May the Force Be With You: The Arrival

May The Force Be with you: The Arrival

Chapter I: Homecoming

*"The Force will be with you. Always."

―Obi-Wan Kenobi*

As morning of a large city dawned with many citizens beginning their day heading to work, school or some just staying at home. In the local University,one young man stood before his bathroom mirror in his dorm brushing his teeth in a quick frenzy.

“...I can’t believe I overslept, Now I’m gonna be late for class.” as the young man thought trying to finish his morning routine.

“....Serves me right after having that movie marathon, although it still was fun though.”  he thought, finishing up he stared back  towards the mirror, the reflection showed a fairly handsome, dark tan skinned young man about 5’10 in height, with short reddish brown hair with the back tied in a short ponytail, his clear hazel eyes looking into the reflection for anything out of ordinary. His clothes consisted of light beige collared shirt supported underneath by a Dark brown T-shirt, a diamond shaped turquoise necklace, along a pair of matching khaki pants and pair of brown moccasins.

Alexander Ross Clearleaf simply known as Alex was a College currently attending the university of Texas at Arlington, The young man had only been there for a semester and a half, being a freshman who only graduated out high school nearly eleven months ago  he was aiming at becoming a Mechanical Engineer and gaining Bachelor's Degree in the field.

As Alex gave on final inspection in the mirror he heard knocking coming from his dorm room door.

“...HEY..., Alex are you up yet, if not then you better get up or I'll wake you up.” as a voice spoke outside the dorm room.

“...Just a sec’ Romeo, I’ll be out in a minute.”  Alex said.

Stepping out from the bathroom, he searched around his moderately sized dorm room finding his backpack next to the door was he had left it previously. A young man of 18 years, turning 19 in a few months,coming from a small town in West Texas living with his Uncle, Aunt and his little brother Leon, Alex  considered to be a kid with a good head on his shoulders, he was generally a welled manner young man who got along with mostly anyone he encountered, cool around friends and teachers, highly intelligent, kind and helpful,and was even cute by some girls on campus, however there was one little thing Alex held dear, his love of being a Star Wars Fan.

Being one for nearly all his life, it had started getting into the universe, when he was only three and his first ever movie being Star Wars IV: A New Hope had played out in front of him, needless to say he had been awestruck as he watched the Classic film, in fact his uncle even joked around by saying that he came from the planet Alderaan and that before its destruction his parents had sent him and his brother to earth and found him in crashed starship.  He’d figured out that was hardly true but he had been influenced through the films as a kid he loved every single movie even the prequels, and found good in each of them. In fact the movies inspired him to become a mechanical engineer as he had been fascinated by the sci-fi technology in each of the films wanting to create technology that could improve modern day life.

“...Hurry up man its 6:24, class starts in 16 minutes and I don’t wanna be late again for Buchmeyer class again not after what happened last time.”Romeo spoke with urgency.

“...Alright... alright I’m coming out.” as Alex said opening the door with reassuring tone.

“...Finally, come on we have to get going, otherwise the wrath of Buchmeyer will descend upon again.” Romeo spoke with worry.

In front of Alex stood his best friend, a young man of about the same age as Alex, wearing a tanned colored jacket with a white T-shirt sporting a blue Jedi order symbol underneath, a pair of blue denim jeans and a pair of navy blue tennis shoes. His dark brown hair in a short cut style, he also wore a pair of black eyeglasses, giving him a nearly philosophical look. Romeo Farrell was a keen man of intelligence, being view as a asocial bookworm by most, Romeo wasn’t the most social type, as he usually spent most his time in his books, most would say that he had no friends with anyone minus Alex, as he too was a Star Wars fan. The two spent most their childhood alongside one another as best friends, Alex sort of being the adventurous of the two and him being the guy with the plan. The two being childhood best friends decided to go off toward the same college together.

“...Don’t worry we’ll get there in time” as Alex said putting on his backpack.

“...You said that last time and we wound up getting being half an hour late, something that I don’t wanna relive.” Romeo said nonchalantly giving him an annoyed look. “Well let’s move then.” As Alex said, starting to dash off toward their destination.

The two had made a rather strenuous ten minute sprint to the campus engineering building, upon arrival other students giving quizzical looks at the two as they panting heavily, they managed to arrive on time for class with only a few minutes to spare.

“ *Pant*… I told ya’ *pant*...we’d make it *pant* on time.” As Alex panted, sweat starting trail down his face.

“...Yeah, *pant* but you didn't say we *pant* have to run a marathon across the school *pant* for ten minutes.” Romeo replied breathing heavily.

