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IOKATH

: Urgent encoded message : - Unit D-318

Nox squinted at the notification .

' D-318 , That's a maw cluster assigned Gemini droid '

" Put it through " Nox muttered as the message relay from the droid materialised on the holo projector.

' Maw clusters subject 1 has been detected . Event corresponds with a reported shockwave through what is described as the force by organics . It is hypothesized subject 1 was attempting to break through containment procedures , Attempt was observed to be ineffective and subject remains contained ' The Gemini droid alerted Nox to the troubling notion of the attempted escape .

" Approve clarification of subject to change to danger level three . Formations 016 and 029 are to reroute and join previously allocated fleet formations around the maw . Sweep for any anomalies in the cluster , New patrol routes are being assigned. No further action other than allocated orders are to be taken " Nox Responded to the Gemini droid .

' Orders received , Completing orders at once ' The Gemini droid accepted before being dismissed by Nox whom leant back into his throne , Running a hand over his chin as he thought.

Suddenly materialising behind him , Aloysius walked around the back of the throne , Studying the Zakuulan style decor before refocusing on his heir .

" I've found the trail " Aloysius stated as Nox nodded slightly before standing and heading towards his ship .

" So it was destroyed by a pilot flying through the hanger , And deploying torpedoes into the generators in a suicide run " Palpatine asked as the queen looked down sadly , Her emotions blank through the force as they always were .

" The pilot died to give us this victory . He was but a citizen of our planet who gave his life for his people , I will not be questioned about his heroic actions " Padme bit back as she scowled at the newly elected chancellor .

" None the less , He saved our home , He is a hero , He will be remembered as one " Palpatine stated as he looked at the Holo of the supposed hero , One of the many pilots of naboo , An older man with sunken features , Green eyes and brown hair .

" Thank you for this meeting your majesty " Palpatine bowed before making his leave , Padme sitting back into her chair and sighing .

' It's a shame the people will never know who really saved them ' Padme thought as she relaxed , The droid R2 Notifying her of the erasure off all interplanetary battles during the retaking of naboo .

" Thank you R2 " Padme smiled as she stroked the droids dome as it whistled in response .

" This order of yours , Jedi are they " Yoda asked as Kanya sat across from the small green Jedi master .

" They are not " Kanya replied as the master stroked his aged features .

" But not sith , You believe . What your order is , Is it " Yoda asked as Kanya calculated the appropriate answer .

" The order of my Homeworld uses the force to fight for justice , We do not believe in these subjects like the light and dark side of the force , Simply to metre out justice and follow its will " Kanya replied honestly as the green alien sensed the truth of her words .

" Meet whomever runs the order , Possible to is it " Yoda asked Kanya looked unsure .

" I may be able to contact the grand master , But it would take time to arrange a meeting between you two " Kanya replied as the master accepted her reply .

" Accept this I do , Interested I am in the philosophy of your order , Meet with them I would like " Yoda stated as Kanya nodded lightly .

" I will see if it could be arranged "

THE SUBJUGATION , OVER IOKATH

" What happened Hego " Nox asked as he telepathically communed with the muun currently floating in a bacta tank .

' Look and see ' Hego responded as he opened his mind for Nox to see .

Flashback

" Our plans are coming to fruition , As the new supreme chancellor to the galactic republic , I propose a toast " Sheev announced as he brought forward a bottle of wine , Taking out two glasses , Filling them both to the brim .

" Indeed , Our chance to rule the galaxy together grows ever nearer " Hego stated as he picked up the glass and walked towards his balcony , Silently tipping the liquid over the edge when sheev wasn't watching .

' That's some strong stuff mixed into that ' Hego thought as he decided to play drunk to see sheev's play .

" Yes as master's of the Darkside , The galaxy is within our grasp " Sheev stated with a small smile on his face , Hego stumbling slightly in his step .

Sheev took another sip from his drink , Antidotes already running through his blood as he drank .

" Sheev , I'm proud to have had you as my apprentice " Hego stated as he pretended to stumble around .

" Are you okay master " Sheev feigned worry as he walked over and held his master up .

