Several tie fighters flew loudly of the cityscape of Theed, causing their shadows to fall forebodingly over the crowded streets. The hustle and bustle of the marketplace was in the early morning swing with peddlers yelling their goods and customers talking down prices. The day was hot, but many if not most wore thick clothing.
A hooded figure stood at the side of the paved street, carefully observing their surroundings. Their eyes focused on the group of stormtroopers that were currently stationed outside of a back alley across the crowded street. The troopers stood erect with their blasters gripped tightly when a vehicle stopped in front of them, unloading several more from inside.
The Figure let out a loud whistle. Down the way, a loud crash sounded, drawing attention to a now broken stall selling various machine parts.
"Wha' tha?" The man behind the stall exclaimed. The figure smiled as the hubbub drew the squad of stormtroopers' attention. A few troopers made their way over to the damaged shop to see what the trouble was.
"Alright, what happened here?" one of the troopers said.
The man's brow furrowed angrily. "I dunno! One minute the table was fine the next everything was everywhere. "
Another trooper stepped forward. "Now citizen, just tell us from the beginning what happened." The stormtroopers listened to the man tell his story, completely oblivious to the many small people running behind their backs.
The small shady group dispersed throughout the crowded marketplace, each within view of the unmoving, still solitary figure. The figure paused, glancing down still at the shop, then over to where the remaining troopers were standing. They raised a hand slowly, palm faced up.
Another crash sounded farther down the street. Another set of stormtroopers departed to investigate. As that group walked away, the figure closed their hand into a fist.
There was instantaneous chaos across the whole street. Seemingly random stalls as far as one could see collapsed, their goods spilling onto the paved stones. Up and down the street, those who had been waiting The Figure's order jumped forward and began grabbing anything they could carry. Large cries of "Thieves!" and "Stop them!" added to the confusion.
Completely overlooked still was The Figure whom dashed towards the shop right across from their original position. In all of the noise, not even the shopkeeper noticed as The Figure snatched some bottles off the table. The Figure then ran down the street, away from the stormtroopers, who by then were trying to apprehend the people grabbing the fallen merchandise.
"Time to go! Come on!" The Figure said to a few of the children with arms full of goods. "These imperials won't have their helmets backwards for long!"
One of the kids, a boy, nodded. "Did you get what you need?"
"Yes," The Figure answered. "Now move!"
The group then dashed through the streets of Theed, dodging people, carts, and buildings. They ran into an alley, where after turning a corner, a pair of troopers became visible.
"Look there! Those street rats! Freeze!" A stormtrooper called to their companion. The Figure glanced around, looking for a way out. Seeing a staircase, they motioned for the others to follow. As the troopers advanced, the small band bounded up the stairs.
"This isn't part of the plan!" The same boy whined.
The Figure glared over their shoulder. "Plans change." They made it to the roof of the building, which was a green dome. The Figure saw the troopers gaining on them. They grabbed the boy. "Notho, take everyone and get back home. Make sure you aren't followed."
The boy's-Notho's-eyes widened. "But-"
"GO!" The Figure said. Without another word, Notho and the others all ran around the roof and out of sight.
The Figure sighed and cracked their knuckles. Behind them, the troopers had caught up. "Alright, thief. Put your hands up or we shoot." The Figure did as instructed, a small smile playing on their lips.
"You know, you really shouldn't threaten me." The Figure said.
The stormtroopers highered their blasters. "Why not, street rat?"
The Figure leapt up off the roof's rim, dodging the shots fired by the troopers. They flew high over the troopers' heads and landed behind them, in a ready position. The Figure quickly clocked one trooper's helmet clean off, sending him off the building. "What the-?" The remaining trooper said before being sent off in the same fashion.
The Figure glanced down at the unconscious stormtroopers. "Because," they said, removing their hood. Blonde hair spilled over the girl's shoulders. "It's rude." The Girl glanced to check if her stolen goods were intact. Seeing they were, she leapt from the roof to the alleyway, and began running one more .