BOOK 1: CLONE WARS

GREAT BEGINNINGS PART 3

It had been nearly a week since Bruce's battle with Deathstroke the Terminator, he had fallen into a coma since his fight, Thomas, Martha and Alfred stood over him, his injuries were all healed but it was as if he was gone. Alfred was running another scan of his body, the results were the same as before.

"Im sorry master Wayne..... there's no change, perhaps we should tell the Jedi that he wont make it on time. "

Thomas just stood there watching at his son, he wondered if he would ever see him again or if he was lost forever. "Were gonna wait a couple more days, if he doesn't wake up then, tell the Jedi were going to have to change our plans. "

The three of them exited the room, Bruce on the other hand found himself in a strange place it seemed like a swamp, but when he looked around he saw a lava region, a forest region and many more places thatshouldn't be able to exist like this. He turned around to see a robed figure with a mask approaching him, his clothes resembled a Jedi but his mask seemed Mandalorian.

"You've been here for a long time boy, you should return from where you came from. " His voice was cold and imposing, there were small echoes that followed his words, but they were quiet as whispers.

"Been here too long?! I dont even know where here is, I dont even know how long ive been here. "

"This place is the spirit world, a place where all mortals go when they day, Force sensitive or other wise, judging by your faint aura you are not dead... yet. "

Bruce gave him a puzzled look, then he took a closer look at the robed figure, his aura was red while Bruce'swas blue but it was faint and flickering. "Can you help me get back to the world of the living? "

"Not me personally, but I know of a being that can, but I must warn you, this creature is very dangerous and to face him you will need to have great self control. "

"What do you mean? "

"The creature is called Koh the Face Stealer, he can take your face if you show the slightest hint of emotion,that's why you must be completely cold and emotionless, his lair is over there. " He points his figure to a large rotting tree on the edge of a giant cliff, Bruce looks to it then back at the figure to see that hedisappeared.

Bruce looked back at the tree and began walking to it, the world was again changing and shifting, but as he approached the tree the land around it looked like it was dying, Bruce then noticed a monkey jumping around the branches, it turned around and its face was gone, yet the creature was still alive. Bruce closed his eyes and took a deep breath as he entered the tree. He reached a dead end and began looking around.

Then Bruce felt something large crawling on his back, a demonic looking face showed up in front of him, a attempt to scare the boy but it didn't work.

"Hmm, shame it has been quite a while since I added a face to my collection, how may I assist you mortal? " His face was constantly changing from a white female face, to a ape face to dark skinned woman with long black hair and blue eyes.

"A spirit here guided me to you, I was nearly killed in a fight and now im stuck here, how can I return. "Bruce's voice was monotone and he tried not to look at the creature, it was a giant brown centipede-like creature with a large hole where his faces were.

"Ah, a poor soul lost between two worlds, very well child, to return to the world of the living you must go to the spirit gate at the edge of the swamp region, there you must mediate and return your spirit to your body. " He sounded very amused by Bruce's situation, almost sadistically.

"Thank you great spirit for this knowledge, I will leave you now. " He turned around and got to the entrance when Koh came behind him and told him.

"My services have a price boy, one day you will need to send me a face to add to my collection, it doesn'thave to be soon, but dont keep me waiting, I get very.... mad shall we say when a debt isn't paid. " He chuckled to himself as he crawled back to his pit, sending chills down Bruce's spine.

Bruce ran from the entrance and returned to the spot where he found the cloaked figure. "Thanks for warning me about the giant bug in the tree. " Bruce's tone was a mix of anger and sarcasm.

"I warned you that you were facing something terrible, and you survived which is more than I can say about most. " He gave Bruce a small hand gesture to follow him, Bruce could see a giant asian looking structure, assuming that it was the spirit gate Bruce followed the cloaked man.

"Why are you helping me? Im just a stranger, you dont even know me. "

"I was lost once in this place like you, and it was only the kindness of strangers that allowed me to return to my loved ones. "

They reached the structure, it looked like an old doorway from ancient Japan, nearby was a monkey dressed in monk clothes meditating, Bruce only gave the ape a brief puzzled look before standing on under the doorway.

"Mediate below the gate, and your spirit will return to the land of the living, but warned however, your spirit may turn up somewhere else, the experience of going back will not be pleasant your first time. "

Bruce remembered his training and placed himself in the correct position, he closed his eye and when he opened them he found himself deep in the forest where he fought Deathstroke.

"Im still not back in my body! " His spirit was sent hurling through the forest, he passed through them without any injury but he felt like he was stuck on a rampaging fun park ride. His spirit passed through thewalls of the mansion and finally returned to his body.

Bruce opened his eyes and gasped as he finally found himself back in his body. He let out a small chuckle and fell back in his bed. He then got out of the bed and put his clothes on, he started walking around the upper floor of the mansion, no one was seemingly home but he was soon corrected when he heard some one yell behind him.

"Master Bruce! You're awake! " He turned around to see his loyal droid Alfred, he was hugging him using his thin robotic arms.

"Alfred? You can let me go now, you're acting as if ive been gone for god knows how long. "

"Sir.... you've been out cold for nearly a week, dont you remember what happened to you? " Alfred's joydisappeared, he started wondering if the young master suffered any brain damage, but he soon remembered his masters healing factor and felt silly.

"Yes, I was electrocuted then shot and you must've brought me back home. "

"Oh dear, maybe you should come downstairs, your mother and father will be happy to see you. "

The two of them entered the kitchen, Thomas and Martha were eating their breakfast, when the saw Bruce they ran up to him and started hugging him, Bruce made a uncomfortable smirk then pushed them off of him when he finally had enough.

"Alright, alright, im not a baby, you can all stop hugging me already! "

"Oh, Bruce, thank god you're awake, I was worried wed never see you again. " Tears were in Martha's eyes but she whipped them away.

"Well you wont believe what it took for me to come back, it was definitely.... different. "

"What do you mean? Did it have something to do with what happened in the forest. "

Bruce just gave him the same puzzled look he gave Alfred. "Bruce.... your eyes started glowing and you were throwing a man around the forest with the Force, then you started shooting lightning from your hands and you were ripping the ground apart with your punches. "

Bruce's eyes widened in shock and disbelief, was this why they wanted to send him to the temple? He took a chair and sat down. "I..... dont remember that at all...did anyone see me? "

"Deathstroke had a recording device on him, my guess is Udina sent him to kill you, that's when you just..... started tearing everything apart, then you saw me and Alfred and you passed out. "

"I was in the spirit world, it was this weird place where everything was shifting and disoriented, I met some spirits that helped me come back, I need help dad, if I was as bad as you say I was, then maybe the Jedi are the only ones who can help me.... "

To be continued......

BOOK 1: CLONE WARS

GREAT BEGINNINGS PART 2

Night had fallen, Wayne manor was filled to the brim with guests from all sides of the Milky Way Galaxy, Thomas was enjoying himself... that is until an unexpected guest arrived, Donnell Udina entered the room, he was warmly greeted by many of the human guests, the aliens on the other hand looked at him with disdain. He is the leading politician in anti alien policies, discreetly of course because he wanted to gain favour with the all alien Council and he couldn't do that as an open alien hater. He went up to Thomas with a pleased look on his face, Thomas didn't like it one bit.

"Tom my boy! Its good to see you again, seems like your sons going to have quite the birthday this year. " Thomas wanted to kill the man who was the main reason his son had to live a life of isolation and constant fear, but he needed to act friendly.... for now.

"Well my boys growing up and he is leaving to his new school next week, so I wanted to do something special for him, come on lets get a drink, something tells me were going to hearing alot of young people kissing our asses tonight. " Thomas placed his hand on Udinas' shoulder and the two of them walked to the bar.

Alfred was floating around with a tray appetizers, the guests seemed particularly hungry as he constantly had to go back and forth between the kitchen. He noticed Bruce waving to him from his fathers study. He left his tray with a nearby maid and made his way to Bruce, the young master seemed in a foul mood all of a sudden.

Bruce closed the door to his father study and faced Alfred. "So the Jedi Temple.... you weren't planning on tell me a little thing like that! " Bruce raised his voice and clenched his hands into fists.

"Master Bruce.... we only wanted to protect-" Bruce cut him off.

"I am so sick and tired of people thinking im helpless! Why the fuck did you all train me all my life, when you barely let me leave this damn place! And now you want to send me to another galaxy because you think im suddenly going to go crazy because its my 14th birthday! " Bruce bashed his fist against the wooden table, the entire thing crumbled to tiny pieces.

Alfred look at Bruce, his eyes were flickering like a light bulb, one minute they were normal and the next they were glowing completely red. "Master Bruce, I know they way we treated you may seem unfair, but you know about Udina. We cant let him know about you. "

"I know about Udina Alfred! Im just so goddamn tired of you people constantly using him as an excuse, what did he do that's so horrible you need to keep me like a prisoner in my own house, and now you're sending me to some god forsaken rock to spend the rest of my life in some order of imbeciles who's heads are so far up their asses they cant see how pathetic their precious order and Republic are! "

"You really want to know what Udinas' been doing?! Very well then. " Alfred activated a holo screen in the middle of them, it was a series of detailed police reports about missing Force sensitive children. Bruce examined it thoroughly and his eyes widened in shock. He stepped back in disbelif, his back against the door.

