~ Chapter 6 (From the Start)
It was well known to Star Labs employee that Barry has now gained amazing speed powers because of the lightning that struck him. It altered his genes making him very strikingly fast, a food dumping machine and the best alcohol tolerant. And it was also their responsibilty to do something about it so they put Barry into a lot of tests that is very very mandatory. They we're on their second trial run when Caitlin goes into checking his vitals again. He feels outstanding and he realizes that the vitals signs are not doing any justice on what he actually feel. He looked up into the sky, if only his Mom could see him then suddenly his gaze dropped on Caitlin. It must be scorching cause Caitlin questioned his gaze.
"I noticed that you don't smile a lot." he answered her honestly.
"Well, I have this expression because the accident that put you in coma for 9 months and make my boss immobile is also the reason my fiance was dead." she deadpanned.
Barry felt sorry for asking. He wants to smack himself for being nosy but hey it's one of his best talents since his work is about investigation right? He looks at her again but she walked away. When she drinks her water he noticed that she's still wearing her engagement ring. It must be painful but all losses are damn right painful.
Cisco yelled at him to run again and he complied. He was told that he's the fastest man alive and that boost his male ego. But what if there are others out there that were affected by the particle accelerator explosion? His silent qustion were interrupted by Caitlin.
"What if there were people out there that is also affected with the PA explosion? And that they have powers too? What if they decide they are going to use it for greedy purposes? This city is not yet ready for a superhuman invasion." Caitlin blurted out.
"That's why I'm here. I.. I wanted to save those people if harm comes. I'll take responsibility." he announced.
"Are you sure Barry? This might be a small city but being it's hero will have its pros and cons." Wells interjected.
"I have decided. Count me in. I'm in. With pros and cons." Barry answered.
"Wow! A superhero. A real one. We should name you." Cisco bellowed.
"Woah! Calm your horses Cisco. We are not having any of those nicknames okay?" Caitlin warned him.
"But atleast let me make him a costume? To hide his identity." Cisco pleaded.
"You're doing that for me? Really?" Barry hopefully asked.
"Yeah dude and you will fall in love with it head over heels." Cisco snickered.
Barry and Cisco fist bumped and they went to pack the instruments they used that day. Barry felt pride spilling from his chest. He'll be this city's hero. Literally. Cisco's itching on what material is he going to use for Barry's costume, it's upgrade and maybe when he gets lucky, the male hero's name. Caitlin felt anxious about him sending himself into harm's way, being selfless or reckless just like Ronnie. She's having doubts about this crusade the man trying to build but it will be a challenging way to stray her mind away from the bad memories so she guess she can work that out. And Wells, he's having a triumphant smile inside.