Red Stars

[Nick Dragovalor]

Zeltros​

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Slavers. The absolute scum of the galaxy. In his view, they were no better than the Sith that had taken away his entire life up until now. Taking people, making them do their bidding, treating them like tools, property... How different were they from the Sith who brainwashed him, who turned him into a monster? Who were willing to cast him aside time and time again like a toy? Who arranged for him to die the moment he thought he was free, and twice at that? In his view, they were no different. And in his view, they would die for it.

He had been tracking a particularly nasty slaver with a sizeable bounty on his head, all the way into Silver Space. It was a terrible space for a slaver to be in, but it gave Nicholas the advantage. Tracking him to Zeltros, he decided to pay a visit to their leader in hopes of a lead. Knowing she was affiliated with the Silver Jedi, he'd hoped that it would be worth the trip.

At the gate, he approached the guard. "Tell your leader that a Dragonsflame deigns to speak to her about business matters regarding a slaver on her planet."

It was quick and to the point.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

It was quiet within her little office, looking over a few economy reports and then moving o to personal messages she closed them soon after and sat back rubbing her eyes. Guilt filled her mind, instead of standing when her people needed her she instead ran back to here to hide...she felt she had no honor now...what would they think if she went back to them? Would they understand why she ran?

He silence was interrupted by the door opening, a guard stepped in and then stood at attention

maam, a dragonsflame wishes to see you...said it was in regards to a slaver on the planet...

She raised a brow, standing up from her seat upon hearing the word slaver and nodded

let him in, then.

The guard nodded and left to go and get nick and bring him to her office

[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

A Dragonsflame did indeed walk in, but perhaps it wasn't the one that Stardust was expecting. Nick didn't typically use his family name in order to influence his way much, it didn't feel right. But in this case, it was the only way he was going to possibly get a lead, and he was sure that his brother wouldn't mind. But instead of golden blonde hair flowing from the hood when it was pulled down, a red mane emerged from the darkness.

"You're the Mandalorian Queen of Zeltros, Stardust" He spoke with a cold, reserved voice as he stepped forward. "My name is Nicholas Dragonsflame. I am a bounty hunter seeking a slaver named Quolee Manu who has taken refuge on your planet. I was told that you would be my best bet for hunting him down."

[member="Stardust Solus Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

Indeed she was expecting blonde hair on this Dragonsflame, instead she was greeted with red and went on alert as she straightened up and looked at the man as she was really raising a brow now and clasped her hand behind her back

well that's a new title, might keep it actually, and I assume you must be the brother to [member="Josh Dragonsflame"]?.

She said formally as she watched him carefully and listened before she chuckled and took a seat motioning to one in front of her desk

funny you would mention that, we recent got reports of a new pop up of someone trying to set up shop here

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

"I am" He responded curtly to her question, not feeling the need to elaborate. The redhead strode forward at the Queen's request to take a seat, grabbing the chair by the top and flipping it around so he could rest on it in reverse, his elbows and forearm propped on the top to support his head. He looked her over with a curious glance. Many Twi'leks he had met were generally used as dancers, or servants. Seeing one running a planet was unusual, but he supposed with it being in Silver Space, the planets under their protection were more likely to allow an open-minded sort of mindset in cases like this.

Cold blue eyes shimmered a moment in thought as he nodded when she indicated that she may have a lead. "Lead me to him, and he won't be your problem for very long."

[member="Stardust Solus Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

She looked him over, seemed the looks ran in the family for sure, she could also tell he was curious about her as well for what or why she didnt know at all and chose to ignore it since there was business at hand. Bringing up a holoprojector she turned it on and showed hin a map of a few island far off from the mainland

I was waiting for solid reports on the possible location, that was 5 hours ago and no response back from our scouting drones....I was about to actually go and see for myself abour this problem, so care if I tag along?

