บท 118: Chapter 118 (edited)
Under Kara's enlightenment, or rather, her own reminder, Hal understood that he now had to rely on himself. The Green Lantern Corps and the Asgardians on Oa clearly had no intention of sacrificing their so-called elites in vain to protect Earth.
However, the pressing issue was that Kara might need the Green Lantern ring to function in outer space. For reasons unknown, the green light ring seemed to have a will of its own, floating toward Kara's left hand in a swirl of radiant emerald arcs and light.
A ball of green light held her left hand up, and the ring began to align itself with her left ring finger. But Kara easily shook it off.
"Seriously?" Kara rolled her eyes. "What's with this thing? Does it have a mind of its own?"
Everyone present watched in astonishment as the ring hovered near her, insistent yet oddly hesitant. Dani broke the silence. "Kara, that's outer space we're talking about. Are you sure you can survive without it? Even if you wear the ring, it could help."
Dani couldn't understand Kara's resistance to the Green Lantern ring.
"If I could, I'd take your place," Dani said earnestly. "I want to help you, to protect Earth. But the ring chose you, not me."
The Green Lantern ring selected its bearer, not the other way around. Even Hal found the situation perplexing. When the ring had chosen him, he was drawn to it by a green force and met Abin Sur, who had been dying at the time. Hal had inherited the ring without any of the odd theatrics now unfolding around Kara.
The green ring hovered around Kara's left hand like a puppy seeking attention, focused on her ring finger.
Kara raised her left hand, glaring at the persistent ring. "What's with this obsession with my ring finger?" she muttered.
The others exchanged bewildered glances. Why was she so resistant? Even Hal wondered if there was something deeply negative about the ring that Kara wasn't sharing.
"It's hideous," Kara finally said flatly.
"What?" Dani blinked, not believing her ears.
"I said, green is hideous. It's the color of forgiveness. Why would anyone pick green for willpower? Does it take a lot of willpower to forgive someone? Please. It's ridiculous," Kara huffed, clearly unimpressed.
Everyone in the room stared at her, dumbfounded. Was she seriously resisting because she didn't like the color? Even the ring seemed to pause midair, as though baffled by her words.
Dani, shaking her head, hugged Kara. "Big sister, the Earth is in danger, and you're worried about fashion?" She grabbed Kara's left hand, trying to slide the ring on, but Kara pulled away.
"I'll wear it myself," Kara said, sighing. "It requires an oath anyway."
She finally looked around at the group, resigned. The truth was, she was confident she could defeat the Parallax Entity, but she had never faced an opponent of this caliber. What if she failed?
Kara knew she would survive no matter what, but Earth might not. As much as she disliked the ring, she acknowledged that the Green Lantern's power of will could suppress the fear of yellow. It might be crucial.
Raising her right hand, Kara grasped the ring.
Suddenly, an ancient voice resonated, seemingly out of nowhere but clear to everyone present:
"Daughter of Krypton, Kara Zor-El, you possess boundless and steadfast willpower. Welcome to the Corps of Will."
Kara nearly threw the ring in surprise. "Seriously? Does it have to announce me like that?"
"Kara?" Dani whispered, wide-eyed. "Daughter of Krypton? Aren't you the daughter of Jonathan Kent, the farmer?"
Kara gritted her teeth. "I'll explain later."
Finally, she slipped the ring onto her left index finger. At that moment, a solemn vow filled her mind.
Resigned, Kara recited:
"In brightest midnight, in never-ending light, let evil reveal its true plight. With this oath, I vanquish the darkness, and let the will shine forever."
Hal watched in shock. Her oath was entirely different from his. But there was no time to dwell on it. As soon as Kara completed the oath, the ring on her hand erupted with blinding green light, far brighter than Hal's.
Before anyone could react, Kara was lifted into the air by the power of the ring. She quickly realized it was the ring's doing, not her own strength.
Dani called out, but Kara only gave her a reassuring glance before allowing the ring to guide her. She suspected it was taking her to Oa and decided to let it.
Hal immediately transformed into his Green Lantern suit and prepared to follow her. His friend Tom, watching the scene unfold, couldn't help but quip, "Man, she's not wrong. That suit is ugly."
Hal ignored the comment, determined to bring Kara back safely. But when he flew after her, he was stunned to find that Kara was far ahead of him, moving faster than he could keep up.
