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Hey people, next chapter here, not too sure about the latest Flash episode. It was very… interesting, but also was a very weak episode. By that, I mean they are constantly making tense situations which wouldn't happen with Barry Allen. He is just too quick, but for the sake of the series, they make him stand still and take it.
Anyway, now that mini-rant is over, it's time for the new episode.
In this one, Kyle learns some new abilities, which he had no idea he could do.
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Chapter 7) Falling from grace…
30th September, 1:00PM – Somewhere above Gotham
Flying smoothly above the clouds, with Hal Jordan and Wonder Woman in tow, I wonder what this is all about. Did Robin really do a report? Didn't think he was THAT nerdy. Glancing to my flying companions, I change my flying position, so that I am now lying side ways to them.
Hal looks once at me and never looks again, while Wonder Woman never looks, not even once.
"Why the silent treatment?" I question and Hal face-palms.
"We told you that this is serious and we don't want you to talk." he goes on, shaking his head disappointingly at me.
"Leave it Hal, he has failed." Wonder Woman orders, disapproval clear in her voice. Failed? Hold on, since when was this a test. "We wanted to see if you can be quiet, when you need to be serious." she elaborates, as though guessing my question.
"Why didn't you tell me, that I need to be serious?" I ask incredulously.
"We did." they both state simultaneously.
"Oh... you did, didn't you." I clench my teeth. Great job Kyle, way to show the League you mean business.
"Next lesson: teamwork." Hal says, after a few minutes of intense silence.
Immediately, he and the Amazonian, dive to the left and soar towards the ground. I freeze mid-air, not knowing what on earth they mean. Diving down after them, I notice the several obstacles laid out in my way, I could tell, as they had huge arrows pointing to them. Hal and Wonder Woman had already went through them and are lifting a crane. Hal with his constructs and Wonder Woman using her brute strength. Thanks for waiting guys, I really appreciate it.
Approaching the first of the two courses. I fly through the rings placed on a few of Gothams buildings, with relative ease, I might add.
Reaching the end, I was feeling confidant, when a wrecking ball smashed me out of the sky. I shake my head after the impact and notice it swinging between the final and second to last ring . What's that for. Let me guess... never be confidant. Reminding myself to have a look out next time, I soar to the next obstacle in the course.
It is a large hole in the side of an abandoned building, narrow, but should be enough for me to fit through, if I stay straight. With the courage of a tiger, I fly into the hole, trying my best to keep a small and streamlined profile.
Narrowly avoiding a cart of junk in the corridor, I make it all the way to the other side.
Fist-bumping the air in victory, I fly to where Wonder Woman and Hal have already lifted the crane to it's new destination in the construction site and impatiently waiting for me to arrive. I could tell Hal was bored, as he folds his arms and taps his chest with his ring, which he is doing now.
"Fail." Wonder Woman announces as I hover closer to her, her brow furrowed.
"Oh come on." I mutter, wondering why all the bad things always happen to me. Firstly, some random person gives me a r lantern ring and runs off, ruining my life. Then, I get to Oa and are slammed down on by Kilowog, god bless his soul. After that, I was sent to this "program" for the side-kicks and I can't be bothered going through the stuff after that.
"Come on kid, it isn't all that bad." Hal assures, trying his best to play the papa-lantern, no doubt.
"Hal, he failed." Wonder Woman shoots my confidence down even further. Does she ever smile?. "Next task." she continues, Hal looks at me sympathetically.
Wonder Woman starts to fly away, leaving me wanting to throw her into that damned crane.
"Wait!." Hal calls out to Wonder Woman and turns back to me. "Follow me, Kyle." he gestures for me to follow and I go on with him, until we reach the abandoned building from before. Reaching around the tenth floor, he puts his hand on the wall.
"Great. Touching a wall, always makes me feel better." I sarcastically remark, rolling my eyes at him.
"Ever learned to phase?" he questions, raising an eyebrow and smirking in a typical fashion for him.
