An Unexpected Alliance

[Six]

-Nar Shadda-

Colorful scenery and a plethora of charcters, scum and rich men alike, Nar Shadda was as lively as ever. Though many view the planet as a cesspool Mihael was always fond of the place, being more of a city person and ocasionally dropping by Nar Shadda for it's rich night life. Although this visit might prove different and something more than a simple relaxation trip. Nar Shadda is a place where rumors tend to spread, especially if one is not careful to remain hidden, and one of those rumors caught Mihael's ears. A Mandalorian man has gotten into a skirmish with a few local gang members and left them... in bad shape. The man was apparently asking around for a certain slave. Regardless Mihael saw a certain potential in this individual for his own agendas but wanted to see it with his own eyes first.

He didn't think it would take long for him to find the Mandalorian as the man was obviously not trying to keep a low profile, he only needed to reach him before the rest of the gangs did.
The sounds of loud yelling, and stuff being knocked down echoed through one of the streets, it was clear that a chase was going on. As if it was the will of the Force a man that could be the one Mihael was looking for was headed his way..

@The Maelstrom

 

[Korun]

He was beginning to think that it would have been safer to march into some Hutts place of business and throw some credits around then deal with this lot. Trying to be discreet only earned the dislike of one gang and it seemed the rest had taken it as a bit of a challenge who could get him first. The fools needed a better hobby. Krif them all. It was good practice, but he had the disadvantage of not knowing his terrain and kept weaving his way through backstreets only to seem some other people who looked ready for a good brawl.

Now here he was jogging away from several 'hunters' mulling over his decision to not kill the lot of them and leave the local gangs to sort themselves out. Didn't he hear someone say there was no PDF? Then he saw a considerably more dangerous white haired man seemingly waiting for him. Krif. He unsheathed his vibrosword "Well if your looking to get kriffed lets be on with it already. Got stuff to do today."

 

[Six]

The source of the noise was getting closer and in a matter of seconds a tall dark tanned man was a few meters in front of him. He was outrunning his chasers and he seemed to be a bit frustrated. This thought was indeed confirmed as soon as the man drew his sword, determined to go through anyone in his way..

Mihael chuckled a bit before speaking
''No my friend, i do not intend to slow you or even hand you over to those thugs'' he spoke in a low smug voice, a little uncharactersitic for his effeminate features.
''But we really shouldn't be conversating here in the middle of the streets, they're gonna catch up to you any moment. Come..'' He said as he made his way into an alley on his right. ''There is an old warehouse here, i probably know this place better than you''
As he was finishing the sentence the yelling of the gang members was getting louder, they were getting closer...
''Or you can try to outrun your chasers by yourself on their own home turf.''

 

[The Maelstrom]

HIs eyes narrowed a moment and glanced back behind him. "I should just go dice up the bastards but those slugs might take offense to that. Well show me this warehouse of yours. Any funny business and I can just go back to Plan A." giving the sword a bit of a twirl just so there were zero misunderstandings. He had enough of those today. "Well lead on I not much for stabbing in the back for no reason."

Not that he had any other choice. He would be ahead if the.. thing was truly helping and if not he was no worse off save a couple more of whities buddies to work over. THEN he would stab the whity in the back cause he well and truely deserved it. Following Mihael along as Korun was eager to get off the street for a time.

 

[Six]

The rugged man complied with Mihael's suggestion and followed him into the alley where they soon came in front of a large rusty door. The leather covered skinny boy slided the door with ease and entered the warehouse. The only things residing there were empty metal crates and the only thing lighting up the warehouse was light from the many street signs and lamps of Nar Shadda.
Though not fully lit up the place was definitely not too dark to see and move around.
Mihael walked around the warehouse slowly, making it's way to the center.
''Here we are! You are most certainly not from around these parts...'' he stopped mid sentence as he saw the look of distrust on the man's face ''Ah i see you still see me as your enemy.. To be fair if i was associated with those thugs they would probably already be here right ? And if i was aiming at attacking you or something along those lines i would have already done it by now right ? But i get it, Nar Shadda is a home to all kinds of scum, you can't really trust a random guy you met on a street a minute ago.''
Mihael seemed relaxed, he did not show any signs of malice intent towards the man ''Anyway now that we're not out in the open, my name is Mihael. And if you don't mind me asking stranger, what did you get yourself into with those thugs ?''

