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Fire of the Rebellion
Chapter 41: Rescue Mission on Kashyyyk Part 1
Within the rebel base of Yavin 4, Zachary and Gwendolyn were helping Ferus repair the Arcturus as Nadia came forward to give her family a tray of energy nutrition drinks while RG-G1 was next to her.
"Here's a little something for you three to boost back your energy."Nadia insisted.
Ferus, Zachary and Gwendolyn each took a nutrition bottle to drink.
"Just what we need."Ferus remarked.
"Thanks, mother/mum."Zachary and Gwendolyn thanked in unison.
RG-G1 let out a beep.
Sometime after, Ferus and Nadia stop together in one of the ancient temples, watching as their two children helped out General Dodonna's soldiers.
"We did a good job with our kids, Ferus."Nadia praised kindly.
Ferus smirked in agreement.
"Yeah."Ferus agreed."We sure did."
Nadia glanced at the atmosphere of Yavin 4.
The surface of the planet was made up of four continents which accounted for sixty-seven percent of the moon's surface.
These continents were mostly covered in large sprawling tropical jungles with tall canopies though there were also a few mountain ridges like the Yunteh Mountains dominated by volcanoes such as the Nicolo and Borundi Peaks.
Yavin 4 also had six interconnected oceans which covered the remaining thirty-three percent of the moon.
There was also a large landlocked sea on the moon.
The Olin family have been living in Yavin 4 for the last six months.
Nadia suddenly winced a bit when she felt a disturbance in the Force.
"What is thy bidding, my master?"
"You have forgotten your place, Lord Vader. By taking this boy as your apprentice, you have betrayed me. Now, you will kill him, or I will destroy you both. "
"Master...we can defeat him together..."
"Do it now, Lord Vader! Strike him down and prove your loyalty to me!"
Nadia bit her lip at the sharp pain in her head as she felt the young man's voice cry out in terror.
Then the voices stopped and the headache that Nadia felt vanished.
Nadia narrowed her eyes as she silently consumed at what she discovered.
"Something's wrong."Nadia murmured.
Nadia removed her hand from her head as Ferus walked over to her.
"Are you okay, Dia?"Ferus questioned.
"I'm fine."Nadia replied and glanced at the sunset."Just…taking in the atmosphere here in Yavin 4. It seems like a perfect place to establish the new Jedi Order beside a rebel base."
Ferus let out a small chuckle while shaking his head a bit.
"I actually remember that something occurred here a long time ago."Ferus admitted.
Nadia gave her husband an glance even though she knew what her husband was talking about.
"And what's that?"Nadia asked.
"During the time of the Clone Wars, Anakin tracked Ventress to Yavin 4 following her attack on Republic star fighters at the Battle of Muunilinst. It was here that she destroyed Anakin's customized Jedi Starfighter, the Azure Angel, as well as killing the clone troopers that Obi-Wan sent to follow him."Ferus exclaimed with a small smile as he remembered their former brother-in-law."Anakin and Asajj had their first duel through the thick jungles and the Massassi ruins until Anakin bested her and knocked her off one of the temples. She was presumed dead and he took off in her Ginivex-class starfighter."
Ferus pointed at one of the nearby old temples.
"I have a feeling it was above that one which was where they fought."Ferus assumed.
This caused Nadia's smile to sadden a bit.
"Things were so different back then, Ferus."Nadia informed before a serious look grew on her face."But there is no time to think on what ifs and other wishful thinking. The Rebellion is depending on us and the rest of the last Jedi to take down the Empire.
Ferus nodded in agreement.
Just as it seemed Nadia and Ferus were about to kiss, RG-G1 let out a beep to earn their attention.
"An upcoming transmission, G-G?"Nadia assumed.
RG-G1 beeped at Nadia before showing a hologram image of Hal.
"Ferus. Nadia."Hal responded with an anxious tone."Thank the Force you're both okay."
Ferus sat in a nearby crate while Nadia leaned against the wall a bit while folding her arms.
"Hey, Hal."Nadia greeted."What's up?"
