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3987 BBY
Concord Dawn:
"Mum, dad, I'm scared," the young boy said, "there's nothing to be scared about sweetie. Nothing will happen," the boys mother said. There was another explosion, this time closer. Suddenly their cover was blown and before them stood a Jedi. "What do you want, jedi. We have not participated in the war against the Republic," the boys father spoke. "I do not wish to kill you," the woman said, "I want the boy. I have had force visions, he will bring salvation to the galaxy. He is powerful in the force and I wish to train him." "Our son is a mandolorian. He cannot be a jedi," the woman said, "I refuse to let you take him." "Then what happens next is regrettable," the woman said before drawing her purple lightsaber. The boys father drew a Bescar spear before engaging the woman in combat. The battle lasted briefly before the woman found a gap in the mans armour and stabbed him. The lightsaber penetrated his body, killing him. "Stay away," the boys mother cried, "we do not want him to join your order. The Mandolorians are at war with the Republic." "So you are apart of the Mandolorian threatening the Republic," the woman asked, "of course not. We find the war unnecessary. We refused to fight in it, why do you think we are in Concord Dawn and not Mandalore?" The boys mother replied, "but I will not allow you to take my son. If he were to become a Jedi he would be a traitor. Even if I do not fight in this war I fought in the Great Sith War of Exar Kun making us enemies." The boys mother attacked. The duel only lasted a short moment before she was cut down and only the boy remained. Quickly picking up his fallen mothers blaster he pointed it at the woman. "Wha-what do you want with me," the boy asked, "you are special," the woman said, "what is your name?" "R-Revan," the boy stuttered. "You are very special Revan," the woman said, "why don't you come with me and I can show you the way of the Jedi." "Who are you," Revan asked, "my name is Kreia. I am a Jedi master," the woman said.
3985 BBY
Jedi Temple, Coruscant
Revan walked through the Jedi Temple with his new friend Malak. They had met a few weeks ago and hit it off. Now they were inseparable. They were walking to the Jedi archives to study the dark side. His master, Kreia had said, 'if our ancient enemy is to return it would take both the light and the dark to defeat it. It is only through which we study both aspects of the force do we gain balance.' Malak had said that his master, Vandar, had told him to study the dark side to know how the Sith operate to be able to defeat them. Well, they weren't really their masters. More caretakers as Kreia had found Revan and Vandar had found Malak. Malak was more power hungry for knowledge than Revan as Kreia never denied Revan knowledge. As Revan wasn't paying attention to where he was going he ran into someone. "Watch where your going," a girl yelled. Around Revan's age. 5. "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention," Revan said. "Clearly," the girl muttered. "Hey," Malak said defensively. "Malak, calm down," Revan said, "sorry about him. His parents died protecting him from pirates in the outer core so he's a bit defensive." "Oh, it's ok," the girl said, "what's your name," Revan asked, "oh, I'm Meetra. Meetra Surik," the girl said. "Well nice to meet you Meetra, wanna be friends. I'm Revan," Revan stuck his hand out, "I don't really know anyone so sure," Meetra said. "So what events brought you to the Jedi temple, Meetra," Revan asked. "Well, I used to live in the outer rim on the planet Eriadu but my parents were killed by Mandolorians. Before they could kill me the Jedi master, Atris found me," Meetra said. "What about you," Meetra asked, "where are you from?" "Me," Revan asked, "I never really stay anywhere for too long. My parents didn't realise that we strayed into Mandolorian space and we were shot down. We landed on Concord Dawn and the Mandolorians came for us. They killed my parents then the Jedi came and saved me."
3984 BBY
If there was one thing Revan was good at it was lying. So far in his 3 years of being a Jedi no one had found out his secret. The only person who knew other than Revan, was Kreia which thankfully she hadn't told anyone. Now he was telling a false life story to a person he had just befriended. Her name was Anaka Skywalker. She had said that she couldn't remember what the planets name was because her parents had lived in hiding on a Mandolorian occupied world. When they found them there was a Jedi looking for her so she lived. Her parents weren't so lucky. They had been killed by Mandolorians as well. Revan was starting to hate his people more and more. They just killed and killed and showed no remorse. Revan was glad he was found by the Jedi rather than becoming a full fledged mandolorian. To become a full fledged mandolorian a person had to sign the creed which Revan was too young to do. Kreia had wanted him to become friends with her as they were going to be going to Illum together along with Meetra and Malak to get their lightsaber crystals. There was another girl going as well. Revan didn't know her name but he was told he'd meet her when they left. Just like Meetra when they had first met, Revan had found it easy to talk to Anaka. They were becoming fast friends.
