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A/N: Took me longer than I thought but I finally finished the chapter. I hope those who like to read the story enjoy the story.

3rd POV

Taris Lower City

In the dark passage in the Lower city, the sound of blaster fire is heard as two groups clash against one another. Three Black Vulkars concentrate fire on the speedy sword wielder weaving through the blaster fire closing the distance between them. The black Vulkars start to panic as Shay draws closer to the shooting widely trying to keep him away but as they were backing up, they hear a rolling sound near their feat. Looking down they see a flash grenade. Before they could even react, the grenade went off blinding them in a huge flash of light.

A moment later as the light died down the three black Vulkars were dead on the ground with slashes across their body as Shay stands over them. A little away three other Black Vulkars are concentrating fire on Judson and Sarna who were hiding behind some debris trading shots. As the Black Vulkars (BV) drew closer an evil grin was plastered on their face as they drew closer to the two a shimmering distortion appears next to one of the BV as Xion then appears as she de-cloaks stabbing the BV in the neck. As the other two BV are taken off guard by this, they direct their attention on Xion but are soon blasted in the back by Judson and Sarna from behind cover capitalizing at their distracted state.

The last few remaining BV were being routed by Carth and Trowa who were blasting the gangsters back to back. When the last BV dropped dead the fight was over with everyone now searching the bodies for anything useful. "Is every gangster we run into this trigger happy? That was the fourth group of Black Vulkars we ran into." Questioned Carth.

"Yeah, it seems every gangster we meet is trying to kill us." Said Judson as he strips the blaster off a BV.

"Hey, not all the gangsters are fighting us. The Hidden Beks haven't attacked us yet." Mentioned Xion who was wiping the blood off her Vibroknife on the BV clothes.

"True but that doesn't stop the current situation with these Black Vulkars still attacking us. You think after the fourth group the stop attacking us. No wonder we had very little Sith patrols down in the Lower City." Said Sarna as she holstered her blaster picking up the blaster rifle from the dead BV.

Trowa finishes searching the last BV body collecting some credits. "Well, at least these guys had some credits on them for all the trouble. I just hope us cleaning out these BV actually is putting a dent into them. It would be tiresome if these groups keep attacking us."

Shay sheathes his Vibroblade turning to the others. "Okay, guys let's move out before any more of these jokers come."

Following Shay lead, they continue down the dark passage. After a few minutes of walking they come across a group of three with two that appear to be Black Vulkars confronting an exchange agent.

"You guys are behind with your payments. What do you, uh, you think just cause you're in some gang you don't have to give Davik his cut?" said Davik's Agent in a dangerous tone

"I don't see Davik doing anything for his share. We do all the work. Davik claims he's part of the Exchange, so let's see him prove it." Taunted the BV.

"Yeah, let's see the big crime lord come and get his money from the Black Vulkars!" agreed the other BV.

Davik's agent smiles wickedly at this. "Ah, so you want to play this the hard way. Ha-ha. OK." He then gives a sharp whistle signaling another man of hulking size to approach the group.

Black Vulkars stare at the horror recognizing the Mandalorian standing menacing in front of them. "Oh, hey… Canderous. We didn't know you were working for Davik now."

"Yeah, we were just goofin' around here. We don't want no trouble with a Mandalorian. Here's Davik's cut." Squirmed the BV handing the money over to the agent.

Davik's Agent smirks arrogantly at this. "I knew you boys would see reason. Now get out of here." The BV then quickly run away.

"Too bad. I was looking forward to cracking some heads." said Canderous.

"Maybe next time, Canderous. I better get this over to Davik. I'll call you if anyone else gets behind on their payments." Replied the agent.

"Those Vulkars are dumber than a Coruscant granite slug! They actually think being in that pathetic little gang of theirs makes them important. Gadon keeps his hidden Beks in line, but Brejik's getting dreams of grandeur. If Davik's smart, he'll slap that young punk back down." Ranted Canderous to himself as the agent leaves.

Shay seeing this man immediately gets curious and approaches the Mandalorian. "Who are you?"

Canderous turns Shay staring at him for a moment before his eyes wander to the rest of the group. His eyes eventually land on Trowa a sign of recognition on his face before stowing it turning back to Shay. "I'm someone you don't want to get on the bad side of, and I'm not one for small talk. I don't have time to stick around here, anyway. Davik's got me working on a special assignment. Perhaps later when I have some time we can chat."

As Canderous leaves going back down the dark passage Judson, Sarna and Xion breathe a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness he left in peace. Every Mandalorian I ever met tried to kill us first ask questions never." Said Sarna.

"Yeah, but did you see the size of that Mandalorian! That guy was huge!" exclaimed Judson.

"I'm just glad we didn't have to fight that guy. That guy exuded an aura of power." 'For moment back there, I thought he was a servant from his mere presence alone.' Thought Xion.

Shay raises an eyebrow at their comments. "Was he really that intimidating?"

Carth places his hand on Shay's shoulder. "Yes, I believe so. I fought many Mandalorians during the war and very few had a presence like him. The only two I can think on the top of my head that had a similar presence that I had the misfortune of running into during the war were Casus Fett and Mandalore."

"I see. Though the guy doesn't seem all that bad. Okay, guys let's back to it." Said Shay as he leads the group into another apartment complex.

Entering the apartments, the group is greeted to the sight of Calo Nord confronting two Rodians with Bounties on their heads. It wasn't long that Calo opened fire on them both killing them instantly before making his way past the group leaving the apartments.

With Calo gone the group continues exploring the apartments encountering several groups of Black Vulkars. Fighting against the BV our heroes came up with a squad formation of having both Shay and Trowa as their frontline fighters since Shay excels at close combat and Trowa is good at mid-range and close quarters. Carth, Judson, and Sarna the second-string laying blaster fire on oncoming enemies with Xion acting as Raid/support as she cloaks herself sneaking up from behind stabbing the BV in the back or simply dropping a grenade in the middle of the group causing havoc.

Continuing their exploration in the apartments our heroes entered a locked room encountering one of Zax's bounties the assassin Selven. They easily dispatched of her continuing their exploration eventually coming across a seal strongbox. Shay using the information of a nearby datapad solved the strongbox's password unlocking the box finding a blaster pistol, Republic Mod Armor and 100 credits.

Carth equipped the armor covering it with his orange jacket the group now finished exploring the apartments leave the apartments back to the dark passage. Heading in the direction to the elevator to the Under-City Shay notices something seems to be bothering Carth. "Hey Carth."

"Yes? What's on your mind?" replied Carth.

"I'd like to know some more about you, Carth." Asked Shay.

"Me? Well, I've been a star-pilot for the Republic for years. I've seen more than my share of wars… I fought in the Mandalorian Wars before all this started. But with all that, I've never experienced anything like the slaughter these Sith animals can unleash. Not even the Mandalorians were that senseless. My homeworld was one of the first planets to fall to Malak's fleet. The Sith bombed it into submission, and there wasn't a damn thing our Republic forces could do to stop them!" said Carth.

"You're talking like it's your fault. Like you failed somehow." Said Shay with worry in his voice.

"It shouldn't be my fault. I did everything I could… I followed my orders and did my duty. That shouldn't mean I failed them! I didn't!" exclaimed Carth as he rubs his forehead in concentration.

"Them? Do you mean the people of your homeworld?" asked Shay.

"Yes. No… no, that's not what I mean. I mean… I'm sorry. I'm not making much sense, am I?" Carth sighs tiredly. "You probably mean well with your questions. I'm just not accustomed to talking about my past very much. At all, actually. I'm more used to taking action… keeping my mind focused on the business at hand. So, let's just do that. If you have more questions, ask them later." Said Carth clearly not wanting to continue the conversation.

With the conversation over the group continues down the passage until they arrive at the Undercity elevator, guarded by five blaster turrets three to the left and two to the right and a Sith soldier standing in front of the door.

"Hold on there, civilian! Only those with official Sith business are allowed into the Undercity. Unless you've got the proper security papers you better just turn around and go back the way you came." Ordered the Sith Soldier.

"I've got my security papers right here." Said Shay.

The Sith Soldier studies the papers assuring their genuinely. "Let me see… hmmm, these look to be in order. Okay, you can go down if you want. Can't say I envy you, though. The Undercity is crawling with mutants. Rakghouls, they call 'em. If you see anything moving down there, shoot first and ask questions later."

The Sith then opens the elevator door with the group entering. The doors shut with the elevator taking our heroes down to the Undercity.

Trowa POV

As the elevator reaches the bottom door open allowing us our first look at the Undercity. And just as I suspected it is dingy and dark with lots of junk around. As soon as we stepped out of the elevator, we are greeted by two Undercity dwellers who looked malnourished trying to make us pay a toll for using the elevator. The two obviously weren't that bright but they did look like they were in need of help. Shay ended up giving them 20 credits which the dwellers were immensely happy about as they took the money and ran especially now that a dweller woman approached us trying to reprimand them but were already long gone.

"Go on, you two! Get out of here! I'm sorry about that... those two beggars give everyone in the village a bad name! We aren't all like that, you know. Most of us are good people." Said the dweller woman.

"I'm sure you are, miss. It's just too bad your little welcoming committee is there to give people a bad first impression." Said Carth.

"Honestly their attempt to shake us down was just sad I couldn't help but give them credits out of pity." I said.

"I'm Shay and these are my friends. Who are you?"

"My name is Shaleena... you're from the up-world, aren't you? I've... I've never seen it. I was born here in the Undercity. Is it as nice as they say up there?"

"The surface is a beautiful place." Replied Shay.

"It's better than this festering slime pit." Mumbled Judson before being elbowed to his side by Xion.

"I've never been to the surface, but sometimes I think I can see it in my dreams. The sun, the sky, the stars... it all sounds so... so... so wonderful. Gendar, the leader of our village, tells me I should spend more time trying to improve things down here and less time dreaming about something I can never have. Maybe he's right. You probably think I'm a fool, having dreams of a place I've never even seen. But when I was little, Rukil used to tell me stories of what it was like up there." said Shaleena

"Rukil? Who's that?" asked Xion.

"Rukil's the oldest man in the village. The kids call him Rukil Wrinkle-Skin, but he's a kind man. He used to tell me the greatest stories when I was a little girl. I still like to listen to his tales about the Promised Land, even though I know they're just legends. But it helps to make the Undercity seem less... less dark, somehow." Said Shaleena.

"The Promised Land? What's that?" I asked.

"It's... it's just a story to make little children smile. Rukil believes in it, though. Sometimes I can almost believe it myself, but then I look around and I see the ugly truth. *sigh* I guess we have to make the best of what we have though. If you really want to learn more about the promised land you should speak to Rukil." Said Shaleena.

"A hopeful child stories. In a place like this anything that can lift your spirits and brighten your day is cherished here." Said Sarna.

Shay then ask Shaleena questions on Gendar and Rukil learning where to find them and a little bit who they are. From what I gather Gendar seems like a good leader as he tries to make life better for his fellow outcast. As for Rukil he sounds like a kind old man if a little kooky from how Shaleena described the 100 yrs. old man. Done with asking questions we bid Shaleena goodbye.

"Oh... okay. Well, if you ever need anything, or if you just feel like talking, come back and see me. I hardly ever get a chance to speak to someone from the up-world." Said Shaleena as we leave heading further into the outcast camp.

As we were walking through the dreary camp that had numerous tents and scrapped huts, we heard plenty of the outcast ranting/crying out their troubles.

"I once lived above, with the rich and privileged. But I was cast down here - a punishment far worse than my crimes deserved!" ranted an outcast man.

"The rakghoul disease can infect you. It can transform you into one of those monsters! I've seen it happen!" said the dishevel outcast man.

"I had fine clothes, a beautiful bed - now I wear rags and I sleep on the ground like an animal! Were my crimes so horrible that I should now suffer like this?" cried an outcast woman.

"A lifetime lived in this dark place can drive you mad! Just look at poor old Rukil if you don't believe me - he's lost his mind!" exclaimed a disturbed man.

Judson shakes his head in derision at the sight he is seeing. "Man, this place is bad. You never think a place like this existed if you saw the clean Uppercity."

"I can't believe a place like this exists. You think with how wealthy everyone up top that a few could spare to improve the conditions of the undercity." Exclaimed Xion anger clear in her voice.

Carth sighs shaking his head. "Fat chance of that happening. The Uppercity elite only care for themselves. I dealt with their kind on my home planet and trust me your better off trusting a Hutt because you will at least know the Hutt will screw you over. These people will do it when you least expect it then laugh in your face about it."

Walking further into the camp we arrived to where Shaleena told us to find Gendar and Rukil were with both tents strangely not far from one another, like right across another. Deciding to talk with the leader first we approach Gendar.

