Dubrillion

[Piccolo]

Piccolo listened, nodding to Sal when Fett acknowledged her.

 

"I understand, that's one of the reasons why I came. I also wanted to see if things were going here as Mr. Daisaku ordered. I must admit, you've done a more than satisfactory job."

 

Though Piccolo's praise seemed somewhat subdued, Fett realized that meant a lot coming from Piccolo.

 

"I do have another motive, however. I wanted to see what you thought of my newest endeavor."

 

Piccolo pressed his wrist comm, and the Howling Runner's opened. Out bounded three nearly full grown vornskyrs, much to the surprise of nearby operatives. They easily outdistanced their pursuers, and made their way to Piccolo's location. Piccolo held up his hand, assuring the operatives it was okay.

 

"Meet Bossk, Zuckuss, and Fett."

 

The three growled menancingly, but Piccolo spoke quickly,

 

"Sit."

 

All three obeyed.

 

"Their training is going quite well. What do you think?"

[handofthrawn]

ShadowFett smiled underneath his mask. He recognized the names from retired bounty hunters. He approached the one called Fett and looked it in the eyes. Neither being flinched.

 

"What a marvellous creature," he said, his voice low. "You have done an excellent job taiming them. From what I know about Vornskrs, they are extremely agressive while they still have their tales."

 

Fett glanced down at the slash marks in his black armor. He remembered the Vornskr that had dealt him this blow while he had been collecting Ysalamiri for use in the Black Sun Citadel. That seemed like quite some time ago--so much had happened since then.

 

To be complemented such by Piccolo was still on his mind though. He was not used to such verbal acknowledgement, and he had worked with the half-trandoshan for quite some time now.

 

"Well, do you wish to come in? Maybe meet Sal Paradise, maybe check out the slave's marvellous work on this installation?" ShadowFett said, more to make conversation than to satiate Piccolo's curiosity, which he probably didn't even have right now.

[Piccolo]

Fett's knowledge of the vornskyrs impressed Piccolo. Each had had their tales removed, so they had been easier to control. What pleased him even more was Fett's admiration for his training of the three beasts. Piccolo tried not to value such praise, but in this case it was too difficult, he'd worked hard with them, and he wasn't even finished. ShadowFett was also right to say Piccolo had no interest in touring the facilities. He trusted Fett to handle it correctly, all he needed was a token view of the hangar bay to assure him. But he did have another idea.

 

"Perhaps you and Sal would like to practice some combat training . . ."

[Darth Searcy]

A small freighter emerges above Dubrillion. The pilot had the ion trail of the Howling Runner in his sights and sped down toward where Piccolos ship was.

 

The ship landed and Michael walked out followed by Vader and Dooku. He tried in vain to speak through his mouth. but only jibberish came out. So he used his only means of communication. Force messages.

 

Piccolo. Your mutation fluid was a succes I believe. Now I am alive and well. Now that you have saved my life, I am in your debt. What do you wish me to do.

[handofthrawn]

ShadowFett had begun to respond to Piccolo's suggestion when this terrifying thing walked out of a ship that had just landed at the base. He started to react, but Piccolo seemed to know the lizard.

 

"I would, uh, love to start some combat training with you and Sal. I'm sure we could all use the practice," he said, still distracted by the reptile that was approaching them.

 

He was actually quite surprised that the Vornskrs Piccolo had before him didn't immediately try to attack the thing. Piccolo had been quite thorough in training them.

[Piccolo]

The vornskyrs renewed their growling, the presence of a force user sending them into a near frenzy. Bossk, the most aggressive sprung to his feet, and began to move toward Searcy. Piccolo ordered it to sit back down. The vornksyr hesitated, driven by its innate sensitivity to the Force. A combination of Piccolo's stern orders, and the calm of Searcy's vornskyrs convinced it to back down. To be safe, Piccolo was forced to guide the animals back inside his ship. Once they were safely away, he spoke,

 

"ShadowFett, Sal, this is a Sith known as Searcy. He has decided to join with the Black Sun."

 

Piccolo faced the mutated creature, as he continued,

 

"I'm glad to see the procedure was a success."

 

Piccolo meant it. Searcy looked twenty times as powerful, though the lack of speeck could inhibit him in the future. Nonetheless, Searcy's transformation was impressive, and Piccolo had an urge to test his skills against it.

