Star Wars: The Sith Resurrection Part VI: Death to the Sith

[CommanderQ]

"I'd be glad to meet with your commander. I'll be over in a few minutes as soon as I take care of things over here."

 

Barek looked over at Garrick, giving him a confirming nod.

 

"We should be on our way, they will be down soon enough."

 

Garrick nodded and walked through the door that led to the Republic ship, Barek close behind. They walked a ways until reaching a small audience chamber, and awaited the appearance of the Admiral.

[Chevron 7 locke]

Belina walked through the airlock until finally arriving in the hanger bay of the Mandalorian ship.

 

Well...I was right. This is a big ship.

 

Belina looked over and saw two Mandalorians talking quietly amongst themselves.

 

Belina nodded at them and then saluted.

 

"Permission to come aboard?"

[CommanderQ]

Garrick looked over at the Republic Admiral.

 

"Permission to come aboard?"

 

He smiled and looked at Barek, "You are supreme in the fleet, brother..."

 

He motioned to Admiral Belina, giving him the honors of giving permission.

 

Barek nodded, "Permission to come aboard, Admiral. My Brother and I are quite pleased to meet you at last, such a skilled tactician as we've heard. Is it true that your forces fought the Empire's Admiral Velerc to a stand still in the Outer Rim?"

[Chevron 7 locke]

"Permission to come aboard, Admiral. My Brother and I are quite pleased to meet you at last, such a skilled tactician as we've heard. Is it true that your forces fought the Empire's Admiral Velerc to a stand still in the Outer Rim?"

 

Belina grinned and nodded her head.

 

"Indeed it is. I fought Second in Command Admiral Garja and Admiral Velerc within a weeks time of each other. Destroyed Garja's fleet from under him but he still got away...Admiral Velerc though...that's a different story."

 

"The battle against Velerc was a difficult one. Two strategists each rapidly thinking up new strategies to use against one another. Eventually his ship was too badly damaged to continue fighting, Mine was in better shape but all my Turbolasers had been knocked out. So we were both forced to head back to our repair bases."

 

Belina grinned again.

 

"I bet that old man still curses my name when he goes to bed. I did manage to blow off one of his shield generaters and a small amount of his command bridge before we were forced to leave for repairs."

[JediMaster12]

Tavaryn had spent enough time debating and went in the direction of Reyvan, Kalla and Tonatius. He knew the boy would be of particular ire and source of punishment. Family always was if the the evil ones had their way. He kept to the shadows until he came upon a standoff. He came up fairly close behind and said to Pahro, "You never do give up do you Pahro? And to to think that you would have given up."

 

Tavaryn made no move to hide himself in shaows but stood in a firm stance. The hat that usually hung down his back was on his head and his hands looked rather large in his gauntlets. He watched and waited for Pahro to make her move.

 

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Tonatius had stayed and gave a slight nod to Kalla. Despite his true feelings, he had to keep an shield around them if they were to succeed. When they cornered Pahro, he withdrew his blade knowing that he looked out of place wielding it in the manner of a Jedi when two Jedi had lightsabers.

 

He spoke with a side glance to Kalla, "Perhaps this mercenary seeks us both but has no clue which is the greater prize." It was then that he noticed Tavaryn making his way closer. He then said, "Or perhaps personal vendettas may give us an advantage don't you think?"

 

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Jun-la let her apprentice go to look for the ion trails as he did before but preferred to remain with Komad and the unconcious Jedi. When the infamous Order 66 was mentioned, she gave a slight intake of air. Her father had mentioned that in stories about his mother and father. She would have said somethign but decided against it. Rather she watched as Alriana got up and started walking like someone possessed.

 

Jun-la trotted and caught up with her, grabbing hold of Alriana's arm. She said, "We know someone is on board which is why we are here with you. You are not the only one this assassin seeks but you are of some importance. Let Master Komad and I help you."

 

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Tyrannus watched with bland amusement as the girl ran ready to retch her guts. He took teh chobos and gave a good swing to send it flying. It bounced off the walls and when it came back, he grabbed it with precision. He put the chobos on his belt and listened to the darkness. He could feel Virul tormenting the girl and his suspicions were confirmed that it was Virul that wanted him out of the way.

