A/N: I decided to write this fanfic because saw anted to contribute to the fandom :) I hope you all enjoy this. thanks
Chapter 1: Korin.
Hal Jordan could never forget those eyes. The misty blue orbs that could pierce into his entire being with a mere look, like needles on bare skin. They were wild and unpredictable, they held the same stoic gaze now as they did back then.
That fateful day on the Interceptor.
It was a perfectly ordinary day on the Interceptor, all of them were hard at work looking for the Anti-Monitor. Kilowog was stomping about the ship barking field regulations, Aya was overseeing the ship's status, Razer was scanning for any trace of the Anti-Monitor while brooding in the corner while Hal Jordan was piloting as usual.
In fact it was so normal and usual that it put them on edge.
"How is it that nothing has happened?" Hal spoke as he used his green lantern power ring to construct a pinball game and began playing it. "Razer, anything on the scans?"
"My answer is the same as it was 5 minutes ago, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, there is no trace of the Anti-Monitor in this sector" Razer murmured, annoyed. "At least for now"
Hal could only manage a sigh. There was nothing happening and he felt restless. Kilowog narrowed his gaze at Hal;
"What's the matter, Jordan?" Kilowog asked, his voice booming off the walls of the Interceptor. "Isn't it nice to have a break for a change?"
"It is but I'm bored and restless. I can't sit still in this ship any longer!" Hal exclaimed as he jumped to his feet, pacing about.
Suddenly one of the monitors of the Interceptor lit up and began beeping loudly. That usual meant one thing;
Something was approaching.
"Green Lanterns, it seems that something is flying full speed toward the vessel" Aya announced as she checked the monitors. "Contact in 1 minute and 10 seconds"
"Finally!" Hal yelled as he hit his fists together. "Alright. Kilowog, Razer let's get some exercise"
The two nodded as they followed him out of the Interceptor.
They were floating out in space with their rings armed and ready for whatever may come. Soon they saw it, the object flying forward them only this time they knew it wasn't an object. It was a person.
The stranger stopped in mid-flight when he saw them and that was when Hal Jordan took a better look at the stranger.
He was fairly tall, slightly shorter than Razer. He had a marking on his forehead which stretched all the way down the left side of his chin. He looked humanoid except for his slightly pinkish complexion. The stranger wore armor which Hal was certain that was from military. The armor also had a jet booster attached which was what helped the boy fly. His waist was where he held his weapons; phasers, guns and daggers. He even wore a cylindrical tube over his mouth which Hal guessed was for supplying oxygen.
What surprised Hal was how young this boy was. Definitely younger than Razer and he gauged him to be at least 16 in Earth years. So young yet this boy was already in military.
His eyes were another thing that caught his attention. His eyes were blue but were a golden-brown in the middle, he had central heterochromia (at least that was what they called it on earth) and they were wild, passionate and unpredictable.
In a blink of an eye without Hal realizing it, the boy had pulled out two of his phasers and pointed them at Hal and the others. Kilowog and Razer had their rings out at the boy, ready to strike if he did.
"You, are you Green Lanterns?" The boy asked solemnly. His voice was coarse and deep. "Are you part of the Green Lantern Corps?"
Hal signaled Razer and Kilowog to lower their rings and slowly floated forward the boy.
"Yes, I'm Green Lantern Hal Jordan" Hal spoke gently while showing his ring to the boy has proof. "Those are my friends Sergeant Kilowog and Razer"
The boy breathed deeply as if he was panting. "Finally, I found you"
At that moment, the boy's jet booster gave out and he fainted.
"Hey, Kid!" Jordan exclaimed as he quickly grabbed the boy in a sphere construct from his ring. Kilowog and Razer flew forward Hal as they looked at the boy out cold in Hal's construct.
"What are we going to do with him?" Razer asked as he folded his arms across his chest. Hal thought deeply but he knew what he had to do.
"First lets have Aya take a look at him, once he's conscious we will find out why he was looking for us"
Kilowog and Razer nodded and the three of them returned to the Interceptor.
Later, they were all waiting for the young boy to regain consciousness in the medical room. They took off the boy's armor which was far more heavy-duty than they first perceived. After further research by Aya and Razer, they had proven Hal's guess to be accurate.
"It seems that this armor is built for military use. Razer's input from his experience was very helpful" Aya spoke gently with a small smile appearing on her face. Razer nodded as he examined the armor closely.