"Udinas' been abducting Vidothian and Force sensitive children?! And turning them into his own private army! Why doesn't anyone else know about this? "

"Because master Bruce, as you know you are a Vidothian, but master Wayne did not tell you that you are Force sensitive, but your true power will awaken on your 14th birthday, that is why you must leave Bruce, you can learn how to control your power, your father will finally bring down Udina and you can start living your life! "

Bruce just stood there, a little ashamed about his outburst at his best friend. "Will you still come with me Alfred? "

Alfred just stayed quiet for a moment, when he spoke he sounded happy. "Of course master Bruce, I will never abandon you no matter what. " Bruce smiled at the droid, that's when he noticed a small flash in thewood's and a shadow moving through the trees.

"Alfred! Get my dad and tell him there's some on out there. " Bruce walked up to the window.

"Of course, but what will you-" Alfred turned around to see that Bruce had gotten out through the window, he knew he couldn't catch up to Bruce so he quickly went to Thomas.

Bruce climbed through the dark wood's, his training had prepared him well as he traversed the forest like an animal, he enjoyed finally cutting lose and using his skills for once, he was catching up to the attacker whowasn't even trying to stay quiet, it was clearly a trap but Bruce didn't care, he knew the grounds better than anyone, the attacker was in his domain. He lept onto one last branch and stayed there, the attacker had stopped moving, Bruce closed his eyes and listened carefully for any noise, that's when he heard something in the wind.

"Time to die kid! " Said Deathstroke as he swung his sword behind Bruce's, he managed to cut some hairs off the boys head as he dodged the attack, he was then met up with a powerful kick to the stomach that sen him flying through the air. He grabbed a branch and balanced himself on it.

"Not bad kid, cough, not bad at all, but if you think you're alien power are gonna help you, you're out of luck, im the best at what I do. " Deathstroke placed his swords to his right hand while grabbing for something on his belt with his left.

"If you think you're fancy toys are gonna help you, then you must be as stupid as you look gramps. " Bruce chuckled at the assassins who was annoyed by the teenagers arrogance.

The two stared each other down, Deathstroke made the first move by throwing two grenades, Bruce used his superior strength to jump in the air avoiding the blasts, from the smoke he saw 8 knives coming towards him, he managed to dodge a few but 3 stabbed him in the left arm. Bruce fell to the ground as he took the knives out and placed two in his hands and one in his mouth. The wounds healed instantly.

"So, its true what they say about your kind, super strength AND healing factor, I wonder what other nasty surprises you got for me. "

Bruce didn't bother to answer, Deathstroke lept at him from the air, he struck with his sword but Bruce'sevade left it stuck to the ground. Bruce took his right knife and went to stab the assassin in the head,Deathstroke grabbed the boys hand but barely manages to keep it from cutting his skin, Bruce then spun around and stabbed Deathstroke in the knee with his right knife.

"Damn! " Deathstroke thought to himself, the injury was well placed as he couldn't keep his balance up, he does however mange to dodge Bruce's left knife which stabs him in the knee and not in the throat asoriginally intended, Bruce then kicked him across the open field an into a tree, he then spat the third knife from his mouth and threw it at the assassin, he only managed to cut his cheek. Bruce then grabbed the assassins sword, he was met with a nasty surprise as the sword electrocuted him.

"Stupid kid! You should have just killed me, now you're dead. " Deathstroke smiled under his mask as he drew his gun, Bruce was still being electrocuted and couldn't dodge the gun fire, Deathstroke shoots him in the middle of the torso, in his right shoulder and both of his legs.

Bruce finally was able to release the sword as he fell on the ground, he was bleeding but he hoped thatDeathstrokes' injuries would slow him down enough for Bruce to heal. He was wrong as Deathstroke kicked him in the face, his nose breaking in the process.

"You know what kid... Il give you this, you actually managed to hurt me and fight me off for a while, so as your reward, Il make your death quick and painless.... mostly. " Deathstroke took his sword and held it above Bruce's head, the blade was coming down to stab him clear through the skull, for Bruce time was slowing down, he only thought about what was going to happen to his parents and Alfred, he closed his eyes and accepted his fate. Then his eyes opened and were glowing completely red.

Deathstrokes' sword was stuck in place, it was as if some invisible hands were keeping it in place, the boy had gotten on his feet but looked possessed, he simply blinked sending a powerful shock wave that sentDeathstroke flying through the forest, however the invisible Force was throwing him around like a rag doll, constantly shifting and twisting his body as it crashed through rocks and trees, he then returned Bruce.

"Cough, cough, what are you?! " The assassin was floating off the ground, Bruce turned to face him, he extended his hand forward with his index fingers pointing to the killer, then lightning started coming out of them.

Deathstroke could only stand there helpless as the electricity slowly killed him, then he found himself being hurtled at Bruce who raised his feet above Deathstrokes' head, that's when he brought it down like a hammer, every bone in the assassins head felt like it was being crushed by a 20 ton hover train.

Bruce then grabbed him by the throat he took off the killers mask revealing a older man with dozens of scars on it and a missing left eye.

"You will only be allowed to live, for you are to pathetic and worthless to kill! " Bruce sounded completelypossessed, when he spoke hundreds of other voices were coming out of him, like echoes, some male, some female but all of them angry. He then dropped the near dead man on the floor and his eyes stopped glowing.

Bruce placed his palm on his hand, his head was on fire. "Wh-what... happened?! " Bruce's eyes widened in shock as he found Deathstroke there on the floor, nearly dead and bleeding heavily, he then turned around to see his dad and Alfred who witnessed the whole thing.

"Dad! I... I didn't mean too... " Bruce collapsed on the ground, Thomas and Alfred ran up to him and started carrying him back to the mansion, Thomas tried to see if Deathstroke was still alive but he had vanished, only a small communication device was on him, it recorded everything, Thomas destroyed it knowing full well who the assassins employer was.

"Master Wayne? We need to get Bruce home now! His vital signs are not well. " Thomas nodded at the droid as they both ran back as fast as they could.

"Im sorry Bruce, looks like you're going to have to leave early. " Thomas thought to himself, his eyes full of tears knowing that this was his sons last day on Earth.

To be continued.....

BOOK 1: CLONE WARS

GREAT BEGINNINGS PART 1

Year 2180, Milk Way Galaxy, Sol System, Earth, Wayne Manor

"My answer is the same, I cant tell you until the time is right. "

"Is it about Udina?

Alfred didn't say a word, his silence a clear answer to the question. "All right, if it really is about him then Il drop it, come on, we better get up there before mom gets worried again. "

They entered a round elevator, it was made out of Thorium, a rare and incredibly expensive metal found only ont he most remote planets in the galaxies. Its unique properties made the secret tunnels undetectable by any outside sensors, the whole underground complex was virtually invisible.

"Your mother is just looking out for you master Bruce, shes never really liked that you had too... well constantly live like this. "

"I know she doesn't Alfred, but you've been training me for over 10 years, I think I can start protecting myself. "

"I know you do Bruce, but what Udinas been doing for the past few years scares even me, I dont want him to capture you and turn you into his own tin soldier. "

"I cant hide from him forever Alfred, one day, hes going to pay for what hes done to my people. " Bruce'svoice fell to a whisper with anger and rage in his eyes.

"I know Bruce, but for now enjoy yourself, your father is letting you have all the fun you want before you leave for your trip. "

"Thanks Alfred, ive been cooped up down there for days now, I cant wait to hit the city and have some fun. " Bruce placed the towel over his shoulders and smiled at his robotic friend as the elevator opened.

Bruce and Alfred exited the elevator and saw a dozens of maids running around, Bruce's birthday was apparently a big deal since everyone from admirals, generals to even high ranking political officials were all coming. No doubt to gain favor with Thomas who had become a respected surgeon and a leading politician in peaceful human/alien relations.

"Bruce! Alfred! Get up here before some one sees you! " Alfred and Bruce turned around to see Martha waving to them to get up the stairs. They simply complied and went up the stairs.

"Bruce! Look at you, I need to get you out of those clothes before those vultures start asking questions. " Said Martha as she took of Bruce's kimono off, she handed him over a tuxedo, the style of the monkey suitsdidn't change over the centuries, Bruce never liked them, he always thought it made him look like thebeaurocrats he despised so much.

"Stop struggling, I need to get this collar on you, there, you look great! " She said with a large smile running across her face, she thought Bruce looked great, he on the other hand wanted to rip it off, he felt like he was suffocating.

"Mom, I look like an idiot in this. " He tried to get his collar off, he almost succeeded but his mother grabbed it and started putting it back into place.

"Stop it, you look great, you remind me of your dad when he was your age. " Martha's eyes drifted to another place, despite being adopted, Martha always considered Bruce her son and never acted like he was different and she wasn't wrong, he had great resemblance to Thomas despite not being blood related to him in any way.

"Don't you dare take that off! I dont want to follow you around all night. "

"Leave the boy alone Martha, its his birthday for crying out loud. " They both turned around to see Thomas standing on the edge of the door, he still had his cane with him, he didn't really need it but old habbits die hard. He was clearly aging with small streaks of grey in his hair.

