Chapter 1

Medical Emergency

Disclaimer: Alrighty, so I've been sitting on this for too long but I feel now's the time to finally bring it forth. This is the sequel to 'A Message From Oliver Queen' that I promised called 'The War On Darhkness' and you ALL need to keep in mind that a lot of this was planned before we found out certain things in the second half of the season. Now, on with the show! Oh yeah, I also own nothing but what you see here.

A few days had passed since Oliver had sent out that message to Damien Darhk via a live broadcast through the Star City Press. Several days that saw no change in Felicity's condition even if the doctors said it wasn't anything to worry about as her body just needed the time to adjust. But worry he and the others did anyway regardless of their words. During that time, Alex had tried to talk Oliver out of the course of action he was set upon, but the archer had refused to back down as someone needed to go against Darhk before he could secure a true and final victory. The ARGUS agents, the Bratva, and the police had been all over town as well, fighting Ghosts at every turn when possible. Even Oliver and the team was out there as well taking the fight to HIVE when they were able to pull him away from Felicity's side even for only a short amount of time. So far outright war on the streets had been avoided but it was only a matter of time until it happened.

And currently, Oliver was on the steps of the hospital once more speaking with the Press after an emergency meeting had taken place the day before that effectively brought the man into the position of Mayor as the city needed a leader. A leader who had the city and its peoples' interests at heart and would do what he had to in order to protect them. "As of yesterday in an emergency meeting, I am now the Mayor of Star City and I promise to do whatever is necessary in order to make this a city that everyone can live safely in. A city that not only you can live, work, and love in, but a city to be proud of to live in." Behind him was Thea, Alex, Diggle, Curtis Holt, and Laurel in full support of him.

Curtis had been brought in after the man had proven he could be a huge help to the team after a Meta had shown up looking to do some damage to the city. Working in conjunction with STAR Labs had gotten the team the chance they needed to bring him down and he was now officially a new resident of Iron Heights. Curtis, knowing that his boss worked with the Green Arrow had insisted on being able to help them out until she had woken up. The team had reluctantly agreed and the man took a little getting used too cause of his excitability of the whole thing. Questions were fired off after Oliver had finished his statement and he did his best to answer them before heading back inside the hospital. Alex by his side informing him of what he would need to put some of his attention on now that he is the Mayor.

The man trailed off however when the sounds of gunfire could be heard from outside of the building. And when the first signs of Ghosts made their appearance from within, Thea quickly got her new love interest somewhere more safer in the hospital so that he hopefully wouldn't be attacked. Chaos was quickly happening thanks to the Ghosts as Oliver and the others moved in to start fighting back against them. The hospital staff did what they could to stay out of their way, some even helping if they were able too as Oliver fought his hardest to make it to the elevator and get to Felicity as he was worried they may try something with her. And he was certainly all too willing to not even hold back either as he punched, headbutted, kicked, and used their own guns on them to make his way to the elevator.

Bones were broken as he refused to hold back, not even caring if any of them screamed from the pain of it. He briefly wondered how things were outside for everyone before putting all his attention back on to the main issue at hand. Oliver would even have to fight off a Ghost soldier in the elevator who would unfortunately get his head shoved right into the walling of the machine. Standing in the middle of the elevator, the archer impatiently waited for the doors to open so that he could get to Felicity as his index finger and thumb rubbed together during tense moments such as this. The doors opened with a ding and he quickly had to duck into a nearby hallway to avoid the gunfire that headed his way.

One of the Ghosts even came over to see if he'd been shot, giving him the advantage he needed to take him down and use his weapon for his own needs. Quickly gunning down the other Ghosts in the process. His use of force would probably get him thrown out of the position of Mayor and even thrown into a prison cell, but he really couldn't quite care in that moment. Once he saw his opposition on the floor and very much dead, Oliver dropped the gun and continued on until a Ghost appeared out of a room with a knife to try and stab him with and even succeeding with a nick to the arm. The HIVE soldier's extended arm was something the archer used to his advantage and after grabbing the man's arm, quickly broke it, causing him to drop the knife with a scream. He then got a solid blow to the head from Oliver's fist that effectively knocked him out.

