27 Battle in the Sands

It didn't take long for Jack and the others to make land fall. Mos Espa didn't get alot of space ship traffic so getting a landing pad wasn't hard. Jack wasn't exactly sure what would be waiting for them here so he had Sharia and Anakin dawn battle attire.

Anakin wore an armored version of a standard jedi out fit.Taking in to account how many of the jedi of the old republic dressed. The outfit was alot heavy to move in however Anakin had been receiving the best Mandalorian and force training anyone could get for more than a year now such armor would not be an issue for him. And to top it off a T slit helmet made the boy look like a sith marauder.

Sharia's armor had been greatly upgraded in the last year. Her armor had been painted mat black. It covered her from head to toe in a full starship rated armor. Inside if the suit an exoskeleton had been built in to help eliminate the weight. Her new armor mad her look like a bulkier version of and Arc trooper with a jetpack.

Jack last but not lest dawned the new version of the commando armor special designed for soldiers who had gone through the super solider altering process. The Armor had a body suit that the user would wear first after which individual sections of the armor would be placed on the bodysuit. These sections would then interlock together forming an air tight seal. It had the look of the Halo 4 armor set called Fotus just with the helmet. No for Jack after almost two years of training Reaven had recognized him as he main apprentice and with that allowed the Star Forge to create his signature helmet. Which is what was worse by Jack now.

With all of them armed and armored up they covered themselves with cloaks and exited the ship. Jack did not know where he would find Trish and the queen however he had time their she was a pile of junk at the moment so he knew they went going anywhere anytime soon. So they took their time exploring Mos Espa. During their Journey Anakin caught a scene of a pod racer match. Though Jack could see his brothers eyes he knew they were probably wide as saucer plates as he watch the play by play of the match on the holo table.

"We could always start a league back home little brother." Jack nudged his little brother as the continued walking."Only if you don't tell mom about she would have a heart attack." Anakin said,and though he couldn't see Jack knew Anakin was smiling. They walked from junkyard to junkyard, and from part shop to part shop. Still there hand been no sign of Trish or the others.

Jack walked up to the bar and the bartender grew visibly cautious,"Look I don't want any trouble if you have a bounty in here just take them and leave. I just had the placed cleaned from the last time you lot came in here." Jack said nothing and threw a hand full of gold on the bar. Sharia came up besides him and spoke," Two room next to each other and a round of drink for the two of us oh and a water for the small one."

The bartender nodded and brought up two glasses from under the bar and pour the drinks before passing them over to Jack a Sharia. The then grabbed a cup and filled it with water and passed it Anakin who had been sitting on a bar stool with his feet dangling off it.

The sight had made Jack chuckle a bit. All three removed their helmets to enjoy their drinks not really worried about their surroundings. The atmosphere return to normal once people realize that the three bounty hunters weren't here for anyone. Jack and Sharia enjoyed their drinks and the music. Over the last year Jack and Sharia had grown some what close.

It was to be expected as she had been helping him manage their people so it had been natural for them to spend time together. Shmi had even grown close to the girl and Anakin seemed to look at her like an older sister. Three had been enjoying their time when another group entered the cantata.

"Master we have been all over this settlement and now parts dealer will take the credits we have how are we going to get to Coruscant at this rate." A medium sized human Male in a cloak said to a slight taller human. "Patients my young padawan I have a feeling that the force will give us a way."

Jack immediately recognized the voices, as they had perfectly matched the voices of their earthers actors counterparts. Turing to face them Jack also spotted and armored individual enter along with a handmaid. "Look here Kenobi I told you not to worry about it. If things get really bad I could always send a message to my people." The handmaid turned to the armor individual," The queen already told you no how do we know your people won't just take advantage of her majesty plight." Armored warrior removed her helmet and looked around the room as she spoke," I keep telling you that won't happen for one you and your people do not have anything my people could possibly want."

Before the handmaid could gave a response Trish spotted Jack over at the bar and her face light up like a Christmas tree. Running over to him she damn near tackled him to the grround." You son of a bitch here I am looking everywhere for you, and you have been here the whole time enjoying drinks with Sharia and your kid brother." Jack returned the hug,"Hey don't blame me Anakin want to look at the pod racers and Sharia wanted to hunt down some more bounties." Jack said jokingly.

Obi-wan and Qui-Gon looked at the interaction between the two and sighed in relief. They need more allies and the force had brought them some. Walking up to the group Qui-Gon took a look at Jack trying to remember some important information about the man that the jedi council had mentioned to him before they left. He was about to make a statement when his over eager padawan beat him to the punch,"Mandalorian I suppose these are friends of yours then?"

