So, by popular demand, I am going to continue this. Although I can't say how often I will update.

Guest: Laurel just seems like the kind of person who would not be okay with the things Oliver did while undercover, especially with the self-righteous arrogance she possessed at this point.

Lian Yu, Argus prison

Night

"So, what's going on kid?" Slade asked as he got to his feet.

"I'd like to talk about you for a minute," Oliver said as he looked at Slade through guarded eyes, "you seem…"

"In collection of all my marbles?" Slade supplied and Oliver nodded. "The Mirakuru wore off not long after the incident with you and Thea. I remember everything that happened; I'm not trying to escape that. But it just feels like some bad dream. But back to you kid, what's happening? What mess have you gotten into now?"

"What do you know about the League of Assassins?" Oliver asked.

"Not much. I heard rumors in the ASIS about a group of Assassins that stood apart from society and moved like shadows. I never put much stock in them to be honest. Are you saying they're real?" Slade questioned.

"More than real. I just spent the last several months at war with them. I killed their leader and, with his dying breath, he made me his successor." Oliver said as he showed Slade the ring of the demon.

"Well I'll be." Slade chuckled.

"My predecessor's actions in the last years of his reign caused the League to become susceptible to corruption. I need to undo that, I need people I can trust."

"You have no reason to trust me. I killed your mother. For that alone you should have killed me." Slade noted.

"Maybe this is the reason is the reason I didn't. So what do you say?" Oliver asked and Slade smirked.

"You and me kid…just like old times."

Iron Height

Same time

"Well you better talk fast before the guars get here." Helena said dryly and Nyssa smirked.

"I see why Oliver said I would like you," Nyssa said and Helena perked up, "Oliver sent me. He's building a new team. Oliver believes you are meant for more than just spending the rest of your life in prison. So, are you interested in his offer or should I just leave you here?"

It took Helena only a moment to decide. She stepped outside the cell and Nyssa smirked. However, both of them heard the sound of approaching storms of footsteps. Guards.

"Well, I don't think you can get us out of here all by your lonesome." Helena said dryly.

Nyssa smirked and reached inside her cloak, pulling something out. Helena smiled wide as she took the cross bow Nyssa offered her.

"No kill shots, Oliver's orders." Nyssa warned her and Helena smirked.

"Aw, do I have to?" Helena joked and Nyssa matched her smirk with one of her own.

"I believe Oliver was right: We shall get along just fine." Nyssa said as she reached back into her quiver for an arrow.

As the swarm of guards approached, Nyssa notched an arrow and fired at the same time as Helena fired her crossbow.

Kyushu

A little later

"May I offer you some tea?" Tatsu asked as she poured herself a glass.

"No thank you." Roy said politely.

"So, Oliver sent you?" Tatsu said as she looked over at Roy.

"My name is Roy Harper. Oliver may have mentioned me." Roy said and Tatsu's eyes lit up with recognition.

"Yes, you are his student. Oliver spoke very highly of you." Tatsu told him and Roy nodded.

"He spoke highly of you to. He told me about your son…and your husband. I'm sorry for the pain you've gone through." Roy told her and she nodded blankly.

"Why are you here?" Tatsu demanded.

"To make an offer on Oliver's behalf. Oliver is now the leader of the League of Assassins. He wants to purify it of Ra's influence. He wants your help." Roy explained and Tatsu looked away.

"I cannot do that." Tatsu said and Roy nodded.

"You know, when I was on Mirakuru I hurt a lot of people. I killed someone," Roy said and Tatsu looked at him curiously, "when I found out, I was so consumed with guilt that I ran away. Of course, I said it was to protect Oliver, but I was really running away. But Oliver taught me you can't run away, only move on. I can't imagine the kind of pain you've been through, and I didn't know Akio or Maseo, but I think they would want you to move on."

Palmer tech, next day

Morning

"Merlyn's body was found in an alley last night," Felicity said as she brought up the police photos on the screen as Thea and Diggle watched, "he had a broken wrist, his hand was cut off, and he was stabbed through the chest by what the coroner determined was a sword…I'm sorry Thea."

"Why, I'm not." Thea said bluntly, surprising both Felicity and Diggle.

"Thea, despite everything, he was still your father. It's perfectly understandable if you're upset." Diggle said compassionately.

"Robert Queen was my father," Thea said firmly, "and Malcolm killed him. And both of my brothers. He made me kill my friend's sister. As far as I am concerned, he got exactly what he deserved."

"Normally, I'd be all for Malcolm's death, but we have bigger problems." Laurel said as she walked in with Lyla of all people.

"What's going on?" Diggle said, surprised to see his wife here.

"My dad called me. Last night, Helena Bertinelli was broken out of Iron Heights. And the person who did looked suspiciously like Nyssa." Laurel explained.

"And Amanda Waller called me," Lyla added, "last night; Slade Wilson was broken out of the Argus prison on Lian Yu."

"Wait, what?!" Thea shouted as they all stared at her in shock.

"It looks like Ra's is doing some recruiting." Laurel said sarcastically.

"With Slade Wilson and Helena Bertinelli, we better hope Ra's never comes to Starling City again. Because it'll be an all-out war and I don't think we'll be able to survive it." Diggle said grimly.

Nanda Parbat

Same time

"Thank you for coming," Oliver, with Nyssa at his side, said as he stood in front of Roy, Slade, Helena, and Tatsu, "the task ahead of us will be long and hard, but I believe it will be worth it in the end."

"So, where are the weapons?" Helena asked eagerly and Roy rolled his eyes as Slade chuckled.

"I like her kid." Slade told Oliver.

"You would." Roy muttered.

"Enough," Oliver interrupted the squabble before it could begin, "the people in this room are the only people I trust here, so we all need to learn to trust each other. Helena, before you get some weapons, you need training. Out of everyone here, you have the farthest to go. Now, there's something I wanted to talk to you all before we get started."

"What is it Oliver?" Tatsu asked.

"This pit," Oliver said as he walked over to the Lazarus Pit, "it has the power to heal any wound and to bring people back to life. But at great cost, as Nyssa has told me."

"What cost?" Roy asked wearily.

"A side effect of long term use of the pit is insanity." Oliver announced to their shock.

"My father grew more ruthless as time went on," Nyssa explained, "eventually, I realized why: the pit had eaten away at his mind until the man he was wouldn't even recognize him anymore."

"So, I have a favor to ask you all," Oliver said as he turned around to face them all, "if any of you ever see that happening to me, if you see me becoming a monster, I want you to kill me."

"What?" Roy said shocked.

"Oliver I can't, I won't!" Tatsu shouted.

"Kid…" Slade trailed off.

"It's one life against the lives of everyone outside this palace. What would any of you do?" Oliver asked them and the four exchanged uncertain glances.

"Okay kid." Slade said reluctantly.

"Alright." Roy said hesitantly.

"Very well." Tatsu sighed.

"I won't like it, but if it comes down to it, I'll do it." Helena agreed.

"Thank you," Oliver smiled gratefully, "now, let's get started."