When Hope brings new into your life

[hopeburnsbright]

Avalon had not expected the battle to wage so hard. Bullets hurt, and even with his shields, Avalon felt the burn of pain in his shoulder. Due to the nature of his light-made suit, no wound was visible, but lavendar colored blood dripped off the point of his elbow as he held his sword of light aloft.

Dirty and grim, Avalon floated an inch from the muddy, bloody ground as he went forward. In his wake, the warlord's minions lay on the jungle floor, incapacitated. They all stared into nothing, taken with visions of Hope brought on by a touch of Avalon's sword. They would be no bother any more. He was headed for the dungeon where it was believed civillians were being kept.

Extending his left hand, Ava grunted under his breath at the effort, and a single shot of blue light erradicated the cell lock before him. The door swung open inwards, and without fear, the Blue Lantern swept through.

The room was dark when suddenly, it was filled with blue light that seemed almost white, it was so pure. In the center of it was the winged young man, his sword of light held in tight fingers. He overed there in the dark for a second before the light and sword was gone, leaving him standing on the dirt floor.

"Is everyone alright?" the figure asked, his determined expression melting into one of tenderness. Children. They had held children under lock and key. Avalon wanted to cry.

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[hopeburnsbright]

Avalon's hand was warm and slick, though it did not look that way. He mumbled an appology and then extended his aura of blue to cover her as well. Then, suddenly, they were floating upwards towards the clouds. It was fairly surreal for someone who had never flown by Lantern light.

As they pulled out to space, Avalon slowed them and let Hannah get a good look at the planet. "It is beautiful, isn't it?" he asked softly. Between them he parted their hands, and frowned as he saw her palm come back with lanvendar blood. "I will be fine, though.. It looks like I made a messof you." he murmured.

[hopesustainsme]

There is a sense of wonder pouring off of her when they see the clouds and the Earth. It was possibly one of the most lovely things she had ever seen and she has seen many things that have made her pause with wonder.

"Very," she agrees sounding slightly breathless. Then she sees the blood and isn't really horrified. Why would she be?

"You're hurt. Shouldn't you see a medic before we go?" She doesn't want him to hurt himself even more by this trip. Concern for his well-being colors her emotions and voice.

[hopeburnsbright]

"All I need is time. I will heal much more quickly that you will probably be accustomed." he replied with a warm smile. Drawin in a breath, he then gave his head a shake, his tone soft as he said "The Guardians would scold me for notmbeing a good example to you. Most Blue Lanterns are not so.. Rough around the edges, as me."

The young man pulled his wings tightly against his back and tried to keep smiling. All would be well, he knew. Avalon was just.. Doing his usual fretting thing. He knew it. He schooled his worry away, and then said softly "Whenever you are ready.. Close your eyes and we will go."

[hopesustainsme]

"You're not a bad example," she tells him very honestly. "I don't even quite understand what is going on just yet. I will understand in time of course. What matters is you are here. The people from the camp are safe again, and soon I will have answers to questions I don't know how to ask just yet."

She isn't afraid or nervous. Just very aware that the horrible situation she was in with the others is over. People are safe again and all is as she had prayed for. She gives him another smile then closes her eyes.

[hopeburnsbright]

There was a feeling of falling, of plummeting through space and time until everything came back in a sudden jerk. Avalon's hand on her shoulder was gentle as he murmured "We are here. Open your eyes."

Odym. Beautiful, blue and green, Odym was the most beautiful planet in the known universe. Even Ava held a certain reverence for it. "Come. They are waiting for us." he said softly.

[hopesustainsme]

"Oh my Lord," she said with awe. She couldn't help it. The change was amazing and she had to take a moment to take it all in. She bites her lower lip to hold back a child-like giggle.

"All right." And she will pad after him on light feet. Her shoes are coming apart and should have been replaced but she hasn't had time in months and for now they suit her just fine.

[hopeburnsbright]

Theymfloat down to the surface, to a low-set series of buildings that seemed to flow into the landscape. There, they were greeted as if they had been expected.

"Brother Avalon. We are glad to see you. Greetings, Hannah. Welcome to Odym." the strange small blue skinned man said. Avalon escorted her to him, and then took a step back, stiffly. The differences between him and the other Lanterns there was stark. Avalon stood at attention, while many of them lounged in comfort or meditated. The Guardian turned to Avalon and dismissed him with a nod, though it was not rude; it was how Avalon wished to be treated, and so he was.

"Good luck, Hannah. I will see you in three days." he said in a gentle tone, before spreading his wings and flying awayupon his own power.

[hopesustainsme]

Hannah waved good bye to Avalon. Then turned and smiled at Ganthet. She ended up walking off with him as they slowly began to talk. They discussed many things in length.

He had wanted to know what her life had been like in her own words. Slowly he pulled it all from her getting her to not be so humble on her successes and failures.

He learned that she was not very worldly but had spent much of her life raised by nuns. Sisters of an order that dedicated themselves to charitable works helping others and acting to help people however they could. She had been on the cusp of taking her vows to officially become one of the Sisters in a few months.

Gathet offered the idea that perhaps she could help people in other ways. Hannah had wrinkled her nose at him in thought then said perhaps that was true. She liked the idea of helping many people.

They talked more about that and many other things. The days pass quickly and soon it is the third day. Her answer was very clear and honest so it should not surprise Avalon to see Hannah resting on rock drinking tea on the third day in a very clean uniform with softer lines than his.

[hopeburnsbright]

She knew everything about him, too. In fact, Hannah might know Avalon as well as he fancies he knows himself, tough that would be proven in time. For now, he seemed happy to see her, and comes to sit across from the girl, his expression excited. "You accepted!" was the first thing out of his lips.

[hopesustainsme]

"Yes!" She bounces slightly with a happy smile.

"It was..." She had been told she would have to face the demons she had buried one day. That it would test her hope but she knew all would be well.

"It was the right thing for me. I am happy. Thank you for bringing me here, Brother Avalon."

[hopeburnsbright]

"We all walk our own path." replied Avalon with a sage nod. He then scribbed a hand through his hair, and drew in a measured breath before saying "I am based out of Earth, too. Though you were choosen because you are from Earth,bwhere I am not. I was born on a planet called Naltor, in Sector 5." The young man then grinned, "I get to be your mentor. I hope I do a good job."

[hopesustainsme]

"Ah," she looks very pleased by that. "This will give me a chance to explain the situation to the Mother Superior."

She is glad and knows that it will not disappoint the Mother. She had not been worried but she knows she can not reasonably take her vows and become a Nun now, her path has changed.

"I think you will, Brother. You did a very good job at helping me save the children. You stayed as calm as I did when there were evil things in that place. You.... showed them what mercy you could. I am pleased you will be teaching me."