"Greetings, up-worlder. We rarely see your kind here in the Undercity. I find it strange that so many of you have come down from the surface recently." welcomed Gendar.

"No offense, but I can see why people normally avoid this place." Said Carth.

"Why have you come into this dark and sunless place? Is there something you need of me or my village? I will help you, however, I can." Offered Gendar.

"Who are you, people? Why do you live here in the Undercity?" asked Shay.

"We are the Outcasts, shunned from the surface for our crimes and banished here to the Undercity. We banded together to form this village that we might survive in this hostile environment. I am Gendar, the leader of this village: as my father was, and as was his father before him. Many of us have been here for generations, our ancestors cast down long ago. There is no return to the surface for us, or our descendants. But somehow we manage to survive amidst the filth and roaming bands of deadly Rakghouls."

"What a horrible way to live!" said Xion.

"Life down here can be difficult. It can break the spirit... many in the village have become bitter and hopeless. Especially those newly cast down. But life goes on, and we must try to make the best of what we have. And maybe someday we will find a better life... Ha! Listen to me. I'm starting to sound like Rukil." Said Gendar.

"Rukil? You mean the old man Shaleena mentioned?" I asked.

"So, you heard of him. Yes, he is the oldest man in the village. He is a kind soul, but I am afraid he is growing weary of this world. He dreams of escaping, of finding a better world. If you wish to speak to him, you can probably find him wandering about the village. As I said, a kind man – though he does cling to his illusions." Explained Gendar.

"Tell me about the Rakghouls that live down here." Asked Shay.

"The Rakghouls are monsters, hideous mutations who feast on the flesh of our villagers. Their diseased jaws can infect those they attack, transforming the victim into one of those abominations. We know of no cure for the disease, and for the good of the village we must banish any who become infected, lest they transform and turn on us." Explained Gendar.

"Sounds about the same from what everyone says about them. Okay, I'm looking for a Twi'lek named Mission Vao." Asked Shay.

"Yes, I have seen this Twi'lek many times, though I have never spoken to her. She and her Wookiee companion often pass through our village on their way to explore the sewers." Said Gendar.

"How can I get to the sewers?" asked Shay.

"There are two entrances into the sewers from the Undercity: one to the north-east of our village, the other to the south-east. But the sewers are dangerous, Up-Worlder. If you dare to travel those dark tunnels you would be wise to go heavily armed, unless you wish to become a meal for the Rakghouls and other foul creatures." Said Gendar.

"You said something about other up-worlders who came by here recently?" asked Shay.

"Our village has seen many visitors from the surface recently: armored troops, swoop gang members, mercenaries. They come to search our sunless world. They are even searching the sewers." Said Gendar.

"That all I need to ask. I think we'll be going now." Said Shay.

"As you wish, up-worlder. Should you have need of anything else, come speak to me. I represent the entire village and I will do my best to help you however I can." Said Gendar as we make our way over to Rukil.

The old man Rukil eyes raise as we approach him. "You, you come from the world above! Is this the time of destiny, then? Is this a portent of the salvation of my people? Or merely another false sign to mislead us from the path? Are you the herald of prophecy? The beacon to guide us through the darkness. Or are you merely another harbinger of shattered dreams and unfulfilled promises?"

"Be careful... this one might be crazy enough to be dangerous." Said Carth.

"He seems…very eccentric. He should be harmless enough." Said Xion.

"Speak to me, up-worlder! Tell me what fate you unleash upon us – salvation or damnation! Speak, up-worlder, I beg you!" asked Rukil.

Sarna leans next to Shay muttering something low but still high enough for me to hear. "Watch yourself, this guy's star chart is missing a few galaxies, if you know what I mean."

{Master you might want to steer clear of this senile old man. You might catch his craziness.} said Tamamo.

{Weird.} muttered Kiyohime.

"You're obviously an insane old kook." Said Shay bluntly.

"Old, yes. But not insane. Oh no, not insane at all! I am as rational as any man can be after a hundred years in the filth and darkness of the Undercity! You are uncertain. Bewildered. Perplexed. Understandable, I suppose…Perhaps I can make things clearer. Some things, at least. My name is Rukil, the oldest Outcast here in the village. Rukil Wrinkle-Skin, the children call me sometimes."

"Get to the point, old man!" said Shay obviously not taking this man seriously.

"Once I was honored for my wisdom, but over time the villagers fell away from the true path. Eventually there was only a single apprentice who followed me and now she is gone, too." Sadly, said Rukil.

Shay has a confused look on his face. "The true path? What does that mean? And what happened to your apprentice?"

"No, no, no. Not yet. I must be wary. Careful. You may be a false savior. Dare I share my secrets with you? No... not until you prove yourself." Said Rukil.

"Prove myself seriously? How can I do that?" exclaimed Shay.

"My apprentice is... lost. I sent her out into the Undercity to find... well, I cannot tell you. Not yet. Sadly, my apprentice has not returned. Please, up-worlder will you help an old man? Will you seek out my apprentice in the Undercity? Her name is Malya. I must know of her fate, whatever it may be. I must know what she... found."

"I do have a knack for saving damsel in distress. Okay, I will help you with this, Rukil." Said Shay.

"Finding her may be difficult; Malya could be anywhere in the Undercity... but if you find her, I will know you to be our true savior! Only then can I reveal my secret knowledge to you." Said Rukil.

"Yeah, sure whatever. I'll be back if I find anything out." Said Shay who was quickly leaving with us following behind.

"I wish you luck, up-worlder. Come speak with me again once you have discovered the fate of my apprentice." Yelled Rukil to our retreating forms.

Leaving Rukil behind we explored the camp a little more meeting the outcast healer who was standing in front of a locked gate that we learned was a prison to hold infected people with the Rakghoul disease. It all sounded horrible leaving people in cages, but the healer made a point that having an infected person out in the open that can change at any given moment and attack anyone infecting them too was far too risky. We agreed it was for the best they stay in there but if we could get a cure for the disease, we would bring it back here.

Mostly done exploring the camp we visited the camp shop run by this slimy guy called Igear. His shop didn't have much which was expected but Igear who overheard our conversation with Rukil. Igear didn't like the idea of a promised land as his position as the main supplier in the camp made him important. Igear didn't want to become a nobody so he wanted to bribe us to bring him the journals so he can destroy them. Of course, we ignored the slime declining his offer as we walked past him to the gate.

Heading toward the main gate we start to hear screaming. "Hurry, Hendar, hurry! I can hear it coming!" screamed a woman.

"He'll never make it. He's doomed. Argh! I told him he was a fool to leave the village." Said the Gate Guard.

"He WILL make it! Run, Hendar! Run!" said the outcast woman.

The man Hendar who was outside the gate was running toward the gate with a look of horror on his face with three grotesques monsters called Rakghouls close on his tail. "Open the gate! Quickly! There isn't much time!"

The Gate Guard shakes his head. "Ugh... I... I can't... the rakghouls are too close!"

"The mutants will kill him if you don't open the gate!" pleaded the woman.

"And if I open the gate, they will kill us all!" replied the Gate Guard fear clear in his voice.

"No! You can't do this! It isn't fair!" cried the woman.

At this point, we were standing in front of the woman who now notices us as she turns to us trying to appeal to us "Please, make him open the gate. Hendar will die if he doesn't!"

"I can't open the gate... not while the rakghouls are so near." Said the Gate Guard.

It was obvious with the fire in Shay's eyes he would not let this tragedy happen and I wouldn't either as we both step up to the gate. "Open the gate... I will kill the rakghouls." Said Shay determination clear in his voice.

"You would risk your life for a stranger? Heh. You are brave, up-worlder. I will open the gate for you, but you've got to be quick. In a few seconds, I must close and lock it again." Said the Gate Guard.

As soon as the gate opened, we ran outside the camp boundary heading straight to for the three Rakghouls chasing Hendar. Shay taking the front attacked the first Rakghoul with his blade stopping the Rakghouls in their tracks now that their attention was on him. Hendar who was running ran past us staying behind us as he tried to catch his breath as Carth, and I joined Shay blasting the other two Rakghouls from getting too close to Shay.

Sarna and Judson quickly joined us as we concentrated fire on the two Rakghouls now charging Carth and I quickly dispatched of them. Shay who was still clashing with the first Rakghoul was ducking and weaving from the Rakghouls slashes making extra careful not be cut lest he be infected kicks the monster in the chest stunning it. Capitalizing on this he then quickly cuts off the beast's arm. The Rakghouls wails in pain at its decapitated arm and tries to rush Shay in one last-ditch effort to take him out but is quickly blasted by a charged blast from behind from Xion who just decloaked.

With the battle over the Gate Guard opened the Gate allowing Hendar and the rest of us back into camp. "I can't thank you enough for saving me, up-worlder. If I had anything but these rags on my back it would be yours. But we have nothing." Said Gendar.

"I still have you, Hendar. That's all I need. Let's go back to the village." Said the woman.

After they leave the gate guard approaches with a smile on his face. "Thank you for saving Hendar. You are braver than I, up-worlder. Maybe we Outcasts have lived too long in selfish fear. Perhaps we can learn a lesson from your brave actions. Hmph. But enough of my ramblings... is there something you need, up-worlder?"

"No, we're good. We're headed back out there now." I said.

Now that the perimeter around the camp is secured, we head further into the Undercity. Not a minute longer walking into the dark Undercity we hear the shouts for help from a familiar blue Twi'lek girl that we were looking for running straight toward us.

"Please, you have to help me! Nobody else is going to help me. Even the Beks won't help me. But I can't just leave him there – he's my friend! You'll help me, won't you?" cried Mission.

"Whoa, slow down, Mission. What's wrong?" asked Shay.

"Please, It's Zaalbar. He's in trouble big trouble! We have to help him. If we don't, they'll sell him into slavery! Me... me and Zaalbar were just wandering around here in the Undercity. You know, looking for stuff we could find, just kind of exploring. We do it all the time." Said the distraught Mission who looked like she was on the verge of crying.

"I guess with a Wookiee at your side you've got to figure you can handle the odd rakghoul attack." Said Carth.

"No kidding. I hate to fight against a Wookiee in a dark alley. I think we both know who would have his armed ripped off." Joked Judson.

"Only this time they were waiting for us. Gamorrean slave hunters. We didn't even have a chance to run. Big Z threw himself at them, and he roared for me to run! I... I took off; I figured Zaalbar would be right behind me. But there were too many of them he couldn't get away. They're going to sell him to a slaver I just know it!"

"So, you just ran off and left him? Some friend you are." Said Shay.

"I didn't mean to leave him! I thought he was right behind me – I'd never abandon Big Z on purpose! Please help me get him back." Pleaded Mission.

"Wait here. I'll be back when I find Zaalbar." Said Shay.

"No way. I'm the one that got Zaalbar into this mess, so I'm coming with you. I'm not going to abandon him again!" said Mission adamantly.

"Do you know where they took him?" asked Shay.

"I don't know for sure, but those Gamorrean like to hang out in the sewers. The stink reminds them of home, I guess. That's probably where they took Big Z." said Mission.

"Why don't you ask Gadon and the Beks to help you?" asked Shay.

Mission looks down in shame. "I can't ask Gadon he's always telling me not to go into the Undercity. He says it's too dangerous with the rakghouls and Gamorreans and all. He'll never send his Beks down there."

"We'll help you save your Wookie friend, but I need you to help us find a way into the Vulkar base." Said Shay.

"It's a deal. As soon as we get Big Z back, I'll show you a way into that Vulkar base! Now, come on! We have to find Zaalbar before they sell him to slavers or worse!" said Mission.

"Do you know where he's being kept?" asked Carth.

"The Gamorreans make their camps in the sewers. I bet that's where we'll find Zaalbar – and that's where I'll show you the secret entrance into the Vulkar compound." Replied Mission.

Sarna sighs at hearing this. "Of course, we have to go through the sewers. It's bad enough we have to run through Rakghoul infected lands but now we have to go through a disease-ridden sewer! Just my luck."

Now that Mission joined our group, we head Northeast of the Village Gate where it looked like a Republic escape pod had landed. It was a good chance to look for any other survivors and maybe find clues regarding Ikiryo. We still haven't heard word from her yet.

Arriving to the escape pod land zone we become immediately aware of the area is mined as both Mission and I feel something off with the area. Discerning the spots where the mines were both Mission, Judson and I started disabling the mines recovering them, once all mines were recovered, we headed to the pod where we found a ragged Republic Soldier.

"H... help me! Please! I can... I can feel it inside my skin! Something growing... like some kind of hideous disease!" pleaded the republic soldier.

As Shay was about to approach the soldier Xion steps in front of him stopping him. "Don't. We can't help him. I feel something really off with him."

