EXT. QWARD
Parallax screams with pain and rage.
The huge golden demon creature raises its claws, ready to destroy anything in its path.
Its arm is stopped by a green shield.
The creature is trapped in a protective barrier, slamming against it over and over.
The Guardians of the Universe make it grow larger and surround the top of Parallax.
They stand in a large circle, reciting a silent ritual.
Parallax looks like it's becoming dizzy or light headed. It starts losing its footing.
The monster becomes smaller and smaller, getting weaker and weaker.
It phases in and out of existence as The Guardians continue to banish it.
Parallax is sucked into a small statue in the shape of the yellow lanterns logo.
We hold on it as it transforms into the Green Lantern logo and title.
EXT. THE SKIES
SECTOR 2814: EARTH
We rest on the harsh Arizona desert for a few moments.
The silence is cut by the roar of a jet flying by.
Hal Jordan sits in the cockpit, soaring through the air.
CAROL (Over radio) Command Central tracking Highball One, take angle eight right twenty-two. Heading two-zero-zero, bearing zero- four-two...
She starts reading off the systems check as Hal maneuvers the experimental jet.
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HAL Roger, Tower. Heading two-zero-zero. Angle B right 22. You should see the sky today, Carol.
INT. COMMAND CENTER
Carol sits in front of the monitors with the others, reading the altitude, fuel, et cetera.
HAL Reminds me of that time in Miami.
CAROL Stay focused, Highball.
HAL Boy was that beautiful.
The other people in the tower snicker at her and Hal.
CAROL Highball!
HAL But not quite as be-
CAROL Highball, you are 28,000 meters in the air. Any higher and the windows crack.
EXT. THE SKIES
Hal rolls his eyes.
CAROL Please, try not to kill yourself.
HAL Okay, okay, I'll "try".
CAROL Thank you.
He jerks the steer, making the plane swirl through the air.
The jet flips and turns, Hal maneuvering it expertly.
We cut back to:
Carol squinting at the dials, alarmed.
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CAROL Highball, we're getting something strange down here. How's your pressure in zero-five-niner?
HAL A little warm, but nothing to get worked up about.
Hal taps one of the dials. The reading immediately drops from high to low.
HAL Oh, that's not good.
CAROL Hal, shut it down!
HAL No response, Tower.
The jet starts dropping out of the sky.
HAL Tower, have emergency crews stand by.
CAROL Roger. Take angle 7 left 13 and abort.
Hal thinks about it and grabs the controls.
HAL Negative. Turning on angle 3 right 17. I'm bringing her in.
CAROL (Warning him) Hal... Abort...
HAL I'm bringing it in, Tower.
He starts to lose control, struggling to steady it.
CAROL Abort, Hal.
HAL Negative. They don't pay me to aim a 15 million dollar aircraft towards the ground and jump out.
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CAROL Hal! For once in your life, don't do something stupid!
The plane gets closer and closer to the ground. He's not going to make it.
HAL Damn it!
He pulls the ejector switch. The lid flies open and Hal is thrown out of the seat.
The jet crashes into the Earth, exploding. It sends shrapnel and fire in every direction.
INT. DINER
The various pilots sit around the table, drinking beer and having a good time. Except for Hal.
JACK No!
BIFF It's true!
JACK Bull!
BIFF Ask Andy.
ANDY Don't you dare drag me into this.
BIFF Oh, come on!
ANDY Pilots never squeal on one another. First thing you learn in flight school.
Biff holds out some crumpled dollars.
BIFF I've got five bucks.
Andy snatches them out of his hand.
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ANDY It's true.
HAL (Turning to him) Really?
ANDY Pink-slipped by the old man himself.
JACK Then why's he still here?
ANDY He got his mom to call up and beg for him.
HAL That's not what happened-
ANDY Ferris caved in on the "for Marty's sake" stuff, but he's at third less pay for now.
BIFF Now he can join his dad in the patron of screw ups.
Hal slams his fist on the table. They become quiet, waiting to see what he'll do.
ANDY Biff, that wasn't funny.
HAL Cut him some slack. His mom named him Biff.
He takes that opportunity to leave, leaving everyone at the table awkward.
Jack punches Biff in the arm.
INT. FERRIS'S OFFICE
Carol stands in front of her father, Mr. Ferris.
FERRIS Apex has moved our deadline up. We need stats on the SK7 in less than a
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week and your boyfriend blew up our plane.
CAROL That wasn't his fault.
FERRIS He's a screw up, Carol.
CAROL You already gave him another chance, so what's this about?
FERRIS You're right. I did give give him a chance. And it's his last. The next time Hal does one of his trademark stupid decisions, he's out.
EXT. ROAD
Hal drives through the highway.
He's angry.
His hands grip the wheel until his knuckles are white.
His foot pushes the pedal down more and more.
The speedometer raises higher, past the speed limit.
He's not thinking straight.
The car lights come up on a street sign.
Hal quickly swerves out of the way, slamming into a tree.
Black out.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM
Hal starts to stir in the hospital bed. His head is bandaged from the accident.
He looks up to see Carol in a chair next to his bed. She glares at him.
HAL Carol?
He starts to move, but winces in pain.
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HAL How long have I-?
CAROL A little over four hours.
HAL Whah happ... (He remembers) Oh no...
CAROL Are you that desperate to kill yourself?
HAL It was an accident. Biff-
CAROL Hal, I've got a folder full of reasons to toss you out on your rear so if you're looking for someone to blame, I'd start with the nearest mirror.
She gets up to leave, unable to look at him.
HAL Carol, wait!
Carol slams the door behind her. He watches, distraught.
Hal slams his fist against the bed.
EXT. ALIEN PLANET
SECTOR 2814: KORUGAR
Abin Sur runs through the streets. He's visibly injured, clutching his bloody side.
We hear noises behind him, like someone (or something) is hunting him.
He holds his fist up to his face.
ABIN SUR Get me out of here.
RING What is your destination?
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He thinks for a moment. He looks down at his fatal wound.
ABIN SUR My successor.
Abin Sur becomes enveloped in a green glow. He's lifted into the air and shot up into space.
INT. HANGER
Hal walks past the jets, heading for one in particular. He wears his flight gear.
Biff sees him and runs up to stop him.
BIFF Where do you think you're going, Hal?
HAL Tower cleared me for flight. You can ask them if you want.
BIFF You and I both know that's not-
Hal punches Biff across the face, knocking him to the ground.
HAL Wow, that felt good.
He walks past him towards the planes.
We cut to:
A jet taking off. It leaves the hanger, everyone in the tower watching in confusion.
EXT. THE SKIES
Hal flies through the air. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.
His serenity is interrupted by the tower.
CAROL What the hell are you doing, Hal?
HAL I do my best thinking when I'm in the air.
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CAROL You should be in the hospital. That or jail, let alone flying a plane.
EXT. DESERT
We cut to miles away from them. A green light appears out of the sky.
It plummets towards the ground like a meteor.
Abin Sur crashes his green structure into the desert. He lays in the center of the ship.
He wearily holds up his hand.
ABIN SUR You... you know what to do...
The ring lifts off his finger and flies into the air at record speed.
EXT. THE SKIES
Back in the jet, Hal continues to argue with Carol.
HAL I told you, it was an accident. There was this sign-
CAROL We can talk about this one the ground, bring the plane back in-
HAL You didn't want to talk to me back at the hospital, so it looks like this is the only way to get your attention.
CAROL My god, this has to be the worst decision you've ever made. You get back here right now or we're through.
Hal goes silent. But not because of what Carol said. He sees something.
In the distance, he sees the green light coming towards him. He flinches, bringing his hands in front of his face.
The ring pierces through the cockpit, destroying the jet in a
Created using Celtx 10. flash of green glow.
The dust settles and Hal's still alive.
He looks at his hand, where the ring attached itself to him.
Before he has time to register what just happened, the ring yanks him toward where it came from.
EXT. DESERT
He flies through the air, almost as fast as the jet could.
Hal approaches the green spaceship.
The ring levitates him inside, bringing him to the center.
It stops in front of Abin Sur, who is starting to lose consciousness.
Hal sees he's injured and instinctively runs over to help him.
HAL Are you alright? I can call an ambulance-
ABIN SUR No. There is nothing on this planet that can save me.
Hal stares at him.
HAL You're an alien.
ABIN SUR Yes. I am. My name is Abin Sur. I am... was The Green Lantern of Sector two-eight-one-four. This sector.
HAL Why did you bring me here?
He looks down at Hal's finger.
ABIN SUR The ring. It has chosen you to be my successor.
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HAL What?
ABIN SUR You have an immeasurable amount of willpower. Your ability to overcome fear, rage, and avarice in the line of duty are excellent traits to have as a Green Lantern.
HAL I'm just a test pilot, I can't do this. I'm not fearless.
