As soon as their ship touched down on the spaceport of Kaas city, with Satele in his arms, Malgus rushed out of the ship and ordered the soldiers that were waiting on them to transport them to the hospital immediately. Satele was slowly bleeding out causing Malgus to worry tremendously. He had no idea what was going on with her, but he knew if she doesn't get medical help, she would lose the baby and possibly her life.

At the hospital, while he relentlessly paced outside the surgical room, his mind was in great turmoil.

"You need to calm down." Marr said looking at Malgus.

"I can't." He replied feeling agitated.

"She is going to be alright." Marr said watching him pacing up and down.

"What about the child?" Malgus asked anxiously.

"I'm sure the child is going to be fine." Marr replied. He truly hoped the baby survives. He knew exactly what they would feel like if they were to lose the child. He had been in the same situation before when Gilina got pregnant once. However, she was not strong enough to carry a child to full term, therefore they lost the baby in the early stage causing them heartache and sorrow. Quickly dismissing these old disturbing thoughts, he started to think about Lana. He felt guilty leaving her behind, but he was certain that she would pull through like she always does. She was a strong individual who knew how to take care of herself. However, he wanted to go back and try to rescue her as soon as possible.

As the door opened, simultaneously Malgus and Marr looked up staring at the doctor stepping out of the surgical room.

Looking at Malgus, he said.

"No need to worry. She is alright, so is the child."

A sudden look of relief was on Malgus's face. With a piercing gaze, he asked.

"What happened?"

"Her physical condition somewhat deteriorated while she was in cryosleep. Being pregnant and decades in cryostasis took a toll on her body." The doctor explained. "She needs to take extra precaution while she is pregnant. She cannot be exposed to any strenuous physical activity, including sexual intercourse, at least not for a while."

"Can I take her home?" He asked looking at the doctor.

"Not tonight." The doctor replied. "We would like to monitor her, but I believe she will be strong enough to leave by tomorrow."

Frowning, Malgus asked.

"May I see her?"

"Yes, you may." The doctor replied.

While Marr spoke with the doctor, Malgus entered the room and quietly closed the door behind him.

There was a Sith nurse attending to the sleeping Satele. As she looked up, her crimson eyes met Malgus's and then slightly bowing her head, she picked up the tray from the side table and left the room through another door.

Pulling up a chair, Malgus sat down and held her hand in his.

Gazing at her face, he murmured. "I'm going to stay with you tonight."

He didn't want to leave her alone. Not that he didn't trust the doctors or the staff, but after finally seeing her again, he wanted to spend some time with her. From her pale face, his eyes landed on the medallion nestled between her breasts, and then on her stomach. As he placed his hand on top of her abdomen, closing his eyes, a small smile appeared on his face sensing the child inside. Then the door opened and the doctor walked in.

Turning toward him, Malgus said.

"I'm going to stay here tonight."

"As you wish." The doctor said nodding in agreement.

After saying farewell to Marr, Malgus returned to the room and sat down in the chair watching Satele.

In another wing of the hospital, the doctor made a call.

"Lord Vowrawn." He said bowing his head at the Sith's glowing image.

"Doctor Vecron, what is it that you had the audacity to disturb me at this hour?" Vowrawn asked annoyed.

"My Lord, they are back with the Jedi." The doctor said. Then he added. "She is here in the hospital with her husband Lord Malgus."

"Yes, I already knew that." Vowrawn replied with a frown.

"Of course my Lord." The doctor said. "But I have some news for you that you might not know about."

With interest, Vowrawn looked at the doctor's excited face and then waited on him to continue.

"She is with child and not just any child." The doctor explained.

Sudden amazement was seen on the old Sith's face. Leaning forward in his chair, Vowrawn asked.

"She is with child?"

"Yes my Lord." The doctor replied. "Although she was kept in cryostasis for over two decades, still the fetus inside her miraculously survived. This child is strong with the Force. When I ran the test right away I noticed this baby was special."

Hearing that, a slight smile appeared on Vowrawn's face.

Deep inside, he hoped that someone like Satele's ancestor would be reborn one day and bring back order to the Sith world. Although he didn't want another Revan. However, if he could help and teach the child about the ways of the Sith, he was sure his teaching would pay off one day. However, there was a tiny problem with his plans. He was certain; she would not allow him to take full control over the child's tutoring. She was not a Sith but a Jedi, which still amazed him that Malgus ended up with her. But maybe with time, he thought, she'll see my reasoning that will only benefit the child.