 

"We were about to enter into some combat practice, perhaps you'd like to join us."

[Guest]

-=Comm to Piccolo=-

Hello Piccolo, my name is John Rain. I contacted you to help your... faction, and better the numbers of the Black Sun, if you accept, I can meet you there, or where I am anywhere. Thanks, John.

-=End Comm=-

[Darth Searcy]

The mutant watches as the Black Sun bounty hunter escorts his vornskers back tothe Howling Runner. Vader and Dooku merely sat on their haunches and guarded Michael. Their eyes were always scanning the terrain, searching for enemies.

 

I would like to get some time to fight some humans in this body.

 

Michael starts walking beside Piccolo toward a training area.

[Piccolo]

Piccolo sent a reply comm to John Rain:

 

"Yes, we can meet. Come here."

 

He turned his attention back to Searcy,

 

"Well, I'm not a full human, but I'll try to accomodate."

 

Piccolo followed Searcy and the others to the training area. He hadn't had a chance like this for a while, so he couldn't help being excited. ShadowFett and Sal were no doubt could fighters, but it was the chance to test himself against a creature like Searcy that really got his blood boiling.

 

"So how shall we do this? Everyone for themselves, or teams?"

[Guest]

John's ship lowered into the atmosphere of Dubrillion, as it softly landed, he was already placing his armor on top of his torso. He pulled his trousers up from his small storage, and pulled them up to his low waist. He sighed happily and exited the ship and made his way to the Dojo, he could tell by the old style of wallpaper and wood siding. He moved swiftly inside, as he saw the one that he had spoken to earlier. He moved close to him, and saw as he was about to take on someone, he waited, wanting to take on someone also.

[Piccolo]

Piccolo sized up the man he assumed to be John Rain.

 

"Welcome, I'm glad you have decided to join the Black Sun. We were about to engage in some combat practice, you can join us if you desire. This will serve as the beginning of your training I suppose."

[Guest]

It was happening oh so quickly. For fear of saying something pointless Sal kept her mouth shut. Now she would be training with some tough looking opposition. Sal turned to John Rain, hopeful that he would be less of a contender than the others.

 

She adjusted her posture slightly, discreetly shifting the weight of her body to improve balance. Her breathing slowed and she focused on the movements of the others. Tranquility came to her in the form of a memory. Paradise thought of the hours spent in the shipyard, fighting mechanics that worked for her father...It was all just for fun, they even made their own weapons. The mechanics taught her how to keep her wits about her, these contenders would teach her how to kill.

 

"Are there any rules we must adhere to? I would not wish to upset or offend anyone by breaking these rules."

 

 

 

(OOC: Apologies for the lateness of my reply...have been quite ill recently.)

[Kyu]

His ship entered into the atmosphere of Dubrillion, as he started to land he forgot to comm, but he remembered that he was already cleared by Smash's guards, and had no need to talk to another one of these fools, he wanted to fight, he wanted to kill. He moved into the Dojo, where he could tell another one before had just gone from the slight scent of spice, excellent. He moved in, walking to a green-lizard like creature, he spoke, quick and to the point.

 

"Smash sent me, I am here to train." He waited.

[handofthrawn]

ShadowFett watched as several more people arrived. This was going to be quite a turnout. As Kyu arrived there were six people on Dubrillion at the moment. To think that not long ago he had been alone.

 

He greeted Kyu, "Welcome. I am ShadowFett of the Black Sun. We were just going to try some combat training, and I find that it is the best way to get to know someone. Want to join us?"

 

Fett turned next to Piccolo. "I think a nice team battle is in order here. What if we pit you and myself against all four of the others--to show the strength of the more experienced operatives. The only rules are no killing anyone else, just get them unconcieous or to admit defeat."

[Kyu]

"Of course, and your idea sounds pretty good, two against four sounds excellent."

 

Kyu smiled underneath his cloaked mouth, he waited, and watched as they prepared the duel.

[Piccolo]

"Yes that will do fine."

 

Though he and ShadowFett were more experienced, Piccolo knew not to underestimate the newcomers. He knew nothing of John or Kyu's skills. However, both appeared physically strong. Sal had spoke of her training, she had the feel of someone comfortable in battle. Sal would be an entertaining challenge. All in all it appeared Searcy would be the most difficult. Sith always fought hard.

