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Kid Lantern	By : JessieMundaiFan Category: DC Verse Cartoons > Young Justice Views: 2074 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Disclaimer: This is a fan-made story I do not own Young Justice. If I did own Young Justice do you think I would be writing stories about?
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(General POV)
Darren coughed lowly into his hand as he snuggled deeper into his covers.
"Aw honey, are you sick?" Trina rubbed her son's head gently.
"Yes," Darren whispered starting to cough again.
"What happened, you never get sick," Trina shook her head feeling her son's forehead to see if he had a temperature.
"I think that I've just been working so hard at school and on my art that I just tired myself out," Darren mumbled.
"Hm, you don't seem to have a fever," Trina said, "you think a day in bed might make you feel better?"
Darren nodded slowly.
"Okay," Trina smiled and stood up from her son's bed, "I'll call the school and tell them you're going to be out today."
"Thanks mom," Darren told her sickly.
"Get better sweetie," Trina said as she gently closed his door.
After a couple minutes Darren let out a deep breath and flung off his covers revealing that he already had his superhero suit on.
"I didn't think she'd buy it for a second," Darren sighed using his ring to put on his mask.
Snatching his backpack from his desk, Darren ran to his window and flew out of it to greet his father and John who were floating above his house.
"Were you guys waiting long," Darren asked.
"Naw," John waved him off, "we just got here a second ago."
"You ready," Hal asked his son.
"Yep," Darren nodded slipping on his backpack.
"Then let's move," Hal ordered flying into the sky.
…
Darren's first trip of Oa was nothing short of awe inspiring. He just simply could not believe how one place could be so beautiful. Although, you would think that after one visit the feeling of awe would have worn off.
You are sorely mistaken. This vast cybernetic world could never get tiring to see due to all the activity and lights flashing about the city. At first glance the main city Oa looks like nothing but a set of mountains. But by exploring further you will find that each mountain to be their own separate skyscraper specifically design to deceive strangers.
As Hal, John, and Darren touched down on Oa none of them could keep a smile off of their faces. It seems with each visit Oa gets more beautiful and radiant.
"It's like a home away from home," Hal stretched happily observing the scenery.
"It sure is," John nodded in bemusement.
"Darren what do you think," Hal froze as he turned around to look at his son.
Currently, Darren was sketching the landmarks right by the main city of Oa. He looked to be concentrating deeply.
Darren felt that this time he had to draw something's of Oa since last time he didn't have his sketchbook with him, and thus he was sketching like his hand was on fire right now.
"Oh no," Hal groaned in amusement, "he's in artist mood."
"Do you think we should snap him out of it," John wondered.
"I would but the last time I tried to do that I almost got a green mace to the face," Hal chuckled to himself.
"What are you idiots doing," a rough voice said from behind him.
Turning around, John and Hal saw both Kyle Rayner and Guy Gardner looking at them. Kyle had a look of amusement while Guy was scowling.
"Good to see you Kyle," Hal grinned at the other earth Green Lantern while giving Guy a small glare.
"What do you want Guy," Hal asked rudely.
"We're here to escort you morons to the restricted section of the main library of course," Guy snorted, "why else would I be around this failure of an artist beside me."
Kyle opted to do the smart thing and ignore Guy in order to focus on Darren who was still engrossed in his drawing. Carefully, he creped over to the young Green Lantern and got behind him.
"Hey Darren," Kyle drew out teasingly, "time to come back to reality our young Picasso."
Kyle gently shook Darren's shoulder to get his attention. This was a bad idea seeing as Darren nearly blasted Kyle's head off due to shock. Luckily, Kyle moved out of the way in time.
"Kyle," Darren squeaked feeling ashamed of his actions, "I'm so sorry."
"Don't sweat it kid," Kyle sent him smirked, "I've had worse things thrown at me. Anyway, I got something for you."
"What," Darren blinked at him curiously.
Kyle grinned and handed Darren a DVD labeled "Darren's Big Fight."
