After his initial battle with Ahsoka, Andros continued his travels with the crew of the Ghost. When they left Takodana they rejoined the Rebel fleet, bound for Polis Massa. Though the system was a diversion to keep the Empire from tracking them to the Rebel base. During their travels Andros studied his last remaining holocron. He had studied its' teachings many times before, but this time, one entry, hidden for his entire apprenticeship opened for him. What appeared was a recording of his Master with one final lesson.

"Andros, if you are seeing this, I have become one with the Force. You have become the Jedi I always knew you would. In this, I impart to you what has now become legend among the older knights of the Order. There is a planet, deep in the Core where it said that the Jedi Order began. According to the legend, the planet is a haven for the Force. Two moons orbit this globe, one light and one dark. The early Knights believed that these moons represented the dual nature of the Force. It is there that you must go. The coordinates are included in this holocron. The planet is known as Tython."

Master Togar's holographic image disappeared to be replaced by an image of the planet and the space lanes leading to it. He was hesitant to attempt the journey, but if the knowledge he needed to defeat and potentially redeem Ahsoka was there, then Tython is where he would go. While searching the holocron for any information remaining on the planet, Kanan came to speak to him. Catching sight of the information, he believed Andros was making another mistake.

"Tython is a myth, Andros. A story from the elders. Ossus is where the Jedi Order began and thrived until the Sith war."

"I remember these lessons from Master Yoda; Kanan. But what if the planet wasn't just myth? Master Togar left me this recording, and coordinates. Clearly there's something deep in the Core that…,"

"Don't leave like she did. Ahsoka knew what she was getting herself into when she left the ship, and it led her to the Dark Side. What fate will befall you if you go as well?"

"I don't know, but I trust in the Force. And it's telling me that I need to go. Whatever is out there, I have to find it."

"And what if all you find is death? You really believe that an ancient planet holds the key to stopping the Sith? To saving Ahsoka when she clearly doesn't want to be saved?"

"I know she didn't kill me when she had the chance. There is still good in her, I can feel it."

"She's too far gone, my friend. She always did follow Anakin a little too closely. Please, stay with the Rebellion. We can defeat the Empire, that's the only way to restore the Republic, to restore justice."

"No Kanan, that's your mission. Mine started fourteen years ago when Master Togar and I left for the Outer Rim. In the intervening years, you know what I learned? Sometimes a Jedi needs solitude to find his way. Even my Master knew this day would come."

Kanan realized that there was no way Andros was going to change his mind. Nothing he could say would alter that fact. Silently; the former acquiesces to the mission. The Rebellion does need the Ghost, but they also have a duty to their friend.

"So, when do we leave?"

"We don't leave; Kanan. I'm leaving; this is something I must do alone."

"That's crazy, Andros. You can't! If you do this, you'll suffer the same fate as Ahsoka."

"Maybe I will, but maybe I won't. Even if no one else believes she can be saved, I do."

Andros turned away and left Kanan shaking his head in stunned silence. As the former packed his few possessions, the latter departed for the bridge of the ship. But he wasn't done yet, even if his friend was determined to do this alone, he was going to make sure he had transport. Two hours later, he had the Alliance providing Andros with a Z-95 Headhunter, modified with a state of the art hyper-drive. When the time came for Andros to leave, the crew members of the Ghost were there to see him off.

"Andros, why do you have to do this alone?"

"It is my task to face Ahsoka. I've known this since my Master left me with you, Hera. He knew this day would come, he even told me so."

"But you know doing this alone is dangerous. What if she brings an army with her?"

"I don't know that she won't. But if there is any good left in her, she'll come alone. Somewhere inside what the Emperor has done to her, Ahsoka is still a good person."

"But…"

"Kanan already tried to change my mind Zeb. Everything that has occurred is occurring by the will of the Force. You are all my friends, and departing does hurt, but it still must be done. May the Force be with you all."

As he turns to enter the ship, Ezra calls out to him. The Padawan is having the hardest time accepting Andros is leaving, and hopes he can keep him from going.

"But what about my training Andros? You said you would help!"

"Ezra Bridger, you already have a good teacher. He can teach you more than I can. Pay attention to all he tells you. He can help you become the Jedi you are meant to be. And trust in the Force; we will see each other again someday."

