Star Wars: Walking the Line
Prologue
Coruscant, 3972 BBY. The galaxy was a different place. The Mandelorian Wars were raging on near the outer rim. The Republic had fought for years now and the Madelorians were gaining the upper hand. But the wars on the outer rim are not the focus of our tale. Our story begins in Coruscants underbelly. In the dark of the night, two black furred Shistavanen Sith lords were on the run from a silent hunter. However, they could not go far. One of them was female and she was carrying a pup. From behind, the sound of an Aratech sniper rifle boomed in the distance, each shot missed the fleeing couple, so the hunter changed tactics. If the sith lord and lady could just find the next med clinic, they might have a chance. The female's mate would have killed the hunter, but he had to protect the child.
Faster they ran until the female could run no more. Seeing his mate lag behind, the male scooped her up and tried to carry her forward, fueling his muscles with the force. Suddenly, the sound of a slashing lightsaber cut through the night sky. In a brilliant flash of light and a massive thud, the couple's pursuer fell to the ground. A lone human with a dual hilt blue lightsaber stepped out of the shadows. The hunter tried to get off a clean hit, but it was quickly deflected. In one fluid motion, the Jedi decapitated the hunter.
"Are you two alright?" asked the man. "Not often you see Shistavanen outside the Uvena system." By the power armor worn by the male, the human assumed he was with the Republic, maybe a trooper on the wrong side of the galaxy.
"My wife could go into labor any minute. I need to get her to a med clinic!"
"The underbelly of Coruscant is hardly the place to find a med clinic. Why stray so far from the upper level?"
"We don't have a choice." replied the Male. The female screamed in pain. "Her water just broke! Can you take us to a clinic?"
"Not here." said the human. "I can take you to the upper levels and get you the best possible care." With that, the trio left for an open square, where the human kept his rental speeder. He clicked open the door and all three beings stepped inside. They began the ascent into the upper levels. In the awkward silence, the human tried to break the ice. "I'm Jedi Master Andoa Wisac, by the way."
A look of fear dominated the Shistavanens' faces. As members of the Sith, they knew well of Master Wisac. He was said to have singlehandedly defeated 10 Sith Warriors in just under 15 seconds. They tried their best to hide their fear and were succeeding for the most part. Suddenly, the speeder housing the trio was cut off and nearly blindsided, scratching up the side of the vehicle.
"Keep it smooth. We've got a pup on the way!" yelled the male Shistavanen. The next few minutes were far smoother and they finally reached Medstar General Hospital. Upon exiting the vehicle, the Shistavanen male looked at the side and winced. It didn't look good. "Aren't you worried about that scratch?" he asked.
"She's a rental." replied Wisac casually. Upon entering the light of the hospital, the couple's alignment became clear as day. Wisac could tell instantly they were of the Sith. A male Sith Warrior and female Inquisitor respectively. Wisac reached for his lightsaber, but decided against it. It was not the way of the Jedi to take the life of an unborn child. Instead, he decided to file the paperwork to get them in. Almost immediately, two service droids came to take the pregnant inquisitor to a vacant room.
Wisac left for the military wing. He needed to see some friends who were injured in the Mandelorian Wars. The Sith Warrior went in the other direction, hoping to witness the birth of his child. The droids told him to wait outside, just so he didn't get in the way. He paced around the waiting room for a while when Wisac showed up. "All is well, I hope." he said to the Sith Warrior.
"It's been over an hour. What if something went wrong?"
"I want to just say I know you're with the Sith. But for the sake of the child, I must take care of you. This IS the best hospital on Coruscant." said Wisac.
"It shows. How are the soldiers?" said the Warrior, hoping to change the topic.
"They should be fine by the end of the night. Fit for battle in a week." as Wisac said this, a protocol droid made his way into the waiting room.
"Canis Wadan? Is there a Canis Wadan here." the Shistavanen raised his hand and the droid made his way toward the two force users. "Kipcha is just fine. And congratulations on your newly born son. What shall you name him?"
"Jonlo. Jonlo Wadan." said Canis.
"I doubt you and Kipcha can raise the child knowing what you do for a living." said Wisac.
"We wanted to have him born on Korriban, but Dreshdae is the worst place to raise a child, even if he will be a Warrior like me. What should we do?"
"The Jedi part of me says you shouldn't raise him just on the grounds that you are both Sith. However, if you cannot raise him, the Jedi will take him in." said Wisac.
"The very idea disgusts me. But there is no other option. I always wanted our child to follow in our footsteps." said Canis.
"In time," said Wisac "he may choose his own path. Whether that leads him to the light or the dark is his choice. One day, you may be reunited."
"Then, since I have no other choice, I leave Jonlo to the Jedi. Promise me one thing, though." Canis said as he removed two lightsabers from his belt. Both featured the awkward hook grip that kept force sensitive opponents off guard. "When he is old enough, give him these to remember me. Provide whatever crystals you will, but the frames must remain. I built these myself, and I want him to keep these."
"These blades will serve him well. Jar'Kari training, no doubt." said Wisac
"Jar'Kari." replied Canis. The Warrior went off to his wife's room to take his child for Andoa, and to say one last goodbye. "I pray we meet again one day, but it is time for us to leave you. When you're older, you will understand." Canis took the child out to Andoa. Like his parents, Jonlo had black fur and yellow eyes, but he had gained one thing exclusively from his father: a wolven tail. Reluctantly, he handed over his child.
"When he is older, I will tell him everything. And take this. It will keep us in touch." said Wisac as he handed Canis a comlink. Suddenly, Canis remembered one last thing. From a pocket in his robes, he produced a Sith holocron.
"Should I die before he comes of age, give him this when his training is complete." Wisac took the holocron and pocketed it.
"I assure you, he will be well watched over. I shall make sure of that." Wisac left that moment with the pup, lightsabers and holocron in tow. Canis stood there watching the Jedi master take his son. A single tear rolled down his cheek, its path crooked through his fur. He went to find Kipcha and take her back to their ship to return to Korriban. Despite earlier protest, she knew this was the best option for young Jonlo.
"I'm not good at this Light side crap, but I know this is best for him." said Kipcha.