Delirium

Part 2

Disclaimer: I own nothing but what you see here. This is a follow up to chapter 4. I know originally I said I wasn't going to do anything else with this. But I thought I'd go ahead and give it a shot. Especially since its been in my head for awhile now.

Summary: Two weeks after Oliver made that call while ill and out of his mind, rescue teams make their way to Lian Yu to find him.

Two weeks had gone by since Oliver had made his call one night to Moira, and in that two weeks a lot of things had gone on in attempting to find him. Favors had been called in, research had been done, and it all led to three Navy Seal search and rescue teams being formed to head to Lian Yu with permission from the Chinese government to enter their waters with a fourth team of their own making. Along with landmine detectors coming along as well. When asked why the Chinese were being so willingly helpful, one official simply remarked that a debt was being paid for something Oliver once did. And refused to say more on the subject, leaving many confused by that. Laurel had pretty much been on the fence about the whole thing even though she had heard the recording her father did. As she wasn't entirely sure she was ready to see her ex again, but kept quiet as she didn't want to ruin the happiness the Queens had over finding out one of their own was alive. If perhaps a bit out of his mind from some illness he'd gotten at this Lian Yu place.

All four teams also came with cameras that the lead of each team wore on their heads. And anything they recorded was being transmitted back to Moira and the others in America via a live feed at the Queen Mansion. And the viewers had to admit that the island certainly looked quite beautiful from the various positions the teams had started in. If a bit foreboding as well from a distance, which had certainly given a few the chills from the sight of it. Seeing a wrecked freighter as one team made their way to a beach was also somewhat creepy due to its deteoriated state. The pole with a mask and an arrow in its eye was another thing they felt a bit creeped out by once that team got on the beach. The rescue teams also had medical supplies with them in case it was needed. And more back on the ship they arrived on in case things were a bit more serious. The beach team also happened to come across the graves of three people. Something that honestly surprised those back home, and among them that led to Moira and Thea in tears was the grave of Robert Queen.

As they now finally had confirmation that he was truly gone from their lives, the presence of Walter offering his support during this was truly a help as well. Though they, along with everyone else wondered just who could possibly Shado and Yao Fei be? And if they have graves, why not Sara? Or did Oliver not think of giving her one cause of a potential lack of a body? It was certainly something Laurel intended to find out when she got a chance too. The beach team continued to make their way into the land, much as the others were doing and showing via the live feed some interesting sights. Such as what looked to have been a living area of some kind that looked to have been destroyed. Along with a radio tower and what looked to be a landing field as well. Sights like this led to even more questions for those watching.

Along with the Chinese wondering who the Hell had done all this without their knowledge. Perhaps the one they were looking for would have that answer! It would be roughly 3 hours before luck would happen for the teams when a member of the third team came to his group and informed them that he may have found the one they were looking for. But when they came to the river there was nothing to be seen. Making the others question the guy who brought them here and if he really had seen anything despite his insistence to the contrary. This led to Oliver getting the drop on them when he snuck up behind one of the members and readied an arrow to be fired. "Who are you!?" He growled out, shocking the team as they all turned to face him. The one he had an arrow aimed at instantly paled at the sight of it as he realized he definitely could have been killed right then and there with out realizing it.

The newcomer's face was covered by a green hood and his clothing had obviously seen better days as well. The sight of him had Moira and Thea hoping it was Oliver. The guy who had the arrow aimed at him started to talk, hoping he wouldn't get killed for it. "Relax! We aren't here to hurt you I swear! We're one of the rescue teams sent here to find Oliver Queen!"

"How could you even possibly know to come here!? Or that he would even be here?" The hooded figure demanded, damned curious as to how they even learned he was here.

"Is this Waller's doing? Some sort of mission she needs me for and is using this supposed rescue thing as a ploy!?" If it was, he was truly going to kill her this time for the Hell she put him through.

The team leader chose to step up to him with a calming gesture so as not to fire off the arrow. Tommy back home could be heard making a crack about how paranoid this guy is, something that earned him a glare from Moira as this was not a good time to be making jokes. "We knew to come here cause Mr. Queen made a call from this island about two weeks ago. Admittedly he seemed to be ill when it happened. And I have no idea who this Waller person is. And I can assure you this is a legit rescue operation and not some ploy."

The hooded figure was confused by that, and wondering how he could have even pulled that off when he had been seriously ill and out of his mind at the time. He lowered his bow slowly in case he needed to fire off the arrow in quick fashion should the soldiers try something. "Well, you won't have to search too far for him then."

And why's that son?" The team leader asked curiously.

"Because..." The figure started, and then used his free hand to pull back the hood. Revealing a long haired and bearded man that was in fact the one they were searching for.

"I am him."

"Well holy damn." One of the soldiers said in surprise.

Back home, a commotion of celebration had erupted after he had pulled back the hood. "He's alive! He's alive! Oh my God he's alive!" Was something that could be heard from a few of the celebrators.

Laurel was again undecided in how she felt about this for herself personally, but she could admit that she was at least happy the Queens had some good news come from this. Although, that jerk definitely needed a shave and haircut!

Oliver turned his head in a direction and then back towards the men, seemingly considering something. "Well, since you guys are getting me off this island. Might as well follow me to a place I stay at so that I can grab some things I'm gonna want to bring back with me." That made those back home wonder just what he could possibly want to bring with him! But they figured they'd soon see.

"And uhh... I really managed to make a call when I was sick?" Cause damn, he must have a far better fixer of things when he's sick!

"Roger that sir. And yes sir, that you did." The team leader responded, glad this hadn't taken a lot longer. And then reaching for his mic, he spoke into it.

"This is team leader 3, we've found Queen. I repeat, we've found Queen. Head back to your boats and we'll rendevouz soon."

"Roger that Team 3." Came the response of the other teams. And then with that, the team followed Oliver, making sure to use the landmine detector to avoid any issues. Despite the fact that Oliver didn't seem to think that they needed it. All the while pondering over how he managed to accomplish what he had.

Tommy however had two questions that made everyone stop and think for a moment on them. "Uhh... Do any of you think he really would have used that arrow on that guy? And also, does he even know how to actually use that thing?"

Author's Notes: And here we are! Hope you guys enjoyed this follow up! Question though, would anyone like to see a follow up for the previous chapter? Look forward to your thoughts!