"You look great champ, just hold out this one night and I promise, for the next few days we can do anything you want, just the 4 of us. "

Bruce sighed heavily but just nodded back to his dad, knowing that there was no getting out of this one. Alfred interrupted them. "We should get down there, the sun is falling and the first guests will arrive soon. "

"Of course, Bruce... why dont you go down there and tell the maids the prepare the orderves. " Thomasstepped out of the way and placed his hand on the door nob. Bruce noticed that Martha and Thomas'sexpressions became cold, he did as he was told and exited the room, he walked to the stairs and heard the door close, that's when he sneaked back to it and started listening in on the conversation.

"I dont know if I can keep lying to him Tom, I mean hes only 14 years old and were already sending him to a galaxy by himself. " Martha sat on the bed with tears in her eyes. Thomas sat next to her and hugged her.

"I know Martha, I know, but we have to, master Yoda told me that he has to leave at this time, if we leave his Force and Vidothian power's unchecked, it can only end badly. " He whispered in her ear and kissed her on the forehead.

"If I may sir, I would like to accompany Bruce to the Jedi temple, he will need some one over there and who knows how long he may be gone, he cannot do it alone. "

Thomas thought about it for a moment, the entire room was silent but then he got off the bed and looked at the droid.

"All right Alfred, you can go with him, you've been his friend his entire life and I trust that you'll make sure nothing happens to him. "

"Thank you master Wayne... we should get down there sir, the first guests need to be greeted. " Bruce quickly sneaked down the stairs and began directing the maids to get the food out on time. His mind was racing with what he just heard, but he couldn't deal with it now, many political figures along with Udina were coming to the party and he didn't want to trouble his parents further. The first cars arrived, Thomas, Martha and Alfred all came down the stairs and went to greet them.

A black car was on the road, listening in on the conversation between the Wayne's and their droid. His face was obscured by shadows but his clothes a clear sign of some one wealthy and powerful.

"Justin, get my contact on the holoscreen, I have a new assignment for him. "

Sol System, Earth, Vancouver.

In a dark alley 4 heavily armed mercenaries were standing around waiting for their employer to arrive with the money. A black limo came up to them, a Turian exited it with a briefcase and two bodyguards of his own.

"You got the money? " Said the masked Batarian.

The Turian only nodded and snapped his fingers, his bodyguard put the briefcase on the ground. TheBatarian came up to it and saw hundreds of thousands of credits within, just as he reached out for the money his head exploded in a pool of blood.

All of them took their guns out and started looking for the shooter. Two mercenaries turned their back to the open end of the alley, a mistake for the killer came up behind them and sliced their heads clean off. Theremaining thugs pointed their guns at the assassin but he was two fast for them, the last mercenary and the two body guards already had bullets in their skulls, they were dead before they even hit the ground.

The Turian fell on his feet and scrambled for a nearby gun. He managed to reach a pistol before the assassins stepped on his arm. "Aaarrgghhh, who are you?! " He yelled at the man. The Turians eyes widened in shock as he saw who his killer was, before he could even speak the asasin threw him on his own car and placed and incendiary grenade on it with a 30 second timer on it.

"P-p-lease! Il give you money, women, power anything you want just dont do th- AAAAAAA" He screamed in pain as the asasin took two knifes, pierced them through his arm pinning to the car, the Turian screamed there like a rabid animal as the grenade went off and he burned alive.

The assassin stood there watching him. His show was interrupted when a call came on his communication device.

"Who is this? " The assassins spoke, his voice was raspy and he was clearly an older man by the sound of it.

"Now now, is that anyway to speak to your best client? "

"Just tell me what you want Udina, im in no mood. "

"Oh you will be once I tell you who you're next target is, after all isn't that what you love the most about your job? Eh Deathstroke the Terminator! "

PROLOGUE

Part 4

The Sith quickly made his way to Qui-Gon and Thomas, his light saber drawn and aimed at cutting the medical officers head. Thomas hears the Siths speeder and turns around to see him, he cuts Thomas on his cheek but fails to kill him. Qui-Gon releases a ball of Force energy at the speeder, the vehicle and its rider spin uncontrollably in the air before falling to the ground and blowing up.

"Get up, now! Take the child away from here and do not turn back! " Qui-Gon as he grabs Thomas by the arm and brings him back to his feet. He then turns on his light saber and gets in his fighting stance.

"What do you mean? There's no way he could have survived that! " Suddenly the Sith exits the flames, most of his cloak burned off revealing most of his upper torso, it is also covered in black tattoos and dozens of scars all over his body.

"I must admit, I did not expect you two to survive this long, my master would be very disappointed in me, but there's still plenty of time to rectify that. " The Sith finally spoke, his voice raspy and sounds almost like some one yelling in a tunnel, a dark echo coming after every word spoken.

"Your master? "

"You dont need to worry yourself with that Jedi, because, hehe, niether of you will leaving this planet allive! " His eyes widened with a maniacal smirk running across his face, he turned on the second light saber on his hilt and lept into the air, he then fire a Force push from beneath his feet and landed in between them like a rocket, he then used another telekinetic blast to push the medical officer and Jedi away from each other.

Thomas rolled around the floor but quickly got his bearings, he grabbed his pistol and began firing at the Sith, none of his shots managed to hit him, he become frustrated when the Sith let of a small chuckle, clearly mocking at him.

Qui-Gon jumped behind the Sith kicking him in the head, the Sith turned his attention to Qui-Gon, they both stared each other down before leaping their blades clashing, they stayed that way for a moment before they started blazing around each other, Sith and Jedi attacking and each other without even flinching. Thomas began running deeper into the wood's realizing that he's only a burden.

Qui-Gon felt himself tiring quickly, his aging body could not keep up with the younger Sith who was clearly not even giving it his all. He tried to use more and more Force power to break through the Siths defense to no avail. Qui-Gon paused for a split second but the Sith only smirked and then began his barrage.

"Time to die, Jedi scum. "

The Sith began attacking Qui-Gon with all his physical and telekinetic power, Qui-Gon was a master, but his fightng style had only a few defensive movements, the Jedi found his heart racing and he could see that the Sith was just toying with him now, the Sith placed both his hands on his light saber and hit Qui-Gons, the impact was so massive it sent Qui-Gon flying through several trees. He hits the last one without breaking it.

"C-cant, pant, pant. " His last words before he fell unconscious, his body and spirit broken. The Sith took a moment to watch his enemy lie there completely destroyed, he relished in his victory before turning his attention to the fleeing medical officer. He used Force speed to hunt him down faster.

Thomas ran like a man possessed, not even looking back too see if he was being followed, he slowed down as his heart was racing and he needed to rest for a minute. He took his backpack off and looked to see if the baby was still safe, strangely the boy was asleep though it all, Thomas let out a small laugh and placed the backpack back in its place. That's when red light saber came crashing through the forest cutting down trees.

"Oh no....... " Thomas whispered to himself, realizing that Qui-Gon failed to beat the Sith, he fell on the ground and knelt below a nearby rock, it gave him enough shelter and a small vantage point to see where the Sith was coming from.

"Come out, come out where ever you are, little soldier, if you give me the boy I promise I wont hurt you... much. " He again made a smirk after the last word, he closed his eyes and began using the Force to senseThomas's position. Thomas once again took his back pack and started fiddling around with it just as he once again found himself in the air seemingly being choked by an invisible force.

"Wha-t did you d-o with Qu-i-Gon. " Thomas as he clenched his arms over his neck trying to ease the pain, but it wasn't working.

"Don't worry, hes alive, just barely, now the boy. " He used his left hand to make a small gesture, the backpack slips off Thomas's back and into the hands off, he opened the backpack to find a nasty surprise waiting for him. A grenade. Before the Sith could react, the explosive went off, the Sith fell on his back his body engulfed in flames and smoke.

"That's how us soldiers do things, you red skinned asshole. " Thomas ran back to the rock and found the boy still sleeping, he smiled to himself and placed the baby in his arms and returned to the beacon.

He returned to the clearing and checked the beacon, thankfully it was still functional, Thomas heard a rustle in the nearby bushes and found a wounded Qui-Gon slowly walking to him, his arm clutching his bleeding thigh.

"I am alright, but I would appreciate if you're squad could arrive soon. "

The shuttle did arrive, Kahlee and Anderson ran out and tended to Qui-Gons wounds, they carried him and the baby into the shuttle.

"Man, Tom you look like hammered shit. " Anderson patting Thomas on the back.

"Nice too see you too buddy. "

A red light saber came again cutting through the forest, this time no one noticed it until it passed byThomas's leg, cutting off just above the knee.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! " Thomas fell on the ground grabbing his wound with both hands, the injury was like some one had burned into his flesh, the end of his stump burning.

The Sith emerged from the forest his light saber drawn, he was heavily burned from the grenade, but his injuries did not seem to slow him down as he once again raced toward the soldiers, he managed to get close to Anderson just when a loud BOOM was heard. The Sith fell down on the ground, his head bleeding, Anderson turned to see Kahlee with her sniper rifle, the barrel still smoking from the fired bullet.

Anderson carried Thomas onto the shuttle, he was still screaming in pain and nearly unconscious, he grabbed Anderson by the collar and whispered in his ear.