'Xion is feeling something off? I wonder if what she is feeling is the force.'

Before Shay could say anything, the soldier starts screaming gripping his head in pain. "No... no! I can feel... ARGH!" The soldier's body starts to contort as his skin starts turning slimy grey as parts of his skin peels off. In a grotesque bloody transformation, he turns into a Rakghoul and charges at Xion and Shay. Carth and I react fast the moment we saw it transform we open fire on the monster killing before it took two steps.

"Damn, I can't believe he turned into one of those things. I think I remember passing the guy few times between shifts." Said Judson looking away from the body.

Carth sighs at the sight of the former pub soldier Rakghoul body "Sorry soldier. We didn't make it on time."

"So that's how Rakghouls are made. That was horrifying. No wonder everyone on base dreaded coming down here." Said Sarna horror clear in her voice.

Shay turns back to Xion. "How did you know something was off?"

"I don't know. I just had an odd feeling and when I was looking at the man, I could have sworn I saw this dark purple mist traveling throughout his body." Said Xion.

"Perhaps that was some force power you have. The force is some kind of mystical power so maybe it can show you when something is off." I said.

Xion nods her head. "Maybe… sorry I don't remember my force powers guys. It would be helpful right about now."

"Don't worry about its kid. Just focus on the task at hand. I'm certain both your memories as well as your powers will come back to you in time." Reassured Carth.

The mention of force powers catches Mission's attention. "Powers. Wait, is Xion a Jedi? Hey, can I see your lightsaber? I never held one before."

Xion rubs the back of her head embarrassingly. "Umm…yeah apparently. I had an accident and lost my memories as well as the knowledge of how to use the force. As for my lightsaber." Xion takes out the busted lightsaber. "It's broken."

"Aww, I really wanted to try holding one. It would have been nice try using a lightsaber like a Jedi." Said a disappointed Mission.

{Master you need to be extra careful around those monsters. If one of those monsters manage to get a hold of you and you get infected…} I start hearing Tamamo sniffing. {I don't know what I do.}

'Hey Tamamo, I promise I'll stay safe. I just leave Shay with fighting them head-on while I keep my distance.'

{You better! You're far more important to us. So, you better stay safe!} said Tamamo with worry clear in her voice.

'Okay, okay I got it…Hey, where is Kiyohime? I hadn't heard from her in a while?'

{Oh, I forgot to tell you she is keeping Xion company. We thought it best we divide our attention between the two of you. We didn't want Xion to feel left out. Of course, I get dibs on you first master!} enthusiastically said Tamamo.

Just as I was about to reply I'm elbowed to my side bringing me out of my internal conversation back to reality looking at the sight of the blue Twi'lek girl. "Hey Red! You in there? We're moving out look." Mission points to the rest of the group already leaving west of the Gate.

"Ah sorry, I was lost in thought." I said hastily as I start hastily jogging to catch up with the group with Mission following close behind.

As our group starts exploring western area of the Undercity a few minutes in we eventually come across another group of what appears to be mercenaries who were down here and from the looks of it one them we recognize as Canderous.

As we approach the group one of the mercenaries takes out his blaster pointing at us. "Mercenary: Don't... don't move! I'm... I'm not afraid to use this blaster if I have to!"

Canderous walks over to the mercenary putting a hand on his shoulder. "Settle down, kid. We've already lost enough men to those damn rakghouls! Bloodraven had already stayed behind to lure these monsters away giving us a chance to slip by with our cargo and the last thing we need now is more casualties from a needless firefight. Hm... by the looks of you I'd say you're down here for the same reason we are to salvage something from those downed Republic space pods. Let me give you some advice, forget about it. Do yourself a favor and just head back the way you came."

"Are you threatening me?" replied Shay defensively.

"Mandalorians don't make threats, we make promises. But I'm just trying to give you a friendly warning." Said Canderous.

Of course, I was barely listening to their byplay as Canderous mentioning Bloodraven caught my attention. "Hey wait! Canderous you mentioned someone named Bloodraven correct? I'm Trowa Bloodraven. I'm looking for my sister, her name is Ikiry-Caster have you seen her?"

I almost slipped and said Sis real name, but I don't think anyone caught. Canderous takes a long look at me before answering. "Yes, I have seen your sister. She joined our group to help us get the salvage from the republic escape pods. She stayed behind at the sight of the pods and no; you shouldn't go anywhere near there. The sight is further deeper into the Undercity where it is completely infested with mutated Rakghouls. The Rakghouls are even more dangerous than the ones near here. Don't worry about her she is the only one who can transverse these rakghoul infested lands without a scratch. Now this isn't a good place to stand around chatting. The Undercity is crawling with rakghouls. I've already lost half a dozen men to those monsters."

Just as I was about to respond growls are heard as the sound of stomping feet is drawing closer. Looking in the direction the noise was coming from I see a large group of Rakghouls running straight toward us and the most horrible thing is three of them were gargantuan and red. "Canderous, I heard something! Over there, in the shadows! Sounded like a rakghoul!"

"Damn it looks like we've got company! Get those blasters ready, boys!" yelled Canderous as he hoists his heavy repeater at the Rakghouls.

Without missing a beat, we joined the mercenaries as we opened fire on the incoming Rakghoul herd. Even Shay who normally fights with his vibroblade joined us in laying suppressive fire as there were far too many. Our combined blaster fire took out a few of the small fries but there were too many as a few stormed right in and pounced on two of the Mercenaries and started tearing them apart as they gouged the flesh off their bones as the mercenaries screamed in horror as they died.

"Everyone put some distance between them. Don't let these monsters get close or it's game over for you." Yelled Canderous as he continues raining down hell upon the Rakghouls.

Judson takes potshots at the gargantuan red rakghouls, but his shot is barely having any effect. "Shit this is insane! What the hell are these things! My shots are barely fazing them!"

"Just keep shooting soldier unless you want to end up like those other two guys. I just wish we had some proper cover and not in the open." Said Carth as he rapid fires two more Rakghouls down.

At the mention of cover I stand in the front of the group as more Rakghouls storm closer as I deploy my defensive screen and hunker down adding a bigger range of defensive screen shields as I open a sweeping fire on the Rakghouls with a few Rakghouls ramming into the shields only to be stopped before I blast them to death. The rest of the guys quickly join me behind my cover as they too open fire raining hellfire on the rakghouls.

As too many of the Rakghouls got too close ramming into the shields I then used my Pulse Detonator to detonate and emergency charge knocking the Rakghouls several meters away stunning them giving us time to blast them.

Unfortunately, my defensive screens start to fail due to all the damage they racked up and the gargantuan red Rakghoul now standing in front of the screen isn't going to help. "Guys fall back my shields are about to fail!"

Everyone takes the hint as they fall back just as my shields are torn apart from the savage red claws of the huge rakghoul. "Men toss some grenades at the big ugly one!" ordered Canderous.

Judson, Shay, Sarna, Xion and the last mercenary take out grenades throwing them at the three-hulking red Rakghouls detonating greatly wounding the beast. Not wasting a beat, I throw a shrapnel grenade at one of the hulking Rakghouls wounding it as pieces of metal embed itself into its flesh before firing charged blast at the beast finally killing it.

Unfortunately, due to my attention on the hulking rakghouls I forgot about the few regular rakghouls left as I soon find myself being tackled to the ground by two rakghouls.

{Master!} As I hear Tamamo screams of horror of my current plight I struggle to keep the Rakghouls from tearing into me as some claws sink into my flesh. Just as one rakghoul was about pound me a dart hits it necks as the rakghoul contorts. The other Rakghoul is then stabbed in the neck then repeatedly in the head as Xion decloaks appearing before me. She then quickly turns around pointing her blaster to the first rakghoul charge blasting the beast in the head killing it. Xion then turns to me holding her hand out. "On your feet Trowa! We're too far in and our fight is attracting more Rakghouls. We need to move!"

I quickly grab Xion's hand as she hoists me up. Surveying the field, I see that indeed more Rakghouls were coming out of the woodwork charging straight for us. "Ah guys, I think now would be a good time to retreat!"

"Fat chance of that happening kid. Look right behind you." Said Canderous.

Looking behind me, I see a cluster of structures blocking any chance of us retreat from behind which means the only way through is through the Rakghouls. "How did this happen? Did we fall back to a dead end?"

"Looks like it. We were so concentrated on the Rakghouls we weren't paying attention to our flanks. I can't believe I made such a rookie mistake." Said Carth.

"Shit, shit, shit we should have never come here. Now we're all going to die!" screamed the last mercenary in a full-on panic.

"Settle down kid! Panicking doesn't help anyone. We'll just have to escape the hard way and shoot our way out!" yelled Canderous as he lays blaster fire on the upcoming rakghouls.

Getting back up to the group I lay down another defense screen and Hunker down giving us more cover. After a few minutes in of continuous blaster fire the Rakghouls were dwindling down but there were still at least a two dozen of them left not to mention the last two hulking Rakghouls. As the Rakghouls continues to charge straight at us a cluster of mass numerous rockets rain down on the cluster as it explodes killing the Rakghouls. Turning in the direction where the rockets came from, I'm pleasantly greeted to the familiar sight of a fully armored Mandalorian flying through the air with their jetpack raining death from above on the Rakghouls.

"I see guys may need a little air support. Hope you don't mind if I cut in." said Ikiryo.

"Big Sis your back! I was worried about you!" I exclaimed happily at the sight of my new sister that I gained in this new world.

{Ikiryo is finally here. Thank goodness I was worried back their Master. If she is here, I'm certain you'll survive this now.} said Tamamo with relief clear in her voice.

{Agreed. Ikiryo is as strong as any servant so there no way and further harm would come to Master.} said Kiyohime.

"Any help would be appreciated especially if they have a jetpack thank you!" exclaimed Mission as she waves at Ikiryo.

"Wait that's your badass big sister up there Trowa? Wahoo we're saved! For a moment I thought we were goners!" said Judson.

Sarna had a confused look on her face. "I know it's good to have some back up now but its only one person. There are still lots of those things coming after us and you guys are acting like we already won."

Shay places a hand on Sarna's shoulder. "Just watch. Trowa sister can easily take on multiple Sith Jedi on her own. Trust me she is a game-changer. Come let's get back to it. There are still plenty of rakghouls to shoot."

Sarna returns a smile. "Right behind you handsome."

As the rest of us return back to position to lay fire on the rakghouls Ikiryo lands on the ground in front of the Rakghouls charge holstering her blasters. "What the heck is she doing? She just land right in front of the Rakghouls." Questioned Carth.

"Relax republic. The Alor`aan (General/War Leader) knows what's she is doing." Said Canderous.

Carth stares at the Mandalorian confused before turning back to the sight of Ikiryo holding her right hand up to her side. The Rakghouls then focus their attention on Ikiryo straight for her and as they are mere moments from pouncing on her red glowing light comes out of Ikiryo outstretched hands as a demonic red spear appears in her hand. And just like that in a mere moment, the mass of Rakghouls are torn to pieces as bloody body parts sent flying in the air.

Ikiryo then leans down raising her spear to her side as the air pressure around her explodes as she uses a mana burst to charge straight at the Rakghoul hoard as she starts slaughtering them in near blinding speed. The regular rakghouls were cannon fodder compared to her even the last two red hulking Rakghouls were filled full of holes when Ikiryo plowed right through them. After just a minute only a handful of rakghouls were left which Ikiryo then drew multiple Runes in the air firing them straight at them detonating burning the rest alive.

"Holy Sith spit. She actually beat them all in just a minute." Said Judson with awe in his voice.

"Whoa, I thought she was cool when she arrived with a jet pack but then she did all this with that red spear and whatever she did with the air was awesome." Exclaimed Mission.

Sarna attention was fully on Ikiryo's spear. "That spear. It's the same as commander Chulainn. Hell, she fought almost the same as him. How did a Mandalorian learn to fight the same way as the commander?"

"Forget the spear! How the hell did a Mandalorian learn to fight the same way the Knights of the Round under the Lion King do. Only those part of the Lion King's forces could fight like that." Said Carth.

Canderous merely chuckles obviously enjoying Carth's confusion. "What's wrong republic worried about us Mandalorians fighting the same way you vaunted heroes can."

Carth glares at Canderous. "Damn straight I am. The Lion King's personal men can easily take on any Jedi! If the Mandalorians start learning to fight like them, then…ah the republic must be warned."

"Oh, come off its republic. If it helps you settle down Bloodraven is part of the Knights of the Round. The Lion King's personal guard. So, don't get your panties in a twist." Said Canderous.

