Disclaimer:I do not own Star wars,if I did I would not be sitting at this computer.
I do own the main characters of this story: Tarc Ravon and Nomado Oden
Star Wars:Shadow's fist
CHAPTER 1
The blockade runner shot out of hyperspace in a flash of blue light over the desert planet, Tatooine. Captain Raymus Antilles stood at the command bridge of the Tantive IV. "We're above Tatooine now, Ravon," he said to the man standing behind him. "We can't land because of the empire but you shouldn't have a problem taking an escape pod."
Tarc Ravon, a scruffy brown haired man, approached the captain. "I shouldn't," he said. "And I hope my cargo is in good condition?"
"It should be," answered Antilles. "Before I inspect it," Ravon replied. "I'm going to thank the princess for the lift."
Ravon exited the command bridge and made his way up to princess Leia's quarters. He opened the doors and walked in. "Thank you for the ride Leia," he said. "I'd love to stay longer but Jabba doesn't like to be kept waiting."
"And I know you don't approve of my career choice," he added. Leia turned around. "Normally I wouldn't be caught seen with a smuggler," she explained "but you and your father did help to uncover these plans."
She picked up a small holodisc and held it up to him. He looked at the disc for a moment and thought about what he had lost in order for the rebels to obtain the information. `One life for billions I suppose` he thought. He shook the thoughts from his mind. They said their goodbyes and Tarc headed down to where his cargo was being kept.
He entered the room where it was being kept. An Ithorian dressed in a grey jacket and trousers approached him. "Tell me you've fixed it Nomado?" Tarc asked him. "I've finished with the servo controller," he explained in a deep voice. "It should be fine now." They examined the cargo. It was a protocol droid, modified to be jabba's bodyguard. Tarc and Nomado had been tasked with capturing it and delivering it to Jabba's palace. The droid was a metallic silvery grey with small blast marks in places from when they had taken it from the facility. He was about to take the droid to the pod bay when something hit the ship, it shook the transport so hard it threw Tarc, Nomado and the droid across the room. Tarc picked himself up and darted over to the comlink. He switched on the holocam to the command bridge. "Antilles, what was that?" he exclaimed. Raymus Antilles' image appeared on the holoscreen. "Star Destroyer, Ravon," he replied. "I think they know about the Death Star plans." Another laser blast rocked the ship. "We wont be able to outrun them." the captain said. "Why not," Tarc questioned. "it's a blockade runner isn't it?" Raymus frowned and said. "They took us by surprise and shut down the hyper drive." Tarc looked at Nomado then looked back to the hologram. "Raymus, get the guards to the airlock hatches to defend the ship." Tarc commanded. "I've already given the order," Antilles answered. "Goodbye, my friend." Tarc pressed a switch and Princess Leia appeared on the holoscreen. "Princess are you alright?" he asked. The princess began to speak "I'm fine, you get-." the communication cut off. "We're on our own." he thought. "What should we do now?" Nomado asked "We've got to get off this ship, I have an idea." Tarc took a small remote from his pocket and pressed a green button. The droid in the corner of the room twitched. It's eyes lit up and glowed gold. It jerked and twitched. Slowly it stood up. It spoke in a cold, slow, metallic voice. "Assassin droid 1.1.A , operational."
Sooner than Tarc could reply he heard an explosion coming from above him. "They've already gotten through," Nomado said. "Droid, follow me." he commanded.
Tarc ran down the hall with Nomado and 1.1.A in tow. They turned a sharp corner and were nearly cut down by a flurry of blaster fire. "Stormtroopers!" he cried. "Droid, attack!" he ordered. The battle droid's eyes whirred and clicked as it aimed. It held up it's left arm and ignoring the lasers hitting it's armour, shot out a burst of flame which scorched the imperial troops. The trio ignored their screams and cries for help as they ran past the howling mass of bodies. "We have to find the pod bay," Nomado said. "This way."
Nomado led his friend and the droid past a small battle, and eventually reached the pod bay. Tarc led them to the end of the bay. "Wait," Nomado said. "What," Tarc said, frustrated. "We're in a hurry." "If we jettison the pod, we'll be spotted and shot to pieces." Nomado explained. Tarc pointed to a pod at the end of a corridor. "That pod is disguised as a turbolaser turret," Tarc told Nomado. "If they see it they'll think it just broke off from damage."
Nomado and the droid prepared the pod as Tarc kept guard. He Heard footsteps and mechanical whirring coming from the second corridor. He warily crept towards the noise, keeping to the shadows. He drew his blaster pistol and held his finger ready on the trigger. He saw a hooded figure with an R2 unit. The figure moved towards him, still facing the astromech, quickly as a gold protocol droid turned the corner, ranting about something. Tarc didn't listen, as the figure was moving quickly with it's head down. Tarc hid in the shadows, waiting for the figure to get closer. Tarc put his hand on the small sword at his belt. As the figure came into view, he grabbed them. He pulled down the hood and the alarmed face of Leia Organa stared at him. "Princess!" he exclaimed. "Get your hands off me." Leia said sharply. Tarc quickly put his hands by his side. "Sorry. Look we have an escape pod ready," he said quickly. "Wait here and I'll see if the coast is clear." Tarc slowly moved to the next corridor. He was about to move on when he heard laser fire behind him. He turned back and saw Leia being shot down by a stormtrooper. Tarc watched for a moment. "She'll be alright," one trooper said. "Inform lord Vader we have a prisoner." Tarc turned and ran back to the pod. He didn't want to leave her but he couldn't stand up to all those storm troopers. He jumped into the pod. "Let's go," he urged. Tarc closed the pod door as Nomado turned on the controls and said "You better be right about this,"
The pod shot out from the Tantive IV and fell towards the uninviting desert world.
Quite short, please review and tell me what you think. Should I continue or stop all together.