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Note: This was just a short drabble that came up after the season finale of GLTAS, enjoy! This is my first GLTAS story so please be kind!
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Hal Jordan was frustrated.
And he really wished he had charged his ring earlier.
"Jordan, stay focused!" Sinestro ordered as he shot out with his yellow ring.
The human Green Lantern gritted his teeth, biting back a retort to the yellow lantern.
He turned his gaze back to the enemy before them, the Black Lanterns. Monstrous beings that took on the appearance of dead loved ones and who had an unsettling knack for throwing all their failures straight back at them. They were deadly physically and psychologically.
"Hold your ground," the Indigo Lantern beside him ordered calmly as she used her staff to shoot one of the Black Lanterns in the chest, "Star Sapphire and Green Lantern, strike him now!"
"On it," Carol answered as she and Hal shot simultaneously at the Black Lantern.
Sinestro added his own yellow power to the mix of light.
She didn't even need to order Atrocitus to shoot, he was already shooting red bursts of energy everywhere.
"Green Lantern, use your power wisely and shoot only sparingly," the Indigo Lantern ordered as the enemy seemed to thin.
Hal nodded, "If we can just get out of this for a couple minutes..."
"There's no time for that Jordan," Sinestro snapped as he pointed towards the enemy, "They've sent reinforcements."
Carol followed his gaze and added grimly, "At least double the numbers from before."
"We'll kill them all," Atrocitus snarled as he lit up into a vibrant fire of red.
"Don't be so reckless, Red Lantern," Sinestro ordered, "We need a plan, something better than just charging in and getting ourselves killed."
"As much as I hate to admit it," Hal added, "He has a point."
"I didn't ask for your approval, Jordan," Sinestro stated crossing his arms.
Hal frowned but before he could answer, Carol interrupted him, "We don't have time to fight each other, we barely have enough energy to fight the army in front of us!"
Hal glared at Sinestro before backing away, while the Indigo Lantern turned towards the Black Lantern army.
"We haven't much time," he muttered.
"Thank you for stating the obvious," Sinestro retorted.
"Is he always like this?" Carol questioned Hal.
"Yeah," he answered.
Hal surveyed the others. They all looked tired and worn; they didn't have the strength to fight one more Black Lantern let alone the massive force standing before them.
Turning towards Carol, he took her hand and said sadly, "I'm sorry I dragged you into this."
Her eyes softened and she leaned her head against his, "Hal, I came because I love you. I made that choice. You never dragged me into this. At least not this time."
Hal chuckled, "Too bad it's for the last time."
"Not quite," a voice came from behind him.
It was a familiar voice, but Hal couldn't place who it was.
Suddenly, a beautiful blue light washed over the Lanterns. The light seemed to strengthen them, with the Indigo Lantern standing up straighter and stronger. Sinestro didn't seem to have changed, but Atrocitus was muttering about how the light was annoying him.
Hal himself felt stronger,. He glanced down to see his ring was now fully charged.
And he felt hope for the first time since they had begun this battle with the Black Lanterns.
Hope.
Smiling, Hal said, "Good to see you Saint Walker."
Carol seemed confused, "Hal, that's not..."
"Really, Hal, you promised you would come across the universe to save me. You didn't think I would do the same for you my friend," the voice stated lightly, "I'm almost a little hurt."
Hal turned around and felt his eyes widened, "Kid?"
Flying down was Razer, but the former Red Lantern was no longer dressed in his fiery red suit.
Instead, his costume was a long deep blue and black jacket with black pants. His hair was uncovered, revealing his short white hair. His face looked peaceful, and he had a small smirk on his face as he looked down on the Green Lantern. But on his chest, instead of the old Red Lantern insignia, was a Blue Lantern hope symbol.
What the heck was going on?
"You're a Blue Lantern now?" Hal asked in disbelief, "When and how did this happen?"
Razer landed softly on his feet and explained, "Not long after I went on my search, the ring chose me."
"Weakling," Atrocitus snarled.
Razer either didn't hear him or chose to ignore him, "I took on the ring, and here I am."
"Wow," Hal managed as he placed a hand on Razer's shoulder, "You're come a long way, Razer."
His friend smiled, "Finally I feel free of all that hate that consumed me for so long."
Razer added, "And not having to utter the Red Lantern Oath is a plus."
Hal smiled as Atrocitus grumbled, "You are unworthy of the honor."
Razer shrugged, "Perhaps you would have done the same, if only you would release the hate and anger you hold inside."
Atrocitus pushed Hal aside and leaned down in front of Razer, "Do not tell me how run my Corps you little worm!"
Hal stood ready to defend his friend, but Razer shook his head.
"Perhaps, we can delay this confrontation for later," the Blue Lantern suggested, "After we have defeated this Black Lantern army."
Atrocitus growled but turned away.
Hal was impressed, "You really have changed."
He then turned serious, "About your search...?"
Hal was afraid of what he would see on Razer's face, but the unusual glint in his friend's eyes seemed to convey all he needed to know.
"This day just keeps getting better and better," he grinned.
"If you've finished with the love fest, I suggest we attack them before they kill us," Sinestro suggested irritated.
Hal nodded, before turning to Razer, "After this is over kid, I so need to take a picture of you to show Kilowag. He won't believe you're a Blue Lantern."
Razer shook his head, "I am not here for your amusement Hal."
"Now that's the Razer I remember," Hal grinned slapping his friend on the back.
The former Red Lantern smirked.
"We make our stand here," Sinestro announced.
"He likes to think he's the leader around here," Hal whispered to Razer while Carol shook her head.
"You do not order me about," Atrocitus began, "I am Lord..."
"We know," Carol cut in, "can we please just fight these things. I don't know how much we can take of this. We're wasting energy we don't have."
"Star Sapphire Ferris, you have to hope for victory," Razer stated, "And all will be well."
"Okay, that is going to take some getting used to," Hal muttered.
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