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*Barry's POV*
"So little one, what can you tell me about the future. Specifically, my future?" Felicity asked leaning forward while staring intently at Natalie. All six of us were currently sitting in Big Belly Burger having lunch, Oliver and Felicity were going to head out after this seeing as they are still dealing with Damien Darhk. I'm not surprised at all that Felicity wants to interrogate Natalie on what's to come. I don't think she knows loads of details about everything, she's only five. A genius but still only a five-year-old girl.
"Don't hock Aunt Felicity" Natalie chastised popping a French fry into her mouth.
"What can I say, I'm a hocker" Felicity quipped back.
"Yes, yes she is" Oliver chimed in causing Felicity to gently whack him in the arm. I exchanged a smile with Cait and Cisco at their banter.
"You know I can't say anything about the future, no spoilers now" Natalie teased casually taking a sip of her water. Felicity put her hand over her chest and sat back.
"A doctor who reference? Wow you are my goddaughter. Please tell me I'm your godmother". Natalie giggled in response.
"I guess telling you that wouldn't hurt anything", She aid thoughtfully then turned her green eyes back to Felicity, "Yes, you are my godmother and Uncle Cisco is my godfather. If anything happens to my parents, I go to Grandpa Joe though". Felicity squealed happily and smiled widely at Oliver. It makes sense that we chose the two of them, they are the perfect people to be Natalie's godparents.
"Hear that, I'm a godmother" Felicity said proudly, sitting up straighter in her chair.
"No, you will be one in five years" Cisco corrected his mouth full of burger. Natalie and Caitlin scrunched up their noses at him. It's cute that they scrunch up their noses the exact same way. My phone ringing silenced the laughter and I gave an apologetic smile to everyone.
"Hey Joe, what's up?" I answered leaning back in my seat.
"Hate to break up your lunch but we've got a case and it's defiantly a meta-human" Joe's voice replied and I groaned internally. Time to work.
"Okay, I'll be right there. Text me the address"
"Sure thing, see you there Bar" I hung up the phone and looked to my right to see Natalie staring at my questioningly, actually everyone was.
"I got to go. Got a case downtown", I looked to Oliver and Felicity, "Thanks for coming and helping us out with all this".
"No problem at all. Always happy to help" Felicity replied brightly. Oliver nodded in response.
"I guess I'll see you guys next time and the three of you later" I said standing up from my chair.
"Bye Daddy" Natalie said standing up in her chair to hug me. I smiled as her tiny arms wrapped around me. God, I love this kid.
"Bye sweetheart. I'll see you back at STAR Labs okay? Listen to your mother" I insisted kissing her forehead. She giggled in response and sat back down next to Caitlin. I leaned down to kiss Caitlin's forehead then said quick goodbyes to everyone else and headed downtown.
*Barry's POV…2025*
"Eddie, hey. How have you been? I take it you know Natalie is in the past" I replied, kicking myself for forgetting that Eddie interacted with her too. I haven't talked to Eddie in years, not since he transferred to Coast City after a bad fight with Iris.
"Yeah, that's an understatement. I've been remembering things about a little girl I've never met. My memories are changing Barry". Okay, now that I wasn't expecting.
"What do you mean changing?"
"I'm seeing flashes of me still living in Central City but not the Central City you live in now. I keep seeing this girl that looks exactly like Natalie but older"
"Wait, I'm not really following" I stuttered out, my sleep deprived mind getting the best of me. I guess I should get some sleep but every time I try all I see is my little girl getting shot and falling into that damn vortex.
"It's like I'm remembering a different life, Barry. One I've never even thought of before" He replied his voice sounding as confused as I was. This has just been too much, all of it. I'm still not over Caitlin's death and here I am dealing with my daughter missing.
"Look I really don't know what's going on. All I know is that my daughter was sent back to 2015 and I have to get her back".
"I figured as much and that's why as soon as I got the memories I boarded a train to Central City. I'll be there soon. The train just arrived". I sighed and ran my hand down my face.
"I guess I'll see you soon then". I hung up and dialed another number.
