Good afternoon, everyone! How are you doing on the warm day of June 20, 2018? I'm pretty well, as I've got plenty of time to write due to my mother resting, and my sister is out for several hours. So, as we end the Jensaarai arc on this chapter, I'll move onto our less savory allies, and then make the debut of three lethal servants of Sauron. Well, I'd better get started on this story, as I want to write at least another thousand words in this story by the end of the day. Hey, maybe I'll be able to write another two thousand words instead. That would just be splendid. Anyway, back to the story.

(June 21, 2018 Addendum.) Good afternoon. How are you all doing on this warm day? I'm all right, because, by this point, I've written around three thousand words in this chapter so far, which is in less than twenty-four hours. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I'll be a bit busy for a while, as I have a haircut to go to soon, and then I have to complete my online orientation for my university that I'm going to in the fall, so I will likely not be able to write as much as I'd like to. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but my academics take precedence over fanfiction writing, no matter how awesome and exhilarating writing is to me. Hey, I just saw on Wookieepedia that today is the 12th anniversary of the debut of the first issue of Star Wars: Legacy. Man, does that take me back to the golden age of Star Wars. Oh, and, I just discovered the comic book-crossover titled Injustice vs. the Masters of the Universe, which is connects the Injustice Universe with He-Man. Man, does that name take me back to the old but glory days of Cartoon Network. I can't wait to collect that series in a few weeks. Well, back to writing.

"I was not expecting such a warm welcome from you, Lady Shara, after the trauma that my Jedi Order put you and your followers under." Ylenic enquiringly, but politely, asked, which earned a chuckle from Shara.

"Well, receiving visions of the galaxy's enslavement by one of many potential evils forces one to realize that we need to put aside our prejudices if we're going to survive." Shara calmly stated, which earned a nod of understanding from this time's Jedi Knight.

"War does make strange bedfellows." Akku stated as he smiled from smiling at Tau and Ahsoka during that statement, making them glare at the Mandalorian captain in pure irritation.

"That it does, Captain Seii; that it does." Shara said in concurrence before she forebodingly said to Ylenic, "Please be careful of what you say to my followers. Many of them still resent the Jedi for their actions against us, and they may easily take offense at what you have to say if you are careless with your words."

"I understand." Ylenic sympathetically said before he allowed Shara to introduce him to the seven Jensaarai who doubted that they could ever be allies with the Jedi after they tried to exterminate them.

"My fellow Jensaarai, this is Jedi Knight Ylenic It'kla. He was one of the Jedi who confronted our former Saarai-kaar, and is here to show you what really transpired on that day."

"Honored Saarai-kaar, why are we even allowing these Jedi to enter our hallowed home? They took our founder, and your own husband, from us, and they still have the gall to act as the protectors of the galaxy, even when the galaxy has righteously turned against their kind. They'll lead the Empire and Vader right to us, and he'll finish their work, just as he killed your own son when he volunteered to help complete the Great Jedi Purge." A dark-skinned human rudely interjected, earning scowls from his fellow Jensaarai for his tactlessness, even if they agreed with his sentiment.

"Quiet, Gashwin." Shara sternly said, before she continued, saying, "These individuals came to us in good faith, just as the visions we received foretold. And, this man has the exact memory of how our founder died, which will allow you and your followers to see that the Jedi are our allies in these bleak years."

"How can you be so sure, my lady?" Neyla, the same Twi'lek who Ventis slugged three days earlier in a sparring match, skeptically asked her leader, but in a far more respectful tone than Gashwin spoke with.

"Because we swore an oath to serve the people of Susevfi, and the Shadow Alliance is our best chance of protecting them from the invaders that are coming." Shara resolutely replied, earning many nods of approval from the bulk of the assembled Jensaarai.

Once she was confident that no one would react in anger, Shara continued to speak, saying, "Now, Ylenic is going to show each of you his memnis, or memories, of his battle with our leaders, and you will then make your decision on whether to join the Shadow Alliance alongside the rest of us, or to chart your own course in the galaxy. Now, who would like to go first?"

"I will, if only to get this over with." Gashwin drolly replied.

