When a mysterious pod crashes just outside Central City, Barry is the first on the scene—ready for a fight, expecting another alien invasion. But what he finds is something else entirely.

A girl.

Disoriented. Glowing. Barely conscious. And completely alone.

She doesn’t remember who she is or where she came from and Team Flash names her Nova, but her powers are immense and flickering dangerously just beneath her skin. Team Flash brings her in, and slowly, she begins to recover—physically, emotionally, and piece by piece.

As Barry helps her adjust to life on Earth-1, a quiet connection forms between them. He’s patient. She’s trusting. She becomes part of the team, and without realizing it, part of his heart. There’s no dramatic threat, no timeline unraveling—just two people drawn to each other through quiet gestures, shared laughter, and soft stares across the Cortex.

There’s only one problem: Iris notices.