A/N: Yo you all got me back for another round. Dude I'm not surprised about this sequel really isn't a big surprise for me seeing how you all liked the first story. But still I can't wait to get right into the grove again. Also dudes like I've told you or probably a few of you know is that I take commissions work over at my Archiveofourown account. I still have the same name so don't worry. And a commission is simple you pay me and depending on the story. And how flexible your budget is I'll make a story for you dudes. You can talk to me more in PM's or on Archiveofourown seeing as most of my commission work will be there. But still dudes as you all asked this sequel will also be followed by the first chapter of my Futurama story. And I hope some of you like the way I went with that story too. Lastly dudes I'll be posting my holiday surprise to all of you in the coming week so be ready. So lets have some more fun dudes! No reviews I'm ok with that lets just keep going forward.
Lets see what's prowling in the night of space.
Outer Rim third persons POV
Back on board their ship Nassie is walking into the loading bay as the fighters return. Smiling to her three pilots Nassie says, "Despite how things turned out still good job."
Tylas'r the basilisk shrugs to say, "You mean fighting rookies is a job well done? Not really but they've got promise even with how much pressure we put them under. The one in the armor even gave our favor yeller a hard time."
Nassie smirks to say "That I can agree with you on love."
Back on their ship Lechman and the crew open well pry open Yalas cockpit glass. While Jagger forces himself to eject from his armor. Steam pluming from the armor as the crew pours water on both Jagger and the armor.
Yala looks over her ruined fighter to think 'Fuck guys half my age put me into a corner and kept me there. Mother would have cursed me for showing such weakness.'
Lechman walks over to Jagger with two more canteens. Pouring the first one over as much of Jagger body as he could. He backs off as the stream plumps off Jaggers body.
Sighing Lechman places the other canteen next to Jaggers hand. To which he gratefully drinks down. Lechman says "Sorry Jagger you put yourself under so much stress cause I couldn't finish in time.
"Just a fucking hard reminder of how fast I'll need to work one this little trip of ours. But man did this fight cost us."
Jagger waves him off as Sash lands next to him. Jagger says, "Don't stress it so much. Just got to adapt faster on my half. Can't be ready for every fight you know. So what's our dear captains plan this time?"
Lechman answers "Olpu took Higgs, Ket, and the princess to the Emeralds ship. They're working out a deal it seems but this still isn't sitting right with me."
Nodding Jagger turns over to lie on his back while look at how beat up Denwen is. And all he can wonder is how Lechmen will be able to repair it when they have such limited supplies. Worse how he'll need more beskar iron to fixed the more trashed parts.
Over on Nassie ship she and Tylas'r are talking with Olpu and his small group. Nassie says "We're tossing Marrow head first into one of our mining operations. After all it was her fault this whole little situation started.
"She not only double crossed you but us as well after we heard the fine details from you. I can't have any runner making deals go down like you showed me. So she'll work of the large debt she's racked up. But I can tell you could care less about what will happen to her. They say you Mandos are often cold like that."
Olpu shrugs but looks to the moonshine glass a guy places in front of him. Olpu looks to Nassie asking why she has only men in her crew. Nassie smiles to answer "Simple anywhere I got my wonderful harem of men follows me."
This catches everyone off guard even Savan. Nassie smirks as the group is quiet surprised even when she says, "This is my personal ship of manly warriors. All sworn to me and all quite great lovers."
Savan gulps on hearing Nassie mildly talk about how she's mothered a number of kids personally. And Savan simply can't help as her eyes go down to Nassies hips. She's heard of the pain of childbirth.
And for one woman to go through it a number of times is unbelievable. However Tylas'r reminds her to stay on task. Nassie agrees to explain how from their fight she's taken an interest in Olpus group.
Olpu in return explains how they need a guide through the systems they need to travel through. As well as support to be able to deliver Savan without having to sell the clothes off their backs.
Nassie taps her finger for a moment to shrug saying "Sure I'll talk to Yell and see what she thinks. But it won't be easy trust me. Yell is one of the three bosses to Emerald Waltz. And after what happened to Pell lets just say Yell and Bell aren't found of letting just anyone in.
