Dangerous Alliance

A long time ago in a Galaxy Far, far away...

The Galaxy is on the brink of chaos!

Years after the Clone Wars, the Galaxy is is under the control of the Empire, but Rebellion starts to rise from systems and sectors.

Two Years before Luke Skywalker blew up the Death Star, the Evil Emperor Palpatine wanted the Unknown Regions to be explored.

Instead of using Grand Admiral Thrawn, the blue Alien Chiss, he instead sends Admiral Kenek Callef and one of his most trusted Servants to find a planet ripe with resources.

Along with the trusted servant will be his Bodyguard, a Mysterious Human with an Unknown Past.

But once the Starship crashes on an Unknown Planet, his Past will be known to...Ponies?.

The Future is unclear for those aboard the Star-Destroyer...and Equestria.

Tom Grey was looking blankly at the grey metal wall. He wondered what it was like, to be one of the humans to discover a new planet in the Unknown Regions. Lots of People on the Holonet talked and talked about how this was either Good or Bad, exploring the Unknown Regions. The last expedition to Explore it, Outbound Flight, never came back. Many People, even Imperial Senator's in the Senate had dared to speak against the Idea to the Emperor. Yet it was all for nothing. Everyone on the Planet Yaga Minor was going to see the Star Destroyer's leave in Hyperspace, possibly to never return.

He knew that this was Suicidal, but he would do anything for the Empire.

He then got up from the Chair, let the metal grey door slide open and walked down the Hallway. The Imperial Star Destroyer Iron Wrench was just like most Second Class Destroyer's. Grey, metal, and a Symbol of Fear and the Empire.

He liked it. He would miss it.

The reason why he was doing it was to Protect Cole Ven'ru, one of the Emperor's many Servants, the Man he was supposed to protect.

He then walked to the Hangar, seeing only a few black-clothed Tie Pilot's talking to each other and some Tie Fighter's, and saw the G9 Rigger-Class Light Freighter. He looked at the back to see the Dark Side Historian and Archeologist, Cole Ven'ru. Cole was a Male Alderaanian, coming from a Wealthy House. For Year's he had studied the Galaxy, along with its Artifacts. Dark Side Artifacts.

Cole was always talking and talking about how Great and Glorious the Sith was and had even worked for Palpatine as well. Tom was or had been his Bodyguard for over two Standard Year's and in their Time they had learned a few things's from each other. Tom wouldn't go that far to call Cole his Best Friend, but a very good, Smart, and Useful Ally.

Cole was a Happy Man, why he did not know. But today, he looked a bit Sad."Oh, hey Tom," Cole said sadly."You got your stuff packed up?" He Questioned. Cole nodded slowly."Yep...i sure am gonna miss this Ship Tom," He said, Frowning. The Light Freighter, from what Cole told him, came from his great-great Grandfather, whatever his name was.

"We'll only be gone for a few months," Or never. He added Silently. Cole Sighed. He was a short, Male Human with black, yet graying Hair and wore Dark black Robes. His Face was shaven (Unlike Tom's, which his Hair was scruffy and he had a Short brown Beard) and he had blue eyes.

"I guess I'll just be missing you, that's all," Tom nodded slowly. Their Friendship throughout the Year's had progressed very well and in some way's he Respected him for wanting to learn many things of the Past, even if it was just about the Dark Side of the Force.

Tom was sure that the Short Alderaanian was not a Force Sensitive but Cole probably knew more of the Force than he would ever."It just seems like yesterday we were going to Dromund Kaas, now we're going into uncharted Territory...and you'll be leaving the Empire," This was one of the few moment's Tom had Emotion.

"Who said I'll be leaving the Empire?" Tom Grey had been a Fleet Admiral for the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars. After the War, he had gone into Hiding but he had then been captured by the Empire. Rather than face death, he had been taken to Emperor Palpatine himself on the Core World Planet known as Coruscant.

The Emperor had given him a choice. Death or Bodyguard to one his Apprentice's for two Year's and then his Debt for what he did in the Clone Wars would be Paid.

"After this, I want to join the Navy...maybe join Politic's," Cole seemed surprised."Really? You think the Empire will let you do that?" He shrugged."They'll have to,"

There was Silence for a Moment as Cole put down a box of something big."Well Tom..we had some good time, didn't we? Remember that time you broke that Houk's Jaw?" He said smiling. Tom Rarely Smiled, but he did it anyway.

"Yeah," "And remember that time you beat the Kriff out of that Rodian on Java-4? You're a Legend in my Eye's Tom! A Legend!" Tom Shrugged. After another moment of Silence, Cole extended his Hand to him."It was nice knowing you, Tom. May the Force takedown Righteous Path's!"

Tom raised an Eyebrow."You act as if we're gonna Die."

Cole Shrugged."Eh, just in case,"

Kenek Callef, an Imperial Admiral, looked out the window on the Bridge of the Star Destroyer, seeing the black and Blue of Hyperspace.

