Sara played with a knife in her hand as she watched James walking by his pool. There had been too many fires and too many funerals because of James Holder. He put defective smoke detectors in apartment buildings. It wouldn't be hard to deal with him. Sara knew what to do as long as she had the right weapons. She stood up and jumped onto the roof with Holder and he jumped.

"My security is just a call away."

"Doesn't matter. They can't hear you." Sara said as she tossed a radio onto the ground. James looked angry and started to say something when a bullet hit him and made him fall backwards into the pool. Sara got onto the ground and looked around. She glanced at her arm and saw that she had been hit. Someone else was close by.

…...

Sara sat in her hideout with a grim expression. James Holder was a terrible person and it really didn't surprise her that he had more than one enemy. She didn't exactly like the fact that there was a sniper roaming around Starling City though. She knew she would have to find whoever it was and stop them. Sara finally finished stitching up her bullet wound and wrapped it up before pulling on a clean t-shirt. She walked over to one of the tables and picked up the notebook. She didn't get the chance to make Holder do what she wanted, but at least he couldn't hurt anyone else. She crossed off his name and grimaced in pain when she moved her arm. Something felt wrong. She shook her head to try and clear her mind. Things were getting fuzzy. She finally realized why.

"Poison." Sara fumbled with the bloody gauze before quickly making her way the the wooden box that held her bow. She pulled out a small bag filled with herbs. She grabbed some and put them in her mouth before taking a drink of water to help it go down. She closed her eyes and felt herself falling to the ground. She just hoped that the herbs would help fight the poison.

…...

Sara woke up and everything was hazy. She looked at her shoulder and saw the arrowhead protruding. Blood was covering her skin and she was cold. Of course she only had on a thin robe to cover her underwear clad body. She pulled it over her and leaned her head back. She looked around and saw that she was in some kind of a cave. Fear washed over her as soon as she saw the hooded man enter and walk towards her. She tried to move, but the pain stopped her. He walked over to her and bent down beside her.

"Why are you doing this?" He said something back in a language that she didn't understand. He held something out to her. She looked between him and the plant like stuff in a small bowl before grabbing a little and putting it in her mouth. She gagged on it and he held some water out to her. She drank it and he moved his hand to the arrow sticking out of her. He yanked it out and Sara let out a blood curling scream.

…...

Sara jolted awake with a loud gasp. She looked around her and saw that she was still in her hideout. She sighed and looked at her computer to see that she had been out for a few hours now. Sara pushed herself up off the ground and walked over to her chair. She picked up some of the bloody gauze and tested it to see what kind of poison it was. She leaned back in her chair and looked at the bullet she had pulled out of her arm. It was laced with curari, and it was a very deadly poison. Sara had done her research. There was only one man who used curari when shooting people. He had killed many men already and Sara knew this wasn't something that would go away on its own. She would have to dispose of him herself.

…...

"You're opening a club?"

"Yeah."

"Do you even know how to run one? I mean you were gone for five years and I don't exactly see you as the club owner type." Sin explained as Sara opened up the door to the old industrial building.

"I could do it. I mean how hard can it be?"

"I think you're crazy."

"You say that now, but wait until I open it up."

"What will you call it?" Sin asked. Sara put a hand on her chin to show she was thinking. Sin rolled her eyes and waited.

"Verdant."

"Well I guess it's a cool name."

"See I'm off to a great start already." Sara grinned. "This club will be a hit."

"We'll see."

"You will."

"Have you asked your dad?"

"He said it was a good idea, but I'm sure he just went with it because it means I'm doing something with my life."

"Well I'll tell everyone I know about it."

"Thanks Sin."

"No problem." Sin kicked an old bottle out of her way and turned to face Sara. "There's this new club in town called Poison. We should go stake it out."

"Sounds fun."

"Good then it's settled."

"Are you even able to get in?"

"I have my ways."

…...

Sara looked around at the buildings surrounding Holder's place. She was searching for the building that dead shot had shot from. She made sure that nobody was around when she jumped up on a window and started climbing. She found a bullet sticking out from the wall. She took it back to her lair and found that it was connected back to the Russian mob, and Sara knew just the people to go to.

…...

Sara pulled off her baseball hat and walked into the mechanics garage. Two men turned to face her and she began speaking in Russian.

"I'm looking for Alexi Leonov."

"There's no one here by that name."

