Cain sat at the table of the Lars family with Anakin and Obi-wan to his side. The savory smell of freshly cooked Bantha stew in the air. Shmi, and Beru brought a big pot of the food and side dishes. A sorted selection. Roasted vegetables and tea.
Obi-wan and Owen were conversing about something using droids to help them get use to farming on Tython. Anakin was helping his mom with everything from carrying plates to talking about fixing up Threepio to making him more helpful. Cliegg Lars smiled at the thought.
"Anakin your mother talks about you everyday. She knew no matter where you were, you were out there shining like a star. " Cliegg said with a smile.
"Obi-wan, I am sorry to hear about Qui-Gon, I thank you for still looking after Anakin all these years."Shmi said.
"It was truly my honor. Qui-Gon believed in Anakin, and so do I."
Anakin just sat there with a smile on his face. I could feel through the Force how happy he was and it showed.
I then decided to introduce myself. "Hello, ma'am I am Cain, I'm one of Anakin's friends since he came to the Jedi, Temple." I said.
Then Anakin placing a hand on my shoulder spoke next with a sense of pride in his voice. "He is more then that mom. Cain has been there by my side since day one. When everyone judged me he had my back. And now he is the reason we are united. Like Obi-wan. Cain is a brother to me now and always." Anakin said with a wide smile on his face.
I was honestly caught speechless. I always looked up to Anakin so I never saw myself on the same level as him. But for him to say that means more then he knows.
Cain smiled and placed a arm on Anakin's shoulder as well. "Well what can I say. Someone has to keep the Oh mighty chosen one out of trouble."
"Oh really Mr. Force prodigy. Who is gonna back you up when you get to in over your head." Anakin responded back with a smirk.
I grinned. "Seris will. Compared to the both of us she will resolve the problem without needing to fight and then lecture us."
The whole table just caught out banter and laughed. Then Obi-wan asked. "Cain how did get Shmi and the Lars here. Along with the other aliens. Tython is dangerous."
"Why it's Elementary my dear knight Kenobi," I said with a sly grin. "I have some very deep connections all over the galaxy with my books. So I know about groups of people who want to break away from the republic and Start over. I also sent out messages to them and even the Agricultural Corps."
Obi-wan eyes widen in surprise. "But why? are you trying to fill the ranks with Jedi who failed their training?"
Cain's eyes narrowed. " Not necessarily. I heard a story that if not for Master Jin you yourself would have sent to the AgriCorps. The Jedi's method of teaching isn't perfect. Some student's need different approaches. You are one of the few cases that some student's just need the right instructor."
Obi-wan just sat there looking at his bowl. " You might be on to something there Cain. How many have responded to your message?"
As Cain brought his tea to his lips he spoke before sipping on the hot liquid. "Just around 1,000..."
"1,000..." Obi-wan said surprised. "We aren't nearly prepared for that many members. The temple has not been fully restored and expanded. The merchants and settlers haven't established a small town yet. We are still getting reports on bad weather and dangerous wild life. Not to mention we don't have nearly enough members to train all of them."
"I know that very much Knight Kenobi, but not everyone will be in the order to the same compacity. Some will be part of researching and developing Technology or artifacts to use the Force. It would be nice to know how to make a holocron or items like the jedi of old. Not to mention the medical arts and sciences. Combat on advance levels. And the most important in my book learning control. Not the control of telling a infant or a child to let go, but actual emotional intelligence. To feel our emotions and navigate them. I don't know if you notice Obi-wan but when a force sensitive falls or loses control or whatever you want to call it. The whole galaxy suffers."
"Cain I think your being to hard on the Jedi. The Sith..."
"The Sith were a Alien species that kept to their sector of the galaxy for the most part. They were One of few civilizations not even advance mind you to hold off the Rakatan Empire. And lets not forget the ones who taught them how to use the Force probably and evolve their species were the fallen Jedi. Every big conflict in the galaxy is majority of the time caused by a Force wielder."