And Andros turned away; good-bye has never really been the Jedi way. While he makes his way to the shuttle bay, a lesson from an old Master echoes through his mind as well as Kanan's, the latter putting it to words.

"To be a Jedi is to face the truth, and choose. Give off light or darkness, Padawan. Be a candle, or the night."

"What does that mean Kanan?"

"Something you would do well to remember Ezra. It was a lesson from Master Yoda. Andros has chosen to be the candle, and if he can still be the light that saves Ahsoka from the darkness, then he has to do it."
The crew of the Ghost watched as the Headhunter departed, knowing that they may never see Andros again. Across the galaxy Palpatine was delivering a lesson to Melinoe, but he could sense the conflict within her.

"You are hesitant my apprentice. I trust that you have not been swayed by the Jedi you encountered on Takodana."

"I have not, Master. I remember the true nature of the Force as you have taught me. The Jedi tried to kill you, they betrayed me."

"You know the truth, so why are you conflicted?"

"I could have killed him Master; I had him confused and defenseless. But Commander Wolffe pulled me away. He failed in his mission."

"And his failure has been dealt with. But you have failed to answer my question."

"The Jedi; Master, I knew him. He stirred something in me, feelings I had not felt since…,"

"Since the Jedi lied to you about attachments, since they taught you to hide your feelings, bury your emotions. Emotion makes you powerful Lady Melinoe, remember your anger, and that no Jedi are to be trusted."

"What do I do then Master?"

"In time, he will seek you out. His compassion for you will draw him into a conflict."

"He will come for me?"

"It is unavoidable, and he will be more powerful. But you will still be more so. His fate will be yours to decide."

"You do not wish me to bring him to you? And what of the Rebels?"

"They are of no concern. Soon enough the rebellion will end, and the Empire will be stronger than ever. As for your friend, kill him or turn him, either way you will become the Sith you were truly meant to be."

"Thank you Master."

After a bow of her head, Melinoe departs the throne room to meditate. But when she is in her quarters she finds it difficult to concentrate. She is plagued by her memories of Andros and what they meant to each other in their past. Her emotions become more intense and she delves deeper into the anger she holds. Her room is sparse as it is, but the few possessions she has are thrown around as she manipulates the Force. Opening her eyes she sees the damage she has caused and realizes that only one thing will help her, and that is finding the Jedi. For a month she obsesses over his whereabouts traveling the galaxy in her TIE interceptor. During that same time Andros has been on Tython, studying the remains of the Tho Yor, and learning all he could about the ancients of the Jedi Order. His most fortuitous find was a hidden cache of kyber crystals. He knew that Ahsoka was in possession of two lightsabers, and if he was to have an equal chance in their next confrontation, he would need a second weapon as well

"I've done it. I now have a second lightsaber to confront Ahsoka with. It's time to end this."

During his self–imposed exile, Andros could feel the Force phasing in and out of balance. Storms even erupted on Tython during times that the Dark Side was seemingly overpowering the Light. Through his own will he was able to maintain a small level of balance to the energy, thus keeping some of the storms in check. With the weather clear, he returned to his ship to send a sub-space S.O.S. message, but he specifically directed it towards what he believed was still Ahsoka's tracking signal. When confirmation of the message was sent, all he had to do was wait. He wouldn't be kept waiting long as the signal was received; also on a planet in the deep core.

During her travels searching for Andros, Lady Melinoe's obsession began to overwhelm her. She had a strong desire to find him, and yet was at war with something deep inside her. She didn't know it yet, but what she was at war with who she used to be. With Palpatine's permission she returned to Byss, her feeling being that whatever was causing her conflict she could eliminate by centering herself on the Dark Side and the power it gave her. Her time there would be cut short as her communicator started beeping with the sub-space transmission.

"To whoever receives this message, this is an S.O.S.; my ship has malfunctioned and crashed on a planet in the deep core. Coordinates for my location follow. If there is anyone out there, I await your response."

After hearing the message, Melinoe knew the voice on the recording. She also knew this was a method of subterfuge, most likely used to get her attention. But her surprise came from the supposed coordinates transmitted. She quickly entered the Sith archives Palpatine had ordered restored. In the history of both the Jedi and the Sith orders, the planet was thought to be myth. Since the location was so strong in the Force, she felt that it was a planet that could not be ignored. If she could turn Andros to the Dark Side, they could work together to create a new Sith Empire that they ruled together, and destroy both Palpatine and Vader. After entering her Interceptor she knew what she had to do and set course for Tython.

