Chapter 14
"Up to the front!" "Go, go, go, go, go!" There on the right!" The screams of Kanian's troops were loud in the gunfire. Kanian stood galiantly, deflecting bullets and leading his troops with ease as the agents pushed forward along with the army.
"General, we've got them on the run!" Gene said with a smile. Kanian looked to see the Omnic army retreating, he thrusted his sabers in the air in triumph.
"Sir, we've secured their last stronghold the Omnics hold, one more and we win this fight." His commander reported.
"Good, we can finish this war and bring peace to this world." Kanian said as he placed his lightsabers on his belt.
"Woohoo! We got them tinnies on the run!" Tracer said with a smile. Kanian nodded as he looked about, the wounded and dead littered the battlefield. He looked to the ground and sighed.
"Kanian, are you okay?" Hana asked walking up to him. "War never changes, this is why there is never truly peace. Only a forced peace." Kanian said. Jack walked over to him and patted his shoulder.
"Hopefully, with you, there will be peace." He said making Kanian sigh. "Hope, it's all we can pray for." He said watching the horizon. But unknown to our heroes, in the darkness of space, something appears with a sinister vengeance.
~Space~
"Sir, we are exiting out of hyperspace." A worker said. The dark, brooding figure noded as the planet Earth became visible.
"He's here, I can sense him." The figure said. "Are you sure sir? This is an uncharted galaxy, not ours. No existence of the Galatic Republic or any infulence of a Rebellion." The officer replied.
"No Jedi can escape through a wormhole and survive, not even you. Kanian Stark." The man growled. The ship began to descend into the atmosphere as the officer began to round of the troops.
"Sir, we have landing craft read to descend onto the planet's surface. It appears that a group called 'Overwatch' is in the middle of fighting a war. A war with droids, sir." The officer said.
"It doesn't matter, all that matters is the death of the Jedi." "As you say, Lord Vader." The officer said.
Vader turned to the window as the view of the planet's surface came into view.
~Back on Earth~
"We've captured the Omnic stronghold sir, we've won this war." Commander Gene said. "Good job Commander, now we wait for what the UN says." Kanian said as he watched the army march the Omnics towards interrogation.
"Sir, we have a transmission from Swiss Headquarters." A trooper said running up Kanian. "Play it through Private." The trooper held up a holo vid as Winston appeared on screen.
"Ah, Kanian, I hope to hear that the battle is won?" He asked with a smile. "Yes Winston, we captured the last Omnic stronghold, we've won this war." Kanian reported.
"That's good to hear. Now onto more troubling news, we've researched the many ships this 'Empire' has and we've found something." Winston said as another screen appeared. The picture showed an unknown triangular ship descending onto the planet.
"What a weird ship." Lena said as Hana nodded in agreement. Jack scratched his chin at the ship as Kanian backed up as fear gripped him in a icy hand.
"Kanian are you okay?" Hana asked. The fearless General was now sweating profusely as a familar dark feeling could be felt.
"It's, him." Kanian said. "Who is 'him'?" Jack asked. "My old enemy. Darth Vader." Kanian said. Gene loaded a rifle and cocked it.
"Whoever this 'Darth Vader' is, hope he can take a few pulse rounds." He said. "I wouldn't count on that, many rebels have died by his hand." Kanian replied.
"Well, whoever this 'Darth Vader' is, know that we are here to help defeat him. We've taken the liberty of researching your blasters in hopes of outfitting our troops with better firepower. If what you said before about Vader, then we'll be ready." Winston said before the transmission ended. The holo vid suddenly scrambled as the face of the Sith Lord Vader appeared.
"Inhabitants of Planet Earth, this is Darth Vader, the weapon of the Galatic Empire. You have harbouring a fugitive Jedi, his name is 'Kanian Stark'. The Empire has called for the death of these Jedi as they prove to be a catalyst in the destruction of our Empire. Do not harbour this Jedi, or face destruction." He said before the screen cut off.
Hana, Lena, Jack, and the rest of the agents looked at Kanian. "Is that true Kanian? Are Jedi fugitives?" Hana asked.
"No Hana, we were peace keepers of the universe, that man is a liar. He is a Sith Lord! I told you all when I came here!" Kanian said as the agents backed away. Gene watched as they backed off and stepped forward.
"Forgive my disrespect, but what the hell is wrong with you? General Stark just defeated the last Omnic stronghold, the last battle we will ever fight against these clankers. But someone from his galaxy arrives and spouts this load of bullshit? No, I'll fight to my last breath against this Vader and his troops with General Stark. If you agents want to feel that way, then you can leave." Gene said as he nodded at Kanian.
"Thank you Gene, your loyalty is priceless." He said placing a hand on his soldier. "You're out of line Commander." Jack said. "No, sir, I am not out of line. I am stating what is right, if you want to retreat and cower in fear over some Sith tyrant, then you are no 'Jack Morrison' that I once looked up. You are just a shell of him." Gene spat. Jack glared at the young commander.