"Not in your garage." Sara took a step forward. "In the basement below." One man stepped forward and pulled out a gun. Sara grabbed his wrist and twisted it to grab the gun. She took it and took the clip out before tossing it to the floor. She pulled down on her shirt to reveal the tattoo of the Bratva. Both men gave her curious glances.

"Pleased to meet you." The man led them downstairs. "What can I do for you."

"I'm looking for a man who uses bullets laced with curari."

"I know no such man who uses such weapons."

"But you can find him."

"First we will drink then I will see if you really are Bratva. If you're not, I will send someone to kill your entire family and then you."

"Fair enough." Sara said as she downed the contents of her glass.

…...

Sara looked around at the people dancing in the club. Sin had indeed brought them to Poison to stake it out. Sin still thought Sara wouldn't be able to handle it, but Sara really didn't care. She knew she could handle it. Sin had gotten some people to help get them into the club.

"Who exactly did you talk to to get in here?" Sara yelled over the blaring music. Sin just shook her head.

"A magician never reveals her secrets."

"You're really weird."

"You know it. Now come on let's go get drinks!"

"No you don't. You're not old enough."

"Since when did you care? I mean you did tell me about how you always got drunk and in trouble when you were younger."

"Five years have passed. People change."

"I guess they do. But I'm still drinking."

"I'll only allow one." Sara said as she saw her sister and Tommy dancing. Someone grabbed onto her and she nearly moved to break their arm.

"Sara freaking Lance. What are you doing here?" Thea asked as she removed her arms from Sara.

"Staking out the place."

"Wow there are two of you..."

"Are you drunk?"

"Totally."

"Thea..." Sara placed a hand on Thea's shoulder and sighed. Thea had changed since she lost her brother. Oliver wasn't exactly the best role model, and Sara now knew she had to take care of Oliver's family even though they may hate her. Thea was like a sister to her not just a friend. Sara would fight to keep her alive no matter the cost. "Go home Thea. You shouldn't be doing this."

"You're really going to tell me how to live my life? You and Oliver always went out and got in trouble. I don't see why you think you're allowed to tell me what to do."

"Thea. Trust me, you do not what to go down this road."

"I gotta go. You know people to hang with." Thea turned and walked away from Sara. Sin was rubbing her neck trying not to get in the way. Sara looked at her.

"Let's just get something to drink."

…...

She woke up and saw that her captor was sleeping. Sara took the opportunity to escape. She stood up and tried to quietly run out of the cave. When she got out, all she saw was green. He had taken her deeper into the forest and now she had no idea where she was. Sara looked behind her and began sprinting away from the cave. She tripped over a fallen log and her wounded shoulder began to ache again. She pushed herself up while trying her best to ignore the pain and began running again when something else went wrong. She had been caught in a trap.

…...

Sara sat down at a table in Big Belly Burger and sipped on the drink she had bought. Sin had needed to meet someone and Sara decided it was best to get them both away from that club. She didn't want to be there any longer. She may have loved clubs five years ago, but now she had more important things to worry about. Her phone rang and she looked around before answering.

"So I checked out?"

"Yes his name is Floyd Lawton. You will leave us out of this."

"Of course." Sara said into the phone.

…...

Sara had put on the canary outfit and now stood right outside of Lawton's home. She kicked the door down and almost immediately was shot at. She ducked out of the way and soon the spray of bullets had stopped. She looked in back into the room and saw Lawton climbing through the window. She swore under her breath and ran to the window and looked out. He was already too far for her to chase, so she turned around and grabbed his laptop before exiting the building. There had to be something she could use on that laptop.

…...

"Hey Diggle?"

"Sara?" Diggle turned in his chair and raised an eyebrow when he saw her. "Your dad isn't in right now."

"I actually came to see if you could help me with something?" Sara said as she shifted the bag on her back.

"What can I help you with?"

"Well I'm having some trouble with my laptop and I was wondering if you knew any good places to take it."

"Well I don't know about places, but our IT girl is great. She can fix just about anything with wires." Diggle said.

"You think she will help?"

"Yeah. She loves fixing things."

"Where can I find her?"

"See that door right over there?" Diggle asked as he pointed to his right. Sara nodded. "That's the door to her office. Felicity Smoak is her name by the way."

"Thanks Diggle."

