And now, the final part of the holocron arc.
It felt wrong to be in that armor, but he had to. When they were cornered by the clones, Tyron and Bane dispatched of the clones and took the armor for themselves. They got picked up by Skywalker and Ahsoka and headed for the Republic cruiser. They acted as though they were injured when they left the ship into the hanger bay.
"Hey, troopers! Are you both alright?" Ahsoka asked. Tyron smirked underneath his helmet, but he and Bane kept walking. "Must've been hit in the head. Wait! You're injured." Ahsoka said running up to him. "That might be serious." But once she looked at both of them, she managed to piece two and two together. "You're no clones!"
"Aw, that's so sweet. You actually do like me if you care for me that much my dear." Tyron remarked.
"Tyron!" Ahsoka growled.
"Ahsoka!" Anakin shouted.
"Unfortunately, I have to get of here." Tyron said before blasting her with lightning. He and Bane made their way to two of the fighters there, knocking out a few technicians before getting out of there. Skywalker tried to get to Bane's ship but was quickly knocked off. Bane managed to get into hyperspace first, Tyron barely made it himself before they locked down the hyperspace rings.
Tyron had his next mission before he could relax. Sidious now wanted some test subjects for his new army, apparently. He was to bring one of the children to Mustafar. He started with the Gungan child on Naboo. Quick and quietly he snuck into the child's room and went toward the cradle, only to realize he had been tricked. Ahsoka entered the room, her blade ignited..
"Don't move, sleemo!" She shouted.
"Really? Again with the insults? I thought you cared for me? You were so convincing when you thought I was injured." Tyron remarked.
"Don't count on it this time." Ahsoka snarled.
"Oh, I know, but then again, you now distracted, let me show you." Tyron said igniting his blade and quickly disarming Ahsoka.
He had no intention of prolonging the fight and quickly made his escape. Unfortunately Skywalker was there too and got into a scuffle with the Sith apprentice. Which ended with him surrounded by Gungans and Ahsoka. He was put into cuffs and led away, but not before Ahsoka stopped him and grabbed the padawan braid from his belt.
"I think I've earned the right to wear this again." Ahsoka said with Tyron smiling and winking at her. She approached the Gungan baby and her mother. "Your daughter is safe now."
"Ha! If you truly believe that, you're a fool!" Tyron shouted. He was then escorted to a Republic cruiser where he later interrogated by Kenobi and Mace Windu.
"We know you've taken at least two children." Kenobi said.
"I haven't taken any children. The little brat, Ahsoka stopped me before I could take one." Tyron said.
"We know you're working with Cad Bane." Windu said.
"Who?" Tyron asked innocently.
"Don't play the fool with us. We know you worked with him to get the holocron." Windu said.
"Fine, I did. But he's long gone with those children." Tyron said.
"Where are they?" Kenobi asked.
"Beyond your reach." Tyron said.
"Who are you working for?" Windu asked.
"I'm sorry, did they not tell you who I work for? I think it's quite clear." Tyron said referring to Skywalker and Kenobi. "Of course, Bane works alone."
"It is only a matter of time before we locate the holocron." Kenobi said. "Make it easier on yourself." He said. Tyron knew what game he was playing.
"I see what you're doing. You're appealing to my light side. If I had any. What are you going to do next Kenobi? Have them torture me while you watch helplessly? Like you watched your master die?" He snarled the last part. Kenobi was taken aback by this but calmed himself.
"I think the fear of whoever you work for outweighs your fear of us." Windu said.
"I'm done." Tyron said saying nothing else. The Jedi left the room and met with Skywalker and Ahsoka. They talked for a bit and reentered the room.
"You will lead us to the holocron." Anakin said waving his hand. Tyron laughed at that.
"You think that will work on me?" Tyron said. "That's adorable."
"You will lead us to the holocron." Kenobi and Skywalker said. Tyron now started to feel something in his head.
"No, I won't." He said struggling.
"You will lead us to the holocron." All three Jedi said.
"And you will show us, now!" Windu said.
"Get out of my head!" Tyron said struggling. "I'm not giving you anything!" He grunted. He started to push them out, making the other Jedi struggle along with him. Ahsoka, meanwhile was getting worried, not only for her master and the other Jedi but for… Tyron? She hadn't felt worried for him before. This was a new feeling. Tyron then opened his eyes and stared directly at Skywalker. "You. You're afraid! That you will never be a true Jedi!" Tyron shouted. That broke the concentration and the mind probe. Skywalker was shocked to hear that. Was he reading his mind too?
"Perhaps we should try again!" Skywalker shouted.
