KOTOR2: Fury of the Sith

by JediTeknoman

Celebrations were in order as the Jedi Council had welcomed the returned of the prodical knight, Revan. Bastila was proud of him as she remained at his side. The Ebon Hawk crew were called as Saviours of the Republic, but some years later things have chan

5. Chapter Four

CHAPTER 4 PRODIGAL KNIGHTS FATE TO BE DECIDED

Meanwhile, Master Vandar and Admiral Dodonna had discuss preparations for a possible counter offensive against the Sith. While in Sickbay, Mission Vao and Canderous had continued talking about what had happened on Coruscant. Juhani discovered she had feelings for Harvey as she had become irrational with his presence surrounded her. Bastila's relationship with Revan was going extremely well but she had more reasons to confess with her love. Carth and Jolee questioned Revan's next motives while Revan had decided he will go along with his plan.
"Revan?" Bastila asked, while she walked with him to the briefing room.
"Yes my love?" Revan replied smoothly. Bastila placed her right arm on Revan's right waste, Revan smiled slightly at her as he had placed his left arm on her left waste. Bastila looked at him and smiled cheerfully. She'd felt happy and calm with his presence soothing her thoughts of doubt.
"Revan, remember the time we spent together on the Ebon Hawk?" Bastila asked.
"Yeah a lot actually," Revan smiled. "Why?"
"Why we didn't made love with each other when we first kissed?" Bastila asked.
Revan shrugged his shoulders with an innocent look on his face, he suspected as much that when the two had kissed each other, she was reluctant to have commit herself around the darkest hour before they were captured by Darth Malak. Both had a job to do and had seen it through to the end.
"We had agreed to focus on the task at hand," Revan reminded her.
"Yes we did my love, but didn't you know what the bond had said about that situation we had?" Bastila replied anxiously.
"I don't know what you are getting at Bastila," Revan replied, he looked at her and raised his left eyebrow. Bastila smiled.
"Sure you do," Bastila flirted. "The bond relationship we had told us that you had feelings for me."
"Yes I admit that Bastila," Revan said smirking.
"No seriously Revan there was more," Bastila replied honestly.
"Wait a minute. You saw something didn't you?" Revan asked curiously.
"No I didn't," Bastila blushed nervously. Suddenly the Force had interrupted them with another vision. Bastila's bond relationship vision suddenly slipped to Revan, he'd felt her feelings towards him that had clouded her judgment but he realised from another vision he had after the war, during the times of peace he saw the bond vision had come to him and physically showed him that he'd meant to follow up his relationship with Bastila.
Bastila on the other hand saw the bond vision differently, she'd thought that she had to flatter Revan and make the final knot between them. The vision continued swiftly and showed that they got married, the vision had faded away. Both Bastila and Revan looked at each other with a sudden confused reaction on their faces. The Force had expected them to get married? Bastila thread that bond vision lightly while Revan tried to ignore it but that was unexpected.
"Bastila cut the flattery," Revan said teasing her.
"Revan I swear," Bastila smirked, blushing nervously as she realised that the bond relationship had slipped into Revan's mind. Carth and the others behind them giggled behind their backs.
"Bastila, you're so cute when you blush," Revan chuckled.
"Okay, you had me," Bastila laughed. "I remembered you told me 'shut up and kiss me you babbling fool' I recalled."
"Yes I did and it was amusing," Revan laughed.
"I'm sure it was," Bastila smiled.
"You I love you Bastila as much as all I can give," Revan replied.
Bastila blushed as her emotions rationalised. "You know Revan, that one day you have to make it up to me you know," Bastila reminded him.
"In time Bastila we will," Revan replied.
Revan and Bastila walked past Sickbay, Revan suddenly stopped and looked at Bastila, "I would like to see Canderous for a minute, do you mind?" he asked.
"No, not at all," Bastila replied.
Revan looked at Carth and the others, "Hey Carth. Go on ahead to the briefing room, Bastila and I will see you there."
"Yeah sure no problem," Carth replied.
As Carth and the others had walked on leaving them behind, Bastila and Revan had walked towards Sickbay where they had found Mission was sitting on the chair beside the bed with Canderous. With the presence of Revan and Bastila no longer stood beside the group, Juhani's emotions had overwhelmed her actions towards Harvey. Then she hesitantly spoke with him the first time.
"Harvey, what made you come along with us?" Juhani asked curiously.
Harvey was stunned that he was asked by a curious Jedi companion, he had felt her emotions had distracted from the obviously truth that she was not what she seemed to be.
"Well I wanted to join Revan in his cause to save the galaxy," Harvey replied.
Juhani looked at him as she felt that his reason could have been explained a lot more, she suspected that there was more to it than joining their cause to stop the Sith. She remembered that her previous master had made the mistake to double cross her path and had killed her deliberately. Juhani questioned him again, "There must be something more to it I think. I mean, why would you make such request to the Jedi Council?"
