Son of Mandalore
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Mandalore the freedom: Thank you so much for that, that will help much later as well as the current predicament with how to address the clan leaders
Hope you guys enjoyed this slightly longer chapter, I wanted to finish this story arc quickly to move on towards my season two finale
Chapter 9: Fate of Ordo
Previously
Whilst Kandosii and Sabine made their way towards the cockpit Kandosii reflected on the recent events, finding the base and all the occupants except one dead and the news of his mother being alive spurred him on, hoping he could save her. Manda knows what he'd do if he failed now that he was so close.
The ship had definitely crashed here that was for sure, the wreckage however was limited as the ships structure seemed to withstand the crash remarkably well. The surrounding area was a mess with the trees and rocks being uprooted at littered on the floor.
"This is good news at least anyone aboard this ship survived I've seen worse crashes with survivors" Hera spoke trying to brighten the morale of the crew and the accompanying Mandalorians.
"I've got tracks over here, about a day or two old I'd say heading in that direction" Parjir shouted out to the crew pointing towards the jungle.
"Great more walking in a hot, humid and dense jungle with bugs" Ezra complained
"Well do you want Ordo ships hunting your rebel friends in addition to the Empire? Because that's exactly what you'd get if we don't get ba'vodu Boback safely" Parjir spoke up from his usually quiet self, he respected his Aunt as a warrior and cared for her as if she were his blood.
2 hours later
"There was a fight here, the tracks converge around this area whoever was here they were hit from all sides… there's a tripwire left here, whoever stepped on it must have alerted the rebels in the area and started the firefight" Parjir told the group building a mental picture of the area as if it were a crime scene.
"Good work Ba'vod'ika can you tell which direction they went in" Kandosii knelt down to look at the tracks in more detail though the rest of the group appeared to be looking into the trees surrounding them.
"Guys we can tell you who won and where they are" Sabine informed causing Kandosii to turn around to face her confused she couldn't possibly know that.
"They're here" Kanaan finished putting his hands up slowly followed by the rest of the crew, Kandosii glanced into the treeline seeing tens of rebels coming from all approaches too many to take out and not take casualties.
"A pleasant surprise to see Phoenix Leader all the way in the Inner rim territories, your actions against the Empire haven't gone unnoticed here on Onderon" A tall dark male emerged in full body armour excluding a helmet, he was only a few inches shorter than both the Mandalorians and the same build as Kandosii though he would hardly be considered a challenging opponent Kandosii thought to himself.
"Saw Gerrera I presume?" Kandosii speaks bluntly attracting the attention of the partisan leader. Who scowls deeply when looks at him and his cousin before looking back to Hera.
" Mandalorians? You brought Mandalorians here after everything they've done to our operations here… let me guess you're here for the infamous Night Owl leader hmm?" Saw redirects his attention back to the Mandalorian.
"We haven't done anything on Onderon, why would we care about your people enough to kill them?" Kandosii retorted staring straight at him underneath his helmet his gaze was fiery this man would pay for imprisoning his mother and so would his pathetic band of imbeciles.
"Playing dumb now Mandalorian? Your people have carried out strikes on behalf of the Empire along with the Imperial Death Troopers, destroying our supply lines and making it harder to recruit new members" Saw begins shouting his anger growing.
"Aruetiise… the Mandalorians you talk about their armour is the same as mine only red, yes?" Parjir speaks up gesturing to Saw who nods warily.
"Go on… Explain"
"They are the followers of the Gar Saxon the Imperial Viceroy of Mandalore and traitors to our way of life they do the bidding of the Empire and are the sworn enemies of my clan, kill me if you must but you will only be helping the Empire and those Aruetiise but let Bo-Katan go otherwise Clan Ordo will go to war with your rebellion and the first target will be here if I know our leader" Kandosii stood up eying Saw, the partisans raised their weapons at this action but Saw raised his hand indicating them to stand down.
"You aren't lying to me but I cannot grant you what you seek, I lost contact with the team escorting your people back to base a few hours ago, which means the Imperials managed to recapture both your soldiers and your mother as well as some of my men" Saw informed the group.
