CHAPTER 22: THE WINTER LIGHTNING
Sorry for the long wait guys!
But here it is... the long awaited wedding and happy ending.
This chapter is huge haha so I hope you guys enjoy it!
"The jeweler." She added excited.
The King felt a strong sensation surge in his heart. The rings were finally ready. Lisa smiled at her brother's reaction. "Are you coming Lenny?"
"Yes…I will just-"
"Len?" Barry murmured from the four-poster bed opening his eyes. The King turned and saw Barry slowly moving in the bed looking for him in the sea of white and blue sheets.
"Lisa inform the jeweler I will meet him in a minute…I will tell Barry I have an important meeting."
"Of course…" The Princess said and Cisco nodded. They eagerly walked away from the royal quarters through the long hallway towards the King's studio.
"Barry…" Len said smiling at the sight. Winter was also awake and licking Barry's face. The King grabbed the pup rescuing Barry from the ticklish treatment and seated on the edge of the bed.
"Who was it?" Barry asked with curiosity turning to his side. "Is everything okay?"
"Yeah… it was Lisa and Cisco, they said that General Mardon already arrived with the report of the damage done by Zoom's Army to the northern villages"- Len said trying to hide the fact that the jeweler was downstairs with their rings. "We are going to evaluate the situation... I want to have the town reconstructed before the wedding."
Barry nodded apprehensive. "Do you guys need my help?"
"No it's okay, you can keep sleeping… you still need some rest…just don't eat that food. I am pretty sure that Winter licked everything so if you get hungry ask the servants for something new. I will be back in a little while and we can go down for dinner for the Victory Feast...like Cisco named it."
Barry chuckled lightly with Cisco's fascinating need to name everything. "Sounds good…"
The King leaned and kissed Barry. "I'll be right back Scarlet…"
Barry nodded and shifted in the bed to continue sleeping and Len released the white pup who quickly moved towards Barry and snuggled in his arms. The King smiled at the sight and walked away from the bed. He exited the room and marched through the halls of the palace feeling eager to see the rings. He entered the studio and he saw Lisa and Cisco talking enthusiastically to the old jeweler and his young apprentice. The man with white hair bowed when he saw the King and Len walked towards his desk where three black wooden boxes ornamented with silver rested, waiting for him.
"Your request is finished your Highness," the older man said ordering his apprentice to open the boxes swiftly. "Two crowns and a matching set of rings." The jeweler continued proud of his perfect craftsmanship. Lisa and Cisco gasped at the beautiful pieces of art.
"Holy shit! Barry is going to die when he sees this…" Cisco murmured amazed at the jewels that glittered attractively in the light.
"Lenny…the crowns…the rings… fuck they are amazing…." Lisa added astonished. All the diamonds were polished and cut to perfection and Barry's ring was impressive…enchanting. It had the royal snowflake in diamonds and a small lightning bolt of white gold in the center representing the union of both realms. Lisa stood there transfixed with the ring. She honestly loved jewelry. It was her weakness and looking these masterpieces made her heart flutter with excitement.
"Sis you are drooling…" Len said smirking.
She smiled. "How can I not drool? These are perfect."
The King nodded watching the masterpieces. Barry's ring was utterly perfect. He couldn't wait to see it on Barry's lean finger showing the world that the Prince was his and only his.
"My compliments on your work." Len said softly at the jeweler.
"A craftsman is always pleased to hear that his work is appreciated, Your Highness." The jeweler said with a courtly bow.
"Your payment." Leonard said handing the old man a black pouch full of coins.
"Thank you Your Highness." The old man said taking the payment. "…and congratulations."
Len nodded at the old man. "Thanks"
The Jeweler opened the door to exit the studio with his apprentice and General Mardon appeared in the hallway ready to knock on the wooden door.
"Your Highness…" Mardon said entering the studio while the jeweler and the apprentice left the room swiftly as their presence was no longer required. "I bring the report you requested."
Len moved his hand to indicate to his General to approach. "Tell me."
"Zoom's army attacked the market square, the guild hall, some taverns, and the bridge. Twenty townsfolk dead and thirty injured. The soldiers are already burying the corpses and our best healers are treating the injured. Joe and General Singh already sent word to Central Kingdom and they are sending food and materials to help rebuilt the town faster."
Len walked towards a table where an old map rested. "Which bridge was destroyed?"
"A secondary bridge Your Highness…the one that leads to the mountains, so thankfully we are still connected with the other realms…it won't delay the arrival of the guests for the wedding."
The King moved some wooden pieces on the map clearing his view of the town. "Perfect."
"Also the Guild Masters offered their help with the reconstruction and with the help of the soldiers and Central Kingdom in less than a week we could finish the rebuilding of the town, in time for the wedding."
"That's some really good news General…" Lisa said cheerfully walking towards Len. "Everything will be ready for the wedding and I promise it will be perfect…you and Barry deserve it."
Len smiled. "Barry deserves it."
The prince was sleeping in the King's four-poster bed. He was so comfortable under the blue sea of blankets. Barry turned to left his side and felt Winter moving closer to him to lick his face again. The prince smiled and opened his eyes. He slowly stroked the soft fur of the wolf cub that started wagging his tail happily. He sighed when he noticed that Len wasn't back from his studio. He was probably still talking with Cisco and Lisa about the town or maybe they were doing something about the wedding…maybe he should get up and offer his help…
Swiftly some papers flew in to the air violently and Barry felt a strong gust of wind followed by a blue lightning bolt. His heart stopped. It couldn't be real. Suddenly he couldn't breathe or move. Winter whined scared and moved out of the bed to hide under the divan. Barry abruptly was suffocating. Zoom grabbed the Prince by the neck with one hand strangling him. The prince tried to fight and breath… he raised his arms to stop the man from killing him but he didn't have enough strength. He raised the Prince from the bed. Barry's eyes were watering but in the haze he saw Zoom leaning over him.
"Missed me… Barry?" - Zoom groaned in an inhuman voice that sent shivers down his spine.
"Impossible…please no…"- Barry thought, closing his eyes. "LEN!" He couldn't scream and he was going to die.
The King walked his way back to his room, through the lavish and grand halls of the Winter Palace, feeling enthusiastic with the jeweler's work. He felt his lips turn up into a small smile. The crowns and the rings were flawless. He smiled thinking of what would be Barry's reaction when he sees the ring…probably blush and smile. He loved when Barry flushed. The King opened the door of his room and he heard a soft muffled cry that made his heart clench.
"Barry?" he asked unsheathing his sword and rushing towards the bed with his heart beating wildly. His betrothed was sweating in his sleep, turning violently on the bed, tossing hard to one side. He kicked out and untangled himself of the blankets. He dropped the sword.
"Scarlet! Wake up! It's just a nightmare…" Len said trying to stop the prince's wild thrashing with his hand. "You are safe…I'm here….I'm right here."
Barry jolted awake at the soothing sound of Len's voice… his eyes snapping open. He blinked and then sat up shaking on the bed. His heart was feeling like it was going to explode. The prince shuddered hard struggling to breath.
"Barry?" Len repeated worried. "Are you okay?"
"Len…" the young speedster murmured with fresh tears running down his cheeks. He started breathing harder, not getting enough air in to his lungs.
"Breath Barry… relax you are safe. I'm here." The King started rubbing Barry's arms trying to calm him up. "It was a nightmare… you are okay…you are safe.
Barry lounged to embrace the King and Len was startled with the fast movement.
"I'm okay…" the prince murmured softly. "You are here…"
"Do you want to talk about it?"
Barry nodded half-heartedly and wiped a hand over his forehead, feeling the sweat there. He was still trying to catch his breath. His chest was rising and falling fast even for a speedster.
"It was Zoom…he was here…"
"Scarlet, he is dead…I killed him…I made sure of that."
"I know... I know…It just...it felt so real. He was here…in our room like before and I couldn't scream for help. I tried to call you…"
Len frowned a little worried. "He was in our room…like before?"
