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It had been a week since Barry, Cisco, and the Earth-66 natives had arrived on Earth-1 and things were settling in.
Knowing that the Bartons would need more space, Barry had placed a call to Lyla who had set Clint and his family up in an apartment while they stayed on Earth-1, to Clint's gratitude. The kids had also taken to Wanda quickly, treating her as though she had always been a part of the family, to Clint's delight.
Barry continued to train Wally a few hours a day and was pleased with Wally's progress. Wally was progressing much faster than Barry had been at this stage in his training in terms of pure speed. His fighting skill still left quite a bit to be desired but Barry knew it took time to be a skilled warrior. Hell, it took Oliver five years to become what he was. Barry knew he didn't have that kind of time, so he was working on it with Wally at a reasonable but fast pace.
Joe's invite for Dinner ended up being a family dinner between everyone. Except Iris, who had opted to pass, which Barry was grateful for. It was easy to see that she didn't like Wanda solely because she had 'stolen' Barry and her dislike carried over to the rest of Barry's friends from Earth-66. The dinner had gone great; they spent the whole time sharing stories, getting to know each other. By the end of it, Joe, Wally, Cisco, and Caitlin seemed to have accepted The Avengers into their makeshift family, to Barry's immense relief.
But all good things must come to an end.
Star Labs
Night
Barry and Wanda were in the med-bay as Caitlin checked Wanda over, seeing how the pregnancy was developing.
"Everything seems to be normal. Both mom and baby are perfectly healthy," Caitlin said once they were done.
"Thanks Cait," Barry said gratefully as Wanda put her shirt back on.
"No problem. But is there any reason why you want me to keep this a secret from the others?" Caitlin asked curiously and Barry squirmed.
"Well, I wanted to make sure everything was okay and figure out the right way to tell them. And-"
"He's afraid Clint will kill him," Wanda said bluntly.
"So much," Barry finally admitted and Caitlin laughed.
"I'm sure it will be fine Barry," Caitlin pat him on the shoulder when speakers blared to life.
"Barry we've got a problem!" Cisco's voice said freaking out.
Barry quickly sped into the cortex, where Cisco was on the computers.
"What is it?" Barry demanded.
"Meteor, downtown, now!" Cisco shouted.
Barry didn't need to be told twice. He quickly changed into the new suit Cisco had made him, an exact replicate of the one he had been wearing when he arrived in Sokovia, right down to the Tachyon device under the embalm, and sped off.
Down Town Central City
Seconds later
Barry found the meteor and followed it as it crashed in Central City Park. He stopped in front of it and stared as he finally got a good look at it.
"Cisco, this isn't a meteor," Barry said but only got Static. "Cisco?"
Star Labs
Same time
"Barry, do you read me? Barry?" Cisco asked as The Avengers and Team Flash all walked in.
"What's going on?" Wally asked.
"A meteor was headed for downtown. Barry went to check it out but something's jamming the comms in his suit. I can't reach him," Cisco said alarmed.
Downtown
Same time
Barry walked over to the spacecraft in front of him, staring at it mesmerized. He placed a hand on it and was pushed back by a white blast of energy. He landed on his back, hard, as it opened up. These humanoid creatures with grey skin burst out, rushing into the open as Barry stared, shock on his face. They didn't seem interested in him, snarling at him before they rushed passed him and disappearing into the night. Barry stood up, still in shock, before looking up at the sky.
"Come on, Aliens!? As if I didn't have enough problems?!" Barry exclaimed.
Star Labs
Later
"Aliens? As in little green men?" Cisco asked as everyone stared at Barry in shock.
"They were big and grey, but yeah," Barry explained.
"An alien invasion. Shame, I was really starting to like this earth," Clint muttered.
"We're not done yet. What we need to do is find out what they want and who they are," Natasha pointed out.
"Well I think I know how to do that," Cisco said and they looked over at him. "Chances are the government's gonna try and cover this up. You know what that means."
"Argus," Barry realized and Cisco nodded.
"Argus?" Steve questioned.
"It's basically this earth's version of Shield. The director is the wife of a member of Oliver's team. She's a friend and I think she'll be willing to bring us up to speed," Barry said confidently.
Central City, next day
Morning
Lyla was about to walk off after basically being told to mind her own business by her superiors when Barry sped in, stopping in front of her.