"Barry, I thought I told you to go home" Cisco snapped.
"I was about to but Eddie called me. He said that he's seeing memories of another life in Central City that isn't really Central City with an older looking Natalie"
"What the frack? This is just getting better and better. Where is he now?"
"On his way here. He just got off his train from Coast City" I sighed taking a seat on one of the swivel chairs.
"Alright I'm coming back to STAR Labs. I didn't get far so be there in five. Just sit tight Barry and remember that we are going to get Nat back". I nodded even though he couldn't see me and hung up the phone. I should probably call Joe and update him but I don't have the energy. I rubbed my eyes and put my head in my hands. I hate just sitting here and doing nothing, I need to be running to the past to save my daughter.
"Barry?" Cisco called as he walked into the cortex. I lifted my head from my hands.
"In here, Cisco"
"Right where I left you I see" He grumbled taking a seat in the chair next to me. I shrugged and ran my hands through my hair. Cisco put his hand on my shoulder and I gave him a weak smile.
"Before you ask how I'm doing, I'm dealing. I feel so useless just sitting here twiddling my thumbs while my five-year-old daughter is stuck in the past" I admitted, the defeat evident in my tone.
"I know man, this whole thing sucks ass and I know nothing I say will be as good as having Nat back safe and sound with you but you need to have some positivity, man. We are going to get Nat back". I smiled at my friend and nodded slowly.
"Thanks, Cisco. I would be lost without you right now". He waved his hand dismissively.
"Enough of that sappy crap, how long did Eddie say he'd be?".
"Not long at all" The voice of Eddie Thawne sais walking into the cortex with a grim smile on his face. It has defiantly been awhile.
"Hey Eddie. Long time no see man. How's Coast City treating you?" Cisco asked standing up and shaking Eddie's hand.
"Could be better. Hi Cisco, you look good" Eddie replied with a kind smile. Doesn't look like he's changed much looks wise.
"Oh great besides my goddaughter being sucked into a vortex leading to the past. Married with a baby on the way" Cisco replied casually. Eddie gave him an awkward look then turned to me.
"Hey Barry" He said speaking solemnly.
"Hey"
"I'm sorry about all this. No one deserves this, especially not you", I gave him a forced smile and gestured for him to take a seat.
"Yeah about that, you said you are getting new memories. What exactly does that mean?" I asked taking a seat myself.
"It started a few days ago, I just saw a little girl calling me Detective Blue Eyes that looked like just you and Caitlin", I flinched when he said her name, "As the days passed I remembered her drawling me and seeing her with you but you didn't have a daughter at that time. Then things started getting strange" He trailed off and Cisco and I exchanged a glance.
"Weird how?" Cisco asked leaning forward.
"I've been dreaming of an older version of Natalie" Eddie finally said looking a tad bit guilty.
"Wait, what do you mean by dreaming? What's happening in the dream?" I asked not really liking where this is going.
"We are only talking but I'm usually holding her hand and we are both wearing wedding rings. I've never even met your daughter, it might not be her and this is a totally unrelated thing". What the hell is going on?
"What the freaking fracking hell is going on?" Cisco exclaimed throwing his hands in the air. Me too, Cisco.
"Does she look like this?" I asked pulling out my phone and showing him a picture of Natalie that was my lock screen. Eddie glanced at the picture and nodded.
"Yea but her hair is longer and she's older. That's defiantly her", he paused and his face saddened slightly, "I really am sorry about all this Barry". I knew what he meant so I nodded.
"Okay, I have a plan", we both turned to Cisco who seemingly had calmed down, "I'm going to work on something that will help you get back to the future after you get Nat back. Barry go home and sleep. When you wake up, I should be done. Eddie, you can do whatever you want. I'll call you both when I'm finished".
"Fine but Cisco if this doesn't work by tomorrow, I'm running to the past to get her with or without a way to get back" I warned determination in my tone.
"Okay, no pressure or anything. Now shoo" Cisco relented and walked into his office to start working on plans.
"See you tomorrow, I guess" Eddie said awkwardly.