Hack took this moment to size up Obi-Wan. He knew in time this man would be one of the greatest jedi who ever lived but right now he was just a padawan learner. " That would be correct Obi-Wan only am not just some Mandalorian. I am Mand'lor leader of all Mandalorians, and Trish's best friend." This statement shocked everyone in the cantata.

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That's when Qui-Gon put it together this had been the man the council had said brought a warning of the events that had recently happened. Also according to Master Yoda the man before him was a powerful force user and not some on to be trifled with. After recovering from his shock Obi-Wan quickly spoke," I apologize Mand'lor I was not aware that your are...well you as far as I know the Mandalorians are currently lead by the Dutchess and the..."

Qui-Gon moved quickly to stop the next statement his padawan was about to make. He knew the entire story on how Obi-Wan friend had come into power and what that meant to the person before them,"Please forgive my padawan the truth of your peoples story is not general knowledge that all the jedi have."

Jack knew what he was talking about. The man probably thought that he would be offended by mentioned the traitorous actions of the Deathwatch. Though Jack himself did not truly care he still was Mand'lor and had to act the part. Glaring at Obi-Wan Jack slowly nodded his head not bothering to speak to him anymore." So Jedi Masters Qui-Gon Gen, what brings you lot to this dust bowl of a planet."

Seeing Jack change the subject Qui-Gon quickly relaxed and explained the situation they found themselves in. Jack of course already know about their situation but still listen to him. " So basically you all are stuck here we a broken ship and because you have no money they will take you can buy a new and, due to hmm..special package you can't book passage off world with an unknown captain. That about wrap it up right?"

Qui-Gon and the others nodded,and Trish took this moment to strike," Hey boss how did you get here we didn't see any Mandalorian fleets hovering over the planet and I can't imagine the clan council would just let you out to go play." Jack act as if he was truly hurt," I had to sneak away so I only brought my ship, and your right they would just let me go anywhere that why Sharia. They make her go with every time I leave the planet."

Trish had a hard time keeping a straight face due to Jack's terrible acting, but now it was time to go for the kill shot," Well if that's the case I sure your ships got room for I don't know 20-30 people right. Why don't you give us a ride to Coruscant. That way we ditch out broken ship and throw off any who could track the ship. Plus I get to spend some time with my favorite little kid." Ruffling Anakin head as she said this. Not that the boy had been paying attention as all his attention had been on the handmaid this entire time.

Jack had noticed of course but didn't say anything. If the two of the were destined to get together then he wasn't going to get in the way. So he just focused on Trish," I was planning on heading to Coruscant anyway to give the hyperspace coordinates of our system to the Senate. So it's not like it's going out of our way or something. I fine with it but am not sure if you group of friends would agree."

The handmaid spoke this time," We would have to see this ship first to ensure you have as much room as you claim. The Queen has many important items on the ship we came on we can not afford to leave them behind." To that statement Jack just shrugged,"Suit your self, Sharia cancel our rooms looks like we will be leaving early then we thought."

Soon a large group could be seen heading toward a nondescript landing pad. Unknown to the group however a small probe droid had caught them leaving the cantata. At first it was just going to write the group off however some one in the group had mentioned Naboo and Coruscant. Those two key word had been triggers for the probe and had followed them to the landing pad. After watching the group enter a ship it quickly shot a tracker onto the hull of the ship just before the engines powered up and the ship took off. The drone then informed its master of this development before making its return trip.

The flight to the outskirts was quick Anakin had asked pilot in an attempt to impress the handmaid who the boy had skillfully found out that her name was Padma Amidala. She sat in the cockpit with Anakin as he skillfully controlled the ship. Though the ride was only twenty minutes the two of them hadn't stop talking since the moment they had arrived on the ship.

Jack had been staring at the two with a happy grin on his face. Since Anakin was his brother through adoption he would insure his survival and happiness at what ever cost. Jack had not been the only one looking at the two, Qui-Gon have observing the two but had mostly been focused on Anakin. Jack had seen Qui-Gon and knew what was going to come next as soon ad the man started walking over.

"The boy... your brother I can't help but feel the force is drawn to him. With your permission I would like to take a sample of his blood to see if he force sensitive." Jack glanced at Qui-Gon for a moment then return to overseeing his brother before speaking, "There is no need Master Qui-Gon, He is force sensitive as are alot of my people. He has been training to use the force for awhile now I would say his control is l...some what passable."

This had shocked Qui-Gon thr jedi order had assumed that Jack had been taught by a wondering gray jedi or maybe even by the jedi who had come with the original Mandalorians. However if what Jack had told him was true then that would mean they had learned by a complete different means, and they had already been discovering the force sensitives in their society.

