"Rock I need you to get everything we have on Mandalore's violent past". I say the Rock through a hologram.
I'm in my room, I'm wearing my brown trousers, shoes, shirt and my brown braces. I've unbuttoned the top button of my shirt.
"Sir, if you plug into you data pad I'll start to transfer the data the now".
I plug in my data pad, and the information starts to download.
"Rock, how was Geonosis?" I ask.
"Sir, we have successfully taken the planet and captured Poggle the Lesser. Thanks to your work, I believe you're being awarded a medal". Says Rock.
"Rock, I didn't do anything. I killed so many men". I say slamming my fist against the holoprojector.
"Sir, you did the best that you could under the circumstances. Sir, you made the landing zone safe. Within 40 minutes of getting there. Not many Generals can say that".
"Thanks Rock, I've got to go and read up on this. I'll speak soon Rock, Fraser out".
I end the transmission and grab the data pad off the holo projector, and sit at the table. I start reading it. I start to take notes on how Satine had to rebuild her world by herself.
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"Enter". I say as read the data pad.
"What are you reading?" Says Satine.
I turn around to face her, she is wearing her normal blue dress, with her blue head dress on. She looks beautiful, I eye her up and down. She walks closer to me and pulls my head and eyes up to meet her.
"My eyes, are here General". She places her hand on my face. I kiss her, I pull back and look into her eyes.
"God, you're beautiful". I say, I kiss her again with more passion. My hands find her waist. I push her to the wall and start making my way down her neck,
"Mm, Fraser, I mean mm, General. There is a pressing issue I need to discuss with you".
I feel her hand run through my hair, I gentle bite the bottom of her neck and Satine grips my hair and moans.
"Duchess, are you alright in there". One of her guards call out.
I stop and look at her. She clears her throat.
"Yes, I'm fine I'll be out in a minute".
I look to notice that Satine has pulled my braces off and unbuttoned my shirt. I look at her and laugh I peck her on the lips as I start to re button my shirt.
"So Duchess what is the pressing issue that needs to be discussed?" I ask a little loudly so the guard can hear.
"Um, yeah the issue is about the reason why you are here. I was wondering if you would like to walk with me through Mandalore and see the sights". Satine says.
"I'll be glad to Duchess". I'm about to walk out but Satine pulls me back. I smirk and I'm about to pull her into a kiss. But she throws my tie at me.
"Ah. I see". I put on my tie and my tunic and walk out the door. I grab my medals and walk out of the door.
We are walking through the streets of Sundari
"It's good to see you again Fraser, despite the circumstances". Satine says.
"From what I've read Mandalore has prospered under your rule, thanks to your pacifist ways. I believe." I say feeling proud of her.
"Thank you, but not everyone on Mandalore feel that our commitment to peace is a sign of progress...There is a group that calls itself "death watch" who long for our warrior ways to return, I believe these are the people you are looking. They live our moon Concordia. There are certain officials that are working our way to root out this group". Satine says.
"Hm. How wide-spread is this movement Satine? Has there been any attempts on your life?!" I say.
"Fraser, it's hardly a movement. It's just a group that vandalize public places nothing more".
"Satine, you have answered my question has there been any attempts on your life?" I say.
"Fraser-" Satine starts.
"Wow, mum look at real life soldier". A little boy says shouts to his mum.
The little boy comes running up to me. Satine looks at me.
"Well, hello little man. How are you today?" I ask him as I get down on one knee so I'm level with him.
"Are you a real soldier?"
I laugh and nod my head in agreement. The little boy's eyes fill up joy.
"Sammy! What have I told y-" Comes over the mum.
"Ma'am, it's alright. I love talking to people. Especially people who have a Scottish flag". I smile at the mum then the boy.
"How did you know it was a Scottish flag?" Asks Sammy.
"Sammy, listen to my accent. Och i de noo". I say in a broad accent.
"See I'm doing a project for my school and I've chosen Scotland. So I got a flag and some pictures, is that enough?"
"Yeah, it is. Now I'm going to give you something that no one else on this planet has and only a select few have it. This will make you classmates jealous of you. Now close your eyes and hold out your hand".
The little boy does as I say. I un-hook my purple heart from my tunic. I place it in the little boy's hand. He immediately opens his eyes. The mum steps in.
