Chapter 10: Fates

Odessen Orbit:

A Forcefield made up of Golden Force energy protected and isolated Odessen.

Odessen Base: Meeting Room

Arcann asked demanding: "Can't we get in contact with they others yet?"

Vette answered frustrated: "I don't know! Something most have happened! They don't answer."

Vaylin commented calmly: "This Forcefield won't hold forever. But it should give us enough time to prepare for a counterattack."

Aric replied: "At least there are some positive aspects to this predicament."

Various Base Locations:

The Alliance prepared itself. They armed themselves, activated all base security and activated the Eternal Fleet.

Odessen Base: Alliance Prison

Vaylin stood in the middle of the prison.

Shae commented skeptically: "So what I heard was true. The former Empress have become a part of the Alliance?"

Saresh asked with sarcasm: "Have you come to laugh at us?!"

Shae placated: "Easy Saresh. Let us hear her out first."

Vaylin pushed on a button and all the cell doors went up. Many were surprised as they stepped out.

Vaylin spoke: "Many of you have grudges against me. In time the Alliance will decide my faith. For now..."

Vaylin bowed. This surprised all the prisoners.

Vaylin looked up and proclaimed: "For our survival. ALL of our survival! We have... to FIGHT!"

Saresh looked Vaylin in the eyes and said: "Very well. For now we shall be allies. My time in prison cleared my head."

Saresh looked around they all nodded.

Vaylin's eyes glowed and she said: "Very well. I shall grant you some of my power."

Shae said with a smile: "We are with you Empress."

Vaylin's transferred some of her aura to the prisoners.

She replied: "I am no Empress. Just a woman fighting for the things she loves."

Odessen Base: Entrance

The Alliance had all been armed.

Aric commented surprisingly: "Never thought the day I would see the former Chancellor among the soldiers."

Vaylin replied: "I hope it is okay? We are in need of as many troops as possible."

Bey'wan commented professionally: "Their help is more than welcome. For ALL our sakes."

Vaylin's eyes glowed again. She unleashed her aura. She coated every available body on Odessen with her Force energy. Vaylin fell to her knees exhausted.

Vaylin cried: "Agh!"

Lethala asked worried: "Are you okay Lady Vaylin?"

The three generals were immediately over her. Arcann and Senya helped Vaylin up. Vaylin breathe in and out.

She replied: "It isn't exactly easy to do this kind of thing. But don't worry. Give me a few minutes and my body will stabilize."

Senya commented supportive: "We are with you Vaylin."

Vaylin gave a relaxed smile. They all stared at the sky. A few corrupted Eternal Fleet warships were ramming into the Forcefield.

Hydan yelled: "Everyone! Be ready... for anything!"

They all cheered. The Eternal Fleet were in the air inside the Forcefield.

The Alliance Core members gathered behind Vaylin.

Juvard commented: "It is only a question of time."

Odessen Orbit:

Four of Saen's Eternal Fleet Warships rammed the Forcefield. All their shields were on maximum power.

Saen's Oblivion: Bridge

Saen commanded: "Charge up the Alliance Buster!"

A Knight answered: "Yes my Master!"

Multiple corrupted droids began pushing on multiple buttons.

Odessen Orbit:

The Oblivion began charging up a large amount of energy. Upon ready the cannon fired a large blast at the Forcefield.

Odessen: Surface

Tremors were felt across Odessen. The ground shake violently.

Scepter Six System:

The Alliance Fleet were in shambles cause of Malavai or captured by Elara.

Timeless Monarch: Bridge

Satele's demands had been replied by the Alliance. They appeared in holo.

Lana replied: "I wouldn't begin making demands before holding all the cards."

Jace answered: "Your fleet is barely standing, your forces scattered and your super weapon deactivated. Unless you surrender then what happens next is out of our hands."

Altlitia appeared and said confidently: "We still have one card left to play."

Altlitia stepped aside. Satele and Jace were shocked to see June kneeled down in handcuffs.

Satele asked shocked: "June?"

Malavai entered the conversation by holo and said: "Our victory over the Alliance is certain! We can't surrender just because of a *Commander*"

Satele answered wary: "May I remind you the *Commander* is like family to Neyx. Unless you want to inquire his wrath."

Malavai replied: "The loss of Scepter Six's resources is unforgivable! Many of it's citizens were also lost in the ensuing clash of super weapons!"

Elara also appeared: "We have already defeated them. Isn't there some way we can make a compromise?"

Malavai said: "I am dedicated to the new Sovereign Republic Empire. Not the sentimentality of a child on the throne!"

Satele shake her head and Elara sighed.

Asenna's Flagship: Hangar

The Outlander and everyone else listened closely.

The Outlander whispered to Lana: "You heard anything from Koth?"

Lana whispered back: "Unfortunately no. The blast was powerful. Maybe the Gravestone was hit?"

As the Outlander feared for the worst. He were contacted by Koth over comm.

Koth reported: "Commander. The Gravestone managed to elude the two Battlecruisers during the chaos. I am currently watching them cloaked. That Imperial guy is heading for your location. He seems intent on blowing you up. He took the liberty of destroying a large amount of our fleet and allies."

The Outlander watched Malavai and Satele's discussion turn into an argument.

The Outlander whispered: "What about the Republic?"

Koth answered: "They have fired some kind of jamming anchor into some of our ships."

The Outlander asked: "How is the situation with the Gravestone and Hailing Judgment?"

Koth answered: "The Gravestone manage to limit the spreading of damaged circuits. The Libra can still fire two shots. It seems that the Hailing Judgment and that big Warship knocked each other out. Neither have responded except from by holo."

Theron whispered: "I am not one for this kind of suggestion, but we have to destroy one of those. We can't let anymore of our allies fall. Can we?"

Koth whispered: "Whatever you decide Commander. But you need to do it quickly."

The Outlander looked around. His allies were injured and many needed medical aid. He knew he couldn't afford to be lenient.

Time stopped and Messias appeared and spoke: "In order to save your allies you have to destroy the enemy. Targeting the Republic's battlecruiser will enable you to retrieve some of your fleet. You can get a higher chance of survival. Although you would destroy a pacifist enemy, and let your ships get shot at by the aggressive one. A big gamble, but with more powerful results."

The Outlander asked: "And the Empire?"

Messias continued: "Targeting the Empire will leave you vulnerable and your fleet still locked. That decision will depend on your faith in the enemy's next move. It could be anything. Are you willing to have faith in a former ally?"

The Outlander closed his eyes and opened them.

Timeless Monarch: Bridge

Satele thought: "Neyx already told us. It is a good thing Shana isn't here. Whatever happens next is up to you Outlander."

Jace thought: "You have cut down your fellow soldiers and Jedi. But they had abandoned their ties and hurt innocents. But what about now? Can you still see the difference? Or have the war changed you Hero?"

Asenna's Flagship: Hangar

The Outlander decided: End the aggressive battlecruiser(Light)/Destroy pacifist battlecruiser(Dark)/Don't care destroy them both(Dark)

The Outlander whispered to Koth: "Protect our remaining allies. Do it."

Gravestone: Bridge

Koth answered: "Understood Commander."

