Star Wars

[Indika]

Sha'ara

After eating we find somewhere to camp for the night. I tell Tawain and Killian, "Get things set up, I'm going to meditate and hopefully figure out where Farlo is." I flash Tawain a look that says don't you dare try to follow me, I really need to be alone!

Killian mutters to Tawain, "Acting like a Princess already.."

I call over my shoulder, "I heard that," and keep walking.

I find a quiet place in a grove of trees and sit down with my legs crossed. I place my hands on my thighs and relax. Closing my eyes, I begin to focus on Farlo and the White Hawk. Suddenly my mind is speeding through a forest and coming to a clearing. I see the White Hawk. I recognize the place... it's just outside the rebel base!! Is he going to attack again??? I get up and grab my bag, running off quietly so as not to alarm Killian and Tawain. I manage to slip away with neither of them noticing.

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About an hour later I reach the clearing that I saw in my vision and sure enough Farlo's ship is there. I pull my blaster out of my utility belt and approach the ship. The door to the cockpit is open and I climb up into the belly of the ship. Approaching the front of the ship I can see Farlo's head is slack as if he is sleeping. I don't want to just kill him while he's sleeping... that would be cowardly... besides I want him to know that I know what he has done. I walk up to him and tap him on the shoulder waking him. Farlo turns around and seeing me breaks into a grin, though I can see some discomfort (fear?) in his eyes. "Sha'ara!! I couldn't think of a better welcoming committee."

"You won't feel that way for long Farlo," I say as I raise my blaster at him.

"What are you doing, Sha'ara???" Farlo asks me.

"Oh don't act so surprised, you pathetic slithering snake!! I'm here to see that justice is done..."

Farlo interrupts, "I can explain it.."

"Explain what Farlo? Why you were to cowardly to do the job yourself... you had to send a protocol droid to do it for you?? Well, at least I have the courage to face you after what you did to my mother!!" I scream. Farlo looks genuinely shocked.

[Edited by Indika on 09-10-2000 at 11:11 PM]

 

[Renegade]

Zen

It took some time but eventualy I had cleaned my jedi uniform of the dirt and blood that was splattered over it. I left the X'tro creatures to themselfs for a moment as I made my way from them to meditate.

Finding a spot that was empty of life I sat with my legs crossed as I concentrated. With my eyes closed, I try to contact any of the great jedi masters to find out what I should do.

Slowly visions come to me as I hear Lukes voice "We know why you have contacted us Zen. But we cannot tell you what to do, you need to learn to stand on you own feet and not always rely on us to give you all the answers."

Troubled by this I ask "But Luke I tried to lead them and failed."

Luke corrected "You did not fail, you gave up. The war is far from over and you cannot let one mistake make you give up on the jedi."

The words sink in as Luke continues "If you need transportation there is a box in my room with a red 'X' on the side. Use what is inside and you will find what you need."

I nod "I think I'm beginning to understand now Luke. Thank you."

Lukes voice becomes distant as he finishes "Good luck Zen. And take care of my niece."

And with that Luke was gone and I was once again alone.

 

[Indika]

OOC - JLA

Please tell me the JLA isn't dead so soon!!!

 

[Renegade]

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[Indika]

OOC

Hey, if Mirage doesn't post soon, I will start writing for her... Guy will get some... love that is!!

 

[Kepic]

Farlo Truan

"Your... mother?"
I couldn't believe it.
"Sha'ara... look at me..." I said, "Is this Farlo the... one you... knew?"

Sha'ara paused, and a puzzled expression crossed her face, replacing the angry visage she had worn moments before - almost.

[OOC: This 'Farlo' looks a couple of years younger than the other!]

I hung my head.

"I would never... I wouldn't.. couldn't... harm Leia, and I would never do anything to hurt you, Sha'ara" I said, tears coming to my eyes, "this may be... confusing to you.. but... the Farlo you knew... was my brother... I've... spent more than... the last three years... alone... my brother took my memories, used my... identity..."

I looked up at her again. The blaster she held in her hand was shaking.

"And now, not has he only... betrayed me... he's done... this... killed... Leia... the mother... of the... woman I... think I love..."

 

[Lightman]

Tawain

Suddenly Tawain felt it--the conflicting emotions, rippling across the force.
Cursing, he ran towards the source of those ripples, using the force to run faster.
He arrived just in time to hear Farlo's last words. Pain stabbed though his heart, and it was all he could do to supress the jealousy rise inside him. But did he really have any right to feel jealous?
She won't kill him now. She knows it wasn't him. Maybe I should just leave before they find me.
But I promised to protect her!
Farlo will protect her now, she doesn't need me. She doesn't want me either, she said so herself.
Supressing a sigh, Tawain turned, but just couldn't make himself go away...