"Then we are allies then, we help you liberate your men and we get to return the Mandalorians before their entire fleet drops here" Kanaan said before being backed up by the rest of the crew.
"I guess we do, but first we need to plan our attack, by now they are within the capital of Iziz and are being prepared for off world transportation probably to a Star Destroyer" Saw informed
"We need to strike now while they don't have the numbers or expect an attack, the longer we wait the more at risk we are to failing!" Kandosii says urgently.
"hey easy Kando…" Sabine went to continue but realised her mistake as did Saw who did a double take back onto Kandosii.
"You're the infamous Jedi Killer then, I knew a few Jedi back in the clone wars, might be doing them a favour by avenging their deaths and killing you now… so you're a momma's boy?" Gerrera finished mockingly causing Kandosii to twitch in anger and clench his fist.
"Keep talking you tree hugging coward and we'll see where it leads you" he threatened back, the area now silent with tension beginning to rise on both sides, Saw's body tensed up it had been some time since someone openly taunted him he ought to put this Mandalorian in his place he thought.
"Kid's got big daddy issues it would seem if he's…" Saw began before being charged by Kandosii who tackled him to the ground and began punching Saw, he managed to land five or so punches before being thrown aside by some Partisans enabling Saw to get back to his feet.
"Pretty gutsy kid, you want a fight I'll give you one" Saw closed the distance before throwing his own punches, Kandosii blocked most allowing one or two to hit him enabling the Mandalorian to close the gap and get inside his opponents defences before delivering a high knee to Saw's abdomen taking the air out of his chest and began a barrage of punches to the now winded Gerrera, he tripped Saw up and went to move to capitalise on this when he looked up towards the Ghost crew he received shakes of Hera and Sabine's head causing him to stop and step back.
"You're in luck that others are need of me…You may free your friends tomorrow but I'm going now, Parjir" Kandosii began to leave but turned around to see that his cousin hadn't followed instead went and stood next to Hera.
"Vod stop and think, these guys are the best chance of getting Ba'vodu Bo back" Parjir tried to reason with his stubborn cousin but Kandosii looked hurt that he would not follow him
"Fine I will find my buir without you!" Kandosii angrily turned around making his way towards the outskirts of the camp, heading towards the Capital Iziz barging his way through the crowd of partisans. He reached the edge of the camp seeing a beaten off track which must have led to the road to the Capital, he sighed and went to start his own rescue attempt to get his mother back before something happened, what if the Imperials connect her to their attacks across the Mandalorian sector? They would kill her immediately didn't the others see this? He couldn't lose the one person who supported him throughout all his troubles and now even after the rough ending of his Jedi Killing which his father had been furious alongside his mother though she understood, he owed so much to his buir.
"Hey, what in Manda do you think you are doing?!" Kandosii turned to see Sabine looking furious which surprised the young Mandalorian she began to walk straight towards him before slapping him across the face, the blow shook his head and a dull stinging sensation raced across his cheek, he looked back to Sabine unsure of how to proceed conflicting emotions were swirling inside his head, she confused him.
"Do you really think waltzing up to the front gate by yourself is going to help your mother? If you truly think this one-man crusade is going to help anyone you truly are a death stick junkie. You know that Saw's partisans are the best help we can have at this point in time, they know this city how to get in and the Imperial protocols, routes and garrison detailing. What do you think they will do when they see a Mandalorian warrior cutting his way through the city huh? They will kill all the prisoners, you know this to be true and you will stay and help plan this operation if it's the last thing you ever talk to me about… your mother is alright she's just waiting on you to save her tomorrow" Sabine finished defiantly looking straight into Kandosii's eyes showing that she was being deadly serious and it made him begin to rethink his actions, he could see that his rash behaviour probably would have led to his capture or worse the death of all the prisoners, he didn't want any more on his conscience.
"I… you're right… I'm sorry I just don't want to let her down now when she needs me. Can you forgive me for my actions?" Kandosii dejectedly lowered his head before smiling towards her after asking for forgiveness.
