Jedi Chase!
Assassination of a Senator?
Nal Hutta
In one of the many shady establishments found around the area, several men of varying species, sit around a table. On one side of the table, a Mandalorian Helmet lies on the table, facing the doorway. The occupants of the table all sweat at the presence of the man of 16 in front of them. They have heard numerous tales of his exploits and his kill count. Sitting in front of them is Mikael Vizsla, one of the deadliest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Over the past year, Mikael has reached the height of 6'2 with a muscular but athletic build, hidden under his new Mandalorian Armor set. The armor is at least five hundred years old and has been heavily modified to bring it up to date with the latest tech. The armors standard color is red and gold but comes with tech to allow it to change to suit his environment.
Mikael's long and mid night black hair is pulled into a ponytail that drapes behind him. His blue eyes are sharp, given those who catch his gaze, the feeling of a predator looking at them. His fair skin goes well with his hair and eyes. Adoring his forehead is the same mark given to him by Vance the Butcher, barely a year ago. On his waist, he carries two highly customized DC-15s side arm blasters with scopes.
Mikael appears to be looking at his cards with credits all over his side of the table. Standing behind Mikael is his ever present friend and muscle, Bishop. In the year since Mikael won the Great Hunt, he has built up such a reputation that many bounty hunters steer clear of him. He had traveled with Cad Bane and Aurra Sing on numerous jobs, gaining their respect and added "time" with Aurra. Eventually the group split to go their separate ways but occasionally call each other for jobs or refer clients to each other. Mikael has also become invaluable to the Hutt Families who have given him their sigil.
How he got such a thing, every good bounty hunter knows. A few months back, Gardulla and the Hutt Council, called in a rather impossible job that no one accepted, not even the infamous Cade Bane. Mikael was the only one who accepted the job. He was offered ten times his normal fee, which is quite substantial. The job entailed destroying a rather large up and coming criminal organization called, The Black Dragon Syndicate.
The job entailed killing every known associates, partners, members, allies, and facilities. Mikael accepted the job and went off. During that time, incidents occurred around the galaxy and were reported everywhere. It took only a single month for Mikael to destroy a galactic syndicate before returning to Nal Hutta. He came back with destroyed armor, broken weapons and equipment, and various wounds. The Hutt Council was shocked at his return, thinking he had died. Paying Mikael, they added a bonus that is the sigil. Carrying it, Mikael would be granted access any Hutt facility, home, shops, and be allowed to employ known Hutt associates. It also worked to allow Mikael to get his way and ward of would be challengers.
"Ahem, well gentlemen is think I've won this hand." States Mikael as he clears his throat and places his cards down. The men at the table groan as they throw their cards down while one Rodian male growls and stands up with anger before grabbing Mikael's retreating hand. The action makes Bishop, shake his head.
"How many hands is that in a row, Vizsla, son of a bitch nobodies that lucky!" Growls the yellow Rodian with narrowed eyes. Mikael looks to the offending arm before the Rodian pushes it away.
"You calling me a cheater, Tuan?" Questions Mikael with narrowed eyes, making Tuan spit to his right, "We could always play a game more suited for you, like a spelling contest,"
"You son of a b-." Starts Tuan as he goes for his blaster before he is shot by Mikael. The occupants then turn back to their business as someone comes to collect the body. Mikael sighs before downing his drink before his comlink beeps. The others at the table stand and leave before Mikael puts on his helmet and answers the call. An image of an elderly Togruta appears on the holopad. Mikael leans back and places his feet on the table with his arms folded.
"If you're calling me, you better have my fee." States Mikael, making the elderly man nod his head, "I take half up front and the other when the job is done."
"Your fee is of no concern." Assures the elderly man, making Mikael nod his head, "The job I have needs to be done quickly."
"What's the target?" Demands Mikael as he listens intently. He already knows it is a target as that is usually what it is when a civilian contacts him. He's had many of these types of jobs. Wives looking for revenge on a cheating husband or to have the mistress taken out of the picture, angry fathers and many others.
"A Senator." Reveals the elderly man, making Mikael sit straight up and get closer, "Can you do it?"
