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Chapter 1: "The Beginning"

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…"

STAR WARS

Episode VII:

Titanic

It has been ten years since the Battle of Endor. The war still goes on between the New Republic and the Imperials Remnants. Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi Master, has created a Temple to train the new Padwans on Yavin IV to learn the ways of the Force and claim their rightful place as peacekeepers of the galaxy.

Even though they are disbanded and without a leader, the Imperial Remnants still pose a threat to the New Republic. However, a new leader has risen within the ranks of the Remnants. As the new Emperor, Diomedes proposes a plan to construct a new Death Star and new, more powerful starships to destroy the New Republic.

A New Republic starship encounters with the traveling plans and steals them. The Imperial Remnants follow the starship to stop the transaction. However, Admiral Tedros will not be defeated because by telling the New Republic of the Remnant's actions, they will be able to defeat the new leader and bring freedom across the galaxy…

The awesome dark green planet emerges from a total eclipse, her two moons glowing against the darkness. A tiny silver spacecraft, a Republic Blockade Runner firing lasers from the back of the ship, races through space. This particular craft had survived the space battles of the Galactic Civil War. However, it is being pursed by a giant Imperial Stardestroyer. Hundreds of deadly laserbolts streak from the Imperial Stardestroyer, causing the main solar fin of the Republic craft to disintegrate.

Inside the Blockade Runner

Another distant explosion shook the ship but it certainly didn't feel distant to Admiral Tedros. The Admiral was a proud Calamarian whose mentor was the legendary Admiral Ackbar and had fought many battles against the Imperial Remnants. However, he was assigned a secret mission to get some stolen plans from the Imperials. As the attack came down on the ship, the Admiral called for a session with the troops. "Listen up men! If we do not send out this data to Master Skywalker and let the Republic know on what the Imperials are planning, then our mission will be a failure. I ask you to stand your ground and not let any Imperials come through! Understood?"

"Yes sir!" yelled all the troops.

"Good! Grab your weapons and may the Force be with us!" Tedros saluted his troops as they went to their stations for their impending deaths. As explosions continued to pour on, Tedros came across a tall mysterious figure. At first he thought it was a spy but once he saw the lightsaber and the clothes, he knew he had come across a Jedi Knight, guardians of the New Republic. The Jedi came up to the Admiral and said, "You know that Darth Chesed is on that ship?"

"Yes, I know," replied Tedros, knowing full well on who this Darth Chesed is as the concussion blasts bounced them around the narrow corridor like bearings in an old motor. "That is why I ask you to stall him as much as possible young Jedi. I must input this data into an R2 unit and send it off to Yavin IV," pleaded the Admiral.

The Jedi looked down, knowing that he might not survive, but nodded at the Admiral saying, "Yes, of course! I will give Chesed the fight of his life!"

Tedros nodded and passed by the Jedi, heading towards the droid depot. As the Jedi started to walk towards his station, Tedros turned around to him and said, "May the Force be with you!"

The Jedi turned to Tedros, smiled and said, "May the Force be with you too!" Then Jedi ran off.

The Admiral then started to walk towards but heard as he heard lound metallic latches clank and the scream of heavy equipment are heard moving around the outside hull of the ship. He knew that the ship had been pulled by the Tractor Beam. He better get start moving or he will be in the crossfire.

On another part of the ship, Republic troops had stationed in front of the starship exit with their weapons armed and ready to go. Nervousness and tension was in the air. Suddenly a tremendous blast opens up a hole in the main passageway and a score of fearsome Stormtroopers make their way into the smoke-filled corridor. In a few minute the entire passageway is ablaze with laserfire. The deadly bolts ricochet in wild random patterns creating huge explosions. Stormtroopers scatter and duck as they tried to avoid the laserfire from the Republic troopers while shooting at them.

The Admiral had at last found the droid depot and found the nearest functional R2 unit. As he started to input the data into the droid, he heard the gunshots from afar and knew that he had to hurry. The battle continued with heavy casualties for the New Republic. The troopers retreat with the Stormtroopers following them as they heard the loud footsteps of a two meters tall dark bipedal figure.

This figure had flowing black robes trailing and a face forever masked by a functional mask that looked like the helmet of a stormtrooper, except black. This Dark Lord of the Sith was an awesome, threatening shape as it strode through the corridors of the Republic Ship. Like Darth Vader before, Darth Chesed had struck fear as much as he did before. The cloud of evil which clung tight about this particular one was intense enough to cause even the most hardened Imperial troops to back away. Once-resolute republic crew members ceased resisting, broke and ran in a panic at the sight of the black armor-armor which, though black it was, was not nearly as dark as the thoughts drifting through the mind within.

The Dark Lord had only one purpose, one thought, one obsession: to bring justice to the emperor's enemies. He inspects the scene with shots being fired in the background and walks through the corridor with the Stormtroopers behind him.

On another part of the ship, Admiral Tedros inserts a card into the droid, while a soldier is looking on from the corner of the door to see what is going on. The soldier asks Tedros, "How much longer?"

"Just a few more seconds," replied the Admiral, knowing that they needed all the time that they could get before being killed. "There! Finished!" said the Admiral as he finished inputting the data into the droid. Tedros then looks up to the soldier and says, "Thank you. I now ask you another impossible favor. Please watch my back again as I will send this droid into an escape pod will ya?"

"Yes! Anything for you Admiral!" said the trooper proudly. They both knew that they might possibly die but they will not stop when there is still hope.

Meanwhile, Darth Chesed is in the cockpit of the ship, choking the captain. An Imperial officer rushes up to the Dark Lord and says, "The plans are not in the main computer."

Darth Chesed wasn't pleased at all. He looked at the tortured captain in his hands around the neck and asked, "Where are those plans? What have you done with them?"