Andros was deep in his meditations when the planet began to react to the Force falling out of balance again. He had not received a response to his message, but he could feel the presence of the Dark Side drawing ever closer to him. Her arrival was imminent and this final battle would be the end for one or both of them. Through the Force, he spoke, wondering if he would receive a response.

"I know you've found me Ahsoka. Come on, let's end this."

Silence was the only answer he got; though his Headhunter registered a ship entering Tython's atmosphere. The Force storms increased in their intensity as the evil he could feel came even closer. Finally he could see the ship as the light from the sun reflected off the hull. He knew she could sense his presence so he stretched out with his feelings, but not in fear or anger, just a calm acceptance of what was about to happen. The TIE interceptor landed forty yards from where he stood. Dark clouds and lightning followed in her wake as Melinoe stepped forth from the cockpit of the vessel. As she strode forward, her body radiated anger and hatred, the pressure felt so thick that a lightsaber would be hard pressed to cut through it.

"Andros Garfull, the time has come. You have decided to join me on the Dark Side."

Andros knew this wasn't worded as a question. He had made his choice, and that choice was going to lead to a battle. He was still calm and resolute as she lowered her hood, showing her eyes burning the same way he had seen them the last time they dueled.

"No Ahsoka. I will not turn to the Dark Side. I am a Jedi. But I don't wish to fight you."

"Then it is fitting you have chosen Tython as our battleground. If you will not fight, then you will join the thousands of Jedi who have gone before you."

"To become one with the Force is a great honor, Ahsoka. If I must, then I will join my Master in the nether-realm."

"You are a fool, Andros. You still cling to the hopeless belief that Ahsoka Tano still lives. She is gone, and I am now and will always be Darth Melinoe."

Slowly she removed her robe, revealing her blood red skin adorned with the Sith tattoos in black. In that moment, Andros had the same reaction his Master did. He simply shook his head in sadness at how far his friend had fallen. When her robe fell to the earth behind her, he followed suit, removing his own.

"You have constructed a second lightsaber. I see you have come prepared."

Andros ignited one lightsaber as Melinoe raised one hand. He wasn't sure if she was going to attempt a Force choke, and was slightly surprised when lightning flew from her fingertips. He already has his lightsaber in position and absorbed the energy into the blade. His time on Tatooine with Master Kenobi had taught him some well-earned lessons.

"Absorbing the Force lightning, not many Jedi have learned that skill. Tell me where Kenobi is hiding."

"Nowhere you'll ever find him, Ahsoka."

Hearing her old name again only served to anger Melinoe more. She quickly drew and ignited both lightsabers, rushing forward to meet her opponent blade to blade. Andros sensed it coming and had his other lightsaber ignited, easily blocking her first attack. After that first strike, they both became a flurry of motion, blue and red blades striking and disengaging across the plains of Tython. As their battle intensified, so did the Force storms.

"You can feel it now, can't you Andros? The Dark Side will always be more powerful than the light. The longer our battle continues, the more likely it is this planet will tear itself apart. Give in to the Dark Side, and join me."

Andros doesn't respond, he just continues fighting. From his vantage point as he withdraws further back across the landscape, the storms appear to be following them. Thunder is crashing, and lightning is striking all around them. Melinoe seems to be reveling in the power; using it to her advantage. A sinister smile crosses her face as another bolt of lightning lands between them. In that instant Andros is thrown down, his lightsabers flying from his hands. Now she senses her victory seemingly at hand.

"You are beaten, it pointless to resist any longer."

With a lightsaber poised to strike at his throat, he reaches out with the Force, getting one of his weapons in place to block just in time.

"Impressive, but you are only delaying the inevitable."

"I'm not done just yet, Ahsoka."

Quickly back to his feet, Andros reaches out and with another Force grab, retrieves his other lightsaber and reengages in the battle. As with their previous battle, neither of them is willing to give up ground. Their dance to the death only becomes more brutal and with a simultaneous strike, both of them are left with one lightsaber each.

"It seems to me that we're on an even playing field now."

