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Once again the rhythm, the beating heart of The Force pulled Artorigas across the galaxy, firs to Jakku, then to Ajan Kloss and now here, into near uncharted space at the edge of the galaxy. The watery planet of Ahch-to, endless oceans littered with small islands as far as the eye could see. The 'Wyvern' sailed through the sky a few kilometres above the flowing water, Artorigas sat his eyes closed, hands on the pilots controls letting The Force guide him through sky. Cydric sat next to him, his eyes scanning the instruments trying to spot what Artorigas was guiding the pair towards.

Finally the ship began to slow and descend as he the rhythm beat deepened. "There a small set of islands." Cydric called out pointing through the glass, opening his eyes Artorigas caught glimpse of the small islands, the sun rising just behind them. "Hopefully we find what we are looking for this time." He said, more to himself than the co-pilot.

He let Cydric handle the final landing process as he excused himself from the cockpit. A pair of his VD security droids stood in the living compartments to the rear of the ship, he gave the inanimate objects a look before heading over to the armouring stand set off to the right. He had a brief look at the island as they came into land and his full armour would be to bulky for the treacherous terrain so he stuck with the under tunic and gauntlets leaving the breastplate pauldrons today.

A bump signalled the ship had landed, followed quickly by the hiss of the landing ramp. Making his way to the exit, the two droids followed him down before setting up a guard on either side of the landing zone. Now where did the rhythm beat loudest...
 

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A calm breath left Toa while she meditated at the edge of one of the many islands. Something...new, but old, entered her mind through the Force. The purple Nautolan opened her glossy black eyes to see a ship way out in the distance land on another island. The Padawan glanced back at her fixed up T-65B and smiled.

Who else wanted to come to Anch-to? Occasionally, while the other Jedi masters had their backs turned, Toa would venture throughout the galaxy in pursuit of adventure. Yes, they Jedi Order made it clear that Toa was not to engage in causi by trouble on other planets- especially Taris. But they didn’t say anything about Anch-to.

Besides, this is where Luke Skywalker spent his time in solitude. Man, I don’t think I could ever be alone for that long. She loved the water- probably because she was a Nautolan- but she also loved how free it was. Nothing controlled the ocean except for the ocean. Kind of how Toa wished she could be. No masters, no more being ordered around by older Jedi with cool titles.

Toa took off her navy blue cloak and robes off so she was in her more water friendly white tang top before she dove into the ocean and began using the Force to propel herself even faster through the water. She was going to say hello to the newbies who dropped by, maybe get them to tell her stories about their travels and why the decided to come to Anch-to.
 

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Looking out over the craggy terrain, Artorigas could see signs of settlement and ancient ruins. It was a strange world and place for The Force to bring him to, unlike the others nothing of special note stood out. What was this place to The Force and to the artefact that he sought. He ran his hands through his hair pushing it back from his face, the sea spray was already hitting the back of the 'Wyvern', it would need a proper wash to make sure none of the salt stuck and began to eat away at the hull.

"Keep an eye out, contact me if you see anything. If you need activate the others." The primary security droid, a purple stripe across his chest nodded. "Roger, Roger." A further six of the droids sat deactivated within the ships hold. Though he doubted that would be of need, the droids were only there encase Artorigas encountered hostile locals.

The Rhythm and beating of The Force pulled him to a site beyond the pinnacle of the island, taking a deep breath of the salty air he began walking, his lightsabre hung from his utility belt the cloak from his armour pulled wildly in the wind.

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Oh how she loved the ocean. If she had the option, she would stay inside the current she swam in forever. Toa took her time while she swam to the islands with her visitors, swimming with the wild life and twirling around elegantly until she finally came across the island.

She did a layout underwater and then thrusted herself up out fo the water with the Force, taking some of the water with her at her feet. Toa landed on solid ground and she sighed happily after she had her fun. She noticed the ‘Wyvern’ on another ridge above her, so she climbed up the cliff side to see who was home. She stopped and kept her distance when she realized the security droids.

Who is this guy? She thought while she continued to spy on the ship. The Force was giving her a foreboding feeling though she didn’t seem to worry about it. It feels...familiar, almost. Her mind was then filled with past visions of her younger self. Toa shrugged off the “No-Go” feelings and decided to introduce herself to one of the droids that seemed to be activated.

“Hello there.”
 

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The VD Security droid turned abruptly as the alien appeared beside him. Raising its rifle to meet the women square in the eye. "Identify yourself!" He cried out from the speaker, the droid on the other side of the ship began to move over towards the women. Unbeknown to the alien inside, lights began to flash as the remaining droids began to power on.

