Aaaaaand back to this book we go! Hope everyone enjoyed the Deathstroke episodes as much as I enjoyed writing them - speaking of which, if readers didn't know, those episodes are in a separate book on my profile. Definitely important to read that before coming back here. ;)

It's Thanksgiving time on Earth-1! The gang from Earth-38 makes the jump to be in Star City, but they're in for a pretty nasty surprise when they get there.

Enjoy!

***

Kara typed the concluding sentence of her article, then leaned back in her chair, smiling happily. Finally, she was done for the next few days. She reached for her phone, checking for any messages before looking through her e-mail to see if she had any notifications for more articles to write. Before she could go very far, she heard her phone trill. Blinking, she turned to it, then picked it up and answered. "Hello?"

"Hey," Oliver responded. "Is this a bad time?"

"Never a bad time for you," Kara beamed, then blushed when she saw Lena look up from another desk, a teasing look on her face. "What's going on?"

"Well, this is a bit short notice, but in two days, there's going to be a Thanksgiving food drive before the tour of the new SCPD facility. I was hoping you could be my date?"

"Like you need to ask," Kara rolled her eyes fondly. "Of course I'll be there."

"Also, since it will be close to Thanksgiving, I'm leaving it open to anyone on your Earth who wants to come. I think there's still a few that have yet to see Star City, let alone Earth-1."

"Huh," Kara tilted her head thoughtfully, then waved to get Lena's attention. "Just one second."

"Let me guess," Lena smirked as she walked over. "A few days off?"

"There's going to be a Thanksgiving food drive in Star City," Kara explained. "Oliver asked me to come."

"Of course," Lena immediately nodded. "That's wonderful, Kara."

"And also," Kara shyly smiled, "it's open invitation, so . . . maybe?"

Lena grinned widely. "When is it?"

"Two days from now."

Lena chuckled. "I'll make sure James and I are open to go, if he wants to."

"Yes!" Kara did a small fist pump, spinning around in her chair as Lena smiled, walking to the main office. "Lena's in for sure, and she'll check in with James. I'll ask Alex, Winn, and J'onn, too."

"Looking forward to seeing you, Kara," Oliver told her.

"It'll just be two days," Kara shrugged it off, biting her lip.

"Gonna be the longest two days ever."

Kara sighed. "Yeah, it will be."

***

"Thanks very much, guys," Oliver smiled, taking a box from a family.

"Thank you," William added, taking cans and putting it away.

"Oh, that's very generous of you," Oliver blinked when the family revealed another box.

An impressed whistle came from behind them, and Oliver turned to see Alex and J'onn walk up, the two of them looking around, J'onn holding a sealed cardboard box. "Nice digs," Alex grinned. "Here, I can help with that."

"Thank you, Alex," Oliver smiled, shifting the box so Alex could help him set it down.

"Oh, cranberry sauce!" William lit up when a package was handed to him. "Awesome!"

"OK," Oliver brushed off his hands. "Happy Thanksgiving, guys."

"Happy Thanksgiving!" William waved.

"And we brought our own contributions," J'onn held up the box. "Several members of the D.E.O. put money forward for this."

"Thank you guys so much," Oliver said gratefully.

"Well, never let it be said we're savages," J'onn smirked as he set the box down with the others.

"Hey, buddy," Alex grinned at William. "Happy Thanksgiving."

"Happy Thanksgiving," William smiled back.

"It's a nice turnout," J'onn looked around.

"Yeah, it is," Oliver agreed, looking at William. "You having fun?"

"Yeah!" William nodded, grinning. "I'm really glad we're doing this."

"Me, too, buddy," Oliver smiled fondly. "Me, too."

"Look out, look out!" a familiar voice from behind called, and the four turned around. "Heavy load, coming through!"

"All right," James smiled as he and Winn approached, both carrying boxes. "And this is courtesy of CatCo . . . "

"And this one from L-Corp," Winn added.

"You did leave some for your Earth, right?" Oliver asked in surprise.

"Of course we did," James snorted. "We're not picking favorites."

"Although, since Earth-38 is our Earth, we are kind of biased towards it," Winn said thoughtfully.