"guhhh…" the dangling captain gurgled, barely able to breathe.

"What?" said the Dark Lord as he leaned closer to his tortured victim.

"Go…to… Hell!" gurgled the captain.

"As you wish," said Chesed as he finally snapped the captain's neck, creating a gruesome snapping and choking, killing him. Darth Chesed then looks at his troopers as he tosses the captain to the side and says, "The plans are still on the ship. Find the commanding officer and bring him alive." The troopers nodded as they sent out to find the Admiral.

On another part of the ship where the Admiral used to be, Stormtroopers are looking around for. One of the troopers looks up and sees a mysterious cloaked figure. "Who goes there?" yelled the trooper, aiming his blaster at the figure. Silent was the figure.

"All right, set for stun and let Lord Chesed handle this," said another trooper. But as they started to switch the blaster, a light came up and killed the trooper. The others look up and see a green blade humming in front of them.

"It's a Jedi! Blast him!" yelled one of the troopers as he was cut down by the Jedi. The others stood no chance as the Jedi made quick work out of them. As the last one trooper fell, the Jedi knew that his presence would have been felt and left the scene towards another direction, prepared to face the Dark Lord himself.

As he walked down the corridors of the Republic ship, Darth Chesed senses something in the Force. He looks towards the direction of the disturbance and heads towards that direction, curious to know what it is. He leaves some of the Stormtroopers behind as he encounters the Jedi while his green lightsaber on. Darth Chesed looks at the Jedi and says, "How strange that a Jedi Knight is here. No matter, you will die with the rest of the ship."

The Jedi smirked. "I will not be defeated that easily. I have the power of the Force behind me to defeat you and the Dark Side. Prepare yourself Dark Lord of the Sith!" yelled the Jedi as he raised his saber in a fighter stance.

Chesed chuckled. "So be it, Jedi." He tells the troops to back away while grabbing his lightsaber from the belt. He turns on the blade and gets into his stance. Red was the color like all Dark Side followers have. Darth Chesed dashes forward to meet with the green blade in front of the chest. The Jedi backs away to try to aim for a better spot with his saber but it was blocked by the red blade of Chesed. He backs off again, trying for a different spot. Again, the red blade was there to defend against it. Chesed was impressed by the Jedi's speed but the Dark Side was behind the Dark Lord as he went on the offensive. The Jedi defended well but kept being pushed backwards. The two continued to trade blows for a while, but as the fight wore on, Darth Chesed has started gaining more of an advantage. The Jedi, instead of going offensive, was kept on the defensive until finally, Chesed chopped off the hand that held his blade. The Jedi was defeated. He closed his eyes and knelt towards the Dark Side, knowing that his death was inevitable. Darth Chesed then went for the kill as he stuck the blade into the heart. The Jedi went down with a thud. Darth Chesed looked back at the Jedi, "Very impressive, but you were no match for the Dark Side." He put away his lightsaber and goes on ahead into another corridor with his troops behind him.

Meanwhile, Admiral Tedros, injured his shoulder while escaping from the crossfires is in the escape pod area. He then places the R2 unit into one of the pods. He closes the door, punches the coordinates to Yavin IV for the pod and sends it out. Tedros lets out a sigh and prepares to face off with one last stand. However, he is shot by a stray laserfire and is killed. Darth Chesed arrives at the scene and is angry. He asks, "Who shot this officer?"

"I did sir. I was aiming for the soldier behind him but he got in the way and I…ugh…" said one of the Stormtroopers but before he could finish his sentence, Darth Chesed Force choked and killed him. He leaves the dead body behind and heads back to the Stardestroyer.

Yavin IV

The fourth moon of Yavin was an important planet for the New Republic. When the Rebellion against the Empire was over, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker had asked the New Republic Senate to establish a new training ground for the next generation of Jedi's as guardians of the peace. It was approved with an unanimous vote and thus Luke established the Jedi Parxeum on Yavin IV. Using the Massassi temples as a base structure, Luke had asked to reconstruct the building into the same architectural design of the Jedi Temple that was in Coruscant. As the construction happened, Luke started to train new Jedi Knights and Masters for the New Republic. One of his first students was a man by the name of Khi Jin. Luke had met Khi during one of his mission with Rogue Squadron during the Galactic Civil War. Gifted in the Force, Khi was an excellent student with a high moral value. He believed that peace will finally come to the galaxy and agreed in most of Luke's teachings as well as his position towards the Senate.

After two years, Khi and other students had become the first Jedi Knights of the New Republic. Though they were few in number, Khi and the rest of the newly appointed Jedi started to do missions for the New Republic. On one of his travels, Khi had come across a young man, gifted in the Force. His name was Alden Callaghan and became Khi's Jedi Padwan. Luke accepted the apprenticeship, even though it was rare for a master to have only one student. They were few in number thus a master may have had at least two students to teach. Khi and Alden started their journey together with a bang when the spirit of Exar-Kun had corrupted the mind of one of the Jedi student and thus had to be subdued. Khi and Alden were successful and continued their journey with more missions as Khi taught Alden more about the Force, the galaxy as well as military strategies. Alden was educated very well and soon enough, he had become a Jedi Knight.

Khi was a very proud teacher and felt he had accomplished something great. Even though there were missions for the New Republic to be completed, Khi had decided to stay in the Parxeum to help Luke teach the new Jedi younglings. One day, Luke was teaching some young Padwans with the help of Khi, who looked like he was in early 40s wearing light brown robes. He had long dark brown hair. Luke on the other hand still wore his black robes but in the fashion of the Jedi Knights before the purge. His session though was interrupted when Alden Callaghan, a young man in his late-20s with a brown hair, a beard, and wearing a dark white Jedi robe enters the room.

"Master Skywalker! There is something for you in the lobby," said the young Knight.

Luke replied, "I am too busy. Please allow Threepio to see to it."

