Oliver Queen/Kara Danvers

"Well, I'm just glad no one was seriously hurt," Oliver pinched the bridge of his nose, listening to Rene as he told him what happened to Pollard.

"How do you want to handle this?" Rene asked.

"I'd like you to issue a statement on my behalf," Oliver answered after a moment.

"On your behalf?" Rene repeated incredulously.

Thea sighed and said, "As Chief of Staff, you have the ability to speak on the Mayor's behalf."

"Ohh," Rene nodded.

Oliver smirked. "I have an old friend in town that needs my help, and I might not be back in the office for a few hours. Do we have any idea who the shooter was targeting?"

"We're working on it," Rene promised. "Good news, though."

"I could use that," Oliver admitted.

He could hear Rene grin. "Supergirl gave Pollard a show today."

"Oh, did she?" Oliver's eyebrows shot up, and he grinned, too.

"Yes, she did. Spilled bullets all over the place and wished Pollard the best."

"Kara's a badass," Will said fondly over the speakers.

"So, are you up there still?" Laurel said.

"God no. We have a portable version of the inter com. Each of us do," Will said.

"Hi Mom!" Rebecca said.

"William, when do you finally get to old for this?" Laurel said.

"Never."

Oliver laughed. "What I would have given to see that."

"Dinah tells me it was the perfect moment."

"Yeah, I bet." Oliver looked up when he heard a knock on the door, then cleared his throat. "Um, be the mayor until I get back."

"For real?" Rene asked in shock.

"No," Oliver rolled his eyes, heading for the door. "It's a figure of speech. "But just – just don't make any laws while I'm out of the office, OK?"

"Did you actually expect me to make laws while you were gone?" Rene said.

Ollie grimaced and said, "You've done rash things before."

"Fine," Rene conceded. "And don't worry about the shooter. We're gonna nail his ass."

"I know you will," Oliver smiled, hanging up and opening the door. Kara stood outside, bouncing on the balls of her feet, grinning from ear to ear. "Did Christmas come early?" he asked with a smirk on his face.

Ollie smiled fondly said, "It kind of did in her eyes."

"That would make my day," she said cheekily, making Oliver laugh and hug her. Kara sighed, hugging him back. "I think I needed to come here," she whispered, closing her eyes, still remembering what Eliza had told her. "It's been too long."

"It's only been three days, angel," Oliver reminded her.

"Still felt longer," Kara admitted.

"Aww." Nora's voice came over the intercom.

"Gross. But also cute. How?" Moira said in confusion.

"It's Kara's other power. Mia, duck," Will said.

"Where? Ow!"

"What are you doing?" Ollie said, as he heard Mia hit her head.

"Nothing. Bye dad." Will said.

"William!" Ollie growled. He turned to William. "Your sister turns you into a bit of a problem child. Even when you are not a child."

Oliver kissed the top of her head. "You're welcome here any day."

"Good," Kara smiled, then tossed her bag on the floor and ran past him. "Slade!" she shouted in pure joy.

Oliver turned to see Slade stand from where he'd been sitting, and the older man chuckled and caught Kara when she launched right at him. "Hello, little one," he smiled.

Slade cringed and looked away, making Alex hug him sadly.

"Do not ever go that long without calling again!" she ranted, lightly punching him in the shoulder before burying her face in his shoulder. "That was too long."

Slade blinked, then laughed and looked at Oliver. "Too long?"

"For her, yes," Oliver chuckled, happy at how pleased they were to see the other.

"So," Kara plopped down on another chair, looking excited. "What's happened?"

"Well, first off," Slade sat back down as well, Oliver across from him, leaving Kara in the middle. "Thank you both for coming."

"You helped me find my son, not to mention everything you've done for me since then," Oliver shook his head. "Least I can do is help you find Joe."

"Absolutely," Kara nodded. "Especially after Cadmus. How can we help?"

Slade sighed. "He doesn't go by that name anymore."

"Changed his name?" Oliver raised an eyebrow.

"It was his mother's idea," Slade nodded. "Her maiden name. He goes by Kane now."

"What happened to him?" Kara asked.

