Past is Prologue

by Naitch03

We all have regrets. But one person now has the power to do something about it. 25 Years in the future Thea Queen, the Green Arrow, has gathered the most important people in her (and her brother's) lives from the past for one purpose- the change the Past. Join them as they watch the first two years of Oliver's journey to become the first Green Arrow.Rated T for language & Violence

36. An important announcement on the future

An important announcement

So, I really don't know how to say this without coming off as an ungrateful jerk.

Because I am. EXTREMELY grateful at all of the support and love this story has gotten. This is both my longest and most well-reviewed story to date, and I thank each and every one of you for the success.

But I have been getting a few questions repeatedly every chapter for months now. And I have answered those questions- either in replies to reviews (which I DO try to do every week), or in author's notes. But it's become apparent that some people don't read the author's notes, and so I am forced to do this- the dreaded author's note chapter. So, without further ado….

QUESTION: Will I address Mei, Shado's twin sister?

ANSWER: HELL NO! I HATED that! It was the one thing in Season 3 that I could not stand, AT ALL! It was such a blatant plot contrivance… ugh. No, just- No. Nein. Nyet.

QUESTION: Will I do a story like this for The Flash?
ANSWER: No. I have never had plans to do a story like this for The Flash. Part of that is that I started planning this story before the Flash even aired, and part of it is because Time Travel is such an integral part of that show, I honestly don't know the how's or why's needed to write it. That being said, I am in the very early stages of planning a third story, set after the events of 'A Future Imperfect', that would heavily feature The Flash- but that is way off in the future.

In the meantime, here Is what you have to look forward to from me:

A Future Imperfect: Sequel to Past is Prologue- They know the future, now they just have to change it. As Oliver returns from his five year exile, his new allies- many of which he doesn't know exist- maneuver themselves into his life to help him become the hero he is destined to be. But old enemies are surfacing, determined to destroy The Arrow, and all who would help him. A wholly original story featuring characters from the DC universe.

Also included will be at least 2 stand-alone stories:

Sin: A Prequel to A Future Imperfect: Cindy Burke was your average teenage girl, living her life with her single father- until one day her father disappeared. 4 years later while living on the streets, Sin was saved by Laurel Lance- who would save her in more ways than one. The journey of Sin, from street rat to honorary member of the Queen and Lance families.

The Merlyns: A Prequel to A Future Imperfect: So you just got back from the future where you found out that one of you would become a mass-murderer, one of you would die, and one of you would become an assassin. What do you do now? The week before 'A Future Imperfect' starts, told in the perspectives of the three Merlyn's

I've also had ideas for a story dealing with Thea being a daughter of Zeus, and one where Oliver, Slade and Sara all end up in the League of Assassins, but for now, I'm concentrating on this story.

Thank you all for reading, for reviewing, and for continuing to support this story. Also, for those who are interested, I've started including photos and animated GIFs in this story on AO3. You'll find it there under the pen name of Anakinflair (same title).

Until next week, EXCELSIOR!