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Post by Sinina Riso on Sept 5, 2016 12:30:51 GMT -8
*Sinina bites her lip, she noticed the the shots were getting closer and closer to hitting their marks, and she hadn't reached the droid yet. She was about to draw her lightsaber to start deflecting them when Raven jumped up to her, pushing the detonaters safely away from them and deflecting the next couple of shots. She nods at the woman with a small smile.*
Of course.
*She draws up a sword, intricate designs on its silver blade, the hilt had a yellow fabric wrapped round its hilt, and had a red gemstone embedded in the pommel of it. She remember it clearly as a 16th birthday gift from Phantom, as always his gifts were weapons, ones that were made to be concealed. She quickly dashed towards the droid and slashed downwards at the weapon firing its blasters at them.*
They will not reach the others.
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Post by Loki on Sept 5, 2016 13:27:16 GMT -8
The First order troops kept up steady barrage of fire. "Lads, aim for the taller one first!" With a period of clicks in response, two of the black armored troops broke free and began ducking and weaving between covering bolts and those returned by the enemy. They where rushing at Raven, pulling virbro blades from concealed locations and getting in close, others, took shots at Sinnia from a distance, others still tried to flank to the side and escape, only to be cut down from behind by a few of the black clad soldiers."Anyone else tries to run gets the same fate! FOR THE ORDER!" they screamed as they kept up their terrible barrage of blaster fire, missing mainly to chance and because of the smoke filled corridor. Loki reached out and as gently as his size would allow touched Anna's Arm awkwardly, he had never been around many children, least of all Jedi children. He smiled though and said quietly back "No, Anna, I do not fear you, or anything in this life. Unless you count Greater Kryat Dragons, they terrify me. I knew a man once who kept them...Why." he said with a gesture of his arm. "Are they afraid of you? Because you're different? That's no reason to be afraid of someone." Loki said simply. He wondered how she had managed to overhear the masters plans for her, or perhaps it was her sight, in time Loki figured he would have time to find out, if eventually they got out of here alive..Loki's mind briefly wondered to Raven and the others fighting for him and Anna now as much as themselves, and the galaxy even and nobody would ever know, they'd now be wanted on dozens of systems. Loki knew now that Raven could hold her own in a fight, he felt a fool for ever doubting her based on size alone. Loki looked up at the sky and wondered.
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 5, 2016 14:46:14 GMT -8
Anna looked at the Zabrak as he touched her, widening her eyes at how absolutely large he was compared to her. She blinked back up at him, and giggled slightly when he talked about Kryat Dragons.
I read a book about them once!
She said enthusiastically, before hugging her arms to herself as if to get smaller. She added in a whisper.
I read it...during class. I hid in the archives for a whole day and nobody could find me.
She grinned again, as if it were a pretty solid accomplishment. With a sigh, she looked back to him again, blinking slightly as she noticed the large wound in his chest. Like him- she lifted her small hand and gently put it on his arm, with eyes filled with concern.
You came a very long way to get here, didn't you?
Her voice sounded distant and her eyes became penetrating for a very brief moment.
I don't know who you are- but I do know, you are a very special person. You have a long way to go, to get back.
She blinked rapidly and looked away from him, pulling her knees up to her chest and hugging them to herself.
Sorry.
She said with a sigh.
I think they're afraid of me because I- know things. I know a lot of things that I don't tell anyone, but some times, I tell them and I just can't stop.
She narrowed her eyes and shuttered slightly.
They don't like some things I tell them, and- I don't really either. I see things my teachers say I shouldn't see. They tell me to stop, to control what I see, and, I really want to, a lot of what I see is scary.
She squinted her eyes closed and scrunched up her face.
But I can't... I tried real hard, but I still see things- all the time.
She straightened up a little and even gave Loki a very small smile, recovering from her bout of fearful depression.
So I read books, and study star charts, and try to fill my head with other things, and you know what? It works! Most of the time....
Tilting her head, she regarded his size and smiled a little bigger.
I guess it's ok if people are afraid. I bet a lot of people are scared of you. You're really big. Does that make you sad?
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Post by Loki on Sept 5, 2016 14:58:43 GMT -8
Loki smiled and frowned with the flow of the story. "A very long way, Anna..And all for you." He said quietly as she continued, and he listened. Once more another link in the chain that was forming. Many feared Loki, in fact perhaps this crew was the first group of people, aside from some old enemies who truly didn't fear him. He knew more than anyone what it was like to be feared. He was feared by passerby's, the names the troops of the facility had called me showed what he was, but did that define him? "They are...I am...I have been alone...a very long time. Until recently.." He mused at her as much as himself, he leaned back and looked at the sky, he could feel that this was far from over that this one piece in a puzzle to end all puzzles. |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 5, 2016 17:53:50 GMT -8
Anna nodded slowly and looked at her feet, as she once more let them hang over the side of the bench.
I like being alone. Then I don't have to feel like I'm keeping secrets from anybody.
She frowned, turning her head and motioning to the children and their mentors behind her. She looked pointedly at Loki.
Do you see them? All of them. That one- over there. Her name is Krissa. Anna pointed distinctly at an agile, sharp eyed Omwati girl, absolutely out maneuvering her much larger Nilvaannian male sparing partner. She talked to me once- she wanted to be my friend. We could have done things together, but- She's going to die next month. She'll sneak on board a Jedi ship headed to her homeworld, to investigate some catastrophe. She's going to find her family, to see if they're alright- but she never makes it back.
Anna pursed her lips and turned her gaze away from the other children, looking up at Loki with an intense question on her face.
How am I suppose to be her friend- and keep that from her?
She sighed and stood up, taking one hand and fiddling with her Padawan braid selfconsciously.
It's the same with all of them. I don't know everything all the time- but one of the first things I find out, is how they die. I don't know why. I would much rather find out when they will finish the Jedi trials, or when they go on their first real mission or something happy like that.
Pausing, she pondered before coming to a grim conclusion. Turning around, she looked at Loki as if she'd just discovered a very important secret.
I guess it's because not everyone will become a Jedi, or go on missions... but everybody will eventually die, no matter who you are or what you do, that's always the outcome, isn't it?
The scene faded with the image of Anna's dismayed face fading away.