"You've gotten me interested, old man." States Mikael, always looking for a challenge to prove his Mandalorian superiority.
"He will be on Coruscant speaking to the Senate before going to a private estate of another Senator." Reveals the old man, making Mikael nod his head, "I want you to bring him back to me alive."
"Alive?" Repeats Mikael, knowing it will make the job harder.
"Yes, so I can kill him myself." Growls the old man, making Mikael nod his head, "I'll send you all the information I can on the target."
"Good, I'll fill in the gaps myself." States Mikael before ending the transmission. He stands and walks out of the bar with Bishop, following behind him.
"We got a job?" Questions Bishop with a smile.
"Yeah, and this one is on Coruscant." Reveals Mikael before the two board the Junkrat.
Coruscant
Coruscant, a planetary ecumenopolis in the Coruscant System of the Core Worlds. Arguably one of the galaxy's most influential and important planets, its cosmopolitan culture and location at the end of several major trade routes gave it the unofficial designation as the "center" of the galaxy. It serves as the hub of galactic culture, education, fine arts, technology, and finance. It is also the location of the Galactic Senate Building of the Republic. It is here that Mikael is tracking his target. Turns out his target is a Besalisk with some disgusting and frankly awful indulgences. Mikael has a good idea why the elderly man wanted this guy dead, hell he wants him dead.
The target's name is Galvin Mazzard. From what Mikael has found, this man is scum. He is deeply involved in the slave trade, having ties to the Pyke Syndicate, he's a rapist, and… pedophile. Mikael would do this job for free just to rid the galaxy of the filth. What is most sickening about Galvin is he has hidden his crimes under a mask of kindness and generosity.
"This guy makes me sick." States Mikael as he looks at the Besalisk through his helmet. Mikael is hanging off the side of one of the many skyscrapers that surround the city. He does this by having his grappling hook tied to his foot and sticks to the building with his magnetized boots. In his hands is a modified DS-10 Starforged sniper rifle.
"Yeah, you should just kill him." States Bishop through the comlink. Mikael scoffs with a short laugh.
"If only that was the job." Replies Mikael as he zooms into Galvin's head, "Bang."
"How's the position?" Questions Bishop, making Mikael sigh.
"Not good, but I'll handle that." States Mikael as he watches the target enter the Senate Building while speaking to a Senator who happens to be female and an orange Togruta.
"Wow." Whispers Mikael as he zooms into the orange skinned female Togruta. She has orange skin, blue eyes and white markings with blue stripes over her montrals and head tails. She wears a maroon dress that reaches her upper thighs with gray leggings with parts of skin showing, "Who are you?"
"We're not here to look for a date." Reminds Bishop, making Mikael shake his head and clear his throat.
"Have you finished your part?" Questions Mikael, as he is pulled up by his grappling hook.
"I'm all set up." Assures Bishop, as Mikael pulls himself up.
"Good, let's get ready." States Mikael as he uses his jetpack to jump from building to building while grappling around.
In the Jedi Temple, Master Yoda meditates in silence. He opens his eyes and hums before the doors open to reveal Master Windu. Master Windu sits down and watches as Yoda is in deep thought. Windu knows not to disturb the Grand Master as he thinks over his meditation. Yoda then looks to him, making Windu look into his eyes.
"What is it?" Questions Windu as Yoda hums.
"A disturbance in the Force." States Yoda, making Windu listen to him, "Sense a great power, I do."
"Another Sith?" Questions Windu having dealt with more and more during the Clone Wars.
"Not yet." Reveals Yoda with a hum, "On Coruscant, he is."
"Who is it?" Asks Windu, making Yoda hum and close his eyes.
"Unsure I am." States Yoda, making Windu nod his head, "But… surrounded by the Force, he is, the Dark Side ,shadows him it doe but resists it he does."
"How is that possible?" Questions Windu as once a being is surrounded by the Dark Side, they usually fall.
"The Force, strong is it within him." States Yoda with a hum, "Locate him, we must."
"Any ideas where to start?" Asks Windu as Coruscant is a large planet.
"Hmm, Senator Galvin." Reveals Yoda, making Windu nod and stand.
