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On board the Star Forge a Sith Apprentice walked through the bridge of the vessel where his Master stood by the window, looking through the depth of space as he waited for something to happen.  Darth Malak sensed his apprentice walk in as he stood in front of him, “Scarus” the Sith Master had spoken his apprentice's name through his cybernetic jaw.  The apprentice had kneeled, removing his hooded cloak, showing off his Sith tattooed face, “Master” 

“Rise Lord Scarus” the Sith Master ordered him.  Scarus stood up, waiting for his Master to speak again, “I sense unease with you my apprentice.  Tell me what bothers you” sensing the anger boiling in his apprentice. 

Scarus had spoken on what was on his mind, not fond of seeing a former Jedi standing next to his Master.  He had been wanting to kill her since she was brought on board.  He glares at the new Sith apprentice, before looking back at his Master, “What bothers me is not only you brought a Jedi here, but she had failed to kill Revan, now she leads him and the Republic to us” 

Malak’s new apprentice looked at him grimly, “Least I confronted him.  All you did was stay on this vessel and did nothing” the apprentice was angered by this, pulling his lightsaber into his hand without igniting it, while the other apprentice held a grip on her lightsaber that was still on her belt.  Before any weapons could be ignited, Malak had stepped in between the two, as he sounded irritated though his cybernetic jaw, “Scarus, Shan, enough” ordering them to stand down.  looking between the two.  Scarus clipped his lightsaber back onto his belt, while Bastila had let go of her own.  

Malak had turned to Bastila, shocking her with force lightning until she hit the ground, screaming in pain as her new Master unleashed more onto her.  He eventually stopped, looking down on her as she was on the ground, “You will kill Revan when he comes on board, won’t you?” Bastila for a moment had a look of confusion on her face.  She couldn’t put a sentence together, not sure how she felt.  She wanted to do what her Master said, but she couldn’t bring herself to answer her truthfully.  This caused Malak to shock her again”Answer me apprentice, will you kill Revan and his allies when they come on board and will you do it without hesitation?” he asked again, his voice sounding impatient.  Perhaps a part of her didn’t want to go through with killing someone she used to care for.  Bastila looked up at Malak, who was glaring at her with his Sith eyes, waiting for an answer.  She knew she was trapped, if she tried to resist then she would die.  Seeing no choice, Bastila bows her head in shame, giving into her Master's demands, “I promise Lord Malak, when Revan and his friends come on board, I will show no mercy.  After that I will use my battle meditation to destroy the Republic fleet.  After the battle is won, then we will go after the rest of the Republic and Jedi.  When that's finished, then the galaxy will be yours, Lord Malak” Bastila looked up at him with her own Sith eyes, giving in to the darkside once again.  Malak observed her once again before speaking, “Good, now leave us” as Bastila left she was called back again by her Master, “Also Bastila if you fail again, then don’t expect me to show you leniency again.  This time I will kill you without second thoughts” the fallen Jedi didn’t respond, rather she turned back to exit the door, leaving the two Sith Lord alone.  Darth Malak turned to face Darth Scarus, he gripped him in the air with the force, as he struggled to breath, “Never question again, otherwise I will be finding myself a new heir to my Empire, Understood?” Malak warned his apprentice before dropping him on the ground.  Scarus stood up back onto his feet, “I apologize Lord Malak, but I feel the conflict within her, I am sure you do as well” 

“Come with me, there is something that I haven’t shown you yet” Malak ordered his apprentice.  Scarus followed him without hesitation.  They left the bridge to walk into another room, Scarus was shocked to see bodies floating in the pods.  He was amazed to sense the force flowing through each one of them, “Master what is this?  I could sense the force through each of them” 

“These are Jedi that have been captured throughout the conquest.  You told me you concern yourself with Shan?  Well this is my reason, if Bastila does decide to betray us for Revan, then I will personally kill my former Master myself” Malak told his apprentice.  Scarus continues walking around the glasses that they are placed in.  He can’t sense anything, but the force flowing through them.

“Something wrong Lord Scarus?” Malak had asked his apprentice who was still walking around the room, “No Master, these Jedi are alive?” casually asking  him, without being surprised by his apprentice’s reaction.

Malak nodded his head, “Correct, they are in stasis.  Rather than becoming one with the force, they will be used to power this station” Scarus looked to see they were all full, “But what does this have anything to do with Shan?” he asked.  That is when his Master entered another door in that room where he saw another pod, but it was empty and isolated from the rest, “This one is for Bastila, her battle meditation will be used to make this battlestation indestructible.  Regardless of what her choice will be, this is where she will go” Malak told his apprentice.  Who had just stared into it.  Scarus turns to his Master, “I doubted your power Master, forgive me” 

Malak laughed, “How could you know an apprentice?  You and Bandon always competed on who would rule my Empire after my death, you had no idea what I was working on behind the scenes” Scarus said nothing to this.  Malak was right, he and Bandon were his only apprentices.  When Bandon died by Revan and Bastilas hands, it made him excited that there was no one to challenge him for his position, “I look forward to being by your side when the battle starts” Malak immediately shuts this down, turning towards his apprentice, “You will not be joining me.  I want to deal with my former Master myself if Shan fails.  You are to stand by and take charge of the fleet.  Deal with any intruders that attempt to stop us, but leave Revan alone, I sense that he will be coming soon for his lost companion.

Scarus wasn’t happy by this decision.  He wanted to be by his Master's side when Revan and his allies came on board.  He had hoped to help kill Revan if Bastila failed, then kill Malak when they were done.  He didn’t want to argue with the fear of his position being replaced, so he reluctantly agreed as he did a slight bow, “As you wish my Master” he left the room his Master was in.  He was lost in his thoughts as he was walking the halls.  His plans turned to ruins, but brought opportunity.  In his mind if Revan kills Malak, then the remnants of his Empire will be his.  He could kill his Master, knowing he will be weakened from his fight.  The only problem that circled his mind was Bastila.  If she kills Revan, then he will have to wait longer to enact his plan, waiting the long game until he finds a new opportunity.  Upon walking the halls, he stumbled upon a young darkside user around the age of seventeen.  He looked into her eyes, they were gray.  This one was from the planet Dathomir, he could easily tell by the pale white skin and the white hair, she was a nightsister.  The young woman just stared down into him without fear, which caught his attention, “Tell me girl, why are you here?” he asked with curiosity .  

“I was stationed here to protect this battlestation from anyone that threatens the Sith Empire” 

“And how long have you been taught in the ways of the force?” He proceeded into asking questions.

“I just graduated from the academy a year early, being the top of my class” 

Scarus had nodded his head as he continued to look down at her.  She is now the one asking him a question, “Is there something Lord Scarus?” 

“Just go back to what you were doing” he ordered her before walking away.  Making his way towards his quarters, he had ordered the Admirals to not only prepare for incoming attacks, but warned them that they needed to let go of the shields, so Revan and his crew could make it on board, before he left without being questioned on his reasons.  Scarus went back to his quarters.  He took this opportunity to access his files where he decided to look up an acolyte he had just met.  He observed her files, learning her name was Rin.  He was impressed, she was at top of her class, but able to learn advanced forms of lightsaber combat.  She was able to bring down her Sith Master in single combat while training.  Many students that stood in her way, she had brought all of them down, even killing some.  Scarus had liked what he was reading on her file.  Perhaps it was even floating through his mind that she could be a potential apprentice for him.

He had put down the data pad as he sat down to meditate.  Scarus had not left his spot for a while.  He had lost track of time on what he presumes was an hour.  He finally gets up after sensing another disturbance in the force.  The Republic had arrived out of hyperspace, when he got out of his quarters, making his way up to the bridge, seeing that the battle was starting.  One of the Generals had approached him, “Lord Scarus the Republic had just arrived.  We had sent out the fleet to deal with them”

“Good, and what of Revan?” the Sith Apprentice asked.

“I don’t know, but we are seeing a small freighter boarding the vessel now” 

“Its him, I could sense it.  Let him, when he arrives, don’t bother closing the shields” The General on board was confused, “My Lord, what about the other Republic vessels.  They are likely to follow Revan as he arrives in the hanger” 

“That's the point.  Let them in, don’t question me again” Scarus walked out.  He was walking through the halls.  He could hear blaster fires and lightsabers from a distance.  When Scarus had arrived in the hangar to witness the battle that was occuring, he saw more Republic ships moving into the hangar of the Star Forge.  He turns his head seeing Revan leading the attack.  This was an opportunity for Scarus, he could use this surprise attack on the redeemed Jedi, but he stopped himself knowing if he kills Revan, then he will have both Bastila and his Master against him, two people he can’t take on at once.  If they fought, he would have no chance to claim the Empire for himself, so he waited for him to leave the room along with his companions like his Master had asked him.  He looked down below to see a fight is still occuring.  There were Republic troops fighting against his and Malak’s forces, they were all being defeated.  Looking on his right, he sees Rin being the last survivor, she struggles against the Republic Forces.  She was surrounded by a group of Jedi, he saw as they were fighting.  Rin held her own, blocking swings after swings.  She managed to disarm and cut clean through one of the Jedi’s chest before more came her way.  She used the force to push another back, before blocking a strike that would have ended her.  Being the only one left, she tried to stand her ground, but was losing it to her enemy.  Rin was going on the defense, which was her only option as the Jedi continued to charge against her.  Scarus saw this, she was being overwhelmed, one of the Jedi had  pushed her  against a pillar, using the force.  This causes her to lose herself in a daze.  Seeing what was about to happen, decided to step in by removing his cloak and igniting his double bladed lightsaber.  He rushed in, killing the Jedi before they had a chance to react.  Republic soldiers tried to fire, but the Sith pushed them down the edge.  He turned around to see Rin on the ground, making her wonder if he was going to punish her for losing to the Jedi.  Instead, he had laid out a hand for her.  Rin picked it up, bringing her back to her feet, “Why did you save me?” she questioned him, but before he could answer, they saw another group of Jedi come before them.  Scarus nodded at Rin, motioning her to follow him.  They two would duel fiercely against the Jedi as Scarus swung both ends of his lightsaber at the two Jedi, decapitating them.  Another one tried to swoop to attack the Sith, but Rin went in, cutting him in half with her own lightsaber.  As they were the only two left, the pair would fight back against the Republic forces that were on ground.  More shuttles tried to get in, but Scarus seeing this would launch a power of force lighting, destroying the three shuttles that contained Jedi and soldiers of the Republic.  After that they didn’t stop until every Jedi or Soldier was dead.  When the fighting was over, the two deactivated their lightsabers.  

“Looks like we won” Rin said, breaking the silence that had once again occurred between the two.  Scarus stayed silent, during the battle he had sensed this acolytes' rage grew more and more as they fought.  He saw the bodies on the floor, causing him to have a grin on his face.  Before Rin could speak again, he cutted her off, “The battle is still not over.  I sense that Revan had just entered his battle with Shan.  While that is happening, I will go deal with his allies alone.  Go find more reinforcements and stay on guard case more Republic soldiers or Jedi arrive” 

“Yes Master” Rin had bowed her head before leaving Scarus alone in the hanger.  He gained a smile on his face, knowing that soon Malak would be dead and when he did, the title Master would pass to him.  When the Sith had entered the halls of the Star Forge, he could see on the ground the droids that were created by the Star Forge as well as seeing bodies of those that served the Empire.  He could see he is getting closer as he follows the trail of bodies.  Upon walking the halls of the vessel, Scarus had stopped in his tracks, feeling something had just transpired.  He tapped back into the force to see what it was.  It was Bastila, she had turned on the Empire.  This enraged Scarus, as he knew this would happen, sensing the conflict within as soon as she turned towards the darkside.  He was planning to turn his attention towards her, swearing he would kill her before she could use her battle meditation, he stopped and saw blaster fire happening across the hall from a distance.  Scarus used the force to jump.  Landing on the platform, he saw a group of droids battle a group.  He could tell they were Revan’s companions.  Using this as an opportunity, Scarus decided to dispose of them before he turned his attention to Bastila, then Revan as he grew impatient of his Master’s decisions.  He leaped up another platform before jamming his lightsaber into the HK droid’s chest.  He looked at the group and saw a twi’lek, a wookie, and a mandalorian aim their weapons at him.  Scarus used the force to push them back.  He then turned his attention towards the two Jedi in front of him.  One was a human male and the other was a cathar.  The cathar charged at Scarus, who blocked the attack with the other Jedi following behind.  He used both ends of his blades to block the strikes.  After getting into a lightsaber lock with them, he senses that the cathar is harboring anger deep within her.  He tried to explain that, causing the Jedi to feel off balance, causing Scarus to kick her into the ground.  The human pressed his attack with the cathar slowly getting up.  Scarus, seeing this, decides to use more force.  He pressed his lightsaber so hard against the Jedi’s shoulder, causing him to scream.  The cathar hears her ally in pain, uses the force to leap and kick the Sith back, falling into another level of the platform.  She jumps down as the two continue to fight.  The two locked lightsabers as Scarus continued to taunt her.  At first he could see her getting more angry, but when she stayed calm, he knew it wasn’t working anymore.  The two continued to battle.  Scarus wanted to make this quick before Bastila’s battle meditation became a problem.  He quickly used the force to choke the Jedi.  The other one tried to hold on, but was also caught with the force.  He tried to squeeze the life out of them, but not before letting go.  He saw that the Star Forge was shaking.  Before he could escape, an explosion occurred with a part of the rubble fell onto him, he had used the force to defend himself, but it wasn’t enough, as it fell on his body.  Scarus cursed himself for letting this happen.  He looked up at the Jedi and presumed it was over, but instead of finishing him off, the Jedi along with their companions ran out of the room.  Scarus was trapped, trying to call his Master through the force, but there was no answer.  He tried to get out on his own, but nothing worked.  All seemed lost for the Sith Apprentice.  His hopes to betray his Master and rule the galaxy was falling apart.  Scarus tried again, but still couldn’t get out.  He sensed his Master had started dueling Revan.  He knew he had to get up there, but he couldn’t, so instead he waited as he was ready to accept his fate.

The vessel shook again and the bridge that held the platform together was breaking.  Scarus felt himself falling off, he had accepted his fate.  He then found that the rubble was lifted in the air, quickly he got to his feet.  After making the high jump, he landed on his feet as the ruble dropped into the abyss.  Trying to catch his breath, he saw it Rin, who had saved him from his death.  This made Scarus confused, but before he could talk, Rin cut in, “I sensed your anger, so I had to come and rescue you.  Consider it a debt for saving me” she told him without telling him she had followed him the whole time without making it known.

He had glared into her eyes, he sensed ambition in her.  There was a reason why the force brought her back to him quickly, but he would figure that out later.  He sensed his Master in danger, “Lord Malak is in danger” without looking at her, he motioned for her to follow him.  The two would jump up onto another platform before running as fast as they could.

By the time the two got into the room, Malak was already dead.  Scarus walked over to see his Master’s lifeless body.  Bending down, he looked at the glasses.  Closing his eyes, Scarus sensed what had occurred during the battle.  Seeing the vision, he saw Malak use the bodies to absorb their energy.  Cursing under his breath, at his Master for keeping this from him, knowing it would be hard to challenge him like that.  If he fought in Revan’s place, he would have died. 

“With Malak’s death, I am now in charge of the Sith'' turning his attention, he looked at Rin, “The force brought you back to me for a reason.  I had sensed it since we met.  Rin, I would like you to become my new apprentice” 

Rin immediately bowed before her new Master.  This had pleased Darth Scarus, he raised his hand, “Rise Darth Rin” she had stood up, waiting for her Masters next order, “What is your will Lord Scarus?”

“This vessel was lost as soon as Malak perished.  I suspect Revan will cause it to self-destruct.  We need to get out of here as well as the other remnants of the Empire” Rin followed her new Master as they were leaving.  Through Scarus’s orders, all Sith remnants were to leave the station.  All of the remaining Empire aboard the Star Forge was in panic as they all rushed out of the hangar.  One disciple tried to make his way towards the last shuttle until he was grabbed by Scarus through the force, tossing him back, the pair were preparing to board, they saw Revan and Bastila  make their way towards the hangar with their companions.  Rin was ready to ignite her lightsaber, but Scarus put a hand on her shoulder, “No, there will be time for that later.  We need to go before we get caught in the explosion” he had glared at the two former Sith before leaving.  Rin had piloted the shuttle as the two left the station.  They used the remaining ships in space as cover to get away.  The two were out from a distance to see an explosion occur.  Rin saw it with shock as she looked next to her Master, who didn’t express emotion on his face.  She could tell he was angry.  Scarus had believed his Master to be a fool for allowing this to happen, as if he was by his side, Revan would be dead, but instead his Master did him a favor.  Many remnants followed them.  None of them were sure what they should do.  Scarus had reached out through the comms, “This is Darth Scarus, we will all regroup on one of our bases” no one opposed him.

“What do we do after that?” one of the acolytes in one of the shuttle asked their new leader.  Scarus looked up, seeing a small ship fly up to the Republic.  He could sense it was Revan’s party.  The same one who had given the Empire to him.  Scarus smirks as he speaks, “Revenge.  We will plan out revenge”

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Revan stood in front of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant for the first time since leaving  to go fight with his allies in the Mandalorian Wars.  He looked at the building, having many memories here. As a padawan, he, and his Master Kreia used to come to the temple where they would explore the archives together, learning about the history, philosophy, and many more aspects of the force.  She would share her views with him as he started asking her more questions on why certain things were the way they were.  There was no emotion, there was peace he would say to himself as he walked up the stairs.  His memories would flash to his years as a Jedi Knight, hanging out, or going on missions with his late friend Alek and Metera Surik. After they would return, the three would use their free time to stay in the temple together or would go to the city of the planet where they wanted to get away from the Jedi.  The three were almost inseparable at the times of peace, but that was a long time ago.  Alek, his closest friend since childhood, has been dead for about a year after Revan tried his best to redeem him, but he was far gone.  He was ready to use a super weapon to destroy everything in the galaxy.  It pained Revan to do the deed by killing his best friend, but there was no other way, but to put down his friend.  After the battle of Rakata Prime, he tried getting in contact with Meetra, now being called the exile, among the whispers of the Jedi.  He had heard rumors that she surrendered to the Jedi, but was stripped of her rank, lightsaber, and was cut off from the force.  Revan would spend weeks after weeks trying to look for her, but she had already covered her tracks after getting to each location that he could think of.  She was gone, disappeared from the galaxy.  Now it was just him, the redeemed he was called.  Former Sith, now back in Jedi robes.  It didn’t feel right to him, his friends dead or exiled, now he is the only one left.  For Revan that was worse than spending an entire year cleaning up the mess he had made in the galaxy.  If only he had all of his memories back, he could use it to fix the damage he had caused since he defeated Mandalore the Ultimate and turned to the darkside, however the council would not help him, fearing he could turn to the darkside again.  Upon walking the stairs, Revan made his way through the halls.  Passing many Jedi, some would stare at him with whispers breaking out.  There were those that wished he had perished with Malak, blaming him for the state the galaxy was in.  Others thought of him as a hero for ending the Jedi civil war.  Revan ignored them as he put his hood up.  He looked around the halls to see nothing had changed.  When he stepped into the archives, he stopped as he saw a group of younglings approach him.  This caused him to remove his hood.  He looked at them, remembering the times that he would come in and instruct the younglings in basic lightsaber forms.  One of them had gone as far as asking if he was who he was, causing Revan to nod his head.  They surrounded him in a circle, proceeding to ask him many questions.  He wasn’t sure where to start.  He didn’t consider himself a hero, but he didn’t consider himself a villain either.  Before any questions could be answered the temple’s historian walked in.  She had white hair and blue eyes, “Alright younglings that's enough.  Time to get back to what you were all doing” Revan could tell whose white robes it was anywhere, this was Atris.  He could sense her presence from across the room.  One of the younglings went up to her, telling her they wanted to stay, but Atris shook her head, sending them all out.  She then stood up, glaring at Revan.  Revan knew it couldn’t be good as Atris was one of the Jedi that were against aiding the Republic in the war against Mandalore.  He wasn’t sure what to say, not expecting to see her so soon.  It was time for Revan to confront his past.

“You are unbelievable, you know that?” Atris said in disdain.  Revan thought she was referring to the younglings, “They came up to me, I had no intentions in speaking to them” 

“I am not talking about that.  I am referring to your presence.  Last time you were here, you left with your followers to fight in the Mandalorian Wars” 

Revan took a sigh, expecting something like this to happen, “With respect Atris, I was only doing what I thought was right” 

Atris had scoffed at this, “That proves my point that you haven’t changed.  What about your supporters?  Malak?  Surik?  What about all of them?” he could tell she was trying to get a reaction out of him.  There was no emotion, there was only peace , he would say to himself before answering, “You are right it was a mistake, but I have changed.  I’m a different person now”

“What about Bastila, I heard what happened.  Has she changed?” she was pushing it, Revan looked at her with fear in his eyes, “That was different, I managed to save her” 

“Because of your bond.  I heard you two have been spending a lot of time together.  You two even have your own place outside the temple don’t you” Revan said nothing, but she continued, “Attachments are forbidden you know?”

“The Jedi Council aloud this after sensing our bond was too much to break.  They told both of us we could stay as Jedi, for our service we have done” this was enough to make Atris laugh out loud, “Service?  If anything they fear you two.  You should be in prison if it was up to me” 

Finally, Revan had enough, “I didn’t come here to talk about the war or my personal life.  I came to report to the council”

“I know, they sent me to get you.  I am on the council after all” she told him.  Revan said nothing as he followed Atris.  The two would stay quiet as they have nothing to say to each other.  Revan was calm about it, understanding why she was so upset at him, but he wasn’t pleased about his attacks on Bastila.  He could feel anger boil at the mention of her name, but Revan was able to stop himself from an outburst.  

The two had entered the council chamber with this being the first time Revan has been in here since his argument with the council about the Mandalorian Wars.  The same people that had erased his memories.  He looked at each of the members, some of them were the same Jedi he had met while he started to reestablish his connection to the force, such as GrandMaster Vandar, Master Vrook, and Master Zhar Lestin, the Jedi Master, the twi’lek who had helped construct his lightsaber.  Others he barely remembers, such as Zez-Kai, and Kavar, someone who he sensed that he had a connection with at one point, but Revan shrugs it off once Atris sat down at her seat, “Masters” he did a slight bow.

“Revan great news you bring us?” the GrandMaster had asked him.

Revan continued, “That is right Masters.  I have come to inform you that I have returned from my mission.  I have dealt with the last of the remnants of Malak’s forces.  Seems like there are no other sightings of the Sith Empire” the council stayed silent.  No one said anything, so Revan broke the silence, “Does this not please you?  Seems like we have dealt with the last of the remnants after a year”

Lestin spoke up, “No, we are pleased with your commitment to hunting them down, however we are all disturbed on how easy it was”

“Almost like they weren’t even trying to hide” Vrook said.  There was a discussion among the council, leaving Revan to stay silent.  They were right, they weren’t sure if the Empire he and Malak built were still a threat.  Others such as Lestin and Kavar acknowledged that they had lost most of their power through the Starforge, but members like Atris were arguing that they are not sure if there are other secrets they don’t know about.  Vrook spoke up before the council, “Atris has a point, none of us are aware if Malak had a back up plan.  The Sith always has their secrets” As debates continued to go on, Revan had decided to break it up, “There is away Masters” 

They all looked at him, wondering what he was about to say, “I know we have discussed this before, but if you restore my memories, then we can find out if there is any secrets that we don’t know about.  It could really help us” he tried to plead without begging.  He saw Atris give him a stare.  He was waiting for other members to join in.  Master Vandar spoke up, “That's impossible” he shook his head.

“Why not, if you are afraid of me turning to the darkside again, then just erase my memories again.  Isn’t it more important we make sure the Sith doesn't return?” Revan asked them.  Not that he was worried about turning to the darkside again, but he had to get them on his side.  Lestin cut in, “Its not that we think you will return to the darkside Revan, but to restore your memories its impossible”

“Why?” Revan asked, confused.

Vrook then told him, “Because it is very dangerous on the mind.  It was easy for all of us to erase it, but restoring those lost memories could damage your mind permanently”

“I am willing to take a chance” Revan said.

Vandar shook his head, “No, you are our best assist.  If the threat does emerge, then you will be called upon to help deal with it” Revan waited for the council to continue, he wanted to get out as soon as he could, thinking they would give him another assignment as they have been doing for the past year.  Surprisingly they didn’t, “It seems like there is nothing to discuss, you may go” Vrook told him.  

Revan was confused, “You don’t have another assignment for me?” 

Vandar spoke, “We do not.  Revan for the past year you have been working hard to repay the debt for the damage you had caused as a Sith.  For that we return to you the title of Jedi Master” 

Revan bowed before the council, “Thank you Masters”

“You may go.  If something does come up, then we will contact you” Vandar told him.  Revan without saying another word, leaving the members of the council alone.

“Thats right back to his woman” Atris said in disgust.  The members looked at her with disgust aside from Vrook, who had agreed with her about Revan’s attachment.

“Is that really necessary, Atris?” Kavar spoke up.

“His attachment is dangerous.  What if something happens to her, then what?  Is Revan going to turn back to the darkside and we will be back to where we started!? Atris was someone who was for breaking up the two’s attachment, going as far as to erase their memories of each other, but the council refused.

“No, Revan will not turn to the darkside.  I sense balance as we the rest of you do” Vadar spoke up.  Lestin agreed with him, as well as Zez-Kai, “Master Vandar is right, but even if we did attempt that, their bond is just too strong.  We have to have faith”

Revan could sense the council's arguments distances from where he is.  He ignores them, taking the elevator down to the first floor, and he begins leaving the temple.  Now that his missions are finished with his missions.  He was ready to go back home to see Bastila for the first time since departing.  The two had not even spent a week in their new apartment since they settled for it, as he was called away quickly to deal with the Empire.  She wanted to go with him, but Revan declined, feeling it was better if he did this alone, feeling responsible for the damage that has taken place in the galaxy.   Revan took a speeder, as he began to drive it towards his apartment.  He thought about what he was going to say.  He hadn’t seen her in about a year.  The two would only keep in touch through holoprojection.  It hurt for Revan, not being with her, but he understood his responsibility to make up for past deeds as Darth Revan.  Bastila understood that, which is why she wasn’t too upset with him.  She knew even at a distance, their bond could not break.  As he was in the air, Revan thought about everything else, wondering if peace had really been achieved.  He felt something sinister was nearing, but he ignored that feeling, as he had arrived towards his apartment.  Revan stepped out onto the platform as he was greeted by his droid friend, T3-M4.  The droid had volunteered to stay in his Masters place to keep Bastila company.  He rolled around in excitement, as Revan chuckled, removing his cloak and putting it on the couch.  He had bend down to greet his friend, “Its great to see you T3.  Where is Bastila?” The droid had told him that she was away on a diplomatic mission, but will be back tonight.

“Oh” Revan said in a disappointing voice, he had hoped she would be home.  He sighed, before standing up, “Come on T3, the day is still young.  Let's go explore the planet” the droid buzzed with joy as he followed Revan. 

The two went through the town of Coruscant, wandering around the area.  Revan got changed, blending in with the crowd, giving his lightsaber to T3 to hold on to it.  The town was packed with civilians, going to each stand as this was a marketplace.  Celebrations were occuring with the war at an end.  Holoprojectors were appearing all over the news.  Bands were marching in the streets.  Revan then looked up on one of the building’s big screens and saw it was him and his allies he came across on his journey to recover the star map.  They were all hailed at being heroes who had destroyed the Star Forge.  Revan thought otherwise.  He knew it didn’t change that it was him who had founded the weapon.  Revan however ignored it and kept moving.  He looked behind him, feeling that something was behind him, but it was nothing.  Revan kept walking forward, eventually stumbling in an alley where he saw someone sitting on the ground.  He could tell by the uniform that the veteran was from the war.  Looked like he hadn’t slept or eaten in days.  This caused Revan to drop a handful of credits in the bucket before walking away.  This made him feel bad, knowing it was the war he started that caused people like that pain.  Times he had wished he was put to death for his evil deeds, nothing he could do can make up for it.  Revan decided to go to a cantina stand where he sat and had a drink.  He looked into the bottle, feeling no emotion.  All he could see was his own reflection in the liquid.  Just hid long hair and a grown out beard.  He thought and thought, but his attention span soon changed after hearing T3 make sounds.  Revan looked down on him, not sure what was going on.  The droid then ran into him, hitting his leg.  Revan was confused, but he saw a red dot move around his chest.  He quickly got on the ground knowing it was a sniper.  A fire shot was made, causing the public to panic.  Revan got up and saw someone from the distance was trying to shoot at him.  He quickly ordered T3 to give him his lightsaber.  Revan took it and ran after his attacker.  He leaped from building to building, as his attacker was getting away.  He couldn’t tell who it was through the hood and cloak.  He kept running as the attacker shot at him again, but this time Revan ignited his blue lightsaber, blocking the fire shots.  Grenades were then being thrown, causing Revan to drop and roll after each explosion.  He saw through the smoke, the attacker was still running.  Revan used the force to speed up, causing him to catch up.  The attacker kept running, hoping to get away, but he stopped after seeing a dead end.  That is when Revan stopped in front of him, “Who are you?!” he demanded to know, but the attacker kept firing shots after shots.  Revan continued dodging, he used the force to pull the blasters away.  He then pointed the blade at the attacker's chest.  Trying to look at him, the attacker’s face was being protected by his own cloak.  He put his hands in the air like he was ready to surrender, but ended up falling from the building.  The Jedi Master ran down to see the person that attacked him stopped his fall with the blade hitting the wall of the building.  He then jumped down, proceeding to run.  Revan used the force to land, running after him.  The only thing that stopped him was the crowd.  Revan shut off his lightsaber trying to get through, but the crowd was filled with people, as each of the kept bumping into him.  He looked ahead to see his attacker running.  By the time he was able to get out of that crowd, he was gone, almost like he disappeared from the shadows.  Revan went back to where T3 was.  The droid beep, concerned what had happened, “Its nothing buddy, I am fine.  Just need to report this to the council again” Revan sighed before getting into his speeder and taking off with T3 back to the Jedi Temple.  

Revan had returned to the temple to report what had happened to the council.  It was just Vandar, Lestin, and Vrook in their seats, where they explained the situation, “I believe it was a bounty hunter from the way they moved.  What do you think of this Masters?” Revan asked, hoping for guidance.  The Masters of the order looked at each other, then at Revan, “We don’t know, perhaps a bounty hunter that was hired to kill you?  You are the key factor that ended the war” Lestin pointed out.  

“If so, then how did he know where Revan was?  It was clear he was the target” Vrook said.  

Lestin continued to talk, “It doesn’t make any sense why would someone put a bounty on him now?  Also this happened the same day he got back, which also doesn’t add up”

The two Masters looked at Vandar, who didn’t speak since the meeting.  He turned to them, “Perhaps is as Master Lestin said, someone with a grudge.  Revan's name was also revealed to the public after the defeat of Malak.  It could be possible something from his past might be trying to catch up to him”

“He is right, you did hurt a lot of people before you were redeemed” Revan did not say another word.  Vrook spoke again, “I think Revan should stay here” 

Revan looked at him, causing him to swallow his throat.  He did not want to stay.  He just wanted to get home to see Bastila.   He waited for the other Masters before speaking.  Vandar turned to the Masters, then to Revan.  He shook his head, “That is his choice.  Revan, we cannot stop you.  What do you want to do?” 

