CHAPTER FOUR: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.

Merlyn Global, Malcolm's Office.

—-

Malcolm Merlyn quickly shut down activation to the camera he was watching from and began erasing any potential evidence that could leak him to the crime. To his luck Moria hired the men in secret so his right hand was safe. The camera was just provided to give Malcolm that extra boost of protection from himself. He hated that this had to happen. Oliver was like a son to him but there was no way he was gonna risk Robert spilling any secrets. Though as much as he was glad Oliver had no idea what was going on and could possibly be molded into working with Tempest just like he was trying to do with Tommy, the true enemy still remained The Vigilante or Hood as the media dubbed it. At first Malcolm saw no real trouble, just a wannabe stopping low level crime. But now The Vigilante has interrupted a Tempest operation of sorts. As well as targeting a few members of the list already.. all could be Coincidence's but it was still too close to Merlyn's liking.

Grasping his phone he sighed looking at the text Moria sent. He would have to assure her both her kids will no longer be harmed as long as she stayed loyal, as much as he rather not threaten them it was the only way to keep Moria in line.

— — — — — — — — —

Queen Mansion. Next Morning.

—-

Oliver was finishing buttoning up his jacket and exiting the mansion as he was getting ready to head for his meeting with one Lyla Michaels. Originally when Oliver called the number Waller used which he learned by heart from his time working with her he had expected the devil herself to answer. Instead he was greeted with the voice of Lyla which by the sounds of what she said she remembered the old world. Probably a gift from Mar Novu himself. Hearing that Waller was taken out earlier on this new earth caused Ollie to relax because that meant what he was gonna ask Lyla was about to be a lot easier.

"Oliver."

Hearing his own mother's voice snapped him out of his thoughts as he turned to face her. He noticed Walter was speaking with another man. His mother walked closer to him, taking her son's arm.

"I wanna introduce you to someone. John Diggle. He'll be accompanying ou from now on."

"I don't need a babysitter." Oliver smiled though he was happy to see Diggle he missed having his friend/ brother around.

Moria smiled. "Please for me. After yesterday I just.."

Oliver nodded pulling his mother into a hug. "It's fine mom. I'll accept it." Heading to the car Oliver slipped Diggle a paper with an address on it. "I need to go here."

— — —

The car ride started off the same, Oliver did not plan on ditching Diggle this time trying a different approach. "So.. What do I call you?"

John smirked a little. "Diggle's good, Dig if you want. Though out on the field Spartan is more like it. Since I no longer need to wear your hood anymore." Checking the mirror to see Oliver's reaction.

"Should have figured it was you under the hood after I talked with Lyla last night. So you both decided to use A.R.G.U.S. Resources to help me? Guess I owe you a thank you since the Vigilante has been active while I was on my way home from the island. Leaving all suspicion off me."

"After your phone call with Lyla and me stopping the kidnapping yesterday we made sure I was assigned to be your bodyguard again. Also Oliver, you don't have to thank me we are brothers. And I failed to save you during the crisis. But I won't do it aga.."

"Dig. Stop.. I made my choices, and I'm here now. I am just happy you have memories because the hope of me working with Lyla would help you realize the mission. Speaking of which, I assumed you both are still married."

"Yes, we also took care of a few future issues already. Andy is no longer an issue, he is in a dark A.R.G.U.S. Blacksite. Darkh's Idol has been securely moved. Only a select few know where it is. As The Green Arrow already took down a few men from the list like Claybourne, Andy Hooker, and Paul Henry. All are locked away with no way out."

Oliver had to admit he was impressed though he was still worried about Ad..no Simon Morrison, he had to recall to use his real name after briefly meeting the real Adrian Chase at Laurel's job. "I guess this talk will go a lot smoother then." Just as the car stopped and both men stepped out meeting with Lyla. "It's good to see you again." Oliver went to hug Lyla as she returned it.

"Johnny and I were expecting this meeting happening not on your terms but rather more like a surprise when he became your bodyguard. We weren't sure if you were sticking to the script or not."

Smiling Oliver backs away from the hug and chuckles a little. "Figured I do things just a tad bit different this time, seeing as you two have already helped a lot, I hate to ask for more, but I was hoping for help with an old unused A.R.G.U.S. Base, and reliable tech support."

"No Felicity this time?" John asked though he knew about Oliver and Laurel.

"It would be too complicated, plus.. last I checked her life is totally different now. She is a supervisor at a New York computer software firm. Plus she is engaged to one Ed Raymond. So no need to disturb her life." He spoke fondly of her, as much as he cared for her at one point Felicity Smoak was not his soulmate.

"Well you're in luck I have a few tech's I can spare. My finest one probably being Henry Fyff, he actually used to work for your company a few years back. Walter had to fire him because of an incident with Naomi Singh, but with his brilliance we took him in. Of course Waller kind of broke him down, but he became a better man because of it."

Oliver nodded. "I'll take him then. Also I think we should start working on the Mirakuru cure."

Lyla nodded

"Now about this base."

—- — — —- — —

Hours later.

ARROW CAVE.

—-

Everything was looking better than before with a full blown computer system hooked to A.R.G.U.S. Secure network, the suit display which had two suits already up. Green Arrow's as well as an updated sleek black and green Spartan outfit. With enough room for more in the future. Oliver already had basic and trick arrows set and ready with his advanced quiver holding up to 60 arrows. All that was left to do was train his body harder and get ready for tonight.

"Umm Mr. Queen."

