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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)
It was beautiful and peaceful night tonight. The night was young and people were making the most of it. Parties were being thrown and fun was being had all over the world.
However, in one building in a secluded part of the planet plans of mayhem were being hatched.
"Is everything going according to plan," L-1 asked the other members of The Light.
"Why of course," L-3 replied sounding slightly insulted anyone would think otherwise, "I made all the arrangements myself after all."
"And what about you boy," L-1 demanded.
Tobi jumped in shock as he was finally addressed. The members of The Light have been talking amongst themselves for the [ast thirty minutes and have been pretty much ignoring the blue lanterns existence.
"What," Tobi asked for clarification.
"I asked were you prepared for tomorrow night," L-1 questioned talking slowly.
"O-Of course," Tobi insisted somewhat nervously. He slightly intimidated by in a room filled with so many of the world's most dangerous villains.
"Good," L-1 gave him a nod, "and just remember to only make your move once you're sure everyone is busy with L-4's… little show."
He gestured to L-4 who gave the blue lantern a nasty grin.
"Don't worry I will," Tobi nodded in assurance.
"Make sure you do," L-1 warned with emphasis.
Seeing no reason to still be here, Tobi walked out of building. Once outside he took flight into the sky.
"Just you wait Darren," Tobi whispered fondly, "soon we will be one and together we will cleanse the universe, permanently."
Meanwhile, back at the building, The Light's meeting was still going on.
"Wow, that kid doesn't have much brains does he," L-5 said chuckling to himself.
"Regardless, this does work to our advantage," L-7 voiced in his robotic voice, "the distraction he will make will provide useful for our cause."
"I agree," L-1 said smoothly while giving L-4 a dark look.
"Just make sure you implant 'it' within that foolish boy," L-1 ordered sternly, "I want no mistakes."
"Don't worry about that boy," L-4 waved off L-1's demanded, "I know exactly what to do with him."
"Good and with that boy we can make the world ours," L-1 declared sinisterly.
…...
"You two are going out," Megan cried out looked at Wally and Darren excitedly.
When Wally and Darren walked into base together Robin dramatically stood up and announced that the two of them were dating. Of course no one believed him at first because he's Robin, but catching the blushing facing on the boys in question caused an uproar.
"Uh…"
Both boys looked really uncomfortable under Megan's big eyed gaze. It was intimating and cutesy at the same time.
"Yes?" Wally voice cautiously.
With a squeal so loud that Conner had to cover his ears in pain, Megan jumped up and hugged the both of them tightly.
"I am so happy for you two," Megan smiled at the both of them.
"Thanks Megan but your cutting off our circulation," Wally struggled to say.
"Oh oops, sorry," Megan giggled releasing both of them.
Silently, Artemis walked over to them standing next to Megan. For a couple seconds she did nothing but stare at the two of them until she finally reached up and smacked them both on the head.
"What was that for," Wally hissed rubbing his head.
"For being guys and taking forever to come out of the closet," Artemis answered rolling hers at him.
"Weren't being homophobic," Darren protested, "it just happen gradually is all."
"You two are still idiot," Artemis protested, "it's not like anyone couldn't see this coming."
"I didn't," Robin exclaimed in shock, "this totally and completely caught me by surprise. In all my years…"
Robin was quickly silenced by Aqualad who was giving Wally and Darren and encouraging smile.
"I am glad both of found your way to each other," Aqualad told them honestly, "you two deserve each other."
"Ah geez Aqualad," Wally grumbled blushing slightly.
Superboy said nothing verbally but he did give the both of them a nod of approval.
"So where are you two going on your first date," Megan asked practically bouncing in excitement.
"Uh," Wally rubbed his head in sheepishly, "it's kind of a surprise. I don't want to spoil anything, but everything's ready for Sunday."
"Sunday," Darren looked at his friend in question.
Wally started chuckling nervously as he felt everyone's eyes on him.
"Uh yeah," Wally said, "I was waiting for something to come in the mail but didn't know when it would show up. Luckily, they are supposed to arrive tomorrow."
"They?" Artemis raised an eyebrow at him.
"Not telling," Wally teased before turning to Darren.
"Is that okay," Wally asked him hesitantly.
"Sure," Darren smiled looping their arms together.
Wally grinned and brought him closer to his body.
"Before you guys get all mushy," Robin said interrupting there little moment, "Darren and I have to hurry up and get out of here because we have somewhere important to go."
"You do?" Wally looked at Darren who seemed just as lost as he was.
"Yep," Robin nodded, "it's a family thing."
"Oh," Wally and Darren's eyebrows rose as they got the implication.