"Lyla, what is this? I saw the weird ship that crashed-" Barry began.
"You saw a ship? What else did you see?" Lyla demanded.
"Enough to give Ridley Scott Nightmares," Barry said simply.
Lyla looked over her shoulder, wearily eying some men in sits before turning back to Barry.
"Meet me at Star Labs, I'll tell you everything I know," Lyla promised.
Star Labs
Later in the morning
"We've been calling them the Dominators since we learned of them," Lyla said as she handed Barry a photograph of a figure that seemed to resemble what he saw last night but it wasn't a clear shot.
"Which is how long?" Steve demanded.
"Since the fifties Mr.…" Lyla trailed off.
"Steve Rogers, Ma'am," Steve introduced himself.
"That was them in Redman, the Government tried to hush it up," Sam realized and Lyla nodded.
"In 1951, they appeared under the same set of circumstances," Lyla said as the video screen show behind her showed footage from the fifties of The Dominators attacking US military troops. "A ship crashed, they weren't interested with communication. We found out they were abducting humans for experimentation. Hundreds of men lost their lives and then, for some inexplicable reason, they left. That was the last we heard of them until the DOD received this."
"We pose no threat, human inhabitants," A chilling voice spoke up as Lyla activated a voice recording. "Understanding is our purpose. Any action against us, as shown to us in the past, will prompt swift retaliation."
"So when we discovered four ships heading towards earth, we were concerned it was happening again. One of them obviously landed here," Lyla explained and Barry nodded.
"Right, because we don't got enough crazy going on here in Central City," Joe said sarcastically.
"Hey, you should see our earth," Clint muttered.
"What do they want?" Steve demanded.
"They've ignored all attempts to communicate but we know, just like before, that the drop ships they sent contained a reconnaissance team sent here to gather more Intel about us," Lyla explained.
"Looking for weaknesses," Natasha noted.
"We have to do something," Sam said.
"We are. Nearly every member state in the UN is in talks to coordinate a response. Action is being taken," Lyla assured them.
"Lyla, we both know by the time that they agree we'll likely be overrun. And even if they do act in time, no military can stop them. These guys are like World War Z zombies," Barry argued.
"Barry, please, just let us handle this," Lyla pleaded.
"I'm sorry Lyla, I can't do that. I'm not asking for permission here. These Dominators clearly came to fight, so I'm gonna fight back. You wanna stop me; I'll fight you to," Barry said firmly and Lyla was silent.
"You know, Johnny always says how different you are from Oliver. I don't think he sees how similar you actually are to him. I felt like I was talking to him just now, "Lyla mentioned.
Barry simply stared impassively as she took the file she had brought and walked out.
"Okay, that was badass Barry," Wally said as Barry turned around.
"Barry, you can't face these guys alone," Iris said worriedly, putting a hand on his arm.
"He's not," Wanda said, eying Iris' hand, which Barry quickly shrugged off and stepped away from Iris.
He did not want to test Wanda's pregnancy hormones.
"He's got us," Steve spoke up.
"As touching as that is, we're dealing with an invasion here," Joe argued.
"We've dealt with that before. And the aliens we fought were a lot bigger than these guys," Clint said confidently.
"Guys," Barry said and they looked over at him. "As grateful as I am, Joe has a point. In New York, you had Tony, Thor, and Doctor Banner to help you out. We're down some firepower here."
"I know that look; you've got a plan, don't you?" Sam asked and Barry chuckled.
"I have got a few ideas on how to build up some firepower," Barry admitted.
Star City
Not long after
Green Arrow, Black Siren, and Spartan were in a fight with Vigilante. Vigilante shot off multiple rounds at the three before a red blur sped in and the three suddenly found themselves at the loft. Barry let go as Diggle stumbled over to the balcony, barfing. Barry grimaced as Oliver pulled back his hood and Laurel pulled off the mask that had belonged to her predecessor. The door opened and Felicity walked in.
"Hey Barry," She greeted.
"Felicity," Barry said neutrally.
After learning that Felicity had deliberately left Laurel to rot in the pipeline, Barry admitted that he had lost a lot of respect for Felicity. And it made him look at some things that he had heard about Felicity and seen her do in a different light. Not a good light either.