A concerned look appeared on Hal's face which showed he was deeply serious on contacting his comrades.
"The most frightening."Hal stated.
This alarmed Ferus and Nadia.
"Which is?"Ferus questioned.
Hal took a deep breath before he let out a sigh.
"The Imperials suspect Bail to be a member of the Rebel Alliance."Hal admitted.
Ferus raised an eyebrow.
"So he finally decided to show he supports the Rebellion?"Ferus assumed.
"We know Bail is instrumental to the creation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, together with Senators Mothma and Bel Iblis."Nadia complemented with her arms folded."Not to mention, Leia shares with her adopted father her disgust of the Empire and how it treated its citizens as well as her desire to make a difference with him."
Hal shook his head.
"Not only that."Hal declared fearfully."Leia and Maybelline are being held captive on the planet Kashyyyk."
Nadia became shocked at her step-brother's declaration.
"What did you just say?"Nadia demanded.
"Leia's fire and abilities have become noted by some Imperial officials since Bail has began speaking out against the Empire."Hal retorted with a frown."But she or Maybelline were not harmed, but rather to be treated as guests since the Imperials in charge did not wish to provoke a galactic incident by harming the daughter of a powerful and wealthy Senator."
A scowl escaped Nadia's mouth upon now being worried for her adopted niece and her younger half-sister.
"If those scums try anything on them-"Nadia growled.
Ferus placed his hand on Nadia's shoulder.
"They wouldn't dare. But it would be bad if they learned who Leia is actually related to and that's the last thing we want to happen, Dia."Ferus reminded."The Skywalker triplets are the real hope of the galaxy."
After lowering her anger down, Nadia glanced back at Hal.
"And where are you and your family, Hal?"Nadia asked.
"Heading to Yavin 4."Hal admitted."Queen Breha had gave us the coordinates on where to find you guys. But she and Bail desperately need help to save Leia and Maybelline."
Both Ferus and Nadia gave Hal firm expressions.
"We'll save them, Hal."Ferus assured."But your family needs you to look after them."
"But-"Hal started.
A smug smile grew on Nadia's face.
"Hey. Don't worry."Nadia sneered."You and Mai share the same mother, but me and her share the same father. Just give us your faith and support."
Hal gave Ferus and Nadia.
"I understand, Dia."Hal replied."May the Force be with you and Ferus."
The hologram of Hal vanished before RG-G1 gave Ferus and Nadia a beep.
"Of course, you're coming with us, G-G."Ferus informed smugly."Zack and Gwen don't need a babysitter anymore."
Nadia smirked. "It will be just like old times."
This caused RG-G1 to sigh in dismay.
Galen began to slowly regain consciousness as he heard the noises began to intrude on the peaceful silence.
The whirring of cutting blades, low-pitched beeps and clicks from droids, a fizzing, spitting noise that could have been a cauterising tool and other sinister sounds.
His heart rose at the sound of a respirator rising above the others.
"Lord Vader, he's regaining consciousness."
"Keep him restrained until I'm finished."
"Yes, sir."
Upon opening his eyes, Galen raged against invisible bonds to move limbs he couldn't feel.
The babble of noises faded for a moment, but then returned with light and sensation accompanying it.
The Dark Lord's apprentice was strapped prone to a medical table in the center of an operating the theatre.
Multicoloured tubes and wires ran from several places in his body to dark machines hovering around him and stretching up to the high ceiling above.
Darth Vader loomed over Galen as he was strained against the straps holding him down and screamed with rage.
"You!"Galen growled angrily."You killed me!"
"No."Darth Vader answered as he leaned closer, resting one gloved hand on the table as though to literally impress his gravity on his former apprentice."The Emperor wanted you dead, but I did not. I brought you here to be rebuilt. If the Emperor knew that you survived, he would kill us both."
Galen stared up at the expressionless mask while his neck twisted to increase the distance between them.
His memories of betrayal and pain were so unclouded by doubt.
A flash of his Master's bright red lightsaber protruding from his gut threatened to tip him back into unconsciousness.
