We're Wizards, Not Warriors: What If
Volume 1
Chapter 1: What If…. Belos Was Good!?
Rogue Isles.
Scarlet House.
We then see the kids hanging out in a room…. All dressed in blue cloaks of some kind.
Ahsoka asked Luz, "so what are we doing?"
Luz said, "in my world, people would tell their own stories of what could have happened if a certain thing was changed. Like if a certain person wasn't born. If a certain person was evil. If a terrible event occurred, etc. So, I thought we could write our own!"
Marek asked, "and why are we wearing blue cloaks?"
Luz simply said, "because it looks cool…."
Aiden nodded in agreement.
Galen asked, "okay so what story are we going to tell?"
Luz gave a dramatic voice and said, "what if…. Belos Was Good!?"
The rest of the Skywalker kids' faces went like…. What?
Luz smirked at the challenge she had brought to the table.
"Here's how it would go….", Luz said.
And thus began her tail…. On what if Belos was good….
….
We begin the tail on a dark night…. We then see Belos' castle, and it was raining outside.
Belos kept pacing as he was waiting outside the medical room.
His wife Beru was not feeling well and he was worried.
Unlike his counterpart, this Belos was a kind ruler who was beyond worried for his wife and child.
Beru was 8 months pregnant…. And she had JUST gone into labour.
Currently, Belos was waiting for his most trusted healers to ensure the safe delivery of his child, and hopefully his wife.
A healer then walked outside.
"My lord…. Come inside", the healer said.
Belos walked inside the room.
Belos asked worried, "how is my wife?"
The healer tried to find the right words to say as they said, "they have delivered the baby. Your child is very healthy and is being cleaned. She wanted to see you…."
Belos had a worried look on his face as he rushed inside the room where his wife is.
Belos became even more worried when he laid his eyes on his wife…. She was as pale as snow, her breathing shaky, and her body covered in sweat as she nearly whispered, "Belos…. My love…."
Belos rushes to his wife's side and grabs her hand.
Belos asked, "Beru? My love, what's wrong!?"
Beru whispered, "I…. I feel faint…. I don't think…. I can go on…."
Belos cried, "don't say that! Our child needs you! I need you! Please…. Don't do this…."
Beru smiled weakly as she reaches her hand towards Belos.
Belos removes his mask and allows his wife to touch his cheek.
"Belos….", Beru whispered.
"Beru! Please don't leave me", Belos cried.
"My love…. Take care of…. Our son…. And tell him….", Beru whispered.
Belos asked, "tell him what?"
Beru managed to whisper, "tell him…. He will do…. Amazing things…. For the people…. He loves…."
Belos cried, "I…. I will tell him."
"Tell him…. His mother…. Will always be…. Looking after…. Him…. I…. Love…. You…. Belos….", Beru whispered with a weak smile.
Belos cried, "I…. I love you too…. My precious…. Beru…."
Beru's eyes closed as her head slowly fell to the side…. And she took her final breath….
Belos cried even harder as he hugged his wife's body…. He nearly broke, right then and there, when a healer approached and said, "sir, your son is ready…. If you want to see him…?"
Belos then stopped crying…. He may have lost his wife…. But he had to be strong…. For their son.
He turned to the healer and said, "please have Lilith oversee the preparations for her funeral. And spare no expense."
The healer nodded.
Belos quickly then walked towards the room where his son was. He tried to steady his breathing as he opened the door.
Belos then saw his infant son…. A small baby with dirty blonde hair, sleeping peacefully.
Belos walked towards the crib.
He looked into the crib as the infant began to open their eyes.
Belos saw his son had blue eyes…. Just like his mother…. Belos smiled with tears in his eyes.
The baby reached his small arms out to his father…. Belos picked him up with tears in his eyes, crying as he said, "hello, my little one…."
The baby let out a smile on his face.
Belos held his finger towards the baby, and he grabbed it in his little hands.
Belos then flashbacked to the moments he and his had for ideas on what to name their baby….
….
Beru suggested, "David?"
Belos said, "nah."
Beru suggested, "Trogdor?"
Belos said, "no."
Beru suggested, "Turok?"
Belos said, "meh."
Beru suggested, "Larry?"
Belos said, "er…."
Beru suggested, "Sean?"
Belos said, "eh."
Beru suggested, "Rich?"
Belos, "really?"
Beru suggested, "Whiskers the Wonder Boy?"
Belos said, "definitely not."
Beru then was in deep thought and then he thought of a name.
Belos asked, "Sam?"
Beru said, "Sam? Hmm…. Sam? It's perfect!"
….
Present.
"Sam", Belos said softly.
Sam giggled as he heard his name.
Belos smiled even more as he hugged his son close to him.
Belos said, "you're going to do amazing things…. Just like your mother said you would…."
Belos then kissed Sam's forehead.
Sam giggled as his father showered him with affection.
Belos then wrapped his son around in a blanket.
He whispered, "no one will hurt you. Not under my watch."
Sam giggled again.
Belos hugged his son close to him.
Belos felt like he had another reason to live.
