The Fall of Mandalore

Chapter One: Turmoil

Death Watch raced towards the city. Igniting their jet packs, the band of super commandos hovered over the heart of the system they were once proud of. The group had been dispatched by Maul to carry out their duty. They broke off furiously and proceeded with their vile mission, pulling out their flame throwers and blasters. They showed no reluctance as they shot openly, breaking glass and some shots misfiring on civilians. They burned trees, towering buildings, and even poor houses and shacks. Mandalorian citizens coughed and staggered through smoke and ash, and children clung to their mother's sides as people rushed away from the suppressing terror.

Meanwhile, two shadowy figures stood from above, peering down menacingly through a large glass window. Darth Maul slowly rubbed his chin in pleasure while his brother, Savage Opress, stood at his side. "Everything's going according to plan. The Duchess will soon perish, and we shall finally take control of the system." Darth Maul paced the room with his hands behind his back, while Savage stood and watched outside. Savage turned to face Darth Maul. 

"Why don't we get rid of her now, brother? She is no use to us."

Darth Maul's eyes became furious, and he swiftly spun around to face Savage.

"No! I must wait for Kenobi. As long as the Duchess is alive, he will surely come to her rescue... And I will make sure that he pays for what he did to me." Darth Maul slowly returned to looking out the window, with clenched teeth and burning hatred in his eyes.

"He will know my pain...."

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Duchess Satine pressed her palm against the cold glass in the prison vault. She turned away and began to pace nervously around the room. She sighed, and wearily collapsed on a bench, covering her face in her hands. Just then, she remembered that her comm was still in her possession. She hastily searched for it, and snatched it from her pocket. She quickly scanned the area outside her cell for any onlooking guards, and when she saw it was clear, she began recording. "This is a message for  Obi-Wan Kenobi..."

A/N: Well, you've made it by the first chapter! I hope it wasn't too intolerable for you. ;) If you think that this fanfic is going to lead up to some sappy rescue story, not to worry! I try my best to keep the fluff short n' sweet so we can get on to the action!  :)  If you did, however, enjoy this chapter, please comment and read on!