Senator Padmé Amidala walks with her longtime friend and ally, Senator Galvin. Padmé has just left the Senate Building with Galvin walking with her with his head held high. His speech was magnificent as always. He is a firm believer of ending the war and bringing peace to the galaxy. Trailing behind the two Senators is Ahsoka Tano. Ahsoka, not yet a Jedi and still a learner has been given an assignment to shadow Padmé and learn from her. She has yet to forge her own lightsaber. She is currently 15 years old and has filled out nicely. Right now, she is feeling a bit on edge as she gets bad vibes from Senator Galvin who has taken more than a few discreet glances at her.
"Your speech was great, Senator Mazzard." Compliments Padmé with a smile, making Galvin smile.
"Thank you, Padmé." States Galvin with a soft smile on his face before he turns to Ahsoka, "Did you learn anything, youngling?"
"Not really, it all seems so ridiculous." Replies Ahsoka, taking a step away from Galvin who smirks. Galvin's attention turns to a group of Jedi standing by the exit. His brow raises at the 5 Jedi while Ahsoka widens her eyes.
"Master Skywalker." Greets Padmé with a smile, making Anakin smile to her.
"Senator, it is good to see you again." Greets Anakin from beside Jedi Master Kit Fisto. But Ahsoka is drawn to the small green Jedi Grand Master Yoda who floats up in his hover chair. Plo Koon is also part of the group, having been recruited by Yoda.
"Koh-to-yah, Master Plo." Greets Ahsoka with a head bow, making Plo Koon nod to her.
"Koh-to-yah, little Soka." Greets Plo Koon with what appears to be a smile. Ahsoka beams at seeing the one that brought her to the Jedi Temple.
"I must ask, why you are all here." Questions Mazzard with confusion at the number of Jedi.
"Believe your life is in danger, we do." Reveals Yoda with hum, making Padmé gasp at the revelation.
"Have you made any enemies who would want to get rid of you?" Questions Obi-Wan while looking at the Senator, "Any small thing could help."
"Well, the only ones I could think of would be the Separatists." Lies Mazzard as Yoda hums with narrowed eyes, "I'm just a Senator."
"Indeed." States Obi-Wan with a raised brow of suspicion detecting a lie from the Senator, "At any rate, we will accompany you."
"Senator Mazzard was going to talk with me at my place." States Padmé with a smile, making Senator Mazzard smile, "You are very welcome to join us."
"Thank you Senator-." States Anakin before Mazzard is hit in the chest and falls back with wide eyes. The Jedi and remaining Senator widen their eyes before looking around. Mazzard squirms on the ground as the Jedi form a circle.
"Do you see him?" Questions Plo Koon as the Jedi look around. The Senate Guards rush the area and look around before several run up with a medical capsule and lift Mazzard onto the capsule.
"Get the Senators out of here!" Commands Anakin as he activates his lightsaber and looks around with narrowed eyes. Whoever fired that laser was close to hitting Padmé, too close.
"We're on it." Replies the Senate Guard before escorting the Senators and Ahsoka away.
Nearly a mile away is Bishop who wields the modified DS-10 Starforged sniper rifle. Bishop exhales as he watches them drag the Senator away before a smile graces his lips. He zips up to the roof before walking to the camouflaged Junkrat. The ramp lowers and Bishop enters before sitting in the co-pilot seat. He flips several switches before the ship rises and shoots off.
"My part is done." States Bishop into his comlink, "He's heading your way. Thirty seconds."
Inside the Senate Building, Mikael waits for his moment. His vambrace appears to be counting down before it reaches zero. The lights of the building go out, making Padmé look around with Ahsoka doing the same. They are in a hallway with a window in front of them. Mikael dashes from cover and fires his blaster pistol, hitting each Senate Guard once in the chest. The guards fall to the ground as Mikael walks up.
"Who are you?" Demands Padmé before Mikael jabs something in her neck. The Senator of Naboo falls to the ground, limp.
"Senator!" Shouts Ahsoka with worry before entering a martial arts stance with a glare on her face, "You'll pay for that."
"You'll stand aside of you know what's good for you." Warns Mikael, not wishing for unneeded blood shed or violence. Just get the job done and get out, that's his style. "All I want is him."
