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*Barry's POV*
As we waited for Felicity to come back Caitlin and I talked silently about what to do next about this new meta that could literally turn you into a puddle. After a few minutes I looked up and saw Natalie looking off into space fidgeting with her necklace with tears streaming down her cheeks. I flashed to her side and put my hands on her face.
"Hey, what's wrong?" I asked worriedly. Natalie's green eyes snapped up to mine and she shook her head.
"Sorry, I was just remembering something." She cleared her throat the way Caitlin does when she wants to change the subject, "It's no big deal" Natalie reassured pulling my hands away from her face and walking over to the computers. "What do we do about this meta-human?". Caitlin and I exchanged a worried look, Cisco didn't seem to notice our interaction and started to pull up footage from the crime scene.
"Well, the footage gave us a good a image of our meta. His name is Charles Bugsby, 32 years old, going through a divorce with no kids. The victim was his ex-wife, from the looks of it they were having an argument and when he touched his ex she just melted into a puddle like really slowly. So, I'd take a guess that he did it on purpose."
"I think you nicknamed him, Melto Man, Uncle Cisco" Natalie said leaning against the desk fidgeting with her necklace again.
"Awesome" Cisco trilled. Caitlin and I exchanged an amused look and Natalie giggled, although I could still see the sadness in her eyes. It seems to me like the world has broken her down and she hides behind a smile. What the hell happened to Caitlin and I?
"Barry!" I turned to look at Caitlin who was suddenly in front of me, guess I was thinking to hard.
"Yep, sorry. Staring off into space" I said giving them a reassuring smile.
"Yeah, we noticed dude" Cisco said giving me a pointed look, "As I was trying to tell you before, I need to make some anti-melt stuff to your suit so why don't you guys go do something else while I work on my suit" I gave him a look, "our suit" he corrected and rolled his eyes. A thought hit me suddenly, my Dad doesn't know about Natalie yet.
"Hey, why don't we go see my Dad? He doesn't know about Natalie yet" I suggested to Caitlin while Natalie grabbed a one of the coats I leave here, it looked pretty baggy on her but super cute. I can't imagine how she is going to look as a little girl...when we have her in 2020.
"I think that sounds great" Caitlin replied leaning into me, I smiled and leaned down to kiss her quickly.
"No kissing I front of me guys" Cisco whined, Natalie giggled and skipped over to us.
"Well I think it's adorable Uncle Cisco" she quipped as I wrapped my arm around her shoulder. I had both my girls on each arm, safe.
"You would, you're their daughter but for me, its just weird. I mean I'm happy they're happy but I don't wanna see that" Cisco said scrunching up his nose. Caitlin, Natalie and I laughed as Cisco pouted.
"Okay let's get going before Felicity gets back" Caitlin said turning us around. I let go of them both and scooped up Caitlin.
"Do you know the way to Iron Heights?" I asked Natalie as Caitlin made herself comfortable in my arms.
"Yep, we used to visit Grandpa Henry a lot in the future" Natalie replied with a smile then winked and flashed off. I ignored the used to and shook my head then flashed out after her. We reached Iron Heights in record time and I set Caitlin down so we could all check in. After a few minutes we were sitting on benches waiting for my Dad to come meet us. He came out with a smile on his face.
"Barry" he said and I stood up to hug him.
"Hey Dad" he pulled away and looked to Caitlin.
"Doctor Snow, what a pleasant surprise" She smiled and they hugged then he looked down at Natalie.
"And whose this? Another friend Barry" he asked smiling at the three of us.
"Actually Dad this is Natalie. Natalie Nora Allen. She's from the future and Caitlin and I's daughter" I said all in one breath, nerves eating me up. Dad smiled wide.
"I knew it, I knew my son would marry the lovely Doctor Snow" I widened my eyes.
"You knew?" He gave me a look.
"I knew from the moment I saw the two of you together that you were crazy for one another and to think I'd get to live to see such a beautiful granddaughter. A very grown up granddaughter" he quipped giving Natalie a big hug who readily returned it.
"Hi Grandpa Henry" Natalie said pulling away with tears glistening in her green orbs. I could feel the tears in my eyes and Caitlin had some in hers. Dad smiled and we all sat down him still holding Natalie's hand across the table.
"Gosh, she looks just like you Barry" he paused winking at Caitlin, "but I can see some of her beautiful mother in her too". Caitlin and I exchanged a proud smile and I kissed her forehead.
"It's so good to see you again" Caitlin said and Dad took her hand that wasn't holding mine under the table.