Suddenly, as the scene cleared, he was standing in a dimly lit meditation room, quite different from Courscant and rather far away. If he'd ever been there, Loki would instantly recognize the strangely sweet smell of the atmosphere wrapping around the planet Zeltros- but if he hadn't, it would still be annoying.
In the center of the room, standing with his hands behind his back and his head lowered, stood a Bothan, clad in light armor, and facing away from the Zabrak.
Did it happen?
A small, very nervous voice sounded right beside Loki, and if he looked over, he'd see Anna's figure standing there, a good bit older, now about 9 as opposed to her age of 5 when he first saw her.
Did what happen? Master Alora's ship getting destroyed? Is that what you're talking about?
The Bothan said, fighting hard to keep anger from tenting his already shaky voice. He took in a hefty sigh but refused to turn around. He would not risk showing the child any anger he might feel. It wasn't really her fault.
I just- have to know. Why Anna, why didn't you tell her? She could have waited, a week- a day to head back to Felucia, and this never would have happened. She'd still be alive, and you knew. You have a gift. You're suppose to use it.
Not this time, Gadriel. There are things, I am not to speak of. This was one of them
Anna said, taking in a breath and then closing her eyes. A small smile came to her face as she slowly walked around to stand in front of the Bothan.
But what I can tell you is- She's not dead. She left the ship before it was destroyed
Her smile grew wider and she grabbed the ends of the Bothan's coat, looking up at him.
Fate rarely shows me good news Gadriel. She's on Felucia now. We should go to her.
The strange feeling of urgent hope lifted in the room, where once there was cold, dead emptiness. Both the Bothan and the Seer ran from the dim meditation room and the scene flashed forward again.
Felucia's bright sun glared down on Loki as he stood in a courtyard, backed by a modest looking base- the early years of the Felucian conclave. But there seemed to be a stand off between three figures, and another being. The three consisted of the most recognizable Raven Alora- a taller, well balanced Jedi knight who looked very concerned, and another being- a tall white creature with a rather stern, but unfazed look on her colorless face.
Their adversary radiated dark energy, but more than that, a strange, almost immortal power. His two, ashen white hands rested firmly on the shoulders of Anna, now a bit older, entering her teenage years, but not quite there yet. She spoke with an odd authority, even though she was restrained.
What ever you do, from here on out Ramius, will lead to your ultimate Failure. Fate has permitted me to speak on its behalf. You will be ended.
With an enraged growl, the dark figure gripped Anna's hair with one hand and yanked her head back to look at the sky.
Raven pleaded with the Seer to stop speaking, and the tall white alien commented quietly to the Jedi that she had a distinct line of site and- if given permission, could incapacitate the intruder. But she would get that permission too late.
I cannot be silent Master Alora. Anna continued, in a strained voice, squinting her eyes at the Felucian sun.
Ramius' forces are weaker than he wants you to think.
Be silent Seer. You've said enough!
The dark figure tightened his hold on Anna's hair, placing his other hand below her chin, as if preparing to stop her speech permanently.
You...cannot kill me. My time is far from now....Anna stammered, then lifting her voice so that her comrades could hear.
Only three of his original Nine remain Master Alora. It'll be over soon, and the lost will come home.
If I cannot stop you from speaking- then I'll stop you from seeing the deception you speak of.
With a sneer, the dark being took a step back, and suddenly, the dark shape of a large black bird swooped down upon the gathering. So very quickly it lashed out at the Seer's exposed face, carving two, perfect slashes across each of her eyes- Then it was gone. And in a blast of dark energy- so was its master.
It all happened so quickly, the events which left the Seer screaming in agony on the ground, holding her hands to her face as blood seeped from between her fingers and ran in streaks down her arms.
And suddenly, Loki stood in a medical room- the lights down low, the girl who only moments ago spoke out against a dark lord, laying unconscious on the medical table. She suddenly jolted, reaching out her hands and flailing them about.
hello?
She called, calmly at first and then her voice shook with stress. hello?? is anyone there? I can't see....I- I can't breath.
She began gasping for air, trying to find something in front of her to grip onto, her hands falling just short of the medical table's railings.
hello?!
The droid attempted to take steps away from the Echani, but was blocked by blaster fire from behind. As it attempted to compensate, Sinina's blade slashed down at its left arm, firing blaster bolts. As the blade severed the weapon from that arm, the droid came around with its right hand, its metal fingers curled up into a fist which it tried to ram into Sinina's head.
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Post by Loki on Sept 5, 2016 18:15:00 GMT -8
Loki took a few hesitant steps forward the thing's he had been shown whirling in his mind. He reached out and touched Anna's hands trying to calm them, but did not speak, he looked at her. His eyes where wet, "Anna..." He whispered, his voice cracked. These terrible memories where changing him..his core..his very being, he was being stripped bare before the force and the memories of a young seer.
Loki looked back down at Anna. His eyes still wet, as he fought to find words for this moment, as he tried to convey compassion, a foreign feeling to him, it wasn't his nature, he had been born into suffering and thrived, making those he contacted share in his misery and pain, but nothing had ever been enough... Now as he held the seers hands in his own he dropped to his knees next to the table, his face streaming as his core shattered and filled with strange emotion.... |
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Post by Adi on Sept 5, 2016 18:20:34 GMT -8
So, this was the dark entity....Truthfully, Matango expected someone a little...taller. Then again, it wasn't all about height, or size. The man -was- something of a beacon of not just darkness, but evil. Seemed as if the man was a little irritated as well, at least from what Adi could tell. That saber, too...unusual in its design, and also in its color. It was also far too complicated, and was a dead giveaway to someone who used Makashi. He would have to keep an eye on that weapon. The saber form was formidable, at least against most. However, in all its elegance and grace, it had one weakness that most of the forms had...
...An opponent who fought without a lightsaber.
Before the Arkanian could open his mouth to toss a snarky retort to the comments about 'standing in the way of order', the other man's hand started to come up. Reacting quickly, Adi threw a palm thrust with his right hand, and used his own deep connection to the force to send out a projected attack to intercept the hand from even coming up, should it connect. This man would have to close in and attack physically if he wanted to land an attack. At this range, Adi would simply pick him to pieces with projected fighting. However, without a lightsaber, Matango would be at a distinct disadvantage if the darksider closed the gap. For now, Adi was content to simply buy time, and wait.
