Star Wars: The Sith Resurrection Part V: The Threefold War

[JediMaster12]

Tulre did his disappearing act again leaving a trail of blue to avoid the first strike. He then reappeared closer to block the Mandalorian's strikes and counter with strikes of his own. They were carefully calculated to inflict a sting but not harm. He backed away gracefully and assumed a fighting stance. He said, "You are good. You have sentou."

 

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Katarina nodded at the Mandalorian when she turned her head quickly. She said, "Something is here."

 

Riyusaan, looked upwards and replied, "Karaka hordesmen."

 

"How did they get here?" Son-ja demanded.

 

"It is this place," Andros replied, "It was once the fortress of the Blood King and the site of his end when my ancestor defeated him. There is still residual evil here and it must draw them."

 

"I had hoped that it would mask ours and your presence," Riyusaan replied, "I was wrong. Instead of you must train while you fight."

 

"We will not fail you Master Riyusaan," Katarina bowed before Riyusaan left. She turned to everyone else and said, "We must get up to the viewing level. Follow me." She then took off running.

 

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"You should know Andorra that part of learning is watching and observing," Jun-la replied, "Besides he is ready to give you practice lessons." Out loud she called, "I think it is fair to say that it is even."

 

Tulre, enjoying the bout agreed. He then stood and bowed, "You have done well. Now others need a lesson," and walked towards the group. He asked Andorra, "What learn you?"

[CommanderQ]

Durrel was still amazed on the speed of the man's attack movements. He was honored to fight with such a skilled warrior. He returned the bow and grabbed the man's shoulder. He then did a small head butt to him, a greeting common among the warrior's of Clan Derekil, a great honor indeed.

 

He then wrenched the blade out of the ground and handed it over, handle toward the man.

 

"Vode an."

 

 

 

 

Garrick was barely grasping the situation with the Blood King currently. He moved quickly with the group, he knew that time was of the essence.

 

Though he still longed to be where the fight was, but he was probably required with the others.

[Alkonium]

Komad activated his lightsabers while running, and quickly linked them together to form a double-bladed lightsaber. Where as other Jedi focused entirely on one lightsaber form, he learned as much as he could about all of them. The result was that he was able to easily switch between forms, but he was neither proficient nor deficient in any particular one. It was like a much bigger form of Niman.

 

"I think I understand the idea behind sentou, though I don't think I'm particularly Force Sensitive." Andorra replied. Though she had the makings of a Jedi in body and mind, she lacked the potential in the Force, as far as she knew. Otherwise, things would have been very different.

[Cyborg Ninja]

"Lies!...Lies!!!" Wrath yelled in rage, " I may be a sith lord but I am no lying coward. I am General Wrath and I am proud to call myself that. I will not tolerate being called a cowardly liar!"

[JediMaster12]

Katarina led the way. They were in a hall when ugly creatures came out. They were hideous. She sahouted, "Karaka's hordesmen. Fight!"

 

Andros did not go for his lightsaber or his sword. With speed that would seem impossible for a man of his years, he charged forward to grab one of teh creatures that lunged itself at Tiye. With the momentum he built up, he spun quickly and threw the creature into the wall.

 

He recovered enough to block another creature who swung with it's blade like claws. He gave a series of punches and kicks that sent the creature flying high in the air. At one point he grabbed a creature and put its claws under his boot and broke them off causing the creature to yell in pain. "Komad, go for the claws," he said.

 

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Tulre didn't take to the head butt but was too dazed to do anything. It was Jun-la, not understanding the intention, that reacted with a ball of white energy and fire directed at the Mandalorian. It was enough to stun and leave a singe on the armour. She stood looked annoyed and said, "Cheap shots. No sentou."

 

Tulre managed to gain his feet and said, "Ok enough sis." He held his hand to the Mandalorian and said, "I think we are even, no?"

 

Jun-la still gave a steely glance before returning back to the onlookers. She said to Andorra, "Sentou is from within so yes you would be right."

 

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Greea replied calmly, "You say that yet you delude yourself. I don't lie. I state what I see."

[Alkonium]

As one of the creatures lunged at him, Komad twirled his linked lightsabers, effectively severing all of the creature's front claws at once. He then slammed the hilt into the creature's head, knocking it out. He then split his lightsabers apart, and stabbed backward into another one of the beasts behind him. Sensing another running toward him, he quickly Force Pushed it aside and into the wall, incapacitating it.

