The Force of Friendship (2. Family)

Chapters

Prologue
Chapter 2 "Happy Birthday?"
Chapter 3 "Let the Trial Begin!"
Chapter 4 "Suffering"
Chapter 5 "Through the Gate"
Chapter 6 "Goodbye Tatooine"
Chapter 7 "Arrival"
Chapter 8 "Ordeal"
Chapter 9 "Return!"
Chapter 1 "Discovery"
Epilogue

Prologue

It has been six years. Six years since Alexx was sent to Equestria by the Jedi, Kana.
Here he found out that the power of friendship, is stronger than the force itself.
It was here that he met his new friends, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity.
And Twilight Sparkle, whom he fell in love with.
The night before the kaggath, they expressed their true feelings for eachother.
After his duel with Shadio, there was an invasion of sith, Twilight losing her life in the process.
Alexx severed his connection to the force in order to save her.
Together they raised a new unicorn named Kana, the namesake of the Jedi who gave,
him the gift of friendship.
Alexx lives with Twilight Sparkle, starting their new life together as parents.
With his connection to the force severed, Alexx now serves as a knight of the royal guard...

It was a warm summer's night. Luna's moon and stars were very beautiful. Alexx could see Orion's belt above him. There was a slight breeze as Alexx walked to Shining Armor's office. He could hear the clash of steel from the new recruits, training for knighthood. He opened the oak door to see Shining Armor and another pony, a pegasus. "You wanted to see me sir?" Alexx asked, the pegasus had a brown coat, and hazel eyes. "Yes, this is Star Bolt, our new recruit, I want you to take him under your, erm, horn." Sta Bolt lifted his front right hoof in a salute. "SIR! Honor to meet you. SIR!" He said. Alexx gave him a smile. "The pleasure is all mine. I was off to investigate a murder that happened in the Everfree Forest, this shall be your first case. Let's go." He said. Alexx turned around and left Shining Armor's office, with Star Bolt close behind.

Alexx and Star Bolt walked out of Canterlot and into the Everfree Forest. As they neared the edge of the forest, it got very dark. "Stay close to me, I will make a light." Alexx said, "SIR!" Responded Star Bolt, "And enough of the sir, please just call me Alexx, we are going to be good friends I believe Star Bolt." "Yes Si-er Alexx." Alexx begun to channel magic into his horn, making a bright light appear overhead. Alexx has been through the Everfree Forest dozens of times, it still sends a shiver down his mane. I hope Star Bolt doesn't lose his nerve. Poor guy must be scared out of his mind. Alexx thought. He looked over and saw Star Bolt, he was standing up tall, full of pride. Guess not.

They found the body of the victim, a young earth pony mare. She had a beautiful kept red mane, and a purple coat. "All right Star Bolt, we have to examine the body, look for anything that is odd." Alexx said. "Okay" Star Bolt replied. Alexx channeled more energy into his horn and illuminated the area around the body. Why would anypony want to murder this pretty young thing? He thought. "Alexx! I found something odd." Star Bolt shouted. Alexx turned toward him. "What you find on her?" "This right here." Star Bolt pointed his hoof at a gash on her chest. "I think she was killed by a unicorn whom stabbed her." He said with pride.

"Good guess, Star Bolt, but it looks more like a slash of some sort." Alexx replied. "How do you slash with a horn?" He asked. "You don't thats the thing. But this wound does look familiar." Alexx said as he looked closely at it. It can't be. Can it? Alexx wondered. "Well let's get this poor girl to the morgue. See what was the cause of death." He said, still looking amazed at the gash. He channeled energy into his horn and carefully lifted the corpse onto his and Star Bolt's back.

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"All right boys. Thank you for bringing the victim to us. We will examine her and let you know the cause of death in the morning." The mortician said. They set the mare on the table and left the hospital. "So do you think the gash caused her death or what?" Asked Starbolt as they walked away. Alexx shrugged "I don't know. There wasn't much blood loss by the looks of it, and the wound was burned shut as well. I just want to get home to my wife and little filly." Alexx said. "Well whatever it was I can't keep Dashie waiting. See you tomorrow. I had a great time hanging out, just wish it was for happier reasons." Star Bolt said. "Yea me too...WAIT! DASHIE!?" Alexx asked in shock. "Rainbow Dash, yea why?" Star Bolt asked. "Are you.. is she?" "My very special somepony? Yes, yes she is." Star Bolt said with a big grin.

"But how and when did you get with a mare like Rainbow Dash?" "Oh that is a story for another day, say hi to Twilight Sparkle for me." Star Bolt said, waving his hoof as he flew to Rainbow Dash's house. That guy and I are going to get along fine. Alexx thought with a smile. He walked to the library, his home, where Twilight and his daughter, Kana, were. As he walked through the door, something lunged at him and he fell back. "Welcome home papa." Said Kana, hugging him. Alexx got on all fours and hugged her back. "Oh sweetie how I missed you today, and you as well." Alexx said as Twilight approached him.

Twilight gave him a kiss. "So was there another murder today?" She asked. Alexx set Kana aside on the ground. "Kana, sweetie, why don't you go play with Spike while mommy and daddy talk." He told her. "Promise to pway with me after?" She said, with her beautiful eyes. "Of course sweetums." He said giving her a kiss on the forehead. "SPIKE! COME HERE!" As Kana ran into the other room.

"Yes there was another one. Same as the others, a gash across the chest. Everytime though it seems that it is not the cause of death. We cannot figure out what it is though." Alexx said. "Do you have any idea what the weapon could be though, Alexx?" Twilight asked. "I do, but I don't want to believe it." He replied. Twilight put a hoof around Alexx's neck. "Alexx you can tell me anything. We are very special someponies, right?" She asked. Alexx rested his head against Twilight's then gave her a hug. "I-I think it was..." Alexx stuttered for a moment. Twilight gave him a kiss. "It's okay Alexx I think I know what it is." She said, releasing the kiss. "Yea.. I don't believe it either." Alexx replied. In unison they both said.

Lightsaber.

-End Prologue.

Chapter 2 "Happy Birthday?"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY KANA!!" Everypony at the library shouted. "I can't believe little silly filly Kana is already six years old, boy she is growing up fast!" A bouncing Pinkie Pie commented. "Ah right, I got cider for the grown ups, and apple juice for the small fry." Applejack said, wheeling in a table of beverages. Scootaloo, Sweetie Bell, and Applebloom all ran up to Kana. "Happy Birthday, we got something for you. Show her Sweetie Bell." Scootaloo said. Sweetie Bell pulled out a small cape. "For your sixth birthday, we decided to make you a Cutie Mark Crusader." The three shouted at once. "Oh boy, oh boy, thank you. Papa can I go play with them please?" Kana said, looking up at Alexx with her beautiful eyes. "It's your birthday, of course you can." He said, giving her a kiss on the forehead. "Wub you papa." Kana said. "Come on girls, maybe we will get our cutie marks in a cake eating contest, or pin the tail on the pony." Scootaloo said. "ALL RIGHT!!" the other three shouted as they ran off.

My little Kana, already six. Alexx thought. The cake was made by Pinkie Pie of course. It was the same cake she made for Alexx when he first arrived in Ponyville, this one was three times as big however. Alexx walked over to where Twilight Sparkle was, and all his other friends as well. They were all gathered around the cider kegs, Pinkie Pie was constantly shoveling in cake. "Ooh hhi Aallexx." Pinkie Pie said, her mouth full of cake. "Hey Pinkie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack." He said, giving Twilight a kiss. "How are all of you?" He asked. "Oh just lovely darling. A bit busy from making fabulous new dresses, other than that I am great." Rarity said. "I am fine too, sugarcube, Big Mac and I were working harder all week making all that cider and juice yall are drinking." Applejack said with a smile and a laugh. "I am fine as well, I um have been training my animals to, you know, sing happy birthday for Kana." Fluttershy said in a soft voice. "And I made the cake." Pinkie Pie said, eating more of the giant cake. "Yea, before I arrived, I raced Star Bolt. He must have fallen behind cause I left him in the dust. Oh there he is now." Rainbow Dash said, pointing a hoof at Star Bolt, whom just walked through the door. "I will talk to you guys later, see ya." He said, walking towards Star Bolt.

"Sorry I am late, I was racing Rainbow Dash and she smoked me." Star Bolt said. "Oh it is fine, would you like some cake and cider?" Alexx asked with a smile. "Yea, yea that sounds good." Star Bolt said, returning the smile. Alexx grabbed a mug of cider, handed it to Star Bolt, and grabbed his own. "So you have any ideas on who the killer is?" Star Bolt asked, taking a sip of cider. "Hey, I do not want to talk about work right now. I am here to enjoy Kana's birthday." Alexx said, taking a bite of cake. "You are right, Alexx, let us enjoy this peace." Star Bolt said, he seemed to murmur something else under his breath. "What was that?" Alexx asked. "Oh it is nothing, just trying to remember something." Star Bolt said with a laugh.

Alexx and Star Bolt continued to sip at their cider and eat cake. There is something odd about Star Bolt today. He does not normally murmur. Alexx thought. "Want another round of cider?" Star Bolt asked. "Um sure, I could go for another mug." Alexx replied. Star Bolt got up and walked to the beverage table. Pinkie Pie did a great job decorating. Alexx thought, noticing all the streamers and balloons that seemed to envelope the entire library. Sheesh, so many parties happen here. I dislike cleaning all of it up. But I would do anything for my little girl, it is her special day today. He thought, a smile came across his face. He walked over to Vinyl Scratch, the d.j. for the party. "Hey hey hey, it is the b day girls daddy, what is up? You enjoying the party?" She asked. "Why yes I am, thank you for coming on such short notice." Alexx replied. "Oh it is nothing, the least I could do for the stallion who saved Equestria from an invasion." Vinyl Scratch said. "Tell Kana I said happy birthday." She said, as Alexx walked back to where he was.