"Hey no problem." Sara walked over to Felicity's office and knocked before entering. The girl at her desk was working on something and must not have heard Sara knock. Sara walked over to Felicity's desk and cleared her throat.

"Felicity Smoak?" Sara smiled and the girl turned in her chair to face her. "Hi I'm Sara Lance."

"I know who you are Miss Lance. You're on the news and your dad always talks about you and are you looking for him? No probably not since you came in here and now I'm babbling...which will end in 3, 2, 1." Felicity put her pen down and allowed Sara to speak.

"You're cute." Sara smiled and pulled out the laptop. "I'm not here to find my dad. I actually was told you would be the best person to help me out. I'm having trouble with my laptop and was wondering if you could help." Sara set the laptop down on Felicity's desk and crossed her arms. "I was at a coffee shop and I spilled my latte on it."

"Really?" Felicity asked as she ran her hands over the holes on the laptop.

"Yeah."

"Cause these..." Felicity pointed at the holes. "Look like bullet holes."

"My coffee shop is in a bad neighborhood." Sara said quickly. Felicity just tilted her head and her expression showed that she didn't believe her for a second. "If there is anything you can salvage, I would really appreciate it."

"Mhm..." Felicity hummed and nodded.

"Thank you Miss Smoak." Sara turned and walked out the door. Felicity looked down at the laptop after Sara left.

"That was totally weird."

…...

A couple hours later, Sara walked back into Felicity's office and sat down in a chair beside the tech. Felicity looked at her and pulled up something on her computer.

"Looks like blueprints."

"Of?"

"The exchange building."

"The what?"

"Its where the Unidac industries auction is going to take place. I thought you said this was your laptop."

"I did."

"Okay...well you have a company laptop associated with one of Mr. Steel's rivals."

"Floyd Lawton."

"No. Warren Patel. Who is Floyd Lawton?"

"An employee of Patel's evidently." Sara narrowed her eyes and stared at the blueprints in front of her. She knew that she wouldn't be able to watch everyone who would be at that auction tonight. Lawton could literally shoot from anywhere and hit his target with ease. Sara couldn't be everywhere at once. She would have to go to the police.

…...

Sara slammed her father against the hood of his squad car. She had decided to let the canary visit him.

"Warren Patel hired a man named Floyd Lawton to kill off the competition for that auction. People call him dead shot because he never misses."

"What do you want me to do about it?"

"I can't protect everyone by myself. I need your help."

"Oh so now you're asking me for help huh? Why should I believe you?"

"Look it up for yourself." Sara said as she pushed away from Quentin. He looked around and saw that he was now alone with a laptop. He shook his head at what just happened, but pulled out his radio.

"John you are never going to believe what just happened."

…...

Sara perched herself atop the building across from the exchange building. She couldn't hide in plain view, so she would just wait until she could make her grand entrance. Her father had taken the canary's advice and brought extra protection to keep everyone safe. Nothing had happened yet, but Sara didn't let her guard down for a second. She saw the Queen family and her heart sank a little. It would always be like that. She helped Oliver cheat on her own sister, she helped hurt the Queen's, and she would never forgive herself. She would keep them alive, for Oliver. Sara heard the screaming and looked over at another window seeing the fallen waiter. She jumped into action and crashed into the building. Everyone was running and screaming as she ran up a flight of stairs to get to the next building. She saw the shooter and hid behind a pillar to escape the spray of bullets. She jumped out and kicked Lawton to the ground and soon they were in hand to hand combat.

"We're so alike."

"I'm nothing like you." Sara said as she ducked away from a fist.

"You've killed."

"To help people."

"Same here." Lawton knocked Sara's bo staff to the ground and she pulled out a knife before swinging her arm around to embed the knife in her opponents eye. He fell to the ground seemingly dead. Sara picked up her weapon and looked down at dead shot. A noise made her quickly spin around to see Diggle holding his arm to his side. Sara cursed and ran over to him and slung his arm around her shoulders. She had to get him the antidote before the poison killed him. There was only one place she could take him.

…...

Sara woke up trapped in the net only to see a blade close to her face. She saw the man looking at her and he said something else in his language. She was released from the net and slowly walked away from it.

…...

Sara quickly made Diggle drink the antidote before leaning against a table and watching him. A few minutes later he woke up, and she walked towards him.

"Hey." Sara said as Diggle stared at her. The look on his face was one of absolute disbelief.