"Very well, Gashwin. This transfer of memories will only take a few minutes. I must warn all of you, though, that the memnis are extremely vivid, and will… prove to be very disconcerting for many of you."

"Whatever. I can handle whatever memories that you can conjure up." Gashwin dismissively retorted as he walked up to the Caamasi.

Ylenic then gently placed his hands on each side of the dark-skinned human's face, and said, "Prepare yourself." With that, he began to show the memnii of Nikkos and Nejaa's final minutes: how Nejaa sacrificed himself to defeat the last of the Dark Jedi and protect his fellow Jedi, and the Dark Side energies that were released after Nikkos's death, which was the true reason for the collapsing of the Jensaarai's training facility.

After about three minutes of witnessing the painful truth of his leader's downfall, Gashwin gasped as he nearly stumbled to the ground, while tears of emotional distress poured down his face.

"I… I can't believe it. You were telling the truth about Nikkos and the others." Gashwin heartbrokenly said, his soul utterly crushed by the revelations that he had just witnessed.

Neyla and the eight other skeptics could not believe what had just transpired: Gashwin, a man who's only counsel that he would take was his own, and was a proud man who never cried in anyone's presence, was breaking down on the floor over the memories that he had just experienced.

Neyla ran up to him and embraced him over the agony that he was feeling in his heart over knowing that his several years of training were based on false hatred, an embrace that he melted into as she gently rocked him back and forth.

Once Gashwin calmed down enough to be released by his lover, he wiped the tears from his eyes, and said in gratitude for learning the truth of the Jensaarai's downfall, "Thank you, Master Jedi, for helping me move past my hatred."

Ylenic nodded in acknowledgment and replied, "You are welcome, Gashwin. But, the credit belongs to you as well for being willing enough to listen to the other side's point of view. And, call me Ylenic."

The eight other Jensaarai looked at each other in fear over what their unofficial leader, and one of them apprehensively said, "What did you show him?"

"I showed him the tragic deaths of your three leaders, and how my friend, Nejaa Halcyon, gave his life to protect me and my fellow Jedi Knight from danger." Ylenic cryptically replied.

"Well, that's not ominous at all." The same Jensaarai annoyingly said by the lack of a more solid answer. She then rudely said, "If it's all right with you, I'd rather not see that flashback, as I don't want to end up like Gashwin."

"That is your decision, fellow Force user, and I will respect it." Ylenic said in acknowledgment, before he sternly said, "But I believe that Lady Shara would prefer if you had more sympathy for young Gashwin's plight, as he has just learned that much of his life has been based off of false perceptions."

"Ah…" The Rodian awkwardly said before she walked over to support the saddened couple.

After a few minutes of explaining the memories to the wavering Jensaarai, the ten former skeptics came to a decision to join the Shadow Alliance in order to atone for their order's near-five years of exile while the galaxy plunged deeper into darkness.

"That… That is incredible!" Tau astonishingly said, not expecting them to join their growing alliance.

He then turned to Shara, and asked, "Will you allow them to join us?"

"I'll do more than that, Tau." Shara forebodingly said, before she declared with a voice loud enough for everyone to hear, "As of this moment, the Jensaarai will be a part of the Shadow Alliance, and, with their permission, we will join the Jedi in rebuilding their Order along a more proactive and open-minded approach."

She then turned to Tau and Ylenic, and said, "That's not going to be a problem, is it, Master Jedi?"

The two Jedi Knights looked at each other as if they were considering the offer. They immediately turned to face Shara, and Tau joyously said, "Of course it won't be a problem, Shara! We'd be honored to welcome you into the Shadow Alliance's ranks. We just need to help you evacuate your people and the essential equipment, as we can't risk the Empire, or worse, the Cult of the Dark Ainur or Knights of Olpaka, get ahold of either one. Ahsoka, Ylenic, can you two contact Senators Organa and Bronk, and have them dispatch a few frigates to help us transfer our guest to the Unknown Regions."

"We'll get right on it, Tau." Ylenic dutifully replied, before he and Ahsoka went to their respective ships in order to contact one of their two specified allies Imperial Senate.

"You have good friend and comrades, Tau." Shara said as the rest of the group moved to inform the rest of the Jensaarai, and prepare to evacuate their families and vital equipment.