"I haven't eaten all day, well not since Natalie fell through the vortex, want to grab some food?" I asked, wanting to catch up with Eddie even though he's been dreaming about being married to my daughter.
"Sure, lead the way". I gave him a smile in return and we set off for food.
*Caitlin's POV*
After finishing lunch and saying our goodbyes to Felicity and Oliver, the three of us headed back to STAR Labs. Natalie had fallen asleep on the way, again. She sure sleeps a lot, now that I think about it she doesn't sleep for more than 4 hours a night and takes 30 minute naps all day. We really need to find a way for her to sleep the whole night without those nightmares.
"Mommy, are we there yet?" Natalie called from the backseat with a yawn. I smiled at her in the rearview mirror.
"Almost sweetheart, you okay?"
"Yeah" she mumbled yawning again, "just wondering if we could go to the pier later".
"Why the pier, Nat? Shouldn't a five-year-old want to go to the park or something?" Cisco asked turning to look at her. She looked a little uncomfortable and shrugged.
"I was shot at the park a few days ago, Uncle Cisco. Plus, I like watching the sunset and getting ice cream. Mommy and I used to do it all the time." She said with a shrug. Cisco gave me a guilty look and I shook my head at him.
"Of course we can" I answered, my heart warming at the bright smile she shot me afterwards. The rest of the car rice was filled with Cisco and Natalie having adorable conversation about kid T. V shows. When we got there I carried Natalie as she babbled on about how inaccurate the Flash show is and that he isn't with show stupid reporter who is nothing like her mom. Apparently, in the future there is a show about the legendary Flash called Adventures of the Flash: Hero of Central City. Natalie hates it.
"That silly lady has nothing to do with anything. Mommy doesn't look like that and is NOT a reporter that thinks too highly of herself. Also, they make Mommy a villain! How dare they be so stupid to do that." She continued her rant until we reached the cortex. I wasn't sure how they made me a villain, nobody knows that I work with the Flash and I don't have meta-powers.
"Jeez, Nat, it's just a show and you do know the real truth about the Flash" Cisco said trying to end her tirade on the children's show. She huffed in response and crossed her arms while leaning into my chest.
"It's the principle of it Uncle Cisco!"
"Honey, it's okay. It's just a stupid show made for the entertainment of children. I'm sure no one knows your secret". Natalie relaxed and sighed.
"Yeah, we keep all things meta on the DL but I hate how they portray people. They make Daddy sound like he takes everything way to seriously but he isn't like that at all. I don't mean to get upset at you". I kissed the back of her head.
"We don't mind. I'm glad you feel so passionately about us" I replied gently petting my hand through her hair.
"Hey guys" Barry said flashing in suddenly making all three of us jump.
"Jesus, Barry. Maybe announce yourself first!" Cisco exclaimed putting his hand over his heart.
"Sorry guys" Barry laughed in return, I shook my head at him and he winked in response.
"How was work, Daddy?" Natalie asked as Barry sat down beside us. He sighed and scratched the back of his head.
"It was alright, sweetie. Just a new meta is all." She perked up and grinned.
"Maybe I can help. I've met a lot of the metas you've caught!"
"How'd you meet them?" I asked with a start. Why is my daughter going near criminals?
"I helped you bring them food while they were held here until the police took them to the meta prison" She answered and I relaxed slightly.
"Okay, this meta can melt things with a touch of his or her hand in a matter of seconds"
"Did he melt his ex-wife?" Natalie asked with her finger on her chin.
"Yea" I answered slowly. Not liking that my daughter knew about a murder.
"That's Melto Man, he escaped once and tried to melt Uncle Cisco"
"Okay, do you know his real name or how we stopped him?" Barry asked his brow furrowed probably thinking the same thing I was.
"Ummm…. I don't remember is real name but he was stopped when Mommy fro-" She slapped her hand over her mouth and scrunched up her face.
"What did I do?" I asked, Barry and Cisco looked just as confused as I did.
"Uh, Mommy froze him with the cold gun. Yep, that's what she did. I'm going go to the bathroom" Natalie said obviously lying and jumped off my lap and walked hurriedly towards the bathroom.
