Star Wars: The Great Droid War

[Alkonium]

A long time ago in

a galaxy far, far away...

 

A Republic Star Destroyer slowly crept around the gas giant Bespin. The crew was wary, for this was contested space between the Republic and the HK Imperium. Across Velsor's Ring, a Droid Warship waited for the moment to strike. "I don't like this." A Republic officer comment. "The Chief of State ordered us to hold our position until they attack, and I'd like to stay on his good side." The captain replied. "HK-47 probably told the droids the same thing." His first officer commented. "But let's hope they haven't spotted our scouts."

 

On the other side of the asteroid field, a Republic Scout Ship had just been blown out of the stars by the HK Imperium, and a battle soon ensued.

 

(Across the Universe by the Beatles plays in the background)

Dantooine Theatre Company

presents

STAR WARS

The Great Droid War

Starring:

Alkonium

ExiledFish

steven

SilentScope001

with

JediMaster12

as

Almalexia

 

Directed

by

Alkonium

 

Very Special Thanks

to

George Lucas

[SilentScope001]

Meanwhile...

 

A HK Imperium Warship slowly crept across the gas giant Bepsin. The crew was wary, for this was contested space between the Republic and the HK Imperium. Across Velsor's Ring, a Republic Star Destroyer waited for the moment to strike.

 

"I don't like this idea." HK-101 commented wirelessly to the general leading the HK Imperium Warship.

 

"Listen, I know that you want to hold the lines, but the droids are getting restless. HK-47 has already given the orders to attack, are you saying to disobey his orders?"

 

"I have the fullest respect for HK-47 and I want to stay on his good side, but the Republic is too powerful to be challenged right now..."

 

"All they have are weapons and Jedi, but we have better weapons, and we can destroy Jedi. Besides, the Chief of State of the Republic is likely to have already given the orders to invade the HK Imperium. Might as well fire the first shot."

 

The general then picks up something: "There is a Republic Scout ship dead ahead. They already know where they are."

 

"Blow them up. Do as you wish." HK-101 logs off, displeased at the current state of events. HK-47 has a stranglehold over the HK Imperium, and is going to run it into the ground in order to fufil his muderous rampage...

[JediMaster12]

The forests of Takashi were dark and foreboding. Some say that it lost its character after Ashira-Li died, others say that they took on the mantle of grief. Either way, it was of no consequence for the lone woman wandering its lonely paths.

 

Almalexia, a daughter of Aztlan and Princess of the Tribes, knew that she had to keep up the search until she found what she was looking for. The Republic was in trouble for the Droid Imperium was beginning on a rampage of the Outer Rim worlds. As of the last reports, one ship was spotted near Bespin, the gas mining colony. At her own insistence, she volunteered to find the one warrior who could lead them and uphold the honor bound oath of Avalon. As she traveled the forest, her grey-blue eyes missed nothing as she scanned for any signs of life. She felt that she was getting close.

 

The day began normal enough as Jun-la and Tulre went about their morning chores. After their mother had died, they and their young sister Andromeda took it upon themselves to watch over their father. For the past two years, they had been doing that until Andromeda was requested to head to the Lord Governor's palace to serve as advisor but she still came back often to check upon the old Jedi. It was unspoken but they knew that their father had been devoted to their mother and it crippled him when she died. Still, he lived and helped when he could but spent most of his days wandering the forest or in a deep meditation.

Andros Starlighter, the son of Ashira-Li Starlighter, was the epitome of the Jedi and his people. At the classic height of six feet with lively green eyes, he still looked as he did in his youth. The only difference was that his brown locks were streaked with grey giving him a distinguished appearance. He had come to the Takashi to be alone with his thoughts but his children followed and cared for him and he was grateful. FOr the past two years they had been doing so until today.

When he woke up, he knew that something was different. He sat before the fire in the hut to meditate upon it but the answer hit him like when he realized who his father was. Silently he got up and walked to a chest. From it he pulled a dust covered cloth and carried it back to his sitting place. The bundle in his lap, he carefully unwrapped it to reveal a beautiful katana blade and a long dull grey cylinder object. He gazed at it for some time before whispering softly to himself, "We are called again."

[Alkonium]

Alkonium rushedi in his Jedi Starfighter to Bespin, where a battle had begun between the Republic and the Droids. I swear, if I wasn't engaged to the Chief of State's daughter, I wouldn't be out here. He thought to himself. He then arrived in the system and saw how much the conflict had escalated. Well, this is going to be easy. He thought sarcastically to himself.

[JediMaster12]

Almalexia continued through until she chanced upon one of the legendary wolves of Avalon. It was a pure white creature with gentle yellow eyes and it gazed at her with a curious expression. It showed no fear but it was wary of the vistor and sniffed as if to sense out her intentions. Almalexia did nothing except to extend her hand in friendship. The gesture was returned when the wolf grasped her hand gently in its mouth and gave a slight tug. It released her hand and led her deeper into the forest.