His son.
He promised his wife he would protect their son with his life.
And he knew the perfect group to help him….
The Jedi. The guardians of peace and justice in the Boiling Isles.
Belos knew which Jedi could protect his son, his wife's half brother, Anakin Skywalker.
He was family he could rely on.
….
Belos was now in front of the Jedi Council.
Sam was in his arms wrapped around in a blanket.
Belos held him close as he looked upon the faces of the Jedi Council.
"We're sorry for your loss Emperor Belos", Shaak Ti said.
Belos said, "thank you very much…. But I've come to ask you all something important."
Luminara asked, "and what is it that you have come to ask?"
"I need Anakin and the rest of you to help protect my son", Belos explained.
The other Jedi all looked at one another.
"I promised my wife I would protect Sam…. And I want to honor my wife's promise", Belos said.
Obi Wan said, "so you wish for your brother-in-law to protect your son?"
Belos nods his head.
Mace Windu said, "and how soon do you want this protection?"
"As soon as you can", Belos said as he held his son close to him.
Aayla said, "then we'll assign Anakin as your son's bodyguard as soon as we can."
"Thank you all so much", Belos said with a smile on his face.
"Happy to help, we are", Yoda said.
….
Later….
The streets of Bonesborough were filled with witches and demons all wearing black clothes…. All of them were there for a specific reason.
Beru's funeral.
Clone troopers helped carry Beru's casket.
Belos walked alongside the casket.
He held an extremely somber look.
He held Sam in his arms.
Beru was dressed in a white dress…. She looked so peaceful in her eternal slumber….
Beru had a few flowers in her hair.
Her hands clasped tightly in front of her.
She was wearing a necklace…. A small sodden bear Belos had carved for her….
On Beru's left hand on her finger was a ring. Her wedding ring.
Tears fell down Belos' face.
On the other side, was Anakin Skywalker walking alongside Beru's casket.
He held a somber look like everyone around him.
Soon everyone made it to the tomb where they would put Beru to rest.
Belos then handed Sam to Anakin.
Sam started to sob as he reached his arms out towards his father.
Anakin rocked Sam, whispering, "shh, it's okay, little one…."
Sam then stopped sobbing as he stared up at his uncle.
Sam then reached his hand out and touched Anakin's cheek.
Anakin smiled back and boop'd him on the nose.
Sam giggled as he let out a smile.
Anakin couldn't help a smile, even with the somber atmosphere.
Belos then prepared himself as he was about to make his speech.
He looked upon the various faces around him. All there to pay respects to Beru.
Belos behind his mask let out a few tears as he walked forward.
He said, "first of all, I wish to thank everyone here for coming to pay their respects."
All the witches and demons all had looks of sympathy on their faces.
"As you all know my wife…. Beru…. Has passed away….", Belos said in a sad tone.
Everyone looked down in sadness.
"My wife died giving birth to my son….", Belos said as he turned to look at Sam, "... And so we celebrate the sacrifice she made to bring my beautiful baby boy into the world…."
Anakin walked over to Belos and handed him Sam.
Belos held his child and said, "and I promised her that I would protect him with my life…."
Sam cooed at his father as he smiled.
Belos said, "so, as I honor her promise, we shall lay her to rest, as she deserves."
Belos then used his magic to close Beru's casket.
Belos whispered, "goodbye, my beloved Beru…."
Sam started to cry as he stared at the casket of his mother.
Belos tried to calm the baby down.
"Shhh…. Shhh…. My little one….", Belos whispered.
That seemed to calm down Sam.
Belos continued to rock the infant.
Belos then saw his wife's casket being lowered down…. Here she would rest for eternity….
Belos closed his eyes as tears fell down his face.
They even leaked out of his mask.
One of those tears fell onto Sam's cheek.
Sam worried about his father reaching his hand out towards Belos…. He really appreciated the kind gesture from his newborn son.
Then the tomb was closed and everyone paid their respects.
Preying for her immortal soul and remembering what a wonderful person she was.
Kikimora asked, "my lord, are you alright?"
Belos sighed and said, "I don't know…."
"My lord…. Your wife…. May be gone…. But you have your son…. To be there with you", Lilith said.
Belos gave a bittersweet smile and said, "you're right."
Belos then stared down at his infant son in his arms.
He wouldn't let anyone hurt the life he had helped create with the woman he loved.
"I'll protect you with my life…. My little angel", Belos whispered to his infant son.
Sam smiled before he began to doze off.
Belos smiled at the sight of his son.
"Let's get you home", Belos whispered.
Belos carried Sam away as people began to disperse.
Anakin followed Belos back to the castle.
….
Later….
Belos then placed Sam inside his crib.
He kissed the sleeping infant on the top of his head.
"Have sweet dreams, my little angel", Belos whispered.
Smile smiled sweetly in his sleep.
Belos then heads to his bed.
Belos had the scouts move the crib to his room where he can watch his infant son and make sure nothing bad happens to him.
He set his helmet and cloak down on a nearby chair, sighing in exhaustion.