...Heh...well we needed the morning exercise anyway.” Alex retorted.

While the two were trying to regain their breaths, a young woman stood in front of them, her hands on her hips.

“...There you are, and here I thought I’d have to cover you two, told ya we should’ve had that movie marathon this weekend, but you two had to have it last night." She spoke with an annoyed tone.

“…Come on Christie, you’d think we really want to relive one of Buchmeyer’s grand star lectures about punctuality after last time... no thank you I set my alarm clock and only pressed the snooze button three times." Alex said with smirk.

'...Plus you left in the middle of The Empire Strikes Back last night. Romeo mentioned.

",,,Well unlike you two I value my sleep."  Christie retorted.

Christie Romero , was around the age of eighteen came into college a few months after High school, while she was young compared to her peers she was a well-known student at the University, being an highly intelligent, independent, charismatic and beautiful among the student body, she was one of the few close friends that Alex and Romeo made in college as she too had an interest in the Star Wars franchise. Wearing a bright red T-shirt along with a pair of denim jeans and red tennis shoes, her fair black hair in a tied single braid, for her age she was a fairly attractive her lovely body matured quite well curves in the right places nice hair and wore nice clothes to boot, but her personality was her most attractive feature she was bright, bold and standing girl willing to show her tomboy side, her compassionate green eyes gazing in annoyance at her two friends.

“...Well we made it right and that's all what really matters."  Alex replied with a smile.

"...Well that the last time I listen to one of your great Ideas Alex, next time I'll plan the next marathon." Christie replied before heading back to her seat.

While they were only friends, Alex never came to admitting that he'd had grown affections for the girl, from the beginning of the the semester Alex began to harbor an love for the girl, as someone like Christie was genuine in every way her looks, her personality and intellect made her amazing, though she her own set of flaws being bossy, a perfectionist and  too motherly by some, Alex viewed her as the girl of his dreams

"...In time Alex, In time Alex." he thought,

Taking a seat next to a large metal table, hiss Brown and blue colored, plaid style backpack contents consisted of several items, including his laptop, several notebooks for different subjects, a black leather binder containing his core subject papers, pencils and pens, some of his favorite novels, a sketchpad, his black Nintendo 3DS xl and several games and charger, his I-phone,  camera. However out of all the items mentioned, there were two items that were more unique than the rest in a concealed middle pocket there rested two metal rod-like items which both made of a black and silver metal, one having a gold section near the top and the other more of a elegant appearance.

Custom made by his own hands, his two lightsabers were his pride and joy of his mechanic skills. after their creation he showed them off to his friends and  who were impressed by the craftsmanship in fact it was their creation that they suggested Alex to make side business of creating  lightsaber replicas for others with that Alex had in previous months crafted replicas for students who interested.

He’d kept them in his bag, as a good luck charm to help him strive for degree in mechanical engineering. never leaving them behind when they weren't needed.

Sitting beside him was Romeo who laid his bag on the table, opening it up for class

“...So what today’s lesson plan.” Alex asked.

“...Well we should be doing a course on…” as Romeo said,

Just then a middle aged man came into the room dressed in dark blue suit, white tie and matching shoes. “Good morning students, forgive me for my own tardiness I was held up on the account of traffic. Mr. Buchmeyer announced, readying himself course for the day.

“…Wonderful.” Christie said sarcastically with hint of annoyance.  `

Needless to say, the day had gone by rather nicely as the three friends shared the next several of courses together which included, Algebra III, Advanced Physics and Literature.

Through the day and with many courses finished for the week, the three friends heading to the campus café for an after class get together;this was a traditional meeting that the three started shortly after their first year,however the sky above showed a rather unpleasant site as dark storm clouds above enveloped the sky of day, what was an earlier a pleasant Friday morning turned out to be an oncoming dark stormy evening coming ahead.

“... Well looks like the weather crew was wrong again.” Alex said looking into the darkened sky.

“...When have they ever been right” Christie replied “… if anything I bet they lie about the weather just so that they can get everyone outta bed, make our day a living hell, then laugh at our misfortune because of their “accurate” forecast.” Staring at the sky, disappointment on her face

“…sigh…" well all we can do is just pray that it doesn't rain otherwise we’ll all be walking home in the wet and miserable.” Romeo replied.

The three make it to the Heartfelt Cafe ,to be greeted by its owner Janice Wrighthall, a middle age hazel colored eyed woman of about 42 years of age, dressed in a simple white blouse and black slacks, her aging brown hair tied in a bun, Janice had opened up about 10 years ago after she gained a small inheritance from her grandfather, she decided to open up a Cafe for the college, mainly to help young students, for the past 10 years she’d seen all of things going on at the college, many of the students enjoyed her presence as she was like a counselor giving helpful advice to the students, talking to them when they looked down and out.

