The Crystals of Ilum

by Aria Breuer

While on en route to Ilum, Anakin Skywalker confronts Hondo Ohnaka. Together, they wind up thrown into hyperspace, jettisoned to the Land of Dragons. Is it the will of the Force that brought them here? What secret is Hondo hiding? And what of the hobbit Frodo Baggins' journey to find a set of mysterious rings? Sequel to 'The Heart of the Ocean'. Pre-War of the Ring.

12. Epilogue: The Way to Freedom

This is the last chapter for this story.

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Hondo folded his arms. He did not like cages and this one cage was not as pleasant as some other cages where Ugnaughts were being kept, squealing to be released. He had to admit they had spunk. Someday, he would like to have a piggy humanoid bodyguard with him at all times! This much he hoped for.

He didn't expect a red dragonoid wearing black robes to enter his cage, taking a seat across from him. What was he doing here? He didn't look like Parker Dooley! In fact, he looked a lot meaner.

"What are you doing here?" Hondo asked the red dragonoid, cautious. "This is my cage! Go find your own!"

"I'm here to barter with you, for your freedom," the red dragonoid showed his teeth. "Call me Mordru."

"Mordru, eh?" Hondo scoffed, not liking where this was going. "Look, I know you people. You'll swindle me in about a second."

"It's important that you hear me out. I have a mission for you if you're willing to accept." Mordru said, smiling.

"Yeah? What mission is that?" Hondo asked, curious. "Does it involve money? Because money is no object! I have work to do."

"Oh, but you'll love this offer. It's one of many. That is if you are interested," Mordru offered.

Hondo gave it some thought. This red dragonoid seemed friendly. He was willing to barter for his freedom. That made the space pirate happy! But was it worth it? He really wanted to get out of here and head back to his Weequay gang, but would they understand? Would they lock him up, too?

"What do I have to do?" Hondo said.

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That's it for the fourth part of the first phase of my Epic Struggles series. :)

Thanks goes to the following people who favorited and followed this story: Gracie Miserables. Thanks everyone who took time out of your busy schedules to read this fanfic until the end. It is much appreciated. :)

The next story, before the heroes' team up fanfiction story, is going to focus on Eretria, from the Shannara series, and Peter Pan. The title for that story is pending. The next fanfic is around the same timeline as this fanfic and my other fanfic, The Heart of the Ocean.

Thanks for reading. :) I'll see everyone in the next story. Bye! :)

Aria Breuer