A/N: Yo you all got me back for another round. So hey everyone yeah dudes I'm sorry for this. I mean once my finals were all finished. I realized that I only had three of all my update chapters ready. And I also had to come up with new chapter ideas. Seeing as some of my chapter notes ended and I hadn't gotten to making more notes. So again dudes sorry this has taken so long. Plus me getting invited back home is also a big thing. I'm currently back in my small town in Moldova. So I hope Krampus doesn't visit my home. Jerk really scared my neighbor and my friend Smiles from the partner writers Jester Smiles. But still I do hope you all have fun these winters end and years beginning. Now on to what you dudes left me in the comments.
Mercswar: Hope you like the update dude.
Lets see what's prowling in the night of space.
Corrusant Master Luminara's POV
As the younglings are given their proper burials I see Jagger standing on his own with master Yoda.
After the burial I head to the meditation chamber to speck with master Windu, Yoda, and Gallia.
Master Gallia says, "Master Luminara from your report it would appear the younglings lost their lives to slavers."
I nod to say, "Yes but what has me worried is that they attacked my cruiser with intent to take the younglings. After Padawan Jagger and several of the clones fought off the invading parties.
"Several Arch troopers along with three of Padawan Jagger's commandos bordered the enemy ship.
"Inside they found and decrypted a Zygerrian slaver message. It appears to have called them to ambush us.
"From the comms chatter they were hoping to capture a Jedi or Padawan. They however did not expect there to be so many Padawan's and clones.
"It was to be a simple confuse and snatch mission to them. That went out of control once Padawan Jagger and his commandos were involved."
Master Windu says "Then its as I fear. The Zygerrian slavers must also be behind the various colonists that have gone missing over the last few months."
Master Yoda hums to say "Troubling this is. If not ended swiftly trouble this will cause for future colonies to expand or settle."
I agree say "But what are we to do? The Zygerrian knows of the Jedi masters by face seeing as we are always present in battles. We'll need a means to infiltrate and gather information."
Master Gallia suggests, "Why not send two knights? I know of one new knight that will be more then happy at a chance to upturn slavers."
Master Windu rubs his chin to say "Very well call Knights Offee and Tano to the Council chambers. We shall inform them all of the certain events."
After an hour myself and a few of the other masters sit in our respective chairs as my former Padawan and now Knight Tano stand before us.
Master Windu says, "Congratulations are in order Knight Tano your evaluation has proven what a few of us expected. But I fear you first mission as a Knight is a grave one."
Padawan Tano asks, "Why do you say that master?"
Master Adi says, "Over the last five months Twi'lek and Togruta colonist have gone missing.
"After the recent ambush on master Luminara's ship. We have found out that the Zygerrian slavers are the root of this problem.
"You two and three clones must go undercover and find out all that you can. And once you find the missing colonists you are to call your crusiers for rescue."
The two nod but Barriss asks, "Master Yoda I wish to ask is Padawan Jagger free to accompany us?"
Master Yoda chuckles to say, "Why do you ask of my Padawan Knight Offee?"
Barriss answers, "Due to the nature of the mission having Jagger around could prove to help us gather information.
"Slavers can't resist a one of a kind slave. Having Jagger as a bargaining element might allow some of the more reserved slavers to talk."
Master Yoda agrees and Barriss and Ahsoka leave the Council chamber. Master Yoda says "Silent is the force clouded still it is of my Padawan's future."
Master Unduli says, "What is most worrying is his growth. Master Yoda you say his control of fire is much more powerful."
Master Ti nods to say "And from the visions that Ahsoka had during my evaluations. The wind force user also has a connection to him. She fought along side Jagger's ancestor during the old Republic."
Master Yoda hums to say "Secrets even hidden from Jagger of his own family. Secrets that are now being reveal but why is not clear. Calm the force is but still strong is my Padawan.
"In time he will find answers."
Ahsoka's POV
I hug Barriss feeling happier then I've felt in a while. Barriss asks, "So what happened during the tests by masters Luminara and Ti?"
I answer, "I'll answer that but first I need to talk to Jagger. I have a few questions I need to ask him as well about what happened?"
As we reach Jagger's quarters I'm surprised to see Master Yaddle leaving from inside.
I say "Master Yaddle its good to see you. May I ask why you were in Jagger's quarters?"
Master Yaddle smiles to say, "Training young knights training. Padawan Jagger truly a mystery of knowledge and questions. But learning is his greatest skill."
As master Yaddle walks away we enter Jagger's room. I smile as Sash calls out at us.