"Why?" Demands Ahsoka, making Mikael sigh. He doesn't have time for this.
"None of your business now stand aside." Demands Mikael before Ahsoka attacks, surprising Mikael before he blocks her initial kicks. He then pushes her back before sweeping her legs.
"You're good, but you you're not ready for this stage yet." States Mikael, before Ahsoka kick ups and renews her attack. Mikael easily evades her attacks, having more experience in battle than the youngling. He then grabs her foot and slips her onto her back before heading for Mazzard.
"Alright, here he comes." States Mikael before he attaches what appear to be thrusters onto the medical capsule. He presses a button on his vambrace and the thrusters activate and lift Mazzard into the air. The capsule launches right out the window and into the city.
"He's out." States Mikael into his comlink, "I'll meet you at the rendezvous point."
"See you there." States Bishop before Mikael takes out his blaster pistol and fires into several Senate Guards, bringing them down. His danger senses flare, making him duck as a lightsaber goes over him. He then launches a back kick, making the offender grunt and fly back. He turns to spot Anakin who growls before attacking again. He is alone, making Mikael surprised as he thought all the Jedi would come.
"Easy hot shot." Tries Mikael before ducking and evading several swings from Anakin's lightsaber. He then grabs Anakin's hands and elbows the Jedi before spin kicking him in the gut. Anakin falls back and loses his lightsaber before Mikael aims his blaster at him, "You done?"
"Now I have- ugh!" States Mikael as he is tackled by Ahsoka. The two wrestle before Mikael wins and gets her off. He then grabs her and points his blaster at her head as the Jedi arrive.
"Oh, great." Mutters Mikael as he looks at the five Jedi, "Listen, I don't have time for this."
"You've killed a Senator." Reminds Plo Koon as he looks to Ahsoka who can't get out of Mikael's grip, "Do you really think you'll escape?"
"Let's drop the weapons and talk." States Obi-Wan, always the negotiator while Yoda looks on.
"Talking will serve no purpose with someone like him." Growls Anakin as he stands and retrieves his lightsaber, "He's a bounty hunter; the scum of the universe."
"Watch it, Jedi!" Hisses Mikael as he turns his head to Anakin, "I could easily kill you before you had a chance to react."
"Try it!" Taunts Anakin before a laser bolt goes through his leg, making him fall to the ground with grunt.
"Anyone else?!" Questions Mikael as he looks to the Jedi who are surprised by his speed, "Now you there in the middle, you were saying?"
"Let's talk this out." States Obi-Wan, making Mikael look top the Jedi and sigh.
"Look, you guys seem like nice guys and I am sorry about all this but I have a job to complete." States Mikael, eyeing each Jedi, "And this little run in was not on the schedule."
"But killing a Senator was?" Questions Kit Fisto with a raised brow.
"Well, yeah." Responds Mikael as if it is no big deal that he just killed a Senator, "I was hired to do a job and I've done that job."
"Besides, he's not dead." Reveals Mikael, making Obi-Wan raise a brow, "Just in a coma."
"Where is he?" Demands a voice, making Mikael glance behind him to see Padmé standing wobbly.
"Padmé!" Shouts Anakin with worry as Mikael looks to the woman.
"Hmm, you're pretty strong to shrug off the knockout toxin." Hums Mikael before looking to her blaster, "But I was being kind before but now that you have a blaster pointed at me, I'm not inclined to be so kind again."
"Why have you kidnapped a good man like Mazzard?" Demands Padmé before Mikael bursts out laughing.
"HAHAAHAHA..., you can't be serious?" States Mikael as he looks to the Jedi and the Senator, "Wow, I knew politicians were, greedy, arrogant, self-serving, and despite convincing every one of their intelligence, stupid, but you really need to worry."
"Have something to reveal, do you?" Questions Yoda, making Mikael turn to the green alien.
"Your "good man" was filth." Reveals Mikael, making Padmé not believe him, "I suggest you take a closer look at his… hobbies."
"Like we'd believe you." Growls Anakin, making Mikael turn to him.
