Full Summary: In the wake of the events on Mortis, Anakin Skywalker is sent more than three millennia into the past with no idea how to get home. The only clue he has is in the mission given to him by the Force itself, a mission that he can't understand. While memories of a future he isn't supposed to remember haunt his dreams, Anakin must fight the growing darkness within him even as he is drawn into a quest with a group of unlikely allies to defeat the Sith, one of whom may hold the key to discovering more than just a way back to his own time.

A Few Notes: AU from the beginning of the Dantooine arc in KOTOR (which is when the story starts) through the end but things loosely follow the storyline. Dialogue between characters will not be same as in game more because, even after playing the game three times, I didn't memorize everything that was said. The title comes from the Linkin Park song of the same name and the way I interpreted the lyrics suits the plotline I'm working out. Erm, I can't think of anything else so yeah, reviews are much appreciated.

Another Note (April 7, 2014): Corrected some mistakes and reworded some sentences that didn't sound right when I reread this chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars or Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and I am only saying this once so I will not repeat it in later chapters. I also don't own the title as it comes from a Linkin Park song of the same name.

Castle of Glass

Chapter One

Jedi Enclave, Dantooine

The disturbance flashed through the Force so suddenly, so violently that the four Jedi Masters staggered back and Bastila Shan was sent to her knees. She shivered before looking toward the masters as they exchanged looks that clearly stated they were as surprised and confused by the sudden disturbance as she was. She couldn't recall ever feeling such a powerful disturbance before, not even when Taris was destroyed.

"What was that?" she asked.

Master Vandar Tokare pressed his lips together before shaking his head. "I do not know. It seems centered in the plains. It was strong though. I believe it's worth investigating," he said.

"Who shall we send? Perhaps Belaya…" Master Vrook Lamar began.

"Why send her out when we already have a group heading in that direction anyway?" Master Zhar Lestin said. "I've sensed that it seems to have occurred near the grove where Zhane Kando's last test is to take place. Perhaps we can send him and the companions that go with him to find the source of the disturbance as well."

"A sound idea," Master Dorak said. "However, we do not know if the cause of this disturbance won't pose a threat."

"If it is then it will be yet another test of Zhane's abilities," Vandar said.

"I'm not so sure about this," Bastila said worriedly. "Something just…feels wrong."

"Perhaps it is simply the taint in the grove that you are sensing, young one," Zhar suggested gently.

"Maybe," Bastila said with a sigh. "May I go with him at least?"

"No. This is a test that he must face without another Jedi to aid him," Vrook said calmly.

"He will be fine, Bastila. I have the utmost confidence in him and in the companions who decide to go with him," Vandar said. "Speaking of whom, are all of your companions still onboard the Ebon Hawk?"

"Most of them are," Bastila admitted. "When Canderous heard about the Mandalorian raiders though, he took it upon himself to go after them."

"I see." Vandar turned his head and Bastila, sensing who the person entering the council chamber was, turned to find Zhane Kando—his real name was Revan but it had been decided that he would be referred to by the name he was given. The council harbored no belief that Zhane would remain ignorant of his true identity forever but they wished to keep it among only those who know the truth for as long as possible—walking over to join them with the hilt of a lightsaber in his hand.

"Masters," he greeted them calmly though Bastila could feel his agitation through the Force rather than hear it in his voice. He had obviously felt the disturbance but Bastila wasn't surprised; she was positive everyone in the enclave had felt that disturbance.

"You felt that disturbance, didn't you?" she asked just to confirm.

"It was pretty strong," Zhane admitted. "It nearly broke my concentration when I was building my lightsaber. What caused it?"

"We do not know," Vandar said.

"We have decided that while you go to complete your final test, apprentice, you will also go investigate and see if you can find the cause of this disturbance. It appears to have occurred in the area where your final test will take place," Zhar said.

"What is the final test, Master Zhar?"

"Our biggest challenge as Jedi is facing the dark side of the Force," Zhar began. "It poses a danger to us all because it is so alluring and offers a quick and easy path, a path that no one has ever come back from. Facing the darkness is one of the biggest trials a Jedi can ever face and thus is why it is part of your final test."

