Notes: Hi guys! back with a new chapter.
Well, I don't have plans for a new fic in the moment, cause after I finish this I'll have to take a better care of my knee. To be a lot of time sitting to write fics, it hurts...so I'll probably do some physicaltherapy before going back to writting... But who knows? I function based on inspiration... It can pop a new idea in my head anytime soon and I'll be back here hahaha so for now, I don't know...let's wait and see.
One thing I'm sure... I don't think I will ever be able to write a nazi couple's relationship even if it's fiction... It will be fun to see how they did on the crossover, but having to explore them as a couple and everything... I rather create new stuff to play with their bad sides without them being nazis... Maybe someday ^^
So, we are two chapters away from the end of the fic... Maybe I can post them all before monday, let's see ^^
Enjoy the chapter! Kariver and Agent Canary goodness are waiting for u
Chapter 11
A wormhole opened in the middle of the cortex in Star Labs and little by little all heroes started to come in. Jackson was in a hurry and went straight to the medical area. He was impatient to see Stein's condition. Oliver walked straight there was well and Diggle looked at the other members of Team Arrow.
- Guys, let him go alone… He needs it.
- Ok – Dinah said as she followed the others to the main room of the lab.
Some took a chair to sit, others sat on the ground, all worried, all waiting for any news. Cisco and Caitlin were in the medical area, talking to Lily and Clarissa, when Jackson arrived.
- How is he? – He looked worried as Lily and Clarissa seemed to be crying for a long time – Is he…?
- No – Lily said, trying to keep her tears from coming in.
- He just went out of surgery 10 minutes ago. It was difficult, I did all I could, but he is very weak now. For a person of his age to have been shot, is really risky. Now we just have to wait… You can see them, as I was explaining them – Caitlin gave them a weak smile.
- Thank you for doing your best to save him! – Clarissa said as she hugged Lily.
- Caitlin? – Oliver came running into her direction. – How is Thea? Where is she?
- Hi Oliver – She looked at him – She is still not awake, but looking better than she was a few hours ago. We transferred her to a calmer room, but she is still connected to a medical ventilator, she is still not breathing by herself yet.
- I can take him there – Cisco said as he walked Oliver to Thea's room
- Thank you Cisco. Both of you actually! – Oliver smiled, patting Cisco on his back as they walked
- She is stabilized now but I think the best will be to transfer her to a hospital… We do have the basics for this situations, but she will be better in an actual hospital. Caitlin said she can supervise they care on her…
- I appreciate it! We can talk about this later. – He said as he walked inside and Cisco left him alone to be with his sister.
In the kitchen, Mick was opening up a bottle and drinking a sip of beer as Snart just sat there, looking around.
- Thanks!
Mick looked at Snart as he heard him. He didn't know what to feel yet, it was all really messed up in his head. He wasn't used to do the right thing, to help or to be the hero, it was still a new thing for him, so it all still felt weird.
- No problem! – He said as he kept thinking about everything.
- Mick on my Earth… He was like my brother. Nazis killed him when we fought against them, and locked me in that cell. That was 5 years ago. I never thought I was going to be free ever again…
- My friend Snart… We were not heroes. We were criminals!
Snart looked surprised at him as he spoke. Things were really crazy in this multiverse thing. He was still absorbing the idea of existing multiple Earths.
- We only cared about how much money we could make. We hated heroes. We fought the Flash here… Until this lunatic showed up inviting all of us to time travel and fix some mess another lunatic created. End of the world shit and all! A lot happened… We were no heroes, but… We helped… for the wrong reasons at start, then it all became a mess… My friend died to save us all. So I wouldn't have to die. And then I realized, I had a true friend, and a bunch of weirdos that somehow cared. It was not a bad life after all, and I got to drink beer for free whenever I want, so…
Snart smiled as he heard the story. It was something his Mick would say, for sure. And even if they were extreme opposites, he could recognize some things in that Mick that remember him of his old friend.
- At the end of the day, you became one hero pal! – Snart said in a thoughtful way – You helped my world!
- I hate Nazis! It felt good burning them!
- I know the feeling! It was awesome to get my revenge on them. I also need to thank Ollie for killing that bastard that took me. He killed my friend.
- It's a good thing that I burned his body then! No one messes with Mick, on any Earth, and walks away!
They looked at each other and laughed. After all they have been through it was nice to have moments like that.
