Chapter 2

Drake or Revan hadn't emerged from the barracks for the entire trip to Korriban. The rest of the crew had come to a silent agreement not to disturb him. Whatever was going through his mind wasn't for them to know. His very existence was almost without meaning now, at least to him. There was only one thing keeping him going: getting Bastila back. Nothing would stand in his way.

Mission and Falcan were sparring in the cargo hold. Mission's combat had come a long way in a short amount of time. After about half-hour Falcan knocked Mission back, and both stood their chests heaving.

"That's enough for today…" Falcan said picking up his shirt from the shelf and slipping it on. Mission pulled her jacket back on and caught her breath.

"What do you think he's gonna do?" Falcan looked at Mission and sighed.

"I dunno…if there's one thing about Drake…he's unpredictable but whenever he makes a decision: you either go with him…or you get the hell out of his way" Falcan replied. "Right now he just needs his space, so let's give it to him until he's ready" Mission nodded.

"How much do you know about his past Falcan?" Mission's hand flew to her mouth trying to cram the words back in. Falcan looked at her with practiced patience.

"Enough to safely say Malak is a dead man when Drake catches up to him" Falcan replied. "While Drake is not someone I'd want to fight on my best day, Revan is a completely different story…definitely not a person you want to have as an enemy" Mission frowned.

"What do you mean?" she responded.

"Let's put this way…Revan's mastery of the force and lightsaber is unmatched now…but if you add to that the rage of the Dark Side then Revan will become a brutal opponent and nothing will stand in his way" Falcan sighed.

"But that's enough for now…we do him a disservice by speaking of this when he isn't present" Mission nodded and left the cargo hold. Falcan took a deep breath.

The truth was he knew far more than he was supposed to concerning Revan and it was knowledge he would not indulge to anyone. Falcan knew full well what Darth Revan had been capable of, but often asked the question of whether or not Revan truly fell.

Falcan shook his head to rid himself of those thoughts. He needed to keep his mind on the present, not focus on the past. Falcan exited the hold and headed for the garage section of the ship.

Carth sat in the cockpit as Canderous joined him and sat in the co-pilots seat. Carth and Canderous usually rarely if ever conversed, but strange times equalled strange things and certainly seeing the two together was an odd sight. Carth calmly brought the ship out of hyperspace over looking the desolate planet of Korriban, home of the Sith.

"Well this is it the last one" Carth stated matter of factly. Canderous grunted.

"Let's hope Revan can keep it together long enough to find the Star map…" Canderous barked in his usual gruff manner.

"Have you spoken to him?" Carth replied.

"He may be my employer…but I know full well when I'm of no use" Ordo responded "I will follow and fight alongside him no matter where he goes but right now…I can't and won't speak to him about his personal life…I'm warrior not a consultant" Carth laughed at the mandalorians joke.

"It must be hard for him…" Carth mused.

"You'd know Carth…but I'm not sure you actually care" Canderous replied.

"I do care Canderous…" Carth stated "But I'm still coming to terms with who he is…once that's done we'll see where it goes"

"Yes we will…" Carth and Canderous both jumped and turned to see the former Dark Lord leaning against the wall. He had a smirk on his face but it didn't take a genius to realise he hadn't been sleeping and he wasn't in the best of moods.

"How much did you hear?" Carth asked.

"Just the last part…" Drake replied a little stiffly but the two soldiers let it slide "I want utmost discretion here…I don't want to start a global war with us against them…though they wouldn't stand much of a chance" Canderous chuckled and Carth smiled. It was good to see Drake still had a sense of humour.

"Will do Drake…" Carth replied but was surprised by Drake's reply.

"Call me Revan…" Carth turned to see Drake's form retreating from the cockpit.

"What?" Carth asked as Canderous stood up also staring at the Jedi's back.

"Interesting…" the mandalorian muttered before leaving the cockpit. Carth sat still mulling over Revan's words before turning back around and guiding the ship into Korriban's spaceport.

Drake returned to his barracks to change into an all black attire. Leather trouser, a form-fitting shirt, with boots and knuckle gloves. He pulled a black leather jacket before clipping his electrum lightsaber to his belt.

Drake left the barracks to visit the garage section. Falcan was hard at work on his sword while Drake entered. Falcan looked up and nodded to him.

"Need something?" Falcan gave his signature greeting. Drake nodded.

"I need you to promise me something" Falcan frowned and stepped up to look at Drake.

"What?" he asked.

"If I should turn again, fall to the Dark Side before finding Malak…I need you to promise me you'll kill me…" Falcan's eyes widened slightly. "Please Falcan…if I turn before saving Bastila…I'd rather die before I can do any damage…Falcan promise me" Falcan took a deep breath.

"I swear it Revan…. but I have full confidence that you won't fall again" Drake smiled but it vanished quickly. "She's still on your mind right?" Drake nodded.

"She's hard not to think of Falcan believe me…but right now I wish I could stop…" Falcan nodded.

"Well let's get this over with quickly and get her back…brother" Drake nodded and heard the boarding ramp lower. He made his way to the main hold where the crew had assembled.

"Ok…Carth you stay here and keep the engine running"

"Got it…" Carth replied.

"Canderous and Falcan you're with me" the mentioned two nodded "Jolee, Juhani I want you two pose as Dark Jedi and gather whatever information you can" The two nodded and went to change into Dark Jedi robes while the others waited. "The rest of you stay on your guard…the sooner we're out of here the better" the entire crew nodded as Falcan emerged from the garage section with his sword strapped to his back and his Zabrak heavy pistols on his waist.

