Phantasy Star Horizon
ESKK: Well its time begin the newest of chapter's my amazing readers.
(Start Central City Aelio Region Planet Halpha)
Construction of Central City was well underway as ARK's crew were on the job. But some of the work had been paused due to a special event taking place here. Currently the entirety of the Council of Six was gathered as some sort of ceremony was taking place right now. A large crowd of ARK's Operatives were seen and with them were some of the Republic Forces from the Battle for Ryloth and the great battle against Dark Falz Elder.
The group were crowd was gathered before the steps of the Central Tower as the shops lining the walkway were closed for this grand event. "ARK's has faced many brave hardships in our journey for a place to call home. Constantly being both hunter and prey to the evil of both the Dark Falz and the Falspawn." Arthur spoke as he and the rest of the Council of Six stood before the crowd. On the stand with them was those few whom had proven their metal in the battle of Ryloth and their battle against Dark Falz Elder the Gargantuan.
"But here in our capital of Central City within the Aelio Region we gather to honor those who had made the sacrifice in the battle for peace in hope of a future." Arthur said as standing before him were Yuvel, Lon, Chiyo, and finally Ahsoka Tano. "Thus at the dawn of a new age we bestow a special honor to those who rose beyond the call of duty to face the evil of Dark Falz [Elder] the Gargantuan." Arthur said as Ahsoka was humbled to even be honored by ARKs for her deeds. "Thus in the presence of your peers." He began as Anakin, Obi-Wan, and several major members of the Jedi were seen. Anakin never looked so proud of Ahsoka until now. "In the presence of your allies." He added as among the crowd were Senators Padme Amidala of Naboo, Riyo Chuchi of Pantora, Bail Organna of Alderaan, and surprisingly enough Chancellor Sheeve Palpatine. "And by the power vested in me as the leader of the Council of Six." Arthur finished as he raised his sealed Cosmogenic Arm. "To Yuvel I hereby promote you to Lieutenant with Lon and Chiyo serving under you as ARK's Vermillion Squadron." Arthur said as he then proceeded to tap his weapon on both shoulders of the Operatives Yuvel, Chiyo, and Lon.
Applauds were heard from the ARK's Operatives and the Republic allies who had traveled here. Once this was done Arthur turned his attention to Ahsoka Tano as she knew this was all for formalities and the like. A Jedi was humble and did not take rewards but it seems Arthur was insistent on this and her master and Council allowed it. "Now for young Padawan Tano." Arthur said as he looked upon Ahsoka. "You had risen above the call of duty, to challenge a foe that even we of ARK's have constantly had difficulties defeating." Arthur said as he looked upon Ahsoka. "Henceforth I hereby grant you a Rank among ARKs as well as hereby make you representative between ARK's and the Jedi and in turn the Republic." Arthur said and thus lowered his blade to tap either of the Togruta's shoulders.
The applause proceeded to followed suite as the ceremony came to an end for them. Once the ceremony was over the celebrations began.
(Later)
Yuvel was holding a drink in one hand and a kebab on the other hand as he left one of the stand that was set up. Then out of nowhere Reggie appeared and the CAST nearly tackled Yuvel. "Dude!" Reggie cheered as Yuvel nearly dropped his food from that. "Way to go big shot." The CAST cheered as he smiled to Yuvel. "You're in the big leagues now, and who knows Lieutenant one day Guardian the next." Reggie said but Yuvel was against becoming the Guardian.
"Back up there Reggie getting way ahead of yourself." Yuvel said but Ahsoka had of course heard what Reggie said.
"Guardian? What's that?" Ahsoka asked as she walked forth with Laura and Zurna with her.
"The Guardian is the best of the best of the best ARK's has to offer, the Guardian answers to almost no one, it's still one of the if not THE highest rank among ARK's." Reggie said as the CAST had an excited tone to his voice.
"Must be a big thing to become the Guardian then." Ahsoka said surprised to hear such a thing.
"Yes but, The Guardian is like a once in a Generation type of ARK's Operative." Zurna said as Laura nodded in agreement with the Deuman girl.
"Still we have some shore leave now so it's best we milk it for all its worth." Laura said as they could use the reprise from the front lines here.
"Agreed." Yuvel said to which the group began to share some small talk amongst themselves.
(Meanwhile nearby with another group)
The Republic representatives comprise of Padme, Anakin, and Palpatine were gathered they were speaking with Arthur, Yaga, and Klara. "I cannot thank you enough for all you and ARK's have done for the Republic Sir Arthur." Palpatine said as he smiled to the CAST.
"We are simply doing our duty." Arthur said as he turned his head and waved his hands to show no thanks were needed for ARK's Ops. "Hopefully you have good news from the people of Ryloth." Arthur said as he looked to the Republic Representatives here.
"Why yes, the people are rebuilding from the battle, though I would feel better to leave troops to protect them, ARK's had been more than helpful in that regard." Palpatine said as Padme nodded.
