#hrwellsxreader

Barry wasn’t fully convinced that this woman wasn’t a threat, so he stayed on guard. Right now she was staying at Star Labs until you could leave. Presently, she’s seated in the med area, eyes staring at the wall. HR knocks at the door and her gaze turns. 

“Heya! Thought you might be hungry.” 

He placed the big belly burger bag down with a smile. She shifted a bit uneasily. 

She wasn’t blind, they were all a bit stiff around her, except for you and now HR. 

“Aren’t you afraid of me?” 

“I could never be afraid of you.” She means to call him out on a lie, but the way his eyes convey so much fondness, it’s hard to do. 

“I’m not her, you know. We may be doppelgangers, but we’re vastly different. “ 

“You’re still (Y/N).” 

She looks down at her feet.

“You know she might die. They aren’t weak like the beings in this dimension. “

“I know that.” He removed his hat. 

“I’m afraid that I’ll lose her.” 

He knew he wouldn’t be able to talk you out of it. Now more than ever you would be driven to go. You felt responsible for the pain your other half was now feeling. You relate with it. Her eyes mark everything. 

“Harrison.” The use of his name is a bit strange. No one had called him Harrison in years. He moves closer at the gesture she makes. When she holds out a hand to shake, he senses no ill intentions. It’s almost like an invitation. HR wears a smile, reaching and taking her hand. When their palms touch, his eyes widen. 

“HR.” 

Your call catches his attention. He turns, and you walk inside. 

“I’m pretty much packed for tomorrow. The sooner we leave the better. “

This is the goodbye he’s been dreading. You stare at your doppelganger, and HR eyes shift as she lays on the bed, turning her back to the both of you. You get the message, walking outside as you slide the door close. Both you and HR head towards the speed lab where pretty much everyone else is conversing. When you get there, Barry’s straightens. 

“How is she doing?” 

“As good as you can expect. My plan had been to stay here a few more days, but I think I’ll be leaving tomorrow. This threat is more dangerous than we realize. I can’t risk any more of them jumping through here. We need to take the fight to them. Cisco, is everything ready?” 

“I’m vibing and ready to go, just say when. “ 

That’s one less thing to worry about. 

“HR while I’m gone I’d really like it if you could-” 

“I’m going with you.” 

Your brows knit. 

Harry folds his arms, and Caitlin sends him a sympathetic look. 

“HR, you can’t. We have no idea how the atmosphere there will affect you. (Y/N) has her ring, that may be the one thing that can stand universal changes. “ 

You know he’s scared. So are you. But you can’t risk him going there. 

“I know how you feel, HR, trust me.” 

“You have no idea how I feel. “ 

This time, it’s different. His tone, his expression. 

“I love you. I’m in love with you. I’d die for you (Y/N).” You let out a breath, swallowing at the purpose in his voice. 

“I’m going with you.” HR opens his palm, and you’re stunned at the brilliant pink glow that emits from the ring in his hand. Everyone is just as taken. You gasp. 

“H-HR where did you..” 

“He has all the prerequisites for a lantern.”

Your doppelganger steps out from the hallway. 

“I thought I imagined it when we first met. That glow in his eyes. The light I sensed when he was near you. It’s not a coincidence. He’s the same as my Harrison. He has the same need to protect you. The one I’ve always held for my husband. “ 

She no longer has a ring on her finger, and suddenly it makes sense. 

“I’m done fighting. I think the reason I was brought here wasn’t for revenge. I suppose the universe knew this battle was over for me. The same way it knows there’s one waiting for the both of you. A fight only you two can stop.” She shoves her hands in her pockets. 

“I can’t make up for all the lives I took with some twisted ideal of love, but I know that I can do this. You’re meant to do great things, I knew it the moment I saw both of you.” She turns to you. 

“Don’t make the same mistake I did. Let him fight by your side, not from the sidelines. If things get too hairy, I’ll be there. You know how to call me Harrison.” She turns her wrist, and the ring in his hand gives a slow pulse. She smiles. 

“Don’t go getting killed, otherwise I’ll hunt you down myself. “ 

That’s the last thing she says before she flicks her wrist. You don’t see much, she steps through what looks like an invisible wall. In a matter of seconds, she’s gone. You can’t do much more than gape. 

“Well damn, you’re a lantern too. I could use one of those snazzy rings.” 

Cisco reached for the ring, plucking it from HR’s hand. The second HR is no longer holding it, the light vanishes. Cisco turns it, inspecting it carefully. 

“Huh.” 

He hands it back to HR, and the light returns with a vengeance. HR looks almost hypnotized. 

Barry and Caitlin wear a small smile.

“I guess there isn’t much of a choice. You were chosen, HR.” 