" I'm just tired sheev , I need some rest " Hego stated as he guided sheev to his bedroom .

" Just rest master , We can discuss our plans when you wake " Sheev stated as the Muun layed down in his bed and after a few moments pretended to be unconscious .

Eyes quickly becoming sickly yellow , Sheev raised his hands at the muun , Cackle escaping his lips as lightning leapt from his finger tips .

Sheev soon cut off his lightning , Sure of his master's demise as he observed the charred remains of the bed .

Sheev's smile soon dropped off of his face as no body lay within the bed , shadows receding Into the force .

" I had hoped you wouldn't do that " Palpatine whirled around to find his master staring at him from the rooms entrance , Lightsaber in hand , Eyes red with energy .

" So you saw through my ploy " Sheev stated as his own lightsabers dropped into his hands .

" Your betrayal will not last long " Hego stated as his lightsaber activated , Holding it ahead of himself .

" The apprentice over takes the master " Sheev responded as he activated both of his own .

" Only in your mind " Hego stated as he went on the offensive , Spinning through the air before striking out with his weapon at sheev's face .

" We shall see " Sheev replied as he expertly blocked the strike to the side and swept his lightsaber up in an attempt to split his master .

Hego responded by using tutaminus , Blocking the second weapon and redirecting the energy to strike at sheev with a repulse that launched the apprentice into the wall .

Sheev launched from the wall his a mad cackle , Both blades colliding with the blocking blade of the muun .

Sheev reared one of his arms back and made a swipe for the emitter of his opponent who repositioned himself , Sliding to the side and saving his lightsaber in the process .

' He's better than me at lightsaber combat , I have to destroy him with the force ' Hego thought as he let loose a torrent of lightning t the human .

Sheev raising his lightsaber to catch the lightning before Redirecting it to the Sith master who reabsorbed it . While doing so Sheev leapt at his master , Slicing through the mu'un's outstretched arm as the muun leapt back into the lounge room , Sizzling escaping the man's arm .

" You cannot win master , Our short bout has shown how weak you've become . It's time to hand over the mantle " Sheev sneered as he crept up to the muun who slowly retreated to the balcony .

Hego looked over the edge and downwards towards his apartment .

' Maybe ' Hego thought as he pulled his presence in the force , Drawing the attention of several individuals guarding a certain apartment . He watched as one came to stand on the edge to observe and look for who caused the disturbance .

'This is my chance ' Hego thought as lightning sparked in his one remaining arm before letting loose a vortex of swirling energy .

Sheev raised his weapons and caught the lightning once more , The air sizzling in the process and superheating .

Slowly , Feigning weakness , Hego let the lightning stop as he sighed .

" So you see , You cannot win. As the new chancellor , If I am to die people will come looking . They'll know the last place I was is here , You have no way out of this , So now ... die " Sheev cackled as he let loose his own lightning , Striking the mu'un who grit his teeth in agony .

Slowly Hego walked back towards the balcony , Looking toward the apartment whom he saw mobilising , Obviously having recognised the man who worked with their emperor .

' This is it , If I fail I die ' Building up energy in his legs , screaming as loud as he could , Hego launched himself from the balcony into the air and away into the distance , Unconsciousness taking over the mu'un .

Sheev smiled in delight as he felt his master's presence disappear after a few moments , Quickly sweeping the house for bugs and leaving the area incase attention was drawn .

Flashback end

" You did well in your escape , As far as he knows you're dead , Rest now hego , You need to heal " Nox stated as the one armed , Burnt muun closed his eyes for rest .

" The wannabe sith thinks he's the master now " Vaylin sneered as she stood beside the man she craved , Hips and abdomen still very sore from their first encounter .

" That wannabe sith has become a very influential individual . He will make things difficult , But not too difficult" Nox announced as they began their walk .

" Scorpio what's the status " Nox asked the ship as they headed for his personal hanger .

" Fleet upgrades should be completed by the end of the month my lord " Scorpio replied .

