Destiny Rewritten

Chapter 81

Just to clear up any confusion, no I have not forgotten about Emiko. But given what was shown in Arrow episode 7x15, I think I'm going to hold off on bringing her in until after the end of season 7 so I can see where exactly her allegiance lies, so I can better get a view on her character. Also, episode 7x15 is my favorite episode byfar. If Arrow hadn't redeemed itself in my eyes already it has now. I won't say anything else to ruin the episode for those who haven't seen it yet, but it was awesome! Also, this chapter will contain one or two surprising twists.

"So, what's our real plan for going after this killer?" Thea asked when they all gathered the base.

"Well, now that I'm thinking clearly, Laurel, you do not have the pull yet to take evidence from active police investigation. Sara however." Oliver said.

"My FBI cover means I do. I'll talk to Alex, see if she can help me out with that, but eventually we're going to have to stop using Argus resources, since technically, Alex could lose her job." Sara pointed out.

"I know." Oliver said.

"You know Ollie, this would be easier if we had an actual cop on the team." Laurel said.

"No. Absolutely not. Your father is a known vigilante hater. He finds out about us, he'll turn us all in." Oliver said, though he knew that wasn't completely true. Quentin had once been one of his most trusted confidants. But for now, Quentin couldn't be trusted.

"He's coming around on our team. Recognizing that we're not criminals." Laurel said.

"Maybe so and eventually, we can consider bringing him into the fold, but for now, it's too dangerous." Oliver said.

"Point taken. I will see what Argus can do." Sara said, right as Oliver's phone buzzed.

"What's that?" Thea asked.

"Text from mom. She wants me and Laurel to come over to the mansion for dinner tonight. Says she has something important to tell us." Oliver said.

"Huh, I wonder it is?" Thea said.

"Guess we'll find out because we will definitely be there. Ever since you guys cleared the air with Moira, she's honestly been a lot easier to be around." Laurel said.

"I wonder why your mom inviting Laurel, but not me?" Roy asked.

"Probably because Laurel is Oliver's fiance while you're just my boyfriend." Thea said.

"Just, really?" Roy asked, giving her a hard time.

"Hey, we could just be friends." Thea said and Oliver couldn't resist a chuckle, since he knew from experience that Thea wouldn't last a week like that, since it was clear that she was just as head over heels in love with Roy as ever.

"Something funny Ollie?" Laurel asked.

"It's nothing, I just think it's funny that Thea actually thinks that's possible." Oliver said and now Sara was chuckling to.

"He's got a point Thea. So, sounds like we have the night off then?" Sara asked.

"Yep." Oliver said.

"Good, in that case, I'm gonna take Alex out for a romantic date and butter her up a bit before I ask her for yet another favor. I'm honestly surprised that she hasn't had me start cashing these favors in by doing some actual Argus work." Sara said.

"Probably because she knows that if she does, she can't see you as often and she risks getting you killed and it being her fault. You've got her whipped Sara." Laurel said with a smile.

"This doesn't leave this building, but sometimes I think it's other way around." Sara said.

"Your secret is safe with us." Oliver assured her.

That night, Oliver and Laurel were at the Queen Mansion for dinner.

"Thank you for joining us tonight." Moira said with a smile, since ever since they'd come clean about all the secrets, her relationship with both of her children had improved drastically.

"Well, you said you had a big announcement to make, so here we are." Oliver said with a smile.

"Yes well, I suppose since you're all here, now is as a good time as any to tell you." Walter said.

"Tell us what?" Thea asked.

"I'm pregnant." Moira said, much to their shock.

"Wait, what?" Oliver asked as Thea and Laurel both jumped up and rushed to Moira.

"I'm pregnant Oliver." Moira said.

"Congratulations mom." Thea said.

"Oliver, are you okay?" Walter asked, since Oliver looked a little shocked.

"Yeah sorry, it's just, this was not what I was expecting when I came here tonight." Oliver said and Moira smiled.

"Well, we weren't exactly planning on having a baby, but we couldn't be happier. After all Oliver, Thea, I love you both so much, but let's face it, I made a lot of mistakes when I raising you." Moira said.

"True, but I think we both turned out alright despite that." Oliver said and Thea nodded her agreement.

"Yes and I could not prouder of the people you both have become, but now, I have a chance to be a much better mother. No more lies or secrets. Even well intentioned ones." Moira said.

"Well, looks like we may have to move up our wedding date to before you start showing since I am not waiting an extra 9 months to marry you Oliver. No offense Moira." Laurel said and Moira laughed.

"I wouldn't let you anyways Laurel. I've been waiting for you and Oliver to get married ever since you two first got back together. You're not changing anything about your wedding. Hopefully, Walter and I will have gone public about this news by then." Moira said.

"Well, I think I'm going to start looking for my own place." Thea said out of the blue.

"Not that it isn't a bit of a relief that you're leaving the nest Thea, but why?" Moira asked.

"Because mom while I love you and Walter and you have my full support, I don't feel like trying to sleep through a crying baby right now." Thea said and both Moira and Walter smiled.

"We'll help you start looking tomorrow." Walter said.

"Thank you." Thea said as she hugged her mother and stepfather.