Here we are, the next episode.
Tyron was sitting in the chair on the bridge of a Federation ship with Cad Bane standing next to him. He was relaxed, not at all worried over the current situation. The situation being that they were under attack by Republic forces. But the droids were getting jumpy, so he had to do something. A droid came up to him.
"Yes?" Tyron said, bored.
"Uh, sir, that Republic ship has destroyed our escort and is blocking our escape." The droid reported.
"Whoever's commanding that cruiser is a bold one." Bane commented.
"I know who it is." Tyron said. "Move us out of the battle zone and prepare to jump to hyperspace. Let's go see to our Jedi guest, Master Bane." Tyron and Bane made their way to where Master Ropal was held prisoner. Just then, the ship started rocking and a battle droid came up to the pair.
"Sir! Captain, Sir! They hit the power converters, so we can't go into hyperspace!" The droid said.
"Hmm, I wonder what the Jedi are planning." Bane commented.
"I do. I had hoped he wouldn't target the converters, but Skywalker is bold enough to be sure." Tyron said.
"Skywalker?" Bane asked.
"Yes, him and his little pet. Now get ready." Tyron said. Bane grabbed his arm.
"Listen here. I like you, but don't presume I take orders from you." Bane said.
"You planned that little heist in the temple. I listened to you then. Now let me plan our escape. And you will listen to me." Tyron said walking away. They entered the room where Master Ropal was being electrocuted. "Now, open the box, we get the information from this crystal, and your pain goes away. Deal?"
"You will never get me to unlock the holocron." The Jedi Master struggled to say.
"Unfortunately for you, I don't have time for this nonsense." Tyron said. He reached his hand and started to probe the master's mind. "Hit him again, so it weakens his mind." The droid activated the electricity. Tyron could almost see the images pop in there, the key to unlocking the holocron, but it was for naught. The old Jedi died during the torture.
"We lost all his vital signs." One of the droids said.
"Don't bother checking. He's dead." Tyron said.
"Did you find out how to get the holocron open?" Bane asked.
"No, but I did see something within his mind. I cannot tell for sure." Tyron said before sighing. "We'll need to find another Jedi to open the holocron."
"Perhaps we should try a different method." Bane piped up.
"I'm listening." Tyron said.
Eventually they made their way back to the bridge. Nute Gunray was on a hologram and it took Tyron all his willpower to not Force Choke him. He disliked the sleezy viceroy with a passion.
"When Darth Sidious asked me to loan you the Federation fleet, he didn't say you were going to war. Tyron, you have already lost four of my ships. I hope you can pay for all of this." Gunray complained.
"Viceroy, if these ships were as good as you said they were, I wouldn't have lost a single one!" Tyron shouted, scaring the viceroy. "But fear not. Once I have the information from the holocron into this memory crystal, I am sure, Lord Sidious will compensate you for your losses." The ship then started to rock even more. "Well, let's hope I can get this before the Jedi get me." Tyron said sarcastically.
"The Jedi are overwhelming our vulture droids. Should we send reinforcements?" A battle droid reported.
"That won't be necessary." Tyron said.
"What are you doing?" Gunray demanded.
"I'm sorry, did I stutter?" Tyron asked rhetorically.
"No sir. Roger, roger." The droid said walking away nervously.
"The Jedi will board the ship and get the holocron back. Transmit the information and close the deal immediately." Gunray demanded.
"If only it were that easy. Only a Jedi can access the device. And now, I have two more to aid me. Far better chances with them than the last Jedi we had." Tyron explained.
"You'd better live through this. I want my money boy!" Gunray said. That tipped Tyron over the edge. He reached out with his hand in a choking motion. Gunray began floating in the air gasping for breath.
"Do not test me again viceroy! Or it will be your undoing! And don't call me boy!" Tyron growled. He released the viceroy and cut the transmission.
"Remind me not to get on your bad side." Bane remarked with a smirk.
"Don't be a groveling sycophant like him, and we're good." Tyron said. "Now, wipe all the frigate's memory banks and destroy every record from our mission. Initiate the self-destruct sequence. And you will transfer all ship functions to my wrist-com. I want control of everything, doors, gravity generators, everything." Tyron ordered the droids.
"Roger, roger." The droid commander said.
"The rest of you stay here and defend the bridge." Tyron ordered. He and Bane left in a vent. "Now, you'll get a taste of some real Jedi Bane."
"I'm looking forward to it." Bane commented. They made their way to the hanger where several battle droids and super battle droids were preparing for a fight.
"I want you all to spread out! While you take the clones, Bane and I will separate the Jedi and lead one of them away!" Tyron ordered. He then had the ships lights go out and waited until the Jedi were right where he wanted. He told Bane to lead them into the hanger, which he did, very quietly. He was right on who boarded, it was Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. "Welcome, Jedi. We've been expecting you. Kill them!" He ordered. The fight began and Skywalker immediately broke off and ran straight for him. "Perfect. The bait takes the meat."
He pushed a button on his wrist-com. As soon as that happened everyone was lifted up. Everyone except Bane and the droids. Tyron didn't want to stay on the ground, he wanted a little fun. He managed to deflect two blaster bolts back toward a couple clones. He saw Ahsoka cut down a few droids and he laughed to himself. That is until he saw the holocron that Bane had was floating. He pushed it towards Bane to prevent Skywalker from getting it.