"I don't care of you believe me or not but that still isn't going to stop me from getting out of here." States Mikael.
"How so?" Questions Kit Fisto before Mikael sighs.
"Well I didn't want to resort to this but I guess I have no choice." States Mikael before pulling out a detonator, "The whole Senate Building has been rigged with explosives and they will go off I I'm not out of here in… oh… 10 seconds."
"You'd only kill yourself." States Anakin, calling it a bluff.
"Yeah but all the other deaths will be on you." States Mikael, making Obi-Wan rub his beard as he knows the Senate Building is still packed, "Besides when the explosions happens, you all be disoriented for about… 3 seconds… 1 for the little green guy but I'll be prepared and using my jetpack, I'll make a quick escape."
"You're bluffing!" States Padmé before quick as lightning, Mikael shoots the blaster out of her hands before turning it back on Ahsoka.
"You really want to chance that, Jedi?" Questions Mikael, looking at the Jedi who look to each other. Unknown to them, Mikael is sweating.
"What are the terms?" Questions Obi-Wan, making Mikael internally sigh in relief.
"Simple; I go free, the bombs don't go off and you don't follow me." Reveals Mikael as he looks to the Jedi.
"What about Ahsoka?" Asks Plo Koon, making Mikael look down to the Togruta in his arms.
"Nice name." Compliments Mikael, making Ahsoka growl, "She'll come with me until I am safely away."
"How do we know you won't break your word?" Questions Kit Fisto, making Mikael snap his head to him.
"Listen Jedi, I am a Mandalorian, my word is my bond. If it wasn't I would never be able to take jobs like these." States Mikael, making Kit Fisto look to the others, sensing they have upset the young teen, "She'll be on platform 9."
"Now… do we have a deal?" Questions Mikael, making the Jedi look to each other and nod.
"We do but you should know we will find you." States Obi-Wan, making Mikael chuckle.
"I wouldn't recommend it but it's your choice." States Mikael before backing up and moving pass Padmé and towards the broken window, "Again, sorry about all this." Mikael jumps out the window and hovers with his jetpack before turning away.
"No!" Shouts Anakin before jumping out the window and grabbing onto Mikael whose flight pattern is wrecked.
"Anakin, no!" Shouts Obi-Wan before a fight breaks out in midair but Mikael only has the use of one arm. He takes a hit to the face and releases Ahsoka who falls with a scream. Mikael sees it before head-butting Anakin and kicking him back into the room. He then dives for Ahsoka, using maximum thrusters. He catches her bridal style and ascends back into the sky, hovering just outside the building.
"We'll just ignore that, sound good?" Questions Mikael before turning and flying off. Ahsoka holds on tight, not wanting to fall again. She shakes like a leaf before Mikael holds her tightly, making her shaking stop. Why he did such a thing, not even he knows. The Jedi move quickly with Padmé thinking about what the bounty hunter said.
Arriving at the pick-up location, Mikael looks down at the Togruta in his arms and sighs at her glare, she's back to being her usual self. Mikael lands before looking around and checking his vambrace which shows the time. As he does, the Junkrat deactivates its camouflage, making Ahsoka surprised. The ramp lowers to reveal Bishop who double takes at the sight of Ahsoka.
"I thought I said we're not here to pick up a date!" Shouts Bishop, making Ahsoka blush before struggling in Mikael's grip.
"A lot of things happened." States Mikael as he lets Ahsoka go. Ahsoka enters a stance, preparing to fight but Mikael walks to his ship.
"Hey!" Calls Ahsoka, making Mikael stop and glance back, "Who are you!"
"Me?" Questions Mikael before taking off his helmet and turning to look at Ahsoka who is taken aback by how handsome he is, "I'm Mikael… Mikael Vizsla."
"Mikael." Repeats Ahsoka before Mikael smirks.
"A pleasure to meet you, Ahsoka." States Mikael before jumping aboard the Junkrat with his helmet in his arm. As the ship takes off, the 5 Jedi arrive in time to watch the ship rise and get their first look at who is beneath the helmet. Yoda eyes are drawn to the symbol that adorns his forehead and hums.
