No Rest for the Hunted

[Foxfire]

Char: Je'Baru Nargruk

Location: Outside Temple grounds

Time: After Battle of Rhen Var and Subterrel


Je'Baru had only be this close once to the Jedi temple and that was to thank for the help of a Jedi in a personal hunt, which went to a dead end. Now here he waited for another Jedi. This time though he had reason for going over some info-data cards left by his former teacher, Marcus Foxworth, led him to glean data of what one would call hazardous data.

The data may have been old in standards of time wise but the relavance was not to be missed. Marcus had travel data on ships in and around the Sith reigon of space. They did not have data from Korriban orbit but the data led it back to ship moving in that direction. Je'Baru was no fool to venture off in that direction, alone or with an armada. He had a feeling that since the resent battles the Jedi would be interested in some one going out to harvest data about movement and force activity.

So here he waited Reina and Ryver/Taym was waiting as well though they were taking a rest from their mission to Taris cleasing it of a mutation of Rykghoul or what ever they called it. He would have like to have gone but he himself was jaw deep in the Felucia's underbelly called the Dark Veil, a darkside force hot spot and bed for the truely twisted creatures. He had his fair amount of killing but he wanted something different for a while. Some thing that as Marcus would say, .... 'Made the universe spin.'

The day was getting on and the sun was starting to set as a figure came from the Temple. Like all the rest who came out this one too was dressed in the common robes of the Jedi. Je'Baru hope this one was the Jedi he had contacted just a week before.

[Kuhblam]

As the bright Coruscanti sun overtook the city-scape's horizon, a lone veteran Jedi Master made his way out of the Temple's main entrance and through it's grand opening walkway, passing slowly in between the four massive statues of the Temple's original founders. His hair was a close-cropped blond color, and deep but dark blue eyes helped to round out strong, broad facial features that complimented a toned persona which was the accomplishment of years of rigid physical training. A figure of serenity, flowing white Alderaanian robes with golden accents completed the attire that accompanied field boots and a utility belt holding no less than three ornate light-sabers. From his less than Jedi comformist appearance, one might jokingly infer that Jedi Master Tyrdo Darkonel was a master of the Makashi form, although such an assumption was hardly true.

Bright sunlight washing over his face as he walked farther and farther down the the long flight of stairs leading from Processional Way, Tyrdo yawned as he nodded in respect to another passing Jedi Knight as his Padawan. The child at his side gave Tyrdo a fond reminder of Garm, his first Padawan, and the ridiculous antics that had taken place with the two at each others side. Moreover, it also reminded him of when he had been a boy training at the side of his old Master. The nostalgia of such fond memories almost made Tyrdo forget why he was leaving the Temple at such an early hour in the first place.

Briefly, his mind went over the briefing the High Council had given him. Tyrdo's mind also reminded himself that the memories of that briefing were not very happy. He had been a Jedi Investigator once, yes; however, the type of objective he was being sent after was more along the lines of a Jedi Shadow's job. In sending Tyrdo, they either needed someone with heavy experience in such work, or they were running out of Jedi Shadows to send. He was on special call for such missions, but Tyrdo had never been expected to be brought up so soon again after beginning to teach combat classes. Supposedly, Tyrdo would aid some sort of Noghri and his mercenary crew in hunting down an object or person of undesirable nature; be it Sith or Sith object, Tyrdo had no clue. The details he had received on his data-pad were less than descriptive; Tyrdo could hardly decide whether heading in the direction of Korriban was either a smart clever ploy or the most stupid decision he had ever made. Regardless, the mission had enticed his curiosity enough to accept, and now here he was in 7:00 AM in the morning leaving with some sort of Noghri bound for Sith space.

Finally reaching the bottom of the stairs, his eyes made a bee-line for the persons he had been searching for; the Noghri, supposedly named Je'Baru made eye contact with him and nodded in a welcoming signal. Making his way towards them, Tyrdo yawned once more as the usual dozens of speeder whizzed overhead through traffic lanes and disrupted the quiet serenity he had enjoyed so far.

His trio of targets were gathered near a speeder landing pad full of colorful and neatly-arrayed repulsor speeders, with the Noghri accompanied by a cyborg of sorts as well as a younger, roughened up Twi'Lek girl who looked like she had been through a lot.