He resisted, thinking of Shaak Ti's final words: The Sith always betray one another.
Galen glanced at Darth Vader.
"Why?"Galen questioned."Why rescue me if it puts you in so much danger?"
"Because you are the advantage I need to overthrow the Emperor."Darth Vader declared."He forced my hand, before we were ready. Now he believes you are dead. His ignorance is your true power, if you have the will to use it."
Galen frowned. "And if I refuse?"
Darth Vader's voice grew harsher while his silhouette became darker.
"Then you will die."Darth Vader informed in a grim tone."This lab will self-destruct and you will perish along with all aboard. There will be no witnesses."
Galen closed his eyes, unsure of which possibility he was more afraid.
That Darth Vader was telling him the truth now or that everything he'd ever been told was a harsh breathing of the respirator came closer still.
"The Emperor ordered your death."Darth Vader admitted."Only by joining me will you have your revenge."
Galen opened his eyes and stared straight at the mask hiding the man who had killed him, then saved one choice gave him time to think this action stood through.
"What is your bidding, my Master?"Galen asked.
Darth Vader straightened, satisfaction apparent in every movement.
"The Emperor hides behind his army of spies. They watch my every move."Darth Vader informed."We must provide them with a distraction."
Darth Vader pressed a button on the table causing Galens restraints to pop open.
Galen slowly sat up, rubbing his wrists, and looked down at his body.
He was clad in an entirely new outfit with black leather overlaying thin sheaths of armour, heavy gloves, boots and a high collar.
Nearby, over the shoulder of one of the droid surgeons, was a hooded black cape with a red lining which was presumably his also.
The same droid handed Galen a lightsaber hilt.
It took him a moment to realize that it wasn't the one he had wielded all his conscious life.
That lightsaber had tumbled into the vacuum of space and been lost forever.
He flexed his fingers, feeling stronger and different somehow.
The pain was completely gone.
"What sort of distraction?"Galen questioned."An assassination?"
Darth Vader shook his head.
"No single act will hold the Emperor's notice for long."Darth Vader stated."You must assemble an army to oppose him."
Galen cocked his head.
"You will locate the Emperor's enemies and convince them that you wish to overthrow the Empire."Darth Vader explained."When you have created an alliance of rebels and dissidents, we will use them to occupy the Emperor and his spies. With their attention diverted, we can strike."
Galen ran a hand across his chest, feeling the smoothness of his uniform as though with entirely new nerves.
The plan was good.
It could work.
"Where should I start?"Galen asked.
"That decision is yours. Your destiny is now your own."Darth Vader admitted."But you must leave here at once. Save for PROXY, you must sever all ties to your past. No one must know that you still serve me."
Galen bowed his head in acknowledgment.
"Yes, my master."Galen responded.
"Now go."Darth Vader ordered."And remember that the dark side is always with you."
The image of Darth Vader shimmered and assumed the familiar features and form of PROXY.
The droid stumbled, but quickly regained his balance.
"PROXY!"Galen gasped.
"Master."PROXY remarked."I am pleased to see that you are not actually dead."
The droid beamed the only way he could: through his photoreceptors.
"I was afraid that I would never be able to fulfill my primary programming and kill you myself."PROXY complemented worriedly.
Galen smirked. "I'm sure you'll have your chance, once we get out of here."
PROXY moved away and began pushing buttons on the nearest terminal.
"Where are we, by the way?"Galen questioned.
"Somewhere in the uncharted Dominus system, I believe."PROXY answered.
"But what is this place?"Galen asked.
"This is the Empirical, master, Lord Vader's top-secret mobile laboratory."PROXY explained."We've been here for six standard months."
PROXY looked up from the terminal.
"Lord Vader has updated all of my protocols."PROXY informed."Before I kill you, I am to do everything possible to help you vanish. Should I ready the Rogue Shadow for launch?"
"Yeah, you go ahead."Galen insisted."I'll meet you there."