"You are forgiven Bantha breath just don't do something this stupid again or I'll have to teach you another lesson" Sabine said jokingly laughing lightly, Kandosii looked at her in the moonlight; her vibrant hair swishing in the wind and her laugh was something unexpected he felt the Galaxy was missing out every second she didn't laugh it held such mirth and joy, unlike anything he'd ever heard the closest being the young children dashing around the camp back on Ordo, he smiled but the sharp pain in his cheek made it hard to do so without cringing slightly.
"I won't don't worry you've got serious power in that hand wouldn't want to face the wrath of Sabine and her mighty right hand" Kandosii grinned.
"Well don't you forget it… This hand is the mightiest hand in the Galaxy and will run Ordo if you don't do it properly" Sabine held up her hand threateningly before dropping it to her sides laughing along with Kandosii. She is perfection he thought, she cares about him as a person at least to hold a genuine conversation, listens and makes sure to stand against him if he's wrong where others would just submit. The wrath of Wren females Tarro had joked and he could see why he fell for her mother if she was anything like Sabine. The problem was he didn't want to make their interactions awkward if she didn't feel the same way, why was he thinking so much into this? His mother is in danger he shook his head clearing his mind.
"Thank you again… I'm going to go back to the ship and try and find more out from our wounded companion" Kandosii nodded his head before moving towards the Ghost eventually slipping out of sight Sabine sighs heavily in relief glad that she managed to convince him not to go.
"That was impressive, never thought I'd see the day my Ba'vod'ika would be controlled by anyone much less a female. You are indeed a rare breed in this galaxy no one has his this much influence on his actions" Parjir comes from the camp looking at Sabine trying to see why Kandosii values her over even himself.
"Well I just told him what he needed to hear even if he already knew it" Sabine shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly
"An even greater accomplishment then, would you know where I could find Hera on the ship?" Parjir asked, Sabine nodded before leading the way back towards the Ghost locating Hera in the Engine room carrying out some checks, Sabine left the Mandalorian and Hera alone going back to her room to begin preparations for tomorrow.
"I'd like to discuss something with you whilst Kandosii isn't around, I want to join the rebellion officially" Parjir said looking towards the Twi'lek.
"What do you mean officially?" Hera asked puzzled.
"By the light of Lothal's moons" Parjir stated realisation spreading on Hera's face.
"The Fulcrum call sign… You were the informant on Ordo" Hera asked Parjir nodded his head.
"I'm sorry I couldn't have told you sooner but Kandosii has been too close, I want to fight the Empire with your Squadron and I can bring others who will fight under you" Parjir said nodding his head in determination.
"We'll see after this mission… I'll need to run this by phoenix command and see what they suggest, best rest up for tomorrow it's going to be a shootout"
"Never a dull moment it would seem" Parjir smiled about the events of today, from Dxun to Onderon there was definitely plenty going on and he wondered if what he was stepping into was just as hectic all the time, not that he minded he wanted to fight the Empire tired of raiding their outposts but to really make a difference.
"Welcome to the rebellion" Hera stated before leaving to her quarters, Parjir walked back through the Ghost to the main room and took a sleeping mat placing it close to Kandosii's who wasn't there yet. He was most likely talking to Saw about planning the rescue.
Iziz, Capital of Onderon- The next day
Saw Gerrera and a few partisans were meeting with an informant outside their headquarters inside the capital with the Ghost crew hiding inside the safe house as they didn't fit in with locals, Ezra was noticeably eager not being a fan of sitting around whereas Kanaan beside him merely sat calmly.
"Patience Ezra, it is important for a Jedi to know and practice being patient" Kanaan told his Padawan trying to get the boy to stop shuffling about.
"I'm sorry just nervous I guess" Ezra replied itching the back of his head sheepishly.
Kandosii was talking to Parjir in the corner in Mando'a obviously not wanting the others to know what their conversation was about, Sabine wasn't close enough to hear all of it but knew that Kandosii was up to something, she frowned in response hoping he wasn't going to do anything foolish, her train of thought was interrupted as Saw came back into the room with his Partisans.
"The Imperials are moving the prisoners from the Imperial detention centre to the spaceport on foot parading the 'traitors' for the people of Iziz to see in ten minutes they'll be exposed and with the people around it makes for a difficult plan of attack but not impossible" Saw said addressing everyone in the room.