"I felt a need inside me that I wanted to make such a difference, such as the time I'd spent on Corellia defending the Temple," Harvey replied.
Juhani was astonished as she replied, "I see. So you are dedicated of protecting people from the darkness."
"Yeah you could say that, until I met Darth Thorak," Harvey replied.
Juhani frowned, "She was too powerful for you I take it?"
Harvey frowned in disappointment. He had wished that he could have stopped Thorak from entering the Temple. "She was Juhani. I felt the fear and hatred that burned inside her soul. It made me trembled," Harvey replied.
"I know." Juhani replied, "I guess the presence of the Dark Lord doesn't quite whip your appetite."
"Yes I see you'd come at me with a strange approach when you said that," Harvey grudged.
"Perhaps," Juhani replied nervously. Her body slightly shook and her feelings for Harvey trembled. Harvey had noticed Juhani was rationalising and approached her gently.
"Juhani, I felt you were rationalising earlier. Was that my imagination?" Harvey asked.
"Perhaps I would like to speak with you at another time Harvey," Juhani replied.
Harvey frowned and replied, "Yep, please let me know."
The crew of the Ebon Hawk headed to the briefing room, while Revan and Bastila had reached Sickbay where they had plan to reunite with their friends, Mission Vao, Zaalbar and Canderous. Zaalbar stood outside the door and was waiting for someone. "Hi Zaalbar," greeted Revan, as he had reached the Sickbay door entrance with Bastila standing beside him holding his left hand.
Zaalbar smiled and grabbed Revan, Revan released his left hand and was lifted off the ground, shook around then eventually the rough wookie had placed him back on his feet. Bastila astonished she laughed as she watched Revan spun around and smiled at him as the tall scruffy wookie rubbed his right hand on Revan's head as he placed him back on the floor. "It's nice to see you too Zaalbar," Revan chuckled.
The wookie roared and replied, "It's so nice to see you too Teknoman. I mean Revan."
"That's okay Zaalbar, Big Z, whatever… sigh anyway, meet me in the briefing room I have a matter to discuss," Revan replied.
"I'll go and meet you in the briefing room young Revan," Zaalbar replied.
Bastila smiled, "See you there Zaalbar."
As Revan and Bastila had entered the room, Zaalbar followed them inside through Sickbay and heard Mission's voice had echoed further down the hallway. Revan saw them on the right hand side as Bastila had placed her right arm on his waste. He heard his partner's voice slightly sighed showing a sign of relief as they'd entered the room. As they had entered the room, both Mission and Canderous heard some footsteps near the door. When they'd looked who it was, they were surprised to see a familiar face again. "Well I'll be darned. Revan and Bastila," said Canderous.
"And hello to you my friend," Revan replied as he shook Canderous's left hand.
"Hello Mission," said Bastila.
Mission smiled and said, "Hi Bastila. How are you?"
Bastila smiled and sat beside her, "I'm doing fine Mission. How about you?" she asked.
"I'm fine thanks. I'm glad Canderous is okay," Mission replied gladly as her blue head slightly tilted to the left. "What happened to?"
"Revan?" Bastila asked curiously as she had sensed her thoughts.
"Yeah," Mission whispered to her. Revan overheard the conversation between Mission and Bastila.
"I had a battle with the Dark Lord, Mission," Revan said flatly.
"So I heard," Canderous smirked.
Revan smiled as Bastila and Mission had looked at his Jedi robes. "The Doctor says I can join you in the briefing room and go on the mission ahead," said Canderous anxiously.
"That's great news Canderous," Revan replied cheerfully.
"Well I'll be seeing you in the briefing room then. I'd better go as I have some things that need's taking care of. I'll meet you all there when I'm finished," Revan replied.
After Revan had left Sickbay, Mission, Zaalbar and Canderous stood up and walked to the briefing room. Bastila however strolled down the corridor then stopped, she had sensed her love waiting for her in his quarters. Revan was inside his quarters having a shower, he'd felt Bastila presence was standing outside his quarters. He telepathically sent a quick message to her that expression the appropriate gesture, 'come in'. Bastila entered his quarters, the presence of him had made her irrational that she wanted to confess her love with Revan. Revan had felt the same way.
"Bastila my love, can you pass me my new Jedi robe please?" Revan asked.
There was no response. Then he heard the bathroom door had opened as Bastila snuck inside. Revan suddenly felt cold as the door stayed open then suddenly it had closed and made the bathroom warm again. Revan curious, poked his head out of the shower, he couldn't see anything because of the steam had blinded his vision.
Suddenly he had felt Bastila approached him. Before he could say anything she grabbed him with a gentle kiss. Revan was stunned by her sudden approach and had realised that they were waiting for this moment for a long time. Both of them, Bastila and Revan had confessed their love for each other. Bastila couldn't control her emotions for him as it had become intoxicating as she rationalised too long. Revan however had felt her passion touched his heart and desire be with him. There the two Jedi Knights had become 'passionate' lovers.
