Unexpected Outcomes

[Myles Vylumnar]

IMAHALYAN
OBJECTIVE: Eliminate target.

Myles crouched along his perch, eyes peering through binoculars. He watched from afar, studying and planning his next move. This was the biggest job he'd ever taken- and he refused to fail. The cash-in was fairly large, and so far no official bounty was set. His target was, after all, royalty. He spent days studying his target, waiting for the right moment. He was like a stalker, hunting his prey through the tallgrass. Today was the day. Today would be the day the predator pounced.

Myles lowered his hand, stuffing the binocular in his pack. Surrounding him were branches and rustling leaves as the silent wind whistled. The night sky howled at him, shadily lit in moonlight. He was perched atop the trees, just out of sight from the bustling city below him. His target was some kilometers away, upon another hilltop overlooking the capital. Foolish of her, to live alone.

They were just outside the city, in the hills. This was necessary for him to reach his target without drawing attention, and it would provide him the means of getting past security. This way, he just had to literally go around them. He carried his rifle slung over his shoulder, his supplies in a duffle bag at his side. He marched along, days of anticipation amounting to this. He'd planned it out strategically in his head, perfecting everything mentally. All that was left was to act it out.

Finally, he came upon the quiet residence of his prey. Quaint, for royalty. Odd for someone with that kind of status to live in such simplicity... But he musn't let little quirks distract him. Myles realigned his focus, preparing to assassinate his sleeping victim. It would have to be quiet, un-noticed by the masses. In, and out. Just like that.

His target was sleeping, and living alone. How convenient... After scouting around the small, quaint home, Myles cut off the power. The outage would likely wake them up, so he had to act quick. He reached into his duffle bag, pulling out a handful of small metal capsules.

Windows shattered in the home, being bombarded with small capsule-like devices. Within seconds, they released a cloudy gas which fogged the entire home. It was enough to wake up his target, but that didn't matter. Myles equipped his blaster rifle and kicked through the bedroom door. He could not see his target, but his target could also not see him.

"Nheeso Ghanash sends his regards..."

Myles began firing loosely into the room, spraying everywhere to kill his target. What he didn't know, was that [member="Stardust Raxis"] was a force user. More importantly, a lightsaber wielder who could deflect his blaster bolts.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She had given birth about a week ago, she had not done much since then, either way she was resting up, the child in another room where a Droid could take care of the kid when stardust was resting

However, something was off, the dragon restless as she rolled over, she reached for her Sabers and kept it close to her, she found some comfort and closed her eyes, however something woke her uo, a force signature nearby her place, she pretended to sleep, a grip on her Sabers

When the power went out, she slowly sat up, she closed her eyes allowing the force to be her eyes, she noticed someone approching, the fog would not do much to hinder her...and when the door was kicked in her Sabers, black and white ignited, she blocked all those that cane towards her

The thing about predators....was there was always something bigger then it...the dragon had been awoken...in its den

pray tell me, you think such low ball tactics will work?

All of a sudden, he would feel a invisible force throw him out the front door, she stepped out, she was dressed say the keast...she her face was of a cold anger

I'll give you a chance to surrender before I
decide you look better minced....or maybe worse
[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

Myles was flung back, thudding against the wall. His rifle flew out of his hands and skidded across the floor out of his reach. A jedi!? he thought. His employer seemed to have left this little detail behind. The only warning he ever got was 'be careful, she's dangerous'. Just take the job, they said... It's good money, they said...

The expression on Myles' face was mixed. It was that of determination and will, but also that of anger and annoyance. It was obvious, through the Force. His emotions filled the area, a faint smell of rage and desire resounded throughout the Force. He said nothing, only looking at the person he was meant to kill. Anger flushed through his eyes, though on the exterior it was not apparent. Perhaps he was hiding it? Or, maybe... He just didn't know it.

He said nothing as the Dragon threatened him. Instead, he returned with a glare.

[member="Stardust Raxis"] approached him, left vulnerable. However, she didn't know what he had up his sleeve. Myles was packing heat. Suddenly, he quick-drew a handgun which was tucked between his pants on his back. He quickly fired a shot toward Stardust. Little did she know, the gun was loaded with Sith-killer rounds...