ABIN SUR Many have said this and many have proven themselves wrong. The ring does not make mistakes. (He coughs up purple blood) The Guardians will send for you... tell them... the yellow impurity has been... found... by...
His eyes fade. Abin Sur dies in Hal's arms.
The green structure, as well as Abin Sur's uniform, fade away.
Hal looks around, confused and bewildered.
There's glow from the ring and a Green Lantern uniform appears on Hal Jordan.
HAL I gotta get out of here.
As soon as he says that, the ring lifts him into the air.
He soars into the sky, high above the ground.
HAL AH! Let me down!
The ring drops him. He falls back down, landing hard on the ground. He is unscathed.
HAL Right, uh... ring? Take me back to Coast City.
He flies into the air again.
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EXT. COAST CITY
ESTABLISHING SHOT:
We pan through the city, stopping at...
INT. BANK
Various (run-o-the-mill) robbers with ski masks and guns shove civilians into the vault.
ROBBER 1 Do as we say and no one has to get hurt.
ROBBER 2 Let's move it man, we been too long already.
ROBBER 3 I'm not giving you a choice! Into the vault!
EXT. SKIES
Green Lantern flies through the city, excited about his newfound power.
He hears gunshots.
He looks down at his hand.
GREEN LANTERN Alright, let's see what this ring can do.
He maneuvers down to the bank.
He's about to go in, but stops.
GREEN LANTERN Um, ring, is there a way to disguise myself?
The classic mask appears on his face.
GREEN LANTERN Perfect.
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INT. BANK
The robbers start to argue with themselves.
ROBBER 2 We weren't supposed to actually use these things!
ROBBER 1 Well, we got to scare them somehow.
ROBBER 3 Shut up! We're supposed to be working together!
GREEN LANTERN You know guys...
They turn to see Green Lantern standing in the doorway. He looks confused.
GREEN LANTERN ...I should probably come up with a catchphrase...
ROBBER 3 Okay buddy, into the vault like the rest of them.
ROBBER 2 Why is he dressed like that?
ROBBER 1 Maybe the circus is in town.
GREEN LANTERN Okay ring... do something.
RING Invalid request.
One of the robbers raises his gun.
ROBBER 3 I'm not playing around.
GREEN LANTERN Uh... Quickly!
The robber fires at him. Green Lantern flinches as he becomes encased in a green bubble. The bullets ricochet off.
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He looks around, realizing what's going on. He smiles.
He pushes his fist out, moving the bubble away from him and knocking the criminals against the wall.
ROBBER 1 The heck was that?
GREEN LANTERN Ring? What exactly can you do?
RING Mental constructs. The only limit is your imagination.
GREEN LANTERN So basically... I can do anything? (He smiles) Cool.
He creates a giant fist a punches one of the robbers, taking him down.
Another reaches for his gun.
GREEN LANTERN Oh, no you don't.
A large mousetrap appears in front of him, snapping his hand. He recoils in pain.
Green Lantern laughs.
A green frying pan appears over the robber's head, slamming down and knocking him out.
GREEN LANTERN This is actually kind of fun.
He turns to see the last one running away. Lantern creates a lasso, swing it over his head.
He throws around the escaping criminal, pulling him back towards him. He punches him back to the ground.
Lantern smiles at his handiwork.
Sirens are heard as police cars pull up.
GREEN LANTERN And there's the cavalry. Ring, can you
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make me look... i don't know, normal?
The uniform disappears, leaving Hal Jordan in his normal flight suit.
HAL Yeah. That works.
INT. HOLDING CELL
Hal stands in his holding cell.
HAL Hey! Come on! I didn't do anything!
HECTOR This is your first, isn't it?
He turns to see Hector Hammond, relaxing in his cell.
HECTOR Yeah, you're still at that whiny stage. What're you in for?
HAL ...Drunk driving.
HECTOR Uh-huh. And what do you do when you're not drunk?
HAL I'm a test pilot.
HECTOR A drunk pilot? What did you do, run your jet through a stop sign?
He holds out his hand to shake.
HECTOR Hector Hammond. Criminal extraordinaire.
Hal doesn't shake.
HECTOR I guess you're not the friendly type.
GUARD Hal Jordan! You got a visitor!
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Hal looks back at the hall to see Carol walking toward him.
HAL Carol!
CAROL Where is it?
HAL Where is what?
CAROL The plane, Hal! Don't tell me you destroyed this one, too.
HAL It's a long story and you wouldn't believe it anyway.
She crosses her arms.
CAROL Oh yeah? Try me.
HAL Okay, so I found this dying alien and he told me I need to take his place as some kind of intergalactic space cop which use these rings to create anything they can imagine.
Carol stares at him.
CAROL You're right, I don't believe you.
HECTOR Is he still drunk?
CAROL I don't know.
HAL You keep out of this! Carol, I'm sorry-
CAROL Save it. My father was right. You don't deserve second chances or any chances at all.
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She turns and leaves Hal standing there.
HECTOR Do you need a hug? If so, hug someone else.
Before Carol can leave the cell block, she's covered in a green glow.
Tomar Re walks past her. She gawks at him. He walks up to Hal
TOMAR Which one of you are the new Green Lantern of this sector?
Hector and Hal stare. Hal slowly raises his hand.
TOMAR Excellent.
He holds out his fist and a clamp-like device is placed in between the bars. It widens, spreading them apart.
TOMAR Come with me.
Hal walks through the gap, which closes behind him. They walk through the hall, passing by Carol.
HAL You'll cover for me, right?
CAROL (Still staring) Um, yeah. Sure.
HAL Thanks. You're the best.
He kisses her on the cheek and continues with Tomar.
HAL Okay, so you're also an alien.
TOMAR I suppose you could say so.
HAL We don't usually get aliens on Earth. I mean there's one in Metropolis, but that's about it.
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Police officers and civilians stare and get out of the way of the two.
TOMAR Did you see Abin Sur?
HAL I did. Did you know him?
TOMAR He was... a friend. I assume Abin Sur explained what we are before he passed?
HAL Briefly. Something about space cops.
TOMAR In a way, yes. The Green lantern Corp is and elite, intergalactic force from the planet Oa.
HAL And you speak English?
TOMAR No. The ring translates all languages categorized by The Guardians.
HAL Yeah, they're supposed to "send for me"?
TOMAR Correct. They are our superiors. The ring will not be yours until they have determined you are worthy.
They stop once they reach the outside of the precinct.
Tomar holds out his ring and a green alien spacecraft is built from nothing around them.
It lifts up and takes off into the stars.
EXT. SPACE
The ship flies through the cosmos as easily as a jet could fly among the clouds.
Hal looks out the window at the stars, amazed.
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Tomar looks back at him and chuckles, amused at his childlike wonder.
EXT. OA
SECTOR 1: OA
The ship arrives at Oa, an almost completely green planet where everything appears to made of the Lantern constructs.
Various Lanterns of different species fly or walk around the constructs.
Hal looks over the cities in wonder.
GUARDIAN (Voice over) Then it is true...
INT. COUNCIL ROOM
The Guardians of the Universe stand afloat in a circle around Hal, watching him.
GANTHET ...Abin Sur is dead.
HAL He told me to give you a message: That "the yellow impurity has been found"
The Guardians all whisper amongst themselves when they hear this.
SAYD Hal Jordan of Earth. The ring has chosen you as successor, but you must understand that The Green Lantern Corp is a private organization.
APPA Each pair of Lanterns are responsible for over a hundred planets per sector.
HAL Sort of like cops in a precinct.
APPA Er, yes. I suppose.
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HAL My uncle was a cop. Used to let me turn on the siren. Nice guy.
Appa stares at Jordan. No one has ever responded this way.
GANTHET The Green Lantern ring is a complex tool. It takes immeasurable concentration to even get it to work.
HAL Doesn't seem that hard.
Someone watching the interaction smiles. (It's Sinestro)
RANAKAR Amazing. Abin Sur found someone just as annoying as himself.
APPA Why are we even entertaining this? He's a human.
GANTHET (To Hal) I'm afraid humans do not have a spotless reputation when it comes to... foreign affairs.
RANAKAR Out of all the species, humans are one of the most easy to give into fear, rage, and avarice, all of which we oppose.
HAL I've heard.
GANTHET You cannot base an individual on his species. If the ring has chosen him, there must be a reason.
SINESTRO If I may have a word, Guardians.
They turn to see Sinestro walking towards the council.
GANTHET Please. Speak of your own will.
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SINESTRO Thank you. My name is Sinestro, Green Lantern of Sector two-eight-one-four.
He puts himself next to Hal on the stand.
SINESTRO I wanted to say that Abin Sur was my partner and I see many qualities in this human as I did in him.
SAYD You have a proposal?
SINESTRO Yes I do. Allow me to test him. See if he is as worthy as the ring seems to think he is.
RANAKAR Elaborate.
SINESTRO We will go and investigate Abin Sur's death together. After basic training, of course.