You’d like to deny it, but it seems true. You’d been so hell bent on protecting everyone that you forgot that HR was feeling just as helpless. His pleading eyes turn on you. 

“Please, let me fight with you.”

At this point he’s begging. You take his hands, nodding. 

“Alright.” 

HR’s face lights up immediately, and he hugs you so tightly. You return it, burying your face into his shoulder. 

Sometimes you needed to remind yourself that you didn’t have to do it all on your own. 

You had friends. 

That night you spent the majority of time putting your affairs in order. You would be gone for who knows how long. Making a mental list of all the people you needed to speak with. The following morning when you walk into Star Labs, your first thought is to look for HR. He isn’t around. Not that you’re surprised. 

After Walker’s visit, you could tell he was avoiding you. Barry sends you a sympathetic smile from across the room. Cisco is on the computer running a background on the realm you’re about to enter. After you’d provided him with the coordinates, he said he wanted to be prepared for anything. He didn’t want to accidentally vibe you into some universal volcano or ocean. 

“From what I can tell, the atmosphere there is similar to earth’s so you shouldn’t have any physiological issues. “ 

That’s a relief. 

“Also I think that you should pack a-” 

The alarms blare, and in an instant Barry is in his suit. You raise your ring, and your suit draws instantly. Cisco braces for any kind of attack. None of you predict the swarm of red energy that washes over the entire room. Both you and Cisco have been knocked right off your feet, and Barry appears to be trapped behind a barrier. He runs, but it offers no resistance. You grunt, picking yourself off the floor and moving to Cisco to see if he’s okay. He stands with you, holding his shoulder. You search left and right but you can’t see the attacker. You do hear footsteps coming from the hallway.

“(Y/N)!!” 

It’s HR. 

“Don’t come in here!!” You warn. He ignores, and right as he makes it to the entrance, someone lands in the middle. The face that is looking back at you brings alarm and shock. There’s a twisted smile on the individual’s face. The suit they wear is an exact replica of your own, except this one is a chilling red. HR is now frozen in his spot. 

“(Y/N)...” 

He’s looking at the woman in surprise. He has a right to be. She’s wearing your face. She turns to him, and that deviant look changes. 

“STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!”

Your body just reacts, and you materialize a fist, knocking into her body with force. She slams into the opposite wall harshly, and her body rolls. She’s unconscious. Barry’s barrier falls, and the second you’re clear you run right into HR’s arms. He hugs you, relief washing over the both of you. 

“You’re safe.” You whisper, holding on tight. For a moment you weren’t sure he would be. 

“I’m okay, are you okay?” He pulls back to look at you, and you nod. 

“I’m okay.” He smiles. 

Barry moves cautiously to the female that’s unconscious. 

“Here you go.” 

You hand HR a soda, and he takes it with a bow. 

“Thank you Madam.” 

You smile, taking a seat on the computer as you run through the security system. HR sits next to you as you go over all the entrances and exits. 

The rest of the team are taking a much needed break. You’d told them that you could manage the city while they went out for a night. Though you know at the first sign of trouble, they’ll all come running in. 

You’re so absorbed in your work. The quiet makes you a little suspicious. HR wasn’t exactly the most introverted person you met. He was always doing something. You turn to him, only to find that he’s already looking your way. When he takes notice, he looks away quickly, playing with his drumsticks. You chuckle. 

“Is there something on my face HR?” You get back to your sweep.

“Nope.” He says happily. 

“Well if you keep staring at me I may just melt.” 

He doesn’t respond, and you raise a brow, about to turn back to him. He slides his chair closer, and you’re a bit taken aback when he leaves a kiss at the back of your ear. You swallow. When he pulls back, this time you turn to him fully, and he scratches his neck a bit bashfully. 

“S-Sorry, we’re supposed to be on watch. I won’t distract you anymore.” 

You shook your head. 

“It’s alright.” 

Now that you think about it, there hasn’t been a point where you’ve been alone with HR. Through all the changes that have been going on, it’s been a bit crazy. You lean in this time, giving him a little peck. HR blinks, and you nibble on your lip. You move back and he follows. This kiss isn’t as fleeting as the first. HR basically pulls you out of your chair and into his. You’re straddling him, pressed to his body. His touches are so soft and exhilarating. You’re both a bit greedy right now, but it’s fine. 

“(Y/N) I need you to-” 

You pull apart, breathless. 

Harry is standing in the hallway. He makes a face, taking a sharp turn. 

“H-Harry!!” 

“It can wait.” 

He’s gone within a few seconds. HR is still trying to catch his breath, hair so cutely ruffled. 

“M-My bad.” He says. You just giggle. 

“No apology needed.” you offer, pulling him back into a kiss. 

