Star Wars

[Lightman]

Tawain

Tawain walked, in pain and misery, unheeding where he went.
He walked, not looking at anything, unhearing.
He walked, until his feet gave way and he fell down on the ground.
Groaning, he sat upright and drew out his lightsabre, letting its blade flash out.
A bar of blue light, clear blue, with a touch of green. Just like Sha'ara's eyes.
Wincing, he threw the blade away. Afer a few moments, he crawled towards it and picked it up again. He slowly brought the blade towards him, stopped as it was an inch from his face, then let it swing outwards again. Then against his face, then back again. Just a small mistake, and he'd be dead.
Suddenly he realized what he was doing, and put up his sabre. Going mad or comitting suicide certainly wouldn't help him.
Wouldn't it? It could relieve you of the memory, of the pain...
Sighing, Tawain lay down on the ground. He thought he knew what Drakon felt like.
There was a motor-like sound somewhere not far off, but Tawain ignored it, just as he ignored everything else...

 

[Renegade]

Zen

Looking over Farlo I know that he is telling the truth but Sha'ara seems to still have conflicting feelings for him. The four of us stand there for a moment taking in all that Farlo has revealed. It's strange, he looks different then the Farlo we knew but acts just like the Farlo we knew.

I had made up my mind "Sha'ara, this man did not kill your mother. I believe his story but still dont know if we can fully trust him."

Who knew what to believe anymore? Drakon was revealed to be a former Sith. Silver Dread, the woman that killed luke, was now with us. Killian, the man who kidnapped Madison, was also apart of the rebels. Sha'ara was discovered to be the child of Han and Leia. And now this whole thing with Farlo and his brother. Next thing you know we're probably going to find out Darth Mask was my dad! No wait, that plot twist has already been done...

Looking around it was getting late and it was not safe to be way out here in the dark "We better head back and finish this in the base, but first do either of you have any idea where Tawain ran off to?" Looking around us we could not find him and feared he could be in danger.

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara

I heard Zen tell me that this Farlo is not the same Farlo (Jarko) that was here before, but I already knew this. When Farlo and I shared our brief kiss in the ship I had been able to read his mind briefly.

All I could think about was Tawain and how I had hurt him. I was so confused, I just wanted to run away and hide. Sleep would be good. But, I couldn't do that, I had to find Tawain before he did anything rash, because of me. I couldn't let him do that, I certainly wasn't worth it.

 

[Lightman]

Tawain

Tawain woke up. The engine-like noise which he faintly remembered hearing before passing out was gone.
But beside him, a bag lay on the ground. Tawain inspected its content.
Food rations.
Nothing else. No note, nothing.
Why in the world would someone get here just to throw me some food? Am I getting mad? Oh well...
Tawain had not any second thoughts about stilling his hunger--without eating he would soon starve to death.

As Tawain stood up, he wondered for the first time where exactly he was going. His memory was still blurred from the pain and despair of yesterday, but the direction lay clear: back to the transport station. To get away, as far away from possible. Just as he had left his homeworld because it had reminded him too much of his parents.

But as he walked off, something in the back of his mind told him that even were he to go to the edge of the Universe, he would not be able to forget Sha'ara, and that night--only little more than 48 hours ago, it seemed like years--when he had first kissed her.
Maybe Drakon was right. Maybe one could only lose in life, and the sooner the sufferance ended, the better...

 

[poohlive]

Ganor rode the Tie Fighter (which is pretty damn special if it has warp drive)into the landing bay. He landed it perfectly, and jumped out.
The inside was nearly empty. Hardly anything at all. He didn't like it, something fishy.
A guard came up to him, "Ganor, we are to lead you to the Emporer."
Ganor gave him an evil glance, then smiled. He took out his light saber, smiling, and cut off the prick's head. It went drooping into the hall.
"Thanks, but I can find the way."
Asshole. Ganor walked through the corridors. Soon, he was exactly where he needed to be. The dark side of the force was strong. Ganor smiled as he opened the door.
"Housekeeping..."


