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"Barry, I'm getting ready for a new patient, can't you—"

"Can't move, need help."

"My god, Barry, where are you?" I asked while hurrying to the reception.

"Outside the hospital."

"Hold on, I'll be right with you." I turned to the receptionist. "Angie, can you please tell my next patient that I can see him until tomorrow, there's an emergency I need to take care of." She agreed as I made my way outside to my car, where Barry was leaning. "What happened? No, don't answer, let's get you to my office and let me check you."

"No, STAR Labs, now." I sighed and helped him inside before driving to the Lab, where I did my best to help him to the nursery. Apparently, no one of the team was there, so I had to check my brother on my own.

"Oh, my god, what happened?" Caitlin's voice called behind us as I cut open Barry's shirt. When I looked back, the three were just entering the Cortex.

"I'm not sure yet, about to figure it out." Caitlin helped me with the X-Rays and after some minutes, I was adjusting Barry's arm immobilizer.

"13 fractures and that's just in your hand. "You also have a concussion, three cracked ribs, and a bruised spleen." She told him. "Even with your powers, you'll need a few hours to heal."

"What exactly did you hit?" Harrison asked as I put away the tools.

"A man. A big, bad man. His skin changed when I hit him. Like, it turned to metal."

"Interesting. A man of steel."

"So you went after a meta human alone? Dude, why didn't you call us?" Cisco asked.

"I didn't know what he was. Besides, I was off-duty."

"You're lucky he didn't knock out your teeth. Those outlines don't grow back." Cisco told him.

"The strange thing is I feel like I knew him."

"How so?" I asked.

"He said something that was familiar." He said and I looked at him curiously. "But he's gonna hurt someone if we don't stop him. So how do I fight a guy that's made of steel?"

"We will find a way. Tonight, you heal." Harrison told him. Barry nodded and lay back on the bed again.

The others walked away but I didn't, sitting on the edge of the bed. "So, you're going to tell me who it was?"

"Remember Tony Woodward? Big guy who used to bully me at school?" I simply nodded. "It's him."

"Well aren't you lucky that your elementary bully is now one of your super villains?" I tried to joke but by the look of Barry's face I knew he didn't like it. "Sorry."

"He robbed a Hummer and some ATM. I tried to stop him but as you can see, I was not victorious, just like when we were kids."

"Hey, he may still be a bully but we will find a way to stop him, all right? And I'll be here to heal whatever wound you get."

"I know, sis, I know."

…

"Dr. Allen, there is a gentleman on the reception asking for a meeting." Angie said once I granted her permission to come inside.

"I don't remember agreeing to any meetings for today. Who is he?"

"General Wade Eiling." Stopping my typing on the computer, I turned to her. What was he doing here?

"Did he say why he's here?" I asked while adjusting my glasses.

"Business." Coming from the door, he let himself inside, making me stand up from the chair.

"Sir, you can't come inside—"

"Its fine, Angie. Thank you." I said while holding a hand to stop her. She nodded at me and walked away, closing the door behind her. "To what do I owe this visit, General Eiling?"

"I see your black eye has healed." He pointed out, making me bit the inside of my left cheek. "But I'm not here to check on you. The other day I had to put one of my soldiers down, Bette Sans Souci, I'm sure you two met."

"Not familiar with the name." I said while crossing my arms.

"Stop lying." He simply walked over the wall with my school certificates and few family pictures. "You have a very lovely family, Dr. Allen. Tragedy what happened to your mom. If she was still here, one could barely difference you both."

"Why are you here, Eiling?"

"Your brother, Barry Allen, he was there that day. Unfortunately, he thought no one was watching when he pulled his 'mask' down, but I saw him." I gulped. He knew, and he was not going to shut up about it so easily. "Harrison must be so proud of himself, having someone with your brother's ability by his side. He must think he is unbreakable, but he has a weakness."

"You should go before I call the guards, General Eiling."

"Don't worry, I know my way out." He walked to the door but turned to me before stepping out. "We will meet again, Dr. Allen, have a good day."

