Wallace West (Earth-5180)

"Life is locomotion... if you're not moving, you're not living. But there comes a time when you've got to stop running away from things... and you've got to start running towards something, you've got to forge ahead. Keep moving. Even if your path isn't lit... trust that you'll find your way."

- - Flash

Wallace "Wally" West is a former employee at S.T.A.R. Labs who was struck by lightning, that, mixed with chemical composites near his workplace, caused West to develop superhuman speed and agility. Struggling with his newfound abilities, Wally found guidance in the form of his sister, Iris, Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow. Taking the name of Flash, he became a vigilante in Central City, and eventually turned into one of the founding members of the Justice League.

Early Life
Wally West was born on March 14th, 1989, to Joseph and Francine West on Central City, Ohio. As a kid, Wally was picked up and bullied in school, and was constantly late for class and events. At school he met Liz Allen, for whom he developed a crush.

He was always fascinated with science, and he admired minds such as Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Howard Stark. He implored more than once for his parents to take him to the science expos at S.T.A.R. Labs on the city's center. Barry also enjoyed musicals, and the first he ever saw was Singing in the Rain.