Glitter & Gold (Marvel/Star Wars Crossover)

Chapter 5: Areria Skikea

We made our way through the thick jungles in search of my former padawan, Areria. Kina, Gida, and Tarom couldn't stop staring at Luke, which he noticed but said nothing. So I decided to take matters into my own hands.

"Why don't you record a hologram? It'll last longer." I retorted.

Kina, Gida, and Tarom all wore sheepish looks at my words as they turned to face me. I crossed my arms. "You guys, Luke's not like his father. He won't turn to the dark side. I have complete faith in him. He's faced many trials, but he's overcome them all. This is why he deserves the title of Grand Master."

Kina, Gida, and Tarom were all surprised. "Grand Master?"

One by one they immediately apologized to Luke, who didn't seem phased by what they first thought of them.

"It is thanks to Master Yoda, Ben, and Storm that I've come this far." Luke informed them. "Without their training, I don't know where I'd be."

"Now, now, let's not think that." I advised. "What's important is we found you in time and you allowed us to train you."

"I was surprised as well as you all are now. I offered the position of Grand Master to Storm." Luke explained.

"You rejected the position?!" Kina, Gida, and Tarom exclaimed in disbelief.

"Not exactly...I became the Grand Master for a while, but I thought it was best if a new Jedi become the Grand Master." I explained. "Besides I already had too much on my plate."

At that moment we heard bushes rustling not too far from us. I placed a hand on my lightsaber as I searched for the source. At that moment, we were surrounded from every corner there were evil looking Trailians. Then I saw her nimbly jump down from the trees, causing R3 to squeal, hiding behind me.

I looked at her as though I was looking at a ghost...She had the same dusky brown skin, red hair with black streaks, gray colored eyes. However her gray eyes now looked dull. It no longer held a glint of enthusiasm, which tore me. I hated to see her like this...

"Well, well, what do we have here?" Areria asked with a sickly sinister grin.

"Areria, it's me Storm." I said as I slowly approached her, in an attempt to get her back.

"Storm no!" Loki exclaimed as tried to reach out to grab me.

I glanced back at him, giving a look that said "it's alright, I know what I'm doing." Or at least I hope. He was reluctant but nevertheless gave me a nod.

"If you two are done making heart eyes at each other, then can we please address this issue before things get worse?" Kina asked.

"Your humor's much appreciated, Kina." I replied in a sarcastic tone before turning back to Areria who had her same lightsaber from the Clone Wars.

"Areria, please listen to me. This isn't you. You're a Jedi, a padawan who was training to become a Jedi Knight." I informed her. "I was your Jedi Master."

"I don't have time for your small talk. My loyalty remains to one person and one person alone." Areria rebuked. "And that's Lord Cronal."

I clenched my fists at the name. Cronal was one of the Emperor's workers...of course he'd be behind this.

"Your loyalty was to the Jedi Council...to the Republic." I argued. "You are Areria Skikea, you're like a sister to me. We fought together, played pranks together, do you remember none of that?"