"What" I said to everyone that looked at me again like I was crazy.
I know this hearing the family and dark side thing probably surprised them the most. But I didn't think it would be that bad.
Seris slowly pulled away from me with a knowing look that said she knew something I didn't.
"Okay what's the problem now?" I said with confusion.
"You want to use the darkside!" Barriss said.
"You want to find Tython!" Seris Said.
"You want to use the darkside!" Derren said.
Anakin was the only one who was silent. He just stood their watching us.
"Why is it those are the things you guys are harping in on. Why not marriage or being able to have families?"
Then Seris spoke. " You do know why the Jedi haven't used Tython anymore?"
"There is a long list of reason I believe. The shifting hyperspace routes in its region, which made the planet increasingly isolated and difficult to find. And when the Order's numbers grew and they became more involved in the republic's affairs, it needed to be on a planet that was easily accessible through stable, and well-trafficked hyperspace lanes. Leading them to establish hubs on different worlds mainly Coruscant now."
"Oh and Tython is a highly Force-sensitive planet that can react violently to disturbances in the Force. This volatile nature made it a less stable, and secure location for a growing order compared to other planets."
"That last one is exactly why Cain!" Seris said with excitement in her voice.
"You could explain your reasonings as the Jedi wanting to start over, and have a world were we connect to the Force deeply, and that would be fine. But that planet is beautiful and harsh, it's not suitable for everyone to live on. Especially if you want to bring families who are non-Force sensitives."
I nodded in agreement. She was right, the planet is very harsh when it can violently change because of a shift in the Force.
"Your right Seris, but I still believe that Tython is a good place for us to establish our new order. Among other planets we can use as well. Tython will be our rebirth."
That's when Anakin's voice rang through the room.
"I think it's a good idea."
Everyone including myself looked at Anakin in confusion.
"Cain, no one disagrees with having attachments and starting families. I think I speak for all of us when I say..." Then Anakin paused, and took a quick glance at Seris. He smiled, before looking back at me.
"We want you to find happiness, and it helps that I can relate because, I myself have attachments and you never judged me for that. You actually supported me the entire way. All of you have, and I believe everyone should be allowed to have and find love and families."
"Not to mention it has been proven then when, Force sensitive people have children the likelihood of them being Force sensitive are even higher. So less reason to recruit children by taking them from their families." Derren said abruptly.
Seris and Barriss looked at Derren like he said something factual yet insane.
He's not wrong at all. If Jedi had children born into the order like, the Corelia Jedi do, then the orders numbers would be different then they are now. Not to mention separating families is a hypocritical act, that needs to end.
Before I could finish my current thought, my holo communicator vibrated.
Everyone began to quiet down, seeing me bring out the circular device from my robe and a blue hologram figure appeared in my hand.
It was Bo-Katan in her armor. Her helmet was still equipped . "This is Owl reaching out to Noctis do you read me, security code 06021980."
"I read you Owl, this is Noctis. Security code 11122019."
"I read you Noctis. It's good to hear from you again after so long."
"It is good to hear from you as well. Tell me Owl, how go things on your end?"
"Thanks to your connections, we were able to infiltrate the city of Tipoca. We were welcomed to the Kamino facility with no issues. But when we have time in person we will talk about what you been up to. Gene therapy, Body enhancements, and Force sensitive hybrid cloning. The scientist thought we were there to check on the progress of your funded research and experiments. I will say I was surprised to find out everything you were paying for. What are you trying to do or better question what are you trying to become?"
I paused for a moment taking in everything she said.
I know not everyone will be onboard with the changes I will bring to the order, but I swear it will be worth it. I won't make anyone do something I myself wont do.
"Speaking of which what did the scientist say?"
"I don't know all the technical jargon, but she said hybridize clones especially with certain alien and human DNA is possible. And the gene therapy that you presented is viable with great success towards clones and non clones. The nanotechnology is progressing well in the studies of physical enhancements. Force sensitivity hasn't made any progress without a sample to study from. After that she said she is waiting for the samples or the whole specimen of this Ysalami- something. I don't know how she pronounced it but, she said from your two's communications these things are needed for your plans for the Force sensitive part of your hybrid clone research."
"Yes they are, but we can worry about them later after we secure the facility. And stop them from making more clones of Fett. Did you locate Jango, and the other Mandalorians yet?"
"We did. But no contact was made. Like you requested we just watched. We didn't go to the planet in are armors like you suggested. And I dyed my hair so I wouldn't be recognized per your suggestion."
Bo pulled off her helmet, and what flowed down wasn't short red hair, but raven black hair that made her green eyes pop.
"Okay can you confirm the targets?"
