Slave Market

Nar Shaddaa, arguably the most crime polluted city in the entire galaxy. The moon's surface was covered in a large worldwide city. It was a paradise for criminals and smugglers alike. And thats where the crew of the Snow Flake was headed. Jack, being a former smuggler before joining the resistance, had a hunch that if there were slaves to be freed, they could find info there.

The crew dropped into orbit. They found a hangar to keep the ship before they landed. Being a rather unsavory place most of the crew wasn't keen in venturing out into the streets. So Jack and Eugene, both of whom were no strangers to the criminal element, decided to venture out together. Surprisingly Elsa decided to join them, her curiosity piqued. The trio wore heavy cloaks, Elsa making extra sure to hide her lightsaber. The rare weapon would no doubt fetch a handsome price on the blackmarket.

And then the trio set out. They wandered through the city's levels. Jack and Eugene felt quite at ease. They always knew to watch themselves, but as long as you were always aware you'd be fine. Elsa kept darting her head around, taking note of all the illegal activities going on around them. Her fingers twitched for her lightsaber.

Eventually they made their way to a bar. They made their way inside, their noses scrunched at the heavy stench of alcohol and filth. But they strolled up to the counter. They ordered some drinks, the bartender gave them some glasses of some kind of glowing green liquid. Elsa scrunched her nose in disgust while Eugene and Jack clinked their glasses together and started to indulge.

As they did Jack and Eugene kept their eyes open as they scanned the room. Looking for the marks of known slaving organizations.

"Got one," Eugene whispered. Jack took note of a Zabrak wearing the mark of a well known slave organization. Jack nodded. Eugene downed the rest of his drink. "Well, wish me luck," he said standing up. He began hobbling his way over, playing the part of a drunken fool.

"Despicable," Elsa whispered. Jack looked to her. "Slavers. What scum. I remember when a time when slavery was outlawed. Now the Empire turns a blind eye, or even promotes it. If only the Jedi were still around. They wouldn't stand for this."

Jack shrugged. "Things are what they are. And unless we can restore the Republic its not going to change."

Elsa looked to him and cocked a brow. "You've never had dealing with slavers...have you Jack?"

"Heck no. I think its as wrong as you do. I'm a smuggler, but I don't smuggle people," he said in offense. Elsa hummed thoughtfully. Eugene stumbled back to them, laughing and acting intoxicated.

"Zygerrians. Gonna be a slave fair on an outer rim planet a few days from now. Told him I was looking for something exotic. Also said I wanted to sell of a Wookiee," he whispered to them. They nodded in understanding. With that hey all got up to head back to the ship.

"The Zygerrians," Hiccup muttered in disgust.

"Yes," Elsa said with a nod. After informing the group of the info they'd gained the Jedi went to Hiccup's hangar to talk. None of them were happy to hear about the Zygerrians. The Jedi had clashed with them several times and recently during the Clone Wars. Apparently they were thriving in the wake of the Empire's reign, supplying it with a large supply of slaves.

"How awful," Rapunzel whispered.

Hiccup sighed. "So much has changed. The Republic wouldn't have stood for this," Hiccup said clenching a fist.

"No...it wouldn't have," Elsa agreed. "But things are what they are. And until we can restore the Republic, nothing will change," Elsa said with determination. The other Jedi nodded in agreement.

They all wished the Order was still around. They wouldn't have sat by while countless lives were being put in chains. But it wasn't. And until the day it was restored the three Jedi would have to do what they could.

As the crew was heading toward the location of the slave auction that was going to take place in a few days they stopped on a small moon for maintenance. Their new crew member, Toothless, quickly got to work. Studying the intricate wiring and systems of the Snow Flake bit by bit. Then modifying them with tiny adjustments.

"That still amazes me," Jack said aloud as he watched the Wookiee work. He thought he knew everything about his ship and how to get the most out of it. Apparently not. Deciding to let the Wookiee tinker he venture outside. The planet was of a rocky terrain. They touched down on a flat piece to kill some time.

When he got outside he saw Merida and Elsa watching Rapunzel and Hiccup training. At the moment they were doing Force exercises. Rapunzel was balanced on a stack of rocks 10 feet high. She was balancing on one arm, her entire body pointed upward with her legs in the air. He watched as Hiccup spoke to her, directing her to make another stack in front of him.

"Focus. Concentrate. Feel the Force," Hiccup directed to his Padawan.

