Demons of the Past (End of LL Saga)

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: The sleek craft Oozaru II exited hyperspace near planet Dagobah.
It had been a long time since LL had visited the planet
of his
enemies, but time was a factor LL no longer had on
his side.
Things must end, and they must end now.

The Oozaru II entered
orbit, and soon after touched down
on the planet's swampy surface.
LL lowered the gangplank,
and looked outside, discerning the
location of the Greater
Jedi Order. Slowly, he walked towards
the installation, which
was a few miles away. ::

Meanwhile.
..

:: Inside the GJO, a sensor system detects the Oozaru II'
s approach. Fire Hazzard gets the message and makes here way<
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quickly to Darth Turbogeek's quarters ::

FH: Master
Turbogeek?


DT (Turning): Yes Fire, what is the
problem?

FH: Our sensors
have detected a ship approaching.

DT: Is it a friendly or
a hostile craft?

FH: Its...the Oozaru II.

DT (Suprised)
: The Oozaru
II? LL's ship?!

FH: Yes. Its on a direct course.


DT: Is he alone?

FH: From our sensors, there
are no other
accompanying vessels.

DT: This is not
good. Fire, summon all
available Jedi to anticipate an attack.

FH: Yes, Master Turbogeek.


:: Fire Hazzard
quickly goes on the move, relaying the message,
leaving DT
to ponder in his thoughts ::

DT (thinking): Why
are you coming back, LL? What are you trying to do? This isn'
t a standard attack. LL has no reinforcements, nobody to
support
him, virtually nothing else resembling a military
action. If
I didn't know better...I'd say he was...
<
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:: DT dismissed the
thought, and began to prepare for
the oncoming conflict, unsure
of what the day would bring.
::

OOC: This is Part II of the
"End of LL"
saga, posted immediately after "Playing
Doctor Faustus&
quot;. I broke it up deliberately to give it a
chapter format.

[Lady Vader]

back on Byss =

*LV composed herself and went out into the living room where she found the others*

LV: Please remain if you wish. I have an errand to run. I need to find my son. I'm leaving, effective immediately.

*LV turned slightly to address her Corellian panther*

LV: Come Iesis.

*LV turned to LW*

LV: If possible, I would like your company.

*LW nods her agreement and both women make for LV's Sith Infiltrator, The Cat's Claw*

*once inside, LV sets the coordinates for the last known location her son was at... the monastary*

*while preparing for the jump into hyperspace, LV checks on the homing beacon that is on LL's ship... both ships have them... even her fighter has one... she sees the Oozuro II is still functional and decides to do a check on it's location... then she stops*

*she shakes her head*

No. That would be violating his trust in me to hold to my word of not following him. As much as I want to see where he is, I can't do it.

*she sighs*

He needs time. He'll come back... he just needs time.

*sighing again, she resigns herself to the task ahead and punches the button for hyperspace*

*The Cat's Claw disapears into the inky black void of space*

[Live Wire]

*after stowing her things she had quickly retrived from the the Strike she cliped her lightsaber at her side and went and sat in the copilots seat next to LV. The Claw had already made the jump into hyperspace and LW focused on the readouts on the screens in front of her, unable to look at LV's face. A tear fell down LW's cheek and she swatted it away, annoyed at herself. Now was not the time for her to get all emotional. She needed to be there for LV durring this extremely trying time and so she put her own feelings aside.

She turns and looks at LV who catches her eye for a brief moment. No words were needed between the two women who over the years had become like sisters to each other. When and if LV needed to talk LW would be there for her. For now LV just needed the company and emotional support she could dervive from LW's presence*

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage awakens from a deep Jedi sleep when the speakers of the GJO brings his sisters voice to his ears. Sage had always had a habit to wake up from anything when he heard his sister speak, it was somewhat like a defense mechanism built in to protect his sister::

Fire:All Jedi, the Oozaru II has shown up on radar. Please be on stand-by for a enemy attack. Repeat, Please be on stand-by for enemy attack.

Sage:The Oozaru II?! Does it have any ships accompanying it?!

::Sage's words reach his ears, he feels foolish for asking the question when he knows it can not be heard. He jumps out of bed. He uses the Force to swing his closet doors open. He slips off the sleeping robe and enters into his Jedi uniform. Sage finishes off his uniform by clipping his Lightsaber Peace onto his belt::

[Gav Mortis]

After contemplating the events which had just transpired, Gav stands from leaning against the wall in Lounge Lizard's bedroom once everyone was headed for their ships. He paused taking in deep breathes, his eyes hazey as his mind juxtaposed the sequence of events and tried to made sense of them all leading to the one inevitable ending. The final chapter in Lounge Lizard's life was being written by his own hand and by his own will and yet it seems the story is being brought to an end all too soon.

His eyes narrowed in a twitch of anger and his right hand balled tight at his side until his knuckles turned white, with another heavy breath Gav turned and as he let out an almighty cry smashed his fist through the wall allowing the sunlight enter from outside.

Hope no-one heard that he thought as he turned away caressing his fist which tingled and his knuckles ached.

He made his way through the desserted Daccha and watched as the Oozaru II left for orbit from the front porch. Outside the daccha he spotted LV's speeder bike and jumped on, speeding off towards the town, back to his ship.

- - - - - - - - - -

"Ok, we're about to jump into hyperspace in any moment, ready?" asked LV to LW.

"Yeah, I'm ready but have you heard from..."

"Gav here" came the transmission, interrupting Live Wire "Hey, any idea were he is off to?"

"Hi Gav, it seems he's headed towards Dagobah or that was his last known destination, he's ahead of us by ten minutes" answered LV.

"Damn! That'll mean he'll get to Dagobah well before us, his ship is the fastest I've seen. I'll be breaking the atmosphere in a few minutes, I'll see you both there later." he said, ending the transmission seconds before The Claw left for hyperspace, shortly to be followed by The Demon

[Nupraptor]

Fire Hazzard, having made her announcement, quietly sits down next to the Jedi Master, looking at the thoughtful expression on his face. They are both lost in this moment of silence until a voice, seemingly from nowhere, breaks the tranquility.

"Don't bother with the preparations."

A bit startled, Fire looks around the empty room, searching for the source of the voice. She turns questioningly to DT, who only answers her unspoken question with a grim smile. Just as she was about to open her mouth, Nupraptor stepped forward from the small amount of darkness nearby. Fire sighed: Nup always seemed to do that at the most unexpected of times.

"What do you mean 'Don't Bother'?", She inquired.

"Just what I said. Lounge Lizard is not making an attack on us."

"How can you be so sure?"

"He is neither egotistical nor foolhardy enough to come alone to this place for an attack. Powerful as he may be, he is outnumbered."

Fire Hazzard turned to DT for conformation, and he nodded.

"Nupraptor is right... I can sense that something is amiss with LL."

"Yes. He's coming here because he wants something, and I highly doubt that he's just stopping in for a drink."

[Lady Vader]

OOC: some of Gav's post contradicts with my post before his, so I will be ignoring those parts that do not coincide with my previous post.

IC:

*LV saw her comm blinking and opened the channel*

LV: LV here...

Gav: It's me, Gav. I wanted to know how long ago LL had left?

*LV looked at her crono*

LV: I'd say about ten minutes ago. I don't know where he's headed, but...

*Gav cut her off*

Gav: What do you mean, you don't know? I assume you have a homing beacon on his ship. Just track it.

*LV sighed*

LV: No. His wish was for me not to follow. I will respect that.

*LV heard Gav mutter something on the other end, but what he said she couldn't make out*

Gav: Alright. I'm heading towards my ship. He may have told you not to follow, but he didn't say anything about me. Gav out.

*LV sighed again as she switched off the comm*

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*a few minues later, the Claw came out into real space, headed for the lushious green planet of Calan... the planet consisted mostly of hills, grasslands, and forests... there were small springs here and there*

*LV had been here only a few times before... it was the planet that housed the monastery... she wasn't sure if the planet had an ocean... none were seen near the monastery*

*the monastery was set on a hill... it was a simple structure, yet beautiful... it was made of small wooden circular buildings connected by stone pathways*

*knowing the monks opted not to use any sort of modern communication devices, she brought her ship around towards the monastery and landed it on a flat plain of grass near the foot of the hill*

LV: Come on. From here, we walk.

LW: Why not use the speeder bikes stored in the ship?

LV: No. I will not dishonor their way of living. We will do as they do.

*LW shrugged her shoulders and followed LV out of the ship, with Iesis bounding ahead of them in the knee-high grass... the trek to the monastery wasn't a long one, and they soon reached the main doors*

*standing there, was the monk LV had known for some time... there were seven monks that were mentor's to her son... the one standing here was the monk, Sai Ta, that had worked more closely with her son*

*LV bowed towards the monk... LW hesitated only for a fraction of a secnd, then did the same*

*the monk returned the bow*

Sai Ta: You honor us in visiting, my Lady. It has been a long time since you have graced us with your presence.

LV: Thank you for the kind words, Master Sai Ta. But I have little time for speaking with all seven of you. I fear I must make my visit short. I have come...

*the monk cut her off with a smile*

Sai Ta: The one who hurries will always get to their destination late and unprepared. I know why you have come. We have been waiting for you.

*LV blinked, but knew better than to question the wise monk... she'd found their wisdom was more powerful than any weaponry she'd seen... she respected their way of life, and almost envied it... but such a life was not for her... not alone*

*she waited for the monk to continue*

Sai Ta: The one you search for is not here. He has left in search of his destiny in this life.

*LV just stared at the monk*

LV: You mean, Jubei isn't here?

*the monk nodded his head*

Sai Ta: Do not worry. The training he has recieved will guide him. But I do feel the urgency in you... a mother will always worry about her children.

*LV bowed*

LV: I do not mean to be rude, Master. But I must go to where my son is. Do you know of his destination?

*the monk gave LV a warm smile*

Sai Ta: Child, Masters do not know of their students pilgrimages until they return, if they do return.

*LV sighed, trying not to show her disappointment, but the monk saw never-the-less*

Sai Ta: Take heart, my child. When Jubei left, he did head off towards the city below. Perhaps what you seek will be found there.

*LV bowed again, thankful the monk had given her something to go on*

LV: Thank you, Master. I am grateful to for your help.

*the monk smiled and bowed*

Sai Ta: Go in knowledge and peace, my child.

*with that, LV turned and began walking down the hill towards her ship... LW was walking next to her, silent, while Iesis walked next to them*

*as soon as they were back at the ship, LV powered it up to take it closer to the city*

*LV turned towards LW and smiled*

LV: Time to go to town.

[Live Wire]

*the ship lands on the outskirts of the city and the two sith walk down the ramp and head towards the small center of town. The town was merely a center of trade for the small agricultural world.

As the two women walked along LV stopped a passerby and asked where one might be able to find pilots. The man directed them towards a couple of seedy looking bars. LV thanked him and headed towards them.*

LW: Why are we looking for a pilot? We don't need one.

LV: Jubei has no way of transportation unless he asks for it. To get off planet he would need a pilot and a ship.

LW: Oh I see. Do you have any idea where your son would have gone?

LV: I haven't the slightest idea.

*LV dropped off into silence as the approached the first bar*

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage runs down the hall, never stopping for a breath. He unclips the Lightsaber from his belt and ignites it. He twirls it in his right hand while running, ready for battle. As Sage sprints down the hall he glances to room to room, out of the corner of his eye. He sees his fellow Jedi in preperation. Thoughts run through Sage's mind as he races down the hall::

Sage:If LL wants to destroy this place, he'll have to go through me.....

::Sage thinks for a minute while still running. He looks down to his commlink, he flips it on with his left hand and raises it to his mouth::

Sage:Chewnakka come in. This is Sage, do you read me?

Chewnakka:What is it....?

Sage:The Oozaru II has been detected by our radar.

Chewnakka:The Oozaru II?.... Wait a minute. Isn't that--

Sage:Yep. We're in big trouble buddy. Get the proton cannons fired up, I'll be there in a minute.

Chewnakka:*&%!....... Okay. Over and out.

::Sage clips the commlink back to his belt. Suddenly Sage spots Fire, DT, and Nup in the sonar room. First Sage dismisses it and keeps running. Now way could they be sitting on the job like that..... Then Sage suddenly stops his full hearted sprint. His boots screech across the floor as he comes to a stop. He back peddles to the sonar room..... Yep, they're there::

Sage:What are you guys doing?! We're under attack here!!! We have a full frontal invasion on our hands, get moving!!!!

