Chapter eight is here and again sorry for taking so long on this. I had to get a lot of stuff done along with making sure I got my financial aid. Hate my college for putting me through so much shit despite passing my courses. Anyways, here we go with the next chapter.
Last time we saw everyone arriving together after being kidnapped. By who? Who kidnapped them? Why were they brought to this world?
And why? Check out the chapter to find out and thanks to everyone for the reviews. I appreciate it and the support for the story. Glad this is going well. Now it is time for the disclaimer.
I don't own anything from Star Wars or from the Aliens vs. Predator universe. I only own my OCs, who appear in this story. Mostly just two of them I believe right now. All right, enjoy the chapter everyone!
Chapter VIII
Unknown location
Half an hour passed since Sherri explained to the others what she believes is going on. She explained that during the time she worked for Kane they discovered a signal that the Hunter used to contact its species if it is captured or killed. They couldn't track the signal back to their home world, but Sherri continued to study it. Wanting to learn more about these creatures and where they are from.
After they discovered they came to this universe once she decided to set up some scanners on different worlds in the galaxy. Planets that she believes would be perfect places to hunt in case they ever returned. She did this in case they ever did come so they can be ready for them and in case they found out about Jake.
Before passing out she began recalling how one of her scanners detected their arrival. However, before she could warn the others everything went black.
"So, you think these Hunters brought us here to hunt us down as part of their game?" Cad Bane asked listening to the story.
"No, I don't think so," said Sherri as she feels something about this feels off. "Normally these Hunters go for prey that they see as worthy to hunt. Prey that they feel can prove themselves to their clan. Prey that will give them the thrill of the hunt. However, they have rules on what they cannot do."
Jake spoke up next to explain about the Hunters. "They don't hunt down unarmed, sick, or pregnant civilians. Much less prey that cannot fight back. This to them is considered to be dishonorable."
Bossk hissed a little when he noticed the boy turning to him. "We hunt worthy pretty as well and we do it honorably."
"Only prey you can hunt and kill easily without them overpowering you," said Ahsoka knowing Bossk is lying.
Bossk goes to attack Ahsoka when Obi Wan stepped forward. "Enough. Now is not the time to fight among ourselves. Right now we have much more important things to worry about."
"Hmm for once I will agree with Kenobi," said Maul who hated to admit this. "However, I do have a question. If what you say is true, boy. That these Hunters have rules and how they obey it then why did they bring your friend here?"
The others turn to Sherri who looks around feeling like the odd person in the group knowing what Maul is saying is true. She cleared her throat and continued.
"Yes, I thought the same thing myself. I don't know why they would bring me here, but the rest of you I can understand. All of you have your own special skills that would make you all worthy prey. Perhaps I was brought here by accident."
Anakin thought didn't feel like this was an accident. He feels something else is up and knew they needed to be careful. Obi Wan felt the same way and knew if the Hunters did bring them here then there must be a reason. Something they are not seeing.
"I think now that we know what we are up against we will need to stick together," Jake suggested as he turns to the criminals. "All of us."
This upsets Anakin and Obi Wan. "Hold on a second. No way are we working with them," said Anakin.
"You took the words out of my mouth, boy," said Maul next as both sides appear ready to fight.
"Enough!" Sherri stepped in next. "Look. I know we all hate each other and want nothing better than to kill the person we hate. However, in case you haven't noticed we are stuck on a planet where we are being hunted down. So, instead of using that energy to kill one another, how about we use it to survive?"
The Jedi and criminals looked at each other knowing working together is a terrible idea. However, the idea of being hunted by a foe they cannot see and on a planet where they have the advantage is worse. So, if they want to survive they have to work together. After they escape then they can go back to killing one another.
"She's right," said Jake as he is the first one to try making peace. "For now we will work together to get off this world. After that we go our separate ways."
Boba turns to the other criminals and then to Jake as he took a step forward to extend his hand. "Just as long as you don't try double-crossing us, demon."
Jake moved his hand up and shook his hand. "Be careful. Otherwise I will show you why I was called the demon."
Sherri lets out a somewhat sigh of relief when she saw things appear to calm down. For now at least.
Jake takes the lead with Boba and Ahsoka behind him. Maul and Kenobi were right behind the group with Sherri behind the bitter enemies. Anakin and Bossk took the rear to make sure no one tries sneaking up on them. Jake suggested the group move this way as to avoid the Hunters from picking them apart.
