Chapter 10: A Sith's Past Part 1
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Another day comes on board the Forgotten Star but there's a tense atmosphere among the crew. Now that they're at the top of the Empire's most wanted list they were pretty much fugitives on the run. Any planet they think about landing on was now on high alert. The ones under Imperial control, that is. Leliana isn't sure about planets not under their control but her veteran instincts tell her seeking sanctuary on them got a whole lot harder.
Kenta stares at the crew gathered around the commons table as Yuna tells a funny story. Even with the situation deteriorated the redhead knew how to keep moral up. That's the one thing he loved about the young Rose. Unknown to his comrades, Kenta still has an emptiness in his heart, a hole that can't be filled no matter what he does.
Retreating to his quarters, the Sith Warrior walks up to the top drawer of his dresser pulling it open he takes out an emerald gem attached to a leather necklace. He sits down on the bed looking at the necklace with a solemn expression. Don't get him wrong, Kenta cared deeply about his comrades but the person who wore this necklace held a special place in his heart.
His mind drifts back to the days where he felt the galaxy was on the verge of a lasting era of peace.
Flashback over 1,000 years ago
Kenta was born to Kaleb and Maria Stone on Kuat.
His parents owned the Kuat Drive Yard, accumulating enormous wealth. Some expected the Stone monarchs to flaunt their status but to the critics' bafflement they refused. Kaleb said it wasn't proper to do such a thing. However, he was not ignorant of the fact the shipyards were in high demand because of the war raging between the Army of Light and Brotherhood of Darkness.
After a long debate with some arguing, Kaleb decided Kuat Drive Yard would build ships for both the Republic and Sith forces in exchange of staying neutral in the conflict, the Republic agreed to the terms, the Sith were more reluctant even furious but chose to comply. Just before the representatives of both parties left, Kaleb warned them if the Republic or Sith went back on their word, Kuat will defend itself without mercy. The representatives didn't say anything but their body language told him they got the message.
Maria oversaw construction of the capital ships, ensuring the workers didn't take short cuts. That route ends with potentially fatal results.
Kaleb and Maria found a balance of work and raising their son.
For the next 6 years, Kenta enjoyed the luxury life yet some part of him felt having everything he wanted without earning it made it pointless. He kept the notion to himself.
During mid-Spring of 1,021 BBY, the war between the Army of Light and Brotherhood of Darkness intensified with both sides recruiting to help tip the war in their favor.
Kenta and his family were having lunch at the table in the backyard when Kaleb hears the distinct sound of a shuttle approaching. Getting up he walks over to the shuttle as it lands, the wings folding upward and the ramp lowers. A young man walks out.
He looked around 23 years old, short black hair, dark brown eyes, tanned skin, stood 6'1" tall, had a lean build and wore a charcoal gray military uniform.
Kaleb asked when the visitor stopped, "Can I help you?"
The man bowed, "Greetings, Kaleb Stone. I've heard a lot of stories about you. My name is Zac Waltman, I'm a representative of the Sith Academy on Korriban. I'm sure you have heard of the escalating war our brave souls are in?"
Kaleb nodded warily, "Who hasn't? What brings you to my home?"
Zac answered, "The headmaster of the academy is looking for new recruits, do you know any who'll volunteer?"
Before the older man could reply, his son came into view, "Who's here, father?" The Sith Academy representative locked eyes with Kaleb and could see the immense potential resonating within the boy.
Zac walked up to the boy, "Hello, young one. My name is Zac Waltman, representative of the academy on Korriban. How would you like help bring peace to the galaxy?"
Kaleb cocked his head, "You mean the war between the Republic and Sith?" He's heard stories of the Sith, the mortal enemy of the Jedi but never saw one in real life.
Maria joined them, "But isn't my child too young to join the academy?"
Zac replied, "No at all, ma'am. We have cadets in the same age as him in training. Our benevolent leader Kaan decided to hold off their combat training for a couple of months. Unlike the Jedi, we don't kidnap children from their family at birth. We give future members a choice whether they want to join our cause or not. We desire peace like the Jedi but unlike them, we don't sit around debating behind closed doors while innocent people die as a result of their passive nature. If we feel a course of action is needed, we'll act on it." Directing his gaze at Kenta, Zac held out his hand, "What do you say, boy? Do you wish to see peace flow across the galaxy? Want to see an era where conflict is absent?"
Kenta nodded, "Yes, I do sir. Countless people have perished in this war between the Jedi and Sith. They fail to realize a truce can be made."
'The kid has spirit and the will to fight. That is good, it will provide him power.' Zac mused in his mind.
Kaleb's voice brought the man out of his internal monologue, "Do you mind if we talk about this?"
Zac nodded, "Of course, Mr. Stone." He patiently waited as the Kaleb and his wife debated when his holocommunicator beeped, he excused himself from the group.
Kenta cocked his head in curiosity.
Walking over to the ramp Zac answered the call, "Yes?" A hologram of Kaan appeared.
The man asked, "How is your mission coming along, Zac?"
His representative told him, "I have located a possible candidate for our Order."
Kaan said, "Good. Whoever this potential new recruit is, we can put his talents to good use in our struggle against the Army of Light."
Zac informed, "I haven't revealed the full situation we're in. Felt it was best you told him, my lord."
Kaan nodded with approval, "A wise decision, Zac. Should the young lad accept your offer, bring him to me for evaluation."
Zac obeyed, "As you wish, Lord Kaan." He presses the button to end their discussion and returned to his original position. And just in time as well when he spotted Kaleb and Maria approach with their son in tow.
Kaleb explained, "After much debate my wife and I accept your offer on the condition that we keep in contact with Kenta during his time at the academy."
Zac nodded, "Of course. We don't forbid our initiates from talking with their loved ones."
Turning around and kneeling down Kaleb grabbed his son's shoulders, "I know you'll make us proud, Kenta."
The five-year old said, "I'm nervous, father."
Kaleb rubbed his son's shoulder in a comforting manner, "It will be fine, Kenta. We'll be staying in touch. Be strong and don't cause too much trouble." Maria helps Kenta pack and the boy advances to the representative.
They board the shuttle as the ramp moves up and the representative sits in the pilot's seat as Kenta takes the passenger seat and the shuttle takes off, wings deploying as it gains altitude. Kenta decided a nap was in order to pass time. The pilot activated the hyperdrive. After a few hours, the shuttle exits hyperspace and the planet Korriban.
The planet was bright orange with light brown clouds.
