Chapter 3
Tanner
Earlier that day
The small ship flew through hyperspace, stars zipping past the ship. Tanner and a small squad of droids were on board, the prison cell being prepared for the arrival of Nick, the new recruit. If he would go willing, the cell would be of no use, but Padawan learners were always against the change. "We are approaching Endor, sir."
"Thank you. Make sure we aren't spotted."
"Yes sir."
The ship began to slow, going into the atmosphere on the moon. The droids landed the ship smoothly, and the door opened. Tanner motioned for the droids to stay put, and went off alone.
He wove through the woods, getting as far away from the droids as possible. He hated those stupid clankers, but he knew they were necessary to the war effort. He moved south, having no idea where he was going, until he heard a twig crack behind him. He turned, lightsaber drawn, and saw a small bear sprinting through the brush. Ewoks, he thought. The Jedi training camp can't be far from their village. So he sprinted off, following the creature stealthily through the brush. He came upon the village, hiding behind a bunch of trees, and heard laughter. He turned his head toward the noise, and saw two girls, one slightly taller than the other, cleaning scattered bits of fabric off the ground. He scanned the girls over, taking note of their weapons and how threatening they look. The taller one carried a blaster, so he knew she wouldn't be a bother. He couldn't see the weapon of the red-haired girl, however, so he assumed it was either a blaster or she didn't have one. They walked toward him, arguing about what types of weapons were better in a fight. It was when they turned in his direction that Tanner was truly surprised. The red-head was carrying a lightsaber.
Tanner crouched, ready for a fight. The leaves around him rustled, but he didn't care. He jumped out of the brush, drawing his gleaming red lightsaber. The girls each drew their respective weapons, and faced him. He eyed the two again, reevaluating their skills in the way they held their weapons. He decided on a direct approach, rather than fight first and possibly never know. "Where is Nick?" he questioned, a slight threatening tone showing he meant business.
The two girls looked at each other, a worried glance in their eyes. "I think you have the wrong star system," the Jedi replied. "There is nobody by that name here."
He glared at her, and she returned the favor. "Starfall…" the taller one started.
"Marh." The other finished. "I got this." She turned to Tanner. "Look, buddy. I don't know what you and your Sith buddies want, but nobody named Nick lives on this system." As she talked she slowly walked toward him, putting her lightsaber down. "Now, just lower the lightsaber, and we can talk peacefully."
Tanner laughed. "I don't have time for talk."
Suddenly, a blaster fired at him. It was the taller girl, Marh. He deflected the blast, and went to retaliate, when the other girl, Starfall, stepped in his path. He swung his lightsaber, and she parried the blow. An all out battle was about to commence, when the sound of another lightsaber being drawn came from behind him. "Step away from the padawan Tanner Krytal."
Tanner turned, and saw Master Zaimur Vaal standing behind him, a battalion of droids at the ready by his side. "Wait. You know her?"
Master Vaal grabbed Tanner's arm, the red lightsaber falling to the ground and deactivating. "Let's talk more back home. Nickole!"
"Yes, Master?" Starfall said.
"Help calm down the Ewoks, please. Then report back to me immediately."
"Yes Master." Starfall said, grabbing Marh by the arm and running back to the camp.
Master Vaal then turned to the leader of the clones. "Leave a squad here. I don't want her getting into any more trouble."
"Yes sir!"
A squad of clones broke away from the main group, and the rest surrounded Tanner. One pulled out handcuffs, and clasped them around Tanner's wrists. "Come, Krytal," Vaal said. "Let's go discuss why you are here."
The clones pushed him onward, but not before he dropped an activated tracker for his droids. They walked about fifty more feet, before two beeps came from a communicator on a clone. He looked at the others, nodded, and hit Tanner with the butt of his gun. Tanner was out cold in an instant. "Good work boys. Let's get the Sith back to base before he wakes up," the captain said.
"Yes sir!" the others replied. They picked up Tanner, and drug him along toward their base.
AN: Heyo! I figured out how to put a line on the page :D
I felt as if this chapter didn't swing well into the next one (which will be coming soon... don't fret anyone that is actually reading) :{)
Well... If I want that stinking chapter up I should probs finish it... R&R (no flaming positive feedback and questions only)
Catch you on the flip side! TTFN! Alyss