Part 31
Erin's eyes went wide as she looked at her soon to be sister in law.
"What makes you think I am pregnant?" Asked Erin
"You may fool my bitch of a mother. But I know both you and my brother. You two might have been chosen for each other, but you have been in love since you were fifteen. So does my brother know or are waiting to tell him after the wedding?"
"He knows. Your dad suspects. The only one that seems to have no clue is your mother. Not that I care that she doesn't. If she did, Charlie and I wouldn't be getting married and I would be banished by her."
"I know. My mother doesn't think that there is any reason for a man and woman to be intimidated other than to have a child. Erin, I am happy for both of you."
"Thanks Caitlin. So now that you are engaged to Barry, have you two done anything?"
"No. We kissed. But nothing more."
"Are you scared?"
"Yes. Barry is the first man I have ever felt close to."
"Caitlin, when it comes time for you to be with Barry that way. Talk to him and tell him how you feel. I can see how he looks at you. To him you are the most beautiful woman in the world."
"Thanks."
"Anytime."
Fifteen minutes later the wedding started. Caitlin walked down the aisle followed by Erin's niece Chrissy who was the flower girl. Everyone stood as Erin made her way down the aisle on the arm of her father. Charlie stood in front of the Bishop smiling. Charlie was dressed in his formal army dress uniform. Caitlin knew her brother hated the thing. Mostly because pinned to the uniform were a bunch of medals that he had not earned. They had been given to him only because he was the crowned prince. As was his rank of Major. While Thomas had started to change things it was going to take time. Charlie understood that. He planned to change more when his time came. Members of the Royal family would have to earn both military rank and awards. Erin's father kissed her cheek and placed her hand in Charlie's.
"Take care of my little girl." Said Erin's father
"You know I will sir." Said Charlie
After he took his seat the Bishop started the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today to join Crown Prince Charles Thomas Michael Snow and Lady Erin Grace O'Connor in marriage. Marriage between the right people is a wonderful thing."
The Bishop went on about marriage, but Caitlin wasn't listening. She was watching out of the corner of her eye. She had a feeling that something bad was going to happen. Her nerves were getting to her so bad she could feel her skin start to chill. It was a sign that she was on the brink of losing control of her powers. That was something she couldn't let happen. There were too many people who didn't need to know the rumors about the Royal family were true. So far nothing unusual had happened but it was only a matter of time. While Caitlin had always gone out of her way to steer clear of Hunter Zolomon. But she knew him well enough to know that he will kill everyone attending the wedding in order to get what he wants. What he wants is control over the Snow Kingdom.
Zoom and his men approach the gates of the palace. Once they reached the gate he ordered his men to attack. The palace guard easily took out his new men. Not that he was surprised. His more experienced men took down a number of the guards. They made their way into the palace killing everyone they came across. Soon they reached the grand ballroom where the wedding was taking place. He stopped his men waiting for the right moment to enter.
"Remember to kill everyone except Princess Caitlin and the bride." Said Zoom
Caitlin smiled as she watched her brother and Erin kiss. They had just been pronounced as husband and wife. It was then the doors of the grand ballroom burst open and close to a hundred armed men came in. The guards and members of the army moved in to protect the Royal family and guests. Both Ronnie and Eddie moved in front of Caitlin and the other members of the wedding party.
"Barry get the girl and Erin out of here!" Yelled Caitlin
Barry nodded and looked at his cousin Jesse who had arrived a couple hours ago for the wedding. They took off at super speed. Jesse grabbed Chrissy and Barry grabbed Erin. They placed them down in a secure bunker under the palace. Barry returned to the ballroom leaving Jesse to protect Erin and Chrissy. When he returned he noticed that many of the guests had already been removed from the room. How he didn't know. But he didn't really care either. He could tell the temperature of the room had dropped. He saw that Caitlin had created both a shield and sword out of ice. As had her Aunt and cousins. Charlie was engaged in battle with who looked to be Zoom's second in command. One of Zoom's men grabbed Patty and put a knife to her neck. As he was about to slice her neck open an arrow came flying through the room and hit the man. The man dropped the knife seconds before he hit the ground. Barry rushed to Patty and checked her over. Seeing she was unharmed, he scooped her up and dumped her in the bunker. When he returned Queen Carla was on the ground bleeding having been stabbed. Caitlin was pinned to the wall by Zoom. He had removed his mask and grinned in a way that scared the hell out of him. Barry ran over to them and pulled Zoom away from Caitlin lightning flashing in his eyes.
"Get your hands off her Zolomon!" Said Barry
"Well if it isn't the idiot Prince of the Central Kingdom. Tell me something, your highness, how is it you and your cousin got Lady Erin out of here as fast as you did?" Asked Zoom
"I was blessed by one of the gods. Not that it really matters. You are not going to get your hands on Princess Caitlin." Said Barry
"You think that you will stop me? You may be blessed by the gods. But I am a God! The God of speed!"
Barry caught Caitlin's eye and saw her nod. She then formed a sharp ice dagger tossing it to him. When Zoom grabbed Barry holding him with one hand while vibrating the other. Zoom slowly moved his vibrating hand close to Barry's heart. But before he could phase his hand into Barry's chest he moved faster than Caitlin could see jabbing the ice dagger into Zoom's heart. Barry fell to the ground on top of Zoom's dead body. Caitlin was by his side in seconds and helping him up.
"You ok?" Asked Barry and Caitlin at the same time.
They smiled at each other.
"Yeah I am ok." Said Caitlin
"I am too." Said Barry
They looked around the room and saw nearly all of Zoom's men down and the rest surrendering. Caitlin looked to see her brother on the ground next to the body of the man he had been fighting. Caitlin ran to her brother and could see that he was injured. She placed her hands on the deep cut on her brother's chest and used her powers to close it.
"Hey baby sister, saving my butt like when we were kids." Said Charlie
"Shut up idiot. What made you think that you could beat Mark Mardon in a sword fight?" Asked Caitlin
Charlie didn't say anything. Barry headed over to check on Queen Carla. He was met by King Thomas who shook his hand at the younger man.
"She is dead." Said Thomas
"I'm sorry." Said Barry
"You saved my daughter and made sure the mother of my grandchild was safe. Barry, there was no love between my wife and I. Take my daughter to her room and tell her about her mother."
"Make sure Patty's parents thank Oliver Queen for saving her life."
"I will. I have to thank him myself. He took down a number of Zolomon's men."
Barry nodded and headed over to Caitlin and escorted her out of the room.
