Jason- I have returned everyone and now we get to the new chapter involving the competition that James and Hondo made. If James win Ahsoka goes free, but if Hondo wins he gets a planet filled with treasure.
Ahsoka- So it's a treasure planet?
Jason- Yes, not like from the movie people which I think was a good movie.
Ahsoka- What was it about?
Jason- Kind of like the book and movie "Treasure Island", only it's in space.
Ahsoka- Ah, well I think an island is better than in space since being stranded in space is not a good thing.
Jason- Neither is being stranded at sea. Now do the disclaimer please.
Ahsoka- Jason or AVP5 doesn't own anything of Star Wars just his OC.
Jason- Begin with the fight!
Round 2 & 3
Hondo's base (Ahsoka's pov)
I was placed back on the stasis field as the pirates got the next competition ready. So far Rose got the first win in the competition, but now the second one was coming up. As I waited Rose sat down next to me again and was eating some food she brought with her from the ship.
"How's it hanging Ahsoka?" I sighed as I looked up in the ceiling.
"Not much, just hanging around," Rose snickers, "Rose, you sure James knows what he's doing?"
Rose nodded, "Do you really need to ask that? He knows what he's doing and we're getting you out of here Ahsoka."
I smiled and then remembered about the younglings, "I sure hope the younglings made it to Master Kenobi."
Rose then remembered about the younglings, "Oh actually we found them. They told us about your situation and we came here as soon as James heard you were captured."
I laughed a little knowing if James found out I was in trouble he would come to my aid. Not that I needed it. I can take care of myself and James knew that. But I guess at the moment I did need some help. As I waited I turned to Rose again.
"Thank you Rose for helping me," Rose turned to me and smiled.
"No problem, my brother loves you and would do anything for you. Just promise me not to get kidnapped again, what is this the fifth time?" I got a little red in the face by what Rose said.
"Shut up its four times…the one with Lux didn't count," I then realized what I just said. Wait why did I say that? That wasn't helping me.
Rose snickers, "Fine four times Ms. Damsel in Distress."
I growled at Rose, "I will kick your ass when I get out of here."
(James's pov)
I was with Marcus as Eric was giving him a massage. Rose went to keep an eye on Ahsoka, while we helped get Marcus psyched up for this next match. The next round would involve a drinking contest and we chose Marcus since he can consume a lot of drinks. As long as it's not too many since if he goes over the limit of drinks he can consume then he'll pass out.
I approached Marcus and patted him on the back, "All right Marcus you ready buddy?"
"I was born ready," Marcus said as he looked ready.
"All right let's do this then buddy. Go out there and show these guys why you can't be stopped," Eric said trying to get Marcus psyched up.
"Yeah," Marcus said agreeing with Eric.
"Are you ready!" Eric shouted.
"Yes I am!" Marcus shouted.
"Then let's do this! Let's go out there and show them why you're the best!" Marcus got so psyched up as Eric puts a cape on him and led him out of the room as both of them shouted.
I sighed in annoyance, "Wrong way guys."
Marcus and Eric walked the other way still shouting what they were chanting, "Number one! Number one! Number one!"
Meanwhile (Normal pov)
Petro and Katooni explored the ship while the others were busy. The twins showed the younglings around the ship, while Kane cleaned up the mess. Byph and Ganodi stayed to help Kane clean up since they wanted to return the favor for him providing the food. The twins took Gungi and Zatt to help them fix up Master Huyang. Petro and Katooni were allowed to explore the ship so long as they didn't cause problems.
"So what do you think of what the twins said is true? About how attachments don't lead to the dark side?" Petro asked still thinking on what the twins said.
"I don't know Petro. They said as long as you learn to let go then you won't turn," Katooni sighed as she wasn't sure what to believe. She was raised to believe the rules of attachments is bad, but if Ahsoka has been with James for so long and hasn't turned does that mean the rules are wrong?
"Well if it is true then does that mean the code is all wrong?" Petro asked as Katooni stopped walking, "Katooni?"
Katooni didn't want to believe that, "It can't be all wrong. I mean I'll admit what the twins said does feel a little true, but I'm sure there's a reason why we have to obey the rules."
"Perhaps that is something you must learn for yourself," Eve appeared before the kids in her body, "I hope I am not interrupting and please forgive me for eavesdropping."
"No it's okay Eve just…do you believe the code is wrong? I mean I know you're not a Jedi, but what do you think?" Katooni said wondering if from someone else's point of view might help her understand what is wrong with the code.
"The code was made to help keep the Jedi from falling to the dark side by not allowing their emotions to be their drive. It's understandable and in the past history of the Jedi Order there have been times when people allowed their emotions to cloud their judgment and have them make mistakes that lead them to the dark side," Eve said explaining about her view on the code, "I believe perhaps the code is in right to help keep many Jedi from falling to darkness because of the past."