Meanwhile somewhere in the outer rim, the Sith armada was assembled together prepared for an invasion. On board the Sith Battleship, Devastator, there standing on the bridge. Darth Thorak consulted with Admiral Carson. "How are the preparations going Admiral?" Thorak asked.
"Going as expected my lord," Admiral Carson replied.
"What about the discovery of the Star Maps?" Thorak asked.
Admiral Carson replied gladly, "We discovered six my lord, two to go."
The Dark Lord smiled, "Excellent Admiral. I want the Jedi to discover the other two for us."
Admiral Carson questioned her plan, "May I ask why my lord?" he asked.
"I have special plans made Admiral, there is no need to be concerned about," Thorak replied.
Admiral Carson smiled as he placed his confidence on the Dark Lord's master plan, "I'm sure all will work out well my lord," Carson said confidently.
"You're dismissed for now Admiral," Thorak replied.
The Admiral saluted her and walked away. Darth Thorak looked at her prideful fleet from her command ship's bridge, as thousands of Destroyers and Battleships arrived at every hour as they prepared for their next phase, the attack on the core worlds of the Republic. Darth Thorak muttered to herself, "It will be a matter of time that Revan will become my apprentice and when he does… it will be willingly!" While the Sith prepare to strike, Revan remains undecided on what he must do for the upcoming mission that is yet to come.
Back onboard the Republic command ship, Sovereignty, Carth and others except for Revan and Bastila were waiting in the briefing room patiently. Admiral Dodonna had entered the briefing room as she'd approached the tactical display desk with her arms crossed, then she quickly addressed the crew. "Welcome back everyone," Dodonna greeted. "Wait… wait a minute, where is Bastila and Revan?"
Everyone in the room had looked at each other for an answer.
"Well eh… last time I checked he was in Sickbay with Mission, Zaalbar and Canderous," Carth replied.
Mission nodded. "Yeah that's true," Mission agreed. "Revan said he had to sort a few things then meet us here."
"So where is he now?" Dodonna asked.
"I'm not sure to be honest Admiral," Mission smirked.
"Then where is Bastila?" Carth asked.
Jolee had felt both Revan and Bastila's presence somewhere on the Sovereignty in Revan's quarters, and discovered that they were 'confessing their passionate love'. Jolee felt uncomfortable, his mind slightly drifted astray from the crowd. Juhani noticed him had become delusional and whispered at him. "Are you okay Jolee?" she asked.
Jolee smiled, "Yeah I'm fine."
"Let me know if you need anything," Juhani offered.
"Anything like a Rodian Ale or a tranquiliser that would knock me out for awhile," Jolee smirked. "But thanks Juhani for offering."
Juhani chuckled, "You make me laugh Jolee."
Jolee smiled. Carth looked at Jolee as his ears slightly twitched when he had overheard his conversation with Juhani that would possibly had drawn to the conclusion that Jolee had already known what Bastila and Revan were up to. "You know something don't you?" Carth smirked, staring at Jolee.
"I think it's a bit awkward at the moment to say it," Jolee replied.
Carth frowned, "Oh don't keep the suspense old man, and we all do need to know where they are."
Jolee snapped back, "Look, I don't like talking about people's private life you know. It's just awkward you see?" Carth doubted to even ask another question but he insisted to get answers, "Well tell us?"
Juhani interrupted, "I think I know what Jolee is getting at here. I think Bastila and Revan are doing that… sigh that heart to heart thing."
Mission stood back and shook her head, "Ewww… I don't want to picture it right now," she smirked.
"It's nice to see those two commendable spirits love each other," Zaalbar replied.
Canderous chuckled, "Yeah your right."
"sigh Looks like we have to wait a little longer," Carth retorted.
"Well if that's the case. Do you want me to give you the briefing now?" Admiral Dodonna asked.
All the crew replied, "Yes."
As the crew had taken their seats and gazed at the Admiral. Dodonna stood near the tactical display and computerised displaying the situation of the Republic in the galaxy. On the holographic projection there show in red are the core worlds of the Republic. Green represented neutral while Blue however represented the Sith. White represented planets or systems not discovered by the Republic yet.
Dodonna looked at the crew and spoke. "Master Vandar and I had a brief discussion on what needs to be done. If we don't search for the second Star Forge soon, Darth Thorak and the Sith will no doubt send an unimaginable wave of their warships at the Republic. As you see on the holographic display in front of you, the Republic owes roughly over 200 key core worlds. Much of which are key to the war effort, however with the situation as it is, the Republic fleet remains on the run for the moment until we can settle to one spot and rebuild our forces. In time we will be able to strike back at the heart of the Sith homeworld, Korriban."
Carth interrupted, "Whoa Admiral. Hold a sec here. Are you saying that the Republic is going to strike back on the Sith homeworld?"
Admiral Dodonna stood there as she remained defiant. "Yes that is exactly what the Republic is going to do," Dodonna replied.
