//------------------------------// // Uneasy Allies // Story: Cinematic Adventures: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strike Back // by extremeenigma02 //------------------------------// Standing watch, almost protectively, Storm Shield silently observed the strange robot surgeons adjusting a mass of electronic equipment. With a throw of a switch, a sudden blinding flash obscured Luke in a bacta-tank filled with a thick, gelatinous slime. He began to thrash about, raving in delirium. Storm felt so bad for the poor boy; he could only imagine just what he went through in that frozen tundra. As he watched over the boy, he suddenly felt a hand clasped around his shoulder. He turned around and saw a very cross Twilight Sparkle. “What’s going on Sparky?” He asked casually. *SLAP!!!* Storm’s head whipped to the side, and he placed a hand over his now stinging cheek. He quickly turned back toward Twilight, yet still retained the same expression as before. “I probably deserve that…” “No… YOU THINK?!?!” Twilight yelled angrily. “Perhaps we should take this out in the hall,” Storm suggested. Twilight huffed angrily before turning around, stomping her way out of the medical bay. Storm shook his head before turning back toward Luke. “Wish me luck buddy,” Storm spoke. “I’m sure going to need it.” Storm quickly walked out of the bay and the moment the hatch doors closed he stood face to face with an ‘angry’ Twilight Sparkle. “I know you’re mad…” “Oh, I am WAY past mad!” Twilight fumed. “How could you possibly do something so stupid? Heading off into that horrible blizzard by yourself? Did it ever occur to you that you could’ve died out there?” Storm released a deep exhale, as he looked down for a moment. He already knew the minute he took one step off the base this would happen. “Believe it or not, I had good reason for what I did,” He assured calmly. “Well, I’d sure like to hear it,” Twilight said, crossing her arms. Storm gestured for her to follow him. The two started walking down the frozen halls of the Rebel Base. “Originally, I had just gone out to help scope out just in case the Empire decided to pay us a ‘visit’,” He explained, with air quotes. “Then for some reason, I felt this strange sensation of the force pulling me out into the frozen valley. At first I thought it was Luke, but I couldn’t quite make it out. But somehow I knew I had to go wherever it was leading me.” “Did you ever think about letting us in on it?” Twilight asked. “Would you have agreed with me if I had told you?” “Well… I… that is…” Twilight stammered, uncertain. “Exactly,” Storm nodded. “Besides, you were still upset about losing Sunset. I didn’t want to worry you any further.” “Except you did worry me Storm Shield,” Twilight argued, almost in tears. “I’ve already lost my best friend to an evil Empire bent on universal domination. I can’t bear the thought of losing another of my friends. I just… can’t…” The two stop the moment a tear drops down Twilight’s cheeks. Storm slowly drew Twilight toward him, holding her close as she cried into his chest and held onto him for dear life. “You’re right,” Storm agreed. “It was stupid and selfish of me not to tell any of you. I know these last few years haven’t been easy on you or your nerves. I promise it’ll never happen again.” Twilight slowly pulled away to look Storm in the eyes. Storm gingerly reached up and wiped the few stray tears from her face which caused her to smile and blush slightly. “You swear?” She asked softly. “On my mother’s good name,” Storm nodded, facing the screen. Twilight smiled, nodding with approval as the two kept a tight hold on each other. “AHEM!” The sound of someone clearing their throat caused them to quickly separate and turned to see the rest of their friends staring at them. “We interrupting something?” Rainbow asked mischievously. “Y’all seemed tah be getting’ pretty cozy with one another,” Applejack smirked. Both Twilight and Storm blushed madly in embarrassment, as the rest of the girls… Ahem… And Spike… giggled and laughed at their expense. Then Pinkie Pie stormed up toward Storm, right in his face. “Don’t you ever scare us like that again Mister Sneaky Pants!” She scolded. “We were worried sicky about you!” This actually made Storm chuckle a bit. “Yes mother…” He joked. Pinkie caught on to his jest and playfully poked him in the chest. “Hey now, don’t be trying to replace my Lil’ Cheese. Nothing can ever come close to replacing my sweet baby boy—” Pinkie paused for a moment and stared at Storm’s chest, poking the same spot. Awkward silence filled the air. “Wow that’s very hard…” Pinkie observed. “Thank you,” Storm nodded. Pinkie backed away, chuckling awkwardly… then quickly stared Storm right in the eye. “You better