Odyssey

HOTH

Rare. It was a calm day, barely any wind with the planets nearest star suffocating him with heat as the warrior looking man wore his armor and black tac vest. He was alone on this god forsaken wasteland of a planet, alone in this area at least. He reached the top of a snow drift and glanced down at the flat area sensing the flux in the force, he didn't even blink as he begun descending down the drift towards his destination. He stumbled to a stop and the ground was hard like he walked upon gravel, very unusual for a snow covered planet like Hoth. Especially Hoth. He took another few steps when he came to a stop and turned his head to the feeling of a presence near by, continuing as he pretending he was unaware of whomever followed him here. He knelt down to touch this odd surface until the one who concealed themselves had given up their position and spoke aloud. Who've sought out this place unaware of what lies ahead.

The voice was closer then he originally felt it to be, an interesting sound to his voice. Speaking galactic basic but it was easy to tell this language was not his birth tongue. He kept his hand still before he touched the ground at his feet, he surprised himself to feel startled by the presence that played a trick on his very mind. Perhaps he had underestimated whoever this was, he would be dead if they attacked first. With his mask still above his nose he turned to the sight of the middle aged man wearing just a robe, no armor at all. I wasn't convinced this planet was completely deserted. I seek out-

Immediately he was cut off and he knew this mysterious snow dweller was aware of what he was looking for. This man knew but what he didn't know is that he wasn't leaving until he would get his answers, there were many questions, to many left without answers. He could see it in the off-worlders eyes, the eyes of a dangerous man. The man in those robes shook his head with a chuckle and approached the offworlder. Many have come seeking out what rests beneath the white, and all of them have left without answers. This will be the result of your search I'm afraid. Leave and never look back onto this place..

The man said with a stern tone. He was actually weary of the sight, when the offworlder unsheathed his hilt and ignited the blue lightsaber. The robed man seemed to have an intention to keep what is hidden, safe for good and he did his job well. I usually find what i seek out. That means everyone that has tried to stop me has failed...you're just another one of those people.

He marched towards the robed man, he lifted his hand which held his weapon, pointing his two fingers off the side of the weapon at the man. A furious gust of wind hurled its way towards the man when suddenly the energy moved threw the man impacting with the snow behind him. His chest, he swore he just saw the robed man's chest just give out like he was made of the very winds themselves. What came next was completely unexpected when the robed man raised his hands, lifting all the snow in the area including the armored man. The sound of the wind was like a gasp, or the sound of a quick inhale of air. Everything moved much slowly until the armored man was thrown against the ground as piles of snow toppled on him. The snow on top of him exploded as he shouted with anger and swung at the robed man multiple times but every swing moved threw him. He could see the armored man tiring, winding down and slowly coming to a realization that this one could not be defeated. He caught his breath as he stepped back and looked at the robed man. What are you...

He said with great confusion. The robed man crossed his arm.
The better question is who travels to this dissolute planet in search of something with complete lack of knowledge.

The armored man kept breathing in and out, he ran his hand threw his hair, pulling it back out from in front of his face. He glanced at the man, was he actually a man? A force ghost? He looked alive until something touched him. He looked about the area and returned to the robed man. I am Shadewalker. I know of a legend long forgotten...I've come to begin my journey.

The man merely laughed.
As all others before you did. Except i am quite surprised you know of such a legend which would lead you here...it is clear now that you are mislead. Am i right?

The man spoke, he had a good poker face. Quite the game he played here. So Bruce played along as well as he nodded, looking disappointed as the man said 'As all others before you did'. He turned around to leave but he knew there was something else here and he would have to act quickly. Suddenly he ignited his blade once again and plunged the saber into the ground beneath his feet. The man who guarded this place blinked as if he were fake. Electricity surged threw the flat area immediately melting the snow above it and revealing some sort of grid they stood on. This grid begun to malfunction, Bruce was lifted into the air, thrown side to side then even faster back down towards the grid. In mid air he found his balance, took it back and used the speed he was thrown at against the grid itself. He burst threw it, with his light saber leading him down threw it creating a hole threw the surface of the grid. What he discovered was anti gravity wells connected to a grid, that robed man must of been the system itself hiding this under here. This entire system made that man look real, he was convinced it was the man throwing him with the force. Very clever indeed.