 

Fool, Tyrannus echoed through the Force, Break the Triumvirate and you have nothing. Your lust will be our end Fool. Out loud, he called, "My Pretty, does our talk give you stomach pains?"

[Tysyacha]

"I never give up," snarled Pahro Utonula, "no matter whom I'm chasing. And you? You're not the one I want." Making a lightning-quick flick of the wrist, she pushed a button on her own chronometer, making a needle pop out of the band. She jabbed it into Tavaryn's arm, disengaging from him quickly and activating the most powerful Stealth Generator belt that money could buy.

 

That needle, and the band, were full of a poison gel that was based off of a hematophagic bacterium. It ate blood, and luckily, within time, there would be more bacteria than blood cells in Tavaryn's system. Pahro hoped so...

 

As soon as she was done vomiting, Andirrul rinsed out her mouth and went to go see Tyrannus once more. "Virul's giving me stomach pains," she hissed coldly. "I can be a strong Sith Lord on my own. I don't need his rambling insanity, his vengeance, or his plans that make no sense at all. Can you show me how to exorcise him from the confines of my soul? He torments me with words that mean nothing to me, and I find it harder and harder to fight the irrational urges with which he tries to imbue me. What say you?"

[Chevron 7 locke]

"We know someone is on board which is why we are here with you. You are not the only one this assassin seeks but you are of some importance. Let Master Komad and I help you."

 

"No...she is here. The one who attempted to kill me on Jaltra. The one who stole the holocron."

 

Alriana pulled her arm away from the girl and ran down the corridors after the force signiture.

 

You can run...but you can never hide from me! Her voice echoed through the force as she felt for her lightsaber and found it on her belt.

 

She rounded another corner, the presence was tantalizingly close now. Almost close enough to reach...

 

She spoke through the force again.

 

I studied those Holocrons for ten years...I can teach you many things...Forbidden things. but only if you are willing to listen, and to submit to my teachings only. I know you have a goal. Someone you wish to kill. I can feel it in you.

[CommanderQ]

"I bet that old man still curses my name when he goes to bed. I did manage to blow off one of his shield generaters and a small amount of his command bridge before we were forced to leave for repairs."

 

Garrick smiled and nodded, "I imagine his personal pride was quite damaged...that works excellently against an arrogant man like Velerc. He's indeed a genius, but not above thrashing...as you did."

 

Barek nodded, "So Admiral, where'd your ship just come from? Any news from the other fronts?"

[Chevron 7 locke]

"So Admiral, where'd your ship just come from? Any news from the other fronts?"

 

"We actually just came in from near a planet named Jaltra. The sith were gathering up a force there and my Task force decided to pay a visit to "welcome" them to the neighborhood.

 

She grinned a wolfish grin that would have scared a Hutt.

 

"We managed to destroy Three Sith Star Destroyers when we hyperspaced in right on top of them and then destroyed the rest of the fleet. Around twelve ships I believe."

 

She grinned again.

 

"One sith Battle division at Vegasso and then two more destroyers at Tatooine. I'd love to see the look on that old man's face when he hears the news of what I did to his fleet."

[CommanderQ]

"One sith Battle division at Vegasso and then Two more destroyers at Tatooine. I'd love to see the look on that old man's face when he hears the news of what I did to his fleet."

 

Garrick nodded and smiled, "Impressive. Velerc wouldn't like to hear that one bit.....I'd be careful though, Velerc has been known to make personal targets, and everyone knows he never gives up...so, just be careful. He's big on revenge...my Brother knows that better then anyone."

 

Barek sighed and nodded, "He was my former teacher."

[Chevron 7 locke]

((Hey CQ, could you do a post with the Admiral finding out about the task force she destroyed along with the other ships?))

 

"Impressive. Velerc wouldn't like to hear that one bit.....I'd be careful though, Velerc has been known to make personal targets, and everyone knows he never gives up...so, just be careful. He's big on revenge...my Brother knows that better then anyone."

 

"Really? I always took him for the calm, loving sort who loves to take walks on the beachs of Telos. Of course I know how big he is on revenge. Why do you think I personally select new crewmembers?"

 

"I've dealt with sith infiltrators in my crew before and rest assured, I got them before they could cause any damamage to the ship or myself."

 

"He was my former teacher."

 

Belina blinked in confusion.

 

"Really? When was this?"