"Get us to Hackett, don't tell anyone what happened and listen to the Jedi, do you understand me?! "

Anderson just nodded and watched his friend fall asleep. Thomas found himself back on Earth, with his wife Martha on a picknick, it was the day he proposed to her. She gasped in excitement and gently said. "Yes. " And kissed him on the lips.

He wakes up on a hospital bed, surrounded by several medical life support machines around him. His vision was still blurry but he could see that he was still on a ship, the equipment was not from a civilian hospital but military. His vision cleared up when some one entered the room. He immediately recognized the man as admiral Hackett.

"Good to see you're alright Tom, you've been out cold for a week now. "

"Thank you sir, wait? I've been out for a week?! What about the kid?! "

"Don't worry son, the boys safe and were keeping him a secret, you're friend, Qui-Gon told me about what happened down there... I'm sorry Thomas, we.... could save your leg in time. " He voice was low almost like a whisper.

Thomas slowly put his legs on the floor and saw that his right leg had been replaced by a robotic one. Hewasn't shocked, he heard about the cutting power of the light saber, still he couldn't believe that his leg was gone.

"Take me to the kid, we need to talk about what to do with him. "

"Of course, but you'll need this. " Hackett handed him a very simple wooden cane, nothing fancy but it did the job well. Hackett grabbed Thomas by his left arm while Thomas learned to handle himself with his cane on the right.

They both walked down a long hallway until they entered a room, it was the admirals own sleeping quarters, but they were not alone. Kahlee, Anderson, Qui-Gon and the baby were all there along with a small figure who was also hooded, he was sitting on a levitating chair. Thomas sat himself down on the only available seat smiled at his squad mates, he felt like crap but didn't want to worry them anymore.

"It is good to that you're still with us my friend. " Qui-Gon broke silence and smiled at the medical officer, hewasn't in such great shape either will bandages over his palms and face.

"Before we start, Tom I would like to introduce to Grandmaster of the Jedi Order, Yoda. "

The small figure took of his cloak, he was a green alien, to Thomas he looked like a small goblin from old fairy tales, he was very old by the looks of it but also there was something very powerful about him.

"Good too meet you it is, young master Wayne. " Tom made just made a large smile on his face and nodded at the master.

"Now Tom, you asked me to keep this boy a secret, Ive trusted you this far and I even got the Grandmaster of the Jedi here, but no we you have to tell us why all the secrecy. " Hackett went back to his trademark cool attitude.

"Sigh, there is a politician back on Earth called Donnell Udina, hes a power hungry tyrant who has been backstabbing his way to the top, I know that he would stop at nothing to get his hands on this boy and just use him as a tool to gain more political power. If Udina goes any further he might become head of the Alliance, we cannot let that happen. "

"But know you should that this boy powerful in the Force he is. "

What?! " Thomas just sat there shocked, he knew things had just gotten harder.

"Indeed and considering the Councils policy of locking up every Force user in camps on distant worlds, I recommend that they boy go with us, back to Coruscant. "

"No! I mean, sigh, I know that you two mean well, but I can't let this boy go, I made a vow to his father that I would take care of him and I will. "

"Don't be stupid Tom! I know Udina too and he wont stop as soon as they hear he's alive-" Thomas interrupted him.

"Then we say he died, well say that he died and since there are already rumors of my wife being pregnant, I could just take him with me and adopt him. "

"Vidothians are not only Force powerful, they can bend the elements, their strength 20 times that of any race, their intellect unparalleled, you cannot leave this boy unchecked. "

"I wont! I might not look it but Il train him, Il make sure he has the knowledge, skills and equipment to protect himself, Il keep him inline and I will make sure nothing happens to him, but if something ever does.... "

"Welcome he will be in the Jedi Order. " Everyone looked at Yoda with shock, they didn't expect him to show such kindness to a complete stranger.

"But know this young master Wayne, your boy travel he will need too, for if his power left unchecked it is, destroy us it will. At the age of 14, travel to Coruscant he will and his Jedi training begin it will. "

"Why 14? "

"That is the time when the true Vidothian in him released will be and he must be ready by then, in these 14 years, teach to him you must the arts of battle, strategy and politics, a great darkness is coming and much training he must have before he leaves. "

"I don't know what to say. " Tom chuckled.

"No need to say anything, I look forward to seeing the boy, until then many preparations will need to be made. " He approaches Thomas with his flying chair and hands him instructions. "Follow these you will and I contact we shall stay, thank you for welcoming us on board your ship. "

Yoda and Qui-Gon quietly left the ship, leaving the soldiers all alone with the baby.

"I know its a lot to ask for, but I hope I can count on you guys to keep this a secret. "

"Were going to do more than that, were going to help you, if this kids going to be a handful like Yoda said, then you're going to need all the help you can get. " Said Anderson while placing his hand on Thomas'sshoulder.

Thomas nodded at his friend and walked to the baby, he picked him up and put his finger near the baby's mouth, the child grabbed him gently and smiled at him.

"You're going to have to name him. " Said Kahlee.

"What do you guys think about the name.... Bruce? "

To be continued in Book 1: Clone Wars

PROLOGUE PART 3: Losses and Plans

As Thomas found himself floating above the air and hurling towards the hooded aliens light saber, he closed his eyes and ready for the worst. Suddenly another hooded figure crashed through the window and kicked the in the head, bringing him to his knees. Thomas fell on the ground, watching as the two figures begin a light saber duel.

The new arrival was a human downed in brown Jedi robes and green light saber, his head concealed but a goatee clearly visible and long brown hair coming out of his hood. The Force users seemed hypnotized as they didn't even pay attention to the Alliance soldier. Thomas took this opportunity to get to the still crying child. Just as his arm reached out to the baby, the Sith stepped on it and hurled the Jedi through a wall with a powerful Force Push.

"Dont think ive forgotten about you. " Said the red skinned Sith as he slowly crushed Thomases leg with his sheer brute strength. Thomas cried out in pain before taking his knife and stabbing the Sith in the leg repeatedly. He stepped away from the medical officer as the Jedi once again entered the fray. Thomas rolled on the floor, grabbed his assault rifle and began firing relentlessly at the Sith. None of his shots manage to hit him.

"You! GET OUT OF THE WAY! " Thomas yelled at the Jedi as he grabbed his second grenade, the Jedi noticed this and flipped right next to Thomas as the soldier threw the grenade at the Sith. He was blown out of the room and onto the courtyard.

"Get the child out of here, I will deal with our friend. " The Jedi jumped out through the hole in the wall in pursuit of the Sith, Thomas turned his attention back to the baby, he placed the infant in his arms and ran out of the mansion before anything else could try to kill him.

"Its okay little guy, im not going to let anything happen to you I promise. " Thomas smiled at the boy calming him down, the baby even let out a small laugh back at the soldier.

"Our friend has escaped, I assume the child is safe? " Thomas heard a monotone voice, he turned around to find the Jedi behind him, with his hood down. He got a clear look at the man, he seemed in his mid 40s, with strong eyes and a strong build, evidence of many years of experience.

"The babies fine, but we need to get him out of here, there could be more Sith here. "

"I doubt that, if there were more of them we would have met them by now, Sith are not known to shy away from a battle. "

"Is that why the Jedi are here? "

"Precisely, there have been rumors of a new Sith order in the Republic systems, I doubt that they would stay away from something like this. " The Jedi looked on at the city, burning even more, with buildings starting to crumble and falling to pieces. He snaps out of his slight trance and turns his attention to the soldier.

"Forgive me, I havent introduced myself, I am Qui-Gon-Jin, Jedi Master of the Republic, you are Thomas Wayne am I correct? " He extended his hand for a handshake.

"Why am I the only person here who hasn't been briefed on the personal involved. " He shakes Qui-Gons hand clearly annoyed with the lack of intel.

"I doubt your superior officers expected a Jedi to get involved, but we cannot dally here, the Batarian forces here have been seemingly routed, but we should get the child off worl-" He was interrupted as Thomases communication ear piece started glowing, he activated it and responded to the message.

"This is medical officer Wayne, Kahlee is that you? "

"No Tom, its David, listen you guys have to get away from that mansion, there's some experimental Batarian weapon down there, were sending a shuttle your way, get the hell out of there now! " Anderson blurred out the situation to Thomas, some of it not making any sense.

"Whoa, whoa, slow down David, what secret weapon? "

The ground began to shake once more, this time a giant black octopus looking space ship came out of the ground. Bigger than any ships either of the two men had seen in their lives, with glowing symbols all over it and red electricity coming out of the metallic tentacles. They starred in awe as the ship turned in their direction. Thats when it fired....

The black ships massive laser attack obliterated half of the mansion defenses in a single blast. Qui-Gon and Thomas fell on their backs, their vision blured and ringing in their ears. Thomas still held onto the child, but when his vision cleared up all he could see what Vidothian soldiers all burning to death, yelling in severe pain, begging for it to stop. Thomas just laid there, completely frozen with his eyes widened in horror.

"Wayne, WAYNE! " He could hear some one calling out to him, but he didn't turn to see who, then he found a pair of hands dragging him through the dirt and back into the still standing mansion. Tom finally snapped out of it and saw an injured Qui-Gon standing over him.

