Alright yall. It has been a year of my test story Terran. and yall are still here, so obviously I have been doing a great ass job. Yay me. So last take off with Shaak Ti being bold and giving up her lightsaber, let's see what happens
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Shaak Ti
"But first you must sign the Contract." As he says this another guy brought out a piece of paper and a knife. I walked over an looked it. It states that upon signing this contract you will adhere to all rules of this allegiance. One, that you in no way endanger or harm a member of the togorian race without express permission from a royal guard commander or higher. Two, you adhere to all rules and regulations while in our space. Three, Upon agreeing to this contract there to be a six month probation for any exchange of information or technology. Changes can be made by the Margrave. It then goes on from there up to about law fifty. "Alright then I accept your terms." I said to him. "Then let's us begin." He takes the knife cuts across his thumb and then placed it on the paper. He handed me the knife and I proceed to do the same. "The contract is complete, we will see if this is for the better or not." He says as he left. "I need to go tell the people about this." The queen says to Devin as she left. After her everyone except Devin has left. He walks over and stood right in front of me with a smile. "I'm glad things worked out." He says to me. "I am as well. Hopefully this will be the basis of a more solid alliance between us." I responded. "But still, don't you think it was a bit reckless throwing your lightsaber away like that." He asked. "That is actually partly your fault." I said with a smile. He looked confused and was about to ask me something when someone burst into the room. "Sir we have an intruder in the hanger deck!" Devin rushed out to follow the crewman and I followed him.
Devin Smith
I rushed to the hanger bay to see a who crowd of soldiers and droids gather near a hanger door. As I came up they parted ways to let me and Shaak Ti through. When I reached the center I see my command crew here, and all of them was looking at a figure in a cloak. "Sir this guy doesn't feel right." Godor says. "I agree master his force pressure is dense like yours, maybe more." Elyn followed up. Now that that the mentioned it something about him does seems dangerous, even Shaak Ti is a little tense. I walked up to him and he seems to taken notice of me. "Ah and who might you be." He asked. "Considering your intruding on my ship, is it not polite to identify yourself first." I said. "My apologies, time away from civilization seems to have dulled my manners." He says as he removes his cloak revealing a human man with white skin, darkish brown hair, and golden eyes. He appears to stand six foot seven, and carried two lightsabers and two saber staff so he would indeed would be a difficult opponent. "My name is Andrew Henderson." He says. After he said his name I got a mixed reaction from the crew. The Togorian crew relaxed, while the CIS looked terrified. "Ah so your finally back." Telanna says as she walked up next to me. "Is that you Telanna, my how you grown. I must have been gone longer than I thought if you grew up old enough to be in the military." He says. "You two know each other?" I asked. "Yea he has helped our people several times when others tried to invade our system before the clone wars. He was also a friend of the late margrave back during his childhood." "Yea, I heard he has passed away and now a human is the new margrave. I assume this man is him." He says as he looked at me. The more I look at him the more something felt off. "Yes this is Margrave Devin Smith." Telanna introduced me. "Hmm, baring the fact that he is a margrave…Compared to the others here he seems rather lacking, one could assume him to be weakest of the Margraves before him.
Godor and Elyn stepped up. "How dare you say that about Master Smith." Elyn says in anger. "You will pay for your insolence." Godor followed. They both activated their lightsabers and charged at him. I would have stopped them but I was curious on how it would play out. Elyn was using fast paced lightsaber strikes while Godor used heavy ones. They worked pretty well together and our recent campaign made them more aware of their strength and weakness. But their a problem, their movement were perfect yet they are not landing a hit, he has yet to draw one weapon yet. Then the unthinkable happened. Godor changed from a slow speed to a high speed in the last second but he used one finger to stop it. Godor was trying his best to push his lightsaber down, but it didn't budge. Then Andrew swiped his finger down and deactivated his lightsaber, then forced push Godor into a wall. Elyn picked up the pace even faster determined to land a hit. He just force held her in position as he walked over behind her. Before force pushing her to the same wall Godor hit.
