A/N: What? A back to back post you ask? That's right. Trying for make up for lost time. Decided to try to finish this story with Chapter 10, so that means three more chapters to go. A lot of action to come soon don't worry. But I hope you all enjoy.

Chapter 7

Star City

Arrowcave

"So if push comes to shove, wooden stakes and that blade is our best option?" Oliver asked Xena.

"Pretty much unless you have some vervain handy around here or wolfsbane. It won't have an much of an affect but it will slow them down for a very brief moment." Xena answered.

"I'll get started on making a couple of wooden stake arrows. Felicity, let's get the van loaded with gear. We're heading out tomorrow to New Orleans." Oliver stated, Felicity nodding her head in agreement.

"Alright, so now that you have the background of Mikaelsons, what's the plan of attack?" Xena asked.

"I'm going to challenge him one on one." Oliver answered.

"What!?" Xena and Felicity both said.

"You said Klaus and his family started off as warriors. Given what you've told me about him, he'll take the challenge because of his ego."

"Ok but Klaus goes on his own set of rules, a Code of Honor does not run in his blood. You really are trying to kill yourself, I think all those nights running around as a pickle is starting to get to you." Xena stated.

"I've gone up against Mirakuru super soldiers and speedsters, Klaus is no different."

"Except the fact that he is VERY different. He has the ability to control minds by just looking into his eyes Oliver. Plus he's already beaten you. We should call Team Arrow back, we may need all hands on deck for this." Felicity reminded Oliver.

"We can't, the A.R.G.U.S mission is going to take at least another two days to complete. Besides, I'll have help." Oliver confirmed.

"I know I'm a hybrid and all, but we won't last three seconds against the combined force of Klaus and Elijah. If they have Marcel and Hayley there as well then we might as well just slice our own throats and hand them our bodies in a nice package." Xena stated as she watched Oliver pack duffle bags with his suit and equipment.

"I'm well aware of that, but I wasn't talking about you."

"You called Barry?" Felicity asked.

Oliver gave Felicity a look that she knew all too well, "I hope you're not talking about him. Please tell me you're not talking about him."

"Who's him?" Xena asked.

"A friend I made a while back. He's going to meet us in New Orleans, hopefully he'll be able to give us something that can even the odds." Oliver said as Felicity rolls her eyes in annoyance.

"What, is he some kind of super man or something?" Xena joked.

"Far from it, but he's our only reliable back up while everyone is away and given our situation, the best choice." Oliver said.

More time passes and the black van was now being loaded with equipment. Oliver even prepped his bike for the long haul up the road. Oliver glances over at Xena to see that she has a worried look on her face, he walks over to her and helps her with packing the equipment.

"You ok?" Oliver asked, grabbing different gadgets and placing them in duffle bags.

"About as ok as I can get I guess. Still trying to figure out how I got myself into this situation." Xena replied.

"We're not going to let anything happen to you, I promise." Oliver reassured Xena who gave him a look and a small hesitant smile.

"So what makes you do it?" Xena asked, Oliver not sure what she meant, "All of this. Helping people."

Oliver looked at her, "My father wasn't the man I thought he was, but I felt that I owed it to him to keep this city safe and protect it's people. No matter who or what they were."

"It must be nice. If, and that's a big IF, we do somehow happen to make it out of this, I don't know what to do or where to go. I was sired to Klaus for a very long time and now that the sire bond was broken and the possibility of my sister being dead looming, I just don't know." Xena stated.

"Well," Oliver started, "my father told me one thing before he died. Survive. If you ever need a home, you're welcomed here."

Xena smiled, "Thank you."

Oliver returned the smile, "Now this Lucien guy."

"What about him?"

"You said he and Klaus were at odds. Is there a way to get his help?"

"Trust me, you don't want his help. I don't want any part of either sides. The reason I took the blade was for my defense, I was selfish and that got my sister caught." Xena answered.

Oliver and Xena were interrupted by Felicity, "The van is ready to roll whenever you are."

Oliver looks at Xena, "Are you ready?"

Xena gives him nod in agreement in which he places his hand on her shoulder. Oliver walks away and takes his phone out to make a call. He places the phone on his ear and after a couple of rings, a familiar voice answers the phone. Klaus.

"I have the girl and the blade. Where do we meet?"