Crisis On Earth-1

Is To Die So That Others May Live

[Authors Note: You know, I love doing these authors notes. Sometimes they're teasing, others they're funny, and sometimes they're just this because it's midnight in Australia and I'm tired and rambling, help. This was a monster of a chapter to write, and to edit by meekayylaa so I hope y'all enjoy!]

Barry was really regretting following along with this absurd plan. But Kara was right; if they didn't stop her here and now, Reign would kill countless innocents. And their blood would be on the hands of not only the Worldkiller, but the heroes who chose not to stop her.
They had the element of surprise at their disposal, and they were going to use it. Being a hero means trying to save as many people as you can, and while sometimes that doesn't mean everybody, you don't ever give up.

Arriving at Dayton Opticals, Barry felt a familiar sense of dread crawl up his spine. He turned his head to the left, and looked at the spot where Kara had stood right before the initial battle between the heroes and villains had taken place. He shuddered harshly, but shook off the uncomfortableness festering underneath his skin. He rolled his shoulders and cracked his neck, feeling his muscles loosen somewhat. He was going to need every advantage he could possibly get, and the physical act of cracking his neck was somewhat tranquil, despite how much Joe and Iris both utterly hated it during his childhood. They both dubbed it 'repulsive' and 'unsettling' but that didn't stop Barry doing it at every opportunity he got.

"I'm here," Barry called out into the night sky, feeling some water land on his exposed cheeks, narrowly avoiding his eyes. "I'm here, Reign, I know you can hear me! Come on down, and face me like a woman!" He cried out loudly, but no one came. He took another deep breath, and called out once more.
"You live by a code of honour, and I bet hiding like a coward isn't part of it! Show me you're worth, Worldkiller! Show me what you're made of!"

He knew taunting the Worldkiller was an awful idea, but if this plan was accordingly, Barry would be fine, if not a few cuts and bruises might be sustained. He heard a loud bang seconds later, similar to that of the sound barrier breaking. It was followed by the sound of concrete shattering beneath the weight of a behemoth force. He shielded his eyes from the debris, and was somewhat astounded, and simultaneously terrified that Reign had actually answered his summons.

"You dare summon me, Speedster? A Worldkiller?" Reign cocked her head, slowly striding forward while Barry didn't even move a muscle.
"Eobard Thawne spoke somewhat highly of your intelligence, but I see now you're nothing but hubris wrapped in a red and gold suit." Reign bit back, and Barry chuckled.
Of course the big bad Worldkiller couldn't resist some playground insults in the face of a cocky opponent. Truth be told, Reign could lay him out, and Barry full well knew it. But showing fear was what she wanted, and Barry wasn't going to satisfy her twisted nature any further.

"Didn't expect to see me tonight, did you?" Barry narrowed his eyes at her, matching his stance with some ferocity. But Reign wasn't interested in his antics, although her curiosity was peaked. Otherwise she'd have surged forward and snapped his neck like a twig, leaving Central City's protector a broken corpse in the road.

"I'm not gonna let you kill whoever you want, whenever you want. This only ends one way, and I'm giving you a chance to surrender." Barry pulled a pair of cuffs from his belt, and tossed him to the floor in front of him.
"You want justice in the world? So do I. But we're not going to find it by terrorising people, and killing people." He almost pleaded, a small ounce of hope driving his actions. He knew it was futile, but offering her a chance was in his D.N.A.

"You posses true courage," Reign stepped forward, and lifted her chin. "In light of that, I'm going to offer you one last chance. Stand down, or I will make you join your Supergirl in her purgatory." Her voice dripped with venom, but sincerity shined through. If Barry took this deal and honoured it, Reign would act true to her word and spare his life. Although, Barry wasn't fighting to live. He was fighting for the people of Central City, and in this case, not only just this city, but two whole worlds.