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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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(General POV)
"And that's what happened," Wally proclaimed as he finished his explanation of the current events.
Batman looked toward Darren.
"Um, yes Mr. Batman sir," Darren asked nervously shaking a little. It wasn't easy being under the critical gaze of the Dark Knight.
Robin started snickering at Darren nervousness, but a quick smack to the head from Wally shut him up.
"Good work," Batman told him and looked to the rest of the team, "all of you."
"Really," Darren looked at him in shock.
Batman gave the young Green Lantern a small nod.
"You all fought off a very powerful intergalactic supervillain," Batman stated, "for that you deserve to be praised."
Wally nodded smugly.
"But we didn't beat him," Darren reminded the Dark Knight, "all we did is fight him off until he eventually ran out of power."
"You survived," Batman pointed out, "sometimes, in this line of business, that's the only victory you can have."
Darren nodded taking in all that was told to him.
Black Canary walked up to where Wally was sitting on the floor.
"Are you sure you don't need to be checked out Wally," Black Canary asked in concern.
Wally rolled his eyes.
"I told you guys that I'm fine," Wally reiterated in exasperation, "all I need is a good power nap to reenergize me."
"If you're sure," Black Canary responded a little bit hesitantly.
Just then, the two Green Lanterns and The Flash arrived at the base.
"You guys are okay," Darren sighed in relief.
"What took you guys so long," Wally cried out in frustrated.
Flash groaned.
"That stupid robot kept increasing in size, which wouldn't have been so bad except he had a nuclear bomb attached to him that we had to take care of," Flash explained sounding very tired.
"That was truly a waste of time," John groaned in annoyance holding in his hand a spare piece of the robot he forgot to let go of when they were rushing over to the base.
"Oh, oh," Wally had his hand stretched out like a child as he reached out for the robot piece in John's hand.
Darren, seeing what Wally was eyeing, used his ring to grab the piece of the robot and hand it to Wally.
"Thank you," Wally grinned holding up the part in his hand.
"What are you going to do with that," John asked.
Wally shrugged. "Souvenir."
Hal gazed at his son with a smile on his face.
"I see you have your ring," Hal pointed out, "and able to use it pretty easily to."
"Yep," Wally chirped, "and he's really good at that energy creation thing."
"I think Sinestro called it energy construction," Darren told his friend.
Wally shrugged and waved him off.
"Same thing."
Darren chuckled at him and then looked over to his father and John.
"So what's going to happen to me now," Darren asked nervously.
Hal and John looked to each before facing the young boy.
"Well son, you have been chosen to be one of the protectors of the Universe," Hal stated, "one of the proud and brave Green Lanterns. You now have the power to save lives and help people in need."
"You're a superhero now," Wally interrupted excitedly, "you get to fight bad guys and rescue civilians."
"That's exactly what I just said but with different words," Hal pointed out.
"Yeah, but you didn't say it like that though," Wally smirked.
Suddenly an idea popped in Wally's head.
"Oh, oh," Wally started shaking Darren, "you can be on my team."
"I don't think that's such a good idea," Artemis grumbled, "I mean he's still is just a rookie."
"A rookie with a lot of useful skills though," Robin corrected.
"And works with us very effectively," Aqualad added.
"I think would be great to have another member on the team," Megan said optimistically.
Batman looked toward Superboy who was stoically leaning on the wall.
"This should be a team decision," Batman announced.
"It doesn't matter me if he joins the team or not," Superboy shrugged.
"That settles it," Wally hugged Darren middle, "you are now an official member of the team."
"Hopefully we can get this past the blue guys," Hal murmured.
"Blue guys," Darren asked at his father.
"What Hal means is that we'll have to discuss this with the ones who are in charge of the Green Lantern Corps," John explained, "there pretty much our bosses."
"Oh," Darren blinked up at him, "but why would they have a problem with me being on this team?"
"Because Green Lanterns usually patrol their designated sectors, "we usually don't stay in one area particular, at least for too long anyway."