"How are you doing?"

Callef turned around to see the Woman of his Life walking to her. Callef had sent his Men out of the Bridge so he could be alone."I'm... I'm alright... I'm good, it's just..." He trailed off. Callef was a Tall man, coming from the planet Lothal. Just like his Wife.

Maketh Tua, the Minister of Lothal, looked at him, smiling."Your Nervous," She touched her Husband's Shoulder."To be honest, so am i" Callef knew that everyone on the Iron Wrench was Nervous about this Expedition.

Maketh Tua was a Female Lothlite. She had brown eyes and blonde hair. She was a Kind Woman but known to have a Short Temper. She wore a Blue Tunic and had her Cone-shaped Hat on.

Callef Kissed her Cheek. For the last Twelve Year's they had been Married, but their Marriage had been in Secret. So had their Daughter."How's Lanoree doing?" He asked. Maketh was Silent."She was a bit Sad...even said that she Hated me..." For the last Nine Year's, Callef had Lanoree, their Daughter, with him and they had lived on Coruscant.

After some time, Callef had been sent on Mission's to take care of Separatist Remnants or these so-called "Rebel Cells". He had decided that it would be time for Lanoree to meet her Mother and spend some time together on Lothal. He remembered the Smile on her face when she learned that she was leaving Coruscant.
It saddened Callef to learn that she didn't have any Friends.

"She'll understand soon. I promise," After some Silence, Callef looked at his Chrono Watch. He sighed."We're almost out of Hyperspace. Go back to your room and spend some time with her." He said, talking about Lanoree. Maketh nodded and left.

"Were Here!" Yelled Cole. Tom looked out at the Hangar to see the Outer Rim Planet known as Yaga Minor.

"I've only been to Yaga Minor once...still look's the same," Cole said, unimpressed. As usual, no Emotion on Tom's Face."Gentlemen," Said an Imperial Officer."It is an honor to meet a Historian for the Emperor himself." He said, bowing slightly. Cole smiled.

The Imperial Officer was in his Usual Standard grey Clothing. He saw his Name tag, saying "Loral Max"."Admiral Callef request's your Presence on the Bridge."

Cole nodded quickly."Yes, Yes, come on Tom. Let us explore unknown Territory" If there was one noticeable thing about Cole, it was that he was very Odd.

"Admiral Callef," Said Cole. Tom looked around, feeling out of Place. Most Engineers had clean-shaven Faces and wore Military Clothing. Tom wore a black Leather Jacket and Pants. The Admiral of the Star Destroyer turned around and Tom saw a Man with Blue eyes and an Imperial Cap.

"Cole Ven'ru, it is an honor to meet you" Callef bowed Slightly as well. Cole raised a Hand."No need for bowing. I'm not some Lord Vader or Grand Admiral, only here for our dear Emperor and his Empire"

Callef nodded slowly. He then looked at Tom."Ah, Tom Grey. I heard about you during the Clone Wars. You Served under Count Dooku himself if I am correct?" Tom nodded."Good, we could use Skills like you and-"

"I'm only a Bodyguard," He Interrupted calmly but not Politely. Over the Year's, he saw the Empire grow and grow and saw that they had brought Peace and Order to many systems, even the Outer Rim. He wished the Republic had reformed long before the Clone Wars.

"Sir!" Yelled one the Lieutenant's."Something's coming out of Hyperspace!" Admiral Callef looked surprised but kept Composure."How Many?"

"Three. Big Ship's from the look of it" "Were not having other Star Destroyer's join us, are we?" Tom asked. Callef did not answer instead of looking out the Window of the Bridge.

After a Minute of Silence, Three Mon Calamari Starships came out of Hyperspace. Tom could imagine Callef grinding his Teeth."Send out the First Wave of Tie Fighters. Save the Second and Third Waves just in case" The Lieutenant nodded and went back to his Screen. Callef then walked to two White Stormtroopers.
"You two go to my Quarter's and protect Minister Tua and my Daughter at all costs!" The two nodded and ran out.

Tom Grey, for once, had a Bad Feeling about this.

Tanvik Jeet, a Female Chiss Bounty Hunter had a Bad Feeling about this. She swerved around and around as the Ship dodged the Blaster Shot's from the Star Destroyer."Ouch!" Came a Young Voice. The Rebel Soldier's, including the Chiss Bounty Hunter, looked at the Crate. The Crate was supposed to be full of Ammo for their Blaster's.

When Tanvik opened it, she gasped. Emotion's of Anger, Shock, and Fear filled Tanvik. Her Daughter was in this Crate.

Princess Luna, the Co-Ruler of Equestria, was checking Ponies Dream's, as usual. It was a Peaceful Job. Most of the time anyway. She had checked many Dreams, making sure there were no Nightmares. She had checked the Mane Six, the CMC and other Ponies of Ponyville or Manehatten or other parts of Equestria's Dreams.