Before I could continue. Anakin placed a hand on my shoulder. "Calm down Cain. Obi-wan is just concerned is all. I believe he doesn't want you to take on more work then you can. " he said.
I breathed slowly. " Yeah your right. Obi-wan I can sit down another time with you and discuss the logistics of everything. Master Fay and Plo will be leaving for a few days. They won't return until the day of the meeting with the senators from around the galaxy is what I heard."
Obi-wan nodded. "I would like that."
One Week Later....
As Star ships and cruisers landed on the makeshift Landing station. Jedi led the senators and would be allies to the temple. Merchants and farmers watched from the upper valley's, as they new something important was about to go down.
While in the shadow of the crowd several individuals made secret transmission calls to dark individuals.
Several senators besides the ones Cain recruited were there. Cain stood in the shadow of the temple along with a masked individual. The masked that was worn was green and carved beautifully like a gem. This person was Emerald who missed the meeting Cain had with the other senators. Emerald is Onaconda Farr, who is a close friend of Padmé which made him easier to recruit as Noctis.
Cain had emerald go out into the outer rim and recruit CSI members. While also choosing individuals who haven't picked yet.
"Noctis I hope you are well." Ona said. " I was able to get some individuals to come, but I will let you know. There is word of Count Dooku himself coming , but so far nothing concrete."
Cain weas wearing the costume and mask Josha made him. The mask had a voice modulator to convert his voice. " I see. I will have that handle so don't worry, just worry about staying safe. I can't guarantee you know who, won't try to make a move with so many target here.
Ona nodded. "Will do. Is there more you need of me?"
Noctis shook his head. "No you have done enough, now go and join the others. I will be in to address the others in a few minutes."
Ona nodded and walked away while adjusting his mask. Once Noctis was alone he spoke into a ear piece. "Master Cain did you hear that?"
Cain in the deep forest of Tython stood before the ship of count Dooku. "I hear you Noctis. Follow the script and continue everything just like we rehearsed."
"Yes sir."
Cain didn't know why but for some reason when he looked at the Force light in Dooku ship he saw something. It wasn't a bright force light like someone of Windu or Master Plo. But for some reason the light is a mixture of blue and red. Like a star that smoothly transitions from the light and dark without struggle.
I don't know why but I feel a disturbance in the Force.
Then a hiss could be heard as Dooku's ship opened and lowered his ramp to disembark it. What Cain saw next surprised him. Dooku who's presence was different then he expected. He looked thinner but he could tell Dooku's shoulders where more broader through his cloak.
Was Dooku working out or something? Cain thought.
He still has the same face of the actor from the movies, but he looks like he was in actual shape. His clothes seamed to fit him better with some muscle clearly showing.
I knew I should have ask Anakin and Derren to come.... No even with all three of us we would still get beaten. Oh well time to see if I can redeem this man, before he starts a needless war.
Cain walked forward to see Count Dooku. Dooku saw Cain and gave a faint smirk.
"Brown skin, golden yellow irises, and snow white hair with pointed ears. You must be padawan Cain. I didn't know the Jedi of this new order were expecting me or sent a padawan to retrieve me. I am flattered."
Cain bowed in deep respect for the season former Jedi master.
"Yes Count Dooku. I was sent to lead you to the assembly, I know a way that is faster." Cain said gesturing to the trail."
Dooku's eye narrowed. "I do not need a guide padawan, I am not that old."
Cain with his back turned to Dooku turned his head slightly with his eyes narrowed and spoke. " Count you don't know your way to the assembly, but I take it you didn't want to be noticed. So why not have your spy droid do your dirty work and we can get to the real reason that your hear."
That's when Cain received a transmission from his ear comms. "Cain this is Free boy with Ice princess. We found and eliminated the spy droids. We will continue to look for more. We lost transmission with Skyguy..." The transmission cuts off.
Cain smirked. "Never mind your droids were destroyed. So I guess you will have to settle for me Darth Tyranus."