GANTHET Shall we put it to a vote?
Their eyes glow white as they go silent. Hal stares up at them, intrigued.
They return to normal and look back at Sinestro.
APPA Very well. Do what you must, Sinestro.
GANTHET Good luck.
Hal follows Sinestro out of the room.
HAL Why did you stick up for me like that?
SINESTRO Unlike the others, I admire humans. They have a natural contempt for authority. And as I said, Abin Sur was my friend.
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HAL Sure, but what do I have to do with that?
SINESTRO You carry his ring. That will help with the investigation. But first, what's its percentage?
HAL I... don't know.
SINESTRO Ask it.
HAL Okay... (To the ring) What's your... percentage?
RING Thirty-two percent.
SINESTRO We need to get it charged. Follow me.
INT. CENTRAL BATTERY
Sinestro leads Hal past several heavily armed guards (heavy even for lanterns).
They reach their destination: a giant, lantern-shaped machine. Inside it is swirling green energy.
SINESTRO The Central Battery contains the power that all our rings use. Stick your hand in it.
Hal looks at him. 'What?'
Sinestro gestures to the battery.
Hal cautiously approaches it. He puts his ring against the energy.
The green power moves out of the lantern and into Hal. It surrounds him and charges him.
He pulls his hand back. The ring is smoking.
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SINESTRO Very good. Everytime your ring runs low, the battery will be used to charge it.
HAL Packs one hell of a punch.
SINESTRO The Central Battery contains the energy of Ion, the entity of will and one of the most powerful creatures in the cosmos.
HAL If it's so powerful, why is it being used as a battery?
SINESTRO No green Lantern has ever tapped directly into it. If one did so, I'm sure the results would be... catastrophic. Now it's time for your training.
EXT. TRAINING FIELD
Hal and Sinestro walk across a field of alien grass.
SINESTRO You're about to meet one of our most trusted Lanterns. He even trained me.
HAL Trusted by you or The Guardians?
SINESTRO The Guardians never really trust anyone but themselves.
HAL You don't like them very much, do you?
SINESTRO The Guardians used to be the most powerful force in the universe. But they seem to have forgotten that. They've weakened their hold.
HAL You don't trust them?
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SINESTRO I have to. It's my job to.
HAL But you think you can do better.
SINESTRO Well, yes. But I suppose everyone does.
They stop.
SINESTRO You will train here.
Hal looks up at the massive figure looming in front of him.
SINESTRO This is Kilowog. He will be... what is it on your planet? Ah yes. "Drill sergeant".
KILOWOG Awright, poozer! Up and at 'em!
Kilowog gets in Hal's face. Hal reacts to the bad breath.
KILOWOG You and I are going the best of friends.
He steps away from him. He uses his ring to make a construct of Hal.
KILOWOG That thing on your finger can create anything your puny mind can think of. The catch? It runs on your will.
Kilowog closes his fist, crushing the image.
KILOWOG Now... show me what you got...
Hal readies himself.
HAL Okay. Ring, could you-
Kilowog puts his face in his hands.
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KILOWOG Um, you... don't have to... talk to it...
We CUT TO a montage of Hal training with Kilowog:
Hal maneuvers through an asteroid. Hal blasts through one of the meteors.
KILOWOG Yer supposed ta fly around them, not through them.
CUT TO: Hal stands holding his arm up in the air. A green plate is the only thing between him and tons of solid rock.
KILOWOG I see those rocks shakin'! Drop one of them and yer doin' push ups for the rest of the day!
Kilowog uses his ring to push more rocks on top of those. Hal struggles under the weight.
CUT TO: Hal walking through an avalanche blindfolded. Being held by green pinchers is an alien egg.
KILOWOG Hold that egg steady! If I see one crack on it...
CUT TO: Sharp spikes flying at balloons. Hal fires green claws at them.
KILOWOG No blanket-shielding! You gotta catch 'em!
CUT TO: Hal uses the sharp (green) blade to shave off a crystal. He holds it up to Kilowog who carefully examines it.
KILOWOG And what kinda cut do you call that? Didn't I say I wanted fifteen faces? Or was I dreamin' it?
CUT TO: Kilowog pacing around Hal who stands at attention.
KILOWOG Awright, poozer, today you're gonna learn how to make constructs.
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HAL I think I got the hang of that.
KILOWOG (Sneering) "You've got the hang of it". Awright then, rookie, if you got the hang of it... hit me.
HAL What?
KILOWOG Whaz'amatter, poozer? 'fraid you'll be hit back? Come on, do it!
Hal creates a sword and swings it at Kilowog, who grabs his hand and throws him across the field.
He lands hard on the ground. He coughs.
KILOWOG You're construct are only gonna be as strong as your will...
Kilowog lumbers over to Hal.
KILOWOG ...and your will is pathetic!
He creates a chain around Hal's legs and starts spinning him through the air.
Hal makes a chainsaw and cuts through the chain. He goes flying but stops mid-air.
KILOWOG Is that fear I smell on you? Or is it anger? Either way, it breaks your will...
Hal constructs a brick wall between them. Kilowog smiles.
He creates his own giant battering ram and smashes it through the wall. The debris flies at Hal, knocking him out of the air.
KILOWOG And that breaks you!
Hal creates a large turret, firing at Kilowog.
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He makes a force field, blocking the bullets.
KILOWOG A gun? Really? You can be more creative than that!
He flings the shield at Hal. The gun explodes and disintegrates, as Hal is tossed aside.
Kilowog stands in front of Hal. He looks up him from the mud he landed in.
KILOWOG Again!
He starts to turn and walk away, but Hal reaches out and creates one more construct.
Kilowog steps right into a bear trap, which clamps around his ankle.
Hal yanks the chain connected to it, flipping Kilowog onto his back.
He staggers to his feet and stands over his fallen foe.
KILOWOG Not bad... for a poozer.
HAL (Smiles) Again?
INT. ALLEY
A scream is heard in the distance. No one seems to notice or care.
Sinestro tortures an Alien Informant, who cries in agony.
SINESTRO Give me a name and the burning stops.
INFORMANT Agh! Okay! Okay, I'll talk!
EXT. TRAINING FIELD
Sinestro lands in the field. Kilowog gives his last talk to Hal.
Created using Celtx 28.
KILOWOG ya didn't do it easy and ya sure didn't do it gracefully, but as far as I'm concerned yer not completely useless.
Sinestro walks towards them and they turn to meet him.
SINESTRO Is he ready?
KILOWOG No one's ever really "ready".
SINESTRO True.
KILOWOG 'specially with the time you gave me. But I guess he's ready enough.
HAL Ready for what?
SINESTRO We're going to find Abin Sur's killer.
EXT. ANTARES DHOR
SECTOR 1417: ANTARES DHOR
Both Green Lanterns, Sinestro and Hal, fly through the alien city.
It's diverse, with many different species interacting and arguing.
SINESTRO Antares Dhor. Not the worst planet, but certainly an unpleasant one. This is where most criminals and thieves like to hide out.
HAL We have something like that on Earth. It's called "Florida".
SINESTRO Oh yes?
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HAL Yeah. "You'll never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy".
SINESTRO Ha! Clever. I suggested to The Guardians that we take this whole place out, but they said "it wasn't our jurisdiction".
Various criminal looking aliens closely watch The Lanterns as they pass by.
HAL Who are we after?
SINESTRO An assassin. Goes by the name "Tchk- Tchkii", which in your language very roughly translates to "Legion".
HAL Why does he call himself that?
SINESTRO Because he is, quite literally, a "one- man army".
HAL You have that expression in space?
SINESTRO Yes, and please stop referring to everything that isn't your planet as "space".
They land in front of a night club.
SINESTRO These creatures only respond to a specific thing. Allow me to do the talking.
They enter the
INT. NIGHT CLUB
The place is bustling. A variety of aliens are seen having drinks and laughing or fighting with each other. Bug and reptile creatures dance on a stage.
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Some of them bring their voices down to a whisper as they stare at The Lanterns. The place is like a scene out of a western.
HAL Should we have come here in uniform?
SINESTRO Of course. It asserts power. (To the crowd) We're looking for Tchk-Tchkii. Have any of you seen him?
No one speaks. No one wants to talk to a Green Lantern.
IROQUE What do you want with him.
Iroque sits luxuriously in one of the booths, not feeling at all threatened.
SINESTRO He's wanted for murder.
The room erupts with laughter.
SINESTRO The murder of a Green Lantern.
The immediately laughter dies down.
IROQUE And why do you think someone here would know where he is?
SINESTRO Someone has to know.
IROQUE Well no one does.
SINESTRO Really?
He walks over to her, Hal following behind him.
SINESTRO Because I think you do.
IROQUE I don't.
Created using Celtx 31.
SINESTRO I won't ask again. Where is he?
Iroque smiles wickedly.
IROQUE Behind you.
