Lord Greshh

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HJ Twilight

"Oh, more than ready, Dad. Let's get outta here!" I run through the pre-flight check, shipping several steps before taking off. It was exciting to have finally beat the bad guys, but there was a very real dread for Hayden. I could sense her life fading. We had to hurry to the medics, and even then, I wasn't sure if it would be enough.

Caalin Daemon

I stay with Hayden in the small medical bay. "Just hold on. I promised your parents I would keep you safe, and no matter how many times you try to get yourself killed, I won't let you." I try to joke, but I really am worried. The med scan finished, the computer reports that her injuries are severe, and her vitals were dropping rapidly.

Hayden Twilight

My wounds were more than physical. I'd poured too much of myself into destroying Kreia. My energy is too depleted to carry on for much longer.

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HJ Twilight

As we make out way back to the hanger, we can see formerly brainwashed soldiers attempting to make their own escape. They don't have enough of their minds back to do much more than run around aimlessly though, and I feel kind of bad for them. But there is nothing we can do for them. When we reach the hanger, I am happy to see both my ship and Dad's are still in one piece. "Meet you on the medical ship!" I dash for my ship, sensing Huntress inside is starting to panic.

Caalin Daemon

I take over for HJ in helping carry Hayden towards Jerus' ship.

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Lydi Viszla

Sitting in my command chair, I open a channel to the rest of the fleet. "Enemy resistance has ceased. Let us press the advantage. All weapons target that station."

Koraline Okarr

I bring the Redshifter around, puzzing past the station. "Alright, but remember there are still friends on that station! Let's not blow this thing too soon, huh?"

HJ Twilight

Jerus and I carry Hayden into the elevator and ride it down to the level where Hank and Caalin are waiting. "To the hangers! Quickly!"

Caalin Daemon

My eyes widen in shock as I see Hayden's current state. "On no. There is a Republic medical frigate with the fleet. Take her there!"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Caalin Daemon

"Then... we won?" An explosion rattles the floor, and I remember the battle outside. "If all enemy forces are standing down, then there is nothing stopping our allied fleet from tearing this station apart!"

HJ Twilight

I look from Jerus to Hayden. She was alive, but barely. "Hayden..."

Hayden Twilight

I can hear HJ from far away, but I cannot summon the strength to reply. The power I'd absorbed from Tython was leaving me. The essence of all those lives lost were returning to the Force, and despite how weak it made me feel to lose them, there was an odd sense of relief. They were never mine to control. In my mind's eye, I can see their faces, each of them finally able to let go and join the currents of the universe... and I can feel a strong pull for me to join them.

"HJ..." I manage. "I... I'm sorry..."

HJ Twilight

"Don't be. We're getting out of here. ALL of us." I look at Jerus. "Right?"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HJ Twilight

With Kreia's full attention on Hayden, I am able to get to my feet with the help of Jerus. I am amazed by the raw power she displays. "Are you sure she needs help?"

Kreia

As waves of Hayden's power wash over Ursa, more and more of her flesh is torn away. "No! You alone will not stop me!"

Hayden Twilight

Nearby, I can see the Orb resting on it's pedestal. I reach out and pull it to my free hand, then direct it towards Kreia. "I alone can't... but WE can!" I focus my power into the Orb. Much like how I'd been forced to drain Tython of life, I am now doing the opposite: channeling the life force of an entire planet into Kreia. In my mind, I can see thousands of Jedi lending me their power. I can also see the more obscure energies of Flesh Raiders, Twi'lek settlers, and even the animals and planets. All of it channeling into a body too weak to contain even one spirit. Ursa Lyn is torn apart in seconds, leaving the malevolent spirit of Kreia floating caught before me. I continue to pour every bit of my power into destroying the old woman for good, and with a finally grunt of effort, I blast Kreia's spirit apart, causing ripples of energy that knocks everyone away.

Caalin Daemon

The Void soldiers suddenly stop their attack. They stagger away, as if all reason for fighting had been completely forgotten. At the same time, I can sense a great darkness in the Force suddenly lift. "What happened?"

HJ Twilight

I push myself to my hands and knees, looking up at the mess that remained of the observation deck. Nothing remains of Ursa, and there is no trace of Kreia's spirit. Across the room, Hayden lays in a heap. Blood trickles from her nose and ears. "Hayden!"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Caalin Daemon

From a side hall near Hank, I jump towards the nearest Void soldier, cutting him down before landing in a roll and coming up to impale another. "I'm here to help, Hank!"

Hayden Twilight

I raise to a knee, pushing back at Kreia's energy. The power inside me is rising up, and I allow it to flow through me. The power inside me is almost alive, and it wants me to use it. "You've lived too long, old lady!"

Kreia

I focus all of my dark power into subduing Hayden. "Foolish girl! You are nothing but a tool to be used! Your power is mine to command!"

Hayden Twilight

"You want this power? Take it!" I channeling the power of a thousand Jedi into Kreia, like a concentrated blast of sunlight. Ursa's body is forced back a step, and the flesh of her hands tears away to bone.

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Hayden Twilight

I don't process his words right away. "What? Jerus, how...?"

Kreia

"No! You will not interfere!" I lash out, sending a bolt of deadly lightning towards Jerus.

Hayden Twilight

"Look out!" Instinctively, I throw up a hand to defend. The lightning comes to within an inch of us, then blasts apart at the last minute, as if hitting a shield. yellow energy radiates from my palm, and I feel a wave of power wash over me. "Whoa... How did I...?"

Kreia

A wave of fury ripples through the air, and Ursa's face cracks like porcelain. With hands raised, I blast full power lightning towards the two. In doing so, Ursa's finger tips blacken and shrivel.

Hayden Twilight

I raise both my hands and Kriea's lightning is absorbed effortlessly. "I... I have her. Get HJ, I have her!"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Kreia

I raise a hand, freezing both Jerus and the panel he has lifted. “You cannot content with the infinite power I wield.” At the same time, I slam HJ to the ground and pin him there. The body of Ursa begins to crack in places, and pale light seeps through. My spirit is too much for her to handle, and she will expire soon.

HJ Twilight

I can’t even fight back. I am complete useless in this fight, and my body aches all over.

Hayden Twilight

My eyes begin to open, and I look up groggily at the fight happening before me. I feel very tired, yet deep down inside, there is an untapped energy swirling. “Wha...?”

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Kreia

The lightning blast burns Ursa, but I pay little mind to the attack. This body was just a temporary host until I could take Hayden Twilight. It only had to last a few minutes. I turn to Jerus Je’and, casually lifting HJ by his throat through the Force. “You overestimate your abilities. I will not allow you to remove Hayden Twilight from this place. Destroying the station will destroy her and yourself, but I will remain.” Outside, the space battle can be clearly seen. “Perhaps this machine’s destruction is already inevitable.”

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Kreia

I ignore the chattering machine. It is of no threat to me. I turn my attention instead the boy. “Get away from her!” With a wave of my hand, I toss the boy across the room and into the wall.

HJ Twilight

The air is knocked out of my lungs, and I crumble to the floor. I have never faced anything so powerful as this ghost possessing Ursa. “Oof! No fair...”