Artorigas was halfway up the hillside when the comm on his belt began to beep. He was still in sight of the ship and was able to turn and spot the cause of the signal, some creature had appeared next to the ship. The Sith let out an audible sigh though only the Porgs near him would hear it as he made his way back down towards the ship. Opening the comm channel he went through to Cydric. "Close up the landing ramp, we have company." Artorigas pushed back the cloak so his saber was within easy reach if the need arise.

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“No need to be hostile- I’m Toa.” The Nautolan purposefully left out her last name. She waved at the droid with a friendly smile. Then, it hit her.

Damn it. I must’ve left it back at the ship. She didn’t make any movements to her hips where her lightsaber wasn’t present as to not draw attention to the fact that she was a Jedi. Toa didn’t know who owned the ship- they might hate Jedi. But at the same time she wished she had it in case things got a little spicy.

“What are a bunch of security droids doing out on Anch-to? Do you guys have a master? I came here because I needed a break from my, uh, family.” Toa brushed her tentacles back nervously, but the rest of her composure said she wasn’t frightened a bit.

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The droid kept its blaster rifle raised as the Nautolan introduced herself. "Step away from the vehicle." It replied pushing the point of the rifle towards her encouraging her to back up and away. By now the second droid and moved around the side of the ship and had its own blaster pointed at her from about thirty meters away. "We are the property of Lord Artorigas of House Wessex. Now step away from the vehicle." The droid in front of her said.

As if on que Artorigas himself stepped over the small hill that was blocking him from view of the ship. "Anch-to, is a little far away to take a break from family." He stood at the crest of the hill, one hand on his hip next to the easily viable lightsaber the other scratching the light stubble which had formed on his face. "I would ask you to please move on." Artorigas continued in firm tone.

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“Wessex?...” Toa clenched her fists while she took a few steps back from the ship. The closed her eyes for a bit calmed herself down, though his hands were still balled into fists. “Sure, sure. Yeah, I can stay away from you guys. No problem.”

Toa wasn’t sure how to feel. The fact that this guy was from House Serenno boiled her blood and she could clearly see his lightsaber which she assumed would have a red blade just because he camefromthatdamnedfamily, but she was also a little bored with how pushy and reclusive these guys were from a normal conversation.

Finally, she put her hands up in submission and managed a smile. “Yeah, well my family is pretty big. Like yours, at least. I just want to...you know, not be bored. So being at gun point is kinda cool- wouldn’t be the first time. But I came here to talk about...literally anything.” The purple Nautolan laughed a little, now she was back at the edge of the cliff side that dropped back into the ocean, facing the ‘Wyvern’ and its crew.
 

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She seemed to make a visible movement at his name, did she know of him or his family? That was a risk, he was out here in secret he did not need knowledge of him being on this random planet at the edge of known space to be pushed out towards other Sith. Artorigas' body stiffened adrenaline began to run through his body encase he needed to act on this newcomer.

Then she made some rather weird and cryptic comments about her family what in the flying Porg's arse did he care about her family? The Nautolan had moved away from his ship, which was good on all sides as two of the newly activated droids came from the hold, with a flick of the wrist he signalled for them to take up a lookout on the other side of the ship. There was a chance this alien was not alone and he did not need a flanking force coming up behind. "If you wish to talk, tell me your full name and where you came from. And please do not be cryptic." Artorigas was not one to just randomly attack a stranger but if she was here to stop him looking for what he was after he would not hesitate.

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“Tajudu. And where do you think Nautolan’s come from?” Toa said sarcastically. She could sense the growing tension in the situation. Again, she wasn’t sure how to think of it all. She didn’t want any trouble with but at the same time she wanted to rip his...No, no, we are not going to explode. Toa’s last name was made up anyway. She had came up with it after she realized she didn’t have one while she was a Youngling.

“Hey, if you want me to leave, I’ll gladly do so. I’d just like some reassurance that you won’t hunt me down. My family is pretty over protective.” Toa smiled mischievously. What was he doing here? Why would he come this far out in the galaxy? Probably not to get away from his family. Toa knew of how deeply the Force effected this planet, but she wasn’t sure if Mr. Wessex felt the same. He looked like a new kid at school- pretending like he owned everything so the other kids wouldn’t bother him.

Toa kept her friendly smile and her hands up, preparing to jump into the ocean and swim back to her ship to warn the Council if this guy attacked her- though she also wanted to see what color his lightsaber was. Toa’s was just plain old cyan. Then it’s goodbye to your perfectly chiseled jaw line and your extremely attractive “Oh dear, why do I have to be so damn tortured” vibes- Damn it! You’ve managed to confound me even more, you nerd. Toa giggled out loud but then cut herself off when she realized that they could all hear it. “Yep, well I’m embarrassed now. You mind if we just pretend like we’ve never met after I bounce?”
 

