"Ok!" The Flash's voice echoes throughout the training room as the teens stand next to each other in a line. "We're going to train you individually in order to improve your skills. But first we want to see what you got."
Everyone wore either a S.T.A.R. Labs T-shirt or tank top as they gave the fastest man alive their full attention. They are currently in one of the training rooms Cisco rigged up for them. Keep in mind, this is the future. Over the years, S.T.A.R. Labs' training equipment has improved. Ralph, Cisco, & Caitlin were spectating from a separate room with a substantial bullet-proof window for careful observations.
"Before we teach you how to work in a team of six. We felt it would be easier if we split you into two teams of three."
The teens give him a simple nod before he continues.
"Elisa, Josh & Daniel," he names without even looking at them. "You're Team 1. You'll go through the training course first. Your goal is to take down all the meta simulations. Some of them have been programmed to imitate the powers of villains we've come across...Good Luck." They nod and exchange looks as the rest head out to observe them in the separate room. Ralph can't help but push the button connected to the speaker in the training room.
"You got this Son!"
Elisa and Josh chuckle as Daniel rubs the back of his neck.
"Thanks Dad!"
"Ready?" Cisco's asks, he was sitting at the control table with everyone else standing around him. The Team 1 members nod and give him a thumbs up. "Gideon, Begin Training Simulation."
"Beginning Training Simulation in 3...2..1"
A/N: Have you guys seen The Hunger Games Catching Fire? If so, the training course they'll be doing is similar to the one Katniss did in the film. There will be simulations of figures like this attacking them.
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Grace wanders through one of Central City's superstores with a semi-full basket at hand. Arriving at the pet section, she immediately starts to look for a specific dog treat brand. Her fingers skim past all the packages before stopping at the spot they're usually located. They were out. She purses her lips at the empty space before glancing at the top, hoping they have refills available. Her cocoa brown eyes light up once she notices the white and purple packaging.
"Yes!" She mutters in relief before attempting to reach for them. However, they're a little too high for her. She tries for a few more seconds before officially giving up. "Really?," She mutters coldly. "Where's Daniel when you need him?"
"Need some help?" Her thin braids twirl as she turns her head to the left, stiffening at the sight of Jeremy Webb.
"No." She simply replies, crossing her arms over her chest. Jeremy then gives her an amused look that she would love to just slap right off.
"Really? Because it looks like you were trying to reach for these Mini-Bites." He's then able to reach and grab one with ease. "Here." Grace stays still with her arms crossed. He shakes the bag in front of her before she snatches it from his grasp, causing the smirk on his face to grow. "Geez, you're welcome."
"Thanks." Grace forcibly states, not wanting to be rude. Jeremy notices how annoyed she is so he decides to change the subject. "Berry & Yogurt flavor." He nods at the treat bag he retrieved for her. "Dash loves those."
"Yeah, I know...We give these to the dogs at the shelter. I used to give them to him all the time...So imagine my surprise when I get there one day and someone tells me that Taffy got adopted by the Webb family." Jeremy lowers his eyelids at her. "Of all people."
"I take it you're still mad about what happened in-"
"Don't even mention it." She warns in a venomous tone.
"Look Thawne, I get why you hate me...but I'm telling you I've changed."
"Why should I believe a word you say?"
"We were like 7!"
"We were 10 and I remember everything you did!" Jeremy shuts his eyes for a second.
"Fine...we were 10. Now we're 16. Don't you think a lot can change in 6 years?"
"No...I don't." Grace admits as her eyes fall to the ground. Jeremy lets out a sigh and decides it's best to leave her be.
"Fine...I'll get out of your hair." He's about to turn around but he faces Grace once more. "Do you by any chance know where the flowers are?"
"Flowers?"
"Yeah. It's for my date later." Grace can't help but scoff.
"Who the hell would agree to go on a date with you?"
Jeremy smiles at the floor in amusement.
"I take it Bree didn't tell you..." His brown eyes advert to Grace, whose arms fall to her sides. "Nevermind then, I'll just...find them myself..."
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"Incoming!" Elisa warns as a row of five figures charge toward them from the opposite side of the room. More figures appear on the balcony level before one of them throws a pixelated icicle from behind her. It shatters into simulated cubes once it hits the small of her back.
"Elisa, you've been struck." Cisco announces through the speaker.
"Damn it! There's too many of them!" Elisa complains as Daniel and Josh head for the row of figures charging towards them.