 

[Kepic]

OOC: Sorry Lightman - nothing personal bud. But, it's Indika's decision... Tawain or Farlo... maybe neither...anyway, hows Sha'ara going to take this revelation from someone she's never really met, even if they've 'known' each other for so long? I couldn't even hazard a guess...

[Edited by Kepic on 09-11-2000 at 01:31 PM]

 

[Renegade]

Zen

I promise the X'tros that I will come back to them as I leave for the rebel base. Not to get back leadership, that I would have to earn back later on, but to find that box that Luke told me about. Whatever was in it could be alot of help to the jedis in there battle to destroy the sith and the empire.

It took a few hours but soon enough I was back at the rebel gates. I was going to have to sneak in because I did not want to cause any trouble to those inside.

Using a Jedi Mind Trick I make as many of the crew in the base ignore me as I made my way to Lukes room. So far so good but I had to hurry. All of the cadets were gone, probably training, so I didnt have to worry about them but not all of the crew here were weak minded.

Once I reached Lukes room I searched franticly for the box. Leaving the lights off so to not draw attention, I checked the drawers, the closet, and under his bed but it was not there.

"Where the hell is it?" I asked myself when suddenly the lights turned on and I heard a voice behind me ask "Is this what you are looking for?"

Quickly, I turned around to see who it was at the doorway.

 

[Renegade]

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[ShyGoddess]

Madison:

Zen looked at her and she could feel his confusion.

"How did you know?"

Madison shook her head. "I've always known about it. It's always been one of those things, you know, the temptation, but I never opened it not once." She held it out to him. "I think it's yours to open."


OOC: I think a new thread is a good idea.

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara

"And now, not has he only... betrayed me... he's done... this... killed... Leia... the mother... of the... woman I... think I love..." this Farlo says.

Tears glisten in my eyes, but I blink them back. I can't keep my hand from shaking but do my best to keep my voice steady, "Those are very pretty words, but how do I know they're true... I don't even knoe you. Do I?"

Farlo smiles slightly, "Sure you do .. it may have been my brother here in body, but I was here in mind and spirit... he was using my memories and my thoughts. Everything he took from here, he gave to me. So, even if you don't know me, I know you..."

I look at him skeptically and he continues, "I know how sometimes you get up early so you can watch the suns rise, I know that you are very passionate about the Rebel cause, I know that you are fiercely loyal. You love the feel of the wind on your face. I know that you are in love with Tawain and maybe a little with me as well?"

I lower the blaster to my side and slump back against the wall. I bow my head so that my hair covers my face. I don't want Farlo to see the tears which are now flowing freely. "That's rediculous... you can't be in love with two people.. and I'm certainly not in love with you" I say indignantly.

Farlo asks, "Then why couldn't you just kill me when you found me sleeping?"

 

[Syd]

Getting caught up...

Occ: Sorry I've been MIA for so long, but RL has been very crazy here! Just as I thought I was all caught up with the reading you guys went and posted more!!

IC: Katrina Saffire

I lept to me feet upon Silver's releasing me from my ties. Quickly, I moved to defend myself against her, but I felt a softening in her. Somewhere inside of her was a woman who could forsake the evil which possessed her. Perhaps Drakon saw this in her as well, perhaps that is why he told me to spare her and leave her to him. His actions still ringing in my head...does he love this woman? I searched her eyes, but the light was fading.

She told me to run and help my friends, and I ran without hesitation to fend off the stormtroopers with swift actions. I saw that nothing stood in my way but darkness, and I realized that this was the same for all of us. I thought that if there were no darkness, we would all be pure. As I blasted my way through them, I heard Luke. He told me: "darkness is necessary, but everything will turn out for the good, and all will be well". His words echoing as the storm troopers fell in my wake. "All will be well"....

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We manage to stifle the stormtroopers, but not without many casualties and injuries. I managed to only get a few nicks and scrapes. I don't know...perhaps it was adrenaline, perhaps it was Luke's voice in my head, or perhaps everyone else fought and risked more than I, but somehow I made it through. I went back to the Throne room, knowing Drakon was still there. He must need help, although he does not seem to appreciate my help; his soul is not safe here. Mask lay on the floor...slain!! But why do I still feel a current of evil? I scan the room and see Silver and Drakon embracing....My heart sinks....has he turned to the Dark Side? Is that the current of evil I feel? Leaning against the wall, so tired, so tired...Not able to watch, I exit, leaving them to each other.