"Watch your tone Gene, I can have you court martialed and kicked from Overwatch." Jack threatened. The two commanders glared at each other until Kanian pushed them away.
"Hey, hey, hey! You two need to calm down. I don't care if you trust me now after what Vader said, but I know him. He'll kill you all anyway." Kanian said walking to the entrance.
"I should know, he personally killed my master." Kanian said turning and glaring at the agents. He reached into his pocket and tossed a communications device the projected a hologram of a young Kanian, his master, and Darth Vader.
The agents watched as Kanian's master fought vailantly, until Vader killed him and Kanian took off.
"Do you believe him now?" Kanian asked as he walked over and grabbed the device as he placed it in his pocket.
"I am one of the many Jedi that have survived Order 66, I escaped with the help of my friend, a clone named Nix. He sacrificed himself to save me from the others as Order 66 was given. Without him, I would not be here." Kanian said looking at the agents. Gene walked over and stood by his side as the agents began to feel the guilt weighing upon them.
"Thank you, Commander Gene, now I must go forward and face this menace." Kanian said. 'And my friend.'
~Vader's Ship~
As the transport flew to the surface, Vader began to have visions, visions of Anakin and Kanian.
'I do not care, Skywalker is dead. You shall follow soon enough, Kanian Stark.' As the ship came to a landing, a group of people stood in anticipation of the Sith Lord's arrival.
Vader stepped out of the ship as a small handful of stormtroopers walked out next to him. He scanned the group of people and noticed the insignia. A circle tipped with orange and two lines in the middle.
"May we ask, what is it you want?" One asked walking forward. A stormtrooper aimed his weapon at the approaching agent before Vader held his hand up.
"I am looking for the fugitive Jedi, known as Kanian Stark. We've tracked him to this planet in a different galaxy. You would be wise to bring him forth, or face death." Vader said pulling out his lightsaber and activating it, making the agents step back.
"He's not here at the moment, he is off fighting the 2nd Omnic War in Asia." Another agent said walking up. Genji appeared in front of the Sith Lord and killed his stormtrooper guards.
"Step away and leave this galaxy, monster. You are not welcomed!" Genji said drawing his short sword and readying his shurikens.
"Rethink your decision, cyborg. You may not like the future you take of this course." Vader said raising his saber.
"That will not be required, Genji. It's me he wants." A voice said behind the agents. Kanian walked over and glared at the Sith Lord.
"Ahh, Kanian Stark, you finally face your destiny. I am pleased." Vader said. "Pleased about what? Ready to kill another Jedi Sith skug! Like you killed my master?" Kanian yelled.
"You're master was a nuisance. As are you, Jedi." Vader said. "No Vader, the Sith will always be the nuisance. Weak-minded fools such as yourself followed that path. But not you Anakin, you are stronger than the Sith!" Kanian said.
"Skywalker is dead, as will you." Vader said as he launched forward and slashed downwards. Kanian managed to dodge the slice, but an unlucky agent took the hit. Kanian drew his twin sabers and engaged his friend. He blocked more slashes from the ruthless Sith Lord and kicked his chest.
"Anakin, you're stronger than Sidious, break control!" Kanian yelled. Vader growled and pushed him back.
"Skywalker is weak, you cannot save him!" Vader roared as he slashed him. Kanian dodged the slash and blocked more hits. As Kanian started to lose ground, he began to see his life flash before him.
'I never thought it would end like this, I always thought it would be with Hana in our old age.' Kanian thought.
"I can sense your fear Kanian Stark, you think highly that you will surely die. I can promise you, it wil be swift." Vader said. He kicked Kanian down and hovered his red blade under his throat.
"Prepare yourself, Jedi." Vader said before a laser bolt flew and hit Vader's shoulder, causing the Sith Lord to flinch, giving Kanian the window to jump up and kick Vader back. Hana was ontop of the building as she held Kanian's rifle.
"You can fuck off for all I care, but you will not kill Kanian." Hana growled as she jumped from one place to another and landed next to Kanian.
"This is not over, Stark." Vader growled as he retreated back to his ship and flew away.
"Do you believe me now?" Kanian asked as Jack walked forward. "I apologize Kanian, for everything." Jack said.
"Me too Kanian, I am sorry for doubting you." She said placing the rifle on the ground. "You're lucky you're cute Hana." Kanian said pulled her close and kissing her. Hana sighed as they broke apart.
"I love you, Kanian Stark." "I love you too, Hana Song." Kanian said. Commander Gene walked over and sighed.
"Finish one war, only to be replaced with another." He said. "I agree with you Gene." Kanian said as he watched the sun set.
A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter, thanks for reading! Tata for now!
~CommanderKnight145