Screaming
Later on that same night, Felicity and Oliver left the foundry, going to have dinner at Felicity's favorite place. During dessert, Oliver received a call from Diggles; he found out where the next name on his list was, the person was near by. He always had his duffle bag with all of his gear in it, at his side.
"Felicity, I have to go," he said as he was getting up. He then gave her a brief kiss on her temple. He made sure to call a cab for Felicity to take back to the mansion.
Oliver did not return until the early morning hours. She was already asleep in his bed. He slipped quietly into bed next to her. His body was exhausted; every muscle in his body was aching. He had no problem falling asleep that night.
Felicity turned over, to see him lying next to her. He was twitching, but every muscle in his body seemed to be completely relaxed. The next thing Felicity remembered about that night was Oliver's hand around her throat. She desperately started to try to pry his hands off her throat. She could feel herself slip slowly into unconsciousness. She managed to get his hands off before she blacked out. After she regained her breath, she had to figure out a way to snap Oliver out of the fury and rage he was currently having.
She reached out and touched his shoulder. His stance was like it is when he is the vigilante. But, as soon as she touched him, he shook his head and he was back to normal.
"Felicity, what happened," he said very groggily. His eyes were half closed.
"It's okay, Oliver, it's okay. You were having a nightmare," she said in a hushed tone.
Oliver was clearly still shaken up by what was in his nightmare. He looked over at her, noticing the marks around her neck from where he tried to strangle her. His eyes started to tear up, a mixed look of horror and disgust came over him.
"Oh my god, Felicity, I am so sorry," he said as his voice started to crack from the anger and distain over took his body. He started to cry, breaking down, putting him on his knees. He never meant to hurt Felicity.
"Oliver, what were you having a nightmare about," she asked very sternly.
"There are some things that you still do not know about me," he said as he continued to break down in her arms.
"It's okay Oliver, I already know about the island, well part of it," she said as she pulled Oliver into a hug. The look he gave Felicity was pure astonishment.
"How do you know about the island," he asked inquisitively
"Well, I have heard you talk about it in your sleep before, and whatever happened on that island, Ollie, you can tell me and trust me with it," she chirped.
"Maybe later, I am really tired, just need some sleep," he murmured as he laid his head down on his pillow and fell asleep.
"Okay," she said very quietly, as not to disturb him. She gently pressed a light kiss on his temple before she turned over and fell fast asleep.