The Jedi Civil War had increased in popularity in the lower levels of Coruscant. It was a place where the lower class had lived. With the war passed, those that were affected had moved down there, with some of them being veterans or other species. For scoundrels and bounty hunters, they would come here more, filling the streets as business grew for them. The black market would increase in popularity, making it harder for the civilians that lived there to make a living. Prices would lower attracting that specific group to them. One figure went to one of these markets, standing tall. No one could see his face, being covered with a gray cloak. Only an eye was being shown. The figure would walk up to the stand, buying a new pair of hand blasters, replacing the ones that he had lost. Once he got them, he turned around, accidentally stumbling upon a lowlife, who accidently walked into him, "Hey, watch where you're going!" he said with an attitude, but the cloaked figure stood tall as he stared at the man with one eye, who clearly was smaller than him. Before the man could speak, the cloaked figure grabbed him by the neck, squeezing it until it broke. He just left the body on the floor of the streets, where he left the scene like nothing had happened.
The figure had made his way towards a cantina, where it was filled with all types of species that were drinking, or selling drugs. Sitting down at the cantina, he could smell the smoke from a mile away. Once he got his drink, he was approached by a rodian selling death sticks. The figure had told him to leave him alone, but he kept on pushing. This caused the cloaked figure to slam his drink on the table before bringing the death stick dealer outside. When the dealer thought he was going to sell, he found that he was pinned against the wall of the building. That is when the cloaked figure looked at the pile of drugs before putting it down the dealer's throat. The rodian begged him to stop, as he was trying to speak, but the figure kept going. After that, he threw the dealer's body into a trash compactor before returning inside. There he took his drink and went to the far back of the room. He sat down, removing his cloak, revealing his face, he was a weequay. One eye had a scar over it, while he retained his one brown eye. The weequay took out a device that showed his bounty. Revan was on top of the list with over a million credits. He had failed to take down the redeemed Jedi, being forced to retreat, so he could plan his next move. He sat, as he drank in peace. He has made it clear every time he goes to this cantina, he wants to be left alone. Sitting back, as he was enjoying this drink, until he was approached by someone in a dark cloak, female, "Get let lost" he told her, but then he looked to see it was his employer. The weequay sat his drink down to gaze at the woman's gray eyes that were covered by the hood.
"You failed your mission, Hanjin" she told him. Hanjin scoffed at this, as he sipped his drink, "Well, I didn't realize the target you gave me was that strong. Sorry, but you are going to have to find someone else to do your work witch, I'm done" he stood up, getting ready to leave, but the woman stopped him with her words, "The only other way you get to walk away is if you are dead"
Hanjin turned around to face the woman, who didn't say anything else. She just watched to see his next move. That is when her eyes moved towards his hands that were on his blaster, "Not if I kill you first"
The woman chuckled, "I wouldn't do that if I were you" Hanjin was about to pull his blaster, but he found his arm was frozen. He turned around to face the woman's boss, whose face was also covered with his black cloak, "I'd listen to my apprentice if I were you" he then let go of the weequay's arm, "Now shut up and sit. We have business"
Hanjin sat down, "Let me guess Scarus, you want me to try and kill the Jedi again. I have news for you, but he is going to expect me to come, and I don't think he will be the only one waiting for me"
"You won't be going after Revan anymore" Scarus told him.
"Then who is it then?" the bounty hunter asked. Scarus tossed him a device that showed him a holoprojector of the target. It was a humanoid species that he hasn't seen in his travels, "Your target is a Rakatan"
"Never heard of them" Hanjin remarked.
"That is because they are a species that lives in the planet Lehon, which is in the unknown regions. He is a scientist, goes by the name Ievan. Rin and I came for him not long after the battle of Rakata Prime, but by the time we raided the planet, he was gone. We were able to track him down. He is currently on Telos IV, we need you to get him for us" Scarus demanded the bounty hunter.
"What's special about him?" Hanjin asked.
"All you need to know is that he is your target" Scarus told him.