Belos then laid down on the bed as he stared at the other side of the bed with a sad look on his face.
He already missed her, dearly.
But he knew he had to let her go and let her rest in peace…. That's all he really could do….
Belos sighed as he turned around to see his son sleeping in his crib.
"Good night, Sam", Belos said.
Belos tried to get to sleep, hoping that one day, the pain would get easier to deal with….
….
"So with Belos being good…. He never tried to destroy the Jedi Order", Luz narrated.
Ahsoka interjected with, "sounds like a much happier world."
"Yeah, but our dad still lost his mother", Marek said sadly.
Luz said, "the story of many heroes involves losing one or both parents…. It's a horrible thing, really."
"Oh", Aiden said.
"Well, let's continue on….", Luz said.
….
9 months later….
Belos held Sam in his arms.
The boy had grown bigger with each passing day.
Sam had won the hearts of everyone in the castle with his naturally adorable charm.
Sam had also grown close to Padme Amidala, Anakin's wife.
Padme had become a mother like figure to Sam.
Belos was glad to have her and Anakin around to help him in raising his son.
Sam then started to move his arms around.
Belos asked, "what is it, my little one?"
"D-Dada", Sam cooed.
Belos smiled. He always loved hearing his son call him that.
Belos asked, "are you hungry, my little one?"
Sam cooed.
Belos chuckled and said, "then let's get you something to eat."
Belos then placed Sam in his crib as he went to prepare his son a bottle of milk.
It was quite easy after months of practice.
Padme, Lilith and Kikimora had helped Belos with taking care of Sam.
All three of them were loving individuals in this universe.
They had also taught Belos on how to make Sam's bottle and how to change his diaper.
To which he was very thankful for.
Belos soon walked over to the crib and picked up Sam.
He said, "time to have some milk, my little one."
Sam then started to drink the milk from the bottle.
Belos smiled as he watched this.
Sam was soon done with drinking his milk and Belos placed him on his shoulder and pats his back.
Sam let out a loud burp.
Belos chuckled and said, "what a mighty burp!"
Sam giggled as he hugged his father around the neck.
Belos smiled and hugged back.
Even though he still missed his wife…. He was happy to still have his son….
"My lord, you have visitors", Kikimora said as she opened the door.
Anakin and Padme walked inside.
Sam squealed in joy as soon as he saw them.
"Mama-dala", Sam squealed.
Padme giggled at the nickname she had earned from Sam as Belos handed the child to her.
"Hi Sam", Padme said with a smile on her face.
Sam giggled as he waved his arms around.
Padme could barely contain her joy whenever she saw the boy.
"Ani", Sam squealed in joy.
Anakin smiled as Padme handed the child to him.
Sam quickly grabbed Anakin's cheeks as he giggled.
Anakin said, "I'm happy to see you again."
"Ani", Sam squealed in joy as he hugged Anakin around the neck.
Anakin absolutely loved his nickname he had gotten from his nephew.
Padme asked, "how is he?"
Belos said, "as healthy as can be. And as happy as I can only hope he is."
"Sam has won a lot of hearts with his cuteness", Padme said with a smile on her face.
Belos smiled and said, "he picked that up from his mother."
Sam giggled as he sucked his thumb.
All three adults smiled at this.
Sam then started to make chirping noises.
Anakin said, "I guess he wants to see his aunt Eda?"
Sam giggled and nodded.
Sam was very close to Lilith's sister Eda…. He was always able to calm her down and cheer her up.
Since Eda suffers from a curse…. One that Belos and Lilith were constantly trying to cure.
Eda's curse would cause her to transform into an owl beast…. And the only person who could calm her down in that form, was tiny little Sam.
Everytime Eda in her beast form saw Sam…. She would cuddle up to him like he was her own hatchling.
Much to the shock of others…. Except for Anakin, who could see it coming a mile away.
"I'll ask Lilith to bring her sister to the castle", Belos said.
The others nodded.
Anakin then handed Sam back to his father.
Sam snuggled into his father's arms.
….
A few minutes later.
"Where's my little rascal!?"
Sam's eyes went wide when he heard the voice of his aunt Eda.
He giggled as he crawled towards the sound of the voice.
Sam was left in the playroom to play with his toys.
But as soon as heard his Aunt Eda's voice…. He was on his way to find her!
Sam squealed in joy as he crawled. One little hand after the other.
Then he saw Owlbert…. And he started crawling after the Palismen as it hopped away.
"There's my little hatchling", Eda said as she appeared in front of Sam.
Sam squealed, "Aunt Eda", as the witch scooped him up into her arms and spun him around.
Sam giggled in joy.
Eda then hugged Sam and Sam wrapped his arms around her neck.
Eda said, "it's so good to see you!"
Sam kept squealing in joy as he grabbed his aunt Eda's hair.
Eda giggled and said, "let go, ya little scamp."
Sam smiled a toothless smile at his aunt.
Eda asked, "now Ani told me you've been missing me, is that true?"
Sam gave an excited nod.
Eda smiled as she hugged Sam close to her.
She utterly enjoyed spending time with the little Prince.