Alden said back to Luke, "It is important Master otherwise I wouldn't have interrupted your session. There is an R2 unit in the lobby that will only respond to a man named Luke Skywalker.

Luke nodded and said to the young ones, "Alright, Master Jinn will be resuming the training. Remember to feel the Force around you. Please pay attention to Master Jinn's instructions. I will see you all for tomorrow's session." Luke leaves the room with Alden as Khi is left to teach the day's session.

As Luke and Alden are silently walking through the corridors of the Parxeum, Alden breaks the silence by asking, "Master Skywalker, when will I get an apprentice? You know that we are few in numbers. What is the hold up?"

Luke replied with a relaxed voice, "Patience my good friend. In time you will have an apprentice but for right now, I can't allow you to have one. We have already discussed before."

Alden sighed, "I know but I want to train someone in the ways of the Force, to become a Jedi like me."

Luke responded, "I understand but I had felt something in the Force, a vision about your new apprentice as well as for Master Jin's. I believe that all will be revealed soon." Alden nodded as they both arrived to the lobby and seeing C-3PO with an R2 unit.

"Hello Master Luke, how good to see you today," said the golden protocol droid in his bulter voice.

Luke waved at the droid with a reply, "It's good to see you Threepio. What have found out from this R2 unit?"

"Well nothing really," said the droid, "but it has a message for you Master Luke. Should I play the message?"

Luke nodded as Threepio asked the droid to play the message. The R2 unit let out a sequence of beeps as a hologram was projected in front Skywalker and Alden. As the image came into focus, Luke immediately identified the figure as Admiral Tedros.

"Greetings, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker," spoke the hologram. "It is an honor. I have heard many things but that is for another time though. If you are seeing this, then that means that I have been captured or killed. I am sorry that we could have met in under different circumstances, but I was on my way to deliver an important encrypted detailed plan to the Senate. This message contains, in what I believe, the next course action by the Imperial Remnants. My sources as well as my scouts have told me that hidden detailed plans about a new Death Star are being exchanged on the Demonion system. My being attacked by the Imperials means that I am on the right track." Gunshots are heard in the background as the Admiral turns his head to find out in what direction and how far were the gunshots. Tedros looked back in to the R2 unit as he continued his message, "It is imperative that the Jedi and the Senate take action to stop the transaction as well as recover the plans. I urge you that you take this up with the Senate. Thank you, and May the Force be you."

The message ends there as the hologram dims out with the R2 unit make a chain of noises that were akin to it being sad. Alden and Luke both had serious faces. Luke first spoke, "Threepio, take the R2 unit to a transport ship. I will be there shortly."

"To what location I might ask, Master Luke?" asked Threepio.

"To Coruscant. More specifically to the Chief of State's office, Mon Mothma," replied the Jedi Master. Threepio nodded and took the droid under his wing as he led it to a transport ship. Luke turned towards the direction of his quarters with Alden in tow.

"Master, why send the R2 unit to the Chief of State or even to the Senate? Clearly, this is a job for a Jedi if it deals with the Imperial Remnants," asked the impatient Jedi.

Luke sigh as he spoke, "Because my friend, if we don't ask for approval, then this course of action would make us appear independent from the New Republic. We do not want the Senate to be against us, after all the propaganda that the Emperor used during the rise of the Empire. We serve the New Republic as peacekeepers, like the Jedi before us have." Alden nodded as they both walked in the Parxeum.

Imperial Stardestroyer Chimaera

The burnished conference table was as soulless and unyielding as the mood of the nine commanders of the Imperial Remnant Fleet that were loyal to the new Emperor ranged around it. All of them were in hologram projections as some were situated in other places across the galaxy. Imperial troopers stood guard at the entrance to the chamber, which was sparse and coldly lit from lights in the table and walls. All of them were bickering to each other about where to attack the New Republic. The sound of the single doorway sliding aside and the guards snapping to attention cut everyone off. They turn their heads to the figure of Darth Chesed entering and standing at the end of the table. All of the commanders were silent until the Dark Lord spoke.

"I have called this meeting for a purpose. It seems that no one has yet found the escape pond. I am disappointed," whispers were heard but cut off when Chesed said, "as well as the Emperor."

Silent was the room. No one wanted to mess with the new Emperor. All the rumors that they heard about him, killing the competition and solidifying the position were edged into their minds. Darth Chesed took advantage of their fear when he mention the Emperor as one of the commanders spoke, "We will double efforts then Lord Chesed."

The Dark Lord nodded as he spoke, "Good, I hope for your sakes. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am." The commanders nodded with a salute but Chesed could tell that were gulping in their throats at the thought of the Emperor being disappointed. The Dark Lord proceeded out of the door as he was cut off by the captain of the Chimaera.

"Lord Chesed!" said the captain.

The Dark Lord turned around to face the captain and spoke, "Yes, captain, what is it?"

The captain gulped in this throat as he tried to speak. He feared the Dark Lord, as well as everyone. He spoke with a pale face, "The Emperor wishes to make contact with you."

Chesed was silent. What could he possibly want now? "Move the ship to get a clearer transmission and tell everyone on the ship to not disturb in my quarters," said Darth Chesed as he walked in the direction of his quarters.

The captain nodded and saluted the passing Dark Lord and went onto the main deck to relay the message.

Darth Chesed walked into his chamber, preparing a visit from his dreaded master. He was the one being in the entire universe that could instill fear in the dark spirit of Darth Chesed. Chesed remained standing motionless as he kept his lonely, patient vigil. Soon a strange electronic whine broke the dead silence of the room and a flickering light began to glimmer on the Dark Lord's cloak. Chesed immediately bowed deeply in homage to his royal master.

The visitor arrived in the form of a hologram that materialized before Chesed and towered above him. The figure was clad in simple robes and its face was concealed behind an enormous hood.

