The Flash (TV Series)

Armageddon, Part 1 (2021)

Tony Curran: Despero

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• Despero : You're nothing like I expected, not that it matters. Those who were once good die just as easily.

• Despero : You all should run. While you still can.

• Despero : You can't fool me with a speed mirage, Flash. My mind is too powerful.

  The Flash : Wait, you said I was good once. What happened to me? You owe me that.

  Despero : As you wish. Bear witness to a coming Armageddon that you create ten years from now, one that destroys your own planet. It already happened, Flash. That's why I, Despero, have to kill you. It's how I save our world.

• Despero : Prepare to die, Flash.

  The Flash : Every life ends sooner or later.

  Despero : Wise words from a dead man.

  The Flash : Despero, I'm not gonna fight you again.

  Despero : Really. I'm disappointed. Striking down a defenseless foe? Well, there's no pleasure in that.

  The Flash : So you enjoy killing?

  Despero : Twist my words at your own risk.

  The Flash : You wanted to kill me. I'm not running anywhere.

  Despero : Then neither am I. In another time, on another world, we could've fought side by side, you and I. There's great strength in you, Flash, but I've seen your future. The lives you take, the betrayals you revel in. You're the most dangerous kind of killer because you hide in the body of a hero.

  The Flash : I'm not a killer. I'm not whatever you think I am. I can prove it if you let me show you the truth. Or you can take an innocent life just to prove you're right.

  Despero : You're either very stupid of very brave. I can't decide which.

  The Flash : Well, find out. Scan my mind. See for yourself, then decide.

  Despero : I see no deception in your mind. But I do see truth. And honor. Flash, you're asking me to risk allowing the future I've already witnessed to unfold. I'm sorry. But there's too many lives at stake. Don't you see? This is why I came back. This is the purpose I swore to uphold.

  The Flash : What if you're wrong about me? I've spent my entire life protecting this world. All I'm asking for is a chance to prove I'd never turn my back on it.

  Despero : [yelling]  Why should I believe you?

  The Flash : [deactivates his cowl]  Because my name's Barry Allen, and I've nothing to hide.

  Despero : Your boldness impresses me, Flash... And it's earned you a stay of execution. You know have seven Earth days to prove that you won't become the monster I've already witnessed in the future. If you can't convince me in that time, or if I find any trace of a darker nature, I will end your existence.

• Despero : I was born amongst the stars, Flash. Trapping me in a vacuum is pointless. Now, surrender, and I promise you won't suffer.

  The Atom : [flying in and re-enlarging]  And the suit still fits.

• Despero : Flash, don't make this difficult. Show yourself.

  The Flash : [whooshing in]  I'm not gonna let you hurt anyone. Why don't you just tell me what it is you want?

  Despero : Of course. I came a long way to find you, Flash. Now that I have... I'm going to kill you.

• The Atom : This guy isn't just strong, I think he's messing with our minds.

  Despero : Correct. But this isn't your fight, Atom. Now, leave while you still can.

  The Atom : [to Barry]  Everyone has a weakness.

  The Flash : I'll keep him occupied.

• [first lines] 

  Despero : [in 2031 Central City, the streets are in chaos]  Look at them praying for a miracle that isn't coming. Who knows, maybe it's my curse to leave one betrayal behind, only to fight a greater one here amongst the stars? They could've stopped this, but none of them had the strength to do what must be done, but I do.