A flurry of activity occurs and before I can find out what is going on, I'm told to run and get on the White Hawk...the Death Star was going to blow! "Drakon?? Where are you?" I wondered... Emptiness fills me and I can do nothing but follow everyone on to the ship.

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The injured are helped to the med-lab and I am left alone. Exhaustion begins to take over my body. I walk around aimlessly, not knowing my way around. I find my way to the wing where the quarters are. I gain entrance into someone's quarters and strip my clothes. Dusty, torn and filthy from my long journey to the base and the unexpected battle, they fall to the floor in a heap. I don't think I've slept or eaten in days. I can't move another inch and dive into the bed. Sleep overcomes me instantly...

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Hours turn to days...my sleep sound at times, restless at others. I dream that Drakon comes to me...he rests his hands on my shoulders and looks at me with gentle compassion saying, "the darkness is not real; it can be known only by the suffering it causes, and even that pain lasts but a while." His image so real, it awakens me. "Drakon?" I call into the empty room, not knowing where I am.

As my head clears, I recognize where I am and think that I must be in a dead cadet's bed, for no one has entered this room. How long have I been sleeping? What has been going on? Why is it so quiet?? I go to put on my clothes...but they're gone. Who was in here? Where are my clothes? Groggy, thirsty and hungry, I search the closet for clothes and manage to find some pants, tee shirt and a large jacket.

In the shower, I wash off the dirt and death from my skin. I am having trouble waking fully, it feels as if I was drugged. Suddenly, like a storm rolling over the dessert, I feel a cold presence. "Kat...the Dark Side dwells in your soul and your soul dwells in the Dark Side..." And as quickly as it came it leaves. Feeling very uneasy, I rapidly towel off and get dressed. Something is wrong here...I must see if everything is ok. I put on the clothes, everything is too big, but I am able to make it work. I walk out of the room into the hall. It is eerily quiet. I see someone at the end of the hallway. "Hello!!" I say loudly to the person in the hall with me. "HELLO??" I say louder, sure that this person had to have heard me. I approach the person, "Hello? please...tell me what has happened..." The person turns, but I can't make out who it is....

OCC: I couldn't help but conjur up the image of the Black Knight in Monty Python's "Holy Grail" as Darth Mask was getting his limbs chopped off and continued to fight.....heehee....(sorry...but I was laughing pretty hard.... )

 

[Renegade]

Zen

Accepting the box from her I have a feeling I know what is inside but now is not the time to open the box. Instead I turn to Madison with a smile I tell her "Madison, I'm gonna have to leave again BUT I wont be gone long. A few hours at the most so I can use this box."

Her eyes meet mine and all I can feel for her is the love that I have had for her ever since she saved me after that battle with Mask. Without another word I take her in my arms as our lips meet in a passion filled kiss. I never want to let her go but somehow I end the kiss.

Holding onto the box I prepare to leave "I'll be back later today. I love you Madison." Before she can say anything I run out of the room hoping that whatever is inside of this box will help us in our battle against the empire.

Once I exit the base and get some distance I open the box to find...a holographic map? "How is this map going to help us?" I spoke out loud when I notice that the map is of this planet. Whatever this map leads to had to be what Luke said would help us fight the Empire.

Following on foot for almost six hours the trail ends in front of a mountain. Looking around I could not see anything other then rocks and trees. How the hell was this supposed to help us? I considered trying to ask Luke what to do but remembered what he said about the Jedi Masters of the past not always being there to tell me all of the answers. I was going to have to figure this out by myself and I think I knew what to do.

Sitting down on the floor in front of the mountain I relaxed my body and concentrated with my mind on the mountain. Focusing with all that I had I used the force on the mountain as slowly the front of it opened up! Keeping my concentration focused, I made the walls open up completely as a huge room could be seen inside of the mountain. This must have been what Luke was talking about.

I jump to my feet as I ran into the dark room while the walls close behind me. The place was pitch black as I pulled out a saber. Turning it on to use as a source of light, I look for any signs of life as well as a way to turn on the power to this place. Barely, I can see a switch at the end of the room.