"If you want him, then why not just go down and take him yourselves? He is just one species." Hanjin told them. Rin was about to stand up, but Scarus had stopped her from doing something that could start a scene, "Recently the planet has been occupied under Republic protection. I am sure you know what happens if we get caught?"
"What's in it for me?" Hanjin asked the Sith.
"Well you will be forgiven for your failed attempt on the Jedi's life, and you will receive your payment for this target" Scarus hummered Hanjin.
Hanjin was not interested as he had another drink, "I want two million. That's my price"
"You got yourself a deal bounty hunter" he told Hanjin. The two Sith stood up, leaving the cantina with the bounty hunter.
The Sith walked with Hanjin, as they were entering the docking area where the bounty hunter's ship was. It was dark outside and no one was around. The vessel that stood in front of them, taller than most ships that has been seen throughout the galaxy. Once belonged to the Republic during the Mandalorian Wars, now in the possession of the weequay. Hanjin asks his employers, "So you want me to bring this scientist to you alive?"
"Correct, he must not be harmed. If he is, then I recommend you do your best to hide from the Sith Empire because we will hunt you down" Scarus warned the bounty hunter. Hanjin was just finishing smoking before putting out the flame, "Don't worry he will be fine"
Scarus said, "He better for your sake" Hanjin didn't respond to that. Instead, he just went into his ship and began piloting it off the docking bay. Once in the air, he finally took off, leaving the two Sith alone.
"Do you think he will find him Master?" Rin had asked Scarus.
"I believe he will. Once the Rakatan is captured, then we will have our super weapon. All planets will once again bow before the Sith Empire"
"If he refuses?" Rin asked again.
"One problem at a time Lady Rin. First we need to have scientist. Once we get him building the weapon, we will use it on this planet. Once the home base of the Republic and Jedi have fallen, then many more planets will follow. We will eventually get the resources to make more, then after that no one will stop us. The Sith will rule again" Scarus suddenly stopped in his words. He turned his head, sensing someone was spying on them. Rin looked at her Master, who began to feel it as well. Scarus turned his full body around, "I know you are there. Come on out Jedi"
Jolee Bindo had stepped out of where he was hiding. Seeing this Darth Rin ignited her lightsaber, but Scarus didn't, "How long have you been watching us?"
Jolee spoke, "Long enough. I followed you from the cantina. You two are Sith aren't you? Planning to use another super weapon that will start a war again?"
"What if we are?" Scarus scoffed.
Jolee ignited his emerald lightsaber, "Then I will have to stop you"
Scarus stepped back, "Lady Rin, kill the Jedi '' Rin smirked as she removed her hood. Igniting a crimson lightsaber, she swung at the Jedi, who had blocked the strike. Despite Jolee's age, the Jedi was still quick to react, as he kept blocking each attack Rin was delivering. After three strikes, Jolee then pushed back with his own blade. He used Ataru to throw a heavy swing, but Rin, using her reflexes, blocked the strike, locking each other's lightsabers. The two stare at each other before the Sith Apprentice pushes back. Jolee, seeing an opportunity, used the force to throw a box at the Sith, who had just used her weapon to cut it in half. He then threw her back into a wall with the force. Jolee then slowly walked over to her. He could sense something about her, as she stared into his eyes with hate. He could feel the memories of Rin, from when she was a child. Being taken from her village on Dathomir, as she was being prepped as a Sith student. He could feel many more struggles that had resided in the Sith Apprentice. Darth Rin, then lunged forward, igniting her lightsaber again, as she attempted to take off the Jedi's head, but Jolee blocked it just in time. She then continued pressing onto her attacks. Jolee wasn't sure if he wanted to kill her, or help her. He just blocked, but his left arm soon had a cut, as Rin delivered a fast swing that would have ripped him in half if he didn't dodge. Jolee then used the force to heal the wound, not fully recovering from it, but enough, so he wouldn't feel pain. He then looked back at the apprentice, who was ready to fight. Jolee gave a sigh, and lowered his blade, "I could sense that you are in pain. Taken away at a young age most have been rough. I can't imagine what you have gone through, but I can promise that I can help you. Its not too late" Scarus watched as he casually turned to his apprentice, who looked at him, then back at the Jedi. She ignored his words, as she continued to attack, "I serve my Master, and only my Master"
"It doesn't have to be that way. The Jedi are muserful. They can help you" Jolee tried talking to her again, but it didn't work. She just let out a roar before using the darkside to power her attacks. Jolee then realized he couldn't change her mind. Each time that he lowered his guard, she would tap more into the darkside to attack. If he were to die, then the Sith would get away. Many more people would die, which was something Jolee promised himself he wouldn't allow.