"Yes, that we do, Shara." Tau said in agreement, while including her in that statement to emphasize their new friendship.

All of a sudden, his holocomm buzzed, making Tau wonder who was calling him at this time of day. He quickly pulled out and activated the holocomm to project an image of Obi-Wan Kenobi, who looked quite worried over something. This, in turn, made Tau worry, as he feared that one of hteir enemies had discovered him, Luke Skywalker, or the stasis pod of Remnant's incapacitated Fall Maiden, Amber.

Obi-Wan quickly said, "Tau, I apologize for contacting you during your recruitment efforts, but I need you and your ship to come to Tatooine immediately."

"Why? What happened?" Tau worriedly said to the Jedi Master.

"I sensed a ship full of Dark Siders enter Tatooine, and head straight for Jabba's palace. I don't think that they sensed Luke, or me, thank the Force for some mercies. Bu, I don't think that it's the Empire, though, as it seems like these Dark Siders are clones of some sort." Obi-Wan explained, which made Tau seize up with fear as he immediately realized just who had arrived on Tatooine.

The younger Jedi quickly said, "We'll be there within eight hours. I'll get the crew onto my ship, and we'll head straight for Tatooine within half an hour. Stay safe, and alert me if anyone comes your way. Tau, out."

With that said, he turned off and put away his holocomm, and said to Shara "I'm sorry to cut this short, but, as you heard, I need to head to Tatooine to help another of our allies. I'll have Jedi It'kla handle your people's evacuation."

Shara understandingly said, "I heard, and felt your fear through the Force. If a descendant of the ruling Dark Lord of the Sith is afraid, then it's a critical threat. Should I send some of my people to help you?"

"No. I don't want to put your people in danger against some of Sauron's best servants." Tau said, horrifying Shara with the knowledge that the fallen Maia is involved in this disaster.

He then activated his gauntlets' built-in comlink, and said, "All right, guys. We need to leave yesterday. Master Kenobi contacted us, and needs immediate assistance before the Morgolag-Hai find him." With that said, everyone quickly acknowledged Tau's orders, and he bowed to Shara in gratitude for their alliance before bolting back to the Second Chance in order to depart the Suarbi System.

Twenty Minutes Later

Within the Second Chance

In Hyperspace

Six Hours From the Tatooine System

"We don't have any assets in the Arkanis Sector, and the nearest force that can assist you is four days away by hyperspace." Bail Organa regretfully said after he had been briefed on the Dark Elves' presence on Tatooine.

"Then we'll have to handle this ourselves." Tau resolutely said as he checked his lightsabers for any potential malfunctions, because once his ship entered Tatooine, he would be using his lightsabers very for the long duration of their stay on the Hutt-controlled world.

He then requested of Senator Organa, "Have General Kota and Saw Gerrera try to make it to Tatooine as fast as they can, as we're going to need all of the help that we can get against Sauron's army of Elves."

"I'll inform them of the situation. May the Force be with you guys. Organa, out." Bail replied as he ended his transmission, leaving Tau to head to his cabin to rest before he entered the dragon's maw.

He found Ahsoka walking to their cabin, and he grimly said, "Senator Organa is going to send General Kota and Gerrera's Partisans to join us, but it'll take them at least four days to meet us there. We're on our own."

"Well, we've faced worse odds before." Ahsoka hopefully said, before Tau shook his head in denial.

"No, Ahsoka. The Morgolag-Hai have all of the skills of the most talented and experienced Elves, and are heavily in tune with the Dark Side of the Force. They nearly killed Du in their first encounter, and proved to be a hassle for everyone during our war with Sauron." Tau forebodingly said, making Ahsoka see why Tau was so worried, as Du was a combat prodigy, and if he was brought to near death by these engineered assassins, then Ahsoka should be worried of them.

"I'm not looking forward to facing them." Ventis said, as he walked by the two lovers. He then gave them a warning glance, which the couple knew at once, was about to not make love, as they would need all of their energy for facing Sauron's deadly assassins.

"Don't worry, Ventis. We know the consequences of making love again before getting married. If we do, we'll face Celebion's might pommel, you'll challenge me to a wrestling match, and you guys will put chastity belts on us to make us refrain from disobeying Iluvatar's commandments again." Tau drolly said.

