A/N" I do not own or will ever own anything made by Bioware or George Lucas. I have played KOTOR a lot and when the Old Republic came out, I had to pick it up. This is my idea of the Jedi Knight story line."

(As a warning I am aware the grammar is rough at best...believe I know. If you can read through it and still make sense of it, then that's all I am asking for.)

Chapter 7

Welcome Home Tristan

"So...let me ask you something? What it's like being a Jedi?" Asked Ace who appeared from the ship's cockpit and took a seat in front of him.

Tristan shrugged his shoulders. "To be honest...it's not something one can describe in a few words."

"Fair enough,"he said looking down at the pair of light sabers knight Rivers was busy adjusting,"I have already asked your partner and she told me to mind my own business."

Laughing, Tristan leaned back in his chair."Yeah, subtly isn't one of Kira's strong points. I wouldn't take it personal Hawke. She had a rough life before arriving on Tython."

Grabbing a bottle off the side counter, captain Hawke poured himself and a shot and down it quickly. "You still haven't answered my question?"

"Indeed I haven't. How can I can explain this so you will understand it. Being a Jedi is the most rewarding thing any person who can feel the force can aspire to be. It requires a lot of personal sacrifice, and a commitment to help others unconditionally. And often that means risking our own lives for the sake of others"he said noticing the confused look on the smuggler's face.

"Oh I get now,"he added by taking another shot of the blue liquor before shaking his head from a small head rush he got from drinking to fast.

"Have you met a lot of Jedi in your travels?"

"Nah, we don't get a lot of Jedi on Ord Mantell or Nar Shaddaa. I mean, everybody knows who the Jedi are by reputation. Men and women who defend the republic from all threats internal and external. Fearless warriors who wield this all knowing prescience called the Force. Not to mention the ever so dangerous light saber they keep on their sides,"he added with a cocky grin on his face.

"Don't forget about the emotionless and uncaring personality to boot."

Laughing, Ace nodded his head back at him. "Now that's funny. You know most Jedi wouldn't know a joke if it crawled up there light sabers. But there's something different about you."

"Is that a good thing?" He asked standing up and putting on his borrowed smuggler's renown jacket Ace had given to him.

"Yes my friend, it is. You have a certain charisma about you. It allows you to be more approachable then most Jedi. I know because I have developed a certain knack for reading people. It comes with the territory of being a smuggler, as you deal with a lot of unsavory characters. Some who will honor a deal, while others who are more likely to double cross you and leave you dead in the next system,"he explained all the while looking down at the bottle that was in his hands.

It was then Tristan felt Kira approaching from the storage room. Looking to his right, he waited for the door to open a few second before she appeared wearing Mantellian armor given to her by Risha.

(Not bad looking Tristan,) she said inside her head giving him a quick glance.

(I could say the same thing about you.)

Smiling at back him, Kira disappeared around the bend to join Risha inside the cockpit.

Currently, they were traveling in hyperspace and were about 4 hours away from Dantoonie. To help them get past the security checks, Ace gave them some of his spare smuggler armor so when they landed they wouldn't draw too much attention with there Jedi robes. It also meant they would have to put away there light sabers and use standard blasters until they reached the enclave ruins.

Grabbing the pack that held his and Kira's robes in it, knight Rivers put his two light sabers next to Kira's before zipping it back up.

"I hope your secret compartments work,"he said placing the bag on the table for him to put away.

"Hey, don't insult me. You handle the Jedi stuff, and I will handle the smuggling."

Chuckling, Tristan reached down and grabbed the bottle from his hands. Downing a little, he placed the bottle back down and let out a loud belch. "Not bad...Tarisian Ale."

Grinning back at up him, Aniloke set aside the bottle once again. "So...you and this partner of yours?"

"What about her?"

"Come on Jedi knight, I've seen the looks between you two. I would say your more than just partners."

"Attachment is forbidden,"he answered back quickly hoping he would drop the subject.

"Right...and I am virgin."