"Come on! Let's go!" Tyron shouted. Bane quickly followed him but not before Ahsoka managed to catch up to them.
"You though you could get away with this?" Ahsoka shouted.
"You know, Ahsoka, I really hate these games. Why not a little more conversation? It's been a while since we've seen each other. How have you been?" Tyron asked sarcastically.
"Enough." Bane said. "We've got you right where we wanted you." Tyron rolled his eyes.
"Take the fun out of it. I'll deal with her." Tyron said igniting his blade. They engaged in a quick duel, not much to look at. Though that's because Tyron was being bad on purpose. He was quickly disarmed and knocked down.
"That's not really impressive. Are you sure that you beat me last time?" Ahsoka said grabbing her lightsaber. But not before Tyron unleashed Force Lightning at her, knocking her unconscious.
"Yes, I did." Tyron gloated. They put Ahsoka in a holding cell with cuffs on. She woke up and tried to remove them, to which she got an electric shock.
"Oh, I wouldn't do that. Those binders have been specially designed for Jedi." Bane said grabbing one of her braids. "The more you struggle the tighter they get. Impressed now, youngling?"
"Not really." Ahsoka replied fiercely. "Enjoy this while you can sleemo. This burning boat is about to finish us both off."
"Now, now. There's no need for name calling. Especially in that stupid Hutt language. Ahsoka, we just want the information on the holocron. If your master can give it to us, then we'll let you be." Tyron said, kneeling to Ahsoka's level.
"My master will be coming for me, any minute." Ahsoka bit back.
"Good. Then we can solve this peacefully." Tyron said going back to Bane.
"I thought we were going to kill them." Bane said.
"I don't think I will. It makes the game dreadfully boring doesn't it? I like to have my fun." Tyron said.
"I get that, but something is telling me you want this girl to live." Bane said.
"What? What makes you think that?" Tyron asked back, annoyed.
"You're not developing something for this girl are you?" Bane asked.
"I am not." Tyron growled back. "You want to know why?" He headed toward her. "Let me show you." Tyron then let out a burst of Force Lightning at her. She screamed in pain.
"Sir, a-a Jedi is coming. He looks very unhappy." A droid said over the comms, before being cut down.
"Looks like he got my message." Tyron said, activating a force field. Ahsoka tried to run through it, but it pushed her back, painfully. "You need to have a bit of fun more often Ahsoka, dear." The door opened revealing Anakin Skywalker with a vengeful glare and his lightsaber ignited
"You have nowhere left to run, Tyron." Skywalker said.
"I'll worry about myself if you don't mind, Skywalker. Now, if my associate activates this control the outside airlock will open, and she will be sucked into oblivion." Tyron explained, Bane's finger over the control. "Do you think you can take us both and save her at the same time? I've heard it's a terrible way to die. Besides, didn't your owner, Kenobi, teach you about negotiation?" Tyron could see Anakin was left with no other choice.
"What do you want?" Skywalker asked, defeated.
"This holocron carries information I was sent to collect. I cannot unlock it, being a Sith and all. You on the other hand, can help me. The last Jedi who had this wouldn't open it, even after I pried through his mind. But this time I have an edge in this fight, her. I do hope you won't make the same mistake. The clock is ticking, Skywalker." Tyron said.
"Enough of this grandstanding! Hurry it up Jedi! Or she dies!" Bane said, impatient. Tyron glared at him for a moment before turning back to Skywalker.
"No master, don't do it!" Ahsoka yelled out.
"I can't let you die Ahsoka." Anakin said defeated. Tyron had to admit, that was a bit heartwarming, if not nauseating as well.
"Master no!" Ahsoka shouted but to no avail. Anakin dropped his lightsaber.
"We'll deal with the holocron later." Anakin said.
"How touching." Tyron said. Anakin then got to his knees and concentrated on the holocron. It started to open up. "Now we get started. I'll combine this holocron with the memory crystal, and we should be good to go." The holocron made a new shape, indicating it had the memory crystal. "Our business here is concluded, Master Jedi. I thank you for your cooperation." Tyron said.
But as he was distracted, Anakin grabbed both his and Ahsoka's lightsabers and tried to engage them. The two super battle droids attacked Skywalker while Tyron and Bane escaped. Bane hit the airlock and Ahsoka was being pulled into space. She grabbed onto one of the edges of the door to hold herself in place. Skywalker used the parts of the battle droid to open up the shield and save his padawan. Tyron and Bane made their way to another area away from the fighting. Gunray had contacted them again.
"Tyron, did the Jedi cooperate with you?" Gunray asked.
"Yes, with a bit of encouragement. I have access to the holocron and all information in there. The only issue is getting off this ship." Tyron said.
"Maybe if you transmit the information to me, I will send you another ship to save you." Gunray said.
"Thank you, but no. It's not that I don't trust you viceroy, it's just… no that's right, I don't trust you. But fear not, Bane and I will get off the ship." Tyron said cutting off the transmission. Just as he and Bane were observing the fighting below, two clones came up to them.
"Hold it right there! You two aren't going anywhere." The clone said. Tyron merely smirked at that. There was their escape plan.
I'll leave that right here, mainly because this carries off into the next episode. Hope you all enjoyed!