 

I designed all my weapons to battle Force-users. It's factoring in his mutation that makes it more complicated.

 

The anticipation of combat against the unknown thrilled him. But as always the outcome was not in doubt, he would win.

 

"Begin now."

[handofthrawn]

ShadowFett felt the thrill of battle enter his veins as the match started. Because he and Piccolo were outnumbered, they would have to fight defensively. He drew his Westar-34 blasters.

 

The blasters were made of a non-melting material, so he was not restricted by having them overheat. Therefore, he could fire as quickly and for as long as he wished.

 

He opened fire on one of the new comers, John Rain. The blasts were well-aimed and hard to evade. While he was firing he moved towards his half-trandoshan teammate and superior. He hoped that Piccolo's blast sheild could help them both, and when they were near each other they could watch all four of their opponents.

[Pinckz]

-=Comm To piccolo=-

 

I was told by Whyl to train at a training ground held on another planet by black sun operatives so I could eventually asisst the both of your organizations.

 

I am currently over the planet please notify if I have permission to land.

 

-=End Comm Mesage=-

[Kyu]

Kyu smiled, as his black cloaked self moved close to the ground, he was now what looked to be a big black blur, blending in with the ground, he removed his blaster from the side of his pants. He shot the electrical box, it shined bright, and then blew, turning the arena pure blackness, as Kyu was. He stashed his blaster and pulled out the sword, it wasn't a vibro-sword, but a very, very strong sword made of pure steel, and had a black diamond augmentation. He sneered, staying low to the ground, he picked out his target, the trandoshan.

 

Kyu knew that he had much skill underneath his small belt, but not enough in Kyu's way of performing, his... ninja-like ways. He moved slowly, staring over his enemy before he made a move, he could see in the dark, very well, almost as much as he could in day-light, but he really couldn't tell by the day-light, for he was really never out in it. He stepped in close, grabbing the Trandoshan with Kyu's left hand, pulling it away from his body to prevent him from pulling out any weapon that he had stocked on him. With Kyu's right hand he took hold of his left lapel and thrusted it up under his chin. His reaction was good: he stepped back with his left leg to regain balance and open up distance, from which he might be able to employ something from his older training as a rouge bounty hunter. But I wasn't going to give him that chance. Kyu caught Piccolo's right heel with his right foot and used Kyu's fist in his troat to shove him back in kouchigari, one of Kyu's older training, it was a basic judo throw.

 

Kyu backed up, holding up his guard, and waited for Piccolo to respond to his recent attacks.

 

((I saw you post other's actions, if you don't want me to post yours just say, and I won't.))

[Darth Searcy]

The eyes of Michael Searcy see everything that goes on, even without the lights. His infrared eysight gave him an edge over most people. But he knew Trandosdhan pysiology and wondered how a half and half would handle.

 

Vader, Dooku, head to that box above and be my eyes in the sky. Tell me if someone comes behind me and near me. Tell me if someone is about to shoot me. Now go

 

The Mertradons bound off and are soon in the box above the arena. Michael steadily walks throught he arena looking forward. His hooved hind feet maker a clip clop sound as he walks. His taloned front legs grippedtot he surface, holding on to anything they grab. He grabs his blaster rifle with his right hand and aims it forward. the former Sith switches the power setting from kill to stun. He would need to make some modifications to this gun.

 

Michael spots Kyu flip Piccolo over and he mentally smiles. A rookie taking on old Piccolo. Should I help or watch> I willw atch, so I can get to know these new humans.

[Piccolo]

OOC: I don't see that as posting other people's actions, that's the way I duel too

 

IC: Piccolo gave Will permission to land.

 

The hunter lay on his back recovering from the speed and power behind Kyu's attack.

 

He is highly skilled already. It looks like he won't need much training.

 

He was able to use Piccolo's body against him, an admirable skill. Piccolo blinked his eyes, the mechanical implants switching his vision to the infrared level. He flipped onto his feet, knowing it would be foolish to engage the warrior in hand to hand combat again. Kyu was trained in specific styles, and while Piccolo's implants gave him the advantage in speed and strength, Kyu had the upper hand in technique. He thumbed the switch on his blaster pack launching himself into the air. His pistols already drawn, he released a hail of fire at Kyu. Kyu was too fast to be hit, but the hunter never intended the laser blasts to reach their mark.

