Yay, I'm back. So, the first part is set during "Dark matter" after Aya's "destruction" and the second part is set after "Dark matter" when the blue ring fly after Razer. So enjoy it.
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(On Odym)
Saint Walker and the former Guardian, whom we all know as Ganthed, were standing near the Central Battery of the Blue Lantern Corp. They looked toward the sky when something like a spark approached their planet. It was small, green and went directly towards the Battery. When the spark came in Battery, the latter lit green, then white, and then bright the blue belonging to Hope.
Ganthed smiled, while Saint Walker asked
"Should we tell her friends?"
"No. Let them let them realize this themselves."
"But you know how sad and desperate brother Razer was when he found his wife dead. I'm afraid that depression and grief will come back to him and that this time nothing will bring him back."
"You doubt hope, brother?"
"No ... but"
"Look to the Battery!"
At that time, the Battery lit blue, a ring coming out of it and going into space in search of a host.
Ganthed smiled and said, "Something tells me that our young friend will choose the right path and that hope will light his steps."
"You're right. When I met Razer, I saw in him two paths: one of destruction, hatred and anger and one of hope, love and happiness. I'm glad he chose the second path."
"Indeed. Something tells me we will see young happy Razer sooner than we thought."
"I'm sure of it."
(Somewhere in space)
In the depths of space, Razer was flying at top speed to Odym. His ring was becoming weaker, and he was aware of the reasons. The drain began even before he admitted to Aya that there was no hate in his heart for her. His current mission would only accelerate the process; he was driven now by hope and love, and none of those things could fuel his red ring. He sought Saint Walker. Maybe he knew something , anything, that might give Razer a clue as to where he might go next. His red ring flickered, but he didn't have far to go now. Dredging up the ashes of his self-hate for hurting Aya, he flung himself into the atmosphere of the Blue Lantern's planet.
He was falling more than flying as he barely managing a heat shield. Annoyance at the absurdity of the situation was enough to stoke a few surges of Red power that he put to use forming a parachute and glider wings to slow his descent. Ring constructs weren't easy for a Red Lantern; most used their power as raw energy bolts, or auras of flame. Maybe it was his time in the company of Greens, his engineering skills, or studying concentration techniques with Saint Walker, but he didn't think any other Red Lantern had as much control of constructs as he had. This unique ability would likely be the only thing to make this landing one he could walk away from .Time to start picking a landing place. He spotted a thick forest, but not likely thick enough to break his fall without breaking his bones in the process. There! A medium sized lake. He was from an arid world, but the water looked good to him right now. Tilting the leading edge of his red wings carefully, he aimed into a broad descending spiral that would center on the lake. For the lowest spirals above the water, he curled his lower wing edges to scoop more air and slow him even more. He was only a few hundred feet above the lake and thinking how was the best to enter the water when his concentration was broken by a familiar voice.
"May I be of any assistance, Brother Razer?"
Razer looked up at Saint Walker when his ring took advantage of the Blue Lantern's proximity to fail him completely. The Red energy left him and he was in his civilian attire, and plummeting to the cold water below. The impact of the cold water was like a blow to the gut, and he struggled to right himself. He tread water inexpertly, getting soaked to the skin as he gasped to get his breath back.
Saint Walker said "I would have offered my help earlier, but I thought you were performing some sort of aerial sport, and I didn't want to interrupt."
Annoyance put a snarl on his face when he responded "Of course, because I always go skydiving from orbit with a failing power ring."
Saint Walker flew closer to Razer. "The red energy has abandoned you?" He lowered a construct platform to Razer, who climbed up on it , and then tossed the Red ring into the depths of water. "We are near our community, where you can dry off and get something to eat."
Razer nodded as the shore approached, "That sounds good, thank you."
"What brings you to Odym today, my friend? I have heard of the difficulties with Aya, and thought you'd be trying to help her."
Razer looked down, not answering immediately. "We did get through to her, bringing her back to herself, but what she had set in motion was still a threat. She created a virus to wipe out her program within the Manhunters, but could not exclude herself from being taken by it as well." He looked over at St. Walker as they reached the shore, "I came to you because I believe she is still out there. "
The first Blue Lantern gave him a probing look. "Some might say it foolish to Hope to find someone who has so thoroughly destroyed herself. Are you sure this is the path you wish to take from here?"
"I have to," Razer said, "I know she is somewhere out there, and I will not stop until I find her. But I don't know how I'll continue my search without a ring. "
"I have a solution to your dilemma, Razer. Why do not you look behind you?"
"What do you mean?"
"A few hours ago, a ring went in search of a host. Now I know who the host is, although I had a little hunch."
Razer turned and saw something that left him perplexed: a blue ring. Then Ganthed's voice was heard saying "Razer from Volkreg ... you have much hope in your heart ... welcome... to the Blue Lantern Corps."
Razer has extended his hand, as he did long ago to red ring. When the blue ring shoved itself on his finger, Razer did not feel anger, but peace, calm and hope. Yes, another gift from her. I will not forget you ... never ... I promise you I will find you, my love ... wherever you are. These were the thoughts that cross Razer's mind.
Together with Saint Walker, he went to the Blue Lantern community where he will begin his training. Or rather finish. He was going to sit on Odym a few days to master his new powers after which he will resume his journey.
And, that's all. I wanted to focus a little on Razer and then I'll get back to Aya. In the following chapters, involving Aya's trials, he will not be actually present but probably mentioned. I hope you like it. Read and review please.
