Lord Greshh

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Becca Twilight

“If that is the case, I’m not sure if I should be happy or worried. I never expected the people of Coruscant to side with the invaders. They must be really tired of Sucal. But... what happens when this is all over? Are the Mandalorians just going to send the gangs back into the undercity or are we going to have to deal with gang wars on the surface levels?”

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Becca Twilight

“From what I hear, a lot of the gangs are joining up with the Mandalorians.” As we walk through the streets, I try to reach out and sense Hayden in the Force, but she is hiding herself well. She knows people are looking for her, and that makes her twice as hard to find.

Xanthippe Naberrie

I am likewise trying to sense Korre, but it is impossible. “This would have been easier if Zar’kun hadn’t cast that shielding technique on her. At least my necklace only shielded her from enemies.”

Becca Twilight

“If you can’t sense her than neither can Sucal. That that as a good sign.”

Xanthippe Naberrie

“It’s not the elder Sucal I’m worried about.”

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Jorg Sucal

I sit in the bedchamber attached to my office in Presidential Palace. My eyes are closed, and I am reaching out through the Force to sense the world around me; the world at war. I can feel the deaths occurring on both sides. Mandalorians and Republic Soldiers die every minute.

Deep down inside me, I can feel Darth Traya’s presence. Her spirit fuels my power and allows me to feel the Force. She does not control my actions though. In fact... she refuses to speak to me anymore, no matter how hard I try to draw her out. She has not yet abandoned me fully, and I will prove myself worthy again soon.

A familiar ping in the Force touches my senses. The last time I felt it, it was far away, but now it feels so close I can almost touch it.

“Jude.” I whisper. “You have returned to me at last.”

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Korre

I lower my head, defeated. I offer little resistance as Jude takes me towards the transport speeder where Hayden and Cosen are already waiting. I could feel the baby becoming restless, and I feared the outburst that might follow if smithing a continue as they have been.

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A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Hayden Twilight

Nods. "Whatever you say. I've made due with worse." I signal Jude. "Come on. The sooner we get to the Mando base, the sooner we can figure out what to do with her." I walk towards Cosen, smiling anew. "We've got some catching up to do, Numa."

Korre

I pull away from Jude as he grabs me by the arms and pulls me along. "Excuse me, Honorable Mandalorian! I am a friend of HJ Twilight, and an ally of Mand'alor! She knows me, and swore to help protect me! If she learns that you let these Sith harm me, she will not be pleased!"

Jude Sucal

"Silence yourself! We're doing this for the greater good of the galaxy!"

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Hayden Twilight

I whistle sharply at Jude. “Put that thing away, stupid. We aren’t killing her. At least not yet. How do you expect to use her as bait if you kill her?” I glare until Jude back off, then I return my attention to Cosen and Temari. “Anyways, now that that is out of the way, I’ll gladly lend my blade to stopping Sucal. As long as Cosen, Gavin, and I are allowed a bit of alone time between strategy sessions, any proper accommodations are made for the girl to stay, out Alliance can go smoothly.”

Cosen Greshh

“We are based out of an abandoned hotel. I’m sure we can find a place to stick Xan’s handmaiden until we make a real plan.”

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Cosen Greshh

"Just tell us, Hayden. I'll help you however I can, and I'm sure that when Gavin is done planning, he can land a hand too."

Hayden Twilight

I nod. "Okay, but your Mando friends better not interfere! I promise my full support to whatever crazy plan Ava Cadera has to stop Sucal, but in return, they need to either help me or back off!" I motion to Jude, and he brings the cloaked figure forward. "Remember Senator Xanthippe Naberrie?"

Cosen Greshh

"The Witch? Yeah, my father used to complain about her a lot. She was a major thorn in his side. Why?"

Hayden Twilight

"Well... this is her handmaiden." I pull the hood off of the figure, revealing Korré. "You remember Sucal's old plan? To have me absorb the Sith Emperor's power and use it to fuel that alien machine he talked about? When I refused... this became his backup plan. Show her, Korré." Reluctantly, she takes off the robe, showing off her very pregnant form. "She is only a few months in, yet she's already almost about to pop. Sucal and Xan used some sort of magic to create a baby, and they're using this girl as a carrier."

Cosen Greshh

"Yes... Yes, I remember Gavin mentioning this! He overheard a conversation between Xan and our father! But this happened just before Father was killed. How could this have advanced so quickly?"

