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Imperial garrison, Mandalore.
Knock-out and Boss had come up with a pretty good plan to eliminate Jusik. Because Knock-out used the force to read Atin's mind, he found out that Kal's hide out was in the forest of Kyrimorut. Their plan was to sneak in late in the night. Take out Jusik and any other desserters they could find. Then, bail out and head back to the garrison. Scorch had to admit, it seemed simple. But the simple plans, are always the hardest. That was how they lost Sev. A simple plan, gone wrong. Now, Delta squad sat in their barracks checking there equipment. Knock-out told them they were going into the forest to scope out the area. Sitting in full armor, Scorch turned to Fixer.
"Try not to get jumpy in the forest, I hear some strange animals roam around in there."
Scorch said as he grabbed his DC rifle then stood up.
"I'll just shoot it."
Fixer said still checking his rifle. Boss walked over to Scorch.
"How about you don't get jumpy if an animal jumps at you."
Boss said patting Scorch on the back.
"I'll just run to Fixer, He will shoot it. "
Knock-out turned to looked at his squad. A feeble-minded lot they were. Useful, but feeble-minded. If only they knew the power of the Force.
"Alright, this is a scouting mission. We shouldn't run into enemy contact. If we do, leave no surviors."
Knock-out said as he slung his DC over his shoulder.
"Understood."
The other three in Delta squad answered together.
"Good, let's move out."
Knock-out, Boss, Fixer, and Scorch made their way to the door in single file.
The safe house of Kal Skirata in Kyrimorut.
Kal was shocked, well, so where the other members in the room. Fi couldn't believe his ears. Corr and Ordo were angry.
"No, no, Darman wouldn't have sold us out."
Fi said in a defense tone as he stood up.
"Are you sure Jaing is correct?"
Kal asked as he stood up.
"Yes, Jaing said he rechecked it more then five times. Darman is the source."
Ordo replied in a sad tone. Kal turned around in a little circle, while sliding his right hand down his face.
"Contact Darman, I want an answer."
Kal demanded as he turned to face Ordo.
"Yes, Buir."
As Ordo left the room, Kal sat back down in his chair.
"Darman wouldn't have done that! You know that Buir!"
Fi yelled as he stared at his dad. Kal looked at Fi.
"He did, and we will find out why he did it."
Kal said with some sorrow.
Stolen Imperial shuttle in space.
Darman sat in the pilot seat while Niner made sure they weren't being followed. It was very hard escaping from the imperial garrison in Imperial City. They had to blow up a building on the far end of the planet to catch the attention of the military. The blowing up part wasn't hard. But the running away was hard. As Darman relived escaping the city, the comlink started to beep.
"Who could that be?"
Niner asked over the helmet com.
"Let's find out."
Darman said as he reached over and answered the comlink.
"This is Imperical Commando one-one-three-six, over."
There was some scilence on the other end.
"Darman!"
Ordo yelled from the other end.
"Ordo? How have you been?"
Darman asked happily. He was excited to see his Null brothers again.
"Fine. Where are you?"
Ordo asked a alittle ansey.
"We are headed for Mandalore."
Darman said as he looked outside the windscreen.
"Get here fast ner'vod."
Ordo cut off the transmission. Darman stared at the grey tool.
"Who was that?"
Niner asked over the helm com again.
"It was Ordo, he needs us at Mandalore."
"Well high tail it three-six."
Niner said anxiously. Darman typed the cordnatines for Mandalore then sat back as the ship started to go into Hyperspace. The stars turned into white streaks as they entered Hyperspace.
Kyrimorut jungle.
"You know Boss, This kind of reminds me of Kashyyyk."
Scorch said as Delta squad walked single file through the thick forest at nighttime.
"Yea, except there's no Trandoshans or Geonosions."
Fixer said watching the jungle trees, making sure no creature decides to make an un-expected visit.
"Thank goodness for that, stupid Geonosion scum!"
Scorch spat as he followed Boss and Knock-out.
"So, Knock-out. what excatly are we doing out here?"
Scorch asked watching the trees. Knock-out continued a steady walk as he answered Scorch.
"We are scouting out this jungle. If the desserter clones live somewhere in this area, we can sneak attack them and kill them."
"Aw, good plan."
Scorch decided not to ask anymore questions till he needed to ask them. After what seemed like a few hours of walking Knock-out brought his hand up for Delta to stop and kneel down.
"What is it?"
Scorch asked as he stared into the black jungle. Knock-out gestured for them to turn on their infared vision.
"There is someone walking in this forest with us at our eleven."
Knock-out said as he pointed where the person was walking.
"Target inrange."
Fixer said as he was aiming at the person with his DC-17 sniper attachtment.
"Fire when ready four-zero."
Knock-out said as he watched the target. Fixer lined up the crosshairs in his scope with the person walking. Squeezing the trigger, the DC jolted releasing a red laser flying towards the target.
Mereel was walking through the jungle when a red laser zipped a few inches past his helmet.
