Disclaimer: I don't own Arrow, Flash and RWBY they are the rightful property of DC comics and Roster Teeth.
Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
Author's Notes: before I begin with the story I must tell you that this will have an alternate ending to Arrow season 3 and an alternate ending to The Flash season 1. It will also have major spoilers so if you haven't watch either one I suggest you watch it now they have recently started with the re-runs for both series on the CW. Main pairings if you haven't notice will be BlackArrow (Blake and Oliver obviously) and FlashRose (no need to say who I'm talking about here).
Chapter 1 through death a second chance and a new life
(Location: Bridge above Starling Dam Starling city limits)
For Oliver Queen this fight meant everything where the fate of his beloved city will be decided. He was currently in a tough battle against the demon's head of the league of assassins, the one and only Ra's Al Ghul. Defeating him means the league will surrender and all debts will be paid without the need of shedding any blood. The rest was up to his team stopping the deadly bio virus from spreading Starling. After all he knew very well how deadly the virus since he has seen what it can do from personal experience. Now it wasn't the time to be remembering the past seeing all the people that were killed back in China during his absence from his city.
Everything he has endured was for this fight everything he went through was for this moment. And through all his mistakes his worst one has to be keeping his friends of his true intentions when he joined the league of assassins as the new demon's head. Only the former assassin Malcom Merlin knew of his plan and this cause a lot of anger between team Arrow members John Diggle, Felicity Smoak and Laurel Lance known as Black Canary. But he made it clear that he kept this a secret not for the sake of trust but to keeping the people that are close to him safe from harm. He needed to keep the charade well enough to convince Ra's Al Ghul that he was loyal to the league. If it didn't work that eventually he knew the demon's head will go after his friends.
And as he gave everything he had he was still no match for the leader of the league of assassins. Even with the training Ra's gave him he was still at a disadvantage not reaching his level yet. He blocked another swing from Ra's sword with his own blade trying to read his moves and gain an opening. Though he was old Ra's Al Ghul has proven once again why he was a formidable opponent. To Oliver he was the greatest adversary he has ever faced since he took on Slade Wilson when he had the drug Mirakuru in his veins. But this was a fight he couldn't lose no matter what because if he loses then Starling will be doom.
Another attack was blocked yet Oliver kept on the offensive while managing to block Ra's quick swings. The fire in his eyes showed he was determined to end it all for the sake of everyone he cares about. While the eyes of the demon's head showed anger and betrayal since he had high hopes for the former vigilante of Starling. Only to be betrayed when he has shown him his courtesy into his organization to allow him to take his place as the next demon's head and baptizing him with the name Al Saheem. Now they were fighting to the death while he was disappointed at the much potential he possesses. No doubt he would have been a great leader and the league would have gotten even stronger.
"I expected so much of you Al Saheem. Yet you insist in embracing your fate to die protecting Starling city. Why throw it all away for such cause?"
"Because it's worth it!" Oliver shouted throwing a flurry of attacks which the demon's head blocked with ease.
"How so? The people of this city hate you. To them the Arrow is nothing but a murderer, a criminal who deserves punishment."
"You turned my own city against me! Don't pretend like you don't remember Ra's, not even you will fall that low."
"You are correct, you're the one who has fallen that low. I offer you a chance to make your life something better to protect more lives than you can ever do in Starling. I gave you my legacy so you can turn it into your own, as a Al Saheem you could have bring more justice than you can have ever done as the Arrow. Yet it's better to protect this city over everything I have offered you."
"And how many lives will be taken by taking your mantle?"
"In this world, this life there will always be sacrifices no matter if they're done for good or bad intentions. You will kill I assure you, but more lives will be save than the ones been taken. You have heard that term of" kill one to save a million" or perhaps you prefer to kill a million to save one. That is exactly how I see it with your resolve to save this city."
"You demanded me to become your heir, you made me join your league. You were killing the people of my city so I could join you. And you even attempted to kill my sister. That's not really offering" he swung another attack as Ra's blocked it they were now crossing blades.
"I needed to show you the consequences of your actions if you didn't accept your destiny. You have so much potential Al Saheem and the Arrow and this city is holding you back from achieving it. As long as you remain here you are wasting it."
"You really know nothing about me Ra's. I can achieve my potential by protecting Starling and my friends. I'm ending your ambition right here and now and I'm willing to break my vow of not killing again for you."
The demon's head showed no emotion as he quickly performed a roundhouse kick sending Oliver to the ground, his sword pointed to his neck.
