(Oa)
There was panic amongst the Guardians of the Universe. From Frontier Space, lantern rings were landing by the day. A total of five Green Lanterns were dead and there seem to be no clue who the killers are.
In the Counsel Chambers, Abin Sur and Thaal Sinestro are currently speaking to the Guardians to investigate this threat.
"We have to investigate this situation. This is the fifth lantern this month" Abin Sur pleaded. "Over the past decade, the death toll of our Lanterns in Frontier space has increased inourmously."
"We understand your concerns but we can't just pull our forces from there sectors." said Appa Ali Apsa.
Abin grew angry and frustrated, but expected this response. Appa was one of the guardians, and was known for his cold and blunt personality. It's what made him the most disliked guardian in his opinion.
Abin had much resentment for the blue alien, as he didn't exactly care about loss of life unless it was on a planet wide scale.
"I disagree with you, Appa. If our Lanterns are being killed then we must take measures to prevent it" said Ganthet.
Ganthet was one of the two guardians that both Abin and Sinestro respected. He always wanted the best for the Corps and his kind and gentle soul seemed to be filled with hope.
"Then let us take a vote on the matter" Sayd offered.
Sayd was the other guardian that the two Lanterns liked. She was just like Ganthet, always watching out to protect her Lanterns.
"Very well..." Appa said irratibly. "Let us begin"
(Unknown Planetoid)
Smokescreen groaned as he got up from the floor. He looked around and saw the rest of his crew unconscious. He went over to Kup and shook him awake.
"Kup, wake up" He said.
Kup's optics slowly opened and put a hand on his helm. "W-what happened kid?" He groaned.
"We crashed. Not sure where" said Smokescreen. He took a look around and finally noticed something. Half of the ship was missing, along with Hot Shot and Swerve. He was about to voice his concerns when he saw a bright green light coming towards them
Meanwhile, on the other side of the planetoid lied the other half of the Autobot ship. Hot Shot and Swerve were critically injured, as energon dripped from there wounds. They found themselves shacked to the wall by these red chains of energy. Stepping from the shadows were Razor and Bleez.
"Our lord will be pleased with this" said Razor. "Once we have the others, we'll transport them to Ysmault where they will stand trial before Judge Sheko"
Hot Shot opened an optic and stared at them. "W-why are you doing this?" He asked.
Bleez growled in anger. "Because of your war crimes your people committed, Autobot!" She yelled. "Your war ravaged many of our homes just like the Manhunters did! Your lucky the master wants you alive because I would've KILLED YOU ALL MYSELF!"
Suddenly, both of their red rings alerted them.
"Will Detected"
Both Red lanterns turned and saw a green light in the distance. Razor narrowed his eyes before opening a portal with his ring. Five Red lantern soldiers stepped through with there blasters in hand.
"Take these two to the brig. The master has plans for them" Razor ordered. He then pointed to the container that held a glowing blue energy. "And take that to the laboratory for study.
"Yes sir!" The soldiers said in unison.
They used their rings to restrain the two Autobots, allowing Razor and Bleez to let go of them. The two fly off as the soldiers dragged the injured Autobots and the container away.
When the Guardians took the vote, it was in favor for the investigation. Sinestro and Abin Sur recruited two other Green Lanterns to join them, Sergeant Kilowag, a Bolavaxian and the last of his kind. Lastly was Soranik Natu, a highly skilled surgeon and the daughter of Sinestro.
Sinestro couldn't help but wince at how hard it was to convince her to join the mission.
Flashback
Sinestro entered his daughter's office. Soranik was at her desk, writing a report he assumed. Taking a deep breath, he cleared his throat.
"Ahem"
Soranik looked up from her desk and frowned as she saw who it was. Leaning back on her chair, she asked coldly, "Waht do you want, Thaal?"
Sinestro flinched at the tone of her voice. "I...am here to recruit you for a mission" He said.
"Really?" Soranik asked in a sarcastic tone. "This better not be another attempt to play 'Daddy Dearest'"
Deciding to go straight to the point, Sinestro said "We are to investigate the Lantern killings in the Forgotten Zone. We need a skilled medic who can work on the fly if we are injured".
"And I take it you were the one who suggested me?"
"No. Abin did"
Soranik raised an eyebrow. After a few moments of silence, she sighed. "Fine. I'll join you, but I'm not doing this for you. It's for fellow Lanterns who need my help"
She stood up and followed Sinestro out the door.
End Flashback
Sinestro shook his head. Decideding to focus on the mission, he pushed the memories away.
Ganthet showed them to there new ship. A prototype vessel known as The Interceptor. It was the fastest ship on Oa and was powered by a large Green Lantern battery. After bidding them farewell, the Guardian watched as the ship took off.
Sitting in the captain's chair was Abin, plotting a course to where the last Lantern was killed with the help of the AI navcomputer named Aya.
"Prepare the jump to ultrawarp" He ordered.
"As you wish" Aya said a robotic yet feminine voice.