Pinkie Promise you won’t ever do anything like that again!” She warned. Storm playfully rolled his eyes and went through the whole procedure. “Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye,” He recited. “Great, now maybe I won’t have to sock you’re jaw for freaking us out like that,” Rainbow spoke up. “I know Rainbow,” Storm nodded. “Although, the funniest thing happened earlier today. I met this girl, who somehow looked an awful lot like you. I think her name was ‘Skittles’ or something.” This drew Rainbow’s attention. “Another me?” She asked. “Eeyup.” “Well… she can pretend to be the fastest flyer in all Equestria if she wants,” Rainbow replied, cracking her knuckles. “But if she thinks she can steal my life, this Skittles chick will taste the rainbow!” Applejack looked over at her girlfriend with a quizzical look. “Ah sure hope that means yer fixin’ tah hurt her,” She said. It was then Fluttershy decided to speak up. “So um… why did you go out into the cold alone Storm?” She asked softly. “Well you see, some power in the force guided me out to save someone who was practically freezing to death. Fortunately, we didn’t have too long to wait for help and soon as we got back I arranged for him to take a dip in the bacta-tank before Luke. Actually, he’s just recovering in one of the patient’s rooms. You want to come along?” “Well, I suppose since we have nothing better to do,” Rarity replied. “I just hope whomever you found was worth risking a death of cold.” “Trust me Rarity, you’ll be surprised,” Storm reassured. <> The moment the hatch doors open to one of the rooms, Storm and the others stood by the open doorway… and the eyes from the girls widen in shock. There sitting up on his bed, slowly sipping a hot beverage to warm up, a familiar man in a black suit, slightly scratched up (And apparently singed)… the Sith Lord Starkiller sat before them. He felt their presence, their eyes looking at him, and slowly he turned toward them. Spike growled at the man, while the group stood speechless… except perhaps ‘one’. “You…” Twilight glared. “Oh… so nice to meet you all again,” Starkiller replied. “Sci-Fi Twi, Kellogg, Skittles, Pinkamena Diane Pie, Lady Marshmallow, and… Bashful Butterfly.” “Butterfly?” Fluttershy asked, confused. “Who you calling Skittles?” Rainbow asked angrily. “And who are you calling a ‘Marshmallow’?” Rarity asked, in annoyance. “Oh… right…” Starkiller nodded. “You’re the othergroup of girls…” “Ahem!” Spike cleared his throat. Starkiller looked down at the tiny pup, who was now more annoyed than angry now. “Dragon?” Starkiller asked. “Dragon…” Spike answered. “Good to know—” Twilight Sparkle suddenly stormed toward Starkiller, gripping him by the collar and pressing him to the wall. The fact he didn’t even fight back would come up as a slight surprise and yet he just stared at her. “Where is she?!” Twilight snarled. “Where’s Sunset Shimmer?” “I’m not sure,” Starkiller spoke. “DON’T YOU LIE TO ME, SITH!” Twilight shouted. “For three years you’ve lied to us; that’s all you ever do is lie!” “Twilight, calm down!” Applejack spoke. “Why should I be?! We trusted him to bring Sunset Shimmer back to us! Three years we waited on some guy, we don’t even know in the first place, who claimed he was bringing her back to us!” “Can I speak now?” Starkiller asked dryly. Twilight Sparkle turned toward Starkiller, gesturing him to get it out of his system. “I had every intent to bring your friend back to you,” Starkiller spoke up. “She wanted to meet with you the first thing she heard you were all on the Death Star, which you had no business being in. But I insisted we’d wait it out while the Empire was distracted… and things got complicated.” “You mean to tell me that Sunset wanted to meet up with us?” Twilight argued. “This is exactly why we can’t trust the Sith! They always have a motive; who’s to say he didn’t feign his way just to spy on us for the Empire!” “Well, good luck trying to prove that to your Generals,” Starkiller argued. “The Empire practically shot me off one of my own ships, left me on Hoth to die out there. You think I’d do any of this to myself?” Starkiller gestured to how his clothes looked like they were on fire. The group took one look at his condition, curiously wondering how someone like Starkiller would be in this condition. If he were telling the truth, and he wouldn’t purposely hurt himself, that could only mean he could be telling the truth. “I don’t know about this girls,” Rainbow shook her head. “I feel like he’s not telling us something.” “But what if he truly is telling the truth?” Fluttershy spoke up. “What the Empire truly left him behind?” “Flutters, I really don’t—” “Just suppose… and how better would we be if we just left him out