Arrow: My version

The Hood

Oliver walked into the manor with slow steps. He honestly didn't ever think he would ever see it again. He let his hand run along the wall as he took in the sight of his home. It looked the same as he had last seen it. Not a thing was out of place. He sighed as he walked into the living room. it looked the same as the day his mother had told the city about the undertaking and her part in it. 

He ran his hand along the couch that he had not to long ago sat in with Thea. Before all of this mess. He regretted it now. The whole first year he was back all he had wanted to do was cast away Oliver Queen and be what the police had dubbed, "The Hood." Now he would give anything to just be Oliver Queen.

He knew he would have to be the hood again, but he was going to do it differently now. No more killing as Tommy had said. No more just checking people off a list. He was going to help people. After he had come to that conclusion, he went back outside to Lyla waiting in the car. "Can you take me to the club please?" He asked her. She smiled a knowing smile as he got in the car. "Yes sir."

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Felicity was so pleased when Oliver had returned. Thea, Roy and Naomi had left awhile ago and it had just been her and Tommy. She was even more pleased that he was coming back to the "vigilante thing." Tommy was relived too. He had only taken the mantle of "The Hood" to stop riots in the street. He had no idea how to fight of course, but so far just his presence in the suit was all in took for riots to stop.

Felicity led them both down into the newly remade base of operations. As she turned on the lights, Oliver couldn't help but stare at her. He had never noticed how beautiful she was... he was snapped out of his train of thought by Felicity handing him he new bow. He took it from her hands and tested it as she informed him she got it custom made for him. 

He nodded as he pulled on the bowstring. It would do. He thought. It was then that he looked up to notice the salmon ladder was still there. Felicity, who noticed his glance, said, "I kept that. I liked watching you do that..." 

Tommy tried to hide his giggle. Felicity was perfect for Oliver. Just get married already. He thought. 

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Author note: Sorry its so short. and not that good.  I got writers block again. :P I'll try and do more later. I'm super busy. :( Anyway, hope you liked it. Constructive criticism is welcome. ;) See you in the next chapter!