Just to let you know, although I've always gone for the Flash-Arrow-Legends-Supergirl sequence every 4 stories, the timeline is a little shaky in the post-Christmas episodes. The past two chapters (Barry's trial, Oliver vs. Cayden James' cabal) took place weeks after Christmas. Legends' post-Christmas episode took place immediately after Christmas because of John Constantine's arrival. So, if you see the Caitlin's journal entry(ies) in this chapter is/are numbered as if it/they took place before the last two chapters, that's because it does.
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"I ain't afraid of no ghost." - Ghostbusters
One day has passed since probably the worst Christmas for any member of Team Flash, Team Arrow, and Team Supergirl. For the Legends, it seemed pretty good since they fixed an anachronism and did it with their amnesiac ex-member Leonard Snart. Unfortunately, they didn't know that he was in league with a group of supervillains and that his visit on the Waverider was part of a plan to plant technology that could allow this said group to spy on the Legends. It made Killer Frost so proud that he was able to
Right now, Killer Frost had to record her first recording for her audio journal since Christmas.
"Journal Entry 09-01," Killer Frost started. "Safe to say that it's been a somber Christmas for my colleagues. But before I revisit the events of that special day, we have a new obstacle that could threaten our plans. An obstacle we saw coming a mile away, but still unprepared for. John Constantine. Immediately after Leonard Snart departed from the Waverider, Constantine boarded the ship in search of a demon, a demon that knows Sara's name. That demon can only be Mallus, a time-traveling entity hellbent on wrecking havoc across time. I asked Leonard Snart to make a post-Christmas visit to the Legends. It's only a matter of finding the right time to intrude. Until then, Nora Darhk will have to keep an eye on things until the master thief himself decides to intervene. A cause for concern, however, is Snart's obvious attraction to Sara Lance, as well as his unexpected intrigue with Laurel Lance. I fear his freezing heart could spell more trouble than good for my plans. But they must go on..."
John Constantine has boarded the Waverider, ladies and gentlemen, and he comes with a grave message to the Legends, especially to Sara. Sara escorts Constantine to the bridge so they can talk about this with the rest.
"Blimey. This is one hell of a jam jar you got here," Constantine complimented, impressed with the Waverider.
"I thought we gave the Englishmen to the Time Pigs," said Mick, mistaking Constantine for someone else.
"That was Rip," Sara corrected. "This is John Constantine."
"Skinny Brit in a trench coat. Same thing," said Mick.
"Oh, doubtful, mate. See, I'm an accomplished warlock, an expert of the occult, and a master of exorcism," said Constantine.
Constantine turns to Amaya and notices something familiar around her neck.
"The Anazi Totem," said Constantine. "That belongs to..."
"Her granddaughter. Same Totem, different Vixen. She's from 1942," Nate explained, not a fan of the way Constantine was looking at Amaya. "You were saying about the warlock thing?"
"Accomplished warlock, mate," Constantine corrected. He turns at Amaya and says, "Well, I am charmed to know another who bears the family name."
Amaya gladly shakes hands with Constantine and says, "It's an honor."
Nate just rolls his eyes.
"So, who pray tell is this Rip that your large friend mistaken me for?" Constantine asked.
"He's our... former captain," said Sara.
"Who we gave to his fellow Time Pigs to be thrown in jail," Mick added casually.
"Uh, you gave him to the Time Pigs," Sara remembered. "I was in a coma."
"You're never gonna let us live that down, are you?" asked Jax.
Sara gives Jax a look that says yes.
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Jax decided to check on Ray and Zari in the lab. They were working on an anti-magic gun they were planning to use on Nora in case they ever run in to her again, which is a huge possibility. He walked in just to hear Ray and Zari arguing about if what they're doing a "who can finish the code faster" race.
"This code will replicate the combustive effects of a Cold and Heat Gun crossing streams using nanotech, the only thing that's made them flinch so far," Zari deadpanned. "You really want to rush me?"
"No, no, no, no," Ray denied. "Besides, the last explosion in this lab caused a Freaky Friday Firestorm."
"Yeah, no kidding," said Jax, announcing his presence.
"Oh, hey, Jax," Ray greeted. "Oh, was it a wrong time to bring up Marty? I mean, I know you miss him, but..."
"He's happy with his family and that's all that matters," said Jax. "But I'm gonna do my best to try this whole powerless hero stuff."
