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(Coruscant)
After escaping Devon and the Republic on Geonosis, Count Dooku and Lord Drazor traveled to Coruscant to meet with their masters, Lord Thanatos and Darth Sidious. On approach to the planet-city, the interstellar sloop retracts it's large sail back into the prongs and flies into the atmosphere.
The sun was setting on the galactic city as the sky glowed a blood red color. The ship soars across the Industrial District and through The Works, a vast, flat, burned out plain of factories that was mostly abandoned, covered in gases, smoke, and vapors. Then, the sloop heads for an abandoned LiMerge Power building not far from the Senate District and the Jedi Temple. The two villains fly into a secret hangar hidden on the side of the building and land inside. Their sloop powers down and both Dooku and Lord Drazor stepped out of their ship, walking down the ramp to meet with their masters, who stood together and awaited their return.
"The Force is with us, Master Sidious." Dooku says
"Welcome home, Lord Tyranus. You have done well." Sidious says
"INDEED. THE BOTH OF YOU HAVE DONE COMMENDABLY." Lord Thanatos says
"We have good news for you, my lords. The war has begun." Dooku says
"Excellent. Everything is going as planned." Sidious says
"YES. EVERYTHING IS GOING AS FORSEEN. THE DARK LORD OF THE SHADOWS WILL BE MUCH PLEASED." Lord Thanatos says
The four villains walk together through the hangar as they move along with their grand plan to destroy the Jedi and the Keyblade Wielder.
In the Jedi Temple, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu and Master Yoda met in the Council Chamber, pondering over Dooku's warning.
"Do you believe in what Count Dooku said about Sidious and the Dark Lord of the Shadows controlling the senate? It doesn't feel right." Obi-Wan asks
"Joined the dark side Dooku has. Mmm. Lies, deceit, creating mistrust are his ways now." Yoda says
"Nevertheless, I feel we should keep a closer eye on the senate." Windu says
"I agree. And keep watch for more agents of the Dark Lord of the Shadows we must. Powerful this Lord Drazor was with the dark side. Cautious we must be if he should emerge again." Yoda says
Obi-Wan and Windu nod their heads in agreement.
"Where is your apprentice?" Windu asks looking at Obi-Wan
"On his way to Naboo, escorting Senator Amidala home with Devon." Obi-Wan says
Obi-Wan gazes out at the Galactic City through the large window for a moment before he spoke again.
"I have to admit that without the clones, it would not have been a victory." Obi-Wan says
"Victory?" Yoda says
Obi-Wan and Windu look toward Yoda.
"Victory, you say? Master Obi-Wan, not victory. The shroud of the dark side has fallen. Begun the Clone War has." Yoda says
In the entrance hall of the Jedi Temple, Devon and Ahsoka stood alone with each other over as they talked over the recent events. Devon stood with his arms crossed and Ahsoka had her hands at her hips.
"The Clone Wars, huh? Guess my hunch was correct. The Republic and the Separatists going against each other. This war is gonna tear the galaxy apart." Devon says
"Yeah. This is bad." Ahsoka says
Devon turns around and walks a few steps away from Ahsoka and paces back and forth.
"And Dooku, a Sith Lord. Still can't believe he's turned to the dark side. He was a Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn's mentor. How could he betray us like this? Someone must've gotten to him." Devon says
"But who?" Ahsoka asks
"I don't..." Devon says
Suddenly, the Keyblade Wielder stopped in his tracks as the realization hit him. Obi-Wan spoke of someone in his final report after the Battle of Geonosis. A name that he had heard from Count Dooku. He had a theory, but perhaps it was his master.
"Wait... Obi-Wan mentioned a name. A Sith Lord called Darth Sidious. Said he heard it from Count Dooku." Devon says
"Another one?" Ahsoka says
"Yep. There's another Sith Lord out there, lurking in the galaxy. No doubt he's in league with the Separatists, Lord Thanatos, and the Dark Lord of the Shadows. And he's probably the same one who trained the Sith Lord that me and Obi-Wan fought during the Battle of Naboo." Devon says
"So what now?" Ahsoka asks
"As much as I'd like to help with the war effort, I have my own mission to accomplish." Devon says
"So I guess this is goodbye, huh?" Ahsoka says
"For now. I have to get on with my training if I'm to become a Keyblade Master." Devon says
"Well, I know I've still got my training to deal with if I'm to be a Jedi." Ahsoka says
"Yeah, only now it's gonna be in the middle of a war." Devon says
"Hey, that's the life of a Jedi, always facing danger." Ahsoka says shrugging her shoulders
"Heh, I suppose it is." Devon says smiling
"I can't believe you actually tamed a Krayt Dragon. They're some of the galaxy's most fiercest hunters." Ahsoka says
"Really? Heh, good thing I'm strong with the Force, huh?" Devon says
"Yeah." Ahsoka says smiling
"You know, Ahsoka, I might know something that can help with your training. It's a trick I learned through the Force that I used to tame the Krayt Dragon. Some words that came into my mind. I'd like to share it with you, if you want." Devon says
The female Togruta nods her head.