Barry gulped and shifted uncomfortable in the bed feeling guilty. "No…I mean-"
"Hey… it's okay…don't hide things from me Scarlet…I can't help you if you push me away. I know we built walls to keep us safe but soon they crash down and the world fall apart...it happened to me with Mick's death I pushed Lisa away and it wasn't healthy…it didn't help it just made things worse." Len said softly. "I don't want you to suffer like that… I really want to be here for you but I need the truth."
Barry nodded sobbing.
"All we have is this second chance we were given and I promise I won't turn my back on you Barry, so please trust me, take my hand and drag me down with you. If you fall I will too since I won't let you face more darkness alone."
Barry wavered for a while but he finally spoke. "Z-Zoom breached the castle and he…he came in to our room and he threaten me to kill you while you were asleep so I-I couldn't sleep and I have been having nightmares about him…and I am so tired…"
"Barry… I'm sorry for all the pain he gave you. I wish I could undo everything he did to you…"
"Why are you so good to me?" Barry said looking at the King. "I don't deserve you Len…"
"Don't say that…and I'm good to you because you are everything I want Scarlet. I can't get enough of you and it hurts me to see you pain. I can't breath or live without you and I will go to hell and back with you if I must."
Barry smiled with tears in his eyes. " I just wanted to forgive and I'm trying to forget." The prince murmured softly. "But you know it's okay…"
"What's okay?" Len asked confused.
"Everything. I mean I hate what Thawne, Santini and Zoom did to me, to us…but if all the events of the past weeks had lead us to this…" Barry said taking in his trembling hands Len's handsome face, looking deep in to the King's blue eyes. "To this moment it was all worth it… all the pain, the torture, the blood, the misery, everything it's the story that got us here…so I would live everything again without hesitation…if it means that I could be with you forever. You give me a reason to live, to keep trying, you give me more than I could dream."
Len smiled. "You are right..." He knew that the prince was a little broken and that he would need time to heal but there was a fiery fight in his deep hazel eyes full of hope and love that reassured him that everything was going to be fine.
"I'm the one who doesn't deserve you Scarlet." Len said touching tenderly Barry's face. "I love you Scarlet."
"I love you too Len." Barry said smiling leaning for a kiss.
They rested on the bed for a while in silence until Barry asked Len to tell him about the town and the plans for the reconstruction, about the town's fair and the tournament, Lisa, Iris and Caitlin decided to prepare for the celebrations of their nuptials. Barry listened excited. He was honestly eager for the wedding. A couple of days back he arrived to the north thinking he was going to sacrifice himself in to a loveless marriage but at the end he found in the middle of the chaos and pain, what he always wanted.
"I love our messy story." Barry murmured softly to his soul mate.
"And this is just the beginning Scarlet."
Barry laughed. "A good beginning."
Len nodded. "Come on…let's get change to assist the Victory Feast. It's time for you to finally eat properly."
The King and the prince entered the Great Hall and their friends were all ready waiting for them. Some were all ready drinking happily and celebrating their victory over Zoom. Barry and Len quickly joined them in the table. Barry sat down in front of Lisa who eagerly handed him a letter.
"What's this?" Barry asked opening the document with curiosity.
"The invitations we sent for the wedding."
Barry smiled happily and opened the invitation taking a mouthful of his drink. He started reading the contents and suddenly he spluttered the wine splashing his food and Cisco chuckled.
"Did you already send this?" Barry asked worried lifting his gaze to meet Lisa's light blue eyes.
"Yes why?" Lisa asked innocently and Len turned to see his sister with suspicion.
"For real?" Barry asked mortified turning crimson. Barry stared at the King. Len was not going to be happy.
Lisa nodded. "It was Cisco's idea… don't you like it? We all agreed it sounded nice. Cisco is really good with names and titles….we wanted to make the invitation sound more regal and dramatic."
"Dramatic? Regal?" Barry repeated. "Are you fucking serious guys? This is not regal at all… this is ridiculous!"
"It isn't that bad Barry… don't be rude." Iris added grinning and Eddie smiled.
"It's terrible!" Barry whined.
Len raised an eyebrow with curiosity. "Give me the letter Scarlet. Let me see…"
"Unto all and singular to whom these words shall come warmest greetings.
King Leonard Snart of the House of Winter, First of his Name, Undead King of the North, Slayer of Speedsters, Master of Ice and Cold, Protector of the Winter Realm, Royal Lightning Rod, Cold Rogue Leader, and Deadly Ruler of the Cold Wave
Central Kingdom Crown Prince Bartholomew Henry Allen son of King Henry Allen, Protector of the Realms, Ruler of the Speedforce, Scarlet Knight, Red Streak, Breaker of Barriers, Tamer of Winter Wolves, Regnant of Life and Wielder of Lightning Storms,
Request the honour of thy kind and noble presence at the joyous revelry of their auspicious marriage ceremony at the Winter Palace at dusk the seventh day of the next seven day cycle when the evening star rises high in the sky. Food and merriment to follow reception at the palace's gloriette."
"What the hell is this!?" Len said and the temperature of the room dropped.
"The wedding invitation." Lisa explained. "Lenny don't be dramatic…"
"What are all this nonsense titles?" Len snapped outraged holding the invitation in his hand. "Royal lightning rod? Seriously Lisa!? Do we need to announce it?"
"That's what you are…it's not my problem that you have a dirty old mind Lenny…"
"I don't have a dirty mind…"
"Yes you have…" Lisa replied smirking and Barry blushed.
"At least she didn't put her first options…" Iris added sneering." Lisa wanted to go with hard lightning rod…"
"Iris!" Barry squeaked ashamed and Iris chuckled watching her brother's cute face turn even more crimson. "For real?"
"Don't worry I wouldn't have let that happen…" said Cisco proudly. "Hard lightning rod it's a terrible name. Not happening…"
"They are all terrible names Cisco!" Barry added anxiously running a hand trough his tousled spiky brown hair.
Cisco gasped. "Now I'm hurt Barry…"
"Oh come on!" Lisa added grinning. "We thought it sounded appropriate…strong, fancy…and majestic."
"No they sound stupid Sis…"
"You earned those names Lenny…some are good."
"Slayer of Speedsters?" Len continued raising his eyebrows. "It sounds like I'm going to kill Barry in his sleep!"
"Come on…plenty of nobles takes names designed to make their foes run away in terror…" Cisco explained eager. "It's common sense to try to protect your loved ones."
Len glared. "Yes to make enemies run away in terror… not my betrothed before the wedding."
Cisco nodded." You have a point there… I agree we should add evil before speedsters just in case…to avoid any confusion...Slayer of Evil Speedsters…"
"No we won't add anything. This doesn't sound terrifying it sounds ridiculous! " Len groaned frustrated. "Lisa tell me you didn't send this…" The King said trying really hard to not flip the bloody table.
"We already sent the invitations to the noblemen…" Lisa confessed hiding a smirk behind her glass of wine. "Sorry we were so excited about the wedding that we couldn't wait!"
"Are you all insane?" Barry murmured looking completely bewildered. "Undead King! Seriously Cisco?"
Cisco shrugged. "Well he didn't die…well he did but then he didn't…" he added defensively. "That makes him undead…or resurrected…do you think resurrected sounds better?"
"NO!" Len and Barry yelled at the same time.
"At least your titles are more normal Barry…" Caitlin added looking at the invitation and Wells nodded. Barry sighed aggravated and they all laughed.
"Chill you both, we are joking…we didn't sent that invitation." Lisa continued putting her silver goblet in the table. "We sent a better one." Len growled annoyed and Barry exhaled giving up.
"I seriously don't want to see what you guys sent." The prince said defeated and his friends all laughed.
"I seriously hate you guys…this is one of the few times I seriously wished I could get drunk."
Len scoffed and Lisa laughed.
