20 Chapter 20: Changing
For those who are wondering, my hand were a bit sore yesterday. So, I can't update the chapter but here it is.
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Barry sat anxiously, waiting for the news broadcast to reveal the outcome of his actions.
When the reporter announced, "A well-known figure, Dr. Harrison Wells, has been discovered dead, strangled in the middle of a football field," Barry felt a surge of anticipation.
"Great," Barry thought to himself, "Now I just have to wait for his lawyer to contact me."
Feeling a mix of excitement and relief, Barry realized that while his relationship with them might suffer, he could now fully focus on his technological pursuits, knowing that Reverse Flash was no longer a threat. Plus, with Gideon at his disposal, the possibilities seemed endless.
As tears streamed down Cisco's cheeks, he was devastated to hear the news.
"What? Dr. Wells is dead?!" Cisco exclaimed, feeling lost without the father figure who had always been there for him. "Who could have done this?!"
Meanwhile, Caitlin and Ronnie were shocked and stunned upon hearing the news. Returning home, they never expected such tragic news to greet them.
"Who?!" Ronnie's anger surged, his temperature rising.
"Dr. Wells," Caitlin said, her voice heavy with sadness.
Barry found himself on a call with a lawyer representing Dr. Harrison Wells.
"Mr. Barry Allen, I'm a lawyer representing Dr. Harrison Wells. We need to discuss a few matters," the lawyer informed him.
"Okay, where?" Barry responded, eager to resolve the situation.
The conversation took in the lawyer office and they delved into matters concerning Star Labs and more.
Eventually, it was agreed that ownership of Star Labs would pass to Barry, as per Dr. Wells's wishes. The lawyer handed Barry a pen drive containing important files.
Accepting it gratefully, Barry returned home and inserted the pen drive into his computer.
As he watched the video it contained, relief washed over him—it was the same video. Barry sighed, relieved that there were no unexpected surprises.
Barry swiftly sent the video to the police as evidence, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. As he waited anxiously at the Central City Police Department, two hours felt like an eternity.
"Now I don't need to feel guilty. I've saved my dad," Barry reassured himself, finally feeling free from the burden of doubt.
Spotting Barry, Joe approached him, and they embraced.
"I'm sorry I didn't believe you," Joe apologized. "You were right. There was a man in yellow that night."
"It's okay, Joe," Barry responded, grateful for the understanding.
"I'm glad," Joe said, a weight lifted off his shoulders.
After the revelation of another breaking news, Barry learned that his father, Henry Allen, was exonerated and set free after being falsely accused.
Relief flooded over Barry, knowing that justice had finally prevailed for his father.
Eager to return to Star Labs, Barry meticulously tested every corridor, searching for the one with the secret door.
When he finally located it, he entered with a sense of anticipation, relieved to find the tachyon device still safely stored inside.
Barry approached the white stand and placed his hand on it. "Gideon, nice to meet you," he greeted.
A holographic blue face materialized before Barry, responding in a woman's voice, "Nice to meet you too, Barry Allen."
"Up to what year is your database?" Barry inquired.
"Until 2190," Gideon replied.
"Hmm, could you show me all of my inventions that I've created?" Barry requested.
Gideon displayed over 300 inventions and remarked, "This is just the surface, Barry Allen."
"In that case, could you show me the blueprint for the solar propulsion system?" Barry inquired.
Gideon promptly presented the blueprint, leaving Barry amazed by its complexity and ingenuity.
"But how did I integrate it into my suit, Gideon?" Barry inquired.
"By utilizing subatomic particles, which you refer to as Pym particles," Gideon explained.
Barry smiled at the mention of Pym particles.
"Could you show me the blueprint of my latest suit design?" Barry requested.
As Gideon displayed the blueprint, Barry's eyes widened at its complexity.
"How is that even possible?" Barry muttered in awe.
"Because you created it, Barry. With your ingenuity, anything is possible," Gideon reassured him.
