Hello there, everyone! How are you doing on this fine day in April? I hope you're all doing well. As you know by now, I am SuperHeroTimeFan, and I have returned to bring you all a brand-new Chapter for one of my best Star Wars and DC Comics Crossover Stories, Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound! I'm glad to be back, especially since I'm looking good in my Spring Semester so far. I've been able to catch up on everything, and all is well. Thank you all for making it possible for me to reach this moment of success. I especially and gratefully thank MinuteMan76, MartyrFan, Jacqueline Karst, Logan GC, FusionBase27A, Ezra Wren, Ultimate Advent Story Dude VII, Eubulon Zenith Extreme, Geo Hikari The 2nd, Cycomatrix Eternal, fire-storm-amagi, The REAL Doom Marine 54, Hay Lin x Tsukasa Kadoya, Ross Blum the IV, Rebel Sabine Bridger, HarmonyGirl567, Riku Soncazenosee, Dwayne McDuffie, Bowser3000000, animebella09, Slade The Terminator, High Supreme King Of Awesome, Tines Sensahthe, Ultra Neo Kamen Rider 15, Awesometacular Extravaganza, 17lakect, Spartan of Chaos, Phily76, dragonslayerajahn, DJ Meltdown of Ground Xero, Just a Crazy-Man, Sleeping Skeleton, Nibra Ha Rishon, Mr. FNAF Fan-Gamer, LadyStar10, Neos the Final Builder, 1049, ToLegitt2Quit, RebeccaSnow23, Carlos Jacob, Armando Andres Romero Lozano 7, Wolfslick, CT7567Rules, Outplace, TheGreatGodzilla, Darth Sicarius, AbbyDobbie, Maximus Potter, Darth Khan, Virgil1989 The Crossover King, and every Guest Reviewer for this Story, for helping me to come so far. Thank you all so much. Now, before I get started, I just wanted to let everyone know that I have seen the latest Star Wars Rebels Episodes, and they are so epic! I can't believe it's all over now. Still, there's always hope. Now that we know Ahsoka still lives, there's even more possibilities for me to explore. Now, with that, please allow me to address the reviews from Carlos Jacob and Travis Middleton. To Travis Middleton, aka The Mandalorian Terminator, I have answered most of your questions in our Private Message chats. To 17lakect, the portals have always been on Earth, starting from Path of the Padawan. There was one from the 38th Chapter, "It Runs In The family". Now, to Carlos Jacob. I have seen both the mid-season finale trailer for Star Wars Rebels, hence why I addressed it first, and the trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Both are very exciting, and I am most pleased with the fact that Ahsoka lives. A Chapter focusing on the Young Justice working with the Terror Titans, now the Teen Titans, sounds like a good idea. Not sure about Vor'Ren's Kurn, I need to know more about him first. Still, thank you for giving me that idea. Serra showing Ahsoka and the Young Justice the Satele Shan Boulevard on Coruscant sounds good too. Asajj Ventress will get the look she had from Dark Disciple, but you'll have to wait until that comes. Superboy, Captain Rex, Fives, Commander Cody and other Clone Troopers can bring some people to Kamino to show them how they were created, sure. I'll have to look into Zeltros and its Zeltron people, though. I'll also have to see about Ahsoka showing off her guitar skills, though. Also, thank you for the news on everything Star Wars and DC, but I will never be watching anything they make that is R-Rated. Now, with those issued addressed and out of the way, here is the first part of my Six-Chapter Arc, Beware My Power. Please be sure to review, rate, and as always, please be sure to enjoy!
Chapter 16: In Brightest Day
History is made to be remembered and created.
On Earth again! Having discovered portals leading from Earth into the Planets of the Expanded Universe, Ahsoka Tano leads the Young Justice back to the Planet of Earth, where her journey started. Being joined by a mysterious newcomer, Nomad, as well as Robin, Zatanna, Rocket and Kid Flash, the Young Justice discovers one of the portals leading to the Jedi Temple in Camelot. Now, with the portal secure after almost being exposed by Darth Maul's Apprentice, Lady Shiva, the Shadow Collective works to find the rest while the Young Justice converse with the Allied Forces for their fight against Darth Maul and his Legion of Doom. But a new problem now arises for both sides.
At the Watchtower, several Republic Cruisers were hovering around. Inside, the Young Justice, as well as Nomad, Anakin and Mace Windu, were speaking with Chancellor Padmé Amidala and Count Dooku. Anakin looked out the windows, seeing a satellite pass them. He narrowed his eyes before it flew away.
"So, no one on Earth knows about this place?" Anakin asked. "I mean, Master Kenobi and I have been to Earth, but we've never seen this Watchtower or been inside of it."
"The Watchtower was made as the true base of the Justice League in order to oversee problems on the Planet and arriving to Earth," Batman explained. "The Hall of Justice and Mount Justice are two of the bases that act as covers for the public to believe."
"I've been here, and I know that the League has its reasons for keeping this place a secret," Ahsoka said. Anakin walked towards her before she and the Young Justice turned to Mace Windu, Padmé and Count Dooku. "But we now must focus on the matter at hand," she reminded everyone. "Darth Maul, the Shadow Collective and his Legion of Doom. It won't be long until they discover the portals from here to the Expanded Universe."
"I propose that while we are in an alliance, we divide the portals," Padmé suggested through her holographic transmission. "We know that some portals might lead to locations sacred to the Jedi, so we will have Master Vos or another Jedi communing on Earth to oversee and protect them."
"For once, I agree," Count Dooku said from Serenno, where he was broadcasting from. "If any of the portals on Earth lead to areas in control of the Separatists, a member of the Light or a Separatist stationed on Earth should make sure it is cleared off from the public."
"And what about the portals leading to Republic bases?" Artemis asked. "We already know the ones that lead to Christophsis, but what about others?"
"You bring up a good point, Artemis," Serra said. "Anyone who stumbles into a Republic base could end up leading a member of the Shadow Collective or Damien Darhk's ORDER Faction there too."
"And since Sylas has defected most of the ORDER, Darhk could be building up on his army." Mace Windu added on.
Meanwhile, outside, a modified Light Cruiser from the days of the Old Republic arrived. Admiral Wurtz, from within his Star Cruiser, noticed the Ship approaching and walked over to the communications relay terminal and pressed a button.
"Cruiser, this is Admiral Wurtz of the Republic Army and the Allied Forces," Admiral Wurtz said. "You are entering a restricted area, and I order you to—"
"I have authorization to embark here under the Tartakovsky Accord," a female voice said. After that, a holographic image of a blue medallion with ancient symbols on it. "And this gives me more authority than any system aligned with the Republic and Separatists alike."
Admiral Wurtz looked to the medallion with surprise. He cleared his throat and went to the speaker once again. "Forgive me," he apologized. "You may proceed."
At the same time, Lady Shiva was overseeing the training of new ninjas at a warehouse in National City. Harley Quinn, Malcolm Merlyn and Martian Starkiller walked up next to her, as did Tiber Saxon.
"Quite the clan you've got." Malcolm mused.
"They are being given special training," Lady Shiva said. "When the Allied Forces reveal the next portal, we will be there in the shadows, waiting… and we will claim it in the name of the Shadow Collective."
