The Silver Jedi Come (Dominion of Malachor V + Sith Order Rebellion)

[Barinthus E'ron]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Trayus Academy
Secondary Objective: Fashionista
Allies: [member="Claire Ouron"] [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"]
Enemies: Darth Traya ([member="Celiana"]), Darth Nihilus ([member="Ar'ekk"]) Darth Sion ([member="rasu Gan"])
Post: 14/38

He could sense them, he could feel them and now he could see them as his master and padawans were there prepared to square off against another master and padawans. This was not exactly something you wanted to see as it could divide groups and make them wonder who was more popular or who was better. He was looking at the three who had the darker aura's now trying to snuff out the lightside of the force and he moved quickly holding his saber as the orange blade he had gotten from his mother activated. Prepared to fight while he looked at the one who was talking with a more laser focus moving in to join Claire with a look on her his and the silver orders armor gleamed. "Now now now, that isn't fun, don't you know two people vs one isn't right. Lets make this a doubles shall we?"

 

[Claire Ouron]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Beat Traya
2nd Objective: Fashion
Allies: [member="Matsu Ike"], [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"] @Barinthus E'ron
Enemies: [member="Rasu Gan"] [member="Celiana"] @Ar'ekk
Fighting: Celiana

It seems Claire needed to learn how to stop talking in a fight, her taunt had gave away her attack and now Celiana had sent rubble right back her, She had no choice but to take cover, when she did she found a nasty surprise waiting for her. One then soon two sabers were flying at her. They were fast. Claire kept trying to get out of the way but they would keep coming back, Soon she heard a man's voice. "I don't know who you are but I need your help! Can you stop these crazy things!?"

 

[Celiana]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Destroy Jedi Invaders
2nd Objective: Reclaim Myself and Fight Against The Sith
Allies: Darth Sion ([member="Rasu Gan"]), Darth Nihilus (Ar'ekk)
Enemies: Matsu Ike, Undin Jaii Kryze, Lyth Meran, Claire Ouron
Directly Engaging: (Claire Ouran) [member="Barinthus E`ron"]
Post 7/38

Still cloaked in The Force I knew that neither could see me. Speaking would give away my position so using The Force I spoke directly into both of their minds and said, "Ahhhh...yes the young knight rushes to assist the lovely damsel in distress. His shining armor and disarming smile hiding pain and the dull, dark ache at living a lie. Trying to be a bad-boy but always one with a noble heart rushing to the defense of everyone but himself. Then there's you my sweet child, you're yet a padawan and have the makings of greatness but aren't taken seriosuly by your Masters or fellow padawans. They look at you with pity and a sort of contempt."

The twin sabers were still airborne and rather than have them continue attacking the poor girl. I flicked them out towards this newcomer to keep him busy. The girl while she wasn't being attacked I'd begun lacing her head with doubts both about herslef and how her fellow Jedi felt about her. Now she'd mentally erode herself and this young knight would rush to her aid. I was Darkness and despair The Dark Side was me. I padded behind the young woman and began to further erode her confidence speaking into her mind I said, "child you can't see me and you can't fight me because I am your own doubts and fears. I am the darkest side of yourself you can't run from me because that darkness is yours and I am that darkness. Don't fight yourself accept it... If you let it those fears will choke you...."

To emphasize my point and drive her to further despair I took hold of The Force and in that moment wrapped my fingers of thought and will around the girls' throat and squeezed lifting her off the ground. Not enough to kill or even drive her to unconsciousness but more than enough to fill her with fear and panic at the sudden loss of control. Holding her there in mid-air for a few seconds I released my hold dropping her back to the ground. The young knight was busy fighting off my sabers and this young lass would yet submit to her own fears...

The voice entered my mind again and said, "Kreia, release her! You cannot have her I WILL NOT allow it! Even in the depths of Malachor you must have heard how I came to be redeemed. Love Kreia, for a young Jedi Knight. Bastila Shan, I ceased to be a Dark Lord of the Sith and became instead the savior of The Republic. The Prodigal Knight. I was a Lord of The Sith and YOU WILL SUBMIT TO ME! You only were able to corrupt those who allowed it and this girl did not allow it you forced her to submit. Release her Kreia!"

