Thank you all who have read and reviewed thus far. This chapter takes place during episode 3. Sean is going before the board. As stated previously that city hall is across from Queen tower. That's because Queen Tower is literally in the center of the city and it's the tallest building in the city. It has 133 floors. I want you to picture it like a mixture of Wayne Tower in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. The El train is routed through it like in Batman Begins and it the same color, but the roof is flat and has stonework around its edges. The tower is 133 floors and only a few will be explained. When people are thinking the words will be bold and italic. There are rated m scenes in this chapter.
Gaining Allies
Liar-Night
The Arrow and The Shadow leave their lair to go after their next target. James Holder. Holder's corporation is responsible for putting defective smoke detectors in low-income housing in The Glades. This has resulted in too many fires and too many funerals. Now he must answer for what he has done.
James Holder's APT
James: "Well other than the bill I got handed this morning by my legal team; I feel great. Given that this lawsuit's been settled, our attention can return to Unidac Industries." James chuckles. "Alright, I'll see you in the office first thing." He hangs up the phone. James hears what sounded like crunching leaves. He can't see anyone, but he knows someone is here. "I armed guards inside. I just need to call and they will come running."
Arrow: "Go ahead. They can't hear you." Arrow jumps down in front of James and grabs him by his shirt. Shadow jumps down behind arrow. James trembles in fear. James: "What the hell do you two want?!" he asked shakingly. Shadow: "How many people died in those fires?! How many?! The courts say you don't owe your victims anything. We strongly disagree. James Holder, You… They heard a gunshot and James's chest exploded. Two more shots and the duo knew there was a sniper across the street. Arrow's A.I. fixed the location on the roof across from them. The duo decided to make a run for it. Several more shots were fired and one of them hit Shadow's suit, but it didn't harm him. His suit's A.I. began to do an analysis of the bullet and would have the results in 3 minutes.
Liar- 12 minutes later
Shadow's A.I. had finished the analysis and displayed the results. Shadow: "My A.I. has the results of the bullet that stuck me and compared it to the databases from agencies around the world. The bullet was 7.62 millimeter and was laced with curare, a rare and deadly poison, the poison in the known M.O. of an assassin known as Deadshot. He's killed people all over the world; Chicago, Markovia, and Corto Maltese to name a few. He's on the U.N.'s top 12 most wanted list with rank #3." Arrow looked down with a sigh.
Arrow: "We were prepared to give James Holder a chance to right his wrongs, but this Deadshot doesn't have any morality, honor, or code. He doesn't kill for justice, which makes him as dangerous as anyone on the list if not more so."
Shadow: "Your right. However, there is nothing more we can do tonight. I need to head back. I meet with the board tomorrow and I need to be fresh." The duo went back to the mansion.
Queen Tower-the next morning
Walter brought Sean up to the CEO's office. His bodyguard Dinah Drake had been given the day off until the paperwork can be filed for her to present during the board meetings. Sean looked around at the office. It had the desk with a big window and balcony that overlooked the ocean side of the city. The walls were lined with built in bookshelves and there were two winding stairs leading to platforms to access the rest of the books. There was a small lounge with leather chairs and a couch on the right side of the room (if you were looking at the desk from the double doors). On left there was a small bar. Along with various works of art. The office hasn't changed at all in the last five years. Walter: "Well Sean it's a good day. As you can see, I haven't changed anything." Walter looked at his watch. "Its 9:30 now the meeting starts at 10:00. You most likely remember that the board room is 2 floors below. We should head down there about 9:50." Sean nodded. Sean: "I will be there. Could you go on ahead and make sure everything is ready. I would just like to be alone for bit." Walter: "Sure, I will see you down there." Walter left and Sean began to wonder around.
He looked at the couch with a smirk, remembering the time he and Sara christened it. He walked to the right of the desk and saw the world map on it. He saw United North America, United South America, Europe, Asia, The African Federation (all the nations of Africa united under one centralized government like the United States), and Australia. Sean sighed as he thought about what he and Oliver argued about yesterday morning. "Maybe, Oliver is right. I haven't really processed what has happened. Dad's death, being forced to kill Emiko, Sara's death, and then being forced to kill Slade. I have been so focused on survival that I haven't really grieved. Now that I'm not focused on survival those feelings I haven't faced yet are coming to the surface. The way I treated Thea, even on the island I never blew up at someone like that. I just wished I knew a way." He looked at the clock 9:50, its time. He makes his way to the elevator he pressed the 128th floor button and made his way down. He looked the controls. The big office on the 130th floor with 131st and 132nd (which 132nd floor didn't have elevator access) being a two-floor apartment for the CEO to stay in. 133rd being the roof and 129th being an event/dining room for the board.
