Ally bonding and the enemies makes a move.
In the republic training room, Yang was practising on some training dummies. To say she was angry would be an understatement. She was furious. The Empire has gone too far. They turned her school in to a hell hole and basically ruined her dreams of becoming an adventurer. They took her sister and killed one of her friends. What she would do for the chance of getting her hands on those bastards.
She let out an angry yell as she puncheda target so hard it exploded. She was breathing hard but her anger was still there.
"Wow. I have not seen something that angry since I faced my last beast!" Yang turned at the sound of the voice. It was a Mandalorian boy who looked like he was in his twenties.
He had dark blonde hair, blue eyes and a small beard.
"Who are you?" Yang asked.
"My name is Torian Cadera. As you can see I am an Mandalorian" The boy said.
"Yeah I figured that out by looking at you. What do you want? I'm busy!" Yang said, she was still angry.
"You have been beating helpless dummies for a while now. Figured you might want to train with someone that can hit back" Torian said in a challenging tone.
Yang looked at him for a few moments before she answered "Fine! Let's see if you live up to your peoples reputation".
Torian smirked. It had been years since he last fought a huntress. They walked inside a training ring as they began walking in a circle, not taking their eyes of each other. Both waiting for the other to flinch.
"Just so you know. I am in a really bad mood right now!" Yang warned.
"I've tangled with bigger beasts!" Torian said with a cool smile.
Yang growled "Well this beast bites harder than most!".
"Show me then" Torian said as he got in to a fighting stance.
Yang ran at him and threw a punch. But Torian side stepped, grabbed her arm and then flipped her over on to the floor. Yang was a little shocked at his reflexes, but then she remembered he was from a warrior clan, so ofcourse he would know how to fight. She could not take him lightly.
"Come on now, I heard you were suppose to be the strongest of your team!" Torian challenged but there was no hint of arrogance in his voice.
Yang grew frustrated and began attacking him with everything she has. But Torian avoided and deflected her strikes before spinning around behind her and delivered a hard elbow to her back that made her fall on her knees.
"You are strong but your anger is not helping. There is no harm to let out some rage to boost your strength. But anger is a fuel that burns quickly, so don't let it consume you!" Torian said.
"I don't need advice!" Yang yelled as she went to punch him again, only to once again get thrown to the floor "WHY CAN'T I HIT YOU!?".
"Because you are not thinking straight! Plan your attack, don't just charge in like a wild animal" Torian said "You are clearly not at the top of your game. And fighting someone who is unable to focus is broing".
"BORING?" Yang roared "THIS IS NOT A GAME!".
"You're right it's not. It has no honor in it" Torian said as he walked to a chair and sat down.
"What do you mean by honor?" Yang asked.
"Follow me outside and I'll explain the Mandalorian culture" Torian said as he stood up and walked out.
Yang hesitated but followed him outside. They walked for a bit until Torian sat down on a rock and looked up"I like the stars! They always helps me think. It makes me wonder what might be out there. May Be another civilization. Wouldn't that be a sight to see? Even thought we can reach space, no ship can hold enough fuel to take us beyond our solar system".
Yang sat next to him "You're right, it would be fun to explore the stars. Now what can you tell me about your people? No offence but I have not heard the best things about you guys".
Torian chuckled "I am not gonna pretend that there is not any bad blood between the Mandalorians and the Jedis. But that is largely due to the difference between our cultures".
"How so?" Yang asked.
Torian took out a knife and began drawing in the sand. He began with drawing the jedi symbol.
"The jedis are the self proclaimed defenders of peace and balance. They are pacifists that only use force when it becomes clear that they have no other choice" Torian explained before he drew a sith symbol "The Sith are the exact opposite to that. They are the embodiment of chaos and death, using fear and power to oppress everyone around them".
"And the Mandalorians?" Yang asked who was now really interested in this whole thing.
"Some people think we are just barbarians. And I can partly see why those who are not one of us would think that" Torian began as he drew the Mandalorians symbol "But we are not animals! We are a warrior culture. Yes we have done some stuff in the past but we always fight with honor. For exemple my clan swore an oath to never attack the defenseless. We only fight if it's honor in it. Unlike some other clans we don't butcher people left and right. There is no shred of honor in that. But like I said we are warriors and there is no greater honor than to fight and die on the battlefield".
"You are thrillseekers! I can relate to that" Yang said.
Torian smiled "I guess that's one way to put it. And I heard you are one yourself!".
"I am, or at least I was. I joined Beacon hoping to get involved in as many crazy adventures as I can" Yang said.
"I can relate to that. I guess this is crazy enough for you?" Torian asked.
Yang could not help but to giggle a little at that "Maybe to crazy. Also this is a war and not an adveture... Not to mention they got my sister! No one goes after my family and gets away with it!".
"I know the feeling" Torian said.
"You do?" Yang asked.
"Aliit ori'shya tal'din!" Troian said and chuckled when he saw Yang's super confused face "It means 'Family is more than bloodline' we may be a warrior clan, made up by warriors from all around the world. But we are also one big family".
"You even got your own language!" Yang said.
"Maybe I can teach you one day" Torian suggested.
Yang smiled "You know what? I would actually like that!".
They both smiled at each other before they looked back at the sky. They had a feeling that they would get along just fine.
At the empire base the Shadow guard stood watch over their progress. He noticed Lana walking towards him and bowed to her.
"Lady Beniko!" He said when she reached him.
"My apprentice is almost ready. How is it going on this end?" Lana aksed.
"The destruction of our base caused a few setbacks but we are back in schedule! The troops are just about ready" The Shadow Guard said.
Lana smiled "Good. Finish up and get ready to move out. It's time to strike at our enemies!".
"Yes my lady!" The Shadow Guard said with another bow. When Lana walked away he turned to the troops "Get ready everyone, we're moving out at sunrise!".
The troops went to get ready as a massive metal door opened as a large Bull Rancor walked out and let out a massive roar.
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