Notes: Hi guys. Sorry for taking this long to update. It was a bit hard to write the Legends part, but I managed to it, I hope u guys like it. I also have a huge migraine those last few days (I'm pretty sure that's because we are on winter here but is hot af...yeah, Brazil being Brazil), but I still didn't want to take much longer to update it for u guys, so I split this chapter in two (it was supposed to be a lot bigger, but the rest of it will be chapter 6).
I'm glad u guys are liking this story, and I promise you there's a lot of great stuff coming, for the story and for the ships... I'm trying not to rush this time and actually work with the situations, characters and all.
Enjoy.
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CHAPTER 5
Sara paced from one side to the other as all the Legends started to show up on the Wave Rider. She smiled, noticing that Anissa was joining them. After speaking to Barry, she invited her to join them for this mission, they would definitely need extra hands and it would be nice to get to know her a bit better.
- Everyone, Anissa will join us for this mission – She started, looking at everyone. – We have an aberration to take care of, back in 1860 in France. Anissa, thanks for joining us.
- Sure, is time travel, how could I say no? – She said, looking excited.
Anissa would have some extra experience just as her sister and her dad had when the first Crisis happened. She was curious about the stuff she never thought it was real like time traveling. She loved challenges and was ready to go through one more.
- I can't believe we're dealing with aberrations again... – Ray said
- And... What's that? – Zari said as she stared confused at everyone else.
- People and things misplaced through time. We need to bring whatever it is back to wherever they belong... – Nate walking towards his seat.
- Anissa, I must warn you. Time traveling takes a while to get used to, you might experience some stuff like... Temporarily blindness, you might feel sick and... – Ray talked a bit enthusiastic and stopped, as soon as he noticed everyone staring at him.
- You don't need to scare her, it's ok... it's temporary, nothing big – Constantine said, buckling up.
- Ok... – Anissa said, already feeling a bit weird onde the ship took off. She closed her eyes and waited for it all to be over.
As soon as the ship landed, Anissa opened her eyes, trying to say something. She started rambling words and Ray just nodded at her, reassuring her that soon the effect would be gone. She nodded back and gotup from the chair, trying to take deep breaths. That part of the adventure was not fun at all.
- Ok, guys, so according to Gideon, something was supposed to happen now and it didn't...
- It was a treaty that France and Great Britain signed, to make the trade between the two contries easy... – Nate said as he stared at the screen Gideon was showing them.
- Yeah... this... – Sara said, knowing Nate had the history part covered. – So... Let's go!
Anissa stared at her reflection in the mirror. It was crazy to think that she would ever need to dress like that, but she wanted to see how time traveling was and help her new friends, so, it was kind of ok. She had a dark blue frilly huge dress, the skirt could fit her entire family underneath it, she thought. It was sleeves and it had a light lace around the neck and shoulders. The others had similar dresses but in different colors, and some with long sleeves. The guys had tuxedos and a top hat that looked really funny.
Zari was the last one to get ready, she had a dress that was not that big, red, and had less lace. She smiled; satisfied as she saw how she looked like.
- Guys, did you ever think that maybe is us that stops whatever happens from happening? – She asked, making everyone stop for a while to think.
- Is not impossible...I mean...It's us – Ray said, laughing.
- I think is something else... Someone else... – Sara said – The images we saw, there was something familiar with it. Let's find out.
The Legends reached the place were discussions about the treaty was about to happen and spread around to cover more ground. Nate reassured Sara that the treaty was happening on that day, so all they had to do was to stay aware of anything that could show up there to ruin it.
- So, all we have to do is wait? – Anissa asked in a whisper, while looking around.
- Basically. This is a bit easier than other missions we had – Zari said – At least, it looks like...
- Oh, love, believe me; things are never easy with these folks! – Constantine said, wanting nothing more than get out of there and have a drink, preferably in Zari's company, he thought as he smiled to himself.
A short figure appeared, in a rush, wearing a long dark cape and a hood that covered the entire face. The person carried a bloody knife on the hand and seemed to be bleeding as well.
- I'm sure this didn't happen in the original timeline... – Nate commented.
- How do you know? – Sara asked.
- Well, why is always the dark hooded person? No one dresses like this regularly
- You have a point... – Sara said – So, we need to stop whoever this is, I guess...
- I got this, boss! – Mick said running towards the person and holding the figure from behind, making them both fall down. – Don't scream! – He said, covering the figure's mouth with his hand.
All the other Legends came out from hiding, not believing that Mick almost made them be discovered, in case the person yelled.
- Mick, what are you doing? – Sara asked, approaching the person that fought to be free of Mick.
- Being practical. We have enough shit to care about. – He said while Sara knocked the knife out of the person's hand making it fall to the ground.
