Phantasy Star Horizon
ESKK: Well here we go a new chapter of Phantasy Star Horizon so enjoy.
(Start Oracle Mothership)
To say the Jedi and Clones response to the fleet was shocking was an understatement. They were downright god smacked at what they found. They were no strangers to ships with living quarters since many ships and space stations had such things. But never had they seen ships with actual cities inside them. And that wasn't the only thing that surprised them on this. The races unknown to them that were roaming the ship going about they're day to day businesses. Humans they can recognized but then came the two other races or three if you count them as such.
First was the Newmans they more or less look humans save for slightly angular faces and pointed ears. From what was explained they were basically humans who went down a different evolutionary path in their lives. But despite that it was clear the Twi'lek now had worthy rivals as the most beautiful creatures in the galaxy if the Newman were anything to go by. Their pointed ears just gave them this mystical exotic nature that many men would find attractive.
Next came the Deuman's their duel colored eyes made them stand out and that was not even factoring the horns on their foreheads. The horns normally ranged from 1 to 2 horns per a Deuman and from what they gathered they were basically Newman's that went more for physical strength.
Finally came the CAST sentient droids in the eyes of the Troopers who were born from children with frail bodies but great potential. Now Anakin would have had a cow about this but apparently the CAST felt differently about this. Their great potential was hindered by frail and weakened bodies due to sickness and the like. Despite losing a lot of that potential they actually prefer their CAST bodies over their old ones. Reason being they didn't want to spend the rest of their lives bed ridden. Plus most cases the children were given the choice whether to go through with the procedure or not.
What the Republic didn't know was that was the agreed upon story the former Players agree to tell anyone who asked them about the CAST. Anyway Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, Rex, and Cody were meeting with the six who oversee the happenings going on in Oracle mainly to properly thank them for the assist. Or in Anakin's case ask a zillion questions about their amazing tech. These ships were basically space colonies in his mind and he wanted to know how it ticked.
Obi-Wan had to stiffen a chuckle at how Anakin was acting like a child with a new toy. Even Ahsoka the youngest of the group (Save for the Clones) had to laugh at how childish Anakin can be. Of course the Clones had to look away from certain ladies who seem to believe less means more for them. Seriously who walks around in that sort of outfit and not get stares from people. Moving on the group were lead through a series of Elevators to meet with this alleged Council of Six to discuss what they had saw on the planet. Mainly the subject on just what in the Forces name the monsters and the lady who controlled them are. What exactly was a Dark Falz and a Falspawn were to begin with?
Eventually they arrived to find the supposed Council of Six waiting for them to arrive. Obi-Wan was hoping they would avoid what Anakin calls 'Aggressive Negotiations,' at least until he noticed one of the members seemed a tad bit childlike. From what they saw there was six of them in all the youngest girl was clearly human since she lacked a horn and pointed ears from either Deuman or Newman. The one next to her was a male human himself who was simply relaxed on his chair feet propped up. The spiked young man with clearly heavy armor reminded him of Kit Fitso in terms of personality from first glance. Next up was a tall lanky Newman who was currently going over data via some sort of holographic screen. Obi-Wan won't deny that it was an impressive piece of technology that he knew Anakin and a few others would be dying to look into later. Next up was the only Deuman of the group as he was seen nursing an odd looking weapon as Obi-Wan could not tell if it was a gun or a sword… perhaps a combination of both. Obi-Wan has heard of some Jedi trying to modify their Lightsabers for a similar concept with varying effects.
The final two were CASTS and the female of the pair was more humanoid then her counterpart. As she was holding a halberd weapon called a Partisan and from just looking at it Obi-Wan could tell it was a powerful weapon. Now how did Obi-Wan know she was a CAST well despite herself having skin like spots on her form they were clearly metal plating parts showing she was in fact a CAST. That and save for the visor over her eyes her hair even seemed metallic in nature. Anakin seeing her was all about ready to grab his tools and beg the CAST to let him cut them open and figure them out. Or at the very least get their schematics.
But out of respect of what it cost them Anakin let them be. Despite his disagreement with it they sacrificed a lot to gain bodies they could function in at the very least Anakin would honor that from them. The Final CAST the obvious leader was wielding a Katana as he sat at the head of the table as the Six were clearly here as one. He was sleek and calm with two tail like fins on either of his shoulders. As he sat there it was clear he was the one in charge of the Council of Six.