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

This man seemed....odd, she watched his rage grow out of him, her eyes still closed she could see it very well through the force, she frowned

However the sudden shot caught her off guard, she quickly moved to the left a little catching her right arm, instead of Blodgett sparks flew, she deactivated one Saber, she placed it quickly on her belt

that's it i tried to be nice

She charged him, using the force to aid her speed, her body hit hik, sending both through the wall, she inhaled, suddenly the air grew hot as she released flames, she then would charge through them throwing a kick for his chest

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

The two flew through the wall. So much for stealth... Pain surged throughout Myles' body, as he staggered up to his feet. Only then, he saw her charging at him with a kick. Thinking fast, he managed to fumble out of the way, barely dodging the attack. The heat burned his skin, yet he showed no reaction. Oh, the things he got himself into.

Limping to his feet, he turned toward the Dragon and raised his pistol. The grass around them burned with smoke and fire, ashy like burning coal. The ground was scorched, though an actual fire was yet to be set loose. Through the smoke and ash, Myles had a look of determination, such as a phoenix rising from death. It was clear he could take a hit, and he wouldn't go down easy.

He was, however, a mere human. He coughed and wheezed as the smoke penetrated his lungs. It was sort of odd, to see such a person with the will to survive as just another regular person... It was almost inspiring. With another look at his face, he'd appear surprisingly young to have such a vigor.

"You... You're gonna have to try harder than that, lady."

[member="Stardust Raxis"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She was confused, she looked around as she cleared the smoke with the force, she then reached out to pull his weapon away and makept it land by her feet, this man had impressed her....not many lasted as long as they did

your right...but I rather not kill you...not till I get a good explanation...you've got my interest peeked...no many can survive and dodge direct attacks....so...I'll off a choice, you can rush for your gun and attack me again till I eventually throw you off the hill...or you can sit and explain a few things

Her body was poised ready to strike...he could get his gun back easily and the fight would resume...or he would listen to stars reasoning

[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

A moment of silence followed. The rage within him almost quelled into relief. After all, he wasn't expecting her to be this skilled in combat. He didn't really expect any of this to happen. Suddenly, Myles clasped his stomach/chest and collapsed to one knee, his free hand supporting him from falling. He coughed what looked to be blood onto the ground. Myles breathed heavily, eventually regaining his breathe.

"H-how about you give me back my gun, and I promise not to shoot you... Then we'll talk..." he replied. He did pay good money for that gun, and he wanted it back. Myles stood up to his feet, groaning in pain.

"You're crazy, lady... Well? You wanna know what's going on, don'tcha?" asked the kid.

[member="Stardust Raxis"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Her hand reaches out as the gun flew to it, she looked it over as she seemed to inspect the weapon, one could tell she had seen many guns like these, almost as if she had lived around these her whole life...she looked to him and shook her head laughing

you tried to kill me in my own house, much less you made me ruin my place a bit, giving this gun back to you is the last thing I'd ever do....as for crazy I've seen things and done things that would make a kid like you run in fear....now then....why did you show up and try to kill me?

She said so calm as ever, as if being attacked didn't scare her one bit, she stepped forward as she looked at him...she did a number on him, she frowned

your hurt badly...sit and I will get some Bacta

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

Myles winced as [member="Stardust Raxis"] applied bacta to his wounds. He grunted, his guard remaining intact and alert. Although he was in it for the huge pay, he knew when he was defeated. It would be unwise to try and take her on again, especially after she'd decided to spare him... That would be something Myles would not forget.

"Fair enough. You'd be surprised how many people don't like you, lady... Nheeso Ghanash. Rodian slaver, used to run his own slave ring, but now he's small time. Sound familiar?" he asked.

"Yeah... He offered big bucks, y'know... That's why I came out here." he continued. Myles still felt uneasy, as he was not the type to trust so suddenly. Understandably, he knew she didn't trust him either. Regardless, half of his mind was focused on getting his gun back, the other was focused on not getting killed.