[Alkonium]

Hethra searched through the forests of Takashi for Andros Starlighter. I hope Skywalker's right about this guy, because I do not want to come here again. He thought to himself. I sense someone else's prescence here, but whose? He asked himself. He then activated his lightsaber, holding to the neck of the other person, unaware that it was Almalexia. "Who are you and why are you here?" He asked.

[JediMaster12]

((Nice intro Alkonium ))

 

Almalexia heard the blade near her throat and was tempted to react. Yet something in the voice made her stop. It sounded different from the others she had heard all her life. Remembering that she was a princess of her tribe, she stood regal and tall, her grey-blue eyes staring straight ahead, she voiced proud and strong, "A princess of Aztlan. I have come to seek a warrior who has been lost. This wolf was showing me the way," and she motioned with her hand towards the white wolf who was watching them both.

[Alkonium]

"I am a Jedi Knight, also seeking a lost warrior. Perhaps we have the same goal. And since you hail from the Avalon system and you're obviously not a droid, I consider you an ally." Hethra replied, deactivating his lightsaber. "My name is Hethra Iazoki, perhaps you shall tell me yours?"

[JediMaster12]

"If I do then you will be at an advantage whereas I hold an advantage by knowing your name," Almalexia replied using the strange logic of the water folk. While she sensed he meant no harm, she had yet to see it since the blade was still ignited.

[Alkonium]

(@JM12: Hethra already deactivated his lightsaber)

"You are right in saying that your knowledge of my name puts you at an advantage, but you are wrong in saying that my knowledge of your name would put me at an advantage. Because you already hold knowledge of my name, my gaining knowledge of your name would put us on an even footing." Hethra replied. "I hail from Tython, the ancient Jedi homeworld. Don't try to use logic against me. I also know that Avalonians hold honour in high regard, and it is dishonourable to face a weaker opponent."

[SilentScope001]

HK-101: This is HK-101 here. How is the battle coming?

 

Commander: Right now Republic and Droid Imperium ships are battling over Bepsin. The situation has escalated...

 

HK-101: You...have to be kidding. I thought you say you have enough troops to take over Bepsin.

 

Commander: I must have miscauclated.

 

HK-101: Hm?

 

Commander: I mean, it must have been sabatoge by the Republic. Some spy must have placed in some wrong, wrong code so that I made a mistake. Surely, if I had correct programming, everything would be fine. But since I didn't, I made the mistake. Don't blame me, blame the Republic.

 

HK-101: Why did you let yourself get close to a Republic slicer...if that's even true?

 

Commander: Er...um...

 

HK-101: Never mind that. I suppose you want reinforcements, right, to help save you from the stupid trap you just landed the Imperium into?

 

Commander: Yes sir!

 

HK-101: If Bepsin falls, then the Republic got a rallying point. I cannot let that happen. Alright, send word that I am coming in personally along with some droid reinforcements to oversee the battle. Manitan your positions until then.

 

Commander: Alright.

[JediMaster12]

((My bad))

 

"So you know a bit of our ways," Almalexia replied and turned to face Hethra. She had been schooled well not to show her feelings for she was struck then by the handsome person. She scrutinized him for a moment seeking something and then replied, "But you don't understand them. If you had, then you would have realized that the pain of death of one close to the heart is like an open wound that festers. You seek the same warrior as I do but know this: he knows that it is time to come but he will not. There is one thing that must be done to convince him to summon the armies of Avalon as did his mother."

[Alkonium]

(If you read the original Fics, you would know this already, but you probably haven't so I'll tell you now that during this time, the Republic and the Yuuzhan Vong are allies)

"I come here on behalf of Ben Skywalker, Grand Master of the Jedi Order. Master Skywalker would have come himself, but he was already occupied with holding back the Droids in the Outer Rim." Hethra told her. "If that's not enough, the Droids are already preparing for an offensive against Avalon."

"Captain, Yuuzhan Vong reenforcement have arrived." The first officer told the Captain of the Bulwark.

"Good, the tide has finally turned in our favour." The Captain replied.

Alkonium shot down another Vulture Droid as he maneuvred his was to the Droid Hangar. "Almost there." He said to himself. He then shot out the shield generator protecting the hangar from the vacuum of space, and flew in as well as he could given the circumstances.

[JediMaster12]

"And you want to warn the only person who can raise the call to arms with the loyalty that had only been seen decades before," Almalexia finished with a slight hint of sarcasm. She gave a smile that was of mischief and continued, "In that case, our goals are compatible." She held out her arm with the intent of grasping his in the warrior handshake and said, "I am Almalexia, Princess of Aztlan."

[Alkonium]

"One thing I'm wondering is, why would royalty be out here alone? I don't assume to understand your people, but royalty is very important in other cultures with it, and I'm assuming it is in Aztlan as well." Hethra commented, shaking Almalexia's hand. "Do you know where Starlighter is? Because I certainly don't."

