A Flash of the Lightning

by Techfish

On April 25th, 2024, the Flash engaged in battle with his oldest enemy: the Reverse-Flash, defeating him before disappearing in a flash of light. That was the second time. This is the story of how that day ended twice, and how, in the world's darkest hours and in the midst of its first true crisis, Barry Allen saved the multiverse. (Short chapters as separated by time and POV.)

17. Chapter 16

T2 = 15.05.09

"I'm sorry… We're too late. He's gone," said Mari, sounding frightened.

Oliver's breath hitched in his chest. He swallowed. The comm was silent for several long moments.

"What do we do now?" said Ray, after a while.

"What we always do," said Oliver, when he'd found his words, and in saying them felt his confidence return. "We trust Barry. We do our job—we do our best."