"Order is relative to one's point of view, Darksider. My view apparently differs from yours, because I was about to tell you to crawl back under the rock from whence you came. Stand down, or be put down."
Adi snapped into a strong left-side stance, knowing that the other man backing off was about as likely as Matango standing down. It just wasn't going to happen. But, in order for the team to get Anna clear, the former Jedi had to hold his ground, and keep this one from getting through to the others. It didn't really matter what happened to -him-, as long as the others made it out safely, especially the fragile woman that the Crew was fighting so hard to free. He had to hold his ground, no matter HOW strong this man was....
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Post by Raven Alora on Sept 5, 2016 18:23:39 GMT -8
Raven saw the droid's movements through the force, but she had to force herself to trust Sinina's competency in battle, especially sense blaster fire was like, everywhere.
You know what- this is ridiculous.
The Jedi Master muttered, reaching out her unoccupied hand and focusing on several energy concentrations through the force. With a thought, she encouraged them to expand, hopefully effectively causing at least 15 or more blasters in the solder's hands to overload from combustion , There were just too many blaster bolts flying around.
But now she had another problem. Hopefully the drop in blaster fire would help Sinina out, but she felt two men approaching her, and instantly saw them through the force- their weapons, she felt their intentions, their drive to defeat her-
And she made it her own.
This was not the time to be careful with her empathy. Everyone in that room was exposed, and she must defend them. She flourished her saber, blocking another few bolts before suddenly, she staggered forward, hearing a scream in her mind that caused her eyes, and her force site to waver slightly. For a brief moment she felt her body restrained, the sensation of stabbing and burning all over her arms and legs. She took in a deep breath, blinked her eyes rapidly, and, as if subconsciously, the Jedi Master pressed off the ground with her left foot, and pivoted around counter clockwise. Her golden saber arced out wide, aiming perfectly for the first attacker's right shoulder, and her right foot took advantage of her spin to land a savage kick to that man's face as she came around.
Upon landing, left knee bent, left hand's fingers lightly touching the ground and right hand wielding her ever moving saber, Raven Alora assessed her situation, before choosing how to proceed.
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 5, 2016 19:10:09 GMT -8
As Loki grabbed Anna's hand, the girl instantly began to calm. Her breathing slowed and she shook her head.They're gone- aren't they....
She muttered before smiling gently and reaching up a hand to finger the bandage wrapping around her eyes.
But it was worth it. It was with it, to speak hope, just this once- rather than sorrow.
She held tightly to Loki's hand, using it to bring him closer to her, as she spoke excitedly, in a quiet voice.
Do you feel it? How the thoughts and motivations of the people here are different now. They're no longer fighting a war they cannot win. Even if what I said wasn't true- and it was-, their new found hope will finish Ramiius' already dwindling forces. He couldn't stop it- even if he'd of killed me.
She tilted her head and let go of Loki's hand, her own arm falling limply to her side as sedatives took over and she fell asleep- a small smile present on her face.
The area around Loki faded, filling with green and soft colors as a garden bloomed around him. Raven Alora- looking very similar as she did presently, stood, garbed in traditional white Jedi robes with gold trim- a rare sight on the Jedi Master. Another Jedi, the very balanced knight Loki had seen previously, stood with a deep blue lightsaber lit, and Anna- now at least 14 years old knelt before them.
Anna, because you have passed the Jedi trials, constructed your lightsaber, and continue to adhere to your training, it is my honor to give you the rank of Jedi Knight.
The man took his blade and severed Anna's padawan braid. Slowly, the Seer stood, reaching up and readjusting her black blindfold, a smile on her face.
Thank you master Tywalker. I- couldn't have made it without all of you. To be honest, I really didn't see this as one of my possible futures. For once, I'm surprised!
Her comment gave rise to a light laughter, as she turned and bowed to them all.
Hours later- which passed like split seconds for Loki, Anna stood in front of a large window, overlooking the Felucia base's gardens. Master Tywalker approached her from behind and put a hand on her shoulder.
I know it's strange, and Jedi aren't really suppose to have attachments- but, I feel something within you, searching, causing you to feel incomplete- even now. Despite this, you've managed to press on anyway.
His proud smile was met with a look of curiosity from the Seer, and so he continued to explain, tugging on the collar of his coat almost nervously.
You lost your parents at a very young age, and while I'm sure you remember them, I feel your longing for a family- to be part of something, closer, than the Jedi order. As you know, Ary and I have decided not have children, but- if you want, you could consider yourself part of our family, even though it's small. I just wanted you to know- you've become like a daughter to me, much more than a student.
For a moment, Anna stiffened, drawing away, as if afraid the man might explode. She frowned slightly and hung her head.
I have a habit of hurting people who get too close to me, Master. Just training me, probably put you at great risk.
Anna- I wouldn't have offered this to you, if I didn't know the risks involved. My discussion is very well educated, and I promise- I'm up for what ever Fate throws at me, are you?
Ty answered as truthfully as he did firmly.
After a few seconds, the Seer relaxed her shoulders, and just a few seconds more prompted her to embrace the man she once called master. He held onto her in kind. It was likely, the two wouldn't let go for a long time.
The scene faded, flashing to the dense jungle of Felucia. But the life here had been interrupted. A ring of dead trees and barren ground surrounded Loki, a tall- hardly physical dark entity, and Anna, alone. Her rose colored blade lit up the area and the white fabric of her blind fold fluttered in the chill wind.
You came alone?[
The being whispered, the sound echoing from everywhere at once.
So did you..
Annd countered, brandishing her blade.
I knew you were coming- and I'm here to intercept you.
Bold.
The creature said, as a long, elegant sword formed in his hand. It's metal was a shimmering obsidian, and red runic script flashed wickedly along its side.
But you should know- Young Seer- I am never alone, for we are Legion.
The collision of blades rippled across the entire story- sending a wave of energy through the scene- through the past and the future- through the Zabrak- through the force.