"So be it then. If you won't accept your fate as the next Ra's Al Ghul then I shall make you embrace a new fate. Al Saheem you have face it many times before, in your life only this time it will be for real" he didn't reacted as Oliver got back to his feet.
"Death…."
"I told you my name is Oliver Queen!"
They resumed their fight as Oliver showed more determination to defeat the demon's head. Ra's was able to block his attacks and at the same time the vigilante was able to block his attacks. It was such a shame he has chosen to die instead of succeeding him as the league's leader but there was nothing else to convince him otherwise. But for the former vigilante of Starling city this was fight was beyond personal as he continued to attack everyone he cares about was in his mind. Diggle, Laurel, Thea, Roy, Ray and of course Felicity the woman he has loved for so long. Even the friends he made in Central city Barry also known as the Flash, Caitlin, Cisco, Joe and Iris.
He cried in pain as Ra's managed to cut him in his arm. He charged right in removing his sword and now he knew that his defeat was inevitable. Oliver never saw it coming as his sword pierced through his flesh in his chest. The blood loss was critical and he tried to remain on his feet but it was futile. The former vigilante has fallen to his knees as the demon's head removed his sword, getting closer to him. He was now talking in Arabic just like he did when they fought the first time he was chanting the last rites before delivering the final blow. As Ra's finished talking in his native language he stabbed his heart making Oliver spit blood.
For Oliver the world around him was getting slow and darker. He knew his life was coming to an end because his entire life was flashing before his eyes. Everything from his childhood to teenage years along when his tragic past took place, the incident of the Queen's Gambit, losing Sara, his father's death, getting stranded on the island Lian Yu. Meeting Yao Fei his daughter Shado whom he fell in love with, meeting Slade Wilson a great comrade who became his enemy when Shado was killed by Dr. Anthony Ivo then the events from his stay at Hong Kong meeting Maseo, Tatsu and their son Akio and soon he was staring at his dear people from Starling. His thoughts were now on his deceased father and mother along with his best friend Tommy Merlin, and finally Felicity.
"It such a shame it has come down to this. Farewell Al Saheem" Ra's Al Ghul removed his sword from the wound in his heart.
"No!"
The demon's head gazed at the distant cry that belonged to Felicity Smoak. She was flying in the skies using Ray Palmer's atom suit, she has descended and went to the side of the down Oliver. She glared at the demon's head firing the laser weapons of the suit, glad that Ray taught her how to use its weaponry. However Ra's Al Ghul has dodged the attacks and left since there was no need to stay anymore, Oliver Queen's fate has been sealed. This time he won't be escaping the jaws of death. Once there was no sign of the demon's head she went back to the wounded man on the ground, the man she has loved for so long.
"Oliver please hold on! I will get you to the hospital but you have to hang in there" her eyes were already filled with tears.
"Felicity…it's…too late….for me…."
"No don't talk save your strength! Come on get up I will fly us there."
"You won't….get there in time…I…c…can…barely….keep…m…my…eyes….open…."
"No no! I won't lose you I can't lose you" she was mentally cursing trying to get rid of the suit's helmet but unfortunately she forgot to ask Ray how to remove it.
"Did everyone….managed to stop the virus….?"
"Yes we stop it, we saved Starling" she sobbed holding his hand while kissing his forehead upset of lacking the skin contact because of the stupid helmet.
"I'm glad, you have saved my city…I…Felicity I'm sorry for not telling you about my plan…I didn't meant to betray yours and Diggle's trust over me…."
"It's okay I forgive you I still think it was a stupid plan and that you should have told us but it's over now. We won so everything will be okay."
Oliver smiled at her that "Queen smile" she loves so much but instead of smiling she cried harder.
"I'm glad I meet you Felicity. I love you…."
"Oliver….?" Her eyes widened as her heart dropped.
"No…." his eyes were closed his breathing stopped along with his heart beat.
"Please don't you can't be Oliver. No don't leave me don't leave me!" she bury her head on his chest crying her heart out.
"No Oliver!"
"I love you too I will always love you…."
Her cries fell on deaf ears as Oliver Queen has left this world. The former Starling vigilante known as the Arrow has died. Felicity stood in her place crying over his body until she will get tire from the sobbing the pain of losing him was too much to bare. Eventually the Starling police department arrived lead by Captain Lance and seeing the dead body of the man he hated and used to trust didn't brought him joy which it was strange. After what he did to his daughter Sara and then keeping her death a secret just like his daughter Laurel he had plenty of reasons to despise him. Yet this wasn't the appropriate time as he watched Felicity Smoak crying endlessly over his motionless body.
