As I wrote in the last chapter, this one will heavily focus on Oliver Queen and his part in this story, but I'll still be making time for the drama with Team Flash. Remember, this is a mega-crossover. The only reason I posted this story on the Flash archive is because it's about Flash and Killer Frost. I just hope whoever's been reading this has been following Arrow Season 5. Enjoy.
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"Sometimes, things are just as they seem." - Belle, Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Magical World
Russia
Oliver and Talia arrive at Talia's secret hideout.
"Don't take me for a fool, Oliver. I know you're here for something more than just this Black Arrow," said Talia.
"You're observant. I respect that," replied Oliver. "I've been dealing with a murderous masked archer. Calls himself Prometheus."
"Figures his fighting style will lead you to me," said Talia.
"You know who he is," guessed Oliver. "You know what he's doing."
"He sought me out two years ago," said Talia. "He learned a lot from your alter ego. Isn't that a remarkable capacity?"
"If you knew his intentions, why didn't you warn me?" asked Oliver, anger rising in his voice.
"You killed his father," answered Talia. "As you have killed mine."
"He wants to kill me," said Oliver, trying to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.
"He doesn't want to kill you," said Talia. "He means to destroy you utterly."
"Talia, that's enough!" shouted Oliver. "Who is he?"
"You think I will just tell you?" questioned Talia.
"You owe me," reminded Oliver.
"You're not wrong," said Talia.
Talia opens a drawer and takes out a file. He places it on the table in front of Oliver.
"This is everything the Bratva has on your mysterious Black Arrow, including her identity," said Talia. "Fortunately, your old friend Anatoly was kind enough to keep our mutual friend's secret a secret."
"He punched me at the airport," mentioned Oliver. "I'm surprised he even did me a favor."
"Well, you have what you want. You may leave," said Talia, turning her back on Oliver.
"We're not done yet," said Oliver. "Prometheus. You owe me a name."
Talia turns around and looks at Oliver. "If I recall correctly, I owe you for Bratva and my father. By handing you information on your lady in black, I have paid both my debts."
"And what exactly is the second payment?" asked Oliver, not understanding.
"First payment," corrected Talia. "You'll find out when you return to Star City."
"Prometheus is targeting the people I care about and endangering my city. I can't keep letting him run amok, especially now that I am the mayor. I need your help," said Oliver.
"We're not friends, Oliver," said Talia bluntly. "You are just my student. Your problems are not mine to bear."
"Then why did you help me with your father two years ago?" asked Oliver.
"It was for myself. Not for you," said Talia. "But I never wanted to kill him. I made that clear. He was still my father, in spite of his mistakes. Yet, you thrust a sword into his chest."
Oliver and Talia glared at each other.
"If you're going to be like this, then you are no different from your father," said Oliver. "I remember what you said. You disapproved of his motives, his actions, and you wanted to be your own person. What I see in front of me is a mirror image of Ra's al Ghul."
Offended and enraged, Talia tells Oliver, "Get out of my sight."
Oliver takes the file and leaves the hideout, but not before glaring at Talia for a few more seconds.
"This isn't over," said Oliver.
"I hope Prometheus makes your life a hell," said Talia bluntly.
"Not if I send him there first," replied Oliver.
On the plane back to the US, Oliver has been looking back and forth between the file he placed on the seat next to his and the television. After doing so for half an hour, he picks up the file and opens it. When he looks inside, his eyes widened and his mouth opened in shock.
"How is this possible?" he wondered.
The next morning, back in Central City, Barry is currently on patrol. After stopping two muggings and an arson, he stops at an empty alley. He taps into his comm-link and contacts Iris West.
"Hey, Barry," greeted Iris.
"Hey," greeted Flash. "Are you ready to talk now?"
"Sure," answered Iris. "CC Jitters at 10?"
"I'll be there," said Flash.
...
At CC Jitters, Barry and Iris drink coffee together. After a few minutes of silence, Barry speaks.
