As Malachi and Kimri headed out of the hangar of Anchorhead, they began to talk to one another. As they walked past Czerka merchants, bounty hunters, and traders from different planets, they observed their surroundings. There were Twi'leks, Bothans, and others that were selling products, ranging from food to spice. The two carried on conversation about their training.

"So, you were trained under the great Jedi Revan?"

"Yes I was. You see, I was orphaned at a very young age. My father was a mercenary, and he died on the planet of Manaan. Maniac Selkath killed him, and Revan stopped the beast that caused it. He became a hero on Manaan for also saving other Selkath that were about to be trained by Dark Jedi to try and overthrow the planet for the Sith. With Manaan trying as hard as they do to stay neutral, the Sith could have gained a small upper hand, and with as many troops that they had there with Dark Jedi included, Manaan could have been conquered in a day, easily."

"I remember Juhanni telling me about it. She was there with him and Jolee Bindo when they stopped those maniac Selkath. I'm sorry that you lost your father, my friend. What happened to your mother?"

"My mother, well, was an outcast on many planets. You see, she was a Mandalorian."

"Oh my. That's very interesting. I'm surprised that a Mandalorian can be Force sensitive."

"Well, I'm only half Mandalorian. The other half of me is Corellian. That's how I knew about how good your ship is. From what you've told me, it sounds pretty high class. I'm guessing that the new Jedi that have been trained have started a good new council."

"Yes. Corcuscant is bubbling with life in the Jedi Temple now. The Room of a Thousand Fountains is running, and the archives have new information every day. I've even run across the teachings of your master, and his friend Sherrick Khan."

"Sherrick is a great Jedi warrior. He and I had some talks about the Force."

"Talks? About what?"

"Alignment. We were talking about sides of the Force."

"Why would you have a talk about alignment? Were you debating whether to be a Sith or Jedi?"

"No. We were talking about the follies of both sides. The light tends to be too much of a high-and-mighty type of governing party, but the Sith are too ruthless and reckless. To be honest, there are too many extremes in the Force. Such a strong power cannot be harnessed well by a mere human. Only the Miraluka and the true Sith species could harness the power of either the Light or Dark sides of the force."

"You may be right my friend. It seems that when too much power is harnessed, a person is in danger of becoming ignorant. I worry about the council sometimes. Masters Bindo and Juhanni are both on the council now, and I hope that they stay with their humility."

"I've decided to stay neutral in all of this. I've become a Shadow Jedi. You see, when Revan found me, I was a young child who had already learned to use the Force. I had become reckless and ruthless, but Revan brought me more toward the light. He wouldn't let me learn more about the light, however. He wanted me to stay neutral. He made me a very loving man, but a very ruthless warrior, as you have already seen."

"What exactly are you seeking in all of this, Malachi?" asked the confused Kel-Dor.

"I don't deal in absolutes. Both have their faults. They don't lie in the sides themselves, but rather in those who teach each one. The Sith lust so much for conquest they end up being killed because of their own hunger for power. It was the same in the cases of Darth Treya, Darth Sion, and Darth Nihilus. Their lust ultimately destroyed them all, when Sherrick Khan killed them all. He then went to find Revan, and train more Jedi. The two of them trained few of us, but we're not exactly Jedi who will end up on the council."

Kimri still had a confused look on his face. "Why wouldn't you ever want to be on the Jedi Council?"

"You know Kimri; I've been to the temple on Corcuscant once. Revan took me to the new Council, to seek their opinion on me being trained. I could use the Force from the moment Revan had met me, but it was the Dark Side that I was using. The council advised that I be shut away from the Force, but Revan would have none of it. He decided to train me on the Outer Rim, and taught me everything about the Force, which includes Light and Dark."

"He taught you Dark Side powers? What kind of lunacy is that?"

"It isn't lunacy, Kimri. There are no designated light or dark abilities. Both can be used for good or evil. It's something that the Council wouldn't want to tell anyone, mostly because it is very risky. Jedi have to have full control of them to use a Dark Side skill to their advantage. However, it will drain them of their energy. Just because someone can use lightning does not make them a Sith."

"I guess you have a point. Why did Revan choose to stay out of the extremes?"

"He did it for the betterment of himself and future Jedi. He wants to find out what the problems are in Jedi philosophy that is making it hard for Jedi to stay with what they believe in. He wants to find the seductive part of the Dark Side besides lust for power that turns good Jedi to Dark Jedi. He and Sherrick travel along the Outer Rim, hiding themselves so they can find the source of what we fight against. It's not just a battle of flesh and bone anymore. It's one of a fight through the Force. We must be diligent, so we can continue to fight against evil."

