Across The Stars
Chapter 28 of my crossover story, enjoy.
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Chapter 28: The Next Step
There was relief and expectation as the Eclipse, the Dauntless and Shel's ship emerged from hyperspace and came in to land at Valunt. Yet there was also surprise as four more ships arrived too, similar to Shel's. So it was there was a large crowd at the hanger as the ships had finally landed and those on board began to disembark.
"What's going on, who-?" Tripp began.
But he stopped upon seeing the faces of those who emerged and suddenly it was clear, something had happened.
Eleanor noted it too and bit her lip. "What happened, did everything…?"
Clem was the first to report. "We got the cargo, that part went alright. But we were attacked, TIE fighters suddenly appeared and attacked us and that made the crew of the ship fight back...It was as if they knew exactly what we were up to."
That caught the attention of everyone who began to whisper. But it was clear that wasn't all.
"Wait." Conrad said. "Someone's missing, where's...where's Francine?"
"I'm sorry Conrad." Javi said heavily. "That's what she wanted us to tell you."
Conrad knew exactly what she meant by that and what had happened to her. It was like a ripple after that as he sombrely announced the truth.
"She's...she's dead."
The others bowed their heads, unsure of what to even say as Conrad forced himself to leave before he could break.
After a pause Shel stepped forward cautiously.
"Our mission was a success too, we managed to get what we were sent for." She explained. "These are friends of mine, Vince, Wyatt, Russell and Bonnie, they brought it...they can be trusted. But we had something similar to us. A group of Bounty Hunters caught us, after the price on my head and Becca's. We only just managed to escape."
Tripp shook his head. "This is...what are we supposed to do with this knowledge?"
"I think it's best we discuss it in the control room." Eleanor said quickly. "Everybody else, see to unloading the cargo."
Becca then added. "Some of the stuff we've brought should go to Clementine's room, she said she'd have need of it."
Clementine nodded in agreement before following the crew of the Eclipse, accompanied by the Smugglers and Paul towards the control room. Along the way they saw Rebecca with AJ and Sarah. But Clem shook her head, indicating she didn't have time right now. They had to wait. So they entered the control room and either sat or stood around the central table, tension palpable in the air.
"So...you both accomplished your missions, but...those missions were compromised." Tripp said; trying to keep calm. "There was...no other possibility? You don't think Vader's Fist, that, this Minerva…?"
"I would felt some sort of disturbance in the Force if that happened." Clementine explained. "It wasn't anything like that. It's something as simple yet dangerous as us having a traitor."
That brought more worried looks, especially with Carlos' next words.
"The question is, who...we are all bound by a hatred for the Empire and what it does. Who would betray us and why?"
Nobody had an answer.
As such, when Clementine returned to the hanger she sighed. They had no concrete plans or even suspicions on who the traitor was. Tripp was beside himself; outraged at the very idea of suspecting his own people, but admitted it was the only possible way. But as it stood, with the very few details they had, although they didn't like it they needed to adopt a wait and see approach. Which of course put them in a very precarious position. She was momentarily distracted from her worries however when she took note of some of the cargo being handled.
"So what do we do with these?" One of the Invisibles stated. "We can't use them…"
Seeing what they were Clem hurried forwards. "Maybe not, but I can...This is, this is unbelievable, just what I was looking for. How did the Empire, what were they even doing with these?"
For the supply crate had inside it, of all things; Kyber Crystals.
Looking around Clem called out. "Louis, Aasim, Ruby."
They hurried over, looking relieved.
"Clem, you guys are back." Louis said cheerfully, before becoming serious. "Brody told us what happened."
Ruby nodded. "You okay, you-?"
"As well as I can be. Listen, I need you guys to help me out." Clem explained. "I need to get these boxes to the shrine...unless, your shoulder, Ruby?"
"It's fine, all fixed up." Ruby reassured.
Aasim nodded. "So, let's do this."
Relieved Clem led the way and soon had everything prepared, she retrieved the supplies that had been sent to her room too and then sent word for AJ and Sarah, asking them to meet her at the shrine.
So it was Sarah and AJ arrived at the shrine.
"So, I guess Clem's gonna be teaching us more stuff?" AJ mused.
Sarah bit her lip. "I'm not sure, we'll soon see."
So together they entered the shrine, Clem was indeed waiting for them. Along with several boxes with tools, metallic devices and such, not to mention strange crystals, two of which started glowing.
"I see you made it." Clem said with a smile. "I see also that your crystals are already calling to you."
"Our crystals?" Sarah gasped.
AJ then noted. "That one...I feel something...hear something from it."
Clem nodded. "That's right, these are Kyber Crystals and that one you took notice of AJ, you're attuned to it. So, go take it, you're going to need. The other must be yours Sarah, you feel the same?"
Sarah nodded and they both went and took their respective crystals.
Clementine then finally explained. "The reason you're here, the reason all this stuff is here. It's time for you both, to construct your own lightsabers."
That surprised them both, but before long they had no time to be surprised as Clem began to talk them through the process of constructing their lightsabers, explaining the history of the Kyber Crystals and the planet Ilum. As well as imparting more of the teachings she had picked up from the Holocrons, as well as what Lee had taught her. Finally came the moment of truth, Clem nodded to Sarah and AJ, who both stood with their completed lightsabers, with that nod they both hit their emitter switches and the blades activated, Sarah's blue like Clem's while AJ's was green. They had done it.
That night, with further training and more plans being worked on, Clem was relieved to head to bed. The day had been a mixed success but Conrad had returned to his work, swearing revenge for Francine while everybody else dedicated themselves to continuing their mission. Those that had been in the room and knew, were keeping a wary eye out, hoping to find the traitor. She wanted nothing more than to get to her room and just sleep. She entered her room, the door automatically closing behind her as the light came on. She then froze, for sitting there, staring back at her with an equal look of shock, was Violet.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.