Robert Queen has been shot with an arrow while trying to save his daughter Emiko's life. Weakly, he begs his son Oliver to go after his killer before he gets away. The Arrow Clan needs the Green Arrow now. As he dies, Robert apologizes for putting his son through all of this. Overcome by emotion, Oliver swears that he'll give Komodo the Green Arrow he craves but when he touches the totemic weapon, his mind is filled with images and memories. After a moment's breath, he assures Shado that he is alright, and returns to the chase. Katana, meanwhile, is pursuing Lady Onyx of the Fist Clan. As she hurries to the waiting freighter, Onyx has her men hold Katana off but fists are little help against the Soultaker Sword. Unfortunately, the freighter is on the move before she is done cutting them to