After several months of training the troops and trading with the Hutts for supplies things had begun to look up.
The relay set up on the edge of the solar system was working and successfully scanning as far as it could.
Dak however was constantly haunted by the vision he had seen of Revan.
His every waking moment was spent searching for her.
Some trace of her, anything.
He needed to find her.
Not only for himself but for the army as well.
If he could get her to support them, with her leadership, there's no telling what they could do.
Dak walked through the courtyard and looked up at the second level which had a balcony that circled the hole in the ceiling to allow sunlight in for the tree.
He smiled to himself as he walked outside the enclave to the plains where the students were learning how to clam themselves and meditate with Bastilla instructing them.
That caused Dak to frown as he began walking towards her.
"Now clear your minds and...Dak? How might I help you?" She asked looking up at him.
"Why are the students learning how to meditate?" He asked looking at the giant group of people seated within the field.
They were all the once he'd rescued on Kashyyk.
"Well in order to center themselves and remain in control of their abilities." Dak's frown deepened.
"To control what? The only thing they've been taught is breathing exercises and to clear their minds, they need to learn how to fight, not how to breath." There was murmurs amongst the students, agreeing with Dak.
Bastilla continued to stare at Dak however.
"We cannot afford them falling to the-" Dak cut her off, his patience lost.
"There is no dark side any longer! There are no Jedi and there are no Sith! It is survival or death!" Bastilla slowly frowned as she curled her hands into fists.
Something in her eyes was changing. Deep within her mind he could feel clouds of doubt, rage, anger, hatred.
For just the slightest sliver of a second he could see a sliver of yellow in her iris.
He narrowed his eyes to look closer but she closed her eyes taking a deep breath.
"You are...right Dak...what should I teach them?" Dak was silent a moment thinking on what he'd just seen.
Then he turned to the students who eagerly awaited his word.
"These are dark times for us. But yet...our future has never been brighter! The Republic thought by hunting us they would divide us and weaken us but they have only made us stronger! United us! Now I will show you the power of what they've pushed us to!" He turned and looked at Bastilla a moment who stared at him.
He gave her a small nod then turned to the cliff before him.
Down below there was crashed fighter ships from when Malak had arrived and destroyed the enclave.
Taking a deep breath Dak stretched his arm out.
Then the image of Revan being struck down flashed before him.
He screamed as loud as he could as lightning screamed out of hand and flew at the crashed ships.
The ships lasted only a second before they exploded shaking the ground.
Dak cut off the lightning and turned to the students.
"This is the gift we've been given. Now you will learn how to harness it then we will unleash it on the Republic and whatever Sith remain. Do not let it control you. You are your own person and you will use this power for peace." Dak looked to Bastilla who stared at him with wondering filling her eyes.
However wonder wasn't the only thing, there was also jealousy.
The yellow on her iris' was now even more visible.
Dak gave her a small nod and began walking back to the enclave.
Behind him he heard Bastilla, "Now in order to harness the...gift you have been given you must..."
Her voice no longer reached him as he walked through the enclave.
When he reached the council's chamber he saw Kadon staring at the holotable which had a projection of a Hammerhead class cruiser.
"General?" Dak asked causing Kadon's eyes to snap on him.
"Sir. I have news for you." He said as he straightened up and crisply saluted him.
Dak gave a nod and motioned for him to proceed.
"I have been listening in on communications between the Republic and it's ships which patrol just outside the system. I overheard a message...a ship will be coming through the system transporting a high value prisoner. They will stop at the fuel station at the edge of the system in order to refuel. Sir, I believe if the person you're looking for is as important as you say this will be them." Dak's breath caught in his throat.
Could this really be her? Did he find her?
"Th...Thank you General. I want to get a team together on the Hawk where we'll wait on the other side of the planet lying in wait for them. Then once they begin refueling we'll strike. Meanwhile I want you on the other side of Dantooine with your engines off. We'll be burning sky on our way back with that ship following us. We'll lead them to you then you take them out when they're caught off guard."
Kadon listened carefully and nodded his head, approving of the plan.
"That's a very sound plan sir. We'll await your word to spring the trap them good luck."
. . . .
The engine of the Ebon Hawk hummed quietly as Dak sat in the cockpit lightly biting his lip.
There were four students behind him all around Dak's age.
"Alright everyone remember what training you've received, they'll have blasters so you'll have to really focus on deflecting them. You'll have to feel them through the force as you get close with your lightsabers and strike them down. Get ready and take your time."
The students nodded as Dak took a deep breath.
He wrapped has left hand around the handle of his sword as he sat in place.
Suddenly the console in front of him beeped. It was time.
He slowly brought the Hawk forward, going around the planet.
"Alright their guard should be down now we go in slow and quiet."
Slowly the ship came into view, docked at the space station.
It was silent within the Hawk, no one dared to even breathe.
They were only feet away from the ship which stayed in place.
The hawk extended an umbilical which latched onto the airlock on the ship.
The moment it connected the ship shuddered violently.
Immediately the team were in the airlock with weapons in hand.
"They may not've even seen us yet so be quiet." Dak whispered.
Then the inner airlock slowly slid open.
It was pure silence.
No one breathed for a moment.
Dak gave a single small nod as they took off through the halls.
Almost every room they found was storage or empty meeting rooms.