"You may rise, my servant," the Emperor commanded in a voice that was even deeper than Chesed's.

Immediately Chesed straightened up. "What is thy bidding, my master?" Chesed asked with all the solemnity of a priest attending his god.

"I am disappointed with you. You have let the location of the plans escape from your grasp," Emperor Diomedes said.

"Apologizes, my master. I was unable to stop them due to a Jedi interference. I have ordered my troops to search the galaxy," Chesed said.

"It is no concern to you anymore. I have hired a Mandalorian bounty hunter to take care of the transaction. I have also sent Darth Jade just in case."

"Do you trust him?" asked Chesed. The name of Darth Jade filled him with dread. Sure Jade was a Sith but the fact he appeared only a few months ago would make anyone suspicious. Chesed wanted to make sure that his master knew about it.

"In time, I will trust him. However, in order to gain it, he must prove his loyalty to me," replied the Dark master. "I want you to prepare for my arrival. I wish to inspect our new weapon."

"Yes, my master," said Chesed. And with that, the encounter had come to an end. Chesed kneeled before the new Emperor, who passed his hand over his obedient servant. As the hologram image disappeared, Darth Chesed was left to ponder if the Emperor had done the right course of action.

Senate Building, Coruscant

Coruscant, the capital of the Old and New Republic. Not much has changed since New Republic forces invaded the former Imperial capital about seven years ago and reclaimed it in the name of peace. There were still remnants of the Imperial presence. However, the Senate building hasn't changed much.

The Senate chamber still had the same structure as before. The chamber had the look of an arena, circular and massive, with doors opening off exterior rampways at various levels above the main floor. At the center of the chamber a tall, slender column supported the Chief of State's platform, a broad, semienclosed area that allowed that person to sit or stand as he/she chose in the company of his/her ministers.

The Senate proceedings were still as in the Old Republic. When a senator requested permission to speak and was recognized by the chair, his box would float to the center of the arena, close to the Chief of State's podium, where it remained until the speech was concluded.

Today the Senate was meeting to discuss on the message left by Admiral Tedros and what course of action should be taken. Mon Mothma, as Chief of State, was presenting the case of attacking the outpost on the Demonion system in the Outer Rim. After Mon Mothma presented the case, the Senate went into a fury of discussion of whether or not to attack the outpost. Of course, the Chief of State could simply do without asking permission of the Senate, but after what happened with Palpatine and the Clone Wars, the makers of the New Republic Constitution wanted to make sure that could never happen again. The plan would need to get an approval from the Senate with a majority vote, a detailed course of action done in conjunction with the Ministry of War and implementing it.

As the loud discussion continued, Mon Mothma spoke with a loud voice, "Senators, we must attack this outpost and retrieve those hidden plans of the Remnants!" Earlier that day, Luke presented the R2 unit to Mon Mothma to get things started. She had played the detailed message that Admiral Tedros had left for the Senate. She would have hoped that everyone would be onboard. However, there was strong opposition to this, specifically coming from one area of the chamber: the Denon Alliance Fund.

The Denon Alliance Fund was an alliance of star systems headed by the Senator of the Denon system, Denman. The purpose of this alliance was to control the banking and monetary situation of the New Republic. Denon was a city-planet, like Coruscant but after the Battle of Endor, a crime spree had run rampant across the planet. Thanks in due part to Senator Denman, who was the Chief Leader of the Denon government at the time, had implemented a series of laws that helped cut down on crime with force and helped recovered the economy. When Denon was welcomed into the Senate, Denman was elected as senator. His first course of action was to have a monetary alliance with planets of similar stature of Denon, economically speaking. This alliance, or fund some would call it, would help out systems that are facing difficult economic hardship (think of it like the IMF). This alliance was headed by Senator Denman, whose military and economic experience helped him win the leadership position. The leader of the New Republic, especially Mon Mothma, had let this alliance form, not seeing as a threat to the stability of the New Republic. Most of the time, this alliance would agree or even propose many bills in the Senate. However, today was another story.

Senator Denman's box came into the center of the chamber. Denman was a tall, silver-haired man of indeterminate age, neither young nor old in appearance, but something of each, his bearing and voice strong, full of confidence. "Senators, Lady Mothma, I speak on behalf of my constituents of the Denon system as well as the Denon Alliance to not take action against the Imperial Outpost of the Demonion system. I must ask that we review the message for its authenticity for it may be a trap."

"Why a trap you say?" asked another Senator as his box came into the center.

The confident Senator spoke, "I believe it to be a trap to lure the New Republic in and strike against Denon."

"But why Denon?" the other senator asked. Obviously, this was his first Senate session for this Senator.

"Because of Denon's importance in the Denon Alliance Fund and in the New Republic politics and military. If Denon falls, so do all the systems that were helped out by the alliance fund. Denon is a vital system. That is why when I asked for the fund to be created, I had the New Republic build a barracks as well as a Jedi Temple in the system to ensure safety. If by attacking the outpost is indeed a trap, Denon will be defenseless against an invasion of the Imperial Remnants. We do not have the strength to defend the system yet and all the hard work will have gone to waste."

Mon Mothma was a bit speechless as she thought up a rebuttal to the senator's argument. "Senator Denman, I understand your concern for your constituents as I have before long ago when I was still a senator in the Old Republic. However, Admiral Tedros risked his life to bring us this vital information. I believe this resolution will deal a huge blow to the Imperials. I will not have the admiral die in vain."

"But what if he was a spy?" asked Denman. Mon Mothma was shell-shocked. How dare he say that Tedros was a spy? Denman continued, "I say we ascertain all the facts before making a decision that could cost us dearly! I motion that this resolution be stricken from the record!"

