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It worked.
A small group made out of the only decent people on the Hero's side took his advice when it became obvious Victor Stone had mere hours before becoming a father box in flesh and bones.
Metron was real and he was the creator of the boxes.
And just like Wally said, the guy was an asshole, revealing how he only came to Victor because he wanted to see the guy die.
They worked together to get Victor in that chair and saw the spirit of the Fatherbox leave his body and killing the danger immediately.
Victors father was so thankful and Victor himself was thankful.
The former jock wanted to thank the alternate Flash for the advice.
"Absolutely not," said Dick Grayson.
"We are not asking for your permission, Nightwing. We are telling you" said Black Lightning. "After what you and the leaguers just pulled, you are lucky I'm even talking to you at all. I know what you're afraid off but the fact of the matter is. Somebody came into this world and gave us advice, advice that saved a life. But what were we doing? We were waiting for him to die. If I didn't gather a team and act on it, we would have had a humanoid Fatherbox out there in the world. This kid wants to thank him and Violet is all for it. As for Artemis, she will be informed about this trip because it is up to her if she wants to come with us. You will not be told when this will be because this is none of your business. I'm ending the call now"
And then he did, in fact, end it, he turned off the tracker and then turned around to see Conner, Victor, Violet and Artemis.
It was happening right now.
"Ready?" He said.
Violet nodded and opened a boom tube before their fellow Hero's could show up, and then all of them walked through the tube.
However, nobody was expecting to see what was on the other end.
They were met with a futuristic utopia.
Their mouths were open.
"It's beautiful," said Conner, Megan would have loved to see this.
"What year is it?" Said Artemis.
Did this universe Wally pass away, already?
"Its the same year as us," said Victor shocking and stunning everybody.
"Clearly something different happened here that didn't happen in our old one," said Black Lightning. "Let's go into the city and see if we can find him"
They walked into the city, only to get quite the shock.
Boom tubes.
Boom tubes everywhere.
People in this reality used Boomtubes to travel a great distance.
Which explained the knowledge this reality Flash had.
Suddenly they heard.
"And he's done it again!" Said an announcer, they looked up to find a screen with The Flash on it. "The Flash has won this battle. Tough luck for the challenger, but this what we expect from the fastest man alive!"
People gathered around him and he began signing autographs.
"Thank you, I love all my fans," said The Flash, before signing them at superspeed, and taking pictures with his fans.
And then he said goodbye and rushed through the streets at superspeed, only for them to hear a minute later.
"What are you guys doing in my world?"
The voice startled all of them and they turned around to find Wally West standing behind them as if he hadn't died.
Apparently, he had been nearby all this time and had found them when he was speeding along.
And when they tried to explain themselves he said.
"We shouldn't talk here. It's a lot easier to eavesdrop in my world," he said, it was the price to pay for an advanced civilisation.
They followed him to a safe location which was really his house which they entered.
They know immediately who's house this was by the pictures on the walls but what struck them more was what the pictures were of.
There were pictures of his first car, graduation, artwork, pictures of him at company parties etc.
It was really shocking considering their Wally would have plastered his friends, parents, dog and wife all over the house.
He basically had scrapbook worthy pictures on his walls.
"What me to get you guys anything?" He said.
"We don't intend to stay long," said Black Lightning, making him stop.
"Thank you for the advice" Victor suddenly blurted out.
"Ah, so you guys took my advice," he said, flopping down on a comfortable chair. "I honestly didn't think you would trust a complete stranger."
"We didn't but things got worse really fast," said Conner.
"So we were desperate to try anything, a small group was sent out and to our surprise, the information turned out to be spot on," said Artemis. "You were right, that guy is a total douchebag."
Wally's eyes widened and they all realised it was the first time, he had actually heard her speak.
Her voice hadn't changed since she was 11.
"Anyway. Thanks for the help" said Black Lightning. "At least somebody is helping people without ulterior motives"
He looked surprised, clearly, something happened after he left.
"It looks like you guys need some relaxation," he said. "Why don't you stay in my world for a bit? I can take you to the hall of heroes."
Everybody looked at each other, but did they really want to go back so soon and be given grief by awful superheroes?
"Sounds like a plan," said Conner.
And he led them to the nearest Hall of Heros.
They were stunned when they walked inside the place and Victor finally realised that nobody was given him strange looks despite being part robotic.
Wally went to the desk and paid for some badges and gave it to them all before they went inside.
Instead, they were stunned.