there to die?” “Spoken just like a Jedi…” Starkiller nodded. Twilight Sparkle turned back toward Starkiller, her angry dropping just slightly. But her eyes never leave Starkiller’s. “Before we can stay in the same base with you, I just want to know one thing,” Twilight spoke firmly. “Where… is… Sunset?” A heavy sigh escaped Starkiller’s lips, his eyes looked down toward the floor. He kept his face hidden away from the group, even the one girl staring at him. “Sunset Shimmer… is gone…” The group turned toward each other, letting Starkiller’s words sink in. All of them could see the surprise on each other’s faces. But none more shocked than Twilight Sparkle, who slowly backed away… shaking her head with denial. “You’re lying… Sunset Shimmer…” “Sunset Shimmer is gone!” Starkiller repeated aloud. “I did everything I could to save her… everything, even if it meant betraying the Empire. But it’s too little, too late… the Sunset you know is gone. I’m sorry… the Emperor took her.” Twilight Sparkle stood there frozen with horror, the words ‘Sunset Shimmer is gone’ repeating in her head. Tears start to trickle from her eyes once more, as her friends (and especially Spike) looked on with concern. Before another word could be said, a Rebel soldier approached the group. “Master Shield!” The rebel spoke. “Commander Skywalker has woken up; he’s recovering in the other room. He requests your immediate presence.” Twilight Sparkle turned toward the rebel, then back at Starkiller, his expression remaining the same. Without another word, Twilight Sparkle turned away choking back her sobs as she went the opposite way. Concerned, Spike followed Twilight Sparkle while the rest looked on. “We should give Twilight some space y’all,” Applejack suggested. “Come, let’s all check up on Luke.” The rest of the girls turned to leave for Skywalker’s room in silence, till only Storm Shield remained in the room with Starkiller. Both Jedi and Sith stood in silence within the same room, only when Storm looked at Starkiller he wasn’t judging him. As a matter of fact, when he looked at him, he felt sympathetic for him. “Don’t worry about them,” Storm advised. “They’ll come around eventually; it’s been a rough three years for those girls. Especially Twilight.” Storm then turned to leave the room, so Starkiller can have some time for himself. The Sith sat on the bed, picking up the hot beverage cup as he stared into the scolding liquid. “You have no idea…” He spoke silently. <> Meanwhile, in one of the recovery rooms, Luke sat up in a recovery-room bed, weak but smiling. His face showed terrible wounds from the Wampa’s attack. 3PO and R2 entered the room. “Master Luke, sir,” 3PO greeted. “It’s so good to see you fully functional again.” R2 beeped his good wishes. “R2 expresses his relief, also.” Storm Shield, the Equestrian heroes, Han, and Chewie make their entrance. The Wookiee growled a greeting. “How are you feeling, kid?” Han asked, looking over. “You don’t look so bad to me. In fact, you look strong enough to pull the ears off a Gundark.” “Gundark?” Fluttershy asked. “Vicious beasts from the planet Vanqor,” Storm answered. “Very powerful, very fierce, and very keen hearing. You ought to be lucky Luke, that would mean you’re healthy and strong.” “Thanks to him,” Luke acknowledged Han. “That’s two you owe me, junior,” Han replied. “Boy, are we so glad to hear you’re okay Lukester!” Pinkie cried. “When we heard of that mean ole’ Wampa trying to make shish-kabobs out of you, we feared the worst!” “They are one of Hoth’s top carnivores on this planet,” Storm replied. “Whatever landed out there crashed too close to a Wampa’s den and it was protecting it’s territory. Lucky Luke’s no normal man or who knows what that beast would’ve done.” Just then, Princess Leia entered the room. Han turned and looked at her with a big, devilish grin. “Well your Worship,” Han spoke, mockingly. “Looks like you managed to keep me around for a little while longer.” “I had nothing to do with it,” Leia replied haughtily. “General Rieekan thinks it’s dangerous for any ships to leave the system until we’ve activated the energy shield.” “How much longer is it going to take?” Rarity asked. “Too long… and we don’t have enough time.” “That’s a good story,” Han replied sarcastically. “I think you just can’t bear to let a gorgeous guy like me out of your sight.” “I don’t know where you get your delusions, laser brain,” Leia sneered. Fluttershy and Chewie are amused, the former laugh in his usual manner. Han, enjoying himself, regards Chewie good-humoredly. “Laugh it up, fuzzball. But you didn’t see us alone in the south passage.” Luke sparks to this; he turns toward Leia. “She expressed her true feelings for me,” Han continued. “She expressed some