Ventis then laughed at that last comment, and he apologetically said, "Actually, guys, I was bluffing about the chastity belts. I would never put them on you guys, as you're great people that deserve each other."

Tau and Ahsoka looked as if they were about to strangle Ventis for intimidating them into keeping their urges under control, and he quickly bolted to where the others were in order to avoid being massacred by the two lovers.

They then sighed in exasperation over begin tricked like that by their friend, and they retired to their cabin to take a nap before they met with Obi-Wan Kenobi at his hut to plan their next move.

As Ahsoka and Tau took off their boots, they had a mischievous look in their eyes, and quickly took off everything but their underclothes. Since Celebion and Ventis said nothing about sleeping in their underwear, and used their hands to rub each other's bodies all over, making them moan in ecstasy over their hands touching the other's skin.

Soon enough, Tau had a creative idea that could allow them to sleep, and enjoy each other's company to the fullest without breaking their promise. He then teasingly whispered it to Ahsoka, who sultrily nodded to him in approval.

The two lovers then lied on the bed, pressed their bodies and foreheads against each other, and opened their minds to each other through their Force Bond.

They found themselves in a shared subconscious space in their minds, and they lied on each other as they rolled around in on a soft bed that they visualized. Soon enough, they pictured themselves without any clothes on, and began to make love against each other's minds, each exhilarating sensation as real and vivid as their first consummation of their love for each other.

Their scents, their bodies, and their kisses felt completely genuine, and they kept this up for what seemed to be a day. Once they ended their little session, they separated from their Force bond, and saw that only a half an hour had passed from their little escapade.

Ahsoka satisfyingly said as she cuddled up to her lover, "I wish that we could do this again, or longer, but this was nice. Now, let's get some rest before we arrive at Tatooine."

"True that, 'Soka." Tau said in understanding, before they let sleep claim them for the next few hours.

Five Hours Later

Thirty Minutes From Tatooine

As the two fully-clothed lovers made their way out of their cabin, Ahsoka heard a whirling sound come up from behind her, and pushed her and Tau down to avoid the pommel that was thrown at them by Celebion, who did not look too pleased at his throw missing them.

Before they could explain themselves, Ventis said from behind them, "Didn't we warn you of the consequences of having sex again before you married each other?"

"Hey, you said that we couldn't make love again. You didn't say anything about us cuddling together, and sharing our love to each other through our Force Bond." Tau explained to the two older men, which made Celebion shake his head in annoyance at his instructions being ignored, and Ventis looked impressed at their clever workaround for their agreement.

"And what did you do when you sharing your feelings through your bond?" Celebion frustratingly said as he crossed his arms at the couple.

"We just enjoyed each other's company through simple gestures." Ahsoka said, not revealing how explicit their hangout was to the Dúnedain Ranger.

Celebion looked as if he did not fully believe their explanation, but, before he could say anything, Akku called to them, saying, "Hey! If you two are done scolding the lovely couple, we need to get ready for entering the Tatooine System in twenty-eight minutes."

"All right. We'll be there in a minute." Celebion called back, before he turned to face the couple, and angrily said, "Thin ice." He then turned to head to his gun turret in order to inspect it before they reverted into realspace.

Ventis then chuckled at his surrogate brother's exasperation, and quickly said as a commendation and warning, "Nice work finding a loophole around our orders. But, don't do it again, or we'll carry through with our two threats."

Once the couple nodded their heads in understanding, everyone went to their assigned stations on the ship, and prepared to reach Obi-Wan before the Dark Elves found him, Amber, and Luke first.

Twenty-Five Minutes Later

Within the Tatooine System

Onboard the Golden Opportunity

Vedo Anjiliac Atirue, the appointed Hutt representative for the Anjiliac kajidic in the weapons negotiations with Decca Besadii Diori, Gardulla the Hutt's daughter, and representative of the Besadii Kajidic, over their covert expansion into the Kreetan Narrows after the Empire drove them out of there during its Reconquest of the Rim four years previously, was currently speaking with his young nephew, Azzim Anjiliac Atirue, during an intermission between the business transaction.

