Disclaimer: I don't own the Flash which belongs to DC and CW nor Zatanna who is also property of DC as are any characters that will be featured in this story going forward. This story is strictly being done for pure fun and in no way is an attempt to profit of the properties involved
Author's Note: So like said I had written some stuff prior to me deleting it before so what I write here is me reworking what I need to rework. If there's anything I'm doing wrong or you think could be improved upon please let me know. Anyway if you're still reading or are reading for the first time then I hope you enjoy.
Club Dozier, Central City
The crowd needless to say were enjoying themselves. The mistress of magic as she was known Zatanna Zatara was becoming quite the stage performer the more she continued in her career. Following in the footsteps of her legendary stage magician father Giovanni "John" Zatara her acts would sell out across the country. And even across the multiverse. For Zatanna didn't exactly come from this Earth. When she wasn't touring she was stationed in a castle just outside of Gotham City on Earth 38 called Shadowcrest. Where in secret she would protect the world from magical threats.
Barry and Iris had of course been there all night. Needless to say they were impressed by her tricks but still were confused as to how she could help them stop Night. She seemed to be just an ordinary stage magician. Still it was best they continued to watch. Right now she was setting up her next act as one of her assistants was placed in separate boxes. That is his head was seemingly in one, his torso in another and his legs in another. How she would fix him would be the question?
"My poor assistant. He's fallen all to pieces. Let's see if I can help him pull himself together" Zatanna said as she closed the boxes and prepared her spell.
"This should be good" Iris whispered finding herself getting into it.
"Well her tricks are good but let's see if she's the real deal." Barry said as he observed the display.
Placing the boxes on top of one another Zatanna cast a spell with her wand to seemingly fix her assistant. Opening up the first box however revealed him upside down. "Oops." Casting another spell opened the rest of the boxes to reveal her assistant normal again and doing a hand stand as both bowed before the audience who were clapping.
"Thank you. You've been a wonderful audience. And for my final illusion I'd like to pull a rabbit out of my hat" Zatanna said taking her hat off
The audience were suffice to say puzzled. All those fantastic tricks and she's going to end on something simple?
"Trust me. It isn't as easy as everyone thinks." Zatanna said as she reached into her hat "Come on Bugs where are you."
Suddenly the crowd became alarmed as Zatanna's giant hand emerged into the crowd grabbing a man and pulling him away. Everyone else needless to say was surprised and shocked.
"I'm convinced. She might be the real deal." Iris said raising her arms up as if to say "I give up."
Barry was prepared to get out of his seat should the situation go south. Needless to say he shared his fiance's suprise and wondered how powerful was this witch? Or was this still real?
Pulling her hand out of her hat Zatanna pulled the man out now shrunken as she put her hat back on. "Well you're not as furry but you're just as cute."
Placing the man down on the floor Zatanna casted another spell "Kcab ot lamron!"
And with that the man successfully grew back to regular size much to the amazement to the crowd who stood up and applauded while also throwing roses. Giving one last bow before her adoring public Zatanna smiled as the curtains closed.
Barry grabbed Iris by the arm as they moved to get up "Come on. Let's go pay her a visit."
In her dressing room Zatanna feeling satisfied, allowed herself to relax and replay her last act through a crystal ball she had on her. "Hmm. Little slow on the switch. Better watch that."
Iris and Barry had made their way to the dressing room before Mikey got in their way "Woah easy kids if you're looking for an autograph you're going to have to get in line or form one if it's not already there."
"Listen I'm sorry we need to speak with Miss Zatara. It's important." Iris said trying not to show that anything was wrong.
"Look we're sorry they ran out of popcorn. Take it up with them. You don't need to get the refund from us." Mikey said not getting his point.
"While I was going to enquire about that you should listen to her because the life of civilians depends on it" Barry added
Hearing the commotion from inside Zatanna opened the door and decided to step in "I'll handle this Mikey. Just go get some rest."
Mikey gave Iris and Barry one final eyebrow raise as she walked off away from the three. Now that they were alone, Zatanna allowed herself to get a look at Iris and Barry "Now what can I do for you two?"
"Well we just wanted too talk to the young woman who looks like a young Barbra Streisand with long legs for days." Barry said trying to joke as Iris elbowed him in the arm signifying him to quit it with the jokes.
