Regular story line: Masquerade Party

Oliver Queen walks into the well decorated mansion that belongs to William Blake, a billionaire that worked for a pharmaceutical company. William is a very well-mannered man and to most, a guardian angel. He is willingly to help any company start up their business or really any one in need of money. He is considered one of the few charitable and clean-cut business men in Starling City. William is around 37 and is relatively tall, it suited his tan skin with dark ebony hair.

William is a single man whom never liked the idea of marriage, but did enjoy long commitments. He is seen with a women that is up to his shoulder with chestnut brown hair that flowed gracefully to the small part of her back. She was a strong woman with a subtle jawline that fit her well-structured face. Her mask covered half of her face, it was white with green leaves retreating from the edges and heading towards the center of the mask. William had a black simple mask that only covers the upper part of his face, which made his green eyes stand out.

Oliver had a phantom of the opera type of mask, his grey suit contrasted well with his mask and it highlighted his eyes very well. Roy walks in moments later with a red mask that has a bird's beak spouting from the center of the mask. Roy is wearing a black suit that highlighted his fit figure, he made everyone do a double take.

"I hate this thing, I feel like it is going to choke me." Roy says as he tugs his black tie a bit.

"You'll get used to it in a few minutes. Remember to keep an eye on anything suspicious." Oliver whispers as Felicity walks in with a long red dress that fit her slim figure. Her blonde hair is let loose and it flowed down like a golden waterfall. Oliver couldn't help, but stare at her.

"I hate masquerade parties, someone is bound to either die or get injured." Felicity says as she adjusts her feathered mask. It was black like night and the feathers look so pristine.

"With all these pointy mask, someone can gouge out someone eyes out or one too many drinks can lead to one awkward and I'm gonna stop talking now." Felicity says as she looks at Roy's and Oliver's puzzled look in their eyes.

"Just breathe in and out, Felicity. No one is going to get their eyes gouged out." Diggle says as he enters wearing a crisp black suit with a green mask that covered the left side of his face. It was simple, yet it looked great on him.

"You think this person would come here?" Roy ask they all start walking towards the foyer of the mansion.

"High possibility, all of their target have been rich males and given the way this party is, it is a perfect place to kill someone." Oliver says as looks around the room.

"Death at a party, sounds exciting." Felicity says uneasy. Oliver touches her arm, she feels a warm feeling in her arm as it radiates to the center of her chest.

"No one is going to get hurt today, alright?" Oliver says with a sly smile as he rubs her arm then removes it.

"Roy and I will handle the east wing. Diggle and Felicity handle the west wing; if anything happens call, alright?" Oliver says as they headed their own path

"I seriously hate this monkey suit." Roy says as moves his shoulder to relax his stiff suit.

"Just hang in there. I know you want your hoodie, but this is a formal event." Oliver says as his eyes land on a bar at the far end.

"At least the hoodie lets me move freely." Roy says as he moves to the other side to look around.

Oliver walks toward the bar that was attended by a young woman with a white blouse that was a tad big on her, but the women didn't complained. The room is filled of people laughing and gossiping about the woman William has by his arm.

"I heard she started working there for two months and she already is head of the organic chemistry department." A man whispers to a group of people

"We all know how she got that position." A woman says as she sips her champagne

Oliver reaches the bar and the woman has a dark blonde pixie cut haircut that suited her small stature. Her brown eyes look so small behind her multicolored feather mask that was bigger than her face.

"This is an open bar, just so you know." The woman says while flashing a big smile.

"What do you recommend?" Oliver ask as he leaned in on the bar

"I think I have something you may like." The woman says as she turns around and grabs a clear glass cup then places it in front of her. She needed to get on her tippy toes to grab a medium size bottle that has a light brown color inside. She pours it carefully without letting it spill over I on the marble counter. Oliver turns his back and watches Roy at the other room still tugging his tie.

"Here ya go." The women says with a cheery demeanor. Oliver grabs it carefully and takes a small sip, it tasted like something he had never tasted before.

"Great recommendation." Oliver says as he takes another sip. Soon the mystery women that is with William appears at the bar.

"Two White Russian, please?" The women says with an angelic tone. The women gave it to her instantly.

"Thank you." The mystery women says as walks away.

"Thank you for the recommendation…" Oliver says while waiting for the women to say her name, but she shook her head.

"If you come back for another drink, I'll tell you my name." The women says as she gives a sly smile

"Fair enough, hopefully this doesn't run out." Oliver says as he walks away to Roy.

Roy is drinking a champagne and has forgotten about his bothersome tie. Roy's eyes remained diligent as he watches every person with caution. Oliver stands next to him sipping his drink and lets out a sigh.

"Nothing yet?" Oliver says

"Nada, this party might be a dead end." Roy says as he sips his champagne.

"What about the other side?" Oliver ask

"I got a text from Diggle and he says it's clear." Roy says

"This is going to be a long night." Roy adds as he finishes his champagne.

Four hours past and the status is still the same as before. Some people leave the party and a few more come in. Felicity is sitting at a small dining room table with her hand holding her tired head. Oliver walks up to her and she gives him a tired look.

"Rich people parties are really a drag." Felicity says

"Not all of them" Oliver says as he places his empty glass on the table.

"You think our guy will be here?" Felicity says

"It would stir some things up, but I don't know." Oliver says as he closes his eyes from a tiny sharp pain in his stomach.

"You okay there?" Felicity says

"Yeah, just a bit antsy, that's all. I'm going get a drink, do you want anything?" Oliver ask holding his glass cup

"Water, I want to have a clear head for tomorrow, I have a feeling it's going to be a long day." Felicity says and Oliver laughs

Oliver heads to the bar and the women gives him a sly smile as Oliver walks to her.

"Couldn't resist a second drink or do you want to know my name that bad?" The women says

"How about both, I want to give credit where credit is due." Oliver says as he places his cup on the bar.

"I assume the same order?" The women says and Oliver nods

"Oh, can you give me a cup of water?" Oliver ask and the women pours water into the cup and places it in front of Oliver.

"Excuse me can I have two White Russians?" The mystery women says as she places the glasses on the bar

"Give me a moment." The women says as she prepares Oliver's drink

"So you're the women of the hour?" Oliver says and the mystery women chuckles

"I don't like the attention, but it seem like they think I do." The mystery women says

"Here ya go." The women says as she places Oliver's drink on the bar.

"Thank you" Oliver says

"Ana" The women says

"Thank you, Ana." Oliver says as he walks away with his and Felicity's drink.

Ana prepares the drinks for the women waiting at the bar and gives her a smile. The mystery women gives a smiles then goes to a small table and places the drinks there. She places a liquid inside the drink and stirs it a bit then walks to William.

In the other side, Oliver walks to Felicity and hands her the water, she gives him a smile. They see Diggle and Roy walking to the other side, they follow suit. Oliver takes a huge sip from his drink then stirs it a bit.

"Enjoying your drink?" Felicity says as she drinks her water

"It has an interesting taste. You should give it a try." Oliver says and Felicity shakes her head.

"I'm not reliving my 19 birthday again." Felicity says as they see Diggle and Roy watching some of the guest leave.

"Anything?" Oliver says

"I think we hit a dead night, Oliver." Diggle says as Oliver finishes his drink. His stomach had a small cramp, but he ignored it when a loud scream fills the room.

I want to start fresh with my writing, so I hope you guys like the story.