A Pain Lost In The Stars - Complete

Chapter 39

“No,  I’m not Cody. My name is Callis, I’m the older brother to Edira, uncle to Cody, Casper and Alastor. I’m here to make sure Cody doesn’t fall any further into the abyss because if he does, there will be no going back” Callis introduced himself with a smile, his eyes scanned over Casper and Alastor who had moved closer together in a type of safe embrace. 

“Where is Cody exactly?” Rex’s question had them all wondering, the same thought. 

“He’s resting for now” Dooku spoke quickly as he turned to his wife, Edira patted his back knowing Dooku was struggling with his emotions, the one to protect his sons was going crazy. 

“Okay, but can you explain why you wanted us all down here because not to be horrible but Crosshair can barely keep his eyes open” Echo asked, his words had all eyes turning to the arc trooper who pointed at his fellow marksman. Crosshair was snoozing on Kix’s shoulder, the medic had an arm around his waist. 

Dooku and Callis shared a ‘look’, “We need to share the last part of the prophecy which will take place very soon. We wanted to warn not only my sons but the rest of you, the potential dark force heading for Serenno may affect a few of you, especially those who have come back from the dead” Edira explained, her eyes landing softly on her youngest. Crosshair was struggling to remain awake, he was exhausted. Tech had moved forward to wrap an arm around his waist aiding Kix in holding him up. 

“Will this affect us?” Quinlan gestured to the jedi in the room. 

“Probably not all of you, I do know it will only affect those of which have been trapped in darkness before and…” Dooku never finished as the doors to the side of the room opened and in stepped his eldest son. Cody looked like he was in pain, his once auburn eyes were now half black almost like he was fighting off the affects of the darkness. 

“Co…” 

“Father, I can’t keep this back. I suggest the children are sent into the vault. He’s coming, blood will be shed very soon” 

Cody’s words came out in grunts as he slumped against the doorframe fighting against the painful darkness. Callis immediately moved over to him and eased his mind, Cody nodded in thanks leaning against his uncle while he connected eyes with his brothers. Kix was wearing a look of concern while a half-awake Crosshair had guilt in his eyes. 

With a sigh Cody spoke again but in the language they could all understand, “It’s none of your faults so get your heads out of your arses and follow procedure. He’s coming and we all know that this must happen, if not for our own lives but our children’s” Cody’s words had both Kix and Crosshair scrambling for their older brother who held them tightly until Kix yanked Crosshair away when they were almost burned. Cody nodded in ‘thanks’ as he whispered something to his son who was in Fives arms, Orion responded with a babble. 

“Begin procedures, the Emperor will fall in the next hour” 

“Be careful my son, you are my oldest and first born; remember; do not give up” 

Cody listened to his fathers words before he turned away from the room ignoring the group, he walked towards the balcony and without warning jumped over it, in his fall. His outfit changed and he found his place in front of the house in the courtyard just as several ships appeared. Edira reached for an orb and placed it in the centre of the room which created a shield of some aura around the home keeping those within it safe for the time being. 

“Woah, that’s incredible” Ahsoka said, Anakin nodded watching the way Dooku slumped on himself but took Orion while Edira summoned a doorway in which she explained it led to a safe place far away but undetectable, created by none other than Cody himself. After a few minutes of convincing, the children including Omega were led through by Edira who made Dooku promise he would make sure his children all survived. Kix asked Dove and Grey to go through and protect the children, they agreed as did Shaak and Ahsoka, both of which would be a last defence.