A/N: This chapter took awhile things to school but here is it. The plot unfolds!
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The sound of clanking metal filled the speed room as Laurel and Sara sparred together. Cisco and Caitlin watched from the side, Caitlin making sure no one got hurt. Cisco had his arms crossed, an impressed look on his face as Laurel blocked Sara's hit and flipped her.
"Hey, guys," Barry greeted as he walked in.
Laurel and Sara stopped for a second to say hi then went back to sparring.
"They've been sparring for a good thirty minutes," Caitlin told Barry as he walked up to them. "After they're finished, I want them to go against you."
Barry nodded in agreement. "Are they going patrolling tonight?"
"Yep. That means you can take the night off," Cisco replied, smirking slightly.
Barry grinned. "Great. Iris and I need a date night."
After a few minutes later, Laurel and Sara finished sparring. Sara threw her bo staff over her shoulder and walked towards them. Laurel pushed her hair back, grabbing her water bottle and taking a sip as she followed Sara.
"Ready to get your ass kicked, Bar?" Sara teased.
Laurel laughed, rolling her eyes. She set her water better down and twirled her baton.
Barry laughed. "The question is, are you girls ready to get your ass kicked?"
"My money is on them, bro," Cisco said, putting his earplugs in.
Caitlin nodded in agreement also putting in her earplugs.
After testing Laurel and Sara's new power, they found out that it can cause non-metas to go deaf. Now, everyone wore earplugs whenever Laurel and Sara used their power.
Barry shook his head as Laurel and Sara backed up and getting in their fighting stance. Barry put in his earplugs and started running. Laurel and Sara stood back to back. Laurel screamed when Barry ran by her. Barry stumbled and fell as Sara snuck up, swinging her bow staff. Barry quickly grabbed the bow staff, trying to take it away from Sara but Sara was too fast for even him. She knocked him off his feet with her legs, taking her bow staff back. She tried to scream but Barry got up and knocked her down. Laurel sneaked up behind him, hitting him in the back with her bow staff.
"I give," Barry groaned when Laurel tried to scream.
Laurel smirked, throwing her bow staff over her shoulder and helping Sara up. "Nice job, sis."
"You too," Sara grinned, knocking her shoulder against Laurel's. She walked over to Barry, held out her hand, and helped him up.
"Thanks," Barry said, struggling to walk over to Caitlin and Cisco. "Well?"
"You lasted longer than the previous times," Cisco smirked.
Barry glared at him as Caitlin checked him over.
"Well, at least we know the city is safe when The Flash needs a night off," Caitlin assured him. "You're hearing is fine but your back is bruised."
"Sorry about that," Laurel said.
"No, you're not," Sara called her out.
Laurel giggled. "Let's go change. Enjoy your night off, Barry."
"Thanks," Barry called after them.
Laurel and Sara walked out of the speed room and into the main room where their suits were held. After changing, the girls made their way down to the garage where Cisco was looking over two bikes.
"How do they look?" Laurel asked, walking over to him.
Sara adjusted her gloves, following her. "Any damages?"
"Not anything major. Just try not to go over board tonight," Cisco warned.
Laurel rolled her eyes and put on her mask. "Yes, sir."
"I'm not kidding," Cisco yelled over the bikes starting up. "I can't afford to keep fixing them!"
But Cisco's pleading was drowned out as the girls sped out of the garage and into the heart of Central City. The two enjoyed the breeze and freedom for a few minutes before turning on their comms.
"Anything new?" Sara asked.
"Everything's quiet right now," Caitlin answered.
"This could be an easy night, sis," Laurel grinned at Sara, racing her through the streets.
"Don't hold your breathe just yet," Sara warned. "There is always someone that ruins the peaceful night."
"Sara's right. There's a robbery at Central City bank," Caitlin responded.
"Told ya," Sara smirked, taking the lead to the bank.
Sara parked her bike and hopped off, twirling her baton as Laurel pulled up beside her. "I win."
"Shut up," Laurel rolled her eyes as she hopped off. "Let's go."
They ran into the bank where the masked criminal was waiting. The criminal threw a can at the sisters. Sara kicked it away with her baton, accidentally setting off the can, where it started smoking. Laurel and Sara started coughing, their vision becoming blurry.
"Black Canary! Can you hear me? What's happening? White Canary! Are you there?" Caitlin's panicked voice could be heard through their comms as Laurel and Sara collapsed on the floor, blacking out.
Laurel groaned, slowly opening her eyes. She squinted at a bright light that seemed to be directly in front of her. She tired to move her hand to cover her eyes when she realized she couldn't. She looked down and noticed they are tired together along with her feet. She grunted, trying to yank them off.
"It's no use. They were tied by a leading expert."
Laurel looked up at the figure that entered the room, squinting as she tired to make it out.
"Sorry about the light and the restraints. Your sister gave us trouble," The figure said, walking closer.
"Where is she?" Laurel gasped, realizing Sara wasn't there.
