[fic] [FIC] Triumph of the Republic

[Alkonium]

Note: This is Part II of the HK-47 trilogy. Rescue from Mustafar was Part I.

 

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....

 

STAR WARS

 

TRIUMPH OF THE REPUBLIC

 

A terrible war has engulfed the galaxy.

On one side, the noble Third Galactic Republic,

aided by the Jedi Knights.

On the other, the cruel HK Imperium,

run by droids dating back four thousand years.

 

Within the Republic, some support the

HK Imperium, believing they would undo

the damage done by the Yuuzhan Vong

thirty-five years earlier, in spite of their

current alliance.

 

In the skies above the mechanical

world of M4-78, the war draws to a

close, as the Republic fleet converges

on the location of HK-47, leader of the

HK Imperium....

[Alkonium]

The Ebon Hawk arrived at M4-78 to discover a Droid Fleet much larger than the one they found orbiting Mustafar. "Dock at the Republic command ship. From there we can determine the next course of action in the battle." Hethra said into the Hawk's onboard villip and to Alkonium, who was currently at the helm. "Yes, Master Iazoki." he replied. "Just call me Hethra. Just because I'm a Jedi Master now doesn't mean I'm not the same person who was the best man at your wedding." he commented. The Ebon Hawk and its Coralskipper escort then docked in the Republic Star Destroyer Nen Yim.

 

Note: Yes, I know, I just named a Republic ship after a Yuuzhan Vong, but this Yuuzhan Vong in particular saw the error in her species' ways after going to Zonama Sekot with Luke Skywalker. Plus I wanted to show that the Republic and the Yuuzhan Vong are allies now.

[RobQel-Droma]

Looks rather interesting. For some reason I kind of doubt the Vong and the Republic becoming allies, but oh well, who cares.

[Alkonium]

Looks rather interesting. For some reason I kind of doubt the Vong and the Republic becoming allies, but oh well, who cares.

Against an all-droid enemy? It seems inevitable.

[RobQel-Droma]

Against an all-droid enemy? It seems inevitable.

 

But the Vong could fight the droids without joining the Republic, it doesn't mean that they would have to become allies. There would be three different factions. That is all I was saying. But keep it up, it looks good.

[Alkonium]

In the briefing room on the Nen Yim, the three Jedi, the Yuuzhan Vong squad leader, and the Republic Captain began discussing the next course of action in the battle. The Republic Captain, an Ithorian woman named Falix Val, cleared her four throats and began to speak. "The plan is simple. Extolled Squadron will create a diversion, attacking the lead capital ship, giving you Jedi an opportunity to land on the planet and apprehend HK-47." She told the Jedi and the Yuuzhan Vong.

[Alkonium]

As Hethra and Alkonium travelled to M4-78 in the Ebon Hawk, Isomah went on his own in a Second Republic-era B-Wing to lead the Yuuzhan Vong attack on the CPS-1138. "This is Captain Falix Val of the RSS Nen Yim. We have overpowered your forces. Surrender or be destroyed." Captain Val said to the Captain of the CPS-1138. "Response: Have you meatbags learned nothing? We will never surrender to organic meatbags. Prepare to be destroyed." The Droid Captain replied. Then, the Coralskippers of Extolled Squadron began an attack, laying waste to the engines. Back on the ship, the Droid Captain spoke to the holographic transmission a mysterious cloaked figure, clearly organic, despite the HK Imperium's hatred of meatbags. "My lord, the ship is lost. We require assistance." the Droid Captain said to the figure. "You have served your purpose. I no longer have use for you." the mysterious figure replied. The ship then blew apart, raining down parts of it upon the surface of M4-78.

[Alkonium]

As the Ebon Hawk prepared for a landing on M4-78, AD towers began firing, nearly shooting it down. However, it was able make a landing, at which point Hethra and Alkonium were forced to fend off hordes of Clone Wars-era Trade Federation Battle Droids. They then stowed away inside an MTT returning to the Droid Base.

