The Darkness: 4

Part 12

Italics- nogitsune's whispers

Oliver

Everyone was left in shock that Sara had told them about the war. "Tricksters," Lance mumbled, "tricking us into a battle using the ones we love." "I'm ready," Malia sighed, leaning on the table.

The elevator opened and Lydia rolled in with her new wheelchair. "I guess I'm Peter after the fire now," she joked. Malia went over and picked her and the wheelchair up and onto the centerpiece.

"Sara payed us a visit," Oliver told her, crossing his arms, "that war is coming." "She's definitely possessed," she pursed her lips and everyone nodded. "Why hasn't Void Thea possessed anyone else?" Kira asked, "Last time, most of us were." "Maybe it knows that we'd be prepared for history repeating," Malia figured.

"All we need are bombs and blow the Berserkers up," Argent said, "Tearing their skulls would take too long." "Or Diggle can have ARGUS send in an airstrike," Stiles suggested. "I think a banshee's wail could destroy them so Laurel, you have to cry," Lydia told her. "And we have the Oni," Kira added.

"But we don't know when it's going to happen," Derek pointed out. "There's always a sign," Scott said. "But it was unusual for her to give a warning," Stiles told them, "It's usually just move, move, attack."

Oliver heard an email pop on the computer and saw Felicity open it. "Sounds like a date," she muttered, casting it to the larger screen. "So we were just invited to a battle?" Kira asked, "Date, destination, and time." "I think I need to sharpen my claws so I can tear Kate's throat again," Peter said and Oliver narrowed his eyes in confusion.

"It's tonight," Scott said, "everyone get ready." "To die," Malcolm muttered, "but I'll round up assassins." "Grab guns," Argent said, passing them out, "Oliver, you might need one." Oliver shook his head, "I'm going against my sister." "Yeah, and get beaten up by a twig," Stiles mumbled.

"We are the Wolves of War," Scott announced.

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Lydia

Felicity had helped Lydia up to the rooftop and they went to edge, watching Team Arrow and Scott's pack line up in a parking lot.

"Do you think they're ready?" Felicity asked. "I have no idea," she said. Lydia readjusted her chair on the pavement and she exhaled.

"It's time. A massive wave of chaos."

Felicity set up a device that could amplify their words. "How do you arrive late at your own party?" Peter's voice crackled until she fixed the sound and he was clear.

The cracking of bones sounded over the speaker and the two looked to the right side of the parking lot to see Kate and Sara walking. "Hello Derek," Kate's menacing voice said with a wave. "Hi Ollie, Laurel, Dad," Sara's head tilted. Out of the dark, five Berserkers took heavy steps and stood behind them.

"Five!" Peter exclaimed, "Five Berserkers." Behind them, Thea was in her Speedy suit and stood with her hands behind her back. Her hood was off and they could see her smirk.

Sara released here arms and revealed her electric batons as Kate shifted her face into the werejaguar she was, showing her claws. The Berserkers got their sharpened animal bones ready and their heavy grunts filled the quietness.

From the other side, dark shadows appeared and the light green eyes of the Oni glowed. In the same black clothes, Malcolm and Nyssa showed up with the League and the rest of the archers drew their bows. Malia turned into a coyote, followed by Theo and Derek into wolves. Scott and Peter shifted, opening their claws and growled. Kira pulled out her belt that formed into a katana and the orange aura of the kitsune hovered over her. Argent, Diggle, Stiles, and Lance clocked their guns, ready to shoot as Laurel was ready to cry.