Origins

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Barry Allen, known as the Flash, took a deep breath as he stood in the darkness of Eobard Thawne's alleged-abode. He couldn't deny the tingling unease that filled every fiber of his being. The red and yellow lightning symbol emblazoned across his chest glowed with a pulsating intensity, reflecting his determination. This was a risk, but he had to know if his greatest enemy was up to something malicious once again.

With a burst of speed, Barry phased through the door, his senses on high alert. "Thawne!" he called out, his voice echoing through the penthouse. He expected to be greeted by the familiar sight of Eobard Thawne, wearing his trademark smirk. But to his surprise, the room was empty, except for a figure hunched over on the couch, muttering to themselves.

Barry cautiously approached, his blue eyes piercing the darkness. As he drew closer, the truth began to unravel before him. There, in Thawne's arms, was a baby. A baby who bore an uncanny resemblance to Eobard himself.

"What are you doing here?!" Eobard's voice echoed through the room, filled with a mix of annoyance and confusion. Despite the intensity of the situation, Barry couldn't help but notice a flicker of vulnerability in his arch-nemesis' eyes.

Stepping forward, Barry tried to keep his composure. "I... I didn't expect to find you like this," he admitted, his voice tinged with bewilderment. "What's going on, Thawne? Why do you have a baby?"

Eobard let out a sigh, his grip tightening on the child as he glanced away. "This isn't what it seems," he muttered, his normally sharp features softened by a trace of melancholy. "You wouldn't understand, Flash. It's... complicated."

Barry's mind raced, trying to process the enigma before him. Was this a trap? A ploy to distract him from some other sinister plan? But there was a flicker of genuine emotion in Thawne's eyes that he couldn't ignore. Against his better judgment, Barry chose to offer a shred of trust despite knowing the high possibility of disaster.

"Tell me, Thawne," Barry spoke firmly, masking his lingering doubts. "I want to understand. I won't make any sudden moves if you don't. But if this is a trap, remember that I won't hesitate to ruin your plans"

Eobard's gaze met Barry's, a mix of bitterness and vulnerability etched upon his face. He hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "This baby...is my daughter. Her name, is Elliott." he confessed, his voice quieter, as if sharing a secret.

The weight of Thawne's words settled heavily on Barry's shoulders. This was no ordinary confrontation between hero and villain. It was a glimpse into a man's journey through time, a man whose choices had consequences that extended beyond themselves. Barry realized that in this moment, Eobard Thawne was showing him a side he had never seen before.

Silence enveloped the room as the two adversaries stood in mutual contemplation, their roles momentarily shattered. The future was uncertain.

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