 

Piccolo continued his flight until he landed on the other side, some distance away. Kyu whirled, but Piccolo had already released his grappling hook. It wrapped around the new Operative's legs, as Piccolo took to the air again. Out of the corner of his eye he observed Kyu preparing to cut the cord as he was dragged. Piccolo was already a step ahead pressing the button on his wrist, and sending volts of electricity through the cord, into Kyu's body

[Pinckz]

Will landed in a spot l;ocated near the arena and had seen that they had started the training already ( apparently ) and wanted to join so being the divisor he is Will takes out a few gizmos and tweaks them then takes his DLT 20 Rifle and his knife with him and climbs to the top of the arena. Now Will may not be that skilled in combat, but he is tactics wise. He drops what appears to be a grenade into the arena yet this was not a real grenade per say. ( Will put a blind fold made of triple thick leather ) and said "let the agony begin" , The grenade sends out this huge flash yet this only happens to eyes ( unless they are covered in triple- thick leather, plastic, metal, steel, etc... but it has to be triple thick ). If you don't have that then your rods and cones in your eyes fry ( as my dad says, and he said they allow you to see ) and you are blind for 1 minute, but the entire place is covered in light ( not as strong though ) for that long so Will takes off his blin-fold and unleashes a torrent of laser shots and manages to shoot the people of the opposite team of him ( piccolo and Dart searcy I think?,... )so Will yells out loud, " so what was the object of this exercise again", then realizing he is in plain shot for darth searcy he jumps down with great agility from the top of the arena.

Edited October 2, 2004 by Guest

[Kyu]

The shocks tingled up to his spine, his back started to vibrate as he removed the sword that was in his other hand, he took a slice of the wrist grapple, cutting it instantly. The Trandoshan was annoyed by the events, but still expecting them from Kyu, he was a great fighter; it just took him time to figure out what to do next. He moved grapple still clinging around his foot; he pulled with all his weight, now standing completely upwards, waiting for the right time to pull. From Kyu's training, he had to run with two-hundred pound weights holding to his back, it was a very good exercise, and this time he would show why.

 

Kyu with his one free hand gripped the grapple upwards and pulled with all his might, Piccolo fingered the pistol trying to fire. With the other hand, Kyu brought the sword down as the grapple cord slithered lifelessly on the ground. He was now free, and it felt good. He now had to tune himself to an attacking pose. He wanted to make this fight last, and by that he couldn't use many of his old Ninja ways of killing.

 

Kyu rotated his heel, locking his left foot in place while he swung with his right foot at the bounty hunter's face. The attack was a great move, but it was easy enough to block it even if you never trained. Kyu took his weight off his left, and moved forward, walking in a crouched position. Kyu's eyes meet Piccolo's and that was the last time that would happen, he moved his left arm over Piccolo's right ankle, pulling it outwards, making him collapse to the ground. Kyu then used his right hand and applied pressure to the upper shin, he then slowly started to raised from the ground, releasing his right hand, he placed his foot on top and body slammed Piccolo, pulling his foot farther back then it should have been, he at least pulled it out of the socket.

 

Kyu's elbow entered into the stomach of Piccolo, hard. Kyu jumped off the body, watching and waiting for him to spring.

[Piccolo]

Kyu's attacks were skilled, as Piccolo had acknowledged to himself before. Piccolo was in a great deal of pain, but nothing more than he had suffered before. It was very difficult for Kyu to do much damage with just outright physical attacks. Piccolo's body armor was thick. The bounty hunter did indeed spring forth, but as he did so Will through his light grenade. The flash filled the room briefly, but fortunately Piccolo's bionic eyes were unaffected by the attack. They were more machine than biological. Piccolo didn't know how Kyu had faired, and he didn't wait to find out.

 

He brought his stun baton out, activating the weapon. He swung high, the attack easily avoided by Kyu. Kyu swung his fists at the bounty hunter as before, but this time Piccolo's was ready. His mechanically enhanced speed allowed him to catch the warrior's fist in his palm. Kyu was strong, but he couldn't match the strength of a bionic half Trandoshan. Without giving him time to pull any move on Piccolo, the bounty hunter used his full strength to toss Kyu towards the Sith known as Searcy.

