Frosty Arrow

Chapter 26

Nora's abduction had really helped Laurel get the paperwork passed through, officially making Thea Nora's new legal guardian.

"Welcome to your new home Nora." Thea said as she showed Nora into her apartment.

"This place is nice." Nora said and Thea smiled.

"Yeah, it's probably not as big as you're used to." Thea said.

"It's cozier. And it doesn't remind me of my past." Nora said and Thea smiled as Laurel came out of the kitchen.

"Hey, this must be our new roomie." Laurel said and Thea nodded.

"Yeah, Nora, this is our host, Laurel Lance. Since this was actually her apartment before she let move in, what she says goes, since she was nice enough to let us stay here until we find our own place." Thea said.

"Actually, Ollie and I are going loft hunting this weekend, since the mayor of Star City can actually afford a much nicer place than the rat's nest he currently lives in, so once we find a place, this one is all yours." Laurel said.

"I can sleep on the couch." Nora said.

"Absolutely not. I actually have a spare bed in my office in here in case I fall asleep while working. You can sleep there. I've already made room for you." Laurel said kindly.

"Thank you Ms. Lance. And I'm so sorry about what my dad did to you." Nora said and Laurel smiled.

"First of all, call me Laurel. Ms. Lance is my mother. Secondly, I don't blame you for what your dad did. If anything, it's because of him I have my powers now. Speaking of which, do you like snow cones?" Laurel asked as she held out a fresh grape one, which Nora eagerly took.

"How did you do that?" Nora asked.

"Laurel's powers make her a human snow cone machine." Thea said.

"Another crack Speedy and you'll be the one sleeping on the couch." Laurel said as all three girls laughed.

"Come on, I'll go help you get settled in." Thea said as she led Nora back to her new room.

Laurel was about to sit down when she got a call on her phone.

"Hey Caitlin, what's up?" Laurel asked as answered.

"Laurel, I need to talk to you about something. I just got to Star City, can we meet? Some place private?" Caitlin asked and Laurel could tell this was a vigilante emergency.

"I assume that Barry and Cisco told you where the bunker is?" Laurel asked.

"Yeah." Caitlin said.

"I'll meet you there. You can tell me what's going on with you." Laurel said.

"Great, thanks." Caitlin said, hanging up and making Laurel wonder what was going on.

"Hey Thea." Laurel said as she entered what was formerly her home office to see Thea helping Nora settle in.

"Yeah, what's up." Thea asked.

"I'm heading out a for a few hours, make sure that Nora doesn't destroy this place." Laurel said with a smile.

"Hey." Nora protested.

"Kidding. Just get to bed at a normal time." Laurel said.

"She's right, tomorrow, I'm taking you shopping." Thea said and Nora smiled as Thea and Laurel left her alone to finish unpacking.

"How excited do you think she'll be when she realizes you're taking her school supply shopping?" Laurel asked and Thea laughed.

"About as excited as either of us were when our parents did it. But I got her enrolled in summer school since something tells me her parents didn't exactly help her keep up with her education." Thea said.

"You're really taking this guardian thing seriously." Laurel said.

"Yeah I mean, if my mom had been like this to me, who knows, maybe I'd be in college right now instead of wearing a red hood." Thea said.

"Well, you still became the mayor's chief of staff, so I think you came out ahead. Besides, I think your mom would be proud of how you're stepping up to help Nora. Now, I've got to go." Laurel said as she and Thea hugged before she headed out.