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Delta squad stood still in horror as Atin's corpse that was tied to the chair fell to the ground. Knock-out shut off his lightsaber then put it back into his compartment on his armor.
"My work here is done."
Knock-out said as he turned towards the glass window that the rest of Delta was staring through. Scorch was burning with anger as he walked out of the seeing glass room then into the interrogation room.
"What the heck was that!"
Scorch screamed as he pointed a finger at Atin's cut-in-half corpse. Knock-out looked at the body.
"That is the body of an AWOL trooper, Six Two. You will haul this body out of here and take it to the morgue."
Scorch looked at Knock-out. You couldn't tell where his eye's were because the helmet stared in one direction, but the eyes underneath could be somewhere else.
"No."
Scorch answered in an angry tone. Knock-out stared at Scorch. "What soldier?" Knock-out asked as he walked over and loomed over Scorch.
"You heard me, I said no."
Scorch snapped, as he brought his right hand back to his pistol holster. Knock-out scanned Scorch.
"Listen Six Two, I am the new leader of Delta. You answer to me, and me only. Got it?"
Knock-out said sternly. Scorch turned his helmet to face Knock-out.
"Yes."
Scorch popped the safe guard on his holster releasing his blaster pistol. Scorch grabbed his pistol and brought it up the Knock-out's un-helmeted face. Knock-out stared at Scorch, not at the weapon in his face, but at Scorch.
"Put the weapon down Six Two."
"No, I will not. You killed one of my brothers, and for that...,"
Scorch pressed the weapon to Knock-out's forehead.
"For that I will kill you."
By now Boss and Fixer had already walked into the room.
"Enough Scorch."
Boss commanded as he walked over putting his hand on Scorch's shoulder. Scorch shook it off.
"Are you siding with him Boss?"
Scorch asked still staring at Knock-out.
"Scorch, we can't do this here. Put your weapon back."
Fixer said as he stepped closer to Scorch.
"Do what they say Six Two."
Knock-out said as he stared at Scorch.
"Stop calling me Six Two." Scorch said in an angry tone.
"That is your I-dee soldier." Knock-out said as he called on the force to surround him.
"I don't care if it's my I-dee. My name is Scorch!" Scorch screamed at Knock-out. Boss had had enough. He walked over, grabbed Scorch's hand that held the weapon. Wrapped his other hand around Scorch's helmet pulling him out of the room.
"Let me go!"
Scorch yelled as he was being pulled out of the room. Knock-out walked over to Scorch.
"Enough."
Knock-out brought up his right hand. His hand looked like he was grabbing air. As he made this fist, Scorch went limp. Boss and Fixer stared at Knock-out.
"What did you do to him?"
Boss asked as he turned his attention back to Scorch.
"I simply knocked him out."
Knock-out said as he walked back into the room to grab his helmet. Walking back, Fixer was grabbing the pistol in Scorch's hand.
"Next time, if he assaults me again. I will bring freedom to his head."
With that Knock-out turned away and walked down the corridor. Fixer looked at Boss.
"What the stang was that?"
"I don't know. I don't like the idea of working with a force-user. Plus hunting our own brothers."
Boss answered as he hauled Scorch up onto his shoulders.
"Let's take Scorch back to the barracks. He needs rest."
"Yes sir."
Boss walked down the corridor caring Scorch on his shoulders with Fixer following behind.
The safe house of Kal Skirata in Kyrimorut.
Kal Skirata was sitting in his chair he slept in every night reading something from his datapad. As he read, his daughter-law Besany Skirata sat holding Kad as he was sleeping on her lap. Kad was almost 2 years old. He still hasn't seen his father because Darman still doesn't want to come home. He kept saying his mission isn't complete. But Kal was sure he would bring Darman home to his boy. In the other side of the living room, Ordo stood in full red and orange mandalorian armor listening to his brother Jaing talk about how some Imperial Commando's abducted Atin. Kal, well, really no one other the Ordo and Jaing knew that Atin was mission.