Queen Tower-Board Room
Sean exited the elevator and went to a pair of familiar double doors. Sean saw these doors 3 days before the Gambit set sail. "God, I haven't set foot in this room in so long. I wonder if there will be anyone from back then." Sean took a deep breath and opened the doors. He walked in and saw that everyone had arrived. He recognized some and others were not here the last time. Walter: "Sean, come in. The meeting can start early now that you are here." Sean sat down at the end of the table while Walter and the rest took their seats. Walter: "Everyone we are gathered here to welcome the return of Sean Queen as the new owner of the company. Sean, I have hoped you have given some thought about being CEO after going over those reports I gave you." Sean: "I have. I'm pleased with all the work that has been done in the last five years. The company is moving forward into the future. As for me being CEO. After careful consideration, I have decided to take the post." There was a murmur of agreement from around the table. Walter nodded with a smile. "There is a condition. I noticed that the last chairman of the board retired, and we are in the market for a new one. Well, my first act when I officially become CEO is to appoint my stepfather Walter Steele as Chairman of the Board." This caused the board to exchange glances and look at Sean with confusion. Jefferson Stevens, Director of Queen Shipping raised his hand. Sean nodded to him. Jefferson: "I'm Jefferson Stevens Mr. Queen. I'm the Director of Queen Shipping. We have been interviewing people for the position and found some promising candidates. The most promising is Isabel Rochev, she is a very strong and insightful businesswoman. Sir? Did you hear me sir?"
The Board looked at Sean who face looked like it was carved from stone and his eyes were like they were on fire. Sean looked at Stevens. Sean: "No! absolutely not!" Stevens was about speak but Sean wasn't finished. "She is not allowed here, she is not allowed any job in this company, and she is blacklisted from every one of our divisions. I will not allow one my father's floozies to work here or do business with us. I not CEO yet, but I am the owner, and she is not allowed here in anyway. Is that understood?!" Stevens and the rest of the members nodded. "As for my reasons to appoint Walter is because he knows the company, he is well liked and respected, and he has done an outstanding job leading it. To that end I am asking for the board's unanimous support for Walter being the new chairman of the board. All who are in favor of Walter being appointed as the new chairman of the board raise your hand." All the members raised their hand in favor Sean's idea. Sean was then officially sworn in as CEO. Sean explained to the board on how there are going to be some changes.
SCPD Station-Day
Dets. Lance and Hilton were going over the evidence. Given the caliber of the bullets and the fact they were laced with Curare and there was an arrow at the scene it was determined that The Arrow and The Shadow were there, but they weren't the ones who killed James Holder. The detectives were at a loss. Then they received a call saying shots fired at another home. They left to go to the scene and found that Carl Rasmussen was murder in his home. Same bullets and poison. Looking through his desk they found a connection between him and Holder. They were both bidders for liquidation auction. The company up for grabs is Unidac Industries. Det. Hilton found a list of other bidders. The dets. knew that they had a list of potential suspects and had to interview each one.
Pell Hotel-early afternoon
After Oliver traced a money trail for Deadshot back to the Bratva, he went to a car shop out in the Glades. After convincing the men inside he was a Bratva Honorary Captain (meaning he can call upon Bratva information resources but didn't have to engage in criminal activities and the tattoo looks similar yet different) he asked for information on a hired gun used by the Bratva before, his M.O. was using 7.62-millimeter bullets laced with curare. Alexi Leonov of the Starling Chapter of the Bratva promised to investigate the hit man and get back to him. Alexi came through about 12:30 pm, he informed Oliver the man's name was Floyd Lawton and he was likely staying at Pell Hotel. Oliver engaged his suit, activated the stealth module, and set off after Deadshot. Arrow burst in, firing an arrow at Deadshot. Who took cover behind the bed, grabbed a wrist gun and opened fire on the archer. Landing a couple of shot but they bounced off Arrow's suit as he took cover regardless. Deadshot reloaded and resumed fire from his wrist gun before jumping out the window barley dodging an arrow. With sirens blaring, Arrow took Deadshot's laptop and ran from the hotel.
Queen Tower-Concurrently
The board meeting had finished and Sean returned to his new office. Sean proposed changes to a few things. The first was the Queen Elevated Train System. He pointed out to the board that he was not pleased with how it has not been maintained. Graffiti inside and outside the cars and on the stations. Worn out and torn seat cushions on the trains. The security cameras on the trains (there our four cameras each train car. Two in the front and two in the back to provide total coverage) are outdate or not maintained or both, and the same went for the stations. Plus, the lack of transit security officers on the trains and the stations. There supposed to be two guards per train car and a dozen per station around the clock. The whole point of the train was for people to be able to travel around the city and be safe while doing it. The members tried to give explanations, but all Sean heard in his head with a high squeaky voice was Excuses! Excuses! Excuses!
