Chapter 7: (no current name) Part 8

"Crystaall!"

Grey-Kast grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her for a few moments before she pushed him off. All she could do was shake her head and nod for Grey-Kast to continue. The thoughts of her her murders still roamed inside her head, but she couldn't keep them forever. All the more reason to become smarter and wiser, and to never let the A.I inside, roam free.

"Please, continue."

"You're sure you can stand the rest without going into a trance?"

"I'm sure.. just get on with it."

"Alright. Well, during Order 66 your master was killed, and as far as Vex knew you escaped with the help of aother Jedi and-"

"No... I didn't"

"What?"

"I escaped through the vents, crawling my way through smoke and ash. I passed out when I started to fall...."

"But-  How do you remember this?"

"It was in one of my dreams. And my dreams lately have been like that of visions into the past and the future. Its rather disorienting."

"Well, that would explain why you're not acting as naive as Vex descripted you to be. Perhaps you've become smarter due to an unknown effect from these... dreams. The Jedi would call them premonitions, and that they were almost true events from the Living Force."

"How do you know so much about Jedi?"

"Vex needed a background on Jedi when the Death Watch captain found you. Somehow he knew what you were, and how interested I was on learning a culture so different from my own."

"So what, he could tell the future?"

"More or less, he probably had the same premonitions you did. Maybe even one of his own death."

Chapter 7: (no current name) Part 7

"I'm listening rodian."

"Alright, now let me think. I know that your mother was a slave when she was born, and your father was a Jedi. But he was a Jedi who was corrupted and he fled the Temple when it went up in flames during the Executions of Order 66. You were born with a birth defect. Jedi Consulars could not fathom how you gained this defect, but you've seen it first hand. You age twice as slower as a normal Human. This would make you over thirty years old. Now-"

"What!? 30 years old!?!?"

"Will you let me finish? You want to learn don't you?"

"Yes, but 30 years?"

"If anything it'd be a wise decision to ask your mother about that defect. But I wouldn't call it a defect. And as I was going to say, this defect makes you smarter than most of the people your age. But unfortunately, for your mother, she couldn't keep you when you born. Your corrupted father took you to the Jedi on Coruscant to be trained there by him personally. His plan backfired when you were put under special tutelage by Grand Master Yoda... I think. The Jedi had weird names. Can't even remember them all. But on with the story. You were trained by the Grand Master for several years until a proper master took you as his Padawan, or Apprentice. It didn't last long because when you were around 5 years old, Order 66 was executed. I assume you already know what it is. Crystaall?"

Crystaall had gone into shock at that moment. She began to slowly realize that she was a Force-user. But she was not just a Force-user, she was a Force-user who murdered others like her when she was under the command of the Exile of Death Watch. She killed each Jedi in cold-blood, having made believed that Jedi were evil, and that Order 66 was an order meant for everyone to kill the Jedi. She was fooled. This order was meant for the execution of Jedi. Pure man-slaughter. And she did it in spectacular fashion. Crystaall was horrified at herself, more than impressed. She had used the Force unknowingly to help her in almost everything she did. She couldn't believe she used it to kill others like her. And now she closed her eyes and tried to shake away the thoughts, but they stood in place like brick walls. She could not move them and they just threw in her face another realization. Every Jedi she killed told her they could sense her power... and that she was wrong. She had always dismissed it, except for the power part. They perceived her strength in the Force to threaten that of the Emperor. But she was just a mere girl then. What could be her power now? And how strong in the Force could she become?

Chapter 7: (no current name) Part 6

The guard shut the door as the two entered and walked about the room. There was only one main room, with a bed, fireplace, couch and a holoprojector. She presumed it was for entertainment.... not that she needed such an escape. There was a fancy bathroom near the back with a tub and a shower head it gleamed with white tiles and the large sink and counter was very complementary to the size of the side room. Crystaall could only care less and less about the material things that surrounded her. Grey-Kast happily took his pistol as he watched Crystaall grab the dress and head toward the bathroom to change. He wanted to peak in on the young teen, but voted against it. He was too good to do such a dirty act and destroy the trust the two had quickly made. Crystaall quickly undressed herself, not thinking twice about slipping off one pair of clothes for a more fancy pair. She still wore her black boots underneath with her black tights and long dress. She began to feel something though..... a feeling very unfamiliar to her. Perhaps it was because she could finally be proud to be a girl in a dress, or maybe she felt more mature and presentable to the world. But these feeling passed quickly, for she remembered why she was here. Crystaall refused to get side-tracked from her quest of knowledge. In impatience, she burst out of the bathroom and walked straight up to Grey-Kast.