Sighing, Tristan offered him an amused look. "Me and Kira are force bonded. It allows for us to share thoughts, and feelings together. It also means the force flows easier between us and gives us strength in battle. So yes, we are more closer than most Jedi."

"Alright, alright. No need to get your robes in a twist,"he said standing up and grabbing the pack,"I'll drop it. Besides, who would take a smuggler's word over a Jedi's?"

"Smart man."


Four hours later they pulled out of hyperspace to see the small blockade the Dantoonie forces had set around the planet. If the Empire or the Republic really wanted to they could easily smash the blockade, but like the them the Empire was attempting to gain the planet without resorting to an invasion.

"Looks like we won't have a long wait,"said Corso from the copilot seat as captain Hawke lowered his speed and set them on course to pass security forces screening.

"Stock freighter Ace's Wings, state your business,"came the voice of a stern sounding woman over ship's intercom.

Giving Tristan and Kira a quick look, Ace picked up the receiver. "I've got swoop bike parts I am trying to off load. Not to mention maybe catch up with an old friend of mind."

There was a long chain of silence before the intercom came to life again. "Whatever. Your ship checks out, report to docking bay B12. Be prepared to pass inspection."

"See, like I told you, no problem,"he said with a boyish grin on his face.

Kira simply rolled her eyes. "We still have to pass that inspection. Only then do you get the rest of your money."

"Trust me princess, I haven't forgotten that part."

(God he such an ass,) she said in his head all the while keeping her eyes on the blue planet that was in front of her.

(Awe, he's not that bad.)

(Whatever you say Rivers.)

Slowly, their ship made the planetary decent into the atmosphere. It was the first time Kira got a chance to see the lush farming world. With blue lakes and oceans surrounded by long stretches of land, the planet seem to give off a calm and relaxed prescience to it. But knight Carsen knew the planet had a rough history recently. She had read much about the Jedi Civil War and how the planet was bombarded by Darth Malak attempting to wipe out the Jedi enclave that was there. And again five years later when the Jedi Exile managed to rally the people and stave off a large scale mercenary attack.

"Finally, something other than grass and water,"added Risha spotted the capital city of Garang coming into view.

Compared to Coruscant and some of the larger cities, Garang was small in size. The largest building was the Regent's Palace which was built on the highest point inside the city. A small bazaar distract was to the right along with two residential distracts on the left. Towards the back was the docking boy, and a few factories and company's which provided the majority of the work force for the capital. A large fence stretched the entire length of the city, effectively making the capital self sufficient if necessary.

"T7, you okay in that dingy cargo hold?" Asked Kira bringing up her holo-commicator and using the com-link part of the device.

The astromech gave a series of short beeps before a long one. "Hey I heard that,"added Risha with an annoyed look on her face,"if you don't like it, then shut yourself down."

Right before T7 could response back, Kira cut the com-link. "He's a little too high strong for his own good,"added Tristan offering the ship's mechanic a small smile.

Rolling eyes, she helped Ace set the ship down into there docking bay. Looking down, they could see two dock officers accompanied by three security personae waiting patiently for them to lower back panel.

"Show time Jedi!" He said turning around and clasping the two knights on the shoulder.

Stepping off the ship, they were forced to let security team search them for anything out of the ordinary. Mean while, the two dock officers went aboard scanning the ship for anything illegal. After a extensive search the dock officers came out of Ace's ship and gave the security team a thumbs up.

"Okay captain Hawke, you are free to proceed. A bit of a warning as I see it's been almost 5 years since you last stop here. Security has been tighten in certain areas due to in fighting among the noble families. Regent Markus Yellowstone has issued no weapons policy for the entire government and palace distract. And you will find a few other areas on the planet off limits until things quiet down. Other than that, enjoy your stay on Dantooine,"said the head security officer before turning around and leading the rest of his detail away from his ship.

"Corso, if you would be so kind and get our bags."

Watching him disappear, Kira let Tristan handle the rest of there business they had left with the smuggler. Reaching down, she rubbed the small metal head of of T7, who in return gave her a soft whistle.

"I know T7, he's a good man."