Sean told the board he wanted the train system to be brought back to the way it was five years ago. Miranda Clemmons, the CFO, stated that would be a costly venture. She estimated the cost to fix up the train system would be $30 Million dollars. That would be for the cameras, the cleaning materials, the cleaning and maintenance crews, the security personnel, and the wages paid to the crews.
Sean agreed with her estimate, but he wasn't going to change his mind. He explained to Clemmons and the board that letting the system get into such a state reflects badly on the company, a point that Clemmons and the board agreed with. Clemmons pointed out that to find the money they would have to layoff many people from other divisions. The rest of the board agreed with her, and Sean did see her point. Sean proposed that the company only pay for half. If the company was only out $15 million dollars, they wouldn't have to layoff anyone. Clemmons agreed that would work as did the rest of the board, but she wondered where the other half would come from. Sean offered to personally pay the other half, an offer that shocked the board. For a multi-billionaire to make such a generous offer was unheard of.
By late afternoon He and the board had come up with reasonable payment plan to fund the Train Restoration Project and a timetable for completion. The system had six trains. Four of which ran on the lines 24 hours a day and two which were out of service. It was decided that the ones out of service will be fixed up first. Once they were finished the restored trains will be put back into service, while two more will be restored and rotated again until all six trains are restored to proper order. A process that should be completed in 6 months. The meeting was adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 in the morning.
Sean walked out onto the balcony to look out at the ocean side of the city. "Well, I've made a good start on turning things around in the company. First the train system, the topic of meeting tomorrow will be on the Queen Foundation and the progress of incorporating Somers's company into Queen Shipping. Then tomorrow night is the auction of Unidac Industries." Sean thought. Sean left the office and went to the apartment above. Seeing everything was covered, he began to straighten up the place. By the time he was finished he saw the sun was going down on the horizon. Given the time of the meeting tomorrow he decided he would spend the night here seeing how it was a 45–55-minute drive to the mansion. Sean took the elevator to his car and went to the mansion to gather some things.
Queen Mansion- Early Evening
Sean walked into the mansion and made a beeline for his room. He packed some stuff in a suitcase that he was going to leave at the apartment. Oliver walked in. Oliver: "Sean what are you doing?" Sean: "There is another meeting at 10:00 tomorrow and since it's a good 45–55-minute drive to Queen Tower from here, I am going to spend the night in the apartment above the CEO Office." Oliver looked confused. Oliver: "I didn't know there was an apartment there." Sean: "There is. The building is 133 floors. The elevator goes up to 130 which is the office. It only goes up to 131, which is where the apartment is. It's a two-floor apartment that has the standard features on the first floor (living room, kitchen, a full bathroom, a bedroom, curtains, washer and dryer, and fully furnished accordingly) and a big window's that look out at the oceanside of the city. The second floor has a small workout area just right up the stairs. There is another bedroom and a fully equipped bathroom. On that floor the big windows go all the way around the second floor and before you ask the toilet room is in the walls that are almost in the center of the second floor as well is the walk-in closet." Oliver just stared at his brother in awe. The view must be magnificent up there. You could see the whole city. Sean: "The apartment does have stair access to the rest of the building, but only on 131 and it's coded. From those stairs you can go to the roof. The only elevator that has access to the roof is the freight elevator that's also used by maintenance." Oliver: "What's the bedroom on the first floor of the apartment for?" Sean: "The CEO's bodyguard stays there." Oliver smirked at that idea and Sean rolled his eyes. Sean: "Get your mind out of the gutter!"
Oliver: "Okay. I managed to find Deadshot. We fought and I managed to get his laptop after he escaped. We need an IT genius to recover this data. It might point the way to his next target." Sean: "Bring it to the office tomorrow. The company has a beyond excellent IT Technician. In fact, she is the head of the department, her name is Cheryl Gordon. Take it to her, tell her I sent you and she will get what we need from it." Oliver nodded seeing the merit in the idea.