" Very well keep me posted "

With Anakin

Anakin tinkered with the droid head he was creating , Similar to C3-PO as he out in a photo receptor into its head .

with a sigh , Anakin layed down apon his bed with the droid head held in his hands.

' It's lonely when master Qui Gon isn't here '' Anakin thought as the door to his room slid open .

" Oi snot nosed loser " Kanya laughed as she stepped into his room , Wearing the white royal eternal empire gown " I just finished being interrogated by the Jedi grand master under the guise of simple curiosity , He's allowing me to see you before I go , Let's do something "

Kanya picked anakin up with the force and placed him Infront of her before turning and leaving the room .

Anakin stood there shocked for several moments before a wide smile broke out over his face and he raced over her , Quickly catching her hand is his own.

Yoda and Qui Gon stood together at the opposite side of the hallway which Anakin hadn't Looked toward , Stern gazes on their faces as they watched .

" You say she could feel his sadness through the force , A force bond like that takes a long time to construct " Qui Gon enquired as the grand master nodded .

" Worried for him she is , Put his happiness above all she does . A point she may have , A watchful eye , Suspect she will keep I do " Yoda stated as he slowly walked with Qui Gon towards the council chambers .

" Are we to allow this master " Qui Gon asked as Yoda slowly nodded .

" Clouded in mystery , Her origins are alongside their family and her order. The safest course of action this is , While she visits occasionally , Learn from and about her we will . Get to know her you will , Trust you he does , Hers I suspect you do not " Yoda replied to Qui Gon's statement who reluctantly agreed with the course of action .

" of course master "

" Come on Anakin faster " Kanya cheered as they dropped through the levels of coruscant at breakneck speeds , The winds flailing their hair as the speeder dove .

"You want fun , hold on " Anakin cheered as he strapped himself in , Kanya herself doing the same before Anakin simply shut the speeder car off .

The speeder dropped through coruscant with no semblance of control as they siblings cheered and laughed as they too a barrel roll through the sky , Other speeders dodged out of the way , Many swearing in their native languages at the hot blooded individuals who let luck take them .

As they quickly approached the boundary floor to the lower levels , Kanya's smile widened as she and Anakin , The daredevils only turning the speeder back on at the last moment before they levelled out flying forward a few feet before they skimmed the ground with the speeder.

Breathing heavily , Anakin and Kanya soon let loose bellowing laughs as they surged forward in he speeder , Heading to the entrances to the lower levels of coruscant .

' This ... is what it's like to have a little brother ' Kanya thought to herself as she slowly relaxed , Smiling in happiness as they found an entrance and dove through .

" and I thought sion was the angry one ' Lucieal mused as he dodged a strike from Athla'giroth , Leaping to the side and using force drain on the hulking eldritch entity , Healing his wounds as the beast grew angrier at feeling energy being leached from it .

" COME ... HERE " Athla raged as a vortex of the force surrounded the beast , Drawing Lucieal in , The masked ancient sith connecting blades with the four arms monstrosities own weapons before releasing a force push at the beast .

The strikes of the beast shaking the bones of the Sith with each hit , The Sith quickly backed off as he shook his arms , The pain numbing his arms while trying to heal them with the force .

" That ... Is enough " Lucieal announced as he collapsed to his knees , The leeching effect of the previous vortex taking its effect on the Sith .

The beast grunted as it stormed off towards its quarters to review the techniques provided to it via their master .

" Dooku , Come , Sit ... we have much to discuss " Palpatine smiled at the disillusioned Jedi master who calmly walked into the chancellors chambers .

" Yes ... We do , Chancellor " Dooku stated as the aged man took a seat across from the chancellor .

" Master ... I am unsure of what to do " Obi-Wan stated as he walked along side Qui Gon .

Both passing by ancient pillars as they conversed .

" And what's on your mind my old Padawan " Qui Gon asked as the knight looked away .

" I am being sent on my first mission as a knight away from the temple ... I'm nervous " Obi-Wan admitted .

