Lessons: Becoming the Green Arrow

Episode 10 - Remarkable (Part 2)

Episode 10 - Remarkable (Part 2)

DISCLAIMER - Nope, not mine...not even a little bit... :(

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After Sara and Nyssa left, the Team moved back to the warehouse. They were all on edge with recent developments and because the warehouse was their home, they needed the security and comfort it represented. The men started training while Felicity started working to research the newly resurrected Malcolm Merlyn. She continued to meet dead ends on the Malcolm searches but Felicity's mind was also focused on Caitlyn Snow and Thea Queen/ Merlyn.

Felicity leaned back in her chair to watch the guys check their weapons and gear and she could easily see that both Roy and Oliver had buried their initial anger and pain at Sara's revelations about Thea. Biting her lip nervously, she knew she didn't want to be the one who caused them more pain and her intel would definitely hurt them both. She quickly glanced away, unable to even look at Oliver and Roy...it was then Felicity's gaze locked on the posted list of Lessons Learned. Lesson #5 - Do not lie to Team members (withholding information does count as lying unless it concerns Oliver's five years on/ off the Island).

"Oliver, um, guys, I think there's something you need to know." Taking a deep breath, Felicity pulled up the records she had uncovered on Thea. She had even found where Thea had transferred money from the Queen Trust accounts to an account in her own name. The men gathered around quickly as they heard the tension in her voice. Oliver now stood by her side with his attention focused on her, not the screens lighting up with her research.

Felicity turned to Oliver as she bluntly told him the news. "Thea has opened up accounts under the name Thea Queen Merlyn and has even transferred funds from your family trust accounts."

"What?!" It was Roy who nearly yelled that question as he pushed closer to the screens to read the words himself. "How could she do that? She stole from her own family? How could she help him after he tried to destroy the Glades?" Roy started pacing as he continued to throw out a few choice expletives to voice his anger and sense of betrayal.

Oliver remained perfectly still as he stared at the screens unseeing. His focus was pulled into the past as memories of their shared childhood filled his minds. Those carefree images were replaced by the sight of Thea broken and huddled away from him in the police station as she revealed that she knew he had lied to her about her father. It wasn't until he felt Felicity's fingers brush his own that he returned to the present. He entwined his fingers with hers, grateful for her presence and support.

"Continue looking into this Felicity. Roy, whatever is going on, we will deal with it." Oliver continued to hold on to Felicity's hand as he met Roy's eyes and repeated his assurance from earlier. He could see the same wild emotion, anger, and lack of control that he had seen when he first met the younger man. As he watched though, Roy took a deep breath and worked to pull himself together. Oliver smiled and nodded at him as Diggle stepped forward to place a hand on his shoulder.

"We have time to train before patrol tonight. Let's see what you've got Harper." Diggle challenged Roy to give the younger man a physical outlet for his emotions. He was proud that Roy had made the effort to find his control, but knew he still needed something more to find his balance. Glancing at Oliver, he saw his partners were still holding hands and Diggle knew that Felicity was what Oliver needed to keep his balance and control.

Roy moved quickly onto the mats to train but was momentarily distracted when he followed Diggle's eyes to Oliver and Felicity. He was still angry, but it always amused him whenever Oliver and Felicity just stared at each other like a bad rom-com couple. Roy had to conclude that the Green Arrow wasn't that concerned about his manly image as he raised their joined hands to kiss Felicity's before they shared another long, meaningful gaze. Rolling his eyes and turning away, Roy met Diggle's eyes and saw the other man shared his amusement and exasperation with their favorite non-couple.