"They had better be ready," Tiber said, handing Lady Shiva a holo-transmitter. "Our satellite picked up a Cruiser coming out of the Vortex, and it was heading towards the Republic Fleet."
Lady Shiva looked to the holo-transmitter and turned it on. She saw a golden symbol on the side and gasped quietly. She clenched her fist before overcharging the device with Sith Lightning.
"Ready the forces," Lady Shiva ordered. "We leave to strike now."
Back inside of the Watchtower, Robin had laid out a map of the Republic bases known to both the Young Justice and the Separatists so far.
"Out of all these bases, only a few have output portals from Earth," Robin said. "Lady Shiva has attacked the one on Mygeeto, and the Qatar Desert leads to the base on Sarrish," he said, just as the Cruiser arrived. "If we positioned—"
The alarm sounded off. Everyone looked up and around as it continued to give everyone the alert.
"What's going on?" Katooni asked.
"Are we being invaded again?" Kid Flash asked.
All of a sudden, several footsteps were heard. Everyone turned around to see several soldiers arrive. They all donned blue Durasteel armor and wielded either swords and shields or staffs remembering the ones wielded by MagnaGuards, only with a blue glow. Behind them were four figures, all armed with different weapons.
The first figure who approached was a female. She had aquatic skin, like that of a Nautolan, only red in appearance. She had gentle blue eyes and webbed hands and feet. She wore a silver top and black boots and grey skirt. On her back was a shield, and in her hand was a silver trident-like weapon with a black design on it.
The second figure was a bird humanoid, armed with a yellow energy bow. It was a male with a silk-like robe and grey tunic. He had grey eyes, gentle wings, and fingerless gloves that appeared to only fit on the hands of his species.
The third figure was another male. He was large with a rough rock-textured body. He had a white beard and a red poncho over his upper torso, as well as a metal brace over his left arm. His eyes were black, and his skin appeared to be a shade of dark-yellow. He held a thick claymore on his shoulder.
The fourth and final figure was a human female. She had dark skin and red hair, as well as silver eyes. While a scimitar was on her back, she had a claymore in her hands with a golden curved crossguard. She wore high heels, tan pants, and a gold top with a midriff. She also held a shield at her side and had a gold band on her hair.
"What?" Zatanna asked flatly.
More footsteps were heard behind the four warriors. The Young Justice, the Justice League, the Jedi, Padmé and Count Dooku could see a large shadow on the side of the floor. Everyone stood ready for what was about to come.
Finally, the four warriors parted, revealing a girl behind them. She had slightly dark skin with yellow eyes and brown hair let down and reaching midway to her waist. On her head was a red gem, similar to the one Lady Shiva concealed under her hair. She wore a medallion around her neck. It had a blue diamond shape with a circle in the center, and had a gold symbol that somewhat resembled a sun, only with black streaks on the bottom half. She wore a grey tunic with black angular streaks on it, as well as a ring over her right hand. She wore black pants and grey boots. In her hands was a red data-pad which was being held tightly. What stood out most to everyone was that she looked about fourteen years old.
"Who are you?" Ahsoka asked. "What do you want?"
"My name is Monika Cruzsek," the girl said. She revealed her medallion to show to everyone. "I represent the Planet of Shei'Ten Kar… strongest ally to the Jedi and the Republic during the days of the Old Republic. My family and people fought off the great evil thousands of years ago that forced the Jedi Knights and the Sith Empire to unite, much like your Allied Forces are now."
"Don't you dare say it…" Count Dooku said sternly.
"We do not speak of the threat you know." Mace Windu added on.
"What?" Superboy asked.
"What aren't you telling us?" Miss Martian asked.
"My Planet helped the Jedi and the Sith Empire fight against a cult dangerously addicted to a fallen and corrupted Sith Lord that even Darth Malgus feared known as the Yiga Clan," Monika explained. "Assassins trained with the Dark Side of the Force to fight with deadly stealth, being there and not being there at the same time. The Yiga were known as Shades."
"A Shade?" Ahsoka asked. "You mean like Lady Shiva?"
Monika narrowed her eyes at Ahsoka with much seriousness. "So you do know of them," she mused. "Then you know the truth of Lady Shiva too."
Anakin turned around to Mace Windu and Count Dooku. "What is she talking about?" He asked sternly.
Mace Windu and Count Dooku looked to each other. The two nodded and turned back to the Young Justice, Monika and her forces from Shei'Ten Kar.
"There was a reason we put a lot of concern on Lady Shiva," Mace Windu finally spoke up. "The Yiga Clan are mass murderers with the Dark Side of the Force. Silent and deadly, intent on nothing but conquest."
"They took no side in the war against the Sith Empire, and killed both sides to please their deity, the Dark Lord known as Messiah," Count Dooku went on. "Under the leadership of a neutral Force Warrior, they destroyed the Yiga Clan."
"And during the return of Darth Maul, Lady Shiva came out of hiding," Monika went on. "Before the attack on Naboo, she murdered my mother, leaving me as her successor. My first act was to leave the Republic. When news of the death of Darth Maul spread, we assumed Lady Shiva fell too."
"Except she didn't." The bird humanoid said sternly.
"She had taken refuge on Korriban, and left by order of Darth Maul and Gemini Rouge during their return," the aquatic alien said. "She had been working to reunite his Shadow Collective. And she has taken Republic and Separatist lives from the day she betrayed Shei'Ten Kar for the Yiga Clan."
"So that was why Maul kept her around!" Saw deducted. "Her powers as a Shade make her dangerous."
"And as the last major Shade in existence, I question why she has not been apprehended yet," Monika said sternly. "I have heard from Tython that it took the strength of the Jedi, the Clone Army and the ORDER to destroy Gemini Rouge, yet you managed to let Lady Shiva, a Shade of the Dark Side, slip away from your grasp countless times."
"Hey!" Ahsoka spoke up, storming towards Monika. "For your own record—"
The red-haired human aimed her claymore at Ahsoka dangerously.
"You will address Mistress Cruzsek with respect, else your tongue be carved out!" The woman spat, her sword crackling with lightning.
"Hey!" Rocket exclaimed, only for the large warrior to aim his claymore at her.
Anakin activated his lightsaber, as did Barriss.
"Stand down!" Barriss ordered.
The bird alien aimed an energy arrow at Anakin while the aquatic alien aimed her trident at Barriss.
"Look, we don't want any trouble," Ahsoka said as she backed away from Urbossa's blade. "We just want to—"
"Silence!" Urbossa yelled, slashing right at Ahsoka.
Ahsoka ducked and tossed her lightsaber hilt up. Urbossa looked to it before she leapt behind her, activating the hilt in front of her neck.
"Stand down," Ahsoka ordered, even getting a smug look at Barriss, who raised an eyebrow in jealousy. "I mean it."
"Revali, Mipha, Daruk, Urbossa! Stand down!" Monika ordered. Her bodyguards did so before she walked to Ahsoka, staring her straight in the face. "I know of all your victories against Lady Shiva and Maul's Legion of Doom. They have not been overlooked. But the harsh reality of it is that it all means nothing when it comes to Lady Shiva herself."
"She will be brought to justice," Ahsoka said. "I can promise you that."
