Here it is. The Flash spin-off story to "Unforgivable". Although, I'd say it's more like a sequel, but never mind that. Just like with "Unforgivable", this story will follow the canon storyline with some changes.
As is said in the summary, Savitar will be here. I feel that I wasted him in the previous story all because I wanted Killer Frost to take center stage as the main villain. Now, I can put the God of Speed back in the spotlight.
I did a few rewrites to the Savitar parts of "Unforgivable", but you don't have to read it unless to you want to.
I watched the season finale of Flash, and I have to be honest, it was jaw-dropping and very, very emotional. The final fight and Caitlin's goodbye were some of my favorite moments, but my favorite moment is the finale scene. Barry's goodbyes to Team Flash had me crying, like, really. His goodbye to Iris was the most emotional moment I've seen in the entire season (makes me wish I didn't kill off Iris in "Unforgivable"). Many may not agree, but I think Flash Season 3 is awesome, maybe not as amazing as the first two seasons, but it's still great. #WestAllen
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It has been six months since the devastating earthquake and the electric storm that destroyed most of Central City. It has been seven months since the madwoman behind the catastrophe, Caitlin Snow, died. It has been seven months since the people have last seen the Flash. Ever since his disappearance, Central City has become worse than a city burning in flames. It has become a playground for the underworld. Criminals run rampant around the streets. They steal from each other, pick on innocent people, and add fuel to the fire burning the city, both literally and figuratively.
Kid Flash and Jesse Quick tried their best to protect the city, but the worst of Central City make it difficult for them. Golden Glider has escaped from Iron Heights and formed a gallery of rogues that includes Trickster, his son Axel, Mirror Master, Top, and Rainbow Raider. They controlled the streets and every criminal in the city owed them for keeping the streets on fire.
At the Central City Station, the first train to ever come into the city instead of out arrived. There was only one passenger. A young woman wearing a blue hoodie to hide her face exited the train. She walked through the streets and observed the chaos. Innocent people were either being forced to serve or used as punching bags. Engines of motorcycles and trucks roared throughout every corner.
"Cheery place," she said with sarcasm.
Suddenly, one man grabbed her by the shoulder and aimed a gun at her head.
"Okay, lady. Just hand over your wallet and I'll let you live," said the man.
"You picked the wrong person to rob, dummy," said the girl.
"Insult me again and I'll put a bullet in your head," threatened the man.
Unexpectedly, the girl quickly smacks the man's armed hand away, knees him in the stomach, and then twists his arm. He gets up and uses his uninjured arm to punch, but she dodged his incoming fist. She kicks him in the face and the chest multiple times before finishing with a aerial spin kick, knocking him down.
The man was seeking to get back up, not giving up, apparently. Suddenly, the girl suddenly creates an icicle out of thin air and stabs him in the chest with it. The man grunts in pain until he stopped breathing.
The girl rips the icicle out of the man's chest and shatters it to pieces without even squeezing it in her hand.
"Not how I wanted my visit to go," she said to herself. "Then again, the last thing I want is to be seen by a Flash."
After the destruction of Central City, Joe West had to move his family to Keystone, especially since the Rogues took over. He became police detective at the KCPD. However, he was broken. He was still grieving over the loss of his daughter, Iris. When he's not wearing a badge, he was mostly grieving alone. He pushed Cecile away, ignoring her whenever she tried to reach him.
Wally and Jesse were not doing any better either. Between their repeated failed attempts to retake Central City from the Rogues and the loss of the people they care about, they were lucky to have each other or else they would've both taken a darker path following Central City's destruction. When they were not running around the streets, Wally gets a job as an auto mechanic, while Jesse works as a bio-engineer in Mercury Labs' branch in Keystone.
Cisco had also gone to work in Mercury Labs as an engineer. He managed to convince Dr. McGee to use one of the rooms in the underground floors as a base of operations for Team Flash. When Kid Flash and Jesse Quick were out on the field, Cisco would communicate with them from the base. Despite still being his usual self, he was still broken over the loss of Caitlin. He would keep a picture of their first selfie together in the lab.
H.R. had gotten to purse his dream of being an author. He had just published his first book on Earth-1, and it became an instant hit. He may be having a happy life in Keystone, but he was also sad about the fate of Iris and Central City. He would still train Wally and Jesse and give them a lecture or speech to make sure they stay on the path of a hero.