Star Bolt returned from the beverage table, carrying two mugs of cider on his back. "One for you, and one for me." Star Bolt said. "Thank you, Star Bolt." Alexx said, lifting the mug with magic and taking a big gulp. "So Alexx, when are you going to teach Kana how to use magic? She has to learn some day, and I think she will be powerful, just like you and Twilight." Star Bolt said. "Oh, I have not thought of that yet. I think I am going to wait one more year, for her to become a little bit more educated. Twilight wanted it this way." Alexx replied, taking another sip of the sweet cider. This mug is a little bit sweeter then the last one. Alexx noticed.

"But why wait? She could use her magic for great things." Star Bolt replied. "You are acting a little stranger today, Star Bolt. You are not normally this interested in talking about Kana." Alexx said. "Oh, you know, she IS the birthday girl, so I thought it was appropriate to talk about her and her future as a unicorn." Star Bolt replied with a smirk. Rainbow Dash stumbled over towards Star Bolt, hanging on to him. "Get off me please." Star Bolt said. "Hey *hic, how about we go some place a little quieter sweetie. *Hic." A drunken Rainbow Dash said. "I said get off." Star Bolt replied. "Come on *Hic, cut loose a bit, It IS a party." Rainbow Dash replied. "I SAID GET OFF!" Star Bolt said, bucking Rainbow Dash across the library, and crashing into Vinyl Scratches turntables, stopping the music. Everypony stared at Star Bolt. "HEY! STAR BOLT! What has gotten into you?!" Alexx demanded.

"I told her to get off. So I sent her packing." Star Bolt replied. "Yes, but normally you are all into Rainbow Dash being all horny and stuff. What is going on?" Alexx asked. He noticed Twilight and the others rushed to Rainbow Dashes side. "Is she okay?" Alexx asked. "She is bleeding, I'll get her to thar hospital, yall just sort out the business here." Applejack said, putting Rainbow Dash on her back and galloping off. "Star Bolt, you could have killed her." Alexx said. "What, do you think I care about that?" Star Bolt said with a grin. I do not get it, Star Bolt is madly in love with Rainbow Dash. Wait. "YOU ARE NOT STAR BOLT?!" Alexx shouted. Star Bolt let out a laugh. Star Bolt began to change form, his fur and wings turned into a black and blue carapace. CHANGELING! Alexx thought.

"No, I am not Star Bolt, I saw him and Rainbow Dash flying so I, took care of him." Said the changeling. "You killed him!?" Alexx asked in horror. "No, he is back at Rainbow Dashes place, safe and sound, in a deep sleep." The changeling said. Well at least he is not dead. "You are the sith, are you not?" Alexx asked. "Yes. I am the sith, call me, Darth Shatayo." Shatayo said. "How did you get to Equestria? I sealed to the gateway forever when I severed my connection to the force." Alexx asked. Shatayo let out a menacing laugh. "Yes you did sever the connection to the force, which closed the gateway. But you see, there is another gatekey." Shatayo said, looking towards Kana. She was with the other Cutie Mark Crusaders, hiding in the corner. "She has a strong connection to the force. I am surprised you did not figure that out sooner." Shatayo said with an evil grin. But. No, he is right. That night, before the Kaggath with Twilight, I was still connected to the force. So she is a sensitive. Alexx thought in horror.

"Why are you here?" Alexx asked. "Is it not obvious? I am here for your daughter." Shatayo said. "OVER MY DEAD BODY!!" Alexx said, charging towards Shatayo. Alexx noticed it was hard to move, he fell over. "What, what did you do to me?" Alexx asked. "Oh not just to you, before Applejack delivered the cider, I added a missing ingredient." Shatayo had said with a grin. Alexx noticed all the other mares, and stallions at the party beginning to fall over. Shatayo walked over to where the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Kana were. "Stay away from her you meany head, CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS, GUARDIA-" Is all Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Bell could say before Shatayo knocked them out, through the force.

Shatayo then hit Kana over the head with his decayed hoof. "Papa." Is all she could say before falling over. "KANA!" Alexx said. Shatayo lifted her onto his back and the gateway appeared. "I do hope you do not mind. But your daughter has a strong connection to the force. The dark side could really use her power." Shatayo said, as the gateway opened. Alexx was crawling towards Shatayo. "Kana..." He said, trying to stay awake. "You could open the gateway again. Oh yes that is right. You have no gatekey anymore. No more ponies in Equestria have a connection to the force. Goodbye." Shatayo said, taunting Alexx. No. Not like this. Alexx thought, reaching a hoof out towards Shatayo. It was too late, Shatayo had entered the gateway and sealed it behind him.

I... I failed her. I failed Twilight and my daughter. Alexx thought, the tears now flowing from his eyes. "KANA!" Alexx screamed before slipping into unconsciousness.

-End Chapter 2

Chapter 3 "Let the Trial Begin!"

Alexx awoke to find himself in the hospital. "The last one is waking up." He heard the doctor say. "Ugh.. Kana... I MUST SAVE KANA!" Alexx shouted. Jumping out of the bed. The doctor stepped in front of him. "You are not going anywhere. The amount of that drug you consumed was a deadly one. Apparently you got the greatest dosage of it. Get back to bed." "Out.. of my way.. my girl needs me." Alexx said, falling over. He slipped back into unconsciousness. He woke up once more, this time, restrained to the bed. "You need your rest. If you move too much, the drug will spread to your heart and kill you." The doctor ordered him. "Fine." Alexx said with a scowl. The doctor connected an IV, which contained medicine, into Alexx's neck. He winced at the pain. "This will flush the drug out of your system, it will take a while. I think a few days." The doctor said. "Where is Rainbow Dash? She was pretty beat up when I last saw her." Alexx asked. "I am right over here." He heard a familiar voice say.

Alexx saw that he was sharing his room with Rainbow Dash, who was reading the latest installment of Daring Do. She had bandages around her chest, where she took the most damage. Alexx smiled. "Well I am glad you are okay Dash." He said. "Yea, well if Star Bolt did not kick me like that, I would not be here right now." Rainbow Dash said. Alexx frowned. "That was not Star Bolt. It was a sith changeling disguised as him. The sith went after my Kana." Remembering the events of that night. "Oh, that makes since, the Star Bolt I know and love would never do that to anypony." Rainbow Dash said.

Twilight Sparkle entered the hospital room. "Are you all right, Alexx?" She asked, giving him a kiss. "Yea, yea I am fine. What about you? You were drugged as well." Alexx commented. "Yes, but apparently Shatayo put an extreme amount in yours." She said. Alexx put his head down. "I am sorry, Twilight, because of me, our daughter has been kidnapped. Shatayo is going to turn her to the dark side most likely." Alexx said, a tear rolling down his cheek. "We have to go through the Gateway, Alexx, we must save Kana." Twilight said. "We can not. The Gateway can only be opened if there is somepony in Equestria whom has a connection to the force. I am no longer connected, I severed it to save you remember?" Alexx said. "So... she is lost." Twilight said. Alexx nodded. She then began to openly weep, hugging Alexx. "Our Kana, never to return to us. What did we do to deserve this." She said in between sobs.

"There is one way." Princess Celestia said, as she walked into the room. "Your majesty." Everypony in the room said at once. "What are you doing here, Princess?" Asked Twilight Sparkle. "I heard what happened. This, Shatayo, kidnapped your daughter, but the Gateway is closed, because we have nopony with a connection to the force." Said Celestia. "We must reconnect you with the force, Alexx." She said. Alexx's eyes widened. "B- but how? I thought once severed, it can never be reconnected." Alexx said. "Is it with the use of the Elements of Harmony?" Twilight Sparkle asked. Celestia shook her head. "No I am afraid not. They will come in later though. Should you get Kana back, we can use them to take her connection to the force away." Celestia said. "But that is then, this is now. There is a trial I could give you, once you get out of the hospital. The trial will commence once you are better." She said, walking out the door.

"I wonder what she meant by that." Twilight said. "Well whatever it is. Alexx will ace it faster than a sonic rainboom." Rainbow Dash commented. Alexx slumped back into his bed. "I sure hope so Dash." I need to save Kana. The dark side is no place for her. Alexx worried. Damn it. How could I not see that she could have the force. Another tear rolling down his face. Twilight gave him another hug. "You get your rest. I will be right beside you the whole night." She said. "Thank you, Twilight." Alexx said, trying to give her another hug. But the restraints kept him from doing so. He let out a laugh. "Well, I will let you get your rest. Twilight, feel free to stay here while Alexx and Rainbow Dash are in the hospital." The doctor said, walking out of the room. "I guess it is my turn to watch over you for the night." Twilight Sparkle said. "Oh yea." Alexx said, remembering how she was hospitalized by Shanesen so many years ago. He laughed. "Roles reversed." Twilight and Rainbow Dash joined in the laugh. "Classic Alexx, even though he is injured, he keeps his sense of humor." Twilight said, giving him a gentle kiss.

Alexx slept in his hospital bed, as best he could. How can I sleep. My daughter is missing, and now I have to take part in a trial of some sorts. Damn you Shatayo. I cannot believe I have to fight another sith. I thought I was done with this stuff when I gave up the force for peace. Alexx then remembered part of the sith code. Right, Peace is a lie. Just like you told me Shadio. Alexx, why are you still awake. Twilight? What are you doing in my head? He asked. I was checking on you, to make sure you were not having any nightmares. I mean, you already have so much to worry about. Everypony should be able to forget their problems, in their dreams Twilight replied. Well, I am having trouble getting completely to sleep. Wo-would you please use a spell? I can not do it myself. He asked. Twilight gave a small laugh. I love you Alexx, of course I will. She said. Twilight began to channel magic into her horn, and a small stream of magic entered through Alexx's body. He began to feel much more tired, he shut his eyelids completely, Thank you Twilight. He said as he fell asleep and had pleasant dreams.

1 week later.

"All right, the drug is flushed out of your system. You can go on your way now. But please do be careful Alexx, you too Rainbow Dash." The doctor said. As Rainbow Dash, Twilight and Alexx left the hospital. "Rainbow Dash, before I succumbed to the drug. Shatayo said that Star Bolt is at your home, in a deep sleep." Alexx told her. "Oh no, I better go make sure he is okay." She said, flapping her wings and flying off extremely fast towards her home. "So let us be off to Canterlot." Twilight said. "Right, I need to know what faces me ahead." Alexx replied. As they continued out of Ponyville, a chariot pulled by two pegasi knights, of the royal guard, flew down in front of Alexx and Twilight Sparkle. "Sir Alexx. The Princess has sent us to pick you up." The first pegasus said. "Thank you." Twilight and Alexx said. They got aboard the chariot and the pegasi took off.

