@VenusianAngel: Yes! I totally agree about the Avengers relationships with Felicity, except for Clint, I see him as the annoying yet fun and loving big brother!
Felicity's bags were packed and by the door, ready for her father to come and pick her up. She messed with her tablet, bored, as she sat on the couch. Rather than in her usual, business, tight skirt, and killer heels, attire, she was wearing jeans and a loose t-shirt. It felt nice, being able to relax in normal clothes. Lately she had been dressed and at work by 7 every morning and didn't get home until long after midnight, meaning she was stuck in those God-awful clothes all day.
When she heard a knock at the door, she smiled, finally her father was here, and she could leave the crime ridden city and run down apartment building. Call her spoiled, but she would take Tony's mansion over the apartment (which was always messed up in some way, electricity shortage, air-conditioning fail, broken dishwasher) any day. When she opened the door her dad instantly pulled her into a hug.
"Hey, Fel," he said as he held her.
"Hey, Dad," she smiled into his chest, breathing in his scent, the odd mixture of oil, grease, leather, and cologne one she didn't realize she had missed so much.
"You ready, kiddo?" he asked as they let go of each other.
"Yeah, wanna help me with my bags?" she asked. He nodded, grabbing as many as he could as she shook her head, amusement clear on her face.
Once all of her bags were in the trunk, they slid into the limo where Pepper was waiting. Felicity grinned, embracing the woman, the two had always been close. Felicity didn't know what she would have done has she not had Pepper around as a mother figure growing up. Felicity's phone began to ring as they pulled out of the parking lot and she held it to her ear.
"Hello?" she asked, not having looked before answering.
"Felicity, where are you?" Oliver's voice was laced with concern, not the anger from the night before. Still, Felicity was irritated.
"Headed to get on a jet to New York," she answered smoothly.
"Felicity, I'm sorry about last night. It was out of line. We need you here, on this team. We wouldn't function without you," he said.
"Well, you're going to have to find a way, Oliver. Sara is pretty good with computers, I'm sure she can handle it," she replied.
"You're really leaving?" he asked.
"Yes, I am, Isabelle was happy to sign my resignation papers. I'm done here," she said.
"Felicity-"
"Oliver, don't. I can't do this with you right now. Tell Diggle we'll catch up later," she hung up before Oliver could reply and sighed.
"Was that Queen?" Tony asked, clear distaste is his tone.
"Yes. He's dealt with for now." Felicity smiled and sat back, waiting for them to arrive at their destination.
Walking up to the Avengers tower gave Felicity many emotions. Anxiety and excitement being the top two. Seeing Steve again... She desperately wanted to see him again, but she was afraid of what might happen. Luckily, the two of them separated on good terms, but still. Her anxiety was washed away for the moment when her eyes landed on James Rhodes.
"Uncle Rhodey!" she exclaimed, throwing her arms around the man like she often did as a child.
"Hey, Fel! How are you?" she asked, giving her a tight squeeze before letting go.
"I'm good. Happy to see you!" she said, smiling brightly at him. He helped Tony grab all of the bags (Felicity's, Pepper's, and Tony's) and walked inside.
"Are you living here?" Felicity asked him. He chuckled.
"No, kid, I don't know how you lived with Tony for so long, I wouldn't have made it," he said.
"Oh, come on, Rhodey, you would love to be around me 24/7." Tony teased.
"Sure," Rhodey rolled his eyes, "well, I'll leave you now, I just had to come see my favorite niece before everyone else," he said. She smiled at him.
"By Rhodey," she hugged him one last time as he left.
"Alright, so, your room is the same as it was still, but eventually we'll get you your own floor and such," Tony explained. She nodded, while Felicity was 25 when she stopped talking to Tony, she was 19 when she moved out.
"Great,"
Felicity walked into her old room, dropping her bags on the floor and looking around, chuckling. The walls were a dark blue color, at least, the parts you could see, the rest of it was covered in posters of different rock bands and lyrics written in silver sharpie on different areas. She decided that the next night she would sleep in a guest room, the Gothic, teenage, style was no longer comforting. Still, though, it was fun to see it again. She quickly got ready for bed and climbed underneath the dark comforter, smiling to herself. She had missed this.
Felicity yawned, walking into the kitchen, her blonde hair falling in frizzy curls behind her. She had slept well, she had forgotten how comfortable her old bed was. As she poured herself a glass of orange juice, Pepper walked in, seeming as if she had been up for hours.
"Morning sleepy head, you and your father always sleep so late. Besides, it's only nine!" she said, shaking her head.
"Well, you know us Stark's, we have to get our beauty sleep," Felicity smiled.
"So, what's on the agenda for today?" Pepper asked.
"Well, I'm not sure. Dad says he's got a job ready for me soon, so it's not like I have to go job hunting," she replied, trying to think.
"I know a few Avengers who might wanna hang out with you," Pepper's tone was very suggestive. Felicity watched her for a moment.
"Does he miss me?" she asked. Pepper pursed her lips, nodding.
"Yeah, he does. He won't talk about it, but he does," she said.
"Is there... You know..."
