Wow, I certainly was not expecting such a response to this story. I'm glad so many of you like the idea. Here is the next chapter, enjoy.

To clear up misunderstandings about the chapter, everything in Endgame up until the five year time skip has happened. So Thanos has already been found and killed, the stones seemingly lost.

Thomas: The impact of the Sokovia Accords on the Arrowverse isn't something I'm going to explore here. I might explore that in another story, but not this one, sorry. Thank you, you as well.

Ellie Bishop: Glad to hear it. Slade will be a major character in this story, yes.

Green Hal37: Honestly, it originally wasn't an MCU crossover. In the original idea, it was a post alternate Crisis story but that got too convoluted, so I shelved it until I decided to make it an MCU crossover. Yes, it will be very different than Endgame.

Guest 2.0: Glad to hear it. Personally, I think the title's fine, so unless I have reason to, I'm just gonna leave it.

Star City

Afternoon

It was a calm day in Star City, something that wouldn't have been possible a year ago. But with the loss of half its population, crime had gone down considerably, although there were still a few who could not help but go back to a life of crime, even in the face of The Decimation.

In City Hall, Oliver was in his office, having a meeting with Lyla. It was something they did every two weeks to keep up with things.

"What do you have Lyla?" Oliver asked as she looked at him grimly.

"In the Dominican Republic, some of my agents tracked him there. He'd gone after a human trafficking ring, took out their entire security, freed the women, and then handed over the scum to the authorities. But by the time my agents got there, he'd gone," Lyla said and Oliver sighed.

"So we missed him again," Oliver noted wearily and Lyla nodded.

"Oliver, I know you care about him…but Roy isn't in trouble. He found out Thea was one of the people affected by The Decimation and he snapped. He's not looking for justice, he's on a rampage," Lyla said gently.

"He hasn't killed anyone. That means he's not too far gone, not yet," Oliver shot back. "Find out where he's going next."

"And if he does kill someone?" Lyla asked and Oliver was silent for a minute.

"Then I'll handle it," Oliver finally said and Lyla nodded.

"Okay," Lyla said, knowing that was as good as she'd get. "I'll see you in two weeks."

"Say hi to John Junior for me," Oliver said and she nodded.

As she walked out, she nearly ran right into Slade.

"Ms. Michaels," Slade greeted politely, not at all affected by her icy stare.

"Captain," she said frostily as she walked off.

Slade did not respond to her, knowing her treatment was not unjustified. He then walked into Oliver's office, seeing Oliver leaning back with a reflective look on his face.

"You okay kid?" Slade inquired.

"Yeah, just been a long year," Oliver said with a sigh before looking over a Slade, smirking slightly. "Still can't get used to you in that uniform."

Slade chuckled, glancing down at the Star City Police Captain's uniform he was wearing. It had not been his intention to stay in Star City, but upon discovering that his son had been among the snapped, Slade quickly found himself lost in this world. As luck would have it, Oliver needed a police captain he could trust since Pike was also a victim of The Decimation. Oliver had offered him the job and, reasoning that Oliver was all he had left, Slade had accepted.

"Anything new to report?" Oliver asked.

"Some buglers, easily caught. There are some fractions of the remaining Los Halcones that are making noise, but other that, things have been quiet, as usual," Slade said and it was quiet between them for a moment. "When I took this job, I thought there would be more action."

"So did I. But I guess with half the population gone, the majority of criminals have retired. I guess that's a bright side to all this but…can't bring myself to be grateful for it," Oliver said with a sigh.

Central City

Early afternoon

In a bar, Cisco Ramon was drunk, placing his empty class on the bar.

"Another," Cisco slurred.

"I think you've had enough pal," the bartender told him gently. "Let me call you a cab."

"Just let me remember everyone I lost a year ago," Cisco grumbled weakly. "My parents, my friends, my coworkers, this is how I choose to remember them."

"You've had enough Ramon," if Cisco had the strength, he would've groaned as Harry walked up next to him.

"How'd you know I was here?" Cisco slurred.

"Because you were here on Allen's birthday, and on Christmas and Thanksgiving to. Come on Ramon, let's get you home," Harry said gently, hoisting him up and throwing his arm over Harry's shoulder as he began to lead Cisco out., the Meta being too drunk to protest.

