Chapter 2

(Above Ryloth- Republic Cruiser Liberation)

"Have you learned anything," Mace Windu asked, approaching the medical droid. Lying on the table under the bright lights was the still, purple form of the alien Obi Wan had discovered.

"I have no record of any species that remotely resembles to being before us," the droid stated.

"Perhaps it is a mutation?" Mace offered.

The droid clicked disapprovingly. "I have run a scan of his genetic structure and have found nothing to suggest such."

"But if he is a mutation, you would not know what to look for, correct?" Mace pressed.

"This is true."

Mace took out his com. "Commander Leaf, have you learned anything of the ship?"

"Negative, sir," the clone replied. "It matches none of the makes or models that we have on record within the Republic or the Separatist Alliance." The clone paused, it clear he was debating with himself. "Permission to speak freely sir?"

"Granted."

"I believe there is not a single component on this ship that even resembles anything we know. Its propulsion system alone is vastly different that anything I have ever worked on. I believe there is only one answer."

"And that is?"

"That this ship is not from this galaxy."

~MC~MC~MC~

"How are you doing Master?" Anakin said with a smirk, entering the medical bay. Obi Wan glared at him, his arms crossed over his bare chest. As soon as he had been brought in Mace had ordered a full medical examination on Obi Wan, to ensure that he had not been infected or contaminated by anything harmful. It would not be the first time the Separatists had used a biological weapon.

"I am quite fine, Anakin," Obi Wan said dryly. "Other than being poked and prodded at by seemingly everyone in this ship."

Ahsoka moved away from Anakin, curious young eyes taking in the strange alien device Obi Wan had brought with him from the ship. "What exactly is that thing?"

"Looks to be made of rock," Anakin commented.

"Abin Sur said that it was a lantern."

"Abin Sur?" Anakin asked.

"The alien I found."

Anakin rolled his eyes. "Oh good, you made friends with it."

"I wouldn't be so testy, Anakin. If it weren't for Qui Gon making friends with strange beings you would not be here."

"Very funny," Anakin said darkly. He glanced at Obi Wan's hand, where the green ring still rested upon his middle finger. "Any luck removing that thing?"

"No, unfortunately." Obi Wan held up his hand, tugging on the ring, showing them how it refused to budge. "I am afraid it is stuck on me quite well."

Anakin tilted his head. "I could always cut off your hand…" he held up his own robotic hand, "…we could be twins."

Ahsoka snorted while Obi Wan just glared at him. "Let's hold off on that until I am truly desperate."

"Did the ali-I mean, Abin Sur, tell you anything before he gave you the ring?" Ahsoka asked.

"Only his name and that he was something called a Green Lantern. I am quite concerned that he was a member of a traveling circus."

Anakin shrugged. "Or an escapee from a psych ward."

"Quite. I know I've never heard of a Green Lantern."

Ahsoka nodded. "Me neither." She reached for the lantern, startled by how heavy it was. "This thing feels like it weighs a ton!"

"Really?" Obi Wan asked, confused. "I don't remember it being that difficult to carry." Hopping down from the examining table, he reached over and took the lantern from the padawan, eyes widening as he lifted the strange item with ease. "Fascinating."

"Any idea what that is for?" Anakin asked.

"Abin Sur said that I was to place the ring in the lantern and speak the oath."

Ahsoka frowned. "And what, exactly, is the oath?"

"I am afraid I don't have a clue," Obi Wan rubbed his chin. "I wonder if I should try it."

"Try what?" Anakin asked.

"Placing the ring in the lantern."

"And you sure that is wise, Obi Wan? It might be a weapon."

Obi Wan turned to his former padawan, a smile gracing his features. "Are you, of all people, preaching caution?"

"Only when you of all people are preaching recklessness." Anakin took a step forward, placing a hand on his former master's shoulder. "I don't like any of this."

"Neither do I, but I am curious to see just what may happen." Obi Wan placed the lantern on the examining table, extending his arm so that his fist was an inch from the ring. "Any suggestions for an oath?"

"How about 'fear leads to anger'?" Ahsoka asked, doing a bad impression of Master Yoda.

Obi Wan raised an eyebrow. "Somehow I doubt that is the oath."

Ahsoka shrugged. "Can't hurt to try."

Anakin shook his head. "Or it could hurt very badly…"

Obi Wan wasn't paying attention, instead he was staring into the stone surface of the lantern, watching the light play within its surface. Bringing the ring closer, he was startled when, upon contact, green energy burst from the lantern, striking him in the chest.

"Obi Wan!" Anakin shouted, Ahsoka and him igniting their sabers.

"Wait!" Obi Wan gasped, panting hard. "Wait…" His eyes flickered as he brought his fist back to the lantern. "Wait."

"Master…" Ahsoka whispered urgently. "I have a bad feeling about this."

"Me too Snips…"

"In Brightest Day," Obi Wan whispered, "in Blackest Night… no evil…shall escape my sight."

"Obi Wan…" Anakin called out, concerned.

"Let those who worship evil's might…" Obi Wan continuing, not hearing them, his eyes going white, "beware my power…Green Lantern's light."

Anakin and Ahsoka shielded their eyes, green energy filling the room, consuming Obi Wan. They extended their senses, fighting back against the blast, only for it to retreat till it swirled only around Obi Wan, encasing him a forcefield of light.

"Obi Wan!" Anakin shouted, watching as his former master rose up, hovering in midair…before rocketing out of the medical bay. "Master Windu!" Anakin shouted into his comlink. "Obi Wan is being taken by the green energy! Lock the ship up tight, now!"

But even as he spoke those words Anakin knew it was too late. Obi Wan's form rocketed out of the docking bay, hurtling through the blackness of space before, in a flash of light, he was gone.