With the ever present threat of the Worldkillers, the entire D.E.O. was on edge, though there had been no reports whatsoever as to where this threat was or even if it was on Earth.  Barry and Kara had remained with her mother as much as possible, and Alura ended up being a remarkably quick study and was speaking nearly perfect English.  She could sense how nervous Barry was when they were around each other and when Kara had to go into action as Supergirl, she took the opportunity to broach the subject.

“Barry…

“Alura…hi…I was just…”

“Barry, you don’t need to be so nervous around me.  I can see how much Kara loves you.  More importantly the last time you were in the City Central…”

“Central City?”

“Yes…dealing with whatever threats your friends and family encountered, Kara and I talked about you.”

“Only good things I hope?”

Barry let out a nervous chuckle that did not go unnoticed by Alura.  She knows from Kara that even though he’s a meta-human and deals with the impossible on a daily basis, the young man still has a small amount of difficulty wrapping his head around the fact that aliens exist.  Especially since he’s married to one and there are times she seems just as human as he is.

“Barry, Kara has told me that the two of you have been together for over a year now.  My daughter will never have anything but good things to say about you.  She even says you saved her life.  So for that; you have my gratitude.”

“To be honest, I’m not sure I really did much.  I don’t even remember doing what Kara said I did.”

“How you saved her from someone called Live Wire?  How you were completely composed of pure energy?”

“Yeah that…it all still feels like a blur and…”

“I kind of understand that…I find that running tests on your physiology would be fascinating…on Krypton we didn’t have people like you.”

“I’m not sure how to take that…uh…”

“Sorry, it’s the scientist in me; I may have been the Chief Judicator for Krypton, but at heart I was always dedicated to the advancement of science, like my husband.”

Barry relaxed as Alura realized her words could have been offensive to him.  She may be speaking his native tongue, but she still has much to learn in the way Earthlings live and work.

“I’m not offended, I’m a scientist also.  It’s just Kara has told me that you were always more focused on justice for your planet.  She told me about Astra…”

“Actions I regret having to take.  I tried so hard to get my sister to listen to reason…to work with us instead of against us in the fight for survival.  If not for Non’s destructive influence I may have succeeded.  But sadly…”

“Fort Rozz…I know.  Kara told me everything.  It is how we started to build our relationship over similar losses in our lives.”

“Who did you lose?”

“My Mom…I was eleven.  A time traveling speedster came back from the future to kill me…before I could become the Flash.  Back then I couldn’t even have suspected what my life would become.  But I had to watch my Mom die and my Dad be arrested for it…”

Alura can see how difficult it is for Barry to tell her of this tragedy.  But the fact that he’s being so open though he barely knows her, is a good sign of trust.  He’s about to continue when Kara flies back in; looking no worse for wear except for the small amount of dust on her uniform and in her hair. 

“So…what did I miss?”

“Not much Kara…Barry and I were just discussing his…”

Kara can see the single tear rolling down Barry’s face and she knew that he had been telling her mother about his parents.  Though she had just been in a massive battle with a Meta who had the ability to create sandstorms, she still wrapped her arms around his shoulders in a comforting embrace.  Thankfully, her mother went for a change of subject.

“You know Kara…you and Barry have been spending time with me for the past week and a half.  I feel like I’m keeping you from something and I know he would have rather been out there with you in the fight…”

“I would have been if not for still needing to recover from the injury Icicle caused to my calf muscle.  I’m still healing Alura…”

“I know.  But you two have been married for only a short time now.  You shouldn’t put your plans on hold for me.”

“Mom…we can’t leave right now…Central and National need Flash and Supergirl.  And with the threat of the Worldkillers…”

“I won’t hear any more of this.  Our lives are fleeting and you two should enjoy every minute you have together.” 

Barry and Kara both immediately noticed the hint of sadness in Alura’s words.  Although it had been twenty-four years since she lost her husband, the pain of watching him die would always be in the back of her mind. 

“The Worldkiller threat is still unsubstantiated at this point and from what you’ve told me; Kal-El is doing everything he can to find out if they’re here.  I insist that you take some time away and celebrate your wedding…what do they call it on Earth?”

“A honeymoon, Mom.  I still don’t think this is the right time…”

“I have to agree with Kara…leaving our cities right now is…”

“Stop.  The D.E.O. seems well equipped to handle any threats National City may face and I’m sure your friends in Central would tell you the same thing Barry.  You two give your all to protect and save lives.  Take some time for each other.  You have to know you’ve earned it.  Besides if the Worldkillers are here, there will be time enough for a fight.  Don’t let these moments of peace go to waste.”

Kara shrugged because she knew her mother was right in her statement.  She was leaving the decision up to Barry because National would be well taken care of, Central on the other hand was more of a concern given that it didn’t have the D.E.O. He took a few moments to think it over and finally made a decision.

“Your Mom’s right Kara.  There’s always going to be another threat.  Right now we’ve been running ourselves ragged.  We should do this.  We haven’t had any alone time since before the wedding.  And remember, for six months I was technically dead before coming home for you…”

“I haven’t forgotten about that Barry…but are you sure?  National may be able to handle being without Supergirl for a week or two…but Central?  Can we leave it unprotected?”

“We won’t.  I’ve got an idea.  So what do you say Mrs. Allen?”

“I say…let’s do it…as long as we go somewhere that there’s plenty of sunshine and a beach.”

“We can go anywhere to find that Kara.  Just need to stop in to Central and let our friends know about the plan.”

Given that winter was fast approaching and Barry’s injury required time, Kara’s decision of a warmer location for their honeymoon was extremely appropriate.  So while he took the flight Alex offered, she took off for her apartment for a shower and change of clothes before she would meet him there.  Upon arriving Barry was surprised but pleased to see Harry in the Speed Labs with Jesse.  The next moment provided a shock for all of the team as a bolt of lightning  came running into the building.

