Vigil

Bargain

Barry Allen -- the Flash -- ran into the breach Cisco had created, into Earth-52

He'd been doing research on the Green Arrow from that Universe, and he was sure it was still Oliver Queen. So he ran.

A blue portal appeared, spinning, widening, and the Flash jumped in. There was no going back.

Shrieks rang out around the area: "Oh my God he's back." "Someone call Arrow. He'll make a fine job outta him." "I thought Evil Flash was dead."

"Evil Flash?" Barry asked. "I'm just the Flash."

"No," said a deep, transformed voice. "I know the Flash. And you are not him."

"Ol-Arrow, what are you talking about? I am the Flash. You know me."

"No. I killed you, Barry Allen."

"Really, dude? Here?"

Then it occurred to him: they really killed the Flash of this universe. He would have a hard time convincing Oliver to save Star City.

"Actually, I'd like to speak with the Flash," said Barry.

"Why?" screamed Arrow, throwing a punch. It almost landed, but Barry dodged.

"Because I have a message for him."

***

"Well, well, well, Barry. I thought you dead." It was the voice of Harrison Wells. "Now, Arrow, if you'll excuse us, I think he may have something to tell me."

"Oliver," said Barry. "I'm sorry you don't believe me."

"How do you...?"

"I'll explain later. Anyway," he said, now addressing Harrison. "I opened up a breach. A little something Cisco and I worked on when we defeated Zoom."

"Cisco works with you on your Earth?"

"You believe me?"

"I sensed a breacher when you came in, so yes. Only a speedster could be behind it."

"Okay, good. Now, do you have another Flash by any chance that will save Star City here?"

"Starling City was decimated by Genesis. Damien Darhk operated from Hub City. Why?"

"Our Oliver Queen is going away for a while. We may need your Oliver to protect it until he gets back."

"I'm sorry, did you say you'd need our Oliver to save your Star City?"

"Pretty much, yeah."

"I'm sorry, but this deal is off the table. Unless we get something back from you."

"Such as?"

"Slade Wilson. I want him brought here. Alive. Or there will be hell to pay. Do we have a deal?"

Barry thought for a second: should he risk the safety of another Earth to save his own?

"I'll do it," said Barry uncertainly, trying to formulate a plan to get around the evil scheme Harrison Wells no doubt had prepared. The son of a bitch was always one step ahead. Always.

Wells pointed at Barry from his wheelchair (he couldn't walk apparently) and said, "Go get Arrow. He's going with you."

***

"I cannot believe Mayor Wells approved this," complained Oliver from the S.T.A.R. Labs particle collider. "I want to stay here."

"Oliver Queen, you never complain this much on Earth-1."

"Wait, Earth -- Barry Allen, what the hell are you talking about?"

"We are about to go through a portal to another dimension."

"What -- but --"

"Ready, Oliver?"

"I'm not ready, no, you're crazy..."

But Barry rushed toward him, scooped him up, shouted, "Now, Cisco!" and reappeared on Earth-1.