In his mind, Revan wanted to leave.  He was also concerned for Bastila, knowing if he was a target, she could be used to get to him, “I will be on my way.  Tomorrow, I will investigate” Vrook was going to object, but Vandar cut him off, “Very well, go get rest.  Be careful, remember, you are always welcomed here” Revan bowed his head before leaving.  He found himself walking back the same way he did earlier.  T3 was waiting for him outside the temple.  He was on his way to meet his droid companion.  He was anxious to get back, not seeing the woman he had loved in a year.  He was also concerned if he had traced the bounty hunter back to her.  Thinking about this, Revan rushed more as he wanted to walk out.  However on his way out, Revan saw a familiar face by the entrance of the temple.  It was Jolee Bindo, one of his companions during his journey to find the map.  He went up to greet his friend.  Jolee came and shook his hand, “Revan, I heard you returned from your journey.  Tried finding you earlier, but the council said you had already left” 

“Jolee it's good to see you again.  I didn’t realize you were here” 

“I just got back from a retreat.  What about you?  I sense you have things going around your mind from a mile away” 

Revan sighed before speaking to his friend, “Well not even a full day since I been back, but someone had been trying to kill me” 

Jolee's eyes opened, “What do you mean?” 

“I think someone was hired to target me.  Not sure if its because I defeated Malak, or my past as Darth Revan is catching up”

“Who do you think it is?” Jolee asked.

“I have no idea, my memories are still blurry.  His face was covered, so I couldn’t identify him” 

“Does Bastila know?” Jolee asked him, but Revan shook his head.

“No, I haven’t seen her yet.  I was on my way towards my apartment.  You should come with me to investigate tomorrow” 

“I can’t, I leave in the morning” Jolee reluctantly declined the offer.

“Where are you going?” Revan asked.

“Just a planet outside the outer rim.  They are still hurting from the war, so I am going to go over there for a while, help them rebuild, perhaps teach them a few things from my time in Kashyyyk.  Sorry I can’t be there to help you” Jolee said, giving him a sympathetic look. 

Revan shook his head, “Don’t worry about it, I understand.  Helping people was always something you were good at” 

Before he walks out, Jolee stops him from leaving, “Wait before you go I have something for you” he takes out a disk in his pocket, giving it to his friend, “I found those files you asked me search for during my travels” 

Revan looked at it, then back at Jolee, “Are these what I think it is?” 

“Look at it when you get home.  I have to go, long day tomorrow” Jolee said, shaking hands with Revan again, “Thank you Jolee, good luck on your travels.  May the force be with you” the two then departed ways before Revan made his way back to T3.  The droid was beeping, asking if everything was okay, “I am fine T3, let's get out of here” the two got back on their transport, leaving the temple once again.

The two went to the apartment.  Revan didn’t even bother looking for Bastila.  Instead he sat down on the couch, playing the disk he was given.  They were all memories of his past.  The first one he had stumbled upon was a picture of him and Kreia, his old Master.  It made Revan wonder what had happened to her.  He had remembered the last time they met, she disappeared.  He had tried to reach her through the force, but there was no response, so he gave up.  The next pictures he went through were all based on his journey as a Jedi.  Pictures of him and the other students as well as the other Masters of the order.  He found pictures when he became a knight.  This one that had hit him the hardest was seeing a picture of him with his friends, Alek, and Meetra of when they first became knights of the Republic.  He then scrolled through more memories finding them again, with it being the last picture they had taken before the Mandalorian Wars had began.   Revan put his hands over his face in shame.  His actions had cost him his friends.  For once he agreed with Atris, it was his fault.  He wanted to break down, but he stopped himself after sensing a familiar presence had entered the room, it was Bastila.  He shut off the disk before he got up to meet her.  By the time he had gotten up, she had already entered the room.  The two’s lips touched as they embraced in a tight hug.

“My love, you are here” Bastila said, looking into her lover's eyes.  Revan gave her a smile before speaking, “Its good to see you”

“I heard about the attack from the council.  Are you okay?” she asked with concern.

Revan brought his head down, “Honestly I don’t know.  My past has to be catching up to me.  We knew this day would come” the two sat down as Bastila picked up a disk, “What is this?” 

“This is a disk of memories.  Jolee found it and gave it to me”

“Jolee is here?” 

“Yeah, but he is leaving to go on another journey” 

Revan looked down at his hands.  Bastila saw this and put hers on his, “What's wrong?” 

Revan sighed, “Nothing, just thinking about what Atris said before.  She was right, all those things that happened in the galaxy and is still happening is my fault as Darth Revan”

“No, you made up for your mistakes already, don’t listen to her my love.  Whatever is happening we will face it together, I promise” 

Revan looked at his hand, then at Bastila’s eyes, “You are right, but if the bounty hunter knows who I am, then I want to set up security”

She smiled, “That is acceptable, but first there is something I must tell you” dropping her smile.

“Yes?” Revan asked confusedly.

“I hate your beard” she smiled as the two chuckled, wrapping each other in their arms.  The two thought about how good it was to have the other back, dreaming about this moment for the past year.  Despite the circumstances, Revan finally felt like he was at peace for now.  

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The Jedi Civil War had increased in popularity in the lower levels of Coruscant.  It was a place where the lower class had lived.  With the war passed, those that were affected had moved down there, with some of them being veterans or other species.  For scoundrels and bounty hunters, they would come here more, filling the streets as business grew for them.  The black market would increase in popularity, making it harder for the civilians that lived there to make a living.  Prices would lower attracting that specific group to them.  One figure went to one of these markets, standing tall.  No one could see his face, being covered with a gray cloak.  Only an eye was being shown.  The figure would walk up to the stand, buying a new pair of hand blasters, replacing the ones that he had lost.  Once he got them, he turned around, accidentally stumbling upon a lowlife, who accidently walked into him, “Hey, watch where you're going!” he said with an attitude, but the cloaked figure stood tall as he stared at the man with one eye, who clearly was smaller than him.  Before the man could speak, the cloaked figure grabbed him by the neck, squeezing it until it broke.  He just left the body on the floor of the streets, where he left the scene like nothing had happened.

 The figure had made his way towards a cantina, where it was filled with all types of species that were drinking, or selling drugs.  Sitting down at the cantina, he could smell the smoke from a mile away.  Once he got his drink, he was approached by a rodian selling death sticks.  The figure had told him to leave him alone, but he kept on pushing.  This caused the cloaked figure to slam his drink on the table before bringing the death stick dealer outside.  When the dealer thought he was going to sell, he found that he was pinned against the wall of the building.  That is when the cloaked figure looked at the pile of drugs before putting it down the dealer's throat.  The rodian begged him to stop, as he was trying to speak, but the figure kept going.  After that, he threw the dealer's body into a trash compactor before returning inside.  There he took his drink and went to the far back of the room.  He sat down, removing his cloak, revealing his face, he was a weequay.  One eye had a scar over it, while he retained his one brown eye.  The weequay took out a device that showed his bounty.  Revan was on top of the list with over a million credits.  He had failed to take down the redeemed Jedi, being forced to retreat, so he could plan his next move.  He sat, as he drank in peace.  He has made it clear every time he goes to this cantina, he wants to be left alone.  Sitting back, as he was enjoying this drink, until he was approached by someone in a dark cloak, female, “Get let lost” he told her, but then he looked to see it was his employer.  The weequay sat his drink down to gaze at the woman’s gray eyes that were covered by the hood.

“You failed your mission, Hanjin” she told him.  Hanjin scoffed at this, as he sipped his drink, “Well, I didn’t realize the target you gave me was that strong.  Sorry, but you are going to have to find someone else to do your work witch, I’m done” he stood up, getting ready to leave, but the woman stopped him with her words, “The only other way you get to walk away is if you are dead” 

Hanjin turned around to face the woman, who didn’t say anything else.  She just watched to see his next move.  That is when her eyes moved towards his hands that were on his blaster, “Not if I kill you first” 

The woman chuckled, “I wouldn’t do that if I were you” Hanjin was about to pull his blaster, but he found his arm was frozen.  He turned around to face the woman's boss, whose face was also covered with his black cloak, “I’d listen to my apprentice if I were you” he then let go of the weequay’s arm, “Now shut up and sit.  We have business” 

Hanjin sat down, “Let me guess Scarus, you want me to try and kill the Jedi again.  I have news for you, but he is going to expect me to come, and I don’t think he will be the only one waiting for me”

“You won’t be going after Revan anymore” Scarus told him.  

“Then who is it then?” the bounty hunter asked.  Scarus tossed him a device that showed him a holoprojector of the target.  It was a humanoid species that he hasn’t seen in his travels, “Your target is a Rakatan”

“Never heard of them” Hanjin remarked.

“That is because they are a species that lives in the planet Lehon, which is in the unknown regions.  He is a scientist, goes by the name Ievan.  Rin and I came for him not long after the battle of Rakata Prime, but by the time we raided the planet, he was gone.  We were able to track him down.  He is currently on Telos IV, we need you to get him for us” Scarus demanded the bounty hunter. 

“What’s special about him?” Hanjin asked.

“All you need to know is that he is your target” Scarus told him.

“If you want him, then why not just go down and take him yourselves?  He is just one species.” Hanjin told them.  Rin was about to stand up, but Scarus had stopped her from doing something that could start a scene, “Recently the planet has been occupied under Republic protection.  I am sure you know what happens if we get caught?” 

“What's in it for me?” Hanjin asked the Sith.

“Well you will be forgiven for your failed attempt on the Jedi’s life, and you will receive your payment for this target” Scarus hummered Hanjin.

Hanjin was not interested as he had another drink, “I want two million.  That's my price” 

“You got yourself a deal bounty hunter” he told Hanjin.  The two Sith stood up, leaving the cantina with the bounty hunter.

The Sith walked with Hanjin, as they were entering the docking area where the bounty hunter’s ship was.  It was dark outside and no one was around.  The vessel that stood in front of them, taller than most ships that has been seen throughout the galaxy.  Once belonged to the Republic during the Mandalorian Wars, now in the possession of the weequay.  Hanjin asks his employers, “So you want me to bring this scientist to you alive?” 

“Correct, he must not be harmed.  If he is, then I recommend you do your best to hide from the Sith Empire because we will hunt you down” Scarus warned the bounty hunter.  Hanjin was just finishing smoking before putting out the flame, “Don’t worry he will be fine”

Scarus said, “He better for your sake” Hanjin didn’t respond to that.  Instead, he just went into his ship and began piloting it off the docking bay.  Once in the air, he finally took off, leaving the two Sith alone.

“Do you think he will find him Master?” Rin had asked Scarus.

“I believe he will.  Once the Rakatan is captured, then we will have our super weapon.  All planets will once again bow before the Sith Empire” 

“If he refuses?” Rin asked again.

“One problem at a time Lady Rin.  First we need to have scientist.  Once we get him building the weapon, we will use it on this planet.  Once the home base of the Republic and Jedi have fallen, then many more planets will follow.  We will eventually get the resources to make more, then after that no one will stop us.  The Sith will rule again” Scarus suddenly stopped in his words.  He turned his head, sensing someone was spying on them.  Rin looked at her Master, who began to feel it as well.  Scarus turned his full body around, “I know you are there.  Come on out Jedi” 

Jolee Bindo had stepped out of where he was hiding.  Seeing this Darth Rin ignited her lightsaber, but Scarus didn’t, “How long have you been watching us?” 

Jolee spoke, “Long enough.  I followed you from the cantina.  You two are Sith aren’t you?  Planning to use another super weapon that will start a war again?” 

“What if we are?” Scarus scoffed.

Jolee ignited his emerald lightsaber, “Then I will have to stop you” 

Scarus stepped back, “Lady Rin, kill the Jedi '' Rin smirked as she removed her hood.  Igniting a crimson lightsaber, she swung at the Jedi, who had blocked the strike.   Despite Jolee’s age, the Jedi was still quick to react, as he kept blocking each attack Rin was delivering.  After three strikes, Jolee then pushed back with his own blade.  He used Ataru to throw a heavy swing, but Rin, using her reflexes, blocked the strike, locking each other's lightsabers.  The two stare at each other before the Sith Apprentice pushes back.  Jolee, seeing an opportunity, used the force to throw a box at the Sith, who had just used her weapon to cut it in half.  He then threw her back into a wall with the force.  Jolee then slowly walked over to her.  He could sense something about her, as she stared into his eyes with hate.  He could feel the memories of Rin, from when she was a child.  Being taken from her village on Dathomir, as she was being prepped as a Sith student.  He could feel many more struggles that had resided in the Sith Apprentice.  Darth Rin, then lunged forward, igniting her lightsaber again, as she attempted to take off the Jedi’s head, but Jolee blocked it just in time.  She then continued pressing onto her attacks.  Jolee wasn’t sure if he wanted to kill her, or help her.  He just blocked, but his left arm soon had a cut, as Rin delivered a fast swing that would have ripped him in half if he didn’t dodge.  Jolee then used the force to heal the wound, not fully recovering from it, but enough, so he wouldn’t feel pain.  He then looked back at the apprentice, who was ready to fight.  Jolee gave a sigh, and lowered his blade, “I could sense that you are in pain.  Taken away at a young age most have been rough.  I can’t imagine what you have gone through, but I can promise that I can help you.  Its not too late”  Scarus watched as he casually turned to his apprentice, who looked at him, then back at the Jedi.  She ignored his words, as she continued to attack, “I serve my Master, and only my Master” 

“It doesn't have to be that way.  The Jedi are muserful.  They can help you” Jolee tried talking to her again, but it didn’t work.  She just let out a roar before using the darkside to power her attacks.  Jolee then realized he couldn’t change her mind.  Each time that he lowered his guard, she would tap more into the darkside to attack.  If he were to die, then the Sith would get away.  Many more people would die, which was something Jolee promised himself he wouldn't allow.

With no choice, he decided he was going to stop the Sith, and her Master with any means necessary.  Jolee pushed his lightsaber back at Rin, as the two kept dueling.  The Jedi started to gain the upper hand.  Scarus could see this.  His apprentice was getting overwhelmed.  He decided he was going to step in before the Jedi turned his attention towards him.  Jolee then had another lightsaber lock with Rin’s crimson blade.  That is when he felt a sharp pain in his back.  Scarus had shocked him with force lightning.  Rin had looked at her Master in shock, and disgust that he would help, but then turned her attention towards the Jedi.  Jolee got up, continuing to clash with Darth Rin before he felt the lightning shock him again.  He then decided to turn his body towards the Sith Master, who had used force lightning again.  Jolee blocked it, but then felt Rin use it on him too.  He then realized he had to get out, but he was surrounded.  Jolee stood up, trying to fight back.  He locked his blade with Rin’s, then used his free hand to try and block the force lightning.  It was too much, and Rin let her lightsaber slip, aiming for her opponent's knee.  Jolee, then fell on the ground, as he saw his right leg was severed.  He screamed in pain, as he slowly tried to crawl away, but was met with more force lightning from Scarus.  He paused a minute before electrocuting the Jedi again.  Eventually Jolee stopped trying to escape and gave in to the pain.  That is when the Sith Master slowly walked to him, “You know we have met before” removing his hood, “We fought each other at the battle of Rakata Prime” Jolee, then recalled that battle after seeing his face.  His eyes widen, “You are that acolyte that attacked us on the Star Forge”

“Sith Apprentice.  Darth Malak was my Master.  I came to kill Bastila, so I could stop herbattle meditation, but I ran into you guys.  With Malak dead, I am the Master now”

Jolee then looked at Scarus with pain, as he was still recovering from the damage he received, “What’s your plan then?  Take over the galaxy?” He tried mocking them.  Rin was about to walk over, but Scarus put out his arm to stop her, “It’s simple, I am going to restore the Sith Empire to its rightful glory, and rule the galaxy.  Once my new weapon  is complete, the Jedi or Republic won’t be able to stop me”

“So you are making another Star Forge then?” Jolee asked the Sith.

“No, it will be a new super weapon.  By the time anyone figures it out, then it will be too late” Jolee tried to crawl away, but was in so much pain, he laid on the ground, waiting for the Sith to make their next move.  Scarus ignited his lightsaber, he was ready to finish off the Jedi, but he stopped.  Instead, he deactivated it, turning to Darth Rin, “Actually, Lady Rin, why don’t you do it” Rin looked at her Master, then at Jolee, who just looked helpless.  She stepped forward, as she looked into Jolee’s eyes.  He then spoke, “You don’t have to do this.  There is good in you, I can sense it”

Darth Rin had lowered her lightsaber, almost like she was going to stop.  Her Master looked on to see what she was going to do.  Suddenly the crimson blade ignited, running it down the neck of Jolee.  The Jedi was dead, the Sith stood on top of his corpse.  Rin looked down at the body, then at her lightsaber, before turning it off.  She turned to his Master, “What now?” she asked him.

Scarus didn’t look at his apprentice, and turned away from the body before responding, “We need to leave this planet before the Jedi catch on what happened.  Cleanup this body, and dump it some place where no one will find it, then meet me back at the ship” he ordered her before walking away.  Rin gave him a scowl, before taking the body, bringing it somewhere where no one would find it.

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Revan had stood on the streets of the lower levels.  He kept himself dressed in civilian attire with his hood over his head, so he wouldn’t attract attention.  Last night, he had felt something occurred through the force, which brought him to where he is now.  He tapped into the force to try and sense why he was brought here, but it didn’t work after staying in the same spot for an hour.  Revan decided to move towards the docks where he tried to feel events that had transpired last night using the force, but that didn’t work either.  The Jedi Master sighed as he was ready to give up.  Bastila had joined, walking towards him, dressed in the same attire as he is, “Find anything?” she asked him.

Revan shook his head, “No, I swear last night I sensed something was wrong, now its nothing.  Have you reached out to Jolee at the Temple?” 

“No, according to the Jedi Council, he had already left for his mission” she told him, “Logs had already confirmed it as well” Revan walked around the docks again, but eventually gave up.  He turned to Bastila, “Alright, there is nothing more we can do here.  Even though I sensed his presence last night, I must have been wrong.  I just hope whatever I sensed was in my head” Bastila put her hand on his shoulder, “Come on, there is nothing we can do here.  Let's go back to the Temple” reluctantly Revan agreed, he had followed Shan out of the lower levels, and decided to forget about what he felt.

Above Telos IV the Republic station has been circling the planet.  The station was built to circle the planet to help rebuild after the Sith Empire destroyed the planet.  A year after rebuilding, the Republic has extended their agreement to keep watch on the planet as the population tries to get back to normalcy.  Many of the people that lived on the planet didn’t trust the Republic after someone from their ranks used clearance codes to bomb the surface.  The people were even more resentful after the Republic didn’t come to their aide right when it happened.  Progress was being made, but the rise in protests had interfered with the work to rebuild.  Carth Onasi volunteered for the past year to stay, as he ensures a peaceful transition happens with the people of the planet as they try to help them recover.  He looks down at the planet through the window of the station after just getting back from a meeting with the leaders of the planet.  As a former General of the Republic, he became a representative, as he was able to go down to the surface, seeing the devastation that had happened.  Homes were destroyed, and lives were lost.  Many of the population had stayed at the citadel temporarily.  Now after a year has gone by, some people were able to return to their homes after the refunding of the Republic.  Carth and sighed, while looking at the window, recalling the days where he led military forces against the evil of the Sith Empire, now he is just a representative, making sure his homeworld was back to the way it was.  A member of the station had walked in, making his way towards Carth, “Someone is here to see you sir” Carth turned around to see who it was, not expecting anyone to be here around this time.  He looked to see if it was Canderous Ordo, the Mandalorian that had helped him and his company on the Ebon Hawk destroy the Star Forge.  He came down the stairs to greet his friend.  His arm touching Canderous and his touching Carth’s, “Well, Well, I was not expecting you” Carth told him.  Canderous laughed, “You and me both, I was nearby, so I figured that I would stop by.  How does it go over here?” Canderous asked Carth about the planet.  

“Things are going quite well, but the amounts of protest from the people make things difficult”

“That so?  Good thing the Republic has someone who grew up here working with the planets government” 

“Yeah, well remember it was also a Republic member that had started their destruction” Carth remarked it was his mentor Saul Karath that had given the order to bomb the surface.  Thinking about that made his skin crawl, so he changed the subject, “How long are you in the area?” he asked his friend.  Canderous gave a slight chuckle, “Well about that, my shuttle is actually low on fuel, so I thought that I would come here and crash before I depart” 

Carth just gave him a smile, “That is fine, you can stay as much as you want.  Although you could stay here and work for the Republic.  They haven’t forgotten the deed that you’ve done during our travels”

“I’m good, just here for the night.  I was actually thinking of going down to the surface for a drink.  Why don’t you come with me?” Canderous asked him.

Carth smiled, seeing that his friend hadn't changed.  He shook his head, “I rather not.  Still have work to do here, but I will arrange a shuttle to bring you down to the citadel” Canderous shook his head as a thanks.  He steps in and departs from the base, going down to the surface.

Canderous had arrived on the planet, looking around him, he saw the crowd of protests outside the citadel, demanding that the Republic leave the planet.  The Mandalorian ignored it, as the shuttle landed in the docking area.  Canderous stepped out, keeping the hood of the poncho over his head, and keeping his blaster at his side, knowing that he could potentially see the worst of the worst on this planet.  Walking up the stairs, he saw the military of the station working.  Some put their eyes on him, but Canderous ignored it.  One of the officers asked him for weapons before he could get into the elevator.  He thought about just walking by anyways, but Candderous didn’t want to start problems for his friend in space.  He handed his blaster to the officer, but kept a hidden knife in his belt.  After getting in the elevator, it took him up the stairs.  Stepping out, he could already tell there were problems with this station, having to notice the danger ahead, he could see gang members in the hall smoking.  Having to be who he was, Canderous could smell the danger, but he walked by them, making his way into the cantina.  He already saw that there was the worst of the worst inside.  Canderous scoffed at this, knowing there were victims still inside this station, since not everyone has been able to leave yet.  He sat down, ordering a drink.  While he was waiting, he saw the news on the tv.  Carth was on it, being able to reach an agreement with the Chancellor of the planet.  This caused an uproar between the crowd in the room that was watching it.  Each of them drank to the point that they didn’t know what they were talking about.  It was pretty clear that no one was happy that the Republic extended their agreement to help the people, blaming them for abandoning them.  They didn’t know it was part of the project the Republic was doing.  If they succeeded with Telos, then the project would move to other planets, or that's what he heard of.  Canderous didn’t really care about politics.  He took his drink and had a sip, ignoring the bickering from across the room.  He turned around to see a species he hadn’t seen before and looked directly into his eyes, “Can I help you?” he asked the species.  His eyes squinted before shaking his head, causing him to walk away.  Canderous looked confused, but at the same time he felt like he had seen another one of that person’s species before.  Skin was gray, and I had brown eyes.  He ignored it and ordered another drink after finishing his first.  He then sat down where the other scoundrials were playing pazaak.  One of the players offered to let him play, but Canderous said no, he wanted to just watch.  The same person that was up didn’t lose a game.  It was a Twi’lek with green skin that was guarded by two of his species.  Canderous watched closer, moving to the winners side.  He looked closely, realizing he went three steps ahead of the second round.  That is when he came to the conclusion that this winner was cheating.  Canderous had decided to step up, he pushed one of the next players aside and sat in front of the champion.  The champion looked at Canderous’s belt, “Nice belt, I would like it” 

Canderous smirked, “Alright how about a wagger.  I win. I take all the credits you just took.  If you win, you take all my credits and belt” the two shook hands as they started to play.  Canderous barely ever played.  Carth and Mission had taught him on the Ebon Hawk, but he wasn’t good at it, but he wasn’t going to let this cheater get away.  He placed the first move, putting his number two in front in the top row.  The game went for several minutes.  It was an even game, the two were on their last row.  His opponent put a double on the board, but Canderous put a four, which negated his move.  He could tell his opponent was getting frustrated, which gave the Mandalorian a smile.  The Twi’lek moved a six on the board, but that is, which Canderous counted on, knowing he did that all the matches.  He pointed it out, remembering what he was taught, “You sure, you want to do that.  Doesn’t seem like a good idea”  

“You are just saying that because you are losing” 

“Alright, whatever you say” Canderous smirked.  Twi'lek set his cards, double the six.  Everyone thought it was over, but Canderous tripled that with a double six and a two.  The crowd gasped in shock.  The one who held the title of champion for so long was taken aback, “But how?”
“I told you not to do it.  Watch you the whole time, you play the same move.  When it looks like you lost, you switch your cards around, so it doesn’t happen.  You also double shuffle your cards, which isn’t allowed.  On top of that you keep baiting your opponents with the same cards when you are not allowed to do that.  You cheated my friend, and now you lost the game, so I will be taking everything” Canderous told him, but Twi'lek had other plans.  His men pulled their blasters, each aiming at Canderous, “Sorry, but my table, my rules, now give me your belt and credits” Canderous side, he was getting ready to remove his belt, but he grabbed the hidden knife from behind, and threw it at one of the guard’s shoulders.  He then flipped the table, as one of them started blasting at him.  Canderous jumped up and punched the hentchmen.  He then kicked him, and grabbed the blaster, aiming it at the Twi’lek.  The Twi’lek panicked as he held his arms up.  As he was about to surrender, security guards came in, ordering them both to surrender.  Canderous tried to explain, but ended up being tossed on the ground.  The Twi’lek was also placed in handcuffs.  

Canderous tried to plead his own case, “Sir you are mistaking, this Twi’lek own men tried to kill me, I was just defending myself” 

They saw the guards and took them with the other prisoners, “Weapons in here are not allowed in this citadel.  We will be taking them with us”

“Did you hear what I said?” Canderous tried to get out of this situation.  The officers helped him up after the handcuffs were on, “Save it for the chief, he will be back in the morning” Canderous and the other prisoners were being escorted out.  When they were taken outside the cantina Canderous saw the same species that was staring at him, “What are you looking at?” he raised his voice, but like the other prisoners, he was being escorted to his cell.   The species just watched as everyone else was being taken away.  After being escorted to the end of the hall that led to the elevator, Canderous decided to fight back.  He paused for a moment, bending down.  Once the security guard tried to get him back up, Canderous swooped his legs, causing that officer to fall.  He tackled the other one, who was about to shoot at him.  The Twi’leks fought back as well.  They attempted to kill the ones that arrested them, but Canderous already held a blaster at them, threatening to shoot them if they didn’t let them go.  Before a blaster fire could break out, more security guards ran up towards them.  Two groups each with their weapons pointed at them.  Candeorus lets out a deep breath and gives up.  Dropping his weapon, he lifts his hands in the air, as a sign of surrendering.  He, and the other prisoners were taken away to their cells.  Everyone was placed in their cells with the rayshields activating.  The space was small, and the prisoners barely could move their body.  The security officers left the room, leaving Canderous and all the other prisoners alone in the dark.

The next morning everyone was still in their cells.  A familiar face had arrived, Carth had come in with the security officers, and the Lieutenant.  Canderous looked at Carth, as he folded his arms, giving a disapproving look.  The Mandalorian wondered who the older man was.  The Lieutenant stepped forward, “My name is Lieutenant Grenn, I am in charge here” he turned his head towards Canderous, “We spoke to the civilians last night that was at the cantina, they confirmed your story, and with a good word from our friend here, we are dropping the charges against those officers you attacked last night.  You are officially proven innocent” Candeorus finally sighed, “So you can finally let me go?” 

Grenn opens the shields for Canderous to step out of, then turns his head towards the Twi’leks, “You three can stay there, those weapons you had were illegal here” the Twi’leks started to complain, but the Lieutenant gave the other two permission to leave.  The two stepped out with Canderous finally spoke, “You finally came” 

“Well, you never came back last night, so I figured that I would go to the cantina to fetch you, but I heard what happened, so I had spoke to the Lieutenant'' Carth told him, “Finally ready to head back?” handing the Mandalorian his blaster.  Canderous, then stopped, “I actually have something to tell you.  There was some type of species here last night.  He was staring at me twice last night”

“Okay?  Maybe he was drunk?” Carth told his friend, but Canderous was not certain about it.  He continued, “Thats the thing.  I have never seen his kind here.  The species looked familiar though” 

“Familiar how?” Carth asked, but before Canderous could answer, there was a sound going off.  It was Carth’s communicator.  He picked it up to answer, “Carth here” 

“General we are being attacked” the person on the other end said, panicked.

Carth was confused and asked, “What do you mean attacked?  By who?”

“The Sith Empire.  A star destroyer came out and they started attacking” signal then cut out.  Carth tried to call again, but no answer.  Canderous was listening to the conversation and looked at his friend, who looked at him back.  The two rushed to the elevator, then ran towards the docking area.  They looked outside to see something was covering the sun.  Both Canderous and Carth looked at each other with shock, and confusion, as the two were trying to figure out what was going on.

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Carth had piloted the Ebon Hawk as he, and Canderous rushed out of the hangar.  They flew up in the air, making their way towards space, but only to be horrified when they saw a star destroyer that had belonged to the remnants of the Sith Empire.  It had launched their fighters towards the Republic station, causing an attack to break out.  The Republic was prepared, and started to protect themselves by launching their defenses.  They had their own fighters flying out to meet the enemy.  This left the Ebon Hawk flying towards the enemy, as Carth started to fire at the destroyer.  The missiles were hitting the body of the enemy vessel, in return had its cannons fire at them.  Carth had moved his ship out of the way before he and Canderous got hit.  While they were dodging, the two looked behind them to see the battle on the other side, as The fight was still occurring at the Republic station.  They were starting to overwhelm the enemy fighters.  Carth continued, as he flew his ship around, dropping more missiles at the cannons, destroying them, then making their way towards the head, but they were chased by a fighter.  Carth moved his vessel out of the way, as he was being chased.  More fighters were coming at them, which caused him to maneuver the ship away.  The Sith fighters were chasing after the hawk.  While Canderous ran to the guns of the ship, using it to fight back against the fighters that were chasing them.  One was flying front of them, causing Carth to move out of the way, making them crash into each other.  He then piloted the ship back in a circle to make his way towards the head of the destroyer.  Once they got to the head, Carth fired the rockets at the bridge, causing the destroyer to shake.  Many other Republic ships came in to join Ebon Hawk, as they started to attack the destroyer.  Some hit the body, others continued to fire on the top of the destroyer.  The enemy vessel that had started attacking them had stopped fighting back.  It just stood in the same spot, as the Republic firing at them.  Everyone stopped firing, after a while, and waited for their enemy to fight back, but once again it didn’t move a single cannon, or ship.  The Republic was ready to start firing upon their enemy again, but instead the vessel moved the opposite direction.  Enemy fighters that were left joined the destroyer, as they all took off into hyperspace.  Everyone else was confused, asking each what was going on through their communication.  Eventually they turned back like nothing happened.  While this was happening a ship flew past their defenses.