[I tell you, Azzim, I don't like these Besadii Hutts. They're too preoccupied with their own schemes to see that we need Jabba and the Desilijic kajidic to move the weapons and credits through the Imperial shipping lanes.] Vedo educationally said to his nephew in order to groom him in preparing for his eventual role in leading the Anjiliac kajidic when he passed on, or was murdered, whichever came first.

[Well, maybe they'd be more willing to see things our way if Jabba wasn't too busy with his mysterious new clients. They made us leave his palace, and killed three of our best servants.] Azzim frustratingly said, earning a nod of approval from his uncle, as a Hutt did not take orders from any lesser species.

The proximity alarm for Vedo's personal yacht activated, and everyone looked around in alarm over the fear that the Empire had found them. They were relieved when a Klatoonian ran into the main hall, and said, "Everyone, please remain calm. It's just a small Corellian freighter. We've got them in our tractor beams now."

That calmed down the two Hutt families and their retainers. Decca then aggravatingly said, [Well, let's go there to see who these interlopers are that would dare try to interrupt a meeting of the Hutt families.] The three Hutt Lords and their retinue of bodyguards made their way to the hangar, where they saw a diverse group of individuals, including a hideous hound that was protective of the approximately twenty-five-year-old human man and Togruta woman.

Vedo quickly recognized the two young leaders of this group, and chortled in amazement over their find, as the bounty that was placed on Tau Palpatine and his allies from his Shadow Alliance would be enough to buy an entire star system.

[Well, isn't his quite an opportunity for us, Jedi Tau Palpatine. Here you are, in our territory, and under our hospitality. The only question is: what are you and your crew doing within our territory?] Vedo intriguingly said as he motioned for the ship's guards to stand down, which shocked Azzim and Decca with his seeming lack of concern for their safety.

Tau immediately recognized Vedo and Azzim from his brother's memories of his alliance with them in his time, and motioned for Butch to stand down as he calmly walked up to the two Anjiliac Hutts, and deferentially said, "It is an honor to meet you, Lords Vedo Anjiliac Atirue and Azzim Anjiliac Atirue."

Surprised at the respect that the Jedi and leading member of the recently-formed Shadow Alliance was showing the two Hutts, Azzim curiously said, [You recognized us on the spot, Jedi Palpatine?]

"Of course, Lord Azzim." Tau courteously said, before he continued, saying, "In my time, my brother had many dealings with your clan, and they proved to be quite successful and profitable for the Hutt Grand Council."

He then began to form an ingenious idea, and said to Vedo, "In fact, I may have a very profitable offer for you, your clan, and…" He then rubbed his head in embarrassment, as he did not recognize Decca, and politely asked the female Hutt, "I'm dreadfully sorry, but I don't remember my brother talking about you, honorable…?"

Decca, taking great offense at the lack of recognition from the Jedi Knight, angrily bellowed out, "How dare you?! I am the great Decca Besadii Diori, daughter of Gardulla the Hutt, and I deserve to be acknowledged!"

"Well, I recognize you from my master's stories of you, Decca." Ahsoka spitefully said before she elaborated on her statement. "Decca was a big-time crime lord on Mawan in the final years before the Clone War erupted, but was driven off the world by Anakin and Obi-Wan after helping Granta Omega kill the Jedi Council member Yaddle in a bid to impress Darth Sidious."

That immediately jolted Tau's memory, as he knew from Edaan's lessons with Qui-Gon Jinn on Granta Omega, the son of the Dark Jedi Xanatos, and both of their campaigns to destroy the Jedi Order during both of their lives. He then shared Ahsoka's disgust at being in the presence of such a vile and opportunistic being.

"What are you doing here with such prestigious individuals, Decca?" Tau offensively said in defense of Vedo and Azzim, which made the latter two Hutt lords elated that a Jedi, of all people, was sharing their sentiments about the foolish Besadii Hutt.

[Ho, ho, ho, ho! I like this Jedi! He understands our superiority. Come, let us have a bite to eat while we discuss a potential partnership.] Vedo joyously said after he bellowed his amusement.

Tau then looked awkward, and reluctantly said, "I wish that we could get acquainted, Lord Vedo, but we have to stop Jabba from making a deal of death with the Morgolag-Hai. Perhaps you could assist us in helping Jabba stay free?"