Most of the Senate chamber hailed in compliance. It would appear that the resolution to attack the outpost would not pass. The look of betrayal was on Mon Mothma's face as she stepped out of the podium and into the hallways outside the Senate chamber. As she exits out, she comes across with Senator Denman, who it would seem be waiting for her. "Senator Denman, may I ask why you were so vehemently opposed to the resolution?" Mon Mothma was still in a shock. Denman was a big supporter of hers, but why now? Why go against her at this moment when the Empire can finally be destroyed?

"Well Madam Chief, I was looking out for the best interest of my people," said Denman in a calm voice. "After all the suffering that we have gone through, it would be deal a huge blow and feel dishonored if the attack on the outpost was a indeed a trap. My people would have felt betrayed if the Remnants were to attack."

"Thank you Senator," responded Mon Mothma.

"I take my leave then," said Denman as he bows to the Chief of State and goes off to another direction. As he walks away, Mon Mothma can't help feel a bit of nostalgia coming from Denman. He was like the reincarnation of Senator Padme Amidala, a senator from Naboo who had worked with Mon Mothma during the Clone Wars to fight against many of the bills that were aimed to increase the war. She shakes her head, trying to get rid of the feeling and get back to the present. She heads towards to one of the entrances of the Senate Chamber as she was supposed to meet with a well-known Jedi Master.

As she walks, Mon Mothma spots Luke Skywalker conversing with some of the Senate delegates and walks towards him. Luke also spots her and says his goodbyes to the senators. He walks to up Mon Mothma and says, "So, how did the session go?"

Mon Mothma looks down with a hint of disappointment in her voice as she spoke, "Not good as I had hoped. The Imperials are still out there, threatening the little peace that we have established. I don't understand how some senators are hesitant to fight."

"They haven't experience the fight like we have," responded Luke.

Mon Mothma then looked up with a serious face as she spoke, "We must act quickly before it is too late." She then looked at Luke and said, "I will set up a secret meeting with my most trusted commanders to work out a plan. Master Skywalker, please bring some Knights that you feel will be up to the task. We will have to act without the approval of the Senate this time." Luke nodded as they both started to walk outside the Senate building.

Solo Residence, Coruscant

Leia Organa, Princess of Alderaan, was attending to some of the plants in her apartment room. Leia was still the same beautiful princess that two dashing heroes had save her from the Death Star. However, age was starting to show on her face but she didn't mind. She was still much in love with the scoundrel, Han Solo, who loved her back equally, even though they haven't still been married yet.

The apartment room that these two were staying at was the same room that Leia's late mother, Padmé Amidala, resided in. After the invasion of Coruscant, Leia searched for this apartment and was relieved when it wasn't damaged badly. Han and Leia were able to fix a few things to make this their new home.

Leia continued her gardening work when a hand shows up and touches her on the shoulder. She turns around surprised, ready to draw her blaster to fire, but was relieved when it was her lover, Han Solo. Han was still much the same but has been begun to slouch a bit, due to amount of responsibilities given to him. Leia sighs and says to him, "Han, don't do that again."

Han smiles, "Sorry your Worshipness."

Leia chuckled since she loved when Han gave her those nicknames after their first kiss when escaping from the Empire. She goes up to him and gives a hug and then a kiss. "Where have you been?" she asks.

"Working on the Falcon," replied Han as he went towards the couch. "She needs a lot of fixing after that last battle with the Imperials. I had to meet with General Rieekan," Han said as he sat down.

"We have been developing new strategies in dealing with the new Imperial Remnant offensive. I also have been trying to convince Lando to come back and join us but he won't listen. His new business on Bespin has just started and doesn't want to abandon the project just yet," said Han with disappointment in his voice

Leia comes over to the couch and sits next to him. "It's ok Han. Everything will be alright. I'm sure one day, after he has finished the project on Cloud City, Lando will come back and join with the fleet one last time."

Han turns to Leia and says, "Yeah, you're right." However, it didn't feel alright for Han. Leia then embraces him as he embraces her back. Shoulder to shoulder, arms around each other.

Leia looks up at Han and asks, "When will we have our marriage? With all this conflict with the Remnants and restoration of peace, we keep pushing back the date. Why can't we just set a date for the marriage?"

Han replies, "Because there is too much at risk."

Leia looks down and says, "I know." They embrace even more as they look at each other's eyes, ready to kiss. However, their intimate moment was interrupted by a bell, a notice that someone has entered into the apartment.

Han and Leia look up towards the front door to see Luke, Mon Mothma and Khi come into the room. "Luke," said Leia as she comes off the couch and hugs her brother. Luke does the same.

Han comes off the couch to greet the guests as well. He gives a nod to Mon Mothma and Khi. However, with Luke, he said, "How are you doing kid?" shaking Luke's hand.

"Good, been busy," replies Luke, shaking Han's hand as well.

Leia then turns to Luke and asks, "How was the session?" Luke had informed her about the message from Tedros.

"The motion ended in defeat. Senator Denman had rallied many of the senators to go against the attack on the Imperial outpost on Demonion. However, we are holding a secret meeting with some of Mon Mothma's trusted commanders and a few Knights," said Luke.

Luke then turns to Han and said, "Since this is going to be a convert operation, we were wondering if Han knew any smuggler that can help us out and take some troopers to the planet?"

Han replies, "I'm sure there are a few out there that I know that could help you guys out. Do you want him to come to the meeting as well?"

Mon Mothma replies, "Yes, that would be most grateful. We will pay any price that he wants."

"Good. Where should he meet you?" asks Han.

Mon Mothma replies, "The meeting will take place near the system of Sullust."

"Alright then. I will get in contact with one of my former smuggler buddies and send him to the meeting place."

"Thank you," says Mon Mothma as she heads towards the door with Khi and Luke. Han, being a gentleman at the behest of Leia, escorts them out.