“You guys are never going to believe what happened to me.”

“Wally?”

“Yeah; it’s me Barry.  Looks like Harry’s experiment to bring your powers back did affect me after all.”

“But…how…when?”

“I’m not really sure of the how.  But the when was a few weeks ago.  You know why I took the time away?”

“After Zoom…and…”

“Yeah…well a few weeks ago I was minding my own business, still trying to figure out why Jesse had gotten powers but I didn’t.  I decided to take a walk through my old neighborhood when two cars came careening around a curve way too fast…”

“Street racers…”

“Yeah Dad, but they weren’t what I was worried about the most.  There was this little girl playing in her front yard and her ball went rolling out into the street.  In the next instant time seemed to stop and next thing I know, I’m standing in her yard, ball in hand.”

“Wally…you’re a speedster now.”

“Barry Allen…master of the obvious…”

“Come on Wally; Barry was just trying to point out that…”

“I know Dad.  I’m just still trying to get used to all of this.  At first I was jealous of Barry…thought that he was more…”

“Wally, you know you and Barry are not rivals.  I’d be proud of the both of you whether you have powers or not.”

“I know that now, and Barry, I owe you an apology for the way I acted when I first showed up…”

“It’s all right Wally.”

“Anyway…now that I’ve got these powers…I need to learn to control them.  I was hoping you could train me.”

“Anytime Wally…but the thing is…”

Before Barry could finish, Kara came flying in, and quickly changed out of her Supergirl uniform into more casual attire with a pair suitcases at her feet.   She didn’t even notice the newcomer and she walked over to Barry and pecked him on the lips.

“Got us all packed, Barry.  Ready to go?”

“Yeah Kara…in just a minute…I’m kind of…”

Kara turned to see all the shocked faces staring behind her and one very confused young man staring directly at her, his jaw hanging open in disbelief.

“Barry…is…is she a speedster too?  I didn’t know we could fly!”

“Yeah sorry Wally, we can’t fly.  Kara is…well…she’s…

“Barry…who is this?  I thought I’d met all your friends and family?”

“Sorry…Kara…; meet Wally West.  He’s…”

“Hi…, I’m Joe’s son.  I didn’t know Team Flash had picked up a new hero in the months I was gone.  So Kara…what can you do?  And can I take you out to dinner sometime?”

“Well…ehm…Wally…I’m Supergirl.  And while I’m extremely flattered that you’d like to take me out to dinner, I’m kind of married…”

“To me.”

Wally turned away from Barry and Kara after the former spoke up, desperately trying to hide his embarrassment about hitting on his foster brother’s wife.  For their part, the couple just laughed and shook it off as Joe once again brought up the point Barry was trying to make just before Wally came in.

“So what was so urgent that we all had to be here Barr?  When you got here you were…”

“I’m taking some time away Joe.  Kara and I…well we never got our honeymoon and we’ve been running ourselves ragged ever since her mother came crashing to Earth in a Kryptonian pod a few weeks ago…”

“Wait…wait…Kara…repeat that?”

“I’m still trying to figure everything out myself; Joe.  The long and short of it is that my mother survived the destruction of our home planet.  Her pod brought her to Earth.  She’s safe in National City and she encouraged Barry and I to go on our honeymoon.”

“Well the two of you certainly deserve it…but what about protecting Central and National?  Who…”

“National City is taken care of.  And I was thinking that I’d go see Jay.  His Jesse might just be ready for a new challenge.  And she could help Wally with learning about his powers.”

“Hey what about me?  Is Earth 2’s Jesse Quick getting replaced already?”

“Sorry Jesse…of course I would have thought about you first.  It’s just been a while since we’ve seen you outside of the wedding.  I remember your powers had been fluctuating.”

“They were, but they seem to have stabilized.  I think I might have been holding myself back.  Partly because I didn’t think I could be the hero that you are, Barry.”

“What did I tell you Jesse, don’t try to be another me, just be you.  Sure you’re going to make mistakes, things won’t always go right.  But it’s how you deal with the whole world telling you that you’re not good enough that builds character.  A hero gets back up and fights no matter how many times they get knocked down.”

Jesse rolled her eyes at Barry reminding her of his belief in her.  Her father had wanted her to stay out of the hero life, but when Barry was up against two massive threats, she couldn’t stay on the sidelines.  It was then that Harry finally encouraged her to use her powers.  With that reminder in place, she knows how she can repay Barry.

“You should take some time off Barry.  You and Kara both deserve your honeymoon.  I’ll stay here and help out.  I can even help train Wally.  Go.”

Barry and Kara looked around the Cortex and all of their friends and family were nodding in agreement.  The couple had more than earned their time away and they knew Central City like National City would be in good hands.  Before they left, they both packed their uniforms as they knew that there was a chance something could happen that would require Flash and Supergirl.  It was a course of action that Caitlin questioned.

“Do you two really plan on engaging in super-heroics on your honeymoon?”

“Come on Cait…you know we always have to be prepared.”

Cisco and Caitlin laughed at Barry’s comment because he was never far from his uniform and couldn’t honestly stop being a hero even for a minute.  Kara was the same way.  As they stepped out of Star Labs, Joe offered to drive them to the airport because as a wedding gift he booked them a flight to and a hotel in Oahu.

“Thank you Joe, but we have to stop in Smallville first.”

“Why there; Kara?”

“Uncle Jon and Aunt Martha couldn’t make it to the wedding with him in the hospital so Barry and I agreed we’d go see them.”

“Well I hope you two have fun.  I agree with Jesse, you two need this.”