(Scene change)
(Location: particle accelerator shaft Star Labs Central City)
Ever since the death of his mother Barry Allen has always believe in the impossible. Because something that was considered impossible was the reason why his mother Nora Allen and led to his father Henry Allen to get blame for her murder getting arrested. He never believed he will become the impossible getting struck by a lightning bolt caused by the particle accelerator when it went critical. He became the fastest man alive and the birth of his alter ego the Flash. With his new power he sworn to find the murderer of his mother and prove his father's innocence. And apparently he did found her murderer and today was the day he will finally get his father out of prison.
Currently the Flash was in an intense fight against the man in yellow known as the Reverse Flash who was none other than Harrison Wells, or more precise Eobard Twane. Barry intended to finish him off even when he had a chance to save his mother from dying that night fifteen years ago. He managed to reach the necessary speed using the particle accelerator to create the wormhole through time and space allowing him to travel back to the past. The scarlet speedster was there in his old house that tragic night and just when he could have prevented the Reverse Flash from killing his mother, it was his future self that told him not to interfere.
His own self told him not to save her because it was probably meant to happen or maybe he already knew that he had everything he wanted. The life he has now, the friends he has now and who he has become. Barry chose to live his life without his mother and with his mind made up, he decided to go after her murderer and settle the score once and for all. There was no way he was going to let him go back to his time in the far future. He was successful using the supersonic mega punch as Cisco calls it to destroy the time machine he built for the yellow speedster. Now he was using everything he had to defeat his arch nemesis and rival.
While the fight was still happening next to the destroyed time machine stood Cisco and Joe, both were still unconscious from the powerful impact. Red and yellow blurs were colliding and moving around nonstop, results of both speedsters fighting. For Eabarn Twane it was like he was back in his time fighting his nemesis and the person he hated with every ounce of his strength. It will be a never ending fight where they will both be in the same level in which he resulted with the plan to travel back to the past and kill Barry Allen when he was a child. Now that he thought about it the plan really backfired, but it didn't matter anymore he will make sure to kill him especially when he destroyed his only way back to his home.
Barry yelled managing to increase his speed finally breaking through the yellow speedster's defenses attack him with a flurry of punches that caught him off guard. He knew very well this was the result of the training Wells put him through in order to become faster. The same man who murdered his mother took him under his wing to fight crime, to capture other medi-humans and become faster than he already is. He will make sure he regrets helping him because he will be the one to defeat him and get his father out of prison. For a moment the Reverse Flash was overpowered not been able to keep up with his scarlet nemesis. Barry's blue eyes flashed with lightning planning to use a powerful punch enough to take the life of this genius evil man.
But it all happened in a blink of an eye as the yellow speedster has vanished shocking the Flash. Eabarn Twane has appeared behind him he launched a punch that sent the red speedster crashing near the destroyed the time machine. He hit the iron wall at such speed that could break anyone's back, but it only caused some damage to Barry that made him coughed some blood. The Reverse Flash grinned as he grabbed his neck truly enjoying the sight he will always take pleasure from his nemesis's pain. By now Joe was trying to get up he was still feeling dizzy but he could tell that Barry was in trouble. The scarlet speedster tried to break free but the yellow villain was too strong.
"Not fast enough" he replied in his deep disoriented voice.
"I…." Barry coughed more blood not believing this is how it was going to end.
"Even when you managed to open the wormhole at such speed Barry, you still need training if you want to catch up to me."
"I have to help him" Joe tried to get up reaching to his gun.
Luckily for him the Reverse Flash was enjoying hurting Flash to not notice the detective.
"This can't be happening. He's still faster than me after everything that has happened" Barry knew he was able to stop the Reverse Flash the first time because he had help from Oliver and Firestorm.
"Your time has run out Flash!" Eabarn's right hand was phasing as it went through Barry's uniform in his chest crushing his heart.
Four gunshots were fired and the yellow speedster felt his body hurting and becoming numb. He realized in the last minute that he has been shot in his back. The last bullet hit his heart which caused him to spit blood he glared in anger turning to the person who had the guts to fire at him. Detective Joe West stood holding his gun just in case he needed to fire another shot but those thoughts were erased when the Reverse Flash hit the ground dying from the wounds. It won't be long before he dies from the massive blood loss and even if this was his end he knew he's satisfied since he finally got rid of his scarlet nemesis.
"Barry!" Joe ran to the downed male looking worried sick.
"Come on Barry hang on" he looked into his eyes and there was little life in them.
"J…Joe…please…get my dad…out of…prison" his body felt limp as Barry Allen took his final breath.
"No…Barry no" tears were falling from the detective gazing at the lifeless body of the person he considers a son.