"Celiana you must fight her! This young woman is not your enemy nor is the young man striving to protect her. You are your own worst enemy right now. You want the power to make sure that vision you saw her place in your mind never happens. Another other than Aria in your arms that will only happen if it is YOUR choice Celiana. Do as Revan did and as I did love is your salvation do you love her Celiana? Would you fight to force a Dark Lord of the Sith out of your mind? Will you work with Crime lords? Start a business? Will you stare down your demons?"

My eyes opened and I saw what I was doing and it horrified me. Tears streamed down my face and I spoke through the connection to Meetra and said, "Meetra? Are you there? Please Master, you have to help me fight this crazy manipulative witch!" I felt the connection and heard her say into my mind, "Celiana? Thank the Force! We can fight her but you'll have to act as if you're fighting the Jedi to beat her you'll have to manipulate both sides. If you can get to the young woman you've hurt so far and let her touch my saber then there's a chance I can explain what my plan is. We have to get you to one of the soul gems and trap Traya's spirit inside that can only happen if you work with these young Jedi. Are we agreed Celiana?"

Glancing down at the saber hilt I held I said, "Yes, agreed on all counts Master." Reaching out through The Force I deactivated the two sabers and pulled them back to land in front of the young woman I'd choked with The Force. I knew this would unsettle both of them at the sudden lack of fighting them. I hoped this would work...

 

[Claire Ouron]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Defeat Traya
2nd Objective: Fashion
3rd Objective: Get it together girl!
Allies: [member="Matsu Ike"] [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"] @Barinthus E'ron
Enemies: [member="Celiana"] [member="Rasu Gan"] @Ar'ekk

Suddenly a voice spoke inside her head, that of a old woman's. She spoke words that Claire knew to be lies yet they had a effect on her. Somebody speaking in her mind was extremely unsettling. "No...No your wrong! Matsu's been my friend ever since she found me! She'd never think of me like that! If she hated me then she wouldn't have fed me when I was on the street!" She yelled at the invisible woman in anger. "Get out here you coward! I'll end you bi-" before she could finish something grabbed by the neck, lifted her up and started chocking her. Now she was truly scared. She panicked and started grasping her to hand that was crushing her throat, dropping her lightsaber in the process, but the hand wasn't there. Everything was starting to turn black when it dropped her on the floor, leaving her gasping for air.

Claire was horrified, was this voice right? Was this her darkness talking back at her? She was powerless to defend herself and it seemed like this being was capable and perfectly willing to kill her at anytime. What could she possibly do now? Claire was rapidly losing hope when two light sabers dropped in front of her. "What the... These are *cough cough* h-her's..." the girl said to herself. noticing that she had somehow lost her own lightsaber she picked them up and started looking around again. "What is this to you? Some sort of game? Why are you giving me these?"

 

[Celiana]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Destroy Jedi Invaders
2nd Objective: Reclaim Myself and Fight Against The Sith
Allies: Darth Sion (Rasu Gan), Darth Nihilus (Ar'ekk)
Enemies: Matsu Ike, Undin Jaii Kryze, Lyth Meran, Claire Ouron
Directly Engaging: (Claire Ouran) Barinthus E`ron
Post 8/38

Looking at her as she asked if this was a game to me and why I was giving my sabers to her I dispelled my Force cloak and knelt behind her. In my own voice I said, "I'm giving you these so that they're not attacking your friend or you. Sorry about everything, in short order I was here with Master Gan and another of her padawans investigating the temple, we were all possessed by Sith spirits. I've still got one attached to me, the evil manipulative witch Darth Traya. I don't know if you'll believe anything I say but I doubt you can argue with this woman." Pressing Meetra's saber hilt agaisnt her palm I let her speak and kept a mental link open.

