Heyo guys, so I've decided to create a different story for a different fandom because honestly, I'm sorry to say this, but I've lost interest in Criminal Minds. Now I'll keep writing those stories and continue them, but it just maybe won't be super frequently. Anyways, now I start another story for a fandom I have been apart of since the beginning. I don't really know why I chose to pair these two together. There isn't ever on screen chemistry since they never have scenes together, but something about the two just intrigues me. So hopefully you guys enjoy! There isn't a set timeline that I'm following here. I don't own the rights, characters, etc. for Arrow or Flash or the comic books or anything.

Star City, Unknown

Oliver was beaten. Not so much physically, yes, he had wounds that were painful, but he was more beaten mentally and emotionally. Chase had gotten under his skin. Oliver always played things like he was ok and that nothing ever bothered him, but Chase had done it. There had never once before, been a moment that Oliver looked so broken. He couldn't go back to the team. He wouldn't allow them to see him so shattered.

Central City, S.T.A.R. Labs

Caitlin sighed as she looked down at the time. "Two in the morning." She was the only one in STAR Labs as everyone had retired for the day. She had only stayed behind because of the fear that Amunet was hunting her, she didn't take kindly to those who left. It was these fears that caused her eyes to change to ice when she heard the elevator ding. Caitlin fought to regain control before checking to see who it was only to walk into a bloody and beaten Oliver Queen. As if he was fighting to stay awake only until he found someone, at the sight of her, he collapsed. "Oliver!"

Oliver awoke to the sound of familiar beeps and scent of a hospital. His vision was blurry, his entire body ached, and he still couldn't recall how he had gotten to where he was. The last thing he could remember was having the thought to leave Star City. Oliver groaned as he felt something shift their weight across his aching legs. He fought the temptation to cry out as he tried to sit up until the weight on his legs disappeared and a familiar voice told him, "Don't move!" Instantly, his body froze. Soon, he felt someone dropping something into his eyes and after blinking a few times, his vision came back to see a very concerned Caitlin Snow looking at him.

"What happened?" Oliver asked as he still couldn't recall how he had gotten anywhere. Being is STAR Labs just confused him even more.

"I was hoping you could tell me. I hear the elevator ding and the next thing I know is there's a bloodied Green Arrow lying in front of me."

"I… I don't know" Oliver sighed as he became aggravated at the memory loss. Caitlin looked at him with kind eyes, not ones of pity or weariness, but of sympathy and understanding. Oliver caught himself losing a breath as he studied her for the first time. How had he missed how beautiful she was before. Caitlin watched as he stared at her, assuming he was in his own thoughts, she asked him a question.

"Do you wanna talk about what happened to you?"

"No." Oliver stated flatly. This time, it was Caitlin who sighed.

"Well, I better at least go call Team Arrow, if you're hurt here, I'm sure they're worried about you."

"Please don't." Caitlin froze. She had never heard such desperation or despair from Oliver Queen. He was usually so calm and collected, offering to be other's rock when they struggled. She turned to look at him and he read the confusion on her face. "I can't… I don't want them to see me like this, not good for team morale, you know?" Oliver added the last part to cover up the fact that he was just scared for his team to see him in such a broken condition. Thankfully Caitlin seemed to buy it as she sat down once again next to him.

"Well…" She took a small break in her sentence, studying him, "Do you wanna say how you feel?" She asked while touching his leg. His usual facade broke and he winced in pain. He couldn't lie to her, he knew she already saw the grimace.

"In pain." He stated. She looked at him, expecting him to say more, but Oliver remained quiet.

"Well," Caitlin started before Oliver cut her off.

"What time is it?"

"Almost 9, why?"

"Barry and the rest of the team is going to be here soon. I don't want to be here when they arrive."

"Are you crazy? You've got God knows how many injuries and you can't even hide the pain when I tap your leg, how in the world are you going to get out of bed and leave." Caitlin looked at him bewildered.

"Watch me." Oliver gave a determined look before replacing it with pain. He felt his entire body on fire as he pushed himself up. Every fiber in his body wanted him to stop, but just like he didn't want Team Arrow to see him, he didn't want Team Flash to see him either.

"Oliver, as your doctor for the moment, I strongly advise you to stay. Your body needs time to heal." Caitlin looked at him like she was begging. They may not have known each other well, but he was still someone she looked up to. His natural tendency to remain calm, analyze situations as they happened. She respected that people looked to him as their leader in times of crisis and to see him so broken, she was extremely concerned. Who or what could've done this to him?

"Well, taking your advice into consideration, I still choose to leave." He could see the annoyance flash across Caitlin's face, but he remained hard-headed. Every movement he made took every ounce of strength and energy he had, but he was moving towards the elevator with Caitlin behind him, making sure he didn't fall over. Just as they were in front of the elevator, Oliver stopped and looked at her. "Thank you." Caitlin looked at him confused.

"For what?"

"For helping me. For making sure that I wasn't going to die and not contacting my team or yours." He gave her a small smile and extended his hand.

"Of course Oliver. Try not to get into anything to strenuous. I'm still really worried about your condition, just walking is dangerous." She voiced her concern, but returned the smile. Caitlin was unsure of what came over her, but instead of shaking his hand, she gave him a very light hug as to avoid hurting him further. Oliver gave a small grunt of surprise, but ultimately returned the gesture. Just then, they heard the elevator ding and saw Barry walk out. They broke the hug, but Barry had seen what occurred and gave a very confused look.

"Oliver? Hey, always good to see you, but uh, what's going on, you ok?"

"Hey Barry, I just had a question to ask Caitlin."

"A question that caused you to travel 600 miles to Central City?" Barry gave him a "yeah right" look.

"Well, what can I say. I'm someone who has to ask things face-to-face." Oliver gave him a slight smile. "Anyway, I really have to be going now." He excused himself, limping slightly into the elevator. Barry caught the limp and giving Oliver a confused, concerned look, he asked.

"You sure you're ok?"

"Never better Barry. See you around." The doors started to close and Caitlin caught a small glimpse of the darkness Oliver's eyes possessed before the doors shut completely. He was definitely hiding something and she was determined to find out what.

Ok, this is horrible. Lay it on me. I honestly haven't been able to get anything going creatively. I really was intrigued by the dynamic Oliver and Caitlin could have. Caitlin so afraid of her powers and Oliver afraid to reveal his past and what he feels and how he teaches. I feel like he could be someone Caitlin looks to as she learns to adapt with her powers and accept who she is. Something Oliver could be really helpful for. Anyway, leave a review and stay tuned for more!