"Everything I've done" Eabarn Twane's voice was low but was filled with malice" if it lead me to this very moment, then I don't regret it. I will make the same actions and the same choices all over again if it got me this result. I finally killed Barry Allen" he chuckled.
Joe in pure anger has shot the downed man twice killing the Reverse Flash. He went back to cry over the fallen hero. By now Cisco has gotten up regaining consciousness and the first thing he saw was Joe shooting at the yellow speedster he didn't had a clue what just happened before the time machine was smashed to pieces by the Flash's super sonic mega punch. But when he saw Barry's body not moving a single muscle, he feared the worst. The rest of the group has arrived Iris with Eddie and Caitlin with Ronnie. When Iris saw Barry she ran to his side but seeing her father sobbing gave her the worst case scenario. Everyone else gather around as Iris started sobbing holding onto Barry's body.
"Barry no" she kept crying into his chest.
"He's gone" it was Joe's only reply losing someone dear to him hurt him so much but he knew it was worse for his daughter.
Caitlin broke down crying embracing her husband Ronnie while he tried to comfort her but it wasn't helping. Caitlin has come to see Barry as such good friend and it was the same thing for Cisco. Who would believe they will become the best of friends in one year. Eddie was quiet the entire time he couldn't comfort Iris because nothing he say will make her feel better, she just love her childhood friend. Thought he saw Barry as a friend he has come to respect especially after learning of his secret identity as the Flash. It angered him that the person who killed him and his mother was his great grandson from the future. So the police officer didn't bother to feel any sympathy as he gazed at the body of the Reverse Flash.
For a moment the group mourned the loss of their friend and hero. Iris took the blow harder than her father as the feelings she have been hiding for her childhood friend emerged. Realizing now that she was really in love with Barry no matter how many times she denied it, those feelings were pretty much real. But now she will never have the chance to tell him how she feels more tears were released as Joe embraced her trying to calm her down. The moment to mourn the loss of a great person was interrupted by a sudden earthquake. It was enough to get the attention of everyone, except for Joe and Iris. They kept mourning not caring what the tremor was about.
"What was that?" asked Cisco.
"That was no ordinary earthquake" followed Caitlin thought her face was still filled with tears.
*I'm afraid we have more unfortunate news* the voice of Professor Martin Stein was heard from the lab communications he has seen Barry's death through the cameras and he felt terrible about it.
"How worse can it be than this?"Joe gazed over at the body of the person he considered a son.
*Much worse I'm afraid. The wormhole has appeared and its unstable levels are stronger than before. It's ten time bigger and it has appeared outside of the lab, this is quite catastrophic* the professor sounded frantic.
The group has left the area running through the halls until they reached the exit of the facility. Their eyes widened in terror gazing at the skies and the massive wormhole that was present. They already knew what was going to happen if it remains here, all of Central city and probably the entire country could get sucked in.
"How did this happen?" asked Ronnie Raymond whom he along with Professor Stein join together to become the medi-human known as Firestorm.
"It must be the Reverse Flash" said Cisco figuring out what was going on.
"Remember Eabarn Twane changed the time line when he killed Barry's mother. And then killing Dr. Wells stealing his face and DNA he made it worse. He was the one that created Star Labs and the particle accelerator. But now that he's dead…."
"It's been erased from history" the Professor connected the dots.
"And that's definitely not good" said Joe.
"Can we stop it?" asked Caitlin.
"I'm afraid there's nothing we can do even if we try to run, we won't get very far" said Stein.
"So that's it? Wait to die?" detective West got upset.
"Maybe we can do something as Firestorm" Ronnie turned to the professor.
"We don't have that kind of power Ronald. Perhaps if Mr. Allen was still with us, we might have a chance and that's still a small possibility.
Caitlin was sobbing as her husband hugged her not believing it was going to end like this. It all seemed that Barry's death was all for nothing. Cisco stood in deep thought looking so scared of course he didn't wanted to die he still had so many things to do. Professor Stein removed his glasses cleaning them with a cloth he was terrified that it was all going to end, he wish he could be with his wife. Iris was sobbing again hugging her father while Eddie stood helpless at the fact he couldn't do a damn thing to stop this disaster. Suddenly Joe let go of his daughter and started leaving alarming Iris.
"Dad where you going?!"
"Back to the station I have to talk to the chief and see if we can somehow evacuate everyone."
"There won't be enough time for such task" said Stein.
"I have to try!" he shouted in desperation" if I'm going to die then I will die trying to save the people of this city. I won't let Barry's death be in vain."
"I'm going with you" Eddie immediately replied.