"We c-can p-phase." I stammer in astonishment.
"Hell yeah." he winks. Then, he nods at the wall and strafes back a few yards and going forward, he goes straight through the wall.
"Now that is MLL." I gasp, astonished.
Popping his head throught the wall, quite creepily, he smiles. "MLL?" he interrogates, curious, I can tell.
"Major League Lantern." I explain and he lets out an "ohhhhhhh" and puts his head back in.
"You coming or what?" I hear him call from inside the wall.
"How?" I shout at the wall, which thinking back at it, makes me look insane.
"Just will yourself through, it isn't hard." he snorts arrogantly.
"Since when did you become Guy Gardener?!" I yell back and stare at the wall. From here, I could hear Hal laugh at my joke. I am going to get through this. I WILL get through this. Bracing myself I charge at the wall and just before impact, I remained confidant I will get through. Opening my eyes, I see Hal stood there, proudly.
"Knew you could do it." he states and pats me on the back. "As for now, I just want you to know... this wasn't my choice. At least if you get suspended, then you can spend more time with me and John." he rubs my shoulders and goes outside. Wait... I could get SUSPENDED!. Oh my god, I don't want to get suspended. Who will annoy Superboy all the time?. Relaxing my mind with deep breathing, I phase through the wall, this time it was almost automatic for me.
"I'm in real trouble." I whisper to the air.
Looking down at me as I elevate to her height in the air, is Wonder Woman and her expression remains indifferent.
"We are going to Metropolis." she announces.
Meanwhile, in Happy Harbour
Spending their well earned rest on the beach, is the exhausted members of Young Justice. All apart from one. The entire team is either sat on the sand, or sunbathing. Superboy, along with rest seem bored, but Connor more so. "Why do people go to beaches?" Connor finally speaks the silence that hung over the group, like a net.
"To have fun and relax." Robin sighs, turning onto his back on the bed.
"Fun? You call this fun?" Conor snorts.
"I didn't say it was fun for me, because I'm relaxing." Robin replies, adjusting his shades to fit his new position.
"What's the difference?" the clone carry on, whilst kicking at the sand, causing huge piles of it to be thrown into the air.
"Good point." Wally joins in, running in circles along the beach.
"Stop it Wally, you're getting sand everywhere." Artemis growls and Wally stops, putting his hand over his heart, dramatically apologising.
"Of course, my fine archer." he bows.
"Uh... gross." she retorts, throwing a football at the speedster.
"I wonder where Kaldur is." Megan announces out of nowhere, observing the sea, as though expecting dolphins to jump out.
"I think the better question is: Where's Kyle?" Superboy questions, turning on Robin.
"Yeah, where is he? I thought that nothing has gone wrong... yet." Artemis smirks, following Connor's suit and rounding on Grayson. Jumping in on the group hunt, the others soon do the same.
"He dug his own grave." Robin sighs, sittung up to face his bullies.
"But, you ordered the funeral." Artemis retorts, glaring at the boy wonder.
"Great comeback, babe." Wall compliments, whilst winking at the blonde.
"So disgusting." Artemis grumbles under her breath.
"Okay guys, it's not a big deal. He is only spending the day with Hal Jordan and Wonder Woman." Robin certifies.
"Player." Wally jokes, while nodding his head proudly.
"With a chance of suspension." Robin adds in, hesitantly. Gasps erupt from the team, even Connor stumbles slightly.
"What!?" the entire team yells simultaneously, Dick winces at the backlash.
"Why would you do that!?" Megan cries out.
"You had better hope that he comes back." Connor threatens.
"Or, we will suspend YOU." Artemis joins in.
"What they said." Wally chirps, just returning from speeding off and getting an ice cream.
"Guys, guys, guys. Hey, come on, it was his fault really. Don't blame this on me." Robin begs hopefully.
"We all make mistakes. I remember when I made a mistake." Megan whispers reflectfully, pondering those events.