[Alkonium]

When the MTT returned to the Droid Base, Alkonium and Hethra jumped out, sabers flashing, yellow and violet, Knight and Master, Djem So and Soresu, Coruscanti and Tythonian, Jedi and Jedi, friend and friend. Despite their efforts, Battle Droids kept coming. "I'll hold them off, you find HK-47!" Hethra yelled to Alkonium. "But you're the Jedi Master, I'm just a Jedi Knight." Alkonium yelled back. "If we left everything to the Masters, there would be no Jedi Order." Hethra replied. Alkonium then ran toward the door, his speed strengthened through the Force.

[Alkonium]

"HK-47, you're under arrest for crimes against the Third Galactic Republic." Alkonium said as he entered HK-47's "office" to find HK-47 watching the space battle above.

"Statement: This planet is beyond Republic jurisdiction. You have no power here, Jedi." HK-47 responded.

"Your crimes are beyond the Republic. You're a threat to all organic life." Alkonium said, activating his double-bladed lightsaber.

"Threat: Just as you lost your right arm at HK-101's hand, you shall lose your life at my hand." HK-47 replied, activating two red lightsabers, similar to how HK-101 did on Mustafar.

In the skies above the planet, Isomah continued to lead the Republic and the Yuuzhan Vong to victory, destroying squadron after squadron of Droid Fighters. "Captain Val, the battle is won." He signalled the Nen Yim.

[Alkonium]

Even for a Jedi Master, there were some shots that Hethra couldn't block, as one Battle Droid fired, he tried to block, failed, and the blast hit him in the eye. He screamed in pain at the loss of his eye.

Back in the control room, Alkonium continued to duel HK-47, and he began to spin his lightsaber 1080° in his mechanical hand. "So, I am not fighting a mere meatbag, but one that is part droid. Impressive." HK-47 responded to this. He then parried, meeting one side of Alkonium's hilt, then the other. "First my hand, now my lightsaber, I always lose something when I duel an HK Droid." He said to himself. He then noticed one of HK-47's blasters on the ground. He pulled it to him using the Force. He waited for the opportune moment... and fired! The shot hit HK-47 directly in the chassis. "Warning: You have triggered the auto-destruct sequence. Please move to a safe 50 metre radius in 10, 9, 8 ..." Alkonium then ran from the control room, knowing he had done all he could. As he ran, images flashed into his mind. He thought of Ben Skywalker, who had trained him in the ways of the Force. He thought of his beloved wife, Blai Secura Kaltas. He thought of his right hand, cut off by HK-101. He then met up with Hethra, and left on the Ebon Hawk. As the Droid Base was destroyed, Alkonium breathed a sigh of relief.

[Alkonium]

The Nen Yim had then landed on Coruscant after the defeat of the HK Imperium. The planet was no longer an ecumenopolis, like it had been during the time of the First and Second Republics, and it was no longer a fetid jungle, like it had been during the war with the Yuuzhan Vong, but a mixture of both. The towering skyscrapers had been restored to their former glory, whilst the lower levels remained jungle, and as such, were known as the Yuuzhan'tar Jungle. The Republic Landing Craft carrying Hethra, Isomah, Kaité, and Alkonium landed in the Jedi Temple, where they were greeted by Ben Skywalker and Blai Secura Kaltas. Alkonium went over to his Twi'lek wife and held her in his arms. "I didn't know whether you'd make it back from Mustafar, I was so worried." She said to him. "I'm alright." He replied. "What happened to your hand?!" She asked, noticing her husband's prosthetic hand. "To put it simply, HK-101. But don't think of it as an amputation, but more of as a reminder that some wounds never heal, but life still goes on, much like this planet." He replied. "Master Iazoki, I'm sorry about your eye. But I have good news about that, though. The Yuuzhan Vong have a gift for you, to thank you for your actions in the war." Master Skywalker said to Hethra, giving him a small box. He opened it to find an eye, appearing to be able to attach itself to another lifeform. He placed it his now empty eyesocket. It then began attaching itself to his brain in the same way a normal eye would. "Tell the Vong I thank them, for restoring my sight." He said, now able to see fully again. "I will. And Alkonium, the Council has decided to confer upon you the rank of Master." Ben then said to the two Jedi.

