Chapter 10: Kavar
Note: For those of you that don't know I am working on three stories now. This one is my secondary at the moment, Star Wars: Rise of the Paladin as my Primary, which involves a little Jolee, a little Mira, some Anakin, and possibly a Revan sighting and I have two more in the works as well as my work with Football and job. Hope you switch over and read Paladin after this. One chapter left and I hope to get it done this week if at all possible. I also just had surgery on my shoulder which is irritating but healing. Thanks for reading.
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On the way to Korriban the Ebon Hawk got a message from Kelborn stating he had received a message from Master Kavar and should return immediately. When the Ebon Hawk touched down the crew, minus Dickson, the droids, and Kreia, immediately got their things together and disembarked into the jungle, toward the Mandalorian camp.
When the group reached the camp Kelborn filled in the group in that a full civil war had broken out on Onderon between the Loyalists led by Queen Talia and the Separatists led by General Vaklu.
"So, we go in, take out Vaklu, and come back. Simple." Mission said as she sat on a crate.
"There are also some Dark Jedi helping Vaklu as well as some large beasts from the jungle." Kelborn informed the group.
"Not so easy then, but far from un-winnable. We need to send a team in." Mandalore instructed.
"In that case my Padawan and I volunteer. When we were brought here I'm sure we were about to be sent on a mission to Naboo to settle a trade dispute. This will be a good learning tool." Qui-Gon offered causing Qinn'Tarra to nod.
"Alright, Master Jinn, and Padawan Kenobi will join me in the assault on the palace." Qinn-Tarra told the group.
"And I know just how to get there. Come with me." Mandalore told the group while walking out of the room.
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"A Basilisk! You salvaged a Basilisk!" Qinn'Tarra yelled in disbelief.
"It's been retrofitted to fit three people. It will be a tight fit but it will get you where you need to go and scare most of those Vaklu troops away." Mandalore told the group.
"I've always wanted one of these things. When do we leave." Qinn'Tarra asked hastily.
"As soon as the cockpit windows shut." Mandalore told her.
"Let's go boys"
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As the Basilisk tore through the sky after entering the Onderon atmosphere the people of Onderon scattered, may to get weapons, others to find cover. Once the Basilisk landed Vaklu's troops set up around the beast, awaiting the Mandalorians that would lie within.
When the canopy of the basilisk shot off Vaklu's troops were shocked to see three Jedi jump into the fray, cutting down enemy troops as they went.
When the three of them reached the sky ramp they were met by two Sith with their lightsabers out and ready. The three Dark Jedi attacked and were quickly outmatched in such a small space as the sky ramp. Qinn'Tarra quickly slashed the force field with her lightsaber running into the field of Onderon Military troops, killing them all quickly.
Once she slashed the next force field down Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon met what appeared to be a more advanced Sith at the top of the ramp and met him head on. The Sith at the top of the ramp was far superior with his Saberstaff than the others were with a blade. He was pushing the Jedi back down the ramp until Obi-Wan force jumped over his head making him turn to his side momentarily to Qui-Gon who quickly jabbed his lightsaber through the Sith's rib cage.
"Nice move Padawan." Qui-Gon told his apprentice while using the Force to help catch his breath.
"Thank you Master." Obi-Wan replied, looking around for Qinn'Tarra.
The two Jedi easily followed the trail of bodies until they found Qinn'Tarra cutting a hole in the palace gate with her lightsaber. Once inside the group came to a large door with a locking mechanism on it.
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"What are they doing Kavar?" Queen Talia asked the Jedi Master as they watched the scene before them.
"It looks like one Jedi is moving off to look for something while my old student and the younger Jedi are using their lightsabers to cut a hole in the door to the throne room." Kavar explained curiously.
"Will they get here before the beast breaks through the force field protecting us?" the queen asked concerned.
"That depends on the power output of their lightsabers, but at the pace they are going I would say that there is a very good possibility of that."