"Luke!" Luke turns around to Leia, who was the one that called him out.

"Yes, Leia," asks Luke as he walks up to her.

"Come with me. I need to speak with you on some private matters," said Leia as she escorted him to a more private room.

"What's wrong Leia?" asks Luke as he and Leia sit down on the table. He knew something was bothering her. Otherwise she would have said something during the small meeting that they just had.

Leia looks at her brother with worry on her face, "I don't think I will ever get married at this rate. It seems like this conflict will never be stopped and if it does, I don't think Han will love me anymore."

Luke caresses her hair to assure her that everything is alright. He responds to her worry, "You don't need to be afraid. Han loves you. You know that in your heart. But there is something else that is troubling you as well. What is it?"

Leia sighs and said, "I feel a disturbance. I think its Denman. Every time I pass by him, I feel something, something…different. I'm not sure how to explain it, but I don't trust him at all." She looks at Luke, "You should look into his past and find out why and how he became a senator. I don't believe that he even was elected democratically. I think he forced his way into becoming the chief representative of Denon."

"I agree as well," said Luke, "but right now, we have other important matters to handle. I also feel a disturbance in the Force. I believe there is more to this conflict than meets the eye. But we will stop the new Remnants offensive with this operation." He caresses Leia's hair again as he spoke, "You have to be patient about the marriage as well as with Senator Denman. We will soon know for sure if he is friend or foe."

Leia nods in agreement, "Thank you, Luke," as she embraces him in a sisterly manner.

The Mimban System

A starship passes by known as the Leviathan, reference to the same ship that was used during the Sith War. The inside of the bridge is similar to that of the bridge of a Super Star Destroyer. The reason was because during the rise of the Empire, Emperor Palpatine wanted to expand his navy and army. By using ancient blueprints found in the Old Republic Database on Coruscant, he ordered his men to reconstruct these machines. However, production was halted due to the Galactic Civil War because resources and money went towards building starships as well as searching and destroying the Rebellion. However, a young man by the name of Prince Veda, a Chiss, decided to continue the production based on the information from a mysterious man under the codename His Excellency.

Veda was a loyal admirer of the Imperial Empire and servant as well. His father was the ruler of the planet Muunilinst and was one of the primary money providers of the Empire. However, during an attack on Muunilinst by the Rebel Alliance, Veda's father was killed, leaving the kingdom of the planet to his son. Veda vowed revenge for his father's death and would use all his resources to find out who killed him. Using most of his money, Veda found nothing and his connections with Empire were being torn apart as the Galactic Civil War raged on. He ultimately lost all his connection after the Battle of Endor.

Veda was about to lose hope until an image came to him.

It was hologram image of mysterious person, cloaked in black. Veda turns the image and asks, "Who are you? How did you get this channel?"

The mysterious figure bowed and spoke with a low voice as to conceal his real voice, "Prince Veda, I go by the codename His Excellency. I know of your struggle on finding your father's killer." Veda was taken by surprise. No one knew that, even his closest advisers. But the cloaked figure continued, "I also know that you have plans for a new empire, one that would challenge the former Galactic Empire and the New Republic."

Veda, still in shock of this man knew so much about him and his plans, said to him, "I cannot raise another empire. Most of the Imperial Remnants that are spread across the galaxy have united under Diomedes, the new Emperor."

"That man is a phony!" snarled the cloaked man. "However, he is acting under the pretense of my design, even if he doesn't know about that.

"Prince Veda, I want you to create an organization that challenge this so-called Empire. Will you accept?"

Prince Veda was in shock. He obviously thought that Diomedes' empire was nothing but a sham. No honor and order in his message. Just chaos and anarchy. The New Republic was the same as well. There must be honor in the galaxy and if it has be done through force, so be it. "I accept it. May I propose that you become our new leader then?"

"No," responded quickly the cloaked figure.

"Why, may I ask my lord?" asked Veda, surprised that this cloaked figure denied his position so quickly.

"Because my prince, the time is not right just yet. In time though. In the meantime, construct a new fleet that will rival and challenge Diomedes and the New Republic. Use this," said the cloaked figure as a new chart had appeared on the hologram.

Veda looked at the chart and asked, "What is this?"

"This contains the ancient blueprints of starships during the Sith Wars and the Galactic Cold War. Build them, contact the Trade Federation and its unions. Build me an army worthy to serve," grinned the cloaked figure as he disappeared.

Veda looked at the spot where the hologram once stood. He still couldn't believe it but with this opportunity, he will be able to create and establish his dream for the galaxy. Veda contacts the Trade Federation and the unions to organize an army of both Stormtroopers and Battle Droids. Veda promises them that a new empire will rise. Some of the delegates are afraid that their fate will be the same as their predecessors. Veda assures them that it will not happen. This time, the galaxy will have its honor and order restored to its rightful place.

As he reminisced about the past, Prince Veda smiles in his chair as he looks at the construction of the Leviathan and the other starships while he arrives to the Mimban system. He lands his shuttle in the unfinished Leviathan and walks to the bridge to speak to His Excellency. As Veda arrives on the bridge, the hologram of the cloaked man appears. The prince kneels as he speaks, "What is thy bidding, my lord?"

"You have done well my prince. How goes the construction?" said the cloaked man.

"All construction is proceeding on schedule, my lord. Diomedes and the New Republic won't know what hit them. My spies were able to give the New Republic the location of the plans for Diomedes new secret weapon," said Prince Veda with a smile.

"Good," grinned His Excellency. "The New Republic are planning for the retrieval as we speak. Everything is going according to my design."

Demonion System

A small starship lands on the landing platform of the dark and damp environment of Demonion. This planet is located in the Outer Rim, far away from the jurisdiction of the growing New Republic. The Stormtroopers march to the platform as they get into saluting position to greet their guest. A tall, handsome commander by the name of Commander Blue, arrives in front of the starship as the landing strip comes down from the ship. Coming down is the Sith Lord, Darth Jade wearing a black cloak.