 

"Still, you don't need the Force or Sentou, or whatever else it might be called to be able to fight." Kalla told her. "The people who destroyed the Second Death Star weren't Force Sensitive, that didn't stop them."

[CommanderQ]

Durrel was caught by surprise by the Jedi's hostile move. He recovered quickly and returned the glare. But then he pushed the feeling away, and reminded himself that he was not among the battle-hardened warriors of Clan Derekil.

 

He shook the man's hand, "It has been an honor."

 

He then put a finger to his armor and watched his finger carefully as a small plume of smoke rose from it. He'd have to be more careful.

 

 

 

Garrick tried to activate his guantlets, but quickly realized that they had been powered down since his capture. But he was still a weapon.

 

He stuck an armored boot into one of the creature's eyes. He then used it flip on top of the beast, pummeling it from above as it tried to claw him off. He then used the sharp point of armor to shove the creature's eye in, green blood flying everywhere. He then stuck a hand into the creature's socket and began searching for the vitals.

 

His strategy was very gruesome, but very effective.

[JediMaster12]

Tulre took the Mandalorian's wrist and gave a shake. He said, "You see what happens when you channel sentou. It is the same as your warrior spirit." He turned to listen to Jun-la's discussion with the others.

 

"The Force is in all of us though for some it is a barely measurable whisper," Jun-la replied gently.

 

"That is exactly what Sanglumina said when he tried to explain the Force to us," a voice sounded.

 

Jun-la turned to see two men standing in the middle of the enclave. One was wearing a hat that looked like one hgraine rice gatherers wear. They both looked the same age but one held more oldness in his eyes. She asked, "And pray tell what would a sword tell you?"

 

Andros explained to Andorra, "Sanglumina is the name of my master's sword. It's blade is set to burn like a cold fire. Icy to the touch but burns."

 

The one without the hat said, "It was the name of the sword he carried when he came to our world. When he fought, it was the same way thus he was named so. His given name was Kirabaros."

 

At this time Matton and Tonatius came around and strolled up. They noticed the two strangers and Matton asked Jun-la, "What do these guys want?"

 

The one with the hat spoke, "Ah the sons of the scoundrel, the children of Pazambique and Sanglumina all in the same place. This is good."

 

"Look if you're going to spout off any more of that destiny and Force stuff, already had the lecture," Matton said.

 

"You misunderstand us," the other replied, "I am Li-Shang and this is Ken-Lui. We come from Miako to aide you in your quest to protect your world and ours."

 

Andros had his eyes wide open, "Now I know I must be dreaming. These are the protectors of Miako; they are supposed to be a myth Kal."

 

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The fight was bloody, a thing to be expected. Andros only whipped out his sword once and threw it into one of the creatures. The creature was still moving when he reached out with the Force and pulled the sword with the creature towards him. He gripped the handle and flung the creature, slicing it internally and killing the beast.

 

With a deft move, he did something similar to Ken-Lui to disappear and reappear from the air and came down with a hard fist to another creature. He was knocked over by another creature and almost impaled when a bolt of electricity blasted the creature off.

 

Riyusaan had appeared. He said, "More are on the way. You must get higher. Li-Shang and Ken-Lui will bring others." He then disappeared.

 

Andros rolled his eyes slightly. He used the Force to knock cretures out of the way to make his way to Komad. He said, "Follow me higher. The others will follow," and began making his way to the upper levels.

 

Tiye followed behind Komad after giving a flying kick to he opponent. She brought out mini spinning blades that were rigged to explode. It could buy them some time. She shouted to the Mandalorian, "Follow the others!" She made ready to throw them.

[CommanderQ]

Durrel thought back on the fight. The lesson made much sense. He would definately take it to heart, and learn.

 

Durrel eyed the strangers carefully as they announced themselves. Apparently, they were a myth, if the Jedi and her friends were correct. But Durrel would soon see, after years of combat, Durrel didn't give trust easily. But the strangers made their objective quite clear, it was just a matter of seeing what they would do. Which would be quite interesting in Durrel's opinion.

 

 

 

Garrick watched the Avalonian women very peculiarly for a short second, trying to analyze the situation. He then caught on and nodded, sprinting towards the others as they continued up.

