PRESENT DAY, CORELLIA, PRISON CELL 157-A
Crosshair stayed near the elevator near the end of the corridor. The rest of the team advanced toward the cell that was holding their bounty.
"Omega," Hunter whispered as he pointed to the mid-way point of the hall. Meg nodded; she ran over and held her position as look out.
"Alright, boys, let's get this over with." Hunter glanced back at Crosshair to see him nod 'all clear.'
"Just like old times." Echo whispered. Wrecker bumped his shoulder and chuckled quietly. Echo agreed to join them on this mission, as he and Rex had run into some trouble elsewhere, and needed to lay low; at least, low as in not openly sparking the flame of rebellion against the empire. This is just what Echo needed; A new mission, a couple credits, and his old friends. He had to admit, it was somewhat peaceful to be back with them, even if it was only for a few weeks. He would hate to say goodbye again, especially to Omega. Wrecker and Hunter had told him how hard she took it the first time he left. Nothing would change Echo's mind though; he was a soldier at heart, by purpose, and by choice.
"I'm pulling up the profile now." Tech whispered, focused on the door panel. He pressed a few buttons and a figure came up on the display. "Hunter?"
Hunter turned around from watching Omega. His eyes met a mugshot of a grapefruit-colored Twi'lek. Hunter stared for a moment.
Wrecker started, "This is..." He leaned in and read the name on the panel, "Ag-uill-a. Let's get her already. This place gives me the creeps." Wrecker shivered. It gave everyone the creeps. It was dark and damp. Most of the prison was made from some concrete brick, but metal poked out where the rock had worn, revealing the building's metal skeleton.
"Open it." Hunter ordered. Tech nodded and began tapping in. After a few seconds, he motioned Echo. Echo inserted his scomp-link into the wall port. Tech and Wrecker stood ready to enter.
PSHHPHEWWW-CREEEEEEEK-SQUAAAaawwshhh
The door made a horrible sound as it slowly opened. Hunter jumped at the sound and whirled around to face the door and the dark room on the other side of it. He quickly recovered and looked at Cross, who was facing him. Even with the helmet on, he could see that Cross was annoyed at the door's sound. Hunter then turned back to Omega; She just gave a thumbs up with a wry smile.
"Woah..." Wrecker let out. Echo and Wrecker walked in. Tech waited for them at the entrance with Hunter.
With a somber tone, Wrecker whispered, "Echo, she looks bad."
They looked down at the alien, and stopped breathing for a second. The girl was scratched up and had mud all over her clothes. Her head hung down lifelessly and water dripped from her chin as steady drops of leaking rainwater tapped her head. Her lekku pressed up against the coarse wall and seemed purple from lack of blood circulation. Her pale arms were strung up on two chains attached to the wall.
"Is she-"
"She's not breathing." Echo pushed into the room as Wrecker illuminated the darkness with his flashlight. Echo came near her side and bent down. He place his hand on her belly and felt nothing. Feeling hopeful, he pressed two of his fingers on her neck; She had a weak pulse. Echo didn't want to admit it but it didn't look like she was going to last very much longer.
"Echo?" Wrecker called from behind. Echo turned and sighed.
"Help me with these chains."
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Hunter peeked in the room. What was taking so long?
"AAAAGAHGHHAHAHAAAAAAAAHAGHGHAAAAHHAHAHA!!!!"
Hunter crouched on instinct. Crosshair did the same and looked down the hall where the others were gathered. Omega turned around and armed her energy-bow.
"UMF!" Echo was sent flying back.
"AAARRRGHHH!" The creature snarled and leaped forward. The only thing Wrecker saw were two glowing eyes and sharp teeth.
"AGGHHAHHHH!" Wrecker bolted out, grabbing a half-conscious Echo from the floor and carrying him like a rag doll.
"Wrecker- what-" Tech was interrupted by Wrecker pushing him out of the doorway.
"Where is the twi'lek?" Tech took a step into the cell. Wrecker tried to warn him, but it was too late.
"IT'S GOT FANGS."
