Promises and Deals | The Mandalorian

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"Well, this isn't your target, is it?"

"And eliminate all other life forms sheltering the fugitive." It raises the gun once more but Mando is quicker.

The IG unit falls with a loud thud.

Stepping forward, Mando reaches out slowly, his finger just in reach of the creature. A small smile spreads across his lips when it reaches back with a loud coo.

It does not distract from the fact that Mando feels a chill run down his spine as the air shifts. He turns just in time for a body to lunge at him, pinning him to the ground with a blade at his neck, just below his helmet.

A girl—woman, really—pants angrily above him, her grip tight on the knife. She does not speak as her eyes dart around his helmet, her weight enough to keep him pinned. If he wasn't so distracted by the incessant beeping of the droid's fob, he could find a way out of this situation.

Something in the girl's expression shifts when the creature cries out. Her gaze darts up before she slowly removes the knife, breathing harshly as she leans back on her knees and stands. She watches as he gets to his feet, his own hand now reaching for his blaster.

She offers her hands silently, waiting for a pair of cuffs. I surrender.

His hand slips away from his blaster. She could have killed him easily; why give up now? And why allow Mando to cuff her and take them both back to the Guild?

Nonetheless, he complies, securing a pair of handcuffs around her small wrists. He notices she appears a bit too thin to be healthy, her bones pronounced on her face as the sun shines from behind. "I'm bringing you in alive," he says.

He can't help but fear the small smile that creeps onto her lips as she nods.

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CAST

Lesley-Ann Brandt as Alora Naftiri

Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian

Grogu as the Child 

All cameos as their respective characters

All images found and used are found on google images. Credit to the creators.

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HOUSEKEEPING

Warnings: This book contains violence, blood, death, mental illness (not specific but depicted), arguments, mention/implication of sexual content (no actual smut or descriptions). Read at your own discretion. 

Prequel: Truth and Lies

Author's recommendation: I wrote this book before I wrote Truth and Lies, but it is up to you which order you read them in or if you read the prequel at all. I would say it's fun to see how Alora turns out and then read how she got there, but it's entirely up to you! I would recommend reading Truth and Lies before reading Act 2 which is coming soon!

This is my first time writing a Star Wars fic, so I do want to ask a few things of those of you who know more than I do, which will probably be most of you--I'm trying my best here. The Star Wars Universe is expansive, and I'm 100% sure I missed something or messed it up. Please be nice if you want to point it out. There may be some inconsistencies, though I tried very hard to avoid them. Hopefully, you guys can forgive my naivety :)

I know I usually give some sort of summary, but I decided to just go with a prologue instead, so I hope you start to enjoy Alora's character as much as I do. Enjoy the book! 

I do not own The Mandalorian or its characters. Rights go to the creators. I own Alora and her unique storyline. 

Act 1: The Mandalorian Season 1-2

Act 2: Book of Boba Fett Season 1, The Mandalorian Season 3, Ahsoka Season 1