An odd bunch to be searching for Sith. I can tell already that my services are going to be needed a little more in the field than I previously imagined.

Coming up upon them, he moved in front of the leader and extended a strong hand in further friendship. A curt smile adorned Tyrdo's face out of respect, and he nodded in acknowledgment of the other two present.

"Tyrdo Darkonel, Jedi Master. It would seem fate has chanced that we work together."

[Foxfire]

Je'Baru watched with distactment as the robes of this Jedi as he came into the light to be not the solmon robs but higer in class and taste. When the Jedimaster moved for a hand shake Je'Baru did not offer his hand instead he filled the hand of the Jedi with a datapad and said......

You have now idea. This is the reason for our meeting I received this weeks before the battles os Subterrel and Rhen Var.

Je'Baru taped the screen and the mission request play back began.

On the play back was another noghri this one wearing a fur parca. In the back ground one could see frozen ancient statues of beings holding liighsabers. The roar of the wind made the message hard to hear but it was obvious that the noghri wanted Je'Baru's experiance as a hunter to hunt down info of Jedi.

Je'Baru continuning...Whats more look at his belt.

There hung with care was another saber hilt. As the message came to an end the noghri said his name was Hoc Ro.

The name is nothing a cover I fear. For I to have heard of reports of a noghri on Subterrel one who went by the name of Cho Wroth. ... My friends have found other infomation worthy of consideration, and a plant, a spy if you will. It can met us on Gargon since getting to Jaemus is a bit hazardous for you Jedi. In all things considering.

A giggle could be heard from Reina as Je'Baru said this. He though kept a straight face, wondering how the Jedi master would take to the mission. Reina though stood up and put her two cents in.

But before we go there we have to pick up the other item for the Jedi lov. Member, ... Lov the data that Taym down loaded from the holochron that Sithy one.

Turning to the Jedi master.....Don't worry we hid it very well on Felucia where we live we can get it any time. Right Lov.

Reina leaned on Je'Baru's shoulder as to pursuade him. Ryver at this moment shifted in it's position Though it had a garb covering it's main features if one was to look closer they would see a Sith assasin droid and Ryver/Taym was not taking a liking to this long conversation.

Well .... What do you think you'll come or not?...in a gruff tone.

He to was as it seemed nervous. Who would not be, a known noghri Sith who has killed hundreds of republic solders and here stands a noghri. Some might get the impression that he was the Sith in question.

[Arruna]

As every day started she woke up early to make sure all the importance will be taken care. The life of a pilot was always interesting in the capital, for someone who lived for flying the look of those skyscrapers were high walls, and she was surrounded by them. Her eyes could not see the distance and the horizon what she loved so much, on her day off she thought of flying a vessel and when she got the chance to do so her heart wished to return home. It was amazing that one always wanted what she haven't had, but the day started and after getting of bed the shower and the cooking waited for her. Flexibly like a ball she went through her routines to made herself ready to go to the basement. That day wasn't different from the others, but a new assignment put her to be with some strange people who were about to do some special job.

To got a pilot they had different options, but Nalan did not ask anything when it was a question of job. These people could be rather strange to the common person, but for a citizen of Coruscant nothing too odd. In the city where the biggest bunch of weird gathered together, everyone saw the differences and became quiet resistant. Of course, exceptions could be found, like Nalan who had deep feeling about Jedi and it wasn't the good kind. Before she went to the destination they let her came home to take a little rest, but she got busy with a little food hunting. For someone who had a three meter long animal it was difficult to get the proper meal to her pet. The big city had great possibilities, but also great distances. She spent hours to finish the shopping for Sheela, who preferred hunting instead of eating everything what her master gave her. This time a poor bunny was on the menu, that was enough for Sheela at least for a month.

Not spending a single minute of sleeping she arrived a bit earlier than she was supposed to, soon the three passenger arrived, but at this time they did not talk too much to her. It wasn't really matter since she assumed they were bounty hunters and they talk of missions, what was not interested by Chadorhi. The blue one - Chadorhi - was standing there in silence, being busy with her own thoughts, when a blonde human appeared from the Jedi Temple. This man knew something about respect and seemed quiet polite, worthy for the name of knight. Nalan greeted him with a smile, slightly nodding, but the kind welcome was only betrayed by her emotions, which seemed even negative as Tyrdo was getting closer.