"Striking back at the Sith on their homeworld just to get even? This is ridiculous!" Carth snorted, "All you are going to get is provoke the Sith with a deadly response."
"I'd welcome the Republic to take on the Sith, to stop us snooping around," Canderous interrupted.
"Typical Mandalorian," Mission hissed. "Always you have to be suicidal."
"I'd rather not sit here and die Mission," Canderous smirked.
"Stop it both of you," Juhani hissed.
Both Mission and Canderous remained quiet as they watched Admiral Dodonna looked at Carth as her face had become dark that she smirked darkly and crossed her arms, that indicated 'You have no idea what I'm talking about'. Carth looked at her face and realised what he had said sparked an abusive response.
"This is what the Republic speaks for Carth, whether you like it or not, we are willing to take that chance. Even it doesn't mean with your support," Dodonna said abruptly, she argued.
Carth had reacted with a smirking look on his face but the Admiral responded as she shook her head, that indicated 'not to underestimate her authority' with her arms crossed. Carth waved his fist in the air and spoke in an angry voice. "You don't speak for the Republic Admiral. I won't abide with this decision," Carth argued.
The atmosphere in the briefing room appeared a bit hostile between the Ebon Hawk and the defiant Admiral, her decision had been already made and she remained determined that the Republic plan would work. However some of the crew were mixed, Canderous had welcomed the Republic to take the fight to the Sith but the Sith home world? Was the risk worth it?
Mission remained sceptical by the Admiral's sudden abrupt decision. While Jolee had showed a smirk on his face, Harvey and Juhani had shook their heads in disbelief. Suddenly Jolee, Juhani and Harvey had felt Revan and Bastila's presence had come closer as they approached the briefing room. Then the doors had flung opened with a loud voice that echoed in the briefing room.
"I agree with Carth, Admiral," said the voice of Revan.
The crew were surprised that they heard Revan's voice had reacted instantaneously as they looked at the entrance. Bastila and Revan had walked into the room, Revan wore a newly cortosis Jedi robe the same cloak he once used when searching for the Star Forge. Everyone in the room except Bastila looked stunned and astonished.
"What are you wearing Revan?" Jolee asked nervously.
Revan continued walking in the room towards Dodonna and slightly grinned. "This friends, is my new Jedi outfit. Similar to the one I wore back in the days when I was the Dark Lord of the Sith," Revan replied.
Harvey murmured to himself as he whispered to Juhani's ear, "I sense graved danger within him."
Juhani whispered back, "I don't sense anything Harvey are you sure?" she asked.
"I might be wrong but I sense great difference between Revan and Bastila," Harvey smirked.
Juhani frowned as she looked at Harvey's eyes, "What do you mean?" she asked.
Harvey had glanced at Bastila and Revan as he explained his reason, "I sense that Revan has plans to commit an honourable thing to save the galaxy while Bastila remains uncertain but, the two had shared their love with one another, I feel the taint that once Revan had still could be there," Harvey said reluctantly.
"I hope for all our sakes, I hope Revan and Bastila will still be together. They've been through a lot together and they do really love each other. It makes them strong," Juhani replied.
"Yeah but, the Jedi Code said that love can lead to the darkside," Harvey reminder him.
Juhani shrugged her shoulders as she looked at Bastila, "I know what the Jedi Code said Harvey. The Jedi Council had foreseen this bond between Revan and Bastila, as they are, made for each other. So the Council thought to allow them to love each other eternally and ever since Revan had been redeemed back to the light from the darkness that dwindled within his tainted soul, he had become a worthy Jedi Knight of the Republic and not only that, he is the prodical knight," said Juhani calmly.
"True," Harvey agreed. "I hope your right Juhani."
"I hope I'm right too Harvey," Juhani frowned.
Admiral Dodonna stood near the console as Revan had approached her. "How are you Revan?" she asked.
"I'm fine Admiral, please continue with briefing," Revan replied.
Dodonna was astonished. "Why do you agree with Carth?" she asked.
Revan frowned as he questioned the Admiral, "Would you prefer if I didn't?"
"I thought a Jedi like you would welcome the slaughter of the Sith? Considering that you once were the Dark Lord of the Sith," Dodonna reminded him.
Revan snorted, "Do not push me to the breaking point Admiral. Bastila had told me the situation as Master Vandar did, and therefore, attacking the Sith homeworld will provoke a deadlier response."
Carth astonished looked at Revan and said, "I'm flabbergasted Revan that you are agreeing with me for once. This is the first time I seen you a bit radiant and annoyed with the situation."
"Revan and I both know the real reason for this Admiral," Bastila replied.
Admiral Dodonna stood there and replied angry, "How dare you insult me."
"We know you intend to send thousands of Republic warships to Korriban, slaughter all those Sith bases and wiping out the civilization there. Master Vandar told you not to go on this path, that leads you to the darkside," Revan replied.