"I suppose you're all with the… Republic, was it?" The Newman said as he closed his data screen to speak with the new arrivals.
"Um yes and I suppose you're the leaders in charge of this, fleet? For lack of better terms." Obi-Wan said as this wasn't just a fleet. In the eyes of many and his own honest opinion it was an armada of both colony and battle ships.
"Hey don't be scared guys we get that the Oracle Fleet can sometimes give out the wrong message." The human male said as he smirked to the five new arrivals.
"Sorry if we're still on edge." Obi-Wan said as the Newman then spoke up.
"I see… well you should find it good to know that your young friend there is free of any F-Factor infection as were the clones who faced the Falspawn with her." The Newman said and thus Anakin heard this.
"F-Factor?" Anakin asked as he looked concerned.
"The particles produced from the Falspawn when you kill them or if there is a high concentration of them in an area higher then advised in fact." The Newman explained as he then showed images of the particles in question and the Falspawn who produce them. "Our Photons neutralize the F-Factor and purges the body of it, no doubt our ground team must have done this in a subtle manner." The Newman said and in turn Ahsoka sighed in relief to this. "Though I do suggest you take time off from any combat in case any dormant ones try to act out." He added no doubt urging the use of caution over being a reckless fool when it was unneeded.
"What?!" Ahsoka asked shocked to hear she may have some sort of corruptive substance inside her just by killing those monsters that woman Apprenticed summoned.
"Would you quiet freaking them out, your gonna give them a heart attack." Came the human male of the group as he dropped his fleet.
"Just stating facts is hardly cause for such a panic." The Newman responded calmly as clearly he was the logical one of the gathered six.
"Hey numbskulls we have guests." The human girl said as she clearly wanted to get the meeting over with. But she sounded oddly young, in fact she both looked and sounded to be the youngest of the group gathered here.
"I can see that, but it was best to let them know what prolonged exposure to the Falspawn could lead to." The pointed ear man said calmly showing he was very much the logical one.
Just then the apparent leader of the group, who was the CAST at the head of the table, cleared his throat getting everyone's attention. "Sorry for my councils bickering." He began as the way he spoke was calm and patient almost like that of Yoda's voice. "Their differences tend to get on ones nerves but those same difference is what makes them excellent allies to have on decision making." He added clearly valuing different sides of an arguments when presented. "Allow me to welcome you to the ARKS exploration fleet, Isekai." The council's leader said as he looked to their guests. "I am Arthur I hold the Rank of 1 on the Council of Six and in turn the leader." Arthur said and thus Obi-Wan was surprised by this as Anakin was intrigued.
"A clanker is leading this fleet." Rex said and thus the second CAST spoke up.
"Pardon me?!" She asked clearly offended by such a term used here. Despite being from a world where she was human she had clearly embraced her situation and allowed herself to better accept it.
"Morgan." Arthur cut her off and thus sighed to this. "While I respect your opinions I would suggest against using such terms around the CAST many of us find it as well as the terms robot, droids, and any other machine based name to be highly offensive." Arthur said and thus Rex coughed a bit.
"Sorry." Rex apologized as he honestly didn't know their normal terms for the CIS's army coined by the Troops would be offensive to the CAST.
"It's alright dummy." The girl said from her seat as she then introduced herself. "By the way I'm Klara I hold the rank of 5 on the Council of Six." She said surprising Obi-Wan and Anakin by this.
"But she's just a child." Anakin said with concern by this causing Klara to puff up her cheeks and pout.
"She is but also powerful and had earned her place among us despite the disagreements of many." Morgan said and thus went to introduce herself next. But she was quickly cut off by Klara.
"Yeah I earned my spot fair and square and if you don't like it I can demonstrate how I got it." She said pulling out her staff only to be stooped by the CAST woman.
"KLARA!" The CAST woman scolded Klara causing her to slump on her seat looking like a child who was just scolded by her parent. ""Anyway I'm Morgan and my rank is 2 on the Council and I am second in Command of the Council." Morgan said as she sat on her chair knowing how they split up the power based between each of them.