"Thank you, doctor." Vowrawn said and then turning off the intercom, with a smile, he leaned back on his chair.

The next morning Satele and Malgus left the hospital and headed toward Malgus's father's estate. When they arrived at the mansion, Lord Kasdar greeted them at the door, fiercely hugging his son. Then he turned to Satele, and with a smile, he said.

"Welcome back. I'm so happy to see you both again."

Then he embraced her holding her tight. Satele felt strange and utterly uncomfortable about his behavior. Reluctantly, she hugged him back. Then they were escorted into the house that hadn't change a bit, she thought, looking around.

"Make yourself comfortable and in a few hours we'll have dinner." Lord Kasdar said with an eager smile.

Looking at the servants, Satele noticed there were only a few, and most of them were new. She didn't see the others or Eleena and that made her a little sad.

"Where is Eleena?" She asked looking at Malgus's father who had aged tremendously since the last time she had seen him. His piercing blue eyes that always had a look of sternness and all-knowing now looked broken and depleted.

"She is gone." He replied with a sorrowful voice. "Succumbed to sickness."

"I'm sorry to hear that." Satele replied. Then she looked at Malgus and said.

"I'm going to lie down."

"Go ahead." He replied. "I'll be there soon."

With the help of one of the servants, Satele walked away and headed toward the bedchamber.

"Is she doing alright?" Malgus's father anxiously asked looking after Satele.

"Yes, father." Malgus replied.

"Are you planning to have the baby here?" He asked gazing at his son.

"Yes." Malgus replied and then he motioned for his father to walk with him to the kitchen.

"Lana didn't make it back." He said as he walked to the sink to get some water.

"She's dead?" Lord Kasdar worriedly asked.

"I don't know." Malgus replied. Then he gulped down the water and re-filled his cup again. "I believe she is still alive. When you talk to her parents again, tell them she is going to come home."

"How are you so sure about that?" He inquired looking at his son.

"Lord Marr wants to return to get her." Malgus replied as he set his empty cup down on the counter.

"Are you going with him?' He asked frowning his graying eyebrows.

"No." Malgus replied. "I'm going to stay here."

Taking a deep breath, his father said.

"I'm glad you decided to stay. You know I'm not going to live forever, and after I'm gone, everything will be yours and the child's." With a smile, he added. "I still can't believe that I'm going to be a grandfather."

"Get used to it, because in eight months this house will be much louder than what it is now." Malgus said with a mischievous grin.

"I bet it will be." He replied with a smile.

At dinnertime, while the servants placed the mouthwatering meals in front of them, Satele's appetite was at its lowest. She didn't feel like eating at all. On the contrary, she wanted to excuse herself and retire for the night. The smell of the food made her feel nauseous and she wanted to avoid causing an incident.

"Is something wrong with the food?" Lord Kasdar asked looking at Satele's pale complexion.

But before she had the chance to reply, a wave of sudden extreme nausea came over her and turning to the side, she threw up on the floor beside Malgus's boots.

Putting his fork down, Malgus swiftly picked her up, while Lord Kasdar asked the servants to clean up the mess.

While he stood in the doorway of their refresher, Malgus watched the kneeling Satele in front of the toilet, as she emptied her stomach.

"Next time just tell my father that you don't like his food, instead of making a scene." He said with a mischievous grin looking at her back.

"You're not funny." Satele replied staring inside the toilet bowl. Then another wave of nausea came over her and she threw up again.

When there was nothing else left in her stomach, after washing her face and rinsing her mouth, he gave her a towel to wipe her face and then walked her to the bed and tucked her in.

"You look terrible." Malgus said with a sly grin looking at her face.

"I know." She said moaning as she tried to get comfortable. "I feel like I'm dying."

"Please don't say that." Malgus replied with a frown.

"I felt so strong when I fought the Emperor." She said gazing toward the balcony. "I felt like I was going to take over the universe, but look at me now. I'm weak and can barely hold down anything. Why is this happening to me?"

With a smile, he said.

"Because you are with child, and this is supposed to be normal."

"Normal?" She asked with disbelief.

"Don't worry, it won't last forever." He said with a thin smile.

"I hope not." She said. As she gently rubbed his head, she bit her lower lip and asked.

"Do you think our child is going to be bald like you?"

"Why are you asking that?" Malgus asked with slight confusion. When she didn't reply, he cracked a smile and said.

"Believe it or not, I used to have luscious black hair just like my mother's."

"You did?" She asked with amazement.

