Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 79: Tarhassan

Weeks went by since Koltav perished, but I wasn't the same. I was more distant towards others, spending more time locked away in my room. When I went out on battles and missions, I did my best to hide my emotions, but it wasn't always easy. Currently I was in Tarhassan with Master Allie. Apparently one of the Republic spies, Thorrix Hansor went missing. And around the same time, the planet fell under Separatist control, so the Jedi Council sent Master Allie and me to investigate. As soon as we landed on Tarhassan, we searched the city of Nehass. The city was filled with skyscrapers, buildings, and vendors. There were several speeders, swoop bikes, and many people throughout the streets.

"Where do we begin?" I asked.

"In there." Master Allie mentioned. "Surely someone must have information on Agent Hansor."

I followed her gaze to see her looking at a restaurant. On top of the restaurant, there were Aurebesh engraved on a sign reading: Corgan's Gustatorium. I nodded. "You've got a point."

We then walked inside the restaurant. The restaurant was rather spacious containing many tables, a bar with chairs, a few booths with round tables, marble floors, and giant windows with Vine-silk curtains. Master Allie and I sat behind the bar. As soon as we sat down, a male Besalisk approached us. He had green skin with yellow eyes. No doubt he was the bartender.

"What can I get ya?" He asked with a gruff voice.

"I'll have some Raava." I said.

"And I'll take some Bitterfruit liquor." Master Allie mentioned.

Once he returned with our drinks, Master Allie handed him some credits. She then placed a few more beside her drink. The bartender's yellow eyes lit up, but before he could grab it, Master Allie pulled the credits away from him.

"We were wondering if you had seen this man." She commented.

She then turned her holoprojector on, revealing a hologram of Hansor. The bartender furrowed his brows as he inspected the hologram. After a few moments of not saying anything, I grew impatient. "Have you seen this man?"

"Yes, he was a regular here...until PlanSec came for him one day and took him away." The bartender informed us.

PlanSec, they were the Tarhassan Planetary Security. And if are working with the Separatists it would make sense as to why they captured Hansor.

"And where is he now?" I questioned.

The bartender shrugged. "How should I know? PlanSec probably took him to their headquarters."

I glanced over at Master Allie, who already working out a plan in her mind. Her eyes focused on the table. "PlanSec's headquarters, that's in the capital of Tarhassan."

"Which is Ildus." I added.

"Come on, Storm. We've got to go." Master Allie urged as she turned to face me. She then placed the credits on the table before standing up. "Thank you for the information."

I took one last chug from my drink before getting up, leaving the restaurant with Master Allie. Ildus wasn't far from Nehass. However since we were in a hurry, we grabbed speeder bikes, passing by everyone. After about an hour, we arrived in Ildus. The Capital was much like Nehass, covered with skyscrapers.

"How will we find the PlanSec headquarters?" I questioned.

"Patience, Storm." Master Allie reminded me.

She then closed her eyes as she raised her right hand. After a few moments, Master Allie opened her eyes. "The headquarters isn't far from here."

"Great, what are we waiting for?" I inquired.