- Do you really think I can be an addition to your team?
- You will need a place to stay. And you have abilities, a cold gun. Can't see why not! The ship is huge; we have room for more!
- Time travel… - Snart commented as he kept thinking about this idea.
He felt excitement inside of him after suffering for so long, he started feeling things he thought he would never feel again. He heard some of them commenting how this Earth 1 was a bit messed up, but Nazi lost here, so it was still a better reality than his. He told them on his way back, wherever bad thing they had happening, they could win, because they had something he hadn't for many years: hope.
Sara was in the training room of Star Labs fighting a dummy. Every time she felt worried, anxious and stressed out she felt the need to train. Punch things made everything better to her, so she gave her best, almost breaking the thing.
- What the poor dummy ever did to you, Lance? – Alex said as she entered the room and closed the door behind her.
Sara stopped abruptly and smiled at Alex. She walked to a table next to her and grabbed a towel, drying her sweat off her face.
- I was needing to relax!
- Something we have in common. I like training when I'm stressed as well.
Sara smiled as she heard it. She tossed the towel away and sat on the ground. Alex sat beside her. They looked at each other and Sara thought how it was crazy that after their kiss everything just went downhill and they couldn't find time to even talk about it.
- I just realized… It's finally calm now… - Sara said as she looked up, smiling. – Are you ok? – She looked at Alex
- I'm healing… Stuff happened before I came here… I just want to apologize for acting weird when we… when we kissed.
- There's no need for apologies. I could tell you were going through something… If you ever need to talk about it, I'm here – Sara grabbed Alex's hand and squeezed it.
Alex smiled, feeling her hear beat a bit faster. She wanted more than anything to talk to someone and Sara seemed the right person for it. But she also had her concerns. She didn't want to get attached to someone that rime travels and lives a universe far away from her. It was all so confusing and scary. Sara seemed to get what Alex was thinking because she smiled again and caressed her cheeks.
- Don't stress over things, Alex! Just enjoy the ride…
Alex smiled back at Sara as she approached her face to Sara's, looking her deep into her eyes, really close. She closed her eyes as her lips touched Sara's. It was a softer kiss than their previous one. Sara took her time, responding slowly to the kiss as her hands reached for Alex's cheeks. She felt a warm tear coming from Alex and slightly brushed it away with her thumb.
- I can see you hurt over something. And you can take your time if you want to tell me or not, it's ok. Just know that I'm here…
Alex smiled kissing Sara again as she heard her words. Something told her she could trust Sara and somehow it would be a good thing to open up to her. But she wasn't interesting in talking right now. Who she was kidding? Sara was hot and a great kisser and for now, all she wanted to do was kiss her.
- I promise I will tell you… Just not right now.
Sara smiled between the kiss as they held each other, deepening their kiss. She knew was getting herself into a messy situation, but she couldn't care. She had no idea where this was going, but she was willing to find out. For now, she just wanted to enjoy Alex's company.
Jackson was in silence looking at Stein as Clarissa and Lily talked to him, even if he wasn't awake. They took their time and left, to wait outside with the others. Jackson got up from his chair and walked closer to Stein's bed.
- Grey, you better recover!
He cleaned his face up as tears insisted in falling.
- I won't be ok with you dying and knowing it was because of a stupid idea I had. And you were there to save me… How ironic this is? How messy this is?
Jackson stopped talking as he noticed Stein opening his eyes slowly. It was hard for him to do it since he was so weak, it was like he tried to lift a building.
- J... Jax… - Stein said in a whisper. – It's not… your fault – He finished, breathing with some difficulty.
- Hey… shh… You need to rest Grey! – Jackson said as he held Stein's arm slightly.
- It's… ok… I'm glad you are ok! – He smiled weakly
Jackson came in the main room and walked towards Barry and Iris, some tears still in his face.
- Grey wants to talk to you two… He is awake. His family is with him now, but he wants to see you.
- Ok… - Iris said as she held Barry's hand and walked to the medical area.
Kara looked around the room, seeing everyone sad and worried. She was also sad and worried. They were her friends, and she cared for all of them. It wasn't even her universe, but those people didn't deserve to suffer like that. Then, she thought about Oliver. He must be going through hell all over again, seeing his sister fighting for her life. Diggle would need to excuse her, but there was no way she would let him go through this alone. She made sure everyone was distracted and walked away, towards the medical area.
