Writer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 ((Oh, fine... but the hunt is over...)) "There's only one city," Riebe said. She pointed to their left. "That way." She chuckled. "When I first came here, the 'city' was nothing more than a speck... you couldn't see it from this height. In fact, it was only by people coming out to my ship that I ever knew there was a village here." She sighed happily. "But it has since become a beautiful city. See?" The city was visible now. It was still not large, but it was, as Riebe had said, a beautiful city. "And has been my home off and on for years." "Will you stay here then?" Alyssa wondered. Riebe chuckled and continued to stare at the city. "Not if I have a reason to come back," she answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 ((The hunt for Riebe or for jack )) Jack grinned. "I just can't imagine you just living serenely in a small town like this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 ((Maybe we should start a thread then for Sith Hunters seeking to return to the Academy?)) "She uses the citizens as her training drones you see," Strider said with a joking grin as he brought the ship down to a landing. "It's a very nice city. Glad to see it's developed so well." The ship landed and the exit ramp lowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "Our little Riebe managed to play governer." He faked tears. "So proud.....so proud." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 "For several years," Riebe agreed, ignoring the 'parental act' put on by Jack. "Though I did have trouble at first... people had a hard time taking orders from one who looks so young." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "When do they not? I still have problems ordering ale." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "And since you stay that way, I'm sure it made it so much more easier right?" He said with a slight chuckle as he stood up and led the way towards the ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt-Man Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "All my years as a pirate and mercenary, no one has ever mentioned something like this, you've done a good job of hiding it Riebe." Curt said as he exited his X-wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 "This planet hides itself," Riebe told Curt. "It's in uncharted space for one thing... and for another, it's so close to the galaxy's edge that only the most insane of people dare come out this far..." She chuckled. "I guess that means I'm insane..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Craig shrugged and replied, "None as insane as me Riebe. The Watchtower may be on the galaxy's edge, but I'm the only one that's been past it into the Unknown Regions, and come back to tell about it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 "You what?" Riebe demanded. She put a hand to her forehead. "I may not have been the eldest of the Sith Hunters, but I was the leader... promise me one thing, both of you; never go out that far... ever!" She turned to Craig. "Believe me, though I have not been there, I know the dangers. Please promise me." "Just seeing you react like that makes me curious..." Alyssa began. "Don't!" Riebe interrupted. "There are things in the universe that are not safe for curiosity... please take my word for it." "I-I..." Alyssa stammered. "Wow!" "Riebe, are you alright?" Caitlin asked, coming up to her. "I've never seen you like this before." "All humans must face a fear," Riebe muttered. "Mine deals with what is beyond the edge of this galaxy." "Isn't it odd then that you live so near to that edge?" Alyssa asked quietly. Riebe considered this and then nodded. "Perhaps I'll be moving soon," she said slowly. "But these people need a governor." "Once you resign, they will find one," Caitlin encouraged. Riebe nodded. "But for now, let us go to my house," she said. "We have a lot of catching up to do. And you," she said as she turned to Alyssa. "I'm going to want to hear your story." "You'll hear it," Alyssa promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Craig chuckled, then put on a serious tone, "I've been there and back. It is dangerous, yes, and for the sake of those more curious, I shall not say what I've discovered there. However I'll accept your promise just because I don't have any intention of returning anytime soon. It's not that it was dangerous, there were just some less than enjoyable encounters I wouldn't like to repeat. I am much more considering returning to the Order and helping around there. I doubt Skywalker'll let me take an apprentice anytime soon, but once I do I fully intend to pass on some of my knowledge to them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "Are you kidding me, I had so much fun at the edge, shakin off assasins and the like." He shrugged. "But I guess I can find other ways to shake them off. I promise not to go there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "The edge is one thing, Jokemaster. She's particularly spiteful towards me because I've actually taken some time into the depths of the Unknown Region, and I have some rather dangerous stories back that I'll choose not to share at this time," Craig responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 "Oh sure, the interesting stories are what we can't tell. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Craig grinned. "Of course. It's what makes us enigmatic and retain our resale value," he said with a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 "Resale...?" Riebe chuckled. "Well, I suppose the New Jedi Order could use our skills... but are you truly thinking of making them pay?" She considered this. "Their payment might be a place to live, ship upgrades, and anything else we might need, I suppose." She stared at the city. "I think it's about time for a change of scenery... but come." She led them to her house and they all went in. It was not large, but neither was it small. They all fit inside comfortably and Riebe offered drinks. "Anything you want," she said. "Name it, I can get it to you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Craig shrugged. "You all already know it, I'm not a big drinker, alcoholic or not. As for when I said resale, it was just a metaphoric term. My returning to the Jedi is purely my own choice. I don't wish any compensation for it. Just being able to redeemed for my reason for exile in the first place would be enough," he said simply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 "That's smart, Craig. Don't drink and fly. Just some water for me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Craig chuckled, "My supernatural ability would let me filter the alcohol from my system in an instant, so it's not that I'm worried about it, I just don't like the taste of it, nor the temporary effects before I actually do filter it." Craig then turned to the rest of the Hunters, "I personally am going to try and return to the Order. What do you all think about it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Riebe fell silent for a moment. "Well, I'm not joining the New Jedi Order. I never joined the Old Order... I was something more of an Honorary Jedi, which is why they asked me to train Caitlin. But since I didn't join the old, why should I join the new? If they want me to train another Jedi, I don't mind. Hell, I even don't mind if they ask me to go on a few missions. Just so long as they don't consider me a Jedi." She smiled slightly. "And I do have a reason to go to Yavin IV, even if I decide not to stay there." She placed two lightsabers on the table. "The lightsabers of Jedi Master Mace Windu and of Jedi Master Eeth Koth. Since the deaths of these two masters, I have carried their lightsabers as a tribute to them and as a promise that they would be avenged. The Emperor is now dead. These lightsabers should have a place in the Jedi Archives." "Besides," she said quietly, fingering the saber that now hung at her belt. "Now I have mine back..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehart Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Craig nodded and said, "I would like nothing more, however, than to return to the Jedi. I was exiled, and I believe I've helped the Order quite substantially over the years to make up for it. I mean, I'm sure I'm going to have to relinquish some habits in favor of others due to the Jedi code, but I don't mind. On to of that, I wouldn't mind an apprentice myself. The combat knowledge I keep in my head isn't going to be there forever, and I need the Jedi to help pass it along." He turned for a minute towards Alyssa, "Besides..." he trailed off, "I'm sure there's some students who'd be interested in learning a thing or two about mastering blindfolded combat," he said with a grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 "Well, I just finished training Roma. He's a little impatient, headstrong, and he doesn't follow instructions very well. So, in other words, he came out just like us." "By the force, did I just hear my master hand me a compliment?" Said Roma as he entered the room. "Call the journalists! Call the historians! Someone take a snapsho!" The two men hugged. "Nice to see you found your way here, kid." "Y'know, it still creeps me out when you call me that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writer Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 "Understandable," Alyssa agreed quickly. Riebe chuckled. "Well it isn't looking like we're staying here as long as I'd intended," she said. "We have a young Jedi to return to the Academy as well as some older ones." "Age," Caitlin chuckled. "We all feel it... except you." "I admit it's odd seeing you this way when I haven't aged much in recent years," Riebe said. ((Good grief! I just realized that Caitlin's in her mid 50's in this story... hadn't thought of that )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokemaster Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 "Try being chatised by them. That is truly surreal." Said Roma to Alyssa. He turned back to Jack. "So what are we gonna do?" "We?" Asked Jack. "Yeah, you and me." "Well, I'm going to the order and see how long it takes for me to get kicked out. You, my friend, are done. I've taught you just about everything." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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