Frosty Arrow

Chapter 29

Okay, first just a little thought I had about Legends. How awkward would it be if Amaya returned to the ship, only to find Charlie? I wonder how she'd react to finding out a fugitive took her face to keep the legends from sending her to hell.

"I still can't believe I let you talk me into attending a memorial for myself." Laurel said to Oliver was they arrived at the pier.

"Come on, after everything the Black Canary did to help the city, the people of it just want to show some appreciation. Besides, this is the perfect time to reveal the Anti-Crime Unit." Oliver said.

"Still can't believe my dad agreed to work directly for you." Laurel said.

"He was gonna be doing that regardless of whether he accepted my offer, at least this way he can make a real difference." Oliver said.

"I can't help but notice that while the Black Canary gets some recognition, the Arrow does not." Laurel said.

"Well first of all, the world knows that the Arrow is still alive, just a different person and second of all, unlike the Black Canary, the world thinks the Arrow was a murderer." Oliver responded as they prepared to begin.

"Thank you all for coming. With all that ails our city, I think it's fair to ask why we would spend time and money to honor anyone, why we would commission a statue and have a ceremony to unveil it. Surely, those resources could be put to better ends, but I, for one, think there is no better end than a reminder of what we are capable of when we stand together united, a reminder of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our home, and a reminder that as long as we keep their spirit in our hearts, there will always be better days ahead. And as she reminds us, let us always remember her. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you all, the Black Canary." Oliver said as a statue of Laurel's former alter ego was revealed to the public, who clapped.

"I have to admit, it is beautiful." Laurel said.

"See, it's nice to be appreciated." Thea said.

Before Oliver could continue however, shots rang out, the crowd scattered as suddenly, Oliver and several other city officials were jumped and abducted, Laurel working hard to keep her Khione side in check.

"What the hell just happened?" Thea asked.

"I don't know. But we need to get back to the bunker now. I'll text my dad, John and Felicity to meet us there." Laurel said and Thea nodded.

"John, I thought you were Oliver's head of security, why weren't you there?" Thea asked him as they arrived at the bunker.

"Oliver gave me today off, despite numerous objections." John said.

"I've been busy trying to not only find Adrian Chase, but also figure out how Evelyn Sharp escaped from Iron Heights." Felicity said.

"Any luck on that. Nora freaked out when she heard." Thea said.

"No luck yet. On either front. As for what happened to Oliver, well, let's take a look at what happened." Felicity said as she pulled up the surveillance footage.

"Why didn't he just fight back?" Thea asked.

"The same reason I didn't let Khione out. We already have one member of this team in prison, Ollie or I make a move, our covers are blown and we go to prison." Laurel said.

"She's right. But for now we need to figure out who the mastermind of this is." John said as Quentin entered the bunker.

"I think I can help with that. Sorry I wasn't here sooner, but there was something down at the precinct that needed my attention." Quentin said.

"What is it?" Laurel asked.

"6 DOAs. The dealer and his girlfriend, two Los Halcones, and one of our own." Quentin said.

"Who's lucky number 6?" Felicity asked.

"Officer Keating. Thing is, the C.O.D. doesn't match the other vics, who were all shot at close range, but Keating-- Blunt force trauma. And then we found these gold coins at the scene." Quentin said, holding images.

"Some sort of calling card?" Thea asked as Felicity did a quick search of criminal databases.

"M.O. matches that of a Tobias Church A.K.A. Charon, "The "Ferryman of Hades." Felicity said.

"Left gold coins on the eyes of one of his victims last night." Quentin said.

"To pay the ferryman. Anyways, according to his jacket, Church is already running organized crime in Hub City and Bludhaven." Felicity said.

"And now he's here." John said.

"What about Keating?" Laurel asked.

"Since he wasn't assigned there, I'm guessing that this city now has one less bent cop in it." Quentin said.

"Anyways, we need to figure out what Church is doing here and why he abducted Oliver." John asked.

"Well, while you guys do that, I need to get back to City Hall. With Ollie gone, it's a gonna be a mess." Thea said.

"Go, we'll let you know if we find anything." John said, taking over as usual in Oliver's absence.