A/N: Thanks for the comments everyone and your vote for When Fear strikes, trying to work on finishing that fic and Darkest Hour, but I'll soon give my story a second revival chance :)
''Even if we do find the ship, what good will it do? You want to infiltrate it?'' Seriously asked Nate as he was staying behind, carefully observing Cisco and Jefferson working together on Gideon's system.
''One problem at the time.'' Answered Jax as he slid himself on his back under the main computer, almost completely disappearing under it.
''Why would the Dominators even stay here, considering they have what they came for?'' Added Nate, trying to stay realistic.
''If we're lucky, the virus I created didn't only disabled their weapons, but also messed up with some of the other systems too.'' Theorized Cisco, not even looking up from his tablet, even if he knew that until they actually find a cloaked ship, it was all hypothetical.
''If we find them, I'm suggesting firing warning shots.'' Suggested Stein who was also watching the scene, following the conversation.
''Suggesting not to give them too many warning shot if you want Red alive.'' Grunted Mick, sitting in the back room, feet on the table, and halfway through his beer.
For one second there, Cisco took his eyes off his work to glance at Rory, he never thought he would live the day where he actually was in agreement with that man. Even if the words hadn't been said in the most caring way, he had a point; they would need to be careful to neutralize the Dominators without destroying it with Barry possibly on board.
''That should do it.'' Said Jax, pulling himself out from under the computer and back on his feet. ''Gideon, can you scan around and tell us if there's any sign of hidden Dominators ship around?''
Hard to tell how long they all waited for the computer to analyze the new inputs in her system and used them to scan around, but it sure felt like an eternity.
''Guys! I think we have a hit!'' Exclaimed Sara before Gideon could ever answer the question directed at her.
There it was, around Earth's orbit, the biggest one of the enemy's ships, sitting still in space and staying hidden from all views and traditional radars. All of them, except the newly modified version from the Legends' vessels. Time to get Barry back.
''Gideon.'' Started Sara, gaining the computer's attention. ''Prepare a course on that location and scan that ship for weaknesses to target; we're not letting them go anywhere 'til Barry is back with us.''
''Course planed, Captain, weapons should be ready to fire by the time we arrive at weapons' range.''
***FLASHFLASHFLASH***
Barry looked down at the street, hundreds of feet lower, as he was standing at the top of the tallest, still standing, building he could find in the ruins of Central City. Just two, three top, steps to make before he would find himself over the edge and inevitably attracted to his death by gravity. Making one step forward, Barry shivered, getting cold feet over his plan. Was this really a dream?
The more he thought about his friends, about their decision to sell him to the Dominators and the hatred they had toward him, the more it seemed to make sense. Why wouldn't they despise him? After everything he did, after messing with their life, after killing Dante and giving Caitlin her cold powers? It was without mentioning killing baby Sara and every other life he destroyed. Caitlin and Cisco had every right to feel the way they were feeling. What if it was all real? Was he really ready to fall down and die, even if, deep down, he deserved it?
''Just one step and everything will be over.'' Said the speedster out loud to himself. ''Just one more step.''
Barry took the deepest breath he ever did, closing his eyes and clenching his shaking hands. One way or another, this reality was going to end in a moment. If it was real, it would make the pain stop and if it wasn't, he was about to wake up.
''I'm so sorry, everyone…for everything.'' He whispered before stretching his leg, taking it over the edge and the void, his next breath suddenly cut short before it reached his mouth as he plunged down.
Next thing he knew, way before he could hit the ground, he wasn't falling anymore, he was waking up gasping in a Dominator's pod.
''NO! No no no! DAMMIT'' Screamed Barry in frustration, punching his pod hard enough to send pain resonating in his whole arm. He was almost out, he almost found a way out of this nightmare and there he was, back to square one. These damn aliens must've found out what he was planning to do; they knew what he was attempting and they stopped it before he reached the ground, sending him straight into another dimension, another dream world designed to keep him trapped.
