A/N: This chapter is intense but short. Sorry, but I had to make this chapter a cliff hanger. I try to post the next one soon.
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars.
They got back to the apartment at night. It wasn't too late yet. Embo gave Marrok some food and some of the others got some food as well. They unpacked all their weapons and gear from the bounty. Ahsoka made herself some stim-tea and sat down in one of the chairs.
"Who knew doing nothing could feel so good?" Ahsoka said with a small laugh.
"I know, right?" Ventress agreed.
"Who knew that you two would become best friends." Sugi observed.
"We both aren't who we used to be." Ventress stated. Ahsoka gave a sad nod before taking another sip from her tea.
"People change." Embo shrugged, scratching Marrok's head.
"I'm gonna take a walk on the roof." Latts said, going to the door.
"Why? You all right?" Dengar asked, turning to face her.
"I'm fine. I just need to think." She smiled, walking out the door.
Once on the roof she looked out over the seedy under levels. Various neon signs advertising cantinas and other establishments brightened up the otherwise dark city. There was no natural light down this far into Coruscant. The humid air surprisingly felt good tonight.
Latts breathed a sigh of relief, finally relaxed after the last job. While working alone, she had liked walking on the roof. It was dark up this high and no one on the walkways could see her. She liked the privacy, it gave her alone time so she could think.
Suddenly something hit her in the back of the head, causing her to fall over onto her face. She rolled over to see who attacked her but no one was there. The roof top was silent just as it had been a moment ago.
"I know you're up here." Latts stated into the shadows, standing up.
"Good." She heard a female voice purr behind her. She whirled around to see, yet again, nothing.
"Too scared to fight me?" Latts asked, hoping to draw them out.
"Oh no, it is you who will be fearing me by the end of tonight." She heard the voice say.
Suddenly, Latts was tackled to the ground. Whoever they were, they were strong. Latts finally saw what they looked like.
They were a human, or at least human looking, female. They had long, curly white hair. They were wearing black leather and had boots on. Their make up was dark, making their skin look especially pale.
"Who the heck are you?" Latts growled, blocking a punch.
"Your worst nightmare!" The other woman laughed. It was the kind of laugh you heard in Holofilms that made you wonder about your safety.
Latts kicked the woman off of her and stood up. The woman followed suit, proceeding to kick Latts in the stomach. Latts attempted to punch her but the woman grabbed her fist and twisted her arm, breaking it. Latts cried out in pain, but continued fighting. She swept the woman's feet out from under her, causing her to fall.
"Obviously you were hired to kill me, right?" Latts said through clenched teeth.
"Bing! We have a winner!" The woman laughed evilly.
The woman launched herself at Latts. She tried to dodge the woman's attacks, but she was getting worn out. Latts tried to throw a punch at her, but missed since her good arm was now broken. The woman punched Latts in the face. Latts could taste blood in her mouth. She went to grab her blaster then cursed, realizing she put it down in the apartment.
"I see you lost your blaster. Poor dear." The woman said with a mocking pout.
"I can defeat you without my blaster." Latts growled angrily.
"Good luck." The woman smirked.
After a few more minutes of getting beat up, Latts fell on her back, fighting to stay conscious. She wiped away a trickle of blood from the corner of her mouth. She attempted to stand up but grimaced at the pain.
"Well now. That was easy." The woman teased standing in front of her.
"You haven't killed me yet, why?" Latts panted.
"I have a message." The woman smirked, crouching down in front of her. Latts tried to blink the black spots out of her vision, only making them worse. She felt sick.
The woman grabbed Latts' chin, staring her in the eyes. "I will kill you all." She snarled.
Latts began to loose conscious, but she saw the woman run and jump off the roof. She blacked out but she thought she heard a familiar voice call her name.
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