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Post by Sinina Riso on Sept 5, 2016 20:59:21 GMT -8
*Sin smiles as she cut the blaster part off of the droid, but the droid was quick to react to her again, much quicker then she expected. She ducks quickly, feeling its fist pass just over her head, that was far too close, the droid looked large enough that if it did connect it was going to hurt. She danced left from it, slashing over head at the fist that tried to punch her. She tried to keep the droid between her and the troops as much as she could seeing as they were trying to shoot at her while she was dealing with the droid. She didn't want to have to deal with both at the same time. She hoped Raven could hold her own until the droid was dealt with. But her mind kept tingling with warnings of incoming attacks, causing her to have to dance away again. She growls softly as she focused all of her anger and rage, focusing her storm at these troops and droid.*
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Post by Abraxas Korax on Sept 6, 2016 18:17:47 GMT -8
Everything was beginning to become tedious. What had begun as a simple and rather fruitions endeavor had quickly spiraled into something of a hypocritical falsity. Where his efforts had been succeeded in a matter of minutes upon his first entry into the complex, it seemed as if his time had slowed to a crawl shortly after. His attention wandered briefly to the interaction he had had with the Seer and her Array, and then to the surge of power that had triggered the essence of his father. While it had been a welcome reprieve from happening upon the Zabrak Loki it was one that had been costly. Here he stood now with a limited expanse to his previously unrestrained power face to face with a being he knew neither name or species.
The only real truth he knew he could draw from it was that it was infuriating. Once again he was set astray from his goal, beset upon by a meaningless force and once again hindered from acting as he pleased. These very notions drove the dark hatred in his chest to swell, to expand, and course through every crevice of his body. While he could feel the reactions of his opponent through the Force, and see the motions he was making with what vision he retained after the flash, he could only withdraw into himself and focus on the darkness that began to pool and flow from Force into his being. An unruly power that sought only to destroy, that sought to feast upon the being that stood just yards away from him. It was enough to set his attention away long enough for the flames that roiled up to flash against his body and send a searing pain through him.
Gritting his teeth as his body recoiled from the blow, he took a step back and opened his eyes. It was then that the very air in the hall around him began to change. First it grew heavier, then colder and then something else entirely as the very metal of the floor, walls and ceiling around him began to erode with rust and decay. Tilted slightly from the blast of heat and flame, the darksider straightened himself as best he could and brought his eyes to fall on the Knight before him. There was no fear, no pain, only hatred. As the pain struck him it transfused, as the fear began to form it transformed and all that was left was a hatred that boiled up and spilled out of the man in the form of raw power. He took several strides forward towards the other being and paused with his arms left limp at his sides.
What could be seen amongst the smoke, haze and flecking rustic decay was the murderous expression on Antidar’s face. The air had gone dead, the very flames receding from the space that formed around him as it seemed as though the entire hall died around him. There was only he and the Knight. He and what he would soon make a standing corpse.
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Post by Loki on Sept 6, 2016 18:46:29 GMT -8
Loki watched as more scenes unfolded before his eyes, the blinding, the knight hood...the dance of words with legion. Loki whispered not to Anna, but to the Array. "You don't understand her..." He whispered softly. "She has something, you never will..." He said. "Will..." He looked from the form sof Legion to Anna. "Resolve...." He uttered. "And more courage, than a million men could ever posses." He said his voice louder now. "She holds the future in her palm, you hold nothing. You have a single iota of control, but in reality it is a tenuous hold at best..." He said directly to The Array. "I will find the key to her prison and I will free her, and together we shall break you." He whispered at long last turning back to catch the last of the scene of Legion and Anna. |
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Post by Ariela on Sept 6, 2016 20:14:49 GMT -8
Almost as quickly as she had come to a sensory analysis of the man that was standing ten feet from her, she was bombarded by a flurry of new data. Some coming from the man she had not yet analyzed, and some from the woman who was rising from the floor and being caught by the man with the saber. Taking a momentary step and posture to express thoughtfulness she reacted immediately to the first man’s action. Raising her brow and feigning insult she pouted a bit and shook her head. It seemed as if despite his elevated heart rate and his composure he was beyond reasoning with; though the other man with the saber seemed to be handling just as well. His attentions however were immediately made clearly focused by a sudden surge of hormonal data that indicated his interest in the well being, or otherwise, of the woman he had just cared for. Data that she flushed to her back up bank until she required it later.
Her attention immediately returned to the man across from her as she moved in an almost uneasy crispness towards his form. She covered half the distance in a matter of moments before stopping and tilting her head to the side. An indication of confusion as she looked down towards the dagger and back up to his face as it seemed as if the object held some importance to him. There was an unusual energy reading coming from the dagger and when she scanned it with her optics she could decipher two things. It was not of natural galactic origin and that it was something that only her creator would truly be able to comprehend. It was not meant for the hands of the man that was holding it now and if she wanted to get close to him she would have to remove it. However, that was not the most appropriate course of action as she took a moment to assess her situation. A few human tropes and quirks and she was back into the swing of her physical display.
”Perhaps I was mistaken then, but I do believe there is no reason for us to end this with conflict.” She echoed as she raised a hand and brushed some of her hair over her ear as a sign of sincerity. In a matter of seconds afterwards she looked over towards the man that had arrived near the same time she had and she gave a rather disappointed look towards him before looking back at the man with the dagger. He had not given his name, but the two of the others had. Perhaps it was time that she took matters into her own hands, but in a manner that was careful as not to include the two that, from her analysis, need not be involved.
”I see.” She mused to herself aloud as she took a rather distinct posture reflecting coming motion. She lowered herself into a crouch, sliding one foot forward while one was planted precariously beneath her for balance. Lowering her hands to the floor as she angled her vision towards the man in front of her she gave her optics a quick scan of his position and all of the possible outcomes, immediately scanning for possible attack routes that would benefit her without putting her at risk of the man and woman standing nearby.
”Drop your weapons or I’ll be forced to drop them for you.” She echoed with an utterly cold and emotionless tone, her body relaxing as she refocused a surge of power to her wrists and the repulser tech held within them. There was no need for a warning, she never gave warnings. In a matter of seconds she would engage regardless of his response.
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 6, 2016 20:55:48 GMT -8
The blades continued to clash. Despite Legion's quick, gliding movements, the Seer continued to either evade or block them, as if she knew exactly what he was doing. Eventually, they ended up standing still, a span between them.
You do understand, you cannot defeat us. We never tire- we are not wounded, we never die!
The Legion leaped into the air, his body igniting in flame as he collided with the ground. A torrent of fire rippled out from him, mingled with sharp, tendrils of dark energy.
