Author Notes- Here's the next chapter. It has quite a bit of intenseaction in it. PLEASE REVIEW and tell me what you think.

Oh and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you all. And I hope you all have a very Happy Holidays.

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Next morning, Ben awoke from his slumber at the start of dawn. He wasn't too exhausted that morning due to the fact that last night unlike the previous nights, he actually got a decent night sleep instead of a horrible night sleep. He still, however, had one bad dream during the night about the Dark Side and Omega, but luckily the dream wasn't as intense or terrifying as his previous nightmares. So despite the one bad dream, Ben had managed to get back to sleep and rest peacefully throughout the entire night without any nightmares haunting his mind.

Ben stretched then sat up and looked over at the time. It was only twenty minutes before breakfast was served down in the cafeteria, which gave him plenty of time to groom and get dressed. Good. Now I won't be late for having breakfast with Keira nor will I be late for Jaina's training session. Thought Ben as he got up out of his bed. He cleaned himself up then started getting himself dressed. As soon as Ben was about to put on his white Jedi shirt he suddenly heard his comlink beep. Ben put his shirt down then walked over to his lamp stand and grabbed his comlink. He switched it on then spoke. "Ben Skywalker here."

"Good morning Ben." Said Jaina through the comlink.

"Oh, good morning Jaina."

"Glad to hear that you're up early. I guess this means that you don't intend to be late for training today. Right?" She said strictly.

"Right. Don't worry cousin, this time I will be down on time for our training session."

"That's good to hear. So um, anyway, Ben, how you feeling?"

"I'm feeling alright. And you?"

"Oh, um, I'm okay. I'm still, however, feeling a little distressed about, you know, everything that has happened over the past couple of days."

"Yeah. Me too." Ben said with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"But anyway. I don't want to make you late for breakfast, so I better let you be on your way. Oh and one last thing Ben."

"Yes?"

"Instead of meeting me in the garden or the courtyard, meet me at the front entrance of the Academy. We're going to be doing something a little different today in training so be ready."

"Alright, I'll see you at the entrance. Good bye Jaina." Ben said with a smile.

"So long, Ben."

Ben switched off his comlink then sat it back down on his lamp stand. He immediately put on his white shirt, grabbed his brown cloak, and then exited his room.
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After a few minutes, Ben finally made it to the 2nd Floor, which was where the cafeteria was located. As Ben calmly walked down the long sunlit hallway, he soon spotted his friend, Valin Horn, exiting out of the elevator, which were only a few meters away from Ben. Valin looked over at Ben then smiled. "Hey, good morning Ben." Said Valin.

Ben walked over to Valin then replied with a smile. "Good morning, Valin."

"I didn't expect to see you up this early. Lately, you've been coming down here so late you almost nearly or entirely miss breakfast. This is probably the earliest I've seen you up in a long time."

"Yeah, I know. I have been late on many things recently. But luckily last night I was finally able to get I decent night sleep, which made me be able to get up early this morning." Ben said as he and Valin slowly walked down the long hall.

"Well in all honesty, Ben, I'm very glad you are awake so early, because I actually need to talk to you about something rather important."

"Really? What is it?"

"Well, you see, yesterday my father and I had a little conversation about this Darth Omega fellow. Now he didn't give me all the details on what's going on but he did, however, tell me that a couple of days ago you had a vicious encounter with this Omega. So since my father really didn't tell me everything I was hoping that maybe you could tell me what's going on."

"Oh," Ben said as he slowly turned his gaze to the floor then looked back up at Valin. "I knew eventually I would have to tell you, Keira, and everyone else about this whole Omega situation. In fact, I'm sort of ashamed I didn't do so earlier."

"Yeah, why didn't you inform one of us sooner?"

"Um, I guess, the reason I didn't is because, well, I just didn't want to make any of you worried that's all."

"Of course we'd get worried, Ben. I mean after hearing that you were almost killed by this Darth Omega, I'm already concerned for you."

Ben sighed. "I'm greatly sorry I didn't inform you sooner, my friend." Said Ben.