"Thanks, guys," Oliver smiled as they set the boxes down. "And thank you all for coming."

"Eh, as long as we get your entire gang back on our Earth for our own celebration," Alex gave him a look.

"We'll arrange something," Oliver promised.

"Where's Kara?" William asked, looking around.

Before the others joined in to look, they heard Kara's icy voice. "If I was dating the Green Arrow, I think I would know. Besides, the Flash is much more my type. Thank you, Sam, but can I actually go see my boyfriend now?"

Alex snorted loudly and clapped a hand over her mouth as Kara gave the redheaded woman interviewing her a wide grin before walking past her, Lena smirking at her side. "Score one for the super," Winn remarked.

"How is it that you haven't burnt any reporter's heart out yet?" Lena asked quietly, though she was grinning.

"It's tempting," Kara admitted, smiling up at Oliver. "Happy Thanksgiving."

"Happy Thanksgiving," Oliver smiled, giving her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Thanks for coming."

"Like I would miss this," Kara smiled.

"And thank you for the donations," Oliver added to Lena.

"Of course," Lena chuckled. "It's my pleasure."

"All right," Quentin announced as he walked up, Dinah behind him. "Listen, we're all set inside. Um, Rene – he is a complete pain in the ass, but he's a very good advanceman."

"Good," Oliver chuckled. "Detective, what's the tally?"

"Um, I got it all here," Dinah held out the tablet she held. "I just added the contributions from Earth-38. Hey, guys."

"Hey, Dinah," Alex smiled.

"Wow," Kara's eyes widened when she saw. "That's awesome!"

"Good," Oliver grinned. "Good."

"All right, listen, everybody!" Quentin yelled to get everyone's attention. "Please, gather round!"

"Gather round!" Oliver called out as well, holding out his hand for Kara.

She beamed and took it, and Oliver led her up onto the platform at the front, William following them. "Mayor Queen will be making an announcement, and then we will be touring the site of the new SCPD headquarters," Quentin continued as Dinah and Thea walked up to him with Alex, J'onn, James, Lena, and Winn on the other side.

"Thank you so much for being here today, guys," Oliver looked around, smiling. "It means a ton to Kara, to William, to myself that we can all gather together as a city and help our neediest neighbors on Thanksgiving. Across these various food drives with your help, the SCPD has collected enough food to feed over 1,500 families. And it is why I am incredibly proud to be here today at the unveiling of our new precinct. It's a top-of-the-line facility for a top-of-the-line police force."

"Um, guys?" Winn said quietly, nodding into the crowd as murmurs started. "I don't think they were invited."

The other four from Earth-38 turned to see men in FBI jackets push through. "What the hell?" Lena scowled.

"Great," Alex growled, moving forward. "You guys are about to meet Oliver's favorite federal agent here."

Oliver had caught sight of them, too, and scowled. "One that might actually make federal agencies jealous," he couldn't help but jab, hurrying down the stairs. "Are you here to tour our new headquarters?" he asked somewhat sarcastically.

"Turn around," she ordered.

Kara tensed, squeezing her hand in a fist, and Oliver narrowed his eyes. "We're doing this here?" he asked quietly.

"Oliver Queen, you're under arrest," Watson said smugly, and with no choice left, Oliver turned around.

"What?" came indignant cries from Thea, Lena, and James.

"On what charges?" Quentin demanded as J'onn and Alex narrowed their eyes, Kara immediately putting her arm around William.

"Murder, assault, burglary, and kidnapping," Watson rattled off, smirking triumphantly as she stood in front of Oliver. "All stemming from your activity as the Green Arrow."

"You're joking," Kara growled, and Watson turned her gaze to her. "Here? In front of everyone?"

"Do you have something to add, Ms. Danvers?" Watson walked up to her, Kara stepping protectively in front of William as he recoiled. "I don't like that tone of yours."

"Well, that's the tone you're going to get by messing with those I love," Kara retorted. "So unless you've got something else to say to me, get away from me."

"Kara," Oliver said in a warning tone.

