After going over the plan, we got into our positions. Vorlega and I would take a portion of Gossam Commandos and droids to face the clone troopers and the Jedi. As we marched forth, I saw the Jedi in front of their clone troopers. Amongst the Jedi, I saw Jinx, Maya, and Master Secura. The clone troopers were prepared to fire. All they were waiting on was the order of the Jedi.
"Surrender now, Jedi!" I shouted.
"Or what?" Jinx inquired with a cocky look.
"We will kill you all and burn the rest of this capital to ashes!" Vorlega warned.
Jinx scoffed. "That's highly unlikely, but good luck trying."
Maya wore a perplexed look as she took a step towards Vorlega and me. I could feel her trying to make a connection with me through Force. "Who are you?"
"She must be a new assassin for Dooku." Master Secura mentioned.
"I'm not just an assassin, Secura." I replied as I threw back the hood of my cloak and uncovered the mouth cloth cover. "But a Sith Lady as well."
As soon I revealed myself, Jinx, Maya, and Secura were all baffled. "Storm?!"
"Why are your eyes yellow?" Jinx questioned.
"I have changed for better. I now know the lies of the Jedi." I explained. "Dooku has told me the truth. The Jedi Order has been holding me back, blinding me with their ideals so I could not see how strong I am. I've done everything to prove myself to the Jedi Council and what have I gotten in return? Scoldings as if I was still a little youngling."
Jinx and Maya slowly made their way towards me, which worried Master Secura. She scolded them, urging them to return to her side. I scoffed. "Scolding my sisters?"
I made my way across the battlefield, meeting them halfway. After sending a death glare to Secura, I glanced over at my sisters, hoping to turn them. "Am I not right? No matter what you do, my sisters, you will never be good enough. You will always be held down."
"That is not true." Maya said in a determined tone.
"Don't believe everything they tell you, my dear sister." I advised.
"Right back at you." Jinx retorted. "You don't realize that Dooku has poisoned you, given you false lies to turn you into...this!"
I could feel my anger growing at her words. I narrowed my eyes at Jinx. "Oh Jinx, I thought you out of all people would understand. You know the secrets our family has hidden from us. Why do you think they've hidden this from us? So we wouldn't realize how powerful we truly are. We are part of the Dooku family, together we are unstoppable."
"No, don't do this. Don't go down this path, Storm." Maya begged. "We won't follow you."
"Don't beg, Maya. It makes you look weak." I retorted.
I let out a sigh as I took out my dual bladed lightsaber. "Very well, if you do not wish to turn then I guess Vorlega and I will kill you both."
"You can try." Jinx replied before she and Maya began to return to their side.
At that moment, one of the clone troopers fired their blaster towards Vorlega and me. Before the blast could touch us, I used the Force, stopping the blast in mid-air. Everyone watched in awe as the blast remained in one place. I then released the blast, firing it at the troops. Secura managed to dodge the way, but some of the troopers weren't lucky. Taking advantage of the situation, I ignited my red lightsaber as I yelled out in Gossam. "Attack!"
Fortunately, Vorlega and the droids knew Gossam so they charged alongside the Gossam Commandos. Vorlega and I cut down the troopers that got in our way of the Jedi. Once we reached the Jedi, Vorlega took on Secura, while I took on my sisters. Maya and Jinx clashed their lightsabers against mine. I channeled my anger into my strength, pushing them slightly back so I could gain the upper hand.
Jinx recovered first. She rushed towards me, I swung my lightsaber trying to end the duel for once and for all. It wasn't long until Maya rejoined the fight. Due to us all being trained in the Echani art of fighting, they had an advantage. Through the Echani art, we could communicate many things. And because of this, we are able to read feelings and emotion through combat. I knew there were other ways to win against them. As I deflected Jinx's and Maya's attacks, I spoke. "I'm so glad you are not talking to mom. That gives mom more reason to keep you out of her life."
"Don't listen to her, Jinx. Storm is not herself, she cannot be..." Maya advised.
I scoffed. "Of course I am myself, Maya. I have never felt more free in my life."
"Then you are mistaken. You believe the Jedi have chains on you when it is the Sith who have you in chains, making you their puppet as you do their bidding. As a Jedi, you were free." Maya shot back.
I hesitated at her words. Was she saying the truth? No, she's trying to distract me. I shook my head. "No lies! More lies by the Jedi!"
I then used the Force to push back Maya. She flew back, hitting her back against a building. I whipped around to face Jinx, who hesitated. I took the opportunity to strike, and at the last moment she raised her lightsaber, clashing it against mine. I used all my strength to push her back. Jinx, however wasn't going to give up that easy.