"We can attack the convoy in two teams, if we strike from these streets and alleys and attack from the opposite side shortly after we can box the imperials in long enough to liberate the prisoners and escape using the land speeders we have" Saw gestured to the Hologram with the route from the Imperial detention centre to the spaceport.
"Let's get to work" Kandosii moved forward with his armour donned and lightsabers on his belt. Moving towards the exit wanting to get onto the speeder with some partisans and Saw.
"Let me make this clear, we're here for my people as well. Stick to the plan" Saw spoke looking directly at Kandosii.
"I wouldn't dream of it" he replied
10 minutes later
"Here are the traitors to the glorious Empire, those who engage in terrorism against the establishment which keeps us all safe; along with these bounty hunters who have committed crimes against the Empire by unlawfully claiming land without proper permits or authorisation" an Imperial officer read out on troop carrier addressing those who were on either sides of the street most of which knew one of the supposed traitors.
"This is what the Empire offers you, security from these lawbreakers and…" A rocket was fired at his transport knocking the Officer out of the vehicle catching the attention of the rest of the troopers who turned round to see the partisans attacking the convoy.
"Rebels get after them!"
Kandosii scanned through the Mandalorians for his mother seeing her hair, he jumped from the alleyway darting towards the prisoners withdrawing his lightsaber as he approached towards the Stormtroopers guarding them.
"Blast him" they fired at the Mandalorian only to have their bolts redirected back at them, Kandosii made quick work of the rest of the guard detail making his way to his people busting the chains from his buir first before moving onto the rest of the column of prisoners joining Kanaan and Ezra who were cutting the partisans free.
"That's everyone we need to move now before their reinforcements show up" Zeb shouted whilst firing his bo-rifle into a group of bucket heads taking down the squad almost as soon as it had appeared.
"I'll get my people to the alleyway and to the speeders waiting while you help the partisans" Kandosii called over to Kanaan and Ezra who nodded in reply. Kandosii ran back to his mother and the night owls who were holding off two squads from advancing.
"Nice to see you buir" Kandosii stated
"ner verd'ika" Bo gently placed her hand on her son's cheek before pulling him into a hug one which he returned despite the battle raging around them.
"We need to go, across the street there are speeders waiting to evacuate everyone, I'll cover you" Kandosii said to the night owls gathered before going out into the open to begin blocking laser fire.
"Go" Bo Katan ordered her troops, waiting for all her troops to get over, two of her troops had been shot and were un responsive.
"Come on buir" Kandosii gestured whilst blocking a bolt aimed at him, the number of troopers was increasing and it would be hard to deflect all the oncoming bolts soon, Bo made to move but as she moved out of cover she was hit dropping to the floor.
"NOOOOOO" Kandosii shouted, he drew the attention of the Sabine who was in-between the groups, he turned to face the group of Stormtroopers, underneath the helmet his eyes glowing yellow before charging towards them saber in hand deflecting all bolts masterfully. As he neared the first rank of troopers he lifted them up with the force advancing using them as human shields before hurling them towards their comrades screaming in rage as he did so. As he got closer to them he force-pulled their weapons out of their grasp, an evil glint appeared beneath the helmet how easy it would be to make them suffer just as he was suffering, he walked slowly towards the unarmed soldiers each step confident as they had no more weapons to attack him with, what are you waiting for? Kill them now! Avenge your mother, let the hate flow through you do it for Mandalore a chilling voice goaded him in his mind. He raised his saber high ready to bring the weapon down onto his enemy and do as the voice told him to. When he heard Sabine shout from behind.
"Kando come back here I need your help moving her, she's still alive" Sabine cried out causing the rational side of his brain to kick back in he flew back towards his mother and Sabine before moving her into the alleyway and escaping the city inside a speeder heading towards the Ghost with Sabine watching over his mother whilst he mulled over his thoughts.
"It went straight through missing vitals she's extremely lucky but she needs rest and not to be disturbed. Kando if you need to talk about anything I'm here" Sabine encouraged trying to follow Hera's tactics about getting people to confide in her. Kandosii smiled a genuine smile for the first time since he found out his mother was captured.