"Malak, Meetra, I want you to meet someone," Revan yelled, "this is Anaka. She lost her parents as well." "Children why don't you get aboard and we shall get on our way," Kreia said. They all got on and that's when Revan noticed the girl walking with Meetra. A girl who was Revan's age walked next to Meetra. Brown hair and bright blue eyes. Kreia headed to the cockpit to chart their course while they all sat down at the seats around a table. "Revan this is Bastila," Meetra introduced," Bastila Shan. Bastila this is Revan." "You don't have a last name," Bastila asked, "I don't tell people my last name," Revan corrected her. "So that's why you always avoided it," Malak said, "you don't like people knowing. Well, we're your friends I'm sure you can tell us." "Yea come on Revan, tell us," Meetra said. "Fine," Revan shouted, "Visula. My name is Revan Visula." "Huh," Malak said, "never heard of it." No one said anything but Meetra eyed him suspiciously. Revan turned to Bastila, "I'm Revan," Revan stuck his hand out. Bastila's cheeks turned red before she shook his hand timidly.
Two Days Later
Illum:
"Come now, students. We have arrived on Illum," Kreia said, "it is here where most Jedi will get their kyber crystals unless they reside from the Dantooine." "Um, Master Kreia I was from the Dantooine enclave but only got transferred to Coruscant recently," Bastila said. "I'm not sure what the reason was to why you were transferred but you are here now," Kreia said.
Inside the Cave:
"Whoa, there's so many," Anaka said in wonder. "They're so pretty," Bastila said. "Here's how you find your Crystal and what type of Jedi you identify as," Kreia said, "the Crystal will call out to you and you must respond to it. The kyber Crystal is just as important as the actual lightsaber." They all wandered off in their own direction but Revan stayed still. "I can hear multiple crystals," Revan said to Kreia, "which one do I follow. Many Jedi wield multiple lightsabers. Why only use one?" Kreia asked. Revan nodded before walking off. When they all returned they shared their findings. Bastila had a yellow kyber Crystal. Meetra and Malak had blue ones and Anaka had a green one. "Revan, what about you," Bastila asked, "well. I have 3." Revan showed them the different crystals. "3? I didn't know we were allowed more than 1," Malak said, "he was called by the crystals. They have chosen him for a reason," Kreia said, "now let's get back to the ship where we will construct lightsabers." "Master," Revan asked when the others walked out of hearing distance, "the purple kyber Crystal I have, it was blue but when I touched it it turned purple. Is something wrong? Did I do something wrong?" "I think it may symbolise your unfortunate past and your dark future," Kreia said, "what? What about my future," Revan demanded, "some knowledge is not worth knowing," Kreia said, "I have only the knowledge the force has let me know."
"We shall return to Coruscant where I will assist you in creating lightsabers," Kreia said, "the materials needed are there."
2 Days Later
Jedi Temple, Coruscant:
"You must focus your mind," Kreia said, "concentrate only on the Crystal and the force around it." Revan concentrated, metal swirled around the black kyber Crystal he had found. Before it all came together. Revan picked it up. A black blade simmered to life. (The Darksaber) The others rushed over to admire it. "Alright, enough staring. Congratulations Revan on being the first to complete construction but you have 2 more to do," Kreia said. Soon after they all finished constructing their lightsabers. Bastila had a double-sided lightsaber like the one wielded by Exan Cun. Meetra and Malak had a single bladed blue lightsaber each and Anaka had a single bladed green lightsaber. Revan had constructed 2 more lightsabers. 2 single bladed lightsabers. One blue. One purple. (Bastila, Meetra and Malak's lightsabers are their ones from kotor 1 and 2. Anaka's is the same design as Anakins but green and Revan created the darksaber as well as his other lightsabers being the iconic Revan
3975 BBY
Jedi Temple, Coruscant:
"Master what is going on," Revan demanded, "I am being banished from the order," Kreia said sadly, "one of my old pupils have fallen after going to the world Korriban. It is unfortunate but they were killed by the dark side. Remember my teachings Revan. It will guide your destiny." "Come now Padawan Revan," Vandar said, "you shall have a new master once this is over."