"I tracked him to Calgary, but by then, he'd gone," Slade answered. "So I followed him to Ibiza – heh – and then Mombassa."

"Mombassa?" Oliver parroted, blinking.

"The kid took after his father," Slade chuckled. "While we were stuck on Lian Yu, he went out and joined the Australian Intelligence Service. Then a week ago in Kasnia, a mission went south. He was dealing in arms. Some locals caught him. Supposedly, he didn't have a fair trial, and now he's serving a life sentence like a rat in a cage."

"Rao," Kara rubbed her temples.

"OK, Slade," Oliver leaned forward, elbows on his knees. "How can we help?"

"I need you to help me find my son," Slade answered.

Kara snorted. "What, did you think I was going to hug you and then go prancing back to National City? I don't need to hear anymore, I'm going anyway."

"Exactly, like you ever need to ask for my help, I'm already there," Kara said.

Oliver chuckled. "Guess that means I'm in, too. Just reminding you, Slade, last we met, you told me that I couldn't live in two worlds."

"I'm not asking you to come back in," Slade shook his head. "Strangely enough, what I need is diplomacy, which means I don't want Green Arrow. I need Oliver Queen."

"Hmm, needing diplomacy when you don't have it?" Kara tilted her head teasingly. "Shock."

Slade snorted, lightly cuffing her on the back of the head, making her squeak and reaching up to fix her hair. "You're not a mayor, little one, or I'd be happy with just you."

"I'm still here," Oliver complained, making all three of them smile and chuckle. Oliver had to admit, it was good to have Slade back. He had missed his brother, and it was obvious Kara had missed him, too. "All right, I'm in."

"Thanks for trusting me, kid," Slade said gratefully.

"Of course," Oliver nodded. "I've trusted you in worse situations."

"Oliver," Kara gave him a look. "Don't jinx us. Something tells me we don't need that."

"I jinxed it, didn't I?" Oliver said, making Malcolm snicker.

"Why are you giggling?" Roy said.

Malcolm just whistled innocently, making Laurel burst out into a fit of giggles.

"She might be right," Slade admitted.

"Fine," Oliver nodded, standing up. "We'll get back to the loft, get ready to go. What's the plan?"

"I've organized transport to Kasnia," Slade answered, standing up as well, Kara following suit. "Wheels up at 2200. I'll meet you out front at 2100."

"We'll be there," Kara nodded, giving him another hug. "Promise we will be."

"Thank you," Slade told her, looking at Oliver. "Both of you."

Oliver simply nodded as Kara kissed Slade's cheek, and he held the door open for her as Kara picked up her bag, the two of them leaving. "You're comfortable with this?" Kara asked Oliver as they left. "I mean, you were OK going all vigilante on Edge. I still want a photo of that, by the way."

"I'll see if Felicity's got one," Oliver said dryly, making her laugh. "But yes, I'm sure. But William?"

"Alex came with me," Kara told him as they walked down the stairs. "She can watch him. We both trust her, and she's great with kids. Not to mention some school topics he might need help with."

"That is a plus," Oliver admitted. "Are you going right back to the loft?"

"No," Kara shook her head. "I'll drop by and say hi to Malcolm and Laurel first, then I'll meet you over there."

"OK," Oliver smiled, kissing her. "Love you."

"Love you, too," Kara whispered back, squeezing his hand as they separated outside, Oliver heading back to the loft, Kara to where Malcolm and Laurel were staying low.

Felicity Smoak

"Got him," Felicity said suddenly, making Curtis look up. "Well, I didn't get him get him, but I identified him."

"Identified who?" Curtis frowned.

"Our sniper," Felicity answered, pointing to the screen, showing a familiar masked figure that made Curtis sigh. "Thought your T-spheres could track his visor."

Dinah sighed as she saw Vigilante, making Laurel grimace.

"Well, that was then," Curtis typed quickly. "This is apparently now. He must have hacked the tracer."

"Or got a new visor."

"It's not like they sell them at Walmart, Felicity."

"Guys, update time," Felicity announced. "I think our vigilante's back in town."

Dinah Drake

"He's the shooter?" Dinah asked as she walked around the crime scene, looking around.

