AN:/ I hope this is ok. I had planned to stick with Felicity but Diggle just felt like the way to go here. I feel I may have rushed it a little. I know exactly where I want to go with this story but just trying to link the pieces together really. Hope you like it. I know Diggle would probably be more likely to confront Felicity and be more available but he's dealing with his own grief.

Thanks for the Favourite and Follows. Thanks mjf2468 for the words of encouragement

"You don't think she's gone a little crazy?" Diggle tries to focus on the warehouse across from him. There's a new version of vertigo moving through the streets. Roy managed to place a tracker on a local dealer which has brought them here and from the looks of it to one of a number of bases belonging to the Triad. Perfect. They need to get this stuff off the streets but with the Triad involved this is starting to take on a whole new level and Diggle is really feeling the loss of their third.

"She just needs time." He grumbles giving Roy a sidelong glance. Felicity has already advised that there are at least 6 Triad members inside with there happy go lucky dealer and was in the process of calling Lance.

"Its been a week since Merlyn showed up…..and she keeps acting as if Oliver's going to walk back into the foundry at any minute." Roy hisses and Diggle lets out a deep sigh. He knows that their partner in crime is holding on tight to an impossible hope but if it keeps her getting up in the morning and helping to save the city each night he's happy to wait it out. She needs to come to this in her own time. And when she does, and he hopes its soon, he'll be there to help her pull herself back together. He'll support her as he always will. For Oliver.

"There's no proof to say he won't other than the words of a psycho killer. I've seen that boy come back from some pretty dire things" The words hold little weight and Roy only seems to be voicing his own thoughts.

"He had a duel with the head of the league of assassins. The demon…..Some how I don't think he misses."

"Roy." Diggle signals to the opposite building noting their targets coming out of the warehouse to load the trucks. He turns on his comms "Felicity…Looks like the deals done. I think we're going to move on this now."

"Lance is on his way with Back up about 20 minutes from your position."

"I don't think we have 20 minutes…" he retorts, already calculating there next moves motioning to Roy.

"Digg I think you should wait for Lance…" Diggle and Roy seem to come to the same agreement, a quick nod and they are both clear that they have to make a move now despite felicity's cautious words. They've been walking a wary line for long enough and its time the Arrow took back the night. They move to opposing sides and take shots from the corner of the buildings and Diggle's quite impressed with his own accuracy (hitting water does help…who knew) and then they are racing through the air down the zip lines both knocking one Triad member off his feet. They have a slight advantage but the gap is quickly closing.

The dealer races for the truck and Roy manages to shoot 3 out of four Tyres before he's set upon by two of the triad. Diggle can see him holding his own but has little time to spare for his partner as a burly guy takes a swing for his head, there's another one behind him and he seems to have lost sight of the third. He's quick and manages to deflect several blows before a knee to the chest sends him to floor. It only takes a few seconds once he's back on his feet and he's able to get an elbow in to the cheek of the shorter of the three. The momentary surprise gives him enough time to throw a punch that sends him off to the land of nod. Two to go.

He's just about got a neck hold on one when the second comes for him and he's able to kick him off with his feet, swinging around the second guys neck, just as Roy appears clearly having dealt with the other two triad members and its just as they feel they are getting the upper hand that they here the click of the gun and turn to find the dealer standing before them.

"That's enough…" He's nervous, a little jumpy and they both share a look before letting go of the final two triad members left standing. They stumble to stand beside the dealer who seems to grow an inch taller now he feels he's calling the shots. Before they've even had a chance to react further, there's the sound of a low whistle and then a loud crack before the dealer drops the gun and falls to his knees. As the surprise passes a further cracking sound is heard as the metal swoops through the air taking out the final two Triad members.

It takes a few minutes for the two Men in their leather suits to adjust to the sight before them. Dressed in her own black leather with the same blond hair and black mask is the canary and they both stare in absolute wonder.

"Sara?" Roy whispers unable to fathom how she is standing before them.

"No afraid not " the figure mumbles sadly and then she's pulling off her mask and wig revealing the face of Laurel Lance. The sounds of sirens stops any further discussion and Diggle comes back to his senses just as Felicity's warning them to get the hell out of there and She is really not a happy bunny.

Diggle mutters a gruff "come on" and they race their way to the van parked round the corner and make a speedy getaway.

There's a tense silence as they make there way back to verdant and then Laurel smile. "Well don't all say Thank you at once."

They make their way back to the foundry, Diggle starting to feel a few of the punches as he moves now that the adrenaline is seeping off and he's already bracing himself for the tornado that's brewing as they make there way down the steps. Yep Felicity has the look she usually reserves when Oliver does something stupid.

"What the hell? I told you guys to leave this for Lance… Why am I even bothering to be on the other end if you're just going to do whatever the hell you want?"

"Felicity, we can't keep running away every time things look a little more dangerous." Roy quietens down on her seething look and is readying himself to back Diggle, when Felicity switches gears. Her angry gaze focusing on Laurel.

"Why'd you bring her here?"

"Hey I totally saved these two."

