Bumpbadump. Welcome to the prequel to Life Starts now where I expand more on what happened in Kane's life before his story in Life Starts Now. And yes. That means less flashbacks for Life Starts Now
One thing. Some of Kane's backstory is explained in the first three chapters of Life Starts Now. And I don't want to rewrite the events in a lazy way.
And I'm too lazy to rewrite everything :/ so I'll just leave it to you whether you want to read this or Life Starts Now first
Not only that. Things will start slowly. Because I can't tell an entire story from a kid to being a deathtrooper in one or two chapters. Whether you think it's a bad thing or not I don't care.
A warning. Though. Some things might be inconsistent to Life Starts Now. And to the Star Wars Canon.
Now then. I can't keep you waiting now can I?
And rated M cuz why not?
P.S. this is also a slight crossover with Final Space. Any of you who've seem the show should recognize some things
Chapter 1: From the Ashes
Probably about 11-12 years before Life Starts Now
Age:10-11
Height: 4'7
Kane ….. a name that haunts a small child as It is the real link between him and his life…. He never could remember his life before a truly fateful day
First person dreamscape
I walked through a town I once knew. Everything seemed normal enough. Though I couldn't remember why I was wandering alone. But I was. Wearing my favorite jacket and gloves. To which I loved the winter season. It's just something about the snow I really liked
Not only that. It was like this all year long. I couldn't imagine a day without it
I look around to see all the business shops, weird old statues, and a few people walking around on a somewhat snowy day…. I adjust my black scarf as I looked at one kid probably younger than I am being chased by another kid with snowballs
I thought it might be a wholesome sight. But I thought nothing of it. Or ever will
"Hey kid" said a man I believe I recognize. I turn around to see an average looking man an entire foot taller than me at 5'7 holding a log in his arm "Wandering the town alone again?"
I couldn't resist a smile as I look up at him. This in turn gets him to slightly grin
"Well next time. Wear a hat" said the man ruffling my black hair. When he stopped I adjusted my scarf to cover my face up to my eyes. "Heh. I find it amazing how your eyes are still blue. Tell your father I said 'hey'. Ok?"
"You got it Norman" I said out of instinct. I remember that the man now named Norman is someone who knew my father. He then ruffles my hair one last time before continuing to make his way
After watching him leave I see at the corner of my eye. And I see a shop. I ran as fast as I could yo see what they were selling. And boy I loved the sight of it
Badass looking knives. Ranging from many cool designs. I imagine myself having one and looking super cool with it. But it's definitely something I knew I'll have to wait for
I then began to walk around the town further until I see a circle with two letters that had two footprints in it. I will never understand what that was supposed to be. Nor will I ever care
I continued to walk around as I watched moving vehicles and busy streets. But then. As I walked. I see a strange looking rectangular thing on the wall
I took a look at it and wondered what it could be. Is it some sort of present for someone? Hell. Whoever put it there has a weird way of giving gifts
I thought nothing of it as I continued to walk around the town greeted by whoever happened to see me
But then. I felt like I should head back home. I was just about to do that until
*Blam*
A man in my vision suddenly had a hold in his chest as he collapsed as everyone nearby looked at him for a brief moment stunned before many started to run while others tried to look for where he shot came from and ran
I didn't know what to do. But I then began to ran the direction where I believed my house was. And sd I ran. Some of the building started to explode. At first I didn't know how until I saw one particular place blew up
It was where I saw the rectangle shaped thing on the wall. It then began to click my mind as I realized what I saw was a bomb. Someone planted bombs in around town!
I felt the urge to get home even faster as I then ran as fast as I could. But as I ran. I watched as my hometown started to burn down
All so suddenly. All so quickly without any warning. I never thought anyone could be this evil.
But as I ran. I could hear blasterfire, loud voices, and fire. As I ran as I see fellow citizens of the empire duck for cover while other are shooting people I don't recognize
It wasn't hard for me to put two and two together as I could only wish the best for the empire citizens. I ran as fast as I could before. I could hear lots of panic as I continued running. Then. I heard one particular voice I recognized
I look towards the direction. If the familiar voice. I ran towards it and to my surprise I see Norman with his hand on his lower torso while his other was holding a blaster pistol
"Norman!" I shouted running towards him
"Kid. Listen to me *Pant* there are snipers where you were running. You could've gotten yourself killed…. But you didn't." said Norman as I helped him up. I put my head down in shame as he puts his hand on me making me face towards him "But. Run through the right spots. They shouldn't be able to see you. And don't even think about running back"
"but what about you?" I said as he points towards the narrow ridges between buildings
"I have this. I'll be fine." Said Norman as I reluctantly ran where he told me too
As I made my way through. I could hear a voice I don't recognize… but I already didn't like the sound of it so far
"This attack is successful so far. When should we expect their reinforcements?" said one voice
"We need to gather many of the supplies we need before retreating" said another
I couldn't think of anything to do besides making my way through the damn spaces. And once I reached the end of it passing each crate. And hoping I was too quiet or everything was too loud for any of those Invaders to hear me
When I reached the end. I was at a street I recognized and I could mage my way home to. As I followed my usual path I could see bodies of both the people he knew and the invaders laying around…. Dead
I tried to hold in a hurl as I kept telling myself that reaching home was more important. Even if there is a gross amount of blood littering the streets and snow
I continued running while occasionally being seen by other survivors that look at me in curiosity. I see… I see another man I recognize as he sees me. He then yells out a name that I recognized as he gestures for me to go inside the house
The name sounded like…. "Kane"… I immediately run in and I hug woman who hold me tightly. The man then calls out to the woman telling her to get out of the house a d that there is more coming as the woman told him she won't leave without him. Then they proceeded to argued for a few moments before all three of us
"Get our out of here!" said the man grabbing a blaster and pointing it at the door
"But what about you?" said the woman
"GO." Said the man as tears go down the woman's eyes before she takes my hand and we both run through the back door
I look back to see flashing red lights. I could only wonder if the man survived or not….
Me and the woman ran towards an unknown area as I look up and see Empire ships starting to land. It gave me somewhat of a sense of hope. Though normally I would have preferred that they came sooner. But I'm just glad they came at all
More and more buildings start to fall apart but me and the woman continued running. But then. A large piece of debris was just about to land on me. My eyes widened with fear seeing how this could be my end
The woman pushed me out of the way as the majority of it hit her instead of me while a piece a slight piece guys me on the head. Luckily it wasn't that hard. As some blood started to drop from my forehead to my chin
I look at the woman as she looks at me with devastated eyes with tears rapidly streaming down her face
"I'm sorry. But you'll have to leave me here… I will only slow you down" She said
"No I don't want to leave you!" I said in response
"Your going to have too!... I'm so sorry my baby boy" said the woman as I recognize there are rebel footsteps approaching,
I quickly hide in a broken building. I quickly his under a bed as I drop my scarf. I was just about to reach out for it until I heard "I heard some footsteps I'm here!" which made me immediately retract my hand
I was worried that the invaders will look for me so as quietly as o could I crawled and hid behind some nearby rubble
My heart never had beated faster than it ever did. I was so scared out of fear I couldn't let out a peep even if I wanted too
I felt too scared to even moved as the invader's footsteps continued to get closer and closer. Until suddenly….
