The Missing Link (Chapter 1/?)
Author: GreenArrow11
Title: The Missing Link
Rating: PG (apt to change)
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Pairing: Chollie
Word Count: 649
Summary: Chloe and Oliver were both blind to how perfect they were to each other. The colliding of future and present might finally able them to look at what has been in front of their faces for so long.
Chloe gazed down at her laptop, taking everything in. Typing with one hand, a coffee in the other, Chloe was tired. She just recently agreed to become Watchtower full time and tried to balance it between life and the Isis Foundation. Sacrifices had to be and unfortunately for her, one of those sacrifices was sleep.
A knock on the door woke her from her trance on the laptop. Who could it be? She was at the Isis Foundation and only a handful of people came to visit her there. Oliver would have knocked, but walk in without any consent. Lois would just storm and Clark didn't exactly know what knocking was, let alone privacy.
The knocking became lauder, more urgent. Chloe got up from the couch she was sitting on and made her way towards the door, opening it to be shocked what she saw.
It was a young boy. He was tall for how old he looked (about 7-9, she guessed). He had a lean, fit, muscular built especially for someone so young. His hair was short, blonde, and spiked up in the front and had piercing green eyes. Besides his eyes and his leanness he looked exactly like a mini-Oliver. Plus the fact he was wearing a pair of jeans and an emerald green sweatshirt that had a "QI" on it.
The boy went through a mix of emotion before her. From fear, to disbelief, and finally to a grin that Chloe recognized immediately: a Queen grin.
"MOMMY!" The boy ran towards Chloe and wrapped his arms around her in an embrace.
Chloe didn't know what to do or think. Did this Oliver clone call me Mommy? The boy was obviously afraid to let go of her and she decided it would be best to make sure the boy was alright before she started her interrogation.
Chloe bent down so she could hug and confront him better. The boy pulled away just enough to say hastily, "Mommy, what happened? I woke up after the flash of light and… and I called you and daddy, but neither of you picked up. I tried to be brave mommy -I really did, but mommy I was so afraid". The boy once again put his head against her and hugged her tight.
"Hey, it's alright. You were very brave. Mommy would be very proud of you". As Chloe finished the last part the boy pulled his head away from her and starred right into her eyes in confusion. "Hey, now, it's ok. What's your name?"
"Mom, what's wrong? Why are you asking that?" The boy had general concern for her. All his fear and need for comfort washed away as concern for her replaced it. It reminded her of Oliver.
"Everything is fine. It's ok. Just humor me" Chloe smiled trying to make the kid comfortable.
"My name is Connor Robert Queen" Connor spoke being more relaxed yet still having a bit of worry.
The answer didn't exactly shock her too much. This kid was too much like Oliver for him not to be related. "Hey Connor, when were you born?"
Worry and confusion again appeared on his face yet he complied, "I was born on December 23rd, 2013 in Star City General Hospital. Mommy what is happening? Last thing I 'member was being in the Watchtower while you and daddy played Watchtower and Green Arrow. This lady jumped through the glass and there was a flash of light then I wake up in an alley. The Daily Planet has da date as 2010, it says your old last name instead of daddy's, and you're asking me weird questions!" Connor gazed down at Chloe's stomach, his eyes widened "And you're not pregnant anymore!"
Chloe couldn't believe it. She was trying to take it all in, but couldn't accept it all. This was her and Oliver's son. Somehow on a mission he was put back in time. She had another child on the way! She had to say something and opened her mouth, but no words came out. "I…I" Chloe stuttered. Connor involuntarily yawned and she realized how exhausted he looked. "I think it's time for you to go to bed".
Simply nodding, she escorted him to her couch setting up a pillow and putting a blanket over him as he lay down.
"I promise Connor that when I know something I will tell you" Chloe wanted to assure him before he went asleep.
"I love you mom" Connor stated with true emotion behind his words as he kissed his mom's cheek.
Chloe was just stunned for a second then glanced down at Connor. "I…I love you too". As she said that he fell asleep. Even though she only knew this kid for a few minutes she did love him. It was her kid. It was Oliver and her kid. He was handsome, innocent, brave, smart, and caring.
After watching Connor sleep for a few minutes she walked to the back room and called Oliver, but got the voicemail.
"This is Oliver Queen, you know what to do" Beep. Even through phone she could hear his ego blaring.
"Uh, Oliver, this is Chloe. I have a situation at Isis that you wouldn't believe if I told you over the phone. Please come or call when you get this."
She didn't know what Olive could do, but just him being around her always made her feel better. And his confidence, borderline arrogance, always made him seem like he had all the answers: and that's what she needed answers.