Dinner went by quickly but enjoyable. Barry proceeded to focus on his food and Len to drink his wine while Lisa started talking about the wedding preparations with Iris. Everyone was having fun. Stein and Wells were discussing with Cisco about wine and it's properties. Caitlin soon joined the conversation with some smart observations and Barry thought that they seemed to be planning something. They looked a little suspicious. Hartley and Mardon joined the table later and they were talking about the town and the soldiers, Barry was interested in the conversation but between the musicians playing merry songs and the sound of laughing and clapping of some nobles he couldn't hear a thing about what they were talking. He sighed annoyed and eyed the plates in front of him and grabbed a sweet pastry but he nibbled it slowly. He was so full and he was feeling awfully sleepy. He yawned and Lisa chuckled.
"Barry would you dance with me?" Lisa asked eager and Len turned to see his betrothed with sleepy eyes.
"Sure…" Barry said thankfully standing up to take Lisa to the middle of the vast room.
"Thanks I was falling asleep…" He said carefully of not stepping over Lisa.
Lisa laughed. "Yeah I noticed it…Barry I wanted to thank you…for saving Len...for bringing him back to us. I can't live without him."
Barry smiled. "Lisa you don't need to thank me…I feel the same way…"
"I'm so glad I met you Barry…and that you accepted Len's marriage proposal. You saved Lenny in so many ways…"
"He saved me too…" Barry confessed leading Lisa through the ballroom where a lot of noble couples soon joined them in to the dance. "Sometimes a I feel I don't deserve him…"
Lisa chuckled raising her hand to touch Barry's face tenderly.
"Lenny feels the same way. You are both cute idiots."
Barry smiled sweetly and they kept dancing with a lot of words left unsaid. After a couple of songs Hartley approached them and took Barry's hand from Lisa to dance the next song with the prince while Cisco took Lisa's hand.
"Your Highness, thank you for honoring me with this dance…"
"No Hartley… drop the formality you can call me Barry and I should be the one thanking you for helping us in the battle with Zoom…I really appreciate your help." Barry said while they moved gracefully at the sound of the joyful music.
"I owed you my life…it was the least I could do to repay the kindness you once showed me…" Hartley said honorably. "Besides you are really something else, after I saw you I was a little jealous…Leonard was clearly falling for you since the moment he first saw you in the Lakes… you are quite handsome, strong and smart, and then you saved me and I think I am smitten by you so if you have seconds thoughts of your marriage with the King you know where to find me…Barry." Piper said devouring with his eyes the prince and Barry blushed.
"I heard that Piper…" Leonard said approaching dangerously to them. "I will send you to the fucking gallows if you don't stop looking at my betrothed like that and disappear in three seconds!"
Hartley laughed and released the prince. "My offer still stands...or at least if you want more company…a threesome…or someone watching maybe?"
"Hartley!"
Rathaway laughed sprinting away from the small but painful ice balls the King started to throw at him. Lisa and Caitlin laughed at Hartley's hasty retreat.
"Len!" Barry said a little entertained but a little worried about Rathaway. "Stop that…"
"He deserves it…you are mine."
"I'm yours…" the prince agreed whispering lustfully wetting his lips. "Only yours…but maybe someone watching us while you fuck me and use the cold wave could be fun…"
Len's normally blank and composed face broke and blushed faintly at Barry's words. He felt his heart halt. "W-What?" Len stuttered not sure of what to think about Barry's proposal.
"I'm jesting Len!" Barry blurted laughing.
"God damn it Scarlet! Don't tease me like that! You are going to give me a heart attack."
Two days passed and the palace was vibrant with expectation of the wedding while Barry was stressed out with his vows. He was going crazy and growing anxious. Time was running out. He knew Len already had his oaths ready and there he was without an idea of what to say or how to say it. It was late in the afternoon, almost dusk and he was sitting with Winter in the garden in front of a scenic fountain and under a big old tree when Cisco arrived and seated next to his best friend. Orange and yellow leaves were falling in slow motion before them like golden rain contrasting with the dark blue sky.
"I have been looking for you all over the palace…" Cisco said trying to catch his breath. "This palace is way too large…it is absurdly big…I got lost like three times and I asked King Leonard for directions and he just laughed and guess what… he pointed me on the wrong direction! I swear he is evil!"
Barry scoffed and then smiled. "Well here I am…you found me…"
"Yeah… I just wanted to make sure you are okay…and tell you that Wally, Linda and Lady Spivot just arrived from Central, and Thea, Laurel, Sara and Diggle from Starling, just in time for the jousting and archery tournament and the fair tomorrow." Cisco explained looking at Barry. "And also I just wanted to escape from the ladies…lately they only talk about the wedding decorations, their clothes and the party. I prefer them when they talk about weapons, powers and magic."
"Well I imagine they are really eager with this whole wedding and party situation…" Barry added thoughtful playing with the manuscript on his hands. "You know Cisco…I never said I'm sorry."
"For what?" Cisco asked with curiosity a little thrown back with the change of subject.
"About the loss of your brother. His death was my fault."
Cisco remained silent for a moment. He was a little surprised. He didn't know his best friend was feeling guilty about his brother death. "Barry… Dante got what he deserved. He was an idiot to ally with Zoom in the first place…his death was inevitable."
"I know but he died because of me. Zoom killed him with out mercy...I couldn't do anything to save him…and I-"
Cisco shook his head. "Hey…don't blame yourself for that…you know I regret some things with Dante and my set of parents which never got to understand me at all." Cisco confessed looking at the leaves fall. "I really would have loved to have a good relationship with my brother… but we made a lot of mistakes and we never tried to fix things between us. I failed him as a brother…we didn't understand each other and honestly my childhood was difficult with them…" Cisco turned to see Barry to his eyes. "But you know what…now I really love my live, my insane and incredible life and it is all thanks to you Barry, you are my best friend...hell you are my brother…I know we are not blood related or anything but we have know each other since childhood and our friendship turned to a bond that I promise it will never be broken…we have been through so much together."
Barry nodded smiling. "I feel the same way. I can't imagine a world in which we don't end up being friends… and I want you to know that I couldn't had make it this far without you."
"I know…" Cisco added with a smug grin and Barry laughed rolling his eyes. "That's why I have been and always shall be your best friend."
Barry smiled and swiftly hugged his best friend. "Thanks Cisco."
They slowly broke the warm embrace and laughed.
"So…how are the wedding vows going?" Cisco asked noticing the manuscript in Barry's hand.
Barry groaned. "I just don't know what to say…"
Cisco smiled. "I'm sure you have something good."
"Not at all… it's a blank manuscript I haven't written anything…" Barry confessed showing his friend the blank paper. "I'm not good with words…"
Cisco laughed. "Well that's new…so you are actually bad at something…"
Barry lifted his eyebrows. "Hey! I'm bad at a lot of things…"
"Really?" Cisco said smirking.
"Of course!"
"Excuse me Your Highness, I find that hard to believe… you can run over water, you can draw and dance, you are smart, you heal fast, you are somewhat attractive, heir to the Crown of Central Kingdom, you know sword fighting, you can bring a King from the death, you can steal the speed of evil speedsters…and Caitlin says you can sing!"
Barry laughed and shrugged.
"You can't even deny it!" Cisco exclaimed. "I hate you so much!"
"Hate me more…" Barry said smiling. "You forgot something…"
"What?" Cisco asked uncertain.
"I have the best family and friends in all the realms."
Cisco lifted his gaze feeling a warm fuzzy feeling in his heart.
"Oh and I almost forgot…" Cisco said taking a deep breath. "You are also annoyingly adorable…I fucking hate you."
Barry chuckled. "Remember that I'm bad with wedding vows…and words…and I can't get drunk…that is a huge flaw."
Cisco rolled his eyes. "Well I do pity you and your problem with the alcohol…Anyways do you want my help with the vows?" Cisco wondered. "I mean I don't know anything about that…but maybe I don't know I can give you some advice…"
"Sure. The advice sounds good…"
"I heard a wise man said that you should write drunk and edit sober…."
