The Archer | D. Grayson

6| I never should have left

I stare at Wally's text. I asked him to check on the girls through the security system. He said everything's fine.

"You've been staring at that text for a while.."

I turn around to Rachel, Gar and Kory staring at me.

"Just an old friend."

"An old friend like Dick an old friend or just an old friend?"

I bite on my tongue, looking at Rachel. She can really be a little smart ass.

"He's like my brother. We've known each other pretty much since birth."

Me: Thank you. And tell Zatanna I'm sorry for not being able to make it to the wedding

Wally: You should tell her yourself. I'm not facing her wrath

Me: I don't want to face her wrath either

I put my phone away as Dick comes back to the van he traded his Porsche in for. He's got keys in hand for this dirty ass motel.

"Lara?"

"Yeah?"

I look at Dick. He hands my a key. I grab it, our fingers brush against one another. I forgot how soft his skin is. I get out of the passenger seat, following everyone inside.

I take my jacket off, throwing it on the desk when I see the box. My phone starts ringing as everyone looks at me.

"I need to make sure my sisters are okay.. I'll be back in a little bit."

I walk out of the room to the hall. I grab my phone out of my pocket, answering the call.

"Kent, here."

"Agent Kent, I think there's some photos you should see."

"What kind of photos, Perez?"

"Do you have a laptop handy?"

"Not really.."

"I have one."

I turn around and see Sam and Megan with my laptop. I scrunch my free hand up into a fist. Wally blatantly lied to me. He knew they were coming.

"Hold on, Perez."

I put the call on mute. I grab Sam and Megan by the top of their shirts, pulling them towards my room. I find the room, putting the key in and pushing them into the room.

"Are you insane?"

"Wally thought it'd be a good idea."

"I'm gonna fucking kill him."

"We pressured him into telling us where you are."

"You mean you got him to get Zatanna to tell you?"

"You aren't being honest with us. I could tell when we were on the phone yesterday."

"I'm the guardian, I do not need to tell you everything I'm doing. That is how I keep you safe." I turn to Megan. "And I'm surprised you even went along with this. You're my good child."

I snatch my laptop from Sam, going to sit at the desk. I log in and take myself off mute.

"I'm on my laptop, Perez, send those photos."

"One moment."

I watch as files start popping up. I click the first one. Megan and Sam grimace. I look close at the body.

"Have we identified him?"

"A mutant named Scott Summers."

My throat closes in.