"Only a Jedi would be so presumptuous. None of your order have ever been equal to the Dark Lords of the Sith."

"Master Kenobi and Anakin would be disinclined to agree with that."

"You speak of Darth Maul and Count Dooku, weapons only. Tools to be used and discarded by my Master when an apprentice truly worthy of standing at his side came along."

"And what happens when Palpatine grows tired of you? You'll be just another to be cast aside."

Andros' words caught Melinoe off guard, but only for a brief instant. In her rage she lashed out ferociously with a growl. In that moment she forced him into a defensive position, and he was once again retreating across the grassland.

"You can run all you want Andros. You think Lord Sidious will just discard me? He won't get the chance if you give in and join me. If we work together we can defeat him, and Lord Vader. Think about what I am offering you. This is a chance to rule the Galaxy, make it better than it was before."

Still backing away, Andros left an opening in his defense that Melinoe quickly took advantage of. A well placed strike with her lightsaber knocked his own out of his hand, and she followed up with a Force push, throwing him off balance and to the ground.

"How many times must I defeat you before you realize that joining me is the only choice you have? There is no other way."

"There is always another way, you didn't kill me on Takodana and I don't think you can destroy me now."

"You had your final chance to submit, so becoming one with the Force is all that is left for you now."

Raising her lightsaber for the death blow, Melinoe expects her opponent to use another Force grab to retrieve his lightsaber, but he makes no move to do so. As her weapon moves swiftly towards his neck, she feels a presence in her mind, stopping her attempted strike before it landed. Instantly her lightsaber falls as she grasps her head in her hands, screaming in rage at what she is being forced to feel and remember.

"GET OUT OF MY HEAD!"

"I can't do that Ahsoka. I knew you wouldn't be able to kill me, and if this is the only way to save you, then it's what I have to do."

Andros begins speaking to her mind with his own. He could feel a small voice from deep inside her fighting the Dark Side, and with that he knew that underneath Darth Melinoe, Ahsoka Tano was still in there.

"This isn't you. Whatever the Emperor did to you, he couldn't know you like I do."

"YOU KNOW NOTHING JEDI! YOU WEREN'T THERE WHEN AHSOKA TANO WAS ACCUSED OF MURDER! SHE WAS BETRAYED BY THOSE SHE THOUGHT WERE HER FRIENDS!"

"How quickly you've forgotten. Is that what Palpatine did? I was there Ahsoka. I was with you at your trial. Despite all the differences I had with Anakin, I believed, just like he did that you were innocent."

"And then you left! I had to fend for myself while I was hunted by my Master! You were supposed to be my friend!"

"I am your friend, please stop fighting me. Let me help you."

"You can't help me! No one can! Again I say, get out of my head!"

"I can't just let you go. I didn't want to have to do this, but it's my only choice."

Another scream of pain erupted from Melinoe's lips as Andros pushed deeper into her memories. He knew what he was looking for, and when he found it, tears started to fall from his eyes. As their memories intertwined, he watched as his friend was struck with Force lightning, and he could feel Darth Vader's mind attacking hers as if it was his own. He lived those months with her through the memories. He heard the description of how the younglings were killed. Through it all, he could hear her thoughts as she battled Darth Vader.

"You didn't have to kill them Anakin! They were young, and no threat to you. What have you become? How could you betray the Jedi like this, how could you betray me? I HATE YOU!"

"I HATE YOU!"

Ahsoka's voice screamed out as she was locked back in the battle with Vader on Byss. Andros heard her scream, and knew it sounded more like his friend than the Sith she had become. When nothing more could be learned from those months of torture, he went further back in her memories, to the time when they were both apprentices.

"Ahsoka! Oh, I'm sorry Anakin; I hope I'm not interrupting."

"Actually you were, Andros. I'm in the middle of a lesson with my Padawan. Besides, shouldn't you be with Master Togar right now?"

"I was, but he is briefing Master Kenobi on the mission we just returned from."

"And you should be there with him, Padawan. Have you learned nothing from your time as Jase's apprentice?"

"Anakin…,"

"Remember Andros, I'm a Jedi Knight now. You can address me by name again when you reach Knighthood."

"Of course, Master Skywalker."

"Now, Ahsoka remember what I taught you. You can't rush headlong into a battle even if you think you can win."

