Chapter 6

Queen Mansion Connor's Room

"Wow you look handsome," Felicity said walking into the room seeing him tying a tie. For the most part when not in Arrow Connor stuck to jeans and t-shirts. Even before he left he rarely if ever dressed nice unless asked by her or Dana. "I have a meeting," Connor said pulling a blue suit jacket out of his closet and trying it on. "What kind of meeting," Felicity said knowing something had to be going on if he wasn't going out as the Arrow. "Just running down a lead. The Green Arrow isn't coming up with jack squat so I going to try and see what Connor Queen can find," He says. "Hold it I'm not sure if I like the idea of Connor Queen meeting with criminals," Felicity says her motherly instincts taking over. "I'm not meeting with the Bratva mother or joining the Hacktivist group," Connor said exiting and walking down the stairs. "And both those came back to bite your father and I in the ass," She says.

"Mom these guys like to play big but really they are small timers. I'll be fine. Could I borrow the Benz?" He asked realizing the old car he used outside of his motorcycle wouldn't look right. "Just be careful," Felicity says knowing she couldn't stop him. "Of course," He says giving her a hug. "Especially given what Monday is," She says. Connor stopped. "Mom lets not make a big deal out of Monday," Connor says. "Oh I won't make a big deal. Because I'm making a huge giant deal out of it. Its your first birthday at home so yes a party and no arguments. No go meet with criminals… Yet another sentence I never thought I would say to my child," She says.

Lillian's Restaurant

In a private dinning area. Vincent Muller ate. His security team surrounded him. Connor walked in two of his guys were on him in a second. "Boys easy. He's my guest," Muller shided. They backed off. Connor walked over. "Mr. Muller thank you for meeting with me," Connor says. Muller extended his hand. Connor took it before sitting down. "It was nothing. I mean when my old friend Arturo calls and I ask I take a meeting it's the least I can do. I am a little confused as to why Arturo would vouch for you," Muller says cutting into his steak. "Arturo owed me a great debt. Which he has now repaid," Connor says simply. A waitress came over and offered Connor a drink menu which he declined at first but Muller insisted he try the food and wine.

After Connor had been served Muller was ready to talk. "I need to track this Mr. Wintergreen down as soon as possible," Connor says. Muller thought for a second. "I can't make promises but I'll see what I can find out. Mr. Wintergreen has been a throne in my side as well the last few months," Muller said. "Thank you Vincent," Connor says. "But ah Mr. Queen... I will require a favor. The meeting was to repay Arturo's debt my help is not part of that," Muller said. "I'm sure we can work something out," Connor said his stomach turning. He thought guys like Muller were scum but Wintergreen came first.

The Pulsing Lounge Nightclub

It was a typical night at any good nightclub. Lots of drinks lots of dancing and people. One young woman stumbled to the upper level. "Hey are you ok?" Some guy called out but she ignored him. She climbed up on the rail and was about jump when several people pulled her back.

An hour later

Scott Miller hung his head. At first everyone though the girl had just drank to much than it be clear she was on something. When finally found out what it was a bad moment. Miller looked down at the little green pills. Vertigo was back on the streets. The girl was had been taken to the hospital until she came down maybe then they could get some answers on where she bought it.

A gym the next day

"You really didn't need to come in with me," William says. "Sure I did," Connor tells him signing in. "I am just doing physical therapy on my shoulder," William says. "And I needed to get a workout in," Connor says. The real truth was William hated PT and was according to one person using it more as a chance to more business on his phone. "I guess you skipped out on last nights after all," William says. A couple times William had dropped by the mansion when Felicity had been there and Connor was out as the Green Arrow. The excuse had been he working out. "Yeah I had something else to do," Connor says awkwardly. "According to your mother a date," William says. "Interesting," A new voice they both recognize says behind them. They turn around Veronica Jackson behind them wearing workout clothes. Even covered in sweat she looked gorgues. "Veronica how you?" Connor says in part to annoy William who doesn't want him talk to the press. "Veronica?" "Well I figure go through what we went through that night formality goes right out the window," Connor says. William is mouthing lets go at him. "Good point... Connor," She says smiling. "I'm sorry Ms. Jackson but my brother and I need to get started," William says. "Will you have appointment. I'm can just free style what I want to do," he says. William knows it's pointless to argue and the last thing he wants to do is give Veronica a new story. The reminder of what happen with Becky still stung with it being back in the news.

"He likes to keep you on a short leach," Veronica says. "He's the older brother it goes with the territory," Connor says. "So Connor I never got a chance to thank you for what you did that night," She says sincerely. "I didn't really do anything... except nearly get shot and blown up. And I know deflecting with humor again," He says. "When the bombs went off you kept me from running around like chicken with it's head cut off. And you kept whispering it will be ok. And it's pretty admirably that you tried to save your family," She tells him. "Well believe it or not we are pretty close," Connor says. "I guess now after the lawsuit was dismissed… You didn't know did you?" Veronica says seeing his confused look. "You mean over William and that woman?"

"A few years ago your brother sued your mother. He was trying to have her removed as CEO of Queen Smoak," Veronica tells him. Connor looks like he's just been punched in the gut. "Why would he do that?" Connor's phone started to ring. Its my mother I got to take this. "Hey can you come to the office we got a real emergency," Felicity says to him. "Yeah sure I'm on my way," Connor says still off balance from what he learned.

