Death of the Sith

Chapter 26: Nightmares to Reality

The next day, Sam contacted Ituor on what her Padawan had and will be facing.

"I suggest that you all concentrate on dealing with your Padawan's dilemma, or the attack on Palpatine's stronghold could be for nothing."

"I agree. I'll contact you on the outcome."

"Sam, I think I should at least be there to help you coordinate with all you have been doing. I don't want to take away your responsibilities and duties, but..."

"Thank you. I want to be with Nomi and Brandon on this. I know that I can do most of my job as if this didn't happen, but you're right. Likewise, I should be with him. Let me contact Earth and let them know of this. I'll see you and Hothok when you get here." "my dear friend and Padawan, I will always be with you. I won't let him get to you as he once did me. Amanda will live having both of you at her side."

She contacted the SGC on Earth. "Please let me talk to General Davis. It's very important."

General Davis was in the control room. "What can I do for you, Grand Master Jedi?"

"I wished it was something good."

"What's wrong?"

"Palpatine is after my Padawan as he did me many, many years ago."

General Davis wanted to collapse on the floor, but he held strong to show his respect. "Sam, I'll let the leaders of Earth know of this. If you need any extra hands to help you continue your work on the war effort, please contact me."

"Ituor and Hothok will help me as I put my full concentration on Brandon. I'm sure that the two of them will contact you when they get here. I'll still be in charge, but I will need their help."

General Davis said, "Indeed, you will. As the finest Jedi Knight I've encountered, your humanity remains undeniable. Once Earth's leaders become aware of this, I'm certain they'll seek your alliance. I recognize that all of you will face significant challenges. Let the inhabitants of Earth grapple with this war; we shall confront Emperor Palpatine with unwavering determination."

"Thank you, Paul. All the support you can give us will mean a lot."

He replied before signing off, "Take care, Sam. You can count on everyone on Earth to give you support, if not more. May the Force be with you all." "damn that bastard! I can't wait until they destroy you. I assure you that everyone on Earth will let you see your demise." He went to his office to contact the President of the United States of America. When he came to the phone, General Davis told him everything.

"I'll ensure all the headers are briefed on this information, Paul. For the duration of the war, you'll be our primary liaison with Grand Master Jedi. Given the current circumstances, she'll likely require more extensive support than Masters Ituor and Hothok can provide alone. Earth's first two Jedi Knights are too vital to lose."

"Yes, sir. I understand and will make sure that the bastard does not take him if I have to kill him myself."

"If those two become the new Sith Lords, it dooms all of us. The SGC from this point forward is on high alert. Until we are victorious, you will be a relay base for this war. I want you to communicate between all sources to and from Earth the best way you can."

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Sam gave an enormous sigh after she got through talking with General Davis. She got out of her chair and exited her office. She walked towards where Brandon and the others were. Before she got to the door of the room everyone was in, she saw Nomi sitting on the floor crying.

After sitting beside her Sam asked, "Are you all right?"

Nomi's shoulders shook with silent sobs. Taking a shaky breath, she forced herself to speak. "Sam, what he just told us... it's horrifying. How could anyone be so cruel?" Tears welled up again, blurring her vision. She wiped them away fiercely.