"Wh-what.... happened? " Thomas whispering to the Jedi with his right hand shaking uncontrollably.

"Wayne, you need to get up now! That ship already took out 6 Republic ships, we need to get out of here now or we will all die! "

"Y-yeah, you're right, when I got here, the-there were a series of tunnel underneath this place, we co-cou-could use those to escape. "

Qui-Gon began searching for any hatches on the floor, the black ship was making a very loud noise and it only grew larger, indicating that it was coming up to their position. Qui-Gon found a single hatch and used his light saber to cut it open.

"Come on! Hurry! " Qui-Gon waving to Thomas.

Thomas got back on his feet and ran to the hatch, but not before taking one last look at the ship. He would later regret doing so as it would haunt his dreams for many years to come.

They entered the tunnel, Qui-Gon lit it up with his green light saber. He stood there with his eyes closed.

"What are you doing? "

"I am using the Force to detect any traps in the area, follow my lead and try to-"

"I know, I know! Do exactly what you do and I wont get my legs blown off, get on with it! " Thomas still in shock angrily yelling at the Jedi, still in shock about what happened and wonder whats going to happen to the child now that both of his parents are dead.

They slowly walked through the tunnel, not saying a word to each other, Thomas broke the silence after saying nothing for 15 minutes.

"I.... I'm sorry for snapping at you, it's just, I've never seen something like that.... that thing and those men.... "

"You need not explain yourself to me my friend, ive also seen many of my comrades fall on the front lines, but I sense you are worried about much more than just the Batarian ship. "

Thomas once again didnt say anything for a while, he wanted to trust this man since he did just save his life twice, but the Republic and Council were enemies and telling him that the family that kept the peace between two whole galaxies was now almost wiped and that this boy is the only one left didn't appeal to him. But he decided to risk it anyway.

"The boys parents are dead..... the Sith killed his mother, his father was on center of the lasers blast, he.... probably hasn't made it either. " Thomas clearly saddened by the events and on the verge of breaking down.

"I.... see, you need not worry yourself my friend, I will not abuse this knowledge, but I suggest that you keep quiet about who the boy is for now, I have some friends who can help us decide on his future, but for now, lets just make sure we get out of here alive eh? " The Jedi let an out a small laugh at that last part, Thomas felt better now knowing he had some one to help him out.

They reached another pair of ladders, Qui-Gon turned off his light saber and went up first, after a moment of silince he let off a faint whistle that let Thomas know the coast was clear. Thomas looked at the boy once more before going up.

"All right kid, things are going to get bad up there and I'm talking to a baby so you probably don't get what im saying, but im going to put you in my backpack now so please don't make any noise okay? Do you understand me?" Thomas made a smirk and the baby once again let off a small laugh.

"Il take that as yes then. " He placed his backpack on the floor and gently placed the baby in it, he left the top open ever so slightly, allowing the boy to breathe. He then climbed up the ladder and found himself again in the forest. They had gone farther than Thomas had expected as the mansion looked like a brown spot in the distance.

"Kahlee, Anderson, im outside the mansion with a friend here, I need you two to come pick me up but don't let anyone else come with you. "

Kahlee turned her communication device on. "What?! Why wouldn't we let anyone else come? Whats going on there? " She was clearly annoyed and suspicious.

"Listen to me. " He started whispering. "The Revan family is dead, their kids the only one left, I need you two to pick me up discreetly and get me to the Arcturus. "

"This isn't the time for your crap Tom, im getting the field marshal here" Thomas interrupted here before she could finish.

"Goddamn it Kahlee! If you get that field marshal there, every person in two fucking galaxies will know this kid is an orphan and they'll come after him, ive dealt with bad people Kahlee, powerful people who wouldn't stop until the turned this boy into a tool for their own plans, so now you will get me back to the Arcturus without letting anyone know or I swear to God if anything happens to this kid I will never ever forgive you! Do you fucking understand me! "

There was only silence before Kahlee finally answered him. "All right, your areas mostly safe and that black ships went up to fight the fleet, Davids going to get to you soon. "

Thomas didnt even bother to answer her, he just turned his communication device off and planet a small beacon on the ground.

"it's not my business, but with a delicate situation like this, you don't need anymore enemies. " Qui-Gon seemingly appeared out of nowhere, he heard everything which made Thomas a little ashamed, letting himself explode like that with a Jedi master watching him.

"I appreciate your advice, but I just want to get off this rock and back home. "

They both sat down on the edge of the forest, waiting for the shuttle to arrive. The Sith watches them from afar with his binoculars, he examines the closely and notices a small hand stick out of the medical officers backpack. He puts them down and gets on his speeder and begins to charge at them, his light saber drawn and ready for battle.

To be continued....

Prologue Part 2: Battle for Zur-En-Arrh

As the Republic/Council fleet finished its first bombardment, the Batarians quickly returned fire, the Arcturus was shaking uncontrollably from the attack but only took minimal damage.

"Release the fighters, I want that fleet out-of-the-way for the ground assault. " Hackett with his arms again crossed behind his back addressing the deck officer.

The officer used his holoscreen to send the order to every ship in the fleets, within minutes the entire sky was lit up with small fighters on both sides running after each other trying to outmanuveur the opposition, the larger ships again started firing at each other. In the launch bay, Delta Squad begin entering their shuttles. The Arcturus again begins shaking causing some of their gear to fall on the ground and scatter.

"Sounds like all hells breaking loose out there, I hope we can managae to land on the planet, I do NOT want to die out there in the vacuum. " Said Thomas as he desperately tries to get all his medical equipment back in his back pack.

"Weve got the most important job, Hacketts probably going to order every fighter here to cover our asses until we hit the ground, im more worried about whats going to happen when we land, the Batarians are nasty fuckers in close quarters. " Anderson responding to Thomas.

"All right, are you two ready? I dont want to get down there then listen to you cry about something being missing. " Kahlee cutting in while bolstering her sniper rifle in the pod.

The two of her team mates slightly nodded and all three of them entered their pods. They buckled themselves tightly and laid there for a few minutes when Hackett showed up at the on board holo screens.

"All Delta, you have been briefed on your mission, you will be hitting the mansion of the Revan family where they're being protected by a garrison of Vidothian soldiers, there will be a system of bunkers that will get you from the drop point to the mansion, but be warned, the Batarians are hitting them ground hard with artillery, so keep your heads down. "

"We wont fail you sir. " Kahlee saluting the admiral once more.

"I know you wont, Hackett out. "

The three launch pods slowly decompress and are launch, the squad is immedietly meet with massive explosions and jet flying all around them. They find themselves literally in the middle of the battle. Kahlee and Anderson don't mind it but Thomas begins to sweat uncontrollably, he's never been this afraid of a battle in his life.

"Dont worry Tom, I promise nothings gonna happen to ya, Martha would have my ass otherwise. " Anderson snaps Tom out of it and they both start laughing when a rocket his the side of Thomases pod, the impact sends him miles away from the drop point. Kahlee and Anderson can only look on helplessly as they're friend tries to reactive the pod shields before he burns up in the atmosphere.

"Shit, shit, shit, shit, SHIT! " Thomas yelling at the top of his lungs as he tries to reconnect the wires for the shields, his pod quickly enteres the atmosphere and it becomes unbearably hot, he passes out from the intense heat before reactivating the shields, they barely turn on in time to stop him from being burned alive.

He manages to wake up shortly thereafter and lands safely on the planet. He immedietly kicks the door and falls on his back while coughing and panting uncontrolably, he takes his helmet off and takes a sip of water from his backpack. He again falls to his back slighlty laughing at himself and thanking God that he's alive. His rest is interrupted when Kahlee calls to him on the radio.

"Tom?! Tom are you there?! " She yells at him over the radio clearly worried.

"Yeah,.... yeah im fine, I landed a few clicks north of where you two are. "

"Sigh, good, we made it to the drop point and were making our way to you, you landed closer to the mansion than we did. "

"I guess that Batarian artilery isnt so nasty eh? " He gets back on his feet and puts his backpack on, takes his assault rifle and prepares to move out.

"Listen, if im closer to the objective, why don't I just meet up with the Vidothians while you guys call Hackett and secure a shuttle to get off this rock. "

Thomas found himself on top of a hill, surrounded by a forest very similair to the ones on Earth, he turns around to see giant white buildings south of his position, the city is on fire with Batarian artillery guns on the edges of the city, firing on a Republic ship that slowly descends to the ground.

He then notices a giant mansion near the city, protected by a an entire garrison of Vidothain soldiers fighting Batarian soldiers with everything from guns, to biotics, to Force powers and some even shoot fire out of their fists.

He deceends down to the hill, once again looks at the Batarians and his surroundings, with the cover of the forest and the artilery distracted, Thomas begins running like a man possessed, not slowing down and his heart pounding like crazy.

As he crosses the halfway point however, the forest becomes less and less thick and he hears a raspy voice in the background barking orders. "Get him! " Said the voice in the background, almost immediately Thomas falls on the ground taking cover in the forest as a barrage of bullets narrowly hit him.

The Batarian soldiers start running to his position, Thomas lays there on the ground and switches his rifle to its secondary shotgun function. He rolls around and manages to get to a standing tree for cover. He very slowly and quietly gets back on his feet, closes his eyes for a moment, as he opens them he jumps out of cover and fires at the enemy.

