A year passed and there has been no signs of Roy. Oliver had lost hope in searching. He feared Roy had maybe overdosed and was now in an alley just waiting for someone to find the body. So, Green Arrow enlists a new sidekick, a talented young lady named Artemis. She makes a name for herself, just as Roy once had, in the streets of Star City. It is very clear that Artemis was destined to work along side of Oliver.

"I'm sorry Dinah," Ollie apologizes. "I just couldn't find him."

"It's ok," Dinah's expression softens. She knows Oliver is crushed by his son's disappearance and presumed death. "At least you tried, but now we have Artemis. And this time we are making sure we don't make the same mistake."

"Yeah. I don't want to loose her too," Oliver responds.

"Don't worry," Dinah reassures him. "She has a lot of potential and with a little guidance she'll become something extraordinary."

"I know," Oliver says.

"Anyway, I'm going to take Artemis bow shopping. Hers is a little too worn," Dinah explains.

"Ok, alright. Well, uh, have fun," Oliver murmurs, obviously distracted by other in things on his mind.

"Thanks for taking me bow shopping," Artemis says while examining the countless bows on the shelves.

"No problem. Ollie is too busy, brooding. Who does he think he is, Batman?" Dinah jokes.

"Woah. Don't do that far," Artemis laughs.

"I think this one looks good," Dinah says, picking up a bow. "Ollie always manages to mention, in almost every conversation we have, that darcon makes the best bow string."

"Makes sense," Artemis agrees. "I like it." They make the purchase and head home. "So what do you think is on Oliver's mind anyway?"

"His previous apprentice," Dinah says. "The poor boy."

"Roy?" Artemis recalls overhearing Oliver mention that name.

"Yes," Dinah confirms. "Roy Harper, he had so much potential."

"What happened with him?" Artemis wonders aloud.

"He just got a little lost," Dinah says. "Got mixed up in the wrong crowd."

"Drugs?" Artemis inquires as that was the first thing that came to mind.

Dinah nodded.

"Where is he now?" Artemis asks, wanting to know more.

"We don't know," Dinah admits. "He disappeared after Ollie... made a mistake."

"Oh," Artemis murmurs.

"But that's a thing of the past," Dinah says.

"But Oliver won't stop thinking about it," Artemis remarks.

"He won't stop thinking about many things. I'm sure he's going to be fine," Dinah adds.

"Alright," Artemis agrees.

"Now when we get back, I've heard today is your first lesson," Dinah reminds.

"Right, right," Artemis says.

"She's all yours," Dinah says dropping Artemis off back at the house.

"Hey Oliver!" Artemis says cheerfully.

"Oh, hello Artemis," Oliver replies, trying to mimic her enthusiasm. "Ready to start your first lesson?"

"Yes," Artemis confirms.

"First, why don't you show me what you can do," Oliver says setting up a target 25 feet away.

Artemis hits the bulls-eye. "I practiced with my dad a lot," Artemis explains while Oliver stared in shock, but nonetheless impressed.

"Nicely done. Now I can see why your name is Artemis," Oliver compliments her on her perfect shot. He then takes out another quiver of arrows and takes a few individual ones out to give her a closer look. "Now. Let's talk trick arrows. They're everything you need to take down a super powered enemy, as long as you use them right."

"Trick arrows?" Artemis echoes. "So not just the pointy kind."

"Nope. There are many different kinds of arrows, and if you run out of any, you should always stock up when you have the chance by making your own with whatever you find around you. As an archer, you've got to be resourceful," Oliver explains, showing her a few examples. "This one releases a high density polyurethane foam. This one releases a net, in case you need to take down an enemy with a non-lethal weapon. And this one acts as a long distance Taser. Since these arrows can provide many different functions, in many cases they're way more useful than just a single superpower. We even have kryptonite arrows, but they're only to be used in cases of an extreme emergency. It's best for an archer to know what kinds of arrows best suits him or her. Additionally, you have to be able to use your best judgment to decide what arrows would be best to use in different situations. Also, make sure you keep your quiver organized. Any questions?"

Artemis shakes her head in response after Oliver's short lecture. "No," she replies. "When do we go on patrol?"

"We can go right now. Let's see what you can do," Oliver says, just as eager as Artemis.

On patrol, Artemis was a natural, and using trick arrows was a breeze. "Wonderful!" Oliver praises her. "You are a natural."

"Thanks," Artemis beams.

"You are one special girl Artemis," Oliver says boosting Artemis' confidence.

"I can't wait to continue to work as your partner," Artemis smiles.

"I'm looking forward to it," Oliver smiles back.

Artemis leaves to make her way back to Gotham.

"Ollie?" Dinah calls from another room, her voice is filled with disbelief. "Come on here. I think you'll want to see this."