A metallic, golden hand grabs Sinestro from behind and tosses him through a wall.
Tchk-Tchkii stands over Hal.
He tries to blast it, but the beam reflects off its armor.
It goes to crush him in one attack, bringing its fist down, but Hal manages to dive out of the way.
The bar patrons run out, screaming and panicking.
Tchk-Tchkii fires a rocket-like-projectile at Hal, who blocks with a forcefield. It explodes around him.
The robot alien tackles him, slamming him against the tables and chairs.
It has it's claws around his neck. It tightens its grip. Hal gasps for air.
A giant green axe hits it in the back. It turns around, unharmed.
Sinestro gestures for it to come at him.
Tchk-Tchkii jumps up at his new opponent and the two of them wrestle. They crash through one of the walls of the club.
Hal shakes off the damage he was just dealt. He looks through the hole and flies after them.
The two clash and fight as Hal attempts to catch up. Tchk- Tchkii is winning.
Joining the fight, Hal and Sinestro start to get the upper hand on their enemy.
The metal arms click and adjust. Two lasers fire out its hands. They slam The Lanterns away from it.
Sinestro fires an elastic beam around Tchk-Tchkii's arms, crushing the lasers.
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Without hesitation, machine guns extend out of its shoulders and unload on The Lantern.
Sinestro is knocked down, crashing into the floor.
Hal flies at the robot. He throws two green javelins at each gun. Both hit their target.
A blade is unsheathed and Hal barely catches it as the cyborg tries to plunge it into his chest.
The other arm transforms into a spinning disc, acting like a buzzsaw. It brings it down on Hal, his shields barely able to hold it of.
A green buzzsaw cuts off the buzzsaw arm. Sinestro blasts Tchk-Tchkii into the air.
Hal and Sinestro aim their rings at the creature.
SINESTRO Be careful, Jordan! This place uses high pressure ions as a power source! It's highly explosive!
HAL (To himself) Now there's an idea... (To Sinestro) Sinestro! Shield yourself!
He aims his ring at the generator.
SINESTRO Jordan, what are you...?
He realizes and immediately puts up a green barrier.
Hal fires a beam at it and whole place becomes engulfed in a blue explosion.
Tchk-Tchkii sees the fire too late. It blasts him to the ground as hard as it can.
The dust settles and the gold cyborg is left unconscious, a single crack on its shell. Sinestro and Hal are still standing.
Sinestro lands and examines the damage. Hal lands behind him.
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HAL Not bad for my first day, huh?
He's punched across the face by Sinestro.
SINESTRO Do you ever think before you act? Did it not cross your mind that maybe an explosion in the middle of a city would be a bad idea?
He turns to his ring.
SINESTRO Collateral?
RING There were zero-point-zero casualties.
SINESTRO (To Hal) You're lucky no one was hurt.
He covers the unconscious Tchk-Tchkii in green and lifts him into the air.
SINESTRO Now, let's take this one back to Oa for interrogation.
Hal rubs his jaw and gets to his feet.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM
Tchk-Tchkii is bound to a slab. Its robotic arms and legs have been removed.
Sinestro points his ring at it. A line of wire wraps around its neck, and begins to crush her.
It cries out in pain.
SINESTRO Who hired you to kill Abin Sur?
TCHK-TCHKII I didn't kill Abin Sur.
SINESTRO Liar!
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He presses harder, causing her to cry louder.
SINESTRO Who do you work for?
TCHK-TCHKII I don't know what you're talking about.
SINESTRO Yes, you do.
Hal watches uneasy as Sinestro continues to torture the cyborg.
SINESTRO Tell me where he is.
TCHK-TCHKII Please! Stop!
Hal watches, unsettled.
HAL That's enough, Sinestro.
SINESTRO I know what I'm doing.
Iroque screams in agony.
HAL This is cruel!
Sinestro ignores him and continues to torture her.
SINESTRO Where is he? Where is Kanjar Ro!
Hal grabs Sinestor's arm, pulling him away from his prisoner. The beam disappears as he breaks concentration.
SINESTRO What the hell are you doing, Hal?
HAL This isn't an interrogation. This is torture.
SINESTRO I don't think I like your tone.
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HAL If I let you continue, are you going to kill him?
SINESTRO What do you care?
HAL Are you really that heartless?
SINESTRO I see. Let me tell you something, Earthman. There is only one thing these creatures respond to and that's fear. If we don't let them know that we have any authority, everything will be left in chaos. Do you understand?
HAL You were going too far.
SINESTRO Do you honestly think I prefer to do things this way? I do it out of necessity. The Guardians have tasked me to save the cosmos and I am doing what I can with what limitations they gave me.
HAL Limitations?
SINESTRO We have the greatest power in the universe and what are we doing with it? Nothing! Everything is just as horrible as when they gave their first ring to their first Lantern!
Sinestro walks towards him, angry. Hal backs up against a wall.
SINESTRO I hope one day that there will be a new order that will end the chaos once and for all, but that day won't come with the cowardice you display right now!
He turns, walking back towards the assassin. He covers it in green again.
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SINESTRO Arkillo. Escort our rookie out.
Hal glares at him.
INT. CAFETERIA
Hal sits alone at a table, picking at his food.
Tomar notices and looks over at Kilowog and Karu-Sil.
KILOWOG No. No way.
TOMAR Kilowog...
KILOWOG Don't get sappy on him, it's not what he needs!
Tomar ignores him and walks over to the table. Kilowog sighs and gestures for Karu to follow him.
Hal looks up to see the three of them sitting down across from him.
TOMAR Hello, Hal Jordan. This is Karu-Sil of Sector thirty-three. And I believe you've already met Kilowog.
Hal gives a reluctant half-wave.
TOMAR Do you mind if we join you?
HAL Sure, but it might hurt your reputation.
He looks over at the other tables. The other Lanterns quickly look away and pretend to mind their own business.
TOMAR You have to realize, that ring of yours belonged to the most beloved Lantern in the corp. It may take awhile for them to accept you.
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KARU He was irreplaceable.
She notices the look on his face.
KARU That's not what's bothering you, is it?
HAL It's nothing.
KARU First mission didn't go well?
KILOWOG I'm sure it went fine, Sinestro probably showed his "difficult side".
HAL I think you mean "arrogant side".
TOMAR Yes, well he puts a lot of the responsibility on his own shoulders.
KILOWOG Thinks he can save the universe by himself.
KARU He knows that's not true.
KILOWOG Coulda fooled me.
HAL So Tch... Tchi... Tchey... Mister Roboto, why do they think he killed Abin Sur?
KILOWOG We know he did.
KARU He just pulled the trigger. The one who pointed the gun was Kanjar Ro.
HAL Kanjar Ro?
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TOMAR A warlord. For now.
KARU He found a powerful weapon.
HAL The yellow impurity?
TOMAR Yes.
He holds his ring out and creates images of the flashback.
TOMAR When the Guardians created the Corp to maintain peace and justice, they harnessed the power of one of the emotional spectrums.
We see The Guardians with a green spirit. They build The Lantern Battery around it.
TOMAR Willpower. The greatest weapon in existence. But there are six other layers of the emotional spectrum.
The ring displays the other symbols: Rage, greed, fear, hope, and love.
TOMAR To keep the others from harming their creation, they trapped them in other central batteries and hid them different parts of the cosmos.
The symbols disappear.
TOMAR And they remained hidden for millenia. Until Kanjar Ro started amassing his empire.
Kanjar Ro watches over the torture of prisoners from his throne.
TOMAR When he set about conquering his planet and others around his, he learned about the yellow impurity,
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realizing it was the only thing that could stand a chance against The Green Lanterns.
Back at the cafe:
HAL And Abin Sur tried to stop him.
TOMAR He did.
Green Lantern Abin Sur battles with Tchk-Tchkii.
TOMAR But he was found out by Tchk-Tchkii before he could put a stop to it.
Tchk-Tchkii blasts him in the back, sending him into a wall. He grabs his side and limps off, followed by the assassin.
Abin Sur fires a beam at the ceiling, collapsing the corridor and blocking the path.
The cyborg blasts through the rubble, but finds Abin Sur is gone. It sees a trail of blood.
The green recreation dissolves. Hal stares at Tomar.
TOMAR At least, that's what we've gathered.
KILOWOG But you managed to get his killer. Be proud of that.
HAL I mean, Sinestro was there too. It was more him than me.
KILOWOG Not the way I heard it...
Hal looks back down at his plate.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM
Arkillo steps out of the torture chamber to meet with Sinestro.
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SINESTRO Well, Arkillo? What did he have to say?
ARKILLO Barely anything. He was a tough one to crack.
SINESTRO Does he know where Kanjar Ro is?
ARKILLO He doesn't stay in the same place twice. In fact, he's still on the move.
SINESTRO Then does he know where he'll be?
ARKILLO He's taken a new ship. "The Gammagong". It'll be in the Maltus system with nineteen hours.
