Waking up I took a look out of the hotel window. It was starting to get light outside. I looked at my watch and it said 10pm. I looked at my watch again. I couldn't believe it got light in Japan at 10pm then I remembered I hadn't set my watch to Japan time. Resetting it to say 6am I yawned.

I looked over and noticed that Laurel had Thea held tightly against her chest and they were both sleeping soundly. I thought about how great of a mother Laurel was going to be someday. "Hey Ollie, why are you awake? We can sleep for another hour" Laurel said yawning. "I don't really know? I just woke up. Do you mind if I take a shower?" I asked. Laurel blushed a deep red and shook her head.

I laughed. "We've known each other since we were tiny things, Laurel. We've seen each other naked a million times. Don't worry about it and plus I will get dressed in the bathroom" I said and giving her a wink, I headed to take my shower. I also reminded myself to ask more about Felicity and why she had never mentioned her before.

The shower was thankfully an American style one. I was hoping that when we got settled into our new house that it would be as well. Removing my shirt and pants I got into the warm shower. The water felt good running over my chest and hair. I still didn't like having to move but with Laurel here, it might not be so bad.

I got out and dried off. Throwing on my boxers and a pair of clean pj pants I headed back into the room. Thea was there, asleep in the bed but Laurel was nowhere to be seen. I heard my dads voice and the sound of Laurel crying in the hallway. I opened the door and Laurel fell into the room. My dad looked at me and walked off. Laurel scurried off into the bathroom and shut the door. That's when I noticed the blood on the floor where she had been sitting.

Trying not to fly down the hallway and attack my dad from behind, I shut our hotel door and went to the bathroom door. "Laurel, are you alright?" I asked quietly. "I'm fine Oliver. I just was leaning against the door when you opened it. Please don't say anything to my dad, he will over react" she said even more quietly. "Of course not Laurel but if my dad did anything to you, I swear.." I growled louder than I meant too. "He didn't Ollie. I was just upset over seeing a rat in the room and he helped catch it, that's all" she said, unsure of her own words. "Alright Laurel, why don't you come out and we will get ready for school" I said, feeling that anger boil up inside me again.

Laurel came out of the bathroom and I could see where nails were scrapped across her arm. I didn't say anything, I just wrapped it with a bandage in the first aid kit within the room and helped her get Thea up and dressed. She once again wanted to wear her kimono. Once we were all dressed and ready we headed downstairs to meet everyone for breakfast.

I wasn't surprised when Quentin told us that our dad had an early meeting to get to and that he would see us after school. I could tell that Laurel was relieved though. "So, if I may ask, why hadn't anyone ever told me about Felicity before?" I asked hoping I didn't step on toes. "She was born two years after Sara. Their mother and I had a falling out and she gained custody of Felicity because she was a baby. About two years ago they moved here to Japan with their mothers new husband. This will be the first time I've seen by other baby girl in two years" Quentin said sadly.

I still didn't understand why I never heard of this third sister before. Laurel must've noticed that because she said, "we never told anyone because she didn't live in Star City and we didn't want to start a whole fuss and everything. Plus, it's been really hard on my dad to be separated from her and have to wait until the weekend to see her because of his job and Central was just to far to get to everyday". I looked sadly at the three of them. Hopefully now, they can become a stronger family.

I watched as Quentin looked at the time and scooping up Thea said "we got to get you kids to school". I smiled and wished that he was our dad. He would be so much better than the one we had.

I was getting into the car when I noticed something really maddening. It was our dad. He had his arm around some woman and was heading back into the hotel. Meeting my ass, I thought to myself and tried to focus on the day ahead.

School in Japan was just like school in America I found out. Although, I'm guessing it would've been a lot different if we had actually gone to a Japanese school instead of an American one.

I was so ready when the lunch bell rang. I ran out to the grass area to find Laurel and Sara. They were already sitting on a blanket with an angel.

I stopped in my tracks and stared. She had the most beautiful golden blonde hair. It flowed in the wind like a water flows in a river. She had on a sexy pair of reading glasses and a beautiful red top and a pair of black jeans. I gasped when she looked right at me and waived. She had the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen. I waived back and headed over, not sure how to approach this situation.

Sara had moved onto Nyssa's lap to make room for me. "Oliver Queen, this is Felicity Lance" Laurel said smiling and hugging her sister. Felicity hugged her back and then reached out to shake my hand. I reached out and took her hand in mine. It was as soft as a newly bought pillow. I turned every shade of red in the book. All the girls laughed at me but I didn't care.