"Tell me everything you know about my past. If I am to somehow carve my future, I believe I must know how I got here. How did I lose my way?"

Grey-Kast sighed and scooted a little on the couch so Crystaall could take a seat.

"I'm not sure how you're going to respond to this. I'll be short and brief, since I can't explain everything, but understand that this is the absolute truth. You're sure you wish to hear this?"

"Grey-Kast I need to hear this."

"Alright, but prepare for a lot of Sithspit."

Chapter 7: (No current name) Pt 5

Crystaall turned to face Grey-Kast as the rodian rolled his wrists. He sighed as one of the guards walked up to them. The guard held out his hand for the rifle Crystaall held. She handed it to him and then nodded to her. She assumed he was the on they were intended to follow. She began to follow him as they walked up to the next floor of the palace. Grey-Kast did not speak to her almost the whole way up, but something was poking him in the chest.

"So, Vex never told you a single thing?"

"No. He kept me in the dark, and he should have kept it that way."

"Look, I know this was not what you expected of your mother, but would you like to know the whole story?"

"How would you know my life story?"

"Vex told me a week ago that he knew his end was near and wanted me to find and tell you everything. I was about to leave Tatooine until I saw you."

"And yet you kept me in the dark as well."

"I needed to make sure I knew who you were, and responding to your name was a big clue."

They soon finally arrived to their destination, the palace's prestigious guest room. It was lined with decorations of gold sculptures and red carpet. It had beautiful plants in numerous places, and a fire was already going. A black silk dress lay on the couch along with a small holocommunicator. Grey-Kast raised an eyebrow and smiled as he saw further past that. R4 and Crystaall's several weapons and her necklace lay in assortment on the bed. Crystaall soon noticed and stared at the helmet. She dared to not to touch it, in fear of hearing the A.I. attempting to persuade her darker side to be unleashed. An evil that she knew couldn't be contained with how peaceful and mature she was trying to be.

"I suppose she does care about you, Crystaall"

"I suppose."

Chapter 7: (No current name) Pt 4

The Queen sighed as she stared at her daughter. She was determined to protect something that could stab her in the back. The room was silent and several of her guards were trained on Crystaall and her rodian 'friend'. A tough decision, but an easy one.

"Uncuff the rodian. If my daughter is so willing to protect scum like him, then there must be a reason behind it."

Crystaall was still infuriated at her mother. Calling her friend scum was an insult to her as her reputation proved that no 'scum' ever worked with her.

"Were you sleeping on Mustafar, Mother? Because your attitude does not represent what I expect out of a Queen, especially a Queen of such a peaceful planet."

"Would you think that you could rule better than I? One who has protected this throne from corrupted children of the Empire for several years? I am glad you are alive and well, but you don't know the dangers I face. I-"

"Dangers!? What do you know of dangers!? I'm 15 years old and my birthdays are every other year. I've faced gangs and dealt with ruthless crime lords who'd have my enemies on a platter if they felt I was capable enough. I've killed men across this galaxy... and for what? To finally find my mother to be aggressive toward the very thing I am? To have no sympathy for another life?"

The Queen walked up to Crystaall and smiled at her.

"My dear child, when you grow up, you will see the pain I see today. But your pain will be far greater than my own and I do hope you'll understand when that time comes. But, as for now, I have a party to organize, to celebrate your coming home. The guards will show you to the guest room."

And with that, the Queen left with an abrupt turn of the heel and her executives following her closely.

Chapter 7: (No current name) Pt 3

"My name is Crystaall, you Highness."

"Recite me your full name, bounty hunter."

"Crystaall Sekera Sehefadu."

The Queen stepped back in shock and then rushed forward to hug Crystaall, the hug was tight and the grip was nearly tearing at the black fabric she still wore. The Queen's advisers looked at what was going on in confusion, and then watched the Queen let go of the girl and hold her by the shoulders with an even tighter grip.

"It has been so long since you've lived here my dear. I can't wait to name you as my-"

"Mom.... I'm here to learn my past."

"What do you mean?"

"I have no memory of you or my life until the age of 8. Everything else is a blur, along with a burning building."