They arrived at the royal palace in Canterlot in about thirty minutes. They landed and departed the chariot. "Thank you for getting us here so fast sirs." Twilight Sparkle said. The pegasi nodded and flew off with the chariot. They entered the throne room to see Princess Celestia and Princess Luna waiting for them. Alexx and Twilight bowed before the two princesses. "It is good to see you alive and well Alexx and Twilight, my most faithful student." Celestia said. "We are pleased to see thoust are fine." Luna said in the royal wee. Alexx gave a nod to Luna. "Celestia, you said something about a trial. What is this trial? How will it reconnect me to the force?" Alexx asked her. "It is quite simple. With my magic, I can call upon the force and it will find you, but." Celestia stopped for a moment. "What is it, teacher?" Twilight asked. "The spell is simple, but the trial is the hard part. It will attempt to reconnect your spirit with the force, but the entire process is quite painful." Celestia said. "But if you get over the pain, and pass the trial, your powers shall return." She said. "That is great." Twilight said. Alexx gritted his teeth. "And if I fail the trial?" He asked. "If thou fails the test.... thou shall rest for eternity." Luna replied, hesitantly. Death, of course failure comes with death. Alexx thought.

"The choice is up to you Alexx." Celestia said. "Alexx, we have already lost Kana, I do not want to risk losing you as well." Twilight said, hugging him. Alexx returned the hug. "I know Twilight, I know. But if I do not do anything, Kana will fall to the dark side. You saw how horrible it can be." He said. Twilight remembered, seeing Alexx suffering under that evil. "Twilight, if I do not live... I am sorry. I failed you, and I will have failed Kana as well." Alexx said, giving Twilight a kiss. He released his hug and kiss from Twilight. "Are you sure about this Alexx? Once the spell has started, it must take its course. You will either live and have your powers, or die." Celestia said. Alexx thought hard for a long moment. I will do whatever it takes to save Kana. I want my family whole again. "How long will it last for?" Alexx asked. "The entire process is ten days. Ten days of constant pain. Whether you are asleep or awake. You will feel nothing but pain." Celestia said. Alexx turned towards Twilight. "Alexx, I will not leave your side, until it is all over." She said, with a tear falling down to the floor. "I accept the trial." Alexx said, reassured with Twilight's presence. "Very well, please follow me." She opened a door with magic, Alexx, Twilight and Celestia entered through it.

In the room, there was a small bed and food set out. "The food is for Twilight. If you do manage to sleep, this is where you shall rest. Even in your dreams, you will feel nothing but pain." Celestia reminded him. "I already accepted the terms to the trial. Once I get my connection to the force back, we will be able to open the gateway once more." Alexx said. Celestia nodded. "Very well, is there anything you want to say to Twilight or me, it could very well be your last words." Celestia said. Alexx nodded. "Celestia, it has been an honor to serve as a knight in the royal guard, I hope I can continue to after this is all over." He said bowing before her. Alexx turned towards Twilight. "Twilight, I love you." He said. "I know." Twilight replied, giving him what could be his last hug.

Releasing her from the hug, Twilight backed next to the bed. "Are you ready Alexx?" Celestia asked. "Bring it on, your majesty." Alexx replied. Celestia began to channel magic into her horn. My love, Twilight. You are the best thing to ever happen to me. We shall be reunited. He thought. Alexx looked over to Twilight, a lone tear rolled down her face. "Here it goes Alexx." Celestia said. The light surrounding her horn grew incredibly bright. She then blasted Alexx with all of her magic. There was no pain. "What is this? You said there was going to be paAIGGN" Alexx tried to say, but the suffering had begun late. It hurt, it felt worse than when Shadio blasted him with lightning during the Kaggath. One whole week of this? I will be lucky to survive one more second. Alexx thought, as he screamed from the pain. Twilight weeping in the corner, seeing her significant other in serious pain. "The spell has been cast. The rest is up to you, Alexx." Celestia said, as she walked out of the room, leaving Twilight with Alexx.

Kana was all that Alexx could think about. I do this, for my family. As he stumbled over in pain.

-End Chapter 3

Chapter 4 "Suffering"

The palace in Canterlot was filled with the screams of pain from Alexx. Celestia was right, nothing but constant pain. Alexx thought as he fell stumbled from the torture. Twilight took Alexx's hoof in hers. "Twilight, help me get my mind off the uh... pain, please." Alexx said, gritting his teeth. "How, I can not help with magic, or the spell will be canceled." She said. Alexx let out another scream as more of the crushing sensation pulsed through his body. Twilight let out a cry. "Tell me, how many days has it been." He asked. Twilight brushed away her tear. "It has been two days. You have eight more to go." Twilight replied. It feels like it has been more like twenty years. He thought. Another jolt of pain spread through his body, he fell over. "Alexx, ALEXX STAY WITH ME!!" He heard Twilight plead, as he slipped into unconsciousness.

*****

Alexx awoke in the library, Kana bouncing on top of him. Oh, it was all a nightmare. He thought with a sigh of relief. "Papa, you fell asleep at my party. We all had a great time." Kana said. Alexx got up and hugged her. "Oh that is good." He said. Twilight entered the room. "Oh you are awake, Alexx, you partied a little hard last night. Don't you think?" She said with a smile. Twilight gave him a kiss. Alexx then heard a knocking on the door.

"You stay put, Alexx, I will answer the door." Twilight said as she walked towards the door. The knocking became faster, and more aggresive. "I am coming, sheesh hold your ponies." Twilight said. The door was then blasted down, hitting Twilight over in the process. Entered the library was Darth Shatayo. "You failed me, Papa." Kana said, turning towards Alexx. Her eyes were now a vicious red, instead of her hazel and purple colored eyes. No. The dark side took her. Alexx worried in fear. Shatayo blasted him with a stream of lightning.

*****

"KANA!!" Alexx screamed from the infernal pain as he awoke "Oh, good, I thought you were dead Alexx!" Twilight gave with a cry of relief, hugging Alexx. "I think I would rather be dead now *pant* then deal with this. But that would guarantee Kana to fall to the dark side." He replied, trying to hug Twilight back, the pain held him back. "*Pant* How long was I out for?" He asked. "You were out cold for another day, seven more.

Please just hold on Alexx." Twilight said, hugging him tighter. "Thank you, Twilight." Another stream of pain jolted through his body, he let out a wail. "It seems *pant* it gets more painful each time... every second is painful for me." Alexx said. "Alexx, how are you going to get back, once you through the gateway, how are you and Kana going to get back?" Twilight asked him. "I believe that Celestia and Luna will be able to keep the Gateway from closing, long enough for us to get back." Alexx said, gritting his teeth from the pain. Another wave of the intense torture shot through his body. He blacked out once more.

*****

Kana awoke in a dark room, tied to a table. "W-where am I, where is mama and papa?" She asked herself. A bright light turned on, and she saw something on the ceiling. It was a mirror. What she saw was not her. She was no longer a little filly, but a grown human woman. Her hair was white, her skin tan, and her left eye hazel, the other purple. "I-I am a human?" Kana asked in wonder. "Yes, you are." Came an outside voice. A man in a dark cloak walked down through the doorway. All Kana could see of his face was his red eyes. "Where am I?" Kana asked. The man let out a laugh.

"You are on Korriban, home of the sith. You are here because your connection to the force is a strong one, it is unusual. At such a young age, it is unheard of." The sith said. He took his hand and grabbed her chin, making her face him.
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way, either join the dark side willingly, or I shall persuade you to join us." The sith said. "Why would I join you, I do not even know your name." Kana replied, remembering her fathers tales of how he came to Equestria, and what he did before. "Fine, I am Darth Shatayo, now answer my question, will you join us?" Shatayo said. "I will never fall to the dark side. Lemme go home to my papa." Kana replied. Shatayo let out a slight laugh. "I love it when people choose the hard way." He said, as he sent a bolt of lightning into Kana, whom screamed in agony.

****

"KANA!!" Alexx screamed as he awoke. "Alexx you were dreaming, what did you see?" Twilight asked, who looked concerned. "It *pant* was Kana, I saw her being tortured by Shatayo." Alexx said. "It was only a dream, Alexx." Twilight replied. "It was not a dream Twilight, glad to see you are awake Alexx." Princess Celestia said as she walked into the room. "Alexx you were out for six days, your connection to the force is returning.

What you saw was indeed Kana, in your world." Celestia said. "So, my trial is almost over? Good I need to get out of here as soon as I can." Alexx said, coughing up blood. "You still have one more day, Alexx. The pain you feel... will be nothing like the other suffering you had experienced earlier." Celestia said, with a worried look. "Alexx... I will be here until it is over. Whether you live... or die." Twilight said, hugging Alexx. "Please make it the first one." Twilight said, a tear rolling down her cheek. "Twilight, I am going to ma-" the final stream of pain had begun, cutting off Alexx as he tried to respond to Twilight.

"So, it begins and ends here." Alexx said in between screams of pain and agony. I will not fail them, my family, I have fought for this right. To live in peace. He thought. Celestia was right, it felt like the pain over the last 9 days all added up to this, grand finale of suffering. He felt like he was being, stabbed, shocked, blasted, and crushed, over every centimeter of his whole being. This pain, is nothing like the dark side. Kana, please hold on for as long as you can. Alexx thought, a tear rolling down his muzzle.

The pendant of the Elements of Harmony, which Twilight gave to him so long ago. Began to glow around Alexx's neck. He saw the images of his friends appear. No. Don't help me, the spell will be cancelled and I will lose Kana forever. Alexx pleaded within his head. We know we cannot help you. We just do not want you to be alone. In case these are your final moments. They all said to him. Thank you, my friends. Alexx said. For the next hours, Alexx was in extreme pain. The only thing keeping him alive, was his will. His will to save his daughter.