He found a doorway, this wasn't the entrance to whatever kind of place this was. He made his entrance. There would have to be people down here if the systems were still online, though he heard no one. A small hall with two directions. One with double doors at the end and the other a lift which only went down. So he entered this lift, he continued to whatever rested beneath the surface of Hoth.

He felt a strange feeling move threw him like the force did, this was not a force of nature he could manipulate to his will. Another kind of power that cannot be manipulated, in fact he begun to feel powerless the more he ventured deeper into this mysterious place which caused him to be more cautious as he held his hilt firmly in the grip of his hand. He's never felt like this before, feeling so powerless he felt helpless to save himself from whatever could be down here. The lights randomly appeared, running across the ceiling as each bulb flicked on. Finally reaching the end to this place he was inside some sort of lab and it did not look Imperial. There were notes scattered on top a desk, near an old lamp which began flickering on and off when the power of this room was activated from somewhere. He grabbed a piece of paper and found scribbles, equations and other types of Math he's never seen before.

Whoever wrote these equations had used Midichlorians as a form of math. Using Mass, gravity, electric magnetic currents, matter, and the word Antimatter circled. Other written work referred to the humanoid life form and how some people have the ability to manipulate the force. There was so much here with so little time. He begun mumbling to himself as he read down a page and as he got more interested he spoke clearly to himself. ''...And those who manipulate the force have the ability to use it in any form they wish. The Jedi Religion believe that bending the force goes against some kind of balance, I believe it is not 'Unnatural' to wield the Dark side of the force, it is the complex side of the force. To use the power of your surroundings as a weapon is fascinating. People think it is Good and Evil that defines the force, the fools. The Force is just, it is what it was meant to be. Manipulating the force is a mere fraction of what is possible, nothing is unnatural with the Force, bending it isn't actually it's darker side. Those are just the different factions such as the Sith who decide to use it that way.

If a God, decides to orchestrate a future in which an entire planet is obliterated or kills off everyone you've ever known, does that give this God you call, a Dark side? I am a believer in free will, that would be a perspective you could possibly look from. The Force has a twin of its own, in a metaphoric way of speaking. The Anti Force. It's out there, believe me and it will defy everything you know as the laws of the force. Just like it's counterpart you cannot see it, but you also cannot manipulate it. If it cannot be manipulated, can it be embodied with someone? Powerful yet powerless at the same time. If it is ever possible this person would be invincible to any force wielder, yet just as vulnerable as your ordinary neighbor. The math isn't all there...but if I could harness it. The possibilities would be unlimited.''

He finished reading, speechless about what he's just read. He folded this page up and slid it into his pocket, he looked about the desk, pushing pages aside until he discovered a red button. It'd be a shame if he did not press it and left with shaken curiosity, though in his helpless state is it wise to press it? He stopped for a moment, then quickly proceeded. Two hidden doors revealed itself behind the bookshelves. A metal room, blue glowing tubes running towards the middle. He looked aside where he discovered a girl encased in a fancy looking bacta tank, the systems still online. And the girl alive. 

After making it over the hill it seemed as if the storm had suddenly picked up, he could feel the girl shaking in his arms and her head turning away from the freezing winds. He could sense nothing, like as if when around her the force is driven away. He kept walking threw the deep snow until in the corner of his eye he noticed the blue saber thrown threw the white winds, he ducked down under it then quickly set her down. You need to run. Do you hear me?! Run!  

She was shaking even more, bare foot and wet in the snow. Her face turning a dangerous faint blue, and it was extremely dangerous for a blind girl to run off out here. Though more safe then sticking around here, she was different. She did run in the direction of the ship, but he couldn't help her. Not yet. The saber returned into the white void and returned into the hands of a man wearing a white robe, he dashed at Bruce and attacked him. Bruce pushed the attackers blade up to the left side with his own and then brought his hand forward grabbing the mans neck. Where - - - is she! The man spoke while Bruce squeezed his neck. 

