The Rise of Starkiller
The Dark Side Triad
Hey everyone! Who's looking forward to the Force Awakens? I am!
I'd like to apologize for the wait, it is mostly due to a snafu on my part, I was intending to skip to Blood Sisters, but I forgot about the episode: Always two there are. So here I am with a half-finished chapter under my belt, but on the bright side the wait for the next chapter may not be long, however that depends on the amount of reviews I get :) they do wonders for an author's confidence. And I'm hoping for at least 10 reviews per chapter :D
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The title of this chapter is also the title of what the Seventh Sister, Fifth Brother, and Starkiller are called. Pretty nifty huh?
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Aboard the rebel cruiser Savior….
With the Liberator's destructionand the loss of Commander Sato, a power vacuum was created for Sato's replacement. The briefing room was filled with all possible replacements, including the Mandalorians among the alliance. The room was filled with overlapping conversation, making the dialogue incomprehensive. When Ahsoka Tano entered the room, everyone ceased their banter and paid attention to what the Togruta had to say.
"As you all know, we are here to determine a suitable replacement for Commander Sato, we need a fleet commander in order to get back in the fight." Ahsoka said calmly; a hint of sorrow was evident in her voice.
Surprisingly no one in the room volunteered, they all seemed to shift uncomfortably, and the Jedi couldn't blame them, the position of a fleet commander required courage, years of combat experience, and cunning, something that these militia soldiers didn't have. Ahsoka sighed, she could sense their worry and fear about the position. One hand was raised after two minutes of silence; it belonged to none other than Yitzhak Diluvium.
"I'd like to volunteer my services to the fleet as its commander, Master Tano", Yitzhak gave a salute, "You may not remember me, but I remember you, we fought alongside one another in the Clone Wars after the battle of Mandalore."
"Yitzhak Diluvium, I heard talk about you from your cadets, I guess I didn't believe it until I've seen it." Ahsoka gave a soft smile, "What makes you qualified for the position?"
"I've commanded an army before, I've trained Mandalore's best and brightest, and I'm no stranger to combat, don't let my age fool you." Yitzhak said with a chuckle.
"Very well, until we rescue Sato you will be this fleet's commander", Ahsoka nodded.
"It's an honor to fight alongside you again, ma'am." Yitzhak saluted.
The meeting adjourned shortly after; time was something they didn't have much of, they were being hunted after all. Leonidas approached his mentor; with Sabine not far behind.
"Cadet Trainer to Fleet Commander, huh?" Leonidas joked.
"This is merely temporary, once we get Sato back its back to drill instructor." Yitzhak stated.
"You'll be a great leader." Sabine said with a smile.
"We can only hope", Yitzhak chuckled, "My first order as Fleet Commander is to send you on a mission."
"Who else will be attending this mission, sir!" Sabine and Leonidas saluted in unison.
"The Liberator had the majority of the alliances' medical supplies, I need you two, Jacob, Chopper, and Zeb to go investigate an abandoned Republic medical station; it may have what we need." Yitzhak explained.
"Understood Commander Yitzhak!"
"Good luck you two and keep your guard up, the imperial holonet is abuzz with talk about a Dark Side Triad", Yitzhak said with a great deal of urgency in his voice, "We have every right to assume that Starkiller is one of; if not the leader, of this Triad."
"I'll make sure history doesn't repeat itself." Leonidas replied; remembering the beating he received at the hands of the Assassin.
"Remember what Kanan said, Leonidas?" Sabine asked her boyfriend, "You need to know when not to fight."
"You should listen to Sabine, this Assassin is too powerful to face alone." Yitzhak agreed with Sabine.
Leonidas merely nodded to acknowledge the statement.
"Good, get to it you two, I've sent the coordinates to your helmets' HUDs." Yitzhak saluted before leaving for the bridge.
The Mandalorian Duo contacted their comrades that Yitzhak listed and made their way to the Phantom. When they got to the shuttle they found Ezra stowed away in the cockpit.
"Ezra, what are you doing here?" Sabine asked.
"I need something to do, Rex and Kanan's arguing tends to get on my nerves." Ezra explained as a crash and a series of shouts was heard below.
"I see your point." Leonidas admitted, "I guess we could use the backup, we just have to wait for the others."
Ezra was grateful that they were allowing him to tag along, and sat patiently while he waited for the others to arrive. When they did, they didn't need to ask any questions, the commotion in the Ghost answered any questions they may have had.
"Nice to have you aboard Ezra." Jacob stated.
"Same here Jacob." Ezra nodded.
"Time to go get that supplies." Sabine said with her usual smile as the Phantom detached itself from the Ghost.
Leonidas punched in the coordinates and activated the hyperdrive, making the jump to lightspeed.
Aboard the Bain of the Phantasms….
Starkiller sat in his training room, legs crossed and arms rested on his knees. His helmet was off, revealing his orange eyes and pale skin. His eyes opened when he heard the training room door open.
Brutus and Sunev kneeled before him, "You summoned us, Lord Starkiller?"
"I sense a mouse has come out of its hole", Starkiller stood and looked at his two new allies, "The rebels are attempting to salvage some medical supplies from a medical station abandoned during the Clone Wars. I can sense that Ezra is among them."
"You want him captured, sir?" Sunev asked.
"No, my main interest is in the Mandalorian I fought on Lothal." Starkiller shook his head.
"Leonidas Akaan?" Brutus asked, "Why do you want him?"
"When I fought him I sensed a great darkness he has gone through great lengths to keep locked up, it has only been released once, and that was some time ago on the day of Captain Krunglin's demise", Starkiller explained, "That darkness inside of him can be manipulated to our cause; despite not being force sensitive, he is the one who killed the Grand Inquisitor alongside his brother. Ezra Bridger is secondary." Starkiller ordered.
"You're overall objective is Leonidas, but your immediate objective is to capture the Jedi known as Ezra Bridger." Starkiller continued
"As you command master," Brutus and Sunev said at the same time.
"Do not underestimate Ezra," Starkiller added "he may be young, but he's strong in the Force. TAKE NO CHANCES."
"As you wish, master." Brutus and Sunev said in unison.
"Consider this mission a test, I will accompany you two, I'll see if I can get Leonidas to crack, you two work on Bridger; remember I want them alive."
The two Inquisitors nodded and left, a Stalker Soldier entering not long after.
"Milord, we have executed each of the hostages in front of Sato, he still wouldn't cooperate even knowing that his silence meant a Rebel's death." The soldier reported.
"Then he has left me no choice, he won't survive my last resort, it will a long and painful process." Starkiller chuckled, "But I admire his commitment, he will make a fine example of the fate that awaits the Rebels."
Annnnd that's a wrap! Read review and enjoy!
I'd like to thank Burke23 for his continued support and assistance. It is because of him that I realized my snafu XD. I'd also like to apologize for the short chapter, but I wanted to at least get one in before the Force Awakens. So please be merciful XD!
I hope to get a good amount of reviews, those help shorten the waiting period. So please spread the word because part two of the Dark Side Triad is coming soon!
Glory to Mandalore