- Caitlin? Where is Thea? – Kara asked as she found Caitlin on her way.
- There – She pointed the room as she smiled at Kara. – Go on…
Kara smiled back at Caitlin and went to Thea's room. When she opened the door, she saw Oliver holding her hand, with his head lowered. He seemed to be with his eyes closed. Tension were all over his body, she could notice. She closed the door behind him and Oliver looked up, smiling when he saw who it was.
- We decided to give you some space… But I was so worried… - Kara said as she approached him.
Oliver got up and just hugged her strongly. Kara hugged him back and they stood in silence for a while. After a while, Oliver looked into her eyes, holding her hands with his, still closer to her.
- You being here means a lot! – He looked down and then up after a few seconds – Thank you.
- You don't need to thank me, Ollie – She smiled as she caressed his cheeks – I'm here for you, no matter what.
Oliver brought his lips to hers as a few tears came down his face. The feeling of her lips against his calmed him down and he couldn't help but want to feel her closer. He embraced her by the waist, one hand on her back and another on the back of her neck as they kissed deeply. Kara broke the kiss but stood with her forehead resting on his as they looked at each other.
- Is Thea ok?
- Yes… She is a bit better… We will transfer her to Star City General Hospital later, but she is recovering.
- Thank Rao! – Kara whispered as she gave him one more kiss and let him go
Oliver held her hand with his and kissed it.
- Please stay? I'm done being alone – He looked at Kara with the sweetest look ever, she was finding hard to say no to it.
- Sure – She smiled as she kept he hand locked with his. Oliver sat back on his chair and Kara sat in a chair next to him. They looked at each other with passionate eyes towards one another – You are not alone anymore – She smiled.
Kara and Oliver looked at Thea as she started moving some fingers of her hand. She opened slowly her eyes and Oliver reached for her bed.
- Thea? – He said as his heart jumped inside his chest. She was waking up and it was a miracle.
- Finally! – She whispered, smiling at her brother.
- What? – Oliver asked her, feeling confused. Maybe she was delirious or something?
- You two finally realized you are meant to be! – She said in another whisper as she tried to move on the bed.
Kara's cheek turned red as she smirked at Thea, feeling awkward out of sudden. Oliver looked at his sister finding incredible she found strength to mock him in the state she was in. He just hugged her slightly.
- I can't believe you! – Oliver said as he laughed.
- You love me and you know I am right! I'm happy for you two…
- So you heard it all? – He smiled at her
- It sounded so distant, like a dream… But yeah – Thea smiled as she looked at Kara – I really am happy for you two! My brother seems to be less grumpy…
- You need to rest! – Oliver insisted as he sat back in his chair.
- I'm ok!
- You are breathing through a medical ventilator, Thea.
- I know… but I'll survive.
- I'm glad! – Kara said as she approached Thea – I was worried with you!
- Thea, what happened?
Thea lowered her head as she thought about what happened, trying to remember it.
- I just remember flashes… I followed a Nazi guard down the street as we fought. Suddenly I was in a place I didn't know, I felt lost. Three more Nazis showed up and attacked me. I fell and they shot me. I thought I was going to die there. They thought I was dead cause they walked away. And that's all I remember.
- You almost died Thea! Someone from Ray's team found you and brought you to us, you were losing so much blood… - Oliver said as he remembers one of the darkest moments of his life – Barry brought you here…
- Why Barry had to bring me? And Cisco? – She looked confused at them - By the look on your face, something else happened… Tell me! Who else is hurt?
Oliver froze as he looked to Kara. He forgot how Thea was good in read people, specially him.
- Cisco and Caitlin had to come back as well, in a hurry. We found Hitler had Jax. Stein found the room first and when they tried to merge, Hitler shot him. We got in the room the moment Jax grabbed Stein, already hurt. – Oliver said, deciding he would tell the truth to his sister. There was no point in hiding things from her right now.
- Oliver just got in shooting him.
- You killed Hitler? – Thea looked shocked at her brother. – This is a messed up universe…
- Yes, it is – Kara said as she thought about all of that and how Thea was so right – But something good came of this mess. We showed them love wins everything and united, we can do a lot, even the impossible!
- You are right! – Thea said as she looked at Kara – And I'm glad to know something great happened from all this mess. I'm glad to see you are making my brother happy. – She then looked at Oliver – And… How is he?