She bit her lip before giving Watson a withering glare. She just smirked and walked back to Oliver. "Dad?" William peered around Kara's legs, looking nervous.

"It's gonna be fine, buddy," Oliver assured him as the FBI led him off. "I promise."

William swallowed and held tightly to Kara's coat as she hugged him to her. "You have the right to remain silent," Watson told Oliver as Alex hurried to join Kara and William, Quentin, Dinah, and Thea rushing after Watson. "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."

***

"OK, the mayor's about to come in, press in tow," Rene announced to the police lined up in the headquarters. "You'll give the formal salute, he'll say a few words, and – "

He abruptly shut his mouth, eyes bugging wide open as Watson marched in, leading Oliver in. "I want this man processed, and I'm going to need an interrogation room," she told him.

"This is the mayor!" Rene protested. "You can't just – "

"I'm a federal agent with a valid arrest warrant," Watson interrupted. "I want this man bound over until arraignment."

"Yes, but you're federal," Quentin tried. "This is – "

"Temporary holding request," Watson spoke over him and to the officer at the desk, holding out a piece of paper.

"I'm going to need the ranking lieutenant to sign off," he told her, seeming annoyed.

"Then get him here!" Watson snapped.

"I'm the ranking lieutenant," Dinah narrowed her eyes.

Watson didn't skip a beat. "Can I expect my prisoner to be here when I come back for him?" she asked snidely.

Thea growled under her breath, and Dinah looked ready to tear the FBI agent's head off. Nevertheless, she turned to the person at the desk. "Would you process the mayor through booking, Joe?"

The officer didn't look happy to do it, but he slid a tablet to where Oliver could reach it as Watson dropped the paper onto the desk smugly. Oliver placed his hand on it, letting it scan his palm. A moment later, his face and identification came up, booking him into headquarters.

***

Oliver paced the interrogation room angrily, and when he heard the door open and close behind him, he stopped, narrowing his eyes. "You did this in front of my son," he growled, turning around. "In front of my son!" Watson didn't flinch when he glared at her. If he had his girlfriend's power of heat vision, Watson would have been a pile of ashes on the ground. "Agent Watson, when I get out of here – and I will – I am going to sue you for malicious prosecution."

"Express yourself," Watson shrugged. "In the meantime, you're being prosecuted for multiple felonies. You show up after five years, and the Hood just happens to show up with you?"

"That was Roy Harper," Oliver told her, keeping a straight face.

"Wearing the hood at your instruction, the same way John Diggle's been doing since I started my investigation," Watson countered. "I've got more than you think I have. A confession will make this easier on all of us."

"I'd like to see William and Kara," Oliver told her.

Watson paused, picking up a file from the table. "You're not in a position to make demands."

"I demand to see them," Oliver corrected, narrowing his eyes. "Until then, you get nothing."

***

The door opened a few minutes later, and William slowly entered, closing the door behind him. "Kara says you haven't been the Green Arrow anymore," he said. "Please say she's right."

"She is," Oliver confirmed. His mind went back to Morgan Edge for a split second, but he brushed it away. "Even the FBI would agree with me there. I've kept my promise to you."

"You're in jail," William pointed out.

"I will get out of here as soon as I possibly can," Oliver vowed. "For now, go home with Kara, and if she's ever not there, then Raisa will be, and I will be there just as soon as I can, OK? I just . . . " He crouched down slightly. "I need you to be as strong as I know you can be. OK, buddy?" William swallowed, then nodded. "Come here," Oliver held out his arms, and William hugged him tightly.

***

A few seconds after William had left, Kara stepped inside, and she closed the door behind her. "Hey," she said quietly, not sure what else she could say to start this conversation.

"I am so sorry about this, Kara," he walked up to her.

"I know you are, and you couldn't have known she'd do this," she shook her head, putting a hand on his cheek. "There's no way you could have. This is on her, and her alone."

He closed his eyes. "I still can't believe she did this in front of William."

"Never mind throwing her in space, I wanted to roast her on the spot," Kara growled, her eyes flashing,

"Hey," Oliver cupped her face. "Easy, angel." She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Your anger isn't going to help me."