Seeing enough I walked past Andrew and over to where Godor and Elyn was to see if they were ok. After I confirm there was no injuries I walked back over to Andrew and looked at him. "Quite the show." I said. "I am pleased you enjoyed, but I must say you are quite calm to walk over to me like this." He says. "Well I'm that quick to fight a hologram…or should I say astro-projection." I said. He smiled and responded. "I see, how did you figure it out." "Well to put it plainly, I can sense everybody on the ship, where they are at and where they are going. Not only did you presence just showed up, it was clearly stronger than the rest. As far as figuring out if its astro projection it was a more simpler matter. If you was a hologram you wouldn't need to evade the attack, much less react to it. While it is possible to use the force through a hologram, you wouldn't need it. Therefor if you was to astro project yourself, your mind would be here while you body is not. Though even still your movements were too precise, like you was watching the events unfold and actively manipulated it. Which brings me to the conclusion that you are not even on the ship…at least not yet." "I am now impressed. Guess they are in better hands than I thought." He says as he walked over to a hanger bay door and opened it with the force. The ray shield automatically activated to keep everyone from being sucked out and a ship comes flying in.
When the ship landed the astral projection disappeared. As Andrew walked out the ship I felt his real force presence. It was indeed strong, how strong I don't know. "It's wonderful to meet someone who can properly deduct a situation. But tell me, why didn't the rest of them rush to defend your honor while I insult you." He asked me. I looked around and no one wanted to look me in the eye. I simply smiled. "The togorian people respect strength above all else. That's why the strongest are considered royalty while the average live peaceful lives. That's why their military is strong and their leadership stronger. They respect your strength and friendship enough to not attack even when their Margrave is insulted." I said. The Togorian raised their head. "These Cis military have spent their lives following under Sith lords who would use their powers to punish and killed countless of their commanders. Their sense of fear has granted them the ability to decern a threat to great for them to confront directly. Making them smart as well as resilient to the face of danger. I am not upset they didn't rush to defend me, I am in fact happy to know they would use wise judgement." I said. Everyone seems more relax, even happy. "I see, and what of these two?" He asked as Elyn and Godor walked back over to me. "You knew I would be too much to handle for them yet you let them attack. Why?" "I simply wanted to know how you would handle the fight. These two are apprentices of mine, but they make the best tag team." I said. He smiled "Interesting, but as much as I would love to explain why I'm here I would like to pay my respect to the late Margrave." He says. "Of course. Telanna, Kotkin, since you two know him the best why don't you show him to his quarters. I'm sure you could use the time to catch up." I said. "As you wish Devin." Kotkin says as he and Telanna walks over Andrew to escort him. "The rest of you prep the ship and resupply anything we need. Afterwards have some time off, you all deserve it." They were all excited that all get to have a little break every and began to disperse to get to work. Shaak Ti, Elyn, Godor, and Jaina were left. "Sorry master." Elyn says. "For what?" I asked. "We failed to land a hit on him, but more than that we failed to see he wasn't there." Godor says. "Listen you two. You did the best you can and never gave in the face of adversity, that's all I asked for. That's why you two do me proud to have you both as my apprentice." I said as I place a hand on their soldiers and gave them a smile. I told Jaina to take them to medical to get them check out. I watch as they left. Jaina looked back as if she wanted to say something but didn't. But I can tell by her face that she is happy I am back. "They really adore you." Shaak Ti says. "I try to make myself worthy of their adoration. Despite everything, they were the first to receive me, it's only natural for me to do my best for them." I said as I turned to face her. "Speaking of which, back on your ship. That kiss you gave me, what was that about." I asked and she blushed a little. "It was a spur of the moment. I wanted to confirm something and I did." She says as she begins to walk away. "And what did it confirm?" I asked. "My feelings…when you are ready to leave I'll be waiting on my ship." She says as she left.
Shaak Ti
It does indeed confirm my feelings. It confirms that I really do love him. I have lived my entire life for the Jedi. I learned, I stumbled, and I endured for the Jedi. It was all I ever know. There was times I was approached for a relationships, I had plenty of chances, but I didn't even persue them. I followed the Jedi code to the letter and made sure not to form any attachments. Yet it all changed when I met him…He had a raw ability to rally people in a hopeless situation, even when he was surrounded by people more skilled than him. When we first fought, his form was sloppy but his will was unbreakable to the point where it overwhelmed me. While we Jedi see feelings as taboo and a means to the dark side, he let his run wild. Though his whole purpose was center around one thing, to protect. He was willing to give up himself if it meant he can protect the things he care about. When his people are hurt, his anger is released. Though he would still show enough compassion to give the people close to his enemy to back off.
The more I think about Devin, the more that I know I love him. But I can't let him know not yet. I need to know where he stands before I do. I need to know where I would stand if I be with him.