"That was weird" Cisco mumbled
"You're telling me" Barry replied as he stood up and walked to the computer, "Anyway, I'm bringing up the security footage now". We watched as the man who couldn't be any older than 35 argue with a woman before placing his hand on her shoulder. The woman began to heat up and melt into a puddle.
"Lovely" I said with a grimace.
"Yea, that was totally grody dude. I'm gonna need to make adjustments to my suit so it'll survive this one".
"Our suit, you mean" Barry corrected with a laugh.
"Yeah, our suit. I'll call you when I'm done" Cisco quipped back putting air quotes around the word, our. Natalie walked back out of the bathroom and looked around.
"What's going on?" She asked climbing into my lap again.
"How would you like to go see my Dad?" Barry asked looking lovingly down at Natalie.
"Grandpa Henry, sure!" She said happily, "Can we, mama?"
"Of course. Let's go see Dr. Allen". Barry picked me up while I picked up Natalie.
"Ready to go" Barry asked with a grin. How he is carrying us both, I don't know but it's certainly impressive.
*Barry's POV…2015*
"Yep, we used to visit Grandpa Henry a lot in the future" Natalie replied with a smile. I ignored the used to and shook my head then flashed out. We reached Iron Heights in record time and I set them 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 who's this adorable little girl?" 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" 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 now holding Natalie in his lap.
"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 you all" 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.
"Now, how old are you Natalie?" Dad asked looking down at her. She held up her hand proudly.
"I'm five years old as of April" she paused, "10 years from now". The three of us laughed lightly and listened as she told my Dad stories about the future. What her school is like and her best friend Tommy. I'm glad she left out all the stuff that's happened. After a goof hour of being there, my phone rang with a text from Cisco saying he was finished.
"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.
"Bye Grandpa Henry" Natalie called over Caitlin's shoulder as she carried her out. After goodbyes were over, I flashed us back to STAR Labs.
"Where did you guys go?" Cisco asked turning away from polishing my suit that didn't look any different but I'm sure is.
"We went to see Grandpa Henry!" Natalie said happily. Caitlin and I exchanged a smile and I walked towards the suit.
"Looks good no all we have to do is wait for a sighting of Melto Man" I mused watching as Natalie flashed out of Caitlin's arms onto a chair and began coloring something.
"I'm pretty sure he's going to be laying low for a while" Caitlin said coming up beside me, "We should just relax for tonight and wait to find him till tomorrow". I caught her hint as she gestured towards Natalie.
"You're right" I said putting my arm around her shoulder, "we'll just relax. Natalie what do you want to do?"
"Mommy said we could go to the pier and get ice cream. Can we go?" She asked a bright smile lighting up her face.
"I think that can be arranged after dinner with Joe of course. Cisco, do you want to come?". He waved his hand dismissively.
"Nah, I'm good man. Have fun"
"You know you are always welcome Cisco" Caitlin reminded.
"I know but I've sort of got a date anyway" He admitted with a blush. Cisco Ramon blushing, he must really like this girl.
"Any one we know?" I teased.
"Maybe, maybe not. Now get out of here" Cisco replied coyly. I shook my head at him and flashed Natalie and Caitlin to the car. After having dinner with Joe, we set off again to the pier. It was nice and quiet out and the sunset was beautiful, I couldn't think of a place I'd rather be.
"Can we please get ice cream Daddy?" Natalie asked pulling on my collar from a top my shoulders where I'd placed her a couple minutes earlier.
"Sure, what flavor do you want?" I asked walking to the ice cream stand with Caitlin walking beside us with a smile on her face. Yep, this is defiantly the best. I totally see the appeal to getting married and having kids. There's nothing like being with the woman I love and the little girl that came from that love.
"Chocolate with chocolate sprinkles" Natalie answered cheerfully.
"Are you sure that's enough chocolate" Caitlin teased reaching up to tickle Natalie who giggled incessantly in response.
"Behave you two, I'm trying to order ice cream" I playfully scolded as we got to the front of the line. The teenage cashier smiled at us.
