RJO - The Valen Saga

A Four Faction War

Later On at an Unknown Location

The Demon Mages rested at their hideout. In one of the rooms, the blonde woman attempted to stitch the Jedi Hunter's wounds.

Woman: Stay still dammit!

Jedi Hunter: Easy for you to say, Viktoria, you're not the one getting stabbed with a fucking needle!

Viktoria: Well, it doesn't help any complaining about it. It also doesn't help that your goddamn helmet keeps getting in my way.

The Jedi Hunter grunted and slipped off his helmet, revealing his scraggly blonde hair and ocean blue eyes.

Viktoria: Okay, Jaune. Now just stay still, this'll be over in a second.

Jaune grunted in frustration.

Jaune: Fine!

Jaune hissed in pain every time the needle entered his back, but he did his best to remain still. When it was all patched up, Jaune turned around and began conversing with Viktoria.

Jaune: I had her right there! In my grasp! A Jedi Master would have fallen by my hands today if it weren't for that damned Sith bitch!

Viktoria: Knowing your dribble, I know for a fact that just her wouldn't have satisfied you.

Jaune: It's not dribble! It's a heroic duty!

The screen then freezes and text flashes on the screen.

Jaune Arc - Holder of the Eyes of Stagnation

Viktoria Kohler - Holder of the Eyes of Decay

Viktoria: Heroic or not, I know you still would have complained that we didn't let you kill more.

Jaune: I know my job as the Jedi Hunter! Had I just been given the chance, Xiao Long and that boy wouldn't have stood a-

Suddenly they both heard a voice from the doorway.

Kallus: That "boy" is not to be harmed, Arc.

Jaune turned around swiftly and bowed to the older man that now faced him.

Jaune: Master Kallus!

Kallus: There is potential in him, Arc. Further study is required, but I do believe that he is the one who shall join us in the near future.

Kallus Gahl - Holder of the Eyes of Genocide

Jaune: Of course, Master Kallus! My mistake, I will refrain from hunting the boy in the future.

Kallus: Make it certain... oh and he has a name you know.

Jaune: I beg your pardon, master?

Kallus: Do not refer to him as "boy". He has a proper name. Refer to him as Cyrus Valen.

Jaune: Apologies, Master. 

Suddenly, the young girl rushed in.

Girl: Whoah, are we having a party here?

Aika Matsumura - Holder of the Eyes of Avarice

Jaune grumbled and began to slowly walk out of the room.

Jaune sarcastically: Sure, let's just celebrate our massive failure. Roll out the red carpet. I'll make us a cake! Make sure Viktoria doesn't forget the CONFETTI!

He slammed the door behind him and the room was left in a deafening silence.

Aika: So is that a no on the party?

Meanwhile at the Jedi Temple

Yang and Cyrus swiftly made their way through the Jedi Temple, making their way to the council chamber. When they reached their destination, they opened the large doors to reveal all of the seats were empty. All of the seats but one. At the other end of the room sat the Grandmaster of the Jedi Order, (Y/N) (L/N).

(Y/N): You claimed urgency in your message. What happened?

Yang: Grandmaster (L/N) this is important. Our investigation has begun to expand into a greater scope than before.

(Y/N): And by that you mean?

Yang: The Demon Mages have made another appearance.

(Y/N) perked up in response to this.

(Y/N): Are you certain?

Yang nodded.

Yang: We fought one in Argus during my investigation. This man wielded the Eyes of Stagnation. He called himself the Jedi Hunter.

Cyrus: This isn't good. It looks like the Demon Mages may have allied with the Valerins in an effort to take us out.

(Y/N): I don't think so. They have never been ones to make outside alliances. This would be new territory for them.

Yang: That's not all. The Sith have also come out of hiding.

(Y/N) donned a worried expression.

(Y/N): Really?

Yang: We encountered the new Sith Apprentice, Darth Crishius, in Argus as well. She had fought the Jedi Hunter just as he was about to get the upper hand on me.

(Y/N): Something serious is about to happen, I just know it.

Yang: There is one more thing I think you should know.

(Y/N): What is it?

Yang: This whole ordeal... it happened in... that place... you know, where you... got the amulet.

(Y/N) let out a soft gasp, the worry on his face was now exemplified.

Cyrus: Amulet? What do you mean, Master Xiao Long?

(Y/N): Young Valen, you may be dismissed.

Cyrus: But sir-

(Y/N): Cyrus... please...

Cyrus knew better than to argue, so he simply bowed and exited the room. (Y/N) and Yang were now along with their thoughts.

(Y/N): This is not good.

Yang: I know. Our reputation hinges on bringing these guys in.

(Y/N): This isn't just about reputation. These events are the start of something far worse. I can feel it in my soul.

Yang: What do you mean?

Scene Change

A humanoid figure was seen strapped to the table. Who they were could not be discerned because of the robotic enhancements covering their entire body. Machines whirred around them, fine tuning these robotic parts as the figure lay there completely motionless.

(Y/N) narration: This is shaping up to something far worse... something far more sinister.

The camera panned to see a figure with black hair and glasses overseeing the procedure. The man had a sinister grin on his face.

Scene Change

The Demon Mages could be seen preparing for another mission. They prepared their gear and weapons and made their way to the rooftop. When they did, they could see the Vale skyline shimmering all around them.

(Y/N) narration: The Jedi, The Sith, The Valerins, and The Demon Mages. All of these groups fight with their own goals in mind.

Scene Change

Darth Crishius could be seen entering a dim, candle-lit room. On the other end, a black mass could be seen facing away from her. She immediately bowed to the figure. As she did so, she removed her hood to reveal Crystal Lockharte.

(Y/N) narration: I feared that this day would come, but there is no doubting it now. This is no simple investigation, nor is it some manhunt...

The dark figure turned around to reveal the scarred face of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Saeris.

(Y/N) narration: This is a war...