" Fear not Obi-Wan , I have full confidence in your abilities , I've trained you since you were a small boy in all I knew , You're capable and cunning . I have full faith you will pull through in whatever you face " Qui Gon supported Obi-Wan as he placed his hands on the boys shoulders , The boy raising his chin as he stood proud " You'll do just fine "

" Thank you master " Kenobi bowed as they walked deeper into the temple .

Hearing a set of cheers from the corner of the walkway , Obi-Wan spied Anakin and Kanya approaching , The small boy skipping along .

Obi-Wan noticing the scowl a few others sent his way without the boys notice , Obi-Wan raised an eyebrow to his master sure the older man had noticed anakin's treatment .

" Kenobi , Jinn " Kanya states as she came to a stop behind Anakin who smiled up at the two Jedi .

" Kanya " Jinn greeted alongside Kenobi as they both bowed as Kanya rested her hands on anakin's shoulders .

" Returned safe and sound as promised " Kanya stated as she gently pushed Anakin towards the two Jedi after rubbing his short spiky hair .

" Ruffed up and happy I see " Kenobi snarked as Kanya snorted at his attempt at humour .

" How was your time Anakin " Jinn asked as the boy smiled up at the two .

" It was amazing , We went to the underground after racing in Kanya's speeder , Played games at some nice places where people gathered and ladies danced and I played some games with some kids on the streets " Anakin cheered as Obi-Wan's and Qui Gon's eyebrows shot up at the boys descriptive language .

' She didn't ... really ' Obi-Wan thought as Kanya's smile strained as anakin divulged their tour . Obi-Wan held his head low before rubbing his brow " Honestly "

" I take no responsibility for what occured and Anakin saw during our exploration of the lower levels " Kanya defended herself as Qui Gon snorted .

" Naturally , Of course you don't " Qui Gon quipped as Anakin chuckled and Obi-Wan sighed .

" You really aren't going to say anything about this " Obi-Wan asked with squinted eyes .

" What happens in the lower levels stays in the lower levels " Qui Gon said sagely as Anakin snorted and nodded at the man's wise words .

" Honestly " Obi-Wan mused as he shook his head at his old master's snide smile .

" Ahh a man of fine tastes and culture " Kanya stated jokingly as Qui Gon nodded.

" I may be a Jedi master , but I do know what fun is " Qui Gon responded as Anakin looked between the two individuals .

" Master , Jedi masters know how to have fun " Obi-Wan stated as he had his hands on his hips .

" Of course they do Obi-Wan of course they do " Qui Gon joked as Obi-Wan huffed , The knight having a small smile on the edge of his lips .

The group continued to converse as they made their way to anakin's next class , Kanya tagging along with Anakin and Obi-Wan , The four of them trading jokes and conversing while Yoda and windu watched from above .

" Symmetry the group has , A shame a Jedi , She is not " Yoda stated as the two began hobbling along .

" I still don't agree with her visits " Windu stated as Yoda chuckled .

" Good for the boy , It is , Connect with others , He has trouble with . For now , Allowed it is , Until find their order we do , Then decide how to handle their existence we do " Yoda didn't relent as Windu reluctantly nodded and accepted the grandmasters words .

" And if they are a danger " Windu asked as Yoda squinted lightly .

" Keep the balance , We , Must " Yoda stated resolutely as they entered the council chamber elevator .

Fire , Sparks , Chaos , Death . Men lay dead , limbs and Heads severed from their bodies . Their skin puffed and smouldered as their eye-sockets lay empty , Others had simply turned to ash under the intensity of lightning blasts .

The women had not been spared the same fate as their faces were frozen in perpetual agony , Some shriveled into husks , Barely able to be recognised as humans or what not .

Some still lived , Alive but broken as they screamed and mumbled , Holding themselves or gouging out their eyeballs or killing themselves to end the torment. The images blasted into their minds , Horrors they would have never been able to dream of , Their worst nightmares lay bare before them , The illusions forcing them to commit atrocities apon their fellow crew or themselves while others went into a permanent comatose state .

At the end of the cargo hold , The last survivor cowered in the corner , The head of the smugglers hyperventilating as the one man responsible walked up to her , Slowly , deliberately .

