Chapter 47: Flash of 2 earths

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After reading every book available on Hindu mythology and coming up empty on Savitar, Barry, after some advice from Jay, decided to take a break from researching and decided to go spend some time with those he loved. However, before he could head over to the Bartons, where Wanda was, he got a text from Joe, telling him he needed to see him at the house.

West House

Night

"Joe, what's going on?" Barry asked as he walked in and saw Joe sitting in the chair and Iris on the couch.

"Sit down Bar, we need to talk," Joe requested and although he would rather be literally anywhere else, Barry still did as he was told, sitting on the opposite side of the couch from Iris. "I've let this go on for two long. You two, you have problems because you decided to begin a relationship and it ended. Neither one of you is to blame for that, but this can't go on because it's tearing our family apart. So, I'm going to head to the kitchen and you two are going to talk. And neither one of you is leaving until we resolve this issue."

Joe got up and went to the kitchen leaving his children alone. Barry sighed and looked over at Iris.

"When I ended it with you, I didn't expect you to take your frustrations over it out on my friends and Wanda. She told me about you demanding she leave," Barry said and Iris had the decency to look ashamed.

"I admit I'm not proud of that. But it feels like you just…replaced us with this new family and new girl in your life," Iris said and Barry shook his head.

"Wanda was never a replacement for you and The Avengers were never a replacement for Team Flash. They took me in when I had nothing and no one. I never stopped thinking about you guys but I had to move on. I love you Iris, but I was never in love with you. I didn't know what love was until I was away from you to experience what really falling in love felt like," Barry said and Iris was visibly hurt. "I'm not saying this to hurt you; I'm just being honest Iris. I fell in love with Wanda because of her, not because of any desire to replace you. For months, I wouldn't even look at another woman. My feelings for Wanda took me completely by surprise. I'm sorry that you're hurting, but I'm not sorry that I found Wanda."

"Was there anything I could have done to make a difference?" Iris asked softly and Barry shook his head.

"You didn't do anything that made me love you any less or more. I love who I love and nothing and no one is going to change that," Barry told her earnestly.

"Okay…okay," Iris said, nodding as a few tears slipped down her face. "I've been so angry, I've been blaming Wanda and your Avenger friends for what happened between us. But it's not their fault."

"It's not anyone's fault Iris, it's just the way things are. I am sorry that I hurt you, but I won't apologize for loving Wanda and wanting a future with her and our child," Barry said firmly and Iris nodded.

"And you shouldn't have to. I see now how unfair I've been. Just…just be happy Barry," Iris and Barry nodded. "Before you go, um, dad told me about Julian's archeological dig, I did some digging of my own. Turns out four scientists were killed in an exuviation in India and Julian was the point person."

"He didn't motion that…he was hiding something," Barry realized as he got to his feet. "Thank you Iris, you've been a huge help."

Barry sped out, leaving Iris behind, putting a hand to her face as she began to cry in full.

Star Labs

Moments later

"Julian lied," Barry said as he sped into the cortex, startling Cisco, Jay, Steve, Sam, and Natasha, HR, and Wally. "I think he found the stone during his archeological dig."

"You think he's working with Alchemy?" Sam inquired.

"I don't know, but he's definitely hiding something," Barry said as Cisco's computer beeped.

"Jay, we've got a hit," Cisco said as Jay looked over his shoulder. "There's energy coming from the top of the Schults building. That's the stone."

"What's the plan Allen?" Natasha asked.

"You guys won't able to see him, which severely limits your ability to help. Besides, you probably won't get there in time. The building is near Clint and Laura's apartment, have him and Wanda meet us there. Jay, you ready for this?" Barry asked as he looked at Jay.

'Yeah," Jay nodded.

"What about me? I can help," Wally insisted.

"I know you can, and you have come very far in a short amount of time, but you are still too green to be dealing with someone like Savitar," Barry said as he put a hand on Wally's shoulder. "Stay here, you'll be backup if Jay or I really need it. But not until I give the order."

Without waiting for Wally to argue, Barry and Jay sped off.

Central City

Moments later

"It's over Alchemy!" Barry shouted as he and Jay, dressed in their suits, appeared on the scene.

Alchemy's followers fled as Alchemy turned around to face them. They heard lightning behind them and Barry and Jay whirled around as Savitar appeared in front of them.

"Please tell me you're seeing him," Barry begged.

"Oh I see him," Jay said as Savitar roared, taking a threatening step closer to Barry.

"We have to take him together," Barry said.

"No, I'll distract him, you get that stone!" Jay argued.

Barry wanted to argue but he didn't have time. Savitar picked up Jay and sped off. Knowing he only had one option now, Barry turned around to face Alchemy. Alchemy powered up, being surrounded by blue energy as was the dome of the building. Barry sped passed him, running around in circles on the dome in order to build up the energy he needed. Barry threw a lightning bolt at Alchemy. It hit Alchemy and he flew back, dropping the stone.

Elsewhere in the city, Savitar had thrown Jay around like a rage doll. Jay was on the ground in an alley as Savitar deployed a spike from his arm.

"This is not your fight Garrick," Savitar hissed as he inched the spike closer to Jay.

Except suddenly, he was glowing with red energy and thrown back.

"Get away from him," Wanda hissed as she walked forward, Clint by her side, his bow drawn as his eyes searched wildly.

"Why can't I see him?" Clint wondered.

"Better question is why can she?" Jay muttered.

Back at the Schults building, Alchemy was beginning to get up when Barry sped in and punched him in the face, hard. Alchemy went down, out cold, and Barry put the stone back in the box and closed it.

In the alley, Wanda was preparing to fight Savitar when, to the shock of her and Jay, he disappeared in a flash of lightning.

"Where'd he go?" Wanda asked confused.

Back at the building, Barry pulled off as Alchemy's mask and, to his shock, stared down at the face of Julian Albert.

"Julian? Why?" Barry asked stunned, feeling the sting of betrayal.

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