Elyn Hygar
Me and Godor were in med bay resting. "I hate that guy!" I shouted. "I agree his attitude towards Master Smith is unwarranted, but he is undeniably strong." Godor agrees. "I bet master could take him, he could take on anybody and win." I claimed "I don't know, Andrew is a strange on, I feel like he on a whole different level. It would be a tough fight." Godor says. "Are you doubting he could beat that asshole." I yell, kind of annoyed at his comment. "Not at all, I'm just saying that he may be a tough guy to take down." He says. "The only person who can give him trouble is Master Yoda." I say. It was silent for awhile. "Have you told Master Smith yet." He asked me. "Told him what?" I asked. "How much you like him." "Don't be ridiculous, I'm not going to tell him." "Why would I, he is attracted to stronger more beautiful women than me. Celene was the perfect women for him, until the separatist planned her death. Asajj was attractive…to an extent. I bet Master Shaak Ti wouldn't mind someone like him, but it's unlikely since she is a Jedi master. All of them are crazy strong. No, I am happy enough that he wants me by his side. I won't ask for more or less." I told him. "Even if that's the case he may be interested in you. Tell him." He says.
"Tell who what?" We both look over to see Devin at the doorway. I froze not knowing how much he heard. "She wanted to tell Andrew how much she hates him." Godor says. Devin laughed. "I can imagine she would hate him, I don't like him much myself either. Though despite what he says about us, he did come in peace. Unless he does not openly try to fight us, I have no reason to deny him of his request." He says. He looked at both of us, examine to see if we have heal properly. "So what brings you here master." I asked while he sat next to me. "Well, Elyn I am about to travel to Coruscant with Ms. Shaak Ti, to finalize our truce. Since you are familiar with the place I thought maybe you would like to come with me." He asked. "I will gladly go with you master. Anywhere you go I will follow you." I proclaimed. "Oh? Even to a private and dark little corner?" He smiled mischievously. I could feel my face flush at the thought of what he could do in such a scenario. "Master should you really be teasing her like." Godor asked. "What. She says her body and soul belonged to me. Who am to reject what she wants to give." He remembers! "Master…" I called out to him, and smiled at me. He looked off to the side with a blank stare, then held the necklace through his shirt. He still sad about what happened, and he probably blames himself. Just as I was about to reach for him he got up. "Well, you rest up Elyn because we will start our mission the moment you wake up." He says to me. "Of course master." I replied. With that he left. "Ok Elyn, you need to tell him now. I can't stand seeing master this venerable." Godor says. "You may be right, I probably should. But not now, It's too soon for it." I said. I respect Celene too much to go after him now. Though if I ever see Asajj again, I will kill her. Then there is Jaina I noticed she been stalking master more, more so since he gotten back. Is it possible she feels the same way I do for master as I do, or is she taking the boss, employee thing a bit farther. If it's the former, then I may have more competition than I thought. But then again, it probably wouldn't be a bad thing…either way me and her need to talk.
Eight hours later
Devin Smith
Me and Elyn just boarded Shaak Ti ship. I left Telanna in charge of the Imperium just case Doku tries to pull a fast one again. I gave a commedations for Kotkin quick thinking in naming himself Margrave in order to keep every calm. Though I may have him keep the position and I become the ambassador if this truce does well. Our guest Andrew says that wants to speak to mean upon my return from Coruscant. I wonder what he wants with me. Shaak Ti was escorting me and Elyn to our Quarters when a couple clones called out to Elyn. I guess their old friends. She looked like she wanted to stay and talk but was staring at me like she was worried. "Don't worry Elyn, you can catch up to me later, go ahead and catch up." She smiled as she bowed and left with the clones. I however was escorted back to my quarters with Shaak Ti. I went inside my room and laid my stuff down, but I didn't have to turn around to know that she was behind me. "I need you to clarify something for me. What did you mean when you said I became more than an attachment?" I asked. "I don't believe it would be wise if I told you now." I wanted to push it but then I thought about something. "I guessing the reason you can't tell me has something to do with Jedi counsel?" I asked as I turned around to face her. "Yes. All I can say is that you will probably tested before the council. To see if you can be taught our ways." She says as she