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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 23, 2006 22:14:43 GMT -5
Aerith blinked up at Mephisto for a minute. She had heard something about the jedi once. Yes! She'd heard it from some of Daerith's henchmen...way back when she was a child. This made her smile a bit.
"Daerith doesn't like the Jedi. Maybe you're right. Maybe I would be safe there....but what about you, my love?" She asked. She looked very concerned as she sat up a little more. The sunlight poured onto her face through the drapes.
Mephisto's chest felt heavy at her question. He knew it would come, but he would have to tell her his plan. Then he spoke to her, holding her hand closely, looking into her eyes.
"It's my duty to see that you are protected. I'll fight off Daerith...I know I can stop this. Nothing must happen to you."
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 23, 2006 22:20:52 GMT -5
Shaking her head slightly Aerith sighed. She wouldnt let him fight this alone.
"I will not leave here. Even if it would be safe. What if you fail? Daerith will still destory these people and then scour the galaxey till he finds me. The Jedi may be able to help.. but this is our fight..."
Aerith slide closer to the side of the bed.
"The goddess has decread that this to both of us."
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 23, 2006 22:35:45 GMT -5
Mephisto enjoyed her being near him. It was true. Both of them had to stay together no matter what. The Goddess said that the road would be hard...buut what did she mean by..'Long after all that is close to you is gone?' This bothered him a little...
"I don't want anything to happen to you, Aerith. Not now...not ever. But I understand. This is how it has to be. Just stay close. I'll do all in my power to see you safely through this horror. And then, we'll live a fantasy.
He layed his head on her lap, that was very close to the edge of the bed now. He hoped that he could enjoy this moment many times. He wished that Daerith never exhisted. Daerith ruined everything.
Aerith only half-closed her golden eyes as she smiled. Days of old comming back to her as if things were only yesterday.
"And it was I who helped protect you when we were children.."
Opening her eyes the young women pushed him back, hard enough that Mephitso rolled onto his hip. Making him look up from the ground as she stood. The blankets fell loosly to the bed already forgotten for the day.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 23, 2006 22:57:54 GMT -5
Mephisto was a bit surpised she had done that. Why? It made him a bit upset. But he was no sissy. Mephisto gto up and looked at her from where he stood. She looked so cat-like.
"Why'd you do that?"
The hint of anger in his voice made her frown as she turned slighty towards the window.
"Just to prove something.."
Her voice was calm, with a slight hint of amusement. Before he could reply the doors opened and one of the Helpers slipped in. Dressed as always in the simple blue dress.
"I see we are feeling better Mistress."
Mephisto smiled sweetly, seeing the maid come in. He went then, back out to the balcony for a few minutes while the priestess was attended to.
He looked up at the sun. It was very bright. But still, out there in space, just above the atmosphere was Daerith....
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 23, 2006 23:31:00 GMT -5
CHAPTER 21
The eletronic clicking sounds of a metalic machine made it's early rounds on board the command ship. A few oficers walked down the halls, eyes straight foward as if they to, were robots. One officer was intent on heading towards the main command deck where he was summoned. The man was dressed in all black, knee high black boots with a red strip down the pant legs. Three shiny silver collar devices were on his shoulders as he entered the main deck. The room was a wave of noise. Other officers dressed in similar uniforms were in attendence as a few lesser ones were giving orders to the rest of the crew.
"You're late."
Daerith answered sharply. His silver hair and dark eyes took in the man.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 23, 2006 23:51:00 GMT -5
"My appologies my lord. What is your bidding?" The newly arrived man spoke respectively to Daerith.
Daerith was looking out a window at the planet below, and at his many star-ships. He ofcourse would only use these ships as a drastic measure...or if absolutely needed. He didn;t want to "hurt" his query...just yet.
It was a few more minutes before he turned around, his face stone cold and stiff. He wanted to make sure this man had good patience and wold not test his anger like Razor did.
The officer stood very still. His training taking command for the moment. Starteling green eyes stared straight foward. His face cut sharp, for the twenty-eight year old military genius.
Daerith gave the viewport a slight smile. Brax was one of the few officers he compleatly trusted. A pure military genius. One he himself had taken in many years ago. One a heel he turned, showing once again his masked, emotionless face.
"The time for redemption is at hand. The planet is ours as once again conquest calls."
