NOTES: Hi guys. This is the final chapter. Thanks for reading it, commenting and supporting my work as you always do and for giving me awesome ideas for prompts and stories. You guys are the best.

I'll take a small break, I really need it. But I will still do the New Year's short fic (2 chapters only) with Kariver and SuperSiren. It will just be a bit later than expected.

I also have Infinite Crisis to keep writing and 2 more prompts I got, but this will happen in January, after I come back from my small break. So I wanted to wish you all happy holidays and a merry xmas, and I hope you all are safe and well in this crazy times we are living in. 

Enjoy.

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Barry and Sara spent most part of the night kissing without anything deeper than that happening, surprisingly. It wasn't something Sara was used to, at least every time she hooked up with someone, she always expected things to end up differently, but Barry had no rush at all after all of the excitement from their 1st kiss washed off, and really wanted to take it slow. He was a true gentleman and she never had met anyone like him before. They both were shirtless, sure, but still sharing many kisses and enjoying each other whispering nice things to each other, hugging.

- This is new... To me... I like it – Sara said as she caressed Barry's face.

- For me too – Barry said – I mean, I really like you, and things never work out for me when I rush things, so... I really want you, but I also want to see where it goes, if you want to.

- I love this idea. I also always rush to things and everything ends badly – She smiled giving him one more kiss – So this is nice.

It didn't take long for them to fall into sleep and Barry felt like a kid that had won the best Christmans gift ever.

In the next morning, he felt really warm inside and happy. He turned to his side and opened his eyes, and jumped from the best in shock while he found Sara's side of bed empty. There was a note there in the pillow, and Barry opened and read it.

- "I'm sorry, I can't... I have to go" – He read, feeling really confused. Right away he knew deep inside that something was off. – This doesn't sound like Sara at all, at least not like handwriting... - He murmured as he got up and put some warm clothes on.

He grabbed some sandwich to eat, quickly and let a message to Cisco's phone, saying he would need to go to StarCity, but he would be back soon.

He knew exactly who he needed to talk to. Becaause there was something going on, and it wasn't like Sara out of nowhere decided to leave, not after they spent half the night kissing and talking and she sounded happy and finally like she trusted herself more.

He needed to talk to the person who knew her the best, her sister, Laurel Lance.

In a few minutes, he was on the Arrow bunker, looking for Laurel. He never got so fast to StarCity as he did at that moment, and ended up scaring the hell out of Diggle, making all papers in their table to fly around, causing Felicity to look annoyed at him.

- I've just organized it... Seriously, Barry?

- I'm sorry... I need to talk to Laurel, is she around?

- She's at her place. – Oliver said – Did something happen?

- Yes and no... I mean... I really need to talk to her now, can you guys give me her address? I'll tell you everything later – Barry said, noticing the confused looks on their faces, but knowing he couldn't waste any more time explaining everything that happened to them.

Oliver wrote Laurel's address in a paper and gave Barry, that left the bunker as fast as he got in, making Diggle jump once again.

- He'll end up giving me a heart attack one of these days, I swear to God! – Diggle crossed his arms, looking even more annoyed than Felicity.

Barry knocked on Laurel's door and it took her only a few seconds to open it. She smiled as she saw him but started to look worried as soon as she noticed Barry looked really serious at her. She welcomed him inside and closed the door behind him.

- Barry, are you ok? You look like you've seen a ghost or something...

- Did Sara left you any messages? Anything?

- Why? I mean, she left a few months ago, saying she needed to look for her soul, to try to recover from her bloodthirst and that she would be back as soon as she felt better. I thought she was going back to Nanda Parbat, but then my mom texted me saying Sara visited and asked me why didn't I tell her Sara was alive... once again.

- Yes, she was in Central City... all of this time. I kinda met her...

- Why does it look like there's more to this story? Because your face says it all... Spill it.

- We became close... She hsared with me what was happening and we tried our best to help her in Star Labs. She was getting so much better... She was able to control her anger and her bloodthirst...

- Why are you talking in the past? Where is Sara?

- That's what I came here to talk to you about... - Barry took the note Sara left him from his pocket and showed to Laurel. – She left me this note, but I don't think she did...

- That's not her handwriting.

- I knew it. She wouldn't just leave, not after...

Laurel stared curiously at Barry, waiting for him to complete his sentence.

- Not after... What?

- We kissed... and we wanted to figure things out between us...

- I knew it! – Laurel said, smiling knowingly at Barry – Can I call you my brother in law already? Or is it too son?

- Laurel...

- Ok, ok. I'm happy for you and for her... but... you're right. Sara is a free spirit and adventurous, but when she decides to stick with someone or see where it is going, she doesn't just leave out of nowhere. I know my sister.

- Do you have any idea what could have happened? Because I ran out of ideas.