Zatanna smiled. His attempts at humour were dorky and kind of stupid but kind of cute in a way "Come on in."
Barry looked to Iris as Zatanna gestured to him to follow her finger as he complied and followed the young woman inside trying not to look at her directly as Iris rolled her eyes and followed in behind them. Zatanna in her time of relaxing had changed into a night gown discarding her attire for now. Sitting down she offered them coffee "You take it black?"
"No we don't want anything" Iris said as she sat down on one of the chairs with Barry sitting next to her.
"Suit yourself" Zatanna said as she finished a cup and then made the liquid magically appear again.
"So what was that out there? Was it some kind of elaborate hologram? Or was it the real thing? Because we met a guy not too long ago who tried to claim the latter but it was ultimately the former." Barry asked wanting to clarify what he just saw.
Zatanna raised her eyebrow at Barry and then Iris who tried not to look suspicious. He was pretty curious and she seemed to be as well. Feeling there was more to why he asked for her she decided to tell him the truth "It's called sorcery young man. Usually I play it straight but for the big closure I throw in a little dazzle" Zatanna said snapping her fingers when saying the word "dazzle"
"Well whatever it was it was impressive" Iris said trying to move the conversation along.
"So I take it you wanted to see me for more than just an autograph Mr and Mrs...?" Zatanna asked
"My name is Barry." Barry began "And what I'm about tell you is something I don't say normally to any girls I meet for the first time."
"Forward. I admire your honesty" Zatanna said thinking he was asking her out.
"What?" Barry asked before the realisation hit him "Oh no it's nothing like that. Even though you are beautiful. Not to discourage you or anything. But uh..." Barry looked over to see Iris gazing him as she decided to take over.
"My name is Iris West" Iris said introducing herself "He's my fiancé" She then gestured her ring on her finger.
"Just my luck huh?" Zatanna asked trying to feign disappointment "Gorgeous ring though."
Barry gave a nervous laugh as he tried to get to the point of what he was trying to say. "My name is Barry Allen. And I am the Flash."
Zatanna allowed herself to let that sink in. So this guy was the famous Flash? The one Supergirl teamed up with? And this woman was engaged to him? Definitely not what she expected to hear today. "Well it's an honour to meet the fastest man alive. I've heard a lot about you Mr. Allen."
"And we haven't heard much about you?" Barry asked confused "Do you do crime fighting at all?"
"If you want to call investigation into the paranormal and how it can sometimes threaten the world 'crime fighting' then I guess you can say I dabble in that." Zatanna said showing her credentials "Course it's a little more low key here in the magic world. We kind of keep this stuff under wraps."
"We heard you muttering something up there. Was that some kind of spell?" Barry asked confused.
"Ekam yrrab ecnad" Zatanna simply spoke
"What?" Barry asked confused before he suddenly found himself hoisted to his feet as he started uncontrollably dance "Very funny. Iris tell her to stop"
Zatanna allowed herself to laugh a bit as Iris joined in with her much to Barry's annoyance. Feeling she made her point she allowed him to stop "Pots gnicnad"
And with that Barry suddenly stopped dancing and fell to the floor as he then quickly regained himself. Looking up at her confused she began to explain "My spells are usually done by me reciting them backwards. They allow me to do all kinds of things."
"Well last night some criminals were attacked and magically transformed into animals and someone said you could help reverse the affects. The Phantom Stranger he called himself." Iris said hoping she knew what she was talking about
"Yeah I know him. Very cryptic guy but can be cool once you get to know him. I take it he didn't say much beyond just leading you to me?" Zatanna asked
"Yeah but he said we would need you to help take down the guy who did it. We're not exactly experts when it comes to fighting magical threats compared to meta-humans. We thought about asking another person who was associated with a friend of ours but the Stranger said he was indisposed at the moment" Barry explained
Zatanna had a feeling she knew who that other person was but decided not to say anything. She had heard also what happened on the news and was preparing to make her own investigation so them coming to her was not only a big coincidence but also a help. "So do you know who committed this crime?"