turned around and leaves. I walked over and locked the door. I forced pulled a vent down and Jaina falls to the floor. "So I see you been enjoying watching me from up there. Is it fun watching me wherever I go or is there another reason?" I asked as she staggers up to her feet. "Well…I…I value you as my sole client, I just wanted to make sure your safe and taken care of." She says while avoiding eye contact. "I guess it includes watching me eat, sleep and shower?" I said as I walked over to the bar to get a couple drinks. "How did you..." she started. "know you were there? Jaina I was trained by an Assassin, you tend to pick up a few things." I said as I gave her a drink and sat on my bed. "So tell me why are you stalking me?" I asked while laying back relaxing on my bed. She sat down near the other end with a flustered look on her face. "Sir I must ask, did you use any mind tricks on me?" She asked. "Why would you ask that?" I asked back. "Well, Sir I…seem to be distracted every time your nearby. I can't help but wonder if your safe, or if you needed anything. Ever since you came back I was watching you to make sure no harm came to you." She explains. It seems like everyone got hit with the feels. Everyone has been different upon my return. Kotkin told me when Doku announced my death that everyone became sadden. He also mentions how he could feel the moral of the crew going down. I wondered how Jaina reacted to all the news. But for now I need to cheer her up. "I see…Tell me how much of me did you see while spying on me in the bathroom." I teased. She blushed a little. "…enough…" I laughed a little. I seen an assassin blush, a Jedi master and apprentice blush and now a bounty hunter. "You know you could have just asked if you wanted to see me naked. Heck you could just walk in and I wouldn't mind." He face turned completely red, and I laughed. "S-Sir I, don't know if it's appropriate. Your my boss I couldn't ask for something like that." She says. "Yet as your boss, I allow you to ask for anything and do anything that pleases you. Are you saying there is nothing you want to ask of me?" I asked mischievously. "No, I mean yes, I uh…well…" She stumbles with her words, then became silent. "If it's really ok… could I lay next to you?" She asked. I opened my arms and laid next to me. I wrapped my arms around my shoulder and she placed a hand on my chest. She felt stiff at first but eventually relaxed. "…Devin…" she called out . "Yes?" "Please don't put me out of work." She says as she held onto me tighter. "I wouldn't dream of it." I responded. "Also pay attention to Elyn. She cares for you more than you realize." She says. I wonder what she meant by that.
After about an hour she fell asleep. I sneaked away and covered her with the bedsheets. As I exited my room I saw Elyn over on the opposite wall. I just started walking and she followed me. "So am I to assume you knew she was going to come." I asked. "Yes, though I didn't expect her to follow you to your room. Did she do anything." She asked. "Besides being a closet perv, nothing harmful." Elyn looks deep in thought. "You should pay attention to her more. She cares for you more than either of you realize." She says. "You know she says the exact same thing you did. About you caring about me more than I realize. What did she mean by that?" I asked. She paused before answering. "It means no matter where you go or who your with, I'll always stay by your side, master." I sensed there was more to it but I left that alone. "Elyn, I can't say it enough how much I appreciate you. I can always count on you for everything." She smiled brightly. I walked her back to her room, as she walked in she turned around as though she wanted to say something. But she didn't. She closed her door and I began walking around. I found my way back to the hanger deck where I saw several clones on duty. "Your not suppose to be here Sith!" A clone behind me says. "I only wish to find a place to meditate, your welcome to escort me if you wish." I said. They looked at each other and then one of them took the lead while the other stay behind me with guns raised. I followed the one clone to a large window with a view of space. "You may meditate here, but we will be here to make sure you don't try anything." Th clone says. "Of course, thank you." I said. I sat and begin to think about what been going on. I made everyone worried because I almost died. Kanira was clearly upset, Kotkin was more than relieved he didn't have to take over, Telanna practically broke out in tears after seeing me. I'm guessing after what happen with Celene she was happy she didn't loss me too. Elyn and Godor, are happy, but they are seriously stepping up their protection detail. Then there is Jaina, my resident stalker. Even she didn't want to take her eyes off me for a second. I should take care not to hurt them again.
