AN: To those that have followed the original story, this explains a bit of what occurred and is occurring. To those that have not read the original story, I hope this explains some things, without leaving too much confusion!
Yes, this was a VERY quick update so enjoi, I'm not sure how quickly the rest will follow ;) Thanks for all the reviews, I enjoy hearing how you react to what is occuring in the story. Iit means a lot and keeps encouraging me to update ASAP! And now, without further ado, I present the next Chapter…..
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The scout moved down the hall, knowing it was time to carry out the final phase of his plans. He let himself reach out so he could touch another glimpse of what was happening. Oh, he reveled in it. Yes, yes, it was time. Everything was perfect!
He thought back to how everything had worked out. Better then he, or even Lord Malak, could have ever imagined.
Bypassing Republic security had been the easy part. The original plan had only been to find out what the other, inferior, dark faction was up to. He had done that, sacrificing the pathetic, loyal republic scout in order to remain undetected by Darth Sion.
What a disgusting group, he though. They know nothing. They should have followed Lord Malak's plan – they are weakened while we grow stronger. Stupid fools, they will be their own demise, if the Jedi or Republic do not get to them first. They will fall soon enough as WE rise to become Rulers of the Galaxy. We have a plan, one set in motion by Dark Lord Malak, and they just have blind stupidity!
He never expected anyone from the republic to come and rescue him from Malachor. He was simply going to take one of the ships and meet up with his own faction, the one that had served under Darth Malak and was now led by Darth Gnillihs. But when he had felt her searching for him, through the force, he began to think of how pleased his Master would be if he returned with a Jedi.
He needed some time, so he blocked himself from her as he searched for the snow beast that would provide him with the cover for his story. His growing excitement had nearly killed the beast before he gave it a chance to injure him. Slowly moving towards the rock that would make it look like he had sought shelter, he let her sense his prescence. Then he sat back and waited.
For just a moment he thought he might have to kill her, leaving him to only bringing back a dead Jedi to his Master. But his gentle persuasion, as he rested his hand on her, had gone undetected and convinced her to delay the message to the Commodore.
He recalled the feeling that had told him to wait, as the fleet he had been scheduled to join with arrived. He was glad he had listened to the echoing sound in the force as he heard the Jedi, Juhani, address the Commodore by his first name.
He quietly sent a message to the ships as he wondered what new fortune he had stumbled upon. "Do not attack or expect me to join with you just yet, I have some unfinished business."
He did not have to wait long, after docking with the Fore Runner he immediately sensed more Jedi on the large craft.
And oh! What a great discovery he had made indeed.
The former Dark Lord was here, on this ship! The one they had been searching for since she had defeated Lord Malak. Even before then actually, once Lord Malak had realized she was still alive.
It kept getting better as he realized the younglings were her own children. His new Master had been most pleased with his last report. And now, he had even greater things to share with him. Oh, when his master heard this new revelation ... Muhahahahahahaha!
The memories he had brought forth from her, the anger and hatred he had felt, he knew without any doubt, it must be true, what he was thinking. Lord Malak, things are even better then you could have foreseen! Excitement and anticipation flowed through him.
Yes, the growing conflict within Revan was growing stronger. It was only a matter of time… Soon all her plans would reveal themselves and then they would have her back to carry them out! I will be by her side, I will be her new apprentice when she learns that I am the one who helped make all this possible, the one who helped bring her back! He salivated at the thought as he quietly slipped into the room.
Lord Malak, we didn't need her memories! Oh, if you would have only known how close you already were.
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Juhani was extremely worried about Revan now. Something was wrong and she could feel, even without the force, a great struggle going on within her. She had seemed so fragile after her return to the room, something Juhani had never imaged she would feel from Revan. After their meditation Revan had been even worse. She seemed so distant, so removed, just a shell of her former self. Juhani had no idea what was happening to her fellow Jedi but she knew it was imperative that she find out. We need to find a council member, someone, anyone.
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Carth was still sitting awake at his desk, pondering their current situation, when the pair arrived. He let them in and was immediately taken aback by the helpless form that was the woman he loved.
Her eyes were sunken and stared out without any comprehension. The once beautiful complexion was now pale and provided an eerie contrast to her sunken eyes. Her entire stance had changed and she look so fragile. Oh Force, what the hell is wrong?
He wanted to ask a million questions but was silenced when Juhani spoke, "We will return to Coruscant. Perhaps we can find information on where some of the council members have gone."
The implication of her words told him everything. She doesn't even know what is wrong! Force, how the hell are we going to find Jedi Masters who do not want to be found. Revan, oh force, what is happening!
"I'll get right on it." He replied, passing another worried glance towards Revan as he quickly moved out of the room.
