Help For Francine

Part 2

Disclaimer: Takes place a few days after the first part and gives me an excuse to make use of Amunet Black. Who've been wanting to try my hand at for some time now ever since her first introduction on the Flash.

Summary: Unexpected job offers in his own home makes for a wary Wally West.

Things had been relatively calm the past few days after his mother's arrival at STAR Labs to be taken care of by the staff there after the big reveal of teen Wally West being a speeding hero. Or at least as calm as things can be when occasionally you go out and fight crime and end up in the occasional argument with the dad you never knew about. And the man had even threatened to go the courts to have Francine's parental rights taken from her so that he could have full custody of Wally. If only so that he'd have some 'real' stability and maybe stop with the nonsense he was doing with his powers. That had gotten him a black eye from an angry Wally, who'd already been unhappy to begin with due to that Connie had decided not to speak with him again following a chat of theirs. One that revealed she had feelings for him that unfortunately was one sided and because of that, needed more time where he was concerned. He could understand that, but it still sucked a whole Heluva lot as he could have used her support in this situation. The fact someone had apparently broken into his house in Keystone also wasn't helping his stress levels any as for all he knew, it could have been some thug looking for payback.

"Alright, I don't know who's here in my house but I suggest you make yourself known real quick." Ordered Wally in a no nonsense tone.

One he wasn't necessarily prone to using for that matter either. "Now, now, Wallace, there's no need for such hostilities." Declared a polite if somewhat high pitched female voice.

Whose owner stepped into view from the darkness of the dining room after having hidden herself by one of the walls. She wore all black and had her hair in a braid. "You'll have to forgive me if I don't quite believe that since you broke into my house and all."

"Hmm… You do make a valid point and I should try and keep that in mind for the future. Wouldn't do to spook someone and cause a problem now would it?" She replied as she stepped up to him with a smile.

One Wally felt was a little on the predatory side. "Uhh, yeah, right. Now who are you exactly?"

"Ooh! Introductions! I do so love those! Amunet Black's the name and Business is my game shall we say. And no, no need to introduce yourself, my boy, as I, well, everyone I should say, knows all about you by this point." Informed Amunet in that ever polite if high pitched tone of hers.

Damn that live broadcast.

"Uh-huh. You do know there's other, less illegal ways you could have gotten my attention, right?"

And he was definitely gonna have to do a thorough check of the house to make sure nothing had been taken by this lady or anybody else just to be on the safe side. She tittered at him before speaking. "Oh, true, true. But I just thought why not make it easy on myself and do it like this? That way, there's no muss or fuss and everyone's happy as can be."

"I don't know if you've noticed, lady, but I'm not exactly happy you broke into my house." Wally told her in annoyance.

His uninvited house guest just sighed and stepped up to him and patted him on the cheek. "Oh, Wallace, would you forgive me if I apologized? Cause I am regretful but I had no choice as I do ever so prefer not being out in the public eye unless it can't be avoided."

Wally took a step back from her with a suspicious look on his face. "Look, why don't we just cut to the chase already alright? As I seriously need to be gettin' back to my mom in Central." The young man told her in a serious voice.

Hoping it would perhaps work with her. A sigh escaped the woman as she shook her head. "Today's youth, so quick to hurry things up." She said in regret.

She then clapped her hands. "Oh well! Let's get on with it! I'm here with a bit of a business proposition for you, Wallace. One I think could be very beneficial to not only you, but to me as well. As with your speed, there's money to be made and I do mean a lot of it. Which makes me a happy girl as I rather love money."

No matter how she got said money for that matter. "Plus, the money you make working for me can help that dear poor mother of yours." She added seconds later in the full on belief that such an offer would appeal greatly to him.

"Lady, I don't know if you know this, but my mom's bein' seen by the guys at STAR Labs."

"Ohh! That's right! How silly of me to forget in my excitement of reaching out to you! But! My offer still stands when it comes to my proposal of working together!"

Now she hadn't actually forgotten about his little mother, but Amunet had thought it would be a tactic to try regardless. As most would do whatever possible for their parent or parents after all. Or so she'd heard anyway as she hadn't had the best of relationships with her own parents! Wally narrowed his eyes at the woman while feeling tempted to call the police or just speed her to the nearest Precinct and let them deal with her. "What kind of working would we do?"

"Ohh, you know. This and that. A little delivery here and there. Nothing too difficult for a young man of your talents my boy." She replied with a disarming smile.

Yeah, that didn't tell me anything.

Amunet quickly found herself pinned against a wall as Wally stared hard at her. "Oh ho! No need for such actions my dear boy. We're both civilized individuals after all."

"Considerin' you gave me a vague response about what I'd be doin' for you? I think it warrants it." The Speedster told her firmly and warningly.

A shake of the head and a mock sigh escaped the woman. "Oh dearie me, I thought it would be enticing enough for a young man such as yourself! But oh, alright, if you insist, my boy. With your speed, and my knowledge, my grip on the Blackmarket in Keystone and Central would tighten exponentially. I'd be able to sell the best weapons available to my clientele with your… Talents. Why, with your assistance, my clientele could ensure certain types of deliveries were successfully made and thus, making everyone happy. Why I'm sure we could find ways to share your lovely little gift with others and make even more of a profit! Now, doesn't that sound quite appealing to you, Wallace? I mean… Its certainly better then running about in a silly little outfit and helping others, isn't it?" Amunet told him with a smile while not even being bothered at all about the fact he still had her against the wall of his house.

But she soon found herself being let go by the disgusted Speedster. "You mean to tell me you broke into my house just so you could try and talk me into doing shady crap!?"

"Well… Yes. I mean, I don't see the problem here, Wallace. And its not like you would be alone as I've met a few with special skills in my line of work that I'm just sure you would love to get to know!"

Unfortunately, this meant she was against the wall and being given an unhappy look from the young lad. But she merely laughed it off. "Oh now come on, there is no need for such things like this. Its pointless! And I'm not even into younger men such as yourself so its doubly pointless!" Really, just accept the offer and let's call it a night!

For there was money to be made and the like! Huffing in anger as his eyes had electrical arcs running through them, Wally spoke up in a deadly serious voice. "Lady, my answer is no. Got it? I have no interest in that type of work and I never will cause my powers aren't meant to be used like that. Now, get the Hell out of here or I will drop you off with the Police."

With his threat given, Wally let go of her and put some distance between himself and the ill intentioned woman. Amunet however just sighed in mock regret. "Now Wallace, its not wise to tell a lady such as myself no. But I'll give you a few days to think it over and I'm sure you'll come to the right decision in the end. Hmm? I've even left you my phone number on your dining table so it'll be even easier for you to reach me instead of having to go all over the city to find little old me."

Grumbling to himself, Wally turned around and glared at Amunet, who merely stared back with a smile on her lips. "My answer is NO. Now get out!" He yelled unhappily and getting a tsking from her in return.

"Oh, very well, but don't say I didn't warn you when you end up regretting rejecting my wonderful offer, Wallace." Amunet replied pleasantly but there was a hint of something unpleasant in it.

The two stared each other down until she rolled her eyes and walked out of the house, leaving Wally on his own and wondering if he should talk to someone about the obviously dangerous lady. Even though it would probably reach his dear old dad and that was the last thing he wanted to do as who knows how the man would react then. Sighing to himself, Wally used his speed to check out the house to ensure everything was okay and once he was satisfied with everything, sped off back to Central City and his mother at STAR Labs. Hoping and praying that Amunet wouldn't try anything else after rejecting her.

Author's Notes: Ohh Wally, you gonna learn I think! And how'd I do in capturing Amunet Black?