[Alkonium]

"Jedi Masters, I have good news. After the destruction of HK-47, the remaining Droid Leaders have gathered on Mygeeto. We are sending the Republic's most important dimplomats, including myself there, to negotiate peace, but I believe it would be best if there were a group of Jedi bodyguards with us." Chief of State Komad Secura said to the Jedi Council. "Very well, I suggest Masters Kaltas and Iazoki." Ben Skywalker replied. "I disagree. This seems like a good chance to test ny former apprentice Isomah Enu's skill, and see if he is fit for Mastery. I say he and Master Kaltas go." the Chadra-fan healer Tekli responded. "I concur." Valin Horn replied. "It's settled then. Knight Enu and Master Kaltas will go to Mygeeto with the Chief of State, and serve as bodyguards. Council adjourned." Ben Skywalker said.

[Alkonium]

At the landing platform, Alkonium, Isomah, and Chief Secura prepared to leave on the Ebon Hawk and were accompanied by Masters Skywalker, Tekli, Iazoki, and Secura Kaltas, and Senator Kaité Naberrie. Blai bid her father and her husband farewell, giving the latter a kiss on the cheek. "I have a bad feeling about this, Isomah. As if something terrible will happen on Mygeeto." Kaité said to Isomah. "I will return, I promise you." He replied. "And I will be returning to a planet at peace." He then got on board the Hawk, along with Chief of State Secura and Master Kaltas.

[Alkonium]

"Sir, a CEC YT-1930 is requesting permission to land. Its markings match those of the Ebon Hawk, a ship belonging to the man who destroyed HK-47. Shall I activate the AD turrets?" A suspiciously human figure said to HK-51, de facto leader of the HK Imperium as of the death of HK-47. "Patch the message through to here." He replied. "HK Imperium Leaders, this is Jedi Master Alkonium Kaltas speaking on behalf of Komad Secura, Chief of State of the Third Galactic Republic, wishing to negotiate peace with the HK Imperium." Alkonium said to the Droid Leaders. "Acknowledgement: Very well, prepare to land." HK-51 replied. The Ebon Hawk then landed on the ice world of Mygeeto.

[Alkonium]

The Republic delegates then entered the Droid Base and sat down in the conference room to find the Droid Leaders waiting for them. "Neither side wants this war to continue, and by all accounts, the HK Imperium is falling apart. The only viable option is surrender. Don't worry, the Republic is forgiving to its enemies. The Yuuzhan Vong, once our sworn enemies, are now one of our closest allies. Of course, this will be mutually beneficial for both the Republic and the Imperium." Komad Secura said to HK-51, YVH-11A, and OOM-9. "Response: If you'll excuse us, we must discuss this in private." HK-51 replied. The Droid Leaders then left the room. "Master..." Isomah was about say something to Alkonium. "I sense it too. Toxic gas." Alkonium replied, crushing a hole on the wall with the Force. "The doors are locked!" One of the Yuuzhan Vong Warriors with them shouted. Alkonium then forced the door open with his lightsaber, a blue single bladed he borrowed from his wife. Behind the door was a human male working the Droid Control Room. "You traitor!" Isomah shouted, holding the viridian blade of his lightsaber to the man's neck. "Please, don't hurt me. I'm only following orders." The man begged for his life. "If you serve the Droids, you're an enemy of the Republic, and if you're enemy of the Republic, you're my enemy." Isomah replied. "Let him go! It's not the --agh!" Alkonium shouted to Isomah, only to be cut off by a Force choke by his friend. Isomah turned his gaze towards Alkonium, showing his eyes to now be a sickly yellow colour. "Don't lecture me about the Jedi way." Isomah said, finally embracing the Dark Side. Alkonium then forced himself free of the choke, realising his friend was no more. He reactivated his lightsaber, preparing to defend himself.

