I know some of you will be mad that I deleted the old story. But after I saw the midseason finale I pictured the story going differently. I've been working hard on this and I think everyone will enjoy it better especially me. XOXO- Sissy

I DO NOT OWN ARROW OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS! NO COPYRIGHT WAS INTENDED THIS IS STRICTLY FOR ENTERTAINMENT.

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After Billy died Felicity asked Lyla if she could get her a job with A.R.G.U.S or something similar out of town. She obliged and it was time to say goodbye. She walked into the Arrow cave and found Oliver pacing. He looked up and seemed disappointed.

"Expecting someone else?"

He looked at her. "Umm...no. What are you doing here so late?"

She set her bag down on a table and walked closer. "I wanted to say goodbye."

"What?"

"I understand what happened to Billy. I do but...I just need to get away from here for a little while. Lyla talked to one of her A.R.G.U.S friends and got me a job with a private security company. It's only for a few months and I can clear my head."

He looked her in the eyes and then nodded. "Is this what you want?"

She nodded. "It's what I need."

"Then I think you should do it."

She handed him a small notebook. "I wrote down everything that you guys will need to know about the system. All the passwords to everything. Curtis should be able to get you by until I get back."

He nodded and accepted it. He then smiled.

"For what it's worth I am really going to miss you."

She hugged him and the kissed his cheek. "Just do me one favor? Don't get yourself killed until I get back."

He chuckled. "I'll do my best."

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Felicity looked around when she got off the plane. She was in some part of China that much she knew. A man in a sharp suit smiled.

"Miss. Smoak I assume?"

She shook his hand. "And you are?"

"Li Chang. I am the head of Dark Horse Security. Lyla speaks very highly of you."

"She's a good friend."

"Well you must be tired after your long flight. Let me get you settled in your new apartment and then we can get to work."

She nodded and got into a limo with him. Two other men loaded her luggage then slid into the front. Felicity sat on the side and spoke nervously.

"Lyla didn't specify what kind of a job this is."

He nodded. "We not only provide private security but we also build weapons and armor for the CIA. I need someone who is highly skilled with computers to help us fine tune a few of our more complex projects. Lyla sent us your resume. I must say that it is very impressive."

"Thank you."

As they drove they chatted about her work at Queen Consolidated and at Palmer Tech. She then noticed that they arrived outside a gate. The driver punched in a code and drove in passed armed guards. Felicity's eyebrows shot up and Mr. Chang elaborated.

"This is our own private facility. It is safer then any hotel nearby and I am sure you'll find it much more comfortable."

She nodded. When the car stopped and the door was opened he stepped out and offered her his hand. He led her inside a modern lobby. He then stepped onto the elevator with her. They stopped on the top floor. He stepped off first and unlocked the door directly in front of him. He then held it open for her. She gasped. The apartment was decorated in neutral colors. There was a small waterfall on the east wall the trickled into a small wishing fountain. There were large windows and a skylight. Mr. Chang smiled.

"All bullet proof glass. Top of the line. I expect that you will be very comfortable here."

She nodded. "This is beautiful."

He showed her a tablet that was secured to the wall. "Feel free to set your own passwords. The red dot in the corner is your panic button in case you feel threatened. Then there is the phone icon to speak with various services in the building that are preprogrammed. We have a free laundry service, round the clock housekeeping, a four star restaurant that is open 24/7, room service, and of course round the clock security. All of this is at your disposal."

"Wow."

"I'll let you settle in. Please order some dinner, freshen up and get a good nights rest. I'll brief you in the morning at 8am sharp."

She nodded. "Thank you."

He left and she looked around grinning. She ordered dinner and was stunned when it arrived. It was almost as good as Oliver's cooking. When she finished she decided to take a shower. The bathroom was all white marble and there were five different shower heads. It was heaven. She slipped on her fluffy robe that had been had been hanging on the back of the door. Then she went back into the living room and found that her dinner dishes had been cleared and room service had left a tray of chocolate covered strawberries and chilled champagne. She poured herself a glass and took a bite of strawberry just as her phone rang. She read Lyla's name on the caller id and saw that she wanted to skype. Felicity pulled her up on her laptop and smiled when she came into view.

"Hey Lyla."

Lyla was in the Arrow Cave from what she could tell. "Hey. Dig insisted that I call and check on you."

Felicity motioned to her champagne. "Are you kidding? I'm fine."

Lyla turned and smiled. "Well tell the boys yourself." She stepped aside and Felicity saw Dig, Oliver, Curtis, Rene, and Rory. She grinned.

"Hey guys."

Curtis smiled. "Hey how are you? Where are you?"

"I don't actually know and even if I did I am not allowed to tell anyone. Let's just say I am a long way from home."

Dig spoke quickly. "Are you okay? Lyla says these guys can be a bit cryptic."

"So far everyone has been very nice. And this apartment is incredible."

Lyla nodded. "You need to try the bath when you get a chance. It is seriously better then sex."

Dig threw her a look and she corrected herself.

"Hypothetically of course."

Felicity nodded. "Trust me guys i'm fine."

Oliver nodded. "Well just e-mail us every now and then so that we know you're alive."

"Sure thing. Take care of yourselves."

