We're Wizards, Not Warriors
Chapter 3: The Savage Wars
"It is now the first year of the savage wars…. The Emperor's Coven continued to wage war against the Jedi and their clones, with the Sith more often than not, getting caught up in the fighting. Several of the covens have offered to help in the war…. On either side, it seemed. But Belos and his coven did not know…. Just who would win this war…. And what the consequences would be for starting it…."
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Aayla, Luminara and Shaak Ti were leading their clone forces onto the Boiling Isles.
They heard plans about the Sith attempting to claim parts of the isles for their own purpose.
The rumors claimed the attack was being led by Dooku and Maul. Two very powerful Sith.
The 3 Jedi Masters along with their clone troopers were walking through a forest while making sure they kept their guard up.
"Remember….", Luminara said.
"We must sense if the sith are nearby…. That way we won't be caught off guard", Aayla said.
Shaak Ti said, "I'm still not sure how the Sith Lords all survived. Most of us were there when we saw the room they were in explode. How could they have escaped the explosion so quickly?"
"I don't know…. But we are going to put a stop to them", Aayla said.
Then one of the clone troopers screamed.
Luminara exclaimed, "that was Captain Bradley! Come on!"
The 3 Jedi Masters ran to where the scream came from.
"Bradley", Aayla said as she saw the clone captain with a burning slash mark on his chest.
Bradley seemed to be pointing at something….
All three Jedi turned and immediately ignited their sabers at the sight before them.
Standing there was Count Dooku and Darth Maul.
"Bly, get Bradley out of here", Aayla shouted.
Commander Bly quickly hoisted the injured clone onto his shoulders and ran off.
"Dooku, Maul, you are under arrest", Luminara shouted.
"We won't let you claim the Boiling Isles or any other in the hands of the Sith", Shaak Ti shouted.
"So you may as well give up now", Aayla shouted.
Maul merely chuckled in a demented tone as Dooku said, "Jedi fools."
"The only fools are you, the Sith nor the Emperor's coven will win the war! We will make sure of it", Luminara shouted.
Maul growled out, "come and get us, if you dare!"
The 3 Jedi masters charged towards the sith!
The two Sith lords ran at the Jedi masters!
The ground practically shook when their blades met!
Luminara and Aayla clashed their sabers with Dooku's.
Shaak Ti clashed her saber against's Maul's two bladed saber!
The crashing of the sabers sounded like lightning striking every other second!
Shaak Ti jumped over to avoid a strike from Maul and she quickly force pushed him away!
Luminara and Aayla both force pushed Dooku.
The Sith regrouped and quickly switched opponents!
Dooku attacked Shaak Ti who had a hard time blocking Dooku's attacks!
Aayla and Luminara kept trying to block Maul's strikes.
The two Sith cackled as they gained the upper hand!
The 3 Jedi Masters looked at each other and nod their heads.
The 3 used the force to stop Dooku and Maul in their tracks and then the 3 force pushed the Sith lords into a wall!
Shaak Ti said, "you…. Are under arrest!"
Then from above Jedi Cruisers appeared in the sky.
"Looks like we have to retreat", Dooku snarled.
Maul growled, "another time, Jedi!"
The Sith lords then force pushed the Jedi away!
Dooku then shot force lightning at the Jedi Masters.
They barely had any time to block the lightning and send it away from them!
"Damn it, they got away" Aayla growled.
"Well at least they didn't claim this part of the isles", Shaak Ti said.
Luminara said, "it's always good to look on the bright side."
"Well, now the Emperor's coven can say goodbye to this part of the isles", Aayla said.
Shaak Ti said, "we best tell the others of our victory…."
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Back on the Rogue Coven isles.
Sam, along with his father Anakin, were in the council room.
"Good news, this is", Yoda smiled.
Obi Wan said, "the more territory we have over the Emperor, the more our victory is possible."
Qui Gon asked, "but what do the civilians think of us?"
Plo Koon said, "we want to make sure that the citizens of the Boiling Isles aren't afraid of us."
"Well, it looks like they are still afraid of us…. Cause look", Sam said as he pointed to the Crystal-Vision.
"Perry Porter here….", Perry said in the Crystal-Vision.
Anakin was tempted to make a vulgar gesture, but he wouldn't in front of his son.
"Well, I'm afraid we bring more grave news….", Perry said.
Anakin scoffed, "grave? That word again?"
Kit Fisto said, "this should be good…."
"I'm afraid a part of the Boiling Isles has been claimed by the Jedi", Perry said.
"We couldn't allow the Sith to claim that part of the isles", Ki Adi Mundi said.
"But fret not! The Emperor has pledged that no other lands will be taken by the Jedi menace", Perry said.
Sam got an angry look on his face.
