He just didnt expect to face a mystically superpowered villain with dreams of destroying the world.
He lost a public seat of power, he lost his engagement, and he lost a beloved friend.
Powered by the deaths of tens of thousands, Darhk is seemingly unstoppable.
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The only lead they have is Felicitys laptop, which shes currently tracking.
But for now theyre powerless, and Felicitys tracker leads them to the abandoned offices of HIVE.
And one heading for Star City will desecrate the metropolis in 45 minutes.
So, no pressure, Team Arrow.
And then, silence.
The team takes down their attackers, with even Malcolm Merlyn showing up to help keep them safe.
(Well, hes concerned about Thea, at least.
Hope has disappeared from Star City, and even from the man who wanted to restore it.
This hooded figure reminded him this city is worth fighting for, worth saving.
If Oliver could give him inspiration and hope then, why cant he do the same for others now?
The crowd stops and listens as Oliver tries to unite them.
Theyve survived an undertaking, a siege, and an outbreak.
Theyll survive this too, so long as they cling to one another for strength.
Sure, all those other soldiers died attempting the same, but Oliver doesnt intend to die tonight.
Hes stopped in his paces, however, by the denizens of Star City.
Theyve gathered to yell like an angry mob, but a mob fighting for good.
He even grazes Damiens cheek with an arrow, a warning shot goading Darhk into battle.
Felicity, asking for the room, tries to appeal to Coopers better nature.
But theyre not alone.
Darhk has his ghosts, while Oliver has Diggle, Lyla, and the people of Star City.
Hes helped up by Quentin, whos returned after dropping Donna off to help save his city.
That Oliver Queen fella inspired him, after all.
Everyone jumps into the fray once again, Oliver going for Darhk directly.
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He takes him down, grabbing his enemy in one hand and a stray arrow in another.
But, Oliver reasons, he had a choice with Slade.
With Darhk, there is only one option.
Frankly, many of them arent too fond of where they find themselves.
So it comes down to the original three, Diggle, Felicity, and Oliver.
That is until Diggle tells Oliver he too needs some time away.
Lyla may understand why he killed Andy, but John still doesnt quite understand it.
Yet Taiana then asks Oliver to kill her because she can feel the power of the idol consuming her.
The fracturing of Team Arrow, at least for the moment, leaves Oliver in a puzzled state himself.
He then gets a call that, at least for the moment, gives him some purpose.
Its just an interim position, but Oliver is sworn in as mayor of Star City.
He returns to base, ready to protect Star City seemingly on his own.
Hes not alone, though.
They have quite the mess waiting for them, but together united they can rebuild.
