The Assassin's Creed

Untitled Part 23

Oliver and Felicity headed to Lyla and John's house after work. Even though she had not said the words out loud, he knew she had finally given in to him meeting Darhk. Tonight he would offer the information on Waller and hope that it was enough to give him Darhk's trust. He squeezed her hand as they walked in the door and Felicity and Lyla exchanged a look.

"Felicity, why don't you come with me to the kitchen and we can put some drinks and snacks together." Lyla knew exactly what Felicity was going through. She felt the same emotions every time John went into the field. Lyla took some glasses from the cabinet and set them on the counter. She didn't say a word, knowing Felicity would when she was ready.

Felicity took the wine from the fridge, "I don't want Oliver to do this.", she said, not looking at Lyla.

"I know!" Lyla said. She took the wine bottle from her hand and placed it on the counter before she clasped Felicity's hands. "I know how hard it is to let him go into a situation that is so volatile. But you have to remember. He is trained for this Felicity. It is his job. Just trust that he will come back safe. It's all you can do."

"I know you are right, and my head knows you are right. But my heart can't help but worry." Felicity said with a sigh.

Lyla laughed. "Your heart will always worry Felicity, no matter what. You love him!" They finished pouring the wine and Felicity felt a little better. She knew Lyla understood exactly what she was going through. She was glad they were friends.

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Oliver and John sat down on the couch as the ladies headed to the kitchen. John gave Oliver a knowing look.

"So how is Felicity really taking this?", he asked.

Oliver looked at John and glanced toward the kitchen. "Not well. She is worried."

"And rightfully so.", John said. "Every time I go into the field Lyla tells me to remember I have a wife.", he huffed out a laugh. "Like I could ever forget." He gave Oliver an understanding look. "She loved you. She is going to worry. Try to understand that and reassure her." John looked up as Lyla and Felicity walked into the room. Felicity handed Oliver his wine and then sat beside him. She leaned closed and whispered in his ear, "I believe in you."

Oliver looked at her in surprise and then kissed her softly, "Thank you!"

"So! What time are you suppose to meet Darhk?", Lyla asked.

"9 o'clock. He said to not be late.", Oliver said.

"You going to tell him about Waller?", John asked. They already knew the answer.

"I think it is our only play. We need to knock him off balance, and I think this will do just that."

"What do you think he has planned for tonight?", Felicity asked. She needed as many details as she could get before she let him go.

"I'm not sure. Hopefully it has something to do with the shipments of electronics.", he said. "That would give me an in to ask him what his plans are for them."

"When you leave to go meet Darhk I am going to head back to A.R.G.U.S.", Felicity said.

Oliver looked at her confused. "Why? I thought you had finished your work on the software."

"I did. I am going back so I can monitor you on comms. I am not letting you go into this situation alone.", she said. Oliver wanted to tell her no. He wanted to tell her to stay at home. But he knew it would be no use.

Oliver slowly nodded. He understood what she needed to do and why.

"I am going to go with you Felicity. You two are not doing this alone.", John said.