The black lenses of his mask peering at her , Stripping her bare as she tried backing further into the wall in terror .

' Jedi ' The woman thought as she looked at the Black and purple bladed weapon alight in the man's hand .

" What is your name " The figure demanded as he stood above her , Head looking down apon her as if she was less than shit , The light reflecting off of its black Sith cultists armour .

" Thell " The pathetic green skinned twi lek stuttered the nikto as the figure raised a boot and kicked her in the face repeatedly , blood gushing from her teeth and nose .

She was forced to clutch her throat as she was dragged from the ground and suspended in the air .

" I would have asked politely where my property was if your men didn't attack me ... now I'll just take it from your mind " The monster stated as she felt something within her head , The pain making her want to cry out as memories were dragged forward , Apparently looking for something specific

Before long , The agony of whatever had been in her mind left after settling on several memories and she was dropped to the floor .

The figure slowly lowered himself to crouch before her twitching form .

"Now a lesson " The beast of a man stated as he grabbed her head by her horns , The lightsaber being brought to the side of her face before her pain filled cries followed .

Nox looked down at the now hornless , Branded and marked nikto pirate laying at his feet , Tears streaming down her face as her lips moved in silent whispering .

" Until next time worm" Nox stated utterly uncaring before simply turning away and heading to his ship currently docked with the freighter .

Vaylin watched with sick glee , Her attraction visible within her gaze and felt through the force as he walked by her , Her golden glowing eyes following him as she herself fell into step behind him .

" I take it you found it's location " Vaylin asked as the entity before her nodded .

" It has been a while since I have been on Nar shaddaa " Nox responded as the stepped onto the X-70B and disengaged the docking mechanism , Not caring that the freighter was turned into a vacuum , Bodies spewing out of the airlock while the nikto saved herself from being jettisoned by heading to the cockpit .

Kanya had left the temple on her way to leave coruscant . Obi-Wan was preparing for his mission and Qui Gon was busy talking to Jedi master Dooku whom had just returned from the senate .

' Why are they looking at me like that ' Anakin thought as he made eye contact with another initiate who turned away slowly with saying anything , Pulling the bowl like helmets over their eyes as they held their training saber's .

" Focus young ones , Focus , Sense the force around you , Use your feelings you must " Yoda stated kindly as the other initiates slowly attempted to reach out with the force .

Anakin himself felt little to no trouble connecting to the force as he held his Saber Infront of him .

Yoda himself nodded lightly as the other initiates slowly caught up to Anakin, many aware the boy was waiting on them .

Slowly , Small silver balls rose from the ground Infront of the children , One for each person .

" Focus young ones , Let the force guide you , Free yourself to its grasp ,you must " Yoda instructed as the balls started releasing harmless bolts of plasma at the children .

Some children jolted as they were hit before refocusing . Others managed to sense the direction and mostly defended themselves . Occasionally the small orbs would alter tactics or randomly speed up , Catching many of the youngling's unaware and breaking their focus .

Anakin however thrived in this environment , Blocking every single bolt sent his way , Sensing the changes in the orb as it sent two random shots at his arm and knee at which he managed to block .

Slowly over time , Anakin started enjoying himself , The wonderful feeling he never knew of drawing in the and using the force , Having it flow through him as it guided him , He felt complete ... at peace .

But eventually all good things must come to an end .

" Young ones ... young ones . Saber's away " Yoda instructed , Anakin himself was unable to hear , Being distracted by his thoughts , By the feelings while the other Padawan's disengaged and rook of their helmets .

' What a show off ' Anakin heard , slowly halting his movements after he heard the stray thought , His confusion mounting as he removed his helmet and spied everyone else looking at him .

" Very good young skywalker , But allow yourself to become distracted , you must not " Yoda instructed as Anakin nodded , A small frown marring his face as he spied the looks of some of the other Padawan's , His sadness quickly taking hold of him under the scrutinising gazes .

' I miss mum ' Anakin thought as they proceeded to their next task .

Flying through the vacuum of space in the outer rim .

