Youth Wars Part III: A New Age

Chapter 1

        Erk activated his hologram in his private quarters. He dimmed the lights, practically switching them off; he then closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them back up, his eyes aflame with a burning yellow and black. And right then, a very familiar face popped up; suddenly, Erk smiled underneath his mask.

"Sabby Lomax." Erk chuckled. His friend Sabby was a female sith, close to him. She was shorter than Erk, by a few inches; she was young, much like Erk himself. She was unscarred, but experienced in combat, in many ways similar to Erk. "It's been a while."

"Things have been tough on my side. How are things on yours?" Sabby asked.

"Well, 'things,' are the reason I called; there are some Jedi we have been assigned to kill."

Sabby moved her head back, recoiling slightly. "Now?"

"The time has come sooner than expected, but yes. The master has forseen destruction in the future and seeks to change our fate."

Sabby smiled and nodded in approval, then asked, "When do we start?"

"Meet me at these coordinates." Erk said, pressing a button under the hologram. "And we'll need some backup as well. Bring the others."

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POUND POUND "Everyone, be calm! We shall have order in the Senate! I understand your concern, but we won't be able to do anything if all we do here is quarrel."

"We must act now! This so-called Empire has officially declared war; it's only normal we retaliate!"

"Two attacks in a week! This all but confirms the return of the Empire. Only they would be so repetitive." A Yuuzhan Vong senator exclaimed.

"What do you suggest we do now? We've already lost many in the recent attack; the trouble we've had on Kamino has limited our options on growth in Republic militia." Calista interrogated.

"What happened on Kamino?" The Yuuzhan Vong Senator asked.

"The- the base was overrun by an assassin."

"Oh! A single assassin could take on a single Republic attack squad, led by your husband, the governor of the Republic?" He asked with obvious sarcasm.

Reminded of her husband's last message to her, Calista hesitated, her face dimming slightly, before answering, "-

"Well?"

Other Senators pushed on, "Answer!"

...

"Yes."

The room roused up. "I knew it!" "We must act now!"

"How do you suggest we do so?" Calista asked. "We do not know where they hide. Even if we did, we do not have enough to lead a direct attack on their base. We, are not, ready!"

        "Perhaps I could be of assistance." A voice called. The entire room shushed as their attention diverted to him. "I am Jedi Master Dex Inigo. Lieutenant Governor, I know things about your husband, such as his battle tactics and his danger to any threat of his. A person of his intellect can help figure this out. Might I inquire where he is?"

A moment of thought passed through Calista's mind. "Last I heard from him, he was headed to Kamino. He may be on his way back now."

"Interesting. May I ask about his mission?"

"I'm sorry Master Jedi, I know nothing of his mission. Despite being his wife, he always kept mission details secret."

"Why would he do that?" The Vong Senator asked.