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Wearing his usual white jedi garbs, 17-year old Ben Skywalker put on his utility belt, which held his lightsaber, then grabbed and put on his brown jedi robe. The red-haired jedi exited his room then quietly made his way down the halls of the Jedi Academy. It was late at night and everyone in the academy was asleep making it somewhat easy for Ben to sneak out. The only thing Ben found to be difficult was making sure that no one sensed his presence. So he had to be extra careful not to make a lot of noise.

Ben enjoyed taking his night time walks. Mainly because it allowed him time to be alone so he can sort out his thoughts or feelings. And it gave him several moments of peace and relaxation, which were a real blessing for Ben especially after having a rough or stressful day at the Academy.

Ben exited the Academy then happily breathed the fresh air of Mon Calamari. He smiled feeling a real sense of peace entering his mind and soul. He walked down the ferrocrete steps that led to solid earth. Then once at the bottom, he began his short journey to the beach which wasn't too far from the Jedi Academy. After a 9-minute walk, Ben finally made it to the beach, the place he always goes to whenever he really he needs to think to himself. The Mon Calamari moon was bright and full that night and the ocean along with its breeze were calm and tranquil.

Ben folded his arms then slowly began to walk through the white sandy beach. He began thinking about the last couple of days. It wasn't his jedi training sessions with his master and cousin, Jaina Solo, that made his days stressful. It was more of his social life that made things hectic, or, to be more precise, his love life.

Out of all the beautiful women at the Academy, there was only one woman who Ben held deep feelings for. His best friend that he has known since he was 10, Keira Katarn. She is the 18-year old daughter of Kyle Katarn. But to Ben she's the most beautiful woman in the entire galaxy. When they first met Ben was 10-years old and Keira was 11 and they soon became good friends. But as years passed by, Ben began to develop deep feelings for Keira and startedliking her more than just a friend. Although he has deep feelings for her, he doesn't really know if she feels the same way towards him. Now recently he was beginning to think that maybe she didn't feel the same way and only likes him as a friend. The very thought made Ben feel really sad. To make things worst, 21-year old Valin Horn, son of Corran Horn and apprentice to Zekk, who was another friend of Ben also has deep feelings for Keira. And lately Ben has noticed that Keira had been spending a little bit more time around Valin and was becoming an even closer friend with Valin. And could possibly become much more. That very thought made Ben feel even more miserable.

Several times when they were hanging out, Ben attempted to ask her out or tell her how he feels. But on every attempt, he would get really nervous and end up not telling her.

Ben stopped for a minute then gazed out at the large beautiful ocean. The peaceful sound and tranquil breeze made him think of Keira. He smiled as the image of her appeared in his head. Her long dark hair, her beautiful brown eyes, her juicy kissable looking lips, her smooth skin. Oh, if only I could wrap my arms around her and kiss her passionately. His smile vanished as he was slowly brought back to reality. Oh, who am I kidding. Why would Keira want to be with me when she could be with Valin. I am a good apprentice but I'm no Valin Horn. Ben sighed then continued to walk when suddenly he stopped.

Standing a couple of meters away from him, was a dark figure who wore all black pants, shirt, gloves, boots, and even a black cape with a hood. The bright moon light revealed the dark figure's facial features. Ben immediately noticed that the figure was indeed a male but his face greatly resembled a younger Luke Skywalker, Ben's father. His eyes however were yellow. Ben noted that there was something unnatural about the man's terrifying looking yellow eyes. Behind the figure was a swoop bike which he obviously used to get to the beach. Whoever this guy was Ben felt a dark power radiating from the person. He's a dark sider. Thought Ben. The figure looked at Ben then spoke in a dark, intimidating voice. "Hello, Benjamin. I've been waiting for you."

Ben stared at the man then put his hand on his light saber. "Who are you?" Ben asked cautiously.

The figure ignored Ben's question then continued. "Can you not feel it? Through the force."

"Feel what?"

"The connection between us. Whether you know it or not, you and I are both connected. It's a shame really. You and I finally meet and now it comes to this. One of us must live and one must die."

"Frankly, buddy, I don't know what you're gabbing on about. But since you are looking to start trouble you've come to the wrong beach. I'm not in the best of moods right now so starting trouble with me is not smart. Now for the last freaking time, who are you?"

Ben could now feel the anger and dark side energy emitting from the dark figure. The dark figure stared daggers at Ben then spoke. "Who am I? When this is over. When you have fallen to my blade. You'll never forget my name. I am Omega, Darth Omega. And even though you and I are connected, you are still a jedi." Darth Omega pulled out his lightsaber then activated the crimson red blade. "Don't worry the Dark Side is clouding the senses of your jedi friends. So no one will help you or sense my presence. Prepare to die, Benjamin."

Omega charged towards Ben ready to attack. Ben quickly thumbed on his green saber and deflected Omega's powerful strike. Omega swung his blade at Ben unleashing a flurry of quick slices and slashes which Ben easily parried with his green saber. Ben swiftly blocked another strike then launched a series of quick slices and swings at Omega. Omega with his red saber blocked each slice, then dodged Ben's next slash by side flipping to the left. Both of them charged each other and their sabers clashed with one loud hiss. Their sabers were locked for a minute, until they finally released their saber lock. The two combatanants then unleashed a series of slices, slashes, swings, and stabs at lightning speed. They both swung their sabers at such an amazing speed and grace that the sabers were like nothing but a quick blur. Their deadly, lightning quick saber dance lasted for 2 minutes until finally Omega delivered a swift kick to Ben's face which caused Ben to flip backwards. Ben gracefully landed on his feet then swung again but Omega dodged the swing by flipping over Ben's head. Omega landed on his feet then struck. Ben blocked the blow and their sabers were locked once more. They released their saber lock then backed away. Omega deactivated his lightsaber then spoke. "Impressive. I was expecting you to be an easy kill since you are a jedi apprentice. But you are tougher than I thought. Most impressive."

Ben deactivated his saber. "Thanks for the compliment." Ben said sarcastically. "As a jedi, I feel no anger nor hate towards you. I feel only pity. Although you are dark sider, I do not desire to kill you. So now, begone."

"Spoken like a true pathetic jedi. Obviously however the Force wishes you to live a little longer. And your skills have also proven that we are indeed connected."

"You keep saying we are connected. How? In what way?"

Omega smiled evily then pulled out a dagger. He lifted the dagger then plunged the blade into his left hand. He pulled out the now blood-stained dagger and tossed it to the sandy ground.

"Find the answer. The next time we meet, I will hope that you will know the truth right before I end your pathetic life. So long, Benjamin." Omega then flipped on to his swoop bike then quickly drove off.

Ben, who was still a little confused, picked up the blood-stained knife. He says we are connected, but how? Ben thought. Sheez, as if I didn't have enough on my mind. Now I have a sith lord who claims we're connected and wants to kill me at the same time. My life just keeps getting better and better. Ben sighed then stared at the knife. Ben knew that the blood on the knife held the answer to why Omega kept saying they were connected. Then a shocking and somewhat frightening thought entered Ben's mind. Omega did look alot like his father only younger was it possible that-. No, it can't be.

But Ben had to make sure. He dashed from the beach then headed straight for the Jedi Academy. First thing tomorrow, I'll tell my parents and master exactly what happened. Then find out exactly what is the DNA of this blood and hope my theory isn't true.

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Author Notes- That's the first chapter. I hoped you all liked it. I'll post the next one very soon.