His will to not abandon his friends. That is how he overcame the suffering. His friends never left him, even as they cried in seeing him in pain. My friends, you are the reason why I continue to live. Twilight, we still have our little Kana to take care of. I must save her from falling to the dark side. I must reconnect with the force once more. I do not have the luxury of falling into deaths embrace. Alexx thought.

Alexx began to feel the pain subside. "Is-is it over?" Alexx asked. Celestia nodded her head. "You have passed the trial. Remarkable, your will to save your daughter. That kept you from death itself." Celestia said. "I am so proud of you Alexx." Twilight said, kissing him. "Yea, so am I" Alexx said as he fell asleep. "Let him rest, Twilight. He has earned it." Celestia said. Twilight nodded, and whispered in Alexx's ear. "Pleasant dreams." As she set the blanket over him, and departed with Celestia.

****

Twilight awoke to a loud crash. "What was that? ALEXX!!" She shouted as she ran to his room. The bed where he rest was empty. Twilight heard another crash. It came from outside. Twilight ran outside to see him. Alexx fully recovered, shooting lightning from his horn. "Alexx? I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE OKAY!!" Twilight shouted as she rush hugged him. "Hey, I told you already, I can overcome anything, with the help of my friends." Alexx responded, giving her a kiss. He released from her kiss. "My suffering has ended, but I still must save Kana. Shatayo is about to feel the pain I felt during the trial, TEN FOLD!!" Alexx said, releasing another bolt of lighting above. "My powers have returned." He said with pride.

PAPA HELP ME!! Alexx heard in his head. Kana? Hang on I will save you. Just please.

Hold on.

-End Chapter 4

Chapter 5 "Through the Gate"

"Twilight, we I need to get my lightsaber back. We must use the Elements of Harmony to unseal it." Alexx said. Twilight nodded. "Right there is no time to lose, we need to get back to Ponyville, where the others are, as fast as possible." She said. "Did somepony say fast?" A familiar voice from above asked. It was Rainbow Dash and Star Bolt, pulling a chariot. They landed in front of Twilight and Alexx, who hugged Star Bolt. "Bolt, I am so glad you are all right, are you hurt?" Alexx asked. Star Bolt shook his head. "No, the last thing I remember was falling asleep, but I never had any pain." He replied. "Yea-yea, look we need to get to Ponyville as fast as possible. More time to catch up later." Rainbow Dash said, eager to go. "Right. Twilight let's go." Alexx said, as he and Twilight Sparkle boarded the chariot. Rainbow Dash and Star Bolt wasted no time, they took off extremely fast. They were in Ponyville from Canterlot in ten seconds flat.

"Woah, I think I am going to lose my lunch, from ten days ago." Alexx said as he stumbled off the chariot. "Well you did want fast, and Star Bolt and I are the fastest in all of Equestria." Rainbow Dash said, with pride. "Dash, quick we need to find the other Elements of Harmony, to get unseal Alexx's lightsaber." Twilight Sparkle said. "Right, you go get Rarity and Applejack. I will go get Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie." Rainbow Dash said, as she took off. Alexx turned towards Star Bolt, "See you later." He said, giving Star Bolt a hoof bump. Alexx and Twilight began a gallop towards Carousel Boutique, Alexx rammed through the door. "Oh my, Alexx your alive and well. What are you doing here?" Rarity asked, shocked of the sudden appearance of her friends. "No time to explain, we need to get to Sweet Apple Acres to get Applejack. LET'S GO!" Alexx demanded. "Oh alright then. Sweetie Bell, please stay out of my work room, I will be back later." Rarity said as they left the store. No time for rest, I have to get my lightsaber back and open the Gateway. Alexx thought.

Rarity, Alexx and Twilight Sparkle made haste to Sweet Apple Acres. This time, Twilight Sparkle was the one to bust the door down. "What in tarnations? Why did yall go and break down my door like that?" Applejack asked. "Applejack we have to meet up with the other Elements of Harmony, come quick." Twilight Sparkle said. "All right then, LET'S GO!" Applejack said. The three of them galloped as fast as they could towards the library. When they arrived at the library, the other three elements were waiting. "Good to see you all again." Alexx said with a smile. "I will be right back with the elements." Twilight Sparkle said as she rushed towards her room in the library. As quickly as she went, she came back, levitating a book. "Here are the Elements, Loyalty, Laughter, Kindness, Generosity, Honesty, and Magic." Twilight Sparkle said, as she opened the book and levitated the necklaces onto her friends necks, and the tiara on her head.

"Let's unseal Alexx's lightsaber now." Twilight Sparkle said. The six ponies began to glow a bright light, and a portal opened up. There, through the barrier, was his lightsaber. "I thought I was never going to have to use this again. But I shall use it, to save my Kana." Alexx said. He reached his head through and grabbed the hilt with his teeth. Igniting his lightsaber, it shined a dark purple. The six ponies stopped glowing and took off their necklaces, and Twilight her tiara. "So, you are going to leave us again? No party to celebrate your recovery?" Pinkie Pie said, disappointed. "I am sorry Pinkie Pie, but we can have that party, and finish Kana's, once I get back with her." Alexx replied with a smile. "Thank you all, for everything." He said as he walked to his room.

There, in his room, was the footlocker. He opened it using magic, and pulled out his old outfit. He strapped on his armor and cloak. Hmm, this is not as comfortable as the royal guards armor. But sure as heck is useful in combat. He thought with a smirk. Alexx walked out of his room and out of the library. There, his friends were waiting for him. "So you are off to Canterlot once again?" Rarity asked. "Yes, the Princesses, Luna and Celestia, will open and sustain the gate, until mine and Kana's return." Alexx said. "Well do not just stand there, Alexx, we better get going." Rainbow Dash said, who was next to Star Bolt, hooked up to the chariot.

"All right, I will see you all when I get back." Alexx said, giving all of his friends a hug. "Alexx here, for yalls journey." Applejack said, handing him a bag full of apples. "Thank you Applejack, LET"S GO!!" Alexx yelled as Star Bolt and Rainbow Dash took off, with him on the chariot. "Hey, why are you not going any faster?" Alexx asked them. Star Bolt let out a weak laugh. "I guess I am still tired from my long nap, and a little fatigued." Alexx sighed. "Just take your time, Star Bolt, I don't want to be the cause of you going into another coma." He said as they flew through the air. I am coming Kana, please do not fall to the dark side. Alexx thought.

******

The chamber was filled with lightning and the screams of Kana. "How can you resist this for so long? A Jedi Master would have submitted hours ago, yet you continue, TO MOCK ME!" Shatayo said, angrily as he sent another bolt into Kana. She passed out from the pain. "Fine then. Tomorrow you shall have a rude awakening." Shatayo said with a laugh, leaving the chambers. Kana lay there, unconscious, she was tortured by Shatayo for twelve hours. Kana. Who is this? Kana asked, confused from the voice. I am a friend, Kana. Your father is on his way, his powers have returned. I am on my way to meet him as he enters the Gateway. The voice said. Wait, I have some questions. Like, I was a little filly when Shatayo took me through this, gateway thing, but here I am a grown woman, why is that. Kana asked.

The voice was silent for a while. I think it is because of your strong connection to the force. A small child would not be able to handle such raw power. But a filly is stronger and bigger than a small child, so that is my theory why you changed to an adult, when you entered through the Gateway. The voice said. Mister, I am scared. I want to see my papa, and I am in so much pain. Kana said, a tear rolling down her cheek. I cannot save you from the future pain, but I can help relieve the pain you have now. The voice said. Kana felt a slow stream of energy flow through her, it was a soothing feel. She felt like as though her father and mother were hugging her in a warm embrace. Sleep easy, child, your father will be here, I will guide him to you. The voice said. Wait! Who are you? Kana asked, but the voice was gone. Papa, mama, I miss you both so much. Kana thought.

******

After about thirty or so minutes. Star Bolt and Rainbow Dash, descended upon the Canterlot royal palace. Alexx departed the chariot. "Thank you so much Star Bolt and Rainbow Dash. You guys are the best." He said as he hugged both of them. Star Bolt panted, "No problem, Alexx. Now if you excuse me, I think I am going to take another nap." Star Bolt said, leaning on Rainbow Dash. "Please, Rainbow Dash, get him home safely." Alexx requested. "Of course I will, and I will take good care of him, see you when you return with Kana." Rainbow Dash said, as she set Star Bolt on her back and flew off. Alexx walked into the palace, both princesses waiting for him. "I see thou hast survived thy test, congratulations. To be honest, we do not think we could have withstood that pain." Princess Luna said. Alexx smiled, "Your majesty, you raise the moons and the stars each night. Of course you could withstand that trivial pain." He said. Luna let out a laugh, when Celestia said. "Are you ready to go Alexx?" Celestia asked. "WAIT!!" A voice said. A purple light appeared before Alexx. A form took place, it was Twilight Sparkle.

"Twilight? What are you doing here?" Alexx asked. "I am not going to lose you as well, Alexx, so I decided to come with you." Twilight replied. Alexx's eyes widened. "Are you sure Twilight?" Alexx asked, concerned. Twilight nodded her head. "Yes, I want to see what it is like... to be human. To see the world you are from. Remember? I want to learn as much as possible, until my brain bursts." Twilight responded, giving Alexx a hug. "I expect to hear a report on your findings in this world, my most faithful student." Celestia said. "Of course, Princess." Twilight said. Celestia and Luna began to channel magic into their horns, and the gateway appeared.

"You ready, Twilight?" Alexx asked. Twilight gulped. "Y-yes I am." She said. Twilight Sparkle and Alexx, walked hoof in hoof, into the Gateway. There was a very bright light, and then there was sand. "Tatooine, my home planet." Alexx said, as he checked himself. "And this is my original body." He said. Sheesh, after six years on all fours, it feels strange going back to being bipedal. Alexx thought. "So this is a human." Twilight said from behind. Alexx turned around to see Twilight. Her hair the same color and style as her mane was, her beautiful violet eyes. She wore a dark colored cloak, the same as Alexx's. "Wow, Twilight. You are..." "Beautiful." Twilight finished his sentence. She took a step forward and fell, Alexx caught her. "How do you walk on just two hooves?" Twilight asked. "Here we call them feet, and I guess you will get used to it." Alexx said, both he and Twilight laughing.

