The Arrowverse reacts to the Arrowverse *Discontinued*

Arrow S1 E1 "Pilot"

(A/N: italics is screen, normal is reactions,)

A man breathes heavily whilst running through the forest. He climbs a cliff wall and sees a fishing boat in the distance. He continues to run and jumps down to the ground below. He reaches what seems to be his campsite; he sets his bow and arrow and fires a flaming arrow into a pile of sticks creating an explosion and alerting the native fisherman to the island.

"Ollie is that you?" Thea asked. Oliver gave a silent yes and they continued.

Native Fishermen: [speaking mandarin]

Man (V.O.): The name of the island they found me on is Lian Yu. It's mandarin for "purgatory". I've been stranded here for 5 years. I've dreamt of my rescue every cold black night since then. For 5 years, I have had only one thought, one goal... survive... (man removes his hood and shows his face) survive and one day return home. [Fishing Boat] (one of the fishermen hands the man water to drink) The island held many dangers. To live, I had to make myself more than what I was, to forge myself into a weapon. I am returning not the boy who was shipwrecked but the man who will bring justice to those who have poisoned my city. My name is Oliver Queen.

"Dramatic much?" asked Slade sarcastically. Oliver glared at him and turned his attention back to the screen.

[Starling City]

Television Anchorman: Oliver Queen is alive. The Starling City resident was found by fishermen in the North China sea 5 days ago, 5 years after he was missing and presumed dead following the accident at sea which claimed "The Queen's Gambit." Queen was a regular tabloid presence and a fixture at the Starling City club scene. Shortly before his disappearance, he was acquitted of assault charges stemming from a highly publicized drunken altercation with paparazzi. Queen is the son of Starling City billionaire Robert Queen, who was also on board but now officially confirmed as deceased.

At this the whole Queen family winced with Oliver's being the least noticable.

[Starling City Hospital] - Oliver Queen (now shaven) looks out the hospital room window emotionless whilst the Doctor talks outside the room.

Doctor: 20% of his body is covered in scar tissue. Second-degree burns on his back and arms. X-rays show at least 12 fractures that never properly healed. (Camera pans to show a woman observing Oliver outside the room)

Mostly everyone in the room winces at that as they couldn't imagine what that all felt like.

Woman: Has he said anything about what happened?

Doctor: No. He's barely said anything. (The woman looks back to Oliver) Moira, I'd like you to prepare yourself. The Oliver you lost...might not be the one they found. (The woman opens door and goes inside)

Moira Queen: Oliver. (Oliver turns around)

Oliver: Mom. (They walk towards each other)

Moira: Oh... (on the precipice of tears) my beautiful boy. (They hug)

Felicity has a few years in her eyes and when people look at her she says, "What? It's heartwarming to see people reunited with family." They all nod and look at the screen.

[Queen Mansion] - A black sedan pulls up to the house. The trunk opens and the driver reaches for the wooden suitcase but Oliver stops him

What's that Oliver? I've never seen it before." Tommy asks. Oliver responds with, "None of your concern. And I'm sure you'll learn what it's for soon."

Oliver: I've got it. (Moira and Oliver enter the house)

Moira: Your room is exactly as you left it. I never had the heart to change a thing.