Hey, everybody. Back with another chapter. Hope you enjoyed the last ones.

Now, we're going to get into the events of episode 14. It'll go mostly the same, except for the ACU won't be pursuing the team, since Oliver is gone. The end of this part of the story, however, is gonna be different, and will be where this story really starts to depart from how the show went.

Alright. Let's get to it.


Chapter 12- Escapees

Bucky stares out at the house across the street. They've been trying to find this place for a little while now.

"You sure this is the place?" he asks Diggle, who drove to the two of them to this place here in Opal City.

"Yeah. Felicity looked it up. This is the house that Justin Claybourne had built for his mistress. Do you think she'll play ball?" Diggle asks.

"Depends on whether or not she knows he's Prometheus. And her opinion of ARGUS," Bucky says, referencing the fact that he's going to be playing an ARGUS agent in this meeting. Bucky then hops out of the car, with Diggle following him.

The two walk up to the door, and Bucky knocks. A few moments later, a woman answers the door.

"Hello, maam. Are you Amanda Westfield?" Bucky asks.

"Yes," she responds hesitantly.

"Can I and my friend come in? We're with a federal agency called ARGUS, and we would like to ask you a few questions in regard to an investigation we're conducting," Bucky says. Ms. Westfield looks hesitant for a moment, then steps aside and lets the two in.

As they get into the living room, Bucky turns back to Ms. Westfield and says, "I don't want to waste too much of your time, so I'll just get straight to the point. We are part of a team currently investigating the case of the serial killer known as the Throwing Star Killer in Star City on orders of our director. In the course of our investigations, we uncovered some evidence that your son either is the Throwing Star Killer, or is connected to him. We came to ask you if you know anything about this, and if you have had any recent contact with your son."

Ms. Westfield's expression changes a bit. In an instant, Bucky catches that, and he quickly says, "I can guess from your expression right now that you know something. Are you willing to share?"

"I haven't seen my son since Justin Claybourne's funeral," Ms. Westfield says.

"Okay. I see. However, I asked if you had heard from him, not if you'd seen him," Bucky asks. Ms. Westfield looks at him harshly.

"We don't yet know your son's exact connection to the Throwing Star Killer yet, but we know he is connected. No matter his connection, your son has been involved in or been the direct cause of multiple deaths of innocent people, and at least two members of the Star City police department. We wish to know anything you know about what your son has been up to, so we can put a stop to these murders," Bucky says.

"What so, you can cage him up like an animal? Like the animal who killed his father?" she demands.

"So that we can stop innocent people from dying. You believe he is justified in killing completely innocent people because of a vendetta? And don't pretend you don't know anything. I can tell you do. If you do, you're lying to me to protect a criminal," Bucky says harshly.

Ms. Westfield glares back at him. "My son is doing what he needs to in order to survive. I will not have you destroying his life," she says angrily.

"You consider him keeping the life he currently has, and out of prison, more valuable than the lives of innocent people that have died?!" Bucky responds.

Ms. Westfield and Bucky stare each other down for several tense moments. Finally, Ms. Westfield says, "I'll think on it. For now, get out of my house."

Bucky keeps up his steely gaze, while pulling out a fake ARGUS business card and setting it on a table. "Call me if you have anything to tell me. But, if I find direct evidence you are directly aiding and abetting a criminal suspect, I can have you charged. Keep that in mind," he says before he and Diggle walk out of the house.

"That was harsh, man. Not that I'm saying you were wrong to be harsh to try and get information. I'm just impressed you were able to perform so flawlessly," Diggle says.

"I've had practice," Bucky says simply. He and Diggle don't say another word as they get in their car and start the drive back to Star City.


Bucky and Diggle walk back into the bunker. Rene hurries up and asks, "How'd it go with Mama Prometheus?"

"It didn't really go anywhere. It was clear she's hiding stuff, and definitely trying to protect him," Bucky says before he walks up to Felicity, holding up the sniffer device he and Diggle brought with them.

"What's that?" Rene asks.

"A sniffer device. It pulls data from any nearby devices," Felicity explains.

"Were you able to get anything?" Bucky asks her as she plugs the device into her computer.

Felicity types in a few commands. "Yeah. It actually worked a bit too well. I got so much data it's gonna take me a while to sort through it all," she says.

"In the meantime, we have something else to keep us distracted," Laurel says as she walks over to another computer, hitting a few keys and pulling up some photos as she says, "There was a jailbreak while you two were out."

"Hmm. Why do those faces look familiar?" Diggle asks rhetorically. Bucky looks down at the images of three women that, through his studies on Oliver's history as the Arrow and Green Arrow, he knows.

"How did these three get out?" Bucky asks.

"They were being transported by the Department of Corrections when Liza Warner led the revolt. They killed the two officers on the bus and took the bus for themselves. Last report states they're headed for Star City," Felicity responds.

"Alright. These three are a clear threat that we really don't need to have on our hands right now when we're still trying to find Prometheus. We need to find them and figure out why they're coming back here," Bucky says firmly.


(Hideout across the city)

Evelyn Sharp grunted as she was thrown to the ground yet again. Looking up, she sees Viper smiling triumphantly.

"Why do we need to keep doing this?" she demands.

"Because, you need to be better prepared for when you next confront Mr. Queen and the others," Viper responds as she pulls Evelyn back to her feet.

Footsteps draw their attention as Harkness walks into the room, his boomerangs shaking around a bit on the front of his uniform.

"Mr. Chase was right. Those three escaped and are headed back to Star City," Harkness says.

"Good," Viper says with a giggle.

"Who?" Evelyn asks.

"Our next opportunity," Viper replies.


(Big Belly Burger)

Bucky chuckles before taking a bite of his burger. Across the table, Laurel also takes a bite of her burger.

"So, are you thinking of, 'going back to the work at the DA's office?'" Bucky asks.

"Maybe. I mean, I was in law school before I got my powers, but I'm not sure about working at the DA's office. Still, people might get suspicious if Laurel Lance doesn't go back to work as an attorney after escaping HIVE," Laurel says.

"Well, don't worry. You're gonna be okay no matter what you chose to do," Bucky says.

Laurel nods in response. Bucky smiles reassuringly at her. He knows the next little while is gonna be hectic and uncertain, but after Prometheus is defeated, hopefully things can become a little more normal. At least as normal as possible, given the lives they lead.


I'll end there.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. This whole arc with Werner's crew might take a few chapters. And yes, Prometheus' crew has an interest in the three of them.

Also, I want you all to give your opinions on this question. Should I bring back the Defenders for the final battle? I know that I promised in Worlds Collide, Heroes Clash that as a group the Defenders would return in the sequel, though I have yet to truly make good on that. If they came back, I'd bring up a new ally for Prometheus to even the odds, but that is yet to be determined. So please, let me know.

Until next time, please review, and stay tuned.