[Alkonium]

Isomah struck at Alkonium, only to be successfully blocked by him. "Ge back to the Hawk!" Alkonium yelled to the Chief of State, blocking another one of Isomah's attacks. "You make no attempt to strike me down, only to defend yourself. That is why you shall fall." Isomah said, moments before being force pushed out of the room, finding himself in front of the Droid Leaders, adding to his rage. "Plead: But the half-breed meatbag said the Republic was forgiving to its enemies." HK-51 begged for mercy, much like the man in the Control Room had. "He did. But I'm not him, am I?" Isomah replied, and in a few short swipes, he had wiped out the last leaders of the HK Imperium. He then threw the door across the room, more determined than ever to kill Alkonium. He found him about to board the Ebon Hawk, so he attempted to force push him off the platform, only for his attempt to be cancelled out by Alkonium force pushing him in self-defense. Soon, they were both launched back, but where Alkonium was able to backflip and land on his feet, Isomah was simplly launched backwards in the air, hitting his head and being rendered unconcious. Alkonium thought about bringing Isomah onboard, but he realised that Isomah was gone, and in his place was a Dark Jedi who had tried to kill him. He got on the Ebon Hawk, left Mygeeto for good, en route back to Coruscant. What am I going to tell Kaité? he thought.

[Alkonium]

When Kaité heard someone enter her apartment, she had hoped Isomah had returned from Mygeeto already. Instead, it was Alkonium. "Where's Isomah? And how did you get that scar?" She asked him. "What I am about to tell you is not pleasant, but it is something you must hear. Isomah has turned to the Dark Side." He replied. "So your scar?" Kaité commented. "Yes, he gave me this scar." He said, only confirming what he had told her before. "Where is he now?" she asked. "Most likely still on Mygeeto. He may have foudn transport off the planet. But don't expect him to be the man you remember. There's no telling how he might have changed." He said, then leaving the apartment.

 

Back on Mygeeto, Isomah came to. He noticed he was bleeding on the side of his head, so he dipped his fingers in the blood, ran them across his face, then cauterised the wound with his lightsaber. He noticed a ship of unknown design landing nearby, so he decided he would kill its pilot, then use it to return to Coruscant. When reached the ship, he discovered that the pilot was a Mygeetan, a native of the planet, with yellow eyes similar to his own. "It's not me you want vengeance against, is it?" the hooded Mygeetan asked him. "No, it's the Jedi." Isomah replied. "Yes, young Enu, the Jedi are your enemy." the Mygeetan told him. "Who sare you and how do you know who I am?" Isomah now held his lightsaber to the Mygeetan's neck. "I am Darth Khilbron, Dark Lord of the Sith." the Mygeetan finally revealed his identity. "How could you be a Sith? Anakin Skywalker destroyed the Sith more than sixty years ago!" Isomah explaimed. "Anakin Skywalker only killed the Dark Lords Sidious and Vader, but he was unaware of a third Sith, Darth Lumiya. She trained Darth Botanica, and she in turn, trained me." Lord Khilbron explained. "If you are a Sith, then train me as your apprentice, so I may take my vengeance against the Jedi, and the Republic." Isomah requested. "Very well then. The Force is strong with you. A powerful Sith you will become. Henceforth you shall be known as Darth... Frigidus."

[Marick]

This is brill!

[Diego Varen]

Another good part. I liked the ending where Darth Frigidus is recruited into the Sith, similar to Anakin becoming Vader in ROTS. Not many improvements were made from the first part, but it doesn't matter. I shall read the final part now and I hope you put all three of them in the Jedi Archives.

[machievelli]

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