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Star Wars: Clone Wars --Knightfall Pt 3--

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Serra Keto became separated from her master, Cin Drallig. During a fire fight with the clone troopers of the 501st the clones had begun using AT-RT’s to breach holdouts in the large hallways where the Jedi were able to hold their own. The Jedi knights slammed damaged pillars to the ground to provide themselves cover. The troopers had no choice but to engage closer...which is not a primary option when confronted by Jedi knights.

While squads advanced, large and small pieces of marble, levitated by the force, gained momentum hailing towards the white clad armor. The large chunks toppled handfuls of troopers with tremendous effect. Smashing armor and bone a like with no effort. The more experienced Jedi used smaller stones to hit acute targets like the black crevices between their enemies armor plating. Sabers provide a quick death, blaster bolts brought a decisive demise, but jagged rocks and glass… this was a war for survival where any advantage was being used. Glass visors cracked on impact with such force blood often had no choice of escape but through the thin faceplate or vents. In an effort to regain momentum, charging AT- RT’s hurled themselves into the Jedi defenses; dispersing pods of knights as they dove out of the way.

Charging into the fray they did just that. Some pilots were sliced, beaten, even dislodged from their seats, but the two legged machines continued a few more steps before toppling over itself or slamming into the breastworks. The window was given for troopers to have just enough time to rush through the chaos and take advantage by swarming the knights; overwhelming them with concussive bursts and tearing them down with rapid fire. Skilled Jedi were able to reflect and aim bolts back into the clones, but once close enough…seldom did any knight escape unscathed…It took nearly an hour and several platoons to gain access to Cin Drallig’s corridor. This matter soon would require the skills of Lord Vader himself.

After being separated Padawan Keto mistakenly made her way toward the main beacon thinking it would become a Jedi stronghold. Instead she stumbled into Anakin surrounded by clone troopers. In her best attempt to foil whatever plot was going on; the determined female padawan cocked her arms back then sent her double sabers spiraling into the clone squad. Reclaiming her sabers with the force, she turned and sprinted down the thin hallway towards the data room.

Blue light flashed her silhouette across the room. She climbed above a hologram table and waited, facing the door. The padawan paused with bated breath, her ears tensed, keen to the echoes that swirled around her. Blaster fire, screams, thunderous booms to and fro. The Force was becoming laden with pain and misery. A figure emerged from the shadows. Keto shouted at her pursuer, “You shouldn’t have come here!” Vader showed a minor grin, the blue illuminating the grin beneath his cloak, “Ahh..Serra, Cin Drallig’s greatest pupil has come to greet me.” The two charged one another, each seeking retribution.

Bright light flashed when their blue and green blades struck; illuminating her attacker’s face. “Skywalker?!” she gasped in disbelief as she stammered back. In a state of confusion her hands began to tremble at the prospect of such a unfathomable betrayal. The pair had fought together a handful of times, each saving the others life on an occasion or two. Her initial focus which had enabled her to help Drallig defeat dozens of clones was now shattered with each emotional pulse of her heart. Her arms flexed as she raised her sabers engaging the fallen Jedi with emotional swings and parries. Vader’s attacks became less rigid in order to absorb less shock from her strikes. Fluid parries gleamed her blades away from him wasting her energy with each strike. Holo-monitors sparked as her sabers slashed through their mechanics leaving a momentary orange glow through the molten metal. When one green blade ricocheted off the sith’s blue blade, her other was brought forward to keep him constantly on the defense.

Vader indulged the padawan for several bouts. Though she was formidable, she did not have the skill nor endurance to best him. Keto began to pepper Vader with sharp witted insults in an attempt to distract him from his forceful defense. The pupil’s right arm began to fatigue. Her focus forged through the pain as her strokes became more and more limbering. Burning within her muscles stretched down her arm. Sensing the change, Vader used this to his advantage. His blue blade lunged forward at an alarming rate. Keto’s eyes bulged as the glow brightened near her face! Vader’s blade was diverted with a swift turn of hers. Darth Vader allowed the force she had thrown into her block to push his saber away. The Sith added force to the recoil turning his unsuccessful attack into a spin in which he added his own strength. In an instant complete silence aside from the soft hum availed… Vader’s cloak made a slight swoosh as the dense brown material swiftly left the metallic floor spiraling up. The clatter of battle was inaudible with no sound, but the lonely whir of her illuminated blades..time seemed to slow. Keto’s eyes focused on the blue blade returning in her direction, the sound growing, brought her back to reality. Her waist twisted to bring her strongest arm to bear, reinforcing the aching burn within her right arm.

A great hiss echoed throughout the room with the impact of clashed swords! The muscle’s resistance waned dangerously; which brought her right arm to collapse, hitting her body as her second blade came to reinforce the faltering right. Vader’s menacing, prideful grin grew. Keto looked for a reprieve..even if only for a moment, she needed something to break the onslaught.

Using her left-hand she slid her blade down Vader’s, dangerously close to his hilt. Vader having lost his hand one time to Dooku reacted stronger than a typical swordsman would have otherwise. The padawan out stretched her fingertips hastily, then curled them tearing a large motor from the wall. The device which previously powered the bright holo-displays flew towards the pair. Vader leapt back before the large device smashed into the floor throwing a cloud of dust with sparks into the air.

Darth Vader used the force in a swiping motion to clear the cloud before him. Keto’s boots clicked as she landed far above on balcony platform that lead to another corridor. “What? AHH…” a panicked scream cut short. Vader darted around the massive piece of equipment and vaulted himself up over the railing where the young Jedi fled. Ahead of him was a sliding door attempting to close, but rebound off a recently dispatched clone, the orange hue that emanated from his armor still apparent. The Sith walked through the door smashing it back.

The hall was narrow. Light flickered at the end of the access hall as he neared the end. Stepping out Keto’s green blades ignited as she thrust herself towards Vader, pinning him to a large column. Her right hand moved slowly to decapitate the Sith, but her attempt failed when he dodged out of the way. He jutted out his fist knocking her back with the force. The determined padawan toppled over a railing and fell down a number of meters. Upon hitting the floor, her lungs forcefully exhaled with a grunt.

She lay facing up…her eyes tightened, breathing coarse and harsh. She could see Vader approach the white railing above, his hand’s posture acting as though balancing a stick. Keto’s eyes widened when she realized the pillar she sliced through was levitating towards her. Vader smiled before he dropped the immense pillar down upon her, smashing her without hesitation. Not even a scream was made.

Vader stood alone in the vacant hall. The battle raged in distant halls. For now only his breath lingered.

KKkkrsshhh (his comlink activated) “General! We request your assistance in the main atrium! Cin Drallig is…..SHHIIiisssss..”

The message dropped silent following the hiss of a lightsaber. Taking a last look at the growing pool of Keto’s blood, Vader turned again down the narrow hall towards the ongoing struggle. Cin Drallig’s presence within the force was strong. Vader searched for a void forming amongst his troopers..there he would find Master Drallig…
Next chapter of the 501st onslaught during the temple raid.

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jedi=roaches, smash em with marble