"Ahhh...Celiana you are a clever one. Firstly a pleasure to meet you Claire, second introductions are in order. My name is Meetra Surik Jedi General, Jedi Exile, and oh yes Force Spirit as well as one who was an apprentice to many masters including the one who you've been dealing with. Traya, everything the young woman who owns my saber just told you is true. Now then bottom line is that you can hold what's happened to you against Celiana here or own the fact that while Traya was toying with you and Celiana would not have ever willingly done any of those things to you. It was her who made the choice to let me help her fight Traya."

"Now then if you are in agreement our plan is to continue fighting both you and the young knight who came to help you. But only for appearance sake Traya MUST think she still controls the situation otherwise she'll fully possess Celaina or make the leap and choose you. We must get her to your Master who holds soul gems to trap Traya. To do so she will have to fight with everything she has which is considerable. You must let her drive you back towards your Master and you must keep everyone else from seriosly injuring her. After Traya has been dealt with I'll help you all fight off the remaining two sith spirits. Traya's apprentices Darth Sion and Darth Nihilus and they will be very dangerous. Do you understand Claire? I'll leave you for now I must keep Traya out of her mind but I will do everything I can to help all of you. May The Force be with you Claire..."

With that Meetra left and re-entered my mind to taunt, manipulate, and fight Traya. Looking at Claire tears were streaming down my face and I said, "I'm so sorry Claire. I tried fighting her but I couldn't do it alone, I'm so sorry if I hurt you I'd never have done those things if I had a choice..." Head lowered in shame I asked her "Claire, will you please help me free myself and my Master? Once this situation is dealt with you can take out what you need to on me... But for now, will you please help me?"

 

[Claire Ouron]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Fashion
Allies: [member="Matsu Ike"] @Barinthus E'ron [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"]
Enemies: Darth Traya, Darth Sion, Darth Nihilus.

Claire was stunned at first by the fact that this woman she had started to hate so much was now begging for her help and that she wasn't alone. Things were finally made for the young girl, and to think if she was struggling this much to keep Traya down with the sprits help she could only imagine the hell Rasu and the other padawan were going though. Claire took a deep breath to clear her head and focus, focus hard on saving Celiana

Objective update: Recuse [member="Celiana"] [member="Rasu Gan"] @Ar'ekk

"I..I understand... I'll do it! I promise I'll save and your friends of you no matter what! Just stay strong and don't give up okay? I have a plan." Claire realized she needed to get ready for the 2nd round with the sith lord. The first thing she collect her own saber and place it and one of the extra sabers on floor where Traya's sabers were, Hopefully Traya would make the mistake of picking up Claire's lightsaber to use and not notice the switch, Her crystal had a special attunement to the light-side according to Matsu so it'd be weaker in Traya's hands and would serve a slight boost to Surik's abilities to protect Celiana. She then turned to the man who was helping her. "Listen up, I need you to hold back on her. She has to think she has the edge so I can lure her into a trap. Follow my lead and she goes where I'm heading. If I'm in danger defend me but don't kill hurt her at all okay?" Then finally she backed up and tried to appear tired by resting on the wall. "May the force be with you both."

(Could you do me a favor? I can't get this stupid link to work so could you upload a theme song called Trembling City of Aris from Namco x Capcom for me on your next post?)

 

[Celiana]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Reclaim Myself and Fight Against The Sith
2nd Objective: Manipulate Darth Traya and save my friends
Allies: Matsu Ike, Undin Jaii Kryze, Lyth Meran, Claire Ouron
Enemies: Darth Sion (Rasu Gan), Darth Nihilus (Ar'ekk)
Directly Engaging: (Claire Ouran) Barinthus E`ron (Keeping up appearances)
Post 9/38

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pssPh_X6y6o (requested theme song hope I got it right... )

As Claire spoke I listened and said, "I'm still going to have to attack you Claire. I'll also probably have to use some things like Force Choke just so you know. Also Meetra will be sharing my memories and emotions with Traya allowing her to think she's still in control but you won't be fighting her this time, you'll be fighting me Claire. When I'm fighting you this time around Meetra will feed the emotions you felt when Traya was choking you and fighting you back to her. I'm going to pull my attacks with The Force but you will definitely still feel them. Just so I know are you ok with that?"

