Soldiers of Peace Part 2

Axle's POV

It's been a calm few weeks since I regained harmony. Meditating is my main focus now. I would spend hours sitting in place. Just focusing on the force as it guides me. I remembered the old Jedi code I used to follow. I spoke it as I continued to meditate.

"There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the force."

Speaking these words felt very unfamiliar. It has been so long since I once followed that path. Even though I am a Gray Jedi, I could still choose to follow a similar path. The dark side power flows through me, however that is something I do not want to be. I have mastered the darkness as it can no longer consume me. I can use that power without consequence now. It was not the Jedi code that made me leave. It was how the Jedi followed it. I now have a chance to change things. I can follow the Jedi once again, but stay true with my balance. I then spoke the Gray Jedi code aloud.

"There is passion, yet peace. There is strength, yet serenity. There is power, yet harmony. There is chaos, yet order. In life there is freedom. In death there is purpose. I will do what I must to guard the balance. The force is all things and I am the force. I am a Gray Jedi."

The Gray Jedi code is who I am, but the Jedi code is my path. I can be what the Jedi were meant to be. Keepers of the Peace. Not soldiers. The two codes are my creed. I follow them in my own way.

My deep meditative state caused a very large concentration of force energy in the room. I levitated off the ground and continued my focus. "The force is my ally. And a powerful ally it is." Master Yoda's voice echoed in my head. "Choose the path that is right for you." Satele's voice joined in. I felt overflowed with power. My connection was stronger than ever before.

"I am one with the force and the force is with me. I am one with the force and the force is with me. I am one with the force and the force is with me. I am one with the force and the force is with me. I am one with the force and the force is with me."

My concentration continued. I felt the lives of the past. I then felt someone I did not recognize. I saw his image. He had long brown hair with a tender smile across his face. "Be mindful of the living force. The prophecy has not been destroyed." I recognized his image now from pictures and statues in the Jedi order. I could not believe who it was, "Master Qui-Gon?" He continued to smile, "I never got the chance to meet you." "You know who I am?" I asked. "When you were on Mortis, I felt the energy absorb into you. I heard the sounds of the wolves in the distance. The Grey Wolf and the White Wolf. You both along with the Black Wolf would aid the Chosen One according to the prophecy." "Yes. She and I helped Anakin as much as we could. He was like an older brother to us. Now he's gone." I answered looking away. Master Qui-Gon put his hand on my shoulder, "The prophecy has not been destroyed. Anakin will bring balance to the force. You will aid him when the time is right." I was somewhat surprised, "Anakin is alive?" "He is. However, he is trapped. Vader has imprisoned him." "Then I have to go save him." I replied. Qui-Gon looked down, "You cannot. He will be free from Vader. Just not now. You and Ahsoka will be the cause of Anakin's return. His spirit will break free." I was confused, "His spirit? So he is one with the force?" I said looking down and turned away. "No. Not yet. Vader must be defeated and then Anakin will fill his eyes once again." The Jedi Master finished. I was confused more than ever, "What does that mean." I turned around, but he wasn't there. "Remember. The force will be with you. Always." I needed more answers, "Master Qui-Gon? Master Qui-Gon who is the Black Wolf?" Ellisia appeared, "All will be revealed in time Axle. Have patience." I woke up and slowly lowered to the ground. Anakin would fill Vader's eyes. What does that even mean?

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Chase's POV

The boys and I are on the bridge looking around at nearby systems on the holo-table for some easy targets. Things have been slow going and mostly everyone is bored of little action. Axle got to take a field trip to Malachor a few weeks ago and meanwhile the rest of us got to sit around and play Sabbacc.

I was surprised when the holo-table opened a communication and made me jump. "Senator Organa? What is it?" I asked. The Senator wasted now time answering, "Is the Grey Wolf here? I must speak with him immediately." "I'm here Senator." I saw Axle enter the bridge. Organa turned to him, "There has been an incident. An Imperial fleet was just attacked over Mustafar. It was her cell that engaged. They are safe now and I have been informed that the Grand Inquisitor has been killed in the ambush. The other Jedi located in the Lothal sector was rescued after a few days of getting captured. The White Wolf is with him. The bad news is that they have revealed themselves. I just received word that The Emperor's main enforcer, Lord Vader, has been dispatched to hunt them down." This was a lot of information at once. Axle had wide eyes and looked down, "I need to help her." The Senator nodded, "I have given permission to the White Wolf. She is instructed to call you directly only if she needs help. There can be no other reason. I'm sorry." "Well.....I'll take it. As soon as she contacts me I will be there no questions asked." Axle answered, straightening himself up. Senator Organa began to speak again, "Governor Tarkin has been reported to be in the Outer Rim. I imagine your frustration. I heard he was heading to Lothal after his work on Raxus was complete." The Senator smiled and ended the transmission.