SINESTRO Excellent work, Arkillo. Now dispose of the body before-
The door opens, interrupting the conversation. Sinestro grimaces as the Guardians enter.
APPA ALI Sinestro. May we have a word with you?
SINESTRO Of course, Guardians.
Arkillo nods to his superiors and steps outside.
RANAKAR You have recently "interrogated" Tchk- Tchkii. Is that not true?
SINESTRO No, it is true.
SAYD And you admit to allowing the use of torture.
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SINESTRO Do not blame Arkillo, he was just following my orders-
GANTHET Oh, we know. This isn't the first time we've had to deal with this kind of behavior from you, Sinestro.
SINESTRO I know, Guardians-
SAYD This type of violent cruelty is not how we do things.
Sinestro holds back his anger.
SINESTRO Yes... It is not.
APPA ALI Do you wish to defend yourself?
SINESTRO I would. The prisoner was difficult. He didn't respond to psychological manipulation, so I had to use physical means.
GANTHET Why didn't you call us as soon as you ran into difficulty. Our telepathy would have been useful against him.
SINESTRO We are limited when it comes to time. Who knows how long it would have taken you to breach his thoughts?
SAYD The Green Lanterns are built on the idea justice. Does this look like justice to you?
APPA ALI Kanjar Ro is to be kept alive. That being said, he will be given directly to us. Swear to us that you will, Sinestro.
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SINESTRO I swear... to you, Guardians...
GANTHET Thank you.
The Guardians take their leave, floating out of the room.
As soon as they are gone, Sinestro grabs a desk and smashes it against the ground in rage.
He calms himself down with a breath.
He holds the ring up.
SINESTRO Jordan. I have our next mission.
EXT. SPACE
SECTOR 2682: THE GAMMAGONG
The spaceship slowly glides through the stars.
It is similar to a cruise ship.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM
Kanjar Ro paces the room while talks to multiple alien holograms (A Dominator, Garlak the Khund, and a member of The Citadel Lorquad)
KANJAR RO I understand your hesitation, I do, but I can assure you that with your help I can obtain this yellow impurity and end those annoying Green Lanterns once and for all.
DOMINATOR Then we are in agreement on the basic principles of a trilateral co- prosperity sphere.
GARLAK No one is questioning the benefits, but we'd be setting ourselves up as power bloc. Others would see us as a target.
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LORQUAD Who would attack us when we controlled the commercial arteries of the galaxies? Other than The Green Lanterns, which we will dispose of.
GARLAK Then why confine this to our resources? Why not invite the Durlans? Or the G'Il'Dishpan? Form a alliance with them as well?
KANJAR RO Now that's an intriguing thought? Who knows how much of the universe we could control if-
SERVANT A million pardons, august sirs...
They turn to see the robot servant in the doorway.
KANJAR RO What is this intrusion? I said no interruptions.
SERVANT It appears we have intruders.
Kanjar Ro grumples to himself.
KANJAR RO We will continue this later.
He waves his hand and the holograms disappear.
KANJAR RO What sort of intruders?
SERVANT Green Lanterns. Two of them.
His eyes widen.
KANJAR RO No. Not now. Not while I'm so close!
Kanjar slams his fists on the table, denting it.
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EXT. SPACE
Hal and Sinestro fly steadily behind the ship.
SINESTRO You're backup, Hal. Leave the questioning to me.
HAL You got it.
SINESTRO What is that expression on your face?
HAL I don't know. Just a little nervous, I guess. I mean, these guys killed your best Lantern.
SINESTRO Fear is, for you, an intellectual exercise. It is a method of self- preservation. That the ring singled you out indicates your potential to overcome your fear. To become truly fearless.
Sinestro flies ahead of Hal.
HAL (To himself) I didn't say I was scared...
Panels on the ship starts moving and shifting, revealing large guns aiming at the two Lanterns.
They open fire. The Lanterns dodge the attacks with a bit of maneuvering.
HAL I don't think they're up for conversation!
SINESTRO Cover me! I'm going to get inside!
Hal fires at the lasers while Sinestro dives through for the front of the ship.
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INT. BRIDGE
Sinestro crashes through the glass, the metal shutters closing behind him after some goons are sucked out into space.
He walks through as the crew panics and runs away.
He makes his way to the interior.
EXT. SPACE
Hal continues to fly around the side of the ship, blasting the guns.
He realizes he can't take all of them at once. Then he notices a hatch on the side of the ship.
He flies down beside it and creates a crowbar to open it.
INT. GAMMAGONG
Hal steps inside right before the hole automatically closes itself up.
He walks through the corridors, looking in at each room for suspects.
The Lantern turns a corner right into a group of mercenaries arming themselves.
They all stop what they're doing and stare at him.
Hal smiles awkwardly.
INT. CAPTAIN'S ROOM
Kanjar Ro desperately digs through his desks and drawers, throwing things around haphazardly.
Sinestro walks into the doorway and leans against the frame.
SINESTRO Lose something?
The warlord jumps up, frightened.
He sees The Lantern and backs up against the wall.
KANJAR RO To think that all my efforts would
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amount to nothing...
SINESTRO Oh, I wouldn't say that. Yes, your defenses were pitiful, but you did amass an admittedly impressive name for yourself.
KANJAR RO You're going to kill me.
SINESTRO Most definitely, but how long that takes depends on how quickly you tell where it is.
KANJAR RO The Yellow Impurity?
Sinestro nods grimly.
KANJAR RO But the guardians already know where it is, why would they-
He stops, realizing something. He stares at Sinestro.
KANJAR RO They aren't the ones who want it...
INT. CORRIDORS
Various guards run through the hall away from Hal.
He drives behind them in a giant bulldozer, comically sweeping up a couple them.
From the back, an alien loads up a rocket launcher and takes aim at the back of Hal's head.
The creature opens fire, sending the missile at him. Hal notices too late and is engulfed in an explosion.
Hal picks himself off the ground as the alien loads another. He reaches out with a green hand and grabs the gun out of its hands.
He crushes it and the alien flees.
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INT. CAPTAIN'S ROOM
Kanjar Ro throws aside the clothes in his drawer. He reaches in and hits the bottom, revealing a hidden compartment.
Removing the plank of wood, he starts to take out the valuables inside.
Sinestro shoves him aside and uses his ring to pull out the map.
SINESTRO The most powerful weapon in the universe and you keep it on a piece of paper?
KANJAR RO You don't have to kill me, you know. I can still-
SINESTRO Silence.
He shoots a beam through Kanjar Ro's chest, piercing him clean through.
He slumps over on his side.
SINESTRO I got what I came for.
Hal stumbles into the room.
RING Lantern 2814-A located.
HAL Sinestro! I think we need to-
He sees the lifeless body on the ground.
HAL Jeez, what happened? I thought the Guardians wanted him alive.
SINESTRO Yes, that was... unfortunate, but trust me it was in self-defense.
HAL Well, the mercenaries are abandoning
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ship. What do you want to...?
Hal notices the map in Sinestro's hands.
HAL What's that?
Sinestro rolls up the map and smiles at Hal.
SINESTRO What have you learned from your time as a Green Lantern?
HAL What do you mean?
SINESTRO have you been listening to everything I told you?
HAL Of course I have. "The Guardians suck", right?
SINESTRO If you would like to put it that way, yes. For millenia, they have failed the universe...
HAL Why are you bringing this up?
SINESTRO It's time for a change in management.
Hal laughs nervously, unsure of where Sinestro is going with this.
HAL What are you going to do?
SINESTRO Kill them.
Hal takes a step back from him.
HAL You do realize how crazy you sound right now, right?
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SINESTRO I'm sure some will be skeptical, but once I explain-
HAL Explain? How can you possibly justify this? (Realizing) Kanjar Ro's death wasn't an accident, was it?
SINESTRO It was necessary.
HAL Necessary?
Sinestro turns to Hal.
SINESTRO Join me.
HAL What?
SINESTRO I see the potential in you, Jordan. That potential will be squandered if you stay where you are. Together, we can-
HAL Hold on! Hold on a second! What are you talking about? Killing The Guardians? This is insane!
Sinestro turns away from him.
SINESTRO Perhaps you need more convincing.
He holds up his ring.
SINESTRO A full show of what we can do.
Green light surrounds them and, before Hal can question it, they are both flung into the air a super-speed.
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EXT. SPACE
The Two Green Lanterns fly through space, the stars becoming a blur behind them.
Hal looks around, thoroughly freaked out.
They start to slow as they approach their destination:
EXT. KORUGAR
The Lanterns land at the center of a city. Hal looks around in horror.
The entire city is lined with propaganda posters and flags of Sinestro.
His face is almost plastered on every building.
HAL Oh god.
SINESTRO My hope was one day that every planet in this sector would be like this. But I recently realized how small my ambitions were.
HAL Is it always so deserted?
