Hey guys.

So this is a combination of a plot bunnies I got so I just sat down and worked on this, instead of working on my other stories.

Which yes this is going to be an Oliver/Nyssa pairing.

I don't own Arrow or DC comics.

Enjoy.

Nighttime in Starling City, inside a club during late October, 2007

Oliver in his early twenties, with neck length blonde hair and in a white dress shirt and black suit pants, is sitting at booth.

Holding a glass of alcohol in his hand, Oliver watches as the liquid makes small waves inside. Really doesn't feel like drinking any despite this being his second glass, which it's not even a buzz.

Not that he couldn't get full out wasted but just doesn't feel like doing it unlike Tommy's whose probably out on the dance floor with a few girls.

Got in an argument earlier with Laurel over his refusal to move in together and her accusing him of cheating on her, with Felicity Smoak one of tech interns at Queen Consolidated.

Despite the fact that Oliver has told Laurel and Quentin both more than once he's not Robert, who is less than faithful to Moira. Sure he went through high school and a few colleges where he slept with he thinks thirteen different girls but never cheated on any of them, including Laurel.

Which Laurel and him decided to break up for like the eighteenth or twentieth time. Pointing out to Laurel the fact that she has this perfect, dream idea of her one day being this high class DA lawyer and him working as CEO at Queen Consolidated mostly likely made it worse.

Although, Oliver really can't bring himself to care. Maybe it's just best if they end for good cause, things just are not working out unless Laurel actually realizes to not always blame him for everything.

"Most people when having a glass filled with alcohol they usually drink it" a female voice said, off to his right.

"Whatever you want, I could care less and I'm not interested. Go away" Oliver said.

"I don't really want anything" the woman said.

Oliver turns to look and sees a woman standing there in a red fitting dress which, stops about mid-thigh. Her physical appearance is stunning with black hair flowing down her neck.

"You really don't know who I am?" Oliver asked, in partial disbelief.

"No, should I?" the woman replied, sitting down next to him.

"Oliver Queen? The Queen's and Merlyn's are the richest family in Starling, since they built it nearly two centuries ago" Oliver said, kind still surprised the woman didn't know.

"I've heard of the Queens and read about you in the local newspaper but didn't exactly memorize your picture" the woman said, a light smile.

"Who are you because I don't think you're from around here?" Oliver asked.

"Nyssa Raatko. I've recently came into America four months ago" the woman said.

"Why come to talk to me?" Oliver asked, a light smile.

"Honestly? I'm not really sure. This really is not my type of environment, I was curious for what the experience was. For you, I can't say you really look like you belong here either" Nyssa said.

Letting out a sigh "For these past months I'm not really sure anymore. It just feels like I'm wasting my life away. Really I started rebelling from my parents but now all I feel is emptiness" Oliver said, there's a pain in his voice.

"Your parents plan out your life before you were born?" Nyssa asked, which after all she has experience in that area.

"That's an understatement, if there ever was one. From the day I was born my parents only want one thing is to have me become CEO and get married to someone who has some influence in the city" Oliver said, his tone bitter "I rebelled because that's the only way I could feel like I get my own path."

"Why not try to follow something you enjoy doing?" Nyssa asked.

Turning to better look at her "Not even sure where I would start" Oliver replied, a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes.

"Life's paths can be hard to figure out" Nyssa said.

A light nod "So… Ms. Raatko what brings you to America?" Oliver asked.

"It's a long story. Things between my father and I have been dysfunctional as you Americans, might say. I just couldn't take him trying to control me any longer… so I left" Nyssa said, a hint of pain in her voice.

"You able to support yourself?" Oliver asked, curious.

"I have a finical wealth to last for longer than most of the people in this room will be alive" Nyssa replied.

"So I guess your covered" Oliver said, a bit jokily then becomes serious "How long are you going to be staying in Starling?"

"However long I chose" Nyssa said. "You have any family besides your parents?"

"My sister, Thea. What about you?" Oliver replied.

"I had a sister…. once" Nyssa said, a brief but painful memory comes back.

Understanding the need to change subjects "Are you enjoying America so far?" Oliver asked.

"I am. I've been to other countries but when outsiders say this country really is a paradise they are not wrong" Nyssa said.

"I wouldn't really know I haven't left Starling much besides a few trips to other states and out on the yacht" Oliver replied.

Giving a nod "I enjoyed our conversation. I hope you find what is your looking for" Nyssa said.

"Me to and enjoy the city" Oliver replied, with a light grin.

"I will" Nyssa said, climbing to her feet before walking off and disappearing into the crowd.

Oliver can't help but watch as Nyssa vanishes because there's just something off about her and he can't figure out what. Contrary to what people might think he didn't even try to get Nyssa's number or even sleep with her. Sure, he think's Nyssa's extremely attractive but is willing to just have a conversation at times.