Hanjin Sat back as he was piloting the ship away towards the battlefield.  With the planet not allowing outsiders on the surface, he had used this opportunity to sneak past the Republic station without getting caught.  Watching the battle from a distance, Hanjin saw the remnants of the Sith were leaving the solar system.  He quickly moved his vessel out of the way, so he wouldn't be seen, making his way towards the surface.  He had landed the Skyrim down on the ground where no one would find him, before contactacting Darth Scarus through a hologram, “Scarus, I have successfully landed” 

Scarus responded, “Then the diversion worked, good” 

“Where should I find this Rakatan?” Hanjin asked, not sure where to begin.  

“He should be at the citadel.  That is where I suspect he will be, as most of the world's people have gone during the war, and before the Republic’s take over to the planet.  Don’t fail me” the Sith had warned the bounty hunter, but this didn’t intimidate Hanjin.  He just glared at the image of Darth Scarus, “Don’t worry it will be done.  Soon as I find him, I will bring him to you alive” he told him before shutting off the hologram.  He moved the ship again before flying to the citadel, where he had hovered above, trying not to get caught.  He debated what to do, he could just fire upon the station, but that would risk the target's life, and gain the attention of the Republic.  His only option was to go in.  He had moved the ship away, finding a place in the mountains to park it.  He took his speeder outside, where he got on it, driving it towards the facility.  When he got there dressed as a Republic officer.  He handed the speeder over to the people that were working in the hangar.  Before Hanjin could get by he was stopped by the officer, demanding identification.  Hanjin just froze, not reacting, or moving in any way, instead glared through his only eye.  The officer asked him again, but this time he was starting to get impatient.  Before anyone could catch on, he showed his identification, being prepared for this.  It was a picture of him as a Republic soldier, “Sorry about that, I am here on official business.  I don’t need to answer what, but I plan on staying here a while” the officer looked like he wanted to argue as he stood in Hanjins way.  Before a fight could break out, Lieutenant Grenn had walked in with a curious look on his face, “What is going on here?” he demanded. Hanjin turned towards the Lieutenant, “I was just passing by until this officer stopped me.  He refuses to let me go” Grenn had looked at the officer who had given him the identification.  He looked at it, then at the Weequay, “Han Jinn, that's your name?  We saw a fight was breaking out above the planet.  Is everything alright?” 

Hanjin shook his head, “Just a minior pirate group trying to get through the planet.  I was sent to help protect this station, and its people.  I had plan to stay until I was told to go back up” Grenn had communications contact the station above, making Hanjin nervous.  He stood still, ready to fight, but to his surprise he was allowed to go.

“Looks like we can’t get in touch with your station” Grenn told him.

Hanjin spoke, “The communication center above was hit hard, which is why I was sent down here”

“Well you are free to go.  We will have a room prepared immediately” Lieutenant Grenn told him, causing Weequay to smile.  He walked as he was being escorted into his room.  It was on the higher levels where the wealthiest were allowed to stay.  The Weequay put his bag down, as he collected himself.  Helooked at the holoprojector of his target, and had to think of a plan to find him and escape.  Instead of gloating about it, Hanjin got up and left his room to explore the citadel.

Canderous had spent the whole day with Carth, and the Republic military to help rebuild the damage that had endured the station.  Lucky for them the damage was minimal, but they were out of communication with the surface for several hours.  Everyone else in battle was repairing their starfighters to prepare for another attack.  Others that got wounded when the station was hit received medical treatment  Carth was in the control room when he contacted the Chancellor Cressa through a astromech droid, “Chancellor, the station has been attacked by the Sith Empire” 

The human male was surprised, rubbing his old eyes in frustration, “I thought the remnants already died” 

“That's what we all thought, but lucky for us we were able to stop them, however we suffered very little casualties” Carth told the Chancellor, as he continued to talk, “You would find it a surprise, but there was only one star destroyer.  The fighters they launched were quickly outnumbered by our own”

“Interesting, this sounded like a diversion.  This was a warning attack” the Chancellor said.

“I agree.  We also have captured prisoners, who are currently being held for interrogation.  What should we do in the meantime, while communication continues to be restored.” Carth told his superior.

Cressa thought, then spoke, “Nothing, we can’t leave the station now.  I will inform the Jedi what has happened.  There will be an investigation”

“Understood, Carth out” the holoprojector then shut off.  Carth stood up, exiting the Ebon Hawk.  He met Canderous, who was waiting in the halls for him, “How did that go?” the Mandalroian asked him, already knowing the answer through Carth’s face.

“Nothing special.  He said to keep a watch on the station.  I plan to fly down the surface to let Lieutenant Grenn know what had happened, then the same thing to the leaders in the city”

“I will come with you” Canderous volunteered himself.

“Alright try not to get arrested again” he told his friend, as the two laughed.  They got inside the Ebon Hawk, piloting the ship out of the docking area.  Outside space the two saw the destruction that the battle caused.  Ships were all destroyed, bodies were everywhere, as they floated through the depths of space.  Canderous looked at Carth, who was just staring out the window.  He could tell there was something on his friend's mind.  The veteran had been through two wars, with one being the Mandalorian Wars, and the other being the Jedi Civil War.  He had thought it was finally over, but he was wrong.  Carth ignored what he saw, and took the ship down to the surface.  They landed in the hangar at the citadel, where they have been in primary contact with the lieutenant of the facility.  The two walked out as they were greeted by Grenn and his men.  Carth stepped forward to greet them, “Lieutenant, I have come to inform you that there has been an attack.  That is why we haven’t been able to communicate with your citadel.  Our communications were disabled” Carth stopped talking as he could already tell by the look on their face that they were not surprised.  That is when Lieutenant Grenn started to speak, “We know that.  Isn’t that why you sent one of your own men down here?”

“What?” Carth said confusedly.

Grenn continued, “You sent one of your men down here to help keep watch over the station, Don’t you remember”

Carth shook his head, “We didn’t send anyone.  We spent hours trying to fix things.  I came down here with my associate to inform you what was going on” the group stopped to look at each other.  Grenn spoke again, “Someone came here.  He was a Weequay, missing an eye.  Thought you sent him?”the group after pausing left the hanger, realizing something wasn’t right.  They went up to the higher levels to the Republic officer’s room.  Carth had knocked on the door once, using his authority to demand that the door was to be opened, but there was no response.  He knocked again, but like the first time there was no answer.  Canderous turned to citadels officer’s, already not on good terms with them, “You let this person in here?” 

Grenn turned to Canderous to confront him, “We were just following procedures.  How about you?  Aren’t you Republic surprised to keep tabs on all your men, we do here” Canderous clenched his fist like he was ready to fight, but Carth stood in the way, “Don’t you have the master key?” 

Grenn grabbed the key from his pocket, waving in the air before he could swipe it down.  The door opened, and there was no one in there.  The three stepped into the room to look around.  Canderous walked around for evidence, but the room was spotless.  Carth turned to the Lieutenant, “You said this is where he was staying?” 

Grenn nodded his head, “Yes, he said his name was Han Jinn.  He mostly went to explore the station”

“When did you say he got here?” Carth asked.

“Right after the battle broke out” Grenn responded.  He saw the look on Carth’s face as it froze, “Everyone was in space fighting” Carth told him.  This caused Grenn to alert his guards to be aware of what was going on.  He had ordered them to have every officer on the station to look for the intruder without having to alert the civilians that lived on the citadel. 

Hanjin overhears this by hiding behind a wall.  This caused him to act quickly.  When he walked out, he quickly took action against an officer, who didn’t see him.  The Weequay grabbed him from behind, putting him in a choke hold.  He squeezed until the officer stopped breathing.  He then decided to pull him away, changing into the officer’s clothes before leaving.  The body was left behind in a spare room after Hanjin had killed the person living in it.  The door was shut, as he left.  Realizing he has been compromised, Hanjin decided to move up his plan.  He took the detonator out of his pocket.  His thumb pressed the red button.

On the Republic station above Telos, the prisoners that were captured faced interrogation.  Republic militia tried to squeeze information out of them.  So far no one spoke.  They tried again, but this time each of the captives dropped to the floor in pain.  They couldn't hold their stomachs after their arms were cuffed behind their backs, but the officers could tell there was a red light coming through their shuts.  They lifted the shirts up to see a red glow, “Hail the Sith Empire '' the sith remnant said before an explosion went off.  Explosions went off in the interrogation room, and where the other captives were being held that were not interrogated.  It went through the halls, and through the hanger.

Carth, and Canderous were talking with the officers of the citadel before looking up through the glass ceiling.  They went outside to see an explosion above the planet.  Each of them were speechless.  The station that the Republic had built to watch over the planet was destroyed.  

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“Hello?  Is anyone there?!” It was Carth trying to contact the station, hoping that there were survivors.  No one had responded, causing him and Canderous to run towards the Ebon Hawk in the hangar before launching it into the air, leaving the citadel.  They made it above space, only to be shocked at the devastation that was floating in space, there was nothing left.  Carth tried again to call, “Hello?  This is Representative Carth of the Republic, is anyone alive?” he waited several seconds that turned into minutes, but nothing happened, no one had responded.  They confirmed it, everyone aboard the station was dead.  Canderous looked to see the distraught look on Carth’s face.  He could tell his friend was crushed by this.  Carth was feeling survivors' guilt, having left all those people on board to die without knowing it was a trap.

Canderous almost wanted to say something, but he knew nothing he could say would change his friends feelings.  It was his idea to volunteer on this planet for the Republic’s Restoration project.  He led this mission, feeling more responsible.  Carth had opened up his log to put in the report of the death count, and the cause of it.  The pilot of the Ebon Hawk closed it after a brief report before pulling the ship back to the surface.  The ride was quiet, no one said anything.  Canderous was relieved that the trip was short, after feeling acquired, as Carth refused to talk until they flew down to the hanger.

The two got out with Grenn and a few officers waiting for them, “What happened?” the lieutenant asked.

Carth spoke, “We were set up.  There was an explosion in the citadel.  I think the Sith Empire was involved with this, and I have a feeling it isn’t over.  Not a coincidence that we have a trespasser here the same time the station gets blown up” 

“What are you saying?” the lieutenant asked.

“I think there is something bigger in play.  I think you should lock down the citadel for the time being” Carth told Grenn.

Grenn shook his head, “Alright, I will do that immediately'' he turned to his men, “Make sure this entire station is on lock down.  No one comes in or out without telling me” the officer hit his head before walking away.  Grenn, then turn towards Carth.  The Representative of the Republic spoke, “May we use your communication center to contact the Republic?” 

“Of course, follow me” the Lieutenant said before bringing everyone else with him.  

Hanjin was in the control room, planting explosives towards the electrical room that had belonged to the citadel.  He planted the five of them, each of them towards spots that no one would direct.  His mission was to find the Rakatan and bring him to Darth Scarus.  With the station above destroyed there was no one to stop him from escaping.  He then heard on the announcements the citadel was going on lock down.  He had to find the scientist Ievan quickly before the Republic arrived.  He also had to find a way out of here.  Hanjin finished up with what he was doing before he threw his hat over him, tilting it to hide his face, as he walked out, making his way towards the lower levels.  With the master key already in his pocket, he had already broken into the mainframe of the computer in search of where the Rakatan’s room was.  By the time Hanjin got to his room, Ievan was already gone.  The bounty hunter searched the room for clues, but it was empty.  Everything was gone.  He had cursed under his breath before leaving.  What he didn’t know was that Ievan was already next door.  He had walked himself into a family of three’s  room, consisting of a mother, a father, and a little girl of the age of six.  Once he heard the door closed, he had waited a few more minutes before giving his credits to the family of three before heading out.  He hid behind the wall, waiting to see the officer walk off.  He had a hunch that whoever was after him was in disguise as one of the citadel’s officer’s.  He couldn’t trust them, so he had to find a way out.  Ievan had already sold all his things for credits for a situation like this.  Plans he had for the super weapon were destroyed, having to already burn it, so it wouldn’t fall into enemy hands.  His first thought was that he needed to leave at once.  Although he wasn’t sure how long lock down would be, he had suspected that the Republic would be on its way.  When it did, he would sneak into their ship and out off the planet.  However, he feared it would be too late by then.  He got out of the apartment area before, grabbing a disguise, as he ran off to find a way out.

Canderous was at the bar with Carth.  After contacting the Republic to tell them what has happened.  It would be days before they send help to the planet.  Lieutenant Grenn had already provided them a place to stay, while they waited for them.  The two had decided to buy time by going to the cantina, already dressed in civilian attire to not attract attention.  The Lieutenant already had a search body for the person they believed was responsible for the attack.  The droid had given them their drinks.  Canderous had sipped his aile, while Carth just stared into his wine.  The Mandalorian, finally having enough, decided to say something, “You need to stop”

“Excuse me?” Carth said confusedly.

“You've been like this since we arrived” Candeorus continued.

Carthw as still confused, “What are you talking about?”  

“Carth, you had been silent since we had arrived.  I saw it on the Ebon Hawk, but didn’t say anything.  You have a look of survivors guilt”

Carth finally decided to sip his drink, “I do, we survived, but everyone else didn’t.  We fought a war to destroy the Sith Empire, but they came back and destroyed a station full of people, so yes I am upset”

“What are you going to do about it?” Canderous asked him.

“Nothing, we wait for the new Republic to arrive, then we will see what happens” Carth took a sip of his drink again” 

“Thats it?” Canderous continued before sipping his cup.  Carth saw where this was going, which irritated him, “What do you want me to say?!”

Canderous sighed, “Nothing, just forget it.  I’m sorry” 

“Same here, I do want to find who did this, but right now all I can do is wait, and to see what happens”  

The two were getting their second rounds to drink.  Each in their own way, having a memorial for the fallen people on the stations.  News of the Republic station’s destruction had reached the planet.  The news of the planet was playing through the cantina’s tvs.  Many were shocked, others were grateful, saying they are glad they don’t have to deal with them anymore.  Hearing this, Carth put down his drink aggressively.  Canderous had to stop him before he did anything that he would regret.  Carth sighed, taking another sip of his drink.  Canderous would finish this as well before the two departed for the night.

Hanjin was laid back in his seat, while he saw the two Republican soldiers leave.  He took one last sip of his ale before he made the choice to go after them once they had left the cantina.

 The two veterans stepped out ready to head back to their apartment for the night.  Candeorus stopped, as he saw someone in a hood, “Hey, what are you looking at” the person in the hood continued walking, “I asked you a question” Carth was about to stop him, but the person with the hood continued walking.  Once they got suspicious, they went after him.  The quicker they walked the quicker they started running after him before Carth tackled him from the back.

“What's going on?” one of the officers ran up to them.

Carth flexed his badge, “Republic business” 

“Well I have new for you, you are on Telos property, so its also my business” he stopped when Candeorus pushed him in the face.  Carth gave him a look of annoyance before stopping the hooded man from leaving.  He then proceeded to remove it.  Canderous gave him a stare, “You are that same creature that I saw last night.  Were you the one who blew up the station!?” Carth put his hand on Canderous’s shoulder before having him step back, “Wait a minute Candeorus, he looks familiar” he then turned his head towards the species, “Nothing personal, but I never saw your kind here before, and I lived here most of my life.  You just look familiar” the species stood up, as he began to spoke, “I am from the homeworld of Rakata, you had been to it before” 

Carth’s mouth dropped before he spoke, “That's right we were there to stop Malak, and the Starforge”

“I know, I was there when it happened.  My name is Ievan, I was among my people when we saw you.  The Sith came back a year later, and leveled our planet to the ground.  My people were divided, so I escaped, and now on the run”

“But why?” Carth asked.

“I will tell you, but first we need to get out of here, its not safe.  Whoever attacked your station might be after me” Ievan told them.  Carth took him along with Canderous to a private place.  Hanjin had just missed them after the three had gotten into an elevator.  Carth wanted to take him to Lieutenant Grenn, but Ievan suggested somewhere else,  feeling that whoever is after him could still be in that room.  Instead they went to the Raktan’s apartment down on the lower levels.  The three sat, as they talked.  

“I thought we destroyed the Starforge!?” Carth cutted in, as he stood up from his seat.  

“You did, this is a new one that we had buried a long time ago.  All our projects were scrapped.  After Revan’s presumed death, Malak had returned to Rakata where he asked me to make him another weapon.  We Rakatan’s for many generations have made weapons that benefited our own people.  We had destroyed it all after the destruction of the Starforge.  One in particular was a super weapon that would destroy worlds.  Malak’s apprentice Darth Scarus had arrived on our planet not too long ago with his apprentice to get this weapon.  My tribe refused, and the Sith ended up leveling out home world with me being the last of my kind, I ran, and took the plans with me.  Don’t worry it was already destroyed, but the plans are still fresh in my mind, which is why I believe they are after me”

The two looked at each other, trying to comprehend what they just learned, “You believe that the remnants of the Sith had sent someone on the inside to get you?  That would explain the recent attack and destruction of the Republic station” Canderous said.

Ievan looked at the two before speaking, “We need to go if there is an inside man.  You need to have whoever is in charge let us go.  Drop me off at a remote planet” 

“We could always use him as bait to lower whoever did this” Canderous offered.  This made the Rakatan move, but Carth moved his arm up, “Don’t worry we won’t do that.  Its a good idea, but we need to get you to Coruscant to talk to the Chancellor” 

Ievan shook his head, “This weapon the most powerful one in Rakatan history , I can’t let it fall into anyone else's hands” 

“You can trust us, we will provide you safety, but you have to trust us” Carth told him.  Ievan wanted to run away, but he knew he couldn’t, so he reluctantly agreed, “Alright, it looks like I don’t have a choice” 

Carth smiled, as he stood up, “Good, I will contact Lieutenant Grenn, and we will leave immediately”

Suddenly when the tree stood up the ground was shaking.  The whole building was vibrating.  They stepped out to see the whole power had gone out.  Lights after lights were shut off, the whole crowd out, confused on what was going on.  Each of the civilians panicked.  Carth took out his communicator, “Onasi to Grenn, do you copy?  Onasi to Grenn?” he then came to a conclusion that the communications were severed as well.  Ievan was already shaking, “Its the Sith, they are after me”

Carth looked at him, “We don’t know that.  It could be a regular power outage” he pulled out his communicator again, “Onasi to Grenn, do you read me?” he waited again, but no response.  He then turned towards his companions, “Alright let's go.  Don’t even think about leaving” Canderous looked at the Rakatan before walking out of the entrance from the apartment, the crowd had filled up the open space in the halls, as the three tried to move.  Ievan was doing what he was told and stayed behind the two Republic soldiers, with them pushing through the crowd, but that is when he felt a hand on his shoulder.  It was a Weequay with a tight grip.  Ievan had asked politely to let go, but instead he pulled him aside, telling him to come with him.  Carth saw this, as he pushed the Weequay aside.  He then removed his blaster from his belt, aiming it at them.  Canderous saw this and pushed the two aside and knocked the blaster out of their attacker's hand, causing the blaster fire to shoot up in the air.  This caused the crowd to go into a panic, as everyone was running around.  The group took this as an opportunity to get away.

Canderous tossed many people in his way, as he and the other tried to get to the Lieutenants office.  They turned their heads to see Hanjin was still following them.  Killing many civilians, as he can if they got in the way.  The group snuck into an empty room with Canderous shooting at the control panels to have the door locked.  They took a break to process what just happened, “That must be the guy that smuggled into the citadel, and blew up the station” Carth spoke out loud.

“What do we do now? Ievan asked, clearly still in shock of what had happened.  Carth and Canderous could see the sweat drip down the Rakatan’s face.  Carth walked over to put a hand on his shoulder, “Don’t worry we aren’t going to let him get you, but we have to get to Lieutenant Grenn, so he can help.  Once the power is back on we can get on my ship and leave here at once”

Ievan smiled at his new ally, nodding his head,  “Alright then lets go” the three left, as they looked around the doors were all closed off, they were locked in.  Canderous saw there was an elevator.  He used his strength to get the door opened with Carth joining him, as the two managed to open it.  The two looked down to the abyss, the wires connected down to where the elevator was.  Ievan didn’t want to go down, he even tried backing away, but before he could move another inch, Canderous grabbed him by the arm.  They looked ahead with Carth going first.  He jumped down and grabbed the rope.  Above him was the elevator shaking along with the rope attached to it.  This scared Ievan more, but the Mandalorian pushed him first.  Before the Rakatan could fall any further, Carth grabbed his shirt, making sure he grabbed onto the rope.  Canderous was the last to go, making the surroundings shake.  The three then slowly climbed down until they were at the end of the level.  Each of them went slow, not wanting to attract attention or get themselves killed by falling or being squashed by the elevator.  Carth was the first one to jump down to the lower ground.  Next was Ievan, then Carth before they opened the door.  The hallways were quite like no one had been down there.  First step in the halls were filled with dead bodies of the facilities guards.  Carth stood first, motioning Ievan to stay with Canderous.  He went in first, seeing the door was opened.  Holding up his blaster, Carth walked around, ready to shoot on sight.  That is when he heard breathing, as he turned his head, the facilities Lieutenant was badly injured.  He was holding his arm, seeing that the shoulder was shot., then there were blaster marks on his left leg, “Onasi” Grenn struggled to breath.  Carth went down to see the wounded, but he was cut off, “Onasi, behind you” before Carth could react he was hit on the head with a blaster.  He looked up to see the bounty hunter standing above him.  

Before he could get up, Carth was kicked in the stomach.  Candeorus, being impatient, ran in.  Before he could do anything, he saw Carth being held at gunpoint by the man.

“You will give me the Rakatan or else your friend dies” he told the Mandalorian.  Carth tried to tell him no, but was held tighter by Hanjin’s arm, which was around his neck in a choke hold, unable to speak, “Do we have a deal?” the bounty hunter asked again.  Canderous didn’t want to do it.  If he heard correctly, then he would be risking millions of lives.  As a Mandalorian, he wouldn’t care, he would just kill his target regardless of the consequences, but this was a friend he had served during the Jedi Civil War.  He lowered his weapon and turned to the Rakatan, “I am sorry my friend” he glared at the fear in Ievan’s eyes before aiming his blaster at the enemy’s head.  Hanjin threw his captive to the ground, and dodged.  Canderous tackled him against the wall, trying to his him with a blaster at him again.  Hanjin grabbed it, and blaster fire went up in the air.  He kicked his opponent before shooting him in the shoulder with his own weapon.  Canderous fell on the ground, clenching his shoulder.  He saw as the blaster was being pointed towards his head.  He then looked back at Ievan, who was scared, “Run” he told the Rakatan before kicking the bounty hunter's leg.  He fell back before picking himself back up.  Canderous punched him in the face, but Weequay punched harder, sending the Mandalorian back.  Canderous tried to use his only good arm to fight, but wasn’t good.  Hanjin either dodged or hit back.  He then kicked him back, pressing his leg on Canderous’s wound, causing him to yell in pain.  Right when the bounty hunter was about to kill him he heard a voice.

“STOP” it was Ievan.  The Rakatan continued to speak, “Stop, spare him, and I will come with you”

“Deal” Hanjin said, letting go of his foot.

“No!” Canderous shouted, but was kicked into unconsciousness.  Hanjin then aimed the blaster at his target, knocking him out.  He picked up the Rakatan, walking out like it was nothing.  Carth saw this go on, and tried to get up.  He slowly followed them into the hanger, where the bounty hunter was about to get into a speeder.  Slowly he pulled up his blaster, but blaster fire started to happen when Hanjin turned around to shoot at him.  Carth dodged and hide behind a crait.  He was restraining himself, so he wouldn’t accidentally hit Ievan.  When Hanjin pushed the hostage down, Carth took this a chance to run after him, he punched the bounty hunter in the face, keeping him down for a little longer.  He turned to Ievan, giving him a device in his hand before Hanjin threw him back.  Before Carth could get up, he got hit in the side before falling down.  Hanjin turned around to get on the speeder, leaving the Republic soldier to suffer in his wounds.

Hanjin, already landed his speeder in the mountains  Once he got out, he stepped into his personal ship, leaving his bounty in an empty room before locking him in.  He got into the pilot area, as he contacted his employer, “It is done Scarus” 

“Good, meet us at our coordinates” he hung up not even seconds after answering.  Hanjin, who was annoyed, murmured under his breath before taking off.

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Carth woke up, trying to gasp for air, as he found himself in a hospital bed.  Next to him was Canderous, whose face was all bruised from the previous fight.  His left arm was wrapped in a cast.  He had no idea how much time had past, or what had happened, but then he remembered the attack, which is when he jumped up, “Ievan!” he said, but Canderous used his one good arm to press on Carths chest before he could get up more.  That is when Carth mourned in pain, as he lifted his shirt.  There was a bandage on his side, that is when he remembered the bounty hunter shot him.  He laid back and sighed, turning to Canderous, “How many days has it been?”

“Just three days, help arrived, but it was too late.  The bounty hunter already left with Ievan.  Grenn is already recovering, but he is still out.  Other men that were serving in this station was either dead or critically wounded.  Everyone else was ordered by the Governor to stay in their rooms for the time being” 

“We have to tell the Republic what had happened” Carth continued to tell him.

Anderous shook his head, “We don’t even know where he took him” Carth started to give him a smirk, motioning Canderous to reach into his jacket.  He went in and found something he didn’t recognize, “That is  a tracking device.  I gave it to our friend before I got shot” Carth stood up again, but Canderous didn’t stop him.  Instead, he spoke to him, telling him to stop, “You know, you should really see a nurse before you leave”

Carth nodded his head, “Can’t you hear what he said.  This weapon can destroy planets, I have to tell the Republic” before he could continue, Canderous stopped him.  Carth thought he was going to prevent him from leaving, but that wasn’t the case, “I know I can’t stop you, but before you go, Revan is here” 

The Republic Veteran turned around, “Revan is here?” 

Canderous shook his head, “That's right, Bastila is here as well.  They heard about what happened and requested they come here for the investigation”

“Alright, then I suppose we should get to it.  Don’t worry I can walk just fine, seems like the medics healed me just fine” 

Carth changed, getting back into his uniform,  Canderous followed him out without permission from the doctors.  It wasn’t on Canderous’s face, but Carth could tell he was excited to see his Jedi friends.  He was wondering what had happened since the group of the Ebon Hawk had departed.  They took the elevator down, already looking through the window, they saw their friends talking to some authorities..  He saw Revan, who had his hair and beard grown out.  Bastila also didn’t change aside from her Jedi attire.  The two had stepped down to greet their friends, who had greeted them back with a friendly gesture, “Revan, Bastila, its so good to see you again” ignoring the wounds, the Jedi all were in smiles, as its been a year since they all been together.  First Revan shook arms with Carth, then squeezed hands with Canderous’s good arm, as Bastila each gave them a hug.  T3 was with them, and shocked Carth’s leg.  He looked down to greet his friend, “I missed you to buddy” he then looked up at his two friends.  Carth spoke, “Its been so long, are you back for good?” he asked Revan.

Revan nodded his head, “For right now.  When the Council told us about the incident, they sent us over right away”

“How is that going?  Everyone is cool with you coming back?” Candeorus asked awkwardly without knowing what the reaction could be.  Revan smile dropped, “Well others still don’t trust me, but it looks like the council did enough to gave me the rank of Master” 

Carth gave him a pat on the arm, “Congrats my friend” 

Revan's slight smile came back, “Thanks, but we are here for an investigation.  Can you tell us what happened?”

“Yeah, but we have to do it in the briefing room.  Is there any other Republic assistance arriving?” 

“No, we were the only ones that were tasked with being here” Bastila spoke up for the first time since the greeting.

“Alright, let's go, we don’t want to keep Chancellor Cressa waiting” Carth brought the three of them with him to the command center, which was still undergoing repairs.  Chancellor Cressa was in the form of a hologram projector.  Revan could tell by walking in there were lines on his face.  The stress of being Chancellor during two wars, and now this is getting to him.  Duran the Ithorian Governor was also there.  They turned around to acknowledge the arrival of the group.

“Good you have arrived.  I was just talking to the Governor about the situation” without welcoming them Cressa jumped into the topic of conversation right away, which is something Revan also takes note of, knowing the situation is dire.

“Are we going to expect more Republic support to arrive?” Carth asked, as he started to fold his arms.

The Chancellor gave him a disappointment, as he stared at him, “I am sorry, but we cannot at the moment. We do not have the funding or resources.  All the rest went to the remaining planets for our restoration project.  We simply don’t have enough money, there are others who we need to support” 

“WE NEED IT TOO” Carth yelled.  He had enough, but before he could say anything Duran cut him off, “Representative Onasi stop, I am the one that made this decision” 

Carth turned to him confused, “Why?”

“Because many of the people of the planet resent the Republic.  When the Sith Empire invaded, you guys didn’t show up to help.  There are so many protests, having the Republic to come back will make things worst” 

Before Carth could respond, Revan put a hand on his shoulder, giving him a nodd.  He turned his head towards the two government heads, “There was an attack on this station.  Master Shan and I were sent here to investigate”

“Yes, while our facilities lieutenant is in critical condition we have found footage during the attack” Duran showed a holoprojector.  This one was of the attacker.  They were watching footage of him fighting the guards.  Revan couldn’t recognize the description, but he was putting the pieces together, as he noticed the fighting style.  He could sense the force that brought him here for a few reasons, “A few days ago, I was attacked.  By a bounty hunter.  He was fighting a similar way as this one”

Cressa looked at him, “Do you think there is a connection?”

“I don’t know, but he was here for a reason” he then looked at Carth and Canderous, “Do you know why?”  

Carth spoke up, “He was after a Rakata” 

“The species we found in the unknown regions?” Bastila asked.

“Yes, we were planning to take him back to Coruscant, but we were attacked.  He was being targeted for a higher purpose” Carth continued to speak.

“What type?” The Chancellor asked.

“Destruction.  There is a weapon that can destroy planets.  He had left his home world to get away, but he ended up sacrificing himself for me” Canderous spoke in shame”

Carth turned to his superiors, “I placed a tracker.  We need to find him.  The fate of the galaxy, which is why I am requesting to go”

“Me too” Revan said.  Bastila also volunteered himself.  Canderous also offered himself up, feeling guilty about what happened.  They waited for the Chancellor’s answer.  Cressa sighed, “Alright you have my permission.  Master Revan, Master Shan, I will talk to the Jedi council, and request you and Master Shan under this assignment.

“Yes Sir” Revan said.  The transmission ended from the Chancellors end, as everyone else looked at each other Carth, who stared at the Governor in disgust.  They could tell he was annoyed at Duran, who had backed off on pushing for more Republic assistance. The Ithroiran looked at him back, “I am sorry Carth, but I will not allow a civil war against our people, and the Republic for only trying to help” 

It seemed like he was going to strike the head of the city, but he didn’t.  Carth just let go of his fist, “Alright, we need to go find Ievan.  I am going to pack the rest of my stuff”

“Same here” Canderous said. 

