Author's Note

The 2011 Green Lantern film is SERIOUSLY underrated. I actually enjoyed it. As a matter of fact, it was the first-ever DC film I've ever owned.

Seven Rings In Hand

Billions of years ago, a race of immortals harnessed the most powerful force in existence: the emerald energy of willpower. These immortals, the Guardians of the Universe, built a world from where they could watch over all of existence: the planet Oa. They divided the universe into 3600 sectors, a ring powered by the energy of will was sent to every sector of the universe to select a recruit. In order to be chosen by the ring, it is said that one must be without fear. Together, these 3600 recruits formed the intergalactic peacekeepers known as the Green Lantern Corps. But green isn't the only color. Red. Orange. Yellow. Blue. Indigo. Purple. Sometimes, one color isn't enough. Sometimes... it takes a rainbow.

Nighttime. A meteor soared through the sky, picking up speed and catching fire as it entered Equestria's atmosphere. Eventually, the meteor completely disintegrated and the seven rings inside zoomed off in different directions, but the yellow and orange ones headed off in the same direction. The other five rings turned into bracelets. The red bracelet headed towards the Cloudominium. The orange and yellow rings headed towards Twilight's castle. The green bracelet headed towards the Apple Family barn. The blue bracelet headed towards Sugarcube Corner. The indigo bracelet headed towards Fluttershy's cottage. The purple bracelet headed towards Rarity's house.

In the morning, the Mane Six and Spike all met up at Sugarcube Corner, rings and bracelets in hoof. As they were discussing what the rings and bracelets were and where they came from, someone was sitting in the shadows. "Interesting", the figure said. The figure walked out of the shadows. It was Tomar-Re from the planet Xudar. The Xudarian explained that an intergalactic threat was heading towards Equestria... and that he wasn't a walking fish after Fluttershy thought he was a fish.

"There are seven rings, but it seems like five of the rings turned into bracelets. Rainbow Dash, your bracelet represents rage, an enemy of willpower. You must use this bracelet for good. Spike, your ring represents avarice, which, by the way, means greed. Twilight, your rings represents fear, another enemy of willpower. Someone from the Green Lantern Corps fell victim to fear: Thaal Sinestro. You must control fear. Applejack, your bracelet represents willpower, the most powerful force in existence. A lot of power is within your grasp. Pinkie Pie, your bracelet represents hope, which is what we need right now. Fluttershy, your bracelet represents compassion, which may have something to do with your connection to animals. Rarity, your bracelet represents love, and I can see why", Tomar-Re explained. "All of you have the ability to create constructs made out of light. Each of you have a lantern to recharge your rings if they run out of energy."

"What's coming?", Twilight asked.

"The Black Lantern Corps, masters of death", Tomar-Re answered. "They're zombies who've been resurrected and seek to end all life in the universe. They were formed in Space Sector 666. Their leader is Nekron, Lord of the Unliving, and the Black Lantern of Sector 666. He has a massive army and is nearly impossible to destroy. Upon being inducted into the Black Lantern Corps, dead people are restored to a fully functional state. Even if they keep the semblance of a dead, shambling corpse, Black Lantern members are resurrected with the same abilities and powers they had in life, and the same level of intelligence, though their mindset is warped by a deepening belief in death. They, however, don't possess a soul anymore." Suddenly, a Black Lantern approached Sugarcube Corner. Tomar-Re blasted it with his ring, sending the zombie flying. "No matter how much damage a Black Lantern sustains, the Black Ring will always restore it to a fully functional state, in a time directly proportionate to the punishment taken by the Corpse. Since the Black Rings bond with the corpse they're reanimating, there's no way to destroy a Black Lantern until the combination of two or more lights of the emotional spectrum shine on them: when that happens, the connection is disrupted and the Black Lantern loses his/her regenerative capabilities." As he said that, the zombie recovered from the blast and created two double-edged swords. Tomar-Re, however, did the same thing and quickly destroyed the zombie after destroying the Black Ring it wore. "Constructs don't last forever." The green double-edged sword vanished into nothingness. "The bite from a Black Lantern is capable of imparting an infection that slowly kills the victim and thus turns them into a new member of the Black Lantern Corps."

"So... basically, we can't let them bite us", Spike said.

"Yes", Tomar-Re confirmed. "Fortunately, they have weaknesses. Black Lantern power rings are apparently unable to resurrect an individual who died in a state of peace with themselves. They similarly can't steal the hearts of people able to balance their emotions in a peaceful white aura. Also, although the rings will rebuild their bodies when damaged, a strong amount of punishment can slow them down. Additionally, Black Lanterns are apparently unable to harm an individual who feels no emotion at all. Also, they can be destroyed if they are damaged quicker than they can regenerate. Finally, the light of Willpower combined with one or more different power rings can disrupt their powers: it's surmised that the combined light of the Seven Emotions, by restoring the original White Light of Creation can extinguish darkness and bring on the end of the Black. You seven must protect this world." Stepping outside, Tomar-Re flew off.

"We need to master our new powers", Twilight said. After giving her allies instructions, they all split up to master their newfound powers. Near Sugarcube Corner, several Black Lantern soldiers touched down. Nekron himself landed after them.

"My fellow Black Lantern Corps, today we take this land and leave nothing behind. Bring me their rings!", the Lord of the Unliving said to his followers. He raised his scythe and sliced the air, ripping a hole in reality as he laughed maniacally.