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Destiny's Light: Why are you staring at me like that? Oh come on it's only been four months and fifteen days since the last time I updated this story.
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*The Cast chase the author around*
Callista: *enters* While they're chasing the author around, I'll say the disclaimer. Destiny's Light doesn't own Star Wars period. George Lucas owns Star Wars and everything associated with it. The only thing the author owns are the plot and any original characters. No suing please.
For some reason the revision that I did for this story wasn't how I wanted it, so I re-wrote it again. There may be things from the old revisions in here, the plot will have some new twists in it, and whatever else. I know for a fact that Callista didn't come into play until twelve or some years after Episodes IV, V, and VI, but not in this story. I plan to add her in. I'm saying that she and Geith did destroy the Eye of Palpatine, but they did it with different means. You'll have to find out how.
Warnings: If you don't like the idea of having Callista appearing before she was supposed to, then don't read this. Flames will be accepted. OOCness will be kept at a minimum.
Setting: Set during the Classic Trilogy time period (Episodes IV, V, and VI). I'm ignoring what actually happened in these episodes. For the first part of the prologue it starts where Callista and Geith go to stop the Eye of Palpatine, then it shifts to the present.
Rating: PG-13 for use of language, violence, etc. May be upgraded to R if it's necessary.
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama, Humor. More added if needed.
Fanfic type: Alternate Universe
~Blah~ character's point of view (first person)
::Blah:: character's thoughts while in third person
(Blah) my comments
Italics Force telepathy
indicate change of scenery, etc.
Part One: Prologue
A feeling of joy soared through Callista as she watched the dreaded Eye of Palpatine explode in a brilliant white light. Seeing that weapon destroyed meant that the Jedi hidden on Belsavis would be saved. :: We saved their lives today. I couldn't be happier :: She thought. The other person who helped in blowing up the weapon was her lover, Geith. Geith stood along side with Callista, cherishing the moment.
The final resting place for the Eye of Palpatine would be on Moonflower Nebula.
A pair of blue eyes discreetly watched the pair of Jedi. :: So the Eye of Palpatine is no more. Hn, these Jedi will be taken care of ::
"Callista, our actions saved those children on Belsavis, but what of the Empire? Surely they'll try again." Geith spoke.
Callista turned to look at him with cool grey eyes. "Perhaps they might Geith," she replied, "but that's why we're here stopping them. We can't let the Empire hunt all the Jedi down and exterminate them. That's the only way that the Sith can remain powerful; otherwise the Jedi would find a way to stop them."
"You're right Callista we have to stop them," Geith agreed, "Otherwise more Jedi will perish by the hands of Vader and the Empire."
The person that watched the exchange, gave a sly smile as she made her way towards them. Her cloak fluttered behind her as though it was a cape and her boots made little sound as she got closer to her destination.
The two Jedi.
An odd feeling crept into Callista's mind while it felt dark; like one of the Sith were here. Her fingers reached instinctively for the lightsaber at her belt. Geith watched Callista with a perplexed expression when he too sensed the presence. His brown eyes searched the surrounding area for it; turning sharply when he felt it behind him. Callista's fingers grasped the saber tightly as the presence appeared in front of them.
"So, you're the Jedi that destroyed the Eye of Palpatine. It would my pleasure to rid the galaxy of you two." the figure hissed. The figure pulled down her hood so Callista and Geith could see the locks of her bluish-purple hair tumble down. Next she pulled a lightsaber out and pressed the ignition button. Blue and violent hues stared at them in a beautiful, but deadly sight.
"Who are you?!" Geith demanded his lightsaber igniting to reveal a brilliant pale green color.
Their opponent smiled while Callista chose to study the situation. :: Who is this mysterious Sith? How could she have known that we destroyed that battlemoon, unless she was here too watching. We don't know how strong she is; the only thing that we do know is that she's a Sith ::
The blue-violet hued saber relaxed in her grasp. "Ah, the Jedi wants to know my name. If that's what you desire," she paused to smirk, "then let me tell you. I am Naomi and that's all you need to know." Naomi finished. With a flick of her wrist, she held her saber offensively, and made her first move. It took Geith by surprise; he brought his saber up to block it just seconds before the blade would have touched him. Naomi continued on with her assault with such ease that it made Callista nervous.
::With all of that continuous attacking, I wonder how Geith is managing to keep up with her. Why did she attack Geith first and not me? Does she know something that we don't? I want to join in and help him, but I'm getting an uneasy feeling when I suggest that:: Her grip on her saber lessened, but still held her hand there just in case…
Geith barely blocked a well-aimed thrust with his own blade. Sweat began to drip down his forehead as he continued on dueling. ::She's good I'll have to admit that. With our luck this Sith decides to show up and says she'll end our lives. I can't let that happen! Callista and I didn't come here to die just like that!:: With a surge of energy he didn't know he had, Geith pressed on the offensive.
A lock of her hair fell in front of her face as her opponent fought offensively. This pleased Naomi to no end. ::This Jedi is talented in the ways of the saber, but his offensive won't last long. I can see that he's starting to tire and I can use that as an advantage::
"You have kept up with me so far Jedi. Your advantage won't last; I guarantee it." Naomi spoke, her blue eyes revealing an evil glint to them. For one thing Callista sure didn't like that look in her eyes and apparently Geith didn't either. Naomi switched from being defensive to offensive in a blink of an eye. Her saber unleashed continuous attacks forcing Geith to be on the defensive. Geith's saber sizzled and crackled as he had to contastly duck, jump, evade, and block her attacks. ::Sithpawn! She's tougher then we thought. I can't keep this up much longer:: He thought.