"I see. Well, let's get you uncuffed first. Guards! Execute that rodian and get my daughter relieved of her shackles."

Crystaall immediately broke free of her mother and rushed herself to stand in front of Grey-Kast. The fire in her eyes ignited and her anger began to rose. Did her mother have no soul?

"You will not hurt my friend, and if you do, you will take me with him!"

Her mother looked at her and smiled innocently and sighed as she began to walk toward Crystaall.

"My dear, he is just a rodian and nothing else, do not think you have some bond with the alien."

"No... he is not just A rodian, he is my Friend, and he has gone through a lot to get me here."

"You will step aside, as is my rule!"

"You will not hurt Grey-Kast! Not while I still live!"

With those words, the anger built up and Crystaall could only react on instinct, breaking the shackles that bound her wrists. She took down the nearest guard with a quick punch and took his rifle while standing in front of Kast. Perhaps she acted as harshly as her mother had, but she knew she was in the right.

Chapter 7: (No current name) Pt 2

The walk to the palace was longer than it should have been, or maybe it just felt that way to the two of them. They both did not show any fear in their faces, but they felt it within their hearts as they entered the palace with cuffs on their wrists. They were led to the throne area, where they both stood, facing the Queen of Naboo. She was not covered in jewlery like the others. Instead she wore a ragged whit robe with many scratches on it, as if she was a refugee from another planet. But Crystaall somehow immidiately recognized her as her mother, but not because she already knew it was. What she saw was the same person that had spoken to her as an infant, the small glimpses of her past that she could barely recall. The Queen stood up, using her hands to push herself up as she stared down Kast and Crys. She pointed the ground with her right index finger.

"Fall to your knees."

Both Crystaall and Grey-Kast looked at eachother and then obeyed the command, falling to their knees with thuds bouncing off the red carpet that led the the polished throne. It was now that Crystaall saw the Queen's political advisors, with some of them younger than the Queen herself. The Queen began to walk past the advisors, facing the two exectutees with a devil stare.

"Firing squad, ready your weapons."

Grey-Kast now turned to Crystaall. She knew he wanted her to do something, but she couldn't figure what she should do. All she really knew was to beg and somehow hope she could reach out to her mother. But she didn't beg allowed. She feared she would not be heard, so instead she begged within her mind, 'Please... don't do this'. Crystaall kept saying this in her mind for a while, her eyes closed and her focus far away from the world, even though she knew her mother would not hear her. But then she opened one of her eyes, and she was still alive. The Queen was staring at her with amazement and curiosity.

"Girl... you spoke to me through your mind?"

"Y-y-yes ma'am."

"Who are you?"

Chapter 7: (No current name) Pt 1

The light of day soon shone brightly through the small window that was high on one of the cell walls. Grey-Kast quickly woke up and yawned, stretching his arms as he hoped down. His feet landed with a thud, which quickly woke Crystaall up. She swung up to her feet and tackled Grey-Kast in a record time, making the rodian cough up saliva. The girl soon snapped back to her sense and got off him, stretching her own arms and looking at Grey-Kast innocently as he began to stand up and brush himself off.

"Sorry about that."

"You know, I really am beginning to see the resemblance between you two."

"Such as?"

"You and Vex are quick to make haste and get things done, but you both care for others that follow you."

"Except I'm a 'girl'"

"I never said that."

"Uh-huh."

Crystaall and Kast established a good friendship the previous night, speaking of their hardships and their adventures. With both of them knowing what they were walking into, it was clear they didn't want any regrets. But as Kast began to stretch even more, Crystaall began to think over her dream. It wasn't like the others, where she could actually interact within the dream. She was just shown fragments of her life, most of which she could not recall, or even remember. But as she tried to think more on the subject, the captain from yesterday appeared at their cell door.

"It is time."

With that, he opened the door, and they both walked out.

Chapter 6: The Light and The Dark Pt 7

Hours passed as the two sat in their cell and chatted about their adventures, with the several guards that changed shifts staring at them in amazement. They heard about Crystaall's adventures, her feats of glory. But they never spoke it to their fellows, for almost anyone in the 'dungeon' could hear their voices. It took her hours to find the courage to tell Kast about the execution. He nearly threatened to kill the girl, but he soon realized what this meant for Crystaall. She was to face death for crimes she never wanted to commit and the violation of a ridiculous rule. The rodian hoped something would stop this from happening, but it was a slim chance. He patted Crystaall on the shoulder and smiled at her.