[Alkonium]

"He needs medical attention right now!" Komad called out, supporting Taravyn at his side. "We're not out of this yet. She may have failed this attempt, but she'll think of something else to get who she's after." Reyvan pointed out. "Master, I think I'm the one she was after." Kalla suggested. "Think about. If Andorra's mind is still dominant, then I'm the one Andirrul's most likely to be interested in." She then explained. "But, if Darth Virul's mind is now in complete control, then it's me he, or she, is after." Komad pointed out. "That doesn't seem likely. Knowing what Virul was like, there would have been a confrontation sooner." Reyvan replied.

[CommanderQ]

"Really? When was this?"

 

Barek chuckled...but only slightly.

 

"It...it was a ways back. Mandalorians are not as restricted as the Republic is wen one is trying to become a tactician....we were neutral, trying to rebuild the Clans, and Velerc didn't mind taking me under his wing for several years..."

 

Barek didn't like talking about it. Not even Garrick knew much of what had happened that Barek should leave such an accomplished leader. He could do nothing but guess.

 

Garrick, seeing the pause in coversation, stepped up.

 

"Aw...well, Admiral, would you like to follow us to the Promenade Deck? We can get some refreshments and discuss tactics while our engineers and technicians work on your ship."

[Chevron 7 locke]

"Aw...well, Admiral, would you like to follow us to the Promenade Deck? We can get some refreshments and discuss tactics while our engineers and technicians work on your ship."

 

"That sounds good. I haven't eaten for nearly two days and I could go for something."

 

Belina chuckeld as a thought hit her.

 

"I'll tell you one strategy that I've never seen fail. You can really intimidate your opponet if you try to ram him and miss by only ten meters."

[Cyborg Ninja]

Kurt couldn't see where this woman and went but she was on his HUD. He fired in the direction the dot was blinking in. He back up and helped Komad with Tavaryn. He now had one arm holding Tavaryn and his other holding the rifle.

 

"Let's go, I can cover us incase she tries to come back."

[Tysyacha]

Pahro sensed an undercurrent in the Force, specifically of one who wanted to speak to her. To teach her things--perhaps dark things. All the better, but it was still a risk. She decided to take it. Maybe this person was being honest, or maybe he or she wasn't, but Pahro wasn't one who'd easily fall for traps.

 

There is someone I want dead. He is the one who replaced my Lady's former lover. She does not love me, but I want her to. If I kill him, maybe she might. I've never really had a mentor or tutor in the Force, so if you'd teach me...I'd listen. As long as that sniveling fool of a Jedi is a corpse at my feet.

[Chevron 7 locke]

There is someone I want dead. He is the one who replaced my Lady's former lover. She does not love me, but I want her to. If I kill him, maybe she might. I've never really had a mentor or tutor in the Force, so if you'd teach me...I'd listen. As long as that sniveling fool of a Jedi is a corpse at my feet.

 

This will keep her away from the others. I'll take her on a deep space transport and begin her training. Maybe I'll be able to bring her to the light.

 

Alriana slowly stepped out from behind a small pillar like object and looked at a slight shimmer in the air.

 

"Your training begins now...Apprentice. First we must find a ship and leave the station. We need to find a place free of distractions of the body and of the mind. A quiet place."

[Tysyacha]

"Ships, eh?" Pahro licked her lips. "I know just where to find one. I'm masquerading as a male Republic soldier by the name of Pitr Orkutt, and to complete my disguise, I've had to service some Republic freighters and courier vessels. Nothing major, because I'm only a private first class, but washing and refueling them has taught me more about their workings."

 

She stepped toward Alriana. "Jedi are weak, but fallen Jedi? They are strong. I like your attitude. You are strong in the Force, and I am strong in battle. Not like the limelight-craving, selfish diva that I was before. I've changed."

 

Pointing toward a glowing sign that said HANGARS, she meandered in the direction that the arrow pointed. "It shouldn't be too hard to climb aboard the ship that my superiors and I arrived in on. It should be empty."

[Chevron 7 locke]

"Jedi are weak, but fallen Jedi? They are strong. I like your attitude. You are strong in the Force, and I am strong in battle. Not like the limelight-craving, selfish diva that I was before. I've changed."