"While we may have lost land to the Jedi…. Rest assured…. We will stop them", Belos said.
Anakin growled, "people should be worried about you! Not us!"
"Anakin…. Don't let your anger get the best of you",Obi Wan said.
Anakin sighed.
Shaak Ti asked, "Sam?"
"I'm sorry…. It's just I still can't believe…. That…. Monster is my biological father", Sam sighed.
The Jedi all gave sad looks over this. Sam deserved a much better father than Belos. And they were glad that Anakin fit the role better.
Anakin placed his hands on Sam's shoulders.
"Listen Sam…." Anakin said, "I know I'm not your real father…. But I love you as if you were my own son…. You're the best thing to happen to me and Padme since the order nearly fell…. We love you…. Never forget that."
Sam had tears falling down his face and he then hugged his father.
Anakin hugged Sam back.
Sam said, "I love you, dad."
Anakin said, "I love you too, son."
The Jedi smiled at the scene.
"Here is something that will help you Sam", Aayla said.
"Even though Belos is your real father….", Plo Koon said.
"Know this….", Yoda said.
"Bloodlines do not define who you are", Qui Gon said with a smile on his face.
Sam couldn't stop the tear filled smile that formed on his face.
Anakin hugged his son closer to him.
"True to what the Jedi said to Sam…. Bloodlines do not define who you are…. And this in turn would help Sam in his journey and his future…. For this philosophy would help Sam save lives, protect the realm, and even fall in love…. A lot has happened in the first year of the Savage wars…. The Rogue Coven met more of the Sith…. This included the warrior known as Grievous…. A warrior who used magic and science to combine himself with various machines. And not only could he wield two lightsabers…. But he could wield four! He was a deadly opponent on the battlefield…. And sadly a few Jedi lost their lives at the hands of this mechanical menace. Then there was Ventress…. A former student of the Jedi who had lost her way, but there was still a spark of good within her. She wielded two red lightsabers and was a fierce fighter on the battlefield. Anakin often found himself at odds with Lilith…. He still held a grudge for what she did to Eda, and how she wouldn't admit her mistake. But much to his amusement…. Lilith could never beat him in a duel…. No matter how hard she tried! Also Anakin and Obi Wan once found themselves dueling the young teen called Hordak. They had to admit that he was quite skilled for someone of his age. He was powerful in magic indeed, he put up quite a fight! And he actually had some form of respect for the Jedi, although he wouldn't admit it. Anakin and Obi Wan believed that the young boy could hopefully one day see that the Jedi are not the enemies…. But rather, that they were saviors. Not only that…. Each of the coven heads have seemed to show a little respect to the Jedi…. Slowly but surely, people began to see through the cracks of Belos' lies."
Each Jedi was skilled in a different kind of magic.
Shaak Ti is skilled at using beast keeping magic.
Luminara is skilled at using plant magic and with her magic she could grow Palistrom trees.
Kit Fisto has a special kind of magic that can allow him to swim in the Boiling seas.
Aayla was gifted with magic that allowed her to survive in fearsome desert terrains.
Plo Koon is skilled at using bard magic.
Qui Gon is skilled at Oracle Magic.
Obi Wan's magic enhanced his skills with people.
Adi Gallia is skilled at Abomination magic.
Master Yoda was the most skilled at ancient magic and knowledge.
Windu was skilled at Construction magic.
Ki Adi Mundi was skilled with magic of the mind.
Depa Billaba was skilled at Healing and Illusion magic.
Anakin could use any kind of magic and was very skilled at it.
This allowed the Jedi to win more battles during the war.
And their most powerful Jedi in the order, that was the key to many successes, was Sam!
Sam had helped in various battles of the war…. And he always made sure to wear a mask that would conceal his face.
At Hexside, he had called himself Owen Lars. On the battlefield, he took the name; StarKiller. Sam quickly became feared by both the Emperor's Coven and the Sith. They feared Sam as if he were a shadow in the night, able to strike at any moment.
Thanks to Revan's training…. Sam's Scarlet Magic had grown more powerful.
He was able to form a giant shield that would protect the Jedi from the Sith Cruisers.
He could form a seemingly endless list of weapons when in combat.
Sam could also use his magic to fly in the sky and he could take out a few Sith Cruisers.
Sam had once dueled Lilith, his Aunt Eda's sister. He had forced himself to keep his anger in chest during the confrontation.
Oh, how badly did he want to hurt Lilith for having cursed his Aunt Eda and for making her suffer. But his father and the other Jedi had taught him better than to give into such rage and hatred.
So he just simply dueled Lilith until she couldn't avoid his attacks anymore and he knocked her out.
"But now in the 2nd year of the Savage Wars, things will take a turn…. When Qui Gon leads a team of Jedi…. To finally defeat the Sith Lord known as Darth Maul. But unknown to them…. It was not Maul who was waiting for them…."