"Well according to a friend of ours a guy would come to where she worked and talk to it's owner an underground crime boss who had territory in this city. He's a guy who deals in human trafficking souls and is now aiming to make Central City his territory controlling both the magical side of the crime world and the ordinary crime world. The Stranger for some reason said he'd be coming after my fiance and our friend. For what we don't know. All we know is this a guy who is dangerous and we need help to stop him." Iris said as she looked at Barry who was proud at her for taking charge.
Zatanna suddenly realised who they were talking about. Night. It had to be him. She had heard rumours from her cop ally Dale Colton in San Francisco he had mysteriously left there but he was off the grid and they couldn't find him. Now he was here in Central City. A town filled with meta-humans with souls for him to sacrifice to gain more power not to mention he wants the Flash? He had to be stopped. For good. Making her decision Zatanna changed into her stage outfit as she picked up her phone "Arnie tell the boys in Hub City the show might be delayed."
"But Z that was our biggest selling show. You think all those people are just going to wait? They'll want a refund!" Arnie said frantically
"Yeah you're right." Zatanna said as she looked around and saw an extra outfit laying about. Getting an idea she called Mikey in "Hey Mikey come in here for a second!"
Barry stepped aside as he watched the blond haired stage manager come in who was feeling swamped with work.
"I hope you got your rest in because we've got another show to do." Mikey said as she saw Barry who gave her an awkward wave as she then saw Iris there too "What are they still doing here?"
"They are clients who need help." Zatanna answered
"Look I'm all for you helping people out but we kind of promised a crowd a show." Mikey said trying to understand the situation but reminding Zatanna of her duties.
"Yeah I know. And they'll get one." Zatanna said smiling as she held the spare magician's outfit in her hand "Sserd yekim ekil em!"
"What?" Mikey asked confused before she found her outfit changed into an outfit identical to Zatanna's "Aw boss really?!"
"Really you know the show order Mikey. The boys will help you through the tricks." Zatanna said as she gave a smile "Knock em dead kiddo."
Grumbling Mikey looked behind her as she tugged at her backside "I hate how these nets ride up."
Barry tried not to watch as he saw Mikey walk out the door while Zatanna hung up on her agent "I'll talk to you later Arnie. Bye."
"So are you always this busy?" Iris asked her.
"Pretty much" Zatanna answered "So any place we should start with?"
"Well we still have the club closed off and the people are still there waiting to be changed back." Barry answered.
"Great." Zatanna said satisfied as she fixed her hat, giving the two of them a determined smile "Allow me to help you."
Unknown Social Club, Central City
At the Club, Zatanna had just finished her scan of the area and all she could do was observe what had been left in the wake "Well detective, you certainly had a flair for understatement"
"Well I tried to explain it the best I could" Joe said having explained to Zatanna what was in there before entering, still trying to understand himself but felt a bit overwhelmed by this new element that was introduced to them. The universe just keeps getting stranger and stranger he thought.
It was then Zatanna saw Albert De Cecco's body "I recognise Albert De Cecco. He once offered me $2 million to play a private party aboard his private yacht. I told him I was prone to seasickness and said no."
"What about the rest of them?" Joe asked.
"Hard to say. Most of them were mystically dispatched and pretty viciously. Transformed, combusted and infested. It's like the Spectre went on a bender" Zatanna answered as she walked through the people.
"The Spectre?" Barry asked confused.
"You're best not knowing" Zatanna replied feeling the less they knew about God's hand of vengeance the better. "I want to see the surviving witness."
Joe looked at Barry as Joe then left the room to go to the car and get the waiter.
"We had a friend do searching of his own. He said he saw people with magical abilities trying to send a message" Barry said referring to Cisco.
"I believe it. But I need to be sure of one player's absolute involvement." Zatanna said as Joe had returned and brought the waiter too him.
She scanned his mind seeing what Cisco had seen. It was then however she saw Brother Night "I got visual on the big man. You won't find his mug shot in any police book and the FBI has no profile. Yet he's been a key player for decades in organised crime."
"Brother Night. Yeah Caitlin explained to us who he was as I told you before" Barry said not sure what else they could learn from here?
"Yeah but you don't know who he really is" Zatanna added as she continued to explain "In the late 60s he was known as Eldon Peck. A fake hippie mystic who discovered a darker way to power by trafficking in human souls. In return he got extended life and command of some seriously nasty mojo."