Zac brought the shuttle in for landing and shook Kenta, "Hey kid, wake up. We're here." Kenta groaned as he opened his eyes and stretched, hearing bones pop.
The shuttle lands at one of the docking bays and the ramp lowers. Kenta and Zac walk down it and Kenta takes in the surroundings. It was nothing but sand as far as the eye could see and howling echo across the orange sky.
'How could anything live here?' Kenta asked himself mentally as he followed Zac toward the one of the few buildings on Korriban.
After showing his ID to the receptionist, Zac escorts through the desert until they reach the Sith Academy.
It was ancient looking, having seen better days though maintenance have kept it from collapsing. The Sith troopers guarding the entrance part allowing Zac and Kenta entry. The future Sith's head snaps back in time to see the door slide down, a moment of anxiety passes through his nerves before Kenta steels his resolve.
Zac advised, "Stay close, Kenta. You can easily get lost in here." As they venture further into the academy, the distinct of lightsabers clashing reach his ears along with instructors giving lectures. The students and instructors range from Human to Togruta. Some have curiosity on their face while others have skepticism, even glares. Kenta gulps.
They soon reach a chamber where the leader of the academy sat on the throne.
He appeared to be in his early 20s, had tan skin, shoulder-length black hair, matching goatee, red eyes, stood around the six foot range, wore black intricate robes, gloves and a lightsaber hanging from his belt completed the attire.
He currently rests his arms on the throne and Zac kneels before him, Kenta mirrors his action not wanting to be rude.
The man said, "Rise, Zac." The representative did so while he looked at Kenta, "Is this the potential new recruit you mentioned in your transmission?"
Zac nodded, "Yes, Lord Kaan. His name is Kenta Stone, son to Kaleb and Maria Stone."
Kaan hummed, "Ah, Kaleb Stone. I know the man."
Kenta tilted his head in child curiosity, "You know my father, mister?"
The Brotherhood leader answered, "Yes, I do. Met him a couple of times. Hard working fellow." He stood and walked over, "I am Skere Kaan, leader of the Brotherhood of Darkness. Are you aware of our battle against the Army of Light?"
Kenta replied, "Who hasn't? It's made headlines all over the holonet. Many warriors on both sides have fallen."
Kaan nodded in agreement, "Yes, very unfortunate. I was once part of the Jedi Order until I saw the error of their ways and defected. Now, I lead the Brotherhood of Darkness. We seek to end the chaos the Jedi have inflicted on the galaxy." He closed his eyes for a second as if sensing something before reopening, "The Force is strong with you, young one. I have no doubt you will become one of the most powerful Sith the galaxy has known and a fearsome warrior. Do you wish to join me in our quest to end this conflict and bring peace to the galaxy?" Kenta remembers what his father said and didn't want to disappoint him.
He made him his decision kneeling before the man, "I wish to aid you, Lord Kaan."
Kaan placed his hand on the boy's forehead, "You made a wise choice, my boy. Welcome to the Brotherhood of Darkness. Welcome to your destiny." Removing his hand, the Sith Lord commanded, "Rise." Kenta follows his order and stands up.
Kaan next gives Zac the silent command to show Kenta his quarters, Zac bows and asks Kenta to follow him. After they leave, Kaan returns to his throne an evil smirk on his face.
Zac and Kenta soon reach the living sector and the representative presses the button to Kenta's quarters, the interior was bare save for a bed, dresser and restroom.
Zac told him, "This is where you'll be residing during your time here. My room is the second to the left on the next corner. Good luck, kid you're going to need it. Here in the Sith Academy it's survival of the fittest. One slip-up and you're dead. Yet something tells me you'll do fine. I will leave you alone so you can unpack." With that, he leaves the door to Kenta's room closes.
Looking around the room, Kenta releases a sigh. He spends the rest of the day unpacking.
'So ends day one of my new life.' He thought after falling onto the bed.
The next day sees the beginning of Kenta's training. He was assigned to a young, bronze-skinned female Togruta instructor. The boy sits while his teacher stood in front of him.
She greeted, "Welcome to your new life, Kenta Stone. I'm Leona and I will be your teacher from this point forward. If you wish to survive here in the academy you'll need power, strength, knowledge and most of all patience. By that I mean you have to wait until the opportunity to rid yourself of a rival presents itself. I'm sure Zac already told you this but here at the Sith Academy, our students are taught to fight for every scrap of knowledge. You see, the Jedi see the light with selflessness and strength and the dark with selfish intent and evil. It's no surprise they cling to that view for comfort. We, however, do not see the Force as a burden. We treat it as a gift. And why should we not? Because the Jedi say we shouldn't? We are as the Force meant to be. They'd tell you the dark is a quicker, easier path. Also they wouldn't challenge the passions that lie within it. Joining the Sith means realizing your true potential, Kenta. It means not stifling yourself for some antiquated notion of order. Be what are you meant to be. Do you understand what I'm saying?" Seeing Kenta nod she continued, "Excellent. I'm going to recite the Sith Code. Pay attention now. 'Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall me.' Would you like me to explain them?"
Kenta nodded, "Yeah. 'Peace is a lie, there is only passion.' What does that mean?"
The Togruta Sith smiled, "The Jedi would tell you peace is a desirable goal. That peace is the way the spirit is mastered. That a lack of conflict betters man. This is false. If total peace reigned, it'd lead to stagnation. We see it differently. It is our passion that fuels the Force. It improves both civilization and single being. It forces growth, adaption, evolution or death. These are the laws of the universe."
Kenta asked, "The next line 'Through passion, I gain strength.' I assume it's self-explanatory."
His master nodded, "What fuels your power with the Force but your passion? The stronger, darker emotions like anger, hatred and fear empower us."
Kenta asked, "And love?"
Leona frowned, "Love is more dangerous than all of those. Love leads to anger and hatred more often than not but it can also lead to mercy, which is a no-no for us."
The future Sith asked again, "The third line 'Through strength, I gain power.' Can you clarify it?"
His mentor answered, "The stronger you become in the Force the more power you will achieve but you must always fight for it. Without strife, your victory has no meaning. Without strife, you don't advance. Without strife, there is only stagnation as previously stated."
Kenta said, "I assume 'Through power, I gain victory' means you obtain victory through your superiority."
Leona smiled, "You catch on quick. How many sorts of victory can you imagine? Peaceful victory? Victory by sacrifice? A truce? An achievement? Unless you prove your power is superior, it is only an illusion. Temporary at best. We seek more."
Kenta tilted his head, "And 'Through victory, my chains are broken.' What does that mean?"
