Crisis on Infinite Earths

Chapter 1 - The multiverse

Oliver was expecting something way worse, he had to admit. Not that helping a super being save the multiverse wasn't a big thing, but still. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was kind of hoping he would have to give his life to save his friends, kill someone or something like that. You never know what to expect with the crazy world he lived in, he thought as they traveled. He also couldn't help but worry. Worry because he had to leave everyone behind, everyone including her.

- I know why you worry... - Monitor commented as they walked.

- I figured you would know... You know everything, right?

- Yes.

- Then I think I deserve to know the whole story, your story... You know? Since I'm leaving everything behind and sacrificing myself here... It's only fair.

- She will be ok.

Oliver looked at him caught by surprise. This is not what he meant. He wanted to understand it all, to know why he was doing whatever he was doing.

- I can't tell you everything, but you know she can handle herself... We made a deal, after all... She will be just fine.

- This is not...

- I know.

Oliver stared at the ground as they walked. He wondered where the hell were they going while he remembered what made him lose sleep at night.

FLASHBACK

He had enough.

He couldn't let his sister destroy his beloved city, the people he loved. He fought so hard not to kill anymore, not to be dark, but he was beginning to feel he would have no choice. He tried everything, nothing worked. They stared at each other, he could feel the hate in her eyes and he felt sadness. He understood her, but he really hoped they could get closer, be a family. He knew now this was a foolish dream and they would never be a family.

- I will end you!

- You don't need to...

- I want to! – She stared deadly at him as she attacked.

It looked like they were performing a perfect dance, but deadly. Emiko attacked with all strength she had, hitting Oliver anywhere she could. Oliver avoided being hit a few times, but couldn't escape the punch on his chin. He took a few steps backwards and then two forward, blocking her attacks and hitting her at the same time.

And then it happened.

An arrow hit Emiko from behind, crossing her stomach, making her look scared at Oliver as she tried to stop the blood coming out from the deep wound. Oliver looked around, trying to figure out where the arrow came from. Emiko held his hand as she dropped on her knees. Oliver held her hand with his, staring into her eyes.

- Your friend... She's in danger...

- What? – Oliver looked confused at her.

- Kara... The alien.

Oliver looked shocked at her. Hoe the hell did she know that Kara was an alien? He was beyond worried about it now.

- I found out her weakness... And... I told the Longbow Hunters. They have means to hurt her, to hurt you. She needs to go away.

Oliver let Emiko's hand go but still looked at her. A mix of disappointment, betrayal, shock, fear and sadness took over him. Once again she put someone dear to him in danger, he knew she was beyond redemption, but he still couldn't give up on her. If she was telling this now, maybe she regretted everything? Maybe she wanted to do the right thing? Or maybe it was all just because she was dying.