As those two were bickering Ikiryo walks over to our group walking straight up to me patting me affectionately despite the fact she was barely taller than me. "It's good to see your safe Trowa. I see you've become more competent fighter." Ikiryo then starts checking me over like an overprotective sister stopping at my arms and chest that had gashes of blood from the Rakghouls trying to skewer me. "Little Vod, you were careless."

"It's nothing it's just a scratch. It will heal in time." I said offhandedly to play it off.

Ikiryo then flicks me in the forehead. "No, you're not. The claws of those rakghouls nicked you. Just look at your blood its already discoloring. They poisoned your blood with the rakghoul plague Trowa, you are infected."

The moment Ikiryo said that the rest of the group gasped at my predicament but really got my attention was Tamamo screaming in my ear as she is trying to plead to Ikiryo. {No, no, no Master can't be infected by those monsters. If Master turns into one of those things, then… Please Ikiryo-sama please save Master! I'll do anything you want! I even be your slave just save Master please!}

Shay and Xion walk over to me examining my wounds. "But it was only a scratch. He can't really be infected?" asked Shay worry clear in his voice.

"I think he is infected. I feel that same wrongness from his wound that last infected soldier did. The wrongness isn't as invasive or widespread as the last one." Said Xion.

"Their claws have a lot of infected bacteria on them so getting clawed by one is a good way to end up infected." Said Ikiryo.

As I was observing the wounds on my arm and chest, I did feel a nauseating pain as I saw some discoloration from my blood. I couldn't help but gulp at the fact that could turn into one of those monsters. The way that last guy turned was painful to watch. Just thinking of that happening to me is driving crazy and Tamamo's crying isn't helping me calm down. Before another depressive thought goes through my mind, I feel a sharp pain to my chest as a needle pierces my chest. Staring at the source of the pain I see Ikiryo is holding an injector filled with green liquid injecting it into my body.

When she took the needle out of my body the nauseating feeling I was feeling started to die down as I felt much better. "What just happened?" I asked.

"I just injected the Rakghoul Vaccine the cure to the Rakghoul plague into your body. I had actually taken the serum after wiping out two sith patrols I came across down here." Said Ikiryo.

After Ikiryo said those words everyone breathes a sigh of relief. {Thank you Ikiryo-sama, Thank you I'm forever in your debt!} profusely thanked Tamamo.

Shay then places a hand on my shoulder giving me a heartfelt smile. "Good to see that you're going to be all right. I was worried back there for a sec."

Carth then approaches Ikiryo. "Not to break up this happy reunion but we have something important to discuss miss…?"

"Caster…or Bloodraven. Whichever you prefer." Replied Ikiryo.

"Miss Caster I'm grateful in all that you helped us, but I need to know you were hired as a mercenary for the republic correct? Mind telling the rest of us why you are now working for a crime lord. I know as a mercenary you're not big on loyalties as long as your paid, but I like to know will you uphold your contract with the republic." Asked a serious Carth.

Ikiryo stares at Carth curiously tilting her head to the side at his question strangely funny with her wearing her helmet. "I am upholding my end of the contract Carth. You guys are concentrating on searching for Bastila. I on the other hand am working on a way off Taris. Don't forget there is a blockade that will shoot us down unless we have the Sith launch codes. I'm working on both getting a ship and those codes. Just make sure you get Bastila, we don't have much time until Malak does something drastic."

Carth has an embarrassed look on his face as if just realizing something. "Umm yeah I was so concentrated on searching for Bastila I almost forgot about securing a way off-planet."

Canderous then coughs getting everyone's attention. "Not to be rude Bloodraven but we need to get going; this salvage mission for Davik was a bad idea! His men aren't trained for this kind of thing, and we can't babysit them all!" Canderous glances at the last mercenary they had left. "Okay, boys... we're getting out of here before I lose anyone else. I can't carry all this salvage back by myself!" Canderous turns his direction back to us. "You'd be smart to get out of here as well. Even if you can handle the rakghouls I doubt there's anything worth finding any more."

"What do you mean by that?" asked Shay.

"Davik sent Bloodraven and I down here with this motley crew to scavenge whatever we could from the Republic escape pods that crashed during the recent battle overhead. But the Lower City gangs got here first. Anything worthwhile in those Republic pods is probably in their hands now. Davik won't like that." Said Canderous.

"What can you tell us about Davik?" asked Shay.

Canderous has a surprised look on his face at Shay's questioning. "What are you, an off-worlder? Everybody knows Davik. He's a member of the Exchange. You know the interstellar crime syndicate. Smuggling, gambling, extortion Davik controls it all here on Taris. That's why I'm working for him. But lately, the Lower City gangs have been giving my boss some trouble."

"What do you know about the situation concerning the Lower City gangs down here?" asked Shay.

"This isn't really the place to have these kinds of conversations. But I guess I could spare a couple of seconds for you after all, you did help us out with those rakghouls, and you weren't half bad back there. The Lower City is overrun with gangs, but the two most important ones are the Hidden Beks and the Black Vulkars. Used to be the Beks were the big dog and kept the others in line. But lately the Black Vulkars are moving in on Bek turf and challenging them for control. The Vulkars are even starting to defy Davik! Take these escape pods, for example. Everyone knew Davik would want first crack at them, but I know for a fact those damn Vulkars have already sent their own salvage party down here."

"So, you're just going to run back to the surface like some coward?" said Shay which caused Xion to facepalm at his boldness mumbling something under her breath.

Canderous eye twitches as he glares at Shay. "Normally I'd make you regret those words, but I'm not wasting another minute down here. I'm responsible for this whole company, and they won't survive down here much longer. Come on boys... let's move out!"

"I'll be there in a minute Canderous I just need to say my goodbyes to my brother." Said Ikiryo as Canderous and the last mercenary grabs their salvage and leave.

"So, you're not coming with us then Sis?" I asked.

Ikiryo shakes her head then steps in front of me intentionally turning her back to the rest of the group then takes off her helmet. I'm then greeted to the sight of the heartwarming smiling face of my tan-skinned redhead sister leaning in kissing me on the forehead. "Sorry, little brother but I have my own task. Best of luck down here little brother. Try not to get infected down here again. And take this Rakghoul Vaccine with you; in case any of you get infected you at least have a cure."

Ikiryo then hands me the Vaccine and as I'm putting it in my inventory, I couldn't help but blush at her affections as she puts her helmet back on. Looking up to the rest of the group Carth had a strange look of recognition on his face as he was staring at Ikiryo but couldn't put his finger on it. He kept staring between me and Ikiryo as if trying to find something. Then Judson steps up to Ikiryo. "Um, Miss Caster? Before you go by any chance can you spare us anything? I know you gave Trowa a lot of neat gadgets so maybe you have a little extra to spare for us as well."

Ikiryo stares at Judson for a moment then reaches back taking out a unique Vibroblade on her back. "I afraid I don't have much to spare you as it comes to equipment. The only thing I have to spare is this Ancient Sith Lord Warblade my big sister and I found on Korriban."

The sword looked ancient but had these inscriptions carved on the blade that glowed red from the crystal that had gave off demonic look to the blade. It practically leaked of bloodlust. "I'm not one for blades especially ones like that. Hey, Shay maybe you like to have it." said Judson.

Shay approaches Ikiryo as she holds the blade up to him which he then takes. He tests swings the sword for a moment before taking his time to inspect the blade. "The sword is a bit heavy but nothing I can't handle. I have to say this is quite the blade you have there. It feels very…empowering just holding it."

Mission walks up next to Shay observing the blade. "Wow, it does look wicked awesome. I bet if you wore some dark dreading looking outfit you would look pretty terrifying."

"It has a lightsaber crystal inside so there is some force in the blade if the red glowing light isn't more obvious. I'm certain you'll get a hang of it eventually. Just to let you know that the blade is on loan to you. It does belong to my sister, so I'll want it back eventually so take care of it. I have to get going now." Said Ikiryo.

Just as Ikiryo was about to leave Carth steps up in front of her. "Wait who are you really? Your voice, your hair and demeanor are so familiar. I…we met before, didn't we?" Ikiryo merely stands there quiet. "I'm right, aren't I. You know ever since I met Trowa I couldn't help but have a sense of nostalgia at the mere look at him especially those eyes as if remembering someone else. But now meeting you here I'm certain I know who you are. The name Bloodraven should of gave it away but I merely thought he belong to the same clan as those two from before. Now I'm certain you are…" Before Carth could say another word Ikiryo puts a finger to Carth's mouth shushing him.

"Sheesh don't ruin the surprise this early Carth. You weren't this persistence 5 years ago. I know you'll want answers but please just keep it to yourself until we get off-planet. Then I'll…mostly tell everything."

"Mostly?" Carth sighs. "Fine I'll keep quiet. I still owe you plenty during the war. If anything, the only reason I'm still alive is because you saved my ass from the fire so many times."

"Thanks, Carth. But don't sell yourself short. I'm sure you'll had gotten out of most of those hard predicaments given time. It's just we were in war and every soldier matter so saving as many of your men was important that letting you deal with all the problems on your own. Well, I got to go see you guys later then." Ikiryo then waves goodbye to us as she jogs after Canderous.

As I watched my sister leave, I spot Judson walk over to Judson with a big grin on his face. "So Carth you knew Trowa's big sis from the war? So…by any chance were you two an item?"

Carth has a surprised look on his face at the question. "What…no? She was just my commanding officer. Besides I was married…at the time."

My attention drew when Carth said he was married in the past tense. I wonder what happened to his wife then. Is whatever happened to her the reason he seems so hateful and distrustful of the Sith.

As those two were talking I see both Sarna and Mission were admiring Shay's new sword. After about a minute of everyone checking their gear, we went back to exploring the undercity. For the most part the Rakghouls in this area was clear thanks to us taking out that hoard calling all the rakghouls to converge on us, so we were able this part the area safely on taking out a strangler or two. We found very few useful stuff down here as most was just junk, but we did come across another minefield which Mission, Judson and I disabled/recovered the mines. We also found an outcast corpse with a journal about the promised land. It was Rukil's apprentice and in the journal, it mentioned something about looking for clues about the promised land in the sewers so we're on the right track.

Now heading to the Southeast of the Village gate we hear blaster fire. Heading toward the noise we find a Sith patrol just finish killing off a group of Rakghouls attacking them. The Sith patrol group then walks in our direction spotting us. When they met up with us the Sith Patrol Leader steps upfront. "You there! Civilian! This is a restricted area! What are you doing down here?"

Sarna quickly stands behind the rest of us making sure the Sith couldn't see her face while Shay stands upfront meeting the Sith taking out the security papers. "Look... I have got all the proper security papers."

"Security papers? Oh... you're one of those trackers the Commander sent down, right? They should have given you an armed escort it's nasty down here! We've already lost one patrol... we figure the rakghouls got them. We've had so many encounters with those things we've actually run out of rakghoul serum. Plus, we've had several skirmishes with looters from those Lower City swoop gangs. I'm telling you; we should just stay in the Upper City where we're in control!" said the Sith patrol leader.

"You said you lost one patrol already?" asked Shay.

"Oh, is that why you're down here? Search and rescue? I didn't think they would send anyone. They were in the southern section of the Undercity when we lost contact. I would have gone to investigate, but my orders are to search for those crashed escape pods... even if it means leaving another patrol to die." Said the Sith Patrol Leader with a hint of sadness in his voice.

"You just follow your orders and keep looking!" shouted Shay trying to sound like a higher authoritative figure. I swear Shay antics are going to get us killed if he keeps pushing our luck.

And yet, strangely enough, the Sith Patrol Leader somehow buys into it. "Hey, I'd never disobeyed my orders... I'm not a fan of court-martials and executions. I was just talking, you know. Nothing anyone has to mention to the Commander." Perhaps getting in trouble with this commander is far terrifying.

The Sith patrol leader then turns back to his men. "Come on patrol, let's get back to it. The sooner we get this search done the sooner we can get out of this mutant-infested hole. Move out!"

As the Sith patrol moves past us we continue our exploration down south encountering a few more groups of Rakghouls. Like before Shay takes the lead blade in hand handling the melee while the rest of us shot from the distance. The interesting thing that happened was Shay just started dominating the rakghouls. I know the sword was powerful from just the looks and it easily cut through the rakghouls skin like butter but during the fighting one moment Shay was fighting like normal ducking and weaving then counterattacking administering the final blow. Then the next moment Shay was moving far faster than he was before easily dodging the rakghouls attacks, predicting their moves practically running circles around them.

It didn't take long that the fight was over with Shay admiring his new blade with both Sarna and Mission showering him with praise. 'I just don't get how Shay was able to fight like that? One moment he was fighting like normal then the next he was fighting almost like he was a servant?'

{Master he might be using the force. That power the Jedi possess.} piped Kiyohime.