Sean and Oliver came downstairs and saw Walter, Moira, Thea, John, and Dinah. Walter came over and told Sean that he just finished explaining what had happened in the meeting today. Moira was very pleased with her son taking the initiative to fix things in the company and the city. Walter did ask how Sean knew Isabel Rochev. Sean told them he met her during his last internship. As to how he knew about the affair with his father, he walked into the office and caught them making out. Moira looked angry that Robert would be so careless. Thea was shocked to hear that her father had cheated more than once. Thea looked down and saw Sean's suitcase. Sean caught her gaze and told her that because of the distance between the mansion and the tower and given the time of the meeting he was going to spend the night in the apartment at the top of the tower. Moira and Thea were shocked, like Oliver they didn't know about the apartment. Oliver told everyone what Sean told him about the apartment. Moira then asked Sean to take Dinah with him. Sean rolled his eyes and let out a sigh but agreed to it never less to put his mother's mind at ease. Dinah told him they would have to go by her apartment and get some things. Sean told her he would meet her at the tower. He had to get back because he had a grocery delivery being made and it should be there by the time he arrives back, Dinah agreed, and both got in their separate cars.
Queen Tower- Hour and half later
Sean had arrived back and paid for his groceries and put them away in the apartment. Dinah called and told him that she was 10 minutes away. Sean told her he would meet her in the lobby. Sean went down to the lobby and saw Dinah with a suitcase. He brought her to the apartment and showed her to her room.
After dinner the to sat down and watched tv. Sean at least tried to Dinah kept looking at him every so often. Sean: "What is it? Why do you keep staring at me?" Dinah: "I'm just trying to figure you out. I'm mean at the party the other night you got pretty ruff with your sister. She along with your brother, his friend, his girlfriend, John, and myself are concerned. After you left the room Thea told us what you said to her and asked Oliver if it was true." Sean looked down with a sigh. "Oliver confirmed what you said. You need to let someone in." Sean scoffed at her: "Who? You? Like you would fully understand how I feel." Dinah's eyes narrowed: "I'm going to tell you something about myself. Three years ago, I was assigned a partner his named Vincent Sobel. After about 6 months of working together we fell in love and started dating. After a year we were engaged, but we had to put are wedding plans on hold due to the two us being assigned to infiltrate the organization of Sean Sonus, a drug dealer in Central City. Everything was going well until he found us out on December 11, 2011. Sonus tortured Vincent to death, while I was forced to watch." Dinah took a breath. Sean looked at her and saw tears in her eyes. Dinah: "They waited until he was dead before killing me and just as they were about to an explosion went off nearby and rocked the building making them stumble. As I saw Vince laying there, I let out the loudest scream I have ever made. As I was screaming a wave energy passed through me and something in me changed, as my scream was started sending what looked like sonic waves out of my mouth. The point is I do understand how you feel. I haven't gone through the exact same experience as you, but it is very similar." Sean looked at her seeing the tears running down her face and the logic in her words. Then on an impulse he pulled her into a hug, she was shocked by the gesture at first but then returned it. Sean: "I'm sorry that happened to you. The loss of someone you love, I wouldn't wish that upon anyone. Does it ever get better?" They pulled apart, Dinah looked at Sean in the eye and what she saw broke her heart. She saw the pain and torment that he was feeling. She nodded: "Yes. It will get better in time."
After sitting there for a few moments Sean asked Dinah if she would like to spar. There was a mat upstairs. She nodded and they both went to change. When Dinah came upstairs Sean looked in her direction. She was wearing a sports bra that displayed a generous amount of cleavage. She wore tight spandex that accentuated her hips, thighs, and ass. Her legs, arms, and midriff were all well-toned. "Damn! She looks great!" Sean thought. Dinah looked at Sean smirking at his reaction to her outfit (which is what she was hoping for). She saw Sean in a white workout shirt and shorts. She explained she knew boxing, ninjitsu, tai chi, and karate. Sean looked impressed she knew that many. They began to spar. Dinah held her own well but Sean being more experienced kept winning. Dinah lay on the mat out of breath, sweat running down her skin. She looked over and saw that he was equally sweaty. His shirt soaked to point where it clung to his skin. Dinah grimaced when she saw the scars underneath. "Oliver explained what happened. I just didn't realize the extent of the physical damage either of them took" Dinah thought. Sean walked over to help her up, as she took his hand, she smirked and used her legs to swipe his out from underneath him. This caused him to land on top of her. They both grunted as he landed on her. Sean stare down at her and she starts laughing. Dinah: "Got yea!" she continued laughing and he started to laugh as well.
They stopped when they realized that their bodies were still pressed together. Gazing into each other's eyes and seeing the pain, the guilt behind them. Dinah leaned up and impulsively kissed him. Sean's eyes widen in shock after Dinah quickly pulled back, realizing what she did. She waited for his reaction, he leaned down and returned the kiss. She brought her hands to the back of his neck, while ran his hands down her body. The make out session was getting steamier and more passionate. Sean came to his senses and pulled away. Dinah looked at him confused. "I'm sorry Dinah. I shouldn't have done that." He stood up and pulled her up. "Why don't we call it night? I'll see you in the morning." Sean walked to his room and closed the door leaving Dinah confused.