Nate rushed to grab the knife while Sara took the hood of the person just to see Kendra Saunders face. She looked startled, taking a few steps backwards. Ray looked confused as ever and the rest were just staring, ready to fight if they needed.
- Kendra? – Sara said in shock. – What the hell are you doing here?
- Who's Kendra? – Zari asked
- She was from our team when we started. She's Hawkgirl – Ray said, also staring in shock at Kendra.
- I was trying to survive... What you guys are doing here? – She said in rush with a low voice.
- We'll explain later. We need to get you out of here... – Sara said – You're hurt... – Sara said as she noticed the blood around her stomach. – Hurry!
Sara and Mick held Kendra, to help her walk faster. Ray, Nate and Anissa walked leaded the way, Zari and Constantine walked behind them all to give them cover. The place was packed with people walking around, so a bunch of punches had to be given. Anissa and Nate covered that when people tried to stop them. It was hard not being noticed, but the team did the best they could.
- How can this mess not change history? – Anissa asked, putting one more person down with a punch.
- The important thing is that treaty being signed... How, is not important. – Nate said steeling up and knocking down 3 guys that tried to come for him.
- We usually cause a mess, you get used to it eventually... – Ray said using their device to wipe memories on as many people as he could reach. – Good idea to bring this thing, captain – He smiled at Sara.
- We should have done this since the beginning... Focus, we're almost there! – Sara said.
It took the team 20 more minutes and a lot of punching to get back to Waverider. Once back, with doors closed, Mick and Sara rushed with Kendra so Gideon could help her.
- It was just a superficial stab – Gideon said as she worked to heal Kendra. – She will be as good as new, captain Lance.
- I'm glad. Thank you Gideon! – She stared at Kendra – What happened out there?
The rest of the Legends were in the Library and Kendra and Sara joined them. Kendra smiled at everyone, looking relieved she was finally safe.
- I missed you guys... And nice to meet the new members – She said. – Listen... I appreciate the help, you guys saved my life.
- Is nice to see you again, but how did you end up there? – Ray asked after hugging Kendra.
- A lot has happened since I left you guys... Things got complicated and... I was trying to figure out what really happened to me after I was kidnapped. I don't remember... It was all like a dream that escaped my mind as soon as I was not in the right time. I was trying to find a way to get back to the ship somehow, and they made me a prisioner... I fought as much as I could, but ended up being stabbed. I was running from them when I found you guys.
- I'm sorry it all happened to you... I think you should get some rest after we get there. And then, we can try to help you remember, ok? – Sara offered
- Ok. Thank you, Sara. I really missed you guys.
Sara squeezed her hand and let her in her bunker while she went to her seat to take her team back to Central City.
Back in Star Labs, everyone was at the abandoned hangar, which now served as their meet up room. They weren't using the table, since there wasn't enough seats for everyone, so they just took some chair that were huddled together in a corner. Thea was the only one standing, walking from one side to the other while everyone waited. It didn't take long for the Legends to arrive, and Thea looked at them smiling in excitment.
- Ok, what happened? – Sara asked, finding Thea's behavior weird. – First of all... Look who is back!
Kendra walked in and everyone stood up to greet her.
- Is really good to see you again, Kendra! – Barry smiled, hugging her.
- You too. – She said – And you... Came back from the dead? Want to start a club? – Kendra teased as she hugged Oliver.
- I think we have enough people for that. – Thea joked, also hugging her.
Thea took a few steps forward and stared at everyone else, asking for their attention after them all greeted and hugged Kendra, welcoming her back.
- Listen... I know we're about to face another crisis that can end the world and kill us all... – She started – But can we please... Take just one minute to celebrate our victories? I mean... My brother is alive... Kendra is back... Kara won a Pulitzer. The last time we had a crisis, we lost Ollie and it made me realize we never tried to reunite everyone to celebrate us, what we accomplished, our friend's victories... And this has to stop. We have a second chance here...
- I agree with Thea – Sara said, also staring at everyone
- Let's just... hang out for one night, enjoy some food and music, and be happy for what we have here, because this is rare and we don't know if it will last... – Thea said, causing everyone to nod and smile to her.
And it was true. They only got togehter when the world was ending, and there was always something happening, they have lost so much in the past few years, personally and as heroes, Kara thought to herself as she reflected about what Thea said.
- Well, food and music, count me in – Barry said, making people laugh.
- A bunch of food, our Supers, Barry and Mick needs a lot of it – Cisco completed.
- We can pull this off tonight guys – Caitlin said – I think this hangar has a lot of space for a last minute party. I can help.
- So can I – Anissa said
- Great. I have to go back to Cato Co now, but let me know if I can bring anything later, and I will – Kara said
- Actually we have to go back to Cat Co – Nia said – I see you guys later.