Koth closed the comm. He continued piloting. He pushed on a few buttons.

Koth said: "Ready the Libra!"

Gravestone: Libra Control Room

Len pushed on a few buttons and replied: "Ready when you are captain."

Scepter Six System:

The Gravestone revealed itself in front of the Imperial and nearby Republic battlecruiser.

Elara and Malavai's battlecruisers: Bridge

Koth contacted the both in holo.

Koth said: "Move any further and we will retaliate. Your warship is temporarily out of commission. Continue your campaign and the Gravestone will end you."

Elara's memory of her husband and her child flashed in her head.

Scepter Six System:

Elara pushed on a button turning off her battlecruiser's engine.

Malavai's battlecruiser: Bridge

Malavai yelled: "Here is my answer!"

Malavai's warship began opening fire on the Gravestone. One hit was critical causing a minor explosion.

Gravestone: Bridge

Koth stated: "I see. So that is your answer?"

Koth said: "Len fire the cannon!"

Scepter Six System:

The Gravestone charged up and fired it's Libra Cannon blasting Malavai's battlecruiser. The Libra's energy blast short circuited all of Malava's battlecruiser's systems.

Malavai's battlecruiser: Interior various locations

The damage spread and blew up rooms and locations one after another.

Malavai's battlecruiser: Bridge

Malavai despaired as he fell to his knees. Flames covered his body. But his despair blocked out the feeling of pain.

He commented exhausted as the flames slowly surrounded the whole ship: "Is this the price I pay for my loyalty...? For my... betrayal? Lord WRATTTTTTTHHHHHH!"

Malavai let out a huge scream as the bridge were completely engulfed by roaring flames.

Scepter Six System:

Malavai's battlecruiser blew up in giant explosion. The light continue illuminating for a minute before it dispersed and disappear in the dark space.

Elara's battlecruiser: Bridge

Elara saw the whole event happening.

A crew member asked: "What should we do captain? Shall we resume the battle?"

Elara began remember back.

Elara's Flashback(Action Format)

Elara kneeled before Neyx.

She asked: "Is there something wrong Leader Neyx?"

Neyx commented calmly: "You have a child now. Why do you continue fighting?"

Elara answered: "I want my child to grow up in a world free of war."

Neyx said: "War isn't something which will ever end. There will always be someone out there ready to start another."

Elara asked wondering: "You seemed opposed to my being in this war?"

Neyx answered: "It is because I know you are making a choice which will hurt your child."

Elara rise and said: "Please elaborate Leader Neyx."

Neyx sighed and answered: "Because I was a child of a mother who continued fighting a war and lost her life."

Elara commented: "But you are alive."

Neyx said: "I was kidnapped, experimented on and eventually were forced to chose between life or death. All because she continued fighting the war. She couldn't simply retire and stay with me. Even though at that time. It was all I ever wished for..."

Elara proclaimed: "After Meteor's... disappearance. Things simply have never been the same."

Neyx asked: "Would you have stayed with your child and waited then?"

Elara answered with her head held high: "Yes sir!"

Neyx moved and stood right next to Elara. He whispered something into her ear. Elara became surprised. She fell to her knees and began crying.

Elara's battlecruiser: Bridge

Elara ordered: "Retreat! We have fulfilled our orders from Leader Neyx!"

The crew members answered: "Yes Captain!"

Scepter Six System:

Elara's battlecruiser jumped to hyperspace and disappeared.

Gravestone: Bridge

Koth commented: "Looks like there is only one left."

Koth noticed the Timeless Monarch slowly approaching the Gravestone.

Timeless Monarch: Bridge

Satele stated calmly: "Looks like it is time for us to move into action."

Jace said: "I am with you. No matter what happens."

Asenna's Flagship: Hangar

Lana punched Asenna in the face. She fell to the floor and spit out blood.

Lana yelled in anger: "This is all your fault! The Alliance was almost destroyed thanks to your actions!"

Asenna remained quiet. She stared around at all the fallen Scions. Theron put a hand on Lana's shoulder.

He said attempting to placate Lana: "We should worry about the gigantic warship heading for us."

Lana grunted and stared with anger at Asenna who simply avoided her gaze.

The Outlander stated: "We have managed to do what can. Let us rendezvous with Koth."

Lana and Theron nodded. Altlitia helped Asenna up.

The Outlander thought: "I feel a lot of suffering in the distance... has something happened on Odessen...?"

Odessen: Airspace

The Forcefield surrounding Odessen crumbled and dispersed. Two corrupted Warships began entering the airspace. They dispatched hundreds of StarFighters. Upon entering a gigantic bird of Force Light energy appeared. It flew through two Warships destroying them together with half of the dispersed StarFighters.

Saen's Oblivion: Bridge

Saen began laughing and commented: "I see. So you have sided them my daughter. But this won't change anything! Odessen will... fall!"

Odessen Base: Entrance

Vaylin's aura spiked to the point that everyone on Odessen felt it.

Aric commented: "I can't use the Force. But what I can tell. It is quite amazing."

Vaylin's aura extended meters from her body. She glowed in a powerful light.

Vaylin stated: "I will take care of as many forces as I can. Once the big one enters the airspace it is up to you."

Odessen Orbit:

Vaylin's energy bird destroyed two additional Warships. Saen's Oblivion fired a giant dark beam at the bird dispersing it.

Odessen Base: Entrance

Vaylin fell to her knees and cried: "Urgh!"

Senya and Arcann supported her.

Bey'wan stated: "You have done more than enough to protect us Lady Vaylin. Let the rest of us take care of you now."

Vaylin smiled. She closed her eyes for a moment as Senya supported her.

Senya said with a smile: "I am proud of you Vaylin."

The Tomb Raider hovered above the base.

Tomb Raider: Bridge

Bey'wan ordered by comm: "Tora! Take out their warships."

Tora replied: "I am on it! Feel the scream of Virgo!"

Tomb Raider: Virgo Cannon Room

Kaliyo answered with enthusiasm: "Finally I get the chance to blow stuff up!"

Kaliyo pushed on a flew buttons.

Odessen Airspace:

The Tomb Raider fired a powerful Force Blast destroying many Corrupted Warships. The blast was like the Omnicannon. The damage spread in the form of chained beams.

Tomb Raider: Bridge

Tora said confidently: "Woo-ya! We've got them!"

But suddenly the Oblivion entered the airspace. The Tomb Raider shake violently.

Tora reacted: "Argh! They are quick to respond!"

Odessen Airspace:

Multiple Corrupted StarFighters fired on the Tomb Raider. It took large amounts of damage. Small explosions occurred everywhere.

Tomb Raider: Bridge

Tora had a hard time maintaining control.

She asked: "I could use some support if you aren't busy down there?!"

As soon as she said that. Blaster fire came from behind. It struck down many enemy StarFighters.

Tora saw the Eternal Fleet fly above the Tomb Raider. She also saw many Alliance StarFighters flying pass the Tomb Raider.

She said: "Now we are talking!"

But as the Alliance Warships ascended. Few seconds passed before they blew up.

Tora were shocked. She slowly ascended with the Tomb Raider, only to face a charged cannon from Saen's Oblivion.

Tora reacted: "I'll be damned!"