"Before you ask." The human male of the group spoke up getting everyone's attention. "We don't promote Council Members up the ranks normally someone serving under us takes out place." The male said before smirking a bit. "Anyway I'm Yaga I have the Rank of 6 on the council so yeah I'm the lowest number." Yaga said but wasn't at all bothered by it. "The Newman there who I was arguing with is." Yaga began only to be cut off by the mentioned Newman.
"I can handle my own introductions quite nicely." He cut him off and thus proceeded to speak. "I'm Xect I hold the Rank of 3 on the Council of Six and I head up the Intelligence department of our ships." Xect said as he looked to the others. "Morgan handles General Affairs our the ARKS ships dome cities and the security for them, Yaga heads up our ground troops, Arthur heads up our instructors training cadets and recruits alike, Klara is in charge of equipment and armaments and supplies, and finally our Chief of Security is." Xect began but was then cut off by the Deuman of the group.
"Xect if you can handle your own introductions let me handle mine." The Deuman said cutting in before he spoke up. "I'm Noto I hold the Rank of 4 on the Council and I'm in charge of ARKS security." Noto said as no doubt he kept everything in order on the ships. IT was no doubt needed since if the ships had cities that means they also had crimes and the like and in turn needed a police force.
"A pleasure to meet you all then." Obi-Wan said being courteous to the allies who aided them against the Falspawn and this woman named Apprentice.
"Now we've already received the reports from the team that went down there to aid your troops we were hoping you would possibly fill in the blanks, they noted something… disturbing we'd hope you can unveil for us." Arthur said as he sat on his seat looking to their guests no doubt wanting to get to the bottom of this.
"Well it was mainly Ahsoka and the Clones who have the details on that." Anakin said hoping this doesn't turn into the sort of negotiations that would require a lightsaber.
"Not much to tell." Ahsoka spoke up as she looked to the group her mind still on the fact those things can still cause problems even after they had died. "The troops and I went down there answering a distress beacon, that woman calling herself Dark Falz Apprentice showed up, and then she summoned those Falspawn creatures." Ahsoka said and in turn the Council looked surprised when Ahsoka had mentioned the Dark Falz she faced.
Seeing this reaction Obi-Wan had to ask. "I suppose this Dark Falz is something your aware of?" Obi-Wan said and thus Morgan had a response.
"In more ways than one." Morgan confessed and in turn Arthur looked over to Ahsoka and the two Clone troopers.
In Arthur's mind it was probably best that these folks didn't hear about the dangers of the Dark Falz. The less people know about them the easier it would be to control the panic such information would no doubt cause. "If it would not be a problem." Arthur began as he looked to the Jedi. "Would your troopers and young friend leave the room, we'd like to keep the next topic of our discussion with close to as few people as possible." Arthur said as he was accounting that Rex and Cody were soldiers, and Ahsoka was young in age.
"Wait what, but I had first contact with the Dark Falz at the very least." Ahsoka began but Anakin in turn cut her off there.
"Ahsoka please." Anakin said as by the tone of voice Arthur wanted to keep this tight lipped for some reason. Plus he was trusting him on this and was no doubt willing to compromise on this subject. Plus with question pertaining to this such as whatever this Dark Falz was Anakin saw Arthur was willing to trust them on this.
Seeing there was no arguing on this Ahsoka conceded to Anakin's order. "Yes master." Ahsoka said before she let the room with Cody and Rex.
Once the door closed behind them Arthur directed his attention to the two Jedi Generals. "Now then… please keep in mind that we don't intend to hide this from your people, but we feel we need to approach this subject with caution less we cause a Galaxy Wide Panic." Arthur said and thus Anakin saw why he wanted Ahsoka and the Clones to stay outside. They needed time to figure out how to present this and not cause everyone and their mother to fear for their lives on the subject.
"We understand completely." Obi-Wan said and thus Arthur nodded to the others clearly in agreement on this subject as well.
"Now then shall we start with the Falspawn or their creators the Dark Falz?" Arthur asked and in turn it was a case of choosing ones poison for this subject.
(Later at the Kalma Café)
In the Arks Shopping Center the Kalma Café was buzzing with its normal activity from gossip to other major subjects. There we find Yuvel, Reggie, and Zurna sitting with varying teas on their chosen table. Nearby they saw familiar faces roaming the area serving drinks and food while also taking orders. Ever since they all appeared on this fleet 3 years prior they all had tried to make the most of their current situation in varying ways. Some opted to join up with their ARKS as Operatives while others opted for the civilian life style. From there it was only a matter of keeping themselves busy over all of this.