DT:The Lounge Lizard is by himself. It's not a invasion....

Nup:That's right Sage. He's outnumbered. No way he's that foolish....

Fire:Hmmmm.... From what I understand, the Oozaru II is not very well armed. It's just shiny and fast, that's all.

Sage:And what makes you so sure of that?!

Fire:I'm the one working with the sonar and expensive equipment ain't I?

::That shuts Sage up a bit. Perhaps LL isn't out to blow us to kingdom come.... The three's eyes look at Sage's Saber which he still holds ignited. Feeling a bit foolish he unlights it and clips it back to his belt. He brings the commlink to his mouth::

Sage:Nakka, call off the pre-flight....

Chewnakka:What?

Sage:Not sure we're in for as much as we thought we were....

Chewnakka:Over and out.....

::Sage clips the commlink back to his belt::

Sage:So what now?

[Darth Turbogeek]

:: DT looks at the Jedi around him

"So, what do we do now? Simple. Protect my back. I'll go and meet him at the landing field. If he comes in peace, then, that will be that.

If he comes for a fight......"

DT removes The Athona from his belt

"Then we fight and he will be defeated. I hold no fear for him as I have defeated him before. Follow me to the landing field"

But still, something was ticking away in the back of DT's mind. Why in the Force WOULD Lounge Lizard come here? This promised to be rather interesting, whichever way it worked out::

[Jubei SaDherat Vader]

(Jubei was distracted from his meditations by the sudden upsurge
in activity around the temple. The Jedi were busily moving around,
talking with a sense of urgency, and preparing for something.
Jubei opened his eyes, was something wrong? He got up, and started
looking around for somebody who could possibly tell him what
was happening. After a few minutes of walking, he found Sage)

Jubei: Sage, what is going on? Everyone seems to have
a tension about them...like something awaits them across the
horizon.

Sage: Jubei...go back to your quarters.

Jubei: Sage, is something wrong?

Sage: Yes...and
I don't know much more beyond that.

Jubei: I have felt
it weighing on my heart. There is an impending conflict coming,
isn't there?

Sage: ...Yes.

Jubei: Perhaps
there is a way we can avoid such conflict.

Sage: As
much as I would like....I don't think the entire universe could
stop this from happening. Jubei, this is a dangerous time.

Jubei: My beliefs obligate me to join you, Master Jedi.
I appreciate your concern for my life, but my obligation as a
protector of balance weighs higher on my soul.

Sage:
(after some thought) Alright. But Jubei, please be careful. I
don't know what will happen here, and I don't want to see any
of us get hurt.

Jubei: I will not let you down, Sage.

(Jubei and Sage walk off and resume preparations)

[Lady Vader]

*LV and LW walk down a small alley towards a pilots bar... rather
seedy looking, but nothing as bad as something found on Coruscant.
.. both women, shrowed in their cloaks walk inside*

*the smells inside are of mixed beings and liquor... not much
light filters into the bar, but both Sith can see just as well*

*making their way towards the bar tender, they get
strange looks from the various ppl in the bar... a group of men
waggle their eyebrows at them, but the Sith ignore them*

*LV addresses the owner of the bar*

LV: I need
some information.

Owner: Yeah... what's it worth to
ya?

LV: The question is not what it is worth to me,
but what it is worth to you to cooperate.

*the owners
hand suddenly goes to his throat as he realizes who he is dealing
with... LW meerly smiles at the situation*

Owner: Ok,
ok... you might wanna try the "Pilot's Landing" a few
blocks down the street. There you'll find a Twi'lek by the name
of Bolusk T'ekka. He knows everything that goes on in this city.
You should find what you're looking for there.

*LV smiles
sweetly and releases the owner from the slight Force Grip she
had him in*

LV: Thank you for being so helpful.

*her smile turns into a snear and she whirls around, heading
for the door*

*before both women reach the door, the
group of men that had waggled their eyebrows block their path,
surrounding them*

Man #1: What's this? Leaving so soon?

Man #2: And we haven't even met?

*the third
man burps, and the last two chuckle, obviously drunk*

LW: Out of our way, mortals. We have more pressing matters to
attend to than a bunch of drunkards.

Man #4: Oh come
now. We know how to have a good time.

*he waggles his
eyebrows again at LW, and she wrinkles her nose in disgust*

*LV turns to LW*

LV: We don't have time for this!

Man #5: Oh, you have time. *he points a blaster at
both women*

*angered by his insolence, LW powered up
a ball of lightning and let the fifth man have it in the groin.
.. the man doubled over, moaning, dropping his blaster*
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*instantly, the other four seemed to become sober and drew
their blasters... in the background, the owner could be heard,
"NO BLASTERS!!"... the men opened fire*

*both
LV and LW pressed themselves back to back, blocking the blaster
bolts with their hands, not wanting to ignite their sabers in
such close quarters... with a fluid motion, LV unfurled her whip
and let it fly at the closest of the two men in front of her.
.. he screamed as the shock from the whip wrapped around his
arm and traveled up his body... he went down, unconcious... she
turned slightly to see how LW was doing and saw her distpatching
one man with a lightning bolt directed between his eyes... the
last two men seemed to hesitate as to what to do next... LV and
LW took the advantage and dropped the other two easily... LV
using a powerful Force Push that sent her man into a brick wall,
LW using a Force Grip that lifted her man up and sent him crashing
among a set of tables*

*LV looked at the owner and saw
he was fuming at the distruction to his bar... she looked back
at the man LW had first dropped, bent down, and picked up his
still full coin pouch... she tossed it to the owner*

LV: Compensation... curtesy fo these five.

*on the
way out of the bar, LW playfully kicked the first man in the
gut*

*LV chuckled... both women moved towards the "
Pilot's Landing" down the road*


(OOC: would
one of the admins please check this boards settings? I have just
spent the last 10 minutes trying to fix my post... for some odd
reason, ezboard kept abitarily putting in and &
quote where I had a new paragraph and "... REALLY annoying.
.. just check it, please? (they proabably did another upgrade.
.. idiots))

[The Lounge Lizard]

(OOC: Yep, its another EZBoard upgrade. Oh the humanity!)

[Darth Turbogeek]

OOC - Again?!?!

[ReaperFett]

::Fett walks into the control room, and lets off a yawn. When
the emergency call was made, Fett had been asleep. Due to the
ergency of the call, Fett had not had time to get ready. Fett
rubbed his unshaven chin and looked down at the clothes he had
put on. A rough T-shirt and a pair of shorts. Looking round,
Fett realised how out of place he looked around the uniformed
staff. Fett turns round, and sees Nikit. He had been helping
out while he was staying here, and was the one who sent the call.
Fett walks over to him, and kneels down.

"Hey.
What's the 10-4?"
"Hostiles have entered the system&
quot;
"How many?"
"One, Personal Transport&
quot;
"Who's?"
"Lounge Lizard's"<
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Fett stood up, and stared at the scanner. Lounge Lizard? Why would he come here, and
alone?

Fett begins to walk
out of the door. Nikit turns around.

"Where you
going?"
"First, I'm going to get changed. Then,
well, I haven't planned that yet"::

[Lance Casey]

Casey walk's into the control room and throw's a bag at Fett.

"Here put these on as you go to the docking station.
If LL's intent is to fight, you'll need to be ready."


"Aren't you coming?"

"No,
there is something I must research."

[Lady Vader]

(OOC: I HATE it when they UPGRADE!!!... they ALWAYS end up screwing
something up instead of making it better... ARGH!... *smashes
face into monitor to relieve frusteration*... ::SMASH SMASH SMASH:
:... *grumble*...)

*blip*

>>we now take
you back to your regularly scheduled rp<<

[Live Wire]

*LV and LW start heading towards the Pilot's Landing. As the
building comes into view LW wrinkles her nose*

LW: Landing?
Landing? That thing looks more like a full scale crash to me!

*LV laughs slightly and LW is relived to see that she
hasn't lost her sense of humor through all of this*

LW: I hope we find answers soon. I don't like the look of this
place at all!

LV: Don't worry. We'll get what we need.

*the two women walk into the bar and survey the surroundings*

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: LL continues to trudge through the thick vegetation, viscous
mud, and other debris of the swamp, his face locked in determination.
All of his cards were used up, and now it seemed that this was
his only one left to play. His left hand was white-knuckled,
clenched firm on his lightsaber as LL walked, knowing that this
fight would be his last.

A sound caught LL's attention
as he looked at a crow perching up in a naked tree...its ominous
sound echoing in LL's head. Destiny had dealt him this...and
now he had to see it through. LL stopped, closing his eyes. <
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It was never meant to be this way. ::

LV...
Remember me for who I was, not for who I am now.
LV...I have
always loved you. Goodbye.

:: LL stepped out of the
thick underbrush, and into the open...standing before the buildings
of the Greater Jedi Order. All semblances of the condemned man
were swept away, as LL once again wore the mask of the warrior,
the face of pride, the disguise of unbeatable arrogance. If this
was the way it must end, LL would be damned if he would falter.
::

Jedi...I have come to destroy you all! Show yourselves!

:: The Jedi were ready to defend their base. Nearly
two dozen of them began to gather outside in the plaza, ready
for a fight. LL put on his best conceited smile, and crossed
his arms defiantly. ::

LL (thinking to himself): ~Give
me the strength....give me the strength I need to die well.~

[Lady Vader]

*both Sith head towards the bar tender... LV asks for the owner
of the establishment and she is directed to a greasy looking
man seated at a small table near the bar, counting credits*

Owner: Yeah, waddya want?

LV: I'm searching for
Bolusk T'ekka. I was told I would find him here.

Owner:
Maybe. You have an appointment?

*LV grew tiresome of
having to answer so many questions... she snarled and grabbed
the large man by the throat and lifted him bodily from behind
the table, spilling the table and credits to the floor... the
man gave out a weak gasp and his eyes bulged*

LV: I
don't NEED an appointment! I want to see T'ekka NOW!!

*LV heard several chairs scrapping the floor... she saw from
the corner of her eye some patrons leaving while others laid
their hands on weapons... she wasn't worried about them... LW
could easily handle the group with a wide sweep of electricity.
.. LV saw LW was prepared for anything*

*LV returned
her attention back towards the man, squeezing his throat slightly*

LV: Where is he?

T'ekka: Right here.
<
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*LV turned her head and saw the Twi'lek standing there with
two bodyguards on either side... she eyed him, then looked back
at the owner and tossed him aside like a rag doll... turning,
she made for T'ekka's direction... but the minute she had gotten
within ten feet, at least a dozen blasters were trained on her
and LW*

*LV snarled and looked at T'ekka*

LV:
I've come for information. Information you may have.

*T'ekka tilted his head to one side as one of his Lekku twitched*

T'ekka: I'm a reasonable business man. Come into my
study and we'll talk.

*LV started to grow impatient
again, but LW laid a hand on her shoulder... through the Force,
she sent a message*

LW:
It won't do us any good to anger him or kill him. He may very
well have what you're looking for.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--
>

*LV sighed and followed T'ekka and his minions to
a back room filled with richly looking objects... he seated himself
behind an ornate desk and gestured for the two Sith to seat themselves
at the two chairs in front of the large desk*

LV: No.
We're in a bit of a hurry. We'll remain standing.

*T'
ekka shruged his shoulders*

T'ekka: Suit yourself. So.
.. what is it you want to know?

LV: A few days ago,
one of the Calan monks came down here to the city, possibly looking
for passage off this planet.

*LV held up a picture of
Jubei*

LV: I was told you knew most, if not all that
happens in this city. Who comes and who goes. So, I want to know.
.. what ship did this monk leave on?

*T'ekka took the
picture and looked at it for a moment... after awhile he looked
up at LV*

T'ekka: It'll cost ya. Nothing comes free
in this world.

*LV grabbed a pouch hanging at her side
and tossed it towards the Twi'lek... he opened it and smiled*

T'ekka: The monk you search for did indeed come to
town a few days ago. He found passage off planet by way of frieghter.
.. flown by some old pilot. Apparently the pilot has a soft spot
for the monks. Anyways, they left from docking berth 2.
<
br>
*the Twi'lek checked a screen mounted on his desk*

T'ekka: Looks like the pilot's intended destination was for
Corellia. Cargo was some sort of fruity crop. But, from the looks
of his take off and entry into hyperspace, he wasn't headed towards
Corellia. Looks more like...