- In a complicated situation. He is still not awake, Caitlin said is a delicate situation… We need to wait.
- God, I hope he recovers…
- We have to have faith – She smiled as she held Thea's hand with one of her hands and the other hand, she held Oliver's.
In the medical area, Iris and Barry were standing next to Stein's bed. Lily sat in a chair and Clarissa sat next to her, next to a wall.
- Look, I know… I know there…isn't the best moment… - Stein said still breathing with difficulty and feeling a lot of pain – But you two need… Need to finish what you started…
- What? – Barry asked still holding Iris hand.
- You need to get married!
- What? No… we…we can wait – Iris said as she looked at Barry and he nodded at her.
- No! – Stein said as he looked a them, smiling. – Life is short, take it from me… We never… We never know…what will happen tomorrow… Promise me you will…
Iris and Barry looked at each other, startled. They would never be able to celebrate their lives together as their friend were in a hospital bed fighting for his life.
- We… Stein…I can't… - Barry said but it was interrupted by Stein, that held his hand, trying to squeeze it.
- You… Mr. Allen, changed my life… I have lived what others could only dream about… You and your team… You helped me and gave my life a twist…an amazing twist… Please, promise me… You deserve love, happiness… and to celebrate it!
The machine connected to Stein started making a loud noise and he started to choke. Caitlin ran towards him as he pressed his hands on his chest.
- Please… - He whispered as he looked at Barry and Iris and tried to breathe at the same time.
- We will! I promise… - Iris said with tears in her eyes as Barry held her, also in tears. – Stein?...
Clarissa and Lily came running towards the bed and Caitlin looked at them, worried.
- I'll need you guys to wait outside, please… CISCO! – She yelled and a few seconds later Cisco came in running.
With a look from Caitlin, he understood what she needed.
- Ok guys, let's wait outside. Caitlin will do her best… - He said as he helped dragging everyone back to the main room.
Oliver and Kara were outside of Star Labs after visiting Thea. It was crazy all that was happening and that already happened. Oliver took a deep breath, with Kara by his side, his arms around her shoulders. He turned around to face her and took some of her golden locks, putting it behind her ear.
- Life is short… - He said as he looked at her. – All this with my sister and Stein… It made me realize so much…
- I know the feeling… - She said as she lowered her head. She took a step towards him, her hand going to his shoulders.
Kara rested her head on his shoulder as she hugged him. She felt his arms around her, hugging her back and she closed her eyes. They stood there, hugging each other for a moment. It was a lot to take in, Kara thought. She also had to agree with him. Life was short, anything could happen. She looked at him and smiled. He smiled back at her and they approached their lips together. It was a sweet and slow kiss, full of hurt and emotion from both of them. They were saying a lot in that kiss of theirs and trying desperately to reach for the other and reassure it would be everything ok. After their kiss, Oliver took a deep breath and looked deeply into Kara's eyes again. She took a step back, still looking at him as she held his hand. Diggle came running, looking for them and he was not surprised to see them both holding hands at all, but that wasn't important right now.
- Kara? Oliver?
- Dig, what happened? – Oliver looked worried at Diggle.
- Is Stein… He got worse… Come in!
Kara and Oliver ran after Diggle as they heard the news.
A FEW HOURS LATER
No one could wait any longer. It had been hours since Cisco warned them about Stein and what Caitlin was doing to try to save his life. Lily and Clarissa couldn't stop crying, Jax wanted to punch the walls as he cried as well. Everyone else was feeling numb, and worried. Felicity was almost eating all of her nails, biting it nervously. Barry and Iris held onto each other, their heads together side by side as they cried. Oliver and Kara sat next to each other, but separately. Diggle was near them, also worried, looking to the ground. It felt like a long time until Caitlin came in the main room and stopped, looking at everyone. Jax walked towards her, desperate for some news.
- Is Grey…
- No! He will survive. – Caitlin smiled as Jax jumped into her arms, crying his eyes out but from relief.
Everyone in the room seemed to let go the breath they were holding for so long. Iris and Barry hugged each other as Lily and Clarissa did as well. Finally, some good news after so much suffering and tension. Mick just lowered his head and looked at the ground, smiling to himself.
- But… - Caitlin said and they all stopped to listen.
- But what? – Jax said as he felt anxious again.