"We should hurry and get this over with," Hal claimed, "they wanted us to bring the new Green Lantern to them as soon as possible. They'll know that your ring was activated and give us hell for not bringing you to them immediately."
"We're leaving now," Darren stressed in panic.
"I'm afraid we have to," Hal told him apologetically.
"But, but, I…"
"Hey, none of that," Wally interjected, "what's your word?"
"But Wally…"
"What is it," Wally demanded.
"Valor," Darren spoke lowly.
Wally nodded and with a grin pushed him to the other Green Lanterns.
"That's right, now go show those other Green Lanterns what your made of!"
Darren nodded reluctantly and faced his father who was looking down at him amusedly.
"Let's move," Hal proclaimed as the three of them floated up into the air and out of the base.
"Bye Darren," Wally called out, "you better get me something back from Oa."
"Huh," Robin raised an eyebrow at him, "I guess I don't have to wonder about why he stopped hitting on Megan."
"What," Wally looked at him in confusion.
Flash suddenly started to burst into hysterical laughter.
…
Space, it's truly a void of endless wonder and beauty. As Darren floated through the mysterious anomaly he was struck speechless. Never before has he seen anything so beautiful, so majestic, so awe inspiring. Darren really wished he had his sketch book with him so he could preserve this beautiful memory.
Planets, comets, nebulas, and much much more whisked by as the three of them traveled through space. Darren's eyes were suddenly drawn to something blue zooming through space a couple of miles away from them. Darren couldn't make out what it was, but it looked to be the size of a human. Darren had the strangest feeling that whatever it was had eyes that staring right at him. Before he could tell his father however, the blue object fled at an incredible speed away from his site.
Darren, assuming it was all in his head, decided to put it aside for now. Looking over at John, he just noticed that his suit was different compared to his.
"Um, excuse me John," Darren called out from his position next to his father. He was staying close to the older Green Lantern because one, he didn't want to get lost in space, and two because he was afraid his ring was going to run out of power any minute now.
"Yes," John replied.
"How is your uniform different from mine and my dad's," Darren asked.
John chuckled at him.
"Green Lantern's have the ability to change what they want their uniform to look like. What you and your father have on is the default uniform. Hal chose not to change his for some reason."
"You and Kyle always give me hell for that," Hal mumbled.
"So I can change mine as well," Darren asked, his artistic mind was already coming up with ideas.
"Yes you can," John confirmed, "but figure that out later, we're here."
"Already," Darren cried in shock.
Indeed they had quickly arrived at the home of the Green Lantern's. It looked exactly like the picture Darren drew. It was simply awe inspiring to see. Slowly drifting to the planet, they landed carefully in front of the Green Lantern main headquarters.
"It's quiet," John noticed.
"Hal, John," they heard someone cried out.
"You just had to say something," Hal grumbled.
Both men were tackled by the gigantic Green Lantern from Bolovax Vik himself, Kilowog.
"It's been to long my friends," Kilowog chuckled hugging them both fiercely.
"We missed you to Kilowog," Hal chocked, "but can you please get off of us!"
"Oh, sorry," Kilowog looked over their shoulders to see our young teenage Green Lantern literally shaking in his boots.
"Is this the new Green Lantern from earth," Kilowog asked in shock.
"Yes this is," Hal was interrupted by another voice.
"About time you guys showed up. The Guardians of the Universe were getting impatient waiting for the both of you to show up with the new guy," the voice claimed as he walked over to them.
"Kyle, long time no see," John smirked.
"No duh, I've been," Kyle stopped as he actually looked at the new Green Lantern.
"Who's kid," Kyle asked.
"Kyle, Kilowog, meet my son," Hal grabbed Darren by the shoulders and moved him closer to the group, "son, I would like you to meet Kyle Rayner and Kilowog."
"Hello," Darren waved at them nervously.
"Son," they both said in unison.
"Since when do you have a son," Kyle asked in shock.
Hal shrugged.
"Nice to meet ya kid," Kilowog smiled and shook his hand.
"Likewise," Darren replied quietly with a smile. He looked over to the other human Green Lantern in question.
