A Jedi's Tale - The Story of Jay Lyon

A Skirmish On Brentaal IV

Coming out of hyperspace, Brentaal IV was in view. The Rebels flashed their crest to their comrades on their ships and their holotables, showing they are Rebels. Allowing them to pass, Jay and the others land on planet where they are met by General Hera Syndulla and her troops. Once inside a Rebel Base, Jay reported to General Syndulla on what happened to him and his troops. He said he and his troops crash land on a planet inhabited by women, found soldiers in stasis chambers, stranded Imperials, exiled Amazons and Wookie. "We stole one of their ships and made our way to the planet on Cantonica." Jay reported "One of Commander Riddash's contacts is a member in the Rebels in Imperial Gray and took us in to the planet Mrykr. We were safe there until the Amazons found us an engaged us in battle." "A First Sergeant named Gabriel Howard accidentally shot and killed one of the Amazons." Jaden said "And now, they are after us for the crime.". "I understand the situation." Hera said, concern "I will help you get the Main Force and help you hide to avoid the Amazons.". "Thank you, General Syndulla." Jaden said, sighing with relief. "You and your troops can go rest up. You can fill me in later." She said. And with that, Jay and Jaden left the conference and to their troops. Outside, Colonel Brown awarded Private Sullivan Freeman the rank of Sergeant Major for his outstanding bravery and coolness under fire. Filling in Freeman's spot in Company A is Private Silas F. Armstrong of the Fifth New Hampshire Infantry.

Later that evening, the 1st Rebels settled down for the night. Jay didn't sleep that night. He was looking out to the city. Coming up to meet Jay was Kira and Juchi. "Couldn't sleep?" Jay asked Kira. "Not really, master." She replied "I'm worried about a few things; one of them regarding the Amazons.". "Not of us won't let anything happen to you, Kira." Jay said "I promise." Kira smiled. Then, she stepped forward and stopped by Jay's side and looked out to capital city of Brentaal IV. It was there Kira sensed a connection to this city and the entire planet. A connection that says 'I know this place. I've seen this in my dreams.' Jay noticed Kira's curiosity and told her about the planet and her family's connection to the planet. Kira was amazed by this information. She heard from Jay that her ancestor, Satele Shan, was from Brentaal IV & Satele was grandmaster of the Jedi Order. Jay even told her about her mother, Kriss, and the hut she use to live before the Empire came to Brentaal IV. Kira asked Jay to see the hut, wanting to know more about her mother. Not wanting to disappoint her, Jay agreed to take her. Jay took Kira to the hut with Juchi, Mollbry, Clone Force 99 and a squad of Zouaves. They soon arrive at the hut. Jay told her that he visited the hut a year ago after the battle and took a look inside. Sensing strong feelings from inside the hut, Kira went inside. Like her master, she had vision from the past; the same vision that Jay had. She saw was a woman, in a rush. She was packing her things and making her she has everything for her journey. Then, the woman stopped in front of Kira and were face to face with each other. Then, she remember the connection and said "Mother." But, her mother didn't respond. Then, a bearded man came from the other room holding a baby in his arms. Looking to the man and the baby, she sensed a connection inside him. "Father." She said to the man. But, like her mother, she didn't respond. Looking to the baby, she looked at the baby and saw it was her. "We need to hurry, Kriss." The man said "The Empire is here and they are landing their troops.". "Let's go, then." Kriss said, grabbing her saber and her cloak. Together, she left with the man with baby. What she saw her parents taking her away from Brentaal IV before the Empire came for her. An hour passed and Imperial Troops, with an Inquisitor behind them, entered the hut and began to search for the Jedi. After a minute of search, they found nothing until and Stormtrooper reported they have found the Jedi and is engaged in battle. Leaving the hut, the Imperial went to that location to get the Jedi. Then, just as the vision started, it end; leaving Kira alone in the ransacked hut. This left Kira in shock. The Empire was after her. "Why was the Empire after me?" She thought to herself. Before she could question it further, she sensed a presence behind. It was a calm, soothing presence. Turning around, she saw it was the spirit of her mother, Kriss Shan. "Mother.". Kira said. With a smile, Kriss greeted her daughter. "You've grown up so beautifully, Kira." She said. Kira smiled and thanked her mother. But, she asked why did she give her to Master Garza. Kriss replied "I did to protect you from the Empire. When the Empire rose to power, the Empire created an organization called the Inquisitorius. They were tasked with hunting the remaining Jedi throughout the galaxy following the destruction of the Jedi Order, as well as other political dissidents, and retrieving Force-sensitive children as part of their project to turn them to the Dark Side. Many of the Inquisitors were once former Jedi who turned to the dark side and were sent to hunt their own kind." This news shocked Kira. She now knows why her mother gave her to Garza. She promised to her mother to let her death be in vain and vowed to maker herself strong in the Force and vowed to be a great Jedi like her. Kriss smiles at Kira's words and said "I know you will.". Then, she began to disappear. Before she disappeared completely, Kriss walked over and hugged her daughter, kissed her and wished the Force to be with her always. Jay entered the hut and saw Kira with her head down. Turn to Jay, she said she speak to her mother and learned about what happened. She even told her she will be the best and make herself strong enough to be like her mother. Jay smiled and took her back to camp.