Barry gasped. "I hate you! That was evil! I can't get drunk!"
Cisco laughed. "Just teasing…but seriously I just think you should tell him the truth…what you feel with him…you have been through a lot and he is you know… your lightning rod…"
Barry chuckled and then his eyes suddenly got brighter with an idea…a really bad good idea.
Cisco lifted his eyebrows at Barry's reaction. The prince's face meant no good and trouble and Cisco suddenly regretted his words and his offer of helping.
"I think you can help me! Cisco! You are genius!"
"Yeah I think that was already established…" Cisco added smugly and Barry rolled his eyes but continued.
"Len is hiding something from me… a surprise…I need you to vibe him…"
"W-What? HELL NO! NO WAY!" Cisco added moving his arms in denial. "I'm not touching the King again! Never again! I can help you with advice and words but not with vibes."
The prince was startled with his best friend's reaction. "W-What? Why not? Please Cisco for me?" Barry said using his best puppy eyes.
"No way in hell nope… never….no…" Cisco said standing up ready to flee from his best friend. "Nunca…lo siento…"
"What? Cisco! Don't talk in Spanish! You traitor!"
"Adiós Bartholomew…."
"Damn it! Come back here! Cisco!" Barry yelled laughing. "Winter stop him!"
Winter wagged his tail and ran towards Cisco in full speed. The young inventor tried to run faster but the small ball of white fur grabbed Cisco's black boot.
"Ahhh! That's cheating! Barry you ungrateful Prince!"
"You said I was the Tamer of Winter Wolves…I try to live to your expectation."
Cisco groaned and Barry laughed while walking towards his friend who was trying to escape Winter's cute attack.
"Tell me why not…" Barry asked lifting the small white pup. "What the hell was that reaction?"
"Because last time I vibed the King I saw things that I would rather forget for the benefit of our friendship and my sanity." Cisco explained without seeing Barry in the eyes. He couldn't see his friend after remembering the scene of Barry naked, wet and gasping and moaning in a hot spring while Len thrust in to him.
"Tell me!"
"No…no… end of this discussion. There is nothing to talk. We are done."
"What? No…Cisco! Please! Tell me why not? What did you saw?"
"Damn it Barry!" Cisco exclaimed exasperated. "Fine! I'm telling you but don't judge me! I didn't want to see that!"
Barry waited expectantly. "You know I will never judge you."
Cisco nodded a little more calmed. "The last time I vibed the King by accident I saw him fucking you senseless…"
Barry's eyes widened and his face heated turning crimson.
"Cisco! I am definitely judging you!"
"W-what!? You said you weren't going to judge me!"
"I changed my mind!"
"Stop it! It wasn't my fault! I didn't want to see that…that's why I won't vibe the King ever again…ever again."
Barry scoffed. "Relax, I'm joking… does Len know you vibed that?"
Cisco nodded annoyed and a little embarrassed.
"What did he say?"
"He didn't say anything he just looked smug and smirked at me."
Barry laughed. "That sounds like something Len would do."
"I'm scarred for life." Cisco added. "And it's totally your fault...again."
"Well…I'm a little scarred knowing that you saw me with Len like that." Barry added still flushed. It was a little awkward situation and he suddenly felt a little exposed.
Cisco agreed. "Well at least you looked kind of hot…"
Barry glared a little shocked.
"Ok…we need boundaries." Cisco murmured ashamed of what he blurted out…he needed to stop hanging with Felicity and Barry. "And I need to stop talking."
"Boundaries are good…no vibing Len…no talking"
"No vibing Len…no talking" Cisco repeated.
They nodded silently and Barry dropped the idea of Cisco vibing the King…at least for now. The prince sighed a little defeated. He still needed to write the vows sober and he would have to investigate Len's surprise on his own. Maybe he could get lucky tomorrow when they visited the town…maybe at the fair or during the competitions in his honor.
The morning was warm and sunny and three royal carriages exited from the castle to the town. Barry was excited to see the progress of the reconstruction of the town. He was informed that the town was almost finished and that the materials and food from Central arrived in time…so everything was going according to plan. When the carriages arrived to town a cheerful crowd received them. The townsfolk were really grateful for their sovereigns help. Barry exited from the carriage followed by Len and Winter and a group of kids ran towards him to give him some wild flowers they probably picked up in the road.
"Thanks…" Barry said kneeling in front of the kids who swiftly hugged him and Len melted at the sight.
"Thank you for protecting the town from Zoom…" a kid with blue eyes like Len said and Barry hugged the kid back feeling a little guilty since he was the cause Zoom came to the north in the first place. The kids took turns to embrace the Prince and some asked him about his powers and he happily explained them and even showed them some lightning. After awhile Len touched Barry's shoulder and the Prince stood up and the kids started playing with Winter.
"Mardon said that there were stories running around about the Scarlet Speedster who saved the Winter King and who also is the Prince of Central Kingdom...it seems you are the kid's hero and a bedtime story."
Barry laughed a little ashamed. "You were the one who saved me and who finished Zoom."
"True…but I have a reputation to hold as the Cold Hearted Winter King and I'm a Slayer of Speedsters like Ramon kindly put it on the invitation... I killed Zoom mercilessly not a very good bedtime story."
Barry leaned forward and kissed the King. "You are my hero Len."
A lot of giggles reminded Barry that they had a cute little audience and he laughed.
"Barry…my reputation…" Len said dryly.
"Yep…sorry." He said flashing really fast backwards and the kids clapped amazed.
The group separated through the day to enjoy the different events happening in the town's festivities. Barry and Len were requested at the jousting tournament since it was the main event in honor of their wedding and the union of both realms. Cisco and Lisa joined them as well as Wells, Jesse, Stein, Iris, Eddie, and Joe. To Lisa's surprise a lot of knights participated in the jousting and the townspeople enjoyed the sport. General Mardon and Commander Mardon were in charged of their security.
On the other hand, Oliver, Diggle, Thea and Ronnie decided to go and participate in the archery tournament in which Oliver clearly won. Caitlin, Felicity, Sara, Laurel and Roy were cheering for their friends in the tribunes with the crowd and eating sweets they bought in the fair. At the end of the tournament Oliver gave his winnings to the poor and quickly the Arrow became one of the northern heroes. Barry was so moved that he tried to hug Oliver.
"Barry I'm not really a hugger…" Oliver said backing away from the speedster grinning.
The prince chuckled. "Yeah tell me something I don't know…but the thing is I am fast enough to just hug you without you knowing so you might as well let me."
Oliver scoffed. "That's a creepy confession Barry…"
Barry shrugged and Oliver laughed hugging the prince.
"It wasn't so bad…" Barry added and they both laughed.
The long day finally ended with the group of friends in an old tavern witnessing the long awaited match between Len and Lisa to see who could drink more beer…a challenge that Barry was thankful Len won by far, since he betted against Cisco five coins of gold that Len would win against the Princess. Barry was so excited when the King won that he lounged over Len giving him a hot kiss earning them the loud cheers of the townspeople present and he completely forgot about trying to get Len to tell him about his surprise.
The long awaited wedding arrived. The servants were running from place to place finishing all the details for the celebration the decorations of the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens and the gloriette were ready as well as the food for the feast. The last guests were finally arriving and everyone was excited. It was late in the afternoon when Lisa entered the room where Barry was getting ready for the wedding with Cisco's and Iris help. She was amazed to see Barry already dress up for the ceremony. He looked so young and attractive in the blue traditional royal garments.
"Barry you look so handsome." Lisa said giving the prince kiss a in his cheek. Barry smiled looking at Lisa who wore a beautiful flowing golden dress. Atop her head was a silver circlet braided in diamonds and pearls. Her rich chocolate brown hair fell to her shoulders in soft waves.