Elsa smiled as she watched Hiccup teach. She never would have guess her old friend would take on a student. He'd always said he never would. But apparently Rapunzel had the stubbornness to rival even a Berkian like Hiccup. Rapunzel was getting better, that was no lie. But from their point of view she was still not ready to face any of their Sith enemies. With the three of them possibly being all that remained of the Jedi Order they were both protective of the Padawan. And thus weren't willing to risk her life when the two of them could fight in her place.

Rapunzel was sweating heavily as she used the Force to move the rock and balance herself. She grit her teeth in effort, lifting and stacking more and more stones.

"Good. Almost there, one more," Hiccup encourage. Rapunzel nodded. She focused on the last stone, lifting it off the ground and having it hover just above the stack. Everyone watched with anticipation as she began to lower it gently, ensuring not to collapse the stack.

And then Eugene strolled out. Rapunzel looked over to him and lost her concentration. The stone fell, sending the stack off balance and collapsing it. Rapunzel gasped, losing focus once again. She yelped as she started to lose her balance. Her body teetered over and she fell off. Her perch started tumbling down in the process. Everyone gasped as it looked like she was in for a hard collision with the ground.

But before she hit the surface she was caught. She levitated above the ground before she was lifted up and placed on her feet. Hiccup lowered his hand and frowned at her.

"You got distracted Rapunzel. You almost had it."

Rapunzel flushed and looked down at the ground. "Sorry Master," she muttered in shame.

"You need to work on your concentration. Your mind has been scattered lately."

"Yes Master."

Hiccup looked at her sternly. He raised his hand up. "Its all about focus, concentration, calming your mind," the stones around them began to shift. They lifted off the ground and began to swirl around them. Everyone save Elsa gasped at the display. The rocks began to quickly stack themselves, one after another they went up and up until they formed a twenty foot tall tower of rock. It stood straight up, perfectly balanced.

"You'll never be a Knight if you can't center yourself."

"Yes Master."

"Good," Hiccup sighed. "Lets take a break. We'll do some light sparring in about an hour. I suggest you meditate," he advised. She nodded. With that Hiccup turned and made his way back into the ship. Rapunzel watched him go. She sighed, disappointed in herself. He hadn't been wrong. Her mind had been wandering lately.

She turned on her heel and walked away from the ship to find some peace. When she felt she'd walked a sufficient distance she sat down, crossing her legs and closing her eyes. She began to meditate. Trying to find her center. But she found it difficult. One face kept popping up in her mind.

"Hey Rapunzel." Speak of the dark side. She glanced over her shoulder to see Eugene walking up to her. "You ok? he asked in concern.

She blushed and nodded before averting her gaze. Truth be told, he'd been what was distracting her lately. They hadn't spoken about their kiss. And that made her wonder where they stood. What it meant to him. At the same time, she was torn about what it could mean if he had felt something. For she did. She had feelings for him. She liked him. But that was against the code. What would happen if Elsa and Hiccup found out?

Eugene sat down beside her. "Hey, I know you'll get it," he said kindly as he placed a hand on her shoulder. She tensed before relaxing at his touch. She looked to him and saw him smiling at her. She had to know.

"Eugene, what do I mean to you?" she asked nervously.

Eugene cocked a brow. But then he chuckled. "Isn't it obvious?" He reached out to gently cup her face in his hand. Rapunzel froze, she began to blush a deep red as her heart hammered in her chest. And then Eugene leaned in and kissed her. He kissed her soft and tenderly. It wasn't long before Rapunzel fisted her hands in his vest and pulled him closer, deepening their kiss.

That kiss answered her question. And it put her mind at ease.

She found finding her center much easier after that.

Hiccup was in his quarters as he worked on an old astromech droid. He'd found it at the Prime and decided to put it back together. A droid was always handy for co-piloting and system's operations.

The door to his quarters opened and Jack walked in. He looked around. Searching for something.

"Looking for something Jack?" Hiccup asked.

"Can't find Elsa. I swear I checked everywhere," Jack said rubbing his head.

Hiccup shrugged. "Not here."

Jack hummed. He looked down to the droid Hiccup was working on. "Whats with the tin can?"

"Fixing up this droid. Thinking I can use it for my interceptor. Always handy to have a co-pilot," he explained. "Why the interest in Elsa Jack?" Hiccup asked casually.

Jack looked at him like her were mad. "Have you seen her? She's beautiful. I'd thought I'd seen plenty of beautiful women in my travels. But Elsa..." he shook his head. There were no words he could use to describe her. He looked at Hiccup curiously, noting how he and Elsa were quite close. "Hey Hiccup, were you and Elsa ever...you know?"