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Over the next few days Felicity settled into her new normal. She loved her new job. She was working with tech that she had never even gotten the chance to touch before. She had grown to get use to her new services. The only thing that she missed was her friends and her parents. But she was kept very busy. About a week after she arrived she got her first taste of hostile people. She had been typing away at her row of computers when a man walked in the reminded her of a G.I Joe figurine. He looked surprised.

"Who the hell are you?"

"Felicity Smoak. IT analyst. And you are?"

"Shawn...Shawn Gold."

She nodded. "Can I help you with something?"

"No. I was looking for Mindy. The old IT girl."

"Oh umm I think Mr. Chang said she quit."

His eyes narrowed. "Oh she did?"

Mr. Chang walked in and looked at Shawn. "Ah Shawn, I see you've met Felicity. How did the mission go?"

"Target has been taken care of. I'll be in my apartment if you need me."

He left. Mr. Chang turned to Felicity.

"Don't take him personally. He's a bit...intense."

She nodded. But later she ran a background check on him. Then when she went to set her dinner dishes outside her door for the housekeeper she saw the apartment door next to hers open. Out came Shawn doing the same thing that she was. He looked at her, rolled his eyes and went to go back inside when Felicity spoke.

"You were in the CIA for over ten years?"

He paused and looked at her. "You looked me up?"

She nodded. "It's a habit of mine. It also said that you are an expert marksman. You're now a sniper for Dark Horse."

He sighed and glanced at her before looking back in his apartment.

"Would you like to come inside?"

She nodded. She walked in and saw a very pretty woman with blonde hair sitting on the couch drinking a glass of wine. She smiled at her.

"Hi. I'm Amy Gold. Shawn's wife."

Felicity shook her hand. "Felicity Smoak. I work in the IT department."

She nodded. Shawn looked at her curious.

"You don't look like Li's usual hires."

"What are his usual hires like?"

"Ugly with bad personalities."

Felicity smiled. "I will take that as a compliment."

Amy poured her a glass of wine and she sat down in an empty armchair. Shawn looked at her curious.

"So how did you get the job?"

"My friend Lyla works for A.R.G.U.S, she told Mr. Chang about me and he offered me the job."

He nodded. "A.R.G.U.S huh? How did you get involved with them?"

"I work with a vigilante at home and he has a lot of connections."

Amy smiled. "Where are you from?"

"Star City?"

Shawn almost choked on his wine. "You work for The Green Arrow?"

"Yeah. You know him?"

"In my line of work I had to learn about him."

"And?"

"He's doing some real good. Some of his methods are a bit harsh but he gets results."

She nodded. Amy watched her closely.

"So what made you leave Star City?"

Felicity hesitated before speaking. "My boyfriend was killed and I...I just needed a change."

Amy looked sympathetic. "I'm so sorry."

Shawn quickly changed the subject. "So how long are you staying?"

"Until the work Mr. Chang needs is done. It should only take a few months."

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Shawn and Amy quickly became Felicity's friends. They were kind and reminded her greatly of Dig and Lyla. It made her miss home a little less. By the time Easter rolled around Felicity had been there for over two months. She was finishing up her second project when Mr. Chang walked into her office. He smiled.

"Excellent work Felicity."

"Thank you. So what's next?"

"Well we're taking a small break for the spring. I was wondering if you wanted to go home? Spend some time with your family?"

Felicity paused. "Really?"

"Really. You can't talk about anything you're working on of course but I would like to offer you one of our jets."

She was shocked. "Umm sure that would be great."

"Good. I'll have one prepared to leave tonight and the pilot will be ready when you wish to return."

Felicity nodded. "Thank you Mr. Chang."

"Please, I think we've reached the point of our relationship when you can call me Li."

She nodded. "Li. Thank you so much."

"You're welcome. Have a safe trip home."

Felicity practically ran into her apartment. She threw a few things into her duffle and then knocked on Amy and Shawn's door. Amy answered smiling.

"Hey what's the rush?"

"I'm going home for a couple of weeks. I just wanted to tell you guys bye."

Amy hugged her. "Have a safe trip and text when you get there."

"Will do. Where's Shawn?"

"On a mission. Don't worry I'm headed home too."

"Good. If you hear from him wish him luck for me."

"No problem."

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Felicity gave the driver the address and he drove her straight there from the airport. She gave him a tip and ran into the building. When she stepped onto the elevator she felt so excited. When she stepped off she saw everyone suiting up. Curtis was the first to see her. He grinned.

"Felicity?"

She smiled and dropped her bag to hug him. He twirled her in the air.

"Welcome home."

"Thanks."

Oliver looked confused. "I thought you were going to be gone for a few months?"

"They gave me a couple weeks off."

He nodded and hugged her. "It's good to see you."

She kissed his cheek and then looked around and was taken aback. Standing there was none other then Laurel Lance. Her jaw dropped.

"Laurel?"

She smiled. "Hey. Welcome home."

"What...when...how?"

She grinned and hugged her. "I promise that I will explain everything later but for now we need to get going."

Curtis looked at Oliver. "Does this mean I get to go into the field?"

He nodded. "Suit up." He glanced at Felicity. "Sorry do you mind guiding us in?"

Curtis looked at her. "Everything is on the monitor."

She grinned. "Are you kidding? I've been working on nothing but codes and different ways to build tech for the past two months. This is gonna be awesome."

They all started walking out when Oliver paused and smiled at her.

"By the way welcome back Overwatch."

She beamed. It felt good to be home.

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