Dark Matter, Dark Ending: a GLTAS fanfic
[This takes place after Razer was struck by Aya Monitor]. Upon returning from the hand of time, Aya tried healing his wounds using her newly acquired monitorial powers, but to no avail. [The scene plays out normally as it did in the episode, but with one major difference]: “I was a threat to all life. In that one moment, you could’ve struck me down. Why didn’t you?” Razer slowly raises his head up and replied, “How could I kill you? My red lantern constructs are only powered by hate and there is no hate in my heart for you Aya. Only love.” Razer, using the last of his strength, pulled Aya in close and the two embrace for a loving yet sorrowful kiss. Suddenly...
Razer stopped kissing. His eyes became lifeless and in that brief infinitesimal second, his last bit of life blinks out for good. Aya covers her mouth in horrified realization; Razer, the one being in the entire universe who loved her with all his heart, had died…by her hand.
Aya tearfully nudged Razer in hopes of waking him. “Razer, get up. Get up Razer. Please get up. Why won’t you wake up? Don’t do this to me Razer. You’re all I have left. Please…don’t leave me.” The more she does it, the clearer it becomes that she can’t accept that her one true love has died. Hal and Kilowog watch crestfallen as she desperately tries to revive him. Kilowog turns away, covering his eyes, unable to bear this tragic scene any longer while Hal finally pulls her away. “Aya, Aya look at me. LOOK AT ME! It’s over; Razer’s dead.” Upon hearing this, she collapsed atop Razer’s lifeless corpse and cries her artificial eyes out!
A few minutes later, Kilowog returns saying, “I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is still the issue of half-a-dozen manhunters out there and almost no way of stopping them.” Hal kneels down to comfort Aya. “Aya, even though I miss Razer too, we still have a mission to complete. Do you think you can help us one last time?” Aya looks up at him with tears still pouring down her face. “For Razer?” Aya looked at her lover’s motionless body and her expression changes from one of loss to a sterner one. “Very well, Green Lantern Hal…for Razer.” [The scene plays out identical to that of the episode. Aya uploaded a virus that permanently disabled all of the manhunters]. The invasion had ended and all was victorious. All three of the Lanterns stare down at Razer’s dead body. “How can we claim to have won, given whom we just lost?” Hal sighs mournfully.
Several weeks later, a memorial service is held on Odym in Razer's honor [Scared of the Dark by Lil Wayne plays as Hal, Kilowog, and Aya carry Razer's casket to its burial site.] All the Blue, Green, Pink, and surprisingly a few Red, lanterns are in attendance. Ganthet, the Blue Lantern Founder, floats forward. "Today we gather to honor the passing of a lantern who not only had rage in his heart, but love and unyielding hope as well. He had many faults; but loyalty and friendship were not one of them. I will now turn things over to Saint Walker who will say a few words on Razer's behalf. Ganthet floats off and Saint Walker approaches the crowd.
"When I first made contact with Razer, he was not very pleasant...not in the least. He even tried to kill me, but never got the chance. That's not to say that he wasn't willing to overcome his anger. From what I gathered, his life on Volkreig had been marred by despair and anger the likes of which no-one should have to experience. It was because of this background that he came to Odym in hopes of purging his rage...or at the very least, learn to better control it. He was feisty but focused throughout his training. Though despite the various hardships and tribulations he faced, he had an undying sense of duty. He was willing to forgo his training here in order to help his friends in their time of need. That says something about one's character. Now that he is no longer with us, I feel saddened that he will no longer be able to become a blue lantern and embrace that unyielding hope that clung onto his heart for as long as I knew him. May you finally find your peace in the next world brother Razer. Amen."
Ganthet floats back up. "I would now like to ask Green Lanterns Hal Jordan of Earth and Kilowog of Bolovax-Vic to come up and say a few words." Hal and Kilowog each give their eulogies. Kilowog goes first, “When I first met the kid, I couldn’t stand him. He was dark, rageful, and above all: a poozer. But in the end, he showed me that no matter where you come from, anyone can be a hero. In a lot of ways, Razer was the embodiment of personal emotional growth. My time with him was one I’ll never forget. No matter how angry he made me, he was always there for me…and for Hal too. One thing’s for certain, I really am going to miss him.”
He walks off back to his seat. Hal approaches next. “Razer wasn’t always known for making good first impressions. Hell, I can still remember the day, not too long ago, when he attacked me. At the time, I was so fed up with the Red Lantern assault that I was willing to do things even I couldn’t imagine myself doing. But I was able to stop myself before I crossed that line. I made Razer live the consequences of his actions and in return for me sparing him, he tried to kill me. But I wasn’t born yesterday. I gave him a second chance at life, a chance to redeem himself not only in his eyes but in those of the entire galaxy. He was reluctant at first, but like Kilowog stated, he really started to grow on me. He’s pulled my ass out of the frying pan more times than I care to admit. Though he wasn’t a people person, those he interacted with truly understood the depths of his character. To Kilowog, he was a smart mouthed poozer. To me, even though we weren’t necessarily related to each other, there’s no better kid...man that I could ever want for a brother. Rest in peace Razer.” Hal then takes his seat alongside Carol Ferris who is also there to comfort Hal in his time of grieving.
Lastly, Aya stepped up to give her eulogy. Her extremely saddened face showcases her remorse over the recent course of actions. She can barely hold it together. “As an A.I, I was initially programmed to better understand emotions, though it was under less than ideal circumstances.” She paused, reflecting back on Scar’s callous treatment of her. “My time with Green Lanterns Kilowog and Hal Jordan has taught me a great deal of things. That, to be a Green Lantern, one has to show fortitude, overcome great fear, and to stand tall against adversity. But Razer….was different. He was reluctant to change, stubbornly deciding that self-destruction was his only course of atonement. Like myself, he too was also on a journey of rediscovery. We helped each other and by doing so, we learned from each other in the process. I taught Razer that life can be worth living if you have something to believe in. That something turned out to be me. I had no idea how much on an influence I was on him and even at his worst, he could never bring himself to harm me or anyone else he cared about. When I was a threat to all life and was believed to be beyond redemption, he proved me wrong. He was a kind, caring, respectful...pardon me a moment."
Aya wiped the tears from her eyes before continuing. "Razer was the first and only carbon-ba...man that I've ever truly loved. Now he's gone because of me!" She turned to Razer's casket and sobs, "Oh Razer, I am so sorry for what I've done to you. If you can still hear me, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." Aya then covers her eyes and starts crying back to her seat. Hal and Kilowog embrace her. Saint Walker continues talking and soon after the service has concluded, the casket is buried beneath the surface of Odym. Hal, Kilowog, Carol, and Aya stand over Razer's grave. Aya tearfully whispers, "Good bye Razer."
Somewhere in the afterlife, Razer is reunited with his beloved Ilana. After a warm embrace, he looked at her. “Ilana, I am so sorry for not heeding your advice when I could have.” Ilana nodded her head somberly. Razer looks at her and says, “I said I came back for you.” She smiled and said, “So you did. Razer, I am so proud of you.” “For what?” “For changing. For becoming a better man.” Razer smirked and said, “I had some help from my…friends.” Upon saying that, a melancholy frown crests his face. The realization that he is dead and will no longer see them again hits him hard. Ilana puts a hand on his shoulder. “I know it hurts my love, but it’s for the best.” Razer doubted that as he peers through the veil done at Aya, tearfully saying goodbye to his lifeless corpse one last time. Razer then lowers his head and whispers, “I forgive you Aya.” He then gets up and rejoins Ilana as they both walk off into the afterlife.
