Discliamer: I do not own Star Wars. But I do own this story's plot and almost all characters in it.

The Fall

Chapter 1: Mission Briefing

Darth Galius had once been a kind, generous, and loving Jedi. He had been an exceptional Jedi Knight by the name of Owex Bell. He had several close friends within the Jedi Order, a few who were on the Jedi Council on Coruscant. He was very well suited to be on the Council, but the Council neglected to place him on it, and this was one factor that influenced his fall to the Dark Side.

We'll begin our story a short time before his fall, and you will learn how this once great Jedi Knight became the Dark Lord of the Sith. The story begins on Tatooine, where Owex is in the local cantina in Anchorhead, listening to a few die-hard swoop racing fans.

"There is no possible way Kuroth can beat Cassus. Cassus is just too fast for him." one fan said. "Kuroth is going to beat Cassus so bad that Cassus'll run home crying." another fan said. Cassus Katar and Kuroth Sett were the two best swoop racers on Tatooine. Several people have claimed to have seen Kuroth either attempting to, or actually succeeding in fixing his opponents' swoop bikes.

Owex pulled his holo-communicator out of his robes. He went to a deserted section of the cantina and listened to a message the Jedi Council had sent him. "Master Bell, we request that you please return to Coruscant. We have an urgent mission at hand." the hologram of Master Kasra said. Owex then left the cantina, on his way to his ship, the Light Bringer. He entered the Light Bringer and plotted a course for Coruscant.

The ship took off, and Owex sat down in the cockpit, making sure the trip went smoothly. Several hours later, Owex landed the ship outside of the Jedi Temple. As the Light Bringer touched down, Owex opened the exiting ramp, and he then exited the ship.

He walked into the Temple, and was first greeted by a group of Younglings who had instantly recognized him. As he proceeded through the Temple, he had to stop several times in order to say hello to fellow Jedi.

Well, Owex finally made it to the Jedi Council Chambers, and he had been curious as to what the 'urgent mission' from the Council was. He walked to the center of the Chamber and bowed to the Councilors. "Hello there, Master Bell. It's good to see you again." Master Voria said to him. "Its good to be back, Master Voria." Owex replied. "Now, on to the mission," Master Lanis said, "We are sending you to Korriban, Master Bell."

"Korriban? We haven't sent any Jedi there for years. What is it that you would have me do there, Master Lanis?" Owex asked. "We have received word of a few rogue Jedi that are attempting to revive ancient Sith teachings and begin a Sith Academy of sorts." Master Kasra informed him. "You will not be going alone, however, Master Bell. You will be accompanied by your close friend, Master Dakaar." Master Lanis told him.

"Very well, Masters. I will be prepared to depart tomorrow morning." Owex said. He bowed, and left the Chambers. "Do you think they can handle this alone?" Master Kasra asked his fellow Councilors. "I think we should send more than two Masters for a mission of this magnitude." Master Lanis replied. "Have faith in them," Master Voria said. "They'll finish this mission successfully, I know it."