Bastila looked at Revan, who in return looked at her back, “I will talk to the council” 

Later that day Carth waited with Bastila with the Ebon Hawk getting ready to finish loading.  Carth was inside finishing the mechanics with the ship with his one good arm.  Carth offered to help, but the Mandalorian refused, wanting to be alone.  He already was feeling guilty for putting the galaxy at risk with the bounty hunter taking the hostage.  It had hurt his pride.  T3 was up there helping, but Candeorus stayed silent, and sent the droid to work on some other part of the ship.  “So it's been a while, what is new?” Carth decided to start the conversation, not having enough time earlier to chat.

“Just missions from the high council.  Feels great to be back with everyone after a year”

“Must have been hard to be separate from Revan” Carth back tracked after mentioning Revan.  Bastila looked at him, raising her eyebrow, “What would you mean by that?” Carth almost stuttered, “You know the bond you two share with the force”

“Force bond its called” Bastila reminded him.

“Right, how does that work anyways?” he asked her.  Bastila, now looking away continued talking, “I don’t know, but we don’t need the bond to feel we have gotten closer.  The year we were away it was tough, but we got through it.  We even have our own place together”

“You seem disappointed” Carth saw the sad face of his friend.

Bastila looked at him back, “No its not that.  I don’t know I guess thought we would have more time together”

Before any more words could be exchanged,  the door opened with Revan coming out, “Spoke to the council, they talked to the Chancellor and approved it.  We can go once the ship is ready” 

“Good” both Carth and Bastila smiled.

Canderous walked down the ramp, “Alright ships ready when you guys are” 

Before the could go, the door opened again, it was Grenn, who had just woken up, “Onasi, I hear you are leaving” 

“I placed the tracker, we are going to find who did this, I promise” 

Grenn nodded his head, “Alright, good luck make sure you give him hell”

The Four went into the ship with T3 coming out after working on the hyperdrive.  The droid was dancing around with excitement.  Carth bent down, “Thank you T3” he smiled and looked up, “Its good to have us all back on the ship.  Where is Juhani?  She didn’t come with you guys?”

“She is away on a peaceful mission" is what we were told.  Jolee also left the Jedi again for a new journey, so its just us” Revan told him. 

“Not all of us” Bastila said, “We still have Mission, and Zaalbar”

“I still keep in touch with them.  They are on Nar Shadda doing the usual, we see them” Canderous suggested bringing the rest of the crew on board.  Carth sighed with everyone's eyes staring at him.  The planet was their way, “Fine why not?  Still have to map my tracker, but Nar Shadda should be on our way.  We could use everyone with this assignment” he let out a smile before going to the pilot area.  Bastila joined next to the pilot's seat, so Canderous could have time to recover.  The ship leaves the station, going into the air.  The damage from the other day could still be seen.  

“Still can’t believe the Sith remnants are still here.  I just spent a whole year making sure they weren't a threat” Revan said in disappointment.

Carth spoke to his friend while punching to coordinate, “Don’t worry my friend, we will find and stop them.  What's important is that we rescue the Rakatan, and make sure this project doesn’t happen.  T3 engage”  the droid hit the coordinates for the planet, as the ship disappeared, going into hyperspace.

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Rooms were crowded with the worst of the worst in the galaxy.  In Nar Shaddaa everywhere was crawling with scum, and scoundrels.  In the casinos of Nar Shadda, Mission was at the table playing another card game, while having already lost track of time.  Zaalbar stood by the bar the whole time, while having a drink.  A Rodian had gotten in the Wookies way, which gave him a growl, scarring the Rodian away.  He looked back, as he saw Mission continue doing what she was doing.  The Twilek looked deep into her cards before looking back at her opponent, who was giving her an arrogant smirk.  She rolled her eyes before pushing more credits wagering everything she had, causing her opponent to be arrogant, while the crowd around them watched.  Mission had waited, and waited with her watching sweat dripping down her opponent's face.  The opponent put down double kings, gasping the crowd.  He then demanded she give him all the credits thinking he won, however Mission had put out double aces, causing everyone to cheer.  The Trandoshan was speechless, but Mission left without him saying anything.  Zaalbar was not too far behind, as he followed her through the crowd.

The pair had walked outside, it was dark out.  They looked around to see businesses going.  Mission thought to herself, she has been wandering around the galaxy with her loyal friend for the past year.  She had always wanted to start her own business rather than doing anything that was scoundrel related.  She and Zaalbar were tired of it, but they never fulfilled their dream.  Mission felt bad about it, but she also missed her friends, Revan, Bastila, Canderous, Carth, and others during her travels, but she looked at Zaalbar and was just glad he didn’t leave her.  The Wookie smiled at her, and pulled her in for a hug.  Both were ready to call it a night until they heard a scream.  They walked to see what it was, from a distance men in armor were terrorizing a civilian.  The two walked closer to see the armor, they were covered with gold.  It had belonged to Sith troopers.  Zaalbar growled at this, and threw the trooper against the wall.  The other one was about to blast him but he grabbed the Sith trooper by the throat, slamming him against the ground.  Mission bent down to check on the elderly, who were more than terrified at the sight of what just happened.  He had taken Mission’s had, bringing him up to his feet, “Thank you both”

“What was that about?” Twi'lek asked, pointing at the unconscious troopers.

“There is a patrol of troopers like them, guarding the refugee center.  They are putting us to work like slaves.  I escaped, and they chanced me down here, that is when your friend saved me.  Thank you” he bowed to the Zaalbar, who just stood frozen like a statue.

“Do you know what they are up to?” Mission asked.

“I don’t know, if anyone questions them, then they take them to the back, where they are executed” 

“What about the authorities, what are they doing about this?” she asked, wondering why this isn’t big news to the planet with this being the first time of hearing about it

Do you think the authorities care?  They have other stuff to do, and the Hutts, and other crime bosses allow it to happen because its good for business, I am telling you its real, but no one has said anything because it's a private operation” 

Mission sighed, as the old man continued to plead his case.  She tossed him a couple of credits, “Go, get out of here” the old man looked at it, then at her, “You heard me go” the former slave left, leaving the two partners alone.  Mission looked at Zaalbar, who had a sympathetic look on his face.  Before she turned around to leave, she felt his big hand around her arm.  She looked at him with a confused look, “Big Z, what are you doing?” the Wookie growled, expressing how he felt.

“Big Z its not our problem.  He both agreed that our days of fighting were over” that didn’t stop her friend from growling again.

Mission was stunned, “I understand how you feel about slavery, you almost were one.  Your people were, but even if we do something about it, we are outnumbered.  I am sorry, but I can’t do this”

That is when Zaalbar announced he was planning to go through with his plan to free the refugees.  Mission tilted her head, she didn’t want to do this.  She wanted to leave, even considered just leaving the planet and searching for a new one where she could do her work, but she moved her head down.  Not wanting her friend to do this alone, she conceded, “Fine, let's do it”  The two went back to their small freighter that they came in to gather their gear.  

The pair walked through the gates like they were going to war.  They headed to the gates of the crime lords that ran the city.  Each of the two Gameroen guards flexed their weapons in pairs way, as a means to tell them they cannot pass.  Zaalbar just grabbed one staff member and hit that gaurd in the head.  The other tried to attack the Wookie, but Mission already stunned him with her weapon, as a means to keep it quiet.  The two casually walked the halls like nothing had happened.  They had made their way outside, but when the door opened they hid behind crates, so they wouldn’t attract attention.  Mission took out her scanners to scout the area, they saw refugees from all over being used as slaves.  No one was allowed to stop what they were doing.  The troopers would get on about that quickly, children were being pulled away from their parents.  Those who wouldn’t do what they were told were executed.  From what Mission was seeing, the remnants of the Sith Empire are building an operation.  She had recognized the gold armor they were wearing.  Just when she put it down there was a trooper that spotted them. He lifted his blaster up demanding the two raise their hands in the air, and put down their weapons.  Mission was putting down the weapon when Zaalbar took this opportunity to grab the trooper by the throat.  He squeezed the life out of him until Mission stunned that trooper.  Zaalbar slowly put him on the ground in a hidden place where none of the other troopers would find him.  The two look at each other to figure out what they should do.  Mission then comes up with an idea to sneak in enemy lines.  Zaalbar protests this, but the Twi’lek decided to do it anyway.  She handed her blaster and the rest of her gear to her friend before walking off.

Mission found herself in a den of refugees and left over troopers from the Sith Empire.  She looked around to see where she should start trying to free the refugees.  She stands, thinking where she should go until someone bumped into her, it was a Sith trooper, “What do you think you are doing?” he asked her without even asking about her outfit.

“Sorry, I got lost” she said innocently.  The trooper squinted his head, being more suspicious, but he sighed, “Go west where the rest of the refugees are.  Don’t get lost” Mission winked at him in a thanks before walking off.  The trooper watches her walk off, when the distance is enough he turns to a few of his fellow troopers before ordering them to follow her.

 Mission continued making her way towards the rest side of the camp.  She instantly notices there are two troopers following her.  Immediately she turns towards one of the trallers she was near.  The troopers that were following her went in the shadows of the two trailers, but Mission was nowhere to be found.  They turn on the lights in their blasters to look for her, but they find nothing.  One trooper turned around to find his target hanging on top of the roof, but before he could react, Mission dropped down, tackling the trooper.  She took his blaster to shoot the other, then stunned the one she was on top of.  She grabs the blaster from the side, and walks out as nothing happened.  She then entered west, seeing the other refugees.  They are seen stuck in the trailers cleaning it.  They are women, there are even children with them.  They are confused about what's going on, as they see what they think is another refugee who has a blaster by her side.  Mission observes them, noticing they were hungry, and tired, not having slept in days.  This gives her a sad look.  At first she didn’t want anything to do with rescuing the refugees, now she feels bad about it.  She steps in the door before speaking, “Hey my name is Mission, I am not a refugee.  Someone from here told me, and a friend about this place.  I came to rescue you” 

“How?  We are surrounded by men with weapons” one of the refugees cried.

“Just trust me.  I have fought these guys before, I can help you” Mission laid out a hand, the woman took it.  The dozen women, with their children, step out, “Do any of you have any idea what the Sith Empire is planning?” Mission asked.  They all looked at each other, then back at the Twi’lek, “We don’t know.  All we know they are setting this place up for operations.  Crime lords get paid for this.  They gave them this space” 

Before Mission could say anything four more troopers came up, aiming their blasters at her and the rest of the refugees.  Not caring who they were, the troopers demanded they go back to work or else they would all die.  When they saw one of them had a blaster, they all turned their attention towards her, causing Mission to shake one point blank before running at the other.  They grabbed her from the back of the shirt, throwing her against the wall.  The troops proceeded to land punches and kicks on her, causing Mission to be unable to defend herself.  She was held from behind while a trooper was about to finish the job until he found a hole in his chest before dropping dead.  Mission on the other troopers looked and saw it was a refugee trying to help the one that rescued her and the others.  Mission stepped on one of the trooper's feet before he let her go, causing her to shoot at him.  The last remaining trooper wasn’t sure what to do, but Mission decided to hit him on the head from behind.

“Thanks for saving my life” she told them, while the refugee helped her up.

“Of course, you freed us, now we need to find the rest of the refugees, and free them” 

The group in the west sector left to help everyone else.  There were two women left behind to stay with the children while finding a hiding place.  Mission gave each of the women, and men that could stand on their own a blasters from the troopers that were either dead or knocked out; they then worked on freeing each refugee that was stuck in their own sectors.  The party that would get larger, and larger would get the drop on their enemies.  Many prisoners would help, and take their blasters.  The inside of the camp would turn discord, as there would be a longitude of blaster fire all over the place after being inspired to fight back.  While everyone was distracted, Mission would find a control panel where to free the doors otherwise they would be trapped.  With reinforcements for the Sith Empire coming its way, after hearing the news of the outbreak.  She and everyone else were getting trapped, as the rebellion continued.  If it wasn’t for the wall of the trailers, they would have been dead.  One of Mission’s companions stood out, but got shot, falling on the ground dead.  Another faction of refugees would see this.  One trooper pushed him aside ordering him to get back to what he was doing, but the man jumped on him.  The rest of the prisoners would follow.  Mission seeing this took the opportunity to run.  She walked in circles until she found what she was looking for.  Before she could reach the panel a trooper grabbed her by the shoulder, and threw her on the ground.  This one had a gold plate, showing he was a leader.  He would shoot, but Mission backflipped multiple times before hiding behind the panel.  She would jump up, and kick him back before he would sweep her legs.  The Commander then came on top, choking her.  Mission would slowly get her blaster, and shoot him in the head, freeing her.  She couldn’t tell if he was alive, but didn’t care, instead she went for the controls, unlocking the door.  

The refugees all came in the same room, and would form a crowd around the troopers that were keeping them prisoner.  The troopers didn’t have time to defend themselves, as they were being slaughtered by the crowd around them.  

 Mission would see this, and leave, letting the two parties tear each other apart.  She would walk out to see Zaalbar already fighting the troopers.  He had no difficulty handling them.  Either he’d shoot them, or throw them back.  Mission would meet up with him after, he would tell her that the troopers came after she left an hour ago.  Before any words can be exchanged members of the refugee camp came up to the duo.

“We have taken back our camp, we are free thanks to you” the men along with their companions would tell them, as a large crowd formed behind them.

“What will you do now?” Missions asked.

One of the refugees spoke, “We don’t know, but we will find shelter.  With the armor and weapons we took, it could be sold granting us enough money to leave this rock”

Mission, and Zaalbar looked at each other, then back at the refugees, “We are just glad to help.  Anything else you need?”

They shook their heads, as the leader of the pack spoke, “No, we will be fine, thank you again” all of them would turn their backs on leave, making their way towards the place that held them prisoner.  

Mission looked at Zaalbar, and smiled, “Well Big Z, you were right.  This was worth it” 

The Wookie roared in excitement, but they knew it wasn’t over.  The two would march forward, as they walked through the camp.  Ignoring the ruin, the two would go inside the buildings to confront the owner of the place.  They made it to the crime bosses office.  He was from the planet Mon Cala.  They could tell with the orange skin and tentacles.  Before two of his guards reacted, Mission shot both of them.  They saw, as he put his hands up in the air.  Zaalbar would instantly throw him on the table, letting out a large roar.

“What do you think you are doing?” the boss demanded.

“You allowed those poor refugees taken in as slaves by the remnants of the Sith Empire, why?” Mission jumped straight to the point wanting to know.  The crime boss tried to deny it, but Zaalbar’s grip increased, once again unleashing a loud roar.

“Alright stop, I hired them to block off trade between the other bosses.  I made an agreement with the Hutts keep supporting my business”

“What are the remnants planning?” Mission asked her next question.

“I don’t know about power restoration?  I have no idea, But they paid me to keep quiet I swear” Zaalbar looked at Mission.  With what she saw she wanted to kill him.  Her Wookie friend was willing to do that, but then her face dropped sighing, “Let him go Big Z” 

Zaalbar looked at her confused and wondered why she would say that, but he listened to her, and let him go.  The boss was cowardly in fear, as he was crawling.  Mission walked over, and bent down towards him with a glare, “If I ever find out you are keeping refugee prisoners again, I will personally come back, and finish the job.  I don’t care who I have to fight, I will find you, understand that?” He shook his head in defeat before running off.  Mission would watch him go before she left with Zaalbar.

The two would walk out, turning the other direction to avoid being seen from anyone else.  When they got outside walking towards their freighter she stopped in her tracks.  Her friend looked at her with a puzzled look before looking back at what was in front of him.  Revan, and Carth were standing out in front of them.  With excitement Mission ran up towards Revan, giving him a hug.  Zaalbar did the same, and squeezed the life out of Carth.  Carth chuckled, asking him politely to get off because of his injury without telling him.

“What are you guys doing here?” Mission asked.

Carth responded in a friendly manor, “Canderous told us you were here”

“Can is here?” Mission asked.

Carth shook his head, “On the Ebon Hawk.  Its a long story, we have a problem” 

“We do, as well, the Sith Empire has returned” Mission blurted out, but neither Revan or Carth were surprised, “We know that is why we need your help” 

Mission, and Zaalbar looked at each other before looking back at their friends, “You can count us in”

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Ievan woke up, after hours of being unconscious, puzzled about the events that occurred.  He stood up in his seat only to find himselfs in handcuffs.  He was confused, but the Weequay that captured him came in.  He observed the Rakatan with his one eye without showing any type of emotions, “You are awake good, we are almost to our destination”

“Where are you taking me?” Ievan asked weakly, as he stood up.

Hanjin didn’t say anything, he turned by the door.  Before Ievan could ask again, he spoke, “My employer wants to meet you, I suggest you be on your best behavior” he then left the room, shutting the door..  Ievan sat down, recalling the events that transpired.   He put his face down in shame.  Ievan ran to avoid getting captured, now he gave himself up to save someone, which led him to be a prisoner of the Sith Empire.  He laid back into his seat, waiting to arrive.

The ship that Hanjin and Ievan were flying in had arrived on the star destroyer that had belonged to Darth Scarus.  He had landed in the hangar that was filled with dozens of Sith troopers standing in line, wearing their bright golden armor.  Darth Scarus, and his apprentice Darth Rin walked forward, as the hanger door opened.  Hanjin walked out bringing Ievan in front of him.  Scarus observed the Rakatan, sensing the fear in him.

“As promised by Scarus, the Rakatan” Hanjin shoved him.  Ievan looked down at the Sith, who still had his eyes on him.  Rin dragged him up before her Master turned his eyes at the bounty hunter, “You did well Hanjin.  Come bring the prisoner, and follow me” 

Hanjin didn’t like this.  He wanted his pay, but he did what he was told, pushing Ievan again.  They followed the two Sith, as they entered a dark room.

“Its good to finally meet you scientist.  I looked for you on Rakata Prime, but you had already fled” Scarus was talking, recalling the day he invaded the planet.

Ievan remembered that day.  The Sith had arrived to slaughter his people, many Rakatans died, but Ievan fled, not wanting the enemy to get his plans.  Many of his people died trying to get him off the world.  When he was getting ready to leave the planet, he was devastated to see the destruction on the peaceful planet.  Ievan looked back up at the Sith Master, “I remember you slaughtered all of them” 

“Did I now?” Scarus had let out a chuckle before turning on the lights.  Rin said nothing, Hanjin looked around his surroundings, as well as Ievan who was speechless.  He saw people in tubes, they were his people, they were Rakatan.  He could barely let out a sentence, “My people, but how?  I saw you executing them”

“Not all of them.  When we couldn’t find you I made the decision to spare some as a hostage.  They will be released, but you need to corporate, and finish the work you promised my Master” 

Ievan looked at his people.  There were at least a few dozen in a tube. He could see a mix of tribes with them being pulled out of their homes.  Ievan didn’t want to comply.  He swore never to create this weapon.  It would destroy worlds, with millions of people dying, however the fate of his people hung in the balance.  He had to come up with something quick before the Sith lost their patience, “Even if I wanted to, I destroyed the plans, and even if I remembered it will take sometime to make” 

“You don’t need to worry about that” Scarus took the scientist, and everyone else to the next room.  Ievan was surprised, it was his super weapon.  It had a gold color with a big round base.  The long tip of it was sticking out, almost touching the wall in the room.  Ievan turned to face the Sith Master, “How?” 

“How did I make this happen?  Simply, we captured your science team, and they helped construct this.  Rakatans are very smart, they remember almost all their projects, which is how I know you can finish this without any instructions” Scarus told him, as he observed the beauty of the weapon. 

“Where are they now?” Ievan asked about his team.

“Dead.  I had my apprentice kill them all.  More of your kind will die unless you do what I say” Scarus then started to demand.

Ievan looked at his options.  He could either submit, and finish the project in exchange for his people, or they could die, and the Rakatans would be wiped out from history, and the Sith could force him to work on it anyways.  He looked at Scarus, and lowered his head, “Alright I will do what you say just don’t hurt them”

“Good, project eradicator only needs one more piece.  The rare kyber crystal that Malak gave to you in his travels.  Where is it?  Don’t lie because Rin will put a hole through your kind in that cage of theirs” 

Ievan sighed in defeat, “Kashyyyk  I buried it on Kashyyyk” 

Scarus smirked, “Good, you will take us there” he turned his head towards his apprentice, “Rin go tell the Admiral to plot a course for Kashyyyk” Rin bowed her head, then left the room.

Hanjin went up to Scarus, “I would like my payment”

Scarus turned towards his guards, having them escort Ievan to a cell until they arrived on the planet of the Wookies.  Hanjin walked over Scarus, who just glared at him, “I want my pay” 

“Of course you will, and you will get paid more if you stay with us until this projects completed”

Hanjin took the bag of credits promised by his employer.  Without saying a word he left, leaving the Sith alone.

On the Ebon Hawk, Bastila spent her time in the training room to prepare for the Sith.  She swung both sides of her shiny double yellow lightsaber in the air.  Turning it around, she swung left, and then right.  She swang up, then down.  She did this on repeat, as a form of concentration.  That concentration would lose itself when her eyes spotted Revan just standing by the door with his arms folded.  Bastila turned off her lightsaber, already losing track of time since they left for space.  She walked over to her lover, wondering what he was doing, “How long have you been standing there?” she raised an eyebrow.

“Long enough, I can sense your emotions from across the cockpit.  Is everything okay?” he asked, sensing the tenseness in Bastila.

Bastila sighed before turning her gray eyes at his brown eyes, “Yeah I am fine, its just last time we went up against the Sith, I ended up becoming their servant” 

Revan put his arm on her shoulder, “It wasn’t your fault, and besides you came back to the light”

“Because I had you” she gave him a slight smile.  Revan smiled back, his eyes then fixed on her lightsaber, “New lightsaber?” he took it, observing the weapon of the Jedi.  

“Yeah, after the battle on the Starforge I decided to redesign it.  You already know it took some time, but months after months it was difficult, but I finally was able to get my crystal back to its original color.  After that I was able to forgive myself for my misdeeds”

Revan handed back her lightsaber, coming off, “You know what?  Why don’t we have a spare?”

Bastila smiled back, activating her double bladed lightsaber.  Revan’s lightsaber activated, showing off its blue light.  The two circled each other, as they observed their movements, and surroundings.  Revan’s eyes looked down, then up with Bastila charging at him with the first strike.  The bottom of her lightsaber touches Revan’s, and they go at each other with great speed.  The two had fought each other many times to know their own moves.  Revan’s used his form three to go on the defensive.  It was easy for him to keep up with Bastila's swings becoming wider.  The next attack was heavy for Revan, he struggled for sometime before he pushed back.  He then turned into another defensive stance with form three.  Bastila ran at him again, this time she kicked the lightsaber out of his hands after their next lightsaber lock.  She pointed the tip of her blade at him.  Revan smirked, dodging Bastila's swings.  He used the force to attract back his lightsaber just in time to block Bastila's attack before using his strength to push her back.  Revan then went for an offensive stance.  He went into the final form of lightsaber combat, as his swings became more aggressive, and heavy.  Bastila tried to keep up, but her lightsaber fell out of her hands, landing in Revan’s.  He pointed both blades at her.  She looked at them, then him, causing both of them to smile.  Revan deactivated hers, giving it back.

“You have become so strong” Bastila said, who was impressed by Revans skills.  She then realized he was testing her before he went all out.

“You did too, I could tell you were focusing on your meditation.  Your attacks seemed calmer.  It was able to make your attacks sharp” Revan complimented her with his eyes locked on his again, and his back.  The two leaned in closer, but that moment was soon interrupted when they heard a sound by the door.  It was Carth pretending to give a cough to attract their attention, “Sorry to interpret, but found where the tracker is headed.  You should come quick” the two Jedi looked at each other, then went to the control room.

Waiting for them were everyone else.  Canderous looked like he healed, no longer wearing a cast for his arm.  He stood next to Zaalbar, who was next to Mission.  Carth stepped forward to turn on the map, “We have been tracking where I gave the device to Ievan, who is the Rakatan scientist we are looking for.  According to this, the tracker is leading us towards the planet Kashyyyk” Zaalbar give an emotional growl, fearing for what the remnants could be doing to his people.  He turned to Carth, telling him they have to do something.

“We will Zaalbar, but we need to rescue Ievan, and find out what the Sith are looking for” he then turned his head towards his astromech friend, “T3 how long will it take us to get to our destination?” 

The droid give him a beep.  Carth looked at everyone else in the room, “He said a day, we will make it less.  In the meantime the rest of us should get ready”  

After the meeting everyone went their own ways.  Zaalbar felt anxious, and wanted to rip the Sith remnants from limb to limb.  Mission took him to another room.  Canderous went back to piloting the ship with T3 following.  Canderous decided to practice targeting using his blaster, as he tries to slowly use his injured arm again.  This left Bastila, and Revan alone.  He turned to her, “Are you going to be alright going into battle with the Sith Empire again?”

“Of course, we need to stop them, but don’t worry Revan, I will be fine.  It will feel good bringing down the Sith again after trying to keep me to the darkside” 

Revan smiled, “Well then I guess we should continue are sparring”

Deep in space Scarus stood on the bridge, looking at the stars.  Hanjin, and Darth Rin entered to join him.  He had his eyes closed before opening it to turn towards them, “Welcome” 

“You called for us Master?” Rin asked him. 

“Thats right, I sense through the force Revan is coming.  He, and his old team are coming for the Rakatan” he told his apprentice.

Rin was surprised, “How?  The Jedi, and the Republic shouldn’t know where we are going” 

“Its simple, someone placed a tracker on our friend” Scarus turned his gaze towards Hanjin.  Rin looked at him like she wanted to kill him.  He then went defensive, “I had no idea, it must have happened while I was evacurating him out of the premise” Hanjin saw Rin’s hand close to her lightsaber.  Hanjin was ready to reach for his, but Scarus immediately lifted his arm, ordering them to stand down, “Don’t worry this is perfect.  We will let them come, and when they do, we will destroy them.  We will kill the traitors Revan, and Bastila, then will kill their crew” Scarus' frown suddenly turned into a sinister smile, as he was about to get his wish.

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The Ebon Hawk was flying through hyperspace, as the crew of the vessel waited until they got to their destination.  Everyone was prepared, even Zaalbar.  The Wookie on the whole trip was ready to slaughter the Sith troopers.  Mission could barely calm him down.  Revan saw this while he was sitting in the room, he stood up to use his force abilities to calm down his friend.  Finally Zaalbar took a deep breath.  He turned to Revan and thanked him, promising to keep calm when they arrived on the planet.  Everyone noted he went through a change.  Back when they first went to the planet.  The tribe of Wookies wanted to keep him as a prisoner.  Revan, and company fought for his freedom.  When they left Kashyyyk he, and the other Jedi on board their ship could sense the relief Zaalbar felt when he left.  He was able to make amends with his family, but now all the anxiety was making him crazy.  Its thanks to the technique he had learned from his Master Treya that Revan was able to use it to calm down his Wookie friend.  Carth went out of his seat after watching what was happening.  He went into the next room, “Alright we are approaching our destination, you all should get ready” 

Everyone got up from their seats to join Carth, and Canderous in the pilot area after getting everything they needed together.  Each of them already agreed to stick together, not wanting to be separated.  While they were waiting, Revan felt a slight feeling running through his head.  Bastila looked at him also noticing the same thing.  Before either of them could say something, they were already approaching hyper space.  Once they got back to regular space, they were shocked to see three giant star destroyers already above the planet.  Before Carth could

 said anything, he and everyone started to shake along the vessel.  Star fighters were already hitting them.  Five of them were already surrounding them.  Each one started to rain blaster fire. 

Scarus saw this throw the window watching his enemies be attacked.  Next to him were Hanjin, and Darth Rin, who were both waiting patiently.  The Admiral walked towards them, “My lord, the Ebon Hawk had arrived just, as you predicted.  Shall I send in more fighters?”

Scarus shook his head, “No, thank you Admiral Shaymen.  That would be all” the three continued to watch on.  The Ebon Hawk had continued flying through the air of space.  Canderous, and Revan took the turrets to fight off their attackers.  Bastila went to a quiet room that she would usually train in, where she sat in a stance to focus on her battle meditation.  This gave them the advantage over the tie fighters.  Canderous shot one down before Revan shot the other.  They were able to focus enough to destroy all the tie fighters.  Carth would go in front of the last remaining one before destroying it.  Bastila let go of the meditation before taking a deep breath.  The ability had left her exhausted.  Revan and Canderous left the turrets to join the others.  

“Looks like we did it” Carth said with a chuckle, “Nice job everybody” their smiles had soon dropped, as a rocket busted through the engines, causing the ship to shake.  Scarus had ordered it from his star destroyer right after Bastila let go of her battle meditation.  The Captain of the vessel was struggling to keep the ship together.  Everyone held on to something, as the Ebon Hawk was sinking down the surface of Kashyyyk.  Everyone could feel the ship go on fire, as it was falling faster.  Carth had turned it right to avoid a tree only to find itself sinking being covered with trees.  He turned it again, and clashed with the tree, causing them to fall to the surface.  

In space Scarus saw what was happening to the Ebon Hawk after it got shot.  After the ship disappeared from their sights, everyone looked at the Sith Master to wonder what his next move would be.  Scarus would speak louder, “What are you all looking out.  Deploy more of the garrison.  Tell the other Admirals to do the same, find the Ebon Hawk, kill them all but the Jedi.  Bring them to me alive” he had motioned Rin, and Hanjin to follow the troops down to the planet of the Wookies.  Scarus turned his attention towards the cells of the large ship.  He saw Ievan, just sitting in his cell.  He had glared at the Rakatan with contempt, “Did you think you could deceive me?” Ievan wasn’t sure what he was talking about.  Scarus used the force to grab the tracker Carth had placed in the Rakatans hands.  It was levitating by the force before crushing it, “I know you were given this tracker, so your friends could find you.  Don’t worry I’m not mad, but if you want me to spare your peoples lives, then you will help me find the last piece to my super weapon, as well”

“Where is Carth, and Canderous?” Ievan had asked, still sitting in his spot.

“Don’t worry they are not dead, but soon will be.  I suspect you will want to join them.  If you do, I already gave a death squad order to fire upon your people.  Is that clean?”

Ievan sighed in defeat, he only could up the other side prevails, “Yes” 

Red lights had turned on inside the Ebon Hawk.  Everyone collected themselves, recalling what they had just gone through, “Is everyone alright?” Carth asked.  Everyone nodded their heads as a yes.  He turned to T3, whose head was crooked.  Mission went over to fix it.  They went outside to find themselves surrounded by a forest.  The group saw the ship.  The back was blown to pieces, cracks all over its circle.  The  outside itself was covered with dirt and scratches.  T3 ran a diagnostic inside, according to it the ship was damaged badly.  The right side colors are carved off by the tree they hit.  Nothing inside was turning on.  The engine itself wasn’t working.  Everyone wasn’t sure what to do, none of them were hurt, but they were stranded.  They were surrounded by nothing but trees.  T3 volunteered to stay, and fix the ship, while everyone else would find help.  Company left to leave the forest to continue on their mission, as well as getting help.  When they reached the end, they heard blaster fire being heard outside the forest, causing the group to rush there.  A group of Wookies were fending off the Sith Troopers.  The group of Wookies that were fighting were able to put up a good fight, they had sharp shooters, but the vast majority of their enemy were overwhelming them.  Among this group of Wookies was Freyyr, father of Zaalbar.  Amongst the attack, Freyyr tried to defend his fellow Wookies, but got shot in the arm, causing Zaalbar to shriek in anger, charging at the troopers.  He had tackled one, and threw him to another before getting his blaster, and sword out.  All Sith troopers pointed their blasters at him, but Revan quickly blocked the shots while Bastila used the force to knock them all back.  The Wookies stormed out of the pillars they were hiding on, and pressed their assault, defeating the last of the troopers, as the last one fell.  Once it was done Zaalbar went over to his father, who was on the ground.  He was held up by his fellow guards before embracing his son.  Freyyr told his son not to worry about the wound.  He would get it healed when they returned back to the village.  The leader of Rwookrrorro turned towards the rest of the company, “It is good to see you all again” he spoke in his native language, with Revan being able to understand him.