Then the next morning, the 1st Rebel Regiment were given roll call and went to go get breakfast before drilling and packing up for their journey to the Alliance Fleet. Jay was with Juchi and Kira training them in the Ways of the Jedi. During her training, she remained focus and determined. Jay took great notice of this. It reminded him of Tilana, yet she remind in the light. Once her training session was over, Jay sat Kira and Juchi down for a rest. Jay congratulated her on her performance in her training. Then, Sergeant Major Freeman appeared and told Jay, Juchi and Kira the ship is ready and the troops are formed. Jay thanked Freeman and returned him to his regiment. Before the 1st Rebels got ready to go on board, the Amazons arrived out of hyperspace and began landing their troops for an attack. The Rebels were taken by surprise and quickly got into line. Leveling their guns, they began to countered the Amazons. Hera order her troops to help Lyon and his troops. Squads of Rebels manage to get in and help, but the rest were quickly pinned down by the Amazons. The Rebel Squads returned fire and put pressure on the Amazons. Once taking causalities, they began to pull back and taking the wounded. Finding themselves out of options, and hit from three sides, Lyon and his troops had no alternative but surrender. Tie a white shirt by its sleeves to a musket, The 1st Rebel Regiment waved surrender to the Amazons. The Amazon, led by a Mirailan general named Zeni Wellora, led the droids forward and to take the Rebel lines. Once they are in, Wellora orders the droids to surround the Rebels, take their weapons and place them in binders. In response of the 1st Rebel Regiment's surrender, Commander Tyso said "Anything you do to us will have dramatic consequences on your system." A Female Rodian, named Zha Amiza, retorted in Huttese "Tell that to the man scum who killed our sister." Hera's troops were held at blaster point while the Amazons capture Jay and his troops. They threaten to shoot anyone who try to rescue Jay and his troops and interfer in Amazon affairs.

Empress Tachi arrived to see Lyon and his troops surrendered and placed in binders. The Amazons searched the Rebels and began to interrogated them. Among those present at 1st Rebel Regiment's capture, were Hanabi and Sara; who watched with worry as Jay and his comrades being interrogated. Sara, deep down, was ashamed to see her brothers and sisters in a sorry state. When asked for the soldier who killed Mei, Howard exclaimed that it was he who killed her and explained the whole incident, ending with an apology and asking for their forgiveness and to spare his comrades. Empress Tachi ordered the warriors to take Howard away and to be punished for murder. Jay intervenes stating he should have a fair trial before his punishment. He also went on by saying hearing the truth before coming to conclusions. Knowing the old Jedi Master is right, they agreed to a trial. But in secret, they were going to kill them for murder and to protect their secret. As punishment, the Amazons order Jay and his troops to be taken to their ships bound to the Amazonia Prime Fleet's flagship. The Amazons, holding the Hera and her troops at blaster point, released their prisoners and left with Jay and his troops.

Once on board, they were placed in holding cells as the fleet enter hyperspace, bound to Amazonia Prime. As they sit in the cell, many wonder will they live or die? That answer will come by a group that will save them from execution.