She checked all of the Bubble's, all of them now Peaceful. She smiled, proud that she could help Ponies sleep better. She had checked every Bubble yet it was still Two Thirty in the Morning. She yawned, wondering if she should wake up.

She then saw something out of the corner of her eye appear. She turned around to see another Dream Bubble. She was surprised and confused about how she could miss this one. It looked different from the other's because it showed only Red. She was hesitant but decided to go through, probably because it didn't seem familiar.

She then walked through the Dream Bubble.

"Tell the Red Shrike to hold Position until they're patched- they're not doing us any good," Came a Voice. Princess Luna opened her eyes to see around her a grey Metal room. She then saw an opening like a Door slide open."Yes Sir." Said another Voice.

"And get those Engineer's a Shuttle!" The First Voice added firmly.

"Moff Phennir? Darth Malgus sent me," Came a Third Voice. Luna took a look inside the Room and her Jaw dropped. Not only were their bug Flashy thing's in the black and Red Room, but there were Multiple Two-Legged, Hairless Creature's. They did have Hair but only on their Head and some Facial Hair.

They all wore different kinds of Clothing, some that reminded her of Military Clothing. There was one of the Creatures that wore a Mask. Luna felt a sense of Fear. The Mask was Grey and there was only Blackness in its eyes. She then saw another Creature that did not look like any of them. He wore Black Armor (It reminded her of her Armor when she was Nightmare Moon) and saw this Face was Red and looked like a Squid. She didn't know if it had Hair or not because he wore a black Hood and he also wore a black cape.

"My Lord, It's an Honor to Commit myself and my Fleet to your Cause. The Sith shall lead us to Glory in the Emperor's Name," This Moff Phennir had Auburn Hair and black Facial Hair.

"It wasn't long ago that I was a Slave. Now, I have a Fleet behind me," The One with the Metal Mask said. He wore Red Clothing with Spike's on each Shoulder.

"Power begets power, my Lord," Luna didn't know if Moff was a Name or a Title. Phennir then turned to the Red Creature."Darth Vengeance, it is even more of an Honor to meet you. Your Name and Reputation is spoken even in the Outer Rim"

"Thank you Moff Phennir, how is your sister doing?" The black Armored, Red-Faced Creature asked. Phennir nodded."Very well, thank you for asking," The Two-Legged Creature then pointed a Finger (She learned from Tirek once) to another Creature."Tell Darth Malgus we're ready."

Another Creature, this one a Female, then went to something and pressed some Buttons. On the grey and blue Table, she saw a Blue Figure appear. It was another Two-Legged Creature. It wore the Same Armor as the red one only this Creature wore no hood. It did wear a Black Mask over its mouth and nose and its head seemed white.

"This is Darth Malgus to the Imperial Strike Force. The Emperor's Prisoner-the escaped Jedi Master-has unwittingly led us to the Nanth'ri System."

Luna did not understand the Words. She understood Empire but Jedi or Nanth'ri wasn't Familiar.

"That is the Location of the Foundry-an Ancient Alien Space Station embedded inside an Asteroid." Luna was confused. Weren't these Creature's Alien's?."Who are you? What are you?!" Came a Male Voice. She turned around to see another Two-Legged Creature in Black and red Armor. She gasped as more and More Creatures with the Same Armor surrounded her and were holding big, black... sticks?.

She then saw Three of the Creature's she saw near the Table look at her."Who is...what is this?" Asked the Grey Masked Creature."Guards! Take this...Horse, is it?, to the Cells"

"No," Said the Red Creature called Darth Vengeance."She is my Apprentice" Moff Phennir looked surprised. So did Luna."I-i'm so sorry. Apologies my Lord" Phennir bowed. Vengeance waved him away."I should be the one apologizing to Phennir. My Apprentice isn't disciplined. Yet." The Moff bowed again and they all left. Except the Red Creature called Vengeance.

"How are you in my Dreams?! Who are you?! A Spy?!" The Creature said as he grabbed Luna's Throat. She saw something through the Creatures Eye's. Something Yellow."I don't know how I got here! I swear!"

Suddenly, the red Face of Anger turned into Shock."The Force...the Force brought you here...that's how you were..."

Everything then became Dark.

Cozy Glow pointed her Hoof at the Cage's of the Timber Wolves."Fine, I'll admit. This actually a good Idea" Said Tirek. Cozy Glow smiled. Chrysalis thought this as a Stupid Idea."Oh, Cheer up Chrysalis" Said Cozy Glow, noticing her Face."We need an Army. Besides, we're only going to use a few on Ponyville tomorrow."

Chrysalis didn't answer. It had been Week's since they got Grogar's Bell and Chrysalis had gotten to know Lord Tirek and Cozy Glow but she still felt something. Something Lonely.

Chrysalis Sighed. Maybe flying would make her feel better. She then walked out."Don't stay out to Late." Cozy Glow said. Who are you? My Mother?. She then flew off.