Boom, boom, boom. The shoots were incredibly loud, but Thomas doesnt notice them from the adrenaline rush, he blows 3 Batarian soldiers heads off then throws one of his grenades as he falls back onto the ground, the grenade kills 4 Batarians while blowing off another's right leg and arm off.

"AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. " The wounded Batarian screamed in pain, he curses in his language but Thomas doesnt know what hes saying. He gets back on his knees and examens the area for soldiers, after 2 minutes when there are none left, he walks up to the Batarian with his rifle pointing at the aliens head.

"Piece of shit human! You will pay for this and for what you did on Elysium. " Said the Batarian officer while desperately clinging to whats left of his right leg.

"Tell it to some one who cares, you four eyed freak! " Tom fired another round to the officers head, blowing it off completely. He stands there for a minute before he notices a gun barrel to his head.

"A human? About time you people got here, who are you and what are you doing here. " Said a cold and annoyed voice, Thomas thought about saying nothing, but his voice was clearly not Batarian, he took and chance and told the soldier everything.

"My name is medical officer Thomas Wayne of the Human Alliance. " He closed his eyes expecting to get shot in the head, but the barrel of the gun was lowered and he slowly turned around to see who was just holding him at gun point. It was a Vidothian soldier in full armor, his face and features completely covered.

"Officer Wayne eh? Forgive me for that, your admiral Hackett told me that you and your squad would be coming. " The soldiers tone immedietly turned from hostile to friendly and he extended his arm to Thomas for a handshake, Thomas complied and the soldier gave him a small nod as a sign follow him to the mansion.

"Weve been expecting you for a few days now, but what happened to the rest of your squad? "

"I was seperated from them during the drop down to the planet, they should be arriving her in about an hour, is the family safe? "

The soldier reaches a wall of the mansion, he places his hand on it and there is seemingly a built-in DNA scanner, the door opens with a dark tunnel that seemingly leads to the heart of the mansion.

"Yes the familys safe, although I reccommned that you stick close to me, since you dont have a visor of any kind the tunnel is dark and riddled with traps, so just do what I do and hopefully nothing bad will happen. "

Thomas follows the soldier zig zagging around all sorts off traps from mines to medieval style poison darts shooting from the walls. Wayne doesn't bother talking to the soldier any further clearly seeing that he's in mood for small talk.

They reach the access hatch, the soldier again usses a DNA scanner built into the wall, the hatch opens leading them to a small elevator. They stay in it for a few minutes before reaching the outer wall of the mansion.

Thomas is shocked too see dozens of Maikos, artilery turrets and hundreds of soldiers running aroun setting up further baricades and mounting small biotic shields. Hes snapped out of it when a soldier with Vidothian armor approaches him, he doesn't have a helmet, with a long brown cape and a light saber on his belt.

"Grettings, im commander Korvo Revan, youre.... Thomas Wayne correct? Its good that you made it here. " The soldiers tone was very friendly and he seemed genuinely excited for Thomas being there.

"Revan.... as in... " Thomas was cut off before he could finish. "As in the same family you were sent here to guard, me and my wife arent soldiers but we asked for you specifically to take care of our son while we evacuate. "

"Me? Why me? " Thomases eyes widened and he was clearly shocked.

"Because our families are not so different and youre well known as a capable doctor and philanthropist, I needed some one who could understand our situation and not some rich kid who holds a gun upside down. " They both chuckled at the last part before Thomas got back on the matter at hand.

"Wait, if you're species can heal injuries automatically and are resistant to diseases, then why ask for a medical officer. "

Korvo gave him a small hand gesture, the two men began walking to the mansion with soldiers saluting them both on the way there. The entire mansion was walled off barriers and barricades, while the mansion itself seemed rather old compared to the rest of the city.

"We Vidothians are a highly resistant species, however until we reach the age of 5, were no less vulnerable than a human child. Thats why we needed the best the Alliance could offer, I will not allow my son to die here. " Anger and admiration were clear in his words.

A soldier ran up to Korvo with news. "Commander, the Batarians are amassing a massive strike force on the edge of the mansion grounds, we need you back on the front. "

Korvo just nodded and the soldier left, he again turned his attention to Thomas. "I need to go back, the mansiongaurds will let you in, please.... don't let anything happen to my son. " He placed his hand on Thomases shoulder while saying that last part.

"I promise, nothing bad will happen to him. " Korvo left as Thomas opened the door the mansion. He was shocked to see all of the guards murdered on the ground floor. Massive laser like cuts all over their bodies while many of them were missing their arms, legs and sometimes being cut totally in half. Thats when he heard the baby cry.

Thomas quickly grabbed his rifle and began to run up the stairs, he was met only with more cut up and decapitated corpses, he heard more cries and slowly opened the door with the barrel of his rifle, as the door opened he found a woman choked to death, most likely his mother.

He then saw the little boy crying in his crib with a 2 foot tall man towering over him, his whole body was covered in black robes including his head wihch was covered by a black hood, he slowly turned to face Thomas. When he did fear immediately over took the medical officer.

The mans whole face was blood red with black tattooes highlighting his eyes, mouth and nose, his pupils were yellow and the edges bloodshot. Thomas thought he was looking at the devil himself. Soon the assailant pulled a large hilt with two openings on the end. He pressed a button on it and a single crimson laser came out of it, it made a distinctive humming noise, Thomas immediately knew this was the weapon of the renowned Jedi, the light saber.

Thomases eyes widened in shock and awe, his hands shaking and sweat coming off his brow.

The assailant used the Force to lift Thomas into the air, he then slighly moved his finger which sent the officer hurling towards the mans light saber, Thomas closed his eyes and prepared for the worst.

To be continued.....

PROLOGUE Part 1 Year 2166, Milky Way Galaxy, Zur-En-Arrh system

A human Alliance armada enters the system via the Mass Relays, the 36 ships approach the home world of the Vidothians, they are greeted by hundreds of destroyed ships blocking their way to the planet. On the leading spacecraft, the Arcturus, commander of the 5th fleet, admiral Steven Hackett stands at the command center of the ship, preparing himself and his men for the coming slaughter.

The old man standing tall in his blue Alliance uniform with a small blue cap on his head, despite him being nearly 90 years old, his physical appearance is that of a man in his early 40s, with a white haired goatee, a scar running below his left eye and another stretching through the entire left side of his face.

"How long before can get through all this debris? " Says Hackett while keeping his hands behind his back, his eyes closely examining all the ships, hoping to find survivors. The nearby deck officer pulls up his holoscreen, he looks at it for a moment and responds to the admiral once the calculation is completed.

"We should be able to reach Zur-En-Arrh within 15 to 20 minutes admiral, should I sound the alarm so the men can get ready for battle deployment? " Hackett slightly turned his head and nodded in the officers direction, within the next few moments all of the ships lit up with alarms ringing through their entire hulls.

Thousends of soldiers are seen running through their respective ships, gathering weapons, ammunition and meeting up with their commanding officers.

"Soldier, get me Liutenant David Anderson, Sargeant Kahlee Sanders and medical officer Thomas Wayne on the double! "

"Y-yes sir! " The deck officer is startled at how quickly Hacketts doom changed from emotionless to down right angry in an instant, he quickly picks himself up and sends the calls.

In the soldier quarters, a black communication ear piece begins glowing. A soldier stops cleaning his gun, gets up and picks up the ear piece. The man is in his early 30s, brown skinned with a neatly shaved head in black N7 armor.

"This is Liutenant Anderson speaking, what are your orders admiral? " He says it in a automative yet disciplined and respectful tone, his accent strongly hinting at a african american heritage.

"I need you to get you and your two fellow soldiers up here now, you will be deployed on a special mission, get here on the double for further details, Hackett out. "

"Hackett sounds like he's in a pretty bad mood, things must be bad down there. " Says a female voice, Anderson turns around to see his fellow soldier Kahlee Sanders sharpening her knife not even turning her gaze away from it while talking to Anderson.

"Well we are trying to stop the Batarians from whipping out an entire species, I still can't believe those sons of bitches would try to do something like this even after the Skyllian Blitz. " His anger clearly apparent as he clenches his fist.

"We wouldn't want things to be too easy, your words I believe? " The door opens, the two of them see Thomas Wayne keeping his back to the left side of the door with his arms crossed and a big smile on his face.

"Yeah I said that when I was just a punk kid who could shoot a target if it was two inches from my face. " Anderson quickly calmed down and even let out a small chuckle at his friend.

"If you two boys are done talking about the good old days, Hacketts gonna have our asses if we don't meet him soon. " Kahlee cuts in on the conversation as she places her knife in her belt and takes her sniper rifle and places it around her shoulder.

"Man, Kahlee, are you ever gonna lighten up? " Thomas says to her teasingly as she exits through the door, she ignores him for a minute then responds.

"Oh im sorry your majesty, Il make sure to be a good girl from now on. " She responds with heavy sarcasm in her voice. Thomas and Anderson just laughed silently as they followed her to the elevator and up to the command center.