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When Qui-Gon returned Obi-Wan and Qinn'Tarra were just pulling their lightsabers from the heavy metal door. Before Qui-Gon could say anything Obi-Wan kicked the area of the door hoping the door would fall. Instead Obi-Wan let out a series of curses as he limped around the hallway as Qui-Gon covered his face with his hand and groaned at his padawan.
"Force push Obi-Wan, that door is to strong for a foot." Qui-Gon instructed using the Force to push the door through the hole.
As the door flew through creating a gap several groans and cries of pain were heard as the door either hit or fell on several of Vaklu's soldiers.
"Very clever master Jedi. Crush them all to death. Jedi pacifism my ass." The Exile told him as she looked into the room.
"Common misconception, Jedi are not pacifists, we just choose more civilized ways to kill opponents." Qui-Gon retorted as he stepped through.
"I bet you just do it this way so you can have the excuse that you didn't know they were there." Qinn'Tarra shot back as she shot down three troopers.
"I don't know if I should be offended or not." Qui-Gon asked as he deflected blaster fire back at three more troops, killing them.
As Vaklu pulled out his own blaster Obi-Wan decided to enter the battle and slice the blaster in half before leveling his blade at the General's throat.
"Do it Jedi! One move and this planet will continue it's secession from this dieing institution you call a Republic." Vaklu dared Obi-Wan.
"It is not my place to pass judgment on you. That justice will go to your queen." Obi-Wan replied just in time to feel a huge vibration under his feet.
"Not a very good fighter for his size. Next time Vaklu, invest in a stronger beast." The Exile told the General before plunging her lightsaber into the force field.
After a moment the field deactivated, Vaklu being led into the throne room via lightsaber.
"Well, it seems that we have more than one person to thank for this victory today." Master Kavar commented as he, the Queen, the two Jedi and the Exile met in the middle of the room.
"I am sorry but I do not see this as a victory. The people are still divided, and the military is still split, even with General Vaklu in custody this Civil War is not over." Qui-Gon corrected.
"Indeed, and you are?" Kavar asked.
"Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, and this is my padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi." Qui-Gon introduced.
"I am Jedi Master Kavar, one of the last survivors of the Jedi Council and this is Talia, Queen of Onderon. It seems that I am not alone after all." Kavar introduced himself and the Queen.
"Your Majesty, what do you plan on doing with General Vaklu?" Qui-Gon asked while turning his head to look at the queen.
"He will be executed, immediately, on charges of treason." The queen announced.
"You would create a martyr. I suggest you put him on trial, in solitary confinement where his word can not spread. With a fair trial no martyr will be created since the people will find him guilty." Qinn'Tarra suggested to the queen.
The queen sighed knowing the Exile was correct. "Very well, he will stand trial However I do not like it." she told the group.
"You made the just decision your majesty, and your people will understand." Kavar comforted as guards took Vaklu away.
"I only hope." Was her simple answer.
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After Master Kavar answered some questions for the Exile he was interested in speaking with Master Jinn and Padawan Kenobi. After talking to Qui-Gon Master Kavar took Obi-Wan to the side and began working with the Jedi on the lightsaber form Jar'Kai, the art of using the duel lightsaber.
For the next two days the Jedi Master worked with Obi-Wan on the form and nuances of the form, giving Obi-Wan a more than basic understanding of form, enough for him to use it successfully if absolutely necessary.
During that time General Vaklu was tried and convicted of treason and sentenced to Exile on the Dxun Moon by the jury, so that he may die on his feet, what they felt a fitting death to one of the planet's greatest heroes.
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When The Exile, Qui-Gon, and Obi-Wan returned to the Ebon Hawk the rest of the crew was already waiting to leave.
"Where to Chief?" Dickson asked as the Exile entered the cockpit.
"Everyone is meeting on Dantooine, we need to go there and meet with the Masters. Perhaps then we can come up with a plan." Qinn'Tarra explained.
"Right on boss, Dantooine here we come." Dickson said plotting course on the Nav Computer.
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