Officer Queen

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the general idea you see within this one shot. Also, I have never been sure if the events of Police Academy took place in Chicago, but that's where I'm gonna put it at in this crossover of sorts. Also this takes place 2 and a half years before the first episode. And many thanks to Drukker for this idea. May not be exactly what you had in mind, but hopefully its close enough!

Summary: During an accident that takes away one man's life. Oliver 'Ollie' Queen gets a wake up call to make a serious change in his life.

Ollie and his flavor of the week despite his relationship with Laurel which actually was in the off position at the moment were currently being checked out by doctors at a nearby hospital after they wound up flipping over due to a rather speedy vehicle that came by them. And while it was a mircale that they only escaped with a few bumps and scratches on them, Ollie boy was the more shook up of the two as he had watched a police officer die right in front of him after the cop had helped get them out of the car before it exploded. Until tonight, he'd never seen anyone die aside from movies and the like. Seeing it first hand was an experience he'd never forget. And it was causing him to think about things in his life that suddenly didn't seem all that great anymore. Like the partying, drugs, drinking, and meaningless sex with girls he'd barely even remember a week later. It was also putting things into perspective for him on how much of an ass he continued to be when it came to Laurel.

Which was starting to make him realize how justified her father was likely being in the way he acted towards him. His musings were interrupted when the frantic voice of his mother could be heard coming down the hallway with his father trying to calm her down and little Thea following along behind them. Suffice it to say, it really wasn't working. And as soon as his mom saw him she engufled him in a hug so quickly he wondered if she somehow acquired the ability to move faster then possible. "Oh Oliver! What happened!?" She asked him frantically after a few minutes of one of the tightest hugs he'd had in a long good while.

He quickly noticed the stern but also concerned expression on his dad's face too as his sister held on to their dad's leg. He breathed a bit to try and calm himself down a bit so that he could talk. "We were just driving around minding our business when out of nowhere this other guy came from out of no where and completely caused us to flip over!" And man did he want to find that jerk who was responsible!

"And an accident it was Mr. and Mrs. Queen." Came the voice of one Detective Quentin Lance. The fact he even pretty much came to Ollie's defense was a huge surprise to all three of them considering how much they all knew he wasn't much of a fan of the young man's.

Lance sent a look towards the kid his daughter just couldn't seem to get out of her system even when he was being a no good cheating jerk. "How ya holdin' up kid?" He wasn't surprised when he saw that the kid was surprised as hell that he'd even ask that question. But come on, even he wasn't going to be an ass at a time like this!

"I've... I've been better sir." Ain't that the truth? The loss of life right in front of him shook him up damn good. Hell it would most people as it is, even the rich types.

Moira rubbed her son's shoulder in support and to provide a sense of comfort at what happened. As they stood or in Ollie's case sat there, the Queen Scion noticed his flavor walking by and after a brief look from her, she kept on going. And it was obvious to him that he wasn't likely going to see her again anytime soon. "Well so much for that one huh kid?" Okay, so maybe he could be slightly an ass to him. Hell, maybe it'd be a welcomed relief.

Though the disapproving looks he got from the parents told him that they weren't appreciative of it at all. A glance down at little Thea gave him the impression she wanted to kick him in the shins! Ollie however managed to crack a small smile as he realized what the man was trying to do. "Its probably for the best anyway." He said quietly but to where they could still hear him.

Lance decided to give the kid a bit of re-assurance. "Kid, what happened to Officer Creeks is NOT your fault alright? Its the fault of the guy who decided to be an ass on the roads. Not yours, but his. Officer Creeks gave his life in the line of duty. Just as any other cop would."

Robert and Moira both suddenly felt more respect for the man for all he'd just said to their son. "He's right son, this was in no way your fault." His father told him seriously.

Ollie appreciated what had been said even though he felt like it was his fault somehow still for the cop losing his life. "But if I had had better control of the wheel, he never would have gotten his belt caught up on the car." He was close to crying now as the weight of it all was really getting to him. Thea however decided to jump up on to the bed and give her big brother a hug to show her support.

And he returned it whole heartedly as tears now were coming down his face. Moira was the next to hug him, followed by Robert. Lance chose then to silently walk out of the room to give the family some privacy. He didn't know it, but this night was about to lead to some big changes.

Several days later...

