Back with some emotional dwelling on Kyle's part.

Hal and Kyle drove their way towards Wayne Manor with stride. While they brought their suitcases along, just in case, they still had the keys to their hotel room in the event they returned after the trial. Hal was in a sour mood. It took everything for him not to go after the cop car that held Bueno, Kyle's presence been the biggest reason. He put on a smile for Kyle, trying not to worry him, but it still enraged Hal to see the smug grin on the man's face and Kyle's trauma.

They didn't speak during the drive. With very little to talk about between the trial recess and the journey to Bruce's, neither had anything to really say. Kyle was still a little shaken and outside of what Hal had on his mind, he didn't want to upset him by starting a conversation.

They pulled into the manor's driveway without issue and exited the car. The first person they saw was Alfred, who promptly showed them into the house. Inside, Bruce was waiting for them. He showed them to the spare bedroom that he offered them for the night. They would have to share it since Bruce's children were home, not that Hal or Kyle cared. It was only temporary.

"Make yourselves at home." Bruce offered before directing his attention towards Kyle. "I'd like to go through a few things for the trial once you get settled in."

"Okay." Kyle accepted.

Bruce walked through several questions that Kyle might encounter on both sides. And while Kyle was able to muster up the courage to answer the questions from the opposition that Bruce asked. The prep time was appreciated, and Kyle felt more comfortable being questioned. He knew Bruce wasn't going to be the one interrogating him, sure, and the approach could be a little more aggressive, but having Bruce go through this with Kyle was a necessity.

However, with the practice questioning came with an inner sense of anger. Anger coming from Kyle. Hal was surprised to see Kyle harboring it. It wasn't directed at Bruce, but it didn't go unnoticed. Something didn't seem right.

After they finished their trial run and Bruce left the room, Hal pulled Kyle aside. They sat opposite of each other, and Kyle was a little curious as to what was going on.

"Are you okay?" Hal asked.

"Yeah." Kyle sighed. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"You just seem a little agitated that's all."

Kyle was a little surprised by the accusation. He awkwardly rubbed the back of his head.

"Am I?"

Hal simply glared at him, not interested in Kyle's denial.

"Okay, I guess I am a little."

"Why?"

Kyle sighed, leaning forward slightly.

"I'm angry at myself. I'm angry at the situation. I'm angry at you."

Hal was stunned by Kyle's last declaration. Having heard Kyle previously state that he wasn't upset at him, Hal was confused by this sudden change in emotion.

"Why are you angry at me?"

"Because you brought me here." Kyle brushed his bangs to the side. "I know I said that I wasn't before, but that was before I sat down and did some thinking." Kyle glared at Hal. "I will always understand why you did this, and I appreciate how you and Bruce are helping me, but I've come to realize just how much I hate it." Kyle jolted up. "I confided in you and the first few days were great. Traumatizing obviously, but I loved that you were so supportive. That you were there. You were all I needed. And here we are, half way across the country, and I feel like I'm dying inside." Kyle's hands gestured towards his chest before flailing them out. "Every day the sorrow and trauma festers more. I can't take it anymore."

Kyle was visible shaking in distress. Hal approached him cautiously, placing his hands on Kyle's shoulders. Kyle let him, not caring. He knew Hal was trying to be supportive.

"I'm sorry." Hal apologized. "I know you're probably tired of hearing that, but I'm so sorry."

"I just want to go home." Kyle sighed.

"And we will. You can stay with me and I'll protect you, but we have to finish what we started."

Kyle threw his arms around Hal, hissing in anger and pain. He was frustrated, but couldn't find the words to describe it further than he did. Frustrated tears leaked from his eyes as Kyle tried to emote his frustration.

It was around eleven when Hal and Kyle arrived at the courthouse. Bruce got there early to get his third son's lunch and good seats. Kyle had calmed down some, but that wasn't to say that he wasn't still harboring some anger.

A burst of yellow smashed the ground in front of them, startling the crowd that was there. Hal was able to protect Kyle from the blast, but its origin bothered him. Looking up, he was able to identify the culprit. Clad in black and yellow was an all too unfriendly figure.

"So you thought you could get away from me, did you?" Sinestro inquired.

Yes, I've decided to include Sinestro. It was always my plan to, since I made that reference to him back in chapter 2. With that said, you can probably guess who else will be appearing.