In the case of some they had taken part time jobs in the Shopping Center of the ARKS command while others taken jobs in the cities themselves. Right now the three were there with their fourth friend Laura currently missing. A few guys from the other tables were staring at Zurna like a slab of meat. But considering her preferred choice of dress it was no wonder why that was the case for them here.
"So any news from up top?" Yuvel asked as he sat with them.
"No it's been quiet. Chances are they're still talking." Zurna said as she crossed her arms under her breasts and also crossed one leg over the other.
"So we're in the dark on this, great just great." Reggie said as he sat there while eying his food. "So what do you think will happen now we made first contact with the locals of this Galaxy and the Dark Falz Collective?" Reggie asked honestly curious about this situation. "All in one fell swoop." He added and they knew he had a point.
"I honestly have no clue." Yuvel said being honest about this current situation. After all since when would anyone have a clue on what to do when in an Isekai scenario?
"Well that's comforting." Zurna said as the Braver was oddly calm about all of this.
Just then Laura rolled on by in a maid outfit suggesting she was on duty at the Café today. Laura had taken this as a part time job to earn a little extra cash for later use and today was her work day. "Hey guys." Laura greeted as she arrived to buss the trios table.
"Hey Laura when does your shift end again?" Reggie asked as he eyed up Laura. It's one of those days he really wished he still had his original body but alas that would not be.
"My eyes are up here stupid." Laura said snapping her fingers getting the CAST's attention back upward on the Newman.
"I'm looking at them." Reggie defended as he looked to Laura who wasn't really convinced. "Besides how do you even know if I was looking at the wrong spot? I'm a CAST so I don't have Irises." Reggie defended and thus the two with him sighed and face palmed themselves.
"One of these days I swear he's going to get himself killed." Yuvel said wondering how this guy even has a job after all that.
"One of these days but not today." Zurna added knowing Yuvel was too much of an idiot to die easy. Judging by her tone alone, Zurna almost sounded disappointed with that fact about their friend.
Just then they heard movement and looked to see that Ahsoka and Rex had arrived at the Café no doubt having gone to scope the ship. "Um question what was the fleet's Guest Policy again?" Reggie asked as he was pretty sure they shouldn't be roaming like this so casually.
"Don't know about that but I do know we helped them before." Zurna said and in turn Yuvel stood up to greet the two soldiers.
Meanwhile Ahsoka and Rex had gone to scope out the ship. Nothing to major Ahsoka had simply wanted to take a look around the fleet and see what it had. So far there didn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary in fact this place was more or less peaceful. Shopkeepers running their shops and from the looks of it they exchange products for products. No doubt to account for this long journey while also trying to keep people from rioting and the like. It wasn't credits but from what Ahsoka could see they might be worth some credits. Still there were a lot of variables in this and for all they knew this image could just be a front. Then again it could just be the soldier in her getting paranoid about this.
Anyway the people here were friendly enough despite some of their odd sense of dress. Some had even actively greeted the Jedi and the Clone pair when they passed by. They asked around about ARKS and for the most part the people here were pretty open about it. Ahsoka had to admit it was impressive how apparently some civilization turned a planet into a ship to explore the cosmos. Well it was impressive yet at the same time disturbing but then came one bit of information on that particular subject. The planet in question was apparently alive and sentient and had personally asked for such a thing to be done. Ahsoka figured the power to explore and discover new things was a natural trait for all sentient in the galaxy.
Eventually the two were at a place called the Kampa Café where Ahsoka had to admit it looked nice here. Though she did have a few objections about the serving staff's choice of uniform but she would let it slide. "Welcome feel free to take a seat anywhere." One of the Staff said greeting the two and surprising the duo.
"Oh um sure thing." Ahsoka said and in turn went to find an empty table. She didn't know how long Anakin and Obi-Wan's meeting will last so she decided to indulge herself a little bit. That was until she had noticed another person walking up to her this one familiar to her. It didn't take long for Ahsoka and Rex to recognize the guy who helped them against the Falspawn.
"Hey are you two doing ok?" Yuvel asked as he showed concern for the two.