"Sure." Ahsoka says
"Okay. First, give me your hands." Devon says
The Jedi Padawan complies and she gives the Keyblade Wielder her hands, allowing him to hold them with his. Ahsoka blushes a bit, which Devon noticed, but they continued on.
"Close your eyes and take calm, deep breaths." Devon says
Ahsoka followed Devon's instructions as they both closed their eyes and took slow, deep breaths.
"Now, chant these words with me." Devon says
The female Togruta listened as Devon spoke chanted his words.
"I am one with the Force and the Force is with me. I am one with the Force and the Force is with me." Devon chants
Soon, Ahsoka chanted along with Devon, joining his voice with hers.
"I am one with the Force and the Force is with me. I am one with the Force and the Force is with me." Ahsoka chants
The two heroes chanted in the empty hall for at least ten seconds, their voices echoing throughout the empty hall. Then, their bodies were soon enveloped in pure light, emitting a bright blue glow.
Calm, soothing waves of benevolent spiritual energy flowed through the Keyblade Wielder and Jedi Padawan as Devon and Ahsoka both felt calm and at peace as they became more attuned with the Force, meditating together and still holding hands.
After a full minute of meditation, the light enveloping Devon and Ahsoka's bodies fades away and they both let out a relaxed sigh.
"Thanks, Devon. I definitely feel more connected to the Force." Ahsoka says
"Glad I could help. Well, I'd better get going. I need to catch up with Anakin and Padmé if I'm to see them off to Naboo." Devon says
"Right." Ahsoka says
"Hey, if you happen to run into Nute Gunray of the Trade Federation at some point during the war, be sure to give him my regards." Devon says
"I most certainly will." Ahsoka says
Devon nods his head and he turns to leave the temple. Five steps into his walk, the Keyblade Wielder heard Ahsoka call out to him.
"Devon!" Ahsoka calls
The young teen stops as he heard his name being called. Just as he turned to face her, Ahsoka wrapped her arms around Devon and kisses him on the lips, catching him completely by surprise as his eyes widened. Ahsoka soon pulls away and looks at Devon while he stares at her, almost speechless by what she just did.
"Ahsoka... Why'd you do that? You know the Jedi Code-" Devon asks
The female Togruta puts her right index-finger to the Keyblade Wielder's lips, shushing him.
"Shh... I know, but I can't help what I feel in my heart. Devon, ever since I've met you, I've never felt more alive. I want to be a Jedi, but I want to be more like you, someone who follows their heart. You helped me to become stronger and I can't thank you enough. You're the most amazing, incredible person I've ever met and I'm very happy to have you as a friend. So, consider it a small gift from me." Ahsoka says
Ahsoka gives Devon a smile and a wink of her right-eye. The Keyblade Wielder stares at her for a moment, but he soon shrugs his shoulders and smiles.
"Well, as long as you're happy, I guess that's what really matters." Devon says
Devon and Ahsoka both shake hands and they bid each other farewell.
"Good luck, Devon. May the Force be with you." Ahsoka says
"Thanks, Ahsoka. Good luck with the Clone Wars. I'll try and catch up when I can. But until then, may the Force be with you." Devon says
And with that, Devon turns around and walks through the hall, leaving the Jedi Temple and vanishes into the orange sunset while Ahsoka watches him go with a smile on her face.
Tens of thousands of clone troopers stood at attention in a large, wide, open area as they prepared to move out across the galaxy. Also in the field were dozens of warships, AT-TE walkers, LAATs. Regiments of troopers board their Acclamator-class transgalactic military assault cruisers, mobilizing in force and marching up ramps of the hangars in the back of the massive ships.
