The Revelation

Of

Ra's Al Ghul

Disclaimer: Alright, first off, prompt requests are closed for now until I've taken care of some of the ones already sent to me via review. Which, also helps prevent the same request being sent to me for a 4th time. Like the smack talk of aliens one for example. And to a guest reviewer, while I see what you are saying about the idea not being all that cliché, it does, to an extent feel that way due to the Police vs. Team Arrow side of things. But again, Again, perhaps in the future I might end up writing it. Sorry if that disappoints you.

Now, on with the show in what is basically a shared universe with Gotham as it currently is and an interesting take on things regarding Ra's that I came up with today.

Summary: The man known as Ra's Al Ghul has taken his enemies and his Heir captive in order to share a few… Surprising revelations.

"Ah, I see my guests are waking up." Came a voice that chilled Bruce Wayne to the core as he'd know it anywhere.

"Who are you!?" Demanded to know Oliver 'Green Arrow' Queen.

"In due time, Mr. Queen, in due time. As first, the rest of the guests must awaken before we can begin." Informed the man helpfully.

Bruce, however, wasn't content to let that be. "I don't know what you're up to now, but those here have nothing to do with the situation between you and me, Ra's! So let them go and just deal with me!"

"Uhh, I know I'm still kinda wakin' up and all, but isn't Ra's dead?" Questioned Cisco with a grimace as he felt like he was suffering from a hangover.

Figuring that it was likely a side effect of whatever it was that had been used to knock him and his friends out. Oliver glared at the man who had apparently taken him and the others. "He is since I killed him myself and then gave the ring to the wrong person before Nyssa eventually dismantled the League of Assassins." Oliver declared with a menacing tone towards their captor.

Laughter from the man who thought himself Ra's could be heard. And in the minds of those present, it felt like it was mocking them. "League of Assassins? Tell me you aren't serious." Scoffed Laurel Lance of Earth-2.

Gaining a few looks in the process. "You're from another Earth and you find that hard to believe?" Jesse Wells asked in surprise.

"Especially when you were working with Talia and Chase." Piped in Curtis as he tried to get loose from his bonds.

"In my defense, I thought Talia was just running some weird cult."

"Oh, trust me, the League of Shadows is no where near weird, Black Siren." Came a voice that shocked many as it couldn't be her!

But alas, it was truly Talia Al Ghul herself as she came into to the room with a smirk on her lips. "Okay… Let me guess… She's supposed to be dead but somehow isn't?" Questioned a somewhat confused and irritated Harvey Bullock as he'd been taken while talking with the Wayne kid since Jimbo had been busy at the time.

Though how busy you could be when you've got Sofia Falcone around is beyond him! Oliver just nodded while staring at the smirking Al Ghul while Ra's finally let his laughter die down. "Huh, and here I thought Gotham had that on lock."

"Nope. You guys are definitely stranger then us though." Quipped Rene towards the big man.

A loud thud was heard and Selina Kyle could be seen gulping as a small knife had embedded itself in between her fingers. "SELINA!" Cried out Bruce in fear.

"I'm alright, it didn't get me." Assured the girl to her sometimes boyfriend as she glared at the weirdo Ra's guy.

"It wasn't meant too, young one. For it was only a warning to ensure you stopped with your foolish idea of getting free. But it will be your only warning."

The foreboding tone of his voice was unsettling and Selina knew it was best she listen to this guy. She then looked towards a silent but smiling Barbara. "Oh, don't even think about it, kiddo. I work for Ra's here so any requests are gonna fall on deaf ears."

"Tabitha should've taken your head!"

Barbara just laughed. "Oh please, like I would have let her!"

"With the training I gave you, I would hope not as I would be most… Disappointed."

"Cut the charade, you are not my father." Declared Nyssa irately as she was finally done holding her tongue.

But the man who dared to call himself Ra's chuckled as he came over to her. "Oh, my sweet little Iishraq, you've truly grown over the years and I approve. Though I do not approve of you joining the archer and his friends on their crusade but that will change soon enough." Declared the man while Nyssa's eyes widened as only her father ever called her that from the stories she'd remember being told.

At least until he felt the need to no longer show love to her in that way. "I… How? Only my father and those truly close to him ever knew of that name for me!"

"Well, I am your father after all."

"YOU LIE!"

"In some situations, yes. But in this one? No."

"This makes no sense! How can you be Ra's when I've had dealings with the man!" Yelled out Oliver in confusion and irritation.

Chuckling could be heard. "The art of deception, my green clad friend, the art of deception. For you see, many years ago when Nyssa here was but an untrained babe, I chose to leave to deal with some important matters across the world. Matters I knew that would take a considerable amount of time. And so, I chose to leave Khadae in my place as he was a gifted man in the art of deception and would be able to impersonate me quite well since he had done so in the past. Though it seems he went off the beaten path so to speak. No doubt due to the effects of the tainted Lazarus Pit that was within Nanda Parbat."

Shocked silence rang heavy in the air as those who had had dealings with the one thought to be Ra's processed in their minds. "Damn… That's some heavy s**t." Remarked Rene.

"I'll say. I mean… Why bother to go through all that trouble to begin with?" Laurel wondered curiously despite herself.

And wondering what the Hell this guy had in place that was preventing her from using her Siren Call. "Why else? To ensure no one would be foolish enough to try anything whilst I was away on business."

"It… It feels like my entire life has been a lie..." Murmured Nyssa unhappily as unwanted feelings of lost and hurt swept through her.

"You'll live, little sister. Just like I did thanks to the Lazarus. Along with a few others." Talia told her mockingly.

Oliver narrowed his eyes at that. "Others?"

But she wagged a finger at him. "In due time, my former student, in due time. And my what fun it was last year when I had you fooled into believing I was angry over my father's death!"

A glare came her way but she ignored it as her father gave his attention to Bruce. "So you see, my young Heir, most of everyone present does indeed have reason to be here."

"I don't know how, but we'll escape from here! There are those outside who will find us and rescue us if need be!"

"Perhaps, perhaps not. But I am certain it will give me enough time to mold you back into my proper Heir that the Shaman worked so hard on. And then… You will kill everyone in this room so that there will be less to stand in our way." Informed the man with a cold smile on his face.

Horrifying Bruce a great deal as his eyes widened in alarm as he renewed his struggle to get free. "NO! I WON'T BECOME THAT PERSON AGAIN! I WON'T! YOU HEAR ME!?" Shouted the boy in defiance as he struggled to gain his freedom.

Only to be hit hard enough to be knocked out. "BRUCE!" Selina screamed in horror and began to yell obscenities at the man and she wasn't the only one either.

But Ra's paid it no mind as he turned his attention to his daughter, who appeared to be enjoying the whole thing. "Come, Talia, let's leave them to it for now."

"Of course, father."

Oh how she couldn't wait to further screw with their minds when the time came! For it would be most satisfying in her mind.

Author's Notes: Well now, sounds like the gang is screwed! First bit of Arabic in English is 'Sunshine' and the other is 'Deceiver' for those interested.