Even when she turned into the Owl Beast…. She still loved Sam and protected him from any danger.
A watchful guardian over the little bundle of joy.
As Eda walked back to the others…. She thought about the first time she turned into the Owl Beast right in front of Sam.
She had saved him from falling over the edge of the castle and Belos was grateful for what Eda did.
….
Flashback.
"Calm her down", Anakin shouted as he saw Beast Eda growling as she sniffed the air.
She had forgotten to take her elixir that day, and thus, here she was, running around the castle in her beast form.
"Eda, please stop", Lilith shouted.
Kikimora asked as she ran into the room, "have any of you seen the prince!?"
Anakin exclaimed, "no, I thought he was in his room while we were chasing down Eda!"
"Belos can't find him anywhere", Kikimora said worriedly.
Lilith said, "we need to find him before he gets hurt!"
Beast Eda then started to sniff out Sam's scent and she then ran off!
Anakin exclaimed, "now where is she going?!"
"I don't know", Lilith exclaimed.
….
Outside the castle.
Belos and his scouts were searching for Sam.
Belos shouted, "Sam! Where are you!?"
He was growing more and more worried by the second.
Sam was Belos' reason to keep going! He couldn't lose him! Not now! Not ever!
"My lord, look", a scout shouted as he pointed to something.
Belos looked up and his blood went cold.
Sam was crawling near the edge of the castle!
Belos began running as fast as he could, yelling, "Sam! Stop!"
Sam giggled as he was chasing after a butterfly.
Sam didn't even notice he was getting closer to the edge of the castle!
Sam stretched his hand out towards the butterfly…. And suddenly fell off the edge!
But before Belos could scream in terror, something sped past him!
It was Eda! In her Owl Beast form!
Beast Eda then opened her wings as she flew after Sam.
As Sam got closer to the ground, Eda quickly snatched him out of the air as fast as she could!
Anakin and the others arrived just in time to see Eda fly back inside with Sam.
She was cooing as she held Sam, cradling him softly.
"SAM", Belos cried in relief as he ran towards his son.
Sam reached his arms out towards his father.
Belos took him into his arms and said, "oh, thank God, you're alright!"
Sam cried as he hugged his father.
"Shhh…. Shhh…. It's okay now…. You're safe", Belos whispered.
Lilith and the others ran to Belos as he cradled the baby.
Anakin asked, "is he okay!?"
"Yes, he's unharmed", Belos said.
Sam whimpered in his father's arms as they all looked at Beast Eda.
"Eda…. Saved his life", Belos said.
Everyone was shocked to hear that. That Eda had saved Sam in her beast form.
Eda was whimpering as she stared at Sam.
Anakin whispered, "I think she's worried about him."
Belos then walked closer to Eda.
Sam was still crying.
Eda then nuzzled her face against Sam.
Sam began to calm down as Eda nuzzled against him.
Sam then started to giggle as he touched Eda's face.
Eda purred.
It was the most adorable thing the others had seen.
"Thank you so much Eda…. For saving my son", Belos said as he smiled.
Eda gave a sharp toothed smile, as if to say, "oh, it was no trouble, really."
The others smiled at the sight.
….
Present.
Eda smiled as she stared at Sam.
Padme asked, "so if Eda never got together with Grandpa…. Does that mean Kane was never born?"
Luz said, "now that is a good question…. And one that'll be answered soon enough…."
"I'm really starting to enjoy what we are doing", Galen said.
"I'm getting to the best parts of Sam's life….", Luz giggled.
….
Belos walked into his room and he saw his 2 year old son in his crib sobbing.
"Dada", Sam sobbed.
Belos walked over to the crib.
Belos asked as he touched his son's forehead, "Sam,what's wrong? Oh my dear, you have a fever."
Sam cried, "I don't feel good…."
Belos said worried, "don't worry, let's get you some chicken soup. That'll make you feel better."
"It hurts", Sam cried as he thrashed around.
Belos hugged him close and said, "it'll be alright. Let's get you to a healer to see what's wrong first…."
….
Later….
Belos asked, worried for his son's health, "how is my son?"
The healer said, "well, judging by the mild fever, I'm guessing some form of the common cold."
Belos asked, "what can I do to calm down his fever?"
The healer listed off, "some chicken noodle soup, plenty of bed rest, keep him warm, and finally; tender, love and care."
"Thank you", Belos said as he then picked up his son and left the room.
"I'll make you some chicken soup my little one", Belos whispered to Sam.
Sam whimpered as he hid his face into his father's chest.
"You're going to be okay, Sam", Belos said as he pats his son's head.
Sam muttered, "it hurts."
….
A few minutes later.
"Lilith, Anakin, hold Sam still so I can give him his medicine", Belos said.
Anakin nodded as he held the toddler, who squirmed in his arms.
"No", Sam cried as he turned his head around.
Lilith said, "Sam, sweety, please."
"Noooo", Sam cried.
Anakin asked, "how are we going to make him take his medicine?"
Lilith said, "tell him something shocking, so we'll have an opening to do so."
