Chapter Two: Apocalyptic Beginning

Onderon, New Jedi Temple

9 years after Yuzan Vong War.

The power of the force was tremendous; it flowed through all of them as the ceremony commenced the ceremony of knight hood. Today the newest generation of knights would be named, and the order would continue to grow. The 12 members of the council all sat in simple decorated chairs, similar to the council of old. Each former padawan watched with anticipation as they grew closer and closer to knight hood.

Young Kacin stood with his closest and best friend Drake as they waited. They had both worked hard, and stood close to each other every step of the way. They had been through fights, trials, and everything that could be thrown at them. Even the masters of the order had been amazed at their loyalty to each other, including their own masters. Jedi Master Travar, Kacin's master had always encouraged this and said it promoted many things. Travar now sat with the other 11 members of the council, anointing the new Jedi Knights. Drake looked to Kacin and smiled, "One more step and we're Jedi Knights."

Kacin turned to him and returned the smile, "Well two for me."

Drake had to laugh, "You're always the pessimist."

Kacin laughed as well, "So true, your up." And he gave Drake a gentle nudge with the force.

Drake stepped forward and was knighted, his triumphant cheer went into a clapping cloud, which promoted a small laugh from the family members of the knights, as well as the Jedi themselves.

"Kacin Carter." Luke called, and Kacin stepped forward, "Your desire to be the best has always been your second best trait. However it is nothing compared to your loyalty to those you have come close with. Your desire to prove yourself, and protect those you care is like a blazing fire. So we name you the Fire of the Jedi."

Kacin bowed, with a deep smile he couldn't hide. The force flowed through him and suddenly Jacen seemed troubled, but it was gone within seconds.

Jacen saw his vision suddenly, as he touched his saber gently down upon Kacin's shoulder. His face became a mixture of fear, and instant realization. Kacin, it was his laugh, Kacin was going to turn to the Dark side. But how?

He would have to discuss this with the entire council, something wasn't right. He quickly fixed his face and smiled at Kacin.

Part II

The council had been called and was now in a heated debate of what to do. What had been at first, a debate on what to do, had turned to a heated "discussion" on what should be done and what is right. Finally Luke called the meeting to order, just as the arguing reached its peak.

"Alright everyone, calm down," His voice like a gentle father, "We came here to discuss what this meant, and the next phase, not on what is right and wrong." The members nodded their heads in agreement.

Travar had been Kacin's strongest supporter, while Master Jaina Solo was his strongest rival. Both sides had made valuable arguments, but as always Luke would settle it with calm and open mind, "It is by the will of the force, that his fate will be decided not by us, what if what we chose set a course for his supposed turn? Who will be to blame but us? No, we will let the force decide it. Meeting adjourned, unless anyone else cares to voice their opinion?" They all shook their heads in agreement to Luke's plan and they had set forth something so terrible it would soon become unbelievable.