I know the end is pretty boring, but I couldn't really think of anything. Sorry, it'll get better soon :D
She had been a Green Lantern for a while.
And for a while, that meant about three months.
She was the first female Green Lantern of earth…who was under the age of eighteen. The Guardians had said it was an honor, but also a mistake. She was too…young to be a Lantern. And John didn't believe that she should be a Green Lantern, either. He believed she should have been a part of the Indigo Tribe. Guy says Blue Lanterns.
But Lilani (Laney) Kiloah, wanted to prove she deserved to be a Green Lantern. And what better way to do it then to go off on her own with her ring-with out a partner, mind you-to take down vicious criminals of space. As Cheesy as that sounded, Laney still believed she could do it. With confidence in her heart, she set off towards sector-2811.
Of course, when she got there, she wasn't expecting-
"Let go of me, you slimy-!" Laney was slammed back into the waters of the swamp she had been fighting in. The Kraken like creature was anything but amiable when Laney tried to talk him down. Of course, it lashed out on her and was able to wrap it's tentacles around her; binding her arms together. The thing was, the Kraken creature looked like any other man…except, he didn't have a hair line, his eyes were really big, and he had some kind of circular thing latched onto his back. Laney didn't even know that thing was where his tentacles were.
Laney growled and created a saw with her ring; sawing off the tentacle that was wrapped around her. She shot out of the water just as he screamed bloody murder. When his eyes turned black, that really began to send an unappeasing feeling down her spine. It raced towards her; sending it's tentacles after her as well. Laney used her ring to create Lions. The Lions bit and tore at the Tentacles. Of course, she was too busy worry about the tentacles that she didn't notice that the actual man was right in front of her and grabbed her by the neck; lifting her up in the air. His mouth opened wide and his black tongue flew out with alacrity. It almost hit her forehead if she hadn't created a Green Lantern shield in front of her forehead. She then turned it into scissors and snipped his tongue off. The blue blood squirted all over her.
"Gross!" Laney cried as she turned her head away. He tightened his grip around her neck. "Alright, hupo(1), you have about five seconds to…let go of me right now."
It hissed in her face; spraying more blue blood on her.
"Okole puka(2)." Laney spat. She then brought her foot around and kicked the Kraken-man in the face. He fell backwards and into the water. Just as he was going to get up, Laney shoved her ring forward. "No, stay down!" The ring created numerous chains that wrapped around his body; binding his feet, arms, and tentacles to his body.
Laney pulled on the chains to make sure that it was completely secure around him. She huffed out a breath of air and placed a hand on her hip. "Well, that was easy enough." Of course now she was soaking wet and slightly bleeding around her legs. But she could handle that when she got back to Oa with her new prisoner.
But the her Prisoner was now fighting against the chains; making it somewhat difficult for Laney to keep him down. "Ugh, stop squirming."
"Allow me."
Laney blinked and looked up towards the sky. The sun was blocking any view of the man who stood above her. The only thing she could see was a yellow construct swoosh down and slice the Kraken-man's head clean off. His blue blood splattered into the water and near Laney.
"Are you okay?" The man flew down. And just as she saw him, she pulled the green chains from the dead Kraken-man and swung them at him. The Sinestro Corps member easily blocked it by creating a shield. The Sinestro member was about maybe a foot taller than Laney, his skin was a dark grey-almost black, his hair was as black, though and pushed up into a fo-hawk; going towards his forehead, blue horns protruded from each side of his temple, and his eyes were a bright purple.
"I was okay! I had him!" Laney cried. "There was no reason to kill him!"
"He was a criminal who murdered and was trying to kill you. That's reason enough to kill him." The Sinestro Corps member stated.
Laney cocked a brow. "What?"
"I was sent here as well. To take out this abomination." He stated. "Though, I didn't expect to run into…you." His voice was sly; intelligent, but sly.
Laney took a step back. "Alright, Creeper. I'm fine." She held her hands up. "And thanks for killing my prisoner. Now I have to find a new one to take back home."
"I apologize. I didn't know you were…using it for something."
'It wasn't an it, he was a he." Laney corrected.
"I see." He tapped his chin. "Would you like me to help you find a new one?"
"What?" Laney blinked.
"I asked-."
"I know what you asked." Laney answered. "And…Why would you want to help me? I'm a Green Lantern."
He nodded. "I'm well aware of that. Not all Sinestro members are monsters, Green Lantern."
Laney looked to the side. "Yeah…" She then used her ring to light up and fly in the air.
"Wait, where are you going?" He called.
"Home." She answered.
He flew up to her level. "You do not want my assistants?"
"Thanks…but no." She motioned to fly once more.
"Wait, couldn't you at least tell me your name?"
"No," She kept flying off.
"Well, they say that angels have no names. Only faces."
