Star City
October 15, 17:00 EST
"This is Cat Grant reporting live at the Royal Memorial Hospital waiting for the arrival of the CEO of TRICELL Pharmaceutical Incorporated. And It looks a white limousine has pulled up in front of the hospital and yes ladies and gentlemen here she is Excella Gionne."
From a safe distance far from the hospital; Red Arrow is observing through binoculars. As he sees Excella is being greeted by Thomas Bolt the mayor of Star City. "So, that's Excella Gionne I've heard so much about" the archer says.
"Red; what's your position" Aqualad asks Red Arrow through the earpiece. "So far nothing yet, I'm not too surprised why the Shadow want her dead" Red Arrow tells Aqualad. Red continues to observe as he see Excella approaching the podium when he sees a familiar face.
"Speaking of Shadows, it looks like I see one of them." Red Arrow looks at the woman through the binoculars and realizes that its Cheshire equipped with a RPG.
The archer draws his bow and arrow aiming at the female assassin. Cheshire uses the RPG's as she targets Excella. "So young, too bad she has to die" Cheshire says as she about to shoot Excella; the arrow hits the RPG causing the rocket to hit a nearby car causing it to explode. Everyone finds cover as Star City police sees Cheshire.
"Stop right there" the police officer shoutsas several other officers draws their guns at the female assassin. Cheshire stops as she puts her hands up. "Fine you got me" Cheshire says while secretly taking out a small remote. She presses the button in which several bombs underneath the police cruisers activate. The cars explode causing people to run in panic. One of the exploded cars is about to collide with Excella when someone mysteriously moves it away.
Cheshire takes the chance to retreat as Red Arrow sees her proceeds to follow. "Are you alright" the mayor asks Excella who helps her up. She sees what transpired and smiles while the police help the civilians. Cheshire heads through the alleyway she jumps up to the fire escape heading up the roof. On top of the roof; she's notices a bus coming to her direction. Cheshire is about to jump when an arrow hits the ledge of the roof causing her to stop.
"Well, well I was hoping you would show up" said Cheshire as she turns around to see Red Arrow. "You're not going anywhere Cheshire" the crimson archer approaches to the female assassin. An arrow hits the floor between Red and Cheshire. Confused by this; Cheshire throw a couple of pellets causing it to explode. Red Arrow gets hits by the impact lands hard on the floor. The crimson archer gets rubbing his head only see Cheshire has escape. He sees the arrow, picks it up as Red Arrow stares at it in anger.
In the Mayor's Office; Excella enters with an angry look on her face. "This is the fourth time this happened" said an angry Excella. "I understand how upset you are, but I had no idea about this" Thomas says trying to calm her down.
"Upset is not the word I'm looking for. I didn't come here just to be a target" she tells the mayor of Star City.
"That is why you are going to be protected" Thomas tells Excella. "By who the police" she asks.
"By me" Red Arrow enters the office. "You're going to protect me? You're kidding right" Excella asks the archer.
"The League of Shadow isn't a joke" said Robin who enters the room along with Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis.
"What are you guys doing here? I told Aqualad I don't need help" Red Arrow says the team while looking at Artemis.
"Would you give it rest" Artemis tells Red Arrow as they're face to face.
"Whether you like it or not, we're here to help. This isn't the first time Excella has been a target by the Shadows. Just a couple days ago; she was at Gotham providing medicine for the Gotham City General Hospital." Robin says as he gets in between the two archers.
"The minute she exits the limousine; the League of Shadow tried to kill her" Artemis adds.
"Batman and I prevented that" Robin tells Red Arrow. "Wait a minute, how did you know Excella would be here" Red Arrow asks the team.
"Batman informed us during briefing. He mentions how Excella has been tailed by the Shadows. It started in Metropolis, New York, Gotham and now Star City" Robin responds.
"I didn't think Excella would be that important" said Red Arrow.
"She is" Artemis tells Red Arrow.
Cheshire arrives to the Star City docks to regroup. "You always find a way to disappoint me Little Girl" said Sportsmaster who appears crossing his arm over his chest.
"What the hell are you doing here" Cheshire viciously glares at her father.
"I came to see if you killed Excella" he responds.
"I don't need to tell you anything" she says.
"I'm guessing you didn't kill her. I would've done a better job than you" said a man who is hidden in the shadow.
"That voice sounds familiar" as Cheshire stares at the shadowed figure. He steps forward revealing to a man wearing light grayish furry costume with a matching mask. "Silver Monkey; what's he doing here" she asks her dad.
