A/N: Hey guys! So wish I could say that there's an episode of YJ tomorrow but there isn't. And yes I know about the re-runs, but I could easily watch the whole series on the internet, given that I don't live in the US. Oh well, you guys have my updates to look forward to, so there's your enjoyment. My enjoyment is writing twists and turns for this story and receiving your reviews in return.

Anyway, new chapter:

Roy, Ollie, Cora and Hal: MyLittleAngelxxx does not own any DC character or YJ. If she did, Speedy would be with GA.

(Yes I changed my disclaimer, so sue me)

Chapter 16: The Plot Thickens

Star City, Arrow Cave

18 April, 14:20 PDT

Roy and Ollie had rushed to the Arrow Cave to figure this mystery out. Roy was pacing the floor while Ollie was sitting in his computer chair and had his head in his hands, mumbling curses and promising to put an arrow through whoever had done this. His rep was ruined! He'd never get business again! He'd be known as the guy that was screwing his son. NO ONE got away with making a fool out of Oliver Queen, except maybe his mother.

Roy glanced at the clock and his eyes widened as he saw the time. "Ollie, you have to be back in the office in ten minutes."

"I know," Ollie groaned, lifting his head to glare at nothing in particular. "But how can I? I'll be ridiculed, especially by Luthor. I swear he's got a grudge against me. Hang on..." Ollie trailed off as a lightbulb went off in his head. "That's it!" he exclaimed, jumping from his chair, causing Roy to jump.

Ollie turned to his computer and typed 'Lex Luthor' into the criminal database. Nothing came up. Ollie growled and typed 'Lex Corps' into the database and the search brought back an email sent to Perry White with the incriminating evidence within the email. Ollie smirked but that fell once he realized that the evidence was a video, which meant that the newspaper could be proved true. He sighed in annoyance and closed the search window.

"Well, I might as well go to the office," Ollie mumbled, looking defeated, making Roy's heart break. He walked up to his... what is he to me? Lover? Boyfriend? Roy thought, suddenly worried at the thought of just being Ollie's plaything.

Ollie saw the fear enter Roy's eyes and panicked. What's wrong with him? What if he thinks he can find better than me? Oh, who am I kidding? He could get anyone he wanted but he's settling for me.

"What am I to you?" Both archers blurted at the same time. They both stared at each other before collapsing into a fit of laughter.

Roy chuckled and said: "Seriously, though. What are we to each other?" Ollie looked at him and smiled, hugging the redhead to his chest.

"Well, I was thinking that we were boyfriends, silly." Ollie said, shaking his head in amusement before seeing Roy's tear filled eyes. "Really?" Roy croaked before swallowing his tears. Ollie nodded and kissed Roy sweetly before leaving the Cave.

Roy collapsed into Ollie's chair and sighed. He didn't know how to sort this out. He and Ollie were in the wrong but Luthor shouldn't have submitted that video to Perry. Could Clark do anything? Roy wondered, then shook his head at his own stupidity. If Clark could have done something, he would have already done it. So, the responsibility falls to me then Roy thought, curling into himself as though to protect himself.

Memories of his time at the Summit consumed him. He had no idea why. Lex Luthor's offer to hire him resounded in his head and Roy's head shot up in realization. That was his answer! Offer to be Lex's little plaything and then nobody would be further ridiculed. He got up from the chair and proceeded to walk out of the Arrow Cave and out of Oliver Queen's life: forever.

I'm sorry, Ollie it's the only way, Roy thought with regret.

Star City, Downtown

14:45 PDT

Collin calmly walked down the sidewalk, smirking when he saw Roy Harper heading his way. Roy had a vacant look in his eye and Collin knew right there that his Cadmus programming had taken over. Collin put an arm around the boy and led him to a car. He pressed in his comm and spoke softly:

"I've got him, Lex."

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter but that's all I've got right now. For all you Roy/Lex fans, that's gonna be in the next chapter. So how did I do? Drop a review?

~Angel