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At the location, they went to search for him…. Qui Gon was leading a small team through a dark hallway of a temple.
Anakin, Luminara, Obi Wan, Aayla and Shaak Ti were part of the small team.
"I can still remember this temple…. Man, has the Emperor's Coven gone too far", Anakin said.
Qui Gon replied, "they know not what their master demands of them."
"Yeah…. I heard that the temple on the knee of the Titan has been stripped bare of it's Kyber Crystals", Aayla said with a shiver.
Shaak Ti said, "we cannot let them get any more of the crystals, or it could mean dire consequences."
"I sense something", Obi Wan said.
"A presence I haven't felt in a long time….", Anakin said.
All of the Jedi got ready to use their sabers as they felt the familiar presence.
"Dodge", Qui Gon shouted as they saw a blast of magic flying at them.
The Jedi then dodged the attack.
They all rose to their feet to watch someone walk out of the shadows.
"Belos", Anakin snarled in anger as he activated his saber.
The rest of the Jedi activated their sabers as well.
Belos chuckled darkly and said, "hello, old friends…. It's been awhile…."
"Belos! You are going to pay for your crimes", Obi Wan shouted as he pointed his lightsaber at him.
Belos cackled out, "even if you capture or kill me, my Empire will grow stronger for it!"
"But look, you failed at killing all of the Jedi", Aayla shouted.
"And we have been preparing for this day", Luminara said.
"And what you are doing…. Is not the will of the Titan", Shaak Ti growled.
Belos chuckled and said, "ignorant Jedi. You think you know what the Titan wants? Only those who have met the Titan truly know his wishes."
"No Belos…. We can sense it…. The Titan is actually upset and angry for everything you have done", Anakin said.
Belos growled, "liars! I am the bringer of his will! Not you!"
No you're not…. You're just a witch who uses corrupt Magic", Luminara shouted.
"The Titan wants the Jedi Order back…. And to protect the Isles from people like you", Qui Gon shouted.
Belos growled in anger as he jumped towards the Jedi!
He used dark magic to send All of them flying into the walls!
Aayla and Luminara ran towards Belos with their sabers.
Belos suddenly formed a blade with Dark magic and blocked their attacks!
Luminara quickly summoned some vines from the ground and the vines went towards Belos.
Belos quickly slashed the vines in half and he used his magic to send Luminara flying into a wall knocking her out!
"Luminara", Obi Wan shouted as he ran towards Belos.
Obi Wan and Belos' strikes against one another caused the ground to shake like an earthquake!
Obi Wan then force pushed Belos back.
Belos then used his magic to appear behind Obi Wan.
Before Belos could strike Obi Wan…. Anakin's saber clashed with Belos' sword!
Anakin said, "you're not striking any of us down!"
Belos growled in anger.
Qui Gon and Shaak Ti ran towards Belos…. But he formed a second blade of dark magic to better his chances in the fight.
"I've had enough", Belos shouted in anger as he used his magic to summon tendrils that tied themselves around the necks of the Jedi.
Belos began cackling and snarling like a mad dog as he lifted the Jedi into the air.
The Jedi let out choking sounds as they tried to grab their sabers but the tendrils then tied around their wrists!
Belos cackled and said, "and thus ends your miserable lives! Don't worry, the other Jedi won't be far behind!"
Just as Belos was about to snap their necks…. Something then attacked him!
He felt something stab him in the shoulder, forcing him to drop the Jedi to the ground!
Qui Gon asked, "what was that?"
"Look", Shaak Ti said as she pointed at something.
Standing there was the Force Ghost of Revan…. Scarlet Magic flowed all round him, and his eyes glowing like red hot coals as he growled, "BELOS!"
Belos' eyes went wide behind his mask as he knew who this figure was, he had seen him in the history of the Jedi Archives.
Belos asked in surprise, "Revan!?"
Revan growled, "in the flesh…. Well, ghost flesh."
Belos tried to grab his staff,but Revan used his magic to hold Belos still.
Revan hissed, "your soul is stained by the blood of so many innocent people. And one day, the Boiling Isles will know of your true evil!"
Belos growled in anger as he then said, "the Boiling Isles will thank me for killing you filthy cultists!"
"I have seen the future Belos…. And let's just say, things will not end well for you….", Revan said before he then created some sort of smokescreen and Belos coughed.
When the smoke cleared…. Revan and the Jedi were gone.
Belos yelled in rage as he sent his magic flying all around him in a whirlwind of fury!
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Hexside.
Sam was at Hexside and he was now sitting at a table during lunchtime with a few friends he made while at Hexside.
To all of his friends at Hexside, "Owen", was a truly kind person.