"My name is Nalan Arruna, I am the pilot. How can I be assist you?"

Putting her part shortly, as Je'Baru explained the situation. Perhaps they already had a pilot for this job and another only required just in case or they had another plan. To be honest Nalan only knew that she would be informed at the Jedi Temple, which was funny, because she had never got to close to a building like that. As the reporting went on she kept her attention on what was told, but among the details she couldn't find her part, so she waited for an answer, but if they were going anywhere she would follow them.

[Kuhblam]

"You have now idea. This is the reason for our meeting I received this weeks before the battles os Subterrel and Rhen Var."

Instead of receiving a handshake, Tyrdo received a data-pad showing a holo-recording of two Noghri, one of them wearing a winter parka uniform with large, ancient statues of light-saber wielding Jedi in the background. Snow blanketed the surrounding area, and Tyrdo paid particular attention to this Noghri in question as he focused on it's persona. More specifically, he noted the beat-up light-saber hilt on the figure's utility belt with casual interest. Instantly, Tyrdo identified the occupation of his future adversary. Of all things, Tyrdo hated Dark Jedi the most. Unless they were Sith, these fallen adversaries were usually simple play-things. Occasionally, however, a true jewel, worthy of Tyrdo's skills, would present itself to him and a duel would ensue. Sith were an entirely different threat, however. They were becoming more numerous with each day, and the reports of so-called Darths had become worrisome to the Council.

"The name is nothing a cover I fear. For I to have heard of reports of a noghri on Subterrel one who went by the name of Cho Wroth. ... My friends have found other infomation worthy of consideration, and a plant, a spy if you will. It can met us on Gargon since getting to Jaemus is a bit hazardous for you Jedi. In all things considering."

Cho Wroth. I've heard that name somewhere before...

The name was familiar, but for some reason he could not place where he had recognized it before. Making a mental note to formally look this figure up in the Archives upon his return to the Jedi Temple, Tyrdo re-examined the data-pad one more time before handing it back to his new acquaintance in un-renewed interest. Consequently, a soft, yet somewhat seductive voice spoke up in the form of the Twi'Lek girl, who babbled in some slightly incoherent dialogue accent about finding data on Felucia. However, the single word that rung in Tyrdo's ears was Holocron. It was now his secondary objective besides aiding this group to seize that item as soon as possible if it were even possible; there would be no negotiations if he laid eyes on it. Holocrons were extremely rare outside of the Temple Precinct; in fact, the only ones Tyrdo knew of that weren't in Jedi possession were Sith-made versions, the likes of which the Jedi Order had no use for except to study and then destroy to prevent it's re-capture by the Sith Order.

I will look into this. Most interesting. Perhaps the Council would like to know about the existence of such an item.

"Well .... What do you think you'll come or not?"

Tyrdo could sense that the Noghri was getting the trait of easily being un-nerved due to his pro-longed silence and departure into the farther reaches of the human mind. Laughing some-what, Tyrdo smiled with a rare warm personality as he spoke back in return to the somewhat stocky bounty-hunter's gruff demeanor.

"Friend, I have killed more Dark Jedi and Sith than I have the ability to count in multitudes of two! Of course I will come!"

His sociable approach slightly surprised the Twi'Lek; that much, Tyrdo could tell. Usually, Jedi of his rank and age were more or less about using large words and speaking incessantly about the mysteries of the Force. Tyrdo was a Warrior-Master; by trade and trial, he was a man of conviction and action.

"I spent years hunting down fellows just like your quarry. Provided he isn't the bloody Dark Overlord of the Sith, I think he will find me to be a little more than trouble-some."

As he finished speaking, Tyrdo turned to his left as a Twi'Lek in the uniform of a Republic naval pilot approached them, waving with a polite grin on her face as she came upon them. Saying her greeting, Tyrdo nodded in respect, although he hadn't the slightest idea why a person in such an occupation would be doing on their mission. Je'Baru most likely need a pilot, but it would seem odd if one of his crew was not already trained in space navigation and maneuvering. Even if one of them wasn't, Tyrdo still couldn't imagine this sort of group taking public transports everywhere, especially since the leader was a Noghri and a bounty-hunter no less. Still, there was something about this woman that shouted friendliness and sincerity. Turning, Tyrdo extended his greetings to the Twi'Lek woman with the shake of a hand and a traditional nod of respect.