"Yes." He replied with a smile and then he added as he gently traced the curve of her face. "Don't worry, the baby will be beautiful, just like you."

"Oh, I hope so." Satele replied with a mischievous smile.

"Oh, Satele." Malgus said with a grin. "You are meaner than I thought."

Cupping his face into her hands, she pulled him closer and as she planted a soft kiss on his lips, in a hushed tone she said.

"My handsome Sith."

"Too late to be nice." He said with a sly grin and then pulling her closer he pressed his lips to hers. Malgus truly missed these moments, when nothing else mattered, just them being together. As they deepened the kiss, his desire for her awakened and remembering what the doctor said, reluctantly he broke the kiss. Gently he pushed her down on the pillow and said.

"You need to relax."

Letting out a frustrated sigh, she looked at him and said. "I guess I have no choice but to do that." Then as she searched his eyes, she added. "I'm worried about Lana. She is there alone with those people and Adraas."

At the mentioning of his name, suddenly Malgus became angry. With an irritated tone, he said.

"One day our path will cross again, and when that time comes, I'm going to kill him with my bare hands."

"Good." Satele said. "I would love to see that."

With a thin smile, Malgus looked at her. Then lying down beside her, he cuddled with her until they both fell asleep.

In her dream, she saw a laboratory with many different contraptions and bottles full of clear liquids. Then she saw a blue hand reaching for one of the bottles and then everything turned purple. As her eyes popped open, she looked around and noticed within the darkness of the room her medallion was faintly glowing with a purple light. This was the second time that her peculiar dream was connected with the medallion. Lifting it up, she held it in front of her face until the glowing slowly disappeared. Frowning, she wondered what this all meant. Something was going on with the medallion and for some reason, it was connecting her to places, showing her things.

The next morning, after Malgus woke up, she told him about her dream.

After scrutinizing the medallion, he said.

"I don't see anything special about it, but next time I see Nico, I will ask him where he found it."

Then he looked at Satele and asked.

"You said it was a blue hand?" Then he added. "Did you see who it was?"

"No." Satele replied. "I just saw a hand with three digits."

Malgus wondered what kind of species she had seen. It could have been a Chiss or a Twi'lek, or even a Chagrian, but they all have five fingers. Unless this person she had seen in her dream has lost two of its digits. And the way she described the laboratory, he had a feeling that this place was connected to the drug.

"I think this is something to do with the drug." He said with a deep frown.

"I believe so too." Satele replied. Then she added. "But why is this medallion connected to that?"

"Not sure." Malgus replied wondering what was going on with the Sith medallion.

A few days later they arrived at Marr's place.

After Gilina let them in, they walked into the spacious apartment and were ushered into the living room where Lord Scourge and his wife Lyrna were waiting on them.

"So why are we here today?" Lord Scourge asked looking at Malgus and then Satele.

"To discuss what we are going to do." Marr's voice was heard behind them as he walked into the room.

Turning around, Malgus watched Marr walking in looking casual. Standing in front of Satele, he said. "He is here in my place. I will show him to you in a bit."

Looking at his handsome aging face, Satele smiled and said.

"Thank you so much for keeping him safe. He'll be glad to know that you were there for him."

"Of course we are looking forward to seeing him again." Marr replied. "However, to do that we will need you, and you are in no condition to be able to control him."

Satele felt frustrated and disappointed that the chance to see Revan again was taken away from her. Since her awakening, she hadn't seen or heard from him. She missed him and was truly grateful for him being there, not just for her but for Malgus as well. This was something she would always cherish. However, to wake him up, she might have to wait until after the baby was born and that thought depressed her.

"He is right Satele." Lyrna said looking at her frustrated expression. "When the time comes, I can help you to connect with him, but not at the moment. You are not ready."

"Then what are we going to do?" Satele asked looking at them. "And how are we going to get Lana back, if she is even still alive?"

"I know she is alive and I'm going to go back and get her out of there." Marr replied gazing into Satele's worried eyes.

"I don't think it's a good idea." Scourge said. "Someone might recognize you and then you'll be trapped and most likely killed. No, we need to send someone else, someone who is really good at spying on others."

"Who?" Malgus asked folding his arms in front of his chest.

"My cousins." Lyrna replied looking at Malgus.

"Go on." Marr said.

"They're members of the Aristocra and elite spies of the Chiss Ascendancy." Lyrna said. Looking at Marr, she added. "If you want to send a spy to Zakuul, they would be perfect for the job."

"Can you contact them?" Marr asked feeling optimistic.