"So my darling, where too next?" She asked offering him a broad grin as he returned from saying goodbye to the smuggler's crew.

Chuckling, he shrugged his shoulders. "I am not sure. I honestly never got a chance to visit the capital with the Rivers estate and lands out towards the northern end of the planet.

It was then T7 gave a small whistle and one beep. "Okay, will fallow you my friend."

Fallowing the small astromech droid out of the docking bay they did their best to act like a happy couple on their honeymoon. Hiding themselves in the force, Kira could sense several strong dark side prescience on the planet confirming the Sith were indeed here.

"It's strange,"he said reaching down and grasping her hand in his,"I haven't felt this prescience in a long time. But its different, much darker than I remember?"

"A friend of yours?"

Taking out the small necklace he always wore, Kira spotted the Twi'lek markings on the front. She had asked him about a long time ago, but all he told her was it was a gift from a friend.

"I just hope I am wrong about this,"he said turning to give her a somber look.

Squeezing his hand, she gave him a reassuring look before T7 went inside the speeder rental place. It wasn't hard to find a speeder to rent that all three of them could safely travel on, although the price had been jacked up do to inflation. After paying the greedy Duros merchant, the two Jedi knights and astromech droid made their way around the back.

"Well my love, this is your home planet,"she said climbing up the speeder and circling her arms around his waist,"led the way."


Despite the stern warning from Duros shop keeper about not going off the path, Kira watched as her boyfriend led them through a dozen or so valleys, ridges, and narrow passes that finally lead them to the former Jedi enclave grounds.

Coming up to a small cave Tristan pulled the rental speeder over. "Why are we stopping here?"

"Before I made it to the ruins, I spent my first night here. Plus...I figured this would give us a chance to change into our Jedi clothes and retrieve our light sabers."

Hopping down the speeder, Kira went over to T7 and released the restraints that kept the little droid from falling off. Giving her a happy whistler the astromech droid used his rockets to hover off the speeder and gently landing on the soft ground.

"Keep an eye out T7 while we go change."

Entering the cave, Kira could see it was rather small in size but did have strange markings on the right and left sides of it.

"Do you know what they mean?" She asked easily removing her smuggler's clothes, and leaving her only dressed in her blue bra and panties.

Tristan shook his head. "Nope, the native Dantari people were forced out of this area almost 4,000 years ago. So your guess is as good as mine,"he added putting his black pants and offering her a bright smile.

Putting on her own red, brown, and bluish skirt Kira slowly turned to see Tristan watched her. "Easy boy, will have time for that later."

Chuckling, he finished putting on his white under shirt, black tunic, and Echani battle armor before grabbing his dark green Jedi robe. Pulling down her reddish brown long sleeve T shirt the rest of the way, she made sure to straighten out her front before grabbing her own light red Jedi robe.

"Here, catch,"he said calmly tossing her viridian green double blade light saber and her single blue light saber she created upon receiving her promotion to Jedi knight.

Catching them, Kira clipped each of her light sabers on her hips. Once Tristan had placed his own viridian green and cyan blue light saber on his belt, they were ready to leave the cave.

Approaching the speeder Tristan shook his head. "I think it will be better it we approach the enclave on foot."

"Hey, I am always up for a little walk."

Heading down the steep hill they were on the two Jedi knights were forced to make a few detours before they find a better way down. Normally, it would have been easy to use the force to easily scale down the cliff face. But since they were still trying to hide their prescience as long as possible they were forced to do things the hard way.

Walking past a group of tamed Kath hounds they both put up there hoods, attempting to act like farmers. Going over a small bridge that extended over the a river, they finally entered the former enclave grounds.

It was then T7 made a sharp noise, getting both of there attention. "We've got company,"she said as the astromech droid made a small antenna come up from it's head trying to locate the signal.

Suddenly the droid pointed towards the east. Immediately both Jedi knights could sense the dark side coming from the troop transport ship which soared over head before landing in the crater filled front part of the enclave. Sticking to edges of the terrain, they moved within the shadows making sure to stay out of sight. Leaning around a small gap in the rock Kira could see about 10 Empire troops pile out and secure the landing.