"We all miss him, Jax," said Zari. "But at least we can come visit whenever we want to. We're not busy all the time. I mean, don't you guys usually just wander around in the Temporal Zone for an entire week before the next mission comes?"
"Yeah, I wonder how we even keep ourselves sane after all that," said Jax. "By the way, we have a guest on board. His name's John Constantine."
"Oh, yeah. I heard of him," said Ray. "Oliver said he's the one who restored Sara's soul after she came back from the dead."
"Remind me again how that works," Zari said, confused.
"Well, basically, Sara was just a, uh, mindless killing machine without a soul, so Oliver called Constantine and... she's normal again," Ray explained simply.
"Least it's cool we get to see an actual warlock," said Jax.
After giving Constantine the name (Mallus) of the demon possessing a little girl he was trying to help, Sara talked the warlock into letting the Legends help. Constantine reluctantly accepts their aid as the Waverider travels to the Sumner Asylum in Star City, 2017 (wait, forget 2017, since they never left after Leonard Snart exited).
"If we're lucky, Mallus hasn't cemented his control over the girl yet," Constantine said hopefully.
"Well, if you're looking for luck, you came to the wrong time ship," Sara said.
Constantine puts a cigarette in his mouth and asks, "How's about a light then?"
"Ask Mick, if you want your face burned off," Sara joked.
"I'm doomed either way," Constantine said nonchalantly.
Constantine leaves to wait in the cargo bay for the Legends to join him on their mission to perform an exorcism on a little girl. Before Sara could join him, Gideon spoke.
"We're receiving a transmission from Central City. It's Mr. Snart," said Gideon. Teasingly, she adds, "Or should I call him Leonard?"
"Just put him on, Gideon," Sara ordered, embarrassed that Gideon would even tease her about this.
Sara walks to the captain's office as Gideon answered the call. Leonard's face appears on the monitor. The first thing he did was smile at the captain.
"Hey," Sara greeted with a smile of her own. "How's it-How's it doing?"
"C'mon, Lance. No need to be shy. It's just us," Leonard teased.
"Okay, first of all, I'm n-not shy," Sara denied. "Second, how are you even calling?"
"Borrowed Professor Stein's trans-temporal communicator," said Leonard. "Although, according to the communicator, you're not in the Temporal Zone right now."
"We're still in 2017, just at a mental asylum in Star City," said Sara. "So, why're you calling?"
"Maybe I just miss you," Leonard teased.
"You left the ship literally an hour ago," Sara pointed out.
"Well, when it comes to time, you can never be certain," said Leonard. "Plus, it's Christmas. Maybe I'm second-guessing my decision to depart early. Maybe once I stepped foot into my little temporary home, I felt lonely."
"Well, lucky for you, we haven't taken down the decorations," said Sara. "And my phone is filled with underrated love songs that you might actually love."
"You sound tense, Sara," said Leonard. "C'mon, spill it. You know I can take it."
"I don't think you have to worry about that," said Sara. "I guess I'm just... tired."
"Sounds like you could use a vacation," said Leonard.
"Don't we all?" Sara replied.
"Maybe we can take a trip to Aruba, if your interested," Leonard suggested.
"If I am, I'll wear my best swimwear," Sara teased.
"Oh, you don't have to dress to impress, Lance. You have the smile and the eyes that can make any man die," said Leonard.
Sara giggles uncontrollably due to the flattery, followed by hanging her head, eyes up on Leonard, and a red glow on her cheeks. Leonard noticed.
"Head down, eyes up, cheeks flushed. Do I sense a classic courtship signal?" Leonard teased.
"Well, what if it is?" Sara asked.
Leonard just smiled and said, "See you soon, Sara."
The transmission ended. Sara was still smiling and blushing. It's funny, actually. It's only been an hour since he left the ship and their recent chat felt like as if they haven't talked to each other in a long time. Sara feels like it's destiny that they always run into each other. She wants to believe it's destiny. She had tried to move on after his death, but now that he's back, she can't stop herself from being glued to him.
"Would you like me to keep a record of the most fitting wedding locations throughout history, captain?" Gideon teased.
"You're an A.I., Gideon. Since when can you understand romance?" Sara criticized, embarrassed that she's having this discussion with an artificial intelligence.
"You'd be surprised," Gideon said vaguely.