By the time Hal reached Oa, he found the planet in a state of chaos. Green Lanterns hovered everywhere, forming defensive perimeters.
Hal descended to find Kara standing calmly on the ground, facing the Asgardians stationed there. The entire Corps seemed to be on high alert, all eyes on the Kryptonian who had just arrived.
บท 119: Chapter 119 (edited)
In fact, Kara arrived on Oa much earlier than Hal Jordan. She was taken directly to what the Guardians of the Universe might call the sacred hall.
Before Kara had time to take in the sights of Oa, the light of the green power ring slowly brought her to the ground. She felt no discomfort as she descended, landing lightly.
At the moment, Kara was still dressed in her usual battle suit, a classic combination of red and blue, without any trace of green.
She looked around, particularly at the diminutive blue beings standing on a high platform—the Guardians of the Universe.
Kara knew better than to underestimate these beings. These so-called Guardians were among the oldest intelligent life forms in the universe, having developed advanced technology and mastery over the emotional spectrum eons ago.
Legend has it that one of them, Krona, sought to uncover the universe's origins. Defying the laws of the Guardians, he conducted forbidden experiments, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion that created the multiverse and the antimatter universe.
It was a stark reminder of how influential—and at times, destructive—they could be. The current crisis involving Parallax, for example, was rooted in their meddling.
While Kara observed the strange new surroundings and their inhabitants, her gaze shifted to a figure standing behind her.
"Who are you, and how dare you trespass in this sacred hall?" the figure demanded.
Kara turned to see a Green Lantern with red skin, black hair, and a human-like physique. Despite his righteous stance, Kara's keen eyes caught a glimpse of a yellow ring on his hand.
She smirked. "What's this? If you can't defeat your enemy, you join them? You claim to fight fear, yet you wield its power. Isn't that the same as surrendering to your greatest adversary?"
The Lantern instinctively hid the yellow ring.
The Guardians, seemingly recovering from their initial shock, now turned their full attention to Kara.
One of them spoke in a measured tone, "A Kryptonian. We did not expect there to be survivors."
Kara's expression darkened. "What's that supposed to mean? Are you surprised—or disappointed—that we still exist?"
Rising into the air without the aid of the green power ring, Kara flew up to the level of the Guardians, meeting their gazes head-on.
To the Green Lantern Corps stationed nearby, this act was seen as blatant disrespect. One Lantern immediately used his ring to alert the others on Oa, preparing them for a possible conflict.
Just as the tension reached a boiling point, Hal Jordan arrived to witness the standoff.
Kara, hovering defiantly, addressed the Guardians with cold determination. "Since you call yourselves the Guardians of the Universe, you must have been aware of Krypton's destruction. What were you doing when my planet was annihilated?"
Her voice carried an edge of accusation, fueled by the painful memories of her lost homeworld.
The Guardians exchanged brief glances before one finally spoke. "Kryptonian, before we address your grievances, you must return the ring you wear. It is not an ordinary green lantern ring but the primordial ring—the first of its kind. It draws directly from the willpower within the emotional spectrum, requiring no recharge. Such a ring is not meant for any one being."
Kara raised an eyebrow, intrigued by this revelation, but she quickly dismissed it with a sharp laugh. "If you want it, then answer me this: what role did you play in Krypton's destruction?"
Her demand was met with silence, broken only by the rising anger of a nearby Green Lantern. "How dare you speak to the Guardians this way?" Sinestro, captain of the Green Lantern Corps, stepped forward.
Kara turned her sharp gaze toward him.
"If you won't answer," she declared, "then I'll make my own judgment about your involvement in Krypton's destruction."
Sinestro snarled, "You arrogant fool! I'll teach you some respect."
Before he could act, Kara moved faster than he could register, slamming him to the ground with a resounding crash that shook the entire hall.
"I've had enough of your games," Kara said, her golden hair flowing like a halo of fury. Her eyes glowed red, threatening to unleash heat vision. "If you don't answer me today, I'll lay waste to all of you. That's a promise."
As Kara's ultimatum echoed through the air, a sudden explosion rocked the planet. From the debris emerged two streaks of light—one red and one black—rushing toward Kara with terrifying speed.
The Guardians' expressions turned grim. They knew exactly what had arrived: the red power of rage and the black power of death.
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