A Breach
Bobbi Morse and Lance Hunter have been in hiding and on the run for about a year. They have started to live off on contract assignments, one after the other. When things get too hot for them, they cut ties and disappear. They have gotten quite the hang of it, but of course they get tired of running sometimes, but what other option do they have, when they have been branded as one of the most dangerous terrorists, wanted in numerous countries.
"Did you get the intel?"
Bobbi as always was running on point with everything. Between the two of them, Bobbi is the more rational and tactical thinker. Hunter's more of the wing it type, which could be handy at times, but sometimes you just got to have a plan.
"Yes, love. You still doubt my charms?" Hunter cheeky as he could be with his British accent and all.
"Yes, your charms are always somewhat questionable." Bobbie teased.
"You say that, but you simply can't resist me."
They enjoy the bantering because it keep things light despite their unlikely situation.
"You really are full of yourself, Hunter. Let's just get this done already."
"Alright, sweet heart. Whatever you say." And he flashed one of his trademark grins.
They grabbed their gadgets and gear, and loaded it in the stolen car Bobbi had gotten earlier. They drove out to the loading docks and scoped it out. Though dishonored, they still have a couple of reliable contacts that they go to, when in need of equipment. And with the reputation of most wanted terrorists, they easily get acquainted, though not always in the best of ways, with other parties willing to sponsor such projects they undertake.
Hunter got up to the highest vantage point to get a clear view of the whole place, blind spots, exits, and all the works. Bobbi, on the other hand, surveyed the grounds.
They still have good and reliable tech but it's not as easy doing it all with a two man team. Missions and assignments were always smoother when they were with their team. They don't complain. They made their choice. They just miss them. They don't just miss the help and back up, though it wouldn't hurt to have that back, but they mostly miss the company of friends.
"We're good from here, love. Got everything set up."
"Okay, Hunter. Things look fine so far here as well."
"Party's about to get started. Better get ready, Bob."
"Always ready."
"You know what I mean."
Bobbi loves to tease Hunter because he always seems so defensive of the things he says. And the way he rambles on in that accent of his just makes her smile.
They lie and wait at their posts for their targets to arrive. It was a simple snatch and grab, but hiring them only means that the assignment isn't as easy at it seems.
"After this, let's go lie out on a beach somewhere. What do you say, Bob?"
"That sounds nice. I think we could affort to lie low nicely like that for a while."
"It's settled then."
"They're here."
A number of black sedans with heavily tinted windows arrived.
"I see them. Let's get this over with."
They were not aware of the exact nature of the package. All the intel they got were that the package and the exchange was happening then and there. Two men in well tailored suits came out of different vehicles facing each other. Both were surrounded by their personal guards. One of them had less men than the other, but he doesn't seem intimidated by their number.
Bobbi got her batons out, just waiting for the confirmation of the package, before she makes a move.
"Doesn't seem so complicated. You can handle 'em. And I got your back."
"That's very comforting, Hunter, but things aren't always what they seem."
"We're not with S.H.I.E.L.D. anymore, love."
"Doesn't mean everyone we deal with are as normal as the others."
"Yeah. Yeah. Freakin' aliens."
Both parties brought out cases, one showed cash, and the other opened the bigger case that held the package.
"Do you see it?"
"Wait."
One of the guys in suit took out the device that was in the case. He then demonstrated how it is operated. The device clicked and lit up, all of a sudden, everyone in the group froze.
"What in the bloody hell just happened?"
"I don't know."
They both thought it was the device that stopped everyone in their tracks, until one of the men from the other group moved to retrieve the device.
"Inhuman." They said at the same time.
"How are we going to beat that?"
"Distract and strike?"
"I did not sign up for this."
"Just shoot, Hunter!"
Hunter fired out a shot, which the inhuman saw coming. He stopped the bullet, but everyone else were back to moving. They were all confused when they saw the device was in someone else's hands. The inhuman moved out of the way of the bullet and scanned the vicinity for the shooter.
"He can only focus on one task."
"Make your move, love."
