Anywhere but Zeltros

[Judah Lesan]

The Sith showed up on Zeltros, and what was a business man supposed to do? There was no way he was going to run a criminal organization under whatever it was they were doing, though the kind of opression which came from the Sith was always good for Avalon's kind of business. The issue was he didn't want to be involved in whatever it was they were doing. Why come through and make a mess of Zeltros anyway? It was a party planet, and not strategic at all, not how Avalon saw it anyway.

A big closed due to Sith sacking sign hung from the doors of the Violet Blue. For the first time in a while, the club was closed. Avalon would come back an open it after the dust settled, but for right now he was going to get his behind off of Zeltros. Anywhere seemed better than the middle of a hot zone. Good thing he had a ship. There were only a few things he wanted before leaving. There was a box of Sweet Theed cigars which the Zeltron wasn't going to leave behind, his credit purse, and platinum lockette, a family heirloom, and the only thing Avalon had of his mother's belongings.

He was going to have to make it to the starport to get his ship, but before that, Avalon just stood in the empty club. It was quiet, too quiet, especially for two in the morning. A sad sigh escaped his lips.

"What's your vice," Avalon asked one more time, his back turned to the door.

[member="Leilani Paaie"]

 

[Leilani Paaie]

She smiled as she stood there, "I have many vices. I see romance in every thing that moves, I crave the things that all zeltron do" She moved her dress flowing around her, sheer and revealing as any Zeltron would wear while at home.

"These Sith are interesting, but their passions do not run along the intimate side at yet, it might be best to leave until return is more desireable" She moved slowly giving the image of gliding.

"What do you think?" She had seen him, she had flirted with him openly. And now here they were watching their home be sacked.

[member="Avalon Gray"]

 

[Judah Lesan]

"I don't think you could be more right," Avalon said to the beauty that was walking toward him.

The woman was crazy for coming to the club, but if she was looking for a way off the planet, then she had come to the right place. Her walk was enticing, and had Avalon not been a Zeltron himself, he was sure the pheromones she put off would have taken him captive already. Avalon found himself drawn into the part of owner and host so easily, that he turned and made his way to the woman, who had frequented his club on occasion. There was still some booze behind the bar, and the man could mix a good drink. His signature the Vioelt Blue, named after the club, was the most popular selling drink in the area.

Avalon took the woman's hand once the distance was closed, smiled, the kissed the top of it. Always the one to behave smooth and treat the ladies as if they were the only one in the room. In this case she was the only one in the room.

"One final drink, perhaps? And if you want off the planet, I can arrange that. We just have to get to the spaceport. Maybe then I can see to your, vices?"

[member="Leilani Paaie"]

 

[Leilani Paaie]

[member="Avalon Gray"]

A gentleman, as only a zeltron would know to be with another of his kind she smiled at him. "One final drink yes, and then I think departing the planet would be a good idea." she couldn't help but feel a sadness about her home.

"Getting to the spaceport may prove to be an adventure, and as for my vices." There were things that only they would know to do for one another and if he wanted to help ease some of them, "Once we are gone from here, you may see to my vices and perhaps I could learn yours" She stepped a little closer, "I am Leilana, and you are Avalon" yes she had found out his name too, it was only a good practice to do so when...peering in on a comrade.

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[Judah Lesan]

Avalon smiled as he stepped behind the bar to mix a final drink for them both. The last drinks to be poured at Violet Blue until it could be reopened. Fitting it happened as it did, considering on offer had just been put in the table he couldn't ignore. Why would he say no to a beautiful woman who wanted to fulfill his vices, he could think of a couple reasons, but none that outweighed the reasons why he should. The completed drink was set on the counter as Avalon rested his hands on top of the wood top.

"I do like how you think," he said taking the mixed beverage down in a few gulps. He loved the burn on the way down. "The space port is going to be suicide, Leilani, but staying here is guaranteed. I'll take my chances. Besides you have just given me some much needed incentive to see us both to my ship alive."