"From what I hear the ARK's Garrison on Ryloth is currently just a small section of a village as they rebuild Lessu." Padme said and thus Arthur nodded understanding these things take time.
"And you have our thanks for this." Arthur said happy to hear the people of Ryloth were rebuilding. "Though it if would not be too much trouble we'd like to borrow your aid in a coming time for us." Arthur asked gaining the attention of the Senators here. "ARK's had discovered that the planets in this newly discovered system are inhabitant by varying forms of sentient life, we would hope the Republic would be willing to lend to us Negotiators to broker peaceful relations with our new neighbors." Arthur said as he looked to the Senator of Naboo and the Chancellor of the Republic.
"After all that you had done for us, I will make it my first duty upon my return to Coruscant." Palpatine said as he smiled to the CAST here.
"Thank you." Arthur said thankful that Palpatine would give them this aid in their endeavors.
"Oh and speaking of returning." Palpatine said as he noticed the time from the clock nearby. "I do wish I can stay longer but I am needed back on Coruscant what with the war and what not." Palpatine said and thus Arthur nodded in agreement to this.
"Yeah Chancellor Gramps here has a point." Yaga said as he knew they had to head back soon. "We stuck it sideways to the Dark Falz celebrating is all well and good but we need to keep our advantage going while their scrambling to get their pants back on." Yaga said as they were in agreement on this.
"Of course." Arthur said with a nod to the ARK's Council member standing before him. With a nod Palpatine and Padme began to take his leave but seemingly unknown to them Arthur was giving the two a calculating look suggesting he felt something amiss here. But for the time being he could not act on it and thus had to leave it be for now.
Still he couldn't help but shake the feeling based on information the ARK's Intelligence department had gathered on both sides. Both sides had enough to go full on military but never seem to do so. He didn't know why or how but something wasn't right with this scenario for Arthur. It was also why he had Klara and Yaga play the roles of Senators to allow the Intelligence department to gather as much information unimpeded.
(Scene Break Palpatine's office)
The Jedi Council was in a session, discussing with all available Jedi who held the rank of general in the Republic's army. Many were shocked to hear about life outside of their galaxy, others found ARK's to be a godsend while few believed the Dark Falz and ARK's to be in league with each other.
"Our best course of strategy for when Dark Falz or their Falspawn begin attacking your armies would be to have a squad of ARK's Operatives be partnered with each Jedi, to increase efficiency on missions and to increase survival of both our troops at best." Arthur said via a secure hologram as Yaga and Klara were also here being members of ARK's themselves.
Ki-Adi-Mondi thought the plan through with his hand on his chin. "But spreading your troops so thinly would that not put your own system at risk." He asked and thus Arthur spoke up.
"We normally limit general deployments to the field somewhere between 4 and 12 in all." Arthur explained as he looked to their Republic Allies here. "Furthermore we've already begun utilizing our mining rigs on our new world so we won't exactly be strapped for resources." Arthur said as he looked to the group via hologram.
"This sounds risky." Obi-Wan said knowing that the Dark Falz and Falspawn were a major threat to the whole Galaxy.
"Unfortunately it is the only plausible plan available to us." Windu said and thus they were in agreement on this. All the while as they spoke Yoda sat in concentration as if trying to foresee something. Ever since the arrival of the Tenno, he felt a disturbance in The Force, great enough that allowed some of the Jedi to foresee future events again. Yoda tried to see the outcome that would give assurance that the Clone Wars would end and the Sith stopped.
He could not make sense of it as all he saw was war and conflict but not their own but another between the union of ARKs and the Republic against an unknown darkness. When Yoda opened his eyes, everyone in the room turned to him, concerned.
"Is everything all right? Master Yoda?" Chancellor Palpatine asked, concerned. Ever since the eldest Jedi Master had gone into his meditative trance, he had been silent until the minute master had begun jerking his head.
"Yes. Concerned for the future, I am." Yoda assured and began to breathe calmly. The Jedi who heard this looked at each other, concerned.
"Well for now our only hope is to resolve this conflict as soon as possible." Arthur said and in turn they all were in agreement on this. "Now then let's begin with assignments." Arthur said and in turn they all got to work.
"Yes of course I'd like to go over with you on who of the Tenno can work with what Jedi and the army they lead." Palpatine stated, earning the attention of the gathered group here.
"Yes I've been thinking about that." Arthur said as was Morgan, who was otherwise indisposed, on this. "I assume you've already received a few of our listings?" Arthur asked as this was among the talks before the signing.
"Yes one in fact, particularly this Squad the 'The Demolishers,' I don't mean to question your judgement, but why assign Master Kota with a group of Tenno as profound to combat as they seem to be? Especially when he refused to take command of a company of Clones?" Palpatine asked, confused as the suggestion when he had read it over.
