"Please tell me you've had some luck at exposing Malcolm, since I'd really like to put him in the ground while Tommy and Sara are off on their honeymoon, when both people that Malcolm killed in his madness are safely out of the city." Oliver said as he and Thea entered the lair.
"Not yet, but I think I might have something that can help." Felicity said.
"What?" Oliver asked.
"I reached out to some of my less than savory contacts from back when I was hacktivist and it turns out that there have been multiple sightings of the Dark Archer all over Star City and even at the same Unidac industries facility that was the sight of the massacre." Felicity said.
"Okay, so?" John asked.
"Well, I'm using some tactics I learned from Helix to compile all the sightings of Dark Archer on cameras and once it's done, I'll go through it to see if I can find anything of Malcolm pulling off his mask." Felicity said.
"Good. What about the data you pulled from Unidac Industries, any luck with the devices?" Oliver asked.
"Still going through the data." Felicity said.
"Keep at it, I'd much rather get this done before Tommy and Sara get back and also, I'd like to avoid bringing Ra's al Ghul to our doorstep again." Oliver said.
"Agreed." Thea said as she remembered the madman driving a sword through her chest.
"On the subject of big bads, Lyla says that Argus is getting closer to that cure, since now that Waller's gone, they don't have to keep it so secure. Still working on getting Slade's position." John said.
"Good, hopefully, we can lose an enemy and gain an ally soon." Oliver said.
"What about the other maniacs who attacked city? Darhk, Prometheus and James?" Felicity asked.
"In the case of Darhk, we have the advantage of knowing his plans and more importantly, I still the means to resist his magic and stop him." Oliver said.
"And by stop him, you mean?" Roy asked.
"As soon as I have a clean shot at that bastard, I'm gonna see just how many arrows I can fill him with before he dies." Oliver said.
"Wait, you're not just going to kill him quickly?" Felicity asked.
"He killed Laurel, right in front of me, just to send a message. He stabbed her with one of my arrows and left her to die. I'm not just going to kill him I'm going to make him suffer when I do. Chase was right about one thing, I can be a monster and when I find Darhk, I am going to let it out without resistance. I'm going to make sure that he can never hurt Laurel or anyone else I love again." Oliver said, making it clear that was end of discussion.
"Speaking of Chase, what's the plan with him?" Thea asked.
"Hopefully the fact that his father is still alive, just in prison will prevent him from going the path of Prometheus and if it doesn't, well, hopefully we can at least prevent Talia from training him. And as far as Cayden James is concerned. As soon as we find him, I'm going to kill him." Oliver said and they all nodded.
"Okay, on a happier note, we heard you and Laurel are engaged now." John said.
"Yeah and happily. It's easier to do this since she's not in the game." Oliver said.
"We could use her though. Black Canary." Felicity said.
"I know, but Jasmine needs her mother more. Besides, this life got her killed once before, I'm in no rush for her to come back in." Oliver said.
"Speaking of Jasmine, please tell me you did not forget that her birthday is next week." Thea said and Oliver chuckled.
"Kind of hard to do that when every time she's sees me she pesters me about either her party or her present." Oliver said with a chuckle.
"What did you and Laurel get her anyways?" Thea asked.
"You'll find out with everyone else Speedy. And before you ask, the toy store is completely fair game." Oliver said.
"Since I need to be there as your bodyguard, any ideas on what I should get her?" John asked.
"Anything Supergirl will do." Oliver said simply.
"If you guys are done, I have a little errand for you to run." Felicity said.
"What sort of errand?" Oliver asked.
"The kind that involves doing recon on old Helix facility, since while I'm pretty sure it's secure, I'd to make sure it is before we move in there." Felicity said and Oliver understood that.
"Copy that. Let's move." Oliver said as he and John headed out.
"Place looks empty." Oliver said as he and John arrived at the facility.
"You sure?" Felicity asked.
"Positive. What does it look like from your end?" John asked.
"Well, Helix definitely was there, their digital infrastructure is intact, but they're gone now. I'll work on fortifying it once I get moved in." Felicity said.
"At least we won't be on top of each other anymore." Oliver said as he headed out.
"Where are you going?" John asked.
"To pick up Jasmine's present and then to stash it at my parents' house to make sure she doesn't find it." Oliver said.
"I'll drive you. After all, my cover is your black driver." John said and Oliver smiled.
"Well then, I guess I have to tell you what we got her and since we'll be in the area, you can pick up your present for her to." Oliver said and John nodded.