Phantasy Star Horizon
ESKK: Well here we are chapter 5 let's begin.
(Start General Grevious)
The Droid General stood alone in the command deck of his ship as he glared at anything and everything in his way. The Droid General was clearly itching for a fight as he stalked the halls of his ship. Unknown to him he would soon be playing host to some guests in his ship.
AS the General stalked the halls he then heard movement followed by something else. He looked to it and then heard the sound of battle and with it Droids crying out as they were destroyed. Opting to investigate Grevious arrived at the scene and saw many of his Battle Droids were destroyed as they were being attacked by creatures of unknown origin.
"WHAT?!" He called out trying to figure out how they got on his ship.
But before he could draw his saber he soon saw a blade held close to his chest and looked to see the owner of it was a woman. As the Woman made herself known she smirked at the General and began to speak. "General Grevious of the Droid Army I presume?" The woman asked and in turn Grevious glared at her.
"Who dares?" Grevious growled ready to end this wench once and for all.
"Dark Falz [Apprentice] the Vernal and I'm here to make a deal with you." Apprentice said and soon Gemini walked out as in their maw hands were droid remains from Battle Droids they had recently eaten.
(Meanwhile over with Persona)
Persona stood above the city standing atop a spire as he glared down upon the populace down below. As he looked to it he saw the face of a Separatist Senator who led the War Faction of the Separatists Senate. To think so long ago Persona too stood against those who promoted war but now not anymore. As he looked down he in turn jumped down to meet with the woman to strike a deal. All in all it was the only way to gain allies as Persona then vanished into a crimson portal.
The Separatist Senator was currently tending to some paperwork as the green skinned senator was clearly tired. This war was taxing on the people and the Separatist Parliament refuses to agree on her more extreme offers to wipe out the Galactic Republic. As she worked she soon heard movement and with it found a Lightsaber held against her neck inches away from burning her.
"Senator." Persona said as he glared at the Senator and walked around her keeping his lightsaber trained on the Senator. "Sorry for the abrupt home invasion but I require and audience with your Separatist Parliament." Persona said as he then retracted the Lightsaber and put it away. "I wish to offer the aid of the Dark Falz Collective to eliminate the Republic." Persona said and in turn the woman was left in shock.
"The Dark Falz Collective?" She asked but Persona was far from done.
"Yes I am Dark Falz [Persona] The Masked." Persona introduced as he looked to the Woman. "And I will just say when all is said and done… the Republic will fall and be utterly destroyed." Persona said as he looked to the Senator and explained why he went to this extreme to meet with her in her home. Needless to say a lot of trouble was on the way and the question remained if the Galaxy would survive the darkness in its future.
(Scene Break over in Coruscant)
After Several Days had passed the Republic and ARKs had managed to reorganize themselves. The city had been making great progress with its repairs of the many damages as well as providing aid for those caught in the crossfire of it all. By the looks of it ARK's and their use of Photons have been a huge help in the repair efforts. But despite it all this was in fact a momentous day for ARKs as Arthur used a stylist like device to sign the treaty between ARKs and the Galactic Republic. The treaty, known as "The Galactic-ARKs Agreement Act", stated that the members of ARKs would assist the Republic in the Clone Wars. Especially in order to counteract the appearance of any Falspawn or Dark Falz that may appear on the battlefield alongside the Droid Army.
It also stated that the ARKs ops would provide counteractive to the F-Factor that spawns from a Falspawn when it dies. This included sharing information between the two sides and hopefully allowing ARK's to colonize a world to call their own. After all having their colony ships was impressive and all but it was also a pathway to many problems for the Galaxy. OF course ARK's wasn't keen on sharing their tech with the Republic and Palpatine could understand as much and hoped to earn their trust one day much to the War Factions disappointment on this decision.
"Welcome to the Republic." Palpatine said, welcoming ARKs to their Galaxy officially. He was pleased with their decision to join their government to end the Clone Wars and combat the Falspawn.
In turn Arthur nodded as he and the entirety of the Council of Six were gathered as their fleet was stationed over the planet itself for this event. "Thank you, Chancellor Papatine, we will do our best to help you in ending your war and I am sure that you will do the same in helping us accomplish our mission here in your Galaxy." Arthur said as he hoped to end the threat of the Falspawn by ending them at the source the Profound Darkness.