Odessen Airspace:

Saen's Oblivion blasted the Tomb Raider. Blowing up a part of the engines.

Tomb Raider: Bridge

Tora yelled: "Kaliyo! We won't fall without a fight! Blow those scums to stardust!"

Small fire had reached the bridge. Tora struggled to maintain control of the ship.

Tomb Raider: Virgo Cannon Room

The cannon room were also on fire. Kaliyo had a mask on.

Kaliyo said: "I agree! These guys will pay!"

Kaliyo pushed on a few buttons.

Odessen Airspace:

The Tomb Raider fired a last powerful shot toward the Oblivion.

Tomb Raider: Bridge

Sparks occurred at the control panel near the pilot seat. An ignition of sparks sounded. As Tora rise a small explosion occurred blasting her back into the wall.

She yelled painfully upon impact: "Urgh!"

She fell unconscious on the ground.

Odessen Airspace:

Saen's Oblivion suffered the destruction of a small compartment where an explosion happened.

Saen's Oblivion: Bridge

Saen witness the Tomb Raider crash land toward the ground. He felt a small tremor across the ship.

He asked: "The last shot... what area was destroyed?"

A Void Clan member answered: "It was the Converter station. The place which gathered the Force into the Super Weapon."

Saen then stated serious and amused: "I see. I guess it doesn't matter in which generation. Foolish heroes and rebels often manage to sway destiny through their desperate actions. Prepare for ground invasion."

A zealot Knight replied: "Understood Guardian Saen!"

Odessen Base: Entrance

Bey'wan attempted to contact the Tomb Raider. But there was no luck.

He reacted worried: "The Tomb Raider is down. We still possess some Eternal Fleet Warships. But the big one is still in the sky."

Vaylin appeared accompanied by Senya and Arcann.

Vaylin said: "The fact that they haven't leveled the base with their Super Weapon means Tora and Kaliyo succeed in some way."

Vette replied wary: "Guess another ground battle on Odessen will decide everything."

The three generals draw their lightsabers and said: "We are ready!"

Bey'wan stared at everyone.

He closed his eyes, opened them and said: "Unleash everything we've got! StarFighters in the air! Ground Troops prepare for a direct clash!"

Bey'wan returned to base with a few troops.

Vaylin said: "Let us go."

Senya and Arcann followed right behind her away from the base.

Odessen: Crash Site

Kaliyo dragged the injured and unconscious Tora out from the destroyed Tomb Raider.(Lightsided choice)

Kaliyo exhausted commented: "I have spent too much time with you crazy fools. Saving an unconscious woman clearly is unlike me."

Kaliyo watched as the Alliance troops began marching ready for a ground battle.

Kaliyo fell to her knees and stated: "I am completely beaten!"

She passed out on the ground.

Odessen Airspace:

Saen send hundreds of shuttles carrying soldiers down on the surface.

Scepter Six System:

The Gravestone faced the Timeless Monarch.

Gravestone: Bridge

Satele appeared on holo and commented calmly: "It has been a long time. The last time we met was on Odessen. You have come a long way. Had circumstances been different I might have been on your side."

The Outlander answered: "It is good to see you well Master Satele."

Satele said: "There is no need for formalities. Although it saddens me it has to be like this."

Theron stepped forward and said angrily: "You suddenly disappeared when the Republic needed you! When the Jedi needed you! When I... needed you..."

Lana and the Outlander looked at bit worried at Theron. Satele lowered her head. She were hesitant to answer.

Jace stepped forward and commented: "We chose to place our faith in someone else. It was never about us. But the people of Republic."

Theron rebuked: "Easy for you to say that. Because you did nothing during the uprisings! Where was you when Republic soldiers attempted to overthrow the Senate? Where were you when we fought Vaylin and Arcann?!"

Jace answered: "We attempted to stabilize the Republic who have gone corrupt. But our efforts were in vain. It was not until Neyx arrive. Like a Light in a surrounded mass darkness. He restored and improved the Republic within months."

Satele lifted her head and continued: "He also united us with the Sith Empire. Together both sides have prospered and grow."

The Outlander asked: "If Neyx really was your hope. Why didn't he attempt to stop this war?"

Satele stated: "This war begun mainly to draw out dangerous elements which could have brought chaos to the known Galaxy. The Nexus Knights and Saen."

The Outlander replied: "What about the deaths incurred in my Alliance?"

Satele answered: "The civil war from a faction which didn't have faith and the assassinations against the people who have or would continue to hurt the common people."

Lana asked: "Neyx also possessed something akin to the Eternal Fleet. What makes our situation so more threatening than his?"

Satele answered calmly: "The Alliance is made up of too many different people. Maybe not now. But later people who are driven by vengeance against Republic and Empire will manage to infiltrate the Alliance. They will hijack the fleet and nothing will stop them. Neyx's influence have spread farther than the alliance. He have united two ancient enemies and his own world. And he create a new and more powerful Sovereign Republic Empire."

Jace continued: "His actions have brought both stability and harmony to the two sides. As long as the Eternal Throne and Eternal Fleet exists there will never be peace. The once corrupted governments of both sides are gone. The Alliance should simply surrender their fleet and the throne. Doing that will ensure no further bloodshed."

Lana retorted: "The Alliance was created because both of those sides were vulnerable and weak. I don't believe for a second that the peace Neyx has imagine will last long."

The Outlander lowered his head.

Time stopped and Messias appeared and spoke: "It is an interesting case. If you can believe in Neyx."

The Outlander replied: "His actions have done nothing to hurt the common people and I can't deny his achievements."

Messias added: "All of you will be branded traitors. You will likely get a lenient punishment like exile. Your advisor and your spymaster on the other hand. They will not accept that conclusion. For being in family of heroes the Sovereign Republic Empire, they will likely spent the rest of their lives in a prison."

The Outlander commented: "This battle won't end before we stop Saen and before I face Neyx."

Messias asked curiously: "You were never interested in ruling the Galaxy?"

The Outlander decided: I want peace(Light)I want to become Emperor(Dark)

The Outlander answered: "No. I never wanted that responsibility. But no one else were up to the challenge. Many of the choices I have made led to sacrifice and death. I still haven't been reunited with the woman and I love."

Messias replied: "In your current state you can't win against either Saen or Neyx. The secret lies in your past."

The Outlander stated: "Just for the record. You might be different than Immortal Emperor who resided in my head and Vaylin. But I don't trust you. There was a reason why Neyx kept you prisoner after all."

Messias rebuked: "Make no mistake. When I get my body back, then our cooperation ends. I am also a bit offended that you compare my presence with that of mere mortals."

Messias disappeared and time moved again.

The Outlander looked at Satele calmly, stated and asked: "Both our fleets have suffered enough. How shall we decide this?"

Satele expression changed. She became serious.

She said: "Board the Timeless Monarch. We will settle this in a duel."

Satele closed the holo without waiting for confirmation.

Theron said determined: "I am going with you Commander. They are my family."

The Outlander answered: "Alright. But no matter what happens. I am counting on you."

Theron replied serious: "Sure thing Commander."

Lana asked: "What shall the rest of us do?"