The ecumenopolis moon of nul hutta visible through the windows of the X-70 B , Nox sat at the controls of the ship as he guided it towards the moon .

" Scorpio , Find me an appropriate place to land " Nox ordered as Scorpio listened and Obeyed through the ships comms .

" I procured the use of a small landing platform on the southern hemisphere , Permission to take control " The synthetic voice announced as Nox allowed Scorpio to guide the ship to the platform.

" I have used the ships scanners to obtain a basic layout of the general area which has been added to the planetary Holo display in the lounge " Scorpio announced as Nox stood from his chair and made his way to the wood decorated central lounge , Vaylin relaxing into a rather luxurious couch as he walked by her and towards the Holo displaying the planet, observing the map as he zoomed in and made a mental note of the immediate area .

" Would you like a drink sir " The silver protocol designated C7 droid asked as it stood at the integrated bar to the side of the room and game table .

" Not at this time C7 , Perhaps apon my return " Nox denied as as several signatures showed up on the Holo display he stood infront of their outlines clearing human as the scanners continuously added a live feed tot he Holo display .

" Vaylin , It appears we have company , stay here if you wish " Nox instructed as he turned from the Holo projector and made his way to the back of the eighty metre long ship and departed down the ramp .

Vaylin herself rose from her chair , Popping the joints in her back before waking by the bar , Quickly downing the drink left by C-7 before following after her love .

" Well boys , Would you look at this , Some whelp has landed on our turf , let's go get our prize " A hulking cyborg with a single eyes stated as he hefted his rocket pod over his back and proceeded to the lard platform a few hundred feet from their position.

" What idiots " The cyborgs second in command chuckled as he and the rest of their crew followed behind the seven foot tall bald cyborg .

Dim lights flickered around them as they walked through the dirty alleys of Nar shaddaa , Walking by a few children , Night workers and other such people who clung to the alleys , Most avoiding the large group of men walking towards the nearby open platform .

" Move it wench " The leader named krill growled as he pushed a barely clothed woman into the nearby trash as they marched by her , The landing platform visible at the end of the alley .

" Spread out boys , cover everything " Krill growled out as the rest of the gang members split off , A ramp leading down to what appeared to be an eighty metre long ship with a raised walkway surrounding the platform below them .

The gang members slowly went around the suspended walkway , prepping their weapons before taking aim at the ship .

Krill himself smugly walked down the ramp , Eyeing the sleek ship of silver colour .

' Gotta be a wealthy owner ' Krill thought as his second in command a man simply named esh by his mother.

Both men stopped a few metres from the ship as the ramp proceeded to lower , Hissing as the ship de-pressurized with white steam escaping the ramp before a solid thud sounded when it hit the ground .

" Walk down the ramp slowly with your hands raised above your head " Krill yelled out as he hefted his rocket pod into his hands .

Esh listened closely as they spotted two pairs of feet walking down the ramp , Pulling out his blaster and holding it in the ready .

The first was a male outfitted in black armour with a slight grey tint to it . Black Boots covering thick leg length pants mad rout of an odd looking fibre with segmented armour pieces covering the legs which had a black fabric tonlet covering the legs from the just above the boots to the waist , Clipped into place by a belt which split into two at the clip .

Dark blue armour covering the stomach section with his black coloured chest piece and shoulder pads strapped onto a black cortosis weave body suit . ( It's obviously the Sith cultist armour set from SWTOR )

The obviously male's mask left an eerie feeling in esh , It a very friendly looking mask especially with the freedoms snark incorporated into its shape but the red tinted plate covering the eyes didn't quite hide the glowing yellow eyes of whoever was wearing it which made the hairs on his neck stand on end .

The woman beside him wearing a full body tight grey coloured robe , The upper portion of her face covered and only when smile showed .

" Well this is interesting isn't it " The woman cooed as she peered at the man who lowered his head slightly .

" It is " The voice of the man , Obviously put through a voice synthesiser making a horrific almost droid like voice .

" Boss I don't think this is a good idea " Esh whispered to krill as the man smirked .