The Acclamator-class transgalactic military assault cruiser was a dagger-shaped starship 752 meters in length, 460 meters in width, and 183 meters high. Each cruisers was manned by a crew of 700, and could ferry upwards of 16,000clone troopers, and 48AT-TEs, 66LAAT/i gunships, 14LAAT carriers, 320speeder bikes, 36SPHA-Ts, and at least one Nu-class shuttle. These vessels came with twin hyperdrive engines, which were extraordinarily fast, and were armed with twelve quad turbolaser turrets on the port and starboard sides of the hull, twenty-four laser cannons, and four missile launchers in the bow of the ships.
Chancellor Palpatine, Bail Organa, and the leaders in the senate oversee the deployment of the Grand Army of the Republic from the balcony of an executive building, watching as the cruisers and their arm travel out into the galaxy and to war.
(Naboo)
On the peaceful green planet of Naboo, in the lake county of Varykino, Anakin and Padmé hold a secret wedding with Devon, C-3PO and R2-D2 as their only witnesses.
It was a pleasant evening with the sun setting beyond the surrounding islands of the lake county, giving off a majestic golden glow as the light sparkled on the water's surface. The ceremony was officiated by a Pontifex of the Brotherhood of Cognizance named Maxiron Agolerga, who had just proclaimed the Jedi and Senator to be husband and wife. With his task done, the holy man leaves them to be alone with each other.
Anakin wore his Jedi attire and a dark brown robe while Padmé wore a beautiful white and yellow dress. Anakin's right-arm had been replaced with a gold mechanical arm as he took hold of Padmé's hand.
The two star-crossed lovers leaned close to each other and embrace as they shared a long kiss, beginning their romantic relationship together.
Devon smiled as he watched them, but he soon left the balcony, going down the stairs on the right to the beach so that Anakin and Padmé could have their moment alone with each other while C-3PO and R2-D2 stayed with them.
Walking onto the sandy shores of the island retreat, Devon gazes out at the lake county and the surrounding islands. He gave more thought of his own relationship with his Luna, his female Night Fury.
The Keyblade Wielder couldn't help but smile as he thought over his beloved dragoness. She was out there waiting for him to return victorious. He would like nothing more than to see her, but first he had to finish his training and unlock the Sleeping Keyholes. Perhaps it was possible that they could develop a romantic relationship. Outward appearances doesn't matter as long as they both cared for each other. If there was one thing that Devon knew, it was that he always followed his heart and right now it was guiding him back towards Luna. And no doubt her heart was guiding her towards him. Their hearts were connected to each other and their destinies have always been intertwined. There was no denying now that Devon and Luna were in love.
Devon glances back up over his left-shoulder towards Anakin and Padmé as they both gazed out at the lake country. He somehow felt that this was coming for them. That they would someday fall in love with one another. But now, with the Clone Wars, their love was going to be put to the test. No doubt Anakin will be sent to fight in the war while Padmé stays behind to watch helplessly.
"The Clone Wars is gonna do everything it can to tear them both apart. I hope Anakin and Padmé can remain strong for each other. The Republic gonna need them both if they're to defeat Count Dooku and the Separatists." Devon says
Suddenly, a male voice speaks out of nowhere, causing Devon to jump in surprise with a start.
"Fool. How quickly you forget." A male voice says
"Huh?" Devon says
The Keyblade Wielder looks around searching for the source of the voice he heard.
"Who's there? Show yourself!" Devon says
Then, a dark corridor opens up behind Devon, causing him to turn around. Out from the darkness steps Young Xehanort, the mysterious boy who he recognized from seeing him in The Wizarding World.
"You again!" Devon exclaims
In that moment, another dark corridor opens up next to the silver-haired boy on his right and Devon was surprised by who he saw coming out to meet him. It was Xemnas, the leader of Organization XIII, who he thought he defeated with Sora and Riku.
"Xemnas?! But how...? Me, Sora, and Riku, we defeated you!" Devon asks
"Such times of peace and quiet cannot thrive forever. What you seek is impossible. No matter how peace is achieved, inevitably, war finds it's way into the world and into the hearts of others. Such is the nature of all living creatures. It does not take governments, powerful nations, or corrupt politicians to create a worldwide conflict, just the will of one single being." Xemnas says
"Like Teridax and Darth Sidious!" Devon gasps
"Light and Dark, two supreme powers in the Universe, have clashed in titanic battles again and again for eternity, and will continue to do so until the end of time." Xemnas says
Xemnas lifts up his right-hand.