"Their squad and most of all their leader are as loyal as they come but most of their tactics are simplistic and straight forward. Going over Rahm Kota's military record and personal history that Master Yoda had provided to me, we believe that Kota's tactical mind and command method, it could keep them from taking too many risks while on mission." Arthur said but he had more to give on this. "And this particular unit takes a lot of difficult jobs with a high amount of casualties for it so our hope was that Master Kohta can get them under control a bit." Arthur said to which Palpatine nodded in understanding.
"Of course, of course. I wish I had about half the military knowledge that you have when it comes to understanding the people under him…" Palpatine said but Arthur felt something amiss about all this. But as he knew they could not act upon it for the time being. So they played along and left things be until more information can be gathered for ARKs.
"Now then I believe this is all for the time being, correct?" Arthur asked as he looked to the group who all nodded. "Good then, I best take my leave, Yaga Klara keep up the good work in Coruscant." Arthur said before he ended the communication line. One thing was certain this War was about to change for the Galaxy.
(Scene Break a few days later the Coruscant Opera House)
In the famous Opera House of Coruscant a concert was about to take place. Ever since ARK's had arrived they had been sharing their art from their old lives with the Galaxy as a whole. Tonight they will be providing the first in many performances from the Idol of ARK's herself. Kuna was making her first performance for the Republic as she had promised to all her fans.
Many of those from ARKs were seen in attendance and among them was a great number of citizens of the Galactic Republic. As they all waited for the performance to begin ARKs seems excited as the Republic Citizens were intrigued by this.
Just then the lights began to dim with spot lights going to the area in the center of it all. From bellow smoke and fog came out and from it a large platform began to rise up. Above them was screens to show those who couldn't get a good view the concert in full HD as flying around were camera droids.
Just then seemingly teleporting into the center stage Kuna appeared as she seemed excited for her Republic Grand debut. "Hey fans thanks for joining me!" Kuna greeted them all as cheers soon followed mainly from ARKs. "I know a war is going on but I hope our new friends in the Republic will enjoy this concert." Kuna added as she smiled to the many people as she clearly wish to make fans out of Republic citizens to show unity.
"Now I'm going to sing you a passionate song and I put my heart and soul into this." Kuna said as she looked to her audience for her Republic debut while skipping across the stage. "Shining intense and brilliant just like our brave troops fighting for peace let's all sing together!" Kuna added as luckily translators were set up for those unable to speak her language out here. "Here's our fighting!" Kuna called out and thus she began her performance.
*Insert Quna Concert Song: Our Fighting (English Dub)
The music began suddenly as a few unaware of it jumped in their seats when it began. With each major beat Kuna moved her right arm from its place on her left shoulder off to the right. She then pointed it forward and raised it a bit before she began to take a few steps before turning around and walking away. Once she got to the back of her venue she turned around and walked forward and began swinging her body while taking small steps to match those movements.
- Who am I now? (I) What's the meaning here?
When you ask why (why), there's only silence as an answer.
Even though you're looking for the light.-
As Kuna moved to the beat it showed the song and movements were both choreographed to bring in its maximum use and by the look of things it was working.
-You can't hide it (hide), it's inside of you.
Just embrace it (try), even all the pain and the light
Dying just to guide your way to the truth you know you have to find-
She pointed her hand up and thus followed it up with having her right heel tapping to the beet as she continued her performance for her adoring audience. Kuna had modeled her life after her favorite singer Quna from PSO2 and she was happy to carry her name and legacy through this Galaxy.
-Believe that you are free and you will soon release your fears
'Cause I 'm beckoning all the strength that we will need
Ready to win the battle!-
But as she continued on the people began to get into it as glow sticks were being waved in admiration to Kuna. But as her performance continued the Clone Wars still raged in the Galaxy.
(Start Montage Anakin)
- Shout, shout, shout and you're never alone
Let your voice echo from the far side of the cliffs between us
I'm listening now, to the will of the wind-
Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano walked forward with Rex to see the Yuvel and his large team landing in the middle of the hanger bay. From the drop ship the new Vermillion Squadron came out and made their way to the Jedi duo and Clone Captain.
-Fight, fight, fight and forever last through life,
So strong, just burn it with your light
Well you can let it shine now, shine brilliant, uncompromising, now
Turn power on!-
(Obi-Wan)
-What is life now? (life) What's the answer?
Well its love that (love) you are always striving to prepare for
Even through those long, lonely nights-
Obi-Wan Kenobi was walking with Cody as Oma and the rest of his own squad were helping load their equipment and tools with the Republic crews. While this happened Elina was talking shop with some of the Sharp Shooters in Obi-Wan's Clone Legion. Upon seeing Obi-Wan and Commander Cody the group of 12 made their way over and stood ready for any orders he had.
- Open your hand (fist) you had raised up high
It can hold one (first), an embrace, an everlasting bond
Never to be broken now, Holding on so close, never forget-
(Ki-Andi Mundi)
- It's proof that you are free when you can honestly shed your tears
Are you ready to face the strength that you will need, give it your all
I feel it!