Palpatine then raised his hand towards the CAST who took note of this. Seeing this Arthur happily returned the gesture as he shook hands with Palpatine sealing the deal. The camera droids began taking pictures and recording the event to be stored and broadcast throughout the galaxy. The rest of the Council of Six were seen standing at attention, giving them the appearance of being professional, even as they clapped with those assembled.
Yuvel's team of course were back on the Fleet tending to their own wounds so to keep themselves in top form. They earned that much but more than that they were also aiding with another task during all of this. After all if they were going to be working together it was wise to give the two sides a form of trust in each other.
Arthur then moved over to Yoda and offered a handshake to him. Yoda in turn happily accepted the gesture and thus the Leader of ARKs and the Jedi Grandmaster shook hands. "Thank you, we do, for your decision to help us." Yoda began as the two looked to each other. "To aid you in defeating the Dark Falz we shall, I swear." Yoda said as he knew a thing or two about enemies that won't stay down. The Sith being chief example among said enemies.
"Thank you, Master Yoda." Arthur said as the events went on showing his appreciation to the Jedi for his aiding ARKs. Yaga had suggested a live musical performance but was turned down since the performance in question needed time to prepare with translated lyrics for the other species in the galaxy who were watching this event.
When Arthur ended the handshake Palpatine walked over to Arthur with a rare offer. "Would you like to be the voice of your people's faction in the Senate, Commander Arthur?" Palpatine offered but Arthur chuckled a bit to this offer.
"…I would be honored, but I'm I am still needed at ARK's." Arthur said knowing full well that having to much power was a bad thing for any one person. Just then he turned his attention over to Yaga and Klara. Despite how they tend to act the two were a formidable duo in leadership and action. Klara was smart and her haughty nature was tempered by Yaga's outgoing nature.
"Wait hold up me?!" Yaga asked as he read the air when he saw how Palpatine, Yoda, and Arthur were all looking at the humans. He then saw the look was also being directed at Klara and thus Yaga got the whole image. "No… US?!" He gasped petrified at the concept of being a politician.
"I'm going to have to agree with Yaga isn't having TWO members of the Council of Six part of the Senate a major red flag?" Klara asked as she was surprised over the given offer.
"Yeah wouldn't Noto or Xect be more suitable being our rep?" Yaga asked and thus Arthur chuckled to the two.
"Together you two are the most qualified and even then we're going to make sure you two have some backup when it comes to it." Arthur said but then Xect spoke up.
"More than that Noto and I are still needed with the Fleet." Xect said as he knew these two were the only viable option. Morgan wasn't much for Politics, Arthur was basically the posterchild for ARK's without factoring in the two CAST's other duties, and both Xect and Noto had responsibilities of their own to the ARKs fleet.
"More than that." Morgan spoke up as she walked up to the duo. "You two have been the heart and soul of the Council if anyone can keep things stable it's you two." Morgan said as she also hoped those two together could end the Clone Wars on peaceful terms.
In turn the duo sighed as they hated to admit that they all had a point even the unspoken ones. Noto and Xect had responsibilities to the R&D Division and the Intelligence Division respectfully while Arthur and Morgan had to lead the Fleet and the training Divisions for new recruits. While Yaga lead the military aspect of ARKs Klara lead the medical aspects making them the combo of combat and healing as it were.
Seeing this Palpatine opted to speak up on this subject. "Then it is decided." Palpatine stated, as if the matter was simpler than it actually was.
"Yeah I guess it is old timer." Yaga said only to be elbowed by Klara who gave him a scolding glare. "Sorry." Yaga apologized getting a laugh from the group. In turn the event went on as intended with no major problems during the proceedings. Unaware to the group their foes were also making their own moves from within the darkness.
"Anyway I won't lie there is a chance we may need some help do you mind if we shadow a Senator before we officially begin?" Klara confessed knowing full well the Council of Six and the Galactic Senate were two different forms of Politics here.