"Sara's fine. Yes, I know who you are, Laurel," The figure said, seeing Laurel's look of surprise. The figure deemed the light and Laurel's eyes finally focused on her.
"Lyla?"
"I'm sorry about all this, Laurel," Lyla apologized, stepping forward to untie the knots. "When Sara woke up, she didn't recognize anybody and just started fighting. Your new powers are quite impressive. We thought our glass was indestructible. We were wrong."
"Sara's okay, right?"
"She's fine," Lyla assured her, helping her stand after untying the knots.
"So the guy who robbed the bank?"
"One of my agents. I needed to get you guys here without involving Barry."
"Why?" Laurel questioned, raising her eyebrows. Usually A.R.G.U.S. needed The Flash.
"We need your help."
Laurel followed Lyla into a small conference room where Sara was sitting in one of the chairs. She had her gloves and mask off, playing with her two batons. She jumped up as soon as Laurel entered and hugged her.
"Are you okay? I heard they restrained you because of me," Sara asked, squeezing Laurel.
"I'm fine. What about you? I heard Lyla needs knew indestructible glass."
Sara chuckled. "Sorry about that, Lyla. I didn't know it was you."
"It's my fault. I should have realized you would have reacted badly," Lyla apologized. "But enough of all this. I need to tell you why I brought you here." Lyla walked in front of a screen as Laurel and Sara took their seats. Lyla clicked a few buttons and an image of a figure popped up. The figure was wearing a black suit with a black hood and mask that covered their whole face. On the figure's back was a bow quiver and in the figure's hand was a bow. "We need to you locate and capture this guy. We have been calling him The Ghost. He has been showing up all over but as soon as someone tries to catch him, he disappears. We can't touch him. Literally. Every time someone does, their hand goes straight through him. He has been seen in Central City, Star City, Keystone City, Midway City, Coast City, and has even shown up on different Earths."
"Different Earths? Like the kind Barry deals with? Like Earth Two?" Laurel asked.
Lyla nodded. "But not just Earth Two."
"And why us? Why not Barry? Or even Oliver?" Sara questioned.
"Oliver's too messy and Barry doesn't always think," Lyla replied. "I need a team that is organized and can think before they act."
"So you want to form a team?"
"That's exactly what I need you to do," Lyla nodded. "I want you two to put a team together. A Birds of Prey is what we like to call it. Whoever you want on it, you can have. Just not Barry or Oliver. Plus, Central City and Star City need The Flash and Green Arrow."
Laurel looked at Sara who shrugged. "You can count on us, Lyla," Laurel agreed for both of them.
"We are going to put the best damn team you've ever had," Sara bragged, crossing her arms.
Lyla shook her head and handed Laurel the file. "Here is everything you have about The Ghost. While Barry might not be able to join the team, you will need his help getting to different worlds unless you know another speedster."
"Gotcha. Do you need to approve the team?" Laurel responded, flipping through the file.
Lyla shrugged. "I trust you two. Just updates will be fine. I'll walk you girls out so you can get back to Star Labs before Barry, Cisco, and your dad put out a missing persons report."
Laurel rolled her eyes as Sara chuckled. They followed Lyla out of A.R.G.U.S. where their bikes were waiting for them. "See ya later, Lyla," Laurel waved taking off.
Sara nodded at Lyla before following her sister.
Back in Star Labs, Quentin and Thea were pacing as Cisco and Caitlin checked the security cams around the city.
"I can't find them," Cisco responded. "Anything, Cait?"
Caitlin shook her head as she continued to type away.
"Well, who took them?" Quentin cried, slamming his hands on the table. "Where are my daughters?"
"Detective Lance, you have to calm down," Caitlin said gently. "We are doing everything we can."
"They're back!" Cisco exclaimed, pulling up the footage for Quentin and Thea to see. Two bikes pulled into Star Labs garage and both Laurel and Sara hopped off of them.
Quentin and Thea took off running to the garage. Laurel was putting up her helmet as Sara was checking the bikes when they came running in. Quentin grabbed Laurel into a bear hug as Thea went to check on Sara.
"Are you okay?" Quentin asked, running his hands through her hair. "What happened?"
"I'm fine. Sara's fine. Let's go inside and we'll tell everyone," Laurel assured, rubbing her father's back.
Quentin nodded, letting her go then pulling Sara in her a hug.
"I'm fine, dad," Sara assured, leading him upstairs.
Thea went up to Laurel, hooking her arm through Laurel's. She looked at her, raising her eyebrows as if to say "Are you sure you're okay?"
Laurel nodded, squeezing Thea's hand. They made their way upstairs where Barry, Cisco, Caitlin, Wally, Joe, Iris, Harry, and Jesse were waiting.
"Oh thank God!" Iris cried, running towards them and pulling Laurel into a hug. "You're okay!"
Caitlin ran over, pulling Sara in for a hug. "We were so worried!"
Sara patted Caitlin's back. "We're fine."