"Why do you stay with the Jedi, sister?" I asked. "They won't give you the proper recognition that you deserve."
Jinx shook her head. I could sense her hesitation, knowing I was making her dubious. Nevertheless she kept fighting, continuing to struggle as she shot back. "Of course they will. They will give recognition to all three of us, Storm. They will make us Jedi Masters."
"Is that what they told you? Well, I'm sorry to burst your bubble but it isn't happening. The Jedi Council already knows we are related Dooku, do you think they will allow us to become Masters and to sit on the Council?" I questioned.
This made her lower her lightsaber for a slip second, which was all I needed. I quickly swung my lightsaber, disarming her. I then raised my hand as I used the Force to lift her from the ground. I could sense her pain, her fear.
"I am merely trying to help you, Jinx. You are my older sister, I look up to you...or at least I did until you pushed me away, telling me that I don't understand!" I spat.
"I had my reasons, Storm. I know more than you...and it overwhelmed me." Jinx explained.
I raised my hand before I slowly closed my hand into a fist. It wasn't long until Jinx began to gasp for air, kicking her legs in a vain attempt to free herself. I could feel my anger and hatred flow through me as I tightened my grip.
"Then you are weaker than I thought. You don't deserve to be a Jedi, Jinx! You don't deserve to be a Ca'ana. I don't understand why our mom insists on having you talk to her. It's clear that you only cause her pain." I rebuked.
Tears filled her silver eyes as she croaked out. "Storm...please."
"Storm, that's enough!"
My eyes widened at the voice. I was startled enough that I lost concentration, dropping Jinx to the ground. I reluctantly turned around to see my former Master, Stass Allie. Behind her stood my padawan, Areria. I had noticed Vorlega was hiding behind buildings with some of the troops. An idea popped in my mind. Without attracting the attention of the Jedi, I spoke to Vorlega through her mind. "Take a few of the troops and go from around the Capital, while I distract them. Do what you must, but make sure the Council of Elders is ours."
Vorlega gave me a nod in acknowledgement, allowing me to focus my attention on the Jedi while the rest of our troops continued fighting the clone troopers. I turned back to face Allie and Areria.
"Well if it isn't my former Master and my padawan. Come to scold me like you do in every mission?" I retorted.
"Storm, you don't have to go down this path. Nothing good comes out of being a Sith." Allie warned.
"I think you're being dramatic, Allie. I have never felt better. There's no code, no rules to follow." I retorted.
"Chaos. That is what comes out of having no rules, no order." Allie protested.
I scoffed. "Typical for a Jedi to say such things."
"Master, don't do this." Areria urged.
My eyes snapped over to Areria. "Ah Areria, my padawan. Join me, Areria. You'll be free from the Code, to do as you please, and you'll have unlimited power."
Areria's face fell at my words. "Master, please snap out of it. I know you, this isn't truly you."
"Of course it is, Areria. We all knew there was a chance I could fall, and you know why? I'm a Dooku, I am too much like my grandfather. It's in my blood, Areria. I can't help it." I argued.
"Yes you can, Storm. Listen to us, sister. We only want to help you." Maya insisted.
For a moment, I hesitated. What if their offer was genuine? At that moment, I heard my grandfather's voice. "They're lying, Naexle. They are trying to lure you back into their arms, so they can make you their puppet again."
I could feel my anger boiling inside of me, ready to burst. I narrowed my eyes at them. "No, you are all lying. Never again will I be your puppet."
"Storm, please if you could just hear us out." Jinx began as she took a few steps towards me.
Through the Force, I could feel her emotions of anger, anguish, and behind her back, and then I felt a tingling sensation in the back of the mind. I didn't understand until I saw the Echani vibrosword that Jinx was hiding behind her back as she continued to walk towards me. I felt my anger rise as I realized my older sister meant to kill me.
"We don't wish to hurt you, Storm." She continued. "We only wish to help you."
Before she could strike, I used the Force to stop her right arm in midair, which contained the vibrosword. Her eyes widened in horror as she realized I had seen through her plan. I scoffed. "You don't wish to hurt me, huh? I should have known that you're a liar. I was going to let you walk away with a few wounds, but now you will suffer."
I then reached into her head through the Force, reaching the deepest parts of her mind before stripping her of hope, strength, and courage, leaving her with nothing except her deepest and darkest fears. Jinx staggered back before falling to the ground. She buried her face in hands as she cried out. "No, no, no!"
