This is an alternate Universe. Barry is still a teenager here and he loves to writes letters. Oliver, is the arrow. And there is a little bit of age gap between the two. You can also check more of the tags on the other platform where this story is also published.
Just a reminder, there are OC and OOCs in my story. There will be Glee characters that might appear in the future.
Enjoy!
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January 1, 2012
Dear Mom, Dad, Papa, Mama and Lil Sis,
Happy New Year Mom and Dad!
Bonne année à mes très chers papa maman et petite sœur!
Wow! It's already 2012. Time flies so fast. We celebrated New Year at the West house as usual consists of - Me, Joe and Iris. Too bad Eddie is not with us, because he needs to celebrate New Year with his family in Keystone City. Well, we understand. As they say family is a top priority, but Eddie told us that we are his top priority as well. Isn't that sweet?
Oh, how's your New Year in there? Do you have plenty of fireworks? Or did the Angels played trumpets? Drums? Pianos? I am imagining how everyone is celebrating. All of you wearing white with a touch of gold and your clothes are made out of silk...Wow! My family in heavens - you look like an Angel. I bet you already have wings.
Our New Year and New Year's Eve is fun!
We have our usual lunch today, care of yours truly! Bake Macaroni and Steak.
Me and Iris craved for Pizza on the New Year's Eve by the way. That is why the three of us have a pizza party in the evening.
And oh! We watched The Time Square Ball Drop, it is beautiful! Even though we are just watching it on tv. Sadly, we can't go to Central City Square to watch fireworks, because Joe can't walk properly still. But it is fine. Being with them is enough for me.
While watching the countdown on the television, I wish I can go to New York in the future. Because, I want to watch Broadway or audition for a role. Wishful thinking!
I can feel that my energy is draining.
So much activity today.
In times like this, it makes me miss our traditional celebrations in France, we prepare a special festive cake la galette des rois, pancakes, foie gras on the platter. Me and Bianca enjoyed watching you Mama and Papa drink your champagne with a toast. I also enjoyed our trip on the Southern part of France, where we sing and dance with people, participating in parades, heading towards the vinery for mull wine(but adults can only drink those, me and Bianca are still minors).
I miss Mom's special cake and delicious marinated chicken. While you prepare - me and Dad goes outside to play with little fireworks. Oh! I also call Big Sis Iris so it would be more fun! Mom and Dad, our New Year is so happy, because we tend to go at Joe's and Iris home. Or sometimes it is the other way around.
Ah, so much memories. It makes me smile.
Maybe it was really meant to be, Joe and Iris as my family too. I didn't regret anything(except for my stupidity the months prior).
I have a goal this year. Wanna hear them? It is a list actually. But don't worry it won't take you 100 years to read them. I will put it in order.
I will try again to apply for a scholarship on any University. I told Joe about this, and he felt guilty because he will not be able to fulfill his promise to me. I told him he shouldn't have to worry. He need to concentrate on his healing. I am very optimistic about this! I will enter University at all costs!
I will be more outgoing. I will try to visit every good spots in Central City every Sunday, while eating the famous Big Belly Burger.
I will learn more recipes from YouTube.
I will religiously clean the West house every Saturday. Joe will be proud of me!
I will still continue my part time jobs and save more money.
I will buy a mobile phone. So that I can text and call everyone!
I will still continue my workout sessions with Eddie.
I will buy new clothes and shoes, using my savings from my part time jobs.
I will make new friends. More and more of them.
I will possibly find my soulmate. Who knows? I am still young after all.
See? My list is not that long, it's simple!
Really, my energy is draining now.
My eyes are closing.
So tired, sleepy and still happy.
I am wishing for this year to be wonderful and fruitful.
I love you!
From a sleepy teenager,
Barry your Bear
January 9, 2012
10:17 am
"Morning Ollie!". Tommy greeted Oliver enthusiastically.
"Hi Felicity! Nice dress!" he winked as he eyed Felicity from head to toe.
"Hello ! Oh. Thank you." Felicity blushed at the compliment.
"Good Morning to you too Tommy. What brings you here? Can you please stop flirting with my Secretary." Oliver is currently sitting at his desk reading some company reports and signing documents.