Caitlin squeezed Sara, let her go then pulled Laurel into a hug as Iris came over to hug Sara.
"Guys, we're fine. Really," Laurel assured, rubbing Iris' back then pulled away. "We have news actually."
"Who kidnapped you?" Barry asked. "And why did they release you?"
"Actually it was A.R.G.U.S.," Sara answered.
"Why can't they pick up a phone like normal people?" Cisco thought aloud.
Laurel shook her head. "I don't know but Lyla asked for mine and Sara's help."
"Why didn't she call me?" Barry asked, confused.
"Well, you a little busy with Jesse and Wally," Sara lied, shrugging. "She didn't want to bother you while you are training them."
"Alright. What does she need help with?"
Laurel pulled out the file Lyla gave her, showing them the pictures of The Ghost. "They need us locate and capture this guy. They have been calling him The Ghost. He has been showing up all over. Different cities, even different Earths but as soon as someone tries to catch him, he disappears. They can't even touch. He was last seen in National City. I believe that's Earth 38."
Barry nodded. "Yeah, that's Kara's earth. So how are you going to capture this guy?"
"We are going to put together a team," Sara replied, crossing her arms.
"And we hoping you would be on that team, Thea," Laurel said, looking towards the younger Queen sibling.
"I don't know, Laurel. Ever since the pit, I haven't been the same," Thea responded, looking worried.
"Neither have I but I'm fighting it and so can you," Sara told her. "Come on, Speedy."
Thea sighed then nodded. "Alright but I need a new suit."
"You got it!" Cisco exclaimed, jumping up from his desk. "I'll work on it immediately. Do you like yellow? Yellow would make the red pop."
"Yes?" But Cisco didn't even hear Thea's responded as he ran out of the room, yelling about his ideas.
Thea laughed, shaking her head. "I need a new bow, too!" She yelled after him.
"Okay, who else?" Barry asked.
"Don't hate us, okay?" Laurel said. Barry shrugged, crossing his arms. "Iris? Caitlin? We could really use you two. Iris, you can help us track The Ghost and Caitlin, we may need medical attention."
Barry looked at Laurel, surprised. "Iris? And Caitlin? Laurel, come on."
"Barry, you have to train Jesse and Wally. They need you and this city needs The Flash. Plus, you have Cisco and Harry. You can survive without us," Caitlin assured Barry.
"I think we need to help Laurel and Sara," Iris agreed. "You need to help Central City and our two newest speedsters."
"We aren't ready for you to leave us, Barry," Wally responded.
"Yeah, neither one of us can phase yet. We have a lot to learn," Jesse added.
"Okay," Barry finally agreed. "But how will you be getting to Earth 38?"
"I guess we need a speedster help," Laurel smiled. "Can you help us get to the other earths?"
"Of course. Whatever you need."
"Thanks, Bar," Laurel said. She turned to Sara. "You ready?"
"As ready as I'll ever be," Sara answered. "We need to call Felicity and Nyssa after we talk to her."
"Wait, you aren't going to Helena are you?" Barry asked. Laurel and Sara nodded. "Are you sure that's a good idea?"
Laurel shrugged, crossing her arms. "Maybe not but we need her. She can think like this guy and she is great with a crossbow."
"But what if she tries to kill you guys again?"
"I think we can handle her," Sara replied. "Let's go."
Laurel and Sara made their way down to the pipeline. Inside, Laurel typed in a few things on the control pad. A few minutes later, the door to the pipeline opened and Helena appeared behind the door in her cell. She smirked, crossing her arms.
"Well, well, well, isn't this a surprise?" Helena responded. "What do you two birdies want?"
"We need your help." Laurel slide the file in her cell.
Helena picked up the file and flipped through it. She looked back up at Laurel, urging her to go on.
"A.R.G.U.S. has asked us to find this guy and we need a team," Laurel explained.
"My, my, my, I'm flattered that you asked little ole me but what would you buddy, The Flash, say? He's so protective of you two," Helena smiled.
"What he thinks is none of your concern," Sara barked, crossing her arms.
"Look, Helena, we know you can change if you let us help you. We can help you fight the darkness that you think is buried in you," Laurel urged. "Please let us help you."
Helena slide the file back out of the file. "What makes you so certain that you can help me?"
"I know how you are feeling, Helena. I fight my darkness everyday," Sara explained. "I lived though hell for over five years. Then I was dead for a year. You can't tell me I don't know what darkness is. If I can fight it, you can fight it."
Helena looked at her. "How do you fight it?"
"My sister gives me the strength to fight it everyday. Along with my friends," Sara smiled, grabbing Laurel's hand and squeezing it.
Laurel grinned.
Helena stared at the two sisters for a few minutes then nodded. "Okay. I'll join your team."
"You have to promise to listen to me and Sara and not go off killing people," Laurel warned, walking towards the control panel.
Helena nodded. "I promise."
"Great." Laurel typed in a few things and Helena's cell door opened. "Welcome to the team."