Qui-Gon thought quickly this man if he could get him to agree to building a jedi outpost on his planet they could greatly bolster their numbers. "Mand'lor I know our people have not always been the greatest of allies but times have changed I am sure both the jedi and the Mandalorians want to see a better tomorrow. To that end what would say to allowing the jedi to build and outpost on your world. We could help train your new force sensitives as well as build friendly relationships with each other."

Jack had expected Qui-Gon to ask to take Anakin. The man however threw him a curve ball and asked for permission for the jedi to build on his planet. He wouldn't mind it however their would have to be a few ground rules. "Truthfully I had expected you would want to take me brother for training at the jedi temple in Coruscant to which I would have had to refuse you, but I don't particularly care if the jedi want to build and out post on my planet. Their of course would have to be some rules established before your people would be allowed their but I am sure the council and I can hammer out the details when we arrive."

The truth is Qui-Gon had thought about asking to take the boy but the jedi had to weigh his options and one person versus a planet of people was not really a choice. The ride came to and end quickly as the group made landfall right next to the Naboo ship. The Queen's guard had been on high alert as the ship was approaching however the Mandalorians that had been with them didnt even flinch as they could sense who was on the approaching ship.

After the ship landed things began to move quickly from there. Qui-Gon and Padma quickly explained what the plan would be just as Jack made his way into her chambers. The queen thank him for the assistance before she directed her people to moving supplies onto his ship.

Jack took this chance to meet with members of the Demon dogs who he hadn't seen in over a year. They all joked and enjoyed each others company. They even teased Anakin about his obvious crush he was developing on Padma. Much to the slightly dismay of the girl herself. With the crew working though the night everything that needed to be transferred over had been, and they were preparing to leave the planet.

Jack however was feeling slightly cheated he was sure Maul would have attacked by now...and as if the universe had been waiting for it que Darth Maul came shooting over the horizon on his speeders bike.

Many of the Queen guards panic as they quickly tried to get the rest of the royal staff on the ship. Only the two jedi and Mandalorians looked remotely calm. Jack took a step forward and looked at his men. They knew he wanted to fight this alone so they entered the ship with the rest. Padma had been trying to get Anakin on board with her however the small biy shuck his head and removed her hand, "Look Padma I will not lie I think you are really pretty and I like talking to ,but I am Mandalorian and the brother of the Mand'lor unless he tells me to get in the ship I will stand by with him for battle. So please just wait for us on the ship besides Its not like who ever that is stands a chance against my brother."

Padma who had been hesitant before sighed and looked the boy in the eyes,"Alright but you have to come back unharmed...you don't get to tell a girl she is pretty then run off and die you hear me." Anakin just laughed then but on his helmet me as he made his way off the ship and stood next to us brother and Sharia.

Qui-Gon was about to tell everyone he would take this fight when Jack stepped forward,"I have got this Master Jedi just sit here and take notes." Undoing his cloak Jack's armor shined in the sun. He reached behind him and pulled out his two light saber just as Maul's speeder came to a stop in front of him.

Maul wasted no time as he jumped from the speeder igniting his lightsaber and he attacked Jack. Jack responded in kind by igniting his sabers as well and rolling underneath the attack. As Mual turned to face Jack he was hit with force push from the man an sent flying 25 yard from him. After rolling for a bit Maul stumbled to his feet just in time to see Jack attacking from the air have force leaped to his position.

Maul parried the attack before igniting both ends of his lightsaber. Jack lite up his other saber as well as the two continue battling. Swipes, lunges and parries filled the battle field with both side moving progress faster and faster. Enhance by the force their movements became a blur. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan stood then in awe at the sight. There would be few jedi who could even match his speed let only his skill.

For Jack things were not nearly as fast as they seemed for everyone else that's to his super solider enhance he had been given the legendary spartan time, and could see every moment Maul was making and defend accordingly. He could see that Maul was running out of steam quickly.

Maul must have realized that he could not win so with his remaining strength he tried to force Jack to his knees with and over hand strike. Unfortunately for Maul Jack was atlest 5 times stronger than a normal Man and with the added benefit of the force took the hit like it was nothing leaving the tried sith vulnerability to a direct force push. Sending the sith fly about 89 meters away.

Struggling to get up Maul face showed absolute horror, "What are you!" He shouted. Jack just laughed as he turned and headed to his ship,"I am Mand'lor cross my path again sith and I will kill you." Still laughing as he entered the ship Maul could feel his emotions raging. He had never felt so humiliated I his life. He would repay this humiliation a hundred times over if it was the last thing he would do.