"Hey, we'll be fine. Don't you worry about a thing."

"Why do I have the feeling I should be telling you that?"

"Because you're far more wiser than you look."

"Thanks Kast."

More hours passed and night soon fell. They fell asleep rather quickly and Crystaall felt a dream coming. A dream that intended to show her the future. A future she wished she would she see, and a wish that would ultimately be granted. But with the hollow walls and many empty cells around her, darkness was a heartbeat away from corrupting her mind. And the A.I that was placed inside her smiled delightly. This was a chance to manipulate the child she was attached to. But with all this happening, and night failing to provide a moon, the dungeon became black like the voids of space.

She couldn't move, and all she could do was stare and watch. Events of her past and future passed her by for a single glimpse, and all she could do was stare at them in confusement. There was a burning building, there was Vex finding her and then there were also her older self serving with a militia, a lightsaber in her hand and the same man who attacked her, now fought her fairly, and then she stood in front of a large temple crafted on a planet with so much darkness. She could feel the hatred and anger that radiated off the building. This was the only glimpse that had left her with any effect. But these small glimpse were only the hours counting down the hours to the light of day. She would soon wake, and as the dream dissipated, she soon realized that if this was to be her future.... how would she survive this?

Chapter 6: The Light and The Dark Pt 6

"We will follow. Grey-Kast, are you ready?"

"Its not like I have a choice kid."

The guards beagn to turn around, making their way out of the hangar, but some stayed behind as Crystaall and Grey-Kast followed the majority. The guards that hung back kept a steady pace behind them and Crystaall shook her head in disappointment. She never understand guarding a surrendured prisoner. It wasn't a time of war, and guarding a child and her rodian companion seemed like overkill. She was still in shock at the mention of execution, a word she never expected to hear from a Naboo guard. Crystaall had heard how peaceful the government was, but apparently the Queen;who was supposedly her mother; decided to prepare her people for all out war. Did she expect an Imperial onslaught to take her throne? Crystaall couldn't tell, nor did she worry about it. What faced her and Grey-Kast ahead was something she dared to never question, but wanted to understand its reasoning. Although, she was sidetracked by everything around her. The beauty of the Theed capital was amazing. Its round architecture and its magnificient collumns that supported it stood strong, as if nothing would make them buckle under the pressure of a bomb or the strike of a Jedi's blade. Crystaall had hoped to see such a blade in her life, but now that she was going to face death, she would never get to. She could not imagine the thoughts that ran through Grey-Kast's mind, for he didn't hear about the execution. She imagined he has been here before because he never looked once at the buildings. All he did was stare at the guard in front of him. He wasn't thinking of attacking the guard, but he was observing them. Crystaall couldn't figure out why, but she didn't think about it as they soon entered a dark alleyway with stairs that went underneath the palace. It was difficult to see, but both of the 'prisoner's' managed as they were soon showed into a large open area with cells around them. The captain pointed to one and both of them entered without a word. The cell looked nice, but it had no toilet and it had a bunk bed riveted to the wall. It was not meant to accomodate princes or those of wealth, but its not like Kast or Crystaall were royalty. Crys thought about that for a moment and chuckled. She kind of was royalty, according to her friends.

Chapter 6: The Light and The Dark Pt 5

"We will comply. I have no reason to fight you due to a common law."

"Then I will need to confiscate all your weapons"

Crystaall nodded to the man and began to unclip her utility belt, handing it to the guard at the captain's right. She sighed as the guard began to go through the entire belt and its pouches, but never once taking out her pistols. The guard probably assumed that they were set to detonate, as she noticed a few of the others in a battle-ready position. Grey-Kast had to give over his own pistol and knife without a word but he gave Crystaall a look. A look which she took as 'I hope you know what you're doing'. She only knew that she couldn't be angry, and fighting these guards would build up her rage and possibly kill innocents and herself. Crystaall then began to think about R4 and the Dragon Hawke. Those two were important to her as much as her own life.

"What will happen to my ship and my droid? I assume you won't scrap them?"

"We don't scrap evidence ma'am. Your ship and droid will be inspected thuroughly for anything that depicts you as an Imperial Spy or even a ture killer of men. But we will only do so after you execution."

"Execution? For entering your system?!"