The man came from under and brought his fist up into Bruce's chest, he stumbled back and dropped his hilt. This man moved towards him but quickly Bruce attacked him as his fist connected with the side of his face, Bruce grabbed his hood with both hands and swung down as he brought his knee up into his face. Quickly the man tackled his chest and brought him down into the snow, he began punching Bruce in the face repeatedly and then attempted to finish him off by cracking his neck with the force...but he couldn't. He was confused. Stop it! The girl screamed with the saber igniting inches away from this attackers neck. He looked over at her slowly then let go of Bruce. He was surprised to see her.

Alice? He said to her suddenly as he backed up away from Bruce. She held the hilt up to the man in the white robe, he reached towards her and shook his head. She did not know him, it was clear to everyone here. Alice don't you remember me? Bruce got up and looked at him as he caught his breath. She's blind and you nearly killed her you little bastard. He spoke and took a few steps towards him, grabbed his sweater and raised his fist.

Would you stop it!
She shouted again, Bruce glared at him, looked to her then let go of him. Bruce turned around and knelt down to go get his hilt. He looked back at the both of them, then finally looked to her who was ready to drop. You need to get inside. My ship is this way..

Afterwards they reached his ship, Bruce let her in and then turned to the man.
If you try anything...I'll kill you. Just one bad look and i swear you'll be dead.

He said to him then they both moved inside from the cold storm. He found her in the main room sitting in a chair, Bruce looked at her and then sat across from her. The other guy looked at him then took a blanket from one of the rooms and rested it onto her back. She was spaced out until she returned to look at Bruce. Why have you come here...why have you sought me out.

Bruce crossed his arms and shrugged.
I didn't expect to find anyone down there...I was convinced there would be a Holocron. Not a living person.

She thought about it when the other guy knelt down in front of her and starred at her.
Do you remember me at all. My name is Kyden Atarr...once upon a time we knew each other. A time before all of this.


Bruce rolled his eyes after he spoke and stood up as he crossed his arms walking to the side of them. Kyden broke a tear and brushed his fingers threw her bangs so he could see her face, she parted her mouth and starred at him. You're my brother... Kyden! She said before wrapping her arms around him and began crying. At first Bruce had that smug look on his face thinking he was trying to get her trust because of this ability she possessed. Bruce knew she would be worth a lot of credits, if anyone else knew of her existence they would be looking for her. His look changed into a blank thoughtful expression and he removed his arms form its folded position. Alright enough of this... Bruce said. I want answers now. I've reached out too far to find her, I deserve answers.

He said in a demanding voice when suddenly Kyden stood up, his expression changing with disgust. He stepped towards Bruce and gave him a cold dead stare in the eyes, just taking a look at him as Bruce starred back. You deserve nothing you swine. Nothing, except my gratitude. Thank you for rescuing my sister but you will get nothing from her.

Bruce smirked and starred at her brother.
This is quite the reunion. I got to say, I haven't felt this sick in a long time. But get the facts, your on my ship. My ship! 

Then Kyden chuckled with a shake of his head.
What makes you think we need your ship.

Kayden said. Bruce smirked as well.
You do have a point. Although your ship didn't look like it could make it a meter above ground when I passed over you on my way to her...

She spoke up, looking to her long lost brother.
It's okay Kayden. He saved my life, answers is the least we can give.

The room glistened with all that steel, gold and chandelier. He looked ahead as the twins continued forward though he stopped and looked around, the vibrant colors becoming brighter. His head feeling as if he was about to explode, throbbing constantly. Then he became light headed with cold sweats and that's when Alice turned around to look at the weary man about to fall over, she looked at her brother then ran to Bruce but before she could reach him he fell over while his eyes rolled back with his sight going dark.

Fading away, mind aching time frames. The reckoning of existence, distortion rewinding, life. Could you remember something that has not happened yet? The orchestral music began with a room full of people dancing. It was a masquerade party. Fifteen years ago. Younger, no scars. Grace...there she was. Her looks emitting across the ball room. He moved threw the crowd, wearing his clean black tux and white mask. She was with the Imperial commander, and he was one of the Empires most wanted. Just as he expected, they found the bodies. The commander was greeted by his officers, he joined them off the floor leaving her alone and so the man in the white mask approached. Wrapped his arm around her waist and then held her hand.