Admiral Dodonna had broken into tears and fall down on her knees before Revan, "Your right Revan. I can't allow my hate to the Sith blind my vision for the upcoming mission ahead."
"That is very commendable of you Revan to stop her from doing this, I'm proud of you," Bastila replied.
Jolee spoke, "I agree with you there Bastila. I agree with your actions Revan."
"So do I Revan," Juhani replied.
"I'm with you Revan," Harvey replied.
Mission and Canderous replied, "You're the one Revan."
Zaalbar complimented his friend, "You are very wise Revan."
"Rise up Admiral," Revan ordered her. "I'd already have forgiven you."
Bastila looked at him for a moment, with her arms crossed. 'You have forgiven her?' Bastila wondered, since when he'd decided to forgive those who want to settle the score. The weeping Admiral had stopped her sobbing and rose before him. Revan looked at the group and addressed them accordingly.
"Listen up everyone. We know the situation with the Sith is not going well as planned. I spoke with Master Vandar just a minute ago, with his guidance I'm sure the Republic can prevail," Revan said calmly.
"That's most reassuring," Carth replied happily.
"Not to mention, it's better than the alternative plan," Jolee added.
"I'm sure that we have our problems but you have seen nothing like this before…" Revan replied, he placed his hands on the tactical display console and continued talking, "…now it's time that we should work together and make a difference. I intend on everyone's cooperation here. It means we will have to commit ourselves to a cause and let that cause be the freedom of the Republic."
"First phase is to organise the main Republic fleet to remain hidden until it's time to strike back. Each of the key core worlds of the Republic will pledge their support to us by using majority of their resources and use this advantage against the Sith. According to Master Vander's plans, a second Republic fleet will be constructed near the planet Kamino IV, apparently the Rakatan, so called 'Infinite Empire' live there as well. They have agreed that we can use their cloning facilities to increase the number of our troops and they have extraordinary technology which we can build hundreds of ships within an hour," Revan said.
"This sounds awfully familiar. Back in the Mandalorian Wars you led the Republic to their freedom Revan," Carth replied.
"An endless cycle possibly?" Canderous asked.
Revan smiled, "Yeah I fought in the Mandalorian Wars Carth. I remembered to the point I helped the Republic to win that war."
Carth nodded as he had understood Revan's reason behind it. Canderous nevertheless wanted an explanation then Revan addressed him. "It's not an endless cycle Canderous. However let me assure you that this time it will be different," he replied.
Bastila slowly walked up to Revan and addressed the crew. "I support Revan's decision on this. There is no turning back now," Bastila said nobly. "Revan, I love you through the light we share, and now its time make that mean something."
Revan nodded. "Are you with me everyone?" he asked. The crew had reacted as they had stood up and gave Revan their response.
Canderous was the first to respond. "Through the valley of fire and darkness I'll be there with you Revan," he said anxiously.
Mission smiled, "Zaalbar and I will be with you all the way Revan."
"I'm with you Revan," Harvey replied.
"You redeemed me from the darkness and had me redeemed back to the light. I'm with you all the way," Juhani replied.
Jolee chuckled, "This old man can't afford to stay around… but what the heck, another great adventure."
Revan smiled, "Alright. We stand and fight together till no end."
Admiral Dodonna stood firm beside Revan. He looked at the Admiral, "Admiral, I have special plans for you. You will take the Republic fleet to a place called, Balamorra in the Seswanna Sector."
Admiral Dodonna replied, "But that planet is next door to Coruscant!"
"Don't worry I'll be with you," Revan replied.
"Is there a reason why the fleet has to go to Balamorra?" Carth asked.
"The plan is, to take many resources and equipment we can from the bases there and then rendezvous at a secret location, where Master Vandar had arranged another Republic fleet that would be waiting for us," Revan replied.
Harvey raised his left eyebrow and had enquired Revan's other quest. "Revan, what about the Star Maps?" Harvey asked.
Revan glanced at him and replied, "I want the second phase to start as well."
"What is this second phase?" Carth asked.
"The second phase will coexist with Jolee, Juhani, Harvey and I," Bastila replied.
"Oh? And may I ask how?" Carth asked curiously.
"Okay here is the plan. Jolee and Bastila, you two will team up and search for the Star Maps that I found on Manaan and Tatooine. As for Juhani and Harvey, go to Korriban and Kashyyyk," Revan replied.
Mission smirked as she did not quite understand Revan's reason and had decided to ask him. "Revan, what about the other Star Maps? I'm sure Darth Thorak is looking for them now as we speak," said Mission.
"I know the Dark Lord is doing that now Mission. Nevertheless, our main objective is that we rebuild our fleets and forces. While we do that, we plan to strike back whenever necessary," Revan replied.
Mission smiled, "Sounds like you have it covered."
Revan chuckled, "So it would seem."
Admiral Dodonna looked at Revan as if she was puzzled or felt troubled, "Revan… what do you have planned?" she asked.
Revan frowned, "Troubled are you?" he asked.
