A New Crew

The Rebel agent climbed aboard his ship, Niner following closely behind. He made his way into the ship's mess hall, Inna and Niko were already deep into conversation. "I'm not interrupting anything am I?"

"Not at all Aegon, Trantis was just catching me up on what happened after Denon."

"It's good to be with you again Niko. What happened there?" Baron pointed to Niko's missing ear.

"The Grand Admiral happened. Cut it off without a moment's thought."

"Ruthless," Inna commented. "We will keep you safe, I am begging you to stay with me at all times, please!"

"I'll try my best," Niko smiled. "What about you two where did you go after Denon?"

"Vixnix, then here. Now a jump to Cerea. Urgent business." Baron replied. Niner stumbled past him and made himself comfortable next to Trantis, the Farghul gave a polite nod to the droid.

"The Empire is on Cerea," Niko blurted.

"I know that's why we're heading there. But how did you know that?"

"Again the Grand Admiral..."

"Sounds like you're best friends with this Imperial all of a sudden," Baron chuckled, then he heard heavy steps coming on board and stopping behind him. "Sounds like our guest is here."

Ecks-zee stood patiently waiting for Baron to finish before introducing himself: "It's a pleasure - I am XZ. Old friend and new crewmate of Agent Aegon and Cee-Zed-Nine here!" Inna walked over and shook the droid's large index finger.

"Inna Keokea," she smiled. Ecks-zee turned his singular cybernetic eye to the Farghul and waited for his introduction.

"...Niko Trantis, good to meet you." He said after some silence.

"Good now that we've all met each other, let's get moving ladies, gentlemen and droids. Niner with me please," Baron rushed out of the mess to the cockpit. He was eager to quickly get to Cerea and help out the Alliance. Every friend lost was a cause of great distress to Aegon, he didn't want as many casualties as Denon. "Prepare for takeoff folks, Cerea is our next destination." Baron's voice announced through the ship's intercom. The Nimble Dragon lifted carefully off Takodana, destined for the next important step in ensuring the Alliance's success.

To Be Continued...