 “It is good to see you again.  How long has this been going on” Revan pointed to the destruction around them at the beach.  

The chieftain spoke again in his native language, “They had been here for little more than a day, but they sent garrisons after garrisons on our shores.  We fought them off, but they kept coming.  Each of our tribes has been fighting them off while civilians take shelter in our village.  They could have stormed it, but they didn’t,  Not sure why”

“I do, I’ll explain it on our way back to your village” Revan told him, as everyone fled back to Rwookrrorro.

The village itself was a ghost town with everyone inside their homes.  Those that were out were on lookout for the enemy.  Revan, and company took refuge in the home of the chieftain.  The home was packed with different groups, as they tried to fit many people in as possible.

“Let me guess they are after plans that could destroy worlds?” Freyyr asked, as he was told everything.

“That is correct, how did you know?” Revan asked.  Freyyr looked, as his son looked at him.  Everyone else was as well.  The Chieftain sighed, “He had come to me long ago, telling me of plans that could doom a civilization.  I had considered sending him away or executing him, but I would rather see it here than in someone else's hands, so I had him bury it in the shadowlands, then sent him on his way.  I didn’t think we would attract enemies here”

“Great we have to go there again” Canderous said sarcastically while the rest of the group just gave him stares.  Zaalbar was scowling, he told his father how stupid it was to just leave the plans here.

“I didn’t son, I kept it far away so no one would find it” Freyyr defended his actions.

“Well the Rakatan who gave it to you was captured.  I suspect they will find it eventually.  He might even show them in exchange for his life if he is alive, which is why we need to get there first” Revan breaking the news to the Wookie in charge.  Freyyr sighed, now feeling guilty, but he snapped out of it, deciding to tell them, “All I know is that its buried further north.  Go the way you came last time, and it should be there” he looked at Zaalbar, “I am sorry son, but I had no idea this would happen.  I only wanted to protect our people.  We have suffered during the last attack, I didn’t want it to happen again” Zaalbar put his arm on his fathers good shoulder ensuring him that it was alright. 

Freyyr then turned to Revan as an apology, “There's nothing to be sorry about Chieftain, but we could use your help” the Jedi Master asking for assistance, but he shook his head.

“We can’t Master Jedi, we would, but we need to defend our people.  We haven’t sent anyone to  the gates to the Shadowlands to secure them, but we can keep the enemy distracted while you are down there” 

Revan accepted this, and stood up agreeing to this.  Company would follow him, they stepped outside to see legions of troopers coming.  The Wookies in the villages fought to fend them off.  They fought hard to defend their homes.  Everyone helped out.  Each of them helped the Wookies, allowing them to shoot back.  Freyyr told them he, and everyone else, would hold them off, while they got to the plans.  The group ran, as fast as they could, but troops had already caught up to them, causing the crew of the Ebon Hawk to help out.  They blasted, and cut through the enemies who were there with ease.  They looked down hoping no one went down before they did.  Each of them looked at each other before stepping into what would take them down there.  Revan was the last one who was going to step on, but before he could do that, he heard someone coming from behind.  More troopers had arrived, causing the Jedi Master to fend them off.  Bastila was about to help before Revan used the force to send the elevator down to the lower levels.  While distracted someone used a rocket launcher to shoot at him.  Quick to react, Revan used the force to push it away, but accidentally hitting the trees.  They collapsed behind him.  He pulled the trooper to his before jamming his lightsaber into his stomach.  He looked behind him, and saw the pieces of the tree collapsed on what would be the elevator bringing him down to the lower levels.  Revan was trapped, separated from the rest of his friends down in the Shadowlands.  Not being able to communicate with them down there, the Jedi Master was on his own.

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Down at the Shadowlands the crew of the Ebon Hawk heard the sound above, as an explosion happened.  They were able to get out of the way before rubble hit the floor that they were standing on.  They were stuck with no way to get back up.  Bastila tried to communicate with Revan, but had no signal.  This made her want to go back up for him, but the rest of the crew stopped her, ensuring her there is nothing they can do right now.  Bastila wanted to lash out at them for giving up, but she kept her emotions in check.  She knew Revan would be able to handle himself, but she and everyone else has a mission to complete.  She finally conceded and asked what their plan was, but Carth suggested they follow Freyyr’s instructions, causing the group to head north.  Bastila looked behind her, and forward, as she left with the group with each of them praying that it wouldn’t be too late for the plans, as the crew of the Ebon Hawk found themselves walking into the darkness of the forest.

Above the surface Revan was in an odd spot.  The elevator that would take him to the Shadowlands was now destroyed, his only way to get down there.  Now stuck, he turns his attention behind him.  Walking around he sees the destruction the remnants of the Empire he created are causing.  Activating his blue blade, he heads to one of the parts of the village where one of the Wookie families were being attacked.  Revan threw his blade at the Sith troopers, causing their attention to turn on the Jedi.  Revan fought with ease, walking through, and cutting them down one by one.  He then ensured the family got to safety.  He continued fighting troopers until he got to where Freyyr was, who was holding them off by the village’s entrances.  They were starting to get surrounded.  Each trooper had them in a circle.  It looked to be the end until

Revan came in making quick work of them, giving the Wookies more courage to fight back.  Freyyr looked at him confusedly, wondering why he wasn’t in the Shadow lands.

Revan looked at him back, “Long story, but the entrance to take us down there was cut off before I could join the others.  Elevators destroyed, and they are trapped down there”

“We will get them out, don't worry, I am just glad you are here.  That's twice you have saved us” Freyyr said in his native language, as he continued to fight with his bowcaster.

“Well I just hope the others will be alright, and find the map” Revan said, as he and the Wookies continued fighting off the Sith troopers that invaded the land.

In the Shadowlands everyone had forgotten it was a maze with Zaalbar and Mission being the only two who weren’t down here the last time they visited this planet.  They armed themselves in case creatures from this planet came out to get them.  They proceeded north, while the group were walking they saw a Terentatek on the ground.  Canderous put his arm back to keep everyone away, as he looked around the creature.  He didn’t see his eyes move, but Bastila pointed out lightsaber marks.  She and Canderous observed that it was a cut on the back.

“Someone with a lightsaber must have done this” she said.

“Whoever is leading the attack on the surface must have a lightsaber with them, but Canderous and I never encountered them” Carth suggested.

Bastila closed her eyes, as she pressed her hand on the lightsaber slash.  She concentrated, and used her training to find whoever did this.  The images that were protecting in her head were a Sith woman with a bounty hunter, and a group of six Sith troopers.  With them was a Rakatan.  The woman killed the beast, heading north.  Bastila opened her eyes, “It was a Sith woman.  She is with the Rakatan, they went north” 

Everyone followed Bastila, as they walked on the dark side of the planet once again.

Revan and Freyyr were on the front lines of the battle field.  Fighting back against the forces of the Sith Empire.  As more troopers came down Revan couldn’t help to think what would have happened if had gone down with Bastila and company.  The homeworld of the Wookies would have been captured or killed, then they wouldn’t have had no way off the planet.  Freyyr thinks the same thing, Revans skills are giving them the advantage.  The Jedi Master is using form three to block all the blaster fire before he uses his heavy strikes to cut down the Sith troopers.  He uses his experience to command the army of Wookies to strategize against the enemy. 

Above space, Scarus is seeing what is happening below.  He turns to his Admiral, “Admiral Shayman have the forces pull back immediately” 

Shayman looked confused since all three garrisons were closing in.  They would be able to crush the Wookies.  Scarus just stared at him with a face of patience, waiting for Gara to answer.  Shayman sighed, “Yes my lord” 

“I sense Revan is down there.  I am going to confront him.  Have a shuttle prepared for me immediately” Scarus said walking out the door.

 While battling through the crowd, Revan is fighting fiercely.  He uses the force to throw a group of troopers back before he pulls down the pile of rubble at them.  He turns to Freyyr who finishes squeezing the life out of the trooper before letting go, then using his bowcaster to hit another in the face before launching a huge explosion that sends a group back.  He caught up to Revan who looked ahead, ready to face the large force ahead, knowing that it would be a tough one to win.  Wookies around them were ready, but to their surprise the garrison of troops fled.  They all looked at each other in confusion.  Revan looked up to sense that there was a dark presence above, tresending down the surface.  He turned to the Wookies that are gathered before speaking to their Chieftain, “I sense a dark presence is coming, bring your men indoors, and stay back” 

Freyyr nodded his head before giving a bike to the Jedi Master as a form of transportation.  Revan rode the bike past the waters of the beach, as he followed where the force was taking him.  He knows this is a trap, but Revan doesn’t care.  He had a plan to defeat this Sith in combat, and hoped that it would fracture the remnants permanently.  He considered it as he continued riding his bike, ending at the beach.  Stepping out, he slowly walks up the hill where there is an empty space.  A dark presence stood in front of his shuttle, guards were surrounding him,as they prepared to fire at the Jedi, but the Sith raised his arm, telling them to lower their weapons.  Turning around, he removes his hood to reveal his tattooed face.  The only thing that is not covered by it is his crimson eyes, as Revan stared into it, “You must be Lord Revan.  I hardly recognized you without your mask”

Revan tired his head, giving a scowl, as the two circle each other..

“Do I know you?” Revan asked.

“Of course not.  I was one of Malak’s underlings, later his second apprentice after you were presumed dead.  I had planned to betray him, but you already beat me to hit.  I saw you escaping the Star Forge.  My apprentice was eager to face you, and your woman, but I told her to wait, so I could kill you myself” unclipping his cloak, the Sith igniting his lightsaber.  Revan ignited his own.  The two circled each other, blue vs red.  Both blades clashed.  Scarus delivered heavy strikes before Revan pushed him back with his strength.  The two raised their lightsabers in the air before clashing again.

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The Shadowlands were dark, and lonely,as the crew of the Ebon Hawk continued walking.  So far no one had come out to jump them.  Bastila was ahead of a group until she waved her hand as a sign to tell everyone to stop moving, which they did.  She stood frozen in one place, her mind was moving in circles.  Crowded with darkness, her mind clicked, “Revan” she whispered.  Everyone was confused, but when Canderous stepped forward, he accidentally stepped on a mine before everyone could react. They were on their knees, shocked by the electricity that came out of their minds.  Mission was the only one not affected, as Zaalbar pushed her away from it.  Before she could disarm it a blaster fire hit the ground as a warning sign.  Hanjin came out with a group of Sith troopers, Darth Rin, and Ievan who was already held at blasterpoint.  Canderous with his strength tried to get up, but ended up falling on the ground.

“Well, well, look who it is” Hanjin mocking the Mandalroian and Republic veteran, surprised to see them alive.

“I sensed you guys coming, so we laid this trap.” Rin turned her head to Hanjin, “Get the Rakatan to the last piece of the map” 

“I don’t take orders from you woman” he said in a snarl.  Rin just shot back a glare, “Do it, that is why we are paying you’” she turned her head again at the troopers, “Kill everyone, but the Jedi.  Lord Scarus has plans for her” everyone pointed their blasters at the screw of the Ebon Hawk.  Mission quickly took her blaster, but Rin used the force to hold her in the air.  Gasping for air, Mission had struggled to breath, but not before dropping a grenade in front of the generator keeping the group in one place, causing it to explode.  Hanjin quickly took Ievan, and ran off.  Everyone who was shocked by the generator got out of it.  Canderous tackled Hanjin, causing Ievan to run.  Bastila cut through two troopers, while Carth took care of the other ones.  Rin ignited her lightsaber, aiming it at Carth, but Bastila blocked it.  Canderous was looking forward to his rematch against the Weequay that injured him on Telos.  Still feeling pain on his arm, Hanjin took the advantage, and knocked down Canderous, ready to end him, but Zaalbar tossed him back, then started punching him in the face from left to right.   Everything went down so quickly that I did not notice that Ievan vanished.  Carth noticed this, following where he thinks the Rakatan scientist ran too.  

Bastila, and the Sith apprentice were dueling fast.  The Jedi Master’s experience was used to push back Rin, as she was drawing upon the darkside.  The two went into a lightsaber lock, “I could sense the conflict in you.  I could sense your emotions, you don’t have to do this.  The Jedi will show mercy” 

Rin spat back at this, “So you could control me?  The Jedi only brought calamity after calamity.  Malak’s way was the only way, and you Jedi killed him.  Scarus will bring a new order to the galaxy with me by his side” she then used the force to push Bastila back.  Rin then lunged at the Jedi, but the Master of the order blocked it with one of her blades before standing back up.

Ievan ran, and a trooper caught up to him, tackling him to the ground, “The plans” he said underneath his helmet” 

Ievan held his arms out, “Don’t worry I found it” the trooper lowered his blaster, letting the scientist remove the fake grass, showing a crystal in his hand.  Before the trooper could say anything, he was shot down by Carth.  Joining him was Mission, who was also by his side.  He lowered his blaster to talk to the Rakatan, “Ievan its okay, we will allow help get you off the planet, you just need to come with us”

Ievan thinks about it for a moment.  If he goes with the Republic then he would be safe, but then he thinks about his people that are being held hostage by the Sith.  If he joined them, then they would die.  Ievan slowly walked to the dead trooper, picking up the blaster from the corpse.  He aimed it at the two, who immediately went on the defensive, “I am sorry Carth” he fired the blaster, but Mission jumped in front of him taking the blow.  Carth immediately turned his attention towards his friend.  Mission was still alive, but the shot hit the other side of her chest, leaving her in critical condition.  Ievan is horrified with this action, he looks down in shame, but uses this opportunity to drop his blaster, and run.

On the other side of the Shadowlands the battle is still going on.  Bastila, and Rin continue dueling.  The Jedi Master uses both of her blades blocking the Sith’s attacks.  She then hits her in the face.  Darth Rin is not able to stand a chance, but she uses her hate to fight back, which makes Bastila step back an inch, but steps forward stopping the crimson blade from striking her head.  The Jedi Master then goes on the offensive, making Rin lose balance.

Hanjin is going up against Canderous,and Zaalbar, who use their brute strength to overpower him.  First its blaster fire, then it was hand to hand combat.  Zaalbar put his hands on Weequay's neck, but he headbutted him.  Pulling a spare blaster, he is about to shoot the Wookie, but Canderous grabs that hand, keeping it in a wrist lock.  Hanjin tried to shoot, but the blaster fire kept going in the air.  Canderous kicks him, then takes the blaster, pointing it at the bounty hunter.  Hanjin smirked in his arrogance, “You wouldn’t dare” 

Canderous lowers the blaster, “You are right that's not honorable, but I am a Mandalorian”
Hanjin quickly pulls a knife and tries to stick it in his foe's chest, but Canderous already shoots him, leaving the bounty hunter dead on the ground.  Darth Rin sees this and realizes she is outnumbered three to one.  Bastila stares into her eyes, “You can give up, its not too late” offering a hand in truce, but that is interrupted with Ievan running.  The three who are fighting against the Sith are confused, wondering what happened to Carth, and Mission, but Rin uses this opportunity to launch a huge wave of force lightning at them, sending each one back.  Meets up with Ievan, and runs into the bushes next to them.  The three get up, and see that the enemy is gone.  Canderous wanted to go after them, but Bastila suggested they find their friends first to make sure they are alright.

On the surface world of the planet, both Scarus, and Revan continued dueling.  Each blow becomes more powerful.  Scarus had both his blades activated during their fight.  Revan had the advantage with his heavy aggression.  The Sith Master jumped up in the air, as he put more power into his attacks.  He then uses the force to throw a rock at him, which Revan throws out of the way with the force before going into lightsaber combat again.  Scarus tries to use the blade of the lower part of the lightsaber to slash through Revan’s stomach, but dodges this.  He then delivers a heavy strike that cuts the Sith Master’s lightsaber in half.  Revan stares at Scarus, ready to finish him off, but Scarus waves his hands at the troopers, firing their blasters at the Jedi Master.  Revan blocks them before pulling both of the Sith troopers into the water.  While his back is turned, Scarus uses this opportunity to shock Revan with force lightning.  Launching a wave of electricity, Revan gets down to his knees, as he screams in pain.  Scarus levitiates him in the air while this is happening, and proceeds to throw him on the ground.  Revan slowly gets up, but is shocked again.  He tried to reach for his lightsaber, but Scarus retracted it back to his free hand.  Revan then tried to stand up to block the attack with his hands, but he was too weak, he eventually fell on the flower again, continuing to scream until he fell into unconsciousness.  Scarus walks over to the Jedi Masters body, he senses he is alive, which causes him to order one of his guards that were still present to take his body with them on their way back to space.  Once Scarus sat in the cockpit, he had received a transmission, “Scarus here, speak?”
“Master this is Rin, I was able to escape with the Rakatan.  We have the plans with us” Rin had said through her comlink.

“What about Shan?” the Sith Master asked.

Reluctant, but Rin just said, “We got overwhelmed, I wasn’t able to capture her.  The elevator was destroyed, so we jumped in a river that took us back to the surface.  There wasn’t any time to go back” 

Scarus cut her off before she could continue, “Very well we will discuss more about this after we leave this planet.  Sent us your coordinates, and I will have a transporter for you” 

“Yes Master” the communication ended.

Scarus sat back in his seat, being pleased with himself.  Although he wasn’t able to get Shan, he was able to get Revan.  With the plans in his grasp, the Sith Master will be able to finish what Malak started.

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In the Shadowlands, the crew of the Ebon Hawk found themselves in ruin.  Zaalbar was carrying Mission, as he mourned her pain.  Carth said she is alive, but is in need of medical attention.  They were trapped with no way out.  Zaalabr suggested there was a rumor that there was another way out.  They headed there, but only to find it was sealed off.  The Wookie roars in anger, and panics.  Mission was injured, and they were trapped.  Worst of all, they didn’t know what was happening on the surface.  For all they know, everyone could be dead.  Zaalbar put Mission on the floor, and tried to dig out the boulders with Canderous helping him, but there were too many in the way.  While they were still trying, Bastila stood on a set of grass to meditate to try and feel Revan’s presence, but to no avail.  She had hoped nothing had happened to him.  The group felt trap.  All seemed lost until more boulders were leaving the cave.  At first everyone thought it was Zaalbar, ann Canderous getting progress done, but they soon realized someone was removing it from the other side.  They stood back to see who it was, everyone got in a defensive stance, not knowing who it was while Carth stood defending Missions body.  Everyone lowered their weapons when they saw a group of Wookies removing the boulders, they motioned everyone to follow them, which they did.

Freyyr was waiting on the other side while everyone else came out.  First thing Zaalbar did was tell his father that Mission needed help, she was dying.  Freyyr had two of his men lay the Twi’lek body on a stretcher, as they took her away.  Bastila was the next one to step forward, “Where is Revan?” with a concerned look on her face. 

Freyyr spoke in his native language, “A dark presence came to the planet.  Revan went to confront him.  He hasn’t been seen or heard from since, but he saved our village from being destroyed”

“How long ago?” Bastila asked, getting more concerned.

“An hour ago.  We went over to assist, but there was nothing.  The ships above the planet had vanished, that is when we went to look for you”

“You are saying he is not on the planet?” Carth cutting in.

Freyyr shook his head, “No I am afraid not.  Come on, let's get back home.  We can talk then” 

On Rwookrrorro everyone had gone to Freyyr home where they would regroup.  Mission was in the other room recovering with Zaalbar by her side, not wanting to leave.  Doctors told him she would be fine.  Freyyr had sent more men to help T3 repair the Ebon Hawk with Carth going with them to help, and contacting the Republic to tell them what had happened.  Bastila looked out in the window seeing the other Wookies help each other out to recover from the battle.

“Revan has saved many families today.  Its because of him we had more time to drive the Sith back to where they came from.  He is a hero” Freyyr told her and Canderous.

Canderous went up to Bastila, “Are you able to use the force to find his location?”
“You mean to sense him through the force?” Bastila asked, raising an eyebrow.

“You know what I mean” 

Bastila shook her head, “No I can’t feel his presence here, but I sense he is alive.  He must have been taken by the enemy”

“Then we will have to take him back” Canderous assured her with a smile.

On board Scarus’s flagship, Revan was in a prison cell.  His arms, and legs were trapped, so he wouldn’t escape.  The Sith Master had ordered the guards outside, fearing that he would do something to escape.  Revan had tried to reach Bastila through the force, but the aura around him stopped him from doing that.  He had his eyes closed to think, but opened them when a squad of troopers came for him.

“I assume this means I am free to go?” Revan tried to troll them, hoping it would get a reaction out of them, but instead they let him go.  His arms were still trapped, and everyone else had their blasters pointed at him.  They pushed him upfront as he was being escorted out.  They had made it to an empty room.  Revan was surprised, everyone in the tubes were Rakatans.  He was pushed ahead, but then he heard a voice.  He looked to the other room, and saw it was Scarus telling them not to worry, and that he isn’t a threat.  The Sith Master stood with his apprentice, and a Rakatan by the window.

“Welcome Revan” 

“What is this Scarus?” Revan demanded, wanting to know what the bodies were doing in the room. 

“I had brought you here to gain witness to our new weapon.  Behold the Eradicator” 

Revan scoffed a laugh, “Ours?  If you think you brought me here to turn back to the darkside you are wrong.  I have overcame that long ago”

Scarus gave him a smirk, “Oh no that was never the plan.  I mean your weapon”

“Mine?” Revan said, confused. 

“You are correct Revan.  You sent Malak down to the planet on Rakata Prime when we first arrived.  You had them build the weapon.  This was your project, I just inherated this after you killed my Master”

“You are lying” Revan said bitterly.  He looks down at the ground knowing the Sith speaks some truth.  Scarus walked forward, pressing his hand on the side of Revans head, “You will remember”

Suddenly the screams Revan had would flash forward in time.  Found himself on a beach, similar to the one he was on a year ago.  

“Ready Master?” a sound of a mechanical voice spoke next to him.

Revan immediately stepped back.  That sound came from his childhood friend, and Sith apprentice, Malak.  He then looked at himself.  The redeemed was back in his Sith attire.  He even found himself breathing through a mask.  Malak looked at him in a concerned manner, “Are you alright Master?  I sense tension building up in you”

There was so much Revan wanted to say.  He missed his friend.  He wanted to save him, but ended up killing him.  Revan knew it was a vision from the past, he couldn’t change Malak's mind even if he wanted to.

“Come Master, the hut is just in front of us” 

Revan looked ahead and saw a tribe in front of them.  The species staring at them were Rakatans.  Revan followed Malak as they went inside, greeted by elders.  Next to them was a scientist similar to the one he met aboard the Star destroyer he was on.  

“Welcome again Darth Revan, Darth Malak.  How may we owe this pleasure?” 

“As you know we have come for your super weapon.  We have the Star Forge, now we want the Eradicator” Malak spoke through his metalicle mouth.

“How do you know about that?” One of the elders asked.  

While this was all happening, Revan looked at the scientists that were with the Rakatan elders.  He had a crystal around his neck.  He looked up to listen to the conversation as Malak began to speak, “We looked through your archives.  We know it’s a project you shut down.  We wish for you to open it back up” 

A red light from the top of the lightsaber hilt activated.  Revan wanted to interfere, but knew it was a vision from the past.  Guards tried to surround them to protect their leaders, but the old Rakatan at the top waved his hand as a means for them to stop, “Very well.  We would gladly give you the project.  It’s going to take years though since the weapon was torn down”

Malak deactivated his lightsaber, “My Master and I Suggest you hurry up then.  We will be back for it.  When we do I expect it to be ready”

Revan's mind got brought back to the present day.  He could feel his body move.  He looked at the Rakatan scientist before feeling shame.

“Now you see the truth?” Scared looked at him with a smirk. 

“I do which means I'm going to stop you” 

The Sith Lord laughed, “It’s already too late Lord Revan.  The weapon is already made.  We just need to put the crystal out friend has in” he looked at Ievan who was just standing there awkwardly.

Revan turned to face him, “ You don’t have to do this”

Scarus cut him off, “Oh he does.  If he doesn’t then this will happen”. 

Sound of a lightsaber was being activated.  Darth rain was ordered to cut through the first line of tubes that the Rakatans were in despite Ievans pleading to stop.  All twelve of the first row were dead, much to the scientists' horror.  He fell on the floor in shock.

“You did this to yourself when you allowed the Jedi to find us.  You want to save the rest of the people then you will do what I say.  Put the crystal into the machine and target the planet in front of us” Scarus ordered him to stand up, which the Rakatan did.  Ievan looked at Revan in an apologetic look before he put the crystal into the machine.  The machine went down targeting a planet.  The eradicator opened fire, sending the beam down to the planet, causing it to blow up.

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Bastila immediately stood up from her meditation that she’s been working on for hours.  She heard the cries and screams across the galaxy.  Canderous saw the look on Bastila's face, “ what’s wrong?”

She turned to him in sadness, “I sensed the destruction of a civilization.  Thousands if not millions of people are gone”

Bastila left with Canderous to go down to the jungle where the Ebon Hawk was being repaired.  Carth was already down there making sure progress was being done at the same time as coordinating with the Chancellor.  The two got off their speeder before walking through the trees of the forest.  The Hawk was doing a lot better then when they left it.  The Wookies sent by Freyyr were doing a good job.  Each of them were able to make the repairs on the damaged ship.  T3 stopped what he was doing, and ran straight to Bastila.  She sat down touching her astromech friend's head while asking where Carth was.  He pointed towards the ship, which she, and Canderous went into.  

Carth was already in the control room when he turned around to greet his friends.  On screen was Chancellor Cressa, and GrandMaster Vandar, and another with blond short hair, middle aged, wearing a Republic navel uniform.  She was confused, as she could sense a disturbance between the four.  

“Bastila, I was just about to ask for you guys to come in” Carth said, not being able to look her in the eyes

Bastila was confused, “Why?” 

Vandar spoke in, “Master Shan, you sensed a disturbance in the force didn’t you”

She shook her head, “I have Master, I have felt the deaths of millions across the galaxy.  Hadn’t felt that since end of the Mandalorian Wars”

Chancellor Cressa cut in, “General Onasi has informed the status of your mission.  Is it true Raven was taken?” 

Bastila shook her head, “Indeed, I could feel that he is alive, but I don’t know where the Sith have taken him or why?” 

“We had received reports of the planet Htrea.  We suspect the enemy used the weapon.  We were told that the Rakatan shot one of your own?” Cressa turned to Carth, then at Bastila.

“Master Shan wasn’t there.  Ievan told me he was sorry.  The Sith must be holding something against him.  I wish to find out what” Carth said, still wanting to pursue the mission. 

 Chancellor Cressa already shook his head, “I am sorry, but I am pulling the mission.  Once the ship is ready head back to Coruscant”

Bastila, and Carth were surprised, “Why?”
“Because its getting too dangerous.  You already have one of your own injuries.  Revans have been captured.  We don’t know what's going to happen to him, but we need to come together so that there might be war.  For all we know Revan might have already joined the enemy”

Bastila snapped, she couldn’t stand to hearing the Chancellor speak of the ill will spoken about her lover, “That is ridiculous.  Revan would never turn.  He isn’t who he was at the end of the Mandalorian War”

“You don’t know that.  Sith has their way of persuasion, as you of all people know” the man in the navel uniform said.

Bastila just looked at him, “I’m sorry, who are you?”

“Oh I almost forgot, Bastila, Canderous, this is Willis Tarkin.  He is the Commander in Chief of the Republic Navel Military” Carth introducing the two.

Bastila didn’t take her eyes off him when she continued speaking, “Perhaps, but we don’t know what happened to him, or why the Sith have him.  This weapon is dangerous”  

“Which is why we need to find it, and destroy it” Carth spoke before Bastila could say anything more. 

“Do you have leads?” Tarkin asked them both.  They shook their heads in response, “Exactly.  Return immediately.  I suspect the Sith will turn their intentions towards Coruscant.  We need to prepare”

Before anyone could say anything back Vandar cut in, “They should go” everyone turned their eyes on the Grand Master, “If the Sith are coming to Coruscant, the homeworld of the Republic we need to stop it”

“What if the Sith capture Master Shan?  They could use her again to make their fleet invincible” Tarkin continued, arguing back.

“I promise you Chancellor that I will not turn to the darkside.  The bond me, and Revan share could lead me to where he”

“Still we can’t trust that.  Commander Tarkin is right, it's too risky” Cressa siding with the Commander in Chief.

Before Bastila could argue back Vandar spoke, “Master Shan is one of the best the order has.  Control of her judgment she will have, that I believe” 

Cressa sighed, “Very well your status makes you capable of this mission.  We don’t know what their next move is, but just destroy the weapon.  If Revan has turned then you must eliminate him.  Can you do that?” 

Bastila’s eyes twitched, she didn’t want to answer that.  Part of her wanted to counter that statement, but instead the Jedi Master just took a deep breath, “I can” 

“Good.  We are counting on you two” 

The holograms of Chancellor Cressa, and Vandar disappeared.  Carth looked at Bastila, and Canderous, waiting for them to say something.

“What's that guy's problem?” Canderous asking Carth, referring to the one he just met.

“Tarkin is a hardass.  I fought with him multiple times during the Civil War.  He had received his promotion not too long ago I think.  Like I said great tactician, lack of personality” Carth telling the two,“The ship is almost ready.  We will leave when the Wookies are done” Bastila didn’t respond.  She just stood still frozen in place.  Carth pulled her so she could face him, “We will get Revan back, I promise” 

“I know we will.  I will be in the forest meditating, find me when its over” before he could say anything Bastila left the room wondering what could happen next.  She didn’t want to believe Revan would turn again.  The Chancellor knew they were tied close together.  None of the Jedi approved of their relationship.  They all feared what would happen if either of them died.  Now she gets to prove them wrong.  Although Bastila was filled with complicated emotions she would do her duty even if it meant she would have to put down someone she loved.

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Revan was in shock at what he saw.  A super weapon smaller than a star destroyer just annihilated a world filled with people.  Jaddis homeworld of those that worshipped the natural force had died along with its people.  Ievan stepped out of the seat in shame.  Scarus looked at the Rakatan, “You had done well.  I look forward to using it against my enemies.  We just need to motif it, and no one will stop us”

He turned his head towards Revan, who was angry for the people that died.  All he could see was Scarus’s smile, and Rin’s grin.  The Sith turned to the Jedi, and mocked, “Remember you were a part of this.  Don’t worry soon we will have Bastila with us, and you two will be reunited.  Realizing what he was referring to was enough to cause Revan to shake the room in rage.  Everyone there could feel it.  Troopers aim their blasters, but despite having his hands cuffed, Revan uses the force to push them away.  Scarus used force lightning on him.  Revan dropped to one knee, and was withstanding the blast.  Rin had joined her Master, and shot a fury of force lightning at him.  Revan then fell on his other knee.  He tried to stand, but the combined forces of both Siths was enough to overwhelm him, causing the Jedi Master to pass out.