Anakin asked, "like what?"
"Just think of something Anakin", Belos said as he held the spoon near Sam's mouth.
Anakin tried to wreck his brain for something to say.
"Okay, I think I got it", Anakin said.
"Well hurry", Lilith said.
Anakin took a deep breath as he then said...
"I had a crush on Eda when I was a kid!"
Sam opened his mouth in shock and Belos used that chance to shove the medicine into Sam's mouth!
Sam pulled a disgusted face as he swallowed the medecine.
"Sorry little one but this medicine will help you feel better", Belos said.
Sam pouted and said, "mean trick."
"You wouldn't open your mouth, so that's why we used that trick", Lilith said.
Anakin said, "sorry, little dude."
Sam pouted as he crossed his arms.
Anakin tousled his hair and said, "hey, come on, cheer up. That medicine will make you feel better."
….
Aiden asked, "one question Luz? Would Belos be like Anakin? Would he…. Go all mama bear on anyone who hurts his kid?"
"Oh yes", Luz said with a giggle.
That got all of them really excited to hear what happened next.
….
5 year old Sam was seen running down the halls of the castle.
He did so without a care in the world.
Then Sam bumped into something.
"Sorry", Sam said.
He then found himself staring up at two angry scouts.
Sam then looked scared as he backed away from them.
Sam wasn't even sure if he did anything that bad!
"Get that kid", the scout said.
Sam ran as fast as he could!
As fast as his stubby little legs could possibly carry him.
Sam could hear the scouts chasing after him.
….
Belos was walking down the staircase with a bottle of milk in his hand.
"I know my son is getting bigger now, but I still love to see him drink his milk", Belos whispered with a smile on his face.
Little did he know that he was about to cross paths with Sam and his pursuers.
Sam quickly ran around a corner and he ran inside a room and closed the door.
Belos having heard the sound quickly walked over to the door….
He said, "hello? Is anyone there?"
"Daddy", Sam cried as he saw his father.
Then the two scouts snuck over to Belos thinking he was Sam and they hit him on the buttock repeatedly with their weapons!
But as soon as Belos turned and glared at them, they froze in place like statues.
Sam ran to hug his father around the legs.
"Daddy, these mean scouts were chasing me just because I bumped into them", Sam cried.
Belos glared at the scouts and said, "Sam, why don't you go and see Ms. Kikimora? I need to have a word with these men…."
Sam nods his head as he runs off.
Belos kept glaring at the scouts who were shaking in fear.
Belos growled, "you dare to lay a hand on my child? Who is only five!?"
The scouts tried to run but Belos used his magic to grab them by the necks.
He yelled, "oh no you don't!"
….
On the other side of the castle.
Kikimora quickly used a spell to cover Sam's ears as she heard crashing sounds.
Kikimora muttered, "oh, such brutality."
Sam yelled, "WHAT!?"
"Nothing", Kikimora said.
Sam yelled, "WHAT!?"
Kikimora sighed.
Sam yelled, "... WHAT!?"
Then more crashing sounds were heard.
Kikimora winced at the noise.
Belos screamed, "HOW DARE YOU TRY TO HARM MY CHILD!?"
That's when Kikimora heard a bone break.
Kikimora winced in pain.
"STOP IT HURTS!"
"NEVER", Belos roared.
Kikimora muttered, "oof. Just imagine what would happen if Belos was more brutal!?"
A few minutes later….
Belos entered the room as he dusted his hands off.
He said, "well, that wasn't an ideal encounter."
Kikimora removed the spell from Sam.
Sam yelled, "WHA- Oh, I can hear now."
"Daddy", Sam said as he ran towards his father.
Belos smiled and hugged his son close.
Sam asked, "Daddy? What did you do?"
Belos replied, "I taught those mean men a lesson. That's what I did."
Sam smiled and hugged his father.
Belos looked at Kikimora and said, "make sure those men get medical care before we fire them for attempted assault on the Prince."
"Yes, my lord", Kikimora said with a bow.
She ran off to complete her task.
Belos then picked up his son.
Belos said, "come on, my little one. Let's get you a treat to make you feel better."
Sam smiled at his father.
Belos smiled back.
….
"But a few days later…. Belos would learn his son has a special kind of magic….", Luz said.
….
A few days later.
Belos walks into his son's room and he was in shock at what he saw…. Sam sat on the floor, eyes closed as his hands moved around as if puppeteered by an unseen force, moving everything around in aura's of red.
"Sam", Belos said in shock.
Sam stopped what he was doing.
He turned to see his father looking as shocked as he could possibly be.
Sam asked, "did I do something wrong?"
Belos went over and knelt down to Sam and said, "no, of course not. I'm just…. Surprised that you can use such magic…."
Sam smiled.
Belos asked, "what kind of magic was that?"
Sam said, "I keep hearing the name of it in my dreams. I heard the name; Scarlet Magic."
Belos asked, "Scarlet Magic?"
Sam nodded.
"And I keep seeing a masked figure in my dreams", Sam said.
Belos asked, "did you ever hear their name?"