Alexx looked around and saw lots and lots of sand, and a city in the distance. "Well, we are not getting anywhere by just sitting here. Come, time to break in your new legs." He said, helping Twilight to her feet. She leaned against Alexx, her arm around his neck. As they walked, Twilight was able to stand on her own, after a few trial and errors. "You okay to walk now, Twilight?" Alexx asked. "Yes, I have to say. I am liking this body, but I still miss my original form." Twilight said. "Actually, I have to agree with you on that, Twilight. I know my original body so well, but my pony form, is so much more comfortable." He said as they laughed.

Alexx stopped in his tracks. No. Not now. He thought. "Twilight get back." Alexx said, as he drew and ignited his lightsaber. "WHERE ARE YOU!!?" He yelled. The ground began to tremor, and leaping out of the sand, a dozen sith appeared, their blood red blades drawn. The first one charged towards Twilight. "Oh no you do not!" Alexx yelled as he threw his saber, decapitating the assaulter. He used the force to bring his blade back. He saw a spark fly overhead, it belonged to Twilight. "Hey, my magic works here!" She said, excited. "That is great!" Alexx said with a smile. I am so glad. This time, you and I share the burden. He thought. There was much fighting in the open desert. The sith kept popping out of the sand, seeming to never end. Alexx was getting tired, and noticed he and Twilight were surrounded. "Lower your lightsaber and you will be spared." One of the sith said. There must have been a hundred of them now.

Five minutes into our mission, and we have already failed. Damn it! Alexx thought angrily. As he began to set his saber down, there was a lighting blast. Alexx looked towards Twilight, she shrugged. Well if it was not hers, then who's was it? Alexx wondered. Soon there was a storm above, and lightning struck down all of the surrounding sith, their bodies sinking back into the sand. Twilight collapsed to the ground. Alexx ran over to her, and took her in his arms. "Hey you did good." He said. Twilight laughed. "That was not me who brought on that storm. Someone saved us." Twilight said, tired. "Whoever and wherever you are, please come out. I want to thank you face to face." Alexx said.

A cloaked figure in armor appeared before them, bearing a strange mask. "Thank you. Please tell me your name so we can thank you properly." Twilight Sparkle said. "I have long since forgotten my real name." The masked man said. "Well we have to call you something. Is there anything we may call you?" Alexx asked. "I may not remember my real name, but you can call me...Revan."

-End Chapter 5

Chapter 6 "Goodbye Tatooine"

Alexx helped Twilight to her feet, "You good to walk?" He asked her. "Yea-I am fine now." Twilight replied. Alexx walked over to Revan and extended a hand, "If you had not come when you did, Twilight and I would have been captured and most likely tortured, I thank you, Revan." Alexx said. Revan took his hand with a strong grip. "I have been looking for you, Alexx, your daughter Kana needs you." Revan said. Alexx released his hand from Revan's grip. "How do you know about Kana?" Alexx asked near an infuriating tone. "She was captured by Shatayo, one of my former apprentices who fell to the dark side, I could tell she had a strong connection not of this galaxy." Revan replied. "Even though she does not look like it, she is very powerful." Revan said. Alexx noticed Revan's saber, "Are you a sith, or jedi?" Alexx asked. Revan turned away for a moment. "I use the powers of the sith, but I do not fall to the dark side and have found balance in the force. Call me what you will." Revan said.

"Well I am happy to call you friend." Twilight Sparkle said with a smile. "How did you know where to find us?" Alexx asked, still puzzled from this situation. "When your daughter, Kana, was being tortured. She seemed to send out a distress signal from her pain. From my ship, The Ebon Hawk, I felt the disturbance and connected to her mind. From within her mind I could see that she was not from the galaxy. I also could see her history and whom birthed her. Her heritage comes from you two. Alexx I could sense everything that you have been through. Despite your circumstances, you never fell to the dark side. When I discovered this, I decided I will help you find your daughter and get you all safely home." Revan said. "Wow, you felt all of that, through Kana's distress signal?" Twilight Sparkle asked.

Revan nodded. "Alexx and Kana are not the only ones with a special connection to the force. There will be more time for questions later. The Ebon Hawk is waiting for us at the Tatooine spaceport." Revan said. "Let us make haste then." Alexx said. Twilight Sparkle, Alexx, and Revan all bolted towards the spaceport. There was no time to rest for the three. Kana, we are in the same universe now. I am on my way. Alexx thought. Twilight Sparkle got better at running on two feet instead of her four hooves, like she was used to, as they ran to the spaceport of Tatooine. After about an hour of a run through the hot desert, they arrived.

"Stay close with me, Twilight, I do not want you hurt by any of the creatures here." Alexx said, Twilight nodded, taking his hand in hers. She squeezed tight. Alexx followed Revan with Twilight Sparkle behind Alexx. They all put their hoods over their faces. As they walked through the streets of the crowded spaceport, Alexx saw many wookies, Twi'lek's and other creatures he has not seen for a long time. Sheesh, Fluttershy would love to see all the strange beings of this universe. I do not think she could survive here though, given her nature. Alexx thought with a grin. Revan was directly in front of him and Twilight, Alexx never lost track of him. We are close now. Wait. Revan communicated telepathically with Alexx. What is it Revan? He asked as they continued to walk. Do you not feel that? No. Okay, we need to get to the Ebon Hawk, like NOW!! Revan screamed into his head, as he bolted ahead. Alexx and Twilight began to run after Revan, shoving others whom got in their way.

Revan! What is it? Alexx asked. We are being followed. Just keep running. Revan said. Why can I not feel their presence? I do not know. Just keep running. HERE IT IS! Revan replied. A blaster bolt shot from above their heads. "They are right behind us. There it is in docking bay 24." Revan said. There in docking bay 24 was a spaceship, Alexx presumed it was the Ebon Hawk. "HK-47 OPEN THE HATCH!" Revan yelled. The Ebon Hawk's main hatch opened up and out stepped an android with a blaster rifle.

"Commentary: Master, you have found your new companions, I shall hold off our pursuers. Prejudice set to maximum." It said, firing away at the target behind them. Alexx, Twilight and Revan ran up through the ramp, dodging more blaster shots. "Who are they?" Alexx asked as the door closed behind them. "They are a form of bounty hunters. These bounty hunters are trained in killing force-sensitives. Their cloaking devices must be why you could not sense them earlier." Revan said. "Interjection: Well instead of standing around how about we get off this rock and away from those meat bags!" HK-47 ordered. "Sounds like a good idea to me." Twilight Sparkle said, dusting sand off her cloak.

"Right, HK lets get this ship off of Tatooine." Revan said as he and HK-47 ran to the cockpit. "Alexx, Twilight, man those turrets." Revan said as they entered the cockpit. "Alexx how do I operate a turret?" Twilight asked. "Just put the enemies in your cross hairs and pull the trigger." Alexx said with a smile. "All right." She replied. Alexx manned one turret while Twilight got into the other one. Alexx saw many of the bounty hunters, still shooting at the ship. He targeted one of them and let a blast go. It not only killed the bounty hunter, but also the building right behind him. "DAMN! Revan what the heck do you give this ship? That is awesome!" Alexx asked in shock.

"More on that later. All right we are good for take off." Revan replied. The ship began to lift off of the ground and out of the spaceport. The bounty hunters continued to fire at them, when another blast blew them all away. "Nice shot Twilight." Alexx said. Soon they were out of orbit with the planet and away from Tatooine. "Man that was a close one." Alexx said as he eased back into his seat. "Alexx, enemy ships at six o clock." Revan said. There were about ten or so crafts, all flying towards the Ebon Hawk. Alexx aimed at one of the ships and fired. He missed a few shots and then the ship exploded. "I got one." Twilight said. "That's my girl. Don't get cocky." Alexx said.

These ships seem familiar. They are incredibly fast, yet small. Alexx wondered as turned on the automatic function. "REVAN! They are coming in too fast and many, please get us into hyperspeed!" Alexx yelled. "Sounds good to me. HANG ON!" Revan yelled, as Alexx destroyed another ship. Alexx felt the ship stop for a second, then a burst of speed. "Okay, Alexx, Twilight, we lost them." Revan said. Alexx and Twilight ran out of their stations and embraced each other in a hug. "That was a close one. Good job Twilight." Alexx said. Twilight gave Alexx a soft kiss on the lips. "What can I say, I am a fast learner." She said with a smile.

Alexx released Twilight from the hug, and faced Revan. "Thank you again Revan. Now, do you have any idea where Kana is held?" He asked. Revan nodded. "Yes, but you are not going to like to hear where it is." Revan said, "I do not care! I will search the entire galaxy to save my daughter! Now, where is she?!" Alexx interjected. Revan stepped back and looked out the window. "She is held in a prison, on Korriban." Revan said. Alexx's eyes widened in fear and fell back, Twilight caught him. Anywhere but there. Kana, be brave. He thought, scared. "Alexx, what is wrong with this Korriban?" Twilight asked. "Korriban... is the homeworld of the sith, and the academy." He replied. "It is full of sith of every shape, size and color." Revan added. "But there are only, including the robot thing, four of us. But Revan can slay them with ease, just like he did when he saved us." Twilight said with a smile. "Well, not all sith are as weak as the ones I killed back there." Revan said, scratching the back of his head. "Why?" Twilight asked. "It is not only the home of the sith. But also." Alexx took a deep breath.

"The Dark Council."

-End Chapter 6

Chapter 7 "Arrival"

"The Dark Council. They are the strongest sith in the galaxy." Revan explained. "How are we going to defeat them?" Twilight asked. Alexx shook his head. "No, we are not going to face the Dark Council. Our goal is to slay Shatayo and rescue Kana. Then we can go home." Alexx said. I hope that Celestia and Luna can hold the Gateway open for a while longer. He thought. "Commentary: Korriban is home to well over a thousand sith meatbags. Even with our combined strength. I find it that our chances for success are .000003%" HK-47 said. Alexx let out a sigh. "I will do whatever it takes to save Kana. But how are we going to get to her?" He asked. "Well we can go in there, sabers blazing, or take a more stealthy approach." Revan replied. "How would we take the stealth approach?" Twilight asked. "There are many mountains that cover the surface of Korriban. We can land our ship on one of them, and use the mountains to make our way to the academy, where the prison is." Revan said.