Thomas wasnt really royalty, but his extremely wealthy family and social status almost made him as such in everything but name, that didn't stop the guys and girls from his training unit to make fun of him that way. Kahlee was the one who started it, Thomas didn't mind because she perfectly balanced out is laid back attitude with her all business one.

He looked at her as the big sister he never had, always bailing him out of trouble in the academy, giving him advice and saving his ass during many fights, heck without her Thomas would have never met Martha.

The three entered the command center of the Arcturus and slowly approached admiral Hackett.

" Reporting for duty admiral Hackttet sir! " They stopped in their tracks and saluted their commanding officer, he quickly turned around to face them.

"At ease soldiers. " He gave them a small hand gesture to lower their arms from their heads.

"You three are some of the best in your respective fields and all three of you have accomplished many incredible tasks in your years of service, but this is the most crucial mission of your careers, this will be your defining moment, weather or not you succeed it will not only affect you, but also the balance of power in the galaxies, speak up if you want to continue, there's no turning back though. " His voice both inspiring and nerve wracking, so much so that the three of them started to sweet. They don't say anything for a moment, a clear sign that none of them are backing down.

"Very well then. " He turns around and actives holo screens, all of them showing news footage from Zur-En-Arrh. It shows everything from an entire city being blown up to Batarians executing women and children.

"Some of this footage is whats going on the Vidothian home world, however after finally establishing communication with us, they have revealed that this battle has been going on for 5 years. " The three soldiers appear shocked from this discover. They don't say anything but Thomas is the first to speak up.

"How did the Batarians manage to wage a war of this scale without any of us knowing about it?! "

"We don't know, not yet at least, but this discovery along with the large scale destruction has given not only the Council pause but also the Republic, so much so that we are working together on this one. "

"Us and the Jedi? Working together?! " Kahlee commenting on the admirals claim in disbelief.

"Despite our past issues, we have both determined that the Batarians are a threat to us all, there is no peace this time, there is no negotiation, we will hit them hard and we will break them. " Hacketts voice rose with fierce anger and determination in it.

"This is why this mission is so important, you three are being sent down to the biggest hotspot, the capital city itself and make sure that this family makes it back safely to Earth. " He turns the dozen holoscreen into 3 large ones, one with male, one with a female and one with a small child on the screen.

"This is the most influential family of the Vidothian species, they have been stoping wars and keeping the peace for generations, not just for our galaxy, but for the Republic as well, theyre survival is imperative, if you fail... well lets just hope things don't ever get this bad. " Hacketts voice lowered and his head slowly fell, looking at the floor but it quickly rose up when the officer snapped him out of it.

"Admiral, weve cleared the debris field and the Republic fleet will be arriving shortly. " All of them started looking onto Zur-En-Arrh, the planet was completely on fire, the water seemingly evaporated and some parts of the planet completely consumed in lava.

Just ahead of them were hundreds upon hundreds of Batarian war ships all turning their attention to the newly arrived fleet. Just at that moment hundreds more Alliance, Council and Republic ships all exited hyper and slip space.

"You three better get down to the launch bay, this fight wont take long. " Hackett made a small smirk on that last part.

"Sir, yes, sir! " The three of them entered back into the lift and slowly made their way to the launch bay. Outside the newly formed Republic/Council alliance armada completely surrounded the vastly outgunned and outnumbered Batarian ships. Thats when Hackett gave the order.

"Fire! " The entire area lit up with hundreds of blue lights as the cannons fired everything from lasers to rockets, all of the crews patiently waited for their barrage to make impact with the enemy vessels, shortly after they hit the Batarian ships utterly decimating the enemy forces, but now the enemy ships lined themselves up for their barrage, the battle has only just begun......

To be continued.

Human Alliance – A future version of the UN, the join government that represents the entire species with all of the individual nations of Earth all having members in the Grand Human Council.

Batarians – A race of four-eyed bipeds native to the world of Khar'shan, the batarians are a disreputable species that chose to isolate itself from the rest of the galaxy. The Terminus Systems are infested with batarian pirate gangs and slaving rings, fueling the stereotype of the batarian thug, most batarians prefer profitable pursuits such as drug running and slave grabs to out-and-out warfare.

Terminus Systems – A independent part of space at the northern part of the Milky Way Galaxy, its independence is at a severe cost as the entire sector is a breeding ground for massive criminal, slave trading and mercenary activity.

Omega – A former mining station, turned gang hide out, Omega is the exact opposite of the Citadel, a completely lawless station where murder, rape and even genocide are done to the population that lives there.

Citadel – A large space station thought to be made from the extinct races of old, it is the seat of power in the Milky Way Galaxy and it is home to the Council, an organization of species all working for cooperation and military aid.

The Republic – The policial organization of the Force Galaxy, it has existed for over a 100 000 years and has faced many enemies in the form of Sith or alien invasions. Now at odds with the Milky Way Galaxy.

Vidothians – A advance race with a near identical resemblance to humanity, however with many attributes like super human strength, dexterity, mental capabilities, Force potential and even rumors of being able to bend the elements, spiritual world interaction and reincarnation.

Zur-En-Arrh – The Vidothian home world, it has been the primary negotiation ground for Republic/Council disputes and agreements, its in between position for both galaxies makes travel to it a long and tedious task but also allowed virtually no resistance to nearby colonization in the dark space reaches.

Dark Space – The area between galaxies, it is a cold and nearly inhabitable place, but species like the Vidothians have been able to survive here and have colonized dozens of planets without any resistance and have developed special abilities because of their millenia of living there.

N7 - A special program of the Alliance, only a few ever manage to complete the program, but those who do become the most feared and respected soldiers in both galaxies. Only 5 have completed it thus far. Anderson is one of them.

What do you guys think? Should I keep going with this, should I change the story or the tittle? Give me your thoughts down below.

The battle of Geonosis....

Anakin, Ahsoka and John get out of their ship with their remaining men and prepare for the eminent droid attack, Skywalker than receives a distress call from Obi Wan who is badly injured.

Obi Wan: Anakin...My men are dead and im a sitting duck out here, wait who is that AGH!

Anakin: Obi Wan! Are you there?! Damn it, John, you're going over there, I need you to get Obi Wan over here. Rex you and your men stay here, me and Ahsoka are taking the rest of the soldiers to the dam.

John takes a speeder and reaches Obi Wans crashed ship, he examines it and finds only clone corpses but no sign of Obi Wan, he then turns around in time to dodge an incoming rocket that blows up the clone ship, the explosion sends him flying into the air. He gets back on his feet and tries to get to his speeder but it is also destroyed by another rocket, he ignites his light saber and sees the attacker and a wounded Obi Wan tied up behind him.

Durge: Well well, you must be the fresh Jedi meet Dooku told me to capture, you don't look like anything special.

John (thoughts): A bounty hunter and a dangerous one by the looks of it, every piece of his armor looks like its been modified to hold a weapon, this guys a walking armory.

John: So you're Durge, one of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy, if that's the best you can shoot then the this'll be over quickly.

Durge: Worthless little punk, Il enjoy caving your skull in.

Durge drops his rocket launcher and lunges at John, he tries to uppercut him but hits the plane instead, it goes flying into the air.

John (thoughts): His strength it's almost at my level, what is he?

Durge takes out a pair of blasters and begins firing at John, every one of his shoots is blocked. John cuts them both in half but Durge pulls a chain from his belt and ties it around Johns leg, he then kicks him into the air, John drops his light saber as Durge reels him in for another attack.

John (thoughts): I need to think fast, use his weapons against him.

Durge reels John in with the chain and attempts to elbow him in the head, John dodges his attack and ties Durges chain around his whole body and tries to choke him to death.

Durge: Hahaha, stupid boy I don't breathe.

He breaks the chain into pieces and tries to burn John with his flame thrower. John uses one hand to block the fire and the other to retrieve his light saber. He then crushes his flamethrower and cuts off Durge in half.

John: Pant pant, well that wasnt to difficult.

He frees Obi Wan and tries to wake him up. He is suddenly grabbed from behind his face is bashed against the floor, Durge than kicks him while he's down causing a massive shock wave. John tries to get free but hes to disoriented.

Durge: What are you kid? Judging by your strength and ability to withstand my punches, id you're a Xel Nāga, one of the few species to ever defeat mine in battle.

John (thoughts): Xel what! What is he talking about, nevermind I have to focus on getting Obi Wan out of here and then Il see just what Yoda has been keeping from me.

Durge: But it doesn't matter now since nothing you do can beat me....

John calls his lights saber and cuts of Durges leg then drops it. He grabs Durge by the head and uses his other arm to repeatedly punch him in the gut.

Durge: Impossible a rotten ugh punk like you can't possibly....

John: You think im just going to lay down here and let you kill me! Its you who's going to die here and not ME!

John takes a grenade hanging from his belt, he then rams his fist into Durges chest leaving the grenade in, he then kicks him into the air, he explodes leaving nothing but bits and pieces of falling to the ground. He faints after the exhausting fight but wakes up at the temporary Republic base.

Ahsoka: Master, hes up.

John: Ah, what happened out there?

Anakin: We found you unconscious after you didnt report in, you and Master Obi Wan were safely transported back here and its a good thing you're a awake since the next phase of the invasion is under way.

John: Wait you still havent take out the dam?!

