“New Beginnings”

After experiencing an eventful few weeks, Oliver Queen finally returns back to Star City in order to recuperate himself. Despite the positive outcome of the events on the island, Oliver still remained a changed man. On one late night, Oliver would be walking around Marquette trying to get back in touch with society. Everything at the beginning would seem well as the vibrant environment of the city slowly would get to him. However a turn of events would occur as Oliver would encounter 5 men assaulting a young woman. As the situation escalated, Oliver would step on forward unveiling himself before the men. This action would enable the woman to run away from the situation.Despite the dangers that were present during this encounter, Oliver would boldly fight off the five men. As the fight commenced, Queen would struggle to fend off the few men. However due to the inexperience some of the men had in hand to hand combat, Oliver slowly gained an advantage. The result of the fight would lead to two of the men being incapacitated. Going on so forth, other three men fled the scene due to the fact that Oliver was mentally much more superior compared to the men. After the fight, Oliver would swiftly return the left purse at the Star City Police Station nearby. During this time by himself, Oliver would ponder over the sensation he had felt during the fight.

During his time by himself, Oliver would ponder over the sensation he had felt during the fight. A sense of urgency struck within the soon to be vigilante. As Oliver pondered over these thoughts, he would then question his fighting ability. Knowing full well that if he were to set impact within Star City, he would need to work on the very skills needed to overpower those of much higher threat. By doing so, Queen would manage to track an Old Fighting Club in which he used to attend his more juvenile years. When returning to that same Club, Oliver would have intentions to participate in the fights.He’d be greeted by a few familiar faces of course, however Queen would not unveil his true identity to the individuals within the club. As Oliver observed the ongoing fights, he noticed how much more skilled and mobile these fighters were. Knowing full well this would be a challenge, Queen would volunteer himself as a candidate to fight the local champion at the time.Many within the audience would find humor in this. Seeing that Oliver didn’t appear to be a rough houser like the fighters within the club. Full support levied towards the “experienced” champion. As the fight commenced, Queen would struggle to gain a grip. However, as the fight progressed over time Oliver was able to work his way around the big and brawny champion. As Oliver would exchange blow for blow against the champion, he would soon incapacitate him. The boisterous cheers erupted as Oliver tumbled down the fighter. Despite the provision of praise, Oliver simply focused on progressing as a fighter. Hoping to broaden his horizons. In agreement with the owner and host of the club, Oliver would participate in fights within the club that would pan out for weeks on end. As a result, Oliver would slowly begin to master abilities in hand to hand to combat.