Now Crystaall was angry, but it was only anger at how she managed to accept death without it being spoken to her face. To her, this was an outrage, and Grey-Kast probably didn't hear it. This was good. She didn't want him to know what they were heading into. But her anger was steadily rising as her heartbeat began to beat faster. 'That's it.... become angry, show them what happens when you anger a demon. Anger will be your only savior and it will be THEIR sentence to death.' The A.I was trying to convince her to let her hatred roam free. She couldn't let that happen as she clenched her fists and began to breathe slowly. Crystaall needed to be at peace, for her sentence was not the worst of what the Empire could come up with.

"Tell me, how long will we remain in custody?"

"About one day ma'am. Then comes the Day of Reckoning for you and your friend."

Chapter 6: The Dark and The Light Pt 4

"Very well. You are authorized to dock in Theed's spaceport."

"Thank you."

The conversation ended, and as suddenly as they appeared, the squadron of Naboo fighters turned and headed for the planet. Grey-Kast only stared at Crystaall with shock. What had happened to the overconfident, arrogance this kid had only a few days ago? It couldn't be a clone, the Empire wasn't that advanced.... yet. Yet, something felt off.

"Crystaall?"

"Are you questioning why or how I have managed to go from a strong-willed fight-'till-I-die girl to a serious stature of authority?"

"Well, yea that's exactly what I what I want to know. You didn't act with a single drop of anger, you just automatically accepted our sentence without a single thought. How can you switch from an energenic girl to someone so serious."

"Honestly, I don't know. Vex taught me one thing, but he never really taught me how to make conversation with others. And now that I have an A.I that will feed on my hatred, how can I lose control in a simplistic situation? I can't.. because its not worth the risk."

"You don't act your age, you know that right?"

"I never cared to compare myself to those of my age. I may be as reckless as them, but somehow, I am also smarter than them."

And soon after those words, silence drifted into the ship. Crystaall started the Dragon Hawke to make a quick land in Theed's spaceport and Grey-Kast watched as R4 later entered the cockpit just in time to see the cockpit brighten up with fire. Once they officially entered the atmosphere, they took some time to stare in awe at the beautiful landscape that surrounded the capital of Theed. What followed afterwards was a steady land into the almost, overgrown spaceport with vines here and there occasionally. It was an average guess that it was just there for decorations. The Hawke landed cleanly and then the ramp began to lower as Crystaall and Grey-Kast assumed their positions just at the top. Grey-Kast was still dressed in his smuggler outfit while Crystaall was clad in a full black leotard that covered her whole body from each toe to each finger and stopping at the neck. Crystaall took the lead as they descended the metal ramp and both of them soon began to stare down about 2 full squads of Royal guards that were in lightly-shaded blue armor, similar to that of the Imperial Guards that even Imperial officers feared. Crystaall could recognize who the lead captain was, with the gold trim across his helmet and the same trim that followed the curved design of his chest-plate and legs. He stepped forward and slammed his spear into the ground, one that was identical to all the rest, except for the red ribbons that were connected to the tip.

"Crystaall of the Dragon Hawke, you are under the violation of the current Queen that states no bounty hunters are permitted in Naboo space. Therefore, violating this law, you are under immediate arrest. We will place in in a cell, whether you comply with this decision or decide that we must use force to drag you in."