"You're going to do what!?" Exclaimed his mother in shock. Who was also strongly wishing Robert was here for this as well.

"I'm going to join the police force mom." Ollie told her patiently. So yeah, he figured he'd get that kind of reaction so at least he was prepared for it.

"But... But why!? That is not a safe profession Oliver!" She exclaimed frantically as she wringed her hands nervously at the thought of her boy doing such a thing like that.

And as luck would have it, Robert chose then to walk into the room. "What's a dangerous profession?" He asked curiously as he saw the look on his wife's face and realized it was going to be one of those days. Oh well, at least it wasn't something he did this time!

"Our son apparently wants to be a cop!" She hoped that perhaps her husband could get this idea of their son's to be just that. An idea and nothing more.

Robert just looked at his son in surprise as it was something he also never would have ever expected his own son to do. But felt proud of him for finally deciding to take charge. He also realized that what had happened a few days ago in the accident likely had something to do with it. And decided to test his son.

"Are you doing this because of what happened? You aren't going to back out, do something stupid to get thrown out, or quit?" To say that Moira was surprised by that was an understatement. She had expected something else to happen damnit!

"Robert!" The unhappiness her voice was very evident, but all her husband did was hold up a hand to basically keep her at bay.

"No Moira, I want to know." He said seriously as he continued to look at his son.

"Yes, yes I am. I plan to go to the academy after Officer Creek's funeral. And no, I'm not going to do any of those things. I am dead serious on this. I feel its my way of paying back the man who saved me at the cost of his own life." To hear their own son sound as serious as he was at that moment simply blew the two parents away.

"Well, its not exactly what I had in mind. But if this is what you really want. Then I'm all for it son. In fact I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be an issue to easily get you into the Starling City Academy." Robert finally said, pleased his son finally found some direction in his life. Even though it came in the wake of a horrible tragedy.

Moira just grew more unhappy with this even though she too felt quite proud of her son. "Actually no thanks dad. I want to do this on my own. I was even actually thinking of going to Chicago for this since the academy there is way more open to those who've had troubles with the law before." A fact that had well been true since the 80's for crying out loud.

Robert nodded in approval at that, plus he was happy that again his son was showing maturity once more. "Alright then son, you have my approval. And just know I'm proud of you." He came over and squeezed his son's shoulder with a smile on his face before hugging him.

He and Ollie both simultaneously looked at Moira to get her input on this. "I admit that the idea of my son doing this frightens me very much, I am still proud of the effort you are clearly putting into this idea of yours. And as this seems to be what you truly want, then I will support it. Albeit I still won't be too happy about it."

Her son could only laugh at that and he came over to hug her, leaving Robert to stand by himself with a smile on his face at the scene.

Days passed and the funeral came, which was a very saddening affair. Laurel, alongside Tommy had shown up to give Ollie moral support as he went through this. Though the Queen heir did nothing when Laurel held his hand during the ceremony. He had even gotten permission to help carry the casket to the man's final resting place. And after the services were over had introduced himself to the Creek family. Apologizing profusely and vowing to do whatever he could to help support the family. A family that did not hold him accountable for what happened as even they realized it wasn't his fault. The wife of the fallen officer even hugged him to show she meant it. Something that meant a lot to Oliver.

Were this any other time, Tommy would have probably made a joke of some kind about how his best buddy would have made a move to help 'console' the grieving woman. But even for him, making that kind of joke at a time like this would have been inappropriate as Hell. Of course it helped that Laurel was giving him the stink eye too. And even though Thea wasn't happy at all about her big brother leaving, she made damn sure to provide as much sisterly support as she was able to do.

She wanted to try and talk him out of it but figured it probably wouldn't do any good as he was dead set on what he wanted to do. Despite his multipe reassurances that he wasn't leaving her forevever, just for a short time. So when she let it slip to Tommy and Laurel in the hopes they might be able to accomplish what she couldn't. Cause hey, she was a Queen and they never gave up easily! She wound up with yet another talk from her big brother. Which unfortunately, finally made her realize she wasn't going to win this. But at least she got a big ol' bear hug from her big brother so that helped a crap ton. The ice cream he got her helped a great deal too!