Dinah had finished showering, dried off, and climbed into the bed bare. Her thoughts drifting off to what happened between her and Sean. "Why did he say sorry? Did he regret doing it? Did he find what we did unprofessional? Is he still hung up on his late fiancé? Dinah rested he head further into the pillow continuing to think about Sean. "I admit I am attracted to him. From the moment I laid eyes on him and saw a kindred spirit. Plus, learning about all his accomplishments in mixed martial arts made the attraction grow. Sean is so well built, perhaps one of the best I have ever seen. God! I loved the way his body felt against mine, they way he rubbed his hands down my body as we made out, and the way his hard-on felt against me." At the thought of that she started to get hot. Dinah brought her hands to her tits and started caressing them. She felt her nipples getting hard, her breathing quickened as she got more aroused. Dinah moaned as she felt herself getting wet. She was picturing Sean was the one doing this and that just made her hotter. Dinah ran her right hand down her trimmed stomach until she reached her pussy. Feeling how wet she was, Dinah began to rub her slit and moaned even more at the feeling. Dinah continued her ministrations arching her back as pleasure raced through her body. After a few moments she flipped over on her stomach and began riding her hand imagining she was riding Sean as he thrusted deep into her or he was taking her from behind. After about 30 minutes Dinah came, her juices gushing onto her hand and the sheets. Dinah's breathing stabilized as she came down from her high. She rolled over onto her back staring at the ceiling she wished that fantasy she had was real and went to sleep.
Queen Tower- Apartment
Sean woke to the sound of his alarm. It was 5:00 in the morning. He shaved and got in the show. While he was in there, he started process what had happened last night. "Dinah and I made out. Why? I see that she understands how I feel especially about Sara's death and I admit I do find her attractive. But can I really let another woman in? Can I really be in another relationship? Maybe I can. It has been four years since Sara died and I need to move on. Plus, I know Sara would want me to go on with my life. I need to talk to Dinah. Maybe after the auction tonight. I have a feeling the meetings for my changes will not reach conclusion today." Sean thought. He dried off and got dressed then went downstairs to make breakfast. As he passed through the kitchen out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Dinah's door was open and she was standing there in nothing but a black lacey bra and a matching thong. He gasped and quickly turned his face away. Dinah heard and saw him; she gasped and quickly covered herself with her robe. "Dinah I'm sorry! I'm so sorry." Sean told her. Dinah went to close the door, before she did "Its okay Sean. It's my fault I should have closed the door. I'll be out in a minute." Sean nodded and went to make some coffee.
Dinah came out and looked at Sean and blushed a bit. She knew things were going to awkward between them for a while. "Would you like some eggs? He asked. "Sure, thank you." She replied. Sean cooked breakfast and poured the coffee. They ate in silence. Neither knew what to say to the other. "So, the paperwork you need to sign will be in my office by 8:30 along with head of the HR Department. After that there is a board meeting at 10:00. In that case you have one of two options. You attend the meeting and be met with mind numbing boredom, or you can come back up here until I text you the meeting is over" he informed her. Dinah thought on it for a moment. "I'll come back up here and wait for your text" she replied. "Sean about last night we need to talk" she pointed out. Sean nodded "Yes, we do. But that will have to wait. This meeting is going to last awhile, then I have some paperwork to go through, and then the auction tonight. Can we when we get back here from the auction?" Dinah thought a moment "Yes, we can do that. I just don't want things to be awkward between us." Sean nodded "I agree." They continued eating and then finished getting ready. They then headed two his office.
Queen Tower-IT Department
Oliver stepped out of the elevator on 50th floor at 9:00 and approached the department's reception desk. He informed the receptionist that he was here to see Cheryl Gordon. Recognizing him as the CEO's brother she directed him to Ms. Gordon's office. He approached a pair of double doors at the end of the hall and knocked. "Come in" a voice said. He walked in and saw a beautiful red-haired, emerald eye woman in a business suit sitting at the desk. This was Cheryl Gordon, MIT graduate with honors, head of the IT department. "Mr. Queen, I'm sure you know who I am. What can I do for you?" she asked. "I'm having some trouble with my laptop and my brother told me you were the best IT person in the company. I was at a coffee shop and uh…. Cheryl cut him off "Looks like bullet holes Mr. Queen." Oliver shrugged "The coffee shop is in a bad neighborhood. I need to know if can salvage anything from it."
Cheryl took the laptop and after 4 minutes "It appears to be a blueprint of the exchange Building where the Unidac Industries auction is taking place." Oliver smiled "Thank you so much! That was very quick!" He left her office and went to the elevator. It was almost 9:30 and the board meeting started in half an hour. Oliver decided to inform Sean later.