SINESTRO Certainly not, but right now is curfew. No one is allowed outside, else they'd be arrested.
He gestures to uniformed guards patrolling the streets. (These guards can wear Sinestro's classic black and blue outfit)
SINESTRO But I have them too well trained for that.
HAL Trained? These aren't pets, Sinestro, they're people. Sentient beings!
SINESTRO Sentient, yes. Individual sentients. The most dangerous organisms ever
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conceived. Groups of individuals tend toward disorder, and disorder-
HAL Breeds chaos?
SINESTRO (Nodding) Precisely.
HAL This is wrong.
SINESTRO Wrong? These are my people. My charges. My duty! Who are you to tell me what's right or wrong for them?
HAL You are taking away their free will!
SINESTRO Free will puts people in a state of chaos! People need to be tamed. They need to be broken.
HAL Look, I don't know how to handle this-
SINESTRO Obviously not.
HAL -but I don't think you do either. This is too big for just me. I think I should call in reinforcements...
Sinestro takes a step toward him.
HAL (Into his ring) This is Green Lantern of Sector 2814 to The Corp, requesting assistance on Planet Korugar. Do you copy?
SINESTRO Jordan, I see some of myself in you...
HAL Is anyone there?
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SINESTRO I see such potential.
HAL I can't reach them...
SINESTRO Which is why I will only ask you once:
HAL Are you doing this?
SINESTRO Will you join me in overthrowing The Guardians?
HAL Are you blocking my ring somehow?
SINESTRO Join me, Hal Jordan! You know I am right!
Hal stares at him.
HAL You're insane.
Sinestro turns away, disappointed. He looks at his ring.
SINESTRO Abin Sur said the same thing.
Hal's eyes widen as he realizes what that means.
SINESTRO Which is why I couldn't let him warn The Guardians of my plan.
Sinestro spins back around and fires at Hal. He smashes through the concrete railing and through the air.
He falls a couple stories and lands on his back in the street.
The other Lantern floats down, slowly and menacingly, as Hal attempts to regain his strength.
HAL You killed Abin Sur!
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SINESTRO Yes. I did. Which was unfortunate. He really was my friend.
HAL Let me guess. It was for the greater good?
SINESTRO Of all people, I expected you to understand, "Earthman". Your planet is one of the most chaotic, and they haven't even interacted with other species yet!
HAL Don't bring my home into this!
SINESTRO How many languages do humans speak? How many governments are they led by? Unlike Korugar, there is a total lack of unity on your world, and others like it!
HAL That doesn't give you the right to conquer the frickin universe!
At that, Hal fires a beam at Sinestro, who easily blocks it with a shield.
Hal rises to his feet. He creates a broadsword and readies himself against his enemy.
SINESTRO A sword?
As he mocks his opponent he creates two axes, one in each hand.
SINESTRO (Sarcastic) How original.
They slash and hack at each other. Sinestro is obviously his better, outmaneuvering him and even cutting him occasionally.
Even as he cries out in pain, Hal still powers through it.
Sinestro catches the sword in between his hatchets and
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He kicks the human into a wall. He barely has time to dodge out of the way of Sinestro bringing his axe down, cracking into the wall behind him.
Hal creates a gatling gun and opens fire on his enemy. Sinestro makes a net and catches the bullets.
They absorb into it, transforming into an alien, blackjack- like weapon. He hits Hal in the head with it in one fluent motion.
Before Hal can even fall over, Sinestro catches his face with his knee. His head is knocked back. Blood flows from his nose.
He touches it. It's the first time he's bled since he was a Green lantern.
Nunchucks form into his hands and he rapidly attacks Sinestro on all fronts. He doesn't seem to know how to use them other than his limited knowledge of Bruce lee movies.
Sinestro spreads his weapon into a spear and stabs and slices at Hal. Unlike Hal, he's actually good at using it.
Hal is knocked to his knees. A clamp appears around his neck. Chains flow out of it and wrap around his arms, incapacitating him.
He struggles against it, to no avail. He yells out in frustration and fear.
SINESTRO Disappointing.
He punches him in the face. Black out.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM
Hal's eyes slowly and groggily open.
He looks around at his surroundings: The interrogation room.
He's bound by the green metal from Oa. He's back in his flight jacket. The ring's been removed.
In front of him are The Guardians, Sinestro behind them.
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HAL Wha... What is this? What's going on!
APPA ALI Hal Jordan of Earth. We have some questions for you.
RANAKAR Sinestro claims you killed Kanjar Ro. Is this true?
HAL No! Of course not!
SAYD Calm yourself.
HAL If you want Kanjar Ro's murderer, turn around.
They look at Sinestro.
SINESTRO He's either delusional or lying. I saw him myself.
HAL You're not going to pin this on me!
GANTHET This will go a lot more smoothly if you control your emotions. We just want to know if it was self-defense or not.
HAL Sinestro's lying to you! He's been lying to you! He is trying to take over The Corp! I saw his planet, it's been taken over like a dictatorship!
SINESTRO This is low, Jordan, even for you. The Guardians know how loyal I am to them. You can't trick them so easily.
RANAKAR There is one way to be sure.
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GANTHET Go to Korugar and see for ourselves.
SINESTRO That sounds reasonable.
APPA Once we return, we will decide what to do with you, Jordan.
The Guardians leave the room. Sinestro smiles to himself.
HAL What are you so smug about? When they see your world and what you've done to it, they're going to see I was telling the truth.
SINESTRO Maybe. But by the time they have it figured out, it'll be too late. I'll possess the power of Parallax.
HAL Why'd you even keep me alive?
SINESTRO Think of it as "biding my time". Your trial should keep them occupied for the time being.
HAL And how come you're not in chains?
SINESTRO You don't serve The Corps for seventeen years without gaining a reputation. Unlike you, they trust me.
He walks up to Hal, knowing full well he can't do anything.
SINESTRO If it makes you feel any better, I am sorry. But you did make your choice.
HAL Yeah, the choice to stand up to a monster like you.
Sinestro laughs and walks towards the door.
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SINESTRO Well, we shall see what history calls me. In the meantime, enjoy your solitude.
Hal struggles to break free, wincing and straining. Nothing.
He screams in rage and helplessness.
His head slumps down in defeat.
EXT. QWARD
SECTOR 0 (THE FORBIDDEN SECTOR): QWARD
Sinestro lands on the desert planet.
He holds out his hand and a green light creates a 3D map, encasing the world around him and creating a path to lead the way.
He follows the trail, leading him to a cave.
INT. CAVE
He walks inside. As he ventures deeper and deeper. As he goes through, the cave becomes less natural and more metallic.
Sinestro comes across the main room of a workshop.
Various aliens construct tools and equipment. He looks around at all of it in astonishment.
At the center of room is The Weaponer, working on his own device, tinkering in silence.
Sinestro approaches him.
SINESTRO You are The Weaponer?
The creature doesn't answer, continuing on his work.
SINESTRO Kanjar Ro sent me to retrieve the device he tasked you to create?
Still nothing.
SINESTRO Are you listening to me?
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WEAPONER Do you have the payment?
SINESTRO Of course.
A handful of alien currency appears in Sinestro's palm.
The Weaponer takes the money and crawls over to his ore. It reaches into the fire and pulls something out.
It holds it out to Sinestro. Its claws open to reveal a golden ring.
WEAPONER This weapon can break through the constructs of The Green Lanterns.
Sinestro takes the ring and examines it.
WEAPONER It is tied to your ability to instill fear. The more people fear you, the more power you have.
Sinestro removes the green ring from his finger and lets it drop to the floor of the cave.
He slips on the yellow ring. It burns his hand. He winces in pain. There's a golden flash of light and it covers Sinestro.
When the light dies down, Sinestro's uniform has been transformed from green to yellow.
He smirks.
WEAPONER Tell kanjar Ro that his army is ready.
SINESTRO Army?
The Weaponer leads him to the observation deck. Sinestro's expression slowly becomes shocked.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM
Hal is still stuck in his cell, defeated.
The doors open and Two Lanterns walk in: Kilowog and Tomar-Re
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They walk over to the incapacitated pilot.
TOMAR I would like to offer my deepest apologies for how these events transpired.
HAL It's okay.
KILOWOG And I'm sorry for all the stuff I said. You're awright... for a poozer.
Hal gives a sad chuckle.
KILOWOG Anyway, we'll be the ones taking you to your cell.
INT. HALL
Kilowog and Tomar lead Hal through the corridors in emerald chains.
HAL You guys don't believe me either, do you?
TOMAR I believe that you believe what you said.
HAL But you don't think I'm right.
KILOWOG Listen, kid. If Abin Sur was the greatest Lantern, then Sinestro is the second greatest.
HAL Of course he is.
TOMAR He's brought about safety in your sector.
HAL Yeah, by enslaving his planet.
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TOMAR The Guardians will sort that out.
