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Fire of the Rebellion
Chapter 43: The Corellian Treaty
Zachary and Gwendolyn were at a stone viaduct within the Massassi Site which was part of the many structures that dotted the Massassi Site on the fourth moon of Yavin Prime.
The end of the bridge pointed toward the site's dominating structure, the Great Temple and ended in a reflecting pool.
The Olin twins were at the Falcon Base; a large Rebel base located on Yavin 4 that contained prefab shelters, a mech factory and three Troop centers.
It was heavily protected by turrets, Rebel troopers, cavalry units and T1-B hovertanks.
Gwendolyn grinned as she checked the information in her datapad.
"So far so good, big brother. The Rebel Alliance is growing every single day."Gwendolyn praised."Raven Base contains three troop centers, a power core, a mech factory and two Prefab shelters. But by my calculation, the Falcon Base is so far more larger than it."
Zachary smirked at Gwendolyn.
"I don't recall you ever being a fan of doing maths."Zachary commented.
Gwendolyn pouted at Zachary's respond.
"Hey, I do actually study when you don't have to really tell me."Gwendolyn informed and looked down."Now that I think about it…"
"What, Gwen?"Zachary questioned.
Gwendolyn was silent for a moment before responding to her older twin brother.
"Believe it or not, Zack. I don't think Nial Organa is my guy."Gwendolyn responded with a sad frown."I mean…I love him. I really do. But it's not that special kind of love that mum and dad have between each other."
A surprised look appeared on Zachary's face.
"Whoa, you're serious?"Zachary questioned."Senator Organa's nephew was the guy you endlessly don't shut up about."
Gwendolyn scoffed as she brought her datapad closer to her chest.
"True. But I don't really know why I don't feel romantically attached to him anymore."Gwendolyn admitted and looked at the sky."Maybe…Maybe there's someone else out there that I am actually destined to be with."
Zachary rolled his eyes before placing his hands over his neck.
"If you're gonna busy getting lost in thinking about your love life, I am gonna go get some grub to boost up my appetite."Zachary informed.
This caused Gwendolyn to be cheered up and go after Zachary.
"Me too."Gwendolyn chuckled."You can't keep working on an empty stomach."
Zachary and Gwendolyn headed off to the cafeteria to eat just as the Arcturus arrived to Yavin 4's atmosphere.
The Arcturus safely arrived back to the jungle planet and into the temble before rebel pilots went over to the ship.
The ramp of the XS stock light freighter lowered before Ferus, Nadia and RG-G1 stepped out of it.
The couple and their astromech droid were greeted by Hal's 17 year old daughter, Roxanne Corak.
Roxanne wore a shirt that was pale brown with buttons trailing down the front. The two cuffs on the sleeves were white and had brown straps. The overalls were brown with gold cogs. Her waist had a dark brown belt that contained a satchel. Her tights were white and her short boots were brown. One hand had brown straps and a short brown glove. The other glove was brown with straps on it. Her platinum blonde hair with side-swept bangs and tea-green highlights was tied in a ponytail. Brown goggles sat on top of her head.
"Hi, Aunt Dia and Uncle Ferus."Roxanne greeted."Welcome back."
"Hey, Roxanne."Nadia responded."Have you seen Zack and Gwen?"
"At the cafeteria stuffing their faces."Roxanne admitted with a sheepish smile."I am on the other hand, ready to repair some ships."
"There's no problem with the Arcturus."Ferus assured."But there are some Y-wings from General Dodonna's unit that cause use some repairs."
RG-G1 let out a beep and strolled forward, volunteering to help Roxanne.
"Looks like somebody wants to be your little helper."Nadia joked.
Roxanne smirked back as she took out a small tool.
"On it."Roxanne assured.
In the cafeteria of Yavin 4, Zachary and Gwendolyn devoured the dishes that was on their table with Hal, Stellar, Dimitri, Peggy and Jayden next to them.
Dimitri Corak was a now fourteen year old boy. He wore a red short-sleeve T-shirt with a yellow collar, orange joggers, red sneakers and fingerless red gloves. His periwinkle blue hair was short and a bit spiky.
Peggy Corak was now an eight year old girl. She wore a cyan blue sleeveless dress with purple and turquoise ruffles as well as dark blue tights and purple Mary Jane shoes underneath. She also wore a cyan blue sleeveless slitted cloak with a turquoise bow. Her light nougat hair was tied into two ponytails with turquoise ribbons.
Jayden Corak was a one year old infant with light blue hair and amethyst purple eyes. He wore a deep blue onesie.
Gwendolyn grinned as she set down her fourth empty plate before a waiter brought her plate of mini Nuna salad sandwiches.