Running to it I notice that there appeared to be a white ship in the room with me to the left. When I reached the switch I had some trouble turning it, but got it loose and pushed it up as all of the power in the room went online. The lights flew on as the room became bright enough to blind me for a moment. Rubbing my eyes, I looked around to see that this was a secret part of the rebel base.

And in the middle of the huge room was the legendary Millennium Falcon.

 

[Renegade]

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[Kepic]

Farlo Truan
I look at her. We are both trying to blink tears from our eyes, now. Damn my brother.
"You're not a killer, Sha'ara... you couldn't murder someone in cold blood..."
I stand up.
"And you cannot forsake the force, either, Sha'ara. We need you... I need you..."
I pause, remembering the brief time my brothers thoughts overlapped with my own... "the Emperor is alive... only a true descendant of Skywalker will be able to defeat him once and for all. And even if you say you... do not love me... I'll be there for you, for real this time, in mind and body. And I know Tawain will stand by you too".

Moff Jarko Truan/The Vengeance
Ganor came out of the lightjump into the supposedly uninhabitted sytem, Orias B.
He was greeted by the sight of numerous Star Destroyers.
"Darth Ganor, you are cleared to dock at the Vengeance" an Imperial officer communicated.
Ganor glanced about, then saw one of the great Imperial ships was almost three times the size of the rest.

[Edited by Kepic on 09-12-2000 at 10:26 AM]

 

[Renegade]

Zen

I couldn't believe it, the legendary ship was right here in front of me! Running inside I see that the ship has been updated to today's standards. Everything appears to be in almost mint condition with no scratches or anything.

Searching the ship for anything else that might be new to the ship I hear a beeping farther down the ship. Following the beeping, I find myself in the back where a door stands between me and whatever it is that is making that beeping sound. Pulling open the door, I nearly fall back at what I see. I am confronted by two droids, but not just any droids.

The golden one greets me "Hello sir, I am C-3PO and this is my associate R2-D2. And you I presume are Master Zen?" Nodding, I know now that with there help and the Falcon at our control we had a chance.

 

[Renegade]

Zen

C-3PO and R2-D2 explained to me that Luke had them repair the Falcon for such an occasion as this. They already knew about Luke and Leias death and explained that they were now my property.

Getting ready to head back to Madison like I promised I asked the droids "Is the falcon ready to go?"

C-3PO explained "Well all is ready to go but it will take until morning to get it fully online."

Turning to them I yelled "I can't wait a few hours! I made a promise to someone that I would be back tonight and by the time this thing is online it will be morning. How about you two stay here and get it online and I'll be back tomorrow so we can move it into the rebel base."

C-3P0 asked "Excuse me master Zen but R2-D2 is more then capable to get the ship working on his own and I have been in here far to long. Perhaps I can go with you to the base?"

Well it was going to be a long walk so maybe he could keep me company "Sure let's get going. The sun will be going down in four hours so it will be about six hours to get back."

The golden droid corrected me "Actually sir, we have a small speeder that can carry both of us. According to my calculations it will take us only an hour in that to reach the base."

Things were looking up "Ok let's get the speeder and get going."

Once we were off on the speeder the time went slower then I thought it would with C-3PO going on about this and that. After about 49 minutes of this we were almost to the base when I could feel that there were others nearby.

C-3PO informs me "Sir, I'm picking up three life forms to the right of us. They appear to have energy signatures that match those of Jedi Knights. There also appears to be a ship near them."

Farlo, it had to be him "C-3PO, take us to them. Now!"

The droid took the controls as we made our way to Farlo and whoever the other two Jedis were.

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara

Farlo wipes a tear from my cheek and he looks at me gently his hand resting on my face, fingers delicately lacing in my hairline. He leans in closer to me as I look up at him. Suddenly his lips are on mine, both hands entwined in my hair, and I have my arms around his neck... then I push him away with great force. "What am I doing??? This is wrong... T-T-Tawain!!" I run out the door and get a few feet from the ship when I realize that Tawain is standing just outside. He glares at me and says, "So this is the type of person you are."

I turn to him holding my hands out to him, "No, Tawain, listen."

Tawain blinks back tears and says, "I've heard enough for one day, Thank you very mu-"

We both look up at the sound of a speeder approaching, "Zen!" I say surprised to see him.

 

[Renegade]

Zen

The speeder pulls up as C-3PO stops it right infront of the ship. Jumping out I yell to the two Jedi with worry about what is going on "Sha'ara! Tawain! What are you two doing out here this late and what is Farlo doing back?"

