Chapter II
"Master, I've been researching all of the force-sensitive non-Jedi above the age of fourteen, but no bounty hunters have shown up," said Ahoska.
"Well, that's something to consider, Snips," answered her master. "It looks like we'll have to send someone out into the galaxy to obtain new sources."
"You know, Master, the Mandalorian terrorist group Deathwatch as some extremely skilled bounty hunters, and this man carried many of their weapons."
"You have a point there," said Anakin. "Perhaps we should send a Jedi to the Deathwatch camp. I'm just worried we can't trust them to put down their own weapons." This is a very dangerous situation Ahoska and I could be in. "Ahsoka, I'm going to the Jedi Council. Come with me."
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"A proposition, you have, young Skywalker?" asked Yoda.
"Yes, Master," he answered. "We believe this bounty hunter may have come from a Mandalorian background, specifically Deathwatch."
"Hmmm. A wise choice, Skywalker has made," replied Yoda. Send Jedi Knight Aayla Secura, we will."
"She is currently on board "The Avenger" over Coruscant space," said Obi-Wan. "I can make contact with her after this meeting."
"That, you will do, Master Kenobi," order Windu. "In the meantime, Anakin, take your padawan to the library and conduct as much research as you can. A break from the battlefield may clear your minds some more."
"Yes, Master," said Anakin and Ahsoka in sync.
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"Aayla, the Council has given you the task of traveling to Mandalore and negotiating some info out of Deathwatch," said Obi-Wan. "We need to know where this bounty hunter came from."
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
"I will do what I can, Master, but a Separatist fleet has just entered Coruscant space territory!" replied Secura. She turned off the hologram.
"Admiral, form a line of ships blocking the enemy path!" ordered Secura. "I need to be able to reach hyperspace safely!"
"Will do, General!"
Secura sprinted to the main hangar, where she climbed into her blue Jedi star fighter. She released a hyperspace ring and took off into space. Quickly, she flew behind the main cruiser before enemy fighters could target her.
"R-3, lock us in these hyperspace coordinates! Let's go!" VROOM!
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Secura exited hyperspace over the planet Mandalore and headed down the surface after dropping the hyperspace ring. She flew down past the capital city and into the outskirts. After a few minutes she reached an abandoned mine shaft signaling the presence of Deathwatch. That is where she chose to land.
"R-3, watch the ship while I do some investigations." Secura walked from her ship hidden by a long brown cloak the shielded her lightsabers from sight. She was walking towards was looked like an encampment when she heard the sound of jetpacks. As she looked around herself, five warriors in plated steel armor were holding guns at her position.
"I come meaning no harm," said Secura.
"Well, I'm sorry we don't share the same policies!" said one of the warriors. "Now put your hands up!"
Instantly, Secura drew her two lightsabers and was deflecting blaster fire before she had the chance to make the first move. PEW! PEW! PEW! Secura jumped high in the air, and destroyed all of their guns when she landed.
"Go plan B!" one of the warriors yelled. All five of them flew into the air spraying the flamethrowers at Secura.
"AH!" she screamed in pain, dropping her weapons. The warriors sent wires from their wrists to instantaneously tie her up, unable to move. She pushed them all back with the force, but she still couldn't get herself untangled.
"Take her laser swords," ordered one of the warriors. "It looks like we can negotiate with the Jedi!" They all started laughing. Then, they brought her to the biggest tent, where it was obvious their leader was dwelling. They then contacted the Jedi Council.
"Alright, Jedi, Listen up!" said the leader. "You'll owe us money if you want her back! She's one of yours, and she fights with two lightsabers."
"We sent her there to negotiate with you," said Obi-wan.
"Well, your missionary here failed, so what do you want?"
"We'd like to know about a bounty hunter roaming the galaxy with Jedi powers," said Obi-Wan. "He carries many of your weapons and a lightsaber."
"Oh. You're thinking of that teenager guy. His name is Denisen, but he's not one of us. Actually, we met him through chance on the planet Rhen Var, and he destroyed many of us."
"Thank you for the information. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to my space battle against the Separatists. We will negotiate Secura afterwards." He closed the hologram. I hope Anakin is having more success than I am.
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Anakin and Ahsoka were in the library with Jocasta Nu after Obi-Wan told him about what happened on Mandalore. He decided to research "Denisen" before making any bold moves. As he searched on one of the data pads, he found some background history, but it was brief.
The screen displayed the words "Denisen, Alex." He tapped the "more info" button, and it displayed a short paragraph. Anakin read in his head, Alex Denisen is a terrifying bounty hunter who is known for his quick timing of "getting in" and "getting out" in a matter of minutes. Home Planet: Unknown. Race: Human. Ship: The Black Rogue. Age: 15.
"There's nothing else," said Anakin.
"Master, according to this data, Denisen began existing two years ago," reported Ahsoka.
"That doesn't make any sense," replied Anakin. "I guess we have to find this guy if we want real answers. I'll alert Master Kenobi when he's available."