A/N: Anything in parenthises after foriegn words is just the translation so that you guys don't have to do it yourselves. Thought I'd make it easy on you.
Chapter Ten:... With a Ninja On Your Side! Part One
Kai dropped down, sticking to the shadows that the various alleyways created. He could see a guard, captain if he had to guess by the way everyone was treating him, laughing as he pushed a button... a button that activated the shock collar that was around Ahsoka's neck. Clenching his fist, he summoned a small ball of fire, which he quickly snuffed out. Time to show himself to the enemy...
Stepping up to the guard, Kai cleared his throat loudly. "Sumimasen... Koko de tasukete moraemasu ka? (Excuse me...but can you help me out here?)" The guard started, turning to face him. How big of an idiot are these guys? Especially since no recognition flashed across his features.
"What did you just say?" The guard blinked, even as Kai picked up the surprise and horror from Ahsoka. Apparently she was scared for him. How cute.
Kai crossed his arms, one eyebrow lifting in disbelief. "I said... Excuse me, but can you help me out here?" Kai shifted his weight slightly, so as to keep his balance.
The guard rolled his shoulders, one eyebrow shooting upwards. "And what do you need help with?"
Kai smirked, before springing, whipping in a wide arch in the air, kicking him in the back of the head. The guard fell down, already unconscious. "For you to be an idiot and allow me to knock you out. Didn't your mother ever tell you never to turn your back on a ninja...or your front or side for that matter." Kneeling down, he located the key that was pocketed in the guard's right pocket. Kai pulled the key out, tilting his head to the side. "Actually... when it comes to ninjas... don't trust us unless you're a law abiding citizen, funny you don't make the cut."
Tossing the key in the air, and then catching it, He eyed the cage that they had her locked in. "Hang in there..." He flipped over the edge of the railing, scaling down the wall like it was nothing. Letting go with one hand, he leaned over and unlocked the cage that she was in. "Get out of there...hurry!" He could sense that the guard was just waking up. Ahsoka scrambled out of the cage, quickly pulling herself up onto the top of the cage.
Ahsoka took a dep breath, glancing up to look at him. "Um... how exactly were you planning on getting up from down here?"
"Uh... that would be a good question. Zane's the one that actually makes the plans and thinks ahead... I jump in feet first with my fists flaming." Kai scratched his head as he started to climb up the side of the cliff.
"Ahsoka!?" Anakin peered over the edge suddenly, Falcon circling above his head.
Kai blinked rapidly, an idea forming loosely in his mind. "Falcon! Contact Zane!" A screech tore from the robot bird as he settled down near the top of the cage, just out of Ahsoka's reach.
Falcon opened his beak wide... and a familiar voice spilled out. "Kai? What's wrong? At least I am presuming that it is you that is calling me... I can see you and Ahsoka for sure. And I am sure that she doesn't know about this... why do you look like your trying to climb up the side of a cliff and she's stuck? You didn't jump flames first into something again did you?"
"It's me icicle. Please tell me you can see a way to get her out of here..." Kai licked his lips, while rolling his eyes skyward. "That and it wasn't flames first... it was feet first. Totally different."
"I see... I will pretend there is a significate difference between the two." "Gee... thanks..." "Can she use the chains on the cage as a climbing rope? With you right under her, you can make sure that she does not fall."
Kai looked the chain over, before nodding slowly. "That might work. How's the others coming along?"
"Chen and the Time Twins could take lessons from these guys." Zane's voice had the smallest hint of annoyance edging it.
Kai ran a hand through his hair, frustration flashing across his features. "You've got to be kidding me. Shūjin no ma de hanran o okosu hitsuyō ga arimasu ka? (Do we need to stage a revolt amongst the prisoners?)"
"No. They will not hesitate to kill the hostages. Our usual approach with slavers will not do this time around." Zane disagreed with Kai.
Kai shook his head, before waving at the bird. "We'll talk later. For now, you need to keep track of the others. If you have to, blow the popsicle stand apart." He allowed the smallest of smiles to tug at the corner of his lip, knowing that Zane would understand what he meant by that.
"Very well. They appear to be on some kind of moon. There's a factory here of some kind."
The bird snapped his beak shut, cutting off the connection. Kai gestured for Ahsoka to get climbing. "Go. I'll be right behind you."
"Ok." Ahsoka started to climb up, before pausing suddenly, glancing down at him. "What did you mean when you told Zane...blow something apart, if he needed to?"
"Good question... can we quiz him once we have you on solid ground?" Anakin growled out, impatience edging his voice.
Kai shook his head, before speaking up. "Let's just say that it has to do with his Chikara."
Anakin narrowed his eyes, recalling a small fact. "Zane mentioned that no two are the same... what exactly does his do and why would you suggest something to him that has to do with it?"
Kai waited for Ahsoka to pull herself up and over the cliff, before vaulting over it as if it didn't exist. Whirling around to face them, he planted his hands on his hips. "Zane can lower the temperature on things to the point where it will freeze. If he really wants to, he can drop a room's temperature to make a little something called an ice rink... and if you don't have amazing balance then you will fall flat on your face. Or in this case, the slavers will fall flat on their faces trying to stop him."
"You've got to be kiddin' me!" Anakin muttered under his breath, annoyance flaring up inside of him.