Back to the Arrow side of the story. But I think it's time we make some room for Thea and Roy. First things first, time to put a different spin on one of the show's Season 1 episodes.
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It was an eventful night in Silverstone City. One event taking place that night is Unidac Industries' auction. Moira invited Oliver and Thea to support Walter. To Oliver's surprise, Laurel and Tommy made it as well. However, a teenage hitman named Floyd Lawton, codenamed "Deadshot", was targeting the businessmen at the auction. He stationed himself at the building across the auction. Bullets started flying all over the building.
Oliver sneaks away to suit up as The Hood. Laurel saw the direction where the bullets were coming from and headed that way, abandoning Tommy. On her way, she picked up a gun that belonged to a dead bodyguard.
After suiting up, The Hood makes to the other building using a grappling hook arrow. Laurel climbs up the stairs as fast as she could.
The Hood and Deadshot started fighting with artillery and fists. The Hood overpowers Deadshot in the fist-fight part, while Deadshot keeps The Hood at bay with his wrist turrets.
"Put down your guns!" shouted The Hood, hiding behind a column.
"I admire your work," said Deadshot. "Guess you won't be extending me any professional courtesy."
"We're not in the same line of work," said The Hood. "Your profession is murder."
"You've taken lives," shot back Deadshot.
"For the good of others," said The Hood, defending his reasons. "You're out for yourself."
Lawton started firing at the column where The Hood was hiding. The Hood came out for a brief second and fired an arrow before hiding behind the column again. When he didn't hear anymore bullets firing, he looks and saw Deadshot lying on the ground, seemingly dead. His arrow pierced his sensor eyepiece.
The Hood turns around and saw Laurel, collapsing to the floor. One of the bullets that bounced off the column hit her. He helps her up and walks out of the building.
Oliver takes Laurel back to the foundry. He sets her down on a table while he prepared the cure. He mixes some herbs in water and gives it to Laurel.
Some time later, Laurel finally comes to. She opens her eyes and saw The Hood, just sitting and watching her.
"What happened?" asked Laurel. "Where are we?"
"You were shot. The bullet was laced with curare, a poison, so I brought you here," said The Hood.
"The man that you killed. Who was he?" asked Laurel.
"Floyd Lawton. He's an assassin for hire," answered The Hood. "Interpol calls him Deadshot 'cause he never misses. He was hired to kill all businessmen who seek to purchase Unidac Industries."
"Well, seeing as you put an arrow in his eye, I guess we don't have to worry about him," said Laurel, standing up.
"What were you doing?" asked The Hood. "You went after him. You could've been killed."
"Well, I didn't know if you were gonna show up or not. Someone had to do something," said Laurel.
"That was a reckless decision," said The Hood. "You have a father. He just lost a daughter. Staying out of the way of psychopathic killers means doing him a favor."
"You're not the only one who wants to save this city," said Laurel.
Laurel looks around the basement. She was astonished by all the equipment and technology that the vigilante was keeping down there.
"Is this, like, your secret HQ?" asked Laurel.
"Not what would I call it, but in a way, yes," answered The Hood. "You're free to go."
"But... that would mean I would know where you operate," pointed out Laurel.
"It's a matter of trust," said The Hood. "If you call the police and tell them I'm here, then I'll be waiting for them."
"Thank you," said Laurel.
"Don't mention it," said The Hood.
Laurel leaves the base and exits the building. She looked back and saw that it was an old Queen Consolidated factory. She knew she could just call her father and tell him where The Hood is, but once again, she decided against the "right" thing and did what she felt is right. She just turns around and walks home.
The next morning, Walter was driving Oliver and Thea to school. Unexpected to Oliver, Walter was driving to the Glades.
"Hey, what are we doing here?" asked Oliver.
"We're picking somebody up," said Thea.
"Who?" asked Oliver.
"Mom didn't tell you? Roy Harper," answered Thea. "He stole my purse."
"That was last month," mentioned Oliver. "What's happened since?"
"I didn't press any charges after I got to know him. He's a poor boy in the Glades, so I made him an offer. Proper education," said Thea. "He accepted the offer last Saturday."
Oliver saw the look on Thea's face when she was explaining. Something was telling him that she's leaving something out, but decided not to question her about it.
"How old is he?" asked Oliver.
"13," answered Thea. "He's in the same level as me. Which is good. That way, I can keep an eye on him."
"What? This kid hasn't been in school?" asked Oliver.
"His parents died when he was just 9, so he hasn't been to a real school for long time," said Thea.