Bo nodded then while holding her helmet in her hand to her left side. " A group of mandalorian mercenaries hired by Fett, they are called the Cuy'val Dar. So far from what we can tell they are responsible for the specialized training of clone commandos. Two of them we identified were Kal Skirata and Walon Vau. Your info is spot on as usual."
Good. So things are the same like in legends. All I need to do is get the Ysalamiri from Myrkr. Once I give them to the Kaminoans, my plans for the hybrid army with Force sensitive clones will be become a reality. Not to mention how they could help stabilize Tython if I use them correctly.
"What about Pre and Death Watch, and That errand I asked you to do?"
The air in the room began to get tense. I noticed everyone looked at me with cautious eyes.
"Pre has been focused on his duties and gathering more supporters in secret. He confronted me about me taking you in as a foundling. Said it was your birthright, and when your ready to fight him he will accept your challenge at anytime."
My eyes widened with confusion. He knew, and he is choosing to do nothing? Plus he is not hurting or doing anything to Bo either?
"Did he say anything else besides that?"
"No. If you want answers you will have to find them for yourself."
Now I'm more confused. What does he have planned? Is this his pride talking? Or is he giving me a chance for revenge because we are related and he killed my mother? It's hard to tell with Pre. He would also always have a plan, and if you were on the other side of him. Then you would never seed the knife coming.
"Sounds like we have time then, so lets not waste it. And the errand?"
Bo nodded. "I managed to find it. I almost got lost a few times, but I mapped out the hyperspace lanes. I am sending you the coordinates now. Me and some members loyal to me are camped out by a old Jedi temple. When do you think you will be here?"
As lights flashed as a holo map appeared where Bo's figure was. It showed coordinates and hyperspace lanes to take.
"Give me three days and expect me to arrive with company. Inform the princess and tell her Noctis and I will be dark for a while."
"Will do, but why not tell my sister your Noctis already? She would already take you seriously at this point."
"No I don't have enough accomplishments yet for my true identity to have weight. After I arrive we can begin my training, and after that spend some time making a plan for the next 3 years."
"If you say so, but don't take to long."
The transmission ended as Bo's blue holo figure disappeared.
I looked up to see everyone's eyes on me.
"Cain what was that?" Seris asked.
I gave a small smile. "Well that was Bo-katan, think of her like my aunt/ godmother, and mentor. And she was investigating the cloning facility for me. That's also where a lot of my money has gone. Stuff for research, experiments and other things for the hybrid army."
Even though I also been bankrolling Bo-and her Death Watch Unit. From starships, supplies and more. I swear I had to work double time to release my other books and games just to get enough money to keep up. How is it that I am making more money now then before, but between Kamino research, Death Watch being my errand crew, and buying mercenary groups or spies for intel I'm more broke then when I started all this.
By broke I don't mean like I'm penniless. I mean I basically can't afford what is out of my already planned budget. My books are gonna be turned into holo movies soon. Which means I have to oversee there productions at some point, if I want those royalty checks to get bigger.
Worse case I will go to a casino world or something, and just win a few thousand or million credits if I have to. If I take these guys with me I can definitely make even more money and keep less eyes on me.
"Hey guys are your masters on planet, and are they free?"
Everyone in the rooms eyes looked at me with confusion and curiosity. Then the tension in the room began to build as I step forward towards the door to leave the apartment. Then as the front door whooshed open.
Derren was the first one to speak. His voice broke the long paused silence. "Why do you want to know if our masters are on planet?"
"That's because we are going on a field trip guys, and I doubt our masters will let us go disappearing for a few days so lets bring them. Let me explain the details."
Three days later on the Jedi cruiser, The Voyager Dawn. The four of us sat in a meditative circle with Master Fay and Shaak Tii, leading the meditation. While Master Kuro and Plo were piloting us towards Tython. Unfortunately Barriss couldn't come, her Master Luminara Undulli, wanted to overseer her training personally. Obi-wan and Dep Billaba were in talks with Mace Windu.
I had to explain to the masters at the temple where we would be going and why. I told them I had another vision. Saying it told me to commune with the Force at the Jdei's birthplace, and that I along with others will receive a revelation. I told them it will also be a good chance to have retreat and connect with the Force more openly. Master Plo and Master Fay were on board. While Mace Windu hearing the location agreed surprisingly quick, and brought Depa Billaba with us as well.
At first their was a lot of push back from the other council members. But having the other Masters of Plo, Mace and a few other thinking highly of me made it easier to convince them. Mace said he will take responsibility and that it will be good to see how the planet has been after so long.
So after that. The masters that are coming are Plo, Mace, Shaak Tii, Kura, Depa, Obi-wan with their padawans will be coming.
