"Wow, nice to see at least one of us hasn't changed over the past five years." Sara said as she, Oliver, Laurel and John entered the party to find it in full effect.

"I was really hoping that Tommy might've matured while we were gone." Oliver said.

"We could dump him on an island for a few years, since that seemed to work for you." Laurel joked.

"Don't tell his dad that. Malcolm might just do that." Sara said under her breath.

"Did I hear my name?" Tommy asked with a wide grin as he walked up to them.

"This party is incredible." Laurel said.

"Thanks. But anyways, who's this guy?" Tommy asked.

"This is my new bodyguard, John Diggle." Oliver said.

"That's cool man. He wipe for you?" Tommy asked and Laurel and Sara laughed as Oliver just rolled his eyes at this.

"Very funny Tommy. At least I already know who I'm leaving with at the end of the party. Do you?" Oliver retorted.

"Actually yes. And here she comes now." Tommy said and Oliver had to keep a look of surprise off his face when he saw who was approaching them and he could tell that Sara was doing the same.

"Hello everyone." Felicity Smoak said as she joined them.

"This is my new girlfriend Felicity Smoak. Felicity, these are my best friends, Oliver Queen, Laurel Lance and Sara Lance. And this is Oliver's new babysitter, John Diggle." Tommy said, making the introductions.

"It's nice to finally get to meet you. Or well, you Laurel, since you're the only one Tommy didn't have a good excuse for not introducing me to until now." Felicity said as she shook hands.

"It's nice to meet you Felicity. How did you meet this irresponsible manchild?" Laurel asked curiously.

"How'd you meet yours?" Felicity countered and Laurel grinned.

"I think we're going to get along famously. Let's talk." Laurel said as she pulled Felicity away.

"I'm surprised you aren't chasing after them." Sara said and Oliver and Tommy both shrugged.

"Let them gossip. But seriously, how'd you meet?" Oliver asked curiously.

"I met her at Queen Consolidated." Tommy said, surprising Oliver.

"Really, what were you doing at my family's company?" Oliver asked.

"I work there now, since I want nothing to do with my father or his company." Tommy said, shocking Oliver and Sara at how different this Tommy was from the one they'd known.

"What happened?" Sara asked.

"My dad is still a cold, egotistical bastard he always was, but he crossed a line when he basically told me to forget you two ever existed. He said I was wasting his time and money trying to find both of you after you disappeared, so he cut me off and I went to work for Walter at QC." Tommy said.

"So why the party boy lifestyle?" Oliver asked.

"No, I really have matured man, what I said before, I just didn't want to freak you out by appearing to be a completely different person." Tommy said and Oliver smiled.

"We're all different people now and I'd like to think that we've all changed for the better." Oliver said as he, Tommy and Sara all grabbed shots.

"To new people and new beginnings." Oliver said.

"Cheers." Sara said as they all downed their shots.

"So, how long have you and Felicity been together?" Sara asked.

"Long enough for her to have the same effect on me that Laurel always had on Oliver. It's been nearly a year." Tommy said with a smile.

"Damn, and here I thought one of us would remain a bachelor for life." Oliver said with a smile.

"Yeah, so did I, but things change. People change." Tommy said as Laurel and Felicity returned.

"So, how was the gossip session?" Sara asked.

"I think you might have competition for the title of my favorite sister." Laurel said with a smile.

"Wait, seriously, one conversation and you two are basically sisters?" Oliver asked, honestly surprised at how well the two were getting along.

"Well yeah, we have a lot in common. We're both blonde, beautiful and smart, plus we have similar taste in men. Boneheaded idiots who are easily manipulated." Felicity said and Sara laughed.

"I think I just found my new best friend." Sara said and Oliver could tell that she was getting flirty now and rolled his eyes, since he knew that this was just Sara's way of coming out to her sister.

"Wait, why are you looking at me like that?" Felicity asked and Sara sighed.

"One thing I discovered about myself while I was gone is that I'm bi." Sara said.

"Really." Laurel said.

"Yeah. Though I do prefer girls." Sara said.

"Well, I am flattered but not interested." Felicity said.

"Don't worry, it's fine." Sara assured her.

"Okay, now this is a party, so let's act like it." Oliver said and Tommy smiled.

"You heard the man, let's do this." Tommy said as they went to fully join in the party.

"Okay, now that everyone's here, I'd like to formally welcome the guests of honor back to not only this city, but also the land of the living. Oliver Queen and Sara Lance." Tommy said as Oliver and Sara were pushed up onto the stage.

"Thank you all for coming to our homecoming party. It's nice to see how many people cared enough about us to welcome us home." Oliver said.

"Okay Ollie, while that was touching, let's be honest here people, you all just came for the open bar right?" Sara asked and everyone cheered as they raised their glasses.

However, before they could continue celebrating, one of the windows shattered and suddenly, a man dressed all in black dove through the window.

"What the hell?" Sara asked.

"This is new. Didn't think he'd risk exposing himself this soon." Oliver said as he pulled out his phone.

"What are you doing?" Sara asked.

"Praying Barry's number is the same." Oliver mumbled as he shot off a quick text to who he hoped was Barry before turning to face Dark Archer.

"What do you want?" Oliver asked.

"You Mr. Queen. I have some questions for you." Dark Archer said.

"Everyone get out of here." Sara shouted and the crowd did not need to be told twice as they began rushing out in every direction.

"Sir, I need to get you out of here." John said.

"Get Laurel out first then come back for me." Oliver ordered and John remembered their agreement.

"Understood. But, do you know how to use this?" John asked as he handed him his gun.

"I used to go hunting with my dad when I was a kid, I know how to use a gun." Oliver said, though he knew he was better with a bow.

"Who are you?" Sara asked.

"That's none of your concern. Just come quietly and no one will get hurt." Dark Archer said, only to have Oliver shoot him.

"Nice shot." Sara said.

"Too bad it wouldn't make a dent." Oliver said as he and Sara dove for cover as Dark Archer began shooting arrows at them.

"Come on Barry." Oliver muttered, since he knew he couldn't make a move on Malcolm without exposing himself. He needed his gear and Sara needed hers as well.

Then suddenly, Oliver heard a familiar sound and saw a familiar flash of light and he found he was now wearing his Green Arrow gear, in fact, it was the suit he'd died in, but anyways, Barry had suited him up. He then looked towards Sara, who had also been dressed in her white canary suit, though this one had a mask, both of them with their weapons.

"Thank you Barry." Sara said.

"Let's do this." Green Arrow said as they both jumped up to face Dark Archer.