Walking over I scratch her underbelly to which she coos with happiness. Some time later the bathroom door opens with Jagger stepping out without a shirt on.
For a guy who mostly runs and flips you'd think he'd have more for a figure. But all Jagger has is a flat stomach and defined arm strength. His chest tattoo still shocking as to why he has it.
Jagger says "Hey Ahsoka Barriss you two stop by to pray with me?"
Barriss asks "Pray what to you mean Jagger?" Jagger walks to his desk to show a clay pot with minor carvings on it.
Jagger says, "After every battle I ask for the casualty list. I place the names in here and burn it with an herbal flower.
"I pray that they'll find peace in their after life."
Jagger pulls a four-page spread list and places it into the pot. Lighting the end of a green budded flower Jagger then places it inside the pot.
Placing the pot down Jagger rests onto his legs. Clapping his hands together he bows his head five times. To then say something odd and bow five more times.
Jagger keeps seated and watches the list burn until the fire dies out. Jagger then gets up and covers the pot once more.
Jagger says, "My uncle did that when a few of his warriors died during a supply run... Wish things didn't always have to resort to violence. But I guess it's in some cultures its just in their nature to fight."
Barriss says, "Well some cultures only fight as a means of defense right. So cheer up already you being mister gloom isn't helping. But also we've got a mission."
Jagger asks, "What mission master Yoda said I was to stay for a few days."
I smile to then begin to explain the situation. Ahsoka lets Sash perch herself onto her shoulder as we walk to the hanger.
Jagger says, "So you need me to play your bodyguard? I thought you two were Knights." I rub my cheek to answer "Kind of."
Taking the beat up cargo transport I'm happy Five's and Echo are assigned to us.
I say "Good to see you two again how goes being Arch troopers?" Echo smiles to say "Going good general heard about the promotion have to say well done."
I thank him as we get under way Jagger standing close by with R-15. Jagger asks "So Ahsoka when you said kind of what did you mean?"
I sigh as we jump into hyperspace to show him why. Some time later we start to land of the platform in Zygeria. But Jagger still doesn't liking what he has to wear.
Jagger asks before the doors open "Can I wear something else I feel ridiculous."
Barriss say "But Jagger as Marian royalty didn't you wear stuff like this?" Jagger groans and crosses his arms to say, "Yea once when I was a child. The rest of the time not so much."
Five asks "So commander your royalty? How'd you end up with the Jedi Order?"
Jagger smirks nudging Five's shoulder to say, "I know all about that pool going on about me trooper. So yeah to your questions ask Ahsoka cause I'm still a little angered by what happened.
"But first lets get this over with."
As we step down the landing ram the wind kicked up a little dust into my face. Five's and Echo are dressed in rough armor and blaster pistols.
Barriss and I are wearing helmets to hide our faces and our voices. R-15 is sliding along side us.
Jagger is dressed in a traditional silk gold toga. His waist held securely by the robes sinus. His face covered by the togas hood piece that stops at the bridge of his nose.
Jagger says, "Why did I let you talk me into wearing my royal headpiece?"
I say, "To sell that you really are royalty. Not many have real Marian jewelry and yours is the real thing."
Jagger says, "Don't think any thief or slaver will walk away with it either. This is all I have left to my heritage." I nod as we continue to walk Echo asks "So where do we go to find information first?"
Jagger says "Where do all information cycle from my friends? We start at the bars."
As we walk into the bar it starts off good but one guy gets a little handsy and tries to rough me up. Jagger ends up throwing him through a side window.
Several Zygerrian guards rush in aiming their blasters at us. Barriss say "Hold your fire that idiot tried to get rough with us. I tried to warn him about this ones temper.
"But we simply want a good deal for this exclusive and rare slave."
The guard says "He just looks fancy with his robes he probably been used." The guard reaches for Jagger's hood causes it to fall to the side of his head.
Jagger grabs the guard's arm-twisting it to say "Your filth I am Marian royalty not a common fool like you!"
The guards are startled and so are we as a cam droid hover down from the ceiling lights. The droid says, "Halt all aggression they are to be escorted to the queen unharmed."
Barriss whispers to Five's and Echo to stay but keep their comms open.
As we walk Jagger holds his head high as if trying to be snotty about being royalty. I say "Calm it down or they'll notice."
Jagger says "Pride is what they want to see in a royal its the key relax."
Walking past several paroles we see the royal crown piece that is the palace. On getting in two rows of guards tell us to hand over any weapons. Doing so I warn them of what I'd do if I don't get my blaster carbine back.
On getting to the queens throne room. We see several guards along with two others males Zygerrian's standing by the queen.