"Tyrdo Darkonel, Jedi Master at your service."

[Foxfire]

The breifing with the Jedi was going well at least until Reina told him of the Holochron. He watched the Jedi for a responce but got very little other than the common intrest of the thing. Reina though shivered shortly after the Jedi's responce, it must have been her albeit small force ability she often would pick up on things of intrest. So this told him the Jedi was wanting a look at the data.

One short bit of info the data of the holochran is all we have the actual thing is either stored back on Umgul or has been moved. My friend Taym made a copy of the data this is what is stored on Felucia.

Taym interupting...We could also get the infomation about the exact location of the original while in transport. We have a contact watching it as well, Master Tyrdo.

As Je'Baru and Taym talked to Tyrdo Reina moved over to the Twi'lek who was called Nalan. The wind blew back some of her cloak that she had on and exposed her completely black skin. The Emotion tattoos caught and held the sun heating it up. A bit of nerves went through her and it showed. A brilliant yellow tattoo with sharp and jagged edges flashed upon her skin as she extended her hand to the other twi'lek.

It is nice to meet another twi'lek of the same color, though mine has been mostly covered over. A blob racer with too much money and no common sense. By the way Je'Baru failed to mention that it will be you flying my ship the'Dark Matter' to Felucia to drop me off. I'm not one on anything very dangerous. On the last mission I took I stayed in the ship the whole time with the hatch locked even hours after it was all over.

Reina steped around beside Nalan and continued on her train of thought.

The ship is a smallish ship an intersteller sloop with a few.....bringing her voice down low... a few pirate modifications signal jammers and tri-carbon fiber hul to nullify scanners. This is to compensate for the lack of weapons. It all due to some one being a little to cheap to go for the up grade.

Reina smiled at Je'Baru and waved as if he did not hear a thing she said, but all the while he heard every word.

Tiring of the word play Je'Baru removed his hood that blocked most others view showing his full face and the haired slug resting upon it. He turned to Reina with a cut it out look. A bit of adrinile must have flowed through him because he could feel the rush of the stimulants that the haired slug gave back to him, boosting his senses and making his heart to start to race. That and the excited movement as it twitched in the sun light.

So if we are done with the chit chat shall we go. The location we landed on is charging by the hour.

(Occ- one more posts before going to the ship for take off.)

[Arruna]

Three of them were getting in to the subject of this gathering, however as they went through the details, some of them seemed insignificant. There were more reason of why Chadorhi's attention slightly turned away during their talk. This Je'Baru could came from somewhere the Outer Rim, as she speculated, because seemingly he was satisfied by meeting a Jedi, since he even forgot to say a simple 'hello' to her. For some reason he needed not any kind of help, but the aid of a Jedi, as it turned out it was all about a Holocron. Nalan had never heard about it, but she expected it was a machine, and contained information. It was weird to image a bounty hunter having that thing, but if he was working for someone, it made sense.

About the Jedi, as they were talking Chadorhi's eyes went lower toward the floor or looked her boots, only sometimes she took a glance at their eyes when someone else respond. This human, Tyrdo, appeared to be a bit less moderate than the other colleague, he boasted and on his own way he expressed those big words. He reminded herself, that made the lips of the woman curled up into a playful little smile. In her private life she was a kind of selfish, only the work caused her leaving behind her nature to become a representative of the Navy, like she did now. Although, this unusual bunch of people was amusing enough to reveal her trueself for a moment, then the Jedi wanted to shake a hand with her. Well, she accepted.

"Pard' me, Sir, if I am not that polite, but I haven't met with a Knight previously. Though I am too a little surprised of the variety of this group."