At the mention of the true name of the Dark Elves, the three Hutt Lord looked confused, and Azzim innocently asked, [You mean those strangely armored, pointy-eared warriors that kicked us out in order to negotiate with Jabba in complete secrecy? Those schuttas killed three of my uncle's best servants in the process of escorting us out. Man, I would love for someone to put them in their place.]

"So, they mistreated such valiant souls such as yourselves?" Tau flatteringly said to Vedo and Azzim, which confused the two Hutts, as they were far from "valiant souls" as Tau had just called them.

[If you are trying to sweet-talk us into doing whatever you want to do, then your kissing-up efforts need work.] Vedo neutrally said.

"Oh, no, Vedo. I would never do that to a future friend. What I am proposing is a joint effort to liberate Jabba from the Morgolag-Hai's clutches, and place Jabba in your debt. He, and your people, are in a graver danger than you can possibly imagine, I'm afraid." Tau said, which caught the three Hutts' attention.

[And just what do these Morgolag-Hai have against us? We have never even heard of them until this moment.] Decca dismissively asked the Jedi Knight.

"They are the servants of a fallen Celestial, and are likely trying to buy Jabba's services as a proxy for their own plans for the galaxy." Akku stoically said.

[Start talking.] Vedo sternly said, wondering just where this crew of misfits were going with this explanation.

"We don't have the time for a long-winded explanation, guys! Suffice it to say that these are genetically engineered Force-Sensitives that are hell-bent on conquering the galaxy, including Hutt Space, for their terrible master, and will kill anyone who gets in their way. We need to join forces if we're to beat them before they complete their deal." Nagme quickly and irritably said, which made Azzim nervous, while Vedo and Decca appeared to be skeptical of the masqued Yuuzhan Vong.

[And, if these beings are so powerful, just how are we supposed to deal with thirty of these Morgolag-Hai with a few hundred henchmen and a ship with three Jedi on it?] Vedo cautiously asked, wondering what Tau would offer for reinforcements.

Acting fast, and knowing that they'd have to get him and his charges off of the planet anyways after this battle was over, Tau said in desperation, "How about with the help of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi?"

That caught the three Hutts' attention, and the anger of Decca, who resentfully said, [You know where that sleemo of a Jedi is? If I get my hands on him, I'll tear him apart and feed his body parts to a Sarlaac!]

Tau, realizing just what he had told to one of Obi-Wan's many enemies, asked Decca, "My Lady, perhaps we can hold off on the vengeance until we save Jabba from the Dark Elves, and evacuate Tatooine before any Imperial forces come from anywhere in the sector?"

[A sound idea, Jedi Palpatine.] Vedo said in agreement as he threw a glare at Decca in order to get her to cool off, and said to Tau, [Take us to Master Kenobi, and we can plan our attack from there.]

Grateful that he had the tentative support of two powerful Hutt Lords, Tau said in utter gratitude, "Of course. I'll give you the coordinates for you and a shuttle for you three and your most trusted bodyguards to follow us to. And, I'll have to inform Master Kenobi of your arrival in order to prevent him from fleeing his home."

Nodding in agreement, Tau and his crew quickly made their way back into their ship, and departed for the Hutts to follow them in their personal shuttle.

Well, that ends another chapter of excitement for my story. What did you guys think of the transition from recruiting the Jensaarai to parlaying with three Hutt lords in one day? I can't wait to write Obi-Wan's reactions to Tau bringing with him three Hutt kajidics, which will be hilarious. So, do you think that the steamy scene between Tau and Ahsoka was too repetitive, as I don't want to overdo it, but I'm just a sucker for a good romance between a man and a woman? And, I can't believe that I wrote this in just two days. That's pretty impressive. So, I've got to work tomorrow and this Saturday, so I won't be able to write as much as I'd like to. But, don't worry, I'll write plenty while I can, that's a promise. Hey, I just noticed that, as of now, I'll have surpassed fifteen thousand words in this story in just a handful of days. Now, that is an accomplishment to be proud of. So, I guess that that's it for the evening of June 21, 2018. May the Force and Iluvatar be with you, and Long Live the Expanded Universe!