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Felicity was aware that she probably had a guard on the outside of the room. She looked around, she had a nice bed, a small desk with a candle and she hoped a bathroom was on the other side of the door at the back of the room. She tentatively opened the door to a bathroom. She sighed. The league used some old methods but they did use cell phones so she was glad to see she would at least be able to go to the bathroom and take a shower.
She understood why Oliver said yes, but it was foolish, and what did this mean for the future. Would Starling have to be protected by Ray as the Atom? Could she even go back to Starling? She knew she was being kept until they got all they needed from Oliver, so when would she be able to go home and could she go without Oliver?
She sighed and sat on the edge of the bed, it had been an odd day. A knock came at the door, she slowly turned as the door opened. Oliver was let in. "You have 10 minutes." Felicity's guard commented and then shut the door.
As soon as the door shut Felicity ran to Oliver and hugged him. He gripped her tight and then pulled back. He gave her a once over, "You ok?"
Felicity gave a smile, "Yes, and hey I got to travel away from Starling again."
Oliver gave a small grunt. Felicity saw the sadness on his face. "Oliver, this isn't your fault. I mean maybe you shouldn't have come to save Merlyn and maybe you shouldn't have come to face Ra's the first time around, but that's who you are." Oliver glanced at her, "Seriously, you protect people and even though the city is upset with you now, you were their protector. And you always protect me."
Oliver gave Felicity's hand a squeeze, "Thanks. But for now, let's see how things ride out. Felicity, promise me you will watch your mouth and stay out of trouble. I need to know your safe, I will try to get you home as soon as possible."
Felicity nodded. Oliver then lowered his voice, "I am pretty sure they are listening or have cameras, so be cautious, and for the record," he put his lips near her hear, "I do love you." He leaned back just as the door opened.
"Time is up." Oliver nodded to Felicity and turned on his heel and was out the door again.
Felicity sunk back on the bed, she had heard him say that he loved her before but this time was different. The way he said it, it was like he was afraid he would never have another chance to say it to her.
Another knock came to the door, no one entered though. "Lights out."
'God, this is like being at camp. I hated camp.' thought Felicity. She blew out the candle on her desk. And laid back on the bed, sleep would not come easy. She missed her house, her bed, and the arrow cave. She curled on her side and tried to relax.
Oliver woke with a start, it took him a minute to orient where he was. He knew today his training would start, which means he needed to wary. Within 10 minutes, the door swung open and his guard motioned that it was time to leave.
Following him, Oliver tried to get his bearings, it was easy to get lost here but he wanted to know his directions. He came into a big room with a long table. His guard motioned for him to sit "Eat."
Oliver sat, and glanced around the table. Every assassin was glancing at him as well, watching his movements. Oliver ate his oatmeal aware of every movement around him.
"Good morning. Glad to see you are eating." Ra's commented to Oliver. Around Oliver there was rustles of movement as assassin's bowed. "Leave us."
Oliver stood as the other assassin's headed out of the dining room. "Oliver, please sit. You need to finish your breakfast then you will fight some of my followers. I know you are good with an arrow, but let's work on your other skills, hand to hand and sword. So eat."
Oliver nodded, took a bite and asked, "When will you let Dig and Felicity go home?"
Ra's looked over at Oliver, "When I am satisfied, now finish, you have your first training session in 10 minutes."