A Story of Legends

Many speak of legends as gods.... immortals who could conquer any foe. In reality, they meant their downfall in the pinacle of their lives. But what if one survived to tell their tale, from the truth? One who had learned from the Dark, the Light, the Many , the Few, the Old and the Young? The Rare and the Unseen? The Hero and the Villian? What if I told you they live this very day.. would you seek to meet them, or would you hunt for a way to become them? What if they taught the young about all they learned and protected a single student when Evil began to strike again? Would you like to be the student? And how did this living legend aspire to greatness you ask? Hardship, Friendship, Loyalty, Courage, Anger, Hatred, Vengeance, Domination, Pain, Suffering, Treachery, Arrogance and Inner Peace. These are all the key points to their success. From one point of their life to the next, and sometimes used more than once. And yet whom is this legend? Is it a man or a woman? A Hero or a Villian? I would tell you it is a female... and that she is neither Hero nor Villian. She is not neutral either, for she is a Vangaurd and Guardian of our very galaxy. And as another war begins to reveal within deep space.. and she waits silently in meditation. While the Republic prepares itself once more for another war that it will never fight. There will only be one battle. A battle of Dark and Light. But this Darkness has a heart.. and the Light is overconfident. Jedi will stand and watch while Sith jump-in and get slaughtered by a touch. A battle of wits... this is what we all expect. Except for me. I see a battle where both will fall, but even in death, one will be victorious. Legends will clash and bring their might to full-force and show the other who is the strongest in power and will. And yet where did these legends begin their story? And who rose up before the other? Was it their ancestral bonds that made them enemies from a war long forgotten and dead? Yes... but they both see a future where they are the victor and there will be no one else to oppose their beliefs. One where darkness will only linger in the shadows and another where the light is eradicated from existence. The Savior of the Spirit Sword and her rival legend the First Born Woman of an ancient line. Crystaall against Nysste. A showdown for history to glaze over with minor wars and the feats of the Chosen One and his family. But these two legends started a war that this galaxy could never forget. But I am just rambling. Go on little ones and look up at her statue to see the eyes of fire. For those are the eyes of a true legend, and very few hold them. And I am one. But if you come back to me for another tale, then the story will begin... and you will learn of two women. One who conquers the challenges thrown in her face and another who obliterates the enemy with no remorse. A story of True Legends.

Chapter 6: The Light and The Dark Pt 3

Crystaall's realization of this issue was only a brief moment as she soon looked up to see Grey-Kast standing in front of her. She then noticed that he could have possibly seen and heard everything that had gone on... but Crystaall remained silent. The rodian only stared at her for a few moments until he looked back into the cockpit. He turned back to the young girl and only managed a fake grin.

"Well... we're here."

Crystaall only nodded in his direction, deciding not to respond as she tried to refocus on the A.I. It had known about Vex... and for some reason, it knew something she did not. Herself being a Jedi. But Crystaall had never dared to walk down that path, for she never even had the abilities or concept of how to use the so-called power known as the Force. It must have been a memory it gained from another, or it could have been something of her past? Something she did at such a young age she wouldn't be able to remember? No... it couldn't be that. The Jedi were wiped out and even those who survived vanished probably far off into Deep Space, nowhere to be found again. Crys could never be a Jedi... nor did she even know what being a Jedi meant. And yet she could faintly remember hearing Jigaal mock her in front of Vex and saying that Vex believed her to be some amazing legend, except for the fact of how young and unworthy she would be for such a feat. A legend.... that was a title a hero deserved.... not someone of her stature. A bounty hunter gone rogue to the Empire and now an exile of what she considered her true home. All she could look to was a past that might not even be here. But-

"Hey! Will you quit thinking and get over here!?"

"Y-ye-yea..... I'll be right there."

Was it possible that she was something more than what she was made to believe?

Crystaall walked into the cockpit, following Grey-Kast as she looked out the window to see a number of Naboo starfighters in front of the Hawke. She looked at Grey-Kast and all he could do was point to the communicator that was located in the center of the controls. Crystaall hesitated to press it, but soon leaned forward, giving into her need to understand what was going on.

"This is Crystaall, captain of the Dragon Hawke. Is there an issue here?"

A loud voice hit the response speaker as it sounded like a man around his mid-thirties. The voice wasn't a deep pitch, but it was close to that point.

"Yes Ma'am, there is an issue. Under article 473 of our current Queen, all bounty hunters must be taken into custody and their sentence is to be awaited by the Queen and her authorities."

"And how do I fall under this jurisdiction?"

"Ma'am, you are the bounty hunter known as Crystaall, AKA: Angel, that is currently being hunted by the Empire as we speak. If you wish to be pursued by the Empire and-"

"I'll accept your sentence. Where do I land?"

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Chapter 6: The Light and The Dark Pt 2

Crystaall could only hesitate to respond as she stared at the eyes that stared back into her soul. It could read her mind and if she ever grew angry.. supposedly this 'thing' would take control. She had to never grow angry again, for she feared what this A.I would do if unleashed upon innocents. She could bother to think about it as her eyebrows dropped into an angry stare.

 "You will never control me. I refuse to give you power. You are nothing to me."

 The A.I only laughed at the girl, almost hysterically as it began to stare deeper into Crystaall's heart.

 "Wise words from a child. Brave even, but you will forget about me. And when you do.. I will creep up upon you. The closest pure form of refusing me is becoming a Jedi little child. And it looks like you've already abandoned that path."

