HTTYD-Star Wars: ECLIPSE

Part 17

AN: Sorry for the wait everyone. I had a bit of writers block during this chapter. 

Savro part 8

The flames were growing in intensity with each explosion that rocked the canopy. The gang made their way down the tower to see fearful villagers all watching the blaze getting nearer. More people came running out of the jungle as well.

"Did the village have this many?" Navida asked, surprised to see more villagers than those she had seen at the party.

"There might have been more settlements nearby." Thrawn hypothesized as smoke started filling the air.

"That fire is going to engulf the entire village and probably the entire forest." Navida observed as she looked around with worry. Villagers who had been merry just a few hours ago were now clutching their young close and huddled near the square. "Isn't there anything we can do for them? I don't think they've ever seen a forest fire like this."

"What could we possibly do?" Tris asked. "The smoke will kill them before the fire if this goes on."

"Can't you use the Force or something?" She asked a little frantic now as several huge flames could be seen over the canopy.

"The Force doesn't work like that." Tris muttered as his fists clenched. He saw several of the village children staring at him with wide pleading eyes.

"Then what good is the Force then?" Navida asked as she covered her nose as the smoke was getting thicker.

"I can't just wave my hand and use it on the fire to sto-" Tris stopped mid-sentence as an idea hit him. "Navida, I want you and Thrawn to take these people in the direction of our ship before this village is encircled by flames." He suddenly said.

"What are you planning?" Thrawn asked with some curiosity.

"There is a ridge near where the ship landed. They should be safer on higher ground."

"But what are you planning." Navida hissed as she grabbed Tris' robe.

"I think I might have a way to douse these flames but I'll need everyone to clear out." He answered.

Navida looked Tris right in the eyes "If you do something stupid......"

"No, but I'll probably do something crazy." He answered with a smirk. "Now get these people out of here. I'm counting on you two."

"Just be careful." Navida said in a low whisper but she was sure Tris caught it as he gave her a small nod. Soon, and with some difficulty, both Thrawn and her began leading the villagers away. Since they didn't seem to be able to speak the same language they had to rely on hand gestures and hope that the message came across.

The fires had drawn awfully close to the village when the last of the native people had evacuated. Navida shot Tris a glance before he too disappeared in thick jungle opposite to her. "You better be careful." She whispered, watching him go, before she too followed the throng of people.

Tris sprinted and jumped over fallen logs, while avoiding most of the fire. He had been there the day after he landed, a lake in the middle of the jungle. It was a serene place and he hoped that it would give him the tools he needed. 'How could I have been so stupid.' he thought to himself as he remembered old aspects about the Force that his mentor had drilled into him. For some reason he just couldn't let these people die. He might not think of himself as a Sith anymore, and most assuredly not even as a Jedi, but he had his own set of morals. These people did nothing to him or his friends. Yes, he was calling Thrawn and Navida his friends. Screw the Force-teachings of no attachments. He was doing this for his friends and the natives that had welcomed them into their homes.

Tris skidded to a halt when he came to his destination, nearly tripping over an old moss-covered log. The lake was large and nearly circular. From this planet's history he had no doubt that it was something man-made that had been filled up with water over the centuries. Taking a deep breath he sat crossed-legged on the shore even with the inferno that was nearing him.

"You got this" He mumbled to himself as sweat started forming on his forehead from the heat while he started to concentrate. Singularly he wasn't strong enough to stop the blaze, but he didn't need to be. The Living Force was in every organism on this planet and it damn well better help him after sending him those Force visions.

With his eyes closed he sank into a trance as the inferno was getting nearer. Connecting with the living Force was more difficult than he expected since the fire was continuously destroying it. He could feel the Force of the planet swirling and welcoming him, yet also shrinking back as the fire consumed it. "Let me help you." he whispered as he outstretched his hand. "Lend me the power to help you." He added as he felt tendrils of the Force sweep along him, slipping between his fingers assessing him to the very core of his being. The power suddenly poured into him and Tris' eyes snapped open. He could feel the living essence of the planet, every tree, animal, flower, fish and more. He gasped from these new sensations as he sank further into the Force. He could feel the things the Force felt, life blossoming, it departing, the sway of the trees and the heat of the consuming fire. Using his boosted power Tris focused on the water of the lake, the droplets in the streams, and even in the air, among the clouds and even from the dew upon the leaves.

In reality Tris was floating a few inches off the ground, the water of the lake behind him turning violent and swirling before being lifted up in the air as long vines. Still keeping his eyes closed and concentrating Tris stretched out his arm, sending the water that the planet offered to him towards the fires that were consuming its life. Huge torrents of waves washed through the forest, not enough to knock down any trees but it quieted the blaze that the pirates had set with great effectivity.

"Holy Kriff!" Navida said breathlessly as she and the villagers stood upon the ridge overlooking the forest. Many, while safe were lamenting the loss of their villages. It was only when a child shouted out in surprise and pointed towards the horizon that Navida saw what Tris was doing. The large tentacles of water flowed above and through the canopy. The trees bent willingly to its power as it wove through. Soon only a black scar of ash was left where the fire had marred. Nearly everyone stood there in utter silence as the fires were doused before breaking into a raucous uproar of cheers. "You never cease to surprise me." Navida whispered as a smile adorned her face. The tendrils of water slowly retreated back to their source and Navida looked at Thrawn "Can you look after these people?" She asked. "I want to go check on Tris." While relieved that the fires were out she still felt the hairs on her neck prickle. C1 and the Lothcat wanted to follow but she stopped them with a gesture.

Meanwhile, Tris had just come out of his trance and he tried to stand up only to collapse back onto the ground. He gasped as he felt the brunt of the power he had used. His knees felt weak, his hands were trembling, and he had no doubt that he could not hold a lightsaber properly at this moment. 'Cause and consequence' he muttered as he tried to catch his breath. This was what happened to a human body when they try to channel the Force of a whole planet through them. He just hoped that nothing would go wrong now. A soft crunch on the ground and someone saying gleefully "Well looky what we have here boys!" caused Tris to groan. He wished that he could at least kick the men that hauled him up but his legs wouldn't work yet.

"Well Alvin will be pleased to see you." A third pirate chuckled as he got too close for Tris' liking. Alcohol-reeking breath washed over him causing him to turn his head. His auburn mop of hair moved causing his red colored eye to become visible. The pirate smiled quite gleefully when he too noticed it. "Ah yes, Alvin will be very pleased with you."

Tris wasn't so worried what the pirates would do with him now that they caught him and handcuffed him in stuncuffs. Not even when an Ysalimir was placed on his chest to keep him from using the Force. The small furry lizard hissed at him but all he could think of was how Navida would react. Worst case....... She would kill him.