The Outlander answered: "Lana you and Altlitia will accompany me and Theron. When the time is right sneak into the ship and begin searching for any vulnerabilities."

Lana asked wondering: "Commander?"

The Outlander replied: "I have this feeling that Satele and Jace won't be the only ones we will face on that ship."

Lana answered without hesitation: "Understood."

The Outlander said: "Koth."

He answered hopeful: "Don't worry. I am right here."

The Outlander nodded. The small group left the bridge.

Odessen: Open Field

Vaylin stood in front of the Alliance. A hundred meter away stood Saen and his forces. Above them both hovered the remaining Eternal Fleet and Saen's Oblivion. Accompanied by them massive amounts of StarFighters soaring in the sky. Vaylin glanced back at her Alliance with confidence. They all nodded. Vaylin returned her gaze forward. She began walking forward. Senya and Arcann follow right behind her and the Alliance immediately after. Vaylin marched with the Alliance emitting her aura together forming a giant veil of light. Saen who stood on the opposite side and did the same. The Void Clan, corrupted droids, zealots and knights also marched behind Saen. The energy of the Black Force formed a veil of darkness. Their pace began increase bit by bit. Both sides ran as they were thirty yards from each other. Thousands of feet were heard stepping on the ground, puddles were destroyed and disappeared. Vaylin and Saen were within sight distance.

Saen had a grin on his youthful and yelled: "Vaylinnnnn!"

Vaylin in response yelled: "Fatherrrrrrr!"

Vaylin threw her lightsaber forward and Saen threw his Darkstaff. The two weapons clashed. A shockwave were send to both sides. Saen and Vaylin both leapt forward. They both unleashed their Force energy. Golden and Black auras clashed as their hands touched their respective weapons. Multiple explosions of happened on both sides.

Both felt a slight burn on their hands: "Argh!"

They were blasted back. As they landed both rebounded. Vaylin and Saen witnessed their factions run forward. Cutting each other down, blasting each other down and their StarFighters and warships blowing each other up. The air was heavy with blood and death. Vaylin began walking forward. The enemies leapt forward attempting to cut her down. She made a side sweep with her lightsaber pike unfathomed and sliced a zealot in half. A Black Knight ran forward. Vaylin pierced his body. She lifted her pike and threw the dead knight away. On the opposite side. As Saen began walking. He used Force Crush destroying an Alliance soldier. He stabbed his enhanced Darkstaff's lightsaber into a Jedi. He spin and kicked a leaping Sith in the head breaking his neck. He threw the dead Jedi at a Zakuul knight. He moved swiftly and with a decisive sweep killed the Zakuul knight and cut the dead Jedi in half.

Vaylin and Saen yelled: "This ends... NOW!"

They both leapt and as their weapons clashed, ground quakes and disruption of the Force were felt across Odessen.

Saen said with a grin: "You have become stronger my child. But it won't save you or your new friends!"

Vaylin replied calmly and serious: "We will see about that old man!"

They continued parry blows as light and darkness clashed together.

Odessen Woods:

Tora supported the unconscious Kaliyo as they slowly moved in the woods.

Tora said sentimental: "You saved my life old lady. Don't die on me now."

Kaliyo replied tiredly: "Don't get used to it. It was in the spur of the moment."

Tora sad calmly: "Thanks anyway."

Timeless Monarch: Hangar

Scene: The Outlander and Satele's viewpoint

The Outlander and Satele both had drawn their lightsaber. They faced each other. (Result of massive lightside decisions)

Satele commented: "The handling of your training was primary done by the old masters. In truth I don't know anything about your past."

The Outlander answered: "The masters trained me in all the arts of combat. All the forms. As a kid you can say I was strong in the Force similar to Vaylin."

Satele stated calmly: "I have always felt something from you. Something... beyond destiny or fate."

The Outlander said: "You said you followed the *will* of the Force. Did that ultimately lead you back to the Republic?"

Satele nodded. She used Force Speed and appeared in front of the Outlander. He blocked her hit. The two were locked in a struggle of power. They pushed their lightsabers back at each other. Both activated their auras. They began parry blows and both spin and made a powerful sweep. They both were blasted back.

They both grunted: "Urgh!"

Still on their feet both charged at each other. Their lightsabers clashed. Sparks flied as their faces were an inch away from each other and their lightsabers.

The Outlander stated: "You and Marr supported me. The two of you guided me to dethrone of Arcann and Vaylin! Why do you turn against us now?"

The Outlander felt his power rise. He began slamming his lightsaber at Satele's, as she slowly walked back while taking his powerful hits.

Satele grunted: "Argh!"

Satele used a vertical sweep blocking the Outlander's hits.

Satele's own power increased as she answered: "It was never personal! But I saw a vision of Neyx's appearance while training the next generation of Jedi. I was hesitant when we stood face to face. But once I saw the face under the mask and saw his actions for myself. Then I had decided. He made a difference. He brought peace and stability to the whole Sovereign Republic. Something no one had manage since the Galactic War started!"

'Satele made a powerful counter hit pushing the Outlander a meter back. He recovered and swung his lightsaber aimed at Satele. But she used Tutaminis(Jedi energy absorption) with her left hand.

The Outlander stated: "You left the Republic after many Jedi lost their lives!"

Satele replied hesitant: "That is why I left... the pain became too much."

The Outlander said calmly with sincere: "But it is not your fault. All those who lost their lives knew the risks. All the Jedi believed in you. To us. To me. You will always be the Grandmaster we admire and respect."

The Outlander's words made Satele hesitant. She reacted on impulse. She kicked the Outlander in the stomach sending him flying back.

She replied with a smile: "I appreciate the comforting words. But my mind won't change."

Satele changed her expression. She became serious. She gathered a large amounts of Force energy. She fired multiple Force Bursts toward the Outlander. He put up a Force Shield. But all the blasts missed. They landed inches from him.

Satele commented: "I am not done yet."

Satele used the Force and turned the Force Bursts into orbs. They hovered close to the Outlander. Satele lifted her left hand and the orbs blew up.

The Outlander yelled: "Arghh!"

He fell to his knees. Satele approached with her lightsaber still drawn.

Time stopped and Messias reappeared. The Outlander's aura suddenly changed. He felt his golden aura spiking.

The Outlander asked: "This power..."

Messias replied: "I managed to break the first seal. Those Masters of yours manage to do quite the job."

The Outlander smiled and said: "I haven't felt this since a long time ago! Thank you."

Messias commented: "You will become a major threat to Neyx once I unlock the remaining seals. Good luck Outlander."

Messias disappeared and time moved again. The Outlander rise up.

He yelled: "Here I come!"

He ran forward to Satele's surprise. He swung his lightsaber aggressively, as his aura and Force aptitude continued to increase. He hit his lightsaber on Satele's more powerfully after each swing. The barrage forced Satele to step back. The Outlander used Force Push sending Satele flying back. She fell on her back.

She screamed: "Argh!"

Scene: Theron and Jace's Viewpoint

While The Outlander and Satele fought. Not so far away Theron and Jace engaged in their own little warfare.

Theron said: "Give it up already Old Man! Retirement called you years ago!"