"So, I assume you want to talk about yesterday?" guessed Iris.
"Kara's a wonderful person, but I am not in love with her," said Barry. "I love you, and only you."
"I know, Barry," said Iris. "But after what I did, I don't think our relationship can last. A girlfriend is supposed to have faith in her boyfriend, but obviously, I didn't have a lot of faith in you."
"Then let me prove how committed I am," said Barry. "I'll plan a very special night for the two of us. It doesn't even have to be tonight, but you have to give me the chance."
"It's not you, Barry. It's me," said Iris. "I didn't want to end it this way, but I just feel like I'm not deserving of your love."
"Iris, please, don't do this," pleaded Barry.
"Do you even forgive me?" asked Iris.
"I-I-I do," said Barry, trying to sound truthful.
"You don't have to lie," said Iris, seeing through his lie. "I will always love you, Barry, but right now, I can't do this. If I will myself to go on while carrying the guilt inside me for the rest of my life, I can't move on. Maybe one day we'll make it work again, but right now..."
"We're done," finished Barry.
"Yeah," replied Iris.
Iris continued to drink her coffee. Barry just stared at her, unwilling to admit to himself that this is happening, but he knew what he heard is real. Police sirens are heard outside. Barry speed-drinks his coffee before leaving the cafe.
Oliver Queen returns to Star City and immediately heads to the Arrow Cave.
"Oh, Oliver, hey," greeted Felicity. "So, how'd it go in Russia?"
"Talia still has some issues with me," answered Oliver bluntly.
"Well, did you get what you were after?" asked Felicity.
"I did," answered Oliver, staring into space for some reason.
"Then why do you look like you've seen a ghost?" asked Felicity. "Are you hallucinating? Is Laurel here right now? Can you tell her I said hi?"
"No," said Oliver. "Black Arrow's identity... it's too much to process."
"Someone from your past?" asked Felicity.
"Yes," answered Oliver.
"Well, who is it?" asked Felicity.
"Later," replied Oliver. "Where are the new recruits?"
"Out in the city," answered Felicity. "They found Evelyn."
"And we just captured her," said Wild Dog through the comm-link.
"Well, bring her in. The new cell is ready," said Felicity.
"First, we have to take her to a hospital or she's gonna bleed out here on the street," said Mr. Terrific.
"Rene shot her?!" yelled Oliver.
"Felicity told us not to go easy on her," said Wild Dog.
Oliver looks at Felicity. The latter didn't say a word.
"We are going to talk about this later," said Oliver, anger present in his tone.
After taking Evelyn to a hospital, Rene, Rory, and Curtis lock her up in a cell in the Arrow Cave.
"You're making a mistake," said Evelyn. "You can't keep me here."
"You're working for a homicidal maniac," pointed out Curtis.
"And you're not?" Evelyn shot back.
"Killer or not, Oliver is a hero," said Rory, putting emphasis on "is". "If we didn't trust him, we wouldn't be here."
"Why you working with Prometheus, Evelyn?" asked Rene. "What do you get out of it?"
"That's not for me to tell," said Evelyn.
"How could you do this?" asked Rory. "I get that you're upset with Oliver, but what about us? Are you meaning to tell me that you were lying when you said you considered us family?"
Evelyn stayed quiet for a while, letting Rory's word sink in. "No, I wasn't. You guys are like family. A dysfunctional one, but you guys really grew on me."
"You know the Prometheus is targeting everyone close to the Green Arrow," reminded Rory. "That includes me, Rene, and Curtis. Once we're dead, will you feel a lot better? Will you?"
Evelyn once again remained silent.
"It's not too late to turn you back on Prometheus," said Curtis.
"Dude's nuts," added Rene. "Oliver may be a killer, but he wants to save this city. All Prometheus wants to see it burn."
"Shut up," retorted Evelyn.
"We miss you, Evelyn," said Rory. "We need you."
