40ABY, Jedha System, Mid Rim Regions
A Resistance Nebulon-B frigate drifted through space. The frigate, named Leia Organa after the Resistance's fallen great leader. Captain Mittle was the vessel's commander, he was a seasoned veteran after fighting in the Second Galactic Civil War between the Resistance and First Order. War was over though and since a great time of peace and prosperity was entered. But things had been shook up. Many unusual events had taken place in the last year. Mon Calamari's Senator's disappearance, assassination attempt on Supreme Chancellor Reinv and civilian transports bursting into flames of destruction.
"Sir, we are detecting a massive object emerging from hyperspace!" an officer shouted from the control deck as a shadow roared from overhead.
"Proximity Alert!" another officer shouted as Mittle looked up in horror.
"That's an Imperial II-class Star Destroyer!" Mittle commanded, "All power to the engines and charge the hyperdrive!"
The Nebulon-B was pelted with turbolaser fire from the Star Destroyer as the small ship raced away as quick as it could from the Star Destroyer.
"They will deploy starfighters to match our speed," Mittle told the crew as he thought strategically, "All flight crews their ships, we must get to Resistance command!"
Mittle knew the situation wasn't promising. The shields were already at 50% but at a longer range, the heavy turbolasers of the Star Destroyer could do less harm.
Over fifty TIE fighters roared at the Nebulon-B travelling at a speed which they could gain ground at. They fired their less powerful turbolasers onto the shields of the Resistance frigate. They were not stupid at strategy like the pilots of the old Galactic Empire though. They quickly banked to confuse the defender and struck hard at the hangers as they were hit by deadly kamikaze strikes.
"Sir, all of our fighter squadrons have been decimated by the enemy's kamikaze strikes!" the officer shouted again.
"How much is the hyperdrive charged?" Mittle questioned.
"Only 40%!" the officer replied in fear.
"Then we have no choice but to be defeated, but we will make our death in defeating this Star Destroyer!" Mittle told his crew, "Arm the weapons and bank ninety!"
The frigate turned as turbolasers activated blowing holes into the Star Destroyer's lower shields.
"Let's go, turn to head on with the Star Destroyer!" Mittle commanded as the frigate turned again to face the destroyer head on, "Full power to the engines, aim for the bridge!"
The frigate raced forwards at incredible speed as it was hammered with turbolaser fire.
"For the Resistance!" Mittle shouted as the frigate plunged into the Star Destroyer destroying both ships.
"We lost contact with Captain Mittle only a few standard hours ago," Commander Kaydel Connix told Captain Jundok.
"Is it possible he could have had a communications failure?" Ackbar asked.
The Resistance leaders stood around the briefing room's holographic table. Admiral Ackbar, Captain Aljan and Commander Connix were veterans of the Second Galactic Civil War whilst Captain Jundok and Flight Commander Yerei were newer additions to the council of the Resistance.
"Mittle could have been attacked," Aljan pointed to the rest of the leaders, "With all the mysterious disappearances happening, it is not unlikely."
"It is possible," Connix replied, "We have suffered squadron losses recently from mysterious disappearances."
"But by who?" Ackbar asked.
40ABY, North Theed Province, Naboo
"Shade you pulled a good one against me there," Matty told Rendul Bex, a fellow Jedi in training at the academy whose nickname had become 'Shade'.
They sat around a large dining table inside a large marble building which served as the Academy's headquarters. Matty sat by his wife, Catelyn Agolisae and opposite Shade and Asevus Jawe, known as Briady as a nickname. Along the table was Gallivus Kandaal and Isie Garpe.
"Hey, don't forget the one that Briady pulled on Shade yesterday!" Gallivus exclaimed.
"I was having an off day, I wasn't at my peak," Shade replied, "Besides, do you remember that time that I got you so hard you almost fell down the mountain?"
Matty enjoyed eating and talking to his friends from the academy, they had become like his second family in the last four years. But he felt something, it made him feel a bit sick. Matty stood up from the table, amidst conversation and strode towards the door.
"Matty, where are you going?" Shade asked him.
"I need some fresh air," Matty replied.
"I will go and see if he is alright," Catelyn told the others as she stood and followed him out the room and onto the small path outside the building.
Matty had felt something call his name. It seemed far, but seemed very close at the same time.
"Matty?" Catelyn asked as Matty stopped without turning around to face her.
"What?" Matty replied angrily, "I told you I'm going to get some fresh air."
"Is everything alright?" Catelyn asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"I told you I'm going to get some fresh air!" Matty shouted, "I'll be back."
Catelyn watched helplessly as Matty strode off into the forest.
Matty walked down that same path again and was drawn to the same tunnel as it stood out like a sore thumb again. This time he didn't want his fear to stop him from seeing what was inside.
The coarse stone grey walls were undefinable in the darkness and Matty's every step echoed. A faint red light appeared down the tunnel. Matty tried to focus his eyes on the object and recognised it's triangular shape holding the red light illuminating a small rock on which it was perched.
"So you have finally returned..." the voice croaked once again.
"Yes," Matty replied, "I want to know what you have for me."
"Ah yes, in front of you is a piece of the path to your destiny."
"A Sith Holocron?" Matty asked.
"Yes, you must use its knowledge, it will guide you."
"But... by using this, I will have broken my Jedi values."
"Do you want POWER? Do you want VICTORY? Do you want the safety of your WIFE?" the voice roared, "If you wish to refuse I will eliminate all you have known and loved and entangle you in an infinite eternal net of pain and suffering."
Uncertain, Matty lay his hand upon the red Sith Holocron. He instantly found a connection.
"Use its knowledge," the voice continued, "Fulfil your destiny!"
Matty grasped the holocron and put in his small satchel before turning for the exit.
"Remember my dear boy, if you follow all I say, you will be the most powerful force user the galaxy has ever seen."
Matty tried to smile but felt uneasy and continued out into the forest squinting at the bright sunlight.
He continued walking back towards the academy as he saw Catelyn perched on a log looking to her feet. He instantly ran towards her as she rose up and they embraced.
"I was worried about you, where did you go?" Catelyn asked.
"I went for some fresh air, just a small walk, that's all," Matty calmly replied, "Now I've got to get back to the palace, I've heard my father needs me."
"Be careful," Catelyn told him as he began to walk away, "Please?"
"When I am never careful?" Matty joked as he walked down the hills.
Briady and Isie walked up behind Catelyn.
"Was he alright?" Briady asked.
"I hope so," Catelyn replied in a worried tone.