" Shut your trap , they're obviously wealthy , We've hit the jackpot " Krill stated as Esh watched the male across from them look up at the walkway surrounding the ship .

' Did he just look at everyone in cover ... He possibly couldn't have ... but I'm sure ' Esh thought as his hand started shaking , Eyes analysing the ship owner closer .

" That's a nice ship your bought for us , Now , Make this easy for the both of us , Get on your knees and prepare to be cuffed " Krill ordered as the man crossed his arms , The woman beside him chuckling .

" Can I kill them yet " The woman asked as Esh tried controlling his shaking .

" Not yet , I'd prefer to buy their services but if they refuse , then they die " The man responded .

" Instead of trying to take my ship off of me , I'd like to employ you for your services and the use of your men " The man stated as he stepped forward , Esh's eyes catching a glint of silver in his eye , A hilt easily visible and recognisable to the man .

' Jedi ' Esh thought as the man looked in his direction .

' Not quite ' A Sinister voice assaulted his mind as his shaking intensified .

" What kind of payment are you speaking of " Krill asked , Feigning curiosity .

" Twelve million credits to be shared between you and your men for your future services " The man stated to Esh's slack jawed surprise at the number .

" Hmph , Well thank you for letting me know , We'll be taking that from the ship , Now on your knees " Krill stated as he took a step forward while the man's entire posture changed .

" I wasn't talking you " The man growled out as Krill froze on the spot , Sporting a complicated gaze as he looked down .

Esh followed his gaze before his eyes widened in horror , Beneath Krill's shirt and obviously beneath his flesh , His cybernetics were slowly leaving his flesh as the leader's face scrunched up in pain .

" Some very expensive cybernetics you have there , I'm sure they cost a fortune " The man spoke with barely concealed malice as he slowly held out his hand . clamps , Tubes and sensors flying into the man's outstretched fingers soon to be followed by Krill's screams as blood burst from his face and neck , The implants in his skull seperating from his flesh and brain before falling to the ground beside the hulking seven foot tall now mutilated and dying gang leader .

Esh felt his heartbeat in his ears , Krill laying on the ground , Gurgling sounds escaping the dying man as the black armoured figure turned his attention to esh , Arms once more behind his back .

" Now then , I assume the position of leader falls to you . As I stated , Twelve million credits for you and your gangs services . Either that or perish and join your ... colleague here " The man demanded as he took out what esh had correctly assumed to be a lightsaber as several turrets lowered from the underside of the ship , swivelling to point at each gang member .

" ...what is it you require " Esh asked , Deciding to save his own skin as well as his men as he bowed slowly , the man stepping over Krill's corpse without a care.

" We have an auction to crash " The man stated as he stood looking down at esh whom shook under the gaze of the Jedi esk figure .

Many floors below , The Dragons head cantina , Cult of the screaming blade central chamber .

Hidden under dark red robes with golden embroidery running across it , Red flashes emanating from the chest cavity of the red robes , A hulking figure stood sentry against the far wall of the dimly lit room . Several people conversed Infront of the figure , It's arms folded into the sleeve of its robe as the red light slowly started to accelerate in its flashes .

For a single moment the figures head twitched , Fiery red photoreceptor's instantly lighting up from under the blood red hood , Golden faceplate barely visible under the ominous light .

" Announcement ... Master detected , The great dragon rears it's head once more " It's deep voice scaring many people Infront of it before the sentence shocked the figures to their cores .

" T...the great dragon ... the herald announces his return " A brown skinned human male stuttered as whispers broke out throughout the cultists as the hulking figure took a step forward , Heavy metallic footsteps releasing a heavy thud as it proceeded to brush past several banners and trudge though the door .

" Announcement : I will be returning to my master " The hulking figure with golden coloured plating and red glowing lenses stated before leaving the cultists to their thoughts .

Nox stood on the edge of a balcony as he stared at a large floating building , Vaylin at his left side as Esh twitched slightly on his right , Annoyed but willing gang members doing their business behind the three .

" Here is what I require of each of you" Nox growled out as Esh nodded lightly as he too looked towards the heavily guarded building .