Frosty Arrow

Chapter 28

Evelyn Sharp was currently sitting in the interrogation room of SCPD when suddenly the lights flickered and when they came back on, Green Arrow was standing there.

"You here to free me?" Evelyn asked hopefully.

"No, I'm here to tell you that I know about your parents. I'm sorry I could save them at Reddington." Green Arrow said.

"So you let my parents die and yet you protect Nora Darhk? You're not a hero." Evelyn said.

"You're in no place to make accusations Ms. Sharp. It's Nora Darhk's parents you have a problem with. But she's done nothing wrong to anyone. She's just a kid. If anyone here is a monster, it's you, for trying to kill someone who's done nothing wrong." Green Arrow said.

"You've killed before." Evelyn protested.

"You're right. And every single person I killed, attacked, or met, I did it because they were horrible people who truly deserved what they got and I only went after them because they'd avoided justice. But you and I are nothing alike. You're a criminal who went after someone who couldn't even fight back." Green Arrow said.

"You're a fraud." Evelyn snarled.

"You're no hero. You're just a selfish brat you thinks that you can do whatever you want. I may not be perfect, but at least I have honor. Something you clearly lack." Green Arrow said as the lights flickered again and then he was gone.

"So, which juvie are you taking me to?" Evelyn asked Quentin asked.

"You're not going to juvenile hall. You're 18, which means you can be tried as an adult, which means you go to adult prison. You're going to Iron Heights." Quentin said, much to Evelyn to shock.

"You can't send me to Iron Heights." Evelyn protested.

"Where do you think all the Green Arrow's victims get sent? You broke the law, now you have to face the music and believe me, you will face justice." Quentin said.

"This coming from the man who locked up the Arrow." Evelyn said, taking Quentin aback.

"Maybe, but at least I'm not using someone else's sins to justify mine. I suggest you consider that on your way there." Quentin said as he watched Evelyn get escorted out of precinct.

"You wanted to see me Mr. Mayor?" Quentin asked as he entered Oliver's office.

"Yeah, I'm guessing that you've heard about the Anti Crime Initiative?" Oliver asked and Quentin nodded.

"Yeah, I'm in favor it, since despite our best efforts, there are still plenty of corrupt cops on the force." Quentin said.

"We agree on that. I was originally against the act since aside from you, I'd pretty much lost most of my faith in the police force, no offense." Oliver said.

"None taken, after what happened with Roy, I'm surprised you still have faith in me." Quentin said.

"You redeemed yourself by helping us take down Darhk. Laurel and Thea convinced me that there are still good cops on the SCPD and I've decided to let the motion pass." Oliver said.

"Okay, I'm still not seeing what that has to do with me?" Quentin asked.

"The only other problem with the bill is that the city council won't divert resources and funding to it unless it's led by someone who we can trust is not corrupt. Your name was the first one to come to mind." Oliver said.

"Wait, what?" Quentin asked, shocked.

"Quentin, you're a police captain, former detective, you've devoted your life to the same cause I have. Protecting this city. You're the only cop I trust to stand by the law. That is why I'd like you to take over the Anti Crime Unit. The City Council agrees with me, since despite your mistakes, you've always had this city's best interest at heart." Oliver said.

"I'm honored." Quentin said.

"So, do you want the job?" Oliver asked and Quentin nodded.

"It would be honor." Quentin said as he and Oliver shook hands.

"Just to be clear, the ACU will be monitored by City Hall, not the SCPD. Which means that you and all officers on it report directly to me. As for the officers on the ACU, I'll let you handle vetting them." Oliver said and Quentin nodded.

"Understood. Thank you Oliver." Quentin said.

"I'm putting a lot of trust in you Quentin. Don't let me and this city down." Oliver said.

"I won't." Quentin promised.

It had been a few days since Evelyn had arrived at Iron Heights and while she was miserable there, she was slowly adapting.

Anyways, she was now lying on the slab she called a bed now when she heard the door to her cell open.

"What the heck?" Evelyn asked guards grabbed her and escorted her to the now empty prison yard.

"What's going on?" Evelyn asked.

"Evelyn Sharp." A strange voice said and Evelyn turned to see a man wearing a suit that was very similar to the Green Arrow suit, but overall having a darker shade of green. The suit also had two straps to carry a scabbard and a quiver to carry his sword and arrows respectively. On the sides of the abdomen, it had six shuriken stored in pockets. Lastly, he wore a mask with a voice filter that covered his entire face.

"What do you want?" Evelyn asked.

"I want your help to destroy the Green Arrow." the man said.

"Why?" Evelyn asked.

"You have potential, you just need someone to help you find your path. I can help you become stronger so you can avenge your family." the man said and Evelyn was tempted.

"Can you get me out of here?" Evelyn asked.

"Yes." the man said.

"I'm in." Evelyn said.

"Good, I'll arrange an extraction tomorrow. Just sit tight." the man said as he moved to leave.

"Wait, who are you?" Evelyn asked.

"I am Prometheus." the man said as he disappeared.