"I will hold you to that claim, Ahsoka Tano," Monika said. She backed away and turned around. "Our work here is done."
"We can help you, if you let us." Batman said.
Monika scoffed. "I don't think I need help from those who have failed to put an end to these kinds of matters," she remarked. "We are done here," she told her bodyguards and soldiers. "Move out."
The soldiers and elite guard of Shei'Ten Kar sheathed their weapons and guarded Monika as she made her way back to the Cruiser.
"What is Shei'Ten Kar?" Miss Martian asked. She and the rest of the Young Justice turned around. "Why haven't we heard of the Planet?"
"Shei'Ten Kar is a uniting Planet, known for making bridges between friend and foe," Mace Windu explained. "During the Old Republic war against the Sith Empire, many of its diverse people formed the Yiga Clan to worship the greater darkness. After we united to defeat them, Monika's mother, Azreal, was Lady Shiva's first victim as part of the returning uprising of the Shades. Qui-Gon Jinn himself chased her away from the Planet, but due to our failure to keep Azreal safe, the people of Shei'Ten Kar abandoned the Republic, yet refused to join the Separatists."
"Yeah, I'm starting to see why now." Jaybo mused.
"I think we must make amends with the people of Shei'Ten Kar," Padmé said. "While the portals are our main priority, we must also fix damage done with those who have abandoned us."
"You're sure about that?" Lux asked.
"Yeah, I don't like the way that hot SOB was looking at us." Kid Flash added on, staring down Urbossa as she put her golden claymore away.
Ahsoka and Anakin looked to Monika and her forces as they boarded their Cruiser. As soon as they were all onboard, the Master and Apprentice suddenly sensed something.
"Something's wrong," Ahsoka said. "I can feel it."
"Yeah," Anakin said. "Monika needs our help."
"I think she was pretty strict about what she said." Batman said sternly.
"Oh, right. She acts like she has no heart, and we're going to help her anyway," Ahsoka retorted. "She's a lot like you."
Lux sighed. "I guess it is the right thing to do," he admitted. "What's the plan?"
Monika Cruzsek's Cruiser was now flying away from the Watchtower. As it was making its way to the Vortex, Monika was looking outside from the Bridge, overseeing the Earth below her. She looked to her medallion and opened up a small locket, showing a stabilized holographic image of her mother. As she was looking to it, Urbossa and Mipha walked up to her.
"How long of a Hyper-Jump does Lon calculate for us to make back to Shei'Ten Kar?" Monika asked.
"If we make the Jump through the Portal, we should get there within fifteen minutes," Mipha replied. "But… if you don't mind my saying so, Mistress…"
"What is it?" Monika asked, turning around to face Mipha.
"These people, the Young Justice, they're only trying to help us, just as my people would have done," Mipha started out. "Or like Urbossa, Revali and Daruk. We volunteered to help you and your family in your quests, not just out of our undying loyalty, but out of kindness too."
"Yes, I remember," Monika said. "You four have stood by me and my family for years. To be honest, I was wondering if there were ever a second motivation for you to serve me and my family."
"Do you not believe we should at least give the Young Justice a chance?" Mipha asked.
"The Jedi had their reasons for not coming to our Planet after the Battle of Naboo, but they crossed a line when they refused to acknowledge the rising of a single Shade," Monika said. "Now it's in their hands for not realizing the threat sooner. Who knew a girl my current age could grow up to be such a killer?"
In the Hangar Bay, several Shei'Ten Kar guards were patrolling the area. Two of the guards were double-checking some of the Ships. All of a sudden, one of the guards yelled in agony, as if an invisible sword was going through his chest. The other guard turned to him, only for someone to quickly dash by and slot his throat. He hell silently before Martian Starkiller appeared, now taking on the appearance of one of the fallen guards before one of the ninjas appeared and disguised himself as the other.
Three guards were patrolling a hallway. Unknown to them, Malcolm Merlyn was hiding with more ninjas. The guards flashed some lights all around, checking every area. For a moment, Merlyn was almost seen, but he disappeared when the light quickly came back to check again. The ninjas quietly took down the guards before Ma'alefa'ak and his ninja, both still disguised, joined him. All the forces of the DarkSiders made their way to the Bridge.
"We need to get these artifacts somewhere safe," a guard said, overseeing some artifacts from the Old Republic in a storage room. "Once we get back across the Vortex, we're taking them to Takodana."
"And the jewels?" The other guard asked.
"Well, there's always that lucky girl."
The guards turned around and saw Harley Quinn. She tossed a knife towards one of the guards, but the other dodged out of the way. He ran for the alarm and sounded it off, but was killed by Harley with her hammer shortly after.
The alarm blared throughout the Ship, causing all the guards to look up in surprise.
"Intruders!" Revali exclaimed, taking out his energy bow and turning it into a Bowcaster. "Everyone, battle stations!"
Harley scoffed as she looked around. "Where's the snooze button on this thing?!" She asked impatiently before slamming her hammer against the alarm next to her. With the little moment of silence she had, she went for the relics. However, two more guards leapt out and kicked her away. "Sneaky ninjas!" She exclaimed.
One of the guards slammed her hand onto a button concealed in the room. As soon as she pressed it, the relics were jettisoned into space and down onto Earth before the two charged at Harley.
Two arrows flew by, killing the two guards. Harley sighed rudely, knowing who saved her as she reverted her hammer back into a bat.
"You're welcome, Dr. Quinzel." Malcolm remarked.
"Ya just like to take the fun out of it, don't you?" Harley asked. "Now I can't torture them for what the relics were!"
"We don't torture the way you do," Malcolm said. "Let's get to the Bridge."
"Mistress, the Legion is here!" Daruk exclaimed as he ran onto the Bridge. Monika, Mipha and Urbossa looked on with shock. "Lady Shiva is sure to be with them!"
"She is, Daruk," Monika said, feeling the gem on her forehead. "She is."
Outside, Miss Martian piloted the Bioship to Monika Cruzsek's Star Cruiser. Ahsoka and the rest of the Young Justice, as well as Mace Windu, were inside.
"I sense a greater disturbance," Mace Windu said. "It seems that Mistress Cruzsek is indeed in much danger."
"I know this kind of Cruiser," Serra said. "It's a modified Light Cruiser used by the Senators and Representatives during the Old Republic. Everything has just been refurbished and modified."
"That means we can still board it, right?" Kid Flash asked, feeling slightly confused.
"These helped to take down Darth Malgus," Ahsoka said as she dialed on some buttons. "Of course they should!"
"Sorry I asked." Wally remarked.
"Serra, you're most familiar with these Ships," Anakin said. "Lead us through so we can get to Monika before the Shadow Collective does first."
"Got it," Serra said as she looked to Ahsoka. "I sure hope that you know what you're getting us into."
"We're doing the right thing," Ahsoka replied. "We're helping Monika, whether she likes it or not."
Inside of the Light Cruiser, Monika stood with Mipha, Daruk and Urbossa. Her three bodyguards stood ready to fight as they heard the sounds of blasters going off and swords swinging from outside. Revali flew in, shooting behind him before he joined the elite guard.
"What's our status?" Urbossa asked.
