Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, this is a work of fiction, based on the game and is not meant to raise money or take away from the copyright holders of the game, only to express my fanatical devotion to that wonderful game that has taken up so... very much of my time.

Destiny's Knight

Chapter 19: Slightly rewritten to replace the jump I removed.

Chapter 19: Secrets

Revan Knelt before Bastila, his hands holding her gently as he lowered his barriers and allowed his fellow Jedi to roam freely through his mind, allowing the bond that had formed so many years before grow. Bastila did the same, granting Revan full access to her mind as their minds slowly became one, the love and admiration of the two jedi Knights strengthening and nurturing the bond as it grew.
"What's going on?"

Carth asked as he walked into the room and saw the glowing auras of Bastila and who he and most of the other crew believed was Wedge Suron.

"They are forming a powerful Force bond to show their devotion to one another... it is as close as two Jedi can become..."

Brin said as she smiled warmly at the scene before her. Jolee was the only one besides Mission and Bastila that knew the truth and he carefully scanned the emotions bursting forth to make sure there were no slips, he smiled warmly at the two Jedi. Ever since he joined the former Dark Lord he sensed that his destiny was to witness this, the bonding of two minds through the Force and he himself remembered when he had done this with his wife. Jolee frowned slightly at the memory but shook his head. No, that isn't going to happen to these two, they aren't going to abandon each other for the dark side. Jolee thoughtfully led the others into the Ebon Hawk's common area and reminisced with them of the quest they had undertaken.

"How long until we reach Korriban?"

Juhani asked, cutting straight to business and slightly jealous of the closeness of her companions.

"Sixteen hours."

Carth brought his thoughts to his son and smiled. I'm coming for you Dustil and I am going to save you. Juhani purred slightly and turned to Canderous, she had been wary of the Mandalorian when she first joined the crew, but had developed a begrudged respect for the Mandalorian's sense of honor. There was thoughtful silence for a moment as Brin leaned back and sighed.

"Its too bad that those bastards Revan and Malak started this war, it would be so much better if we could all live in peace..."

"You could say that again, as soon as I blast Saul I am gunning for Malak, its too bad I can't get a shot at Revan."

Mission and Jolee winced slightly, they could both sense that very soon something big was going to happen that would reveal Revan's true identity and they were concerned about how Brin as well as Carth would take it. Revan and Bastila entered the room, they were both holding hands and smiling warmly at one another, Revan shifted his attention to everyone.

"Remember how I was telling you all I had something I wished you all to know, I believe this is the time."

Mission and Jolee frowned slightly but nodded agreement as Revan began his confession, it was agreed that it would be best if he told the crew when they had all befriended one another, though it would be difficult it would be less dangerous if they were all friends and over the three months they spent running across the galaxy and narrowly missing death they had all formed tight friendships with one another.

"We are going to arrive on Korriban in about a day and I wanted you all to know that I haven't been perfectly honest with all of you about why I am here, the Jedi Council thought it best I keep my true identity a secret but I may as well tell you, my name isn't Wedge Suron, you've all been calling me Rev and I think its kind of ironic since my real name is-"

The Ebon Hawk shook violently as it was pulled out of hyperspace, forgetting the confession Revan, Carth and Bastila rushed to the cockpit to see what had happened. Carth attempted in vain to bring the ship back into hyperspace and cursed.

"We've flown into some kind of gravity well... damn! Sith Interdictor ship, we're caught in its tractor beam."

"Do you recognize the ship?"

Bastila asked in concern as she attempted to use the shields to break away in vain. Carth sighed and sat back in his chair, crossing his arms.

"It's the Leviathan, Saul Karath's vessel... My old Mentor..."

The Ebon Hawk was slowly pulled into the landing bay and a stun field was fired, knocking everyone on board unconscious save for HK and T3. The unconscious bodies were dragged into the detention area and the droids which were shut down before the stun field was activated were taken to the droid bay for reprogramming.

Brin paced the cell she shared with the crew of the Ebon Hawk with the exception of Carth, Bastila and Revan; through her training bond with Revan and Bastila she faintly sense the torture they were enduring, she nearly fainted when Bastila lost consciousness and the torture was suddenly boosted. She turned to her worried and annoyed companions and dropped her head.

"They've lost consciousness."

Though she was worried for Revan and Bastila she could not help but grow frantically concerned for Carth, she wondered what sick tortured awaited the man she had come to love and respect.

"We're just going to have to hope that insane droid and the trash can get here in time."

Canderous noted as he examined the lock and signaled to Mission.

"Twilek, do you have anything to work this lock with? If they've lost consciousness that means they are either leaving them to do something else or they are coming for us."

Mission shuddered as the thought of her friends being tortured came into her mind, she quickly blocked it out and examined the lock. Reaching to her belt she revealed a hidden security spike and attempted to slice into the locking mechanism only to trigger the blast doors. Canderous laughed slightly at the irony and sat on a bunk while Zalbaar groaned.

"I guess we're just going to have to wait and hope that those droids can get through."

