Post by superecwfan1 on Mar 1, 2014 0:26:21 GMT -5
Legend of the Flash #1
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24th Century : Keystone Science Museum
The clocks start to all chime in the oldest building in Keystone City . The place which is a museum to the way things used to be in the grandest of all Twin Cities of Keystone & Central City has stood there for nearly 500 years . The hallway is dark as is the room inside where a man writes in an old notepad with figures and equations.
Then with a quick move he walks over and pulls out a blackboard scooting it across the lab . His eyes study it as he writes down quotations and numbers from his old notepad . Words are seen like Multiverse and the Big Bang. Finally at the end he draws a line and circles a word. That word is FLASH = WALLY WEST.
We see this man who adjusts his glasses as he studies the board . With a nod he slowly walks from the room . Leaving the chalk board there with the name .
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The Next Day : Central City
Inside the home in the new suburbs of Central City sleeps a young 19 year old kid . His red type long hair lays across the pillow while he stirs and sleeps still. The house empty except for him .
His dreams are very different as he sees a beautiful brunette woman who smiles at him . The alarm buzzes as it doesn't wake him as inside the kitchen the robotic maid stirs and comes alive , then starts to work on his breakfast. It realizes that a young Wally West still hasn't waken as it hits a button for his bed to change automatically which always wakes him as it nearly traps him.
"Aghhhh not again..." he yelled while the robot maid seems to smirk and finishes the breakfast.
Minutes pass as he walks from his room still in a huff and not dressed fully , "You know you don't have to do that robot 1 . You could just come and wake me personally."
"I am a robot unit , Mr. West and have duties set already. You may wish to take it up with your mother and father."
"No don't mention-" Wally started as his mothers connection screen at work flashed and floated into the room.
"Wally , your not even dressed yet. Are you forgetting what your supposed to do today ?" his mother asked with a stern look .
"M-Mom , I know...I know. I got a job with-" Wally started to say as he was again cut off.
"With Dr. Rip Hunter. One of the greatest leading minds of our day. Wally , this is important. Hunter obviously likes you for some reason and your life needs this." She cut in .
"I know mom."
"Wally why can't you be like your sister ? Its a world where you need a good job . You can't be such a dreamer anymore. Its time you get your head out of the clouds." his mom continued.
Wally finished the special healthy breakfast that was made and rose from the table. His mom shook her head as she watched him walk to the bathroom and get himself ready , "Just don't be late , Wally."
My name is Wally West . Have you ever thought you didn't belong ? That you were a an outsider all your life ...raise your hand. Its just that ever since I was a kid , I have always felt like I didn't belong . Like I was supposed to be somewhere else. But here I am still just a guy as my parents think has no real ambition.
But its not like I can argue with my parents. Either you get a good job or you join the Planetary Soldier Division. And I'm not a soldier and I'd hate to have to try and kill any aliens.
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3 Days Earlier : Keystone Science Museum
It was a beautiful party at the Keystone Science Museum as everyone was there. Wally's parents had forced him to attend as he looked around at all the old things plus where a nice suit and tie . While there he sneaked off alone to get his own thoughts and look at all the older things inside the museum. As a kid he had attended the place many times and his favorite exhibit was the screens showing the 21st century . The exhibit would show various heroes and more from that era.
That time of night alone however Wally soon heard foot steps . He got a bit nervous and thought about perhaps hiding as he had already clicked the screen to start the presentation. In the shadows walked an older man in his 30's with a slight beard and long hair. Quite different from the rest of the people in today's time as their hair was kept short and very trim. Wally couldn't make out his face while he checked out the exhibit.
"Hey its ok , its a museum after all." the man said smiling.
"I-I guess. I'm sorry I should be at the party . My parents are there." Wally replied nervously.
"Its a boring party I'm sure. You attend one and you get the gist of it. 21st Century huh. That is my favorite time."
"Yeah it looks so cool. I mean nowadays you have robots to do everything and a society that seems so in control of everything now." Wally said surprised at himself.
"In that era a man could be anything he dreamed of. He could aspire to be more than he ever believed possible."
"You talk like you been there before. Isn't time travel illegal ?" Wally asked looking up.
The man was gone as he stood there alone . Wally felt a slight chill run through his spine at this man's sudden disappearance from the room. He then debated if he actually really talked to someone or if the Knundian Ale he was given at the party may have impacted his senses to imagine some stranger had chatted with him.
Finally he left the room , walking back to the party where his parents was. There standing with his father was Dr. Rip Hunter. A man in his mid to late 30's who wore old style glasses. His blond hair was cut short and he seemed to get along with everyone there as they would walk walk up to shake his hand.
"Wally , come over here. Shake the hand of Dr. Rip Hunter. The man who invented the various things we have today." his dad said.
Like ordered Wally shook his hand a bit nervously , "Its an ..honor to meet you sir."
"No , its an honor to meet you Wally. Your dad was telling me you need a job of some kind. And I do need a lab assistant. My last one quit on me on short notice." Hunter said adjusting his glasses.
"I...I'm not a scientist like you Dr. Hunter. I mean , my grades weren't very good." Wally stammered surprised at this.
"All it is handing me things. Plus you could learn a few things about yourself Mr. West." Hunter said winking.
"Dr. Hunter , my son gladly accepts the job. He is just a shy person after all." Wally's father interjected as he quickly shook Hunter's hand. Wally nervously shook his hand while Hunter stared at the young man .
Seconds later Hunter was pulled away by another influential couple there to talk as Wally's dad took him to the side , "You almost blew that. For some reason Dr. Hunter sees potential in you Wally. Don't ask me why."
"Dad , I'm no scientist. Why would he want me to be a lab assistant ?" Wally asked low while they walked away.
"I don't know or don't care. You need this and your taking this job. Its time you grew up son." his dad said sternly and walked away to join Wally's mother at the party. He watched them and his sister stand there meeting people like a happy family.