Jedi Twilight Series Book One: Survival

This is a sequel to the A Turn of the Best story; it is set two and a half years after my story and almost 3 years since Order 66 was initiated; so approximately 16 BBY. This is also the start of a short series. They will be shorter, easier to read I hope than A Turn of the Best, back to the review. It has been almost three years since Order 66 was initiated by then Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, now known as the Emperor. A number of Jedi had survived because of the help of General Grievous and his allies, however other Jedi that had been off world had also survived order 66 that were hiding in depths of the galaxy; running from the Empire and all other enemies.

Dramatis Personae

Aayla Secura; Jedi Knight (female Twi'lek)
Barriss Offee; Jedi Knight (female Mirialan)
Beyghor Sahdett; Jedi Knight (male Verpine)
Carolyn Sosa; Jedi Padawan (female Human)
Coleman Kcaj; Jedi Master (male Ongree)
Cronal; Sith Inquistor (male Human)
General Grievous; general of the C.I.S remnants and the New Hope
Halagad Ventor; Jedi Knight (male Human)
Ja'ce Yiasco; Sith Inquisitor (male Zabrak)
Luminara Unduli; Jedi Master (female Mirialan)
Shaak Ti; Jedi Master (female Togruta)

Prologue

For the moment everything was safe, Kai Justiss returned to his temporary home on Garqi in the Outer Rim Territories. He lived on the outskirts of the capital city, Pesktda. He had been living in one of the farms in the countryside. The local farmers had given him a place to stay in one of their homes. It was early morning, so he got up and got ready to help them work on the farm. He wore shabby looking robes and vestments and got rid of his Jedi robes and anything else that would help identify him as a Jedi. Though he kept his lightsaber in his room but that was it. He had to rely on using his blaster pistol more for protection now; because there had been bounty's put on Jedi heads, so it made far more dangerous to live. Before he left the room he slipped on his waterproof boots made of Nubian rubber.

Kai exited his room, he had his blaster pistol hooked to his belt, and he came into the hallway. He passed another bedroom on his way to the kitchen. That belonged to the owner's daughter, Allya Praxton, her farther Sate had let him stay with them for now. Allya was in her early twenties, she seemed quite clever from when they have spoken. He had noticed her beautiful looks as well; which being a Jedi could lead to attachment and passion which would isn't allowed in the Order. However the Order was gone, along with the oath, codes and traditions.

Kai turned the corner and came into the main living room and the kitchen area was off to the right hand side. He twitched his nose; he could smell food cooking. He came around the corner and looked into the kitchen; he saw Sate's wife, Bella in their cooking. She turned and looked over at him.
"Hello Kai!" Bella said loudly, to go over the sound of the cooking.
"Hello Bella," Kai replied in the same loud tone as he walked into the kitchen. Off to the right was a small cove where the dinner table was. On the unit there were plates of food ready to eat. There was some meat, vegetables and some flatbread.
"Do you want some breakfast?" Bella asked him.
"Yes I think I will." Kai answered her. He took a plate of food and sat down at the table. Bella sat down next him a few seconds after. "Where is Allya and Sate?"
"Allya has gone into town and Sate has started work in the fields," Bella replied.
"Okay," Kai nodded his head.

After eating Kai headed out into the fields, as soon as he came outside he felt the fresh air on his face. Ahead of him was a path that led to the main road ahead. To the left and right were the fields that were owned by the Praxton family. Further out there were other farms owned by other local families in the area. Straight ahead in the distance was the local town, a rural town. Beyond that in the horizon was the city of Pesktda. Kai looked to the left and he saw Sate in the fields, planting crops for the harvest. They also had animals but they were on the fields at the back of the house. He walked off the path and onto the field. The ground below was wet and muddy. He sighed.
"I see you've gotten up," Sate said greeting him as he walked over to him.
"Morning," Kai said bowing to him.
"Allya is taking her time," Sate remarked, glancing in the direction of the town.
"I can go and get her." Kai said.
"She can look after herself," Sate replied.
"Something might have had happened to her," Kai said. "I can be quick Sate."
"Okay then." Sate nodded. He watched as Kai hurried off to town.

