I took in a deep breath, "Ahh. Love the smell of rain in the morning!" I said with a smile.

If you couldn't tell, we were back on Dxun and heading to the Mandalorian camp. Yes, all of us. Even Dustil. He had been told briefly about the situation and what was going on.

The boy was walking next to me on my left and Ayden was on my right. Dustil had been introduced to everyone on the ship and he had been looking at T3 strangely.

"The camp's just up there." Nadia spoke from up the front our merry little group that wasn't so little at all. Let me see….

There was Nadia and Atton. Sasha, James, Bao, T3, HK, Mic, Kreia, Visas, Mandy, Mira, G0T0, Ayden, Dustil and Me. None of the beasts that were watching us from the trees and grass and stuff were game enough to attack us.

Which was very smart of them. If anyone attacked us right this second, we'd take them out in half a second with spare time to get rid of the bodies.

As Nadia led us all through the forest to the camp, it was lightly raining on us, which after being on Korriban, I didn't mind at all.

We paused outside the camp for a moment before Nadia led us all in (well, I think Mandy had taken lead) to the command center. That Mandalorian, Kelborn, was standing there.

"I take it you got my message." He said to us, "A man named Kavar wanted to get a hold of you urgently. He said that the Queen had arranged safe passage for you to Onderon. But I don't know how good their offer is anymore." The red armoured Mandalorian told us.

"Did Kavar say what he wanted?" Nadia asked him.

Kelborn shook his head, "He wouldn't tell me anything. Just that he wanted to see you. He said it was urgent. But that doesn't matter now. This morning General Vaklu met with the Council of Lords and declared that the Queen was guilty of treason" he continued, "He'll be made Regent if Talia and her royal guard are defeated. The military is divided on who to support. Civil War has fallen on Iziz."

I held back the urge to whistle as I felt Ayden's glare on me. In case you are wondering why, remember back when we were leaving Onderon the first time? I said that we started a Civil War? Yah.

Nadia winced, "That's not good."

"Indeed. I doubt that Queen Talia and her advisor will survive until nightfall. The balance of forces seem to favour Talia. The royal palace is heavily fortified and defensible, and most soldiers are loyal to her." Kelborn told us, "But Vaklu has new allies: Sith soldiers and their masters. The war has also driven the caged beasts in the streets mad. Bralor and I concur. She doesn't stand a chance."

I looked around. I hoped Sinah was OK on Onderon.

"You underestimate the Force, Mandalorian. I sense we will get to Master Kavar in time." Kriea started to say.

A flicker of a smile appeared on my face. Time to give that nutty old bat a taste of her own medicine.

"Yeah. I sense there is something on this moon, too. Have your sensors picked up anything from Dxun?" I spoke up, earning an eyeless glare from Kreia and a few surprised looks from the rest of the party members.

Kelborn looked over at me with what would've been a surprised expression, if it wasn't for the fact he had a helmet covering his face, "Yes… yes we have. Some transmissions from nearby in the jungle How'd you know?" he asked.

I shrugged, "Just a guess." I said, unable to help my smirk. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ayden rolling eyes at me.

Kelboen then continued, "Zuka's satellite relay has also picked up several shuttle launches with old Sith transmitter IDs. Some sort of staging base, perhaps." He said to us.

Kreia spoke quickly, perhaps afraid I would steal her line again, "Those transmissions are the enemy. They are linked to the fate of Onderon. They must be stopped. Otherwise the Mandalorian is right - Master Kavar and Queen Talia won't survive this day."

"The dramaaaaa." Ayden whispered to me.

I held back a giggle and we both got a glare from Dustil, but he didn't seem to mean it as he was holding back a smile.

"Dividing our forces like this is foolhardy." Mandalore spoke up.

"And this is why a common solider will never triumph against a Jedi. You military tatics are nothing against the force." Kriea said, her voice scathing, "It is essential, and inevitable, that we face both enemies at the same time."

"So, what's her play?" Dustil whispered from beside me.

I glanced at him, "She has a play?" I asked him. Of course, I knew she had a play, and Ayden did too, but Dustil managed to pick it up when the others hadn't?

"Yes. Can't you tell?" he asked, his voice quizzical.