*Blam*
He could hear the invader fall down dead. I took a small peak at what happened. Then the person who killed the invader points his gun at me for a moment. Before lowering it realizing I was only an empire kid
"Come out. I shall take you to safety" said a very distorted-ish voice. I fully come out to see…..
It is the coolest thing I have ever seen. He looked like a very tall and scarier version of a shadowtrooper, I didn't know what to say as I took his hand. I then pick up my scarf and put it back on
He leads me outside where with no effort at all he shoots down every revel he saw. I have never seen this kind of accuracy before
He continued to lead me to this place where I saw lots of Stormtroopers making strategies, or being medics while there was an officer who appeared to be in charge
"Run to him" said the very tall soldier
"But wait .. who are you? What are you?" I asked
"…." Said the very tall soldier "I'm a Death trooper"
I look at him curiously. Having never heard that kind of soldier…. A deathtrooper
The Deathtrooper then leads me through more broken rubble as he made sure to keep us both out of sight of the large groups of Invaders walking around
I still felt scared but yet I feel a slight comfort that he is here. I looked at the destruction of my hometown as I continued to followed him. After a day like this. I could never be the same.
We both eventually find a small broken apartment building with a rebel officer and many Stormtroopers making calls and reports on what happened. I couldn't help myself as I run ahead towards the officer and clinging onto him tightly. I feel like ice finally reached safety
"A child?" said the officer looking down at me before looking at the Deathtrooper
My vision then starts to blur….
First Person dreamscape end
Dream vision
"Lets name him…. Kane. Yes. Kane. I really like that name" said a feminine voice as the small child sees familiar shadows of a man and a woman
"Kane… you called me… Kane… is that my name?" said the small child reaching his hand out for the shadows he couldn't reach.
He watched the shadows star to disappear as he could clearly see who exactly they were….. the man and woman from before. It then clicks his mind….
They are his parents. They then turn around to walk towards a light
"wait… don't leave me… Mom! Dad! Don't leave me all alone!" said the small child as he realized that they aren't coming back as they disappeared into the light
Dream vision end
Play Ghost Giant – By the Lake
The small child when his world came down upon him. But however it's because of that day. He wanted to fight back. Apparently he felt alone after that one day. Constant fire and pain. For the short time it happened it felt like it will never end. And the pain still feels fresh. Even if it has been nearly a week
"!" said the small child waking up on a chair with heavy breathing. In a room alone with nothing bud a bed, a window, and a stool as he hears a door open behind him
"Dearie? Is something wrong?" said an old lady looking very worried as an old man with a cane followed after her. They both see the boy's breathing start to stop as his eyes start get teary as he runs into the old lady wrapping his arms around her
"Good golly you cause a ruckus" said the old man
"Its ok little one… I know what happened about a week ago still hurts. But you have to remember. Everything will have a silver lining" said the old lady
"…" said the small child. Continuing to hold onto the old lady as she embraces him in an attempt to comfort him
"There there. Kiddo. I know you are hurting. We want to help you the best we can" said the old man as he caresses the small child's head. When they stopped the old man leaves the room while the lady puts a glass of water on the little desk
The boy then began to sit onto a stool and tried to get his mind off the very event that has put him in this situation. Because of this he couldn't think of anything but it. He couldn't stop thinking about the merciless rebels that did so much damage
They didn't show a hint of mercy when they sniped an innocent man in the boy's vision. They didn't hesitate to make everything explode. Ruining many things that have been built. But the worst being….. them taking away his parents….
His mind was clouded with so much grief he couldn't think of anything positive. This feeling of dread continued to plague him as he continued to sit alone with a few years streaming down both of his eyes. He then gets up and looks out the small window
He could still see all the damage made by the rebels. The fire may have been put out. But the damage is still there. In what was once a normal town turned into what resembled a warzone. He even sees a squad of Stormtroopers marching around
Without them. Who knows how much more damage those rebel scum could have done? He then sits back on the stool and continues to weep. Eventually. He drinks the glass of water before attempting to keep himself from crying
Meanwhile
"Richard. What are we going to do? The boy lost everything" said the old lady
"I'm afraid there's nothing much we can do other than watch him for time being Margaret" said the old man now named Richard as he lights candle putting it on a table
"I know that. But surely there's got to be something we can do" said the old lady now named Margaret taking a seat on a chair
"Well… I can't think of anything….. maybe... You'd think he'd want to see those Stormtroopers again? Or…. Join them?" said Richard sitting on another chair looking at a very old picture of his younger self in stormtrooper armor
"Are you really going to do that to the boy?" said Margaret worried that Richard may force him to join the Empire army
"No. I will leave that choice up to him." Said Richard putting the picture down. "But should we really think about it at a time like this?"
"…" said Margaret
The next morning
The boy wakes up with a slight headache. He still is feeling down about what had happened not long ago. He knew it was something he could never have stopped. He takes his scarf and holds onto it. He still couldn't think what to do
He looks out the window to see lots of Stormtroopers patrolling what's left of his town. He didn't want to imagine what could have happened if they hadn't came when they did. He then gets an idea and starts to put on his jacket and scarf, and grabbing a box before running out of the room and past Richard and Margaret
"Where are you going?" said Margaret raising an eyebrow at why the boy suddenly is going out. And with a box no less, while Richard reads a newspaper
"I want to check a few things" said the boy as he opens the door and leaves
"Aren't you going to stop him?" said Margaret worried
"Nah. I don't think he will cause too much trouble" said Richard believing that nothing bad will happen to the boy since there are stormtrooper squads everywhere. If he and Margaret are unable to do it. Then surely the stormtroopers will
To the boy
The boy walks through the streets he once knew. Seeing alit of wrecked vehicles. Small fires here and there. Many wrecked businesses and shops. He thought it was very much a shame to see if all go to waste. The only bright side to him was that there was no more further destruction and dead bodies
It will forever be something he cannot unsee. Even he wants to
He looked at the store with the knives. He notices that the windows have been smashed. And pretty much everything stolen. He shakes his head and walks down further. He walks the oath where he knew his house is
He continued to walking through the ruined town earning the curious stares of survivors and Stormtroopers that happened to see him pass by
"Pfft. Kid looters" thought a Stormtrooper watching the boy make his way through a mountain of rubble. Before crawling under a car
The boy then sees his house not that far away. But it looks likes it's been through hell. As he notices the door has been broken down. And lots of holes. The boy ran further towards it and entered through the broken hallway
All the pictures that used to be on the wall. Are now either broken on the floor. Or simply just missing. The boy then picks up a broken portrait off the floor. It's family picture that had been taken nearly a year ago
He simply stares at it for a good 5 minutes just thinking about his parents at the time compared to how they probably feel now… his ye starts to shed a tear as he carefully removes the photo from the casing. He then walks into his room
It's been completely ransacked. He then begins to attempt to find what maybe left besides shredders pillow, broken bed and broken shelves. Pretty much everything is fine
He looks under his bed to find nothing but a small supply of blue flame candles. And a pocket knife. He then takes them both. He then goes into his parents room. It looked pretty ransacked as well
He then began to search through everything. But only could find a somewhat cheap looking necklace that belonged to his mother. And found many vinyl records owned by his father. He then began to dig through them
Only to find. That pretty much all except one, is all broken. He then takes the only intact vinyl record and starts to search everywhere else in the house. As he continued to search for his family's belongings. He heard a few scary footsteps start to enter the house
In fact. He heard the footsteps right when he was about to check the place he knew might have his father's cigars
"Alright who's there!?" said a scary voice… but it sounded familiar. Way too familiar for the joy to be scared of. He then grabs the few items and runs over to the source of the voice "You better come out now!"