Kai ran as fast as he could to town, running up the path; he used the Force to help maintain his stamina and help him go quicker as time could be against him. As he ran, he didn't sense any immediate danger so maybe she was alright. As he approached the town he felt his danger sense prick for a moment. He looked around and he couldn't sense anyone out. He turned around, looking up the path. He saw open fields, no sign of danger because there was no one for someone to hide; who might be following him. He turned and looked back towards the town. He could see a few people out and going about their own business. He carried on walking into town. Kai saw a few heads turn his way, but only for a moment because they recognised him. He had been here before.
He continued walking, heading for the market. He continued walking until he reached the end of this road. Straight ahead was the building that was used for local government. Even that looked a bit shabby.

Kai turned to the left to head to the market. He could see the market further up the road and there were a few people out and about. He carried on walking at a fast pace. He couldn't see Allya anywhere around at the moment. He arrived at the stock market, there were a few people selling local fruits, vegetables and meat but there was no sign of Allya. He allowed the Force to flow through him, to heighten his senses and he could sense Allya nearby and something else. He spun around as quickly as he could. A Trandoshan was standing a couple of feet away, holding a blaster pistol. There was another man a couple feet behind him. They were both dressed in gear, they must have come from one of the nearby buildings or from behind one of them and he had failed to sense them immediately.
"You're the Jedi!" The man exclaimed, he pulled out his own blaster pistol. "No lightsaber."
"Kai!" A familiar female voice called out.
Kai half-turned and saw Allya approaching him. She was about ten or more feet away.
"Time to collect my bounty," The man remarked.
Kai raised his hands and sent a Force wave towards the man and the Trandoshan, it sent them flying in the air a couple feet and they hit the ground hard.
"What's going on?" Allya said, sounding genuinely surprised.
Kai turned around and ran towards her. "We have to go now." He grabbed a hold of her arm and started running up the street. He felt the danger sense prick on the back of his neck. He looked over his shoulder and he saw that the two bounty hunters were getting back up to their feet. "Hurry!" He said loudly. But he already heard the sound of laser fire coming at him. He saw one shot go whizzing past his left shoulder.
"You're a Jedi, aren't you? Can't you defeat them?" Allya said, sounding hurried and worried.
Kai sensed someone else further up the street; someone else who was a danger. He came around the corner. It turned out to be a Rodian and he was holding two blaster pistols.
"I don't have my lightsaber with me." Kai told her, sounding frustrated. With his freehand he unclipped his own blaster and aimed towards the Rodian and fired several shots; forcing him to look for cover. He then twisted his body round and fired several more shots at the human and the Trandoshan. They both dived for cover using the market stalls as shields.
"We're trapped." Allya exclaimed.
Kai saw some of the locals coming as onlookers.
"Help me fight them!" Kai called out to the onlookers, but they didn't move.
He turned around and saw the Rodian appearing. The Rodian fired several shots with one pistol towards Kai.
Kai Force jumped into the air avoiding the shots. He landed on the ground a few feet away from the Rodian. The Rodian pulled out a grenade and tossed it in the air at Kai and Allya. Kai felt a laser hit him in the back; direct hit. He was injured. He raised his free hand and pulled the grenade in mid-air and threw it towards the stalls. Other people around ran screaming for their lives as the grenade detonated as it hit the one of the stalls; exploding with a burst of light. Kai watched as vegetables, debris and other things were sent flying; including the two bounty hunters.

Kai felt a second laser hit into his leg and a third hit his back once more, he fell down to his knees.
"I've failed." He said, panting.
"Nooo!" Allya shouted, coming down beside him.
Kai fell down onto his back. He felt cold. "Sorry…." Then darkness took over him and that was that.