He nearly knocked out another person however when he realized he had someone behind him. Only for him to realize it was only Diggle. "Whoa! Easy man." Oliver only looked at him in slight annoyance.

"Come on." Was all he said and the two made their way to Felicity's room and outside of it was a sight that made the blood of the two men boil.

As one Donna Smoak was being held at gun point by a Ghost. "Surrender now or this woman dies!"

"Don't! Don't do it Oliver! That's ack! Not what she would want!"

"Shut up bitch!"

Glaring angrily, Oliver and Diggle took a step forward until the Ghost touched his hand gun to Donna's temple. Making the two stop in their tracks. "Well? What's it gonna be? This useless bitch's death or a surrender?"

The two men looked at one another, silently communicating with one another about what their best options were. Until all of a sudden a gunshot rang out, making the two look at Donna in horror. Only to realize that she was completely fine even if she was in tears and screaming a little. The Ghost who held her slumped to the floor after being shot in the head. "Yeah, how about neither of those huh?" Came the voice of one Captain Quentin Lance before holstering his gun.

Just in time as well for Donna to come rushing into his arms with a small leap. "Oh thank God Quentin!" Cried out the woman before kissing him senselessly.

Oliver and Diggle breathed out a sigh of relief at the thankful intervention by the good Captain as that could have potentially gone so much worse. Oliver then broke into a run and once inside, he froze at the sight of a lone Ghost standing way too damn close to Felicity for his liking. The Ghost attempted to shoot him with a hand gun but was quickly gunned down by Diggle instead. Stepping over the body, Oliver checked her over as best he could but he knew the doctors would have to tell him if there was anything wrong that he was missing. And so they would once order was restored to normal and the Ghosts who were still alive were taken away to jail and most likely prison for life. The group, Oliver and Donna in particular were relieved to hear that nothing was wrong with Felicity. Making the archer feel that perhaps he had gotten there just in time before anything could be done.

Hugs were given once hearing the news and when Alex cleared his throat, Oliver looked to him wondering what the Hell the man wanted at a time like this. Alex, seeing the expectant if slightly annoyed expression on his boss' face quickly started talking. "The uhh, the Press are out there waiting to hear from you." The man informed him nervously.

Oliver gave off a slight growl before walking away and once he made his way to the steps, the sight of him looking a bit bloody and disheveled was a sight to behold for the Press members in attendance and those watching at home. Questions immediately were shot out at him until he raised his hands for quiet and thankfully getting it. "Now I know you all have a lot of questions that need answers. Yes, we were just attacked by the Ghosts Damien Darhk and HIVE employ. Unfortunately this attack cost lives on our side but this I believe will only spur us further to keep fighting. Not just for ourselves and the city's future, but for those whose lives were taken far too soon. As how could we not? As to not do so wouldn't honor their memories."

He paused afterwards and took in the surrounding areas as cameras flashed and questions were fired once again. The chaotic aftermath of the area only steeling the man's resolve as he looked back into the cameras with an expression of firmness seen on his face. "WE are still here and WE are NOT going anywhere. And that is something I hope you keep in mind Mr. Darhk. Now… If you'll excuse me, I need to be with my fiance. My Chief of Staff will handle any questions you may have."

Giving a nod to Alex, who was a bit surprised by that, made his way back inside the hospital as the man stepped forward to begin answering any and all questions to the best of his ability. As he did so, elsewhere in the city at the Darhk Estate, Damien Darhk himself could be seen standing near the tv watching the news. "Hmm, well I guess I should be quaking in my boots with fear and maybe even rage." Remarked the man offhandedly.

A feminine scoff could be heard, making the man smile as he looked upon his wife Ruve. "He's a fool if he truly believes we've been hurt by this."

And if possible, Darhk's smile got even wider. "And trust me my dear, he'll soon be learning of that reality very soon." Oh he indeed would as all was going according to his plan. A plan that would see Oliver Queen on his knees before Darhk himself ended him.

Author's Notes: May there have been much enjoyment of this first chapter! I think you're all gonna like the twists and turns I have in store for this fic. Until next time and R and R!