Oliver looked up, spotting his new tech. "Henry Fyff. Pleasure to meet you, Lyla filled you in on the details?" Henry just nodded. "Good. Also I heard about your mistake, I want you to know once I can I'll get you a job at Queen Consolidated again. Especially after I fire the head of applied science." Henry was stunned he could not express enough thanks. Oliver though simply nodded as he showed him around. "Now it's time for some work."

—- —

Adam Hunt's office.

The Green Arrow busted through the empty office and connected a flash drive into the computer allowing Henry to gather the money from Hunt's accounts and transfer them all back to the people. At the same time Arrow gathered all the information of Hunt's crimes and sent them directly to SCPD just enough time for it to reach Laurel's case for when Hunt was tried. Once done he headed to the parking garage.

Hunt was walking with his guards when he got a notification his money was all gone. "What the hell?!" It was then the lights were busted out and both guards were taken down quickly. Hunt began to panic before turning around too quickly he was grabbed by his bald head and slammed into the car window.

"Adam Hunt, You Have Failed This City."

Hunt screamed in pain as his shoulder was dislocated and he was left with the sounds of sirens approaching.

— — — —-

NEXT DOOR. QUEEN'S WELCOME HOME BASH.

—

Oliver began walking down the steps of his party where he saw Tommy and McKenna Hall chatting.

"Fashionably late as ever." Tommy chuckled as he patted Oliver on the back.

"I am only five minutes late Tommy. McKenna it's good to see you again."

"You as well Oliver. I am hoping the four of us can all have a double date night sometime."

Oliver just smiled as he looked at Tommy. "Laurel and I have yet to talk about that step yet. But um we should definitely hangout." Tommy then smirked yelling among the crowd.

"Everyone! Man of the hour is here!" The coward erupted in cheers. As We are the champions, started to play. Oliver took his que stepping up on stage.

"Thank you very much, Everybody!" Grasping the shot from Tommy he raised it in the air then took the shot. "I missed tequila!" The crowd erupted again as Tommy, McKenna and now Laurel all laughed knowing he was playing it up for the crowd a bit. He noticed Thea in the crowd with Roy and waved. Knowing she was off drugs and an adult he was okay with her being here. "Hey Speedy."

"Ollie Hey! Not gonna kick me out are ya?"

Oliver chuckled. "No, no.. even if you are underage drinking. But you are supervised so I'll let it slide. Only cause I know you'll be safe."

Thea smiled. "I promise I am not gonna drink much, just wanted to join in on the fun for a bit." She had to admit she noticed Ollie was different and she and Roy possibly followed him earlier to his meeting. They did not catch anything but Thea noticed that Oliver knew Diggle and the woman he met up with. Only question was how. But those were questions for another time, tonight they were celebrating her brother being home. Before she could say more she saw Laurel heading over. "Looks like your lady friend wishes to talk to you." Thea chuckled before sneaking off with Roy.

Oliver turned to see Laurel. "Glad you could make it."

"Would not miss it for the world Ollie, Hey Umm is there somewhere quieter we could go?" With a nod he guided them to the outside of the deck away from the music. Before Laurel said anything more Oliver started to speak up.

"Laurel, you always saw the best in me. Even when stories came out that were false. Or when you found out about Sandra Hawke and the child we almost had." Oliver made a mental note to check into if William or a version of him existed in this timeline. "And time and again I was not the best I could be, but now. Now I want to be the best I can be for you. I love you Dinah Laurel Lance."

Laurel looked up with tears in her eyes as she hugged him tightly. "I love you too Ollie."

The moment was interrupted when commotion downstairs was heard both of them hurried to see Quentin and the SCPD searching the building. "Party's over!"

Oliver hurried down with Laurel "Detective what's going on?"

Lance looked at everyone spotting McKenna and explained what was happening. "I am sorry to crash the party, but an incident happened at Adam Hunt's building."

"Who is Adam Hunt?" Oliver asked like he vaguely knew but did not as well.

"He's a bottom feeder millionaire who caused a lot of problems for people. He is arrested now since we have proof of his wrong doings, but The Hood guy who saved you three was there, we are searching the whole perimeter."

"The Hood guy? I am gonna offer a award."

"Queen don't.."

"Too late." Oliver stepped up on a table and shouted "Hey everyone! Two million dollars to anybody that can find a nut bar in a green hood." The crowd cheered and Oliver turned to Lance with a smirk. The detective just shook his head.

"You are a pain in my ass sometimes, lucky I like you." Lance said as he and the officers decided to leave. Oliver then shouted again.

"It's way too quiet here. Come on, this is a party!" Oliver stepped down and with Laurel back by his side he told Tommy and McKenna the good news about Laurel and him together again. The rest of the night was just enjoying the party.

That next day was busy for everyone, Quentin worked on getting the info he needed to try and find Sara again, Tommy was working on a business proposal for Kord industries. Laurel contacted all the people Hunt fucked over and let them know that the money was safe, and that Hunt would pay. And Oliver well he snuck out early crossing off Adam Hunt's name off the list. Though he would not limit himself to just the list Oliver told himself he would still use it as well as stopping other crime. A noise then alerted him.

"Dig. I told you I did not need you till later."

"Holy shit!" A voice that was not Diggle said as Oliver quickly turned around to see Thea standing in his base of operations.

—-

And scene!

Hope you enjoyed the chapter as well as that little cliffhanger. Please let me know what you think about the story and review it. Like I stated before Oliver has a reason why he can't just rush in and take down Malcolm. And though he is still playing it safe, changes are happening still.