"Ah, that's alright, Ben." Valin said as he put his hand on Ben's shoulder. "I kind of understand your reasoning for not saying anything. I probably would've done the same thing myself."

Ben just nodded then continued down the hall with Valin. They came to the end of the hall then turned right and proceeded down yet another long sunlit hallway. After a long silence, Ben finally spoke. "Since we're almost to the cafeteria, how about I just explain everything to you when we get inside, then that way I can also tell the whole thing to Keira and everyone else."

"Sounds good to me. That means the sooner we get to the cafeteria, the sooner I find out more about this murderous Darth Omega."

"I will warn you, however, the situation is a lot more complicated than you think. What I'm going to tell you in the cafeteria might indeed shock you."

"Complicated, huh? Funny, that's exactly what my father told me yesterday when I asked him about this whole thing. But I mean come on it can't be that complicated can it?"

"Oh trust me Valin, it's quite complicated. Quite complicated indeed." Replied Ben. It's so complicated and stressful I can barely get to sleep at night. Ben thought to himself.

Valin frowned. "Hmm. Well, now I'm even more interested to find out about this whole situation." Said Valin.

Ben and Valin made their way down the hall until they finally came to the entrance of the cafeteria. The two Jedi approached the large transparent door then entered.
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"Lumiya!" Corran said in disbelief. "So you believe Lumiya is the one behind this?"

At the start of dawn, Luke had called every Jedi Council member to the Chamber for a very important meeting. He told them all that he had figured out whom it was that trained Omega as a Sith. As soon as all the members heard this, they rushed over to the Chamber as quick as possible. However, most of the members especially Kyle were still quite exhausted.

Luke looked at Corran then replied. "I'm actually quite positive that she is indeed the mastermind behind all of this. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. She is after all the only known dark sider who wasn't really confirmed dead. Plus, several years ago she also did undergo extensive Sith training from my father. So if you look at it closely, Lumiya could easily be the Sith Master responsible for training Omega."

"Well, you do make very good points there." Corran said as he rubbed his chin. "Maybe she is the one."

"By the way, Luke," said Kyp who still had a very tired look on his face. "How did you come to this conclusion?"

"Callista's ghost told me through the force." Luke said calmly.

Kyp just stared at him for a long time then scratched his head and replied. "Oh. Well, I, guess that makes perfect sense."

"So she is dead then," Tionne said with a hint of sorrow. "And has now become one with the Force."

Luke nodded. "Through the Force, she told me quite a bit. She told me that Lumiya is in fact the one who has turned Omega into a Sith and is also planning to bring about another Jedi Purge." Said Luke. Luke then smiled and continued. "Callista also told me Omega's real name. His name is Orion. That is my son's real name."

"Nice name," said Kam. "It's just a real shame that he's more Omega than Orion right now."

"But at least now we have a little bit more information that could be used to help turn Omega to the Light." Said Mara. "And we now know that that lying witch, Lumiya, is the one plotting this whole thing."

"Exactly." Said Kyp. "But although we have all this info there's still that one main problem we keep running into."

"Where are they located? I know." Luke said. "That appears to be the last major question that we need answered. If only we could find their location then we could bring an end to Lumiya's dark plot and then hopefully turn my son, Orion, back to the Light."
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Ben entered the Great Hall then immediately made his way over to the left pathway, which lead to the Jedi Academy's main entrance. So far he had started his day off to a rather interesting start. At breakfast, he finally told all his friends including Valin, Keira, Jysella, and Auron, about everything that had happened a few days ago. Ben even told them about how he found out that Omega was indeed his brother. When he had finished, most of his friends especially Valin were shocked and stunned about the whole thing. Keira, however, had become more concerned and worried for him. In fact, Ben had also noticed that during breakfast she had scooted so close to him that their shoulders were almost touching. Interesting. Is it possible that she might have feelings for-? Nah. She was just getting closer to me because she was a little concerned. It's perfectly logical for a person to feel concerned for their friend, after they hear that their friend was in danger. She was just scooting closer because she was just worried about me, not because she has feelings for me. But on the other hand, lately she has been looking at me more affectionately than usual. Ben thought to himself as he made his way down the left pathway. He slowly shook his head. Oh for crying out loud. It's just a stare. It means absolutely nothing. No matter how much I love her and care about her, I know that deep down she likes me only as a friend, nothing more and nothing less. Just as a friend. It's Valin she wants to be with. Not me. Ben thought sadly to himself.

