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Post by Sacrifice on Aug 13, 2010 16:30:46 GMT -5
I shall be back shortly. *holo fades out*
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Post by Mara Jade Skywalker on Aug 13, 2010 16:36:15 GMT -5
Mara's eyes narrow as she watches the holovid and sees the clear evidence that the deaths were caused by a lightsaber. She turns to Luke. "When do we leave?"
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Post by Luke Skywalker on Aug 13, 2010 16:41:56 GMT -5
"As soon as possible. Let's start getting ready," replies Luke. He finishes his breakfast in record time. "We'll take the Jade Shadow, but with my Stealth X aboard, in case we need to split up." He heads to the bedroom to pack a travel bag.
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Post by Mara Jade Skywalker on Aug 13, 2010 18:32:20 GMT -5
"We could just both take StealthXs." Mara finished eating and cleared the table. She put Ben on the floor to play then went into the bedroom to pack. She packed light: a dozen blaster power packs for her hold-out and a couple dark gray combat jumpsuits. She grabbed her lightsaber from the dresser and attached it to her belt; she strapped her hold-out to her left forearm.
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Post by Luke Skywalker on Aug 13, 2010 18:43:01 GMT -5
"Alright, let's do that," said Luke. He had packed a regular Jedi outfit, and a black Jedi outfit, some spare power cells for his saber and shoto. He called for a force sensitive caretaker to watch over Ben. They arrived a short time later.
"Are you ready?" asked Luke.
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Post by Mara Jade Skywalker on Aug 13, 2010 19:30:52 GMT -5
Mara nods her head. "Let's go, flyboy." She slings her pack over her shoulder and kisses Ben on the top of his head. "Bye, Ben. Be good."
She heads for the door.
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Post by Luke Skywalker on Aug 13, 2010 19:32:32 GMT -5
Luke kisses Ben on the forehead, then follows Mara out the door. "Right behind you Red."
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Post by Luke Skywalker on Aug 14, 2010 7:34:50 GMT -5
Threepio and Ben are in the living room. The droid is busy teaching Ben basic while Luke and Mara are away.
"I say Master Ben, let's go over it again. A is for Adar, B is for Bantha, C is for Chiilaks." tutored Threepio.
"A is for Adar, Bis for Bantha, C is for Chiilaks," repeated Ben.
"Very good Master Ben. Excellent," praised Threepio.
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Post by Gert Yonsz-Kenobi on Aug 14, 2010 14:24:23 GMT -5
She coms to the skywalker apartment.
"3P0, I need you to leave a message for Mara please." she says politely to the fussy droid.
"Why yes Master Gert of course. Is it urgent, I could forward it to their ship if you like."
"Hey, that would be great." She pinches the bridge of her nose in fatigue. "Let Mara know that the meeting with Black Sun went well, our suspicions were correct, there has been a shake up. The current head Vigo is Selina Uhopria. She's a dark side user but I would not say she is a sith per say. She was very accommodating and very anti slavery. The issue on Alvorin should clear up on it's own. Have Leia find out who is missing so the authorities can find them as quickly as possible.
Also the issue with Naboo was ordered by the previous Vigo. I got the distinct impression if she hasn't murdered him already, Selina plans to. Might wana let the Alvorine authorities keep an eye on their prisoners. She was very serious about her anti slavery policy. I think they are now targets."
She then sighs. "We have an issue, while I was on Coruscant I was approached by a former Shadow. Markon Starkiller. He murdered a bouncer to get away when I forced him to make a stand or leave and disappeared. I'm sure all the holos I saw on the way home about a rampaging Jedi are him. I'm not sure what his goal is but he seemed pretty personal in his anger at me and at the Jedi in particular or perhaps it was just the Shadows in particular. As I was trying to maintain cover I didn't ask.
He may be heading for the temple. I will inform the security team to put the temple and surrounding areas on full alert. The padawans will be confined to the temple proper or those facilities reachable by underground transport.
Mara, he must be stopped. He's completely lost his mind. The good man we once knew has died inside of him. If you are off chasing him please be careful, he is a powerful Sith and has no remorse for those he murders."
"Oh my Master Gert, this is terrible news."
"Yes, I know 3P0. Let me know when either Mara or Luke respond back will you please?"
"Of course Master Gert."
"Thank you 3P0." the com clicks off.
"Oh dear oh dear. This is just terrible." 3P0 mutters as he keys the recorded message along to Mara's private ship channel.
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Post by Gert Yonsz-Kenobi on Aug 15, 2010 15:43:59 GMT -5
She walks up to the door to Mara and Luke's apartment. "3P0, let me in, I need to talk to you."
The door slides open and the golden protocol droid bows stiffly at her. "Master Gert, I didn't expect to speak to again so soon. Have you received word back from Master Luke and Master Mara than?" He asks her in a worried core accented voice.