'Kiyohime? Good to hear from you. Did you switch with Tamamo?'

"No, she just talking with you as normal since I'm next to you." Said Xion who I find is now standing next to me. "I believe Shay is using the force to make himself faster."

"Are you sure? How do you know?" I asked.

"I have some memories of the original Xion that flash in my head every once and a while. So, I know some of the force powers and I'm certain what Shay is doing is force speed. He is practically gliding on air with how quietly he is moving which is what Jedi normally do." Replied Xion quietly.

"But we saw Ikiryo move even faster. Could it just be him using magic or Ki?" I asked.

Xion shakes her head. "No, Ikiryo's movements were heavy and loud. The ground practically exploded the moment she moved. The way she moves was definitely like a servant especially in how much collateral damage servants cause when they fight."

'Hmm…now that you think about it. Xion is right. When Ikiryo took out the entire horde of Rakghouls it every slash and thrust of her spear was like a grenade going off with how much of the ground was upturned. Shay, in contrast, was tame as he just moved fast. And I felt no force of power like what Ikiryo displayed.'

{I agree with Xion Master. Shay doesn't fight like we servants do so it has to be the force.} chimed Tamamo.

'Guess you're right. Shay is supposed to be the player character and I'm pretty sure he is supposed to be force sensitive.' Our group brief reprieve ends as we get back to exploring further into the Undercity in the last area close to the gate that consider the safe zone or the least dangerous zone. Heading into an open area with a slope leading down to where another group of rakghouls were munching on some bodies that looked like Sith took notice to us and started charging at us.

As the Rakghouls started heading for the slope Judson and Mission quickly got to work planting the mines we recovered earlier on the slope while the rest of us greeted the Rakghouls with blaster fire on top the slope. A couple of the Rakghouls were killed on the way before they reached the slope charging straight up. The surviving Rakghouls that did survive our onslaught set off the mines killing most of the Rakghouls with only 4 battered Rakghouls surviving that were then quickly cut down by Shay.

Stepping over their dead bodies double-tapping a few of the bodies just in case we head to over to the Sith dead bodies searching their belonging finding 2 Antidote Kits, Beam Splitter, 2 Medpacs, Heavy Combat Suit, Blaster Rifle and Rakghoul Serum. As Judson equips the heavy Combat Suit, we store our loot in our inventory with Xion pocketing the Rakghoul Serum. With most of the undercity now explored we head to the door leading the Sewers where we'll find Zaalbar and the Vulkar base.

3rd POV

Entering the sewers, the party arrive to the first room in the very dirty and smelly sewers and are greeted by the sight of 3 Gamorreans Raiders. The Gamorreans were conversing in their strange pig-like language hear our heroes enter the room immediately ready their weapons attacking them. Shay quickly draws his new blade meeting the head Gamorreans blocking the raiders first strike counterattacking thrusting his blade into the raiders neck killing it. The other two Gamorreans make to attack Shay but are greeted by blaster fire from the rest of the group and are quickly overwhelmed as they are shot dead.

With the fight over Mission step over one of the bodies holding her hand to her nose. "When these guys stink. I'm not sure which is worse the stench from the sewers are these guys."

Sarna walks around the corpses wrapping a rag around her mouth. "Phew…man it stinks down here. Wish you guys warned us how badly it would be down here. And these Gamorreans are worse. You are not getting me to search those filthy things for anything I refuse."

Carth merely sighs. "Don't worry girls we don't plan to search those guys. We may be in need of supplies but we're not that desperate in need."

Shay who was in the corner of the room searching a dead comes back to the group holding a medpac and some credits. "Well at least I found something useful in here. Come on guys let's move out. The faster we save the Wookiee and find the entrance to the Vulkar base the sooner we can leave this force for sank in place."

Following Shay lead the party heads further into the sewers into the Gamorrean Compound they walk through a corridor. Taking a detour to a door they enter the room going further in opening the last door and are greeted to the sight of 4 Rakghouls feasting on a corpse. Not wasting time, the party quickly open fire with Judson tossing a frag grenade blowing them up.

With the fight over Shay searches the half-eaten corpse finding another promised land journal. Done with searching the room they head back to the corridor going further into the sewers. Reaching the next room, they find themselves in a roomier room with water flowing from the top to the bottom below in the middle of the room with a railing separating the opening as they walked along the catwalk.

On the catwalk, there was a Gamorrean patrolling. Without missing a beat, the party attacks the patrol with Shay leading the charge slicing his way through with the rest hammering the patrol with blaster fire. With the patrol dealt with the party continue further into the sewers. Along the way, they encounter a few more Gamorrean patrols and Rakghouls dealing with them the same. In another room in the sewers, they found another outcast corpse with a promised land journal and a busted droid security droid that looked insect-like. Shay got to work on the droid fully repairing it setting it to patrol mode as to go around the sewers to kill more Rakghouls.

Done searching the room they head across the corridor into another heading into another room filled with 4 Gamorreans elite that looked far stronger than the other ones they came across. As the Gamorreans attack Shay meets them at melee but quickly learns he can't quickly cut them own as the rest as he is struggling to fend off two Gamorreans at once.

Trowa not wanting to let Shay handle this on his own gets the other two Gamorreans attention as he runs up to one jump kicking it into the face using its face to backflip off throwing a grenade at the elite detonating knocking the Gamorrean back a bit. Without missing a beat Trowa starts firing a flurry of blaster fire at the two Gamorreans and is quickly joined by Carth, Sarna, and Judson as they lay fire at the elites.

While those held off the other two Mission and Xion assist Shay with his two with Mission giving suppressive fire on the elites while Xion cloaks herself getting behind the Gamorrean jumping on its backstabbing her Vibroknife into its neck repeatedly before lobbing a frag grenade into its open screaming mouth before jumping off. The Gamorrean tries to take it out but is interrupted by blaster fire from Mission and not long after the grenade goes off blowing the Gamorrean up in a big bloody explosion.

Shay who had used the other Gamorrean as a shield when the grenade blew escaping the blast as the second Gamorrean stumbles from the blast. Shay capitalizes on this as he moves fast cutting its leg off then both arms before cutting his head off. As Shay catches his breath, he gives both Mission and Xion his thanks as he watches the rest of their party finish off the other two Gamorreans.

"Whew…these guys were tougher than the others we fought in the sewers." Wheezed Judson catching his breath.

"Hmm…those guys were definitely a step above the rest, and they were in here guarding this room. There must be something important in here." Chimed Xion as she wipes her Vibroknife clean.

Mission searches the room coming to the door they were guarding. "Hmmm… look at this. This is one of those old-style manual locks. No computer codes or nothing. The sewers are the only place you'll see one of these on Taris. You can't use conventional security spikes on these old locks, but don't worry. I've come across them before. I've rigged up a little device that should do the trick."

Mission works on the lock and in a minute, she unlocks it opening the door. In the room they find Zaalbar banging on the wall. Upon hearing the door open Zaalbar sees the party and greets them. "You're a sight for sore eyes, Mission."

Mission gives a bright big smile at her friend. "I'm glad to see you too, Big Z! You didn't think I'd forget about you; Mission and Zaalbar, together forever!"

Zaalbar then looks curiously at the rest of the group but focuses on Shay. "Who's that with you?"

"These are my new friends, Big Z. Without them I never could have got you out." Replied Mission.

"Good to meet you Zaalbar. I'm Shay Xainin."

Zaalbar has a look of surprise on his face. "You know the language of my people? That is rare among your species; I am impressed. You have saved me from a life of servitude and slavery. There is only one way I can ever repay such an act: I will swear a lifedebt to you."

"A lifedebt? Are you sure about that, Big Z? Think about it carefully. You better be sure about this." Said Mission.

Zaalbar nods his head confirming his decision. "I am sure, Mission. This is an issue of great importance to me. Because of our great physical strength, Wookiees are being used as slave labor on our own homeworld. They see us as brutes and animals to be exploited. Over the year's slavers have taken many of my people; we must always be on guard against raids against our villages. When the Gamorreans captured me, I thought I was doomed to a life of servitude. I have been saved from such a fate, and the only way I can repay that is through a lifedebt."

"Big Z swearing a Wookiee lifedebt to you. Wow – this is major. Do you realize what this means?" asked Mission.

"Let me guess it means Shay got a walking carpet following him for the rest of his days." Chimed Judson.

"Hey, don't make fun of the lifedebt! This is serious business, you know." Exclaimed Mission angrily at Judson.

"So, it's some kind of loyalty vow, isn't it?" said Shay.

Mission turns back to Shay ignoring Judson. "A lifedebt is the most solemn vow a Wookiee can make. It means he'll stay by your side for the rest of your life wherever you go, whatever you do, Zaalbar will be with you."

"In the presence of you all I swear my lifedebt. Forever after I will be by your side, Name. May my vow be as strong as the roots of the great Wroshyr trees of Kashyyyk." Said Zaalbar.

"I'm honored to accept your vow." Said Shay.

"I guess this means you're stuck with me too. Wherever Big Z goes, I'm going. I almost lost him once it's not going to happen again." Chimed Mission.

"Great I got a Wookiee that can rip peoples arms off and beat them to death with it and…a snot-nosed punk!" said Shay in jokingly humor.

Mission pouts at the last comment. "Hey, don't underestimate me! I may be young, but I'm quick and plenty smart. You just give me a chance and you'll be surprised at how useful I can be." Mission takes a minute to calm down a bit. "So… I guess I still owe you one secret path into the Vulkar base. That was the deal, wasn't it? Don't worry, I know a backdoor into that scum den!"

"Good. the sooner we get there the better we can leave this cesspool." Said Shay.

"Hey, I better come with you. The Vulkars put up a force field to keep the sewer dwellers out. I'm one of the only non-Vulkars on Taris who can get you past it. I can't remember exactly how to get there, but I know it was somewhere here in the sewers. Over to the northeast, if I remember right. I just hope the rancor monster isn't still there."

"Rancor? Are you serious!" exclaimed Sarna.

"Whoa nobody said anything about a rancor monster!" exclaimed Carth.

"There used to be a rancor monster that made its nest in that part of the sewers. Pretty much eats anything it can get its claws on. That thing is huge!" said Mission as she tries to emphasize how huge with her arms. "Luckily rancor's aren't too bright. I was able to sneak past it before, so I'm sure we'll figure something out. That is, unless you want to change your mind".

"If you can get past the rancor, then it shouldn't be a problem for me!" replied Shay.

"Okay then, off we go. Like I said, somewhere to the north-east. Just look for the force shield and we'll know we're there." Said Mission.

The party then takes a slight detour following Zaalbar into the adjacent room to where he was kept retrieving his stuff. Heading into the room they find two Gamorrean guarding a footlocker. Zaalbar quickly takes out a vibroblade to face the Gamorreans alongside Shay as the two quickly overpower their opponents taking them out. Zaalbar then opens the footlocker grabbing his grenades, Pazaak cards, scope and his bowcaster.

Now that Zaalbar retrieved his things the Kotor party then heads back into the sewers heading northeast. After traveling a few minutes in the sewers encounter a few Rakghouls they reached the forcefield in question. "You won't be able to get that computer to lower the energy shield unless you know the proper codes. Lucky for you, I've got them. I picked them off the pocket of a Black Vulkar who had a little too much to drink in the cantina one night. Here, let me get that energy shield down for you." Said Mission.

Mission then tickers on the console for a moment shutting the forcefield down. With it down the Kotor party heads into the lower sewers. As they were traversing the lower sewers Mission and Zaalbar start to banter. "Hey, Big Z, we've got to do something about your breath. I didn't want to say anything, but it's bad. Worse than usual, which is hard to believe. In fact, now that I think about it, your breath has been pretty rancid ever since we rescued you from those Gamorrean slavers. What did they feed you, buddy?"

"They didn't. I wasn't their guest, Mission. I was a prisoner. I don't think they cared much what happened to me." Growled Zaalbar.

"Oh, Zaalbar, that's terrible! I know how grouchy you get if you don't get your eight square meals a day. I'm amazed you didn't pass out from hunger." Said Mission.

"I did manage to take a chunk out of the arm of a guard that wandered too close to my cage. But it tasted awful, so I spit it out." Said Zaalbar.

"Wait you took a bite out of one of those pig men! Dude that is just disgusting." Said Trowa holding his mouth.

Mission makes a disgusted face. "Ewww! No wonder your breath is so bad, Big Z. Gamorreans smell like bantha poo-doo! We'll have to pick you up a toothbrush to clean that stench out of your choppers." Sarna and Xion on overhearing their conversation subtlety move away from the Wookiee holding their mouths trying not to throw up.