The boy then runs to see who the voice belonged to. It made him happy
"NORMAN!" Said the boy running towards the voice who turned out to be Norman
"Kid?!-oof!" said Norman as he gets hugged by the boy "Careful there. I could've shot ya" in a monotone voice
"…." Said the boy burying his face in Norman's jacket as Norman Pat's his back
"*Sigh* I'm glad your ok kid…" said Norman "But what are you doing here?"
"…..taking what left" said the boy with a muffled voice before letting go of Norman before going over to pick up the things he found
"….you need a box?" said Norman making the boy make a slight smile in response. After a few moments Norman brought in a box and the boy put the few items he found. Norman felt a bit bad for the boy since he basically had very little left
The boy then walked over to the place where he believed kept his father's cigars. He made sure to do it when Norman wasn't watching he opened it to see a little box. He opens it to see that there was only a few left
He then puts them into the box of items he had and made sure to put then in areas where they aren't visible
"You got everything?" said Norman as the boy stares longingly at the box before picking it up and nodding to Norman. "You want me to walk you back?"
"N..no…. I'm good" said the boy as he gets the box and leaves his now broken home. And proceeded to walk back to the place he is currently staying in. He only felt a slight bit better that he is able to recover something at least. But that won't be ever enough compare to what he has lost
He walked through his hometown to see the streets are still a mess. He watched as there are still bloodstains in the snow. And a couple of survivors putting their hands by a fire just to keep warm. They didn't even bother to look at their surroundings. Just at the fire to provides them warmth
The boy could only wonder what they have lost to reduce them to this state. But he is sure that the Empire will fix this one way or another. That's what he's always known. The Empire can and will fix anything
After all. He could see imperial ships landing with building equipment being loaded out. The boy then gets further and further to the old couple's home as his mind is starting to cloud itself with grief. He still felt very crushed after all that's happened
"Just who could have done this?" thought the boy as he could only imagine how little those Invaders truly cares about his home and his people
He enters the home and sees Richard taking some medication pills while Margaret makes sure he doesn't overdose.
"Huh?-Marggy. The whippersnapper is back" said Richard slowly getting up and putting pressure on his back making a slight 'crack' sound to put his back into place. He couldn't care less about the box the boy was
Margaret wanted to ask about the box but couldn't bring herself to ask about it as the boy proceeded to walk to the room he was staying in. He made sure to close the door
He puts the box on the floor and opened it to see it's contents. He pulls out the cheap looking necklace to which was in the shape of a silver sword
He then gets a flash of his mother getting bombarded with rubble and met her end. He then clenches the necklace despite it being a bit pointy. He takes a good look at it before ramming his fist at the wall accidentally leaving a dent
Then the boy continued to stay in that position as tears flowed from his eyes. This was all he had left of his mother now. He then reaches with his other hand in the box and pulls out one of the cigars that is inside
Then he gets a flash of the last few moments of his father as he left the house with his mother where all he see is flashes of red through the window...
He then clenches the cigar in his hand as he continues to weep. His father of what he could remember loved to smoke his cigars….. he knew that they are bad for anyone. But at least they won't take lives including his father's as those invaders as fast as they were
He starts to wonder if he should smoke it for his father because for every cigar box he got he was sure to finish it one way or another
He drops to his hands and this tragedy continued to break him further and further. But then. Most of those Invaders had a symbol on them. That they wore like a badge. It's something he doesn't know…. But now…
It's definitely something he wants to find out
The next day
The boy wakes up once again. And there are some knocking on the outside door. He also realized he is still wearing his jacket and scarf
"Huh? Who are you?" said Richard at an unknown visitor accompanied by two Stormtroopers
"My name is Officer Collins" said the visitor now named Officer Collins as the boy peek around the corner to see and hear them
"What I your business here?" said Richard as Margaret comes to his side
"I've become there is a child here. We've only come to borrow him for a day" said Officer Collins "We promise we'll bring him back"
"Uh huh. And why would you want to see the child?" said Margaret a but suspicious of what's going on
"We come for mostly therapy work and tests" said Officer Collins as Richard scratches his chin and Margaret could instantly tell what Richard's answer is
"Richard are you sure you want to do this to Kane? He's been through so much" said Margaret…..
That name… Kane…. It appeared again… he would be able to perfectly remember . If his mind hadn't been so mentally torn
"Yes. This may be able to help him. Let me tell you my parents mad the same decision with me back in the day. And look how I turned out." said Richard as he was walking towards the boy… "There you are"
"…Wh-What are they here for?" said the boy in a slightly muffled voice curious to what will happen
"These people can help you boy. I suggest you take up their offer" said Richard gesturing to Officer Collins and the stormtroopers
"A-Are you sure?" said the boy as Richard nods to him in response. Before looking at Margaret
"Your decision. Not mine" said Margaret as the boy then walks up to Officer Collins. He then bends down to his level and puts on a smile
"Hey there. What is your name?" said Officer Collins
"I-Its….. Kane" said the boy aka Kane very shyly
"You don't have to worry Kane. We've only come to help" said Officer Collins in a comforting tone "How would you like to come with us?" holding out his hand
"….." said Kane as he thinks for a moment before nodding in response before taking Officer Collins's hand as he then gets up. There was an imperial bus right outside. And the backdoor suddenly opens and the four of them proceeded to enter it
"Feel free to sit wherever. We shall get to our destination shortly" said one of the two stormtroopers to Kane he looks that there are also about 16 other kids his age and older as Officer Collins goes to the driver's and proceeds to turn on the ignition
Kane sits down and wears his scarf tighter. As Collins continued to drive. A boy with brown while wearing a beanie went up and sat next to him. If Kane had to guess. The beanie boy looked about years old with brown hair. While also wearing a gray beanie. Though what Kane thought was strange way why there is a big bandage on his cheek
"Hi" said the beanie boy "I'm Stan" holding out his hand out to Kane. He only stared at his hand for a moment before taking it for a handshake "What's your name?"