"This is where I leave, so long Jedi!" States Mikael with a smile before he turns away. Obi-Wan acts quickly and tosses a homing beacon onto Mikael's jetpack. Due to its stealth plating, tracking the Junkrat will be nearly impossible but tracking Mikael is easier.
Nal Hutta
The Junkrat lands on the swamp covered planet with Mikael stepping off the ramp. Behind him in the medical capsule is Senator Mazzard. The Senator is still in a coma but Mikael will soon change that. Stepping beside him is Bishop who looks to the Senator. It's been some time since he was dosed and he will have to be woken up soon, less he dies. Bishop's attention is then brought to a cloaked figure, approaching with haste. The figure turns out to be the elderly Togruta.
"Where is he?" Demands the elder, making Mikael gesture to the out cold Senator, "Wake him up!" Bishop looks to Mikael who nods his head, allowing Bishop to stick a syringe into the Senator. The Senator snaps his eyes open and rises quickly.
"W-What?! W-Where am I?!" Panics Mazzard as he looks around before spotting the bounty hunters, "I demand you tell me where I am, wretch!"
"I've waited for this day." Mutters a voice, making Mazzard turn to the elderly Togruta and widen his eyes, "The day to avenge my daughter and granddaughter."
"Finsiski!" Panics Mazzard, knowing the elderly Togruta. Mazzard backs up but Mikael holds him in place with his left arm.
"Easy old man, where's the rest of my fee?" Questions Mikael, making the Togruta look to him and pull out a holopad.
"It's all there." Assures Finsiski, making Mikael look at the holopad and nod his head.
"He's all yours." States Mikael before pushing the Senator forward. The Senator trips over his own feet and falls to the ground before he sees Finsiski's shoes. Mazzard looks up at the man he thought he would never see again.
"My daughter took her own life after being defiled by you." States Finsiski, as Mikael watches. His job is done but he wants to make sure the Senator gets what is coming to him, "My granddaughter… still has nightmares about that day."
"P-Please Finsiski, please don't kill me." Pleads the Senator before looking around, "I-I'll pay whatever you want."
"Oh, I know you will." States Finsiski as he pulls out a blaster.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no!" Rants Mazzard before he is shot in the chest and groans, "O-Oh, please!"
"Well our work is done." States Mikael as he walks away from the cries of mercy, "What should we do next?"
"Maybe we should lay low after kidnapping a Senator." Suggests Bishop as he glances at Mikael. Mikael slings his jetpack off his shoulders and scoffs.
"Why should we do that?" Questions Mikael before he spots a device on his jetpack. He takes the device and looks at it before growling and crushing it in his left hand, "Scratch that, pack your things."
"What's wrong?" Questions Bishop before a Republic Frigate sours overhead. The frigate lands, making the bounty hunters glare at the ship. Mikael and Bishop, wisely walk away while other bounty hunters take their leave as well. The ramp lowers, revealing Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
"He should be around here, somewhere." States Obi-Wan as the signal went dead, barely a minute ago, "Remember, we're here to bring him back."
"I know." Grumbles Anakin, having been lectured after his outburst and attack at the Senate Building. Obi-Wan looks around before spotting bounty hunters looking at them.
"Raise your hood, our ship has drawn attention." States Obi-Wan, making Anakin raise his hood, "Let's go." The two Jedi make their way through the swamp drawing looks from the occupants and not pleasant looks. The two enter a bar and all noise vanishes as they enter. Obi-Wan looks around before everyone goes back to what they are doing, while he goes to the barkeep.
"What can I get you?" Questions the yellow female Twi'lek with markings over her body.
"Oh nothing, thank you." States Obi-Wan with a smile, making the Twi'lek shrug, "I would appreciate some information."
"What'd you want to know?" Questions the Twi'lek, making Obi-Wan lean in closer.
"We're looking for someone, a friend of ours." States Obi-Wan, making the barkeep nod her head, "He goes by the name… Mikael… Mikael Vizsla." When the name left his lips, gasps were heard around the bar as the barkeep began to sweat.
"N-Never heard of him." Stutters the barkeep as she begins to walk away before Anakin grabs her.