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Ronag sliced through another tree.
"See, it isn't that hard. Just slice, and dice."
One of the students cut through a tree, which then leaned dangerously towards the students. Ronag used the force to push it to the other side.
"All right, remember, we need these trees whole, ok?" the students got to work.
Ronag felt it, something... something was wrong.
"Everything ok Ronag?" a student asked.
Ronag listened, "There is a disturbance in the force..."
The student looked bright eyed...
Ronag laughed, "No, I am kidding. I just always wanted to say that. You get back to work, make sure all of those trees are lined up nice and tight. I need to go for a bit."
HE dashed off into the woods. He headed towards the sounds, no not the sound, but the... the...
"Presence."
Soon, he was up to a trail. He heard someone coming down it. He raised his saber, turning it on.
Silver Dred ran up to him, teary eyed. She didn't even see him until it was too late. She gasped, nearly falling. Ronag looked at her, something wasn't right. She didn't have a feeling o good or evil in her, just the force. An equal part of the force. He didn't want to probe further.
"Is everything.."
She began sobbing, walking into his arms. Ronag dropped the light saber in surprise. She just rested her head on his shoulder. Ronag hugged her.
"There there, it will be all right."
She tried to talk, but the words kept getting mumbled between her sobbing. Ronag hushed her. They just stood there hugging.
OOC: thats so romantic... awwwwww. ok, nothing to see here, everyone go to your appointed round <click> was that a photograph? Hey, give that back...

 

[Renegade]

Zen

Turning to Sha'ara I said "We have to go now kid. It's to dangerous to stay out here."

She yelled back "We have to find Tawain! If something happened to him because of me..."

I jumped in "Do you know how dangerous it is out here? Look I'll go and the three of you..."

"No! I'm going too! And there's nothing you can say to make me change my mind."

Looking at her I could tell she wasn't going to leave without Tawain. She had to much of Skywalker in her. Considering what has happened to all of them in the past brought a shiver down my spin thinking of what could happen to her.

Giving up on trying to get her to head back I agreed "Ok you can come but we better hurry before it gets too dark."

With that the four of us went in search of Tawain.

 

[Renegade]

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[Kepic]

The Vengeance
Ganor was greeted by the sight of two Imperial guardsmen, dressed in their red armour and cloaks [OOC: remember these guys?].
Standing between them was a young man, who Ganor suddenly recognised... hadn't he been aboard the death star?
"Darth Ganor" Jarko said, with a curt bow, "I am Moff Truan, welcome to the Vengeance... the Emperor awaits your arrival..."

With that, Jarko turned and led through the next door, into a large chamber. More Guardsmen stood about the outskirts of the Emperor's throneroom.

And, indeed, sat upon the throne, was a black-robed figure.

"Ah, Ganor" he said. The voice was not cracked with age, but youthful.
"You're not the emperor, boy!" spat Ganor, whipping his lightsabre into his hand and igniting it, as he stepped forward. The two Imperial guardsmen stepped up beside him, crossing their black lances to block his path. Ganor was about to strike them aside with his weapon, when the robed figure stood.
"Stand aside of him"
He regarded Ganor for a moment...
"Fool!" the man shouted, thrust a hand out towards Ganor. A crackling blue bolt of electricity sent Ganor tumbling back.
"You are yet to prove yourself worthy of my favour again, Ganor... do not seek to provoke me further. Yes, this body is relatively new, but it is I, nonetheless..."
The Emperor strode over to a large window, overlooking a planet below. Ganor felt compelled to follow.
"Do you know where we are, Ganor?... That..." the Emperor said, pointing at the planet, "...is the birthplace of the very first Sith. Do you not think the Sith have their artifacts, too? The Sith have existed long before the first Jedi... I have collected many of their artifacts, and from them, I established the Empire...
The Stormtroopers, for example, come from cloning facilities, based in part on the one I discovered on that planet below us...
Do you not think I foresaw the possibility of my death?...
I perfected the machine, that the Sith that lived here, left uncompleted... one that would draw the spirit of a Sith to it, on his or her death, instead of it being consumed by the Dark Side, and restore them to life in a new body...
That is how I come to be standing here, today, before you. Do not doubt, Ganor, my powers are undiminished, in fact, with this youthful body, they have been strengthened...
Now, the last of the Skywalker line is dead... and I can crush the Jedi and the pathetic Alliance once and for all".
The Emperor turned to regard the Moff.
"Moff Truan, has your brother escaped as planned?"
Ganor could not help but notice the Emperor's tone of voice seemed more favourable when he addressed the Moff.
"Yes, my Emperor" Jarko replied, bowing.
"Good. He will lead them to us... I have prepared a little... surprise for them".
[OOC: Cue typical villainous maniacal laughter]

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Farlo Truan
[OOC: Uh... can't think of anything vital for Farlo to do at the moment... he'll tag along with the rest while they sort things out, OK?]