"No you stay here."
"I have something to do too Joe, I'm with you all the way" protested the young officer.
"What you can do right now is stay with Iris, keep her safe okay? She needs you" of course he knew how she was feeling after what happened."
Eddie finally nodded knowing that his girlfriend needed to comfort. Joe left in a hurry while Ronnie gazed over Stein. It looked like they could read each other's mind. After spending so much time merged together they seemed to know what the other was thinking and right now they set their eyes at the giant wormhole.
"We have to do something too. Even if it's futile" said Stein.
"Ronnie don't" Caitlin was in tears.
"I have to, we have to try. It's better to die trying than dying without doing anything at all."
Caitlin nodded ad both gave a handshake merging together creating the burning man Firestorm. They flew away towards the wormhole while the rest of the group didn't know what to do. Eddie and Iris were holding hands wanting to spend their last minutes together while Cisco went back to the lab without saying a word. Maybe there was something he can do by checking the computer if there was a way to stop the wormhole from growing and swallowing all of Central city. But fate can be kind quite cruel as all of their actions will eventually be in vain, just like the death of the Flash Barry Allen.
(Scene change)
(Location: graveyard Starling city)
Oliver Queen's burial was filled with mourn and plenty of tears to be shed. At least from those who were close to the young man among them, Felicity, Diggle, Laurel, Layla, Ray and of course his sister Thea who was sobbing the most along with Felicity. The death of her older brother struck a painful blow to the young Queen since she has now lost everyone from her family, her father Robert Queen who wasn't biological related to her, her step brother Tommy, her mother Noira and now her brother. Her father by blood Malcolm was absent though he knew everyone hated him he had some respect for Oliver. This wasn't the best time to be present especially when he was still running from the law due to the undertaking that took place two years ago.
Felicity shed more tears while Ray tried to calm her down he wasn't doing a good job. Next to them stood Diggle and his wife holding their infant daughter the former marine shed his tears for someone he considered a brother, especially when his brother was murdered. Layla also shed her tears because she has seen Oliver as a good friend. Laurel was feeling worst since it wasn't enough that she lost Tommy, her sister Sara but Oliver too. Though the members of team Arrow managed to save the city from being over taken by the deadly virus, they have lost a valuable comrade and friend. And as the sad news weren't enough they have found out about the tragedy that has fallen Central city.
It was all over the news that Central city by what scientist believed to be a wormhole that has appeared has taken everything on sight. Millions of lives were taken and what was left of the once Central city was nothing but an oversize crater bigger than any of the craters of the moon. After that the wormhole vanished it was still an unexplained phenomenon that is keeping experts in question. Eventually team Arrow believed Barry Allen and his friends were gone as well, that left more room to mourn the losses. But first they were going to say to their leader and great friend, each member has put a rose on the grave.
The only person who refused to be present at the burial was none other than Captain Lance of Starling city police. He still held a grudge of hatred for the former vigilante after losing his daughter again and losing his trust to his other daughter it was better to put the blame on the person who got between his life and his family. His absence wasn't unnoticed by Laurel she was pretty much upset with her father for still hating Oliver even beyond the grave. After this she was going to make sure to give him a piece of her mind. After the funeral was over everyone left except for Thea and Felicity who wanted to stay a little, which it was pretty much understandable.
(Time skip: four days later)
After the death of Oliver Queen and the tragedy of Central city things seemed to have return to normal at Starling. The streets were busy as usual with so many people going with their daily lives. Some were still holding some neutral feelings towards the Arrow since the entire city found out his identity as the man who was died a few days later. However there were some who were still loyal to the man in the green hood, seeing him as a hero or a guardian angel to their city. But to some it was probably a new beginning in their lives or a time to move on.
Diggle and Layla decided to take some time off and leave somewhere far away from Starling. Staying in the city was bringing painful memories so it was better to take a break from everything and just focus on each other and their daughter Sara. Though it didn't meant they were giving up the good fight, they were still in it until the end. They knew if they quit it will mean they will be disrespecting the memory of Oliver. Whenever they'll be a threat they will be there ready to help to anyone who needs it.
Felicity decided to stay in Starling aiding Ray with his crusade to fight crime and save the city. She did thought about quitting and leaving but doing so will be abandoning Oliver's quest and she was never a quitter. She also deepened her friendship with the billionaire genius but that was just it her feelings for Oliver were too strong for her to move on just like that. Ray Palmer has sworn to use the resources of his company to continue helping Starling city by day, while fighting crime by night as the Atom.