It was supposed to be simple. Get Constantine to see Emily (the little girl he mentioned) so he can finish the exorcism he started and failed earlier. Sara, Nate, and Amaya accompanied the dark arts master, who lied on a stretcher as part of the act. Ray, Zari, and Jax monitored the situation from the Waverider. Sara knocked out the doctors who were taking a sedated Emily to her room. Just when it looked like smooth sailing from here, the lights malfunctioned. What looked like living water was coming out the piping.
"It's Kuasa," Amaya realized. "I'll hold her off. Go."
Kuasa reveals her true form, preparing to fight her grandmother again.
"I don't want to fight you. I just wanna talk," said Amaya.
"There's no time for talk," said Kuasa. "I must protect the moment she became his."
While Amaya and Kuasa fight, the rest of the Legends and Constantine escort Emily to Room 237. Strangely though, Emily muttered in her sedative-induced sleep that her name is not Emily. This confused Constantine.
"Uh, guys," Zari called. "That girl you're trying to save... is Nora freakin' Darhk."
After Damien Darhk was killed by the Green Arrow, Nora was taken into child protective services and her name was changed by the asylum to protect her. Nate had to leave when he heard the fighting between Kuasa and Amaya get more brutal. Constantine told him that after he's finished helping Amaya to get adrenaline to wake Nora up... and to fetch him a light. This made Sara roll her eyes.
Amaya was losing to Kuasa, who had no intention of holding back. Kuasa grabs her arm, injures it by snapping her elbow, and then throws her down. Nate steels up and rushes towards Kuasa, but she protects herself from his steel punch by using her water form.
"I thought punching water was supposed to help," Nate joked.
Kuasa was about to attack, until she was hit by a beam of cold energy. It was Leonard Snart, who showed up with his trusty Cold Gun. He freezes Kuasa from head to toe, turning her into an ice statue.
"Surprised to see me?" Leonard started. "Here." He tossed his Cold Gun to Nate. "Just in case she thaws."
Leonard heads to Room 237 to check on Sara and the others while Nate and Amaya take the frozen Kuasa back to the Waverider. He knocks on the door playfully and attracts the attention of the blonde assassin who never fails to catch his eye just by being in his sight. He smiled at her and she smiled at him.
"Am I late?" asked Leonard.
"You're just in time," Sara said happily.
"Oh, and here's the adrenaline you asked for," Leonard said, giving Constantine the needle containing the adrenaline. "The name's Leonard Snart, by the way."
"Yeah, I heard of you, mate. One of the most popular thieves in the country," said Constantine. "John Constantine, master of the dark arts."
"You didn't have to come here, you know," Sara said to the thief.
"And miss spending Christmas with you, I couldn't," Leonard said flirtatiously to the captain.
Sara and Leonard gazed upon each other lovingly. Constantine noticed.
"Ah, so the captain's got herself a lad wrapped around her finger, eh?" Constantine said.
"Well, I do have his special ring around my finger," Sara said, looking at the pinky ring that belonged to Leonard.
Constantine begins the exorcism, drawing the Triangle of Solomon around Nora so Mallus can be purged from her body. Unfortunately, Mallus proved himself to be too strong for Constantine. The demon uses Nora to cast a spell that made Sara, Leonard, and Constantine disappear.
Sara, Leonard, and Constantine are still in the Sumner Asylum, only in 1969. Since they had to cut off communications during the exorcism, they can't contact the Waverider from the past. Fortunately, they have a plan. They intend to leave a message in the back of the picture of the Blessed Virgin, which is lying on the floor back in 2017 because of Nora's exorcism. That way, the Legends will find it and know which point in time they're trapped in.
Unfortunately, Mallus' hold on Sara was getting stronger. She keeps hearing his voice and Nora's. She's seeing things, scary things, as if Mallus was trying to physically reach for her from behind a wall. She stepped back and slid down to the floor in fear.
"What is happening?" Leonard asked, worried about Sara.
"Mallus' trickery," Constantine answered. "He's using her darkest emotions - fear, anger- to prime her for possession. He wants you to be afraid."
"Fight it, Sara," Leonard begged, feeling very worried.