"From the built of this armor and the design of his phasers, it seems that he is a sniper gunner" Razer stated as he crossed his arms over his chest. "I'm surprised that someone this young could be a sniper gunner"
"And a good one too" Kilowog bellowed. He held up the armor and pointed at the badges and medallions pinned on it. "This kid ain't no ordinary foot soldier. He's a sharpshooter and lieutenant commander"
"No kidding" Hal muttered with surprise in his tone. He turned to look at the boy unconscious on the medical bed. "Question is, what's someone as skilled as him looking for us?"
After awhile the boy snapped awake, he quickly got up and jumped in surprise when he saw Aya before him. He looked at his waist for his weapons but they were no where to be seen.
"Who are you? Where am I?" The boy questioned, his voice was deep and coarse.
"I am Aya, this ship's artificial intelligence" Aya began as she slowly checked the monitors beside the boy. "You are currently in the Interceptor's medical facility and your systems appear to be back online"
"What about my gear?"
"They have been safely kept in this storage box" Aya pointed to him. "Green Lanterns Hal and Kilowog were going to return them to you as soon as you've fully recovered"
"The Green Lanterns" The boy finally remembered, he needed to speak with the Green Lanterns. "I need to speak with them, it's of grave importance that I do"
At that moment, the doors to the medical room opened and Hal, Razer and Kilowog were at its entrance. They walked over to the boy and stood before him. Hal held out a hand and smiled to him warmly.
"Hello kid, feeling better?" Hal asked. The boy looked at his outstretched hand in confusion. "Oh well, it's an Earth custom we use when we meet others"
"Green Lanterns, I've only heard about you in stories. The keepers of justice and iron will" the boy spoke with a hint of amazement in his voice. "I'm honored to be in your presence"
"Wow, never had a fan before" Hal murmured as he rubbed the back of his head. "Well, let me introduce myself again. I'm Hal Jordan, that's Kilowog and Razer. I think you already met Aya" Hal gestured to each to them.
"We saw your military armor, lieutenant commander" Kilowog stated as he walked closer to the boy. "You're a kid yet you have a high post in the military. What's your name?"
"I'm Korin. I live in a planet nearby" the boy said.
Razer looked at Korin with a stern gaze. "What is it that you want from us?" He leaned against the wall of the medical room and continued his gaze on Korin. "A military sniper of your prowess shouldn't have much problems"
Korin looked grim. He slowly stroked the marking at the side of his head and slowly traced down to his chin. He looked Hal in the eye and spoke;
"The planet I come from is called Ishra. We once had a benevolent king who had twin princes, one day the king had died of a sickness that ailed him for years. Leaving the throne to the twin princes"
"Wait, let me guess" Hal interrupted. "The princes are now fighting over the throne right?"
"That is correct Green Lantern Hal Jordan. Both princes think themselves worthy of the throne and neither of them was older than the other that was when war fell upon our land. The kingdom was split in two as the people took sides even I sided one of the princes and fought in the war. As the war dragged on longer and longer, I began to see more and more clearer. No side was giving in. It was just war and death everyday, never ending" Korin began touching his necklace and voice became much more solemn. "Soon, the situation turned from bad to unthinkable"
"What happened?" Kilowog asked.
"The princes realized that there was an old decree. The prince who is married to a maiden before the other, they will instantly rise to the throne. The prince that I served has taken Havannah against her will and is forcing her into marriage"
"Wait, wait. Who's Havanna?" Hal asked as he waved his hands about.
"Forgive me, Havanna is my childhood friend, she is very close to me. I can't allow my people or Havanna to suffer any longer. My grandfather told me stories of the Green Lanterns and how they fight for justice and peace in the universe. That's when I decided to leave my planet to find nearby Green Lanterns and I found you. I need your help, please" Korin pleaded. His wild, unpredictable eyes turned sad and hopeless.
Hal took a moment to think. Thoughts swam into his mind. He began to imagine what Korin must've gone through, he was brought into the harsh reality of war at such a young age. Now he's unsure what he is fighting for and he fears for the person he cares about most. Hal knew and understood what Korin went through. In fact, he knew...he would've done the same.
"We'll help you, Korin" Hal decided as he patted Korin's shoulder. "We will help you save Havanna and knock some sense into the princes if he have to" Hal smirked confidently as he said this earning a sigh from Razer and Kilowog. Korin nodded with a look of gratitude in his eyes.
"Jordan, how exactly are we gonna stop who knows how many people backing the princes?" Kilowog asked with skepticism in his voice.
"Don't worry Kilowog, I'll figure it out" Hal looked at Kilowog with a cheeky smile. "Trust me"
"I hate it when he says that" Razer growled with his arms crossed on his chest.
He watched as the light faded