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

[CommanderQ]

Durrel pushed another creature aside and finally made it into the makeshift battle circle that had formed around Jun-La and her opponent.

 

The Mandalorian unsheathed his blade and charged towards the Hordesmen leader, or whatever it was. Durrel swung the blade, in an attempt to decapitate the creature.

[Alkonium]

"Since we're getting close, I feel the need to ask, what's our escape plan?" Komad asked Andros. As important as taking down the tower was, he'd still prefer not to die in the process.

 

"As you wish, Tyrannus." Virul replied. He then activated his lightsaber and sent Force Lightning coursing through it, and took a swing. Tyrannus would be electrocuted the moment their blades touched.

 

"Even if Dar's not on the battlefield above us, he's close. I'm sure I can sense him." Kalla commented. Though she had never met Dar, she recognised his presence in the Force and feared it deeply.

 

"I don't know how much longer we can hold them off. We're seriously outnumbered by them." Andorra pointed out to Tonatius.

[JediMaster12]

"Stay back," Jun-la said firmly.

 

"Aw, the little fighter needs backup," Karaka taunted.

 

"I don't need anyone to back me up from you," Jun-la replied. She backed into a stance that signified the start of her family's kata. "You haven't seen anything yet."

 

Karaka watched her and growled in pleasure. "It'll be your funeral and I shall have the pleasure of feasting upon your bones."

 

Jun-la moved gracefully to shift into another position. "Your move Hellbeast."

 

Karaka charged with his blades drawn.

 

**********

 

Andros knew that Komad would be worried about an exit plan. He replied, "The exit will be from here to the river tunnels. Follow the gift of life to where the battle lies and climb down to push back the line."

 

He heard what Kalla said and added, "I think your mother will see to that. Dar is not a battle to concern ourselves with."

 

He then turned to touching the panel of the reactor until the screen he wanted showed up. Like everything in this cursed place, it was archaic Avalonian. Few could read it and he was one of the lucky ones. He didn't know if Komad could so he asked, "How good are you at ancient languages?"

 

**********

 

Tyrannus didn't activate his saber but rather remained weaponless. As far as he was concerned, weapons were good but what purpose did they serve if the wielder didn't know anything but. When the swing came, he ducked and struck the arm with a hard palm thrust. That was followed by an elbow to the gut. He then backed away to assess his opponent's reaction.

 

"Good," the Blood King said, "weapon versus weaponless. How would you counter Virul?"

 

**********

 

Tonatius looked around him. There were 100 beasts to his one, and those weren't good odds. At that moment, he wished his father was still alive to help him but he had to rely on himself since his brother was with their mother. He had to protect his cousin. The only way he could see to do so was to let go and let his instincts guide. He said, "Remember the lesson of sentou?"

[CommanderQ]

Durrel was surprised at the Jedi's quick and crisp response. He stopped the blade in mid-swing and took a step back. He'd have to watch carefully.

 

If the Jedi wanted no help in this fight, then that is what she'd get. Of course, he'd stay nearby once the fight went bad for her, but he knew that that would not happen.

 

Skilled warriors like herself were extremely resourceful, she has herself handled. Durrel knew that he'd only get in the way if he participated, but he'd wait for the right moment.

 

He activated his helmet cam to keep a sharp eye on the fight, then he quickly turned around, shoving the blade through another creature outside the fight.

 

 

 

Lieutenant Krek watched as Durrel started fighting near the Jedi's position, he'd be busy for awhile.

 

Krek swung his blade across one of the Hordesmen's faces, sending a yellow liquid everywhere.

 

He turned toward the male Jedi nearby and ran an idenity check using his helmet.

 

The helmet identified his name as a "Tonatius." No further information was given.

 

He looked at the creatures massing in their attack, he then ran towards the Jedi named Tonatius.

 

"Sir! Tonatius! It seems you may need help, may I bring a platoon here in support."

 

Krek elbowed a creature behind,"Also, sir, I can call down support from the fleet above. They may be able to even the odds. Your orders?"

 

Krek didn't much like Jedi, especially these ones, but he knew that they would be needed for his Clan's survival, perhaps the Mandalorian Empire's survival. There was just something about this group of Jedi....

 

Krek focused on the fight again, he'd think on that subject later.

[Alkonium]

"Basic, Twi'leki, Rodese, Huttese, and Mando'a, but no ancient Avalonian. Sorry." Komad replied. "I've learned a bit. Not much though." Kalla pointed out. "Let me see." Being an avid student of history, she had managed to pick up a few ancient languages in her studies, along with learning Mando'a from her father, though she never knew where he learned it.

