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At the Queen Mansion, Moira was getting ready to leave with Walter to Queen Consolidated. Thea and Laurel were waiting out their bedroom door with smiles on their faces.
"Okay, what did you do now?" asked Moria, believing that their smiles is a way to cover up some kind of juvenile stunt they did.
The two teenagers stepped aside so Moira and Walter can see who they were hiding. The married couple were beyond shocked at the sight of the familiar face. It was Oliver.
"Hi, mom," greeted Oliver. He looks at his stepfather and politely says, "Water."
"H-H-How?" Moria was feeling a plethora of emotions building up inside her.
"It doesn't matter. I'm home," said Oliver.
Moria walks forward and hugs Oliver as she cried tears of joy. Oliver hugs her back, feeling happy to see her again. Walter smiled at Oliver, telling him that he's happy to see him home. Despite how he feels about Walter, Oliver simply smiles at him.
On Silverstone's News Channel...
"For the second time in four months, Oliver Queen is back from the dead. According to the President, FBI operative Amanda Waller revealed that the body that was believed to be Oliver Queen found in the Christmas Day destruction was actually a government operative disguised as Oliver Queen. Ms. Waller refused to share the reason why this agent was assigned on a top secret mission dressed as Star City's favorite son. She did confirm that the real Oliver Queen was indeed caught in the explosion on Christmas and his body was taken in for treatment. We wish the Queens a happy family reunion..."
A young man with an eyepatch over his right eye was watching the news with interest. He pours himself a glass of scotch and takes a sip.
"Welcome back from the grave, kid," he said.
After being legally resurrected, again, Oliver returns to Silverstone High. He was met with many eyeballs, all surprised to see him. His best friend, Tommy, approaches him quickly and catches him in a hug. Everyone cheered when Oliver hugged him back.
"Don't you scare me like that again," said Tommy.
"Tell that the FBI. They wouldn't return me until they fixed me," said Oliver.
"Well, at least you're back," said Tommy. "I could really use my best friend right now."
"I'm sorry about your father," said Oliver.
"He's the one who should be sorry," said Tommy. "But let's forget about him and focus on the important thing. My best friend's back."
From the distance, Laurel watched the two catch up. She was happy to see Tommy smiling. After what happened with Oliver and his father, she knew that the former coming back to life again was really helpful to him. And it was for her, as well.
"Those two really are inseparable, aren't they?" said Joanna, walking towards her best friend.
"They're the best of best of friends," said Laurel.
"I know that look," said Joanna, looking at Laurel closely.
"What do you mean?" asked Laurel.
"You've been ignoring Tommy ever since Oliver died. He comes back and all of a sudden, you're back in Merlyn's arms," said Joanna.
"I can't lie that having Ollie back has helped me," said Oliver.
"But..." Joanna was expecting more.
"Are you implying something, Joanna?" accused Laurel.
"I talked to Thea," said Joanna.
Laurel felt her muscles tense with nervousness.
"A-A-And what did she tell you?" asked Laurel anxiously.
"That you're still in love with Oliver," said Joanna.
"I never told her that," said Laurel.
"No, but the way you look at him says everything," said Joanna. "I don't need your word to see it."
Before Laurel can protest, the bell rings. Joanna heads to class, leaving her friend to think about her words. Just like with Thea, Laurel found herself thinking about her heart and about Oliver.
At lunch, Oliver was sitting by himself, having a plate of mashed potatoes. Suddenly, he felt an arm wrap around him, crushing his ribs.
"Hey, ease up," he said, grunting.
"Sorry."
Oliver turns around and sees who hugged him. It was Kara.
"Hey, Kara," greeted Oliver.
"Hey," Kara smiled.
Barry walks up to his friend and smiles.
"Hey, Oliver," greeted Barry.
"Good to see you too, Barry," said Oliver.
Barry and Kara sit down and eat lunch with Oliver.
"So, uh, care to spill on the details of your resurrection?" asked Barry.
"In here, in the middle of the cafeteria?" questioned Oliver.
A girl walked up to them and spoke. She had medium-long straight hair and appeared foreign.
"I'm sure there's nothing wrong with saying a word, Oliver," she said.
"You a friend of Oliver's?" asked Barry.
"Or an ex?" asked Kara.
"I'm a friend," said the girl. "My name's Tatsu Yamashiro. I'm new."