"The remaining guards tried to hold them off, but we underestimated the Legion of Doom," Revali answered. "The survivors are safe, hiding away. We can't lose any more lives today."
"We won't," Monika said, stepping up. "Hold your ground!"
All of a sudden, a loud smash hit the door from the outside. Everyone stood reedy before another loud smash followed. The door continued to hold, but the hits became louder and the dent was made deeper.
"Steady…" Daruk said.
"Wait for it…" Monika ordered.
All of a sudden, the shadows started to move. Monika narrowed her eyes before motioning to Revali. He nodded and fired at the shadows, which continued to move. Soon, the door flung off, and Lady Shiva appeared. She stared down Monika angrily as Harley Quinn, Malcolm Merlyn and Martian Starkiller walked in behind her, all armed and dangerous to the teeth.
"Saand'ra," Monika said, her bodyguards readying their weapons for battle. "Look at what you've become."
"So-Shii Chai, Monika Cruzsek," Lady Shiva spat back in a native tongue. "You know you can't hide from my Force Sense."
"I have no intention of hiding," Monika said as she and Lady Shiva circled around each other. "Not after what you did to our people."
Lady Shiva chuckled. "Shei'Ten Kar was weak," she spat. "Had it not been for your interference, I would have made us stronger."
"Killing my Mother crossed the line," Monika hissed. "And you disgrace us by even being christened into the Yiga Clan."
"You don't get it, do you?" Lady Shiva asked. She took out a small dagger and cut off part of her hair covering her forehead, revealing her gem. "I'm still one of you… I only made the smart choice."
"Big words of such little importance," Monika remarked. "The Jedi may not have done anything to stop you back then, but I will."
"I hold no regrets for the lives I have taken," Lady Shiva hissed as she placed her hand on the pommel of her Shadow Saber Hilt. "But Shei'Ten Kar is a scar, one which I will remove from the Universe… once and for all."
Monika narrowed her eyes at Lady Shiva. She held out her data-pad and dropped it before stopping its fall with her ring. It turned into a hilt with a winged guard, one which she held ready.
Lady Shiva unsheathed her Shadow Saber and activated it, her scabbard held in her right hand.
Monika tilted her ringed fist, and with a booming whoosh, she activated her own blade. Similar to Lady Shiva's Shadow Saber, the hilt did not emit a blade with a standard white core. Instead, the core was gold, and the blade shone blue like a hot flame.
Monika and Lady Shiva stared each other down before they pressed the gems on their foreheads, activating their respective mouth plates. The two charged towards each other, blades locked against each other immediately upon contact.
"That blade…" Lady Shiva said, noticing something familiar about Monika's lightsaber. "I've seen it before…"
"This sword was carried by my Mother until the day you mutilated her," Monika spat. "I suppose it's only fitting you fall by its power."
"Only fitting that I prove you wrong!" Lady Shiva yelled.
Lady Shiva broke off with Monika, who sent forth a jab. She twirled back and swung her scabbard down low, but Monika spun around and slashed her personal sword with her, moving fluidly. Lady Shiva growled and spun back at Monika, slashing at her with both her Shadow Saber and scabbard. Monika grabbed the remaining pieces of her data-pad and clutched them in her left hand, forming a shield on her arm. She held it up and blocked the attacks from Lady Shiva before slashing back at her.
At the same time, the Young Justice had boarded Monika's Cruiser. Ahsoka, Artemis, Saw, Lux and Huntress all aimed their weapons around before turning back to the others.
"All clear," Artemis said as she looked around her while addressing the rest of the Young Justice at the same time. "Doesn't look like…" she started out until she noticed something in the corner. "Oh no."
Mace Windu noticed where Artemis was looking and walked over to the area in her direction. He knelt down and saw a body on the ground, dried blood on his chest.
"These were one of the guards with Monika," Mace Windu noted. He placed his fingers over the guard's eyes and closed them. "This attack was a mercy kill."
"Not much mercy," Serra mused before she looked around. "I sense Lady Shiva."
"Her abilities as a Shade are not to be taken for granted," Mace Windu said. "But knowing your lineage, Satele and Bastila have already faced a Shade during their own time."
"They're not to be underestimated," Serra said sternly. "We have to move quickly," she said before looking to the Young Justice. "Robin, Connor, Artemis, with me, Ahsoka and Anakin," she ordered. "Katooni too. Everyone else, remain here in case we call for backup," she went on, causing everyone to nod. "Let's move."
On Earth, Eobard Thawne was at a Republic Outpost. Watching him being transferred into a more secure Ship from his prison frigate was Aztek and King Faraday.
"How much longer do we have to wait?" King Faraday asked. "Thawne has killed over a dozen soldiers in and out of the Expanded Universe."
"I know. I have read the reports from both sides of the Allied Forces," Aztek replied. "Once we put him in the Phantom Zone's Pocket Dimension, he'll be cut off from the Speed Force forever."
"Hard to believe there's an extra dimension in the Phantom Zone, though," King Faraday mused. "Still, whatever keeps this guy locked away is good enough for me."
Unknown to everyone, an Apache Helicopter was flying towards the area. Inside was a Mandalorian Death Watch Commando. Behind him was a man armed with several javelins, as well as a squad of men and women armed with heavy weaponry.
Back aboard the Masterpiece, Lady Shiva slammed her Shadow Saber onto Monika's royal lightsaber. She held her weapon up in defense before slamming her away with her shield. As Lady Shiva was trying to regain herself, Monika ran and slammed her away with her shield, forcing her into the hallway.
"I would have expected more had you not betrayed us, Saand'ra," Monika spat. "It is high time you paid for your crimes against us."
"Come on! Get up!" Harley Quinn called out.
Lady Shiva grinned and turned around. She held out her Shadow Saber in front of her, causing Monika to aim her lightsaber at her dangerously. The two stared each other down, waiting to see who would make the next move. Finally, Lady Shiva placed her Shadow Saber hilt back into her scabbard.
"Do you take me for a fool?" Monika remarked.
"I'll take your head!" Lady Shiva yelled, throwing her Shadow Saber and scabbard forward. The scabbard flew towards Monika, who ducked in time. However, this gave Lady Shiva enough time to run back at Monika and slash at her. Monika gasped and held up her shield, getting thrown down the hall. As she was getting up, the scabbard came back to its owner, and Lady Shiva was now armed with two weapons.
"Nice try," Monika spat. "But you can't beat me in a fair fight."
"Who said it was fair?" Lady Shiva quipped. She motioned to Merlyn, causing Monika to gasp.
At that moment, Malcolm Merlyn shot forth an arrow at Monika, only for Revali to shoot an arrow at it and split it in half.
"Do not interfere with Lady Cruzsek's battle!" Revali exclaimed before shooting more arrows at Malcolm Merlyn.
Merlyn dodged and started to shoot more arrows, allowing Ma'alefa'ak to run at Monika with his bladed arm. However, Daruk got in the way this time, using his claymore to slam him away.
"Where do you think you're going?" Daruk asked. He spun around his claymore and slammed Martian Starkiller away, who managed to parry his attacks with his own blade as he was being pushed back.
"I got ya!" Harley called out, only to be jabbed away by Mipha.
"Don't you dare…" Mipha said before charging forth with her trident.