Callista watched with worried eyes as Geith appeared to be tiring as the duel progressed. He barely blocked her attacks with his saber. ::Geith, you've got to hold on! You can't let this Sith win!:: she silently urged. "Geith! You can't let her win!!" Callista yelled out.
Callista's encouragement urged Geith to fight with his all, even if it meant that he might die. Naomi smiled wickedly as a devious thought escaped her lips in a hiss, "It's time to end this Jedi." The next attack she landed on Geith, it knocked his saber out of his hands, and she pointed her saber right at his chest. Callista looked on in horror. The next thing she knew; she ignited her lightsaber and charged at the female Sith. Naomi momentarily paused to throw Callista back with the aid of the Force.
The next few seconds seemed to slow as though time had stopped.
Callista was thrown back on the ground, her saber still in hand.
Geith cried out her name. "CALLISTA!!!!"
Naomi grinned wickedly and plunged her saber through Geith's heart.
"NOOOO!!!" Callista's voice screamed as Geith's body fell to the ground. Her grip on her saber lessened; she didn't care. The world around her dissolved as tears rolled down her face. It didn't matter to her that the Sith was near; Naomi would probably kill her too.
::How touching. This Jedi seems to have an attachment to this fallen one. No matter her fate will be different:: Naomi mused.
Callista didn't even notice when Naomi slammed her elbow into the back of her head and let darkness claim her.
~ Callista ~
Darkness…all around me. I thought at first that I was dead; then bits and pieces of what happened flooded back to me. I remember that Geith died by a thrust in his heart, my scream of agony, and finally darkness. Wait. That Sith. She killed him. My love. I couldn't be dead I didn't remember being in extreme pain after I blacked out. She must have knocked me out!
I forced my eyes to open slowly and adjust to my surroundings. When my eyes were fine, I saw piercing blue eyes looking at me.
"Well, you're awake at last Jedi." the female Sith's voice stated.
What an understatement. What does she want me to say? Yell at her for killing Geith? Probably.
"So, you're pleased that I'm awake? So you can kill me?" I scornfully reply.
"Patience Jedi, are you so eager to die? Death is not a suitable punishment for you; I have a better idea." Naomi replied.
Better idea? What could be worse then death? I look down to see that I still have my lightsaber, strange I could have sworn I dropped it when I fell unconscious. Naomi must have picked it up and gave it back to me. But why? What about Geith's? Did she keep it for herself or destroy it? I stayed silent as I looked around at my surroundings. The place reminded me of some training facility in a sense. I saw various training weapons and armor lying around, but I also saw lots of equipment. Why would she have equipment here?
My gaze returned to her own.
"What could be worse then death? Isn't death what I deserve?" I inquired.
Amusement flickered in her features. What could be so amusing?
"There is something worse then death. It's called deep hibernation." Naomi said, putting emphasis on the last two words.
She means to put me in a Force trance!? H-How will that… No…it can't be…
The truth dawned on me with her words, but I wouldn't show her the satisfaction that I was afraid of this. My calm grey eyes remained as they were. I saw the depths of her eyes while I kept a cool gaze at her.
"It's all right to show fear Jedi you're not immune to it. Just relax; it won't hurt. Now you get to spend the rest of internality with nothing but your memories." Naomi answered. She spread out her hands, while starting to speak a language that I've never heard before.
[1] "Fa vem nzfhma dn ztyev azdgzu nfom fgfu, vem pfzztcy dn mvmlcfz azmmj xmprdca. Hfu udi azmmj ndlmwml tc vem omjvea dn oflrcmaa."
At first nothing happen. Then a strange feeling entered the core of my body; something warm but yet cold. This feeling slowly made its way, inch by inch, as it consumed my entire body. I felt my eyelids drooping. NO! I mustn't feel asleep! I have to fight it! I tuned into my Force powers and attempted to halt the feeling from taking over. At first it seemed like I was holding it back, but I saw Naomi give me a wicked grin.
"There's no stopping it Jedi. Once the spell has been cast, it cannot be reversed. Farewell." Naomi said matter-of-factly.
After she said those words, the feeling overtook my Force powers, and I found myself losing consciousness. The image of Naomi blinked in and out of my vision, slowly becoming fuzzier till finally my eyes closed and I knew no more.
~ Naomi ~
Her body crumbled into a heap on the floor in front of me. At last, the Jedi that destroyed the Eye of Palpatine are no more.
Now what to do with her body…
"Ah, yes. I shall seal her body into a special coffin that I made and dump it on an uninhabited planet. As for which one, I've decided on [2] Cfxdd. No one would think of finding anybody there; besides the planet is only ruins now and her body can be hidden more easily."
My fingers withdrew something from my belt; the lightsaber of the fallen male Jedi. I laughed silently as my eyes looked over the saber and I got to work.
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Translations:
[1] As the flames of light slowly fade away, the calling of eternal sleep beckons. May you sleep forever in the depths of darkness.
[2] Naboo
That's it for the Prologue. See what happens next in Chapter One. Please R&R!
-- Destiny's Light