15. Nanda Parbat

Complete story — includes the ending

Oliver and Thea continue their training with Merlyn. Thea confesses the whole truth to Laurel, who instead blames Merlyn; Thea makes a deal to turn him over to the League. Laurel confronts Merlyn and is outmatched, but they are interrupted by Nyssa and the League, resulting in Merlyn's capture. Having imprisoned Nyssa, Oliver decides to go to Nanda Parbat to rescue Merlyn so Thea won't blame herself when she realizes that she has sentenced her father to death. Oliver and Diggle infiltrate Nanda Parbat, but walk into a trap set by Ra's. Oliver tells Diggle that Thea was not his only motive and that he could not accept defeat by someone else. Diggle states that he considers him a brother. Thea confesses the truth to Nyssa and offers her the chance at revenge. Ray tests the flight capabilities of his completed A.T.O.M. exo-suit. Instead of killing Oliver, Ra's expresses his praise for Oliver's courage and strength; he then asks Oliver to replace him as the head of the League. In flashbacks, Oliver is debriefed by Matthew and freed. On their way, Oliver and the Yamashiros are attacked. Oliver flees for safety with Akio, Maseo's son.