 

[poohlive]

Ganor looked around at them all, it had taken them long enough, but they had completed it.
"Thank you for the history lesson Emporer, but I have known of those tales, as have all the Sith for a long time."
The Emporer glanced at him, "Young one, you dare not mock me."
Ganor smiled, "No master, I wouldn't do anything like that. It just seems a bit odd you would drag me half way around the galaxy only to tell me something I already know."
He looked over at Moff, "You look like you have had this all figured out, but what of my real master? Darth Mask, he died defending you, and you did nothing for him?"
Another shock of lightening hit him, he flew across the room. Ganor got up, anger in his face, he waited however. Patience was something that the Sith mastered way before the Jedi.
"You dare defy the master again, and I will kill you myself."
Ganor brushed himself off, "Well, it seems like this party is already full. As the old scrolls say, the Sith travel in two, not three. Tell me my purpose here, so I may leave. I have students waiting..."
There was no response, the Emporer looked at Moff, who looked back. They said nothing.
"Thank you, and good day." Ganor turned to leave.
"Wait..."

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara

We have been wandering in the woods for many hours. The suns have already set, my voice is hoarse from calling out for Tawain. I feel hopeless.

I drop to my knees and pray, "Mother, if you can hear me... please, help us find Tawain... we need him ... I need him..."

Suddenly I feel the glow of Leia's love across a great void and I can see where Tawain is...

 

[Lightman]

Tawain

Tawain saw the spaceport in the distance. A starship, and he could be off, to wherever he wanted.
The question was, how would he hire one, since he had no money?

Sighing, Tawain sat down for a short rest, and took a nutripack out of a bag he was carrying.
Twice he had slept, and both times he had woken up finding some food beside him.
He had absolutely no idea of who this guardian sngel might be--he certainly sensed no one--but he wasn't going to grumble.

Now, if only he could be as lucky in forgetting Sha'ara...

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara

I stood up, "He's heading for the spaceport. Let's go!"

Zen stopped me, "We've been looking all night, why don't we rest now that we know he's safe? We all need sleep."

Farlo nods his head in agreement, but I walk off calling back to them, "You guys sleep, I'm going after Tawain, if I wait, he could be gone by morning."

 

[Lightman]

Tawain

Tawain entered the bar.
It was relatively dark, and the people seated around the tables could be described as scoundrels and ruffians at best.

Tawain sat down at a table studying the faces.
Maybe he could use the force to find out wether one of them had a ship, and might be willing to come to some kind of agreement...

 

[Indika]

Sha'ara "I ran.. ran so far away...."

I ran like hell's fire through the darkened forest, hoping the Force would guide me in the right direction. My lungs were on fire, but I refused to stop.

How long have I been running? Will I make it in time? Will he even listen to me?

 

[Lightman]

Tawain

Disgruntled, Tawain left the bar. Not one of them had a spaceship. He would have to look elsewhere...
Suddenly, he saw the running figure approaching him.
No...surely it couldn't be...

 

[Renegade]

Zen

Farlo, C-3PO, and I followed Sha'ara as she made her way to Tawain.

C-3PO told us "I realy must suggest that we head back sirs. There is no telling what trouble we might..."

Farlo and I turned to him and yelled "Will you please shut up!" as we continued after her.

It took a long time but finally we saw that she had found where Tawain was at and slow down while she continues. Not wanting to get involved I hide behind a tree with C-3PO as Sha'ara heads to Tawains direction.

I look over at Farlo, wondering what he might do now.

 

[Kepic]

Farlo Truan
I watched from a hidden vantage point as Sha'ara ran up Tawain, and flung her arms around him. Tawain looked like he was in shock at seeing her.
I closed my eyes, my mind suddenly numb, as I slid down the wall to sit on the ground.
No, this was not fair on her, or Tawain. I had said so myself, back in the White Hawk to her... she loves him.
I shook myself mentally, and stood back up again, but my eyes were still downcast, and my expression sullen.
Sha'ara... Tawain... I wish you both the best... my friends I thought.
I saw Zen regarding me, thoughtfully, one eyebrow raised.
"What?" I said, wiping the frown from my face, and standing up straight.
My mind then turned to other matters... my brother, and the Emperor, and trying to think what they might be up to at the present...

Onboard the Vengeance
"I did not give you permission to leave" the Emperor hissed. Imperial Guardsmen blocked the exit, and Ganor felt a sudden grip about his throat.
"The Jedi will be coming here to this system... would you not like to see what's in store for them, Darth Ganor? It is not death..." the Emperor added, releasing his forcegrip on Ganor.
"Stand beside me now, and you will find the true power of the Sith. Darth Mask was fumbling in the Dark... I have been wielding it's power for over a century... you now have no master, and I currently have no apprentice...
Moff Truan, tell Darth Ganor of the deception you have played out..."
The Emperor returned to his throne, swivelling it so he was out of sight, while Jarko gave Ganor and slight smile and a curt nod that somehow seemed somewhat discourteous.