[Alkonium]

"Apparently not. They're probably titles passed down from generation to generation. Not even Avalonians live that long." Kalla commented. "Except that one is missing: my father." She knew enough about the three bloodlines to understand what Ken Lui meant. Although, she didn't know what it would mean for all six to be together here and now.

 

Komad quickly followed Andros up the stairs, fleeing the beasts, but at the same time, gaining the high ground. Due to the narrow stairway, he was able to Force push one of the beasts into the rest once the others were up, causing them to topple like dominoes.

[Cyborg Ninja]

Wrath stood there in complete shock and rage. It wasn't lying to him, he was following an order as all soldiers do. He was a general, not a coward.

 

"You... I'll make you pay for that... I'll... I'll," Wrath said, feeling the anger build up in him.

 

Wrath activated his lightsaber and pulled out his vibrosword again.

 

"I'LL CRUSH YOU!" Wrath yelled with rage as he charged Greea.

[JediMaster12]

"Actually Petronius lived four thousand years. He was Lore Master and became Senator of Avalon when Master Starlighter's mother was a Jedi," Andros replied to his sister, "And technically I am a descendant of Revan too." He was kept from saying more.

 

"Our names are not titles. We are Ken-Lui and Li-Shang," Ken-Lui replied, "As reward for competing and becoming champions, we were granted long life."

 

"But now we must not discuss this. We came to tell you of the danger that your friends are in," Li-Shang said, "Karaka's hordes men have overrun the ruins there."

 

Jun-la asked, "Why there?"

 

"The dark energies must have drawn them there," Ken-Lui said, "It confirms that there has been an evil alliance made between the two realms. Your Blood King and Tsung Khan have made ann alliance."

 

"Then we must go. Dad is there!" Andros said anxiously.

 

Jun-la used her hand to calm the boy and said, "We will go and help but not everyone here understand sentou."

 

"It is the same as your Force. Your forbearers brought it here in ancient times and left its mark with the energies of this realm." Li-Shang looked at the girl. She and her brother looked like the last pair that came to compete in the tournament. "It is a matter of concentrating and focusing it to shape beyond reality."

 

It was lost on Andros but he trusted his master and he suspected that Matton did as well. Well the feelings went beyond trust. Still he couldn't help but whisper, "I know we need to help Dad right now but what good is it learning to move like Tulre or controlling fire like Master Jun-la?"

 

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Greea leaped leaving a white trail with her feet as she leapt and ran across the wall behind the charging intruder. "I do not lie. You tell your own version of the truth but it could be seen as a lie to others."

[CommanderQ]

Durrel continued to watch everyone as they went about their teachings. He said nothing though, it was not his place to speak. But surprisingly, another Mandalorian did. Durrel hadn't noticed, but Kajumo had walked back into the room, probably for the next report. But Durrel also knew that Kajumo was very bold and wasn't afraid to share his experiences with people whose trust still needed to be had.

 

Durrel watched Kajumo approach the boy, "The reason for such teachings have a much deeper value, ad'ike. If you listen and learn, you will come to understand that depth, it will make you wiser. It will make you stronger, and more prepared for the time that these teachings are most needed. Everything has a reason, I'm sure many here would agree."

 

Kajumo nodded to the boy and walked back towards Durrel. The Mandalorian Captain, not surprised by Kajumo's actions, still sat at least a tad surprised.

 

"Lieutenant Krek sends his regards, Captain. 1st and 2nd platoons have established a perimeter around the Enclave. Further orders?"

 

"Good job, Kajumo. No further orders need to be distributed. I'll use the cross-com for the rest."

 

Kajumo nodded and relaxed again back on his Katana blades, probably thinking.

 

 

 

 

Garrick stopped midway before reaching Komad and the others. He had to make sure everyone made it forward. Even the Avalonian who claimed to be Mand'alor. He was with them at the moment, they were comrades, it's good to treat them as such.

 

He shook his head and turned around, starting heading back towards the Avalonian women.

[JediMaster12]

The Blood King laughed at Virul, "Impressive. Still I would like to see how my two generals fare. If I am to take over this pathetic realm I need able generals. Tyrannus, Virul, FIGHT!"

