AN: KXR does NOT own Star Wars
Also a virtual cookie for whoever figures out who Traya and Nios are based off of!
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Star Wars
Legend of Thaigarus
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Trials and Tribulations: Chapter 1; The Jedi
As her ship landed within the docking station of the Thaigarus compound she took a quick glance at the defenses surrounding herself and her companion Lt. Nios. The Lieutenant had been assigned to her for several years now. She had grown quite fond of him over a period of time despite his apparent need to feel pain, and his not so well hidden affection for her.
The defenses within the docking pad were quite amazing there were four turrets on the ground floor with another four on the height of the walls. There were two armed guards at the exit into the compound and most all of the personnel maintaining the docking station were wearing a blaster pistol on their hip. Traya was not looking forward to seeing the defenses in the actual compound.
As she and the Lt. walked towards the check in kiosk they saw a boy chasing after a few of the other children in the small port. The boy stood out amongst the rest to almost anyone with his snow white hair that had a black patch over his right eye, but Traya saw the most astounding Force signature she had ever seen within one so young. She had only heard of a Fore Signature of this magnitude within someone who had died over three hundred years ago. As Lt. Nios signed in Traya walked to the young boy.
"Hello there young man. Do you think you could help me?" Traya asked squatting down to the boy's level.
"Sure. What is it that you need?" The young boy asked turning his full attention to the mysterious woman.
"My friend and I need to find the leader here, and I was wondering if you could take us to him."
Stepping back the boy took a moment to eye Traya and her appearance. She had coal black hair that was done up in two long braids laid on the front of her shoulders, her build didn't look quite what he was used to seeing, but none of the other women he's seen wore robes that looked two sizes too big, he even caught glimpse of the lightsaber she had on her belt. That meant she was a Jedi. His parents said that if he saw a Jedi he could trust them but make sure to tell them, and the woman wanted to see his father any way.
"What's your name Jedi?" The young boy asked crossing his arms across his chest.
"My name is Traya. What's your name?" Traya asked standing to her full height.
"My name's Zaaron, I can take you to my dad, but you and your friend will have to leave your weapons here." The young boy said waiting for her response.
Traya was quite shocked by his reaction she wasn't expecting a young child to ask her to hand over her lightsaber; the fact that he even saw it was surprising. Recovering from her shock Traya addressed Zaaron. "Very well young man. Lt. give your arms to this young boy." Traya said as she handed him her lightsaber.
"Hold on we'll give these to Barbados. He's captain of the guard." Zaaron said walking towards a booth next to the exit.
"Hey little Z! What can I do for you?" A man wearing full mandalorian combat armor without the helmet asked as they approached. The man had a clean shaven head and face, the lines and various scars though told you he was a seasoned warrior.
"These two want to see my dad. Do you know where he is?" Zaaron asked as he walked up to the older man.
"Sure I do. But what can you tell me about these two friends of yours." Barbados said with a hushed tone as he leaned closer to Zaaron from his seat.
"They aren't my friends." Zaaron started defensively before he continued. "They're republic the lady's a Jedi and the other is a Lt. They don't seem to be looking for trouble but I don't know what the Jedi wants though. It's not like troopers are uncommon, but Jedi are normally trouble." Zaaron said as he remembered what his father told him about Jedi, although he also remembered his mom hitting his dad on the back of the head every time he said that.
"Alright kid, you're dads at the training grounds teaching today's lesson, just give me their weapons and you guys can go through." Barbados said with a smirk at the boy's response. For a kid he was quick witted, unlike his father.
"You guys can come with me." Zaaron said as he walked back to Traya and Nios.
As Zaaron led them to the exit Nios voiced his displeasure of the situation to Traya. "I don't like this Traya; I don't like not having my weapons." Nios whispered in her ear.
"Calm down Nios our time here will be short." Traya answered with a small chuckle at the Lt.'s anxiety.
As they followed the young boy both took a chance to admire the compounds layout. They first walked through an open air market that had many beings flooded within its confines. While the majority in the market were mandalorians there were also other consumers from off world, although most of them were at the weapons vendors. Traya was surprised to see many of the mandalorian people living such seemingly calm lives, mandalorian families made their rounds through the market together, and they wore simple tunics of tan and brown mostly, nothing extravagant. Whoever said "A Mandalorian never takes of his armor" was wrong.
When they neared the exit further into the compound they saw two guards watching the exit, both also in full mandalorian battle armor. This did not go unnoticed by Lt. Nios.