"They wouldn't't need saving if they just listened to me in the first place." She gives Diggle a pointed look, before she turns her gaze back on Laurel. "And you shouldn't even be out there-"

"Excuse me?" This is definitely not a fight Diggle wants any part of. And He sends a mental annoyance to Oliver for dropping this inevitable cat fight in his lap.

"This isn't a game - You can't just stick on a costume and hope to be some hero"

"That's not what I'm doing. I can help."

"Oliver wouldn't want you out there-"

"Well he's not exactly here to do anything about it, is he?" It takes a moment before Laurel closes her eyes in regret of her words. A silence settling over them all as they spare a thought for their friend.

"He'll be back" Its barely a whisper but Diggle glances sadly at felicity her eyes downcast, her shoulders sagging almost in defeat. The anger seems to drain away from her body as she lets out a deep sigh, gathering her bag and coat.

"Felicity…" He tries to stop her with a hand on her arm but she shrugs it off, muttering her need to leave and half-hearted words of work and projects. She avoids everyone's gaze as she moves quickly up the stairs and he stops himself from following after her.

"I'm sorry….I-" Laurel falters, her voice breaking slightly as she stares up at the ceiling in an attempt to keep the tears at bay. "What does she mean….is Oliver…." She looks to Diggle a slight hope in her eyes but he can't hold her gaze.

"He's dead. She's just…..She's having a hard time." Laurel nods a sadness setting against her features once again. "She is right though. Oliver didn't want this for you and neither did Sara." Her gaze meet his, but he notes that there's no anger there, just a look of deep loss that probably matches his own.

"When Thea told me…" She swallows against the lump, wrapping her arms round her chest. "…I…I didn't know what to do. I…." She waves- down at herself. "I thought this….Being the canary. Maybe I can honour them. I want to help. To do something….I'm afraid of what I'll turn to otherwise" He knows she's talking about the booze and he feels his heart go out to her. He's never been Laurels biggest fan but in that moment he could only remember that she had been important to Oliver at some point and he owed it to his friend to care for her too.

"Well I know we can't stop you. But They would at least want you to have some backup out there." He sees the question in her eyes and a small look of relief. "I think you should join us….I know we could use all the help we can get." He moves to stand in front of her, placing a supporting hand on her shoulder. "I don't know what happens next, but I know we'll all be stronger together."

"What about Felicity?"

"I'll talk to her….Come by tomorrow. We can all teach each other a few things. Roy always needs a few pointers"

"Hey. I'm right here. Not cool man" There's a low chuckle and Laurel takes a steadying breath.

"Thank you"

This has quickly become Diggles favourite time of day. Spending any given moment with his beautiful daughter is so precious and chases away all the darkness of the day. He's in the rocking chair with her lying in his arms and he cannot hold back the joy he feels of having her there. She calms him as his mind drifts to his team and his friends. He's hopeful that he has made the right decision with Laurel, that she is safer with them than out fighting on her own. He hopes Oliver would approve of the choice.

He can't help the worry that rises for Felicity. She seems even more exhausted and even further determined to believe that Oliver is out there somewhere. He can only hope to pull her from the darkening abyss she seems to be falling into, he just wish he knew what to do.

"How can I help her…hmm? She's one of my best friends and I'm afraid I'm going to lose her." He looks down into the innocent eyes of Sara, smiling as she takes a hold of his finger squeezing it almost in comfort.

"Bit early to be asking her for advise." Lyla smiles from her position leaning in the door way arms crossed over her chest.

"You're back, Everything ok?" He smiles as she takes a few steps towards him moving arm round to rub his shoulder as she looks down on their daughter.

"Yeah….you ok?" He gives her a weary grin with a small nod. "Just thinking."

"Don't do too much." She kisses the top of his head, her thumb coming to rub his ear.

"I miss him. He could be a pain in the ass but…"

"He was your friend. "

"He was my bother" He lets out a long sigh, watching as Sara starts to drift off to sleep. "I should have stopped him. I should have been with him." He shouldn't have let him go alone. They were partners. This should have been their fight together.

"He had to do it alone. Its not your fault Johnny" She moves to take Sara from his arms and lay her in the bassinette careful not to wake her before seating herself into his lap. He wraps his arms round her waist and rests his head against her chest as she drifts her fingers over his head, trying to ease away the pain he is feeling.

"At least I have you and Sara….I don't know what I would do." She shushes him, pulling his face up to press a soft kiss against his mouth. She rubs her thumb along his cheek, rubbbing away the stray tear that falls.

"Lets go to bed" he nods, lifting her into his arms and she quickly settles against him. He glances once more at his sleeping daughter. Thanking the heavens for making him so lucky. For granting him this second chance. Wishing that Oliver could have been as Happy as he was.

"I wish I could help Felicity…I just… Don't know what to do."

"All you can do is be there for her. As always" He lets out a hard breath, swallowing against the dryness in his throat. "If you think it will help…I'll call her - organise a girls night. Ok?" He presses another kiss to her mouth, muttering an I love you before carrying her off to the bedroom.

AN/ Hope to have the next part up sooner than this chapter. Ideally before episode 3x10 airs :) Please review and let me know what you think. I am planning to introduce a couple of DC characters soon