“....Hey you three how was all of your day so far.” She said smiling at the trio.

“....Hey, Janice how business” Alex replied.

“...Oh as busy as any Monday will be, customers coming in and out, only in for the rush, but you three come make always Mondays less dull and more enjoyable. Oh but I’m just talking a storm here, so the usual.” Janice finished.

“...You know it, Janice.” Alex replied giving her a respectable smile.

“...Alright then, It shouldn't take too long” she said as she went toward the various coffee machines.

With that the trio went to a nearby table and sat down, waiting for their order until the door opened up.

A young man with fair skin, Jet Black hair and Amber colored eyes, wearing a Black and grey hoodie and  t-shirt with matching Black jeans and shoes added with that a chain attached to pants, came walking inside, his hood over his head, as his appearance giving an almost mysterious look Heading up towards the counter to place his order.

“...Coffee black to go please.” he asked in a shushed quiet tone.

“...No cream or sugars dear… are you sure?” Janice replied.

“...No thank you.” he replied in the same tone.

“...Alright then, it should be ready in a minute or so, that’ll be $ 2.55, please” as Janice replied.

The young man paid for his order sat down next on the bench that was close to the door.

All the trio knew was that his name was Marcus Winfield and that he never really hanged out with anyone, sort of a lone wolf by most of the students, Marcus really never seemed to care about it though.  Aside from that he was a ghost most of the time.

“Here’s your order dear” Janice said handing him a Togo cup filled with the caffeinated black liquid.

“...Thank You” Marcus replied as picked it up and left no second thoughts.

Shortly after Marcus's departure the Trio began to share a good time inside, talking about the day, their classes, or just laughing at the randomness that occurred. It was a good time for a group of friends; bystanders couldn’t help but smile at the three sharing laughs all around.

“...*sigh*…Man I love this.” as Alex said giggling from the last joke.

“…Ha …heh, love what Alex?” Christie replied giving him chuckle.

“...This, I mean spending time with you two, enjoying each other company and just havin’ a good time... its moments like this that just makes life so great.” Alex explained.

“...Yeah, I with ya on that one, it’s all good, we're in college anyway, so we might as well enjoy times like this and many more to come.” Romeo replied.

The Trio smiled at the remark.

It was now about evening as the Three checked the clock which read 6:56 pm.

“…Man time flies, can’t believe it already so late” Alex said checking outside as the weather hadn’t gotten any better although it strange that it hadn't rained, yet the clouds were more than ready to unleash the storm that was coming in.

“…We should all probably head back to the dorms, before it starts to pour like hell.” Christie looked to the storm induced weather.

“…You don’t have to tell me twice this is gonna be one big ass storm” as Romeo replied back.

“… Alright then let’s get going them Thanks for the coffee Janice”. Alex said as the trio was heading out of the café.

“...Alright then, but be careful and hurry on back so you won’t get caught in this storm”. Janice said.

With that they headed out.

It was until they were crossing the street as the walk signal went off.

Alex’s eyes opened in realization as he forgot his backpack and left it inside the café

“...Oh crap, I forgot my stuff back at the café”. Alex said in realization.

“...Well go on ahead grab your gear, we’ll wait up” Romeo said smiling a bit.

“...Just hurry, it looks like it could pour at any minute” Christie said concerned.

With that Alex managed to get lucky as the street signal gave the approval to cross, heading inside the café, his bag was still there in the same spot as he left it.

“... Just left my stuff in here Janice, sorry about that.” Alex said grabbing his belongings.

“...It’s alright Alex just hurry back before it starts pouring.” Janice replied.

Just as he walked out of the café, the street light still displayed a go signal; he started to cross the street, as Alex was one fourth the way on crosswalk, staring back his friends smiling, as walked Until fate had played a move so ruthless it’s insidious. In that instant the signal had changed back to stop.

“…AL. ALEX GET OUTTA OF THE WAY!!!” a panicked Romeo screamed.

“…LOOK OUT!!!” Christie cried out terror.

Time seemed to have slowed in slow motion, As Alex turned to his left only a few feet away with its bright head lights as a large truck came down the street at full speed, the driver trying to stop only in vain as the breaks couldn’t stop in time. His eyes seemed fixated on the approaching lights of death in that moment every memorable moment in his life, played out in his mind from his first movie, every birthday he’d ever have, to the his lightsaber duels with Leo, meeting Romeo, going to school and graduating, meeting Christie, and just recently his good times with his best friends who now stared in horror seeing what appeared to the end of their sacred friendship.

