Green light flared from the planet Oa as the soldiers of the Guardians, the Green Lanterns, were marshaled for battle. On the grounds before the great Central Battery they gathered, dozens swelling to hundreds as all available members answered the call to arms. There was a murmur of surprise as blue light flashed, then a delegation of Blue Lanterns descended, lead by the female Guardian called Sayd. "We're here to help," the white haired humanoid said, looking up to meet the eyes of the Guardian Ganthlet, the founder and former leader of the Blues. Ganthlet nodded from the podium, the little blue skinned man looking relieved. "It's good to have you here," he admitted, his red robe swirling around him. "What;'s the situation?" Sayd asked him softly as her people mingled nervously with the Green Lanterns. The other colored rings had fought the Corps in the conflict some called Darkest Night, and a lingering sense of distrust remained even years later. Ganthlet led her into the Guardian's citadel on Oa as he said, "A reconstructed Warworld has cut a swath across the galaxy, heading towards Earth." "The primary world," Sayd's eyes widened in alarm. While Oa was the center of the Universe, Earth heald a unique place in cosmology. When the universe was split into a multiverse Earth became the keystone of the new realities, and it's destruction could end all the universes, not just this one. That was why the Guardians monitored it constantly, and usually were ready to intervene there. Within the council chambers of the Guardians was another surprise, a Violet Lantern serving the Zamorans. "I am sorry, Guardians," the purple clad woman said coolly, "we have heard your plea, but we cannot fight beside you." "Understood," the lead Guardian said regretfully. He looked at her thoughtfully, "Can your Corps at least try to keep the Red Lanterns from interfering?" The Violet Lantern sniffed, "We will always be willing to stop those hate filled fools." Not waiting for any further comments she turned, her revealing bodysuit hugging her form, then blasted off in a blaze of light. "The love guided Lanterns are dangerously emotional," a Guardian muttered. "They helped us prevent Darkest Night," Ganthlet said dryly, "they'll do." Sayd approached the Guardians as she asked, "Is this Warworld such a threat?" "Dozens of Green Lanterns have been killed trying to slow it down," a female Guardian took a turn to explain, "it's packed with the best fighting forces in the Galaxy." "And then there's the Sinestro Corps," Ganthlet added bleakly. Founded in the anti-matter universe, the Sinestro Corps were the opposite numbers to the Green Lanterns, powered by yellow fear rather than green willpower. Despite the defeat of their founder, the renegade Sinestro, the corps did everything they could to hurt the Green Lanterns and undermine their work. "What are they...?" Sayd asked, frowning. The lead Guardian looked grim, "The Sinestro Corps is mobilizing to support Warworld. If they unite their forces, Earth may be doomed." Ganthlet nodded as he agreed, "Which is why we must stop the Sinestro Corps before they can do so." "And you need our help," Sayd realized. Another one of the Guardians started, "WE don't NEED your help, but..." "Hush," Ganthlet said flatly, the other Guardian shutting up immediately. "We've lost many Green Lanterns of late, some of which I think relates to this Warworld situation." He sighed, "Short of throwing trainees in, we lack numbers to stop the Sinestro Corps." There was a bit of unrest among the Guardians, but they soon fell into line. Ganthlet was the eldest of the current generation of Guardians, as well as a almost legendary figure who had fought against beings such as the maddened Hal Jordan and Parallax, and his very presence carried a immense weight. As a group the Guardians and Sayd addressed their troops, then watched as the blue and green forces took off into the star filled sky. "Do you ever miss what we shared?" Sayd asked Ganthlet softly, reaching out to take his hand. Ganthlet squeezed her fingers gently as he admitted, "Every day." He shrugged his shoulders, "But after a Guardian betrayed them in Blackest Night, someone had to come back and lead them..." 0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0 Meanwhile, on Earth raw panic began to take hold as the people started to grasp the severity of the coming threat, and the very real possibility they might all die. Riots and looking broke out in deserted cities, the majority of people having fled for the hills. The Ray flashed golden as he shpped light energy, forming a barrier as a mob attempted to storm the New York Museum. Ray smiled, his face half hidden by a golden helm, "You are not looting the place today." "The world's ending anyway!" one man yelled, "Let us in!" "Not if we can help it," Ray said firmly, silently vowing to go down fighting if need be. In Gotham a uneasy calm settled over the city, most people unwilling to Flee. Much like when the city was declared a no man's land the people refused to give in, hunkering down in their homes armed and ready. Dryad reformed her body out of vines, the plant woman taking her place amid the others, waiting for action. In the night sky was a growing silver star, the Warworld coming closer and closer to Earth. "Any signs of attack yet?" she asked quietly, her rose hair flowing over green skin. The Knight shifted, his steel face expressionless as the armored figure growled, "Not yet." Massive batlike wings stretched from his back,his gloves taloned and frightening as hew peered at the street below. Raven, the masked vigilante and her partner Robin stood off to one side, a oasis of eerie calm. "I'm nervous," Carrie admitted, pushing up the goggles she wore as a Robin mask. Raven nodded as Cassandra Cain said, "That's good." A faint smile creased her full face mask, "A little fear will make you sharper, just as long as you don't let it control you." "Then I guess I'm really sharp," Cassie chuckled. Catwoman slinked over to Dryad as the gray clad woman smiled wryly, her golden eyes looking amused. "I'm glad you're here," Jane Vale casually pushed back her hood, shaking out her short blonde hair. Dryad looked surprised, "What about your secret ID?" Jane looked faintly amused as she answered, "If we survive all of this, I'll worry about my secrets then." "Good point," Dryad agreed. Jane sat on the ledge, swinging her feet casually as she looked yp at Dryad, "Come down here, you intimidate me." "I intimidate you?" Dryad looked amused as she settled down beside her. "Very," Jane admitted, "I think that's why I get so smart with you." She took a deep breath, "I wanted to apologize, actually." "Oh?" Dryad looked confused. "I shouldn't have teased you so much that time in the park," Jane confessed. Dryad sighed softly, "No, you were right. I was hung up on Kestrel, and until you told me I never saw it." Jane put a hand on her arm, "I'm still sorry for being so harsh." Dryad covered it with her own, "It's all right." The Knight turned away, a odd feeling of amusement in his metallic heart. Across town in his mansion Bruce Wayne sat back, his VR interface directly connecting him to the armored Knight. Carefully turning the microphone aside he murmured, "Well, I wasn't expecting that." Oracle looked amused as the holographic woman asked, "Were you not expecting a quiet Gotham or Dryad and Catwoman?" "Both!" Bruce chuckled. He became more serious as he added, "It's just the calm before the storm, though. Once Warworld is here, thing's will get... interesting." "Agreed," Oracle said seriously. She smiled grimly, "We're preparing to launch a space team against Warworld, with volunteers from several past Leagues." "Leader?" Bruce wondered. "Supergirl," Oracle answered promptly, "but Captain Atom will be functioning as her second in command, along with J'onn." "Keep an eye on Atom," Bruce said after a moment, "I don't trust him as much since he became Monarch the second time." "You don't trust anyone entirely," Oracle noted. "True," Bruce agreed mildly. He gave her a shrewd glance, "So, are you and Kyla...?" "Bruce!" Oracle looked startled. Bruce actually grinned, "Well, you two have been dancing around each other for weeks..." he chuckled. "Besides, a crisis has been known to bring unlikely couples together," he added. "You hacked into the Watchtower again?" Oracle looked at him suspiciously. Bruce just winked.
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