Running Out of Time {Barry Allen/The Flash}

Chapter 9

Right after I told Barry(who I barely knew) that I was the Time Turner I went home. I was going to go home in the first place, but I forgot my leather jacket there.

That leather jacket was and still is my favorite. I hadn't grown since the first year of high school, and that's when my dad got me it.

*Flashback*

"Katie, can you take off my leather jacket?" My father asks.

"No, I like it too much. I'll make you a deal. If you get me a jacket, I'll stop wearing yours." I smile at my dad.

"We'll see about that. Just go to school." He smiles back.

***

When school finishes, and my bus ride is over, I run inside my door.

"Dad, there is this parent thing- dad?" I ask, looking around. Then, he pops out into the kitchen with a blue leather jacket on.

"Guess what I got you." He says taking off the blue jacket.

"Is that mine?" I ask with the biggest smile on my face.

"Only if you give me mine back." He says.

"Yes, deal." I smile handing his over, while he hands me the blue leather jacket. I slip it on, and zip it up. "Oh my god. Thanks. I love this." I say while walking to my mirror.

"You're welcome. I'm glad you like it."

*END OF FLASHBACK*

I smile to myself at the memory. I quickly slip on my jacket, and head out the door. I feel in my pocket and notice my white ski goggles. I take a quick glance at them before looking back at my bike. I slip on my helmet, before driving away to STAR Labs.

***

I walk inside, right on time as usual.

"Hello." I cheer, while they groan. "What? It's 'training' day!" I jump. I walk over to Cisco and Caitlin and spin them in their desk chairs. Then Dr. Wells wheels in with Barry not that far behind. Barry avoids looking my way, and I try to do the same.

***

"What can you do?" Dr. Wells asks.

"Well..." I says thinking to myself. "I can speed it up, slow it down, and stop it... I mean, so far. I don't know what else I can do..."

"Can you fight?" Cisco, and Caitlin ask in unison.

"A bit." I smirk. "Just a little. Umm, I got into some fights during school..." I mumble the last part.

"Really? Did you win?" Cisco asks. Caitlin elbows him in the ribs. I laugh to myself.

"I guess you'll have to see for yourself, kid."

"I am not a kid." Cisco whines.

"I would like you to fight Barry." Wells says.

"Nope. Sorry, not happening. Maybe if you want to see my ass kicked I would. Fight The Flash? Ha-ha."

"He's not that good of a fighter." Cisco says bluntly.

"No, he's just inexperienced." Caitlin says.

"I am standing right here." Barry says.

"I think you fighting him is a good idea. It gives us an idea on your skills." Caitlin says.

"Okay, sure I guess. I don't see why not." I say shrugging. "Just don't kill me, Barry. That wouldn't be good for work." I grin.

***

"Why did I sign up for this?" I groan.

"Because we are so awesome." Cisco cheers. I just shake my head.

"I don't even have a costume. I have to fight in a cute sweater, and scarf. That's dangerous... The scarf could blind me-" 

"Quit complaining." Barry groans. I roll my eyes. 

"I was just stating-" 

"Okay, fight." Doctor Wells demands. 

"I don't know... I'm not really into superhero stuff. I can't save Central City... I could barely save my parents."

"What?" Caitlin asks. 

"She said-" Then Doctor Wells silences Cisco. 

"What do you mean 'I could barely save my parents'?" Barry asks, "What-" Then in the split second I have, I throw a punch. It shuts him up right away, especially when he grabs his nose in pain. "What was that for?!"

"Sorry, sorry... Well not really..."

"Lets redo this later."