Repairing Beyond Ambition - Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order fanfic *EDITING*

Chapter 35

Altheeda woke up early to salvage scrap metal from the landing area. Once she collected enough, she went to the work bench in the rear of the ship to fashion a pair of climbing sticks, knowing they would help her a great deal throughout the day. By the time she was finished with this activity, Cal had woken from his sleep and had prepared himself for the day ahead. When Altheeda was also ready to set off, they both bid their goodbyes to Cere and Greez and began their journey to locate Mari.

After a moderate duration of trekking through the forests of Kashyyyk undetected, they were at the base of the Origin Tree and Cal immediately recognised Mari, who was stood with a two Wookiees by her side, one with brown fur and the other greying.

"Cal, Altheeda; glad you could make it. This is Chieftain Tarfful." Mari introduced.

The greying Wookiee belted out a roar and the two redheads turned their attention to him.

"I'm on a mission from Master Eno Cordova. He was looking for an artefact from the Zeffo. Finding it could mean it would save the Jedi."

Tarfful gave a series of growls and roars that Mari translated for Cal.

"Cordova found wisdom at the top of the Origin Tree. You should seek answers there."

"But it's massive. I don't even know where to start."

"You might be able to find a way up through its root system but most of it is under water. I have two breathers for you both."

Mari handed the devices to him, which he received with thanks and then she addressed Altheeda.

"I've also been working to get you some parts. That crate over there was what we could find. Feel free to take a look."

She gestured to a metal crate and the redheaded young woman gave her an enthusiastic nod before approaching it and prying it open. Her eyes lit up delightedly as they scanned the various pieces of metal in the box and Cal smiled as he watched her examine the various parts.

"I can definitely make use of all of this. Would it be alright to take it?"

"It's all yours." Mari smiled. "We'll get it transported to the Mantis so it's ready for when you return."

"We really appreciate all the help." Cal replied as Altheeda straightened up and re-joined his side. "What will you do now?"

Tarrful roared confidently and his colleague nodded in agreement.

"The only thing we can do is keep fighting."

"Good luck, hope we meet again."

"Be safe." Altheeda added.

The two redheads turned away and he gave a breather for her to wear. She smiled in thanks and placed it over her mouth and checked the secureness of her toolbox on her back and her blaster in her pocket.

"Are we ready?" He asked.

BD-1 beeped determinedly and she smiled at the bot.

"Yeah, we got this."

Cal gave her a warm smile before standing towards the edge of the platform they were stood on. The water was a murky green and made it impossible to see the bottom. They didn't know what they were about to leap into but they had to persevere through whatever would await them in the depths of the water. When they were both ready, they both plunged into the water and descended underwater.

It was thick with plants and leaves and it was difficult to see what was ahead, luckily BD-1 had a light that gave them limited vision; nevertheless, it was something for them both to work with. Cal swam ahead with Altheeda closely behind, he was leading them on by instinct, swimming to where he could sense was the right direction. She had no idea on how long they were under for but she was grateful to see natural light when Cal began to propel up to the surface.