Suddenly Dak froze.
He could feel someone further ahead. Someone stronger than he'd ever felt before.
Whoever it was they were right through the door he stood before.
"Do you feel that?" One of the students asked as his voice wavered.
Dak shushed him and swallowed loudly.
What would he say to her? First off he had to free her.
Slowly he hit the button on the door to open it.
The moment the door flew open everybody froze in place.
Inside was a woman with blonde hair tied up into a ponytail and pale skin.
Her eyes were a bright blue and lips painted purple.
Her hands were in handcuffs in front of her.
She saw Dak and cocked an eyebrow up.
To her left and right were Republic soldiers who were too surprised to move in time.
Dak reached his left and right hands out raising the soldiers in the air and slowly squeezing the air from the lungs.
When they laid dead Dak sliced the woman's cuffs and sheathed his sword.
"Revan?" He whispered.
"I'm sorry but I'm Freila. I served under Revan in the Mandalorian wars if that helps." Freila explained as she rubbed her wrists.
Dak's shoulders slumped as his throat began to burn.
"Damn it..." He hissed as he punched the door frame.
Freila stared at him for a long moment before narrowing her eyes.
"I've seen you before..." She muttered rubbing her chin.
Dak slowly looked up at her.
"I was on Dxun if that rings a bell." He muttered shaking his head.
Her eyes suddenly went wide.
"Dak Reynolds?! You were Revan's number one! I remember seeing you ground side." She said in disbelief.
Dak slowly nodded, faintly remembering what happened back then.
"I don't remember much but I do remember it was a slaughter down there." Dak muttered shaking his head.
Freila nodded in agreement and looked him over.
"Those robes, you're a Jedi?" She asked, almost causing Dak to laugh.
"It's...a long story. Do you know why you're here?" He asked wary of the area around him.
"They said something about e being a Jedi but...that was a long time ago." She sighed to herself.
Dak understood what she had meant though.
"We all have our burdens. I have an offer for you if you'd be willing to come with me, or you could stay here and wait for more soldiers to come." Freila laughed at the simple thought.
"I'm right behind you."
. . . .
Just as Dak predicted the moment they disconnected and darted off the Republic ship was right on them warming up their weapons.
"Shit." Dak hissed as he threw the ship to the left then right trying to break their lock on them.
"I know this may not be a good time sir but they're launching their fighters against us." One of the students reported.
Dak hissed to himself as their shields took a hit.
"Get on the turret then!" He grunted throwing the ship up trying to dodge the constant stream of fire.
"Dak maybe we could break the lock by going around that small moon over there." Freila pointed as she sat in the co-pilot's seat.
Dak thought for a moment then nodded.
"Good plan, I have a surprise for them at Dantooine." He said with a smirk.
He flew the ship right at the moon taking a couple more hits.
"Shields down to 25%!" Another student reported.
The Hawk went around the moon then blasted off toward Dantooine.
There was silence for a moment until they got a lock again.
"Damn it!" He hissed.
"We're almost there!" Freila reassured him.
Dak lightly bit his lip as they flew around Dantooine.
Then suddenly a giant silver ship which glowed from the rays of the sun crept from the shadows.
Dak smiled widely as Freila's eyes went wide.
"A...Sith...warship..." She whispered in disbelief.
They flew over the warship then turned around to watch the slaughter.
Green streaks of light flew at the Republic ship which never had a chance to fire a shot.
It's shields failed in the first seconds, the shots flew through the ship like a knife through hot butter.
Space was lit by the explosions of the ship which split in two then exploded to dust.
"Greetings sir, they never stood a chance. Any more reinforcements?" General Kadon asked over the comm system.
Dak laughed and shook his head.
"No I'm afraid not General."
"Very well...I'll meet you planet side." He almost sounded disappointed.
Dak turned to Freila who was still staring at where the ship was moments ago.
"I...I've never seen a Sith warship...you're working with the Sith?" She asked looking over in disbelief.
Dak chuckled, he could tell she used to be a Jedi.
"And the Jedi. But I'm not aligning with anyone. That's the very thing I'm fighting against." She cocked an eyebrow like when she first saw him.
"I'll explain it all when we land." He said with a smile as he took the ship in for landing.
. . . .
Dak stood in the council's chamber with Freila, Bastilla, and General Kadon.
"That's...a lot to take in." Freila said with a chuckle.
Dak looked her over as she stood there with her arms crossed, staring at the floor.
She wore regular clothing but had no lightsaber at her belt.
"Alright that's all I needed you two for you're dismissed." He said looking to Bastilla and Kadon. They both nodded and filed out but Bastilla glanced back before leaving.
"I have a question for you now." Dak said turning to Freila who looked up at him.
"Where's your lightsaber?" Her eyes immediately darted down.
"...After Malachor V...I went back to the council..." Dak frowned to himself. That already sounded like a bad idea.
"They didn't like that I'd gone with you and Revan to war so they exiled me." Dak gave a small nod.
Despite the fact Bastilla removed the block he still couldn't remember everything.
Like where he was before the Mandalorian wars.
"So Freila, do you see the logic in my plan?" She slowly nodded.
"Yes...Are you looking for more people?" She asked looking to him.
A smile crossed his face as he replied, "I thought you'd never ask."