His heart thumped... there were about fifty or more Imperial Guards here. Her eye's shined with the reflection of the ceiling's lights as she had known he had come here to die, out of revenge. A tear rolled down her cheek but she stopped herself from crying. Maybe these are my final moments, but i have you now don't I. He starred down at her and smirked just as she hugged into him as they continued dancing. He'll kill me.. She said in his ear. He was confused, she was like a prize to the commander after he destroyed the Jedi Rebellion. Destroyed all except Bruce, the one she loved & the last of the rebellion. Bruce, I'm pregnant. 

She did not look at him, but closed her eyes as he starred in shock. But a smile crossed his mouth as he placed his hand on her back then kissed her forehead, he could sense the awareness of the Imperials. They knew he was here, he let her go, and then he grabbed his hilt while throwing off his mask revealing his famous identity to everyone here. His clean medium lengthened cut hair, but was he younger here? He looked older, nothing made sense. Only time can bring sense to things that should not exist yet. The Imperial guards entered the ball room as everyone backed away while they rolled out their double bladed light sabers. Should not exist yet - Should not exist yet

Time itself began unwinding. The royal guards moved backwards as the ignition retracted, walking backwards out of the ball room. The crowd moving back into the ball room, Bruce walking backwards towards her. The hilt clipped back onto his belt. His arm around her waist, the kiss on the forehead, the tear rolling back up. Moving back threw the crowd. Everything moved backwards. What was wrong here. That scene, everything was wrong with it. Bruce opened his eyes, and Alice was looking down at him resting in a bed of the medical wing. That face, she looked like someone. Someone he knew.

He entered the hallway at the west end of the grand hotel. It was revealing, outer space could be seen threw the large windows and also threw the ceiling. Her face, alone in the middle of the ball room. The sight poisoned his mind like a virus that he could not get rid of, he was haunted by this dream. Something grave awaited him, but where would this path take him next? He wondered. The smell of roses overwhelmed this hall, lined along the windows and bringing color to the hall of gold & steel. He was alone and had to take some time for himself, confused and curious. Everything was sealed tight in this building even with the dome over the hotel you can never be to cautious, because of this tight containment you could hear many echoes threw out the hotel. He moved along the wall with a feeling of unease and that familiar essence returning to him, he was no where near Alice and he knew this.

An opening door echoed threw the hall behind him, he could sense someone approaching him and he knew instantly this person did not have any good intentions of approaching Bruce. He waited for the opportune moment when he fastened his hand around the weapon at his side. Quickly he turned around and swung at this mysterious presence, his burning saber moved threw the person as if this one were smoke in the air. A faded Imperial Guard attacked him afterwards but vanished as his weapon neared Bruce, he stood there in shock. His saber hummed louder then usual because of this complex. He looked around the area but he was alone again, he could swear he sensed the presence of that Imperial. Though as he thought of it the Imperial Guards crumbled there about five years ago, what the hell was happening to him. He looked down and begun to think. Ever since...

He realized he began to feel like he was going crazy since he encountered Alice. She told him he was different, whatever the hell that meant. Perhaps he had to get away, they should be safe here he thought. Though as he thought it over again, he isn't responsible for those kids. This wasn't worth any number of credits. As he stood there and thought about it he felt a trickle of blood drip down past his lips, he wiped it off once again and looked at the smeared blood on his fingers. Say he did go ahead with getting the credits, what good would that do him if he went nuts. The entire time he'd been walking threw the hallway, though it seemed as if he has been walking in the hall forever. Alice was in the ball room, her eyes had restored from the four years in the dark room of the bacta tank. She looked at the empty room, this place had history. This place also had future, many mysteries surrounded this hotel.

It is quite an old place... A man said as he approached her to the side, she looked at him, the old man in his eighties wearing a tux with white gloves. After he spoke he shared that same smile she had across her mouth just then, a smile most have at the sight of this place.  Even as old as I am, my family has served this building for centuries.

He looked over at her and glanced down to her with a smirk.
Then you must know who i am and why he is here as well.

The old man smiled.
Of course i do...I've been expecting this day for quite a while. Your father gave me strict orders, he knew this day would come. Though there is nothing of a prophecy about this, he will know what to do when the time comes. Not ever did i question Bruce's order.