Theron wore a Gauntlet on his left hand. It projected a mini ray shield, which protected him partially to Jace's gatling blaster.

Jace retorted: "I served as a soldier long before you were born kiddo. Why don't you surrender?"

Theron aimed carefully. A blaster bolt hit Jace's gatling blowing it up.

Theron commented: "Experience isn't everything. One careful aim and the life of a soldier ends."

Jace replied: "Experience is quite... valuable!"

Jace threw grenade. Theron fired a blaster bolt but he missed. The grenade exploded and splinters of hot fragments flew toward Theron. The splinters hit his blaster completely destroying it.

Theron said annoyed: "Damn!"

Theron's gauntlet shield protected him. His right hand was protected by an Artificial Force Glove gauntlet.

Theron stared at Jace and asked: "No more weapons! What happens now?"

Jace yelled: "This!"

Jace ran forward with high speed. He jumped and with both of his legs he kicked Theron's shield and the impact knocked Theron two meters away and down.

Theron grunted: "Argh!"

Theron rise. Jace's right glove began emitting fire and electricity. He ran forward. Theron had his shield up. Jace hit the shield and the shield shattered to Theron's shock.

He reacted shocked: "What?!"

Jace kicked Theron in the stomach. He flew back landing on his back.

Theron felt pain and cried: "Argh!"

He held his left hand with the broken gauntlet to his stomach.

Jace approached him and said: "Don't make me do this son. Surrender now."

Theron replied sadden: "You should have gone with me when I left."

Jace stated determined: "It is too late for regrets."

Theron looked down and said: " You... are... right!"

Theron lifted his right hand up and blasted Jace away with an Artificial Force burst directly into his stomach.

Jace felt the pain and cried: "Arghhh!"

Theron rise again. Jace were on his back. He also rebounded.

Jace asked to his surprise: "What kind of weapon is that?!"

Theron answered: "The non-Force-sensitives way of using the Force."

Jace rise and ready himself for a clash of wills. Theron did the same.

A moment later the two ran toward each other and their gauntlet gloves clashed resulting in a giant explosion.

Scene: The Outlander and Satele viewpoint

Satele couldn't help but stare toward the site of the explosion.

She yelled: "Jace! Theron!"

The Outlander commented: "You are leaving yourself wide open."

Satele asked serious: "Aren't you worried about Theron?"

The Outlander answered: "I fought together with Theron for years. He is the Alliance's Spymaster and my left hand. I believe in him. A faith and trust you used to have in us."

The Outlander's statement silenced any retort of reply from Satele. She unleashed her aura and fired beams of light toward the Outlander. They exploded upon impact. Smoke surrounded the Outlander. He were down on his knees. Satele used Force Warp and appeared behind the Outlander.

But he had already sensed her. Satele channeled all her remaining Force Energy her lightsaber turning it golden. She attempted to fire a giant beam of light.

Satele proclaimed: "It ends here Hero!"

But as Satele ready herself. She felt a gust of wind all of a suddenly. Satele felt like time became slower. She looked down at her right hand not feeling her lightsaber. The sight shocked her. Her lightsaber had been sliced into pieces and the crystal exploded. Her right hand were bloody from the crystal's shards and burned from the lightsaber's sparks. Satele felt a sharp pain in her stomach. She felt her left shoulder dislocated and the bones in her right leg crushed. The Golden Aura surrounding her disappeared the moment she felt the gust of wind. It took Satele a moment to comprehend what had happened.

As she realized what happened it was too late.

Satele let out a huge screamed: "AAAARRGHHH!"

Satele lied on the ground wriggling in pain.

Scene: Theron and Jace's Viewpoint

The smoke cleared on Theron's side. Jace and Theron bleed and both were wounded. Jace lost focus after hearing Satele's scream.

Jace called out: "Satele! What happened? Satele!"

Theron grabbed the opportunity.

He ran forward and yelled: "This battle... is over!"

Theron punched Jace in the face three times and kicked him in the chest.

Jace cried in pain: "Argh!"

Jace fell to the floor. Theron fell to his knees. He breathed heavily. Theron forced himself up. He grabbed his father's beaten up body and carried it over to the Outlander and Satele.

Timeless Monarch: Bridge

A Parity Crusader witnessed everything from surveillance. He contacted Neyx over holo.

He reported: "Leader Neyx. High Minister Satele and Supreme Commander Jace have lost the duel."

Neyx answered: "I see. It is as feared. The Commander's strength have grown."

The Parity Crusader asked: "What shall we do Master Neyx?"

Neyx replied confidently: "Satele and Jace were prepared for this. Unless they order it do not interfere. The goal is to see where the Alliance are headed. Satele and Jace both knew there was a chance at their loss. Continue observe. "

The Parity Crusader answered loyally: "Understood Leader Neyx."

The Parity Crusader closed the holo. He and many of the crew and soldiers watched worried of what would happen next."

Timeless Monarch: Hangar

Satele and Jace were on their knees before the Outlander and Theron.

Satele asked exhausted, fatigue and beaten: "How is it possible...? That strength...?"

The Outlander answered: "The Jedi Order have existed in over twenty millennia. There exist secrets among them which no one can fathom. Especially the ones who haven't studied many of the old records."

Satele laughed and replied regrettable: "Maybe you should have led the Jedi? I broke the code, I left the Republic and knew almost nothing of the secrets of the order itself. Sending thousands of Jedi to their deaths..."

The Outlander commented: "Hivus' power is also one of the order's secrets. You caused a lot of death among the Alliance by siding with Neyx."

Jace stated tired and wounded: "We won't make any excuses. After everything you have every right to decide our fate."

Theron looked worried and inquire: "Commander I know they are to be held responsible for a lot of deaths among our allies but still they..."

Satele stated: "You are still the Hero who saved Tython and the Republic. No one will ever forget that. I hope your decision will be just."

Theron looked at his parents who both closed their eyes.

The Outlander ultimately decided: They live(light)/They will stand trial(Light)/They will die(Dark)

The Outlander said: "Your involvement in this war is over. You will become Alliance Prisoners. Whatever comes after the war will be decided by the majority."

Theron smiled and greatly appreciating it.

He replied: "Thank you Commander."

The Outlander said: "Escort them to the shuttle."

Theron answered: "Roger that."

Timeless Monarch: Prison

Lana and Altlitia reached the prison. Lana used the Force and disable multiple security cameras. Altlitia manage to hack the Timeless Monarch partially. She unlocked a lot of prison cells.

Lana ordered: "Travel around and begin destroying anything which looks important!"

Many known faces were among the prisoners.

Andronikos replied cockily: "Who made you the boss?"

Lana asked: "You can also stay and wait for the Parity Crusaders to come?"

Akaavi commented: "Well destroying this place should make up for our losses."

Vector added: "I shall call on the nearest Hive for assistance."

Felix replied: "Yeah.. you do that."

Altlitia asked: "You all look familiar. Have I seen you guys before?"

Lana began explaining: "They are all companions of famous heroes of Republic or Empire during the Cold and Galactic War."

Zenith applied: "That is in the past."

Corso stated: "Currently we are outlaws."

Lana stared at them dissatisfied and asked: "You guys used to be heroes. What in the world happened to turn you into terrorists?"