feelings dude,” Rainbow replied. “But not what you were hoping for.” Leia is flushed, eyes darting between Luke and Han. “My…! Why, you stuck up… half-witted… scruffy-looking… nerf-herder!” Leia stammered. “Who’s scruffy-looking?” Han argued, turning to Luke. “I must have hit pretty close to the mark to get her all riled up like that, huh kid?” “Now you’re just being rude!” Rarity muttered. Leia looked vulnerable for a moment, then the mask falls again, focusing on Luke. “Why, I guess you don’t know everything about women yet?” With that, she leaned over and kissed Luke on the lips. Then she turned heel and walked out, leaving everyone in the room slightly dumbstruck. With some smugness, Luke put his hands behind his head and grinned. “Wow Luke, you really get all the luck,” Storm replied. Luke turned toward Storm, looking around with confusion. “Where’s Twilight?” Luke asked. Storm paused for a moment then took a breath, the air in his lungs flowing in the icy air. “She needed some time to work some things out,” Storm finally answered. “She’ll join us later.” Suddenly, in the distance, the muffled sound of an alarm was heard. “Headquarters personnel, report to command center,” The announcer spoke, over loudspeaker. The voice repeats the order, as Han, Chewie, R2, 3PO, and the others hurry out the room, bidding farewell to Luke. “Take it easy,” Han advised. “We’ll check on you later, darling,” Rarity added. “Excuse us, please,” 3PO spoke. <> At the Command Center, Rieekan looked grimly from a console screen. He called over to the Equestria, Leia, and Han. “Princess… we have a visitor,” Rieekan informed. The group hurried over to Rieekan. “What in tarnation are we lookin’ at?” Applejack asked. “We’ve picked up something outside the base in zone twelve, moving east,” Rieekan answered. “It’s metal,” A senior controller added. “Can’t be the Wampa that attacked Luke,” Storm replied. “Those beasts are tough, but it would’ve bled out after having it’s arm removed.” “It could be a speeder,” Han guessed. “One of ours.” “No. Wait—there’s something very weak coming through,” The Senior Controller listened. 3PO stepped up to the control panel, listening intently to the strange signal. “Sir, I am fluent in six million forms of communication,” 3PO spoke up. “This signal is not used by the Alliance. It could be an Imperial code.” The transmission itself ended in static. “Whatever it is, it sounds scary,” Fluttershy spoke worriedly. “Come on, Chewie,” Han ushered. “Let’s check it out.” “Send Rogues Ten and Eleven to station three-eight,” Rieekan ordered. <> The dark probe robot moved past the smoldering ruins of station three-eight and down a ridge toward the Rebel base. It raised a large antenna from the top of its head and began sending out a piercing signal. The probe droid spotted Chewbacca who, not thirty feet away, popped his head over the snowbank. Instantly, the probe robot swung around, its deadly ray ready to fire. But before it can get a shot off, a laser bolt struck from behind, and the droid exploded in a million pieces. Han Solo replaced his blaster in its holster and peered intently at the smoldering remains of the Imperial probe. <> The Equestrians, Leia, and Rieekan listened to Han on the commlink. “Afraid there’s not much left,” Han spoke, over commlink. “What was it?” Leia asked, into commlink. “Droid of some kind. I didn’t hit it that hard. It must have had a self-destruct.” “An Imperial probe droid.” “What does that mean?” Rarity asked. “The Empire knows we’re here.” The group turned around and saw Twilight Sparkle with Spike at her side. Only now she looked dressed for battle, a belt looped around with empty holsters, and a pair of guns in each hand. A serious expression on her face. “They’ve probably known for a long time,” Twilight concluded. “I knew it!” Rainbow slammed against the desk. “We bring that kid into our base and now they’ve got probes scouting our base—” “We don’t know if he had anything to do with this,” Storm argued. “I would’ve sensed something.” “He’s not a normal man; he’s a Sith!” “We’d better start the evacuation,” Rieekan advised, walking away. “What’re we going to do now?” Fluttershy asked nervously. “We prepare for the Empire to send their best,” Twilight declared, determined. “And we’re going to make them ‘pay’ for everything.” <> Darth Vader’s Star Destroyer, larger than the five Imperial Star Destroyers that surround it, sitting in the vastness of space. The six huge ships are surrounded by a convoy of smaller spacecraft, TIE fighters darting to-and-fro. Controllers working the vast complex of electronic controls hear ominous approaching footsteps and looked up from their controls. The squat, evil-looking Admiral Ozzel and the young, powerfully