 

[Korun]

Eyed the crates then looked around as they approached the center, some people had no love for mandalorians and double checked just to be sure there were no snipers anywhere. Satisfied he put away his sword finally and looked to Mihael. "PLots upon plots it can be at times. Some are simply more patient to strike then others." at the mention of random guy he gave Mihael a once over just to be sure and figured he was until proven otherwise what he was.
"Korun." he paused a moment then shrugged outwardly. "Figured if someone was looking for a slave it would be a good place to start. Not like dealing in legal goods is Nar Shadda namesake."

He shrugged again and looked to the slim figure "So what is it you want?" sure it was blunt but that was the way he was.

 

[Six]

The man was short spoken and quick to the point. His words only confirmed that he was the Mandalorian whom he heard the rumors about the other day.
''Well you are a man of a few words'' Mihael said as laughingly. ''Actually i heard about you. Rumors spread pretty quickly here especially if you're not careful about keeping a low profile. And hate to break it to ya but you're kinda bad at that'' he spoke in a friendly manner wanting to stay on the big guy's good side.

Mihael walked a few steps towards one of the crates, the leather hanging around his legs flapping as he moved. He took a seat on of the metal crates.
''What i want ? I oftenly come here in search of either fun or supplies, i like the city vibe, it calms me.'' his eyes closed and he took a breath through his nose as he ended the last sentence. Slowly opening his eyes he spoke yet again ''Running into you was simply a coincidence and if you are asking why i helped you... well nothing is gained if those thugs get you and from the rumors you sounded way more interesting than them my friend. So naturally when all of you were litteraly running towards me i chose to lend you a hand. That enough for you ?'' he asked in a non provocative manner.

''So we know you're not from around here, and that you're looking for a slave. Aaand that you are more than willing to risk your own safety in this search of yours. Tell me.. Korun was it ? If you don't mind me asking, who is this person to you, what does he or she represent to you. I can only assume it's someone important if you're willing to put yourself at such risks.''

Spoiler

''Perhaps i can help you.''

 

[Korun]

Korun confirmed Mihail assessment with a simple "Mhmm" raising a eyebrow about his low profile skills.
"We all have our skills. Being chatty for me? Not so much. Rumors have their uses too. You are here aren't you?" was it a ploy of his own? He could claim he was that clever but truthfully he did as he willed things sort of worked out for him thus far. As the man moved to take a seat he found one of his own a respectable but not too far distance away and listened intently. "I have heard of stranger things so, for the moment, that is an ok reason."

He grunted and his eyes narrowed at the last bit. "I owe her a debt. How would one such as yourself help me? And why?" he rolled his shoulders a moment before crossing his arms. "What need of you for a soldier? Not much else reason to go looking for a man who thinks naught of trouble hmm? More important is why would we trust one another. Your the first person whose ever asked what I want. Sounds too good to not have a catch eh?" he did indeed prefer to talk little. His methodical manner of speaking made sure every word bore weight.

 

[Six]

''Maybe i just think we could have use of eachother.. The galaxy is a raw unforgiving place. Strong allies are a demand these days. And belive it or not even with all those warriors i had seen you seem to stand out.'' Mihael reached with the Force but not to probe, rather he simply reached out to feel the thoughts of Korun. Trying to get a sense of the man's past
''It's not like you couldn't use an ally, you said it yourself.. I'm the first one to ask you what you want'' Mihael said with a smile crossing his arms ''Maybe you were surrounded by short sighted fools all your life. Fools failing to see your potential, to see you as a human being, failing to see the true picture'' his deep voice getting a certain snake like hiss with the last sentence as the gleam in his eyes intensified.