Answered with her natural tone, which wasn't special, perhaps a little official like when soldiers talk, but still frankly enough. She puzzled for awhile, a Jedi, herself and a bounty hunter, and two other fellows who barely had talk. Actually Reina was a real chatbox in a good way, who talk a lot, but spoke less. After taking a better look of her Nalan abashed, those tattoo lines on that poor thing seemed so illegal. What could she go through to deserve such a treatment? It was hard to make those symbols in the capital, but if Nalan was right and Je'Baru really came from the Outer Rim where he kept Reina as a slave and he was responsible for those things on Reina's skin, then the mister was in a big trouble. The girl then accost her, when Chadorhi's eyes went through the kid she found strange the appearance, but as Reina did not mind her look, wasn't sorry, not even confused a little then Nalan really surprised. She just coundn't made up her mind about this.

"Yes, it's nice to meet you too. Actually, how can I call you? Wait... your ship? How old are you to have a ship? By the way, don't worry about the lack of weapons, you also have professional help to handle that."

With widen opened eyes she looked at Reina with a smile, but without judging, that was hard. But who was Nalan to decide whether it was good or less good? Perhaps it was trendy wherever Reina came from, but those symbols where more than eyecatching. At this point it was also interesting, because the kid had a ship, so she couldn't be a slave, but how? Nalan could afford a ship, perhaps, if she would really want that, but a teeny? Je'Baru, as it turned out was innocent, spoke again and Nalan turned toward him with mindful attention.

"I am ready, Sir, so we can go, But before we do, may you tell me how can I address you?"

Perhaps it was Chadorhi who missed his name, but it was better to make sure, right?

[Foxfire]

"May you tell me how can I address you?"

Very few being ever took the time to ask that question even less took the time to wait for the response. Being around such being was making Je'Baru forget his manners, what little he already had.

With a slight bow...My name twi'lekine is Je'Baru Nargruk. My friends here are near the like mind of action first and words later. Please for me for going straight to the business at hand but being mistook for a Sith has become a bit disturbing. I've had only to kill one bounty hunter who would not listen to my side of things, while others are still hunting me though they are lost in the lower depths of this very planet.

Turning to the Jedi It would seem we are of like mind then of the mission then. Shall we go then.

Je'Baru knew that Reina would fill the Twi'lek in on the finer details of the ship and the mission in time. He noticed that Ryver/Taym had taken the pilots position knowing the droids mind he slowly inched over to the vehicle.

[Kuhblam]

(OOC: Really short post, I know Sorry, but I figure we're switching threads soon anyway.)

As the Noghri's crew exchanged polite pleasantries with the Twi'Lek servicemen who had been bound to them for the duration of the mission, Tyrdo's mind wandered somewhat as he pondered the holocron and what data it might entail. During his short hiatus from heavy active duty, the Alderaanian had taken a good interest to the force-activated objects and the knowledge one could undertake to learn. He had studied the Great Holocron and a few select minor ones, but never had Tyrdo seen one outside of Jedi possession in all his days as part of the Order. To Tyrdo, these such devices were dangerous if not kept in the right hands; it had always been his policy that, if he came across a holocron, it would be sent straight to the Council; if it could not be secured, then Tyrdo would destroy it.

Better it's knowledge be lost to the sands of time than be utilized maliciously.

As the Noghri finished exchanging greetings and short descriptions of the Twi'Lek's new acquaintances, his stout alien figure turned to face Tyrdo, who turned to face his new accomplice with a short question

It would seem we are of like mind then of the mission then. Shall we go then?

Tyrdo nodded in agreement. They would not solve anything by remaining in the Processional Way, and Tyrdo had to concur that enough time had been wasted although a simple greeting was always warranted when meeting new people.

"I agree. There is much to do and little time. If I am not mistaken, you mentioned this ship several times; we'd best make due haste."

[Foxfire]

Location: Coruscant landing pad Civ hourly use

The very busy Civ landing area was more hectic then just and hour ago. Je'Baru realized that many were officials hoping from one area of Coruscant to another. The landing area was the only place close enough for them to make that mad dash off planet if need be. He just did not know how Ryver/Taym was still functional from his having to white knuckle the whole way back. Ten minutes and three stomach drops later and they were back. He guessed he thought of calling them crash, because they came very near to it, ten times in all, to crashing head long into other crafts.

