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<blockquote data-quote="Ankh-Morpork Guard" data-source="post: 1823793" data-attributes="member: 10079"><p><strong>Chapter 20: One Day You Won't Be So Lucky</strong></p><p></p><p>The garrison was proving to be very much true to its namesake. It seemed like no matter where they went, there would be at least a small group of Imperials. This would normally have annoyed Akan...but something was different. He felt...felt...playful wasn’t the right word, but it was probably the closest thing there was to it. Currently, they stood within a small room, where Jen was searching through the files on the computer. He and Shadow simply stood around waiting, but Akan caught a hint of a grin on her face.</p><p> </p><p>“What?” he asked, sounding worried because he could tell he was the cause of that grin.</p><p> </p><p>Her grin grew suddenly, and she fought back a laugh, “You! Its funny watching you trying to fight back being so constantly happy.”</p><p> </p><p>Akan realized that he had been fighting back a smile on his face, but he still wasn’t sure why, “Is this another thing you ‘forgot’ to tell me about?”</p><p> </p><p>Shadow laughed this time, “Awww, you just like being depressed all the time. Poor little jai...”</p><p> </p><p>He glared at her. Of course, a very small part of him felt he should pounce and maul her, but Akan had the self control to know that this was not the time. He’d get her for that later.</p><p> </p><p>[Hah! No you won’t!] she ‘said’, easily catching onto his thoughts.</p><p> </p><p>Akan didn’t get a chance to respond. Jen let out a sigh and turned from the computer, “There’s not much here. Nothing at all to indicate any kind of research of secret project. Only thing that they seem to be keeping protected is an officer.”</p><p> </p><p>“Well, that’s something to look into,” Akan said with a raised eyebrow, “Can you find out anymore than that?”</p><p> </p><p>Jen took a moment to search through files, then nodded and said over her shoulder, “Being held in a lower level of the garrison. Apparently, its off limits to all but a select few in the base.”</p><p> </p><p>That even got Shadow’s attention. Breaking into things that she was supposed to be in seemed to peak her interest. Or at least, that was what Akan figured from the thoughts he was getting. Akan couldn’t help the grin, feeling strangely good about all of this, “I guess three more can be added to that list. Where to?”</p><p> </p><p>Jen looked over the computer more, than turned it off and pointed to a door on the other side, “First left, then room on the right. Should be a turbolift beyond that.”</p><p> </p><p>Shadow was already moving to the door. Akan was going to mention that she should be careful, but then he realized he didn’t have to say it. She knew he was thinking it, so she knew it. That train of thought caused him a slight headache. There was such a thing as being too young for insanity. Akan believed he currently fell into the category, but the galaxy decided otherwise...as usual.</p><p> </p><p>When Shadow opened the door, they found themselves looking down a long hallway with a strangely large amount of white. The white was not the walls, but at least ten stormtroopers aiming rifles at the door. Behind them, was the olive green of an Imperial Officer’s uniform. From that distance, they heard a haughty and far-too-proud-of-himself voice, “Move and die.”</p><p> </p><p>[You think they’ll shoot us for breathing?] Shadow asked, mentally grinning in Akan’s direction. She really was enjoying the ability to share her wit with the universe...or rather, with Akan. He just ignored her and looked ahead to the troopers. He had an idea. It was basic, stupid, and if it worked would cause many good stories to tell over some Corellian Ale. Oh, why not?</p><p> </p><p>Akan dove to the door. No, he dove to the side of the door. At that moment, the stormtroopers opened fire, blaster shots from the rifles streaking in towards the open door. Suddenly, though, the door was no long open. Sounds of the bolts hitting the now-closed door rang out. Akan looked to the other two, grinning with his hand on the door switch. Both of them were giving him a look that showed they, too, were ready to fall to the floor laughing. He took this time to shrug, “I don’t think they’ll just stand there and shoot at the door. And I don’t think that trick will work again. Um...probably should get some cover and wait for them.”</p><p> </p><p>Jen nodded and moved around behind one of the large desks on the opposite side of the room from the door. She had her small blaster pistol drawn and rested it over the desk, waiting. Akan knew that his lightsaber would most likely cause more annoyance in such a tight situation, so he moved back next to Jen and got out his own blaster. While Shadow did have a blaster pistol, she had decided long ago that it wasn’t as useful a weapon as she was. So, she stood on the left wall next to the door. Her vibroblade was drawn and ready, and on her free hand her claws were extended.