Laurel grabbed her phone and checked to see if there was any messages from Sara, but couldn't find anything. Not even from her mom, so it was definitely not a note from Sara that Barry got.

- Like I've said, I thought she was going back to Nanda Parbat. And knowing those people as I do, I had the pleasure of meeting them before – She said it in a sarcastic tone that Barry understood rightnaway – I think this should be our first guess...

- She did told me Nyssa showed up at her place...

- What?

- Yes, she showed up, telling Sara that the only way she could deal with her problem was if she killed people, that this would ease her bloodthirst. Sara told me she didn't believe her and she insisted, and then disappeared.

- She didn't disappear, I can assure you that. I like Nyssa, but she usually has weird ways of trying to help people. C'mon... We need to pay them a visit. – Laurel rushed to her bedroom and grabbed a backpack, changing into her Black Canary suit – I know we'll have a few surprises there, so...

- The more we are ready for them, the better... - Barry said, awkwardly reaching for Laurel's arms – I'm... Excuse me... It will be faster if...

- Ok, let's go.

Barry held Laurel and brought them to nanda Parbat in super speed. He hoped she was right and that Sara was there, and he knew Laurel was telling the truth when she confirmed Sara wouldn't just leave that note and leave everything behind like that, without even a goodbye. He had some experience in dealing with the League in the past, when he helped Oliver and his team escape and he wasn't a fan of the place, but at least he knew they had a good chance of stopping whatever they were doing to Sara, if they tried anything.

Barry stopped right at the gates of Nanda Parbat and let Laurel go. She stared at him, feeling a bit dizzy, but she recovered soon. They were aware of their surroundings, ready to fight anyone who crossed their way or tried to stop them. And it didn't take long for half League of Assassins show up, pointing their swords to them.

- Hey! – Barry said as he stood with his bak to Laurel's back, both walking in circles while staring at the assassins. – We want to talk to Nyssa Al Ghul, if that's possible... No need to get messy...

- I don't think this will work, Barry...

- Well, I tried... - He said, using his super speed to punch each one of them before they could blink. He stopped, watching everyone in the ground – I told you things didn't need to get messy...

- What are you, in Ra's Al Ghul's name, doing here?

Laurel and Barry turned around only to see Nyssa Al Ghul standing before them, looking really pissed and ready to fight.

- We were looking for you... Hi nyssa, long time no see, huh? – Laurel smiled, making Nyssa stare even more serious at her.

- Where's Sara? – Barry asked, not wanting to waste any more time. – We know she is here...

- Yes she is. But she wanted to come, it was her choice...

- No, she didn't. I know that note was fake. I know you visited her offering her an absurd solution. – Barry said feeling really angry, giving a few steps closer to Nyssa - And I know she told you no, she was getting better already. So I'll ask again, where is Sara?

- We're not the enemy, Nyssa – Laurel said – And I know you meant Sara no harm, but... We want to bring her back home.

- You can see her... But she won't come home with you.

- You do realize I have super powers, right? – Barry said as he crossed his arms, staring at Nyssa, having no patience left – I'm the fastest man alive, you wouldn't even see us leave. I just knocked half your minions before they could ever see me coming, so I think you're wrong... And we will bring her home if she want to...

Nyssa stared from Barry to Laurel and thought about it for a while.

- We would be having an endless fight, you would become the League's number one enemy, we would hunt you and your beloved ones forever...

- Not before I could knock you all out and lock you in a place where you would never be able to leave. We can keep doing this forever, it won't change things... We will bring Sara home!

Nyssa rolled her eyes and turned around, ordering them to follow her.

- Well done! – Laurel whispered at Barry, impressed.

- I'm still shaking and was scare to death... - Barry said finally letting his nervous tone out. – She's intimidating...

- I didn't even notice it... - She smiled at him and they both followed Nyssa.

Nyssa brought them to a big room with a huge bed and full of old furniture, but beautiful. Sara was sat in the bed and jumped, running towards Barry and Laurel as soon as she saw them.

- You came... - She said.

- Of course we did – Laurel said

- I told Nyssa I didn't need any extra help, and she insisted only the League could save me from my bloodthirst...

- That's bulls... - Barry said and stopped talking with the look Nyssa gave him

- This is a League matter, Sara was brought back to life with the Pit, we know how to fix this... And I warned Laurel it would have consequences, so I thought it was only fitting that we would be the ones helping my beloved.

- She's not your beloved anymore... - Barry whispered, staring at Nyssa in a pissed mood.

