Chapter 4

The Rally

Disclaimer: I own nothing but what you see here. Now, let's roll on! And if my rant in An Arm For An Eye didn't clue you into anything then let me be clear here. There will be NO Olicity in this story. So if that loses a few readers then oh well but not everything is about that pairing.

Merlyn Global, March 28th, 2011 3:58 PM

Atop the highest floor in Merlyn Global that held one of the most important rooms was none other then Malcolm Merlyn's office. The CEO of Merlyn Global and father of Thomas 'Tommy' Merlyn and leader of Tempest. And currently he was waiting on a very important guest to arrive in his office as he had a question or two to ask her involving a few concerns of his that he had. One of those concerns of whether or not her son had been told anything by his father before the man's death aboard the 'Queen's Gambit' several years ago. The door to his office opened up, revealing his secretary to be the cause of it as she allowed Moira Queen entrance to his office. "Hello Malcolm." Greeted the mother of two as the secretary closed the door and she took a seat opposite him.

"Moira." Replied the man with a nod.

"To what do I owe this summons for today?" Asked Moira as she decided to cut to the chase so that she could get back home and make sure Lupus wasn't digging up more holes in the back yard.

Malcolm smirked at her. "Direct and to the point. One of the many things I like about you Moira. But the reason I called you in today is because I wanted to discuss a concern of mine with you."

"A concern? What would that be?"

"If whether or not Robert said anything to Oliver prior to his death."

A frown came over Moira's face at that as she had made no effort to try and find out any information due to what life had thrown their way since Oliver's return to home half a year ago. Personally she didn't believe her son knew anything as it is cause Robert wouldn't be so foolish to say anything. As really, what could he do with that information anyway? He'd no doubt come to her if anything was said so surely there was nothing to be worried about. "Now Malcolm, I am of the belief nothing was said to my son. Robert would have known better then that."

"Really? Men and women do things we least expect of them to do. Or has the fact Oliver himself went off to track down a herb on that island he was stranded on to heal Thea been forgotten by you?" If she was unwilling to ask the questions that needed to be asked, he would do so himself if need be.

Fortunately for Moira, she had a good answer to that last part. "My son was merely making use of something he knew of. Nothing more."

Malcolm made a non commital 'hmm' in response to that. "It is imperative that we find out if he knows anything as the Undertaking can not NOT be risked for ANY reason. So you are to find out for a certainty if he knows anything or not or I promise you Moira, I will send in my Enforcer to do it."

Moira rose up out of her seat with fury written all over her face. "You or that Enforcer of yours dares to lay a hand on my son and I promise you I WILL burn your entire world to ashes!"

"Then you know what you need to do then don't you? Whether its you asking him outright without being revealing or through other means."

She nodded and walked towards the door and looked back to him. "Good day Malcolm." She told him frostily before opening the door and walking out in a furious state of mind.

Nothing must be able to get in the way of my Undertaking. For its the only true way to save this city so that no one else will suffer what I did with my Rebecca. Come Hell or high water his mission would happen and nothing would stop him from seeing it through. Not even old friends.

The Glades 6:22 PM

A rally was being held by a group of white men who were speaking out in favor of the attacks and trying to spin it as a means to segregate people to protect themselves from potential attacks. Police Officers were actually attending this event to ensure no riots would break out but the level of hostility was rapidly rising the more the lead spokesman spoke his mind. "We MUST protect ourselves my brothers and sisters! For these attackers very well could turn to us if they feel we are giving aide to those not like us! I for one can not sleep well as the fear I feel of this potential attack runs high within me!" Boos could be heard from various people in the crowd and nasty looks were sent their way.

"What you're preaching is nothing more then hate! The kind best left to the past where it belongs!" Spoke up a voice in the crowd.

Everyone turned to see who it was, revealing none other then the Glades Alderman Sebastian Blood and he had a very unhappy look on his face. "Things are tough here in the Glades I admit that but the last thing we need is racism and hate making things worse. Which is what YOU are doing!"

"We aren't doing anything but attempting to spread the means of how we should protect ourselves!" Shouted out the spokesman and his bunch were quick to agree.

A few 'yeahs!' could be heard from the crowd after that. "If that's the kind of lie you need to tell yourself in order to spread your hate then that's on you. But I and others KNOW what it is you're doing and IT WILL BE STOPPED!"

"I agree with him." Spoke up none other then Maseo Yamashiro with a glare aimed at the group on stage.

"America is supposed to be the land of opportunity where all may have access to the American Dream. It is not meant for one race only as some would like for it to be." Sebastian nodded in approval of that. He was also happy this man was brave enough to challenge these racists.

"Hah! You, a non-American would make that claim!" Retorted one of the spokesman's men as he got near the microphone and was quickly pushed back. The spokesman knew their leader would likely have something to say about that the next time they met up.

Both Sebastian and Maseo stepped up to the front of the stage and the Alderman spoke up in a strong voice. "Leave the old thinking in the past where it belongs. Unity is what we need, NOT a divide."

"Are you listening to yourself brother!? What we are preaching IS unity! Unity to protect our white brothers and sisters!" Boos were heard after that and a few of the Police Officers were getting a little nervous too.

"The question is. Are YOU listening to yourself?" Asked Maseo before walking off as he had no desire to be near the spewing of racism any longer then he had to be.

Sebastian made a promise to the spokesman and his group that he would never support what they were doing and would fight against it. The cheers he got told him where quite a few were of support for him and an argument would break out between him and the Spokseman over their differing views. Thankfully no riot broke out but Blood and others had a feeling it was bound to happen sooner or later. The news later that evening would report on the day's events and Brian Stalk made a plan to do something about the two outspoken men as he could not have advocates of the lesser races speaking out against him and his people.

Author's Notes: Well Stalk can't have anything good planned for Blood and Maseo! I felt that having Sebastian Blood involved would make sense since he represents the Glades and something like a bunch of hate spewers would be against what he's about. Even if he is a bad guy himself. Hopefully I handled that rally and dialogue fairly well too. And just what will Moira do now that Malcolm's laid down the law? Only time will tell! R and R!