Laurel was also still fighting crime aiding the Atom as Black Canary. Oliver taught her to fight for what you believe was right and the city still needed saving. Now that the Arrow was gone they needed allies more than ever to stand up and fight. It was her resolved to punish crimes as a vigilante and as an attorney. But most importantly she was doing this to keep the memories of her sister and ex-boyfriend alive. She has been ignoring her father because she was pretty much upset with him and avoiding him was probably the right thing to do, according to her.
Captain Lance continues to lead the Starling police department fighting crime and kept the city safe. He was still avoiding his daughter and the times he spotted her in her alter ego costume he will pretend he didn't see her. He was still against vigilantes but he was never going to admit how much he needs the help of such, he hated that the Arrow taught him Oliver Queen of all people.
Roy Harper found out from Thea the death of her brother. He was devastated at the revelation at the person who considered him as a teacher and mentor. He also found out about Central city and felt even worse since he saw Barry Allen and his companions good friends not to mention the destruction of an entire city and the many lives lost was completely wrong. Since he couldn't return to Starling because everyone believe him to be dead after claiming he was the Arrow in a chance to save Oliver, he decided to continue fighting for good. After contacting Diggle he decided to pay a visit to Amanda Waller of Argus and eventually he became a new member of the suicide squad as the new Arsenal.
Thea Queen has taken the mantle of her deceased brother and became a new vigilante aiding Black Canary and the Atom. She was using Roy's former red archer costume and has officially taken the nickname her brother has given her" Speedy". She and everyone have been inspired by the Arrow to continue fighting for justice and as long as they were alive they will continue to bring down the criminals and those who want to harm the citizens of Starling city. Thea's only wish is if her brother was watching them as they keep on his crusade alive. Was he proud of her? That was a question she was never going to have an answer.
As for Malcolm Merlin he continued to train his daughter making sure she was ready in case Ra's Al Ghul and the league of assassin's returns to Starling. He wasn't happy with Oliver's death because he was the key to helping him achieve his goal which was becoming the new demon's head. It was an effective plan to use Oliver's love for Thea to attempt to fight Ra's and defeat him, thought it didn't got the results he wanted he was glad to find out he was alive. So he accepted to help him when he was pretending to accept the title as Al Saheem. But in the end the plan failed with Oliver's death he lost the chance to become the next Ra's Al Ghul because he knew he couldn't take on the demon's head.
(Location: unknown)
Barry Allen opened his eyes to find himself in a white room. The entire place was really white he realized he was in a bed. Now this was really weird considering the last thing he remembered was getting stabbed in the heart by the Reverse Flash. Another weird thing he didn't felt like he was dead on the other hand he felt pretty much alive. Yet this white place can be called a part of heaven or the possibility this was all just a dream. The scarlet speedster got up realizing he was still wearing his Flash suit.
"Barry you're awake."
"Oliver….?" He saw his friend and comrade still wearing the black archer outfit, when he helped him stop Eabarn Twane though he personally preferred the green hood over the new one he was wearing.
"I awoke just recently before you, glad to see you again" he turned to the speedster who wasn't wearing his mask.
"Yeah and, where are we?"
"I would like to know too" said Oliver.
"I have absolutely no idea…."
"You're in my sanctuary."
A figure has appeared in a golden light getting the attention of both vigilantes. The stranger was wearing a golden helmet with a blue uniform with gold gloves and boots with a golden cape. In the middle was a circle keeping his cape firmly attached and a golden belt. Oliver and Barry noticed his outfit was very eye catching meaning it will get a lot of attention. But it was clear he looked like he was another vigilante or maybe a villain it was personal experience from their part.
"I am pleased to see both of you have awakened" spoke the stranger.
"Who are you?" asked Barry.
"My name is Doctor Fate. For a long time I have watched over you two and kept close eyes on all of your actions regarding your personal lives. But most of all your actions as the Arrow and the Flash."
"Okay so you're a stalker" said the scarlet speedster while Oliver tried not to roll his eyes at his humor this was hardly any time for jokes.
"I assure you I am not I merely saw your progress as the responsibilities you have accepted. The fate you have chosen to embrace and accept as heroes of your own city."
"Is there any point to why you have brought us here?" asked Oliver.
"Certainty" Doctor Fate has made a throne appeared and he got seated while both vigilantes were taken back by his ability.
"Think you can do the same for us?" said Barry.
"Of course" he made two chairs appeared which they looked like cheap seats compared to the highly decorated and expensive throne he was sitting on.
"Great so he gets a throne and we get low class seats his ego must be that big" the speedster mentally sighed.
"I will like to remain stand how about you answer my question?" the former green hood vigilante said.