Cat, a female witch who has cat ears, asked, "hey, who do you think is going to win the war?"
Sam grew silent for a moment as his friends discussed it.
"From what I have seen, the Jedi aren't as evil as the Emperor said they are", Chris said.
Sam smiled at his words as Twig, a tree witch, said, "I just don't understand what the difference between them and those Sith guys are."
"Well from what I have seen the Sith are more evil and Jedi…. Are are good people who will protect those in need", Cobi said.
Sam smiled at Cobi's words. He was on the Jedis' side, for the most part.
Cat asked, "well what do you think Owen?"
Sam was brought out of his thoughts and said, "I'm honestly all for the Jedi. I've heard many stories about them you can't find anywhere else."
The Bell then rang.
"Well, time to head back to class", Twig said.
Sam and Cobi walked to their next class.
Sam asked his friend, "Cobi, are you okay?"
Cobi said, "I'm fine…. Why do you ask?"
Sam replied, "you've just seemed…. A little out of it, lately. Like something's bothering you."
Cobi sighed.
"Ever since the Savage Wars started…. I have seen how corrupted the Emperor's coven really is….", Cobi said.
Sam replied, "there are good people in it. They just don't realize what's going on. If the Boiling Isles could see how corrupt Belos is, maybe that could change things for the better."
"The Jedi are much better protectors then Belos and his coven are", Cobi said.
"My friend, listen to me…. Whatever happens….", Sam said as he placed a hand on Cobi's shoulder, "don't let hatred cloud your judgement. Violence only breeds more violence, and this war will only end when compromise is achieved."
Cobi smiled at those words.
"Thank you my friend", Cobi said.
Sam smiled.
"Well I have to get to class, see ya later", Sam said as he ran off to his classroom.
Cobi then turned around and started to walk to his classroom.
"Little did Sam know…. That his time at school would come to an end…. In a way he would be very heartbroken over…."
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It is now the start of the 3rd year of the Savage Wars and a lot has happened in the 2nd year of the war. The fighting kept going on and on as the Emperor's Coven continued to wage war against the Jedi and Sith.
The Sith as of so far have not been successful in winning…. The Jedi have slowly been able to gain the upperhand in the war.
And much to their liking, the public eye on them began to grow more and more positive.
Many Witches began to question why did the Emperor and his coven think them to be evil as they only protect people?
One who definitely felt conflicted was Hordak.
He had encountered Sam many times over the course of the war. The two had slowly gained respect towards one another.
Though Hordak never knew Sam's real name as he only knew him by the name of Starkiller.
Still, Hordak kept questioning whether his enemy was truly evil?
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Hordak was helping civilians get to safety as a town in the Boiling Isles had been attacked by the Sith.
And as he was lifting some debris off of a civilian, he saw Sam arrive, using the force to lift a chunk of debris off of a woman's leg.
"Go", Sam shouted.
The woman nods as she runs.
"Help!"
Hordak saw then a giant debris was about to fall on top of a child!
Sam runs forward, and Hordak sees the whole thing as Sam grabs the child and runs out of the path of the debris, but not before a large chunk hit his mask, causing numerous cracks to form!
The mask then breaks apart and Hordak then see's Sam's face for the first time…. And he can't stop himself from blushing when he sees Sam's face.
Sam sets the child down and holds their shoulders while asking, "are you alright?"
"Yes…. Thank you", the child cried as they hugged Sam.
Sam hugged the child before saying, "you need to get out of here."
The child nodded before running to the woman from before, who seemed to be their mother.
The mother then picked up her child.
"Thank you so much", the woman said as she then ran to safety.
Sam then saw Hordak was staring at him….
Sam and Hordak remained silent as they stood there, before Sam said, "your Emperor says we're monsters…. Is that what you think?"
Hordak had a conflicted look on his face.
"I am not certain anymore….", Hordak said.
Sam asked, "what do you mean?"
Hordak replied, "Belos claims all of you Jedi and Sith are the same cultists with no regard for others…. And yet you saved a child, and revealed your face, with little regard for what would happen to yourself…."
"Belos only wants to make the Jedi look like evil people…. But the Jedi are peacekeepers….", Sam said.
Hordak looked at Sam.
Sam asked, "so now what, are you going to turn me in? To the Emperor?"
Hordak was silent for a moment, before saying, "all I see is another civilian helping others…. You may wanna get out of here before someone else finds you…."
Sam looked a little shocked at this, but then he slowly smiled as he started to glow red as he flew up into the sky.
He yelled, "may the force be with you", before flying off.
Hordak had a small blush on his face.
Hordak asked himself, "could the Emperor…. Be lying?"
Hordak knew that he needed answers…. One's that would be hard to find out….
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Sorry for the delay on this chapter. I was busy at work this morning. I may change the upload time from 9 to 12.