Evelyn and Rory ended up staring at each other for quite a while.
"Should we give them the room?" questioned Rene, feeling awkward.
Oliver arrives.
"Hi, Evelyn," greeted Oliver.
"Don't talk to me as if we're friends," growled Evelyn.
"This doesn't have to be difficult, Evelyn," said Oliver. "Just tell us where Prometheus is hiding and we'll let you go."
"You expect me to believe that?" questioned Evelyn.
"I have no grudge against you, Evelyn. I just think you're lost," said Oliver.
"Go to hell!" yelled Evelyn.
"Jeez, girl." Rene was wowed and terrified by Evelyn's ferocity.
"Let's leave her alone," said Oliver. "We'll come back later."
Later that day, Oliver returns to City Hall.
"Ollie, hi," greeted Thea, giving her brother a hug.
"How's it been?" asked Oliver.
"Busy day yesterday," said Thea. "But at least Susan Williams isn't making any more visits."
"I know you hate her, but she was never really a bad person. She was just curious," said Oliver.
"Still doesn't change the fact that she's a total wretch. Using your emotions to get close to your secrets," said Thea. "So, uncovered the mystery of the Black Arrow?"
"I'm going to find her tonight and tell her that I know," said Oliver. "But right now, I have to be the mayor."
"Oh, by the way, Chase wanted to meet. He needed to discuss some pretty serious matters," said Thea.
"When it comes to Adrian, it's always serious," said Oliver.
...
An hour later, Adrian Chase arrives in Oliver's office.
"How was Russia?" asked Adrian.
"An old friend punched me in the face," answered Oliver.
"You look okay to me," said Adrian.
"He's not a very strong guy. Physically speaking," said Oliver. "So, what did you want to discuss?"
"You heard of Artemis?" asked Adrian.
"One of the Green Arrow's new allies?" replied Oliver.
"Not anymore," said Adrian. "Witnesses saw her being taken in by the Green Arrow's new buddies earlier."
"What do you need me to do about it?" asked Oliver.
"I was asking if you could find a way to contact the Green Arrow and ask him what she knows," said Adrian. "I think she works for Prometheus."
"What makes you think I can lure him in?" asked Oliver.
"You're the mayor. I'm sure even a guy like him can't resist a meeting with the mayor," said Adrian. "Especially if it involves the safety of this city. Besides, you've publicly stated your full support of his cause."
"And I'm assuming you want to be there," guessed Oliver.
"Is it gonna be trouble?" asked Adrian.
"I think I prefer if you talk to him yourself," said Oliver.
"Why? Not eager to see him?" asked Adrian.
"I just think a guy with your flare can get him to open up," complimented Oliver.
"Well, you're the mayor. You call the shots," said Adrian. "Just tell me where he wants to meet."
Meanwhile, back in the Arrow cave, Felicity arrives at Evelyn's cell with a glass of water.
"For me? You shouldn't have," said Evelyn sarcastically.
Felicity ignores Evelyn's sass and gives her the glass.
"What? You want to talk some sense into me?" asked Evelyn. "Forget it. The others tried already."
"Rory seems to be taken with you," mentioned Felicity.
"Really? I'm touched," sassed Evelyn, drinking her water.
"You're really proud of what you did, aren't you?" questioned Felicity.
"Oliver's not the hero of this city. Prometheus helped me see that," said Evelyn.
"Do you even know who he is?" asked Felicity.
"I haven't earned his full trust yet," said Evelyn.
"Oliver thinks you're just a lost soul who needs saving," said Felicity.
"And what do you think?" asked Evelyn.
Felicity puts on a smile. "I think..." Felicity's smile drops as she said, "... you should get used to living in a cage."
Evelyn glares at Felicity angrily in response.
"You betrayed us and sold us out to Prometheus," said Felicity softly and darkly. "And yet, Oliver thinks you can be redeemed. It's nice that he still sees good in you, but I think he's just wasting his time. He blames himself for your double-crossing stunt. But we both know it's not."