"Wait a minute you're that guy from before." Ahsoka said as she recognized Yuvel instantly.
"Yeah I know and you're the ones who were surrounded by the Falspawn." Yuvel said as he also recognized Ahsoka… though Rex not so much. "So I'll ask again are you guys ok?" Yuvel asked trying to put himself at ease knowing they wouldn't go insane due to the Falspawns F-Factor from when they die.
"Oh um yeah I'm fine." Ahsoka confirmed with a nod and thus Yuvel sighed a bit in relief to this.
"Good." He said and just then Reggie appeared behind Yuvel.
"Come on Yuvel why not let these guys join us for a bite to eat?" Reggie offered n Yuvel's place.
"Reggie." Yuvel scolded a bit but knew it was already too late now.
"Well I am wondering what kind of food you guys got here." Ahsoka said and thus Reggie grinned or tried to with Ahsoka's response to the offer.
"Alright then." Yuvel said knowing he was beaten just now.
(Meanwhile back at the meeting)
"This is… most disturbing." Obi-Wan said after he and Anakin had received the full details of the Falspawn and Dark Falz.
"So Apprentice is just one of several." Anakin said to which the leading member of the Council nodded. Clearly said Council member did not inform them of the Profound and Primordial Darkness and for good reason one might add.
"So how does one exactly combat these creatures?" Obi-Wan asked and thus Arthur had the answer for this one.
"It's complicated, Photons tend to be the best if not the only way to combat the Falspawn and Dark Falz. Simply because the Photons can purify the F-Factors the Falspawn produce upon death." Arthur explained as he looked to the group. "But of course since the F-Factor are also Photons if we are not careful we can be using too much of a good thing." Arthur confirmed showing that even Photons had drawbacks if not careful.
"And since the Dark Falz can command them they can also summon as many as they want to battle eventually overwhelming you numbskulls." Klara said as she crossed her arms adding her favorite name for everyone she has ever met.
"Which makes this even more of a problem." Anakin said trying his best to ignore the little girl of the group. After all she was a child and if he went off on her well that was begging for problems.
"So the only way to fight Photon is with Photon." Obi-Wan said as he thought it over and noticed some startling similarities the Force shared with Photons. Both have their light and dark and both had the same reaction to emotions if not similar ones. So by that logic if these ARKS were the equivalent to Jedi then that made the Dark Falz the equivalent to the Sith. This in turn made Obi-Wan shudder if any Sith came into contact with a Dark Falz.
But then a question popped up if these Dark Falz were so dangerous why didn't these ARKS kill them and be done with it. "If these guys are so much trouble why not put them down?" Anakin asked to which Xect spoke up.
"Because even if we do they'll just leave that body and find the next suitable host." Xect said calmly showing that beating a Dark Falz wasn't like defeating a battle droid or an enemy soldier. If what they said was true it didn't matter how many times they beat a Dark Falz they'll just jump bodies and find a new suitable host body.
"So that springs up even more problems." Anakin said as Obi-Wan began to rub his beard in contemplation over this.
"This is most troublesome." Obi-Wan said but he found it oddly hard to believe if he had not seen the Falspawn and their masters already.
"We hope we can be of assistance to your people and vice versa to eliminate the Falspawn menace." Arthur said but Anakin had doubts.
"Kind of hard if you can't kill them." Anakin said but instead Morgan cut him off.
"We can't kill them doesn't mean we can't seal their energy forms away." Morgan said surprising the two Jedi here. "It's not perfect but it's the most ideal way to defeat a Dark Falz that we have at the moment." Morgan said and in turn Obi-Wan could not argue there. "Unless you suddenly have an idea that can take out a Dark Falz." The CAST added while crossing her arms.
"I think that one was a jab at us." Anakin added as Xect rolled his eyes to Morgan's little taunt.
"Anyway we wish to discuss further with your Republic and hope you might be open to allow us to speak with them." Arthur said as he was clearly aiming for diplomacy out of this scenario.
"We'll see what we can do, and in all honesty this is the first time we've met a group in a while who rather talk first then fire lasers at us." Anakin said as it had been a long time since the last time that things had ever gone this smoothly during this whole war.