- His heart almost gave up on him. I managed to bring him back, but after a few exams I noticed he has a condition. He needs to have a calmer life, no more saving the world for him, I'm sorry. In his age, with his situation, is possible that It happens again, and next time he won't come back.
Jackson looked at the ground, not knowing what to feel. Sara came to him and hugged him as Zari as Amaya approached them as well. Nate, Ray and Mick came closer as well.
- So, the old man won't be able to be on the team anymore? – Mick looked sad at Caitlin.
- No. I'm sorry guys! He needs retirement from being a super hero.
- It's ok, guys! – Sara looked also sad but trying to keep herself together – We are all going to miss him, but the important thing is that he is alive and will recover…
- And he will be able to enjoy his grandson… - Ray said as he looked at Lily and Clarissa, smiling.
- He asked me to tell you that you need to find another partner, for Firestorm.
- What? No! I will stay as well!
- Jax! Stein wants you to keep saving the world, for him and for yourself. He knows how much you love being a super hero. He told me he won't be responsible for you giving up your dreams.
- How? – Jax said feeling way sadder than he ever was. He was not feeling like going on saving the world without Grey.
- We will figure it out, I promise! – Caitlin said as she looked at everyone – He needs rest now, but I'll let you see him in a few hours.
Later that day, Sara and Alex were sat next to each other in the cortex.
- All of this happening… I thought I suffered, I thought I was sad and would never be able to smile again… - Alex said as she looked thoughtful at the ground – There is a lot of people going through worse things in life, how could I be so selfish?
- Hey… - Sara said as she touched her chin, making Alex look to her – Don't said that…
- I thought my world ended because I had to break up with my fiancé. I realize now how stupid I was…
- You were not stupid, Alex! Your feelings matter! – Sara said as she smiled at Alex – Your happiness matter as well… These things are hard, to lose people we love is hard. To have to be the one breaking things up is hard, I know, I have been there… Twice!
- How you did it? Dealt with everything?
- I gave myself time… Time heals, it's true. And I had faith someday things would change…
- You see… At first I felt bad about myself. Like I was being selfish for breaking up with Maggie because she didn't want to have kids and I do…
Alex got up, walking slowly from one side to another as she talked. Sara stood still, listening to her.
- I never told anyone about it, it was something I had inside of me. This dream of being a mom someday. And I grew up so confused. Maggie was the one that helped me discovering who I really was and how to learn to accept myself. She was my first serious girlfriend. And I thought about all the times I thought she wanted the same things I did, but it wasn't like that. I thought about how she hated Valentine's day, how she wasn't into a lot of things… And all of those things, I could ignore, I could leave it behind for her… But this one thing, this special thing for me, I couldn't… And it made me feel terrible, because I loved her… I knew she loved me, she told me how I helped her see things differently in her life, and grow as a person…
- Alex… - Sara said as she got up and walked towards Alex, holding her hand – You don't have to feel bad about doing what was best for you. Relationships are hard because it takes a lot of work from both sides to work out. I don't know what happen, I don't know her…But I can see that you have a heart of gold, and this is all new to you. Take your time to enjoy yourself, to discover things about yourself… Don't rush things, the world is not ending tomorrow, and if there's any risk, we will be there to help!
Sara looked at Alex recognizing herself a few years ago. She knew what it was like to feel this way. It was terrible, but somehow, little by little, she managed to keep figuring it out.
- This confusion you feel will pass. And never forget, it's ok for a couple to compromise and sometimes let some things go for things to work out, but it's never ok to lose who you are, to sacrifice yourself. You did what it was best for you, and things will get better. Just have confidence that they will and keep on living, enjoying life. At the right time, things will be fine… I know because I was once like this, thinking I was meant to suffer in life. I had a dark life, a dark past, and I always felt I brought darkness to people, so I kept my distance, never having anything serious. My friends, my team, made me realize how wrong I was. I'm still figuring things out, but I have the feeling things will work out at the end…
- Why can't we be on the same Earth? – Alex asked, a few tears kept coming down her eyes as she hugged Sara strongly.
- Different universes don't mean anything for resourceful people like us – Sara teased Alex.
Sara had a point, Alex thought as they kissed one more time, full of passion this time. The paint Alex felt inside would disappear slowly, she started to trust that. It was the only thing she could do at this point, and follow Sara's advice about enjoying life. She decided she wouldn't worry about what tomorrow would bring, at least not now.