"And I thought only human gangsters fought turf battles. Both mystics and mundane worlds share the same planet Detective West. Each has it's heroes and villains only their methods differ." Zatanna explained.
"Isn't there some way you can hit he undo button?" Barry asked her.
"I can't bring the dead back to life but I can add a bitter taste to Night's victory. These people might have been criminals but they are still human. You brought me here to solve a problem and that's exactly what I'm going to do." Zatanna said as she casted a spell "Erotser rieht namuh smrof. "And the world needs to see humans not monsters were killed here tonight."
S.T.A.R Labs, Central City
Zatanna had returned with Barry and Joe to the lab for now both to properly meet the rest of the team and to plan for their next move.
"Seems like every hero has their own HQ" Zatanna said as she walked around.
"You know it." Cisco said feeling pride.
"So what should we do to fight him?" Caitlin asked.
"Night is a clever observer. He pears into what festers in your heart and tempts you." Zatanna explained "You'll have to tread carefully"
"What exactly are you trying to say Miss Zatara?" Harry asked
"One thing at a time Dr. Grumpy" Zatanna teased "We can't exactly bring him in by normal police means. There's no police these creatures fear no law they obey and no jail that holds them."
Harry didn't say anything to that as he looked at her still not sure about this.
"So where does this leave us?" Iris asked.
"I have some sort of in with the magical underworld. I can go act like I'm threatening him to leave but I'll also be trying to find out more about what he's planning." Zatanna said considering their options. "We also could go back to my Earth and maybe look for something we can use against him."
"So how exactly will you narrow your search?" Wally asked confused assuming it could take awhile to find what they were looking for.
"If I'm lucky Mr. West I'll be able to find exactly what I need in no time." Zatanna said as she put her hands in the air.
Before she could say anything Cisco interrupted her "I got this."
Just as Cisco was about to open a breach however Zatanna stopped him "Ekam mih llaf revo"
Cisco tripped to the ground as he looked up at Zatanna "Not funny. Vibing and opening breaches is my thing so if you could just not take it away from me pretty lady than that would be great."
"Well you don't know where I live Mr. Ramon. And trust me if we want to get ahead of Night then there's no time to waste hopping from place to place trying to find my mansion." Zatanna said before chanting her spell "Nepo eht latrop ot tsercwodahs!"
And with that a breach suddenly opened in the lab. Cisco looked at the breach trying not to sound impressed. "The mansion better have a pool."
Now only Zatanna and Iris were there as she gestured her to come along "Come on Ms. West. Time waits for no one."
"Believe me in our experience time seems to be present a bit too much." Iris joked as she walked up to her
"So tell me. How did you guys get together?" Zatanna asked curious.
"Well it's a long story." Iris said feeling she didn't want to hear the story.
"Believe me working with Mikey I'm used to hearing long stories. Tell me on the way. I'm all ears." Zatanna said as she put her hand on the woman's shoulder as they both stepped through the breach as it closed.
Shadowcrest, Just outside Gotham City, Earth 38
On Earth 38 just outside Gotham City stood Shadowcrest the ancestral home of the Zatara family. A mansion of vast mystical properties, despite being where it was it wasn't always situated in the same locale for extended periods of time. Mystical wards also protected the mansion from unwanted trespassers, with other incantations being used to render it invisible to those untrained in the mystic arts. Another security feature for the mansion was its voice recognition security system, a complex spell that served as a "magic word" for gaining access to the front foyer. Finally the breach opened up outside the mansion as Zatanna stepped through it as it closed behind them.
"Well here we are." Zatanna said as she walked around the area.
Naturally though Team Flash do their untrained nature in the art of magic couldn't see it as Harry piped up "Hate to burst your bubble there Miss Zatara but uh there's nothing here."
"Not everything is as they appear Dr. Wells. And please call me Zatanna or Zee for short. Know that only my friends can call me that so that puts you and your friends in some pretty good company." Zatanna said as she got up in his face before giving him a smile
"I'd prefer not too" Harry said as Zatanna gave him a confused look wondering why he was always like the way he was?
