Barry Allen

***"My name is Barry Allen, and I am the Fastest Alive, I am The Flash!"*** - Barry Allen, The Flash

**Bartholomew Henry "Barry" Allen** is a Forensic Scientist working at the Central City Police Department (CCPD). Allen is also more known as the Speedster Metahuman known as **The Flash.** As a child, Allen witnessed the murder of his mother, by an unknown assailant, this crime saw his Father wrongfully blamed for the crime. Since then he has dedicated his life to the truth and proving his Father innocence. After on night in his Lab, Allen was struck by a bolt of lightning mixed in with the chemicals he was working with. After a 9 Month Coma, Allen awoke, and used his newfound powers of Super Speed for good, and became the hero known as The Flash, protector of Central City.

## Biography

### Early Life

Barry was born on March 14th 1998, to Dr. Henry Allen and his Wife Nora, in Central City.

### Losing his Mother

In 2007, when Barry was 9 years old. Nora Allen was attacked and murdered inside of their Home, by an unknown assailant. His Father was then wrongfully accused of committing the act, which saw him sent to Iron Heights Penitentiary, despite Barry pleas of his Father innocence, with no evidence to back these claims up, and nobody believing the child. Allen was taken in, and fostered by Darryl Frye, the Captain of the Central City Police Department. For years Barry continued to visit his Father in prison, always assuring him, that he would get him out, and find the man responsible for the crime.

As Allen grew older, he graduated from Central City University with a degree in criminology, physics, and chemistry. Skills he had studied in order to help gain the knowledge to help prove his Father innocence. He was eventually hired by the Central City Police Department, working as a Forensic Scientist in the Crime Lab.

### Gaining his Powers

One night, Barry was working late, during a thunderstorm. During which Barry was struck by lightning through one of the windows, sending him flying backwards, right into a batch of chemicals, which he was bathe in. Allen was then knocked unconscious, before he was found. Allen was afterwards taken to the Central City Hospital, where he went into a 9 Month Coma and kept on Life Support. Unbeknownst to all, Barry had actually gained a connection to the Speed Force that night, giving him the abilities of Super Speed, and being able to Vibrate his reflexes. Becoming a Metahuman.

Eventually Barry awoke from his coma and resumed his normal life, all while he started to uncover his abilities. Barry was then inspired by heroes such as Superman to become a hero. With these newfound gifts Barry became the protector of Central City, called The Blur by some.

### Apprehending Captain Boomerang

One day a Bank Robbery being pulled off by Captain Boomerang caught Barry attention. Barry sped off to the scene to confront Boomerang. Barry was able to knock out his accomplices and engaging in a short fight with Boomerang, before detaining him, and bringing him to Police Custody. Afterwards, Barry changed back into his civilians clothing, where Frye informed him on a few cases he needed to get down.

### Learning How to Slow Down

A few days later, a criminal by the name of Captain Cold attempts a Bank Heist. The Blur would speed into the scene, but Barry overconfidence of his powers got the best of him. As Cold had a Cold Gun, which is able to stop anything moving at high speeds. Cold would soon encase Barry in an Ice Block, telling him next time, not to rush into things.

Barry soon is able to clear his thoughts, as he's able to vibrate his molecules out of the Block, Barry would rush back to CCPD. Preparing himself for his next encounter with Captain Cold, upgrading his suit, and giving it a more portable way of transportation..

Soon, Captain Cold commits a hijack on a transport vehicle, for tech to upgrade his Cold Gun. The Blur soon arrives sporting a new suit, as Barry finally dubs himself The Flash. The two engage in a fight, as Barry tries to think it through, and have a clear mindset. Focusing on one thing then another. Flash is soon able to defeat Captain Cold, detaining him, leaving him for the CCPD, before He speeds off, leaving the scene.

## Relationships

### Family

* Henry Allen - Father
* Nora Allen - Mother
* Daryl Frye - Adopted Father

### Allies

* Iris West - Love Interest
* Wally West - Mentee
* Jay Garrick - Mentor

#### Justice League

* Bruce Wayne/The Batman
* Clark Kent/Superman
* Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
* Hal Jordan/Green Lantern
* Arthur Curry/Aquaman
* J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter

### Enemies

* Leonard Snart/Captain Cold
* George Harkness/Captain Boomerang
* Evan McCulloch/Captain Boomerang
* Starro The Conqueror