Just then I felt someone coming, I opened my eyes and look to see who it was. It was a blue Twi'lek, and judging her force pressure, a skilled Jedi. "So you're the famous Devin Smith that has Shaak Ti heart." She says. "You seem to have caught me at a disadvantage, who might you be." I asked. "My apologies. Jedi Master Aayla Secura. But please call me Aayla." She says kindly. "Aayla, well I think I'm more famouse for bringing the republic close to ruin. As far as I know Ms. Shaak Ti still has her heart." I said bluntly. She smiled as she dismissed the clones. "She told me that you two kissed." She says. I didn't know it was worthy of sharing among Jedi but I guess that's not for me too judge. "We did, what of it?" I asked. "Did you like it?" She asked. "I don't think this line of question is one you would make to a former Sith." I said. "No, it's one a close friend of a Jedi, would make to a former Sith." She says. "Well if you must know…I will say that any man would enjoy being kiss by a beautiful woman. Especially in the case of Ms. Shaak Ti…who's actually an amazing kisser." I trailed off remembering how she kissed me. Aayla laughed and brought me back to reality. "I see, did anything else happen." She asked. "Nope, after that she told that we must keep professional and I did." I told her. "I see, well you must be someone special indeed for her to kiss you." she says. "What are you on about. She says she just wanted to confirm her feelings. I'm not someone special enough to her for it to mean anything." I said. "You don't truly believe that do you?" she asked. I thought about what else it could mean, but it all led me a conclusion that it is reckless, or dumb. "…I believe that women don't do anything without a purpose. I don't believe it is the place of men to try to figure out a women's heart unless he is invited. In which case if Ms. Shaak Ti did have another reason for that kiss, then it is not the time or place for me to push it unless she is ready." I said with finality. She smiled brightly. "I can see why she likes you. Well you should get some rest, we should be to Coruscant in a couple of hours. Also try not to underestimate yourself, I try to tell her the same thing too many time already." She says as she walks away. By her she couldn't have mean Shaak Ti could she. Fuck, you would think with all these women around me I get you to their cryptic talk, guess not. Well I wondered enough. Time for me to get some sleep.
Shaak Ti
I told Aayla moments ago about the kiss, but instead of being appalled, she was actually interested in what came next. Persistent …I hope it wasn't a mistake to tell her. Suddenly I get a knock on the door, I opened it to find it was Aayla again. "Hey Aayla did something happen?" I asked. "Yea I asked Devin about his opinion on your kiss." She says as she walks in. "You did what! Aayla why…" I started. "I had to know what his impression was. Could you blame me. The Jedi's most skilled fighter finally falling in love. Except it is with a former Sith who is not only humble but hold you in high regard. You chased after him, helped him and even gave him your first kiss and you expect me not to confront him." She has a point…but that doesn't escuse what she did. "…So… what did he say?" I hesitantly asked. She smiled ands says. "Well, in short, he says that you're an amazing kisser, and he finds you really beautiful. Whatever you did really left a lasting impression on him. I smiled at his thoughts on me. "But I must ask why did you tell him to keep it professional." She asked. "Because I didn't want him to give him the wrong impression. I want to be with him, but I don't want him to think I will cling to him." I explained. "You want to know his exact words on that. 'She says she just wanted to confirm her feelings. I'm not someone special enough to her for it to mean anything.' That's his impression." What but it had plenty of meaning. "That not the kind of impression I wanted to leave, I should talk to him." I said as I about to leave. "But wait there more." She says as she stops me. "He also said, 'I believe that women don't do anything without a purpose. I don't believe it is the place of men to try to figure out a women's heart unless he is invited. In which case if Ms. Shaak Ti did have another reason for that kiss, then it is not the time or place for me to push it unless she is ready.'" She quoted. Just then I realize how much patience he has. He is clearly unsure about what my purpose is, but he won't push it unless I'm ready to tell him. I leaned against a nearby wall and held my arms. Knowing this man may be the one I was searching for, the one that I needed. But I still cant tell him how I feel, not before I bring him before the counsel.
Devin Smith pov
We finally arrived to Coruscant, and I have to say it was quite amazing. Me, Jaina, Elyn and Shaak Ti all took a shuttle over to the Jedi temple. It was so large and majestic I could help but stare at it. "Beautiful." I said out loud. Then I felt a strong presence approaching me. I looked ahead to see a young man approach. He stopped in front of me and activated his lightsaber "Anakin…" Master Shaak Ti says. Talk about a warm welcome…
Wow, Anakin isn't playing. Coming to meet some powerful people with his lightsaber activated. He must be either crazy or mad. And what about the ladies. how about that everyone been clinging onto him a lot more. and Shaak Ti with her usual persona being broken (or at least I try to break it). But what going to happen next I wonder...stay tuned. And thank you so much for following my story for so long.