"You sure?" States Anakin before blasters are pointed at him and Obi-Wan who sighs. Obi-Wan grabs Anakin's shoulder and looks around.
"Let her go, Padawan." Whispers Obi-Wan, glancing around at the numerous weapons aimed their way. Anakin releases the barkeep who holds her wrist and hisses in pain.
"L-Listen, if you know what's good for you, you'd leave here and never mention that name again." Warns the barkeep as Obi-Wan looks around.
"Thank you, we will take out leave." States Obi-Wan before taking out some credits and passing them to the barkeep whose eyes light up, making Obi-Wan internally chuckle. The two take their leave, as the barkeep's eyes watches them. Outside, Obi-Wan lectures Anakin… again.
"Hey!" Calls a voice, making the two turn to the barkeep who gestures for them to follow her to an ally. The two follow before she turns to them and looks around, "How do you know, Mikael?"
"You do know him?" Accuses Anakin, making the barkeep step back in fear but Obi-Wan steps in front of his Padawan.
"Calm down, you're scaring her." States Obi-Wan, making Anakin hold back as his master turns to the Twi'lek, "What's your name and who do you know Mikael?"
"My name is Lino." Greets Lino with a smile, "Mikael… found me and gave me my name and the bar."
"You must be grateful to him." States Obi-Wan with a smile, making Lino nod her head.
"Listen, you can't just come in and ask about Mikael." States Lino, making Anakin confused, "To everyone here and to anyone who knows him, he's someone you don't cross."
"I see." States Obi-Wan. That explains the reaction of everyone in the bar, "Why does everyone fear him?"
"It's a combination of fear and respect." Corrects Lino, making Obi-Wan nod his head, "The reason is because he is… Dasab Ney." Lino whispers the last part while looking around.
"Dasab Ney?" Repeats Obi-Wan as Anakin raises a brow.
"The Bogey Man?" Scoffs Anakin as Lino shushes him while looking around.
"He's not exactly the Bogey Man, he's the one the Hutts send to kill… the Bogey Man." Reveals Lino in a whisper.
"Oh." States Obi-Wan, now understanding the fear and respect given to Mikael.
"I once saw Mikael kill three men in a bar with nothing but a shot cup." Reveals Lino, making Obi-Wan rubs his beard, "They got a little to… frisky with me."
"Then, one day he was called in by the Hutt Council." Continues Lino, making Obi-Wan listen, "Apparently, they gave him an impossible job, a job no one could complete."
"What kind of job?" Asks Anakin, becoming interested if a little wary of the bounty hunter.
"I don't know but… he returned a month later with wounds, destroyed armor, and broken equipment." Reveals Lino as Obi-Wan thinks over what she has said, "Whatever he did that day, granted him the eternal favor of the Hutt Clans."
"The point of me telling you this story is to warn you not to start something… because you won't live long… to regret it." States Lino, making Obi-Wan nod his head.
"Indeed, but we just want to speak with him." Assures Obi-Wan, not really interested in a conflict. Lino looks to him and gets close, looking him in his eyes before smiling.
"He usually stays in his safe house at the edge of town." States Lino, making Obi-Wan bow his head before leaving with Anakin. As they go, Mikael comes from behind a wall and wraps his arm around Lino.
"How'd I do?!" Asks Lino in excitement and a beaming smile, making Mikael chuckle and rubs her head. Lino giggles at the gesture as she watches the Jedi go. Mikael speaks into his inner comlink of his helmet.
"Bishop, clear out, they're on their way." States Mikael. In the safe house, Bishop gathers up his things in a hurry. As he goes about his gathering, Anakin and Obi-Wan race to the safe house.
"Why are we running?" Questions Anakin with confusion, "Aren't we attracting too much attention?"
"He already knows we're here." Reveals Obi-Wan, reading in between the lines of what Lino said, "She's one of his associates."
"It is likely he put her up to her talk with us." States Obi-Wan as the two arrive outside the safe house.
"So why are we here if this is where she said he'd be?" Questions Anakin with confusion.
"The fact is, he's probably already left or is about to leave, meaning we have no chance of getting him." Reveals Obi-Wan, making Anakin groan, "But, his safe house might provide Intel as to where he has gone.