Darth Jade was truly terrifying to look upon as Blue tried to his best to avoid the gaze. Darth Jade's face was a mask of jagged red and black patterns, the design etched into his skin, and his skull was hairless and studded with a crown of short, hooked horns. Some would say that Darth Jade was a clone of Darth Maul while others say that he is a distant relative of the former Sith Lord that was killed on Naboo many years ago. No one knows for sure but for right now, his gleaming yellow eyes were fixed on Commander Blue, breaking past his defenses, stripping him bare and dismissing him as insignificant and foolish.

Blue summoned all the courage that he had left in him and spoke to the Dark Lord, "Darth Jade, we are honored by your presence here." Commander Blue had received the orders that Darth Jade was coming to make sure that nothing wrong was going to happen. He didn't anticipate that Darth Jade was going to be this menacing. He would have saved his meal afterwards than eating as he felt like throwing up. The Dark Lord was silent in his response as he started to walk towards the door of the main building, with Commander Blue right next to him.

As they walked through the doors, the Dark Lord stopped and asked, "Where is the bounty hunter?"

Blue flinched, "Well, he is about to arrive." He was nervously sweating. He didn't want to piss off a Sith Lord. He heard about the rumors of Darth Chesed and unforgiving these Sith really are. Blue turned to his officer and asked, "Where is the bloody bounty hunter? If he doesn't come soon, we will all be killed."

The officer checked asking where the bounty hunter was and by chance, radar was able to pick the readings of an incoming ship. The officer mentions to Blue that the bounty hunter has arrived. Blue gives out a sigh, "My lord, the bounty hunter as just arrived. Shall I escort him in?"

Darth Jade turned his head with his eyes fixed on Blue as he spoke, "No…I will." The Dark Lord then walks towards the landing platform where the bounty hunter is landing. Darth Jade exits through the doors, seeing that Stormtroopers have already lined up to welcome the bounty hunter. The ship was a slick ship that had a similar appearance to the Rogue Shadow, a starship commissioned in the Sith Wars. The landing stripe comes downs with a Mandalorian bounty hunter walking down towards the Sith Lord.

"Greetings bounty hunter. My master welcomes you to this outpost," said the Sith Lord while bowing.

The bounty hunter looked at him through his Mandalorian armor, and said, "Well, shall we get started? I want to get paid."

Darth Jade nods, "Of course. This way." The Sith Lord leads the bounty hunter into the main building. Blue looks on through the monitor on the command deck, sighing as he spoke in a muttering voice, "What have I gotten myself into?"

Planet Earth, Unknown Regions

1912, Planet Earth. The city of Southampton in southern coast of England was a bustling city port. Though not as large as the city of London, the city had the same class as the capital of Great Britain. There were two distinctive sides to the city. On side was the port where there were a lot of ships and ocean liners coming out and in. On the other side was the suburban area that housed the aristocrats and people of high class. One such family was the Bukater, whom were currently residing in a mansion, not far from the port.

Inside the mansion, a group of people, mostly women, were having tea and discussing about a vessel known as the Titanic. "I say Ruth, you are quite lucky to board such a fine vessel," said one of the finely dressed women in the group.

"Why thank you Vicotria," responded an older woman. Her name was Ruth DeWitt Bukater. She was a brunette, a 40ish society empress, from one of the most prominent Philadelphia families. She was also a widow, and ruled her household with iron will. "It will be quite a pleasant trip with Rose and her fiancée."

"Who is it?" said another one of the women while sipping her tea.

"Calden Hockley," said Ruth with pride. As soon she mentioned the name, mummers were heard. Calden was quite a handsome fellow. Ruth took in everything that was spoken with pride. She had placed her daughter, Rose, in a good position financially.

"Where is he now?" asked one of the women.

"Oh, he is at the country club. He should be back soon," said Ruth. The women continued their discussion on Calden and how lucky Rose is.

Meanwhile, upstairs in a bedroom, a 17 year old girl sits on her bed in the shadow of the room. She is beautiful, wearing a stunning black dress as if she was in mourning. She can clearly hear the conversation that was going on downstairs. A tear drops from her face.

A knock is heard in the background, prompting this young woman to wipe away her tears.

Downstairs, a maid opens the door revealing Calden Hockley, the 30 year old heir to the elder Hockley's fortune. He is handsome, arrogant and rich beyond meaning.

"Good afternoon," spoke the man, taking off his hat, "dear ladies. I was wondering if Rose is interested in a walk by the park?"

"Of course she is," responded Ruth as she walked to the staircase. "Ruth! Come down!" As soon as she spoke, Rose came down the stairs, wearing her black dress. "Good God Rose! Change your clothes!"

"But I like wearing black. It is the perfect symbol of what I am feeling," responded Rose, without showing any emotion.

Ruth was about to reprimand her, but was interrupted when Calden spoke, "Don't worry, Ruth dear. I don't mind it. Beside I have a lot to talk about with Rose." Then he got his arm ready for it to be embraced. "You ready Rose dear?"

Rose grabs his arm in accordance, proper lady and all. Both walked out the door, locked in arms, heading towards the park.

The two walk through the park. It was a beautiful park. Spring was coming around as the flowers and trees were coming back to life, ready to bring joy to the area. However, everyone could see, including the plants, that there was no joy in that couple.

Both Calden or Cal and Rose stay silent, until Cal decides to break it when he spoke, "You are probably nervous about the upcoming marriage between you and me." Cal looked at Rose to see if she gave any indication of a response. He continued, "But do not be alarmed Rose. Our marriage will be the best one there. You will be treated as a queen. However, there are going to be some changes. For example, I think we should take out all your black dresses. It's like you're in mourning for God's sake. No wife of mine is going to be dressed like that. I expect this voyage in the Titanic to be pleasant and enjoyable for the both of us."

