Star Wars -The Jedi And The Bounty Hunter

Part 1

This part is written in Likiti's point of view.

I sat in the back corner of a bar in Coruscaunt. Humans and varius other species danced and drank. A few were passed out on a bench. The lights were dim but in a few various colors. The blare of the band motivated a few to dance with the skimpily dressed entertainers. A group the other end of the joint were arguing over a bet made at one of the gambling tables.

I sipped on a beer lightly with my hood shadowing over my face in the dim light, waiting for the client to show up. He was a gang leader based here in Coruscaunt that didn't have the men or training to capture or take someone out. (I kept my snickering internal.) If they really needed a job done, they get the best. The desperate and shady ones pay the best. That's the only reason I agreed to meeting.

I always have a hood on when I meet clients and deliver. When I am on a sensitive mission that required my looks and charm or collecting a Bounty on former clients, I can take risks to grasp their trust. But, I can't give myself away until then. If  Qeyo was here he would have said that that was the reason I didn't have any friends.... I really miss him. I don't have time to think about that right now.

A couple of rowdy men that have had a few pints too many stumbled over in a drunken stupor. One of them noticed me and said,"Hey predyy lill mizzz how bout a dancce for us hard working men?"

"Get lost."

"Buut ya look loonelee. And this is a dangerous part of town sweetheart."

"No"

"Aw come onnnnn!"

I stood up and walked until I was right in front of the group to the one speaking. "Say cheese!"

Before he could say anything I kneed him in the groin as hard as I  could. He fell to the ground in extreme pain. I dragged him to the back door and threw him out into the allyway. I steeped back indoors.

His so called "friends" had disappeared into the crowd, so I sat in my former seat and continued waiting. Thats why I don't have friends; only allies.

I noticed a shady figure approach the bar. He exchanged a few words with one of the bartenders and nooded. He walked over and sat down directly in front of me. His

I took a long swig of beer and put my feet up on the chair to my left. "Got buisness stranger?"

He moved his hood so I could only see his face. He made sure no-one else saw it though. "Your the bounty hunter?"

He appeared to be around the age of 27. He had rings under his eyes and stubble on his chin. This one looks desperate enough to empty his pockets for sure.

"Damn skippy. You kept me waiting. What's the job?"

"I didn't know you were this young but I need you to capture a Jedi for me."

I arched an eyebrow, "Are you doubting my ability?"

He his eyes flew to me, "Of course not! I-I  -I"

"Have any information on past or location?" I asked as I watched him.

"The only thing I know is that He is currently residing in Naboo."

"Dead or Alive?"

He looked shocked. He doesn't look like he's been in this business for a week. In a few seconds he recovered, "Um, preferably alive."

"Any other information that is relevant?"

"You will be payed very well. But be careful, he is force sensitive and wields a saber."

"Well then, more fun for me," I said before finishing what was left of my beer."I'll contact you by hologram as soon as it is finished"

"Don't you want to know his name?" he looked concerned.

"It doesn't matter. But shoot."

"Seji Valco"

I gave a curt nod. It appeared that my work was well cut out for me. I'll take the job. You don't pay, I'll have your head." He gulped. I downed the rest of my beer and walked with the client's flighty eyes on me to the lift to the "parking garage" where my sleek black and yellow joy cruiser waited for me.

I climbed on and let her cruize into the well lit sky traffic.