- You're not listening! – Sara said, having enough of that. – I told you I was ready to fight my way out of here, and I would forever resent your for trying to make me kill people again, Nyssa... I don't want to be angry at you, I don't want to hate you... Because I still care for you. – Sara said as she approached Nyssa – I know you just want to help and somehow you feel responsible... I understand. But you need to believe me when I say I'm ok. I'm mad at you for kidnapping me and bringing me here against my will by the way. Even if Barry and Laurel weren't here, I was going home, but as I've told you, now you have the chance of redeeming yourself with me, and avoiding having one more enemy for the rest of your life. It's up to you!

- I don't want to, but if we have to, we'll fight you. – Laurel said.

- I don't mind at all, so... - Barry said, not even caring that if Nyssa could, she could kill him with her stare. – What? Kidnapping? Not cool... I don't like you!

- This petulant guy makes me want to stab him to death – Nyssa said and then, she turned to Sara and Laurel – But you're right. I still care about you too, beloved, you know it... And even if this annoying speedster makes me want to fight you all, I won't. As I've told you once before, you're free. I just wish you could let us help, you know is the best way...

Barry had enough of that scene and steeped in, holding Sara's hand and staring deeply into her eyes.

- Remember when we met? You almost broke my arm and told me you didn't trust anyone?

- Yes... Sorry about that again – Sara said as the images from that day popped into her mind

- Is ok – Barry smiled – The thing is, when I met you, you were broken, you didn't trust people, you were afraid you would never be able to control yourself... and Little by little you did. You even helped Caitlin to overcome her own fears, you gave her strength and courage to face whatever came her way. My point is you are better. You are in control. You did it. I told you I believed in you and I still do, that's why you don't need any crazy League training or to kill anyone... because the bloodthirst you had is in control, you control it.

- Barry's right Sara. – Laurel said – The last time I saw you, you were scared, you wanted to be far away from everyone you loved because you were scared of hurting them. And now, I see someone completely different in front of me, someone strong, confident and in control. I don't know how our friends at Star Labs did it, how Barry did it, but you are better. You already have all the help you need and... I'm here for you.

- We all are... them, I'm not sure to be honest... - Barry said as he took a look at Nyssa – I mean, c'mon, who tries to convince people they say they care about, to kill other people? Not cool...

- Barry – Sara said

- Sorry... But that's it. You did it and I'm proud of you... I never believed that awful fake note the League left to me, and I knew you actually didn't want to be here...

- Fake note? – Sara said, looking curious at Nyssa

- It doesn't matter, the thing is, you don't need any of this here... You are strong enough to deal with whatever comes your way. And we'll be there by your side.

Sara smiled, feeling emotional with the words she was hearing from Barry. She knew deep inside he meant every word. And it was incredible the effect they had on her. And to see her sister here, with him, ready to fight for her, it also meant the world to her. She knew they were right and that she didn't need the League, not anymore. She stared at Barry and caressed his cheek.

- I would never leave out of nowhere, just leaving a note behind...

- I know – He said.

- I love you...

- I... didn't know that – Barry said, staring in shock at Sara.

He approached his lips to hers, giving her a sweet kiss, with one hand in her waist and the other in her hair, feeling its softness while she hugged him, reaching for his neck to bring his face even closer to hers, if that was possible. – I love you too – He whispered.

As soon as they broke the kiss apart, Sara stared at Nyssa, that looked really annoyed at them, and smile.

- Thanks for trying to help Nyssa, even if you brought me here against my will, and lied to my boyfriend, but I'm ready to go home now with him and my sister.

- If that's what you really want... - Nyssa said.

- Yes, it is. – Sara said.

- Let's go home. – Barry said as he hugged both Lance sister and gave a forced smile towards Nyssa – See yo unever!

The three of them vanished from Nanda Parbat, and Barry brought them back to StarCity, to Laurel's place.

- I just want to say I'm really happy for both of you. I wasn't expecting it, but I'm glad it happened – Laurel said as she hugged Sara. – And I'm mostly happy you're ok now.

- I am. – Sara smiled, hugging her sister back – Thanks for coming for me... Both of you. I would get out of there anyways, but you guys helped a lot, and made it all a lot easier.

- I've told you, I was here for you. And I meant it. – Barry said as Sara came to him and hugged him.

- You two are cute... - Laurel said – But is Christmas... Do you... Want to stop by at the bunker, by the way? I'm sure the team would love to see you before you go home... - Laurel asked.

- I would love to. I miss everyone. – Sara said – What do you think?

- Sure... The last time they saw me, I scared the hell out of them looking for Laurel so we could go after you... - Barry smiled and nodded with his head.

Barry and Sara followed Laurel to the Arrow bunker and Sara felt like she was finally taking control of her life, in all ways possible. She finally had control over her bloodthirst, she had the best sister, the best family and friends and a guy she truly loved. It was definitely the best Christmas ever.

A true Christmas miracle, something she wasn't expecting at all, but was really glad it happened.