The Togruta Sith crossed her arms, "This has been argued over and often. The chains represent our restrictions both placed upon us and those we place upon ourselves. One who's freed themselves from restrictions is said to have reached perfection, their potential fulfilled. Perfect strength, perfect power, perfect destiny. That is our ideal anyway. We have a prophecy. It's said in Sith legend that the Sith'ari will destroy us and make us stronger than ever. We can only imagine what that being would be like. Perfection is a goal that all of us chase after."
Kenta said, "And the final line?"
His mentor replied, "The Force is our servant and master. Our teacher and companion. A weapon and tool. Know it and you know the universe. Master it and you master the universe. Strife for perfection and the Force shall reward you."
The apprentice rubbed his chin, "I understand now, Master. However, my gut's telling me I'm in for a world of hurt."
Leona nodded with a hint of regret, "Sadly yes. Sith training is nothing short of torture essentially designed to make you a fearsome adversary or kill you trying."
Kenta was intrigued by his teacher's attitude, "You certainly are more restrained than the others here at the academy."
Leona scoffed, "Contrary to what you may have heard some Sith have better control over their emotions, logically thinking things through. Anyway let's begin your combat training. We'll start by teaching you the basics of lightsaber combat." She removes a lightsaber from her belt and tosses it to Kenta, who catches it before pressing the button.
A red blade emerges startling the boy though he made sure to keep the weapon away from his face.
Leona ordered, "On your feet, apprentice. We're burning daylight here!" Kenta follows his Master's orders and rises to his feet.
What happens next was a blur to him, Leona introduced him to combat 101. By that it meant getting his ass handed to him. When the sparring match is over Kenta had cuts on his chest, shoulder, legs and thighs.
He lays on the ground, teeth bared from the excruciating pain. Opening one eye, he sees Leona over him and had her hands over the cut on his shoulder. He watches the wound close.
Leona apologized, "I'm sorry, Kenta. But you need to learn your enemy won't show you any mercy." The following day had Kenta venturing toward one of the Sith tombs in the Valley of the Dark Lords.
He feels his hand shaking and clenches it, forcing it to cease shaking. When it does, he enters the tomb. Kenta's heart begins beating faster as anxiety floods his body, the dark and foul smelling interior of the tomb didn't help. The Sith apprentice uses his temporary lightsaber as a flashlight. Venturing deeper into the tomb he accidentally triggers a trap. Kenta rolls forward just in time when a stone pillar comes crashing down from the ceiling. Reaching what appears to be a pit the boy hears a growling noise, aiming his lightsaber in front of him he comes face to face with an ancient worm mutated by Sith alchemy. Kenta screams upon seeing its maw full of razor-sharp teeth before he's swallowed.
Not wanting to die, Kenta unknowingly draws on the power of the dark side fueling his desire to live and anger, he stabs his lightsaber through the worm's ribcage. The mammoth creature roars in pain as the searing plasma punches through and a circle forms, Kenta then kicks the carved flesh off allowing him to escape covered with entrails and slimy liquids. Whipping around he glares at the worm with pure hatred. He climbs until he reaches the top of the head, proceeding to stab the monster's skull repeatedly. He continues stabbing even after the creature was dead. Coming out of the dark side's hold, he continues onward gagging at the putrid smell littering his clothes. Kenta eventually reaches the center of the tomb and spots a stone rune with ancient Sith text on it. Walking up to it, he looks both ways to see if any more traps waited for him to pick the rune. He picks the tablet up and feels the area beginning to shake. Having enough frights for one day, Kenta bolts out of there. Seeing the exit, he runs full speed ahead and dives out into the outside world again, the door to the tomb slamming shut behind him.
Struggling to calm his heart, the stench of the bodily fluids of the Sith worm overwhelms Kenta and the boy empties his stomach. When he feels there isn't nothing left Kenta sits on a stone slab. Approaching footsteps cause him to look up Leona stands there with one arm covering her nose while the other holds a water bottle. She offers it to Kenta who quickly takes it and rinses his mouth.
Leona praised, "You have done well in your first test, apprentice."
Kenta asked, "What was that thing?"
The Togruta replied, "A nightmarish creature born out of Sith alchemy. Consider yourself fortunate you were able to escape before the digestion process began."
Kenta said, "That is something I don't want to experience again. I'm heading back to my room, need to get this horrible smell off of me. After that, I'll study this tablet." Leona watches him leave, hidden worry flare behind her amber eyes.
Reaching his room, Kenta locks the door then places the tablet on his desk. When that's done he walks toward the bathroom, removing the foul smelling clothes. Checking to see the water at the right temperature, he enters the shower closing the curtains. After 5 minutes, Kenta turns the faucet ending the shower. Steam fills the bathroom while he wraps a towel around his waist. Opening the door to enter his room again, Kenta moves to the dresser putting on fresh clothes. He next sits at the desk studying the ancient Sith text.
When Kenta turned 7 he was efficient at using Force choke, Force lightning, Force wave and creating Force combos. On the topic of lightsaber combat, he learned six of the seven forms though he felt Form V Shien/Djem So would be his form of choice as it would put his developing strength and future height to good use.
The sparring matches he had with some of the other students were brutal, some near fatal and required Leona's intervention.
Another 3 years go by and Kenta was currently recovering from another vicious sparring match when Leona gives him a birthday present.
He asked, "What's this?" In his hands was box wrapped in paper.
Leona said, "Open it and find out." Eager to see what it is, Kenta wastes no time ripping the paper wrap off and opens the lid.
Inside it were parts needed to construct a lightsaber and two red crystals.
He looked at his master, "Is this..."
Leona nodded with a smile, "Mm-hm, it's a lightsaber. Those two crystals next to the parts are very rare red hued Adegan crystals instead of synthetic ones. Not only consider this your birthday present but also my appreciation of how far you've come. Go ahead, Kenta. Construct your lightsaber." A huge smile dons the boy's face, taking the pieces and red crystals.
Leona watches with immense pride as the lightsaber begins taking shape. Curiosity mixes with pride as she notices the weapon takes on a staff shape instead of the standard lightsaber design.
The end result was a single-hilt, double-bladed lightsaber with blade guards on both ends preventing Kenta from accidentally touching his blades. She has seen many double-bladed lightsabers though Kenta's choice was interesting.
She voiced it, "What made you choose this design?"