Akaavi answered with pragmatism: "You will also lose faith in yourself or your cause when the person you place your future with disappears. All ended *that day*"

Lana crossed her hands and said: "Do whatever you wish."

Odessen: Open Field

The battle raged on Odessen. Vaylin and Saen were both tired and wounded. Their forces both hammered each other. Bodies of Alliance and Void Clan members were spread across the field. Debris and wreckage from Eternal Fleet vessels and Saen's corrupted StarFighters laid everywhere. Vaylin's aura spiked to unnatural degrees, as she channeled it into her lightsaber pike.

She yelled: "Father! Taste the fangs of the Eternal Dragon!"

Vaylin materialized a giant golden dragon from her aura. It grabbed Saen's whole body in it's fangs.

Saen screamed in pain: "AAAARGHHHH!"

The dragon flew away with him. Saen's scream echoed as he were taken farther and farther away. Aric and Vette stared surprised at the site.

Vette commented surprised and dumbfounded: "Glad you are on our side."

Aric added surprised: "I have fought in many battles but seeing that is a first."

Vaylin fell to her knees. Vette and Aric covered for her by firing and killing approaching enemy troops.

Shae came over and asked wondering: "You aren't gonna die on us now, aren't you Lady Vaylin?"

Shae reached out her hand which Vaylin grabbed. Vaylin rose and took a quick glance around. The Alliance had manage to push the enemies back.

Vaylin lifted up her lightsaber and yelled: "Alliance march forward! Drive away the invaders!"

All nearby members roared and began moving forward. The Alliance's forces with their new artificial Force technology and Vaylin's aura overwhelmed the Void Clan.

Odessen: Airspace

Saen lifted his Darkstaff and a giant portal opened as two Terentatek jumped out and with one punch each destroyed Vaylin's Dragon. An hydra appeared out from the portal. Saen landed on it's back. The hydra screamed as it looked at Saen.

But he simply glanced back and stated: "Exar Kun is dead. You will serve me beast!"

The hydra reacted with a roar. Saen looked at the state of the battle. His ground forces were fighting a losing battle. The forces in the air were evenly matched and few remaining on either side. Saen stared at his oblivion which were under heavy fire.

Saen contemplated: "The Alliance persists. The destruction of Odessen have failed. But I will do one last thing before leaving!"

Out from the portal arrived ten hydras. They flew toward the remaining Alliance StarFighters and destroyed them. The Oblivion hovered close to Saen.

Saen stated: "Total annihilation have always been my forte."

Timeless Monarch: Hangar

The Outlander stood alone and listened to a report from Koth over comm.

Koth reported: "Commander I see hundreds of escape-pods, shuttles and capsules leaving the Timeless Monarch."

The Outlander had a bad feeling but said: "Continue observing. Something feels... wrong."

Koth answered: "Understood Commander."

As the Outlander closed his comm. He heard large chunks of metal behind him. He turned around and were met with two giant droid guardians wielding electrostaffs.

Galtlitia proclaimed: "This is the end for you Outlander."

The Outlander draw his lightsaber and asked: "Aren't you gonna evacuate with your friends?"

Galtlitia answered: "I can end you and leave before a minute have passed. Surrender yourself to fate."

The Outlander answered: "I won't die before peace have spread across the galaxy."

The Outlander ran toward the Guardians with his aura shinning brightly.

Timeless Monarch: Bridge

The renegades prisoners invaded the bridge. What met them were ten Parity Crusaders and Roal.

Akaavi yelled: "You will pay for imprisoning us!"

Akaavi and her troops pointed their blasters at the small group.

Roal stared unaffected at them and said: "The Companions of the Republic and Empire's heroes. You threw away everything you stood for when you became terrorists."

The Parity Crusaders draw and ignited their lightsabers.

Roal ordered: "Kill everyone except from the Core members."

A Parity Crusader yelled: "For the Sovereign Republic Empire!"

Both forces charged each other as they yelled.

Timeless Monarch: Hangar

The Outlander threw his lightsaber at one of the droid guardians and enhanced it with his golden aura instantly destroying it. As the other droid guardian fired massive beams toward the Outlander he evaded them gracefully.

The Outlander stared at the giant droid but to Galtlitia's surprised he turned off his lightsaber.

She asked mockingly: "Have you giving up yet?!"

The Outlander answered calmly: "No. It is just the Alliance is about team effort."

The answer confused Galtlitia.

She immediately ordered: "Droid kill him!"

But as the droid pointed it's weapons on the Outlander. Two separate rockets from left and right flew toward it. The droid were knocked over and Galtlitia instantly avoided the crashing droid by jumping ungracefully to the side. Theron and Lana appeared followed by Altlitia. They stood by the Outlander's side.

The Outlander commented glad: "Good shot you two."

Lana replied: "Always happy to help."

Altlitia stepped forward.

She pointed her finger at the slightly injured Galtlitia and said: "Surrender yourself sister! It is over!"

Galtlitia began laughing and replied serious: "No! Never! I won't give up! Help! Please help!"

Theron asked wondering: "Who is she calling for?"

As Galtlitia's voice echoed through the hangar. A large knocking sound was heard from the ceiling.

Lana commented concerned: "I have a bad feeling about this."

The knocking suddenly stopped and within a moment an augmented droid, muscular build and wielding two vibroswords landed down in front of Galtlitia.

The droid spoke like a sentient: "Commander."

The Outlander stepped forward and stood next to Galtlitia and asked wondering: "T7?"

Lana and Theron were surprised by the Outlander's question.

Lana commented: "Impossible...! Such a radical change...!"

Theron asked: "Is it really you buddy?"

T7 answered: "It has been a long time everyone. I am sorry Commander. That it has come to this."

T7 ready himself for combat.

The Outlander decided: You are my friend(Light)/Why T7?(Neutral)/You betrayed me(Dark)

The Outlander said calmly and turned off his lightsaber: "We don't have to do this T7. I still believe in you. You were my first companion, the two of us have fought side by side through a lot of tough times. I failed to protect Rusk and Scourge. I don't want to lose anymore of my friends."

T7 loosen up and changed his stance.

He called a bit hesitant: "Commander... I..."

Galtlitia yelled while wounded: "What are you waiting for?! Do it! Or are you also gonna leave me?!"

T7 withdraw his blades, went over and hugged Galtlitia.

T7 said: "It is fine. I am here for you my love."

Galtlitia began crying as she latched into T7.

T7 looked at the others and said: "I am sorry for everything Commander. I know she played a whole in the destruction of your fleet but..."

Before the Outlander could answer a holo broadcast of Roal appeared and he began speaking: "Attention to all corners of the galaxy. This is Roal Spymaster of Neyx and Substitute Leader of the Palades."

In front of Roal kneeled all the Core Renegade members.

Timeless Monarch: Bridge

Roal continued speaking: "The key orchestrators of the multiple attacks of the neutral worlds in their pathetic attempts to destroy Leader Neyx's reputation. They committed multiple crimes against sentient lives and caused hundreds of thousands of casualties. Once hailed as heroes among Republic and Empire. Today they die terrorists and their deaths will serve the rest of the Galaxy some justice!"

