It’s Written in The Stars
This is my first ever KOTOR fan fic. It’s basically my view on what would have happened when Revan left for Regions Unknown. This is a Fem light Rev/Carth fic. So if you’re not into that they yeah…Please RR and enjoy.
Disclaimer : I do not own any of the Star Wars Characters.
Chapter 1 : The Departure
It had been only a few months since the destruction of the Star Forge. Word had spread quickly through the galaxy of the defeat of the Dark Lord Malak. The remaining followers of the Sith were scattered now, still numerous but yet dwindling. They had turned on one another, fighting for the supreme position of power. It started on Korriban and echoed through the galaxy.
The Republic was given strick orders to find the remaining Sith followers. Those who would not cooperate and go peacufully were destroyed. There were many that surrendered, there were many that parrished, strangely enough there were many that simply disappeared. Most of these Sith fled for refuge on the far stretches of parts unknown. Being that these routes have never been charted, the Republic ended their search for the remaining Sith, deeming it to dangerous to search the unknown regions.
How different the stars can look when one actually has a chance to stare at them. They sparkle, like little drops of moisture, resting on a leaf from the morning mist on Kashyyyk. Once the Dark Lord Revan, Keira stood relaxed, gazing out from a window on one of the Republics capital ships. They were heading to Telos, all of the Republic fleet were. With the disappearance of the Sith, the Republic had to decide what their next priority had to be. Keira knew what that priority should be, but not too many people in the Republic agreed with her. In a way they were right, and she knew it. The council was in shambles, the Republic was barely alive and the support of the people was at a low.
Keira knew exactly what she had to do. She had no other choice, she never had any other choice.
One by one they show up. She had sent word to those that had accompanied her through her search of the Star Forge, and had instructed them to meet her here. They all look so different to her now, so full of wisdom. Each of them had grown in their own way during their time with her. How she loved them.
Smiling at them lightly she begins to speak.
“I am more then certain you all know why I’ve asked you to be here. However, my asking you to be here has nothing to do with asking any of you to accompany me on this journey I must take. Although, I know you would all leave with me with ought a moment of hesitation. I can honestly say, that I will miss each and everyone of you very much. You are all very dear to me.”
She had expected protest against this, but there was none. Not a sign of disbelief, not even any expressions of shock had appeared on any of their faces. In truth, the shock was her own.
“You do realize that we have expected this from you for sometime now, don’t you?”
Jolee Bindo, a man of great knowledge and apparently of great fore site.
“And of course we know that it’s pointless arguering with you…well basically because you’re right.”
Still in shock herself, Keira studied the old mans face as he spoke to her gently.
“I’m…I’m right?”
“Hey, I’m not saying it’s a coarse of action I would have chosen, but your plan does have a twinkle of common sense to it. If anything is to be rebuilt or is to survive…well I guess having the Sith still running around won’t help much will it?”
“No it wouldn’t.”
“My only question to you my dear, is have you told him yet?”
“Yes…I mean no, but I’m positive he knows.”
“Yes, yes of course he does.”
“You will check in on him from time to time…”
“Now, now. He’s a grown man and he can very well…yes…Of course my dear.”
She can’t help but hug this old man she had come to love as a father. She knows that Jolee will be true to his words and for that she is grateful.
“Ok. On to business. I have gathered you all here for a very good reason. I actually have very important missions…what am I saying? They are more like requests. I have things in mind that I need each of you to do in order to help the galaxy, the Republic and me.”
Keira eyes them all with a pleading look. How vulnerable and desperate she must look to them, but it’s the truth. With ought their help her mission would fail and all would be lost.
” Canderous…” she began.
“I need you to rebuild the Mandolorians. I need you to gather them and reclaim the honor they once had. If there is going to be anyone that can help the Republic in a time of need, it will be the Mandolorians. I need to know that the Republic will have them at their side. And I can’t leave knowing…”
Canderous, the man of grate pride, had always had a place in her heart. He had given her the strength she needed to keep going. If he could change his ways, certainly he could help others find their path to honor and peace as well. This man had always been so complex to her, but none of that mattered. He had a dedication to truth and honor that was only out matched by the size of his heart, although he might not want to admit.
“You have my word. I will restore the Mandolorians. When the Republic is in need, we will be their to answer their call. Revan, you have taught me that battle is not the only way to gain honor. Although, it’s very high up there on my list, I understand that honoring a promise is just as great. The Mandolorians will be proud to serve side by side with the Republic.”
“Thank-you.”
Taking slow almost motionless steps, Keira made her way to Juhani. The most brave and fierce soul she has ever met. The cruelties in life that this Cathar had suffered had only made her stronger with the Force. She was so proud of Juhani. Seeing her transform from a servant of the Dark side to a devoted follower of the Light, gave her so much hope for the future, she didn’t think she could ever find the words to explain it to her.
“Juhani, my friend.”