"The Inheritor, an entity of Light who sought to create peace..." Xemnas says
Then, Xemnas lifts up his left-hand.
"...and Teridax, an entity of Darkness who sought to disrupt it. Both have tried to eliminate one another since the very beginning. In so doing, they created the first Keyblade War, which spreaded across countless worlds, leaving behind only death and destruction in their wake. The same can be said for Jedi and Sith, whom have fought alongside Keyblade Wielders of Light and Dark for many millennia, whether they sought peace or destruction." Xemnas says
"In every culture, every civilization, every part of history, from ancient to modern times, war has made it's mark. Even if you could truly bring about peace, new evils will arise from the shadows of old ones to claim their place in history. Even if the Dark Lord of the Shadows is defeated, there will be others to take his place. Others that will seek to replace him. To fill the empty void left behind. And they, too, will wreak havoc across the worlds throughout every infinite corner of the Universe. A never-ending struggle... until the scale of balance tips over to one side that finally gives in." Young Xehanort says
"What about you, Devon? Do you truly fight for peace? Or do you fight for an eternal war that you can never hope to win?" Xemnas asks
"What the heck kind of a question is that? I fight for peace, obviously! I remember that me and my friends fought in the War of the Ring in Middle-Earth. We defeated Saruman, The Witch-King, and Sauron, destroyed the One Ring, stopped them from enslaving innocent people, and ended the destruction they caused! I protect people! Plain and simple!" Devon says
"Do you really? Then, how is it that everywhere you go, destruction trails behind your steps?" Xemnas says
Xemnas raises his right-hand and points a finger at Devon.
"Try as you will, but you can never douse the endless flames of war, so long as there is fuel for the raging fires for it to burn." Xemnas says
Two dark corridors open up behind Young Xehanort and Xemnas and they take their leave, disappearing into the darkness.
Devon growls with a slight hint of anger, clenching his right-hand into a fist, but he soon calmed down and let out a sigh, releasing his grip. Looking down, he gazes upon his Celestial Ring on his right-hand around his middle-finger as it glowed with it's beautiful light.
There was some truth in Xemnas' words. Everywhere that Devon went, the Forces of Darkness followed his movements. Heartless, Nobodies, Dream Eaters, they appeared wherever he was, endangering the lives of his family, his friends, and those around him. But looking back at all the good he had done, Devon knew that he couldn't give up. The Universe needed him. So many people depend on him. He was a Guardian of Light and nothing, not even Xemnas, would persuade him otherwise.
"Who cares what they say. Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, Nute Gunray, the Separatists, they started this war against the Republic, not us. And we're going to stop them. Me, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Padmé, Ahsoka, Yoda, all of us. We're in this together, and we'll always keep fighting to preserve peace and justice. That's a promise." Devon says
As he stood on the beach, a large, circular section of the sky disappears in an effect reminiscent of shattering glass, revealing the sleeping keyhole in the orange sky. Soul Calibur appears in Devon's right-hand in a flash of blue light, reacting to the presence of the keyhole. A pure aura envelopes Devon's body and his crystal Keyblade begins to shine brightly with its benevolent light. Devon aims his Keyblade up at the keyhole and a beam of light shoots out, striking the keyhole. The keyhole shines brightly and engulfs Devon with its light as he leaves to continue his journey through the Sleeping Worlds. He knew that his journey in the Distant Galaxy was far from over. But whatever the outcome, he will see it finished.
Author's Note: And there you have it. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is now finished, and the Clone Wars begins. Anakin and Padmé hold a secret wedding and are now officially married. Devon leaves to continue his journey, but not before getting a kiss from Ahsoka. Guess Anakin isn't the only one disobeying the Jedi Code. And Devon gets a surprise visit from Young Xehanort and Xemnas! So now it's onto the next world: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Also, I want to address something to everyone. The reasons why it takes time for me to update my stories is because: 1. - Writer's Block. 2. - I work a 24/7-day job, which I hardly get time off or a break, leaving me exhausted by the end of the day. And 3. - It takes time to plan out the plot and order of my stories, like the worlds that Devon and his friends visit. Not to mention the add in detail, additional scenes, and all that. So having cleared that up, let me know what you guys think. No flames please. Hope you guys like and don't forget to review!