Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 78: The Death Of Koltav Catroe

It wasn't long until I reached Mustafar, landing my starfighter near the Gahenn Plains, where I fought Vorlega. A chill ran up my spine as I remembered Vorlega's face before she fell down the crevasse.

"Storm Ca'ana, we meet again."

Upon hearing that voice, I turned around to see Maul and by his side stood Koltav with the stun-cuffs still around his wrist. Koltav tried not to look terrified, but his hands were trembling. I didn't see Cad with him though. I clenched my fists. "Maul, where's Bane?"

Maul shrugged. "Somewhere in the Outer Rim by now. Bane's done his job, he's no longer needed here."

I raised an eyebrow. "And what was his job?"

"To kidnap Koltav Catroe, the Diktat of Corellia. Honestly Ca'ana at least try to catch up." Maul retorted as he rolled his eyes.

"Let Koltav go, Maul. We both know it's me who you want." I stated.

"You're right about that." Maul replied as he walked around Koltav.

He then took off Koltav's stun-cuffs. Once the stun-cuffs were off, Maul took out his lightsaber from his belt. In one movement, he struck Koltav, stabbing his stomach. Koltav let out a cry of pain. My heart dropped. I watched as Maul pushed Koltav aside, making him collapsed on the ground. I glanced up at Maul, feeling a sudden burst of rage growing within me. He just hurt Koltav, my love.

"You're going to pay for that." I warned as I took out my lightsaber from my belt.

Maul let out a laugh. "Yes, that's it. Give into your anger."

I then ignited my lightsaber, revealing the yellow blade, before lunging towards him. Maul raised his lightsaber, and our lightsabers clashed at once. I used all my strength, pushing him back. However, Maul quickly regained his composure. He struck in a matter of seconds, but I deflected his attacks. Maul let out a frustrated growl as he attacks become more aggressive. I could feel his anger, growing becoming stronger and stronger. He swung one of his blades towards my face. Fortunately, I dodged in time, missing the blade by inches. When I turned around, Maul swung his lightsaber towards me, trying to strike low. I leaped up into the air, avoiding his lightsaber.

When I landed, I was behind Maul. As he turned around, I used the Force, pushing him back. He stumbled back, falling to the ground. But he didn't remain long on the ground. He quickly rose from the black sand with his lightsaber clenched tightly in his hand. He narrowed his yellow eyes at me.

"I told you that I'd kill those you love!" He spat. "Are you ready to die beside him?"

"I'm not the one who's going to die today, Maul! You will pay for what you've done!" I snapped.

I then took out Myda's lightsaber, igniting it at once, revealing the green blade. At once, Maul lunged towards me. I hastily rose my lightsabers, clashing it against the blades of his dual lightsaber. He pushed forth with all his strength. I struggled to push back, and his blades came closer towards my face. I had to get him off of me and quickly before I get hurt. With this in mind, I glanced down to see where Maul was the least protected. I then used one of my legs, kicking Maul's stomach. He let out a grunt as he stumbled back a few feet. I raised my lightsabers before I rushed towards him, not allowing him to rest. However, Maul was quick to recover. He spun around, colliding his lightsaber against mine.

"You're the same as I fought you when you were a child! Always rushing into problems that aren't yours! Had you not been there, Qui-Gon would still be alive." Maul taunted.

I shook my head. "No, that's not true!"

"Is it? You couldn't save Qui-Gon, just like you won't be able to save Koltav." Maul informed me.