Hayden Twilight

"Sucal is manipulating it, causing the gestation to move far more rapidly than usual. He wants this kid, and I have no doubt he plans to use it as the Sith Emperor's new vessel. Then he'll just plug it into his machine and use it as an infinite power source to tear the Force apart."

Cosen Greshh

"Then why would you bring her here!? If Sucal wants her, you should have sent her as far away as possible!"

Jude Sucal

"She's bait. My father is becoming desperate. If he knows she's here, he will stop at nothing to get her... and he will make mistakes. That is when we strike him down."

Hayden Twilight

"Basically, but we need to make sure that even if the plan fails, he can't get this kid. That is what I need you and Gavin for. We need to figure out what to do about Korre and Sucal's little nightmare spawn. I can't trust the Jedi or my parents because they are too blinded by mercy. We three plus Jude are the only ones willing to make the tough calls and do what needs to be done." I glance at the Mandalorian behind Cosen. "I was hoping to have a proper round table with you and Gavin, maybe somewhere secluded in the lower city. But maybe if you take us back to base..."

Jude Sucal

"Or we can end it now." I take my lightsaber off my belt, but don't activate it. I press the blade emiter to Korre's back. "The Mandalorians are in HJ's pocket, Hayden. We can't trust them to honor any agreement. They'll sell us out to your family and our only chance to end this will be lost."

Cosen Greshh

"Hold on! There is a lot happening at once here! Let's not do anything in haste." I look at Korré. "Are we talking about what I think we're talking about?"

Hayden Twilight

"Only if that is what you believe its the right call." The look on my face shows that I don't want to hurt Korré, but I will if there is no other option left. "I was really hoping you and Gavin would have a good plan because... because I've got nothing."

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Hayden Twilight

I stand a little more guarded. “Who’s your new friend, Cosen?”

Cosen Greshh

“Temari Ordo. She can be trusted, I promise. Gavin and I have been working with the Mandalorians to help defeat Sucal. My mother is here too... and your father.”

Hayden Twilight

My eyes widen. “What!? Yo didn’t tell him I was here, did you?”

Cosen Greshh

“No, I kept it from him. I didn’t know if you were still on the outs with your family, so I didn’t say anything. But... he’s going to find out you’re here sooner or later.”

Hayden Twilight

“I know. Just not yet. He and I are on good terms again, but if he find out why I’m here...” I trail off, glancing back at the robes figure behind Jude.

Cosen Greshh

“What exactly ARE you doing here? Because we could really use your help with taking down that massive shield. It’s the last step before we take Presidential Palace.”

Jude Sucal

I step close to Hayden and whisper. “I wasn’t expecting her to be with the Mandalorians. That makes things harder.”

Hayden Twilight

I force a pleasant smile. “Can we maybe talk to you alone? We were hoping to get the old band back together for something. Just you, me, Gavin and Jude. Fuck Gendry. He’s dead, and good riddance.” I look at Temari. “So what do you say? Let Cosen off the leash and I’ll consider helping you guys out afterwards.”

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Cosen Greshh

“She’s on her way. I’ll have her meet us at somewhere away from the Mandalorian front. Someplace she won’t feel closed in.” I think a moment, then I get an idea. “Galactic City Zoo. Hayden used to love it there, and it’s far away from the fighting. Just... don’t pressure her to join us. If she says no, at the very least I can get her to stay out of our way. Piss her off and she’ll become your worst enemy.” I take out the comm and begin relaying instructions for Hayden to meet us.

About half an hour later, we arrive at the Zoo. Like most places on Coruscant these days, it is practically deserted. There are still a few droids about the place preforming their usual clean up duties, and of course the animals are still in their pens. Otherwise, we are completely alone. Then, from behind one of the enclosures steps Hayden Twilight... but she is not alone. With her are Jude Sucal and a small individual concealed by a heavy robe.

Hayden Twilight

I smile at Cosen, but I flash a glare at the Mando warrior behind her. “Good to see you again. It’s been a long time.”

Cosen Greshh

I smile. “Hayden! You... cut your hair.” I look at Jude. “And you, you’re.... back on our side?”

Jude Sucal

“I never left.”

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Gavin Greshh

“Let Cosen go then. She and Hayden were very close once, and Cosen is the one she trusted to call. Take her to Hayden and she will convince her to help our case.” I look around the room. “Kam and I will finish up the planning here and await Mand’alor’s arrival.”