Hal still remains trapped in the Dead Zone and is contemplating jumping off a cliff so that he can obtain the black ring and fight the First Lantern. Tomar-Re attempts to dissuade him, saying that the dead have no saying in any matters of life. Meanwhile, in the Chamber of Shadows, Sinestro holds Simon at gunpoint and demands to know where the First Lantern is. B'dg and the Templar Guardians attempt to explain the situation to Sinestro, telling him about the First Lantern's origins. Although the Templar Guardians say that they are all allies against the First Lantern, Sinestro disappears in a green flash of light, saying he has no allies. Sinestro teleports to Korugar and appears before Arsona, who is still resentful of him. Attempting to explain the situation, Sinestro takes Arsona to his