Barry, however, was in his absolute worst. He was even more broken that his family. He refuses to speak to anyone. He refuses to get a job. He refuses to wear the Flash suit again. He wouldn't even cut his growing hair. When he speaks, he speaks with the voice of a man who has lost all will to live his life. His guilt over not being able to save Iris and his city have brought him to his lowest. Every time he sleeps, he keeps on reliving Iris' death and the day Central City fell.
One gloomy morning, Barry chose to skip breakfast and decided to go to the cafe for a cup of coffee. On his way, he keeps seeing news reports asking "Where is the Flash?" No matter how many times he is reminded of the chaos in Central City, he still refuses to don the cowl again. He may never stop thinking about Iris, but reminders only make him feel worse.
When he arrived at the coffee shop, he bumped into someone entering. The person he bumped into dropped her books.
"I'm so sorry," apologized Barry, picking up the books.
When stood up and looked up, he saw the face of the person he ran into. His froze in shock. The person in front of him looks exactly like someone he knew. A face he could never forget.
"Caitlin?" he asked.
"Who's Caitlin?" asked the girl, confused.
"Uh, sorry. You... you remind me of someone I know," said Barry.
"I get that a lot," said the girl.
Barry returns the books to the girl. She was about to leave, but noticed something about the look on Barry's face.
"Are you okay, sir?" she asked. "You seem... heavy-hearted."
"I just... I lost someone I loved," said Barry sadly.
"I'm sorry," replied the girl. "I know a thing or two about loss."
The two continue to stare at each other.
"Well, I better get going," said the girl. "Nice to meet you, Mr..."
"Allen. Barry Allen," said Barry, introducing himself.
"Frost. Crystal Frost," introduced the girl.
Barry cracked a smile and laughed a little. The girl smiles in response before heading out the door. Barry couldn't stop looking at her. She looks and sounds just like Caitlin, but it's not really her. Even still, his mind begins to wonder about Caitlin. Not being able to save her was another thing he felt guilty about. She chose suicide over letting him help. He can only blame himself for everything that happened to her.
Not too long after Barry was finished with his breakfast, it started to rain. He takes a bus back home since he doesn't feeling like running anymore. However, the bus broke down just as it reached the edge of the city. Barry chose to exit the bus and run (like a normal person) back home.
He keeps on running, until, all of a sudden, a streak of white lightning zoomed past him, knocking him down.
"What the hell?" wondered a confused Barry.
Barry gets back on his feet as the white lightning returned. He was shocked when he saw what, or more specifically, who, it was. Standing in front of him in an entity wearing a suit of armor made of unknown metal. What is known is the entity's name.
"Savitar," said Barry, shocked.
"Hello, Flash," greeted Savitar.
"How are you still alive?" asked Flash. "I trapped you in the Speed Force."
"You did," said Savitar.
Savitar zooms over and punches Barry in the stomach, sending him flying a few feet in the air.
"Trapping my spirit in the Philosopher's Stone would've kept me trapped forever, but then something happened," said Savitar. "Jay Garrick."
"What did you do to him?" asked Barry, worried.
"I used him as a tool to escape, but if it makes you feel better, he still lives," said Savitar. "He has been connected to the Speed Force for so long that the Philosopher's Stone became attracted to him like a magnet. The Stone siphoned enough of Garrick's speed to allow my spirit to escape the Speed Force. All that was left was for my soul to return to my body, and so it has. I live again!"
"Not for long!" shouted Barry.
For the first time in six months, Barry uses his speed. He runs towards Savitar, but the God of Speed stepped aside and then kicks him in the back, causing Barry to fall face-first on the road.
"Pathetic," said Savitar. "Look at yourself, Flash. Consumed by grief and guilt. You refuse to use your speed because it brings back painful memories. You are an embarrassment as a speedster."
Barry runs towards Savitar and tries to punch him, but Savitar grabs his fist, twists his wrist, and then throws him towards a tree.
"Now that Caitlin Snow is gone, nothing will stand in my way of becoming a god," said Savitar.
"You're not a god!" yelled Barry.
Barry speed-punches Savitar in the face, only to get knocked back down to the ground by a simple punch to the stomach.
"You can't stop me, Flash," said Savitar. "You can try, but in the end, you will fail. I will rise, and you will fall. You think Iris' death is the worst you can experience? Trust me. There is still more of your spirit I can break."
Savitar runs away, leaving Barry to lie down in pain as raindrops continue to soak him. Lacking the will to stand up, all he could do was think. Now that Savitar has returned, he will have no choice but to wear his suit again. However, all that will do is remind him constantly of his failures. He knows he can't escape the pain, but he couldn't let Savitar rule, no matter how broken he is.
That's it for the start. I hope this was a good start. Leave a review and let me know, please.