"Good when you find a way to open talks between ARKS and the Republic do inform us we will remain orbiting this planet to help clear out any remaining Falspawn." Arthur said happy this had gone as smoothly as it did. He was happy for a bit of easy events but he also noted not to become too lax with them less they are all caught with their pants down.
With a small bow the two in turn began to take their leave to return to the ship to speak with the Republic. Hopefully they would gain a valuable alley with ARKS against not only the Separatists but also the Falspawn and these Dark Falz.
(Meanwhile back at the Café)
Ahsoka and Rex had joined Yuvel, Zurna, and Reggie at the table and were also joined by Laura whose shift had ended with the Café. As they had drinks they each shared a laugh with each other as Yuvel simply stifled his own laughter here. They had joined up together and were already trading stories from both sides of the spectrum. At the very least stories that didn't hit close to home for either parties.
"That cannot be true." Ahsoka chuckled as Reggie told the story of a particular incident they had been victims of.
"Trust me to this day that guy still hasn't lived it down." Reggie said as for him it was a moment of getting some payback.
"In all honesty you don't sound much like soldiers." Rex spoke as he looked to the group of four.
"What was your first guess?" Zurna taunted with a smirk to the Clone Captain.
"I mean you act more like a civilian community then exploratory soldiers." Rex said as he looked to the group of four.
"Well that's not too far from the truth." Laura admitted as the Newman Force adjusted her glasses on her face. "We may be trained to fight and the fight but it's like you said we're basically explorers." Laura said as she looked to her tea. "But ever since we've fought the Dark Falz and Falspawn for so long it stands to reason we have to be ready for whatever they throw out." Laura said as she knew how some of the planets they passed by had an obvious Dark Falz and/or Falspawn signals on them. It was thanks to those planets they were able to better prepare themselves for what evils they all may face.
Still to fly into a universe at war was quiet disturbing for many of them. For now all they could do was gather information and help where they can against the Dark Falz Collective and whatever their machinations may be. Just then Rex's communicator went off as did Ahsoka's communicator. In turn the two went to answer having a hunch as to who was calling.
"Ahsoka Rex where are you guys we're about ready to go." Anakin said as he spoke to his Padawan and the Captain via the communicator.
"Sounds like it's time for you guys to head out." Yuvel said as he smiled at Jedi Padawan and Clone Captain from the Galactic Republic.
"Yes it does seem that way." Ahsoka agreed knowing they were on a schedule here.
"Well best to go now then." Zurna added until the nearby TV screen began to play music from a concert. On the screen was their fleets few idols. Ever since their voyage had started they needed something to entertain themselves while traveling and this became one of them. Since they didn't have access to much in terms of video games they made due with music to start off with. This was but one of the major idols among their fleet. It was clear she modeled herself after Quna from the original PSO2 and travelled through the fleet singing her songs of hope for the fleet.
She focused much of her music on J-pop from back home and even translated the songs herself so they can be understood by the English speakers of the ARKS Fleet. After the music artists came in someone had discovered a storage area filled with games for them to play and old reading materials from home. It didn't take long for them to start mass producing them and distributing it all to the entire fleet.
As the girl was singing her song it was clearly a news update about her as she was smiling to her adoring fans from across the fleet. "That was a clip from the Idols Kuna during her Fleet Wide tour." The news announcer began as even Ahsoka and Rex paid attention. "With our fleet recent arrival to this new system word spreads that we've may have arrived at our destination and discussion is on the table with the local government." The News Announcer a Deuman said as he looked to the camera and the data pad he was given. "When asked about this information Kuna had this information to share." The announcer said and thus the screen switched to Kuna who was all smiles.
"If this is our fleets destination and it's in fact populated then I'm glad it is. I hope we can get along with these people and we can share with them all we have to offer from my music to our research. Look forward to a Galaxy wide tour from yours truly." She said doing a side way peace sign with one eye winking at the viewers.
"No information was given about her possible tour but fans the Fleet over have been pinning for a chance to get tickets to her tour." The Deuman said and thus Ahsoka had to ask.
"Kuna?" Ahsoka asked as she looked to Yuvel and his friends.
"One of our ships idols and yes the ships do have civilians, we have those huge city domes but it doesn't mean we're all agents." Yuvel said and thus Ahsoka was actually interested in seeing what this Kuna girl has to offer.
"Well seems she's well liked." Rex said as he looked nearby and saw some of her fans smiling and talking amongst themselves about her and her possible tour.