His talk with Tommy and Laurel hadn't exactly been a pleasant one either as both tried to talk him out of it. Tommy because of the fact he still wasn't taking life too seriously unlike how he was now. Even when he tried explaining it it still didn't seem to help much. Laurel seemed to think her dad had something to do with this. Despite the fact the man had no clue at all about what he was doing and probably would have a stroke at the thought of Oliver 'Ollie' Queen being a cop. He even told Laurel after Tommy had left to go organize a going away bash (that he definitely had no intention of going too) that the two of them weren't right for one another.

Something Laurel tried to argue with him over. In the end, he told her to go home and think about what he said. And soon, he was off to Chicago for 14 weeks of training. His leaving the way he did would irk Tommy a good long while afterwards since he hadn't exactly said when he was going to leave. But at least he got to have fun. One of the things Ollie had come to quickly realize was that Liutenant Harris was a hard ass who didn't make it easy on anybody. Commandant Mahoney and Instructor Jones however were a blast to know. Sgt. Callahan was also someone who was definitely not to be messed with. Even at the age she was now.

In the end though, he succeeded in what he set out to do. Though he would get one heck of a surprise when Mahoney told him who had specially requested him to be his new partner for awhile in order to get used to the streets. As apparently he wanted to see just how well the punk could handle the job. Something he likely suspected he had Laurel to thank for. His parents had never felt more prouder until they had witnessed him graduate to become a police officer. And on a bright and sunny day he walked into the Glades precinct where his life would continue to change.

"Ahem, Officer Queen reporting for duty sir." He had gone right up to Detective Lance while the man's back was facing him.

His little surprise appearance slightly startled the good Detective into turning around. "Well I'll be damned, never thought I'd see you in a uniform kid. You sure you're up for this?"

"Yes sir, I intend to honor Officer Creek's memory as best I can." No longer was he Ollie, the carefree playboy, he was now Oliver, the Police Officer.

Lance gave a nod to the younger man and decided to take him out for a ride to get him familiar with the streets they were to protect. Oliver would go on to serving on the force for over 2 years until getting shot in the shoulder. Something that sidelined him for a good while until he he healed up and was able to go back into active duty. During the first two years as an officer, he became a well liked cop by those in the Glades. As he was always willing to listen and help out when he was able too. He often joined Lance and Hilton for various situations as well. Which is how he eventually got shot on the job. And whenever he got paid, he would always give the money to the family of Officer Creek. As he felt it really belonged to them and he honestly didn't even need it. Though it did feel good to earn a paycheck on the grounds of his own making.

Also during that time, things had become strained between him and Tommy as the Merlyn scion continued to prefer the party life. Laurel started studying to be a lawyer and he could tell she still wasn't happy with him over how things had gone on between them. A short lived relationship with Sara definitely didn't help either, nor did when the news came about that he was going to have a child with Sandra Hawke despite the fact they weren't going to be together after they realized it wouldn't work between them. And when he came back on to the job, he decided he would try his hand at becoming a detective with Lance's support. His parents, Thea, and Raisa were all still as proud as can be. Of course Thea and their mother still didn't approve all that much of what he was doing. But they at least realized he loved doing what he did.

Once he got back on the job, he even re-connected with McKenna Hall. Who had wound up being a huge form of support after the loss of his father when the Queen's Gambit sank. Something that led to a great amount of happiness for the two. Even when Helena Bertinelli accidentally shot her when she was going after her father did the two still stick through it together. Even though it would be a long while before she herself was able to return to duty. Meeting Roy Harper, Felicity Smoak, and John Diggle would later add to the happiness in their lives as the five would grow really close to being pretty much like family.

Malcolm Merlyn was later murdered in 2012 by an unknown party and for unknown reasons. Something that saved the Glades in the end even though they and many others would never know. Laurel being there for Tommy helped the Merlyn scion immensely as well. Even leading to their own years of happiness. Sara would later meet Nyssa and fall happily in love. The two would even adopt a young girl named Cindy, or Sin as she liked to be called. Thea and Roy, despite the various issues they had, were quite happy themselves with one another. And Felicity and Barry were two very happy nerds in love with one another as well. Oliver would serve on the force for over 40 years until he retired to live a most happy life with McKenna and their little family.

Author's Notes: Honestly, this could have gone down in two different ways. One being like how it ended here. And the other with him having gotten on the boat with his father and things more or less happening like they did on the show but with differences. May you all have enjoyed this! R and R!