As the battle raged between the Mandalorians of Clan Ordo and the Cyclonian Empire, Aerrow prepared to enter the Cyclonian Palace to hunt down Master Cyclonis. But as he walked away from the crashed Basilisk War Droid, Dark Ace walks down the steps leading to the palace entrance.
Dark Ace: Aerrow. Little Aerrow. When that marauder said your name, imagine the smile on my face.
As Dark Ace mocked the late Corvo, Aerrow readied his Twin Energy Blades and assumed a combative stance. Dark Ace smirked as he readied his Two Handed Crystal Sword. Aerrow recognized the sword as his father. He could see Elsera's blaster pistol holstered on his belt. He could remember the his mother sent him away to flee from Dark Ace. Seeing Dark Ace wield the weapons of Lightning Strike and Elsera angered Aerrow greatly.
Aerrow: You hold the weapon of my father after you stabbed him in the back. You killed the woman who raised me in the ways of the Mandalorian and you hold her pistol. You kill worthy warriors and steal their weapons. Have you no shame or honor?
Dark Ace: Honor is for fools, boy.
Aerrow: A champion with no honor is a champion of aruetiise. I am Mandalore the Storm Hawk, leader of Clan Ordo!
Dark Ace: So you fancy yourself as a Storm Hawk? You really are Lightning Strike's little brat!
In that moment, the moment Aerrow had dreamed about was here. The opportunity to exact vengeance on Dark Ace was finally here. In a symbolic gesture, Aerrow takes of his Mandalorian helmet and discards it.
Aerrow: You have taken much from me, Dark Ace. You murdered my parents. You robbed me of my childhood. You killed the woman who saved me. You killed my brother Corvo and many countless other brothers and sisters. I will exact vengeance on you, Dark Ace. And I will do so with my own eyes.
Dark Ace: Very well, boy. Dark Ace: Since you're clearly new at this, allow me to explain the ground rules!
Aerrow then attacks Dark Ace with his Twin EnergyBlades, but Dark Ace counters it as he slams his Crystal Sword at Aerrow. Aerrow manages to block Dark Ace'sattack as he presses down.
Dark Ace: There are none! If you live, you win! And just so you know, I never lose!
Aerrow was soon able to break the hold and pressed the attack on Dark Ace. A fierce duel broke out between the two. Neither fighter held back as they gave it everything they had. Aerrow then attacked Dark Ace with a series of concentrated attacks, but Dark Ace was able to parry all the attacks. As they locked blades, Dark Ace breaks through Aerrow's defense and kicks him to the ground. Dark Ace then pulls out Elsera's pistol and shoots Aerrow in the chest multiple times. Luckily, the armor of Canderous Ordo was able to withstand the blaster shots.
Dark Ace: What an impressive set of armor.
Aerrow: This armor is pure Beskar. This is the armor of Canderous Ordo: Mandalore the Preserver! It has seen more battle than our combined lifetimes! I wear this armor with pride! And I would rather die than allow this armor to fall into your filthy hands!
Dark Ace: That can be arranged!
As Aerrow attacked, Dark Ace parried Aerrow's attacks and quickly gained the upper hand. Dark Ace soon attacked Aerrow with a series of devastating power strikes. Eventually, Aerrow was knocked to the ground. Dark Ace relishes seeing Aerrow grovel on the ground.
Dark Ace: Misery, Misery, Misery, that's what you've chosen. Just like your father, you fall at my feet. Before I killed that marauder whore, she told me that my time was coming and that the sons and daughters of Mandalore will fight as one. Look where that got her.
As Dark Ace taunted Aerrow, a fire lit up inside Aerrow. Aerrow slowly gets up just as Dark Ace brings his sword down on Aerrow. Aerrow grabs the blade with his bare hands. Dark Ace attempts to press the blade down on Aerrow, but the Mandalorian refuses to back down.
Aerrow: I am Mandalore the Storm Hawk, son of Clan Ordo! I am Aerrow, son of Lightning Strike and Alya! You killed my parents! You killed my mentor! You killed my brother! Prepare to die!
As Aerrow said that, he overpowered Dark Ace and pressed the attack on the Cyclonian enforcer. Dark Ace found himself unable to defend himself as Aerrow landed on strike after another. As the duel dragged on, both Aerrow and Dark Ace were exhausted. Eventually, Aerrow dealt the fatal blow to Dark Ace, bringing the Cyclonian enforcer to his knees. Aerrow then looks down on the fallen, Dark Ace.
Aerrow: Strength is life, for the strong have the right to rule. Honor is life, for with no honor one may as well be dead. Loyalty is life, for without one's clan one has no purpose. Death is life, one should die as they have lived. This is the code of honor that binds the Mandalorians. This is the Way.
As Aerrow says this, he impales Dark Ace with his Twin Energy Blades. As Dark Ace died by his hands, Aerrow reclaimed both his father's sword and Elsera's blaster pistol. In that moment, Aerrow finally achieved his goal of exacting revenge on the man who brought so much pain and strife in Aerrow's life. As Aerrow got his revenge, he puts his Mandalorian helmet back on and enters the Cyclonian Palace to hunt down Master
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Aerrow: The Epic Of Mandalore
ActionSince he was a little boy, Aerrow had dreams of becoming a Sky Knight. All those dreams were crushed when his father was killed and betrayed by Dark Ace. As Aerrow's life took a dark turn, his salvation comes in the form of a Mandalorian Clan in exi...