"Well, I do not feel like fighting off over a thousand sith. The stealth approach it is." Alexx said, getting up off the floor. "First off, how long until we get to Korriban?" He asked. "It is going to be a while actually. You two get some rest, HK-47 and I will let you know once we arrive." Revan replied, pointing towards the sleeping quarters. "Your room is over there, second door on the left." He said, walking back towards the cockpit. Alexx and Twilight headed for the quarters and shut the door. "Do you think.. do you think she is okay, Alexx?" Twilight asked. Alexx gave her a hug. "She is going to be fine, the hard part is getting to her. Then we will call the Princesses and go through the Gateway." Alexx said. Twilight nodded. "You are right. Let us get some sleep." She said. Alexx removed his armor and cloak and set it in his footlocker at the end of the bed.

He stepped into his bed and pulled over the covers. He lay there, trying to get to sleep but could not. He just lay there for hours. How can I get to sleep. We are so close to getting to Kana. He thought. Do you need my help once again, Alexx? Twilight asked. Alexx smiled. If you would be so kind. Thank you Twilight. Alexx felt a surge of magic enter his body, his eyelids became very heavy, limbs tired and felt much calmer. You need your rest, for what is to come. Sleep well. Twilight said, as Alexx slipped into dreams, of being back home at the library, with Kana and Twilight.

*****

Kana awoke to a shock. Shatayo was blasting her with an abundant amount of lightning. "Good morning." Shatayo said. Kana was gritting her teeth from the pain. "Just you wait. When my papa gets here, you are going to get i-" She said, as Shatayo blasted her again. "By then you will have fallen to the dark side. None can withstand the power of it forever." He said as he filled her body with electricity. Kana screamed from the pain. "Just say you will be my apprentice, and all of this will be over." Shatayo said. "No, I will not." Kana replied, spitting on the floor. Shatayo let out a grunt, and one more blast of lightning. "You will be turned, I will see to that. For now, I have a meeting to attend to." He said as he left the dungeon. Papa, please hurry. I do not know how much longer I can stand this. Kana thought, longing to be with her father and mother again. She felt a familiar presence in her mind. Kana, just a little bit longer. I am on my way to Korriban with your father. The voice said. Do not fall to the dark side. It is nothing but suffering. Was the last thing Kana heard before passing out.

*****

"Alexx, wake up. We are near Korriban." Twilight said, shaking Alexx awake. He sat up in his bed and reached for his footlocker. He strapped on his armor and set on his cloak, and headed towards the cockpit. Revan and HK-47 were waiting for them. "There it is, Korriban." Revan said. There, Alexx saw the massive red planet. Last time I was here. I was Shadio's apprentice. He thought. They made their initial descent onto Korriban. Alexx felt his heart racing faster and faster. He fell to one knee. So many force-sensitives. I can feel all of them as though they are here in this very ship. Alexx thought. Twilight knelt down and put an arm around him. "Are you going to be okay?" She asked concerned. He nodded. "Yea, I will be fine. I have not been exposed to such great power in a long time." Alexx said. So many sith are on this planet. How in the Hell are we going to sneak past all of them? He thought angrily.

"HK-47 land over there, near that crevice." Revan said. "Acknowledgement: Understood master." The droid replied. The Ebon Hawk descended upon the surface of Korriban. As the Ebon Hawk landed near the crevice, the hatch opened up. Revan, Twilight, Alexx and HK-47 all left the ship. The surface was very dry Alexx noticed. The mountains were tall and jagged. "All right, we need to stick together. This way to the Academy." Revan said, walking away from the ship. Alexx and Twilight followed closely behind, with HK-47 guarding the rear. They were walking for what seemed like hours. It was hot, everyone was getting thirsty, but still pressed on. "Wait." Revan said, putting his arm in front of Alexx. "What is it Revan?" He asked. Revan stretched out his arm and pointed ahead. There below them, was the academy.

"On three. One" Revan said. "Wait, Revan, what are you doing?" Twilight asked. "Two" "Oh is he having us.." "THREE!" And Revan jumped below, making no sounds when he impacted upon the roof of the academy. "Geronimo." Twilight said, as she and Alexx as well as HK-47 jumped from the ledge. Revan used the force to slow their descent, making no sound upon impact on the ground. "Okay, we need to find a ventilation shaft, or something along the lines of that." Alexx said. "Get down!" Revan said, grabbing Alexx, Twilight, and HK-47 to the ground into a prone position. Alexx noticed that their was a sith below them. "Is that who I think it is?" Alexx asked Revan. He nodded. "Yes that is him, my old apprentice, Shatayo." Revan said. Alexx's eyes widened. "I am going to kill him!" As he ignited his lightsaber, and prepared to charge. "Alexx! NO!" Revan said, pulling Alexx back down. "If you attack now, most likely every sith in the academy will be alerted. This includes the Dark Council. Trust me, you will have your chance at him, this I promise." Revan said.

"You are right, Revan." Alexx said, deactivating his weapon. Revan turned towards HK-47. "Can you see what it is he is carrying? Please scope in." He said to the droid. "Acknowledgement: Yes master." HK-47 said, pulling out his rifle and aiming towards Shatayo. "Commentary: It seems that the meat bag is carrying a rather large lightsaber on his back." The droid said. A large lightsaber? I have never heard of such a thing. Alexx thought. Another sith walked into the yard and ignited his red blade, challenging Shatayo. Shatayo pulled the lightsaber from his back and ignited his as well, shining a bright yellow blade. Alexx's eyes widened. "Commentary: The blade seems to be exactly six point seven feet long, master." HK-47 said. Shatayo lifted the over sized blade above his head and struck the other sith. Not only was the sith slain, but a massive crater appeared where his body used to be, Shatayo remained, not a sweat broken. Damn, one hit from that thing, and I am as good as dead. Alexx thought.

Twilight grabbed Alexx's hand. "We will face him together. Nothing can defeat the power that you and I have." She said, pointing towards the necklace on his chest. Alexx grabbed it. "You are right. The size of the blade matters not. With the power of our friends. We will slay Shatayo and rescue Kana." He said, giving Twilight a kiss. "Commentary: I am sure that your friends will be as easily slain by that saber as you." HK-47 said.

Chapter 8 "Ordeal"

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"Sister, we must hold on for as long as possible, or they will be trapped there forever." Luna said to Celestia. "They have been in there for a week. Our powers cannot hold for much longer." Celestia said. Twilight, Alexx. Please hurry.

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Shatayo walked away from the smoldering crater that he left from his massive blade, deactivating his saber and walked towards the academy. "Where is he going?" Alexx asked. "I believe he is going back to where they are holding Kana." Revan replied. "Commentary: It would be wise to follow that meatbag so we can kill him." HK-47 said. Revan nodded, "HK-47, stay here and radio us in case something strange happens." He said. "Acknowledgement: Of course, master" the droid said. Alexx took Twilight's hand and asked "You ready?" "Of course." Twilight said. We are coming Kana. Alexx thought. "Stay close on me, there is an air duct over there." Revan said. The three crawled into the tight compartment. "Quit shoving."Alexx said angrily. "I can't help it, so narrow." Revan said. The duct was very tiny indeed. Alexx crawled behind Twilight and Revan behind him.

A small creak could be heard. "What was that?" Alexx asked. The creak returned. "That cannot be good." Revan said. "Keep moving." Twilight said in front of them. They now crawled much faster, afraid of what was going to happen. Another creak occurred, and Alexx felt a drop in the duct. "Oh, damn." He said. The duct could not support the groups weight and fell. A loud thump was heard when they hit the ground. "Everyone okay?" Revan asked. "Yea, no. WHAT IS THAT!?" Twilight said, her eyes widening in fear.

She was right to be fearful. Alexx looked up to see a quite unfriendly face staring back at them. Its breath was terrible, like that of a rotting corpse. Why did it have to be one of these? Alexx thought angrily. "RANCOR!" Revan and Alexx said as they stumbled to their feet, igniting their lightsabers. Both blades were purple. The monster was huge. Fluttershy I could really use your animal skills now. Alexx thought with a smirk.

The colossal beast stood up, and attempted to hit Alexx where he stood. Alexx jumped out of the way and onto the rancor's arm, bringing his saber up and lunging it into the elbow. The rancor screamed from the pain and grabbed Alexx with its other hand, and began to crush the life from him. "Hang on Alexx!" Twilight said, as she shot a beam of magic at the beast, the beast laughed and squeezed Alexx harder. "TWILIGHT! Use lightning, fire, water. NOT THE TICKLE SPELL!" Alexx screamed in pain. "Oh right, wrong one." Twilight muttered.

Revan charged at the beast and cut off the hand holding Alexx. Alexx let the air rush back into his lungs. "Thank you, Revan." "Thank me once our foe is bested." Revan replied. A lightning blast shocked the rancor. It was Twilights spell. "ALL TOGETHER!" Twilight said. Revan, Twilight, and Alexx all shot lightning into the great beast. It stumbled and screamed from the pain of electricity. It finally fell to the ground. Alexx walked over to its head and decapitated it. Just to be sure. He thought. "So, how do we get out of here?" Twilight asked. Alexx and Revan deactivated and sheathed their sabers. The room was big. The ceiling had an opening in it, light shining through. "I guess there." Alexx said. Revan shook his head. "It is pretty high. But I can make the jump, and so can you Alexx. Twilight we will bring you up afterwords." Revan said.

"Okay." Twilight replied. Alexx knelt down and through the force, bounded off the ground and landed above the hole, Revan following suit. They both pointed their hands toward Twilight and gripped her. Using the force, they brought her onto the surface. "Where are we now?" Alexx asked. The room had high columns, and many rooms. The area was deserted. A statue of the Emperor sat in the middle of the room. Where is everyone? Alexx wondered. "This is the main floor of the academy. So the dungeon is... that way." Revan said, pointing his finger towards the east. PAPA! Screamed a voice through Alexx's mind.

