Star Wars: Rebels of the Stars (COMPLETED/BEING EDITED)

Chapter 31: Liberation Of Krubilax

Anoles and I race through the shadows of the streets as the sun sets, before a pair of stormtroopers grabbed our arms and yanked up into a building. "About time." Anoles sighed as Wen and Z took off their helmets.

"We found the rebel. And where the Empire is hiding their majesties." Wen informed us.

"Nice hair." Z gave a stupid smirk, nudging my shoulder.

"Oh shut up you," I took it off and shoved it into his face, laughing.

"Meet our friend. Who I can't understand." Wen motioned to a white haired, white eyed man with facial scarring and a series of golden pieces of metal above one eye. I recognized him immediately.

"Asha?!"

'Hello Mira.' Asha signed to me, smiling softly.

"Wait, you know him?" Anoles asked, a bit surprised.

'Asha, what are you doing here? I thought you were with Master Vulkri.'

'I was, however, shortly after you left, I joined the Rebellion. Don't worry. Amalia is safe.'

"Mira, what is he saying?" Wen interrupted, dizzy from the swiftness of our hands signing the constant dance of Basic Sign Language.

"We're just catching up."

"He said he knew were Cocu and Cisag were. Or, motioned it anyways."

'I do. They are locked up in the prison below the castle. The others are prepared to assist the people raid the castle in five minutes and flush out the Empire.'

I looked at the others, "They're in the castle. In the dungeons. There's a plan. Lead the way Asha." I motioned for him to go.

Z commed Gor, who joined us just before we went into the back gate.

The thousands of humans, togruta, twi'leks, and other species that lived in the city beyond the castle gates were armed and divided in half. Half were up front, protesting and distracting the troops, while the other half was going through the back entrance.

The troops in the back met with the furious citizens of Krubilax, and as they charged at the shooting stormtroopers, there were many grenades thrown as the long lines of the enemy came out, one after another.

I powered on both sides of my lightsaber and blocked the blasts from hitting me and the others behind me. Feeling a blast hitting my saber behind me, I turned around to see that I was surrounded.

I breathe and power off my lightsaber, standing up straight with my eyes closed. Hearing a click, I jumped up and dodged the bolt as others fired.

Powering back on my saber, I sent them flying back to the owners, either hitting the thin armors the troops wore or the blasters themselves.

I wasn't proud that it cost lives, but in this situation it was unpreventable. I landed and made my way towards the castle entrance, where Asha and Z were fighting the troopers there, while I took any down on the way there.

'You two go in!' Asha signed between punching the troopers or firing at them, 'Middle cell. I'll hold them back!'

I nodded and grabbed Z's hand, racing through the halls, not seeing any troopers as we found the cell.

Cocu, the queen, who I had only seen once before, heard us coming and got up, going next to the electric bars. "Hello? Who's there?"

"Don't worry, we're here to help you." I looked at the keypad.

"The code is 1512627." She told me as Cisag got up and walked over.

I typed the code in and pressed enter, before a blast hit the pad and shorted it out, sparks flying from it.

"Well, one of them can shoot!" Z shouted, and started firing at the stormtroopers who were coming pouring in through both ends of the hall, boxing us in.

I took and powered my lightsaber back on from my belt, blocking the blaster bolts.

Using the force, I picked Z up and shoved him over the troopers towards the now open door, "Get help! GO!" I ordered him, blocking the blasts.

As the stormtroopers closed in around me, half of them followed Z as the sounds of his blaster firing echoed down the halls.

Closing my eyes, I slashed with all my might, tears streaming down my face as I heard the bodies hit the floor.

Soon, many citizens ran in and froze upon seeing the lifeless bodies.

I panted and took a step forward, my knees shaking, before I collapsed to my knees.

So many lives, innocent or not. Gone. Because of me.

I broke down sobbing, and felt someone's arms wrap around me.

Asha grabbed my lightsaber and cut open the cell as their royal majesties left through the hole.

More troopers, including General Belsebeau, came down the hall. "Stop them!" He ordered, and the callow troopers foried.

The citizens ran past me and Z, taking down the troopers while screaming a war cry.

The cowardly general retreated for the ships, as did many of the troopers, leaving the planet as the citizens cheered.

Z held me and helped me up as I felt faint. "Mira, it's going to be ok. I know how you feel. I know you're upset with yourself, but you had to do what had to be done. Stand up straight, take some deep breaths. We are going to see the king and queen. I promise that once we're off the planet, you can cry on my shoulder all you want." He whispered under his breath, and I nodded, doing as he said, calming myself down.

Wen, Anoles, and Gor saw us as we came in as they talked with the king and queen as Asha was nearby.

"I wanted to say thank you. For rallying the citizens and saving us and the planet itself." Cisag smiled at me and Z.

"No, thank you for letting us do our job." Zart smiled, and I gave a small half hearted one.

"Well, I know it's your job, but we believe that you should receive a small token of our gratitude." Cocu handed over a small medal, then hugged me. "I saw how much what you did hurt you. You were braver than I could have ever been. Be strong." She whispered into my ear.

I hesitated and hugged back, "Thank you..." I whispered back.