"Welcome to Silverstone High, then," said Barry politely.
"Thank you," said Tatsu.
Tatsu walks away, leaving the three friends alone. Barry and Kara looked at Oliver with confused looks.
"Yes, she's involved in my resurrection, if that's what you're asking," said Oliver, knowing what they were thinking.
"Is she some kind of superhero with the power to bring people back from the dead?" asked Barry.
"You know how crazy that sounds, right?" replied Oliver.
"Uh, hello. Alien in the room," said Kara, gesturing to herself.
"No, she's not a metahuman, but she is skilled with a sword," said Oliver.
"And I'm guessing she's here to make sure you don't die again," guessed Kara.
"I didn't even know she was transferring here," said Oliver.
"By the way, we heard about a 'green-hooded archer' helping the citizens of the Glades fight Daniel Brickwell," said Barry.
"You might wanna do something because people might start connecting the dots," said Kara.
"There were two other archers that night," reminded Oliver. "I'm pretty sure everyone in this city thinks that they, along with the man in the green hood, are just trying to preserve The Arrow's legacy."
"When you put it that way, I'm less worried now," said Kara.
Oliver looks at Barry. "How's Caitlin?"
Barry turns his attention to the table at the other side of the cafeteria, where Caitlin Snow sat alone.
"Why didn't you turn her in?" asked Oliver.
"Because she's my friend," said Barry. "I can save her."
"And if you can't?" questioned Oliver. "Barry, she's killed 41 people since Christmas. We can't keep letting this continue just because you think there's still good in her."
"She's like family to me, Oliver," said Barry. "I may not have known her for that long, but she is. I'm not gonna give up on her."
"Mind explaining why Leonard Snart, Lisa Snart, and Mick Rory are still here," said Oliver, eyeing the three rogues.
"The masks need to come off in public. If we try to take them down privately, we'll just draw suspicion," said Barry.
"So, I guess it's the Three Musketeers, huh?" said Kara. "Flash, Supergirl, and The Arrow."
"The Arrow is dead," said Oliver. "I need a new identity."
"And it won't just be the three of us," said Barry. "The Black Canary is on our side."
"The Fantastic Four, then," said Kara. "Or The Incredibles, maybe."
"You watch a lot of superhero movies, don't you?" asked Oliver.
"My cousin is Superman, so, of course, I'm gonna get drawn to that genre," said Kara.
Barry looks at Oliver again and says, "I forgot to ask. The other vigilante. The one with the pointy ears. That was Wild Cat, right?"
"He was," confirmed Oliver.
"I read about him," said Kara. "Fifteen years ago, he fought low-lives in the Glades. Five years later, he disappears."
"Well, given that his territory was on the brink of being destroyed by a madman, I guess it's safe to say he wasn't gonna sit down and just watch," said Oliver.
"Do you know who he is?" asked Barry.
"No," said Oliver. "But I intend to find out."
It was time for P.E. class. Coach Ted Grant arrived five minutes late.
"Sorry I'm late, kids," said Ted. "I have a new teaching assistant, and I just giving him a tour of the school."
"Care to introduce us to him?" asked Laurel.
"Of course," said Ted.
The doors open again. Ted's new assistant comes into the gym. Oliver's eyes widened with shock at who it was. The assistant teacher stops next to Ted and shoots a smirk at Oliver, causing him to scrunch his eyebrows.
"Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Slade Wilson," said Ted, introducing his assistant.
A few kids laughed at Slade's eyepatch.
"Uh, how is he gonna teach us with only one eye?" One kid mocked.
"Step forward," Slade ordered.
The boy stepped forward. Slade grabbed his arm, twists it, and then flips him to the ground. The boy grunts in pain as Slade kept his arm twisted.
"Okay! Okay! I get it! Ow! Ow! You're good," said the boy.
Slade releases the boy. He holds his aching arm.
"Don't worry. It'll pass," said Slade.
"Although, I suggest you sit on the bench for this lesson," said Ted. He looks at Slade and says, "That was a little too much, don't you think, Slade?"
"I take my job very seriously, Mr. Grant," said Slade.
"Alright, let's begin," said Ted.
While Ted explains the lesson, Slade and Oliver continue to glare at each other. Laurel can't help but notice this and wonders if they knew each other.
We got new players in Silverstone High. Things are about to get messier.
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