"It's your rumble with Guy," Kyle told him, "I told you I'd give it to you."
"Thanks a lot Kyle," Darren smiled and put the DVD in his backpack along with his sketchbook.
"Not a problem kid," Kyle ruffled the teenage boys hair affectionately, "now come on, let's go find out about that Ring of Silence."
Darren nodded and followed Kyle along with his father and John.
As they passed Guy, the older Green Lantern swiftly smacked Darren across the head.
"Ow," Darren groaned and looking up at Guy.
"What did I do," Darren demanded weakly.
"Exist," is all Guy said as he didn't bother turning around to answer.
Darren narrowed his eyes at him in question. Upon observation, he noticed that there was no anger in Guy's voice or in his stance. Darren hoped that this was just the way that Guy showed affection to others and not that there was any bad blood between them.
Both John and Kyle held onto Hal's shoulders to stop him from doing something he might, or might not, regret.
"Just ignore him buddy," Kyle advised, "you know we can't doing anything to him without the Guardians on our asses."
"Doesn't change the fact that I want to punch his face in," Hal growled.
"This is going to be a long visit," Darren mumbled to himself.
…
Wally yawned to himself as he walked into school, yet another day of boredom and doing nothing in class.
Too bad Darren's not coming today.
"Darren," Wally sighed dreamily.
He still couldn't believe that Darren is interested in him. Wally surely thought he was going to be rejected in a big way.
"This is so awesome," Wally pumped his fist repeated, "I'm so awesome. I can't wait to take him out. I know just the place to. He's is going to flip when I…"
Because he was not paying attention, Wally accidently hit somebody on their side causing their books to fall to the ground.
"Oh crap I'm sorry," Wally apologized quickly.
"It's cool," the person shrugged as he leaned down and got his books.
As the boy stood up Wally unconsciously narrowed his eyes at the guy.
"You're that Todd guy," Wally pointed at him accusingly.
The blond male gasped mockingly.
"So I am," Todd replied smartly, "great observation West."
Wally narrowed his eyes at him warningly.
"Say, where is Darren?" Todd looked around as if expecting him to come around the corner any second.
"Not at school," Wally repressed the urge to smirk at the downtrodden mood the blond male gained, "he's at home sick."
Wally got a text from Darren saying that he's was going to get more information on that Ring of Silence that Tobi guy was talking about. Needless to say that left Wally feeling ecstatic.
Speaking of Tobi…
(Flashback)
"So you couldn't find anything from his fingerprints," Wally demanded through his communicator.
"No unfortunately," Dick sighed, "this guy must have some way of cloaking his DNA or something because I couldn't find anything."
Wally growled angrily.
"All I know is that he's definitely from earth," Dick told his friend.
"Really? Are you sure," Wally asked.
"Yep," Dick confirmed, "that was pretty much all I could get from his fingerprints."
"So we should be on the lookout for a human boy," Wally nodded to himself.
"A teenage human boy," Dick advised, "for all you know he could be someone at your school, maybe even your neighborhood."
Wally sighed as a feeling of dread washed over him.
(End Flashback)
"West…West…West!"
"What," Wally snapped himself out of his memories to meet an annoyed looking Todd.
"I asked if you had Darren's phone number," Todd asked, "I wanted to call and see if he's alright."
"He's fine," Wally said with emphasis, "he'll be better in the morning."
Todd held up his hands in defeat.
"Hey I just wanted to see if he's alright," Todd argued, "I got next period off so I didn't think it would hurt to see if he needed someone to visit him or something, just a friendly helping hand."
"You two aren't friends, you barely even know each other," Wally hissed, "and besides I'm all the help he needs."
"I thought you two weren't together," Todd sneered.
"We are now," Wally said lying somewhat, "so just back off."
Todd's whole body seemed to freeze. He looked to be trying to contain an indescribable anger for some reason.
"That's a lie," Todd grinded out.