 

"It seems to be unbalanced in their favour." Andorra commented, remembering the first lesson of Sentou. She then cut down another hordesman that nearly got too close to her. "I'd recommend it." She told the Mandalorian.

[JediMaster12]

Karaka had charged but had been thrown to the ground in deft move. When he looked up and behind, he saw the girl in a fighting stance. She looked nonplussed at the action she just did. He growled as he jumped to his feet and said, "You are good."

 

"You were good. Your own energy is used against you," Jun-la replied.

 

"Raagh!" Karaka charged with his blades drawn.

 

Jun-la responded by giving a slight jump and disappeared leaving a blue trail behind her. She reappeared behind Karaka and turned about face. At the same instant she unleased a controlled fire from her hands. It flew right at Karaka and knocked him backwards. Jun-la reverted back to a fighting stance.

 

Karaka, not to be outdone by a girl, rolled onto his stomach and flung his fist forward with the blades extended. Out came crystalized daggers flying. He then got to his feet and prepared to charge.

 

Jun-la jumped and did a side flip to avoid the daggers. She landed but was grabbed from behind by Karaka. She struggled under his hard and fierce grip.

 

**********

 

Andros nodded and indicated to the panel he revealed, "All the panels need to be activated with the main breakers open. It needs to be done in a specific order or it reverts back to reserve power. The first sequence is located under the main control." He then pointed it out on the panel he had just finished.

 

**********

 

Tonatius nodded. "Reach in to yourself and find that part that is your strength." He then turned to issue a power strike. A greenish light emerged adding power to the punch.

[Cyborg Ninja]

Wrath laughed at the jedi master's response and activated his lightsaber.

 

"Well if I've taken something from you than come take it back."

 

Wrath looked over at the bodies of the soldiers.

 

"Unless of course you are talking about these friends of yours. See I can't actually give them back to you because they're already dead."

[CommanderQ]

Lieutenant Krek nodded at the woman,"Yes, ma'am, I'll get that support."

 

He decapitated another creature and activated his comm.

 

Everything was fuzzy with static but it began to come clearer as Krek approached a large rock.

 

"Mand'alor's Marev, this is Surface Force 1. We require some support."

 

"Surface Force 1, we read you. We'll direct fire into whatever you point us out to. Use your helmet's pin-point laser."

 

"Affirmative, stay ready for coordinates."

 

Krek activated a small laser pointer and navigated the red laser into the center of the mass of hordesmen. He pin-pointed the position and sent up the coordinates.

 

He looked to Tonatius and the woman,"Any moment now. You will know the glory of the Mandalorian navy. Vode on!"

 

 

Durrel turned back towards the Jedi right in time to see the creature grab her with an unknown strength.

 

Now was definately the right moment.

 

He grabbed a throwing blade from his gauntlet, and targeted the creature as it moved into a grappling position.

 

He lifted the blade and threw it with all his strength and skill.

 

He watched the silver blade glint brightly as spun straight into one of the creatures vitals on the back.

[JediMaster12]

Jun-la though wasn't daunted by the strength of Karaka. With the agility in her limbs, she bucked up to flip herself over Karaka's head. She heard the whistling of the blades and turned quickly. She raised her gauntlet to deflect the silver blade up and did a quick turn to land a flying kick square on Karaka's chest. She landed and caught the blade. She glanced at the Mandalorian, "Ought to be more careful," and tossed it handle end towards Mandalorian.

 

Karaka didn't appreciate the flip. He got up and growled, "Raagh, you have no shou if you let that meddler interfere!"

 

**********

 

Greea knew she couldn't save the soldiers there but she could end this. "I keep what is mine but I know where to draw the line."

[CommanderQ]

Durrel was once again in awe of the Jedi's ability. Perhaps they were all like that? But he had a feeling that that wasn't the case though, she was indeed, a warrior.

 

He then realized that he had been bested once again as he caught the blade.

 

He nodded to the Jedi's response, and quickly turned back toward the battle, confident that she had the fight handled. He would only get in the way at this point.

 

 

 

"Admiral Barek! We have firing coordinates to support our troops planetside! Permission to open fire!?"

 

Barek nodded, he then looked at Velerc's Murderous One as the fleet approached.

 

Was it really necessary to help his brother at the eve of an offensive? He thought.

 

He immediatley hated himself for even thinking such a thing. Garrick would be Mand'alor, not to mention that he was family. Mandalorians always put family first, not the battle.

 

And Garrick's forces needed help.

 

"You have permission to open fire. Loose our energy in short bursts only, we still must conserve, but put as much fire as possible in these intervals."