Both parties were shooting at each other. Giving Bobbi and Hunter the opportunity to go after the inhuman and the device without worrying about the others. Bobbi came at him from behind, not giving him any time to process and use his powers. He was not able to freeze Bobbi as he concentrated on blocking her attacks. Bobbi kept on coming at him with her batons, using every part of her in the attack, and waiting for Hunter to get in position to take his shot.
"I'm coming, Bob."
Bobbi struck with her right which the inhuman caught, then she countered with a huge kick to the chest, making him fall to the ground. A mistake Bobbi didn't count on, because it gave the inhuman some space to use his powers.
"Hunter take a shot!"
But what the inhuman did surprised them even more. He did not freeze Bobbi in place, but opened what seemed to be a portal next to Bobbi. Hunter had already fired his rifle, but just before that, the inhuman was able to push Bobbi just enough to be sucked into the portal.
"Bobbi!" Hunter cried out as he saw her disappearing into it.
And when the bullet Hunter shot struck the inhuman in the head, the portal vanished, and Bobbi was gone.
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Sara has been restless ever since they got back from saving the world from Vandal Savage. The time they spent hunting him down felt like an entire lifetime, but time is only an illusion. Travelling and experiencing life through various timelines, whether past or future, was such a thrill for her. After coming back to life, the sensations felt new yet nostalgic for her. She was seeing the world in a different light. It was not everyday, that you're given a chance to live your life anew.
She came home as closest as they could from the time that they had left. They all wished that there were things that they could have changed and prevented from happening in their own time, but if time wants it to happen, it will happen. Her biggest regret would have been not being there when her sister, Laurel, died. She died a hero, but Sara still wished she hadn't. Sara wished that Laurel would have been the one given the opportunity of another life. She deserved it more than her.
She did not dwell much on that grief, because she knew that was not what Laurel would have wanted her to do. She and her team saved the world, even though not everyone would really know. But they saved the world from Vandal Savage, that's what counts. Laurel would want her to continue being the hero and legend she had become. And coming back to Star City, that's what she intended to do.
She joined her friend Oliver Queen and the rest of team Arrow in fighting to save the city. She continued with the persona her sister had given her, the White Canary. Only she and Ray Palmer, also one of the legends, were the heroes that people know the identity of. They no longer care to hide who they are. They are very capable of protecting those they love and they have completely accepted that there are things they simply cannot control. And knowing their identities, people tend to mess with them even less.
She was glad to be back in Star City. She missed it. She missed her family and friends. She just misses the thrill of the grand adventure she had partaken in; all the places and times she had gone to; all the missions they did; and the friends she got out of it. She could still meet with them, but reminiscing isn't the same as living it.
"Where did your mind wander off now?"
That voice. The owner of the voice has been her anchor since she came back. Nyssa had come to Star City more often to spend time with her. She had been so understanding of her. She knew that Nyssa still loves her but no longer pushed. She has given her time and space, because she understood that what she went through was not easy. It might have been a year for them, but it was longer for Sara. It was with Nyssa that she was able to open up to the most. And she was grateful to have her by her side.
"I miss it."
"I don't know if there would be anything that could give you the same thrill."
Sara knew her well enough to know there was something underneath those words.
"I am happy here, Nyssa."
"But there's something missing."
Nyssa had always wanted to fill that void but still hasn't been able to. Sara wants her to be that missing piece, yet she still yearns for something else. At least they are contented with what they have now.
Sara's phone rang and the caller id said it was Felicity. She answered it immediately.
"Hey."
"Hey, Sara. I hope I wasn't interrupting, but there was a breach that opened just blocks away from you. It's gone now, but maybe you could go check it out. I know we don't normally deal with breaches and all that, and it doesn't even happen much here in our city. Maybe it's just a false alarm, but you know, we can't be too careful."
Sara always adored how Felicity and Ray were so alike when they ramble on about things. Sometimes they just make no sense, but they were still cute.
"Okay, Felicity. Where is it?"
"Yes, of course. I'll send you the location. Are you with Nyssa?"
"Yes."
"Oh. Is it really okay?"
"Yes. She wouldn't mind."
"You weren't..."
Sara let out a small chuckle.
