Destiny Rewritten

Chapter 62

"So wait now instead of running unopposed, you've got three opponents?" Thea asked after Laurel had told the team.

"Yep, Blood and Pollard I've heard of. Blood's an alderman in the Glades and Pollard's a member of the city council." Laurel said.

"Who is incredibly anti vigilante might I add." Roy said.

"Yeah, but I've never heard of Ruve Adams." Laurel said.

"Guys, we have another problem." Sara said as she joined them.

"Great, what now?" Oliver asked.

"I've been keeping tabs on known League safe houses and assets in the city. One of them just became active." Sara said.

"Wait, the League of Assassins is in the city?" Oliver asked, though he'd been expecting this ever since he heard that Ruve Adams had come onto the scene, since that could only mean one thing.

"Yep. I haven't made contact with them yet because I thought it might be a good idea to have some backup." Sara said.

"You and I will go investigate this, since we're the only ones here with any experience with the League. If they're in my city I want to know why." Oliver said and Sara nodded as they moved to suit up.

"You sure this is the place?" Green Arrow asked White Canary as they arrived at the safehouse.

"Positive." White Canary said.

"Okay then, let's go get some answers." Green Arrow said as he fired an arrow towards the building, creating a cable for them to zip across, crashing right through the window to see about a dozen League members of waiting for them.

"Huh, only 12 guys." Green Arrow said.

"Yeah, they should've brought more." White Canary said.

"There is no need for that." a familiar voice said and much to their shock, Ra's al Ghul walked out from behind his men.

"Ra's al Ghul. What brings you all the way out to Star City?" White Canary asked, trying to place peacemaker, since Green Arrow didn't seem anymore eager to lower his weapon. If anything, he looked like one wrong move and he'd let his arrow fly.

"Not to wage war with you Oliver Queen." Ra's assured them.

"You'll understand if I don't just take your word for it. Why are you in my city?" Green Arrow demanded as Ra's raised his hand for his warriors to stand down.

"An enemy of the League has entered this city." Ra's said.

"So, why come here yourself? I thought this was the sort of thing you sent enforcers to do?" Oliver asked asked, though he had an idea.

"Normally I would, but this is a special case. The enemy is Damien Darhk." Ra's said.

"Your greatest enemy." White Canary realized as Green Arrow finally lowered his bow as Ra's nodded.

"Indeed. My sources confirmed that Damien entered the city a few weeks ago. We've been in the city just as long and have been trying to gather information." Ra's said.

"You could've reached out. If this Darhk guy is your enemy, he must be dangerous, which means this is situation where the enemy of my enemy is my ally. You may have numbers, but we have a resource you don't." Oliver said, since he'd take all the help he could get with Darhk.

"And what might that be?" Ra's asked.

"Knowledge of this city. My team and I know this city like the back of our hands. You don't. We can help each other." Oliver said.

"I was hoping you'd come to this conclusion, however, I thought it best to let you come to me, to avoid any unnecessary bloodshed." Ra's said.

"We'll help you on one condition." Oliver said.

"And that is?" Ra's asked.

"Once Darhk and his followers are dealt with, you'll leave Star City alone." Oliver said.

"Agreed. Trust that I do not wish conflict with you Oliver Queen. If anything, a man of your talents would make a fine addition to the League." Ra's said.

"I appreciate the offer, but I've got too much to live for here." Oliver said.

"Very well. I assume that we will not face resistance from you?" Ra's asked.

"As long as innocent people don't get caught in your crossfire, fine." Oliver said as he and Sara took their leave.