"Allow me then." Padme said as she stepped in smiling to both Yaga and Klara. "After what you all did and how you two with Morgan had personally saved my life and the lives of many Senators it's the least I can do." Padme said as Klara and Yaga both nodded.
"Thank you." Yaga began as he eyeballed Padme's hat. "Ok hope I'm not rude but… is that thing on your head your hair or a hat?" Yaga asked and thus Klara then bashed Yaga upside the head with her staff.
"Yaga time and place!" Klara scolded as the Tsunadere was no doubt a handful and so too was Yaga. Of course this got a laugh out of everyone here as Yaga and Klara had a bit of a back and forth on banter again.
(Scene Break General Grevious)
General Grievous sat in his chair as he made his report to Count Dooku, who in turn informed the Separatist council. When those on the council had scoffed at the report, he revealed the hologram of Apprentice standing with him.
"Greetings, Count Dooku, members of the Separatist council of this galaxy. I am Dark Falz [Apprentice] the Vernal of the Dark Falz Collective." Apprentice revealed with her greeting as she looked to the Separatist Council.
Nut Gunray, the Viceroy of the Trade Federation, scoffed to Apprentice appearance. "This is the ally you speak of, General? A young girl?" He insulted and thus Apprentice kept her cool around the greedy snake.
"I suggest you use your words carefully after all my fellow Dark Falz and our Falspawn had dealt a major blow against the Republic's capital and had stolen something of value from them." Apprentice said and in turn one of the Separatist leaders spoke up.
"It's true." Came the voice of Senator Voe Atell as from her image Dark Falz [Persona] The Masked appear. Despite this Persona opted to speak up as he went to the Senators.
"Pardon my intrusions but it seems we have a common enemy now." Persona said as he looked to the group. "As we speak the Republic has gained a powerful ally in the form of the Exploration Fleet known as ARKs." Persona said as he took command here. "At the time we had no idea they arrived here, our original goal was to site destruction upon the Republic in an attempt to ensure our place here." Persona spoke as he looked to the Separatists. "ARKs has been hunting us down without end and now that they have sides with the Republic it is only a matter of time before they unite their strength against you and destroy the Separatist Cause." Persona said to which he got all their attention on him.
"I propose that our two factions join forces, seeing that the most likely course of action that our enemies would do the same, thereby allowing your forces to fight on equal footing." Persona said as he looked to the gathered members of the Separatist Council.
"As if you truly have anything that we cannot just simply take." Viceroy scoffed, showing no signs of respect to the Dark Falz Collective.
"Do you require a demonstration?" Apprentice asked as she smirked to the Separatist Fools. "Pick a time and place and we shall show you our might." Apprentice said as she was not at all backing down from this.
"No that won't be needed." Persona said and thus pulled up images of the Falspawn sacking the Jedi Temple with Persona and Apprentice leading them. Following it up was the images of Gemini as the Separatist were suspired when the arms of Gemini came to life and began chowing down on the fools attacking them. They were even shocked with how easily Gemini and Apprentice summoned the Falspawn like it was second nature for the two. "If you need another demonstration we will be more than happy to accommodate." Persona said as he looked to the Separatist. Persona returned his attention to the assembled military leaders of the Separatist. "I suggest that we meet to both demonstrate our might and sign some form of agreement for our two factions to both." Persona said and thus Dooku knew they had a point.
"Agreed." Dooku's hologram briefly unfocused before it refocused on the count. "The War in our galaxy began on the desert world of Geonosis. We will meet and sign the treaty there." Dooku said to which Persona agreed. Now normally the two Falspawn would suggest otherwise for a more secured location but as it stands the game of Politics was a tricky one especially if you knew what Persona knew.
"As you wish, Count Dooku." Persona agreed and in turn Dooku nodded.
"Until then, Persona." Dooku parted before he cut the communications between the groups of leaders. Once it was done Persona and Apprentice both vanished via a crimson portal to their current hideout.
(With Count Dooku)
In the Palace of Count Dooku, the Sith lord disconnected communication with the Dark Falz like beings that General Grevious had encountered over the Republican home-world. He looked back his separatist allies.
"This is a mistake Count. We cannot trust these…people…" Nut Gunray growled angrily, still not seeing them as anything more than Criminals talking a big game.
