Chapter 4

Infiltrator / Red Arrow / August 9th

After taking the zeta-tubes to the run-down phone booth and walking the short distance towards Oliver Queen's penthouse, she could finally relax. With a sigh she threw her bag onto the couch. Oliver had headed back to Star City with Dinah, so they left her to stay in the penthouse, giving her a a small sense of privacy. Also, Gotham made her feel closer to her mother.

She was about to discard of her bow when her senses picked up something from further down the hallway. As quickly as she could she drew an arrow and pulled it back, aiming at whoever was standing there.

"Step into the light. Now." She commanded.

"Hmph. Nice move." Roy Harper, clad in his civies stepped forward with a box in his hands.. Artemis lowered the bow before putting it away into her quiver. She it onto the couch next to her bag. "You almost made me believe you really are Green Arrow's nephew."

Roy stepped closer, getting slightly too close. "But we both know that's not true." He let his voice fill with anger. Artemis narrowed her eyes at the boy.

"Still, I'm sure GA and Bats have a reason for lying, so your cover's safe. But I warn you," he leaned closer, less than an inch or two away from the blonde's face. "Do not. Hurt. My friends."

Artemis watched as Roy quickly left the penthouse. When the door slammed closed behind him she sighed. This wasn't right. She was taking over the poor guy's life; his home, his friends, his mentor. She felt horrible.

This wasn't her place; she didn't belong in Green Arrows apartment. She didn't belong on that team. She didn't belong anywhere now.