HAL Not in time. Sinestro told me he'll be done with his plan by the time they find out.
Tomar and Kilowog exchange glances as they bring him into the
INT. PRISON
Karu-Sil works the consol. The three step up next to her.
She pushes a couple buttons and the platform moves up to a certain level. A bridge extends towards one of the cells.
In the cell, Ganthet is waiting.
KILOWOG Ganthet? With all due respect, what are you doing here?
GANTHET I just wanted to give my apologies to the human.
HAL Everyone seems to be apologizing today.
GANTHET I did see some potential in you. The same way I saw it in Abin Sur. In my opinion, you would have made a fine Green Lantern.
HAL Yeah, well pretty soon there might not be any Green Lanterns.
GANTHET And what makes you think that?
HAL Sinestro looked convinced that this "Parallax" weapon could outmatch all of you...
Ganthet freezes.
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HAL ...and he was a good fighter to begin with anyway-
GANTHET What did you just say?
HAL What?
GANTHET The weapon. What did you call it?
HAL Parallax? I think that's what he said.
Ganthet turns away from them, bewildered.
GANTHET Where did you hear that?
HAL From Sinestro.
KILOWOG What is it? What do you look all scared for?
GANTHET No one should know that word. We made sure no one would know that word!
Karu-Sil looks over at them, worried.
TOMAR What is it, Master? What is Parallax?
GANTHET If Sinestro knows about this, then he knows about the one thing that ever stood a chance against us.
Karu-Sil talks into her ring.
KARU-SIL (Whispering) We've been found out. I'll need reinforcements.
GANTHET Sinestro didn't warn us about it,
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which means the Earthling is telling the truth.
He turns towards the three confused Lanterns.
GANTHET Free him. We must warn the other Guardians!
Ganthet starts to lead them out of the room, when a green blast fires at the floor in front of them.
Karu-Sil aims her ring out at them.
KARU-SIL You're not going anywhere.
GANTHET So you're in on this conspiracy, too?
KARU-SIL Sinestro is right. The universe is better off with him in charge.
HAL In case you hadn't noticed, lady... if you are one... It's two against one. Three, if we count the all powerful Guardian of the Universe over here.
Another green blast hits Ganthet, knocking him back into the cell. He loses consciousness.
Arkillo flies in from the side and tackles Kilowog off the platform.
Tomar and Karu-sil lift into the air and start blasting at each other.
Hal watches them for a second and then remembers Ganthet. He runs into the cell and turns The Guardian over.
Kilowog wrestles with Arkillo, smashing into the cells. Alien prisoners flinch and move away from the barriers.
Hal runs over to Ganthet, who lies unconscious on the ground.
HAL Let's hope your biology is at least close to mine.
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He starts performing CPR on him.
Arkillo is thrown into the metal cages, destroying the openings.
Some prisoners peek and start to step out of their cells. Kilowog points his ring at them.
KILOWOG Get back in your cells.
They quickly and comically rush back inside, sitting on their beds.
Lasers blast back and forth from Tomar and Karu-Sil.
Hal does mouth to mouth on Ganthet and pounds on the alien's chest. He realizes it's not working.
He notices some exposed wires and rushes over to them. He brings them over The Guardian.
The sparking coils are brought down on his chest. The eyes snap open.
Karu-Sil gets a lucky shot in, blasting Tomar in the face. He becomes disoriented and falls through the air.
Kilowog is distracted by his friend, giving Arkillo the opportunity to catch him in his grip. He begins to crush him to death.
The two of them are suddenly trapped in a green glow and forcibly separated. Karu-Sil is also trapped and Tomar is caught mid-air.
Ganthet steps out into the middle. The renegade Lantern's rings are pulled off their fingers.
Then they are tossed into a cell, the door closing itself behind them.
Kilowog and Tomar are gently placed in front of Ganthet and am impressed Hal.
GANTHET I will alert the other Guardians. You three will go to Qward and stop Sinestro from retrieving his weapon.
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HAL "Three"?
Ganthet holds out a ring to Hal.
GANTHET You'll be needing this.
Hal takes it from him. The music swells. The ring slips on his finger.
EXT. QWARD
Three Green Lanterns fly through the skies of the alien planet.
They land in the discolored desert. Kilowog holds up his ring, sensing for something.
KILOWOG His ring is this way.
They walk through the desert. We cut to:
INT. CAVE
They walk through the darkness. It's quiet now. Silent. The Weaponers are gone.
Hal steps on something. He stops, kneels down to pick it up.
He holds up Sinestro's ring.
HAL He's here alright.
KILOWOG Why would he get rid of it?
TOMAR Over here.
Kilowog and Hal look up at Tomar, who looks out the observation window.
They join him and look out in shock.
Outside the room is a huge cavern. In it is an army of Yellow Lanterns.
They talk, laugh, and fight with each other.
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They stare in horror.
KILOWOG Oh god. It's an army.
SINESTRO Kanjar Ro really outdid himself.
The Lanterns spin around. Sinestro stands behind them.
SINESTRO I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it wasn't this.
TOMAR What are you doing, Sinestro?
SINESTRO You know what I'm doing.
KILOWOG You killed Abin Sur.
SINESTRO Ah. That. An unfortunate sacrifice, but one that I had to make.
HAL And would killing us be an "unfortunate sacrifice" too?
SINESTRO Yes. Despite what you may think, I don't want to hurt any Green Lanterns. Only The Guardians.
HAL But you know we can't let you do that.
SINESTRO I do. Which is why I wanted to apologize beforehand.
He blasts The Lanterns, shattering them through the observation window.
INT. CAVERN
They fall through the air, landing hard on the ground.
The chatter stops among The Yellow Lanterns. They turn and
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SINESTRO (Loudly) My Sinestro Corp!
The Corp looks up at their leader, who stands over the remains of the deck.
SINESTRO Dispose of these intruders!
They look down at them. Some glare. Some smirk.
TOMAR We need to warn Oa.
KILOWOG Let's get out of here.
They light up and fly into the air, past the crowd of villains.
The group begins to, one by one, glow yellow and fly after them.
The three maneuver through the enormous cave, followed by a portion of The Sinestro Corp.
Thousands enemies race after them. And they're starting to gain on them.
An alien claw reaches out for Hal's ankle. It latches on, trying to pull on him.
Hal looks down and kicks the creature's face with his other foot.
Lanterns within range blast at them, barely missing.
Kilowog creates a shield around them. The attacks quickly start to break their defense.
The cracks grow and grow until it can no longer protect them and shatters.
Tomar makes a giant hammer and begins to bat hordes of the enemies away.
As soon as some go flying, the ones behind them take their place. It's never ending.
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White light slowly creeps in on them. They see the entrance of the tunnel approaching.
Hal looks back at the swarm and up at the entrance.
He fires a laser at the roof, breaking chunks off and letting it crumble.
The three move through the falling rock, making it through before the entire thing collapses behind them.
EXT. QWARD DESERT
The Yellow Lanterns are trapped in the cave-in. The three fly towards space.
HAL Now do you believe me!?
KILOWOG Not the time, poozer!
TOMAR They're just as strong as us. How is that even possible?
HAL It must be that yellow stuff he was bragging about.
TOMAR Parallax...
HAL Yeah, that. Do you think they're stronger?
KILOWOG Doesn't matter if they are, we're more experienced.
HAL I'm not.
KILOWOG Yeah, but who asked you?
HAL I'm guessing their plan is to surprise attack Emerald City?
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TOMAR You mean Oa.
HAL I know what I mean! Look, that cave-in won't keep them trapped for long so the best chance we got is to give everyone a warning.
TOMAR They must be s fast as us. They know they've lost the element of surprise. They may even move their attack up because of it.
HAL What choice have we got?
KILOWOG The rookie's right. Let's speed up.
They boost through the stars.
Yellow light appears underneath the rubble. The rocks are blasted off.
Sinestro steps out of the entrance, followed by his army.
EXT. OA
The three Lanterns crash in the center of a park. Other Corpsmen take notice and go to help them as they stagger up.
HAL Sinestro... He's coming here... We have to warn The Guardians...
KILOWOG Too late.
Hal looks up to see what he's looking at: The army of Yellow Lanterns filling up the sky.
They immediately swoop down and start attacking the city. The Green Lanterns quickly rise in arms against the intruders.
Flashes of light as the two colors clash in a suprise battle.
Amidst the epic battle, Sinestro calmly flies down among the chaos.
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An alien Lantern charges him. He easily deflects it, sending the creature into a wall.
A second one attacks, Sinestro creating a golden barrier around it and crushing it.
Another flies at him. He knocks it down with one swing.
Sinestro approaches the center of the City.
The Guardians watch him.
He floats in front of them, smiling.
The war rages behind him.
GANTHET What have you done?
SINESTRO Don't look so surprised.
RANAKAR We assumed your contempt of authority was harmless.
SINESTRO You assumed wrong.