"But can't it wait," Wally whined, "I wanted you to help me dig up some dirt so I can find out more about the identity of Tobi."
"We'll have to put that on hold Wally," Robin told him sternly, "I have to leave right now to get dressed. If I'm not ready when my old man is I'll never hear the end of it."
"Dressed?" Darren repeated in confusion, "what exactly are we going to?"
Robin gave him a teasing smirk.
"Your mom will tell you about it when you get home," Robin said in assurance, "but I strongly suggest you leave right now."
Darren sighed and gave everyone an apologetic look.
"So I guess I'll see you guys later?" Darren asked.
He got a couple of nods in agreement.
"Call me later and tell me all about it," Wally proclaimed excitedly knowing how glamorous the events the Wayne's went to can be.
"Sure," Darren nodded giving his friend one last smile before hurrying out of the transporter with Robin hot on his heels.
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"Mom, I'm home," Darren announced as he walked in his house.
Not hearing a response he went upstairs to see his mom running around the house getting ready for something.
"Uh mom?" Darren said as he noticed his mother had on her favorite blue dress.
"Hey sweetie," Trina greeted distracted as she moved to the bathroom to observe herself in the mirror.
"Are we going somewhere?" Darren asked hesitantly.
"A company party," Trina told him straightening her hair.
"We're going where," Darren asked his mother not understanding what she was talking about.
"I told you to a dinner party," Trina sighed putting on her left earing.
Reaching over the bathroom counter, Trina handed her son a couple passes.
"They're for the annual Lex Corp celebratory party," Trina told her son, "we can't just not go to such a big event."
"But…you don't work for Lex Corp," Darren pointed out to his mom in confusion.
"Bruce invited us," Trina answered simply, "he said that Lex Luthor himself asked him to come personally."
"He did?" Darren's eyebrows rose in shock.
"Yes," Trina nodded, "it was a surprise to him to, but he has to go otherwise it would make him look rude."
Darren chuckled to himself at the thought of Batman caring whether or not he looked rude to someone.
"So we're going to Metropolis," Darren asked.
"Nope," Trina denied, "we are going to Coast City."
"Coast City?" Darren repeated in confusion, "why are we going all the way to Coast City?"
"Who knows," Trina gave him a shrug, "maybe all the good places where booked in Metropolis."
Darren still didn't look too convinced. From what Darren had seen from his visits to his dad's place, Coast City's establishments are no better than Metropolis' or any major city out there.
Why is Coast City so special?
"I need you to hurry up and get your suit on honey," Trina urged interrupting his thoughts pushing her son to his room, "the Wayne's will be here any minute."
"Don't worry I'll be ready," Darren reassured his mother moving to his room to pick out a suit to wear.
Sure enough as soon as Darren finished buttoning up his shirt there was someone ringing the doorbell.
"Darren," Trina called out from downstairs.
"Coming," Darren replied grabbing his sketch book and running downstairs.
Once at the front door, he was greeted with his mother making small talk with kind looking aged man.
"Oh Alfred allow me to introduce you to my son," Trina pulled her son next to her so the older man could get a good look at him.
"Alfred this is my son Darren, Darren this is Alfred he's Bruce's butler," Trina announced to both of them.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Darren," Alfred smiled and shook Darren's hand politely, "your mother speaks about you a lot."
"Thank you," Darren blushed at those words, "and it's nice to meet you to."
"We must hurry sir and madam I can't have you being late," Alfred told them urging them to the limousine.
"Um, can I take my sketch book," Darren asked shyly holding it up.
Trina smiled down at her son fondly.
"Honestly Darren you take that thing everywhere," Trina shook her head at him in amusement, "you'd think it was your best friend."
Darren's blushed spread slightly
"I just never know when an idea might pop into my head," Darren reminded his mother, "plus it helps calm my nerves. You know how I am with crowds."
"It's fine Darren you can bring it along," Trina giggled as Alfred open the door so they could get into the limousine.
Darren smiled climbing in after his mother where they found Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson waiting for them.
"Hello Dick, um, Bruce," Darren greeted a little hesitant at calling Batman by his real name.
He got two polite smiles in response.
The drive to Coast City was quiet quick given how far they had to drive. They had stopped at a beautiful hotel near the outskirts of the city. It had a lush green lawn, colorful flowers and looked to be elegantly built.
"Wow," Darren was in awe of the wondrous building, "this place looks amazing."
"That's five star hotel for you," Dick nodded looking impressed himself.
Alfred opened up the door for them to exit the limousine.
"Do enjoy yourselves sirs and madam," Alfred urged in his regularly polite manner.
"Thank you Alfred," Trina smiled at the butler as he went to help her out of the limousine, "we'll try to."