 

"No." Alriana said slowly. "The jedi are not weak. Everytime the darkside has come close to ruling, the Jedi have always thrown it back. Sith Lords like Malak, Exar Kun, Palpatine, they've all been killed by Jedi because they underestimated their opponets."

 

She began to walk toward the hanger with her new apprentice at her side. "That is your first lesson, Never, ever underestimate your opponet, despite his or her size or looks."

 

Alriana stopped and looked around the hanger.

 

"We need a transport. Something big enough that you will have plenty of room for training."

[JediMaster12]

Tavaryn felt the prick and instantly felt the effects of one of her poisons. He called out, "Oh I am not the one you want Pahro? You have chased and hounded me since before this. We will meet again."

 

Tavaryn nearly shoved Komad away to steady himself. He said, " I'm fine. Bacterial infection, a trick of Pahro's. Just need a bit of wolfsilan." He then began to make his way to the medical wing.

 

Tonatius disagreed quietly with Kalla, "True this Pahro may seek you but I am as well as others are equally culpable. You and I because of affection for her."

 

"That is true," Jun-la conceded quietly. "Betrayal I think is the key. Betrayal implies an action and usually involves parties that are close. If Virul has mastered a majority control, he would instrument this to tear apart alliances created out of more recent events." Jun-la gave a side glance at Kalla and Tonatius with a smile pulling at the corner of her mouth. She then turned her head as if she heard something, "Alriana has met Pahro."

 

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Tyrannus grinned, "Well Virul is like that though usually it is my arse that is sore." It was a cruel joke but Tyrannus didn't care. He continued, "So are what other gifts have you besides the Force?"

[Chevron 7 locke]

Admiral Garja was bored out of his mind.

 

He and his remaining troopers had grabbed something to eat in the mess hall nearly two hours ago and had spent the following hours wandering around the ship, looking for differences between the Grand Admiral's ship and Garja's old ship.

 

There were very few differences.

 

Garja's thoughts kept returning to that of his battle with the Grand Admiral of the republic fleet, her voice kept eching in his head.

 

"Your good at this Admiral. You'd probably have more of a future if you joined up with the Republic. You would make a great addition to the Fleet."

 

At first he had immediatly dismissed her words and continued fighting her until his ship was on emergency power but now her words...made a bit more sense.

 

I wouldn't have to fear mutiny...And I would be able to fight for a noble cause instead of fighting due to being drafted. But the Sith fleet has always been home for me...And I would never be able to capture my second in command.

 

Garja continued to ponder this as he walked around the large ship.

[Alkonium]

"She knows what she's doing. She'll be alright." Komad commented after hearing Jun-la mention Alriana. "If Pahro is distracted, we can focus on tracking down Andirrul as soon as Taravyn recovers."

 

"On that topic, I think I heard mention of Commander Belina arriving here on the station. It might be a good idea to speak with her, if we're going after the Triumvirate." Kalla suggested.

 

"She's right. All Andirrul needs to do to outgun is reestablish contact with the New Empire, and we'll need all the ships we can spare." Reyvan commented.

[JediMaster12]

"That may be the case," Jun-la conceded. She looked in the direction of Alriana as if she wanted to follow but chose not to. Rather she was looking as if to wish her luck. "Alriana may know what she is doing. I only hope that her inquiry will lead to wholesome answers rather than torments."

 

Tonatius gave a slight nod to Jun-la. Avalonian belief dictated that answers must be sought. If they were given then there was no value to them. Searching only strengthened character. He then said, "The Commander will have information but let us not forget Andros. He's better at tracking ion trails and will probably have more information to supplement the Commander's."

[Alkonium]

"I'm not asking her for information. What we need if we're going after the Triumvirate is resources." Komad explained. "I think he should come as well, to explain his findings." He then left, to find Andros, and then speak with the Supreme Commander. Arriving at the surveillance station, he asked his son, "Do you think you can explain what you've found so far to the Republic Fleet's Supreme Commander. She could certainly use the information."

[Tysyacha]

"Here." Pahro and Alriana found a very large, very nondescript vessel that appeared to be some sort of freighter. It was ugly, but not so ugly as to be noticeable. It was big, but not big enough to be suspected as a fighter. It was boxy, but streamlined enough to travel at great speeds.

 

"This should do. Never underestimate a ship, either," Pahro said slyly.