"You take those ones. We'll take these ones." Daniel states before Josh grabs a hold of his wrist. The two separate as they run, causing Daniel's arm to stretch. Elisa quickly turns around and hits every moving figure on the balcony with an arrow. She grows more satisfied with each one she destroys.
The boys eventually reach the row and trip the figures, causing them to stumble onto the ground. The figures stagger back up, showing signs of fatigue.
"Get back," Josh warns his teammates before he utilizes his aerokinesis to make a small tornado. The tornado immediately sucks up the five figures and everyone examines how they swirl around in it. Josh curls his fingers to guide the tornado to the middle before swaying an open hand to the side. The tornado "explodes" and the five figures crash into different walls, crumbling immediately.
The room then becomes quiet, hinting that the simulation is over.
"Very good, guys." Cisco's voice assures while the others clap in the background.
"Ok," Bree glimpses at Brett and Dante. "Doesn't seem too hard...Right?"
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Cisco was reprogramming the simulation, giving Team 2 some time to gather their thoughts and prepare. Brett twists the power-dampening ring off his finger before dropping it on Elisa's palm.
"Take good care of it."
"I will." Her hand clasps shut before she leans in to kiss his cheek. "Good luck." Brett gives Elisa a nervous smile before watching her and Josh head toward the control room. Daniel was following behind until Brett caught a hold of his attention.
"Hey Dan, do me a favor?" Daniel nods over his shoulder before walking back to shrug at Brett.
"What do you need?"
"Hit me."
"What?"
"You know the only way I can bring him out is through pain, fear, or anger."
"So how 'bout I tell you a scary story instead?"
"Daniel!"
"Seriously!? Do I have to punch you?"
"You didn't seem to have a problem with it before!"
"Well, we were in a pretty tough situation then!"
"Will you just do it!?"
"Ok! Ok!" Daniel lifts his hands in defense. Brett takes a deep breath and nods. "...are you sure you want me to do this?"
That was the final straw.
All the frustration stirring up in Brett, flipped the switch he needed to wake his alter ego up. His ocean blue eyes begin to glow as his hair slowly turns white. An icy breath escapes his slightly blue lips before he studies his surroundings. His cold eyes instantly land on the boy in front of him.
"Well, if it isn't Stretch." He smirks as he crosses his arms. Daniel rolls his eyes before heading out. Caitlin opens the door and lets him pass before joining her children.
"Brett, come on we're training next." Bree states as she fixes her hair into a ponytail.
"My name isn't Brett." He spits, almost as if the name disgusted him.
"We know." Caitlin quickly cuts in. The cryokinetic's eyes advert toward the woman who shared a body with his mother. "It's no excuse but with everything that's happened, we haven't gotten to your name...But this is your chance. What would you like us to call you?"
"Wow, we're finally getting that?" He asks in disbelief. "What's it been? 16 years?" Everyone just stands there in awkward silence before he decides to speak again. "The night I kidnapped Jeremy...Blondie over there called me something..." His eyes then travel through the window to stare at Elisa. Goosebumps form on her skin the second his piercing eyes meet hers. The corners of his mouth twitch upward, immediately detecting her discomfort.
"We need to get him out so we can save Jeremy." Dante explains to the rest of the team.
"On it." Elisa reaches for a bow before Josh places his hand over hers.
"What are you doing? You can't just shoot him?"
"Relax." She pulls her hand away. "I'm not going to hurt him." She assures before she walks toward the entrance.
"Hey! Killer Frostbite!" Elisa calls from behind Bree. Brett looks over his twin's shoulder to find her aiming an arrow at him. She lets the string go and Brett immediately freezes the arrow, causing it to fall and shatter on the ground. "Catch me if you can."
- Chp 8, Catch Me If You Can
Almost as if they we're connected, Elisa knew exactly what he was talking about.
"My name," he turns back to face Caitlin. "Is Frostbite."
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Dante, Bree, and Frostbite stand as a triangle in the middle of the room, each one facing a different spot.
"So what's the plan?" Frostbite asks as his crystal eyes wander around the room.
"We take down the simulations attacking us." Dante explains.
"Sounds easy enough." Frostbite tilts his head to the side.
In the control room, Cisco finishes setting up the program as Team 1 get a good view of their friends.
"Caitlin?" Ralph calls before she turns to look at him. "Why haven't you given Brett the cerebral inhibitor yet? You know so they can talk to each other."
"Because...with everything they've been through, I don't think Brett wants to..."