"I'm here to make sure you do your job" Silver Monkey tells Cheshire. "I don't need help, especially from you two" she tells both her dad and Silver Monkey.
"Too bad Little Girl, because the brats are right now protecting Excella" said Sportsmaster. "How do know that" she asks.
"Let's just say I have a very inside source" he responds.
Mount Justice
October 15, 18:21 EDT
"Aqualad; have you found the whereabouts of the team of knockoffs" Robin asks.
"I'm afraid not. Ever since Metropolis; they haven't been seen. It's almost like they have gone off the grid." Aqualad responds to Robin via computer.
"I should've gone with you guys. That Excella Gionne, she's such a total babe" said an upset Wally.
"That total babe is a pompous ass. She's been complain nonstop"Robin tells the speedster.
"Really, she's complaining" KF asks.
"Being a target for the Shadows, and staying at a hotel while being watched by five kids"Robins responds.
"Those were her words" Wally asks. "Pretty much"Robin tells Wally.
"Well we are kids" the speedster says "That's not the point-look I got to go, let me know if you and Aqualad find anything"said Robin as he shuts off the transmission on his end.
"How can six doppelgangers just suddenly vanish" Wally asks Kaldur. "It seems odd" he responds while continues to locate them on the computer.
"You don't think the knockoffs are at Star City" Wally asks. Kaldur doesn't respond as he start think that Wally might be right.
Star City
October 15, 18:30 EST
Excella sits on the chair reading a magazine while in background; the team watches her. "At least she stop complaining" Miss Martian tells the team telepathically. "Good because she's giving me headache" said Superboy.
"You and me both" Artemis adds. Red Arrow stands in the background crossing his arms, secretly stares at Artemis.
"Anything" Superboy asks Robin who is watching security footage of all the rooms in the hotel in his arm computer. "Nothing yet, if the Shadows are attempting to assassinate Excella; we got to be on guard for anything" he responds. Robin continues to look when he notices a disturbance in the lobby area. He clicks to the lobby in his computer to see Silver Monkey and several Shadow members attacking security guards. "Guys; we got company. Silver Monkey is in the lobby and he's not alone" Robin tells the team telepathically.
"I hate monkeys" as an angry Superboy glares at the footage of Silver Monkey.
"We got to stop them before they reach the top floor. Superboy; Miss M; you're with me. Red Arrow and Artemis; protect Excella" Robin tells the team. Excella looks as she notices Robin, Superboy, and Miss Martian leaving the room. While Red Arrow and Artemis stay behind. "Where are they going? Some heroes they are" she says looking away in disgust.
"I really hate her" Artemis whispers that. "Never mind her" Red Arrow tells her. Someone knocks on the door which gets the two archers their attention. They both ready their bows as Red Arrow approaches the door. He looks through the peephole only to see a man wearing a suit pushing a trolley.
"Did you order room service" He asks Excella. "Don't be ridicules little boy" she responds. Red Arrow just rolls his eyes as he opens the door still drawing bow and arrow in hand. The room service guy just stands there with his head down. The archer approaches him, lifting his head noticing that his eyes are wide open. Red Arrow checks his pulse realizing the he is in a catatonic state.
"Oh no" is the only Red Arrow says as Artemis recognizes the room service guy's condition. "Room service Red Arrow" Sportsmaster strikes the crimson archer with a "Hammer". Artemis sees this draws her bow and arrow at her father but Cheshire surprise attacks her from the window. She easily takes down Artemis then focuses her attention to Excella. "Excella isn't it? I've been dying to meet you" as Cheshire takes out her sword.
Excella stands up but doesn't seem afraid of her. "Too bad, because I don't do autographs" she tells the assassin.
"I don't want one of those" Cheshire is about to kill her when Artemis recovers trying to stop her sister. Excella makes her exit while Red Arrow deals with Sportsmaster. "Quit goofing off, she's getting away" Sportsmaster tells Cheshire. After taking down Artemis; Cheshire exits the room to go after Excella.
Red Arrow proceeds to follow Cheshire leaving Artemis to deal with her father. "Well, since we're alone now we can spend some quality time together" Sportsmaster says to his younger daughter as he takes out his javelin.
"Fine you want spent to quality. Why are you after Excella" Artemis draws her bow at demanding answers from Sportsmaters.
"Sorry Baby Girl, can't tell you. If you want to stop Jade, you have to get through me." Sportsmaster responds.