Star City

Late afternoon

Oliver walked into the apartment he shared with his son after a long day of work. Closing the door behind him, he smiled slightly as he saw Raisa making dinner. Raisa was a godsend, he honestly wasn't sure he could have managed raising William and running the city without her the last year. Oliver could never repay her for all she had done, not just the last year, but for his entire life. In some ways, she had raised him more than his own mother.

"Good evening Mr. Oliver," Raisa greeted as she saw him.

"Good evening Raisa," Oliver greeted warmly. "Where's William?"

"Mr. William is doing his homework in his room," Raisa said and Oliver nodded. "Your friend is here to; she's in the living room."

Oliver nodded, knowing without her saying who his 'friend' was. Oliver walked into the living room, seeing Nyssa sitting on the couch, watching the news.

"Husband," Nyssa greeted as she turned off the Television.

"If you're here, I'm guessing either your last lead was a dead end or you've found something," Oliver noted and he noted the unhappy look on her face. "I see."

"I will find something that can bring them all back, there must be something out there that can bring them all back," Nyssa said, her determination hiding her desperation, Oliver noted.

"Maybe there is but I think we need to face reality," Oliver said with a sigh as he sat down next to her. "You and I have both looked into every possible lead we could fine. Constantine didn't know how to undo this, Mari didn't. We've scoured every rumor, every legend that could possibly be a way to bring them all back. And in the end, we're always left with disappointment when it turns out to be nothing. I think it's time we accept the fact that…that there's nothing we can do."

"So you just want to give up?" Nyssa asked incredulously.

"No, I don't want to give up. I would give just about anything to see my sister one last time, anything. But for a year, we have tried to find a way to bring them back and nothing concrete has turned up. I could easily spend the rest of my life looking for a way to do that and if I didn't have William, maybe I would. But I have to think of him, of what's best for him. It's the hardest thing I'll ever have to do…but we need to move on Nyssa," Oliver said, looking like he was about to break down. "We have to move on."

New York

Night

In an old baseball stadium, Steve sat in a chair, his support group having met for their weekly meetings. It wasn't much, but Steve felt it was the best he could do. Steve also felt like Sam was watching proudly from wherever he was.

"I see we have a new member," Steve said as he looked at the pretty redhead sitting in the far right. "You can just watch if you want, there's no pressure to say or do anything. This is a place for all of us to share our grief or to just feel like we're not alone after what happened."

"I'd like to share," she said and Steve nodded.

"Floor's yours," Steve said and she took a deep breath.

"My name is Caitlin, Caitlin Snow," Caitlin introduced herself and the others greeted her kindly. "A year ago, I was in a dark place. I…wasn't well; I'd lost control of my entire life. I'd lost all sense of who I was. I betrayed my best friends, I turned back on them. Then The Decimation happened and almost everyone I loved was gone. My best friend, he's in a dark pace right now but…I don't have the courage to face him, not after the things I've done. But he needs me, so how do I stay away?"

"It's the question we all have to ask ourselves," Steve said after a moment of silence descended on the group. "Eventually, we all have to face up to the things we've done. But life is short, now the whole world knows just how short. The time we have is precious. So we all need to look inside ourselves and ask what running away from our problems ever accomplished."

The Speed Force

Wanda stood back, standing beside the Speed Force, who continued to manifest itself as Nora Allen. In the distance, in what still resembled the cortex of Star Labs, Barry Allen sat on the floor in a cross legged position, surrounded by blue light. When it faded, his eyes snapped open, glowing with the power of The Speed Force before his eyes returned to normal.

"What did you see?" The Speed Force asked.

"Everything," Barry said as he got to his feet. "I saw my past, present, and future. I see it all."

"Good. Then it's time," The Speed Force said.

"Why would you make him see all that?" Wanda asked confused.

"To prepare him," The Speed Force told her before turning to Barry. "Everything you have gone though, Thawne, Zoom, Savitar, every villain you've ever faced, every life you've saved, every mistake you've made, it has been preparing you for this moment. Your greatest test."

"Np pressure or anything right?" Barry joked and she shot him an annoyed look. "Sorry, no jokes."

"It's time for the two of you to review what you have learned," The Speed Force said as it looked back and forth between them.

"The Speed Force has existed since before the dawn of time. And it will continue to exist long after all life in the universe is gone," Wanda started, already knowing this by heart.

"The Speed Force gave life to the universe by unleashing its power through the cosmos, birthing the multiverse. Scientists call this 'The Big Bang'," Barry continued.