A small garrison of Dantoonie troopers who were loyal to Reilly's side of the family moved forward with there blaster weapons at the ready. A second later a large male pure blood Sith warrior slowly descended down the back ramp. Reaching the ground, he pulled out his curve handled light saber and ignited the dark red blade. Right behind came three Sith adepts one human male, one human female and a male Zabrak with each of them ignited there single handled red light saber behind there master.

"The new Regent Isabella Rivers has official given the Sith order control of these grounds and everything that is on them. Therefore, I find all of you in violation and are all guilty of trespassing. An offense...that warrants the death penalty,"he said with a sick grin on his face, all the while using the force to project a strong sense of fear towards the local militia forces causing them to turn tale and flee.

(Tristan...this is bad.)

(I know, they have already overthrown old government.)

(I was talking about Sith.)

Instead of responding, Tristan simply grabbed his two light sabers of his belt and started moving forward. Taking a deep breath, Kira grabbed her own double bladed light saber and moved quickly to catch up with her boyfriend.

"Let the cowards run, it makes the killing them even more satisfying,"said the Sith warrior feeding off the terror of the fleeing militia.

"Perhaps it's time you fear your own death Sith!" Shouted a Mandalorian who appeared with a pair of Mandalorian blasters at the ready.

Suddenly, 15 more Mandalorians with jet packs came flying down and landed next to there leader. Pulling out a vast array of weaponry they blocked the main entrance into the ruins of the Jedi temple.

"Fools, stay in formation!" Shouted the Sith at the soldiers who had started to back away from the Mandalorians.

"Awe what's a matter Sith? Are your troopers scared of a real fight,"added the Mandalorian commander hoping to goad the Sith into a fight.

The pure blooded Sith chuckled lightly back at him. "No Mandalorian, I do not fear anything. I am just surprised to find any of your kind here on Dantoonie."

The commander turned around and looked at his fellow warriors before turning back around. "You see Sith, Clan Ordo has a long history battling the republic and it's Jedi Order. And while I could care less about the Republic, the Jedi have long been a worthy opponent. They have earned the respect of the Mandalorians. The Sith on the other hand, no nothing of honor in battle. And are more likely to betray there alias in battle then honor any deal you have with them. While you might have the hatred of the clans on your side for now, I know that won't last. It's only a matter of time before we are fighting you once more. So I figure might as well jump start our future right now!"

Sensing things were coming to a head, Kira and Tristan opened themselves up to the force. Turning on their light sabers they sprinted forward and forced leaped high into the air. Spinning her blade around Knight Carsen landed and impaled the male Zabrak adept right in the middle of the chest. Pulling her blade out of his chest, she spotted her boyfriend dive forward and take the heads off both human adepts before rolling forward and engaging the surprised Sith warrior in combat.

With blaster fire all around her Kira deflected a series of shots by spinning her blade around rapidly easily knocking back a few Empire troopers. Flipping to the right, she cut the weapon hand off a soldier before spinning around her other blade stabbing him in right in the throat. Pulling out her viridian green blade, she thrust out her hand pushing 3 troopers into the nearby rocks.

"Watch it Jedi!" Shouted a Mandalorian when three more Empire troopers fell in rapid succession right in front of her eyes.

"Grenade!" Shouted someone causing knight Carsen to look down and spot the grenade at her feet.

Using the force, she swept the grenade back at the soldier. Before the trooper had any time to react it went off, killing him and his two buddies who were standing too close to him. With every Empire soldier dead, Kira turned her attention back on the intense light saber duel that Tristan was engaging with the Sith warrior. In a blur, knight Rivers roll flipped to his right making contact with his cyan blue blade while bringing up his viridian green saber narrowly missing the pure blooded Sith chest.

Landing on one knee, he stabbed forward with both of his sabers forcing the warrior to jump back in order to avoid his attack. Throwing his cyan blue light saber forward Tristan made the Sith use the force to push it away from him. Charging forward with his viridian green light saber in both hands, Tristan reached out with the force pulling the Sith towards him. Raising his blade over his head, knight Rivers blocked Sith's over head power attack.