"But…you cannot deny their weapons and abilities." The Techno Union official, Wat Tambor stated, still considering what he had seen in his mind.
Gunray turned to the official clearly angry now. "Which is WHY we must destroy and take their secrets for our own…" Gunrary argued unaware of what the Dark Falz were truly packing in terms of power.
"There is a saying in the commerce guild: Don't take what you don't understand. Something that the Trade Federation seems to be lacking." The Separatist representative of the Commerce Guild stated snidely to Gunray.
"Gentlemen, please, show our guests some respect; after all they have made a long journey to our galaxy with a hostile foe hunting them." Dooku attempted to quiet the group.
However the Viceroy turned to the count and asked, "You cannot be actually considering their offer Count?!"
"Oh but I am, Viceroy. If their words hold truth then they will demonstrate it if not well we can go for your method." Dooku said and thus it appeased the Viceroy on the current matter. Viceroy Nut Gunray huffed as he and the other core members of the Separatist council ended their communications. The Sith Lord turned to the supreme general of the Droid Army. "General Grievous, expect my solar sailor to meet with your ship as soon as you enter Geonosis space." Dooku ordered and thus Grevious understood the given order.
"But of course, Count. We will be ready for your arrival." Grievous stated as the general's hologram disappeared.
(Scene Break Geonosis)
Standing in the center of the stadium that once was used for the failed execution of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padme Amidala was Count Dooku and General Grievous. They were waiting for the Dark Falz Collective to arrive and make the alliance official. But because of how they did not trust these unknown beings, they had placed sniper droids and a squad of Vulture droids ready on stand-by.
Narrowing his eyes, the cyborg general noticed five Crimson Portals come out and not long after Persona, Apprentice, Luther, and Gemini walked out.
"They are here." Grievous informed the count.
"I can see that, General." Dooku told the cyborg as he had sensed their presence with The Force and noted the darkness oozing off of the five.
As the Dark Falz Collective approached Grievous remembered Apprentice for what she did prior. "Give me the word, Count, and my droids will destroy them before they can do anything against us." Grievous whispered ready to act at a moments notice.
Glancing back at the supreme Droid General, Dooku whispered back, "Do not take any action against them unless I tell you to." Dooku did not need an intergalactic incident to ruin all of the plans they worked hard to make happen.
Grievous growled, watching and in turn conceded to his master. "Understood." He responded but was ready to attack should the need arrive during this.
Soon the Dark Falz Collective though incomplete stood before the General and the Count. "It is good to see you in person, Count Dooku." Persona greeted as he bowed to the Separatist Leader and his General out of curtesy and respect.
"And you as well, Persona." Dooku greeted as he glared at the Dark Falz but had returned the gesture all the same.
"I have taken the logical steps to make sure that we did not run into anything that may be hostile on this planet." Persona said as he gestured to the Three Dark Falz with him. Four if you were counting Gemini the Double as two separate beings.
"You have taken the wisest course of action in more ways than one it seems." Luther said as he noted the Droids squads hidden and ready to attack should the need arrive during this meeting.
Grievous moved to touch the cylinder like objects in his cloak. Dooku raised a hand to stop the cyborg. "It was only a temporary caution." Dooku said but Luther chuckled to this.
"No need to be weary it was the logical move to make." Luther praised seeing that there were those smart enough to take proper precautions in such events. "Now then shall we move on to the demonstration of our might?" Luther offered and thus Dooku nodded to them.
"Then by all means proceed." Dooku said and thus Apprentice stepped up to the bat.
"Ok then." Apprentice said as she smirked to the gathered. "Let us begin." She said as began to focus her power as the aura formed around her.
Apprentice clenched her fists and got ready for what came next for her. Then she started to growl and during this many of the Geonosians began to gather in response to this power. Then with a mighty roar she changed form in a blast of power and thus in her place was a humanoid insect creature. On either side of her was two more insect creatures no doubt servants of hers in some way as they hovered on either side of her.
As Apprentice hovered in the air many took note of her insect like appearance that gave the aura of a Queen. Many of the Geonosians saw her and were awestruck by this dark being. The insect aspect attracted many of them so and to some it was like she was a Goddess of their very existence. In a way a Queen to the Queen to some. Apprentice didn't end it there as soon she summoned a good number of her stronger Insect based Falspawn who all appeared from similar portals at their mistresses summoning of them.