The three Lanterns watched as they went into a tunnel of many lights. Abin brought up a holographic map of Frontier space. Or what was explored. Red dots filled several parts of the map, with most of them being close to each other.
"These are the locations of each murder" Abin said. "We'll be going to where the recent Lantern was killed"
"We should split up to cover more ground" Kilowag suggested. "We can find more clues faster"
Abin nodded. "Very well. If any of us encounter something suspicious then we will regroup"
Before he could continue further, Aya had interrupted the conversation. "Pardon my intrusion, but I am receiving a Green Lantern distress signal"
"Patch it through" said Sinestro.
A hologram of a Green Lantern was projected. "This is Green Lantern Shyir Rev. I am under attack with two other beings with-AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!"
The signal cut out.
"Aya, plot a course to our fellow Lantern's location!" Abin yelled.
"Affirmative"
Aya replied.
Soranik got off from her chair and made her way toward the exit. "I'll prepare Sick Bay" She said before leaving.
Smokescreen took cover before he got hit from a red beam. He held out his blaster arm and fired back at his attacker's. Earlier, an alien covered in green light appeared and asked if they needed help.
He and Kup were shocked when the alien, Shyir Rev, used his green ring to create a construct from nothing. Before they could ask any questions, they were suddenly attacked by a woman that were covered in red light.
Rev created a shield to stop the crimson energy from hitting him as he called for help. Unfortunately, the shield shattered and he was sent crashing to the ground.
Razor flew down toward Bleez, his ring glowing bright. "You broke protocol" He scolded. "We were sent to capture, not kill!"
"You know what those machines did to my planet!" Bleez screamed. "They razed it to the ground!"
"As they did mine!" Razor shouted back. "But there is a time and a place. Our lord promised us vengeance and it will come in time"
Razor turned to Rev, who had recovered from the attack. "This not your fight Green Lantern" He said. "Leave now so that we may take the warbringers to justice"
Rev was trying to catch his breath. "From my perspective, you're trying to kill us for no reason. I won't allow it" He said.
Razor narrowed his eyes. "I have given you your chance, Green Lantern" He said with disdain.
He raised his ring at Rev, glowing a brighter red. As Rev closed his eyes in accepting his fate, there was a loud sonic boom. Everyone turned there heads upward and saw an unknown ship appear. Four Green Lanterns came out and fired at the two Red Lanterns.
Razor and Bleez were having difficulty neutralizing them. Eventually, they found themselves cornered and took cover.
Bleez raised her ring toward her and an image of her master appeared. "My lord, we are unable to achieve our objective" She said. "Four other Green Lanterns intervened and have us pinned down"
"Damn. Can you still reach the ships navigation charts?" Jack asked.
Bleez raised her head, only to duck as a green blast nearly struck her. "Negative" She answered.
She heard the man let out a menacing growl. "We will just have to pluck the information from our prisoners. Return to the ship at once. We will discuss this new threat"
The image faded.
(Red Lantern Command Ship, The Jasper's Revenge)
Jack walked to the cargo hold, where his top scientists were analyzing the energy source his soldiers brought in. As he entered, he saw Ratchet scanning it with a device in his tendrils. Not to be confused with the Autobot medic, this Ratchet was part of an advanced species of tentacle people who isolated themselves to better their own world. However, Ratchet wanted more in his lonely life. He wanted friends. When he left his pod, he was immediately sent to prison and had his limbs amputated. Whatever exactly caused Ratchet to receive a red ring, Jack did not know, but when the two first met, the Red Lantern Armada invaded the planet and took complete control. There were a lot of problems he had to correct.
"Talk to me, Ratchet" said Jack.
"From what I could gather, it is of Cybertronian origin" Ratchet answered. "Though the readings I am getting do not make sense"
"How so?"
"I am getting... many numerous life signatures"
Jack's eyebrows furrowed at the hesitation. "Why did you hesitate?" He asked.
Ratchet stayed silent before answering. "...I detected over a billion life signatures".
There was silence in the room. Jack's mind was processing what was revealed. He closed his eyes as he had an idea of it was. "Ratchet, prepare the our prisoners for interrogation. Immediately" He ordered.
"Yes, my lord"
Ratchet walked out the door, leaving Jack alone. The Lord of Rage stared at the blue glowing object, before his ring glowed bright red, materializing a small device. He held it in his hand and moved it closer to the object. The keycard glowed a bright blue.
A sinister grin formed as an idea came into being. Raising the ring to his lips, he said "Kara, send an excavation team to Earth and recover a corpse of an Autobot. I'll send you the coordinates."
"Yes, my lord" said the Kryptonian.
Jack smiled in satisfaction. The Allspark was his for the taking, the prisoners are going to get their minds invaded, Cybertron's location will be his by the end of the day, and if all goes according to plan, Arcee will be getting a nasty surprise.
All that would make this day perfect is if he found that damn Coluan that took his home.
"Vengeance will be MINE!"
