Jedi Protector (MHA X Star Wars)

Chapter Fourteen - An Emotional Duel

In the snow covered forests of Galidraan, K'Kruhk and Eri prepared to duel against Mordred Jahl. Without hesitation, Mordred lunged at K'Kruhk and Eri. He began attacking them with a flurry of viscous attacks. K'Kruhk and Eri were able to defend themselves by blocking his attacks. As the initial attack, Mordred kicked K'Kruhk away and focuses his attack on Eri. 

Mordred: Show me what you have learned, Padawan. Show me what K'Kruhk taught you!

Mordred then pressed at attack on Eri, unleashing a barrage of unrelenting strikes on Eri. Eri found herself on the backfoot of the fight. Meanwhile, K'Kruhk recovered from Mordred's attack and joins Eri, easing the pressure on her. K'Kruhk and Eri soon launched a coordinated attack on Mordred, forcing him to fall back. 

Mordred: You taught her well, K'Kruhk. 

K'Kruhk: Stop this madness, Mordred! Come back to the Light! Face up to what you've done! I can help you! 

Mordred: It's far too late for that. You're too late. You only want to help yourself!

K'Kruhk: You know that's not true!

Mordred remained silent as he readied his Lightsabers in a combat stance. K'Kruhk turned to Eri. 

K'Kruhk: Don't be afraid, my apprentice. 

Eri: Yes, master. 

K'Kruhk and Eri soon charged at the fallen Jedi. Mordred smirked as he used the Force to break down a large tree trunk and hurls it at the two, but K'Kruhk sliced the tree in two with his Lightsaber. 

Mordred: Not bad, but not good enough!

Mordred then lunged at K'Kruhk and Eri, dueling them once more. Mordred unleashed a rapid series of power strikes against K'Kruhk and Eri. K'Kruhk maintained a strong defense while Eri attempts to break through Mordred's defense. During the duel, Mordred manage to isolate Eri from K'Kruhk and began to batter her with brutal attacks. 

Eri: You don't have to do this! Master K'Kruhk only wants to help you!

Mordred: I was like you once. K'Kruhk was like a father to me. But I quickly learned just have much of a fool I was. 

Eri: I won't let you hurt my master!

Mordred smiled at the dedication Eri had to K'Kruhk. It reminded him of himself before his fall to the Dark Side. He paced around Eri with a smile on his face. 

Mordred: What you revere can destroy you. Haven't you learned that yet?

Without warning, Mordred lunged at Eri and began attacking her with his two Lightsabers. Eri was barely able to keep up with Mordred's attacks. Meanwhile, K'Kruhk ran through the forest in search for Eri and Mordred. He cleared his mind and reached out to the Force to search for Eri. It wasn't long before he found her location. He readied his Lightsaber as he rushed through the forest as fast as he could. Meanwhile, Eri defended herself against the unrelenting Mordred. 

Mordred: How long can you keep this up, girl? 

Eri soon pressed the attack on Mordred, but Mordred was able to parry her attacks with ease. As Eri attempts to break through Mordred's defense, the fallen Jedi taunts her. 

Mordred: This is just sad. I'm sure your master could've broken through my defenses by now. Perhaps I was wrong about you. Maybe K'Kruhk hasn't taught you anything. 

Mordred then began to overpower Eri. Despite her best efforts, she was unable to best Mordred. He quickly disarmed her and began to use the Force to thrash Eri around the forest. Soon enough, Mordred stood before the wounded Eri. 

Mordred: Before I kill you, I want you to know that it is K'Kruhk who failed you. His failure condemned us both. 

Mordred then raised his Lightsabers to strike Eri down. Before he could land the killing blow, K'Kruhk rushed in and blocked his fallen apprentice's strikes. 

Mordred: There you are! I was wondering when you would appear!

Mordred then shifted his attention from Eri to K'Kruhk and the two engaged in a heated Lightsaber duel. K'Kruhk felt a string of emotions surging through him as he fought his former apprentice. Despite this, K'Kruhk kept on fighting. As the two locked blades, Mordred taunted his former master. 

Mordred: How does it feel, master?! How does it feel knowing that your new Padawan will die by the lands of the student you failed?!

K'Kruhk: I will not fail her as I have failed you!

Mordred soon pressed the attack on K'Kruhk, but was unable to break through his defenses. As the duel dragged on, K'Kruhk eventually bested Mordred. 

K'Kruhk: It's over, Mordred. Please....stop this madness. 

Mordred: I suppose I underestimated you. I won't next time. I enjoyed our adventure together, Master K'Kruhk. I am certain you will have the pleasure of meeting me again.

As Mordred said this, he used the Force to push K'Kruhk with enough power to send him through several trees. He then begins running away as Eri attempts to chase after him. The injuries she sustained proved too much as she collapsed to her knees. K'Kruhk soon recovered from the attack and ran to Eri's side. 

Eri: Master....

K'Kruhk: Save your strength, Eri. 

Eri: Mordred...we.....

K'Kruhk: There is nothing we can do at the moment. He will return. For now, all that matters is your safety. 

With that, K'Kruhk and Eri left the forest and travelled to the nearest city. Once they do so, they contacted the Jedi Order and requested transport. Once the request was granted, they would wait in the city while seeking medical attention for the injuries sustained during the fight. Days later, the transport ship would arrive and take K'Kruhk and Eri back to Coruscant where they would inform the Jedi Council about what had transpired.