The Road To Redemption

**markaic** · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:13 am Post subject: The Road To Redemption

Sitting in the cantina the bartender walks over to Mark and brings him a drink. “The lady over there in the booth says hi,” says the bartender. Mark looks over at the booth to see a beautiful twi’lek woman smiling at him. She has beautiful orange skin and a rack to die for. She lifts her glass at him as to offer up a toast, and he follows suit in return. She winks at him and nods her head as to tell him to join her. Mark picks up his drink, walks over, and sits down next to her. Markaic Furato is many things, but a fool is not one of them.
Next thing Mark knows he is standing in a room kissing the beautiful woman. She stops kissing him and pushes him gently onto the bed. He begins to say ‘My name is…”
“Shhh”, she replies quietly “ names aren’t important to me baby. All I want from you is a good, hard MARK YOU AWAKE.”
“ A good what?” he asks. Mark awakens to find himself looking at the ceiling. He looks at the intercom, very upset. “You have got to be shitting me,” He mutters out loud.
“Why,” Bis replies from the other end of the intercom, “Ya told me tah wake ya up when we got close to Klatooine. Well were close so get outta bed mate.”
As Mark rolls out of bed the door to his room opened. In came his proto droid, Chrome, walking into the room and running his mouth, “Good day captain. I have brought you clean clothes. And might I say you look smashing today.”
“ In the mood I’m in Chrome I wouldn’t use the term smashing, got it,” replies Mark.
“ What is the matter sir?” asks the dumbfounded droid.
“ Oh I dunno. Maybe the fact that I was rudely awakened during the best dream I’ve had in forever. Then I haven’t been awake for more than two seconds and I’ve got you up my backdoor already. Now put the damn clothes on the end of the bed. Then get your shiny metal ass down to the cargo hold and get the cargo prepared. If you need help yell for Paylay.
“ Yes captain, right away captain,” Chrome says as he darts outta the room.
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**markaic** · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 4:51 am Post subject:

On the way to the bridge a thought crosses Mark’s mind. it’s the same thought that crosses his mind every time he lands on a planet. He thinks, “Will today be the day I see my sister.” Its been years since he watched his mother drag Madhale off world. He still hears her cries, her screaming his name. Not a day goes by that he doesn’t think of her. How he hopes that this will be the day.
As he approaches the bridge he stops to clear his mind. He places his sister out of his mind and begins to focus on the job. it’s a regular, but these days that doesn’t mean anything. There are rumors of a syndicate buying up all the hired hands. Another about some sort of games starting up. Its no wonder he suffers from paranoia. Before he enters the bridge he takes a deep breathe and walks in.
“Bout time,” Yells Bis, “ Holy sith you smell like bantha fodder. You could of at least cleaned up a bit. Wow.
“Sorry, some jackass decided to wake me up in the middle of the best dream I can remember. Then I got a droid that is up my ass like an enema,” Says Mark. He then proceeds to flop down in his chair.
“You know what would make you and Paylay happy. We fly by Endor and shoot his tin ass at the remnants of the death star,” replies Bis.
“Just shut up and prep for landing will ya.” snarls Markaic. Then he hit’s the intercom button, “ Paylay, up here…NOW.”
“Your awfully pissy today mate. It ain’t just the dream, Whats up?” ask Bis.
“A lot on my mind lately,” answers Mark. “ And don’t talk about my smell when you smell like Hutt Fodder every damn day. You forget were the shower is.” Bis looks at Mark grimly. Mark gives him a big smile, and they both start laughing. Bis turns back towards the control panel and starts the landing process. As Mark turns to look out the window the door behind them opens up. Paylay, the little ewok mechanic that mark saved years ago, storms in jabbering in ewokese.
“Bout time hairball. Get lost on the way?” asks Bis
“I hurry. Dumb droid gets in way all time. Always criticize. Never help poor Paylay. Always tell me I doing it wrong. Paylay say we shoot out tube. “ Yells Paylay.
“Woohoo,” Yells Bis.
“He stays,” says Markaic sternly, “Now do we all now the plan. Once we land Bis and I go out. Paylay, you and Chrome stay hidden in case we need you. Clear.”
“Yes sir,” replies both.
“Good, we land in ten.” says Mark.