Bishop packs the last of his things before transmitting contacts, files, etc. to the Junkrat. As he does this, his ears twitch and he rises from his seat with his repeating cannon fully charged. He fires quickly, forcing Obi-Wan and Anakin to take cover. Bishop stands by the computer and continues to fire while looking at the computer.
"Bishop, where are you?" Demands Mikael through the comlink.
"Wiping the computer and transmitting all data to the Junkrat." States Bishop before Anakin pulls out his lightsaber. Bishop, fires low, keeping the Jedi off balance, "I don't think I'm going to make it this time."
"… I'll be right there." States Mikael as Bishop loads a grenade and fires, making Obi-Wan and Anakin take cover.
"No, they're after you!" States Bishop as the files finish transferring, "I'll be fine!"
"Dammit, Bishop!" Growls Mikael before Bishop ends the conversation by turning off his comlink. His repeating cannon stops firing, making Anakin jump from cover but Bishop hits him in midair with his shoulder. Anakin flips in the air and lands in a heap. Bishop cocks his gun before destroying the computer. Obi-Wan is on him making Bishop, toss down his weapon.
"Where is he?!" Demands Anakin as Bishop spits at the Padawan's feet.
"I'll never tell." Growls Bishop, making Obi-Wan retract his lightsaber and look around.
"He must be a good friend if he inspires such loyalty." States Obi-Wan, making Bishop widen his eyes.
"No, but anything to get one over on you Jedi." Lies Bishop but it is too late as Obi-Wan has gotten to understand Mikael a little more. Despite his reputation, it appears he has many friends and has a bond with them.
"What do we do?" Asks Anakin as he looks to Obi-Wan.
"We take him back to Coruscant." States Obi-Wan as he pulls out some cuffs and places them on Bishop.
"What about Mikael?" Questions Anakin with confusion.
"I have a feeling, he'll come to rescue his friend." States Obi-Wan, making Bishop growl. The two escort Bishop, away while Mikael watches from a distance. He puts his head down and sighs. Every fiber of his Mandalorian being is telling him to let it go. Bounty Hunters don't have friends, only acquaintances. Mikael hops up and aims a rifle at Bishop. He fires as the Jedi board the ship. Attached to Bishop is a small tracking device. As they board the ship, Obi-Wan's holoprojector goes off. He answers it to reveal Yoda, Windu and Senator Padmé.
"Masters, Senator." Greets Obi-Wan with a head bow, "I have caught an associate of Mikael and have a plan to catch Mikael.
"Hmm, careful actions we must take." States Yoda, making Windu nod his head.
"We believe we know why Senator Mazzard was taken." States Windu, making Master and Padawan listen, "After some digging by Senator Amidala, we have discovered that Mazzard has ties with the Pyke Syndicate and his hobbies were… numerous."
"I still can't believe it." States Padmé with sadness and disgust, "Turns out all the Senate Guards are still alive but were stunned."
"Had us all fooled, he did." States Yoda, making Obi-Wan nod his head, "Relayed news of this to the Chancellor we have."
"Bring back your prisoner and we will discuss your plan." States Windu before the hologram goes out. The ship takes off as Mikael watches. Behind him stand some of his friends; Embo, Sugi, and Dengar. Mikael looks to them before heading to the Junkrat with the others following.
Well, Mikael has met the Jedi and assassinated a Senator. Now his friend, Bishop has been taken into Jedi Custody. It seems Mikael is determined to save his friend with the aid of fellow bounty hunters.
So I made Mikael a bit like John Wick and Batman. He's supposed to be an all-around badass! He has also had is first meeting with Ahsoka who will appear as her second character development version.
Mikael's armor is Sabin Wren's Armor but looks more like Jango Fett's in design! I am a very big fan of armor so Mikael will wear it in all fights.
Now, as to Mikael out maneuvering Anakin and Ahsoka. Firstly, Ahsoka has not even become a Padawan yet and while she is skilled, Mikael has far more live combat experience. The same can be said against Anakin. While Anakin is still a Padawan, he has not gone through the same amount of training and experience then Mikael.
Next Chapter- Captured?! Ancestor and Training?