Felicity's Office

"Are the cops sure it's really Vertigo? I mean from the stories you and dad used to tell me only The Count knew how to make it," Connor says pacing. "I manged to hack there lab compared it the old files and it's Vertigo," Felicity says. Connor pined the bridge of his noise. "Please tell me the police have an idea where this came from," Connor says. "Zero and that girl claims it was a "gift" from a friend," Felicity says doing air quotes. "Just great. I'll head out tonight and see I can put the fear of god in a few drug dealers," Connor says. "Alright I might not make it…. I got a conference call with the office in Japan," Felicity says sounding guilty.

"Mom I don't want the stuff I do in a hood to keep from your real job," Connor says his conversation with Veronica on his mind. "It doesn't. Besides I just want to clear my calendar so I can enjoy your party," Felicity teased. Connor exited and looked back as she hopped on her computer. "See you later Connor… and oh happy birthday a few days early," Rachel, Felicity's assistant says. "Thanks Rachel… Hey Rachel can I ask you something," Connor says. "I can't tell you what Mrs. Queen got you for your birthday," She says. "Actually I was going to ask about the lawsuit my brother filed," Connor says. He hand jerked suddenly knocking over a pen cup on his desk. She started to frantically pick them up he helped. "You know about that?" She asked.

"Yeah I do. So come on how bad was it?" Connor asks. Rachel sat back in her chair. "Really bad. You mom was caught off guard. Most people weren't sure who they even worked for. William tried to replace the entire board of directors only for Felicity to have a restraining order put in effect," Rachel says. "So what settled it?" Connor asks. "It wasn't. The court ruled in favor of Mrs. Queen. A lot of people think your brother had to beg to keep his job," Rachel says. "He's really the person I thought he was," Connor says. "Connor I think things have been better for the most part now," Rachel tells him.

Queen Mansion Monday Afternoon

Felicity was making sure everything was perfect. She was thrilled to finally get to celebrate something her son at home again. The door to the mansion opened. "Anyone home," A voice not heard in the mansion in a long time said. "Thea you made it," Felicity said as they hugged. "Of course I made. So where are the boys… Although they aren't really boys anymore," Thea said looking a photo of Oliver and his sons when they were younger. "I had William take Connor out to lunch. He already knows we are throwing a party but I wanted there to some surprise he had no idea you, John, Lyla, or some his old friends are showing up. And hopefully someone else," Felicity said. "Dana?" Thea guessed.

"I know I should let my son romantic life play out," Felicity says. "I hate to ask this but doesn't she hate him for leaving?" Felicity thought. "I think is more she hates he left. I can just see it in her eyes. And I know he loves her," Felicity says hopefully.

A restaurant same time

"Don't let that go to waste," William says looking at the chicken dish Connor had ordered. "What?" Connor asked he had been zoned out thinking about well everything, Wintergreen, Vertigo, and what he had learned about William and Felicity. "The meal come on man eat up," William says. More just to get him to shut up Connor took a bite. "So twenty seven..." William starts to say when Connor's phone rings. Connor sees its Muller and takes it. "Hello… yeah I meet you," Connor said getting up. William had tried to be polite but he was now upset. "You're leaving?" "Yeah," Connor said. "Connor I know what you are going to do and she's not worth the trouble," William warned. "She who?" "Veronica Jackson. She's trouble and only out for a story," He lectured. "You going to lecture me. What's next your going talk about loyalty after suing my mother," Connor yelled.

"Keep your voice down. And you don't understand everything that was going on," William says. Connor ignores him and just walks off pissed off. William watches him frustrated but also worried wishing he had an idea what was going on in his head.

Start City Waterfront Dusk

Muller waited on a dock. "I'm sorry for keeping waiting," Connor says walking up to him. "Like I said my dear friend Arturo asked me to meet with you a little wait is no problem," Muller said. "Still I understand you are busy. What have you found out?" Connor asks. "That I will owe Arturo an apology," Muller says. The sound of sword being unheeded could be hear. Connor turned and saw a man in armor wearing a mask walk towards him. "Wintergreen," Connor said putting his hands up. "We meet a last Mr. Queen. And soon I shall the pleasure of meeting your whole family," Wintergreen mocked.

At that Connor charged. Wintergreen swung his sword which Connor just barley moved back out of the way of. Connor went to sweep the legs but Wintergreen jumped over that and came down on Connor's leg. Connor threw a punch and the two men spun away from each and stood back up. "Impressive," Wintergreen declared. "However you left your self open," Wintergreen said before pushing a button on his suite and firing something that hit Connor in the neck. The world started to spin. He could hear Wintergreen laugh.

"That is a very powerful poison Mr. Queen. You will slowly lose consciousnesses. Than your heart and lungs will stop working. Its the least I could do after all you saved me the trouble of hunting you down. And than you make it easier by going to work with Muller. Someone I already had under my control," Wintergreen taunted. Connor tried to take a step but his body was locking up and he fell to the ground. Wintergreen walked off. Connor slumped his face now on the ground and than the world went dark.

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