Unexpected

Chapter Five

AN: That's what the baby's room will end up looking like.

I was woken up by Nyssa. I hadn't seen her in a while. "Hey Nyssa." I say with a sleep laden voice.

"Hello Y/N. Father would like for you to be at dinner." She says with a kind smile. I nod and go to the bathroom before finding my shoes and going to the dining room. Nyssa walks with me, "I found out who murdered Sara." She stops and stands in front of me looking confused. "Malcolm drugged his daughter, Thea, and he used her to kill Sara. And don't worry, we've already sent someone to bring her here." I put my hand on her shoulder. "We will have justice for what was done." She nods her head and we continue our walk.

Once we go to the dining room Nyssa turned to leave. "Will you not join us little tiger?"

"No. I would like to be alone tonight." I nod my head and I go sit at Ra's left. Oliver being in my seat at his right.

"Evening brother. Husband." Ra's takes my hand and leaves a kiss on it.

"Did you rest well?" "Yes. I feel better already." I smile at him. I turn to Oliver, "I see they've cleaned your wounds."

He blankly stares at us. "I want to negotiate for the life of my sister." I look at him. Really look at him. He's willing to do anything to save her. How honorable. But sadly there's nothing he can do.

"There will be no negotiations. I've already sent someone for her." I say to him, lifting my cup and taking a drink.

"I want to exchange our places. My life for hers." "You just don't give up do you. I swore a vow to find the one responsible for Sara's death and make sure justice is payed. I will not negotiate for your sister's life." I say in a tone that leaves no room for argument.

"I challenge you to an agni kai. By the League's code you cannot deny it." To this Ra's speaks up.

"You would challenge a pregnant woman to fight you? Would you kill them both if the time came for it?" He has an infuriated look in his eyes.

"No. I'm not challenging her. I'm challenging you." Oliver turns to look at Ra's, who relaxes after the danger to me is no longer.

"It's been sixty-seven years since someone challenged me.(pause) I accept your challenge. Sarab will leave you with instructions on where it will take place." After that we eat dinner in silence.

Time Skip

The next morning the assassin I sent out arrives with the package. Thea Merlyn. I tell him to put her in one of the cells. I look for Ra's right after that.

I enter our room and find him sitting on the bed. "What's wrong my love?" He looks up at me and says nothing so I walk closer and sit on his lap, leaning my head on his shoulder. "Is it about the agni kai?" He takes hold of my hand. "I do not wish to upset you with his death my wife." I lift my head and look at him with understanding eyes. "I will not blame you nor will I be upset with you. He brought this all himself. If he dies then he dies. At least he'll die a warrior's death." I bring our foreheads together and we sit in silence for some time.

"I would like to start Thea's trial before we leave. I want Oliver and Merlyn there as well." I pull back from him slightly.

"Then we will start the trial now. I will gather those needed and meet you in the main room. Bring Nyssa with you." I nod my head and go look for Nyssa. I find her on one of the balconies.

"Nyssa. We finally have Thea. We're starting the trial in a few minutes." I stand beside her and look at the rising sun.

"Why must I be there?" "You are more than a spectator. You will review the evidence and decide her fate. Your word will be final." I place my hand on her arm. "Be just my tiger." I leave her there, knowing she'll come when she's ready.