Hi guys. Yes, I know, this is yet another new story. Yes, I am working on new chapters for the ones I already have out, but I just couldn't leave this one alone. It's Au after the end of Season 2, with a little adjustment to the final episode. It's going to be Sara/Nyssa and then Thea with a female character from the DC universe I have already figured out, but for the time being, the character will be refereed to as the Mystic. I will say that the version of this character will be different from any canotical version, but I also think this would be a way this character would fit into the Arrow universe.
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Having said goodbye to her sister and her father, Sara walked beside Nyssa as they navigated the corridors of the ship in a comfortable silence. Soon enough, they arrived at what would be Sara's room on the boat.
"Sara, I understand that this is a sacrifice you are making, but I have to say I am happy you are back." Nyssa said, sitting down on the edge of the bed.
"It's hard leaving them again, but I feel better leaving them with the knowledge that I am fine and that I can take care of myself," Sara responded after a short bout of silence.
"You know, we've never had someone in quiet the situation that you are in," Nyssa commented, which got her a strange look from Sara. "You are a highly valued member of the league, but you also have friends and family on the outside who both know and accept that this is what you do," Nyssa explained while the boat lurched, signaling that their journey had started.
"I guess I am in an interesting position," Sara said.
"So, I have two bits of news for you, one you will probably like, and one you probably won't. Which do you want to hear first?" Nyssa asked Sara.
Sara paced for a couple seconds, deliberating the question. "Give me the news I will probably not like first," Sara said as she sat down next to Nyssa.
Nyssa took a deep breath before starting to speak, "We gained a new member today." Nyssa paused, preparing herself for what was going to happen once the words come out of her mouth. "Thea Que…"
Nyssa's explanation was cut short by Sara yelling out, "What!"
Nyssa gently set her hand on Sara's shoulder. Nyssa waited a couple seconds for Sara to calm down at least a little bit, before she started to explain. "Thea actually came to us. As she put it, she wants to become strong, and that if her father was any indication, this was the place to do just that."
"Usually that isn't enough to get someone in the League," Sara stated.
"Well, Thea then proceeded to give us where Malcom Merlynn will be tomorrow. She said that we can do whatever we want to do to him," Nyssa replies.
Sara sat beside Nyssa for a fair bit of time, trying to figure out who to blame in the whole situation. While she couldn't figure out the answer to that question, she happened upon another revelation. "Oh god, I do not want to be around when Ollie finds out," Sara blurts out, causing Nyssa to let out a chuckle.
"I would have to agree with your sentiment, but she will have to be the one to do it if it ever happens," Nyssa said.
"So, what's the good news?" Sara asks the woman beside her.
"Well, I had a chat with my father on the way to help, and I managed to convince him not to completely cut you off from your life," Nyssa explains. "This will be a privilege. As long as you do good work, you will be able to see your friends and family in the city a couple times a year. Also, if something like what you just got out of happens again, you'll be able to go and support them, even if you are on mission at the time."
Looking up after finishing her explanation, Nyssa sees Sara staring at her wide eyed, tears starting to for. "Thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me," Sara says, wrapping her arms around Nyssa.
The pair sat there for a while before falling back onto the bed. "Sleep my dear, you can lecture the new girl tomorrow," Nyssa said while softly stroking Sara's hair.
Sara let out a little chuckle before saying, "Yes, I most certainly will be lecturing her."
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Sara woke up the following morning still holding onto Nyssa. Sara quietly untangled herself, before getting out of bed. A small smile graced her face as she watched Nyssa sleep. Sara knew she was one of a very small amount of people who have gotten to see her like this, vulnerable and at peace.
Sara had truly missed Nyssa while she was away. She had tried to suppress her feelings by going out with Oliver, but that had only served to make her feelings for the young woman in front of her even more apparent. While Sara wouldn't quiet call what she was feeling love yet, it was rapidly approaching that point.
Nyssa stirred after a couple minutes. Sitting up, she noticed Sara staring at her. "I'm glad to see you're up, there are some things that we should get done today," Nyssa said, getting up out of bed.
"Yeah, I have a newbie to lecture. Anything else that needs to get done today?" Sara responded.
"My father would like to chat with you over coms about some stuff, and we need to start Thea's training," Nyssa said.
"Well, I best get the day started," Sara says as she starts to undress. Sara smirks as she feels Nyssa's gaze fall on her. "I'm guessing you missed this sight?" Sara asked, turning around to face Nyssa, dressed in only a sports bra and a simple pair of panties.
"Yes, I very much have," Nyssa responded, her gaze not leaving Sara.
