" Lieutenant Jordan…" He awoke to the sound of his name being echoed for the 10th time.

His blurred vision made him groan under the bright lights. His wrists where bound as he felt them

bound behind him to a chair facing a large mirror. He glanced a peculiar looking

symbol that sparked a vague memory his groggy state couldn't quite recall.

" My…last time I was handcuffed, groggy with the sound of a woman's voice was…the day after top

gun graduation. But seeing as how this doesn't look like the flight deck of the Kennedy….Jordan, Harold,

Lieutenant 356-12-5413."

The voice over the intercom continued.

"What is the last memory you have Lieutenant?"

"Well I was….Jordan, Harold., .Lieutenant - "

Jordan was nearly fully cognizant when he heard the sound of the door opening. He is able to focus his

vision to see a very attractive middle aged woman wearing a business suite and a no-nonsense attitude.

"With all do respect Lieutenant, cut the crap. My name is Amanda Waller and I am willing to offer you a 1

time and 1 time only offer."

"Lady with all due respect, except for punching out a Colonel Drake.."

Amanda smirked as she pulled the folder from under her arm and opened it. "Oh we do know about

that and your , shall we say eccentricities in your service to your nation. I'm referring to a test flight you

were involved in at Ferris Aircraft 18 months ago. The vehicle you were Piloting, the Ferris x-7 suffered a

malfunction which was verified but you still crashed 30 miles from coast City. According to the hearing, you

stated your emergency transponder was damaged . They found the wreckage but they didn't find you until 3

days later 20 miles away without a scratch. Amazing.."

Hal just smirked but inside he was wondering what she knew. "Well Ms. Waller, you see in aviation

there is a technical skill referred to those in the know as nothing but skill and luck.."

Amanda shrugged . " Agreed, but what you don't know is that where we found you , satellites and

Radar tracked a high speed extraterrestrial object came within 2 miles of your flight path and slowed to

1/3rd of its speed . According to its trajectory , it would have landed barely a mile from the lake where you were

found. Intriguing."

"You got me. Next time Spock and E.T. want to cruise for the ladies, ill ring you up." Jordan

commented under a confident bravado while thinking 'damned she's close.'

"Then accept this offer and prove me wrong. You're a trained pilot and soldier who doesn't mind

Taking risk. All I want you to do is go to Starling city and take a job temporarily as a pilot for Palmertech

. If you take it, my curiosity into that Ferris flight will disappear."

Hal nodded as he stood up and handed Waller the cuffs. "I'll do it for that and 1 more thing…..All the

Info on Operation Zenith. I think you know why."

For once Waller looked surprised but agreed. "Very well. But you will need to start tomorrow ."

"That's fine, but how am I going to get there? Starling is.."

"First door on your left past the one I just came through goes right to the street. Waiting there you will

find a car with the keys and the address and reservation at the Starling arms hotel where you will find

the information on what I need you to look for. You do have a meeting with Felicity Smoak , tomorrow at 2 pm. Watch out for arrows, Lieutenant."

Hal just shrugged with a raised brow as he made his way through the doors , absentmindedly spinning

an emerald ring on his left hand ring finger as he made his way.

(to be continued)