Laney groaned. Was he really trying to use a pickup line on her? And from a cheesy movie(3) no less? Well, might as well use the line from the same movie. "Call me a fox, for that is all I am to you." She pushed him out of the way.
"I see, you are playing…how do you earth people say hard to get?" He crossed his arms.
Laney rolled her eyes. "Not in the least." She began to fly off once more.
"My name is Dior." He called. "Dior Leon."
"Nice name." Laney smiled before she flew off entirely.
"You're kidding, right?" Guy asked as he cleaned a mug with his rag.
"No! I swear! He was flirting with me!" Laney exclaimed. "He kept asking for my name and called me an angel and all that crap." She leaned down against the bar.
"I don't believe you." He turned around.
"What! Why?"
"Because a Sinestro Corps member flirting with a Green Lantern? Please." He waved his hand off.
"Not all Sinestro Corps members are bad, Guy." Laney stated. "Just like how not all Green Lanterns are kind."
Guy narrowed his eyes at her. "Look, kiddo, if what you're saying is true, I'd advice you to keep your distance. You don't know what they're planning."
"I'm aware of that, Guy. Do you think I'm that stupid?"
"You're sixteen, Little Girl's like you fall for anything."
Laney pulled her head up and sat up straight. "Excuse me?"
"Trust me, I've seen multiple shows about how girl's like you will fall for anything that says you're beautiful, you're perfect, and I love you."
Laney rolled her eyes. If she were to further this conversation, it would only lead her to anger. And she's already been angry once today. She scooted back from the bar. "Okay, Guy, whatever."
"Hey, has Kyle helped you get into a school, yet?" Guy called.
She stopped. Since becoming a Green Lantern, she hasn't been home. It's not like it mattered anyway. No one was there. But she did want to go to school. Unfortunately, fighting on earth while being on national T.V. and not wearing a mask, it's been tough getting into a school. Kyle Rayner, who had been letting her stay at his old apartment for a while, had been trying his best to put her in a good school. Sadly, all the deans of certain counties had denied her entry, stating that she was a danger to the other kids.
"No." She answered with a sigh. "But I bet I can find work."
"Where?" Guy cocked a brow.
She smiled. "Somewhere cool."
Laney looked down at the piece of Paper Kyle had given her, then looked back up at the place. It was a "factory" for toys, but looked like a regular old house; large enough to be a two story, but small enough to walk in and see the back of the house clearly. The paint on it was faded and the windows looked like their was layer upon layer of dust and grime. The wooden door in front of her squealed in protest as it was pulled open. She expected to see an old man, but instead looked down to see-what looked like-a young boy in a yellow bear outfit no taller than her knees. His brown side bang poked out of his costume and curved around his baby face. He looked like a little boy, but when she leaned a bit further, she could see the battery pack on his back.
"Are you…a robot?" Laney asked softly.
The boy didn't answer. Instead, he outstretched his hand-or nub. On it was nothing more then five little plastic triangles sewed onto his nub. Laney placed her finger onto the yellow nub, only to feel plush. Like a stuffed animal. It wrapped it's plastic nails around her finger and led her into a house.
"Look, Laney, I know you can't get into school, but I know this guy…a little crazy, but he'll hire you on the spot. I promise." Kyle had said with a smile as he handed her the paper.
"What is it?" Laney grabbed the paper and looked at the address.
"A Toy factory. He makes these cute little toys that you'll love." Kyle smiled brightly as he always did. "And the money might be a little low, but at least you'll have a job."
That was the last time she was ever gonna take a suggestion from Kyle ever again. But she had to admit, the Robot/boy/bear was cute as hell. He led her to room that was barely lit. The only thing that kept the room bright was a lamp at the corner of a desk that a man was sitting at. He wore a long coat and was hunched over his desk. She could see that he had short brown hair with goggles on.
"M…Master." His voice was that of a robot. "The young lady that Mr. Rayner called about has arrived."
"Thank you, Dax." The man said, "You may leave now."
Dax looked up at Laney and then turned and ran off. When the man sat up and turned around, Laney felt less intimidated: the man couldn't be no older than twenty-two. He lifted up his goggles, his eyes were a light blue.
"Kyle's told me about you. 'told me you couldn't get into school." He stood up from the chair and smiled. "Even though I have a thing against Green Lanterns, Kyle and you seem cool."
"I guess." She cocked a brow. "He told me you were a…toy maker?"
"That's what they call me."
"Toy Maker?"
"That or Pete."
"Pete's nice."
"Not really." He shook his head. "Toy's fine, though."
"So…you'll hire me to…make toys for you?"
He extended his hand. "Welcome, Green Lantern."
Like I said, boring ending. But it'll get better. REVIEW :D
(1)Hawaiian: Fool