"You'd probably wanna deal with him before there's any real bounty on your head..." Myles advised.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She looked him.over, her movements suggested that applying bacta wasn't a new thing, if anything her hands moved by themselves, she stood and got some distance between him and sat down as she listned and chuckled

yea....I thought I wasted him....guess I did some sloppy work when I broke that ring up....guess a visit is in order I'd hate to have unfinished business about

She said and chuckled, she looked him over with a calm eye...this boy had a....strong connection to the force....but it was so...all over the place...dark and light were trying to lay claim to him...which simply wouldn't do

tell you what kid, you have some potential, I'll pay double what the man was gonna, IF however, you lead me to him so I may finish business up...then we have a few things after to discuss

[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

Myles' eyes twinkled at the sound of more credits. He remained kneeling down, healing and resting up while he conversed with the person he was trying to kill not too long ago.

"Double, huh? You sure you can match that, lady?" he stupidly asked. At the end of his sentence, he realized she was a queen and could probably afford whatever she wanted.

"Well, alright then...Oh, and I'll take my gun back too, please." he said, smirking as he held out his hand to the lady. At this point, it'd be clear he wouldn't try anything stupid. The thought of double payment piqued the young man's interest. After all, money buys loyalty.

"When I first met with him, he was lurking around Rodia. You know, the place with the swamps... and Rodians. My ship isn't too far from here, unless you've got one of your own." Myles stood up, recovering quickly thanks to the aid of Bacta. In just a short moment, he was up and ready to go in no time.

[member="Stardust Raxis"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

yes I can....I've got a lot of wealth behind my name, to which it is stardust raxis

She listned to him she twirled his gun a bit as she gave a look at it and handed it over to him

we'll go by your ship, just let me get my armor and such

She went into the house, she spoke with the caregiver and the medical Droid, she informed them she'd be away, then she got into her armor, it looked like mandalorian armor, she trapped her sith sword to her side, westars and Sabers on both hips, she walked out and nodded to him

let us be off boy
[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

"Alright then, lady. It's Myles, by the way. Just Myles." he replied. He smiled, flicking open the cylinder and loaded in the missing round from his pocket. He tucked it behind his back, where it was originally.

After a short moment of waiting, Stardust finally exited her home, fully prepared and armored. Myles eyed her up and down; She was fully decked out, contrasting to his simple clothing and equipment. He looked down at himself, shrugging at his own simplicity and began to walk off.

"Ship's this way." he said.

MOMENTS LATER...

After a short moment of walking, they arrived at The Stargazer. She was a medium freighter, obviously not designed for looks. She was built to last and perform, with fairly decent speed and maneuverability. As the two approached the ship, the docking ramp lowered. As the entrance to the ship opened, an old Toydarian male buzzed, hovering out from inside the ship. He spoke with a garbled voice.

"Kiddo... You're back... Finally, let's go cash in that payche-" he suddenly stopped, wide-eyed at the sight of [member="Stardust Raxis"].

"Ehh... Who the kark is this?" he hissed.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

She gave a look to him, though he wouldn't see she was smirking, she looked forward saying nothing as she followed, keeping on the guard, when they arrived she looked at the freighter and gave a whistle at it

not bad Myles, litter rough on the outside but any smart person knows that this ship is a good one and-

She looked to the toydrarian as she removed her helmet giving a glare to him quickly then grinned

your passenger for the day that's who I am
[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

The Toydarian grumbled under his breath, glaring toward Myles before buzzing off to some other part of the ship. Myles grinned slightly, taking pride in his ship. As the two headed inside, Myles walked over to the cockpit and flipped some switched, preparing to take off.

"There's a city on Rodia... Kamodo. It's one of the larger hubs on the planet. Ghanash sort of sets up camp in the waterways beneath the city, so we may have to walk through swamp water. Oh, and another thing: Ghanash has half of the police force on payroll, so we better watch out. I know you think you took him out, but he's rebuilt since then."

After bringing the ship out of Imalhayan's atmosphere, The Stargazer jumped into hyperspace. Myles spun around in his swivel-chair as he attempted to make conversation with [member="Stardust Raxis"].