"And don't even start on asking what Well has been up to either."
Olpu and the others are confused until Tylas'r explains more. The four sisters are blood sisters that start the infamous group and Wellit is the oldest. The former youngest was Pellit before a rogue group killed her.
They've been trying to track the group but hit a block as of late. Yellit and Bellit the twin middle sisters have been the front-runners showing the other loyal groups of the Waltz that they won't back down or loss focus.
Nassie sighs to say, "Well if you get to talk with Yell just try to keep things simple. She's a tough bitch and trust me she doesn't take kindly to wrong impressions.
"So princess Savan with the foundation of your uncles control shaking a little. You believe your other uncle will try a coup. But trust me when a say it'll be hard for him to press his plans with you still alive."
As talks continue back on the Mandalorians ship Jagger is chowing down as much as he can. Yala right beside him finishing off her third sandwich.
As the two eat and drink Yala says, "You did well little brother. Even though we both ended up on the losing in the end we gave them hell for every inch." Jagger drinks down the remaining half pitcher of water to look at her.
Jagger says, "Can't say we didn't try at least. But still they have more experience then either of us that was clear.
"Every move they did wasn't just fast reactions it was reaction and timed skill. And being used like target practice again by another skilled pilot has me really worried. Lechman already has enough on his plate. And I can't keep sustaining the damage like this every fight."
As the day goes on Olpu returns to his ship telling the crew the news. And with an escort to the Emerald Waltz colony platform the idea of being attacked is low.
In the hanger Olpu is taking with Lechman and the crew chief as both explain they have some spare parts for Yalas fighter. But they don't have any needed material to fix Denwens bent or damaged parts.
Talking with Nassie personally Olpu and Higgs work out a trade deal for all the parts and weapons they've salavaged from their fights with the Union.
With money handled Olpu returns to the ship once more thankful to Nassie. In the docking bay Yala is in a training pod going up against Luff. Luff easily sees an opening and fires.
Causing her to be shot down again in the simulation. Yala groans as she gets out to look over at a mover gyro pod as Jagger faces off against Rum. The Gran hums commenting on how much of a hard worker Jagger is even with his laid back appearance.
Rum however sends a virtual barrage of missiles at Jagger taking him out and ending the sim. Jagger groans to say "Great and just when I was getting into the grove."
Luff shakes his head as Yala asks to go again.
Barriss POV
Watching the clones train even after what happened a short time ago. I honestly can see how sad they are after losing so many of their clone brethren. Sighing I look to Master Ti as she meditates.
Master Ti says "Barriss I know you feel it too the change in the clones attitudes. I understand it's common for them to give off such strong emotions.
"But from the battle it was made clear that it was an experience that they needed. And one that will push them forward. As well as an example that we ourselves should learn from."
I nod to say, "I know master but I can't shake the feeling that something else is going on with them. I know they care for one another the force itself lives within all beings. But why is the force telling me to worry when they are getting stronger from this experience?"
Master Ti answers "Because life is always confusing Barriss and as such so it the force. The force does know all the answers but only in time for the force is timeless.
"My master once told me that we work like an hourglass. The grains dropping and pooling at the bottom until they all finally collect at the end. But the forces hourglass is in a constant loop. Never more then one fourth collecting to one end before it starts a new.
"We trust the force to guide us yes but we must also be cautious to when it too is confused. Thus is why we must wait and see what the force has in store for us to help us find those in need... Even in our search for Jagger."
I nod to resume my meditation but once more I'm left to wonder just how far ahead the force is when it comes to things. And what it knows about the outcome of most if not all of our lives.
All I can do is ask the force to guide us to finding Jagger as soon as possible.
Jagger's View
It's pretty clear how nervous the princess and Higgs are. But Nassie assures us things may go reasonably well. As she greets the guards at the gates of the colony spire I can't help but be impressed.
The culture of her leaders is clearly revolved around the growth and color of gemstones. Some of the later buildings in the spire clearly have been overgrown by gemstones with nice pattern work.