"Uh um are you ok? You look flushed" Felicity asked me in a worried voice. "I'm ok, thank you. It's just I've never met someone as beautiful as you" I said and then kicked myself. I just blurted that out like a creep or something. Felicity blushed and I was kind of happy to see it. She just got more beautiful each time I looked at her.

"It looks like you two just ran twenty miles" Sara said laughing and falling off of Nyssa's lap. I stared over at her and started laughing myself.

"How would you like me to show you all around after school?" Felicity asked blushing again which made Sara grab her stomach in laughter. Laurel just gave her sister a dirty look. Then smiling at Felicity she said "that would be wonderful, Oliver you will join us won't you?" Laurel asked me with a mischievous grin on her face. "Sure" I said louder than I meant too which in turn sent Sara into a laughing fit again.

"Then it's settled, we will all meet after school and Felicity will show us around" Laurel said slapping the back of Sara's head. Sara gave Laurel a pouty face and this time it was us that got to laugh.

I spent the rest of the school day staring at the clock. I was so excited to be able to spend an entire afternoon with the beautiful goddess named Felicity.

When the final bell rang, I grabbed my backpack and sprinted towards the front of the school just to be met with a crowd of kids gathered around the front steps.

Pushing my way through the crowd I finally found Sara. She was in tears. "Sara, what happened?" I asked. She looked at me and stuffed her face into my chest. Nyssa came over and started rubbing her back.

Then I saw it. There were emergency crews surrounding somebody. There was a lot of blood and a lot of scared looking people. One of the EMT's moved and I collapsed to the ground taking Sara with me.

Lying on the ground just steps away was Laurel. Her face was covered in blood as was the stairs surrounding her. They hoisted her onto a gurney and rushed her into an ambulance. That was a good sign. If she was dead the coroner would've been called I assured myself.

Looking at Nyssa I asked "what the hell happened"? Nyssa nodded towards Sara and I shut my mouth. I would find out when I could.

Felicity came running towards us with tears in her eyes. "Our dad is on his way to the hospital. He sent a private driver to take us over there" she said looking at me with her eyes red from crying.

I wanted to hold her but I wasn't going to let go of Sara. "What about Thea?" I asked worried. "Our dad picked her up on the way to the hospital" Felicity said and motioned for us to follow her. Helping Sara to her feet, I helped Nyssa get her to the awaiting car.

Nyssa and Sara rode in the front set of seats, so I got to sit with Felicity. She leaned her head on my shoulder and I put my arm around her. "What happened?" I asked. She looked at me and said "Laurel and I were walking down the stairs of the school when a car pulled up, rolled down the window and someone shot her in the head" and with that she started crying again.

I pulled her in trying to get over my own shock. I couldn't figure out who in a foreign country they had just gotten to , would want Laurel dead. I didn't know anyone in any country that would want her dead. She was such a kind person.

I thought back to this morning at the hotel. I thought about whatever the fight had been between Laurel and my dad. I thought back to the scrapes on her arm and the fear in her eyes. Then I thought about my dad entering the hotel with that woman. I shook all that off. I knew though if Quentin or the police questioned me that I would tell them everything.

We finally arrived at the hospital. I got out and offered Felicity my hand. She took it, and I helped her out of the car. She thanked me and I held her hand as we headed into the hospital.

I almost died when I saw Quentin sitting in the waiting room with Thea on his lap. He looked broken, yet he sat there and made sure Thea was happy and taken care of. When she saw me she ran and jumped into my arms. I caught her and held her close. Felicity and Sara ran over to their dad and hugged him. I went and sat down next to Felicity and placed Thea on my lap.

No one said a word, except to play with Thea. I watched the minutes tick by and hoped we would get some news soon. That's when I saw the doctor heading our way. I couldn't read his face so I hoped it was good news. He came over and stopped in front of Quentin.

He motioned for him to follow. I watched as the two men went over into a private corner. Quentin's eyes got bigger and bigger and then he fell to the floor crying. The doctor looked sadly over at us and left. Sara and Felicity ran over to their dad and the three of them held on to one another. I just sat quietly, holding onto Thea tightly and awaiting whatever news might come my way.

Finally Nyssa came over and sat next to me. "Laurel is alive but in a coma. The doctors don't know if she will pull through or not but she is strong. She will pull through." She said more for herself than for me. I just nodded and held Thea closer. Nyssa headed back to Sara.

I picked up Thea and we went over to the group. When I got there Felicity threw her arms around me and cried. I just allowed her to stay right there and was happy that Thea didn't squirm either. "They are going to let us see her soon" Felicity said with her voice muffled by tears. "She will be alright" I whispered and held her tight. The doctor came back out and motioned to us we could go and see Laurel. I followed with Thea in my arms. Nothing or no one could've prepared me for what I was about to walk into and see.

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