On Yavin 4, Ferus and Nadia were inside the Arcturus while speaking to Bail via hologram to inform the Senator of Alderaan that they would rescue Leia and Maybelline.
During the rise of the Empire, Bail used his political position to covertly aid resistance groups, particularly those in the Core Worlds.
Using a network of diplomatic operatives, he quietly leaked useful information to the planetary rulers, dissidents in hiding and insurgent fighters who might employ that information against the Emperor.
"Ferus, Nadia, I don't know how to express my gratitude."Bail commented.
Nadia simply smirked at Bail.
"You've done so much for us, Bail."Nadia remarked."In return, we will help you."
"Is it true that General Kota refused to help you?"Ferus questioned with a frown.
Bail let out a sigh.
"The Jedi General had actually lost his eyesight and his connection to the Force."Bail admitted, startling the couple."He is in Cloudy City at this very moment. I actually tried to contact Master Shaak Ti in Felucia next for help, but she is not responding."
Nadia bit her lip a bit due to beginning to think what had occurred to the Jedi Master that brought her to the Jedi Temple in Coruscant.
Though something told the raven haired woman that Master Ti was no longer among the living.
Did Darth Vader found and killed her?
Or was it-
Ferus began powering up the Arcturus, making Nadia snap out of her thoughts and glance at Bail.
"We'll focus on Master Shaak Ti after we save Leia and Maybelline."Ferus assured firmly."But be sure to contact us if anything comes up."
Bail nodded at Ferus.
"I will, Ferus."Bail assured."Good luck to you both."
When the hologram of Senator Organa vanished, Ferus looked at Nadia.
"You're silent, Dia."Ferus informed."You're thinking about Master Ti?"
Nadia gave Ferus a sad frown, making her husband realise the answer from her look.
"I'm sorry, Dia."Ferus apologised softly.
RG-G1 let out a soft yet comforting beep to Nadia before the Arcturus flew away from Yavin 4 and jumped into hyperspace to head to Kashyyyk.
The planet Kashyyyk was now under heavy Imperial occupation.
A shuttle landed in front of a legion of Stormtroopers and an Imperial officer.
An escort of the Emperor's guards were followed by Princess Leia, Maybelline and Artoo.
Leia Organa was now a 17 year old girl.
The Princess of Alderaan wore a stylish silver grey shirt with matching trousers and white boots. Around her shoulders was a greyish white cape. On her right arm was a silver band bracelet. Her chocolate brown hair was hanging in looped ponytails over her shoulders.
Maybelline wore a light purple tunic with a blue diamond clasp and pink inner lining. Under it was a sleeveless dark purple mid-thigh leotard. She wore a pale wing-shaped blue cape which was attached to a circular blue shoulder-pad she wore on her left shoulder. She also wore a set of pale blue fingerless gloves. She completed her look with a pair of two-tone purple and periwinkle-blue boots. Her sandy brown hair was now short and curled at the ends.
Princess Leia, Maybelline and Artoo were greeted by Captain Ozzik Sturn; an Imperial captain and big game hunter.
"Princess Leia."Captain Sturn sneered."It's an honour to have a senatorial observer-"
Princess Leia narrowed her eyes.
"You can drop the charade, Captain Sturn."Princess Leia retorted with a glare."You and I both know me and my lady-in-waiting were sent here as hostages to keep my father from speaking out against the Empire."
This caused Captain Sturn's smirk to grow while Maybelline narrowed her eyes at him.
"Then we both understand the situation, Senator."Captain Sturn informed."If your father keeps his mouth shut, I'll keep you out of harm's way. If not...you alongside your handmaiden will become the unfortunate victims of a Wookiee uprising."
A group of Wookies were shown being led in chains by Imperials causing Maybelline to look at them with a look mixed with sad and anger.
"These slaves are mindless brutes, you know."Captain Sturn stated.
Maybelline glared at Captain Sturn.
"You fiend."Maybelline muttered in a cold and bitter tone.
"Show me and my handmaiden to my quarters."Princess Leia ordered.
"As you wish, Princess."Captain Sturn answered.
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