Meet the wealthy

My fingers tapped rhythmically on the wooden table, my whole family was sitting down for dinner once more. Yesterday was the party and we haven't talked much since then. Thea actively avoids eye contact with me, as if I am a monster.

The fear she felt, must have really spooked her.

Oliver looks at me like he is sympathetic, and Walter and Moira look at both Oliver and me as if we are troubled.

We are. But their constant stares won't help anyone. I didn't even freak out too bad, honestly, I feel as if they are overreacting.

"Boys, we feel that maybe you two should talk to someone," Moira spoke in a gentle tone

Talk to someone? No.

"Who is we?" I asked taking a bite of my tender steak

"The whole family," Thea cut in

Oliver looked absolutely incensed, well they couldn't tell from the way his face was ice cold and calm, but I could.

"No, we don't need to talk to anyone mother," Oliver replied calmly whilst he took a sip from his wine glass

"I agree, this whole idea is absurd," I added nodding my head toward Oliver

"It is not! I could barely even recognize you yesterday Lucas! It was like you were a different person," Moira said visibly upset

I ignored her, I stared at Thea intently, I never imagined she would agree to such a fallacy.

"I see," I nodded calmly a small smile graced my lips

"Thank you, Lucas," Walter said nodding at me

"I see that you are all obviously under the falsehood that you can make a decision like this for us. I see that you all ignore your own defaults instead, you project them onto Oliver and me." I finished calmly

Thea, Moira, and Walter's faces fell at what I said. I paid them no mind as I calmly got up from my seat and buttoned the suit I was wearing, looking at my supposed family I smiled and said, "I decided a while ago to move out, I was planning to announce my decision at this dinner, I bought a house which I will be leaving for now. Walter, I will see you at the office don't be late,"

I walked toward the door leaving my stunned family behind, Dembe who was outside of the dining room followed suit.

As I reached the front door I could hear the shuffle of feet behind me, turning my neck to look over my shoulder I saw Thea standing behind me her eyes were red with tears.

"Don't leave," she croaked out

"I can't lose you again," her voice sounded broken

I gave her a reassuring look, I walked toward her and gave her a gentle hug, "you won't lose me, Thea, I will still be living in Starling City,"

"I know but-"

"No buts, you can visit whenever," I cut her off whilst breaking the hug

I walked forward exiting the house, Dembe was by my side, "we have a lot of work to do Dembe,"

"Yes, we do sir," Dembe replied I saw a small smile tugging at his lips

We got into my car and took off, my house was in the nicer parts of Starling City, it isn't too big nor too small. Perfect for my needs.

It only took fifteen minutes to get from the Queen estate to my home. I exited the car and went to my room, turning into a bat I exited through the window and flew to my bar. I left Dembe at the house mainly because I want to be fast, and he is just a slow human.

I flew through the pipes and entered my base, my computer was still searching for matches regarding my magical tomes.

I just hope eventually the payoff for this will be huge.

I didn't want to go out as Azreal tonight, I need to prepare to meet some big shots next week, Lex Luthor, Bruce Wayne, and more will be at this event.

I decided to start thinking of my strategy as I threw my knives at some tennis balls, Oliver had the right idea when it came to this type of accuracy training.

My only worry about going to Metropolis is running into Clark Kent otherwise known as superman, he would be able to tell I am not human in q heartbeat. Literally, seeing as my heart doesn't beat.

Or if he uses his X-ray vision on me, that wouldn't be good.

*thud!* my last throwing knife cleanly cut the last tennis ball

I had an idea, pulling out my phone I texted Dembe, 'find out how to buy lead'

Now I just need to make it into strips then a suit, thus making Superman's X-Ray unable to work. The option will only be used if I feel I need to though. It would be more suspicious to walk around with a lead suit when I'm not even getting investigated.

[one week later]

A week has passed, in the past week I got to work immediately, Walter tried to hold out on me saying the movie, Interstellar wouldn't be a good first movie. I quickly dismissed his claims and started looking for the perfect actors and set up an entertainment branch.

That got me some news headlines, and some talking points for the upcoming social event. I'm sure many will want to hear my decision-making process for this bold move.

The family situation has been tense lately, Thea comes over after school often to hang out, while also trying to communicate with the narrow-minded Oliver.

Moira and Walter seem to be building a case of insanity against me, not for court I hope but, Walter isn't liking my new role as CEO, while Moira thinks I'm off the rails.

Pretentious bitch.

I made some appearances as Azreal of course but, that was just to keep up my appearances because soon after the charity event I will be secretly going to Gotham.

An interesting book is being shown in the historical museum in Gotham, from the pictures and scans I have found of it, the book shares some type of connection with my tome.

After years of waiting to learn of the tome's contents, I can't waste this chance to finally translate it.

Currently, I was on my company jet, and Dembe was with me Walter decided not to come today, I hope he isn't going to try to rally the shareholders against me. Seeing as I already 'talked' to all of them.

The jet began to descend toward the landing strip located in Metropolis. I was still on my phone researching this museum.

Once the jet landed, Dembe and I got off and walked toward the car already waiting for me. Being rich is amazing, truly and utterly amazing.

As we drive toward the charity event a smile spread across my face, I was excited to meet the infamous Lex Luthor and the broody Bruce Wayne.

I wore a nice black suit with a red tie, and my cufflinks were a beautiful silver color. All in all, I look positively elegant.

"We are here sir," Dembe's voice broke me from my thoughts

"Show time," I replied

He nodded and got out of the car, walking around he opened my door. I promptly exited and began to walk toward the charity venue.

I noticed several humans staring at me, some with looks of curiosity, some with pity, and others like I was a slab of meat.

Entering the venue, many eyes turned to me. Lex looked up and saw me, he smiled to whoever he was talking to and then broke off from them.

He was heading in my direction.

"Mr. Queen it's a pleasure to meet you," Lex said holding out his hand

I grasped it and gave him a firm but not too firm shake, "Mr. Luthor the pleasure is all mine," I replied with an amicable smile

"Please call me Lex," He replied holding a steady gaze with my own

I smiled lightly at that, "then please call me Lucas,"

"How are you feeling? I see you are still in the cast," Lex said gesturing towards the monstrosity I wear

Chuckling I answered, "I'm feeling fine, sadly this has to stay for a while longer,"

We began to talk about some small things before he asked, "so, I saw you moved into the entertainment industry, what prompted that move?"

I calmly replied, "I made an entertainment branch, Queen Consolidated will always stay true to its original purpose. Sadly I couldn't contend with you and Mr. Wayne in the fields of technology so, I decided on an alternate route,"

"I see, well I wish you the best of luck," Lex replied before looking over at someone

"If you excuse me, Lucas," Lex added

"No; do ahead," I replied

"Mr. Queen, I have been meaning to meet you," a voice sounded behind me

Turning around I spotted the owner of said voice, "Mr. Wayne, what a coincidence I have been meaning to meet you as well,"

-end-

A/N: I'm trying to not have so much angst but j feel like with what Lucas is doing Walter and Moira will not like it. So, I guess I'm trying to portray what I think would happen if someone found themselves on that island, and the trauma and impact it would have.