"In the plains of Dantooine, there is an ancient grove that has been tainted by the dark side so much that it has driven the kath hounds in the area mad with bloodlust. You and whichever companions you wish to take with you, with the exception of Bastila, must go to this grove and cleanse it of this taint."

Zhane frowned. "So what do I do? Kill the kath hounds?" he asked.

"No, the kath hounds are not the true threat. You will know the true threat when you find it, Zhane."

Even Bastila wasn't sure if that was enough information to go on and she felt a brief flicker of irritation from Zhane most likely because of the lack of information. However, it vanished almost as soon as it appeared much to her relief.

"And the disturbance I'm supposed to investigate?" Zhane asked.

"That is a bit trickier," the Twi'lek Jedi Master admitted. "We only know that it occurred near the grove but we don't know what caused it. It could be a beast but it could also be a person. Just keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary."

Zhane raised an eyebrow but he said nothing in response to that and nodded. "When do I leave?"

"You may leave now if you wish, apprentice. May the Force be with you."

Zhane nodded before turning around and walking out of the council chamber. Bastila watched him go before turning her gaze back to the four Jedi Masters. "I hope whatever caused this disturbance isn't a threat," she said. She paused as a worrying thought came to her before adding, "Do you think if we felt this disturbance that the Sith did as well?"

"It's possible," Vandar said gravelly. "Very possible."

. . .

Ancient Grove, Dantooine

With a groan, Anakin Skywalker forced his eyes open only to be momentarily blinded by the sun's bright rays. Shielding his eyes from the glare, Anakin sat up before looking around as his eyes adjusted. He was lying amongst the roots of a tree surrounded by other trees, short stalks of grass and rocks of various sizes.

He sighed. "Great, I would've thought Qui-Gon would at least tell me where I was going before dropping me here," he muttered.

He knew he was in the past though he didn't know the exact point in time or where he had ended up in the galaxy. When he had been knocked unconscious following the destruction of the monastery on Mortis, he had woken up in what Qui-Gon called the 'planes of the Force'. Qui-Gon had then explained what happened and why Anakin was there.

"When the Father, the Daughter and the Son all died on Mortis, it caused a backlash through the Force that should've allowed a powerful Force entity enough power to escape her imprisonment. However, that didn't happen for some reason. Instead, a rip in the space-time continuum appeared," Qui-Gon said from where he floated in front of Anakin.

"A rip? What does that mean?" Anakin asked confused.

"Though it is much more complicated, basically speaking, it's a wound and a gateway between time; one that could potentially destroy both the Force and the stability of the galaxy," Qui-Gon said.

"I didn't think the Force could be destroyed," Anakin said.

"No one did but it is possible. However, you were not brought here to just hear about this. You are the only one who can help."

"Help? Help with what?"

"You must heal this wound."

Anakin stared. "You're kidding, right?" he said. "How can I possible heal this wound? Why can't the Force do it?"

"Without putting the galaxy at risk, it cannot intervene but it can work through another living person. You are the Chosen One, Anakin, and you can do this."

"But I don't even know what to do," Anakin protested.

"You will know in time though you will not be able to do this in this time. You must go to another time."

"Another time?" Anakin repeated. "What other time and why?"

"You are being sent back to a time in which you will meet someone who is destined to become the master of light and dark, the very epitome of balance, Anakin," Qui-Gon said with a gentle smile. "He shall need your help to fulfill his destiny and you shall need his to fulfill yours, at least in part."

"Who is this person and why do I need his help?"

"You will know who he is when you see him, Anakin. I can tell you nothing more than that though. You will have to figure out why and what it is you are supposed to do to heal this wound on your own. Perhaps going back to the location of the rip will help. Goodbye, Anakin, and may the Force be with you."

Anakin sighed. He still didn't understand what Qui-Gon meant or who he was referring to. He said that Anakin would know him when he saw him but that really didn't help him.

Anakin pushed himself to his feet before scanning himself with the Force to see if he had any injuries; other than a few bruises, he didn't. He also checked to make sure he still had his lightsaber since he really didn't want to get attacked without his weapon.