They continued to make their way through the jungle and began heading in the direction the creatures went to. Good thing for them is they managed to wound a couple so they can follow the blood. Jake is also hoping that if they do find these Hunters they can kill them before they try destroying their ship. If they do then they will be stuck here.
After a few hours of walking the group decide to stop for a few minutes. Jake noticed the tracks are fresh so they shouldn't be too far from the camp of the Hunters. Jake wanted to use this chance to scout the area to make sure they don't run into any sort of traps. If these Hunters use the same skills he learned then if they will set up a trap for them.
Ahsoka sat down on a stump, while Anakin, Sherri, and Obi Wan sat down near her. Maul is seen leaning against a tree as if he is trying to sense the presence of the Hunters. Too bad for him and the Jedi the presence of the Force on this world is too weak. Meaning they won't be able to use it to help them.
Cad Bane, Boba Fett, and Bossk are near Maul checking their ammo. They know they needed to save as much as they can. From what Jake told them saving their ammo is very important when fighting these Hunters. Unfortunately for them they didn't seem to be carrying enough ammunition on them before they were kidnapped.
Jake turns to the criminals and approached them. "So, how's the ammunition looking?"
Cad Bane and Bossk refused to answer the demon, but Boba on the other hand was more willing. "We have only have enough for at least two or three ammunition left. Not exactly enough to take them down."
Jake told them the body of the Yautja can handle being shot at multiple times. Something he had to go through himself when Kane tested him by shooting at him. With their limited ammunition they will need to make their shots count. Since if they miss he can bet the Hunters will make them pay for it.
"We'll have to be careful then and you all better hope not to miss," said Jake as he turns to the others. "I don't suppose you all have any other weapons or equipment we can use?"
Anakin and Obi Wan shook their head as they show the tools they have on their belt. They have only a bit of food in capsules, breather capsule to breath underwater, fibercord grappling hook, & glowrod. Not exactly the tools that might be useful, but Jake can find ways to use them for something.
"We'll make use with what we have," said Jake as he has them put their things away. "Once we get to the camp we'll need to separate," he looks over the weapons the bounty hunters have and got an idea. "Bossk, you will go with Anakin somewhere high so you can be our eye and marksman. If you see any danger then it will be up to you two to give us cover."
Bossk hissed as he didn't like being told what to do by the demon. "Why should I do what you say? And why should I go with the Jedi?"
"To make sure you don't try hitting us," Jake replied as he stood up as did Bossk. "I also don't want a tall target that can be easily killed by them."
"Easily?" Bossk charges at him, but Jake grabs his arm and flips him over.
He pressed his boot down on his chest and moved his spear near his neck. "Also don't want someone who can be easily raddled near me."
Bossk growled in anger as Jake lets him go and he got up. Bane was impressed with what the demon did, but he too didn't like being told what to do. However, this boy and Sherri know about the hunting methods of these creatures. So for now, he'll do what he says…for now.
"What about the rest of us? I take it you have something for us too?"
Jake nods in response before turning to Boba. "I assume your rocket pack works?"
Boba nods in response. "Even the missile if you have something in mind for it."
Jake nods while smiling a little. "We need a distraction. These things use inferred to see. I plan to lure them out so once they are close by for you to fire. Not to hit them, but to use the explosion to distract them and prevent them from seeing for a second."
Sherri interrupted as she got the idea Jake is going for. "You will use that to also expose them and allow Bossk to shoot at them. If the shot won't kill them then it will expose their location?"
Jake nods in response confirming his plan. "Ahsoka will go with Boba to watch his back. Meanwhile, the rest of us will go into the camp to be used as bait. Once the fighting breaks out then we will take them down. After that we will steal their ship and make our escape."
Maul however, has some problems with this plan. "Why not go yourself? Why should we follow you into the camp and risk being out in the open? How do you know they are not waiting for us? And how do you know this plan of yours will work against these creatures who you claim are expert hunters?"
Jake turns his attention to Maul and narrowed his eyes at him. His expression soon turned to a smile as he moves his arm over. "Sure. Let's follow the guy who lost his lower half despite having the high ground. Let's go with the guy who spend years on a garbage world and went mad. Let's go with the guy who got his ass kicked by the Jedi, again. And let's go with the guy who can't even use the Force."