[Kyu]

"Excellent work, my comrade." He said as Kyu placed his feet down, centimeters away from Searcy. He ran full speed, almost faster than the speed of sound, he was only a mere blur when Kyu's shoulder made contact with the upper chest of Piccolo knocking him down to the ground with a hard crash on his back.

 

Kyu lightened up, cracking his neck as he stood in correct posture, he put his hand down at Piccolo, offering help up. "I am very surprised with your skills, young one; you offer a lot of your services to the Black Sun. I feel honored to be by your side." His bulging arm hung, waiting for Piccolo to take it.

[Piccolo]

Young one?

 

Well, Piccolo was fairly young. But the man's tone made it sound like he was far older than he appeared. Piccolo gripped the man's hand allowing him to pull Piccolo to his feet. Despite the men's ferocious attacks, both were relatively unharmed. The hunter suspected Kyu had been easier on him than things appeared. Piccolo was still ready to practice with the others, but he figured a quick question wouldn't hurt.

 

"You have fought too well to be a mere human. What are you?"

[Kyu]

"I am a cyber-netic human, very complicated story, but that is why I move so fast, and can attack so fluently, but you my boy are more than what I, you are a great fighter, and seem to be a great man to be with for protection." Kyu smiled, and looked over to Searcy, and Will. He spoke to Piccolo first, "What do you say us two verses them two?" He waited.

[Guest]

Humiliated that she had not attacked once during the battle, Sal struggled with her eyes burning. During the attack from Will she had dropped to the ground and kneeled out of the way to listen to the fight. She worked hard to control her breathing. As it slowed she gave in to her fears and lifted herself to her feet, pulling a blade from her boot the length of her shin as she moved.

 

Giving a confident wink to ShadowFett, she stood on the tips of her toes. Paradise flipped over to where Piccolo and kyu stood. She had been knocked down once in this battle....Now she wanted action.

 

"Sorry I'm late. I was busy in the corner sharpening my teeth....Better late than never though."

 

With that she playfully knocked kyu off his feet with a low kick, slid back with the grace of a dancer and regained her stance....Gleaming blade at the ready.

 

"Now...who's side am I on again? hehe!"

[Kyu]

Kyu's eyes turned red with pure rage, he pushed both of his hands behind him, and jumped to his feet. "I think we got off on the wrong foot, Sal, perhaps I can show you the right way."

 

Kyu charged, Sal not ready with her admiring jokes stood in shock, not ready to defend, and already too late to fight back. Kyu withdrew his sword with his right, holding it, ready to fight, he knocked Sal to the ground and held the sword tip at her throat.

 

"Don't... do that again."

[Piccolo]

As Kyu grappled with Sal, Piccolo pressed the button on his chestplate. His left blaster sprang from its holster and he caught it in mid-air. With his knife against Sal's throat, Kyu had left himself unprotected, assuming he and Piccolo's fight was complete. Now the blaster's muzzle was pointed at the back of his head. Kyu could have knocked it from his hand, but if they'd really been fighting Piccolo already would have fired.

 

"You fought well Kyu, but you left your back unprotected. Never assume others are as honorable as you, I've made that mistake one too many times."

 

The metal plate in my forehead is evidence of that.

 

He twirled the blaster before sheathing it again. Piccolo realized his little show was more than just a lesson for Kyu, a man who probably already knew Piccolo's words.

 

No matter what the cost, I never lose.

 

It was a principle he refused to go back on. The bounty hunter turned his attention back to the battle and contemplated Kyu's offer. He was about to accept, when he got another idea. He smiled beneath his helmet,

 

"I'll take Searcy and Will."

 

With ShadowFett off fighting John Rain, Piccolo was confident he could not be heard by Fett.

 

"You two should try your luck against ShadowFett, I'm sure he'd enjoy it. And don't hold back on him, he can take anything you guys have."

 

Hey, it's not fair for me to be having all the action anyway.

 

Piccolo now turned to the Sith.

 

"I think you've had enough of a break."

 

Piccolo pulled his blast shield.