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 0:34:58 GMT -5
Brax nodded, keeping himself at attention, and awaited his orders. He was an order taking man, not an arrogant fool like Razor. Using Brax for his work would surely pay off, Daerith thought.
The man with his silver hair and his white skin and black uniform, strode a bit forward, then spoke to the military officer, sternly in a cold and commanding tone of voice.
"You, my military friend are to go down to the planet. You will make the sith speak to you and if they do not cooperate you will push this button..."
He paused and gave him a device to hide on his wrist. The button was on the palm of his hand. Then Daerith continued.
"It will give our little friends a nice demonstration of what will happen if they don't cooperate. Make sure you bring them to me. If you fail.....you suffer a most horrible fate."
Daerith finished. He squeezed his hand, and a rail crushed from the vantage outlook window area.
Brax nodded, and replied, "Yes, your highness. I will not fail." Then he spun on his heel and left.
Dearith returned then to the window to watch.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 0:44:45 GMT -5
Brax quickly made his way down the long corridors. Daerith was not a very patient man. As many unfortunate beings had found out.
He made his way to the hanger bay area and saw that his shuttle was preped and ready.
'Good' He thought as his green eyes loked over at one of the chained captives. No longer disturbing him that years ago he was once one of them.
"Sir?" A young jr.officer came up, saluting him sharply. Brax turned his head to exchange it.
"We have our orders.." replying to the question in a smooth creamy voice. Stepping forward Brax brushed past the man and headed up towards the ramp. A few mechanical sounds from the ship rang into his ears as his boots touched the ramp.
"I will not fail.." He muttered as it closed behind him.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 1:02:39 GMT -5
CHAPTER 22
Back on Iridonia Aerith had been tended to, and her and Mephisto were dressed and had eaten breakfast. Now they were walking down the temple hall to the main room where they would great the morning mass and do prayer. Even though danger was close at hand, the people still had their beleifs in the Goddess. After service there woudl be planning for retaliation.
"Aerith..." Mephisto whispered softly as he was led on by a temple worker, walking beside his loved one.
"Yes Mephisto?" Aerith asked. She kept her gaze forward, her steps graceful, as her long gown flowed behind her.
Mephisto was walking along with his staff clanking the ground, "I feel something is going to happen soon."
Aerith however, didn't get to say anything back, although Mephisto could feel her thoughts of concern. That would have to do for now. They were now in the main room. People were stanind in rows. People of all ages and sizes, from different parts of the land, came here for mass each sunday morning to worship the Goddess.
In the atmosphere, Brax's ship was commming through. The officer plotted a simple course, making himself known, for it didn't matter. The ship landed very close to the town and undocked without the slightest hesitation.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 15:49:31 GMT -5
Brax gave a low smile as he watched several citizens scatter. A few guards made their way towards the ship as the hatch slowly lifted down with a mechincal hiss.
'Fools' He thought, stepping away from the consoul where the jr.officer waited. Brax quickly grabed a blaster from the weapons rack as he went to the top on the ramp. The sunlight poured in as it seemed to give an glowing effect on himself. The two zabrak guards went into a fighitng stance and lowered their staff weapons. With a cold gesture of accuracy Brax shot off two blasts hitting both guards squarly in the middle of the head. The corpes fell with a thud to the dusty ground.
"BRING ME YOUR RULERS HERE OR SUFFER THE CONSQUENCES." Brax shouted with the height of authority. Abesntly he touched the weapon hidden in his sleeve as he gave a cold smile.
"Weak fools.." he whispered.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 16:05:58 GMT -5
The Preist and Prestiess had just walked into the great temple doors when a rush of guards came in. The head of that garrison came foward and went to his knees.
"My lord and Lady.. theres been another attack." The man looked up with serious eyes as a wave of murmors rippled threw the room. Aerith looked at Mephitso with great concern.
"Its a challenge...." Aerith began. Mephitso didnt look back at her.
"Keep the people in here., and bring a squad..." Mephitso said. The guardsman only knodded and then added.
"What about you two?"
Aerith looked seriously at the two men before begining. Her eyes growing a bit dark.
"We will of course go and deal with this. They want only us."
"Aerith..no.. I can't risk loosing you." Mephitso began. Aerith turned on him with anger in her voice.
"No. We both go. This is our fight and I will not stand by like a child for the grownups to go play." Her voice was cold and razorsharp. Mephitso only blinked as the guard raised an eyebrow.