Security came in to assist, but Scarus put a hand up, motioning them to take the prisoner away.  Ievan just stood there, not knowing what to do.  He then noticed a crack on one of the tubes that his people are in, but before he could think anymore of his, Scarus took his attention way, “Don’t think that this is over.  This is only a proto type.  I want you to modify it stronger”

Ievan with no choice agreed, “Yes Lord Scarus” bowing his head  in shame before he was taken.

Revan stood in his cell again with his body once again trapped.  He was having his eyes closed until he heard the door next to him open.  He didn’t have to turn his head to know it was Ievan.  The Rakatan looked at him, and turned his head away.  Revan didn’t even look at him when he began talking to him, “I could still feel the force despite being locked up in here.  I could feel emotions.  It wasn’t your fault” 

Ievan looked at him through the small window, “You are right.  You, and your apprentice are the ones that came to our planet.  What happened today was your fault” he waited for a response, but Revan didn’t react.

“You are right, but I am not that person anymore.  I don’t know how I’m going to get out of this, but I know you still have a chance”

“How?  The Sith has my people.  Once I step out of line they will all die”

“Then stall them.  They need you, as long as you are alive you can delay the project”

Ievan scoffed at this, thinking it was impossible, “How do you think I should do that?” 

“I don’t know, but you are a scientist.  You can figure it out”

Before any more words can be exchanged a door opens.  Darth Rin came to Revans cell.  Revan tried to humer her by saying something clever, “Round 2 I assume?” he smirked before getting slapped in the face, then a punch in the gut.  Troopers came to take Ievan away, who just looked at Revan before his door closed.

Revan turned his attention towards Rin, who stayed silent before speaking, “Do you know why you are alive traitor?”

“Remind me of my failure as a Sith?” 

Rin shook her head, “My Master plans to turn his attention to Coruscant.  Once there, we will destroy the home of the Republic, and the Jedi Order”

“You realize it will be war if that happens?”

“And the Republic will cower in fear.  In time we will conquer more worlds that will side with us.  If the Republic, or the Jedi rally against us before that happens we won’t have the resources to stand a chance, which is why my Master has a plan to keep his fleet invincible.  You know what that is”

Revans eyes opened, as he whispered, “Bastila” 

“You are correct, we plan to bring your woman here.  We will use the special ability to power the fleet, and in time we will bring fear back into the galaxy.  No one will be able to stop us”

“Except for one problem, I am not going to reach out to her through the force.  Torture me as much as you want, but I am not going to go along with you plan.  You will have to kill me”

“Trust me I am not worried” Darth Rin begins to turn on the power in the cage Revan is being held in with her remote, causing Revan to scream in pain.  At first he is resisting, having to overcome the ability to fall to torture, but Rin turns up the volume further, making it worse for him.  The screams of the Jedi Master could be heard across the halls of the star destroyer.  More importantly through the force, as Bastila, still on Kashyyyk was still meditating.  Trying to reach out to Revan through the force, but all she heard was screams of pain.  This was enough to get her to fall out of her meditation stance.  She stood back up screaming Revans name. Carth who was doing last minute repairs with the Wookies heard this, causing him to go next door, “Bastila what is it?” 

She turned to him with worry in her eyes, “Its Revan, I found him” 

“Great, is he okay?” 

Bastila shook her head, “I am afraid he is in danger” 

“Well lucky for us the hawk is finished repairing.  Mission is still hurt, so its going to just be me, you, T3, and Canderous.  Zaalbar will most likely stay here with her” Bastila nodded her head to this, as Carth put his arm on her shoulder, “We will rescue him, I promise” 

“Of course I know that.  I have a plan, but I am going to need you on board with it”

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On the Wookiee homeworld, the crew of the Ebon Hawk finished boarding what they needed.  Zaalbar, who had finally left Mission’s bed side, had gone out to say goodbye to his friends, embracing them.  Carth looked at Zaalbar embracing Bastila, who he wasn’t thrilled with at all with her plan, but he had turned his attention to Freyyr who had also come to say goodbye to his allies, thanking them for their help.  The group departed in the air, as the Wookies all waved goodbye, wishing them luck on their travels.  The hawk grows further from the ground, as they reach space.  Carth was in the pilot area with Canderous as his copilot.  After entering hyperspace, he stood up from his seat without a word, letting T3 take control of the ship, as he left the area with Canderous following.

Bastila was in the training room on her knees in a meditation stance when Carth, and Canderous entered the room.  She had sensed them coming, so she stood up to greet them, but the look on mainly Carths face said otherwise.  He said, “I am going to be honest, this is a bad idea.  Its more of the opposite of what we want” 

 Canderous was confused at what he was referring to, but let the two continue it out with Bastila speaking, “This will rescue Revan, and get us a step closer to stopping the Sith” 

“It will get us killed, and you captured” Carth pointed out.

Canderous cut in knowing what this was about, “Hold on, wait a minute, you plan to turn yourself over to the Sith?!” 

“To save Revan, but I have the situation under control.  The moment she lets him go we will get the drop on them” Bastila tried to defend her plan.

Canderous folded his arms, “You know that won’t work.  The moment they see something is wrong, then they will not only kill Revan, but us, as well, we need another plan”

“Well we don’t have a choice!” that is when the Jedi Master found herself yelling, both men raised an eyebrow.  This caused her to feel foolish, “I am sorry, I didn’t know what came of me”

Carth let out a sigh, “Its alright Bastila, but we need an actual plan.  We can’t just fight our way through this”

“I know.  I also know the Sith Lord during my short turn to the Darkside.  He isn’t going to turn Revan to the darkside.  He knows Revan is a threat to him, which is why no matter what he will kill you guys.  He wants to use my battle meditation to make his fleet unstoppable.  Once he takes away everything Revan and I hold dear, he will kill him”

“I know” Bastila looked at Carth in confusion, as he showed her a data pad, “I know its about battle meditation.  After you left Chancellor Cressa sent me a message.  He wants me to kill you if you fall into the wrong hands, you or Revan.  I’m sorry I didn’t tell you before, but I didn’t want your feelings to get in the way”

Bastila looked down for a moment in feeling betrayal.  She felt after all this time that the Republic, as well as the Jedi, didn't trust her.  She looked up at Carth, “What will you do?”

“Nothing, I would never betray my friends, not after everything we have been through” Carth throws the pad on the floor before crushing it.  He then looks at the two, “We need a better plan though”

“I know.  Darth Scarus likely is going to set a trap, which is why I know how we can beat him” 

“Alright if you know what you are doing I am with you” Carth said.

“As am I” Canderous stated, backing the two, with both of them looking at Bastila to see what the plan was going to be.

Revan had his eyes closed, he was in deep meditation in his cell.  Bastila sat down on the ground of her room to tap into the bond they had in order to reach him through the force. 

“Revan?  Can you hear my love?  Revan?” she kept saying.

Revan tried to resist, he tried to shake his head, telling Bastila no, begging her not to do this.  She would tap deeper, and deeper into the force.  Getting a glimpse of Revan, and where he is, finding herself in the same room as he is.  This has shocked Bastila, not having to do this before.  Revan looks at her in the eyes, shocked.  The two had not tapped into their bond since they discovered it.  The two were shocked, realizing their bond had grown.  He immensely tells her to stop before she could say anything.  He tells her once again its a trap.  Bastila didn’t care, she had put a hand on his face, feeling the pain he was in.  She finds his memories, learning that he is still in space, not sure where.  Shan realized she could follow him through their force connection. 

Before any words could be exchanged, they found themselves separated once again with Revan still being a prisoner, and Bastila found herself on the Ebon Hawk. 

 Carth, and Canderous were standing behind her, “Did you do it?” Onasi asked.

“I can find Revan.  Are you sure you guys want to do this?” she asked. 

Canderous spoke, “Of course Revan is our friend.  Who cares what the Chancellor says, we are with you”

The two looked at Carth, who smiled, “Alright I will get us to hyper space right away”

Outside Revans cell, Rin was in the control room listening to the footage the whole time.  She is learning that his friends are coming for him, giving her a smirk before leaving the room that she was in.

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Scarus found himself strapped to the force field.  His arms and legs trapped, as he began to yell in pain.  Needles were piercing his body, creating black markings all over his body.  At first it hit his back with the arms being already done before.  His chest was also already filled with the markings.  Markings of the Sith. 

 Darth Malak came into the room, doing nothing, but watching, as his apprentice slowly screamed in agony.  He said nothing, but instead had  his arms folded.  He waited for his apprentice to look at him before speaking through his metalicale jaw, “You did this to yourself.  Once again you have let Darth Bandon get the better of you, a second time.  You will never be a true Sith at this rate.  You must dive deeper into your hate.  I gave you these tattoos to know pain.  You lost the first time so I had to have the droids dig into your back, then it was the arms, and now its your chest.  This pain is supposed to make you stronger.  Perhaps next time you will do better, or you will eventually die” the Master of the Sith said coldly, digging into the ears of his apprentice.

“More”

Malak turned around at his apprentice.

“More.  I want to feel pain.  I want to embrace the darkside” 

Malak, intrigued by this, had motioned his droids to continue working on his apprentice.  This time it was screams of pleasure.

Scarus opened his eyes, acknowledging the apprentice behind him, “What is it Rin?” he said in a hint of angier.

“We have monitored Revan like you asked.  Looks like he is communicating with Shan.  I could hear his voice speaking.  What shall we do?” 

A smirk appeared on the Sith Masters face, “Allow them to come.  Bastila will be expecting us.  When she comes for Revan, then we will spring the trap” he turned his head to Ievan, who was working on the weapon, “Any problems Rakatan?  I see you staring at me, what can I do for you?” he asked sternly, as Ievan was there the whole time of their travels working on the weapon.

“Nothing, the weapon is almost ready.  Just motifing some components”

Before the Sith Master could respond, Admiral Galak Shayman came in, “My lord, the rest of the fleet has arrived, what should we do?” 

“Revan’s companions are coming for him.  I wish to lay a trap for them here.  When we are done with them, then we will go to Coruscant” Scarus turned his head towards Ievan, “You may take your leave Rakatan, I trust you can get back to your cell on your own?”

Ievan looked, and didn’t say anything, “Yes Lord Scarus” he bowed before leaving.

“Master, I don't trust this scientist  I sense treachery” 

“As do I, don’t worry we will kill him once we get the weapon ready” Scarus turns his head towards the guards by the door, motioning them to follow the scientist.  He stood up looking at the window, surrounded by star destroyers, all there for his name.  Scarus gave out a smirk before looking at Shayman again, “Admiral, have the Eradicator transported to Fist’s Revenge.  I don’t want it getting in the way once Revan’s friends come”

Ievan was walking in the halls contemplating everything that had occurred recently.  He was still bothered by shooting one of Carth’s friends.  Someone who risked everything to help him.  He didn’t want to sit back, but he didn’t want to lose his people either.  This conflicts with the Rakatan, but he didn’t want any more blood on his hands.

 Instead of going to his cell, he walks past it, approaching the two guards by the door.  They asked him to go back inside on his own.  The Rakatan didn’t answer, causing the two troopers to be hostile.  Behind his back was a stunner, which he used on one of the troopers, shocking him.  The other trooper tried to aim the blaster at him, but Ievan used the body he was stunned by as a shield.  It then fell on top of him.  Ievan quickly unlocked the door that was holding Revan, running to the controls, he blasts the controls, causing the Jedi to land on his feet.  First thing he does is launch a force blast against the two guards that were behind Ievan, knocking them against the wall. 

 He stood up, looking at the Rakatan in the eyes, “Why now?” Revan asked confusedly.  

“I don’t want any more blood on my hands.  Darth Scarus has laid a trap for you.  Your friends are on their way here” 

Revan sighed, “I know.  I could see the cameras here, so what did you have in mind?” 

“I don’t know.  This place is already crawling with remnants of your Empire, and there is more in space,but we have to save my people, and destroy the weapon” Ievan pleaded.  Revan looked at him, and nodded his head.

Revan, and Ievan and walked out of the cell.  There were a group of troopers coming in their direction after hearing all the noise occurring.  Revan once again pulled the blasters away, and threw them back with the force.  He ran with the Rakatan following him.  

They made their way towards where the other Rakatans were being held.  Revan ran ahead before using the force to block the blaster fire coming from the turrets.  Behind them were more Sith troopers.  Ievan used the blaster he took and shot down the turrets that were firing at them.  Revan used the force to open the door before locking it. The two entered the room, causing the lights to turn on.  The Rakatans were still in the prison, as the Sith left them with the exceptions of the ones that Darth Rin destroyed.  Ievan went through the controls to free his people, but there was a passcode.  He tried to use his intelligence to figure out what it was.  The door was starting to open, eventually breaking through.  A death squad of ten surrounded them with ten more coming out from the shadows.  This caused the two to move their hands in the air for a way of surrendering.

The two are taken to the bridge where Scarus awaits them with his apprentice.  They turn around to look at Revan, then at Ievan, giving him a disgusted look, “I have to say Rakatan, I am disappointed in you, I expected better from you”
“My name is Ievan, and I don’t work for you anymore.  I will not work for you anymore” 

“What about your people?  You do want them to live don’t you?”

Ievan shook his head, “This isn’t what they want.  This is not how I want them to remember me, so I’d rather day” 

Revan smiled, impressed to see his comrade show resolve.  Scarus on the other hand had the opposite look.  He walked up close to Ievan, but instead of striking him, he placed a hand on his shoulder,”Good, glad to see you made up your choice.  I already have your weapon on a transport, ready to go to my other vessel.  I regret you won’t live to see the success of your legacy” before anyone could react, Scarus jammed his lightsaber hilt in Ievans chest, igniting his crimson light.  This caused the Rakatan to gasp in pain, taking his last breath.  

Revan yelled out before Rin kicked his leg, dropping him on his knees.  He watched helplessly as the Rakatan that went from being forced into building weapons of destruction to the one that stood up for himself died.  Ievans eyes looked at Revans before whispering something, “Promise me you will get my people to safety” 

Revan nodded his head, as Ievan closed his eyes, dying in peace.  Scarus turned his gaze from the dead Rakatan to the redeemed Jedi.  He levitates him with the force, “Now its your turn” 

“Kill me, and my friends will leave.  You won’t get the chance to use Bastila as your pawn” Revan trying to gasp for air.

“I disagree.  Your death will bring her to me” before Scarus could finish, Shayman called out to him, reading his scanners, “My lord, there is a vessel approaching the ship.  What should we do?”

Scarus smiled, dropping Revan down, “Let them come.  When I say so spring the trap” 

Revan used this opportunity to collect a force repulse that sent everyone else on the ground.  He used the force to retract his lightsaber from Rin back to his hands before cutting the cuffs that were placed there.  He looked, as people slowly tried to get up.  He then found himself blocking blaster fire.  Revan considered staying, he knew that he could take down the Sith, and end things here, but he remembered the promise he knew he had to rescue his friends.  Quickly, he ran out without anyone stopping him.

Scarus was enraged, shouting out loud, “Find Revan, and kill him.  Then find his companions, and bring Bastila to me, then kill them all!”

Bastila, Carth, and Canderous found themselves running through the halls, taking down any remnants that crossed their way.  Suddenly Bastila stopped though, as she stood silent.  

“What's going on Shan?” Carth asked, confused on why she stopped.  

“I sense Revan, he has escaped.  I don’t know where he is, but we need to find him” 

Suddenly troopers came out behind Bastila, as she ignited her blade, cutting them down.  Before anyone else could move a ray shield came between them.  Bastila turned around after finishing off the last of the troopers.  She flexed her blade against the shield, but wouldn’t break.  Carth also tried to hit it with his blaster, but nothing happened.

“Ray shields” Canderous stated.  He, and Carth looked at Bastila to see what she wanted to do.

“We will have to split up, and find Revan.  When we do we will meet up somewhere”

Carth reluctantly agree, “Alright it's not like we have much of a choice, just be careful this place is crawling with Sith remnants” 

“May the force be with you all” Bastila said before running.  Having worries of doubts on her face, sensing that something bad is about to happen.

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Revan found himself hiding through the halls, avoiding Sith troopers.  He hid from corner to corner, making sure he wasn't caught.  The halls were running with remnants of the Sith.  He walked into a security room, using the force to put the officers asleep before looking at the cameras.  He saw the Ebon Hawk was surrounded by troopers.  He saw his friends going their separate ways.  He whispered something to himself, glad to see his friends alive, but not thrilled that they are here.  Revan sat down to think, not sure what he should do.  He looked at the cameras each of them had Sith troopers walking around, looking for them.  He had to get to his friends, but he knew if he went blindly, then he would be overwhelmed, and either captured again or killed, as well as leading his friends into a trap.  Even if they all met up there was still no way out of the hangar with more troopers waiting for them.  That is when Revan saw an empty screen on the camera.  It was a room filled with Rakatans that were still in their tubes.  This reminded him of the promise he made to Ievan before he tragically died.  He worried that if he left them, then the Sith would kill them, which is why he had to rescue them no matter what, and that was a promise he was going to keep.  Grabbing the keys from the guards that he knocked out, Revan left the room slowly making his way through the halls.

While walking towards his destination, Revan ignited his sapphire blade, cutting through troopers that would spot him before they could get a chance to react.  If he didn’t use his lightsaber to defend himself, then he would use the force to pull the blasters away from them before he could launch a force blast that would knock them out.  One trooper was about to call for backup, but Revan used the force to pull his arm away from the communicator before the lightsaber jammed into his chest.  Seeing that there aren’t any troopers around yet, he decided to act quickly by going through the door he wanted to be in.

The room is exactly how Revan, and Ievan left it.  He walked around sensing the life that was flowing through them.  He kept hearing the words echo through his head.

“Promise me”

Revan snapped back to reality, knowing this was his doing.  By visiting the Rakatans home world with Malak, he condemned them to this fate.  A weapon was about to get out and destroy the Republic because of his action.  Revan snapped back into reality.  He walked over to the controls remembering that there had to be a password.  He used the key he stole to put it into the system, unlocking it.  The water drained, as the doors opened, letting each Rakatan go.  Revan slowly walked over to them, not sure what to say.  A young Rakatan just stared at him without saying a word.  Revan didn’t say anything either aside for just letting out a friendly hand.  The Rakatan stood up, with everyone else standing, “Thank you friend” 

This hit Revan more, they didn’t even recognize him, which was for the best. The one he helped up noticed a lightsaber hanging from his belt, “Are you a Jedi?”

Revans sad facial expression then turned into a serious face after being asked the question, “I am, do you remember what happened?”

“Very little, the Sith attacked our home, and captured us.  Kept us into those tubes.  What are we doing here?”

Revan just sighed, feeling more sadness for these people, “You were captured by Darth Scarus to be used as leverage, so a scientist could help him figure out a project.  Do you remember someone named Ievan?”

The Rakatan shook his head, “I do, we helped him escape.  Is he here?” 

Revan shook his head, “No he died, but I promised him that I would get you, and your people to safety.  Do you have a name?”

“Darret” the Rakatan said, wondering what his savior's name was, but Revan didn’t answer, not wanting to scare them away..

“We need to find my friends ,and get off this ship.  This ship is crawling with Sith troopers. Can you, and your people defend yourselves?”

Darret nodded his head, “You got us free, we will help you, so we can fight our way off this station” more Rakatans would follow him, as most of them were adult male, and females who wanted to fight back against the remnants of the Sith Empire.

Revan shook his head, and agreed.  The group of Rakatans led by Revan escaped the room they were once trapped in.  Quickly each one of them ran after the troopers that were walking in the halls.  They jumped them before any of them could react.  After that the Rakatans stole the blasters from their enemy, as they shot down any Sith trooper that they saw with Revan leading the charge against their enemy, as the Jedi wanted to find his friends, and get out of the flag ship as soon as they could.  Each of them continued to press forward with their attack, which overwhelmed the troopers 

Canderous, and Carth would find themselves alone.  They weren’t sure where Bastila or Revan was, but they kept scouring the ship for them.  The problem was it was hard to search for either of them with more Sith troopers coming their way.  Squads of troopers kept firing at them, as the two were pinned down trying to fight their way through the dozens.  They hid behind a wall, as they kept firing their weapons.  When they didn’t they would use the wall for a shield.  It got worse for them, as more legions of Sith troopers came to support the other.  The two were running out of ammo fast, and the troopers were closing in.  Carth would also look behind him to see that there is a wall, showing that the two soldiers are pinned.  He  looked at Canderous, and the two nodded, as an agreement to keep fighting.  Before either of them could move, they heard a lightsaber sound.  At first Carth, and Canderous thought it was Bastila coming to their rescue, but one they saw was a blue lightsaber.  Blaster fire was also heard from behind.  The two tried to look through the crowd of troopers.  It was Revan coming down with his army of Rakatans who all rebelled against their captors.  Canderous fought his way through with a toss, then a punch, after that he took the blaster from the dead trooper, as he continued to fire at the crowd with Carth following behind, taking the two small blasters on his sides out.  They eventually met Revan who was defending the Rakatnas behind him, as he delivered a strike against the last trooper that would be in his way.  The group was able to finish off the last of the enemy with little casualties. 

“Revan, you are free!” Carth said happy to see his friend alive.

Hearing this sparked something in the Darret, as he, and his people heard this name.  Revan looked at the crowd, and at Carth, noticing that Canderous was only at his side, which made him wonder where Bastila was, “Yeah, I am fine.  Ievan saved me”

“Ievan?  Where is he?” Carth asked curiously what had happened to the one he befriended, but Revan gave him a sympathetic look, “I’m sorry Carth, but he is dead, murdered by the Sith.  I escaped, and freed his people” 

Carth had mixed feelings about this.  He was upset that Ievan was trying to kill him, but now understands why he did it after realizing why he did it.  Before he could say anything he was cut off by Revan, “Where is everyone else?” 

Carth sighed, “Mission got hurt, but is fine.  She is on Kashyyyk.  Zaalbar is with her”

“I saw Bastila on the cameras in the security room.  What happened?” a voice of concern hit Revan.

“We were separated, I don’t know where she is”

Before either of them could continue, they were interrupted by Darret who didn’t seem happy, “You are Revan?  THE DARTH REVAN?” a hit of anger was in his voice.  Carth was confused, but Revan sighed knowing what happened to them was his fault.  He looked at the Rakatan in the eyes before speaking, “Yes I am, but I am no longer a Sith.  I can’t explain the whole story, but I am not that person anymore”

“Still you are the reason why we are in this mess.  The reason why our home was taken from us.  Why should we trust you” Darret said in a hint of anger.  Many of his people agreed with him.  One suggested they find their own way out.

Carth, and Canderous looked at Revan confusedly, not sure what they were talking about.  Revan once again had to confront his past, “You are right.  Each one of you has the right to be angry, but it doesn’t change our situation.  Ievan gave his life, so I could help you.  That is what I am going to do.  Hate me, but after we get off this ship.  You will never have to see me again?” 

He turned to Carth, “I saw the hanger through the screens.  There are legions of Sith troopers waiting for us”

“Alright T3 is still on the Ebon Hawk.  I can ask him to throw a distraction, and we can figure out something”

“Let us help” The three looked as Darret spoke, “Though we may have our differences, we still want to get off this ship.  Rakatan Prime is still around.  We would like to go back to rebuild” 

Carth looked at Revan, who nodded his head, “Alright you guys will have to follow Carth”

“Where are you going?” Carth asked.

“I am going to find Bastila, and destroy the Sith once in for all.  If you don’t see me by the time you get on the Hawk, then go”  He looked to Darret, and his people, “I am going to end this I promise”

“Revan we shouldn’t separate again” Carth suggested.

“I have to find Bastila, go, I will be fine” 

Knowing that he couldn’t persuade his friend otherwise, Carth conceded, “Alright go, good luck”

Revan looked at his friends, and the Rakatans who some were still upset with, but that didn’t bother him, as he ran off, hoping he wasn’t too late.

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Bastila had impaled a Sith trooper with her yellow blade.  Bodys were surrounding her.  Bodys that were dead.  The Jedi Master spent her time taking down troopers that were after her.  She quickly used her skills, as a Jedi, to take them out.  Deactivating her lightsaber, she sensed a dark presence nearby.  She walked towards it to find out what it was, taking caution.  Waiting on the next end of the hall was Darth Rin, who was sitting down in meditation.  She felt Shans presence, standing up, “Finally, I have been waiting” she removed her cloak
Bastila activated the double bladed lightsaber, “Where is your Master?”

“Not here.  Its just me, and you” Rin activated her crimson saber.  She recalled being bested by Bastila before, so she took caution.  

The two force users circled each other, staring each other in the eyes.  Rin delivered the first blow, but Bastila used her top blade to block the strike.  Rin then went down, which was blocked at the end of Bastila’s weapon.  Rin continued going on the offense, using her aggressive style to hit the Jedi with all she got.  She even went as far as to rip off a piece of the wall to throw.  Bastila cut it before quickly blocking a strike that would have reached her head.  She then kicked Rins side, and used the force to push her back.  The Sith apprentice quickly stood up before locking blades.  They then circled each other before taking a step back.  Rin launched a wave of force lightning as a distraction.  She wasn’t trying to aim for the kill, but wanted to cripple Shan enough where she can’t fight anymore.  Bastila blocked the strike that was aiming for her legs.  She swung her saber at Rin, who dodged.  Suddenly with some magic, a knife appeared into Rins hand.  She clutches before plunging it into her opponent's back.  This caused Bastila to fall to her knees in pain.  Rin twisted it, causing Shan to groan in pain.  She quickly swung her blade at it causing Darth Rin to drop the knife and block the strike, but picked up her lightsaber by moving it up.  Bastila fell for a minute, removing the knife.  She breathes heaving, as she looks at the orange eyes of the Siths.  Rin looks at her like she is pathetic.

“You don’t have to do this” Bastila said, as she tried to get up.  

Rin used the force to lift Bastila up before throwing her against the wall, keeping her in place, “You are right, but I want to.  You see, I was taken from my home at a young age.  I never knew the comfort of life, but unlike you Jedi we Sith didn’t blindly follow the ways of an useless religion.  We were taught to think for ourselves.  It was a challenge, but I would overcome it, serving my Master.  He wants to use you as a weapon against the Republic, but I think you are dangerous.  Like before you will cause the fall of the Sith Empire.  Even though I promised my Master that I wouldn’t kill you, I changed my mind”

Rin was about to plunge her lightsaber into Bastila's chest, but the Jedi Master used the force to bring her lightsaber back to her.  Rin let go, getting out of the way, but Bastila grabbed it.  Swinging around, she had her blade meet the side of Rins.

The Sith apprentice was in shock, as she went on her knees.  She struggled to get up.  Slowly Rin could see nothing, but stars, as she was falling in and out of consciousness.  She landed on her knee again, but this time she fell on her back.

With a Sad look on her face, Bastila bent down to look her in the eyes.  It was easy to just let her die, but looking at the Sith reminded her of when she was under the influence of Malak.  Gently she placed her hand on to Rins wound.  Chanling the force, she was surprised to find herself healing her foe.  Eventually it was like the lightsaber wound was never there.  Bastila fell back, as she was tired out.  

Rin stood up, looking at the lightsaber wound then at Bastila, “Why did you do that?” she asked confusedly. 

Bastila gave a weak smile, “I guess I saw some of me in you” she said to her foe as she passed out from exhaustion.  Rin didn’t know what to do.  She was tasked in capturing Bastila.  Then she tried to kill her, and now Bastila saved her life.  For the first time Rin feels conflicted.  Before she could do anything, she felt her Master's presence behind her.

“Good you did it.  I’m impressed, never actually thought you would be able to best a Jedi Master like Bastila Shan” 

Rin stays silent for a minute.  She didn’t respond to her Master.  He just looked at her for a response, “Its all thanks to your training Master.  I was able to use the darkside without killing her although it was attempting” 

Scarus smirked, “Good.  I sense that Revan has freed the Rakatans.  They are currently taking over the ship.  We will leave with the rest of the fleet” 

“What about the weapon?  You killed the scientist, but that thing wasn’t finished yet” 

“Don’t worry about it.  Most of the work is done.  I will have it installed to the Fist.  With Bastila being ours there is no one that can stop us” 

Darth Rin looked at Bastila with a sad face, then looked at her Master, bowing before him, “I am ready” 

Scarus motioned his guards to carry the unconscious before turning to Rin, “Come we will take the escape pods.  Shayman is already having some pick us up”

Before anyone could leave Revan got there just in time.  He ignited his lightsaber, and proceeded to take a defensive stance.  Scarus had four guards with him.  He ordered the two of them to approach the Jedi.  Revan saw Bastila, and tried to fight through, but he immediately had to defend himself from one of the Sith guards, who had a double bladed lightsaber.  The other had the same thing, and swung at Revan who had blocked the blade with the force.  The guard who had his lightsaber locked pushed him back with the force.  Meanwhile Scarus, and his apprentice left with Bastila.  

Revan looked at the door then at his attackers.  He also spotted Bastila’s lightsaber, and picked it up with the force.  It was just in time, as one of the Sith guards ran towards him.  Revan used the lightsaber he retrieved along with his own to do a double cross through that guards chest, killing him.  He then turned to the other guard, trading blows with him.  Revan tried his best to be quick, so he could rescue Bastila.  He found themselves on the defense before he used the end of Shan’s lightsaber to activate the second blade, piercing the guard's stomach.  

Revan deactivated his weapons before running out the door.  He then activated both lightsabers after a third guard of Scarus tried to get the jump on him.  The guard used his double blade to press on his attack against the Jedi.  The battle lasted for several minutes before Revan rolled over, and impaled the guard with his own lightsaber.  He then quickly ran, sensing the direction Scarus was going.  He is met by a wave of Sith troopers, who all start firing at him.  Revan, not wanting to waste time, launched a powerful force wave that sent them all back.  When he got to the door he pressed his blade into it.  Once he got through it was already too late.  Scarus had already gotten into the escape pod with Bastila.  He tried to stop them, but the last of the Sith lords guards pushed him back with the force against the wall in the other room.  The two locked blades before Revan saw that the pod was gone.  It had already left the ship before being picked up by another.  He had failed and Bastila was gone again.  Using his emotions, Revan pushed back.  He then locked blades with the guard before cutting both his arms off.  The guard was on the floor not sure what Revan was going to do.  The Jedi Master already had an angry look.  Before Revan was going to deliver the final blow, he stopped.  Realizing what he is doing, he deactivated his lightsaber, then used the force to put the guard to sleep.  He then left to meet up with Carth, and the others, who were already at their destination.  

