Overheard

Disclaimer: I own nothing but what you see here and this was born out of a random idea I got while watching the Year's End episode. This also soundly ignores the unnecessary drama between Oliver and Tommy during Unfinished Business. And Star1X, if you want me to respond to you about your idea, you need to allow me to be able to respond to your pm.


Shock, horror, and downright pissed off were several feelings Thea Dearden Queen had been feeling for several weeks now ever since she had chosen to go and be nosey where her dear interfering brother was concerned. Thinking she could somehow use whatever she heard to get back at him for interrupting her time with Shane in her bedroom. However, listening to him and Mr. Diggle talk very seriously about a horrible kidnapping situation that his bodyguard had brought to his attention hadn't been what she was expecting. Nor was she expecting to hear her brother be so damn gung ho about doing something about it. What that was, she wasn't exactly sure of since it wasn't like he had any kind of skills. And that wasn't the anger in her talking either, but just a cold hard fact of life as she doubted anything he might have learned on the island in order to stay alive would help in this situation. But then he left while she made sure to avoid being seen by either him or Mr. Diggle. She was somewhat annoyed what all she heard wasn't exactly something she could go to mom with. Well, maybe she could but she wasn't sure what their mother would actually do other then wanting to possibly tell him she was proud of wanting to be a good enough man to do something about those people but it was best left to the Police.

But the Hood showed up about 20 minutes later and got the hostages to safety and rumor had it that a big fight went down between him and the whacko who had kidnapped those people. Quite a few black and green arrows had been recovered too with areas of the inside of the building looking wrecked. And then she, her mom, and Walter had gotten the call from Mr. Diggle about Ollie being in the hospital. And suddenly… Suddenly, she knew that had been him under that damn hood as everything suddenly made sense to her after that! Who in her view, had bastardized the artform of Archery with all his killing and the like. Even if it did help out those who'd been screwed over by those he went after, along with those people who'd been kidnapped tonight. It was damned obvious to her that Mr. Diggle was in on the whole thing, especially if he was able to come up with a believable enough story for how her brother had ended up in the hospital. The very same brother who had LIED to her about not being the Hood when he really was! Thea suddenly found herself no longer wishing to know what had happened to him on that horrible island if it was enough to turn him into a bow wielding vigilante! And so she had put on a believable act, one that wasn't entirely an act since she was relieved he was okay despite looking like Hell. The young Queen would even stick around to see if she could over hear any other juicyness from her dear liar liar of a brother.

And getting rewarded for her efforts in the process and feeling a chill go down her spine after hearing her brother promise Mr. Diggle that this other Archer would get his. The fact their dad had something to do with some list was bothersome and she wished she could ask about it but that would probably cause problems. And as much as she wanted to yell at him for lying and being a killer, she found herself not wanting to give him added Hell since he was already in a lot of pain. That he didn't suit up for a good while after that, even after clearly healing had surprised her. Even making her hope somewhat that he had chosen to stop since she could tell despite his best attempts to hide it that he had been shaken by what had happened with that other Archer. Him putting up a Hammock inside the house at one point was somewhat amusing too and thankfully kept her mind off his being the Hood, in addition to Walter's mysterious disappearance for awhile. Getting to know one of the few tidbits about his island life being that someone he knew there had taught him how to do it. Sadly, the Hammock only lasted about three days before their mother told him to remove it from the hallway he had placed it in and then placed it in his room.

Which had disappointed Thea some until he told her she could lay in it whenever she wanted. Giving her an opening he had no clue about giving her to see if she could find anything in his room when he wasn't around that would help her when she decided to finally tell him she knows he's the Hood and his attempts at denying it like the lying liar pants on fire jerk he is. Laurel it seemed, as of course it would be because of her even without the older woman knowing about it, managed to get Oliver to re-suit up. And just in time too thanks to the threat of a firefighter who'd been believed dead but back for revenge. After Tommy's jerk of a dad had been shot and survived it thanks to her brother managing to talk Tommy into a blood transfusion, Thea was damned sure Tommy knew now as well! Especially given the fact the two seemed rather… Stiff around one another. Leading to her having a rather revealing chat with her one time crush. "Wait… You've known about him being the Hood for awhile now!?" He asked in complete shock.

"Yep, since Christmas actually after I ended up putting two and two together." Came the dry response.

"Why haven't you done anything about this!? I mean… Does Ollie even know!?"

"Nope. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be all that happy if he did know. And as for why I haven't done anything? That's more than obvious you know. He's my brother, even if I am pissed as Hell with him!"

Tommy nodded at that with a heavy sigh. "Man… This is heavy."

"Heavier then my drug habits." Quipped the girl with a shake of the head.

