Times Like These
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| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Times Like These |
| Author(s): | anthfan |
| Date(s): | December 29, 2013 - July 8, 2014 |
| Length: | c. 173,600 (33 Chapters) |
| Genre: | Mature, Angst, Action |
| Fandom: | Arrow |
| External Links: | at AO3 at FFN |
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Times Like These is an completed Oliver Queen/Felicity Smoak fanfic story by anthfan.
Summary
A man from Felicity's past she never thought she'd see again suddenly appears in Starling City, bringing with him memories she'd rather keep forgotten, and a new threat.
Main Characters:
- Felicity Smoak
- Oliver Queen
- John Diggle
- Nathan "Nate" Samuels - OC created for the fic (and the man from Felicity's past in the summary)
- Quentin Lance
Minor Characters are Felicity's mother, Thea Queen, Moira Queen, and Roy Harper.
Tropes are: Someone From The Past, Stalker, and Kidnapping.
It originally contained two parts: part one, the original story and part two which is titled "Times Like These-Seven Days Without Her", which is Oliver-POV of Felicity kidnapping (after Chapter 20). It consisted of five chapters. Anthfan later combined both stories.
Reception
"I wasn't even done reading and I already loved it! I loved so many aspects of it, it's rambly Felicity, but still true to her in the sense that we see where she gets her determination. Oliver was very much Oliver and I loved Diggle! Not a lot of Olicity fics include Diggle as much as you have and it's very refreshing! It just flowed really easily almost as if I'm watching/reading a new episode on the show. I very much look forward to the next chapter! I'm hooked already!!"[1]
"Poor Felicity! What a horrible blast from the past to walk into the offices. I love protective!Oliver and bigbro!Digg - I'm so glad they have her back and are going to help her through this (as if they would do anything else). You mess with Felicity, you mess with them. :) Also, I love how strong Felicity is in this. She stands her ground, she holds it together even though she's just seen someone she thought she'd never see again and who hurt and scared her - who caused her to move all the way across the country - and she's got two very protective men wanting to know who to go out and keep away from her. And, yet, she still manages to call her mother and tell them everything they need to know. I love her strength but also her willingness and thankfulness for her boys help.[2]
"This literally gave me shivers. Dear God, poor Felicity. This story is going to be a tough read, but wow, totally addicted after chapter one already. Looking forward to seeing where you take this."[3]
"What an incredible addition to your brilliant story. I truly enjoyed this follow up chapter. In fact I think it is one of my favorites for so many reasons. You have done an amazing job with all your characters, and what is great is that your Oliver is like the one on the series used to be. Thank goodness I can escape into your exciting and unforgettable Olicity adventure... Your moments where they are together are so moving and poignant. Always a thrill and a joy to peruse your work. 10 stars and counting because this fanfiction is pure genius. Every time I read an update I am so overwhelmed by how well it is presented."[4]