The Falspawn surrounded the two only for Apprentice to stop them with a wave of her hand. "That is just a fraction of my full power." Apprentice confirmed as she called off her Falspawn. "Is there any more of a demonstration needed?" Apprentice asked as she glared down upon them.
"No… I believe that will be all we need." Dooku said as he could sense the power radiating off of both Apprentice and her Falspawn. In turn Apprentice reverted to her humanoid form and stretched a bit before Dooku pulled out a data pad, which he then handed to Grievous. The cyborg handed it to Persona who began to look over the offered data pad.
As soon as the pad left his hands, Dooku spoke, "I have taken it upon myself to draft the Confederacy/Dark Falz Cooperation Act. However, if you have the need to make any amendments to it, I will be happy to modify it so that this alliance is more beneficial to both sides."
From the looks of it Persona's mask translated the language as he read the context of the pad. After some time which seemed short enough to read the act to many Persona sounded like he smiled. "Yes…I believe this would be most acceptable on our part." Persona said as this caused Count Dooku to smile to this information.
"However." Persona spoke up causing Dooku's smile to then falter. "Each of us commands a certain type of Falspawn, Apprentice commands all insectoid Falspawn, Luther commands Avian Falspawn, Gemini commands an… odd form of Falspawn to say the least." Persona paused as Gemini's Falspawn was something of a child's imagination. "WE cant give away control of them so easily hence certain leadership positions will be asked from you." Persona said and thus Dooku had to ask.
"I can understand we would not want the Falspawn to turn on our military leaders if they show a moment of weakness." Dooku began and then got to his question. "And what of you, Persona?" Dooku asked and thus Persona got to it. "One of us is currently missing and until we can find him, I've been holding control of his Falspawn." Persona said and in turn Fish like Falspawn appeared ranging from floating fish to some sort of small turtle like ground creature. But as quickly as they appeared they in turn vanished. "We will need aid in… locating him." Persona said and thus Dooku did not see any problem with that request.
"Very well." Dooku said, calmly. It was more of a reasonable request and would require more finesse in manipulations in getting the Dark Falz Collective to agree. Something that the Sith have had practice with for some years.
"Other than those, I do not see anything that would make me go against signing this treaty with your government." Persona said and in turn proceeded to sign the treaty in agreement. Dooku smiled as he watched, pleased to gain powerful allies. Hopefully this would have his master's vision of their victory back on track.
(Meanwhile back on Coruscant the Jedi Temple)
The Jedi Council was in a session, discussing with all available Jedi who held the rank of general in the Republic's army. Many were shocked to hear about life outside of their galaxy, others found the robotic members of ARKs as droids, but were convinced when they felt the living force when focusing on the CAST.
Chancellor Palpatine and Anakin Skywalker were in this meeting as was the commander of the ARKS ops in the Republic. Padme had left for Naboo and took Klara and Yaga with her since the two needed to shadow her and she volunteered to do so. Plus it would also help those two learn the handlings of other worlds and how to approach their different lifestyles. Arthur was sitting down in the offered chair as they were talking about strategy. "Our best course of action is to assign groups of ARK's Operatives to each Clone Squad to increase our efficiency to handle the Falspawn." Arthur said as he looked to the group.
"Would that not be risky to spread yourself thing like that?" The Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi asked with concern over the ARK's ops.
"I actually thought of that before which comes to our next subject, we will need a central hub for our ships to come and go from ARK's as needed, that way we can have access to resources as needed without expending too much of our own." Arthur said as he got to the gist of it. "In other words ARK's would need to basically park the Fleet on a planet or at least a system of planets to help maximize our use." Arthur said as one of the wonders ARK's had was opening what amounted to a Hyperspace lane that directly sends ships to set coordinates and back as needed. All Ark's ships were equipped with it and in a way it was like their Hyperdrive but instead of Coaxium it uses Photons to make it happen.