''Now..'' his voice losing the hiss he continued ''You owe the slave a life debt? If she is a slave surely all her freedom has been stripped away from her and she has no saying in her desires. What reason would you have, you, a free man, to put expose yourself to risk just so you could fulfill this life debt ?
Is it a matter of honor i wonder.. or perhaps something more my friend, maybe you have certain feelings towards this woman ?'' Mihael asked sugestively but with a friendly tone. He felt obliged to answer Korun's question about how could Mihael help him.

''You really should learn not to judge everything by simple appearance my friend. For one, i am more familliar with Nar Shadda and i can obviously get around easily. But more importantly.. '' As he was speaking Mihael got up from the crate and walked a few steps turning his back to Korun.

Spoiler

''...Have you ever heard of The Force Korun..''

 

[Korun]

Raised a brief eyebrow at Mihail. He certainly didn't think of himself as much of a great warrior. A trained killer perhaps but certainly no warrior. Such as it as always been for him and such as he figured it would always be. "I am simply a weapon with certain human qualities at times." a bit of amusement in his voice as he told the truth of it. The true picture? Such a sweet talker this one.

"She is simply the only person I have ever owed anything and I intend to see the debt fulfilled by freeing her." he said with a shrug "Those who help me get paid in kind. Such is how the galaxy works.. well should work." eying Mihail as he stood and turned. He stood himself as this wasn't exactly a cookout amongst friends they were having.

"She may very well not be on Nar Shadda, but one has to start somewhere. Not many people don't know the Jedi and the Sith at this point given they taken to blasting the galaxy." he tilted his head slightly "Why do you ask?"

 

[Six]

''Ahh yes, i would be surprised if anyone did not know of them honestly. What exactly do you know of them ? I can only assume that a man of your caliber does not care much about their beliefs as long as they do not defy your own paths.. Am i right ? ''
Mihael now turned to Korun
''The slave woman, if you do want me to assist you i need to know more. Who is and she where was she last seen?''

 

[Korun]

Korun watched the man a moment as made a light sound of contemplation "I know both of them seem to think they have the right of it and usually that means both parties are wrong." shrugging once again even if Mihael didn't see it "Allies are allies. A good one is one that you can trust and has use don't you think?"
He rolled his shoulders and tilted his head "We were last together on a..." he paused searching for the word. "Black market gambling ship? Galactic south east of Coruscant. Tried asking the Republic and got some officialese talk of ongoing investigation. Apparently they didn't get the owner of the ship. As for the girl's name it is Jusopole, a twi`lek, blue. That is everything I know." at least everything he though he knew

 

[Six]

Walking across the warehouse with his hand on his chin seemingly in deep thought ''Well those kind of ships make a stop here often, and it's not unlikely for some slaves to exchange hands during these visits. And female twi'lek's usually end up in hands of promiment mobsters here serving as dancers and for..other pleasures''

Mihael's thoughts were interupted with the cracking sound of the door. From the dark a tall Zabrak male emreged.
''We were betting on who's gonna find you first tough guy, guess it's my lucky day'' the Zabrak spoke to Korun as he pulled out a blaster pistol and pointed him at the two. ''You really thought hiding around here with this white haired pipsqueak would help your escape from us ?'' he said to Korun while pointing at Mihael.

Mihael turned his head slightly towards Korun

Spoiler

''You say you've heard about The Force, but have you ever seen it...''

 

[Korun]

Nodded at Mihails thinking it was something along the lines he had been thinking as well. Spotting the Zabrak he rolled his eyes.
"Is there some sort of class gang members take to sound stupid?" he asked mihail before shaking his head in response to his question. "Not as far as I know."