I know you don't. It is the way of darkness- but you can be moved, and I am here to move you- with light.
Anna started expertly dodging the dark spears as they shot toward her- but the solid burst of flame was another story. Lifting her hand, she lowered her head and pushed out with the force to split the wall of fire concealing Legion's figure, in half-
We shall not be moved.
The voice of the demon suddenly scattered, sounding like thousands of voices all at once. As Anna parted the flames- one last spear of darkness shot forth, and impacted the Seer's chest, sending her a good two yards away.
With a short startled shout of pain, Anna tried to right herself quickly, but she was shivering and convulsing too much.
Stepping calmly through the curtain of flame, the tall dark figure glided toward his prey, reaching out his right hand and clinching his fist. The inky fog that seemed to follow him everywhere, rushed forward, taking Anna up into its chill embrace and collapsing upon her.
Legion lifted her to a standing position, and smiled, a strange, wide smile as she fought for breath.
I'm surprised you didn't know this would happen. Or did you? and you thought you could deny Fate?
He scoffed at her, tightening his force hold on the girl until she gasped in pain.
It's a pity. I really thought you were intelligent.
More pressure- as if the girl's body could rightly take more. Something happened, something snapped and Anna jolted, shouting out, giving voice to her broken rib's protest.
Still- we may have use for you yet....
Legion whispered, drawing closer to the Seer. Another rip snapped, giving rise to another short cry. And then Legion was upon her- one hand gripping the back of her head in his ashen white talons. His other hand rammed his sword into the ground, Slowly, he revealed a dagger, from his sleeve and positioned it, as if to stab the girl through the face. Making his move, he only used the blade to cut the white blind fold and allow it to flutter to the ground.
Why do you hide what you truly are?
He whispered, gently, almost sounding like a completely different person. Anna's short, staggered breaths came in high wheezing gasps now, and her both began to quaver, fighting for air.
With us- you will never have to hide again.
He replaced the dagger, and suddenly took two of his fingers, ramming them into the Seer's empty eye sockets. Fresh blood seeped down her face amid the strangled scream which did not last nearly long enough. She had no air to produce sound, leaving her mouth to gape silently.
You cannot fight us. You cannot ignore us. We are apart of you now. We are Legion!
The chorus of demonic voices lifted again, and Legion released the girl, pulling away from her, letting her whither on the ground and gasp for air. She spluttered and coughed, staining the ground red with blood. One hand went to her chest, which now moved in jagged shambles- while her other hand went to her face, caressing the fresh wounds the demon's pointed digits made.
As she managed to get up on her knees, she became aware of a dagger, dropped from the demon, left to stick up in the ground right in front of her. With a choked scoff, Anna reached for the knife and looked away, as she slid the jagged edge against her arm, issuing blood to escape. Biting her lip, she waited as the dagger's blade seemed to seep up the life liquid, causing the crimson runes on its metallic surface to glow with dark energy.
Anna's lips moved, even though no sound came from them, and she preformed the simple ritual as if she'd done it a thousand times. After a few seconds, she took in a full, steady breath of air, and the wounds on her face began to heal rapidly.
Slowly, she stood to her feet, clinching the dagger in her fist and looking very defensive.
This doesn't change a thing. I've been silencing voices in my head all my life.
Anna said with a shrug,
At least I learned something. Thanks- but no thanks.
She casually dropped the demonic weapon on the ground, and turned to leave. But before she could take a single step, Legion's hand tripped her shoulder, and his lips drew so close to her ear.
Welcome- to the Legion.
Anna jerked away, whirling around- but finding no one there. The demonic presence had vanished, and the only one left in the clearing was Loki. If she had eyes, the girl would have looked dead at him. In stead, she turned and made her way into the jungle, leaving the tattered remains of her blind fold behind.
You are- without doubt, the most foolish Jedi Knight I've ever had the privilege of interacting with.
The scene would change, giving Loki a view of an armory- still on the planet of Felucia. The tall white alien looking woman from the previous scene spoke to the Seer, arms crossed, looking absolutely unimpressed.
Most sentient beings would avoid a hopeless situation if they knew it was coming. I suppose you don't want me to tell Master Alora.
Anna nodded meekly, fighting to cover her eyes with her long bangs.
It's not like anything happened. I lost- nothing more to it.
A creature like that- doesn't just let people loose...
The woman sighed and peered off into the distance with her lurid silver blue eyes.
Very well- Raven Alora will not hear of this incident, from me.
Loki's surroundings pitched forward sending him back into the gardens of the Felucian jedi base. This time there was a different kind of stand off. Raven Alora stood, poised, and altogether relaxed, staring at the tall figure of Legion. Anna stood a short distance behind the Jedi master, seeming cautious and tense.
I'm surprised you managed to get in here without- I don't know, burning yourself. I'm impressed. What was it you wanted again?
Raven didn't have to wait long for the answer- and it didn't come from Legion. Anna clinched her teeth and took a step forward.
He wants me- Master Alora. This is my doing and, it's only right that I take responsibility for my actions.
She turned toward the Demon and sighed.
If I go with you- will you leave this place unharmed?
For now,
The creature responded cooly.
Well that's not good enough.
Raven said, stepping between the two, causing the demon to stiffen and Anna to gasp in protest.
Be still Anna- it isn't all about you. I've never considered a healthy form of punishment, to be handing someone over to some kind of force demon.
The Jedi stood there, unmoving as Legion dashed toward her, carrying the small woman to the nearest wall. His dagger was out, and the very tip of it just slightly pierced Raven's skin, just above her collar bone.
Your words are bold- but they are empty, Jedi.
Another one of Anna's pleading protests caused Raven to sigh. Her eyes narrowed on the dagger as it tore her skin. She could feel its dark energy seeping into her, but right now that wasn't important. With her right hand, she grabbed hold of Legion's arm, holding the dagger. Slowly, Raven closed her eyes and let out a breath.
Loki would be able to feel energy lifting up inside her- much like the radiant energy had back in the lab. But this time it had the chance to be released.
My words are never empty.
Alora's eyes snapped opened, and they shown a brilliant silver. The torrent of white light energy which spilled from her palm was blinding, and everyone could hear a hissing scream as the demon was quite literally vaporized- at least for now.