After nearly an hour and a half the sound of blaster fire alerted the prisoners, they went to the door cautiously and waited until they heard a clank, the door opened to reveal HK-47 and T3-M4.

"Explanation: Greetings meatbag companions of Master, I would have been more efficient if the trash can had allowed me to blast the guards for their keycards instead of the ineffective slicing of the lock, I was only able to eliminate a dozen shiny meatbags."

The crew laughed and made their way to the equipment room to gather their weapons and armor while HK released the holding area Bastila, Carth and Revan were in.

"You may be droids, but when this is all over I am going to make sure the Republic gives you all metals."

"Humility: That will not be necessary Republic meatbag, perhaps you can allow me to blast a few prisoners at the next Republic base we come to, that would be so much bette-"

"HK..."

Revan warned as the others laughed.

"Alright, we need some sort of plan to get out of here."

"Someone needs to go to the bridge to release the hangar doors, that is the only place you can do it and I have a score to settle with Saul."

Revan sighed as Bastila argued with Carth over the morality of vengeance.

"After Saul torturing you Princess I don't really have a problem with tossing him in there for a few hours but your right, you can't let your anger influence you Carth."
"I have a score to settle too, I'm from Telos as well."

Brin noted as she adjusted her Jedi robed and held her lightsaber at the ready. Revan and Bastila nodded.

"Thats a good idea, Carth... Brin, you're with Bastila and I, we'll go make sure the bridge is clear. The rest of you get to the Hawk."

Revan turned to Canderous who nodded.

"Don't worry about us, I know how to take out a few guards."

"Alright, Malak is on his way so I want you all to be careful, he could arrive at any moment..."

Revan turned uncertainly to Jolee and Juhani.

"You know what... I think I'm going to go clear the way to the hangar and wait to make certain Malak doesn't stop you guys..."

Revan turned to Bastila, Carth and Brin.

"Do you think you can handle getting to the bridge?"

They nodded and Revan made his way alone to the hangar bay, clearing the way for everyone else. Canderous chose to go a different route to have some fun much to HK's agreement as Carth, Bastila and Brin made their way to the bridge. Revan cleared the Dark Jedi guards out of the barracks and released a Force Storm of lightning, killing all the Sith troopers guarding the hangar bay, he could sense Bastila suddenly fearful and knew something was terribly wrong, he also sensed Malak was nearby and made his way to the hangar to hold off the Dark Lord if needed.
"No.. no! Damn you Saul, its true isn't it Bastila? You knew this entire time and you lied to us, he lied to us?"

Carth spat angrily as he kicked the corpse of Saul Karath. Bastila closed her eyes and fought off the fear she was feeling, she could hear Revan in her mind and blocked him out, there simply wasn't time and Malak was on his way.

"We wanted to tell you but the Council forbade it, that was what he was going to say before we were captured, we can't deal with this now we have to get out of here before Malak arrives."

"Well I'm sure he can handle Malak, I mean he was his Master."

Brin walked away from the controls and blasted them to make sure the hanger wouldn't be sealed again and turned to Bastila and Carth who were in an intense argument.

"Carth whatever this is it can wait, we need to get out of here and fast!"

"Brin if you knew-"

Carth was breathing heavily and be tightened his grip on his blasters turning angrily to Bastila.

"Alright, but we are all going to have a nice long discussion about this when we are out of here and I want to know EVERYTHING."

"We will tell you Carth now please we need to leave, I can feel Malak's presence."

Carth and Bastila bolted from the bridge with a confused Brin close behind as they made they way to the hangar. Revan stood silently pacing along the door waiting, he was growing anxious; Malak was on board and he was waiting for Revan, he was blocking their escape. Revan briefly considered telling the Hawk to leave but he couldn't risk not finding another ship and he hoped Malak wouldn't attack the ship. Turning he saw Bastila and the others enter the hangar control room, Bastila gave him a sad look and he didn't fail to notice the hateful glare from Carth.

"We have a lot to talk about you and I."
Carth said angrily as his face turned crimson, Brin gave shook her head in confusion and looked at the door Revan was standing in front of.

"What aren't you on the Hawk Rev?"

Carth tensed at the name and glared daggers at the former Dark Lord. Revan shook his head and sighed.

"Malak is here... waiting for us.. he is stronger than ever... maybe too strong, we all need to fight him as one."

Carth grudgingly nodded his head as did everyone else, Revan could sense the fear coming from Bastila and took her hand, leaning in to kiss her he whispered into her ear.

"Don't worry, if it looks bad I want you to get everyone out of there, I'll try holding him off while you escape."

Bastila gave Revan a horrified look but nodded, Carth only glared. As they entered the corridor to the hangar they saw the doors open to reveal Darth Malak.

"Darth Malak!"

Bastila hissed angrily as Carth fired a volley from his pistols only to have them deflected by Malak's saber and have himself thrown to the ground.

"Hahahahahha! I hope you weren't thinking of leaving so soon Bastila, I have spent far too much energy hunting down you and your companions to let you get away from me now."

Malak's mechanical voice echoed, Carth spared a frightful glance to Brin who had her emerald saber readied to strike yet no one made the first move, he looked to Revan who was not even holding his sabers.