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The Alien was a strange one that was for sure, he didn't take to kindly to her sarcastic tone, at the end of the day she had barged in on him. "I said don't be cryptic." There was a small amount of worry inside, he could not have what he was looking for out in the open, the vultures would soon circle too quickly for his liking. Artorigas did not have the strength of person or arms to keep those at bay yet. He needed time and if this Nautolan would try to shorten that he would need to act.

The Force began to pool inside his body, speed was his only hope if she was going to try anything stupid. He ignored her random outburst and he request to just leave without further comment. She needed to answer the correct way or she wouldn't be leaving the planet any time soon. "Now, did you come from Sith Space, or Republic?" Artorigas asked, menace in his voice.

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Toa blinked- the tension was obvious and managed to unsettle her. “Alright, fine. My mom was a slave on Serenno, I was born a slave there, too. But then my mom snuck me out into Republic space. So let’s be reasonable. I have plenty of reasons to dislike you and you have plenty of reasons to dislike me, so I have two ideas.” Toa dropped her hands and looked more determined and daring than before. “One, we help each other out; you have some serious lost puppy vibes going on so what if I show you where you need to be and no one gets hurt. I’ve been here a lot, I know it like the back of my hand. Or two, I leave you alone and you leave me alone and no one gets hurt.” Toa darted her glance at the droids then to Antroigas’ lightsaber and then back at Antro’s handsome- er, uh -mildly attractive face.

She was outnumbered and though she did specialize in defense against multiple enemies, Toa still didn’t have her lightsber. “I just don’t want anyone getting hurt, for obvious reasons. I mean- you’re pretty, but most importantly, I’m pretty.” Toa gave the potential Sith a quick wink before acting like nothing happened. “So what will it be?”

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Well that would certainly explain the dislike he felt coming from the alien, slavery was a thing on Serenno though his family specifically had no such slaves. It wasn't because they actively fought against the practice but more they had no need of them. She was cocky that was for sure, he would give her credit for still being brave when staring down the barrel of two combat droids and whatever he appeared to look like to the Nautolan. He purposefully ignored the comments about his appearance, even if he was not on a mission of personal importance she was an alien and he was not interested in that.

"I would rather not have anyone following me around." Artorigas said dropping his hand away from his lightsaber. "You may leave, on a condition. If I see you here again I will have them shoot on sight you understand?"

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“Sure thing.” Toa then jumped back into the ocean and stayed underneath the water and immediately swam back to her respective island. Maybe it was a good thing she didn’t have her lightsaber with her, Antorigas might have tried to kill her right away. What was he doing here anyway? He was definitely not a Jedi so chances are he was Sith expiring something Force related. Which was worth reporting to the Jedi Council. Toa wasn’t going to ask them to send the cavalry, but it would just be a warning that Sith were poking around places that they shouldn’t.

When Toa resurfaced, she looked back at the island she had just been on. She didn’t believe Antorigas was all bad. She didn’t sense or feel the overpowering hate she did with other Sith she’s met. So maybe he wasn’t a Dark Side Force user anyway. Whatever he was, her order would know of his whereabouts. She used the Force to leap over the cliff side to her and ship and hopped in the old X-wing and fire it up. After she was in orbit, she sent out a quick transition to the Jedi Order on Yavin. Then, she jumped into hyperspace.
 

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Artorigas waited for some time, the remaining droids upon his ship now a dozen all activated spread out around the ship keeping watch from all angles. Cydric kept an eye on the departing Jedi's ship through the long range scanners, she did as she was told and left rather quickly which was good, or perhaps bad. All Artorigas knew is that he would have to be quick, someone would be told about him being on the planet that was for sure and he did not look like a Jedi.

The rhythm and hymn of The Force took him back across over the mountain top of the small island, as he crested the last hill he spotted ruins. Was this all that he had come to see, two dozen destroyed buildings a population of five Porgs? He moved through the old village, The Force itself ran deep on the land, it felt alien to him, not Sith and not a hundred percent pure like the Jedi. A mixture perhaps something different, a complex mixture of emotions channelled through The Force.

The heartbeat though took him through the village passed a tunnel entrance to some long forgotten cave and instead to the edge of the island. A thirty foot drop into the crashing waves is what met him, looking down he could spot something within the swirl a ship. A fighter?

Was that what The Force had brought him here for an old dilapidated fighter? Well whatever it was he needed to see it closer. But he could not pull it out himself, he had seen others of his order do such feats with The Force, however he was not that strong not yet. It would have to be a more practical measure. "Cydric, bring the ship over here and we need some lifting cables. Send the droids over by land." He called through the comm.

