"Zex, wake up Zex", Telon begged, slapping Zexar gently to wake him.

"What? Why?"

"We've been boarded, a Jedi cruiser has jammed our controls and are preparing to board our ship"

"Shit, their force sensitives I presume, I sense the council"

"We can't escape this, what do you suggest?"

"Well we have two options; we fight and inevitably get defeated, or we surrender. And personally, I'm up for surrender"

"I agree. Darth Zexar, you're a strong ally, I'm glad I'm fighting alongside you"

"You too Telon"

A large explosion at the ships hatch made them both straighten up, hands on their heads with weapons cast aside. Footsteps grew louder in time until a small group of assassin droids and a Jedi leader came into view. The Jedi turned to face them and Zexar was taken back as he realized who it was.

"General Beth", Zexar spoke, slowly.

"Aaron, it's you? What happened? Why are you on a Sith ship? And who is she?"

"I was betrayed by your Master, Marsh, and Grunto took me to his academy where Aaron was destroyed. I am Darth Zexar now, and this is Darth Telon"

"Darth Zexar? How could you?", Beth started before addressing the droids, "Get them on the ship, take them to the interrogation cells, I need to talk to the rest of the council first"

"Excuse me? Rest of the council?", Zexar asked.

"I was appointed after the death of Master Luco"

"Just what I was thinking"

"How did you-", Beth began as she realized what he was saying, "You've become a monster"

"Council always thought I was one to begin with, nothings changed I presume"

Beth was starting to lose control at Zexar's tone; he was too calm for what he had done. She snatched a blaster from the nearest droid and changed the setting to stun, then shot Zexar in the chest, causing him to grunt in pain and fall to the floor.

"I feel your anger Jedi", Telon teased.

"Don't even try to turn me, I am loyal to the Jedi, and the Jedi only"

"Hatred fills you in our presence, the dark side calls to you Master Jedi"

Beth shot her an if-looks-could-kill look and shot Telon in the chest as well, leaving the now easy job of transferring the unconscious Sith into their own cruiser, and into the interrogation chambers. She threw them both into separate chambers and raised the shields, before utilizing the chambers for torture; they weren't going to keep quiet for long, that's for sure.

She acted on her own authority and failed to report to the council that she had found Aaron, and especially didn't report that she was torturing them to get information. The effects of the stunning shots were beginning to wear off as Zexar rose to his feet, closely followed by Telon.

"You've become quite the rebel", Zexar teased, "Council haven't been told about this have they?"

"No, Sith, they haven't. Now tell me Zexar, where is the Sith academy?"

"And why would I tell you that?"

Beth pressed a button on the large computer console in front of her and caused a small amount of electricity to pass into Zexar's chamber.

"That's why", Beth replied casually.

"We're not going to break, Jedi", Telon spoke.

"Maybe a new tactic is needed. Zexar, every time you fail to answer a question, your friend here, will be tortured"

"Zex, don't answer anything", Telon begged Zexar.

Zexar looked into Telon's eyes, unsure how long he would be able to see her in pain, but It was necessary, surely. He then looked into Beth's eyes and smiled, apparently happy on the tactic, she thought.

"Where is your academy?"

Zexar stood still, his mouth firmly closed, so Beth pressed a button, electric shocking Telon violently.

"That all you got?", Telon replied to the electricity.

"Zexar, what was your mission?"

Once again Zexar stood still, untouched by the fact Telon was going to receive great pain. Beth pressed buttons on the console until spikes slowly rose from the floor of Telon's chamber, piercing the bottoms of her feet. More electric was pulsed through the metal spikes and shocked Telon once again, the shock lasting for at least ten seconds.

"Zex...help me...please...make it stop"

"Listen to her begging", Beth teased, "Now, tell me Zexar, what was your mission?"

"You're wasting you're time Jedi", Zexar replied coolly.

Anger took a hold of her and she lashed out, sending a high voltage shock into each of their chambers, knocking Telon out after nine seconds, leaving Zexar writhing in pain.

"You're a...coward", Zexar shouted through gritted teeth.

Beth cut the electricity and released the shields to Zexar's chamber only and readied herself for a fight. Zexar used the Force to pull his saber from the torture console where it had been placed as Beth ignited her bright green light-saber and ran at him, saber poised for the kill. Zexar clipped his saber to his belt and used the Force to push Bath back, then lift her gently into the air.

"You could become very powerful, Jedi, restricting you're anger is holding you back"

"I'm more powerful than you think"

"Lets see shall we", Zexar stated as he released Beth and withdrew his saber, igniting it at once, the red glow shining brightly on his face.

Zexar blocked the mid-height swing, which preceded a low right and high left attack. Beth was fighting all over the place, trying to force her way through his defence, something that was practically impossible. Zexar had always been an overall good swordsman but had favored a defensive approach which required less energy consumption, meaning he could tire his opponent out without exerting much effort himself. Offensive counter-attacks were what won battles for him as a Jedi, but brute strength and anger now assisted his offense as a Sith. Beth fought on, breaking a sweat as she began to lose energy, tiring from her constant offense. She locked sabers with Zexar at the moment he began to speak.