</p><p> </p><p>They all listened(though Shadow and Akan had better ears and could therefore hear it much more clearly) as the troopers came up to the door and prepared themselves. There was the usual long pause where both sides were obviously trying to either outwit the others or just weren’t sure if they were doing the right thing. Then, the door slid open. Akan and Jen didn’t even wait to see if anyone was in front, and both pulled the triggers on their blasters, letting out a volley of red shots. At the same time, the stormtroopers had obviously had the same plan. Shots streaked inwards, impacting against the wall behind them, the floor, and the computers. Some got close, but both sides were just shooting blind because of the wall of red that had developed from all the shooting. Then they saw a small concussion grenade roll into the room. That was not good.</p><p> </p><p>Somehow, between the volleys of blaster fire, Shadow managed to roll through, pick up the grenade, and toss it back before getting to more cover. The only drawback to this was singed tail-fur. And while this was a horrible fate, indeed, it could have been much much worse. There was a short pause in the blaster fire as the stormtroopers scattered from the grenade. Akan caught sight of three of them being taken down from shots that he and Jen were still sending, then there was a flash and a loud explosion. His ears flattened against his head and he couldn’t help but whimper slightly at the noise. No shots were came back at them. Carefully, Akan got up and looked through the clearing smoke. Well, that was quick work.</p><p> </p><p>A single blaster shot suddenly rang through the corridor. Akan started to move, but was moving too late. It caught him hard in the chest, sending him to the floor on his back. Jen quickly responded with a few shots from her small pistol, and she watched the Officer who had fired on Akan drop after taking at least one shot to the face. She then looked and saw Akan on the ground groaning painfully. Strangely, she noticed Shadow was cringing too.</p><p> </p><p>Before Jen could ask why, Shadow quickly moved over to Akan and said tiredly, “New lesson for you. Think about the wound closing...think about it. Let it happen. Your body should know what to do.”</p><p> </p><p>Akan whimpered and found the pain hard to think through. However, he managed to and found the burn mark on his chest faded(well, on his skin at least, the brown jacket was still blackened). The pain faded, and Akan looked up at her with an amazed face that was shared by Jen. Shadow half grinned, “Complete morphing is hard to do without training...but simple things like that are normal. You just have to focus enough.”</p><p> </p><p>“Uh-huh...” Akan mumbled, getting up as best he could, “Still burns...”</p><p> </p><p>“It should fade,” Shadow said as she moved to look down the corridor that was littered with bodies and debris from the explosion. She turned back to the other two and motioned down the corridor, “We need to keep moving.”</p><p> </p><p>Jen was helping Akan up, and as they started down the corridor, asked quietly, “You...um...okay?”</p><p> </p><p>Akan managed a slow nod, “Yeah...well, physically. Mentally I could have sworn that what just happened couldn’t have happened.”</p><p> </p><p>“I know what you mean,” Jen said with a slight grin.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ankh-Morpork Guard, post: 1823793, member: 10079"] [b]Chapter 20: One Day You Won't Be So Lucky[/b] The garrison was proving to be very much true to its namesake. It seemed like no matter where they went, there would be at least a small group of Imperials. This would normally have annoyed Akan...but something was different. He felt...felt...playful wasn’t the right word, but it was probably the closest thing there was to it. Currently, they stood within a small room, where Jen was searching through the files on the computer. He and Shadow simply stood around waiting, but Akan caught a hint of a grin on her face. “What?” he asked, sounding worried because he could tell he was the cause of that grin. Her grin grew suddenly, and she fought back a laugh, “You! Its funny watching you trying to fight back being so constantly happy.” Akan realized that he had been fighting back a smile on his face, but he still wasn’t sure why, “Is this another thing you ‘forgot’ to tell me about?” Shadow laughed this time, “Awww, you just like being depressed all the time. Poor little jai...” He glared at her. Of course, a very small part of him felt he should pounce and maul her, but Akan had the self control to know that this was not the time. He’d get her for that later. [Hah! No you won’t!] she ‘said’, easily catching onto his thoughts. Akan didn’t get a chance to respond. Jen let out a sigh and turned from the computer, “There’s not much here. Nothing at all to indicate any kind of research of secret project. Only thing that they seem to be keeping protected is an officer.” “Well, that’s something to look into,” Akan said with a raised eyebrow, “Can you find out anymore than that?” Jen took a moment to search through files, then nodded and said over her shoulder, “Being held in a lower level of the garrison. Apparently, its off limits to all but a select few in the base.” That even got Shadow’s attention. Breaking into things that she was supposed to be in seemed to peak her interest. Or at least, that was what Akan figured from the thoughts he was getting. Akan couldn’t help the grin, feeling strangely good about all of this, “I guess three more can be added to that list. Where to?” Jen looked over the computer more, than turned it off and pointed to a door on the other side, “First left, then room on the right. Should be a turbolift beyond that.” Shadow was already moving to the door. Akan was going to mention that she should be careful, but then he realized he didn’t have to say