"Fine.. I can see it in your eyes.. but we need to go now." The Priest said as he quickly moved foward, beign trailed behind the few zabrak guards.
"My Lady.." The head guard started with a small hint of amusment as Aerith disregarded it and swept past him.
'I just hope I know what I am doing....'
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 20:27:59 GMT -5
Mephisto easily shook off the little stun he got fromAerith's anger. She was right. They had to go together. Aerith couldn't stay behind. If Mephisto tried to bargain with the dark jedi, they'd probably just attack more, or possibly wipe out the whole planet, and that was something nobody wanted.
The High Priest and Priestess continued to follow their guards. Tey followed them out of the temple and into the city. Outside there could be seen and smelled, smoke from a nearby burning village. People with their families were running towards them, begging them for the help of their goddess.
It was very saddening for Mephisto to not be able to stop and help heal these small children and their mothers. But he had to go on. Instead, he dismissed a guardsman to escort the escaped zabrak back to the safety of the temple.
Then finally, the two of them came to the outskirts of town. There was a ship there waiting. A military man waited outside, standing by a ramp. Mephisto walked up, past his guards, and stood before this man.
"What do you want with my wife...?" Mephisto asked this man.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 21:33:21 GMT -5
CHAPTER 23
The man known as brax watched the young Sith male address him. He gave him a small laugh.
"Oh, no boy... I came here for you both.." he started. He didnt see the young female there.
"Where is she?"
"I'm right here.." The sweet sound of the Prestiess's voice came threw the few guards. Brax lowered his weapon slightly as she parted threw. Not showing anything on his face, Brax loked her over. The Golden eyes was what captured him. "We have done nothing to you.. Your leader destrpyed what was our home.. leave us in peace.." Mephitso took a step foward. His staff level to his body.
"I wouldnt do anything rash.. you wouldnt want to have me harm anyone..." Brax started as his green eyes flickered once again to Aerith.
"Leave us.." Aerith commanded as her hands balled into fists.
"I think not my precious. You will be comming with me. I do not care what happened. I follow orders..."
Brax came only a step foward and stopped. Folding his arms across each other as his one hand touched near the hidden switch.
"Your planet is outnumberd and fare from the main core worlds. Communications have already been blocked and ships are in the main system.. ready to destroy any who come near or try to leave this system.."
Mephitso growled low in his throat, eyes burning with hatred.The armed guards started to make a move towards Brax.
"NO.. " he commanded
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 21:48:09 GMT -5
"Mephisto!" Aerith yelled, her voice growling in anger.
Mephisto lunged forward for an attack. As he did, Brax smiled just slightly. He knew his plan would work. Mephisto swung the staff at the officer, but before then Brax had shot him in the arm, and Mephisto was forced to drop his weapon.
Brax then quickly shot the guards that came at him quickly, killing them all, and then he had a hench man come and tightly bind the male sith. And if that wasn't all...
"Foolish creatures!" Brax yelled. He hit the concealed button that sent a signal to the nearby star ships. The lazers pinpointed to their area and half of the nearby town was blown to bits.
"Now dear....you'd be wise to cooperate." He said to Aerith.
Mephisto struggled on the ground, but he couldn't be freed.
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Post by himiko sabbrawrra on Apr 24, 2006 22:00:11 GMT -5
Aerith didnt say a word as the destruction reigned around them. her fallen guards lay near her feet as Brax steeped ever so close to her.
'This man is far more then he seems..' She thought as her eyes stared up into his.
"I would hate to kill your lover if you do not cooperate." He breathed at her softly, taking his hand and placing it on her upper arm gently but with authority.
"Don't you touch her..." Mephitso breathed and made a move from the ground. Without even looking brax struk out with his left leg, kicking the Sith in the face rendering him unconcious.
"MEPHITSO!!" Aerith regained her strenght and tried to claw at her attackers face. Tears of anger and hate started to flow down her lovley tattooed face. brax only laughed and gripped her tighter.
"Now my dear.. you wouldn'twant to harm the child.. Please don't make me signal for another attack..." Aerith stopped fighting and could only stare at him.
Brax raised his free hand, and signaled for his pilot officer. The man came out and looked at the fallen Sith.
"Bind him and take him to the holding area. My master will be pleased..." Brax began as he lead the Sith female up the ramp. She suprisengly went easiy. Yet another thought occoured to him how beautiful and stron-willed she was.
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