*LV came around to the
other side of the desk and watched as the Twi'lek super imposed
a star map over the ships take off tragectory*

T'ekka:
Looks like they made for a remote planet. Dagobah, by the looks
of it.

*LV took in a sharp breath... there was nothing
on Dagobah of interest except for... The Greater Jedi Order..
. she looked at LW and recieved the same look*

LV: Thank
you, T'ekka. You've been most helpful.

*the Twi'lek
hefted the pouch of credits and smiled*

T'ekka: Pleasure
doing business with ya.

*with that, both Sith women
left the bar and headed for LV's ship... half-way there, LV stumbled
and caught herself on LW's shoudler... her face had gone white
and LW looked worried*

LW: What? What is it? What's
wrong??

LV: It's Loungie... he... I heard him say something
to me... he's...

*she shook her head*

LV:
I know him. He's going to do something. Something rash. We have
to hurry.

*both women sprinted towards the ship and
boarded, lifting off the moment they were strapped in*

LW: Don't worry too much. Loungie can take care of any problems.

*LV watched as the starlines turned into hyperspace,
on a short route to Dagobah*

LV: Yes... but who will
watch out for him?

*the Cat's Claw hurdles in hyperspace
towards Dagobah*

[Darth Turbogeek]

:: Dt waited patiently with the Jedi who were already gathered,
He looked around, seeing the Jedi and assessing their strength.

A noise drew his attention and he saw Lounge Lizard,
coming through the undergrouwth. DT waited for anyone else to
be following. No one else showed. Odd, why in the Force would
Lounge Lizard come here by himself?

"Jedi...I have come
to destroy you all! Show yourselves"

The challenge rang
out across the square. Turbogeek looked at the other Jedi as
they came forward as a group, puzzlement on their faces, a feeling
DT could well understand.

"Halt here". The command
from DT stopped the Jedi already there and others were coming.
"No one else move forward yet. I want you to hold here and I
will go forward and find out why he wants to die in this way.
"

"Could be a trap"

"No.... no I think he'
s serious, he wants to take us on by himself. Thence this is
what we do, the rest wait here and I'll meet him. If he wants
to fight, he can go against me first. If Reaperfett chooses to
join me that will be fine and I encourage him to do so. Only
join in if you are attacked. Clear?"

Not waiting for
an answer, DT stepped forward and lit his lightsabre, Athona.
The colourshifting blade pulsed as DT marched out and stopped
precisely 5 metres away from the Sith. Me made eye contact, giving
LL a calm stare. Quite suddenly, the Jedi slashed into the ground
in front of him, then again, the sabre burning and blackening
a line on the ground. The Jedi stepped back 4 steps and then
used his sabre to point at the line he had marked on the ground,
his meaning clear.

You want to fight? Fine, cross
the line if want and we will as I have no fear of you. Otherwise,
leave now

Turbogeek's stare bored straight into
LL, seeming to cut straight through him.....

"Well?
Are you in a hurry to die today or not?" DT said.

<
i> That's odd. The word die seemed to have an effect on LL. <
/i>

OOC : If you want this edited, let me know.

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage Hazzard hunches over the cockpit of the small ship he
has borrowed from the GJO. It is in it's essence, a cargo ship.
Jubei stands by his side, Chewnakka sits in the co-pilot's seat:
:

Sage:Well Nakka, what do you think?

Chewnakka:
I think this ship is a joke. You said, and I quote "Fire up the
proton cannons". This peice of junk doesn't have any proton cannons!

::Jubei looks shocked a bit as he hears the Wookie
speak for the first time::

Jubei:It has come to my understandi
ng that the creature known as a "Wookie"..... Does not speak
English.....

Chewnakka:Oh god..... Here we go again.
... "Explain how the Wookie speaks" speach... Take a look at
my collar kid.

::Jubei looks closely at the mechanical
mastery of the collar the Wookie wears::

Jubei:Ah...
..

Chewnakka:Yep, it changes my voice patterns once
they leave my throat, it changes it to what ever language I have
it set to. It's set on "English" at the moment....

Sage:
You are a master of machinery Chewnakka....

Chewnakka:
Speaking of which, we need a new ship if we hope to fight this
invasion....

Sage:There isn't a invasion.... It's just
LL..

Chewnakka:Then what the heck are you worried about!
You can take 'em! Can't you....?

Sage:No.... Yes....
. Well, I don't know! He is great in skill and strength, I will
have to give it all I have. I might not even come out with my
life....

Jubei:This is a quite serious isn't it Sage.
...?

Sage:I am afraid so.

::Chewnakka looks
at his console and comes up quickly with a shocked look across
his face::

Chewnakka:Well lookie here! It seems our
big bad Sithie boy is at the very door of the GJO! You better
get going guys..... I'll keep the post here. If ya need me, give
me a call.

::Sage nods. He looks at Jubei, he looks
the monk in his eyes and sees great calm. It reminds him of a
very wise Jedi, many he has met in his life time::

Sage:
Jubei.... The fight that is coming will be enormous.... The choice
to fight is your own..... Please stay here with Nakka. I will
not see you get slaughterd by the hands of a Sith..... My father
got killed by a Sith..... I don't want to see you die either!

::Sage punches Jubei with all the strength he can muster,
the Force flowing through his veins. The blow lands squarely
on Jubei's jaw, knocking him out instantly. He slumps to the
floor::

Chewnakka:What the--

Sage:I won't stand
by and see a innocent guy like that get killed by the hands of
a cold blooded Sith. Chewnakka, look after him and make sure
he doesn't do anything foolish.

Chewnakka:Like you're
doing?

Sage:This is my job Nakka. I am a Jedi, I will
fight for the side of good with my life... Good-bye old friend.
I hope to see you again.

::Sage and Chewnakka shake
hands.... and then.... Sage is gone. He exits out the cargo door,
and Chewnakka is left alone with a knocked out Monk....::

OOC:Jubei, you can of course wake up and go after me and
join the fight. I just thought my charactor would take any measures
to secure a friends life. He has lost many.

[Lady Vader]

*the Cat's Claw reversed back into real space... before it floated the peaceful planet of Dagobah*

*LV and LW remained silent as they came towards the planet... LV surveyed the instrumentation on her ship... she watched closely at the weaponry the scanners showed the GJO to have... she noticed with a smile that the laser cannons had instantly swiveled towards her direction the moment they'd noticed a ship not programed into their circuitry to be friendly... she opened a channel to the GJO's communication center*

LV: I request an audience with Darth Turbogeek.

*she said nothing more, knowing well they would do a search on the ship... LV waited for the comm station to answer*

-------------------------------------------------

*inside the comm station within the temple, one of the Jedi looked perplexed at the screen... all his superiors had left for a crisis taking place outside of the temple walls... a small bead of sweat formed on his brow*

*he spoke into the comm*

Jedi: Stand by...

*he heard a double click of the comm indicating the ship had recieved the message*

*the Jedi did a quick search in his archives on the make of the ship, name, and owner... when the computer came up with the specks his face became slightly white... the ship was a Sith Infiltrator make, named "The Cat's Claw", owner was Lady Vader... the history of the ship was that it had been specially order for her by The Lounge Lizard... a fast, lithe ship with quantum armor, stealth capabilities, cloaking device, and specialized weaponry*

*the Jedi quickly opened a channel to DT's mini comm unit... he waited but got no response... realizing the Jedi Master had shut off his comm unit, he contacted Fire Hazzard on her comm unit... to his relief, he got a response*

FH: Fire Hazzard here. What's up?

Jedi: Sorry to disturb you, but we have another incomming ship.

*FH took in a sharp breath, whispering into the comm so as not to disturb the confrontation accuring at the steps of the temple*

FH: What stats do we have on the ship?

Jedi: Well, umm... no weaponry has been powered, though by the sensor scan that doesn't mean anything. No shields have been raised aside from orbital shields.

*FH took in this information to mean a good thing*

FH: What make is it? Name? Owner?

Jedi: It's a Sith Infiltrator make. Name: "The Cat's Claw". Owner: Lady Vader.

*FH gasped... what the hell was going on?... Nupraptor had felt the sudden change in calm coming from FH and came to stand by her, listening on the conversation*

FH: Did LV state her intention?

Jedi: Said she wanted an audience with DT.

*FH swore and looked over at DT, who had just drawn a line in the ground and challenged LL*

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*LV tapped her claws impatiently against the consule... what was taking so long??... it was time to take charge of the situation... LV hated waiting*

*she opened the comm again*

LV: I'm coming in for a landing. Over and out.

*LV cut the transmission and began her descent towards one of the landing pads surrounding the temple*

----------------------------------------------------

*the Jedi at the comm station paniced mometarily and then composed himself*

Jedi: She's coming in for a landing. Looks like she's headed for landing pad 3.

*FH blinked*

FH: Say that again? It sounded like you said she was landing without permission?

Jedi: That's exactly what I said. Landing. Pad 3.

*FH swore again and looked off in the direction of pad 3, just on the south side of the temple, hidden from the main entrance... she looked back at DT... the tention between him and LL was growing... she gritted her teeth... this was going to prove to be an interesting day*

[Fewdman]

:: The data terminal in Fewd's room made all sort of exotic noises to get his attention, and it's screen flashed vivid colors. Fewd swore as he dragged himself out of dreamland and back into the waking world. He sat down at the terminal's keypad, and punched a key.

SPACE/AIR TRAFFIC OVER THE PAST HOUR:

ID: 1547X18YHJ
"Oozaru II"
REGISTERED TO: Lounge Lizard

ID: 9554455UJ15
"Cat's Claw"
REGISTERED TO: Lady Vader

<See Previous Traffic Data>

Fewd rubbed his eyes again, just to make sure he saw what he did. He blinked.
"Nope, all that stuff is there," he muttered to himself.

He cued up the comm system for flight control.
"What in the name of all things that can run backwards is going on up there?"

[Nupraptor]

Nupraptor silently let a curse out under his breath, barely audible. He hit a few buttons on his comm link, requesting a projected landing area for the Cat's Claw. As Fire strode away, he drew the hood of his cloak deep against his face and started to walk off towards the ship's landing spot. Turbogeek was going to be... occupied, it seemed. This was certainly no time for an "audience" to be granted. Lady Vader would have to deal with him. As he walked into a relatively flat spot with the zone, he saw her ship entering the atmosphere right above him. With one hand, he lightly pulled back the sides of his robes around his waist, leaving his lightsabre unobstructed, and waited for her to land.

[Lady Vader]

*the "Cat's Claw" comes through the atmosphere smoothly and noislessly, it's stealth mode having been turned on... the ship touches down lightly on the landing pad, making small whirls of dust... the landing ramp lowers and two figures clad in dark cloaks come walking down... both of their hoods conciel their faces... a large panther walks silently and closely next to the figure clad in the blackish-purple cloak*

*as the two figures step off the ramp, the one in the blacksih-purple cloak raises her left arm where a small gaunlet rests... she punches a code in and the ramp raises and locks down... a low hum is heard as the "landing" shields come up*

*as if on cue, both LV and LW remove their hoods... both survey the landing area and look up towards the temple... LV notices movement towards her side and turns... she sees a Jedi with his cloak thrown back to reveal his lightsaber... she snears and turns towards LW*

LV: The arrogance. Which one is this one? His face eludes me...

LW: I believe it's Nupraptor.

*LV snarls softly*

LV: I asked for Turbogeek.

*LV took on a scowl*

LW: Well, we'll soon find out, won't we?

*both Sith went silent as Nup finally reached them*

[Nupraptor]

When they were but a few feet away, Nupraptor called out to them in a clear and firm voice.

"Halt where you are! The audience you have requested with Jedi Master Turbogeek has been postponed as he is currently busy at the moment. State your business and I will see what I can do in his stead. I am Jedi Knight Nupraptor, a member of the Council."

[Live Wire]

*LW looks at LV questioningly*

LW: Something more important then dealing with two sith?

LV: Apparently.

*LW keeps her face neutral as she approaches Nupraptor*

LW: I suggest you tell Turbogeek that he quickly become unbusy. We are not used to dealing with underlings nor do we like to be kept waiting!

