Aleckina Tadeef

They're Here

The Inquisitor walked out of Aleckina's cell. The calm expression on his face masked the rage and frustration he had let show only moments earlier.

"Should we send in the interogation droid, sir?" asked one of the Stormtroopers guarding the door, pretending he had not heard the girl's heartwrenching scream.

"No, no. I think she has suffered enough for now. We need her alive, after all, if she is going to become a servant of the Empire. Whenever she gives us the needed information," the Inquisitor answered cooly.

...

Inside the cell, Aleckina sat along the wall, panting and gasping. She knew the lack of satisfying answers must be frustrating for the Inquisitor, but she could never betray her best friend. Though she had never seen the Inquisitor so angry. Or angry at all, really. When she had once again refused to answer his questions, he had pulled out his lightsaber, holding it very near to her throat.

"Tell me where the Jedi is, girl, or you will sorely regret it," the Inquisitor threatened. "And do not forget, you are already set to serve the Empire after you tell me. I could always change your course for the Spice Mines of Kessel."

"Never," Aleckina spat. She had given up lying to the sith. He knew she had known Kanan.

The Inquisitor's face contorted with rage. "Fine," he had said. He pulled back the glowing red lightsaber, then, unexpectedly stabbed it straight through her right shoulder.

Aleckina had screamed louder than she knew she could, writhing in pain. The saber was removed from her shoulder and the Inquisitor had stalked out angrilly. She would be lucky if she survived until that night.

...

The rebels of The Ghost had successfully infiltrated the Imperial Academy. Sabine and Chopper were messing with the academy's defence systems while Kanan, Ezra, and Zeb were making their way towards the bottom floor, where Aleckina's cell was, taking out Stormtroopers as they went. Hera stayed with the ship at the rendavue point, ready pick up the crew at a moments notice.

...

"I will ask again, Seer, and you will answer," the Inquisitor said. "Where are the insurgents?" He put out his hand in front of Aleckina, using the force to cause pain in her mind. "Tell, me, Seer. Where are the rebels? Where is the Jedi?"

Aleckina gasped in pain, having nearly lost her voice earlier. "Th-They're here," she wispered reluctantly.

The Inquisitor smirked, releasing the girl of the force-induced pain. Aleckina sank down to the floor, defeated.

The door to the cell opened, and Agent Kallus looked in. "Inquisitor, sorry to interupt, but-"

"No, we're done here," the Inquisitor interupted. "The rebels are here. And I'm sure they will be disappointed to learn they were betrayed." Aleckina knew the last statement was meant for her, and his words stung.