The ship lands on Yavin IV. Markaic and Bis walk to the cargo bay. Bis hit’s the switch and lowers the ramp. As they walk down they see Pijiot, owner of the local cantina and a regular buyer, standing at the rear entrance of the cantina. As Markaic and Bis walk down the ramp they wave at Pijiot. He looks at them an nods. Bis reaches for his pistol. As he gets his hand there he hears “hold it.” Its Pijiot, looking at them. Yet he is pointing towards the top of the wall. Mark and Bis look up to see twelve blaster rifles pointed at them both.
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**markaic** · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

“You have got to be shittin me,” whispers Bis. His four arms extended outward.
“What the force is going on here Pijiot? We have been dealing with each other for years. You got some kinda screw loose?” asks Markaic loudly.
“Its real simple Furry. I’m tired of paying, so I’m gonna start taking,” yells Pijiot. “Alright boys, ready, aim….”
“Go ahead,” giggles Mark, “But shoot Bis first ok. Just kidding. You shoot and we all die here today.”
“No just you. Besides how would we all die here today?” asks Pijiot.
“Easy,” replies Mark, “Send one down partner.” Just then an unarmed thermal detonator rolls down the ramp. Pijiot looks at it, snarls, then smiles.
“You fool an emp blast will fry that droid.” says Pijiot
“Ain’t no droid mate,” replies Bis, “Its our partner. Now back off, or we have him set just one off beside your crates. I figure with all five hundred of them we could take ourselves, you, and a whole city block.”
“Your bluffing,” says Pijiot.
“You ever known me to bluff?” asks Markaic.
“This is my home as well as my business. Innocent blood will be spilled.” mutters Pijiot.
“And you will be the one to spill it. You have guns pointed at my family. Damn straight I’ll take yours out at the same time. Now loose the gunmen or we both loose this battle.” yells Mark. Pijiot looks around at his gunmen on the rooftop. “Also since you are a longtime customer,” says Mark, “I’ll give you ten percent off. But next time your hard up for money say something instead of trying to kill us all.”
“Deal.” replies Pijiot.
“I wasn’t finished. I also want an open tab in the cantina for every time I’m here.” smirked Mark.
“I said deal Furry.” says Pijiot. “I’ll get your payment.”
“Ok. But next time you wanna rob someone try a sucker. When you come back with the payment I’ll disarm my ship and unload the merchandise. And for the record I’ll take payment up front next time.” Says Mark.
“I understand” says Pijiot. “I’ll be right back .”
Mark and Bis turn around and walk up the ramp. “Close boss close.” Says Paylay.
“Yup lil buddy. Very close.” replies Markaic. “Now remember you stay on the ship and keep it locked up till we get back. Something happens you leave. Got it”
“Yub yub,” cries Paylay.
Pijiot returns with the payment. Mark and Bis unload the merchandise and head into the cantina. They sit in Pijiot’s private booth and have a few drinks. Soon Pijiot joins them.
“ I think its time to retire the old ship.” comments Bis.
“She is getting beat up. Maybe something bigger?” Replies Mark.
“You know,” Pijiot buts in, “ I have an old radiant VII in a junkyard of mine. She still flies well but I ain’t had anyone to fly her. I could sell her to ya pretty cheap. I wager I owe you that much for the trouble.” Just then a stranger walks up to the table.
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**Ran'leth Vell** · Independent Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 55

Shintar Vekk was a menacing figure to behold. Clad in combat armor from head to toe, he looked more machine than man. Whether he was recognized or not, he still earned the attention of anyone within eyeshot. As was the case here, even in the midst of such a group of reviled criminals, that currently occupied this wretched little cantina. Every eye was on him. Vekk stood next to a table occupied by two men, one he wanted to see and the other he didn't. He pointed an armored finger at one of them and spoke.

"My sources tell me that you are Markaic Furatu. I have need of you."

Vekk turned his gaze at the other man and said.

"You may leave now."

The other man stared at Vekk a brief second, almost in disbelief, looking shocked. Then his expression turned to one of pure rage. The other men in the room clenched their blasters just a
little bit tighter, expecting a fight, and began to move closer to the table. Then the little man stood up sending his chair flying across the room, and began shouting almost incoherently. He was saying what they always say. Something about, not knowing who you are messing with, and do you know who I am. Typical loud mouth dribble, from small men who can't back up their words.

Vekk didn't didn't say another word,but the man stopped speaking instantly and began to make a lightly audible gurgling sound, as if he were choking. In fact, that was exactly what he was doing. The other men became confused and began to panic, all raising their blasters quickly and aiming at Vekk. Almost as quickly their expressions changed from confusion to fear. Then hysteria. They looked at one another, and all at once they began firing at one another. Within a few seconds all of the men lay dead or dying. Vekk, then returned his attention to the choking man and spoke.

"Your men are dead! Unless you wish to join them, leave, immediately."

The man scrambled to his feet and stumbled towards the door, clutching his throat. He turned to speak something and then thought better of it. He exited the room coughing and gagging.

The only man left in the room, besides Vekk was Furatu, still sitting in his chair, watching him intently. Shintar let this trail on for a brief moment, then he spoke.

"I have a ship at docking bay twenty four. If you want information about your sister, meet me their in two hours."

Under a barage of questions from Furatu, Vekk turned and walked out without a sound.
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