'If Gideon can assist in recreating many of my future inventions, I can utilize this advantage to its fullest. First, let's enhance the security system of this facility and repair the particle accelerator,' Barry resolved within himself.
"Gideon, prepare for the restoration of Star Labs and upgrading the security system," Barry instructed.
"Understood, Barry," Gideon acknowledged, displaying the materials needed for the repairs and initiating the security system upgrades.
"Please proceed to order the necessary materials," Barry instructed.
Gideon promptly began the procurement process, executing Barry's directives efficiently.
Barry pondered aloud, "If you have all of this information in your database, why didn't Eobard Thawne use my creations?"
"Because he can't. There's a lock that only responds to Barry Allen," Gideon explained.
"What kind of lock?" Barry inquired, puzzled by this revelation.
"The connection with the Speed Force," Gideon clarified.
'Damm, why is my future self is on crack with tech?' Barry mused, surprised by this revelation.
"Gideon, who are the founding members of the Justice League?" Barry inquired further.
"The Flash, Batman, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Power Girl," Gideon listed.
"Give me their data, excluding mine," Barry instructed.
The hero database appeared, and Barry sighed as he scrolled through the profiles of Wonder Woman and Power Girl.
"This is troublesome. Gideon, where is Power Girl currently located?" Barry asked, rubbing his nose bridge in frustration.
"Beneath Mount Whitney, in a secret laboratory," Gideon replied.
"Gideon, provide me with a revised blueprint for the suit I'm currently wearing," Barry requested.
"Do you want to include the Tachyon device?" Gideon inquired.
"Sure," Barry affirmed, swiftly retrieving his suit and examining the blueprint before heading straight to the workshop to begin the enhancements.
After a few minutes of work, Barry successfully integrated the improvements into his suit.
Barry quickly donned the upgraded suit and activated the comms by pressing on his right earpiece.
"Gideon, can you hear me?" Barry asked.
"I hear you, Barry Allen," Gideon replied promptly.
"Nice, let's head there then," Barry exclaimed, dashing off to the location and consulting Gideon along the way. "Where is the secret laboratory?"
"It's located beneath 2 kilometers down," Gideon replied.
Barry began to vibrate and phased through the ground, marveling at the futuristic surroundings of the secret laboratory. He adjusted his vibration frequency to evade even the most advanced cameras.
As he traversed the facility, Barry stumbled upon two tubes containing individuals. 'That's not Power Girl, that's Superman! And why is Martian Manhunter here?' Barry wondered, perplexed by the unexpected discovery.
Suddenly, the data in Gideon's Justice League file changed, listing Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and The Flash as members. Barry's confusion deepened.
"I'm going to break these guys out," Barry muttered determinedly.
Barry swiftly liberated the two individuals and transported them to Star Labs, placing them in the Time Vault where Gideon resided. He tended to their needs, providing clothing and care, while ensuring the proper functioning of the tachyon device.
"Gideon, is it possible for me to reach light speed with just the Tachyon device?" Barry inquired.
"It would not be possible, as you would surpass light speed. I suggest you construct a full suit capable of withstanding such velocity. Given your proficiency and connection to the Speed Force, you are not yet capable of achieving it," Gideon explained.
"I suppose you're right. More work, I guess," Barry acknowledged with a sigh. "But it still doesn't make sense that you said there was Power Girl. That guy is Superman."
"It seems like the future has changed," Gideon remarked.
"Ah, so by saving the two of them, I've erased Power Girl from existence," Barry realized. "But I still need to explain this to them and to my friend who will visit Star Labs," he added.
Meanwhile, the doctors in the secret laboratory were dumbfounded as they discovered their experimental subjects had vanished.
"Who can explain this?! Quick! We need an answer before our boss fires us!" one of the doctors yelled in panic.
They scrambled to review the footage, witnessing their subjects inexplicably disappearing into thin air.
"What?!" Several of the doctors exclaimed in disbelief, stunned by the inexplicable turn of events.