He said to her when Bruce appeared in the ball room, still to far away to hear them.
But can you trust this Bruce so blindly to hold the fate of the past and future in his hands...he is different then the man i know. My father was a wise man, a good man. Not...him.

She said, finally revealing some feelings about everything.
Ah, but he is young. With age comes wisdom, Alice.

She starred at him with that expression upon his face, after seeing him enter the ballroom she recalled something. Once upon a time her father had told her that he would never leave her, his last words before she fell in an expected coma. In a way he kept his word, like somehow he knew how things would unravel. In the beginning these were all bed time stories of Bruce's younger years, but this story, she knew well. This story was one of her favorites, the most exciting story, one of her favorites until now. Her bedtime stories had become reality with time and she remembered his words like it was yesterday, her expression grew with fear as he looked at her. My father didn't tell me those bed time stories for no reason... She looked him in the eyes. Those stories were all warnings..

She walked past him and looked up at the ceiling threw the window when all of the sudden three Imperial Star destroyers entered the system in range of the hotel. She covered her mouth in shock and looked back at Bruce he was walking towards her with his eyes up into space. Oh this is not good...not good! Go get your brother, I'll start up the ship.

He said, and that moment he reminded her of the father she knew. He said it again then started to run towards the hanger bay, for some reason he felt this was not the last he has seen of this place. He booted up the ships systems and waited for the two impatiently. For a sudden second he looked at the controls...he could just leave now and forget them. Go back to his own thing and not be chased by the empire, his hand was on the control until he removed it. Seconds later they entered the ship and he immediately took the ship out. What's happening!

Kyden shouted as he looked at the two of them.  Imperial destroyers kid...and i got a funny feeling they tracked us here from Hoth. Kyden looked to his sister, then left the room as he headed towards the turret controls. 

A lone force wielding wanderer stumbles upon a legend, he sets sail bound for glory assuming a priceless Holocron awaits him with secretes every man would want to get his hands on. Until, he gets a lead and discovers the great revelation that he was in fact searching for a girl all along.

Bruce listened to what the dark lord was speaking of, but he did not know why he was.  I got nothing personal against you Darth Ra, but right now you're wasting my time. What's your point.. He said when Ra stopped where he was. He was looking out into open space, the destroyer was heading somewhere.

The force works in mysterious ways Bruce. I know in this point of history that you would find her.. Then Ra turned around and glared at Bruce, like he knew him. Darth Ra is middle aged, perhaps 45. Bruce hasn't seen the man until now, the Sith lord took a few steps towards him.  I waited years. Twenty years i waited!! His anger begun to ascend. Twenty years and all i get is the young and worthless Shadewalker, If I'm going to kill you It'll be the man who took everything away from me!!

Bruce starred at him, not knowing what he was speaking about.
You're insane Darth Ra...but I am afraid that's all the time I have.

As Bruce turned around, Ra took out his hilt. He walked away as if he were gonna waltz on out of here, that's when Ra ignited his lightsaber and ran at Bruce who was ignited his own weapon. He turned around and smashed his lightsaber against the heavy weight of Ra's attack. If i can't kill him myself, erasing your future by killing you here and now is good enough for me!!

Ra said then attacked Bruce repeatedly. Bruce kept moving back until he rolled behind Ra ans swept across near his back, Ra dodged the attack then shouted as he turned around swinging down at Bruce, but he rolled back and finally used the force to pull the Sith lord towards him. The Sith raised his blade at the incoming saber and the weapons grinding against each other. A shame though...once i kill you, the twins will never of existed.

Bruce attacked him repeatedly then quickly stepped back.
This means nothing to me!

Ra laughed.
Oh I'm afraid it means everything to you.

 

Time is a complicated subject. The young Bruce had gone back to a time, the moment in time when all lights were about to go out. When freedom crumbles and darkness reigns, this is in fact the beginning of the story. He had traveled threw time and he was not amongst friends, when he arrived. He heard silence. He understood something very strange had occurred and then he looked up from his kneeling position, Imperials everywhere. As he stood up from where he was he raised his hands above his head and shouted with anger as he channeled the force like he's never done before, the Imperial soldiers floated into the air. For a second there he thought the man standing at the end of the bridge was Ra, following the moment after he closed his hands there was that sound of bones snapping. Each soldier fell to the floor with their necks twisted in a disturbing position.