"Anger courses through you, surely you see that"

"Never, I am a Jedi"

"I was a Jedi"

Beth shouted in anger at him and started to swing at Zexar much quicker and harder, causing him to defend himself much more efficiently. She leaped over Zexar's head and quickly spun and attacked, which was blocked by Zexar, before he then spun as well and destroyed her light-saber handle.

"You have lost", Zexar stated, power glittering in his eyes as he used the Force to push Beth into his own torture chamber, raising the shields.

Beth raised herself to her feet, looking coldly into Zexar's eyes, admiration and confusion swimming through her mind; she resented this fact, after all he is a Sith. She had lost to him, like her predecessor Master Luco and his padawan Ashura. As she caught her breath she noticed how Darth Zexar did not even appear slightly fatigued by their fight.

"You're powerful, even for a Sith", Beth finally said.

"The Sith are powerful, we use our emotions to aid us in battle", Zexar began. He was determined to turn Beth, she would become a powerful apprentice, "The Jedi fail to realize this, the Sith are not evil, we are just followers of a different ideal. The Jedi strive to eradicate all emotion from their minds, creating a mind-less follower of the light. Yes, the Sith are not perfect and stray from their purpose but are the Jedi so great?"

"No, they aren't. I have come to realize this, what you say makes sense. Sith or no Sith, you always were persuasive"

"I am just speaking the truth. I can't say I am in total agreement with the Sith"

Seven assassin droids ran through the door as Zexar finished speaking, and began to fire at Zexar, which he blocked immediately.

"Stop, I order you to stop firing", Beth ordered.

The droids ceased fire and the yellow-shouldered droid, who appeared to be the leader, spoke to Beth.

"We have lost contact with the Jedi on Coruscant and Dantooine. They've cut our transmissions"

"That's disturbing news, thank you commander"

As the droids left Zexar gave Beth an I-told-you-so look.

"They've betrayed you as they did me"

Zexar released the shield holding Beth into the chamber, as he saw the hurt of betrayal in her eyes.

"Join me, become my apprentice, Darth Jonai", Zexar stated, allowing the dark side to lick her teasingly, much like a flame.

Beth closed her eyes and allowed the dark side to engulf her body, her mind, and her conscience. The ways of a Sith were imprinted in her brain and she became Zexar's apprentice, the decision had been made. She kneeled down to Darth Zexar and bowed her head in respect.

"Rise, Darth Jonai"

Darth Jonai stood in front of Zexar with her new red light-saber, amazed at how she had turned from everything she had once been, the Jedi were traitorous. Zexar fiddled with the computer console once again and released Telon from her chamber, although she still lay unconscious. He used the Force to gently pick her up and transported her to an empty bunk in a room opposite the holding cells.

"Master", Jonai started, "My apprentice Drelo is on the ship, as are Masters Vett and Tepel"

"Will they have heard any of what was going on?"

"No, this is a large cruiser and they are in the training facilities. Don't worry, they won't be able to feel our presence in the dark side"

"How?"

"A little gift of mine"

"How intriguing. We should go to them"

"Don't waste your time on them, they will never turn"

"I wasn't planning to, now, Vett and Tepel are mine"

"Just what I was thinking Master"

Zexar touched the Force to navigate his way through the ship, quickly reaching the training facility where he could hear the hums and clashes of light-sabers.

Zexar touched the door pad on the wall to initiate the unlocking sequence, and stepped into the light metallic room. Vett and Tepel heard the entrance and stopped sparring, as did Drelo who turned off the blaster deflection trainer.

"Aaron? Where have you been? The council have sent teams to find you", Tepel asked, shocked.

"I've been at the Sith academy, and I have destroyed a Jedi team. Luco and Ashura really didn't present much of a challenge"

"You", Vett accused; he had almost disapproved of him as much as Marsh, "It's you, the new Sith"

"Darth Zexar, yes"

Darth Jonai decided it was her cue to enter, and walked slowly through the door, drawing level with Zexar.

"Beth? No, it can't be", her apprentice, Drelo, stated as he acknowledged her, "You traitor", he screamed at her.

"I go by the name of Jonai now"

"Darth Zexar, you always were a nasty piece of work", Vett said, igniting his blue light-saber, as did Tepel.

"Three members lost in one day, the council will not be happy with me at all", Zexar stated arrogantly as he ignited his saber too, attacking Vett and Tepel.

Beth and Drelo both ignited their sabers and met half way, fighting to the death. Master and apprentice. They both favored an offensive attack, both attacking quickly and effectively, needing to quickly recover to their defense in aid of their counter attack. Zexar, on the other hand, was quite enjoying himself, blocking attacks from both Jedi Masters and providing them with a strong offense of his own. He had been born to fight, a warrior from birth, and his family had known this, giving him up to the Jedi must have been hard. He was letting his mind drift again, and must be fully engaged in his fight, killing the Masters was only the beginning. Vett made a risky move which proved too risky as Zexar dodged an attack from Tepel and moved his saber upwards into Vett's attack, slicing off his arm and using the Force to push him against the wall hard enough to shatter all his bones. Tepel looked shocked at Vett's sudden exit from the fight, and locked saber's with Zexar, pushing hard against him.

