Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 90: Things Will Get Better

We snuck around the battle droid guards as we climbed down into the crater using grappling hooks. The mines were filled with green silicates and zeka quartz. There were mine carts covered in gems. Once we landed on the ground, we saw several Gurlanins staring at us. They transformed from the shape of canines to humans with black hair, orange eyes, tan skin, and they were rather tall. Some of them raised their platinum pickaxes and shovels.  

"It's all right. We're friends with Jinart." I said as I raised my arms in the air.

"We are here to free you." Areria chimed in.

Upon hearing that name, the Gurlanins lowered their mining tools. One of the Gurlanins approached us. The Gurlanin spoke in a deep masculine voice. "We will help you."

A smile grew on my face. "Great! Here's the plan."

After we discussed the plan, the Gurlanins went further into the mines, while Areria, Sirius, and our troops climbed out of the crater. With the help of the Gurlanins, they would dig holes in which the droids would fall in. As soon as we approached the building, where the control room was, we saw many droids standing outside, guarding the place.

"Charge!" I shouted. 

At my words, we all lunged towards the battle droids that commenced to fire their blasters at us. I ignited my yellow lightsaber at once before raising it, deflecting their blasts. Some of the blasts I blocked were send straight back to some of the droids, demolishing them. There were at least  fifty droids surrounding the building. I quickly sliced down several of the battle droids around me before they could strike. Mocax and Areria had my back, destroying the droids behind me. Sirius also helped out, crushing many droids with his sharp teeth. 

Fortunately, the Gurlanins began digging holes, grabbing the droids from around us. Some of the droids tried to crawl out of the holes, but the Gurlanins pulled them back in before dismantling them. Once the droids were all destroyed, we made our way to the door of the building. I took out my scramble keys, prepared to open the door, when Areria impaled the door with her lightsaber. I sighed. "Areria, I had it under control."

"You're moving too slow, Master. Besides they already know we're here. We have to move fast." Areria pointed out. 

"Commander Skikea is right, General." Mocax said. 

"All right. Take down the door, Areria." I ordered. I turned the some of my troopers. "We'll need some men out here in case the Separatists bring reinforcements. Click, Crusher, Boar, Virro, and Fang, stay out here and keep guard."

"Yes General!" They exclaimed.

At my words, Areria created a circle with her lightsaber before kicking the door down. We then quickly rushed inside the hallways, which were filled with more battle droids. Areria and I led our troops, deflecting the droids' blasts with our lightsabers, sending them back to the droids. Mocax and his troopers took down the remaining droids. 

Once we reached the control room, we saw Lieutenant Per Cuvin, a male Umbaran. He was dressed in a brown Separatist uniform with his short gray hair combed to the side. Cuvin was standing by a holotable with five Magna-guards around him. The Magna-guards raised their electrostaffs as they made their way towards us. 

"Well, well, well, let's see if you are any better than my Magna-guards." Cuvin mentioned. 

I scoffed. "Piece of air cake."

Areria and I lunged towards three of the Magna-guards, while Mocax, Sirius, and the rest of our troops took care of the two Magna-guards in a heartbeat. Areria took on one of the Magna-guards, while I took on the other two. I swung my lightsaber, clashing it against his electrostaff. The second Magna-guard then rushed towards me, raising his electro-staff. I quickly spun around, dodging the second Magna-guard's electro-staff.