[Nupraptor]

Nupraptor straightened a bit, his face becoming a mask of iron. His cold gaze flowed calmly onto the Sith woman.

"That is out of the question. What he is dealing with is far more important than two Sith who happen to be a bit impatient. All of the Council members are peers, and so I am no 'underling'. Now, state your business with him to me, or I will arrange to have you two escorted out of here."

[Lady Vader]

*LV snarled*

LV: I didn't come all this way to be dictated and threatened by anyone.

*LW took a step back, slightly behind LV... a protective posture... LV came forward, nose to nose with the Jedi... not flinching... steal wall meeting steal wall*

*her eyes narrowed as she stared at the Jedi*

LV: I came here to request a meeting with DT. But, seeing as how he wishes to dishonor me by not showing his presence, I will content to dealing with you. I have come for my son. I was told he traveled here to tis planet. There is not much here except the GJO, therefore I know of no other place he would go. I assume you know who my son is?

*she eyed the Jedi, searching his face for any clue as to whether he knew of what she spoke of*

[Nupraptor]

Nupraptor's face softened a little, but lost none of it's iron resolve. He took a gentle step backwards.

"I know not of your son. I apologize for the... harsh welcoming, but we all are a little tense right now. I understand how strong family ties can be, and I offer you all the assistance the Greater Jedi Order can spare in helping you locate him."

[Lady Vader]

*LV blinked once, slightly taken aback by the kinder words than were previously spoken... LW, not sensing harm, came forward to stand beside LV... the panther remained near where the ramp had lowered, watching*

*LV nodded her head towards the Jedi in thanks and started to move beneath her cloak... she noticed the Jedi tense again and visibly relax when he saw her produce a picture from within the cloak... what was going on around here?... she could feel the tension in the air... it was thick with it... she dismissed the feeling for now, making a mental note to investigate further when she had the chance... she sent LW a private message via the Force to never-the-less keep her senses on alert... whatever was happening was making the Jedi nervous*

*she handed the picture to Nup*

LV: His name is Jubei. He is a student of the Calan Order. I visited the monastery and was told he'd left on his pilgrimage. After some inquireys, I found he had come here.

*she waited for the Jedi to respond*

[Fewdman]

:: Fewd ran through the halls as he buttoned his pants. He did a final inventory check: Datapad, Lightsaber, Desert Eagle, coat, pants, shirt, comlink. He then realized he was running through the halls barefoot. It mattered little now, Nup had asked for a secure perimeter, and he was going to provided it, shoes or not. Fewd slowed down as he approached the pad, he could not yet see the sith, but he certainly could sense them.

Two of them. Lady Vader was there, of course, but Live Wire was there too. Not all together surprising, but nonetheless not good. ::
"Nup, what do they want?" he querried his cousin mentally.
"Lady Vader wants her son."
"Uhm, well thats just peachy. Who is her son?"
"Jubei"

:: Fewd's mind was drawing blank sheets of paper. Well, whatever happend, he would cover Nup, and keep an eye on those two. ::

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage runs down the hall hard, his boots making quite a racket as they clickity-clack against the polished floor. His thoughts wonder as he thinks of the events ahead of him. His thoughts are cut short by his sister's voice, it cuts through his mind like a knife through butter, like it always has. Sage turns his attention to reality and finds his sister disturbed, and standing outside the radar room::

Fire:Sage! Where have you been?!

Sage:Conversing with Nakka, and knocking out Jubei among other things...

Fire:Heh? Knocking out Jubei? I always thought of him as a good guy.

Sage:That he is. I did it to protect him from himself. He doesn't know what faces him outside, I couldn't lead a sheep to be slaughtered by the hands of a wolf.....

Fire:I see.... Well, anyway, there's some more "guests" we have...

Sage:The usual I presume, uninvited, unwanted, and unreasonable?

Fire:Yep.

Sage:Who is it this time?

Fire:Lady--

Sage:Vader.

Fire:I'm afraid so.

Sage:Do you have any idea if she is accompanied by anyone?

Fire:Yes, I do. She landed moments ago, I checked the security cameras for the landing pad she chose. It's her and Live Wire, Nup is "greeting" her now.

Sage:He'll need help.

Fire:I know.

Sage:What's the situation with LL. I heard from Nakka that he's here already. What's happening?

Fire:DT and some other Jedi went out to "greet" him a few minutes ago. I think they can subdue him Sage...

Sage:You've clearly haven't fought him lately....

Fire:Whatever. All I know is Nup will need your help. He can't take two Sith on his own, he's outnumbered. And LL is outnumbered, so they don't need you there.

Sage:So..... My place is at Nuprator's side?

Fire:Yep. Now get going!

::Sage thinks a moment then realises that his sister is right. Nuprator needs him. Sage ignites his saber and spins it at his side. He starts down the hall towards the landing pad. He would be there in minutes.....::

[ReaperFett]

::Fett jogs round the corner, nearly running into Fewd. Fett carries on running, not wanting to waste any time. Fett opens the door to the outside, and looks out. a small distance infront of him, he saw Nup, talking to two people. Fett stayed back, and watched the proceedings from afar...::

[Lady Vader]

*LV saw the Jedi register once she'd said her son's name... so he indeed was here... but where?... before he could reply, another Jedi approached the landing pad through the temple, and appear through a side entrance*

*LW chuckled noticing the Jedi was barefoot and slightly out of breath... she sent a message to LV via the Force*

LW: We must have stirred up a nest of Ithorian hornets for Jedi to start showing up missing articles of clothing.

*LV merely smiled at the thought that both of them would cause such a rucous*

*moments later another Jedi arrived, bursting through the side door where the barefooted Jedi had just come from, at a dead run, his lightsaber ablaze... LV snarled and tensed as LW took up a fighting stance... LV's panther gave a low growl and had begun to circle, following the perimeter of the landing pad near the swampy jungle... she sneared at Nup*

LV: Is this how you help me to find my son?

*Nup didn't take his eyes away from the Sith... he did however gesture towards the barefoot Jedi, who in turn stopped the charging Jedi... the charging Jedi stopped, looking slightly confused... both Jedi exchanged some words and then the charging Jedi extinguished his lightsaber... LV observed, however, that he did not put it away... both she and LW relaxed slightly, but were quite alert now... the two new Jedi remained at the foot of the steps that led to the side doorway*

Nup: My apologies. As I stated before. We are dealing with a... situation. We are searching for your son as we speak.

*LV nodded but didn't stop frowning... she began to grow curious as to why the tension emitting from the various Jedi in the area was so thick... surely they weren't worried just because of two Sith on the premisis... neither LW or herself were suicidal enough to come here where they were easily outnumbered to start a fight... no, something else was happening, and it intrigued LV how it had made the Jedi nervous*

*she sent a telepathic message to her panther to investigate what she could on this "situation"... the panther immediately obeyed LV's command and disapeared into the jungle's underbrush*

*the moment the panther had disapeared the Jedi in front of her frowned*

Nup: Perhaps you should call your... pet... back here.

LV: She's not my pet, but a companion. And she probably saw a rodent of some kind. *she shrugged* Cats will be cats.

*LV smiled sweetly at Nup... she could sense from him that he hadn't believed her... not that she'd expected him to anyway*

*at that moment another Jedi came through the side entrance... he remained standing there, watching them... LV looked at the Jedi and instantly knew who it was, though they had never officially met... her eyes narrowed, and she clenched her fists under her cloak as she watched the Jedi, who in turn watched her*

*normally she couldn't have cared less about this Jedi, but only just a few days ago, his name had been mentioned to her by LL... somehow this Jedi had done something to LL, and it was somehow connected to all that training LL had been doing recently... because of this, her anger for this Jedi simmered*

*she walked towards the Jedi... suddenly ignoring Nup, walking past the two Jedi at the foot of the steps, and stopping halfway up the stairs... the other Jedi didn't stop her, but she sensed them tense at her sudden movement*

*she addressed the Jedi at the doorway, her face a stone wall with a hint of malice glinting in her eyes*

LV: Reaperfett... at last we meet.

[Gav Mortis]

Gav sat in silence, focusing on the dark energy signals eminating from the Sith on Dagobah, he reached out, scraping the surface of their subconcious he had a vague idea of what they were feeling and from that made a very general assumption of what was going on down there.

Oh come on Gav, you know you really haven't the faintest idea what could be happening down there really!

His thoughts conflicted with his feelings, with momentary thought he made a decision and sat upright in the cockpit of his Infiltrator. Silently, the ship moved slowly towards the planet, on an appropriate approach vector it neared unddetectable, hidden under it's cloak.

- - - - - - - - -

Still cloaked, The Demon glided down towards the planets surface not far from GJO headquaters, Gav wanted to be discreet and didn't want to get involved in anything he didn't need to, not yet anyway.

He lowers his ship some hundred metres above a clearing and waited and watched from afar with a greater understanding of the proceedings now, but that was not enough.

A probe was launched towards the regions around the Jedi Headquarters and he sat imaptiently awaiting it's return.

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: As LL faced off with Darth Turbogeek and the rest of the Jedi...he could sense the presence of LV, LW, and Gav. A drop of sweat collected on LL's forehead.

Oh no...they're here. I can't let them get involved in this fight. This isn't a fight to win...why can't they see this?

LL gripped his lightsaber tightly. He stared into DT's eyes...and the two locked stares, both unyielding. Slowly, LL stepped across the line in the dirt. LL's arrogant smile resumed, but the concern for his comrades was beginning to erode his disguise. ::

Where is Reaperfett, Turbogeek? I must finish what he started with me long ago. Bring him here, and maybe I won't massacre these padawans you are protecting.

[Lady Vader]

*LV waited, looking at the tall Jedi before her, trying to read his face... he didn't move or twitch, but looked back at her... was that intrigue she'd felt from him?*

*while she waited for him to respond, she listened on Iesis's thoughts, letting what the panther saw and hear form into images in her head... she saw the panther walk up to a sleek craft and sniff it... she couldn't make it out from such a close distance, but the cat's reaction was one of familiarity... LV frowned inwardly as the panther walked away from the craft to get a better look... the panther turned around... LV's eyes widened involuntarily and she looked off in the direction the panther was in, momentarily forgetting about the Jedi at the top of the stairs... That's LL's ship! He was here! But why? What on earth was here that he could...... her thought trailed off as it suddenly dawned on her*

*she looked back at Reaperfett, a new resolve of anger boiling in her, but she kept it momentarily in check... both continued to look at each other, gauging the other's strengths... and weaknesses*

[ReaperFett]

::Fett looks at Lady Vader

"Indeed we do. What brings you so far from your cosy haven?"::

[Jubei SaDherat Vader]

(The pain. The pain came first. Dull and intangible, yet as conciousness flowed back into the forefront, the pain became more precise, more intense, ringing through Jubei's body. He had been knocked out, knocked out by Sage. Jubei reached up to his mouth, wiping away a spattering of blood, and feeling in his mouth at the split in his lip. Slowly, he sat up, and heard a warning growl from Chewnaka)

Jubei: My friend, I must be going now.

(Chewnaka protested furiously)

Jubei: I know Sage wanted you to protect me. I know his intentions were pure. However, I am obligated to be an avatar of peace. It is what I have been trained to do all of my life. I have to try and avert disaster.

(Chewnaka moved between Jubei and the door)

Jubei: Chewnaka, you're going to have to hit me again if you want me to stay away.

(Chewnaka raised his arm up, and his heart got the better of him. With a moan of resignation, he let Jubei pass. The monk sprinted quickly, heading towards the open field where several Jedi were already congregated. Facing off against them, he saw a hard looking man with black and grey hair. There was something about him that seemed familiar. With curiosity, Jubei walked forward, ignoring any possible consequences and putting himself at the forefront of the showdown, in an attempt to divert it.)

[Lady Vader]

*LV eyed Fett*

LV: I've come here for my son. And now I wait for him.

*she sneared, almost a challenging look*

LV: Tell me something... are you as powerful as some say you are? Or is it just a facade?