Avalon came around the counter and locked the door. There was a back entrance that would keep them underground for a while. Avalon often smuggled his spice through that route. He knew it well.

"You do know how to use a blaster, yes, or are just good at getting names?"

[member="Leilani Paaie"]

 

[Leilani Paaie]

[member="Avalon Gray"]

She leaned forward "Oh honey I'm good at a lot of things, I'm a Zeltron" She smiled, "Yes I use a blaster" She put one hand on the bar and picked the glass up with the other, "Here's to fulfilling vices" in other words here is to getting of the planet.

She took the drink savoring it for the moment knowing it was the last one she'd have at home, the last one she'd have in a place on home. She swallowed it all down feeling the burn, feeling it warm her blood. Good thing they could drink a lot and not have it make them drunk it only made them feel the taste of the liquor.

"I'm ready" She put the glass down.

It had to be now, or as he said death or capture would be a certainty and she did not want either

 

[Judah Lesan]

Openly flirting as any Zeltron would, she certainly knew who she was. Avalon was highly motivated to get her to his ship. This was the second time it had been mentioned that she could, or would, be good at taking care of his vices. The discovery process was certain to be interesting, and most enjoyable. Always the host, Avalon took [member="Leilani Paaie"]'s hand and kissed the top of it, his violet eyes not once drifting from her orbs. Keeping it secure in his own, he led the way up the stairs to his hidden office and the backdoor.

"There is an underground pathway we can use. It will bring us to a warehouse where we can outfit ourselves with whatever weaponry we may need to get to the ship. You must promise you will tell no one about this, otherwise I'm leaving you behind."

Avalon gave her a look to communicate he was serious. He would not have his real business compromised by a pretty face, no matter the pleasures she promised she was capable of. This club was only one part of the Zeltron's livelihood, an important part, but only a part.

"Do I have that promise."

 

[Leilani Paaie]

Lana smiled stepping as close as Avalon would allow her to. She looked up at him through long black lashes she took his hand taking a single finger of his hand. The forefinger she pressed her lips to it kissing it lightly all while she looked up.
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"I promise Avalon I will take it to my grave" She released him stepped back. She was pleasure. She knew how to play with the mind and the senses.

"We should go. Don't you think?" His vices. Oh yes she would take care of them all.

[member="Avalon Gray"]

 

[Judah Lesan]

The man nodded as he pressed the second of three creatures which made the base for his desk lamp. The back wall swung away from them as it showed the passageway hidden from view. Avalon took [member="Leilani Paaie"]'s hand as he led her to the warehouse connected to the other side of the passage they took. Dim lighting was their environment, plain duracrete walls confined them until the smell and sight of the warehouse came into view. It smelled of spice, Avalon's lost shipment as those under his employ bailed after the attack began.

He took to the second crate, which was full of military grade blasters. A rifle was flung over his shoulder, as was secondary shoukder holster containing a DL-44. Force breaker grenades were put into a grenade holster and strapped to his waist. Avalon was as ready as a Zeltron could be in his situation, and with his minimal military expertise. His knowledge was in other areas.

"Grab whatever you think you'll need. We're about a kilometer away from the space port. Once we get to the ship, we'll get her into light speed. From there, we can relax."

 

[Leilani Paaie]

Leilani had weapons training for various reasons which she would not explain to Avalon now, perhaps in time but not now. She picked up two of the DL-44s as well it was not a weapon of elegance but it was reliable and that was what she needed right now. She would be like the fighters on the holo, truth was she was more accurate with them.

Looking over a few of the other things laying about grenades were not her specialty she couldn't throw them far enough. She had to remember they were getting ready to most likely fight their way to the ship, so additional grenades would be needed, even if she couldn't get them far, they'd go far enough to stop someone. She followed Avalon's lead and picked up a grenade holster, and grenades to fill it.

"I think I am ready" Zeltrons loved a fight, whoever got in their way should be prepared.