The queen stands to say, "Welcome my dears welcome I trust those brutes at the bar weren't too rough on you.
"But still I must say this is a better turn of things then I'd expect from these last few months. I am surprised truly to see a Marian even a half breeded one still lives. Truly a rare find you are my young friend."
Jagger bares his sharp canines to say "I am no friend to you slaver... these two bested me in honorable combat. As following the traditions and testing of my clan I surrendered to them.
"But they don't know where my people are and that is what they will never know. Nor will you find out."
The queen smiles laying the back of her hand to Jagger's face. In a flash she reels back her hand to slap Jagger's face.
The queen says, "You are strong both in will and in your pride. But like all things my people's traditions will break you. But please where are my manners.
"I ask who might you two be for bringing such a find to Zygeria?"
Barriss says "Susan and Way Long your highness. We never thought that this Marian hybrid would grant us a meeting with you. Please let us talk I'm sure it'd please you to hear how we bested him?"
The queen laughs to say, "I am quite sure it will amuse me. What's the matter sweet Marian does hearing the retelling of your lose anger you?"
Jagger huffs to turn his head saying, "I will not give you such satisfaction." The queen smiles to say "But it will very much so. You may begin sisters Long."
I say, "It was a simply evening on Tatooine. We heard rumors of a few red skinned raiders snooping around an outpost. But we knew the Tuskan raiders do not have red skin.
"We found him along with a small group near some old ruins. As we got closer he threw a spear hard enough to stopping our land speeder.
"He ordered the others to flee and charged us. During the fight he showed great skill with his crude short spear.
"But a stun blaster bolts and a kick to the side pinned him. But he soon yielded stating that he accepted our victory over him. Since then he has only answered a few of our questions but over all he is very aggressive.
"It's why we hired two random bounty hunters to watch him when we're not around or asleep."
The queen hums to look over Jagger with a wave of her hand a Twi'lek slave walks over. The queen says, "Please drink I am most happy to hear of your swift victory over this rare slave.
"But I can't help but feel you want to ask something more?"
Barriss says, "Yes we have a client he's been pestering us to find a Togruta that skipped out of paying him.
"From what we last got he was in a colony along the southern routes of the outer rim colony trade lines.
"But when we got to the village a Trandoshan slaver told us they we're shipped here for sale."
Jagger snarls to say "Slavers not one of you knows honor. I pray to the old that you all pay for your transgressions in the most agonizing of ways."
The queen laughs to say, "Still full of pride but yet you yielded once you realized you could not survive.
"Pride and honor are for the foolish and simple. You will learn that once you are trained. Susan, Way how much do you wish for him?"
Before I can offer an word the Twi'lek slave attacks the queen. Barriss quickly grabs her and pulls the knife from her hands.
As the guards advance Jagger kicks two of them and races forward shielding the slave.
Jagger glares at the angered queen to say, "You see if she can rebel against you. You stand little chance when the rest do the same."
The queen raises her voice to say, "You dare raise your hand to me. I see more training is in order."
As Jagger and the slave back away one guard uses an electro whip and snares Jagger's neck. The slave turns to say "I'm will not go back."
Jagger reaches out but even as he is pulled away the slave jumps from the window's edge.
The queen slaps Jagger again this time he growl and glare back at the queen.
The queen smirks and hums to say "What you don't realize is how simply minded slaves become after time. And once I oversee your training you will enjoy being at my feet."
The queen's words worry me but still she smirks taking her seat again. The guards pushing Jagger back to stand in between us all.
The queen says "Now you two let us begin the negotiation for this slave. I'm sure we can come to an agreement of price."
The queen's two advisers glare at Jagger the one to the left say "My queen why not put him into the auction the price will be great."
The queen says, "Maybe Molec but I must ask how do you feel Ram?"
The adviser to the queen's right says "My queen he's far too aggressive and as you saw that fragile slave tried for you life.
"I'm sure he will do that same but with much more violent results."
I say "No he won't that's one of the questions he told us. He only fights face to face he doesn't assassinate. How was it you put it oh 'If you stab someone in that back. You don't get the same feeling as you watch them truly lose their honor face to face'."
The queen laughs to say "Oh you believe in such foolish things. I will keep you just to see you squirm as you break."
Barriss says "We're happy to hear that my queen..."
The queen interrupts Barriss to say, "Please my name is Miraj Scintel but to my friends it is lady Scintel.
"And I believe the two of you will do well in this business. And I'm sure you'll both be keeping in touch after our business is done."
The queen smirks and we begin to talk about the price for Jagger.
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