*she watched him and saw a small muscle twitch in his cheek... she smiled inwardly*

*then it hit her... a mother's perception of her childrens were abouts is always on, and she distincly felt Jubei in the near vicinity... very near... the peaceful intentions and strong will were unmistakeable, even his thoughts were familier*

*she made another connection with Iesis to see where the panther was... it looked like somewhere near the front of the temple... yes, she could "see" the temple entrance through the brush and trees*

*during this time, she had not removed her eyes from the Jedi standing before her... but her motherly instincts to be with her child was overwhelming her... she made a move towards the direction of the entrance to the temple, but one of the Jedi, the barefooted one, blocked her path, while the other tensed slightly*

*she narrowed her eyes*

LV: Let me pass.

*Nup had already come to stand at the foot of the stairs still keeping an eye on LW, while LW hung back a few steps*

*LV swore inwardly as she began to plan... four Jedi before her... against herself and LW? it was doable, but hardly neccessary yet... her son just a few meters ahead... LL somewhere on these foresaken Jedi grounds... an army of jittery Jedi swarming around inside the palace like a load of Ithorian hornets*

*she turned back to Fett, all diplomacy gone*

LV: I sense my son, I want to see him... NOW. Either let me pass to where he is, or...

*she trailed off... she didn't belive in threats... she meerly stared at the Jedi, her anger evident in her eyes... that was all the message the Jedi needed... for now*

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage runs down the hall, his boots clicking under him. He's about a minute away from the exit to the launch pad, he's also near the main entrance of the Palace. He notices out of the corner of his eye, dozens of Jedi outside, surely LL had arrived. It wasn't where he was need though, he was needed at the landing pad. Then he got the call, his comm link buzzed annoyingly. He stopped in his tracks. He quickly unignied his lightsaber and clipped it to his belt. With his now free hand he answered his comm link::

Sage:What is it Chewnakka.

Chewnakka:The kid's gone.

Sage:What?!

Chewnakka:I'm sorry Sage, I let you down. I just didn't have the guts to hit him. It's like hitting a five year old, he doesn't know any better, and it feels wrong.

Sage:I understand. Where is he?

Chewnakka:Well, that's the bad part. See, I'm looking out the window right now and.....

Sage:And what?

Chewnakka:He's walking right for LL and DT.

Sage:This is not good Nakka. This is not good!

Chewnakka:Tell me about it.

Sage:I knew this would happen. He's going to get himself killed!

Chewnakka:I'm going after him.

Sage:Good. I'll meet you there.

Chewnakka:You ready buddy?

Sage:Always am.

::Chewnakka signed off. Sage clips the comm link back to his belt. He inhales deep and exales with a sigh. Sage runs out the main entrance. He gets there quickly. As he pushes open the door the various mumbling of his fellow Jedi about what is happening fills his ears. He weaves in and out of them making his way for the steps. He ignites his saber as he sees Jubei making his way for LL and DT, who are apparently having a heated argument, or it seems that way atleast. Sage looks at his ship for a minute as the side door opens and closes behind Chewnakka. Chewnakka walks confidently after Jubei, far behind. He's armed with his shotgun and ammunition. Sage starts down the long steps toward DT.......::

[Live Wire]

*LW walked towards the small group assemble at the stairs to the side door*

*her hand had already gone to her saber in the event she would need it, but the movement had not been caught due to the fact her hand was hidden by the thick cloak that surrounded her*

*she could sense the urgency in LV to find her son and be with him, and she could also sense LV was not too happy with the fact her son was on a Jedi controled planet, but the she hid it well from the Jedi*

*LW shook her head*

Why did everything always have to turn into a confontation?

*she waited for the outcome, ready to back her long time friend*

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: LL notices the bald-headed newcomer approaching ::

So...one of your padawans has enough gall to step forward and try to stop me. I'm impressed, Turbogeek. Perhaps you two can work together and try to stop me.

:: LL ignites his lightsaber, and runs toward DT ::

[Lady Vader]

*LV felt a surge in the Force... a strong surge... an unmistakeable one... and apparently the other Jedi around her had felt it also... everyone in the small clearing tensed*

*she made quick contact with her panther who had just cleared the lower brush and had a clear view of the temple front... much to LV's horror, there charged LL straight for DT, who was backed by at least two dozen Jedi... and, there, at the front of the line was Jubei... her eyes widened... Emperor's Black Bones! Loungie won't know who that is! He's never met Jubei before! Damn it!... LV sensed her panther wanting to move into action and had to command her to stay down**

*she whirled, looking momentraily at LW who was already moving, throwing aside her cloak revealing her saber in her hand... LV leap high and landed just behind the gathered Jedi at the stairs and threw off her cloak as well, and unraveling her electric-lazer whip*

LV: Forgive my sudden change of mood, but I see no action in bringing my son to me. I will take care of this on my own.

*she began to head for the temple front when she was blocked by Nup, his ignited saber in his hand... she heard LW's lightsaber snap-hiss and come to life... LV herself powered up her whip and it came to life with a soft hum, glowing slightly*

Nup: I'm afraid I can't let you pass.

*the other Jedi were starting to fan out... LV noticed Fett moving to stand by Nup*

LV: Out of my way!

*Fett had calmly gone for his saber and was now holding it in his hand... he shoock his head*

Fett: We don't exactly permit Sith to wander the Jedi grounds like that.

*LV snarled and unsheathed her six inch poisonous claws**

*at that moment Iesis, her panther, came shooting out of the underbrush with a horrific roar, knocking the had-been charging Jedi to the ground, clawing him horribly and lashing her tail at him... the poison from her claws and tail surged into his body, burning him, making him writhe and scream in agony on the ground... the panther leapt away back into the brush, disapearing*

*the screaming Jedi was down... LV heard LW move towards the barefooted Jedi... Nup moved to intercept... LV unfurled her whip and let it fly at Fett's hand knocking his lightsaber out of his hand and burning his wrist...
..................................
then all hell broke lose*

[Nupraptor]

In less than an instant, Nupraptor had his lightsabre in hand, a purple glow filling the adjacent area. His deamnor was like that of cut iron. He raised the blade of it and pointed it to Lady Vader, a scowl crossing his features.

"You have acted out of aggression towards us. I cannot be held responsible for the consquences hereafter."

Dissapearing into a burst of speed, Nupraptor became a blur of movement as he dashed towards the Sith woman. She steadied herself for his attack, raising her weapon a bit higher. Nup instead took advantage of the opening she left in doing this by dropping to the ground in a slide, twisting himself when he reached her so as to sweep her legs out from under her. She fell to the ground with a thump as he stood back up. Pointing his weapon down at her, he spoke:

"Leave, or I will be forced to show you the burning fury of justice."

[Lady Vader]

LV: I follow no ones orders, peon! Especially not from you!!

*LV snarled and Force pushed Nup away, sending him crashing against Fett, toppling both Jedi into a heap of arms and legs... she jumped easily to her feet, putting her whip at her hip and igniting her double bladed lightsaber, snapping the handle making two crimson lightsabers*

LV: I will go to my son, even if that means having to shred you to ribbons with my bare claws!

*and that threat was not empty... her claws had been known to do such a thing... and then some*

*she sensed LW having no problem with the barefooted Jedi and saw her send a huge bolt of lightning at him, making him crash against the unyielding stone wall and fall unconcious... LW came to stand by LV, panting slightly, but with an evil grin on her face*

*both Sith squared off and faced the two remaining Jedi*

[Live Wire]

*Live Wire's face was stony as she held her saber in her right hand. Her left was crackling with energy ready to strike. Her yellow saber reflected against her liquidy dark eyes. Telepathically she said to LV I'll take care of Nupraptor. You get Reaperfett. She heared LV respond affirmatively and together the two sith women moved against the two remaining jedi.*

*LW clashed saber's with Nupraptor who tried his leg sweeping move on her but she was ready for it. She jumped over his leg and responded and elbow in his face. Nupraptor stumbled backwards as LW came at him again. He blocked her saber and with her free hand she sent a blast of lightening right at his chest that sent him flying backwards. Smiling LW said*

And that was with my left hand!

[Lady Vader]

*LV advanced on Fett, who had by now regained his feet and lightsaber... he was stil rubbing his right wrist where a huge welt was growing from the burn the whip had left*

Fett: That was so unneccessary.

*LV snarled and lunged at him, sweeping one saber towards his neck and the other at his mid-section, both going in opposite directions, meant to slice the Jedi into three parts*

*the Jedi was quick... he leapt, doing a somersault and landing behind LV, avoiding the sabers*

*through the Force LV had anticipated this move, and lashed out with her leg, kicking it behind her with enough force to dent a star fighter... the Jedi went sailing through the air... he began to right himself for landing, but LV sent a boulder his way, smashing his side, making him lose his previous momentum and go crashing against the stone wall of the temple... he landed near the barefooted Jedi who was still unconcious*

*LV stood her ground, her entire body starting to crackle with the anger being released*

*the Jedi stood and swiped a small trickle of blood dripping down his chin from the impact... he looked up and ignited his lightsaber*

Fett: No more Mister Nice Jedi.

*he charged toward the Sith*

[Gav Mortis]

At last. I've been waiting long enough

Gav sighed with relief as he heard the probe droid return, once it had successfully docked within the ship he began reading the data it provided, schematics of the Jedi HQ exterior, weapon emplacements and other such protection. But then he came across the pictures of the ongoing conflicts between the Jedi and his fellow Sith:

CONFLICT STATUS REPORT_

LOCATION: Near Jedi HQ entrance:

Sith: Lounge Lizard

Jedi: Darth Turbogeek and unknown.

LOCATION: Outskirts of Jedi grounds-East side:

Sith: Lady Vader and Live Wire

Jedi: Nupraptor and ReaperFett

_END OF REPORT

"I can't interfere with Lounge Lizard's battle, that is one only he can fight" concluded Gav thoughtfully "LW and LV are equally numbered, they can take care of themselves. Looks like I'll just have to go and pick a fight."

With that moment the Infiltrator moved towards the Jedi HQ and as it flew over,it momentarily decloaked giving Gav enough time to jump out and fall towards one of it's gun emplacements. The ship recloaked and he fired a sytherope dispenser towards a gaurd tower and swung around from it kicking the operator of the gun turrett over the wall, crashing to the ground on a rendevouz with death.

"Now. Let's see if this get's me any attention..."

Activating the turbolaser battery, he rotated it to aim inwards towards the HQ below and opened fire, he took out three gunemplacements in his line of fire before they had time to react and continued his assault, heavy laser fire raining down upon military personell below.

Soon several fires were ablaze and so Gav turned once more, taking out some numbers of X-Wings in a hanger nearby. Finally, his impulsive outburst of destruction ended and he took his lightsaber and caressed it's handle impatiently, waiting for a challenge.

"Here Jedi, Jedi, Jedi..." he whispered, looking all around for a victim or two.

[Lady Vader]

OOC: *nudges hell... kicks it... then shakes it violently* break loose DAMN IT!! *keeps pounding hell till it does something*

[Gav Mortis]

*Hell yawns* :)

[Lady Vader]

OOC: *throws hands up in exasperation and grumbles* maybe it'll freeze over *keeps punching, kicking, elbowing, kneeing, bashing, pounding, slashing... anything... waiting for hell to break loose in ANY direction*

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage looks briefly at the Guardtower as shots ring out from atop of it. His feet start to shift in it's direction but he spots several Jedi already headed for it, his thoughts return back to his situation. He spots Jubei getting dangerously close, he decides he must stop him, or atleast save him from death. He's taken taken Jubei as a responsibility, he has a good feeling about the young man, and his innocent way about him brings Sage to feel like he must protect him, they have also become good friends in the short time they have known each other. Just as Sage starts down the steps a Jedi Padawan grabs his shoulder from behind. Sage stops::

Jedi Padawan:Master Turbogeek has requested for us to stay ba--

::Sage turns around to face the Padawan::

Sage:You were saying?

Jedi Padawan:o h, I'm sorry Mr. Hazzard. I didn't know it was you!

Sage:Uh-huh.

Jedi Padawan:Proceed as desired sir.

::The Padawan gives a uneasy smile. Sage jogs down the steps toward Jubei. LL eyes him as he sees Sage trotting down the steps::

Sage:What brings you here LL?

::It was a useless attempt at being nice to the Sith. LL ignores the pitiful attempt. Sage reaches the bottom, he stands side to side with DT::

Sage:Fine, don't answer.

::Sage unclips his Lightsaber from his belt and ignites it::

Sage:So, how's it going to be LL? You going to explain yourself, or are we to assume you're foolish enough to look for trouble at a sacred place like this? With a army of Jedi wanting to help you find what you seek.

