Star Wars: Episode IV: Serenity Rising

Chapter 12: Interrogation

Kikks was sitting in the cell for what seemed like hours when the door opened, and someone stepped in.

"Some welcoming committee."

The man stepped forward and opened a folder.

"Quite the record here." the man said

"And?" Kikks said

"Running from the law, assault and battery. The list goes on." the man said

"Don't tell me the is some secret police B.S." Kikks said

"Nope, no B.S, just making an observation." the man said

"Then why am I here?" Kikks asked

"This is standard procedure when questioning someone." the man said

"Look, I'm willing to cooperate. I just want to find my friends and leave." Kikks said

"You will, now let's begin. State your name for the record." the man said

"Kikks...Renndar." Kikks said hesitating

The man looked up at him.

"You expect me to believe your one the great Rebellion war heroes?" the man said

"First of all, don't call me a hero because I'm not. Second, yes." Kikks said

"Fine, if you are who you say you are. What battles did you fight in?" the man asked

"I fought at the evacuation of Yavin IV. I participated in the Cybertron campaign." Kikks was then cut off

"How many brothers did you have?" the man asked

"Two, Logan and Gregor. You should note that officially I never died. My current file status reads quote; 'Missing in Action" Kikks said

The man stood up and walked out of the room. A few minutes later he came back in with a medical droid.

"We're going to test your DNA." the man said

Kikks lifted his sleeve and the droid drew blood. They waited as the droid analyzed the sample. Then a confirmation beep was made.

"Are you sure?" the man asked

Another confirmation beep was made. The man unlocked Kikks' hand restraints.

"I must say it is an honor." the man said extending a hand

Kikks shook his hand.

"Who are you?" Kikks said

"Vev Serra."

"Serra, as in Commander Col Serra of Renegade Squadron?" Kikks asked

"He is my ancestor." Vev said

"Hell of a soldier." Kikks said

"Lieutenant Serra report to the admiral." a voice said

Vev got up and walked out. The door opened and two soldiers led Kikks to another room with Mal and the crew.

"Kikks!" Kaylee yelled

"Everyone alright?" Kikks asked

"Could be worse." Mal said speaking for the crew

Their restraints were removed, and they are sitting in a conference room when three people walked in.

"Malcolm Reynolds." the man said

Mal sat up and faced the three men.

"We have a proposition for you and your crew."

"What is it?" Mal asked

"We saw how your crew handled yourselves out there. We would like you to join our cause. You would be taken care of, weapons, food, clothing, and shelter." the man said

"Could you excuse us." Mal said

The group huddled together.

"We don't know who they are or what they even do." Zoe said

"True but were barely holding out as it is." Shepherd Book says

"I say we join'em" Jayne says

"Kikks?" Mal asked

"We got nothing to lose." Kikks said

"What do you guys do exactly?" Mal asked

"We're here to fight the tyranny of the New Empire." one man said

"What my college means is. We are here to bring back the Republic of Old and finish what the New Republic started." the other man said

"What do you say?" the man asked

Mal looked at his crew and back at the men.

"Were in." Mal said

"Welcome to the New Rebellion." the man said extending his hand