Large statues of fallen Heroes were everywhere, they almost tripped when they saw Superman and Batman, and Wonderwoman.
Former or current Leaguers were here.
"Oh, my god." Said Violet, as everybody took a step back from shock.
"That was my reacting inwardly," said Wally not knowing the horror they were experiencing. "These superhero's died in the line of duty. The youngest superhero died 50 years ago"
Everybody was shocked and stunned.
What?
"Wait, 50? How old is this superhero?" Said Conner pointing at Superman.
"From what I recall, this guy would be 165 today," said Wally, stunning them all. "He's a superhero of the past. When he was around, people didn't even know aliens existed. He was truly a relic of his age" before he said. "Anyway, those at the front are all the big hero's that died in the line of duty"
They noticed the Flash wasn't here.
"Wait, a minute. If all these heroes are gone. Who mentored you?" Said Victor.
"Oh, the Hero Association did," he said, dropping another piece of information. "If you can prove to them that you got powers, they will teach you all sorts of stuff and give you your own suit. The Association is filled with retired superheroes and army veterans. Even a machine can be your tutor. However, depending on your circumstances, they may give you a place to stay and money in exchange for putting you out there. They are well aware that you could die since villains exist so they compensate you. Everybody is expected to graduate at 18"
He then continued walking and they followed, they saw superheroes that they had never seen before on display but not as grand as the ones in front.
They saw other people taking pictures and going on tours.
They saw a dazzling sign and as they continued walking, more dazzling signs began to pop up meaning where they were going was a big deal.
They entered a dome and walked through it, only to see a jaw-droppingly huge status of a woman with three eyes and in a badass costume and holding a staff.
"Behold the greatest superhero of all time!" he said.
However, instead of awe, he got silence.
All of them blinked at him owlishly.
"It's Queen Zodiac," he said.
More silence.
"You guys seriously haven't heard of her?" He said shocked beyond belief.
All of them shook their heads.
"Queen Zodiac is like the oldest superhero of all time," he said to them. "They say she's the one who created the whole universe. She pops in and out of existence every once in a while whenever there's a threat so big no other Superhero can handle it. She's the reason the world powers aren't coming at each other throats. With everybody forced to place nice, the standard of living has never been higher"
That was what was different about his universe.
Queen Zodiac existed to make sure manipulative bastards with too much power kept their mouths shut.
"So Lex Luther doesn't exist then?" Said Conner.
"You mean the guy who built a business by disinfecting food? He's a pretty good guy." Said Wally stunning them all before he said. "Anyway, feel free to look around this place. I brought you guys an hour."
And they all split, well he split first and then they did.
Seeing all their mentors just dead in statue form was quite a big blow to them.
Artemis went to green arrow and sighed.
Suddenly she heard.
"So you like Green Arrow, huh?"
She tensed up and looked to find Wally beside her.
"N-No, I jus-" she began.
"You don't have to lie to me," he said. "I'm about 90 per cent sure, your another version of my green arrow girl from years back. I can never forget her voice, both of you sound the same"
And Artemis said quietly. "Well, both of you sound exactly the same"
"Huh, what?" Said Wally.
"Oh, nothing," she said quickly.
"Well, it's kind of weird hearing her voice," he said. "I always loved that green arrowed girl but she was never into me like I was into her. But it must be weird for you, I bet your just friends with the other me."
"Actually," she said, quietly. "He was my husband. He died a few years back, saving the world"
And his eyes grew wide as he said. "I'm so sorry. It must be very awkward meeting me then."
"It's okay. It's actually helping with the grief" she said.
"Well, I would understand why he would do such a thing," he said, stunning her. "If I was about to start a family with the woman I love. I would have sacrificed my life to make sure she lives. Of course, that's if there is nobody else that could help out. I'll do it without hesitation." Before he said. "But I don't have somebody like that. I don't have anybody who I genuinely want to protect, so even if I was in his scenario, I would have boom tubed out. I got no parents, no relatives and I'm not the only speedster here. If I die I'll just be remembered as another statue in a hall like this. I'll be forgotten"
And Artemis said. "You wouldn't be forgotten" surprising him. "I barely know you but I'll feel something if you died. I've already lost a lot of people over the years. Some weren't close to me at all, while others were my best friends. Not a single one of their meant nothing to me."
"Huh," he said. "You really do sound like this Arrow girl. But she was a lot more fierce."
"So what happened to her?" Said Artemis.