Ben approached the Academy's main entrance and saw Jaina standing right beside the large metallic door. Ben smiled then greeted his cousin. "Hey, Jaina."

Jaina looked at Ben then smiled. "Hello Ben." Jaina said as she embraced him in a hug.

They released their hug then Ben spoke. "Earlier you said we're going to be doing something different today in training. So cousin, what is it that we're going to be doing different?"

"Well, today my young padawan, we are not going to be doing our training session inside the Academy."

"We're not?'

"Yep. We're going to be doing all our training in select locations outside the Academy."

"This certainly is a change of pace from our usual training sessions." Ben said as he and his cousin exited the Academy.

"Yeah I know. I figured that eventually you'd get bored with the same old scenery and same old training routine, so I decided that we would do something a little different and new for a change." Jaina smiled then added. "And maybe afterward when we're done, I'll teach you a few new technical piloting maneuvers in the simulator."

"Sounds cool. I'm looking forward to this session."

"I knew you would. Oh and also for the first half of our session we will not be training alone."

"We won't? Who's going to be accompanying us?"

"Alema and her apprentice, Aeris, will be training with us. We are going to meet with them at the beach. They should already be there by now."

Ben and Jaina began their journey to the beach. When they were half way to the beach they suddenly heard in the distance someone shout. "NO!"

Ben and Jaina immediately stopped then frowned. They knew whom that voice belonged to. It was Alema and judging from the female Twilek's sorrowful shout, she was indeed in trouble.

They wasted no time. Ben and Jaina dashed to the beach in the direction the shout came from. As they came to the beach they abruptly stopped. What they saw on the beach saddened and horrified them. A few meters away from them they saw the dead body of the young green skinned female Twilek Jedi, Aeris. Straight ahead a couple meters away from Aeris's dead body, they saw the Sith Lord, Darth Omega deflect Alema's saber strike with his red two red lightsabers then quickly and viciously struck her down. Omega smiled evilly as he looked down at the lifeless forms of Alema and Aeris.

He then turned his sinister gaze to Jaina and Ben and his wickedly evil smile widened. "Welcome. I'm glad you two could join the party. It's a real shame you didn't come sooner, I would've loved you both to be the first two guests to die." Omega said as he stared daggers at Ben and Jaina.

"Hello to you too, brother." Ben said sarcastically.

"Ah. So you now know the truth. Good, now you know who it is that will strike you down, Benjamin. For today you will fall to my blade." Said Omega as pointed one of his sabers at Ben.

Jaina, who had a very angry look on her face, ignited her purple lightsaber. "The only one who will fall today is you. You will pay for all the pain you have caused." She vehemently spat at Omega.

"Many have said that to me before, cousin. And all of them are now deceased." Said Omega.

Omega then charged Jaina and Ben at full force. Ben activated his green lightsaber and he and Jaina quickly blocked Omega's blow. Ben and Jaina then swung their blades and unleashed a series of quick saber slashes and slices. Omega easily parried each attack with his two sabers. He blocked their next saber strike then leaped and kicked both Ben and Jaina in the chest sending the two Jedi stumbling to the ground. Omega then used the Force to lift Ben up in midair and threw the young Jedi several meters across the white sandy beach. Jaina leaped back up on her feet then delivered a powerful swing at Omega. Omega blocked her strong blow then used his strength and pushed her back.

"You can't win this battle, cousin. Your destiny now lies in the hands of death." Said Omega. He then unleashed a flurry of quick saber slashes. Jaina gracefully deflected each blow then they swung their blades and their sabers locked.

Jaina looked into Omega's yellow eyes then spoke. "So far judging from your rather feeble attacks, cousin, it's you who's going to lose. And I intend to be the one to make you fall flat on your ugly face."