"You look beautiful too." He said looking at Cisco who was hypnotized by Lisa and watching her with his mouth slightly opened. "Cisco please close your mouth."
Lisa laughed and kissed Cisco who also looked ravishing in her beautiful light blue eyes.
"Barry, Lenny wants you to wear this." She said excited showing Barry a black wooden box with ornaments. Barry opened the box with curiosity and gasped at the contents. It was a beautiful silver crown. "Fuck…"
"Language Bar!" added Iris approaching the prince to see the gift. "Holy shit!" she murmured watching the crown and Barry glared at her.
"Language Iris…" Cisco added and Barry chuckled.
"Wow Lisa...this is beautiful..." the Prince said awestruck. "I can't even…it's just awesome."
Cisco took the box and Lisa grabbed the crown and carefully put it over Barry's head.
"Damn…" Cisco murmured watching his friend. "That crown really looks cool…"
"It suits you Barry…" Lisa added warmly and Iris nodded in agreement.
"Thanks" Barry smiled at walked towards the bed and Cisco nodded. "I also have a gift for Len. I asked Commander Patty to bring it from Central and Cisco to enhance it. Hopefully he is going to like it…maybe he would like to wear it during the ceremony…"
Lisa nodded and Barry gave Cisco the large black box.
"I will give it to him…" Lisa added waving to Cisco to follow her to Lenny's suite.
The bells of the clock tower resounded through the Winter Palace and promptly the great arched doors that leaded to the Hall of Mirrors opened. Barry felt his heart halt. He was so nervous and his hands were a little sweaty. He lifted his gaze and saw and azure carpet that seemed to go on forever but ended at the end of the hall before the beautiful decorated dais where King Leonard with his back at him stood regal and handsome. Len was wearing his new magnificent crown of silver with white gold with ornaments traced like snowflakes with white and blue diamonds and his royal blue cape cascaded to the floor. The sight made Barry just want to flash next to his betrothed and see Len's face. His heart was beating so fast.
The hall was full with important guests from Central, Keystone and Star Kingdom, some he recognized and others were new faces to him. There were also some nobles from the High Council of the Winter Realm and he could see his friends that recently arrived to the realm like his brother Wally, Lady Sara, Commander Spivot, Lady Linda, Sir Ray Palmer at the front smiling eagerly. At the center of the hallway there were two rows of silver armored guards of the Winter Realm and golden armored guards from Central, flanking the blue carpet, with their swords pointing downwards to the floor. There was a brief moment of silence until the herald spoke again.
"Presenting, Lord Joseph Martin West, escorting his son and Royal Highness, Prince Bartholomew Henry Allen of Central Kingdom, who on this day comes forth to join in marriage with our beloved King."
The musicians played a soft, lovely tune as Joe and Barry stated walking in to the impressive hall. Barry did his best to remain calm. There were so many guests and it was a little overwhelming. With every step he took towards Len he could feel all the glances turning towards him. He gulped softly trying to settle his nerves.
Lisa, Iris, Felicity and Caitlin did a marvelous work decorating the place. It was breathtaking and it looked like a scene of a fairytale. He glanced to his right and saw that the glass doors of the hall were opened and he could see that the nightfall had finally settled but it wasn't dark thanks to the candle light illuminating the hall. It gave the place a mystic mood. The garden was decorated with silver snowflakes that shined like stars. Everything was reflecting in the mirrors of the halls and the place looked endless…infinite. Finally he arrived in front of the dais with Joe beside him and he gave his guardian a sweet smile.
"Now please come forth he who has the honor of presiding the royal wedding. Lord Martin Stein. Advisor of the High Council of Central Kingdom."
Stein slowly walked smiling towards the altar. All the eyes of the guests were set on the well-respected scholar.
"It's an honor and privilege to stand here to preside over the nuptials of the Winter King and our beloved Prince of Central Kingdom. To be witness of this love and strong alliance of both realms before our seven Gods who will bestow their blessings in to this sacred union…"
There was a small applause after Stein's words.
"Now, Your Highness" Stein added looking at Leonard. "You may greet your betrothed."
Leonard nodded to Stein and slowly turned and saw his intended standing nervous at the steps of the dais looking striking. Barry felt a shaky breath escape him when he saw Leonard.
Deep blue steely eyes meeting sparkling beautiful hazel eyes. The moment felt like an eternity. Barry blushed crimson with Len's intense and unwavering gaze. The King felt a surge of emotions rush up inside him, happiness, desire and a rush of excitement. He stepped forward, descending down the steps towards Barry, his long royal blue cape trailing behind him.
Lisa, Cisco, Iris, Mardon and Wells smiled as they watched the King captivated with the lovely appearance of the young prince who was wearing a blue regal tunic with silver. Blue was the traditional color to symbolize purity and faithfulness. Leonard approached Barry and Joe.
"Take care of him son…" Joe said at Len warmly…already knowing what the King was capable of doing to keep Barry safe.
"I will…with my life. I promise." Len added with his deep voice.
Joe nodded smiling sweetly and hugged Barry. "I love you Barr, you had made me the proudest dad ever and I know your parents would be proud of the man you have become…I wish you happiness with this union. You both have my blessings."
Barry felt warm tears tingling in his eyes. "I love you Joe."
Leonard held out his hand to Barry. The prince walked forward and softly took Len's hand. The moment their fingers touched a jolt of lightning cursed through them. The spark indicating that their hearts and souls were already one. Len gave Barry's hand a firm squeeze and hand in hand they ascended the marble steps in front of them, joining Stein at the top of the dais. They halted and waited in silence for Stein to continue with the ceremony.
"Please face each other…"
The King and Prince did as told. Barry could feel his heart beating quickly and blood rushing through his ears. Barry noticed that Len was wearing his gift. The new sword made with the famous steel of Central Kingdom decorated with blue and white diamonds and the emblem of both of their realms. Len stared at the young speedster and smiled at Barry's beautiful blushed face.
Martin took a long beautiful white cord with blue from the silver altar.
"Your Highness, please take the Prince's hands into your own."
Barry raised his hands and met halfway with Len's. Martin bounded the pair of hands with the cord. The hand fasting was an ancient tradition of both realms. Len smiled at Barry.
"This is a declaration that since your lives have crossed in this life, you have formed eternal bonds. The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly will strengthen your union and will cross the years and lives of each of your souls."
Barry and Len nodded.
"You can now say your vows." Stein added smiling.
Leonard tightened his hold on Barry's hands and looked into Barry's beautiful green eyes.
"I King Leonard Snart pledge my love to you, Prince Bartholomew Henry Allen, and everything that I own. You are the reason that I'm alive and the light that shines through the dark."
Barry felt his heart start beating fast with every word Len said.
"You are the star I will seek every night and your smile the brightness I will seek every morning. Our love is never-ending, and we will remain destined through time. This is my wedding vow to you. My eternal and unbreakable promise."
Stein nodded and turned to Barry who was trying hard not cry.
"Your Highness you can now say your vows."
Barry nodded at Stein, squeezed Len's hands and smiled at his fiancé.
"I Prince Bartholomew Henry Allen pledge my love to you, King Leonard Snart, and everything that I own. I promise to love you with all of my heart and honor you with all of my actions. You are my reason to breath; my strength and my light…so I vow to protect you for an eternity from any harm, so that you may never steal, lie or cheat. But if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows, if you must lie, then lie with me all the nights of my life and if you must cheat, then please cheat death, because I could never live a day without you. This is my wedding vow to you and I bind myself to you with this unbreakable promise willingly and wholeheartedly for an eternity."
"As your hands are bound together now, so your lives and spirits are joined in a union of love and trust." Stein continued. "The bond of marriage is not formed by these cords but rather by the vows you have made. For always you hold in your own hands the fate of this union. Above you are stars and below you is earth. Like stars your love should be a constant source of light, and like the earth, a firm foundation from which to grow. May these hands be healer, protector, shelter, and guide for each other."