The door finally shut closed and I exhaled. Stupid, stupid, Barry, letting his guard down. But I couldn't tell him nor Harrison about this.

"Gee, did you just saw a ghost or something? You're looking pale." Tony said while emerging from the door.

"How do you know someone is threatening other's life with your own?"

"What? Danielle, who threaten you?" He took a hold of both my shoulders but I just pushed them away.

"No one, I'm just wondering."

"If someone messes with you, they mess with me, got it?" I simply smiled and walked back to my desk.

"Got it. Now, why are you here?"

"Damn, can't I just come here and see you?" I raised an eyebrow at him and he just chuckled. "I don't like it when you read my face, you know. But there's a patient out there and he wants you as his doctor. We tried to tell him you were busy but he insisted."

"Alright, send him in."

As Tony made his way out, I walked to put my white coat on and some gloves. The door opened once again while I was looking for my pen on my bag. "You can sit, I'll be right with you." I heard some heavy footsteps make their way to the medical bed. Finally finding the pen, I turned around and almost dropped it.

"Hello, Dr. Allen. I see years have been good to you." It was Tony, Barry's bully and now enemy. "You have to forgive me for being too insisted, but I had to talk to you."

"What do you want?"

"The other day I came across with some blog on the internet, a blog dedicated to 'The Streak' and turns out that Iris West is the writer for that blog. I need to find her."

"What makes you think I'll tell you where she is?" His look became hard as he got up and pushed me into the wall, his hand taking a hold of my neck.

"If you don't tell me, I will break your neck." I could see his arm beginning to turn metal, just like Barry said it was.

"She…she works…at Jitter's." His hold became light and I was able to breathe.

"See? It wasn't so hard." He clasped both his hands and smiled. "See you around, Allen."

With Tony gone, I looked over to my phone. I had to warn Barry, he couldn't let Tony do something to Iris. Dialling his phone, I got no answer. As if this day could get any worse. Maybe Harrison was around him, so I dialled his number and got nothing. Great.

"Yo, Danielle."

"Cisco! Finally someone who picks up. Is Barry with you by any chance?"

"Uh, nope. He just went to talk to Iris."

"Oh my god. Is she fine? Did he say anything?"

"She left him a message on her blog." From the background, I could hear Caitlin calling for him.

"Cisco, what's happening? Is Barry okay?"

"Oh, no. Okay, I need to go. Get to STAR Labs as soon as you can, I explain later." Not being able to say any other word, Cisco hung up as I moved a hand through my hair.

The reflection on my phone made me realize the marks Tony had left, they were quite visible. I managed to push my hair to the front to try and cover them, although they were still noticeable. One I gathered my stuff, I made my way to the car and toward STAR Labs like Cisco had told me. Just as I was getting out of the elevator, Harrison wheeled over.

"Care to explain why you weren't answering your phone?" My tone of voice was rather serious as I walked past him to hang my bag.

"I was busy, didn't have the time to check on my phone. Why, what's the matter?" I took off my jacket and pushed my hair to one side, turning to him.

"This, this happened." I said while pointing at the marks. "Stupid Tony Woodward wanted some information and almost killed me. I tried to reach out Barry and he didn't answer, I called you and you didn't answer. I was almost killed and none of you gave a damn. Oh, but wait, not just Tony visited. General Wade Eiling came around my office. Apparently, he knows about Barry and now is looking for a way to sabotage you by using me."

"Danielle…"

"You know, this is Iris' fault. Barry warned her about this happening and look, I was almost killed just because she is stubborn and wants Central City to know about the Streak who is saving us from the meta-humans that were created by your particle accelerator. Hoo-freaking-ray!"

"Danielle…"

"What?!" I finally turned around and noticed Barry with Cisco and Caitlin entering the Cortex.

"Whoa." Cisco said in amaze.

"If anyone needs me, I'll be beating a punching bag trying to forget this horrible day." I didn't bother to look back at anyone while I made my way out.