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"Well, Sparky, stop provoking the porgs and maybe they wouldn't try and rip out your wiring." Drow exasperatedly told his belligerent astromech. Sparky didn't much care for the planet Ach-To when he'd gone with his last Jedi but Drow was excited - the Ishi Tib had never actually been to the watery world rich in the Force. Of course, that excitement was tempered a bit by the fact that a signal had been sent out by a young Padawan about a hostile stranger and some droids making some noise on the islands.

Drow had been in the area and had commed over that he'd investigate. He flew his Y-Wing low and opened the cockpit a bit. He was an amphibious being and enjoyed the cool spray of the sea and ocean air as he was flying. Then he saw him. Human, by the looks of it, and in dark clothing currently trespassing on some very historic and sacred grounds. Not necessarily a Sith but not also signs that pointed to him being a friendly fellow either. He ordered Sparky to fly overhead and prepare for an evac. Then Drow would leap out of the Y-Wing and landing about thirty feet from Artorigas.

"Hello friend! What brings you to the island?" Drow asked cheerily though the fact that his armor was glistening in the sunlight and his hand was on his saber hilt gave off a tone that seemed to suggest he'd get a bit unfriendlier if his question wasn't answered satisfactorily. Drow had been taking fewer and fewer chances when it came to the Sith these days and if this man was who the Ishi Tib thought he was, conflict was almost inevitable.

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The 'Wyvern' had slowly drifted in overhead when the Y-wing and accompanying Ishi Tib appeared behind Artorigas. The Sith Acoylte turned to face the alien, the wind whipping up the cloak over his shoulder showing his own lightsaber beneath, Artorigas caught glimpse of the saber under the creatures hands. He assumed Jedi, the Natuloan from earlier must have sent something out and in the time he watched and waited her call must have been answered. The down thrust of the transport turned the small area around them into a whirlpool of dust and debris as he moved closer to the sea where the dilapidated fighter lay, four cables large magnets attached to each dangled beneath the ship.

"Family heirlooms, lost to time and history." Artorigas shouted back motioning to the descending ship behind him. From the corner of his eye Artorigas spotted a pair of the VD droids appear of the hill top behind the Jedi and off to his left. Artorigas jutted his chin up to side and the droids stopped in position, there weapons half raised in the direction of the alien. "And what brings you here to this off the track little ocean world? Mr?"

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"Venn. Drow Venn. Mr. Venn was my father." Drow joked without a hint of a smile appearing on his face. He could sense the presence of danger behind him but did not turn around just yet, keeping his eyes focused on the Wyvern pulling something from the water. What that thing was

"I'm a Jedi as it were. Received a distress call from another saying, of all things, a menacing figure dressed in black was here scaring people and making threats if you can believe it. Seen anybody like that around here?" Drow asked, his fingers clasping his saber hilt tightly. It was a rhetorical question.

"I'm going to have to ask you to call off your droids and leave here. Unless your daddy was a porg, nothing on this island is a family heirloom of yours."

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Artorigas gave the alien a dry smirk at his comments about family heirlooms. It was a lie of course but you never know sometimes a lie can take you far enough in life for it to come true. His suspects about being a Jedi were true when the creature identified himself as such, though how strong the man was within The Force he could not be sure. The planet was awash with the stuff and it all blurred into one with his untrained mind.

"I haven't seen anyone menacing around here my friend. Just a simple man talking a walk looking for old things." He replied. He heard the magnets from the 'Wyvern' connect to the shell of the vessel beneath the waves and he tensed. The Jedi wouldn't sit around waiting all day for him to make a move. Luckily more of his droids were coming over the hills, their blaster rifles drawn ready to act as soon as the Jedi made his move.

The 'Wyverns' thrusters began to roar as it lifted itself and its cargo from the depths, the waves crashing around the shell of an 'X-wing'

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Well, the droids were ready to start blasting as soon as Drow made his move and make his move he did. With a nod to the Sith and a mighty leap, the Ishi Tib landed on the rising X-Wing rising from the water. He didn't much know about the history of it or why the Sith wanted it but he was pretty damn sure that stopping him from getting it was the right move. He quickly sliced one of the lifting cables. The material was thick so it actually required two swings from his yellow-bladed saber.

But, of course, the droids weren't idle as he did so either. The cacophany of blasterfire was matched only by the amount of bolts coming his way. As he was elevated and moving, most of them went wide but he was forced to dodge and deflect a lot of them back; distracting him from hitting the other three cables. As he was deflecting, one of the droids was hit by a redirected bolt; losing its arm in the process.

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