I nodded my head, "Yeah, I can tell. No one else can though. Well, maybe Mandy…"

"She's an evil Sith Lord sort of thing that wants to destroy the galaxy or something and is planning on using Nadia or so." Ayden said, from the other side of me.

Dustil looked at us both in surprise, "What?" he hissed at us.

"Shhh!" I hissed back, "Listen!"

"I have to lead the group heading to the royal palace, don't I?" Nadia said with a glance at Kreia.

"You... you are correct." Kreia said, "You must choose who will lead the expedition through the jungle and defeat them."

Nadia paused, her gaze going through the crowd, "Mira." She said with a nod.

"Interesting. Two others to go with her?"

"Atton and Visas." Nadia finished on.

I had no problems with that. Just as long as I'm no where near that tomb.

"Mandalorian warriors will go with you to find the enemy camp. Just let me know when you want to head out." Kelborn said to Mira.

Mira looked at Nadia and nodded her head, "I'm ready." The bounty hunter said.

Nadia also nodded her head, "They should head out now. As should we."

Kelborn nodded his head. "As you wish. Mandalore arranged special transport to get us to Iziz."

The way he said 'special' made me smile. Yes. Special indeed.

"Great." Nadia said and looked behind her shoulder. The other three were being led to they had to go by a Mandie called Xarga or something like that..

Mandalore took charge now. Is helmet was covering his face, but I could just sense the amusement pouring off his as the other Mandalorian, I think it was Bralor, led us to the giant hanger bay.


Mira, Atton and Visas all stood in a tunnel. Xarga stood in front of them, "Finally, we're close to out objective. I sent the rest of my men behind us to secure our trail." The Mandalorian paused for a moment before saying, "Hold on a moment. Past the mines…"

"Mines?" Atton asked, his eye brows raising as he looked to where the Mandalorian was looking. Sure enough there were freshly mounded dirt piles, but beyond them was a tall stick like thing with a spinning relay dish on top.

"A type two perimeter motion relay? A little outdated, but it'll do the job. If anything moves within six meters of that, then they'll know they've got visitors." Mira spokeup as she looked at the device from the distance, "Someone skilled with a stealth field generator can get by it, but that's about it. But if they set off any of those mines, it'll still send the signal."

"So you aren't completely ignorant in the ways of battle." Xarga said, "Good. But all of you must pass through it's perimeter, and undetected would be best."

Mira tilted her head thoughtfully, "The type two's have a little glitch in them. One of the panels near the top can be removed and there are two loose wires. If those wires touch, then it'll shut down without sending out any kind of notice." The red headed said finally.

Everyone looked at Mira making the bounty hunter look at them all in return, "What?"

"Well, are you going to do it, or what?" Atton asked her.

Mira let out a short laugh, "Why, don't want to risk yourself on the mines Atton?" the bounty hunter teased him.

Atton rolled his eyes, "You're the one that can move undetected on mines. So move, undetected on the mines."

Mira rolled her eyes, "I was gonna do it anyway." She told him.

Her hand moved to her belt, pressing a button on it making her shimmer out of sight. There was silence for the next few minutes, until a Mandalorian clad in blue armor walked up. Each of his hands was holding two arms that were still connection to two bodies, that were still alive.

"Oh boy." Atton rolled his eyes with a sigh.

"Found these two back there. They were arguing over something." The Mandalorian said before letting go of their arms, earning him two glares from the two people.

"Just so you know, I'm pressing charges!" Ayden said, crossing his arms and pouting in a fake manner.

"Oh, shut up." The other boy snapped at him, "This was you idea to follow them. It is entirely your fault that they caught us."

"Hey, I was gonna follow them. You followed me following them." Ayden pointed out.

Dustil rolled his eyes as he planned on a retort.

"Hey! Cut it out!" Atton hissed at them, "Why were you following us anyway?"

Ayden let out a sigh, "I don't know about you, but just three people taking down a Sith base by themselves is rather foolhardy." The boy said before grinning, "Five is much better."

Atton just sighed, "This is a stealth operation, as in we sneak in and sabotage whatever the hell is going on in there."

Ayden nodded his head, "Yeah, I get that. But seriously though Atts, when do things actually go to plan?"

Atton paused for a moment before nodding his head, "Fair point. Welcome on the mission."