Urbossa ran at Harley as well, swinging her claymore. Harley took out her bat and locked with the claymore before disarming her of the blade, sending it into the hallway. She formed her hammer and started to slam at Urbossa again, only for her to take out her scimitar and shield, blocking the attack. She broke off and let Mipha attack before the three locked weapons altogether.
"I think we now have a fair fight again," Monika quipped before turning back to Lady Shiva. She was about to strike until she noticed Ahsoka, Anakin and Mace Windu with the Young Justice heading towards them. "Stay back!" she called out, getting Lady Shiva to look behind her. "This is none of your concern!"
"But we can help…" Artemis started out as she walked over, only for Sith Lightning to get blasted near their feet.
"Do not intercede!" Lady Shiva ordered, her hand held out. "This duel is sacred!"
"Lady Shiva… I should have known." Ahsoka hissed.
"You know a lot, Artemis, now back off!" Lady Shiva hissed.
"What's going on?" Anakin asked.
"It's a Shei'Ten Duel," Mace Windu explained. "A sacred rite of combat that can be initiated between highly-trained fighters from Shei'Ten Kar."
"It's a personal one-on-one battle," Serra went on. "No one is to interfere, lest they forfeit their life."
"I only engage you in the ritual in respect for Shei'Ten Kar, and to never see my past again," Lady Shiva snarled to Monika. "I seek no leadership after your death. I only want this battle to end the scar of my life."
"You have already been judged, traitor," Monika spat back. "I do not intend on leaving this Universe without claiming your life." She remarked, holding her shield in front of her and her lightsaber over her head.
"Then you will not leave at all." Lady Shiva hissed, placing her scabbard in a reverse-grip and her Shadow Saber dangerously aimed at her sworn enemy.
"What do we do?" Ahsoka asked.
"For now, nothing," Serra answered as Katooni looked up to her. "This is between them."
Lady Shiva jabbed her Shadow Saber forward, prompting Monika to knock the silver blade away with her shield. She spun around and slashed at her with her royal saber, but Lady Shiva parried it off with her scabbard. The two swung their blades at each other once again, with Monika forcing Lady Shiva onto her back, the Shadow Saber returning to its scabbard.
"Did that just happen?" Connor asked.
"She did it!" Robin exclaimed quietly.
Monika walked over and aimed her lightsaber down at Lady Shiva as she was trying to get back up. Lady Shiva growled under her face mask while Monika narrowed her eyes at Lady Shiva intently.
"You've lost, Saand'ra," Monika said. "Now you shall pay for your crimes."
Lady Shiva groaned lightly as she looked up. She let out a soft chuckle. "You may have defeated me now," she said, getting a hold back on her scabbard. "But I will destroy you in the future."
"There is no future for you, Saand'ra!" Monika spat.
Lady Shiva grinned as she felt something in her scabbard click. "I beg to differ."
With that, Lady Shiva unsheathed her Shadow Saber once more, only this time, the blade did not appear, nor was a sound made. Monika swung at Lady Shiva, only for her to swing back. Monika suddenly felt her shield crack from the swing before Lady Shiva swung at her head. She leapt back, but felt the heat of a blade touch part of her front hair.
"What trickery is this?!" Monika exclaimed.
"You ever wonder how I killed Azreal or why I always carry this scabbard?" Lady Shiva asked as she lowered her Shadow Saber hilt. As she did, a hole was made in the ground.
"Is that—?" Ahsoka asked.
"Impossible." Mace Windu said in shock.
"That Crystal…" Monika panted as she looked down to where the Shadow Saber hilt was aimed. "No sound, no color, no shape…"
"Before I pledged myself to the Yiga Clan, I discovered the most rarest and dangerous Kyber Crystal known to all," Lady Shiva started out. "Something that can emit a blade with no sound, the perfect weapon of an assassin… the Ghostfire Crystal."
"Ghostfire?" Connor asked.
"Why have I never heard of that crystal?" Robin asked in surprise.
"Because it was a danger to both Jedi and Sith alike," Anakin explained. "People have lost limbs and lives by any wielder of a Ghostfire saber. The blade is impossible to track, and in the wrong hands, it could kill even its user."
"Master Dibs was lucky enough to survive his encounter with a wielder of a Ghostfire Saber wielder." Mace Windu said.
"That's how he lost his eyesight?" Ahsoka asked.
"It was how he lost his Padawan." Mace Windu said.
Ahsoka shivered nervously.
"A coward's tactic, using an invisible weapon to do the job," Monika snarled. "You killed my mother as a coward, and that makes you a coward yourself, Saand'ra."
"She refused to accept the fact that we were stronger than any other System," Lady Shiva hissed. "I was taught our history, and saw fit to end her false rule! She was the coward for not accepting who the people of Shei'Ten Kar were meant to be! Not me!"
"You shame us all!" Monika yelled. She got back up and slashed at Lady Shiva, who used her Shadow Saber to block the attack.
Lady Shiva laughed and swung at Monika sort Vaapad, forcing Monika to lift her shield up in defense. Monika noticed where the blade hit her shield and slashed back with her royal saber. For a moment, everyone could see the two blades locked together before Lady Shiva slashed back with her scabbard. Monika performed a barrel roll and dodged the scabbard before slamming her lightsaber down onto the Shadow Saber. Both blades were forced down onto the ground, creating sparks.
"What do we do?" Katooni asked.
"We can't interfere, that's for sure," Ahsoka said. "But I know that we can't just sit by and watch either."
Just then, Revali flew out of the bridge, shooting arrows down. Malcolm Merlyn ran after him, dodging and shooting arrows in response. Daruk backflipped away as Martian Starkiller advanced on him. He knocked his blade to the side before shooting at the golem guard, but he formed a red energy shield around him in response.
Harley cartwheeled out of the bridge, still armed with her hammer. Mipha jabbed at her, only to be parried off to the side before Urbossa slammed her scimitar onto her. Harley growled and took out a gun, shooting at Urbossa. She held her shield out, her body now crackling with electricity while the wounds Mipha gained from the battle faded away.
"Wait, what?" Artemis asked.
"They can do that?" Ahsoka asked Anakin and Master Mace Windu.
Lady Shiva chuckled. "The Crusaders?" She asked in disbelief, trying not to laugh too much. "I knew Shei'Ten Kar was behind the times, but not this much! You kept the Crusaders around?!"
"They are in debt to my family, and their kindness knows no bounds," Monika spat. "Call them old… they are still strong… more powerful than even you or your Master."
"Let us see!" Lady Shiva yelled, running at Monika again.
Monika spun around her lightsaber and slashed back. The two blades bounced off of each other before Lady Shiva struck back. This time, Monika raised her shield up, only for some splinters of it to shatter off. Everyone watched as the pieces, plus some excess heat from the Ghostfire Shadow Saber, flew into the air. The sprinklers went off, with water landing on Monika's royal blade. Both she and Lady Shiva narrowed their eyes at each other, but the latter's cocky demeanor was broken when she saw what the water was doing.
The transparent Ghostfire blade started to emit steam. The drops of water were causing it to reveal itself. Perhaps it was only for a short while, but it was now visible.
"I told you not to underestimate me." Monika said.