"He can't take that. It's a decorated war medal. I'm sorry but he'll lose it and you've won it for a reason".
"Well, I'll leave it in your hands to give me the medal back then". I say to the mum.
"Now, Sammy go and show your friends and I'll try to be there when you are telling your classmates about Scotland. I've got to go, I've got an important meeting with". I point at Satine.
"Oh okay bye". The little boy runs off to go and show his friends.
"Shall we?" I stand up and offer Satine my arm and we continue walking.
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"Surely high ranking officers require to be taught on how to deal with things peacefully as well as with violence". Satin says.
"Um. It depends, we mostly have men who are just trained in peaceful ways. They come with us if we need allies or if something has gone pear-shaped. But I don't think it's a huge thing we need to be trained in. In war-time, most of the time your emeny will want to kill you rather than talk to you".
"Ah, the ideas of a sold-"
BOOM!
I shield Satine with my body quickly.
"Are you okay?" I say checking over her to see if she's hurt.
"General I'm fine". Satine says bring my eyes to meet hers.
We both look at the citizen lying on the ground, Satine rushes over to one of them, I quickly pursue her.
"Hooligans couldn't have arranged this kind of attack at this scale". I say.
"Then it's an off-worlder".
I look around to see unharmed citizens helping the wounded. I see a orange sign.
"Satine are you sure about that?"
Satine looks up at the sign.
"It's the sign of the death watch".
"Oh great, they've got a sign. So they are a group. Satine is goes against your Government and you. I need to get you out of here, you're not safe here, I'm taking you back to the palace". I say furiously as I help Satine onto her feet.
I turn to the police officers on the scene and Satine's royal guards.
"Make sure no one leave here, I will start questioning as soon as the wounded are taken to hospital".
A bald man pushes through the crowd to escape.
"Buddy that was a bad choice". I say as I start the pursuit of the man.
I pursue him onto a balcony.
"Wow, hey buddy I only want to speak to you. Okay". I say trying to sound calmly.
The man pulls out his gun and starts firing at me, I find cover behind a table.
"Yeah he doesn't want to take to me". I say to myself.
I pull out my revolver and fire a blind shot. The man stops firing. I stand up to find him on top of me and is punching me. I block a few punches and punch him in the face and throw him off of me. I see Satine so does the man. I quick;y get up and run to Satine pulling her behind the door frame. I check to see if I've got my gun, it's still on the ground. I see the man has got his blaster and is aiming it at the door frame.
"Now, buddy I only want to talk to you". I say from behind the door frame.
I look out to see the man climbing onto the railing and is about to jump,
"Don't do it!" I shout.
"calhava bru'chun Dralshye'ran!" The man says as he jumps. I just get to the railing to see him hit the ground. I notice Satine is standing beside. She brings her hands up to her mouth.
"Are you okay?" I ask her, I put my hand on her arm, she pulls away and starts making her way to man.
We get down there, Satine is in front of me, I see that man and I take my cap off. Satine walks over to him, I follow behind her I stay standing.
"Se solu, se kad, se Darasuum kote." The man says.
"Duchess, what is the man saying?"
"Kadi, se norm'iim." The man finishes.
"Ki, kadi norm'iim." Satine speaks to him. The man passes away after that.
"He was speaking in Concordian, it's one of our moon". Satine says not facing me.
I move my position to help her up,
"I would like to go and visit Concordia. I'll accompany the body". I say.
"Concordia is a Provence with it's own Governor. you'll need me to escort". Satine says.
"Satine I don't think that is necessary". I say.
"It is, you've just been involved in the death of a Concordian". Satine says with a bitterness in her tone.
"Satine, I didn't kill him". I say.
"I know that's why I'm still talking to you". Satine says as she walks away from me.
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We are traveling to Concordia by ship.
I'm wearing black boots, with light gray trousers, with a light grey shirt. On the left sleeve is the Republic sign and I've got my General tapes on my shoulders. I've got a brown leather gun belt with my revolver in the holster.
(Satine is wearing the pink outfit that's on the show.)
"From what I've read I the Concordia was an Agricultural moon?" I ask.
