DISCLAIMER: I don't own the rights to Star Wars, and this fan fiction has nothing to do with the original characters. These characters of my own design, but many of George Lucas's creations will be mentioned.

Chapter I: Secrets Revealed

19 years have passed since the tragedy of the Supernova. Jonassus has been an official Jedi Knight for 3 years, and the Sith haven't shown themselves since Darth Mallace supposedly perished along with most of his ship. All that was about to change.

Jonassus was returning to the Jedi Temple from his successful mission to the planet Noumea to have them join the Galactic Republic. As he left his starfighter, he noticed a girl in her late teens. She had long brown hair that went down to her shoulders and was dressed in the finest robes he's ever seen. Whoever she was, Jonassus feels like he knows her.

He walked up to her, catching her by surprise. "You scared me," she told him. "I'm sorry," Jonassus replied apologetically. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jonassus Balg." Jonassus extended his hand. The girl took it and gave a hearty shake for someone her size. "Nice to meet you," she said. "I'm Alextria Bulkan."

That's when Jonassus remembered who she was. Alextria was the daughter of Malexus Bulkan, Senator for the planet Eeclavend. They had met 8 years ago at gala held there after Malexus's election and the end of the planets civil war. Mantha and Jonassus helped defeat the Separatists and received honorary citizenship for Eeclavend. At the gala, Malexus introduced them to his wife, Jeenii, and his daughter, Alextria.

Now that they were on the same page, Alextria told Jonassus why she came to the temple. Her father was noticing something no one in their family had noticed for many generations. Alextria could use the Force. For 16 years, the power remained hidden, but recently, she began to realize certain abilities she hadn't had before.

Jonassus had seen many things during his training, but he had never anything like this. The Force works in mysterious ways. Not even the wisest Jedi can predict how and when the Force can appear in a person. They headed for the council chambers where they could bring this up with the council.

When they reached the chambers, they were denied entrance. The council head, Johannus Baag, has received word that three Jedi sent to investigate dark activities Brecksoll have disappeared without a trace. This wasn't the first occurrence either. Every time the council sent Jedi to investigate on Brecksoll, none returned. This time was one too many.

Amidst discussion, Jonassus burst his way past the guards to the room. "I'm sorry to intrude, Master Baag," he apologized, "but I have urgent news for the council." "Is it good news or bad news," asked Master Pra-ju, the second in command of the council. She was a terrific fighter, not surprisingly because she was of Teishwanese decent. She was the most recently elected member to the council, but the decision was not made without days of consideration.

"We are busy at the moment, Jonassus," Johannus Baag told them, "but you can bring this to our attention once this meeting is adjourned." "I think this will make your day, Masters," Jonassus announced. The council was comprised of some of the stiffest Jedi Masters in the galaxy. They displayed no emotions whatsoever, and didn't like anything out of the ordinary, and what Jonassus just did was much more than out of the ordinary. "Then enlighten us, Jonassus," Master Baag replied.

"Well...Master Baag...the thing is..." Jonassus has never been so nervous in his life. Here he is, trying to explain himself to the council. He was starting to doubt himself. Then he saw his Master, Mantha Kang. Mantha had been with him since she rescued him from the Supernova. Every step of his path to becoming of Jedi was in her footsteps. Seeing her on the council gave him confidence. "Master Baag," he began, "this is Alextria Bulkan, daughter of Senator Bulkan of Eeclavend." "We know of her," Master Baag replied. "Now what is so important to interrupt our proceedings?" "She can use the Force."

The council didn't expect this. Malexus Bulkan had been one of their biggest supporters in the Senate. The lifestyle of a Jedi was dangerous, even for those who have a strong connection with the Force. There is never a guarantee that you'll stay alive throughout the day. This was during peace time. When the Sith emerge, it gets even worse. If Senator Bulkan's daughter was put into this kind of danger, it could mean lost connections with the Galactic Senate.

"Are you certain of this?" Master Navanna asked. "Positive," Jonassus replied. Alextria stepped up. "Just so you know, my father sent me," she announced to the council. They were stunned. Malexus Bulkan understood the risks involved in being a Jedi. To send his daughter to train in their arts was taking a big risk. But then, Senator Bulkan was never one for taking the easy route.

"Very well," Master Baag told Jonassus. "She will be trained. But who do you suggest train her?" Master Monteg spoke up. "I believe that being the one to tell us this, Jonassus be the one to train her." "I agree," Master Navanna said. Masters Monteg and Navanna were always in agreement. You see, they were romantically linked. Even though Master Monteg was a native of Akarsoh and Master Navanna was from the warlike planet of Parsia. One by one, the council agreed, and Jonassus was given Alextria as his padawan learner.