Artemis doesn't say and point the arrow to the floor where her father is standing. She shoots arrow to Sportsmaster's direction. "You're losing it Artemis" Sportsmaster tells her.
"Guess again dad" she gives him a smirk. The arrow releases smoke which surrounds Sportsmaster. Unable to see; Artemis surprises him with a jumping spin kick to the head causing Sportsmaster to lose his mask. She leaves the room to stop her sister while Sportsmaster recovers. "This is going to be interesting" Sportsmater says as he puts his mask back on.
Excella makes it to the roof but arrives at a dead end. "Nowhere to go and nowhere to hide" Cheshire says taking out her sai and proceeds to twirl it around.
"You think I'm afraid you" Excella says to the female assassin. "You're so tough. It's such a shame you have to die" Cheshire says.
"Cheshire" Red Arrow shouts with bow and arrow in hand. She turns around to see the crimson archer. "You must love me don't you" Cheshire asks Red Arrow in a flirtatious manner.
While Red Arrow prevents Cheshire assassination attempt; a shadow figure secretly appears. The figure draws a bow and arrow targeting Red. The arrow is released hitting the crimson archer in the shoulder. Red Arrow screams in pain, severely hurt.
Cheshire and Excella are shock when they see the crimson archer in pain after taking an arrow shot to the arm. The female assassin sees Artemis coming outside from the stairs, take this chance to exit. "Red" Artemis shouts but then sees him on the floor with an arrow in his arm. "What happened? What did this to you" Artemis asks as she tries to help Red Arrow but he viciously pushes her ways. "Get the hell away from me traitor" an angry Red Arrow tells her.
"What are you talking about" a seemingly confused Artemis asks,
"It's it obvious; you let that assassin escape and not only that you purposely hurt your own teammate" Excella tells Artemis.
"I didn't do that to you" Artemis pleads with Red Arrow. "Are you sure because the arrow is a dead giveaway" Red Arrow tells her sarcastically as he shows Artemis the arrow in his arm. Robin, Superboy, and Miss Martian head upstairs to the roof to see Excella, Artemis, and Red Arrow who is on the floor in pain. "Red; what happen" Robin asks.
"I'll tell you what happen. This archer over here shoots her teammate with an arrow, and then allows the assassin escape." Excella tells Robin while she points to Artemis.
"It wasn't me" Artemis shouts, getting in Excella's face. "Oh please I saw the whole thing" Excella says, waves her hand at Artemis. Excella approaches Red Arrow, helping him up. "Come I'll take you to the hospital, just put pressure on your wound' she tells Red Arrow as she heads to the elevator with him, looking back the team in disgust.
"Guys, you have to believe me. I wouldn't do that" Artemis tells the team. "We believe you" Robin places his hand on the archer's shoulder. Artemis covers her face as she can't believe what just happened.
Taipei
October 15, 21:20 NST
"Didn't I tell you it would it work" Ra's al Ghul asks Excella who appears on screen. "You were right" she responds.
"Who would've thought I would be a target for the Shadows? But I have one question; why keep Cheshire in the dark"Excella asks.
"Well as you know Cheshire and Artemis are sisters. And if she would ever to find out about an evil clone of Artemis; she would disapprove. Even as to go far from quitting the League of Shadows" Great One tells her.
"I see you don't tolerate failure. Too bad for Sliver Monkey" Excella says.
"By the way; where is Artemis' evil clone" Ra's asks
"She said she went home"Excella tells him.
Gotham City
October 15, 24:00 EST
Artemis still in costume returns home. She passes by her mother's room to see she's sleeping. After checking; Artemis enters her bedroom taking off her mask. "You look like you had a rough night" E. Artemis says who laying on her still in costume with her mask off. Artemis turns to see her viciously glaring at her counterpart. "What are you doing here" Artemis says drawing her bow and arrow at her doppelganger.
"Just waiting, you must be tired after a somewhat successful mission at Star City" E. Artemis tells her.
"It was you" Artemis says realizing it was her doppelganger that wounded Red Arrow.
"I didn't want anything to happen to our sister" E. Artemis says as she gets off the bed placing her hand on Artemis' shoulder. She angrily pushes her counterpart's hand away.
"She's my sister not yours. You're just a cheap knockoff like Wally said" Artemis tells her clone.
"I could care less if you call me a cheap knockoff. And you thought what I did was something, just wait until the next time we meet" E. Artemis tells her as she puts her mask back on then takes a sip of water. E. Artemis places the cup on the nightstand makes her exit out the window before looking at Artemis, winking at her.