"No girlfriend. Felicity, you're the only girl he's ever even looked at since he unfroze." Pepper said.
"But he's Captain America! Girls practically throw themselves at his feet! I mean, how can you blame them? With his beautiful eyes and his large muscles you can't help but stare at. I mean, he's beautiful." Felicity rambled. With Pepper, she rarely tried to back track, she never felt the need to, Pepper was like a mother to her and there was no judgment or fear. Pepper chuckled.
"Well, you aren't wrong. Still, none of those women are the woman he wants," Pepper said, beginning to walk away.
"I'll see you later, Pep!" Felicity called.
"Have fun," Pepper replied. Before exiting on the elevator.
"I forgot!" Tony exclaimed, rushing into the living room where Felicity was currently enjoying a Doctor Who marathon on the flat screen TV. It was 3:30 and she was still in her pajamas, half way through a carton of chocolate blue bell ice cream. It was a much needed break, plus mope session over the whole Oliver situation.
"Forgot what?" Felicity asked, mouth full of the cold dessert, not taking her eyes off of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan bouncing around on screen. Tony's attention suddenly flipped from his current thoughts to the mess that his daughter was. She had chocolate covering her face and had candy wrappers surrounding her. It seemed to be right out of some cliché coming of age movie.
"Is this what you've been doing all day?" he asked, gesturing to the mess that was extremely out of place in the extremely large living room.
"Hey! Give me a break! The past several months I've been going from seven to two in the morning! I deserve this!" Felicity exclaimed. Tony just chuckled, shaking his head.
"Alright, lazy-face. Well, get yourself cleaned up, I forgot we're hosting a party tonight, perfect time for you to make an entrance!" Tony said. Felicity instantly sat up.
"A party? Tonight? What time?!" she exclaimed.
"Er, seven," he said slowly.
"Seven?! That only gives me four and a half hours to take a shower, find a dress, get my nails done, and do my hair and makeup!" Felicity flew off the couch, abandoning her frozen treat on the table and into her bedroom. Tony rolled his eyes and picked up her mess while she called Pepper for help.
"Do you have to get a new dress?! Don't you have, like, 80?!" he called.
"That's so dramatic. No, and I'm not rewearing a dress to a party with people I haven't seen in two years! Especially not one that's probably going to be all over social media!" Felicity exclaimed. Tony sighed, but perked up when Pepper walked in.
"Tony! I told you to tell her days ago!" that was all she said before grabbing a fully dressed Felicity and rushing the two of them out the door. He shook his head.
"Women," he muttered.
Pepper was an angel. At least, according to Felicity. Only a guardian angel can somehow help you find the perfect dress, get you in for mani-pedis, and have your hair and makeup done within just a few short hours. And, Felicity looked good. Pepper had outdone herself, Felicity's blue eyes were popping, her blonde hair fell in beautiful curls around her, and the dress... The dress was stunning, it highlighted her best features.
"He is going to swoon," Pepper grinned. Felicity scoffed.
"Of course, you did all this for Steve! Not that I don't appreciate it, though, I mean- you did amazing! I look great, not in an arrogant way, I just like the way I look. I guess it wouldn't be too bad if he noticed me, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't! We left as friends! We don't have to be in a relationship. Although that would be amazing, I really miss him." Felicity sighed.
"He misses you too. He'll miss you even more once he sees you, you're stunning," Pepper said, smiling, as the two of them finally walked into the living room where Tony was waiting.
"Awesome, let's go," he said. He was okay with being fashionably late, but there was a line. It was 7:15, he was ready to go.
Steve Rogers stood chuckling next to Sam Wilson over some story he was telling. He actually really enjoyed the parties that Tony threw, they were always interesting and full of people he loved being around. He especially loved what happened afterwards, just the team gathering together, getting to spend time with each other. One thing that had always bothered him though, were the drunk women. It wasn't that they were drunk, it's what some of them did when they were drunk. Flirting all of a sudden got much more touchy and direct. It made him feel awkward, besides, there was only one girl he was interested in.
So when the elevator doors opened and Tony and Pepper walked out, revealing the woman behind them, his eyes widened. Felicity Smoak, the most amazing person he had ever met stood there, looking around hopefully. She was as beautiful as ever and he was star struck. She spotted him and they found their selves walking towards each other, about to reunite after two and a half years apart.
Cliffhanger! Muhahaha!!! Anyways I have a few questions involving the future of this story and what you lovely people want to see! I have different ideas and figured I would get opinions (note, I said opinions, not votes, I may not do what the majority says because I may decide I like something else better)So, first question, do you guys want me to continue mixing arrow into the story or from here on out just Avengers. It will be primarily in New York with Marvel characters, but I want to know if you want Arrow and maybe even flash characters brought in too.Second question: would you guys rather me put flashback chapters in or a prequel? I'm leaning towards prequel but idk, this one is more what you guys want...Third question which is a big dilemma for me and like I said, input will be helpful but I might not go the route of what you guys say, I just want to see what you think (so if you explain your reasoning, that would help a lot)Olicity or Stelicity?Of you guys have any other ideas or things you would like to see, I'd love to hear them!Thanks yall!!!