It's been 5 years since the crisis merged the worlds, and Oliver Queen's noble sacrifice, five years ago today was the day Oliver Queen, died so everyone could live.

Through her drunken haze Sara realized, Mia would be 5 right now!

At the Memorial it was decided that everyone would go their separate ways and reunite last night to seek out Felicity and Mia, and Sara was the only one who remembered and she was an angry drunk as she half walks half stumbles through the dark alley, disorientated and semi drunk, disembodied male voice said, "Such a Pity you were the only one who kept your word, if she had Nyssa Raatko would be here now to help you!"

How does he know that name, Sara thought looking around desperately trying to find the man who owned the voice and beat them to a bloody pulp!

Sara sobers up real fast and her senses are on overdrive as she casts them out and tries to find the origin of the disembodied voice itself, only to have that same voice say, "If I wanted to kill you I could have done it already."

The Man's voice was calm to the point of being cold almost dead as it said, "It seems The League wants it's Canary back!"

Sara has no time to react as a distinguished older man walks out of the shadows only to ghost right in-front of Sara. He vanished leaving Sara to wonder, How does he know about…The League of Assassins!... And how does he know that name?

Thanks to her training Sara knew the importance of drama and Illusion and she thought, Magic, no not magic, not illusion, he just knows how to make an entrance!

Turning 180 degrees she looks down the alley trying to see why he is doing. She does not see him kill the 2 highly trained League members as see the bodies drop to the ground once he is finished!

From his actions Sara Knew 2 things, First whoever this person was they are dam fast, Second, they are extremely deadly.

Better not underestimate him, he may look 60 but! Sara thought, as she watched him search both bodies. Then Sara heard one phrase that made her blood run cold "2 bodies for pick up and disposal!"

"This must be their first mission, notice how fresh the calluses are, unlike your own!" He said not looking up.

Giving him a sideways glance Sara wondered, When, did he see my hands!

Moments later

"The League of Assassins are a perversion of what they were meant to be Sara!" The man said standing up walking to meet her he says, "You have questions and you will have your answers Sara, but not here and not now!"

Inclining his head to the bodies he said, "Their friends are still skulking around here somewhere, the less they know about me the better!"

Who the hell is he, Sara thought, trying to make sense of what just happened, even with all her training Sara could barely she his movements!

Moments later a nondescript van pulls up and 6 men get out, the leader of the group is treated like an old friend given a-number-of uncut gems as his companions load the bodies in the back.

Looking at the man Sara said,"Alright... I'll bite, who are you?"

"Rahman… at your service" He said spreading his arms wide to show he meant no harm, however that display said something else.

"Rahman, you are not what you pretend to be are you, I saw what you did because you wanted me to see it!" Sara said as her fight or flight instinct kicked in as her body started gearing up for a fight!

Rahman sotto soft spoken voice said, "Mrs. Lance before you resort to violence, do come with me before their friends arrive!"

15 minutes later

Taking a breath, he said, "Ta-er al-Sahfer, I mean you no harm, and as you've just witnessed, I am, Out of Your League, so to speak."

Sara's mind froze she wanted to run but her body would not listen turning to look at him asking, "H-How do you know that name

All he did was wink at Sara and say, "All in good time!"

Later that night at an undisclosed location as the sun began to set Rahman said, "I can complete your training if you wish!"

Rahman produces an Omani Dagger and places it on the table: In that moment Sara Lance knew what the person standing before her was as she saw the crest on the Dagger itself

"You're a member of-"

He demeanor changed from warm and inviting to cold and distant as Rahman chided, "Do not speak that name, unless you seek an audience Sara!"

Suddenly his demeanor sifted 180 degrees again as his tone was warn and inviting telling her, "You have until I come back to contemplate my offer you will be safe here!"

"Where are you going" Sara asks him thinking, His temperament is like Ra's al Ghul

"To deliver a message!" Rahman told Sara, and the thing that struck Sara was how calmly he told her.

"Sara... I am nothing like my former apprentice Ra's al Ghul, his every action was driven by ego, to a true assassin, emotions don't enter into the equation!" Rahman told Sara in a hushed tone as he stood and walked away.

Two days later somewhere in The Eastern Hindu Kush Range of the Sudan,in the isolated city of Nanda Parbat Rahman stealthy made his way to the bed chambers of Talia al Ghul current head of the League he thrusts a dagger through a note the into mattress.

Then he melts into the Shadows once more!

Entering her bed chambers Talia al Ghul sees the dagger and becomes irate killing the guards outside the chamber itself

The Note Reads:

Come after Ta-er al-Sahfer again and pay the price.

The Order of Assassins

"Fathers past plagues me still, they deemed him too extreme and expel him!" Talia spat as she seethed! Reading the last line of the note:

"We will be watching… Talia al Ghul!"