"Yah, 3P0, have the nanny droid bring me Ben. Mara wants me to keep him with me right now."
"That sounds very serious Master Gert, I shall get him for you right away." 3P0 disappears down the hall. Gert looks around her sister-in-law's apartment with mild interest. Like Leia's home it is comfortable but homey. There are some holos on top of the entertainment unit. One of them is of the Rogues. Down in front is a young brunette with long braids. she smiles at her younger self and is just a little sad that she isn't that person any more.
The thump of chubby little feet comes rocketing down the hall way. "GERGIE!!! Ben exclaims and bull rushes her legs. the nanny droid and the padawan baby sitter follow slowly behind. "C3P0 tells me you are to take master Ben Mistress Gert?" The nanny droid asks her politely.
"Yah, we have a little bit of an emergency and Mara wants me to keep him close by." She looks at the padawan. "What's your name? I'm sorry, I don't think we've met."
"Alema ma'am." she says quietly and bows politely. she seems either nervous or overly awe struck with the litle Jedi Master who is only an inch taller.
"Well Alema, I'm Master Gert. I'm going to need to do some research at the library, would you mind coming with me to keep Ben quiet while I do that?"
"Yes Master." She says very politely.
Gert laughs a little, "just call me Gert ok? You'll have a master soon enough. Ready to go Benny Boy?" she asks the toddler as she swoops him up as he giggles at her, blissfully unaware of the tension in the temple.
Together with Alema they leave the apartment for the library.
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Post by Mara Jade Skywalker on Aug 16, 2010 10:15:51 GMT -5
After landing, Mara heads straight home to shower off the dust and grime from the fight on Dantooine. She dresses in clean clothes a goes into the living room where Threepio is standing nervously.
"Threepio, where's Ben?" She asks him, watching him become even more nervous.
"Well, Mistress Mara, I was under the impression that you had given Mistress Gert permission to come get him! I am terribly sorry, please don't deactivate me!"
"Relax, Threepio. I just meant where in the Temple."
"Oh, well in that case, I believe I heard them mention they were going to the library."
"Thanks, Goldenrod." Mara uses the alone time to file a report of the chase and subsequent battle with Starkiller, then catches up on news on the Holonet.
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Post by Mara Jade Skywalker on Aug 16, 2010 22:01:08 GMT -5
Mara and Luke return home, exhausted after the past week's events. Ben wakes up as they're putting him in his pajamas.
"Mama, Threepio taught me some new words while you were gone."
"Good words, I hope?" Mara cringes at the thought of Ben speaking like Threepio.
"Yes, I will teach them to you tomorrow!" He grins, dimples showing.
"Looking forward to it," she replies, kissing his forehead. "Sleep tight."
"Good night, buddy." Luke says from the doorway. He flips off the lightswitch and keeps the door half-open.
He and Mara wearily crawl into their own bed and fall fast asleep.
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Post by Luke Skywalker on Aug 17, 2010 3:04:45 GMT -5
Luke wakes up a short time after going to sleep. He lays there for a few minutes, then realizes that he is not going to go back to sleep. He gets up and heads for the kitchen. Once there, he gets a glass of water. Then he goes into the living room and turns on GNN. There is some breaking news.
"Thanks Ollie... and now, in a continuation of the previous report, GHN has just learned that Executor Ire has just announced to the Senate a change is structure of the galactic government. Apparently through Executive order 1138.66, Executor Ire has named himself Emperor of the RGE and handed over the title of Executor to Lord Zairon, the Imperial Knight who discovered the dastardly plot by an impostor to control the government. This announcement came as a shock to the Senate when it was read off in the morning notes. We shall keep you informed of any new details..."
Luke thinks about what he just heard. This is something he had feared when he learned that the real Lord Ire had returned. "Great, as if SK wasn't enough," said a worried Luke. "Perhaps it was time an official resistance was begun. There should be enough planets dissatisfied when they get the news that an Alliance can be formed."
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Post by Luke Skywalker on Aug 17, 2010 3:14:11 GMT -5
Luke decides to try and contact SK through the Force. He clears his mind, and opens himself up to the Force. It fills him with its presence. Holding SK's lightsaber, Luke reaches out and tries to make contact.
"SK, it's not too late. Come back to the light before you are destroyed. The Jedi cannot allow you to continue on the path you have chosen."
Luke cannot be certain that SK has heard his plea.
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Post by SK on Aug 17, 2010 3:34:55 GMT -5
Through the force, SK replies back to Luke
"Skywalker, always trying to be the diplomat. There is no returning for me, as I have already made my choice and path in the force. I cannot go back. I have fallen too deep, and there is nothing anyone can do. You were once a friend of mine, who I had looked up to, but I too had to follow my destiny, and unfortunately it was with the dark side of the force. The killing will never stop, never. Not until the galaxy knows of the pain that I feel. I'm sorry old friend, but if you want to stop me, then you will just have to kill me..."
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