Je'Baru walked as quickly to the ship. The flat black plating of the hull absorbed what sun rays and a heat vapor wafted into the air giving it a dark force power look. Some thing a dark Jedi or a Sith would venture out in instead of a rag tag group in search of a Sith. Reina hopped out of the small craft they were all in and ran with youthful vigor to the ship. Turning she said........

Welcome all to the 'Dark Matter',... All aboard.

Turning back to the ship as Je'Baru opened it she skipped past him and into the ship a few minutes later the ship started to power up.

Ryver/Taym stayed out side till all came aboard. They looked at the Jedi master and the Twi'lek pilot.

She is built better than she looks I made sure of that, but as for the occupants....... I am not so sure.

[Arruna]

For a moment it was like Je'Baru tried to hide something, but as it turned out he had a pretty good reason to focus on the object. However, those mentioned bounty hunters who were after him seemed unlikely to be appear around the Jedi temple. Keeping her eyes open Chadorhi went through - with her eyes - her companions again, and the droid was somehow familiar. It wasn't Chadorhi's field to recall exactly its type, but something told her it was a Sith kind Assassin. Slightly nodding, she agreed of starting their trip to the ship, but after taking a seat she sank deeply in her thoughts. That whole thing was about a Holocron, many bounty hunters were after one, basically someone wanted to keep it so bad. Why? The question was simple, but Je'Baru asked a Jedi for this job and also he talked to Tyrdo so serious about that thing. She could not help that it made her so curious, her eyes found Tyrdo as he pondered, she looked sideways in her uncertainty, but finally she made up her mind and asked.

"Some people so crazy about this Holocron and risk so much just to lay their hands on it. Why is it so important?"

The journey itself did not take too long, it seemed even shorter not like the shaving in the morning, she got a little problem back then with the beard. At least Reina was happy with her paintings on her skin, Chadorhi still did not have the time to read those signs over, but it got to be interesting. Perhaps it was Japanese. Getting out of the vehicle the blue one let the blonde one to go first, who's hair also made her confirmed he belief that she was a lucky one for being bald. It saved so much time to her. But was that fair in a society where as it was said everybody is equal? Human could get a good hairstyle and even different kind, but for twi'leks there was no such thing. Perhaps they should got free dental services in the name of equality. Smiling just to think of this, the blue one went closer to the vessel which was a nice piece of work, though Reina was eye catching with her childish behavior. Nalan was still wandering who would taking care the girl on this mission.

"Reina wait a sec. You mentioned a few things about this ark, what was that again? And I like to know a little bit more about shields, hyper drive, just in case, I don't like being informed in the last moment."

She enquired in her usual calm tone, knowingly that Reina was very enthusiastic previously. Their droid told them something weird about it wasn't sure them, Chadorhi raised her eyebrow suspiciously. Was that Robi messing with them? Her little heart found peace with the machines a long ago, when the toaster was doing its job. She could turned it on and off, it did not spiel and made opinions. But if the toaster could talk like this droid she would smash it with a hummer. Sadly, in the moment she hadn't got any hummer around, she even checked her pocket, but nothing.

"There's nothing I should prove to you."

She answered shortly to the machine and went into the ship, she visited the pilot section if it was possible to see what she had to work with. Then she returned to Je'Baru.

"When can we take off, Sir?"

[Foxfire]

When Nalan entered the flight cab Reina showed her the basic controls and the base parts of the ship. Every thing on the ship was very standard and simple like as if they had gone to a ship grave yard and scrapped parts togather to build her. What Reina did not show her was The Taym II program. She told it to stay low until an emergincy happened. It complied to Reina's request that was after Nalan had left the flight cab.

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Je'Baru was watching the ramp to see if any being had followed them. Getting into a scrap in the core would put them off of coming back here until things cooled down. He did not want that not now that they were getting better jobs and a more known name. When Nalan came to him an asked, 'when can we take off?' he just knew the mission was going to get very interesting before it was all over.

He later went to find the Jedi master to see how he was doing. Since the ship had very little space and no actual bedding rooms he figured he'd find the jedi on one of the many zero form chairs that they installed for the long flights. They were great to sleep on and made for the best make shift crash web chairs ever. Je'Baru found an open chair and settled onto one for the long flight into the void.