He shivered though it wasn't cold; the dark side was strong in this place. He has felt the dark side before but it has never been as powerful or as stagnant as it was there. It was as if the entire place was shrouded in the dark side and Anakin didn't like the feeling. It reminded him too much of the Well of the Dark Side.

He frowned at that. That's an odd thought. I don't remember learning about a 'Well of the Dark Side' and yet it sounds…familiar somehow, he thought before he shook the thought away as his danger sense spiked.

Whirling around and igniting his lightsaber, he barely avoiding getting bitten by a large hound-like creature by leaping to the side. The creature, snarling, whirled around before leaping again at Anakin but the Jedi took care of it quickly with one slice of his lightsaber. But then two more attacked at the same time causing Anakin to grit his teeth and grip his lightsaber in a two-handed grip.

I really should've seen this coming, he thought as he quickly killed the two creatures that were attacking him. Looking around and scanning the area with the Force, Anakin decided it would probably be a good idea to move just in case more of those creatures came back. Briefly, he wondered what they were and decided that if he found a settlement somewhere and an information terminal then he could look it up after he found out where in time he was and what planet he had ended up on.

Now, to find a settlement, Anakin thought pressing his lips together as he scanned the area noticing there were a few of those hounds nearby though they hadn't noticed his presence. He edged along the edge of the clearing to avoid the hound as he began looking for a settlement to figure out where he was and, more importantly, when.

. . .

Revan, known as Zhane Kando by the rest of the galaxy himself included, made his way into the ancient grove suppressing a shiver. He could feel the evil in the area, the dark side just as Master Zhar had said. He glanced toward his companions, the blue skinned Twi'lek Mission, her Wookiee friend Zaalbar and the Republic soldier Carth, as they scanned the area.

"Any idea what we're supposed to be looking for?" Mission asked.

Revan shook his head. "Master Zhar only said that I'd know it when I saw it," he said.

"Well, that's not much help," Mission muttered.

"It wouldn't be a test if it was easy," Carth pointed out before he yanked his blasters out of his holster as he hissed, "Kath hounds incoming."

Revan ignited his lightsaber with a snap-hiss and the blue blade blazed into existence before he attacked the first kath hound that was leaping toward him. Mission caught another one in between the eyes with her blaster while Zaalbar took out another one with his crossbow. Carth and Revan took care of the remaining three hounds that were attacking.

Revan, closing down his lightsaber, decided to follow his instincts and started walking along a path that sloped downward from where he was standing.

"Uh, Zhane, where're you going?" Mission asked following Revan as he continued along the path. More kath hounds attacked before he could answer Mission's question but they were just as easy to defeat as the others who attacked earlier.

Once the last one died, Revan pointed his lightsaber toward the ruins he could see nearby. "There," he said in response to Mission's question. "I can sense that the dark side is concentrated there."

As he neared the ruins, he frowned when he spotted the figure kneeling down in the middle of the ruins surrounded by the corpses of Mandalorians. She was a Cathar with light-brown hair dressed in orange robes with a lightsaber clipped at her belt. She must have sensed his presence for her yellow eyes snapped open.

With a shout, she lashed out with the Force freezing Zaalbar, Mission and Carth in place before she ignited her lightsaber and charged at him. Revan's blade caught her attack;. He was surprised by the sudden attack and he didn't know why she was attacking him but he didn't want to hurt her so he mostly stayed on the defensive. Her attacks were vicious but seemed uncontrolled; she was prone to simple mistakes including the one that allowed for Revan to swoop in and disarm her sending her lightsaber flying.

The Cathar fell to her knees eyes wide with shock. "You are much more powerful than me, even in my darkness," she said.

"Who are you?" Revan asked deactivating his lightsaber.

"My name is Juhani. This is my grove where I went to embrace the dark side," the Cathar said.

Revan frowned at that. "You embraced the dark side? Why?"

Juhani lowered her head. "In a fit of anger, I slew my master Quatra and fled here. I let the dark side in and thought it could make me powerful. But you have defeated me proving that the darkness wasn't enough."