 

The Mandalorian gunnery commander nodded and gave the signal for "Open Fire."

[Alkonium]

Virul then sent Force Lightning coursing through his other hand, made it into a fist, and swung a punch at Tyrannus. Few Sith had even thought of using lightning in such a way.

 

"Sounds simple enough." Kalla replied, and took a look at the panel. It couldn't be simpler, and she even wondered if knowing ancient Avalonian was necessary. She switched on the first panel and moved to the second.

 

Andorra looked back to her brief training with the sword, and remembered that she seemed most able to swing quickly and repetitively, rather than slow and heavy strikes. As such, she took to swinging her sword with one hand, costing strength and accuracy, but allowing for greater speed and reach.

[Cyborg Ninja]

Wrath waited for the jedi master to do something.

 

"Now I believe you said if I act good you'll let me live, I'd like to see you put those words into action."

 

Wrath took a defensive stance and waited for her next move.

[JediMaster12]

Tyrannus deflected with his forearm and countered with a powerful snap kick forward, feeling with satisfaction the contact of Virul's body to his boot. The FOrce Lightening hurt but he had learned to put pain from his mind. "Ain't much to look at once you scrap vermin off your boot."

 

*********

 

Andros saw what she was doing and said, "Watch out. That panel will make it shut down and it take a while to get it started. Time we don't have. Slow and deliberate." His hands moved over another reactor panel gently touching the touch vids with his elongated fingers.

[Alkonium]

Virul then swung his legs to knock Tyrannus down, and once he got back on his feet, to add insult to injury, activated his lightsaber, and drove it into Tyrannus' left shoulder. "Do you fear death?" He asked him, nothing stopping him from moving his lightsaber blade to Tyrannus' heart.

 

Kalla quickly realised her error and checked the sequence before beginning work on the next generator. This may not have been as easy as she originally throught.

[CommanderQ]

Durrel looked up as he began making his way back towards his former position.

 

He could see the space battle raging above, hopefully in the Mandalorian fleet's favor.

 

Suddenly, he began to see tiny flashes of blue, green, and red light.

 

And Durrel knew what it was.

 

The fiery hot cannonfire ripped into the hordesmen's ranks, blowing huge holes in the enemie's lines. Durrel lifted his sword and let out a cry of victory, as did many of the Mandalorians.

 

But the victorious feeling was quickly replaced with horror as he noticed that some of the cannonfire was faltering.

 

And hitting the ruins where his commander, Garrick, was supposed to be.

 

 

Garrick felt the explosions before he heard them and saw them.

 

The Mandalorian was thrown back against one of the ruin's walls, knocking the wind out of him. He slid slowly down the wall and witnessed the continuos pounding that the ruins were taking. He knew that if this continued, the ruins would fall, and the mission...would fail. He stood up, pain echoing through his body, and he ran towards one of the gaping holes in the structure. He immediatley began trying to get his comm working.

 

They only had so much time....

[JediMaster12]

Tyrannus felt the pain but said, "Life is pain," and rolled. He rolled clear of the lightsaber and rolled to his feet while at the same time removing a blade from the wall. It gleamed nice and sharp. His shoulder throbbed but he could feel the flesh kniting itself together. He pointed it defiantly at Virul and said, "Life is pain but only if you know how to take it.

 

**********

 

Greea stood with her lightsaber ignited and said, "Give me the governor and you go free."

[Cyborg Ninja]

Wrath looked over at his opponent and laughed. He had actually forgotten about the governor until this point.

 

"Why sure, here you go" Wrath continued to laugh, "She's on my ship. I'll go get her for you."

[JediMaster12]

Greea didn't trust the intruder to not just jump in and leave. She countered, "Have your men bring her here. Then we go our ways." She lowered her weapon to indicate that she was being serious.

 

**********

 

Tiye saw the Mandalorian get thown down. She grabbed his arm and roughly yanked him to his feet. She said, "Courage, comrade. Meet battle with little fear and then you can conquer it."

[CommanderQ]

Garrick nodded to the Avalonian women who yanked him back up. She had definately caught him in a slight of panic. The yank definately brought some of his calm back, and now he could face the situation with a clear head. It had also given him a sudden respect of the women, she had caught him, a Mandalorian warrior, in a bad situation, and straightened it out with a few words. He was definately learning much on this planet, and Garrick appreciated it.

 

"Thank you, I shall remember that," he said.

 

He began trying to get comm reception again, the guns above had to stop.

[Alkonium]

(Happy Third Anniversary to the Series!)