"…..Kane" said Kane in a very muffled voice. Luckily Stan was able to hear it good enough to hear him
"So you live in this town as well?" said Stan as Kane nods in response
"….I know. A real bummer. And frankly I lived hear too. It's so sad to see this all crashing down" said Stan
"…." Said Kane looking down on the floor
"But you don't have to worry. Those assholes who did this will get what's coming to them" said Stan
"?" said Kane
"I know. I'm sure those are the rebels again. It certainly not the first time they've something like this" said Stan
"…. Rebels?" said Kane to which again Stan is able to hear despite Kane's muffled voice
"Yeah. From the rebel alliance. I heard they cause many tragedies like these. And frankly. There isn't much people other than ourselves to stop them" said Stan as he notices that Kane is clenching his fist. Stan then gets an idea and dug into his pocket "here" handing Kane a black stress ball
"…." Said Kane looking at the stressball curiously
"You might need it more than me" said Stan "If you need to squeeze something. Squeeze that ball" After saying it. Kane clenched the ball
"So this…. 'Rebel Alliance' did this to my home…" thought Kane as he feels like a fuse just started to burn inside him. He certainly isn't happy about what they have done
"Kane. I take it that you…. Let's day….. family?" said Stan as he could instantly tell how Kane is feeling
"!" said Kane "H-How?.."
"Believe me. I know those eyes you possess. Your just like me. Because I pretty much lost everything and everyone I held dear to those fucking jerkoffs." Said Stan looking a bit down "But now. I got pretty much nothing to lose anymore"
"…." Said Kane as he thinks about what Stan has just said. In fact. Stan might have lost a lot more than he has. But yet he is able to speak so casually to someone he never met. It makes him wonder why and how he is able to do it
"..You really don't speak much did ya?" said Stan
"…." Said Kane
"I take that as a yes" said Stan as he could clearly tell Kane might he to sad to say much at all
Then the vehicle comes to a stop
"Alright kids we have arrived. Please exit through the back door" said Officer Collins as the back of the vehicles begins to open everyone but Stan and Kane gets out.
"You nervous?" said Stan as Kane shrugs his shoulders in response as Stan leads him out of the van. They both saw what appears to be a building full of officers and Stormtroopers "Just what is this place?"
Officer Collins walks up to the two of them
"Boys. Please come. The doctors and tests are waiting" said Officer Collins as Stan and Kane follow him to catch up with the others. Kane and Stan saw kids going in and out of a certain room
"Holy shit dude. Did you really have to make it… spooky-ish?" said Stan as Kane nods in agreement
"God damn it" thought Officer Collins as he then gets an idea when he sees a robot rolling by
"Uuh…. Droid. Get them ready" said Officer Collins on a random Droid as it then stops in it's tracks upon hearing him
"Yes sir" said the robot as it then looks around "Who is 'them'?"
"Those two kids there" said Officer Collins pointing to Stan and Kane
"Oooh. I'm sorry. But I'll get it done" said the Droid rolls towards the two of them and examines them "I really like your hat" as the Droid reaches out it's hand towards Stan with it's two fingered hands before Stan takes a few steps back "Uh.. fine. But don't worry I won't hurt you both"
Kane and Stan proceeded to follow the robot as it rolls down a hallway as some kids were walking the other way
"Hey kid how'd it go?" said Stan to one of the passing kids who stops for a moment
"Just questions and scans" said a random kid before proceeding to continue his way.
"See. It's not gonna be all that bad-oh shit" said Stan before the Droid grabs both his and Kane's hand as it drags the two of them to the room
"Hello boys" said an unknown doctor looking at the two of them before looking at Stan. "You there. Go sit down as I will get to you in a little bit" as Stan does what he as told as Kane felt slightly nervous to how these questions and 'scanners' will be
"Don't worry bro. I'm right behind ya" said Stan briefly taking off his beanie to scratch his head before putting it back on
"Ok kid what is your name?" said the doctor
"K-Kane…" said Kane but with his voice being muffled the doctor couldn't hear him
"Kid. Take off your scarf I cannot hear you" said the doctor as Kane reluctantly takes off his scarf "See? Nothing to be ashamed about. Now tell me your name"
"…Kane" said Kane once again
"Very good. Now take off your jacket" said the doctor
"!" said Kane nervously "Wh-Why?"
"You can relax Kane. It's the last thing you'll have to take off" said the doctor as Kane reluctantly takes off his jacket "Now stand in the circle shaped thing right there and spread your arms wide"
"B-But Wh-What is this?" said Kane reluctantly doing what the doctor asked him to do
"God this kid is nervous" thought the doctor before pressing a button before saying "Its just the scanner. It's nothing to worry" as Kane could then feel a green light shine on him from head to toe for a few moments. He then took notice that Kane has an accent. A Spanish accent
Then the doctor looks at a screen as it turns green as the doctor then proceeded to write on a clipboard
"Ok Kane. You are finished. You may put your scarf and jacket on if you wish" said the doctor before looking at Stan "You there. Your turn" Stan then gets up from the seat
Kane then steps off and puts his things back on and proceeded to sit down where Stan was while Stan takes his place upon the scanner and stretches out his arms. Then. Like Kane. The doctor looks at a screen that then turns green
"Very good both of you. Now then. Droid. Lead them to the therapy room" said the doctor as the droid salutes him
"You got it bud! Alright you two boys. Let's roll" said the robot as it gestures for Stan and Kane to follow out of the room
"…" said Kane as he could only wonder how things will go from here as he and Stan continue to walk with the Droid as it rolls around for a little while watching stormtroopers go in and out of places. He isn't suspicious. It's just that. Is this really the best place for the so called 'therapy'?
"Pfft. Children" muttered a stormtrooper passing by
They stopped a room where the Droid then gets closer to it as if it was trying to hear what's going on
"Th-" said the Droid as the door then opens hitting it knocking it over "Owie" as then a bunch of mouse droids started to roll out of the room . Stan and Kane tried to hold in a few Snickers at the inconvenience while Stan really wanted to say 'sucks to be you' at the Droid
"Next" said a woman inside as a kid then exits the room.
"You go in first man" said Stan slightly pushing Kane in
"!?" said Kane as he stumbled into the room and looked around to see a couch
"Hello there" said a relatively short woman at 5'3 with red hair "What is your name?"
