The Scorpions were currently sitting in a warehouse in the Glades, counting their profits from their latest drug heist when suddenly, they heard shooting outside.

"You think someone's on to us?" the leader asked.

"I don't know. I thought we covered our tracks." another said, right as the doors burst open and Laurel and Dinah led an entire SCPD task force into the warehouse, guns hot.

"Alright everyone on the ground, this is a raid." Laurel shouted.

"Put your hands where we can see them." Dinah said.

"Not likely." the Scorpion leader said as they all aimed their own guns at the officers.

"Stand down and come quietly. Last warning. I suggest you take it." Laurel said.

"Here's my answer." the leader said as fired, causing the SCPD to scatter.

"You still glad you joined the force?" Dinah asked Laurel as they took cover.

"Same thing as my night job, only now I use guns and can't scream." Laurel said.

"Pretty much." Dinah said as they moved out and began shooting back.

"Return fire." Laurel shouted to the rest of the officers, who did as they were ordered and returned fire.


While it was an intense shootout, Laurel and Dinah's hand to hand combat skills proved to be effective as they eventually captured all of the members of the Scorpions that were present at the warehouse.

"Nice job Detective Lance." Dinah said.

"Thanks, but it was a team effort." Laurel said.

"Laurel, you led this strike team, I just provided backup. This was your op and it was a success. We're gonna flip these guys back at the precinct, see if any of them can give us a location on Diaz." Dinah said.

"Maybe I can help with that. After all, I did have some practice with flipping criminals back when I was a member of the DA's office." Laurel said.

"Maybe, but right now, considering what a huge bust this was, since we just took down one of the largest criminal enterprises in the city, so there's a good chance we're going to be doing a press conference and I am going to make sure you get the credit you deserve." Dinah said.

"Thanks, but anyways, I think we need to get back." Laurel said and Dinah nodded.

"Agreed. Let's go before something we don't want to happen happens." Dinah said.

"Don't tempt fate by saying that." Laurel said.


Sure enough, as Dinah predicted, as a result of the Scorpions arrest, Oliver actually held a press conference to make sure the officers responsible.

"And so, I would like to offer a sincere congratulations to Captain Dinah Drake and Detective Laurel Lance for such a job well done in making our streets safer by removing such a large criminal enterprise from our streets." Oliver said with a grin in front of the press as he stepped aside for Dinah to address the crowd.

"Thank you Mayor Queen. And while I wish I could take some of the credit this bust, but the real hero of today's bust was Detective Lance. She led the operation and despite the fact that we were outnumbered and outgunned, she kept her cool and proved herself to be a very qualified leader. I'm proud to call her a member of the Star City Police Department." Dinah said and Laurel blushed as she was overwhelmed by this praise, but now she was also starting to get a headache, since to her, it now sounded like everyone was shouting at her, though she did her best to hide it, though Oliver could tell that something was bothering her.


After the press conference, Oliver walked up to Laurel.

"Hey, you feeling okay?" Oliver asked.

"Yeah, I just have a headache. Must've been because of everyone shouting earlier." Laurel said.

"What are you talking about? No one was shouting at you." Oliver said.

"Well it felt like it. My head was pounding." Laurel said.

"I think you should take the rest of the day off, could be a stress thing, but I want to have you checked out by a doctor to be safe." Oliver said and Laurel nodded.


"Well Laurel, all your tests come back normal. Medically speaking, you're fine." Dr. Schwartz said as she came in with Laurel's test results.

"How come I have a headache?" Laurel asked.

"Could be stress. I mean you do put your life on the line in both your day and night jobs." Dr. Schwartz said.

"Maybe." Laurel agreed as Dr. Schwartz left the room.

"You didn't sound that convinced." Oliver noted.

"That's because I don't believe that it's due to stress. I think it might be a result of my sonic abilities." Laurel said.

"In that case, maybe we should pay a visit to our friends who specialize in sort of thing out in Central City." Oliver said.