"Okay, it's ready." Cisco announces to the control room. Barry nods and speaks into the microphone linked to the training room.
"Good luck, guys. Remember, it's not a competition. Just do the best you can."
Gideon's voice is then heard throughout the speaker.
"Beginning Training Simulation in 3...2...1"
To start them off, three orange pixelated figures appear in different places of the room, one for each teen.
Dante promptly lifts his hand and strikes his target with vibrational blasts, causing his figure to shatter into cubes. Frostbite simply freezes his and Bree uses her speed to quickly run around the room. She eventually stops and hurls lightning toward her figure. It would've been an impressive start if she hadn't missed. The lightning hits the wall before bouncing around like a pin ball.
"Whoa!" Dante lets out as he moves out of the way in time. More figures start coming from the balcony level, and luckily, some of them are destroyed by the lightning ball. Barry shuts his eyes and purses his lips.
"I got it." Frostbite assures before he throws ice blasts in random directions, not being able to freeze it. One his blasts is accidentally shot in Dante's direction, but the Ramon boy is able to duck time. Once Dante stands back up, he opens up a breach causing the lightning to go through it...and into the control room.
"Where'd you send it!?" Bree asks.
"I aimed for outer space."
"Can you even do that yet?"
Elisa's muffled screaming along with the sound of clutter crashing everywhere caught their attention.
"Lise!?" Brett asks as Frostbite's eyes turn back to normal.
The second the lightning breached into the room Josh quickly grabs Elisa and protects her head. She continues to scream as she holds onto him. The lightning bounces around the control room before the hitting a device attached to the wall. The device sparks with lightning before the room goes suddenly darkens. Josh and Elisa lift their heads before slowly pulling apart.
"Is everyone okay?" Barry asks as he quickly checks up on his wife. Caitlin lets out a breath and gives him an assuring nod.
"IS EVERYONE OKAY!? IS ANYONE HURT!?" Bree asks as Team 1 bursts into the room. Her eyes land on her parents then advert to Josh who gives her a thumbs up. She lets out a breath of relief as Brett rushes toward his girl.
"I'm so sorry! I didn't think it would end up in here!" Dante quickly defends.
"It's okay. It was an accident." Barry assures as he places a hand on his shoulder. "We'll work on it, okay?"
"Well, power's out..." Cisco announces after taking a look at the device.
"You know what? How about we call it a day?" Ralph asks with his hand on his son's shoulder.
"Yeah uh...let's call it day." Barry agrees with a nod.
Josh notices the disappointed look on Bree's face.
"Look on the bright side, Bree. Now you'll have more time to get ready for your date?"
"Date?" Caitlin and Brett ask.
"What date?" Barry furrows his eyebrows at his daughter.
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"I still can't believe you're going on a date with Jeremy Webb." Brett admits as he watches his girlfriend apply eyeliner on his twin. He was sitting on Bree's bed, against the headboard, while reading a book he was really into. "Jeremy Webb! Of all people!"
"I still can't believe your dad is actually letting her go." Elisa admits as she finishes the wing on Bree's right eye.
"Please," He scoffs as he turns a page. "The only reason he's allowing Bree to go is so she can talk to him about Frostbite. Jeremy will then convince his mom not to hate us and she'll stop grilling the CCPD for 'not doing their job.'"
"Technically she doesn't hate you. She just hates Frostbite." Elisa pauses her work on Bree's left eye to point her eyeliner pen at him. "He kidnapped and injured her son. What do you expect her to do? Thank him?"
"Just ignore him." Bree suggests before closing her eyes, prompting Elisa to continue. Brett rolls his eyes at his twin's words before deciding to focus on his book. However, someone's figure by the door intrigued his eyes enough to tear away from the book once more.
"Is it true!? You're going on a date with Jeremy Webb!?" A familiar voice asks.
"Bree no!" Elisa yells but it was too late. Bree's eyes shot open, smearing the eyeliner on her left eye. The speedster's eyes advert to her best friend whose hands are placed on her hips.
"Grace-"
"And you're okay with this?" She asks Brett in disbelief.
"Hey, don't look at me. I'm on your side." Brett defends as he continues to read. Elisa quickly grabs a cotton swab to try to fix Bree's makeup but right when she turns around, the speedster stands up.
"Grace, I can explain."
"How can you just do that? Do you not remember what he did?" Grace shrugs and crosses her arms. "To Brett? To me?"
"I do but-"
"I thought you were my best friend!"