"K-Kane" said Kane shyly as she then inspects him and writes down something on her notebook
"Alright Kane. Tell me. How are you feeling today?" said the woman
"I… uh…." Said Kane as he isn't sure what to say. Seeing this. The woman then began to think of something that could get a response from him
"Ok let's try something else. .. did you recently experience any traumatic experiences?" said the woman
"II-IIIts…" said Kane as he really doesn't now what to say….. "T-The rebels…. Th-they…" Kane then clenches onto the armrest "...They took e-everything" with a slightly devastated/angry tone
The lady then began to write down one a notebook as she then said "What is everything?" however. She also noticed Kane's accent
"….." said as he clenched the armrests harder as he looks to the side
"Are you having any negative thoughts?" said the lady as Kane slowly nods in response… "Did these rebels take away everything you held dear?" Kane slowly nods once again "Do you have any negative thoughts?"
Kane feeling a bit weird that she asked the same question again. "Y….yes"
"Would you want to get back at these rebels that took everything?" said the lady as Kane then slightly raises his head to look at her. She then tried to think if something ask him. Only to repeat the same question for the third time
"Do you have any negative thoughts?" said the lady
Kane.. having a feeling she will ask that many times more then said "W-Why ask m-me that a million times more?... I-Its all I have…. Negative thoughts" looking down
"…" said the lady as she writes down a few more things "I see this isn't working. Oh well. We are finished. I'm sorry I've not been much help. But maybe someone can"
"R-Really?" said Kane as she nods. Kane then gets up and walks out the door to see Stan seemingly waiting for him
"WHOA- shit man. You startled me" said Stan fixing his beanie before giving Kane a slight punch in the arm. Kane didn't really care.
"Next!" said the lady as Stan looks inside
"Alright bud I'll see you a little while" said Stan going in. Kane then sits down upon the floor. But the very question that the lady asked him bothered him
"Are you having any negative thoughts?"
Those words…. To him it's like asking a blind man if he can't see. Nope he isn't sure what to do now…. But.. she did ask him if he wanted to get back at those scumbags
Kane continued to sit for much of the longer until the droid from earlier came back
"I'm sorry Stan I couldn't find any.. Oh hello Kane." Said the Droid
"!" said Kane surprised that the droid knows his name "H-How do you know my name?!"
"Oh. Stan told me. He seemed pretty happy to meet someone like you." Said the droid it then notices that Kane is still sad while also starting to calm down
"I see that you are sad. Would you like me to get you something?" said the Droid
"…..no" said Kane
"Very well. But don't come crying to me if you change your mind" said the Droid while Kane couldn't care less as he squeezes the stress ball
Nearly an hour later
"Thank you for everything" said Stan opening the door to which it ended up hitting the droid once again "Oh my God! Are you ok!?"
"No worries Stan. I am fine. May I request help from you two?" said the Droid as it tries to use it's arms to bring itself up until Kane and Stan managed to pull it up and back on it's wheels "Thank you both very much."
Then. Officer Collins walked by. He looked like he was looking for Kane and Stan but glad he did. And a bit pleased the droid watched them like he asked
"Have you two finished the therapy and scan?" said Officer Collins as Kane and Stan nodded in response "Good. Droid. You are finished"
"Thank you sir" said the Droid as it rolls away
"Alright let's head back you boys. We're just waiting on you two" said Officer Collins a Kane and Stan follow him
Throughout the building Kane could hear more scans and questions going on throughout the place. And frankly he could only wonder. How many more fellow imperial kids' lives did the rebels ruin?
The three of them get back in the vehicle to see the stormtroopers and other kids earlier. Kane and Stan proceeded to sit in the same place they say earlier as the vehicle started to leave
Afyer a few minutes of sitting Kane then digs his pockets and brought out the black stress ball and holds it to Stan
"No man. Keep it" said Stan "I told you that you'll need it more" Kane then looks at him then at the stress ball
"…ok" said Kane
Meanwhile
The doctor looking through many written notes and looking at files sorting each one
"lets see…. Only 12 out of 160 today?" said the doctor looking slightly disappointed. "Usually there's more." The doctor then grabs the 12 files of positives. To which included both Kane and Stan. He then proceeded to press a button for a hologram call to man
"What is it Dr. Brom?" said the man in the hologram
"General. I have found 12 new positives today" said the doctor now named Dr. Brom
"Really?. Send the positive files to me." Said the man in the hologram
"Yes sir." Said Dr. Brom as he sends the digital files to the general
Back to Kane
"Alright Kane. This is your stop. Trooper. Escort him home" said Officer Collins
"Yes sir" said the stormtrooper as he holds his hand at Kane to which he reluctantly takes as they both exit the vehicle
"Hey man wait up!" said Stan following them
"Stan get back here" said Officer Collins
"Dude. I've got nowhere to go other than that fucking hellhole." Said Stan "Besides. Give me time with my friend. Please?"
"Uh.. fine." Said Officer Collins as Stan the sprints after Kane and the stormtrooper
"….So how was it kid?" said the Stormtrooper
"…" said Kane as he looked at his stress ball before looking at the stormtrooper. He also looks at the streets once again. There is certainly less debris and bodies lying around. But that didn't mean the bloodstains or people who were ruined are decreased at all
"Oh.. not much of a talker. But no worries. We should get there soon" ask the stormtrooper as he then noticed 4 people warming their hands around a fire from a burning barrel. Both he and Kane felt pity for them
"Hey guys wait up!" said Stan catching up to them
"Hey. Aren't you supposed to be with Collins?" said the stormtroopers
"I got permission to stay from him" said Stan
"Fair enough" said the stormtrooper as the three of them passing a homeless right next to the knife store. Kane immediately recognizes that the homeless guy was the owner of the store with a little cup that said 'anything helps' Kane then tugged at the stormtrooper's arm "huh?, What is it?" Kane them pointed at the man
The stormtrooper then gets a coin and tosses it into the former store owner's cup as then makes a small hand gesture of gratitude in return
They then reach Richard and Margaret's place to see pretty much that it is still mostly intact. Richard was on a rocking chair outside as he then takes notice of the three of them
"Alright boy. You got yourself from here?" said the stormtrooper as Kane nods to him in response as he runs over to Richard followed by Stan as the stormtrooper walked back to the imperial vehicle
Richard the gets up from it as he sees Kane and Stan walking up to him
"Margaret. Kane is back. And he brought a friend" said Richard making Margaret come out in curiosity.
"Friend? Kane made a friend?" said Margaret since she has seen Kane as a shy little child from what she has seen of him. But she is happy that he is able to make a friend she then approaches the two of them "Hello there young man. What is your name?"
"Stan. My name is Stan. It's nice to meet ya" said Stan
"Stan? Wait…. Your Vince's kid right" said Margaret as Stan looked slightly confused
"Who's Vince?" said Stan curiously making Margaret realize he isn't who she thought he was.
"Oh nevermind I'm sorry" said Margaret "Please come in" as She let's Stan and Kane inside while Richard just went to sit back on his chair "Make yourselves at home boys" as she then walks into the kitchen
"So. This the place you have been staying for a while" said Stan as Kane nods in response. "It looks pretty nice." As Kane then proceeded to walk up to the room he was staying in. When Stan followed him. There was a lot less… stuff than he expected. Besides a box, a bed, a stool with a lamp, a little coffee table, and a window.