"You can't defeat me Jedi!" He shouted trying to use his strength to over power him.

"Already did Sith,"he replied as his cyan light saber came flying back and cut the warrior in half at the hip.

With a stunned look on his face, the pure blood Sith's body fell backwards in two sections. Sighing with relief, Kira turned off her own doubled blade light saber and joined Tristan who was walking over to commander of the Mandalorians.

"Figures you would show up now,"he said reaching up and taking off his helmet,"Ryallack Ordo commander of clan Ordo."

Shaking his head with an amused look, Tristan reached out and took his hand. "It's been a long time Ordo. Jedi Knight Tristan Rivers."

Laughing, Ryallack shook his hand even harder. "I always knew one day I would run into you again. And to be honest...it's makes sense now?"

"How's that?" He asked before Kira playfully elbowed him into the ribs.

"Oh sorry, this is my partner Jedi Knight Kira Carsen."

"A pleasure I am sure,"he said offering her a brief nod,"why don't we walk and talk. I am sure Reilly and captain Walker are expecting you."

Leaving his fellow clansmen to guard the entrance Ryallack began to lead them farther inside the former Jedi enclave.

"Not to look a gift horse in the mouth Ryallack, but what are a group of Mandalorians doing on Dantoonie in the middle of a civil war?"

"Fighting the Sith."

Going past a two Dantoonie militia, the trio entered the lower sub level which despite the damage above was still in decent shape."Come on Mandalorian, we can sense your not telling us the whole truth,"added Kira with a sheepish look on her face.

Stopping, the commander looked around a bit before leaning in close. "In truth...It's personal. I've found her."

"Who?"

"That bitch whose hand you took off in the temple...Angelina Blades. She survived that little jump of hers. I have been looking for these past 10 years and now I finally have my chance at revenge!"

"And you think she is here?" Tristan asked with a concerned look on his face.

"I know she is,"he replied with a grin on his face,"and once I know she is dead then the rest of my fallen clan mates can finally rest in peace."

Looking up, Kira could see the strained look on her partner's face. Searching his feelings, she could feel his mind was troubled. With Tristan being one of the few Jedi to survive the massacre at the Jedi temple on Coruscant, she understood his apprehension. Having only seen flashes and brief images from there shared dreams, Kira could only imagine what it was like to live through it.

(Hey, I am right here,) she said softly inside his head all the while giving off a strong prescience of support and love.

(I know... and thank you.)

Walking a little farther down the hall, Ryallack turned right and entered the former sub-level council chambers. Going inside, Kira caught her first glimpse of Tristan's cousin Reilly. She had long black hair that she wore down to the mid of her back. Her light skin and dark green eyes gave off a strong but yet confident demeanor. Wearing an expensive set of black Cinnagar light armor, Reilly carried a compact Arkanian blaster rifle over her shoulder giving off a vibe that she was ready for battle.

"How are you holding up sergeant Bennington?" She asked the holo-image of a man who looked to be in his late forties wearing an old blue and white Dantoonie armor.

"Could be better,"he said running a hand through his short gray beard,"but it could be a lot worse too."

"How are you set up?" Asked a man in his mid twenties with short blonde hair, blue eyes, and a brown duster over light republic armor.

"Okay for now Captain Walker. We've got at least 75 militia recruits ready and willing to fight if necessary. Although, I am a little worried since a majority of them are laborers and workers who barely even held a weapon, let alone fired one in combat."

Turning around, Reilly finally spotted them staring near the doorway. "Excuse us Sergeant Bennington, I believe the Jedi general Var Suthra mentioned have arrived."

Turning off the holo-commicator, Reilly waved for them to enter the room. "Duchess Reilly Rivers, and this is SIS captain Traze Walker. I am sure you already had a chance to meet our Mandalorian allay Ryallack Ordo and his clan."

"Kira Carsen,"she added reaching out and shaking both of there hands.

"Tristan Rivers."