"Wookiees do not brush their teeth, Mission! It… it just isn't done! What humiliation will you use on me next? A comb?" growled Zaalbar.

"Okay, relax. No toothbrush. Sheesh. Just try to eat something else to cover up that smell, okay? Stay away from anything that's smart enough to lock you in a cage this time." Placated Mission.

Zaalbar sighs. "I'll take care of it as soon as I can, Mission. For now, let's stay focused on the task at hand."

As their banter dies down the party enter another open chamber with water cascading down the middle. Using the walkway, the Kotor party quickly take out the Gamorreans patrolling the walkway before taking a small detour south of the sewers to explore. The party then makes their way into an open area of the lowers sewers where they come across a group of Rakghouls. Acting fast Shay and Zaalbar meet the Rakghouls at melee while the others supported them with blaster fire. Not long the Rakghouls are defeated due to Zaalbar's immense strength they search the room checking the dead corpses finding a few medpacs and some mines. Checking the last room in the area they find a broken ladder at the end indicating that it used to be an exit back up to the surface and underneath the ladder was a mostly eaten corpse with some straps of flesh on it.

As they were checking they hear a noise turning back they find another hoard of Rakghouls charging straight for them. Acting fast Trowa deploys his defensive screen and hunker down. While Sarna and Judson started tossing grenades at the Rakghouls everyone else got behind the defensive barrier as they unleashed blaster fire whittling down the Rakghouls numbers.

As their concentrated blaster fire whittle down the Rakghouls down to a handful Shay and Zaalbar switched to their blades and met the remaining rakghouls head-on. Thanks to Zaalbar's strength and Shay's speed the remaining rakghouls were quickly defeated.

Done with their exploration they got back on track traversing the lower sewers combating a few more Gamorreans patrols and Rakghouls before arriving to the last door in the sewers leading into the Rancor chambers. "Okay guys we're here. This is the Rancor chamber. We have to get past him to get to the Vulkar base." Said Mission.

Judson spots a decapitated arm on the ground holding a datapad picking it up. "Hey guys I found a datapad and it says we have synthesized a substance with an odor that resembles a favorite prey of rancor's. If we place the bait properly, we can lure the rancor into eating something lethal enough to kill it. Hmm…convenient looks like the Beks were already scoping out the place and figured out a way to get past the Rancor."

Carth grabs the synthesized odor taking a small whiff before holding his nose in disgust. "Oh…this is some strong stuff. Hope this stuff works. Okay so who is going to plant this thing?"

Xion steps forward. "I will. I've gotten pretty good at cloaking myself so is shouldn't be a problem for me to just go in plant the bait and bombs and run."

Carth then hands the bait over to Xion wishing her luck along with everyone else. Opening the sewer door Xion looks around the large room spotting the Rancor standing in front of the entrance to the Vulkar base on the northwest corner of the large chamber with a high ceiling. To the south is a corpse pile. Cloaking Xion makes her way to a pile of corpse where most likely the rancor eats its food quietly stepping over the skeletal bodies reaching a half-eaten corpse planting the bait and a few mines and grenade in the body. Xion then quickly makes her way back to safety as the smell from the odor takes effect causing the Rancor to investigate the smell. The rancor reaches the half-eaten body with the bait grabbing it then eating it whole.

Not a moment longer the Rancor starts to choke as soon as the bombs inside explode causing its mouth to light up. In a few short moments the Rancor then fall over dead. With the rancor dead the party heads to the short tunnel leading to the Vulkar Base door elevator at its east end, where it is flanked by a Vulkar guard on each side.

Both Shay and Zaalbar quickly overpower them in melee. With that done the Party enters the elevator taking them down to the Vulkar base. As they stand in the elevator waiting for their stop Mission banters with Zaalbar again. "Hey, Big Z. Don't take this the wrong way, but lately I've noticed you're starting to look a little bit scruffy."

"Scruffy? What are you talking about? I hope you aren't suggesting I take a bath!" growled Zaalbar.

"No, I'm not suggesting a bath. I know how well that went over last time. But your hair's getting all tangled. And if you look closely, you can see a few gray strands starting to poke through." Said Mission. Sarna glances over to Zaalbar noting how messy his hair was.

"You're making this up! I groom every day! My hair is not tangled, and it's not going gray!" growled Zaalbar.

"She's got a point, Zaalbar. You could use a good makeover." Chimed Xion.

Shay shrugs. "Zaalbar looks fine to me."

"See Xion agrees with me. Don't worry, Big Z. It's nothing I can't fix. A little trim, a splash of coloring and you'll be as good as new. Best-looking Wookiee on the planet. Maybe a nice suit…" said Mission. Hearing that last one Trowa starts chuckling at the thought of Zaalbar in a suit.

"You don't trim a Wookiee! You don't color a Wookiee! And you certainly don't dress a Wookiee!" Angrily growled Zaalbar.

"I know Wookiees aren't into the whole clothing thing, but you could start a whole new trend! You'd be on the cutting edge." Chimed Mission.

"Rargh! Leave me alone!" roared Zaalbar.

The rest of the group who couldn't understand what Zaalbar was saying were feeling very uncomfortable next to the angry Wookiee scooting more to the walls. "Hey Mission, lay off. I rather not be in a tight space with an angry Wookiee and the same could be said of everyone here." Urged Carth.

"Okay, okay. Sheesh. Try to offer some constructive criticism and this is the thanks I get? Let's move on. You can just stay naked and scruffy for all I care." Placated Mission.

A moment later the door opens, and the party enters the Vulkars base arriving in a long hallway with lot of doors leading to various rooms. "Hey guys this place looks pretty big. Perhaps we should split up in two groups to cover more ground. Staying in one big group may make it harder to fight." Suggested Trowa.

"Not bad idea. There is 8 of us so two groups of 4 should be fine." Said Shay.

As the party converse with one another deciding who would go with who they decide the first group will consist of Shay, Sarna, Carth and Xion. Group 2 will consist of Trowa, Judson, Mission and Zaalbar. As the two groups split up Shay's group head to the right heading to the first room finding it a storage room with an inactive security droid.

Shay gets to work repairing the droid us the rest search the room for anything useful. As Shay finishes the repairs of the droid, he sets the droid to follow them. Going further down the hallway they come across a patrol droid which Shay quickly dodges the incoming blaster fire bisecting it in half with his blade. Shay then continues to the next room finding a mine and having Sarna disable it then search the room. Finish sweeping the room they continue to the last room down the hallway slicing the security panel opening it they are greeted by three defense turrets blaster fire which forces Shay group to rush back out.

"Okay how about we find another route?" suggested Xion panting after running out of the room.

"Agreed. Let's go." Replied Shay. Seeing that there was no way in getting past those turrets they head another route.

With Trowa's group they continue forward heading into the rec room encountering an armed Vulkar bartender and bouncer droid. Zaalbar easily dispatches of the bartender as Trowa blasted the droid to bits. They then come across a panicking waitress with Trowa and Judson calming her down. They convince her that they mean her no harm telling her to leave now while they take out the rest of the Black Vulkars. The waitress was happy to leave having no loyalties to the BV and plans to make her getaway while Trowa's groups distract the BV.

With a quick search of the room and the two adjacent rooms as well group 2 heads into a large chamber room with the armory in the middle. They are immediately come onto fire by several BV and sentry droids. Trowa immediately deploys his defensive screen and hunker down as Mission and Judson take positions behind it unleashing a flurry of blaster fire at the BV while Zaalbar meets them in melee.

As Zaalbar uses his immense strength to take out two BV Judson rolls a flash grenade to 3 of the BV blinding them giving Mission an opportunity to finish them off. As more blaster fore impacts the barrier from the sentry droids Trowa unleashes charged blast at them destroying them. As the last BV falls Shay group enters the room noting the fight is over already. Trowa groups continues to enter the armory searching it while Shay's enters the control room.

Shay's group finds a single green male Twi'lek easily making him submit as he spills his guts learning that the prototype accelerator is stored in the basement, but the only way down is through a security elevator in the back of the Vulkar base. That they'll need a pass card to use the elevator, unless you can disable the security cannons protecting it. When question on the passcard the Twi'lek didn't have one but pointed out that Brejik's lieutenants had one and they were in the barracks.

After learning everything they needed the BV begged to let him go. Shay decided it was best to simply kill the guy as he was quick to betray Brejik to save his own hide, so he'll probably tip the BV off that they are here to save himself again. "Sorry, but it's too risky to let you live."

"Well I'm not just going to roll over and let you kill me!" screamed the BV as he tries to get a shot off but is met with a thrown Vibroknife in his throat courtesy of Xion.

As Xion retrieves her Vibroknife she turns back to Shay. "Are you sure you couldn't just let him go?"

Shay nods his head. "Yes, a guy who so easily sells out his comrades can't be trusted not to betray you as well Now come on we're headed to the barracks; we need that pass card."

Xion glances back to the dead Twi'lek body before sighing then follows Shay out heading toward the barracks.

Back with Trowa's group they finished gathering up their haul from the armory obtaining some grenades, Mesh Underlay, Vibration Cell, Heavy Combat Suit, Military Suit, Disruptor Rifle, Average Frag Mine, Ion Blaster, Ion Rifle, and a Heavy Blaster. Trowa group then heads over to the northern wall where a terminal is. Trowa then proceeds to slice into the terminal checking the security feeds. Checking the control room security feeds Trowa watches as Shay's group leave heading toward the barracks. Switching to the Barracks feed Trowa is surprised to see over a dozen of Black Vulkars and these guys look much tougher than the ones they fought on the way in.

Now knowing Shay's group was headed for trouble Trowa check to see if there was anything, he could do finding some power conduits in the room. Acting fast he quickly overloads power conduits in main barracks killing all but one of the BV.

Back with Shay's group they are about to enter the room when they hear an explosion and dying screams on the other side. They wait for a moment looking between one another before deciding to go in finding all but one of the BV dead and the last one was kneeling on the ground vomiting. As Carth gives the last BV a mercy killing the rest search the bodies gathering up some Credits. Two Advanced Medpac, Energy Shields and the passcard they were looking for.

"Hey, I got the passcard. Now we can get pasted those defense turrets and get access to the garage." Announced Shay to the rest of the group.

"Good I like to get this over with already. But I got to know any idea what caused the conduit to explode?" asked Sarna.

"Probably it was Trowa. He must have been tinkering with one of the terminals." Chimed Carth.

Now that they have the passcard they head back to the Garage security finding Trowa's group already there with Trowa on the terminal while Mission peeking in the room causing the turrets to fire causing Zaalbar to pull her back away from the room. "Hey Trowa! I have the passcard. Here try using this to turn the turrets off." Said Shay.

Trowa takes the passcard inserting in the terminal giving him full access as he then shuts the defense turrets off and opens the garage doors. With the way open both groups head into the room getting into the elevator heading to the garage.

When they reach the garage, they find a deactivated junkpile droid to their left, and another one a Mark II further away by the west wall. Shay quickly gets to work repairing the droids reactivating setting both droids to follow them.

Not a minute later the BV garage head enters the garage followed by two Vulkar guards. As the BV patrol around the garage Xion grabs everyone's attention. "Hey guys, I'm going to cloak my way to the office rooms can you guys wait here a moment until I get back?"

Shay looks at Xion curiously. "Umm…may I ask why?"

"I believe I can help take out more of these guards if I head to the office slice into the terminal and set these swoop bike to blow. It should attract a few of the guard's attention getting them to check it out getting them caught in the explosion." Explained Xion.

"Okay it does sound like a good idea and you really are good at sneaking around. Okay we'll wait here but if anything goes wrong either turn around are yell for help and we'll come running." Said Carth.

Xion nod as she cloaks as she goes down the west tunnel in the southwest corner of the garage, turning north around the corner. Going down the hall sneaking past a few Black Vulkars occasionally stabbing a few in the neck she arrives at two standard doors in the east wall towards the end of the tunnel, checking the nameplate above she enters the garage head's office. Once inside, she goes to the garage head's desk is against the north wall and grabs the contents in the desk two Pazaak cards, an improved energy cell, the Garage head key and some medpacs.

Using the key she access the terminal Overloads the swoop bikes in the garage bay sounding the alarm that causes the garage head, his escort and four other Vulkar guards in the room adjacent to the Engine Lab to gather around it as it explodes, killing them all. Xion then Opens all security doors then makes her way back to her friends.

Back with the group who had waited behind they had just watched the swoop bikes explode killing several Black Vulkars Shay then ordered his three droids to patrol the Engine lab while they started searching the bodies as they waited for Xion. After a minute Xion arrived just as they finished up now all heading to the engine lab.