"Where did this new dark side of yours come from?" asked Evelyn, intrigued by the tone on Felicity's voice.
"Have fun in here," said Felicity bluntly.
Felicity turns around and leaves. All of a sudden, the power malfunctions. The lights go out for a few seconds. As soon as the lights came back on, Felicity turns around, only to see that Evelyn has escaped.
Oliver, Thea, Roy, and Diggle arrive at the cave as soon as they received the news of Evelyn's escape.
"What happened? Where is she?" asked Oliver.
"Power went out and she got out," answered Rene.
"This doesn't make any sense. She was locked in a cell with no weapons and gear. How did she escape?" wondered Oliver.
"She didn't. I let her go," admitted Felicity.
"What?" asked Oliver, shocked and angered.
"Damn, blondie," reacted Rene.
"Guys, it's okay. I put tracking nanites in her water. The same ones that Malcolm used," said Felicity.
"Well, that makes everything better," said Oliver angrily and sarcastically.
The tension between Oliver and Felicity was rising. Everyone in the room can sense it.
"Can you guys give us the room?" asked Oliver.
"Seriously? This is getting good," said Rene, wanting to stay and watch the ex-couple fight.
"Hey, guys, c'mon," said Curtis as he and the others left the room.
As soon as everyone left, Oliver and Felicity face each other again.
"You risked your life so you can get lock on Prometheus because of Billy," guessed Oliver.
"Well, now that you're back to killing, I thought we could put it to good use," replied Felicity, not feeling an ounce of guilt about what she has done.
"I promised we would get justice for Billy, but this is not the way," said Oliver.
"Evelyn betrayed us," reminded Felicity. "She sold vital information to Prometheus just to get to you, and you think you can save her?"
"She's just angry," said Oliver. "We can get through to her."
"Yeah, that will work out fine," said Felicity sarcastically. "I'll work on tracking her."
Oliver rejoins the others.
"So, why'd she do it?" asked Thea.
"Prometheus," answered Oliver. "Suit up. We're going after her. Thea, go home."
"No, I'm coming with you," said Thea.
"Best not to argue with her," agreed Roy.
"Fine," said Oliver.
"Isn't this kinda overkill?" questioned Curtis. "I mean I know Prometheus is tough, but seven against two seems like overkill."
"It'll be eight against two if our friend in black does show up," said Oliver.
"So, now you trust her?" asked Thea.
"100%," said Oliver.
"Oh, man. I'm so ready," said Roy, eager to get out on the field.
"I like this guy," said Rene.
Roy and Rene bump fists.
"Oh, god. There are two of them," muttered Thea sarcastically.
Felicity tracked Artemis to a warehouse. Green Arrow and the rest of his team arrived there.
"Overwatch, where is she?" asked Green Arrow.
"Just around the corner," answered Overwatch.
"Arsenal, Speedy, come with me," ordered Green Arrow. "The rest of you stay here and provide cover."
Speedy and Arsenal followed Green Arrow while the others hid behind in separate crates. Artemis was standing by the fire escape door, aiming an arrow at Oliver.
"I thought it was strange that I got out easily," said Artemis.. "Figured Felicity tried to pull a fast one. She misses her dear old Billy."
Back in the lair, Overwatch turns on a different channel. "Guys, listen up. I created this channel separate from Oliver's."
"Why?" asked Wild Dog.
"Because if Artemis refuses to talk, and trust me, she will, you have my permission to light her up," said Overwatch.
"Oliver won't be happy about this, Felicity," said Spartan.
"This isn't about him," said Overwatch.
...
"You don't have to do this," said Green Arrow.
"I think I do," said Artemis. "Five years as the vigilante and you haven't fixed anything."
"That is Prometheus talking," said Green Arrow.
Artemis puts down her bow and says, "It doesn't have to be this way. Just surrender now and Prometheus will let you all live."