"Yes, it might take me a while, but I can convince them to do this for you." Lyrna replied.

"Very well." Marr said nodding his head. "While you're doing that, we are going to check out the old Revanites camp."

"Why would we want to do that?" Malgus asked confused.

Turning to Malgus, Marr said.

"It's time for them to come home. It's been a long time since they left Dromund Kaas and we need all the able bodies to fight against the Eternal Empire."

"What makes you think they are going to fight?" Malgus asked with a frown.

"We have Revan and we have Satele." Marr said gesturing toward Satele. "They will follow them, I'm sure."

"And who is going to bring them back?" Malgus asked. "You?" Then he looked at Lord Scourge. "Scourge?"

"I have a better idea." Marr replied looking at Malgus. "You'd be the best for this assignment...Lord Malgus."

Pointing to his chest Malgus said with a puzzled expression. "Me? Why me?"

"I believe you have unfinished business there and I thought why not mix business with pleasure." Marr said intently looking into Malgus's eyes.

"But she is dead." Malgus said furrowing his eyebrows.

"Indeed she is but not her puppet Chagrian." Scourge said with distaste. "He is in charge now."

Suddenly, the image of the Chagrian Sith came into Malgus's mind. Oh, yes, he thought with a grin, he was close to Lord Darkspanner and he might know her secrets. Then, another thought invaded his mind looking at the medallion. The Chagrian?

Although, he didn't want to leave Dromund Kaas, however, now he was eager to find out if Satele's dream actually pointed to the blue alien. Malgus was certain; the Chagrian knew everything that Lord Darkspanner did, including the secrets of the wretched drug. Looking up, he said to Scourge.

"Not for long."

Turning to Satele, he was going to say something when she said with a tired smile.

"Go ahead. I'll be fine staying here."

She knew what he was planning to do on Lehon. However, she didn't care what happened to the blue alien. In her eyes, he was the same as Lord Darkspanner and he deserved punishment, even if it meant death.

Suddenly, her eyes grew wide, and quickly placing her hand in front of her mouth she rushed toward the room that she believed was the refresher.

After a few minutes, Malgus knocked on the door.

"Are you okay?"

"Hmm." Satele replied feeling embarrassed and sick to her stomach.

"May I come in?" He asked placing his hand on the door panel.

A few seconds later, he heard the water running, and then she opened the door.

As her teary eyes met his, he cracked a small smile, and then pulling her close, he embraced her.

"I'm so sorry you have to go through this."

"Are you?" She asked with a scolding look.

"Yes." He replied and then pulling her face up, he gazed into her eyes and said.

"I won't be long, I promise."

"Is everything alright?" Marr asked standing behind them.

Nodding her head, she replied.

"Yes, and I'm sorry about this. Please don't be mad."

"I could never be mad at you Satele." Marr replied with a warm smile. Then he gestured for them to follow him into the bedroom.

Walking up to his closet, he opened the door and then asked her to step inside.

There was a hidden door behind the wall and as he opened it, Satele found herself face to face with Revan's sleeping body inside the pod covered with years worth of dust.

Reaching out, she touched it feeling the coolness of the metal beneath her fingertips. It was good to know that he was safe here. Looking at him, she wondered if she was strong enough to control him. When Malgus told her about Revan's condition, it made her sad and upset. She wanted to see the kind man she came to know and not a monster he had become behind this metal cage.

Letting the pod go, she turned to Marr and said.

"I'm sorry you have to wait longer than what you were expecting."

With a smile, Marr said.

"Don't be sorry Satele. I'm glad that you are here with us again." Then he turned to Malgus and said.

"Lord Vowrawn would like to see you both."

"When?" Malgus asked.

"This afternoon." Marr replied.

Nodding his head, Malgus took one last look at the pod, and then they walked out of the bedroom. After Lord Scourge and Lyrna left, Malgus and Satele said farewell to Marr and Gilina as well and headed toward the Dark council's palace where Vowrawn was waiting on them.

This time when they entered, Satele didn't feel anything unusual. Although the place hadn't changed at all, the dreadful feeling she had felt here before was gone.

Lord Vowrawn stood up and then approached them as they walked through the room.

"My Lord." Malgus bowed his head.

"Lord Malgus." Vowrawn said looking at him. Then his eyes traveled to Satele and after measuring her up, he asked.

"How are you feeling?"

His question left Satele in awe. She wasn't expecting any form of kindness from him.

"I'm doing okay." She replied gazing into his eyes.

"I'm glad to hear that." Vowrawn said with a thin smile. Then he approached Malgus and said.

