Short Story: The Gray Jedi's Strikes

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Brimstone counter each of the Gray Jedi’s strikes. A slash to left, a parry to the midsection, a thrust to the right. Each countered to perfection. Vapaad was an unusual style, but only those who have mastered it knew the intriquisities of countering each aspect of that fluid motion. In the hands of a light sider or even a Grey, it helped them tap lightly into the dark side of the Force. To a Sith, like himself, it opened him fully into a deadly weapon of power. The Chiss knew he was facing it, hence why he was able to counter it. As they battled, he studied his opponent's movement. He knew he was relying on brute strength only.

Kah, while in mid attack, quickly jerked from his belt a vibro dagger in an attempt to slit one of the Chiss’ …show more content…

He then pulled out one of his blasters, a chromium plated WESTAR-35. With its hair trigger modification, he knew the Jedi, once he returned, would expect a delay in the shot. Brimstone knew this split reaction was the difference between catching an opponent off guard or …show more content…

He reached out to grab its handle, turning it off. As he slipped it to his belt under his now water weighted down robe, he swam back up to the water’s edge. With his bobulous eyes, he peered out to see the Chiss pointing a blaster towards him, waiting. He knew his lightsaber wasn’t going to deflect any incoming blasts due to the water within it. Kah thought for a second. He decided to see what the Chiss had to say about the slavers that he mentioned before. “Anything is better than dying after a blunder meesa fell for” he thought to himself.

As the Vanguard stood, Brimstone watched him shake the water out of his elongated ears. Noticing that his weapon wasn’t in his hands, he removed his finger away from the trigger and replaced hit pistol back into his sheath on his left hip.

“So I see yousa are ambidextrous, Plaguieian” spoke the Gungan.

“I’ve learned through war that one must use all his extremities to the fullest extent” replied Brimstone with a slight smirk. “Now that you have learned quickly that brute strength isn’t the answer, perhaps you are willing to consider my offer before our sparring session you wanted.”

Brimstone stood back up. As he looked around the surrounded landscape of the former Massassi Arena, he spoke to him. “This planet was once a haven of slavers by the Empire during the post-Republic events. Our military had run ins with many over our

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