"Alright, thanks ner'vod."
Ordo said as he took off his helmet reveling a huge scar across his lip. Which he received from a Dark Jedi who tried to steal Kad.
"Who was that?"
Besany asked as she quietly put Kad down on the couch, trying not to wake him. Ordo walked over and hugged his wife. Then turned his head to face his father.
"Kal'buir, we need everyone to come into the room. I have some news to share."
Kal put his datapad down and looked at Ordo.
"Did Palps decide to take away the garrison on Mandalore?"
Kal said with a grin. Ordo seemed like he didn't even notice the his father said words.
"Just get everyone in here."
Ordo said as he put his helmet back on. Kal got up from his chair and went into the kitchen.
Corr, Jillka, Fi, Parja, the Null's except Jaing, Laseema, Kad and many others who had come here for hiding came into the living room, Ordo motioned for them to sit down.
"So you are probably wondering why I called you here."
Ordo said as he placed his helmet on the table. Reached to his back pocket then pulled out a datachip. Kal looked at Ordo.
"Ord'ika, what is this about?"
Kal asked as he watched Ordo place the datachip on the table beside his helmet.
"What did you forget to get Besany a anniversary gift?"
Fi asked followed by chuckles across the room. Ordo looked at Fi.
"I wish it was that, and not what happened earlier today."
Orod said with a frown. Others started to mumble as to what Ordo meant. Kal got off the couch.
"What is wrong Ordo?"
"It's Atin."
"Where is he anyways?"
Laseema asked in an anxious tone.
"Yes. Where is that crazy guy."
Fi asked as he stared at Parja. Ordo took a deep breath then looked at everybody in the room making eye contact with Kal last. Ordo sat back into a chair.
"Atin was in a cantina arguing with some Mando about jedi. As the argument escalated, Imperial Commando's looking for Bard'ika walked in. They took Atin and are holding him in the garrison." Ordo said with some hand motions and worry in his voice. Kal stood still staring at nothing. Just over thinking many things. How did the Imperials find out Jusik was here? How did they know he was in Keldabe? Should we move to a different location?
"So the Imps have Atin?"
Fi asked as he stood up anger starting to show on his face. Parja tried to make Fi sit back down but he shrugged her hand away.
"We have to go get him."
Corr said as he stood up. There were some mumbles around the room. Some of anger, others of fear. That is when Bardan Jusik walked into the living room. Everyone turned their attention to Jusik.
"Oh, no, what did I miss now."
Jusik started as he walked over to stand by the window.
"Did Fi cut his finger with my lightsaber while I was gone?"
Fi stared at Jusik with tears starting to bubble in his eyes.
"Fi? What's wrong?"
Jusik asked as he walked over and put his hands on Fi's shoulders. Kal walked over to Jusik.
"Bard'ika, The Imps have received information about you being on Mandalore. They sent a commando unit to capture you. The have just recently captured Atin."
Kal said as he started to tear up. Jusik looked at Kal.
"So that is what I felt earlier."
Jusik said as he started to tear up in the eyes. Jusik sat down on the couch by Parja.
"What did you feel Jusik?"
Ordo asked as he walked past Besany, Fi, and Corr to reach Jusik. Jusik looked up at them with tears surrounding his eyes.
"Earlier today, I felt a ripple in the Force. Atin was killed in that garrison."
Imperial Garrison barracks
Scorch layed in his bed staring at the pale, grey, ceiling. How could Knock-out have killed Atin? How? It's like he had no problem shooting a fellow brother. Scorch layed thinking about this for what seemed to be hours, no, maybe minutes he couldn't remember. After Knock-out had knocked him out, he hadn't remember much. All he remembers is Knock-out making a fist at him then darkness.
"Hey, ner'vod, get up."
Fixer said as he walked into the squads room in full armor. Scorch turned over to face his brother.