Cisco piped up "He was like this with me too. He takes awhile to grow on you."
Harry remained sceptical "So you're saying we're friends now? You barely know us?"
"Anyone in trouble that I can help is a friend of mine" Zatanna said as she prepared to make Shadowcrest seen and lift the spell that made it invisible as the mansion eventually made it's presence known to the group. "Welcome to Shadowcrest. And try not to stain the carpets when you get in. I could get them cleaned easily but I'd rather not have them be. One less thing for my assistants to do or me if they are indisposed."
Team Flash were surprised by the mansion's size and scope. Cisco gave a nod of approval "Okay. It does look pretty sweet."
"So do you really think you might find something in there that could help us find a way to deal with Night in the future once we confront him?" Iris asked
"My father spent his entire life grabbing books, scrolls, items and all sorts of things from the magical world and the occult. And trust me not all of it is as dangerous as you've been lead to believe. But hopefully I might have something. And if I don't well then I may have to consult others. And I'm pretty sure a few of them are away at the moment which would complicate things." Zatanna said as she opened the doors to let everyone inside.
"Amazing. This is actually kind of mind blowing. This place looked big on the outside but I swear it didn't look this big." Wally exclaimed as he walked around.
"Yes but it's also dangerous I imagine." Harry cautioned as he snooped around.
"Like a reverse TARDIS" Cisco said equally impressed as he went to over to an area observing a painting of Zatanna's father. "This you're dad?"
Zatanna nodded "Yep that's my dad. Giovanni "John" Zatara. He was one of the most famous and well regarded magicians in the world. And when he wasn't busy doing that he was saving the world from magical threats."
"I saw your dad perform when I was a kid" Barry piped up "He was amazing."
"He really was the best" Zatanna said thinking of him.
Team Flash realised from how she talked about him in the past tense that Zatanna's father had passed on. Iris looking to Joe gave Zatanna a sympathetic glance "I'm sorry."
"It's okay." Zatanna replied "For the past few years since his passing I've just been trying my best to keep the family legacy alive in both ways. Doesn't always have perfect results but hey people can be flawed can't they?" Zatanna then gestured the group to follow her "This way."
After going through the hallways the team approached a large door. Cisco was the first to pipe up "So is this like a Mines of Moria situation? If we speak friend and enter do we get inside?"
Zatanna raised an eyebrow wondering how many more pop culture references she was gong to hear today "Are you like a walking Wikipedia of geek knowledge or something?"
"Among other things yes." Cisco answered her.
"It's one of his most endearing traits" Harry added sarcastically.
Zatanna turned to the door as she simply spoke "Nepo."
With Zatanna's simple words spoken the doors opened as she led the group inside "This is the inner sanctum of my dad. Enter in peace, leave the same way."
The Team all entered the sanctum as their jaws almost dropped from it's sheer size and how many books and items were stored there. It was like a mansion in of itself.
"It's like a magical item wonderland" Iris said in awe as she picked up an item. "You really think something could be in here? It could take ages to find what we're looking for."
Suddenly a stuffed Dodo bird standing atop a small counter with skulls on it came to life as it started talking to Iris in a British accent causing her to move back in surprise and weird the other members of Team Flash out "You're are most right in your description my lady and you should not be too quick to assume all is lost. In here lies the world's greatest collection of sorcerous arcana. Within these walls can be found the means to remove all but the most powerful enchantments."
"Did that dead Dodo just talk?" Joe asked still feeling weirded out
"You're intimidating the mistress's guests as usual Abelard" A giant Griffin's head said from above.
"Are these like you're servants or something? Or are they here just to stop people from coming inside and invading your house?" Cisco asked feeling a little intimidated.
"Seems as though they feel the same way about you Chauncey." Abelard added looking up at the giant talking Griffin's head.
"That's enough you two" Zatanna commented silencing the two "And as for your question Cisco. Yes. They are both of what you said."
Zatanna placed her hat on top of what looked to be a small wardrobe but in actuality housed many magical items. Suddenly a walking mummy walked over to Zatanna as he handed her some mail as she took it from him placing it on a table to read later "Thanks Hasan"
Hasan then walked by the members of Team Flash giving them a look studying them for any signs of deception as Zatanna put up her hand on his shoulder to calm him down "It's okay Hasan. They are just clients in need of help."