"Since you were gone, many things had changed here. As you see the Dark Council is no more. Besides me, Lord Marr, and Lord Scourge, there is no one else left." Saying that he gestured behind him toward the empty seats.

Then he faced them again and said.

"I have received some news from Zakuul."

"You have spies in there?" Malgus asked with confusion.

"Of course I do." Vowrawn replied with a sly grin. Then he added. "Their Emperor, Valkorion is dead. His son, Prince Arcann is the Emperor now."

"How did he die?" Malgus inquired.

"A weakened heart, so they say." Vowrawn replied scratching his chin. Then he took a deep breath as he continued. "I'm afraid that the new Emperor is going to be more aggressive than his father was. I would need all the help I can get to keep us safe and keep our traditions for future generations." Saying that he looked at Satele.

"You want me to help you?" Satele asked intently looking into his eyes.

"You are a wife of a Sith Lord." Vowrawn said. "And you are carrying his child. I believe it would be fair if you would take part in my offering."

"What offering?" Malgus asked.

Turning to Malgus, he said.

"I want to establish a new council. And I want you and your wife to be part of it. I'm certain we could work together in peace for the better future of our people."

"What about my people?" Satele asked with slight distaste. Then she added. "I think it would be fair if we would all work together regardless of where we came from."

"And what would you suggest?" Vowrawn asked pulling up one of his eyebrows.

Stepping closer, she gazed into his eyes and said in a firm tone.

"The last time we were in this room, if I remember correctly, you with the others had sentenced us to prison. Why would we want to work with you let alone trust you?"

"I know what happened here was not the greatest decision we had made, and I'm truly sorry for that. However, it was a long time ago and things have changed." Vowrawn said. Then he stepped closer to her and asked.

"Are you going to keep a grudge or do you want to move forward and fight with us?"

Satele knew it was best for everyone if she found a way to work with Vowrawn. Although she didn't trust him fully, however, she didn't want to cause any unnecessary problems.

Nodding her head she said.

"Yes, I'm with you."

"You know what we are about to do has never happened here before." Vowrawn said. "We never allowed anyone within the council, unless they were Sith Lords carefully chosen by the other council members. But like I said, times have changed and as previously discussed it with Lord Marr and Scourge, we have decided that both of you should take a seat in the new council."

Turning to Malgus, he asked.

"What do you say, my Lord?"

From Vowrawn, Malgus looked at Satele and then looking at the Sith again, he said.

"I would do anything to keep us safe. So I say yes to your proposal."

"Very well Lord Malgus." Vowrawn replied with a smile. Then he looked at Satele and asked. "Do you have a weapon, or do you want me to give you one?"

"No thank you, I have a weapon." Satele replied. Although she was greatly surprised and happy to receive her Master's lightsaber from Malgus, she still preferred her double-edged weapon to Darach's lightsaber that was lost to her now.

"Alright then." Vowrawn replied and then he looked at Malgus and said.

"Lord Marr has told me that you had an unfortunate encounter with Lord Adraas on Zakuul."

"Yes, we did." Malgus replied with contempt in his voice. Then he asked. "How come your spies never informed you about him being there?"

"There are other, more important things to worry about than a rogue Sith, who brought nothing but misfortune to this council. I didn't know about him until I was told by Lord Marr."

Then he asked. "Do you think we should worry about him?"

"He knows I'm back and he lost Satele." Malgus replied. "He might want to come after us, which is perfectly fine by me."

"Then he would bring the Empire with him, which could bring more trouble down our heads." Vowrawn said with a frown shaking his head. "We are not prepared for them yet." Then he added. "Did Lord Marr inform you about the Revanites?"

"Yes, he did." Malgus replied.

"When are you leaving?" He asked looking at Malgus.

"As soon as possible." Malgus replied already thinking about getting his hands on the Chagrian Sith's throat.

Turning to Satele, he asked.

"Are you going with him?"

"No." Satele replied feeling a little nauseated again. Turning to Malgus, and with a pasty expression, Satele said. "I'm not feeling well. I think we better go now."

After excusing themselves, he took Satele home, and then he contacted Nico.

"Do you want to go on a fun trip?" Malgus asked looking at Nico's glowing hologram in front of him.

"A fun trip...huh?" Nico asked with a sly smile. "If it pays well, I'm in." Then he added. "When are we going?"

"Meet me at the spaceport in two days." Malgus said and then he cut off the call.