"I know," she whispered, taking another long, deep breath and opening her eyes. "I know, but . . . Oliver, I don't do well when people I love are threatened."

"Neither do I," Oliver shook his head. "But the best thing for us to do is not give Watson an opening she needs, OK? William needs you now more than ever."

Kara swallowed hard. "OK," she nodded, biting her lip.

"I'll get out of here," he promised quietly. "Remember the first thing I ever promised you?"

"You won't let me down," she answered with a fond smile.

"I'm going to make you another one, and I want you to remember this," Oliver tilted her head up so her eyes met his. "If worse comes to worst, there will be nothing to stop me from coming back to you and my son. Do you believe me?" Kara nodded shakily, and Oliver shook his head. "I need to hear you say it, angel."

"Yes," Kara's voice cracked, tears in her eyes. "Yes, I believe you."

Oliver kissed her softly before hugging her tightly, feeling her shake. "I'm getting out of here," he promised. "You hear me? I promise."

***

"OK," Curtis picked up a needle from the table and walked over to Dig. "Uh, this is going to sting, and by sting, I mean hurt really bad."

"OK, well, as long as it will stop this," Dig nodded, clenching his fist.

"Well, I can't say 100% that it will," Curtis told him. "This is a prototype that Felicity and I have been developing to mass-produce her spinal implant. Spinal, as in I'm not sure if it'll work for your issue, prototype as in, well . . . prototype."

"What's the saying?" Malcolm's voice came from the computers station, making both Dig and Curtis exchange exasperated looks.

"Less talking, more doing?" Laurel's voice came next.

"Right, that was it."

"Excuse me, who invited you two into the conversation?" Curtis turned around, scowling.

Malcolm raised an eyebrow from where he sat. "No one stopped us."

"Never mind that, how did you even get in here?" Dig added.

"No one stopped us," Slade repeated dryly.

Dig sighed, turning back to Curtis. "Let's do this."

Curtis nodded, and Dig sat down, using an alcohol wipe on his upper arm. He looked away, bracing himself as Curtis raised the needle. He grunted in pain when the needle pierced his skin. "It took Felicity's a while to work," Curtis told him as Dig rubbed his arm.

"It did in the end, though," Malcolm pointed out.

"True," Curtis nodded.

They heard the elevator door open, and everyone looked up when they heard Lena ranting. " . . . would first of all sue her for all it's worth, then if there was anything dirty at all on her, dig as deep as necessary to make sure she's fired and no one would ever want to hire her again unless it was to use her as a prime example of a sorry excuse for a human being."

"I'll help you with the digging," Winn volunteered as Lena led the way into the lair, absolutely fuming. Alex wasn't much better, and Dinah, Rene, J'onn, and James all looked various shades of angry.

"Who pissed you all off this much?" Laurel raised an eyebrow.

"Samandra Watson," Alex growled.

That got everyone's attention. "What did she do?" Malcolm narrowed his eyes.

"You gotta see it to believe it," Rene answered, walking over to one of the monitors.

"She just arrested Oliver in front of basically the entire world," Dinah spat.

"What?" Slade snarled angrily.

Rene gestured to the monitor, pulling up the news, showing the situation. "Son of a bitch," Dig narrowed his eyes.

"Oh, she's definitely a bitch," Lena scowled.

"Pretty much, yup," Dinah agreed wholeheartedly.

"Did she just do all this now because she just got through talking to all of us?" Curtis asked.

"But she didn't talk to all of you," Laurel reminded him.

"Huh," Curtis blinked. "You're right. She actually never talked to me."

"If you got fomo about being interrogated, don't worry," Rene snorted. "Think you won't miss out when we all get arrested."

"I actually think we're all in the clear for now," Dinah shook her head.

"No, because cops arrest up the food chain in criminal enterprises," Curtis nodded. "Not to say that we're criminal enterprises. They don't arrest the kingpin and his underlings, they arrest the underlings first. That's how it works."

"Where did you get that from?" J'onn raised an eyebrow.

"I've seen every episode of Closer twice," Curtis answered promptly.

