Clark's little speech had done something; it had raised the sympathy and the agreement of the common man with him. Overnight the perception of the League had changed and now there were people demanding help more than there had been before. If he remembered correctly, Clark, Diana, Barry and Hal were currently in Africa helping someone overthrow another dictator. He knew that the speech had created a divide in the League, and in the team, also. Dinah had decided to join Bruce's team, whatever it was, and truth be told Oliver didn't blame her, she had always been for the law and individual liberty and all that nonsense. But what he needed to do now was enable his team members to talk openly about what they were going to do. He sensed that something was coming, and he needed to know where they all stood.

Oliver looked around the Arrow Cave, he'd had it since he was twenty-two, on someone's suggestion, whose he couldn't quite remember, but here he was. He took a deep breath and spoke. "We all know why we're here. Superman gave a speech highlighting why he was doing what he was doing. Dinah made quite clear where she stands on this matter, but I believe that the time has come for us all to talk. We are a team, and we must voice our concerns and our choices. So, I shall let you all speak. Who wishes to go first?" Nobody spoke, so sighing Oliver answered his own question. "I agree with Clark; the interventions have been needed. The governments of the world have failed their people. There is corruption and there is chaos within the world. At the end of World War Two, the governments of the world agreed that they would do everything they could to stop the spread of such things that led to Hitler and to Stalin. They have not succeeded. We have the ability to do what they cannot and we would be foolish not to take that chance." He took a breath then continued. "The Justice League was founded to stop the chaos of the world from destroying it. humanity has a great many gifts, but the ability to control itself is not one of them. I believe there must be order, and it must be maintained. The world we live in now is not one with order. The governments have failed the people and that must change."

Connor spoke then. "So, what do you propose? Intervening in events all over the world? Doing things like what the Bush administration did in Iraq? Because that went so well. The more the League or we as vigilantes intervene the more people will either lose faith in the current system or there will be anarchy. We are not gods to intervene at a whim. We are people." Connor took a breath then continued. "Furthermore, if we do this, where does it end? Do we start censoring what people can and cannot say? We are not Hawkman or Black Adam. We are Americans, we believe in freedom of speech and action. What Clark and the rest of the League has done is not right. It goes against everything that we stand for. Or should stand for."

Oliver noticed that golden sparks came off Connor as he spoke, and not for the first time he wondered just where the boy drew his power from. Mia spoke then. "I agree with Connor; we cannot have such intervention from people who refuse to be held accountable. The meta human registration act was defeated because it was seen as too big brother like and was a clear violation of the constitution. Should the League get more and more involved with everything that happens, then the calls for that act to come back will grow." Oliver saw Mia and Connor link their hands together, and he knew then and there why she was saying what she was saying. "And that is something I cannot abide."

Roy snorted. "So, you're putting the comfort of your own relationship above the good of the entire world? How typical." Mia went to speak, but Roy ploughed on. "I find it disgusting that two members of this team would decide that just because something might happen, they are not going to stand up for the very people they swore to protect. I understand you like fucking one another, but have some morals. This is bigger than whether you get to have sex behind the sheds. This is about defending right from wrong. This is about ensuring nobody ever has to lose their parents again, or see their rapist walk free. This is about ensuring that the world makes some sort of fucking sense. And if you can't see that, then you need to hand in your weapons right now."

Oliver was quite surprised by just how virulent Roy's speech had been. It seemed both Mia and Connor were surprised as well. "I think you're saying this shit because Jonathan Kent is your friend. How do we know that they can be trusted? They're both incredibly powerful and can only be killed with the help of a rock that is incredibly hard to find here. If they wanted to they could turn this world into ash and there is nothing we could do about it. Forgive me for not wanting that." Connor snapped.

"Clark and Jonathan Kent have done more for this world than you have, pretty boy." Roy snarled. "Clark Kent saved the fucking world from Darkseid long before you were fucking born. Jonathan Kent saved your fucking ass when Vandal Savage was trying to kill it." Roy looked at Mia then. "And he saved you from Mannheim when you were a fucking idiot and went back to pimping yourself out. The Kents have done more for this world than the rest of us, and they haven't stepped into tyrant territory. I have no understanding for your fear of them."

Mia replied, her hand on Connor's arm as if restraining him. "The Kents have lost Lois Lane, the person who kept them both grounded. Kent's parents are dead as well. Do you think he will identify as human now? Do you really think he will identify with us? He has no connection to them other than Jonathan. And Jonathan is not always human." Something flashed in her eyes then, that made Oliver grit his teeth. Roy didn't respond he just snorted.