"This is so delicious!"Gwendolyn remarked.
Zachary didn't say anything as he stuffed his face with a bowl of protato salad before eating a couple of Nerf sausages.
Dimitri and Peggy were both equally a little disturbed how much food their step-cousins were devouring.
They both eaten one meal while Zachary and Gwendolyn just kept eating.
Stellar had her head propped up on her hand, elbow on the table while Hal was in a chair behind her, watching the gorging.
"I…don't think I'll ever get used to this."Hal declared.
"Who actually would, Hal?"Stellar scoffed.
Peggy glanced at Stellar.
"Mummy, I don't feel like wanting to eat a Neuvian sundae anymore."Peggy informed.
"That's fine with me, Peggy."Stellar assured.
Dimitri placed his spoon down on his empty plate.
"But I'm stuffed, I don't know how you keep on eating."Dimitri complemented.
Gwendolyn lowered her chopsticks and paused from eating her sushi to look at Dimitri.
"What can I say, Dimitri?"Gwendolyn chuckled."I am quite a foodie eater."
"More like a lot."Dimitri muttered.
Then Ferus and Nadia arrived to the cafeteria before heading over to where their loved ones were.
Hal smiled at his step-sister and step-brother-in-law.
"Hey, you two."Hal greeted."How did the mission go?"
"Mai and Leia are both alright."Ferus declared."Though they wanted us to free Kashyyyk from Imperial control before we could all leave the planet."
"That sounds a lot like them."Stellar commented."You two must be exhausted."
Nadia shook her head as she bent down to gently ruffle Jayden's hair while the infant boy was being held by his mother.
"Not really, Stellar."Nadia responded."But the Wookiees that remained in their home planet could disappear with both the Skyhook and Captain Sturn gone for good."
Gwendolyn glanced at Nadia as she finished drinking on her blue milkshake beverage.
"Hey, mum."Gwendolyn spoke up."We ordered for you guys already. Pull up a chair. It's really good."
Nadia smiled in approval while Ferus cringed nervously.
"Alright, great."Nadia chuckled."I'm famished."
Nadia then sat down and began to slowly stuff her face with Zachary and Gwendolyn.
Ferus watched, remaining standing as his family plowed through plate after plate.
Nadia, Zachary and Gwendolyn made a huge pile of empty plates while Dimitri and Peggy were too shocked to say the least.
Jayden simply gurgled happily since he found the scene kind of funny.
Hal and Stellar, however, just kept looking on in boredom.
Zachary frowned. "We're out of grilled fish."
Gwendolyn paused from eating her noddles to wave her free hand to the waiters.
"Excuse me!"Gwendolyn called out brightly."We would like more of your grilled fish, please!"
"And bring more Hoi-broth soup while you're at it!"Nadia snapped.
Hal glanced at Ferus with a concerned expression.
"Exactly how much food did you keep in your apartment in Hanna City?"Hal questioned.
Ferus groaned and simply covered his face in dismay.
"You wouldn't imagine how much Anakin and Nadia ate back in the Jedi Temple during their 'little' chow down ."Ferus muttered in disapproval."We were almost out of everything and Obi-Wan got the blame."
Finally, it seemed that Nadia, Zachary and Gwendolyn were full and the group got up to head back out of the cafeteria to get some fresh air.
"Still can't believe neither of you gotten fat after all that chow down you did back there."Peggy muttered.
Gwendolyn simply smiled and stretched her arms a bit.
"Nothing but a few good meals to make you all cheered up."Gwendolyn remarked."I can't wait to see what they have for dessert later on."
Dimitri looked at Gwendolyn in shock as if she was crazy.
"We're actually glad that we don't have to pay for the various dishes you devoured."Stellar retorted.
Nadia gave Stellar a smug smile.
"Chill down your sour mood, Stellar."Nadia replied."If we end up in a restaurant for a family time, our husbands will kindly pay on what any of us would eat."
"Fantastic."Stellar praised slightly.
Both Hal and Ferus sweat dropped at Nadia's declaration.
Zachary and Gwendolyn glanced at Ferus while Dimitri and Peggy headed off to find Roxanne.
"So is it true that the three Senators Bail Organa, Mon Mothma and Garm Bel Iblis will be in a meeting to officially form the Alliance to Restore the Republic?"Zachary questioned.
Ferus nodded in respond.
"That's correct, Zack. Me and your mother will be heading off in that meeting as well."Ferus exclaimed."You two will stay here in Yavin 4 to keep an eye out on the rebel base."
A sigh escaped from Gwendolyn's mouth.
"I was actually expecting to get back into action, but I guess it can wait for another time."Gwendolyn suggested with a shrug.