I would use this opportunity to start making my move, to get some Jedi on my side. Besides Plo, Obi-wan. Master Fay and the rest I can't say for sure. But I would need Fay if I was being honest. When my new Order starts I need certain individuals who everyone will look to for guidance for leadership. In time I know Seris will be one of those people. Anakin he can stick to the front lines, of fighting or relieve efforts for now. Unless he matures allot more then he currently is, I don't want him as a leader. Well good thing Ahsoka exist here in this universe. So let's see the improvements he's been making with her when he becomes her Master.
Derren I feel would be a great leader, but he would also be a good anything he puts his mind to. I need to figure out what fits him best. Barriss knows what she wants to do. Helping and healing others will be easier if I can make strives in the healing arts with technology, and Force with the help of the Dathomir Witches, Kamino, and The Ones.
Now me. I don't want to be a leader or grandmaster. I will make the plans and get them done in secret. That way the galaxy will be ready in the next 100 years or so. After that I am taking a long vacation.
I needed to get Fay on my side. I need three great leaders to lead the new Order I am creating. Master Plo is my first one. He is longed lived and with his background I believe we can get the other Baran Do Sages to come into the new Order, or at least work with us. Seris will be a good point of contact to speak to the Corelia Jedi as well.
I want Fay to be the other chair. Like Plo she listens to the Force and even though she doesn't have a lightsaber, that doesn't stop her from being active in the Galaxy. I think Mother Talzin would be a great fit for the third seat. I'm kind of hesitant on that but I believe it could work, but first we have to get her to release her male slaves and have the woman and men be open to change.
That reminds me, the Bendu. I need to find him and see if he will come to Tython. Speaking of which time to see what the planet looks like.
While in a meditative trance I entered the void realm. Around me the darkness was vast. I was surrounded by numerous Force lights. From my fellow padawans to our Masters, and they were bright. I then began to search the void for the Planet. From time to time I noticed certain planets had a light or personification in the Force. Just like with Barriss when she would manifest a forest like illusion, when she was in deep meditation. Some planets would glow and show a sparkle or a pulsing light. I wonder what I might see why Tython
I searched and searched in the the dark void looking beyond the lights and sparkles here and there. But I couldn't find anything.
Then I heard a soft melodic voice speak into my ears.
"Stop trying to look with your eyes."
I turned around but no one was there.
"It sounded like Master Fay, but different?" Then the voice spoke again.
"Look with your heart. Reach into the Force and feel it and let it welcome you into its embrace."
I paused for a moment. I always knew I would never understand the Force on a straightforward level unless I was on the level of the Ones, but is me just opening myself really gonna help?"
Well it doesn't hurt to try. No not try do!
I then closed my eyes. I let my Force light in its golden light shine bright. I the void filled with a bright golden light. I could feel the shadow hue that always surrounded it start to reach out into a line and guided me. I then felt myself drifting through the void for what felt like hours. Then I felt it and my eyes opened up.
A spear of clouds. They were beautiful but through the clouds I saw jungles, mountains and oceans. and from each region was a translucent line that expanded out into the void. There were so many.
I see this is why Tython is so sensitive to changes in the Force. It's basically like the spirit world in Avatar. It's connected to almost in the Force. I definitely need the Ysalamiri to help make this world more stable. Well that's my plan anyway.
A few hours later we reached Tython with no problems. Our ship descended through low-hanging silver clouds, I stood near the viewport, my eyes fixed on the surface.
I saw a ever expanding of landscapes. Long giant trees with vines appearing between them. Large waterfalls and flowing rivers. Large mountains and ravines that went on for miles.
"It's so beautiful," Seris said beside me. "It feels so good, and tranquil like..."
"Like we were meant to be here." I said. "It's the birth place of the first Jedi order. We should feel at home here."
Master Fay stood at the cockpit, radiating calm. "So this is the birth place of the order. It feels like the Force is radiating here."
I turned. "Masters what do you think?"
"I can say it is a amazing feeling to be here now. I would have never thought Tython held such beauty and such majesty, just by looking at it." Master Plo said, as he knelt feeling the long grass nn his hands.
Mace nodded. "I agree with Master Plo, this place is beautiful, and I feel something amazing with every breath I take. But we should be mindful of this planet. No jedi has been here in a long time and the environment could shift with the Force at anytime."
Obi-wan looked to Anakin.
Anakin was in Awe of the planet. He felt like he was on another jungle like world. But this one was different. He closed his eyes lifted his head and out stretched his hands to his sides. In that moment the air around him shifted.
The air circled around him and Cain, sending a gentle warm breeze towards them both. Everyone stared at them in awe. Only Mace and Depa could tell what was happening
"Master the Force and Tython, they are embracing the two." Depa said in shock
Mace who was watching everything through shatterpoint just stared. Deep down he new she was right, and for the first time in a long time he had a strong revelation. That these two could change not only the Order, but the entire galaxy.
He then step forward to Plo and gestured the master to follow him. Plo just nodded.
