A/N: Sorry that it took so long to update! Been busy. Thanks to all those who reviewed! I'm taking all the reviews to heart and trying to incorporate them in my stories. Just remember that most of the character dialogue is there for a purpose...even if it doesn't sound like something that they would say. For example, Mira using the line 'troops' is because she hung out with Bao-Dur a lot. And there is such a thing as an 'Airbus' in Star Wars. Thatis the correct use of the word, sorry to those who thought it meant something else.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars. Some things in this chapter aremy personal creation and I plead poetic liscense. Although they still are based off of Star Wares creatures.

Chapter 3

She rushed through the jungle at an alarming speed. Deflecting blaster fire as she ran. The sound of battle droids and soldiers getting infinitely closer to herlocation. Sweat ran down her forehead as she continued to run, brushing past trees and bushes. She hoped that she was nearing the safehouse. If it took any longer she didn't know if she would be able to make it. Her body ached with the pain of three straight days of work, no rest or food. She was already pushing her body past its physical limits.

"Hurry, Fi!" Revan called to her. Revan ran shortly in front of her. Her lightsaber was an arch of light as she deflected more blaster fire.

"I'm going as fast as I can, Rev." Just then she tripped over a tree root and tumbled to the ground with a sickening thud. "Dammit!"

Revan stopped and looked back at her friend. "Get up!"

Fiona merely nodded and struggled to get to her feet. She collapsed to the ground again with a gasp of pain.

"Hurry, they're coming!" Revan breathed.

"I...can't get up. My leg...I think it's broken." She winced as she tried getting up again. "Go! Leave me...if they catch us both..."

"I am not leaving you." Revan ran back to her wounded friend before Fiona could even blink. She lifted her up into her arms and continued on towards the safehouse.

"You're an idiot...Rev." Fiona managed to say.

"I know." Was the answer she got in return. "But I'm the idiot who is going to save our skins."

Fiona closed her eyes and focused her remaining energy on healing her leg. The pain subsided and the bone snapped back into place. She leapt out of Revan's arms and ran behind her. Lightsaber in her hand and deflecting blaster fire, yet again. And then, as if from a dream, the safehouse began to appear from the mist that engulfed the whole jungle. It was so close...

"Revan..."

"I know, I sense it too. Something's not right." They reached the safehouse and Revan began tampering with the electronic lock.

Then from out of nowhere a strange alien creature leapt at Revan. Caught off guard, Revan was unable to get to her lightsaber in time. The alien extended its long talon-like claws and tackled Revan to the ground. Fiona looked to the creature and then to door.

"Get...inside." Revan screamed at her as the alien clawed Revan's face. A line of blood began trickling down the side of her already beat up face.

Fiona had a split second to decide what to do. She ignited her lightsaber and attacked the creature. The creature was already anticipating her move and dodged the blow bringing it's arm up and swinging it at Fiona. Fiona moved, but not in time to dodge the blow. It hit her with full force, knocking her to the ground. Revan took the opportunity to ignite her blade and thoroughly run it through the beast. Revan helped Fiona up and they both rushed inside, panting heavily.

"You're an idiot, Fi. What part of 'get inside' is not clear to you?" Revan said through breaths.

"Mostly all of it. But I'm the idiot who save our skins." She smiled triumphantly.

"Maybe. I don't think we're out of this neck of the woods yet."

"Obviously." Fiona said sarcastically. "Let's take a look at that cut..."

"I'm fine." Revan pushed away her hand.

"You sure?"

"Yes. Besides, we need to find the captives."

Fiona nodded in agreement. "Lech'acrku..."

Shadows slowly started to emerge from behind boxes and tables. The shadows soon turned into shapes, and then into people. Frightened people.

"It's ok, we're here to help." Revan said calmly.

One figure stepped out from the rest. "See'rahuna took'eck my'rachunan?"

Revan looked to Fiona. Fiona stepped forward to translate. "Yes, we're here to protect and help you. We mean no harm."

Another shadow emerged. "You speak the language of my people. You also saved one of us. You are to be trusted, and are to be part of our clan from this day forth."

"You speak basic?" Revan said startled.

"Only I , the Me'hu'ka'tak , does. The enemies gather. What are we to do?" The Me'hu'ka'tak asked.

"We don't exactly have a plan yet but we ..." A banging on the door sent all the people scurring back into the shadows and the darkness.

Fiona looked to Revan who had worry creasing her face. They might not make it out of this one.

"Revan, take these people far to the east. There will be a landing pad somewhere there, plus supplies, and a small transport ship."

"Oh no, you are not going to do what I think you are going to do." Revan paused as she looked at the determined woman. Her eyes widened with comprehension. "You are, aren't you?"

"I have to. It's the only way." Fiona looked down at her lightsaber.

"There is always another way."

"Not this time, Rev. No time to argue...go!" Revan grabbed Fiona's hand.

"I will not leave you. What if...what if something happens to you? What am I going to tell Atton?" Revan said with tears in her eyes.

"You will tell him that I died for a good cause." She smiled. "And if it helps, tell him I died in my underwear. He'll understand."

There was a louder bang on the door. Revan smiled one last time at her good friend. Then reluctantly let go of her hand. Revan cut a hole through the back of the building and ushered all the beings through it.

"And Revan..." Revan looked back at Fiona. "Tell him that I'm sorry." Fiona whispered.

Revan nodded and dissapeared into the jungle with the rest of the people. Fiona returned her attention to the door. She would fight here. She would die here. Her hand gripped the hilt of her lightsaber tightly. This was what she must do.

There was yet another bang on the door. Followed by silence. Then a large burst of metal, and the door blew open. Blaster fire erupted around her and she easily deflected it. The blaster fire continued to pour throught the open door. She failed to deflect on end it hit her directly in the leg. Her legs buckled and she went to the floor...hard.

"Take her alive!" A voice in the distance yelled gruffly. She knew that voice...but she was too wounded and tired to care. The last thing she saw was the heel of a very large boot...then everything went dark.

A/N: Doesn't look good for Fiona...anyway please review if you like this story! Or if you have any suggestions! Thanks a bunch! Remember that this is not an ExileAtton fic so I can't stress that point enough. I'm not sure what i'm gonna do to Atton yet...