Zarkun

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Zar'kun Je'and

As the fire fight continues, the doors to the boiler room fly open and I rush in, my black blades activated and already singing when I reach the other Protectors. The first one finds his head missing before he can even finish switching targets, my right saber dispatching him as my left deflects a pair of bolts away from me. The next one got off several shots on me, but they were all deflected away before my sabers removed first both arms and then also his head. The third had managed to pull his bes'kad free, but looked hesitant. "I'll give you one chance to leave alive."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Zar'kun Je'and

I hadn't yet left the lower levels, my instincts telling me that if there were anywhere they'd want to get rid of a Sith Witch with no witnesses, it would be there. Stopping at one point, I reach out to try and find her through the Force. "Come on, Xanthippe. Reach out to someone..." And then I found it, a thought sent to Korrè in desperate apology. And it was all I needed. Using the Force to augment my speed, I rush to where she is two halls over. "Don't let me be too late..."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Temari Ordo

"The Senate Square should be near enough. It will give the Alit'alors time to get together and prepare to witness what happens."

HK-49 'Hank'

"Dismissive Statement: Organics have their advantages, Master HJ. I just like mine better."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HK-49 'Hank'

I step aside and allow Cosen Gressh to leave while turning to listen to the new conversation beginning.

Temari Ordo

"Unarmed combat and the first to yield looses. No death required, no exposing the secrets you've created through your actions required. You were born of Torian and Mako Cadera, but you are a daughter to me as well. Killing you was never my wish."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

HK-49 'Hank'

The sound of a blaster rifle powering up behind Cosen can be heard. "Required Warning: You have a gross misunderstanding of Mandalorian Culture. What is about to happen to Ava Cadera is more than just a loss of titles and a 'slap on the wrists. But if you continue, I will subdue you."

Temari Ordo

"She has committed crimes against more than just you, Cosen Gressh. She has committed crimes against her own people. They will not need to know what has truly expired. And you should not set yourself so firmly on revenge. You still have a long life ahead of you, and your father can still be saved from what I've heard. Devote yourself to your family that you do not have to join them in death."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Temari Ordo

"And this was the choice she made when she used the Saxon youths in a foolish plan of assassination!" I roar in return. Ava Cadera had become like a daughter to me. After my husband had died in a vain glorious pursuit of revenge, I had sworn from taking another, though many of the members of Clan Ordo also had no intention of facing the Valkyrie of Clan Ordo just to gain her affection. After a moment of stunned silence and calming breathing from myself, I sigh. "There is one other way, though the terms of the bout would differ from that of your fight with the previous Manda'lor. But is this a path you can accept?"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Temari Ordo

"I am honor-bound as a member of the Mando'ade to tell them the truth! And the only way you are going to silence me, Manda'lor, is if you kill me." I release the clasps on my blaster. "And we both know how a bout between us will end."

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Temari Ordo

I do not move, my eyes narrowing behind my visor. "You cannot speak as if you know the Twins. Your only concern for them since we found them on Dxun has been to see them dead." I adjust me stance slightly, but remain where I am. "You've have shamed the title of Manda'lor with this, do you not realize that? And the shame you would throw on your own father just because Zarka was mouthy? By accusing your Alit'alor of listening to his envious prattle? Have you no more sense girl?"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Zar'kun Je'and

"He isn't lying. And I...Kamari, I sent Xanthippe away with a group of commandos. Keep this one alive and get a recording of what he said, I need to find Naberrie." Turning away, I head out the door and down the hall. The cuffs would make her harder to sense, but not impossible.

Talion Wren

"For your sake, Duny, I hope you aren't lying." There's shock on the young man's face at being recognized. "When Zarka and I were choosing Guardians, you were a prospective candidate for it, I memorized your face for after their test run here on Coruscant. If we can redeem your clan, I'll do what I can to still get you into them."

Temari Ordo

I step between Cosen and HJ, my hands resting on my blasters. "Scheming like a coward? This is not our way, Ava! This is not how a Manda'lor should act!"

A Galaxy in Twilight[Lord Gressh/Zarkun]

Temari Ordo

I narrow my eyes. "Manda'lor, you're treading on dangerous ground. What did you do?"