"For real?" James blinked.

"Well, I'm a real-life cop, and I observed Oliver's interrogation, and it didn't sound like we were targets," Dinah assured Curtis.

"That's enough," Dig finally said, and they all turned to him. "We have to focus," he told them. "This might be the most difficult thing we've ever had to face. If people think that the Green Arrow's in prison, then the floodgates will open. Now more than ever, we have to protect this city. If the criminals here think that it's open season, then this city will become a war zone."

"Well," Alex folded her arms, smirking. "Good thing I brought a suit."

"I think I speak for all of us when I say that as long as Kara's here, so are we," J'onn nodded.

"He's right," James agreed.

"Count me in for tech support," Lena raised a hand.

"Make that two," Winn nodded.

"More time in the field," Laurel smirked at Alex. "Finally, we can kick ass in uniform."

"Yes, ma'am," Alex smirked back, fistbumping her.

"Well, then," Malcolm smirked. "Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war."

***

The sound of footsteps approaching made Oliver open his eyes from where he was reclining in his cell. He turned and saw Dinah on the other side of the bars, and he quickly sat up, turning to her. "Tell me what you need," she whispered.

Oliver considered. "I need some sleep," he answered truthfully. God only knew how little he got when Kara wasn't with him.

"I think I can do one better," Dinah told him. "FBI transfers can get lost. Locks can be left open."

"I appreciate that," Oliver told her. "But if I make myself a fugitive, then obviously I'm making William an orphan. I can't do that to him, and I can't put Kara through that."

Dinah nodded, understanding. "Got to do it the right way."

"Yeah," Oliver nodded. "I got to do it the right way."

"OK," Dinah nodded in acceptance. "Good night."

Oliver nodded, lying back again, and Dinah walked off.

"Hand's feeling a bit better," Dig told Curtis the next day, seeing him hard at work on the computers, Winn going just as fast. He paused, looking around to see James was there, too. "What you got?"

"There was a break-in last night at Sunderland Corp," Curtis answered.

"Why didn't we get an alert?" Dig asked in confusion. "Felicity has us wired – "

"Up the wazoo," Winn finished. "That's what we're working on figuring out."

"I mean, we're basically the big brother of Star City," Curtis nodded, then blinked. "Not in a creepy way."

"I got footage!" Winn announced, making everyone turn around, only to hear him groan. "Oh, man. Her? Really?"

"Oh, OK," Curtis sighed when he saw the dark-haired young woman in the footage. "This makes more sense now."

"Evelyn," Dig closed his eyes.

"Yeah, who works with Cayden James, who can hack any security system to bypass any alerts, such as ours," Curtis nodded.

"Is this that guy Kara said was the leader of a big hacking group?" James asked.

"Helix," Curtis nodded. "Yeah."

"Fun," Winn mumbled.

"What did they steal?" Dig asked.

Winn leaned forward, checking. "Nano-thermite," he answered.

Dig and James just looked at him blankly. "It's a metastable, intermolecular composite," Curtis explained.

James just turned back to Winn. "A reactive particle," he said. "Like a mint inside of a soda. Alone, harmless, but together, kaboom! As in kills lots of people, not spill grape juice all over your – "

"What are they targeting?" Dig asked.

"I don't know," Winn admitted. "Curtis?"

"Me, neither," Curtis shook his head. "Nano-thermite needs to be combined in order to be combustible, but once it is, there are many, many, many possibilities."

"Can you narrow it down?" Dig asked.

"No," Curtis shook his head.

"Narrow what down?" Felicity's voice asked from the elevator.

"Hey, there you are!" Curtis beamed.

"Sorry," she smiled nervously, pulling off her coat. "I was working more on our start-up. Anyway, what do you need?"

"Evelyn and Cayden James got their hands on a mess of nano-thermite last night," Curtis said.

"That means they'll be in the market for an accelerant," Felicity nodded.

"Yeah, what kind of accelerant? That's a really long list."

"I'm assuming this heist involved a computer hack?"

"It involved Cayden James, so what do you think?"

"I think that I can backtrace his hack," Felicity smirked. "Maybe get into his system."

