Xenosaga : Destiny of The Force

Part One : Re-Ignition

Story:
A Star Wars/Xenosaga crossover. AU of Xenosaga. A Jedi Knight happened to be a member of Vector Industries on board Woglinde when all hell broke loose. Little did he know that the following events will set him up in a battle with his age-old enemy.

Disclaimer:
I don't own Star Wars nor Xenosaga but I do own the characters Alexander Darkblaze, Daron Sol/Darth Exodus, Darth Malice and E1-D1. Chapter title and lyric was taken from the song Look Away by Chicago. The Super Eurobeat song I Believe in Loving You was sung by Brian Ice.

Chapter 6: Look Away

50 years ago...

That I believe in lovin' you
And I believe your love is true
And even if I cry for you
Nothing can be done

Alexander was sitting beside a bed, holding a dying woman's hand. She was clearly older than him yet beautiful with her long flowing blonde hair draped on her shoulders. She was breathing hard and she was dying.

"Aileen, don't die...please..."

Aileen smiled at him despite her pain. "It's alright, Alex. I know my time is almost..."

"Don't you dare say it!" He shouted, tears running down his cheeks. "With the Force, I can..."

Aileen touched his face, wiping the tears away. "You tried, Alex. With all your power. I'm happy for that..."

E1, who was standing beside Alexander, whirred sadly. Aileen turned to the droid.

"You have been a great help, E1. I couldn't ask more than that."

E1 beeped. Aileen smiled again. "I know, E1. I like you too."

She then returned to Alexander. "Alex, before I go, I want you to know that I love you. With all my heart. With all my soul..."

"I love you too, Aileen. With my everything..." he then leaned in and they kissed for the last time.

"Goodbye, Alexander Darkblaze. Thank you for everything. For loving me..." she whispered before she closed her eyes, with a smile full of happiness on her face.

Alexander then kissed her forehead. "Goodbye, Aileen. I will never forget our times together. And thank you for being with me for these 20 years..."

He then cried as loud as he could muster as the birds outside chirped sadly, mourning Aileen's death.

"Force! Why do you have to be so cruel? WHY?"


"Aileen!"

Alexander woke up with a jolt. He then looked around his room. He wiped the sweat off his face.

"A dream..."

He went to the bathroom and washed his face. Then, he recalled his time with Aileen, the only woman whom he truly love. Silently, he cried.

"Aileen..."

Then, there's a knock outside the door. It was Shion. "Alex, are you up yet? We'll be docking into the Foundation soon."

Alexander rinsed his face again, this time to wash away the tears. "Be right there, Chief!"

The Durandal already docked by the time Alexander reached the park. With the exception of chaos, everyone were there. While they looked at the vertical sight in awe, Alexander managed a mutter,;

"I'll never get used to this kind of view..."

"Hehe. Yeah." Shion chuckled. "It does looks awkward but I think we can get the hang of it."

"Still, the view from here is amazing!" MOMO shouted excitedly.

"New Year's Eve is the best time to visit. The evening metropolis is quite a sight to behold with all the lights."

They turned to see a gentleman in black suit, followed by Mary and Shelley. The latter turned to Alexander, smiling. The man in black noticed it and grinned.

"Gaignun Kukai… The managing director of the Kukai Foundation." Ziggy stated before anyone could have a word.

Shion gasped. "Huh? Jr.…?"

Gaignun blinked. "What was that?"

"Ah, nothing… Nice to meet you."

Shion seemed to notice the number '666' on his right hand before they shook hands. Alexander noticed these little exchanges and decided to lighten things up.

"Hey Boss. Still wearing that uptight business suit, I see."

Gaignun turned his attention to him. "And you still reserve that sarcastic remark about me. So, you're back with us now?"

"I'm...not so sure. We came here by circumstances and it certainly wasn't my intention to be back here. At least for the moment. But I suppose I can hang around for a while."

"I hope so." He then returned to Shion. "I heard about your situation from Captain Matthews and chaos. Is everything all right?"

"Oh, uh, yes. Thank you for all your help."

Gaignun smiled and nodded. "Enjoy your stay." He then turned his attention to MOMO.

"And you must be MOMO. I've received word from Juli Mizrahi of the Contact Subcommittee. We'll make sure you got to Miltia safely."

The Realian's face brightened up after hearing that name. "From…Mommy!"

"Right. She told me to take good care of you."

"Can I…talk to her?"

"Well…she seemed pretty busy."

"Oh…I see… Why doesn't Mommy ever want to see me?"

"I'll let you know as soon as I hear from her again." Gaignun said, assuringly.

"All right… Thank you very much…"

Gaignun then turned around and left with Mary. Shelley, who was left behind stared at Alexander for a moment. He blinked.

"Uh, yeah? Can I help you?"

"Can we...meet up at the place we used to come? Tonight." she asked, with a slight blush on her face.

Alexander took a brief moment to recall the place they used to spend together. "Oh, that place. Yeah, I can make it."

"It's a promise then."

With that, she left, following Gaignun and her sister. Shion glanced at him. "Hm? Do you have something with her?"

