Bartholomew “Bart” Garrick (Impulse)

# Impulse

## Bart Garrick

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*A teenage speedster that wants to make a name for himself as a hero, Raised by Jay Garrick, a retired optimist that kept him on the right track until he was truly ready.*

## History

### Early Life

One night an Older Couple received a knock on their door at Keystone City. The owner of Garrick’s home rushed out of his lab and upstairs to answer the door. Found no one there but a baby in a wicker basket. That was left with a single note reading his name Bartholomew. With no clear indicator of where this infant came from, they take the infant inside and at first try to discover who the baby belongs to. Called an old army buddy of his, Ted Grant, first but is left with no real clues from the police or friends and colleagues alike. So, Jay and Joan found that this could be a blessing in disguise. The couple had been talking about adopting for a while. Not exactly looking forward to a baby, maybe a child or a teenager but nevertheless. Life was complicated for them, Jay was the first Flash that got his speed when he was younger right by the Second World War. And the couple had lived their lives until retirement and excused as being more worried about finances than anything else.

However, Jay had a patent in the making of a new chemical solution that is not perfect, but if sold to the right company, like, say example STAR Labs, with his possible revolutionary source of Fuel that can make a difference in people’s lives, possibly used generators as a high value. And if gone well, this family would at least be financially stable for the long term. Even with this boy being a sudden inclusion, that is if the actual parents of this infant wish to come to take back this baby, though with no clear ideas on how to contact them without any sort of surname for this child or familial ties besides a **first name**. Jay and Joan figure they can keep him around and raise the child independently. How difficult can this be? Though as time progressed from days to months, it became clear that this was not exactly an ordinary baby but something special that they would never have expected.

### Being a Kid with Interesting Quirks

And so, while Bart grew up, he learned many things, like finding himself remembering the pattern of things a lot easier than most people his age. Being naturally curious, he always found himself wanting to be active, almost always on the move even when he didn’t need to be. He was practically put on a short leash in places like Museums or Zoos during field trips so he doesn’t somehow run into exhibits or largely peculiar situations. Sort of discovered his superspeed through short bursts and the occasional shock of electricity, even when he didn’t run his socks along the carpet. Accidentally running so fast that he slammed himself into the windshield of a neighbor's car. And many more impulsive daredevil experiments, and though he's restless.

He’s in some way inspired to be like his dad, who is a scientist, a war hero, and the kind of person who always seems to have the answer. This is probably the most oblivious yet happiest state of being Bart could be. Jay, on the other hand, felt a strain of guilt, wondering that maybe his son getting these powers was partially his fault. No amount of scientific theory can entirely explain if this was something innately he was born with or if this came about due to Jay holding Bart when he was just an Infant. And perhaps Bart’s exposure to the Velocity Formula Jay was working on prior to selling it to STAR Labs that might have caused this. Or maybe it’s due to Jay’s own Speed Force connection being the cause of this. Joan, on the other hand, is trying to make heads and tails of how to care for a growing speedster child. Who unexpectedly seemed to eat a lot every day, she expected some growing pains, but this was on another level. However, this mystery is something that puzzled the family and what caused this overall change. That didn’t stop these couple of parents from helping their son grasp his powers. And, in turn, help make him the kind of hero Bart is today.

### The Big Night

Though the minimal challenges passed and went along the way, something changed everything from the get-go, such as the night of the Particle Accelerator explosion. The whole destruction-wide cataclysm even impacted a few places in Keystone, as the wave of energy caused a citywide blackout that partially impacted the region. This night in effect, became a part of Bart’s interest and a small heroic moment. He, without much permission or much of any recognition that night, went out of his way to help people. And as an 11-year-old with no real clear idea of how to go about all of this. He runs out and tries his best to help accident victims and civilians that need clear assistance at hospitals in Keystone. The little blur of light that at the time helped make sure Keystone got up and running as quickly as it could. However, he wasn’t able to help with the emergency and serious situation that stuck around Central City. Once Bart returned home, he was just tired and hungry. His parents were least worried sick and angry. Granted, having superpowers, they understood the need to want to use his powers. It’s still a scary thought for them, though; what if he gets so injured he can’t even walk again? Many scenarios run through their minds.

### A Promise

So as a compromise, he promises all of his responsibilities to come first. He needs to start small and work around helping the neighborhood first. That means focusing his attention on life first, Jay got Bart into Baseball the first thing in a week. In some way acts as an improvised way for him to train. And Joan made sure Bart sat down and did his homework or did his chores before going out to save the cat that’s stuck on a tree again or help the neighbors out with anything. As months pass, Meta’s began popping up here and there. Regular people who just gained powers, rumors of the red blur or the scarlet speedster even reached his neck of the woods. Keystone City named Heroes similar to that one in Central City, Crimson Comet, and Kid Flash as their nominated citywide hero. And as time progressed, Bart even aspired to be like the big heroes. He even had a moment to shine in the not-so-distant future.

### Being Impulse

Got a suit that could withstand the friction of his speed. Went by the moniker of Impulse and with his first foray into becoming more public. With the help of Kid Flash, he was able to join a short interim team-up with other teenage to younger heroes that broke up, unfortunately after his first run into the devastation of Coast City, in the invading hands of villains that were fought valiantly against by the Justice League at an Airport. He was glad to offer help to civilians that needed it with evacuation procedures and such. And then, one day, he got a text about some trouble going on from Cyborg and did some side hero work without telling many people. And those assistance jobs he did helped him connect with Starfire, who’s recruiting him onto a new team with other fresh vigilantes that can now be known as Titans. But since then, he’s continued to operate more or less by himself. Kept up with school being near the top of his class. Terrible participation drops him down to an average level due to how late he is consistent. But he’s in many clubs and sports and got a job working at Pat’s Diner in Central. Bart’s close to graduating as a senior now and makes the occasional trip anywhere and everywhere. Always on the move and does most things that a normal teenager does, like parties. Just seem to never really slow down, though. At the end of the day, he’s glad for the life he’s living at the moment. Wouldn’t dream of changing it for the world. Though his dad wants him to think about his future, he doesn’t exactly have many options. Though he can try and see about applying for a STAR labs internship, maybe that can work out? Like, what’s the worst thing that can happen, another particle accelerator explosion?

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Speed Force Counduit:** As you know, being a speedster and getting those powers from the speed force manifests itself as electricity and grants the usual perks.
* **Superhuman Speed**
* **Heightened Stamina**
* **Heightened Agility**
* **Regenerative Healing**
* **Heightened Senses**
* **Increased Mental Fortitude**
* **Speed Force Protective Aura:** Grants him Superhuman Durability
* **Aerokinetic**
* **Self-Molecular Vibrational Movement**