The Jedi closed her fist and looked at Anna, her eyes dimming back to their brown.
Anna- stop talking to strangers ok?
Raven suddenly tottered, looking down at the mark the dagger had made on her chest. With a look of mild surprise, she fell to her knees and blinked rapidly.
Master Alora!
Anna darted forward to catch the smaller woman and set her gently on the ground. A few moments later a few medics arrived and helped the limp Jedi up onto a hover stretcher.
Poor Dobbs- Alora said with a small smile, as she looked at Anna with blurry eyes. All of my wounds lately have been...metaphysical and strange..... you're safe here Anna- don't ever forget that.
And she was gone- leaving Anna standing there, looking downward, shame written on her face. She shouldn't have gone alone. Overconfidence and arrogance had been her downfall. Suddenly, she became aware of the dagger Legion had left behind, and with caution, she picked it up.
no one should be allowed to have this....
She muttered to herself, then paused. She shivered and put a hand to her head. A strange, thin little smile came to her lips.
No one- except me....
She glanced around- as if checking to see if anyone was watching, and once again, her eyeless gaze landed on Loki's figure, and she jumped back a little, startled.
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Post by Agent Dominion on Sept 6, 2016 21:01:08 GMT -8
The woman stepped closer to him, and Dominion immediately backed away, keeping farther away from her than the 10 feet she had established earlier. The dagger didn't send him images or anything this time, but a very negative vibe of the girl in front of him. The man, Atton, was apparently not a threat at this point. Especially if he was friendly toward Thea. And even Thea herself said he was telling the truth. Not for any reason other than the want to get out of her, Thea was the only person The Agent could really trust at this point. But if a dagger that seeps the dark side of the force saw someone as a threat, Dominion would keep the gun pointed at them.
Five Armies
She lowered herself to the ground, in a position that looked like she was about to run a lengthy race. Except a foot infront of her instead of behind her. With her threat shortly after, it seemed like she was the reason that this would end with conflict. Anybody with experience in the galaxy could tell when something was off. He couldn't tell what, but maybe she wasn't entirely human. An alien, possibly. Fine. She wanted to fight? "The only thing I'm-" He pulled the trigger, firing off a shot right at her face. At this angle, the bullet would travel down the entire length of her body. He didn't stop to speak, didn't stutter, or grimace, just continued on speaking. "-going to drop is you."
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Post by Soku Ren on Sept 6, 2016 21:32:14 GMT -8
So, this was the dark entity....Truthfully, Matango expected someone a little...taller. Then again, it wasn't all about height, or size. The man -was- something of a beacon of not just darkness, but evil. Seemed as if the man was a little irritated as well, at least from what Adi could tell. That saber, too...unusual in its design, and also in its color. It was also far too complicated, and was a dead giveaway to someone who used Makashi. He would have to keep an eye on that weapon. The saber form was formidable, at least against most. However, in all its elegance and grace, it had one weakness that most of the forms had...
...An opponent who fought without a lightsaber.
Before the Arkanian could open his mouth to toss a snarky retort to the comments about 'standing in the way of order', the other man's hand started to come up. Reacting quickly, Adi threw a palm thrust with his right hand, and used his own deep connection to the force to send out a projected attack to intercept the hand from even coming up, should it connect. This man would have to close in and attack physically if he wanted to land an attack. At this range, Adi would simply pick him to pieces with projected fighting. However, without a lightsaber, Matango would be at a distinct disadvantage if the darksider closed the gap. For now, Adi was content to simply buy time, and wait.
"Order is relative to one's point of view, Darksider. My view apparently differs from yours, because I was about to tell you to crawl back under the rock from whence you came. Stand down, or be put down."
Adi snapped into a strong left-side stance, knowing that the other man backing off was about as likely as Matango standing down. It just wasn't going to happen. But, in order for the team to get Anna clear, the former Jedi had to hold his ground, and keep this one from getting through to the others. It didn't really matter what happened to -him-, as long as the others made it out safely, especially the fragile woman that the Crew was fighting so hard to free. He had to hold his ground, no matter HOW strong this man was....
It took little time. The fool before him was prattling on in self-righteous dogma. He drew the absorbed energy into his center and crouched slightly, then he bolted forward, the Force augmenting his speed as he attempted to close the distance swiftly; should Soku manage to close in unhindered, he would bring his blade upward in a diagonal cut from his left to right. If his foe wanted a close quarters fight, then so be it.* |
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Post by Ariela on Sept 6, 2016 21:44:43 GMT -8
Seconds. Micro-seconds. Time was irrelevant. At least in the respect of the objects that were placed in the field of her vision. She could see the expression on his face, the tension of his grip on both the dagger and the slug thrower and she could even detect the hormonal flux that was coming from his body as he made his choices. While the data was mixed and irregular she assessed that the situation was about to lean in the favor of her initial probability. He was going to fire the gun. When and how she did not know, but her inquiry was soon answered and she was thrust into the action she had positioned herself for. While she had been focused on receiving his thoughts and the emotions that were attached to them, they were disrupted as her optics detected an dangerous level of tension in the hand holding the slug thrower. His finger was pulling the trigger.
His muscles tensed, clenched and with a flash of light she knew the slug was leaving the chamber. On an automatic pulse she ejected the power she had diverted to her left hand and with a swift movement she was propelled to her right, but rather than moving directly outward she initiated the magnetic grips in the sole of her boot to hold herself in place just enough that she could lean out of the trajectory of the gun and position her left foot behind her. In that same motion, as his lips continued to move, she bent her leg and brought her left foot up behind her and launched herself towards Dominion as came, past and ricochetted off the hangar floor behind her. Taking into account that he might fire again she set her optics on sub drive and locked them onto the gun, his hands and the majority of his body mass, giving a minor surge of data to keeping track of where Atton and Thea were in the room.
It was just as she would be exiting her posture that she placed her right hand behind her and ejected the power she’d stored there. In what would seem a matter of seconds she had closed the distance between she and the man before her. Were he ready to fire another round she was quickly analyzing the muscular patterns of his hand, were he to move she was predicting the possible directions, but as she reentered the comprehension of her opponent she was pulling her left foot back to her left and keeping her right tucked beneath her; grav tech again shut off. Bringing her left hand close to her chest, she angled her face upwards and just to the right of the slug thrower, straightening her palm and fingers into a piercing form intent on striking if he chose to leave her an opening.