"I am your best friend!"
"If you were, you wouldn't betray me like this!"
"Just let me explain!"
"Guys, can you keep it down? I read the same sentence like five times." Brett asks, but his request is completely ignored.
"You're unbelievable, Bree! You know how much he hurt me!"
"Grace-"
"I thought you liked Josh!?" Bree's eyes widen at how loud that was.
Now she was pissed.
"A little louder! I don't think they heard you in NATIONAL CITY!"
"ENOUGH!" Elisa practically roars. "She doesn't like Jeremy. He asked her out and she's only going so she can convince him that Frostbite isn't that bad."
"...What?" Grace squints at them.
"Frostbite. Aka Killer Frost Jr." Brett clarifies without taking his eyes off the book. Grace glances at him before her eyes falter in thought.
"That's why my dad's letting me go but the truth is...Josh sister-zoned me." Grace's lips part at that information. "When I told him about Jeremy asking me out, he insisted I go...And I'm not gonna lie. It hurt...Like a lot. So I figured going out with Jeremy would-"
"Make him jealous." Grace realizes before Bree gives her a small nod. "Say no more!" Grace shakes her head before opening her arms. A smile appears on Bree's face before she walks into the hug. "I'm sorry, I freaked..."
"It's okay! I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the plan before." Bree shares before they pull away. Grace smiles at her before noticing the smeared eyeliner.
"Okay." She claps her hands. "We're gonna need some concealer for this."
5:30.
It was finally time for our date.
I look at myself in the mirror as I wait for Jeremy's arrival. He told me to dress casually so I decided to wear my new yellow tank. Well, it's not really a tank, the sleeves are more of a spaghetti strap. I also put on my jeans with a few rips and these Vans with laces, Daniel got me for my birthday. They were white with these small sunflowers dotted on them. I added a quick coat of lip gloss before I heard my mother's voice.
"Bree! Jeremy's here!"
"Coming Mom!" I turn around and realize I have no idea where I put my bag. I use my speed to zip around my room before finding it under the bed.
I stop by Brett's bedroom where him, Josh and Elisa were currently playing a round of Mario Kart. Brett was sitting to the side while Elisa and Josh sat on the small couch in front of the TV. Grace left after she helped me pick out my outfit. She didn't want to be "breathing the same air as Jeremy" when he got here.
I arrived right before Elisa and Princess Peach win first place.
"Haha! In your faces!" She excites before Brett and Luigi come in second, leaving Josh and Mario in third place. I let Elisa have her victory dance before knocking on the door. They all turn around to look at me.
"Jeremy's here." I announce as Elisa stands.
"Oh my God! You look so cute!"
"Thanks." I blush at the carpet.
"Here, I'll walk you downstairs." Brett sets his controller down on his comforter before looking at Josh and Elisa. "Start a new game while I'm gone." He then stands and motions for me to follow him out. I glance at Josh to see if he'd say anything. He gives me a small smile before turning around to start another game. So, with a quiet sigh, I turn around to follow my brother.
"Bree wait!" Josh's voice commands. My heart skips a beat and I almost get whiplash from turning around so fast.
"Yeah?"
"...Tell Jeremy I said hi."
I bite the inside of my cheek while Elisa holds onto the bridge of her nose.
It's a good thing he's cute.
"...Will do." I state before turning around and heading downstairs.
Once Bree leaves in disappointment, Elisa plops back down on the couch. She notices that Josh has chosen to play Mario again. She nods and tugs on the joystick to select Princess Peach.
"How come you don't pick Daisy? Isn't she Luigi's girlfriend?" He asks since Brett's go to character has always been Luigi.
"Yeah," Elisa tilts her head before she turns to give him a friendly smirk. "But blondes have more fun."
"Wow," Josh laughs with a raised brow. Elisa joins him with a chuckle before they decide to start the game.
"3...2...1 Go!"
Josh bites his bottom lip, fully focused and determined to win this time. However, Elisa catches up and uses a mushroom to zip right passed him.
"Damn!" He mutters before Elisa teases him with a fake evil laugh.
"Wa! Ha! Ha! Ha!"
"Don't enjoy it for too long. I'll catch up." Josh assures. Elisa can't help but smile at his confidence. One of the losing characters decides to use a lightning bolt to shock and slow them down. That's when Elisa suddenly remembers what Josh did earlier.
"Hey um...thanks for protecting me back at S.T.A.R. Labs..."