"Very creative, but I still hold the advantage!" Lady Shiva exclaimed. She pressed a button on her wrist-comm, causing a green light to glow.
At that moment, the ship started to move. Everyone held on as best as they could, feeling the Masterpiece turning away from the Vortex.
Miss Martian and the rest of the Young Justice, still waiting by the Bioship, felt the Masterpiece move as well. Zatanna looked out the window, seeing something shine. She gasped and ran out, seeing the sun almost in direct view of the Masterpiece.
"Um, guys?" Zatanna asked as the rest of the Young Justice came out to see what was going on. "Why are we headed toward the sun?"
"No idea, but I'm going to find out," Jaybo said, checking his custom hologlove. "Uh-Oh," he said before activating his comlink. "Guys, the Ship's controls have been taken over. We're on a course towards the Sun."
"Not good," Ahsoka said as Lady Shiva just grinned. She turned to Robin and Serra. "Serra, if you're familiar with this Ship, there has to be a kill switch. You and Robin transmit it to get us back on course."
"I've been trying," Robin said. "It's a zombie."
Monika snarled at Lady Shiva. "You'll do anything to kill me, won't you?" she asked viciously. "Even if it means taking your own life?"
"I want my past to die," Lady Shiva hissed. "Shei'Ten Kar is only an obstacle in my path to becoming a full-fledged Sith to Darth Maul. He and I will rule both Earth and the Expanded Universe as Masters, with even the strongest bowing before us. Ascension is the only thing that matters to anyone, and they will achieve it at any cost."
"No honor among Sith, is there?" Monika asked, holding her royal saber and shield ready. "Guess that's what to expect from someone like you."
"I said it once and I'll say it again," Lady Shiva spat, calmly standing where she was while the water continued to pour down. "Everything from my past, including Shei'Ten Kar, will die away. There is no place for weakness in the Dark Side."
Monika activated her royal saber again and slowly raised it up. "Your past is my turmoil," she said. "I won't let you get away with the sins you've carried out."
Lady Shiva chuckled. "Well, in respect to Shei'Ten Kar… may the best warrior prevail!"
Lady Shiva activated her Shadow Saber, still with its Ghostfire Crystal, and twirled her scabbard around.
Monika's gem glowed bright, as did Lady Shiva's. The two charged at each other, blades clashing immediately.
Lady Shiva swung her blade and scabbard down low at Monika, but she managed to use the water to track where the blade was. She spun around and blocked a Vaapad strike from her old enemy before spinning around again and swiping her blade low at her feet. Lady Shiva backflipped away before Monika aimed her shield out. A blast came from it, causing Lady Shiva to deflect each blast before Monika charged at her again. She flipped over Lady Shiva and swung her saber at her, but Lady Shiva placed her Shadow Saber in a reverse grip, blocking the blade.
"This is intense!" Katooni exclaimed.
"Their will to live is making them strong," Mace Windu said. "I can sense the resolve in both of them."
"I just hope Monika can win," Ahsoka said. She suddenly noticed her Xiphon glowing. "What's going on?"
Lady Shiva backflipped away before using a combination of Niman and Vaapad to fend off against Monika. Monika swung her saber at her while also using her shield to force Lady Shiva backwards. The two soon locked weapons with each other tightly, each trying to gain momentum. Eventually, they kicked off of one another, getting backed away to safe distances.
"You can't win!" Monika yelled. "Surrender!"
"You underestimate the power of a Shade!" Lady Shiva yelled back. She held her Shadow Saber up high as her scabbard now started to emit a strange noise. Everyone watched as all light surrounding Lady Shiva started to disappear. Soon, all light within the Ship faded away, and Lady Shiva was engulfed in shadows. She grinned before fading away from anyone's view.
Monika looked around, keeping her saber and shield ready for anything. Her royal saber was the only thing allowing her to see through the darkness at this point.
"What's going on?" Kid Flash asked back at the Bioship.
Miss Martian activated her Crossguard Lightsaber, providing light for the Young Justice members on standby. "I'm sensing the Force at work here," she said as most of her friends gathered around. "It's Shiva."
"What's Lady Shiva playing at here?" Katooni asked as she held her lightsaber up.
Anakin, Ahsoka, Mace Windu and Serra all held their lightsabers for light in the darkness while Robin took out a stick. He cracked it, and a light started to glow from it.
"I can't believe we overlooked this, she's a Shade!" Ahsoka exclaimed. "Serra and I studied them in our Padawan training."
"What does that mean?" Artemis asked as she scanned the area. She recoiled once she saw Harley looking like she was about to make a rude gesture to her before continuing to look around. "Why can't I find Lady Shiva anywhere on my scanners?"
"Because Shades can harness the darkness, using it to their advantage," Serra explained. "But other than that, they become one with the shadows."
"And it makes them the most deadly and dangerous assassins," Anakin finished up. "Most of them died away following the days of the Old Republic, but it is said that they are not fully extinct."
Monika continued to look around, trying to find out where Lady Shiva was. Suddenly, she appeared out of a shadow and leapt at her. Monika gasped and held up her shield, barely managing to predict this movement. She spun around as Lady Shiva came back for another attack and slashed at her, only for the Shade to disappear back into the shadows.
"Has anyone been able to fight back against a Shade when they use this tactic?" Robin asked.
"My ancestors, as well as Revan," Serra said. "But the secret to it was never passed down to me or any kin who came before me."
Ahsoka suddenly noticed the Xiphon continuing to glow. She unhooked it from her belt and narrowed her eyes at it. She looked up, and for a moment, she could almost see the shape of Lady Shiva moving through the shadows.
"Well, I think Sonia might have found a way too." Ahsoka said. She took a deep breath and placed the Xiphon to her mouth, making sure to keep it deactivated. She started to play a tune from it, the music from the Xiphon playing through the ship. However, it was not the same tune used to rob others of the Force. It was more melodic, more calm.
"Ahsoka?" Monika asked. "What are you doing?"
Lady Shiva ran out and attacked Monika again. She noticed her and spun around, clashing blades with her Shadow Saber before she faded into the shadows.
Ahsoka said nothing and continued to play. She eventually opened her eyes and saw Lady Shiva moving, but only through her eyes.
"Monika!" Ahsoka called out, throwing the Xiphon towards the ruler of Shei'Ten Kar.
Monika backflipped from another one of Lady Shiva's surprise attacks and held out her shield arm. A groove appeared, and the Xiphon slid right into it. She spun around and held her saber out in front of her while her shield and Xiphon were in the air. She reactivated both blades, and the tune continued to play. Her forehead gem glowed again before she spun around, successfully managing to catch Lady Shiva in the middle of her surprise attack. She grinned and threw her off to the side.
"That blade… what is it doing?" Lady Shiva asked.
"Seems like Sonia was more skilled than you took her for," Ahsoka called out. "The ORDER knew about the Shades, so she was working on her own way to fight them. Guess you didn't take into account that the Xiphon could do more than take the Force, could you?"
"Thank you, Ahsoka," Monika said. "Sorry about earlier. No hard feelings?"
"None at all," Ahsoka replied. "Now, take care of her!"
"The blade that cuts through the Darkness combined with the power of the blade born from Darkness?" Lady Shiva asked. "Looks like I took you for granted."
