A/N: Thanks everyone for the support you've shown me. FYI I am dividing this arc of the story into two parts, hope you guys don't mind. I also hope you enjoy Tyron. I am also very sorry for the late uploads I have been busy and I'm sorry that this chapter is so short, remember fanterns keep the hopes up and All Will Be Well.

Chapter 7: Tyron [Part One]

I've hidden so much from you Korin, everything. It was time I told you the truth, the truth about your father whose ring you now wield. Your father, Green Lantern Tyron.

He wasn't always a Green Lantern. Before he was knighted as an Emerald Knight, he was of the Ishran Civil Force, the Ishran police force but when the Green Lantern of our sector died, he was chosen to wield his ring. He was a brilliant Lantern but his story is a sad tale to tell.

Tyron was patrolling the area of the capital Ishvan, as he flew past the people greeted him with respect and with bright smiles. Ishra was peaceful once more. Suddenly he heard a loud scream in the distance calling for help, so much for peace.

Tyron focused on the power of Will and willed him himself to fly faster to the direction of the scream. Soon he saw the crime that had taken place, a kidnapping. Tyron hated this crime the most, not just because he has a son but because he always thought that men who were heartless enough to take children were cowards.

The woman called out to Tyron;

"He's taken my daughter please stop him!"

Now he had just made an enemy out of Ishra's Emerald Guardian.

Tyron didn't relent he flew faster after the perpetrator and quickly caught up to him. The perpetrator was driving his vehicle and Tyron stood before him, before the perp could step on the brakes Tyron had already created a giant hand construct and halted the vehicle in its tracks. Tyron walked toward the back door of the vehicle to see a young girl tied up, he opened the door and released her. He then, walked to the drivers seat and pulled out the still-shaken perp.

"In brightest day In blackest night
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil's might
Beware my power Green Lantern's Light" Tyron murmured as he fixated a glare on the the perp. His icy-blue eyes were stern. Soon the Ishran Force came to apprehend the perp and Tyron smiled to himself.

"Ishra's finest" he murmured. An officer approached him and had a wide smile plastered on his face.

"Our Green Lantern saves us once more" the officer said as he patted Tyron's back. "You really helped us out here"

"I only did what was right" Tyron replied. "How is the force doing nowadays?"

The officer smiled as he adjusted his uniform collar. "It's a bit more relaxed thanks to you" Suddenly his eyes lit up as an idea popped into his head. "Tyron, how about you and I grab a drink, for old time's sake?"

The happy glow in Tyron's eyes disappeared. He did want to have a drink with his old friend but today was an important day. He made a promise and it was a promise he couldn't break.

A promise he would never break.

"I'm sorry old friend, I have something on today. Perhaps another time?"

The officer finally realized how insensitive his words were. "Oh my, forgive me old friend. I have forgotten how important this day is for you"

Tyron smiled gently to him, "It is alright. I'm afraid I have to go now, it was nice to see you again my friend" Tyron began to levitate himself above the ground as the officer called out him;

"Send my regards to your father and your little boy, Korin!"

"I will!" Tyron yelled in reply he then, flew back home with a trail of green light behind him.

As Tyron returned home, he saw his father and his beautiful son waiting for him. His son, Korin had the sweetest smile that could light up the entire planet just like his mother.

Cairin...

Tyron pulled himself together. He landed and his son ran to him and embraced him.

"Papa!" the young Korin exclaimed. Tyron smiled and lifted his son up, then he turned to see his father smiling kindly at him.

"How's my little boy?" Tyron said as he nuzzled his son. He felt his heart wrench, he wished he could spend more time with his son but he has responsibilities as a Green Lantern as well. He turned to his father. "How was he, father?"

"He was good. Quiet as usual though" his father replied. "He's spending time with the neighbor's daughter so I guess he's socializing"

"He is a late bloomer" Tyron chuckled as he carried Korin lovingly. "My little deliverer"

Tyron remembered the day he named Korin, for Ishrans the naming of the child is based on their body marks. The Ishrans believe that the child's destiny is written on their bodies as birthmarks. Since Korin's marks resemble the Korin bird, a bird species of Ishra. He was named Korin. The term 'Korin' in Ishranian also meant deliverer and savior. Tyron knew that Korin was destined for great things, he knew.

