Hey guys I know it's been a while, but I'm back. Trigger warnings. And lot's of grammatical errors. Sorry for the bad English. But still I hope you enjoy! New chapter coming up soon!
Barry Allen's POV
I let Oliver lead me to the room as I sit down on a chair. My presence seem to have interrupted their heated discussion. It is fine really, I should accept the offer. I have always wanted to save the world. Now is my chance to do it and try to right the mistakes I have made by creating Flashpoint. It is a rare opportunity, and the world would be so much better off without a major troublemaker anyway.
I limped forward to make one final announcement.
" It's not up for debate, not even close. It's fine really. You guys make sure to keep the city safe, alright? This city needs the heroes like all of you." I spun around and left. I'm finally getting what I deserved, and finally free from the pain.
"Barry, I am not letting you leave." Said Oliver, determination evident in his voice. Well that is hilarious, seeing if I bolt out this room, despite having a limping leg, nobody would be able to catch me.
"That's rich Oliver. Based on what army?" I quipped. Can't you see nobody wants me there, Oliver?
"This one." Kara answered.
You guys are making a huge mistake without even knowing it. Keeping me here would only bring more troubles. You are making a decision that you all would definitely regret. Let me go, all of you need to learn to let me go. You don't need me to be here anyway. I'm exhausted so stop trying to stop me from getting what I deserve!
But yelling that in everyone's faces would only make them suspicious, like the nosy people we all are. So, I let them make me stay. My walls slam up and I plaster on a fake smile.
"Very inspirational, really Oliver." I chuckled as he engulfed me in a bear hug.
Professor Stein strolled in holding a small device in his hand, claiming it to have the ability on bringing huge amount of pain onto one once implanted on them. Making sure nobody's watching, I sneak one into my pocket. I will be needing that once this dominator business is dealt and done away with.
Sara came and brought news, thus begins the war between the dominators and the earthlings.
It's a simple job really. Run and tap. Run and tap. Run and tap. Nothing I haven't done before. The whole business ended within 5 minutes.
Everybody is back in the room, celebrating our victory. Correction, their victory. I caused all this mess and what have I done to help? Break the news to everyone that I changed their present lives and their future lives. Saying sorry a million times cannot even begin to compensate the losses of their families. Once again, proving how keeping me is an erroneous decision. I limped back to my chair as my fingers brush against the small device I kept in my pocket a while ago.
Oh.
I'm going to have to study how this thing operates, or if it really brings indescribable pain.
Green Arrow's POV
I was speaking with Kara when Cisco tapped my shoulder and asked if I had some time. He looked very worried and claimed whatever he was going to tell me was urgent. Then he brought me to Caitlin and Iris.
"We are worried of Barry's odd behaviors. Lately, he looked very distant. Every time we asked if everything was okay his response would be "I'm fine, don't worry."" Iris began.
"I even had this weird vision where his bathroom floor had little puddles of blood." Cisco commented.
"Okay…and how exactly am I related to any of this? I mean not that I do not want to help, but you guys are practically his family, if anyone were to confront him, don't you think it should be you seeing as you know him so much better than I do?" I enquired.
"Well, I don't know. Aside from the fact that you are a superhero and, according to Felicity, has also gone through the same thing?" remarked Cisco sarcastically.
"Okay. I'll go talk to him."
I know how guilt feels. I can see it whenever my eyes cross paths with Barry's. His eyes are full of sorrow and misery, and great pain.
I strode over and pulled up a chair opposite to Barry's. His eyes glazed over, not noticing my appearance.
"Hey Barry, look at me." He looked at me. I shuddered. It was like looking at a mirror, seeing my former self. In a huge amount of pain and that guilt, so much guilt. It was dragging him down, I could see it.
"Your friends are worried about you. They said you've been acting out lately and wanted me to talk to you. Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Oliver. Leave me alone, I need to think about some things." Barry snapped, annoyance dripping from his voice.
"You know you can talk to them, or even me when you need someone right?" I asked carefully.
"Yes, yes, whatever Oliver. Now go." He answered, looking anxious.
I stared at him for a couple more moments, then stood up slowly and dragged the chair back where I found it.
"So what did he say?" Iris rushed forward.
"He was annoyed but he knows that he could talk to any of you if he has a problem." I replied.
We all turn our gazes to see Barry fiddling with something in his pocket, looking at nothing, his mouth quirked into a small smile.
What is wrong with you Barry? Why won't you speak to any of us?
Barry Allen's POV
I let them get too close. They could see through my act now. I have to be more mindful on whatever I do now. I can't afford to let them find out my secret, not when I've gone this far. I need to shut them out, put them at arm's length. Why can't anyone just leave me alone? They need to learn to leave me alone and butt the hell out of my personal life. It's not like it's any of their business anyway. I'll only create more trouble for them if they come near me. Anyone who is involved with me will be badly affected, and I don't want that to happen. Why can't they just see I'm doing this for them?
So that's it for now. Stay tuned new chapter up soon!
