Embrace Three (spin of from Acceptance and third in Embrace)

Chapter Forty four: Comes back in one piece.

Arrow's POV

I hate feeling powerless. I hate being put in situations that put my life on the line. But I do it without hesitating and without letting the anger and fear take over.

In the past, it has, but I'm a lot wiser now. I know what people can be like and what some will put you through.

Yet as I watch Paul try to save me, as he fights with everything he has, sadness sips in. Overriding everything else on my mind.

I need to do something to help him... but what?

"Arrow..." I hear a whisper in my mind.

"Ezra?" I call back to it.

"I'm coming! I'm almost there! But you can help Paul on your own. You know you can. Dig deep and find the power!"

"Okay...I'll try!"

No POV

Arrow tries with everything he has to find the power again, but it wouldn't work.

He really can't figure out why, but soon it comes apparent to him.

He can't use those powers right now, but he knows why now.

"Ezra, I'm sorry. It won't work...I'm not going to be able to help Paul. Please help him..." he whispers as he feels himself pass out.

Ezra arrived shortly after to help Paul, and they managed to stop the threat.

Ezra runs over to Arrow and unties him. "It's okay, you rest now. All will be fine. We got this!"

Time is short, and each day is precious. No one is guaranteed tomorrow, but that is different for Arrow and Ezra.

They are special in way's most people can never understand or accept.

Apart from having someone protecting them, they have special abilities and powers that begin to grow more powerful being together.

Them being apart for so long was no coincidence. They had to grow apart, or the powers could have come too soon. Maybe they would have had some advantages. However, they didn't weigh out the bad possibilities. 

Arrow may have never turned out like he has, and it was important he did turn out like this. He had to go through all the bad situations and become the kind-hearted loving man he is today. Even after all he has been through, he never once truly would ever want to use his powers for a bad reason. Only to protect, to protect every child, every person who needed him and his powers. 

But no ones life is guaranteed and not forever. Even Ezra and Arrow's time will come, but that day is not today.

Time Skip

Arrow's POV

Each time I find myself in a tough situation, I really never know if I'm doing the right thing or if I'm even going to survive.

But somehow, I always find myself making another day.

Yet I can't help but ask myself. How much more can I take? How much more can someone go through?

I'm Arrow Sharp, and I know one thing for sure. I won't go down without a fight. I will protect the people I love. I will do the right thing.

I will protect each every kid I can. I will do anything in my power to do that.

Never forget that, I will never forget that.

I find myself sitting outside in the back garden with a beer in one hand a cigarette in the other, enjoying the warm weather on my arms and face.

Max, our dog is lying at my feet under the table.

"You sure are making that habit?"

I look over at the back door to find Trigger and Gile.

"Yeah... I know. I wasn't expecting you?"

"I know....that's my habit, I guess," Trigger smirks.

"Me?" I raise my eyebrows.

"Yeah, but let's not talk too much about that Gile get upset," Trigger winks at Gile.

"Hey, I have no problems with your relationship. I get you in bed and
I'm married to you. I'm the lucky one, really," Gile grins.

"Good point. So how are you, Arrow?" Trigger asks as he sits down at the table, and Gile does the same. They both have a beer, too.

"I'm alright. A lot of work is normal. A lot of parenting, the usual. Wouldn't change it for the world."

"No doubt. I did pop over for a reason. I spoke to Colin about something the other day. It took me to convince him before I could speak to you about it."

"Really? What about?" I ask.

"You don't have to say yes," Colin says, standing at the back door now.

"Okay, can someone just tell me?"

"I want your help. It's not going to be safe. I want to make that quite clear. But this is something I know you will feel strong about. Part of me didn't want to even get you involved... but I think you will be more pissed if I keep it from you."

"Well... yeah, I see your point. So?"

"It involves a couple of kids, and abuse is suspected to me involved. I want us to go investigate. Just you and me. We will have backup if needed, but I don't want them to gather on what is going on until we are sure. It will take a few days' bare minimum, and it's a couple of hours away from here. I need to be involved this time. These two kids are relying on me," Trigger says softly.

"Trigger, you have always helped me. Always come to help me without any hesitation. I was your best man at your wedding, and it went to shit. Of course I'll come with you for this. I'm sure Ezra and Allac can look after Embrace for a few days."

"Thank you, Arrow. I can't do this without you. Colin, I promise to look out for him," Trigger turns to Colin.

"Hmm...I'll thank you if he comes back in one piece," Colin says before he goes back inside the house.