Her knowing would give Tommy someone to talk too, well, more like vent at any rate. Both being tempted to tell Mr. Diggle that she knew but deciding not too. Thea would even learn that her brother's base of operations was the club he was putting together! Which was actually rather smart of him surprisingly enough but she had to wonder when he'd get found out. As his luck had to run out eventually. Something that honestly scared her somewhat. The fact he had some Blonde girl from QC helping him out with the computer stuff made Thea rather curious as to how that happened. Meeting Roy however after he had oh so nicely stolen her purse and then played her with a fake sob story about his mom had ended up putting her big brother and his being the Hood to the back of her mind. Especially after the two of them had started to get a bit hot and heavy with one another. Which kinda made her thankful to her brother in a way for having not only gotten Laurel to help her with her potential future in jail but also putting a dangerous drug selling whacko who went by 'The Count' of all things in the hospital. Even if how he had done that had been a little much but whatever. Thea would also have given herself a pat on the back for putting on the act that she had during the time Helena Bertinelli had shown up.

Who she was so gonna have words with her lunk headed brother about when he finally knew she knew about his other life. Helena being back had sadly ended his thing with McKenna and had caused him to withdraw too for awhile. But given that she had been pretty focused on Roy, Thea had paid it little attention. At least until she and her boyfriend had gotten into it and he ended up being kidnapped by another whackjob known as 'The Savior'. Until Ollie thankfully managed to save him while Tommy stayed with her and kept her company. His saving Roy made her pretty much be less pissed, horrified, and shocked by his being the Hood. A name she thought was stupid to be honest and needed something a little better. A belief Tommy whole heartedly agreed on, causing the two to spend a short time coming up with all kinds of ridiculous code names he could use at one point. But then her boyfriend, one Roy 'Definitely an idiot' Harper had gotten something of an obsession for her brother's other self. Wanting to meet him and even be trained by him since he felt the man had unintentionally changed his life forever after saving him.

And seeing how much this meant to the boy she was coming to care so much for, she decided to help support him on this much to his surprise. "Guess its time then." Murmured Thea aloud after a moment the two of them had.

Causing him to look at her in confusion. "What do you mean by that?"

"Oh, well, let's just say I know who the Hood is actually."

"What!? Wait, are you just messing with me?" Roy asked her suspiciously.

"No, dummie, I'm not. I told you, I'm all in with this. I pretty much figured out who it was during Christmas but he doesn't know I know. Yet."

"Oh, wanna share then?"

"You happen to know him actually."

Roy looked at her in confusion. "I do?"

"Yep. About a certain height, kinda broody, owns a certain club I got you a job at." Thea hinted as she cuddled up to him.

Watching as he put two and two together until it dawned on him. "No way."

"Mmm, yes way."

"No way, seriously!?"

"Yep." Came the response with her popping the 'p'.

A disbelieving laugh escaped him. "Your… Your brother is the Hood!?"

"I know. Who'd have thought it possible, right?"

"How is he the Hood!? It, it doesn't make any sense! I mean… We make slightly more sense then that!"

Thea arched an eyebrow at her boyfriend. "Are you implying we don't make sense, Harper?" She asked with a dangerous undertone in her voice.

One he heard but bravely, or perhaps, foolishly ventured on. "Well, we are from two different worlds you know. But like I said, we still make more sense then your brother being the Hood." Informed the young man.

"You're lucky I like you and are willing to accept that or I would kick your ass, Roy Harper."

He grinned at her and kissed her. "But I have to correct you one thing though."

"Oh, what's that?"

"You and I? WE DEFINITELY make a hundred percent more sense then my brother being the Hood." The teen Queen stated firmly and assuredly.

Causing him to chuckle and nod in agreement. "I bow to your magnificent all knowing ways." He told her jokingly.

A pat on the shoulder came from her. "Good boy, you are learning well. Now… You still wanna learn from my brother? I could teach you Archery myself if you wanted." Thea offered while running a hand down his chest.

He regarded her for a moment. "Something tells me we wouldn't be doing a lot of Archery learning if I took you up on that."

"I'll have you know that as a three year champion, I take Archery very seriously. Well, I did unti dad and Ollie died. The drugs and alcohol didn't really help." Thea looked a bit ashamed of herself there, causing Roy to squeeze her to him in a show of comfort.

Something she appreciated a great deal. "Well, in that case, I'd be happy to learn if your brother won't teach me. Actually… I might decide to learn from you even if he doesn't refuse."

"Buttering me up are we?"

"Of course, that way, when you least expect it, I'll have the perfect opportunity to steal your purse again." He told her with a grin.

"That would get you an arrow in the knee, Roy Harper." Came the mock warning with a grin of her own.

"How very Skyrim of you." Roy deadpanned and getting an eyeroll in return.

"Hmm, damn skippy. So anyways… When do you wanna go talk to my brother about this? Knowing him, he's probably at the club where I'm pretty sure his secret lair or whatever is at somewhere."

"Like the basement?"

"Probably, best place for it." Mused Thea thoughtfully.

Roy considered that for a moment and then spoke. "Let's go see him now. Best part of this is the entertainment I'll probably get out of the whole thing." He said with a smile.

Causing Thea to look at him in slight confusion at first until it dawned on her. "Oh, definitely." Smirked the young Queen teen.

Chuckling, the two kissed and then headed off to visit the not so jolly Ollie. Who knew me being nosey would lead to this moment?


Author's Notes: Well, sounds like Oliver's gonna be in for a tough time! Originally, I was gonna put this in Possibilities, but I've decided not too. And yes, there will be a second part. So no worries there!