The past

6 a.m - Queen Manor

"Choose Oliver! Choose!! One will die, so choose!!!" says the figure. "No. Let them go! You're crazy, they're your friends! Take me!" says Oliver on his knees. "Oliver? I heard screaming... Ollie? Thea who woke up because of screaming noises says while approaching his bed, suddenly as quick as lighting Oliver's hand shoots up and grips Thea's throat with a vice grip, "Uhhgg.. uhhgg, please" Suddenly Oliver jerks awake, "Speedy! I'm so sorry, I'm sorry Thea" he says while kneeling down to her, who's clutching her throat " I.. I'm fine. What happened Ollie? I heard screaming and came to check if you were okay." still trying shake of the fright, to which Oliver responds "Nightmare, I'm having them a lot, but don't worry I'm fine now, why don't you head down for breakfast and I'll catch up."

8 a.m - Queen Enterprises

After freshening up and joining his family for breakfast, Oliver leaves for QE. He arrives at his office and dials the intercom of Curtis Holt. "Morning Mr. Holt, come up as soon as you can please." 5 minutes later, Curtis Holt is sitting opposite of Oliver Queen. "I have e-mailed the reports you asked for earlier this morning." informs Holt to which Oliver responds "Thanks, I will check them when I get a chance, but that's not why I called you. I want you to start working on a few new prototypes I have been thinking about." to which Curtis says "Absolutely sir, what would it be?" Oliver responds while thinking and looking at the city 200 stories high " 4 prototypes, 2 for transportation and 2 for combat." he hands Curtis a USB drive with all the data." Very well, I'll start right away." as Curtis takes his leave so does Oliver.