Roal asked them seriously: "Do you have anything to say for yourselves?"

The Parity Crusaders who stood with their lightsabers lifted ready to swing the decisive cut.

Akaavi stated: "We have nothing to say to our defense. Do it."

Roal stated: "This is the fate that will befall all those who will seek utter destruction without cause. Now... strike!"

The Parity Crusaders with each decisive swing cut down Akaavi, Andronikos, Vector, Corso and Zenith. Roal ended the broadcast after bowing to the audience.

Timeless Monarch: Hangar

Lana said: "We can't do anything more here. Let us get the heck out!"

The ships began shaking violently inside. Explosions occurred.

The Outlander said: "I agree with Lana let us move!"

They all headed toward the nearby shuttle.

Scepter Six System:

The Alliance and Galtlitia left in their shuttle. But before they could reach the Gravestone a large dreadnought arrive out from hyperspace blocking their path.

Alliance Shuttle: Interior

Satele sat with cuffs around her hands and commented: "This is not good. Shana have appeared."

Lana clenched her hands looking worried and whispered: "Mother..."

The Outlander sensed a lot of screams in the distance. He wore a worried expression on his face.

The shuttle received an holocall.

Theron answered: "Yes? Who might this be?"

Shana Beniko appeared and stated: "Escape is not possible. Surrender now or suffer a cruel fate!"

Lana appeared next to Theron and replied: "Forget it! We won't bow to Neyx or you mother!"

Shana began laughing a bit and said: "My little girl. Always the logical little Sith. You really take after me."

Lana looked a bit disappointed and stated: "Do we have to fight? I don't want to kill you."

Shana commented: "Do you really think you will stand a chance?"

Before Lana could reply the connection was cut and the holo signal disrupted surprised many.

Koth contacted the Commander over comm: "Commander? You might want to take a look outside.

The Outlander went over to the nearby window and as he looked outside he saw something quite unbelievable.

Scepter Six System:

The Hailing Judgment appeared out of nowhere and rammed Shana's Dreadnought making it look like a mess.

Lana commented: "Let us take the chance and board the dreadnought."

Theron replied: "Yeah..."

Odessen: Airspace

Saen dismantled his Oblivion and turned the giant battlestation sized warship into a battlecruiser sized. Saen levitated all the debris, wreckage and broken parts.

Saen yelled: "Alliance! Your struggle was in vain! I will be the one to have the last laugh!"

Odessen: Open Field

Vaylin looked up and shocked said: "No...! Everyone spread out! Take cover!"

Vaylin unleashed all her aura in a last effort to shield as many Alliance members as possible.

Odessen: Airspace

Saen used the Black Force. He coated all the levitated broken parts, debris and wreckage and begun to break the parts down further.

Saen yelled: "DIE ALLIANCE!"

Saen hurled down all the Black Force Coated parts down on field below and some toward the nearby Alliance base. The bombardment of metal lasted two minutes. Allies and enemies were both caught in Saen's annihilation attack. Smoke had spread and covered the whole ground.

Saen ordered: "Take me down hydra!"

The Hydra roared and flew down.

Odessen: Open Field

As Saen stepped on the ground. He used the Black Force and blew all the smoke away. As the smoke cleared he saw some of his forces still alive. A few Black Knights were injured and few Void Clan members still standing. Saen noticed Vaylin still barely conscious. Intrigued he moved closer. He noticed her Golden Aura still emitted from some of the Alliance members.

Saen went down on his knees as Vaylin exhaustedly looked up and asked: "Why...? Why are you doing this...? Is your hatred for the Commander really worth all this?!"

Saen gave a smile and replied: "Who knows? I am no longer the Emperor. I chose to become a warrior. I trained myself and strengthen my control of this vessel. I don't care about ruling anymore. Right now destroying a powerful enemy is my goal."

Vaylin tried to force herself to stand. But she didn't have any power. Vaylin looked desperately at her father. Saen glanced forward and noticed the unconscious Arcann and Senya.

Vaylin asked wary, fatigued and wondering: "Are you going to kill us...? Mother...? Brother...? Me...?"

Saen gave a sinister smile but answered to Vaylin's surprise: "No. You shall live and witness as I destroy everything you hold dear. The Alliance will suffer and disappear."

Saen commented: "You didn't manage to protect everyone did you?"

Saen glanced toward two Void Clan members. They grabbed the unconscious Aric and dragged him away. The rest followed suit. Saen rise and walked past his weakened daughter as he laughed.

Vaylin used her remaining power and turned around and pleaded: "Don't! Father! No! Noooo! Stop! Please...!"

Vaylin's aura manage to shield Vette, Shae, Saresh and few others.

The Void Clan dragged many members away including Bowdaar, Qyzen, HK-55, Hydan and Lethala.

Saen's words could be heard from a distance: "To the Alliance base."

Vaylin's thoughts: "Hivus... Commander... Please...! Return... we... need you...!"

Vaylin fell unconscious as the last will and strength left her body.

Odessen Base: War Room

Bey'wan, Yuun, Blizz, Pierce and few others were on their knees in front of the Void Clan who had conquered the base.

A Void Clan member contacted Saen and reported: "Guardian Saen we have seized the base. The Leaders and specialists have become our hostages."

Saen asked curious: "And the throne?"

The Void Clan member answered: "We have deactivated it. Still operational."

Saen replied: "Excellent. Prepare for a live broadcast. The whole Galaxy shall witness what will happen on Odessen."

The Void Clan member answered: "Understood Guardian Saen."

Bey'wan stated: "The Commander will never give up! You won't ever win."

The Void Clan member simply stared at Bey'wan without saying anything.

Odessen Woods:

Tora and Kaliyo had managed to reach far into the woods. On their way they spotted a few others.

Tora reacted: "You..."

Kaliyo looked unaffected.

Scepter Six System:

Within a moment the Timeless Monarch blew up in a giant amounts of flames.

Shana's Flagship: Hangar

The Outlander and Lana faced down Shana. They all had their lightsabers drawn and ready.

Shana commented smug: "It has been a long time Lana. Is that any way to greet your mother?"

Lana answered angrily: "You left my life a long time ago! Don't think this changes anything!"

Shana's right hand glowed purple and she unleashed a fury of purple lightning toward the Outlander. Lana stepped in and used Tutaminis and absorbed the attack.

Shana commented surprised: "Oh? Learned a few new tricks haven't we?"

Lana fired the absorbed energy back. But Shana simply lifted her left hand and the lightning disappeared. Shana channel her Golden Aura into her lightsaber enhancing it. She lifted the lightsaber pointed in toward the Outlander. As her golden eye and natural eyes glowed. Her lightsaber shined and hundreds of small beams of light flew toward the Outlander. The Outlander stood his ground and focused the Force on his upper body dispersing the lights before impact.

Shana commented a tiny bit surprised: "Impressive. But you can't mask your doubt or insecurity. The fight against Satele affected you quite a bit. You can barely focus."

Lana made a quickstep attempting to close in on Shana. She simply lifted her right hand and the Dark side inside Lana began surfacing hurting her.

Lana screamed: "Arghh!"

She fell to her knees.

The Outlander yelled: "Lana!"

