Destiny Rewritten

Chapter 29

To answer a question I got towards the beginning of this story, yes, John Diggle will become the Green Lantern in this story, just not quite yet.

Tonight was the opening night of Verdant and while Thea had to be there as the new assistant manager, Oliver had it made it very clear to all of his bartenders that anyone who gave his sister even a bit of alcohol would be looking for a new job, since he did not permit selling alcohol to minors.

Anyways, the party was in full effect as music blared and the club was filled to capacity.

"So, how well you are doing at resisting the call of alcohol?" Oliver asked his sister.

"As long as I don't get too close to the bar, I think I'll be fine. Baby steps after all." Thea said and Oliver smiled.

"Baby steps. Now, I know you're here for work, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun. Go dance. I know they're playing one of your favorite songs." Oliver said and Thea smiled.

"Thanks Ollie." Thea said.

"You're on parole Thea. If mom gives you any trouble, tell her I told you could have a little fun, as long as you steer clear of the booze." Oliver said and Thea smiled as she hugged her brother before going to dance.

"You sure letting Thea out on the dance floor is a good idea?" Laurel asked Oliver.

"She knows the consequences if she screws up. Besides, once she's 18, I'm planning on promoting her to full manager of this place so that we have more time for our nightly activities." Oliver said and Laurel nodded.

"Well, let's not let her be the only one on the dance floor." Laurel said as she basically had to drag Oliver out onto the dancefloor.

As Thea danced in the crowd, she felt someone bump into her and she was about to turn to snap at them when she lost her voice at the face who did it.

"Sorry about that ma'am." Roy Harper said to her.

"It's fine. You look familiar." Thea said.

"Your brother hired me as one of the servers for the bar." Roy said.

"Oh right. What's your name again?" Thea asked.

"Roy. Roy Harper." Roy said.

"Well, Roy Harper, it sounds like they're putting a slow song on, so have a dance with me and I'll consider everything forgiven, as long as you don't pick my pockets." Thea said.

"I'm pretty sure pickpocketing my boss is grounds for termination, so don't worry, I won't, but if you're serious, I'll take you up on that dance." Roy said as the music did indeed turn into a slow song and he held out his hand to Thea, who took it and they began to dance together, neither of them knowing that they were always meant to meet. But someone else did.

"Ollie, look at what Thea's doing." Laurel said, pointing out Thea and Roy dancing.

Oliver was about to go break it up until he saw who Thea was dancing with and then smiled.

"In every reality, those two truly are meant to be together." Oliver said under his breath.

"What?" Laurel asked.

"I think I'll let this one slide. If he hurts her, I'll put an arrow in him." Oliver said and Laurel chuckled.

"So you're done meddling with Thea's life?" Laurel asked as they started dancing themselves.

"I think that now that she's on a better path then she was when I first came home, she'll be fine now. Besides, I think she has a similar type as you." Oliver said.

"And what might that be?" Laurel asked, raising an eyebrow.

"The bad boys." Oliver said and Laurel smiled.

"Well then, I guess it's true that the bad boys like the good girls." Laurel said as Oliver twirled her.

"I guess so." Oliver agreed as he pulled her in close and kissed her.