Anakin: Master Mundi has only recently destroyed the turret controls and the communication jammers, were going in a few minutes, you up for another fight?

John: Heh, you have to ask, may the best Jedi kill the most droids.

The battle for Geonosis continues next issue...

After the rescue of Force sensitive human John Shepard, his entry into the Jedi and the recent hostage crisis, the Jedi learned of a secret factory on the planet of Geonosis, the Jedi have been preparing this operation even before this discovery with the intent of capturing the Geonocians leader Pogle the Lesser and secure the planet itself. Now the Republic has amassed a massive fleet over the planet, now the many Jedi Masters and Padawans discuss they're plan for the most important battle of the Clone Wars yet.

John and Ahsoka are making their way to the meeting room and discussing current events.

Ahsoka: So I heard you saved all the senators and found out about a secret droid factory all on your first mission, how does it feel being a big hero?

John: Heh, Id hardly call myself a hero, but things did go better than I thought they were. By the way, why weren't you with Skywalker?

Ahsoka: I made some dumb decisions on Felusia, so the Council put me on guard duty in the Jedi Archives.

John: Must have been boring.

Ahsoka: Oh you have no idea, I would have given anything to be there with you two.

They enter the room and find the generals discussing the plan of the invasion.

John (thoughts): So these are the people who are going to lead us through this, Obi Wan Kenobi, a bit of traditional guy but he doesn't trust politicians and that's fine in my book, Ki Adi Mundi, havent heard much about him but he is one of the few who survived the first contact with Grievous, Skywalker and I havent spoken since our last chat.

Obi Wan: Ah good, youve both made it, now we can begin discussing the plan for the attack. Now, Anakin, John and Ahsoka will lead the 501st to attack the primary droid base, it is protecting the factory and theyre heavy weapons will cause heavy losses for us if don't take them down.

Ki Adi Mundi: I will lead a group of soldiers to try to take down the anti aircraft cannons and communication towers so that our reinforcements can get down safely.

Ahsoka: Whos bringing the reinforcements?

Anakin: That would be Master Unduli and her Padawan Barris, they should arrive early tomorrow.

Obi Wan: Then it's decided, I suppose Il see you both on the battlefield.

Ahsoka, Anakin and John all exist the room together and walk to the boarding shuttles.

Anakin: So Snips, you gonna behave this time?

Ahsoka: Are you ever going to stop yammering about me messing up on Felusia.

John: What exactly happened on Felusia. Anakin: Well Ahsoka here, dis obeyed a direct order and she went AWOL, the droids swarmed all her men and most of them were wiped out.

Ahsoka: How about we make a bet, if I kill more droids than you, then you will stop bugging me about Felusia deal?

Anakin: May the best Jedi win.

John: Are you 2 ever going to grow up.

They reach the shuttle and meet up with Rex.

Rex: Sir, good to see you again and to be back in action.

Anakin: Like wise, you have room for 2 more on your ship.

Rex: Heh, the more Jedi down there the better, this whole operation is going to be bloody.

They board the shuttle and enter the planet's atmosphere, the entire shuttle shakes but stabilizes once they reach ground level.

John: So far so good, how are the other ships doing AGH!

Anti aircraft turrets begin firing at them, many of the first ships are taken down.

Obi Wan: Anakin, you have to land, the turrets are decimating us.... His ship gets hit and losses a wing, it spins out of control and makes a crash landing. No one responds to the radio. Suddenly a massive droid army awaits for the remaining ships, they all start firing at them in a barrage of laser fire. Only a dozen ships manage to land and prepare for battle.

Anakin: General Mundi, Obi Wans been shot down, can you spare some men to defend his position.

Ki Adi Mundi: Yes I can spare some men but not much, the rest of the army should arrive soon.

At the main Separatist base....

Count Dooku: Pogle, the Republic has arrived, I trust you are ready.

Pogle (Geonocian): Yes lord, and your bounty hunter is on the field commanding the men now.

Count Dooku: If there is anyone who can finish off Skywalker and that new boy then Durge will do it.

Back on the battlefield... Commando Droid: Sir, we have destroyed much of the Republics first wave, what are your orders?

Durge: Get as many Commandos as you can, it is time for me to get my revenge on Obi Wan Kenobi and Skywalker.

The battle continues next issue....

Anakin, walks up to Bane with the 2 droids and the hologram, acting as a prisoner.

Bane: It seems we've captured our Jedi guest, and what a prize, Anakin Skywalker, maybe we will get a nice bonus for bringing you in. Put him with the rest of them.

Padme: Anakin, are you alright, where's John?

Anakin: I'm fine and he's got a plan, trust me we will get through this, where's my light saber?

Padme hands it over to him, he hides it in his hands and waits for Johns signal. He turns on his communication device so that they can coördinate.

John: Skywalker, im reaching your position, does Bane suspect anything?

Anakin: Not yet but he's calling the Chancelor again, he mentioned about getting a bonus for me.

John: Well he is a bounty hunter, put in an open frequency so I can listen in on it.

Bane once again calls the Chancelor, he orders the droids to drag Skywalker to him.

Palpatine: What do you want...Anakin! Why are you there?!

Anakin: Its a long story Chancelor, but Bane will AAAAAAAA, pant pant pant.

Bane electrocutes Skywalker and brings him to his knees as a threat to the Chancelor.

Bane: Now that your best friend is in this too, you have even more incentive to do your end of the bargain, you've got 30 minutes to go.

John (thoughts): Okay, time to go to work, damn I didn't turn my comm device off...Wait, is that the Chancelor talking.

He listens in on the Chancelor talking to himself.

Palpatine: Bane is doing his part well, the information stays with us and my political enemies all die. He is a great asset to us.

He opens communications with the prison and orders Ziros release.

Palpatine: Commander Cody, you are to free Ziro from your prison, there is no time to explain but you must hurry.

Cody: Yes, sir.

He opens Ziros cell and escorts him out personally.

Ziro: Oh, so my allies have finally released me, thank good ness, prison was dread full.

Cody: Dont enjoy it too much.

Back in the Senate building....

John (thoughts): So there's more to this Chancelor than meets the eye, good thing I recorded this, but I need more proof If im going to do anything about this, the Jedi will need to be ready to act if he turns out to be more than just a mole. But I need to focus on getting Skywalker and the senators out of here alive.

28 minutes later....

He turns on his light saber and starts cutting through the floor. Bane, gets a message from the Chancelor.

Palpatine: Ziro is free, now release the senators.

Bane: As you wish.

He turns off his communication device.

Bane: Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for being such great guests and as a reward I give you a parting gift.

He turns on the timer on the bombs and runs away with his men. He reaches the exit and waits for the transportation craft to arrive with Ziro.

Padme: Anakin if we don't make it....I want you to know that I love you.

Anakin: I love you too Padme, but we wont be dying just yet.

Anakin takes his light saber and quickly cuts through the upper layer of stone, it makes the floor crumble beneath theyre feet, he and John use the Force safely land the senators.

Anakin: Padme, are you alright?

Padme: Yes, thank you both for saving all of us, but what are you going to do with Bane?

John: Theres nothing we can do, he's out of our reach.

Several hours later at the Jedi temple, Masters Yoda, Obi Wan, John and Anakin all meet up in the Council Chambre.

Yoda: Certain you are of this?

John: Yes this recording device we implanted in one of the droids revealed to us the location of a secret droid factory on Geonosis, its being used to create a deadly weapon, there's only 1 like it in the entire galaxy. Good thing Ziro couldn't keep his big mouth shut, it cost him his head in the end.

Anakin: So hes dead?

John: Yes, Bane got the information and blew his head off once he was done with him.

Obi Wan: What are they creating with it?

John: A new variant of the Confederacy tank, with experimental plating strong enough to survived hundreds of direct shoots from heavy cannons.

Yoda: Done well you have padawan, despite the odds, succeed you did in recovering this vital information, saved many lives you have.

John: Well I couldn't have done it without Skywalker here, without his expertise none of this wouldn't have been possible.

Anakin: The Chancelor will be pleased with this discovery, we should tell him immediately...

John: I don't think that's a good idea, I suspect there is a mole in the Senat, some one who's feeding information, if we tell the Chancelor of this, there's a chance of the Seperatists finding out and with the imminent invasion of Geonosis we can't let them know that were coming.

Anakin: We have a responsibility to the Chancelor to tell him about whats happening it.

Obi Wan: Anakin be reasonable, if telling the Chancelor only prologues this war, is it really a price worth paying?

Anakin: No, I suppose it's not.

Yoda: Than only between us will this information stay for the time being, dismisses both of you are.

Anakin and John walk out of the Chambre.

Anakin: Listen, you were good out there, but I didn't tell them about your interrogation methods....

John: You can't threaten me, I have this.

He turns on the recording of Anakin and Padme saying they love each other.

Anakin: How did you...

John: The same way I found out about the mole, the factory and now you 2. I don't have anything against you Skywalker, but if you or your girlfriend present a threat to the peace, I will take you down without a second thought. I'm not your enemy here, but you shouldnt trust your political friends too much.

He walks up the elevator door and enters it leaving a shocked Skywalker pondering about whats going to happen now.

Invasion of Geonosis begins next issue!