As Bruce and Trina looped their arms and walked together, Darren and Dick decided to walk a little ways behind them.
"Isn't your dad a little skeptical about this," Darren whispered to Dick, "I mean Lex Luthor is one of the most dangerous men in the world."
"Of course he is," Dick whispered back obviously, "but he couldn't just not come. Luthor invited him personally and it would bad for business if he said no."
Darren was looking a little worried.
"Don't worry," Dick reassured him, "he won't be stupid enough to try something with this big amount of important people in the building."
Darren looked around and indeed saw a lot of important looking people around him. But still couldn't fight off that sense of doom though.
…
Meanwhile, on the roof of the hotel, a dark figure was watching the crowd of people with a sadistic smirk on her face.
"Not much longer my lovely's," she whispered in anticipation, "soon it will be time to have a little fun."
She looked down at her hand which had a small bee with a purple glowing stinger on it.
"Especially you beautiful," she said laughing sinisterly.
…
"I wish I could stay here one day," Darren voiced trying to get his mind off of dangerous mad men.
"Maybe you and Wally can rent a room here one night," Dick smirked at him.
Darren, catching the insinuation, blushed in embarrassment.
Dick snickered at how red the older boy was getting.
"You're going to mess with me all night aren't you," Darren asked already knowing the answer.
"Maybe," Dick said teasing, "got to keep you on your feet…little brother."
Darren groaned as Dick started to snicker some more.
Once inside the hotel they were guided into the very large dining room and given a seat where they had a nice view of the nearby lake.
"I'll be by in a few minutes to take your orders," the waitress told them as she passed and handed them their menus.
"Thank you," Bruce nodded.
"Here comes Lex to the podium," Dick hissed staring at the man intently.
With an air of confidence about him, Lex Luthor approached the podium in the middle of dining room
"Greetings my friends," Lex gave a small smile to the crowd, "I welcome you all to Lex Corp celebratory outing."
There was a range of applause given to him.
"I've invited you all here to give you all a chance to relax," Lex announced easily, "I know you all work hard and I wanted to give you all an opportunity to enjoy yourselves and eat fine cuisine here at the Coast Palace Hotel."
"Enjoy yourselves my friends," Lex told them, "you all deserve it."'
He was given another round of applause at those words. After Lex walked off of the podium everyone dissolved into small talk and enjoying their meals.
Something about this just doesn't add up, Darren thought to himself.
"Hey Darren," Dick whispered behind his menu.
Seeing as both Bruce and Trina were having their own conversation, Darren leaned over to talk to Dick.
"What?" Darren whispered back.
"Are you a pitcher or a receiver," Dick asked him.
"Huh?" Darren looked at him in confusion.
"I think you're a receiver," Dick nodded to himself, "no offense, but you just seem like that type of guy?"
"But…I don't play baseball," Darren told him oblivious as to what the boy wonder was hinting at.
Dick looked surprised for a brief second before he smiled at Darren in amusement.
"Oh Darren," Dick shook his head and patted Darren on the head affectionately.
Darren suddenly got the feeling that he was missing something.
Despite this being a Lex Luthor party everything seemed to be pretty normal. Everyone was having polite conversations with another while dining on some wondrous meals.
Things seemed fine until…
"What's that sound?" Dick head snapped up, "Does anyone else hear that?"
"Yes," Trina answered her brow furrowing, "it sound like buzzing."
The sound was so loud that everyone in the building was trying to locate the source of it. As it got louder the people at the party looked over at the windows where the sound was buzzing the loudest.
Everyone waited with bated breath as the noise got louder and louder. Finally, the source of the noise dropped down in front of the windows to reveal gigantic killer bees.
Trina screamed at the top of her lungs as Bruce held her tighter to him. Darren and Dick tensed and stared the bees down.
"Move away from the windows," Bruce ordered to the shocked people that were next to the windows.
Just as the bees shattered the windows open, everyone started running away in a panic.
Darren and Dick, who had not moved from their seats, nodded to each other.
"Wait where is my son?" Trina protested in alarm as she didn't see him in crowd her and Bruce were running with.
"Up ahead of us," Bruce told her.
Trina still looked unconvinced. She opened her mouth to say something else but was cut off as she bumped into someone causing her to let go of Bruce's hand.
"Bruce, Bruce," Trina cried in anxiety as she was pulled away from him.
Bruce, seeing his opportunity, ran out of the crowd and took the back exit outside.
"Alfred we have a situation," Bruce said on his communicator on his wrist.
"Right away sir," Alfred answered.
The bees had chased the crowd of people outside and began to terrorize them.