"Kyle Rayner," Darren repeated, "you wouldn't happen to be the graphic artist that mysteriously disappeared would you?"
"The one and the same," Kyle smirked at him, "you know my work?"
Darren nodded at him. "Your art always seemed to come to life exuberantly to me."
Kyle's smirk widened at the compliment. He walked over to the younger Green Lantern and ruffled his hair.
"I already like you kid. You have excellent taste in art."
"Just great, the last thing we needed is to boost your ego," Hal rolled his eyes.
"Look who's talking," Kyle joked.
"Sorry to interrupt boys but have we business to attend to," John told them sternly.
Reluctantly all of them walked into the main hall where the Guardians of the Universe were surely to be. Kyle kept his arm around Darren, walking the two of them into the hall.
Walking into the main hall they found the Guardians of the Universe sitting at their respect positions in the council room.
"It's been a while since we've been face to face Guardians," Hal commented.
Their leader, Ganthet, nodded at his words.
"You and John have been busy as of late in your sector," Ganthet pointed out, "it's quite understandable. Now, I believe you have news for us regarding the new Green Lantern."
Hal nodded.
"Yes, we have him right here," Hal gestured to behind him.
Ganthet raised his eyebrows.
"I don't see him," he replied.
Looking over, Hal saw that his son was hiding behind Kyle nervously.
"Don't shy be little guy they won't hurt you," Kyle reassured him moving out of the way so the Guardians of the Universe could see him.
As he was revealed to them, a majority of the Guardians let out light gasps of shock.
"He's just a child," Guardian #2 said with wide eyes.
"He's far too young for the task of being a Green Lantern," Guardian #3 added sternly.
"I beg to differ," Hal argued, "my son Darren is a very skilled artist."
Darren blushed at the compliment while Kyle looked down at him with a fond smile.
"Using that very skill he was able to use energy construction to fight off Sinestro."
"Son," Guardian #4 repeated in shock.
"Sinestro," Ganthet narrowed his eyes.
"Yes Sinestro," Hal nodded, "he followed the ring to earth with the intention of killing of its owner."
"And you say the boy was able to fight him off," Ganthet asked eyeing the teenager critically.
"Until he got reinforcements, yes," Hal confirmed.
The Guardians of the Universe talked amongst themselves for a brief moment.
"What about his life as a civilian," Guardian #5 asked, "surely he cannot abandon it to patrol sector 2814 like you and John."
Hal rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.
"That's the thing. He can't patrol sectors because he is simply too young," Hal informed them.
"I can't leave my mother," Darren told them urgently, "for the longest time we were all each other had in the world."
"However," Hal proclaimed interrupting whatever Ganthet was going to say, "there is group of young superheroes on earth that would love his assistance."
"Really," Ganthet raised an eyebrow at him.
"Yes, the group consists of the former sidekicks of Batman, The Flash, Aquaman, and a clone of Superman," John piped in, "Darren will learn a lot from those young heroes and become a stronger Green Lantern being around them."
The Guardians looked to each other. Slowly they started to converse with each other. Finally, Ganthet directed his attention back to the Green Lanterns in front of him.
"We've heard about Superman and rest of the heroes," Ganthet told them, "they are quite honorable and brave. To say that young Darren will be fighting with their predecessors gives us confidence that his powers will grow effectively."
Hal and John smiled while Darren let out a sigh of relief.
"So, we will allow…"
"Wait just a minute," a voice loudly protested.
Groans could be heard emitting from the Green Lanterns in the room.
"Not him," Kyle shook his head tiredly, "anyone but him."
"Who is it," Darren asked.
Floating down from the open ceiling in the roof was the one of the Green Lantern Corps fiercest members.
Guy Gardner
"What brings you here Guy," John asked dryly.
Said Green Lantern didn't reply but instead opted to glare at him.
"I couldn't help but overhear your conversation regarding the little one," Guy looked at the boy menacingly.
"Do you have something to say Guy," Ganthet asked.
"Yes I do actually," Guy smirked, "how do we know that this boy is worthy to be a Green Lantern."
"What are you trying to say Guy," Hal demanded.