Ki-Adi Mundi would begin to look over the holomap of the enemy strong hold when a CAST with a Katana then pointed out a passage way that would be hidden from the droids. Nearby other ARK's Operatives a Newman and a Deuman were seen as a human with a rifle was leaning on the wall nearby observing.
(Luminara Unduli)
- Give and share, and you're never alone
Silent prayer, I hear you. I feel it on the waves between us
I'm reaching out all the way to heaven-
Luminara Unduli with her new Padawan apprentice, Barriss Offee, were on patrol with Commander Gree and his men, unaware of a sniper's scope on them. Before it revealed Falspawn corrupted Droids about to ambush them.
- Shine, shine, shine, we'll forever last now
Fix your gaze you will see it, the light
Well you can follow through now, shining brilliant onto the right way now
Hold it in your hand-
Master Unduli remained on guard before she heard the sound of a sniper rifle going off and saw one of the Grineer troops fall to the ground. Following it up were three more shots and with it two more of them fell. Barriss and Gree stared in surprise as the three shots hit vital areas. Master Unduli turned where she felt the sniper's scope on them and waved.
*Begin Instrumental-
Getting up a Human with a Photonic Bow, waved back, and went to the next location to keep an eye on her partners. She signaled her Squad mates to keep moving and thus they did so. On the ground were the other ARKs operatives continued on through with their missions.
(Shaak-Ti)
Master Shaak-Ti and the two bounty hunters who were hired to help train the troopers waited with the ARC troopers Watching as the new Clone cadets were trained to combat against both Droids and Falspawn. With the Arc Troopers was a members of ARK's, a CAST to be precise, who handled training new recruits. The CAST was oddly relaxed while his partner a Newman had his arms crossed while silently observing. All the while they took notes on any improvements that could be made to use for the Troopers.
(Aayla Secura)
Aayla Secura and Commander Bly were riding on an electric blue land speeder driving towards the battle with an ARK's Operative another CAST female this time, on the wheel before she stopped it. As the Jedi flew out and landed harmlessly, Bly activated the jetpack for this mission to attack the droids from the air as several CAST with Photonic Booster packs flew in to aid the Clone Commander.
(Rahm Kota)
Rahm Kota and his militia stood at the republic base of their assigned world when a Newman came and looked over them to see strategy. The two of them looked over to the waiting soldiers as they nodded. They were soon joined by another member of ARK's a human, and two Deuman.
(Plo-Koon)
Plo-Koon and Warthog seemed to be chased by multiple vulture droids. Just when it looked like they were about to be shot down, by ARK's Operatives using their AIS units. The one leading them an ivory AIS came out of the debris and fired all of his weapons at the enemy fighters.
(Tipee and Tipla)
Masters Tipee and her sister Tipla would rush through the corridors of a Separatist frigate. They and their troops found themselves surrounded by Falspawn. Just as they were about to be fired upon, suddenly a Human Bouncer and a Human Braver came in to provide them aid followed by a CAST Ranger. The three ARK's Operatives began to work in unified synch on the battlefield until a Newman Force showed up adding elemental Techniques to the mix. The Squad of ARK's Operatives worked in in sync before the twin Jedi went to join the battle.
(Pong Krell)
Pong looked annoyed as the clones under his command were warming up to the ARK's Operatives that was assigned to him. He sneered behind them as his eyes narrowed at the Tenno. The CAST user saw the sneer and sneered back which thankfully went unnoticed thanks to being a male CAST. This Operatives group was actually planning to request his squad be transferred but he didn't due to the Troopers under this particular Jedi.
(Kit Fitso)
Two commando droids would patrol around a prison complex in the middle of the ocean. They would pass another two before continuing on their way. As the two pairs went on their way they were unaware as an aquatic, humanoid head rose up from the water. Following him were aquatically trained clone troopers. On the other side of the complex there were a number of droids with their Commandant, waiting for one of the occupied sea fairing vehicles coming with a shipment of rebel fighters.
As soon as the sea faring vehicle approached, the droid commander approached it and saw a cloaked figure at the helm. "Prepare for Prisoner transfer." The Droid stated but it seems that was his last mistake.
"Sorry, we're not carrying prisoners." The figure said before he removed his hood revealing himself as a CAST. From the side seat a Clone with a rifle out opened fire beginning the fire fight. From the water two more ARK's operatives a human and Newman duo came out and joined the battle. Once they landed they opened fire on their foes and thus the firefight was underway. Just then a large squadron of clone troopers were seen jumping out of the sea vehicle as leading them was a fourth ARK's Operative came in wielding a sword. Each used their abilities to gain the upper hand and were winning.
While the firefight was going on, the commandant tried to escape when the lift opened to reveal that the Jedi Master known as Kit Fisto was there, and activated his lightsaber as he and his team hurried to finish the droids there before restoring the freedom of the people who fought against the Separatists.