They all spread in teams to take care of the party before going on with the investigations and all the fight they knew that was coming while Kara and Nia went back to National City, so they wouldn't lose their jobs. Once there, Kara was gathering some information about the last piece she was going to work on and Nia knocked on her door, looking at her suspiciously.
- Did something happen? – Kara looked confused.
- You staring with heart eyes at Oliver happened... I'm just curious... Do you like him?
- Nia! – Kara said, blushing and turning away from her. – I... No, I mean... we're friends but...
- I know you Kara Danvers, don't lie to me... – Nia laughed. – I know you like him. And he seems to be into you, the way he looks at you...
- I think you're the one that needs glasses... He doesn't see me like that...
- But would you like to?
- I... I don't know. There is so much going on right now... – Kara nervously adjusted her glasses. Nia was definitely making her think about a lot of things now.
- I think the party is a great opportunity for you to find out. Just saying... And, someone will be sad about it, I guess... – Nia whispered as they noticed William coming in. – I'll take care of some things.
Nia left, leaving Kara and William alone. Kara smiled awkwardly as she kept trying to organize the papers in her desk.
- I was looking for you. – William said, holding a folder in his hand. – You need to see something.
Kara approached William as he opened the folder, showing her what was on the inside: a lot of documents and confidential stuff. She saw "anti-life equation" written on some pages and her heart started beating faster.
- I was doing some digging on Lex and found it. A complete research about something called anti-life equation... For what I've read is big, and it definitely has something to do with what he tried to pull of with Leviathan...
- Wow, this is huge – Kara said as she looked at the papers. – You did an amazing job. – She looked up and met his eyes staring at her, smiling.
- Kara I...
Kara and William looked at the door at the same time, and Oliver Queen was standing there, looking a bit surprised at the scene. Kara went to introduce Oliver to William, feeling a bit nervous.
- This is my co-worker, William. – She turned to William- And... This is my friend, Oliver Queen.
- Oh, the guy that was strabded on an island and considered dead? – William said, taking a few steps towards Oliver.
- The one and only. Apparently not much in this world can knock me out – Oliver said and Kara could notice something different in his tone.
Oliver and William shook hands, and Oliver added a bit more of pressure than he had to.
- Nice to meet you – William answered
- So... Where did you find this? – Kara stared at William, trying to ignore the obvious stare contest happening between both guys.
- I followed Lex. Found a secret bunker in his mansion and in the first opportunity, I managed to steal the file as soon as he left. I heard him talking on the phone about an important thing he had to do outside the city.
- Your move was a bit reckless – Oliver commented, crossing his arms – You should have asked for backup, he could have noticed, or even realize his files are missing.
- Well, I had to do something...
- Yes, but you could have compromised a lot... – Oliver said, trying to filter his words. That guy was clearly trying to impress Kara somehow, and it made him not even consider what could have happened. – That's why the backup.
- I would never put Kara in danger... I did what I had to and now we can know more about what Lex is planning.
- Thank you for the files, William... – Kara said giving it back to him – Now we know more about it, I think you should get this back before Lex realizes they are missing. We need to be careful; he can't know we are aware of things. – She said, giving Oliver a reproving stare.
She could tell Oliver didn't like William and she was damn right about it, because he didn't. Oliver thought the guy was full of himself, cocky and way over confident and this could get him into some trouble. Amateur mistake, he thought as he noticed William nodding with his head to Kara and walking towards the door.
- I hope we can talk later, at dinner, if you want to... – He said
- I can't today... I have... something... – Kara said, apologetic
- We have plans – Oliver said smiling at the face William made.
The audacity, Oliver thought as the guy left. He turned around to Kara, which was staring at him with a questioning look. She started to wonder if Nia was right, because that felt like jealousy. She tried to ignore the feeling, but was having a hard time to do it.
- What was that? – Kara asked, adjusting her glasses and staring seriously at him.
- Thea's party... We do have it tonight...
- Ok... – Kara looked suspiciously at him, but let it go. – Well, at least we know more about the anti-life equation. And he's right, it has everything to do with all that Lex tried to pull out with Leviathan, but I think this time, this is bigger than that.
- Let's bring the information to the team... Barry was going to talk to J'onn about it.
Kara nodded and they both left CatCo, going back to Star Labs to talk to J'onn. She kept thinking about what happened at CatCo and Nia's words to her. She was feeling really confused, knowing for sure that there was something going on, given the moment they had before, but, maybe it was just the heat of the moment? Or there was actually something real there? Maybe Nia was right and she would be able to findo ut at the party. She knew they had a lot to do, especially with all new info about Lex, but Thea was right, at least for one night they could just celebrate being all together and well, and the return of their friends.