I keep my eyes on the White Hawk as I run to the young cadets. Not sure what to expect, my hands hold onto my sabers as I await to see what happens next.

 

[Lightman]

Tawain

Tawain looked blankly at Zen, unable to summon up the effort to be surprised.
In a flat voice--although with a thin edge of cold cynisism-- he said "We found Farlo, he killed Leia, only it was really his brother. Better you ask him, I'd probably get it all wrong if I'd try to explain. I usually get things wrong. And don't ask me wether I'm all right, because I'm not. Good day to you."
With that he walked off, not caring where he was going, trying hard not to look back at Sha'ara, and trying even harder not to think about anything. He failed at both.

[Edited by Lightman on 09-13-2000 at 07:36 PM]

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara

I watched Tawain walk off, my face burning with guilt.

"So," Zen asked again, "What happened?"

Farlo stepped forward to explain and Zen gripped his sabers warily.

 

[Renegade]

Zen

C-3PO stood beside me as I turned to Farlo "So just what is going on here Farlo? Did you kill Leia or not?" The grip around my saber tightened as I awaited his answer.

 

[Moneytalks]

OOC:... i swear this SL is like a mutant... you can't leave it for two seconds without five new pages growing! Hey SYD cool catch up you threw in there!... [cheering for you]

IC:... Silver moved away from Drakon with pain in her eyes. She felt rejected. He moved to pull her back to him unwilling to let her go despite his words. She was shaking her head trying to think clearly. A dark voice was whispering inside her head. "He doesn't love you, he never has, we told you he would leave you before and he did... he will do it again..." She shook her head trying to ignore the spitful words she was hearing. Drakon was watching her with concern she could feel the panic inside her chest like a physical injury. With a cry she pushed him away and called her sabre to herself. It instantly flashed to life humming dangerously. She glowered at Drakon who was staring at her in surprise.

"I.. won't let you hurt me again Drakon.." she whispered desperately, trying to control the rage she was feeling inside. Why couldn't she just hate him, why must she continue to be tortured by her love for him? She recalled that woman she had helped escape and she felt the tears escaping as she remembered the pain of seeing her with Drakon... her Drakon... but was he ever really hers?

"Silver... what are you doing?"
Shaking her head slowly she did the only thing she could think of... she turned and ran...

 

[Kepic]

Farlo Truan

OOC: Again, although this - real - Farlo looks somewhat like the one the rest of you knew, there are tell-tale differences - stature (Farlo's been in a cell for over 3 years, not exactly the place for working out like 'Jarko' did when 'he' was a Jedi apprentice) being a main one, and a couple of years age gap (Farlo and Jarko are not twins!)

"No... I didn't..." I replied, "as Tawain said, that was my elder brother... perhaps I should explain more fully..."
I paused, collecting my thoughts. After all, I had just somehow kissed, briefly, with Sha'ara, and wasn't even sure who had started it. I avoided looking at her, but not just because of that kiss... Zen had just mentioned Leia again, and I felt her sorrow sharpen once more as her mother's name was mentioned.
"I sought to leave Coruscant - Imperial Centre - almost five years ago, to join the New Alliance against the fragmanting Imperium, once I finally saw through their propoganda. I told my brother, who already was an officer in the Imperial Navy, and hoped to convince him to come with me... and even if he didn't, I felt sure he would keep my secret...
I was wrong. He betrayed me, using his own brother to advance up the ranks, gaining favour with the Imperial command...
A black robed figure came to my cell one night, shortly after, with Jarko - my brother. He had hatched a scheme that this stranger apparently found most appealing, though I do not know how Jarko and he met. He was a Sith, and using his powers, transfered most of my memories to Jarko, and hid my brother's own memories deep inside his mind. This 'new' me then was allowed to escape Coruscant, taking the droid, I6T9, with him - I droid that I put back together myself, before I had made up my mind to join the Alliance.
So, Jarko gained your trust and friendship, as me. Even trained to be a Jedi - knowledge that he has passed on to myself. He had been gathering information on the Alliance - though I don't remember 'myself' doing so - and was also planted to... assassinate... "
I glanced at Sha'ara then, and she turned her back to me.
"I'm sorry, Sha'ara... my brother has stolen more from you than he ever did from me... I swear, I'll do everything I can to help set things right..."
I looked back to Zen, pausing a little again.
"Now I know who the black-robed man was... he was the Emperor... the few thoughts I shared with Jarko when he 'became' himself again revealed that to me... and I also know where they now are... Jarko, and the Emperor... in the Orias B system..."