"So who was that guy?" Barry asked as he looked over at Oliver.
"That was Vigilante and we nearly had him!" Oliver snarled and Barry raised an eyebrow.
"Really Ollie? Because from my perspective, I saved you three from an early grave," Barry said simply and Laurel smirked.
"He's got you there," Laurel said and Oliver glowered at her.
"Is there something I can do for you, another evil speedster I can help you with?" Oliver snapped.
"Maybe, but that's not why I'm here. We're being invaded by aliens," Barry said and was met with four shocked looks.
"Okay, I'm a Metahuman from another earth working with the doppelganger of my late boyfriend, but even I have hard time believing that," Laurel said.
"I swear to god Barry, my life was somewhat normal before I met you," Diggle grumbled as he walked back in.
"When I met you, you were working for a CEO who dresses up in a green hood and puts arrows into people," Barry said and Diggle paused.
"Okay, that's a fair point," Diggle admitted.
"Back to the aliens Barry," Oliver said.
"Right, they're here, I saw them, and they do not look like they want peace, which Lyla confirmed," Barry said and Diggle started.
"Lyla knows about this?" Diggle questioned.
"Yeah, and she basically told me to stay put," Barry said.
"Well I hope you told her no," Thea said as they noticed her.
"I did. I've had enough of government red tape telling me which bad guys I can and can't stop," Barry said firmly and Laurel smirked.
"I think I'm finally beginning to like you Red," Laurel told him.
"Count me in," Thea said and Oliver looked over at her surprised.
"I thought you retired?"
"I did but its Aliens," Thea said as if that explained everything.
"Oh that's so cute how you guys are just gonna get together and go fight some aliens. Have you lost your minds!? They're aliens and there are four of you!" Felicity snapped and Laurel's expression darkened.
"They're won't be," Barry said quickly to prevent the inevitable argument. "I time traveled and spent a year on another earth, brought some friends I made back with me. And I was thinking we could call Professor Stein and the others."
"Sara gave her father a way to contact her and he gave it to me when he left town last May," Oliver nodded.
"And last year, I also traveled to another earth, met an alien superhero. She owes me one," Barry said confidently.
Star Labs
Same time
"I know I promised you that I would be done with these," Clint apologized as he got ready. "But if I don't-"
"These Dominators will take over and your retirement will be for nothing. I understand Clint," Laura put her arms around his neck. "Just come back to us."
"I will. I've got a lot of people watching my back," Clint promised as they kissed.
As Wanda put her jacket on, Steve walked up to her, dressed in his uniform.
"You sure you should be going out there?" Steve asked his concern evident.
"And if I don't what would I do? Stay here while the man I love, the man who's practically been a father to me since I joined The Avengers, and my team go into battle? I'll drive myself crazy. Don't worry, I promise I'll keep myself out of trouble. Thank you though," Wanda said smiling slightly and Steve nodded.
"It's your choice. Just…be careful. We don't want our newest member to get hurt, do we?" Steve joked and Wanda smiled, putting a hand to her stomach.
"Alright, you guys ready?" Clint said as he walked in, dressed in his suit and his quiver on his back.
"Hey, where's your bow?" Natasha asked.
"It got trashed at the airport. Barry said Oliver has another I can use," Clint said as Cisco rushed in, carrying a briefcase.
"Clint, Clint wait!" Cisco stopped, out of breath. "I…have…something…for you."
"What?" Clint asked as he looked at Cisco wearily.
"Okay, so Barry told me how you lost your bow. And so, I spent the last week, when I wasn't working on Barry's suit, working on this," Cisco said as he placed the briefcase on the table.
Cisco unlocked it and opened it up. Clint looked inside and when he saw what it was, he smirked.
"Kid, Barry was right about you: you are the greatest," Clint said as he picked up his new bow.
Central City
Afternoon
"So what is this place?" Thea asked as Oliver, Laurel, Thea, and Barry stood on an airfield.
"Some hanger that Star Labs owns. Or, I guess I own it," Barry said as The Avengers and Cisco walked up.
"About time you got here kid," Clint said and Barry smiled.
"Sorry, got held up. Everyone, this is Oliver Queen, his sister Thea, and Laurel Lance from Earth-2. Everyone, these are Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Clint Barton, Natasha Romanoff, and Wanda Maximoff from Earth-66," Barry made the introductions.