Crumpling up note she angrily throws it into the fire She Screamed, "READY THE PLANE!" in an irate tone, Talia thought, My father's legacy plagues me still! This ends NOW!

2 days in later Star City Sara Lance sat drinking coffee at an outdoor cafe when Rahman caught up with her' looking up from her morning paper Sara asks, "What did you do, as of 48 hours ago every active member of the League left Star City with no intention of returning!"

With a light chuckle Rahman said, "It would seem my message was taken to heart!"

Sara had a (What does that mean Look on her face!)

"I traveled to Nanda Parbat and infiltrated Talia al Ghul's bed-chamber and planted a dagger with a note in her mattress"

Sara Lance had spent 5 ½ years in Nanda Parbat and knew the defenses intimately, and knew how impenetrable they were to outsiders, she assessed the man standing before her Sara Thinking, Who… No what are you!

"Not at impenetrable as you think Mrs. Lance!" Rahman said, Finishing his Turkish Coffee he notices a 5' 8 " women with dark hair who is taking an unusual interest in his dining companion.

He quickly scribbles a note on a napkin and asks the wait staff to deliver it then walks off.

30 minutes later sitting in a courtyard with him she slowly realizes what Rahman told her as look that passed between them said enough, he didn't need to explain anything more Sara thought, The message is clear… I can get to you anytime any place I want, nowhere is safe from me!

Sara had been trained well and his choice of beverage spoke volumes, in her mind she starts putting the pieces together, "His skin tone, His Dialect is Middle Eastern, lastly his choice of coffee… If he is what I think he is even if I try to escape, I am a dead woman!

Good! Rahman thought, She is as good as the roomers say she is.

Recognizing that she now knows what he is and lowering his voice so only Sara could hear and Rahman states, "I am a direct lineal descendant of Hassan-i Sabbah I was the one that threw Ra's al Ghul out of the Order, because his ideas and ideology were deemed too extreme"

Sara nearly spit out her mouthful of Coffee on the spot, thinking, I know that Sir name I was told that group went extinct ages ago!

Come Sara, I know a place we can talk freely without having to worry about being overheard!" Rahman stated, noticing the women on the fringe of the outside patio of the café, thinking, Nyssa are you her guardian angel, or are you going to deliver final judgement?

One hour later at an undisclosed location Rahman continued his tale saying, "The Order is not extinct we merely went underground…"

She looked at him wondering what his interest in her was, he could have killed her 2 hours ago and be done with it so why was he telling her about An Order of Assassins that predate The League by centuries.

Looking over Sara's shoulder to the Shadow at the opposite end of the courtyard Rahman notices the light reflecting of the skin around her eyes, within the depth of the shadow Nyssa al Ghul thinks, I know he saw me back at the cafe, so why hasn't he ordered his 4 bodyguards to attack?

A tense 30 minutes passed before their private war of attrition was finally broken He said, "I have no doubt you could hit me from that distance Nyssa, but are you willing to risk the women you love just to kill me!"

The man took on a deadly aura and looking into the deepest part on the shadow as Nyssa contemplates her options, the Stranger said, "Even if you do hit me, I could survive and my men would kill you and dispose of the body before you could make it to a pit for rejuvenation!"

Within the shadow Nyssa thought, Shit, he knows about them!

Sipping some coffee, he waited for her to make a choice, and said, "If you truly wish to kill me and be sure there is only one way!"

From within the shadow Nyssa's disembodied voice said, "A Blade!"

"Ah but there is the dilemma!" Smiling as his gaze bore a hole in the shadow itself Rahman stated, "If you kill me, the identity of your mother dies with me!"

That got her attention as Nyssa thought, My Moth…. His gaze was unnerving to Nyssa. The only other person that could do that to her with nothing more than a look was her father Ra's al Ghul.

5 minutes later defeated Nyssa slowly walks out of the shadows, expecting death from 4 the bodyguards as they move to subdue her, Rahman raised his hand stating, "ENOUGH... she has been tailing me since the cafe!" in a rough tenuous tenor.

"If she truly wanted me dead, she could have done it at the cafe!" He motioned for her to step forward staring down his men Rahman told both women to follow him.

As if reading Nyssa's mind, Rahman said, "As I am sure you surmised Nyssa, I let you follow us, knowing you were there!"

"The Note with the destination helped!" Nyssa exclaimed falling in line behind Sara

Moments later the trio walk through the corridors into a private study, Nyssa noticed a portrait of herself hanging on the wall next to one of her host!

What the hell, Who is she? Nyssa thought gazing at it, why does she look like me!

"We will get to the portrait in a moment, as your lovely companion can attest, I was the one that killed and disposed of your men!" Looking at Nyssa he said, "I am also the one that infiltrated Nanda Parbat and left that Dagger for your sister Talia al Ghul!"