"He won't guarantee that," said Green Arrow.
"Then say goodbye to your sister," said Artemis, firing her arrow.
Speedy gets hit in the shoulder. Wild Dog comes out of hiding and started shooting. Artemis gets hit on the shoulder as she started running. Everyone comes out of hiding to surround Artemis.
"Everybody, stand down!" ordered Green Arrow.
No one listened. Spartan fires his gun and hits Artemis on the leg, wounding her. Ragman and Mr. Terrific approach her. Artemis grabs an arrow and fires at the ceiling. The arrow releases a blinding light. Despite her injured leg, Artemis managed to get away. Everyone spreads out to look for her.
Green Arrow, alone, sees Artemis and runs after her, only to get a fist to face, courtesy of Prometheus.
"Welcome, Mr. Queen," greeted Prometheus. "I bet you didn't think it would be this easy."
"No, I didn't," said Green Arrow.
Green Arrow and Prometheus engage in another fist fight. Prometheus kicks Oliver through a crate. He picks him up and throws him towards another crate. Prometheus repeatedly punches Green Arrow in the face before stabbing him with a flachette.
"This won't kill you, but it will force you to slow down," said Prometheus.
All of a sudden, Prometheus gets hit on the shoulder with an arrow. It was Black Arrow, standing atop a stack of crates. She jumps down and fights Prometheus, knocking him down with a spin kick. She approaches Green Arrow just as he pulls the flachette out of his stomach.
"Are you okay?" asked Black Arrow.
"I will be when Prometheus is behind bars," said Green Arrow. "Wanna help?"
"You trust me now?" asked Black Arrow.
"I need all the help I can get," said Green Arrow.
Green Arrow and Black Arrow square off against Prometheus again. Prometheus manages to hold his own until he kicks Black Arrow towards a crate and forces Green Arrow to step back by taking out his katana and tries to strike him. He knocks Green Arrow towards a pile of crates with a back kick. Unexpectedly, an arrow hits Prometheus in the leg. He pulls it out and turns around just as Black Arrow kicks him in the face. Prometheus gets up and fights Black Arrow in another sword fight. Prometheus once again overpowers Black Arrow and puts his hand on her throat, choking her.
"Before I kill you, I want to know who is behind the mask," said Prometheus.
Before Prometheus can remove the hood, Black Arrow stabs Prometheus in the chest with an arrow. Prometheus drops Black Arrow. The archer in black coughs as she tries to recover from the choking. She turns her head, but Prometheus was gone.
...
"Any of you have eyes on her?" asked Overwatch.
"Not yet," said Arsenal.
Artemis has already made it outside. Just when she thought she was in the clear, Ragman descends from above. He removes his mask and looks at Artemis.
"I can't let you get away," said Rory.
"I can't let you lock me up again," said Evelyn.
"What's it gonna take to convince you to come back?" asked Rory.
"Why do you care so much?" asked Evelyn.
"Because you're like family to me, too," said Rory.
"I like you, Rory, I really do, but my beef is with Oliver, not you," said Evelyn.
Evelyn takes out an arrow and slams it to the ground, creating another flash of light, allowing her to escape.
...
On the rooftop of the warehouse, Black Arrow was about to make a getaway, until she heard a familiar voice.
"Wait!"
Black Arrow turns around and looks at the Green Arrow.
"You don't have to thank me," said Black Arrow.
"Yes, I do," said Green Arrow. "You saved me time and time again and I refuse to see you as an ally."
"What's changed?" asked Black Arrow.
"I visited your teacher, Talia al Ghul," answered Green Arrow. "I know who you are." After a long pause, he says her name. "Laurel."
Black Arrow was stunned and turned away for a moment. Oliver takes off his mask and lifts his hood.
"It's okay. You can show me," he said.
Black Arrow lifts her hood and removes her mask, revealing herself as Laurel Lance. Oliver, despite knowing who was underneath the hood, was surprised to see her, right in front of him, alive.