"The answer is simple Oliver Queen and Barry Allen. Both of you no longer exist in this realm."
"Excuse me?" Barry looked dumbfounded and his archer companion looked the same.
"I made sure your memories won't be affected when I brought you here. You weren't dreaming or imagining things. Both of you died."
"What….?"
"Wait…."
Both vigilantes looked at each other.
"You died?" they replied in unison.
"Yes" Doctor Fate replied with no hint of amusement.
"I remember I was fighting the Reverse Flash and…."
"I thought the Reverse Flash was captured, I and Firestorm helped you."
"I know but it's kind of a complicated story that involves time travel and" his blue eyes widened at the realization.
"I…I did died I couldn't stop the Reverse Flash. No matter how fast I got I couldn't beat him in the end. He did kill me" pain was evident in his voice.
"I remember it clearly I was fighting Ra's and things didn't went the way I wanted" the memory of the demon's head killing him was still fresh in Oliver's mind.
"I failed everyone…I failed my dad" tears were forming on the speedster's face.
"All right" the archer gazed at Doctor Fate" we died, then why or how are we even here?"
"Simple Mr. Queen I brought you back to life with my magic."
"Back to life with your magic?" though he wasn't that shock after everything he has seen since he became the Arrow.
"I revived you both and brought you to my sanctuary. This area is isolated from the realm that is our world."
Oliver was about to say something when Barry interjected" if you brought us back to life and brought us here. Can you send us back?"
"….."
The vigilante archer gave a hopeful expression. He really wanted to return to Starling city and see everyone again Diggle, Felicity, Laurel, Ray hell even Captain Lance. Especially with the blond computer genius who has captured his heart they have a chance to be together and make it right. Who knows maybe take some time off from Starling just the two of them or maybe take a long vacation. Needless to say Barry was in the same boat wanting to return to Central and see everyone again though he knew he will never have Iris because she has Eddie Twane.
Doctor fate however was quiet and neither of them couldn't tell his expression because of his golden helmet his eyes were much concealed.
"I'm afraid that's impossible…."
"How is impossible after what you did?!" shouted Barry.
"My magic is powerful but it has its limits. Though I brought you back from death I cannot send you back. The natural order of things is absolute, the two of you died and you can never return to this realm of the living."
"So we're stuck here?!" once more the scarlet speedster was showing he wasn't in the least happy.
"Barry let's calm down" Oliver was trying his best to hide his anger and frustration at the fact he couldn't return to the people he cares about.
"You heard him, we can't go back we're stuck here for how knows how long!"
"You won't stay for long depending on your answer. True I can't bring you back to this realm there is a reason why I brought you here."
"What would that be?" the archer tried to calm down his partner and friend.
"…." Doctor Fate got up from his throne walking at a slow pace.
"Do you know that there billions of worlds out there. So many dimensions with different customs and languages but they all hold one thing in common. They fight evil for what they believe is right. I have seen some of these worlds and they have quite intrigued me."
"What does that have to do with us?" asked Barry looking more irritated.
"One world in particular has gotten my attention. A world where they rely on a substance called" dust" to use for their daily lives. Among their uses they importantly use it to fight evil creatures of darkness known as" Grimm""."
"They use dirt to fight these creatures?" Oliver sounded a little surprised.
"Not that kind of dust Mr. Queen a special type mainly use to power weapons. The dust is essential in this world for their survival. This world known as Remnant has so much potential that will catch your interest well."
"Catch our interest?" now Barry was confused though he was still not happy that he couldn't return to Central.
"Remnant is a world where evil is fought and its people are protected. This is where the two of you come in. You asked me what do I want with you Mr. Queen, as you know I can't sent you back to your world because reviving you two will mess with the natural law of order between life and death. However, my magic has the limits to send you to another world. This world I just talked about and perhaps you can start a new life in such."
"A new life in Remnant….?" Oliver was shocked never thought that was the reason they were in this strange place.
"No there's no way we're agreeing to your crazy plan" Barry quickly disagreed he was only thinking about his close people.
"It's all right I'll give you all the time necessary to come to a decision."
"Wait! You can send us to this Remnant but not back to our world!"
"I repeat Mr. Allen you and Mr. Queen were killed in this realm of the living and therefore I can't bring you back but only bring you back to life. As I said my magic has limits. I can send you two to Remnant simply because either you haven't die there. Are we clear?"
"We're clear Doctor Fate we will like to discuss regarding your proposal" said Oliver.
"Is more a second chance at life than a proposal humans little understand how precious life is until it's too late. You two know how precious life is from your experiences as warriors who seek justice. That is why I have chosen you two, because I know you will not waste a second chance to live again."