 "What are you talking about? Tell me what you mean devil!"

 "Why should I? You want to lock me up and throw away the key. If only-"

"Never. My fear of you and your undecided trust prove that you do not deserve to be the controller of my life. I could never let my sole essence of anger run about in the galaxy."

"Even more wisdom? Who could've taught a child wisdom? Your caretaker... the man who died in front of you... without saying goodbye?"

 Crystaall's anger began to rise, the computer was trying to anger her and it was working, and she had to stop this now. She had to end this conversation without growing angry and giving the A.I any control. Crystaall grabbed the helmet by the sides and then ripped it off her head as it wires were soon scraped and torn out along with other gears that were torn out of the armor. The connection was lost, but her armor was no longer useful. Wires had been torn out that were needed for it to run.. and it even began to fold up as Crystaall stood up. A tear dropped from her eye as it finally formed the necklace, ripping it off afterwards. But this was not a tear for her armor. No, this tear was for the way the A.I had insulted Vex. A caretaker that had apparantly watched her for years and remained her best friend died protecting her, a girl who seemed to be everything but normal. And now she had robotice arms, broken armor and an A.I that could threaten her sanity and the lives of others.

 "Sithspit."

Chapter 6: The Light and The Dark Pt 1

The Dragon Hawke exited hyperspace in a fury of speed and soon halted its long drive, hovering over the planet of Naboo. Crystaall was restless as she began to wake up. Her and Grey-Kast had fallen asleep during the short trip. Her feet were propped up on an empty space of the dashboard and her arms were crossed and hung underneath her chest. Crys finally decided to look to the right to see Kast completely lost in a fantasy with drool falling from his mouth. She pushed herself up, with her legs flying in the air and landing with a strong thud onto the metal floor. This did not even manage to make the rodian acknowledge the event. Crystaall shook her head as she stretched her arms while she stared at the planet through the view port. It was an amazing view, and she could guess it looked more beautiful if she stood on a hill and looked over the landscape. After dropping her arms, she only shivered after hearing the clank of metal against metal within her armor. She may have gotten used to the fact that she still had arms, but she could feel the air go through its cracks. It was a disturbing feeling to say the least. The armor and her arms would clank constantly, making barely a noise, as she walked out of the cockpit to grab her helmet. She took it off the shelf and placed it on her head, smiling at the click it made when it connected to her armor. It began to start up its HUD system, but something was not right. The helmet's systems couldn't start up all the way and eventually shut off completely. Crystaall was puzzled at what could cause this, she hadn't touched anything or messed with it ever since she got it. And then it clicked in her head. The A.I. It must want to contact her through the armor and all Crys could do was wait for it to try something. A black screen soon appeared, disabling her vision and just as quickly, two red eyes appeared. Crystaall fell back in fear, eyes widened and a small yelp as she fell on her backside with her hands keeping her from laying down. The eyes winced at the small scream, but it soon produced a smile once Crystaall was finally settled down.

"Boo."

And there it was. A voice for the thing the Imperials put inside her. The Imperials she couldn't remember, but somehow she knew it was their fault.

"Oh those guys? Yea... I murdered each and every one of them in cold-blood. Why do you think you can't remember a thing?"

Crystaall was shocked... it read her mind, her very thoughts. It was as if it was placed right inside her brain. But she had to ask a question, a question that was most likely pointless in this endeavor.

"What are you?"

"I am the A.I placed inside your brain, and I am meant to feed on every emotion of anger you possess. Nothing less. But it could be a whole lot more."

"So.... what? Are you going to be my future tormentor?"

"The coming days will only tell little girl."

Chapter 5: A Life Not Meant To Be Pt 8

"...This is not to mean your life will continue to throw tragedy in your face, but it will come from time to time, maybe even in a few days or over a long period of months. This is the average life of someone like you caught in the binds of something you cannot control. I was tangled within and I have to apologize for my sudden death. But even with these tragedies, companionship and heroic achievements will show who you truly are. They will show that you have conquered your fears, survived hell itself and never backed down. I have seen the end and I can only smile at what journey awaits you. But beware of the demons that lurk within the shadows, for they will try and take you into their world. I no longer have the time to speak to you. Remember that I have watched you until now, but through the Force.... I will always be with you my friend."