"But where will the meeting take place exactly?"Hal questioned.
Nadia gave Hal a bittersweet smile.
"In Corellia."Nadia answered, surprising Hal."The Corellian Treaty will be an accord that creates the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Signed by the leaders of anti-Imperial resistance groups on Alderaan, Corellia and Chandrila. The treaty will formally declare war on the Empire."
Stellar glanced at Hal.
"Do you want to take part in the meeting too, Hal?"Stellar suggested.
Hal shook his head.
"As much as I would like to step into my home planet again, I can't ignore the responsibilities I have with keeping the Rebel Alliance alive, Stella."Hal declared."Besides, the last thing we want is the imperials to learn that there are Jedi actually allied with the Senators that are going against the Empire."
Nadia placed her hand on Hal's shoulder.
"It's fine, Hal. I understand."Nadia assured."But be sure to be stand by if we may need you and the others' help. You'll know if G-G delivers the signal."
Hal nodded. "Right."
A few days later, it was time for the meeting between the very people that were to sign a treaty that they would officially fight against the Empire.
On one of the remote mountains in Corellia, it was cold and heavily snowing.
Despite the cold heavy weather, Nadia and Ferus were being led to where the meeting will take place.
Nadia wore a mint green coat and silver grey gloves to keep her warm.
Ferus wore a dark blue coat with a pale blue scarf around his neck and black gloves.
Guards in warm environment gear led the Jedi couple into the ruins without speaking a word.
Long stone corridors wound up to a watch station overlooking the rugged mountaintops.
Within the makeshift meeting room was a rectangular conference table large enough for a dozen people.
Beside it stood Senator Bail Organa, dignified and formal in the robes of his office.
Near him was Senator Mon Mothma of the Bormea sector and Garm Bel Iblis, the Senator from Corellia.
Nadia and Ferus walked to stand next to Galen to face the three Senators that gathered at the table.
Senator Garm Bel Iblis stood directly opposite Ferus, Nadia and Galen with being in front of the room's northern 'wall' that was little more than an open-air overhang supported by a handful of stone pillars.
A snowy clifftop beyond made the entire structure feel precariously balanced between sky and stone as though gravity might at any moment smash it large stone door slid shut behind them.
Juno jumped slightly and stepped to one side, joining the men and women in the uniforms of Corellia, Chandrila, and Alderaan guarding the meeting.
At Senator Organa's command, PROXY flickered and adopted the holographic image of his adopted daughter, Leia, broadcast from elsewhere in the broadcast from elsewhere in the galaxy.
Leia nodded in recognition as she stepped up to the table next to her father.
"Friends."Bail spoke up, breaking the silence."Thank you for coming. I know it was a difficult decision. By meeting here, we have all put our lives at risk as you have on many occasions already."
The Senator of Alderaan inclined his head at Ferus, Nadia and Galen, who stared silently at him.
"I believe that hope exists for a better future."Bail continued."This meeting heralds a time in which we won't need to gather in secret in which all will live in peace and prosperity, free of the yoke of fear the Emperor has cast over the galaxy. I believe that together we can make our dreams a reality."
Mon Mothma nodded in agreement.
"We have discussed this at great length."Mon Mothma said."We agree that the time for diplomacy and politics has passed. It is time for action."
"Well timed."Garm agreed.
"Logistically, it makes sense to join our forces."Bail declared."My wealth can fund such a rebellion, while Garm will provide our fleet and Mon Mothma our soldiers. We've been working at cross-purposes for years now, waiting for the catalyst that would bring us together. I believe we have that catalyst now and that we would be foolish not to take advantage of it."
"All we needed was someone to take the initiative."Mon Mothma, speaking directly to Galen."We know we have the power of the Force on our side."
Ferus and Nadia shared a small smile with each other.
"In short, we've agreed to follow your lead."Garm declared."We'll join your alliance."
Leia glanced at Ferus, Nadia and Galen.
"If the Emperor thinks he can push us around forever."Leia stated."His mistaken."
"You're wrong on one point, Princess."A male voice said.
The doors had opened again, allowing General Kota entrance to the room.
General Kota was no longer the disheveled drunk, but a seasoned general. His blind eyes were uncovered and his boots polished.
Every wayward strand of his grey hair had been pulled back into its queue and his robe hung straight.
"The boy saved also my life as well."General Kota informed.
With three unhesitating paces, General Kota crossed to face Galen and put a hand on his shoulder.
"I will join his rebellion, too, if I'm welcome."General Kota declared.
Galen went up to General Kota.
"I thought you were still passed out in the cargo hold."Galen complemented.
"I finally came too."General Kota admitted.