Katooni turns to Petro, "See? The code can't be wrong."
"Let me finish," Eve said interrupting Katooni, "However, I also believe that there are those who possess a trait that can allow them to use their emotions and be able to control their feelings for someone without it clouding their judgment. Ahsoka possess this trait as she hasn't allowed her feelings for James to cloud her judgment and allow it to cause her to worry for James."
"So if Ahsoka had to choose between saving James or the galaxy, she would be able to make the choice of saving the galaxy?" Petro asked.
Eve nodded, "It is what James would want her to do. They love each other, but they both know that won't replace the lives of the galaxy that can be saved. Ahsoka knows James would make the same choice, it will hurt, but as long as her friends are there Ahsoka would get through this."
Katooni was silent as she was surprised by what Eve said. Katooni began to walk away with Petro following her. As they left Eve sighed hoping Katooni doesn't lose her faith in the Jedi Order. Just as Ahsoka's mentor has been. She didn't mention to the kids how there are those who don't possess the trait Ahsoka has and how it can turn the best of the Jedi against the people. Anakin Skywalker fits that category and for the sake of the galaxy, Eve hopes Skywalker doesn't turn.
Hondo's base (James's pov)
"Marcus wake up, Marcus!" I slapped Marcus hard in the head waking him up as he was on the ground groaning.
"What happened? Did I win?" I sighed when Marcus got up and I shook my head.
"You passed out…after drinking one cup," I pointed to the pirate who beat Marcus as he was celebrating with his friends.
"Say whaaat?" Marcus asked as Eric and I helped him up.
"You drank before the competition didn't you?" Marcus looked around nervously, "Marcus!"
"Okay I did drink several drinks before the competition, but I was okay," I turned to Eric who was whistling innocently.
"You knew didn't you?" Eric nodded as I sighed in annoyance.
"What? I thought he would be okay. Don't blame me," I punched Eric in the arm hard, "Ouch, bitch."
"Well done dummies, James it looks like it's up to you," I nodded agreeing with Rose knowing I was the only one left for the challenge.
"I got this don't worry," I turned to Ahsoka who was now worried, "I won't lose."
"Hey James one last round buddy unless you wish to forfeit?" Hondo and his men laughed as I took off my jacket.
"Not a chance Hondo let's do this," I took out my father's lightsaber and got ready to fight Hondo.
Hondo took out Ahsoka's lightsabers activating them, "Hope your friend doesn't mind me 'borrowing' them."
I smiled and activated my dark bladed saber, "Bring it on Hondo."
"I see you got your father's saber back. Wasn't it white the blade?" Hondo asked remembering the blade was white, but black.
"A friend of mine kept the crystal that my father used for his saber. Now it's back to the way it was," I approached Hondo as I got ready to fight, "Let's do this Hondo."
(Normal pov)
The pirates moved away and surrounded the two men who stood their ground and stared at each other. Hondo kept his guard up knowing how good James is. James kept his eye on Hondo knowing despite him being a drunk, Hondo is indeed a tough bastard, and a good fighter. James charged at Hondo and brought down his saber at the green bladed lightsaber that Hondo used to block the attack.
Hondo tried to slash James with the other yellow bladed lightsaber, but James dodged it and went for another attack. Hondo blocked the attack and went on the offensive as he began using Ahsoka's lightsabers to strike on James. James blocked the attacks with ease. Hondo attacks again as both his saber and James's saber collided.
James and Hondo tried to push the other back, but neither one budged. James smiles as he leans backwards and flipped Hondo over him. James kicked Ahsoka's second lightsaber away into the crowd leaving Hondo with one lightsaber. Hondo grabs it and ignites it as James dodged the attack.
James goes on the offensive as he goes for several quick strikes. Hondo blocks the attacks as James pushes Hondo back. Hondo moved out of the way from one of the attacks and punches James in the face. He goes for an attack but James blocks it then head butts Hondo staggering him. James deactivated his lightsaber and began punching Hondo.
Hondo deactivated the lightsaber as well then goes for some quick jabs. James ducks then and goes for a kick. Hondo grabbed the leg and brings his elbow down on it hurting James's leg. Hondo kicks James causing him to fall on the ground. Hondo charges at James who uses both feet to kick Hondo back. James kicked up as he ducks a clothesline from Hondo, jumps up, and does a spinning kick hitting the side of Hondo's face causing him to fall.
James activated his saber and aimed it at Hondo's neck, "Game over."
Hondo didn't move as he knew this fight was over. Hondo's men were shocked by this as they didn't think Hondo would lose to James like this. James panted a little as he waited to hear what Hondo has to say. He was hoping Hondo wouldn't be mad or be a sore loser for what happened.
Hondo soon began to laugh as James helped him up, "Just like your father my boy. I'm impress well done."