Informing the guards as to the reason for her visit they let us in. Once in we walk a short will until we get into a large office. There using a small round grinder is a pale yellow skin humanoid. Much like Nassie she has a gemstone at the center of her forehead.
The pale humanoid bows to welcome us saying "Lady Yellit will be with you short please enjoy some gem sugar tea."
Sitting in the office the pale humanoid smiles to say, "Lady Yellit has arrived." To her credit Yellit is not how I thought she'd be. Towering over us all she walks to her desk to sip the tea her servant made for her. And her gem is much larger resting in the certain of her chest.
Only hers is colored like a gold bar. The large nine-foot plus woman says, "Well not surprised seeing you here Nassie I take it another deal went south again?"
The woman sighs to say, "You must choose better runs soon dear. But I see you brought guests... Well these guests are more interesting them most too. Pear tell the cook to make some sweets and bring more tea."
The servant Pear nods to stride off almost like a ballet dancer. Nassie says "Thanks Yellit I know this is sudden but well..."
Yellit cuts her off to say "You want to go into business with these Mandalorians after their display of skill? Not unreasonable but how does helping them provide for us?
"From the state of their ship and how that one smells they can use the money they make on providing better utilities for the crew. Rather then spending it on weapons."
Nassie says "Aside from his smell well I'll let the princess her talk things out with you fully. Boy lets leave them alone."
I cross my arms to say "I'm staying the princess here is under my direct guard. So I can't leave her alone after all she's my pain in the neck."
Nassie shrugs and ushers everyone else out. Yellit sits at her desk and pulls out a large smoking pipe. Pouring smashed gem dusk into she begins to smoke it. Yellit says, "You know your uncle the prince has been making waves on your planet again.
"He's been cutting down on those who would out source their planets more profitable gains. As well as growing a bigger gap between the poor and middle class. He's trying to make it so that the middle class has a better chance of making good money.
"This however could spark conflict and open civil war on your planet. I'm sure you can understand how you dying would spark your uncle to do something rash."
The princess glares to say "Those bastards won't get that pleasure from my uncle. He'll strangle them all before it comes to that."
Yellit says, "Which is why I offer you this allow my company to escort and protect you. Sure the Mandalorians are good fighters but they're caught up in many conflicts with two sides of a raging war. As well as against one another from last I heard.
"We can help you with immediate problems but this is for you to decide."
The princess looks at me clearly wondering what to decide. I shrug to say "Princess this is on you now. Anyway you choice people will die and you've seen it already. I took my first life when I was much younger. And much like me your future is decided on your actions.
"So only you can decide or take what chance is given to you."
Yellit smirks for some reasons agreeing with that I said. Princess says she'll still need time and Yellit agree but says she'll need an answer soon.
As we move to leave Yellit stops me asking my name. I answer, "My name is Jagger Silver crowned prince to the Marian and Surian people." She hums for a moment to say, "Yes you're the one fighting in that unique silver armor.
"Don't worry my people will take good care of it while you're here."
Asking what she means she adds "My engineers are some of the finest and don't worry I'll forbid them from making any copies of its make up. Or try to take it away from you."
I say, "My personal mechanic has a say it what happens to my armor. As well as where it goes." She nods as I leave her office to walk with the princess.
After talking with Lechman it didn't take them long to send someone to look over my armor. But I couldn't stay princess need to give Yellit an answer with Olpu and the rest of the head crew go to discuss the final works of the plans and money agreements.
Princess says as she sits once more in Yellits office "I already have the blood of these Mandos on my hands. And the last thing I need to do is cross them. I can tell they take honor very high and such an act of me backing out of the deal I made with them would make things worse.
"Last thing I need is a personal hit squad with Red mane next to me after my neck."
Yellit smirks as she looks as me but princess goes on saying "This isn't about pride and I can tell the honor, family, and bond means more to them then any thing else.
"They won't change much like their armor this means a lot to them. And I know they'll protect me to the very end even when they can't stand. So I think I'll stick with them until the jobs down."
Yellit nods to say, "I trust you'll be protecting her still then Jagger 'Red Mane'?" I nod to say "More then likely. Plus we need her to get paid." Yellit chuckles to say "Well then lets send you on your way."
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