A few days later, Satele anxiously watched as Nico's ship disappeared into the darkening sky that would bring the rain again. She knew she shouldn't feel nervous, both men were more than capable of taking care of themselves. However, for some reason, she couldn't shake off this annoying, dreaded feeling. She didn't know where this feeling was coming from, but she knew one thing, she didn't like it. Turning around, she walked back to the vehicle where Lyrna was waiting on her.

After getting in, she said.

"You worry too much. Stop it Satele."

"I know I shouldn't worry, but I just can't help it." Satele replied biting down on her lower lip.

"Well, I have some good news for you that might make you feel better." Lyrna said with a smile.

"What is it?" Satele asked.

"I contacted my cousins, and as we speak, they are on their way to Zakuul right now." Lyrna said with a gleaming face.

"Oh, that's wonderful." Satele replied feeling better already, knowing that soon they were going to find out what happened to Lana.

While Satele and Lyrna discussed a few things on the way to Lord Kasdar's estate, Nico's ship left Dromund Kaas and headed toward the old Rakata Prime system.

"Are you going to teach him a lesson?" Nico asked as he counted the credits Malgus gave him.

"You know exactly what I'm going to do to him." Malgus replied pulling up one of his eyebrows.

"I guess he deserves your wrath." Nico said making a grimacing face.

Changing the subject, Malgus asked. "Where did you get the medallion you gave me?"

"I found it on Korriban." Nico replied. "Why?"

"But where did you find it?" Malgus pressed on.

Thinking for a second, Nico said.

"I found it in a tomb near a mangled Star Map."

"Hmm." Malgus murmured looking at the ground. Then he looked up and asked. "Did you find anything else beside it?"

"Not that I can recall." Nico said. "Why are you asking?" He asked suspiciously.

"I'm not sure what is going on with that medallion, but I know I will find out as soon as I get my hands on the Chagrian." Malgus replied.

"Do you think it was his?" Nico asked with slight amazement.

"We'll see." Malgus replied and then he gazed out the window watching the countless stars passing by.

They landed on the same beach they had landed before. After stepping out of the ship, Malgus's face morphed into a frown feeling the humid, warm air surrounding him. This was something he didn't miss about this place. However, this time, he came prepared. Instead of taking the usual route, they approached the Revanite's camp from a different direction. Malgus was still skeptical about them, and he didn't want to get knocked out and get captured again. Slowly and quietly, they made their way toward the camp coming from the beachside. When the large boulders came into view, his heart started to beat faster, thinking about their wedding night on this beach. Quickly dismissing the sweet thoughts of Satele, he started to concentrate on the task ahead. He wasn't sure how he was going to do this. He didn't want to anger hundreds of Force users by killing their current leader without a just cause. He had to be smart about it if he wanted them to follow him back to Dromund Kaas. Thankfully, he had learned to be patient from Revan and Satele and that is the type of approach he wanted to use for this mission, even though he wished for nothing more than to kill him quickly.

As they approached the boulders, Malgus suddenly sensed something odd. From behind the rocks came several small flying objects toward them. Immediately, he ignited his weapon and destroyed the small vials. Then he stood there waiting for more to come. However, instead of being attacked again, a half a dozen Revanites soldiers walked out from behind the boulders and headed their way.

"Stop right there!" One of them yelled at Malgus and Nico. "Who are you and what are you doing here?"

"We come in peace." Nico yelled back.

A few seconds went by when another soldier yelled at them.

"Nico, is that you?"

"Yes, of course." Nico shouted.

Signaling to the other soldiers to put their weapons away, the older man approached them.

As he got closer, he suspiciously looked at Nico, and then with a wide smile, he asked.

"How are you looking like this?"

"Blame it on my mother's good genes." Nico replied with a wink.

"You lying son of a gun." The man said and then stepping closer he embraced the smuggler.

Malgus curiously watched them, while he also kept his eyes on the others. Then the man let go of Nico, and turning to Malgus, he asked.

"And who is your friend, Nico?"

"He is someone who used to live amongst you." Nico replied.

"I don't remember him." He said eyeing Malgus.

"But you do remember his wife Satele Shan, right?" Nico asked searching the man's aging face.

"You are her husband?" The man asked with disbelief.

"Yes." Malgus replied.

Suddenly, a great surprise showed up on the man's face. He was about to ask how was this possible when Nico placed his hand on his shoulder and as he lightly squeezed it, he said.

"I'll explain everything to you later. Can you take us to your leader?"

"Yes, of course." The man said nodding his head. "Follow me."