"Yes I am," Dodonna replied.
Revan looked at the Admiral and had slightly frowned at her. "Admiral, I need you to trust in my judgement for the time being. I have planned out that we should have enough troops and ships to confront the Sith forces at Coruscant within a month. However anything could happen between now and then. Therefore, I'm left with countless lives at stake. Do you think I could bare the sacrifice of millions to save many of those who are the few?" Revan replied cautiously.
Admiral Dodonna looked into his eyes and replied, "I will trust your judgement Revan. However, the sacrifices you speak of won't be in vein. I only hope what we all are doing is right."
"I hope so Admiral. I hope so," Revan replied quietly.
Bastila approached behind them and had interrupted their conversation. "Revan. Have you made your decision on where you stand in all this?" Bastila asked.
Revan smiled, "I have," he replied calmly.
"So prodical knight, what is your decision?" Bastila asked anxiously. Revan smiled as he looked at Bastila, "My fate is the Saviour of the galaxy. Not a conqueror." Bastila was relieved to hear that her love had said that, it had smoothed her relationship with him. "That's wonderful news," she replied.
Revan looked at the others and said, "I don't expect much from you. However all I ask is that we stayed united together against a common foe and stop the Sith rampage once and for all."
Harvey was inspired by Revan's speech that had brought some courage and spirit to ease the pain in the long journey ahead. The crew of the Ebon Hawk however had prepared themselves to leave the following morning, and conduct on their assignments.
Meanwhile later that night, Revan had invited Harvey to visit him in his meditation room beside Bastila's private residence. Harvey entered the room and saw Revan knelt down on the floor beside the window, looking towards the stars. His spirit was at peace. Revan had felt the presence of Harvey and said, "Come and sit down Harvey." Harvey reacted and walked up beside Revan's right side and sat down.
"I've never properly really introduced myself to you did I?" Revan asked.
"I recalled that I didn't introduced myself well either," Harvey replied.
"I suppose there is no way to convince you not to introduce ourselves is there?" said Revan sarcastically.
"I guessed not," Harvey chuckled.
Revan grinned and replied, "Well I'll start off then. Here goes…" Harvey drank a small glass of water as he listened to him, "…About twenty years ago, I used to be the Dark Lord of the Sith, known as Darth Revan. Malak was my apprentice. Then over time, things changed. Bastila told me she was sent to capture me and save me from the darkside if possible…," said Revan.
Harvey interrupted, "So I heard. Please go on."
Revan continued, "Bastila succeeded but she was famous for killing me which in truth, I wasn't dead. Malak my former apprentice had betrayed me and claimed the mantle of Dark Lord. Bastila healed me to a point, but I could barely remember who I was. All I know was that, I was taken to the Jedi Council and my true identity that I once had was buried. However in time I began seeing visions of the past coming back to me…"
Harvey interrupted again, "Okay. The Jedi Council cleared your mind to a new identity, so you were Teknoman?"
Revan smiled, "That was my new identity name. Anyway where was I? Oh yes. During the journey, Bastila and I had feelings for each other. Despite the bond that she and I shared. Bastila and I had fallen deeply in love, it was a passionate feeling. In the end, Bastila and the others got captured… we were taken onboard a Sith interdictor ship called the Leviathan, Darth Malak's command ship. After escaping the Leviathan, Bastila sacrificed herself to save me and Carth. Then I felt her presence again in a temple, were I first confronted her, despite my first persuasion with her to redeem to the light, she refused and ran to the Star Forge..."
Harvey asked, "Then what happened next?"
Revan looked at him and replied, "I fought my way through to get to Bastila on the Star Forge. It felt like never ending, as Jolee and Juhani fought beside me all the way through. Corridor by corridor, deck by deck, we fought tirelessly to our limits and in the end we found Bastila. Unfortunately Bastila still served my former apprentice Darth Malak, she locked me inside, blocking off Jolee and Juhani from entering the room. Then it was the first time I felt cold for her…"
Harvey interrupted, "Because you loved her?"
"Yes. She was who she was. A proud, yet beautiful and headstrong woman I'd ever known Harvey. She meant a lot to me and the bond she shared with me still soothes my heart. Despite I had to fight her, I had her to a stage that she became weak and saw how powerful I was. There at that moment, we both felt something. Bastila collapsed as she whimpered and wanted me to end her life. I held my lightsaber for one moment and could not swing it because I had strong feelings for her. Then she opened her eyes as she saw me beside her on my knees crying for mercy. Bastila looked at my eyes and said, 'but why?' I felt at that moment, all I could say was to convince her to reject the darkside and be redeemed…" Revan replied.
"Sounds like you begged for her, I'm sorry for you," Harvey replied.
"Don't be Harvey, it's a lesson that all Jedi shared and must be learnt," Revan reminded him.