"We're going to see her today, right?" Tyron's father asked, he carried a basket filled with flowers and myrrh. Tyron breathed deeply and nodded. He gently ruffled Korin's hair.

"We're going to see mommy now, Korin. You ready, buddy?" Tyron asked and Korin smiled and nodded in reply.

They began walking toward the edge of the the capital until the reached a mausoleum. Tyron rolled the rock covering the entrance and entered it, Tyron reached a tomb deep within the mausoleum and the named carved on it was...Cairin.

Korin wanted to help his grandfather to put flowers about her tomb. Tyron watched them, as he did so and memories of his moments with Cairin came flooding in. His wife, his one true love was gone and he was left behind to take care of the one thing that brought meaning to his life. Korin.

The memories kept replaying over and over in his head, his guilt burned into his mind. His wife dying of a in curable disease, and where was he?
He was away on Green Lantern duty. When he returned, he returned to see her lifeless body and hold her cold hand as he mourned. Ever since that day, he promised to keep the day of her death sacred and made sure he didn't leave.

He wore the Green Lantern uniform with pride and he knew deep down that being a Green Lantern was the highest of honors but the greatest of responsibilities and most of those responsibilities involved sacrificed. Not being there for his wife's death wasn't the first thing he had sacrificed and it will not be his last.

Once they were done paying respects to Cairin's grave, they returned home. After dinner, Tyron proceeded to his room where he trained and kept his portable battery. He placed the battery on his table and began charging his ring;

"In brightest day In blackest night
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil's might
Beware my power Green Lantern's Light" he murmured. His ring soon glowed a bright green and the power of will filled him entirely. At precisely that moment, his ring began to blink. A message from Oa.

"This is Green Lantern Tyron of Sector 0721" he began speaking to the ring.

"How may I be of assistance?"

"Green Lantern of Sector 0721, there is a mission for you. Report back to Oa for briefing" a voice spoke back. It was the voice of one of the Guardians, Appa Ali Apsa. Tyron sighed sadly.

"Acknowledged, reporting back immediately"

Then, the communication ended. Tyron gaze at the ring he wore on his middle finger as he felt disappointed because he could only spend so little time with his son.

"Another mission on Oa?" A voice spoke from behind Tyron. Tyron turned to see who it was and saw it was his father. Tyron looked away once more and whispered;

"Yes"

"How long this time?"

"I honestly don't know. I feel bad, for leaving Korin again" Tyron said as he held the back of his neck. His father smiled and gave him a firm pat on his shoulder.

"Go tuck him in and sing that lullaby of yours, before you go" He suggested. "It will make him feel happy"

"What makes you so certain?"

"Because the most comforting thing in the world is hearing the voice of your father before you fall asleep. For you will know that he is always there to protect you"

Tyron smiled. It was a good idea to see his son before he went off, the guilt was growing within him but what could he do? He was a Green Lantern, it was his duty to protect others even if it costs him time with his son that he loves with all his heart. He walked out of his room and entered his son's room. He saw his son comfortably beneath the covers and prepared to get a good night's sleep. Korin saw his father come in and a wide grin was plastered on his face as he exclaimed;

"Papa!"

"Hey" Tyron gently spoke with huskiness in his voice. He sat at Korin's bedside and tucked him in, he slowly ran his hand through Korin's messy black locks and smiled. "Do you want a lullaby tonight?"

Korin nodded as he grinned in anticipation and held his father's large hands in his. Tyron began to sing;

"In brightest day,
In blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight.

The time has come for my flight,
I'm sorry to leave you tonight,
If you wake before its time,
Remember this lullaby.

In your dreams keep me near,
And never ever fear,
For Will shall carry you through,
And protect you like I do."

At the end of the song, Korin fell asleep. His father gazed at him with pain and guilt on his eyes. He gripped his son's hand and slowly released it, he then stood up and left the room.

The Green Lantern made his way outside, Tyron looked at his father and said;

"Take care of Korin"

His father nodded and replied, "You know I will"

Tyron then powered up into his Green Lantern suit and looked to the sky. Raising his hand in the air, he jumped up and flew away leaving a trail of green energy in his wake.