Jaina released the saber lock then launched a series of swift saber swings, strikes, and slashes. Omega deflected each blow but he couldn't strike back for Jaina did not let up on her series of attacks. Her amazingly quick saber swings were pushing Omega backward. Omega blocked her strike then delivered a very powerful swing with his two sabers, which Jaina easily avoided by flipping over Omega's head. Jaina landed gracefully then continued her deadly saber attack. Omega gritted his teeth. Anger was now swelling within Omega. He parried her next slash then swung his two sabers at lightning speed unleashing a frightening onslaught of saber swings, slices, and slashes. Jaina's eyes slightly widened as she parried his strong, lightning quick attacks. Omega's swings were so fast they were like a blur. Jaina, who was now being pushed backward by Omega's strikes, deflected his next swing then swung her blade in a sweeping motion at Omega's feet. Omega jumped cleanly avoiding her downward sweep. Jaina quickly swung her blade again unleashing a few saber slashes. Omega parried then once again launched his onslaught of saber swings at lightning speed. Omega began to notice that Jaina was weakening. Jaina blocked his blows then swung. Omega deflected her swing and then kicked her in the gut. Jaina stumbled back then charged Omega and threw a few more saber slashes using one hand. Omega deflected her attacks with the saber in his left hand then quickly and ferociously swung the saber in his right hand and cleanly sliced off Jaina's left arm. Jaina yelled in pain and fell to the ground.

Ben, who was still a little hurt and cut up from the impact on the sand, began to get up on his feet. He looked ahead and saw Omega standing over his cousin, who was in a lot of pain. Ben picked up his lightsaber and ignited it. He then dashed toward Omega and his cousin.

Omega smiled evilly as he stared down at Jaina. "You put up quite a fight cousin. But it appears you are not the better warrior. Good bye, sweet cousin." Said Omega. He raised his two lightsabers preparing to strike Jaina down. Jaina closed her eyes awaiting death to take her.

Ben ran as fast as legs could take him then leaped over to Omega. Omega swung his sabers down at Jaina but Ben cleanly deflected the blow with his green saber. Their sabers locked and the two brothers then looked each other in the eye.

Jaina opened her eyes and saw Ben standing before her preventing Omega from striking her down. Omega stared into Ben's eyes with pure hatred then spoke. "You know, Benjamin, you are really starting to become a nuisance."

"Funny, I was thinking the same thing about you, brother." Ben said sarcastically.

They released their saber lock then Omega immediately attacked Ben with a series of powerful swings and slashes. Ben easily parried Omega's blows then unleashed a flurry of swift swings. Omega parried Ben's attacks with his two red sabers then they both swung their blades and their sabers were locked.

Jaina using her right arm reached for her lightsaber. She grabbed the saber then shouted. "Ben!"

She then threw her saber to Ben. Ben released the saber lock by pushing Omega back then quickly caught Jaina's saber with his left hand and activated the purple blade. With two sabers in hand, Ben launched an amazingly quick saber assault on Omega. Omega using his red sabers quickly deflected Ben fast attacks. The two then swung their sabers at lightning speed unleashing flurries of swings, slices, and slashes.

Jaina looked in awe. She had never seen two people swing duel lightsabers that fast before. Even though Ben was holding his own, Jaina still feared that Omega might somehow get the better of him. Jaina then stretched out with the Force attempting to contact her brother.
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Jacen along with his padawan, Kit Astar, were sitting in the courtyard in deep meditation. Jacen took a deep breath and stretched out with the force. He felt the essences of the Light: peace, tranquility, life, and love, surround him. Suddenly he heard someone call out his name through the Force.

Jacen.

Jacen frowned. He knew that the voice belonged to Jaina. He then replied through the Force. Jaina? Jaina what's wrong?

Ben and I are in trouble at the beach. Please, help!

Jacen opened his eyes then abruptly stood up. Kit also opened his eyes then looked up at Jacen curiously.

"What's wrong, master?" asked Kit.

Jacen, who had a distressed look on his face, replied. "Follow me, my padawan. We have to get to the beach at once. There's not a moment to lose."