Revan drank a glass of water as he continued talking, "As I said. I was on my knees beside Bastila and begging for mercy. I even pleaded for her. Bastila looked at me then she said, 'why have you spared me Revan?' I confessed with her to understand the lightside is better for her. In the end, she looked at me and had placed her hand on my face, I felt that she wanted to know something and she asked, 'Will there be a place for me? Do you… do you love me?' I placed my hand on her face and came close to her saying those romantic words that I still remember, 'I love you Bastila' and she replied, 'I love you too with all my heart' Then we ahem kissed you know (Revan blushes)…" said Revan.
Harvey smiled, "And I hope you did ask her that 'you aren't afraid to love' did you?"
Revan replied truthfully, "Of course I said it… I asked her then she said 'After this is all over, I'm not afraid to be loved by you' and then I kissed her again, after that well I fought Darth Malak and stopped him in the end, the Star Forge was destroyed and that was it. Although the Republic thought they defeated the Sith, we thought wrong."
Harvey complimented Revan for his actions, "Considering what you went through Revan, I don't blame you. I'm happy that things between you and Bastila had worked out well," Harvey reminded him.
"So did I," Revan replied. He glanced at the stars again, "Tell me about yourself Harvey, where are you from?" he asked politely.
"I was born on a planet called Sullust. I didn't really know my parents that well; I was taken to the academy when I was very little..." Harvey replied.
Revan interrupted, "Yeah Bastila and Juhani told me their story as well, not uncommon."
Harvey smiled as he continued on, "I finished my Jedi training when I turned to the age of 21, then I was given my first assignment."
Revan asked, "Which was?"
Harvey replied, "It was to stop the Sith occupation on Telos."
Revan muttered, "Telos… Telos… where do I remember that name from? Hang on a second; I know Carth was from Telos."
Harvey astonished as he asked, "Carth's from Telos?"
"Yeah Carth's from there, he first told me when we first met on Taris after escaping his command ship," Revan replied.
"Shall we continue?" Harvey asked.
Revan apologised, "Sorry, yeah let's get back to your story."
Harvey continued, "Well anyway I was sent to Telos with a few other Jedi Knight's to stop the Sith occupation there. When we arrived, we saw some renegade fighters fighting on the streets of Telos against some Sith soldiers…"
Revan interrupted, "Then you went in and kicked the enemy's gonads."
Harvey laughed, "Yeah you could say that." There was a brief silence in the room. Harvey continued, "As I was saying, we landed on Telos and saved the Telos renegade fighters. Then to we went to the renegade hiding place where I met old Jedi Master Yuko."
"Yuko?" interrupted Revan.
"Yes he was there," Harvey replied. "Yuko and I consulted with each other, we planned to stop the Sith occupation by striking there headquarters which would demoralized there support on the planet and persuade them to leave."
"So what happened next?" Revan asked.
Harvey chuckled, "We attack the Sith HQ of course."
"I'd take it that there was a lot of action involved?" Revan asked.
"Yeah there was. We fought the Sith at every street, building, corridor, tunnel and anything you could possibly imagine. Nearing the closing hour of the war you had with Darth Malak. With the Sith's reputation dampened and their moral dropped considerably however they fought us at every turn and in the end we reached their headquarters," Harvey replied.
Revan looked at Harvey and said, "Well what happened next?"
"When my strike team had infiltrated the Sith headquarters, we fought them at every corridor and floor inch by inch, then we had eventually got to the top where a Dark Jedi named, 'Exar Vun' was waiting for us," Harvey replied.
Revan interrupted, "Whoa wait a minute, Exar Vun? Don't you mean Exar Kun?"
Harvey shook his head, "Exar Vun was Exar Kun's younger brother."
"Oh? I didn't know he had a brother," Revan replied.
"Me neither Revan," added Harvey.
Then Harvey looked at the stars again, "In the end Revan, Yuko fought him and I felt Master Yuko struck the Dark Jedi in cold blood."
Revan felt a Harvey's heart sank, "sigh There I felt the darkside of Yuko tainted his soul and I could do nothing but watch him."
"Why didn't you comfort him?" Revan asked.
"It wasn't my place at that time because he ended up calming himself," Harvey replied.
"But you could have Harvey, I did the same thing to Bastila," insisted Revan.
"That was different Revan, you had feelings for a close friend who you love so much," Harvey replied.
Revan looked at him puzzled, "What does it have to do with my relationship with Bastila?" Revan asked.
"It's nothing major. But considering your relationship with Bastila, you were able to use the bond connection you have with her, in order for her to be redeemed back to the light," Harvey replied.
Revan frowned, "That's part true. However any Jedi can be saved, like the time I confronted Juhani on Dantooine during my Jedi Training trials."
Harvey looked at him and said, "What does Juhani have to do with it?"
Revan smiled, "Juhani was head strong, not as strong as Bastila. Nevertheless, Juhani brought the taint on upon herself when she… well… killed her former master. In the end, I was sent to stop the taint but that's when I first discovered Juhani."
Harvey smiled, "So you saved her I gathered?" he asked.