He knew the man was a Sith but he knew now he was not Darth Ra. The Sith standing on the bridge looked at him and ignited his red lightsaber, shocked as of how he made his way past the soldiers without them knowing. How did you get up here?! The Sith said to him. For some reason Bruce was stricken with anger, he was driven to kill.

He ignited his blade and ran towards the Sith, immediately leaping into the air, twisting around followed by his arm swinging the blue saber crashing down upon his enemy. The Sith blocked his attack but his own saber nearly sliced threw his face with Bruce's violent strike. He let down his guard, quickly rolling behind Bruce with a turn until Bruce flipped his saber & protected his own back. He turned around after pushing the Sith's weapon back away from himself and begun attacking his enemy repeatedly with each strike more fierce then the last. One final strike and the Sith lost his balance and fell onto the floor, Bruce brought forward his left arm, opened his hand & unleashed the true power of the dark side down upon him. The lightening fried this mans body as he screeched in agony, that's when two Imperial Knights entered the room and ignited both of their double bladed saber staffs.

Bruce pushed the Sith lords body aside as he was in agonizing pain. Just as the Knights swung at him he forced the Sith's saber into his own hand then blocked their attacks, from each side the two ends of their saber staffs struck as he tried to keep up. Each swing of their blade was tricky to block and avoid, he swung at the two of them one after the other but they avoided his sabers by inches. Finally just as they used both the same attack, attempting to strike him with one side of their staffs rising towards him he swung to each side of himself, blocking their attacks down near his legs. He twisted to his left side, stepped on the handle area of the Imperial knights saber causing it to fall from his hand. Quickly moving around the Knight, taking his red saber while at the same time he threw his own blue saber towards the other knight. Death came to the both of them at once, severing one guards head clean off & impaling the other directly in the chest. He turned around and looked to the Sith lord getting up from the floor, he begun walking towards him as he calmly moved his hands to each side and the guards bodies slid out of his way. Half of his face had third degree burns, the armor chest plate smoking. As he neared the Sith Bruce slammed his hand up against his neck and begun to squeeze, for a second he looked him in the eyes until he tossed him onto his back. He walked towards the Sith, ignited the red blade and pointed it down towards the Sith lord. That is the first time in a long while I've revealed my true nature...you Sith truly disgust me.

The Sith raised his head back away from the burning blade, the very heat causing his third degree burns to drip off and boil. For the first moment Bruce had this soulless cold stare, this second it seemed he was not angry or happy. This disturbed the Sith, frightened him actually. This man was something else he's never seen before, perhaps a monster acquainted with more civilized times. Who are you?!

Bruce chuckled and deactivated his weapons.
Someone finally wants to know who i am...

Bruce said when suddenly he knelt down near the Sith until he started to speak.
My master will deal with you...oh yes. He's dealt with everyone who ever stood in his way and you are next!

Bruce smiled.
Well it seems he's going to come for me then right? I don't think he'll want you anymore...i mean look at you. If i were a Sith I'd be sick of you. He chuckled again and stood up. You're all the same, you Sith.

The Sith begun to laugh at him.
You think you are different...but if it's true, if you are not one of us you are surely on the correct path...darkness will find you.

He said while Bruce was walking away. He turned his head to look at him.
I've seen true power before...I have no desire, greed does not control me like it does to you. Besides, by the time your in the condition to fight I'll be back to once i came.

Two gorgeous women approached Bruce so he turned to greet them, though once they finally got close enough he realized that the two of them had grey eyes. He hasn't seen anything like that before and he couldn't tell what exactly it was. Lord Aunders would like you to join him in his study.

One of the two said to him with a calm tone. This surprised him, he'd just showed up and he was getting the attention. He looked back up at the doors which this 'Lord Aunders' had retreated into, he looked back to the girl. Really...well i guess we shouldn't keep him waiting.

Bruce said. They took each arm of Bruce and they walked up the steps, the guards stepped away from the door and let them proceed inside. Bruce found himself in a dimmed room, book shelves on each wall and two leather chairs with a large fireplace between the chairs in the wall. For a second Aunders was still in thought, his elbow on the arm of the chair as he slowly rubbed his beard. He noticed the three of them standing there as Bruce looked to each girl. They moved to the mini bar in the corner of the room and poured themselves a shot of rum, Aunders smirked after looking at Bruce. Come, have a seat.

