(Space over Equestria, Emperor’s Inquisition, Flynn’s P.O.V)

I let the Force speak to me as I looked upon all of Malachor’s hybrid lightsaber crystals. One of the crystals was calling out to me as my hand passed over it. The crystal was a silver color with a turquoise core. I sat down and disassembled my lightsaber and replaced my forest green crystal with my new one and reassembled my weapon. Once completed, I activated my blade and it felt very comfortable to hold, it was much more comfortable than my original crystal. “This is awesome, I wish Eric was here to see this, he would be astonished to see what you were capable of doing with these crystals.” I said as I marvelled at the sight of my new blade. “I’m honored you think so, Master Jedi, if you want I managed to take these holocrons from the temple on Tython, these are the long lost holocrons of Revan himself.” Malachor said as he levitated six holocrons over to me. “No way, Revan, as in, the Revan who led the Republic to victory during the Mandalorian Wars, the same Revan who led a massive invasion fleet upon the Republic as a Sith, that Revan?!” I asked in complete shock of what Malachor was giving me. “The one and only Flynn, the one and only.” Malachor said with a chuckle over my fanboying. I was about to ask more questions as his Admiral I presumed approached us in a hurrying manner. “Sir, The fleet has arrived from hyperspace.” “Ah, Good work Vicarn, head down to the barracks, you need a break.” Malachor said as he thanked his admiral. The admiral bowed and left for the barracks for some rest. “You have a fleet?” I asked as I cocked an eyebrow. “Of course, they’ve just been hiding in the unknown regions gathering more troops, supplies, etc. while I came here ahead of them.” Malachor explained as I put the holocrons in my rucksack.

We walked to the bridge and saw twelve ships of similar design heading towards us and maneuvered themselves so that if other ships arrived, they would have some room. “Wow, talk about great use of workspace.” I commented as the ships maintained their positions above the planet. “Sir?” An officer asked while working at his terminal. “Yes Captain?” Malachor asked as he walked over to him. “We’re receiving a coded transmission from another group of friendly vessels, the flagship vessel is a cruiser by the name of the Wrath of Malachor.” The Captain said as Malachor’s face contorted to form a look of shock. “I know who commands that ship, decipher that transmission and play it, if it’s who I think it is then She’s more than welcome to be by my side!” Malachor said with a cheerful smile. “Yes sir, decrypting transmission.” The Captain said as he began to work on the transmission. “I take it that this is someone who means quite a bit to you.” I said with a smirk. “You’ve no idea! All this time I thought she was dead, but as it turns out she never died at all, I knew she’d never fail me! She was my apprentice, but since I became a Dark Council member, I was going to promote her to Darth because she earned it, then we were going to marry and possibly settle down for a bit.” Malachor said as he explained why he was so excited. “What’s her name?” I asked. “Her name is Ella, or Lord Visceral.” Malachor answered as he remembered his memories with her. I’d honestly wished I was there to protect my wife, Floraline and Eric when Balmorra was attacked, but my fleet had trouble breaking through the blockade surrounding the planet that no transports could take off. “Well, at least you still have someone who loves you. I failed my quest a long time ago.” I sighed remembering me and Floraline being happy.

“I’m so sorry, I wish I could help you, but the only consolation I can give is that she lives on in the Force, and in your son, I think it would be best to go to him and let your emotions take over, be a father, not a Jedi.” Malachor said as he placed his hand on my shoulder. “You’re right, I’ll be back.” I said as I headed for my LAAT in the hangar. Entering the cockpit, I flew out of the hangar and towards the planet and I wished that my son can be forgiving.

(Twilight’s Library, Eric’s P.O.V)

After I took some time, I felt a lot better with Roseluck being with me and the same with all my other friends, but as a Jedi Knight, I wanted to show my Father how great of a Jedi I had become, just like how Commander Ganch would after every successful mission when I lead the 612th. “You feeling better there?” Rarity asked. “Yeah I’m good now, thank you for your support.” I thanked them with a smile on my face. “Now what are we going to do when the Empire arrives?” Twilight asked as Rainbow jumped in. “We can always send them back with a few good beatings from yours truly.” “But, they’ll just keep returning in larger numbers.” Applejack pointed out as Pinkie suggested an idea. “I can always use my Laser Party Cannon.” We all looked at her with confused looks. “I mean my regular party cannon?” We dismissed the idea and Fluttershy spoke up. “How about we ask nicely?” Some ideas I heard were either flat out ridiculous or long shots, but Princess Luna gave a great suggestion. “I could move the moon in the approximate direction they may come from?” “That may actually work and I know the Death Star inside and out and the main angle of attack is always to the North of a planet.” Echo replied as I found some hope to buy time to destroy the superweapon.

