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

CHAPTER 45-Red Horizon

After being freed from captivity, Hawks and Fumikage were now in the more commercial era of Kuo Kuana. The port was more of a Military Checkpoint/Outpost now. He didn't have any objections as he understood why they have such tight security. Menagerie WAS attacked and they are currently fighting Union who will no doubt eventually retaliate. At least the civilians are treated fairly. The Faunus here don't seem to be bothered by the Droid Army's presence. He occasionally sees Civilians pass a Battle Droid and greet the droid as they pass it, only to get a nod back from the Droid. Something catches his eyes, a Droid walks past a street vender's owner who is trying to stack a box but nearly drops it. Said Droid grabbed it and put their blaster down before helping the vender owner move the container.

Once the Droid set the box down, the vender owner gave the droid his blaster back. The Vender thanked the Droid who just nods silently before walking off, leaving the vender to do whatever they want. This single act showed Hawks that these Droids aren't just mindless automations, they clearly have some level of sentience. But he's curious just how much sentience.

Elsewhere in Menagerie, (Y/n) was walking to a designated landing zone made for any Droid Ships. This spot was chosen and built by The Menagerie Guard and Locals as a thanks for saving Menagerie. With him was Obi Wan. Jackson went off to find Najenda as he wanted to put past feuds to rest. As the two Force Users approach the landing zone, they were talking about the Clone Wars and the fate of certain Jedi.

(Y/n): "So the Jedi Temple fell?" he asks.

Obi Wan: "Yes, and... I couldn't believe Anakin would be the one leading the attack." he said in disbelief, still shocked by Anakin's turn to the Dark Side.

(Y/n) sighs and looks down at the ground. He respected Anakin Skywalker during the War, despite being enemies, they held a friendly rivalry that took a while to forge. To hear that Anakin fell to the Dark Side, it was a little hard to take in, but it didn't impact him too heavily. Now that it's on his mind, he wonders what happened to Yoda and Ahsoka. Probably two of the only Jedi he tolerates. He utterly hates Mace Windu despite meeting him only once. But he can't blame Anakin. He knew all about his relationship with Padme as he accidentally stumbled upon it as did Count Dooku and knowing the Jedi Code, how the Council Acted and his former life as a Slave. He remembers Anakin talking about it one time when they were stranded together on an Ice World.

(Y/n): "I personally blame your Jedi Council, no offense." he comments.

Obi Wan: "And why is that?" he asks while narrowing his eyes.

(Y/n): "Half of the Council is hypocritical, and the other half is fucking braindead." he replies, calmly. "Besides you and Yoda."

Obi Wan, just taking the insult, raised a questioning eyebrow.

Obi Wan: "Really? What do you know about Master Yoda then?" he asks.

(Y/n): "He was the only one who treated me like a human being, and not a disease." he replies, bitterly.

Obi Wan stopped walking for a short period of time. Yoda always did try and redeem (Y/n) during the Clone Wars, sometimes using Force Projections to talk to the Sith. Other Jedi saw him as a threat—or in his terms a sickness—that needed to be eradicated. That prejudice against the Sith has existed for thousands of years. Every time a Sith appears, the Jedi immediately go for the kill. He always thought Sith were heartless creatures, but (Y/n) is the only Sith with a Heart and the only Sith with Jedi philosophy. Maybe that's why Yoda put so much faith in him. Despite being in the Darkness, he instead was a candle breaking through the shadows to light the path.

Obi Wan continues to follow him after thinking about the Admiral's words. He had no idea (Y/n) felt that way about Jedi. Sure, he knows he absolutely hates the Republic, but never knew his views on the Jedi as he always got mixed messages. You know, being a Sith and all. Maybe he was too quick to judge. Maybe he can be trusted. The duo arrives in the designated landing zone and looks up as two Vulture Droids pass by overhead. A shuttle follows shortly after, but instead of passing overhead, it comes in for a landing. The shuttle makes a soft landing and (Y/n) approaches it with interest. Obi Wan follows. Once the ramp began to lower onto the ground, (Y/n) saw Markus alongside two Battle Droids. Markus walks off the shuttle and towards (Y/n).