"Well, maybe I can give you a show later, but I have a lot on my plate today," Sara says teasingly as she pulled on her workout clothes.
"You can be such a tease sometimes," Nyssa says, finally pulling her gaze away from Sara's body.
"Only when it's you. Now, where is Thea on the ship, I would like to have my chat with her first," Sara states. After getting the directions from Nyssa, Sara sets out through the winding corridors of the ship.
Arriving at the door to Thea's room, Sara knocks gently. "One second," Thea's distinct voice says. The sound of shuffling feet can be heard on the other side of the door. After no more than 30 seconds, the door opens to reveal Thea. It took the young girl a couple of seconds to recognize the person on the other side of the door, but once she did, Thea let out a small gasp. "Sara, what are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same question, but Nyssa informed me of your motivations last night. Can I come in so we can talk a little," Sara says as calmly as she can, holding back her scolding of the your girl until after she gives her a chance to explain herself.
Thea sighed after a second of contemplation before stepping aside and letting Sara into her room. Once the door was closed, Thea rounded on Sara and said, "First off, I don't want you telling Ollie about this."
Sara lets out a short laugh before saying, "Do you think I have a death wish. You will have to be the one to tell him." Thea laughed at the comment as well. After a couple seconds, Thea quieted down so Sara could start talking. "Thea, I can understand some of what you are feeling right now. I was in your position five years ago. I was broken and I felt helpless. That's when the League found me. They offered to train me, make me stronger. While I don't always like the person I have become, I can say without a doubt that I wouldn't be here if I had said no. This will change you, but it will make you stronger. That strength comes with a darkness, a darkness that once you let it in, you won't ever be able to let it go."
"I understand that, I mean, they are called the League of Assassins, it's not as if I was expecting to be mailing out greeting cards. I know I will have to kill, and I can deal with that. If that's the price for the strengths I need in my life right now, then it's not the big of one, especially with some recent events," Thea explained.
"As long as you know what you are getting into, I guess I'll have to leave the issue be. Now, while I am here, I think it's time you heard Ollie's big secret," Sara said, getting a raised eyebrow from Thea, who then gave a signal for Sara to continue. "Your brother is the Vigilante."
"Why am I not surprised," Thea said with an exacerbated sigh. "I guessing that you were helping him as the lady in black while you were in town."
"You would be correct in that guess," Sara responded.
"Thea let out yet another sigh. "Thank you for being honest with me, not many people have done that recently."
"You're welcome. If you need someone to talk to while you are here, feel free to come to me. Sadly, I have to go have a talk with the boss. Will you be okay?" Sara said.
"I'll be fine. I probably need some alone time before practice. I have a feeling that I won't be able to move once it's over," Thea said, getting a small laugh out of Sara.
"I would have to say that you are right, especially when you are just starting," Sara says before leaving Thea's room and heading to the com deck.
Arriving, Sara went up to the head com officer and said, "I was informed that Ra Al Ghul wished to speak to me."
"Yes ma'am, he is waiting on com line 4," the officer said.
Sara sat down at one of the stations and connected to the proper com line. "Hello sir," Sara said.
"Ah, Sara, so good to hear from you again," Ra said.
"It's good to hear you too sir," Sara responded.
"I'm guessing that Nyssa has informed you of the news?" Ra asked.
"She informed me of both pieces of news. I have mixed feelings about Thea, but since she's here, the decision has been made. I am happy that you aren't cutting me off though," Sara tells Ra.
"I understand the importance of family. As I have told you before when dealing with yours and Nyssa's relationship, I'm a father to my daughters first and the head of the League second," Ra said.
"I remember. Now, what is it you wished to speak with me about," Sara stated.
"I want you and Nyssa to head up Thea's training. I think it would be good for the girl to have you there with her. I've taken an interest in her," Ra says.
"I understand sir, but if you don't mind me asking, why have you taken an interest in her?" Sara asks.
"I received a request from the Mystic that once Thea arrives on the island, she would like Thea to visit her. If the Mystic has an interest in her, I have an interest in her," Ra replied back.
"Okay sir, if there isn't anything else, I should start Thea's training sir," Sara says.
"No, I have nothing else. Make me proud Sara," Ra says, before the line cuts out. Sara gets up and lets out a loud sigh before heading off to grab Thea for training.
There we go, that's the end of chapter 1. It ended up being one of the longest, if not the longest single chapters I have ever written. Tell me what you think.
Now, quickly before people start writing about it, I am having Ra Al Ghul talking to Sara not as her boss, but as the father to her girlfriend who has come to terms with the relationship. Ra will not be like that with anyone other than Sara and his duaghters.