"No, we weren't."
"Okay. I sent the location to you already."
"Okay, Felicity. Bye."
When Sara dropped the call, she saw Nyssa giving her a knowing look.
"Why don't you tell them the truth that we're not together?"
"Maybe I'm holding out on the hope that we may still be."
Nyssa wrapped her arms around her. They still love each other, but a lot has changed. They want to work things out, but it wasn't just Sara that was being held back by something, they both are.
"Should I come with you?"
"Sure, since you're heading out tomorrow."
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Bobbi was disoriented when she got through the portal. She was expecting to be in some alien land when she came to, but all she saw were familiar man made infrastructures. Maybe she was just transported to a different city, but where is she. She got up and checked herself for any fractures and found none. She scanned her surroundings for any possible threat. Nothing seemed to stand out. She went on to explore to find out where she had landed herself to.
She thought she was bound to stand out since she was wearing her Mockingbird gear and outfit. She decided to go to a department store to blend in. But as she walked through the streets in her leather overalls, boots, and a weapons belt, no one really seemed to mind. She was glad to find that she still had cash on her somewhere. She got changed and continued to explore a little more. She found out she was in a city called Star City, though she was not familiar with any metropolitan city in any state with that name. She was sure she was in the states, since everything was in English and the people she encountered, though briefly, had American accents. But she still wondered where in the world is Star City, and why does she not know about it.
She started looking for a place to stay in and lie low, because even though she doesn't know the places, doesn't mean no one would recognize her. Only a remote town could possibly not heard of her or has not seen her face in the paper or news.
She got a small apartment that she paid with cash near the place where she landed on. She tinkered on her communications device and phone, thinking maybe they malfunctioned in the portal. But as much as she tried to fix them, they didn't work. What the hell, she just has to find another way to reach Hunter.
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Sara and Nyssa went to the location Felicity had sent and initially found nothing.
"There's nothing here, Felicity."
"Not even a trace of the breach? Or if something went through?"
"We'll sweep through the area."
They found nothing still.
"If there was something or someone that went through, it's gone."
That statement sent shivers down Felicity's spine. Hearing the stories from her friends in Central City, breahers weren't always pleasant.
"Okay. I'll just keep an eye on the surveillance. Maybe it got something."
"Okay. We'll head out there."
In the Arrowcave, they scoured through surveillance around the area, and only found a glimpse of what might be something. It stood out because of the way the woman dressed. She dressed like one of them. The problem was, they don't have a face to run with. She was very good at avoiding cameras. She could have been no threat, but her outfit, stealthy movements, and weapons were a red flag to them. They tagged her as someone potentially dangerous and needs to be found immediately, especially if she was the one who went through the breach.
Sara got excited at the task; to look for someone who doesn't want to be found, and clearly knows how to hide. And the way the woman carried herself and the weapons she had on her, Sara knew she won't go down without a fight. And the possibility of it being from a different world, it was another adventure for her.
"I'll handle this."
"She could be very dangerous, don't you want Oliver and the others in on it?"
"I saved the world, Felicity. Maybe not on my own, but still. I can handle it."
"Yeah. And even if we put the 'saved the world' aside, you're still badass."
"Thanks."
Sara reached out her hand for Felicity to take and they smiled sweetly to each other. Nyssa cleared her throat, knowing too well what would happen.
"Oh. Hey, Nyssa. I wasn't you know. I wasn't flirting with Sara. I would never do that. I'm with Oliver. I love Oliver. I'm not saying that Sara's not amazing that I wouldn't flirt with her. It's just..."
"It's okay, Felicity. She knows. Anyway, we'll go ahead. Just update me when you got something."
They went out hand in hand, trying to stifle chuckles bubbling out of them.
"You know you shouldn't do that to her."
"It's too adorable."
"That was mean."
"But you enjoyed it as well."
"I did."
They went home to their apartment, and as Nyssa was opening the locks, Sara noticed that the padlock on the apartment door across theirs was gone, meaning she got herself a neighbor. Could it be just a coincidence? She would go find out, but not now. She would do so when Nyssa had left the day after.
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