Kenta replied, "Because I witnessed the normal saberstaff had drawbacks. For example, the elongated hilt required both hands to wield it and difficulty with blast deflection. Additionally, the hilt was a huge target as the enemy duelist could slice it in half, rendering one or both blades useless, leaving the wielder vulnerable. To combat this, I decided to reduce the hilt length to that of a standard single-bladed lightsaber. This would remove the vulnerability of the blade being sliced in half and make blast deflection easier. I plan on making final adjustments when I have time." Leona nodded her approval of Kenta's reason.
Besides more tests from other instructors, Leona's lectures about Sith history that she made interesting by adding humor to it and studying the ancient text on the tablet he found in the Sith tomb, Kenta finishes the tweaks to his archaic saberstaff.
His relationship with Leona was stable and friendly despite being Sith Master and Sith Apprentice. She even expressed how she hated the Sith's mentality. Kenta agrees with her on some points.
He felt strength was important to the Sith Code but might wasn't right, forcing your way of thinking onto others was a horrible idea. He felt positive emotions like happiness, courage and determination were equally as powerful. He kept that notion from everyone including his master, unsure how she would react.
Another 17 years pass and Kenta, now 20, grew into a powerful Sith. His mastery of six of the seven forms and control of the Force made him a fearsome duelist both on the battlefield and sparring matches though he refused to kill amateur duelists, feeling they were a waste of skill, he even told them go hone their skills then come back to challenge him. He killed many Jedi on the battlefield, at one point killed a promising Jedi Knight. His unique fighting style and saberstaff made him unpredictable as the Jedi had no way of defending themselves against an unusual weapon.
Kenta initially had problems wielding his saberstaff but later found Niman's dual blade training useful in how to wield it. His accomplishments made Leona bestow a Sith title she dubbed Darth Maelstrom due to his fighting style despite Kaan's doctrine of refusing any member of the Brotherhood of Darkness hold the title of Darth.
At this point, he developed his version of the Sith Code called the Code of the Light Sith which he stuck by to.
Kenta gained a few allies on the battlefield in the form of two fellow Sith in the form of Yuna Rose and Alec Sunrider aka Darth Nova. He asked what made them join the Sith.
Yuna said a representative came to her home while Alec said it was for personal reasons.
The next day had Kenta going to Nal Hutta to negotiate with a Hutt, Kenta reluctantly agreed. He despised the Hutts, feeling they had to be wiped from the galaxy.
Arriving at one of the landing pads on the Smuggler's Moon, Kenta departs his personal star craft. Many of the residents give the young Sith space, his size and appearance making them reconsider of attacking him.
Reaching the huge building, he steps inside. Looking around, he sees Hutts doing bets Kenta clenches his fist to restrain the urge to paint this entire building red with their blood. Reaching the central room, he spots a purple colored Hutt. In his left he held a controller to the shock collar around the neck of a young, green-skinned Twi'lek. Kenta could see the pain in her brown eyes and scars on her body, indicating she was enslaved to an abusive master. The sight of it made Kenta sick to his stomach.
The Hutt said, "Ah, the Sith Kaan sent." The 20-year old can practically hear the arrogance in the Hutt's voice. The urge to kill the overgrown slug was growing more enticing by the moment.
Kenta asked, "What do you need?"
His client ordered, "Some Republic troops have become a nuisance to my crime network. I want you to eliminate them, your reward will be generous." Kenta couldn't take hearing the Hutt's voice and made his decision.
The purple Hutt feels his oxygen supply being cut as Kenta holds his hand up. Immense satisfaction fills Kenta's body as he chokes the life out of the Hutt. He closes his fist to end it and with a gurgle, the Hutt's life was extinguished. His grip on the controller fell out of his hand.
Kenta stared at the Twi'lek, "What's your name?"
The alien replied, "Lora." She watches the Sith approach believing he was going to end her life. She accepted her fate closing her eyes as she prepared to embrace Death's cold hands.
However, instead of feeling her head being severed or heat through her chest, she hears something being crushed prompting Lora to open her eyes, seeing the controller to the shock collar laying at her feet in pieces.
Looking up at Kenta, she asked, "Why?"
Kenta answered, "Because you deserve better than being killed. Come on, get up. I will show you what it truly means to be free, Lora." After she rose to her feet, Kenta continued, "As first order of business, we're getting you some new clothes. I can't stand you wearing that slutty outfit." Lora looks at her attire with disgust, she concurred with her savior. She despised wearing this outfit with every fiber of her being and would do anything to get rid of it.
She next sees Kenta extend his hand with a gentle expression on his face, Lora takes it wanting to leave this nightmarish place.
Traveling toward a clothing shop, Kenta puts his cloak on Lora to cover up her revealing attire. Entering the store, they head over to the reception desk and rings the service bell. A minute later a middle-aged Male Weequay appears.
He asked, "How may I help you?"
Kenta said, "This woman here needs some new clothes. Can you do that? Any sort of clothing will do instead of the attire she's wearing currently. Oh and no revealing outfits, please."
The Weequay chuckled, "Not to worry, sir. I don't sell those here. May I see her outfit?" He watched Kenta remove his cloak and nodded, "Hm, I see your point. I know just the kind. Follow me, Ms..."
The Twi'lek responded, "Lora."
The Weequay nodded again, "Right this way, Lora." Kenta waits outside the changing room when his holocommunicator beeps, he answers it revealing to be Kaan.
He said, "Kenta, I sensed the client I asked you to meet has perished. What transpired? Did you kill him?" The tone in the Sith's voice told Kenta he wasn't in mood for games.
Kenta withheld a sigh, "I couldn't stand seeing his face, Lord Kaan. The Hutts are a scourge to the galaxy. I hate them with a passion. Besides he was abusing a Twi'lek and couldn't bear seeing her in pain so I killed the Hutt."
Kaan pondered this, "Hm, and what are your plans for this Twi'lek?"
The Sith said, "I feel she'd be better off under me. With proper training, she can help us defeat the Jedi."
The Brotherhood of Darkness leader mused, "You continue to surprise me, Kenta Stone. Feel free to do with her anyway you please. If she proves herself weak, you will kill her. Mercy is something we don't need. Good-bye, my brother." Kenta ends the transmission.
His ears pick up the sound of footsteps, he turns around to see Lora standing there wearing new attire.
She wore light blue pants, black boots, matching light blue long-sleeve shirt, black vest and utility belt.
The Twi'lek blushed, "So...how do I look, Kenta?"
Kenta smiled, "You look amazing." Lora blushes harder from the compliment.
The Weequay asked, "Do you need help with anything else?"
Kenta said, "Lora needs some nightwear and casual clothing. Can you help with that? I don't have the slightest clue on what type of clothing women pick."
