Hey, guys. Back again. I know I'm updating fast, but I have a few days off of work, so I wanted to get as much done as I could in this time. Especially before I get busy with the approaching holidays.

I hope you all enjoyed the last chapter. This one won't be as exciting, but it will set up for the final battle, and feature Barry learning a few things about Dr. Strange's strange medallion.

Let's get to it.


Chapter 9- The Time Stone

"So, Ilan theatened Wanda?" Ralph asks.

Barry nods. "Yeah. He said if I didn't tell you all to stand down and let him complete his quest to bring Dormammu to this Earth," he explains.

"Are you going to go find her?" Wally asks.

Before Barry can respond, Strange cuts in. "I know a bit about Ilan and his way of thinking. I think he could very well be serious. But, he could also be using that as a ploy to get you, and some of the rest of us, to go to Earth-99 to protect Wanda, drawing us away from this Earth, giving him a much easier shot at beating us," Strange says.

"So, do you just want me to leave my wife at the mercy of Ilan and his Zealots?" Barry demands.

"No. I'll contact the Masters of the Mystic Arts and have them send some men to watch over your wife. But we need you here. If I'm right and my speculations are right, they're gonna make an all out attack against one of the Sanctums soon. One Sanctum isn't gonna be enough to protect the world against Dormammu with them on his side. We need to have all hands on deck for when that attack comes," Strange says.

Barry stares at Dr. Strange for a few moments, then slowly nods. "Okay," he says.

Strange nods appreciatively. "Good. Contact the Tokyo team. Tell them to send Wong over here," Strange says.

Barry nods as he pulls out his phone. Finding Clint's number, he calls and waits.

After a few moments, he hears, "Hello?"

"Hey, Clint. It's Barry. We've had a little run in with Ilan and his people. We need Wong to come to the Los Angeles Sanctum," Barry says.

"Alright. I'll tell him to head your way," Clint says before hanging up.

Barry and Strange wait in the lobby as Ralph, Wally, Constantine, and Nyssa go to grab some food. It's only a few minutes after the call that a portal opens and Wong steps through.

"You wanted me?" Wong asks.

"Yes. Ilan captured Mr. Allen, and while holding him, threatened his wife if he would not order us to stay out of his way. While I think it could possibly be a diversion to divert our attention away from this Earth, Mr. Allen wants to make sure his wife is safe. I want you to return to Earth-99 long enough to send some of our fellow Masters to protect Wanda Allen," Strange says.

Wong nods. "I understand. I will do so and return as promptly as possible," he says.

"Excuse me," Barry speaks up, causing Wong and Strange to look over towards him. Barry looks at them and asks, "I want to know something. You told me you would tell me how you managed to stop time in order to stop Ilan and free me. I want to know how you did that."

Strange and Wong look at each other for a moment before turning to each other and nodding. Wong turns to look at Barry and says, "In order to help you to know, Mr. Allen...we must return to the beginning."

Wong begins to wave his hands, conjuring an image of a small golden orb. "At the dawn of the universe, there was nothing. Then, boom." He waves his hand, and an image of an explosion appears, causing an image of space to appear.

Wong continues. "The Big Bang sent six elemental crystals hurtling across the virgin universe," he says as images of six small stones appear, "These Infinity Stones each control an essential aspect of existence."

Now, Strange speaks up. "Space," he says, as the blue stone flashes. "Reality," as the red one flashes. "Power," as the purple one flashes. "Soul," he says as the golden one flashes. "Mind," he says, as the yellow one flashes, which Barry recognizes as the Stone in Vision's forehead.

Strange then turns to Barry as he says, "And Time." He then does the thing where he crosses his arms, then uncrosses them, opening the medallion to reveal the glowing green stone.

Barry stares at it before asking, "So, that's...?"

Strange nods. "This is the Time Stone," he confirms.

Barry stares at the stone. Finally he asks, "How did you get it?"

"Long ago, the founder of the Master of the Mystic Arts, the legendary Agamotto, acquired the Time Stone through unknown means. Seeking to protect it, and to be able to contain and use its power, he built a containment device that allowed the Stone be used safely. The Stone has since been kept in Kamar-Taj, the headquarters of the Masters of the Mystic Arts. All Masters are sworn to protect the Time Stone with their lives," Wong explains.

Barry looks at them silently for a few moments. Then, he asks, "What can it let you do?"

Strange grins slightly. "It allows me multiple ways to control time. I can reverse or speed up time for anything from a single apple to the entire timeline. I can restore objects that have been destroyed. I can create time loops. And I can go forward to view alternate futures. And that's just the tip of the iceberg."

Barry looks at Strange in amazement. After a few moments, Strange says, "We dont have much more time. Wong needs to go to Earth-99, and we need to prepare for Ilan's next assault."

Barry nods simply. Strange turns to Wong and nods. Wong returns the gesture before opening a portal to Earth-99 and walking through.


(A few hours later)

Barry is waiting anxiously. Wong returned a little while ago. He said they had tracked Wanda to Scotland, and had sent five of their best sorcerers to protect her. Now, they're just waiting for Strange to tell them their next move.

Barry turns to Nyssa. "By the way. How did you find me?" he asks.

Nyssa turns to Barry. "Soon after I left your STAR Labs, I felt I couldn't leave you to fight this battle on your own. I started working to track them down, thinking you would be more concerned with protecting the Sanctums. I found the base you were brought to shortly you were captured. When I saw that you were captured, I made my way to Los Angeles and informed Dr. Strange of where you were. We then together made our way to the base to free you."

Barry nods, then smiles, "Thank you, Nyssa. I know we don't know each other. But I am very grateful for you being willing to help us, and to rescue me." Nyssa nods respectfully.

Suddenly, Barry's phone starts ringing. He sees its Clint, and answers with, "Hey, Clint. What's up?"

"We need you guys to come to Tokyo. We spotted Ilan on some traffic cams on the other side of the city with like 5 other people. I think he's gonna make the Tokyo Sanctum his target for his all out attack," Clint says urgently.

"Alright. Understood. We'll be there soon," Barry says. He then hangs up and looks up right as Strange walks in.

"That was Clint. They've spotted Ilan and some of his followers in Tokyo. I think we know which Sanctum he's gonna be targeting," Barry says.

Strange nods. "Alright. Mr. Dibny and Mr. Constantine will remain here to protect this Sanctum. Just in case. The rest of us will go to Tokyo. Also, I want you to contact Mr. Ramon and have him and Jesse Quick come to Tokyo. This is going to be the last blow to the Zealots," he says.

Everyone nods, knowing what's at stake.

The final battle against Ilan and his Zealots is about to begin.


Alright. I'll end there.

I hope you liked this chapter. I know you'll be disappointed that Barry didn't return to Wanda, but the team can't afford to have him leave right now. Plus, I'm still planning on them not reuniting until Infinity War.

Also, quick question. Should I have Wanda hyphenate her last name, or just take Barry's last name?

I included Wong's introduction to the Stones from Infinity War in this story because I'm not sure if I'll include that scene in my Infinity War story, so I took the chance to include that here as part of Barry's introduction to the Infinity Stones.

Next chapter will feature the final battle against Ilan. I think you'll like it. Until then, please, please review, and stay tuned!