The Assassin's Creed

Untitled Part 15

Felicity approached Maseo and indicated she wanted to speak with him. She had asked Oliver to stay behind, wanting to do this on her own. This was her decision, not his. Maseo dismissed the man he was speaking to and walked over to Felicity.

"Well, have you thought about my offer?", he asked.

"I have thought about it and I will accept but on one condition." She saw his surprised look and waited.

"A condition? And what would that be?", he asked, clearly intrigued.

"Oliver will come to work at A.R.G.U.S., with me.", she said.

Maseo looked at her in surprise. "Was this his idea?"

"No. It was mine. I want Oliver with me because he is the best and he is someone I trust.", she said.

Maseo thought for a moment. He needed to go talk to Ras and he just wondered if he would go for the idea. Maseo finally nodded.

"Ok. Let me go talk to Ras. I will come find you and Oliver when I am done.", he said and walked off.

Felicity let out a breath and headed to Oliver's chambers. She walked in and gave him a nod. "I told him and he is going to talk to Ras. So now we wait."

"Thank you for not fighting me on working with you Felicity.", he said. She walked over and gave him a hug.

"How could I say no to working on a daily basis with the man I love?", she asked and grinned.

Oliver hugged her tight. He was so glad she had not fought him on working with her at A.R.G.U.S. He could keep an eye on her and the League at the same time. He just hoped Ras would agree.

***

Maseo walked down the hall towards Oliver's chambers. His talk with Ras has been long and exhausting. He was ready for the day to end. But he needed to talk to Oliver and Felicity first and give them the news.

He knocked on the door and looked up when Oliver answered. Oliver stood to the side as Maseo entered, and closed the door behind him. He walked over and stood by Felicity as they awaited the news.

"I have spoken with Ras at great length. He has agreed to you leaving on the condition that you go to work for A.R.G.U.S. He has asked me to contact them tomorrow to work out the deal and the details."

Oliver and Felicity looked at each other in relief. Oliver held his hand out to Maseo.

"Thank you Maseo.", he said. They shook hands and then Maseo turned to Felicity.

"One piece of advice Felicity. The woman who runs A.R.G.U.S., can be ruthless if crossed. Please be careful.", he then looked at Oliver. "Both of you!" Maseo turned and left and after the door closed behind him Oliver looked at Felicity.

"Are you ready for this?", he asked.

"As ready as I will ever be.", she said.

She just hoped A.R.G.U.S., would accept the deal.

ONE WEEK LATER

Felicity and Oliver walked into the A.R.G.U.S., stronghold, through security and to the front desk. They had been asked to meet with a woman by the name of Lyla Michaels and taking their A.R.G.U.S., badges were told to walk down the hall, to take a left, and Lyla's office would be the second door on the right. Felicity was nervous but felt good about getting started. The League had helped find them a place to live in Star City and today was their first official day on the job. Neither one knew what to expect, but both were just glad they were together.

Oliver knocked on the door and when they were asked to come in they walked in to see a beautiful woman with short brown hair and hazel eyes staring back at them. But Oliver tensed when he looked to her left and saw the massive man beside her. He had dark skin, and muscles that you usually only saw on a body builder. Oliver was not intimidated but he felt the guy could definitely give him a run for his money if it came to it.

Lyla smiled as she saw the couple enter the room, and she walked forward holding out her hand to Felicity.

"Felicity Smoak? Oliver Queen? I am Lyla Michaels." she smiled warmly. The man who had been standing beside her moved forward and she moved to the side to introduce him. "This is my husband John Diggle. Mr. Queen, you will be training with him today.", she said.

Oliver looked the man over and shook his hand. He had a firm grip and kind eyes and despite the fact he was cautious, Oliver liked him immediately. John took Felicity's hand in his gently, and she smiled at him. She liked him instantly.

"Please guys, call me Dig or Diggle.", he said, his voice deep and warm.

"Oliver. Why don't we leave these two ladies to their business and go take care of ours.", he said.

Oliver leaned over and gave Felicity a kiss on the cheek. "I will check in with you later." She smiled at him as he walked off and then turned to Lyla.

"Please Felicity, have a seat." Lyla said as she walked back around her desk.

Lyla eyed her with interest. "So you are Felicity Smoak?"

Felicity looked at her confused.

"I'm sorry. We were informed of your story here before you came in today. I am just trying to picture the woman I see before me as an assassin.", she said and Felicity laughed. She had purposefully dressed down today putting her hair in a pony tail, wearing her glasses and a black pencil skirt with a pink silk blouse.

"I can understand your confusion, but I am not here for my expertise with knives. I am here for my expertise with computers.", Felicity wiggled her fingers, "and I am the best when it comes to computers."

Lyla smiled. She liked Felicity. She seemed confidant and strong and that was exactly the type of person they needed.

Lyla stood and walked around her desk. "Come on. Let's go take a look at your office. We can meet the guys for lunch later." Lyla stopped in front of her and laughed, "Oliver is going to need a break. John has not trained someone in months and he was itching to get Oliver on the mat today."

Felicity laughed and followed Lyla down the hall. She liked her and knew they were going to become good friends. It was nice to have an ally here. Something about Lyla and John inspired trust and that was exactly what Felicity and Oliver needed.