built General Veers, who have been conferring near the front, also feel the approaching presence and turn toward it. Darth Vader, Lord of the Sith, entered like a chill wind. As Vader moved across the wide bridge, Captain Piett hurried up to Ozzel. “Admiral,” Piett spoke. “Yes, Captain,” Ozzel spoke. “I think we’ve got something sir. The report is only a fragment from a probe droid in the Hoth system, but it’s the best lead we’ve had.” “We have thousands of probe droids searching the galaxy,” Ozzel spat irritated. “I want proof, not leads!” “The visuals indicate life readings,” Piett insisted. “It could mean anything. If we followed every lead…” “But, sir, the Hoth system is supposed to be devoid of human forms,” Piett pointed out. Vader moved toward a large screen showing an image of the Rebel snow base. Rebel speeders can be seen approaching the base in the distance. “You found something?” Vader questioned. “Yes, my lord,” Piett confirmed. Vader silently studied the image upon the console screen. “That’s it. The Rebels are there.” “My lord, there are so many uncharted settlements,” Ozzel argued. “It could be smugglers, it could be…” “That is the system,” Vader confirmed. “And I’m sure Skywalker, along with those Equestrians, are with them. Set your course for the Hoth system. General Veers, prepare your men.” <> A captain issued instructions to two of his men at the entrance to the main transport bay. Several Rebel transports behind them are being loaded by men carrying heavy boxes and moving quickly, but not in panic. “Groups seven and ten will stay behind to fly the speeders,” The Rebel Captain ordered. “As soon as each transport is loaded, evacuation control will give clearance for immediate launch.” “Right, sir!” A Rebel Fighter nodded. <> The alarms blare as troops, ground crews, and droids rushed to their alert stations. Armored snowspeeders are lined up in attack formation near the main entrance. Amidst all this activity, Han performed some frantic welding on the lifters of the Millennium Falcon. Han finished his work and hopped down to the hangar floor. He pulled out his commlink, all the while eyeing problematic lifters. “Okay, that’s it,” Han told Chewie, through commlink. “Try it… Off! Turn it off! Turn it off! Off!” Smoke rose from a minor explosion on the lifter. Exasperated, Han surveyed the new damage. <> Fluttershy made her way through the medical center when she discovered Luke dressed in readiness for the evacuation. “Luke!” Fluttershy called out. “Thank goodness you’re still here. Evacuation is underway, but it’s going to take a while to get the T-Forty-Sevens moving.” “Well, forget the heavy equipment,” Luke replied. “There’s plenty of time to get the smaller modules on the transports.” “Luke… take care.” “Thanks,” Luke nodded. <> Back within the confines of her own mind, Sunset followed Valkorion to the edge of what appeared to be a large crystal clear archway. In a way, it reminded her of the portal that brought them here. Valkorion reached one hand out, tracing his fingers across the pool-like portal. He turned back toward Sunset, as a small smirk formed along the corner of his mouth. “You have taken your first step towards a better future,” He informed her. “You’ve learned to let go of your past and now… we begin your path to greatness.” “That is enough!” Sunset yelled. “You’re leading me down a path you won’t even tell me about, you keep insisting I let go of my past, and you made me kill my teacher! I’m done listening to you!” Sunset turned heel and proceeded to walk away when suddenly something strange happened to her. She instantly became weak, feeling as though every muscle in her being was being pierced. She cried out as she sank to her knees. “What’s happening to me?” She cried. “Each day spent trapped in this endless void is another step closer to your imminent destruction,” Valkorion responded. “Refuse to complete your training and fail to escape from your subconsciousness, soon enough it will ultimately destroy you.” Sunset released another cry, falling onto her back as another jolt of pain rocketed through her. Valkorion slowly approached her till he stood above her. “Do you truly believe I brought you along this path to deter you?” He asked. “Your past is the most powerful weapon that can be used against you. All I seek is to help break that chain and allow you to finally realize your true potential.” Valkorion held out a hand for Sunset to take. She stared at the outstretched hand, debating whether to take it or not. However, she truly had no choice. Without him, she’d just wander aimlessly for whatever time remained. So she hesitantly reached out and took his hand which allowed him to help her back up. “What’s next?” She asked defeated. “Now… I