Queen Tower-CEO Office-9:00
Sean and Dinah have been in the office for 45 minutes. HR had already come and gone with NDA paperwork Dinah needed to sign. Sean was looking over some reports and making further preparations for meeting at 10:00. While he was working Dinah was looking around the office. She was amazed with how it looked. The large window with a balcony that overlooked the ocean. All the fine furniture, artwork, and the library. Sean had finished his topics for the meeting and printed out copies. He looked at his watch and it was 15 till 10. He needed to head down to the boardroom. "Dinah, it's almost time for the meeting. Do you remember the code to get in the apartment?" She nodded. "Good I will text you later. Just to let you know this meeting will go on for a while, possibly until 1:00." She nodded her understanding. "Alright then I will see you later." Sean walked to the elevator and rode down to the board room.
Queen Tower- Board Room
Sean took his place in the CEO chair. He had arrived 10 minutes early. He looked over his topics for the meeting again, he is certain he has crossed every T and doted every I. "I'm determined to make real change happen here, not just in the city as The Shadow but in the company as well" he thought. Just then the elevator dinged, and the board members started to take their seats. Once everyone was seated the meeting began. Sean passed out the handouts. Sean began "I would like to thank everyone for their support towards the Train Restoration Project" everyone nodded, and he continued "Now there are some other things we need to discuss. 1. The Queen Foundation. 2. The incorporating Somers's company into Queen Shipping. So, Mr. Stevens how goes the progress?" Stevens turned his gaze to Sean "Well sir, the integration process is going well but not a reasonable pace. When Starling Port was acquired the fact that it was used by the Chines Triads has been an issue. Mr. Steele ordered thorough background checks for all the employees that remain. That includes financial checks, drug tests, and incident reports." "Yes, that is true Stevens. The previous owner/CEO was involved in all the criminal activities in the port. So, we need to know who else was involved then determine who keeps their job or who is fired and blacklisted" Sean stated. He looked around to see and hear murmurs of agreement from the board. Sean continued "Look I know this is taking longer than it should but given the criminal connections to the new acquisition, we must make sure that this section of the Starling City Docks is cleaned up and to state that Queen Consolidated has a zero-tolerance policy and not a maybe this once policy for association with any organizations like the Triads. In doing so, the company won't have any liability." The board agreed with his statements. Once all this was in place Queen Shipping will own all of Starling City Docks.
Sean proceeded to bring up the state of the Queen Foundation. He wanted that back in tip-top shape as well, also he noticed some discrepancies in the foundation's account as though someone was stealing from the foundation. He instructed CFO Clemmons and the foundation director, Priscilla Dent, to conduct a thorough investigation into this. He told them that just like the train the foundation was his idea and his father just implemented them. Sean proposed that a fundraiser for the foundation be scheduled for next month. He knows that is October, but it seems like a good plan. The work on the train system begins next Monday and the auction for Unidac Industries is tonight. He hopes that will grease the wheels for the company and get it going at full speed again. The meeting recessed for lunch at noon and resumed at 12:45. The next topic that was brought up was R&D. Dr. Karl Rostov, Director of R&D, brought up the pollution cleaning. The technology being developed was designed for cleaning the air and water. For the air it pulled the carbon, greenhouse gases, and other emissions into massive air tanks. Inside the tanks an electro-molecular process occurred that converted the molecules in the emissions into O2 molecules. These are then released back into the air a pure oxygen. The same process in done with waste that is dumped in freshwater rivers and into the ocean. Applying these to power plants, factories, and sewage treatment would greatly reduce pollution in the city. Sean agreed with the idea and instructed Rostov to continue the project and given bi-weekly updates. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 and Sean returned to his office.
He saw a missed call from Oliver. He called his brother who informed him of the contents of the laptop. They both agreed that the police should be involved and only The Arrow should appear tonight. Sean informed him he planned on telling Dinah tonight. Maybe, he can convince her to join them, and Oliver can do the same with Diggle. Oliver agreed. After the phone call Sean texted Dinah letting her know, the meeting was over. She came down and Sean informed her that he will be finished at 5 and then he needs to go get ready for the auction. She concurred and went to read a book from the library. 5:00 hit sooner than they thought, and they proceeded to the apartment to get ready.
SCPD-Outside
The Arrow came and pinned Det. Lance against his car. He informed Lance about Floyd Lawton A.K.A. Deadshot targeting the buyers at the auction tonight, he had been hired by Warren Patel to eliminate competition. The Arrow admitted that he and The Shadow couldn't protect all of them. He put the laptop on the hood of Lance's car, informed him that all the details are in there and that his men should wear Kevlar. With that The Arrow left. Lance looked at the info and saw that it was real. He looked at his watch the auction was in 90 minutes. Lance went inside and rallied the police to the Exchange Building.