::Sage smirks::

[Darth Turbogeek]

:: DT pushes Sage backwards

DT : Dont interfere unless I am in trouble.

He addresses LL

DT : You think I am concerned with protecting anyone? I can see right through you I can. You want a fight, a real fight...?

OOC : Damn it! I have to rewrite this cool post that ezboard lost...

The Jedi Master ignites his sabre 'Athona', striking the ground, sparks fly as he cuts a line in the ground and takes three steps back. He settles into a defensive stance, eyes blazing at the Sith who is coming at him

What in the Force does he think he's doing? He'll lose against me and he's certainly got no chance if I choose to allow anyone else into this fight. What does this fool think he can gain from this? There seems however something wrong with his sense. A desperation. Why?

The Jedi Master calls on the Force and builds a pre-emptive Force shield. Now ready, he waits fo the right time to strike::

[Sage Hazzard]

I'm actually here to protect Jubei sir, I know you don't need my help, but he does.

::Sage eyes the still approaching Jubei. A thought enters into his head, a very good idea.... He uses the Force to create a invisible wall infront of Jubei. Jubei feels the invisible wall, his face shows his understandible confusion. He keeps examining the wall, trying to get around it::

Sage:That should hold him until Nakka can get to him....

::Sage stands a about 10 feet behind DT. Ready to help::

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: LL charges toward DT, his lightsaber twirling around his body like a dancing flame, his body moving fluidly and yet seemingly slow in the sands of time, like a fiery recollection of a warrior poet's epic tales. LL's lightsaber meets DT's, the shimmering flash throwing a twinkle of light into LL's eyes as he braces...then brings his saber back. DT and LL begin to trade attacks, like a fateful ballet on the edge of annihilation, the two fighters square off as the whole group around them becomes silent. The echoes of clashing saber blades thunder like a drum cadence...both fighters can sense the levity and importance of the fateful meeting. The blades begin to blur into waves of light, like the ghosts of the past warning ominously that this fight will be final showdown of fates. DT's face shows a sense of purpose, to be the bastion of right that he has represented for years. LL's face seems intent, but at the same time, as if he were somewhere else. As the fight rages on...both combatants meet force with force, engorging the swamp with a symphony of light and sound. Sabers clash in a fast and furious pace, but as the battle goes on, DT begins to suspect something, something that he is not prepared for, and doesn't understand.

LL is not taking the initiative to strike, moving his saber only enough to get a block from DT. Why would LL not attack? What was he trying to do? ::

[ReaperFett]

::Fett jumps into the air, and catches LV's head inbetween his legs. Twisting his legs, he sends LV to the floor. Fett gets up, and assumes a battle stance.

"I don't know why you're here. I don't care why you're here. All I care about is that you leave. You aren't coming past"::

[Lady Vader]

*LV shakes her head and comes into a crouched position*

LV: Ya know what I dispise? It's a man that doesn't know how to treat a lady properly.

*without warning, she sends a powerful bolt of Force Destruction towards Fett... his eyes widen and he jumps to the side avoiding the blast only to be met by a crimson lightsaber heading for his head... he's slightly taken aback by the speed, but reacts instantly meeting her saber with his own... both apontents face each other, their lightsabers pressing against each other*

Fett: Nice moves.

LV: I'm proud of them.

*she moves to the side and under him, letting him fall slightly forward due to the fact he had been pushing against her lightsaber... she makes a small turn close to the ground, bringing her leg around smashing into the Jedi, toppling him over... he instantly springs to his feet*

*LV snarls and lights the second lightsaber, charging towards the Jedi... both of her sabers work fast, pummeling the Jedi's lightsaber*

LV: Ya know... this would... go... a lot... faster if... you'd... just lie down... and die!

Fett: Ladies... first!

*both Sith and Jedi clash lightsabers... out of the corner of her eye, LV notices her panther prowling on the outskirts of the landing pad... she looks at the panther momentarily... one message sent and recieved*

*with a screetching roar, the large cat bounds out of the brush, getting close to the Jedi, but not too close... Fett momentarily turns, meaning to slash the creature in two, but LV sends a booted foot into his side with a satisfying crack... with a slight turn of her body, the panther sends her tail lashing at the Jedi's legs, catching only one and burning it fiercly with her poison-tipped tail... the moment she's finished, she instantly runs back into the brush, disapearing*

*Fett stumbles slightly, compensating by putting most of his weight on his good leg... one hand massages his side*

Fett: Damn cat!

*LV snears*

LV: Oh come now. I thought Jedi were suppose to respect all life.

*Fett narrows his eyes and grits his teeth*

Fett: Yeah, but not when it attacks you!

*LV gives him an innocent smile*

LV: She was just acting on instinct.

*Fett frowns, knowing full well LV had sent a message to the panther*

Fett: Instinct my arse!

*LV twisted her face in rage... This is taking too long. I need to get to Jubei!*

*both Sith and Jedi continue their fight... trying to gain supremesy over the other, yet neither of them succeeding*

[Firebird1]

*Firebird1's ship "The Destronger" is flying through space enroute to the planet Naboo when Firebird1 feels something he cannot explain. He senses a climatic battle between dark and light and wonders where it is coming from. Firebird1 follows the feeling, wondering what he will find at the battle field.*

[Nupraptor]

Nupraptor lands on the ground in a seated position, sliding back a little on the ground. He grimaces, bringing one hand to lightly touch the burn on his chest. Putting the other hand on the ground, he pushes himself to stand again, lightsabre still ignited. He turns his cold gaze level to Live Wire, his right eye pulsing with energy. In a flash, Nupraptor was gone from where he was standing and on top her, his weapon's blade creating a purple glow in the air as he struck with it repeatedly, each blow skillfully blocked by the Sith.

Seeing that attacking like this wasn't going to work, he decided to try something a little different. He brought his knee up in a quick movement, letting it connect with LW's abdomen. She let out a grunt as the air was knocked from her, and Nupraptor took advantage of the opening, slashing with his sabre to make a shallow cut in her side before hopping back a few feet.

[Lady Vader]

*LV sensed the sudden surge of pain from her friend and snarled*

*still tangled with Fett, she sent a quick message to Iesis*

*the large cat instantly responded, jumping from behind a boulder directly behind Nup... Nup turned slightly, but was hit by another bolt from LW... he turned his attention back towards the Sith*

*suddenly a huge explosion of pain erupted in his head and he grabbed his hind quarters*

Nup: What the...?!?!

*he brought his hand around to look at it and saw it covered with blood and puss... LW had to contain her laughter... Iesis, while Nup had been distracted by the lightning bolt, had crept behind the Jedi and viciously slashed at his rear with her poison-tipped claws, leaving a welted, swollen, pussing gash... she'd then disapeared again into the brush, not to be seen or heard from again until called by her mistress*

[Live Wire]

*LW sends a kick to Nupraptors stomach that sends him flying backwards onto his shredded rear. Smiling she stands back keeping her saber ready*

LW: Hey LV! Has Iesis had her shots lately?

LV: No. Why you ask? *chuckles*

LW: No reason. Just checking.

*As Nupraptor grimaces in pain LW runs over and slashes at his midsection but he manages to bring his saber up and a crackling is heard as the two blades meet. LW applies pressure lowering the sabers towards Nupraptor slowly*

LW: Give it up Jedi! You are making this harder then it needs to be. You don't have to die over this!

[Fewdman]

:: Suddenly, LW is lifted off her feet and tossed two meters back. Fewd is dragging himself up against the wall, Desert Eagle in his right hand, active lightsaber in his left. His aim is steady. A look of simple determination is etched upon his face. His thumb flips a switch on the DE, and dug in the metal it says "Dead MoFo." Fewd coughs once and slowly walks twoard his downed comrade. ::

[Lady Vader]

*Lv continues clashing sabers with Fett, at one point lunging and kicking him squarely in the stomache*

*at the same moment, she sees LW go sailing through the air, and slows her descent using the Force*

*LW look over at LV and nods her thanks, charging back toward Nup*

*LV looks over at the barefooted Jedi, stummbling towards the writhing Jedi, now lying on the floor in a fetal position*

*she has no more time to think as Fett comes at her again... the fight resumes*

[Live Wire]

LW: You shouldn't have done that!

*LW charges at the barefoot jedi who stands ready for her. At the last second before she reaches him LW somersaults over his head and kicks him in the small of the back. As the barefoot jedi stumbles forward LW hits him with a blast of lightning*

LW: Why do you jedi have to make everything difficult!!!!

[Fewdman]

:: The lightning dances about Fewd, and the Jedi's body jerks about of its own accord, but most of the lightning is going into his Desert Eagle. The gun is begging to warm unaturally. There is simply too much engergy in the power cell, and it must be discharged. Fewd certainly could aim while on his knees.::

He wills his arm to behave, tries hard to point it at LW's head, and pulls the trigger. ::

"Because :: cough :: we're stubborn."

A loud crack is heard, followed by an even noisier boom. LW is flipped as the containment field surrounding the air breaks with contact, but it only hit her in the shoulder. Fewd coughs twice and falls forward.::

"Fett?" Fewd groans.
"I'm a bit busy at the momen..." Fett dodges a clawed swipe from LV, and jumps back.
"Let her get her son, dammit. It's not worth all this trouble."


OOC: EDIT: Damnit, typed LV when I meant to type LW. Live Wire got the zap, not LV. Sorry for any possible confusion.

[Live Wire]

OOC: Oh fine! It's always me! =Þ:::::: *hee hee*


IC:
*LW picks herself up ready to strike at the jedi but pauses for a moment when she hears the jedi speak. Do her ears decieve her???? Were these jedi actualy going to be reasonable. Out of the corner of her eye she see's fett pause in surprise and get flattened by LV who also pauses in surprise. The two sith women look at each other in shock as the jedi pick themselves up off of the floor. A momentary truce called LV asks*

LV: You will let us pass???

*They can see the hesitation in the jedi but there was also the desire to end the needless conflict. The sith were not there to cause trouble.*

EDIT: made slight change to allow for damage.

[Lady Vader]

*LV blinked several times... still letting the Jedi's words sink in... They were going to let us pass?... yet the elder Jedi had said nothing to agree with the barefooted Jedi*

*to show she was willing to call a momentary truce, she extinguished both her lightsabers, connecting them together again, and clipping it to her side... she did the same with her whip, coiling it and placing it at her hip, but she let the power cell remain on... she did, however, keep her claws unsheathed... she was willing to put aside differences for now, but she wasn't stupid as to make herself completely defenseless... but it was true what LW had said... they were there only for LV's son, not to cause trouble*

*she saw LW look at her, and follow suit, extinguishing the yellow blade, but she still held onto her lightsaber... she came to stand a few feet away from LV*

*both Jedi watched the Sith unwarily, yet seemed to be conversing among themselves with their eyes, looking at each other, sending each other private messages, trying to ascertain the situation that had just transpired*

*LV took a step forward*

LV: You will let us pass then? I know Jubei is here, I can feel him, just over there... *she jestured with her head*

*LW sighed*

LW: We didn't come here to start petty conflicts. We just came for the boy.

*both fell silent, waiting for the Jedi to respond*

[ReaperFett]

::Fett deignites his saber, and leans up against the door.

"YOu aint going anywhere, but I will let you see your son. Fewd, get him"::

[Fewdman]

Fewd drags himself off the ground, and pulls his ever-present datapad out of his jacket. He calls up the current on base visitor list, and search for Jubei. His picture appears on the screen. Fewd starts a computer search to match the image with recent security cam records...

MATCH FOUND : Location - Landing Pad 3.

Morgan noted that he was on Pad 4. He glanced off in the direction of Pad 3, observing the crowd...
And noticed that the Lounge Lizard was dead smack in the middle of it, with Jubei on the outskirts.

"Fett, it's not quite that simple. See that crowd over there?"
Fett nodded.
"Jubei is in that crowd, and Lounge Lizard is in the middle of it. Any plans, fearless leader?"

[ReaperFett]

::Fett turns to look at Fewd.