The battle of wills began 15 minute ago Nyssa had 30 years' worth of training to help her hide her emotions, however Rahman had decades more experience than she did at both hiding and detecting the subtle muscle fluctuations that give away intent and he could tell Nyssa was livid.

The very idea that someone violated her home and leave an Assassins ultimatum had the women seething.

"So, tell me Nyssa what do you think of the portrait of my daughter?" Her mind was reeling from the revelation as much as she wanted to scream, she could not find her voice. Nyssa's mouth opened as if to say something and then closed again.

WHAT! Nyssa's mind screamed looking at the man as he said, "I am Rahman… your grandfather"

An Asian woman in her mid-20's walks in and whispers something in Rahman ear.

One hour later looking at his companions Rahman, said "Please, follow Emiko, she will lead you to a gallery where you may observe and not be observed!" No sooner had the women gotten into position then Rahman said, "Show her in"

Like her sister Talia al Ghul noticed the portrait, as she walks in taking a seat with her 2 bodyguards standing behind her.

"Admiring the portrait of my daughter are you!" He said, that got Talia's attention fast as she turned to look at her host.

"Please send your bodyguards away, what will be said is for your ears only!" He said calmly

"They stay!" Talia said firmly.

Gazing from one man to the other Rahman said, "If I ask you to kill this woman!"

From just behind her Talia al Ghul hears the seals of 2 swords being broken as they were being drawn.

They're his men, he sent them undercover… Talia thought, How many more are there in my ranks?

Holding up a hand signaling them to stop and looking directly into Talia al Ghul's eyes Rahman smiles and said, "Like your father… you don't vet who you let join your League, and you never questioned why they were so skilled!"

Reaching into her bag Talia places the dagger on the desk asking, "Why the warning!"

Smiling Rahman said, "Because it would pain my granddaughter to lose her only sister, Poring her coffee he said, "I will not kill you… today!"

"However, if you keep trying to bring Ta-er al-Sahfer back into the fold!" Rahman states sipping his coffee, telling Talia "She and her lover are now under my protection… come after her again and I will kill you regardless of the fact your sister is my granddaughter!"

Walking her to the door of his office and gesturing to the 2 men behind her he said, "You may keep them with my compliments!"

"A word of advice Talia, from now on at least one of them should be a woman!" Rahman said solemnly.

"when you wish to contact me simply tell one of them!"

Looking at the 2 masked men he said, "I am Rahman i Sabbah, 22nd head of The Order of Assassins you are to protect that women with your lives and follow her orders."

"If you do not your lives are forfeit!"

That got Talia's attention, as he said, "A Lazarus Pit, no, The water of Life!"

"Talia, Assassins were never meant to shape the future, we merely correct it when it goes off course!"

30 minutes later at dinner Nyssa and Sara are eating when Rahman, said, "Forgive a grandfather's curiosity Sara do you love Nyssa!"

The look on Sara and Nyssa's face told Rahman everything he needed to know, calling over one of the guards Rahman said, "Do invite Master Talia al Ghul to stay, I believe she is using the practice yards."

One hour later in room set up for quite meditation in the home Talia al Ghul was waiting and getting exasperated with her host.

"I do apologize Talia I realize your eager to get back to the safety of Nanda Parbat, but this is the one place we can converse without electric ears or eyes. Standing next to Rahman was a 5-year-old blond girl.

"This is Mia, the daughter of Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak!" four heads snapped to face Rahman. The girl tugged on Rahman's sleeve asking, a small quite voice asks, "Which one!"

Pointing to Emiko Adachi, Rahman said, "She is your aunt!"

Walking over to Emiko Mia wrapped her arms around Emiko's leg/waist, taking a knee Emiko picked the girl up, holding her in the safety of her arms. The Little girl tucked her head into Emiko's Neck/shoulder whispering, "If your papa's sista why you look difwent!"

Emiko whispers, "I had a different mama!" Mia seamed to accept that as a small, tiny voice asked, "What was papa like!"

As Mia smiled the cause of her speech impediment was obvious, she lost one of her teeth and it was affecting her speech pattern.

Sara's mind drifted back to Oliver Queen's Funeral/Memorial service and Sara spoke up saying, "He was a Hero, Mia!"

"What's that?!" Mia asked, shyly, tucking her head back in the crook of Emiko's neck.

In that moment, all four women understood why they were there, each one of them knew a different side of the man that was Oliver Queen, to Talia al Ghul he was Al Sah-him the handpicked successor to Ra's al Ghul and League of Assassins.

To Nyssa al Ghul he was a friend and a lover and although they can't legally prove it, he may or may not have been her husband.

To Sara Lance, he was the fiercest of friends and allies.

"One day she will grow into his mantle, until then be her family Emiko, Nyssa train her and tell her about him.