Then I felt a greater number of life forms above the planet and one who is strong with the Force. “I think we have more visitors ponies, I’m sensing twelve ships and a smaller craft coming here and I know who it is.” I said as I looked outside to see a craft I never thought I’d see again. We all stepped out to see an old Republic gunship landing near the library. Once the engines died down, the cockpit opened to reveal the pilot, My Father. The ponies looked on the man as I approached him. I was just about as tall as him as I looked at him with disbelief. “F-Father, is it really you?” I asked as he only smiled. “Come here son.” He simply said. I ran over to him. We hugged for the first time in years, and we both started to cry tears of joy and sadness. As we released one another I asked a blunt question. “Why, Why did you leave me and Mother after all these years?” He sighed a little and looked down in shame. “I didn’t mean to, my fleet was trapped by a Separatist blockade, no ships could get through without being blasted to pieces. I’ve always loved you son, I know you probably don’t want to forgive me, and honestly I probably don’t deserve it, but I just want you to understand that I never tried to leave you and your mother behind on purpose, if those damned Separatists didn’t set up that blockade I could’ve saved you and your mom.” My father said as he just released tears of pure sadness, pain, and guilt. “Father, Mother and I would never be mad at you. You did what you could and there is no need to beat yourself up about it. I feel just as sorry for thinking you left Mother and I for some reason that never concerned us. Which is why I should be asking your forgiveness.” I said giving my lost Father a more meaningful embrace.

“Thanks, son, that means a lot and I guess Malachor was right about just letting my emotions take over during certain situations, I feel so much better, like years worth of pain has healed.” My father said as we released each other from our embrace. “You spoke to him, what did he tell you?” I asked with a bit of suspicion. “He told me to come here and talk to you as a father, not a Jedi, and that he’s very sorry about what happened to us, and that your mom lives on in you and in the Force. He also gave me a couple of things.” My father asked as he took his lightsaber from his belt and placed it in my hands and pulled out a holocron from his rucksack. “Listen Father, I know what’s going on, Malachor already gave me the explanation of using the dark side without completely turning to it. I want to keep to the Jedi way of how I was taught and how my Master taught me.” I explained as I activated his blade and revealed a turquoise blade that I was impressed by. “Nice blade though, you seemed more like a consular type of Jedi.” I remarked as I deactivated the lightsaber. “Did I tell you that Malachor made his own crystal, and the crystal that now powers my blade? Also the holocrons he gave me are the teachings of Revan.” My father said as he handed me the holocron. I was shocked to hear that Malachor just gave my father the holocrons of one of the greatest Jedi knights of the Old Republic era. “Let me get this straight, That sith orbiting this planet, makes his own crystals and gave you holocrons from Darth Revan teaching? Pretty impressive, but I think we have more pressing matters since the Empire will be on it’s way.” I said as my surprising tone changed into a more serious tone. “That’s why twelve more ships showed up, Malachor seems to really care about this place if he’s willing to call for the rest of his supporters, including his long lost fiance.” My father said with a sly smile. “She’s coming with her own fleet, then I’m guessing that you called for the Rebels as well?” He asked as he ruffled my hair with his left hand. “Well I guess it pays to have an unorthodox Sith for a friend, seeing as he brings his own brand of brutality to the conflict.” I said as I shrugged my shoulders at Malachor’s fervor for this planet.

(Hyperspace, Wrath of Malachor, Ella’s P.O.V)

I was so elated when my communications crew found my beloved’s ship, it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other, but there’s no time like the present. “Excuse me, My Lady, we’re coming up on the coordinates of the Inquisition, should we identify our vessel as we approach?” My admiral asked as we drew closer to our destination. “It would help the to know we’re not hostiles, Admiral Byron, prepare my personal ship for departure as soon as possible.” I said as I picked up my lightsaber and placed it on my belt. “Yes ma’am.” Admiral Byron said as the Wrath of Malachor exited hyperspace and arrived to the planet to see fifteen ships already in orbit. “Well, this will be interesting.” I said as I left the bridge and toward my personal shuttle awaiting in the hangar. “Valrun must be quivering with anticipation to hold me in his arms again.” I said as the elevator reached the hangar floor. “Ma’am your shuttle is prepped and ready to leave on your go.” One of the pilots said as I walked out of the elevator. “Thanks, I suggest we wait for clearance first.” I said as I went aboard my shuttle and sat in my command chair. “Already done ma’am they’re expecting us to arrive in hangar 12.”

“Good work, both of you, that’s why you two always pilot this ship, because you’re the best at what you do, and what you do is get things right the first time.” I complimented my pilots for staying ahead of the curve. “Thanks Ma’am, we learn from the best.” The first pilot replied as we walked down to our shuttle waiting for our arrival. “Alright let’s go.” I said as we boarded the shuttle and left the hangar. Our cruise took a while but during the time I looked out the window to see two ships a distance from Valrun’s fleet and I only knew that they were used during the Clone Wars. “Well at least we have a few allies who seem to know how to look for good ships.” I said as we drew closer to Valrun’s ship. “Ma’am we’ll be landing soon.” The second pilot said as we got closer to hangar 12. “Thank you Calden.” I said to the first pilot, addressing him by name. I felt the ship land in the hangar and the loading ramp open. I stood up and headed out into the hangar to see my fiance standing there with a smile on his face. I ran right to him and leaped into his arms as he held me for the first time in centuries.