James smiles as Hondo shakes James's hand, "Thanks Hondo and I guess I was wrong. You're not as old as I thought you were. You're still a tough son of a bitch like my dad always said you are."
Hondo pats James's on the back, "No matter how old I get kid this old pirate still has some fight left in me."
"Soooo about Ahsoka," James motions to Ahsoka as Hondo sighs.
"Well I don't want to lose something or someone that can make me money, but a deal is a deal," Hondo motions for his men to release the Jedi as they took the cuffs off her. Rose handed Ahsoka her lightsaber that she picked up from the ground and Hondo gave James the other back then turns to the Jedi, "You are lucky to have a boyfriend like him Jedi. Don't ever take for granted for what you have."
Ahsoka looked surprised, "Boyfriend? What? No, James is my friend, not boyfriend."
Hondo laughs, "Come now child no need to be bashful I know you and him are together."
James crossed his arm, "How?"
"Well for one you risked your neck out for the Jedi and put up the location of the Cave. You wouldn't do that unless she meant something to you," James and Ahsoka looked at each other surprised that they made it look obvious that they were together, "That and I heard rumors you were with a Togruta woman James. I just didn't know it was a Jedi."
James smiles and nods, "Yep, life is just full of surprises huh? Oh and um speaking of surprises I think I should tell you that um Grievous might be heading over to Florrum."
Many of the pirates looked shocked by what James said, "How do you know this?"
"Eve found out his ships would be attacking Kenobi's forces. The chances of them holding out are slim. I was going to tell you, but the whole competition thing kind of made me forget," Hondo groans loudly.
"Just like your father indeed. Always forgetting to tell me something very important," Hondo turns to his men, "Well boys looks like we need to evacuate as quickly as possible. I want to stay, but if Grievous is coming with an army then I say we leave. However, before we leave let us leave something for Grievous and his army."
The men all knew what Hondo meant and went to work, "I'll help out too."
Eric took off to make some explosions while James turns to Rose, "Rose take Marcus back to the ship and find out how long till Grievous gets here. Hondo need anything for us else to do?"
"No no for now get you and your people out of here. The rest I can handle," Hondo did want some help, but the promise he made to James's father was something he didn't want to break.
"If we pass by some ships we'll damage them enough to keep them busy," James suggested as he did want to help Hondo out.
"Very well, just make sure not to get capture by dear boy," Hondo turned to the Jedi, "And my dear I hope we can put aside our little encounter, and also maybe not mention this to the Jedi?"
Ahsoka sighed and nodded, "On your word you will never attack another Jedi ship got it?"
Hondo sighed in annoyance, "All right fine. You drive a hard bargain my dear."
Hondo didn't want to agree with that, but he had no choice. If Skywalker found out he kidnapped his padawan he would come after him. From what he heard from the underworld and what Skywalker did when he was led to believe Kenobi was dead is something Hondo wanted to avoid.
As Hondo left Ahsoka turns to James, "Thank you James for saving me. I owe you."
"Again," James smiles as he led Ahsoka out of the base, "Just glad you're okay Ahsoka."
"Yeah, when Hondo said he was going to sell me to someone who wanted female Jedi I was a little worried. But I knew you would come," Ahsoka kisses James on the cheek.
James kisses Ahsoka on the forehead and stares at her, "For you I would go to the ends of the galaxy to save you. As for Hondo selling you don't worry. If I knew he was going to do that I would have called him and asked him not to sell you."
"Speaking of which, James how did your dad meet Hondo, and how come he is nice to you?" Ahsoka asked wondering why Hondo acted differently with James around.
"My dad met Hondo when they were young. During a mission they got handcuffed together and were forced to work as a team. After that they became good friends," James stopped and looked back seeing Hondo tell his men where to put some of the stuff he wants to save, "As to why he acts nice to me he has to. After all I'm his godchild."
Ahsoka stares at James with her eyes widen in shock by what he said, "You're his what? That means he's your?"
James smiles and kisses Ahsoka on the cheek, "He's my godfather."
James began walking away leaving Ahsoka confused by what just happened, "This is one crazy family I just got myself involved in."
So Hondo is James's godfather and James is Hondo's godchild. How many didn't see that coming? Come on be honest people. Well I wasn't surprised and I was glad to have written that scene. Now the next chapter no will not involve James and his group against Grievous. I wanted to, but that will be saved for later.
The next chapter however, well let's just say will be more interesting. I am looking forward to it because of what will happen. Also I will reveal there will be a new OC involved. Who it is well won't be revealed for a while, but he was made by someone who asked me to involve his OC into the story. So look out for this future OC and what will happen next.
Time for me to go and also hope everyone can be patient till the next chapter. Please leave some reviews as long as it's nothing negative. If you didn't like the chapter then don't leave a review. Okay time to go take care everyone, be safe, have a nice day, and Happy Valentines Day.