"We cant ask you to send ships that were originally meant to be colony ships into a battlefield just to preserve yourselves." Palpatine said as he agreed to this. "It could take some doing but a central hub for your fleet would be most logical would it not?" Palpatine said as he was in agreement with the ARK's fleet.
"The Jedi Archives could help in locating a system for your Fleet to reside in as I doubt many would be appreciative over the fleet circling Coruscant for much longer." Obi-Wan said as the Jedi Archives could be useful in that regard of finding ARK's a home as it were.
Just then a male Besalisk in Jedi Robes and two uniquely designed lightsabers looked to the ARKs Commander. "According to the data that you provided to all Republic forces, The Dark Falz and the Falzspawn would never work with any sentient or none sentient being preferring to destroy and consume them. What is to say that all you giant droids are not secretly using them as a cover, trying to conquer our galaxy in this pretense to tire us out before striking us?" He asked accusingly to the CAST before him.
Yoda narrowed his eyes at the suspicions of a member of the Jedi order, especially when it was a Jedi Master like Pong Krell. However, despite his victories, the high casualty rate seemed to disturb the Jedi grandmaster greatly. Just then Arthur's communicator went off as he then answered it.
"This is Arthur." The Cast greeted and thus Xect spoke up to ARK's Leader.
"Arthur while we were hammering out the whole deal with the Republic I started sending recon drones to Separatist space for Falspawn activity you might want to see what we found." Xect said nd thus Arthur nodded to the Newman.
"Send it through." Arthur ordered and thus Xect did so. Arthur then typed in some things until a hologram screen appeared showing the Dark Falz collective, standing near where Count Dooku and many other beings were.
"Well if you had doubts my friend here your proof." Obi-Wan said while even Arthur was shocked over what he was seeing before him. The Dark Falz would never work with others unless it can benefit them and their mission to revive the Profound Darkness.
(Back with the Separatists)
"Welcome to the Confederacy of Independent Systems." Dooku said, standing in front of the members of his own senatorial parliament. He smiled at up the new, powerful, allies of their government. They seemed a bit more open to the Dark Falz being the only sentient beings in comparison to the Falspawn. In a way it made sense and to the few here it could also lay the ground work for a new Dark Falz Civilization if it's gone about correctly.
The holograms of the senators who were away and couldn't make it began to clap as did the Senators next to Count Dooku. From the Dark Falz side of things, Luther, Apprentice, and Gemini did the same, but more as a formality than actual pleasure.
Despite his hidden contempt for them Persona offered his hand and shook Count Dooku's hand. "Thank you for your appreciated welcome, Count Dooku, I swear on our alliance that ARKs and their Republic allies will end their illogical means of enforcing your citizens to forget themselves. We will insure that they be brought to feel the true justice denied to your peoples." Persona said and in thus this speech though brief caused the crowd in the Confederacy to cheer in response.
"Have you considered which of your people may be chosen to represent you in our Senatorial Parliament?" Dooku asked, knowing that there could only be a few who were qualified for such a position.
"That would be me." Luther said as he walked forth presenting himself to the Separatists. "You may call me Dark Falz [Luther] The Fallen." Luther introduced himself and proceeded to shake The Separatist Leaders hand.
Since Dark Falz spread via the F-Factor it made sense they would be considered Sentient. Many found it odd that only 5 members of the Dark Falz was enough to be considered viable to be on the Separatist Parliament but when capable of taking on such forms and summoning such monsters it made sense. Furthermore the Dark Falz Collective may prove useful in rallying more planets to their side until the Dark Falz have their own system to rule over. Clearly to those more aware the Dark Falz were after something and opted to keep the Separatist in the dark about it. But whatever it was it could only mean trouble for all those involved be they aware or not.
(Back with the Jedi Meeting)
After they witnessed proof that the Dark Falz Collective had begun working with the Separatists Alliance, Arthur looked over to the Besalisk Jedi male and asked, "You got any more objections to our helping you, General Krel?"
In response to Yaga's quip Pong Krel narrowed his eyes before turning to Yoda. Chancellor Palpatine looked worried at the two other leaders and said, "Oh dear… It's what we feared. Our enemies have joined forces."
"Indeed." Yoda said, saddened that more lives would be lost due to this collaboration between the Separatists and the Dark Falz Collective.