"No need. You won't get the holocron from me." Tyron said. "It's on Bane's ship. Even I don't know where it is. I can give some coordinates. Places where his ship could have been. But it's a lucky guess."
"That's more than what we had five minutes ago." Kenobi said. "You will remain here as our guest. Give us the coordinates and we may be more lenient on your sentencing. You're still a part of the Separatists but it won't be as harsh."
"Joy." Tyron said.
Later on Tyron was sitting in a cell on the cruiser. Waiting for his punishments. He didn't long for that. He wanted to be a true Sith Lord. The legends of Malgus, Revan, Bane all seared into his mind. But there were some things of the Sith he couldn't abide by. Just then Skywalker and Ahsoka entered the room.
"Where was Bane heading?" Skywalker demanded.
"I need more information." Tyron said.
"Bane was at Mustafar. Why?" Skywalker pressed.
"Because that's where the children are." Tyron said as if they should have known that.
"You just told us?" Ahsoka asked bewildered.
"What can I say? I do hate that children are involved in this. Especially infants." Tyron said, serious. "They did nothing wrong, why should they have to suffer? Do you want me to lead you there?" He asked.
"Why would you help us?" Skywalker snarled.
"Master, I think he does want to help." Ahsoka piped in.
"You're taking his side?!" Skywalker yelled.
"No, but I feel something, maybe he doesn't like where this is going. Or maybe this is a trap. But he's our only lead to the children now. And if we don't move, they'll be taken. Forever." Ahsoka argued. Tyron kept his head down waiting for the inevitable.
"You cross us in any way, I will kill you." Skywalker threatened to Tyron.
"Good to know." Tyron said. Skywalker left with Ahsoka lingering behind.
"Thank you." She said.
"Don't thank me yet my dear. The children are still there. Thank me after you save them." Tyron said.
Eventually they made their way to Mustafar. Tyron was handcuffed in the same cuffs that he used on Ahsoka. He supposed it was poetic. The only thing he didn't like was Skywalker's glaring.
"We're coming up on Mustafar." Ahsoka reported from the copilot seat.
"R2, begin the landing cycle." Skywalker said to the astromech droid. It bumped into Tyron's leg in the process.
"Ow! Watch it, stupid droid!" Tyron complained.
"That's just R2's way of saying he likes you." Skywalker added.
"Oh, goody." Tyron responded sarcastically. They landed on the planet where the facility keeping the children was located.
"You sure this is the right place?" Ahsoka asked.
"I wouldn't have brought you here for a remote vacation would I?" Tyron asked rolling his eyes. They came to a door which R2 opened.
"I sense something master, and I don't like it." Ahsoka commented
"It's the dark side, Ahsoka. So, I guess this is the right place. Must make you feel at home." Skywalker said.
"At times it does." Tyron said. The four of them made their way into the facility where they heard a cry.
"Did you hear that?" Ahsoka asked.
"Yeah, I heard it. Where are they?" Anakin grabbed Tyron by his collar.
"I don't know, I never toured this place. I just know this is where they're being kept." Tyron said.
"This way." Ahsoka said pointing in front of them.
"Well, anyone could have guessed that." Tyron remarked. They came to a room where Anakin and Ahsoka cut the door open. They entered it to find a dark room. Ahsoka was looking to where a little makeshift cradle was located.
"We're too late." She said.
"I can sense they're still here." Anakin said. Just then two droids with the two children in their arms attacked the two Jedi, using them as shields. "Be careful of the younglings."
"I know! I know!" Ahsoka shouted.
Just then the floor came apart and the facility was slowly being destroyed. Ahsoka grabbed one of the children and Anakin almost lost one, when Tyron used the Force to push the child into Anakin's arms. They both looked shocked that he would do this. However this gave him an opportunity to grab his lightsaber from Ahsoka's belt and cut off his restraints.
"I got you the children! However, I can't go back with you! Until next time Skywalker! My dear Ahsoka!" He shouted making his escape.
He found an old cargo ship and made his way off planet, but not before he saw the two Jedi make it off world with the children first. They could have this little victory, he could say the Jedi tricked him into taking him there, or that they overpowered him. It mattered not, he hated when children were used like that. If he got orders like that again, he may kill that next person.
And the Children of the Force arc is complete. So a little thing about Tyron is, while he hates the Jedi, he isn't fond of hurting or using children to get what he wants, as it was a big part of his own childhood. Also, he's getting a little soft when it comes to Ahsoka, and vice versa. I'll just leave you guessing on that part. Well, that will be it for a while. Until next time.