Back with another chapter. This one will be a lot shorter than the other chapters. Hope you like it.
Also, just to address some reviews. Oliver will be getting anew love interest. And I will confirm she has already been introduced. Won't confirm whether or not she's from Earth-99 or not.
Chapter 6- Old Friends
Barry opens the door and walks into the med lab. The rest of the team is getting ready to leave for Wakanda. But, he has to do something before they leave.
Barry slowly walks up to Pietro's bed and looks down at his brother-in-law. Even though it's been three years since Sokovia, Pietro has shown no signs of waking up. His vitals have improved over that time, and his doctors have said they're optimistic about him waking up. But, still, he's shown no sign of waking up.
Barry stops next to his bed. He waits for a few moments before he says, "Hey, Pietro. How are you? Hope being in a coma ain't as bad as it looks."
He pauses for a moment before he says, "Hey, Pietro. Guess what's happened since you've been in your coma? I fell in love with and married your sister, and we have twins. A son and a daughter. You're an uncle. I'm sure you would love them if you were here. Though I'm sure you'd also have something to say about the fact I married your sister." He chuckles a bit at the end.
Again, he pauses before saying more seriously, "I really wish you were here, Pietro. We could really use your help. The whole universe is at risk. We could really use another speedster on our side in the fight against Thanos. I'm sure you'd like a good fight after so long."
He pauses for the longest time yet, then says, "I'll protect your sister, Pietro. I'll make sure we beat Thanos. In return, I hope you'll finally wake up. My kids need their uncle Pietro."
Barry stands there for a few moments before he hears somebody enter the room. He doesn't even look back, knowing who it is. It's confirmed a moment later when a familiar hand slides into his.
"Do you think he'll ever wake up?" Barry asks.
"I do. He's strong. I know he can beat this," Wanda responds.
The couple stand there for a few more moments, then Barry turns to Wanda. "Go on ahead to Wakanda. I need to take a detour on the way there," he says.
Wanda looks at him in confusion. "Where?" she asks.
Barry smiles. "I need to go find an old friend," he says mysteriously, an enigmatic smirk on his face.
Wanda raises an inquisitive eyebrow, but Barry just smiles. Finally, she sighs and says, "Fine. I expect you to be waiting for us in Wakanda."
"Promise," Barry says with a grin. He then leans down and kisses her before racing away. She smiles, having missed that breeze from Barry running away at super speed. She turns away and walks off to go tell the team, taking one last glance back at her brother.
(A few hours later, Serbia)
It's in the early hours of the morning in Belgrade. In a small bar downtown, a bearded man is downing a glass of beer and munching on some french fries while listening to the band playing in the corner. It's been a long night, and he's taking some time to relax.
Suddenly, Barry sits down in front of him, wearing a pair of sunglasses and a baseball cap. "Mind if I join you?" he asks.
The man looks at him warily. "Who are you?" he asks.
Barry removes his sunglasses and looks up so he can see his face. Recognition crosses his face, and so does a smirk.
"Well, well. It's been a long time, Flash," he says in a low voice.
"Good to see you too, Morris. Glad to see your using your powers for good now," Barry says.
"Well, I'm guessing you didn't search me out after two years just to say Hi and congratulate me for turning my life around. What do you want from me?" Morris asks.
"We need your help, Morris. It may sound far fetched, but what I'm about to tell you is the truth. There are these six stones called the Infinity Stones. They each control an essential aspect of existence. If someone has all six, they grant that person complete control over existence. There's an alien warlord named Thanos. He was responsible for the attack on New York 6 years ago. He's pursuing the Infinity Stones so that he can wipe out half of all life in the universe," Barry explains.
Morris looks at Barry, stunned. "Please tell me you're joking," he says after a moment.
"I'm deadly serious. We know he already has two, maybe more. But, we have one of the Stones. And it's on its way to Wakanda. We may have a way to destroy it. But, Thanos is going to send his armies to try and take the Stone. I've come to ask you if you'll help us stop Thanos," Barry says.
Morris sits there in silence, slowly downing the rest of his beer. When he sets it down, he looks at Barry for a few moments. Finally, he says, "Alright, Flash. You've got another teammember for now. But, you owe me one."
"You got it," Barry says, extending his hand. Morris looks at him for a moment before reaching and taking the offered hand. He regrets it a second later when Barry races away with him, leaving behind just enough notes to cover the bill.
And, I'll end there.
So, Hydro Man has returned. I hope this chapter wasn't too bad. I just wanted to have a scene with Pietro unconscious, and have Barry bring back Hydro Man. Hydro Man will join the team for the Battle of Wakanda.
Next chapter should be up soon, and I will say that it will shift back to Oliver and Thor. Hope you guys are excited for it. Until then, please review, and stay tuned.