I noted that Claire switched some sabers around and I looked at her and said, "Those sabers aren't Traya's, they're mine. That being said, which one is yours so I can give Meetra an edge? You're free to fight with my sabers as long as I know which ones to grab and Claire...again I'm sorry about what Traya put you through using me...I'll make it right Claire."

I still felt horrible about what Traya had done to poor Claire using me. I would make this right and I'd be sure to save Master Gan and the other padawan I'd come here with. After this mission to Malachor V I'd damn well make sure Claire was taken care of and treated to some rest and good food when we all got back to Voss...

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

Objective: Escort his childhood friend
Location: Lucien Cordel's Estate, Elom
Allies: [member="Kära Vi'dreya"]
Enemies: Time
Post: 3

Her delicate touch upon his bearded cheek was enough to give him pause once they'd reached the top of the stairs, and he met her weary gaze. At that moment both had gone back in time to when they were little, playing together in their secret spot, secluded from the rest of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Three decades later and here they were, their lives having taken such different turns with their own ups and downs. A boyish smile spread across his lips, reaching from cheek to cheek as he held her in brotherly embrace.

"When I looked at you for the first time, I didn't see the youngling raised by Sith everyone was so afraid of. I just saw you; a child lost in a place with no friends or family, terrified of what the future might hold." He raised a hand to brush away a few wayward strands of her white hair. He thought back to that day when she'd decided to leave the Jedi. Had there been suffering? Yes, borne out of friendship and the loss of loved ones. But such grief had led them to where they are now, just like any other choice in life.

"There is nothing to forgive, little Snowflake," he told her as he hugged her tighter. "Except for one thing," he added before pulling away from their embrace ever so slightly to place his forehead upon hers, looking her in the eye. "You have to forgive yourself, Kära. None of the things you did while under the influence of the Dark side can be undone, and unless you forgive yourself the guilt will tear you apart. Trust me, I know..."

Had he ever truly forgiven himself for not being able to save his friends when the orphanage stood ablaze? The loss of his brother? The loss of Asha? His father? Probably not. These were scars that would always mark his soul. There was a difference between forgiving and forgetting, after all; the former is accepting the outcome, while the latter is simply erasing the event entirely - a huge disservice to the people who suffered because of your actions.

Thurion placed a soft kiss upon Kära's forehead moments before he scooped her off the ground into his arms, careful not to cause discomfort to her or the unborn child. "Tell me where to take you," he offered as he strode through the empty, decrepit hallway with his dearest friend in his arms.

 

[Claire Ouron]

(That's the one. Thank you.)

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Trick Traya and seal her away.
2nd Objective: Fashion
Allies: [member="Matsu Ike"] [member="Celiana"] @ Barinthus E'ron
Enemies: [member="Rasu Gan"] @Ar'ekk

Claire listened and nodded. "I'll be fine, just do what you have to do till I can get that crystal from Master Ike and use it on you. The saber you want is on the right, it has a sky blue blade so you should be able to tell by looking that it's the right one, and don't worry about hurting and upsetting me earlier. That's Tryra's fault, not yours." She told Celiana before collecting Celiana's sabers. "I'm ready when you are."

(Edit: I just realized I forgot my post numbers, I'm at 12 of 38)

 

[Celiana]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Reclaim Myself and Fight Against The Sith
2nd Objective: Manipulate Darth Traya and save my friends
Allies: Matsu Ike, Undin Jaii Kryze, Lyth Meran, Claire Ouron
Enemies: Darth Sion (Rasu Gan), Darth Nihilus (Ar'ekk)
Directly Engaging: (Claire Ouran) Barinthus E`ron (Keeping up appearances)
Post 10/38

I was thankful that Claire didn't hold me responsible for Traya's bitchy takeover of my body. She'd told me that the saber on the right with a sky-blue blade was the one I wanted. She said, "Ready when you are. " At that I leaped over her and while in midair I reached out with The Force and pulled the saber Claire had mentioned to my outstretched left hand as I landed I caught her saber activated her blade while re-igniting the cyan blade of Meetra's saber with a snap-hiss. Turning I flicked my right hand into a left strike towards the neck before flicking my right hand into a back-handed strike towards her ribs. Moving as soon as the first blow came down on her I brought my left hand into a quick strike towards her neck before jerking my left elbow up towards the right side of her face.