"Xarga said that he and your friends are making good progress through the jungle. Trust me, this is worth the wait." Kelborn said to Nadia as we stood in front of the giant Hanger.

The doors opened up to show a ship, but not just any ship. A Basilisk War Droid.

"I assure you, they won't know what hit them."

Nadia's eyes widened in surprise and her mouth opened also in surprise, "I get to fly a Basilisk?!" she exclaimed with a grin.

"Yes, just like a new Mandalorian recruit proving themselves. Into the heart of a war, as well. Mandalore has given you a great honour"

Nadia walked closer to it, Kriea, Mandalore and I followed her as she ran her hand along it. Kelborn continued to speak, "Unfortunately its weapon systems aren't fully functional yet, as are some other unimportant support systems. But she will get you to Iziz in one piece. Their fighters won't be able to stop that."

Nadia looked over at Kelborn, "What kind of 'unimportant' support systems?" she asked him.

"Minor systems. Nothing you need concern yourself with. We've modified the interior to hold three people. It may be a little tight. You need to leave immediately. Iziz is in the grip of a civil war, so there'll be considerable resistance. They remember the last time Basilisk War Droids visited their planet." Kelborn said, brusing the 'unimportant systems' off as he continued, "Iziz is in the grip of a civil war, so there'll be considerable resistance. They remember the last time Basilisk War Droids visited their planet."

Nadia nodded her head as Kelborn fishished up with, "Fight ferociously." He said but then added on, "And if you die, take as many as you can with you."

Nadia let out a laugh, "Will do Kelborn." She nodded her head.

"Kreia, Mandalore. You guys coming." Nadia asked them.

My eyes widened, "Nadi!" I exclaimed, "I have to go with you!"

Nadai looked at me with a shake of her head, "No. Only three can fit in there. Me, plus Kreia and Mandalore makes three."

I looked at her with wide eyes, "Nadia! My friend is on there. In the midst of a civil war! I have to come!"

Plus, there was no way I was going to let her go alone with Kreia and Mandalore. Kreia was a maniputive woman that could give Palpy a run for his money, and Mandalore was… well… Mandalore. That should be enough in itself.

Nadia bit her lip, "Sorry Reese. If you could fit, I would let you come."

"I can make myself really small? I once squished down at my mums feet in a ute! And that's a small gap down there." I tried, Nadia didn't say anything as I paused, "Then again, I was like… 6 or something."

I frowned and then looked up, but this time at Mandalore.

"No." he said, shaking his head.

"Come on Mandy! You told me about it with Tali. It sounded like fun!"

"No." he said again, "You are not Mandalorian, nor do you know how."

"You could teach me, and is being a Mandalorian really needed?"

"No, and not really."

I let out an annoyed sigh, "You could do it, then? You always went on about the glory of battle or some other Sontaran thing about it whenever you told me about it."

"Umm. What the hell are you talking about?" Nadia spoke up with a frown.

I glanced at her, "It's a Basilisk!" I said, "What did the Mandies do with the Basilisk during the war?"

Understanding grew in Nadia's eyes, "Ride them." She said and then shook her head, "No way Reese. You are not riding a Basilisk!"

I crossed my arms, "Why?"

"Why? Why? Because they'll be shooting at us!"

I frowned a bit, "Ok, that I get..." I said and looked back at Mandy.

He scoffed, "Some Jedi you are. Willing to risk my life." He said, but I could tell instantly that he was joking.

"You love it!" I replied in the same joking manner.

Candy paused for a moment before saying, "I guess. I haven't ridden a Basilisk in a while."

I looked at him with a slowly growing smile and wide eyes.

"Alright." He finally said, with a nod of his helmeted head, "I'll do it."

"Yes!" I exclaimed with a grin and I jumped over to him and gave him a tight hug, "Thank you!"

He had his arms out at his sides awkwardly, "Yeah, whatever you reckon, kid." He said, humour laced in his voice.


Here's the next chappy, hoped you enjoyed! Happy New Year, all!

Sorry it took longer than usual. I wasn't happy with the end of it, so I rewrote it and got this.

I might put what I originally wrote up on my IaJW website (which you should check out! It has a fourm now that you can join and discuss stuff! :D )

Thanks for reviewing!

Godofmadness - Yup! Onasi Jr is now part of the team, temporarily, anyway. :)