Lisa, Caitlin, Sara, Laurel, and Iris were crying by now and Cisco and Joe were wiping their own tears that silently escaped them. Felicity and Commander Patty had their eyes misty as well. Jesse and Thea were smiling their a hands resting on their own wild beating heart that was threatening to explode from the emotions. Wells smiled and hugged his daughter. General Mardon took Shawna's hand in to his own and she beamed at him resting her head over his shoulder. Ronnie, General Singh and Oliver were smiling shyly witnessing the beauty of the vows.
"I will now ask you to seal the vows you share with each other by the giving and receiving of rings." Martin said releasing the bonds on the King and Prince's hands. "The perfect circle of the ring symbolizes eternity. The precious metal came from the ground as a rough ore and was heated and purified, shaped and polished. Something beautiful was made from raw elements. Love is like that. It comes from humble beginnings, made by imperfect beings. It is the process of making something beautiful where there was once nothing at all."
Jesse quickly climbed to the dais and presented the rings in a black box lightly ornamented with silver runes. Leonard felt his heart skip a beat with excitement. Barry hasn't seen the rings and he was dying to see his reaction. Jesse gave the box to Stein and he opened the box and lying over a blue silk fabric was a matching set of stunning silver rings. The only difference was that Barry's ring had a snowflake made of white and blue diamonds and in the middle of the snowflake was a small lightning bolt representing the union of both realms. The band was smooth delicate silver like Len's.
Barry lifted to see Len with tears in his eyes. He was breathless. "Len it's perfect…"
The King smiled and reached the ring from the box and the cold metal slowly warmed with his touch. He carefully slid the ring on to the speedster's left ring finger and he slowly lifted his gaze while holding Barry's hand.
"I take you my heart at the rising of the moon and the setting of the stars. To love and to honour you through all that may come. Through all our lives together. In all our lives, may we be reborn that we may meet and know and love again, and remember. With these hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love." The King lifted Barry's hand and kissed it.
Barry took the King's ring from the delicate box and turned to face Len.
"I take you my heart at the rising of the moon and the setting of the stars. To love and to honour you through all that may come. Through all our lives together. In all our lives, may we be reborn that we may meet and know and love again, and remember. With these hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love." Barry carefully slipped the ring in to Len's finger.
Stein smiled pleased with the lovely couple. "May the Seven Gods bless this sacred union. May the road rise to meet you both, may the wind be always be at your back and the sun shine upon your lives. May green be the grass you both walk on with clearly blue skies above. May you both enjoy of life and their hearts be always true to love. May you know nothing but happiness from this day on…King Leonard Snart and Prince Bartholomew Allen, on behalf of all those present here today, and by the strength of your own love, I pronounce you married. You may seal your vows with a kiss."
Leonard captured Barry's face with his right hand and kissed the Prince with blazing passion. The kiss contained all the emotions they lived together through the past days, the grief, the longing, the pain, the pleasure, the sadness, the happiness, the rage and the frenzy. All the feelings unspoken merged in that moment sealing their long awaited fate. The king felt a jolt of lightning cursing through his body and smiled in to the kiss. Barry rested his hand over the King's chest feeling his husband's heart beating fast. The crowd started cheering and clapping, but for them the sounds were drowned out. That moment there was only them. They were infinite. They were one. Stein cleared his throat and they finally separated returning to their reality. The prince smiled sweetly and Len leaned to whisper in to Barry's ear softly.
"So… partners Scarlet?"
Len smirked and Barry laughed wholeheartedly a little surprised by the question but finally nodded thrilled.
"Partners…" he said throwing his arms around Len's neck to steal another kiss and everyone cheered loudly. Stein a little in shock with the display and Iris, Joe, Eddie and Lisa started laughing at the indignation of the old man and the delighted surprise of a second kiss. Barry pulled back and hugged the King tightly. He rested his head on Len's shoulder and saw their image reflected in the infinity of the walls of mirrors. There was no beginning or ending…they were everlasting. Everyone was laughing and cheering and he tightened his embrace on his husband when he suddenly saw in the mirror a black shadow moving from mirror to mirror ominously. He blinked confused and the shadow faded and it was suddenly gone. He frowned a little worried.
"Scarlet are you okay?" Len asked feeling that Barry's heart went wild.
Barry laughed a little confused. "Yeah…I must be seeing things… a shadow in the mirror…crazy… it was probably nothing."
Len looked at Barry and then at the mirrors surrounding them. "Are you sure?"
"Completely…it was nothing…" Barry said moving his hand to turn Len's face towards him. "So kiss me…partner."
Len smiled and kissed the Prince while the bells of the clock tower of the Winter Palace started to sound announcing the ending of the ceremony and the joyful union of both realms.
After the wedding the guests were instructed to walk through the beautiful illuminated garden of the palace towards the Winter Palace Gloriette where the feast and ball was going to be hold. Barry and Len took their time walking through the beautiful path, hand in hand, under the starry night. The night was cold and windy but perfect. Len suddenly halted and turned to see Barry. He moved closer to his new husband. "Are you happy Scarlet?"
"I am…" the prince confessed feeling a little cold. "…but I could certainly be happier…"
"Really?" Len asked with curiosity. "How so?"
"You could tell me what's my surprise." Barry said leaning closer to the King. The red tip of Barry's cold nose collided with Len's. Len stared at Barry's hazel eyes and laughed. "Seriously Scarlet? Are you still wondering about it…"
Barry pouted. "Obviously…I have been dying to know for a week… I really want to know and you said that after the wedding you were going to tell me. I almost made Cisco vibe you."
Len laughed. "Please don't do that… don't torture your friend."
"I was desperate...beside you promised me…"
"I did say that…but I didn't say exactly when after the wedding… besides I can't tell you…is something I need to show you, so you will have to wait a little bit more."
"W-What? That's so unfair…"
"Unfair is what you make me feel…" The King said moving his hands to Barry's waist.
Barry laughed and his breath turned in to mist. "Really?"
"I can hardly breath when I see you." Len confessed. "I want all of you, forever, everyday- "
"Get a royal suite Lenny!" Lisa yelled at her brother from the path to the gloriette.
"Barry you can't fornicate without the King consent!" Cisco added teasing his best friend and the prince laughed. Ronnie and Caitlin chuckled.
"Thankfully I am the King and I give him the consent Ramon!" Len added quickly grabbing Barry's waist tightly. "You should be more worried about other consents I may decide not to give…"
Cisco gasped and Lisa rolled her eyes at her brother. "Yes Lenny you are the King…now come on let's go drinking and dancing! I call for a rematch of our drinking challenge…or you are too afraid to lose against me?"
Len scoffed. "I think is wise to be afraid of you Sis…"
Cisco agreed and Lisa hit him playfully in the arm.
"Choose your loyalty wisely Cisco…me or Lenny…"
"You always you…" Cisco added grabbing the Princess hands and kissing them. Lisa melted.
"Now who needs a suite?" asked the King smirking.
"Shut up Jerk!"
The King and Prince were the last ones to enter the Gloriette. The herald announced the presence of the King and the Prince and everyone in the ballroom stood up turned to see them enter hand in hand. Lisa, Caitlin, Jesse and Iris smiled cheerfully at the newlyweds.
Barry gasped impressed at the sight. He hadn't entered the gloriette since Santini destroyed it with fire and now it was more impressive than before. The large lounge was beautifully decorated with silver and crystal snowflakes and lighted with huge silver chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Great tables laden with sumptuous cuisine form both Central and Winter Kingdom native specialties arranged leaving a space for the dance. The prince watched surprised that the stars were visible through the high arched windows. Everything was perfect. He was a little lost in the splendor of the room and the cold night when the herald announced the first dance between him and the Winter King. Len guided Barry towards the middle of the ballroom and the musicians suddenly started playing a beautiful sweet tune just for them. Len smiled and his arm snug around Barry's lean waist. They were so close together that Barry could feel their hearts beating as one. They started a little stiff and nervous and they chuckled at their clumsiness relaxing without spoken words.