"Hahahaha! Guilty! Sorry Mr. CEO, don't tell me you're jealous? Hmmm." Tommy sat besides Oliver's desk giving him a teasing look.
"Not funny Tommy. Seriously, what brings you here? And she is not my type. She is like a sister to me. Care for some wine?". Tommy nodded and Oliver stood up, getting the wine glass from the shelf and the red wine itself.
"Oh. I know your type! Pretty eyes, beautiful and soothing voice, cinnamon roll, pretty face, sexy and curvy body, good in…." Tommy describes Oliver's type, before he finish his sentence, he received a death glare from Oliver.
"Okay fine! I will shut up now. Sorry Ollie! Hahaha! I just want to make you laugh. So serious, you know. And since I am here, my sole purpose is to remind you about the Police awarding event that I told you last Christmas. Do you still remember it by the way?" Oliver nodded and Tommy continued. "Well, we have a date for it and venue." Oliver gives the wine glass to Tommy and nods at his statement.
"Oh, good to hear that. When is the event? And Venue?". Oliver asked.
"It will be on February 18 at Marriott Marquis Ballroom Hall. Event will start at 7 pm, formal attire." Tommy informed Oliver.
"I'll be there. And I will clear any of my engagements on that date. I will inform Felicity. Thank you Tommy." Oliver gave Tommy a squeeze on his shoulder as a sign of his appreciation.
"I will give you the invitation personally, once it's done. And thank you for this wine. It's delicious. What's the brand?". Tommy asked, enjoying the rich taste and aroma of the wine.
"Balthazar Château Margaux 2009." as Oliver told Tommy the Brand. He almost chokes out, because he knows how expensive the Red Wine is. But knowing the Queen's fortune, brands like this only cost a dime. Well Tommy knows he can also afford this, but he will not drink this everyday. He prefers alcoholic drinks in Verdant.
"Wow! Thanks Ollie! Well, I have to go. I need to go to Dad's office. He expects me to be there by lunch." Tommy responded coughing a little. Oliver nodded and collects Tommy's glass.
As Tommy was about to leave Oliver's office.
"Tommy, I forgot something!" Oliver called him at the last minute and Tommy faced him again, holding the glass door.
"Yeah?" Tommy responded.
"If it is possible please don't put my name on the guest list and on any table. I want to do this discreetly. I don't want media attention. If you can find a secluded area as well where I can sit, enjoy the view and awarding…that would be great. Thank you Tommy." Oliver asked a favor from Tommy about his sitting arrangement at the event. He doesn't want to catch the attention of the media, because his parents will know and so is Thea. He wants to do things on his own, without any interruptions from the Queen family. He just wants to observe people quietly from the event, without bothering him.
"Sure no problem Oliver! I can take care of it. Don't worry. Laters!" he gave Oliver a wave and left the office.
January 23, 2012 - 6:18 pm
To: Iris West
Title: New York! New York!
Forever favorite and awesome big sister!
Hello! How are you now? Me and Joe misses you so much. And so is Eddie! Don't worry he is a good boy and as promised I am watching over him discreetly.
How's Starling City? Ugh! You are so lucky to be there on your first assignment as a CCPN journalist/reporter, if I could just go with you, but I can't. I want to see the Vigilante, the hood or what do they call him now? Arrow? It is more appropriate actually. And what is your first assignment anyway?
It was like 2 weeks ago and you jumped like a rabbit, okay not a rabbit. Kangaroo suits you better! Hahaha! when you received their offer. When was it? Oh, wait January 6 right? Because your first day was January 9 and the next day you went to Starling. Okay my memory is correct. Be proud of my sharp memory!
What does it look like in there? I mean the people? The area you are currently staying? Is it really true that there are more crimes in there than here in Central City? Did you also brought the gun Joe gave you? I hope you did. Because Joe is like a dragon lately - I call him that, because his nose is steaming and he almost breathes fire when the news in Starling City flashes on screen. He gets annoyed every time I laugh at him.
