Chapter 1 – Coruscant
Jacen Solo's ship landed on an isolated landing pad at the Senate Building on Coruscant. I slipped off the ship while Jacen left the ship and I made my way towards the Senate Building. Once inside the building, I removed my shadow appearance and headed towards the stairs leading to the hoverpads. I made sure to be as subtle so that I wouldn't attract attention to myself. I ventured farther into the building itself because I couldn't find the stairs. After about 100 yards, an intersection came into view. I knew that I would become lost if I were to head in any direction. So I made my way back to the ship I stowed away upon.
I was able to make it back to the ship without anyone detecting anything suspicious. The ship wasn't guarded so I was able to board it without any hitches. I made it up to the cockpit and discovered a problem: I didn't know how to fly a ship. Since I was abandoned on Korriban when I was 6 years old and raised by spirits still on Korriban I never learned how to fly a ship.
I had an idea. Since the Heart of Graush was combined in my own body I should be able to access all of the spirits within the heart. If I could access the spirits then I could use their knowledge to pilot the ship. I shut the blast doors of the ship and made sure that no one would be able to access it. I then sat on the floor and meditated, focusing on the spirits within the heart. While meditating I grew warmer and warmer. All of a sudden I was snapped out of my meditations.
I had moved from where I was sitting on the floor and into the seat behind the controls of the ship. Looking outside of the window I noticed that I was no longer at the Senate Building, but in the underworld of Coruscant. I looked around checking to make sure that I was the only one on the ship. A severe burning started at the area where my heart was. I rushed to a mirror and glanced at my reflection. I was still a tall 20 year old with brown hair, brown eyes, and a five o'clock shadow. Then the image swirled and I looked upon the face of Marka Ragnos, a Dark Lord of the Sith.
Ragnos looked just like the shade I had encountered on Korriban in his tomb. He was dressed in full battle armor and had a blue tint to his skin. His Sith features even more noticeable now than when I had seen him in the tomb. When I tried to speak I couldn't, I was being controlled. Then my lips started moving like I was talking.
"Do not worry young Yu-Sien." Marka Ragnos was speaking. "When you call upon the spirits inside of the Heart of Graush they are able to temporarily take control of your actions. We are here to guide you. I have taken you to the underbelly of Coruscant. From here you must find a ship and travel to Odryn to find the Helm of Dathka Graush. Dathka believes that the helm has not been destroyed. Odryn has not been occupied since the Sanctum of the Exalted was destroyed. We do not know if the helm is still on Odryn, but it is up to you to find out. Good luck young one and may the dark side guide you." The mirror flashed and I was able to control my body once again.
The Heart has many mysteries still yet to discover, but I'll have to wait. This ship is probably being tracked by Jacen's forces. I quickly gathered my composure and ran out of the ship.
I had no idea where I was going or what time it was, but I managed to find a small bar, Grath's Tavern. Not knowing what to do, I proceeded to head inside. The tavern was full of alien species I have never seen before. Aliens were playing Pazaak at tables around the tavern. At one side was the bar with, I presume, Grath staning behind serving drinks. The center of the room had several holo dancers which men were crowding around.
I headed over to the bar to talk to bar tender. The tender was chunky, medium height, and had four arms. From the lessons of the Dark Lord's I presume he is a Codru-Ji, a canine like species. I sat down at the bar several seats away, waiting to be served. The server walks over and stands in front of me.
"Welcome to Grath's Tavern. What do you want?"
"I would like some information."
Grath leans closer and whispers.
"What type of information are you looking for?"
"I need to know where I can get a ship."
"This is Coruscant! You can get a ship wherever you want." Grath laughs out loud in obvious disdain.
"You don't understand me. I am looking to get a ship, at no cost to me. And immediately."
"Are you out of your bloody brain? Ships aren't free" Sarcastically remarked by Grath.
"Then I suspect you find a free one."
"And why would I do that?"
I take my lightsaber off of my hip and place it point straight at his chest. I moved my hand up the handle so that my finger was right on the ignition.
"Because if you don't, you will be dead."
"Ok, Ok. You drive a hard bargain. Let me see what I can do."
Grath moves as fast as his legs could take him away from me and into a back room about 10 feet away. I can hear murmuring coming from the room. I move closer to the door, only to hear the murmuring becoming louder and the beginning of an argument. I moved to stand right next to the door and heard the yell and screams of Grath and the person he is talking to. I take the lightsaber off of my hip and place it in my hand, ready to use at a moment's notice.
I jumped into the back room and found Grath in the middle of a heated argument with a female Dodru-Ji. In between their snarls I was able to pick up something about a ship.
"STOP Fighting!" I manipulated the force in order to force Grath and the other from fighting, which they did. "Now tell me about this ship."
"The ship isn't up for sale" the female Dodru-Ji commanded.
Grath then followed like he lost the fight, "Yes, I am sorry but there is no ship available."
"Now if you leave we won't be forced to call the authorities" the female pronounced.
"And how about you shut the hell up" I demand of the female.
"Are you going to let him talk to me that way!"
"No dear, would you please leave sir. We mean you no trouble."
"I am afraid that there is trouble and it starts with her. Either you give me that ship or she is dead."
"You can't kill me! I have done nothing wrong. Your quarrel is with Grath and not me."
"You have five more seconds."
Grath turns towards the female takes out his concealed pistol and points it towards her.
"I am sorry dear, but you have caused me too much trouble to be of any more use. Goodbye."
"Please don't Garth! NO…" her screams were cut short as Grath shot her.
"I'll show you to the ship."
