It's been a couple days since you got back from Crait, and you're slowly easing back into Jedi life amidst all the complications that occurred when you returned. Though you don't think Ahsoka has completely. She told you that she still doesn't feel right, or comfortable around her master.
You know it must be difficult it for her to have this memory which is now engraved in her mind always pop up when she sees or thinks of Anakin. The few times you've seen them together, Ahsoka barely utters a word in his direction. You notice Anakin has the intent to treat their relationship like it previously was, but sadly not a word he says doesn't make Ahsoka uncomfortable.
Whilst you sit in your quarters and meditate on their relationship, your mind is brought out of your thoughts by the beeping of your communicator on your small desk. It's rare you get called on that so you got up intrigued.
You look at the location of the call.
"Mandalore." You mutter. It must be your mother.
You answer the call and "Father!?" You questioned shocked, seeing Obi-wan pop up on the hologram.
For the past two or so weeks you have had zero communication with him, nothing except the lingering feeling of your force bond.
"Hello (y/n). How are you?" He asks, a wide smile on his face.
"I'm doing all right. A little surprised to see you here that's for sure." You remark.
"Well, I didn't think communicating with you would be as hard as it is. So, I went to the only place I knew I could contact you that's not apart of the republic."
"And where is Satine?" You ask.
"(y/n). You don't call your mother by her first name do you?" He asked jokingly.
"No, sorry. Where is mom?" You laugh.
"She must be out at the moment, having a meeting I presume." He replies, looking around at his surroundings.
"So, do you live on Mandalore now?" You assume.
"No, I was able to buy a small ship and I've been living in that. I am about to head back to Stewjon if you would like to meet me there?" He suggests.
"Of course. That would be great. I have a free day tomorrow, so I'll be there." You reply quickly with excitement.
"Great news. I'm afraid I might have to cut our call short. I really shouldn't be using the Duchess of Mandalores communicator without her permission." Obi-wan admits with a chuckle.
You laugh. "Have you not even spoken with Mom yet?"
"I have, thank you very much. I just didn't have enough time to ask her permission." He admits.
"Alright alright." You chuckle.
"Goodbye dad. I'll see you..." You notice that you didn't have his attention. His eyes were trained on one spot in front of him as he seemed to be deep in thought.
"Is something wrong?" You query, slightly confused.
"I just felt something." He breathed.
"What?"
"It was something so...sinister." He answers. A moment of silence dawns upon the conversation, until your father looked up to you with concern.
"Be careful (y/n). Goodbye." He said, you could tell his words were serious.
"I will. Goodbye father." You say hesitantly.
The call is then quickly ended by your father, which leaves you sitting at the table, just wondering. It seemed to instantly take his attention away, it must've been quite strong. What can be so strong and sinister?
But once more, you didn't have time to dawn on these thoughts, as now your comlink was flashing yellow, signalling you were being called. "People can't get enough of me." You muttered, tapping the yellow ring on your comlink.
"General Kryze."
"Hi (y/n)." Ahsoka chirped.
"Hey Soka, why'd you call?" You wonder.
"Because Anakin and I are going to Stobar for some sought of investigation." She responds.
"Stobar, what's worth investigating out there?"
"I don't even know. If we find anything I'll be amazed." She laughs.
"So, you and Anakin getting better?" You query, since she mentioned him without seeming too hesitant.
"I guess, it's not getting worse. He tells me what we're doing and then I agree. I suggest something and we kinda discuss. It's not what it was before but-"
"It's improving." You finished.
"Yeah."
"I'm proud of you. Anyway, what time do you think you'll be back?" You ask.
"I don't know, should be back by tonight I hope."
"Well if your not home tonight, this is goodbye until tomorrow night." You remark, knowing that an annoyed Ahsoka is what you're going to get after saying that.
"What, why?" Ahsoka groaned.
"Because Obi-wan actually just talked to me. I'm going to meet him on Stewjon tomorrow." You explained with excitement.
"Oh that's great (y/n), tell him I said 'Hi'." Ahsoka says.
You chuckle. "I will."
"Be careful Soka. I'll see you when I do." You said.
"Don't worry this won't be a big thing. Also this call was just supposed to be a short one, so I'm sorry but I gotta go. Love you."
"Love you too."
~
"Master Yoda, you summoned me." You greet slowly, walking into the Grand Master's quarters. Master Yoda sits legs crossed on his seat facing the window in which the rain drops were pounding against.
"Felt anything new in the force, have you? A disturbance perhaps?"
"No but...I saw speaking with Obi-wan today. He said he felt something sinister. Is this it?" You question hesitantly. You don't want Master Yoda telling Windu that you're contacting your dad.
"Fear, for the life of your father, I do. From the dead, an old enemy of his has awaken. Seeking Vengeance." Master Yoda continues, sliding around to face you.
"An old enemy?" You query, taking a seat across from him.
"Hmm, took someone close to Obi-wan he did, many moons ago."
"What should I do?" You ask willingly.
"Be patient, we must. Wait for answers, we will." Master Yoda informs. You nod in understanding and quietly leave the Masters quarters.
'Old enemy? Who?' You wonder. You skip dinner and just meditate for the rest of the night, thinking about this possible threat that may have your fathers life in danger.