"Hi," greeted Laurel.
"Hi," greeted Oliver.
"I thought I told Talia not to tell anyone," said Laurel.
"She owed me," said Oliver. "She didn't have to tell me your name. She just gave me what the Bratva had on you."
"Now you know," said Laurel. "Disappointed?"
"No. I'm glad," said Oliver. "I'm guessing this is what Talia meant when she said she paid one of her debts to me."
"Lazarus Pit. At least, her own version of it," said Laurel. "It doesn't cause bloodlust, but it does have other side effects. In my case, a blank memory. Talia knew she couldn't return me to Star City like that, so she trained me. Taught me how to use a bow, taught me to fight. She put me through some exercises that helped regain some of my memories. When I heard that you were assassinated, it all came back to me. I remembered who you are. I had to rush to Star City to find the one who killed you."
"You stole data from A.R.G.U.S. to find the one who assassinated me," guessed Oliver.
"Then I heard you faked your death," said Laurel. "But I couldn't leave. I had to stay and keep an eye on you. Not to mention lend you a hand in protecting the city."
"But the Laurel I knew would never resort to killing," said Oliver.
"Talia also taught me how to kill," added Laurel. "After months of training, it just stuck with me. I didn't think you'd mind since you're back to killing, but then you refused to trust me, well, refused to trust Black Arrow, to be precise, so I had to look into Susan Williams."
"Thank you," said Oliver.
"My pleasure," replied Laurel.
"Why don't you come home?" asked Oliver. "Your dad missed you. Your sister missed you. Your friends missed you. I missed you."
"Let's just say I finally understood how you felt when you first got home," said Laurel. "I was afraid of what everyone would think if they found out I'm a killer."
"It doesn't matter who or what you are. What matters is that you're alive," said Oliver. "Please, Laurel, come home."
"I will," said Laurel. "Just not yet."
"Well, when do you plan on coming home?" asked Oliver.
"When the time is right," said Laurel. "Until then, don't tell anyone."
"If you say so," said Oliver.
Laurel was about to leave, but she didn't want to. She walks towards Oliver and gives him a big hug. He hugs her in return. He thought this was another dream, but the longer the hug went on, the more he knew that it was really happening. Laurel is alive and well. Laurel's eyes watered as she hugged Oliver tighter. She always felt at home in his arms.
After the hug ended, Laurel leans in and gives Oliver a kiss. Oliver kissed back. The ferocity of their kiss tells that they have longed for this for a long time. After a while, the kiss ended. The two stared into each other's eyes with so much emotion.
"Good night, Ollie," said Laurel.
Laurel puts on her mask and covers her face with her hood as she jumped off the roof. Oliver just stood there, smiling.
"Oliver, where are you?" asked Diggle.
"I just... had a chat with Black Arrow," said Oliver. "I'm good."
Back in the lair, Oliver looks at everyone and shows that he is unhappy with what they did.
"What happened?" asked Oliver. "Why did you attack Evelyn without my say-so?"
"She, uh, spooked me," said Rene, trying to sound truthful.
"You guys are terrible liars," commented Felicity. "I told them to engage."
"They taking orders from you now?" questioned Oliver, not pleased.
"No, but I kinda like it," said Felicity. "Besides, your head's not clear."
"I brought backup in case of Prometheus, not Evelyn," said Oliver.
"She betrayed us," reminded Felicity.
"We don't know why she did it," said Oliver back.
"She hated you for keeping secrets, and frankly, I don't blame her," shot back Felicity.
Oliver and Felicity glared at each other as the others remained silent.
"Go home, Felicity," ordered Oliver. "Now."
Felicity didn't say a word. She just grabbed her purse and left the cave.
"That was harsh," said Rene.
Oliver glares at Rene.
"Who's side are you on?" asked Thea.
"Hey, you did what Overwatch said, too," replied Rene. "Sorry if that sounded harsh."
