Hate burned and twisted ones heart and mind, those who succumbed to hate, fell into darkness and lived for the purpose of destroying those who caused them pain. Rage roared and flashed with an awesome power, a terrible and darkened power that only brought ruin and tragedy not only to oneself but others as well. Yet despite all that rage did and destroyed, there was always something that calmed the vile flame, someone that brought meaning and life back to those lost within darkness. It was always something different for each individual who were cursed and branded with a heavy ring and lantern; they each had something or someone that brought them into the light, something or someone that gave them hope.
"You gave me my reason to live and breathe again….you are the reason I keep going even if they think you are gone, I know the truth my love. You're out there somewhere amongst these stars waiting for me to find you…to love you again so no matter what I face I will return to you because... I….I love you Aya and I always will." Razer gazed up at the vibrant night sky that shined a blue hue making the white stars seem even brighter. Razer felt tears slide down his marked cheeks, as he smiled gently despite the pain in his heart Razer couldn't help but marvel at the beauty nature had carelessly created, it reminded him of her. All of it was sheer perfection in his eyes, which were now rimmed with tears.
His armored hand gripped the shattered earth beneath his as he lay in the middle of his crater. Razer felt the scorched earth burn in his hand, it was still hot. The burning sensation had brought flashes of memory to him, a burning fire surrounding his body as he crashed through the world's atmosphere and a roaring plea for the return of his power, which only protected him from total destruction that resulted from the morning crash. Now however the ring lost its vile flame, and Razer had lost his rage for there was no hatred anymore that burned his being, no there was only love and hope that remained, he was finally at peace all because the beautiful A.I that held his heart.
Razer let the soil blow away with the wind and continued to lie within his crater and stare into the stunning night sky, feeling a calmness run over him and a cool chill slice through his shattered armor.
The white leaved trees swayed with the nightly winds, and the leaves left with it yet they all floated above the former red lantern and shined a blinding white Razer's eyes widened in awe feeling as if the will of this world showed him what he forever longed for, Aya. Razer stared lovingly at the faint image of her, before raising his arm cupping her face. "I'm almost there Aya, I'm almost with you ….my love" he whispered swallowing down a sob. Razer felt the mirage hug him tightly, and whisper back "I love you…Razer" before fading away, the leaves traveling with the wind.
He remained still for what seemed like the longest time until he decided to rise from his ashes and continue his journey for the one he loves. Razer stood proudly before staring at his clenched fist, scanning the ring for any change, it was his only way to continue his search for Aya but he promised he'd find some way he promised that no matter what he'd face he'd be with her again. Razer slid off the ring cringing when flashes of a horned beast flashed before him he let out a gasp and tossed it toward the now shattered battery he let out a long breath feeling as if it was his first time breathing in a long time. Armor of hate and rage, began to crack quickly until shattering onto the scorched earth. "Thank you Aya my love, I'm free…you set me free and unlocked the chains that held prisoner and lifted a curse that's plagued my life. I'm almost there" he said aloud climbing a small peak that over looked the landscape of the lush and tranquil world, ocean of white forests crashed on shores of surreal mountains, and moved like waves of the sea.
Razer smiled at the serenity and let out a whisper "All will be well…." Suddenly the sky shined a blazing blue until condensing into what looked like a falling star. Razer watched in awe as it flew over the ocean of trees slowly shining brighter as it got closer to him. He stood and heard his name being called out by the beacon of light until it finally came to a halt letting the light dim enough for Razer to stare shocked at what floated within, a ring….a ring of hope.
"Razer of Volkreg, you have immense hope within your heart, and the power to instill it such hope as well…..welcome to the Blue Lantern Corps."
Razer held a look of determination, extending his right arm allowing the ring to take its place on his finger; he had expected to feel the burning fire as he had with rage, instead however he felt as if water cascaded around him. He felt the softness of the wind and the serenity of the lake, Razer felt the unimaginable power of hope run through him. He hovered off the ground feeling the blue light form his new appearance, what were once his horns shrank down immensely and twisted around his head connecting with one another to form a crown. His gauntlets edges came down as well and connected with the other, while his boots extended and formed armor padding to his knees and shin. Finally the diamond that once held twisting rage became a rounded gem now carrying the blue aura of hope.
The light soon faded away to reveal the new lantern of hope staring into his ring before raising an opened hand towards the sky.
In fearful day, in raging night
With strong hearts full our souls ignite
When all seems lost in the war of light
Look to the stars for hope burn bright!
The ring shined with the stars and over Razer who couldn't suppress his smile, he lowered his arm and picked up his new lantern and was surprised to feel it so much lighter than his previous one. He gave another soft smile looking towards the stars "Aya…I'm on my way" Razer pushed off the ground letting the blue light surround him and emit pure light particles behind his now comet form. He twirled in the air the particles spinning around him and cascaded down towards the planet as he flew into the universe of stars, where hope truly did shine bright.