"Let's just hope this war won't put a damper on it." Ahsoka said as performers like that are hard to come by what with the restrictions on travelling between Republic and Separatist space.
"We'll just have to wait and see." Rex said and thus they then looked to the four.
"It was nice talking to you, and since I never got a chance to say it, thanks for helping us." Ahsoka said and thus Yuvel nodded to the Togruta Jedi.
"Anytime." Yuvel responded happy to help Ahsoka when he could.
With a nod Ahsoka then turned over to Rex. "Let's go Rex." Ahsoka said and thus Rex began to follow his Commander.
"Yes ma'am." Rex said and thus the two proceeded to take their leave.
"So what do you think of them?" Zurna asked as he looked over to Yuvel.
"Just wondering about them is all." Yuvel said as he was curious as to what this Universe had to offer. But he was also worried about the damage the Dark Falz Collective and the Profound Darkness will cause to the Galaxy in the midst of a war.
"Worried sounds about right if you ask me." Reggie said as he saw through Yuvel without much trouble.
"Yeah." Zurna said with a nod while Laura adjusted her glasses agreeing with her friends.
(Scene Break Later on the Resolute)
As the Resolute and its fleet departed from the ARKs Fleet the Jedi Generals were discussing what they had discovered. Needless to say it was shocking for what they saw and even more so when they provided the evidence on these Falspawn and the Dark Falz who commanded them. From the sounds of it sealing them away was the only known way to handle their sort. But through the entire meeting they both sensed something amiss about the conversation. Nothing dangerous mind you just odd like they were omitting something to their whole story
It was Obi-Wan who had opted to voice his thoughts to Anakin. "Well this is unprecedented, with the Clone Wars it's hardly a good time for us to welcome new faces." Obi-Wan said but Anakin decided to get straight to the point.
"They're hiding something you sensed it didn't you?" Anakin asked getting straight to the point.
"Yes I did, but it wasn't malicious nor important by the feeling of still." Obi-Wan said as he looked to his former Padawan. "Regardless the Council will want to hear of this, and the ARKs has agreed to travel with us to Corsucant to further discuss this." Obi-Wan said as he was surprised with how agreeable these people were.
"Still don't you find it a bit strange, these things show up and not to long after they show up able to fight them." Anakin said and thus Obi-Wan had a theory.
"Considering what they did before we arrived, it stands to reason they may have chased after these creatures for good reason I might add." Obi-Wan said as he felt it would be wise to keep quiet about the Dark Falz and Falspawns until they can figure out a better way to explain it to the Jedi Council and to the Galactic Senate. "Still I do admit it is cause for some suspicion." Obi-Wan said agreeing with Anakin.
"We better keep our eyes peeled just in case they try something." Anakin said as he knew they needed to be careful in case it turns into some sort of complex trap for the Republic. "But still this does raise concerns." Anakin said as he sensed there was more that was going on then what the 'Council of Six,' had told the Two Jedi.
"Generals." Yularan spoke as he spoke to the two Jedi. "We are preparing for the Jump to Hyperspace, we await your orders." Yularan said and thus Anakin nodded.
"Alright Admiral we are go for departure send word to our new friends and the coordinates." Anakin said and thus they all got ready to move out. With a nod Yularan headed to relegate the order to enter into Hyperspace to Coruscant.
(Space)
The Republic cruisers entered into hyperspace and went for Coruscant while the ARKs fleet did their own version of it. The coordinates were more or less the same and in turn the two fleets began their journey. For the ARKS Fleet it was the last leg of their journey before they begin their battles against the threat of the Falspawn, Dark Falz, and the Profound Darkness. In the case of the Jedi and the Republic hope that they would gain allies against the Separatist armies.
But unaware to them their enemies were all plotting to consume all life and bring victory in destruction.
(Scene Break Dark Falz Collective Location Unknown)
Gemini, Apprentice, and Persona were gathered together with Persona keeping to himself while they waited for a new arrival. After their first bout with the Republic and ARKs they had sent out a call to another. As they waited they soon heard movement and looked to its source.
From the door they saw a familiar face walk in as he was wearing a suit with similar coloring to their own outfits. "Luther the Fallen." Apprentice spoke as she glared at their fellow Dark Falz. "What took you so long?" She asked glaring at the monster in skin not his own.