"So, Oliver, are you gonna tell us who the Black Arrow is now?" asked Diggle.
"Not yet," said Oliver. "I promised her."
"Well, I'd be bothered by this, but since you trust her now, I got nothing to complain about," said Thea.
"We're done for tonight," said Oliver. "Thea, get back to city hall. Roy, watch her back."
Oliver turns and leaves.
"He looks happy and angry at the same time," said Curtis.
"If I didn't know any better, I think he and Black Arrow did something more than just talk," guessed Thea.
Back in Central City, Iris was in her apartment, writing down her latest story. She heard a knock on the door. She looks through the peephole and saw Patty. She lets her inside.
"Hi," greeted Iris. "What are you doing here?"
"Barry told me you broke up with him," said Patty. "I know it's none of my business, but Barry's really down about it. I thought I'd talk to you about it."
"Come in," said Iris.
"Nice place," said Patty. "I mean it's not much, but it's nice."
"It's all I could afford," said Iris.
"So, why did you break up with him?" asked Patty.
"Didn't he tell you?" asked Iris.
"He did, but I want to hear it from you," said Patty.
Iris starts. "Kara, well, Supergirl, was in love with Barry and I wanted to know if he was fully committed to our relationship. So, I tricked them into going on a date. They found out and they were both mad. Really, really mad"
"But Barry said he was ready to forgive you," said Patty.
"Did you give him the chance to make it up to you?" replied Iris.
Patty didn't respond, a little taken back.
"I know. I know. That was wrong for me to say," said Iris, feeling ashamed of bringing up Patty's break-up with Barry.
"No, it's okay," said Patty. "Iris, I left Barry because he wasn't being completely honest with me. You left him not because of something he did, but because of something you did. You don't know if you can forgive yourself."
"I'm supposed to believe that Barry really loves me," said Iris, sadness present in her tone. "Instead, I was afraid of losing him and tested his commitment, and that was the wrong thing to do."
Patty sits down on the couch. He gestures Iris to sit down.
"So, you think breaking up with him will help you forgive yourself?" asked Patty.
"I don't know," replied Iris. "I just know that I can't be with him if I can't get over it. Patty, I know you mean well, but this is between me and Barry. We'll get back together eventually, but until then, I just can't do it."
Patty didn't say a word.
"So, what about you? Found someone special in Detroit?" asked Iris.
"No, but I'm not here to talk about my love life," said Patty. "Barry may not be my boyfriend anymore, but I always be there for him."
"You're one of a kind, Patty," complimented Iris. "Barry really missed you when you left."
"And I missed him a lot," said Patty. "But I'm here now. Helping him take down his ex-friend."
"Do you even know how much she means to him?" asked Iris.
"No, but I think I can tell that he's willing to save her no matter how many lives she takes," said Patty. "I'm not sure if I'm completely okay with that, but Barry is, well... Barry."
After a brief silence, Iris asks, "Do you wanna have a girl's night out?"
"That sounds nice," said Patty.
Meanwhile, back in Star City, Felicity returns to her apartment. What she didn't expect was Caitlin Snow leaning towards a wall, smirking.
"How did you get in here?" asked Felicity, scared.
"Doesn't matter," said Killer Frost. "I just came here for my target."
"Right. I'm on your list," remembered Felicity.
"But I'm not gonna kill you right now," said Killer Frost. "I'm just gonna send Barry a message."
Felicity takes out her phone, but Killer Frost destroys it with an icicle, sticking it to the wall.
Killer Frost walks towards Felicity and places both her hands on her face. "We're not done talking."
Killer Frost started freezing Felicity's brain until she passes out.
Surprise! Laurel's back. The real Laurel. Although, some of you might be thinking, "Talia wasn't in Season 3 for the final battle against Ra's al Ghul. Why does it say here that she was?" Well, if you've been following this story closely, you can guess. Leave a review and express your opinion. Ask a question even. I'd be more than glad to answer.