Dropping my shoulder and inverting my saber and hers I went into a forward roll under her so that she have the high ground and be able to force me back towards her Master and the crystals to trap Traya. I was worried about those crystals too, if they could trap the spirits of Sith Lords it was possible they'd pull Meetra's Spirit in with them... Then her voice entered my mind and said, "Celiana, you've begun the fight to have yourself pushed back towards the crystals correct?" I responded to her mentally and said, "Yes Master I have. Though I have a question Master, what will happen to you if you're still fighting Traya by then won't you be trapped inside with her?"

I could hear the warmth and kindness of her voice as she said, "Celiana dear, I probably should've told you this earlier on and I apologize too but before you even laid hands on my saber I'd forged a Force bond with you. So even if that were possible which it's not I wouldn't be sealed away. Those crystals were meant to trap and keep Dark side users spirits trapped. I don't happen to be one so I'll still be here, keep fighting though Celiana right now she thinks I'm Revan and that you're doing as she wants causing division between the Jedi while terrifying Claire."

"Thank you Master, for protecting me and helping me to fight back thank you Meetra." I could hear the warmth of her voice as she said, "You're welcome child. I know there's a young woman whom you deeply care for and will fight with everything you have to protect. Love is a powerful thing Celiana, never forget that dear." Her voice faded from my mind again as I planted my feet and waited for Claire to start the counter-attack that would push me back....

 

[Claire Ouron]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Trick Traya and free [member="Celiana"]
2nd Objective: Fashion
Allies: [member="Matsu Ike"] [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"] @Barithus E'ron and Celiana
Enemies: [member="Rasu Gan"] @Ar'ekk
Post: 13/38

Now that it was it Celiana in control and she was holding back Claire was able to keep up with her movements and react accordingly, She played her part and acted scared and angry but she was perfectly calm inside. Claire wasn't used to fighting with duel blades so she improvised her way using basic Shii-Cho and a few moves she made up on the fly to try and surprise her, hopefully by surprising Celiana it would help sell the illusion that this was a real fight and not just a high-steaks blade dance. Celiana aimed with her left arm towards Claire's neck and her right towards her ribs. Claire ducked under the left strike and blocked the right with a deflecting slash. Seeing her next move as a non-lethal blow to her face Claire took the attack elbow hit and staggered backwards. Her face was going to be sore for at least a few days after that but she didn't care right now. Striking back quickly Claire locked blades with Celiana which her foe took advantage of to drop down, invert their sabers and roll under her.

Claire realized instantly that she not only had the high group but had a clear path right to Matsu. Time to counter attack. Claire charged forward and attacked with both her sabers swinging in from the right, the attack was bold and highly telegraphed so Celiana should have no problem blocking it and was hoping to use the moment to create a opening in her defense when she retracted her sabers to try and counter. From there she'd turn off her sabers and attempt to duck down and gut punch her, not at full force of course but hard enough to keep her guard down long enough to force push her though the hail way. Claire felt really bad about this but knew that if they didn't at least look like they were hurting eachother then Traya would eventually catch on, besides this was the fastest way to the room.

 

[Celiana]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Reclaim Myself and Fight Against The Sith
2nd Objective: Manipulate Darth Traya and save my friends
Allies: Matsu Ike, Undin Jaii Kryze, Lyth Meran, Claire Ouron
Enemies: Darth Sion (Rasu Gan), Darth Nihilus (Ar'ekk)
Directly Engaging: (Claire Ouran) Barinthus E`ron (Keeping up appearances)
Post 11/38

I could feel the hit with my elbow to Claire's face... then as I rolled under and came back up I saw her sabers come in from the right at full force pushing me back as I brought my sabers up into an X-block. Good she was using what I'd given her to force me backwards then she did something creative that I hadn't anticipated she deactivated her saber and ducking down under my guard used a burst of Force speed to hit me in the stomach. Even though I was wearing Beskar armor she'd hit right along the exposed part by my belly button. The breath whooshed out of me and I had enough time to realize that she's sent a wave of Force energy my way sabers still active I deactivated them as I went airborne and down a hallway.

