THE FOLLOWING TAKES PLACE DURING FLASH, AND BEFORE SUPERMAN.
“Jordan, don’t get cocky.”
“Wouldn’t dream of it.”
We see a dark haired woman in a room full of computers.
People are monitoring a jet.
“I’m telling you Hal, don’t get cocky! This is a test, my father is here, and if you mess up, this whole project is scrapped.”
We see a jet flying over a bunch of plateaus and rocky formations. A man with brown hair is in it, smiling.
Hal: “Don’t worry Carol. I might test how many barrel rolls this thing can do, but-”
We hear Carol’s voice.
Carol: “No! Hal, you know what you usually do?”
Hal: “Yeah.”
Carol: “Don’t do that.”
Hal: “Okay. Okay, fine. Whatever. I’ll just do one barrel roll.”
Carol: “Dammit Hal, you don’t get it. This is important to me. This is beyond important, and if you screw it up, you’re-”
Hal: “Don’t finish that sentence Carol. You wouldn’t want to fire me. I’m too good looking. I’m also the best pilot this side of Metropolis.”
Hal maneuvers the plane through the air, still smiling.
FERRIS AIRCRAFT
Carol stands in front of a group of men and women in suits.
Carol: “So, as you can see, this new jet has twice the maneuverability, speed, and safety of any previous aircraft we’ve used. If this test is successful, we will continue to use it, and hopefully-”
Hal: “Mayday! Mayday!”
One man rushes to Carol.
“Miss Ferris. He’s going down.”
Carol: “What? What happened?”
“I’m not sure. I think that something hit the wing.”
Carol: “Hal, do you read me? Eject! Eject!”
CALIFORNIA
Hal is pressing the button to eject.
He slams it one more time, and rockets out of the jet. He looks up, seeing a trail of smoke above the plane.
FERRIS AIRCRAFT
Everyone is breathing heavily. They receive a transmission.
Hal: “Something went down above the jet. I’m gonna check it out.”
Carol: “Jordan, don’t do this.”
Hal: “Something, maybe even someone, went down. I have to see.”
Carol: “Jordan, get your ass back to base!”
No response.
CALIFORNIA
Hal treks past rocks, following a trail of smoke.
He sees a trench in the ground, and follows it. Hal’s mouth hangs open as he sees an alien pod, smoking. He hears a moan come from it. Hal runs forward, and looks inside. An almost human figure is sitting inside, bloody and bruised.
The alien has pink skin, and is wearing a green and white outfit.
“Hal Jordan of Sector 2814. You have been chosen to replace me in the Green Lantern Corps. I give you my ring, and my lantern. Kilowog will be here. He will train you. You are the first. Use your power wis...”
Hal stared at the creature as he died. He took the ring from his hand, and stared at it. He then reached in, and took the lantern.
SPACE
We see a large, circular room. Small, blue aliens are sitting around it, in elevated chairs.
A pink alien, with slick black hair, and wearing a Green Lantern uniform, stands before them. Sinestro, with the Guardians of the Universe.
Sinestro: “Abin Sur is dead. We received his ring only one cycle ago.”
One Guardian, Ganthet, begins to speak.
Ganthet: “Has it found a new recruit yet?”
Sinestro: “Yes, but... he is human.”
Ganthet: “And what matter does that make?”
Sinestro: “A human has never been accepted into the ranks. Maybe if we could find another-”
Ganthet: “The ring has chosen a human Sinestro. Bring him here, with Kilowog, and Ch’p.”
Sinestro: “As you wish.”
His ring began to glow, and he flew away.
CALIFORNIA
Hal drove on an empty road.
Hal: “You know what? Therapy. That’s what I need. Therapy. Maybe some pills, but-”
A flash of green light appeared, and Hal was blinded. He swerved off the side of the road, and came to a stop. He opened his door, regaining some eyesight. He looked up, and saw Sinestro standing over him. A 2 foot tall squirrel stood next to him, and a giant, muscular alien next to the squirrel.
Kilowog, and Ch’p.
Sinestro: “Hal Jordan of Earth, you have been selected to join the ranks of the Green Lantern Corps.”
He punched Hal, knocking him out.
SPACE
Hal woke up on a large pillar, rubbing his head. Sinestro stood in front of him.
Hal: “What the hell? Wait, where am I? Who are you? What’s going on? Oh god, where am I?”
Sinestro: “You are on Oa, planet of the Green Lantern Corps. You are to become one. You will train with Kilowog. Put on your ring.”
Hal dug into his pocket, and put on his ring. A Green Lantern uniform appeared on his body.
Hal: “What the...?”
Sinestro: “Think about flying. You’ll do it. Go down to that building. There are four other recruits there.”
Hal: “And what exactly is going on?”
Sinestro: “You are without fear. So you will join us. And protect your planet, with six others. Now go, before you are replaced.”
Hal: “Okay.”
He stood up, and looked at the training building.
Hal: “Okay. On three. One. Two-”
Sinestro pushed him off. Hal screamed as he plummeted down, and closed his eyes as he approached the ground. But he didn’t feel anything. He opened his eyes, and saw that he was flying.
Hal: “Woo hoo!”
He landed next to the training building, and went inside.
