Although he hadn't gone out of his way to collect them, Jack Kadere had accumulated more than just the two abilities Caitlin Snow had mentioned. Beyond those and his combat skills, he had copied the divine power Diana once possessed in her demigod years, the divine spark of Donna Troy, the nuclear fusion abilities of the female Firestorm, the morphing powers of Element Woman, and even the destructive divinity of the Firstborn.
He wasn't sure whether the Firstborn's power should be classified as raw hatred or primordial destruction, but it was his nonetheless.
Curiously, none of these abilities had altered his DNA. Maybe it was due to Protege's ability, or the lingering influence of the dimensional Crossing that had left his genetic code permanently locked. Or perhaps it was simply that the abilities he copied existed on a level higher than mere flesh and DNA, transcending biological structures altogether. Whatever the case, his body wasn't burdened by the weight of his growing power.
Because of that, Jack's mindset was calm and untroubled.
Glancing at Caitlin Snow, who was bent over her work with her back to him, Jack chuckled softly and called out, "Don't overthink it. Come have a drink."
"How can I do that?" Caitlin shot back without turning around, her tone stern. "This is serious scientific research. I can't just give up because I don't understand the cause yet. Besides, who's to say these powers won't cause problems for you in the future?"
Jack leaned back on the sofa. "I'll be in Central City for a while. As long as you keep it secret, you can study my body anytime—more thoroughly, if you want. As for something else…" He paused deliberately.
Caitlin finally turned, curiosity flashing in her eyes. "What is it?"
Whoosh!
In an instant, Jack stood right in front of her. The sudden proximity startled her, making her instinctively want to step back, but Jack caught her arm gently before she could move. Their eyes locked. With both of them dressed lightly, the air between them grew heated. Caitlin's heartbeat spiked, pounding so loudly she thought it might burst from her chest.
She tried to avert her gaze, but lowering her eyes only brought her face dangerously close to Jack's shorts. Flustered, she snapped her head back up.
"Caitlin Snow," Jack asked quietly, "can I trust you?"
"O-of course," she stammered, her voice soft. "I'll keep your secret."
"Good." Jack smiled faintly as he let her go. "Then I trust you."
He leaned back a little, his tone shifting. "My super-speed, Barry Allen's speed, and even the speed of the man who murdered his mother—they all come from the same source: the Speed Force. The Speed Force is energy. It's consumed or replenished depending on the user. What I want you to help me figure out is simple—whether Barry's Speed Force is the same as mine."
"How… how can you be sure of that?" Caitlin asked, stunned.
"It's simple." Jack smirked. "You just have to let me know when Barry taps into the Speed Force. I'll feel the ripple through my own connection."
"You… want me to monitor Barry?" she asked nervously.
"You could put it that way."
"That feels… wrong." Caitlin hesitated, her brow furrowing.
Jack shrugged. "If I wanted to hurt him, I wouldn't need to bother with monitoring. He's not my match. I could just go through Joe West or Iris West if I wanted to pressure him. This is just easier."
Her eyes widened in alarm. "No! Don't do that. I'll help you," she said quickly. "Just… give me your number."
"I'll call you tomorrow," Jack replied with a grin. Then, raising his glass, he added, "Now, how about that drink? I ran across half a dozen cities to get this bottle."
Before she could argue, Jack pulled Caitlin over to the sofa. He poured her a glass, and before long, she was sipping alongside him. The sharp edges of her nerves softened after a few drinks, and the two slipped into casual conversation.
Sometimes Caitlin prodded Jack about his powers with wide-eyed curiosity; other times she vented about the chaos at S.T.A.R. Labs. Remembering how she'd been kidnapped by the Huntress recently, she even snapped at Jack with uncharacteristic boldness.
Unconsciously, her fair cheeks flushed a warm pink from the wine.
Jack glanced at the clock. "It's almost midnight. Guess I should let you go."
"Midnight?" Caitlin blinked, startled. "Is it really that late?"
"Time has a way of flying by when the company's good ," Jack said with a faint smile.
As he stood, Caitlin suddenly became acutely aware of something she hadn't noticed all evening: she had been sitting there, drinking and talking with him, dressed in nothing but her underwear. The strangest part was that it had felt completely natural.
"See you tomorrow?" Jack asked.
"Ah… y-yes, see you tomorrow," Caitlin replied softly, watching as he leaned down, brushing a polite kiss across her cheek. She didn't even think of pulling away.