"What," Wally raised an eyebrow at him.
"That's a lie," Todd snapped loudly gaining the attention of everyone around them.
Wally looked around nervously as all the students had their eyes on the two of them.
"," the stern voice of the Vice Principal Mrs. Young called out.
Everyone turned to see her approaching Wally and Todd. Her arms were folded and she had no nonsense air about her.
"What," Todd demanded rudely.
"A word in my office please," Mrs. Young ordered softly but dangerous.
With some hesitation, Todd followed her into her office slamming the door behind.
Slowly, everyone in the hall returned to what they were doing before, while secretly wondering what just happen.
Wally blinked a couple times in confusion before snorting to himself.
"Serves him right," Wally snorted starting to walk to his first class again, "wanting to visit Darren while he's sick. Where does he…"
"Wait a minute," Wally stopped mid step as a thought crossed his mind.
Why did he just ask for Darren's phone number? Wally rubbed his chin in thought, you'd think he'd asked for his number and address seeing as he as so concerned.
Unless…
Wally looked at the door of the Vice Principals office cautiously.
"Unless he already has Darren's address," Wally voiced aloud.
…
"Wow," Darren exclaimed as they walked further into the Green Lantern library, "this part of the library is huge! I wonder why I didn't go to this part before."
"They don't call it the restricted section for nothing kid," Kyle smirked continuing to guide them through the many sections of books.
"So where is the book we're looking for," John asked.
"Somewhere on the back shelves," Kyle sighed, "the Guardians didn't tell us what book it was specifically."
"Lazy bastards," Guy grumbled.
"Do you have to be here," Hal raised an eyebrow at him.
"Yes, do you have a…"
"Both of us were ordered to escort and help you find the book you're looking for," Kyle answered stopping the two of them from going at it again, "trust me Hal you'll need all the help you can get to rifle through these books."
"Okay, let's just look around until we find it," Hal suggested not knowing what else to do in this situation.
With a nod, everyone took a shelf and started searching through the books. Within the books held endless amounts of information on some of the most dangerous and powerful weapons in the universe.
"Let's see," Kyle said to himself eyeing all the book titles.
"Hammer of Justice? No. Cloak of Thunder? No. Helmet of Hurricanes? No. Katanas of …"
"I found it," Darren announced pulling out a book from the far left corner.
Everyone rushed over to Darren who was now dusted off the cover of the book.
"The Power of Silence," Darren read the title aloud for everyone before handing it over to his father.
"Let's see what it says," Hal opened up the book and skimmed through a couple pages before he found a good summary of the book, "here we go!"
"Read it," Kyle urged.
"The Ring of Silence is the power of the color gray. Created to be a balancing system for the power rings, it is the exact opposite of the Emotional Spectrum due to it not relying on any emotion to reach its fully potential but instead it is powered by no emotion at all."
"But that's impossible," John interjected shaking his head, "nobody has no emotions. Everybody feels something sooner or later."
Hal shrugged and continued to read.
"The Ring of Silence is just as powerful as all the rings in the Emotional Spectrum combined. Due to this fact, there is only one Ring of Silence in existence and it can only be used by combining the powers of two colors in the Emotional Spectrum into one. The reason for this is because the power of the Ring of Silence is too much for one person so by the power of the ring at least two of more people must fuse to become one person. Also the two ring users in question must be naturals in their craft."
"That explains what Tobi wants me for," Darren proclaimed, "but it doesn't explain why he wants me specifically. There are plenty of great Green Lanterns in the Corps right now, and way better than me. There isn't a prophecy or something like that in the book is it?"
"Nope," Hal denied flipping through a couple more pages, "it literally could be any Lantern of any Corps."
"Tobi?" Kyle looked toward Darren, "that's the kid you told us about that was stalking Darren isn't it?"
"Unfortunately," Hal grinded out.
Kyle moved over and put a comforting hand on Hal's shoulder.