"Where's Boss?"
Scorch asked staring at Fixer. Fixer took of his helmet. The turned and stared at Scorch.
"He and Knock-out are conjuring up plans to find and execute Bardan Jusik."
Scorch blinked a few times. He couldn't believe Boss would go after Jusik. He didn't want to. He liked Jusik. Jusik understood clones in the Clone Wars. But now they say he is an enemy of the Empire. He still didn't believe it.
"You wouldn't kill Bardan if you had a shot would you Fixer?"
Fixer sat on his bunk, then looked up at Scorch.
"Jusik is an enemy of the Empire. It is my duty to eliminate enemy's of the Empire."
Fixer said with a strait face.
"Ok, just checking."
Scorch couldn't believe his ears. Fixer would kill a friend who served with them in the War? Why? Had Boss changed aswell? Would Boss kill Jusik if he had the chance?
The beep of a comlink made Scorch jump a little. Fixer grabbed the comlink then answered it.
"Fixer here."
Fixer said as he stared at the grey machine.
"Fixer, it has been a long time."
Scorch knew that voice.
"Vau? Sargent Vau?"
Fixer asked, he sounded like he questioned the very words that came from his mouth.
"Yes, it is I. How have you been?"
Vau asked.
"Fine, Sir-er no, Mister Vau you are breaking the law contacting me. I am to end communications."
Fixer turned off the comlink then looked up at Scorch. Who looked back at Fixer.
"What do you want?"
Fixer asked.
"Er, why didn't you keep talking?"
Scorch asked with a little anger.
"I don't even know how he got that secure channel. He is an enemy. I can't talk to him."
Fixer got up off his bunk. The gestured towards the door.
"Let's go ner'vod."
The safe house of Kal Skirata in Kyrimorut.
Kal had Besnay take Laseema back to her room to comfort her after learing she just lost her husband. Ordo, Mereel, Corr, Fi, Kal, Vau, and Jusik sat in the living room staring at each other. Kal stood up his face white with anger. The Imperials killed his son. They would pay for this.
"Kal'buir, how did the Imperials find out Jusik is here?"
Fi asked as he watched Kal. Kal turned towards Fi.
"I don't know. Maybe one of them Jedis sold us out."
Kal said in anger.
"No, Zey, Kina, and Scout wouldn't of have sold us out."
Jusik said as he stood up, walked over to Kal and put his hands on his shoulders.
"They had to have gotten the information from the inside. Because not many outsiders know of our home for deserter clones."
Ordo said as he stood up. Kal stared at his son.
"Ord'ika, contact your brother Jaing and see if he can find out who gave the Imperials this information."
Ordo got up off the couch, grabbed his helmet, then walked out of the room. Kal sat back down on the couch still mad.
"Kal, you need another hideout."
Vau said as he looked at Kal. Kal stared at Vau. They use to be enemy's who would gut the other given the chance. But now, they're like best friends.
"I know. I just don't know where."
Kal said letting his hands slide down his face. Vau got up from the couch.
"We will find a place,"
Vau started then turned his head towards the window.
"Mird! come here!"
He called as he walked over to the window. Mereel stood up, grabbed his helmet then looked at Kal.
"Buir, I have to go check some things. I'll be back soon."
Mereel left, leaving Corr, Fi, Jusik and Kal in the room.
"So, what's our plan Buir?"
Fi asked as he got up from the couch.
"Well, when we find out who sold us out to the Empire, I will have a little chat with them. Until then, nothing changes except mourn for Atin."
As Fi was about to leave Ordo walked back into the room. Fi sat back down.
"Kal'buir, you won't like the name I have for you."
Ordo said with some sadness.
"Ord'ika, it will be ok."
Kal said as he got up from the couch. Ordo walked over to his father.
"So, who is it?"
Corr asked anxiously. Ordo taking off his helmet looked at them each for a few seconds.
"It's was Darman who told the Empire about us."