Arrow
After holding a funeral for Nyssa, the team congregated back in the bunker.
"It is going to take us forever to get his place cleaned up." Oliver said.
"Well, I wish you guys the best of luck." Felicity said as she moved to walk out.
"You're leaving?" Oliver asked.
"I told you Oliver, I was only coming back to stop Darhk and now that I have, I'm going back to my normal life." Felicity said.
"And about all of this?" Oliver asked.
"My lips are sealed. And who knows. Maybe one day I'll figure things out and be ready to get back in the game. But until then, I just need some space. But, if something like Genesis happens again, don't hesitate to call me." Felicity said as she walked out and Oliver nodded, thinking that maybe this had allowed him to make some kind of peace with her.
"Well, I hate to say this, but I'm leaving to." Quentin said.
"Wait, what?" Laurel asked.
"IAB reached out. My suspension is no longer a suspension, but, uh, it's funny, you know, because, you know, being a cop's all I ever wanted, but when I got that call, I didn't feel a thing. All I could think about was you and your sister Laurel. About how earlier this year, I was still grieving the death of one daughter while doing everything I could to keep the other alive. But thanks to Oliver here, I have both of you back and safe, so for that Oliver, I will always be grateful." Quentin said as he held out his hand, which Oliver shook and Laurel smiled since she could finally see her father and Oliver on the same page, before she hugged her dad and then he left.
"Happy to help. So does this mean we're finally on the same page?" he asked.
"It does. Remember when you told me that you were running for mayor to show me the type of man you really are? Well that's exactly what you did tonight. You showed me that I was wrong about you. You're not a killer. You're the hero this city needs." Quentin said as he left.
"This makes me feel like I'm piling on." Thea said.
"What?" Oliver asked.
"Oliver, I still have so much to learn about my powers. So, I'm going back to Central city so Barry can keep teaching me how to use them properly. I mean, there are still so many aspects of my powers I have yet to discover. But I promise, once I get a bit more training with them, I'll be back." Thea said and Oliver smiled as he hugged his sister.
"I get it. Tell Team Flash hello for me." Oliver said and Thea nodded as she sped out.
"I guess it's just the 3 of us then." Oliver said until he saw the look on John's face.
"You ok?" Oliver asked his best friend.
"Not really. I told Lyla the truth about Andy." John said and Oliver understood where John was going with this.
"What'd she say?" Oliver asked.
"She's a soldier. She understood. But I don't, and I don't think I ever will." John said.
"What are you going to do?" Oliver asked, though he already had an idea.
"Take some time away from this team, away from the city To figure out where I went off track and how to get back on." John said and while Oliver had hoped he'd say otherwise, he still understood.
"John, I have never done this without you. You're the one who keeps me in line." Oliver pointed out.
"Oliver, I don't know if you've been watching lately, but it's been the other way around, man." John reminded him.
"Well, just remember, if you ever need anything, I'm just a call away." Oliver said and John nodded as he held out his hand, but Oliver did one better and actually hugged John goodbye.
"You remember last year when you didn't want me to come back?" Oliver asked him.
"Yeah, that was a mistake and I'm glad you didn't listen. It was nice having you back and being able to place the burden of leadership back on your shoulders. And more importantly, it was nice to have my real brother back." John said and Oliver smiled as he watched his oldest partner walk out.
"What about you?" Oliver asked Laurel.
"You think I'm leaving to?" Laurel asked and Oliver nodded and she smiled at him.
"Not a chance Ollie. You're stuck with me as your partner." Laurel said.
"In more ways than one I think you're hoping." Oliver asked with a raised eyebrow.
"What?" Laurel asked, confused.
"I heard what you said earlier Laurel. How you fell in love with me again." Oliver said.
"Why didn't you react?" Laurel asked.
"Because I needed to focus on the task at hand. But now that I don't, I think now I can give you my answer." Oliver said as he pulled her in close with his arms, put one hand on the back of her neck and pressed his lips against hers in a kiss of passion that literally sucked the air out of her lungs, but just for a second before she started kissing him back.
However, they were interrupted when Oliver's phone rang.
""Hello." Oliver said as he answered it.
"Mr. Queen, this is Thomas Kemp. I chair the city council." the man on the other side of the call said.
"Yes, of course, councilman. What can I help you with?" Oliver asked.
"That impromptu speech you gave during the city's latest crisis got a lot of people's attention, and there's something I'd like to talk to you about." Kemp said.
"It's only an interim appointment. A proper election will be held in August, but given that you got 48% of the vote before as a write-in candidate, well, I think that's just a formality." Kemp said as he and Oliver walked through a hallway.
"I appreciate the optimism." Oliver said
"Are you sure about this? You look, well, conflicted." Kemp asked.
"Well, someone very close to me recently told me that I am But I am ready for this." Oliver assured him.
"Good. Shall we?" Kemp asked the 2 of them entered a room that was full of press, preparing to watch Oliver accept the role of mayor.
"Put your left hand on the Bible. Raise your right hand and recite the oath." Kemp said and Oliver did what he said.
"I, Oliver Queen, do solemnly swear to support the charter and laws of Star City and to faithfully and impartially perform and discharge the duties of the office of mayor according to the law and to the very best of my ability." Oliver said, still not entirely believing that this was really happening.
"Congratulations Mayor Queen." Kemp said as they shook hands.
Flash
After defeating Zoom, Team Flash was having a party in celebration at Joe's house after Harry and Jesse had left with the real Jay Garrick back to their earth when Thea knocked on the door.
"Hey, you made it." Barry said with a grin as he showed her in.
"Yeah, Darhk is dead and now I'm back to finish my training." Thea said and Barry nodded.
"We will start on that tomorrow." Barry said as Thea joined the party.
"Thea." Henry said as he hugged her.
"Henry, so glad you're okay." Thea said.
"I'm okay because of you Thea. Thank you for saving my life." Henry said.
"My pleasure." Thea said as she then moved over to where Wally was sitting.
"You okay?" Thea asked.
"Yeah, just can't believe you left without saying goodbye." Wally said and Thea smiled.
"Well, I was a little rushed. But why don't I take you for a ride tomorrow to make up for it?" Thea asked with a grin and Wally smiled as Barry and Iris entered the house and it was clear that they'd just kissed and were finally a couple
Okay, so the rest of this story will be taking place during season 5 of arrow and season 3 of Flash.
