New Earth: Legends

Chapter 1

When Sara came to, she found herself back in her old living quarters in Nanda Parbat.

"How did I get here?" Sara asked, since the last thing she remembered was being at the dawn of time, crouching next to Barry over Oliver's dying body, heartbroken at the thought of losing the last link to her old life and then the next she knew, she was back here.

"I can explain Ms. Lance." Mar Novu said as he appeared before her.

"You. You son of a bitch, you got Oliver killed." Sara glared at him, wishing she had a weapon that would actually kill him on hand.

"Oliver Queen lives again in this world. As do others you love." Novu said, getting her attention.

"What do you mean?" Sara asked.

"When you and your fellow paragons created a new universe, you also created new fates for everyone in it. Including Oliver Queen. It turns out that Mr. Queen was a paragon as well." Novu said.

"What? Then why didn't we know about it?" Sara asked.

"I myself did not know until after the universe was reborn. Mr. Queen's destiny was different from that of the other paragons. In order to serve his role as the paragon of life, he needed to become the spectre. But his status as a paragon has changed his destiny and ensured his survival." Novu said and Sara sighed in joy at the idea that her best friend was alive again.

"So, why am I back in Nanda Parbat?" Sara asked.

"You are where your doppelganger was at the time you arrived on this earth, since this earth exists 8 years earlier than the old one. The year 2012 to be specific. On the date that Oliver Queen returned from Lian Yu." Novu said.

"The day the age of heroes as some people called it, began. But if we're not only on a new Earth, but also in the past, then does that mean that others are still alive. My father, my sister?" Sara asked and Novu actually smiled at her.

"Yes, and thanks to yours and Mr. Queen's intact knowledge of a future that yet to occur, you can prevent it from happening again." Novu said.

"That job will likely only fall on Ollie, since my destiny is aboard the Waverider. But first, I need to escape from this place." Sara said.

"I have something that may allow you to better blend in without arousing suspicion." Novu said.

"What do you mean?" Sara asked as Novu gave her a slight headache.

"The memories of your counterpart from this reality. It would be best not to inform your enemies that you are onto them." Novu said and Sara nodded.

"If I see you again, I will find a way to kill you." Sara said.

"Your friend Oliver was looking into that very thing before the crisis. I'm sure he'd be willing to help." Novu said with a chuckle as he vanished, leaving Sara to figure out how she was going to get her freedom from the League before she realized what she needed to do. Even if it was likely suicidal.

After getting dressed in her league gear, Sara still found herself preferring white over this black gear, but hopefully, she wouldn't have to wear this league apparel for much longer, she entered the throne room of Nanda Parbat.

"My lord, may I speak with you?" Sara asked as she approached Ra's al Ghul, taking a deep breath to prepare herself for what she was about to do.

"What is it Ta-er aSafar?" Ra's asked, wondering what she was going to say and her next words shocked everyone.

"I challenge you to ritual combat for my freedom from the League." Sara said.

"You really believe that I'd waste my time with an underling like you?" Ra's asked and like Sara predicted, he underestimated her, despite the fact that he'd trained her twice, both in the present and in the 1950's. Then again, that might not have happened in this new reality.

"By refusing my challenge, you look weak, as if you are scared of being defeated." Sara reminded him and Ra's sighed.

"Very well. I shall make your death quick and merciful as a favor to my daughter." Ra's said as Nyssa walked over to Sara.

"Sara, please, don't do this." Nyssa begged her.

"I'm sorry Nyssa, but I can't keep doing this, being a part of the league. One way or another, I will get my freedom." Sara said.

"And what of us?" Nyssa asked desperately as Sara placed her hand on Nyssa's cheek.

"I am sorry Nyssa, but I think we both knew that we were never meant to last. We have different destinies. Your destiny will always bring you back to this place, but mine, it's somewhere else out there. And I need to be free to pursue it." Sara said and Nyssa sighed as she bit back tears.

"I will miss you Sara." Nyssa said.

"And I will miss you as well." Sara said as Nyssa reluctantly walked away as Sara turned to face her opponent.

"Are you certain you wish to proceed?" Ra's asked.

"I cannot continue serving the league. My heart lies beyond it. This is the only way." Sara said and Ra's nodded.

"Very well, if you can best me, you will have your freedom." Ra's said.

"And more." Sara mumbled to herself, since she knew that when she beat Ra's he'd lose more than just her allegiance.

"Shall we begin?" Ra's asked as they each picked up swords and took their positions.

"Say when." Sara said as the duel began.

As the duel progressed, Sara could tell that Ra's had underestimated her, a mistake he was now paying for, since she'd gone toe to toe with Malcolm Merlyn, Damien Darhk and Oliver Queen, all of whom had been considered for the role of Ra's al Ghul. While Ra's providing her with a challenge, it was not as much of one as she was expecting.

"How can you have survived this long?" Ra's asked as he desperately tried to gain momentum in the fight, realizing how much he'd underestimated her.

"First rule of battle strategy, never underestimate your opponent. You underestimated me. And now you're paying the price." Sara said as she sliced off Ra's hand and quickly scooped up his sword and held both blades at his throat.

"Yield Ra's. Release me and you can live." Sara snarled as she held the man, already knowing what his response would be.

"Never." Ra's said.

"So be it. This is for Thea." Sara said as she drove the sword directly through Ra's chest, killing him.

"Ra's is dead." Sara announced to all those present, who looked shocked at what Sara had accomplished.

"All hail the new Ra's al Ghul." Nyssa said as she bowed down to Sara and the other assassins quickly followed.

"Like I said, I have no desire to remain with the League." Sara said as she pulled the demon's head ring off her predecessor's hand and walked over to Nyssa.

"What are you doing?" Nyssa asked.

"Consider this a parting gift Nyssa. Being the demon's head has always been your desire, well now, I am giving it to. In exchange for my freedom and the assurance that the League will not lay a finger on me, my family or anyone I care for again." Sara said and Nyssa nodded.

"I accept this ring and Ta-er aSafar, I release you." Nyssa said.

"Thank you Nyssa." Sara said gratefully as she moved to walk away.

"Sara." Nyssa said as Sara stopped and turned to face her.

"I hope you find whatever it is you are looking for some day. Even if it isn't with me." Nyssa said and Sara smiled.

"I sense this will not be the last time we see each other Nyssa. But thank you. For everything." Sara said as she headed towards her now former quarters to pack what little precious belongings she had here before planning her return to Star City.