"So, you're saying that evil is not a specific people?" asked Kimri.

"No. Evil is a presence. Like the Light side, the Dark is felt everywhere. It teems wherever a Jedi should go. Take the bounty hunters or Czerka mercenaries that we've seen on this base. They hold deceit and anger in their hearts, and focus only on their next kill. Evil is a way of life for them. Now, take the parents of the small children that we've seen here, that are trying their hardest to raise their children. They work in spice mines or in stores many hours a day, just so their children survive. Their conduct reflects many principles of the Jedi Code. Evil and Good are not Jedi and Sith. They are presences, rather than just people. However, the Jedi teachings don't go over that very fact. They tend to make villains out of every Sith or Dark Jedi, but you tend to forget the fact that they have the same blood and sinews as we do. Some of them were duped; some had no choice but to turn. We must all remember that you cannot categorize evil and good into people. They can only be seen as presences."

Kimri looked amazed at how wise Malachi was. "You speak with more wisdom than many members of the Jedi Council. Revan must have taught you many things. I guess that the solitude of the Jedi Temple tends to filter out many parts of the outside world for us Jedi. I guess that mixing learning from teachings and learning from our experiences is a great thing for Jedi."

"It is. We can easily get too caught up in our own teachings to forget that there is a world out there that needs us. Jedi that don't question themselves sometimes are needed to get things done, rather than to debate over the best course of action. Sometimes, you have to act with your knowledge of what is right and wrong."

If Kimri hadn't had a mask on, he would have been smiling. The two Jedi both realized that they had great allies in one another. Their great skills would aid them in the future, and the two finally came to the hangar where Kimri's ship was held.

"So, this is where it is, eh?"

"Yes, it's my pride and joy. It's a great vessel. The council was more than happy to lend it to me. The Pike has been very dependable." Kimri opened the door, and the two saw two men dressed in black robes. The two men dropped their robes to reveal two dark Jedi.

"We have come for the two of you. You should surrender your lightsabers, or we will be forced to kill you," said one of the Dark Jedi. He drew his single hilt lightsaber, and so did his partner. They dropped their robes, revealing twin men with dark grey hair. Their skin had become grey, and scars had laden their faces. They were corrupted by the Dark Side. Both carried single hilt lightsabers that had red blades, and black hilts. The two put themselves in ready positions. Kimri drew his dual-hilt, and Malachi drew one of his sabers. The two Jedi clashed with the two Dark ones, and a battle ensued. Malachi was able to match his opponent blow for blow, but the Dark Jedi had seemed shocked. Malachi fought just as ferociously as he did, and more powerful even. As they began to start attaching faster and faster, Kimri and his opponent were locked in a Force battle. The Dark one tried to fire lightning at Kimri, but he deflected it toward the sky with his lightsaber. Kimri charged his opponent, and slid on his feet as if he was going to strike upward. He began two swing upward, but stopped, and Force pushed his opponent into the Pike, headfirst. His opponent sprung back up, and charged Kimri. He attemped a forward stab, but Kimri spun around, and did a backward stab into the Dark Jedi's back, killing him instantly. Malachi had his opponent worn down by this time, and then proceeded to flip over his opponent, and spun three hundred sixty degrees with his lightsaber, cutting off the head of his opponent.

"Dark Jedi. There is no way that a Sith Lord could flee one moment, and then have more Sith here to attempt to kill us the next. There must be more than we thought," said Kimri.

"I believe that you're right my friend. I have a feeling that this quest of ours will by no means be easy. Where are we headed next, and who do we need to find next?"

"We're heading toward the Mustafar system. Master Bindo's student, Alexandra Virtuain was sent there to hunt down a possible Sith Lord. There were rumors flying about that one was sent there to plan to attack the Jedi Temple."

"Kimri, after that, we must seek out some of my allies. We need to find Bao-Dur, Atton Rand, Sherrick Khan, and then my master, Revan. They could help us."

"Sounds like a plan, but remember that we should inform the Republic about this. We'll contact Admiral Onasi and Bastilla, so that the Council knows of our plans. How does that sound?"

"Let's go, my young Kel-Dor friend."

Malachi picked up his enemies' lightsabers and the two of them boarded the Pike.