"Talia keep her existence a secret, tell her what you know of Al Sah-him don't lie to her but keep age in mind!" Rahman told them

Nodding Talia said, "For the moment the world will forget Mia Queen was born

Peeking out between the strands of Emiko hair at Talia the girl touched Talia's facial scars asking, "They hurt!"

"Not anymore little one, I was burned!" Talia said softly.

Mia looked concerned then said, "That's why mama says not touch fire sticks!"

"You mean matches!" Talia asks as the girl nods and Talia said, "Good advice!"

Mia reaches for Talia who takes her, and Mia kisses her check, saying, "That's how mama makes my boo boos go away making Talia smile!"

Talia sits down with Mia and starts telling her a story Sitting next to her sister, Nyssa asks, "You too?"

Sitting across from them Sara said, "In the original timeline Nyssa trained her alone, but if the two of you trained her!"

Looking at Sara Talia asks, "You know this how!"

"Benefits of living and working on The Waverider… Don't ask!"

"She is right you know!" Talia said, "And your Grandfather is right Nyssa, Father killed because in the end he enjoyed it."

"Assassins should only kill when necessary!"

"Hello Slade" Rahman said as a bullet and blast proof barrier came down cutting off Nyssa, Talia, Sara, Emiko and Mia from Rahman.

Slade Wilson stood their holding a M9 (Beretta 92D) pistol pointing it at Rahman. Who only stood their unmoving!

Slade fired the double action at Rahman.

From behind the clear proof barrier a slack-jawed Nyssa asks, "Talia did he just dodge a bullet"

In the time it took Talia to answer Rahman dodges a second bullet by bending like a read of a willow tree, then sidestepping the third bullet then spinning three times dodging a third and advancing on Slade.

The only one that does not seem phased by the display is Emiko, and both Nyssa and Talia noticed it.

Grabbing Slade's wrist Rahman inverts, it 180 degrees and pop's the clip out of the sidearm and ejects it removing the remaining rounds with his thumb.

What no one not even Talia's practiced eyes saw was the fast and sharp strike too the base of the skull.

Looking at the 2 sisters Rahman said, "I never taught your father that because he would have misused it!"

"I was the one that completed Oliver Queen's training!"

Pausing to look at the group he Said, "Oliver last request before he became the man that saved the world was to take his family under my protection!" Rahman said softly.

"Talia, it's time for the League to die!"

"I know, I just fear what it will become without my guidance!"

Calling over one of his bodyguards Rahman said, "Unleash Armageddon!"

2 days later at Felicity Smoak's cabin Sara Lance sat talking to Felicity and explained what happened in the original timeline and Sara said, "You can come in now!"

Talia and her sister walked in Mia between them and Emiko brining up the rear, Felicity Smoak-Queen automatically goes into fight or flight mode when Sara said, "They're not here to hurt you!"

Felicity looks at her longtime friend as Sara said, "They are here to give Mia what Oliver can't!"

"What's that?" Felicity asks looking at the three women 2 of whom she knew for a fact were the deadliest people on earth!

"Talia will become your bodyguard and help Nyssa train her!" Sara explained, and Felicity asks, "And Emiko!"

"Auntie MiKo" Mia said in a breathy voice, as she yawned. Emiko picked her up and carried her to the sofa placing a throw over her.

"The League is no more Felicity!" Talia explained, "That does not mean All Oliver's enemies are gone, and we are 4 of the deadliest women on earth… would you take us on!"

The mere thought of it made Felicity shiver, as she said, "I have one stipulation, The training is age appropriate, if half the roomers of how you two were trained are true it was brutal"

Talia said, "Agreed"

"I have nothing against killing, but Oliver told me that sometimes living with what he did nearly destroyed him." Felicity said!

"Actually Talia, there is something!" Felicity said hopefully, "Mia has a half-brother, named William Clayton"

"You want me to help you find him!" Talia said, "I may no longer have the league intelligence network but I to know someone!"

Looking at the quick notes Felicity made, and taking out her phone Talia said, "Beloved, I need a favor for a friend, I need to find William Clayton son of Oliver Queen and Samantha Clayton born in late 2006 early 2007, thanks Bruce"

"When you find him come to Star City!"

Looking at Talia, Felicity quitely mutters, "Bruce W-Wane"

"We were lovers for a time!" Talia said with an undertone of regret.

"You Know Batman!" Nyssa mouthed, to keep identities secret!

That night as the sun sets theirs a knock on the door, tentatively Talia opens the door and Rahman walks in.

Talia immediately hears the irate voice of her son Damian in a burlap sack

"Why does my son have a bruised face!" Talia asks

"Because your son challenged me to a death match and lost…"

"I may be malak almawt however, I do not kill children unless I have to!" Rahman said.

Talia was the only one who recognized the name and said, "Your supposed to be a myth!"

What none of the women knew, not even Mia's mother was how adept the 5 year old was at lip reading and she understood the silent phrase, (You Know Batman!)