So the last chapter, for the first time it was really hard form e to finish a story.

But I hope you like it. Thanks for reading the story and for all the reviews.

Thanks to niagaraweasel for translate, you are the best.

Felicity was trembling violently while Quentin Lance asked a series of questions. Her eyes kept going back to where her father was lying on the ground, surrounded by a team of doctors and paramedics.

"Mrs. Smoak, I know that there are a few things here that are not exactly part of the protocol. Was our friend here, too?"

Felicity nodded silently.

"And a woman in black?"

Once more Felicity nodded and fresh tears started to flood her eyes. "He had a knife and he had hurt her, I didn't have a choice."

Lance's heart began to race and for a moment sheer panic showed on his face. Felicity had saved his daughter and turned against her own father. He put his arms around the trembling body of the blonde in a comforting hug. "Thank you, Mrs. Smoak."

"I….I didn't have a choice, really, I…."

"No need to be afraid, Felicity, it was a clear case of self-defense and that's what I will put in my report. And I'm sure we will get your father to testify to that as well. With his long criminal record he has no other choice."

Lance took a good look at her. This young woman had so much courage, she had risked her life for the Arrow so many times and yet she seemed so fragile.

"Mrs. Smoak, I think you should take a little time off for the next few weeks. You've really been through a lot. With all due respect for what you're doing, you need to think of yourself, too."

Before Felicity could answer, Oliver was beside her, his hand resting on her back. "I think so too, Detective Lance. Felicity will take it easy for the next few weeks."

"Mr. Queen, I have a few questions for you, too," Lance said, his voice a good deal cooler.

"Do you need to take my statement right now or can I come to the precinct tomorrow? I would prefer to get Felicity out of here as quickly as possible."

Lance grimaced, but gave in. "Get her out of here, Queen, and I'll see you at the precinct tomorrow morning at nine."

Oliver draped his coat around Felicity's shoulders and pulled her securely against him. Suddenly exhausted, Felicity rested her head against Oliver's chest. "Oliver….."

In this moment she felt safe for the first time in a long while, and she also felt relieved. She had shot at her father and what worried her was that she didn't regret it.

"Let's go," Oliver whispered gently in her ear. Felicity nodded and Oliver led her outside. As if through a fog Felicity noticed the press crowding around the entrance, a storm of lights flashing in her eyes. Reporters kept asking questions, but Oliver didn't answer, he just led Felicity through the crowd to where Diggle waited at the Bentley, opening the doors as they approached.

"Where do you want me to take you?"

"To the mansion. Felicity needs to rest and the press will certainly not show up there."

The bodyguard nodded. "I brought Sara there, too. Her wound has been treated, everything looks okay."

"That's good." Oliver glanced at his girlfriend, who was looking out of the window. She seemed to be still in shock.

Felicity's thoughts were whirling around like crazy. Why had she felt so shocked at first and now so relieved? Was it because everything to do with her father had finally come to an end?

Sara stood at the front door of the mansion, waiting for her friends. Her shoulder urt, but she had been through worse and what Felicity had done for her today was a sign of true friendship. She had placed their friendship above her own family. Not many people would have done that, especially after everything that had happened.

When the Bentley stopped in front of the Queen mansion, Oliver was the first to get out. "You should be in one of the guest rooms, resting," he said, looking at Sara.

She smiled at him. "You know I survived worse. This wound is not going to kill me."

Oliver smiled back and nodded, before reaching inside the car to help Felicity.

The four of them walked into the entrance hall. "I think we should all get some rest."

"I want to speak with Felicity alone for a moment first," Sara said.

"Sara, I think it would be better…." the billionaire began, but Felicity interrupted him. "Oliver, it's okay, I'm fine." He nodded silently and went into the living room with Diggle.

Sara took a step towards Felicity and pulled her into a hug. "Thanks, Felicity."

"You don't need to thank me, it was no big thing."

"Yes, it was. You put me above your own father."

"Sara, this man might be my biological father, but you, Oliver and John are my family, not William Tockman. So it wasn't a big deal."

Sara nodded. "You're like a sister for me too, Felicity."

"Wow, then I finally have the sister I always wanted."

Both women laughed as they went to join the men in the living room. Oliver was on the phone, but he quickly ended the call when he saw the two women.

"Are you both okay?"

"Yes, everything's fine," Sara said, grinning at Felicity. "I think I'll go to bed now and rest my shoulder."

Felicity looked at Oliver. "Who was on the phone?"

"Detective Lance. He needs your statement and he wants you to testify, if it comes to a trial."

"I'll go to the precinct tomorrow and give them my statement," Felicity answered, her voice firm.

The CEO took a step towards her. "You don't have to do that, he's your father."

"I know, but as I just told Sara, he's not my father. You are my family, not William. Naturally he was involved in the beginning, but he hasn't had much of a hand in the way my life is today. I'm shocked that I shot him, naturally I didn't want to do that. But like I said, You are my family and not he. I can't handle a bow and arrow, a pistol or any other murder weapons, but I try to protect you as much as I can. I will give that statement and I will testify against him, too, if it comes to that. He has hurt a lot of people and I want to see him brought to justice for that."

"That may sound simple, but I don't think it will be that easy," Oliver said.

"You're right, I think that's the rest of the adrenaline talking, but I have people who love me and who will help me get through this, haven't I?"

Diggle came over to Felicity and put his hand on her shoulder. "Yes, you have, Felicity," he said, before he left the room.

Oliver wrapped his arms around Felicity and looked into her blue eyes. "I will always be here for you and we will get through this, I promise."

Their lips met.

"Right now, I could do with a little relaxation, Mr. Queen."

"That can be arranged, Mrs. Smoak. How about a hot shower and a massage?"

"That sounds perfect."

Oliver picked her up and carried her upstairs.

Three months later

The trial against William Tockman created quite a stir. The media went into a frenzy, especially over the fact that his own daughter would testify against him.

Once the trial had begun, the media followed Felicity everywhere, just like they followed Oliver, once it had become public knowledge that they were together. Diggle had his hands full trying to stop the reporters and paparazzi in front of QC, the Queen mansion and the courthouse from crowing Oliver and Felicity too much.

Surprisingly, Felicity didn't let any of this faze her. Sure and strong, she weathered everything. On the day the verdict was announced, even more reporters than usual were present.

"The jury has found William Tockman guilty on all counts. That he went back to his life of crime after his last prison sentence and deliberately attacked his own daughter shows just how cold-blooded and ruthless he is. The verdict is life imprisonment."

A murmur ran through the courtroom. Felicity's eyes landed on Tockman, who gave her a smug smile. Felicity simply returned it. She was not afraid of the man any longer and she knew she had done the right thing. This trial had given her the possibility to close the book on her father and her past. It had hurt a lot when he had left her as a child, but in the end it had been for the best. With him around, her life would probably have taken a turn for the worse.

William Tockman was no longer a dark blot on her life. He was gone and her future belonged to Oliver and Team Arrow.