Then you feel something different this time. Something far more closer to you.
"Remember (y/n), concentrate on the moment when it arrives. Feel, don't think. Use your instincts when the time comes, don't rush through your predictions. Your focus will determine your reality." The husky masculine voice says. He sounded wise and calm, the opposite of what you were currently experiencing. You opened your eyes and looked around your room to see...nothing. You take the words the mysterious man said, and let go of the matter for know. Instead you go to sleep and just think of how tomorrow will be, meeting with your father.
~
You got up and got dressed as soon as you woke the next morning. Sadly Ahsoka still wasn't back at the temple. It was well into the morning and you planned to head to Stewjon straight away. But on your walk to get some quick breakfast, you were called on your comlink.
"General Kryze." You answered with a slight groan. Who would be calling on your free day?
"Padawan, we have a very important matter to discuss, please come to the briefing room immediately." Master Windu commands you.
"Yes Master." You reply. What could be so important that you're needed.
You turn back around and journey towards the briefing room, entering the door and walking down the stairs as soon as you got there. You see Master Windu and Yoda standing in front of the holo-table while your master and Master Mundi are holograms beside them.
"Good morning (y/n)." Your Master greets you with a slight wave.
"Good morning Master."
"We have an...unfortunate recording to show you." Master Mundi informs you, gesturing to the table. You stand next to the table and wait, placing your hands on its edge. Master Windu hesitantly starts the recording.
5 terrified people, looking like regular civilians stand in a line shaking and screaming. Behind them you see mechanical legs marching close to them. You see his black hand come up and hold the chin of one of them while continuing to walk around the group. You see horns above the heads of the terrified innocents. Then the figure passes the last in the line and you see him, a black and red patterned monster, horns spiking from the top of his black head. Strong metallic legs gripping into the ground, and a lightsaber hilt in his hand?
"There will be more innocent blood on your hands Kenobi! Unless you come here, face me. Come alone and if you do not...this world...will burn!" He yells maniacally as he activates his weapon revealing the scarlet red blade and slicing the heads off all five of the innocents. You gasp and look down in shock. This being, this monster, you feel like you have been told about him before, but you couldn't place a name.
"Who is that?" You stutter nervously.
"That...is Darth Maul." Master Windu tells you. The memories started coming back to you.
"He's alive?" You question, not believing that fact.
"We're afraid so. Have you made any contact with Obi-wan recently?" Master Windu asks
"Yes, yes I have."
"Do you know where he is?" Master Windu continues. You nod in reply.
"Take this..." Master Windu says handing you a small drive presumably having the message on it.
"Meet with Obi-wan, tell him...he needs to come back to the temple so we can deal with this threat."
"I don't think he'll so easily be convinced to return, after what caused him to leave." You hinted.
"Padawan, now is not the time to discuss that matter. Maul is extremely dangerous and will continue to kill innocents until Obi-wan meets with him. Bring him back to the temple and we will send him along with a task force to Raydonia."
"But Maul said for him to come alone. I do not think that a task force will help the matter." You argue.
"Agree with Padawan Kryze, I do. To save lives, go alone, Obi-wan must." Master Yoda intervenes.
"Just bring Obi-wan back all right, then we will work on it from there." Master Windu commands in frustration. You nod even though you disagreed with his views like usual. You left the briefing room and boarded your ship to make the journey to Stewjon to meet with your father.
~
You arrived at a small town on Stewjon. The small town was grassy and hilly, small homes housed the civilians and there were a line of stalls and larger buildings which must serve as the main gathering place. Off to the side there was a quite even field which housed a couple of landed ships, you went and parked your t-6 shuttle there. You exited and looked at the three other ships around yours. One seemed familiar, the republic had just released this new line of gunship for authorities to use when they were sent off world.
You figured Obi-wan must've been able to grab one of those. You walked up the shuttle and the back door opened. The ramp hit the ground and you see your father standing inside, he has hair back which is nice to see.
"Hello there." You greet him.
"Hello my son, it's good to see you." Your father admits, matching your smile as he walks down the ramp. You give each other a warm hug.
"So (y/n), what has been happening in your life since I left?" He asked, pulling away and walking back up the ramp into his ship.
You followed. "Well, when you left, that meant that the 212th had no general. Sooo..." You started. Obi-wan turned to you with a smile.
"I was elected to be their new general." You say proudly.
"You're a general? I'm sure Anakin wasn't happy when you became one younger than he did." You both share a laugh.
"No, he did not." You chuckle. You ponder if you should tell him about Anakin. You wonder if he knows about what happened on Tatooine.
"Something wrong (y/n)." Your father asks, noticing you in thought.
"No, I'm fine." You assure.
"Are you still feeling that dark presence?" You question. He sends you a light nod, his expression was worried.
"Though I can't place what it is." He admits.
You walk up next to him, which grabs his attention. "Father, I'm afraid that me coming here wasn't just for a catch up. That sinister feeling you had, Master Yoda felt it also. And I know who it is." You reveal.
His eyes widened. "Who is it (y/n)."
"The Sith that killed Qui-gon.
"Darth Maul is alive."