Revan gave the Cathar a gentle smile. "The dark side is never powerful enough," he pointed out.

"I know." Juhani frowned confusion appearing in her yellow eyes. "But why are you here in the grove I have claimed for myself?"

"The council sent me to cleanse the taint from this grove," Revan said.

Juhani sighed. "I should've known they would send someone after me after I fell. You may kill me now, I shall not fight you."

Startled, Revan said, "I have no desire to kill you, Juhani."

Now Juhani looked more confused. "But I have fallen. I slew my master in anger. I will never be allowed to return."

Revan frowned. "Do you regret it, Juhani?" he asked.

"Well, yes I do. I loved my master and yet I struck out at her."

"You made a mistake, Juhani. It's natural for people to make mistakes, even if they are Jedi. If you truly regret what you've done and are willing to take responsibility for your actions then I'm sure the Jedi will take you back."

Hope lit up in Juhani's face. "Do you really believe so?" she asked.

"I do."

Juhani smiled. "Then I will submit myself to the Council's judgment. Thank you." She stood up and, calling her lightsaber to her hand, headed in the direction of the Jedi Enclave.

"Now what?" Carth asked as Revan watched Juhani go. He glanced toward the Republic soldier and was about to reply when the sound of blasterfire sounded nearby.

'I think that's our answer,' Zaalbar growled.

. . .

Anakin, deflecting the blaster bolts coming from one of Sherruk's men, glanced toward the Mandalorian—distinguished by the armor he was wearing. Anakin remembered seeing such designs in the Jedi Archives during his Padawan years—he was fighting with. The Mandalorian was definitely holding his own against Sherruk while Anakin was facing off at about four to one odds.

He aimed a Force push at two Duros who were attempting to attack him on his blindside before slicing through the blaster of one of the Mandalorians he was fighting and Force pushing him into another Duro. The two of them went down in a tangle of limbs but, by the time they untangled themselves, they were shot by the Mandalorian that had been fighting Sherruk.

Anakin, taking care of the remaining Duros, glanced toward the Mandalorian who was glaring at Sherruk's body. "We used to have honor and this is what we've been reduced to. Dishonorable thugs," he said with a shake of his head before he lowered his repeater blaster and glanced at Anakin. "You're not a bad fighter, kid."

"Thanks," Anakin said closing down his lightsaber. "Who are you by the way?"

"The name's Canderous Ordo," the Mandalorian said. "You got a name, kid?"

"Anakin," Anakin replied. "By the way, do you know what planet I'm on?"

Canderous chuckled. "You don't even know what planet you're on? How hard did you hit the Corellian whiskey?"

Anakin flushed in embarrassment but didn't say anything. He really didn't know what to say without telling the Mandalorian the truth and he was sure that wouldn't go over well. Before Mortis, Anakin would have been among those who didn't believe time travel was possible.

"We're on Dantooine, kid," Canderous said.

Dantooine? Anakin racked his brain for information on the planet and remembered that, in his time, there was an old Jedi enclave on the surface. It had been in ruins in Anakin's time and he wondered if it was whole now. However, before he could ask the Mandalorian if there was a Jedi enclave on Dantooine, a voice called out:

"Hey Canderous! What're you doing here?"

Anakin turned to find a blue-skinned Twi'lek jog across the plains to join them. She was followed by a short bearded man with brown hair, a Wookiee and a tall lean man with dark-brown hair. His eyes flickered from Canderous to Anakin and Anakin frowned because he felt as if the Force was trying to tell him something about the tallest of the three newcomers.

"Just got done beating those Mandalorian raiders to a pulp with help from this kid," Canderous said jerking his head toward Anakin. "These raiders didn't deserve to call themselves Mandalorians." His voice was laced with disgust.

"Who are you?" the brown-haired shorter man asked narrowing his eyes as he looked at Anakin.

Anakin glanced toward the man. "My name's Anakin..." he began.

"You're him," the tall man said thoughtfully. "I'm positive of it."

"Positive of what, Zhane?" the Twi'lek asked.

"That this man is the cause of that disturbance everyone in the enclave felt," the tall man—Zhane—said.

