Note: I have changed the tite of the story due to the fact that Double Down won't really be the "big bad" of the story. He will instead act as way to kick start the story. I couldn't think of a great title so I am open to suggestions in the review section. I I want to thank Nightwing0126 and spiderman1fan for their reviews and support to the series it means a lot to me.
The team were all in the main lab, discussing their previous failure to catch Jeremy Tell. Cisco and Barry were fixing the quantum splicer, due to it's weak spot. Wells and Stein were attempting to track down Tell. Dick, Thea, Ronnie and Caitlin were getting ready for a double date at The Vouge Theater. The group departed for their night out, Wells used this opportunity to return to his time vault. He opened up the newspaper report. He removed his glasses worryingly. "Is everything okay Doctor Wells?" Asked his A.I. companion Gideon.
"Oliver Queen is to die alongside Malcom Merlyn, Mr Merlyn is not mentioned in this article!" He explained " and Dick Grayson should be dead at this point, he sacrifices himself to stop Khrona"
"Would you like me to search for the earliest differences in the two timelines?" Gideon asked
"Yes" Said Wells as thousands of moments ranging from birth to death to marrige to betrayal flashed before his eyes.
"In order for your favoured timeline to occur, Joseph West must die at the hands of Eobard Thawne when he and his colleagues are pursuing Jeremy Tell" said Gideon
"Thank you" said Wells as he put his glasses back on, got back in his wheelchair and exited the vault. Meanwhile Dick and the others had finished watching their movie and had went to a nearby bar, where most of them consumed vast amounts of alcohol. Dick had the tough job of staying sober, he was the designated driver. "C'mon Dick just one drink" Thea was drunkenly egging him on. "I can't, I'm driving" he said, smiling.
"Uggh..fine, your noooo fun" she sighed pointing at him. She paused and looked forward "Have you met my dad?" She asked
"That was spontaneous" Dick said, sipping on his water
"Small words please" Thea said."answer my question"
"No, I haven't met your dad" Dick said " I've heard he has quite the bad reputation."
"What about your mom and dad?" She asked
"Well...they're...uhm" Dick began" they're not exactly 100% alive right now. "
"Oh god I'm sorry for reminding you" She drunkenly spurted, which still made him smile. Thea paused."Crap" she said
"What's wrong?" Dick asked.
"How are Nutwang and Quickie gonna fight crime if they're at a bar?" Thea said "or is it Nightwing and Speedy, I lose track"
"I don't think you'll be fighting any crime tonight" Dick laughed
"Sssshhh!" She said, pressing her finger on his lips" you'll give away my secret identity" . Dick called over a bartender and closed their tab and drove Ronnie and Caitlin home, they were both that Dick and Thea drove to a nearby hotel and got a room there. As soon as they entered, Thea slumped down on the bed and quickly fell asleep. Dick got changed and attempted to get some sleep, but he really wanted to punch a mugger in the face. Luckily, he found just that. He dropped down behind the mugger "Tonight is not your night buddy" he said. The mugger ran towards him and attempted to attack but was quickly taken down. He tied up the criminal and was about to send out a 911 call when suddenly, he felt something pierce his back. He looked down and saw a sword in his chest. He fell to his knees and began coughing up blood when the person behind him stepped forward and removed their mask. It was Slade Wilson. Something wasn't right. "You'll never escape me kid.." Slade said before stomping on Dick's head.
Dick woke up with a jolt. He checked for his wounds. Nohing was there. In fact he was at the hotel and he was next to Thea,still passed out from all the alcohol. It had all been a bad dream. He checked his clock, it was 6:30 A.M. He didn't bother going back to sleep. He just made an early breakfast and got dressed. He was simply waiting for time to pass when Thea woke up witha groan."What.. happened?" She asked wearily. Dick smiled
"You got absolutely wasted." He said " It was brilliant, you just yelled everything. "
"I'm never having alcohol again." She moaned " I can't remember a single thing, did we go see a movie?"
Dick smiled "You just need to get some rest, I'm going to the C.C.P.D." He paused before exiting" I'll get you something for the hangover"
"Thank you so much" Thea mumbled. Dick went to his car and put the C.C.P.D 3rd precinct into his GPS. He pulled up and entered the precinct. When he entered Joe was sitting at his desk doing his paperwork " Detective West" He said,frightening Joe
"Nearly had a heart attack, Dick!" He smiled
"Sorry 'bout that" Dick said " where's my desk gonna be?"
"Over there.." Joe pointed at a nearby desk." Next to Detective Thawne." Thawne, that name flipped a switch in Dick's brain. Did this guy have anything to do with Eobard Thawne?
"Thanks Joe" Said Dick, acting natural and moving to the desk. Thawne looked up from his desk.
"Hey! You must be Dick Grayson." Eddie said offering a handshake " I'm Eddie Thawne"
"I'd introduce myself but you already seem to know who I am. " Dick smiled and was about to sit down when Joe came over.
"I wouldn't relax just yet Dick" he said." We got another playing card murder." Joe, Eddie , Dick and Barry all heade to the crime scene. The back alley of a jewel store. Dick stopped at the alley. "You guys go do your thing, I need to make a purchase" he said
"Your not doing what I think your doing already are you?" Asked Barry
"It's for future." Dick said as he entered the store and purchased a ring, he had used up the last of his money. He would have to call up a favour from an old friend if he wanted to get more. They investigated the scene, nothing was different, they had no further leads. They were about to give up looking when Dick spotted a camera. The team all headed to S.T.A.R. Labs, after dropping Eddie of at the precinct. Dick had Cisco run through the security footage and caught the license plate on Tell's car. They had him now. Dick was about to suit up when Barry stopped him." We can't go yet" Said Barry.
"Why not?" Dick asked impatiently
"We need backup that we can't have right now" Barry explained "The quantum splicer's busted and Thea's not here"
"We need to act fast before Tell moves." Dick said" what do you suggest?"
"We wait for backup, then we get someone who I think can help." Barry said
"Who's that huh?" Dick asked
"His name is Heartley Rathaway." Barry said " and during the fiasco at Central City bank, he saved my life."
To be continued!