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Post by Agent Dominion on Sept 6, 2016 22:20:44 GMT -8
Almost like she knew that he was firing, which should have been impossible, she moved just out of the way of the bullet, letting it slam into the floor and ricochet up. A small explosion had fired from... her hand? And then another small burst of something from her other hand shot her forward, and setting her nearer to him but still crouched on the floor, just at the end of his sentence. Backing up more, Dominion started running over his options.
She was fast, and those explosions, or bursts of energy.. those weren't the force. That was mechanical of some sorts. There may be some device that you could hold in your hand to do that, but she wasn't holding anything. there wasn't debris around that would indicate that. He didn't know what, but she wasn't human. With only two bullets left, he wasn't going to waste them on something that could dodge them like she did. Or, as far as he knew, IT did. Best to save it for something that would die to the slugs. Going close quarters on something that could react that fast wasn't ideal, but range would be useless at this point, especially with how fast she could close distances.
With a quick and hard throw, Dominion threw the pistol towards Thea and Atton. He kept the Dagger, and adopted a new stance. He bent his knees a little, his left foot infront and he kept his arms near his sides, his hands out front and the Dagger still held backhand. She was too fast to act against. So what he needed was her to act.
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Post by Loki on Sept 7, 2016 8:28:26 GMT -8
The solider that was only kicked growled internally as his partner was cut down without a fight. He slapped a thermal detonator on the ground and flipped away before taking a stray blaster bolt to head and falling hard to the ground, the detonator was a dud, sitting at Ravie's feet. "FORWARD DOGS FORWARD" Almost as one those that had dropped their blasters now using side arms charged, the others following suit. More fell as blaster bolts where sent flying. "Push em back, we gotta take that lab!" With another growl the four black armored troops surged forward aiming for Raven with withering blaster fire. Loki realized this was another scene he could join. He sighed heavily, his heart was heavy, his mind was reeling, he was feeling things he had never felt. Emotions he thought he was incapable of feeling. Love, sadness, taking small joy's in Anna's successes. It was starting to strain him. His once yellow eye was now silver all the way through. He took a few step forward..."Anna, you are braver than anyone else I've ever met..." He stated as he moved closer. "Even my foolish brother..." He whispered and with a pang...Loki realized the enormous mistake he had made....With a choking, sound Loki realized he had destroyed his blood..his flesh for no reason other than they where on opposing sides of the force, for the first time Loki felt remorse..and his image faltered flared, the thought consumed him...as he collapsed to his knees and wept.. It was selfish he knew that as he cried..but he had killed his last link in this universe, or nearly last link and for what? A Matter of pride...He was a monster..."How can I save you, when I am but a monster..." He whispered to the standing figure of Anna..."How can I do this when I deserve to be dead..." He said his voice cracking. His mind reeling.. |
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Post by Psallo Kyrie on Sept 7, 2016 12:38:41 GMT -8
Anna regarded the Zabrak with some confusion, as she slowly slipped the dagger beneath her robes. She tilted her head, careful to keep her bangs covering the scarred remains of her eyes. People tended to freak out when they saw them.
um- Thank you? I'm quite certain some people here won't agree with you.
She mused with a thin smile.
Bravery without restraint is foolishness, a friend told me once. I think I believe her now. I've gotten into a lot of trouble pretending to be brave.
She shook her head and shrugged her shoulders, opening her mouth again to ask why the stranger was here- but suddenly, he collapsed on the ground. Seeing such a large man weep made the Seer step a little closer. This man was in pain, unfamiliar agony. When the Seer spoke again, her voice resounded differently, perfectly, like a bell.
you have traveled far to get here. But here, is not where you belong.
She came to within inches of him, whispering gently, almost pleadingly, even though she had no idea what was going on. Her voice held all the conviction of the figure in the cylinder, withering away within The Array.
Loki... don't let your past dictate your future. Don't give up on yourself,
Don't give up on... me.
As Anna touched Loki's shoulder- the scene vanished, the air grew colder, and Anna's touch melted away. When the Zabrak opened his eyes, he would be met with a view of the seer- standing in the middle of an intricate star shape, drawn in the dirt. If loki looked closely at one of the points, nearest him, he's notice the shape had been drawn in blood- and it was a pretty large shape.
The fabric of Anna's sleeve had been cut off, and her hung there, riddled with deep cuts and slashes, some still issuing blood. She stood there, ridged, speaking words of the anciant Sith, the dark syllables so sharp and pointed, they absolutely did not belong in the mouth of the girl Loki had literally just spoken to. There was something twisted and wrong about the whole scene.
Her voice grew louder as she brandished Legion's dagger and slid it across her palm, allowing her blood to fall on the ground at her feet. With one final cry, she took a step back, and the area around her filled with black inky smoke.
When it all cleared, the Seer was kneeling, breathing heavily, and standing before her was Legion, his physical form still coming together. The demon knelt and put a hand under Anna's chin, looking down at her with a strange smile.
You couldn't stay away, could you?
We need our center.
Anna stammered, catching her breath and lowering her head to the ground. The pail color of her skin suggested she'd lost a good bit of energy, and blood on the ritual, but she didn't seem to notice.
Teach me- teach me everything.
The girl whispered longingly.
While the dark lighting never faltered- Loki would soon find himself standing on the top of a great tower, overlooking a twisted and warped Felucian jungle which spanned for miles. Wind blew about briskly, and a troop transport ships flew about, attempting to retrieve dwindling numbers of troops. Their attackers took the form of hideous slime covered bipedal creatures, what remained of a thriving village of Felucians. And they were exceptionally ruthless. With only the force, spears and bows at their disposal, they turned the very ground against Jedi forces, some troops simply being swallowed by the soil they walked upon, never to be seen again. Others got spears lodged between their helmet and chest armor, and still others were ambushed by several of the creatures and literally ripped apart.
I see you Raven Alora! I see you brought others to share in your demise!
The very powerful voice came from Anna's frame, standing boldly on the opposite edge of the tower's peek. She gazed down at the carnage with an empty stare, even as a ship flew over head, dropping another figure- one with a brilliant blue lightsaber, giving a glow to the top of the tower as he landed with practiced poise.
