Starling City,

Two weeks later

Joe Wilson stepped out of the Plane quickly heading toward where his luggage would be. His fellow agents grabbed their own, he wanted this taken care of fast. Billy's brother Wade was a dangerous agent. Ordering two agents to head to the car, Joe went towards the corner making a phone call. Calling his father letting him know that he was in town.

Moving quickly back towards his men after leaving the message. Joe briefed them telling them to head to the motel. With one last look Joe headed to find his father he wanted to sleep. So getting into his rental car Joe headed towards the queen mansion. Hoping his father would be there.

Slowly driving into the driveway, Joe parked the car in front of the house. Stepping out of the car he headed towards the front door. His father had called telling him of Wade's attack. So once he was cleared Joe had grabbed a good few of his father's most trusted friends in the agency and headed back to starling City.

He hoped his father was okay, along with Thea and Oliver. Dig was a different story the man seemed to hate his father which caught the attention of Sara. The younger Lance girl didn't seem to understand his hate for the Australian.

Knocking on the door Joe waited for someone to answer it. When they did he smiled asking if his father was here. A quick conversation told him that he wasn't. The maid was kind enough to tell him where he was though. Apparently Thea had conned his father into buying a house three houses down.

Thanking her, Joe walked down the steps and got back into his car. Backing out of the driveway, Joe drove towards the house that he was told about an smiled. His father was leaning against the porch with Thea right next to him. Shaking his head at the girl. It seemed her crush was growing.

Joe parked in front of the house and got out. " hello father" he greeted hugging the man as he stepped onto the porch. Thea squealed hugging him tightly before dragging him into the house. With a laugh Joe let her as his father followed. Silently behind them. Thea showed him everything from the kitchen to the bathrooms. Then she showed him all the rooms.

She even had his picked out. The door was brown with a sign saying Joe's Room Keep out. He laughed Thanking Iher with a hug. A few minutes later, Joe got to business asking what was Wade's first move. Oliver and Sara who were in the kitchen informed him of Wade's attack on Slade outside verdant.

" So it is personal?" Joe asked looking towards Slade.

" so it seems" Slade answers. The man was not happy. He crossed his arms over his chest as Thea moved closer to him. Joe then asked if they knew why. A brief exchange between Oliver and Slade gave Joe the answer he needed.

" It seems he is out for revenge on Slade for Billy's death. " Oliver said flatly.

"but uncle Billy betrayed you on a mission. You were well within your rights" Joe argued.

Nodding , Slade calmed the boy down as Oliver finished talking. Oliver finished speaking then he let Slade show Joe the house. Thea had grabbed Joe an yanked towards the kitchen. Making both Oliver and Slade laugh.

The next morning, Slade was already up an on the phone with The Agency. Catching Wade was their top priority. Once Slade was done on the phone he tossed it on the counter top. Rubbing his face in annoyance. He needed fresh air. Grabbing his keys Slade left the house. Heading straight to his car.

Driving into the Glades, Slade pulled up to a bar. He knew he shouldn't be drowning himself in whiskey every time he needed space, but right now he needed a drink. Stepping into the bar. Slade sat down ordering a whiskey. He scanned the room not seeing anything out of ordinary.

Though Slade knew Wade, The Agent would be making another appearance at some point. That much Slade knew. Sipping on his whiskey, Slade Glanced next to him when someone sat down. A chuckle left his mouth when Wade slapped him on the back. The Soldier smirked setting his bottle down.

" knew you would be here" Wade sat down ordering what Slade had.

Turning in his seat Slade looked at his best friends brother. A smirk easing on his face. Taking another gulp of his whiskey. Slade ignored the hand on his back as he shrugged it off. " thought you might want to talk." Slade growled lowly. Wade looked at him slightly while Slade turned back towards the bar.

"You killed my Brother…Slade." The sharp angry tone Wade used didn't faze Slade at all. Slade just smirked. " aye. Put my sword right through his eye" that got a reaction. Wade tried to lunge at Slade but the other ASIS agent shoved him back down. Wade glared at him as he looked at slades own eyepatch. " looks like you lost yours " he said with an amused tone.

Slade's smirk widened. Taking a sip of his whiskey again. He glanced at Wade, the man was glaring hatefully at him. Which made Slade want to laugh as he watched Wade seethe in anger. Paying the bar keep. Slade stood thanking him. Sending Wade a smirk as he walked out of the bar. He knew Wade would follow an when he did.

Slade ducked once he was outside. Wade had his gun out and was firing at Slade. Cursing inwardly at not being armed. Breathing heavily, Slade glanced around the corner seeing Wade looking for him. " this isn't over Wilson! You hear me!" Slade Chuckled at the anger filled tone.

" how bout I visit that little brunette that's always clinging to you!"

The moment the Threat towards Thea left Wade's mouth. Slade tackled him. Running towards him and throwing the both of them onto the ground. A shot rang out. Slade swore holding his shoulder watching Wade run. Slade now Seething in anger. If that's how he wanted to play it. Slade would play.

Walking through the door to his house Slade was being yelled at for leaving. Thea had her arms crossed over her chest and was giving him the most dirtiest look she could muster. Demanding where he's been. Reminding him that a crazy ASIS agent was after him. Letting her rant as he closed the door behind him. Slade crossed his own arms over his chest.