Exchange Building-30 minutes before the auction
Sean walked inside in his best tux with Dinah and walked over to his mother, stepfather, and sister. Oliver and Laurel joined them a few minutes. They notice Warren Patel being arrested on the stairs. Sean knew he was behind the shootings. "Sean, I wanted to thank you for choosing CNRI to finalize the deal should you win the auction" Laurel said. "No problem Laurel. I had it on good authority that you and your firm would be a great choice. I also like to say the integration of Starling Port into Queen Shipping is proceeding, the work on the train system begins next week, an investigation into missing funds from the Queen Foundation is underway, and next month there will be a Q.F. fundraiser held at the Starling Museum" Sean told them. Moira and the others looked very impressed, it was Sean's second day on the job, and he was already making strides. A woman named Gina came up and informed that the auction will be opened in 5 minutes and make sure they have everything ready. Sean thanked her he had already put in his bid. 5 minutes after the auction began, shots began to ring out around the room. That's when all hell broke loose as guests and staff began running in every direction in a panic. In the confusion Laurel and Oliver got separated. Diggle went after him, while Dinah got the Queen Family and Laurel out.
On the roof across from the Exchange Building
Deadshot continued firing until he saw a green arrow out of the corner of his eye flying towards him. Deadshot took cover and looked up to The Arrow. After exchanging some words about their ideologies, Deadshot opened fire on Arrow. After he had emptied his magazine Arrow shot an arrow that pierced Deadshot through his forehead and out the back. Seeing his target dead Arrow turned around to see that Diggle had been shot. Arrow took him back to his lair for treatment.
Lair-1 hour later
Diggle starts to wake up. He looks around and sees Oliver. He stands up and sees the lair and he put two and two together. "You and Sean are the vigilantes!? Diggle said, "You sons of bitch!" "Easy there. You were poisoned" Oliver stated. "I could have taken you anywhere, I could have taken you home, yet I brought you here." Diggle snarled "You and your brother really did lose your minds on the island." That's when Oliver explained what he and Sean had gained and what their mission was. He wanted Diggle to join them and Dinah. Sean will be explaining to Dinah tonight back at Queen Tower. Diggle says they are criminals and starts to walk away. "The bullets were laced with curare" Oliver said making Dig stop in his tracks and turn around. "That's Floyd Lawton's M.O." Dig stated. Oliver nodded "He is the sniper that I stopped." Dig looked surprised "Are you saying that you took down my brother's killer" Dig had mentioned his brother a couple of days ago and mention how he had been murdered. "Sean and I are offering you a chance to help other people's families" Oliver said to him. "Is Sean going to be making the same offer to Dinah?" Dig asked. "Yes but is suspect that they have something else to talk about as well" Dig looked confused. "Dig, didn't you see them earlier the tension. Plus, they are attracted to each other." Dig nodded he had seen earlier that Oliver was right about the tension between those two. Dig turned to Oliver "Alright, I will join you two. But only if you two agree to kill only when it is necessary." Oliver nodded okay. He then wonders how Sean will fair with Dinah.
Queen Tower- The Apartment
Dinah and Sean had arrived an hour and a half after the shooting. The tension in the air between two was strong. They needed to talk to each about last night, but Sean needed to talk about something else first. Dinah moved to say something, but Sean cut her off. "Dinah, I know we need to talk about last night. But before we do I need to tell you something first" Dinah nodded. "I'm The Shadow and Oliver is The Arrow" he said. Dinah looked shocked for a moment and then started laughing. Seeing she didn't believe him; he twisted his watch and engaged his suit. Dinah stopped laughing when she realized he was telling her the truth. "Why?" she asked him, "Why would you two do this?" Sean motioned for her to sit down on the couch. Once they were seated, Sean began to explain his side of what happened 5 years ago. He mentioned the explosion on the Gambit, what his father had told him the night before his death, and about the list of people who are poisoning this city. To say she was shocked was an understatement. "Sean did your father mention who would have the most motive to sink the Gambit?" she asked him. Sean nodded "Malcolm Merlyn. He is the one who did so. According to my father Malcom originally planned to cleanse the city of evil in a more peaceful way. But it wasn't happening at the rate he wanted. So, he planned to consolidate crime in the Glades and then use these seismic devices developed by Unidac Industries, that if used the right way can cause an earthquake to level the Glades. My realizing that his friend was going to far back out of the plan." Dinah sat there realizing Malcom's motive. "Does Oliver know about this?" she inquired. Sean shook his head. "Sean, you should tell you brother, he deserves to know." Sean glared at her. "I know that. When the time is right, I will tell him. Please keep this to yourself for the time being" he requested of her. "I will for now. Why are you telling me this" she asked. "You are great fighter and can be even greater with more training. I would like for you to join us. Oliver is making the same offer to Dig" he said. Dinah was shocked by is offer and thought for a moment. "This is the chance to be part of something that can make a difference. Plus, maybe I can help Sean by preventing him from going to far. I'll do it!" she thought. "I will join you two, but you are going to have to tone down on the brutality." Sean nodded to her.