show you how great your life may be altered if you abide by my teachings.” Valkorion walked slowly to the portal, casually stepping through the pool. Sunset slowly approached, drawing a deep breath before following. A blinding white light consumed her till eventually it slowly faded away. Once it completely passed, she noticed that she now stood in a completely new location. It resembled some form of giant spherical classroom. She stood in a long metallic platform that stretched to the center of the room. She also noted that on each side of the platform, men dressed in some form of golden armor stood. Looking down the long platform, she noticed Valkorion standing with his back to her as he faced what resembled a gigantic throne forced of ancient metal and technology. Sunset slowly walked down, standing by his side as she too gazed in amazement at the majestic seat of power. “The Eternal Throne,” Valkorion marveled. “The true seat of power in the known universe, or rather what used to be. I once held the power of this throne, which allowed me to forge my new empire… Zakuul.” Sunset turned back around, nearly jumped when she saw three more people standing behind her. Two men appeared to be identical twins, one wearing black robes and the other wearing white. There was also a woman standing with them, with long brunette hair covered by the hood of her dark grey robes. “Who are they?” Sunset asked nervously. Valkorion slowly turned, staring blankly at the three figures. “My children,” He responded simply. Sunset turned toward Valkorion with a quizzical look. “I didn’t know you had kids,” She said. “Nothing more than moats of filth drowning in the chaos of the void before I graced them with my presence.” Valkorion slowly walked down the steps of the throne, before standing over his three offspring. His eyes fixed upon the twins specifically. “Arcann and Thexan were brought into this world merely to wage my wars across the galaxy. I gave them little attention as possible in hopes that one day, one of them will rise against me. When Arcann rose up to become that very one and killed his brother in the process, he proved most useful to me.” He then turned to the younger woman amongst them, a wicked smile spread out. “Vaylin was always my favorite,” He continued. “She was born with immense power in the force. She moved objects in the womb, destroyed entire training facilities in rage. Once an honor guard dropped a ball she tossed… Vaylin crippled him.” Sunset gasped in horror. To think one person could be powerful and destructive at such a young age. It truly frightened her. She was glad she never had to meet this woman. “What of their mother?” She asked. “She’s not in the picture.” For once since the two met, Valkorion’s face actually fell. He slowly walked to the end of the platform and looked out into the far reaches of space. “I made a mistake,” He spoke. “I let her go. Abandoning my past let me experience pleasures I denied myself long ago. I have known love on Zakuul. Who knows… even you may find it.” When he said those words, Sunset couldn’t stop herself from thinking of Galen Marek. She hadn’t even known him for more than a few days. Truth be told, she hated him at the start. However, something changed over the course of time. He showed her that despite being a Sith, he had a kind heart. He helped her as best as he could, even attempting to help her escape the Empire. Then she thought back to when they shared a kiss. It made her move her fingers gently along her lips, remembering that moment. She quickly shook the thoughts from her head. “I won’t find what I’m not looking for,” She said. Valkorion chuckled under his breath as he faced her. “Time will tell…” Suddenly, the entire room creaked as the metal inside the room buckled. The entire room began to rip apart, as powerful winds blew through the air. Sunset tried to maintain her balance, as the air ripped the glass walls down and shards exploded everywhere. Valkorion merely stood staring at her, as she struggled to stay upright. “The Eternal Throne commands a fleet more vast than any ever built. It has the power to reshape the galaxy into any image that I… that ‘we’ choose.” Sunset lost her balance, screaming as she fell off the platform, and grasped onto the edge with all her might. It grew very difficult, very fast, as her grip began to loosen. “I will share all of this with you… only if you accept,” Valkorion offered. “Perhaps you require a different point of view on the matter. Worry not, we shall see each other again… soon.” Finally, Sunset lost her grip and screamed as she fell through space. Everything whipped around her as she fell into the endless dark. It was all too much for her to bare. And then… there was none.