"How did you survive my attack? Is it vengeance you seek at this reunion?"

Malak asked, staring at Revan. Brin frowned and narrowed her eyes as she hissed.

"What reunion?"

Malak turned to her and raised his eyebrows.

"So you've brought your family into this Revan."

"Revan? Family?"
Malak's eye's widened as he spurted laughter.

"You mean you don't know? This is almost too good to be true."

Malak smirked and looked to Brin.

"Did you know that Revan was your half brother?"

Brin hissed and glared at Malak.

"Do not say that name!"

Malak only laughed harder and turned his attention back to Revan who was calmly staring at him, readying himself to attack.

"So you do know, then you should also know that this man is Revan."

Brin knew Revan was her half brother, she remembered holding him when she was a little girl and remembered him being taken by the Jedi, she turned and stared at the man she believed was Wedge Suron, he wasn't facing her and she felt a deep hatred enter her, she turned angrily to Bastila.

"Bastila, is this true?"

She hissed, acid laced into her words, Bastila lowered her head and stared at the floor.

"Its true, Revan was captured in that attack two years ago and we returned him to the light, we wanted to- We were going to tell you but the Council for bade it."

"All lies Bastila, the Council wanted to use Brin as they used Revan to destroy me, the Jedi lied to you."

Brin felt her rage biol over, her shame at being Revan's half sister her hatred shifted from Malak to Revan who stood quietly not even facing her, she only saw a faint nod to acknowledge what she was hearing was the truth.

"We end this now my old friend."

Revan said coldly as he reached for his crimson saber, he hear a snap and a hiss followed by a humming and a green glow spread over Malak's features. Revan looked at the shocked and gleeful Dark Lord before him as the cold mechanical laughter rose, he shifted his gaze downward to see the green blade of a lightsaber tear extending through his chest and felt his lung shrivel and his chest collapse, there was another hiss and the blade was gone followed by the distinct sound of a lightsaber hitting the metal floor.

"Oh gods.."

Brin dropped her saber and brought her hands to her face, feeling the pain of what she had just done, she sobbed. Malak laughed coldly as Bastila stared in horror as Revan staggered. Revan could feel the burning of his chest, the air tearing through his damaged lung, the unbearable pain and the anger. Revan saw Malak raised his saber to strike and called on all the power he had as he charged Malak, grabbing his arm and throwing the Dark Lord into the wall, he instantly brought his knee into Malak's stomach and pulled his right arm back, smashing his elbow into Malak's face, denting his metallic jaw. Malak was stunned but he could feel Revan weaken and shifted his weight, ramming Revan into the wall. Revan backhanded Malak with the last of his strength and collapsed before Malak to his knees. Malak cast a Force attack freezing the others in place and laughed coldly at his former Master kneeling before him.

"Hahahaha! You always could inspire betrayal couldn't you? It is a wonder this is how you will meet your end!"

Malak was so happy he had to continue gloating, Revan tightened a death grip on his lightsaber and activated his, he took a weary swing at Malak, striking the Dark Lord in his mid section. Malak grunted but the cortosis armor protected the blow. Feeling his strength failing Revan threw what he could into lightning attack, causing Malak to retreat to another section of the ship. Revan staggered and fell to his knees, calling on the Force to heal his injury. He felt his burning lungs take in a shallow breath and charged madly after Malak. I have to end this now or none of us are getting away alive. He saw in the Corner of his eye Carth holding a grief stricken Brin and a horrified Bastila frozen where she stood, attempting to charge Malak.
"Get out of here!"

Revan shouted with his last breath as he threw himself through the door to see Malak clutching his burned abdomen. Malak reactivated his saber and waved for Revan to attack, the former Dark Lord obliged by stumbling through the door and blocking Malak's first strike before collapsing on his face. Revan could no longer fight and he knew he would die soon without help, the lightsaber had punctured his lung and he could not breath, he knew he would soon loose consciousness. Healing trance or lash out. Revan's muscles burned and he felt his blood boiling as he raised his saber one last time only to have it slapped away with the talent of a five year old Padawan and feet Malak's boots dig into his back.

"This isn't over Malak!"

Bastila said coldly as she appeared through the doorway and threw her saber at Malak. Malak grunted from the blow but managed to block it, he charged the young Knight and fought her back.

"Get him out of here! Find the Star Forge!"

Bastila shouted to Carth and Brin as they knelt beside Revan's limp body.

"No Bastila he's too strong! Nooo!"

Carth shouted as the doors sealed and locked. Carth turned to see Revan with a pure look of death on his face, he was pale and sweating heavily, he crawled to the door as tears ran down his face, he reached for the door as his vision faded and all he felt was pain. Bastila screamed in agony as the lightning sent her into a wall, Malak laughed coldly and continued frying her, she tried her best to seal the pain away from the bond she shared with Revan as he had but it was too much and her could feel herself losing consciousness, she knew Revan would be soon to follow. I love you...I'm sorry. She sent through their bond as the pain overwhelmed her and the barriers collapsed, she instantly felt Revan slip away as her vision faded into darkness.