(Eeth Koth)
- Shout, shout, shout and you're never alone
Let your voice echo from the far side of the cliffs between us
I'm listening now, to the will of the wind-
Master Eeth Koth and a Newman would help free prisoners on the planet they were held on whether they were native to the planet or republic personnel. The Operative a female Newman would in turn begin to help calm the people which worked with relative success. Nearby a Deuman made sure to assure the former prisoners that they were safe and free, while both the Republic gunships and ARK's Dropships came to evacuate the citizens and retrieve their people.
(End Montage back at the Opera House Coruscant)
-Fight, fight, fight and forever last through life,
So strong, just burn it with your light
Well you can let it shine now, shine brilliant, uncompromising, now
Turn power on!-
Kuna performance came to an end as she seemed to have the entire crowd now as they were cheering for her. She truly had won the hearts of the people here with this performance. In turn as the song came to an end she performed the same movements she did when she first began. Eventually she ended it with a pose as she faced her adoring audience as the cheers for her had hit a high note that made Kuna very happy to be here performing for them.
*End OST
"Oh what wonderful energy!" Kuna called out as she waved her hand to her audience. "I'm so happy to be here and it all thanks to you!" She called out giving her audience a standing ovation making it so it was because of THEM that she was here to perform. "When life's got you down think of my songs, a little Kuna can go a long way, and we're not done yet!" Kuna called out using the words of the one she modeled herself for this. And of course the fact her concert was far from over caused the crowd to cheer louder for her next song.
(Coruscant Chancellor Palpatine's Office)
Palpatine smiled as he read the reports from how well the combined forces were doing against the Separatists. He was happy about the many reports he were getting on the worlds, big or small, being liberated or taken back by the combined efforts of the Jedi, clone, and ARKs. He could hear young Kuna's son as it seems she managed to have it broadcast on all public channels of the Republic and ARKs. He would look at the setting sun wondering what the future would hold. Even though, as the sky darkened, so too would his expression.
(Scene Break Serenno Count Dooku's Palace)
"YOU ARE FAILING!" Sidious roared as he used The Force to choke his apprentice greatly. Count Dooku was attempting to explain the strings of failures that the combined forces of both the Dark Falz Collective and Droid armies at the hands of the Republic and ARKs.
"M-Massster… I-ack… If yo-ou c-could let me e-explain…." Dooku pleaded his master, on his knees and trying to attempt to free his breathing passage from the grip of the Sith lord.
Sidious hissed, however, gave his apprentice a chance to give an excuse for the constant strings of failures, even as it has almost been a year since the war began on Geonosis. "Very well, Lord Tyranus, tell me why you believe that we continue to lose much ground in our fight with the Jedi and the Republic." Sidious said as he released Count Dooku to explain himself.
Once, he felt air rushing back through his body again, Dooku rose to stand before his master and made his case. At least he tried to until Dark Falz [Luther] the Fallen. "Allow me to explain Lord… Sidious was it?" Luther said as he walked in getting the attention of both Sith Lords here. Dooku was shocked that Luther had managed to get into this room while Sidious glared at Luther while gritting his teeth at the Dark Falz impudence here.
"We Dark Falz control the Falspawn you see but right now there are only 5 of us in all… 6 if you count Gemini as two." Luther said as the Newman Dark Falz looked to Sidious. "Due to this we've had to corrupt your Battle Droids with F-Factors but without one of us to lead them they are only a tad bit better than the Droids they originally were." Luther said as he turned around with his arms spread before throwing his hands a bit.
"I myself have had a side project going, infect a sentient being with just enough F-Factors to put them under out control but just enough to also have them still retain some free will." Luther said as he turned back around to face the hologram of the Sith Darth Sidious. "But seeing as I'm currently indisposed on that other project of yours I had to put my side project on the back burner for a bit." Luther said as he looked to Sidious with a smirk to him.
Sidious studied Luther and felt through The Force to sense any deception or falsehood if the Dark Falz was trying to make a grab for control or even power. He was unable to find anything to sway him against this but had to ask the Dark Falz to sedate his curiosity. "And what is it that you ask if your idea succeeds?" Sidious asked as Luther smirked to the Sith.
"I simply seek knowledge and the greatest knowledge is in the form of Omniscience. But to acquire that I need something believed to exist beyond our perception of the Galaxy." Luther said as he looked away from Sidious with his eyes closed and his head turned to the side.
Sidious stroke his chin hearing the words of Luther with intent. Taking all this in, and what he could gather from the data that was shared by their other-galactic visitors.
Sidious said as he looked to both his apprentice and Dark Falz [Luther] the Fallen. "Very then you have my blessing to enact this plan of yours. However, should this fail then you will suffer the consequences, Am I understood?" Sidious said as Luther smirked to this.
