Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 33: Just When Things Are Getting Better

"I come from the planet Hala where the Kree live." He explained.

I furrowed my brows. He's a Kree and from a planet called Hala. I had a bad feeling he was one of those warlords Alotren warned me about.

"You aren't Xandarian, are you Tala?" He inquired.

Xandarian? What in the blazes is an Xandarian? Has he chewed the luna-weed? I shook my head. "No, I'm a human from the planet Parmarthen and I'm also half Echani."

"What is your full name, Tala?" He asked.

"Tala Ascora." I lied.

"Well Tala Ascora, I am here to give you a compromise." Ronan replied. I raised an eyebrow, but remained silent. "I would free you at once if you agree to become my right hand, my commander of my powerful army against the wretched Nova Empire."

Nova? There's an empire and it's called Nova...like my cousin? I furrowed my brows as I looked at this man consumed by rage and wrath. One thing was certain, this man was telling no lies. Perhaps this Kree was from a different galaxy or at least from far out beyond the Outer Rim of the galaxy. Areria glanced over at me, shaking her head. There's no way I'd take his offer. He's an awful man, who is consumed by hatred and rage. But with the shock collar on, there's nothing I could do.

"I will become your commander, however you must not just free me, but my friends, Rena and Vinis as well." I advised.

"What?!" Areria and Alotren exclaimed, rather baffled.

Ronan glanced over at Alotren and Areria, not looking impressed with them. So I quickly spoke up. "They're great fighters I can assure you."

"Very well. I hope for your sake they are." He warned before turning to the guards. "Bring them to my ship."

I narrowed my eyes at him. I knew he would take me anyways, despite what I told him. He just came here to inform me...I had a plan, it was reckless, but nevertheless it was a plan. Once Ronan left, Areria looked over at me. I then heard her voice in my head "What in the galaxy are you doing, Master?!"

"Trust me Areria. I know what I'm doing." I assured her.

Areria scoffed. "I've heard those words before..."

"Hey, have some faith in me. Some of my plans actually work." I reminded her.

"Yeah some plans work." Areria retorted.

Alotren looked between Areria and me, rather confused. "...I feel like I'm not being filled in on something."

Before I could say anything, the guards entered our cells. They grabbed us, taking off our shock collars before putting cuffs on us. Areria glanced over me. I raised my hand, informing her to wait. We got one shot to do this right. We waited until the guards led us into a Turbolift or elevator. Once the door of the elevator closed, I glanced over at Areria and nodded. Together Areria and I used the Force to knock back all three guards. As Areria searched for the key, I turned to Alotren. "Are you alright?"

Alotren nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Don't worry, bre'thro. We're all going to get out of here in one piece." I assured him.

Now that I have my brother, I'm not planning on letting him go. As the elevator rose higher up, Areria grabbed the key from the pocket of one of the guards, freeing us from the cuffs.

"Excellent work, Areria." I praised.

"Thanks. Now what's the plan, Master?" Areria asked.

I let out a nervous chuckle. "...Right, the plan."