"We understand" replied the archer vigilante while silencing Barry with a glare.
"Very well I will leave you so you can talk. If you need me just call on me" Doctor Fate vanished in a golden light.
"What are you doing!?"
"Trying to gain a second chance…."
"We don't need it we have to go back!"
"Barry you heard him we're dead, we can't go back. As much as I want to return to Starling just as much as you want to return to Central, we can't…."
"So that's it, it's over."
"Depends on your decision I'm not going to force you. But if I'm going to get a second chance I might as well not waste it."
"Just like that you made up your mind. That's one thing I could never learn from you. It's like you could care less if you want to return-"
"Trust me Barry I really want to see everyone again. But if I can't go back then the only thing I can do is try to move forward…." The look in the archer's eyes said so much
"No matter how much it's killing me."
"You made up your mind then. You really want to go to some unknown world. We don't even know if he's telling the truth and he sends us to some other place."
"True but we are standing here, alive."
"Okay point taken I don't know if this is such a good idea."
"What other choice do we have?" asked Oliver.
"Point taken again it's just I don't know if we or I can do this. I miss everyone I want to see them again" tears fell from the scarlet speedster.
"You're not the only one who feels that way…."
"Move forward eh….? What if we can't?"
"Then we'll find a way. Do you want to waste this second chance or not?"
"I know what you mean but it's hard to trust this guy."
"Only one way to find out…."
"Okay let's do this."
"Doctor Fate we have decided!" said Oliver.
"Splendid" he appeared before the vigilante duo.
"Look are you sure you can't send us back to our world?" Barry tried one last attempt.
"I am certain, now I would like to hear your decision regarding the second chance."
"Can you at least tell us a little more about Remnant?" said Oliver.
"Certainty I see nothing wrong with it. It is very similar to the cities of this realm, there is crime and discrimination. It's a world where it could need heroes."
"That's all the information you're going to give us?" Barry felt annoyed.
"I suggest you find out the rest by yourselves, once you get there."
"I'm in" said Oliver.
"So am I" there was some hesitation in the scarlet speedster's voice since he still couldn't believe he was agreeing to do this.
"Very well but before I send you there, I would like to mention one small detail."
"Great there must be some kind of risk, I knew this was a bad idea" Barry started regretting his decision.
"Anything important we should know?" asked the archer vigilante.
"I have the power to send you to Remnant. However there will be a slight change."
"A slight change….?"
"What kind of change?" Oliver turned to Barry somehow he had a bad feeling about it.
"You will know eventually. Only fate will tell if we ever meet again" with only raising his right hand Doctor Fate used his magic making the duo vanished from his sanctuary.
"Apologies Barry Allen for not telling you of the tragedy that has fallen to your city. You are not ready to know the truth…."
(Location: somewhere in Remnant)
Oliver and Barry immediately noticed they weren't any longer in the white room. They were in a new area obviously not familiar to either vigilante. It will be expected realizing that Doctor Fate meant what he said and he has transported them to another world. It really felt unreal that this was happening, dying and been revived only to get sent to some to another world. Oliver kept his guard and watched over for his surroundings his eyes traveled to the distance. There were lights and buildings, it was a city looks like Doctor Fate has spoken the truth about Remnant been similar to Starling or Central city. And for some reason he felt strange he couldn't put his finger to why.
"We're really here…Remnant. At least that's what Doctor Fate calls it" he removed the black hood ready go to the distant city.
"Um Oliver….? I think I know what Doctor Fate meant when he said" a slight change"" came the voice of Barry which sounded very different.
When the archer vigilante turned to his partner he couldn't believe what he was seeing which shocked him a lot" oh no…."
To be continued
Notes about the chapter:
-The wormhole reappeared at the same place in Star Labs. I made it appeared outside in the city I change that small detail. I hope it's clear to you folks.
-I thought of Barry finding out what happened to Central city now. But I changed my mind he will be an emotional wreck and I want him to enjoy his new life in Remnant and not become a emo jerk. But he will eventually find out.
-To all DC hardcore fans you guessed right Doctor Fate is another character from the comic franchise. He was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman and he first appeared in More Fun Comics# 55 (May 1940).
-Just to remind you people this is an alternate ending to Arrow season 3 and Flash season 1.
In other notes I have no idea when I will upload the next chapter. Just remember to favorite and follow reviews are always welcome too. Flames will be ignored and delete so please don't waste your time writing one. That will be all I will see you next time this is Gravenimage signing out.
Next time: Life in the new world