"A wise decision seeing as I now know your general information which in theory should help me narrow you down if I bothered with such things." Luther said as he knew Sidious was out there and seeing as he can pause, slowdown, and accelerate time at his leisure, it made Luther a threat here. Luther then vanished through a portal as he got everything he needed from this meeting.
(Scene Break Dark Falz Persona)
Persona sat by his lonesome as he observed the screen before him showing images of Anakin up till now. He also saw images of Padme as she fought for a peaceful resolution to the War. As he observed it his hands were seen holding the necklace that Padme currently had.
Not long after Luther appeared as he walked in behind Persona. "It's as you predicted, Persona." Luther said as he looked to the leader of the Dark Falz Collective, Persona. "It seems I need to start upgrading a lot of Battle Droids as well as work on our own little cloning project." Luther said as he looked to his leader.
"Good." Persona said not even bothering to look away from the screen currently before him.
"Anyway Apprentice asked for you again, I told her you were predisposed at the moment." Luther said but instead Persona waved his hand to Luther.
"Leave me." Persona said and thus Luther nodded and took his leave. As Luther left the door locked behind him and thus Persona was left alone. Once this was done Persona opened a containment unit and pulled something out from it. Once it was out he opened it before revealing several old Naboo based items. "Why do I keep doing this to myself?" Persona said as he then removed his masked once more revealing pale white skin that seems in dire need of sunlight. Once this was done Persona waved his hand and thus more units opened and from the looks of it many things where here.
Nearby was what looked to be the head of C3P0 while next to it was an old piece of R2D2. Nearby was pictures as they all showed Anakin and Padme in varying stages of happiness. Among them was Padme alone with two young children. As Persona silently looked to the images all that could be seen in the dull light was a feminine mouth that gave a tired sigh. The images then showed the twin children in varying stages of life from infancy up until a certain point. The point being when they seemed to be around the same age as Dark Falz Gemini appears as. Leading up to that image the happiness began to change to a cold, bored, and emotionless look shared between them. With each image Padme was there as she began to have a look of concern over the twins hidden by a fake smile.
Quickly turning away Persona did not need to be reminded of the curse that was the blood of Skywalker. Darkness is inside the lineage of Skywalker and so long as it lives than darkness will continue to find ways to fester. To defeat it one must begin with a decisive blow and that was to eliminate Skywalker's lineage once and for all. Once that was done Persona took out what was clearly makeup and began to apply it. For what reason it was hard to tell but from how tired Persona sounded without their mask it seems to be a poor attempt to retain what little humanity she had left.
After sometime Persona began to do up their chocolate brown hair a bit and had even managed to braid it by themselves. As Persona looked upon the image before him crying began to be heard as tears stained their gloved hands before Persona's still hidden face was weeping into his hand releasing untold levels of suffering and sadness hidden away behind the Dark Mask.
(Scene Break ARK's Fleet Council of Six Chamber of Gathering)
The Council of Six was gathered together as it seems something had gotten them spooked a bit. As they were talking amongst themselves a ball of energy was seen floating around as it was clearly not there before. Nearby Xect was seen getting as much data and as many images of the energy ball as he could as the Council seemed ready for anything to occur due to this anomaly.
Just then Yuvel, Anakin, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, and Senator Amidala arrived as they entered the Councils of Six meeting Chamber. "What seems to be the problem?" Obi-Wan asked as he looked to the Council.
"That." Yaga said as he pointed to the ball which they all saw was floating around.
"What is it?" Ahsoka asked as she looked to the ball of obvious Photonic Energy.
"We don't know, it just kept sending the same signals out to summon you all here." Xect said as he gathered data on the light ball.
"And you felt it was the best course to do so?" Obi-Wan asked as this was suspicious for them.
"It's like living Photons." Yuvel said as he looked at the ball floating around the room. But when they took a step forward something surprising happened. First off the Cosmogenic Arms all began to resonate before the ball began to fly wildly around the room causing them to all duck and cover. Anakin was of course the first to move but before he can draw his Lightsaber the ball flew around him before going through Padme. Anakin was surprised when this happened but instead of a scream of pain it was a yelp of shock. The ball continued to do so as everyone tried to avoid it but were inevitably caught by it. Anakin was seemingly ready for it but the ball had vanished for a second. At least until it went into his back and out his chest. No damages were made as Anakin simply yelped in shock as he felt a tingling feeling go through him when it happened.
The ball floated in the center of the room for a moment as its glow began to grow stronger there. In turn its light reached its apex as it began to grow in size and change in shape. From the looks of it the form it took was that of a woman as she was seen in a fetal position as the light shined brightest. As the light began to die own a pair of heeled feet softly tapped down onto the ground. As everyone regained their vision Anakin was left wide eyed over what he saw standing before them.
