Timeless Wells (Flash) - Speedster Chapter 23
“Can you pass me the screwdriver?”
You hand it over to Avery as she tightens the bolts.
“That should do it.”
She’d become quite independent with her inventions. You know she wants that validation as a scientist. In a lot of ways she’s just like you when you’d started. It was tough when people often wrote you off. But she was putting in the effort, so you just knew it would all pay off.
“I switched out the chip for my memory calculator.” She lifts the small device with a grin.
“It’s my best one yet. Considering how the last two imploded I think I’ve finally perfected the equation.”
She pulls out what looks like two earbuds from the side of the small item.
“So are you going to finally tell me what it is?”
She grins.
“Yep! It’s built to help people who suffer from diseases that affect their memory. It forms a link with your internal processes and stores it in the box. Sort of like a flash drive. This way they’ll never forget the people closest to them.”
You’re impressed to say the least.
“Avery..that’s incredible.” She blushes.
“Well, I try. “ With a little giggle, she moves it over to the charging station.
“I’m going to give it some time to fully charge up, then I’ll start running the necessary tests. “ She’s basically bouncing on her feet. Avery is packing up about to head to have lunch.
“I’ll meet you and Evan up there in a while. I’ve got to finish my blueprints.”
“Alright, but don’t make me have to come get you again.” She lectures.
“I won’t.”
Avery takes off with a wave, and you try to quickly mark up your outline before you head out. The door to your side opens and you raise your head. It’s another intern. She’s holding a pretty big electronic that sort of looks like a boombox radio. When she moves to the charging station you straighten.
“Hey, you can’t have more than two charges at a time, it’ll overload the system.”
“Don’t remember asking for your advice rookie.” She snarks. She completely ignores your words, setting it on on the station right next to Avery’s devices. Stepping away she places her hands on her hips.
“What were you saying?”
You don’t get why they feel the need to always prove that they are smarter.
“I’m telling you it’s going to-”
You hear a spark, and your head whips in the direction of the machine. She doesn’t look as sure now.
“Shit!”
She moves over to yank it out of the socket.
“No, don't touch it!!”
She is right in front of it and you see the fire that ignites. A bolt shoots out and you race over. You step directly in front of her, shoving her in the opposite direction.
It strikes you right in the chest and she drops to the floor with a grunt.
Your body is sent flying into the air, harshly against the wall. Your back creates an indent at the force, dropping to the floor shortly after. The small fire has set off alarms in the room, and it’s not long before you can hear blaring sirens.You’re trying your best to stay conscious as the room begins to fill up with smoke. You just barely see someone coming in your direction. You’re picked up off the floor. It’s a task to keep your head upright.
“I should have listened to you.”
It’s the woman from before. She hoists you by the shoulder, carrying you out of the room. Once you’re safely outside, you catch a glimpse of those worried blue eyes that you’ve seen all too often before you fall unconscious.
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“Are you sure she’s alright?”
The doctor nodded at Harrison.
“It’s smart that you have a med bay located on the premises. Most labs fail to realize just how dangerous it is dealing with advanced technology. She wasn’t inside for very long, so there wasn’t a mass amount of smoke in her lungs. I’d advise that she take it easy for the time being.”
“She will, thank you.”
The doctor shook his head, stepping back as he left. Harrison's eyes moved over to your form.
“As much as you insist you aren’t a hero, you sure have a knack for putting yourself in the line of fire just to help.”
The individual responsible for the fire had come forth and explained the entire situation to him. After containing the flames into the room, the fire department had put it out. The room itself was locked down until further notice.
He brushed his hand along your cheek, taking a seat next to your bed. Your vitals were fine, but it didn’t stop his worry. He’d hold off sending you to a hospital for obvious reasons. It wasn’t just the fact that you were a speedster, but you were also from another earth. He didn’t want common doctors poking and prodding at you like some kind of experiment.
It really did pay to be rich. He could afford the discretion.
“Your friends are very worried about you. They were reluctant to leave your side.”
It was nearing seven and you still hadn’t woken up. He was beyond worried. But what could he do?
“Please wake up..”
Harrison leaned over and he left a soft kiss on your lips. Pulling back, he felt defeated. He always thought that given his powers he would never be in a vulnerable place again. But it’s clear that power didn’t exempt him from pain. His thumb brushed over the pulse at your wrist. His gaze strayed for a second, because it seemed to be steadily increasing. His eyes drifted when the machines started to beep a little louder than normal.
Your eyes opened and Harrison was startled when he saw the streams of lightning dancing over your irises.
You shot up right out of bed, speeding around the room. Harrison stood to his feet.
“(Y-Y/N)!”
Your body was moving way too fast for him to track and when you finally stopped, you crashed right into him. Both of you tumbled to the ground. You rolled for a moment, and when your bodies stopped, you were looking down at Harrison with the widest grin.
“Harrison!!”
You were practically glowing with joy and he couldn’t understand why. He straightened, taking your hands.
“Are you alright?”
You nod vigorously.
“I’m better than okay! This is awesome, did you see that! Did you see me? I was like zoom, then zip, then badumm!”
It could have been his imagination, but you were talking a little faster than usual. It was as if you were on an adrenaline high.
“Jeez, I feel great. Like I can fly, like I’m superman!! WOHOO!!”
You began laughing and he wasn’t sure whether to be worried or happy.
“I think that bolt of lightning might have given you a sugar rush. “ He stated.
“Yep it did. That machine was some kind of generator, so when it went boom, my body absorbed the wave! I’m so high right now!!”
Despite the statement, you were still smiling. Harrison let out a sigh of relief, chuckling.
“I hope it wears off soon, I have a feeling you’ll be a little exhausted tomorrow.”
“WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT I’M GREAT!!”
You then persisted to run around the room some more to prove your point. Harrison merely watched.