As they left the beach, Malgus curiously looked around to see that nothing had changed since the last time they were here. The surroundings and the houses looked exactly the same as he remembered. Instead of taking them to the wide, metal building, they headed to the temple.

Inside the cave, the air felt much cooler, giving Malgus a little bit of relief from the humid weather. As usual, the altar was lit up with hundreds of red candles brightening up the inside of the temple. Looking around, Malgus didn't see the Chagrian, only the other members praying at the foot of the large statue of Revan.

Then from behind the altar, the Chagrian Sith appeared.

A shadow of recognition passed his face, as he looked at Malgus and then Nico.

Approaching them, he curiously sized the two newcomers up and then he asked.

"What are you doing here?"

"We brought a message." Malgus replied as his piercing gaze was on the blue alien.

"What message?" The Chagrian asked with a scolding look.

"A message from Revan himself." Malgus lied.

As soon as he said that, the temple instantly quietened down and everyone turned their way.

"From Revan?" The Chagrian asked with amazement.

"He wants all of you to return to Dromund Kaas, except for you Sith." Saying that Malgus pointed toward the tall, blue alien.

"What is this about?" The Chagrian asked folding his arms in front of his chest.

"It's about justice and the truth." Malgus replied calmly.

While everyone within the temple curiously watched them, Malgus continued.

"Twenty-four years ago you and Lord Darkspanner sold out and nearly killed not just Revan but his only living descendant, my wife Satele Shan."

The Chagrian's eyes twitched at the corners as he listened to Malgus. But he stayed quiet as Malgus resumed.

"Your deal with Lord Adraas cost many lives and unnecessary punishment for my wife and I and for my unborn child."

With a firm tone, Malgus added. "I'm accusing you of conspiring against your own for your own benefit. Do you deny it?"

"How dare you to come here and accuse me of such charges?" The Chagrian replied with an angry tone. Then he added. "I've been a part of this community for decades. I am a respected member." Raising his voice he added. "I AM HERE for THIS community!"

"And yet you almost caused the death of the only person your community stands for." Malgus replied intently looking at him.

Suddenly, from all over the temple loud disapproval murmurs were heard from the other members. Hearing Malgus's words, everyone anxiously looked at each other and waited to see what would happen.

"Where is he?" The Chagrian asked.

"I told you, he is on Dromund Kaas where he belongs." Malgus replied. Then he looked around and addressed the small crowd. "He and Satele want all of you to return home. I came here to give you this message and also bring a long awaited punishment for this man." Saying that he pointed toward their leader.

"Are you challenging me...Sith?" The Chagrian asked with an irritated tone.

"Yes, I am." Malgus replied staring into his accusing eyes.

A small chuckle left the Chagrian's pale blue lips. "You think after all these years, you can just come back here and demand us to bow to you?" Then he added. "How do we even know you are telling us the truth about Revan and Satele? As far as I'm concerned, they can be both dead by now. How do we know this without proof?"

"They are not dead." This time Nico spoke up. "I've seen them with my own eyes. And the child she carries bears the bloodline of Revan. She and the child are your future."

Scoffing, the Chagrian expressed his displeasure. "A notorious smuggler. Now we are going to listen to a smuggler. How original."

The soldier who greeted them on the beach spoke up.

"He might be a smuggler, but I've known him for a long time and he has never betrayed us."

Waves of approval murmurs were heard around them. A sudden frown appeared on the blue alien's face as he swiftly looked around seeing the uncertainty in everyone's eyes.

Then the soldier continued.

"I've been with this community since my teens, and believe me that was a long time ago. You all know me, I've trained many of you and I know the importance of respecting and trusting your leaders. But if this is true and he tried to betray us, why would we want to follow someone like him, if we can follow the TRUE leader of this community, whose name is Revan."

Turning to Malgus, he said.

"Show me the way and lead me to him."

Nodding his head, Malgus looked at him, and then he addressed everyone in the room again.

"As you all know, the new Empire doesn't differentiate between Sith or Jedi. You haven't felt their wrath. However, sooner or later they will find you here, and if you don't bow to their ruling you are good as dead. And now when the father is in his grave and the son rules, we all need to work together to keep not just us safe but everyone else we care about. Come with me. Revan and Satele are waiting on your return."

For a few seconds, an eerie quietness engulfed the temple when a middle-aged woman with dark brown hair spoke up. As her icy blue eyes scanned the room, she said.

"He is right. The Eternal Empire is not something you want to take lightly. They will find us and hunt us down like they've been doing for years now. I know I'm still new to this community, but I want to keep its traditions for future generations to come."