"Hey kid! What's with all the security? This place is more fortified than a republic military base!" Nios said referencing all the hidden turrets as well as all of the mandalorian adult population having weapons on their person.
"We're warriors, and with having to worry about the Empire, Republic, and Mandalore we have every reason to be fortified." Zaaron answered impatiently.
Lt. Nios was somewhat shocked at the boy's response. He already seemed to have a warrior's mind set.
As they walked deeper into the compound they noticed how well everything seemed to fit together. The buildings were minimal, but all were made of heavily fortified steel plating. Several practice areas were scattered throughout the perimeter, and there were military compounds on the right side closer to the high durasteel walls along with several large turrets while the living complexes were positioned farther into the middle of the compound.
After several minutes they finally arrived at the largest patch of land reserved for training. A company of Mandalorian troops stood in groups of 4x4 with a total of 10 groups.
In front of these men were three others two in full mandalorian battle armor while one was without his helmet.
He stood at 6 feet 7 inches tall. He had dark brown hair that was short cropped to frame his head. The man's face was chiseled and was marred by scars of war, especially by one over his right eye which was always closed; the other was dark green however. He was currently giving a speech to the men standing at attention and was about to be interrupted by the Lt., but was stopped by a small interference.
"You don't interrupt training sessions." Zaaron said as he stood in front of the much larger Lt.
"We need to speak with your father!" Nios exclaimed becoming quite annoyed with the child.
"We don't interrupt training sessions!" Zaaron said setting his stance with finality in his tone.
Nios was about to brush past the boy when Traya put a hand on his shoulder signaling him to stop. With a grunt Lt. Nios stepped back to be beside Traya.
The small group's attention returned to the large mass of mandalorian warriors when they heard a collective roar.
"Vode An!" "Brothers All!"
As they saw the warriors disperse the mandalorian leader made their way to them.
"For what reason has my son brought you to me?" The mandalorian leader asked as he brought Zaaron closer to his person.
"My name is Jedi Master Traya Qel-Dorma, and this is Lt. Nios Olson. We came here on behalf of the Jedi council for there is a very powerful Force Signature here within this compound." Traya explained with a slight bow.
"Well if that's the case why don't you two follow me to my home we can discuss your visit there." Yuuzahn said as he began to lead them to their house.
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For the leader of the Mandalorian clan Thaigarus his home was very simple. All of them sat at the dinner table as Traya further explained her situation.
Yuuzahn had removed his armor which was now replaced with a simple brown tunic. His wife Teraja sat to his left with her long white hair in a braid and wearing simple robes that fell to the ground and pooled at her feet. Both sat with Zaaron in between them.
"What is it exactly that you wanted again?" Teraja asked from her seat worried for what the answer would be.
"I was sent here to investigate a very powerful Force Signature that resonated within this compound, and it seems that Force Signature is stemming from your son." Traya explained as she felt another strong Force Signature in the house. "Although it's not too surprising considering your past as a Jedi and your husband's underlying Force Signature." Traya said as she remembered the rumors of a Jedi who had left the order shortly after the Sacking of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant.
Teraja's eyes widened when Traya said this, she had hoped the Jedi would never come for her or her son, but it seems now it was pointless.
Yuuzahn was barely keeping his anger in check. He knew the Jedi would take away children from their families so they could train in the ways of the Force, but he wasn't about to let them take his son away from him.
Sensing both their emotions Traya hoped to set them at ease. "But it would have to be Zaaron's choice."
Both parents turned to look at their young son. They both saw the confusion on his young face. He had been told stories of the beautiful Jedi Consular and handsome Commando. He often would play Jedi V.S. Sith with his friends; always as the Jedi. But both knew he also wanted to lead the clan Thaigarus as he made very clear.
Looking up to his parents then to Traya Zaaron made a decision. "I'll only become a Jedi as long as I can stay with my parents." Zaaron said with rock hard determination for a boy his age.
"We must first take you to the council on Tython before any other decision can be made. Would you and your parents please come with me?" Traya asked with a smile at the boys answer. At that moment she saw something in this young boy that was quite amazing.
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AN: So that's the first chapter. What did you guys think? Personally I felt I was overdoing it on the details, but I just want to make sure you guys can see the picture I see. Any criticism is greatly appreciated so please leave a review. I hope you enjoyed reading, and thank you.-KXR