“ | For a long time, I fumbled with my powers. I doubted myself. But that's how we learn. And yeah, every time I fell, Dad picked me up. Just like every time you fall, I'm gonna pick you up too. Just remember what Dad always says: "No matter how fast you run, life is about the journey." | ” |
— Nora West-Allen to Bart West-Allen[src]
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Nora West-Allen is the daughter of Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen, the older sister of Bart West-Allen and the vigilante known as XS.
Biography
Early Life
In February 2024, Nora West-Allen was born to Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen. Her parentage means that she inherited a natural connection to the Speed Force, which gives her various superhuman abilities, including the ability to run at superhuman speeds.[3]
XS
Later, she grew up to be a vigilante in 2049 known as "XS" after the death of her best friend, Lia Nelson and travelled back in time to join Team Flash.[4]
In 2019, West-Allen was erased out of existence after returning from being sent to the future by her father[5] and left her journal behind. According to Wally West, she was seen in the Speed Force running with his kids and their descendants.[6]In the current timeline, West-Allen's vigilante actions still exist and are shown in newspaper articles in 2021. However, she no longer has all the powers nor memories of her original timeline self.[4] At some point, West-Allen met the Speed Force appearing as Nora Allen.[7]
The Godspeed Imperative
Back in Time
“ | West-Allen family rule #1: Protect the timeline at any and all cost. | ” |
— XS[src]
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While fighting Godspeed in the city, West-Allen held Godspeed with a lasso as Bart "phased" through his body, knocking him unconscious. West-Allen scolded Bart for his impulsive and irresponsible behavior until Godspeed woke up. They chased him across the city and found him at the Flash Museum. Godspeed opened a portal using the Cosmic Treadmill and went to 2021. Despite hesitating for several seconds, West-Allen ran into the portal anyway and travelled from 2049 to 2021 alongside his brother, Bart West-Allen, during the Godspeed War.[4] Once there, she met her father in the Speed Lab and reassured him that she is the proof that everything works out before introducing her brother to Barry.[3]
The Adversary
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In 2021, West-Allen and Bart were informed by their father that August Heart had no memory and kept in S.T.A.R. Labs. They then met Cecile Horton and Caitlin Snow, who they greeted. Chester P. Runk then expressed his admire on Bart's battle against Godspeed as West-Allen rolled her eyes. West-Allen and Bart then had lunch in the lounge and saw their father looking at them. As they talked to each other about the timeline changes, they were interrupted by an alarm about Godspeed fighting near City Hall.[4]
The Flash family then ran to the site of conflict and Allen ordered both West-Allen and Bart to run in different directions. However, the clones did not follow West-Allen nor her father, but rather followed "The Adversary", Bart West-Allen. Luckily, the clones had to recharge in the Speed Force and Bart survived the battle.[4]
After Bart ran away out of rage that Allen refused to let him fight, West-Allen found him in the living room and talked to him about their past. West-Allen reminded Bart that his impulsive actions might lead to his death, quoting Jay Garrick that Bart should "put down his hat". The two then returned to S.T.A.R. Labs and West-Allen left with Allen to fight Godspeeds with the SEE. West-Allen and Allen were defeated as the SEE was charged with kinetic energy from Allen's lightning, causing a boost in Godspeeds' powers and allowing them to defeat them easily. When Bart ran to rescue Garrick from the Godspeed clones, he was overwhelmed and captured. West-Allen and Allen then arrived and saw Bart being tortured by the lead Godspeed, and quickly rescued him from the pain. West-Allen, Allen and Garrick were surrounded until Cisco Ramon rescued the speedsters from danger.[4]
All Hands on Deck
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Seeing her brother in a coma, West-Allen started becoming emotional and thought everything was falling apart. Caitlin Snow reassured her that everything was fine and West-Allen then met the Speed Force. The Speed Force boosted West-Allen's speed, alongside Allen, Garrick and gave Iris temporary powers. The family of speedsters then joined forces, fighting against the Godspeed Army. West-Allen tripped multiple Godspeeds with her lightning lasso and defeated them. However, the Godspeeds soon took the upper hand and recharged by the Speed Force, who was in close proximity with them and had a strong connection with them. The family then retreated to S.T.A.R. Labs.[7]
Hours later, West-Allen and the rest of the team witnessed the return of Reverse-Flash, who agreed to fight Godspeed in exchange for a physical body. A week after the defeat of Godspeed, West-Allen attended the vow renewal ceremony of her parents.[7]
Adventures of XS
Happy New Year
Into the Still Force
Sacrifice
Negative
Sidekick Rules
Magog
The Final Run
The Crystal
Believe in the Impossible
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Speed Force Connection: West-Allen is the daughter of Barry Allen, a speedster, inheriting her father's genes and the connection to the Speed Force.[3]
- Superhuman Speed: West-Allen is able to run at the speed of light.[3]
- Time Travel: West-Allen's speed can breach the temporal barriers and travel across time in the Speed Force.[3]
- Superhuman Stamina: Despite running at a high rate of metabolism, West-Allen was not seen out of breath after she runs.[3]
- Electrokinesis: While running, West-Allen maintains a strong connection with the Speed Force and purple lightning appears on her body.[3]
- Electric Constructs: West-Allen is able to create a purple lightning lasso.
- Speed Force Aura: West-Allen is protected by an aura of invisible energy, protecting her from burning due to extreme friction and from gravitational forces.
- Accelerated Perception: West-Allen can perceive actions and words that appeared for a brief moment in time.
- Superhuman Momentum: West-Allen is able to withstand extreme kinetic energy. She is also capable of stopping completely even running at a superhuman speed.
- Superhuman Reflexes: West-Allen is capable of responding to attacks quickly.
- Superhuman Durability: West-Allen was shown to be able to survive a hit from Godspeed with no visible injuries.[4]
- Accelerated Healing Factor: West-Allen is able to heal from injuries in a short time and at a higher rate than humans.[4]
- Bodily Vibration: West-Allen can vibrate at superhuman speed and create visual illusions.[4]
- Intangibility: Also known as "phasing", West-Allen is able to go through solid objects by vibrating at the frequency of air.[4]
- Superhuman Speed: West-Allen is able to run at the speed of light.[3]
Former Powers
- Negative Speed Force Connection: During the brief time possessed by the cobalt crystal, West-Allen gained connection to the Negative Speed Force.[8]
Original Timeline Powers
- Temporal Regression: In the original timeline, West-Allen was able to rewind time for a short period of time.[4]
Abilities
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: West-Allen was trained by Barry Allen to fight his opponents using her superhuman speed.[4]
- Genius-level Intellect: Like her father, West-Allen possesses a high-level intellect and is capable of understanding complex concepts.
Equipment
Current Equipment
Former Equipment
- Journal: Prior to being erased out of existence, West-Allen wrote in a journal using Time Language, preventing it from being altered due to timeline alterations.[3]
- Cobalt-97: West-Allen came across a blue crystal containing a fragment of the Negative Speed Force. After coming into contact with the crystal, West became the vessel for the sentient Force of Nature for a brief amount of time.[8]
Appearances
Gallery
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Civilian
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XS
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Nora Moy
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Baby West-Allen
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West-Thawne
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Negative XS
Promotional Images
References
- ↑ Impulsive Excessive Disorder
- ↑ A New World, Part 2: The Blues
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 P.O.W.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 Heart of the Matter, Part 1
- ↑ So Long and Goodnight
- ↑ Death of the Speed Force
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Heart of the Matter, Part 2
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A New World, Part 3: Changes
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