"Of all the places that my baby girl will be assigned. Why does it have to be Starling? I want to shoot his boss in the head right now." - He always says this you know. But his face is so funny! So I will call Joe "Dragon-Father". He just pokes my head and he also now calls me "Dragon-Baby". So I am Joe's baby now! How's that sound? Call me Dragon-Baby Brother too. It suits me, because I am cute. Please don't deny it! If you want to be a Dragon please say so.
Anyways, the reason that I emailed you this evening is because I have five good news! Are you ready? Okay, first things first - be sure you are not drinking anything. Second, calm yourself. Third, go and answer the call of nature if you have to.
Okay ready? so here it is! Tadah! *drum rolls*
Joe, will receive a Loyalty award for his years in service at CCPD. And the best Cop in the Department. I am a proud Dragon-Baby!
Captain Singh asked me if I can sing on the event and I said YES! I will dedicate it to you, Eddie and Joe. And to everyone who received the award at the event.
Joe, is no longer using a wheelchair now. He can walk with a help of a quad cane! Isn't that great! He will be back in the field soon! His determination is so strong that it blinds me.
And we will all go to NEW YORK! All expenses will be paid by the Event itself! Yay!
The event will be held at Marriott Marquis Hotel. Captain Singh said that we will be staying in a Family Suite Connector. The Event will be on February 18. But we can be in New York by February 13. So we can celebrate Valentine's Day in the City that never sleeps!
It's great! Isn't it? And we need to wear formal attire. When will you be coming back? And did Eddie told you that he is already back on field last January 16? If not, please don't tell him that I informed you about it. Please?
Waiting for your response soon!
And please check attached file, it is the invitation.
From you Dragon-Baby Brother,
Barry
January 23, 2012 - 9:30 pm
To: Barry Allen
Re: New York! New York!
Forever favorite who now morphed into Dragon-Baby Brother!
Aw. I am just gone for 2 weeks and everyone misses me! I know why! Because you don't have someone to bully. Don't deny it Bear, it's the truth! And I deeply appreciate that you are watching Eddie closely. I don't want any girls approaching my Detective Pretty Boy!
Everything is okay here in Starling City, don't worry about me. I am staying at a High-Class Hotel. Who would have thought that CCPN will treat me like a Princess. Sweet right? If you are going to ask me in my personal opinion. Starling City is somewhat mature, fast pacing, people here has less social life - can't blame them though big Companies are placed here. The environment is somewhat dull to me. And it is dangerous here at night as they say. I miss Central City, too bad I am currently 600 miles apart from you guys. I know that you are a die hard fan of the Arrow, and here is my scoop! He is one of my assignments actually and another one is Oliver Queen! Oh my gosh Bear! Oliver Queen! The man who just returned 5 years after being saved from an exiled island. He is on my cheat list!
I find you weird that you are fanboying so hard on this Vigilante the Arrow. He has killed people, but criminals. Okay fine, he has his own ways. I got your point. And promise me you won't tell anyone for now about this scoop that I am about to tell you, this is what I gathered here while staying in Starling City. First, the Arrow has killed big time people from the criminal underworld causing crime rates to go lower. Is he even human? Second, he is doing his vigilantism for more than a year and people still doesn't know his real identity, no one even try in finding it out, maybe they are too afraid? Who knows? I've heard rumors here that they suspected Oliver Queen as the vigilante before. But no hard evidence against him. Impossible! Oliver Queen is the CEO of Queen Consolidated and it doesn't look like he can do those kinds of things. So here are the information that I have for now. I will publish these of course in CCPN, but I will sugarcoat it as much as I can. Oh! Another thing, there is this new Vigilantes called Arsenal and Canary, I think they work too with the Arrow. I will find more of them. I think I have to go to the Glades to gather more information tomorrow.
And Bear! Stop calling me Kangaroo! It doesn't suit me. I am going to pinch your cheeks so hard, once I get back!
Tell Dad, that I am okay and he doesn't have to worry. My God Bear, everyday he always sends me an SMS. Good Morning Baby Girl! Please be careful come home soon. And I have my gun with me, always hidden in my Bag. So please don't worry. Please remind Dad about that always, okay? I am counting on you Barry! And imagining Dad's face in his Dragon Mode sure is funny! Always overprotective to both of us.
