Chapter 4: The Masked Figure

Kira and Valac had just defeated Armaros, the leader of the remnants of the Sith Empire. They were feeling triumphant, but also cautious, knowing that the Sith always had a trick up their sleeve. As they made their way through the ruins of Armaros' stronghold, they suddenly heard a faint humming noise.

Valac immediately drew his lightsaber, his senses on high alert. Kira followed suit, gripping her own lightsaber tightly. They moved cautiously, their weapons at the ready.

Suddenly, a figure appeared before them, cloaked in a dark robe and wearing a mask that obscured their features. The figure's lightsaber ignited, revealing a crimson blade.

Valac and Kira tensed, ready to fight, but the figure merely stood there, watching them.

"Who are you?" Valac demanded.

The figure didn't reply, instead taking a step forward. Valac lunged forward, swinging his lightsaber, but the figure deftly sidestepped the attack and countered with a swift strike that knocked Valac's lightsaber out of his hand.

Kira moved to attack, but the figure effortlessly blocked her blows and then used the Force to hurl her backwards, knocking her unconscious.

Valac stood alone, facing the masked figure. He felt a chill run down his spine, sensing the immense power emanating from the figure.

"Who are you?" Valac asked again.

The figure raised its lightsaber and spoke in a low, menacing voice. "I am the harbinger of a new order. A new era of power and dominance. And you, Valac, will not stand in my way."

Valac knew he was outmatched, but he refused to back down. He charged at the figure, swinging his fists in a flurry of punches. But the figure easily dodged each one, then struck Valac with a powerful blow that sent him flying backwards.

Valac tried to get up, but he felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down to see the figure's lightsaber protruding from his chest. He gasped for breath, feeling his strength ebb away.

The figure leaned in close, its mask hovering just inches from Valac's face. "Tell the new Jedi Order that their time is over. The Sith will rise again, and we will be unstoppable."

With those words, the figure withdrew its lightsaber and disappeared, leaving Valac's lifeless body behind.

Kira woke up to find Valac dead and the masked figure gone. She was devastated by the loss of her mentor and friend. But she also knew that she couldn't let his sacrifice be in vain. She would continue the fight, and she would make sure that the Sith never rose to power again.

With a heavy heart, Kira gathered Valac's body and set off on a new path, determined to rebuild the Jedi Order and carry on Valac's legacy.