SAYD You're going to kill your fellow Lanterns?
SINESTRO They aren't my "fellow Lanterns" anymore.
APPA ALI You leave us no choice.
The Guardians raise their hands and send pure green energy at Sinestro, which knocks him back.
He struggles against it. They are more powerful than he thought.
Suddenly, The Guardians are shot at by other members of Sinestro's Corps.
One by one, they fall.
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Ganthet looks up at Sinestro.
SINESTRO A new age is dawning.
Sinestro turns away from him and speaks into his ring. Lanterns across the battlefields hear him.
SINESTRO Green Lanterns!
His message is sent throughout all the rings, projecting his voice across the battlefield.
SINESTRO I have fought beside many of you. For some, I even have respect. I ask you to leave the pitiful reign of The Guardians and join me! Those who disobey will be executed.
APPA (Weakly) They will never join you...
SINESTRO Then we'll have to dig a lot of graves.
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Hal throws an alien off of him.
He blasts a couple more as he scans the battle. He notices Sinestro leaving The Guardians with two Lanterns.
Hal takes off toward them, leaving the fight behind.
YELLOW LANTERN 1 Why can't we just kill them and get it over with?
YELLOW LANTERN 2 Sinestro wants a public execution.
YELLOW LANTERN 1 So we're just supposed to wait here for backup?
YELLOW LANTERN 2 Shut up.
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The Green Lantern lands behind them. He takes the out by repeatedly hitting them. They fall unconscious.
As soon as they pass out, the golden restrainments fade and break away.
The Guardians stand to their feet and overlook the chaos.
APPA ALI Our Corp is failing.
SAYD A planet-wide attack. Lanterns out patrolling are being ambushed.
RANAKAR We will soon be overrun.
GANTHET We already are.
They exchange glances.
APPA ALI The loss of the planet will be a setback to our work.
SAYD So would the loss of our lives, which would be cataclysmic to the universe.
GANTHET The cause of order allows us only one choice. We must forsake our planet and regroup.
HAL Wait, you're just jumping ship?
APPA ALI Do not hesitate, Neophyte, we must spread the word-
HAL But The Central battery! If we leave now, we'll be helpless!
SAYD We have no other choice.
He stares at them, dumbfounded.
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HAL You guys claim to be "the ultimate power in the universe"! Does "ultimate power" just cut its losses and run?
RANAKAR The novice always identifies himself with power.
APPA ALI With a bit of humility you might have learned that the "ultimate power" you refer to has never been tapped into.
Hal looks towards The Central Battery.
HAL Well maybe it's time we tried something new.
He flies towards it at max speed.
GANTHET What are you doing!?
INT. CENTRAL BATTERY
Hal bursts through opening.
The Yellow Lantern guarding it quickly stands alert. Hal hits it across the room with a giant baseball bat.
He rushes over to the Central Battery.
ABIN SUR (Voice over) You have an immeasurable amount of willpower. Your ability to overcome fear, rage, and avarice in the line of duty are excellent traits to have as a Green Lantern.
He stops, hesitating.
HAL (Voice over) I'm just a pilot, I can't do this. I'm not fearless.
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ABIN SUR (Voice over) Many have said this and many have proven themselves wrong.
Hal shoves his arm into the center.
He becomes overwhelmed with the color green.
EXT. BATTLE FIELD
The Yellow Lanterns overpower the Green.
Kilowog is surrounded and take all of them at once. They attack him all at once.
Tomar flies around a corner and is smashed by a much stronger opponent. He crashes into the ground.
Sinestro looks over and smiles at his victory.
A green light appears behind him. He turns, confused. He sees Hal, glowing with green energy, fly straight at him.
He knocks Sinestro out of the sky.
Everyone is nearly blinded by the light.
Hal holds out his fist. The light extends and all The Lanterns' rings glow.
RINGS Power at 100%.
They all have an aura around them now. (Not as bright as Hal's, but they are definitely more powerful than they were before.)
With the new found power, The Green Lanterns turn to The Sinestro Corps.
The battle resumes, now more evenly matched.
Sinestro struggles as he stands. He looks up at Hal. His fist forms into a fist.
He flies up at Hal.
SINESTRO What have you done, Jordan?
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HAL Evening the playing field.
SINESTRO That much power coursing through you? It'll eat you up. Kill you.
HAL Yeah? Well I might as well take you with me.
Sinestro glares at him.
They crash into each other. The light flashes as they battle. With every hit Hal gives him, green energy sending Sinestro back.
Hal tackles Sinestro into a building, almost completely destroying it.
INT. GREEN BUILDING
Sinestro lays in the rubble. Hal floats in front of him.
SINESTRO Is your life worth the victory?
HAL I'm not afraid of death anymore. And I'm definitely not afraid of you.
Sinestro's ring starts to flicker and lose its glow.
SINESTRO This isn't possible.
HAL Why not? Now that we have a chance at winning, why should they still fear you?
SINESTRO But... you're human... you're supposed to be scared...
HAL Fear is an intellectual exercise. You taught me that. I'm sure you're regretting that now.
He punches him in the face. Black out.
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EXT. GREEN CITY
Outside, The Sinestro Corp has surrendered. The Green Lanterns hold them at ring-point.
They turn, one at a time, towards the wreckage. Kilowog and Tomar look where they look.
Hal steps out of what's left of the building. He drags Sinestro out by his arm.
KILOWOG I don't know what he did, but can I train 'em or can I train 'em?
Hal looks out at The Lanterns. His vision becomes fuzzy. He collapses on the ground.
Fade out as The Lanterns rush to his aid in slow motion.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM
Hal stirs in the medical bed. He looks up to see The Guardians standing around him. He jumps.
HAL Oh! You scared me for a second. Forgot where I was...
GANTHET Excellent work out there, Jordan.
HAL Yeah? What happened anyway?
RANAKAR You will tell us.
APPA ALI How did you merge with The Great Lantern? How did you tap into its power?
HAL I- I don't know what you're talking about.
The Guardians exchange looks as Hal sits up in bed.
HAL All I know is I've got the biggest
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headache and... Wait. How long have I been out?
GANTHET forty-seven days.
HAL Forty-seven!? Oh my god, I've been in space for over a month! Everyone at home probably thinks I'm dead!
SAYD Calm down, Earthling. You will return to your planet soon enough. You are its protector, after all.
HAL Then... I'm still a Green Lantern?
APPA ALI For the time being.
HAL Well... I don't know how I got this, or why I deserve it, but I'm proud to take it. I won't let you down.
The Guardians nod and exit the room.
GANTHET Indeed, Abin Sur found another like himself...
APPA ALI Opinionated, intuitive, volatile...
GANTHET But such potential.
APPA ALI I'm content to see him develop that potential in Sector Two-Eight-One- Four... where he will be far away from us.
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EXT. SKIES
Hal Jordan once again flies in his plane.
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CAROL Air speed 595. Altitude 1720. Engine zero-five niner at 91.8% RTC. Engine zero-three-zero at 95.2% RTC.
HAL (Sighs) It's good to be back.
CAROL You're lucky they decided not to press charges.
HAL Yeah. Lucky.
At the tower, an alarm is heard.
CAROL Highball, we're getting some weird fluctuations here. Can you give us your pressure in zero-five-niner?
HAL She's dropping on me, tower.
CAROL Abort it.
HAL No response, tower.
CAROL Shut it down, Highball.
HAL I'm bringing her in, Carol.
INT. TOWER
Carol is unable to talk him down.
CAROL You're really showing how you've changed your ways. Hal? Hal!
She runs towards the door.
EXT. DESERT
Carol drives her jeep through the sand.
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She slows down as she pulls up to an intact jet.
CAROL What did you do?
The Green Lantern uniform disappears off of Hal.
HAL Nothing.
He smiles.
EXT. OA
The Lanterns all gather in the courtyard. Millions of them. The Guardians address them.
APPA ALI Sinestro's trial remains to happen, but just know that there are still members of his Corp out there. Despite and hardships, this is still a victory. And as such, I would like to lead us in our pledge.
The Lanterns stand in attention.
THE GUARDIANS In brightest day...
They raise their arms in the air. A beam of green light flies into the sky.
THE LANTERNS In blackest night... No evil can escape our sight. Let those who worship evil's might...
BLACK OUT
HAL Beware our power... Green Lanterns Light.
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INT. CAVE
In the cave where The Weaponers created the yellow ring, we pan through the dark halls.
We stop at Sinestro's old Green Lantern ring.
It glows and lifts into the air.
The ring flies out of the cave.
EXT. SPACE
We follow it out into the sky and then space. It speeds through the cosmos arriving at Earth.
INT. OFFICE
A man sits at his desk, working on some architectural plans.
The ring shatters through his window and hovers in front of him.
He leans in, looking at it in wonder and confusion.
RING John Stewart of Earth. You will be a Green Lantern of Sector 2814.
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