~~

Harry of course told Cisco of your little make out session. Who told Barry who in turn told Iris. Basically they all now knew of your night endeavors. 

“No wonder you were so quick to kick us out.” Cisco snickers. You’re in his work space helping him with a project. 

“Be quiet, don’t tell me you’ve never made out with anyone in here at night.” 

“Point taken.” 

You smile as you pass him a screw. He takes it, making his modifications. Cisco holds his hand out for another item, and you're about to give it, but your ring pulses. You pause, and so does Cisco. 

“Please tell me that’s just you.” 

Shaking your head, your eyes lift when the lights flicker. It’s just for a moment. Cisco drops his device, and you both are rushing out of the room, heading for the cortex. 

Barry is standing at the entrance and he’s looking at something, or someone. HR is at the desk, and you slow your step. When he turns, you know something’s different. His eyes are unusually blue, a glow you’ve seen before. His posture has also changed. He looks down at his hands in awe, then his eyes move to you. 

“HR….” 

“Hello (Y/N).” 

His voice sounds nothing like HR.

“There is a lot we need to discuss.” 

You recognized that voice.

“Saint Walker?”

He nods.

“I apologize, I hadn’t intended to possess this man. I sent my pod to communicate the way we had before, but he must have touched the chamber."

You can’t help but smile. That does sound like something HR would do.

“Is something wrong?” Barry questions.

“Not on earth, but the planet which I resign now is about to face a war. The beings that I fight against are trying to create chaos in that realm. As I’ve said before, you have no obligations to help me. But your assistance would be greatly appreciated."

“Of course I’ll help you Walker.” You step closer.

“We’re friends aren't we?”

“Friends? I’m unfamiliar with the concept.”

“It means that whenever you need my help, all you have to do is ask, I’ll do what I can.”

“How strange but endearing.”

Cisco and Barry laugh.

“The coordinates of my location are engraved on the pod. “ He gestures to his chest.

“The journey will take a few days by earthly standards. I advise that you pack whatever you think is necessary. With any luck, we may be able to avoid this war altogether.”

“I understand. I’ll leave as soon as I’ve gathered all that I need.”

“Thank you.”

He bows his head. When he raises, he’s still wearing an awfully thoughtful look on his face.

“Is something wrong?”

“There is nothing wrong, it’s just this body. His will is significantly strong. Or perhaps it’s something else."

Walker moves closer, and he stops when he is right in front of you.

“This is strange.” He placed his hand on his chest.

“His heart is racing, I believe it has something to do with you.”

You can’t help but blush.

“(Y/N)...”

You’re stunned, that sounds a lot like HR. His hand moves to your cheek, and he leans in, leaving a kiss on your lips. The second they touch, a blue light is drawn from HR’s body. He pulls back, and you stare.

The orb of light now shows the hologram of Walker. He looks a bit disoriented.

“That was unusual.” Walker states.

HR blinks a few times, then it seems like he’s fully registered where he is.

“(Y/N)!! You won’t believe what just happened. There was this blue glowing ball and it kept calling out to you so I got closer to inspect it. I may have poked it a few times but it sucked me into this blue place!” HR exclaims.

“In the future, you really should avoid touching strange orbs of light HR."  Barry states.

“You’re right BA. That was really weird.”

“You’re telling us.” Cisco mutters. Now that he’s no longer taken by the light, you move closer.

“I’ll be there as soon as I can, Walker.” He nods.

“Be careful.” He warns.

“You too.” You place your ring against the glowing ball as it disappears.

“You’re leaving.” HR speaks.

“I’m not leaving. I just need some time. I can’t abandon Walker.”

“But he said it’s a war. How does he expect you to fight a war!!”

It’s apparent that HR heard most of the conversation that you shared with him despite the state he was in.

“HR I know you’re scared, but trust me I can handle this. We’ve dealt with far worse."

“Not like this.”

The way he speaks, you’d think he knew what it was you were about to face. You want to provide reassurance, but he moves back, turning and walking down the hall. He’s left both his hat and his sticks on the table. You just stand there. 

Any words you provide clearly won’t be enough to change his mind. You’re not exactly itching to go into battle. But this was an entire planet. Even if Walker wasn’t your friend, knowing about such a threat and doing nothing wasn’t something you were capable of.

“Give him time, I’m sure he’ll come around.”

Six Years Ago

Hands cuffed, you stare blankly at the wall. It has been maybe a few days. From the second he took you, you'd been trying your best not to show too much. It was difficult when you were clearly scared of the time traveling speedster.

Eobard is standing over at the entrance of the room. You have no idea why he’d taken you. He had pretty much won. Barry and the others had already discovered his identity, so it’s not like you could provide inside information. Wherever he’d taken you was obviously off Team Flash’s radar. The room was well kept, you could have been anywhere.