"Yes I saved her. sigh Let this be a lesson learnt to you Harvey. I saved Juhani, not because I was stronger than her. It's because I knew that every Jedi who was willing to betray the lightside and have suffered the darkside too long, should be redeemed," Revan replied.
Harvey was delighted to listen to Revan's wisdom of words, "I will heed the lesson Revan, thank you," he said anxiously.
Then Harvey stand up getting ready to leave, "Well I must be going," said Harvey.
Revan smiled as he stood up as well, "Thanks for coming along Harvey, it's nice to have you on the team," said Revan anxiously.
"So am I Revan," Harvey replied as he hand shake with Revan.
As Harvey had left the room, Revan glanced at the stars waiting for something to happen. Meanwhile, somewhere on the other side of the galaxy deep in the outer rim, Darth Thorak patiently waited as she deployed her forces into position to deliver a swift blow to the Republic core worlds. She stood still on the bridge of her command ship, the Devastator, she stood there and had kept staring at the stars in front of her. Surrounding her command ship was the Sith fleet. Thousands of ships had poured into the assembly area, preparing for a major battle.
Somewhere onboard the Devastator, Admiral Carson occupied by his trustworthy friend General Ferguson had walked down the corridor of the command deck to the bridge. They were interrupted by Commander Galloway who had received word of the Republic fleet's movements.
"Admiral," interrupted Commander Galloway.
Both Admiral Carson and General Ferguson stopped and looked at him, "Yes Commander?" replied Admiral Carson.
"Admiral, I think you should be interested in this," prompted Galloway.
Commander Galloway asked the Sith officer to display the tactical universal map projection in front of them. "Admiral, we received reports that the Republic forces have spread thin in the major Core systems of Corellian and Seswanna sectors. The other systems remained entrenched. It would appear the Republic forces are reinforcing those positions, thinking we would provoke a deadlier response," said Galloway.
"Well I'm sure they are. Lord Thorak has plans of her own," Carson replied.
"I'm sure she does Admiral, considering she is very dependent on finding this other Jedi she's after," said Ferguson calmly.
Admiral Carson looked at his friend and said, "I have an instinct feeling that person is another powerful Jedi, which I think so anyway General."
Ferguson looked at him, "Oh? Who is it?" he asked curiously.
"I heard her say the word Revan quietly once or twice," Carson replied.
"Revan you say Admiral? You can't be serious," snorted Ferguson. General Ferguson used to be a Commander under Darth Revan's leadership during the Mandalorian Wars. General Ferguson looked at his friend with a strange elusive face, as his friend replied, "Yes it's Revan and I'm certain. Apparently last time I heard, he was the Darth Lord of the Sith when he returned after the Mandalorian Wars."
Commander Galloway replied, "So I heard but Revan's apprentice Darth Malak betrayed him and killed his own master."
Ferguson stunned, "But why?" he asked.
"Don't know, something about being superior to lead the Sith or something rather," replied Galloway.
"Well whatever it was, Revan defeated Malak for his betrayal on the first Star Forge," Carson replied anxiously.
"Yeah but what about Revan, Admiral? He is Jedi to be reckoned with," Ferguson asked.
"Revan is of no concern to us Ferguson, Lord Thorak has plans of her own to deal with him," Carson replied. The General stood back, and looked the tactical display for a brief moment and then started walking off.
Commander Galloway and Admiral Carson looked at each other as they continue discussing the possible plan of the Republic fleet's sudden movements. "Admiral, what do you think of the Republic's plans with there sudden fleet movements?" asked Galloway.
The Admiral glanced and him and replied, "Well the Republic has left their defences spread too thin in the Corellian sector. However the Seswanna sector won't go down easily."
Galloway nodded and asked his superior another question, "What about this planet Admiral?" he asked as he pointed his finger to the planet Balamorra.
"Balamorra?" asked Carson.
"Yes Admiral," replied Galloway.
Admiral Carson glanced at the tactical display with Balamorra highlighted. Puzzled for his Commander's actions he questioned his loyal officer's feelings. "Commander, are you suggesting we attack Balamorra?" asked Carson.
Galloway frowned, "Not yet Admiral, I suspect something is going on there."
"Is there any other way to convince you?" Carson asked, frowning.
"Not yet Admiral, not yet," Galloway reminded him.
Meanwhile somewhere on the other side of the galaxy in the outer rim, the Republic fleet under the command of Admiral Dodonna had prepared to make their jump into hyperspace. Onboard the Sovereignty, Revan had consulted with Master Vandar. Bastila, Jolee, Juhani and Harvey prepared themselves for their upcoming mission. Carth and the others were left set astray but on the bridge of the Republic command ship, Admiral Dodonna stood there and waited for the right opportunity to strike.
The fate of Revan had been decided, he has chosen to fight for the light and be the living Saviour of the galaxy. Lord Thorak plots and waits for the return of Revan… will her plan succeed? On the other hand, will be too late for Revan?