Axle's POV

Governor Tarkin? That low life Republic Admiral was promoted to Imperial Governor? He accused both Ahsoka and I at our trial. If he won, Ahsoka and I would have been executed for treason. I started to walk out of the bridge when Chase stopped me, "Wait." I turned around. He smiled at me, "Make sure to give him a few bruises for me." The others laughed. I smirked back and nodded. I know I can't kill Tarkin because they will just send another Inquisitor after me, but I can hurt him and threaten him enough for him to understand his place.

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I jumped out of hyperspace in a small civilian ship we had in our hangar. Raxus didn't have a blockade like some other planets. It was much easier to fly in and land without the extra security. I walked out of the docking bay and entered the crowded streets. I hid my lightsaber in my black cloak and put my hood up. The Governor's office was in the tallest tower overseeing the entire city.

After walking a bit, I looked around to see if I was being followed then walked into an alley next to the large Imperial complex. Stormtroopers walked around, but paid no attention to me as I passed them and came to a part of the large dome complex where no one was looking. I force jumped onto the building next to it and ducked down so no one would see me. I then quickly force jumped as high as I could and force pulled myself to a ledge on the Imperial office dome. There were no guards up here either which was convenient and I entered the dome.

Not many troopers in the hallways as I made my way to the Governor's office. Tarkin walked by and didn't notice me ducking away behind a wall. He continued to walk and entered his room. Now was my chance. I ran up to the door and opened it via the force and walked in.

Tarkin was facing away and looked at a data tablet. "How you doin." I broke the silence which made Tarkin jump and turn around. It took him a second to realize who just entered his office. He was in a panic state, "Y....Y...YOU?!!! B...But how?" I gritted my teeth and quickly walked up to him, "Controlling my friends and ordering them to kill me is not going to get rid of me that easily." Tarkin was trying to remain the dominant one, as usual, "The Jedi have failed to do the one job they were supposed to do. The Empire has fixed that problem by killing the infection. You are the ones that caused this to happen." I was not going to play games. I have had enough of people saying they are all powerful when they don't even get their hands dirty. I grabbed him by the shirt and lifted him off the ground, "Oh I'm pissed off that you killed most of the only family I have ever had." I slammed him onto his desk and pinned him down, "But what makes me furious is that you were going to execute me along with the love of my life because of some lousy evidence that we committed treason." I threw him against a wall and he fell to his knees, "YOU WERE GOING TO KILL US!!! BOTH AHSOKA AND I SAVED YOU TWICE AND BELIEVE ME IF I WAS SMARTER I WOULD HAVE LET YOU DIE!!!" Tarkin began to laugh, "But it is not the Jedi way of killing an unarmed man. You have no power over me." I kicked him hard in the jaw and grabbed my blade. He looked up as I ignited the green saber and then the purple saber. This is exactly what I want. Tarkin seeing that he will never truly be powerful. He was on his hands and knees while I stood strong above him with my lightsabers pointed at his face, "You have made a grave mistake. I am only part Jedi, but I assure you.....The Jedi are far from dead. Your death will be proof of that." I disengaged my sabers and walked out.

3RD Person

Tarkin watched Axle leave and he collapsed from fear. No one has ever attacked him like that. Axle was right. Tarkin's death will be proof that the Jedi will return.

Axle returned to the fleet and he walked into his quarters. He grabbed a holocron from his desk and sat down on his bed. He closed his eyes and used the force to open it.

"This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic have fallen, with the dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi. Trust in the Force. Do not return to the Temple. That time has passed. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust... our faith... our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you... always."

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Chase's POV

I was in the mess hall eating with Glock, Brake, and Gunner when my commlink beeped. I excused myself and listened to the transmission. I couldn't believe who it was. I rushed off to find Axle.

Axle's POV

I laid in bed and stared at the ceiling. I don't know why, but putting the beat down on Tarkin sure felt great. I giggled to myself for a second remembering his scared face. I will cherish that forever.

Out of nowhere, Chase came banging on the door. I opened it. "Axle, you need to hear this." He gave me his commlink and I was stunned beyond belief. "This is a secured channel. Grey Wolf.....this is White Wolf."