Kana? Is that you? Alexx asked. He felt pain, electricity was coursing through her body. You better hurry papa. came another voice. Shatayo, leave her alone now! Alexx said angrily. Shatayo let out a laugh. Oh but I am having so much fun with her. The screams of this child are like a symphony in my ear. Shatayo said with a laugh. Alexx heard Kana's screams and her agony, then silence. "KANA! I AM COMING!" Alexx's voice boomed, causing the entire academy to shake, and the statue to fall. Alexx bolted off in the direction of the dungeon. "So much for stealth." Revan said. "Alexx, wait for us." Twilight said as they ran off.

"No time for waiting, our daughter is so close." Alexx commented. He could feel it. They were closer to Kana now. Alexx felt the dark presence of Shatayo waiting for them. "Nothing is going to stop me. No sith, changeling, rancor or massive lightsaber. Not even the emperor himself can keep me from saving Kana!" Alexx said, stopping before the door to the dungeon. He felt it, they were beyond the door. "Alexx! We do this together." Revan and Twilight said. Alexx nodded. The three of them raised their legs, and busted down the door. The dungeon was pitch black. "Welcome Alexx, and Revan. My soon to be dead master." Came the voice of Shatayo.

The lights came on and revealed the dungeon. The room was bigger than the one where they fought the rancor. It was rather empty, save for a table on the end of the dungeon. Alexx saw Shatayo with his massive blade, and whom he presumed was Kana in her human form, strapped to the table. Alexx and Revan ignited their blades. "You. You took my daughter from me. Why? She did nothing to you." Alexx said. "Oh, her power is amazing. Can you not feel it? Not only does she have the force, but another energy. She will be my apprentice and we will dethrone the emperor." Shatayo said. "I will never fall to the dark side." Kana said. "Yes, it seems you will not. Willingly." Shatayo said, placing a hand upon her forehead. His hand began to glow a dark energy. Kana's entire body was engulfed in the darkness. "WHAT DID YOU DO!?" Alexx asked furiously. "Oh, I just put some of my being in her. She will be corrupted to the dark side. Her mind will be altered to do my bidding." Shatayo said with a laugh.

"You have failed me my apprentice. I have failed you. I will correct my mistake!" Revan said as he leaped towards Shatayo, and struck at him. Shatayo blocked the attack with ease. "Twilight, go to Kana. You saved me from the dark side. Perhaps you can do the same for her." Alexx said. "Be careful." Twilight said, giving Alexx a hug. She ran towards Kana, dodging the melee between Revan and Shatayo. The massive blade barely missing her head. Alexx leaped at Shatayo. "You cannot handle both of us." He said. Alexx attacked with an overhead strike, Shatayo blocked and shoved Alexx away. He brought up his colossal blade and brought it down upon Alexx. Alexx dodged out of the way of the attack. A shockwave occured when Shatayos blade hit the ground, it stuck. "NOW!" Revan said. Both he and Alexx jumped at Shatayo for a lunge at his heart. Shatayo smirked.

He let go of his blade and through the force, pushed Alexx and Revan back with massive strength. They both crashed into the wall behind them. Sheesh, not only is he a skilled fighter. His connection to the force is strong. I felt like I just got hit by a ship. Alexx thought, spitting on the ground. "You okay, Revan?" He asked. "Just a broken rib. Nothing too bad." Revan replied, charging back to Shatayo. Shatayo grabbed Revan's neck through the force and held him there. "Goodbye, master." Shatayo said, and sent lightning into Revan whom screamed from the pain. Revan's body went limp, and Shatayo flung his body towards Alexx. "REVAN!" Alexx screamed.

You helped me get to my daughter. Thank you my friend. I shall avenge you. Alexx charged towards Shatayo, whom freed his blade. Shatayo did an overhead strike. Alexx blocked the massive swing, feeling a pop in his shoulder. He winced in pain, his left arm going limp. Dislocated? Damn! It hurts so much. Alexx attempted to hold back the blade with one arm, pushing against the yellow blade. How the hell am I supposed to win against him. Wait! The ELEMENTS! Twilight,I need you to channel magic and help me call upon our friends. He said, struggling against Shatayo. Right, everypony! We need your help. Twilight responded. The images of his friends appeared in Alexx's mind. He felt another presence. What is going on? I cannot establish a connection with them. Twilight said. Shatayo laughed. "I know about the Elements of Harmony, this room is filled with hatred. Hatred for the inquisitors that all the prisoners felt when tortured. Hatred from being turned to the dark side. So much hatred that no peace can be brought into this room." Shatayo said. The Elements will not work?! Alexx realized in frustration and fear.

"You are alone, Stal, now you. DIE!" Shatayo said, applying an insane amount of pressure on his lightsaber and flung Alexx's saber away, and lunged his massive blade into Alexx's chest. He screamed in agony, as he felt his power leave him. It burned, Shatayo laughed, lifting Alexx off the ground with his saber. "Now for the fun part." Shatayo said, channeling lightning through his blade and into Alexx, whom coughed up blood. "Let him go!" Twilight said as she began to cast magic. "Pitiful" Shatayo said, a forcefield appearing around Twilight. "Now, where were we? Oh right, ZAP!!" Shatayo said, pouring more surges of electricity through his blade. "ZAP! ZAP! Oh what fun this is!" Shatayo said with delight. Alexx screamed more from the pain. "Yes, keep screaming. Your pain is my pleasure! ZAP!" Shatayo said, laughing.

My friends, my love, my daughter. Tears began to roll down his face, Twilight screaming for him and banging on the barrier. I have failed... all of you. He thought, as his vision became blurry, and slipped into the void.

End Chapter 8

Chapter 9 "Return!"

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Alexx awoke to a bright light. Everything around him, infinite whiteness. "Wh-where am I?" He asked aloud. Alexx walked around, there was utter nothingness. "Am-am I dead?" He asked to himself. "Do you want the power." A voice came from behind, it was Revan. "What power?" Alexx asked. "Where am I?" he again asked. "You are in the realm in between life and death. Do you want the power, the power to save your family?" Revan said. "I am not strong enough. The Elements of Harmony would not work." Alexx said, gripping his necklace. "I failed everyone. My friends, Twilight and Kana. It is because I am not strong enough!" Alexx's voice echoed. "There is one thing we can do. I can supply you with the power. But at a price." Revan replied. Alexx raised an eyebrow. "What would the price be?" Alexx asked in wonder. "We both, would become one." Revan replied. "I am very old, Alexx. I have been around longer than you can even imagine. I need a new body. This way, you can save Kana, and I can continue to live." He said.

"Wi-will I still be myself?" Alexx asked, in shock of this new opportunity. Revan nodded his head. "I would fade into your subconsciousness. You will be able to save your family and when you return to Equestria, both you and Kana's connection to the force shall be severed." Revan said. "Both of ours? Good, I am done fighting sith. I want to live in peace with my family." Alexx said with a smile. Revan shook his head. "Remember the sith code? Peace is a lie." He said. "Oh, right." Alexx replied. "Alexx, your connection to the force will be severed, until I need your powers again." Revan said. "What would that be?" Alexx asked. "You will see, once the time is upon us. Do you accept?" Revan questioned.

"I will do whatever it takes... to save my family!" Alexx said. "I do accept!" he replied. Revan laughed. "All right then. Take my hand." He said, extending his hand. Alexx hesitated for a moment, and then enclosed his hand around Revan's. Revan began to glow a gray light, and slowly started to fade away. Alexx felt it, Revan's experiences through life. He felt love. He felt betrayal. He felt... POWER! "This is our contract. We are one!" Revan said as he completely vanished, his mask stayed behind. Don my mask, and you shall be back in the fray. The voice of Revan said. Alexx held the mask in his hands. It had the same design of the mandalorians. "I am coming, Kana!" Alexx said, as he slipped on the mask of Revan. His vision was not obscured from the mask. It was as though he was not even wearing it.

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Alexx regain consciousness. Everything was a bit more blurry then normal. He was still impaled on Shatayo's lightsaber. Then Alexx's strength returned. His arm was no longer dislocated. "Where did that mask come from?" Shatayo asked. "You shall not live long enough to find out!" Alexx screamed, channeling the force into the palm of his hand, he gripped Shatayo's blade. "You stupid nerf! Are you trying to-" Shatayo was in horror. Alexx gripped the burning blade in his hand like it was a hilt instead of the blade. "ZAP!" Alexx screamed and sent lightning into Shatayo, knocking him back, his saber coming loose from Alexx. Alexx fell and hit the floor. The wound where the saber was sealed closed. Shatayo was stumbling to his feet. "Alexx! YOUR LIGHTSABER!" Twilight screamed from the barrier, and pointed towards the corner where it lay. Alexx pulled the saber through the force and ignited it.

Shatayo was already upon him and brought his massive blade down upon Alexx. He blocked the massive blade with ease. "WHAT!?" Shatayo said, confused. "A minute ago you broke your shoulder when you blocked that." Alexx smirked behind the mask. "For my friends." He said, pushing Shatayo's blade away. Alexx shot a force push on Shatayo, sending him flying back. "For Equestria!" He screamed as shot lighting into the hilt of the massive blade, destroying it. Alexx leaped at Shatayo and brought his saber back. "For!" He impaled his saber through Shatayos stomach and charged lighting through it. "MY FAMILY!" As he overcharged his lightsaber with lightning, electrocuting Shatayo. He laughed, "I may die, but your daughter shall be turned no matter the case." Shatayo said with his last breath. "I am here now. Nothing will stop me from saving her." Alexx replied.