Hasan then walked away giving Cisco and then Harry a look as he tried not not to be intimdated as the mummy then left to attend to other duties in the mansion. Cisco then nodded his head "Mummy butler. Weird but interesting. Just like this place."
Harry then went to a book shelf as he began reading through various books "Some of these look like they're centuries old. Ramon you recognise any of these?"
Cisco walked over as he took the book from Harry and began to go through it. After going through quickly it he was surprised by what it contained. "No. They don't seem to be of any language I'm familiar with."
"That's because they're not human languages" Zatanna answered "Most of these books go back longer than hundreds of years. My dad had been collecting them for a long time and as I've said I'm now taking up that mantle. This is like my Batcave you could say. I study, research and practice here all the time when I'm not helping others or going on tour."
The team though were confused by her statement about a 'Batcave' as Cisco piped up "Batcave? Like Oliver's Arrowcave? Because if someone stole somebody's idea then we may have a legal battle on our hands."
Zatanna raised her eyebrow in confusion. Supergirl hadn't told them about him? Or does she even know about him? Zatanna then shook her head "Nevermind."
Iris walked over to a case holding many different magical items "Look at all these things."
"Yeah there's enough magical energy in that case alone to do pretty much anything you can imagine." Zatanna said as she looked into it as she gave a warning "Many of these objects are sensitive to touch and thought though."
Zatanna then opened the wardrobe with magical items inside it as she began to explain further as most of Team Flash was still confused still taking in this world of magic and how it worked compared to their own "A wish or curse for instance made carelessly and while in contact with one of these items could cast you in a state you'd regret being in and may never return from."
Wally who was holding a magical dagger as she said this slowly put it back where it was as Abelard glared down at him.
Harry moved past him as he then decided to ask a question "So if you have all this power why do you pass yourself off as a stage magician? You and your dad?"
"Probably because she wants to have a secret identity?" Cisco proposed as if it were obvious.
"Well yeah I get that we have Mr. Allen and Mr. Wallace West and we work with other superheroes" Harry added as Zatanna looked at Wally not knowing he was a superhero.
"You too?" Zatanna asked surprised
"Kid Flash." Wally said sheepishly
"Cute" Zatanna replied.
"You could run the world with these powers. You seem limitless. Aren't you ever worried about being... corrupted?" Harry asked hoping he wasn't overstepping any boundaries.
Zatanna sighed as she took in Harry's words which she knew weren't intended to be him offending her he just wanted a straight answer. After all magic was still a new thing being grasped by Barry's friends so she felt she owed them a simple answer. "It's hard enough trying to protect the world Dr. Wells. I'd be out of my mind to try and run it. My ancestral race the Homo Magi have always been aware of the corruptive powers of magic. We view magic as a tool. Not as a weapon to bend others to our will."
"Homo Magi?" Barry asked never hearing of that name but then again none of Team Flash had.
"My ancestral race like I said of which I am half a member of on my mother's side. Powerful sorcerers. Let's just say I didn't learn magic from just my dad." Zatanna answered. Zatanna then thought back to her various encounters she's had over the years with powerful beings who abused the nature of magic for evil. Among her greatest of fears was becoming one of them and what Harry said possibly corrupted which she always fought to never give into. "I've seen how the lure of power destroys ambitious souls. It's not a pretty sight to say the least."
Zatanna moved away from the wardrobe from this conversation as she moved to her book shelf. She shifted through her shelf as she moved past one book. This book was a magic book on the psychology of dreams and how magic can relate to them. That one's perception of reality can be shaped and changed just by their thoughts and adding magic on top of that made them unpredictable in what could happen during them but also dangerous. Finally she found what she was looking for as she found a book that contained a spell that she could use if it was the last resort.
Zatanna put the book about dreams on a table as she flicked through it trying to find a spell as Cisco piped up naturally wondering what she was doing "So you think this is the book that can help?"
"It's a start." Zatanna answered "In the mean time I'll be having a talk with Night."
"And how do you think he'll take that?" Barry asked her.
