The following morning, Jenna and Zeos were sound asleep. The emperor awoke finding his beautiful bride-to-be lying on his chest. He gently parted Jenna's hair away from her eyes. The movement tickled her nose making her awake. Their eyes met with a spark of happiness.

"Good morning, lover," she said. Her hands slithered under Zeos to embrace him.

"Good morning, beautiful." Zeos felt like he was on top of the world. This beautiful woman was soon to be his wife. As the two shared a kiss, Zeos smelled the sweet aroma of Jenna. Her body still smelled like the mixture of her Déesse Éternelle perfume, lavender body wash, and minted shampoo. Yet, there was another smell Zeos couldn't put his finger on…pancakes?

"Do you smell that?" he asked. Jenna took a whiff of the air and did smell something. "Is that maple syrup?" she asked. The two immediately got off one another. Jenna threw on her satin robe and Zeos grabbed a pair of old blue jeans. As the two walked to the kitchen, the smell grew larger in scents: syrup, pancakes, potatoes, cheese, eggs, etc. They found a huge buffet at their dinner table with a red skinned and white head-tailed chef. Ahsoka turned around with a smile and a plate of chocolate chip muffins.

"Had a feeling this was you," Zeos said grabbing a seat, "I thought you were gonna stop this after Jenna came back."

"Well, I thought one more morning wouldn't be a problem."

"She's done this before?" asked Jenna as she poured a cup of coffee.

"Yeah; she started just after her trial of spirit."

"Oh, really? How long ago was that?"

"About a month, right Red?"

"More or less." Ahsoka sat down and the three made their separate plates. Anakin came down rubbing his closed eyes. But when he saw the buffet, his eyes shot right open. "Who made all this?" he asked. Ahsoka proudly raised her hand.

"Your girl can cook, Anakin," said Zeos. The four began eating the wonderful meal. Ahsoka was happy seeing both her teachers work together; it was nothing like her past vision of debate and violence. She still remembered the image after all this time because of how much it boggled her mind. The people of Earth were kind, strong, and free and they kept these traits by their leader andthe Arka-knights. How could the same people cause such conflict with the Jedi council?

"So Anakin, how was my wife during the past year?" asked Zeos.

"Oh, she was excellent. I was even able to take her to different battlefields throughout the galaxy. Saved my life a few times." Jenna blushed from the compliment. "What about Ahsoka?"

Zeos quickly drank his cup of orange juice. "Well…she's the complete opposite."

"Hey!" Ahsoka shouted

"What? You were unbelievably difficult."

"Well, you know what they say about there not being bad students."

"Ooh," Zeos grabbed his chest. "That hurt."

"What about students?" asked Anakin.

"It's a saying that there has to be a bad teacher in order to be a bad student," Jenna responded.

"Yeah, but you have to admit, Ahsoka," Zeos said while swallowing another bite, "After the trial of spirit, you changed for the better."

"I couldn't agree more," Ahsoka said smiling.

"Trial of what?" Anakin asked. Zeos gave Anakin a confused stare.

"The Trial of spirit is one of three traits the Arka-knights work on to achieve perfection, master," Ahsoka responded.

"Didn't you go over this during the presentation?" Zeos asked.

"Actually, no," Ahsoka said, "The Jedi council didn't ask much about the Arka-knights except their abilities." Zeos was still confused; he even felt a bit insulted.

"I never understood that," Jenna spoke. "The council asks and communicates so little with each other. Oh no offense, you two."

"None taken," said Anakin, "Sometimes, even I question the council."

"And go against their orders," Ahsoka said. She took a sip of her juice as the group chuckled at her comment.

"Anakin, there's no shame in questioning your superiors," said Zeos, "You wouldn't be human if you don't question authorities at times. Hehheh, in fact, you'd be more like those droids you tinker with." The table shared yet another laugh. Suddenly, Zeos' phone rang. He had a calm mind as he answered. "Maloran." Zeos took a sip of coffee as the other line talked. He spat out his coffee after hearing what he heard. "WHO'S HERE?"

A separatist starship had just entered the Earth's territory. Count Dooku, the frigate superior, requested an audience with the emperor. Zeos and his wife happily obliged and visited him at Highpoint tower, but Anakin and Ahsoka wouldn't be joining them. Thanks to Anakin's violent outburst, the two had been under house arrest literally. Zeos had men stationed around the perimeter. Anakin searched high and low for a way out that wasn't guarded, but it was to no avail. He finally gave up and went to the main living room where Ahsoka was relaxing. He sat on a couch and sulked. He couldn't imagine another star system falling to the lies of the separatists. Anakin looked back up to find Ahsoka on her cell phone.

"What are you doing on that thing?" he asked.

"Texting Zeos to tell me when his meeting is over," she said.

"How can you be so calm about this?"

"Master, I told you before, Zeos will have to join the Republic."

"But how do you-"

"Trust me." Her eyes were squared on him. With that, Anakin went silent and she sent the text to Zeos. The more Anakin showed his worry, the more Ahsoka became worried herself. HejusthastojointheRepublic,she thought to herself, afterwhatIlearned,Zeoswouldneverjointheseparatists!Wouldn'the?

-Can u txt bak wen "Dorku" iz 'bout 2 leave?

-sure ;)

"Sorry about that," Zeos said and closed his phone, "You were saying Count?"

"I was mentioning my forces greatly outnumber the Republics." The two were discussing benefits for joining the Separatists and every word made Zeos more interested.

"Ah, yes. And these are droids, correct?"

"Indeed."

Jenna exited the elevator with two drinks. She placed one next to Dooku and the other was handed straight to Zeos and the two shared a long kiss, not caring if Dooku was watching. Dooku was in fact watching. As Zeos and Jenna retracted from the kiss, the count thought he could use their emotions to his advantage.