it. She knew he was thinking it, so she knew it. That train of thought caused him a slight headache. There was such a thing as being too young for insanity. Akan believed he currently fell into the category, but the galaxy decided otherwise...as usual. When Shadow opened the door, they found themselves looking down a long hallway with a strangely large amount of white. The white was not the walls, but at least ten stormtroopers aiming rifles at the door. Behind them, was the olive green of an Imperial Officer’s uniform. From that distance, they heard a haughty and far-too-proud-of-himself voice, “Move and die.” [You think they’ll shoot us for breathing?] Shadow asked, mentally grinning in Akan’s direction. She really was enjoying the ability to share her wit with the universe...or rather, with Akan. He just ignored her and looked ahead to the troopers. He had an idea. It was basic, stupid, and if it worked would cause many good stories to tell over some Corellian Ale. Oh, why not? Akan dove to the door. No, he dove to the side of the door. At that moment, the stormtroopers opened fire, blaster shots from the rifles streaking in towards the open door. Suddenly, though, the door was no long open. Sounds of the bolts hitting the now-closed door rang out. Akan looked to the other two, grinning with his hand on the door switch. Both of them were giving him a look that showed they, too, were ready to fall to the floor laughing. He took this time to shrug, “I don’t think they’ll just stand there and shoot at the door. And I don’t think that trick will work again. Um...probably should get some cover and wait for them.” Jen nodded and moved around behind one of the large desks on the opposite side of the room from the door. She had her small blaster pistol drawn and rested it over the desk, waiting. Akan knew that his lightsaber would most likely cause more annoyance in such a tight situation, so he moved back next to Jen and got out his own blaster. While Shadow did have a blaster pistol, she had decided long ago that it wasn’t as useful a weapon as she was. So, she stood on the left wall next to the door. Her vibroblade was drawn and ready, and on her free hand her claws were extended. They all listened(though Shadow and Akan had better ears and could therefore hear it much more clearly) as the troopers came up to the door and prepared themselves. There was the usual long pause where both sides were obviously trying to either outwit the others or just weren’t sure if they were doing the right thing. Then, the door slid open. Akan and Jen didn’t even wait to see if anyone was in front, and both pulled the triggers on their blasters, letting out a volley of red shots. At the same time, the stormtroopers had obviously had the same plan. Shots streaked inwards, impacting against the wall behind them, the floor, and the computers. Some got close, but both sides were just shooting blind because of the wall of red that had developed from all the shooting. Then they saw a small concussion grenade roll into the room. That was not good. Somehow, between the volleys of blaster fire, Shadow managed to roll through, pick up the grenade, and toss it back before getting to more cover. The only drawback to this was singed tail-fur. And while this was a horrible fate, indeed, it could have been much much worse. There was a short pause in the blaster fire as the stormtroopers scattered from the grenade. Akan caught sight of three of them being taken down from shots that he and Jen were still sending, then there was a flash and a loud explosion. His ears flattened against his head and he couldn’t help but whimper slightly at the noise. No shots were came back at them. Carefully, Akan got up and looked through the clearing smoke. Well, that was quick work. A single blaster shot suddenly rang through the corridor. Akan started to move, but was moving too late. It caught him hard in the chest, sending him to the floor on his back. Jen quickly responded with a few shots from her small pistol, and she watched the Officer who had fired on Akan drop after taking at least one shot to the face. She then looked and saw Akan on the ground groaning painfully. Strangely, she noticed Shadow was cringing too. Before Jen could ask why, Shadow quickly moved over to Akan and said tiredly, “New lesson for you. Think about the wound closing...think about it. Let it happen. Your body should know what to do.” Akan whimpered and found the pain hard to think through. However, he managed to and found the burn mark on his chest faded(well, on his skin at least, the brown jacket was still blackened). The pain faded, and Akan looked up at her with an amazed face that was shared by Jen. Shadow half grinned, “Complete morphing is hard to do without training...but simple things like that are normal. You just have to focus enough.” “Uh-huh...” Akan mumbled, getting up as best he could, “Still burns...” “It should fade,” Shadow said as she moved to look down the corridor that was littered with bodies and debris from the explosion. She turned back to the other two and motioned down the corridor, “We need to keep moving.” Jen was helping Akan up, and as they started down the corridor, asked quietly, “You...um...okay?” Akan managed a slow nod, “Yeah...well, physically. Mentally I could have sworn that what just happened couldn’t have happened.” “I know what you mean,” Jen said with a slight grin. [/QUOTE]
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