Alexx felt Shatayo's energy fade, and then he was gone. He withdrew his saber from Shatayo's limp body, as it fell to the floor. The barrier surrounding Twilight vanished, and she ran to hug him. "Not now, Twilight, we have to save Kana." Alexx said as he rushed towards Kana. She was screaming from the table, completely enveloped in darkness. Her eyes were reverting to red and then back to her original color. Alexx took one hand and Twilight the other. "Kana, papa and mama are here now. You are safe!" Twilight said, tears flowing down her face. "You can not fall to the dark side. There is nothing but suffering." Alexx said removing his mask. "See, it is me. Papa." He said, tears running freely. "Twilight, use your magic, like when you saved me." Twilight Sparkle nodded. She began to channel magic into Kana, but stopped. "It, it will not work. She is too far down the path of evil." She said. "NO!" Alexx screamed. He hit his head upon the table. I am too late! He thought in anger.

Twilight, Alexx? A voice came from beyond. Everypony? Alexx asked. Alexx, it seems through your act of sacrifice, love was introduced to the room. The hatred in the room is broken. We can use the Elements now.
Came the voice of his friends. Alexx had an ecstatic smile. What are we waiting for? Please we must save Kana. He said. The necklace began to glow, and Alexx felt the presence of all his friends there. A rainbow shot from his necklace and into Kana. The darkness began to subside from within Kana, until it was all gone. "Papa?" Kana said. Alexx undid her restraints and gave her a big hug. "Yes, it is papa." Alexx said, Twilight joining in on the hug. "We are a family once more." Twilight said. I hate to interrupt this reunion. But Luna and I cannot hold the Gateway any longer. Came the voice of Celestia.

Then open it here please, your majesty. Alexx said. The gateway appeard before them. "Let us return to our rightful home." Alexx said, carrying Kana. Twilight smiled. "Lets" She said, as they walked through the Gateway. When the Gateway closed, Alexx felt his connection to the force vanish. Thank you again, Revan. He thought with a tear. All three of them returned to their pony forms. They appeared in front of the thrones of the Princesses. "Good to see you three made it back!" Celestia said, smiling. "Oh trust me, It is great to be back." Alexx said with a laugh. The princesses and Twilight joined in on the laugh. Kana slept on Alexx's back.

"ALEXX!" Came a familiar voice from behind. It was Star Bolt, who flew in fast, tackling Alexx in a hug to the ground. "Hey, get off me!" Alexx said laughing. "Sorry, you guys were gone for a while. I am just so happy to see you again." Star Bolt said, squeezing tighter. Alexx could barely breathe. "Okay, seriously, you are squeezing the breath out of me." Alexx said. Bolt got off of him. "ALEXX!" Came another voice, this time it was Rainbow Dash, tackling him with a hug. "Ow!" Alexx said. "Sorry" Rainbow Dash said. She helped him to get back on all fours. "Okay, any more tackles?" He asked nervously. "Okay, I believe we have a party begin." Alexx said, "PARTY!" Came the voice of Pinkie Pie, crashing into Alexx. She began to hop up and down. "Finally, we get to have my party. It is going to be so much fun!" She said. I think a broke a rib that time. Alexx thought.

"It is definitely good to be back. NOW! To the party!" Alexx said, as he and his friends took off, back to Ponyville.

-End Chapter 9

Chapter 1 "Discovery"

"I do not understand. You have the only lightsaber in all of Equestria, and we have it locked with the Elements of Harmony." Twilight said. Alexx paced around for a minute. "I don't know, but the wound was burned shut after the cut. My only theory is that a lightsaber did that." Alexx replied, a puzzled look on his face. "Well tomorrow, at the morgue, they will find the cause of death." Twilight said. "If they find it. The gash across the chest never seems to be the exact cause of death. That is why I am so confused." Alexx said with a scowl. "Well that is tomorrow, now we have our baby girl to take care of." She said. "You are right." Alexx said, hugging Twilight. They walked into the other room and played with Kana and Spike for a few hours, until they went to bed.

"Good night papa." Kana said. "Good night sweetie." Alexx said, setting Kana in her bed, giving her a kiss on the forehead. He shut off the light and went to his room with Twilight. He took off his armor and set it in his chest, across from the bed. "Good night Twilight." He said, giving her a kiss, while getting in bed. "Night Alexx." Twilight replied, climbing into bed with Alexx.

Kana, Kana where are you? Twilight! My family, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH KANA?! "Alexx it is okay, you were having a bad dream." Twilight said, shaking him awake. Alexx sat up, shaking his head. "It... it seemed so real." He said. Twilight gave him a hug. "It was just a dream, Alexx, it was not real." Twilight said, hugging harder. "Well... I got to get going, I have to meet up with Star Bolt, we are going to find out how that poor mare died." Alexx said, returning the hug. "You will find the killer, Alexx, I know you will." Twilight said. He put on his golden knight armor. As Alexx began to leave the library, he checked on Kana. "Good she is still asleep, and safe." He said with a smile. Walking over to her bed, he gave her a soft kiss on the forehead. He then left the library, to Rainbow Dashes home.

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Alexx was under Rainbow Dashes home. "STAR BOLT! ARE YOU THERE!?" He yelled, Rainbow Dash peaked her head out of her house from above. "Oh hey Alexx, what is up?" She asked. "Hi Rainbow Dash, Star Bolt and I need to get to work, today we are going to see if they found the cause of death of that poor mare." Said Alexx. "Okay that is so cool how you both are knights. STAR BOLT GET YOUR FLANK OUT OF BED!" Rainbow Dash yelled. "I am getting up. Sheesh." Alexx heard Star Bolt's voice. Star Bolt walked out of the house, and onto the cloud where Rainbow Dash was. He gave her a quick kiss. "See you later Dashie." Star Bolt said, as he flew off the cloud, and next to Alexx, wearing the golden knight armor.

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"Did you sleep well last night, Star Bolt?" Alexx asked, as they walked to Canterlot. "Oh yea I did, but both of us did little sleeping." Star Bolt said with a grin. "Ugh you can keep your love life between you and the mare you love." Alexx replied in disgust, but then laughed, Star Bolt joining in. "So how did you and Rainbow Dash, well meet?" Alexx asked. "Hmm, well it is quite a long story. But I will try and make it short for you. I was out flying around one day, when a lightning bolt hit me. I was laying unconscious in the fields. When I came to I saw a pegasus standing over me, it was Rainbow Dash. She helped me to the hospital and made sure I got better. We have been dating ever since." Star Bolt replied, with a smile. "Well that is nice, we all need to find our very special somepony. I am glad I found Twilight." Alexx said.

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"Doctor, did you find out the cause of death?" Alexx asked. "Actually you are just in time, we are going to start the autopsy." The doc replied. "You were supposed to do that last night." Star Bolt said, slightly angered. "Well we were not properly prepared at the time. We are now so we can begin. Would you like to observe with us?" The doc asked. "Sure, I want to see if we can finally see the cause of the deaths." Alexx replied. "Follow us then please." The doctor said.

They walked into the morgue, it was very cold, and smelled of rotten flesh. They neared the table where the corpse of the mare lay. "Well let us begin." The unicorn mortician said. He lifted a scalpel with magic, and put a laceration down the middle of her chest. Alexx noticed Star Bolt get queasy. "On second thought, I think it would be best if we stayed outside. Please let us know when you are done." Alexx said. The mortician nodded.

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"Are you okay?" Alexx asked Star Bolt. "Yea, yea I just do not like seeing a body, being cut like that." Star Bolt replied. "But yesterday, you seemed fine when we carried her here." Alexx commented. "Well, I just do not like seeing the process of a body being cut up." Star Bolt replied. Alexx nodded, "I understand." He said. Some ponies just do not have the stomach, seeing a dead body cut up. These brave doctors have a hard job. They are surrounded by dead ponies everyday. Alexx thought.

3 hours later

"Good sir knights, we found the cause of death." The mortician said with a smile. "Was it the gash across the chest?" Star Bolt asked. "Um no, it seems she was slashed across the chest, but that is not what killed her." The mortician replied. "It was as though, her energy was drained from her body." The mortician replied. SITH! Alexx's eyes widened in fear and fell back. "Are you okay, Alexx?" Star Bolt asked. No. There is only one kind of being I know of that can do that. A sith lord. Alexx thought. "Yea, yea I am okay." He lied. I was right. There is sith in Equestria, but the gateway was closed forever when I severed my connection to the force. Alexx thought. How can there be another gatekey? Alexx remembered, As long as there is a being with a connection with the force in Equestria. The Gateway can be opened. Shadio told him before his death.

If there really is another Sith in Equestria, everypony is in deep trouble. There has to be somepony who had a connection to the force. DAMN IT! I don't have the power to face a Sith. Alexx wondered in anger. Well I can not worry about that now. Tomorrow is an important day.

Kana's Birthday.

-End chapter 1

Epilogue

One week later.

Alexx lay in his bed, next to Twilight, exhausted from his knightly duties of the day. This bed is so soft. He thought. Are you enjoying yourself Alexx? A familiar voice said. Revan? Please do not tell me you need me now. No. You earned this. I will let you know when I require both of your powers once more. Revan replied. So. You only helped me cause you wanted to live on? Alexx asked. Well, I was not strong enough in my past form to complete the task I ahead. That is why I helped you and Kana. Your powers will be of use to me. Revan said.

But that is a long ways away. You have earned this... peace. That is not part of the code. I know that peace is a lie. That one day, this will all end. Alexx argued. I thought you were no longer sith? Revan questioned. I am not. But the sith code makes more sense than the jedi ways. Alexx replied. Even though I want it. I know that peace can never exist. As long as their is hatred somewhere. There can never be peace. Alexx said, gazing at Twilight sleeping. My love for Twilight, and my friends. That is what gives me strength. He said. Your passion? That is also with the code. Do you remember the rest? Revan asked.

Of course. Shadio made me meditate on it every damn day. Alexx said.

Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through my passion, I gain strength. Through strenght, I gain power. Through power, I achieve victory. With victory, our chains are broken. The force shall set me free.

Revan laughed. Yes, the force will set you free. After you fulfill your side of the bargain, you shall be free at last. He said. But now, enjoy this peace. Because it will not last forever. Until I need you again. Please, take care of your family, farewell. And Alexx felt Revan's presence vanish.

Alexx hugged Twilight. My family, I shall enjoy every minute with you. Alexx fell asleep, embracing Twilight.

-The End.