[member="Avalon Gray"]

 

[Judah Lesan]

Avalon looked the woman over. She certainly knew what to grab as far as weapons were concerned. It looked like he wasn't the only one with secrets. Hopefully he would get to find out what they were later. There was some ammusemnt by the way her outfit looked with the weapons. Only on Zeltros. Avalon was going to miss the planet, the life, the parties, the club, but it was important to survive. Staying alive was more important than his club, or the business it was the cover for. Yes the Zeltron was involved in a touch of crime, but it paid the bills and fed his appetite for adventure, one vice that couldn't be fulfilled by simple means.

"Right then," he said approaching her.

Without thought, Avalon took her hand and quickly pulled her close. A kiss was placed on her lips before he let her go.

"Just in case, otherwise consider it a down payment for later."

Leave it to Zeltrons to mix pleasure with survival. Heading to the door, Avalon opened it and took a look. The alley was clear, it was time to make their move. Staying along the duracrete wall, Avalon remained hidden in teh shadows. Hiding alongside a dumpster, his head peeked around to look at the street. It was not clear. They could run for it, or attack. Avalon waited to see where the scouts were going. Maybe they could move without this being the time to fully expose their attempted escape.

[member="Leilani Paaie"]

 

[Leilani Paaie]

[member="Avalon Gray"]

She looked at herself, as he looked at her, "Yes I'm so cute when dressed for getting out of dodge" She smiled at him. She went into his arms as if meant to be there, melting to him for that brief moment as their lips met, and then parted.

Oh only on Zeltros, it was so romantic she didn't know if she could stand it. "I can't wait to collect the rest"

Out the door and then against the wall they moved silently pausing only to listen, and watch. Leilani looked at the same time as Avalon, scouts. She waited would they move. The Scouts looked their way as they pulled back. Now from what she knew of their invaders they were very business like. She was considering when there was a crackle of a radio.

A command to move down the block. Leilani nodded, if the Scouts moved down they could slip across into the next alley. She knew that they could evade all of them, but starting off like this, gave her hope.

 

[Judah Lesan]

They were moving, good. Avalon was hoping they wouldn't have to fight right away. He knew they would have to, but not yet. There was a better chance they would make it to his ship of the pair of Zeltrons could manage to stay out of sight. The end goal was getting off world, not killing a bunch of Sith. As it stood the only ones they could really handle were the force blind troopers they had. In the end the force breaker grenades they had would only buy them time.

Avalon kept [member="Leilani Paaie"]'s hand in his as they moved across the street into the next alley when the coast was clear. Something about her made him feel like he should protect her, though Avalon was certain she didn't need his protection. The next few alley crossings went about the same, until the had to turn. This was where it would get tricky.

"We need to go left," he said and pointed to the entrance of the spaceport.

When the coast seemed clear they went, only to hear a voice behind them.

"Hault, and turn around slowly."

Slow it was, only to quickly draw and plant a blaster bolt in the scouts chest.

"Run for cover!"

 

[Leilani Paaie]

[member="Avalon Gray"]

Normally she would have done exactly what she was told but when she heard the voice, and then saw that Avalon was pulling a weapon, she did the only thing that came to mind she turned, and took a knee while shooting the blaster at the scouts.

There erupted screaming, sirens and a call which required a response. She was holding her breath to keep her aim true, she still had her finger on the trigger. "I don't leave my partners taking the heat" She wasn't exactly a wall flower, but she wasn't a sharpshooter quite yet either. Marksman, maybe.

 

[Judah Lesan]

He had wanted her to run so that he could follow right behind, but that was a moot point now. Both scouts were gone, and two blaster shots had been heard at the entrance to the space port. They would be fighitng their way to the rest of the ship. Avalon grabbed the female's hand and took off running for the nearest point of cover.

"You're the stubborn kind aren't you," he asked before quickly kissing her again. "Thanks!"

Avalon had noticed she used the word partners. He could ask later what she meant by that. For now they just needed to get to the ship. Peering his head around the wall, he noticed four immediate troopers guarding the way to the entrance. They were too far away to pick them off with pistols, but there was a set of crates not too far from where they were. Likely some cargo which the troopers wouldn't let through. The Zeltron had lost money on some cargo for just that reason.