Oh this made Maul mad as he took out his lightsaber in anger and activates it. "Boy. Do not underestimate me and the power of the Dark Side."
Obi Wan, Ahsoka, and Anakin activate their lightsabers as they stood their ground. The bounty hunters though just sat back to watch this. Well, except for Boba. He took out his blaster and aims it at Maul.
Maul noticed this and growled. "You siding with the Jedi, boy? The same ones that killed your father?"
"No," Boba replied. "My father was killed by one Jedi and I will make him pay for what he did. However, I am also not an idiot. We need them to make it off this world. Not kill them and get hunted down by these monsters."
Obi Wan steps in trying to calm things down. "He's right, Maul. As much as you hate me and I hate you. We need to work together. Put aside your rage for once and let's put our skills into getting off this world?"
Maul turns to the Jedi, then to Jake, and then to Boba trying to assess the situation. On one hand he hates Kenobi and wants to kill him along with his little allies. On the other hand he heard stories about Jake and the alien race that he was cloned from. With his lack of connection to the Force he knows he doesn't have much of a choice but to work with those he hates.
"Fine. I will work with you all…for now," he said before deactivating his weapon.
He goes to turn back to the tree when Jake noticed something near his feet. His eyes opened wide as he rushes over to Maul.
"Look out!" he tackles Maul to the ground as Maul tripped a wire.
A large log appeared from the tree above them and came crashing to the ground. The bounty hunters got off the log they were sitting on as it suddenly rolled off. It trips another wire causing spikes to be shot at them. Bossk grabs Boba and Bane then tackles them to the ground as the spikes just barely missed them.
Ahsoka tackles Sherri down as Anakin and Obi Wan leap away to hide behind some trees from the spikes. Suddenly more begin falling down on them from another trip wire. The group begin running around to avoid the falling spikes. Anakin trips another wire as a large branch swings at him with spikes on it.
Thankfully his reflexes allowed him to catch it with his robotic hand. Just inches from piercing him. Obi Wan got away from the spikes, but another wire is triggered as two large logs are swung towards him. Obi Wan jumps up a the logs hit each other and he lands on one of them. Ahsoka and Sherri got out of the way before falling into a pit.
Or at least would have had Ahsoka and Sherri not grabbed the edge of the pit. They look down to find some spikes on the ground. The two women almost fell in until Bossk grabs them both by the arms then pull them out. He got them away from the pit as it seems the trap that were set off has stopped.
Sherri looks up at Bossk and nods her head. "Thank you."
Bossk shrugs his shoulders. "Whatever," he said before they rejoin the others.
Jake helps Maul up as the Sith Lord despite what just happened still accepted the assistance, in anger though. "Thanks."
Jake nods knowing Maul hated being saved, but focused more on what happened as he examines the wire. The others regrouped as they look around as well.
Sherri though noticed something on Bossk's back. Upon further inspection she sees some spikes on his back.
"Hold on! You are wounded," said Sherri as she has Ahsoka help her get Bossk on his knees to check on his injuries. She goes to her bag to get some medical supplies. "They don't appear to be in deep, but need to take them out."
Bossk however hissed in pain when he felt Sherri touch the spikes. "Don't touch them!"
"I have to or you will get an infection," said Sherri as she slaps him in the back of the head and somehow he calms down. "All right. Now, Ahsoka help me with this."
Ahsoka didn't like the idea of helping this Trandoshan, but he did save her life so. "All right, but don't try anything, Bossk."
Bossk just hissed as Anakin also checks on the wire. Boba looks over to notice the traps as well. "You know for a species that are technologically advanced this is not exactly what I would expect these Hunters to set up."
Cad Bane nods in agreement. "This seems different from what we have seen so far from them."
"That's because they didn't do this," said Jake as he got up and turns to the others. "This was made by someone or something else."
"How do you know?" Bane asked.
"Because they depend more on their technology than set traps like these up," said Jake knowing full-well the Hunters and their reliant on their weapons. "These are the types of trap a survivalist would set up or someone with experience."
Anakin nods in agreement with Jake's finding. "He's right. Whoever set these up most likely did it to hide from the Hunters while hoping his traps would work."
"From the looks of things they didn't," said Boba figuring if these traps were not sprung then they didn't work. "Who though? Who set them up?"
Obi Wan walks over near where the traps began and find something. "I think I found who set them up."