"Well, we graduated and she retired. Her family business was more important than being a hero" said Wally. "The sad thing is, I realised I loved her a year later and by then she had already vanished." Before he said. "Is your name Artemis Cook?"
He finally went out with his suspicious.
"Yes..." She said.
"Are you looking for a boyfriend because I'm looking for a girlfriend" he said.
They both stared at each.
"We live in two different reality's," said Artemis.
"I have a mother box." He said.
"But my world can track them," she said.
"My mother box is untraceable," he said. "Perks of being from another world. We can date in both worlds and the universe police can't catch the fastest man alive"
"Don't understate my universe," she said.
"I like challenges," he said.
There was silence amongst them.
And then Conner showed up and told them they had looked through everything.
Everybody left and they passed through shops, a park and then he took them home.
"Let me cook you guys something," he said.
"You cook?" Said Artemis, surprised.
He pulled out a slap of meat and knife, in a flesh the meat had become a stack of cube, each finely cut perfectly.
All of them were surprised.
"Learned that in France," he said before he said. "Sit down and I'll show you the best pasta, you have ever tasted"
They all struggled and went to sit down, he then used technology and his speed to produce a meal in 5 minutes.
Everybody was shocked to see him with a steaming cooked meal.
He put a plate before all them and then he poured the sauce.
"Bon Apetit," he said before he ate a massive plate.
He underestimated how hot it was, and breathed fire.
He ran with fire spewing from his mouth around them.
The sight of a grown man red in the face and spew fire, was really funny.
Violet found herself suffering laughter, and then she realised what she was doing.
Wally ran out, he grabbed water and came back and said.
"Wow, so you guys can laugh," he said.
He surprised all them.
"You guys don't have a mood changer huh?" He said.
"A what?" Said Victor.
"The person who keeps things light," said Wally. "They're the person who makes everybody smile despite going through stressful times. In my training days, we had two mood changers, me and this guy named dick. The team was put through horrible things but we kept the group smiling. A laugh may not seem like much but you'll be surprised how laughing can get you through the toughest of times." Before he said. "Well, of course, the bad stuff doesn't go away but finding a bit of joy even if the reason is stupid, makes the stress a lot easier to bear. Being a superhero comes with its great moments and not so great moments after all."
And to say everybody was shocked, was an understatement.
The did not expect this piece of wisdom to come from his mouth.
"And judging by your reaction, you guys don't have one," said Wally.
"Our superheroes used to have one," said Artemis speaking up. "But he's gone"
Dick did not crack jokes anymore as he advanced in age so it was dark.
And beast boy was seen as immature.
Even the flash of their planet had mellowed somewhat and Shazam was no longer that kid but now a young adult who could transform into a middle-aged man.
There was nobody who cracked jokes like Wally, around.
"Wow. Bummer" he said. "You guys seriously need one."
"And why don't you come with us, then?" Said Conner, stunning him and everybody. "We welcome supers from all realities"
"That's an amazing offer," he said. "But my world needs a Flash, plus, I don't think I'll survive living in a world that is several hundred years behind my own. I like having no wait time when I want to eat ramen noodles and I like showing my Hero ID and being escorted to a five-star hotel immediately. The perks of being a Hero here is just too much. Unless you guys can offer me something better?"
Of course not.
Heroes were being restricted worldwide, everywhere they turned people were arguing with each other on whether they should be here or not while people with power we're playing chess with everybody lives behind the scene.
Imagine a world were superhero can't be a superhero, that was the world, their world had become.
"So you can't offer me anything better? Then I'm this universe Flash, then," he said. "You guys should really get going, you might alert some higher power that your not supposed to be here"
Right.
But then he said. "Boom tube please"
And a boom tube opened right up to the side, it was blue with gold specks.
Everybody's mouth was open.
"If you stay here, I think your mouths will disappear for good," he said. "Feel free to come back but please give me a heads up next time. I almost had a heart attack when I saw you guys"
"We'll do," said Victor as they all began to walk through one by one.
"You cheered us up. Now if only we had a mood changer" said Artemis. "We could all use some permanent cheer."
And then she walked through.
She walked to the other side and the boom tube closed behind her.
And that she felt it.
Something was in her hand.
She opened it and was stunned to see a tiny flip phone and attached to it was the note.
'Press 2 to reach the Sexist Flash alive'
She hadn't rolled her eyes that hard in years but she had to give him credit.
Wally was always open when it came to hitting on a girl and no matter what version of him existed, that will never change.
And scene!