Disclaimer: I do not own Arrow.

So, this is the last chapter. I would like to thank everyone who has stuck with me throughout this story. If you haven't already, you'll need to read 'The Arrow and Canary' to see how this series ends. I guarantee you'll want to after this chapter.

Nana Parbat, one month later

Afternoon

Maseo docked his small fishing boat. Stepping off, he removed his cloak and wondered into the area. He had barely been on land for five minutes when he found what he was hoping for. A man dressed in a black uniform with only his eyes visible appeared in front of him and held a sword to his neck.

"I demand an audience with Ra's al Ghul." Maseo demanded fearlessly.

Monastery, Hong Kong

Same time

Tatsu sat in a meditative pose, her eyes closed. A single flame stood before her as she tried to block out all thoughts of Maseo and Akio.

Russia, tattoo parlor

Same time

"We don't get many Americans here." A man with a Russian accent said as he went to work.

"We're here on work." Sara said as she watched him perform on Oliver.

"You surprise me; most men would at least twitch or grunt at this. It doesn't seem to bother you at all." The tattoo artist said looking at Oliver curiously.

"There are things far more painful." Oliver said tonelessly.

"All done," the tattoo artist said as he removed his tools and Oliver stood up, "why did you want to have those tattooed on your body? If I may ask?"

"As a reminder. Of things I've done, of things I've lost." Oliver said as he looked down at the Chinese symbols on his body before putting his shirt back on.

The tattoo artist stopped as he looked over at the couple. It was clear to him that the couple had been through something highly traumatic. The look in their eyes reminded him of war veterans, haunted by things they had seen and done. Even by things they had lost along the way.

"Here's the cash." Sara said as she handed him his money.

The tattoo artist accepted it and watched as they walked out of his shop. Outside, Sara turned to Oliver as he put his arm around her.

"Our contact said that White is here. We need to find her. And end her." Sara growled.

"And we will. I promise. And this one, I will keep." Oliver vowed.

Argus base, unspecified location

Same time

Amanda Waller, having just recovered from her injuries, entered the room. One of her operatives, Emil Hamilton, was standing over their new project. His face filled with guilt and remorse until he saw her. Like so many of her other operatives, his face became blank once he saw her. He had learned not to let his emotions be seen around her long ago.

"How is the project doing?" Waller asked as she walked inside.

"It's doing fine. But ma'am, this feels…wrong." Hamilton said letting just the barest hint of emotion leak through.

"Whether it is wrong or not is not up for debate. Leave us." Waller demanded and Hamilton did after some hesitation.

Waller walked up and stared down at her newest project. Many would call things such as monster and inhuman for this, but she did not care. Sometimes, you had to make hard choices to protect the world and that was exactly what she had done, Waller told herself as she stared down at the sleeping form of Shado Laurel Queen.

So, what do you guys think of that plot twist? Please leave any thoughts or comments in a review, feedback is greatly appreciated.