Sara couldn't. She was too afraid. Constantine had to cast an incantation to temporarily protect Sara from Mallus. It won't last long, which means they have to act fast. Constantine volunteered to write the message while Leonard takes care of Sara. They hide in the laundry room. Sara was still freaking out and Leonard was doing his best to keep her calm. They sit down on the floor and lean back on the wall as Leonard holds Sara close for comfort.
"Look at me, Sara. Look at me. Don't you dare go dark on me," Leonard begged.
"I'm trying," Sara said, holding her aching head.
"C'mon, Sara. You're strong than this. I know you are," said Leonard. "How do you feel now?"
"Like I had the worst hangover of my life," Sara answered.
"Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to you," Leonard promised.
"That'd be easier if you stay on the ship," Sara said, pouting like sweet little girl.
"Sara," Leonard scolded.
"I know. I know. Incomplete memory equals no changing your mind," Sara remembered.
"Believe me, I wish I could change my mind," said Leonard. "But most of what I remember is being a thief, a good one at that. The thrill, the adrenaline, it's hard to ignore."
"I know," said Sara. "I feel the same about fighting. Sometimes, I feel like all I care about is looking for a fight."
"Well, you're an assassin. You live to fight," said Leonard.
"And you're a crook. You live to steal," Sara teased, nudging Leonard on the shoulder.
"Guilty," Leonard said proudly. "But I do remember a good number of things, such as regretting some of the things I've done and the things I didn't do."
"At least you're looking for forgiveness," said Sara.
"Sara, do you ever feel like our fates are tied for all eternity?" asked Leonard.
"Well, we just had a tearful goodbye just a couple hours ago. Yet, here we are acting as if we haven't seen each other for a long time," said Sara.
Leonard holds Sara's hand and eyes the silver ring on her pinky that he gave to her.
"Remember anything else?" Sara asked hopefully.
"No," Leonard answered. "But I remember enough to know that we're more to each other than I believed at first. I don't know if I can ever turn my life around like before, but... I guess this is how it feels being confronted in the crossroads. It wrecks."
"You know, out of all the places to be stuck in together, a laundry room in a mental asylum in 1969 isn't the worst," Sara said with that sparkle in her eyes.
"Do you really wanna do this now?" asked Leonard.
"No, but... I need you," Sara said desperately.
And so, the two kissed. Once again, it's funny that they last saw each other a few hours ago only to meet again like it's been an eternity. The kiss showed it.
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Back in 2017, Ray, Jax, and Zari had to infiltrate the Sumner Asylum to look for Sara, Leonard, and Constantine. Earlier, all the Legends were having their own worries. Ray was worried about Sara and the others. Nate and Amaya were arguing about if Kuasa is pure evil or not. All this being discussed in the captain's office while Mick was watching a live football game, the Division Finals, in fact. In his anger over all the noise, he had an outburst.
Mick said, "QUIET! Haircut, take the New Girl. Find Blondie, Snart, and Trench Coat. Amaya, the med bay. Pretty, the library. Water bitch stays in the freezer!"
So, the Legends had to do what Mick said. They just left him alone with his game while they do all the hard work. Ray, Jax, and Zari found Nora and break her out of the asylum so they can help her grow up better (maybe so she doesn't grow up to hate them). They took her to Star City's Jitters for a drink. Nora was quite hyped for a sugary drink after just taking her medicine. She wanted hot chocolate with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
As the three drank, they played a game. Heads Up, to be exact. Zari went first. The word is "Oklahoma." Her first hint was that it was a musical, much to her dismay.
Ray and Nora give her a hint in the form a song. "Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day. I've got a wonderful feeling, everything's going my way."
Nora gives up (she hates musicals) and looks at the word so the singing can end.
"You guys know this is a state, too, right?" Zari said, annoyed.
"Well, where's the fun in that?" Jax replied, amused by Zari's hatred for music.
"Sometimes, I hate you guys," Zari said apathetically.
Ray takes his turn, but Nora's attention was caught by the news. The question "Is Oliver Queen the Green Arrow?" continues to be asked and his past murders are brought up, including Damien Darhk, Nora's mother.
This horrible reminder gave Mallus the opportunity to take control of young Nora. She causes a magical ruckus that trashes the entire coffee shop. All the civilians flee in terror while Ray, Jax, and Zari try to save Nora.
