Through The Galaxy | A Cal Kestis Story

Chapter 6

Kylin and I had pushed our way through most of this new tomb, constantly plagued by Trilla's taunting remarks after she had hacked our transmission.

"...dispose of nuisances." Trilla said, snickering as Kylin and I climbed the side of the ancient sarcophagus.

"You lured us here," I said through gritted teeth. "Was this your plan all along?"

"You truly have the wits of a scrapper," she sneered.

Kylin and I climed up on top, taking down the small squad of troopers that stood guard.

Unfortunately, a ship came down that dropped of a Purge trooper. A Scout trooper dropped moments later.

"Ky!" I yelled, hoping she knew what I meant. I wanted her to take the Scout trooper.

She looked up, but the Purge trooper must have realized my plan. He turned on my friend.

Kylin inhaled sharply before blocking his blow with her staff.

I was forced to go head on with the Scout Commander.

I heard grunts coming from both the Purge trooper and Kylin as I pushed the lesser trooper off the side of the large sarcophagus.

Turning to my companion, she looked out of breath. I had sort of forgot about what happened with her and Trilla.

With one thrust of my hand, I pushed the Purge trooper off the side.

"Thanks," Kylin panted. "I almost got 'em this time."

I was about to reply, but instead was met with the shaking of the sarcophagus. The ship that had dropped the troopers fired at the support holding the coffin in the air.

"Cal!"

The coffin dropped.

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I held on to Kylin's hand, the only thing I could do to keep her from falling without me.

My lightsaber had been forced out of my hand, now falling down beside me.

I reached out with my other hand, remembering lessons with Master Tapal.

The lightsaber flew to my hand right as Kylin and I landed on a piece of metal below.

"The Force is within me, it surrounds me. It connects us," I murmured.

Kylin heaved a heavy sigh, a small smile on her face. "That wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be," she said.

I shrugged.

We continued through the tomb, taking out more Stormtroopers, as well as a few black armoured Purge troopers.

When we finally got out of the stuffy place, I sighed in relief.

Kylin looked up at me. "Where are we going now?"

"Back to the Mantis, I guess. We need to figure out our next move." I wasn't exactly overjoyed at this thought.

She sighed and nodded. "Let's get back then."

We trekked through Zeffo, almost back to the Turbine Facility that could lead us out.

There was an odd lack of Stormtroopers here.

"Something isn't right," Kylin muttered, pulling her staff out.

She has got to have some sort of physic powers, because not a minute later, we were surrounded by a large, blue, dome shaped shield. And, a bounty hunter. Fun.