The Weequay pounded his chest, "Leave that to me." After 5 minutes, Lora had her choice of attire the two board Kenta's personal star fighter and set course for Korriban.
Once there Kenta heads for Kaan's throne room.
Kenta kneels before the man Lora mirrors his action, not wanting to be rude.
Kaan ordered, "Rise, Kenta." The Sith Warrior did so and he went on, "I'm not pleased with what you did. That Hutt was a valuable asset to our cause, boy. Killing him might have serious implications."
Kenta replied, "He was also arrogant. Something I feel isn't required, it'll get you killed. That is something the wretched overgrown slug learned." He suddenly finds himself being choked, instinctively grabbing his throat.
Kaan said, "I did not ask for your input. I'm in charge here, thus you follow my orders. Fall out of line again, you will suffer the consequences. Do you understand?"
Kenta answered, "Yes, Lord Kaan." The older man releases his grip on Kenta's throat allowing him to breathe.
The Sith leader ordered, "Now leave. We got a major battle ahead of us." Kenta departs the room with Lora.
The next few days were spent training Lora in the use of firearms and side-arms. Lora was scared but Kenta was there for her. When day 5 comes, the Twi'lek could handle using a sniper rifle without shaking or shooting herself in the foot. Her skills with side-arms improved as well, able to shoot a blaster pistol or throw a grenade accurately.
A group of Sith troopers prepare to invade a Republic base located on a rocky planet a few light years from Ruusan. They are currently inside the briefing room of a Sith battleship.
The commander said, pointing at a red dot on the holomap, "The Republic's set up a base at the exit of this canyon. The objective is to capture this base."
One trooper asked, "Why there?"
His superior answered, "Because the soil there is rich with minerals spewed out by an active volcano not far off. Kenta, you will lead a contagion of troopers down the canyon while Alec leads a second group to attack the base from behind. The enemy won't know what hit them." Kenta suddenly feels the Force giving a vision of the attack.
In it he sees blasters aimed at his troopers on top of the canyon walls, expressions of shock and betrayal etched on their faces. He was deflecting blaster fire while Lora kills a Republic trooper. When the fire stops, only he and Lora are alive.
Coming of his trance-like state, Kenta said, "Excuse me, commander but we'll have to improvise that plan."
The commander queried, "How so, my Lord?"
Kenta stated, "The Force gave me a vision. Traveling through the canyon is a death trap, the Republic will be expecting us. I'll split my forces into two groups and sneak attack the enemy snipers waiting on either sides of the canyon walls. Make sure you equip EMP weaponry, my gut's telling me they will use cloaking devices to hide their presence. Suit up, men. We got a base to capture." The troopers board shuttles and head for the surface of the planet.
Following his orders, Kenta's team split into two groups covering both tops of the canyon walls.
One Sith trooper activates a heartbeat sensor in his helmet. Kenta was right, there were Republic snipers for them.
'Well, let's spoil that.' He thought with a grin.
His holocommunicator beeps silently, prompting him to answer. Kenta's image appears and silently counts down with his fingers. Upon reaching one, he gives his troops the go-ahead.
The troopers arm an EMP grenade and throw it, backing up shortly before the grenades detonate. They watch the snipers' cloaking devices short-circuit and expose them.
The Republic troops wonder what happened to their camouflage when the sound of guns being cocked reach their ears, turning around they see blasters pointed at them along with some of the Sith troopers laughing before the triggers are pulled, ending the Republic snipers' existence.
Out of the corner of the leading trooper's eye he witnesses Kenta throwing a Republic sniper into the air before gravity takes over, sending the hostile toward the ground, bending his neck at an odd angle that guaranteed instant death.
Kenta senses danger approaching and pulls out his saberstaff, blocking a blue lightsaber. The assailent shows itself, revealing a young, light blue-skinned female Zabrak Jed Knight.
Looking into the fighter's blue eyes, Kenta could tell she showed promise. Too bad he was about to break this alien's dreams.
Kenta enters the Djem So attack stance while ordering, "Continue onward, this Jedi is mine to kill. Stick to the plan."
The lead Sith trooper saluted, "Yes, sir! You heard him, men. Let's move!" Once they're gone, Kenta returns his attention to the Zabrak who now stood in the Makashi opening stance.
The Zabrak makes the first move launching a series of quick strikes that Kenta parries with minimal effort then executes power attacks, batting away on the Jedi's defense hoping to break the enemy's guard. To Kenta's mild surprise the Zabrak survives each strike making Kenta guess he mixed in Form III to compensate for Makashi's weakness against strength-oriented forms such as Djem So. It didn't matter, however. He'll find a way around.
Kenta fires a torrent of Force lightning at the Jedi Knight prompting the Zabrak to use his lightsaber to absorb the current. This was a feint to leave the duelist open to an uppercut the Zabrak staggers back, straightening herself she rubs her jaw. Kenta launches a charged Force push sending the opposing duelist through huge boulders. After crashing through the final boulder, the Zabrak rolls on the ground before coming to a stop. Kenta jumps over, landing 4 feet away from the Jedi Knight.
He mocked, "You'll have to do better if you want to beat me!" At the base, the Sith troopers, one from Kenta and the other led by Alec attack the base from both ends.
The troopers utilize the base's layout as cover, avoiding blaster fire and retaliate when possible. A few Sith troopers fall but the base forces suffer horrible losses until the surviving troops are rounded up while Alec pulls his dual lightsabers out of the enemy commander's chest.
The leading trooper of his battalion walked up to the Sith, "Lord Nova, what shall we do about the remaining Republic troops here?"
Alec commanded, "Kill them. Their deaths will serve as a message to their precious Republic letting it know its days are numbered."
Nodding, the Sith trooper spun on the heel of his boot, "On my command. Ready. Aim. Fire!" Alec watches his troops execute the survivors without remorse.
Kenta blocks a horizontal chop, grabbing the Jedi and pulls him forward slamming his fist into the Zabrak's chest breaking a few ribs.
He taunted, "Come back when you have honed your skills. As of now, you fight like a novice." His opponent doesn't take too kindly to the insult and starts making sloppy movements, just what Kenta wanted.
He switches to Soresu, stonewalling his defenses and conserve energy. He spots the Zabrak thrusting her arm back for a Force push, the Sith grabs the Jedi's hand moments before the Force push is launched and head butts her.
Shaking the effects off the Zabrak charged, shouting, "For the Jedi!" Remaining stationary Kenta allows the fool to come to him blocking an overhead strike with his saberstaff and uses the momentum generated by the attack to push his opponent off her feet.
