Hey guys! Here's the next chap. I hope you like it!
Two months later Alex had realized that her definition of 'soon' was different than Oliver's. But she had also realized that there was much more to learn than just sword fighting one-on-one. Oliver had pointed out that she would be fighting people with guns, and so she was learning to defend herself against them.
Alex had also been introduced to John Diggle, and was currently disarming him.
She went in from behind with just her pocket knife. Of course, John knew what was coming and he spun around quickly. Alex, anticipating the move, attacked his hands. Her goal was to quickly get his finger off of the trigger. Succeeding in that, after a minor scuffle, she had the gun to his head and the knife to his chest.
"Good job," John said.
"Thanks," Alex replied, unsheathing her katanas and spinning around, just as Thea fired an arrow at her. She swung her sword and cut the arrow in half in midair. That was something else she had been working on.
"Not bad," Thea commented.
Then, Thea pulled out a gun and fired two shots at Alex. Alex was quick the react and she sent both bullets flying into walls. One whizzed past Roy, who was replacing his bowstring, and the other barely missed Felicity and her computers. Alex was getting good at aim.
Felicity jumped. "Do you have to do that every time?" She asked.
Roy laughed. "You are getting kind of predictable, Al."
"Predictable, but accurate," Alex pointed out.
"We should set up targets next time," Thea said, "to see just how accurate you are."
"Just don't set them up near my head," Felicity said.
Alex laughed. "No promises."
Later that week, Alex had just finished training and was walking home when Roy caught up to her in the street.
"Hey," he said, falling into stride with Alex.
"Hey," she replied. "What's up?"
"You've been getting pretty busy lately, and we haven't hung out in a while," Roy explained. "I was hoping we could grab something to eat, or something."
"Sure," Alex said gratefully, it had been a bit since they'd spent time together. "I could go for some Big Belly Burger right now."
"Ok. Let's go there," Roy agreed.
They soon arrived at the restaurant and went to the counter to order. They each got a burger, fries, and a shake. Alex got vanilla and Roy got chocolate.
"And can we get those to go?" Roy added at the end of their order.
"Sure," the girl at the counter responded.
They paid and moved over to the line to wait for their food.
"To go?" Alex looked at Roy.
"I wanted to go somewhere a bit more private." Alex's heart skipped a beat. Where is this going? She wondered. "I want to talk about, you know..."
"Oh, yeah." Alex realized he meant the vigilante stuff. Was that all this was about? She was a bit disappointed.
"So, where should we go to talk?" Alex asked once they had got their food and left the restaurant.
"My place isn't far. We could go there," Roy offered.
When they arrived at Roy's house, Alex decided to get straight to the point.
"What exactly did you want to talk about?" She asked.
"I just wanted to make sure you were sure about this Katana thing." Katana was the name they had chosen for Alex's vigilante persona.
Alex sighed and sat down. "Really, Roy? Have I seemed at all unsure? Or are you the one who's not sure about me doing this?"
Roy took a seat next to her and considered her words for a moment. "I just don't want you to–"
"Get hurt?" Alex offered. "Because I'm perfectly capable, you know that. I know I've always relied on you a bit, for support and for help with my family, but that doesn't mean you can decide what's best for me. It doesn't mean you can act like this protective brother or whatever. And I'm getting sick of you thinking it does."
"I didn't mean it like that. Maybe I get a bit protective at times. But I just," he hesitated a moment, "well, I care about you. I care about you too much to let you rush into something so dangerous without making sure you're positive that this is what you want."
Alex let a minute go by without saying anything. She considered his words carefully. Of course she knew why he acted like he did, but was it a good enough excuse? She decided that it was, if he could just learn to acknowledge that Alex could take care of herself.
"I've never been more sure of anything in my entire life," she replied.
"Really?" Roy asked.
Of course, there was one thing that she had been completely sure of until the Undertaking. But that was in the past, and now she was more determined to do what was right than ever.
"Yes," Alex answered. "Really."
They started eating in silence. Finally, Roy broke it.
"I don't think you're not capable, by the way," he said. "I just– well it's hard to explain."
"I know." Alex sighed. "I don't like the general idea of you running into danger, either. But I deal with it, because I know that you're doing what you have to do. You're the only family I have left, but I have to let you do what you know is right, however dangerous. I wish you felt the same about all this."
"I do. But I had to be sure."
"Well, are you sure yet?"
"Yeah." He looked at her. "Complete sure. More sure than I've ever been about anything before."
There was something in his manner; his gaze, his voice, his words, that made Alex wonder if they were talking about the same thing. But the alternative seemed too good to be true.
"Sure about what exactly?" She asked slowly.
"About this," Roy said. A moment later his lips were on hers. Alex couldn't think, couldn't breathe. Never did she imagine this moment would actually come. Didn't Roy think of her as a sister? But obviously not, if this was real.
It seemed to end the second it started. Before either of them could say a word, Roy's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID.
"It's Felicity," he said. "I should-"
"Yeah, of course," Alex interrupted.
And soon Roy was on his way to Verdant after mumbling something about a bank robbery. Alex was left alone, still in shock.
Soon, the shock wore off. Alex realized the full extent of what had just happened. But now, part of her wishes it hadn't. Her biggest fear was that Roy would change his mind, and she would lose him forever.
Thanks to RachelRose523 and Twyla5200 for following. And thanks to Princessalexandra0201, Highlander348, and WinterRain36 for reviewing.
Princessalexandra0201 said:
You could do Slade's Daughter. She could be called Blade! I think a character like that would be cool. For a villain and possibly team member.
Loving the story, I think walking in on training would of been a more Felicity thing but hey I like it anyway. I think she needs to meet the Flash or is he not involved right now cause I think and team up would be cool. Keep writing I love seeing the email telling me Katana has been updated.
Great villain idea! Thanks so much! There will definitely be Flash crossover. In fact, my friend who runs this account with me is writing a Flash Fanfic called The Dagger and there will be crossover with that. You can find it on this account if you're interested.
And that last sentence made my day. Thanks so much.
Highlander348 said:
Can't wait to see the training scene! And her costume is so cool! I like the colors! Daring but subtle in a way. When Alex hits the field, can she and Thea team up to stop up some bad guys? Like bank robbers? Please? Speedy and Katana together taking names and kicking a**! :)
Alex needs to take a chance and ask Roy out on a date and then go from there. I am sure they will have a good time! Have a happy weekend! Cheers!
Thanks! I'm definitely planning on some awesome Speedy and Katana team ups later on.
And look! Something happened between them. Not exactly a date but I hope you like it anyway. :)
And WinterRain36 said:
Is Thea is a vigilante to?
As for villains Huntress maybe?
I plan on making her one in the future.
Good suggestion! I'll definitely consider it.
Thanks to everyone for the kind reviews and especially for the villain suggestions! And I urge you all the check out the story I mentioned in my response to Princessalexandra0201. My friend has been doing a great job with it!