On Dangerous Ground (Open to All)

[lightbringer]

::Sensing imminent danger the crowd begins to fade away from the fight to come.::

:: One man, a stocky looking fellow no more than a few years older than me comes straight at me while the other two circle around behind me....::

::Their plan had one major flaw, they did not take into consideration that I would advance on the lone man coming straight at me which is what I most certainly did. I had decided right from the outset that I would use only my hands and feet leaving my lightsaber for more serious conflicts.::

::I quickly close on the young man... he swings wildly for my face...with lightning speed I spin past the incoming blow bringing my left arm out straight to deliver a vicious spinning back-fist to his temple, dropping him like a sack of rocks upon the hardwood floor...where he lay motionless...::

::I feel a slight tremor within the force alerting me to the kick headed directly at my lower back, once again I spin around bringing my left arm up to cup his ankle sending it skyward, while swinging my right arm out wide; my fingers fully extended with the exception of my index finger which was pointed downward to deliver a ridge-hand to the cottony tissue of the man's throat. He hunches over clawing at his throat, gasping for air...::

::I turn around to a fist sailing towards my face, and with a sick cracking sound I fly backwards landing hard on my stomach, I quickly windmill-spin my legs to get back to a standing position... He comes at me with a flying front kick, I side step his foot and deliver a close-line sending him flipping backwards landing on his head... I place my foot on his neck and apply minimal pressure...::

"Gather your friends and leave quickly! Blink twice if you understand."

::The brigand quickly blinks twice... I remove my foot and allow him to gather his semiconscious mates. They head for the front door as fast as their injuries would allow... I start back towards the bar, grab a napkin and wipe the trickling blood from my nose, I glance up locking onto the bartender with a steely gaze....::

"NOW, where were we?"

[Lakkerun Joh'had]

*I keep meditating, until a hear the sound of a force field being deactivated. Three guards come in, flanking Celrek. i stand up to greet them.*

Me: Ah, Celrek Sarayan, my favorite captor! How goes it, my man?
Celrek: How do you know my name?
Me: *shrugs* Jedi tricks, I guess. Now then, what do you need?

*Celrek comes forward and steps next to me. I stand my ground*

Celrek: Tell me why you Jedi are here.

*i shrug, and Celrek attempts to punch me, but i block it with my open palm and clasp his hand in my grip*

Me: Please refrain from striking me. And im a bit tired of this, so Im busting out of here.
Celrek. Heh. Fat chance...Seize him!

*the guards pull out their stun batons and rush me. I decide not to use lethal force, and use a Force Wave that sends all four of them back. I step out of the cell and walk towards them. I make sure they can hear me, then speak again, layering my voice with Force Persuade*

"Go inside the cell and activate the force field. Then destroy the console"

*they nod vigorously and they all rush into the room and activate the force field. i turn and leave them there as i wander down a dimly lit corridor*

[Lady Zahra/Jules]

*The Phoenix though some distance away manages to catch this conversation between the Jedi and the bartender and smiles beneath her mask.*

So, someone had caught a Jedi and another was trying to find him. How precious and sweet.I wonder who this Jedi is they are searching for.

*She saunters up to the bar and places some credits on the table motioning to a bottle on the wall without saying a word. Her voice she wanted to hide for now though she could disguise it. Patrons stared at her masked figure and chuckles to herself.*

[Lakkerun Joh'had]

*I stealthily walk down the poorly-illuminated halls, and stand stock-still as a guard approaches. He doesnt seem to notice me, but he'll find out about whats happened once he sees the men in the force cage. i quickly take him from ehind, hold onto his neck, and sqeeze his pressure point, letting him drop like a stone before he can make a move.

I exhale deeply, then set his limp body over towards the wall in the shadows. I decide then that I need to get out of here as quickly as I can, and I run down the halls, making quite a commotion, but by using Force Speed, I outrun them all, and escape through a set of back doors into an ally. I run towards the streets and lose myself in the crowd after that*

[lightbringer]

:: The bartender raises his hand with his index finger pointing to the air as if to signal "just gimme a minute"... he turns and disappears through a hidden door behind the bar...he appears a moment later holding a small black object in his hand....::

Neebon: "Here take it, now leave before you cause any more damage to my bar!"

::I grab the datapad and turn to leave; a masked figure catches my eye, the humanoid atleast appears to be female judging from the way she carries herself. I give her a quick once over to deduce her intentions... confident that she isn't a threat I slide the datapad into my jacket pocket and head for the door...::

[lightbringer]

::After leaving the "Bucking Rancor" far behind I duck into a nearby alley to inspect the datapad....::

::The datapad is filled with names and places...one of the names catches my eye "Celrek Sarayan" it would appear that there was a great deal more to this mission than we had thought!::

::After getting all the information I can from the datapad, I drop it back into my jacket pocket and head towards the mouth of the alley-way. The second I step out onto the street, an explosion blasts me from my feet sending me several meters into the air... I call upon the force to slow my descent... my landing was soft, but my legs buckle under the weight, I struggle to right myself, my legs slowly gather their strength just in time to dodge a blaster bolt headed directly at me. I roll to my left and come up running. I command my lightsaber into my hand ready to deflect the incoming blaster fire....but none came?::

::Just when I thought the worst was over I hear the sound of a repulser lift above the building behind me.... Swoop bikes! I think to myself in horror...::

[Lakkerun Joh'had]

*After wandering the streets for all of a minute, I hear a loud explosion and instantly realize that somethings amiss. (although it isnt hard to tell.) I use Force Speed again and rush thru the people, keeping my hands near my sabres, until I sense something...Kain! i find his mind through all the other scurrying civilians, and deduce where he is.

I run down the street and stop suddenly at the Bucking Rancor. I look around and see Kain stooped in an allyway, ready for combat.*

"Kain! Kain, look out behind you!"

*I run over to Kain and grab him by his robe, then pull him over on the other side of a building, where a bit of cover remains*

"Kain, what is happening? Fill me in, quickly"

[sophiam]

/me A star fighter of unknown configuration flies overhead (litereally) and lands nearby. The cockpit opens and Kabal steps out. He unfolds to his full height, almost seven feet, and looks around.

[Lakkerun Joh'had]

*I look at the ship in almost a stupor i think to myself about what the f*ck is going on, and, keeping my back to the wall, i look towards the man walking out of the ship. i speak to him in a loud voice*

"Could this day get any worse? Alright, who are you?"

[sophiam]

/me Kabal walks towards him, his heavy boots clunking on the floor.
Kabal. Who is your Master, Jedi?

[Lakkerun Joh'had]

*i stand up straight, not a hint of emotion on my face as i speak*

"I dont have a Master, I am already a Jedi Master. I only serve the Council. Is there someone youre looking for? Because Ive never seen you before in my life, and we dont really have any time!"

[sophiam]

/me As he gets closer Duncan can hear his voice better, and it is obvious that it is no longer generated by his own vocal chords.
Jedi Master Zex Marquise Peacecraft.
/me He comes to a halt in front of him, standing more than head and shoulders above.

[Lakkerun Joh'had]

*i stand for a moment and think about it.*

"Zex...Marquise..Peacecraft. A Jedi Master, you say?"

*Kabal nods his agreement*

"Well, I havent heard of him. Why, may I ask, do you need him?"

[sophiam]

/me Kabal looks down at Duncan and grumbles. He turns away and heads for his fighter.

[Sarah Gilliam/Heather Felton]

*Celestia comes around the corner where Duncun and Kabal are.* Good Afternoon...Duncan.....*She looks toward the tall man.* And you are?