Hiccup cocked a brow. "Together?" he finished. Jack nodded. "No. The Jedi refrain from romantic relationships. It could mean expulsion. And Elsa is a good comrade and friend. Thats all I've ever seen her as," Hiccup explained with a shrug.

Jack hummed thoughtfully. "Alright. Later Hic," he said as he turned and left.

Hiccup got back to tinkering with his droid. "He's gone Elsa," he said aloud. The cockpit to his Interceptor opened, revealing Elsa.

She got out and sighed. "That man is persistent," she said with a frown.

"Some women would find that quite flattering," Hiccup quipped. She glared at him.

They were silent for a few minutes as Elsa watched Hiccup work. "Hiccup?" He looked up to her and nodded. Elsa blushed, she raised a hand up and began fiddling with her braid nervously. "Am I...beautiful?" she asked awkwardly.

Hiccup flinched in surprise. "Huh?"

Elsa's blush deepened. "Please don't make me say it again."

Hiccup cocked a brow at the strange question. "Why the sudden interest in the way you look Elsa? You've never cared before." Elsa fiddled with her hair some more. Showcasing a rarely seen nervous habit. In the end she only shrugged. Hiccup sighed, trying to find the right words. "Well...yes Elsa. Overall you are quite an attractive woman," he said.

Elsa froze in surprise. Her blush deepened once again. "That makes me happy for some reason," she mumbled.

Hiccup watched his longtime friend in surprise. Had Elsa really not ever considered herself? Elsa was considered by many Knights in the Order to be quite beautiful. She used to draw attention nearly everywhere they went.

Hiccup chuckled. Elsa glared. "What are you laughing at?"

"I'm sorry Elsa. Its just...I've never seen you so concerned with your appearance. Its kind of adorable," he said with a grin.

Elsa flinched. But then her glare returned. "You are mocking me Hiccup?"

"A little. Yes," Hiccup said with a cheeky smile.

"Perhaps we should spar. Hand to hand."

"Is it too late to say I'm sorry?"

"Stand up Hiccup."

"Its too late. Pain. Love it."

An hour later Hiccup came out of the ship to spar with Rapunzel. She, Merida, Jack, and Eugene gasped as they saw him sporting a black eye.

"Oh my-Hiccup! What happened?" Merida asked with concern.

"Yes Hiccup, what did happen?" Elsa asked behind him with an edge in her voice.

Hiccup cleared his throat. "I fell."

On a small mostly uninhabited planet in the Outer Rim a plethora of slavers and buyers gathered. Different slaver guilds were present, as well as various men and women of wealthy backgrounds, but lacking moral character who sought to buy slaves for frivolous tasks they couldn't be bothered with. Or as a mean of showcasing their status.

The largest slavers guild were the cat like Zygerrians. They had the most wide variety of slaves to choose from. From Twi'leks, Togrutas, humans, Zabraks, and many other sentient species who had been taken from their homes and lives and forced into bonds. Ever since the rise of the Empire the Zygerrians had thrived. Anti slavery laws had been done away with, and the Zygerrian people had close ties with the Empire for providing them with all the slaves they could need. They remembered the days in which the Republic, and especially the Jedi, would interfere with their business, going against the natural order of things in the name of what they called 'justice'.

Eugene walked through the markets, barely holding a straight face at the scum all around him. He took breaths to keep himself calm, but his eyes kept darting around to the slaves around him. Men, women, and even children. Scared and frightened, desperately clinging to family members as they were sold off and separated from each other. As he walked he was being trailed behind by Toothless, the large black furred Wookiee was in chains, keeping his head down in an act of submission. But he was just as disgusted, wanting to save these people as much as Eugene.

Eugene made his way to the Zygerrian slavers, he presented his slave Toothless, drawing a crowd as the Zygerrians examined his specimen. They rarely got the chance to have a Wookiee in their stock. The Trandoshan people had capitalized the Wookiee slave market.

As many of the people were focused on the Wookiee and Eugene a cloaked figure in blue walked through the market. As she went the cages holding the slaves began to freeze over. As did the captives' chains. They got so cold that they became brittle and broke. Many of the slaves suddenly found themselves free.

"Hey, who are you?" a Zygerrian called as he grabbed the woman by the shoulder. As soon as his hand touched her shoulder she grabbed his arm and flipped him over her shoulder and slammed him into the ground. Before he could get up he found himself stuck, his hands and feet frozen to the ground beneath him. His comrades witnessed the scuffle and ran to assist him, they aimed their blasters at the woman, only to find them ripped from their grasp. They were stunned for a second before she was suddenly among them.