"Thank you, there aren't many I can call friend but you are one of the dearest to me" Kandosii replied, he had experienced his first kiss with the Dark side it had made him powerful but now he felt this immense chill and he physically shuddered. He had nearly slaughtered those unarmed troopers and he would have enjoyed it had it not been for her, he looked back to his mother who was resting on a makeshift bed on the Ghost now travelling through Hyperspace towards where C5 was waiting with his ship. He was at his buir's side throughout the entire journey with Sabine and Hera checking up on him to make sure he was alright, he appreciated the concern but he had been without food, water or rest for much longer.
"Where am I?" Kandosii's eyes shot onto the familiar sound looking down giving his mother's hand a tight squeeze.
"You're on board the Ghost on our way back to Ordo, we rescued you from Onderon along with the rest of your night owls" Kandosii informed
"Anyone not make it?" Bo Katan asked bluntly as if expecting the loss of a comrade, it was rare that everyone was unscathed, it was a reality of war one she was all too familiar with.
"Runi and Vhipir" Kandosii spoke, they had fallen during the initial firefight that started simply unlucky in their placement, they died without the chance to combat or avoid death, hopefully Manda awaited them. Bo merely closed her eyes her own way of honouring the fallen.
"Everyone else is accounted for and eager to get back into action"
"Where is the young lady that you talk about? I believe she was part of the crew last time I listened to you drone on about her" Bo said with her signature smirk whilst looking towards her son who was blushing.
"I don't talk about her that much and besides she's just a friend" Kandosii managed to choke out earning a look from his mother who merely smiled before muttering 'boys'.
"I would like to speak to her before leaving this ship, I trust my verd'ika will carry out my orders, yes?" receiving a nod from Kandosii who left to fetch Sabine, she wanted to desperately talk to the girl who had captured her son's heart to find out who she truly was and to warn her of Vrom, her son had never spoken of a female and despite the hardened exterior she showed Bo wanted to have grandchildren to continue her legacy and so that she could spoil them.
Time Skip- After Sabine talk/ leaving for Kandosii's ship
As the ships docked with each other, everyone was saying their goodbyes or preparing to leave with the Night Owls packing away their gear and the Ghost crew trying to organise everything with Chopper making sure nothing was taken. Kandosii spotted Sabine off to the side looking slightly disturbed he made his way over.
"Are you alright? My buir wasn't too interrogating, right?" Kandosii asked knowing how intimidating she could be when she truly wanted someone to listen to her.
"It was… interesting. Suppose we can talk about it next time I come around Ordo" Sabine said before moving around him and off towards the Ghost crew, he frowned making sure to ask his mother what exactly she had discussed though part of him wanted to hear what Sabine had to say next time, he brushed it aside as everyone was moving into his ship now. He glanced back to check if everything was on board only to see Parjir standing with the rebel crew making no move to join him.
"Come on Ba'vod'ika" Kandosii gestured but received a gentle shake of the head from Parjir, who stepped towards him extending his hand outwards which Kandosii immediately gripped in their traditional manner.
"I've decided to join the Rebellion officially, I feel that this is the right thing to do and I have to follow the teachings of my mentors" Parjir looked wistfully up to the ceiling before returning his gaze back to his cousin.
"Well… I can't say I'm not shocked. I didn't expect you to run off to your death so soon without me by your side, you wouldn't listen if I commanded you to stay. Jate fortune, vod" Kandosii pulled Parjir into a bone crushing hug.
"What do I tell your parents?" was the only the thing Kandosii asked
"They already know" was his simple reply, with that Kandosii looked back to the Ghost crew before bowing and moving towards the docking bay and boarded his own ship detaching from the Ghost before they shot off into hyperspace towards Ordo, towards home.
New Translations:
ner verd'ika= my little soldier
Good fortune, brother
I couldn't bring it within me to make him massacre the troopers but he has had his first encounter with the dark side which will make his future interesting, especially in a particular episode. Wondering how many people knew that Parjir was Fulcrum who gave the intel :D so Bo Katan has had a talk with Sabine with Kandosii unsure on his future, it could turn out to be an action-packed ending.
What is Vrom planning?
Where do you see Kandosii doing or becoming?
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