The Plague Ship 2

Chapter 4 truths revealed

Authors notes I don't own Star Wars George Lucas does and a warning if anyone reading this hasn't read The Plague Ship I suggest you read that now otherwise you wont know what's going on at all in this fic. And warning only the first 4 chapters of this fic are betaed as my beta had some personal things to sort out apologies for any mistakes in spelling in grammer you see later on in this fic.

Rodian Scavenger ship

The ship slowly moves through the massive debris field left from the destruction of the Chanso and soon is out of the star system itself.

Once they are clear of the field, the man on the left says, "All the crew of this ship have become husks. Now what about the crew from the research ship and the commandos? Shall we turn them into husks as well?"

The man on the right is silent as he thinks it over and eventually answers. "Yes, bring back the old crew of the research ship, but not the commandos." Before his brother can ask why, the man continues by saying, "What they did to stop us involved the ultimate sacrifice and because of that they have earned my respect. I won't make them our slaves. They deserve their peace as a part of the Force, not as mindless zombies doing our will."

His brother nods in understanding as the ship continues on its journey, moving along slowly as it does. Both men know it is only a matter of time before the Chanso is fully rebuilt to it's former glory.

Imperial Center apartment complex

Shadow enters his apartment, puts his pack on the ground, and walks over to the window. He stands there, gazing out over the city as traffic moves through the street as the night sky behind them is filled with stars.

After centering himself, he walks to his desk where he powers up a terminal, inputs his access code, and soon is skimming through the Shade database. He flips through the files of all the squads under the command of the director, taking in the strengths and weaknesses of the squads, one of which he will be commanding in the near future.

After a few hours of researching Shadow decides to power down the terminal and get some much needed rest. He soon is lying in his bed, and falls asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow.

Rodian Scavenger Ship

The ship instantly appears in front of an Imperial transport ship and after ignoring all attempts at communication from the transport it is attacked by the ship's cannons.

The transport soon retaliates with it's own weapons but to their utter disbelief their weapons didn't even leave a scratch on the scavenger ship.

The scavenger ship then opens fire again with all it's turrets and in a matter of minutes the transport ship is destroyed and the scavenger ship is gone once more.

The two twins only smile as the ship enters hyperspace. Soon they are back in the debris field as the Chanso's bridge is now fully restored.

Imperial Center apartment complex

Shadow awoke as his alarm buzzes, and sits up, rubbing his eyes to get rid of the tiredness. Just then Shadow's com starts beeping. When Shadow powers it up, a hologram of the director appears.

The director gets right to the point. "Good morning Shadow. I hope I didn't wake you," The director probably won't have cared if he did, Shadow muses, "but I need you to head to the Super Star Destroyer Moth as soon as possible."

Shadow nods. "I'm on my way director. I'll be there in an hour." Shadow then gets up and leaves his apartment.

An hour later Shadow is on the Super Star Destroyer and is led to the private quarters of the director himself. When Shadow enters the room he is surprised to see Serpent also there.

The director, in hologram form, greets Shadow. "Glad you could join us Shadow. Now as was decided at the briefing you will be promoted to the rank of commander and given command of a Shade squad. It has been decided that you will be given command of Beta Squad from Commander Serpent effective immediately. Congratulations Commander Shadow."

Shadow then looks at Serpent who wants to say something, but knows it is best just to remain silent. "Also Shadow, I have received word that some Imperial transport ships have been destroyed near the wreckage of the Chanso. Investigate it as soon as possible."

Shadow nods and leaves the room with Serpent. Once they are out of the director's office, Serpent says, "Follow me sir, and I'll introduce you to your new team." Serpent and Shadow soon descend down through several levels of the ship and arrive at the squad barracks. Both men keep walking until they come up to a door marked Beta and step into the room.

As they do Shadow sees five soldiers in the room. Two are watching the Holonet, one is smoking and the others are cleaning their weapons. Serpent suddenly calls out, "Men attention!" All the men stand at attention and Shadow says to Serpent, "Introduce me to the men."

Serpent complies. "Yes sir, Commander. I introduce you to my team Beta Squad. Here is my technical specialist Data, my demolitions expert Boomer, my scout and sniper Eyes, my medic Doc, and my heavy weapons specialist Gunner. Men this is Shadow of Alpha Squad, our new commanding officer by order of the director himself."

Gunner suddenly yells out, "Fucking hell Commander, why is that?! You're our leader not some Bantha Fodder who's from a squad who nearly got completely wiped out on more than one occasion due to the incompetence and personal feelings of their idiotic commander.

In response Shadow takes off all his gear and weapons and says, "Alright if that's how you all feel, whoever can knock me down will be the new leader of Beta Squad." Shadow raises his first, dropping into a combat stance. "So, who thinks they can knock me down?"

Gunner smirks and steps up. "Ok Shadow, I'll kick your ass then let Serpent be in charge of the squad again, as it should be."

Gunner walks towards Shadow and throws a punch at him, but to his shock Shadow block it then pulls Gunner's arm back. A loud snap is heard, Shadow then punches Gunner unconscious with one hard hit to the face.

Shadow then looks at the rest of the squad and asks, "Does anyone else have a problem with my leadership?" No one says a word or moves a muscle and Shadow continues by saying, "Like it or not I'm the new leader of Beta Squad. Now I will only say this once, you will obey my orders, or I will have you shot dead. Am I clear men?"

Everyone nods and Shadow then glances at Gunner unconscious body. "Get him to the medical bay, now." Data and Eyes drag Gunner out of the room and everyone else gets back to what they were doing while Shadow and Serpent walk to the Commander's quarters.

Serpent let Shadow walk in first then he locks the door behind him and says to Shadow, "I know the director put you in charge, but I don't like it and I won't have you beat up my men, even if they do deserve it."

Shadow looks at Serpent with some shock at Serpent's presumptions. "Your men … Serpent the director has put the squad under my command. They aren't your men anymore, they are my men."

Serpent starts to clench and unclench his fists, attempting to keep his anger under control. When he succeeds, he says, "I have served with these men for a long time Shadow. And at least I never left anyone behind in battle, unlike you. .

"It wasn't my choice to leave Viper and Quick or any of the others behind. I was following my orders Serpent. Besides why is what I did to Viper so important to you? You barely knew him!"

Serpent suddenly and unexpectedly punches Shadow, knocking him down. As Shadow stares up at Serpent, Serpent says, slowly with anger and hatred in his voice, "Don't you dare, don't you dare say I barley knew Viper. Shadow I knew a lot about him, I'm surprised you haven't figured it out. Aren't the codenames a clue? Shadow, Viper was my brother, my pod brother. And you left him to die on that fucking ship! I won't forgive you for doing that for as long as I live. Now, good day sir!"

Serpent then walks past Shadow leaving him in shock over what he just heard.

Unknown space

The Star Destroyer Kelborna exits hyperspace and enters the star system only finding the usual uninhabited planets and moons. Then, unexpectedly, one crew member informs the captain of a large debris field only a few minutes away. The captain, bored out of his mind, decides to investigate. The Kelborna heads to the debris field as fast as its engines can propel it. Then, to the crew's amazements, when they arrive at the debris field's coordinates there is nothing left.

Then another ship appears out of nowhere. Its massive frame makes the Star Destroyer look like a fighter in comparison. The captain, not knowing what else do to orders his gunners to open fire. Surprisingly the barrage of turbolasers does nothing, and when the massive ships returns fire, the Kelborna is destroyed within moments.

Authors notes well that's chapter 4 completed let me know what you think of it read and review no flames though ok.