Kenta puts his saberstaff away, surprising the Zabrak. Balling his fists Kenta gives him the "bring it" gesture.
Breaking out of her state of shock the Jedi Knight charges dragging her lightsaber along the ground. Kenta spins around getting behind the opponent, wrapping his arms around the Zabrak Kenta executes the German suplex knocking the lightsaber out of the Zabrak's hand. He kicks the weapon away. Unarmed the Zabrak readies herself for CQC. She catches a fist aimed for her face and feels her leg being kicked out from under her. Kenta grabs her foot, spinning around to gain momentum and suddenly lets go sending the Jedi Knight flying into a large boulder, cracks form around the Zabrak. Kenta launches a charged Force push, blowing the rock to smithereens. The Sith Warrior advances toward the pile of debris.
He mocked, "You disappoint me, young Jedi. I was expecting more than this." The Zabrak rises out of the debris rubbing her head with a pained grunt.
Kenta isn't surprised. Zabraks are known for their high tolerance for pain and as such were ideal for assassins.
The two exchange blows but it quickly became clear the Zabrak hadn't received much training in the use of unarmed combat.
Blocking another punch, Kenta said, "You will never truly defeat us, Jedi. The Sith will return, we always have."
The Zabrak Jedi Knight answered, "And we'll be waiting."
Kenta retorted, "Too bad you won't be around to see it." He cocks his leg back then thrusts it forward, striking the Jedi Knight in the jaw.
Recovering the enemy runs toward Kenta fist ready but Kenta was ready, ramming into the opponent with a spear driving the air out of the Zabrak's lungs and possibly crack a few more ribs. The Sith Warrior throws a kick to the chest sending the challenger rolling on the ground, clenching her ribcage in pain. Lifting the bloody Zabrak up, Kenta balls his fist, surrounding it with Force energy and drives it through the enemy's chest, a loud shockwave echoes throughout the area. Kenta pulls his fist out of the now deceased Zabrak's chest, using the brown robes to wipe his hand clean of blood.
The Sith picks up the sound of Republic fighters approaching. Sure enough a squadron of fighters appear out of the horizon along with a series of transports stopping, the ramp descending and Republic troopers running out.
They aim their guns at Kenta who simply stands there like it was nothing.
The lead trooper said, "You're surrounded, Sith. Lay down your weapon and we'll promise you a fair trial."
Kenta said, "All I see are bodies and burning wreckage. You underestimate the power of the Force." He looks up to see the Republic fighters setting up an attack run, launching proton torpedoes at him. Kenta raises a powerful Force shield allowing him to survive the assault.
Following the fighters' flight path, Kenta grabs them with the Force and makes them collide with each other. He next glares at the troopers surrounding him. He raises his hand, red lightning arcs from his fingertips the Republic troopers back up at the power radiating off of Kenta.
The Sith Warrior slams his hands on the ground, unleashing a Force power he came up with during his earlier days at the Sith Academy: Lightning Wave.
In simple terms Lightning Wave is a combination of Force lighting and Wave.
Kenta watches the attack obliterate his enemies. When the attack ends, only armor and weapons remain.
His holocommunicator beeped and he answered, "Yes?"
The lead Sith trooper of his battalion informed, "My lord, the enemy base is secured. Your Force vision or whatever that was actually saved us."
Kenta asked, "Were there casualties?"
The trooper shook his head, "A few but nothing we couldn't handle, my lord."
Kenta nodded, "Excellent. A squad of military commanders will arrive at your location in 25 minutes. This has been a glorious day, commander. Soon the Republic will be no more." The following week sees no conflict, an event welcomed by the Brotherhood of Darkness.
Lora was currently reading a holobook from the Sith archives. While not a student, the Twi'lek decided to learn about Sith history.
That is until one Male Human student snatches it out of her hands. Lora stands up to retrieve when the student tosses the holobook to a fellow student, playing hot potato while taunting the young Twi'lek. Baring her teeth in anger, Lora balls her fist and throws the chair next to her at the student with all her might. His cohorts watch as Lora drags another chair to where the bully is then whacks him with it multiple times, venting her anger.
After the final strike, Lora warned, "Listen up, prick. I have no clue on what I did to have you pick on me but know this. You pull something like this again and you'll find yourself in a hospital bed." Turning to look at the occupants she declared, "That goes for everybody!" Retrieving the holobook, Lora leaves the library.
That night, Kenta and herself rest in Kenta' room.
She asked, "Why do you treat me with compassion while the Sith are known to be rage-driven, power hungry monsters?"
Kenta answered, "Because to me you are not a slave, Lora. You have the freedom to choose whatever you want to be. Let me demonstrate." He reaches forward and removes the shock collar from Lora's neck, "Don't worry. I won't slap that thing back on. Your shock collar nor your slavery were my idea, Lora. That Hutt couldn't see what you truly are." The last part had contempt behind it.
Tears threaten to spill out of the Twi'lek's eyes, she wanted the shock collar removed for so long.
Launching herself Lora embraces Kenta tightly, tears stream down her cheeks. The Sith was taken by surprise initially but quickly returns it. A minute later, Lora pulls back smiling at her comrade with happiness and something more. Unable to stop herself the Twi'lek presses her lips against Kenta's, wrapping her arms around his neck. The kiss because more heated as their tongues join in.
Breaking the kiss, she said, "You are different from the Sith mentioned in stories."
Kenta admitted, "I'm not like those Sith, sweetheart. I don't follow the Sith Code with hardcore mentality. In fact I came up with my own version of it. I'll tell you sometime."
Lora nodded, "I'd love that. But for now, let's continue." Not waiting for confirmation, she kisses him with immense passion. She places her slim hands on his shoulders pushing him onto his back.
After a long night of passionate love making the two lay in Kenta's bed, a thick blanket covering their nude forms.
Kenta said, "By the Force, you were incredible Lora."
Lora grinned coyly, "Glad you enjoyed it."
The Sith Warrior remembered something, "I got you a present." He opened the drawer of his nightstand next to the bed, "I acquired this during one of my earlier missions. It was found at the foot of active volcano in a distant planetary system." He finds it, grabbing the ring box and closes the drawer handing it to Lora.
The Twi'lek asked, "What is it?"
Kenta smiled, "Open it." Lora follows his order and opens the ring box.
In it sat a green gem with a black leather chain.
Lora gasped, "Is this..."