"I'm glad to see and meet all of you" he replied with a big smile on his face. "It's good to know that my son will be happy in the future and has found his happiness in life". I smiled wider if possible and the tears were threatening to spill over. We probably look like weirdos all of us with tears in our eyes smiling at each other.
"Natalie Nora, that's a beautiful name" Dad complimented smiling tenderly at Natalie.
"Well Mom picked it out" she replied turning her smile to Caitlin. Dad raised his eyebrows and turned to Caitlin.
"Thank you for honoring my wife" he said sincerity shining in his eyes.
"Well I haven't don't it yet" Caitlin joked and I kissed her cheek gently. God, I love her so much. The three most important people in my life sitting right here, all that was missing was Joe to make it complete. We spent the next hour with Natalie telling Dad all about herself and her schooling and some stories from when she was little.
"When I was eight, Uncle Hal took me for a ride in one of Auntie Carol's planes. Mom and Dad totally freaked when they found out, you two are so overprotected" There's that Uncle Hal again, Dad raised his eyebrows to me in question but I shrugged.
"They did what?" Caitlin shrieked causing the guard to look at us. We smiled sheepishly and he looked away.
"Come on Mom, you act like I was wearing a parachute geez and besides super healing remember" Natalie replied shrugging.
"What?! Why would you need a parachute?" I asked now it was my turn to be alarmed. Whoever this Uncle Hal was, was gonna get it if he endangered my daughter. Although I can't punish him for something he hasn't done yet. After that freak out for Caitlin and I ended we got a call from Cisco letting us know the suit was ready and Felicity was back.
"Time to go. It was great to see you Dad, I'll be back soon" I promised as the two of us hugged. He patted my back.
"You better be and bring back these two will ya. Seeing the three of you really made my day" he said giving hugs to Caitlin and Natalie. We said our goodbyes and flashed back to STAR Labs.
"Coffee time" Natalie said rubbing her hands together in excitement as we strolled into the cortex. Felicity was sitting with two large cups of coffee siting in front of her.
"Hey guys, where'd you go?" Felicity asked as Natalie hugged her and grabbed the coffee that was hers.
"We went to see Grandpa Henry it was great to see him again, I haven't seen him since the fun-never mind I'm shutting up now. Thanks for the Raspberry Truffle Aunt Felicity" Natalie said quickly taking a sip of her coffee. I sighed at the slip, she can't keep teasing us like this but I know it's not her fault. I think she's just caught up in being happy that she forgets to keep secrets from us, I don't think she's ever kept something from Caitlin and I before.
"You are very welcome Nat and the recon mission went well. Iris spilled the beans" I rolled my eyes at the pun while Caitlin giggled from next to me. Cisco laughed.
"Beans because it was a coffee shop. Good one Smoak" he said high giving Felicity who looked pretty proud of herself. I shook my head and led to Caitlin to sit down.
"What did she say?" I asked sitting down with Caitlin leaning on the table next to me.
"Basically that everything triggered for when she saw you with Natalie and Caitlin the other day. She said that she felt like she was losing you in that moment. Also, might have mentioned that she thinks Natalie is a meta that is warping your minds to make Barry not love her anymore" she replied then took a sip of her latte. I rolled my eyes while Cisco snorted and Caitlin led out a noise of protest.
"That's ridiculous! What has gotten into her mind?! I have half a mind to slap her" Caitlin exclaimed while Natalie just looked very uncomfortable.
"Wow, mama bear is coming out to play" Cisco said grinning and we all gave him a dirty look, "Too soon?" I rolled my eyes and looked back at Caitlin who was seething.
"Cait, she isn't going to do anything to Natalie or you or any of us for that matter. I'll handle her" I soothed rubbing my hands up her arms to comfort her. She sighed and I pulled her to my chest.
"I know but she makes me so mad" Caitlin muttered and I kissed the top of her head.
"Why don't we just tell her who I am then?" Natalie asked as she began to fidget with her hands again. Felicity perked up.
"That might just be the wake up call Iris needs to stop her from her crusade to prove Nat as an evil meta-human that is controlling our minds"
"What if telling her, just makes it worse?" I asked tightening my hold on Caitlin. The threat of losing either of them terrifies me more than anything.
"We just have to take that chance, Dad" Natalie said finally looking up at the rest of us, her green eyes were determined. "There are things that I need to ensure don't happen." I stared at her in confusion, what the hell happens in the future to make my sweet little girl so hard.
"Natalie-" I was interrupted the computer beeping.
"Melto Man has been spotted" Cisco said pointing to the screen.
That is Chapter 12! I hope you enjoyed it and don't worry all will be revealed soon! Thanks for reading and please review, they inspire me to update:)