Nadia smiled with a smug look on her face.
"Welcome back to the fight, General Kota."Nadia sneered.
Ferus nodded in agreement.
Over General Kota's shoulder, Galen saw Juno beaming as well.
Juno nodded and indicated that he should turn back to the meeting.
"It's settled, then."Bail stated with a firm tone, earning everyone's attention again."Let this be an official Declaration of Rebellion. Today we vow to overturn the Empire in order that the galaxy and all its peoples will be one day free, be they human or Hamadryas, Wookiee, or Weequay. Every sapient being has the inalienable right to live in safety and to fight for that right if it is ever-"
The sound of a massive explosion cut Bail off and startled the group in the process.
Both Ferus and Nadia became alarmed when the two of them sensed a disturbance in the Force.
The floor shook beneath them and their companions.
Bail turned to face Leia.
"PROXY!"Bail shouted."Cut transmission!"
PROXY dissolved the hologram of Leia and became himself once explosion shook the eagle's nest.
Galen ran to the northern wall and looked out through the stone pillars.
A Star Destroyer loomed in the upper atmosphere while the TIE fighters raced through the pale grey sky.
"No!"Galen shouted in shock."No!"
Both Ferus and Nadia followed Galen's gaze, only for them to become stunned that the Empire has arrived to Corellia.
"How the hell did the Empire find us?!"Nadia snapped.
"We need to leave now!"Ferus demanded.
Behind Galen could say anything, the door near by blew open and his denial vanished under the sound of blaster fire and screaming.
Clouds of smoke and dust billowed through the entrance, lit from behind by flashes of light.
The smoke took on a reddish tinge.
A shadow loomed out of it, growing closer.
Darth Vader strode through the doorway as though he owned the world.
The squad of stormtroopers appeared behind his.
Darth Vader glanced at Bail, Mon Mothma and Garm.
"Take them alive."Darth Vader ordered, indicating the three Senators."The Emperor wants to execute them personally."
The Sith Lord then noticed his two former close friends, who glared back at him.
Before anyone else could react, General Kota whisked the lightsaber from Galen's belt and launched himself at the Dark Lord.
Darth Vader raised a hand and caught the general telekinetically about the throat.
General Kota dropped the lightsaber and desperately clutched at the invisible fingers choking him, but the pressure only increased.
Darth Vader then threw General Kota bodily toward the stormtroopers and turned his attention on Ferus and Nadia, who were ready to fight to protect the three Senators.
"If you value the lives of these traitors as well as your own lives, you two would be wise to surrender, Olin and Aomori."Darth Vader retorted in a stern tone.
Ferus and Nadia immediately activated their lightsabers, ready to defend Bail, Mon Mothma and Garm.
"Not gonna happen, Vader."Ferus snarled coldly.
"You want the Senators, you'll have to go through us."Nadia scowled.
In respond, the stormtroopers got their blasters ready to shoot Ferus and Nadia down.
After sensing the anxiety and fear coming from the three Senators, both Ferus and Nadia deactivated their lightsabers before they got their hands cuffed and got their lightsabers taken by the stormtroopers.
Flushed with fury, Garm spat at the feet of Darth Vader while his companions stood with quiet dignity.
But it wasn't her Vader was looking at.
Galen stood framed by the pillars in the northern wall of the eagle's nest.
He was frozen in the pose of one thoroughly beaten yet barely, defiantly, contained.
"You have done well, my apprentice."Darth Vader informed.
Bail hissed audibly between his teeth while Ferus glared at Galen with furious expressions.
Nadia, however, stared at her friend's son with a mixed look of disappointment and disgust.
"You traitor."Ferus snarled.
"No!"Galen protested in shock."I-"
Darth Vader then used the Force to make the stone conference table lift into the air and hurled it at Galen.
Crashing through three of the pillars and catching him squarely in the chest, it drove the young man out into the snow.
"Galen! No!"Nadia cried out."Leave him alone!"
Ignoring Nadia's plea, Darth Vader strode heavily after Galen with his blood red lightsaber raised.
Nadia immediately became furious upon realising what the Dark Lord was going to do, remembering Kento's demise by her former brother-in-law.
Even if he trained him and twisted his destiny, Galen was just another of Vader's pawn to use and discard once the Dark Lord had no longer use for him.
The raven haired woman attempted to chase after Darth Vader, only for one of the stormtroopers to smack the back of her head with his blaster, making her hit the snowy ground.
"Nadia!"Ferus shouted.
Nadia growled silently in pain before she, her husband and their allies were taken away to somewhere which include someone that would likely put an end to all of them.
Darth Sidious.
The Emperor himself.
See you all in the next chapter and have a wonderful day!