Laurel groaned as her dad dragged her and her younger sister Sara to Central City. She hated Central. She hated leaving Gotham.

The drive to Central always seemed to take longer and longer. Her dad loved to listen to the classical station all the way. It never stopped either. It was a no commercial station so the music kept on playing. One time she had tried to change the station to one that Sara and her enjoyed and her dad literally drew a gun on her. She never tried that again.

"Dad, why do we have to go to this place all the time" Sara whined from the back seat. She was supposed to be on a date with Harley right about now but had to cancel because their dad threatened to tell commissioner Gordon about them and his daughter Barbara's little group.

"I have friends here Sara. You and Laurel can act civilized for just a bit. I know your little group doesn't get along with The Flash of Central or The Arrow of Star but this isn't business and you two aren't to get involved in anything got me" Quentin said hands on his hips. Both girls nod and follow Quentin in to see Joe West.

Joe and Quentin had been friends for a lot of years and lately they've seemed to be more. The girls liked Joe. They didn't care much for his son Barry, who always seemed like he would lose his head if it wasn't attached. His daughter Iris was alright. Sara had a crush on her forever until she met Harley that is.

Iris came over and kissed Sara's cheek. "Still seeing Harley" Iris whispered. Sara nods moaning softly at Iris's touch. "Well, if things don't work out with Quinn, call me" Iris says right against Sara's ear making Sara moan again. Laurel turns her back to the situation trying hard not to laugh.

Much to Laurel's disdain, Caitlin Snow aka Killer Frost to those who pay attention, came over to her. "How are you frosty?" Laurel says grinning. Caitlin smiled and said "fine, I hear canaries don't do well in the snow though". The two girls stared until Lisa Snart aka Captain Cold, ya they're a real pair, came and pulled her girlfriend in for a kiss. Ice played between their lips. It was beautiful but damn Laurel couldn't stand either of them. They gave Laurel a quick smile and head out of the house.

Barry was even more annoying these days since he started dating some IT girl named Felicity Smoak from Las Vegas. She had slick black hair and was pretty goth but she was also really annoying. Every time they came around she liked to talk about how she was the greatest with computers and how Gotham's so called "Oracle" had nothing on her. Laurel wanted to punch her and tell her had nothing on Barbara but she kept her mouth shut and fists to herself.

Then there was the mayor himself. Mayor Leonard Snart. The father of Lisa Snart though Laurel doubted he knew his little sweetheart is the notorious Captain Cold who along with her icy lover has been able to rob all of Central City's major banks. Her mother, Kendra Snart would probably have a heart attack if she ever found out.

Laurel groaned as another ad for Snarts upcoming re-election played on television. Of course he was friends and running mates with the mayor of Star City, Oliver Queen. Another playboy mayor up for

re-election who also had an ad playing all the time. In every ad Oliver's husband, Curtis was right by his side. They also had two adopted children.

Laurel was just about to lay back and relax on the couch when her phone rang. It came up with the Birds sign so she knew this had to stay private. She motioned to Sara and the two went back into the car and shut the windows and locked the door. Joe and Quentin stared at them in confusion but decided to let them do what they wanted to do.

Laurel answered, speaker phone on and said "go ahead Barbara, we are away from pruning ears". "I wanted to let you know that The Phoenix was spotted at a location close to you. This is our chance canaries to take him down" Barbara said excitedly.

Both sisters looked at each other and smiled. "Send us the coordinated and we shall check it out" Sara said excitedly and the phone call ended and a set of coordinates popped up on the screen. Smiling again, Laurel turned on the car and shouted "we are going for some snacks, be right back" and drove off before her father could argue.

Changing the radio to their station, the sisters headed to the coordinates. As they went Sara got changed in the back. They had mastered changing in small areas and laurel would change once they got there. They reached the coordinates and Laurel parked the car in a secluded area.

Getting changed herself, Laurel and Sara started to search the area. They were coming up short until a blur went past Laurel's eye. She motioned to Sara and they moved quietly in the direction of the blur. Just as Laurel rounded the corner she ran face to face into The Phoenix. Damn up close he was hot. Beautiful blue eyes and a small beard with s shaven head. She could feel her body heat up and she saw the smile on his face too and then he was gone.

Laurel cursed. She had let him escape. He might have gotten the best of her this time but next time, there was no escaping. The Phoenix looked at Laurel from his vantage point and smiled. He liked the canary and he was determined to snare her.

Sara wrapped her arm around Laurel and they headed back to the car. Laurel turned the key and the world exploded into bright colors and flames.

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