Taking his merry time, Kaldur emerges from the ocean. Maintaining his usual lack of expression, he strolls to the group and notices the tension. "What is going on?" he sternly interrogates, his eyes sweeping over all members of the group carefully.
"He got Kyle suspended, like an ass." Artemis apprises, glaring menacingly at Robin.
"He's not suspended... at least I hope not." Robin clarifies.
"Then why did you do it?" Connor clenches his teeth.
"I had to, it's like a rule of Batman's. Team, before friends." Robin practically whimpers.
"He does have a point." Wally shrugs his shoulders.
"I agree." Kaldur nods. "Kyle must learn, that the team is more important." he continues, looking to each member every couple of words.
"Okay... now that's out of the way, anyone up for a game of volleyball?" Wally suggests, nudging Artemis in the back.
"I'm in." Megan immediately shoots up with her hand in the air.
"Yeah, I'm in." Connor nods.
"As long as I'm not on his team." Artemis points at Wally.
"Sure thing." Wally winks.
"Do you know how annoying you are?" Artemis hisses.
"I am ready, for this game of yours." Aqualad accepts and walks with Wally, Megan, Artemis and Connor to the court already set up. Megan sees that Robin is still sat down and gestures him to follow. Sighing for the third time, he climbs up and runs over.
Over Metropolis
Being accompanied by Hal and Wonder Woman to Metropolis, it's safe to say that my nerves were everywhere. This is so embarrasing. Why is happening to me? Help me... anybody. Suddenly halting and hovering the air, Hal and the Princess wait for me to catch up. Why are they so fast?. Doing the same as they did, I stop and hover.
Let's get this over with.
Taking a deep breath, I was going to speak, but was cut off by Wonder Woman. "Final task: Trust." she illuminates me, still being a bit on the vague side.
"I don't think this should be hard for you." Hale smirks. " Simply put, talk to us." he instructs.
"About what?" I inquire.
"Anything you haven't told anyone else." Wonder Woman interprets, exhanging a look with Hal.
"Wow, that's personal." I remark and spend the next five minutes letting off the occasional "Uhmmm" or "ahhh".
"We haven't got all day, kiddo." Hal rudely interrupts. I have to tell them, they will find out eventually, anyway. Turning around to them and try to speak, but nothing comes out, my mouth still trying to form the words. Who am I kidding? I can't tell them. Hal moves hand, gesturing for me to spit it out.
"I wasn't chosen!" I blurt out, half-yelling.
Hal looks at Wonder Woman, both of them sharing the same befuddled expression. "What do you mean?" the princess raises an eyebrow.
"As in I-I was... wasn't c-chosen." I stammer, mid-panic attack.
"Okay, calm down Kyle. Deep breaths." he suggests and I follow his instructions, taking quick, but deep breaths. "Now... explain... please." he orders, backing away to give me some space.
"It all started that night. I remember that I was walking down the alley and then... some weird blue guy came up to me and practically shoved the ring in my hand." I explain.
"Blue guy?" Hal questions flabbergasted.
"Yeah, around yey high." I point out a point on my waist with my hand.
Without another word, Hal leads Wonder Woman away by the arm. Whispering furiously into her ear. I really shouldn't have told him, should I?. After around fifteen minutes of a heated conversation, Hal flies away and Wonder Woman approaches me.
"As of now, you are on temporary leave." she informs. They can't do this!. "For the next two days, you will be evaluated on Oa and only then, will you return." she firmly states, but her eyes betray her words. Don't tell me, she pities me. I am Kyle Rayner and I will not stand for this.
"Okay." I grunt, lacking the courage to say it to her face. "I'll remember this." I mutter uner my breath, when she hears, she looks like I slapped her across the face. Wow. Did I really play that card? Kyle, you mean person.
Mockingly saluting, I take off for Oa, desperately hoping that I will come back.
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Hope you liked this chapter and I am sorry it's a bit shorter.
Kyle Rayner, signing off.