"I saw him coming out of the sniper's nest," Felicity confirmed.

"CSU's here," Dinah warned. "Don't know how much evidence we'll be able to pull."

"Well, why don't we work with what we have?" Curtis suggested. "Mainly, the vigilante seemed to be targeting Councilwoman Pollard."

"Seemed to be being the operative word," Felicity added.

"Well, Pollard's the one who's championing the anti-vigilante bill," Curtis pointed out. "Seems like a guy named Vigilante wouldn't like her much."

"Yeah, but martyr her?" Dig snorted as he followed Dinah, looking around the crime scene. "That would get this bill passed faster than you could say obstruction."

"If it passes, I'm gonna have to consider arresting myself," Dinah scoffed, watching Dig pick up a bullet shell.

"Excuse me," a voice behind them said, and both Dig and Dinah tensed, turning around as Watson walked up. "What are you doing here? You're not SCPD."

"Ugh. Can she just... go away."

"No, he's not, and this is not a federal case," Dinah retorted.

"Still doesn't explain what John Diggle, who works personal security for the mayor, is doing at a crime scene," Watson countered.

"I have relevant experience, and the mayor thought this could use a fresh set of eyes," Dig said smoothly.

"What type of experience?" she tilted her head, walking up.

"Sniper," Dig answered after a moment.

"I don't recall reading that in your military file."

Dig narrowed his eyes, folding his arms. "I'm sorry, tell me again why you're reviewing my service jacket?"

"Mayor Queen didn't mention he was under investigation?" Watson raised an eyebrow.

"Of course he did," Dig snorted. "It has nothing to do with that."

"But you've been working with him for the past six years, which makes us overdo for a chat," Watson told him. When Dig and Dinah exchanged glances, she scoffed. "I could wait for a subpoena if you'd prefer."

"No," Dig smirked, shaking his head. "I'm an open book."

"Step into my office," Watson said triumphantly, stepping back to let Dig past her. Dig did so, but Watson held up a hand when Dinah went to follow. "Uh uh," she shook her head. "Private conversation."

Dinah fumed, tapping her finger on her phone as she watched Watson follow Dig.

Kara Danvers

Kara knocked on Malcolm's door, shuffling back and forth, anxious to get going. When Malcolm opened the door, he blinked in surprise. "Kara!" he smiled, standing back to let her in. "Well, this is a surprise!"

"I would have called, but I'm in a rush," Kara smiled, walking inside, seeing Laurel look up from her monitor. "Hi, Laurel."

"Hey," Laurel waved, standing up and walking over. "How are you?"

"Better," Kara answered, giving her a hug. "Slade's back in town."

"He is?" Laurel asked in surprise.

"And he didn't think to tell us?" Malcolm snorted.

"I think my son is a reason to be otherwise occupied," Deathstroke said, glaring at Dark Archer, who hides behind Black Siren.

"Well, it's not for long," Kara shook her head. "It's why I'm here. Slade's taking off again at 2200."

"Why?" Malcolm frowned, folding his arms. "I thought he'd stay longer, at least to see you."

Kara tucked her hair behind her ear. "Uh . . . Oliver and I are going with him, actually."

"Really?" Laurel's eyebrows shot up. "That's got to be important to pull Oliver away from Star City."

"It is," Kara sighed. "Slade found Joe."

"Good!"

"But?" Malcolm prompted, frowning.

"But," Kara nodded, "he's in trouble. A lot of trouble. Life sentence trouble. In Kasnia."

"Kasnia?" Malcolm whistled. "That's a flight."

"Well, we're going," Kara shrugged. "And I wanted to drop by and make sure I said hi in case things got too hectic when we returned."

"Good luck," Laurel told her with a smile.

"Thanks," Kara chuckled, then paused when she saw Malcolm with a thoughtful look on his face. "Oh, no."

"That's never good," Laurel said.

"What?" he raised an eyebrow at her.

"Malcolm," she folded her arms. "What are you thinking?" Malcolm just grinned at her.

"Uh oh. Thats Malcolm's crazy idea face," Thea said.

Slade snorted and said, "No kidding."

AN: Just a reminder, I love all of you, you are all amazing.