"Thank you," Jonassus said with a smile. As he and Alextria were leaving, Master Baag spoke up. "Wait, both of you, I think there's something you can do to help." "Anything, sir," Alextria said. Master Linden, also of Akarsoh, spoke this time. "On Brecksoll, any Jedi we send to investigate disappear. We need to find out what's happening. Can you do it?"

Jonassus couldn't speak. Brecksoll made him think of terrible things. He didn't know why, but just the mention of it sent a shiver down his spine. Alextria spoke for him. "We'd be honored. At least, I would." "Very well," Master Baag said. "Meeting adjourned."

Before Jonassus realized it, he had a padawan and a new mission with a slim chance of success. It felt good to get back in the swing of things. Jonassus headed out to his starfighter, a gift from his Master, when he realized that Alextria had no transport. A Jedi starfighter only fit one pilot and no passengers. Luckily, thanks to her father, they were given Republic transport. Soon, they were halfway to Brecksoll, but they weren't alone.

Before they left Akarsoh, they had a few stowaways. The events about to happen on Brecksoll were most definitely linked to the Sith, as the council had feared. A dark lord of the Sith hadn't been around since Darth Mallace. But Mallace's death seemed surreal. If he had truly died, another Sith lord would just take his place. Why hadn't one already? Little did they know about the true state of Mallace.

They were exiting hyperdrive when it happened. Three dark Jedi emerged from nowhere. The soldier's were caught off-guard and mercilessly slaughtered. Jonassus was the only one with a lightsaber, and he couldn't face all three of them at once. Luckily, he wouldn't have to. Master Monteg, by request of the council, also stowed away in the ship in case something happened. In no time, Jonassus and Monteg finished off all three of the dark Jedi.

As they neared Brecksoll, Master Monteg had a sit-down with Jonassus and Alextria. "It's about time someone told you, Jonassus," Monteg said. "Told me what?" asked Jonassus. Master Monteg wasn't sure he should or not. It had been 19 years since the pact was made. The council then ordered the child not be told about his past until he was ready, and the council now believed he was. "About your past," Monteg finally said.

Jonassus wasn't sure what to think. He felt the council wasn't telling him something, that they were hiding something. And he was right. Many thoughts were running through his head. He was relieved, angry, sad, overjoyed, and other things, all at the same time. Alextria felt this, and calmed him down as they listened to Master Monteg.

"It began when you were a child," Monteg began. "When you were but an infant, you're father had bought your family tickets to ride on the largest space liner on the planet Brecksoll, or at least, what was the largest space liner. During the flight, the Sith fleet, led by Darth Mallace, attacked the ship in hopes of retrieving you." "But why me? What would he want with me?" asked Jonassus. Master Monteg was reluctant to answer. He wasn't sure how to explain. Alextria interrupted. "Go on, Master. What happened next?

Monteg continued. "What happened next was a disaster none of us could have predicted. The Sith opened fire on the Supernova. Many people escaped, but not all of them did. The Republic was able to keep them at bay, and even destroy Mallace's ship, thanks to one brave little pilot, Jordannus Balg, your brother. Your father, Jarro, made it off in an escape pod, but barely made it to the planet. One of the Sith fighters attacked the pods, putting him in critical condition. We're not sure if he's alive or not."

Jonassus was hearing this for the first time. He had a family? They went on a space liner? What happened to them? He had so many questions to ask, but no time to ask them. If he had a family, why couldn't the council tell him? He had to ask someone, but whom? "Did I have any other family?" he asked Monteg. "Yes," he replied. "You had another brother, Jalba, and a sister, Amilla. But we never found out what happened to them. They escaped unnoticed somehow." "And my mother?" Jonassus asked. Master Monteg took a deep breath and sighed. Jonassus didn't like this feeling. "What happened to my mother?" he asked again. Master Monteg finally answered, "She didn't make it." Jonassus was heartbroken.

Monteg continued with the story. "Unfortunately, dark Jedi, led by Mallace's apprentice, Darth Honzil, found your mother and killed her. Already on board, Master Kang stopped Darth Honzil and saved you and your mother's body. She's buried in the temple on Akarsoh. Jonassus, you have to believe that us not telling you until now was in your best interest. Now that you are a Jedi, the council thought you were ready to know. I was just the one to tell you."

Alextria gently grabbed Jonassus by the arm. "Are you ok," she asked him. Jonassus wasn't sure himself. He just learned something about himself that he wasn't all that ready for. He felt angry, at everything. He was lost. Then, a thought came to him. The council thought he was ready. He had been trained for 19 years, and they knew that and thought he was strong enough in the Force to resist the anger he felt and stay on the light side. All of a sudden, all the anger he felt turned into joy. "Yeah, I'm ok," he told her. Of all people, he didn't want her to worry about him.

As they began to land on the planet, Master Monteg had to say something. "Now, whatever happens here, don't let your feelings make your decisions for you. Let the Force guide you." "Yes, master," they answered, as the hatch doors opened and the blinding light of Brecksoll broke in.