Walter arrives at Roy's house. The 13-year-old was already in uniform. He gets in the limo. Walter immediately heads for Silverstone Elementary.
"So, you're Roy Harper?" started Oliver.
"Yeah," said Roy. "And you're Oliver Queen."
Oliver looks at Thea. "Something tells me the ladies will want to eat him up."
Thea looks at Roy and winks at him, telling him that Oliver doesn't know.
At Silverstone Elementary...
Walter drops off Thea and Roy.
"Take care, Speedy," said Oliver.
"Speedy?" asked Roy, confused.
"It's his nickname for me," said Thea. "Every time I chase him, I always catch him."
Thea and Roy walk down the hallway on their way to the classroom. Thea looks at Roy and saw that he felt a little uneasy being in a real school after years fending for himself on the streets. She grabs hold of his hand, causing some girls to giggle.
"Hey, don't mind them," said Thea.
"I guess I shouldn't, considering what they're thinking is true," whispered Roy. "You sure you want to do this?"
"Hey, I'm 13, not 12. Besides, I will be 14 on January," said Thea. "I think it's fine. Besides, I'm sure I'm not the only one whose done this at this age."
"Millennials sure do a lot of crazy stuff these days," mentioned Roy. "What's next? Drinking alcohol at 10?"
"And I assume you think you're normal?" questioned Thea.
"Well, I brush my teeth, snatch a purse, and go to bed like an orphan," said Roy with slight sarcasm.
Thea giggled, amused.
"You're one a kind, Roy Harper," said Thea.
During first period...
"Alright, class," started the teacher. "We have a new student." She looks at Roy and says, "Why don't you introduce yourself?"
Roy was a little nervous. Thea gently elbows him on the shoulder and says, "You got this."
Roy stands up. He clears his throat before speaking.
"H-Hi," he greeted awkwardly. "My name is Roy Harper. I'm from the Glades. I'm an orphan..."
"Then how are you here?" asked one student.
"The Queens offered to pay for my education," explained Roy.
"So, why isn't your name Roy Queen?" asked another student.
"They didn't adopt me. They just pay for my education. I still live on my own," said Roy.
"Cool," said one student.
"Alright, class, that's enough. It's clear Mr. Harper needs more time to adjust. You may sit down," said the teacher.
Thea looks at Roy.
"Well, that went well," said Thea.
"This was a lot easier during first grade," said Roy.
During lunch time, Roy sat down alone and barely touched his meals. It wasn't long until Thea and a couple more kids sat with to him. One was a girl with medium-long brown hair. The other is a non-Caucasian with black hair styled in a short buzz cut.
"Aw, c'mon, sourpuss. Eat up," said Thea.
"Who are these people?" asked Roy, gesturing to Thea's friends.
"Wally West," said the boy.
"Jesse Wells. You can call me Jesse Quick," said the girl.
"They're my friends," said Thea.
"And you're Roy, right?" asked Wally.
"Thea told you about me?" asked Roy.
"She told us plently," said Jesse, emphasizing "plenty".
"I don't know if I can do this," said Roy.
"You'll get used to it," said Thea. "You're just too stubborn to accept this. I get that you don't believe that there's light in this city, but you could at least be grateful my mother and step-father are providing for you."
"I've been on the streets for years, stealing all I can, can I just really break out of that habit?" asked Roy, unsure of himself.
"Don't be such a drama king, Harper," said Thea, nudging at Roy's shoulder. "You're not alone. You got me. You got us."
"Then I'm the luckiest guy in school," said Roy.
Thea leans closer and gives Roy a kiss on the cheek. Wally and Jesse looked at each other with raised eyebrows.
"Your family's gonna kill me if they find out," said Roy.
"If they do find out, then we'll run away together," joked Thea.
"Will we?" asked Roy, hoping she's serious.
"No," said Thea. "Trust me, they'll never know."
"Secrets are never meant to be kept forever. That's what mom taught me," said Roy.
"Just remember. I decided when to tell them," said Thea.
"You are one of kind, Thea Queen," smiled Roy.
"What's say we take this matter someplace private?" suggested Thea with a flirtatious tone.
"As long as I get to keep my shirt on," replied Roy.
"What do you take me for, Harper?" asked Thea sarcastically.
Thea pulls Roy off the chair and drags him to the janitor's closet.
"Should we tell the principal?" asked Wally.
"Nah, let them have their fun," said Jesse.
Please remember, Thea is 13, Roy is 14, so they're just having a NORMAL kissing session in the closet.