***

Evelyn Sharpe made a reappearance. Keep you updated.

Kara sighed, switching her phone off as she, Alex, Lena, and J'onn approached the courtroom. "Great."

"What?" J'onn frowned.

"Explain later," Kara shook her head, giving Dinah a quick smile as they entered the courtroom.

"Hey," Rene gave a quick nod before sitting down.

"Hey," Kara gave him a smile before squeezing Oliver's hand. "You OK?"

"Ask me when this is over," he answered quietly. "Thanks for coming, you three," he told Alex, Lena, and J'onn.

"Wouldn't miss it," Alex nodded.

"Mr. Mayor!"

Oliver turned, blinking when a familiar face walked up. "Sam, I didn't realize you were joining my defense," he said. "Can a city district attorney – ?"

"He can't, and I'm not," he shook his head sadly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Mayor, but considering that the charges against you stem from actions taken within this city . . . "

"Is the FBI handing you the case?" Oliver asked in disbelief.

He nodded sadly. "I'm sorry, Oliver."

He walked past him, and Oliver took a moment to level another glare at Watson as she entered the courtroom. "All rise!" one of the security guards called, and Oliver went to take his place on the defense side of the court. "Docket QR2861, State versus Oliver Queen, Judge McGarvey presiding."

The judge nodded, and those in the audience sat, Kara biting her lip nervously, even as Alex squeezed her hand encouragingly. "I understand the defense have waived the reading of charges in favor of a motion?" the judge prompted as he sat.

"Yes, Your Honor," the lawyer with Oliver nodded. "Defense moves to dismiss for lack of probable cause. The photograph with the defendant wearing the Green Arrow outfit was debunked a month ago."

"We're not relying on that photo," Sam spoke up. "The FBI has provided definitive proof that Oliver Queen is the Green Arrow."

Oliver glanced over sharply, and Kara swallowed hard. If the FBI had that, could they have any idea that she was Supergirl? "Then let's see it," Oliver's lawyer drawled out.

"Show my whole card during arraignment?" Sam scoffed. "I don't think so."

"Sorry, Ms. Loring, but we're not skipping over steps here," McGarvey said. "But, good for you, I'm going to release the defendant on bail."

"Your Honor, the defendant faces seven counts of murder," Sam scowled.

"And he's the mayor and sole parent of a minor," McGarvey countered. "Something tells me he's not going anywhere . . . particularly not with a five million dollar bail and a five hundred thousand dollar bond."

Kara blanched, and Alex's jaw dropped at the numbers as the gavel hit. "Oh, my God," Kara whispered.

"We are going to ask for an accelerated docket and an early trial date," Loring told Oliver.

He just gave a curt nod and turned towards the front row. Rene had gone, but the Earth-38ers had stuck around. "Please tell William not to worry," he told Kara quietly.

Kara opened her mouth to answer, but surprisingly, Lena got the first word. "You tell him yourself when you get home."

Everyone blinked, and Oliver frowned. "I'm sorry, do you have . . . " He trailed off, only to stare in shock at Lena as she smirked and nodded. "No," he immediately shook his head. "Lena, I can't let you do that."

"Good thing you won't be letting me," Lena folded her arms. "Half a million dollars is nothing to me, Oliver. It's my money, and I'm using it to make sure you get home to William, and also to Kara." She gave him a fond smile. "All I need to do is just make it transfer to here."

Kara sagged in relief, and Oliver sighed. "Thank you," he told her gratefully, wrapping an arm around Kara's shoulders. "I seem to be saying that a lot to you all."

"Well, what better time than Thanksgiving to show how we're behind you?" Lena shrugged.

"Some Thanksgiving," Kara mumbled.

Oliver kissed the top of her head, hiding a fond smile. "At least the whole family's here."

"Yeah," Kara smiled faintly. "There is that."

***

All hail Lena as a badass. :) I figured Felicity didn't need to volunteer and give up her money when Lena's around to help.

And yes, I did just have Malcolm say Cayden James's line about the dogs. I think it's a Malcolm thing to say.

The rest should be up . . . well, some time soon!