"Oh...no problem. I'm sorry if it was weird, it just happened instinctively."
"Yeah, no it's okay. I...I uh appreciate it..." Josh nods, not taking his eyes off the screen. He was able to get his hands on a red shell before tossing it toward Princess Peach. Elisa's jaw dropped as her kart tumbles over allowing Mario to pass her. "You did not just do that!"
The corners of Josh's mouth twitch upward.
"Told you, I'd catch up."
Once Brett and I reached the bottom floor, we head toward the living room where our parents we're getting to know my date.
"That must have been quite the scare." I hear Dad say.
"Yeah, I'm not gonna lie. I was terrified." Jeremy's voice replies. "I don't think, I could ever forget those cold eyes of his..." Brett halts when he hears those words. However, the sudden stop caused his new shoes to squeak on the floor. (Again, courtesy of Daniel Dibny.) My parents and Jeremy instantly turn around to find us side by side.
"Bree..." Jeremy lets out. "You look beautiful."
"Thank you." I smile before Jeremy's eyes travel toward my twin.
"Brett!" He seems surprised to see him. "Hey...I-I didn't expect to see you."
"I live here." Brett retorts with a small shrug.
"Brett," Mom scolds. "Don't be rude."
"No, it's okay, Dr. Snow-Allen." Jeremy assures. "I deserve it." He then takes a few steps toward him. "I was a jerk and bully to you growing up and...well, for that I'm truly sorry." Jeremy pauses for a while before extending his hand for Brett to shake.
Brett didn't do anything at first. I almost shoved him a little but I didn't want to make him look like a forced child. He eventually grabs onto Jeremy's hand before shaking it a little. Jeremy gives him a small smile before turning his attention towards me.
"Ready to go?"
"Yep." I nod before I lead him to the front door.
"Be careful." Dad states as he follows behind.
"We will." I assure as I turn the door knob.
"Be back by 9." I let Jeremy pass by before turning back to face my dad.
"Promise." I assure before leaning up. Dad smiles and bends down so I could kiss his cheek. "Bye."
"Bye," my family say in unison as Jeremy and I walk down the porch steps. I wait to hear the front door close before breaking the silence.
"So...what did you have in mind?"
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I can finally start calling Frostbite by his name! 😫🙌🏻
You have no idea how much I hate my writing when I call him Brett or Brett's other half, etc...
So I picked Brett & Bree's superhero names when I started writing this story (over a year ago) and I can finally reveal one of them!
Also, I just want to add this gem, I got from @theflash_barry on Instagram.
This is from 4x22.
I literally SCREAMED when Barry said Frostbite, on the show. But I couldn't talk about it because I still hadn't revealed his name yet. 😂
Did you guys know it was going to be Frostbite? I feel like I hinted it too many times. 😂
Can you guess what Bree's superhero alias will be? 🤔
Ok, I didn't like this chapter this much so I decided to give you a longer one to make up for it? 😂 If that makes sense.
Our babies have finally started training together!
I feel like Barry would've worked with them individually first instead of doing this. But I already wrote most of the chapter when I realized that so yeah...
I sometimes forget that this story takes place in the future. Technically, Nora West-Allen's time so the word "Schway" would kinda be a thing. But I'd feel weird if I just put it in someone's dialogue out of nowhere. 😝
🐶 Grace & Jeremy:
Idk if Grace is coming off as over-reacting or anything but she has her reasons. Their past will come to light eventually.
I love their interactions tho. 🤣
🤼♀️ The Training Simulation:
Guys, I'm sorry if my writing sucks when it comes to combat. I'm trying my best to improve just bear with me. 😫
⚡️ Team 2 Fiasco
That could'be gone better...
🌻Jeremy & Bree
A couple of you have commented and DMed me that you ship Jeremy and Bree.
So their official ship name is:
"Jerembree"
I kinda love it / kinda cringe but it's fine.
The next chapter will be mostly about the #Jerembree date. (No, I didn't forget the flowers he bought at the store. They're in the next chapter.)
❤️ Josh
I want to talk about Weather Wizard Jr. for a sec 😂
I think my favorite part of the whole chapter, was when he told Bree "Tell Jeremy, I said Hi"
Ah Josh...I love Josh.
I can't think of a ship name for him and Bree besides "Breesh" and I don't really like that so if you have a suggestion comment it here.
It's "Breesh" because the bromance between Brett & Josh would be "Brosh."
Are you guys Team Breesh or Jerembree?
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