Placing my sabers along my ribs I crossed my arms in front of my body and triggered the Beskar hidden blades in my gauntlets and as the serrated blades came out along my forearms I landed and digging my blades into the ground as i hit the gorund I sent up a shower of sparks before coming to a knee. The blade on my gauntlets still triggered I hoped she'd attack again as my gauntlets could take the hits. Re-igniting Meetra's cyan blade with a snap-hiss I came to a knee. Looking over my left shoulder I could see we were getting very close to Master Matsu. My Beskar could take the hits and even though I only had one saber active I didn't need more Claire was making good progress pushing me back and now that my Beskar claws were out Traya would get a hell of a show of me being beaten back before being trapped... Come on Claire that kriffing hurt but keep going just think of it as payback for that elbow to the face, we're almost there...

 

[Matsu Ike]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Shadow Temple
Secondary Objective: Fashionista
Allies: [member="Claire Ouron"] [member="Lyth Meran"] [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"] [member="Celiana"]
Enemies: Darth Nihilus ([member="Ar'ekk"]) Darth Sion ([member="rasu Gan"])
Post: 15/38

Matsu could feel more of it as she was shifting and working with the different things here. She could see Claire and Barinthus dueling one of the padawans and they seemed to be getting the heart of the matter and handling them as she prepared for Rasu to be a handful... maybe. The jedi master was skilled but she was also behind in some of her things that Matsu wasn't so she would be able to help with it and provide back up where needed. Hopefully the other padawan Undin would be able to contain and break through on the one he had been assigned when Matsu turned with a small grin towards Rasu. "Come on now Rasu, I know you are in there and can come back to the surface.

 

[Jessica Med-Beq]

Location: Elom, Saak'ak wreck
Objective: Exploration and information gathering
Allies: Silver Jedi
Enemies: Unknown
Post: 16/38

"If you're watching this, there is the all-too-often forgotten story of the tragically epic end of the Saak'ak" the voice in one of the data discs told the trio.

"Start!"

Everything began when the Confederates began losing over Boz Pity and, once it became clear for the Confederates that Boz Pity was lost, and yet the Saak'ak did not even take damage in the slightest in this battle. The Confederate flagship there was not a Lucrehulk but a Providence (regardless of whether it is the Lucid Voice or the Invisible Hand, it is irrelevant to what happened to the Saak'ak). The screen of the ship began to display the tactical map of the Saak'ak when it retreated from Boz Pity, with Nap Lagard at its helm. From historical records from the era, it is well-known that Confederate commanders were a little chagrined when their battle droids just made running commentaries about their situation because of their operational instability arising from fitting too advanced an AI into their rather primitive droid brains. The Republic sent several ships in an attempt to intercept the Saak'ak... two battlecruisers, several Immobilizer 417s.

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"Lay in a course to Malachor V, prepare to jump to hyperspace on my mark"

"Sir, there's not enough fuel to make it to Malachor V" a B1 pilot battle droid asked.

"Make a stop at the Wheel"

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[Orihime Ike]

Planet: Krayiss Two
Objective: Explore Caldera
Secondary Objective: Fashionista
Allies: Silver Jedi
Post: 16/38

The sounds of the sith spirits came to them as they were moving over and around with it. Staying prone and ready orihime switched the crystal with another and worked with the shadows that had come with her. Small group, percise, focused and trained to resist the darkside. It didn't get much better then that when she rolled over and focused the force into her palm again making the blinding light that was pulling another spirit in. They had spent the time to get them one on one to be careful and now could operate going deeper into the ruins as in the one pack there was a small stack of darkside spirits in white glowing crystals. "You guys are doing well, continue pushing forward and we'll work on more of the ruins to uncover what information we can."