"You underestimate Shei'Ten Kar," Monika said. "Are you ready to pay for what you've done?"
"What do you think?" Lady Shiva asked.
Lady Shiva reactivated the Shadow Saber and adjusted her scabbard before charging towards Monika. Monika readied both of her blades and charged back at Lady Shiva, the two clashing blades once more.
Back on Earth, the Helicopter heading towards the Republic Outpost. Two Clone Troopers noticed it and motioned for three guards to come with them as they went to check it out.
"This is CT-3175, reporting an unauthorized vehicle on the platform," one of the Clone Troopers reported through his Comms system. "Requesting backup for an additional security check."
The helicopter door opened up. Everyone stood ready as the ramp lowered. All of a sudden, the men and women armed with heavy weaponry appeared. As they came out, one of them took out a machine gun and started to shoot away at the guards and Clone Troopers.
"We're under attack!" a Clone Trooper called out. "We need backup no—"
A javelin struck the Clone Trooper before being called back to an arm with a metal gauntlet. A man stepped out of the shadows, revealing himself to be armed with more javelins on his back. He spun around the javelin in his hand before the armed men and women attacked the soldiers and Clone Troopers with their own heavy weaponry.
The man armed with the javelin ran two Clone Troopers through before kicking a soldier away. He stabbed another before placing his hand to his head.
"This is Javelin. Lord Maul, the Demolition Team and I have reached the facility, and are making our way to Thawne. Your orders after he is freed?"
"Sinestro is on his way to assist," the voice of Darth Maul replied as more Clone Troopers and Soldiers were disposed of. "He will pick you up."
As soon as the transmission ended, two Gunships arrived, both preparing to fire on Javelin and the Demolition Team. All of a sudden, the helicopter detonated, taking both of the Gunships with it.
Inside, Aztek and King Faraday watched as more Clone Troopers and Soldiers were heading out to take care of the battle. The Reverse-Flash grinned as he heard screams and sound of wreckage coming from outside.
"You might want to hold tight," Eobard Thawne said to the Troopers escorting him. "Things are about to get messy."
Clone Troopers raced to the entrance as the sounds from outside started to get closer. They all aimed their blasters, but two wrecking balls swung in, taking out five of them before the sound of a Gatling Blaster roared, taking out the rest. Javelin walked in afterwards and tossed one of his javelins forward. It split into several more and flew towards Eobard Thawne, cutting his bonds off.
"Stop!" Aztek called out as King Faraday took out a gun.
Thawne grinned. "Wait…" he said, looking to himself. "Something's missing."
Eobard Thawne raced away to the Storage Room and killed four Troopers along the way. When he came back, he was now back in his Reverse-Flash Suit.
"Call for help!" King Faraday ordered a Clone Trooper.
Eobard Thawne chuckled before vibrating himself. "Much better." He said. He turned to Aztek and King Faraday before Javelin and the Demolition Team came in. The two looked to their odds before the Shadow Collective Forces charged at them.
Monika backflipped away from Lady Shiva as she slashed at her with her Ghostfire Shadow Saber. Lady Shiva advanced towards Monika quickly and tossed hr scabbard at her, only for her to use the Xiphon and her shield to parry it off before the two struck at each other. They kept their blades locked against one another before Lady Shiva broke off. Monika slashed wide at her, but she leapt up over her. Monika looked up and parried off Lady Shiva's strikes from above before kicking her out of the hall and into the Hangar Bay, sending her crashing into a Ship.
The rest of the Young Justice took notice of the battle. They got out of the Bioship and ran to see what was going on before Ahsoka, Serra, Anakin, Mace Windu and Katooni led Robin, Connor and Artemis back to the Hangar Bay, followed by the Legion of Doom.
"Let's get in there!" Miss Martian called out, preparing to take out her lightsaber.
"With all due respect, stay out of this!" Monika called out. She turned back to Lady Shiva as she got back up. "This is between me and you, Saand'ra."
"I couldn't agree more." Lady Shiva spat. She got back up and slashed at Monika, who managed to block her Vaapad strike with her shield and Xiphon. Even though the Ghostfire Blade was near invisible, power from the Xiphon was starting to make her see it, even without the water to make out its shape.
"Come on…" Ahsoka said.
Lady Shiva swung at Monika wildly with both her Shadow Saber and her scabbard. Monika quickly parried off each attack with her blades and her shield before the two punched at each other. Their fists collided, causing a shock wave to spread out from them. As soon as it faded away, Monika slashed at Lady Shiva, forcing her back this time. Lady Shiva backed away quickly, using her Shadow Saber and her scabbard to fight back. Eventually, she kicked Monika's knee, causing her leg to give away. Everyone gasped as she brought her two weapons down onto the ruler of Shei'Ten Kar.
Monika looked up and held her own blue and black blades up. She started to get back up. Eventually, she broke off and spun around, performing a wide sweeping slash at Lady Shiva. Lady Shiva leapt into the air, ready to attack again. Monika narrowed her eyes and leapt up as well, a bright light emerging behind her. As it did, a dark shadow started to emerge from behind Lady Shiva. The two narrowed their eyes at each other intently before they dashed forward, continuing to clash swords with each other back and forth in midair. The two spun around and slashed their blades, both colliding so much that they flew out of their hands as they spun around again. This time, Monika grabbed the Shadow Saber while Lady Shiva claimed the Royal Saber of Shei'Ten Kar.
Monika used the Shadow Saber and the Xiphon to slash away at Lady Shiva, who was using the Royal Saber to slash back. Lady Shiva found herself being forced back as Monika used her own blade against her before the two shot each other, causing their weapons to fly up and return to their respective owners.
Monika and Lady Shiva both charged at each other, their respective blade being held ready once again. Once they reached each other, they slashed. Only a few of the top strands of their hair were cut off before they turned around, spinning for another slash again.
Everyone stood ready, waiting for what was to happen next. Suddenly, Monika groaned and fell onto one knee before Lady Shiva kicked her away. She held her chest, feeling a cut there.
"Looks like I still win, even in tradition," Lady Shiva mocked. She walked towards Monika and aimed her Shadow Saber at her, the heat of the blade started to emanate. "This is the end of Shei'Ten Kar."
"Not while I still breathe!" Monika yelled, tossing the Xiphon at Lady Shiva.
Lady Shiva grabbed the Xiphon easily. She laughed. "You really thought that would work?" she asked. "You really are pathetic!"
"Think again!" Monika exclaimed, tossing the hilt of her Royal Saber up this time.
Lady Shiva gasped, not being able to catch the hilt this time. Monika grinned and leapt up, revealing there to be no gash on her chest after all. She made her way behind Lady Shiva and activated her Royal Saber in front of her neck, preventing any of them from moving.
"Yield!" Monika ordered.
"Never!" Lady Shiva snarled.
"You asked for it!" Monika said. With that, she grabbed Lady Shiva's left hand, the very same hand holding the Xiphon.
What happened next surprised everyone.
Monika, who had purposely thrown the Xiphon at Lady Shiva, had made sure it was aimed towards her. She activated the black blade of the Xiphon, causing it to impale both her and Lady Shiva. The two yelped in pain before she deactivated the blade.