They moved slowly to the elegant rhythm and little by little they lost themselves in to the music and the pleasure of each other's company. Barry's hand was warm in Len's and the King tightened the grip, reassuring their bond. The King spin Barry carefully and they moved closer again pressing their bodies. They were suddenly alone…just the two of them spinning in the beautiful huge dimly illuminated dance hall. Surrounded by lights and stars in the dark cold night sky. Barry smiled everything was so real and bright… so clear like a daydream. He was finally where he was meant to be. Barry's hazel eyes flicked up to meet Len's blue eyes. The King saw in Barry the same desire he was feeling. He wanted this moment to last forever…and that alone said a lot because he hated dancing...they turned together and the music slowly started to fade, dimly he registered that the dance finally came to an end and a wave of applause resounded in the gloriette. He stepped back and took Barry's arm again to lead his young speedster to their seats at the head of the table and Len gave the order to the feast to begin.
Barry happily started to eat the delicious food and after half an hour later Len smiled impressed at the amount of food his husband could devour so quickly. Barry noticed Len stare and felt his face heat up.
"This food is really good…" Barry added taking a sip of his wine.
Len chuckled. "I don't doubt it Scarlet…"
"Barry…" Caitlin said approaching the table followed by Wells. "We have a special gift for you."
Barry and Len lifted their gazes to see what Lady Snow was holding in her hands.
"It's a wine made especially for you. It was Cisco's idea, Wells and I just made it."
Barry smiled remembering that they were a couple of days back talking about wine properties. "Thank you guys… I appreciate the thought"
"We are not sure if it is going to work though… I mean we didn't have any other speedster to try it…but we believe that nothing is impossible."
"It's okay…let's open it." Barry said eager taking the wine from his best friend hands. "Thank you Cait."
Len smirked. "Lady Snow are you trying to get my husband drunk on our wedding night?"
Caitlin blushed and giggled. "I guess so…."
"Don't mind him Cait…" Barry said excited pouring the red wine in a new goblet.
"Shall we toast?" added Wells.
"That sounds like a great idea!" Joe added and Stein nodded.
Barry and Len's closest friends and family members approached the table.
"A toast to family" Joe said raising his goblet.
"To Family" everyone repeated.
"Hell yeah! That's my kind of toast! Short and sweet!" Cisco added and everyone laughed taking a sip of his or her wine. Barry drank a mouthful and suddenly he closed his eyes and coughed. It was way too strong.
"Holy wine!"
"Are you buzzed?" Cisco asked expectantly.
"Ahh… yeah…for sure…" Barry slurred and Caitlin grinned excited. "T-That's some good s-stuff guys!"
Wells smiled proudly and Caitlin squealed happily hugging Cisco "It worked!"
Len smirked entertained with the idea of a drunk Barry.
"Time for a victory dance!" Cisco added taking Lisa to the ballroom and Ronnie and Caitlin followed joining a lot of noble couples that were already dancing to the cheerful music. Barry smiled and took two full drinks of his wine.
"Shall we dance partner?" Barry asked eager with his cheeks flushed.
This was by far the best night of his life.
Leonard agreed offering his husband a hand. "Let's dance…"
After the party Len and Barry walked tumbling and laughing through the hallway towards their room. Len pushed Barry against the door and kissed the speedster's neck and Barry with one hand opened the door and they stumbled almost falling inside the warm room lighted with the fireplace and some candles. The windows were open and a cold breeze was entering the room. They tripped towards the bed and they fell together on it laughing. Len stared at Barry. The prince looked so stunningly beautiful. The crown on his head was shimmering in the dimly lighted room. Len thought it casted a dazzling faint radiance that looked like stars in the room… or maybe he was just completely drunk. Frankly he thought it was the second but he didn't care. Len leaned over Barry and the prince kissed Len's neck. The King moved his hands quickly to remove Barry's blue coat and tunic…but the evil tunic had a lot of buttons and he groaned fighting desperately against the vile brooches, his fingers were a little clumsy thanks to the excess of wine.
"I swear I'm going to execute our bloody tailor…how dare he use so many buttons…" the King murmured under his breath and Barry chuckled trying with his hands to help Len but he was also feeling clumsy thanks to the bottle of wine Cisco and Caitlin made especially for him. Finally Len running out of patience decided to tear the tunic open and the buttons went flying to the bed and the floor. Winter groaned with indignation when a button landed on his head. The prince chuckled and gasped softly at the cold air on his chest. Len leaned down to kiss the speedster hungrily. Barry's mouth tasted of red wine and he wanted to taste more so he kissed his young husband mercilessly until he couldn't breath anymore. Barry blushed and gasped with lips parted moving his hands up to start unbuttoning Len's tunic. The prince managed to open it quickly and grinned at the sight.
Barry ran a hand down the King's bare chest, making Len's breath hitch. He then continued undoing the leather belt on Len's waist that was holding the sword he gave him. A loud thud sounded when the blade fell and collided to the floor.
"Ups...shhh…" Barry laughed and Len chuckled rising an eyebrow.
"Len…" the prince said breathing heavy. "I want you so badly…" he whispered needy with green eyes full of lust and fire. Len felt a shiver run down his spine. Barry moved up into the bed and Len took off Barry's black knee length boots. The prince quickly removed his pants and Len stared at his lean and beautiful young speedster completely naked on his bed. Barry laid out just for him...waiting for him. He admired how gorgeous his speedster looked in the amber light of the fireplace. He looked gorgeous and tempting. Len's face was flushed and breaths coming out short with anticipation on how good Barry will feel. He had never been so hard in his life. The King swiftly removed his boots and pants freeing his hard length and slowly crawled over the bed between Barry's parted legs and throbbing erection. Barry swallowed nervously and excited. Len moved forward over the prince to claim the prince's soft lips. Their mouths met in a new fiery kiss, their hands sought out each other's bodies. Barry was desperate for Len's touch and intensified the kiss, he explored the King's mouth deep with his tongue and Len kissed rougher in response. Their hard erections started rubbing together and Barry moaned in to the kiss feeling the electrifying contact.
"Ah…Len…" he said with a raspy groan leaving his throat. The King grinned feeling Barry's hips moving to increase the addictive contact.
"S-Scarlet…there's no need to rush…" The king said moving his kisses downward to the prince's neck and lower to lick and nip Barry's nipples until they were swollen and hard. Barry sucked in a sharp breath; he was feeling so hot with Len's touches.
"Tonight I'm going to make you feel really good Scarlet." Len said and fuck…Len's voice. Barry nodded biting his wet lower lip. The King spread Barry's legs and kissed the inside of his thighs and with his cold fingers he grabbed Barry's erection and slid down and up the prince's hardened length with a passing thumb over the slit to gather the wetness and then he stroke firmly. Barry's breath hitched; he was so wet and shaking. His cheeks felt hot and he moaned wordlessly, squirming and rocking his hips against Len's hand. He wanted to lose control completely; he wanted to give in to the pleasure Len was giving him. Len intensified the pace and Barry was a mess.
"Tell me what you want." Len commanded and the sound of his voice made Barry moan.
"I- I want you L-Len…inside me." he whimpered with desire. "P-Please."
Len swallowed enjoying the sight of his young husband moaning in pleasure. Len stared at Barry and suddenly a wave of possessiveness washed over him with a crazy idea.
"Soon…but first we will try something new…"
"W-What?" Barry's eyes opened wide and Len released him smirking.
"Len?" Barry asked sitting longing for Len's touch. "Damn it don't leave me like this…"
The King chuckled and moved out of the bed almost falling getting tangled in the sheets and Barry giggled. Definitely the wine was still working. The King opened quickly the first drawer of the nightstand. He took a crystal vial with a blue liquid that was hiding at the end of the drawer.
"What the hell is that?" Barry asked raising his eyebrows with suspicion.