"Master Tepel, you have lost", Zexar exhaled.

"The Jedi go on, darkness awaits a Sith", Tepel stated, defeat lingering in his breath.

"Darkness is peaceful", Zexar finished as he pushed into Tepel before ducking under his attack.

Beth leaped over Drelo and stabbed behind her into air; speed had been Drelo's strong point. He quickly came into view in front of her and managed to slice off two of her fingers from her left hand, although she held her saber in her right. She screamed in pain as he then lifted her up and smashed her down to the ground multiple times until she lay unconscious and broken on the metal floor. Drelo joined the fierce fight between Zexar and Tepel, quickly engaging Zexar and causing a little more trouble than before he took part. Zexar disarmed Drelo in a quick movement by removing his hands, then in a swift movement, having blocked Tepel, beheaded Drelo. Zexar used the Force and lifted Tepel into the air slightly, holding him there lightly.

"Surrender and your life will be spared", Zexar offered, coldly.

"You are very powerful Zexar, I can't deny that. But you must see the error of your ways. Killing without remorse will not cure the betrayal you feel"

"Surrender or die Jedi"

"There is still light within you Aaron", Tepel said boldly.

Zexar felt furious at being referred to his Jedi ways, and lashed out at Tepel, using the Force to pull him towards him so he could drive his saber through Tepel's knee caps. Tepel screamed in agony at the searing pain and heat in his legs.

"Aaron, do not reject your true heritage", Tepel screamed through gritted teeth.

"My name", Zexar shouted, now driving his saber into Tepel's right shoulder, "Is Zexar"

"Zexar, Aaron, the name does not matter. You are a Jedi at heart. There is still light in your heart", Tepel forced out, wincing heavily at the pain.

"If I were a Jedi, I would not have killed Vett and Drelo"

"If you were a Sith, you would have killed me"

"Tepel, last chance, surrender or die"

"Death will serve me better"

Before Tepel had chance to brace himself for his death Zexar had sliced through his waist, cutting him in two and letting him fall to the ground.

Zexar used the Force to pick Jonai up, and took her to the ships medical room to replace her fingers. He found the battle intriguing; apprentices had won, beaten their Masters. Drelo had defeated Jonai while Zexar had destroyed his Jedi council Masters Vett and Tepel. Having placed Darth Jonai in the medical droids care, he walked to Telon's room, laying down beside her on the exceptionally large bunk. She tossed and turned in her tormented state, as Zexar lay and allowed his thoughts to engulf him. I can't let go of that light. Without it I can't maintain sanity, I would become just another Sith. I don't want to be like this but theres no other way aside the Jedi, and that is something he will never indulge in again, no matter how tempting it may be. I can't be the perfect Jedi, or the perfect Sith, I know I'm too weak to be either, but something in between is how I like to live, emotions fueling my battle. I look forward to my encounter with Master Carly and my partner, Lauren, they will never accept what I've become, but maybe, just maybe, they will join my cause. But what if they won't join? What if they engage me? Will I have the strength and kill them? Telon will help me, I am sure of it. I don't know why I feel so attached to Telon, I can't quite put my finger on it. She had told him she was a Jedi once, maybe he had seen her before on Coruscant, not Dantooine, he was sure of that much. There was one thing he was sure of, for now, and he didn't know how long it would take for Telon to awaken or for Jonai to heal. He was lonely and alone to explore his mind. He didn't like the sound of it, he didn't want to find anything in his head he didn't want to know.

"No", Telon shouted loudly, apparently awoken.

She was panting loudly and tears escaped her eyes as she adjusted to the sudden light and situation.

"Telon? What happened?"

"Just a...dream. Whats happened here?"

"You missed quite a lot", Zexar explained, giving Telon a detailed analysis of what had happened.

"You defeated two Jedi Masters and an apprentice?"

"Yeah, it was fairly fun, actually"

"Strange person you are", Telon laughed, "What's the plan"
"Carry on as normal, don't tell Jonai the mission, continue to kill the Jedi. And this way, we get help from Jonai's assassin droids"

"You planned this all along didn't you?"

"Yes. Now we best get to the cockpit, get this cruiser headed for Tatooine"

Zexar and Telon made their way to the cruisers cockpit and entered the hyperspace co-ordinates for Tatooine, blasting off through the shortest route.

"We'll be lucky to get there in one piece"

"Oh sit back and relax, I've taken this route before"

"I really don't take comfort using your own personal routes"

"If you feel so strongly, take our Sith ship"

"And leave you alone? I couldn't let you have your own way with everything regarding flying, I'd have to complete the mission alone"

"You saying I'm a bad pilot?"

"No, just a foolish one", Telon finished.

Zexar found himself trying not to laugh at Telon, her brilliant personality wasn't destroyed like most Sith, which made the mission much more enjoyable. In truth, Zexar was falling for her.