The Legacy of the Secura Sisters
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Chapter 1: Distress Calls
The annoying buzzing of my alarm clock seems to wake me from my light sleep just as soon as I had achieved it. Fumbling with the switch, I finally turn off the clock that reads four thirty. Groaning in exhaustion, I roll out of the warm blankets of my bed and quickly make it. Glancing over at my sleeping sister, I scowl. Kalo has never been an early bird, probably never will be. I finally have made a deal with her: keep the room clean and I will take care of the 'fresher.
Pulling on my favorite black sports bra and black capris sweats, I wash my face and retie my brown headdress tightly around my lekku. The door to our quarter swishes open quietly as I slip out and make my way to the gym.
The gym, a large chamber in the Jedi cruiser, is surprisingly empty. Lifting weights, some of my favorite clone troopers notice my arrival and wave me over. All dressed in gray sweats and white shirts, to anyone else they might look exactly alike. They are clones, aren't they?
A'den, with his dorky smile and funny attitude, is a show off and is always messing around. Though he respects me, he has opened the funny part of me.
Galle is serious, and getting a smile out of him is a challenge. He is a natural leader and I respect him highly. He scowls and I think he doesn't approve of me.
Thoughtful but funny, Tyto is careful and always looks at the situation every angle before even considering an idea. His hair is carefully tended. You'd think he was a girl!
And Bly. Sigh. Kalo knows that I have a horrible crush on him, even though it's against the Jedi codes. I could go on for years about his eyes alone. Kalo, the hypocrite! The way she fantasies about A'den!
Since the start of the Clone Wars, my relationship with Bly has grown personal. I can see the awe in his eyes, the respect. I have a confession to make. Kalo and I climbed into the vents a few weeks ago and found our way to the barracks. Listening carefully, Kalo and I picked out the conversations of several clone troopers. Suddenly the barracks went quiet. At first I thought we had been discovered, but clever Kalo used the Force to 'see' the room. Most of the clones were surrounding Bly and A'den. Bly was lounging on his bed while A'den was standing next to it.
"Come on! Admit it, Bly. You have a crush on the General." A'den prodded.
I could feel the embarrassment boiling inside of Bly.
"Why do you care?" he said evenly.
Everyone was leaning in to hear Bly and A'den, including Kalo and I.
"Why do you care?" A'den mimics, "Seriously, how many of us aren't attracted to Aayla or Kalo?"
No one raises their hands, most of them laugh. I'm surprised that stern Galle didn't raise his hand. But even he is among the interested.
"Aayla's boobs are practically hanging out of her shirt!" a really eager clone says. I can't tell who it is.
Laughter breaks out, and suddenly everyone is talking about my outfit and body. Now it's my turn to be embarrassed. Kalo is choking laughs down so hard that I afraid she's going to pass out.
"Don't forget about Kalo and the way she dances!" another clone yells out, I believe it was Reyt.
Now we both pale. Those were video cameras! Dance practice would have to be moved! The clones all have a dreamy look on their faces.
"Not like she would even consider dancing for you!" a trooper yells to Reyt.
Now it's Kalo's turn to be in the limelight.
So now Kalo and I know that most of the clones have some inappropriate attraction to us. So many Jedi judge us for our lack of clothing. It is our culture and, truthfully, who wants to wear those heavy Jedi robes?
Okay, no more backstory. Bly, (I will try to sum this up) serious, respectful, understanding, is a strong and supportive partner. In battle, I know I can trust him to protect my back. His loyalty is notable. His deep brown hair is cut shortly and simply. He has two gold-ish rectangle shaped tattoos on his cheeks. He has an almost (I said almost) permanent scowl. But not today.
"Good morning, Aayla. How did you sleep?" Bly asks.
How odd. He is usually very professional. But I enjoy hearing my name, not my title.
"Fine, Bly. And you boys?" I say cheerily.
I sit down next to the weights station and start to stretch.
"I slept okay, it would have been better if Galle didn't snore like a gundark!" A'den jokes.
"Are you sure it wasn't yourself?" Galle asks coolly.
Bly, Tyto, Barr, and I all 'Ooo' teasingly. Newly arrived Barr, A'den's best friend, is carefree and a great friend for A'den.
"Hey, General. Hey guys. How dare you guys even consider starting the party without me!?" Barr laughs.
Jumping on a treadmill and plugging in my iPod, I exercise until about five thirty. On my way out of the gym, Bly catches up with me and asks if he can walk with me.
"We're you go'in?" he asks timidly.
"To my quarters. I want to take a quick shower and get dressed before I eat. I need to make sure Kalo's awake." I answer.
"Sounds like a plan. See yah in the Mess Hall." He says, dropping me off at my room.
Smiling giddily, I press the button to open the door on my quarters. Kalo's unmade bed catches my sight first.
"Haar'chak!" I hear Kalo curse in the 'fresher after a loud clang.
I walk into the 'fresher with a sight to behold. Kalo has her black outfit on and her silver headdress strapped on. She is painting swirling designs on her lime green head tails. She has a hand for detail, and she did a good job. Her make up would make Coruscanti women pout.
"You didn't make your bed." I say, my stern tone failing.
Turning and smiling, Kalo says, "Give it a break, Aayla. If you hurry in the shower, I'll paint your headtails."
Though a tempting offer, I see right through her distraction.
"Make your bed, shabuir." I say jokingly.
As she hurries out of the now messy 'fresher, I grab my boots, pants, belt, shirt and undergarments out of the drawers under my bed and jump into the warm shower. I wipe away the sweat from my vigorous work out and dry off quickly. My boots feel so inviting, as do my tight pants, belt and sash, and my armored shirt. I tightly rewrap my headdress and put my mascara on. Holding her promise, my sister does simple designs in a sky blue before we strap our lightsabers to our belts and hurry off to the already crowded Mess Hall.
The sickening sound of the mashed up brain looking glop landing on my tray about makes me throw up. Next comes an orange, stringy block. Finally, a cup of mineral rich liquid in a carton makes its appearance on my slate colored tray. Searching for Bly, I find him waving me over to his table. Kalo is already there, flirting with A'den. I sit across from Bly. Barr snickers as I sit down. Bly gives him the look and although the laughing stops, the looks don't.
Random subjects fly across the table, but, for the most part, I stay out. I'm not in a social mood at the moment. Bly gives me the eyes, "Are you okay?" I nod. Bly's eyes meet mine on more than one occasion and we both pull away. I eat much quicker than I should. The orange block is gone in seconds. The glop almost has action lines on it. I get up unannounced and walk alone to put my tray in the window with the cleaner droid. Bly chases after me, practically throwing his try at the cleaner droid.
"Hey, Aayla! Wait up! What's wrong?" Bly asks, concern edging his voice.
"Nothing's wrong, just a... a... disturbance….." I manage as the world suddenly whirls around me.
I stumble and fall. Bly catches me, his strong arms wrapped around me. He hesitates, like he wants to hold me like this a little longer, but he stands me up.
"Are you alright, General?" he asks again, but this time he won't take 'nothing' as an answer.
"Yes, just", I rub my fingers against my temples, "There is a disturbance in the Force. I'm not sure."
We walk silently until our coms spark to life, "Please come to the bridge immediately." We share a look of worry. Gathered around the Projector, the clone officers wear looks of determination. The hologram displays a human dressed in everyday Mandalore wear speaking quickly and desperately. The missing spy!
"Help! Help! S.O.S. A new dark lord has risen!"
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