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While Leonard and Sara were busy kissing in the laundry room, Constantine was caught by Nora's doctor (of 1969) as he was writing a message to the Legends. He was diagnosed as a deluded man who believes himself to be a time traveler. It didn't help that Constantine added "warlock" to the story. He was drugged (rendering him unable to concentrate enough to use his magic) and was sentenced to a trans-orbital lobotomy.
"Luv, you're gonna regret this," Constantine said to Nora's doctor. "You don't want to look at what's inside of this head, I promise you."
"I've performed thousands of trans-orbital lobotomies. After we're finished, you're disease will be cured," said Nora's doctor.
Constantine started citing an incantation, but the doctor quickly gagged his mouth shut, preventing him from completing the spell. Just as he was about to be lobotomized, Sara and Leonard barged in.
"Who are you?" asked Nora's doctor.
"We're also from the future," Sara answered playfully. "Spoiler alert! You don't age well."
After knocking out the doctor, Sara and Leonard ungag and untie Constantine.
"Took your time, mate," Constantine complained. "Bad news, I'm afraid. Our plan is a bust. They found the note."
"Okay, the symbol that Nora drew as a time travel spell, so why don't we just cast the same spell and get out of here?" Sara suggested.
"She was channeling the power of Mallus when she cast that spell. Not even I have that kind of juice," said Constantine.
"I do," said Sara. "You said Mallus can use me the same way he used Nora. So, you summon Mallus into me, I draw the ruin, same as her, and we get to go home."
"And what if the demons is inside you, eh?" Constantine asked.
"I know I'm strong enough to hold Mallus off," said Sara. "I believe it. Leonard believes it. Don't you, Len?"
Leonard holds Sara's hand and says, "It's too dangerous, but I do believe in you."
Sara smiled, glad for his faith in her.
"Ah, I get it. So, while my brain was about to be dissected, you two were busy shagging each other," Constantine guessed.
"We kept our clothes on," Sara explained.
And so, Constantine summoned Mallus into Sara and she ends up back in the spirit realm. She managed to fight Mallus' control and began drawing the time travel ruin in the realm. She stopped when she heard crying. She found a scared young Nora Darhk. She managed to talk her into fighting Mallus' influence, unknowingly stopping her from hurting Ray, Jax, and Zari. Afterwards, Sara proceeded with drawing the ruin.
After she was finished, she is transported back to 2017 along with Leonard and Constantine. Sara lied unconscious, making Leonard very worried. He holds her in his arms, begging her to wake up.
"Sara? Sara? No, don't you dare give up on you. Don't you dare!" Leonard begged.
"Have you ever tried kissing a girl awake?" Sara joked, revealing that she was just faking her unconsciousness.
Sara laughed at the look on Leonard's face. Constantine did as well. Leonard rolled his eyes, but he was glad that Sara was okay. She embraced him to let him know that she really was.
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Back at Star City Jitters, Nora's rampage was over. She was back to normal and not trying to kill Ray and Zari. She was still scared, however. She had just met Ray and Zari and they were both very nice to her. And she tried to hurt them.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to..." She apologized.
"Nora, look, we know it wasn't you," said Ray, trying to reassure her. "You have to know that. You have to believe that, too."
"Hey, we're gonna find you a home, somewhere people will understand you," Zari promised.
"Uh, guys. We got company," Jax called.
It was... Damien Darhk?
"Daddy? You're alive?" Nora asked, shocked. "I missed you so much, Daddy. Everyone's been so mean and every place I've gone has been terrible, but they kept me safe." She meant Ray, Jax, and Zari.
"Your friends lied to you," said Damien. "They're afraid of what you are and what you can do. Mallus, he's no demon. He's your Savior. The power he gifted you, you can use that power to bring me back. One day. You just have to accept him."
"Nora, whatever you do, don't listen to him," Jax said. "I know he's your daddy, but..."
Damien uses his magic to silence the three Legends and keep them standing still so they can't interfere. Nora's doctor from Sumner Asylum shows up. Damien tells her that she will help her work with Mallus so she can bring him back for good. Nora accepts and leaves the coffee shop with her doctor, who is taking her back to Sumner Asylum.
After Nora and her doctor left, Damien reveals his true form. It wasn't the real Damien Darhk at all. It was grown-up Nora Darhk in disguise.
"You really didn't think I was gonna sit this one out, huh?" Nora said. "You should be thanking me. I'm just putting history back in its place. That asylum was hell, but at least the timeline has been repaired."
