Star Wars: Revan

Chapter Forty: The Monster

DATHOMIR - NIGHTSISTER COVE - DAY

A month has passed since their triumph over the Sith Emperor's specter on Dromund Kaas. Revan has made Dathomir his temporary refuge, living among the Nightsisters and contemplating his place in the unfolding galaxy-wide conflict. Asajj, ever the skilled warrior, has been preparing to finally get her revenge on Count Dooku. Meanwhile, Revan has changed since the battle. The encounter with his ancestor has left him with a profound sense of responsibility, a deep understanding of the cost of power, and a new calming presence. Asajj has notice the change, but she remains focused on her mission, unsure of how to reconcile her personal vendetta with the burgeoning peace Revan seems to embody. Revan was sitting on a rock meditating when Asajj approached him, her eyes focused and determined.

Asajj: (firmly) The time for vengeance has come, I leave for Serenno tonight.

Revan opens his eyes, the serenity of his meditation shattered by the urgency in her voice.

Revan: (softly) Are you sure, Asajj?

Asajj: (nods) Yes. I've healed, and I've trained. I won't let his betrayal go unanswered.

Revan can see the fire in her eyes, the unyielding resolve that has always been a part of her. He understands her need for closure, for justice. But he also knows that the path of vengeance is a slippery slope, one that can easily lead her deeper into the Dark Side. He stands, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.

Revan: (seriously) I have no say in your quest for vengeance, Asajj. But the path you have chosen now will define your future. If you manage to kill Dooku, it won't bring you peace. Only by letting go of your anger can you find true strength.

Asajj's eyes bore into his, the fire of determination unwavering.

Asajj: (firmly) I know what I'm doing.

Revan: (nods solemnly) Then I will not stand in your way. But know that I will be there if you need me.

Asajj nods in acknowledgment. They share a brief, intense gaze before she turns away, heading back to the Nightsister camp. Revan watches her go, his heart heavy with the knowledge that she is about to embark on a dangerous path that could change her forever.

As night falls, the camp is abuzz with activity as the Nightsisters prepare for Asajj's departure. The air is thick with anticipation and the scent of burning herbs, which fill the air with an eerie calm. Revan sits by the fire, his thoughts racing, his mind torn between what might happen to Asajj and the future of the galaxy. He knows he can't ignore the call of his Jedi duties forever, but the words of his ancestor echo in his mind, a gentle reminder of the importance of love and the strength it brings, that the Jedi Order often overlooks. Footsteps approach, and Revan looks up to see Mother Talzin standing before him, her expression inscrutable.

Mother Talzin: (softly) You are troubled. I see it in your eyes.

Revan: (sighs) Asajj leaves for Serenno tonight. I fear for her.

Mother Talzin: (wisely) Fear not for her. Asajj is a fierce warrior, capable of great feats. The darkness within her, it grows stronger with every drop of anger she feeds it.

Revan: (firmly) But don't you fear what might happen if she succumbs to it? And that if she kills Dooku, she might become the very thing she's fighting against?

Mother Talzin: (chuckles darkly) She does not walk the path of a Jedi. Her destiny is her own. The Force is a fickle ally. It can grant power, and if she embraces the Dark Side fully, she may find victory... or she may find her downfall.