 

[Claire Ouron]

Planet: Malachor V
Objective: Seal Traya
2nd Objective: Fashion
Allies: [member="Matsu Ike"] [member="Celiana"] @Undin Jaii Kryze @Barithus E'ron
Enemies: [member="Rasu Gan"] @Ar'ekk
Post: 14/38

Good... Almost there. Claire thought to herself , It was close to time now. Claire pocketed her extra saber as well and activated the aqua colored saber, Then Claire dashed forward and prepared a overhead swing, hoping to force her into a saber lock, Claire then kneed Celiana hoping to send her stumbling backwards, Claire waited for her to regain her balance before attack again, slashing at her from the upper-right, then the lower-left, the finally the right again. Claire continued the sequence until she had backed Celiana into the room with Matsu. Finally it was time to spring the trap. "MATSU!!! THE CRYSTAL!!!" Claire yelled as loud as she could, Claire and Matsu had to be lighting fast now before Traya could realize what was going on.

 

[Gir Quee]

Location: Daragon-class Colony Corvette Shadow Runner, somewhere in the Stygian Caldera
Objective: Explore the Caldera
Allies: Silver Jedi
Enemies: Currently none

[7/38]

Their conversation soon came to an end, prompting Gir to excuse himself from the businessman's cabin. Halfway down one of the central corridors, he saw Jen Jace ambling down the hall. Thankfully for him, she appeared to be deep in conversation with a perky woman who appeared to be in her mid-twenties. Judging by her mode of dress, Gir guessed that Jens's friend was an office professional of some sort. Gir slinked away into one of the more distal corridors. He briefly wandered down the hall as he contemplated how to best prepare his ship and crew based on Jace's revelations. Several of the doors along the hall opened up to the substantial cargo bays. But whereas the upper bays had primarily been converted into passenger space, the lower bays primarily held large equipment such as packaged mining rigs and prefabricated housing. It thus provided him a relatively quiet place to think. He leaned up against one of those door frames, eying a trio of neatly parked automated digging machines. A uniformly calm voice called out to him from further across the hold.

"Sir, what are you doing here?"

Gir's eyes jumped up to meet the twin photo-receptors of a bipedal security droid marching towards him. After years of military service, he initially found the concept of relying solely on automated security uncomfortable. Yet he had managed to warm up to the concept after experiencing the consistent caution and professionalism demonstrated by the colony's droids. Gir straightened up and shrugged.

"Just thinking. Anything unusual to report, S4?"

"No sir," said the droid, coming to a halt before him, "a pair of children wandered down here from the upper decks."

"I take it a short turbolift ride was in order."

"It was."

"Tell me, S4. How long have you been in service to Mister Jace?"

"Eighteen days."

"Just before the voyage then."

The droid stiffly bobbed its head up and down.

"Has he ever talked to you or your cohorts about any security concerns?"

"Certainly. He quizzed us on the protocols as established by yourself and briefed us on our role in the colonies."

"Has he talked to you about any specific dangers?"

"Only to keep watch of the equipment here to make sure it is not tampered with. He sometimes comes down here and inspects the equipment himself."

"Do you do that with him?"

"I do not."

"I see," said the blonde man, "I will head off above decks then. Thank you for your time."

The droid sagely nodded before returning to its lonely patrol of the lower holds. He has a lot to keep track there. If there is a droid per compartment though...he has about three light freighter's worth of equipment to look after. Gir had suggested to Jace that the holds be kept locked and secured until the voyage was complete. Why Jace had refused perplexed him to some degree, and the man spending time alone in the holds made him equally curious. It was possible that he was merely double-checking inventory. But it also seemed like a good pretext to be by himself for a while. While not necessarily dangerous, it didn't help but make Gir wonder if the man was concealing something else. He thumbed his comlink.

"Y3-T4, I need to see you and Miss Narvik in my cabin ten minutes from now. Please grab her from the bridge."

"Yes sir."