But, there was one good thing coming out of this; now he knew what to do. The Dominators switched his reality because he was about to wake up, to correct this he just needed to find a sure way to die and do it quick. Struggling out of the pod, an explosion almost caused Barry to lose balance as he struggled to remain on his feet. A group of Dominators rushed passed the opening of the room without giving any attention to their prisoner, hurriedly communicating instructions between them. Time to get out of there. Making sure he was free once more of the power dampening bracelet, Barry approached the door, catching himself on the wall as another explosion made itself heard, accompanied by the shaking ground.
Straightening himself again, the speedster rushed out of the room, leaving yellow lighting in his trail and only stopping to glance at the window he found in the other reality. All it took was one quick look to realize that this time, they weren't on Earth, or at least not on the planet's surface; they were in space.
'That's it!' He thought. 'That's how I can die and wake up!'
If the Dominator ships was in a middle of a battle, maybe Barry could give a hand and sabotage the ship, 'til it explode, or crash, whatever would come first.
***FLASHFLASHFLASH***
''Careful, we don't want to destroy it!'' Reminded Cisco, pressing his hands against Sara's captain chair after the Waverider fired for the third time at the enemy ship. If Barry was indeed on board of that one, they couldn't risk accidently destroying it.
''We can't let them get away.'' She answered, grinding her teeth. ''Gideon, I thought you were supposed to disable their engine.''
''I am trying, Captain.'' Said the computer as her virtual blue head manifested itself. ''My information on these types of ships are limited, but I believe we managed to complete the objective. ''
''On the bright side, they didn't try to fire at us yet, thanks to your virus Mr. Ramon.'' Said Stein, bringing his observations to the mix.
''Well, if they are dead in the water, maybe we can try to communicate with them'' Added Jax.
''On it. Gideon, can you open a channel to broadcast a message?'' Inquired Sara, already mentally preparing her message. The second she got the confirmation by the supercomputer that it was ready, she straightened her back in the chair and started talking with all the authority she possessed. ''This is Captain Sara Lance sending a message to anyone listening on the Dominator ship; we demand you to release your prisoner to us within the next half-hour or we'll have no choice but to open fire on you and destroy your ship.''
Sara looked around at her crew as they all anxiously listened to the statics that was answering them.
''If you give us back Barry Allen, we promise to leave you be. You have my words. '' Tried Sara again.
''Are you sure they can hear us?'' Asked Cisco.
He barely had time to finish his sentence that a bright light illuminated the front of the Dominator spaceship. Another one followed seconds later.
''Gideon? What was that?'' Inquired Nate to the computer.
''It seem like there was additional explosions inside the ship.'' Calmly answered Gideon, stating facts, completely unaffected by the anxiety rising among everyone around. ''It seem like more systems are being compromised.''
''Dammit, we needed to be more careful.'' Growled Cisco, anger rising alongside his panic.
''I don't think we did this.'' Said Sara, beating Gideon to it, something wasn't adding up. Their attacks shouldn't be causing more damages minutes after the first hit, something else was amiss. Either way, they needed to think fast and act if they wanted to rescue Barry.
***FLASHFLASHFLASH***
It was an exhilarating feeling to just run and send lightning all around, into every system and control he could find, dodging weapon fires coming from everywhere. Half of the Dominators crew seemed to worry about getting Barry back under control while the other half was too busy panicking over the new damages he was creating. The hit Flash received in the shoulder was burning like hell and Barry could barely even lift his left arm anymore, but he didn't really care at the moment, the pain was going to leave the second he would be out of this dream.
Grunting against the ache, Barry sprinted out of the room, heading straight for the control room, pushing aside the pain to hit and destroy everything he could. It wasn't long before one of his attack caused just as much damage as he hoped, creating a powerful explosion that sent him, and everyone around, flying all across the room. Barry grunted as his head and hurt shoulder connected with the wall.
'I'm coming home, I'm going to wake up.' He thought, fighting to stay conscious.
***FLASHFLASHFLASH***
''Captain, the other ship is going down.'' Stated Gideon, still clear of all emotions, as the enemy ship, indeed, started losing his position in orbit, attracted by the planet's gravity.
A/N: Just to clear any possible confusion; yup, Barry is really back in the real world this time, but I think some of you will need to volunteer to deliver the news...who volunteer as a tribute? ihih