Nora frees the three Legends before making her exit.
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Back on the Waverider, while Mick was still watching football, Amaya frees Kuasa from her icy coating so they can talk. Kuasa revealed to Amaya about what happened to Zambezi in order to persuade her to use the Waverider to change their people's fate, which is what Mallus and Nora promised the water witch. All Amaya wants to do is reason with her and help her change her fate the right way. Her ancestors told her to protect the new Totem bearer, and Amaya believes they were talking about Kuasa.
And then Nate showed up with Leonard's Cold Gun, scared that Kuasa would hurt Amaya. His interference only put himself in danger. After one powerful water blast, Kuasa weakens Nate so she can hold him hostage. She begins filling his lungs with water (via his nose), threatening to kill him. Amaya had to pick up the Cold Gun and aim it at her own granddaughter out of fear for Nate's life.
"Kuasa, don't!" Amaya begged.
"If you're gonna kill me, pull the trigger," Kuasa dared. "At least you would've done something to change my fate."
Amaya couldn't. She puts down the gun and uses her words instead.
"He can help me save you, so I can go home," said Amaya. "Let him go. You need him too."
Persuaded, Kuasa release Nate, who coughs out the water that Kuasa put in his body. Amaya sheds a few tears as Kuasa looks at her with uncertainty.
"Don't disappoint me, Nana Baa," Kuasa warned.
Kuasa exits the ship in her water form.
Back on the ship, Constantine had to make sure Sara was fine. She keeps on insisting that she is. Zari told everyone that Mallus was afraid of her Totem and said she is "one of the six." This confused Amaya because there are only five Totems - Spirit, Air, Water, Earth, and Fire - and she's never heard of a sixth. This prompted Ray to cancel his plans for the anti-magic gun. Constantine offered to do some research on the sixth Totem. He asked Ray to accompany him to the cargo bay and see him off.
"It's actually a pretty intuitive design mechanism. A basic open-close functionality," Ray explained.
"I know how to open a damn door, mate," said Constantine. "Now, what's this about an anti-magic gun?"
"Oh, I was gonna put it into storage," said Ray.
"Well, don't. Keep it nearby," said Constantine.
"You said it yourself that the key to defeating Mallus are the Totems," Ray remembered.
"It could be, but for the mean time, you may need a more accessible solution for a more familiar target," said Constantine. "Sara may not know it, but the demon's power lives inside of her. If or, more like, when she succumbs to the darkness, you're gonna need that gun, mate."
Constantine takes out a cigarette and lights it up.
"As always, this is a non-smoking aircraft," Gideon reminded.
"Don't worry, Gideon, sweetheart," Constantine assured her. "I'll see you around, squire."
Constantine departs. Ray coughs from the smoke as he thinks about what Constantine told him to do in case Sara succumbs to Mallus' power. Can he really use the gun against her?
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Mick was still watching football in the captain's office. He has not left that seat for any reason. Which means while the others were busy trying to not die, he was just chilling. Typical Mick. Leonard decided to interrupt his entertainment despite knowing he'll be mad.
"Hello, Mick," Leonard greeted. "Mind turning that off?"
Instead of turning it off, Mick muted it. That way, he can watch the game and listen to Leonard at the same time.
"I'm off," said Leonard.
"Good," said Mick.
"I know we just bonded a few hours ago, but I wanted you to know that if you ever decided to partner up again, my door is open," said Leonard.
"As fun as that sounds, I'd rather stay here on the ship," said Mick.
"Really gone soft, huh?" Leonard questioned.
"That's what you said to me once," said Mick. "Not that you remember. These people, they're my... friends. They're idiots, but they're family."
"Well, suit yourself," said Leonard. "So long, pal."
"So long... pal," Mick said reluctantly.
Sara walks towards them to make sure they were playing nice.
"Wow, you actually managed to get him to listen," said Sara. "Be safe, Len."
"I was gonna say the same to you," said Leonard. "But call me if you ever need assistance. Just be sure it's very urgent."
"Or when I'm about to die?" Sara guessed.
Leonard smirked and said, "See you another time, captain."
"Hope that another time is tomorrow," Sara said hopefully.
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Leonard left the ship, again. He just did a few hours ago and he did it again. Sara knows this goodbye is gonna last for a longer time, but she's still hoping she wouldn't have to wait too long for him to change his mind about giving up the life of a crook.