So there are more Jedi on this planet? Anakin thought.

"We should probably get back to the enclave so that I can tell the council about this," Zhane added. He glanced toward Anakin before adding, "You should probably come with us. I think the council might want to talk to you."

"Probably," Anakin agreed. Considering I have no idea what I'm supposed to do anyway. I really wish Qui-Gon had told me more, he thought.

You are already on your way to figuring out what it is you need to do, Anakin, Qui-Gon's familiar voice whispered in Anakin's mind.

What do you mean? Anakin thought.

You found the person you're supposed to help who will, in turn, help you, was all Qui-Gon said before his voice faded leaving Anakin confused.

Glancing toward Zhane, Anakin wondered if he was who Qui-Gon was talking about.

. . .

Jedi Enclave, Dantooine

Revan walked across the courtyard and past the large tree at the center of the enclave heading toward the council chamber. Briefly, he looked back at Anakin who was talking with Mission. He was curious to know where Anakin came from and why his arrival caused such a disturbance. Shaking his head, Revan entered the council chamber and the four Jedi masters along with Bastila looked up.

"We would like to thank you for bringing Juhani back to us. While her journey from the dark side isn't over yet, it is thanks to you that she is heading down the path of the light once again," Vandar said.

"I only did what was right, Master Vandar," Revan replied.

"And because of this, you have passed the final test," Zhar said. "You will now be given the rank of Padawan and let me be the first to welcome you as an official member of the Jedi Order."

"Thank you Master Zhar."

"Now then, who is your new companion?" Dorak asked glancing toward Anakin who looked a bit uncomfortable now that all four Jedi Masters, and Bastila, were looking at him.

"This is Anakin. I met him in the grove. I believe he is the cause of the disturbance we felt earlier," Revan said.

"Oh? And why do you believe that?" Vrook asked.

"It's just a feeling," Revan admitted.

"I sense that the Padawan is telling the truth," Vandar said. "Which brings up another question; why is he here and how did he cause that disturbance?"

"He is right here, you know," Anakin muttered just loud enough for the council members to hear.

"Our apologies, Anakin," Zhar said. "Perhaps you can answer our questions for us."

Anakin was silent for a moment before he shrugged. "The Force brought me here," he said.

"The Force brought you here?" Dorak echoed.

"Yes. A Force spirit by the name of Qui-Gon told me that I was being sent to this time…" Anakin began.

"This time?" Vrook demanded. "What do you mean?"

"I'm from the future."

All four Jedi Masters were struck speechless staring at Anakin as if he had grown a second head. Finally, Vandar shook off his stupor. "It is hard to believe as time travel is seemingly impossible and yet the Force is saying that you speak the truth," he said.

"Master Vandar, are you sure? It could be a trick," Vrook said.

"I sense no deception in him, Master Vrook," Vandar said.

"Neither do I. How far back were you sent from your time?" Zhar asked turning his gaze to Anakin.

"That depends entirely on what time we are in now because I don't know. Qui-Gon never told me what point in time I'd be sent back to," Anakin admitted. "I get the feeling it's before the Ruusan Reformation though."

"The what?" Revan said confused.

Anakin shrugged. "I couldn't explain it if I wanted to. I think that was one of the lectures I dozed off during," he said.

Bastila narrowed her eyes disapprovingly.

"Do you know of the Mandalorian Wars?" Vandar asked.

Anakin thought about it for a minute before nodding.

"It has been two years since that war ended."

Anakin frowned thoughtfully. "Huh, that'd put us about a year and a half into the Jedi Civil War," he said.

Jedi Civil War? Revan thought.

"Why do they call it that?" Mission asked confused.

"I honestly have no idea. My former master Obi-Wan thinks it's because the people in the Republic don't understand the difference between Jedi and Sith and just group them together," Anakin said.

"So how far back were you sent then?" Zhar asked going back to the original topic of conversation.

"Over thirty nine hundred years, I think."

Zhar glanced toward the other council members who looked thoughtful before Vandar broke the brief silence that fell in the council chamber. "Now that we have established that you are from the future, why were you sent to this time?" he asked.