He said, looking to the girls once more while Bruce sat across from him and looked at this man in the tux. Another one of those people in full tux, white gloves. Then Bruce thought of that man he met, the one that had been standing beside Alice. He looked to this man, who everyone called Aunders. He did have some resemblance to Griffin. My name is Aren Aunders, I am an undercover agent working for the Jedi Rebellion. My father is Aleks Aunders, the door man that works here. I have a children, Bruce Aunders & Marek Aunders. You must be curious by now...why am i trusting a complete stranger? Why should i put the fate of my family in your hands at the risk of my cover being blown. That's just it isn't it...trust. Can i trust family, that's the question.

What the hell just happened, it's all he could think right now.
Why...shouldn't you trust your own kids. Or even your father for that matter. Why am i here.

Aren looked impatient. He put his elbow on the arm of the chair and starred at Bruce for a few moments.
So how are your kids. Alice, Kayden. How are my damn grandchildren, Bruce.

Bruce starred at him for a few moments.
Grand...kids?! W-what. My kids...i don't have any!

Aren was beginning to lose his cool. He leaned forward and planted his hands over his face. He took a breath and sat back again.
You're early...younger then i expected you to be. Actually, No! This is the right moment. You're just to damn young. Aren was getting into deep thought until he thought of something. That's right! You must have some sort of visions, dreams of some sort that you haven't experienced yet. Not!, Jedi visions. It is the effects on the mind when you've traveled threw time even if you haven't reached that point in time of your first experience. Any memories Bruce...anything.


This was very confusing. Being put on the spot by a complete stranger, but was he actually a stranger? The man did look familiar.
I- um...I did have a dream of this place once before. I can't explain why i know so much of this place and who i met. Bruce sighed. There was a girl, her name was Grace. She was also pregnant.

Aren nodded and then raised his finger to silence bruce. He was thinking hard.
Dammit...I'm going to have to explain everything to you now aren't I. First off...you shouldn't have come here. There are some who know of our families ability Bruce. And they're not friendly one bit, this palace. It's a cage. The parties, the drinks. Everything is an illusion to cover up the truth. The Empire have some sort of advantage, everything i do they seem to be one step ahead. I'm forced to be a double agent, the Empire is using my family against me.

Bruce thought about what he just said. 'Our family'.
Can i get one clear answer...who the hell are you.

Aren thought he was clear about this already.
Haven't i made myself clear already? Time travel can blur the mind...but of all people. You should know who i am.. Aren said when suddenly they were interrupted. A door opened, a hidden room which was actually his children's room behind the bookshelf. Dad? The young boy said. I had a bad dream..

The boy was just about 5 years old, he stepped into his fathers study just as Bruce looked over at him. Aren noticed Bruce's face turning pale at the sight of the boy, Aren had a humorous smirk upon his face but he got up and brought his kid back to the room, he knelt down and spoke to him about something.

[Bruce felt a pain in his head, a memory flashing in his mind. This very moment actually. He could remember standing there, just five years old. His father Aren had just got out of his chair then knelt down in front of Bruce. A bad dream? Aren smirked. Don't be scarred Bruce...those monsters that haunt you in your dreams will never hurt you. But do you know what? Aren said as the young bruce rubbed his eyes. You can beat them, courage is the greatest weapon one can have. Aren smiled. Now back to bed... ]

This was to weird. Bruce looked over from the chair as Aren shut the door behind him and sat down in front of bruce again. Bruce was still looking in the direction of the door, he looked down for a few moments now realizing who this man was. Don't be to soft on the kid...those nightmares will one day be trying to kill him. I know because I've experienced those Nightmares wide awake.

Aren starred at him, nodding eventually.
Now i believe you understand what's going on here, am i correct.

Aren said and bruce nodded.
Almost everything...I'm still trying to take everything in here. Considering your my father but you are just as old as i am right now.

Aren chuckled.
Yes, funny isn't it. I'm afraid this Reunion will have to be short...i need you to travel to the planet Tattooine. You must find the Rebellion...you are their only hope now.