Boy. She was letting him have it. Her face was red from anger. He was going to assume that's why her face was red. When she noticed him bleeding from a gunshot wound. She screamed at him. Talking about how men think their invincible. Slade had been at one point. Though he probably shouldn't had mentioned that. Next thing he knew she smacked him.

Wincing slightly when he grabbed her hand with his wounded arm. Slade pulled her against him telling her to stop hitting him. Theas arms were around his waist in seconds as she buried her face in his chest. Oliver and Sara had ran down the stairs hearing Thea yelling. Oliver rolling his eyes seeing Slades wounded arm. He already knew Slade had gone after Wade alone.

After Thea was done hugging him. Joe and Oliver had bandaged Slades shoulder. Joe's team was going to use the house as a base. Oliver had suggested the foundry but Slade had reminded Oliver that his Arrow activities were illegal. Slade would keep his mouth shut but he didn't trust these guys to do the same.

A couple hours later, Joe's team were setting up base. Slade was directing them where to put everything. Wade was a loose cannon and needed to be stopped at all costs. Sitting at the computer, tracking Wade's phone. This was now officially a ASIS mission. Thea walked over towards him an wrapped her arms around his neck. Kissing his cheek.

Looking at her, Slade leaned back a smirk on his face as he glanced at her.

" Have you thought about it" she whispered softly. Her breath hitting his neck. Slade gave her a soft look. God she was beautiful. Thea's arms tightened around his neck. Slade leaning towards her more as she leaned against his back. Chuckling lightly at her question. She wasn't letting up.

" still thinking about it." His voice was low. Tone soft as he gazed at her with his good eye. Thea gently touched his Chin easing his face towards her. Slade knew what was coming but didn't stop her as her lips pressed against his. Feeling her tongue licking his bottom lip. Slade opened his mouth letting her in. They kissed greedily before Thea pulled away. She smiled.

" Keep thinking" she kissed him once more before moving away to let him work. Slade looked up seeing Oliver staring at him with a smile. Shaking his head, Slade nodded towards the kid. Oliver sat down in the offered seat. " What's holding you back from Thea" slades eye shot towards the kid in disbelief. No easing the question into conversation. Nope the kid flat out said it.

Letting out a sigh, Slade looked down. Chuckling lightly. " holding me back from a girl that deserves better than me" Oliver nodded. " shouldn't that be up to her or is this about Shado." Neither had uttered her name since Slades return. It got the Australians attention though He glared at Oliver. " watch it kid"

Oliver nodded he was on the right track. Looking at his mentor with a soft knowing look. " shado loved you Slade maybe not the way you wanted." Oliver saw the flash of guilt for telling shado his feelings to late. Echoing the very words he had said on the island five years ago. " But she did and I know she would love to see you happy" Oliver finished.

Slades hands trembled as he listened to Oliver speak about Shado. His thoughts and feelings for both Shado and Thea clashed. He didn't deserve either of them. Shado he never told because on the island. Survival was their main priority. Now though he had no good excuses except for shado. He also knew that wasn't Fair to Thea.

Looking up at Oliver, Slade smiled softly. " yeah your right." Oliver was right. Shado wouldn't want him wallowing in guilt. She would want him happy. Turning towards where Thea was talking to Sara, a smile on her face. Slade smiled softly. Thinking just maybe he could be hers. He didn't notice Oliver leave him to his thoughts .

"Thea!" he called. The girl turned towards him with a smile.

Thea spun around from speaking with Sara towards the sound of Slades voice. Smiling brightly as he looked at her. She bid Sara goodbye and ran towards the Australian falling into his lap with a laugh. Slade chuckled softly catching her. Pulling her onto his lap she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Just hugging her too him, Slade pressed his forehead gently on her side as she ran her fingers through his hair. A smile slipped onto slades face. Just sitting with her eased some of his demon's. Yeah Oliver forgave him but Slade had yet to fully forgive himself for what happened on the island. Feeling Thea's fingers in his hair, Slade thought back to another girl that somehow calmed him easily. Shado.

Would she hate him for what he did. Granted Thea didn't know everything that happened and Oliver didn't look ready to share with anyone. Shado had loved Oliver in away he had at one point been jealous of. Then Ivo happened an Oliver found Sara. Their lives went straight to hell.

If Shado had survived. Slade knew she'd never forgive him.

Feeling a kiss press to his brow, Slades mind returned to the girl in his arms. This young beautiful girl. A woman. That Slade knew he didn't deserve but she wanted him anyway. Slade understood where Oliver was coming from. Shado would want him happy. Right now though with Wade's threat he wasn't ready to fully pull her into his world.

Add that he was still an active member of ASIS. Adeline couldn't deal with him being gone all the time how would Thea if they decided to give them a chance. Sighing lightly, Slade pressed his lips against Thea's throat. He could think on that later. Right now he was content. Holding Thea in his arms.

"you still thinking about us" Thea's warm breath tickled against the back of his neck when she whispered the words. A chuckle escaped his mouth. His good eye going to her face. Smiling lightly at her Slade cupped her face gently. " still thinking. Though…" he mused lightly. His eye going to her lips. " make me stop thinking" Thea's lips crashed onto his the moment the words left his mouth.

Slades arms tightened around Thea's waist as her hand cupped his face. She kissed him desperately wanting h to know she cared. Moving his arms from her waist, Slade lifted Thea up setting her down in a straddling position. Still kissing her.

He could think about why he shouldn't be with her later.