AN: Well here is another attempt to my first green lantern story, new and improved. I am still hoping that "All Will Be Well" and this story won't Suck, without further ado let's begin.

Black Lantern speech and thoughts: Bold

Black Lantern Power Ring and Nekron: "bold italic"

The Shadows of the Blackest Night

Prologue

It was night, the stars lit up the dark sky and it was one day before the dead would rise. All was quiet however a black power ring flew through space at an astonishing speed. Being guided by the sentient will of Death himself, its purpose was to find the greatest deceased mortal that could spread death like no other and would be able to help bring about the end of the universe, the Blackest Night.

"Flesh."

After some time of flying through space, searching for its host, the ring entered Space Sector 2814. And there, it felt the resonance of a power that had passed quite a while ago, but its power still echoed throughout the sector. Its master told it to follow the echo of power, and begin the ultimate plan to snuff out the universes light.

"Flesh."

The ring raced to a small blue planet with a single white moon.

Earth.

In a graveyard in Central City, a man by the name of Cadmus Howen stood in front of his recently deceased son's grave. He was a great kid for his life had about everything, a best friend, a girlfriend, confidence and a future. Cadmus and his wife Alexia loved their son dearly, and now he was gone forever, taken before his time.

Cadmus looked to the sky, wondering if he was looking back at him. While looking at the dark raining sky, he noticed a black trail begin to form, standing out against the background of the dreary sky. He watched as it seemed to right itself and descend to the graveyard in which he was standing. Cadmus watched in amazement as it the zigzagged between grave markers until it finally found its target and began to rapidly circle Albert's grave.

"Albert Howen of Earth…" it said while circling the grave and then plunged into the grave.

A foreboding feeling that had been haunting Cadmus for days, so much so that he'd resort to carrying a gun with him at all times. The thought that it might have anything to do with his dead son never occurred to him, yet as the object burrowed into the soil, he pulled out his gun and tried to prepare himself for the worst.

[Target locked.]

Being a Howen was never easy,

Having to get perfect grades, perfect attendance, perfect everything

I hated it all

Yet, having a loving family that cared about you, great friends and a beautiful girlfriend

It was all worth it.

I met the Hand family and their second son William.

We were opposites.

He loved death.

I loved live.

Yet we were both friends, I wonder what happened to him.

I remember my fourth date with Stephanie and the romantic film we saw

But her parents hated me to the fullest and…

And…

And...

I…

I can't remember what happened.

But I can hear Stephanie screaming and

Two lights.

[Memory download incomplete, must find Guardian Scar-r-r. Error hosts abilities overriding programming]

[Albert Howen of Earth.]

[RISE.]

At that moment a rotten hand burst out of the grave with the black ring on it.

"This can't be good" Cadmus said holding his gun steady

"Ugh" Albert groaned "what happened?" He opened eyes to see his dad in front of him but his dad had his gun pointed at Albert. But something was wrong with Albert's vision it appeared that his dad was glowing a bunch of colors. The colors were Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Violet.

'Rage. Fear. Will. Hope. Love.'Albert heard an ominous voice say but he ignored it.

"Dad it's good to see you but could you tell me where we are and where Stephanie is?" Albert walked a bit towards Cadmus but he walked a bit back

"Dad what's the matter? Why do you have a gun pointed at me?" Albert asked

"You stay away from you monster!" Cadmus shouted firing a round Albert which hit's target.

"Ow! Dad what was that for? That really hurts!" Albert said putting his hand on the bullet wound.

'This makes no sense this thing can feel pain? This isn't like an average zombie' Cadmus thought

"I…" Albert started but was cut off by the same ominous voice telling him in his head 'Feast.' "What is that?" Albert stated looking around for the source of the voice.

Cadmus still unsure asks Albert "Um son could you tell me what you are hearing?"

"Yeah it is some voice and an urge is telling me I want to… I want to, feast?" Albert said still looking Cadmus whose aura is now Yellow, Blue, Green and Violet

"Albert listen to me, fight this strange urge and let me bring you back home" Cadmus said taking a step towards his son.

"Yeah but I… I…" like last time Albert heard that same voice telling him "Power levels 0.00%" 'What does that even mean?' Albert mentally asked himself

"Listen dad I can't be near you right now I need to find Stephanie and sort this mess out" Albert said walking away

"Albert please, let me take you home and have the others heal you" Cadmus reassured and pursued. Putting a hand on his Albert's shoulder.

"Feast." The voice told him again 'I will not kill my father!' Albert meantly yelled at the voice. "I'm sorry dad but I need to get out of here" Albert said taking off running but he found that he was going as fast as the Flash and that he ran out of the cemetery leaving his father there.

"Albert" Cadmus said his voice sad before walking to his car, getting in and driving off.

Meanwhile

Albert stopped and took a breath

"Man what a rush" Albert looked at the place he was at and saw that he was at a place he hasn't been at for awhile. "The Hand Mortuary? Well I guess I should pay a quick visit and see how William and the others are doing" Albert walked towards the Hand Mortuary and knocked on the door.

Peter answered the door and was met with surprise "Al?" Standing before Peter was a human and alive Albert Howen, his skin was pale though. But to Albert's eyes Peter was glowing Yellow.

"Hey Pete, been awhile hasn't it?" Albert asked

"Uh yah, umm if you would excuse me of a moment Al" Peter ran inside and went to his father Mr. Hand.

"What is it Peter?" Mr. Hand asked his youngest child

"Uh dad you might want to see who is at the front door" Peter said to his father

"Why? Is it William?" Mr. Hand said his voice having hope in it

"No it isn't Billy but it is something big" Peter replied

"Fine bring him in" Mr. Hand requested

Peter went to the door and brought Albert in showing him to his older brother Jonas and his father.

"Hello Jonas and Mr. Hand" Albert greeted the two

Both were stunned and surprised by this because they know for a fact that Albert is dead, they went to his funeral last month. As for Albert they were glowing Yellow.

"H-How are you…" Jonas asked but at a loss of words to finish his sentence.

"Here?" Albert asked, everyone nodded "Well I was in the area and decide to stop by. How is William? It has been awhile sense I have seen him"

"Listen Albert it is good to see you but don't mention William to my wife" Mr. Hand said to the newcomer.

"Why not?" Albert asked.

"He-" Mr. Hand tried to finish but his wife came in.

"I need someone to start the table could one of you please…" Ms. Hand walked out of the kitchen and saw Albert. To his eyes she was glowing Yellow and Indigo.

"Albert is that you?" Mrs. Hand asked confused.

"Yes Mrs. Hand it's me, it's good to see you again" Albert said his pupils containing the Black Lantern Corps symbol in them.

AN: Well there goes the prologue of the new version of Shadows Of The Blackest Night, now according to the rules and guidelines there is a poll on my profile that will allow you to choose Albert's path Black or White point of it is that whichever one has the most votes will guide the story, and review votes don't count so please vote so that I have something to write. This is Storyteller222 signing off.