This caused Allie, Areria, Secura, and Maya to all rush to Jinx, in confusion. And it allowed me to make my escape. I went around the capital, picking off the few troopers that were stationed around the other half of the Capital under Republic control. It wasn't long until I reached the Council of Elders building with two Gossam Commandos outside. The building was rather huge and metallic, covered with many different plants that were native to Cerea.
When I entered, I saw a giant office room. The ground was covered with lush lime green grass. There was a big circular table with chairs that had several vines wrapped around the back. There were several palm trees and bushes throughout the room. The elders were all sitting in their seats with Vorlega and several of the Gossam Commandos hovering behind them. I noticed the President of Cerea, Bo-Ro-Tara was also here, sitting in one of the seats as he cowered in fear. As soon as Vorlega saw me, she approached me.
"Ah Naexle, you arrived just on time. We are about to execute the leader of Cerea. I believe he is one of the elders." Vorlega mentioned.
"No, he is not." I replied before making my way towards the table.
"What do you mean?" She asked, sounding confused.
"The true leader of Corea is Bo-Ro-Tara, he is the leader of not just the Council of Elders but of Cerea as well." I clarified. "It's all right, Vorlega. Not all of us studied the different cultures and history."
"I'm more experienced than you will ever be." She retorted.
"That will never matter to Dooku, now will it?" I inquired.
Vorlega scoffed. "What do you mean?"
"Dooku, my grandfather was just using you to get me to become his apprentice. He never wanted you, your grandfather destroyed the happiness my grandfather had." I revealed. "You aren't his blood, his granddaughter. So who do you think will gain his favor?"
Vorlega was baffled at my words. "...That can't be true. Dooku said I was like a granddaughter to him."
"Nothing but lies, Vorlega." I rebuked. I then turned to the Gossam Commandos. "Kill Tara."
Tara grew even more terrified at my words. He violently shook his head as the Gossam Commandos in the room made their way over to him.
"No please, I have a family!" He cried.
I rolled my eyes. "Don't we all."
On my command, the Gossam Commandos fired their blasters at Tara, killing him in a heartbeat. The elders screamed and cried out as his dead body collapsed onto the ground, covering the grass with his blood.
"Kill the rest, we can't have any of them leaving this building...alive." Vorlega ordered.
Before the Gossam Commandos could kill any of the elders, the doors of the building were burst open. We then saw an overwhelming amount of troopers.
"Retreat!" I demanded.
We were forced out the backdoor, running until we were far from the Capital. It wasn't long until we stumbled upon a farm. The farm was rather spacious with a rolling hill and a river ending the farm's territory. There was a small home looking like a cottage, which not too far from us in the middle of the farm, surrounded by Moofs, several Aryx, and some oorgs. I saw a sign out in the front of the farm. It was in Cerean, but I was knew the language. It read: Mundi's Farm.
My eyes widened. This was where Master Mundi's family lived.
"Do you know who lives here?" Vorlega inquired.
"No, not necessarily..." I trailed off.
I then heard my grandfather's voice in my head. "Tell her, Naexle. Mundi is the one who knows what become of your brother, Alotren. He was on Tatooine, when he saw your brother. Alotren begged for help to return to Corellia, but the Tusken Raiders got to him. Mundi saw as they dragged him into their camp. And he did nothing, little one."
A memory of everything he said then appeared in my mind. I clenched my fists as I saw Mundi turn his back on Alotren as he yelled out for help. Without thinking twice, I allowed my anger to influence my decisions. I turned towards Vorlega, our droids, and the Gossam Commandos.
"This is the family farm belonging to a Jedi Master. Kill everyone inside that home." I ordered.
The droids and Gossam Commandos stormed onto the farm with Vorlega and I trailing behind them. Once we reached the home, we burst down the door. As soon as we walked in, we saw Mundi's family, which consisted of Mundi's father, Ja-Nac Mundi, his mother, Rhena, his older sister, Droe, his four wives, and seven daughters. They were all in the living room, which was rather simple due to the Cerean species, wanting to preserve the Cerean nature. As soon as they saw us, Mundi's father pushed his wife, his daughters-in-laws, and his granddaughters all behind him, while he stood before us.
"Who are you, and what are you doing in my home?!" He snapped.
"We are Generals of the Separatists and you are all under our control." I began.
"So rejoice for you are under great care." Vorlega added.
"Of course, especially since you are the family of the famous Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi." I mentioned before igniting my lightsaber. I glanced over at Vorlega and the Gossam Commandos. "Remember, leave no one alive."
We then stormed our way over to the family as they let out cries and screams. No one will mess with me, my brother, or my parents and get away with it anymore. The wrath of Naexle Dooku begins now...