Morning came, 'Snow' woke up in a bed that wasn't her own, it was far too hard and the room wasn't right. She woke up with a jolt. The four-year-old was panting, her blonde messy locks tangling over her face and silver eyes
"Daddy?"
"Good morning, miss Snow"
She yelped at the strange voice speaking to her from nowhere "How can you see me? How do you know my name?"
"Mr Snart has informed me of your presence aboard the Wave Rider. I am Gideon, I am an animated interface or an A.I. that has been installed inside this ship, called the Wave Rider. That is how I can see you"
"Where's my Dad?"
"He is currently in the Control Room with the rest of the team"
"Dad doesn't work in a team, he works with Mick"
"Your Father does not like working with our Captain, Rip Hunter"
"Who's that?" Sara was struggling to take everything in.
"Our Captain and the team's leader. He and I are from the future"
The four-year-old had little to no clue how to process all of that, her Dad would, he was the smartest person she knew besides Mick and Lisa. Seeing the duffel bag on the floor 'Snow' opened it and dressed in herself into clean clothes and underwear; a baby blue long-sleeved shirt, black jeans and slip-on boots, her snowflake clasp was pinned into her hair after she brushed it back for tidiness.
Quietly she made her way around the grey, orange and blue corridors, following the muddled voices that didn't represent her Daddy. Hearing the gruff sound of Mick made the little blonde bask a little safety but she would prefer being in her Father's company, she was protected and safe with him, she peeked around a huge doorframe to see a group of people - and her Father, yay! - with Gid-e-on around a large table, her Father was facing her, who sent a subtle hand gesture to stay put for a moment however it didn't go completely unnoticed.
"Mr Snart, what are you... Oh, hello there?" An old man with glasses directed to her
Bug-eyed fear slammed into 'Snow', she desperately desired to flee but her feet were glued to the ground
"S'alright, Snow. These morons know not to mess with you" Mick called over, allowing 'Snow' to coax herself away from her hiding spot, she purposefully avoided the other adults until she reached her Father, she clenched her small hand into his trouser leg, remaining silent while trying to match all the eyes laying on her.
"Who is this little girl?" The old man asked again
Snart gave a sour look to Stein, "For being a Professor you're an idiot"
"Is that your little Sister?" Palmer questioned
"I'm Snow, I'm his daughter" 'Snow' mumbled
"You named your kid, 'Snow'?" Dinah pulled a face
"No" Snart lifted the child to stand on the table "It's her codename, since everyone is so inclined to ask about her. This is Sara"
"No mob boss to look after her?" Palmer joked, Sara took offence and glared at the dark-haired man
"Don't insult my Dad"
Palmer actually seemed intimidated by the young girl's words and staring.
"Atta girl" Mick complimented. Sara smiled back at him, giggling.
"I think she's cool" Jax said, earning Sara's attention "Hi"
Taking a quick look towards her Father for permission, he nodded once "Hello"
"You're Sara, right? I'm Jax"
"Am I the only one horrified by the fact a four-year-old has a codename?" The old man spoke up again
"Grey" Jax started
"What?" Sara asked, making it sound obvious she should have one.
"Well, introductions have been made, now, Miss Lance I think we should continue our briefing so if you please leave the table" Rip made the mistake of moving towards Sara with his hands placed to pick her up
Sara panicked and jumped off the table, "No! No, you're not taking me away!" She hid behind Leonard's legs
"Hey Pipsqueak" Mick got her quivering attention "No-one's taking you off this ship or away from Leonard. They deal with us first"
Sara glanced towards Rip while staying quiet and made herself small. She didn't listen to the grown-up talk around her
The group, Sara was carried by Leonard, walked into a large room with chairs strew about the area
"Dad?" Sara whispered
"Mr Snart, I would recommend taking Sara back to her Chambers, this process is harrowing enough on adult bodies, children's..."
"What happened to them? The Kid over there is barely a late teen" Snart remarked
"I can watch her, I mean, if that's alright?" Jax offered
"Sara? Your call" Snart hushed to her
"I don't think he's armed" Sara whispered back
"He's not. Come straight back here when we land" Snart directed to Jax as he placed Sara on her feet.
Sara trotted over to him, Jax knelt down and smiled at her "Hey"
"Hi. My Dad trusts you right now but it's only for this trip, you're a good guy"
"OK. I got it. Come on, race you there"
"Cheater!" She called as Jax lead her to relative safety
Snart ghosted a smile until Sara's form disappeared "Rip, ever make a move to touch Sara and I will end you"
"He won't be alone, either" Mick warned
"I apologise but she cannot interfere with our mission"
"You mean your mission, you recruited us to stop Savage to save your family and the future" Snart raised an eyebrow
"Everyone, take a seat. Brace yourself as this can take a toll on the body"
During the strange, warping sensation of the flight all Snart could think about was Sara, he was a professional he knew to distance his mind from Sara during a heist or robbery or anything criminal, he still took time out of his day to spend time with her and play with his daughter, no it wasn't the cliché happy family but it was enough for Snow.
They stopped and the atmosphere was blended, Snart was watching through dizzying focus the doorway
"Gideon?" Rip asked, semi-confidently making his way to his feet.
"I have already instructed Jax and Sara to return" The computer replied
"Hey, Grey. I can't feel my face" Jax complained as he carried Sara through to the control room
"What happened to her?" Snart demanded
"She only fell asleep, Mr Snart" Rip interjected "Don't worry, she'll awake shortly"
"Kid, give her here" Mick barked
"Sara?" Leonard held his daughter close to him hoping she'd wake up to his voice, she moaned in response, not wanting to wake up just yet.
"Snow? Sara, come on, up"
"Are you OK, Dad? Mick?" Sara scrunched her hand in his parka when she popped awake.
"In one piece, are you alright?"
Sara made a positive noise whilst rubbing her eyes.
"Good" Snart was almost starting to regret taking Sara onboard but then he reminded himself that there was no-one else to watch out for her.