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Shaak Ti grimaced in fear. Two Star Destroyers. That's all they needed.
"Right, what passes for the law around here?" she asked.
"Unofficially Grobba, but officially, three brothers who hate Grobba and get on his bad side at every opportunity." Ferra said.
"Thank you. Now, I must find Scout. Excuse me."
She left, her party following her.
"Poor woman. She looked really worried." Vella said.
"Who can blame her? Two Imperial Star Destroyers are bearing down on Rogue Station. We should all be worried." Syron complained.
"She moved hell of a quick. What do you reckon's up?" Teecee asked.
"I don't know, but whatever it is, its got something to do with the people she has with her. That's why she was so worried when the Destroyers appeared."
"And now what do we do?" Vella asked.
"Softy will go to the ship and get her ready for lift off at a moments notice. We'll take shifts." Syron said.
Softy headed to the hangars.
"You reckon that woman will find the girl?"
"Considering what she did to that thug, I'd say yes."
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Shaak Ti led her group through the dingy corridors of Rogue Station. She had never been so worried. It was all very well escaping the Empire at Coruscant, but they hadn't expected to have to fight them again here. And if the Hutt turned Scout over to the Empire, they would just destroy Rogue Station.
"Time is of the essence." Shaak Ti said softly.
They stopped at the first hotel they saw. It was a small dingy place, with faded colours and blaster holes all over the walls. The interior smelled strongly of smoke, and the letters were hanging off the wall.
"Lovely place." Shaak Ti said, before heading to the Dug cashier.
"Yes?" he demanded.
"I need a single room, for all of us, plus one more when I find her."
"Six hundred credits."
Shaak Ti was sure she had misheard.
"Sorry?"
"Six hundred credits."
She hadn't misheard.
"WHAT?"
"Six hundred credits. You got a problem hearing?"
Shaak Ti glared at the Dug. It would take all they had left.
"That's spaceway robbery."
Dyren stood in front of her, and used a Jedi mind trick.
"Our room will be free of charge."
"Your room will be free of charge."
"You will not tell anyone we are here."
"I wont tell anyone youre here."
"Have a nice day."
"Have a nice day!"
Shaak Ti shot him a look.
"Impressive. Now, let's try and find the law around here."
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The law was a small office on the fifth floor. Inside were three diminutive men, all of whom were very concerned when Shaak Ti told them of Scout's kidnap.
"We'll help you get them deary." The man said.
"Grobba's dangerous. We'll help get your girl back no matter what."
Shaak Ti smiled as they left the office. She was worried about Scout however. The girl wasn't particularly strong in the Force and with the Empire moving in, things could get very dicey. If the Hutt sold her…
She shuddered. They would get her back. Their own lives depended on it.
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Whie was sick with worry. Scout was still missing. He was the one who best understood her., she may not be strong in the Force, but she had where it counted. He couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to her. And…
He shook his head. And there was the fact that he cared for her. It had started as a crush on that mission to Vjun with Master Yoda. But since then, the two had spent a lot of time with each other. They had become best friends. Perhaps more than best friends. He did care for her. The problem was, that he was falling in love with Scout. It was ridiculous at his age, but he knew with clear certainty that he was falling in love. So he would get her back. The others might all give up, not that they would, or die, but he would get her back. Alone if he had to.
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"Where are you taking us?" Dyren asked.
"To Grobba's place. If what you say is true, and he's started kidnapping children, we need to stop him." The leader said.
Shaak Ti then felt it.
"Carhac."
"What?" Serra asked.
"The guy who murdered those people?" Zett asked.
"Yes. He's here."
As she said those words, a Republic gunship landed on the station and disgorged troops, Carhac at the head.
Then she felt it.
"He's here. Vader."
The others paled.
"Here?"
"Carhac must have known we were here. He's going to take over the station. And he's brought Vader along with him."
She turned to the three security guards.
"We need to get to Grobba, and then leave this place. We have little time."
The guards nodded. Then, the voice cut over the comm.
"This is Clone Commander Carhac to Rogue Station. At this precise moment, there are seven Jedi on board this station. Unless they are dead, or captured, in an hour, there will be consequences."
Serra gulped.
"And I can imagine what those consequences are." Dyren said grimly.
"You're the Jedi?" the deputy asked.
Shaak Ti looked at the others, the nodded.
"Yes."
The three men looked worried.
"That's not good. Now, you'll have that garrison force after you."
"And every single thug, merc or bounty hunter on this station is going to be after you."
Shaak Ti gulped.
"We're doomed."
Carhac again. Now, what are the consequences? Why has Grobba taken Scout? And will the Jedi get off the station? Next chapter will reveal!