Kilowog stood in front of the other recruits. Hl stood next to a humanoid, blue alien.
Hal: “So, um... kinda hard to take in, right?”
“No. Most planets have known of the Green Lantern Corps for millennia. Humans are just not advanced enough to know. And you will not tell them.”
Kilowog: “What was that ya poozer?”
“The human was speaking to me. If anyone should be punished, it is him.”
Kilowog: “Is he? What’s your name?”
Hal: “Hal Jordan, uh... are you a sir, or a ma’am?”
Kilowog: “You’re funny Jordan. And it’s sir.”
He punched Hal, who fell to the ground. The other recruits did nothing.
Kilowog: “Are you gonna take that?”
Hal: “Human vs. 300-pound alien? It’s on.”
He rushed forwards, and was knocked aside by Kilowog. He rolled away from another punch, and kicked Kilowog.
Kilowog: “Heh heh.”
Hal rolled away from Kilowog’s foot, and jumped up. Kilowog ran towards him. Hl lifted his hand, and a burst of green light came out, knocking Kilowog back, through a wall, and out of the building.
Hal: “Woah.”
Ganthet walked with Sinestro.
Sinestro: “I do not like it. Abin Sur was killed. It was murder, not an accident.”
Ganthet: “We shall put Tomar-Re on it.”
Sinestro: “Put me on it. Abin was my friend, and my mentor. Besides, no one has respected Tomar-Re since his failure on Krypton.”
Ganthet: “Right, right. I will talk with the others. Say, do you hear that?”
Kilowog crashed through the ceiling, and moaned.
Sinestro: “What happened?”
Kilowog: “The human. Ow...”
Sinestro stared at Ganthet.
Ganthet: “Go.”
The recruits whispered amongst themselves, as Hal bent down, breathing heavily.
Sinestro flied through the hole in the wall, arms folded.
Hal: “Hi. You know, about that whole... thing. I had know idea that would happen.
Sinestro: “Your training will resume, and eventually, you will come with me.”
Hal: “Uh... where?”
Sinestro: “To investigate the death of Abin Sur.”
Hal: “Wait, the thing that gave me the ring?”
Sinestro: “That thing was my mentor. My friend. And as far as I’m concerned, he was my father. So do not insult him by calling him a thing.”
Hal: “Okay. Jeez.”
Hal walked through a large room full of aliens and tables.
The mess hall. He sat at one table, and Ch’p, along with a bird-like alien sat next to him. Tomar-Re.
Hal: “What do you guys want? You are guys, right?”
TR: “We are ‘guys’. And we sit with you because-”
Ch’p: “You kicked Kilowog’s ass!”
TR: “Yes Ch’p. It’s impressive. Only one other has done so to Kilowog.”
Hal: “Who?”
TR: “Sinestro. He came right after Kilowog became trainer, but he was just as tough.”
Ch’p: “It was amazing! You wanna see the recording?”
Hal: “There’s a recording? How many saw?”
Ch’p: “Only me. Been too busy watching.”
TR: “But everyone knows. Kilowog doesn’t take kindly to being humiliated.”
“Hey poozer!”
Hal turned around, and saw Kilowog walking towards him. He raised his hand.
Kilowog: “Good job.”
Hal: “Um... thanks.”
He grabbed one of Kilowog’s fingers, and they shook hands.
FERRIS AIRCRAFT
Carol is on her cell.
Carol: “Hal? Hal, where are you? We need you to test the jet again. Hal? Hal!”
OA
Hal stands on the training building’s roof. Sinestro faces him from the other side.
Sinestro: “You must concentrate on your construct. Do not forget the image. You must not have fear. It does not, and will not, own you. You are a Green Lantern now Jordan. You must take fear, and rid yourself of it. Willpower is your strength. Use it!”
He shot a blast of green light at Hal. He created a wall, stopping the blast. He shot at Sinestro, who easily dodged them. He created three spinning disks, which flew towards Hal. He Created three disks, which collided with Sinestro’s. Hal was knocked over. A giant, green hammer floated above him.
Hal: “Not cool!”
He created a giant fist, which shot towards Sinestro. He rolled out of the way of the hammer, and got up as Sinestro was knocked down. He ran towards him, and pointed his ring at the alien. Sinestro smiled.
Sinestro: “Well done Jordan. I surrender.”
He put his hands up, and shot a blast of light at Hal. He stood over him.
Sinestro: “You did well enough. But not for a Lantern. But it will have to do. We are to go tomorrow.”
Hal: “Wait, who exactly are we going after?”
Sinestro: “Our first lead is a criminal named Kanjar-Ro. He is extremely dangerous. Do not underestimate him, and let me do the talking. And fighting.”
Hal: “Um... got it.”
“Hey poozer!”
Kilowog walked up to Hal.
Hal: “Hi.”
Kilowog: “Good luck out there.”
Jordan smiled.
Hal: “Thanks.”
He walked away.
So that was part 1! I hope you enjoyed! Like I said before, please disregard my Nightwing fan fic for now. And you can expect to see some of my non-DCU projects after Superman! Maybe Justice League, who knows? But stay alert for more Green Lantern!
Until next time,
Comiccow6.