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Disclaimer: I don't own the Flash. I do own Natalie Allen and the plot.
*Barry's POV...Year 2025*
"Natalie, I need you to run" I said kneeling down next to her as he appeared. Today was supposed to be a quiet day with my daughter like we do every week.
"But Daddy" she protested tears pooling in her eyes. It broke my heart to see her sad, I haven't left her side since that day. That horrible day that destroyed us both. I never wanted Natalie to grow up like I did, no matter how I much I loved Joe, I wanted my daughter to be raised by both of her parents. That's just a dream now but I can't lose Natalie, ever.
"Listen to me, run back to STAR Labs and get Uncle Cisco. it's gonna be okay. I love you, scarlet angel" I said kissing her forehead.
"I love you too, Daddy", I reluctantly let her go then went to face him. The man who destroyed everything. After battling with him for a while I heard a gun shot ringing through the air causing him and I to stop. Both of us turned to see a man I hadn't noticed before with a gun and Natalie falling to the ground her side bleeding.
"Natalie!" I exclaimed panic rising in my body as I left my battle to go catch her. No, no, no I can't lose her too. Right when I was about to get to her a vortex appeared in the ground then closed with my little girl falling through it. "NO!" I shouted banging my fist on the ground. I turned in anger towards him.
"Where is she?!" I demanded, red hot anger flooding my entire body. He began to laugh hysterically making me angrier. "Where the hell is my daughter?!".
"Somewhere you'll never find her" He taunted and just before I reached him he disappeared in a vortex.
"God dammit!" I shouted punching the ground again. How can this be happening? Natalie could be anywhere in time and she's hurt. What if she dies before I can find her? I tried to make myself calm down but the tears were already spilling down my cheeks. After a few minutes of pure anguish that clearly wasn't going to go away till my little girl was safely back in my arms, I stood up shakily then flashed to STAR Labs.
"Dude, whats going on? I just saw an alert in the park" Cisco said standing up from his desk. "Where's Nat?".
"She's gone. She tried to get away from him and when she did, he shot her. Vortex threw her through a portal before I could get to her" I explained my voice cracking as I crumbled to the floor. This can't be happening. Cisco stood there in shock. "I wasn't fast enough to save my own daughter" I sobbed feeling like the worst father in the universe.
"Oh man. Barry, I'm so sorry but you have to know that this wasn't your fault." Cisco insisted kneeling down in front of me. I felt a sense of deja vu, he'd said the same thing when Caitlin died. I wasn't fast enough that day either.
"Isn't it? It's my job not only as the Flash but as her father to protect her. I don't know where she is or if she's even alive"
"Dude, we are going to find Natalie. I promise that once we figure out where he sent her, we'll get her back. She's a smart kid and if she was sent to the past then I'm sure she'll find past us or go to the hospital. We'll probably start getting memories of her being in the past soon" He said conviction in his voice, "Now get up and clean yourself up, I'll call Joe and Felicity". I nodded slowly then stood up.
"Thanks Cisco" was all I could muster then began my slow walk to the showers. Nothing else really mattered but my family. I remember how stupid I felt when I realized my feelings for Caitlin only after she almost died in the explosion at Arctic labs and became Killer Frost. I was lucky that she felt the same and we started our lives together and had Natalie. The two of them were my whole world. It's not funny at all how your world can be shattered in one moment, losing Caitlin was almost it for me. Thank god for Natalie, my poor baby girl who hasn't stopped having nightmares since that day, five months ago. I hate that she had to watch Cait, you know. I just pray that Natalie is all right, I can't lose my scarlet angel, I just can't.
After finishing up in the shower, I stumbled out and held onto the wall for support as a rush of new memories hit me. Natalie's okay, my baby girl is alive and well. Relief rushed through me, I know where she is. 2015. I'm coming for you, no matter what it takes.
*Barry's POV...2015*
After dropping Cisco off at STAR Labs, Caitlin, Natalie and I made our way to Caitlin's apartment to et all the stuff she would need. We'd have to buy some clothes for Natalie but we'd do that tomorrow. Everything was going smoothly so far but Iris was suspicious and I don't want to risk Natalie disappearing so we'll have to be more careful. Come to think of it Natalie looked really uncomfortable around Iris, I wonder whats going on there.