Once Bossk was cleared of the spikes the group head over to where Obi Wan is at. There in front of him they find the dead body of a human, wearing a camo uniform, and has a hole in his chest. Jake knew this was from a Plasma Castor. Just from where he got blasted this confirms Sherri's story who brought them here.
Sherri goes to check the strange soldier's uniform. All while the others look on not recognizing it.
"What is that he is wearing?" Ahsoka asked not recognizing the uniform.
"Not sure. It looks like he is a military soldier, but the uniform and symbol on his arm I don't recognize it," said Anakin who has traveled around with Obi Wan before, but the uniform is nothing he has seen before.
Sherri pulls out what appears to be an identification of the soldier. "Special forces, Aaron Drake. Member of the United States army?" Sherri turns to the others wondering if they know the military name. "Is this United States a planet or system?"
Obi Wan shook his head in response. "He must have been brought here like us. Perhaps from another system."
"One far away from ours?" Ahsoka asked as she examines the uniform like the others.
"Most likely," said Sherri as she looks around. "Didn't seem to help him though if they got through it. Still, let's hope our plan works out better than his."
"For all our sake indeed, boy," said Maul towards Jake.
Jake looks down at the body and lets out a small sigh. Knowing full well his plan better work to get them off-world. Otherwise they will end up like this guy. Trapped, hunted, and killed on this world.
An hour later
Jake made his move with the others following his plan. Anakin and Bossk found a hiding spot where they could hide. Ahsoka and Boba Fett also found a secure area where they could fire the missile. However, they will need to wait until the Hunters appear. Meaning, the others will have to lure them out as part of Jake's plan.
Jake, Maul, Cad Bane, Obi Wan, and Sherri enter the camp where they look around. The camp is surrounded by what appears to be trophies of fallen prey. Along with cooked food and plants that could be used for medicine. However, there are no sign of the Hunters. Jake knew though they are here and need to lure them out.
"So, when do we make our move then, boy?" Bane whispered to Jake.
Jake moves his hands up and begins giving him sign language. 'Be patient. They are, but they can understand what we say.'
Bane took the advice and scowled angrily, while Maul tried to call out to the Force or what he can call out to sense the presence of the creatures. Obi Wan does the same thing, but thanks to his encounter with the past Hunters also looked out for any strange image.
Sherri looks around wondering where the Hunters are at when she stopped with what she found. Jake and the others stopped too when they too see what Sherri sees. It appears to be a humanoid alien strapped to a pillar. To Maul, Bane, and Kenobi they never saw this alien before. To Jake and Sherri though they both look like they have seen a ghost.
"Sherri, is that?" Jake asked shocked with what he is seeing.
Sherri nods in response as she grabs a stick from the ground and moves it up. She couldn't tell if it is alive or not, but wanted to be sure. The moment she touched it though the creature woke up and lets out a loud roar at the group causing them to back away. The creature continues to roar as it tries to break free from the chains, but it was too strong.
"What the hell is this thing?" Bane asked as he moves his blaster up.
Jake grabs his hand and moves it away from the creature. "Don't! It's one of the Hunters," he said causing the group to look at him confused.
Jake turns to the creature and begins approaching it. The creature turns to Jake and continued to growl at him until the boy began removing his eye contact. This hid his Yautja eye features so he wouldn't be noticed by other people. Once they were off the creature began to calm down and look at the boy.
The creature now revealed to be a Yautja stares at the boy and noticed a marking on his face. The same marking his kind makes when they have killed a Xenomorph alien. This boy killed one? No, not a boy, but something else perhaps.
Jake moves away though when he heard some movement. He took out his spear and turns to Sherri who knew what this meant.
"Duck!" she shouted as she got down along with the others.
Jake tossed his spear, which is caught by an unseen force. "Bossk, now!"
Bossk sees where the spear is caught and opened fire. Hitting the target causing the cloaking device to get damaged. Revealing the Hunter or what appears to be one. This one though appeared taller than regular Yautja.
This one appears 7ft 8 inches tall, with the Bio-Mask over its face, but its jaw can be seen visible, and it's skin is darker than the normal Yautja.
Maul and Kenobi activate their lightsabers, but hear a whistling sound. They hear more of the hounds appear to attack them. The two use their weapons to attack them, while Sherri takes cover with Cad Bane as he opens fire at the creatures. Jake meanwhile stares right at the Yautja hunter before him and extends his wrist blade.
