The Cold Protocol (Male Sith Reader X Union Academy x Star Wars)

CHAPTER 95: Unholy Alliance

"Have you gone mad!?" Sienna asks angrily.

(Y/n) told everyone that he decided to make a temporary alliance with The Union. Henry is currently on his way back to Unity City to inform the headmasters of the alliance that was made. Let's just say the others within the CRS Council weren't very approving of it. Though, (Y/n) expected this reaction. After all, Union has caused them so much pain that it's hard to just ignore it.

"(Y/n) you cannot be serious." Jackson said.

"I am." (Y/n) said. "Listen, Khan Alcyon beat us, beat me. We need the extra help to defeat him."

"In what way do we possibly need help?" Raven asked.

"While we do possess Orbital superiority and have Probe Droids, the Union knows about the Black Rose's potential base locations and have Spy Satellites." (Y/n) explained. "Henry has the resources we currently don't have."

"So what? You just expect us to just forget about all the pain Union especially the pain that Henry caused?" Sienna asked.

"That's not what he's saying." Ahsoka said, coming to (Y/n)'s defense.

"And how do you know?" Sienna asked with a glare.

"Serve during the Clone Wars and you'll know that this is the best option." Rex said.

Those that supported (Y/n)'s decision was Nezu, Najenda, Rex, Ahsoka, Nomad and Padme.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Sienna asked.

"I worked with my enemies before, and it worked out for me." (Y/n) said. "While I served the Confederacy of Independent Systems, I did collaborate with the Republic on occasion. But only when I knew it would help citizens or if it was the right thing to do."

"I highly doubt that working with Union is any of those." Sienna said, her hate for Union clear.

"I know, but it's only temporary." (Y/n) said. "Besides, once Khan is out of the picture, we can focus on Union instead of fighting a two front War."

"It's the right thing to do from a strategic point of view." Najenda said.

"Najenda, I understand that. But you are asking us to work with the Union and the UIB." Sienna said. "What's stopping them from backstabbing us."

"Henry won't do that." Nezu said.

"What makes you say that?" Ghira asked.

"Henry is many things, but someone who fights dirty isn't one of them. When he makes Alliances, he intends on keeping them. He won't betray us, it's not him." Nezu said. "Not unless we give him a reason to turn on us."

Jackson sighs.

"I hate to say this but Nezu's right." Jackson said. "I know Henry and he won't stab us in the back. It's not a him thing to do."

The rest of the Council looked at one another.

"I know you all hate the Union; I know what pain they've caused to you." (Y/n) said. "But it's best if we team up to bring Khan down."

The side of the Council that initially opposed this idea, shared various glances before Sienna sighs.

"Alright." Sienna said, looking at (Y/n). "We'll go along with this plan, but you will be held responsible if things go wrong."

(Y/n) just smiles and nods at the leader of the White Fang. Agreeing with what she said regarding the fact that he'll be to blame if things go wrong. After the CRS Council came to an agreement to go ahead with the unholy alliance, the Clone Wars veterans step out of Ghira's house which had kind of become the meeting point for the CRS Council. As (Y/n), Rex, Nomad, Ahsoka and Padme step outside together and they all see the First Sister waiting for them, specifically (Y/n). When the First Sister met Ahsoka and Padme, (Y/n) had to give her direct orders to not say anything about them to Vader. He wants to be the one to tell his old friend. The First Sister agreed to these orders without a second thought. The First Sister sees (Y/n) and the others and walked over to them.

"I assume things went well, my lord?" The First Sister asked.

"It did, the council is onboard with the teaming up with Union plan." (Y/n) said.

(Y/n) had done his best to brief the First Sister on everything Earth and the war against Union, well as much as he could. She at least knows the basics and that's all that was important.

"That's great news." The First Sister said, maintaining composure. "This will make you one step closer to locating your lost child."

(Y/n) did briefly mention Luna to the First Sister, but it was a slip, and he didn't mean to tell her. But now she knows. Thankfully she didn't tell Vader so that's good. He then thinks about how he'll be able to defeat Khan. He regretfully admits he was holding back. It's an unfortunate habit of his. That's why he got injured by Warden Marvin Turner during the Battle of Bingham, that's why Luna was almost hurt by Esdeath twice during the Second Battle of Menagerie. That's why she was captured by Khan Alcyon. It's his fault. It's his fault she was taken, and it was his fault that Obi Wan died. If he didn't hold back, he could've defeated Grimshaw and Khan. But no, he held back, and he paid the price. Dark thoughts began circling in his mind. The Dark Side was doing its work so he calmed himself down the best he could and stopped it. But he couldn't do it fully. He needed to consult either Yoda or his master Dooku.

"My Lord?" The First Sister asks, sounding concerned.

(Y/n) snapped out of it and looked at the First Sister, he then looked at the others and they too looked concerned.

"Everything alright, (Y/n)?" Ahsoka asked.

"No." (Y/n) answered with honesty. "I'll need some alone time as I need to consult someone."

"Who?" Padme asked.

"Not sure to be honest." (Y/n) said.

With that, (Y/n) ordered The First Sister to stay back while he ventures out of Kuo Kuana for a moment. After that he made his journey to beyond the city limits. It took him a while to get there, but once he did, he checked to make sure no one was watching him or that no one followed him. He then sits on the ground and begins to meditate to focus on the Force. He sits there with his eyes closed for a few moments as he called out with the force to speak to either Dooku or Yoda.

"Tell me, what troubles you so?" Dooku asked.

(Y/n) opened his eyes and sees Dooku's force ghost sitting in a meditative position in front of him.

"Obi Wan is dead and my daughter was captured by a new enemy." (Y/n) reveals.

"That is certainly news." Dooku said. "But how will you act?"

"Me and the CRS have agreed to work together with the Union. Whether this is the wisest decision remains to be seen." (Y/n) said.

"That it does, however, I sense conflict in you." Dooku said.

(Y/n) hesitates before speaking to his master.

"It's my fault." (Y/n) said.

Dooku didn't speak and let (Y/n) talk.

"It's my fault that Luna was captured and it's my fault that Obi Wan was killed." (Y/n) said, guilt evident in his voice. "I was holding back, if I didn't hold back, I could prevented Obi Wan's death and saved my daughter."

Dooku let (Y/n) finish speaking and after a moment of silence he chose to speak.

"Control is what your known for." Dooku said.

(Y/n) looked at Dooku confused.

"Throughout the Clone Wars you have shown unparalleled control in the Force." Dooku explained. "That control made you strong, stronger than most. It allowed you to use the Dark Side of the Force with little side effects or risk. That control is also ironically your weakness."

(Y/n) was confused once more.

"You hold back against your foes so you can gauge their strength before deciding to go all out. While that control you have is good, holding back too much is detrimental." Dooku said. "So, the next time you face this new enemy. Don't hold back. Don't give them any ground."