Past:
I found Yoi Fey and asked him to come to the cave. I ran back with the archer right behind. When I got back I slowly walked in not wanting to scare the man any further.
" Oliver,'' I said as I walked over to him.
I heard him groan in pain but I got know answer. I tapped his shoulder causing his eyes to flutter open.
" Angel,'' he said causing me to laugh. I told him my name, but he still called me that.
Yoi Fey walked in soon after he spoke, " we're going to make you better,'' I said causing him to nod, " I'm gonna be here the whole time.''
'' Shēngcún, " The older man said as he began to patch up Oliver's shoulder." What does that mean,'' the billionaire asked as I handed him a cup of water.
He took it and I looked his shoulder, " it means survive.''
Present:
I walked into the Queen Mansion and found a girl sitting on the couch. SHe turned around and saw us.
" Way of taking it slow,'' she said sarcastically as she got up. SHe walked over to us and gave Ollie a hug, "and you dragged her into it.''
I looked at her confused and didn't really remember much from before the island, " have we met?''
" Yeah, um.. you used to baby sit me,'' she explained and it finally clicked who she was.
" Oh my gosh, Tea,'' I exclaimed giving her a hug, " oh my look at you.''
She hugged me back with a smile on her face, " it's having you back Tess. I really missed you.''
" Since you two seem to have catching up to do,'' all said looking at us, " Speedy why don't you show her around and then to her room.''
Thea nodded and grabbed my dragging me up the steps. After what felt like minutes of dragging she showed me to my room.
" Ollie wanted you next to him,'' Thea said as she held the door open for me, " just in case of nightmares and other stuff,'' I nodded and looked around the room, " Can we sit down and talk?''
I sure I said sitting down on the bed, " what do want to talk about?''
She sat down next to me and her smile fell, " what's going on with Oliver?''
'' Tea, I don't... I don't think it's a good idea,'' I explained stuttering.
She sighed, " I know I just... I want to help him and you,'' she said grabbing my hand, " and if you two are up to something I want to help.''
" I can't tell you everything about Ollie,'' I said and she nodded, " I can tell you about me, though. I was on that island for two years before I saw your brother. I didn't recognize him because of how long it had been,'' I said looking out the window, " I found him on the beach confused, her was injured and I helped him. For five years we looked out for each other helped each other survive,'' I said as a tear slide down my cheek, " Oliver told me that when he got home he wanted to help his city. I told he had family to worry about that I would do,'' I laughed at what I was about to say and wiped my eye and cheek, " but your brother is so damn stubborn.''
She laughed at that, " believe me I know, so what happens now that you're back?'' she asked confused.
" The vigilantes that saved us,'' I said to her, " weren't really there, the girl with the mask was me.''
" Who was the hood?'' she asked her eyes full of wondered, like those of a child.
I shook my, " I can't tell you yet. Okay, I promise you'll fight,'' I told her which mad her look down.
" I want to help,'' she said aftera few seconds of silence.
" No. No,'' I repeated, Ollie would kill me, " I don't want you to get hurt.''
She stood up, " you can train me, I'll stay back until you tell me I'm ready,'' she explained to me pleadingly.
" Thea I don't..'' she cut me off.
" Everyone can see what's wrong with this city,'' she said to me making see how much this meant, " If you're saving I want in. I'll do whatever you say. Please,'' she begged.
I nodded and stood up in front of her, " only when I say you're ready,'' she nodded and hugged me.
" When do we start?'' she asked letting me go.
I laughed, " not right now I have to go do something,'' she nodded and I walked out the room and went to find Oliver. I was walking down the steps when I saw Oliver talking to his mother.
" Tessa just who I wanted to see,'' Moira said motioning for me to come down the steps, " Tessa meet John Diggle.''
I moved over so I was standing next to Oliver, " Who is he?'' I asked confused.
" He'll be you and Oliver's bodyguard,'' Moira explained and I looked at Ollie worriedly.
He help his hand out, " Mom, we don't need a babysitter,'' he explained to her.
" Darling if he thinks he doesn't need it then,'' Walter started only to be cut off by is wife.
"It'll give me peace of mind,'' she said guilt tripping us into saying yes.
I looked at Ollie wanting him to answer given it was his family, " So what do we call you?''
Moira smiled and left the three of us alone.
The man looked at us, Diggle, Dig if you want,'' he said and I nodded, " I want you both to know that my able to protect does not involve your personal comfort.''
I nodded and held my hand out, " Well, than pleasure to meet you Dig,'' he laughed and shook my hand.
" You as well Ms. Taylor,'' he said and cringed.
I shook my head, " Tessa, please. And from what I can tell, he wants Oliver.''
He nodded and Oliver and I looked at each other worriedly, " We have to go somewhere,'' Ollie said opening the door for me.
" I'll drive,'' Dig said getting in the front seat. I sighed as he Ollie sat down next to m. He pulled away from the house and drove down the road, " so where are we going?'' he asked. Oliver slowly opened the door and pulled me out of the car with him.
We ran to the factory and stopped when we got to the door. I walked in and looked around, " It's nice,'' I pushing his shoulder, " never pull me out of a moving car again.'' I scolded causing him to laugh.
" We could use the basement,'' he explained me.
I nodded and crossed my arms, " We have to come with an excuse as to why we're here.''
He nodded knowing I was right, " First we go after Hunt.'' I nodded and we began to build our lair.
After hours of work and sweat we were finally finished. I seat my wooden box on one of the tables and opened it. My suit, so to speak, was made by the Russian Bratva. Where Oliver's came from the Island. The night hand fallen as we suited up, we couldn't go out in broad daylight. Detective Lance would have arrested us.
" We ready?'' I asked as I put another knife in a holder and zipped my suit up.
Oliver flipped his hood on and turned to me, " let's go.''
" So dramatic,'' I joked as we left. He rolled his eyes and we got on his bike.