"Just what exactly can the ring do," John asked, "if it's as powerful as the book says it could cause some major damage to the universe?"
"Well," Hal flipped through the pages to the book on the Ring of Silence's power.
"Aside from the standard Lantern powers, the book says the ring has to power to create a universe filled of nothingness. It can cast worlds into darkness making it seem like time has stood still. There will be no emotion, movement, or faith left once the Ring of Silence gets done with a star or planet."
"That's…horrible," Darren gasped unable to find any other words so say.
"Where is the ring now," Kyle questioned, "we can find it, capture it, and make sure no one uses it!"
Everyone else nodded determinedly.
"The book doesn't tell the location of the ring," Hal informed them flattening their moods, "my guess is that it's probably with that Tobi kid. Why else would he be going on about it all the time?"
"Then we should find him and pound his head in," Guy punched his fist in anticipation.
For once, no one had any disagreements with Guy.
"But the question is how," Darren asked.
Everyone turned to look at him.
"We don't know who he really is or where he lives," Darren sighed hopelessly.
"So he could be anywhere," Kyle stated lowly.
…...
"Okay class I want you to read chapter…"
What is that Todd guys deal, Wally thought to himself in frustration.
It's too early to start making assumptions but I can't help myself, Wally ran his hands through his hair in frustration.
Wally sighed and racked his brain for all he knows about Todd.
One, he's obsessed with Darren.
Two, he might know where Darren lives.
Three, his full name is Todd Bolinbi.
Wait a minute. Wally's his widened in shock.
"Oh my god," Wally shouted standing up from his seat.
Wally blushed as everyone in the class, including the teacher stared at him.
"Sorry," Wally chuckled nervously and slowly sat back down at his seat.
The teacher narrowed her eyes for a brief moment before turning back to the chalkboard.
"Anyway class, tonight for homework I want you all to write a…"
Wally stared out the window going back to his thoughts.
Todd Bolinbi. The first two letters of his name are 'to', and the last two letters of his last name are 'bi'. To and bi make the name Tobi!
Wally's fists clenched eagerly.
Todd has to be Tobi, I'm sure of it, Wally grinned excitedly.
As soon as the bell rang, Wally practically ran out of the room and out of the school via the back exit.
Once he saw the coast was clear, Wally took out his cellphone and dialed Dick.
"You're lucky I have free period right now," Dick grunted, "what is it?"
"I know who Tobi is," Wally bounced happily.
"You do," Dick asked in shock.
"Yeah, it's this blond kid named Todd Bolinbi," Wally informed him, "he's really obsessed with Darren. And get this, the first letters of his first name and last letters of his last name make the name Tobi. It's so simple."
"Hmm," Dick sounded like he was thinking.
"What the problem," Wally asked impatiently.
"You said he had blond hair," Dick questioned, "but Tobi's hair was blue."
Wally thought back to when they met that creep and remembered that he did indeed have obvious blue hair.
"Shit," Wally kicked a trash can in frustration.
"What other similarities do Tobi and Todd have," Dick asked.
"Well," Wally had to think about this not being too sure of himself this time, "they both have blue eyes and around the same build I guess."
"Get some information and then get back to me," Dick advised.
"But…"
"We can't confront someone unless we're one hundred percent sure he's Tobi," Dick ordered, "we don't need any unnecessary mishaps."
Wally sighed heavily into his phone but agreed nonetheless.
"You're right," Wally admitted reluctantly, "I'll get back to you."
"Fine," and with that Dick hung up.
Wally closed his phone roughly and went back into school determined to expose Todd as the fraud he truly was.
While he was running through the halls he was tripped up by something causing him to fall flat on his face.
Wally looked behind him to see the foot of Theodore Bani.
Said boy was leaning on a locker staring down at him with his emotionless deep blue eyes. Also, as always, there was a beany hat on present on his head (which was strange seeing as it was unbelievably hot in the school today).
"What is your problem Theodore," Wally growled standing up to face him.