"He said his name was Revan", Sam said.
Belos seemed to recall the name.
Sam asked, "have you heard that name before Dad?"
Belos replied, "I think so…."
Belos knew that he needed to discuss this with the Jedi…. For he had heard that name in the archives the Jedi recorded over the years.
….
Later at the Jedi Temple.
"My son can use this magic called Scarlet Magic", Belos explained.
Yoda and the Council all gave surprised looks as they glanced at one another.
Belos asked, "have you all heard about this magic before?"
Obi Wan said, "it's an ancient form of magic that we thought had long since been forgotten. Scarlet Magic."
"The only ones to have used this kind of magic are Revan and Vader", Shaak Ti said.
Belos said, "Sam said he heard the first name in his dreams. But the second…. Who were these men?"
"Revan was a very powerful Jedi master during the old times, and Vader was his Padawn", Kit Fisto said.
Luminara said, "both skilled in Scarlet Magic. Revan used his magic to create objects, heal the sick and injured, and to protect others. Vader, however…."
"Vader became obsessed with the power of Scarlet Magic and he started to use it for his own purpose", Plo Koon said.
Aayla said, "he began to wear a demonic looking black suit of armor as he tried to gain power."
"Vader went as far to kill people to get what he wanted", Mace said.
Yoda said, "stop him, Revan was forced to."
Belos asked, "you mean Revan killed Vader?"
The Jedi all gave sad nods.
Belos asked, "what happened to Revan after that?"
"Self exile, go into, he did. Ashamed of himself, he was", Yoda said.
Belos asked, "didn't the Jedi search for him?"
Obi Wan said, "he asked us to leave him alone in his solitude."
"And the Jedi never heard from Revan again", Aayla said.
"For a thousand generations there was not a single witch or Jedi to wield Scarlet Magic", Shaak Ti said.
Luminara said, "until now, it seems."
Belos was in deep thought after hearing this…. These names had sounded so familiar before asking the Jedi about them.
….
Meanwhile at the castle.
Sam was giggling as he was held by…. Revan…. Yes, the spirit of the Jedi Master had begun to watch over Sam, even in this timeline.
He had been watching after Sam since he was a baby.
For he knew; that Sam was able to use Scarlet Magic, like he had.
Revan touched Sam's cheek.
"I won't let you fall down the same path…. My padawan took", Revan whispered.
Sam wasn't sure what Revan meant, but continued to hug him close.
Revan promised himself to never let Sam go down the same path as Vader…. As Sam was the descendant of Vader.
Yes, this sweet, innocent little boy, was a descendant of the Boiling Isles most dangerous Scarlet Magic user in history.
When Revan sensed that Sam could use Scarlet Magic he vowed that he would help train the boy…. So he would be able to become a great wizard, and not fall to evil like many other great magic users had.
Sam asked, "Uncle Revan, what's wrong?"
Revan said, "nothing, my little friend."
Revan continued to hold Sam in his arms.
He knew that Belos had gone to see the Jedi.
Sam would not only be trained to use Scarlet Magic.
He would be trained to become a Jedi as well.
Revan was able to see what path lay ahead for Sam.
Now all that was left was to reveal himself to Belos and the Jedi.
And it was to be quite the reveal….
Sam asked, "do you think my dad and the Jedi will like you, Uncle Revan?"
Revan said, "oh, if you like me, I'm sure they will."
Sam giggled as he then hugged Revan.
Revan chuckled as he hugged back.
'I won't let you be turned into a monster, like Vader did', Revan thought as his heart broke at the thought of Sam using his magic to harm people.
Revan hugged Sam close to him.
He wouldn't let Sam become a monster!
No, he won't let this innocent sweet little boy turn into a monster.
He'd rather die again than let that happen….
Revan kept holding Sam close to him.
….
To say that Belos and the Jedi were shocked to see the Force ghost of Revan holding Sam in his arms…. That was an understatement. A HUGE understatement.
Revan then explained to them he had been watching after Sam since he was a baby…. Hoping to steer him away from the path Vader had once walked.
Belos being a kind ruler understood and he would allow Revan to train Sam on how to use his Scarlet Magic.
He only hoped that this training would wield good results for his son in the future.
Revan also told Belos that Sam would be trained in the ways of the force as well.
Belos was surprised, but eager for his son to be taught such things. It seemed like such an honor.
Revan then revealed that the Jedi who would train Sam would be…. Anakin.
Anakin was shocked, to say the least.
But given his close relationship with his nephew he was glad to take him in as his padawan. In fact, he was more than glad.
He was happy.
Anakin saw Sam was asleep in Revan's arms.
He chuckled and said, "we better get him into a bed."
Revan nods his head as he places Sam in his bed and tucks him in.
He looked so peaceful as he slept under the covers.
"He looks so cute", Anakin said with a smile on his face.
Revan smiled and said, "indeed he does."
The group then left Sam in his room.
For the next few years, both Revan and Anakin would train Sam…. Molding him into a proud and kind warrior.
Sam became a skilled jar'kai duelist…. Wielding two sabers, rather than one.