And fine you are one cute Dragon-Baby! Happy? And I don't want to be a Dragon, thank you. I prefer being a Princess or a cute Rabbit! Okay? No objections here Barry Allen!
AND SERIOUSLY!? Oh my God! This is good news! We will go to New York! And I am so happy that Dad is no longer on his wheelchair. I am also very proud of what he had achieved, Dad deserves it! I am having tears of happiness right now. My God Bear! we've always dreamed of going to NY and now it became a reality. Hurray! Oh my gosh Bear! I can't wait to go home now. I am in a Cloud Nine while reading the Good News from you! And you will sing in one of the High Class Hotels in New York in front of hundreds? Or thousands of people! I am so proud of you Bear! Who knows, someone might even discover you there. Oh my gosh it gives me giggles.
We have to make a full itinerary of our activities there since we will be staying for a week. I am happy that Eddie will also come with us. This is so fun! I need to buy an elegant dress too! You have to accompany me! Okay?
And don't worry by the way, me and Eddie talked earlier and he informed me that he is back on duty. I am glad that he is much better.
I will be back by January 27. Don't tell Dad. I will surprise him.
Before I go. I will be at Verdant by 11:00 pm. Oliver Queen will be there, he and his sister Thea Queen owns the Club. So I will get latest scoops as much as I can. Hopefully, I can take some pictures too!
And don't tell Dad and Eddie about this! Promise me! I will be careful.
Good Night Bear!
From your forever favorite big sister and not a Kangaroo,
Iris
P.S. The invitation is so elegant.
January 24, 2012 - 7:30 am
To: Iris West
Re: Re: New York! New York!
Dear my forever favorite big sister and not a Kangaroo Iris,
Me and Joe, just finished his morning exercise and breakfast. I made some Banana Crepes with Nutella - it's your favorite! And it is not true! I truly miss you and not because I love bullying you.*grins*
Wow! This is so much information about Starling City. I bet your room in your Hotel looks like it is owned by a Royalty. And I am so eager to go there! I don't care how dangerous it can be, how dull it is. Because the Arrow will save me! My Hero! Okay, wishful thinking!
And I can't believe it that he is one of your Assignments - ! You really are good at this. And please, don't judge My Hero's ways. You said it yourself that you understand it now. Why he does these things. And I find it more exciting that people still can't find out his identity! Wow! I feel so excited about this, he is so mysterious. Here are my deductions:
He wears green because he might have trained in a forest.
He might have partners that is probably good in military and computers.
Funny huh! They suspected your crush to be the Vigilante. It really is impossible!
Oliver Queen? Seriously? You have a cheat list? Does Eddie knows about this? And I am searching about Oliver Queen now. And Wow! Now I understand why you are fangirling about him. He is so attractive, has an Adonis physique and those piercing Blue Eyes, I bet any girl will fall into a trance once they make an eye-contact to or they might get impregnated with those eyes. And hey! He is a billionaire playboy. I never thought that you have a thing for it. But I bet he really is attractive especially in person, any girl would want to be with him - Handsome, billionaire, CEO, and a person with charisma. I watched one of his speeches on YouTube.
And please be careful on the Glades okay? I read it on Newspapers and saw it on TV that most of the crimes is happening in there. Please be careful Iris. Tell me more about Arsenal and Canary once you got a scoop about them. Pinky swear!
I would also want to Thank you Iris for accepting that I am a cute Dragon-Baby. But you are still a Kangaroo to me.
Once you are here, let us make a full itinerary of our trip to New York! So excited about this! And let us just understand Joe's over protectiveness okay? I am also looking forward in accompanying you in choosing your elegant gown? Dress? Good thing I still have my Tuxedo, I haven't used it yet. Oh! I need new shoes! Let us go shopping!
And what happened in your adventure in Verdant? Got any pictures? I am looking forward to it! Don't worry Eddie and Joe will never know about this
I need to go now! Joe has a therapy session and Eddie will pick us up.
Laters!
From the cutest being on Earth,
Barry
As Barry was about to turn-off his laptop. He made a second glance at Oliver Queen's photos on the browser.
Oliver Queen huh . He thought to himself.