He quietly motioned for [member="Leilani Paaie"] to follow him to the crates. Indicating the two guards on the right, he quickly broke cover and tapped two rounds into each chest of the guards to the left. Quick and efficient shots were all they had time for if they were going to keep moving along. It was a good thing his "partner" was a good shot too, though he was starting to want to know why she was as good as she was.

 

[Leilani Paaie]

"I am the stubborn kind Avalon, but I'm also the soft squishy sensitive kind" she smiled at him. She followed when he motioned for them to move, she looked ahead, and behind yes she looked rather odd in her outfit, but she was just odd enough that she could pull it off with a bit of flirty flare.

She looked at the two guards, stepping back for a moment to give Avalon room. He was going to take the left, and she the right. As he broke cover she was at his back popping off two shots each into the men standing there looking at them, in disbelief. She could feel Avalong behind her as they cleared their route. They had to keep moving, and now for the first time she wished she wore pants this morning.

They were moving through when more guards came into view. She tapped his left shoulder to indicate on his left giving him heads up to them, she was looking scanning on her right she knew they were there they had to be. She stopped she grabbed Avalon's shirt. Zeltron can project their emotions, images. She projected the emotion of concern, followed by the image of the crosswalk before them. The two on the left were hovering, if they made a move they'd have to take them out.

The right, there was something happening there...something not right.

[member="Avalon Gray"]

 

[Judah Lesan]

They had been moving to easily. That all seemed to change once they reached the space port. The guards filed out like crazy. [member="Leilani Paaie"] tapped him on the shoulder. Avalon naturally looked, but then made way for her to look about. They could onky keep pressing forward. Avalon took out the guards to the left, but as he did Leilani grabbed his shirt.

He got her sense of warning about the crosswalk. Something was happening, and she didn't have a good feeling. Avalon's gut told him they should simply avoid the path if they could. It would take them longer to make it to his ship, but they'd get their alive.

"Then let's just avoid sweetheart," he said pressing a kiss to her again. She had his shirt, and they were close, so why not. That was the beauty of being a Zeltron. Zeltrons were free to do as they wished. Well that was changing, but why as many who could, were fleeing.

 

[Leilani Paaie]

The warmth of another kiss she smiled dreamily she loved kisses. "Yes avoid" She uncurled her fingers to let go of his shirt "Let's back up a bit and work our way around" She shook her head as she looked out at the number of guards.

"Must be a new assault down in the district" Sadness filled her eyes, "I heard they were just killing everyone" Whether it was true or not she didn't know nothing would be for certain until it was all over, and even then it would be half truths.

Some of the guards were positioned directly in their path, but if they backed up and took the delivery entrance rather than the pilot's entrance they might be able to get inside easier.

"[member="Avalon Gray"] let's try the delivery entrance for fuel and supplies, it's one level down" She took a step to see if he agreed.

 

[Judah Lesan]

"Well either way, we have to get off this rock. If we don't, we're dead, and I don't know about you that would get in the way of the fun I'm planning on latter."

Avalon kissed her again and nodded just before she stepped off. He followed her. The service entrance should work. If they could sneak around and double back they could get in some of the trooper gear.

"I got a wicked idea," he said pointing the dead troopers on the ground. "They won't stop us if we look like we're supposed to be here. Care to undress?"

[member="Leilani Paaie"]

 

[Leilani Paaie]

[member="Avalon Gray"]​

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She was really getting use to him kissing her every other movement, it was fueling her inner zeltron right now and only once they were safe would she be able to let it out and...really involve herself with Avalon. She gave a little moan of delight when his lips pressed against hers, and then a whimper of sadness when he retreated.

A wicked idea, he had her full attention right then, when he pointed over to the troopers, she grinned, "Oh that would be a treat, but maybe I should be your prisoner...or I could just be a sexy trooper...she tilted her head bit her lip and looked again at the troopers.

Let's do it the sooner we get off the rock the sooner we can.....she gave him a knowing look.