Chapter II
After going through the bumpy atmosphere of the planet Nirvania, the Republic starship Celest slowly landed on the soft green grass on the outskirts of a small village filled with shady merchants, looking to make a quick buck from passing starships.
Before long, the five clone troopers and Jedi entered the village, receiving curious looks and glares from its occupants.
"Keep your hands tight on your weapons. I sense a feeling of uneasiness from these people. Be ready for anything!" Guin told the clones from under the hood of his cloak, as he eyed the villagers.
First Lieutenant Sigma33, leader of the clone elite troops gave a nod to Guin and turned to his team, "Epislon and Alpha, you two take point. Kappa, you stay a little behind us. Sergeant Phi and I will stay with Master Guin."
"Understood, sir!" They all said and took their positions as they continued through the village until they finally arrived at a small machinist's shop.
On the steps outside it, an old human male sat, carving a piece of wood with a rusty old knife. He looked up at the Guin as he spat out a piece of tobacco and quickly averted his eyes from the Jedi.
"A Jedi here? And what do I owe this honor?" The old man sneered, rudely.
"Our hyperdrive is damaged and we are in need of a new one. Apparently, you're the only person who caries one." Guin said, removing his hood.
"I might," The old replied, eyeing the rifles of the clones, "But it would cost a pretty penny."
"How does 5000 credits sound?" Guin smiled.
"Well, there our…" But before the old man could finish, Guin held up his hand and said, "No, 5000 credits is just the right amount. In fact, it's perfect."
"Yes, 5000 credits is just the right amount. In fact it's perfect." The old man said under the Jedi's spell.
"Excellent! How long will it take to install?" Guin asked.
"A day at most," The old man responded, not at all realizing what had just happened.
"Good, our ship is just south of the village. You can have your people bring it there." Guin said and walked out with the clone troopers in tow.
Later that evening, Guin stood outside the Celest, watching the sun set in the distance. He glanced up at the ship as the clone troops watched the old man from the shop and two of his workers install the new hyperdrive. He hoped it would be complete soon and they could be on their way, which he was quite anxious to do. He needed to talk to Master Yoda about his last mission. He felt as if it had been something to divert him from something much bigger and deeper…
"Master Guin, the old geezer says they should have the hyperdrive installed in an hour or so." Lieutenant Sigma said, startling Guin from his thoughts.
"Thank-you, Lieutenant." Guin said and turned back to the sunset. It really was a beautiful one.
Sigma nodded and took his helmet off, holding it under his arm.
"Do you trust him?" Sigma asked.
"Not in the least!" Guin laughed, "But I do know he is too much of a coward to try anything."
"True, but I still don't trust him." The clone said, "I'll have Alpha7 check over the hyperdrive when they're finished."
Guin nodded and turned his attention back to the sunset. He could feel something terribly wrong in the Force…