Why 3
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A/N: there is a part of the convo. between Clark and Dinah that should explain something to Lizzy384. She said Clark was harsh on Ollie in the last chapter. Dinah explains why in this chapter. So enjoy and please review. I really love those things and I've been a very somewhat nice girl this year.
Clark stood from his vigil beside Oliver as the blonde practically ran into Watchtower. Her heels clicked as she did run this time over to him. "Clark, what the hell happened ?" Dinah Lance asked, worriedly. "I mean all I get is a vague message on my cell saying that I needed to get to Tower as fast as possible. That Oliver was in trouble." She dragged in a deep breath and ran a hand through her hair. "Why can't Chloe help him. You know, his girlfriend and by the way where is she. Normally she would be the one leaving the message." Her face took on a confused and worried look as her blue eyes locked onto Clark.
"Chloe's gone. It's a long story. Come and sit down and I'll explain it." He led her to the table and sat down. He made sure to keep an eye on Oliver. "So come on out with it, Kent." Dinah urged as they sat down . "Well, You know everything about the missions Oliver and I had to do." At her nod he continued. "Well, I'll spare the details about me and Zod. But, all I know is that Oliver was attacked on his mission, Chloe couldn't find him and she was scared and desperate." Clark explained. "That seems to be a bad combination around here" Dinah said as she tapped her foot, it made a clicking sound that echoed around the empty halls of Watchtower.
Clark sighed as he continued. "Yeah, she went and put on Dr. Fate's helmet. I found her unconscious. Emil said her body was going through multiple massive traumas. But, all of a sudden she recovered and woke up. She was panicky and told me that she was okay and she had everything figured out." Clark said, guilt coloring his voice, wondering why he couldn't have figured out something was wrong with his best friend. "She didn't, did she ?" Dinah asked, sarcasm masking the fear that was welling in her stomach. It mixed uncomfortably with the nervousness that had already been present. "She sacrificed herself. She traded herself for Oliver and she's gone." Clark finished. Dinah stared at him before her face scrunched up. "No, Ollie wouldn't let her do that. Plus, Chloe wouldn't leave him like that." Her voice broke. "They need each other, you saw how they were before." She took a calming breath and realization hit. "He didn't know." She continued as Clark nodded. "So, she's gone, but where is Oliver and is he okay or at least okay as can be ?" She asked, concern nixing the fear and mixing with worry.
"I found him here. He was a mess and Emil and I took him to a secure hospital. I stayed with Oliver and he was out of it when he woke up." Clark took a breath. "He calmed down and then went blank." He looked at Dinah's confused blue eyes and it makes it harder to tell her what happened. "He acted like he didn't care Chloe was gone. He didn't say anything except when he was allowed to leave. But, Umm, something happened." He swallowed nervously. "I completely went off on him, Dinah" Clark said, regretfully. "Clark, I'm not going to judge. I mean you just lost your best friend, too. You're hurting too." Dinah reached over and rubbed his arm. "But, what did you say to him ?" She asked. He recounted the exchange and watched her eyes go wide. "Damn, we might have to re-consider the Boy Scout code name." Dinah looked down. "I'm guessing with our crew's messed up luck, even that isn't all of it." He smiled as she did and nodded.
He told her of the orderly and the syringe and the panic attack that Ollie had had and she stood. He stood with her and walked into the living room. "Do we know what was in the syringe ?" She asked as she pulled a chair right up to Oliver's side and stroked his hair softly. "I sent it to Emil, he's going to be here in about an hour with the results. He checked him out and said that he was fine and just needs some rest." Clark assured her and sat next to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "What's he going to do without her ?, Clark." Dinah asked, sadly. "I don't know, Dinah, I really don't." Clark said.
They sat there and Clark turned as the door flew open. He turned and saw Emil. "I've got the test results and they're not good." He went to the table and laid them out. Clark walked over to him while Dinah kept vigil with Oliver. "Clark, I'm going to give it to you straight okay." At Clark's nod, he continued. "The substance they gave him. It's a new drug. It's so far been used by Russians and the Chinese. It's an awful concoction. It's been forbidden in the U.S." Emil said. "So, how did they get it here and why are they using it on Oliver ?" Clark asked. More to himself then to Emil. "The effects are bad. First, it supposed to find the worst memories you've ever had. Then, it enhances them as you experience them." He sees Clark tense up beside him and his eyes are flaming with rage.
"Clark, I know how much you want to kill this guy right now. Trust me, I felt the same. But, we can't do anything about it right now. All we can do is wait it out and research it and hope for an antidote." Emil says as he looks at Clark and watches him calm himself down. They sit down and as Emil is telling Clark what he knows, they hear a small shout, a chair being toppled and Dinah trying desperately to calm him down. Clark and Emil walk in and Dinah is standing above Oliver and has her hands on his arms and is talking clearly to him as he fights against the person and keeps shouting. "No, No, NO!." He shouts. "You're lying, You're lying." He shouts again as Dinah tries helplessly to link him to reality. "Ollie, It's me Dinah." She says, firmly to him. "You're okay. You're safe here." She loosens her grip. "You're at Watchtower." She says, her voice is full of calming and soothing tones. He stiffens and his eyes flash.
Dinah watches his brown eyes and nearly wants to sag in relief as she notices recognition. "Ollie, hey, you back with me ?" She asks in the same tones. He swallows and blinks. His eyes focus on her and she smiles. "Dinah?" Ollie rasps. "Yeah, it's me." She says as drops one arm and the other rubs his arm. "What happened?, Why am I at Tower." He asks, confusedly. "Someone dosed you with something at the hospital. You were having hallucinations, vivid apparently." She says and he perks up. "Umm, how long has this been going on ?" He asks and she bites her lip. "Clark told me that the first was the morning after Chloe…" She stops as he ducks his head.
"Hey, look at me." She watches Oliver's head lift up. She locks her warm, caring blue eyes with his hurt, tear-filled brown ones. "I'm sorry." She says and repeats it until he talks. "I miss her, god damn it, I miss her already." He murmurs. Dinah sits next to him and puts a hand on his back. "I know, Sweetie, I know." She soothes and pulls him into a hug. Clark and Emil watch from the distance and both smile and sigh relieved sighs. "Shh, Shh." She rocks him slowly. He clings to her and winces a bit. "She's never coming back." Ollie states sadly. "You don't know that." Dinah replies. "She'll come back one day, you'll see." She strokes his back. She holds him close. "She'll come back and you guys will be together and STAY together, Forever." She emphasizes. He shifts again and yawns. "For now, though, just rest." She instructs and his weight becomes heavier against her. "Just rest, sweetie." She soothes and smiles at Clark and Emil across the room as Ollie falls asleep soundly against her and they smile back. Everything was okay. For Now.