Dooku's eyes narrowed on Cain as he contemplated on what to do next . "Lead the way padawan."
Cain nodded while leading the count past the tree line to a open field. A river was a few feet from them that led to the top of a water at a nearby cliff.
"This spot should be fine." Cain said.
"For what your grandstand or so no one knows where your body is?"
Cain smirk disappeared. His expression was stoic and serious.
"Count I know why you left the order and the republic."
"Oh you do. What does a child like you know why I left the Jedi order?"
"You saw first hand the corruption and how the Jedi had fallen from their true calling. They helped if not worked with the same people causing majority of the problems in the galaxy. While doing nothing for those who are suffering. Slavery, crime, corruption. The Jedi even forbid learning other sides of the Force. Not just the dark side, but things like night sister magick. They rather keep the status quo then changing. But if history is a good indicator the order will fall again after stagnating."
Dooku crossed his arms. " I must admit it is good that one so young like yourself decided to leave the order. And do something different, but little do you know you are getting in the way of things bigger then you. Plans made long ago."
"Your talking about the clone army right?"
Dooku's eyes then narrowed.
"Or are you talking about your master plan for the Empire right or both."
Dooku's face stayed stoic. But his hand was ready to act. Whether it choking Cain, killing him in a duel or hitting him with lightning.
"So what are you trying to say padawan? Do you want to join me or something and help you fight the evil of the galaxy?"
"Dooku. I would prefer you join me and the order and help us before it's to late. But you need to know Sidious is just using you, until he get's his hands on Anakin."
"How do you know that name?" Dooku asked. His body was making small adjustments and preparing to make a quick strike when necessary.
Cain noticing Dooku's micro movements, started to make some of his own.
"I want you to stop before it's to late. I know you didn't want master Jin to die. I also know you want serious change but killing Sifo-Dyas and falling to the dark side won't save the galaxy. So please stop before it's to late."
Dooku eyes narrowed from Cains communication.
"You know nothing boy. But let me make you an offer instead. You and Skywalker come join me under my master. You know so much so I see that is your only choice or be eliminated."
Cain shook his head. "No Dooku there is always a choice. Me and Anakin will never join you."
"Shame. I was told not to kill you, but Skywalker is more then enough."
Dooku suddenly thrusted his hand forward as Force Lightning shot out. But in that instant Cain heard sounds from the tree line. A figure jumped out with great speed and block the lightning .
Cain's eyes widen. "What are you doing here."
There Anakin stood in front of Cain with his indigo lightsaber ignited. "I'm here to help you Cain. You seriously can't think you can take on A former master of the order by yourself." Anakin said twirling his saber in his hand.
"That's not part of the plan Anakin. I would have...."
Would have what.... Fight him alone and died. You know what that would do to the rest of us if you died here." Anakin said grabbing my robes. "This is your dream Cain, and we all believe in you. Stop doing everything alone and learn to ask for help."
"Well, well Skywalker comes to join us as well. I will admit I expected more if you were gonna ambush me. Do you really think two padawans could honestly best me?" Dooku said adjusting his cloak.
"We didn't come here to fight, but since you struck first we now have reason to." Anakin said.
This is bad. Dooku is still a better duelist then both of us. Even if we had more people, I don't know if we could win. Dooku seems to be different then his movie counterpart, which is concerning.
"Count is there really no way you could walk a new path with us as allies?" Cain asked.
Dooku then proceeded to get into a Form 2 stance. "I'm afraid not children. but before I end things here I will teach you both a lesson.
I sighed "Fine then." Cain's golden lightsaber ignited as the dark hue came to life. He and Anakin got into their dueling stance's and stood side by side.
"Anakin. I'm sorry"
"Don't be. Your my brother so I always got your back."
"Thanks. I got your back always to. Now let's get this guy."
"Right"
Anakin and Cain charge forward. Their blades at the ready and their resonance in the Force beginning to come alive.