“Hope you’re getting comfortable."

He walks over, and you raise your guard when he takes a seat on the bed. You jest back, closing your eyes, body shaking. You aren’t sure what to expect. When his hand touches your cheek, you look up, terrified. You expect that cold look, the one he wore when he confronted Barry. But something about his eyes is almost caring.

“As long as you cooperate, I won’t hurt you.” That just adds to your distress.

“What is it that you want!” You feel so helpless. You weren’t a meta. There was no way to defend yourself against him.

“I just want you.”

He leans in and you turn your head. Eobard grabs your shoulders, and this time, you’re adamant on showing no fear. At least you try.

“You’re a monster..n-no matter what..I’ll never love you. I’ll never join you. S-So you might as well just k-kill me now!!”

It’s reckless to taunt him, but what else could you do. You’d sooner die than let him toy with you. Apparently those words aren't what he wants to hear.

“That can be arranged.”

His eyes glow that devilish red, and you hold your breath when he lifts his hand. You gasp, because it all seems to happen so fast. You blink, and when you look down, that hand is lounged in your chest. You let out a staggered breath, and he pulls his hand out, your body falling back on the bed. Eobard grunts.

“What a waste, you were a brilliant scientist. We could have rewritten history.”

He walks away, watching the single tear that streams down your cheek. Eobard tilts his head, because you blink.

“What….”

The glow that sparks in your chest confuses him.

“All will be well.”

The voice behind him startles him more.

“That’s impossible!”

Eobard can’t fully comprehend what’s happening and he isn’t able to do much but watch as a blue ball forms around your body. It levitates, shooting right out the window with you in tow. When he turns around to follow, another light hits him right in his chest. Eobard is momentarily caught in a glowing prison. The second his eyes open, the barrier is gone, but so is that voice, and you.

~Present~

“All those years ago, that power was inside of you just waiting to be activated. Could you believe I had something so powerful under my wing without the knowledge. I suppose it is poetic justice.”

Eobard speaks from behind the glass.

Team Flash has gathered. Everyone was still a bit unclear of what exactly took place. To make things a bit more complicated, there was a hologram of what looked like an alien right at your side. Barry figured since you didn’t seem threatened by it, then that was a good sign. If anything, that figure had saved them all. Iris hadn’t left Barry’s side since she confirmed he was okay.

“Got nothing to say?” Eobard challenged.

Even behind the barrier he was still trying to be in control.

“You hold quite a bit of rage, Eobard Thawne.” Walker’s words make you turn.

“You feel it, his speed force?”

Walker nods.

“I can, so can you.”

He points to the ring, and you look down at your palm. Lifting your hand, you’re a bit shocked at the suit that instantly materializes. Cisco jumps back, and the rest of them stare. The black and blue outfit has you gaping. Even Eobard is gazing at it in interest. There’s a circular insignia right at the center of your chest.

“This is mad awesome!” Cisco sounds very excited.

“This is incredible…” You say wistfully.

“You’ve transitioned very easily. I was concerned after the injury you faced that the process would have been delayed. “ Your fingers run over the feel of this suit on your skin.

“All those dreams, I sort of thought I was going crazy.” Walker shakes his head.

“It was the only way for me to complete your change. Initially, I was called to you before. While you were recovering. I could not take the chance. When you were fully healed I contemplated letting you live your life without the knowledge of this. Humans are strong, but you’d suffered so much at the hands of this man. I was worried the burden of this power would bring nothing but pain to your life. I am usually very objective when it comes to the individuals chosen. But I felt somewhat protective of you, responsible. Had I been there in person, maybe you would not have endured so much.”

“You saved me.”

He shakes his head. “I did no such thing. You saved yourself.” The holographic hand is placed on your shoulder, and Walker smiles at you.

“Can you just send me back, this sappy reunion is disgusting.” Eobard mutters.

“Shut up Thawne.” You say it with no hesitation, and he raises a brow.

“Acting all high and mighty because you got a little power boost. “

You remove the ring, and the suit retracts. Eobard watches as you click the button, and they all go into fight mode as he steps out. He’s still cuffed, but this is Eobard after all.

“I believe you misunderstood Eobard Thawne.” Your eyes are closed at Walker speaks.

“The ring does not make us powerful.” Your eyes flicker open, and they are all taken with the blue hue of your irises.

“We make the rings powerful.”

Eobard swallows, because a part of him can feel the sheer energy that is bouncing off your body. His frown deepens.

“You’re naive, we could have been unstoppable."

You just send him a smile.

“I am unstoppable. But not because of the power." You turn back to the team.

"Because I've always had a family here, and I'll do everything I can to protect them."

You never imagined the day would come that you’d stand up to the speedster who had caused you so much heartache.