"Aww. Chief. Don't you start teasing me now."

In his room, Alexander was working on upgrading the sword he left on the workbench.

"Phew. Finally I'm done."

He then essayed a few strokes to gauge its balance. He then went further by using various lightsaber forms like Shii-Cho, Makashi, Djem So, Soresu and Ataru. He nodded to himself and slipped the sword into its scabbard.

"Alright. Now on to some lightsaber customization..."

He then put both his own lightsabers and the one he obtained from the Dark Jedi he fought. He also have a few lightsaber crystals strewn on the table. He opened up the Sith lightsaber and broke it down into various parts. He examined the emitter, lens and energy cell. He then decided to use these parts to replace his own weapon. He picked up a bright blue crystal. The crystal was called Mantle of The Force. It was one of the rarest crystal and it was said that the one Alexander was holding was used by the redeemed Sith Lord Darth Revan to defeat his former apprentice and friend, Darth Malak. Alexander found it by chance when he scouted the remains of Malachor V.

"Hmm. The time has come to put this to good use. The Gnosis are getting stronger by the day and I can't rely on the Force all the time. Maybe I should use the Heart of Guardian as well..."

He then took a burning yellow crystal that is the Heart of Guardian and nodded. "I rather like silver and red but now...well, no point in lamenting about it now..."

Within the hour, he finally done fitting in both crystals into his lightsabers. Bright blue and burning yellow lights ignited brilliantly as he examined them closely.

"Hm. Not bad at all. With these, I'll have a much easier time in taking them out."

Alexander was on his way out of the Residential Area when Shion running down at him with a small backpack hanging from the shoulder.

"Hm? Going somewhere?"

Shion nodded. "Jr. invited us to the beach. Want to tag along?"

"Ah, the beach. Another attraction of the Kukai. But I'll pass. I promised KOS-MOS another story-telling session."

"Oh, what is it about this time?"

"Let's see... Now that I'm done with the Battle of Ruusan and Darth Bane's Rule of Two, the next one will be the rise of the Sith starting from the Clone Wars up to the Great Jedi Purge, Battle of Yavin, Battle of Endor and the return of the Jedi. The rise, the fall, the quest and the return. All in full circle."

"Who will be the main characters this time then? I remember you mentioned Skywalker."

"Yeah. The Skywalker family. Especially on Anakin Skywalker and his son, Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker. I always like that part."

"Sounds interesting. Too bad I won't get the chance to hear it, though."

"It's okay, Shion. If you want anything, you can always ask E1 for it. I stored all the history there."

"Oh, thanks, Alex. Hey, there's the tram. Let's go."

"Say... What color of the bikini you'll be wearing?" he asked with a lopsided grin.

"Alex!" Shion shouted, with a deep blush and punched his arm playfully. Alexander reeled back in mock pain.

"Ouch, that hurts!"

Alexander entered KOS-MOS' maintenance room. She was standing by her bed, awaiting him.

"Good day, KOS-MOS. How are you doing?"

"Good day, Alexander. I am feeling slightly...unwell. The cause of this is probably the lack of proper maintenance by Shion and Allen."

Alexander laughed. "You're right on that one. Not to worry. Shion and Allen will come by to check on you later."

He then started to float in the air, letting the Force flow through him. "Now, let's continue from where we left off."

"Of course. I feel intrigued of what happened after the Battle of Ruusan."

"From here on, things will be interesting. Please lie down on your bed."

KOS-MOS blinked upon the strange request. Alexander smiled. "Oh, this more like a bedtime story. It will help you in your emotion development. To understand why humans do this."

"...And so, upon seeing Palpatine tortured his son Luke for resisting the temptation for power, the Anakin Skywalker that ''died'' within Vader woke up, resurrected by Luke's plight for help. Summoning the last of his strength, he grabbed his master and threw him into the reactor, killing the Emperor of the Galactic Empire. Thus, ending the rule of the Sith. It was that moment that Darth Vader was no longer what he was. He returned to the light, redeemed by his son as Anakin Skywalker. And the prophecy of the Chosen One was fulfilled. It also heralded a new age for the galaxy and the Jedi Order, with Luke was the first of the new Jedi Order. Eventually, he became a Jedi Master before rightly appointing himself as the Jedi Grand Master many years later."

Alexander stopped and he gathered his breath after finally wrapping up the story. KOS-MOS, lying in her bed took a moment to store the data within her memory.

"The story was...interesting." she stated. "It taught me of something new."

"Oh, what is it?"

"No one is beyond redemption. Anakin Skywalker was a great knight before his fall. And despite of what Darth Sidious and Obi-Wan Kenobi said, he returned to the light because of his son."

Alexander nodded. "Well said. Good observation, KOS-MOS. Well, that's it for today. I have a few more tales but let's just stop here for a while. Now let me prepare you for the maintenance that will be done by Shion and Allen later."

"Of course. Shutting down system."

KOS-MOS closed her eyes as her system shut down. Alexander typed in a few commands on the computer nearby and brought up a few backup programs should something happens.