Kenta nodded, "Yep, an emerald. Allow me to put it on you." Taking the emerald out of the box Kenta placed the gem around Lora's neck, connecting the brass hooks to secure it, "Look at that, it matches your skin tone." Lora latches onto him, wrapping her arms around his back. Kenta returns the embrace.
Pulling back she said, "I don't know what to say."
The Sith Warrior complimented, "You have bravely stared death in the face and didn't flinch. You stood by me even though others said you had no right. Dozens of soldiers fell to your deadly accuracy. You even offered your assistance with the wounded, showing compassion to your comrades. These feats are what true warriors stand by. Nothing has moved me like you have, Lora. This necklace will serve as a promise. A promise that one day, when the Jedi and Republic are gone, when peace spreads throughout the galaxy, we'll live in harmony. Lora, will you marry me when that day comes?"
Lora nodded wholeheartedly, "Yes, I'll be your wife! From the moment you freed me from that Hutt I knew you were the one. My loyalty lies with you, Kenta Stone. No other man shall have me." They share a love filled kiss. They soon drift into slumber with dreams of the future.
For the next few months, Kenta felt like his chains were breaking.
Sadly, his secret love relationship with Lora didn't go unnoticed as higher-ups of the Brotherhood witnessed how Kenta and Lora reacted. Then one fateful afternoon, Kenta's life changed forever.
He was ordered to see Kaan for something important. Upon entering his throne room, Kenta gasps at the sight of Lora on her knees, her beautiful face covered in bruises and cuts littered her body. Kenta recognizes them as lightsaber cuts.
Kenta asked, "What is the meaning of this?"
Kaan seethed, "You have strayed from your path, Kenta. By accepting this alien's love, you've allowed yourself be poisoned by foolish beliefs that go against our Order. Now you will kill her or I will destroy you both. Do it now, Kenta. Strike her down and prove your loyalty to me!" Kenta looks at his Twi'lek lover then at Kaan wondering what should he do.
If he killed Lora, Kenta would be consumed by the dark side of the Force. If he refused, he'll suffer Kaan's wrath.
Clenching his fist Kenta glared at Kaan with defiance, "No." He stared at Lora, "This Twi'lek has proven herself in battle and done more for me than this Brotherhood of Darkness. Listen to yourself, Kaan. You've allowed yourself be consumed by the corrupting power of the dark side."
Kaan stood, "Hmph, you always were too soft to be Sith."
Kenta retorted, "No, Kaan. I see through the flaws that plague our Order. This strife for more power is what stopped us from achieving total victory. The Sith Order needs to evolve."
The Brotherhood of Darkness leader growled, "Don't twist my words, boy! I solved the infighting."
Kenta shook his head, "No, you only delayed the inevitable."
Kaan walked forward, grabbing Lora with the Force, "It pains me to do this, Kenta but I have to show why love is sacrilege to the Sith." Kenta watches him point his lightsaber at Lora's back and turns it on, the red blade emerges from the Twi'lek's chest. A gasp escapes Lora as she felt the blade pierce. Pulling the lightsaber out, Kaan flings Lora across the room. Kenta runs along the projected path and catches her rolling on the ground until his back collides with the wall.
Kenta said, "Lora, please wake up."
Lora opened her eyes, "Kenta, it hurts so much."
Kenta stated, "Stay with me, love. We made a promise."
Lora smiled, "I'm sorry, Kenta." The life in her eyes fades, leaving them glazed over.
Feeling his heart shatter, Kenta closes the Twi'lek's eyes. Gently placing Lora on the ground, Kenta stands and glares at Kaan. He draws his saberstaff igniting one blade, the Sith Warrior brings the blade toward his face. Kaan could feel his subordinate's burning anger, wanting nothing more than to kill him.
Kenta advanced keeping his eyes on Kaan, "Killing Lora was the biggest mistake you made, Kaan!" The older Sith barely reacts in time to re-ignite his lightsaber to thwart a strike meant to chop off his head. He deflects a series of power attacks but leaves himself open to a kick to the chest.
Opening himself up to the Force Kaan can feel the emotional state Kenta's in. He wasn't fueled by the dark side of the Force he was fueled by righteous fury. Kaan first thought his mind's playing tricks on him but he spots a blue-white aura emanating from Kenta. He automatically realizes which side this color was aligned with.
Kaan said with disapproval, "Drawing on the light side of the Force? Only the Jedi use it. The dark side is where true power thrives." He finds himself gripped by the Force and thrown viciously across the room crashing into a stone wall, spider-web cracks form around his body.
Kenta countered, "The dark side is crippling by its own nature. I can feel it beginning to take its toll on you, Kaan. You're starting to become paranoid. I've seen the flaws of the Sith Code. Yes, strength is important but forcing your way of thinking onto others is a recipe for revolt. We Sith draw strength from negative emotions such as anger, hatred, fear or rage. What I discovered is positive emotions such as determination, serenity or love can be just as powerful, if not more. That's why I came up with my version of the Sith Code: 'Power requires understanding of oneself. Through understanding, I gain compassion for others. Through compassion for others, I gain serenity. Through serenity, I gain clarity. Through clarity, I gain true power. I shall always remain true to what is right and with the Force at my side I am free.' I call this the Code of the Light Sith, Kaan. One I'll stick to from now on."
Kaan growled, "That Twi'lek's love has contaminated you more than I first thought. Rest assured, brother I'll restore it to its proper state."
Kenta said, "It was through Lora's love that my eyes were opened, Kaan. You think by murdering her, it'd drive me back to the dark side. Guess what? You failed." Kaan throws a Force push that Kenta blocks.
The Sith Warrior blocks Kaan's Force lightning via Tutaminis and redirects the lightning back at the caster. Kaan uses his lightsaber to absorb the current as Kenta switches to Makashi waiting for Kaan to come to him. Like he predicted, Kaan charges swinging his lightsaber in wild arcs indicating he was utilizing Juyo. Kenta parries each of opponent's strikes he sidesteps a horizontal strike and grabs Kaan's hands, throwing him into the opposite wall. Recovering Kaan runs forward when Kenta pins the man to the wall, making full use of the Sith Don Moch technique.
Kenta stated, "Perhaps the Brotherhood of Darkness would be better off with me as its leader instead of a coward like you, Kaan." Yuna and Alec finish a sparring match when Kaan explodes out of the wall causing them to part as he flies past them and rolls on the ground. Looking at their leader wondering what's going on, they hear the familiar hum of a lightsaber. Looking at the wall Kaan came through they spot Kenta stepping through the hole.
Students gather as Kenta and Kaan clash.
