This is a concluding epilogue to this story. I'll be honest, I didn't expect I'd actually go through with this story or enjoy writing it, when marcus97L suggested this to me as a story request, so thank you to him. I am considering a sequel but it may take a while before I get to it, so stay tuned.
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Oliver had returned to the lair as he saw Clint, Bobbi, Diggle, Natasha and a man that he did not recognize as he offered his hand.
"Oliver Queen? Lance Hunter." He shook his hand with Oliver, who noticed that Hunter was speaking with a British accent.
"You're S.H.I.E.L.D. too?" Oliver asked.
"I prefer the term 'freelancer'." Hunter chuckled.
"He's a friend." Bobbi smiled.
"So, Robin Hood, huh? What is it with you and archers?" Hunter teased as he turned to Bobbi and Natasha with a smirk
"Stop." Natasha rolled her eyes as they both laughed.
Oliver went out before facing Tommy, who glared.
"You knew about this, didn't you?" Tommy said.
"Tommy—"
"It all adds up now. You're the vigilante. You always disappearing, the Hood being at the right place at the right time." Tommy continued.
"Tommy, I… understand if…"
"I'm pissed?" Tommy snorted, taking a breath. "Few weeks ago, I sure would be. But after finding out about Dad, the Undertaking, him sabotaging the Gambit… look, I'm never gonna be fine with you being the vigilante but you saved my life. I'm never gonna like it but I guess I should be glad you're looking out for me and Laurel and I guess that I owe you the benefit of the doubt at least. As for my Dad… he was dead to me long ago. Just… the less I know about your nighttime hobby and the less you drag me, Thea or Laurel into your mess, the better."
Oliver nodded. It was fair enough. "What about you?"
Tommy took a breath. "The cops asked for my statement, I already told them everything I know, which isn't much, and they and the D.A.'s office are already investigating this List Dad had and the names which were in Merlyn Global Group servers. But… honestly, how many people have you killed?"
"Only as many as I've had to in self-defense." Oliver said and Tommy considered.
"I saw you kill those guys, who kidnapped us, when you got back, did I?" Tommy asked.
Oliver nodded and sighed. "Tommy… I know you have a lot of questions."
"Yeah. But for now, just one." He looked at Oliver seriously. "Were you ever going to tell me?"
Oliver met his eyes. Few weeks ago, he would have said "no". Now, he wasn't so sure anymore. "Maybe. But, Tommy, as for your Dad—"
Once again, thank you to marcus97L for the story request, since I found myself enjoying writing this story. I am considering writing a sequel but it may take a while before I get to it and it is not going to cover Season 2 just yet, so stay tuned.
Please review and let me know if you have enjoyed the story to its end.
With regards
Bl4ckHunter