"You will see…" Len said huskily moving towards Barry. "Lay on your back."
Barry obeyed and shifted laying his back over the bed and resting his head over the pillows. Len opened the vial and poured a little of the content over Barry's chest and navel. The prince's breath hitched at the cold sensation. Len smirked and roamed his hands over Barry spreading the oil over Barry's smooth skin and then over Barry's hard aching length. Soon Barry was gasping and writhing. His whole body engulfed in a hot and electrifying sensation. Len could barely hold back a shiver of pleasure watching Barry squirming in pleasure.
"Leeen….I.., Oh God please….Len" Barry moaned swallowing hard he couldn't even breath properly with the heightened sensations. The King leaned to whisper in to Barry's ear.
"Let me take good care of you Scarlet…" The King poured a little more of the oil in to his hand and he carefully separated Barry's long legs farther apart.
"W-Wait…wait" Barry said swallowing and breathing hard. "G-Give me that!"
Len gave Barry the oil smiling. "Scarlet?"
The prince poured the oil in his hands and swiftly moved grabbing Len's hardened member in his hand, coating it with the oil and stroking it hard a couple of times. Len groaned at the feeling. Barry smirked and trailed his hand up and down slowly and then faster, and then he trailed his hand up moving to Len's abs and then touching Len's nipples with the oil and up until he captured Len's face for a hot messy wet kiss. Len moaned and felt everything starting to tingle with intensity. He started breathing hard and like Barry he could feel his body on fire and coming alive with a feeling similar to sparks of lightning.
"Now we are even…" Barry said proudly lying again on his back opening his legs wide. "Now fuck me Your Highness...I'm yours…"
Len laughed feeling his cock jerk and Barry noticed that Len looked absolutely glorious and that his pupils were blown wide with a fiery promise of deep desire.
"Fuck me Len…" Barry repeated desperately feeling a burning sensation and a wonderful tingling all over his skin. He was going crazy… whatever that oil had, it was making his pleasure boost like never before and it was driving him mad.
"L-Lift your hips…" Len commanded and Barry did breathlessly. Len picked up one of the blue pillows and he slided it under Barry's back. The Prince lay on his back now with his hips slightly raised. Len moved forward and stole a kiss from Barry's wet parted lips and then he kissed Barry's chest and down to the ridges of Barry's abs.
"You are going to enjoy this."
He took the vial again and poured more content on his fingers, coating them completely and in to Barry's entrance. Len played with the wetness there for a little while, enjoying the sight of Barry tossing his head back and clenching the sheets with his hands.
"Len don't tease me…"
The King smirked and Barry gasped at the cold feeling of more oil in his entrance. His hard wet cock twitched.
"Len please…"
The King leaned over and licked the tip of Barry's length while breaching Barry's entrance with his finger. Barry moaned loudly at the pleasure in both his cock and entrance. Len smirked and licked Barry's dick, around it and he swallowed Barry's whole length into his mouth.
"Ahh...mmh Len…" Barry breathed as Len carefully and slowly deepened his finger. Len could barely hold his composure at the lustful sight of Barry moaning with no restraint lost in the pleasure. Len was fighting really hard the sensations in his cock. He just wanted to fuck Barry senseless but he control it and he added quickly another finger and started scissoring deep inside Barry who was also on the edge.
"Fuck Scarlet… you look so good…" Len said staring at the lovely flush on Barry's skin. The King grinned feeling Barry, exploring until he hooked his fingers and pressed against Barry's sweet spot that caused Barry to throw his head back moaning and his body arching beautifully off the bed, sending Len's long fingers deeper inside.
"Ahh …LEN…please…"
"Please what Scarlet?"
"I want you…inside now!"
Len let out a growl at the sight of Barry thrashing and arching with the hot sensation of the oil, his own arousal really painful at this point, so he spread Barry's thighs further apart and leaned between them. He placed one hand on Barry's hip and the other around his dick and positioned himself so the head was placed at Barry's hole and he slowly breached Barry's tight entrance. The prince clenched his eyes tightly letting out a strangled scream of pleasure, bucking his hips when Len cock entered him. He wanted to take all of Len in. Fuck. It felt so good the way Len's cock filled him up. He could feel shooting bolts of pleasure ran though his body. Barry finally opened his hazel eyes and his pupils were blown wide and he looked up at Len with so much lust. The King began to speed up and Barry started vibrating feeling his husband ramming hard his sweet spot within him over and over again in a fast pace, driving him wild. Both of them were glistening with sweat and skin flushed.
"S-Scarlet…" Len moaned at the feeling of Barry's hot walls tightening around him. Len captured Barry's lips in a deep kiss and Barry wrapped his legs around Len's waist pushing him down and deeper and they both moaned.
"Fuck Barry!"
"Len… deeper…please…"
With a gasp Len drew his hips back until he pulled almost all the way out and moved forward aiming to Barry's sweet spot.
"HOLY FUCK LEN!" Barry screamed in pleasure and pain and Len started thrusting in to him harder. Barry reached to wrap his arms around Len's back, fingertips digging in, causing Len to groan loudly and the prince hooked his ankles behind Len's back to give the King a better angle to fuck him harder.
"Faster!"
They moved meeting each other thrusts and they felt like lightning bolts running through their bodies. The sinful noises of pleasure steadily grew louder and louder and echoing in the room. They could feel pressure of release began to build between them and Barry's vibrations increased sending Len in to ecstasy.
"LEN!" Barry yelled as he threw his head back in trance as the waves of climax crashed through him and he clenched down around Len's dick.
"Ahh…fuck Barry!" Len shouted as his vision went white with the indescribable and overwhelming feeling of coming hard inside of Barry.
They were both breathing harshly as they came down. Len collapsed over Barry feeling the wave of bliss and intense pleasure fade away slowly.
"Fuck that was…"
"Yeah…"
"I love wine…" Barry added and Len chuckled. Both stayed silent trying to catch their breaths. Their bodies were really sweaty and sticky thanks to Len's mysterious oil. Barry smiled feeling finally complete. His life couldn't be better. With a light groan Len pushed himself up from Barry and moved to the side to rest on his back on the bed. The prince slowly moved to his side to watch his blissed out husband.
"Len…" Barry said lifting his gaze to see the King's handsome face.
"Mmmh…"
"We finally consummated our marriage."
Len opened his blue eyes and scoffed. "Thank God! Scarlet I was beginning to worry about the validation of our marriage..."
Barry chuckled. "So you said you had a plan…" Barry continued tracing a finger over Len's chest. "A surprise for me after the wedding…I'm ready!"
"Did I say that Scarlet?" Leonard shifted to a sitting position on the bed resting his head over the fluffy pillows. "Are you sure? If I recall correctly you said you were going to find out by your own…"
"I failed… but Len you promised…don't be a painful tease!" Barry said moving towards Len to rest his head over Len's chest.
"I don't recall it…"
"Len! Please! Come on I just waited a long week! I'm dying please… tell me what is it?"
Len smirked playfully and moved his hand to lift Barry's chin to steel a long passionate kiss from the Prince.
"You will see Scarlet…"
~THE END~
A/N: Thanks for enjoying and reading The Winter Lightning.
Don't kill me with the ending. This chapter got ridiculous long sooo…there is going to be a bonus chapter! Yay! Can you guess what is Len's surprise? Hint: Cisco knows but he wishes he didn't haha.
This is originally the last chapter of this story but I don't know if you guys noticed some foreshadowing for Mirror Master in chapter 19 and this chapter… I will probably continue this story after seeing The Flash Season 3 and their version of Mirror Master. So don't forget to subscribe to get the updates if you liked the story! The Bonus chapter will be just smut.
So I tried my best and literally poured my heart and soul in to craft this… so I really hope you guys enjoyed it. I hope you've laughed, smiled, and cried with me. Thank you again for reading this. And if you made it to the end you are a survivor and don't forget to review. Let me know your thoughts! :D