Just as they were about the strike the group of people who were lagging in speed in the crowd, they were stopped by a green blast and a red boomerang.
The crowd smiled in relief as they saw the two superheroes Robin and Kid Lantern.
Immediately, the two of them went into action fight off the bees.
"You wore your super suit under you regular suit," Darren asked as he blasted away another bee.
Robin shrugged as he bound three bees together grounding them.
"What can I say? I've always wanted to try the Superman thing," Robin grinned as he avoided another hit.
"How can we take care of all these bees?" Darren question as he created a whip and struck about ten of them at once, "there's to many of them to fight off a couple at a time."
Both of them jumped as about twenty of them were frozen. They looked over to see Batman standing behind them ominously.
"We have to contain and freeze them," Batman advised.
"Right," Robin nodded taking out some of his ice bombs, "Kid Lantern can contain while we freeze."
"Not without me you," a person called out.
Floated beside them was, of course, the Green Lantern (Hal).
"Dad," Darren called out happily.
"Nobody messes with my town," Hal smirked smugly.
…
Back in the building, Tobi had floated in through the broken glass. Carefully, he walked over to the table where he saw Darren had been sitting at.
"There it is," Tobi said to himself as he spotted Darren's sketch book lying on his seat.
Suddenly, Tobi hissed in pain and smacked his neck as something stung him. Bringing his hand to his face he saw that what stung him was bee.
For a second I thought it stinger was glowing purple, Tobi thought to himself before shrugging it off as nothing.
"I have a job to do," Tobi said to himself looking down at Darren's sketch book intently.
…
Creating two giant beehives, Hal and Darren scoped up all of the bees with them.
Wordlessly, Batman and Robin threw ice bombs in the beehives freezing all the bees within them.
"Is that the last of them?" Hal asked searching for more.
"I think so," Darren shrugged dropping the bees the frozen bees on the streets where the police seem to be containing them.
"What was that all about?" Robin looked up at his father.
"We'll investigate when everyone is gone," Batman answered before turning to leave. Robin soon started to follow him.
"Wait, where are you guys going?" Darren asked.
"Duh, to change outfits," Robin said not even looking back to face him.
"Oh," Darren blushed sheepishly before landing on the ground. Looking over at the crowd he could see that his mother was safely among them.
Darren sighed in relief before he remembered something.
"Oh no," Darren gasped.
"What," Hal asked floating down beside him.
"My sketch book is still in the building," Darren cried out flying back into the hotel.
Once in the dining room again, Darren powered down and ran to his seat.
"Did you find it," Hal asked as he powered down and followed his son.
"Uh, yes," Darren smiled taking his sketch book from his chair and holding it for his father to see.
Unfortunately by doing that he caused about ten letters to fall from its pages.
"Huh," Darren raised an eyebrow at them.
Hal, picking them up and glancing through them, he looked at his son in alarm.
"Darren, what is this," Hal demanded.
"What?" Darren blinked in confusion.
"These are all from that Tobi boy," Hal hissed.
Darren eyes widened in disbelief. Taking some from his father he started looking through them and saw that they were indeed from that Blue Lantern.
"But, but, but," Darren was at a loss as to what to say. He hasn't gotten a letter from Tobi since that night when Dick visited. He's never seen these before in his life.
"Darren, didn't I tell you let me know when he sends you more of these," Hal shouted.
"Yes but…"
"You deliberately disobeyed me," Hal accused through his clenched teeth.
"Dad let me explain," Darren said try to put in his side of the story.
"No," Hal roared freezing Darren in his tracks.
No one, not even his mother, has talk to him in that tone of voice. Needless to say it left him speechless.
"I told you what would happen I found out you were hiding more of these letter didn't I?" Hal demanded.
"Dad please," Darren pleaded softly as fear ran all through him.
"Hand me your ring," Hal held out his hand.
"Dad…"
"Now," Hal commanded.
With eyes filled with unshed tears, Darren slowly took off his ring and handed it to his father. Darren didn't bother looking him in the eye, he couldn't bear to.
"Darren there you all," Trina huffed as she tried to catch her breath from running so much, "I've been looking all over for…"
Trina's eyes widened as she saw who was in front of her son.
"Hal," Trina said in shock.
"Trina," Hal sighed waiting for the impeding explosion to happen.
As his breathing started getting heavy, Darren tore out of the dining room and ran out of the hotel.
On the way out he bumped into Dick who he didn't even look back to greet.
"Whoa Darren what's wrong?" Dick asked looking extremely concerned at the tears he saw.
"Darren!"
The young Green Lantern heard the voice but didn't stop. Darren didn't feel that he could or that he ever would.
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