"Well you know how difficult it is to clone with limited equipment." Luther said as back in Phantasy Star Online 2 he was known to use the cloned body of a Newman as his host body. But since they did not exist here he had to find alternatives. "Though it is not at the level of Photoner technology I can work with it for the time being." Luther said as he joined his fellows and noted they were short by one. "So where is Elder?" He asked and thus Apprentice sighed and rolled her eyes.
"Missing still, he's taking far too long to find a host or to find us." Apprentice said as Luther chuckled.
"Well you will be most grateful I managed to gain a foothold in the Republic." Luther said as he looked to the group.
"That should make things easier then." Apprentice said and thus Luther smiled while looking to Persona.
"Well credit does go to our new friend here." Luther said as he looked over to Persona who had remained quiet. "Still I must wonder how they had the credentials of a Senator to make my foothold stick." Luther asked as he looked to Persona who remained quiet through that exchange.
"What about our newest yet to be?" Gemini M asked as he stood with his twin.
"What about youngest to come?" Gemini F asked wondering about an odd bit of information.
"Ah yes, Dark Falz Vader the Machine, Persona has been less then forthcoming with that information." Luther said as Persona glared at Luther.
"I told you already that he has yet to exist, certain parties wish to see he never comes about." Persona said deflecting that bit of information.
"So you say." Apprentice said as she was suspicious of that. "You claim the Profound Darkness wishes to create Dark Falz Vader yet you never once mentioned anything beyond that." Apprentice said as she had reason to believe Persona was up to something.
"I told you what I knew, if you cannot trust that." Persona began as he then began to walk away from the conversation. "Then this conversation is over." Persona said and in turn Apprentice growled while Luther smirked through the entire exchange.
"Hey don't you walk away Persona!" Apprentice began only to find the violet blade of a Lightsaber at her neck. The blade itself was to be expected from a Lightsaber but the hilt on the other hand it was an exact duplicate of Anakin Skywalker's. The Blade of course was actually from the Khyber Crystal given power from the Dark Falz's own Photon Reserves.
"Do you wish to test me Apprentice?" Persona challenged as he clearly wasn't in the mood for any of their shit. In response Apprentice eased back as she didn't need this sort of trouble from Persona. "I did not think so." Persona said as the blade returned to its hilt and was then returned to where Persona kept it on his belt. In turn Persona walked away until she vanished into an orb of crimson energy.
Once Persona left Apprentice voiced her objections of the infamous Dark Falz Persona the Masked. "I don't like him." Apprentice said as she had reasons to believe he was not with them.
"Regardless if you do or not." Luther began as he looked to Apprentice. "They are still a Dark Falz like us thus belongs with the Collective and once we can locate Elder, we can then proceed to find this… Dark Falz Vader." Luther said as his tone suggested he had some suspicion of this as well. "But let me ask you a most curious question." He began and got everyone's attention on him. "What is the difference between controlling time and traveling through it?" He asked while using a cryptic sort of tone.
(Meanwhile with Dark Falz Persona)
Persona arrived on Naboo as he made his way through an estate. As he walked for a time he rubbed his hand across the hollow halls. He remembered this place well as he had memories go through his thoughts. Eventually he arrived at an area in particular. As he walked through he looked around and took in the atmosphere for a moment before he took a knee and held a necklace and put it down. It was an exact replica of the necklace that Anakin had given Padme in his youth years before the Clone Wars had begun.
As the Dark Falz kneeled there he proceeded to take off his mask and placed it on the ground facing them. He then took out the lightsaber and ignited it once more but this time with a blue blade no longer fueling it with his own power. Thus proving it was in fact Anakin's own Lightsaber from a long distant unknown past.
"I promise you… Anakin." The Dark Falz said almost like he was praying. "I will not allow you to fall. I will save you from yourself even if it means to kill you as a mercy." The Dark Falz said this time his voice no longer synthesized but still warped for a moment. Their crimson eyes turned to chocolate colored ones for a moment while watching the sun set of Naboo. Even now it was still beautiful as they remembered it was long ago.
(TBC)
ESKK: Well here you go the second chapter all ready for you to read. Now please be sure to review this chapter before leaving and as always my reader's ja-ne.