Shana commented smug: "Oh no. If you lose focus you die."

The Outlander continued stepping back. Shana followed. The Outlander felt the pressure getting more and more intense. He were forced to his knees and his wounds after the battle against Satele began open up.

He screamed: "AAArgh!"

Shana stopped her attack as the Outlander fell exhausted and fatigued to the ground. The Outlander looked up as Shana prepared to fire a high amount of concentrated Golden Lightning bursts into him. The Outlander lifted his right hand, having slowly absorbed large amounts of her energy during her barrages of beams of light attacks.

Shana and the Outlander yelled: "It is over!"

The two blasted each other through the chest.

The Outlander screamed as he felt the lightning roast him:"AAARGHHH!"

The Outlander could smell his flesh burning and he felt his body had been drastically weakened. Shana rise clutching her chest and staggering painfully toward the Outlander.

Shana grunted: "Argh! I let my guard down! Leader Neyx is gonna scold me for this."

The Outlander were still on his knees. Lana were still struggling as the Dark side continued to hurt her mentally.

Shana stared at her daughter and said with pity: "The only way for you to break the seal I placed on you is to abandoned everything the Sith stands for. And we both know that will never happen."

The Dark side went haywire and emitted from Lana's body as she screamed in pain.

The Outlander asked wondering: "Why do you bow to Neyx? Is what he is doing really right?"

Shana answered calmly: "The Sith Empire won't survive. I made that assessment a long time ago. Our continued warfare against the Republic were stupid. Meeting Neyx only enhanced my conviction and belief. But as I returned after a long time. Everything have changed. The two have reunited. All caused by Leader Neyx. He is someone that will truly lead the Galaxy toward peace, glory and prosperity. Not you nor your Alliance."

The Outlander commented: "You are more powerful than Valkorion. I still have a hard time believing that Neyx were capable of creating something like the Parity Crusaders."

Shana replied calmly: "You can't fathom Neyx's power and you are a fool if you believe that the Eternal Empire was ever the dominant power in the Galaxy."

Shana draw out her lightsaber. As she is ready to cut the Outlander a Wall of Light appeared blocking her attack. Shana turned around and to her shock and surprised Lana's eyes have returned to normal.

Shana commented with surprised and wondering: "Lana you..."

Lana emitted blue light from her body. She lifted her right hand and Blue Force Lightning flew toward Shana. She used Force Shield but the attack penetrated it and zapped Shana violently.

She screamed: "AAAAAARHHHHHH!"

Shana fell to her knees as smoke emitted from her burnt flesh. Shana looked up at the approaching Lana. She forced herself up.

The Outlander asked: "Is this... *Radiance*? To think Lana would possess something such as that..."

Time stopped and Messias appeared with a comment: "Looks like you posses waste knowledge of the ancient techniques. I am quite surprised. I expected you to be limited by something feeble as the technique you call *The Oneness*."

The Outlander stated: "The old masters taught me all of their secrets. I doubt even Master Satele have any idea of what this is."

Messias disappeared right after as time begun moving. Shana was distracted. The Outlander absorbed the Force energy from the Wall of Light slowly recovering from his injuries and stamina.

The Outlander recovered and leapt toward Shana. As she turned around on impulse she fired Force Lightning toward the Outlander. He threw a Force Burst and thanks to compatibility his attack overwhelmed Shana. It blasted her back and into a nearby wall.

Shana cried: "Argh!"

She fell unconscious. The Outlander put his hands together he enchanted in ancient language. The aura disappeared from Lana's body. Her Golden eyes returned.

He quickly supported her and asked: "You okay?"

Lana answered dripping with cold sweat and breathed heavily with fatigue: "Yes I am fine Commander."

Lana stared at her unconscious mother and asked hesitant: "What will happen to her?"

The Outlander stared at Shana and decided: Taken into custody(Light)/Stand Trial(Light)/She will be executed(Dark)

The Outlander said: "She will join Satele as a prisoner. Help me cuff her."

Lana gave a calm smile and answered: "Understood Commander."

The two staggered over to the unconscious Shana.

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's Clock Room

Neyx stood and watched over Satele and Shana's clocks.

Neyx commented: "They are defeated but lives. Is that your answer Commander?"

Odessen Base: War Room

The Void Clan fiddle with a control panel and across the whole Galaxy a broadcast were send.

Gravestone: Bridge

An holo of Saen appeared and spoke: "People of the Galaxy. My name is Saen also known as the former Immortal Emperor of Zakuul. I have returned this time not as an Emperor but as a warrior. My goal is the destruction of the Eternal Alliance. I seek allies who will fight together with me. Their fleet have been destroyed, their forces decimated and their base leveled. Odessen has fallen."

The Outlander and the other members stared shocked at Bey'wan, Yuun, Pierce, Bowdaar, Qyzen, Blizz, Guss, HK-55, the three generals and many others who were on their knees before Saen and his forces.

The Outlander called out: "No...!"

Hailing Judgment: Bridge

Thexan called out: "This is... cruel."

Hivus clenched his fists.

Saen continued: "Outlander! Look closely! This is the fate which will befall all your members! Witness chaos and feel the despair and regret of opposing me!"

Gravestone: Bridge

Bey'wan yelled: "Commander! No matter what...! Don't give up! LIVE!"

Aric and the rest yelled: "Long LIVE THE ALLIANCE!"

As Bey'wan and they others yelled Saen beheaded him as the whole Galaxy was watching. The Void Clan did the same with they others. Theron and Lana fell to their knees. They both forced themselves to hold back the tears of sorrow. Altlitia began crying and T7 were also sad.

Saen's laugh echoed. The Outlander clenched his fists.

He proclaimed: "You won't get with this! We will stop you Saen. I promise you. We will end this needless conflict."

The Outlander stared away at the distance.

Odessen: Open Field

A warship landed on Odessen. The rain fell as the traces of destruction were everywhere. Vaylin and many Alliance members lied unconscious.

Footsteps approached and as Vaylin stared with blurry eyes stared up. She saw people which made her sigh with relief and regret.

Palades: S.R.E Headquarter - Neyx's War Room

Neyx stood with his back turned. All the lights were out. In the darkness three people kneeled before him.

A man asked: "Has Satele and Shana failed? Is that why we have been summoned."

Neyx confirmed: "That looks to be the case. They still live but their involvement in the war effort have ended."

A woman asked: "Will we be taking over their responsibilities?"

Neyx again confirmed: "Only temporarily. Once the war ends I plan on reinstate them."

Another woman spoke: "We have all pledged our loyalty to you. We don't really mind whatever you have in store for us."

The woman giggled.

Neyx spoke serious: "Dray, Arteem and Sunrider. I am counting on you. Live up to your new positions as Highminister and Supreme Commanders."

Neyx turned around.

The three replied in unison: "As you wish Leader Neyx!"

Zakuul: Government Building

The Outlander with the surviving Alliance members were greeted by Indo. The two shake hands.

Indo said optimistically: "It has been a long time my friend. I am happy to see you alive."

The Outlander replied: "The feeling is mutual Indo."

Odessen Base: Ruins

The Eternal Throne had been destroyed and the Alliance base was in ruins.

End