Star Wars
The New Jedi Order:
1 A Fallen Master
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1.2 Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars or any of its characters; they all belong to the almighty George Lucas.
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1.4 Author's note: This story takes place 25 years after The Return of the Jedi. Many plot elements and details are not known about this period, but you'll discover some as you read into the later chapters. Or I might decide to make some kind of prequel or whatever. We'll see.
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1.7 Chapter 1
Luke Skywalker clutched the hilt of his lightsaber. The Jedi Master had never faced such peril before. He stood in front of the Yuuzhan Vong commander, prepared to defend himself should the need arise. The commander was a swift and agile opponent that carried an amphistaff, a crude and volatile weapon that can take the form of any object its wielder desires. It was the only weapon a lightsaber could not penetrate (besides another lightsaber). The commander was laden with special armor that protected him against any antagonist. A determined Jedi however, could break through with several concentrated blows. The Yuuzhan Vong commander possessed one other advantage that baffled the Jedi for years. The entire race stood utterly outside the force. The Jedi Master could not sense him, feel him or anticipate his next move.
'You had best surrender while you can, jeedai, for many creatures have fallen at my feet,' said the commander in a menacing voice. 'The one who knows when to quit his the true warrior.' The commander's ngdin, a small creature about the size of a fist that sucks and stores blood for Yuuzhan Vong consumption, crawled at his feet. 'My companion here is eager to allow me a taste of your blood. I will not keep him waiting!'
With that, the commander grabbed his amphistaff and it transformed into a grand sword. He approached Luke, and wielded it with the strength and swiftness expected by any warrior of his rank. The Jedi Master ignited his lightsaber, and its green glow spread the feeling of battle throughout the air.
They stood on the planet Garqi', in a system at the edge of the galaxy. A spring water stream trickled by at Luke's right, its peace and tranquility giving an ironic feeling to vicinity. To the Jedi's left stood the mountains of Clackspiel, and they went as far as he could descry. Several trees and other plant life were around them; the year-round yellow leaves of the trees gave the impression that it was autumn.
The Vong approached his opponent with a vicious sneer. He took a swing at Luke's head but it was easily avoided. Luke countered with several attacks all blocked by the commander. The sound of lightsaber clashing with amphistaff was louder than Luke had expected. It was high-pitched and somehow cruder than that of regular sabers hitting each other.
They exchanged blows for some time when the commander caught Luke off guard. The Vong quickly changed his amphistaff into a whip and struck Luke's wrist. A strong pain shot through the Jedi's arm and he let his weapon fall to the damp ground. The Vong regained control of his whip and using the power of the amphistaff he made it longer. He released it again towards Luke and it coiled around the Jedi's body. The commander tightened the whip with amazing force, pulled it back, and it shot Luke into the water. The Vong warrior left him for dead floating in the stream. He withdrew his amphistaff and prepared to leave. He walked away and as he looked back, he saw his ngdin absorbing Luke's blood. The blow to his wrist had left a surprising amount on the ground.
'Hurry, my little friend. Our work here is done.' The ngdin rushed to its master and he put it in his pocket. He never set foot on the planet again.
The New Jedi Order:
1 A Fallen Master
1.1
1.2 Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars or any of its characters; they all belong to the almighty George Lucas.
1.3
1.4 Author's note: This story takes place 25 years after The Return of the Jedi. Many plot elements and details are not known about this period, but you'll discover some as you read into the later chapters. Or I might decide to make some kind of prequel or whatever. We'll see.
1.5
1.6
1.7 Chapter 1
Luke Skywalker clutched the hilt of his lightsaber. The Jedi Master had never faced such peril before. He stood in front of the Yuuzhan Vong commander, prepared to defend himself should the need arise. The commander was a swift and agile opponent that carried an amphistaff, a crude and volatile weapon that can take the form of any object its wielder desires. It was the only weapon a lightsaber could not penetrate (besides another lightsaber). The commander was laden with special armor that protected him against any antagonist. A determined Jedi however, could break through with several concentrated blows. The Yuuzhan Vong commander possessed one other advantage that baffled the Jedi for years. The entire race stood utterly outside the force. The Jedi Master could not sense him, feel him or anticipate his next move.
'You had best surrender while you can, jeedai, for many creatures have fallen at my feet,' said the commander in a menacing voice. 'The one who knows when to quit his the true warrior.' The commander's ngdin, a small creature about the size of a fist that sucks and stores blood for Yuuzhan Vong consumption, crawled at his feet. 'My companion here is eager to allow me a taste of your blood. I will not keep him waiting!'
With that, the commander grabbed his amphistaff and it transformed into a grand sword. He approached Luke, and wielded it with the strength and swiftness expected by any warrior of his rank. The Jedi Master ignited his lightsaber, and its green glow spread the feeling of battle throughout the air.
They stood on the planet Garqi', in a system at the edge of the galaxy. A spring water stream trickled by at Luke's right, its peace and tranquility giving an ironic feeling to vicinity. To the Jedi's left stood the mountains of Clackspiel, and they went as far as he could descry. Several trees and other plant life were around them; the year-round yellow leaves of the trees gave the impression that it was autumn.
The Vong approached his opponent with a vicious sneer. He took a swing at Luke's head but it was easily avoided. Luke countered with several attacks all blocked by the commander. The sound of lightsaber clashing with amphistaff was louder than Luke had expected. It was high-pitched and somehow cruder than that of regular sabers hitting each other.
They exchanged blows for some time when the commander caught Luke off guard. The Vong quickly changed his amphistaff into a whip and struck Luke's wrist. A strong pain shot through the Jedi's arm and he let his weapon fall to the damp ground. The Vong regained control of his whip and using the power of the amphistaff he made it longer. He released it again towards Luke and it coiled around the Jedi's body. The commander tightened the whip with amazing force, pulled it back, and it shot Luke into the water. The Vong warrior left him for dead floating in the stream. He withdrew his amphistaff and prepared to leave. He walked away and as he looked back, he saw his ngdin absorbing Luke's blood. The blow to his wrist had left a surprising amount on the ground.
'Hurry, my little friend. Our work here is done.' The ngdin rushed to its master and he put it in his pocket. He never set foot on the planet again.