This is the last chapter for this story and this mini-series. :'(

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Eliza followed Corin back inside hers and Parker's thatched house. It seemed so empty, now that Parker had turned to the dark side. He was a villain. That much was clear, but what would happen to them? Parker let them go. Maybe there was still good in him. If there was, then she knew she would have to confront him again.

She would need to take Corin with her, in order for this to be successful.

"Corin," Eliza got the golden-brown lion's attention, "thank you for saving me. I had no idea Parker would try to kill me." She lowered her head in doubt. "It was awful what he's become. There is still hope for him though. Isn't there?"

Corin inhaled, "I believe so. He didn't attack us. Just with words." He sighed, "I can't say the same for his brother's clan. Your family tree is a murderous one, thanks to what Parker and Turen have done." He shook his head. "We're the only ones who know he and Turen have a killing streak, and their real names."

"So, we take back what's ours," Maxin said, entering the living room. "Parker – my father – cannot stay evil forever. We'll find a way to bring him back." He walked towards the front door, admitting freely. "I'm about to earn my own ship. So, I'll do piloting from now on. See if I can find a crew, some passengers. That sort of stuff."

"Be careful," Eliza told him, calmly.

Maxin winked at her. "I always am." He walked out the door, waving to them both. Eliza and Corin were alone now.

"So, what do we do?" Eliza asked Corin, curious.

"We form a resistance. An alliance between realms, between races, between our folk. Everyone who wants to get involved." Corin said with courage in his heart. "We're bringing Parker home."

"I do hope you're right," Eliza sighed, feeling relief wash over her. She felt better, better than she had in a long time. She looked the window, admitting freely, "Parker, come back to me."

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Maxin reached the golden gate to the academy. The big building with its brown brick walls were enormous but also splendid. Oh, how he loved it here! Someday, he would prove to be a good pilot, good enough to face whatever his father had in store for him and his family.

"Father, if you can hear me, come home. We miss you, a lot," Maxin said, making his own promise. He sighed, opening the gate and entering the academy.

~o~

Maranguan sighed. He arrived at the citadel's docking bay on Dromund Kaas. The rainclouds picked up, bringing a fierce storm. He dreaded the thought of meeting the emperor and telling him about his success and his failure. It was the worst embarrassment of his life! Keeping Corin alive was insane!

His wife was still alive! How could he do that? How could he almost kill her? He promised himself he wouldn't do that! Now… now, he really screwed up! He was going to regret that decision for the rest of his days!

At last, he entered the throne room, where he looked, stunned, at the two new Sith Lords. One was donned in a red and black helmet, garbed in dark robes and a hood, while the other was dressed in red armor. There was Qua'ra, giggling.

"You failed. Didn't you, Parker?" Qua'ra asked, shrieking with laughter.

"Don't call me Parker!" Maranguan seethed, clenching his fist and killing off two more soldiers. "It's Maranguan!"

"Yes," Emperor Vitiate said, pleased. "Where one person succeeds, another is doomed to fail. I will not kill you for your revenge. That was your own journey. You may be Maranguan, but someday, your old name will return. Until then, I have another small task for you, if you are willing to accept it."

"I will accept it, my lord," Maranguan bowed.

"Good," Vitiate said, pleased. "Your ship has just arrived in the docking bay. Take it and wait for further instruction."

Maranguan bowed a second time, leaving the throne room. He did not know what fate had in store for him now, but one thing was clear: he wouldn't fail again.

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That's it for the last part in my fanfiction mini-series, Origin Tales: Parker Dooley. :) Parker's adventures aren't done yet. Not by a long shot! But will he be redeemed? Find out in the continuing adventures of my Origin Series, part of my larger series, the Long Series. :)

Thanks goes to Eldhoron for reviewing my fanfic and giving me good feedback. Thanks everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to read this fanfic until the end. It is much appreciated. :)

Next up is two trilogies: my trilogy, told in three different storylines – the title is pending – and The Maranguan Chronicles – also a trilogy – where we see more of Parker Dooley's dark journey as the evil dragonoid Maranguan. So, keep a lookout for those. :)

Thanks for reading. :) I'll see everyone in the next story. Bye! :)

Aria Breuer