Her fists flew, landing a flurry of punches to one Zygerrian's stomach before he could react. Then she struck him under the jaw before knocking him out with a roundhouse kick. One of his friends tried to help but she dropped to the floor and swept his legs out from under him. He landed on his back before he too was trapped.

The final Zygerrian released a battle cry as he attacked. He threw punch after punch, only to have them blocked and parried. Getting annoyed he drew a dagger. He stabbed at her but she jerked to the side before chopping his wrist, loosening his grip on his dagger before she delivered a spinning jump kick to his jaw.

At this point many Zygerrians started running to assist. But some of the slaves decided to use the opportunity to revolt. They attacked their captors, grabbing at and tearing their weapons from their grip before turning on them. Using the opportunity to fight for their freedom.

Some of the slavers started to load into their ships, ready to move out to a safer gathering place. But before they could get off the ground they found their ships fired upon. A black fighter made a pass overhead, deadly accurate as it shot out engines. Disabling them. Some of the Zygerrian slave ships did manage to get airborne however. They began making their ascent, getting into orbit when suddenly ships exited hyperspace right in front of their path.

The rebel transporter ships locked on as they began to open fire of the freight ships. They made sure to only aim for the engines, temporarily disabling them so they could not flee. Then they began moving in, docking with the ships to rescue the captives.

On one such ship Merida and Rapunzel stood side by side as a line of rebels waited behind them. Rapunzel readied her lightsabers as they awaited the docking hatch to open and give them access to the Zygerrian ship's interior. When they began opening Merida shouted a command.

"Shields up!" she commanded. The rebels obeyed, raising thick metal slabs of steel. Merida ducked behind a rebel as the doors finally opened. "Fire!" Laser fire started flying back and forth between the rebels and the Zygerrian slavers. And in the midst of it Rapunzel charged forward, her yellow and pink lightsaber were blurs of color as she deflected fire back at the enemy forces. Soon she was cutting them down. The rebels advanced with her leading the charge, they made their way through the ship, letting the Jedi get in close as they provided cover fire. The groups split off, one going to free the slaves while the rest went to the flight deck to apprehend the crewmen.

As they neared the door to the cockpit Merida held her bow in hand. Grabbing an explosive charge tipped arrow she took aim and fired. The arrow flew at incredible speed and power in part to the electromagnetic orbs flinging the arrow at much higher velocities and speeds that Merida could normally produce with her own strength. The doors was blown inwards. Merida switched her bow to plasma arrows, generating them as she pulled back on the drawstring. She took aim at the Zygerrians, hitting them with deadly accuracy.

Rapunzel threw the Zygerrian captain against the wall. He slumped to the floor before looking up to find her golden lightsaber in his face. He snarled angrily. He couldn't believe it.

They were back.

"Jedi!"

Back on the ground a few hundred pounds of furry muscle was wreaking havoc. Zygerrians were being batted around left and right by Toothless' unmatched strength. The Wookiee roared, destroying speeders and ripping open cages as he freed more slaves. He knew what it was like to live in chains. No being should have to suffer that fate.

Eugene ducked behind machinery as he fired at the slavers. A shout made him turn around. He yelped as he ducked a swing to his head by an angry Zygerrian. The Zygerrian punched him across the jaw, showcasing the vast Zygerrian strength as he nearly fainted from the single strike. The Zygerrian bared his teeth as raised a hand up to beat him. But suddenly he stiffened and cried out as he was shocked from behind.

He collapsed, revealing Jack behind him. Metal staff in hand and crackling with electricity.

"Thanks," Eugene said as he rubbed his jaw.

"No prob," Jack replied.

Soon more rebels landed. The slavers were forced to surrender, dropping their weapons and then to their knees. At Elsa's feet were at least thirty Zygerrian slavers. They were either unconscious or frozen to the ground. The last Zygerrian struggled as he was being held above the ground by Elsa's power. He looked down at her and snarled.

"You were all supposed to be dead. Cursed Jedi!" he spat at her.

Elsa threw back her hood. She smiled. "We have returned," was all she said before he threw him to the ground hard enough to knock him out.

With that she looked around to see the rebels apprehending the slavers and freeing the slaves. She smiled to herself. This felt good. To protect and help the innocent. This was what Jedi did.

And once the Republic and the Order was restored they'd change it all back to the way it should be. That she swore to herself.