Keira moves closer and raises her hands to Juhani’s shoulders, in a gesture to prove her trust and admiration for the young Cathar.
“I have a very important task for you.”
“Of course. Whatever you ask of me.”
“I need you to rebuild the council. In time, people connected to the Force will come to you. I need you to show them the way of the Light.”
“But…I…why do you ask this of me?”
“Because Juhani, you have experienced the Dark side. You need to show people how easy it is to fall, how easy it is to be tempted. With your experience, people will learn and they will teach others. I will send more students to you, I know I will find some on the way. I can hear them, like small echoes in the Force.”
Keira closes her eyes and smiles warmly.
“Can’t you hear them?”
“No. I cannot…does this mean?”
“Don’t worry Juhani, in time you will. They will seek you out. Please I believe in you, I need you to do this.”
Juhani’s face brightens and her worries slowly begin to leave her. Yes, she can do this! Why else would Revan ask this of her? She would accept this task and she would succeed!
Straightening her back, Juhani faces Keira with a smile of determination. ” Of course. I will accept this task. I will not fail you.”
“I know you won’t.”
Keira gives her friends shoulders a light squeeze and makes her way over to Zaalbar, her wookie body guard.
“Don’t worry, I have an important task for you as well.”
The wookie lets out a moan of relief. He had always been very found of Keira right from the moment when she surprised everyone with being able to understand his dialect. Zaalbar knows that what she was about to ask him would mean that he wouldn’t be able to continue to serve his life debt, but that in many ways that he would still be honoring his promise.
“I need to you to govern your people. They need a good leader and one who has seen the galaxy for what it really is. They need allies. You need to help them contact and side with the Republic. This will grant your people safety and offer your world its independance once more. You have to help rid the laws of slavery. Can you do that for me?”
“A noble task indeed. Not only will this help you and your mission, but it will help my people. I hope that I am able to convince the senet that the laws need to be changed. However, my life debt…”
“Zaalbar, don’t worry I will be back in time for you to continue honoring your life debt, but for now, this is of greater importance. I’m sure your people will understand the circumstances. Insure them that I have not released you from this debt.”
“I hope this works. My people should see the honor in what I have to do and they may approve.”
“Concidering all you have done for them, I’m sure they can make an acceptation.”
Glancing over her shoulder, Keira notices that Mission is over by the window, gazing at the stars. How she admires this young Twi’lek. There’s a strength in her and a will to survive that Keira has never seen in anyone else. So wise beyond her years.
“It’s beautiful isn’t it?”
“Hmmm…Yeah, I guess. Why…why can’t you stay? Why can’t we go? I mean…heh…we’ve been in danger and in countless battles. Does this have to do with us not being jedi or something? You’ve seen me, I’m real good with a vibro sword or a blaster…”
“Mission. Listen. It has nothing to do with your abilities. If I bring people with me I care about, that I love. It puts me in danger, and gives the enemy an advantage. I can’t and will not give them that kind of edge. I will not let you become some kind of tool for anyone to use against me. I couldn’t live with myself if anything…”
“Oh. I guess…I just never thought of it like that. I mean …”
“I’m not like Griff. I know you feel like I’m leaving you behind. I’m not. I will come back for you. I promise.”
“I believe you, Keira. You have never broken a promise the entire time we’ve been with you. I know you will keep your word. Just…just don’t be gone too long…”
“I will try. That however, I can’t promise.”
Missions eyes begin to moisten. She knows very well that Keira could be gone for a very long time and that they might not hear from her that entire time. However, she has something that will keep her going for no matter how long that might be, a Promise.
“But I will come back for you, I promise.”
Rubbing her thumbs gently under the Twi’lek moistened eyes, Keira smiles reassuringly.
“Now, I have an account set up for you. The Republic was very generous, even though I refused their reward, they put it in an account for me. I gave orders that you and Carth are the only ones to have access to it. Now it’s your turn to make me a promise.”
The young girls eyes widen in wonder.
“I want you to go to school.”
“Uh…school…Come on you’ve got to be…”
“Listen, you need to go to school. I need you to. I want you to study law and religions and languages. You are very bright. I imagine you are more intelligent then you know. I want you to become my voice at the Senate. I need someone there that I will be able to trust. You’ve seen injustice first hand, you’ve seen cruelties and slavery. I need you to get interested in politics. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but…”
“I’ll do it.”
Even Mission can’t believe her own words.
“You will?”
“Yeah. I’ll do it. I want to help, anyway I can. Since you’ve come into me and Big Z’s lives, you’ve showed us so much. There’s still so much suffering everywhere and I want to help.”
“Mission…I’m so very proud of you.”
“Thanks. That means alot you know.”
After all the friendly farewells and the tears. Her friends, her family part. Now she has one more person to talk to. Somehow she knows that he’s expecting her and her announcement.
Nice job. There’s alot of errors and typos… but oh well, lol =D *leaves to read next one*
Very good, I love it! And I can imagine that the person are actually saying this!