"Yes. Go and get him"::

[Fewdman]

:: Forcing his body into a trot, Fewd heads off for Jubie. With any luck, he would be able to get him out of here without getting anyone killed, he hoped. ::

[Jubei SaDherat Vader]

(Jubei watched as LL and DT continued their duel. Everything, the speed, the intensity, the grace of the two fighters was simply marvelous. Jubei blinked several times, trying to find the pace of the action that exceeded anything he had ever seen. The flash of light, the blur of motion, it was as if it were a rhapsody of sight, music played for the eyes. Jubei blinked hard again as he realized that something so beautiful could harbor something so terrible. Jubei knew that such things as these ended with death. Jubei looked down at his opened hands and cursed them, there was nothing within his power to stop the tragedy that now seemed imminent. Life taking life...the ultimate sin. The two fighters teetered on the edge of eternity, and Jubei could only watch in utter sadness as he understood the ultimate fate of the encounter.

It was at that time that Jubei's helplessness and his innate knowledge of the conflict sparked something inside of him, something that he was not sure existed at all)

Jubei: I must now become a Jedi. The power to end conflict is not mine yet.

(Jubei watched the fight again. As he relaxed his eyes, he took in the full pace of action, noting every block, strike, parry, and thrust of the fighters. Master Turbogeek was astounding, his body moving as smoothly as water, twisting to conform to the needs of the now. The other fighter was just as skilled, but...different. His aims were apparently not the same as Turbogeek's. He moved just as fast, but never made a true aggressive strike towards Turbogeek. He only blocked and feinted, to encourage Master Turbogeek to attack again. Jubei looked into the hard eyes of this invader, this warlord. They were dark eyes...eyes unyielding. Wait. Jubei looked deeper. What was it he saw in those eyes? It was as if he was peering into a rose-tinted mirror...seeing a ghost of himself. No, not of himself, or was it? This was a man who had seen death. Not just of others, but of his own. What secret did these eyes keep?

Jubei's mouth opened in shock as he dropped his prayer beads to the ground. This man was not fighting. Not fighting at all. Jubei looked again at those hard eyes, those cold, dark eyes...and saw them blink away a tear. Jubei began to tremble...this was all too wrong. Could the other Jedi not see?!? Those eyes...they seemed to be looking directly at HIM! Jubei dropped to his knees, unable to stand. The reluctant grief coming from the invader was so alien, and yet so familiar. One thing, however, must be done.)

Jubei: MASTER TURBOGEEK!! STOP FIGHTING!!! HE WANTS YOU TO KILL HIM!!! DON'T DO IT!!!

[Darth Turbogeek]

:: The battle had been going for .... who knew how long? when you were fighting with the Force, time seemed to not matter. In many ways it truly didn't.

The Jedi Master swept an attack at the Sith's leg's, Lizard parried and nearly stumbled as the follow up attack didnt come. All fighting was a dance, the movements interlocked and it was those who fell out fo step who lost. Not many realised that you never just attack, you set up, using combinations to create opportunities, to lead you opponent to their own failing.

Hence, The Jedi noted something odd. Yes, Lizard was fighting well, but there was something not right. He finally pinned it in his own mind.

Lounge Lizard does not attack!

Turbogeek tests by leaving a small opening an attack could use, certainly one like Lounge lIzard... a small misstep that placed the balance your weight wrong.

Lounge Lizard did not take the chance.

????

The fgiht continued, Turbogeek pressing the attack, but not fully forcing it, puzzled and now vey wary. What trick was this? He stares into Lounge Lizard's eyes..

What in the Force?

"MASTER TURBOGEEK!! STOP FIGHTING!!! HE WANTS YOU TO KILL HIM!!! DON'T DO IT!!!"

It's too late... Turbogeek's blade swings into Lounge Lizard's head....

[Darth Turbogeek]

:: ..... the blade shuts down as it sweeps past Lounge Lizard's ear, while a follow up high side knck cracks Lounge Lizard under the jaw, sending the Sith stumbling back.

Breathing deeply, the Athon'as blade is refired up and the Jedi readvances again.

He wants to die? Why??? ::

[Lady Vader]

*LV frowned at Fett and nodded her head*

LV: Very well, then.

*both Sith waited for the barefooted Jedi... Fett called him Fewd... to get Jubei*

*she folded her arms across her chest, still irritated that time had been waisted like this... she looked momentarily off into the jungle, knowing full well her panther was lurking in the shadows, waiting, watching, much as she was*

*suddenly LV stiffened... her eyes darted for a second in the direction she had "heard" the cry... she'd actually felt it more than heard it... it had come from Jubei... and she hadn't liked what she'd heard*

*she snarled softly under her breath and only LW heard her... the other Sith looked over at her... LV had no choice... the agony was too great to ignore*

*LV made a move to run towards the dense swampy jungle and towards the front of the Temple, but Fett somersaulted and blocked her path*

*LV snarled and raised her clawed hands... LW ignited her saber*

LV: Let me pass!

*Fett looked at the two Sith*

Fett: I said you son would be brought to you.

LV: Not good enough! I feel his agony! I must go!!

Fett: I said no!

*LV snarled and lunged at Fett, claws extended towards his throat... LW aimed at his midsection with her lightsaber... Fett prepared for the fight about to ensue*

[Fewdman]

Fewd sensed movement where Fett and his company was. He decided not to glance back. Hopefully, the Jedi Master would take good care of himself. Maybe if I hurry up, I can pacify this cranky Sith Lordess...

"Jubie! Your mother is looking for you! Juuuubiiiieeeeeeee!"

[Lady Vader]

*Fett ducked and rolled, narrowly missing both claws and lightsaber... in the same instant he ignited his own lightsaber*

*LV was still feeling the turmoil within Jubei, and it was eating at her, not be able to help her son... she leapt again towards Fett, claws extended and in an X formation, meant to cleave his head from his neck*

*Fett's lightsaber came down and met her claws in the middle of the X, hoping to sever the deadly weapons*

*sparks and smoke flew and both oponents stood there, Fett's lightsaber in the center of the X made by LV's claws*

Fett: What the?...

*LV smiled sadistically*

LV: Fool! My claws are made of adamantium-lazer steel. What makes them special is that each one has a small device in them similar to lightsabers, yet the lazer doesn't escape the adamantium claw itself. Nifty, aren't they?

*she pushes upward with all her might, sending Fett and his lightsaber tumbling backwards, right into LW's path... he swings around to meet her lightsaber and parries with her for awhile while LV moves around Fett*

*sensing danger behind him, he Force pushes LW and swirls around to catch LV's wrist in his hand as her claws were aiming towards his face... he noticed a clear, orderless liquid oozing from the very tips of the claws*

LV: I see you've noticed my other surprise.

*she snarled and lashed out with her foot, sending him sprawling and rolling to avoid a hand, claws held downward, jabbed into the ground where he had fallen*

*LW and LV continued to fight Fett, both strategically taking turns, wearing him out... LV waiting for just the right moment to strike*

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: LL stopped his advance on Turbogeek, turning to the young man who just shouted the warning. Damn him! LL scowled deeply, he was going to try and undo EVERYTHING! Even Turbogeek had now sensed it...no! Something now must be done! LL gripped his fist until his knuckles were white, turning towards the young man. ::

Damn your insolence! Get away from our fight, boy! You know NOTHING!

:: Suddenly, an idea formed in LL's head. If Turbogeek truly did know LL's intentions now, then he might be very reluctant to finish him off. After all, Jedi do not kill wantonly. LL scowled, and looked again at the boy. However...if Turbogeek HAD to intervene...perhaps even to save someone's life? Yes... LL looked back at DT ::

You should really learn to control the tongues of your Padawans. It will cost this young one's life, Turbogeek.

:: LL turned again to the monk ::

How dare you intervene in my fight...now I will show you the full consequences of incurring my wrath!

:: LL runs at full speed towards the young man, and drives a double-handed blow across the left side of his face, sending the peaceful monk sprawling. As he lies on the ground bleeding slightly from his mouth, LL advances on him... ::

You should have never interfered, whoever you are. You obviously do not know the full danger you are now in. I will send you to Hell myself for your disrespect!

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage watches in horror as LL makes the attack on Jubei. How could he let this happen? The boy was his responsibility, he was supposed to protect him. If it wasn't for him he wouldn't have gotten into this. Sage makes his decision, he must fight for the boy, even if it's against Master Trubogeek's wishes. Sage ignites his saber and darts towards LL with speed that could only be explained by the Force::

Lounge Lizard! Step away from the boy or pay dearly!

::Sage swings his saber elagantly at his side as he runs for LL and Jubei...::

[Fewdman]

OOC: Well... wtf am i supposed to do then?

[The Lounge Lizard]

OOC: Fewd...please edit that out! He's not supposed to know!
No offense, just something supposed to be secret.

[Sage Hazzard]

OOC:Even I knew that.... :D It's supposed to be like a Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker thing I believe, not sure... :D

Anyway LL, just act like it didn't happen, ignore his post until either him or a moderator edits his post.

[Lady Vader]

*as LV lunged for Fett again, she staggared slightly, as if struck... she looked off in the direction where she knew Jubei stood*

LV: Jubei.....

*she took a step in the direction where the gathered Jedi could just barely be seen... suddenly her danger sense flaired as Fett came at both Sith his his saber*

*LV rolled to one side as LW dove for the other, creating a break bewteen them and sending the Jedi stumbling forward where they had just stood*

*LV got to her feet, claws still gleaming, wanting a target to sink into*

LV: I sense my son is in danger! I must be allowed to go to him!

Fett: Nice try! But that's still not going to convince me to let you pass!

*LW lunged at Fett's side, causing him to swivel on his foot to meet her saber thrust... both fought and parried*

*LV sent a message to her panther lurking in the shadows just ahead of her... Go to the gathering at the front of the Temple. Tell me what you see, and find Jubei.... LV brought her attention back to the Jedi as the panther bounded off in the direction of the Temple front, just a few meters to their side*

*all the while they'd been fighting, LV and LW had been leading Fett towards the gathered Jedi... it wasn't that either of the Sith wanted to get the other Jedi involved, but they did want to know what the gathering was all about... LV had an idea, but she kept throwing that idea aside, hoping against all hope that it wasn't true*

*Fett stumbled and instantly regained his balance as LW flipped backward, avoiding a sweep to her feet by his saber... LV charged, ramming her full body weight into his side, then flipped over him, avoiding the flailing saber*

*Fett coughed once and glared at LV... he made a move to run towards her, but she leapt over his head, once again placing herself between him and the gathered Jedi in the distance... this seemed to urk him... he obviously didn't want them traveling any closer towards the temple front and realized they were herding him in that direction... without the other Jedi to help him contain the two Sith, it was getting to be more and more difficult to keep them coraled in one spot... a few more meters and they would be there at the temple front*

*LW leapt and landed just behnd him, kicking him in the side... he staggered forward, but not before he could lash out with his own foot and conect with her middle... she flopped backwards and rolled, regaining her feet with a wince*

LW: Didn't your mother ever teach you not to treat a lady so?

*LW came at Fett again, swinging her saber like a mad-woman... making him take the defensive so as not to be cut to pieces... at the same instant LV came at his other side, swinging with her claws, but he ducked at the last second, nearly getting a new haircut*

*the three combatants kept the fight going, but it was obvious the Jedi was begining to weaken slightly from the onslaught... both Sith continued to advance on the Jedi, herding him towards the gathered group at the temple front*

[Jubei SaDherat Vader]

(Jubei slowly stands up, the dripping blood from his lip stains his white robe in a dabbling of red spots. He stares at the attacker, and into those strange eyes. Suddenly he hears commotion, as Fewdman and Sage begin running towards him in his defense. Something was not right. The attacker stared at him with that same nearly-pleading stare. What pain could be in this man's heart to wish for something so drastic? Jubei hadn't much time...he turned to Fewd and Sage)

Jubei: Fewd, Sage, stay away!!! Don't step in his path!

(Jubei turned back just in time to receive a blow to the stomach from LL. The shock sent all the air forcefully out of Jubei's lungs, doubling him over, where he met LL's knee. Jubei's sight faded to black with luminescent red starlights, as he felt and heard the wet snap of a broken nose. Jubei fell to his back with the momentum, watching the world spin upwards around him. As his head fell to the side, he saw that Sage and Fewd were indeed obeying his wishes. Jubei groggily looked upwards with blurry vision at the approaching LL. What was this man trying to do? Why did he want the suffering he was bringing upon him?)