"Good night," Jack said with a wave. In an instant, a streak of red lightning flashed, and he was gone.
Caitlin stood frozen for several moments, the faint tingle of his kiss still on her cheek before she realized she was alone again.
Whoosh—!
When Jack finally slowed, he was standing in the master bedroom of a sleek villa. Inside, Kate and Valentina were wrapped in bath towels, lounging casually as they chatted—until his sudden appearance startled them both.
"Master—when did you get here?" Kate asked, wide-eyed.
"Before you asked me," Jack replied with a teasing grin.
The villa was a temporary base for them, fully furnished and equipped. Initially, they had only rented the place because funds were tight. But after returning from Disciple, Jack had secured enough resources to ensure they could purchase it outright if they wanted.
"I'm heading back to my room," Valentina muttered, standing to leave.
"Wait," Jack said, catching her wrist and pulling her gently into his arms.
Valentina raised a brow, her tone sharp. "What are you doing? Kate may call you Master, but I don't."
"Is there really a difference?" Jack chuckled, his eyes gleaming.
Valentina scoffed, a sly smirk tugging at her lips. "What's this, then? You think you can handle both of us? I doubt it."
Jack leaned in closer, red lightning sparking faintly around him. "Funny… I was just about to say the same thing. With the Speed Force running through me, two of you won't even slow me down. Honestly, you could bring in two more, and I'd still keep up."
Before either of them could react, he moved with impossible speed, drawing both Kate and Valentina together with precision that left them stunned. The realization of his intent dawned quickly—and then the two women finally understood what he meant about having "no time to rest."
Jack moved with lightning-fast speed, undressing Kate and Valentina in the blink of an eye. They stood before him, naked and exposed, their bodies trembling with anticipation and a hint of fear.
Jack smirked, his eyes locked onto theirs. "You two have no idea what you're in for. I'm going to show you what it means to be with a speedster."
He moved with impossible speed, circling them, his hands roaming their bodies, exploring every curve, every dip. Kate and Valentina gasped, their bodies tensing as they struggled to keep up with his movements.
"Jack... what... what are you doing?" Kate panted, her voice filled with confusion and excitement.
Jack chuckled, his fingers finding their nipples, pinching and twisting them until they hardened into peaks. "I'm exploring, Kate. I'm learning every inch of your bodies."
He moved down, his fingers finding their entrances, slipping inside to feel their heat and wetness waiting for him. Kate and Valentina moaned, their bodies moving instinctively, seeking more friction.
"Jack... please... It's too much... It's not fair..." Valentina whimpered, her body trembling as she struggled to cope with the sensation.
Jack smiled wickedly, his fingers moving faster, pushing them closer and closer to the edge. "Who said anything about fair? This is about power, Valentina. And right now, I hold all the cards."
He withdrew his fingers, leaving them both whimpering and empty. He positioned himself behind Kate, his hardness pressing against her, making her body ache with desire.
"Jack... I... I want you inside me... Please..." she begged, her voice filled with desperation.
Jack chuckled, his hips surging forward, filling her completely. Kate cried out, her body tensing as she adjusted to his size. Jack began to move, his hips surging forward, filling her completely. He set a punishing pace, dominating her, filling her completely with each thrust.
Meanwhile, Jack's other hand reached out, finding Valentina, pulling her close. He filled her completely, making her cry out in pleasure-pain. He moved between the two women with lightning-fast speed, his hands and cock never stopping their exploration.
Their bodies moved in sync, their hearts pounding in time. Kate and Valentina cried out together, their orgasms ripping through them, leaving them spent and satisfied. Jack followed them over the edge, his cock throbbing inside them as he came undone, filling them both with his hot cum.
As they collapsed onto the desk, panting and sweat-soaked, Jack pulled them close, his voice filled with satisfaction. "Well done, both of you."
The experience was dizzying. To them, it felt like Jack was with both of them at once—simultaneously, without pause, without hesitation. It was as though time itself bent to his will, his mastery of speed transforming the impossible into reality.
Afterward, Valentina turned away with a huff, clearly still harboring a trace of defiance, though exhaustion softened the edge of her posture. Kate, however, rested against Jack's chest, gazing up at him with curiosity as she asked quietly how he had managed such a feat.
Jack only smiled, red sparks flickering faintly around his hand as if to say—the answer was in the lightning itself.