"Padawan Revan, you must not use your passion as a weapon," Zhar said, "you must have peace of mind. There is no emotion, there is peace." "But Master Kreia always said that I should channel my emotions," Revan said, "her teachings is what lead many of her students to darkness," Zhar said, "shall we start again?"
"I just don't get Zhar," Revan said, "Kreia taught me one thing and Zhar is teaching me another." "Who do you think is right," Anaka asked, "I don't know. Kreia maybe, because with her I was never told that using emotion was wrong. With Zhar he's always telling me about the Jedi Code and how I should follow it blindly," Revan said. "We don't use emotion to keep ourselves balanced when we're fighting," Meetra said. "Um," Bastila said, "there's something that I need to tell all of you." "What is it," Malak asked. "Um, my Master Vrook said that I would need to focus on training as he just found out that I can use a very ancient force technique called battle meditation," Bastila said, "he said that I wouldn't be able to see any of your as much anymore."
3972 BBY:
"By the way of the council, by the will of the force. Jedi Knights, rise," the Jedi Council said in unison. Malak, Revan, Meetra and Anaka stood. Facing the council this Padawan braids were cut off. "Thank you masters," Revan nodded to the council, the others followed his lead. "We should go find Bastila," Anaka said, "tell her the news." Suddenly a Republic soldier burst into the council room. "The Republic Senate has sent me to inform you that the Mandolorian Neo-Crusaders have attacked republic space. The supreme chancellor is requesting the Jedi councils help," the soldier said. "We shall discuss this," Vandar said, "you are dismissed."
3970 BBY:
"Surely you can see that they need our help," Revan cried, "the Republic is being slaughtered. Who do you think the Mandolorians will come for next? They won't just let us exists along with them. They want revenge for the Sith Wars of Exar Cun." "This is not our fight as the Mandolorians do not threaten the Jedi Order," Atris said, "you are dismissed Knight Revan." Revan stormed out of the council chambers.
"How'd it go," Malak asked, "they refuse to do anything," Revan said, "The Outer Rim is on fire and the council do not care as long as the Mandolorians stay out of the core." "We have to do something," Meetra said, "perhaps we should gather a following and go and deal with the Mandolorians ourselves." "Bastila cannot come," Revan said, "she is too loyal to the Jedi Order and would inform the council of what we hope to achieve. Besides, she's on Dantooine. That's too far out of the way."
6 Months Later:
Revan had gathered 7 Jedi altogether other than himself, Malak, Meetra and Anaka. Most of them from the outer or mid rim who had lost parents to Mandolorians. They were en-route to the outer rim planet, Cathar. Revan had found out about their mysterious disappearance 10 years ago and wanted to investigate. Unbeknownst to anyone aboard the ship, there were Jedi following them. To capture them. When the council had found out that Revan was gathering Jedi to fight the Mandolorians the council had been horrified and many wanted to banish him. But Master Zhar had convinced the others to just arrest him. Many in the republic had started calling his following the Revanchist. They arrived on the planet Cathar and headed to the surface. All the passengers on board exited. "I did some research and I believe that the Mandolorians had something to do with the Cathar's disappearance from the planet 10 years ago," Revan said. That's when they all noticed a shuttle descending. "It's the council," Meetra yelled. "Stay calm," Revan said, "but be ready for a fight." The ship landed and 15 Jedi exited. All masters. Revan's master, Zhar, in the lead. "Come quietly apprentice and the council will be merciful," Zhar said. "You have come here to arrest me while the outer rim burns. The Jedi sit back and do nothing," Revan yelled, "I will not have it." Revan noticed a Mandolorian mask in the sand and picked it up. The entire group became engulfed in a white light. When the light died down they were in a force vision.
"Cassus, you cannot do this. This is genocide," a Mandolorian female cried, "what do we gain from slaughtering populations who have already surrendered to us." "You wish to die at their side," Cassus Fett asked, "have you no honour?" "It is not honourable to slaughter meaningless innocents," the woman yelled, "my honour is choosing to die at their side." "Fire," Cassus yelled. The entire population, including the Mandolorian were killed.
Revan realised he was holding the woman's mask. He put the mask on. "Until all Mandolorians are defeated, so swears Revan," Revan yelled igniting the darksaber and holding it over his head. The other Jedi did the same. "I refuse to arrest you after that," Zhar said, "I will try my best to gain your group sanctuary." "Thank you, master, "Revan said.