[JediMaster12]

"Royalty is not something meant to be hidden away. All are taught the ways of Bushida," Almalexia answered the question. "Besides, I volunteered." Her grin was full of mischief as she noticed the shadows within the trees. She didn't let on except to say, "As to the second part of your query, I believe that they know where he is," and pointed. Her tapered finger pointed at two young warriors, a boy and a girl who were staring at them with a curious expression.

[Alkonium]

Hethra had not met these twins before, but he knew who they were. "My name is Hethra Iazoki. I am a Jedi Knight seeking an audience with your father. Where can I find him?" He asked them.

Alkonium's fighter slid across the hangar floor of the Droid Warship, until he found a suitable spot to jump out. He then activated both blades of his lightsaber while in the air, and took out a group of Battle Droids as he landed.

[JediMaster12]

The twins regarded Hethra for a moment. They knew he meant no harm but they must show respect to the princess. It was Jun-la who stepped forward and gave a bow before Almalexia. She then stood and addressed her, "Our father is here in the forest. Nekang, the white wolf, informed us that two people were coming our way. We can show you to him but you must declare your intentions, my lady."

 

Almalexia was aware that the twins were brought up in the formal manner of their people, treating the heir apparents with a modicum of respect based upon their deeds and mannerisms. She knew that the twins would address her and not the Jedi all out of respect. She replied mainly to Hethra, "The formal greeting established 4000 before the Republic fell. I have not seen that in years."

 

"Our father, though born on a colony was Avalonian heart and soul and taught us well."

 

Almalexia smiled at the twins. The girl was well spoken though the boy had yet to say something. She replied, "Then surely he knows that we would like to have tea in his house?" She shot a look at Hethra, intending to tell him to be patient. Protocol must be observed even in a crisis. It paved the way for cooler heads.

 

Tulre spoke up, "Yes of course. Follow us and stick to the paths." He turned and led the way, followed by his sister.

[Alkonium]

As patient as he was, dealing with Avalonians really pushed Hethra's limits. The sooner we get where we're going the better He thought to himself, trying to make sure noone heard him.

[JediMaster12]

Our apologies Master Jedi. We must respect that which you call royalty and Lady Almalexia is representing you both, Jun-la sent through the force. She had sensed the annoyance and it was like a thick cloud around him.

Tulre, aware of what was going on said aloud, "Not much futher. The sanctuary is near the river. It is the orenda, the life force."

[Alkonium]

"Very well. How close are we?" Hethra asked, not expecting an answer.

[SilentScope001]

(OOC: Sorry for the inactivity)

 

HK-101 arrives at the carange of the battlefield of Bepsin, along with a battlion of droid battleships.

 

HK-101: "The reinforcements are in, can you read me commander?"

 

Commander: "The situation is not good. While we still have the advanatge, the Republic has also gianed reinforcements. Our ship has suffered heavy damage..."

 

HK-101: "I knew this was a bad idea...All droids in the area, you are under my juradisction. Concerate all firepower on the enemy warships in the area...Commander, as punishment for overstepping your duties and plain incompentence, you will be used as bait for the Republic's counterattack."

 

Commander: "But..."

 

HK-101: "If you surivie, then you will get yourself a pardon. Now, stay put."

 

HK-101 detects something on the radar. "Division A/T5, do a quick check on that Jedi starship in the area. If that Jedi Starship contains a Jedi, then there is a possiblity that Jedi will be reinforcing the Republic's position. We do not want that to happen at all."

[Alkonium]

Alkonium jumped into a maintenance hatch and began making his way to the bridge. He then noticed the various maintenance droids within the tubes. No point in attacking them yet. He thought. They won't attack me.

[JediMaster12]

"Right there," Tulre pointed at a small hut sitting near the riverbank. The smoke from the fire rose gently and lazily from within the hut and all looked inviting. The white wolf was there watching them. Tulre continued, "Cousin Ben knew that we would be here with Father. I suppose he told you we would be here Master Jedi?"

 

Almalexia was amused at the response the twins gave. The stories were true that they were the most unusual set of twins ever. In a sense they rivaled that of the Solo twins but they were like any other persons. She could also see that they were devoted to their father and looked after him like a mother would would. It brought her almost to a stop at the thought as she remembered the stories of his mother, how she saved Belos from starvation and destruction, how she saved Aztlan from usurpation of the governorship but never what a loving mother she was to her children. All four of them. She kept her thoughts to herself until Tulre spoke about Ben Skywalker. She voice gently to Hethra, "It appears they are still on top of everything in spite of their time here."

[Alkonium]

"Yes, he did. That's how I knew who you were." Hethra told them. "I do not know, however, what previous contact Skywalker has had with you or your father."

Alkonium made it to what he thought would be a good spot to leave the ventilation shafts, so he activated one blade of his lightsaber, and cut a hole in the ceiling and climbed out. He soon realised how wrong he was, as he found himself at the bridge of the Droid Warship, with the Droid Commander looking right at him. "Hello there." He said.