"He's resisting giving us any information," a rebel told Merida. Merida frowned as she looked inside a holding cell to one of their Zygerrian captives. They were interrogating their prisoners. Trying to find the location of more slave markets and outposts. But the male was stubborn.

She looked back to the Jedi. "Any ideas?"

The three Jedi looked at the man before exchanging a glance. "His will is strong. I'm not sure if our mind tricks would work," Hiccup said as he bowed his head in thought.

"Agreed," Elsa said with a nod.

"What about if we all tried it at once?" Rapunzel suggested. The Knights looked at her before exchanging a glance. It was dangerous to try. It could damage his mind. But they were trying to save lives. They nodded.

They all entered the cell. Hiccup stood in the middle with Rapunzel and Elsa to his sides. The rebels stood back and watched.

The Jedi closed their eyes. They raised a hand up and focused on the Zygerrian's mind.

Rapunzel went first. "You will tell us everything we want to know," she commanded. The Zygerrian smirked and snorted, unimpressed.

Then Elsa went. "You will tell us everything we want to know," she commanded. The Zygerrian's smile faded. He shook his head and creased his brow. He began to sweat and struggle against his bonds as he felt something invading his mind, battering away his will.

"You will tell us everything we want to know," Hiccup commanded. The Zygerrian's struggling increased. He shook his head violently, muttering to himself, demanding the Jedi stop their invasion of his mind.

"And you will tell us...NOW!" All three Jedi commanded at once. Their voices seemed to echo, coming out together as one powerful Zygerrian went slack. His eyes glazed over and he looked to be in a daze. And then the information started pouring out of him.

The Jedi nodded in satisfaction. The exited the cell, ignoring the looks of the shocked rebels.

Jack was the first to say it. "Man...you guys are terrifying," he said with a shudder. The Jedi chuckled a little. But then a commotion drew their attention. They looked down the hall to see an alien approaching them.

She looked to be in distress. She was a strange alien covered in green feathers and fast beating wings that held her just above the ground. She was likely a slave they'd just freed. The rebels tried to calm her down but she made a beeline for the Jedi. She hovered in front of them, her eyes wide and frantic.

"Oh thank goodness, Jedi! We believed you all dead. Please help me," the woman cried.

"Calm down ma'am. What is it you need?"

"Oh yes. I am a Kinnaran from the planet Punjam Hy Loo. Its terrible, our queen was captured!" she cried. The Jedi listened intently as she told her story. Her people were a fairy bird like race from Punjam Hy Loo. They'd remained neutral during the war and kept the Empire out of their affairs under their queen's decision. But then the Empire began proposing a treaty with their people.

The queen left the planet with her guard. But she was quickly betrayed and sold into slavery. Her guard was mostly killed save for a few members. All in hopes that the loss of their queen would weaken her people. The Kinnaran assured the Jedi that her people were not so weak willed as to fall without their queen. But they needed to get her back before they began to lose hope.

"What's your queen's name?" Hiccup asked curiously.

"Queen Toothiana. Queen of the Kinnaran people. Please Jedi, I beg you to help us," the woman pleaded.

The Jedi nodded in understanding. They went back to the Zygerrian and interrogated him once again. They asked about the Kinnaran queen and he revealed she was sold to a king on the planet of Quarzite. The Jedi relayed the info to Merida who agreed to help the Kinnaran people.

This could be something big. The ruler of an entire planet indebted to them. Of course it was more than that. They were doing it because it was the right thing to do. But they would be lying if they weren't hoping to form a powerful ally in the war against the Empire. Leaving the rest of the rebels to transport the slaves to their respective homes or safe zones where they would not likely be recaptured the crew set out for Quarzite.

Intent of rescuing the Queen of the Kinnaran people.

New chap. Sorry people. There will be no Hiccelsa. I don't know what made you assume that. The parings are Merricup, Jelsa, and Eugene x Rapunzel (cuz I like it better than Jackunzel honestly) The Kinnarans look like Toothiana, or larger version of her fairies. If you don't know what a Zyggerian looks like, google it.

Silverwolfe: Did you not read that Merida's planet is under Imperial occupation? They can't just pop in fr a visit. She's a rebel leader.

Guest: They're acting more like older siblings. They are posibly the last of the Jedi. So they want to protect each other as best they can.

Other Guest: Elsa was not taken at infacny, so her family was aware she was a Jedi. Despite the rules agaisnt attachement she'd visit with her sister from time to time and played a small part in her planet's politics when her parents died up until the rise of the Empire. The Jedi do make some exceptions for certain codes