Despite the skin being healthier, hair being well kept, and her outfit which seemed to be a mixture of ancient Jedi Robes and ARKs outfit commonly found among the tech support this woman looked almost exactly like one whom Anakin knew was dead. Though her legs and her inner robes had what appeared to be a Galaxy of stars inside it and she was wearing glasses over her eyes Anakin felt the same warmth from her he had not felt since the war started.
"Anakin?" Padme asked concern over her secret husband but the next words that came out of his mouth surprised them all.
"Mother." Anakin finally spoke as the woman before him looked almost identical to Shmni Skywalker. For those of ARK's she looked near identical to Xion with how she carried herself and dressed. And if Anakin's words were accurate this woman was basically a melding of both Shmni Skywalker and Xion.
The woman had her eyes closed before she opened them to reveal neon blue eyes like that of Photons. "I have been expecting all of you." She said before pausing for a second and looking to the side. "No wait… there is a discrepancy to that phrase." She said more to herself than anything else. "Was I the one who had kept you waiting?" She wondered to herself which for ARKs wasn't that far off from the truth for them.
"Who… who are you?" Anakin asked finding his resolve for the woman who looked like his mother.
"My name…" She began as she tried to dig through her mind for a name to use. "I do not have one." She admitted much to everyone's shock. "But one name seems dominant in my mind, according my calculations it may cause a positive effect of trust or a negative effect of distrust." The woman said as she looked to Anakin directly. "Does the name Shmni suffice or shall we forgo the need of names?" The woman asked as she looked to Anakin.
"I… it's just that name… it's my mothers." Anakin spoke surprising Ahsoka when she heard this.
"Very well then, I shall not use that name." Shmni spoke but Padme then stepped in on this.
"If it's a name that seems dominant for you, then by all reason it's your name as much as it was Shmni's." Padme said to which the woman looked to the side.
"The name had followed me when I was scanning each of your memories to create a form for myself, when I had scanned Anakin Skywalkers memories it seems Shmni Skywalker had been dominant in a negative light upon himself." She said as she looked to Anakin who saw this.
"Not its ok." Anakin said trying to regain himself.
"Very well then, you may refer to me as Shmni from now on." The woman now known as Shmni said as she looked to the group. "And if you dine to know what I am, then know that I am ARK's overseer I handle the systems of the fleet and the mothership itself ensuring our voyage may be met with success." Shmni said surprising everyone here. "Though I am a being who was created to be simply an observer thus I shall not interfere with your day to day goings or you're Clone Wars." Shmni said as she looked to the group.
"If that is the case why make yourself known now, Shmni?" Arthur asked as he was warry of a possible breach in ARKs security.
"Because the path you must take." She began as she focused on the Jedi, Yuvel, and Padme. "The path you have yet to tread is moldering." She said surprising the group on this. "Therefore I can merely set you upon it. I have calculated and predicted every potentiality and will exhibit them here." Shmni said as she looked to the gathered group. "Travel through this system to gather divergences. The Divergence Matrix will aid you all in this task." She said as she raised her hand and to everyone's shock Photons gathered into her hand before they formed into what looked to be a Holocron. "This Holocron is the form of the Divergence Matrix, the Force cannot open it but Photons can." Shmni said and thus she had the Holocron levitate to Yuvel's hand. "As a being who may only observe I cannot guide you, thus the Divergence Matrix shall fulfil that role instead." She said and thus got to the gist of it.
"I have a request for you all, with plans to meet with the local civilizations upon these worlds, I ask that you travel to them and gain their aid in the coming battles." She said before closing her eyes for but a moment. "The future is ever changing but the domino effect in its creation begins in the present." She said before vanishing from their sight.
Everyone was left wide eyed to this before looking to each other for answers. "So now what?" Ahsoka asked shocked over what she had just seen.
"From the sounds of things she knows things and at the moment she cannot reveal them to us." Obi-Wan said to which there was only one option. "That means we need to meet with these people posthaste." Obi-Wan said and thus they were in agreement over what to do.
But Anakin knew this ARKs overseer who looked like his mother she sounded cold but the warmth she had it was just like his mothers. It was as if she was reborn into ARKs or maybe… maybe this was his second chance to save her. If Anakin can save his mother… then he would have to aid ARKs to do so. One thing he knew certain he would do everything in his power to ensure Shmni did not die again.
(Scene Break Coruscant Opera House)
The stage was empty for a moment as clapping was heard among the crowd. "ENCORE! ENCORE! ENCORE! ENCORE!" They chanted with each clap to go with the syllable they spoke. The tempo and chanting began to pick up speed until finally Kuna came back out.
Cheers were heard as it was clear Kuna looked happy and surprised by this. "An Encore? Thank you so much your warm hearts gave me such a boost!" Kuna called out to the large crowd. "So here's one more song just for you!" Kuna called out and thus the entire stage grew quiet.
Kuna moved her hands before her chest almost like a prayer as she had her eyes closed. "This is for all of those who had lost loved ones and the loved ones who are no longer with us." She spoke in a soft yet solemn voice showing she too had lost loved ones like all those out there fighting in the War. "Eternal Encore." She spoke the name of the song and thus got ready to sing.