 

Tyrannus grinned as he took his place opposite of Virul. "I'm going to enjoy this." He assumed a Tai Son position.

 

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"You have most unusual friends daughter of Sanglumina. Still we have no time. We must get to the ruins," Li-Shang said.

 

"Then we go. The forest paths are quicker," Jun-la replied. She turned to the Mandalorian, "You are welcome to come but we need someone to watch the enclave."

[CommanderQ]

Durrel stood, "I have brought enough men to split my forces into two groups. Kajumo and I could lead one of the groups to the battle with you, while the other group stayed behind. But it all depends on what the plan is. We Mandalorians would love to fight, but if our presence is needed here, we will do our duty."

 

Kajumo stepped next to the Captain, in support of whatever order given.

[Alkonium]

"Likewise." Virul replied, and he quickly faded out of sight. Of course, he was still somewhere in the chamber. However, where his voice came from gave no indication. "Your eyes deceive you, don't trust them." He said hauntingly to Tyrannus, each word coming from a different part of the room. Fear was just as much a weapon for him as his lightsaber was.

 

Kalla and Andorra quickly followed the group, Kalla's hand close to her lightsaber. "What exactly are Karaka's Hordes? I'd rather not get into a fight without knowing what to expect." Kalla asked. Though a Jedi should seek the peaceful solution first, there were often times when fighting was necessary, and knowledge was an invaluable defense.

[JediMaster12]

Katarina led the way to the main keep. They were able to barricade the doors and there was the vantage point of slowing down the horde. Sure strangglers would get in one way or another but not enough to overwhelm them.

 

When Andros stepped inside, he felt familiarity in that place. He knew he was in the place where his ancestor fought the Blood King. Stories told of a great battle of the Force. His ancestor came away victorious but worldly. He looked around at the high vaulted ceiling and said in Avalonian, "A world of old resides in here."

 

Tiye, who managed to get up the stairs after blasting the hell out of the lower chamber, agreed, "Yes and stories live in memory." She then looked around and spotted a creature come out. With a deft movement she whipped out a metal, ring like blade. With a deft skill she threw it at the creature, lopping its head off before it returned to her.

 

There wasn't time to celebrate though. Son-ja shouted, "They're climbing the outer walls."

 

Sure enough they were but not in the horde they were below. Andros looked at Komad and said, "Then we fight. Help will come."

 

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It was Tonatius who managed to join them that answered Kalla's question, "The legends speak of Karaka's Horde as armies of creatures. They are said to be the violent half of Miako, a twisted abomination. They have sharp blades that can extend and retract at will."

 

"Sounds like suicide to take them on," Andros commented.

 

"A hordes man can be defeated," Ken-Lui said, "The key is in the blades."

 

Jun-la said to the Mandalorian Captain, "We don't know the numbers at the ruins. It would be best to bring at minimum a squad. Just be careful. These creatures don't play by conventional rules."

 

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The Blood King, amused by Virul, said, "Now we do this right. Even the gods take exception to the rules. Start out visible and then you can play your tricks."

 

Tyrannus would have protested but instead said, "Even we "Sith" have some rules we follow."

[CommanderQ]

Durrel smiled as the Jedi completed her sentence.

 

"They don't play by conventional rules? Neither do we. We will be watchful nonetheless."

 

Durrel sent a rally point for the remaining 3rd and 4th platoons to gather.

 

"We are ready to go when you are."

 

 

 

Garrick was once again surprised at the Jedi's skills.

 

"Help is coming? How do you know this?"

 

He mentally told himself that they were Jedi, and that they did things like that, and he dismissed it.

 

His HUD began to show the infra-red scans of multiple hostiles gathering not too far away. It would be a big fight before any reinforcements showed up.

[JediMaster12]

Jun-la nodded and led the way to where there were some speeders. "This way."

 

Ken-Lui and Li-Shang followed without demur. They were used to riding some of the strange contraptions in this realm. Besides their main mission was to bring the champions together and if battle was the way to do it then so be it.

 

Jun-la jumped in one and motioned for Matton to man the other. She trusted his piloting skills and knew he was capable of some impossible feats. She also signaled her brother to ride with him.

 

She turned to the Mandalorian beside her and said, "Blasters may be good but the hand to hand will be your friend as well as a blade."

