Ben 10 in the Arrowverse (Book 4)

Heart of the Matter: Part 2

Star Labs, Cortex

(Ben and Nora are watching the computers for any sign of Godspeed's clones)

Nora: What is taking so long?

Ben: Are you talking about the clones or August Heart's memory experiment?

Nora: Both.

Ben: I know you want this war to end, but we can't rush this. For now we'll wait until Barry comes back.

Nora: I don't know how much longer I can wait. I really want to punch something.

(Ben looks at the Med Lab where Caitlin is keeping an eye on Bart's vitals and Dawn is standing next to him holding his hand)

Ben: You're worried about Bart, aren't you?

Nora: Godspeed killed my best friend and now he's going after my family. I won't let this carnage continue. If all the clones were just in one spot, I could end this war once and for all.

Ben: You want to kill them.

Nora:...

Ben: Nora, you have every right to be angry at Godspeed. But you got to remember the Godspeed that killed Lia, doesn't exist anymore. And Bart is still alive. We're lucky he hasn't killed anyone.

Nora: Yet.

Ben: Look, if you want to kill Godspeed, I won't stop you. But you got to ask yourself, do you want to kill him because it's the only option or do you want to kill him out of anger? And if it's the second choice, that will affect you and you'll become something dangerous. Is that what you want?

Nora: No...

Ben: So what are you going to do?

Nora: Bring him to justice the right way.

Ben: Correct. You earned a gold star.

(Nora can't help but smile at Ben's comment)

Nora: You always know how to make me feel better.

Ben: It's part of my job as your boyfriend. Now how about you take five, and go see your future siblings while I keep tabs on the city.

Nora: Are sure you sure you want to handle this alone?

Ben: Hey, I'm me. And you know me pretty well. What's the worst that can happen?

(Nora lets out a small giggle)

Nora: Just promise me, you'll come back in one piece.

Ben: For you, I'll do anything.

Nora: I know.

(Nora kisses Ben on the cheek and she walks into the Med Lab)

Ben: [Mind] Tragedy, averted.

(The computer gives an alert about the clones attacking in the downtown of the city)

Ben: [Mind] Of course the multiverse throws another one at me.

(Ben hurries out of the lab heading towards the battlefield)

Downtown of Central City

(Omnies arrives at the scene to witness all of the clones fighting each other in the middle of the street)

Omnies: You guys really take self hatred to a whole other level.

(The clones stop fighting and they look at Omnies)

Omnies: If you want, I'll get you guys a therapist. I know an assassin who is really good at giving advice. Although for some reason she charges by the minute. I don't know what that's about?