Stan did want to ask if Kane if he was a minimalist for a moment due to Kane's.. antisocial-ness. He decided it's probably best not too. Plus. Looking at his town. There probably wasn't anything left for him
"Hello boys I brought some bags of chips and soda. So please. Make yourselves comfortable" said Margaret bringing a bunch of bags of chips and soda cans on a tray and putting it on the little coffee table before leaving
Stan then takes one of the bags and starts to eat the chips
"*munch* y'know… your super lucky to be staying with nice people like them *chomp*" said Stan earning a curious look from Kane
"?" said Kane looking at Stan curiously "What makes you say that?"
Stan while feeling slightly accomplished that he got Kane to speak a full sentence to him. He also noticed Kane has an accent. But decided on asking about it later "…Well let me tell ya. If you live with a guy who knows the real world very well to the point where he'd give you a taste of it. You get something like this" pointing to the bandage on his face
"Ouch" thought Kane as he then grabs a can and opens it "…."
"You wanna know how I got this?" said Stan
"Uh…no I'm fine" said Kane as he takes a sip from his soda. As he really doesn't want to know.
"Suit yourself" said Stan finishing up his chip bag before moving onto a soda can "Something on your mind?"
"…. You know….. do you think there hope for anyone at all. With those stupid rebels running around?" said Kane
"Hm… If you ask me. People aren't born to be killers. They are made. If there is going to be rat bastards like those around. Your damn right there will be retaliation." Said Stan "So yeah. I think there is hope"
"Really?" Said Kane as he thinks about what Stan has said. It makes him feel slightly better but not by much
"Yeah man. Who else wouldn't knock those rebels down a peg?" said Stan opening another bag before looking out the window "Damn. It's getting late. I'm gonna head out" getting up from the bed
"W-Wait! Don't you have a place to stay here?" said Kane
"Hm… fair point…. Is your folks fine with it?" said Stan
"….I can ask…" said Kane as he walks out of the room he was staying in hoping to find either Margaret or Richard
He walks to the kitchen to see Richard drinking something he pulled out of the fridge
"Hello laddy. Anything you need?" said Richard putting a bottle back in the fridge
"...Can uh.. Stan stay for a sleepover?" said Kane as he gives Richard puppy dog eyes
"Aye no worries. If Stan if fine staying here then he can" said Richard. Normally he would have said no. But since Kane of all people is asking for something like this. And since he's been through so much. He thought it probably wouldn't hurt at all
Kane then made a small smile before running up to the room he was staying in to see that Stan has made it through another bag of chips
"Well? What did they say?" said Stan
"Yes" said Kane with his slight smile still lingering
"Alrighty then. I guess I'm in" said Stan as Richard comes into the room to put down a sleeping bag before leaving "Sweet"
Kane then hears some sounds as he then looks out the window to see some people cleaning whatever debris is on the ground
"Whatcha looking at?" said Stan
".. those" said Kane pointing outside prompting Stan to look outside to see what's going on
"So. The cleanup crew finally arrived." Said Stan as Kane gives him a curious look
"Clean up crew?" Kane
"Yeah. They always come after a town is destroyed when they are sure there are no threats." Said Stan looking as he sees the workers do their job
"I guess it's about time they came" thought Kane because he doubted that the empire wouldn't leave any helpless town unattended
"*Yawn* it's getting pretty late. I'm gonna go crash. Wake me in the morning" said Stan as he grabs the sleeping bag and proceeded get in it and started to fall asleep
Kane was starting to feel tired as well as he is pretty sure it's past his normal bedtime. He looks at Stan for a brief moment and stares at his bandage. Not only does it start to look like it's wearing. But it looks like he got it recently
Part of him doesn't want to think about it. While the other part of him could imagine a very strict person would do this to Stan. But upon thinking about how Stan described the person. That person must've suffered worse than both him and Stan
He then gets his box and puts his stress ball that Stan gave him iinside
He gets in his bed and holds onto a pillow and he begins to think. Will he have to live a life like Stan has? Where he has to suffer possible beatings or sternness? Kane felt a little scared that he might have too as he hugs the pillow tighter
Kane tries to stay awake but the tiredness can only make him sleepier and sleepier as he closes his eyes.
First person dreamscape
I find myself in a ship at least I think it's the inside of a ship. I don't know why but I just am. I look at myself and I see that I'm a stormtrooper with a blaster in my hand. I was so confused and yet I decided to wander down the hallways where I could only hear scary noises of silence
I heard faint blaster fire somewhere. I don't know why but I felt like I had to see what is going on. And for some reason I knew which for to open as I open the door to reveal dead stormtroopers littered all over the floor
My heart sank as I just missed this massacre. If I've been here earlier but I don't know if I would've joined them or saved them. I felt scared that the killer is nearby
"Psst Kane. Over here" said a voice that made me turn around. I look to see that it's Stan for some reason waving to me. He then proceeded to walk into the darkness
"Stan?" I said "Stan wait!" as I run after him. I followed him up into the darkness that he disappeared in. I was too scared to go in. I didn't know what to do know
I turn around and I suddenly see a wooden door I could've sworn wasn't there before. It then proceeded to open and there was a very ominous feeling coming from it. I still didn't want to run into the darkness that Stan ran into. No matter how creepy the wooden door is
"Kaaaane… why didn't you come for me?" said an very scary but yet familiar voice as I see two very VERY long arms start to sprout from the opened do
I was scared frozen as I saw the arms pulls themselves to reveal that they belong too… dad. I couldn't stop thinking. Was he angry? Was he happy to finally see me? Is he just…. Weird?
A head pokes out from under the door. When I saw it I knew damn well that that wasn't my dad as I pointed my gun at it and started shooting
"Hahahaha!" said the humanoid thing as the laser don't have any affect on it. They just bounce off like nothing. I then back into the darkness that Stan went in
"Fine be that way. You can run and hide from me. But you can't escape the othersiiiiide hehehe the Empire shall fall" said the humanoid
I was just about to bolt further I to the darkness until I heard about what the humanoid said about the Empire. But now… I don't feel so afraid… I feel more… angry...
"Fuck it" I thought as I turned around and charged at the humanoid head on. The humanid seemed a bit surprised that I did this. But it seemed amused with me as it smiled and retreated into the door.