-I'm thanking you but can you hear me?-
-I'm asking why, here's my song, but I'm singing it broken here-
-If I could I'd turn it around and you'd be standing there-
-How could it be, we were so close but now you're nowhere to be seen.-
As she began to sing everyone grew quiet as this song… it came from deep inside. It came from the heart of a girl who lost someone and to this day it still hurts. For Kuna that was in fact truth, the people she left behind, the people she lost to the Falspawn and Dark Falz the fact they were no longer here hurt the girl deeply. But for that reason alone she had to sing so no one else could or would feel that pain like she does every day.
-I'm loving you but can you feel me?-
-Though my voice, through my heart heavy now,
Can you feel my pain?-
The Piano began and thus the crowd knew cheers were not needed or welcomed until the end. Thus they silently began to listen as had their glow sticks ready.
-Not once, not evermore I'll feel your touch no more-
-Is this a lie, just a bad dream, no-
-I can't go on, no there is no way-
An Orchestra began to join in starting with strings to go with the piano. Following it up were the drums of the musicians as Kuna began to dance in place. The movement was slow, calm, yet beautiful and sad as around her Photons came forth to form into stars. From her right hand a lone Photon star appeared to which she sent it forth to join the others as she lifted her hand up. Once that was done she moved her hands to her chest and with her eyes closed before finally opening them aga9in and singing.
-All alone I find myself in the world-
-How will the sunlight feel-
-What colors will rain around me?-
Above her the night sky was shown or was it actually the Galaxy at large but quiet and peaceful without a single trouble to worry it. Kuna was sharing them her pain and giving them hope that for those who are hurt to heal. She hugged herself for a moment before focusing her attention to the audience who were now swinging their glow sticks side to side in a slow metronome clearly moving in unison with each other.
-It's as though I cannot breathe anymore-
-So lonely, this melancholy I never knew, no-
-Such a foolish time, we would spend it in a whirl-
-Blinded by righteous ways how fortunate to feel liberty-
-And although we thought we'd seen everything-
-It was only an illusion that had to end, oh-
When she got to this part the sound of a guitar joined in as the stars all began turning gold. It's as if hope has found a way to banish the loneliness and give those alone the warmth of hope.
-I'm calling out but can you hear me?-
-I'm asking why, here's my song but I'm singing it through my tears-
-We'll feel forever, though we can't share it now-
-Still holding on, no matter how hard, will come through-
-You'll always be with me-
-I'm reaching out but can you feel me?-
-Through my voice, hear my truth and the vow that we'll meet again-
-Though trials may come and go, I'll find the strength to know-
-Still holding no, no matter how long-
-"Sayonara" won't be our final breath-
*Insert instrumental
-Long ago you praised my voice and my song-
-How it would give you strength I still feel it, still believe in it-
-And with neither shape nor form I know that you will still be here-
-Holding me up when it I need it most, yeah-
-I'm thanking you but can you hear me?-
-I'm asking why, here's my song, but I'm singing it broken here-
-With clear hearts we will see straight through eternity-
-Your words, your wish I can feel now-
-There's only one thing left to say-
-I'm loving you but can you feel me?-
-Though my voice, through my heart and the hope that we'll meet again-
-Not once, but evermore we'll find the space to know-
-With a smile, I'll go on and on and
Onward I'll go, cause it's the only way-
*Insert instrumental
-In the wind and in the rainbow-
-In the stars and the flowers that bloom-
-I feel you here like a song-
-La, la...and I know that you're near-
As Kuna continued her song the lights around her changed as light began to fill this world that was her stage.
-Though the weakness, the strength that you showed,
-You departed but know I can know-
-That you'll stay here with me-
-La, la...you will always be here-
The song began to come to an end as Kuna smiled to those who were here. Once it was done the cheers began as she smiled to how happy they all were. "Thank you all so much." She began as she looked to the audience. "I felt your passion as clear as sunshine." She said and thus smiled to them. "Did mine reach you as well?" She asked and thus she was given the response of the cheering audience giving the Idol of ARK's a standing ovation.
"Music can be gentle but still have a strong will behind it." She said and thus smiled to the crowd. "Everyone find your inner strength hold on to your dreams." She said and thus everyone took her words to heart. "That's all goodbye now, this is the first stop of Kuna's Republic Tour." Kuna said before she took off and thus the concert came to an end. Her songs would be reaching to the Soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic and the citizens who were loyal to the Galactic Republic. It was here that Kuna wasn't only the Idol of ARK's but she had become the first grand idol of the Republic. No one can argue that this young singer was now the Idol of the Stars.
(TBC)
ESKK: Well here we are the end of Season 1. I hope you all enjoyed it and will tune in next time for the next few chapters. Now then you all know the drill leave a review and again ja-ne.