Zatanna thought for a moment. She had tried to think as she thought about her initial idea from the book she found. It involved a risk that may or may not work or could cause more problems but hopefully that will never happen as she found the spell and memorised it accordingly "Come on. Let's get back to your Earth. I got what I needed."
Zatanna was about to open the breach again herself but she decided to allow Cisco the honour since they were going back to their Earth "Go on Cisco."
"Go on what?" Cisco asked
"The breach? You wanted to open one didn't you?" Zatanna asked
Cisco gave her a smile "You become more and more fascinating with each exchange Miss Zatara." Cisco then put adjusted his Vibe glasses as he opened the breach.
One by one everyone stepped through as Harry allowed Zatanna to go first "Go on ahead."
"Aren't you a gentleman" Zatanna said sarcastically "If this constant arguing is your attempt at flirtation then I suggest trying something else. Plus no offence but you're a touch too old for me. Maybe a few years ago I could have seen it."
Harry scoffed at her suggestion "Believe me I haven't dated since my wife died. I'm not exactly up to scratch on my flirtation skills."
"Really? You should get yourself back out there." Zatanna said to him trying to encourage him
"Your concerns about my love life are appreciated Miss Zatara but unnecessary. We need to focus on stopping this soul harvester. He's not the only threat we need to put a stop too at the moment" Harry said dismissing her referring also to DeVoe.
"Suit yourself" Zatanna said as she gave a shrug "But you can't be alone forever."
Harry sighed as he looked at her feeling sort of befuddled by her choice to remain in her stage outfit as her quote un quote 'Superhero' costume "What would you suggest then?"
"I don't know meet a girl and take her out for coffee sometime? That's what a normal person does for a date." Zatanna said trying to coax him. "Or find some friends your own age. "If you go for a date I recommend Jitters. I've been there a few times on my travels. Good place."
"I'm aware of it." Harry said as Zatanna walked ahead but Harry then called out to her "So is that it then? No more of this bantering if I do something to change my life?"
"You seem to think you can read me quite well. I'll let you figure it out." Zatanna answered as she stepped through the breach portal with Harry following behind her as it closed.
Author's Note: So yeah that's that chapter done. I honestly thought I had more saved so this will mostly be it for now. Again I apologise for all this confusion if there is any. Let me know what you guys think and how I can improve things and what you would like to see? If it ends up fitting the story I'll consider an idea. Let me know how I'm handling everyone character wise and if I should make any adjustments.
As I said in the other story some of the references here mainly with Zatanna come from other things featuring her. Her introduction is taken word for word from her opening appearance in This Little Piggy (The Justice League episode where Wonder Woman becomes a pig. Batman sings. It's better than you would think).
Her stage manager Mikey Dowling and agent Artie both come from the 2010 short lived comic book series she had written by Paul Dini as well as Brother Night, his entourage, her servants and really a lot of the dialogue and storyline reworked to fit this universe.
Also again I wrote this long before they announced the introduction of Batwoman and Gotham City in this year's crossover. How that will tie together I don't know but again because my take isn't the exact show it'll probably look different to main canon. I probably could have set this in the Gotham that exists on Earth 1 but I had forgotten there was one when I wrote this.
Also Wally appearing and kind of disappearing again is a holdover from the previous writings of this story and I don't really want to change it or go back and add him more into the story. I guess I should have written an explanation as to why he disappears but I'll say he decided to go back to Blue Valley for a little while even though he returned from there not too long ago at least in this context since the actual episode he does in my canon gets shifted around. Not a great explanation I know.
The comparison to Barbra Streisand is sort of an odd one but it comes from Glee when Sebastian (played by Grant Gustin) used it as an insult against Rachel (Lea Michele who I mentioned last time if this were an episode of the series would play Zatanna. She's my fancast for a CW Zatanna).
I'm still working out what I'm doing with the story now and how I'll tie the rest of Season 4 too it. I also may shift the timeline around depending on when I need too. Also as for whether the rest of the Arrowverse heroes will cross over it's possible they could but I won't be focusing on their Seasons that take place during this time unless I can tie them in somehow.
Anyway I think that's it for now but knowing me I've probably forgotten stuff. To all those who have been reading this story and the rest of my stories I thank you for your continued support. This is your friend Steve993 signing off and I'll see you next time.