I got through the door hoping to kick it's ass. Only do the door to shut behind me. Before I turn around to see a blonde man in black
He then ignites a green saber. It made me realize what he was. A Jedi. I look behind him see countless bodies of Empire civilians, workers and Stormtroopers most of them have lightsaber cuts….. this only fueled my anger
I attempted to shoot him with my gun only for each laser to be blocked by his saber as he gets closer and closer. I didn't care if he was going to kill me or not. He clearly did that
Then. The asshole Jedi cut my gun I half before stabbing me with it. But before the Jedi could choo me in half. A very tall figure knocked the Jedi out by a chip to the neck
The figure appeared to be some sort of very tall. I wanted to be scared of him. But I just couldn't bring myself to it
"I hope you had a good sleep boy. Now. Wake up. I'll be seeing you soon." Said the figure to which which what appeared to be an familiar looking old man. Pretty tall around 6'2 as he turned around and disappeared
Kane already has a feeling like he hasn't seen the last of him already
First person dreamscape end
"!" said Kane as he wakes up from his dream. To see he has been clenching info the pillow. The sun was starting to be coming up. He then looks around and sees that Stan is still sleeping. Kane gets up and looks put the window to sees many debris is pretty much gone. But there were still workers cleaning the place
Kane then gets down and starts shaking Stan
"…Stan" said Kane shaking Stan some more. "….Wake up."
"Zzzz….. fuck off Stephen zzzzzzzzz" said Stan as he continued to sleep. While Kane continued to shake Stan
"Zzzzstephen stopzzzz shoot zzzz" said a sleeping Stan Kane then looked at the leftover bags if chips they didn't eat and sodas. He the grabs one of the bags and shakes if at his ear "zzzzchipzzzz yummyzzzz" as he tried to reach for the bag of chips in his sleep
Kane then gets an idea and moved sleeping Stan into where the light was shining through the window
"zz-ah fuck" said Stan squinting his closed eyes as he starts to wake up "Wha?... The hell Kane?" he said groggingly as Kane throws the bag of chips at his face "Hey what was-ooh. BBQ chips" He the gets up and starts to eat what's inside the bag
He then looks out the window
"Damn. They've been working all night. Even to the damn morning" said Stan getting up "Hm…. You want to explore or something like that?"
"….Th-This early?..." said Kane as Stan nods in response as he finished up the bag of chips. As he goes out the door as Kane followed behind him after grabbing another soda and bah of chips, puts on his jacket and scarf
"Where are you two doing?" said Margaret seemingly out of nowhere while Richard reads a book without a care
"We are going to stroll around. We won't be gone for long" said Stan as Margaret then turns to Richard
"Let the boys do what they want as long as they don't cause trouble" said Richard while Margaret sighs to herself before nodding to Stan
Stan and Kane leave their housing and proceeded to walk down the streets. They see that the workers have pretty much cleaned up most of the destruction caused by the rebel alliance. This makes Kane hope that more help from the Empire will come soon
He sure they will. But he is unsure when
They walk down the streets once again. They could still see workers sweeping and moving things around. But what hasn't changed was the presence of the people who were ruined by the rebel attack. But what stuck out to Kane
Was the former store owner was still in the same spot. He hasn't moved at all. Kane felt a lot of sympathy for the man and proceeded to walk over to him
"Hey Kane where are you going?" said Stan as he watches Kane approach a homeless bum
"?" said the former store owner seeing Kane approach him. He wasn't expecting a child of all people to come to him. Kane then puts the bag of chips and soda can in front of the store owner. He points to those then at himself curiously while Kane nods in response "Oh thank you much kid!" as he then pulls them closer to him
Kane was just about to walk away until he heard "Hey wait"
Kane turns around to the former store owner as he digs in his pocket to bring our a little stormtrooper plush and tosses it too him
"Take it kid. You've helped me a lot today" said the former store owner waving to Kane.
Kane upon catching and looking at the little plush proceeded to smile behind his scarf and wave back at him. Before walking over to Stan
"Huh. You're a nice guy. You know that?" said Stan ruffling his hair
"…" said Kane as his hair gets ruffled for moment before they continue to walk
"Holy shit. Those assholes really did a number on this place" thought Stan looking around at many broken things throughout the town
The two of them walked further and further downtown to the see many of the unfinished cleanup. A feeling of depression flowed through Kane as he looked at what was once his childhood.. a precious childhood robbed of him
It's only a matter of time before the workers will come and clean up this place. The thought does not make Kane feel much better as they both saw little rat beasts scurry away at the sight of them
Kane looks at his plush and at at many broken places. He still wished that they came earlier. While Stan contemplated to himself of it was truly a good idea to explore around here. But it also reminded him of similar things happening to him
However. He really understands Kane's pain as they trek further and further throughout the town. And seeing what is left of it, the people, and the whole foods and stuff. They eventually reach what appears to be the end of the town
Not only that. This part of the town seemed abandoned
"Hm. You uh… wanna head back?" said Stan as Kane nods to him as they turned around and started to walk back. But before they could get far. What appeared to be a hungry looking dog monster as it sets it's sights on the two of them
It growled at him and started to approach them both
"Kane…. Make sure your ok front of me. And don't make any sudden movements." Said Stan as they slowly backed away while Stan made sure Kane was behind him while also picking up a rock
The dog thing started to grow very impatient as it proceeded to run right at them
"Shit! Kane let's bounce!" said Stan throwing the rock at the dog thing as it perfectly dodges it
Kane and Stan ran as fast as they could. But so far Kane knew this town mostly well. He could remember passageways that could be used for an escape. Kane notices a large pipe that he knew he and Stan can fit through. And pointed at it
"What!?" said Stan while running as Kane jumps and slides down the pipe. To which luckily wasn't a sewer pipe. But more of an unused one. Stan then follows in as they both slide through the pipe through all it's twists and turns
They could both hear the dog thing was still tracking them
When the else ended they were both dropped onto a brick surface and landed one of boxes. They both quickly get up and they both could see the monster above them trying to squeeze it's way through a crack
They both proceeded to run down a path while they were being chased by the dog monster
"You know your way around here right!?" said Stan as Kane nods to him in response as they the dog monsters gets closer and they see another pipe which had a light shining through
"That will lead us out of here" said Kane
"Dude say that without your scarf!" said Stan as Kane jumps through one last pipe into the light. Stan thought this was stupid but believed that Kane knows what he is doing as he jumps in as well.
They two of them find themselves back on the street as they still make a run for it from the dog monster until suddenly
*BLAM*
The two of them turn around to see the dog beast down dead. They look to where the shot came from. Kane saw that it was Norman. He was very surprised that him of all people where here. But grateful he is
"*sigh* Kane. I don't know why you and your friend is out here. And frankly I don't care. But you can't around this area while beasts like those things are starting to show up more often" said Norman in a bit disappointed/monotone voice
"..im sorry Norman" said Kane feeling a bit guilty as he walked over to hug him as Norman slowly pats his head
"Its fine kiddo. I'm just glad you and your friend is ok" said Norman "Cmon you two let's get out if here before another or something worse starts to make it's way here." As he then leads the two of them back towards the safe areas of the town
"So uhh… Kane. You know this guy?" said Stan briefly taking off his beanie to scratch his head. As Kane nods in response
"Yeah. I knew his parents" said Norman "But let's not talk about wounds that are still fresh"
"Oh-ok" said Stan as they three of them continued walking
Later
"Alright Kane. I know it's incredibly irresponsible to do this. But I don't care" said Norman "And I'm sure you know your way." As Kane and Stan nod to him before running up ahead
Kane made sure to hold onto his stormtrooper plush. Though Norman did wonder where he got it from. He just assumed his friend (Stan) gave it to him
Kane and Stan make there way back to the home they see Richard standing outside the staircase holding a cane
"There you boys are" said Richard seemingly happy to see them back. "You boys have fun?"