"So, you're the best archer on this earth," Clint said as he eyed Oliver.
"So some say. Why?" Oliver said as he eyed Clint.
"Because I'm the best where I came from. Let's see whose better when this is over," Clint smirked and Oliver smiled, feeling the thrill of challenge.
"Can't wait," Oliver promised.
"I heard you had two more members of your team. John Diggle and Felicity Smoak?" Natasha questioned.
"Someone needed to stay with the recruits in order to protect the city," Oliver half lied as Laurel smirked.
It was half a lie, because Diggle had been ordered to stay for that reason. But Laurel had refused to come if Felicity had, not that anyone blamed her.
Suddenly, a blue portal opened up and what the assumed was The Waveridder flew out and everyone stared.
"I've seen some strange stuff, but damn that is cool," Clint whistled.
"Take everyone inside; I'll be right back alright?" Barry said as he walked over to Cisco.
"Where are you going?" Wanda asked as the Avengers looked at him confused.
"Well, since we're fighting Aliens, figured we might as well get one of our own, right?" Barry smiled before turning to Cisco. "Found the right earth?"
"Tachyon device tracked you on Earth-38 when you met her, so you should find her there," Cisco said and Barry nodded in understanding as Cisco put on his glasses and opened a breach. "This might take a few tries."
Barry grabbed Cisco and sped inside.
National City, Earth-38
Moments later
Barry and Cisco jumped out of the Breach, which closed moments later.
"This better be the right place," Cisco said as he took off his glasses. "Because if this isn't the right place, someone is about to be real confused."
The door opened and Kara walked in, holding two bags.
"Barry!" she exclaimed as she saw him, putting her bags down and rushing over to hug him. "I knew that was you! I knew it!"
"Sorry, it took us a few tries to get here," Barry said as she let go of him. "This is Cisco, my…associate."
Cisco grimaced, the word feeling wrong. While he was not quite as angry at Barry, there was still a distance between them, the ghost of Dante marring their relationship. But still, the word associate felt…wrong to describe their relationship.
"Hi, Cisco," Cisco held out his hand to Kara, who shook it. "I gotta say, this is a nice universe you have here."
"Thank you," Kara said politely.
"Hey, do you remember last year when I helped you out and you promised to return the favor?" Barry asked.
Kara's face changed. Even though she was still dressed like Kara Danvers, Barry knew he was now seeing Kara Zor-El, Supergirl, protector of her city.
"What are we up against?" Kara asked.
"My earth is being invaded by aliens. They call themselves The Dominators," Barry said and Kara started. "I take it you know them?"
"The invaded Krypton before I was born," Kara explained and Barry and Cisco exchanged a glance.
"Your friends from Earth-66 fought off aliens; she has Intel about the Dominators. How do you get so lucky?" Cisco asked exasperated and Barry shrugged.
Star Labs Hanger, Earth-1
A little later
"Okay, Team Legends," Ray gestured to himself and The Legends before pointing to Oliver, Laurel, and Thea. "Team Arrow. And Team…Avengers was it?"
"Just call us The Avengers would you?" Clint asked exasperated.
"Is that everyone?" Steve inquired.
"Nate and Amaya are watching The Waveridder. The newbies," Sara shrugged.
Suddenly, a breach opened up and Barry, Cisco, and Kara, now dressed in her suit, jumped out.
"Guys, thanks for coming," Barry said as he walked over to everyone.
"Barry, I thought you were bringing an alien." Oliver pointed out.
"And yeah, we did. Everyone, this is my friend, Kara Danvers. Or as she's known on her earth, Supergirl," Barry introduced and Kara waved politely.
"And what exactly makes her so super kid?" Clint asked as he eyed Kara, unimpressed.
"Well?" Barry looked over at Kara and gestured in a 'show them' way.
Kara, to everyone's shock, flew up into the air and two blue beams shot out of her eyes. They hit the floor between Team Arrow and The Legends, moved around and made a flaming copy of the symbol on Kara's chest. Kara smirked as they all stared.
"Well I'm convinced," Natasha said with a smirk.
"This, this is gonna be awesome," Cisco said with a smile as he looked around.
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