"You mean like you do Sky-guy?"

"Snips…,"

"All right Master, I won't forget."

"Good, now if you'll excuse me, my presence has been requested by the Chancellor."

In their shared memories the two friends watched Anakin walk away. For the first time in months Melinoe is beginning to remember who she really is, and can feel the Dark Side weakening in the control it has over her. As the memory progresses, she remembers what she said to Andros that day.

"How can Anakin forget that he's not that much older than me? He was knighted without having to take the traditional trials…,"

"Andros, don't be jealous. You know that goes against the Jedi code. Don't let him get to you. Anakin has a lot to worry about, he's supposedly the one spoken of in the Prophecy."

"The one born to bring balance to the Force, we've all heard the Prophecy. I just…,"

"You want him to remember that you were both apprenticed at the same time. And you still haven't been taken for your trials."

"Well, yes."

For a moment, Ahsoka is remembering the happier times she had in the temple with Andros, but her memories take a darker turn and he is brought along with her. This shift occurred as a Force storm began to rage again. Melinoe and the Dark Side were pushing back against him, and they were both on a darkened plain watching her battle with Master Togar.

"You have lost, Master. You knew it was foolish to seek me out and yet you persisted. Why?"

"Because there is still good in you; Ahsoka. I can feel it; the Emperor hasn't driven it from you completely."

Andros and Melinoe watch these events unfold. They are just ghosts inside the memories, unable to change what happened. All sound fades as the red lightsaber is pushed through Master Togar's chest. As he falls' Melinoe turns to face Andros.

"Is this what you wanted to see Jedi? Do you now still cling to the foolish belief that Ahsoka Tano can be saved? I can't be saved, I killed your Master. His death should anger you, unleash your rage and strike me down!"

"No. Like Master Yoda said: "Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not." I know my Master has become one with the Force, we should all be so fortunate."

"KILL ME ANDROS!"

Andros just shakes his head and turns away from the memories he is seeing. Just before he severs the mental contact, he whispers three words. Three words that have Melinoe screaming, while Ahsoka is regaining control.

"I forgive you."

As he returns to his own body, his eyes slowly open. The storms around them have ceased and Tython is once again in balance with the Force. Slowly rising to his feet, he can see Melinoe curled up, her body rocking with emotion. He makes his way over to her, and watches as the Sith tattoos fade, her skin and Montrals regaining their original orange, white and blue coloring. Kneeling beside her, he gently places a comforting hand on her shoulder. When she looks up, though her eyes are filled with tears, they are as blue as they were the day they met. Through her sobs, she can barely speak, and the question comes out in broken words.

"How…how can you…?"

"How can I what; Ahsoka?"

"Forgive me? I did such horrible, evil…,"

"That wasn't you. That was the Sith. You're still my friend. Whatever you did, it wasn't your choice to do those things."

"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID!"

Ahsoka's scream startled Andros, he slowly reached for his lightsaber, but this wasn't a scream of rage. It was filled with sadness as she remembered all that she did as Palpatine's apprentice.

"I killed Master Togar, Andros! I took Barriss to the Emperor! She's dead because of me! And it wasn't just them, but Ventress too. I hunted down anyone with Force sensitivity for him, and I reveled in the death I caused!"

"Ahsoka, that wasn't…,"

"IT WAS ME! Don't you understand! I did all those things, and I'm not worthy of anyone's forgiveness, least of all yours!"

"I want to understand, please let me help you."

Tears began to well up in her eyes again, and she quickly stood up, pulling away from her friend. When he tried to approach, she raised a hand, using the Force to hold him in place where he stood.

"NO! Andros, you can't! Don't come near me, I don't want to hurt you!"

Centering on the Force again, he took a few steps forward, until Ahsoka pushed harder, stopping him again. Her voice was anguished as she spoke again, begging him to stop.

"Please, please let me go. If you care about me, please. You may have been able to forgive me, but I can't forgive myself for what I've done. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I hurt you!"

Her tears were flowing freely, afraid of what she might do. Turning away, she ran for the TIE Interceptor to take her away from the planet, and her friend. All he could do was watch, and let her leave. When her ship disappeared over the horizon, he also turned towards his ship, and set course to rejoin the Rebels on the Ghost.