Days go by as Atlas prepares for the coming storm
It was the same as usual
Until something happened
Jaune and Jessica's rings beeped to alert them of something incoming
The two don their uniforms and arrived at Atlas Center as the unidentified flying object makes land fall there
It was a green ship but it de-materialize
As two of it's occupants approached the pair, the two were on guard regardless
It was a big green lantern accompanied by a Guardian
Jessica: a Guardian? But why would they waste time going to a newly discovered Sector?
Jaune: judging by his appearance that's Ganthet the unorthodox amongst the Guardians and the ones who tend to bend the rules.
Ganthet: guilty as charged. As introductions goes this is Lantern Kilowog.
Kilowog: hey there poozers.
Ganthet: and you must be Jessica Cruz of Earth.
Jessica: um hi.
Ganthet: and you are Jaune Arc of Remnant.
Jaune: yes.
Ganthet: as far as anything is concerned only one Green Lantern is assigned to a Sector but that's not what I'm here for.
Jaune: then why are you here? You didn't come to the edge of the known galaxy just for idle chat.
Ganthet: that Ring you possess is not supposed to be given for it's a museum piece.
But it chose you.
Jaune: so what? I'm an unofficial Green Lantern.
Ganthet: in a manner of speaking yes. If Appo was here he would demand obstinately for you to surrender that ring.
But I came here to make you an offer.
Jaune: if it pulls me away from......
He looked at Jessica with a side eye so she wouldn't notice
Jaune: here no deal.
Ganthet: it's not permanent. But you must also experience time off world. And you might even enjoy a change of pace.
I just need you for a few missions and you can come home.
Kilowog: you should take it kid. The Guardians aren't known for making offers.
Jaune: I don't know if I've been watching far too much spy thrillers. But I have a feeling that you need a Green Lantern for something Off Record.
Ganthet remained silent
Until the silence is Broken by him laughing
Kilowog never seen a Guardian exhibit this level of emotion
Ganthet: why is it that us immortals can't be as creative as you humble mortals.
You have such amazing imaginations and at times Correct at the same time.
Yes I have some investigations pertaining to the safety of the galaxy and I need someone not part of the system.
Jaune: let me guess Red Tape?
Kilowog crosses his arms and shakes his head
Kilowog: like I always say if you want nothing done, Form a Committee.
Jaune: I guess even immortals get mired by politics.
Ganthet: sadly Yes.
Jaune: are these assignments pose a threat to every Sector at large?
Ganthet: possibly.
Jaune crosses his arms and thinks about it
After a few moments he came to a conclusion
Jaune: I'll do it.
Jessica: Jaune?
Jaune: I always believed that everything happens for a reason.
There's a reason why I have this ring, there's a reason why you are here Jessica and there's a reason why I'm being called....
I refused to see the signs beforehand and it ended in disaster..
But I won't ignore it ever again.
He turns to her
Jaune: I must go the galaxy needs me.
Jessica: I......I know.
She held his hands in concern
He held firm until he lets go and looks to the Guardian
Jaune: I'll do it.
Ganthet: wonderful! Let us make preparations. You can say your goodbyes for now.
Jaune: yeah. This needs to be announced.
The guardian nods as Jaune and Jessica leaves to tell everyone about his departure
Kilowog: are you sure it's okay to get a kid involved?
Ganthet: it's the right thing to do. I have foreseen it.
Meanwhile Atlas Academy:
Jaune and Jessica delivers the news to everyone
Many of them disagreed about his re-assignment
Jaune reassured them that this assignment is of grave importance if a Guardian is asking him to be his personal agent
James took Jaune to the side and gave him some much needed advice
Ironwood: I know this assignment is gonna take time from your sessions but that doesn't mean that you stop getting help.
When you are in this Green Lantern Corps. Find People you can trust, make some bonds, confide in your peers.
To soldiers like me it's our brother and sisterhood that help us through tough times.
But always remember you are never alone. You have your friends and family rooting for you.
Jaune: thanks General.
Ironwood: call me James. Now go. Duty calls.
Jaune nods and thanks the General with a hug making him hug back like a father would
Jaune then says his goodbyes to his classmates
Jaune: I guess this is farewell.
Weiss: for now I hope........I am.....sick of losing friends.
Jaune: don't worry Weiss it's gonna take a lot to kill a Green Lantern even more for a Red Lantern such as myself.
Yang: sure but you will be fighting things like aliens and maybe someone like you.
Jaune: a Lantern? Yeah I've read reports on such things. I prepared for it in my spare time.
Blake: but nothing beats experience.
Jaune: yeah. I know and with this assignment I believe I'll get plenty.
Ruby: just be careful.
Jaune: yeah I know. I'll be back.
Jessica was there to see him off
Jaune: I leave my home to you.
Jessica: you can count on me!
Then a big hand pats her head
Kilowog: that's right Poozer, I got this rookie and I'll show her Ring Slinging 101.
Jaune cringes reading records of this Dril Instructor
Jaune: goodluck Jess.
Jessica: I'm gonna need it.
He nods to all of them and he then turns to the Guardian
Ganthet: are you ready Lantern Arc?
Jaune: as ready as I'll ever be.
He nods and ushered Jaune into the skies as everyone waved him off and he waved back
The pair flew to the stars as Ganther opened a wormhole to quick travel to their intended destination
Chapter End