"Before the end of the war, they turned Concordia into a mining base. The sheer number of mining bases here nearly destroyed our forests, they are finally growing back". Satine says.
We land in a hanger and are met by a man with blue eyes and blonde hair.
"Duchess Satine you are most welcome on Concordia". Says the man, kissing Satine hand.
"Thank you, Governer Vizsla. May I present General Fraeer Broadfoot of the Republic". Satine says.
I nod and smile,
"General, Governer Vizsla is one of the officials I was talking about, he has been working very hard to root out the death watch. I don't know where we would be without him". Satine says.
"I take it you've heard the rumors about Satine and how she plans to join the Separatists".
"My only orders, sir, was to seek the truth nothing more". I say to him.
The guards walk pass with the coffin of the dead man,
"Is this the man, who bombed the memorial shrine?" Asks the Governor.
"Yes, sir, apparently he was apart of the death watch". I say.
"Uh, a worrisome prospect". Vizsla says quite darkly.
"Excuse me, General I must attend to the body". Vizsla says.
Satine follows him, I grab her arm and pull her back so she's facing me.
"Satine, I need to ask a favor of you, I need you to keep the Governor busy at dinner." I say.
"Why, where are you going?" Satine asks.
"Um, I would like to see one of the mining bases for myself. I just love mining bases!" I say.
"No you don't. You are going to see if they are still operational or not". Satine says.
"Well, yes but I'm hoping they aren't operational. Now I want you to wear this earpiece just in case you get into any trouble and I'll be the good husband and come and get you." I say, handing Satine the earpiece.
"Do I need to tell I'm opposed to all of this?" Satine looks at me sarcastically.
"Um, no but that's why I love you". I say as I quickly peck her on the cheek.
"Need I reminder you that you are under my protection and can you at least try and not cause problems were none yet exist". Satine says, she grabs my hand and makes me look at her.
"Think of me being a tourist in a mining base that's all". I say.
"That's why I love you". Satine says and kiss me on the lips.
I go and grab a speeder to go and search for one of the bases.
"Apologizes, Duchess I'm just writing a condolence letter to the dead man's family and making arrangements to pick up his body". Says the Governor.
"Of course Governor, very proper. General Broadfoot will join us shortly, he said he need to um, pray". Satine says.
I reach the entrance of the mining base. I turn of my speeder and start to walk through the door. I take a right and follow the railing. I follow it for about 5 minutes until I reach the operational area, I see that the lights are still on ans some of the machines are on.
"Hm. It doesn't look abandoned to me".
I walk over to see that there are jet packs, and helmets.
"Yep. Definitely not abandoned". I say as I pick up a helmet to examine it.
Blast.
I turn around to see a soldier come at me with a blaster. I use the helmet as a shield. The soldier takes me out, I manage to kick him off of me. I turn around to try and find him.
"Hey, buddy. I'm just a tourist here. Nah who am I kidding. I'm here on a peaceful mission. I'm under the protection of Duchess Satine". I say.
"WE don't recongise her rule!" The soldier, says as he jump on my back. I see another soldier come up and punch me in the stomach then the face. I stumble back and push the soldier on my back into the wall trying to get him off of me. The other soldier is coming at me, I kick him in the stomach. He stumbles back, I make one final attempt the get the soldier off my back, which is successful.
"You know, you guys really need to work on your hosting skills". I say.
The soldier on the ground who I kicked comes at me again. He punches me in the face, I manage to dodge his oncoming attacks.
"Why would a Scotsman, come on a peaceful mission to Mandalore. You are warriors!" Says the soldier.
"Um, you know if you haven't notice, I'm not with the Separatists". I say as I point to the Republic badge on my shirt.
"Then you are a TRAITOR!"
"Uh oh". I say as the soldier comes flying at me.
I dodge the attacks once again but I feel someone pulling me to the ground and holding me, I try to turn, to see I notice it's the other soldier.
"You must really like my bac-" The soldier kicks me in the face, and knocks me out cold.
"Someone is feeding misinformation to the Republic senate, saying that the Death Watch is taking over Mandalore. Why? Who would gain from these lies?" Satine says.
"The Death Watch, obviously".