Diggle spoke then. "I think that what Clark is doing is noble, I merely worry that without the proper oversight he might take things too far. Or someone might push for him to go further than perhaps he would otherwise. If we can guarantee that he will still follow the law, then perhaps it would be wise to consider him."

"He already broke two laws when he intervened in Syria and wiped out those terrorists without a trial. He broke law when he intervened in Israel. How much more proof do you need that he is not in favour of the law?" Connor demanded. "How are we to enforce the law on a man who has no need to adhere to it?"

"That's bullshit!" Roy snarled. "He broke no laws you fucking turd. According to Section 3.1 of the UN National Convention, individuals with the right to act, may intervene in a conflict or to handle a threat to the international stability if they deem it right. The Justice League has the right to act. Furthermore, the Kents have always abided by the law."

Connor said nothing, Thea instead spoke up. "I think what Superman is doing is noble. And I think the more people who are actually there to help him and ensure that he doesn't forget that this is earth, then I think the concerns raised could be negated."

Connor laughed. "You really think that something like that is going to stop him? Or his son. Come off it, Thea, you're smarter than that. We all know that the Kents will do as they damn well please and no one will stop them."

"Sara, what do you think?" Oliver asked before Roy could respond, it looked as if the kid was going to lean across the table and beat the shit out of Connor, and truth be told, Oliver would've let him.

Sara Lance, the White Canary recently returned from travelling with the Legends, had always been close to Oliver, and to Dinah, but then something had happened that had caused a falling out between the sisters, and now there was nothing but a steely determination in her. "I am not sure. I would need to see how Clark Kent handles something like poverty before deciding."

"Fair enough." Oliver said, he then looked at Chloe, and he fought back a grin, he always grinned when he looked at Chloe, always had done. "Chloe?"

"I suppose Clark. I think he's doing the right thing. The world is spinning out of control and it needs to be brought back. That doesn't mean infringing on someone's free speech, or right to love who they want. It means ensuring that the world is still alive for them to do that." Chloe replied.

There was a long silence then as they all considered what words they'd each said. Oliver knew where he stood, he might not support everything Clark did but he would stand by his friend no matter what. And as such, he wasn't going to let others stop his friend, but nor would he prevent the members of this team from doing what they believed right. He took a breath, then spoke. "We've heard one another's views, we all know where we stand. I would suggest that for now, those who wish to side with Clark remain here, whilst those who are not convinced that Clark's methods are right, return to their own bases and go from there."

Connor got up, as did Mia, and together they walked out of the room holding hands, but before they had truly left, Connor stopped and said. "Remember this. This is the last moment we are all together before the war." With that they walked out.

Roy snorted. "I hate that fucking prick. And he's clearly controlling Mia."

"She's old enough to make her own choices Roy, there's nothing controlling about it." Sara replied.

Roy snorted at that but said nothing. It was Diggle who spoke next. "Where to now, boss?"

Oliver took a moment to consider what was going to happen. Bruce would likely send Dinah for Arkham to protect the inmates there, Clark would send part of his team there, and Bruce would go to London to find the Joker. Jonathan was in London and after what had happened to him with the Joker, Oliver knew that Clark was worried. He took a breath. "We're going to London tonight."

"London? Why?" Sara asked.

"Jonathan's being made an official Prince of the Realm tomorrow, and I know for a fact that Bruce is going to be there, because the Joker is there. I intend to finish this conflict before it even starts." Oliver said, not for the first time was he grateful that Chloe had thought to put a tracker in Bruce's systems.

"Do you think Bruce will go quietly?" Roy asked.

"I don't know, but we've got to try and make sure he has a proper conversation with Clark. We cannot have the two of them fighting. That would be exactly what the Joker would want, and whoever was in that room with him." Oliver replied.

Diggle spoke then. "I've got some information on that actually. It seems that the government has been meeting with military contractors to try and develop a weapon to keep Superman nullified should he interfere with their interests again. However, with midterms approaching, it seems they're going to keep that null for now. And instead attempt to get a more favourable government in the UK."

Oliver processed this information then realised why the Joker was there and who he was acting for. "We're going right now. Chloe, you're staying here." He got up, kissed Chloe on the lips then made his way out of the bunker, and into the car, then drove with the others close behind to the airport, where his plane was waiting. He nodded to the pilots, got on board.

"You were planning this the whole time." Roy said, nodding to the suitcases.

"Of course. Bruce Wayne might be smart, but I'm smarter." Oliver replied.