The two Jedi then dashed out of the Courtyard and into the Academy.
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Ben and Omega continued their lightning fast saber dance for 2 minutes then Omega swung his blades at Ben but Ben easily dodged the swing by side flipping to the right. Ben then launched a series of amazingly quick slashes. Omega deflected the blows then immediately unleashed his own series of attacks, which Ben easily parried. Ben swung his blade again this time unleashing an onslaught of fancy saber swings and maneuvers. Omega frowned and barely parried Ben's attacks. Omega growled then launched his lightning fast onslaught of attacks. Ben amazingly parried each attack without even taking a step backward. He was deflecting at the same speed Omega was swinging. Omega gritted his teeth and swung harder. He was now getting down right angry and frustrated. He was throwing everything he had at Ben but Ben just kept blocking his every swing.

Omega kicked Ben in the gut then swung the saber in his right hand and sliced the saber in Ben's left hand in half. Omega smiled then swung. Ben blocked his blow then used his strength and pushed Omega back. Ben balled up his left fist and delivered a strong powerful punch to Omega's jaw. Omega stumbled back and Ben wasted no time. Like lightning, Ben swung his green saber and slashed the saber in Omega's right hand in two.

Omega, whose mouth was now bleeding, gritted his teeth and stared daggers at Ben. The two brothers then thrust their blades forward and stabbed each other in the shoulder. Both of them cringed in pain as they quickly pulled their lightsabers out of each other's shoulders. Both of them stepped backward and took several deep breaths.

Ben looked at his brother then spoke. "This is pointless. You and I don't have to fight each other. We're brothers. Family! Whatever it is that your master has told you is lie."

"You're wrong brother so very wrong. You do have to die. Only with your death can I accomplish my mission." Said Omega.

"What mission? Why is it so important for you to fight me? Why do you want me dead so bad? Why are you doing what you're doing? Why, brother! Why!"

"Revenge, Benjamin!" Omega shouted with anger. He was now so full of anger that he was beginning to shake. "Revenge. Killing you Benjamin is the key to my revenge. There are things about our father that you probably don't know about. Years ago he and my mother, Callista, left me out to die. You wouldn't understand how it's like to grow up without a father or your real mother, for father loves you. But as for me, he left me out in the forest to die! And for that, he will pay."

Ben shook his head. "Whoever told you that cockamamie story is just using you for your power. That's not what happened. Father didn't know you were going to be born. He didn't know you existed. You can't abandon someone if you don't know they exist."

"Lies! That's all you Jedi speak, nothing but lies and deceit."

"No brother you have it mixed up. We Jedi aren't the liars and deceivers, it's the Sith. Your master is the liar."

"Silence! I will hear no more from your wretched mouth. By killing you I will get my vengeance. I've waited too long and nothing is going to stop me."

Omega was about to strike when he suddenly felt the presence of four Jedi approaching. Omega angrily sighed then used the force to activate his swoop bike, which was parked several meters away. Using the Force he commanded it to come to him. In a few seconds the bike zoomed before him.

"Wait brother!" Ben said.

Omega pointed his saber at Ben then spoke. "This isn't over, Benjamin. I vow with all my heart, I will strike you down."

Omega then deactivated his saber then zoomed off in his swoop bike. Ben looked down in sadness and slowly shook his head. He then turned his attention to Jaina. He walked over and knelt beside her.

Ben took her right hand in his hand then asked with concern and worry in his voice. "Are you alright?"

Jaina cringed a little then replied. "Oh, I'm okay. Even though I'm missing an arm and I'm kind of in a lot of pain, I'm still alright."

Ben, who now had a concerned look on his face, kissed her hand then slowly looked ahead and saw Jacen, Tenal Ka, Kit, and Auron, running towards him.

"Ben!" Jacen shouted as he and the rest of the Jedi approached Ben and Jaina.

"Jacen." Said Ben.

"What happened?" Jacen asked as he knelt beside Jaina.

Before Ben could answer and Jaina immediately replied. "Oh nothing much. Just our evil Sith Lord cousin, Darth Omega, gave me and Ben a surprise party."

Jacen sighed then looked at Jaina's wound. He shook his head then said. "We have to get you to Cilghal at once. She'll know what to do."