"We're just going by your word that this boy is good enough to be one of us," Guy claimed, "we have no proof that he has enough skill to wield one of the most powerful weapons in the universe."
Kilowog snorted at him. "Hypocrite."
"What do you suppose we do then," Ganthet asked.
Guy put on a vicious look on his face.
"A duel," Guy replied simply, "if the boy is able to survive a ten minute fight with me then I believe that he will be more than worthy enough to be a Green Lantern."'
Darren's eyes his widened in shock. He couldn't imagine himself having a conversation with this guy let alone fighting him.
"Absolutely not," Hal snarled, "he just got his powers today. He won't stand a chance."
"He fought off Sinestro didn't he," Guy retorted sharply, "then he should be more than match for me."
"You worthless son a…"
"Enough," Ganthet ordered, "one match to prove his worthiness is more than reasonable Hal."
"But he…" Hal was quick to protest.
"It has been decided," Ganthet would hear nothing else from him, "tomorrow morning at dawn, young Darren will duel Guy Gardner for a place in the Green Lantern Corps."
Overcome with smug satisfaction, Guy flew out of the main hall.
"That will be all gentleman," Ganthet told them.
With a snarl, Hal stomped out of the building with his colleagues not far behind.
"This is just great," John said sarcastically.
"Who was that guy," Darren asked.
"Guy Gardner," Kilowog answered, "one of the most foul mouthed, rude, angry, asshole you will ever meet."
Darren looked at everyone in confusion.
"If he's all of those things how come he's a Green Lantern," Darren wondered.
"He kicks ass," Kyle replied bluntly, "this match is going to be trouble, it doesn't help he grudge against Hal."
"And I have to fight him," Darren squealed nervously.
"Unfortunately yes," Hal told his son as he was slowly starting to calm down, "once the Guardians of the Universe had made up their mind there's no swaying them"
"You're going to do fine," Kyle reassured him, "Guy tried that same thing with me and I ended up kicking his ass easily."
"Really," Darren looked up at him in awe.
"Yes, but let's not forget that you that you had some experience with your ring before Guy challenged you," John reminded him.
"You're not really helping boost the kid's confidence you know," Kyle glared at him.
"Let's go and let him study up on Green Lantern abilities," Kilowog suggested, "it's getting pretty late."
"Study up," Darren repeated.
Hal nodded.
"There are a couple books at the library you should read in order to learn more about your powers and what you can do. If you want to stand a chance against Guy it'll be best if you know about them."
"We should probably get you guys a place to sleep for the night to," Kyle added.
"What about my mom," Darren asked.
"I'll just call Barry and asked him to tell your mother that you're staying over Wally's house tonight," Hal explained, "but first we have to charge out rings."
"How do you do that," Darren asked.
The three Green Lanterns looked to each other hesitantly.
"You should give yours to me Darren," Hal suggested, "the Guardians on the Universe might not want you to charge your ring by yourself."
Darren blinked up at him.
"It's kind of Green Lantern tradition," Hal told him with a smile.
Darren sighed tiredly.
This was getting to be too much, Darren thought to himself.
…
"I'm sorry about all of this son," Hal sighed as he directed Darren to his room.
"None of this is your fault," Darren reassured him carry all the Green Lantern guidance books in his hands.
"I feel like it is," Hal told his son, "I feel like there something I could have done to stop this."
"Your just one man," Darren shook his head at him, "you can't protect everyone from everything."
Darren was feeling pretty tired so he was getting ready for bed (he already figured out how to deactivate his uniform).
"I know that, but I always told myself that I would always protect my children should I ever have any," Hal said remorsefully, "I just want to be a good father just like my mine was."
"Was," Darren replied hesitantly.
Hal flinched. "Yes, my father did in an aircraft accident. He was an Air Force test pilot. The memory still burns in my mind of him crashing to the ground in that fighter jet."
Darren gasped softly as he saw tears developing in his father's eyes.
"I already saw my father died I don't want to witness my son's death either," Hal ran his hand through his hair as the tears started to fall down his face, "I won't be able to take it."