The other boy scowled and walked closer to the speedster.
"The name is Theo," he corrected angrily, "call me Theodore again and you'll find yourself with forty bullets in your chest."
"Why are you at school," Wally asked ignoring the threat directed at him, "you never knew use to come here before."
"Sudden inspiration," Theo told him vaguely.
"Huh," Wally blinked at him looking clueless.
The speedster went to ask him some more questions, but just then the principal came on the speakers.
"Students, a dangerous villain has been spotted near the area school, please evacuate your classrooms in an orderly fashion and remain calm."
"Dammit," Wally grumbled and looked over at Theo to see that he was gone.
"This day isn't turning out well," Wally groaned to himself.
…
After that long visit to Oa, Darren just felt like flying right into bed and taking a long and deserved rest.
Carefully, he floated down to his neighborhood being cautious of any witnessing to his decent down. Spotting a familiar mop of red head, Darren changed direction and floated directly next to his friend.
"Hey Wally," Darren greeted taking his suit off as his feet hit the ground.
Said speedster jumped in shock and turned around wide eyed. The young superhero looked to be worn out.
"Are you okay," Darren asked in concern.
Wally, just now noticing his semi-pitiful state, quickly composed himself puffing out his chest.
"I'm just fine," Wally voiced deeply hitting his chest for emphasis, "just a little mishap in town that's all."
"But you handled it didn't you," Darren wondered.
With a smirk, Wally walked over to his friend and put an arm over his shoulder.
"Darren, it's takes a lot more than a couple baddies to get me," Wally bragged, "I am the amazing Kid Flash after all."
"How could I forget," Darren smiled and put his hand on Wally's.
Wally blushed as their hands made contact with one another's. The feeling left him quiet flustered.
"So, um, uh, can you Lanterns change your hair color," Wally blurted out.
Darren just blinked at him.
"I think I have a good idea who Tobi is," Wally didn't want to say the name out of fear that he be wrong, "the only problem is the hair colors are wrong."
"Can Lanterns change hair colors," Darren repeated thinking about the question, "I guess we could in theory."
"Really," Wally's eyes practically glowed in excitement.
Darren nodded.
"Although I don't think anyone ever does it. I heard that whenever someone tries to make something like a tattoo on their body when they put on their suit, they'd have to remake that tattoo every time they put on the suit because that change isn't a part of their uniform. I guess the same would apply for dying your hair."
"Sweet," Wally pumped his fist, "so I might be right."
"Who did you have in mind," Darren questioned.
"Not telling," Wally grinned teasingly, "you'll have to wait until I bust the bastard."
Darren pouted and playfully nudged his friends shoulder before yawning tiredly.
"I really want to sleep right now," Darren rubbing his eyes feeling exhausted, "how about you?"
"Right now? I'd rather be kissing you," Wally confessed bluntly.
Darren eyes widened as a big blush made it onto his face.
"Wally I, um…"
"But it wouldn't feel right," Wally said sparing his friend the embarrassment.
"Huh," Darren blinked in confusion.
"I want to take you out on a date first," Wally admitted with a smile, "and give you something to really kiss me over. So, will you go out with me?"
"Yes," Darren said immediately falling into his friends arms, "I'd love to."
"Great," Wally grinned happily, "because I have something really special planned but…"
"What is it," Darren wondered.
"I won't have everything ready for a while," Wally winced sadly.
Darren gave him a comforting smile and kissed him on the cheek.
"I don't mind waiting," Darren shook his head chuckling, "I like you Wally."
"I like you to Darren," Wally nodded, "probably more than I should at this point."
"So, I'll see you tomorrow," Darren questioned stepping away slightly.
"Of course," Wally sighed, "we have to back to hell, I mean school."
Darren smiled with a small waved he started walking back to his house.
Once Darren wasn't in hearing range anymore, Wally let out giant yell of success and ran into his house excitedly.
Things were shaping up for these two.
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