Carth, being backed by the group of Rakatans, were able to take back the hanger.  T3 helped by using the Ebon Hawk’s weapons to shoot at the troopers on the other side after seeing they were pinned down.  The hanger was clear, as everyone was able to get to the ship.  Canderous stayed behind with Carth, waiting for Revan.  They waited a few moments, but Reinforcements from the other end of the room came.  The two fired at them, not sure if they should go or not, but the two agreed they wanted to wait for Revan.  To their surprise Revan was taking down the last of the Sith troopers.  He came from behind, and used his lightsaber to finish them off.  The Jedi Master used all the speed he could do to get on the ship.  The two were confused wondering why Bastila wasn’t with him, but they had no time to ask.  The Ebon hawk levitated in the air before taking off.  Just in time as the ship blew up with Scarus giving the order.  By the time they got out, the other ships that belonged to the Sith lord had already left.  The Ebon Hawk then went into hyperspace. 

The group gathered with each Rakatan even thanking the pair.  Darret looked at Revan, “Thank you Master Jedi for making this possible” Revan looking at him gave him a node.  The leader of the Rakatans then went to be with his people.

Revan then looked at Carth, who in return looked like he wanted to ask a question after looking down at Bastila’s lightsaber being clipped to Revan’s belt, “What happened?  Where is Bastila”

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After explaining the events of Scarus’s ship, the three crewman of the Ebon Hawk found themselves at a meeting with Chancellor Cressa along with Grand Master Vandar, and Jedi Masters Vrook, and Atris, as well as other Senators in the room.  Revan looked at Cressa, and out of all the years he knew the man, he didn’t seem happy.  Revan figured it was all the stress from the last two wars.  He could notice the grays coming in on the Chancellor's hair.  Tol took his frustrations out on Carth.

“You let Master Shan be taken by the Sith!” Chancellor Cressa said in anger.

There was a look of displeasure on the Jedi’s face.  Vandar even looked unhappy with this comment.  Vrook didn’t show any emotions, but Atris gave a small smirk.  Revan wasn’t happy either, but Carth looked on the ground in frustration.  He quickly looked back up to face the Chancellor's eyes, “With respect Chancellor, I didn’t do anything.  We were separated.  By the time we left, Bastila was already taken”

“That still doesn’t change that she could be used as a weapon against the Sith” Atris commented.

Revan looked at her in the eyes, “Bastila would never turn to the darkside”

Cressa cutted in, “It wouldn’t be the first time she was pulled into the darkside.  Remember Malak had her tortured until she gave in.  It could happen again with this Darth Scarus”

Revan once again shook his head trying to defend the woman he cares about, “I know her it wouldn’t happen again”

Vandar stepped in after hearing this debate, “Master Revan is right, but at the same time we don’t know what this new threat is capable of.  Revan, has the Rakatans you rescued tell you anything about this weapon”

Revan shook his head, “Nothing yet”

Chancellor Cressa spoke again, “Regardless this is a serious threat that could lead us into another war”
Vrook spoke, “We need to prepare for the invasion.  Revan are you sure they plan to come here”

“I am.  The weapon was already completed.  Scarus told me while he kept me captive he would come to Coruscant”

“We need to evacuate all civilians” Vrook suggested 

Vandar spoke agreeing with his fellow Jedi Master, “Agree.  We could use all the help we can get.  Revan I suggest you and the rest of the Ebon Hawk come back immediately” 

Revan sighed, as Carth, and Canderous looked at him, “I understand Master we will meet you back immediately”

Cressa spoke to Carth, “You to Onasi.  I am prompting you back to General.  I need you, and Canderous immediately” 

Carth sighed, “Of course we will be right there” the holograms all closed.  

The three stared at each other not sure what to do.  That is when they heard Darret walk in the room.  He was behind the door the whole time.  Carth just looked at him, and took a breath, “Sorry Darret, I know we promised we would return you and your people back to your plane, but we don’t have time” 

“Its alright, I heard everything” more Rakatans came in the room, as Darret continued, “We wish to help.  You guys saved us, we would like to return the favor”

Carth smiled, “Thanks I appreciate it, but the Chancellor already ordered us to go back to Coruscant”

“You won’t be able to stop them.  The Sith Empire will keep you guys busy until the weapon is ready.  It takes a while to charge, they will need time to buy”

“How long?” Carth asks.

“We don’t know, but they will charge the next chance they get.  You said they needed your friend?” Darret asked.

Carth shook his head, “That is right.  Our friend has a powerful ability called battle meditation.  It is hard to explain, but its clear that the Sith need her for that”

Darret thought about this, “It will be hard to defeat the Sith from where we will be then” 

Canderous cutted in, “Are you suggesting something?”

“I am.  We need to get in the star destroyer, regardless the weapon needs to be destroyed.  Attacking it in space won't do any damage.  The Eradicator was built by using ninth metal.  It is one of the rarest pieces in the galaxy.  That, and having your friend will make them almost unstoppable, but my friends, and I are willing to help destroy it, and save your friend”

The three looked at each other, “Revan, what are your thoughts?” Carth asked.

Revan looked at Darret for a minute before looking at Carth, “I say we do it”

On the Fist, Scarus was in a council meeting with his subordinates, each Admiral, and General in his fleet to discuss their next move with some of them being in person or a hologram.

“I have captured the traitor Bastila.  The super weapon is in our hands, it contains the rarest metal in the galaxy.  It cannot be destroyed” Scarus was the first one to speak before the others decided.

“Revan escaped though, so how do we know the Republic won’t be escaping us?” one Admiral shared his concerns.

Scarus smirked as he answered his question, “You are right they will be expecting us, but now that we have Bastila in our custody we will be unstoppable”

“With all due respect Lord Scarus we don’t doubt your leadership since you are the one that brought us all together, but the Jedi has resisted the darkside before, so how do you know things won’t end up like the Starforge?”

The Admiral, who was on another star destroyer, found himself holding his breath, as Scarus used the force to cut off his breathing through one finger, “You are right, which is why I have a special machine that will force her to use her battle meditation against her will.  Now, are there any more questions?” he let go of the Admiral after almost losing consciousness.  Each of them shook their heads, “Good we will leave now to Coruscant” each hologram ended.

Scarus turned to Rin, whom he sensed doubts ever since they left their previous star destroyer, “Any problems apprentice?” 

Rin nodded her head, “Not at all Master”

“Good once we get in hyper space I want you to take Shan to the machine.  When we get to hyper space we will activate the machine to force out the battle meditation”

“Yes Master” Rin left the room, leaving Scarus alone in his thoughts.

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The remnants of the Sith Empire were getting ready to jump in hyperspace.  Rin did as she was told, but found herself in the halls feeling conflicted.  She was always trained for this moment, but she couldn’t help but to feel bad since it was a Jedi that saved her life.  She stood in front of the cell in which Bastila Shan was being held.  She swallowed her throat before going in.  The Jedi Master was just sitting there in handcuffs.  She stared at Rins gray eyes with her own.  Rin looked at the two guards who were standing outside the cell.  She ordered them to leave, which they did.  Rin entered the inside of Bastila’s prison.  She was sitting there in handcuffs.  

“Come to finish the job?” Bastila asked calmly.

“My Master has other plans.  He wishes to use you in his invasion of Coruscant” Rin responded.

“I rather die than serve the Sith again”

“I know, which is why I am going to help you escape” she used the force to undo Bastila’s cuffs.

Bastila eyebrow lifted, “Excuse me?”

“I am going to help you escape” Rin repeated like she was talking to a child.

“Why?” Bastila asked.

Rin took a breath before answering,”You saved me.  I never expected it.  I was taught the Jedi were evil.  I guess I was wrong.  What my Master is going to do is going to cause deaths of millions”

“Isn’t that what you wanted?  You already knew that!” Bastila pointed out.

“What I wanted was to bring a new order to the galaxy.  We can’t do that if everyones dead” 

Rin freed Bastila by using the force to undo the handcuffs.  Shan stood up, looking at the Sith with a glare before speaking, “So what do you have in mind?”  

“We need to get you out of here, soon we will jump in hyperspace.  I don’t know, but I do know I can’t stop this alone” that is when Bastila came up with an idea.

“We need to destroy the super weapon.  I have an idea, but you will need to trust me”

“Alright, what do you have in mind?” 

“Sorry I have to do this”

Rin was confused, before she could say anything Bastila took the nightsisters lightsaber, and pushed her into the cell she was in.  She then used the force to lock the door.  Bastila was on her own, as she wandered the halls.  She had an opportunity to take a ship, and leave, but she knew she would be caught.  This was an opportunity to find the super weapon and destroy it before they reached coruscant.  She turned to keep walking to find where the weapon was being held, and when she saw the troopers she would hide.  Suddenly she heard alarms go off.  She cursed herself, thinking that Rin had set her into a trap, but she sensed it wasn’t her.  Bastila had no time to think about that she ran, using her bowed lightsaber to slash through the troopers that stood in her way.

She then found herself in a room with a loan officer that didn’t have any weapons.  He tried to run, but Bastila’s blade ignited in front of him, “The controls to the super weapon, where is it?”
The officer refused to say, but Bastila used a mind trick on him, “You will tell me where the super weapon is” she said.

“The super weapon is in the control room on your right” he told her.  Bastila used the force to put him to sleep before leaving.

The Jedi Master was on her way towards the control room.  She entered the door.  There was a bridge towards each exit.  Bastila chose the one with the control room.  She grabbed the hilt of her bowed lightsaber, knowing that the fate of the galaxy hinged on this.  She entered the room to find that she found the weapon.  It was a laser cannon that looked like it had an upgrade to it.  Bastila ignited the crimson blade, and tried to cut it, but to her surprise it didn’t phase the weapon.  

Behind her the door opened with Bastila finding herself surrounded by her enemies.  At the center was Darth Scarus with his apprentice Rin, who Bastila sensed no deception from her.  She could tell Rin was disappointed in her for not leaving.

“We meet again Bastila Shan” he walked into the center.  He was guarded by his troopers.

“Scarus, I never thought we would meet again” She stood in a defensive stance.

“Well then you should have killed me.  Now you will help me finish what our Master started”

“Like I would ever do that, I am going to stop you” 

Scarus used the force to remove the blade from Bastila’s hands before he could land any strike.  The saber went to his left hand, but the Jedi still stood to defend herself.  The dark lord mocked her, “You are slow Shan.  Pathetic just like the first day we met” 

Scarus turned away, behind him was a Sith trooper that used his blaster to shoot a direct shot towards Bastila, hitting her left shoulder.  The Jedi fell back unconscious.  Scarus had ordered his men to take her away, putting her into his machine.  Once everyone left it was just him and Rin, alone.

The Master, and the apprentice stood there in silence before Rin spoke, “What is it Master?”

“Bastila escaped from her cell, how was it possible?  You were supposed to take her to the machine, how did she overpower you?” Scarus does not seem to be happy with her.  Rin tried to answer without seeming like she was caught off guard.  She already looked at her lightsaber in her Master’s hand.  He was tightening his grip on it.

“I don’t know, she took my lightsaber, and caught me off guard, but don’t worry it won’t happen again” 

Scarus looked at her for a minute without showing any expression on his face.  He stared at her before speaking, “That is what I thought” he stretched out the arm with her lightsaber in his hand.  Rin went to take it, but when she did, suddenly a crimson light pierced through her chest” Rin looked at the light, then at her Master, causing her to be confused. 

“Do you think you could deceive me?  I knew for the moment that I found you with Bastila that you had changed.  I sensed your conflict, which is why I sent you to get her, to test your loyalty, and you failed”

Rin fell on the floor.  She was gasping, trying to get air, but all she could do was breathe her last breath, as Scarus watched.

“It is a shame.  When we met I knew you had high potential, but now you will die her not apart of my new order”

Rin was struggling to breath, she stared at her Master, who had dropped her lightsaber on the floor, far away from her.  The Nightsister tried to reach it with her arm, but before she could grab it, Scarus pulled it with the force, and cut it in half, calling her pathetic before leaving.  Rin watched with a tear dripping from her face before she passed out from exhaustion, the force leaving her.

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After hearing the news of the Eradicator, and the Sith coming to Coruscant, Chancellor Tol Cressa took it upon himself to prepare the capital of the Republic for any incoming threats.  He ordered a blockade surrounding the planet.  There were three capital ships in space with it holding two thousand people each.  The Jedi were also in each capital ship to assist while some stayed on the surface in preparations of the evacuation.  Vandar was on board with General Willis Tarken, as they were here for hours waiting for the threat.  

Cressa was in his office on Coruscant, waiting for an update despite his advisors telling that he needed to join the evacuation, but he refused.  He appeared on the screen of Tarkin's ship for an update.  Vandar, and Willis turned around to talk to him, “Chancellor the enemy has not arrived yet”

“What do you think of this Master Vandar?”

“I don’t know, I can’t feel their presence anywhere”

Tarkin interrupted them, “We can’t forget that General Onasi, and Revan aren't here.  Chancellor they were ordered back here, I hope they aren’t disobeying a direct order, and chose to rescue their friend” 

“They will be here, I know Revan, he will be here” Vandar assured him. 

“It doesn’t matter how much faith you have in your fellow Jedi, the fact that they are not here yet shows that they are disobeying a direct order when its clear we need them here” Before Vandar could respond to Tarkin alarms rang.

They looked out in space to see star destroyers emerging out of hyperspace. 

“The Sith are here!” Vandar said.

“Battlestations!” Tarkin yelled.

Crewmen of each capital all rushed to their battle stations with some getting on the turrets.  Others got to their ships before levitating in the air to take off.  

Sith ships emerged as well, engaging their enemy in space.  It was a firefight with fighters chasing after fighters.  Turrets were shooting at each other.  Both parties were evenly matched.  While the Republic was able to prepare within a short time, the remnants of the Sith Empire were able to regroup.  It was a massacre in space with no one knowing how many casualties had already happened within the first ten minutes.

Scarus was on the bridges while all of this was unfolding.  He could sense the death of many out in space.  The Republic fighters were getting closer to him.  Turrets of the Fist were holding them off, trying to chase them away, but one of them was blown to pieces.  The capital of the Fist was shaking.  Everyone looked at the Sith Master, wondering what his next move was.

Scarus turned to Shyman before speaking, “Admiral it is time.  You know what to do”

“Yes my lord” The Admiral said with a grin.  He had contacted one of the men that were guarding Bastila.  The guard had pressed a button with shockwaves hitting Bastila, as she was trapped in her prison.  Echos of her scream were heard from her pod to the halls of the Fist.  Suddenly the remnants of the Sith felt a surge of power.  Before anyone else noticed, the remnants quickly started to outspeed, and over power the fleet of the Republic.

Vandars eyes opened, as he realized what was happening.  He had sensed it through the force, he knew Bastila was being held against her will by drawing out her battle meditation.  Before he could say anything, the capital was shaking.  Everyone fell, and got back up after.  It was bad when waves of Sith ships all launched at their capital at once, causing destruction around it.  

It was badly damaged.  The center of the capital ship, guarding the planet, was destroyed.  Many were injured, some didn’t survive the attack.  Tarkin asked for a status report, but they were having a hard time getting power.  Another capital  flew in front to protect it from another attack.  They tried to fight them off with the turrets, but they kept getting destroyed.  Soon a bomber dropped on the bridge of the capital that was protecting Takin’s, and blew up, causing it to sink.  The Republic was down two capitals including Tarkin’s.  For the most part they were sitting ducks. 

Scarus smirked, as he could feel victory getting closer.  He knew it was time.  He could very well easily destroy the planet now, but he wanted to take his time to instore fear within the Republic.

Shayman reported to Scarus, “What's your next move lord Scarus?  Shall we order an attack on the surface?” 

Scarus shook his head, “No, fire on the capital ship on the left”

“But my lord, if we do that, the Eradicator will take an hour to recharged” Shayman protested, but we backed down after seeing the orange eyes of Scarus.

“Just do it” he told him again.

Shayman sighed, and bowed his head before ordering the launch of the Eradicator.  The superweapon went charging.  From the side an energy beam was charging, as it went forward to hit the capital ship on the left, causing the whole thing to obliterate.  

Vandar, and Tarkin watched all of this unfold where they were.  The other remaining capital next to them was not seen.  The whole ship was gone with Vandar sensing that there were no survivors.  He knew they were next.  Everyone looked around each other wondering what they should do.  Tarkin looked at Vandar who had a defeated look on their face.  All other fighters were still engaged with the enemy.  It wasn’t looking so good for them, each ship was being destroyed after the other.  The last remaining defense knew the Sith would come for them next before they reached the surface world.  Fortunately someone was able to get power back on the ship, but it was too late.  They were already surrounded, and knew they would soon be next.  Vandar stared at the ground in defeat.  He could only pray that Revan, and company already has a plan.

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Revan, and crew were in hyperspace on their way towards Coruscant where the battle was already starting.  He could feel it through the force, something shifted.  The only thing they could do was wait patiently.  Raven spent his time meditating through the force in order to keep calm.  It was hard, as he sensed the deaths of millions.  He knew the Republic was already in trouble.  Once he stepped out of his meditation, Revan wandered with T3, who was following him through the halls of the Ebon Hawk like it was his last time.  Last time he did this, he was on his way towards Rakata Prime where he stopped Malak, and saved Bastila, now history repeats itself.  While he was waking, the Jedi saw the Rakatans working.  Carth had allowed them to make weapons out of scraps for those that didn’t keep their blasters before they escaped.  Those that did wanted to make their own.  Some scraps turned into spears, or anything that fitted their fighting style.  Revan then made his way to the pilot area where Carth was flying the ship, and Canderous as his copilot to join them.

“We will be out of hyperspace any moment” Carth told him.

Revan looked at him, and back at the blue vortex, “I just hope we are not too late” he said, as he continued sensing the deaths of lives happening in the galaxy.

The Ebon Hawk had jumped out of hyperspace.  Much to the crews shock, the emptiness of space was filled with bodys floating in the air with missing pieces of their ships.  They looked out, as they could see the only remaining capital ship, trying to guard the homeworld of the Republic.  Revan reached out with the force, as he sensed Vandar was alive, as well as Bastila who was in Sith custody.  In return their presence was picked up by Vandar, who was doing the best he can to help out the crew on board his capital ship.  He stood by Tarkin, who was receiving medical attention after breaking his arm.  The Sith who stopped their attack, had sensed the presence of the Ebon Hawk crew.  Scarus felt Revans presence, causing him to smile, “Admiral, concentrate on that ship below” Shayman nodded his head, and did what he was told.  Sith fighters were chasing after the Ebon Hawk.

Carth immediately pulled his ship away after detecting the incoming fighters.  He maneuvered it, trying to avoid being hit.  Darret had joined the crew in the pilot area, as he already ordered his fellow Rakatans to get to the ship's turrets.  Navigating them was easy for the native species.  They used the controls to steady themselves before aiming at the enemy fighters that were getting closer and closer to them.  They were able to keep up with the ship's maneuvers.  From a distance one Rakatan used the turrets to shoot at two fighters, having one crash into the others.  The ship was out speeding all of the Sith fighters.  

Scarus seeing this had ordered another dose of battle mediation.  This powered up the fighters again, as they kept coming closer to the Ebon Hawk.  Carth noticed this, and tried to go faster, but a blaster bolt had already hit the top off the ship.  The Rakatans shot at the fighters.  Hitting one before the other shot at them, injuring the Rakatan that was firing it.  Another one was trying to shoot at them, but they kept on missing.  Revan immediately knew what was going on.  Before he could do anything a signal was going off.  He went over to see it was Vandar, who used his ship's communications to contact him.

“Master Vandar” Revan said before being cut off by him, as the Ebon Hawk started to shake.

“Revan, you know what is happening right?” Vandar asked him.

Revan shook his head, “I could feel this is Bastila’s doing, but I can also sense that she is in alot of pain.  There is no way that she is doing this willingly”

“I agree, but we faced many casualties as you can see.  We are barely holding on”

“I need to go in, and stop whatever is doing this to her or else we are never getting out of this” Revan pointed out, but they were interrupted.

“Absolutely not, you are needed here!” Tarkin came through the screen furious, as he disapproved.

Vandar immediately stood up for his friend, “Revan is right, the only way to stop this is to get into the star destroyer, and stop whatever is making Master Shan do this” Tarkin wanted to fight back on this, but he looked around to see the damage.  Vandar even pointed out that they weren’t going to last much longer.  Tarkin knowing they would do this anyway let out a sighed, “Very well we will said whatever remaining fighters we have to form a distraction, but Revan don’t let your feelings for this woman get in your way” 

Canderous imminently hung up  the communications, giving his friend a grin, “Come on lets go save Bastila” 

Remaining Republic fighters after barely time for repairs went into the sky, cutting off the Sith fighters.  Instead of shooting at them, they flew away to lead the Sith away from the Ebon Hawk. The Sith followers chased after the Republic soldiers, as they tried to fire at them, but the soldiers used what they could to boost speed to avoid this. 

Ebon Hawk, seeing this, took the opportunity to head towards the Fist.  Explosions were going off, giving them a hard time to see.  Revan sat down, using the force connection he formed with Bastila to find where they needed to fly into, “Up ahead” he pointed out.  Carth flew his ship straight ahead to enemy lines.  

Scarus saw the Ebon Hawk flying through the crowd.  Shayman also picked this up on his senser.  He looked at his superior, “My lord a small ship is heading our way”

“Revan” he said, closing his eyes, as he senses him through the force.  He then looked back at the Admiral, “Let them come, send a garrison in the hanger to meet them”

Shayman shook his head, he already had enough of Scarus’s games.  He saw this as an opportunity to be the guy who slays Revan.  He orders an attack, which the Ebon Hawk narrowly dodges.

Scarus saw this, and stood up from his chair, “What are you doing, I gave you an order” he said calmly.

“I see this as an opportunity.  If Revan is on that ship he will get in, and stop our plans, I am not going to allow that” 

Scarus walked closer, but was surrounded by his own men with blasters pointing at him.  The Sith looked at the Admiral bitterly.

Shayman just smirked, “Do you really think I would let you get away with what you pleased.  Malak earned my respect, but you missed every opportunity to kill the Jedi, I will not allow him to escape, for Malak” 

Scarus, enraged, used the force to lift the troopers in the air before shooting them with force lightning.  Shayman took out his blaster, but Scarus used his lightsaber to cut off the Admirals hand before staring aim in the eyes.  He lifted him up in the air with the force, then jammed his blade into Shaymans chest.  Everyone looked back in fear, as Scarus stared at them.  He was furious, thinking the remnants he inherited had plotted against him, “Anyone else?” he asked, but everyone else just shook his head, “Good now do what I say”

The next person in charge had lowered the defenses of the Fist.

“My Lord, what should we do when Revan, and his friends land in the hangar?” the new Admiral asked.

    “Kill them all, and bring Revan to my personal chambers, I want to deal with him personally”

The Admiral agreed, and Scarus went to his chambers.

The Ebon Hawk went on ahead to land in the hangar.  A garrison of twelve waited for them, but Revan immediately went out, and drew his lightsaber, cutting through them with ease.  He noticed it was a trap, as this group of troopers were short.  Carth, Canderous, T3, Darret, and the Rakatans, a small group join them.  The rest either stay with the ship, or rework the weapons where they are dismantling ships to prevent troopers from getting in.  

Revan, and company left the hangar to go through the halls, pushing back hard on troopers, who were trying to get out.  If they passed them, they were met with Rakatans, who made small turrets out of scraps to fire at them.  They were easily destroyed, but realized it was a distraction, are allowed to get into the ships, but when they did, the ships exploded, killing them.

Two Sith acolytes jump out to attack the company, but Revan quickly jammed one with his lightsaber, and used the force to keep the other in place before throwing him back.  They headed in a room filled with more troopers, Revan went in front to deflect any fire that was coming at him.  Behind were everyone else in his party shooting at their enemy.  Darret, took out a spear, and threw it at a trooper before he jumped, and retrieved it, hitting two more. That stood in his way.  Canderous used his big weapon to fire multiple shoots, eliminating any troopers the blaster bolts hit.  The remnants were quickly overwhelmed.  This was an important room, as it was a communications room.  When the battle was over, the group decided to figure out a plan.  They had to stop Bastila’s battle meditation, but also they had a weapon to destroy.  T3 went through comms.  They saw they had a half hour left before the weapon fires, and the group knew it would hit Vandar’s capital, allowing an assault to hit the surface.  The droid after sports Bastila’s location.  

“Alright what's the plan?” Carth asked, looking at Revan.

“We need to find Bastila, and stop her battle meditation, the Republic fleet won’t last much longer.  We should at least delay them”

Darret had a group of ten with him.  He ordered half to stay behind, and dismantle the Fist ship by placing grenades on the communications, which would dismantle any defense the star destroyer has.  They dressed in armor to sneak through.  Three more would stay behind to sabotage more of the remnants to weaken their situation.

Revan, and the rest went to the lower levels, planning to head to the lower levels.  He was ready, sensing that Bastila’s life was in pain, he prayed he was not too late.

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Tarkin, and Vandar who were still on their capital ship, monitoring what was going on in space.  That battle was still erupting when suddenly Vandar felt a shift through the force.  He could sense the battle meditation getting stronger, and stronger.  Tarkin looked at Vandar before speaking.“How long do you think until Revan, and his friends stop what is happening?” Willas asked.

“I don’t know, I just hope they can do it?” Vandar responded.

“We still suffered too many losses.  The Sith still outnumber our fleet” Tarkin continued to point out they don’t have the numbers to hold the capital of the Republic.

They look out the window to see one of the star destroyers destroying either the one next to them, or picking out fighters that are supposed to belong to them, “Did you see that?” Tarkin showed Vandar.

“The Sith remnants are firing at each other.  Someone most have be doing it on the inside”

“Tarkin continued to look, “Perhaps we may survive this yet” he had ordered Republic fighters to continue delaying the enemy by flying up, and around the air.  They did what they were told.  They pulled back, concentrating on flying in front of the star destroyer.  All of them pulled back up in the air, as the turrets from the destroyer started to shoot at their own fighters.  Each of them were confused, but quickly realized someone on their side was on the inside.  As it turned out the Rakatans that were there had been using the ships weapons against the remnants of the Sith.  The Republic fighters used this opportunity to fire at the Fist, causing the star destroyer to shake.  

More Republic fighters came from the surface to back up the fleet with nothing more, but a hundred ships that hadn’t launched yet, as they joined the fight with some of them being Jedi star fighters.  Vandar observing this from where he is already knows that this is still not enough.  The battle meditation is still giving them a hard time.  All they could do is hope that Revan, and the crew of the Ebon Hawk can stop the Sith in time, and save Bastila before the Eradicator launches again.

Revan, and company were already on the lower levels of the Fist.  He was the leading force, using his lightsaber to protect his friends who were behind him.  He used the force to speed up, cutting Sith trooper after Sith trooper.  He used the force to push a few of them off the ledge.  A Sith acolyte jumped out of nowhere fighting Revan while his friends fought the remaining troopers.  Canderous realizing his big weapon was out of amo, he threw it at the enemy before tackling them, taking a blaster for himself, he shot at the troopers, then walked in the next room doing the same.  Revan already pushed the Sith off the ledge before joining his friends.  He launched a massive force push, knocking everyone not on his side back, as he heard the announcements through the speakers, only ten minutes into the launch of the eradicator.

They hurried hope, going from room to room.  Revan put out his hand to stop them, he sensed Bastila in the next room thanks to their bond, but they could sense she was behind heavily guarded.  He sat down ,tapping into the force to concentrate on how many people he was expecting.  He is counting the two Sith acolytes guarding her.  With them are fifteen troopers, along with four turrets.  Revan knew it was going to be a mess, but he didn't have time to plan anything, as he could sense the pain Bastila was in.  He stood up, cautioning everyone to stay behind him, as he walked into the entrance with his lightsaber ignited.

Blaster fire from the opposite party all rained down on him, as he deflected each attack from them.  He could see Bastila ahead in the chamber.  He tried to move forward, but the enemy was not letting him.  Carth quickly, along with Darret, tossed grenades in front of Revan that he pushed forward with the force, causing an explosion.  Five of the troopers were knocked out.  Revan continued walking to the others, while Carth, and company dealt with the turrets.  Revan launched forward, attacking the remaining troopers.  The acolytes ignited their double lightsabers and attacked the Jedi.  Revan dodged the attack, using form three to defend.  He sliced one abdomen before fighting the other.  The acolyte headbutted Revan in the face, then tried to aim for the head.  Revan saw this, and ducked before jamming the blade into his opponent's chest.  

He then went to the pod that Bastila was trapped in.  He felt sad for her, but instead ignited his lightsaber again, cutting the door that sealed it.  The pod that was being powered up had shut down.  Revan then used the force to open it, catching Bastila, as she fell into his arms.  Everyone stood around her, as Bastila slowly awoke conscious 

“Revan?  My love you are alive” she weakly smiled. 
“Of course” Revan responded before pulling her into a hug.  Bastila felt pain, as she remember she got shot at.

“Forgot I got shot” she chuckled before squeezing the wound in pain.  She looked up at Revan before asking, “What happened?”

“I am not sure, you tell me” Revan showed her the body of Darth Rin right on the center of the floor.  Bastila finally remembers what happened, “Rin, she died trying to free me.  Scarus was going to use me to power up their fleet” that is when a look of shock came on her face, but Revan calmed her, “you were right the Sith did use your battle meditation ability.  It destroyed half the Republic fleet, but don’t worry with you freed Scarus has nothing powering the weapon” 

“Still all those men..”

Revan looked at her directly in the eyes, “It wasn’t your fault Bastila.  You were being controlled” she looked at him, and nodded her head before being helped up.

“We still have the super weapon to destroy” Carth pointed out.

Bastila spoke, “It can’t be destroyed, I tried, and it didn’t work.  Lightsabers won’t destroy it”

“I know we helped make the weapon” Darret said.

Bastila was confused about who was talking to them.  She tilted her head in confusion, “I am sorry, but who are you?”

“Its a long story, but I know how to destroy it.  The Sith made us rebuild it from scratch.  Me, and a few others made a back up plan if this weapon was ever used, but we never finished it because Scarus had us put in stasis.  We left a devoted message for Ievan in case something like this happened.  If it worked the weapon will self destruct with taking only half the ship”

 “Then we have to destroy it, and get off this ship as soon as possible” Carth pointed out.  

Revans mind was drifting away.  He had other plans, as he passed Bastila over to Canderous.  They were confused, so Revan explained, “Scarus still needs to be stopped.  I am to make sure he does not hurt anymore people.  Canderous I think you should get Bastila out of here.  Right now she is to weak to continue”

Before Canderous could say anything, Bastila snapped, “No, absolutely not!  I just got you back, I am not going to leave you to face the Sith alone” she tried to let go, but was too injured, so Canderous caught her.

“I will be fine Bastila, I promise, but we got to make sure the remnants of Malak’s Empire does not return, which is why I'm electing to go face the Sith” he turned his head to Carth, “Are you alright on going ahead without me?”

“Yeah, but I don’t have a choice.  We don’t have a lot of time, but we the Eradicator should be nearby”

“Good, we need to hurry up, Canderous, I trust you will make sure she doesn’t get in trouble?” Revan asks, looking at Bastila with a grin.

