Earthlings 2: The Dark Age

30

"5 of you... and more of us." First Sister scoffed, her blades ignited. "You really thought you would escape this place...?"

By Kendall's left, Eliezer proceeded to open his comm to alert whatever backup they'd brought, only to get nothing. Cursing under his breath, he turned back to the Inquisitors and their troops, who promptly opened fire on the 5 escapees.

"Not like we didn't expect this at all," The Mirialan boy quipped, returning fire as Eliezer covered for him with his lightsaber.

Indeed not, thought Kendall. Force pushing 5 stormtroopers away, she and Leda reached out towards First Sister. Their lightsabers- ignited midway flew into their hands after slicing a few more troopers in half.

"DAMN-" Haja's jaw dropped open momentarily before smacking an incoming trooper with his magnets. "Now I wish I was a real Jedi..."

"In your dreams," Was Leda's response. Seconds later, red blades came down upon her and Kendall.

"You two..." First Sister bore down on the two, and Kendall could feel the heat of their interlocked blades as they inched closer towards her. "... Will be first to die!"

Never had Kendall actually faced this woman in combat, and yet... she recognized the style of combat almost instantly. After all, it was her old master's preferred form during the Republic. Rita Veria had used it as well, and so did Grievous, Dooku and Krell before her.

Form 2 was designed specifically for close quarter combat. Like a lion, it was graceful and elegant, yet precise and deadly at the same time. It was a form not practiced by many, yet First Sister utilized it quite well.

"Surprised?" First Sister sneered. "All Inquisitors have Form 2 as their basic lightsaber technique. The Grand Inquisitor and I just happen to be the most proficient at it."

"Yeah, we can see that!" Leda grunted as the 3 broke off. A TIE fighter crashed just inches to the right, crushing a few purge troopers and her left leg.

"LEDA!" Kendall's eyes widened as her padawan screamed in pain. Force pushing First Sister away, she extended the other hand, willing the downed TIE fighter to be lifted off of Leda and tossed aside as Haja ran to her side.

"Leda, are you ok?" Haja cradled Leda in his arms before turning to Kendall. "It's ok... I'll take care of her. Just hold out until our backup arrives, ok?"

Nodding, Kendall watched as Haja then proceeded to hoist Leda over his shoulder before heading to a safer area, occasionally sniping at a few troopers here and there. By now First Sister had gotten back up, and was advancing towards Kendall just as a distant roar was heard...

Then something exploded.

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Balls of fire formed on the landing platform where Masters Cordova and Vos' cannonfire landed, engulfing a good amount of stormtroopers and sending others running for cover. Eliezer ducked before creating a good 5 foot radius between him and the Inquisitor that he was certain was Trilla, by the sound of her voice. A laser struck the ground between them, forcing them further apart. Likewise, the same was happening for Eli and his Inquisitor, as well as Master Chance and hers.

TIE fighters crashed all around, emitting more sparks. Seizing the chance, Eliezer ran towards the descending transport with the others, cutting down any trooper that came close.

"STOP THEM!" One of the Inquisitors shouted in the distance. "Let not a single rat escape!"

The Nu class transport descended towards the hangar as Eliezer's vision was obstructed by the flames and troopers. Yet he could see the others approaching the transport...