He charges at the Hunter, but then uses his plasma caster to fire at Jake. Hitting him right in the chest, but thankfully his armor protected him from the blast. He takes it right off as the heat from the beam began going through the armor. The Yautja prepares to fire again, but Jake tosses a Smart Disc destroying the weapon.
The Yautja prepares to attack him when Bossk fired at him again hitting his mask. This caught the Yautja's attention as Jake charges to tackle him, but the Yautja grabs him and tosses him through a nearby boulder.
Bossk prepares to fire again, but Anakin sensed something is wrong and tackles Bossk away as another Hunter appears. Anakin ignites his lightsaber and swings it, but the Hunter grabs his arm and kicks him hard. Sending him into the camp with the others. Boba sees the Hunter and fires his rocket at him, but the Hunter jumps out of the way as the rocket hits a tree.
Ahsoka sensed something behind them and sees something heading their way. Ahsoka activates her lightsaber and Boba opened fire, but the Hunter tosses an explosive device near them. The two leap out of the way as it detonates. Knocking the two away and roll to the camp.
Anakin recovers and helps kills the remaining hounds before helping Ahsoka up. Obi Wan goes to get Boba up as the group begins regrouping. Maul meanwhile leaps over to attack the tall Yautja, but as soon as he swung his weapon the Yautja caught his lightsaber blade. This shocked Maul who couldn't believe this until he saw the creature appears to have some sort of shield around his glove protecting his hand.
The Yautja though used his wrist blade to cut Maul's lightsaber and destroys it. He then grabs him by the neck intending to kill him, but Jake recovers and stabs the creature in the back. The Yautja tosses Maul to the Jedi and grabs slaps Jake away. The two Hunters soon appear as they approach the group.
Cad and Boba open fire, but their weapons bounce off their armor. The two Hunters soon opened fire with their Plasma Casters as the group begins to fall back.
Sherri and Ahsoka go to Jake to help him up. "They are too strong. We need to fall back," said Sherri as Anakin and Obi Wan try using the Force to knock the first Yautja away. "Fall back!"
The two Jedi grab Maul as they try falling back. As they did Bane tries to open fire again, but one of the Plasma Casters hits his weapon and takes his hand. Bane screams in pain as Boba grabs him to lead him away. The first Yautja sees them escaping and grabs the spear the boy tossed and goes to throw it, but then Bossk appears out of nowhere to attack him.
He slashes his hand away and grabs the spear. He tries using it on the Yautja, but the taller hunter grabs it and roars through his mask. Bossk roared back as the two begin fighting.
Boba turns around to see this and yells at his friend. "Bossk! Fall back, now!"
Bossk however refused to go. "Just go! I'll be right behind you!" he shouted back, but Boba knew he was not.
Boba then saw the other two Hunters appear and charge at Bossk. "Look out!"
The two other Hunters use their wrist blades to stab Bossk in the side causing him to scream. Boba wanted to go back, but the others grab him to pull him away and escape. The group continue to run away from the camp and towards the jungle. The group jump over a log and fall down a steep hill before falling into a large lake.
Meanwhile, back at the camp the larger Yautja has the two other Hunters hold down Bossk as he gasps for air. He looks up at the creature as his wrist blade extended from his wrist gauntlet. Bossk though began to laugh as he looks up at the Yautja. As if he isn't afraid of what is going to happen.
"You call yourselves hunters?" he spat out some blood onto the chest of the Yautja. "You are nothing more than a coward."
The Yautja grabs his head and roars before slashing his head off. He holds the severed head up and lets out a loud roar.
Well, that's one down and eight to go. Not good for the group huh? They encounter the Hunters, which are now reveled to be Yautja Predators…or are they? Are they the Super-Predators?
Well, if you saw the Predators 2010 movie then yeah you know the answer to that. Also, yeah, I was going to have Cad go first, but then chose Bossk instead. I hope everyone still liked how this went and the introduction of our human soldier from Earth. Will they meet other humans from Earth too?
Even a crazy one? Well, I have something plan for that so be on the lookout for the next chapter.
I will try not to take too long, but I make no promises. Just letting you all know. If you like how things went then please leave some reviews, but if you didn't then don't leave a flame review please. Take care guys and see you all next time.