Darren walked over to him and enveloped his father in a hug.
"I won't die," Darren muffled into his father shoulder, "I swear I won't. I'll do all I can to survive and make you proud."
"I'm already proud," Hal sniffed, "I couldn't be more than happy to be the father of a brave kid like you."
Hal separated from with a sigh.
"Get some sleep, you have a big day tomorrow," Hal told him.
Darren nodded.
"Oh and by the way. You can use that," Hal gestured to the phone on the wall, "to contact someone on earth if you want to. It's an intergalactic phone."
"Okay," Darren answered.
"Good night son."
"Night dad."
And with that Hal had left Darren all alone in his room.
Feeling a little skittish, Darren decided to call the only person he could think of right now.
"Hello," I tired voice said over the phone.
"Wally," Darren spoke softly.
"Darren? Why are you calling so late," Wally replied.
Darren spent the next couple of minute bring Wally update on what was happening on Oa.
"Whoa, that's rough," Wally commented.
"I'm scared," Darren whimpered, "what if something happens to me."
"Nothing is going to happen to you," Wally reassured him, "if that guy does anything crazy to you I'll run over there and beat the shit out of him."
"You'll run over to this planet," Darren asked in disbelief.
"I'll find a way to get there," Wally told him confidently, "don't you worry."
Darren giggled at him.
"You know what you need," Wally asked, "you need a reminder of how brave you can be, something that shows you and everyone else that you represent bravery."
"Maybe I do," Darren thought aloud.
"Go to sleep," Wally urged, "you don't need me to encourage you, but just know I'm going to be rooting for you the whole day."
"Thank you Wally," Darren replied softly.
"Anytime Dar, anytime," Wally said in an equal soft voice.
Darren carefully hung up the phone letting his friend's word sink in. Darren was so distracted by his thoughts he didn't notice something emitting a blue light at his window. Quickly, who or whatever it was making the light threw something in Darren's room and flew up into the sky.
Darren hearing something fall into the room went to investigate. Looking out the window he found no one there. Seeing a note on the floor he picked it up and read it.
Dearest Darren,
I've been watching since you've arrived and this planet
and I must say that I am quite taken with you.
You interest me in ways I never thought possible.
I do hope you survive you fight so I can learn more about you.
Sincerely, Tobi
Tobi? Who's Tobi? Darren was introduced to a lot of Green Lanterns during the tour Kyle gave him but none of them were named Tobi.
"This just keeps getting weirder and weirder," Darren thought aloud.
Trying not to think of this anymore, Darren put the note in his pocket and opened up a book.
"As soon as sentient beings developed willpower, Ion was born…"
(The Next Morning)
"Do you think he's ready," Hal asked his friend as they walked to Darren's room to pick him.
"For the fifth time yes," Kyle cried out in exasperation, "the kid will be fine."
"We'll just see," Hal sighed. Approaching his son's door, he knocked on it a couple times.
"Come in," Darren said from behind the door.
Hal and Kyle both entered the room. What they saw stopped them both in their tracks. It brought a smirk to Kyle's face while Hal looked on wide eyed.
Darren had changed his uniform design.
His white boots were now pure green. The white of his gloves had been removed so the skin tight black was revealed. Overtop the black was, what looked like, green sleeveless gloves that that stopped just below his wrists.
Above his waist was what looked to be a green belt, the center of which had a small, pure green, Green Lantern symbol on it.
The green design on Darren's upper body was changed to a single diagonal pattern of black and green. The black was on the top half of his body (shoulders and chest) and the green was on the bottom (his stomach) stopping at his belt. Over the black on his shoulder were small green shoulder pads.
The Green Lantern symbol was kept in the same position, however there was now something surrounding it. Outlined around the symbol was a single seed pod (it was outlined green for so you could see it on the black half of Darren's uniform and vice versa). The stem of the seed pod stretched down his stomach, passed his belt, and stopping at his right knee.
Finally, his mask was change to black which faded into green at its tips.
Both of the elder Green Lanterns were struck speechless by this.
"I'm ready," Darren claimed shyly.
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