You were wise to fear me....
Anna sneered through clinched teeth. She seemed completely unaware of the Jedi walking up behind her, but she spoke, when he was a few feet from her position.
I see you too- Dav Man'sel. You're a long way from home.
She turned to face the taller man, peering up at him, allowing her bangs to fall away from her disfigured face.
And you know why I'm here.
Dav said crisply, deactivating his saber and taking a few more steps toward Anna.
Your Master is nearing his end. Come back with us. Don't share in his downfall. He manipulated you- took advantage of you and your connection with Fate. You owe him nothing.
Anna laughed, a bone chilling sort of laugh and shook her head.
With my power I could control the Legion- and Fate.
She took a step back, toward the edge of the tower- the ground miles below.
You cannot bring me back- if you can't catch me.
Anna, listen to yourself- Fate wouldn't want you to do this, and you know it.
Dav attempted to reason.
But Anna only laughed again, and held out both her hands.
Fate? Ha! I am become Fate!
And she fell, pitching herself backwards to tumble off the tower.
No!
The Jedi shouted as he ran and leaped from the edge.
Loki's point of view would move to one of the tower's jagged tarries, about half way up the structure. Anna's body had landed wrong. Her limbs were twisted at odd angles, and had a serious head wound. A split second later, Dav landed, instantly crouching over the Seer's form, frantically trying to see if she was alive, and if he might be able to salvage her.
This demon- will pay....for its cruelty.
The Jedi muttered shakily to himself- shocked at what he had seen.
Are you certain, Jedi?
Dav had little time to prepare himself, as Legion appeared, and started swinging his massive sword at the Jedi. Their blades danced around each other, until both were forced deep inside the tower, and Anna was left alone. The sounds of battle flooded the area. Not only felucians were attacking the men, but now Legion's demonic forces flowed from the tower, each one looking more terrible than the last, strange manifestations of the darkside, who spared no living thing, not even the twisted felucians in their endless slaughter. Some of the Jedi forces managed to board the few remaining transport ships, realizing that- for now, this battle had been lost. And when it seemed like most of the forces had left- Loki would see a shrouded figure step out onto the balcony, and make to pick up Anna's body. But a bright shaft of blue light carved the thing in half, and it vanished into the air with a hiss. Stepping out of the shadow behind the now vaporized creature, was the tall white alien woman, with a perfectly unenthusiastic look on her face. She shook her head at the seriously damaged form of Anna, and stooped, gently picking the girl up.
Foolish...
She said with a slight huff. With even strides, the woman walked past Loki to the edge of the balcony, and without breaking stride, she expertly stepped onto the waiting platform of a passing transport ship.
Pilot, Get us out of here. We'll bomb the place later.
The darkened sky faded to gray. Everything seemed to slow down, images flickered by within the gray haze, small things like Anna's recovery- and her long bout of meditations to silence the voices still rampaging inside her head. For the most part- as Loki had seen before, she stayed away from others, for good reason. There were no more images of the Jedi Tywalker who had offered her a place in his family- and finally a scene came where Anna stood next to a small shuttle, meant for one pilot and a nice sized space to store things. Raven Alora stood to the girl's right, a hand on her shoulder.
Are you sure? Most of us have gone down a path like yours. We're not above forgiveness, at least I'm not.
Anna shook her head calmly, and sighed, hefting a bag on her shoulder.
Yes Master Alora. I'm still a risk. There's no telling how long I can hold out against them before I snap. The voices won't be so strong off world. At least then- I can try and find a way to purge myself. And until that happens, I cannot call myself a Jedi knight- I- hope you understand.
Alora nodded slowly,
I do. Anna, this might sound insensitive, but regardless to what happened, and who we lost, I know, right now, your master would have proud of you. May the force be with you.
Raven walked off, and Anna stood there for a moment, hand on the ship she was about to fly off world with. She turned to look up at Loki who she just noticed had been standing there.
You know why I have to go, don't you?
She asked, as much to herself as to Loki. The girl sighed and pulled absentmindedly at a new blindfold- this one a silk black, with a copper symbol on it. Raven's student, the Bothan from the other vision had given it to her, after her return from Legion's grasp.
Legion's bound to the tower now, but I'm tethered to him. I won't hear their voices once I leave the planet- but, I've been told it could be, more uh, uncomfortable the farther away I am.
She shrugged and began opening the ship's hatch.
I guess I'd rather deal with the discomfort- than the voices, wouldn't you?
She looked over at him, her face a mixture of sadness at leaving a planet she'd remained on for the better part of her life, but also relief at the prospect of having a clear head- with just one voice inside it, hers.
Do you think....She chanced one more question before the boarding ramp lowered before her. Do you think they really could forgive me? for what I did? I wonder- if I could forgive myself...
The Knight stepped back in kind, as Antidar approached him. He felt the cold flux of power from his adversary, sapping the life out of everything around him, rusting the walls and causing the ceiling's bracings to groan with age. The flames- while doing their job very well, did, in fact die out completely, plunging this section of hallway into almost complete darkness.
But through his mask, the knight could see as clear as day, and his adversary had given him such an oppertunity- he would just have to be quick.
Reaching out with the force, he felt the deadening of all things around Antidar, and he grabbed hold of the weakening structure of the hallway. It was his understanding this place was about to be leveled anyway, so there was no need to preserve any structural features. Slowly reaching out his hand, the Knight clinched his fist and brought his arm down, pulling on the force, which pulled on the metal bracings holding up the withering ceiling above Antidar. The walls too, began to warp and bend toward the man, and the hallway around Antidar began to rapidly collapse around him- and if he wasn't careful, against him, on top of him.
The knight took a few cautious steps back, making sure he wouldn't get caught up in his own attack as he continued pressing the force upon what remained of the hallway, attempting to not only capture his adversary beneath the rubble, but to crush him as well.
The droid, Sinina was fighting leaped back, away from her sword's strike. It was not about to loose another hand to this organic. With speed uncanny, it started shooting at the Echani's legs- attempting to get around her, toward the lab's door, if not to murder everyone in the room, the droid also wanted to catch Sinina in cross fire. Even with the Echani's elegant movements, she would be hard pressed to dodge rapid fire from both Directions.
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