As they head down the Engine lab, they hear noises of blaster fire as they arrive to the scene watching as the last BV in the hall drop dead from the last remaining Droid Shay reprogrammed as the other two were destroyed. Surveying the area all the other BV were already dead, so they went around searching the rooms for anything useful before arriving at the last door to the engine lab using the key to open it they are greeted by a Twi'lek male who stands to the right behind a desk, while one of his bodyguards, a Twi'lek female, stands to the left. Two more bodyguards are behind them against the north wall.

The Twi'lek Kandon Ark, one of the Black Vulkars upon seeing the group tries to give a counteroffer to Gadon Thek's offer. He claims that if you kill the Hidden Bek leader, then Brejik and the Black Vulkars will sponsor them instead to enter into the swoop race where Bastila is being offered up as part of the champion's prize.

Shay on the other hand was having none of that. "You really think I trust any of you backstabbing Sith spawns! I have a better idea. How about I just kill you instead?"

Kandon Sighs. "I can see there's not much chance of convincing you to come work for us after all. Most unfortunate."

"Now can I kill them, Kandon?" asked the Twi'lek woman.

"Yes, darling. Kill them. Kill them all." Said Kandon.

As soon as the Black Vulkars opened fire Shay was already on them with forced enhanced speed he closes the distance to the Twi'lek woman power sliding under her shot cutting off her arm causing her to scream in agony before she is impaled in the back by Shay.

Both Zaalbar and Trowa rush the other three with Xion tossing a flash grenade to the BV blinding them. Trowa who covered his eyes then jump kicks Kandon to the ground then unleashes two charges shots into Kandon killing him instantly while Zaalbar brutally kills the Duros bodies with a swing of his blade.

"Whoa…that was over fast. I almost feel sorry them…almost. Nice work guys." Congratulated Mission as she takes 25 Credits from one of the bodyguard's body and Heavy Blaster and Aural Amplifier equipping them.

As the rest of the group finish searching the bodies Judson equips the Military Suit and Shay equips both the Sith Energy Shield and Verpine Headband then heads over the swoop accelerator that is in the alcove in the northwest corner of the room.

With the Accelerator in hand they make their way back to the elevator but stop by the loading bay destroying the droid patrolling inside and unlock the Strong Box taking 5 Plasma Grenades, Hyper-Battle Stimulant, 6 Computer Spike and 2000 Credits. With that done the party makes their way back to the elevator as they make their way out of the Vulkar base headed back to the Bek Base.

Trowa POV

After leaving the Vulkar base mostly in ruins we made our way back to the Bek base. A quick chat with Zaerdra who was on high alert due to a bounty placed on Gadon's head by the Vulkars she called Gadon back to the main room. As Gadon walks back in the room accompanied by a female guard, he sits back down in his chair with a smile on his face at the sight of us. "I was beginning to wonder if you would make it. The race is tomorrow, and my mechanics need time to install the prototype into the swoop engine of our bike."

"Okay, I lived up to my end of the deal. Now you better come through!" affirm Shay.

"Don't worry, I'm a man of my word. I promised you could ride in the swoop race under the Hidden Bek banner, and I'm still going to let you do that. And I'm even going to go one better – I'm going to let you ride the swoop bike with the prototype accelerator installed on it. Without it, you won't stand a chance." Said Gadon.

{That's very generous. Too generous.} chimed Kiyohime.

Zaerdra had a shock surprise on her face at Gadon's decision. "Gadon! You can't be serious! We need one of our best riders on that bike! We can't let some rookie take the prototype engine into the race!"

Shay looked back at Gadon with a look of suspicion. "Why are you doing this, Gadon? Shouldn't one of your own riders should get that swoop bike?"

Gadon leans back in his chair with a somber look on his face. "I have to be honest with you – there's a reason I'm letting you take the prototype engine. The accelerator isn't stable; there's a good chance it could explode during the race. I can't ask one of my own riders to take the risk – they'll be running unmodified swoops in the race. You'll be the only one using the prototype. If you complete the track before the accelerator overheats then you'll win for the Beks. If you die, then one of my other riders could still come through for me."

"Sounds like you've got all your bases covered." Said Xion with a hint of irritation in her voice.

{Clever…I improve. Proper management of one's underlings. You can learn something from him Master. Just don't enter the race, leave it to Shay.} said Tamamo.

"You don't get to be leader of a swoop gang if you don't know how to work all the angles." Coolly said Gadon.

Sarna leans next to Shay holding his arm. "Shay I'm not so sure about this."

"Without that prototype you don't stand a chance of winning. And if you don't win you can't get Bastila back none of the other riders will give her up. This is your only chance." Reassured Gadon.

"Okay, not like we have much choice. I'm ready for the race." Said Shay.

"You can stay here tonight. The mechanics need time to install the accelerator on the engine, so you won't be able to practice your riding. But I've got good instincts, and you have the look of a racer about you. Just try to relax and in the morning, we'll take you to the swoop track." Said Gadon.

"Hey since the race is tomorrow can we come back later. We still have some stuff to do like get this Rakghoul Vaccine to the Zelka." I said.

"The Rakghoul vaccine? Hmm…good idea you should give that to Zelka as soon as you can. Just finish off the rest of your business before it gets too late. You don't want too be too tired for tomorrow's race, do you?" said Gadon.

With that we made out way out of the Cantina stopping by the bounty office to collect Selven's bounty then headed back up to Upper North Taris. As we were walking by a crowd of people, we saw an old man preacher addressing the crowd.

"Listen to me, people! There is a terrible scourge sweeping our planet! Heed my warning, before it is too late! The evil walks among us! The enemy is here! We must act now before we are overrun with the vermin invaders! A plague spreads through our streets! We cannot sit idly by while this pox infects our society!"

As we were walking by the preacher's attention falls on us but his expression morphs into rage at the sight of Mission and Zaalbar. "How dare you speak to me while you travel in the presence of alien Wookiee scum! You have violated one of this great planet's oldest and most revered laws! You have brought aliens to the Upper City! They are a blight upon Taris they take our jobs and our homes and spread their filth throughout our world."

"No more filth than you're spreading, crazy man." Growled Zaalbar.

"Yeah! You tell him, Big Z!" cheered Mission.

"This beast just growled at me! It is a savage creature that will hurt someone! How dare you brazenly parade about the Upper City with such alien scum at your side! I, Gorton Colu, founder of the Anti-Alien League will not stand for this!" yelled Gorton.

"Vermin and scum? What are you talking about?" asked Shay confused.

"I am speaking of the hideous-looking aliens who walk the world of Taris! The Wookiees and Ithorians and Rodians and Bith all of them! Listen, friend, for these are dark times." Said Gorton.

"Do we have to stand here and listen to this space-slug? He's starting to get on my nerves, you know?" said Mission with disgust clear in her voice.

"Silence, alien scum! The presence of your kind is tolerated here on Taris, but a change is coming!" screamed Gorton.

"I don't know which is worse; your hate-mongering or your ignorance." Said Shay.

"Hear that, laser brain? Sell it somewhere else, cause we ain't buying!" gloated Mission.

"You are like all the rest! You will not see the truth! On the day of reckoning you will suffer with the rest of the alien lovers!" yelled Gorton.

Carth then starts leading us away. "Come on. We should keep moving. Kook or no, people like him can make trouble for us."

"We should leave. This man may be deranged, but he could also make considerable trouble for us." Said Xion.

As we made to leave Gorton yelled one last thing at us. "It pains me to see that an alien lover such as yourself is still allowed to walk free! I've seen how the Sith operate… I know they will support my anti-alien policies! When the day of reckoning comes, you will suffer with the rest of the scum and alien lovers!"

Quickly leaving the crazy man we made our way to South upper Taris arriving back at the clinic. We gave Zelka the Vaccine which he was extremely grateful for as he quickly got to work creating more of the Vaccine. Thanks to our deed Zelka gave us a 20% discount on his wares which we took ad advantage of restocking our medical supplies as well as buy his new Rakghoul Vaccines.

Passing by Gurney who was angry we didn't hand it to Zax we headed back to the Cantina to finish competing in the dueling ring. Back in the arena Shay was first up as he was anxious for a rematch heads down to the ring. Watching the match from the viewing screen we listen as the Duel Announcer announce the match.

Ladies and gentlemen draw your eyes to the center ring! We have a very special presentation in store for you. He's a legend in the sport, a twenty-year veteran who still knows how to show the young kids a trick or two. Let's have a big hand for... Marl! But there's always some young gun coming up to knock the veterans off... and we've got one of the best rights here! Here for his rematch I give you, the Mysterious Stranger!

As the match begins Shay immediately charged at Marl with his force enhanced closing the distance between him and Marl in moments. Like before Shay is on the offense and Marl is on the defense, but this time Marl looked like he was struggling. Marl may have the experience, but Shay's speed was compensating as his reaction time made him able to block any of Marl's strikes in time as he sweeps kicks Marl forcing him on the ground then strikes him in the chest knocking him out.

It's over! The fight is over! The Mysterious Stranger has won! Marl is down, and questions abound! Is this the end for the long-time vet? Is it time for Marl to hang up his spurs? And what of the Mysterious Stranger? Twitch is waiting in the wings... do you dare take a shot at the champion himself? Will the wild-eyed wonder finally be unseated?

The crowd goes wild at Shay's victory. Soon after Shay returns back up to the Cantina to collect his winnings before setting up for his next match heading back into the ring.

Ladies and gentlemen draw your eyes to the center ring! We have a very special presentation in store for you. Hold on to your seats and stay back from the edges of the ring! He's wild, he's unpredictable, he's borderline psychotic... and he's the best damn duelist in the game today. Give it up for Twitch!

The crowd applauds loudly as Twitch fires off a round in the air.

But Twitch's opponent plans to take the champion down! Night after night, battle after battle we've watched this young phenom rise through the ranks... In this corner, the challenger for the title of Taris Dueling Champion the Mysterious Stranger!

As soon as the announcer finished Twitch took out both blasters and started firing at Shay who is forced to dodged. Shay runs around the ring evading Twitches oncoming blaster fire before turning direction heading straight for Twitch using his Sith Lord War Blade that starts to glow to deflect a few of the blaster fire closing the distance swatting the blasters out of Twitches hand.

Twitch is then forced to use a Vibroblade as he is forced on the defensive due to Shay's relentless assault. After about a minute Twitches leg gives as he is pushed to his knees when Shay then strikes Twitch's blade shattering it before striking him again in the chest knocking him out.

It's over! The fight is over! The Mysterious Stranger has won! Twitch's reign of terror is over! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new champion the Mysterious Stranger!

The crowd gives a thunderous applaud as Shay is declared the new champion. As soon as he got back up here everyone in the room came out to congratulate him. Some of the spectators if asked for his auto print; still not exactly sure what that is.

When the crowd finally calmed down Shay went over to Ajuur to collect his pay. "Congratulations, Mysterious Stranger. You're the new duel champion. Twitch had a good run, but you took him down! Here's the purse for beating Twitch. The bad news is that I don't have anyone left who wants to fight you – you're too good for your own good. Nobody wants to go in the ring with you. The only one left who'll fight you is Bendak Starkiller, but he's retired. Too bad. People would pay a fortune to see you fight Bendak."

Stepping in between the two I faced Ajuur. "Well since Shay won, I like my chance in the ring. Is Marl ready for me."

Ajuur shakes his head. "Afraid not Wanderer. Marl had informed me earlier after his lost to your friend that he would be retiring. I can still set you up with a match with Twitch. I'm certain his is anxious to make up his lost."

Accepting I headed down to the ring ready to take on the former Champion.

Ladies and gentlemen draw your eyes to the center ring! We have a very special presentation in store for you. Hold on to your seats and stay back from the edges of the ring! He's wild, he's unpredictable, he's borderline psychotic... and he's back for a second wind after his recent defeat. Give it up for Twitch!

The crowd applauds loudly as Twitch fires off a round in the air.

But Twitch's opponent plans to take the former champion down! Night after night, battle after battle we've watched this second young phenom rise through the ranks alongside the Stranger... In this corner, the challenger the Lone Wanderer!

I slide my finger over the bridge of my hat in a smooth motion making the crowd go wild. As the match began both Twitch and I started trading blaster fire as we ran around trying to hit one another. Twitch's blaster shots zoom dangerously close to my face as I return fire. Deciding to bring out the big guns I deploy my defensive screen and Hunker down as I crouched down behind my cover as I return fire with more focused shots. With my barrier up I was able to safely return fire as his shots impacted my barrier while I focused my fire on him with better aim. It wasn't long that my shots managed to overwhelm him as he had no cover as he fell down unconscious.

It's over! The fight is over! The Lone Wanderer has won! Twitch has lost again for the second time to a newcomer to the ring! To think that both newcomers had defeated all our longtime competitors!