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

Nick watched the map as it popped up with a detailed, curious eye, trying to memorize the routes best he could. She had mentioned sending scouting drones and that none had come back, indicating they were all sabotaged by something. What could be in all those places and stop all of those drones? Interesting...

He was surprised when the twi’lek stated her desire to come and admittedly he wasn’t sure on it. He was used to working alone. But she would have the most intel on the matter so he was in no position to argue.

“Very well. When do we depart?”

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smirked, seeing the confusion when she said she wished to come with him. Surely if he knew she was a mandalorian hed know just how skilled in combat she was

we will leave within the hour, I need to get armored up and make sure my council knows exactly where I am head

[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

"As you wish."

With that, he turned and walked out of her office, finding a place to sit down and rest. He considered meditating, hoping to find some peace -- but he preferred to keep his status as a Force User a secret, his presence hidden from all until the time came to use it. He had learned to last without it, as many of his targets were not Force Users.

It was when his ultimate target showed up that his power generally manifested itself. The Sith. They would pay for what they had done to him. Part of him hoped that this slaver he was dealing with was one of them. Oh, he hoped and he prayed. To kill another Sith would make his evening.

But for now, he closed his eyes and waited for the Twi'lek to be ready.

[member="Stardust Solus Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

She bowed her head as he left, standing as she moved to a wall and typed at a console on it as she took a breath ans looked as the wall began to open up to her revealing the armor she was proud of, dents and dings on it scars of battle that had saved her life

I cant escape you can I? I'm bound to wear you no matter what

She said to herself as she looked to the body suit and got it on. Looking to the armor as piece by piece disappeared from the stand and was put on. Grabbing the helmet she out it under her arm and sent a quick message to her council before she walked out looking to nick

ready to take some slavers out
[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

The green-skinned woman had found him before long. His eyes opened as he looked her up and down. She was certainly a Mandalorian. With Mandalorian lineage himself he could appreciate the desire for a Mandalorian leader to go out to battle even when they didn’t have to, at least.

But he was still suspicious of her. She had worked with the disgraces to the Mandalorian creedos, after all. And been a puppet to the Sith along with them.

“Lead the way.”

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She nodded turning towards the exit to the palace and pushed the doors open, outside awaited a military transport with four guards standing. However these weren't your normal guards as they could not be felt within the force at all

The God killers

Four she had chosen long ago to follow her into battle, now her elite guards. They looked to nick then to stardust before nodding and began loading up

to our hope, they are expecting a usual big force...if not well thisll be fun

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

As they headed for the exit, he couldn’t help but look the Twi’lek over a bit when she wasn’t looking, admiring her figure. He supposed she didn’t look too bad, he noted. But his head snapped to attention when her guards showed up.

Honestly he felt they were unnecessary. They would probably just get in the way and he worked better with as fewer people involved as possible. But he supposed with the Queen involved this was inevitable. Perhaos he could be able to sneak in amongst the chaos and get the kill that way. As he followed along, the plan was already being put into place...

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Nick Dragonsflame"]

Loading into the drop ship she waited for nick to hop in before giving the go ahead. Setting a holo map down stardust brought a map of the island up

alright folks, thisll be different from the usual going in smashing, this man here has a target within this island. However the location is unknown but weve a few hints

She pressed a button and red dots appeared, about five dotting a area about 4 miles wide

weve lost surveillance drones here, here, here, and here. We think the canp might be located there. Once we arrive we will sneak out way through and recon that area see if we can find them

 

[Nick Dragovalor]

Talking, talking, talking. All they ever did was talk. As they got into the ship, he listened to the briefing but it was really for her unnecessary troops. Nick let out an exhale as he found a place to sit down, closing his eyes. It seemed she had decided on a place to go. Though he did decide to speak up finally.

"You have guards here, and you and I are enough for the most likely point. Why not send your guards to the other points just in case he's there? They can report to us if they catch him, and we can change track to meet them there and head him off before he can escape."

[member="Stardust Solus Skirae"]