“You got that right my friend, there is no way I am letting her out of my sight” he chuckles.

“Good, because I have to go.  We will meet on the Ebon Hawk when this is over” Before Revan could walk out Bastila stopped him, “What about you?  If the weapon is destroyed then we all to get out of here when it does” 

Revan tried to keep calm without looking at Bastila, “We will all be together soon, I promise” the door shuts when he leaves.  Revan throws on a hood to disguise himself.  Part of him felt guilty for leaving his lover behind again, but this was something he had to do.  Being the one who pushed away Malak, this was his responsibility.  Ending the Sith Empire for good.

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The crew of the Ebon Hawk had already gone their separate ways.  One group led by Carth went to destroy the weapon, while Revan went to face the Sith Lord.  Canderous, and Bastila went their separate ways, as the Mandalorian had promised to get her to safety.  They were through the halls with Canderous shooting at the Sith troopers.  They were pinned down, as a group had them on the defense.  The two were behind a wall, using it as their only cover.  Bastila, still weakened, had concentrated on using a force blast that shot the troopers back before falling on her knee.  Canderous helped her up, “Come on we still have ways to go, and those blasted troopers aren’t letting us get any closer to the Ebon Hawk.  We need to find a way around it” that is when Bastila had an idea, she let go of Canderous, holding her shoulder on her own, “I may have a plan” she said while looking out the window. 

“What is it?” Canderous asked, but Bastila was still staring at the window.  She saw what was going outside, and couldn’t help, but to feel guilty.  Even if it wasn’t her fault, its still her ability that crippled the Republic Fleet.  She was warned this would happen, and didn’t listen, which meant she had to make it right, “Even without my battle meditation its still going to be a hard fight, which is why I need to get out there, and help the Republic”

“Can you even do it in your state?” Canderous asked.

“I don’t know, but I can muster up more of the living force to help me do it.  You have to get me to an escape pod now” 

Canderous sighed, “I promised Revan I would get you to safety”

“I know, but look what's out there.  They need me, I can do it.  If you won’t help me I am going to have to do it myself” she protested.

“Fine, knowing you, you would just end up fighting me, which we don’t have time for, so let's go Escape pods should be here somewhere”

They were walking around a ship until they found the room with empty escape pods.  Bastila used the force to unlock the panel, allowing herself to go in.  She looked at Canderous, “Are you coming?” 

Canderous shook his head, “No, I am going back for Revan, there is no way I am letting him face that Sith bastard alone” 

Bastila understood, “Alright, good luck, and please bring him back.

Before Canderous could ask how she plans on getting away from the battlefield, Bastila had already shut the door.  Punching codes, she launched herself out of the Fist, leaving Canderous alone.

The escape pod of Bastila’s was floating in the air, while she was watching the battle unfold.  She saw ships firing everywhere.  More reinforcements had come to help with a few Jedi starfighters helping.  Bastila sat in a meditative state, focusing all her power on the Republic navy.  Suddenly a surge of power went through them, causing the men of the Republic to gain the advantage over the Sith Empire.  They turned around shooting at the Sith fighters.  

Vandar would take note in the surge after sensing that the battle meditation was broken. 

“What is going on all of a sudden?” Tarkin asked outstanded by what he was seeing.  Vandar looked out to see an escape pod.  He reached out through the force to realize it was Bastila that was helping them.  Not wanting to lose her, Vandar had ordered a ship to pick her up, which it did.  The ship had landed on the capital ship, but she remained unmoved.  Vandar had already stopped a veteran from trying to open the pod.  Tarkin, who was already on the bridge, had ordered the men to fire again at the Fist, with all of them launching powerful torpedoes, it destroyed all of the turrets that belonged to the fist with the exception of the ones that helped them, which the Rakatans had already escaped.

Tarkin had ordered them to stop, and pull back, only focusing on fighters, and other ships that they didn’t hit yet.  They did that, getting rid of the fighters that chased them, and made their way up to a big ship.  The Republic fighters fired at the head of the massive ship, taking it out, as the ship sinked, which was the same one that had most of their fleet's ships.  This scored a victory for the Republic with Tarkin wanting to destroy the Fist, but Vandar told him not to until the crew of the Ebon Hawk had escaped.  This led to an argument between the two, which Tarkin accepted, he would allow the Hawk to have a chance before he ordered his men to fire at that star destroyer.  Vandar, already being outranked, had agreed, but encouraged Tarkin to be patient.  

On the Fist another group of Sith troopers were marching through the halls.  Hiding through the hall was Revan, who kept his hood up at all times.  When no one was around he would run to remain undetected.  He activated his lightsaber to cut the door to the elevator before using the force to jump from ledge to ledge, getting closer to Scarus, as he calls Revan out through the force.  Revan follows the voice, leading him to his destination.  Entering the room, he finds himself surrounded by two guards with lightsabers.  Revan removes his hood to reveal himself.  In Front of him was Scarus who was sitting in his seat like he was amused.  He stood up to welcome his adversary, “Welcome Revan to an end of an era”

Revan, not saying anything, removes his robes.  The guards stay on the defensive.  Scarus lowered his arm as a signal to let the Jedi pass.  Revan stepped forward, “Its over Scarus, I am ending your Empire” 

Scarus chuckled, as he stood up with his other two guards besides him.  He removes his cloak, grabbing his lightsaber.  The guards next to him ignite theirs as well.

“Over?  In five minutes the Eradicator will go off, and Coruscant, the capital of the Republic will be destroyed.  A new era will follow in my vision”

“I have news for you, my friends are on their way to destroy the weapon.  Once that's over, your plan fails, just like your Master”

Hearing lightsabers go off around him, Revan ignited his preparing his form three stance.  Scarus climbed down the stairs, “Then I will have to kill them after I killed you.  Guards kill him” 

Turning his head, Revan swings his lightsaber, removing the one on the left head before blocking a strike on from the guard on his right.  Revan removes the lightsaber before slicing that guard's chest.  The other two charged before Revan used the force to throw them down the shaft, causing them to fall to their deaths.  He turned to Scarus before flexing his blade.  The Sith lord smirked before igniting his own double bladed lightsaber.  He walks down the stairs.  Removing his robes, Scarus glared his orange eyes at Revan before spinning his lightsaber to attack.  Revan blocked the first strike, then flickered between going offense, and going on defense.  The Jedi dodges the attack that would have removed his head.  Revan turned the other direction before swinging his lightsaber at the double blade.  Scarus blocked it with the lower part of his hilt, but not before swinging it down to break off the attack.  The crimson blade hit the sapphire blade of Revan’s before he pushed it aside.  Scarus stood back, locking eyes with him once again.  The two were evenly matched.  Revan noticed his opponent was stronger then last time.  He could feel the Siths hatred through the force.

“I've been looking forward to this Revan.  This time, I will permanently put you to rest” the Sith lord said, as he removed his double bladed weapon, holding both hilts in his hand.

Revan just smirked, “You could try, the darkside is strong, but it will be your downfall” 

With a hint of anger, Scarus swung both his blades at Revan, who tried to go on the offensive, but the Sith turned his blades pointing the top of the hilt at the Jedi.  Revan quickly put his lightsaber in the way before it went flying out of his hands.  He dodged the next attack, then the next, just before Scarus threw him back with the force.  Revan hit his back on the wall, while Scarus launches a wave of force lightning that he caught between his hands.  The ball of lightning was circling around Revan’s hand before he threw it back.  Scarus was thrown back with this, but landed on his feet before he fell into the abyss of the ledge.  Revan retracted his lightsaber back to his hand.  He waved it up in the air before using his speed to meet Scarus.  The two swang back and forth with their blades.  The three lightsabers were in a lock before one tried to cut through Revan.  Revan used the force to block the Sith’s right hand before twisting it, causing Scarus to drop the blade.  He then pushed back against Scarus, ending up cutting the crimson blade’s hilt from the top.  Before he could deliver the blow, a wave of force lighting hit him again, but this time his blade was protecting him.  Revan used all his strength this time with the wave of electricity being stronger than before.  Scarus flexed his hands again, causing the Jedi to lose grip.  Revan fell to his knees, as he screamed in pain.  His robes were burning, as the heat went through the clothing..  Eventually Scarus had stopped, slowly walking towards his adversary.  Revan looked at him in pain, as he tried to get up, but was on his knees.

Scarus used the force to retract his remaining lightsaber, “Ha, you thought you could stop me.  You shouldn’t have betrayed the Sith Revan, now you will die knowing I will use the same Empire you created to destroy everything that you loved.  Your legacy will be failure” igniting the crimson blade, Scarus is ready to deliver the strike that will kill his opponent.

Revan quickly ignites his blade, causing him to swing quickly.  The blue sapphire weapon passes through the hand, which carries the lightsaber opposite from a Jedi’s.  Scarus clinched his teeth in pain, as he fell to the ground.  His left hand holding what used to be his right hand.  Revan stood up, blade towards his enemies neck.

“No Scarus, you are wrong.  Perhaps my legacy is not a failure.  From being the hero, who ended the Mandalroian wars to killing millions of people, I deserve it, however I could start a legacy of redemption that will be remembered for centuries to come.  I don’t know your past, but I know it's not too late.  Scarus after all you have done, its still not too late” 

The two stared at each other.  Neither could figure out what the other one was thinking, but before words could be exchanged, the vessel shook, both falling back.  Revan stood up, not sure what was going on, but before he could do anything he looked up to see parts of the ceiling were coming down.  He tried to get out of the way, but Scarus pushed him back with the force.  As he was getting up Revan looked up again, he saw rains of pillars flying down towards his direction.  Before he could react, he felt his vision go blank.

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Earlier…

Carth, and company consisting of Darret, and the two Rakatans, as well as T3 were running through the halls.  Garrisons of troopers were after them.  The halls were filled with announcements.  Five minutes till the Eradicator went off.  Five minutes to the destruction of the planet that belonged to the capital of the Republic.  They rushed with Carth looking behind, using his pistols he shot at the troopers, as he was trying to get them away from going closer with the help of Memmit.  The group continued firing shot after shot until T3 opened the door.  The five of them rushed inside.  T3 locked the door to prevent anyone else from coming in, as all the troopers could do was bang on the door..  The group took a minute to catch their breath in order to figure out their next move.  Carth had asked T3 to access the map he downloaded before the group departed,  which the droid agreed to.  They were following the map where the weapon was being held.  It was right in front of them to their destination.  The group looked behind them seeing the Sith troopers were still trying to get in.  T3 immediately ran to the door in front of him, trying to access the locks.  It was taking time, but he was trying his best to get everyone in before they got caught by the reinforcements that are the Sith Empire.  Just in time the door opened, but The troopers got in with it being a squad of them.  T3 got shot by one of them before Carth came to defend him, “T3!” he shouted, as he shot that trooper with response.

  The Rakatans would take the injured droid, as Carth, and Darret would hold off the troopers, as they walked back.  They saw more coming in from behind the troopers they were fighting.  Carth quickly when he got to the room, shot the handle so the door would lock.

Carth turned around, went over to check out the droid.  T3s back was injured with his arm short circuiting.  The droid was having a hard time malfunctioning, which made things difficult for the group.  They saw the weapon, it was hooked to the ship, ready to shoot whatever was in its path.  Carth walked over, observing the huge machine.  He was rather impressed by its design.  Carth walked over to see a time limit, it was three minutes until launch.  This was even more difficult for the group, they checked on T3 to see if they could repair him..  One of Hemmit pointed out the damage, and how bad it was, causing the plan backfire, as T3 was key to their plan in shutting down the Eradicator.

“What now boss?” Memmit asked.

Darret looked at the droid, he had experience looking at droids.  He squinted his eyes to see the damage that was visible to the group.  More of the groups of Sith troopers are continuing to barge through the door.  They could see them trying to get in.  Darret looks behind them to see another door that he, and the others could exit.  Everyone looks at Carth, who looks at Darret for guidance in the situation.  Seeing they had two minutes, there wasn’t much time.  

Darret stood up, “There is another way.  We can self destruct it without the droid” 

“One of us would have to stay behind” Hemmit said.

“I will do it”  I have been fighting the Sith for a long time.  Its time I end this once and for all” Carth elected himself to go, but Darret put his hand on his shoulder, shaking his head.

“I am the only one experienced with this technology.  Which is why I will stay” 

“You will die” Carth said.

“I watched helplessly as my people were being slaughtered.  My good friend Ievan sacrificed himself for us.  Now its time for me to do the same” 

Carth wanted to argue, but there wasn’t much time, he saw they were out of options.  Instead he looked Darret in the eyes, “It was an honor” the two shook hands.

“You as well General Onasi” Darret said with a smile.  He looked at the Rakatan twins, each one smiled at him, “Memmit, Hemmit, I am trusting the future of our people to you” the two nodded their heads in response.  Darret went to the panels, “Quick get out of here.  As your people would say things are about to get messy” 

Carth couldn’t help, but chuckle, as he picked up T3.  He and the others got ready to walk out of the room, following the exit behind them.  The Republic veteran stopped by the exit, he looked back at someone he was friends with for a short time.  He turned away, leaving Darret alone.

The Rakatan quickly was punching in the controls, as he had a few dozen seconds left.  The troopers busted through the door with their numbers.  Each of them shot at him.  Darret tried to avoid it before it hit in the shoulder, but was still working, determined to end this.  He was nearly done, all he had was one more punch, but the Rakatan got hit in the back twice, then the leg, causing him to fall back.  He felt himself reaching the end of his life.  They all slowly walked toward him.  Darret remembering the atrocities that happened in his homeworld, the people that were slaughtered.  This was enough to make himself determined, slowly standing up.  Each trooper had their weapons at a range where they could kill their target.  Darret smiled weakly, “For Rakatan Prime” he jammed his hand on the button, causing the weapon, which had a second left, aimed at itself.  Their room lit with fire, as explosions took over the room.

Carth, and everyone else was already on the run when they heard an explosion go off.  They knew what went down.  Darret had given his life to save theirs.  They looked at Carth, who  had clinched his teeth, but he ignored it, as he, and the others had to escape an explosion.  All Carth could do is speak to himself, knowing that he won.  Darret sacrificed his life, so the galaxy could stay free.  A place where everyone could live.

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Revan had woken up, confused about what was going on, he tried to stand up, but he couldn’t.  The Jedi saw his leg was trapped by a pillar.  He tried to reach for his lightsaber, which was distances away from him, but someone stepped in front of him, blocking the blade.  Revan looked up, it was Scarus, he was covered in burns, he was missing a hand, and his other one had his one remaining lightsaber.  That is when he realized what had happened.

“It seems like your friends had already gotten the weapon” Scarus told him.

“Then you know its over” Revan told him, but the Sith lord shook his head.

“No its not, I still have you to kill” 

Revan sighed,“Its not too late Scarus.  Its not too late to step away from all of this” he said, almost sounding like a desperate man, in fact that he was, not being able to get up.

Scarus chuckled before speaking, “But it is too late.  I haven’t told you who I really am.  You might not remember me, but I was one of the Jedi who followed you in the Mandalorian Wars” Revan stood silent, but Scarus continued, “I followed you, and Malak.  For a time I believed in what we were doing, but then the war was over.  You two went to the unknown regions because you felt that there was a threat behind the war, so me, and a group of Jedi followed you.  Next thing we know you came back as Darth Revan, and  Darth Malak your apprentice.  Many of us were already tainted by the darkside, but we followed you.  Eventually Malak took over, and most of the Jedi with us were dead.  Me, and Darth Bandon were left.  We each completed until you killed him, and I became the only apprentice left.  My real name is Scan Oris, but that doesn’t matter, as there is no going back for me now” Scarus ignited his crimson lightsaber.  Revan closed his eyes, accepting his fate.  Just as he expected to lose his head, he ended up opening his eyes.  Scarus on the ground holding his side, as he was shot.  Revan looked to see who it was.  Canderous was holding a blaster from the distance, slowly walking to the Sith.  He then looked next to him to see Revan staring at him, as he was surprised. 

Canderous looked back at the Sith, kicking him in the face to knock him out.  The Mandalorian quickly ran over to his friend.  He helped him, as Canderous used his strength to drag Revan out of the pillar.  He sat him down, as Revan just looked at him with confusion.  Last they spoke, he ordered Canderous to take Bastila to safety, now he's here.  Before he could speak, Candeorus cut him off, “Don’t worry Bastila is fine, which is more than I could say about you”

“Where is she?” Revan asked.

“She insisted on taking an escape pod to help the remaining Republic forces.  Don’t worry they have her”

“You could have went with her to escape all this carnage” Revan said, holding his leg together, trying to sit up”

“You are right, but I’m glad I didn’t or else you wouldn’t be here” Canderous patted Revan on the arm before picking him up.

“My leg is broken, I think you should go on without me, the ship is falling about.  Go find Carth, and get out of here” Revan told him.

Canderous refused, “Sorry, not leaving a friend behind again.  Besides I promised myself I would get you back to her in one piece.  Lets go” 

The two walked out of the throne room, taking the elevator.  Once they got out, they could see the true destruction that the Eradicator left the Fist.  Revan could sense Carth, and everyone else was fine, but he was missing one person, however Revan didn’t have any time for that.  The two tried to escape, and Revan used his remaining arm to activate his lightsaber, blocking the shots of the Sith troopers.  Canderous just took a balster, and shot them.  They tried their best to get to the Ebon Hawk that was distances away from where they were at, but the ship continued to fall apart.  

“Come in.  Onasi to Canderous, where are you” it was Carth trying to contact Canderous.  Canderous picked up, “I’m here, I have Revan”

“Alright I just got word that Tarkin, and Vandar are with Bastila.  They informed me that they took care of the Sith.  Remnants are slowly retreating back, I suspect this ship if it doesn’t fall apart will leave soon.  Where are you?”

Canderous sat Revan down before answering his comms, “I am with Revan, we are trying to get out of here, but each doorway is either sealed with Sith scum, or the rubble of the ship is blocking each exit, but don’t worry we will get there” 

“Alright because I am at the Hawk already.  Darret sacrificed himself to destroy the weapon.  We are holding off each Sith trooper from escaping, but we don’t have long”

Revan pulled Canderous aside, “Go there's not much time.  With my leg, I will only be slowing you down”

Canderous shook his head, “I can’t, Bastila will never forgive me” 

“Well she is going to have to.  Its a Jedi’s duty to sacrifice himself for the greater good of the galaxy” that is when Revan felt a slap to his face.

“What's the point if you are not in it.  Bastila wants you home, she wants to settle down with you.  I know you feel the same.  Can’t do that if you are dead” 

Revan was a bit surprised, but shook it off, “Alright, but Carth already said we don’t have much time.  We will need another way” 

“We need an escape pod” Candeorus spoke on comms again, “Carth go without us, Revan, and I will take an escape pod.  Before you argue back there isn’t much time, so go” 

Carth obviously didn’t like that idea, but he saw the destruction around him.  He already knew that there wasn't much time, “Alright I am trusting you two” he then hung up comms.

Canderous lifted Revan up, as they walked off, trying to find where the escape pods were.  They barged their way through four troopers, Revan used the force to throw them out of the way.  They made it towards the side of the ship.  There was one last pod.  Everyone else took the rest.  In their way were Sith assassins.  Revan nodded to Canderous, as he let go.  He then tackled one of the assassins, while one fought Revan.  The Jedi was injured, all he could do was defend himself.  Revan’s lightsaber was lowered, causing the Sith to lift him in the air and throw him back. 

Canderous was doing better against the assassin.  He dodged his lightsaber, catching his wrist, he twisted it, dropping the lightsaber.  He turned his head to see Revan struggling.  Canderous used his strength to lift the assassin up before throwing him to the ground.  He then used his blaster to shoot him.  He then took the assassin's lightsaber and threw it at Revan, who caught it.  Revan jammed the Sith in the chest with it, killing him.  He then fell on the floor exhausted.  He was tired, feeling the pain in his sides, which made him realize his pain was worse than he thought.  Troopers came in to attack them.  Canderous used his Mandalorian training to fight them off.  One was about to shoot him, but Revan just threw him in the air with the force.

Canderous then helped him up, then went in the last space pod.  He punched into the coordinates before they were shipped out into space.

The two just stood there, as their pod was just floating in space.  Feeling relief, they saw one side of the Fist, seeing it was half destroyed.  That is where the Eradicator was, and now its gone.  Their mission was completed.  The Sith were stopped, and now the weapons used to destroy planets are destroyed.  It then disappeared in space along with the rest of the Sith fleet that ended up burning.  

The two were at peace.  A small ship went above them, attaching its cables to the pod before flying off to the remaining Republic Capital ahead.

The Ebon Hawk had brought the escape pod containing Candeorus, and Revan, as Carth rushed to help them out.  Tarkin along with Bastila, and Vandar with a group of Republic soldiers went out to greet them.  A stretcher was brought out to lay the wounded.  Revan laid on there.  Bastila tried to talk to him, but he was lost in thought.  He couldn’t help, but to feel peace.  He had saved the Republic once again, he felt like a true Jedi again, writing the wrongs to his mistake.  A smile went on his face before Revan closed his eyes.

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Revan woke up in a medical center, feeling like he was doing better.  The leg was healing, and the third degree burns on his body were vanishing, as it has been a day since the attack.  Beside him was Bastila, who had spent an entire night not leaving his side, as she didn’t the whole time they were there.  He smiled, as she woke up.

“Finally you are up, how is your body feeling?” she asked.

Revan stood up, still in pain, but not as bad it was before, “Could be worst, what about you?” 

“I had been checked out already, the droids said I am fine, just minor injuries” 

“Thats good” Revan said.

The two were interrupted, as Vandar along with Carth, Canderous, Tarkin, and Chancellor Cressa walked it. 

“How are you feeling Revan?” Master Vandar asked.

“I am doing well, Master, thankfully, I will probably be out in a week” Revan told him.  The GrandMaster smiled.

“The remnants have all fell back.  The Sith stopped, and the Republic was saved by you once again.  Well done, all of you” the Chancellor commended them, but this moment was interrupted by Tarkin.

“Still many lives were lost because the four of you disobeyed an order when we told you to return.  Master Shan, your battle meditation nearly destroyed the Republic again, when we warned you this would happen, you still choose your desires over your duty..  I say Master Shan should be held responsible for her actions.”

Revan was enraged.  Carth immediately came to her defense, “It was not her fault.  She was doing it against her will, and besides if it wasn’t for her then there wouldn’t be a Republic right now!” 

“We would have whipped the Sith sooner if you listened.  It doesn’t change the fact it was her that nearly whipped us out.” Tarkin still refuses to listen.  He soon found himself on the ground, as Canderous landed a punch on his face with Carth holding him back from continuing.

Bastila stepped in, stopping any more tension, “He may have a point.  Not saying I asked for this, but lately I haven’t fully committed myself to the Jedi.  My actions nearly destroyed the Republic again.  The pod they put me in may have forced me to use my abilities, but it still was me.  While I was there I thought about what was important to me.  Which is why I decided that I am stepping down from the Jedi order.  That is how I will take responsibility” she looked at Vandar, who just stared at her, “Your not in trouble, but If you wish to take time off from the Order, then we won’t stop you” 

“Thank you Master” Bastila said, as she bowed her head.

Revan looked at her with a smile.  Once everyone left the room it was just them.  The two stayed silent for a while.  Eventually it was almost time to go back to their apartment, the one they haven’t seen since they left.  Before they could leave, he stopped Bastila to talk.  

“Wait” he said, placing his hands on hers, this caused Bastila to raise her eyebrow, “You know we have been through a lot.  A Lot has recently changed”

“Of course, Revan, are you referring to me leaving the Jedi Order?” she asked.

Revan shook his head, “No that's not what I mean, I mean we have been through a lot.  I was worried about you this whole time.  Honestly I don’t know where my path would lead if something happened to you”

“But nothing happened, Revan, what are you talking about?  Are you referring to me being captured again?” Bastila found herself getting annoyed, she was starting to think Revan was pitting her.  He came in closer, “Look I am not trying to put you in a uncomfortable precision, but I had lot of time to think about our future” 

Bastila froze, not sure where this is going folds her arms.

“Bastila I want us to get married” Revan blurted out.

Bastila was stunned, “Excuse me.  You want us to get married?”

“I know we hadn’t had much time together, but recently I could feel our emotions collide whenever one of us got taken prisoner.  I love you Bastila, I want to start a life with you.  Bastila Shan will you marry me” he then found himself on his good knee, almost like he was begging her to get married.  

Bastila walked forward.  Pulling Revan up to his feet, she brings him in for a kiss, “I do” the two smile, and kiss again.

Two weeks later in the halls of the Jedi Temple, Revan was in front of the stairs to the entrance, wearing white Jedi ceremonial robes.  Behind him was Canderous.  In Front of them were Bastila, who was wearing the same uniform as Revan.  Everyone surrounded them from Jedi to Chancellor Cressa.  In the crowd was Zaalbar, and Mission, who had just recovered from her wounds.  Even the Rakatans who were scheduled to go back to their homeworld stayed, as it was a celebration.  Revan was getting Married to Bastila Shan.  Once it was announced Master Vandar, and other council members who were friends of theirs offered the temple as a place to have their wedding.  Those that disapproved like Vrook, and Atris were not there.

  Carth came between them, as he was asked by them if he could marry them, which Carth happily agreed.  The two made their vows, as they pressed their lips against each other, causing a spark of joy throughout the whole crowd with T3 launching fireworks into the air with excitement.

There was a whole celebration.  Many people were talking to each other.  Carth was seen talking to Hemmit, and Memmit.  Bastila came in to join the conversation, “Revan, and I are glad you could make it. I heard you were leaving” 

Hemmit talked first, “First thing Tomorrow.  We wanted to stay, and be there for you least we could do after all we been through”

“Its a shame Darret isn’t around to see this” Memmit said with a sad face.

Carth also felt bad, but he raised his glass, “Well to friends we lose, and friends we gain.  Hopefully we can all see each other again in the future.  Maybe you guys could stay”

The two Rakatans shook their heads.  Hemmit spoke first, “First we got to return to our home world to rebuild.  Maybe one day when everything is settled then we could return to the galaxy.  Maybe we will join the Republic”

“Well I look forward to it” Carth said, as the four enjoyed a laugh.

Bastila was seen walking around the crowd.  She is stopped by Vandar, and Lestin stood in front of her, greeting her, “Masters” she said bowing her head.

“At ease Bastila, this is your night” Vandar said.

“I heard you are leaving the Jedi Order?” Master Lestin said with a sad look.  

Bastila felt bad, “I am sorry Masters.  After everything I just need time.  Perhaps one day I will return”

“You will always have a home here Bastila.  Like I said, you will always be welcome back here” Vandar assured her.  She bowed her head as a thank you.

“Where is Revan?” Lestin asked her.  Bastila wasn’t sure, she hadn't seen him since the ceremony.  She walked around looking for him.  She went to the ledge of the building finding her new husband standing out alone.  She came wrapping her arms around him, “My love this is our party.  Why don’t you come back to join us?”

Revan smiled, turning his head, “I’m sorry Bastila just thinking about the people we have lost.  Everything up to now.  I did research, Scarus was a Jedi, and I put him on his path.  I did the same with Alek.  I can’t help to blame myself”

“You can’t blame Revan.  They chose their choice.  You tried to save them, but there is some people who don’t want to be saved”

Revan sighed, “You are right, I guess I have a lot on my mind.  So much error was done on my part, but if it wasn’t for that then we wouldn’t be where we are now” he chuckled, as he thought to himself as if it was a joke.  He kissed her cheek, “Come on lets go”

The two walked off by each other's side, as they promised they would always do.  As they were walking through a crowd, Revan looked up in the sky.  Having to recall Scarus’s words on the Fist.  The Jedi Master had wondered if its possible a threat much dangerous then the Sith Empire he, and Malak created are still wandering through the galaxy.  He however dismissed it for the first time wanting to be in the moment.  Whatever threat came his way, Revan for the first time realized he isn’t alone anymore.  He smiled, as he was surrounded by his friends who have been his companions for an entire year.  The crew of the Ebon Hawk were seen happier then they have been before.

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The Fist found itself floating in space heavily damaged along with the remainder of the fleet.  The explosion took out more than half the vessel with the other end filled with ray shields so no one could be sucked into space.  Silent, no one knew what to do, not even Darth Scarus who was just laying on his chair.  Tattoos badly burned, and missing a hand, he sat the whole time in silence.  Angry, and enraged, all his plans failed.  Other vessels that survived the battle over Coruscant had all scattered.  He pondered in his thoughts, as he didn’t know what to do next, all he could do was look at the damage around him, cursing Revan, and his friends for ruining his plans.  Comms suddenly went off, which alarmed the fallen Sith.

“Lord Scarus, we are being attacked.  We don’t know who it is, but they have lightsabers” someone from the bridge told him before all communication was cut off.

  Suddenly the Sith lord turned his head up, he was confused, not sensing there was another party on board.  Suddenly he saw two figures stepping out of the elevator.  He looked to see who it was.  A woman with white hair, and covered with black robes.  He couldn’t tell who it was under the hood.  The other one was dressed in dark robes, and had a mask shaped like a skeleton.  Scarus stood up, but was pushed back into his seat by the woman.

“Sit Scarus” the woman said.

Confused, Scarus sat up before being pushed back by the force again.  He looked at the two with confusion.  He could sense the darkside within them, but didn’t know who they were.

“Who are you?” Scarus demanded to know.

The woman spoke, I am Treya, and this is my apprentice Darth Nihilus.  I have come here for you” she told him.

“Come to join my Sith Empire?” Scaus asked, but quickly felt mocked when Treya laughed.

“Empire?  I see no one aside from this vessel.  No, I came to  kill you.  The other Masters of the demand it for your failure” 

Scarus, not sure what she meant, had no facial expression on his face.  He stood up, igniting his lightsaber, but before he could swing it, he dropped to his knees.  The Sith lord was huffing, and puffing, as he felt life leave his body.  He looked up to see Nihilus had his hand stretched out, using a technique that was draining the force from his body.  Scarus tried to stand, when he did, he slowly made his way towards the other Siths.  He was about to swing his lightsaber, but the blade fell out of his hand, and into Treya’s.  Scarus then went on his knees again.  This time Nihilus put his hand on Scarus’s face, sucking more of the force out of him.  He continued until he stopped, removing his hand.  Scarus fell on the ground, his skin now turned to skeleton.  

Treya smirked, as she saw the lifeless body of Malak’s final apprentice.  She wished her own apprentice well down, as he talked to her in a foreign language.

Stepping out of the elevator was another Sith lord.  He had one good eye, and whole body was rotten.  He walked towards his Master, and bowed.

Treya looked back to greet her other apprentice, “Sion, I assumed everyone on board that was loyal to Scarus’s cause is dead?”

“Yes Master Treya.  I have killed everyone on board, but those that stood by our side”

“Good, then our work here is done.  We will return to the unknown regions to gather our strength.  When the time is right the Sith Triumvirate will strike” Kriea turned around.  Joined by her apprentices, she looked out the window with no expression on her face.  She just wandered off in thought, as a new era was about to begin.