With no choice, he decided he was going to stop the Sith, and her Master with any means necessary. Jolee pushed his lightsaber back at Rin, as the two kept dueling. The Jedi started to gain the upper hand. Scarus could see this. His apprentice was getting overwhelmed. He decided he was going to step in before the Jedi turned his attention towards him. Jolee then had another lightsaber lock with Rin's crimson blade. That is when he felt a sharp pain in his back. Scarus had shocked him with force lightning. Rin had looked at her Master in shock, and disgust that he would help, but then turned her attention towards the Jedi. Jolee got up, continuing to clash with Darth Rin before he felt the lightning shock him again. He then decided to turn his body towards the Sith Master, who had used force lightning again. Jolee blocked it, but then felt Rin use it on him too. He then realized he had to get out, but he was surrounded. Jolee stood up, trying to fight back. He locked his blade with Rin's, then used his free hand to try and block the force lightning. It was too much, and Rin let her lightsaber slip, aiming for her opponent's knee. Jolee, then fell on the ground, as he saw his right leg was severed. He screamed in pain, as he slowly tried to crawl away, but was met with more force lightning from Scarus. He paused a minute before electrocuting the Jedi again. Eventually Jolee stopped trying to escape and gave in to the pain. That is when the Sith Master slowly walked to him, "You know we have met before" removing his hood, "We fought each other at the battle of Rakata Prime" Jolee, then recalled that battle after seeing his face. His eyes widen, "You are that acolyte that attacked us on the Star Forge"
"Sith Apprentice. Darth Malak was my Master. I came to kill Bastila, so I could stop herbattle meditation, but I ran into you guys. With Malak dead, I am the Master now"
Jolee then looked at Scarus with pain, as he was still recovering from the damage he received, "What's your plan then? Take over the galaxy?" He tried mocking them. Rin was about to walk over, but Scarus put out his arm to stop her, "It's simple, I am going to restore the Sith Empire to its rightful glory, and rule the galaxy. Once my new weapon is complete, the Jedi or Republic won't be able to stop me"
"So you are making another Star Forge then?" Jolee asked the Sith.
"No, it will be a new super weapon. By the time anyone figures it out, then it will be too late" Jolee tried to crawl away, but was in so much pain, he laid on the ground, waiting for the Sith to make their next move. Scarus ignited his lightsaber, he was ready to finish off the Jedi, but he stopped. Instead, he deactivated it, turning to Darth Rin, "Actually, Lady Rin, why don't you do it" Rin looked at her Master, then at Jolee, who just looked helpless. She stepped forward, as she looked into Jolee's eyes. He then spoke, "You don't have to do this. There is good in you, I can sense it"
Darth Rin had lowered her lightsaber, almost like she was going to stop. Her Master looked on to see what she was going to do. Suddenly the crimson blade ignited, running it down the neck of Jolee. The Jedi was dead, the Sith stood on top of his corpse. Rin looked down at the body, then at her lightsaber, before turning it off. She turned to his Master, "What now?" she asked him.
Scarus didn't look at his apprentice, and turned away from the body before responding, "We need to leave this planet before the Jedi catch on what happened. Cleanup this body, and dump it some place where no one will find it, then meet me back at the ship" he ordered her before walking away. Rin gave him a scowl, before taking the body, bringing it somewhere where no one would find it.