Though Sam was trained to use one saber in combat as well…. It was best to prepare for combat of every kind.
Sam became very powerful and skilled in using Scarlet Magic. Thanks to the teachings of Revan.
Sam could create objects with his magic.
He could create powerful shields made of Scarlet Magic.
He could also make blades that were as sharp as a dragon's tooth.
Sam could also perform powerful spells.
Ones that could shake the entire Realm!
But little did Belos and the Jedi know…. Sam also had some sort of power…. That could allow him to turn into a harpy.
But he was unable to control that form.
And it would be on Sam's 16th birthday…. That his family and friends would know…. And receive the shock of their lives….
….
Belos and the others were preparing Sam's birthday party.
It was humorous to see Luminara blowing up the balloons as Shaak Ti was hanging the streamers.
Padme and Aayla were setting up the tables.
Kit Fisto and Plo Koon were baking the cake.
Anakin, Kikimora and Lilith were making sure Sam's gifts were all set up on the table on the left.
Eda was planning on providing the entertainment!
Belos wanted to make sure his son had a fun birthday party to remember.
It would consist of all of his friends and family.
But unknown to the others….
….
Sam held his head as he felt pain throughout his body.
He had no clue what was going on with himself!
Sam whispered, "what's wrong with me?!"
Sam managed to pull himself into his bathroom, hoping that maybe it was an upset stomach.
Sam stared at himself in the mirror.
Then feathers pop out of Sam's face.
Sam said in shock, "huh!?"
He then saw his hands transforming into claws!
Sam growled, "what's happening to me!?"
He then saw his teeth turning into sharp fangs as his skin began to grow a very pale blue!
Sam then saw wings sprout from his back!
He screamed in fright and pain!
Sam then grew in size and his eyes opened…. They were pitch black!
Sam growled as he ran through the door and into the hallway!
He couldn't control himself!
Kikimora just entered the hall as she was about to lead Sam to where his surprise birthday party was going to be held.
Kikimora said in shock as she saw Sam's door was knocked down onto the floor and there were scratch marks on the walls, "what in the!?"
She inspected the walls, whispering, "what kind of monstrous creature did this!?"
Kikimora then heard her purple scroll ring and she picked it up.
Belos asked, "Kikimora, what's taking so long?"
"My lord…. I am here at the prince's room, but he's not here", Kikimora explained.
Belos asked, "what do you mean he's not there?"
Kikimora replied, "you're gonna have to see for yourself."
….
A few minutes later.
Belos, Anakin, Lilith, Eda and Padme arrive at the hall.
Belos said in shock, "what's this!?"
Kikimora said, "I don't know. All I know is that I can't find Sam, and his room is a wreck!"
Anakin ran inside and it was true, Sam's room is a wreck.
Then a roar was heard throughout the castle!
Anakin asked, "what the Hell was that?"
Lilith said, "could it be the monster who made these marks on the wall?"
Eda replied, "only one way to find out."
"Let's just be careful…. Who knows what we are dealing with", Kikimora said.
Padme said, "and let's make sure to look for Sam at the same time."
"Yes", Anakin said.
The group then headed in the direction of the roar.
When they got to the spot where the roar was heard.
There were several injured scouts lying on the floor.
Belos knelt down to one who was awake and asked, "what happened here?"
"It…. Was…. A…. Beast…. That…. Attacked…. Us", the scout whimpered.
Anakin asked, " a beast? What beast?"
The scout's eyes went wide as he pointed to something above the group.
All of them slowly looked up after Lilith felt a spot of drool land on her shoulder.
They all saw…. Sam, in his beastly form, snarling and drooling in hunger.
Everyone shouted in shock, "SAM!?"
Sam roared loud enough to shake the walls and feet around them.
Sam then jumped down from the ceiling and landed on his feet!
His claws scratched the walls as he roared again!
Padme shouted in shock, "Sam!? What happened to you!?"
Sam flapped his wings as he roared.
Lilith said, "I suggest we start running!"
Sam flew at them.
Belos quickly summoned his staff and he summoned red ropes to tie Sam up!
Belos yelled, "Sam! Please, snap out of it!"
Sam growled in anger as he snapped his jaws at them.
Eda said, "it looks like he's under some sort of curse. Almost like the one I have!"
Anakin asked, "then what can we do?"
Kikimora yelled, "I shall fetch an elixir! Maybe that'll help!?"
"Go get the elixir", Lilith shouted.
Kikimora ran off as the others tried to further subdue Sam in his crazed state!
"Sam, please snap out of it", Anakin shouted.
But Sam just kept snarling!
….
A few minutes later….
The others were barely able to keep Sam tied up as Kikimora ran to them.
Kikimora quickly opened the bottle and poured the elixir in Sam's mouth.
Belos plugged his nose so he'd be forced to swallow it!
Sam growled in anger.
Padme asked, "did it work?"
Sam's feathers started to fall off.
Anakin said, "I think it is!"
Sam's claws started to shrink…. As did his fangs and wings.
Sam was back to normal.
He slumped to his knees, groaning.