"When this happened, six stones were scattered across the universe, each endowed with a certain power of the Speed Force. These stones were called the Infinity Stones," Wanda added.

"When they were exposed to certain lifeforms, they gave these lifeforms certain powers," Barry said with a glance at Wanda. "For these reasons, The Speed Force scattered the stones across the universe, took certain measures to ensure they would never fall into the wrong hands."

"And so they didn't, until Thanos," The Speed Force finished. "The stones were never meant to be used the way they were. The universe is out of balance because of what he did. Which is why it must be undone. It is time for you to return home Barry Allen."

Barry nodded, glancing over at the still Wanda. He gave The Speed Force a pointed look and she nodded. She turned and walked of, giving them some privacy.

"We knew this was coming," Barry said as he walked over to Wanda. "We will see each other again, I promise."

"I know, that's not what worries me," Wanda said and Barry understood.

"Iris," Barry said and she looked away but he placed a hand on her cheek, making her look at him. "Whatever happens, it will never change how I feel about you."

"Just…come back to me," Wanda said softly, sounding as vulnerable as she had when she had first arrived in the Speed Force.

"Always," Barry promised.

Barry then leaned down and they shared a brief kiss before he pulled back.

"Are you ready?" The Speed Force asked.

Wanda nodded and Barry stepped back. Wanda stepped in front of him, taking a deep breath before she waved her hands, which glowed with a red energy. With a grunt, she stared at the end of the room, which seemed to have something forming. Wanda continued waving her hands as the thing at the end of the room, a portal similar to a Breach, opened wider. It took all of her effort, but finally, the portal was the size of a breach.

"Go!" Wanda cried, not sure she could hold it.

Barry nodded before quickly running through it at super speed. Once he was gone, Wanda stopped, the portal closing behind him. Wanda then fell to her knees, breathing heavily as she stared at the spot where the portal had vanished.

"You have played your part. The rest is up to them," The Speed Force said grimy.

Cisco's apartment

Morning

Cisco groaned as he came to, the hangover hitting him at full force. No more drinking his feelings away, Cisco promised himself as he climbed out of bed. Cisco somehow managed to make his way to his kitchen, where, to his surprise, Harry and Jay were waiting for him.

"Cisco, we need to talk," Jay said.

"I'm a little hungover, can't this wait?" Cisco grumbled as he moved towards the fridge holding one side of his face.

"No, it can't Ramon," Harry said, tossing down something onto the table.

Cisco looked over and paled. It was his plans for the Speed Bazooka, the modified one anyway.

"You're planning on getting Barry out of The Speed Force," Jay said and Cisco didn't deny it. "Have you forgotten why he needed to go in there in the first place?"

"No, I haven't," Cisco said roughly. "Which is why I'm working on a way to get him out without bringing the apocalypse. Barry is the only way we can fix this."

"Fix this, you mean time travel?" Jay asked shocked and Cisco nodded. "Cisco, haven't you learned anything from Flashpoint? There are consequences to changing the past."

"Well what could be worse than this? Half the population's been wiped out; there's no hope for the future, just depression and people wondering why we're still here. And let's not forget that whatever Thanos did put the barriers between our earths all out of whack. You two are stuck here; I can't even get in touch with Kara on her earth!" Cisco exclaimed.

It was a fair point. Once they realized what had happened, Harry had tried to head to Earth-3 with Jay, check on Jesse. Only they discovered that a breach t another earth wouldn't open. Cisco had tried to contact Kara on Earth-38 but only got static. The three of them had quickly realized that whatever Thanos had done, it had put some energy sort between Earth-1 and the rest of the multiverse that acted as a kind of barrier, preventing them from contacting their friends on other earths or leaving Earth-1.

"With Wally gone and The Legends not answering my calls, getting Barry out is the only way to bring everyone back," Cisco said passionately.

"I get what you're come from kid, I do. But even if you're right and time travel is our best shot at undoing this-" Jay started.

"He is."

The three of them froze at the sound of the voice, turning around. Standing in the doorway to the kitchen was Barry Allen, somehow standing in front of them without the world falling apart.

"Time travel is the only way to bring everyone back," Barry said as three pairs of eyes stared at him in shock.

I know right now we've mainly focused on the Arrowverse side of things, but next chapter we start to get into the MCU side as well.

Barry/Wanda is a crossover pairing I've developed a real liking to after doing it in my Two Earths series and reading it in Raptor2216's World's Collide series, so I decided to do it here as well.