"Natalie?" I asked shaking her gently to wake her up, Caitlin gave me a questioningly look and I gave her a reassuring smile. Natalie stirred then opened her green eyes tiredly to look up at me.
"Yes, Daddy" she answered blinking up at me. I immediately felt guilty for waking her up , I know how tired she is but my curiosity got the better of me.
"Why'd you look so uncomfortable around Iris?", Her eyes widened at the question and she sat up.
"Miss. Iris doesn't like me" She mumbled biting her lower lip. Great, now I've done it. Father of the year here. Caitlin gave me an accusing look, I shrugged back at her then turned my attention back to our daughter.
"What do you mean? Who couldn't like you?" I asked teasingly earning a giggle from the girl in question.
"All my life she has been cold to me, you and Mommy. You always said that it isn't me because no one could not love me but...I really shouldn't say anymore" I wrapped my arm around her and she snuggled into my side.
"Well, I'm right. No one could not love you, you are too adorable for that" I whispered kissing the top of her head. I smiled at Caitlin in the rearview mirror and she winked at me. I felt that flutter in my chest and smiled goofily. The rest of the ride was quiet except for Natalie's mumbling in her sleep. When we arrived, I gently shook her, it seemed I did at a good time because she had begun to whimper like she did earlier when she had the nightmare. She must have them a lot.
"Mommy, will you hold me?" Natalie asked when we were all out of the car. Cait and I exchanged a look then she smiled and nodded.
"Of course, sweetie. Come here" Natalie hurriedly held onto Caitlin and we both knew she'd had another nightmare. I quickly flashed all three of us up to Caitlin's apartment and opened the door.
"I'll just need my clothes and some things for work" Caitlin said rubbing Natalie's back as we walked into her bedroom. I smiled gently at my girls and kissed Cait's forehead and our daughters head.
"Let me get the clothes for you. Do you have a suitcase?" I asked as Natalie finally poked her head out of Caitlin's hair. When you put the two of them next to each other is obvious that their related. We'll have to be careful with having all three of us standing together, that would be hard to explain. Although, I found myself not caring what people thought about the situation. We'll just stick with the story and hope Iris doesn't get any more suspicious.
"It's in the closet, on the top shelf" She replied then looked down at Natalie, "You okay, baby girl?". Natalie nodded and started to play with Caitlin's hair. i smiled at the scene then flashed all of her clothes in her closet and dresser into the suitcase, making sure everything was folded nicely.
"All done. You just need your laptop and doctory stuff now right?" Caitlin and Natalie giggled.
"Yes, just my doctory stuff. My laptop is at STAR Labs" Cait said smiling up at me.
"Mommy, I'm hungry" Natalie said giving an adorably cute smile to Caitlin.
"I'll go put this in the car then make you some food while your Mommy finishes packing" I said kneeling down in front of my girls who were sitting on Caitlin's bed. Natalie giggled when I booped her nose, every time I hear her giggle or see her smile I just feel happy. I guess being a dad is really rewarding. My eyes traveled up to Cait's and we shared a happy expression. I leaned up and kissed her quickly and sweetly.
"I love you both, now get moving" I teased earning more giggles from Natalie as Cait began to tickle her.
'I love you too' Caitlin mouthed to me and a goofy smile came back to my face. 20 minutes later, we were all on our way to Joe and I's house with Natalie happily munching on another PB&J, I swear the kids obsessed with them. Caitlin was driving again with me upfront and Natalie munching away in the back seat, perfectly content.
"I think we are going to be good at this" I mumbled to Caitlin bringing our intertwined hands to my face to kiss her hand. She blushed and squeezed my hand back.
"I do too"
I just keep leaving off on fluff don't I? Well don't expect all fluff the next chapter, there is going to be some drama. Let me know if you want to see some angsty future Barry. Also, there was a video made for Scarlet Angels on youtube and I want you all to go watch it and subscribe to her because she might make more inspired by this story if you tell her you want that! Her name on youtube is ElenaKorProdz. If you do go watch it, I will love you forever. Peace out girl scouts. Oh, thanks for reading! Leave me your thoughts:)