 

[Six]

With a quick motion of his left hand he yanked the blaster pistol from the Zabrak's hand with The Force. The weapon flew across the room landing near Korun. Mihael lifted his right hand and the confused Zabrak was effortlessly lifted in mid air, clutching his neck. Slightly clutching his thumb and middle finger he was pressuring the man's airways with his Force grip.
With a smug grin on his face he tried to contain his urge to take sadistic satisfaction in this act of dominance and laugh out loud. ''You see how this worthless insect can't do anything ? Right now his entire life, the choices he's made, the things he has achieved are all meaningless and he can't to a single thing to help himslef other than squirm around.'' Mihael spoke in a deep sinister manner as the Zabrak was squirming for air ''He might have been a tough guy, maybe even a respected mobster among his peers, he may have had some females admire him and he may have enjoyed life thinking he was the top dog, nothing could touch him and his crew.'' Mihael laughed quitely before continuing ''Do you see how this creature is so beneath me? How i dominate every aspect of his life and people he's touched in this single moment? That is the power of The Force.. and Korun my friend...'' he turned to Korun and smiled in a friendly manner ''You haven't even seen a glimpse of it.''
Mihael clutched his fist swiftly and a cracking noise echoed through the warehouse. The Zabrak's neck was broken, and as Mihael released his Force grip, the now lifeless body fell on the ground

 

[Korun]

Korun watched the scene unfold in front of him. The hair on the ends of his arms standing out a bit and he blinked once as he could almost feel something. Was it the climate control of the warehouse? It made him shiver slightly as the Zabrak rose in the air. A tiny part of him dislike the whole scene. Sure he killed people, lots of people, but each and every one of them had died because he was better not because they were unarmed. A shudder went through him as a surge of force broke the man's neck. As the body crumpled to the ground he picked up the blaster and pocketed it. Then with a light hmm.
"And you my Sith friend? I find myself asking again what need a powerful individual as yourself needs with a simple man as myself?" he had certainly never heard of Jedi killing a man in such a manner. Course he had been busy with other things too.
Sure it was a bit testing but he figured he might as well lay down the whats what of their little.. alliance? Before Mihail thought to order him around like a pet. Friend or no friend.

 

[Six]

Mihael turned to Korun wanting to see his reaction to the scene that unfolded. The man seemed calm, surely he has seen a number of deaths during his time. ''I'm sorry that happened, but these people are scum, he would either shoot immediately or would just get a bunch of his friend up in here and we certainly don't need that kind of commotion.''
Taking a few steps and leaning onto one of the crates he continued ''Yes, i am Sith indeed, but i wouldn't consider myself a classic mindless sadistic animal, as most Sith are seen. I'd say i'm more insigtfull than that, and as such i can see a lot of potential in a man such as yourself. But that aside, a man does need friends... if they are powerful, capable and reliable than even better, would you agree?''

 

[Korun]

"A madman rarely thinks of himself as mad.." shrugging before continuing "That is not the issue here. If we are to be friends know I will do nothing to hurt the Dominion. I am sure you can understand that." he moved closer to the Sith so they were not more then a few feet apart. "We will need a way to talk without others finding out if this is to be a lasting friendship as you say and.." his eyes bore directly into the lithe figure "If this is some trick or you are trying to trick me. I will end you." Those last four words spoken with more emotion then the whole of the previous conversation put together.

 

[Six]

Mihael watched the man's dead serious face, but a mild friendly expression on his own face did not fade not even a bit. He could understand Korun, a man he just recently met is all of a sudden offering a hand of friendship to him and on top of it he is a part of the faction that is know for deceit and taking advantage of others. ''I understand your concern Korun.. hurting the dominion is not in my interests, if anything i'd be more than glad to aid the Dominion. And i am a man that thinks actions speak louder than words, and even though i just murdered a person that could potentially threaten your life...'' he spoke that last part of the sentence in a joking manner ''...i'd rather prove my words with actions. Listen, i might not know much about your life but you'd be surprised how many things one can deduce by just simple observation, especially the ones who wield The Force. And though i can't tell what transpired in your life quite exactly, it is clear to me what things you lacked... a friend, a brother. Not just a burden or a leech but a suplement, someone equal.'' Mihael chuckled a little bit ''Yes i know this sounds really dramatic, forgive me, i tend to do that from time to time, a character flaw''
He rose up from the crate and extended his arm towards the serious Mandalorian ''So, let's go get your twi'lek friend... partner?''