Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 37: Back Into The War

"We know who you truly are, Jedi scum." Esre added.

"Tell us your true name, Jedi!" Okba spat.

Of course...Okba saw me use the Force multiple times during the race. I need to be less reckless, or I'll end up in worse situations.

"This is none of your concern, Okba!" I snapped.

At that moment, Koltav and R3 approached us, prepared to congratulate me. However before they could utter a single syllable, Vreken yelled out. "What is your real name?!"

Koltav's face paled as he looked over at me, wondering what I had done. I took a deep breath before I spoke. "Storm...Storm Ca'ana."

Vreken's face hardened, while Esre and Okba were both baffled upon hearing my name. Vreken clenched his jaw. "Get out of here. And take your 'husband' and droid with you. Never come back to this planet again."

"Allow me to explain-" Koltav began.

However he was cut off by Vreken. "You've already said enough! There's nothing diplomatic you could say that will mend this! You lied to us...and for that, there is no forgiveness. Gather your things and return to wherever you came from."

With that, we quickly returned to Shelkar Resort in East Ahto. Once we reached our room, Koltav spoke up. "What in the blue blazes happened?"

R3 let out a few beeps, also wondering what happened.

"Okba...he saw me use the Force multiple times while I saved my life from different creatures that tried killing me." I explained.

Koltav let out a sigh. "Oh Storm..."

I averted my gaze to the ground, knowing Koltav must be thinking the worse. I then felt a hand on my cheek, making me look up to see Koltav's face filled with love.

"Hey, it's okay. What's important is you're alright. We may have lost their alliance, but all that matters is whether you're safe or not." Koltav informed me.

My smile widened. "You're truly the best, Koltav. Thanks for everything, I don't know where I'd be without you."

"You'd be up to trouble." He replied with a teasing smile. "Now come, we should leave as quickly as possible."

After we gathered all our things, we made our way to the ship. Standing by the ship was Shazzi and Ruko.

"It's a shame to see you three go." Shazzi commented.

"We aren't happy that you lied, but we know you have good intentions." Ruko added.

"Which is why we'll do their best to convince the other judges in the High Court to join Republic." Shazzi informed us.

"Thank you, Shazzi and Ruko, for everything." Koltav responded.

"We will not forget either one of you." I added with a smile.

"Nor will we." Shazzi said.

After saying our goodbyes, we boarded our ship, and returned to Coruscant. When we explained everything that happened on Manaan, R3, Areria, and I were then sent by the Jedi Council to go to the planet Mimban. Once again, Koltav and I parted ways for quite a while. Time had gone by, and I grew busy, helping out with the countless missions. I was currently with Jinx and R3 aboard our Republic cruiser with Jace on board as well. We were heading back to Coruscant, just finished with a battle, when we discovered our base from the Rishi moon had stopped transmitting, leading me to believe it had been destroyed.

"Jace, tell your men to make way to Rishi moon." I ordered.

Jace nodded. "Right away, General. Gentlemen, make way to Rishi moon!"