"With all due respect Governor. The Death Watch couldn't arrange all of this. The problem is clearly larger than we first thought. I believe that someone on the outside helped move it along". Satine says.
"Duchess, it's hard to believe but it must be someone who has one of the highest influence among the Separatists." Says Vizlsa.
"Yes. But why target me?" Satine asks as she takes a drink.
"Well, Duchess you lead the council of Neutral systems. Take it as a compliment, someone powerful is working towards your downfall, because you threaten the Separatists' goals to win the war". Vizlsa says.
Satine nods and takes another sip from her drink.
"The commander wants us to do a sweep of the area to see there are anymore soldiers wandering about". Says the guard.
I wake up, I grunt I try to move I look up to notice that I'm chained to a machine and in a force field.
"He's harmless without his gun". Says the other soldier.
Both the soldier walk out. I feel something hit my face, it's my ring. Satine!
"You guys are definitely getting a zero stars from me when I get out of here!" I shout.
I press my com-link to activate Satine's earpiece.
"General Broadfoot seems to be taking rather long to pray". Vizlsa says.
"Ah, well you know the Scots they don't do things by halves". Satine says.
"Satine, can you hear me?"
"Duchess would you like another drink?" Vizlsa asks.
"Yes, I would love one".
"What? Um how do I put this. Oh I've got it. I'm in a rather awkward spot. I'm being held by the Death Watch and I'm chained to a big death machine. I need your help".
"Sorry Duchess we are out of ice".
"Sorry to hear that". Satine says.
"Really? I'm chained to a big death machine and all you can say is sorry to hear that?!"
"Perhaps we should begin dinner without General Broadfoot". Says Vizsla.
"There is a tracking thingy on you earpiece. Follow it due east of my location okay?"
"I don't know if I can do that at the moment". Satine says.
"Are you not feeling well Duchess?"
"Satine, darling how can I put this anymore plain. I'm going to be smashed into bits, with 2 guards watching and laughing so I'm going to say this is urgent".
"Perhaps Governor some fresh air would do me good". Satine says.
"Would you like me to escort you outside?" Asks Vizlsa.
Satine take a speeder it rough terrain".
"Oh no, never fear I'll find my way". Satine says as she walks out of the room.
Satine runs and goes and grabs a speeder.
"Hey buddy we can talk about this. I mean I think I'd look better and feel better looking as a full person and not into tiny bits". I say to one of the guards.
"Commander's orders".
"If this is about the zero stars thing I can give you 1 star so some people come and then you can smash them into bits how does that sound?" I say.
"Start the machine".
I watch as a pile of rocks show me what is going to happen to me. Wonderful. I think to myself.
Bleep bleep.
"There's a disturbance at the entrance let's go and check it out. Now if we leave you won't go anywhere". One of the guard says and laughs and walks away.
I see Satine running towards the controls.
"Well, look who finally decided to turn up". I say.
"Fraser, i haven't saved you yet".
"Really, never would have guessed, Satine. Please turn the machine off".
"Just be patience".
"Satine I'm a wee bit short on patience the now!"
I'm also at the smasher.
"SATINE!"
I tense up. I close my eyes.
"Satine I love you!"
"There".
I'm still waiting to be smashed up, I open my eyes to find that I've got another death trap. I see that the 2 guards are back.
"Satine watch out!". I shout.
They grab Satine, Satine pushes them back, she see that I'm about to be flattened and pushes a metal canister onto the machine. My force field shuts off and I jump onto the metal canister and pushes myself off the side to land on the ground beside Satine. I take the guard that is holding Satine, I break his arm and throw him into the wall. I dodge to other guard's attack and throw him into the wall. I take a minute to catch my breath. Satine walks to the lift. I quicken my pace to catch up with her. The lift doors close.
"Um thanks for that." I say sheepishly.
"What were you thinking?! You could have been killed! And you were joking away with the guards! Really Fraser!" Satine shouts at me then turns away from me.
I hug her from behind,
"But I wasn't killed, and Satine". I kiss her neck, "If someone is trying to kill you it's my duty to find out who and why and put a stop to the threat. okay? I'm sorry". I rest my chin on her shoulder.
The lift doors open a guard is standing there. I quickly take him out.
"This isn't the way we came in". I say.