"I'm supposed to help someone and, in turn, they're supposed to help me," Anakin said. "Does that make sense?"

"In a way it does," Vandar said. "However, I can sense that you're leaving something out."

Anakin shrugged. "Qui-Gon told me that I'm not supposed to tell you more than that," he said.

Vandar glanced toward the other council members before he looked back at Anakin. "I believe we should meditate on this matter. You are welcomed to stay here for the night, Anakin, and we can discuss this more later."

"Okay, I guess."

"Zhane," Vandar said turning his gaze back to Revan. "It has been decided that you shall accompany Bastila to investigate the ruins you both saw in your dreams. Perhaps we shall find a clue that will lead us to finding out what Revan and Malak discovered that began their descent to the dark side."

"I will…" Revan began only to break off when an angry older man walked into the council chamber.

"I demand justice," the man said angrily. "My son has been missing for days and I just know that the Sandrals are behind it."

"We are looking into this matter, Master Matale," Vandar said patiently.

"I've had enough waiting around for you to do something. Either you do something or I'll take matters into my own hands," Matale snapped before he stormed out of the chamber.

"As you probably got from that conversation, Ahlan Matale came before us several days ago asking us to look into the disappearance of his son," Vandar explained. "Perhaps if you have time before searching the ruins, you could look into this matter."

"I'll see what I can find out," Revan said.

"Mind if I come with?" Anakin said.

"Why do you want to come with?" Revan asked curiously.

"I really would rather be doing something than just sitting around staring at a wall all day," Anakin said.

The council looked at each other before Vandar said, "Very well. You may go with them."

"Are you sure that's wise?" Vrook asked.

"He is no threat, Vrook," Vandar said patiently while Anakin's eyes narrowed.

"Let's discuss that later," Dorak said. "Personally, I think Anakin should go. I was like him when I was his age, always wanting to be up and doing something rather than sitting around doing nothing."

Vandar nodded in agreement. "Very well, you may go with Zhane and Bastila and whoever they decide to take with them, Anakin."

Anakin nodded looking grateful.

"We should head out," Bastila said before she led the way out of the council chamber.

"Who put her in charge?" Anakin muttered but he followed the rest of the group as they walked after Bastila.

. . .

The Bridge, Leviathan

Darth Malak gazed out at his fleet and the Star Forge that floated above the sun of Rakata Prime in front of him, his thoughts on the disturbance he had felt earlier. He couldn't begin to figure out where it came from or why it was so powerful but he could now sense a powerful presence in the Force, one that didn't feel familiar to him. It was new and the person with it didn't bother on trying to hide it either because he couldn't or because he didn't think to do so.

Malak didn't know whether it was because of the disturbance that he could feel this presence now or if was just because the presence was powerful. The disturbance seemed centered around this new presence though, that much Malak was able to determine, and it was bothering Malak that he couldn't figure out what had caused the disturbance or why.

"My lord?"

"What is it Admiral?" Malak snapped turning to glare at the admiral as Saul Karath saluted.

"Lord Malak, the Star Forge is operating at 150% capacity and that seems to be steadily increasing," Karath said.

"And the search for Bastila?" Malak said coolly.

"We…haven't gotten any new leads, my lord," Karath said. "But we are keeping an eye out for anything that may lead us to her."

"Very well, admiral, do not fail me in this," Malak ordered.

Karath swallowed but he nodded. "I shall do my utmost to not fail you, Lord Malak," he said.

Malak didn't respond as he returned his gaze to the Star Forge thoughts still on the disturbance and the powerful Force presence that was associated with it.

To Be Continued

A/n what do you think?

Blaze: this idea actually came from the idea of what I thought would happen if Abeloth hadn't escaped after the Son, the Daughter and the Father were killed on Mortis. I also thought about Revan being both a Jedi and a Sith like Anakin, that 'prophecy' about the Chosen One and what could've happened if the memories of what the Son showed him on Mortis hadn't been taken from him. And, well, this story was born

Darth: pretty lengthy explanation

Blaze: yeah, I know. Oh well. I hope you enjoy this new story and reviews, as always, are much appreciated.