"Knight Kenobi a word." Mace said .
Obi-wan walked toward the two Jedi masters, curious about his calling.
"Yes Master Windu?"
"Would you mind if we Take Anakin with us for a hike in the nature?"
Obi-wan was surprised by the question. Normally Master Windu only takes a interest in Cain. Occasionally he will train the both of them, but his main focus was always on Cain. He could tell Mace had no problems with Anakin, but he wondered what was going on.
"Of course not master, but can I ask why?"
"I believe it's good to allow the Padawans to learn from other teachers when they get a chance. Plus I would like to challenge the Orders prodigies."
Obi-wan nodded.
"Okay master"
A few minutes later Master Plo, Mace, and me, Anakin, and Depa departed into the Tython juggle in a great speed. We all ran, jumped, and swung between the trees. Me and Anakin were told by the masters to follow them as best as we can.
Through the jungle we moved like we were one with nature. Mace and Plo just ran and with great speed at a consistent pace. Both were fast, and unbothered by the nature around them. It took almost everything me and Anakin had to keep up. But Depa. She just run behind us the entire time. She didn't looked like she wasn't struggling at all.
Then we exited the long jungle, to find ourselves to a river at the bottom of a waterfall.
"Now Anakin go with Master Plo. Cain you will be with me and Depa." Mace said.
Me and Anakin looked at each other both with a small beat of sweat dripping down our brow.
Anakin followed Plo to the footing at the bottom of the water fall. They began to sit and meditate.
Mace tossed me a lightsaber hilt. I looked at it with confusion as Depa stood across from me and ignited her lightsaber.
"Master what is going on?"
"You will be training with Depa, I want you to use Jar'Kai along with Vapaad against Depa."
"But Master I technically don't know Vappad, I just managed to copy you in the spur of the moment."
Mace nodded. "Yes but when you copied me, I saw you slowly refining the style to something balanced and adaptable. Depa is exceptionally strong in Vaapad. You should be able to learn from each other."
"Do you think so Depa?"
Depa nodded. "I believe there is much to learn here from one of the orders brightest future Jedi."
Well I be lying if I didn't want to test myself against Depa. From what I remember from the lore not only is she strong in Vapaad, but Mace believed she would surpass him and take it to knew heights. I guess after last time he thinks both of us should spar together.
The sound of the lightsabers hissed to life, as my goldish yellow appeared, its black hue was more intense then usual. The second lightsaber came to life it was was a indigo shoto blade. The clouds in the sky went gray as the rain around us started to pour but Depa was in her stance ready.
He gave me a indigo shoto blade? I wonder why one of these rare colors of all things?
I stared at Depa he green lightsaber reflected off her light brown skin.
In a instant I rushed at Depa, She blocked my attack like it was nothing. In the background the lightning and thunder roared with intensity. In that next moment through the flashes of lightning We exchanged numerous strikes between each other. I was digging deep in the Force and with every strike I aimed for a shatterpoint on Depa. She just reflected and parried my strikes off her blade.
The flashes of green, gold, and indigo reflected off the waterfall. Each strike she sent I was able to block and parry just enough to find a opening for the next strike. Depa gave me no room to breathe. She was just as aggressive as Mace but more agile.
I began to augment myself with force speed and valor. I then met Depa's strikes head on. I block what strikes I could and parried the more important ones. I turned the exchanges of parries into counterstrikes. Nothing serious but just enough to slowly match her pace. Depa didn't hesitate, she just matched my pass and pushed me even more.
In that moment I couldn't tell if I was wet from the rain or my sweat, but I knew one thing.
I was starting to enjoy this fight.
To the side in as the rain came down hard on Mace, but he didn't not move or even blink. He stood like a solid tree. He was rooted. In the Force and in the planet, from the approaching storm.
Not the one of Tython, but the one forming Infront of him. Cain was becoming the eye of the storm again, and Infront of him was Depa, and she was a tornado with lightning. Mace wanted to see what would happen when the two fully grew and collide.
Back by the ship Fay was meditating with Derren. This wasn't normal meditating. Fay was floating in the air and stopping the rain from touching her. While Derren barely levitated in the air, but the rain was hitting him hard.
His training was to make it past the storm without a single drop of water on him.
Seris was with Shaak Tii and Kuro. She was practicing form zero using the rain. She was using the Force to create a barrier around her. While doing saber less Form's. Shaak Ti and Kuro would throw rocks and Seris while she is blind folded. Seris was getting hit from different angle with the rocks and rain touching her.
Her assignment was to use the Force to block the rain and anything else coming her way, and she could not use her lightsaber.
Anakin was with Plo underneath the water fall meditating.
Anakin's training was simple wait and listen for a sign from the Force. And for the 14 year old chosen one it was almost near impossible.