Anakin was about to make a comment when his communicator began beeping. Turning it on, he asked, whispering, "What is it Rex?"
"Sorry for interrupting your meeting, sir but we're getting a transmission from Naboo for General Yoda and Windu." Rex apologized, causing Anakin to become worried. His evident worry was seen by Obi-wan Kenobi. Before this very meeting, Padme had gone to her home planet when she received a report of Separatist battle droids from the Separatists spotted on Naboo. She had also taken both Yaga and Klara as the two newest Senators for ARK's were shadowing Senator Amidala until the next Senate Meeting.
(Meanwhile on the ARK's ship)
Yuvel and his go to party members were giving a bit of a tour of ARK's too members of the Republic Army. They had already got to see the Civilian Sectors of the City which was for those who didn't want to fight the Profound Darkness, the Dark Falz, Falspawn, or even this war but failed to heed the warning and leave when they could. They had also shown them the main areas such as the Ship Gate and the Shopping Center where many ARK's ops purchase the basic field supplies for their missions.
Of course Ahsoka was sent out to be part of this tour as well as a few Jedi Masters who were available. Seeing as ARK's had helped them rebuild the Temple which was still in the process of being rebuilt and was even giving them a tour of their ships was greatly appreciated. In fact Ahsoka was willing to bet the Jedi would consider giving to the ARKs Operatives access to and from the Jedi Temple.
Though she'd rather had skipped the Casino but from what Reggie had explained the Casino was more for entertainment. But with receiving a Galactic Currency Ahsoka was going to wager that the Casino will in turn become an actual Casino. There Tour was of course limited to the ARK's Operatives sector which could be run in under a few hours if they included the provided living spaces and the Alliance Sectors of ARKs Ops.
"So this is where we normally depart to and from missions and that path there is to the Gate Ship." Yuvel said as he ended the tour where it began. "Missions are received from whomever is working that Counter at the time and the PA normally announces any Urgent Missions and depending on its importance would suggest it mandatory or not." Yuvel explained and thus Ahsoka understood.
"Your people seem to run a tight fleet." Aayla Secura said as being part of the Tour Group the Jedi Master was most impressed.
"We try but we have our own fair of problems from time to time." Zurna said as she was back in her normal outfit now.
"And that I cannot deny." Aayla said as she knew that some problems came from their own Ops having a conflict or some technical errors from lack of proper communication.
"So do you think there is a chance that the Dark Falz will make their move soon?" Ahsoka asked with concern over this new enemy.
"It's a given just depending on when and how." Yuvel said as he looked to Ahsoka. "Now then do you guys have any questions?" Yuvel asked to the Jedi and Clones to which they had none for their Party of ARKs Ops Tour Guide here.
Just then they heard the sound of music going on and thus looked to see live images on the screens of that idols Consort. "It's that girl again." Ahsoka said as she remembered her from her last visit to the ARK's fleet.
"Yeah." Yuvel began as he looked to Ahsoka before back to the performer, Kuna, who was singing, Our Fighting, as sung by her inspiration Quna back from PSO2. "She's really vining to start performing shows for the Republic not only to boost morale and also help inspire a peaceful resolution to the Conflict." Yuvel said as he hoped that she could pull it off. After all he wasn't sure ARK's is suited to fight a full scale war.
"I don't exactly see how singing will help but I can see she does this from the heart. I have a feeling she may succeed in certain aspects." Aayla said as the Twi'lek smiled to this. After all other Jedi were currently on other ARK Ships for their own tour of the place as many began to wonder who would be working with ARKs directly.
All the while Ahsoka was paying close attention and saw how the Girl had chosen her path and the way she sang and dance even she admitted she had talent. As ARK's Ops and civilians were watching her show she even noted some of the Clones with them being sucked into the young singers tune. All in all Ahsoka wanted to see her concert if she ever got the chance to do so. Who knows she may need a bodyguard for an event that is making her a target somehow.
Just then Ahsoka saw her communicator going off as she then went to look it over and answered it. "Ahsoka are you all done with the ARKs fleet?" Anakin was heard to which Ahsoka was interested.
"What is it Master?" Ahsoka asked and thus Anakin had the answer.