"Darth Ganor, I... or at least, my body... was fighting against Darth Mask, and you, back at the Death Star... an unfortunate turn of events..."

Jarko procceded to tell Ganor about the Farlo/Jarko scheme, and that Leia is now dead.

"I hadn't anticipated the arrival of Darth Mask, you, the others, or the new Death Star... I wasn't even aware of your existence...
Since the Imperium forces have come into such disarray with the rebel scum's... successes... in the recent past, many Moff's have taken up their own petty agenda's, trying to carve a piece of the galaxy for themselves...
Farlo's droid, I6T9, was intended to destroy both Luke and Leia..."

[OOC: Jarko is no Sith, by the way, just a very loyal, and ambitious, Imperial officer - though I hope that much is obvious by now.]

The Emperor turned the throne back round to face them. On his lap, in his hands, he held a black pyramid-like object, tipped with a red crystal sphere, about half a metre in height. The sides were covered in glowing red heiroglyph's... ancient Sith writing.

"This device is a miniature replica of the one down on the surface... or should I say, the one on the surface is a much enlarged replica I have had built of this Sith artifact...
It is designed to draw from Jedi their control and power over the force, and transfer that energy to me, or any other Sith acquainted with the device. Jedi will thus act like batteries, enhancing a Sith powers...
Of course, the effect of the Force-drain is extremely painful... most regrettable..."
The Emperor laughed coldly for a moment, then continued.
"And, with the Sith cloning facility below, which can transfer the spirits of the dying into new bodies, I will ensure their pain is eternal...
They will become as slaves to the Dark Side, forever subservient to the Sith, bound to strengthen the Sith... a most fitting end to the Jedi, I think, who have long sought to destroy us..."
The Emperor thrust out his hands, and the artifact flew from the air to hover before Ganor.
"Take it... study it, Darth Ganor... if you will swear loyalty to me".

 

[Renegade]

Zen

Farlo was putting up an act to not make himself appear affected by this to me. Something told me that it would be best if I wasnt here at the moment. This matter did not concern me or the droid.

C-3PO jumped in "Excuse me sir but R2-D2 has finished the repairs on the Falcon and..."

I stoped him "Ok we'll pick him up in awhile. First we need to get back to the base. Farlo?"

Farlo turned to me "Yes, what is it?"

I explained "We have to get back to the base. When the others are done please tell them we went ahead of you guys."

He simply nodded as he watched the scene infront of us unfold. I wanted to say something but couldnt find the words. We left the three of them behind for now as we head off to the rebel base.

I was going to have to get a small transport back to the mountains to pick up R2-D2 and the Falcon. Hopefully the others will be up to the challenge that is ahead of us.

 

[Renegade]

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[Lightman]

ooc

yup, good idea Renegade...i just hope Indika isn't on holidays or something...

 

[Kanyn]

Killian Alladus:

OOC: Hmmm I seem to have fallen way behind...again Ill just watch for another time to join in.

And the movies staring with my favorite to my least favorite....hmmmi loved them all...still partial to return of the jedi though.

 

[Moneytalks]

Silver Dread

ooc:... [ggls]... oh Gary you're too cool...

ic: Silver shuddered trying to control her sobs as she felt Ronag's strong arms comforting her. She felt torn inside, she could feel the pull of light and dark like it was a physical battle within her.

ooc:... [hand goes up]... um... i'll take a copy of that photo too thanks... [winks]

ic: "What is wrong with me?" She asked. It was a general question which she didn't really expect an answer too. She suddenly pulled back from Ronag and stared at him in shock. "You... you're not... you're not Ganor!" Her eyes were wide with a mixture of fear and shock.

 

[Renegade]

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[Renegade]

Zen

After a few minutes of walking we finally reached the base. The problem was that I didn't have my card to access the place.

Going up to the gate I push the button to the speaker "Hello? This is Zen and C-3PO. We need to get access to a small ship and to talk with Ronag." I waited for a moment and there was no response.

Pushing the button again I continue "Is there anyone there?" We waited for a while to see if anyone would answer.

 

[Kanyn]

Killian Alladus:

"Need a lift Zen?"

Killian yelled as he walked out from within his ship. He always seemed to have such good timing, when he was needed most he was just there.

"Its good to see you're back, quickle lets get going. Time is becoming a precious comodety."

Killian noticed the gold protocal driod, C3P0, trailing Zen.

"I see you got yourself a protocol droid, going somewhere where a translator would be necessary?"