"What can I get for you guys today?" The girl asked smiling kindly.
"A medium chocolate with chocolate sprinkles, one chocolate without sprinkles and a vanilla please".
"Coming right up sir. That'll be $12.75", I handed her the cash and she got the change.
"Thanks, have a nice night" I said after she handed us the cups of ice cream.
"Your welcome and you have a beautiful family". I grinned and nodded.
"Thanks". I handed one cup up to Natalie and the other to Caitlin. We walked to a bench and I took Natalie off my shoulder before she spilled on my head.
"Thank you for bringing me to the pier and getting me ice cream" Natalie said after taking a spoonful of ice cream.
"No problem, sweetheart" Caitlin replied wiping chocolate from Natalie's nose.
"I just want you both to know that I love you lots and I wouldn't trade you guys for anything in the whole universe" Natalie spoke honestly as she stared at us. Caitlin and I exchanged a look then turned back to our daughter.
"We know but you have to know that no matter what happens your mother and I will always love you and put you before anything else", I said tucking a loose curl behind her ear. Caitlin leaned forward to wipe the tear from Natalie's cheek.
"Don't cry, baby girl. Everything's going to work itself out, I promise" Caitlin soothed. Natalie climbed into her lap and held her tightly. I placed my hand on Natalie's back and rubbed it gently.
"I don't wanna go back to the future without you" She sobbed. My heart broke for her and I could see Caitlin wanting to cry as well.
"I know, sweetie and I don't want to ever say goodbye to you" Caitlin mumbled. I didn't know what else to say, what can you say in this situation. I hate that this is happening and will happen to our family.
"Come on you two, let's head home" I suggested, they both pulled and stood up. As we were walking Caitlin holding Natalie with one arm and me holding her other hand, a man bumped into us and put his hand on Natalie's shoulder to steady himself.
"Sorry about that folks. Didn't mean to jostle your little one". We both smiled politely.
"It's fine, you have a good night" I replied a weird feeling in my stomach. The man looked familiar but I couldn't place him. I shrugged and kept on walking. Time to get the little one to bed.
*The Next Day…Barry's POV…...2025*
"Alright Cisco, what do you have for me?" I asked impatiently as Joe, Eddie and I walked in. Cisco jumped up and held a watch looking thing but slightly bigger and would take up an entire wrist.
"Okay, if you put this on your wrist when you run to the past it will absorb the speed force you used and give you 1 hour in the past. It will bring back you and whatever you are holding. It will let off a five-minute warning before it will bring you back to this year" Cisco explained holding up the device proudly.
"How do you know this thing works?" Joe questioned looking skeptical.
"It does, in theory" Cisco said setting it down on the table.
"In theory works for me. It's time to get her back, now" I stated and flashed into my suit.
"Barry, are you sure you want to do this? What if this thing doesn't work and you are stuck in the past, what then?" Joe questioned grabbing my arm.
"I'm sure, Joe. Stop trying to talk me out of it" I snapped pulling my arm away, "I can't sit here a moment longer while she's in the past".
"Barr-"
"I already lost Caitlin" I shouted, "I can't lose Natalie too" I whispered the last part brokenly. Joe reluctantly nodded.
"Good luck, Barry" Eddie said and I shook his hand.
"Thanks Eddie". I gave Joe and Cisco quick hugs then strapped the device onto my wrist.
"Now remember, you can never make physical contact with your past self. The both of you will disappear and Natalie will cease to exist and so will this timeline. I'd actually avoid past you as much as possible, just to be safe."
"Thank you Cisco. I don't know what I'd do without you brother" I said putting my hand on his shoulder. Cisco shrugged with a grin.
"Probably crash in burn but you know I'll always have your back. Brothers for life"
"Brothers for life. Now go get your scarlet angel", I gave them all one more smile then took off running. Time to get her back.
Alright, I'm finally done with this chapter! I hope you all enjoyed it! I gave you this extra long update as an apology for being so busy. Thank you for reading and please leave me your thoughts :D