"Hell of a move," Lady Shiva said, looking to Monika as she limped away to the Crusaders. "I never thought you would get close to me just to hurt me."
"I'm not done yet," Monika said, picking up her shield. She used the blaster on it to shoot at Lady Shiva's Shadow Saber hilt, sending the Ghostfire Crystal of it and flying into the air. "As you said… tradition."
Lady Shiva chuckled. "Guess my revenge will have to wait," she mused before a shadow appeared under her. "Hope you can escape, Love." She quipped before falling through the shadow.
The Legion of Doom watched before their Shade took them away through a shadow as well.
"Monika!" Ahsoka exclaimed, running towards Monika as she finally reached the Crusaders. "You okay?"
"Now that I know I've weakened Saand'ra, I'm fine." Monika replied.
"Let me see that…" Ahsoka said, preparing to check on Monika's wound.
"No need to worry," Mipha said as she walked over. She placed her hand over the area where she stabbed herself. "I can heal her. It's one of the powers I have."
"All of the Crusaders have powers that have been passed onto them from their ancestors for generations," Monika explained. "Mipha's power is healing, Revali's is flight, Daruk's is fortified protection and Urbossa's is lightning manifestation."
Ahsoka smiled as the rest of the Young Justice came over. "Looks like you can be quite a powerful ally," she said. "That is… if you're willing to accept joining the Allied Forces."
"I'm starting to see that I can no longer do this alone," Monika said. "Very well. Consider Shei'Ten Kar in Alliance with the Republic Faction of the Allied Forces in the fight against the Shadow Collective."
"And we shall capture Lady Shiva," Paula said. "I promise."
"That is… if we survive being sent into the sun." Kid Flash reminded everyone. He started to rub his forehead as everyone turned back, remembering that the new course was set.
"If I use my wind, I can send the Ship away from the Sun," Revali said before looking to the Jedi. "But you'll have to help."
"We're on it." Miss Martian said.
Revali nodded and flew out. He made his way to the other side of the Masterpiece and used his wind to blow the Ship away.
As Revali was using his wind, Ahsoka, Anakin, Miss Martian, Katooni, Serra, Barriss and Mace Windu used the Force to turn the Ship away.
Ahsoka looked to Barriss as the Ship was slowly starting to move. "Told you that move would work." She teased.
Barriss chuckled. "Okay, I admit, that is a useful move in a fight," she conceded. "But don't hurt yourself like Monika did."
"I should be good now, Mipha," Monika said as Mipha finished healing her. "I think I can take care of the rest."
"What do you mean?" Robin asked.
"The people of Shei'Ten Kar have an ability to heal themselves, but they would need some extra recovery before that to ensure it will fully work," Monika explained. "If the blade's mark had been close to my heart, I would have died instantly."
"That's good to hear," Anakin said before noticing the Ship was turning more quickly. "We're getting it. We'll be heading out of range soon."
"Looks like we'll be staying here a while," Revali said as he flew back in. He turned to the Jedi. "Good work," he said before looking to Monika again. "Our Hyperdrive has been damaged, and our fuel has been burned by the Sun."
"Plenty of time to help the Allied Forces, then." Monika said with a smile.
"We can take you down to Earth," Miss Martian said. "You can make repairs there."
"Thanks," Monika said. She suddenly noticed the Ship was falling. "Oh no!"
"Don't worry!"
Everyone looked to see Kyle Rayner, Jon Stewart, Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner flying towards them, along with an Alien Green Lantern.
"Shyir Rev," the Alien Green Lantern introduced as everyone looked and saluted to him. He sent a friendly salute back. "Nice to meet you all."
"The honor is all ours," Mace Windu said. "Thank you, Green Lanterns, for coming to our aid."
"Batman gave us the alert as soon as he heard that the Shadow Collective was attacking a diplomatic ship," Jon said. "Happy to help."
Monika nodded before Urbossa walked up to her. "Mistress, we have a problem," she said. "Some of the Relics we were carrying… they're gone."
"What?" Monika asked.
Everyone turned in surprise.
"What relics?" Lux asked.
"Shei'Ten Kar was scheduled to take Relics from the Old Republic to Maz Kanata," Monika explained. "But since the Shadow Collective didn't take any of them, they must have been jettisoned away for safety."
"That means there's a whole bunch of relics on Earth, and we don't even know where they are," Anakin mused. "We'll need your help now more than ever."
"And we will help you to the best of our extent," Monika said. She turned to Ahsoka. "Thank you again for showing me the way."
"Any time," Ahsoka said. "Now, let's get you down to Earth. You're probably tired."
"We can't give you the exact same treatment you'd get on Shei'Ten Kar, but we'll do our best." Serra added on.
All of a sudden, everyone's comlinks went off. The Young Justice and the Jedi looked to each other with surprise before activating them, forming a combined hologram of Mister Terrific.
"We have a problem," Mister Terrific said. "We'll explain at the Cave."
At Mount Justice on Earth later on, the Masterpiece was being repaired by several Clone Troopers. Urbossa oversaw the repairs while inside of the Cave, the Young Justice and the Jedi were meeting with Batman, Green Arrow, Mister Terrific, and Aztek, wearing a cast on his foot.
"What happened?" Ahsoka asked.
"That attack on the Masterpiece… it wasn't the only one made by the Shadow Collective today," Aztek said. "A man calling himself Javelin, leading several individuals called the Demolition Team, attacked our outpost and freed Eobard Thawne."
"Thawne's free?" Wally asked.
"I'm afraid so, and I only got out with a broken leg," Aztek said. "Faraday's comatose, but now one of the most dangerous of the Legion of Doom has escaped."
"That just adds to our new Relic Problem," Anakin said. "Looks like our job just got a lot harder."
At the Shadow Collective Facility in National City, Lady Shiva was healing from her wounds. She had her Sith Robes removed and was now wearing gauze over her chest. Watching over her were the members of the Legion Darth Maul sent to assist her. Eobard Thawne walked in, followed by Javelin and the Demolition Team. As she meditated, she heard her holo-transmitter beep. She used the Force to activate it, revealing a hologram of Darth Maul standing before her.
"My Master, Shei'Ten Kar has risen up once again," Lady Shiva said. "And in our diversion against them and the Young Justice, we have also managed to free Thawne."
"Excellent," Darth Maul said. "Now we can focus on gaining the resources we need to make the RUINATION stronger again, and resume our conquest."
"There were also these, uh… Relics, from the Ship of Shei'Ten Kar," Malcolm Merlyn explained. "Shall we make an attempt to grab them?"
"The opportunity for them will present itself," Darth Maul said. "When the first Relic is discovered, retrieve it, and whoever wields it. I sense a storm coming."
Meanwhile, a man was in a workshop. He walked over to a table, where someone working for him presented him with a sharp blade. He grinned as it crackled with lightning.
Author's Notes: Well, everyone, how did you like the first part of my Beware My Power Arc? I put a lot of work into this, so I hope you do. Sorry this took so long, but I had a lot of work keeping me busy. I'll try my very best to make up for it. I'll try to have a new Chapter out soon. Please review, rate, and if you can, Private Message me for anything on the Story. I'm keen to hear from you, only if it's positive. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Have a great week, everyone! See you soon!