[Alkonium]

"Then they'll need help." Komad replied, and quickly went into a Battle Meditation Stance. Though that ability had been in his family since Revan's time, it did not come from Revan. Though it would mean that he could not directly fight the hordesmen, and he would need to be protected, it would tip the scales in their favour.

 

"I'm going then." Kalla told them. "If these ruins signify what they seem to, then I should be there anyway, and I can hold my own in a fight."

 

"Very well." Virul replied, fading back into view. "Your move, old friend." He sarcastically said to Tyrannus.

[CommanderQ]

Durrel nodded to the Jedi. On this unknown planet{to the Mandalorians}, her wisdom would indeed help. Mandalorians didn't like being caught unprepared.

 

"Blades and hand-to-hand combat, thank you, Jedi, we will fight hard."

 

Durrel did a small salute and went to grab his men.

 

Lieutenant Krek and Kajumo came to him as he walked towards the group of Mandalorians.

 

Krek spoke first, "Orders sir?"

 

"Get the third platoon on a fast march formation and follow the Jedi. Keep your blasters, but use them as a last resort, swords and fist will be more effective with the enemy."

 

"Yes sir, right away." Krek began sending these orders to his men.

 

Durrel looked to the Mandalorian knight, "Kajumo, gear your pack up and get the 4th platoon to do the same. You will travel to the target zone via the air. Your support will be vital, so stay sharp."

 

Kajumo bowed his head for a second and went to the fourth platoon grouped nearby.

 

Lieutenant Krek had already assembled the men, so Durrel joined the large group. They then moved into position behind the Jedi and her comrades.

 

Suddenly, the roar of jetpacks was heard, and Kajumo and the "Flying Fourth," took their place as air support.

 

Durrel looked to the front and smiled as he knew with the confidence of a proud leader, that the enemy didn't stand a chance.

[Cyborg Ninja]

Wrath roared like some kind of carnivorous beast. He turned around as the rodian flipped over him on the wall and lunged again. He jumped at the wall and than shot at her direction swing both the lightsaber and the vibrosword.

[JediMaster12]

Andros kept close to Komad but not before he mentioned, "Wait until they are here. They are just leaving." He took up position and managed to grab a hold of a hordes man who came too close. With deadly precision, he snapped the neck.

 

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Jun-la activated the speeder and took off at an alarming rate of speed. An inexperienced person would crash and burn at that rate of speed. She zipped along narrowly missing huge trees. Li-Shang and Ken-Lui said nothing but held on.

 

Tulre held on with Kalla and Andorra. He said, "I know you can handle a fight. This will not be like a traditional opponent. Think of what you learned in the enclave."

 

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Tyrannus looked at Virul as he moved in a fighting position. He then said, "Oh I always let my guest go first."

 

Virul may have his illusion tricks but Tyrannus was good as well in his own right.

[Alkonium]

"Nice try. If you allow me to strike first, you'll lead me into a trap. If I allow you to strike first, I'll lead you into a trap. We are at an impasse." Virul replied. It may seem like a ploy, but he was right. Each could predict the other, come up with a counter strategy, only to predict the other's, and so on and so forth.

 

Komad could not hear him. He was too busy focusing and preparing his Battle Meditation. One cannot enter into it in the heat of battle, but must anticipate it, and begin ahead of time. That was the trouble with it, and in retrospect, what led to Revan's redemption.

 

"Come on." Kalla told Andorra, and the two of them hopped into another speeder. Navigating a dense forest like this was nothing compared to navigating through the traffic on Coruscant. Having driven through the airways of Coruscant several times, she had little difficultly following after Jun-la.

[CommanderQ]

Durrel watched as the Jedi and her friends sped off.

 

He looked at the column of Mandalorians behind him.

 

"Alright, fast march!" He shouted.

 

He motioned forward and the column sprinted, moving at an unusually fast pace.

 

 

Garrick used his gauntlet as a knife to handle a creature that got too close. It caused an ugly mess, but the enemy was down one more. He'd caught a little bit about these 'Karaka's Hordesmen.' He didn't know who or what they were, but he'd kill any nonetheless. He'd ask later on this history.

 

Garrick noticed Komad closing his eyes and going into some sort of trance. He didn't know what the Jedi was doing, but he sure hoped it helped. He moved into a position to defend Komad.