Walking up to Malgus, she looked him in the eyes and said.

"I'm with you. Lead me to him."

Then another person spoke up.

"Lead me to him." Then another followed. "Lead me to him."

Within minutes everyone wanted to go.

With disbelief, the Chagrian looked at them and said.

"You are all fools to listen to this man!" He yelled, as his eyes scanned the crowd. "He is tricking you. Don't be a fool!"

Then his burning gaze turned to Malgus and with a sudden move, he Force pushed him against the wall. As soon as Malgus collided with the wall, he pushed himself away and sent a bolt of powerful Force lightning toward the Chagrian which he deflected with his lightsaber.

Swiftly igniting his weapon, Malgus rushed at the blue alien while everyone around watched their fight with awe.

As the two Sith's lightsabers collided with each other, a loud buzzing sound enveloped the cave. Although Malgus was strong with the Force, the Chagrian who had more experience than him, easily evaded his attacks. However, he wasn't counting on Malgus's brute strength, and at one point in their fight, Malgus managed to tackle him sending both of them flying into the masses of burning candles. Without using the Force, and with pure strength, he repeatedly punched the Chagrian in the face, until his lips cracked open and his broken nose started to bleed profusely. Then he heard Nico shouting.

"Malgus! You are on fire!"

Swiftly, Malgus dabbed the fire out on his pants. Then picking his adversary up and pulling his face closer, Malgus growled at him.

"Where did you get the drug?"

Through blood-drenched teeth, the blue alien mumbled.

"I...don't...know...what you are… talking…about."

Holding him by the throat, he started to squeeze, until the Chagrian's eyes grew wide like saucers. Then he growled again.

"I'm going to ask you one more time. Where did you get the drug from?"

The only thing the Chagrian was able to say was one word that surprised Malgus.

"Byss."

Byss? Malgus thought. In the Deep Core?

"Who is your supplier?" Malgus asked.

"I...don't know. I've never seen his...his face." The Chagrian croaked.

"You worthless liar." Malgus spat at him thinking about snapping his neck.

"My Lord." One of the Revanites spoke up. "Please don't kill him."

Reluctantly, Malgus loosened his grip and let him drop to the ground. Then he turned to face the astonished members.

Then the same person spoke up again. "I've been with him a few times receiving the packages, but he is telling the truth, we've never seen his face."

Walking closer to the Jedi, and towering over him, Malgus looked into his green eyes and said.

"This drug is extremely dangerous to us Force users. I want to find out where it is coming from and who makes it."

"For that, you have to travel to Byss." The Jedi replied.

I might just do that, Malgus thought. And put an end to this once and for all.

"I'll go with you." The middle-aged woman said to Malgus.

Looking at her, Malgus asked.

"Why would you want to do that?"

"I have my reasons." She replied with a determined voice.

Turning back to the Chagrian, Malgus picked him up and holding onto his arm, he started to walk out of the temple, followed by the others.

Once everyone was outside, he turned to them and said.

"Gather everyone who wants to come and get them ready for the trip back to Dromund Kaas." Nodding their heads, they all scattered around the camp letting everyone know.

A few hours later all of them were ready to leave Lehon behind to travel to their new destination and finally meet up with Revan and Satele.

Although Malgus didn't tell them the truth about Revan's condition, he was sure once they're there, they would be glad to have Satele as their new leader, at least until it was time for Revan to return.

While traveling back to Dromund Kaas, Malgus approached the woman who volunteered to join him. Pulling her aside, he asked.

"Who are you?"

With a sly smile, she looked at him and said.

"I'm just a simple person who wants to live in peace."

Malgus sensed there was more to her than she let on.

"I think there is more to that." Malgus said searching her face. "Would you mind telling me who you really are?"

After making sure that no one was nearby, she said.

"I used to be someone important, someone respected and looked up to. But that was a long time ago and now I am no one, just a simple person."

"And what is the name of this important and respected person?" Malgus asked with great interest.

"My name is Senya Tirall. The former wife of Emperor Valkorion, mother of his children, Arcann, Thexan, and Vaylin."

The mixture of confusion and amazement on Malgus's face was amusing, she thought, watching his astonished expression. Placing her hand on his arm, in a hushed tone, she said.

"Let's keep this between us, alright?"

This woman in front of him was the mother of the new Emperor and Malgus couldn't be happier. Nodding his head in agreement, he started up a conversation with her wanting to find out what made her leave and join the Revanites.

To be continued...