 

"You remain at a disadvantage. Your arm is still weak, and I am at full strength." Virul commented, pointing his lightsaber at Tyrannus.

 

"Just one more, and ... got it." Kalla commented as she activated the last generator. "We need to move now." She then told her father and Master Starlighter.

[JediMaster12]

Andros nodded in approval. He finished programming something into a datapad that he had found. He then motioned to his companions, "Follow me," and began heading out through the tunnels. They would lead back out towards the river. Along the way he activated his comlink, "Tiye, time to make the jump. You have less than five minutes."

 

A crackle of static and then, "Acknowledged. Tiye out."

 

Picking up the pace Andros said, "Come on. We have less than five minutes before these tunnels get super heated. Then I can remote activate the chain sequence."

 

**********

 

Tiye deactivated her comlink and shouted, "We need to move now. Up."

 

Katarina and Son-ja turned and said, "Acknowledged." They both took point and began blasting their way higher up the spire to the main chamber."

 

*********

 

Tyrannus merely smiled and flexed his injured arm as if he were warming up his muscles. It hurt but they felt fine. He maneuvered the blade into an offensive position while circling with Virul. "As I said, only if you know how to take it."

[CommanderQ]

"Admiral Barek, the Sith vessel is returning fire. Your orders?" Said a Mandalorian in green armor.

 

Barek looked at the approaching Sith vessel.

 

"Revert fire to the Sith vessel. We can no longer support Garrick's troops. Prepare to launch all fighter squadrons. Also, prepare boarding squadrons."

 

The Mandalorian saluted and began about his orders.

 

 

Garrick noticed that the pounding of the ruins had stopped. Somehow, Barek's fleet must've either run into a problem, or one of the Mandalorians on teh surface made contact. Either way, they'd live through this situation.

 

He brushed himself off and began running with the group towards the higher part of the ruins. There were several creatures, however, between them and the top, but handling these creatures would be easy for the rest of the group.

 

Garrick suddenly felt the sudden urge for a weapon. Hand-to-hand combat made him uncomfortable, not that he couldn't, but simply because he didn't see it as the most glorious form of combat.

 

He'd fight nonetheless.

 

He looked to the woman leading the group,"Approximately, how high is this tower? How long will it take to get to the top?"

 

Garrick rammed his fist into another creature, then quickly spinning around it and strangling it from behind.

[Alkonium]

"Oh, I have a bad feeling about this!" Komad commented as the three of them made their way through the tunnels to safety.

 

"Something I know all too well. I have felt the cold sting of my own death so many times. Can you say the same? I think not." Virul replied, keeping his lightsaber pointed at Tyrannus.

[Cyborg Ninja]

At this point Wrath wasn't sure to say to her response. He just stared at her for a bit before responding.

 

"I came alone Master Jedi, there are no men with me."

 

Wrath knew he had to return to Lord Virul soon, and he was almost half tempted to just leave without the rodian.

[JediMaster12]

Greea looked at the intruder with a hint of suspicion. "No men on a journey. Even solo hunters occasionally use lackeys."

 

**********

 

Andros knew that the feeling was warranted. Still he pushed them on, "Keep going. Follow the streaks of alluvium in the walls. They lead out." He kept pace behind them to make sure that no one followed them in or out. He then pushed a button on his datapad and prayed that the others got out.

 

**********

 

Tonatius saw his cousins folly and rushed to cover her flank. Her sudden attack confused the hordesmen but it left her wide open to attack. Using his newfound ability, he kept them from being overrrun as hthey circled back to the Mandalorian.

 

They came across Ken-Lui and Li-Shang fighting, their styles complementing each other. It was all of a sudden when Ken-Lui took the hat off his head and flung it like a metal disc. It flew, hacking off limbs and heads of hordesmen before returning to him. He then jumped to avoid a charge but disappeared and reappeared behind the enemyleaving a blue trail. The result was Ken-Lui giving a powerful kick that broke the enemy's spine.

 

The got to the Mandalorian, and he asked, "Do we fall back or what?"

 

**********

 

Jun-la flipped over to avoid a swipe made by Karaka. Even though she was weary, she would not give up. She countered with her special talent and knocked Karaka back. Then a resounding boom occurred and a crashing was beginning.

 

Karaka stood up looking at her and glancing at the smoke arising from the ruins. He growled, "We'll finish this later human!" He then took off through the forest.

 

Too weary to follow, Jun-la looked at teh ruins and her eyes became wide. "Father!"

 

**********

 

Tiye grabbed the Mandalorian and flung him up the stairs into the main chamber. She heard the boom and the growls of the hordesmen that were following them. She shouted, "Run to the end and jump!"