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: The young monk puts up little fight, and is quickly beaten across the battleground. Several Jedi move to aid him, but he frantically tells them to stop. The fool. LL truly wonders if he is onto him. No, absolutely not. Nobody could be that astute. LL picks up the monk by the collar of his robe. His face, although blood-smeared, is serene...and his eyes, they seem to stare into him. Shaking the stare away, LL backhands the monk, who falls back down to the ground. For good measure, LL drops down and begins to punch him above the kidneys. The monk's eyes close and he begins saying something repeatedly ::

You are forgiven...You are forgiven...

:: With every utterance of the phrase, LL becomes more enraged, the punches become harder, and his scowl deepens ::

[Fewdman]

:: Fewd was trying his best to respect the monk's wishes of non-interference, but letting Jubie get killed would do no one good. Morgan's eyes roll back for a second, his eyelids flutter and then he steadys his gaze upon Lounge Lizard. Maintaining his gazes he pulls his hands back to his chest, and shoves forward.

Lounge Lizard is tossed of the unfortunate monk, and Fewd runs forward.

"Sage, hold LL off, but don't be agressive, just keep your head on your shoulders.!"

:: Sage nods and assumes a defensive stance while Fewd runs for the downed man, slipping his arms under the monk's shoulders. He starts to drag him back twoards the angry Sith women as fast as he can. ::

[The Lounge Lizard]

:: LL sees a blur of motion to his right, and notices Sage approaching him. Quickly, he activates his saber, connecting with Sage's as he swings. The two fighters begin exchanging repeated attacks, parrying and dodging others. A few seconds pass, and LL notices Fewd moving across the battleground, dragging the wounded monk somewhere. LL increases his aggressiveness, causing Sage to lose ground, and approach Fewd and the monk. LL keeps attacking, forcing Sage to defensively back up, all the while, gaining ground on the two escaping men ::

[Sage Hazzard]

::Sage stumbles back more and more, LL's swings more powerful then he has ever seen. He must act quickly before LL pushes him to the fleeing Jubei and Fewd. Sage has a idea.... he opens a telepathic link with Chewnakka who looks onward, his rifle raises and trying to get a good shot in, not wanting to his Sage::

Sage:Chewnakka, do not shoot.

Chewnakka:Sage? I hate it when you do this with me, it freaks me out!

::Sage barely blocks a furious blow to the head by LL::

Sage:Listen to me!

Chewnakka:D o you want me to let him kill you? Let me take him out. You know I'm one of the best snipers in the system

Sage:That's what I fear.

Chewnakka:You Jedi sure are crazy in the head....

Sage:D on't you see? LL wants to die! Jubei is right.... Or atleast I think....

Chewnakka:I'd be happy to grant that death wish

Sage:I have something better in mind.... Keep approaching LL, when I tell you to... hit him with the your rifle, the end of it, no shots!

Chewnakka:...... (sarcasm)Aye aye Captain.(sarcasm)

::Chewnakka does what he's told. He stealthly approaches LL from behind, making sure to make no sounds. Meanwhile Sage is fending of LL, but LL is of course winning, his strength is too great. Sage uses the Force to pull down LL's eyelids, but only for a fraction of a second as LL counters it quickly with the Force. It was enough however to weaken LL for a second. Sage powers all his strength and all the Force he can channel through his muscles into his swing, he swings low at LL's right thigh. LL blocks it but the short destraction and Sage's strength burst causes his block to be weak, his Lightsaber pushed back to his side, leaving him wide open for a kill shot. Sage looks into LL's eyes for a second, knowing he could perhaps kill LL. LL's lips curl into a slight smile for a split second.... Sage realises that LL's strength is greater then this, he is wanting to die, Jubei was right! He is wanting, for lack of a better word.... Suicide by Jedi. Sage has something else in mind. He spots Chewnakka very close behind LL, in perfect destance for what is needed. All of this is happening amazingly as LL's Lightsaber swings back and to his sode under the pressure of Sage's swing, events move fast, but that is what Sage is used to. Sage puts his plan in motion.....::

Sage:NOW!!!!!

::Chewnakka charges forward. He is still a bit behind LL but the attack is not needed now, it is all part of Sage's plan. He uses the Force to grab a hugh clump of mud from the ground, he hurls it at LL's eyes. With LL's defenses away from his face the mud hits him in the eye. Chewnakka now reaches him. As LL reaches to pull the mud off of his face Chewnakka slams the butt of hus rifle into the back of LL's skull. LL bends over, the mighty Wookie's strength along with the rifle slams his head down. Sage slams the hilt of his Lightsaber into the back of LL, LL falls to his knees. LL attempts to take a swing with his Lightsaber at Sage's feet, Sage is defensless. Before LL swings Chewnakka grabs his wrist. The Wookie's strength is great, and accompanied by LL's disorientation it stops his arm from swinging. Sage backs off and deactivates his Lightsaber. LL is far from over though, Chewnakka cannot hold him forever, and Sage knows this. Sage clips his Lightsaber to his belt::

Sage:I will not kill you LL. I will not grant you your wish.

[Lady Vader]

*with a mighty roar, Iesis leaps out of the brush and tackles the Wookiee to the ground, snarling and slashing him severely with her claws, letting the poison in them travel through the Wookiee's body*

*she knows LL by sight and scent, and it has been drilled into her to protect her family*

*the Wookiee snarls menacingly and shoves the large cat off of him, and stummbles unsteadly to his feet... the wounds he has sustained are bleeding and burning, and he has to think just to keep himself upright*

*the panther lands on her feet and starts circling the Wookiee, growling and baring her teeth, her tail lashing from side to side... she knows she has given the Wookiee a blow that will surely take him out of the fight for awhile... yet she is torn between protecting LL and protecting Jubei... the scent from both of them lets her know they are part of her family, but she is slightly confused at the situation at hand... never-the-less she will remain close to ensure that the Wookiee does not attack a member of her family again*

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*LV felt another surge of pain... she knew something was happening to Jubei... but she didn't know what*

*another surge in the Force hit her as her Corellian panther attacked... she focused inwardly and saw the large cat tackle a Wookiee... there was a fight going on in the background, but the cat was busy with it's own problems to let her see... she would just have to get there herself*

* So many things happening at once!... she snarled, frusterated at how a simple task of coming to the Jedi planet to get her son could turn into such a complicated mission*

*Fett came at LV again, but missed as LW's foot came at his, tripping him, and sending him sprawling... LV looked at him curiously... That was sloppy. He must really be tiring*

*he instantly got to his feet and turned to face LW, swinging with his saber and meeting hers... LV advanced quietly as the two pressed each others sabers together, trying to get the better of the other... Fett sensed LV coming behind him and leapt backwards to avoid her slash, but her claw snagged his pants and sent him towards the ground prematurely*

*he stood and shoock his head*

LV: Don't tell me us two ladies are wearing you out?

*LW chuckled*

Fett: Would you like to trade places?

LV: Nah, I'll pass.

*LV lunged at Fett's front and slightly downward, while LW came from behind and slightly upwards... both Sith had managed to herd him towards the edge of the front of the temple and were already attracting the attention of some of the Jedi gathered there... both Sith had also managed to coral the Jedi as they moved towards him, and apparently he saw that... he bared his teeth, waiting for the right moment as both Sith came towards him*

[ReaperFett]

::Fett waits as the two Sith charge him, and jumps over their heads, landing behind them. Sending both elbows backwards, he catches both Sith on the backs of the neck, knocking them stumbling forwards. Fett leans against a wall, catching his breath.

"And I thought I would enjoy getting worn out by two women"

Fett lazily gets back into a combat pose, awaiting the next inevitable attack::

[Lady Vader]

*both LV and LW go into forward rolls as Fett's elbows conect with the back of their necks and sends them bpoth forward... both Sith leap to their feet once their forward rolls have ended... both woman can't help but chuckle at the Jedi's remark*

LV: I do believe he is tiring.

LW: You thnk we've been to hard on him?

*both Sith look at each other and grin menacingly*

LV & LW: Nah!

*both Sith charge at the Jedi again... Fett seems to sigh and comes at them, his saber extended towards LW's*

*at the last moment, just before both sabers met, LV sent a gust of Force wind towards Fett and sent him high in the air, then using Force grip, smashed him to the ground a little closer to the temple front*

*he groaned and picked himself up, spitting some blood out of his mouth*

Fett: That wasn't nice.

LV: What ever gave you the idea I was nice?

Fett: Touche.

*he leapt forward with his lightsaber, intent on decapitating LV, but LW had thrown her saber to meet his and successfully knocked it out of his hand... he made a flip in mid-air and landed, now without his saber... but he noticed that LW didn't have her saber as well... he looked over at LV and noticed she still wore her saber at her belt*

*LV looked down and unclipped her saber from her belt... she looked back up at Fett and smiled... she then tossed it aside, along with her whip*

LV: Let's make life interesting, shall we?

[Live Wire]

Fett: Thanks, but no thanks. It's interesting enough already.

*he made a gesture with his hand and his saber began sailing towards him via the Force, but LW intercepted it with a lightning blast, sending the weapon further into the swamp*

*at the same moment, LV lunged at Fett, her claws outsretched towards his neck... his eyes widened and he ducked as she sailed over him... he grabbed her foot as she went over and brought her down hard*

Fett: let's see how you like it!

*he was about to kick her in the ribs when he was lifted from the ground and flung to the side... LW lowered her outstretched hand, lightning still dancing on the tips of her fingers*

LW: Tisk, tisk. No need to be rude to my friend there.

*Fett snarled, picking himself up and brushing some smoke from his tunic*

*LV picked herself up also... she looked over at LW with a meaningful look... Enough. It's time.... LW nodded her head as she recieved the message via the Force*

*Fett came at them again, but before he reached them, LW sent a powerful bolt at his feet, kicking up dust and dirt and sending him into a coughing fit... when the smoke cleared only LW stood there before him*

*he looked around, not taking his eye off of LW, but LV was gone... even her weapons were gone... he even looked in the Force, but it was as if LV had completely disapeared from existance*

Fett: What trickery is this?

*LW merely smiled and started running towards the front of the temple, zigzaging between the edge of the swamp and the temple wall*

*Fett pursued her and with a mighty leap came over her head and landed in front of her near the swamps edge, stopping her in her tracks*

Fett: I don't know what you're up to, but I'm not letting you get past me.

*LW laughed*

LW: That's what you said back there.

*she gestured a few meters back where the Claw was berthed*

*Fett frowned and called his lightsaber to him with all he could muster and it sailed rapidly into his hand, igniting instantly*

Fett: Ok. Now we go back.

*LW had also called her saber to her, and raised it to block any blows from the Jedi*

[Lady Vader]

*Fett came towards LW... then out of no where he was struck on the side... a blinding pain shot through him and he went down on both knees... he grabbed his side, feeling the warmth of blood trickling down*

Fett: Sith spawn!!!!

LW & LV: You rang?

*he looked up from his wince and saw LV was standing next to LW, her claws dripping blood*

*he looked down and saw a large gash in his side... it was long, but didn't look deep... but it HURT*

*he got to his feet and smiled at both Sith*

Fett: No matter. Just a flesh wound.

*he took a step forward and fell again to his knees... he shoock his head to clear it... small beads of persperation began to form on his brow*

*LV smiled and shoock her head and looked at LW who shurgged*

LW: A hero to the last.

*both Sith woman walked over to him... LW took his lightsaber and strapped it to her belt, while LV grabbed the Jedi by the colar and hauled him to his feet*

LV: Come on. We're going to find my son. Now.

*the trio made there way towards the temple front... some of the Jedi there on the outskirts had gone for their lightsabers but were slightly shocked to feel Fett's life Force winking... LV kept a claw near his throat and none of the other Jedi made a move*

*the tow Sith and their Jedi captive walked towards the temple front*

[Sage Hazzard]

::Chewnakka limped over to a nearby ship. He layed agianst it, his body finnally gave way as he slumped to the ground::

Sage:You out?

Chewnakka:Never could pull the wool over your eyes....

Sage:No worries. I can hold off LL long enough for Jubei to excape.... I hope....

Chewnakka:You seem so confident....

Sage:Very funny

::Sage looks at Ll as the Sith's eyes turn to pure hatred. Sage looks him in the eye, no fear in his body::

Sage:I will not let you pass Loung Lizard. I will protect Jubei no matter what....

::Sage moved his hand to his Lightsaber hilt, still leaving it deactivated but ready to ignite it if needed::