"Man, I'm surprised you two didn't talk about wedding plans," Jax teased.
"Stop, okay? Just stop," said Sara.
"No, I'm serious," said Jax. "You two really look like you're meant to be. You shouldn't hold back."
"True, but... I don't want to pressure him," said Sara. "He has to decide for himself if he wants what I want."
"Take it from someone who had to share a mind with an old man who was really in love with someone, don't waste any opportunity," said Jax. "Young Stein almost ruined his marriage with Clarissa. You have to go for it and never let go. Just don't go to Mommy-Town just yet."
"Don't worry. I just care about what he feels, not what I want," said Sara.
"Captain, we are receiving transmission from Agent Sharpe of the Time Bureau," Gideon reported.
Sara and Jax sigh with annoyance at the same time. They both share the same level of hatred for the Time Bureau agent who has constantly shown nothing but disrespect to the Legends. A hologram of Ava Sharpe appeared, as a form of communication from the Time Bureau. She looked worried, though, which is odd.
"So, what's today's belittlement, Agent Sharpe?" Sara started with contempt.
"This is serious, Ms. Lance," said Ava. "I finally got through the Bureau's red tape and it seems Director Hunter has escaped.
"Seriously? Where is he then?" asked Jax.
"We don't know," said Ava.
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Leonard was walking back to Central City when he got a phone call. It was Laurel Lance. Leonard hesitated to answer. Yesterday, he and Laurel celebrated their Christmas victory with a first kiss. After what he just went through with Sara recently, it had him thinking about the so-called celebratory kiss last night. That kiss came some time after he kissed Sara goodbye, if he had to remind himself.
He decided to just answer.
"Hey, cutie," Laurel greeted.
"Lance," Leonard greeted.
"Hey, so, my schedule is free for today. I was wondering if your schedule is free too," said Laurel.
"What do you have in mind?" asked Leonard.
"I was wondering you could come over. Trust me. My apartment isn't much, but I'm sure it's enough for the both of us," said Laurel. "It's got one bed."
"Slow down, Laurel. We're just getting started, after all. Don't want to disappoint ourselves by rushing things," said Leonard.
"True," Laurel agreed. "But still, if you're free, let me know."
"No problem, Siren," said Leonard.
Laurel blew a kiss from the other side of the phone. Leonard heard.
And the call ended, giving Leonard more time to think. He though back to their history. He and Laurel heard about each other through Caitlin, but they never saw each other face-to-face until the musical crisis caused by Music Meister. They had to pretend they didn't know each other. After escaping together, they got to know each other better to the point where, well, they kissed on Christmas.
But after everything he's gone through with Sara since his resurrection, he had to ask himself...
"What am I doing?"
Killer Frost watches the footage of Sara and Leonard's goodbye over and over and over again, via the spy cam that Leonard planted in the Waverider. The way he looked at her and the way she made him feel, it worried her. Killer Frost and her five fellow villains just came off a small but big victory on Christmas and now Leonard Snart's heart is getting in the way again.
"Journey Entry 09-02," she started. "Nora Darhk managed to save herself from being turned by the Legends, setting events back into proper motion. However, Leonard Snart decided to visit the Legends without my knowledge. Either he did it to keep up his cover as a reluctant ally or his affection towards Sara Lance could be affecting his judgment. As someone who understands how the heart works, I can tell that Mr. Snart is at a crossroads between his heart's true desire and his heart's false desire. Which of the Lance sisters will win his heart? I could care less about who wins that race. What I do care about is where Captain Cold's loyalties lie with. But I guess it's best to let things play out until I'm ready to intervene. After all, there are some things in this world you can't control. As for the Legends, they're on their way to look for the rest of the Six Totems of Zambezi. Nora will be taking care of them, but how she manages this remains to be seen."
Look back at Leonard's uncertainty of his relationship with Laurel in the previous chapter. That took place AFTER the events of this chapter. It's more like I'm showing what's influencing his doubts with the idea of him and Laurel. Just remember that Leonard had amnesia and he still doesn't remember everything. He's remember most of his time with Sara, but not enough for him to choose to be a Legend.
I'm still having a hard time trying to write Jax into the rest of Season 3, considering in the show, Jax quit the Legends in Episode 9 of Season 3. But I'm gonna keep trying my best. But for now, rocky start.