 

[Arekk]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Destroy Jedi Invaders (Free myself and others from the curse.)
Allies: Darth Traya ([member="Celiana"]), Darth Sion ([member="Rasu Gan"])
Enemies: [member="Claire Ouron"] [member="Matsu Ike"] [member="Barinthus E`ron"] [member="Undin Jaii Kryze"]
Post: 4/38

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The Lord of Hunger stood in the shadows, roaming behind the group of Jedi that were engaging Darth Traya and Sion. He was plotting, scheming on how he would devour their souls. Their defeat was inminent, he could sense it. Thanks to the dark side of the Force, the Jedi would be long gone for good.

The Padawan was still under control of Nihilus. He stood besides Celiana, who was now a puppet of Traya. In his particular Ancient Sith language, the words that came out of his mouth were painfully clear.

"Tegu nun spresti su ji m'tye valia mrias nuyak raka." ​

("Let me deal with her. She will die by my hand.")​

The dark lord's lightsaber was ignited and was aiming towards Claire, the young Padawan. He waited for the right moment so he could Force choke her, scanning for her weakest spot.

It was a matter of time before the three of them started fighting for their lives.

"Zinot j'us tapti' stai nuo antai aras jorath m'tye thanas j'us valia buti thtik mazo j'us jenga kesti."​

("Have you come here for answers? There are none. You will only suffer." )​

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This was just the beginning.

 

[Undin Jaii Kryze]

LOCATION: Malachor V
OBJECTIVE: Shadow Temple.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: Fashionist.


ALLIES: Silver Jedi, [member="Matsu Ike"] , [member="Claire Ouron"] , @Barinthus E'ron
ENEMIES: Darth Traya ([member="Celiana"]), Darth Nihilus (@Ar'ekk) Darth Sion (@Rasu Gan)

POSTS: 5/38

The Padawan got his hand ready to grab for his lightsaber, but as he did that, the other person that he was supposed to fight, had vanished. The boy looked at his surroundings, no sign of him. He wanted to talk to Master Matsu about it, but it would be better not to distract her as she got ready herself for a possible duel.

Even if he couldn't see the man, Undin could still sense him. The problem was that, he couldn't distinguish each of the presences, as they were too strong and very close. He decided to taunt the guy into appearing, but it was unnecesarry as he heard that voice again. This time, it gave him chills troughout his body and it came from behind the other Padawan that came with Master Ike.

The boy slowly approached the man from behind with his saber in hand and pointed at him, if worse came to show, he had to duel him. With his big mouth he said "Give up and learn Basic. Turn, and you'll be crucified. Actually, do any sudden move and you'll be crucified.", the tone that came from Undin was both brave, but still regretfull. He wouldn't really attack the man first, but if he had to, he would fight him.

He had been so focused on finding the man and sneaking up on him, he hadn't noticed the new arrivall.

 

[Celiana]

Location: Shadow Temple, Malachor V
Objective: Reclaim Myself and Fight Against The Sith
2nd Objective: Manipulate Darth Traya and save my friends
Allies: Matsu Ike, Undin Jaii Kryze, Lyth Meran, Claire Ouron
Enemies: Darth Sion (Rasu Gan), Darth Nihilus (Ar'ekk)
Directly Engaging: (Claire Ouran) Barinthus E`ron (Keeping up appearances)
Post 12/38

Looking towards the padawan I'd arrived with who'd been possessed by Nihilus I saw he'd ignited his saber and pointed it towards Claire before speaking in the Sith tongue. He told me to let him deal with her that she'd die his hand. Then he said have you come for answers? There are none you will only suffer. Reaching out with The Force I gripped him by the throat and said, "Silence! She is mine Lord of Hunger." The contempt filled my voice and glancing towards Claire I winked to let her know I was still me. "Neither Sion nor you could subdue me and you will still kneel before The Master of this academy!"

With that I forced him to his knees and I began working my footing back towards Matsu hopefully if The spirit of Nihilus attacked me in rage at having been denied he'd feel Meetra's presence and be weakened allowing us to capture Traya. The last this Lord of the Sith had known she was still a wound in The Force...