Rose replies, "Enjoyable for you that is."

"How dare you say that!" Cal exclaims as he about to slap her, but instead he grabs her arm strongly with fury.

"Let go," said Rose as she looked at him with disgust and pain.

Calden, realizing on what he did, let's her go just for a bit and at that instance, Rose took off. Cal tries to catch up with her but was stopped by a man, cloaked in brown. "Get away from me, you bastard!" yells Calden as he tries to push away the cloaked man. However, the man doesn't let him go until he sees that Rose was out of sight. He lets go of Calden and as soon as he does, Cal goes for the knockout punch. His punch though, was stopped by an invisible wall. Cal couldn't believe it. He couldn't move. He looked at the cloaked man and saw his hand was up like it was saying to stop.

"Do you want to calm down or should I make you?" said the man. Cal nodded in agreement to former and the man let him go. As soon as the man's hand was down, Cal felt himself unbalanced. He staggered a bit until he regained control.

Calden looked at the man with a face of rage and curiosity as he spoke, "What…How did you do that?"

The man chuckled as he took down his hood. This man was tall and regal, with perfect posture and a graceful gait. His hair was blonde and perfectly trimmed and his elegant features, strong jaw, and piercing eyes completed the look of this man. He wore a brown cape, clipped at his neck by a black rope something that would come out from the Victorian Age fashion. He also wore a brown shirt and pants of the finest materials of that time. The man spoke with clarity in his voice, "Why do you follow her even when she treats you like dirt?"

"Because she is my fiancée and can't have another man look at her," replied Cal

"You are afraid to lose her is that right?" said the man. "You are afraid that she will love someone else thus losing her. You fear that helplessness of not being to do anything. I can help you confront that fear and use it to your advantage."

"What do you mean? Use fear?" asked Calden.

The man grinned as he spoke, "In time, you will be able to use fear to your advantage. You will gain the power to control not only her, but other people. I can teach this power as well as other. Powers that will change your destiny forever. Will join me?"

Cal looked at him for a while, thinking about what to do. Finally, he replied, "Yes, but how do I find you? I'm leaving in two days on the Titanic."

The man smiled as he walked by Calden and spoke to the side, "We will meet there then. I will teach everything that I know." The man continues to walk opposite from Calden.

Calden turns around and asks, "What is your name?"

The man stops his walk and turns his head toward Cal, "Count Arioch." He faces forwards and walks to unknown destination, leaving Cal to think where Rose might have gone.

Meanwhile, Rose continues to run as she passes by people. Finally reaches to a dead-end, the end of a boardwalk in the port side of Southampton. She looks toward at the sea, taking in the air of the sea. "Why do you always come here? Don't you have better things to do than watch the sea?" Rose, curious to know where the voice was coming from, sees that it was an old fisherman at the docks that spoke to her.

"No," replies Rose, "I don't have anything else to do. I like looking towards the ocean. I feel different. I wish I could feel free like the ocean. Somehow, I feel that once I get out into sea, my life will change forever. For better or for worse. Something is calling out for me. I want to go out and respond to whatever it is."

"Looks like there is something out there for you then," responded the fisherman.

"There you are," said Cal as he comes up to Rose running and out of breath. He sees the fisherman and tops his hat in greeting, "Good day to you, sir." The fisherman bows his hat towards the young man. Cal then grabs Rose's arm and spoke in a quiet voice, "We will discuss what had happened before when we get back to the mansion." Cal then takes Rose with him back to the mansion.

Le Harve, France, Planet Earth

Meanwhile in another city, a young man, named Jack Dawson was walking with his best friend, Fabrizio De Rossi. Jack was a tall, white male with sort of a darkish blonde hair that goes to the side. He seemed very happy with a smile on his face with his dark brown eyes. Fabrizio was also a tall man, but his skin color is more of a tan white with dark brown hair that had an average cut to it. His body movement showed a lot of happiness as well did Jack.

As they were walking alongside the port, Jack sees something and runs toward it with Fabrizio behind him. Once they arrive at the edge of the port, Fabrizio asked, "Why were we running Jack?"

"For that Fabrizio," said Jack as he pointed to the sun seeting.

Jack says, "For this beauty. I always think the sun as an indication of our life. For us, the setting sun signifies the end to our enslavement. With the rising sun, it will be the beginning of our freedom."

Jack then points to the horizon and continues, "You see that horizon? Beyond that is our future. It is waiting for us to go there. When we get there, we will experience something that is beyond our imaginations."

"Is it America?" asked Fabrizio.

"No," replied Jack, "something bigger and better I believe. I don't know what it is, but I feel like it is my destiny to go to that horizon."

"Mine too," responded Fabrizio as he stood next to his best friend. "I will go with you to the end, my friend."

"Thank you Fabrizio. I'm glad that we are best friends. Let's make a promise. Whatever happens, whatever comes our way, we will stick to each other like glue. Anywhere we go, we will bring peace and goodwill to anywhere we go," said Jack as he stuck out his hand.

Fabrizio nodded in agreement. "Same here Jack," said Fabrizio as he grabbed Jacl's arm on the elbow, signifying close friendship. "Whatever is out there, we will face it together as best friends." They turn their heads toward the horizon while shaking their arms together, for their incredible journey was about to begin.

Author's note: Finally! It's been a while typing this up. This story I had in mind for a very long time ever since I was little, playing with star wars toys and a model of the Titanic. Never got the chance to write it until now. Had made a custom soundtrack to it though which is pretty sweet. There will be action and of course, the romance of Jack and Rose. Let me know what you think. Please Review! BTW Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year! Peace!