Immediately Reilly gave him a surprised look. "Wait...it can't be. Tristan, is that you?"

Chuckling, he reached out and embraced his cousin. "I am glad to see your eye sight is still good as ever cousin."

"Smart ass,"she said pulling back with a smile on her face," I glad to see you haven't lost that charming wit of yours! I just surprise that your even still alive? That day you disappeared, your entire family led everyone to believe you drowned in the river. Hell they even had a funeral held for you... mostly for appearances I might add."

Shaking his head, Tristan turned to look at her with an amused look on his face. Smiling back at him, he once again turned his attention on his cousin."It's kinda a long story...but after I ran away I actually hid inside these ruins for about 2 weeks. It was then a Echani Jedi knight named Kayer Luse found me, claiming the force had guided her inside the old enclave. Shortly there after she dropped me off at the Jedi temple for training. It's been 15 years since then, and I will admit...it's not how I thought I would be coming home,"he said with a somber look on his face.

Reilly nodded her head in agreement. "It's still hard for me to grasp myself. Having your whole entire family butchered because they were simply related to each other. And the only reason your alive is because you were off world trying to negotiation some stupid trade deal!"

Reaching out, Traze put a hand on her shoulder. "I am okay Tra. Just...it hard for me to let go of my hatred,"she said wiping a few tears out of the corner of her eyes,"I never imagine how far uncle Blyan was willing to go to silence his critics in order to be the new regent."

"Ahem,"said Ryallack turning everyone's attention on the Mandalorian commander,"I hate to break up this family pity party. But we need to keep our focus on the Sith."

While Kira never really liked Mandalorians, she had to agree he was right about that. "Indeed. Duchess Rivers, before we engaged the Sith they said a new regent had been named...Isabella Rivers."

"Isabella?" Asked captain Walker with a confused look on her face.

"Yeah, right before Tristan killed the Sith warrior he said the new regent Isabella had given this land to the Sith Order."

Reilly and Traze both exchanged worried looks. "I am guess then the rumors we heard are true."

"What rumors?" Asked Kira folding her arms across her chest.

"Well, every time I meant your mother and father I got this strange vibe from them. Like uncle Bylan wasn't all there mentally. Now you tell me she is proclaimed the new regent and that the Sith have finally showed themselves. Which means more than likely Blyan is dead then. I just don't understand why Isabella would turn to the Sith,"she said turning to look at Tristan and Kira.

Sighing heavily, Tristan nodded his head slowly. "My mother use to be a former padawan leaner. To make a long story short, she killed her master and another three Jedi before she was captured. You see...Jedi don't kill there prisoners. So instead, they stripped her of the force and exiled her to a prison colony world."

Looking to her right, Kira could see the annoyed look on the Mandalorian's face. "I realize all of this is a big surprise to you. But what's important now is stopping this new regime and Sith before they can get started. The real question is how we go about it?"

Smiling, knight Rivers turned to look at her. (I like it when you take charge.)

(Shut up,)she added giving him a quick smirk before turning her attention back on the Duchess and captain.

Walking back over to the holo-projector, Reilly made the city of Garang appear. "Well, what I do know is that the coronation of a new reagent is a big deal. So we should have about another 4 to 5 hours before they official crown the new regent. Afterwords, they will deliver a speech to the masses telling them what they plan on doing during there reign."

"Have you been able to reach the Republic?" Asked Kira looking intently at the map.

"No,"replied Traze with a frustrated look,"we believe the Sith have set up some type of jamming device in the back courtyard. But even if we take it off line it would be too late for republic or other Jedi to join us for the battle."

Leaning forward, Tristan ran a hand through his goatee trying to think of a battle strategy "I've got a idea. It's a bit risky, but it should work."

"We all ears cousin."

Taking a deep breath, Tristan made the palace come into better view. "What we need to do is keep Isabella and the Sith occupied. That will give you a chance to take out the jamming device. Regardless if we can reach the Republic for the up coming battle, we still need to get in contact with them so that the Sith can't bring any more reinforcements either."

