Felicity was typing away on her computer, finding everything she could on their current Target: Steven Perry. It was thanks to Oliver that they had a name to start with, Oliver thought it was about time they got back to The List and flipped it open to a random page and pointed to a random name. Felicity couldn't help but feel like she knew that name from somewhere but shook it off when she began her search; she would find out eventually who he was and why he seemed familiar.
"Where are we with the search?" Oliver, along with Roy, Sara and Diggle, came bounding down the stairs. His mood told her that they had been successful in catching the bank robbers from earlier.
"Not a lot on this guy" Felicity continued typing without looking at them but smiled when Oliver came to her side "I can't help but feel like I know this name" she said in a slightly annoyed tone "it's been at the back of my mind since I started looking!"
"Do you know of any locations? Past or present?" Oliver asked
"Any criminal records?" Sara chimed in
"Nothing too recent. Says here a few years ago he was sent away to prison for drug trafficking but was released early on 'good behaviour'" Oliver smiled at Felicity's 'air quotes' as she continued "I'm looking for an address now but he isn't based in Starling City, he has his 'guys' working for him here but he tries to keep out of the Lime Light. Does a good job of it too since I can hardly find anything on him"
"Keep looking" Sara said confidently "if it's online, you can find it" the blonde assassin gave the IT Girl a warm smile
Oliver, Roy and Sara went off to change out of their costumes and returned in jeans and t-shits with Felicity still typing away "we could hunt down some of his men and see if they'll spill the beans?" she asked
"I don't really feel like suiting up again" Roy complained "the leather gets all hot and squeaky"
"It'll soften up, you just have to wear it a few more times" Oliver joked and grabbed a wooden staff used for sparring and threw it at the young archer while grabbing one for himself "let's see how you do with these" and they started a short sparring lesson.
Felicity didn't mind their sparring and hoped that Oliver would take it easy on Roy, after all he was only new at the whole 'Arsenal' thing. Felicity was listening to them spar so much that she almost didn't hear her phone ringing "hello?"
Felicity, sweetheart!Felicity almost dropped the phone and had to compose herself "Mum?" she asked stupidly, Oliver gave her a questioning look while Felicity motioned for their sparring to continue "I…umm…I just got to the gym!" Oliver and Roy nearly laughed at her cover story "sorry, it's really loud in here"
It's loud where I am too! I've been helping our neighbours rebuild a part of their house. I think I'll be deaf by tomorrow!"Did Mr. Ralph have a spark of inspiration again?" Felicity smiled at the memory of her old neighbour, he was the 'artsy' type and was constantly building things and rebuilding things to do with his house
No, no he moved out ages ago. I'm helping the new neighbours knock Mr. Ralphs stuff down and make it look more normal. I think you would like these people Felicity! The son seems to know you!"Really? What's his name?"
Does the name 'Sam Perry' ring any bells?
Felicity felt herself start with a sharp intake of breath. Perry was a pretty common last name. Felicity held the phone to her ear with her shoulder as she searched for Sam Perry and felt her insides go gooey at seeing his picture, he had hardly changed a bit "Yeah, yeah I remember him. We went to the same High School" Felicity went through his history and found nothing sinister and inwardly sighed in relief but then looked at his family tree and then wished she hadn't.
Yeah! He and his father moved here a few weeks ago. Sam had to move back in after his engagement didn't work out; I heard from the grape vine that she was a little bitch anyway. The only place they liked was here, enough room for both of them."That's good for them, plenty of room where you are if I remember" Felicity nodded and scribbled down Sam Perry's new address and motioned for Sara to come and take a look
You wouldn't have to remember too hard if I saw you more often, dear Felicity's mother added sweetly, Felicity knew that she wasn't trying to sound snarky
"You know what? I think I have a free weekend coming up. What about I gather up some friends and fly to see you? It's been way to long"
Oliver couldn't help but lose focus as Felicity started making plans for going away and it worried him. Where was she going, how long was she going for and who was she going with? All of those questions were answered as soon as she got off the phone. Felicity had found Steven Perry with the help of her mother "I know his son" she explained "we went to High School together and…crossed paths a few times" she added awkwardly and looked away "he has moved in with his father after his fiancé cheated on him. I've got the address here but I don't think we'll be needing it"
Oliver waited for her to continue and saw that she looked slightly uncomfortable
"He is my mum's new neighbour. Together, Steven and Sam bought all the land next to my mums and have set up house there for a while. I have already made plans for all of us to 'visit' my mum for the weekend, it's the best cover I could come up with"
"All of us are going?" Roy asked
"It sure looks that way" Sara nodded and accepted the plan
"TEAM ARROW ROAD TRIP!" Roy roared happily and fist-pumped the air but then looked around at his team mates and none of them looked as excited as he did "sorry" he added with an embarrassed look on his face.
Felicity was more embarrassed than him but refused to show it. Team Arrow was going to meet her mum, everyone in her home town and even Sam Perry who Felicity could still feel her stomach freaking out over. She sighed and went back to her computers and began to book them all plane tickets "home sweet home" she mused to herself.
A/N: Hey guys! To my loyal readers of my other stories WELCOME BACK! *hugs* it's good to see you again! And to new readers of this story it's great to meet you all! This idea has been in my head ever since I watched Taken and Flicker (that should give you some idea of the plot at least) I hope you enjoy and read and review! Suggestions and pointers are welcome as well as feedback! HOW does Felicity know the bad guy? What is he up to now? Wait and see! I hope you all enjoy!