"Okay, Dinah now we can talk about last night" he said. "Yes, Sean I've did that because I have been attracted to you since I met you. I mean your handsome and accomplished, what's not to like? I understand if you don't feel the same way or regret kissing me" she stated. "Dinah honestly, I liked it. It took me by surprise I admit. I have been with anyone since Sara died and maybe I felt like I was betraying her. This morning I was thinking about it, and I realized I need to move on from her and go on with life. I am attracted to you to and if you want to give a relationship a shot, I'm willing if you…" He never got a chance to finish as Dinah pressed her lips to his in a deep kiss. He responded and their hands began to roam. They opened their mouths and their tongues started wrestling for dominance. Dinah was so hot and bothered. She could feel herself getting wet and she was eager to have her fantasy from last night become reality. They pulled apart and stared into each other's eyes. Dinah spoke lustily "Take me to bed Sean." He looked at her surprised and she nodded that she wanted this. She positions herself on his lap, he stood, and she wrapped her legs around him. Sean carried her to his room and threw her down on the bead. Dinah squealed in delight; she looked up as he took his shirt off. Dinah gasped as she saw the scars, but she didn't care. Sean grabbed her shirt and ripped it open buttons flying everywhere. She moaned at how rough he was being. He moved down to her pants, unbuttoned them, and pulled her zipper down with his teeth. He pulled her pants off after removing her shoes and socks. She took her shirt off completely and moved to take her bra off when he stopped her. He stared down at her body, she wore the same lacey black bra and thong he saw this morning. He lined down at the top of her thong and dragged his tongue up all the way through her cleavage to her lip. Dinah shuddered at the sensation and was ready for more. Sean reached behind her as she arched her back and unclasped her bra. He pulled it off her and stared down at her c-cup tits. Sean leaned down and started kissing her left breast. He licked around her areola and then started sucking on her peak. Dinah arched and moaned "Ohh…Yess…That feels great!" Sean kissed his way over to the right and gave her right one the same attention.
He started to kiss down her torso all the way to her thong. He pulled the lacey garment down with his teeth. Sean spread her legs and began eating her out. Dinah started to moan very intensely; she gasped as she felt his tongue enter her. "OH God Sean, More!" she cried out. After a few minutes, Sean stopped and looked up at her. "Your pussy tastes great" he smirked up at her. Sean then removed his pants and boxers and her eyes widened at she saw his length. She was impressed by its size. Sean crawled on top of her, and she widened her legs in excitement. She felt his cock rubbing against her entrance. He looked down at her silently asking if she wanted this. She responded, "SEAN FUCK ME NOW!" and he pushed inside her. Dinah moaned as she felt him stretch her to her limits. "God you are so fucking big." He was so thick that she felt like he was going to break her. She had never been with a guy this big as him before only a couple of eights or nines couldn't have prepared her for his 12 inches. Sean had inched all the way inside her touching her womb. Dinah never felt this full before, she looked up as he started to move. They were rocking together both moaning as intense pleasure shot through their bodies. Dinah climax twice while Sean had yet to do so. "Sean…oh fuck…I'm almost there…please!...come inside of me!" They had been fucking for almost an hour and 45 minutes. Finally, they both climaxed. Sean flooded her womb with his hot seed. She felt his cum, it was so hot as it shot into her causing her to climax for the 3rd time tonight. She arched her back pressing her torso against his and squirted harder than she ever and before soaking the sheets with their fluids.
Sean and Dinah came down from their high. He rolled off her and laid his head on the pillow. Dinah rolled to the side and laid her head on his chest listening to his heart. They both drifted off to sleep and they knew tomorrow they would have to turn their attention to the everyday world and their night work. But for here and for now, nestled in each other arms all was right in the universe.
A.N. Well here is chapter 8. I always intended for Sean and Dinah to end up together and for Sean to be CEO and the owner of the company. The next chapter will be based around the fourth episode of the series except this time John and Dinah have joined in. I also planned to bring Laurel and Thea in. What will Dinah's name be? Well, you have to wait until next time. Please review and tell me what you think. Until next time.