With the match over I went back up to the cantina with the rest of them with everyone congratulating me. I could hear a few of the spectators here asking if I'll challenge Shay next for the championship. I could already tell from the smirk on Shay's face he was waiting for a chance to pummel me. "Sorry to disappoint you guys but I'm not challenging Shay. I fought along side him long enough to know in a melee fight I wouldn't stand a chance."

There were sounds of disappointment at my announcement. "Wait your seriously not going to fight him?" asked Mission. I nod my head confirming my decision.

"Well I'm for one am happy you two aren't going to beat each other senseless. We have better things to do." Said Carth.

Stopping by Ajuur to collect my winning we made our way to the Pazaak den where we saw a Mandalorian in full armor standing in the lounge that we recognized as Bendark Starkiller. Shay approaches the Mandalorian. "Leave me alone… I'm not giving out any autoprints to my fans today."

"Autoprints? What are you talking about?" asked Shay.

"What, you don't recognize me? I'm Bendak Starkiller, the most famous blaster-slinger on Taris. Over 100 duels without a loss every one of them a death match!" bragged Bendark.

"How come you don't hang around with the other duelists?" I asked.

Bendak gives a long sigh. "I'm retired now. Once death matches became illegal, I just got bored with the game. I've got no interest in using stun blasters! There was nobody left to challenge me, anyway." Bendark then takes a closer look at us. "Wait I've seen you in the dueling ring. I saw you in the ring against Twitch. You've got enough talent to make me consider coming out of retirement for one last death match unless you're afraid to face me."

"You're on, Bendak! Name the time and place!" exclaimed Shay.

Bendark gives out a hearty laugh. "Finally, fresh meat! Ajuur will set it all up; I'll go talk to him. It will take some time to arrange, so no point sticking around here until then. I'll be back when it's time for you to die!"

With that Bendark heads toward Ajuur to set up the match. Carth then step in front of Shay with a look of worry on his face. "Shay what the actual Sith hell are you doing? Accepting a death match of all things and with a bloody Mandalorian of all things?"

Shay raises his hand in mock surrender. "Relax Carth. I know I can win so don't worry about it…ouch!"

Shay ear is then pulled by Sarna as she has an angry look on her face. "Shay, you better not get yourself killed after going out of your way to recruit me into your rescue mission." She was soon joined by Xion as they both glared at him.

Shay visibly sweats a bit at their combined glare. "Okay, Okay relax. I'm good on my promises I will survive now let's head back to the Undercity give Rukil these journals before we head back to the Bek Base.

After Shay finished placating the rest of the group, we set out heading back to the Undercity heading straight to the Outcast healer giving them the Rakghoul Vaccines which the healer was extremely grateful for. We then payed Rukil a visit handing him over all the Journals we found. Rukil seemed very happy as he said he now knows the location of the promised land. He rushes over Gendar telling him what he learned showing him the Journals. They concluded that they should pack up the camp and search for the promised land. With that we left the Undercity letting them finish their preparation for their journey in peace heading back to the Bek Base. With everything taken care of we stayed the night at the Bek Base resting for the Swoop Race tomorrow.

After a restless night at the back the next day arrived and one of the Beks came to take us to the Swoop race. Unfortunately, only Racers and Mechanics could enter so only Shay could go luckily, we convinced Gadon to put both Xion and I on the mechanics team. We both looked young enough that we could be overlooked as just the help to the head Mechanic so they wouldn't suspect us as bodyguards. It also helped that without my Hat or poncho no one recognized me as the dueling ring Lone Wanderer.

When we finally got to the Swoop platform Xion and I followed the head Mechanic an Ithorian to the swoop bikes helping the other mechanic getting whatever they need pretty much becoming their errand boys to keep ourselves busy. While we were doing that Shay was preparing himself to take a practice run in the Heat.

As I surveyed the platform, I spot the race announcer a Duros standing behind a counter in the center of the swoop platform. To the left of the counter is a cage containing the champion's prize Bastila herself with a jaded look in her eye. Wanting to get a closer look I approach the cage wondering how a Jedi got caught when the Vulkar guard pushes me away. "No one's allowed to talk to the prisoner. Brejik's orders! She wouldn't hear you anyway: she's got a neural disruptor collar on to keep her under control. Now get out of here Sewer rat! Go back to your Beks!"

Forced to get back to the Beks mechanics area or risk causing a scene I get back to helping the other mechanics. Not long after Shay returns from his practice heading for the Duros announcer asking to race in the Heat. As Shay gets on the track to on his first Heat both Xion and I watch. The Heat looked pretty straight forward just keep going on the track accelerating as you go avoid debris on the way, but we already saw a few Heats from the other participants and numerous kept hitting the debris with a few crashing dying horribly.

Yeah, it's easier said than done. Luckily for us Shay isn't a half bad pilot as he clears the track with the highest time.

The head mechanic walks over to Shay very happy. "You did it, you got the top time! You just beat racers who've been doing this for twenty years! This is amazing! Someone who's never ridden a swoop before today comes in here and… wait a minute. I don't believe this look at the board!" Looking on the board one of the Vulkars just beat Shay's time. "One of the Vulkars just beat your time! Who… ah, it was Redros? I should have known. That's okay, the day ain't over yet and the accelerator's still holding together. You just have to get out there again and show them how it's done."

Shay then gets back on the Heat going even faster this on the track getting dangerously close to crashing but still pulls through getting the top time.

The head Mechanic is ecstatic when Shay got the best time. "You did it! You did it! In twenty years, I've never seen anybody handle a swoop like that before! Nobody's going to beat that time nobody! I guess Gadon knew what he was doing when he picked you to ride for us. Now

the only thing is to wait for the time to become official and go collect your prize."

As rest of the Beks Xion and I included congratulate Shay we wait about another hour before the Race Announcer announce the winner. "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the winner of this year's swoop race! Put your hands together and show your appreciation for one of the most daring riders this swoop track has ever seen! Through your skill and courage, you have proven yourself the premier swoop rider on Taris and brought great glory to the Hidden Bek gang! Now, here to present the champion's prize. Brejik, leader of the Black Vulkars."

We watch as Brejik step forward to address the crowd. "People hear me! Before I present the so-called champion of the Beks with their prize there is something you must know. The winning rider cheated!"

{Of course. The moment I heard him open his mouth I knew he was a spiteful man. How revolting.} said Tamamo.

"You better not be trying to cheat me, Brejik!" shouted Shay.

"Your swoop bike was using a prototype accelerator clearly an unfair advantage! Because of this Hidden Bek treachery I'm withdrawing the Vulkar's share of the victory prize!" sneered Brejik.

{That slimy bastard. He is trying to cheat us Master because he lost. Oh…if I didn't have to stay in astral form, I would gladly tear him to pieces master.} said Kiyohime.

"You can't do this, Brejik! You know the rules: nobody's allowed to withdraw a victory prize after the race. It goes against all our most sacred traditions!" yelled the Race Announcer.

"You old fool! Your traditions are nothing to me – I am the wave of the future! If I want to withdraw the prize and sell this woman on the slave market myself, nobody can stop me!" sneered Brejik.

"I might have something to say about that, Brejik!" Bastila then freed herself from the neural disruptor collar and cage, force pulling the Vulkar Guard hitting his head against the cage hard incapacitated Vulkar guard and takes his Vibro Double-Blade.

"What? Impossible! You were restrained by a neural disruptor! How could you have possibly summoned the will to free yourself?" screamed Brejik.

"You underestimate the strength of a Jedi's mind, Brejik. A mistake you won't live to regret!" declared Bastila.

"Vulkars to me! Kill this woman! Kill the swoop rider! Kill them all!" yelled Brejik angrily as he attacks Bastila with his two bodyguards. All but Bastila and Brejik, and a few Vulkar guards and Redros stay while the rest flee to the west end of the swoop platform.

The platform soon become a free for all as the Vulkars start firing at us and the fleeing Beks. Shay makes a beeline for Brejik Sith Lord Warblade eerily glowing red in hand as he cuts down two Vulkars in his way.

Redros tries to intercept Shay but I quickly rush him firing both my blasters at him forcing his attention on me while Xion starts taking out the other Black Vulkars cloaking in and out. As I ran straight for Redros he takes out his vibroblade ready to bisect me I toss my blasters up above him then I power slide under him take out my Cathar Honor cut his leg off from his knee forcing him to fall down with me then plunging my blade in his chest killing him then catch my blasters unloading them into two incoming BV trying to get the drop on me killing them both.

With Shay he attacked Brejik directly easily overpower him cutting his arm off making Brejik scream in pain as he curses at Shay before having his head cut off. The fight was soon over as the last BV guard was taken down by Bastila. While Xion quickly searches the bodies, I walk over next to Shay and get a good look at Bastila noting the…revealing outfit she was in.

"Well, maybe those bloody Vulkars will think twice next time before trying to keep a Jedi prisoner! And as for you, if you think you can collect me as a prize… Wait… I don't believe this! You're… you're one of the soldiers with the Republic fleet, aren't you? Yes, I'm sure of it. How did you end up racing for these swoop gangs?" said Bastila.

"It's a long story." Said Shay.

Bastila merely sighs. "Well we don't have time for it now. We have to get out of here before the Sith show up to sort out this mess. Is there somewhere safe we can go?

"Whoa slow down. I'm Shay Xainin and I'm in charge here. Remember, I saved you!" said Shay.

"Save me? Is that what you were trying to accomplish by riding in that swoop race? Well, as far as rescues go this is a pretty poor example. In case you hadn't noticed, I managed to free myself from that neural restraint collar without your help. In fact, it's more accurate to say that I saved you! Brejik and his Vulkars would have left you for dead if I hadn't stepped into that fight. You're lucky I was here to get you out of this mess!" said Bastila arrogantly.

'Ungrateful much. She could at least say thank you.' I thought.

{Hmm…Master I seriously don't like this one. Perhaps it's not too late to leave her.} suggested Tamamo with Kiyohime agreeing.

Shay huffs. "I think you've got things confused. You were a helpless prisoner until I came along."

"I may have been a prisoner, but a Jedi is never helpless. Maybe you've heard of a little thing called 'the Force'? But I suppose I shouldn't be too hard on you. You did try to save me after all, even if it didn't go quite as planned. So, let's get down to business we're not out of danger yet. If I'm going to figure out a way for us to get off this planet, I need to know what kind of resources we can draw on. First, are we the only three survivors left from the Endar Spire?"

"Hey, who said you were in charge here?" said Shay irritation clear in his voice.

"The Republic, for one. I was fleet commander, remember? But I don't want you getting all worked up over nothing. So, tell me do you have a plan to get off this planet?" said Bastila.

"We don't exactly have a plan yet. Carth wanted to make sure you were safe first, so we concentrated on that. But Trowa's sister said she was working on something to get us a way off planet, so we'll have to get in contact with her about it." said Shay.

Bastila expression changes to a more hopeful one at the mention of Carth. "Carth Onasi is alive? Finally, some good news! Carth is one of the Republic's best soldiers. He's proved himself a hero a dozen time over! And he sent you here to save me? Maybe I misjudged you. Carth wouldn't have sent you if he wasn't confident in your… abilities. Forgive me despite my Jedi training, I still tend to act a bit rashly sometimes."

Xion then joins holding what looks like a double-bladed lightsaber. "Hey guys I finished searching the bodies. I even found a working lightsaber."

As we turned to Xion Bastila's eyes widen with recognition as a big smile graces her face as she is immediately at Xion's side. "Xion is that you...my friend? I can't believe it you're alive. You have no idea how happy I am to see you! I was worried you perished along with everyone else on the Endar Spire! Come on Xion let's get out of here and find Carth. Between the three of us…" Bastila looks back at both Shay and me. "And those two as well I guess I'm sure we can figure out some way to get off this planet before the Sith realize we're here"

Xion looked like a fish out of water try to calm the overjoyed padawan who she has no recognition of as she is dragged off with Bastila in hand. Both Shay and I were both left dumbfounded at what just happen as we ran after them. One thing is for certain our little adventure is going to be getting a lot more interesting if not annoying with Bastila now with us.

A/N: I hoped you enjoyed the story. Now that I'm done with this chapter I can get back to my main story finally. I was away from it too long.

In other news, the Corona Virus or Wuhan (Chinese) virus is reaping havoc over Europe and is now even here in America. Luckily there have only been a few cases here in my home state so I should be fine. I've been researching the symptoms of the virus lately and so far it scares the living daylights out of me that this virus can screw over our lungs make it almost feel like we are drowning underwater.

I hope everyone is taking good care of themselves and washing their hands often. Everyone be safe out there and good luck. I'm certain we'll all pull through this pandemic.