"We have a mission to Naboo and from the sound of things it seems ARK's will be called in also." Anakin said and in turn Xect was heard.
"Good that means less work for a messenger." Xect said as the Newman member of the Council of Six greeted the group. "I'll be taking over the tour from here, Yuvel I want you and your team to head with General Skywalker and Commander Tano to Naboo to investigate a situation on the planet." Xect said as he approached the group of ARK's Ops.
"Yes sir/Right/Got it/understood." Yuvel, Laura, Reggie, and Zurna all said one by one to Xect.
In turn the Four ARKs Operatives with the Jedi Padawan and Clones from the 501 headed out to meet with Anakin for the Journey to Naboo. As they headed off Xect was left there as he contemplated a bit. As it stands they would need to keep a close eye on their ARKs Operatives. If Persona the Masked was here the possibility that Persona was one of them was high. Thus it was wise to keep a look out for any possible leads on Persona's identity. Furthermore they had noted that Dark Falz [Elder] the Gargantuan was currently unaccounted for. This could mean a variable of things chief of them is that Elder hasn't found a host yet or he doesn't exist in this world.
Regardless of this information they still had a job and thus Xect proceeded to carry on the tour to some of their military based areas. As they left though Xect knew he had to get his Spy Network to keep close tabs on all top teared ARK's Operatives for any romantic relations in the event that was the Catalyst to Dark Falz [Persona] The Masked. Still there were many variables and Xect was intent to find them all before ARKS itself was caught by surprise.
(Scene Break Dark Falz Hideout)
Luther, Persona, Gemini, and Apprentice were once more gathered as they looked to each other. "So I say that went off without a hitch." Luther said as he sat on a lounge chair enjoying the spoils of their recent victory.
"Of course and even more so I think I just took over Geonosis." Apprentice said as she sat with the Dark Falz Collective. "It seems they think I'm some sort of Queen or even some Goddess of the Queens." Apprentice added as she looked to her fellow Dark Falz. "It would be a shame to see them all go when the Profound Darkness rises." Apprentice said but she then scoffed a bit in the end.
"The Profound Darkness won't rise without Elder, being here." Gemini Male said as he sat on a beanbag chair of sorts with his sister.
"The Profound Darkness can't rise without all of us being together." Gemini Female agreed as she knew they were all needed together in order to resurrect their creator the Profound Darkness.
"Well that would be a problem." Luther said as he then stood up and began to walk away from them.
"Where are you going?" Persona said as he glared at Luther who was leaving them.
"To do some research." Luther said as he in turn took out a Holocron taken from the Jedi Temple during their initial attack. "After all there are other things needed in order to revive the Profound Darkness, such as a certain Library and its Librarian." Luther said as he then took his leave as Persona stood there but let the Time Controlling Dark Falz leave.
"Elder is all well and good but what about this Dark Falz Vader figure?" Apprentice asked as she hadn't forgotten how Persona tend to mention Vader at times.
"In time Vader hasn't been born yet." Persona explained to which it was concerning to hear the Profound Darkness was creating another Dark Falz this late in. "But first we will need to find his birthplace before he fully comes to form." Persona said and thus Apprentice sighed and let it be.
"Very well then." Apprentice said as she stood up and rubbed up to Persona invading his personal space once more. "Now then how about we leave behind the children here and enjoy an evening, perhaps causing the screams of the people as we bring destruction upon them." Apprentice offered but in turn Persona sighed in frustration and took his leave.
As Apprentice saw this she huffed in indigent offense as she saw Persona turn her down again. Whatever was behind that mask, Apprentice wanted to learn. But to do so she had to make Persona remove the mask by himself. Still it did help give for a fun little game of cat and mouse and Apprentice was quiet the player of such delightful games for things that attacks her. But unknown to her as Persona left his hand gripped the necklace like a life line as he knew this was another chance for him to prevent the tragedies from occurring. Thus Persona would do everything in his power to save them and hopefully stop the rise of the Empire.
(TBC)
ESKK: Wow two chapters in two days I am on a role with these things. Anyway I hope you all enjoyed it and will stay tune for the next Chapter. So until then leave me a review and as I always say on here ja-ne.