Believing, that this was his Final moments Alex closed his eyes and braced for the embrace of death. “My only regret is that I couldn't become something to help those I care about.” Alex said mentally

Little did Alex realize at that moment. Fate loves to pull cruel jokes.

Instantaneously, a bright flash enshrouded the area, as Alex now mere inches away from death, suddenly vanished leaving only a blue mist, from the spot he stood in.

The trucked passed as Christie and Romeo eyes closed began to open to see what might be left of their best friend. In surprise however, they didn't any blood, gore or even the truck as he somehow vanished in thin air.

“...What happened where is he, where did he go!” as the two looked to see” as Christie asked looking in confusion tears streaming down her face.

Romeo couldn't reply as he couldn't believe of what just played out in front in him, he couldn't even fathom the thought of what just happened.

His Best friend was gone.

As the starry night over loomed the quaint little hamlet known as Ponyville, in the Golden Oaks library sitting in chair reading a book was a young Lavender colored unicorn mare, her dark violet mane with one pink highlight that complemented her well, her lavender colored eyes matched her fur flawlessly, she wore simple a magenta colored which the sleeves were rolled up sweater underneath a white long sleeve button shirt with the sleeves also rolled up and a dark maroon colored skirt.

Twilight Sparkle, personal student of Princess Celestia, sat in the library reading over an a tome of history, as her luminous lavender eyes scanning over the text a voice could be heard coming from upstairs.

“…Hey Twilight, wanna go out and star gaze, Princess Luna is really giving a show tonight.” A young purple dragon with green scales, wearing a green t-shirt and purple pair of shorts, came down the stairs halfway.

“… Not now, Spike as much as I would love to go and view the night this book has some rather interesting potential, plus I just can’t seem to get enough of it.” Twilight responded her nose still in the book.

“… Alright, suit yourself then” Spike said heading back up to the balcony.

“...I have to admit… this book does spark some interest about history, even if it all just theories and speculation, I’ll have thank Lyra for donating it.” Twilight spoke to herself marveling the tome that she held.

For the past few days, Twilight had spent her evenings reading over the book, which had been given to her from Ponyville’s self-proclaimed human enthusiast Lyra Heartstrings. At first she hadn't thought much of the book being that it came from Lyra, nevertheless being the book worm that she delves into the text, the book discussed about Pre- Equestrian history before the events of the Hearthswarming story. Discussing about a mysterious race that had lived in what was to become modern day Equestria. So far she was about halfway through the book. Just as a she was turning the next page however, she heard Spike’s voice call out in shock.

“...Twilight, check this out something going on outside!” as a concerned spike came running down the stairs. “… Some sort of glowing light is appearing outside in front of the library!” as Spike said with a look of worry.

“… Just calm down Spike, let just go out and see what this is all about.” As Twilight said closing her tome and heading over to the window, that site played out was a steadying glowing light appearing to become brighter with every passing second, right outside her home.

“… strange I don’t feel any magic coming from it, what is this thing.” Twilight said with curious look.

At the moment the Light’s brightness intensified to its peak blinding both the unicorn and dragon for a few moments, as their eyes managed to recover they saw something in the distance what appeared figure lying on the ground.

“…Oh Celestia, there’s somepony out there, they seem hurt!” As Twilight shouted running outside towards the figure.

“…Twilight hang on!” Spike shouted following behind.

As they approached the unconscious figure, they gasped in surprise as the figure they believed to be a pony was far from it instead they saw a hairless bipedal being wearing casual clothing and a brown and blue backpack, judging by its build it appeared to be a male creature from what Twilight could deduct.

“…What is it, Twilight?” Spike asked curious.

“… I don’t know Spike but whatever it is, it needs our help.” Twilight replied her horn began glowing as a purplish aura began to enshroud the being. “Spike go on and prepare the spare bedroom.” She commanded.

“… Are you sure you wanna do this, Twilight?” Spike asked concerned with the request that his older sisterly figure asked.

“…I'm not even sure  but I have this feeling that whatever it is, it belongs here we’ll ask Fluttershy to come over tomorrow to see about it. ” as Twilight began to lift the being in the air.

“...Alright... Alright then, I get it, I’ll get it ready.” Spike said heading back inside.

With that the unicorn mare headed back inside with the mysterious creature hovering above hoping that it would this kind act wouldn't backfire.