"Ok…I'm set…" Canderous emerged wearing his mandalorian armour without the sleeves and helmet.

"Let's do this…" the mandalorian stated.

"Follow me…" Drake replied and led the two out of the Ebon Hawk.

(So another Jedi comes to Korriban…) Drake cursed silently. The twi'lik had seen the lightsaber at his belt. Still if he was careful no one would discover who he really is.

"Jedi come here often do they?" Drake asked in basic.

(Many people come to Korriban…most are traders) The twi'lik answered matter of factly (Some are Jedi who left the order…I assume you're going to the academy…I hear fallen Jedi are very welcome)

"I'm sure"

(But enough of that) the dock master said (good to see the Ebon Hawk again…since you're a regular the fee is only 25 credits) Drake brought out the required number of credits.

(Excellent…do enjoy your stay) with that the Twi'lik opened the door behind him and the three entered Dreshdae.

"The academy may have decent information for us…" Canderous said leaning close to Drake "If we could gain access to it" Drake nodded.

"We'll figure something out…" Drake replied.

"Watch it…" Drake looked round at Falcan "Dark Jedi…" the bounty hunter inclined his head to the man in front of them. He seemed to be harassing a number "hopefuls" as he called them.

Drake for the most part ignored what they were saying as he and his companions past. But unfortunately the man would spot them just as they walked past. He pose the question to them of how he should deal with the hopefuls he had at his mercy. Drake despite being in a very bad state mind wouldn't allow to be killed.

"Let them go…" he said simply in response.

"Let them go?…what could possibly convince me to do that?" The sith sneered. Drake moved his hand across his chest as he spoke the next words and they were laced with the force.

"They're not worth your time" the man clicked.

"I suppose they're not are they? Very well be gone all of you!" within a few minutes both the civilians and Shardaan, the dark Jedi were gone.

"Weak minded fool…" Falcan muttered disgusted "If he's the Sith's idea of a Dark Jedi than this'll be easy…

"Let's keep moving…" Drake led the way into the small lounge area that greeted them from the star port.

Looking towards the door to the far end, Drake swore silently again. Three sith were standing near the door, one was a beautiful blond woman, her two companions were both men, one with short black hair, and the other was dark-skinned. They'd have to past them. Drake kept his pace inconspicuous as he went to go through the door.

But unfortunately they would not be allowed to leave without confrontation "Look here my dear friends" the woman drawled, her voice was dripping with arrogance "We have some newcomers to the colony, led by a Jedi no less. I don't believe I've seen them before have you?"

"I hate Jedi…" the black hair male spat "and these fallen ones are worse…they always think they're so much better than us"

Turn around kid…" Canderous barked waving his hand to his left "unless you want more trouble than you're worth"

The woman laughed haughtily "Smart mouthed newcomers to boot"

"Looks pretty fresh to me Lashowe" the dark skinned male drawled. Drake felt his usually rather persistent patience already growing thin.

"That's what I thought," the woman replied "Well newcomer I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but in this colony…" she inclined her hands dramatically to the small building they were in " the Sith do as they please. And we are Sith. So quite literally with you live or die is based entirely on our whim…what do you say to that?"

In response to her words, the air became extremely ripe with force energy. Drake's jet-black hair blew back and fluttered slightly and electricity crackled around his body and in front of his face.

"I say you could try and kill me…and fail," Drake growled.

"Very brave words for such an insignificant person" Lashowe retorted, though she did feel somewhat intimidated though she hid it well. "Do you not realise how many Sith are on Korriban"

"Too many to count as they get killed by us one by one…" Falcan replied, spinning one his blasters in his hand.

"Let me kill this one Lashowe" the light skinned Sith said "Please let me do it!"

"Now, now let's not be hasty" Lashowe stated signalling for him to calm down "perhaps our friend here could still offer us some amusement" She looked back to Drake "what do you say? Amuse us, and we'll consider letting leave with your life" she smirked.

Falcan scoffed. "Hey Drake…" the Jedi looked at him "can I wipe that smirk of her face?"

"Yeah…she's got a lot of attitude…and needs to be taught a lesson in who she's dealing with" Canderous added, cracking his neck. Drake signalled for them both to calm down before looking back to the Sith.

"I'm more trouble than you can handle…so walk away," he said calmly as the lightning sparked around him once more before dying down. The woman scowled.

"What!" she snapped.

Her dark skinned companion cackled, "I think someone just stood up to you Lashowe"

"Shut up Fool! Unless you wanna be next!" she spat, he glared.

"Oh yeah? Anytime!" the light skinned man stepped between them.

"Stop it! This is boring let's go back to the academy," he demanded.

The woman took a few moments to calm down "Fine we'll go" she glared daggers at Drake "And as for you…I'll find you later" Falcan smirked as she turned away.

"Oh I just love a woman with a bad attitude and no common sense!" he shouted after her, she stiffened with rage but continued walking on.

"All right looks we'll have to gain access to this academy" Canderous pointed out.

"Yeah…I think I have a way to do it" Drake murmured. "Let's go"

The party set off to find the means to reach their goal.

Drake's struggle with darkness was still far from over on the dark world of Korriban.

Ok there's chapter two...Reviews please!!!!!!!!