"But what about all the loyal nobles and security forces already in the city?" Asked captain Walker with a concerned look on his face.

"Well...we can use sergeant Bennington and his militia forces to engage them. If they can keep the local forces preoccupied, it will give us the chance to strike the palace. Meanwhile...me, Kira, and the Mandalorians will attack the palace's front entrance drawing Sith's attention. That should give you and Reilly a chance to take out the array before swinging back up and catching them by surprise,"he said staring at the holo-map before turning around and looking at everyone again.

Reilly gave the Jedi knight a strong look before nodding her head. "Alright, all of that does sound do able. The only problem is we need to free the nobles who have been imprisoned inside the dungeon beneath the Regent's palace. We will need there support if we wish to end this conflict with as little bloodshed as possible."

"Okay, so what's the problem then?" Asked Kira in a calm voice trying her best to hide her frustration in saving a bunch of stuffy nobles.

"When I first arrived back home, I was thrown in jail and accused of treason. They tortured me for a week before captain Walker sneaked in and sprung me out of the dungeon. What's important, they took my signet ring that every River's is given upon their birth. Without it, it will take time getting into the dungeon when the security systems have been in placed,"she explained to them with a worried facially expression.

Smiling, knight Rivers reached inside his robes and pulled out a small ring in his hand. "When I ran away I forgot I still had it on my finger. Even though I wanted to pitch it, something told me to keep for some reason. Now I see it was the will of the force."

Dropping the ring into Reilly's hand, Tristan folded his arms across his chest. "So, are all on board with this plan then?"

"I think so Jedi. Reilly...get in contact with sergeant Benninton and relay the battle plan. I will go and inform the Arc special forces that general Var Suthra set here five days ago. I suggest you three figure out how you are going to launch your diversion attack,"added captain Walker with a confident look on his face before leaving the room to address the republic special forces.

Leaving the Duchess to her business, the two Jedi knights and Mandalorian commander walked out of the room. Heading back up through the sub-level they once again appeared outside the ruined enclave.

"I hope your not upset for volunteering you and your clan without asking first,"said Tristan with a grin on his face.

Laughing, Ryallack grinned back at him. "Please Jedi. I would have been insulted if you didn't let us join you in the thick of battle. The honor me and my clansmen will receive would be a worthy death for any Mandalorian."

Coming back to the Sith transport vessel, Kira looked at her boyfriend. "You thinking about using that?"

"Yeah, actually I am."

Looking down at T7 (who had remain quiet since the battle) she pointed to the ship. "T7, sweep the vessel for any tracking beacons. Also see if you can find anything available on the Sith."

Giving her a few excited beeps, the little astromech droid zoomed past a two Mandalorians and raced up the boarding ramp. It was then she noticed Ryallack was still smiling.

"Something funny Mandalorian?"

"Yeah. Did you honestly believe we only came here with our guns and one ship? I have been waiting to use this one for a while now. Trust me...your going to love this."

Walking away from them Commander Ordo started giving orders to his fellow Mandalorians. Taking the opportunity for them to be alone, Kira gently pulled Tristan away from everyone finding a small quiet place behind a large tree. Sitting down, she patted the ground next to her.

"Your not having second thoughts are you?" He asked looking out into the small mountain range.

"Of course not my love. I just wanted to spend a few more minutes with you...just encase something happens to us."

Putting his arm around her Tristan drew her closer to him. "Kira, if we make it through this...would you marry me?"

Slowly, knight Carsen lifted her head off his shoulder and stared up into his blue eyes."Of course I would. I was just waiting for you ask?"

Smiling down at her, Tristan leaned in close and kissed her with passion. After a few seconds of intense kissing they pulled apart with there foreheads resting against each other. "See sweetheart, now we have to make it back. We have a wedding to attend."

Laughing, she finally pulled away from his forehead with an amused look on her face. "I love you."

"I love you too."

A/n"This is going to be a long story and I am not sure how long it will take me to finish it. So I welcome any reviews and will read each one of them with care, even if they are to address my bad grammar or spelling. As you can always learn from something. Thanks for your time."