Blocking a strike from his leader's red blade, Kenta backhands the older Sith knocking him onto his back.
A Human male student asked, "Do you know what's going on?"
A female red-skinned Zabrak replied, "No idea." Kaan was on the ground when he senses danger, turning around he raises his lightsaber to defend himself against the Falling Avalanche. Kenta continues to hammer at his opponent's defense, looking to shatter it. A subtle motion of his wrist allows Kenta to rip Kaan's lightsaber out of his hand, up into the air and land in Kenta's free hand trapping Kaan's head in a scissor pattern. All it'd take is one motion and the Sith's head would come off.
Kenta said, "I'm leaving the Brotherhood of Darkness though I'll remain fighting the Army of Light. Good-bye, Lord Kaan." Turning both lightsabers off, Kenta tosses the opponent's and moves to retrieve Lora. Alec, Yuna and Leona board the Twilight Dawn, setting course for Lora's home world of Alderaan. Little did Kenta know a certain tall, bald-headed man overheard his conversation with Kaan.
After leaving Korriban, the Twilight Dawn's greeted with Republic fighters closing in. Kenta steers the ship through the laser barrage, the ship's auto cannons engaging the fighters. One Republic fighter homes in from 5 o'clock high, arming missiles when the top auto cannon detects the fighter's signature and shoots it down, turning the Republic fighter into flaming debris.
Kenta types in the coordinates for Alderaan and activates the hyperdrive, propelling his ship to hyperspace. Setting the ship on autopilot Kenta ventures to the area his deceased lover lied.
He gently carcasses her face, tears form in the young man's hazel eyes.
'I didn't want any of this to happen. I'm sorry, love.' Kenta thought with regret.
Eventually the Twilight Dawn alerts him they've reached Alderaan, venturing to the cockpit Kenta pulls the lever back bringing his ship out of hyperspace.
Setting the ship down on the planet's surface Kenta picks up Lora's body and walks down the ramp with Yuna, Alec and Leona in tow. Reaching a cemetery Kenta digs a hole deep enough to place Lora in. Just before he starts covering her body with dirt, he removes the emerald necklace holding it in one hand while using the other to hover the dirt over the grave. Falling to his knees, Kenta struggles to keep himself together as he uses subtle gestures of his hand to commence the burial. Once the hole's covered, he uses the Force to compact the dirt forming an airtight seal. Over time, vegetation would grow from the dirt.
Sensing his friends' presence Kenta asked, "Are you here to scold me about attacking Kaan?"
Alec shook his head, "Nothing of the sort. There's nothing wrong with helping a friend cope with the loss of a loved one, right?" Gasping Kenta looks at them.
Leona walked forward and knelt down, "Death is something we all face someday. Immortality has always been the ultimate goal of the Sith but it's not possible. Kenta, you're not going to lose any more loved ones. I promise you." Kenta nods, feeling his emotional control slipping.
Alec and Yuna watch him embrace Leona, tears fall as he cries in his master's chest. Screams of anguish escape while Leona holds him. The two fellow Sith each place a comforting hand on his shoulders.
Another 6 years pass and the battle between Lord Hoth's Army of Light and Kaan's Brotherhood of Darkness reached Ruusan. Brutal campaigns ravage the planet.
Sticking to his promise, a now 27-year old Kenta continued fighting the Army of Light without affiliation.
He finished cutting a Jedi Knight down when his holocommunicator beeped, activating it to see Kaan sitting in his chambers deep within a cave.
The Sith leader commanded, "Kenta, Lord Hoth is on his way toward my location. Fortunately, I have a way to defeat him: the Thought Bomb." Kenta raises an eyebrow at that.
'Thought Bomb? I never heard of a Force ability like that.' He thought to himself.
Kenta senses a group of Republic troopers rushing at him from behind. He kills them with Force lightning without looking. Suddenly the Force gives the young man a vision of destruction brought on by the Thought Bomb. Both sides would suffer immense casualties when the bomb detonated.
Making his decision, Kenta ended the transmission and ordered his fellow Sith, "Alec, Yuna, we need to leave. It's not safe here."
Alec asked upon crushing a Jedi's throat, "Why?"
Kenta said, "I just had a premonition. Something is about to happen."
The younger Sith held back his sense of alarm, "Are you sure?"
Yuna told him, "Kenta's visions have saved our lives on numerous occasions, Alec. I see no reason to start doubting." The three head for the Twilight Dawn cutting down Republic forces along the way. After boarding the ship, Kenta flies it as far away from Ruusan as possible before he felt the Thought Bomb detonate. The disturbance was so powerful it made Kenta faint prompting Yuna to steer the ship. Alec almost faints but somehow managed to keep himself up.
A few hours pass before Kenta regains consciousness. Setting the Twilight Dawn on autopilot, the three sit in the commons pondering what to do next.
Alec asked, "What now? We're practically fugitives since deserting the Brotherhood of Darkness. Actually I can't sense their presence through the Force, it's like they literally vanished."
Yuna replied, "That's likely the result of the Thought Bomb Kenta mentioned."
Kenta ran a hand through his hair, "There's cryostasis pods in the back of the ship. We'll enter cold sleep until somebody awakens us"
Yuna asked, "What about the ship?"
Kenta assured, "The droids will keep up with maintenance and besides we're in space. There's no way it will be exposed to the elements." With that said, the three remove their equipment save for the bodysuits and Kenta presses the red button that controlled the pod lids. They enter one by one and Alec uses the Forces to initiate the cryostasis procedure.
They shiver upon feeling super cool air fill the interior of the pods and the three drift off into cold sleep until the day they'll be awakened.
End of flashback
Kenta felt a tear run down his cheek, "Lora. I miss you so much." The panel next to his door beeped and walked over to answer, "Yes?"
Yuna asked, "You okay in there, Kenta? Been quiet for a long time."
The Sith Warrior answered, "I'm fine. Just wanted to be alone for a while."
Yuna offered, "Come join us in the commons, Leliana's telling a funny story."
Kenta replied, "I'm on my way." Wiping the tear the Sith Warrior dons his armor and exits the room.
A/N: Chapter 10 complete.
Here we get to see Kenta's earlier days as a Sith and his time with the Brotherhood of Darkness and finding love with a Twi'lek, something considered a weakness to the Sith Order. This is also where Kenta created the Code of the Light Sith.
Also I looked up Skere Kaan on the Star Wars Wiki and there wasn't any information about his lightsaber combat skills or Force abilities.
The next two chapters will cover Yuna and Alec's pasts respectively.
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