Hi my loyal fans. I see that I've written three chapters for you in one day. Well, don't go expecting too much from me, as I have classes to handle. Anyway, let's get on with the story.

Chapter 3

Coruscant

Old Galactic Market

As Edaan, Adari, and Artoo made their way to the Dealer's Den Cantina to locate the first member of their team, Edaan couldn't help but reminisce over the history of this place. Over thirty-six hundred years ago, the future Voidhound met with deep-cover Imperial Intelligence agent Darmas Pollaran for help against ship thief Skavak, truly beginning the spacer's rise to fame, or infamy, depending upon the preference one preferred.

Brought out of his reminiscing by Artoo, he said in reply, "don't worry Artoo, the Fal- I mean, the 'Final Chance' is not going to get stolen. The dock master there owes my master and I a favor. Don't ask." He said as Adari looked inquisitively at him in reply. Well, she thought, everyone has their secrets. As they approached the Dealer's Den Cantina, Edaan warned both of his companions, saying "All right, listen up. Adari don't order anything here. The food has high levels of alcohol. My master found out the hard way." Adari nodded in agreement. "Artoo, don't stray too far, there's a bunch of people in there that would love to get their hands on a legendary droid such as yourelf." Artoo tweeted in consent. "And, don't accept anything anyone has to offer. It's probably a scam. Well, better get started." Edaan said as he walked in the cantina liked he belonged there, Adari and Artoo following close behind him.

The music was lively, the lights had a neon glow, and the food had an alluring aroma, but with a hint of alcohol in it. After six minutes of searching, they found who they were looking for: An anzati male, encased in mandalorian armor from the neck down, with thirty other mandalorians of various species surrounding him, ranging from togrutas, kaleesh, Humans, and zabraks of the iridonian variety. As the three of them approached the anzati, one twi'lek noticed their approach, and stood in their way, saying in a gruff voice, "can I help you?"

"Yeah," said Edaan in an equally tough voice. "Tell your boss that 'Armageddon is here.' He'll know what it means." The twi'lek raised his eyebrows in surprise but complied. One minute later, they were waved over by the anzati.

"So, my old friend, you're finally going off on your own to start your impossible quest, eh?" said the anzati in a surprisingly soft voice.

"You know me, Akku, I'm not one for easy jobs." Edaan snarked.

Akku bellowed in response.

"So, how does a mandalorian, and an anzati, no less, know my sweetheart, a powerful Jedi Knight." Three mandalorians raised their blasters in response, but after Akku calmed down, shook his head in response, ordering his men to stand down.

"So, my old friend, you finally got yourself a girlfriend. And a pretty one at that." Adari blushed at that comment. "Well, my friend, Edaan here helped save my men six years ago while on a mission to Anzat to capture my crime lord sleemo of a cousin, earning my undying gratitude. It also helped that he aided in restoring my father's grave to it's original glory. He told me of his goals, which aligned with mine, and we agreed to a partnership when the time came, and that time has come."

"Akku Sei II's father aided the old Jedi Order by training their best spymaster near the end of the Old Republic's life, Jedi master Tholme. It was thanks to Akku here that we discovered Tholme's resting place, along with the Neti Jedi Master Tra Saa alive and well in a deep meditation. She joined our order after we filled her in on the history she missed." Edaan explained to Adari and Artoo.

"Well, good to know." Said a fascinated Adari. "Can we count on your men to aid us as well.?"

"Of course. Most of my boys are alive because of your boyfriend, so they'll have no problems working alongside a Jedi. They might even help us gain the support of their clans. That is, if the civil war ends soon." Akku said.

"What civil war?" Edaan asked.

"Well, it seems that a group called the Neo Death Watch has surfaced, and is waging war on Mandalore. I don't know anymore than that. In fact, if it wasn't for your friend here, I'd be on my way to aid the loyalists supporting Boba Fett."

"I'm sorry, my friend, but this mission may affect more than just Mandalore." Edaan explained, quickly telling him of his visions, shocking Akku.

"Well that changes things. When do we set off?"

"Soon. First we need to assemble the rest of the team. In the meantime, tell your men to set off to Zygerria. Another teammate can be found there, and I need your boys to scout out the landscape, see what the political climate is there."

Akku finished the rest of his drink and meal, and then nodded in agreement. "I can do that. Boys! Finish what you're doing, and get ready to shove off. We've got a contract to fufill!" His men hoo-ahhed in excitement, and quickly went off to their ships. "Well, where are we off to first?" he asked.

"The Armand Isard Correctional Facility. We have a medic to get, and then to Level 1313, to get our muscle." Edaan replied, as the four quickly set off.

Well, I hope that was entertaining. I hope you enjoyed, as I'm not going to write anymore chapters today, because I've got a test to prepare for. Have a good night, and Long Live the Expanded Universe!