"Sam", Belos shouted as he ran to his son.
Belos hugged his son as Sam muttered, "w-what happened?"
Anakin asked, "you don't remember?"
Sam said, "I…. I remember being in my room…. And then feeling great pain…."
"Sam…. You turned into a beast", Eda said
Sam said, "w-what?"
"You turned into some kind of harpy", Lilith said.
Eda listed off, "fangs, claws, black eyes, feathers, wings, the works!"
Sam asked, "but why did I turn into that?"
Lilith suggested, "maybe the Jedi know something about this? They knew about Scarlet Magic, afterall."
Anakin said, "or maybe we can ask Revan?"
"Ask me what?"
The others all jumped back in shock.
Revan was right behind the group.
He waved and said, "hello."
"You scared us, Revan", Padme said.
Revan replied, "my bad."
"Revan, something bad happened with Sam", Belos said.
Revan asked worried, "what happened?"
"Sam turned into a harpy-like beast", Anakin said.
Revan seemed to freeze like a statue and whispered, "oh no…. Not again…."
Eda asked, "what do you mean by, not again? Has this happened before?"
Revan gave a somber nod and said, "I thought this curse was lost when Vader died…."
Padme asked, "curse? Revan, explain to us, what does Vader have to do with Sam?"
Revan explained, "Vader, in his pursuit of power, cursed himself to turn into a vicious beast, with fangs like dragons, claws like spears, and wings as powerful as a hurricane. The harpy form Sam took was the weakest stage of the transformation."
Kikimora asked, "weakest stage?"
Revan nodded.
Anakin asked, "but what is the transformation truly like in it's strongest stage?"
Revan said, "a horrifying beast."
Padme asked, a bit scared, "and what does the beast look like?"
"A large winged beast, as big as a house, as fearsome as a dragon when they stub a toe, and as dangerous as a million forest fires", Revan described.
Everyone went pale after hearing that.
Lilith asked, "but what does Sam have to do with Vader?"
Revan then sighed.
"Because Sam…. Is the descendant of Vader", Revan said.
The whole entire room fell dead quiet when they heard that.
Anakin broke the silence and said, "so…. That's why he has the curse?"
"Yes", Revan said with a nod of his head.
Belos asked, "is there anything we can do?"
"Well, all we can do is help Sam to learn how to control his cursed form", Revan said.
Sam looked at everyone. He really hoped they could help him.
"We will be there to help you, Son", Belos said as he helped Sam stand up.
Sam said, "thank you, dad."
"Let's take you to a healer, so they can give something for the pain", Belos said.
Sam nodded as Belos led him away.
….
A few minutes later.
"Now make sure not to take that blindfold off", Kikimora said to Sam as she led him to where his birthday party was being held.
Sam said, "is this really necessary? I've had quite enough surprises for today!"
Kikimora said, "oh, but I think you'll like this one!"
Sam and Kikimora then made it to the door.
Kikimora then led Sam inside.
"You can take it off now, Prince", Kikimora said.
Sam removed the blindfold from his eyes…. And saw everyone there yelling, "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAM!"
This caused Sam to fall over in surprise.
Nelos, Anakin and Padme ran over and helped Sam back up.
Anakin asked, "are you okay?"
Sam asked, "yeah, just a surprise. So this is what you guys have been planning?"
The adults all nodded excitedly as Sam looked at all of the decorations.
There are balloons everywhere…. Streamers lined the walls.
Sam saw his birthday cake…. It was quite a large and delectable looking treat to feast upon.
Sam saw a lot of gifts on a table.
Eda asked, "so, what do you think?"
"I love it", Sam cried.
Sam instantly hugged his whole family, using his Scarlet Magic to make long arms to hug all of them close.
Everyone smiled.
"Now come on birthday boy, time for you to blow out the candles on your birthday cake", Eda said.
Sam sped over to the cake.
The others then stood by Sam.
Sam then blew out the candles.
Everyone began clapping, happy to see Sam so excited about his birthday.
Soon Sam began to take photos with his friends and family…. Each photo held a barrage of smiles.
….
We then see Sam in his room being hugged by his father.
Belos was not wearing his mask and he had tears falling down his face.
"Dad, please don't cry, I'm alright", Sam said as he hugged his father.
Belos said, "I was just so worried about you. My precious little one!"
Sam smiled as he felt his father kiss his forehead.
"I just didn't want to lose you…. I just can't handle losing another person who means so much to me", Belos said.
Sam said, "you'll never lose me. I promise you, I'll make sure you don't lose me…."
Belos smiled as he hugged his son close to him.
Belos said, "I just love you so much."
"I love you too dad", Sam said with a smile on his face.
The two continued to hug.
….
Marek asked Luz, "so how do our dad's meet papa?"
"You'll see in just a minute", Luz said with a giggle….
….
As a way to have some fun while waiting for the newer episodes of the show, SuperSentai199 and I decided to write our own What If stories connected to We're Wizards, Not Warriors, as stories made up by Luz and the kids.
I'll be publishing this and the regular story together at the same time.