"Uh.. yes" said Stan
"Oh well. I'm assuming you boys got into a shenanigan or two. Let me tell you this. Me and Marggy did tons of crap like that when we were you guy's age ho-ho!" said Richard "Please come in once again" as they all went back inside
"ugh… I'm tired as fuck…" muttered Stan as they enter the house as Kane nods in agreement as they both head back to the room they are staying in
When they got back in. Kane then puts his stormtrooper plush inside the box of his belongings. He then pulls out one of the blue fire candles. He contemplated if he should've grabs a lighter. Of at least check for more of them
After he puts the candle back in. He starts to wonder how much longer he will stay with Richard and Margaret. Not only that. He also wl erred how much longer Stan will be sticking around. He then gets back in his bed and begins to sleep
Though one thing he hopes. Is that he doesn't live with someone that Stan has been. As he then remembers his bandage on his face as he begins to fall asleep
The next day
Kane wakes up to hear some arguing between Richard and a voice he recognized as Officer Collins's Kane then gets up. He starts to wonder if he should go there….
He then shakes Stan to wake him up
"zzzzzeh?... Kane? Oh hey Kane good morning" said Stan as Kane point to the door as Stan then hears the arguing
"I'm telling you. The empire needs those two boys" said Officer Collins
"But I'm not one to give them too you" said Richard
"Oh yeah? Then what do you suggest!?" said Officer Collins "With them the Empire will be this much closer to eradicating the Rebel Alliance!"
"I suggest. You let them decide for themselves!" Said Richard "I understand our way of life is in danger. But all I ask if let these two boys think for themselves and know what they are going to do! If you don't they'llstsrt to believe the Empire is bad!"
Officer Collins would have a response for that but he had to admit that Richard has a point
"…Fine…." Said Officer Collins begrudgingly as Richard gets up from his seat and proceeded to go the room that Kane and Stan were in. When they both heard Richard getting closer and closer they both backed away from the door as they prepared themselves for what was going to happen next
"Uh hello boys" said Richard somewhat nervously as Kane and Stan looked at him curiously "You remember Officer Collins right? He would like to talk to you"
Kane and Stan looked at each other for a moment before going to Officer Collins
"Hello again you two. I take it you've both been doing fine, yes?" said Officer Collins "I've got a proposition for the both of you"
"?" said Kane
"What kind of proposition?" said Stan
"You see. You two have suffered greatly from the hands of the Rebel Alliance. To which I'm sure neither of you like to talk about." Said Officer Collins "But what if. I happen to tell you. I'm offering to give you a chance to get back at those rat bastards?"
This got Kane to be very interested in the last part. After seeing what happened in his town. He sure as hell would like to knock them down a peg or two
"I see I've reached your interest little Kane. You see. Like you there are others that have suffered. But this isn't just any soldier program no no no" said Officer Collins "You'll be in very special forces. Where you can become like a knight of Justice"
"What is this program called?" said Stan as he like Kane is very interested in Officer Collins's proposition
"It's called the 'Project Dark Knights" where you will be specially trained to better. Faster, stronger and most importantly of all. Dangerous" said Officer Collins "If you accept now. We can get started. If you don't I shall return in 3 days if you changed your minds"
"Holy shit man. I'm in" said Stan "What about you"
Kane thought about this really hard a solid moment. His mind gets flooded with his memories of all the damage and destruction the Rebel's have did to his life. To him. They are no lower than a Gungan or a Hutt "Ill do under two conditions…"
"And what are they?" said Officer Collins
"Let me say my goodbyes to a few people. And if anyone… anyone linked to this attack is found… let me know" said Kane with a slight rising anger in his voice
"Very well. Start packing your things" said Officer Collins. Kane then ran into the room where he was staying in and grabbed his box and put it in front of Officer Collins before running over to Margaret and Richard. They both bring him into a hug
"So. What do you say Kane?" said Richard
"Ill be going" said Kane "I am thankful for you two willing to take me in after the disaster"
"Aw dearie we'll miss you too" said Margaret "You have a long journey ahead now"
"B-But will I ever see you two again?" said Kane
"Maybe someday. But now. Since you made your decision I suggest to start looking towards the future" said Richard
"Ok." Said Kane as he clenches his eyes shut as a lone tear flows down one of his eyes. It hurt him a lot to say goodbye to the two people willing to take him in after the tragedy. He won't ever forget them
The hug the breaks as he picks up his box and walked out the door with Officer Collins and Stan. To the same vehicle that brought him to that therapy place.
Kane puts the box in the back before seeing Norman looking at a destroyed shop. He the runs towards Norman as fast as he could and tackles him into a hug
"Kane? What's the occasion?" said Norman slightly surprised at Kane's doing
"This… this is goodbye" said Kane somewhat somberly "I'm going with the Empire" this didn't surprise Norman at all because he is sure Kane the type of kid that would resort to that
"Well kiddo. Do me a favor" said Norman in his usual monotone voice
"?" said Kane
"Kick those fucking Rebels' asses for me, the town, and most importantly. Your parents" said Norman
"Ill do it" said Kane trying to hold back his goodbye tears as he lets go of Norman and runs back to the vehicle and gets in. Kane sees that it's just him, his box, Stan, Officer Collins, and a couple stormtroopers
"Everybody ready?" said Officer Collins
"You bet!" said Stan as Kane looked out the window as the vehicle started to move
Eventually they drive past the former store owner. And he sees Kane looking through the window. So he waved goodbye to them
Kane heavily resisted himself from crying as he held ontohusbix. But one thing that was keeping him from breaking. Is the possibilities if the future"
To be continued…
It official. Life Starts Now has a prequel. Now I'm sits some of you might wonder it means for Life Starts Now. Well. I'll tell ya.
Less flashbacks about Kane.
Trivia
1: Like Life Starts Now. This fic shall be Empire leaning.
2: Three Days Grace and RED gave been a huge influence in my writing
3: this is my new longest first chapter.
4: some of the events may be slow. But I don't want things to be rushed.
5: My first fic to have uncensored F bombs. And I plan on getting really detailed when it comes to combat
6: If there is anything that also inspired me. Would be Final Space and the Star Wars EU
7: I like to thank my friend Ceridwen Lucius for your patience and help :)
So please leave a review. It helps a lot. :)
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