The hologram shut itself off and Crystaall lunged at the projector. She fell to her knees and put her arms around the massive object. Grey-Kast could only watch as she began to drop tears and a small whimper was heard within the ship. Her hands turned from open palms to fists as she then slammed those fists upon the projector. She was angry, but the tears began to fall from her face at a more rapid pace.

"Damn you.... you bastard!"

Grey-Kast began to reach for her right shoulder, but Crys got up at a quick pace as she wiped the tears from her eyes. She sniffed up a small amount of snot and then wiped up the rest. She looked at Kast with red eyes and flushed pink cheeks. She began to breathe deeply and then began to speak.

"He couldn't tell me in person. He knew he would die, and yet he pulls this on me!? Damn him!"

"At least he knew to tell you the truth."

"Yea.... that I have a destiny. But what the hell can I do?"

"A lot more than most your age."

Grey-Kast smiled and finally put his hand on her shoulder and nudged his head toward the cockpit.

"Come on, we don't want to keep your mother waiting."

Crystaall only nodded as they both went to the cockpit. They quickly took their seats as they began to enter codes and hit buttons to start the ship up. R4 only complained, thinking he had already done so. Crystaall put her hand on the lever and hesitated a bit.

"Something wrong Crystaall?"

"No... I just have a funny feeling I'm walking into hell."

"From my memory, Naboo is not the same as Mustafar."

Crystaall only laughed as she pulled the lever down and the ship rocketed up and out of Tatooine's atmosphere.

Chapter 5: A Life Not Meant To Be Pt 7

Crystaall began to reach forward to press the small button, but Grey-Kast grabbed her arm. She looked at him and tore his hand off her arm. Gey-Kast only began to open his mouth until Crystaall put her hand over it.

"We don't know if we don't discover what it does."

Crystaall pulled her hand back and began to reach for the button, this time hesitating to press it in.

"And for all we know, pressing it could kill us."

"Quit your superstitions and doubts. It's Vex we're talking about."

"That's my point."

Crystaall only scoffed and pushed the button in and pulled her arm back, nearly throwing herself backwards. Kast only sighed and mumbled under his breath 'He always said she was a hothead.' He put his hands on his hips and shook his head as nothing seemed to happen. The young bounty hunter only frowned and went to reach again for the device. Without out warning, a large boom shot through the walls of the ship, nearly shattering their ear drums. Both of them cringed, winced eyes and backed up with hands cupped over their ears. Once the echo became a dull roar, they opened their eyes and stared at the holo-projector. Everything had gone silent, and all that they saw was a man in a casual outfit. Crystaall gave it an odd look, having noticed the man almost immediately. It was Vex, and from what she remembered, he never took off his armor. His arms were relaxed and his black hair was slicked back more than usually. He then clasped his hands together, interlocking the fingers and looked directly at Crystaall. It was as if he knew where she would stand.

"Crystaall, if you are seeing this, than I have managed to achieve my goal. I have finally gotten you off of Coruscant and into the open galaxy. I knew this would mean my life, and the moment I met you I knew you would do great things. Before I go on, I want to establish that everything I own is now yours, including the Dragon Hawke. Knowing myself, I have died to protect you and ensure your safety. I also know that your heart has taken this very harshly, but you're light-hearted mind has thought nothing of it. And I tell you now, do not think I wasted my life. Do not think I could have lived and survived the escape. My fate was weaved, and I know what I must do to protect you. And for the many years I have watched and protected you, I am sad to say I will never see you grow into the woman you are destined to be. Its a funny word isn't it? Destiny, a word we always thought was used by those insane or lost within their religion. But Destiny is the exact thing that we believed in, and that was the fact that we knew our Fates could change, but we would eventually be its victim. And you are not only the victim of Destiny and Fate, but you are the victim of a troubled past and the mighty power known as the Force...."

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I want to let everyone here who reads my stories that they will be placed on Tumblr, starting with Chapter 1: Wrong Orders. This is any way, does not mean I will stop posting parts on this site. This site is my priority, and will most likely be ahead of the Tumblr page for quite a while. I also want to say that there will be another part up today, but it may not be as long as it normally is, so be prepared for a shorter read. All my extra posts will also go on Tumblr, but any other extras I create will be there ONLY. There will be no more 'extras' here. I'll be sure to edit this post with a link to the Tumblr page when it is set-up. Thank you all for reading my story so far.