"I see you have a strong love for your fiancée," he said, just as Zeos expected.

"Absolutely," Zeos replied as Jenna sat beside her husband.

"It is a pity that the Jedi would never understand your feelings. They are considered clouded by emotionless judgements."

"That's interesting, Dooku. The Jedi say almost the same thing about your society," Jenna responded. "What was it you called? Silk?"

"Sith, my dear, and we are much stronger than the Jedi."

"With all due respect, Count," Zeos retorted, "You've already explained the Sith to us. I'd like to hear more of the CIS. Like what makes them so different compared to the Republic?"

"Simple: our system is not corrupted. Senators of the Republic are used by large corporations to boost their own profits."

"And you are better? I heard the Corporate Alliance has sided with you."

"They agree to our ideals, but they do not control us." Zeos leaned back in his chair. What the count said was just what Zeos wanted to hear: no corruption, care for the people instead of the government, and no foreign civilizations mettle with another's affairs. But by choosing the separatists, Zeos knew he would lose people whom he considered his friends.

Zeos took a long sigh. "You have me between a rock and a hard place, Dooku. I honestly don't know what's better for my empire, for my planet even."

"What about for your culture?" Dooku said. Zeos had no idea what the count meant. "Has the question of whyIamaSithlord ever come to your mind?" WhyDookuchosethereligionhechose?Zeos thought that wasn't any of his business. "It is because for my ideals and beliefs, I was expelled from the Jedi order."

The Eutopan couple was shocked, just like Dooku wanted. "The Sith Order is a union of Jedi rejects because we all hold what the Jedi do not: happiness, love, passion-"

"Emotion," Zeos retorted. "When Ahsoka told me about the jedi code, I was worried for my Arcanum beliefs."

"Have faith, emperor," said Dooku, "We will never change your way of life. That is why we are called the confederacy of independent systems." With that, Zeos felt that he had finally made his decision.

Zeos, Jenna, and Dooku had returned to the platform Dooku's solar sailor was stationed in. In order to save time, and to show off a little, Zeos had a military escort them to the hanger.

"It was a pleasure to meet both of you," Dooku commented.

"Likewise ,count," zeos said, "I look forward to join you on the battlefield."

Dooku smiled to Zeos. The emperor thought it was out of friendship, but Dooku was truly smiling out of deceit. He was glad to know how foolish this ruler was. "Then I can trust you to join the CIS."

"Absolutely." Zeos bowed in respect. With that, Dooku walked to his solar sailor in victory. As soon as his back was turned, Zeos' happiness turned to sadness. He pulled out his cell and texted to Ahsoka.

-Count Dooku is leaving and I shall be joining his side. I'm sorry, Ahsoka.

Zeos closed the phone. "Who is the superior officer here other than me?" he asked the military escort. A soldier stepped forward in an instant.

"Captain Lee Compton, sir!"

"Captain, prepare your troops. We're going to my home and arrest the Jedi."

"Yes sir!" The troops began to check all their weapons and ammunitions while Zeos was still in despair. He was not only about to arrest his friends, he was going to arrest his own student.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Jenna asked Zeos.

"Do I have a choice? They'll become my enemies soon. I might as well-" Zeos' phone cut him off as it started to ring. He took it out and flipped it back open. Ahsoka had texted him back a very odd request. Zeos had finally realized what she had meant.

"Dooku!" Zeos shouted. The count turned back to the emperor. "May I please see your lightsaber?" Zeos asked calmly.

It was an odd request, but Dooku agreed for he thought he had nothing to fear. Zeos scanned the weapon with his eyes. It looked like a completely normal curved lightsaber. Zoes then ignited the blade to reveal it to be red. Every Eutopan knew what that symbol meant.

"Redblade!" shouted the troops. They immediately pointed their rifles straight at Dooku which surprised him. Jenna grabbed Zeos' side gun and aimed at Dooku as well. Zeos threw the lightsaber behind him and grabbed his own lightsaber and other side arm, both aimed right at Dooku.

Dooku was flabbergasted. "I-I don't understand."

"I think you have overstayed your welcome, Count," Zeos said. His voice had a very cynical tone. "It is time you leave."

"Emperor, please," Dooku begged. "Surely, this is a misunder-"

Zeos launched a front air kick in an instant. The kick didn't make contact, but Dooku was launched back to his ship by Zeos' mana-wielding abilities. Even Dooku's droid escorts were destroyed from the blast. "I said leave, Redblade!"

Dooku's confusion was turned to fear. He dared not pester a boy of that capability. He climbed into his solar sailor and left the scene, forced to leave his lightsaber behind.

"Redblade scum," spoke one of the soldiers. Everyone had the exact same feeling, except jenna's anger grew to confusion. "How did you know he was a Redblade," She asked Zeos.

Zeos didn't respond. He kept his sight in the direction Dooku's vessel took off. His sight soon dropped down to his phone. The text from Ahsoka was still on the screen.

-y don't u check his lightsaber?

Zeos clenched the phone tighter and tighter until the screen cracked. She knew all this time,he thought.

You miss me guys? :)

Real sorry about the wait guys, I thought it was better to upload the whole chapter than upload what I got and constantly updating. Unfortunately when I made this decision, my whole life just turned to sh!t. Dont worry, it's personal stuff all behind me.

Alright, is there anything I missed? Oh yeah: I had no idea I was able to make this fanfictionand make it over ten chapters. The funny thing is that I haven't even scratched the surface of what I have planned for this storyline. I might have to make a whole other story for this thing to continue, but I'm not sure. But trust me, the Arca-Knight chronicles is gonna go FAR! But for now, enjoy the new chapter.