"So, I'm guessing you do a lot of dirty work for a queen... Why is that? Can't you just get your goons to do it for you? That's the whole point of being Queen, isn't it?" he questioned.

RODIA

The Stargazer exited hyperspace, appearing over the wild swamp planet. Myles took the ship in to land. After flying over miles of swampy, wetland terrain, they eventually came up upon a large city contained inside an even larger transparent dome. Myles flew the ship through one of the entrances as it sealed tight behind them and landed at a public landing port below.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

I don't care if he has the military on his side, ill.make sure this time I don't spare mercy upon his pitiful soul...and any who dare to stop me from taking him out

She said crossing her arms as she looked out, watching the stars blend and elongate before shooting past, she looked over to [member="Myles Vylumnar"] and smirked

to become queen of this place....I had to fight with blood and tears to liberate it...I didn't help them to become queen, they chose me...these people have no violence in them at all...that and I am a mandalorian...if I have a problem I do so with my hands

When they landed star gave a sigh, she stood up as she looked to him

I need to know one thing...does he have his slave operation again?

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

Myles laughed, standing from his seat as he walked toward the docking ramp which began to lower itself.

"I think so. All I know is he slings drugs around. If he's got slaves, we'll find out when we get there. Oh, and you'll need these." he said, tossing [member="Stardust Raxis"] a pair of handcuffs.

"Just pretend like I captured you... We'll get inside easier that way, saves us the trouble of having to fight through his goons."

Myles stepped outside. The weather was warm, as always on Rodia. The sun was setting as two Rodian officers blocked their exit.

"Clahreeficate-a." said a Rodian voice over the intercom.

"The Ghests hunt at second dawn." he replied. Probably some sort of code... The two guards looked to each other for a brief moment before moving over to a pile of supply crates. They pushed them aside, revealing a secret entrance in the floor. Suddenly, the entrance opened itself. It led downward into the underground infrastructure of the city. A pungent smell of swamp and feet emanated from the place.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She looked at the handcuffs...they seemed to be the cheep type she could easily break...but if it meant getting in...

She slipped them on without a word, she followed him as if she was annoyed at having time wear them, once the entrance was open and the smell hit her she frowned...she had forgotten how bad this place smelled

[member="Myles Vylumnar"]

 

[Myles Vylumnar]

The two were lead down the passage by the two Rodian guards. Half the city, at this point, was corrupt in some way or another. Eventually, they had gotten into the main corridor. It was littered with Rodian criminal scum who had slaves of their own; Mostly Twi'lek dancers. Beneath the surface, this place was actually part of the Kamodo sewer system. At the end of the hall was the man himself: Nheeso Ghanash. Beside him were two Twi'lek slaves encaged and forced to dance while wearing skimpy clothing.

"Here's your guy... I'm assuming you have a plan, because I don't." he whispered quietly to [member="Stardust Raxis"]. This was one of those rare instances where Myles jumped into a situation without planning ahead...

Myles cleared his throat. Nheeso sat on a chair with a table in front of him. On it, were a few drinks and a stack of cards. All around the place, Nheeso's thugs gambled, drank, and stood watch as guards in the dimly lit underground. There was no breeze in the cold, dank sewer. They had made this place their new home.

"Aahhh... Miiko... Yousee bringa me Rah-xeesaah..."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Myles Vylumnar"]
I assume you had a plan...ok nothing to freak out though...I seem to be good with these type of things...just make sure and duck
She whispered as she saw the lizard and gave a smirk, she put her arms out as far as they could go in a waving motion

I'm surprised you managed to actually rebuild this place and get men...I was sure that...hearing the emerald dragon took you down would've caused smart ones to flee...then again none of your men were smart

She said focusing on the cheap cuffs..the shoddy made ones had plenty of cracks that the force could flow through, the door behind them closed shut and no one could get it opened

I offered mercy last time...but now this city...this room you sit in now...it'll be one your tomb...a warning...a burial for those that follow you

She said her eyes glowing in the dark as the breakimg of the cuffs could be heard