…

Clearly, the whole punching a bag therapy was just of a little help, since I could still hear when Cisco and Caitlin were helping Barry getting Iris back from Tony.

"Hey." Barry said while getting inside the room.

"Is Iris okay?" I asked before taking a sip of my water.

"Yeah, yeah, she is." He walked to sit on the bench. "Hey. I, uh, I'm sorry for what happened to you today. I will speak with Iris, but I don't think she will take her name off."

"Look, I don't blame her, okay? I was just saying those things because I was a little upset."

"A little?" He mocked and I just chuckled.

"Okay, fine, I was very upset. I think her idea is good, letting the people know The Streak is out there is risky but she is good at what she does."

"Yeah, she is." He smiled a little and got up, kissing my cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Goodnight, brother."

Shortly after he got out, I was made my way to the Cortex until I heard some voices. I stay behind the wall where I could only hear. "Doctor." Joe greeted.

"Detective. Are you here to make more accusations?"

"I'm here to make amends." Joe said while I could hear something being placed on the table. "I looked up Tess Morgan. I'm sorry for your loss." There was a pause as Joe sit down. "You two were research partners in Maryland?"

"Yes, we were. We were…married to the work as much as to each other. After the car accident…I could not go back to the work. Could not go back to our lab."

"So you moved here."

"Where no one knew me. Where no one could remind me of what I had lost, and, um…I…I found it difficult, starting over, rebuilding, and what took me 14 years Tess could have done in 4, believe me, she…she…" There was a pause. "I'm sorry, I haven't talk about this to anybody in a while, not even Danielle. At the time of Nora Allen's murder, the particle accelerator that I would eventually create was but a notion, much less a reality. And so whomever or whatever is responsible for her death, it did not originate from me or from my work." I frowned, what did mom had to do with this?

"I'm sorry I doubted you, but I hope I can still count on your help." Joe said and Wells chuckled.

"You don't give up, do you?"

"Nope. Not until I get my man. I owe that to Barry, Danielle and to Henry."

"Barry and Danielle are lucky to have you on his side, Joe."

"As do they, doctor. And talking about, did you tell anything to Danielle?"

"No. I'm sure you heard about the accident and she was very upset. Haven't talk to her since she got here and let it all out."

"This is a delicate subject for her, to all of us, but more to her."

"She's special and I just want the best for her. That's why I don't know if I could help you with your research, Detective, I don't want to do something that will upset her."

"I understand your concern, and I'm glad you're looking out for her."

"Danielle has changed a lot around here. I cannot be thankful enough for her and for the little things she do that make everything better in seconds." I smiled, as I could hear Joe say goodbye. "You can come out now." Harrison said.

"You knew I was here?" I asked while walking toward him.

"I saw you coming here through the cameras." He said pointing at the monitor and I nodded. "I assume you heard it all?"

"I did. Explain."

"What part, exactly?"

"All."

He sighed, taking his glasses off and then turned to me. "Joe wanted my help with your mom's case out of Barry's point of view. He had some assumptions on what happened and wanted my point of view. Is that all?"

"You never mentioned her.""Because you never asked." I sat in the table in front of him. "It was a long time, anyway. I moved on and left the pain behind."

"I'm sorry." I said while smiling in comfort.

"It's okay. I am here now with you, I couldn't ask for something better." He stood from the wheelchair and walked to me, softly kissing my lips.

"I guess we both have lost a lot in our lives." I said and he nodded, his forehead against mine. "Let's go home, have a drink and just enjoy each other's company."

"I like the way you think." He smiled and kissed me again before we made our way to the car and drove back home.

Welcome back, everyone, and welcome new readers. Quite the chapter, hm? We get to see a different side of Danielle, she really has a temper. You wonder why Eiling was back? Well, he wants fin a way to make Harrison pay and what better way than by using Danielle. But you'll have to wait until further chapters to know.

Anyway, I have my laptop back so I can now hurry with the writing. Please. Review and let me know what you think. x