Still, his mind is running over what Nyssa said about doing something that interests him but before he can think about it more, Oliver sees a very drunk Tommy walk up.

"Hey buddy. So why did you let that hot beauty gets away or didn't she just want to play?" Tommy asked, with a smile.

"No, we just talked. I just don't have a much of an interest tonight" Oliver said.

"Alright well talking time's over. I've got a few lovely girls just hungry for us" Tommy said.

Grimacing "I'll see you tomorrow, Tommy. Enjoy the girls and the party" Oliver said, climbing to his feet.

"Wait? Where you going?" Tommy asked, slightly surprised.

"Home" Oliver replied, then walks off.

Midafternoon of the following day at the Queen Mansion

Groaning, Oliver opens his eye as he lays on the bed looking around his room. After a few minutes, dressed in only a simple pair of sweat pants he sits up allowing his thoughts to take over.

Really his mind has been running over, the idea he ended up getting last night when thinking about Nyssa's advice to go into doing something he preferred instead.

Of course, he blew Tommy off last night but really was not in the mood to deal with any of his friend's party attempts. Plus, just being tiered in general from all of yesterday's events.

Getting to his feet, Oliver makes his way over to the closet with opening the door and walking into it.

Briefly looking at his various formal dress suits, Oliver turning towards his more casual cloths grabs a simple white, long sleeve shirt and blue jeans with some sneakers then heads out of his closest.

Time for a quick shower then he's got a few plans for today, Oliver decides heading to the bathroom. Because those plans are going to be working on getting a night club started.

Later in the park area

Oliver is walking near, Thea who's in her early teens and dressed in a simple shirt and pants, with letting her burette hair flow.

A few hours ago, after Thea got into a fight with a bully at school he had to go pick his sister up since both Robert and Moira where pre occupied with work. As usual, Oliver bitterly notes. So he decided to take Thea out through the city, since neither where really doing much else and wants to be sure he spends time with his sister.

Which speaking of his sister, Oliver watches as Thea runs over to the pond area only a short distance up ahead. Smiling to himself, Oliver goes to follow when seeing Nyssa approaching and decides that there are not many people around, Thea's safe for now.

"Hello. What are you going out here?" Nyssa asked, wearing a simple blue blouse with a black jacket and pants.

"Decided to spend some time with my sister" Oliver replied.

Just before Nyssa can respond they both turn upon hearing Thea screaming for somebody to get away. Oliver seeing a man is really too close to his sister, runs over.

"Hey, just what the hell do you think you're doing?" Oliver asked.

"I just wanted to talk to your sister. You know get her side of the whole Queen family. I'm a reporter" Telman Davies said.

"Really? Cause I don't think reporters would touch my ass" Thea replied, sharply.

Glaring "You stay away from us both" Oliver said then turns to go, taking Thea along with him.

Reaching for the younger Queen's arm "What about our one on one-time sweetie?" Telman said, smirking.

Shoving the man backwards "I told you to back off of my sister" Oliver growls.

"I just want an interview, you jerk" Telman replied angrily then throws a punch which hits Oliver right in his stomach.

Telman gives a few more solid blows to Oliver's upper body before he responds back with a punch into Telman's face. Grabbing Telman, by his shirt Oliver just begins delivering blow after blow to Telman's face and chest area.

Once the man has blood coming out of his eyes, nose and mouth Oliver shoves him into the pond then holds Telman's head in the water. Rage filled, over what the man nearly did to sister Oliver doesn't really care about drowning Telman in the water despite the fact, he's never really killed before. Vaguely can hear Thea's screams to stop but the only thought running through Oliver's mind, is to being sure this man never gets near his sister ever again.

However, two female hands grip his arms then applying pressure to the correct nerves forces Oliver to let go and looking over sees it's Nyssa. Slowly Oliver gets to his feet with rubbing his eyes as he comes to the realization of almost killing a man in cold blood.

For a moment, a colder, darker side to Oliver that just accepts it as necessary before he pushes that aside to deal with those emotions later. Since right now, Oliver glancing around sees a few people all around them with their cell phones pointed in his direction.

Glancing at Thea who is a little shell shocked and Nyssa who is perfectly calm "We need to go" Oliver said.

Nyssa just nods as she begins following Oliver, out of the park.

Hope you guys enjoyed that.

Thea is a little older then her age in the series. I'm thinking 13 or 14.

Now for most likely the biggest thing, is Oliver beating and nearly killing Telman Davies to protect Thea. Well I partially got the idea from Arrow 1x01 where the news reporter talks about Oliver assaulting a paparazzi and I'm like I can add more to that. Also we've seen how dark Oliver can get in killing so I decided to explore the fact that part is just buried, really deep down inside of him.

Also Telman Davies is a reporter/villain in the comics so I decided to use the guy for this.

For everything of why Nyssa is in Starling, that will be revealed in later chapters.

Until next time.