"LOOK IT'S THE GENERAL!" Shouts one of the Death Watch soldiers.
I start to press the lift button, the guards stand in a line and open fire I grab Satine and we hide behind a rock.
"We are going to have to stand and fight. We in your case just stand and cheer me on".
I quickly grabs the soldier's foot and drag him towards me. I take off his jet pack and I take his blaster. I have a quick scan of the area I notice that the guards are slowly approaching us. I throw the jet pack at them and shot it and it explodes. I quickly return to cover. I let out a breath and quickly take another scan of the view. I see the leader walking towards us.
"Wait here". I say to Satine.
I stand up so the leader can see me, one of the soldiers is still alive the leader shots him.
"This is what I do to failures".
The leader takes off his helmet to show it's Governor Vizlsa.
"For generations my ancestors fought proudly against the Republic. Now that woman tarnishes the very name Mandalorian. Defend her if you will General!".
Vizlsa throws me my gun and a sword.
I put my gun in my holster, I hold onto the sword.
"Hm, the sword won't help you here. This is a darksabre, my ancestors took it from the Jedi temple during the fall of the Old Republic. May have died under it's blade, prepare yourself to join them".
VIzsla comes at me, he throws a swing at me I block it with my sword. Only to find that my sword is chopped in half. Great I think to myself. Vizsla punches me in the face, I grab his hand and twist it, making him drop his sabre. I punch him in the face repeatedly. I throw him to his guards. I pull out my gun and point it at him.
"Ah a true warrior, the Scots are! Warriors finish him!" Vizsla shouts.
3 warriors stand in a line and blast missiles at me. I duck, I turn around to notice that they are coming back around. I put my gun away and run to Satine.
"Satine". I shout. Satine runs and jumps on me, I'm carrying her bridal style. I jump down the lift shaft. The missiles explode. I shield Satine with my body, we roll out of the lift's doors. I cough and hold my side. Satine comes up to me and helps me up by supporting me.
"Well I suppose we are even now, you saved my life, I saved your life". Satine says.
"Mine's was the more daring one I believe" I say with a smile, Satine grabs hold of my face and starts kissing random bits. I look at her weirdly.
"Your face looks sore", Satine says as she continues kissing me.
"I haven't seen my face, but I'll take your word for it. Not-" Satine stops me by kissing me.
"Not-kiss that kiss I'm enjoying- kiss it we s-kiss should get- kiss back". I says through the kisses.
"Your right, we will continue this later". Satine says.
I start blushing like made just thinking about it. I clear my throat and mount the speeder heading back to the hanger. Once there we then board the ship back to Sundari.
I escort Satine to her bed chambers.
"Goodnight Duchess". I say as I kiss her hand.
""Goodnight General". Satine says.
I let go of her hand and start to make my way down to my room but Satine pulls me into her bedroom and locks the door.
I'm back in my dress uniform walking with Satine and her Government.
"It's difficult to know how wide spread is this Death Watch as Pre Vizsla has fled". Says the prince.
"It's obvious that the Separatists are involved in this". I say.
Satine stops and turns around to look at me.
"I disagree Fraser, I told you I wanted to stay out of this war and that's what I'm going to do!".
"With all due respect Duchess, I don't think that's an option anymore given the circumstances". I say trying to break it gently to Satine.
"I thought you of all people wouldn't understand my position. I will not be apart of this war!" Satine storms away and heads onto the ship.
I see Rock and Tuck coming over to me.
"Well what happened to you?" Tuck says.
"It's a long story".
"Well, the men and I have got time". Tuck says.
We are about to mount the ship when a little boy stops in front of me.
"Sammy!" I hug him.
"Sorry, little man I didn't come to your speech. How did it go?"
"It went really well I got a pass! And and and, my teacher was happy when I showed the class your medal. Here you go". Sammy hands me the medal.
"Sammy it's tradition that you put the medal back on". I say.
Sammy's eyes fill up with joy, he puts back on my medal. I hug him and tell him to go back to his mum and I'll see him soon.
"Sammy!" I shout.
He turns around and I salute him, Sammy salutes me back. Tuck and I mount the ship. On it's journey to Coruscant.
"Hello, General Broadfoot".
"Master Kenobi". I say and I bow.