“I’ve missed you so much my love.” He said as he held me in a tight embrace. “I’ve missed you too, but I have a feeling that you’re crushing my lungs.” I said as I could feel the air being squeezed out of my lungs. Valrun released me and I felt as happy as he was that we are finally reunited. “Whoops, sorry, honey, it’s just that when I heard that you ‘died’ I truly thought I had lost you, and now that I know you’re alive, I just want to never let you go.” Valrun said as he started to tear up. “Well I’m here now and that’s all that matters.” I said as I gave Valrun a peck on his cheek. I’ve already been down on the planet’s surface, and I think the native species there thought I was with the Empire, so I think now would be a good time to make contact with them.” Valrun said with a chuckle. “Lead the way, Master.” I said as he realized that he could actually promote me to Darth now. “Very well Darth Viscera, would you accompany me.” Valrun said rolling his eyes at me. “Yes, I would love to.” I said as I kissed him on the lips.

(Malachor’s P.O.V.)

Ella and I boarded her interceptor, fired up the engines and left the hangar. As we entered the planet’s atmosphere, I saw many creatures of an equine nature of all different colors just going about their business, until we started to land in the village next to Flynn’s gunship with enough room for him to take off. I could feel the fear in each of the creature outside the ship, I could understand their fear, Ella and I were strangers, and our ship’s design was a precursor the Empire’s designs, it was no wonder why they were scared. “Let’s be cautious dear, you’ll never know how they’ll react to our presence.” I said to Ella as we lowered the boarding ramp and exited the ship. We could see Eric, Flynn, and nine of the natives looking at us, wondering what we wanted. “Don’t worry, we’re not here to hurt you, we’re here to help, and if possible make our home here.” I said as one of the natives, the largest of their kind, came over to Ella and me. “Who are you?” She asked. “I am Darth Malachor, and this is my fiance Darth Viscera, who are you?” I said as Ella and I bowed in respect. “I am Princess Celestia and my sister, and co-ruler of Equestria, Princess Luna. It is an honor to meet you, but I must ask if you are like the ‘Sith’ like the ones we have encountered before.” Celestia said as she changed her tone to a slight anger. “I assure you me and my fiance are not like those brutes, we’re Sith in title only, we embraced the Dark Side in such a way that we never fell to it and became the cruel, mindless conquerors you’ve previously met.” I said to Celestia as I explained how Ella and I aren’t like Sidious and his apprentice.

“Well, I do sense good within you and I’ll take you up on your word.” Luna said as she gave a small smile and looked at Celestia. The Solar Princess begins to feel as if Luna was right and gave a smile as well. “If Luna can see that you are of no harm, the I guess I can say that you have my trust too.” “Thank you Princess, I really appreciate that you…” I started to say as I heard my holocommunicator started chiming. “Sorry, I need to take this.” I said as I activated my holocommunicator and Admiral Vicarn appeared. “My Lord, our spies have given me their latest report, the Death Star is complete and is on its way along with a fleet of 40 ships as a defense fleet, we lost contact with our spies afterward.” Vicarn said with a slight twinge of fear, as he knew this was bad news and I hated hearing bad news. “When did they leave Coruscant, because if we know that information we might have time to prepare our fleet for the carnage to come.” I said as I found an outlet for my anger. “They left Coruscant about an hour ago, so by my estimations, it’ll take them about six hours to arrive here.” Vicarn said as he tapped his chin thoughtfully. “Very well deploy all of our ships, and if the Rebels arrive before the Empire, tell them to form up and prepare for battle.” I said as I remembered that Eric called out for the Rebels to come and support us. “Yes sir.” Vicarn said as he ended the transmission.

“Sorry, but it seems that our welcome must be cut short, we have a battle to win first.” I said to Celestia, who nodded in agreement. “We must prepare our defenses as well, if everything goes alright I think we’ll have a double wedding to celebrate.” Celestia said as she looked over at Eric and one of the natives holding each other like I would hold Ella when she was stressed about something. “Agreed, we’ll need a planetary command center to direct our forces instead of being in space with the risk of being blown to smithereens.” I said with a deadpan tone. “You can use the Conquest as a command vessel, heck this will be the first operation that cruiser will be in.” Flynn offered and this pleased us. “Very well, Flynn, thanks for your help, maybe after this is over, we could get a drink sometime.” I said to Flynn with a smile. “Sure, I’d like that, but that’s for later, right now we have a superweapon to destroy.” Meanwhile, Eric was just bidding his farewells to the natives, especially one who was really disheartened and hugged him not willing to let go. After Flynn, Ella and I boarded our vessel, Eric got into his own starfighter and we took off toward the fleet.

Author's Note

Hello Ponies and Bronies, Obsidian here to say that the invasion is going to commence and this will be a violent battle for the early Rebellion to defend the world of Equestria. But with multiple Jedi and a few allies, Will they stand a chance against a far stronger force? Thanks to Randablitz for editing as always and send feedback so we may improve the story.

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