"What the?"
Mereel turned his head towards the direction the laser came from. Jumping to the ground Jaing turned on his helmet com.
"Kal'buir! Kal'buir!"
Mereel screamed into his hemlet mic. Staying low to the ground, Mereel waited for more blaster fire. But nothing happened.
"Kal'buir! Are you there?"
Mereel reached for his verpine pistol. He wouldn't die without a fight.
"Kal'buir!"
Mereel screamed into his helmet mic again. No response. Standing up a little bit Mereel scanned the jungle floor for the attackers. Mereel started to walk quietly towards a tree that had seen some better years. Leaning against the tree, Mereel peeked over the side of the tree to find the attackers. Mereel couldn't find the attackers at all.
"Kal'buir! If you can hear me! The Commando's have breached our security!"
Mereel yelled as he kept a look out for the attackers. Mereel was getting angry that Kal wasn't answering him. What is keeping Kal'buir from answering me? A few meters behind Mereel some twigs snapped. Mereel without flinching turned around shooting in the direction of the sound. That action was returned with red blaster fire shooting back at him.
The safe house of Kal Skirata in Kyrimorut.
The Imperial Shuttle Darman and Niner flew to Mandalore was being covered up by Fi and Corr. Darman, Niner, Kal, Vau, and Ordo were having a quiet but loud argument.
"I can't believe you told the Empire Jusik was here on Mandalore!"
Kal screamed at Darman. Kal was white with anger. He was so focused on getting the answer out of Darman he turned his comlink off.
"I had no other choice but to tell them!"
Darman yelled, buring with anger. He finally comes home. But instead of getting a hug, he gets yelled at.
"What do you mean you had no choice?"
Vau yelled as he raised his hands in confusion.
"I mean, I had no choice! You promised me you wouldn't let any jedi try to steal Kad! Yet that Dark Jedi almost captured him! I couldn't let there be another mistake!"
Darman screamed, he was full of anger now. Niner put his hand on Darman's shouler. Darman grabbed Niner's hand, spun around, punching Niner in the face. Niner staggered back a few feet.
"What the stang was that for?"
Niner asked as he spit blood out of his mouth.
"Don't try and comfort me."
Darman demanded pointing at Niner. Niner stared at Darman for a few seconds.
"Darman, you don't realize what you have done, do you."
Niner said as he spat blood out.
"Yes, I told the Empire about Jusik. I never said where he was. Just that he is on Mandalore. That was my insurence to keep Kad safe while I was away."
Darman said as he stared at Kal, Kal looked at Darman.
"You still don't realize do you."
Kal said as he stared at his son. His son who had changed, changed completely.
"What don't I realize! I am here to protect Kad now!"
Darman yelled as loud as he could. By now the argument had woken up some of the people sleeping. Besany, Laseema, and Parja walked out into the yard to investigate the camotion.
"Darman! With you telling the Empire we are here, you have endangered Kad! Palptine will take Kad if he finds out he exists!"
Kal yelled as he poked Darma in the armor chest plate.
"What do you mean, Darman told the Empire where we are."
Laseema asked as she walked over and stood by Kal. Kal turned to his daughter-in-law.
"Darman was thinking with emotions. Stupid idea son."
Kal said as he turned back to face Darman. Darman looked like the glass had shattered reveiling the danger he had just released on his family.
"Kal'buir, I am so sorry for the danger I have caused."
Darman said as he started to get teary eyed. Kal walked over and hugged his Son, which was quite awkward. The bulky armor made it hard to hug someone.
"It is ok son. I forgive you."
Kal said as he stopped hugging Darman. After they had all calmed down they walked back into the living room to have some caf.
"So Darman, tell us how fun it is being an Imperial Commando."
Fi asked as he was happy to see his brother. As Darman talked, Kal reached into his pocket to grab his comlink. He checked to see is he had any messages. Seeing he had missed some messages from Mereel. Kal turned on his comlink to listen to the messages.
"Kal'buir! Do you hear me!"
Mereel's voice screamed from the comlink. Darman fell silent as everyones attention turned to the comlink.
"Kal'buir! If you can hear me, the Imperial Commandos have breached our secruity!
Kal and the others just sat listening to the messages. Mereel stopped talking, but you could here blaster sounds in the background.
"Kal'buir! This could be my last-"
Mereel was cut of when the snap-hiss of a lightsaber appeared in the background.
"Oh st-"
Mereel started but the sound of metal and flesh being cut interupted him. After that there was only the humming of the saber on the comlink. A few seconds later foot steps walked into the message.
"Did you really have to cut his head off?"
A voice that sounded like Jango Fett asked. The lightsaber shut off as the next voice answered.
"Yes, It was the quickest way."
Both of the voices were the same except in accent. The first was different from the second. Kal grabbed the comlink and shut it off. No one said as word, they all stared at Kal. Kal had had enough. He wanted to kill these Commandos now!