"There. Now you only have to wait for the Chief and her assistant." He then took a closer look at KOS-MOS. She was beautiful in every aspect. A perfect woman some might say. But she was an android. A weapon. It was a fact. But what struck odd to Alexander was that she was Force Sensitive to some degree. And only living beings or organic meatbags were capable of doing so.

He shrugged. "Well, the only one who knew her inside out was Kevin. Wish he was here to see her. He'll be proud I'm sure."

He then turned around and walked to the door. He took another glance at her, smiling. "Sweet dreams, KOS-MOS."

Alexander made his way out of Durandal and entered City Sector 27 located not far from it. He looked around the area. He smiled as he saw its populace doing their everyday routine, getting on with their lives without any worry. He glanced to the building on his left, the Ironman bar. He decided to pay a visit.

Everyone in the bar looked at him the moment he entered before they continued with whatever they were doing. A bald man at the counter called out to him. He was massively built. His muscles and biceps were well taken care. There were only a slight trace of fat from them.

"Hey Alex! Is that you?"

Smiling, Alexander approached the counter. "Yeah. It's me, old man. I swear your head is getting shiny over the years. What did you do?"

"Hah. Our first meeting after five years and the first question you asked was that?"

"Well, it's the only noticable thing. Other than your muscles, that is..."

"From your look, you certainly doesn't age one bit. How did you do it?"

"Eh...well, it's an ancient family secret. Sort of."

"Secretive as always, eh? I won't push you then. Name your poison, Alex. It's on the house."

"Bourbon. I don't wanna get drunk before tonight."

It was a cold night in City Sector 26 as Alexander waited for Shelley in front of the fountain. He smiled as he recalled the times they spent here.

The two were sitting together on the bench, enjoying the full moon in the cold and quiet night.

"Shelley, I have something to ask."

Shelley turned to him. "What is it?"

"Why me? Well, not that I'm complaining but there are plenty of other guys you can go out with."

She smiled sweetly and stood up. "Hm? Let's see..." She then turned around, taking a closer look at him.

"You're good-looking?"

"A known fact that." he chuckled and the two laughed. After it went down, Shelley looked at him in the eyes sadly.

"But really. I like you. There was no reason for that. I just...felt that way. Is that...wrong?"

There was an awkward silence as they looked at each other.

"I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't..."

Shelley suddenly pulled him close, burying his face in her chest. Alexander blushed.

"Shelley..."

"There is something about you. You are bearing sad memories. Something tragic. I can feel it. If I can, I want to bear some of it..."

He suddenly remembered Aileen. "Shelley, I..."

"It's alright, Alex. You don't have to tell me. But please, I would like to be with you as long as I can. As long as you permit it."

Alexander suddenly felt guilty. But he dismissed it quickly since Shelley understood why did he left her in a lurch.

"No point in dwelling on about it..."

"Dwelling about what?" a female voice came from behind.

He turned around to see Shelley in a red dress. The moon was full and he saw everything. She was stunningly beautiful in that dress. Alexander found himself breathless upon the sight.

"Whoa. What's the occasion?"

"Alex, there is something that I should do a long time ago. When we were together."

"Uh, what is it?"

Shelley walked closer to him until there was only little distance between them. Alexander wanted to step back but couldn't do so.

"Don't tell me..."

Shelley wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled Alexander close, kissing him on the lips. The knight felt endless stream of emotion coursing through Shelley and at once knew her feelings were real. He held her waist and returned the favor. A while later, Shelley broke the kiss and stepped back, blushing madly.

"Shelley..."

"That...was my first kiss."

"Errh... Am I the biggest offender now?"

Shelley smiled at him and shook. "It's okay, Alex. I always wanted you to be the first man I kissed. Regardless of what happened."

"But Shelley, surely you know that..."

"I know. We're no longer like it used to be. Please just think it as a goodbye kiss."

It took a while for Alexander to figure her out. He sighed. "I see. Very well. I will try my best not to see you again."

"And so do I. Farewell, Alexander Darkblaze."

With that, Shelley turned around and left the area, leaving Alexander alone, looking at the sky above. Small tears formed in her eyes as Shelley slowly ran out of the area with a heavy heart.

(Goodbye, Alex. Thank you for being my first love. You will always have special place in my heart...)

If you see me walking by,
With the tears are in my eyes,
Look away, baby look away...

If we meet on the streets someday,
And I don't know what to say,
Look away, baby look away...

Don't look at me,
I don't want you to see me this way...

Aboard a freighter not far from the Foundation, Darth Malice was meditating in his personal quarters until he felt an unsual disturbance in the Force.

"Now this is surprising. The Jedi is in pain, anger at himself. Good. This will serve me as a good platform of turning him to the Dark Side..."

He stood up and left for the communications room. He keyed in the commands and the face of a crazed maniac appeared.

"Albedo."

"Is there something you need, Malice?"

"Tell me of your plans. It's time we join forces."

Notes:
NukeDawg:
Well, hope you like how Alex and Shelley's relationship ended. Thanx for the input again.