Tales of the Mandalorians

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Two ships were arriving to the MhiMitor, Diana Blanes switchblade and Sagittariis Trident. Theyve been called by the Mandalore, concerned by the the absence of his consuls in action.

Dianas ship docked on the Mandalorians flag ship, while the Caribdis started mooring procedures. Diana was waiting on the docking bay for Saggittarii, the boarding door opened, and the big figure of Sagittarii appeared, as usual wearing his vest and hat.

He stayed in front of the door, looked around, not even a smile, something very common on him. He glimpsed Diana accross the room. She, waiting with her hands crossed on her back, indicated him the corridor to the elevator.

Diana, long time, eh? Last time I saw you, you were unconscious on my cargo hold, and I left you at planet Cambridge, he said as a smile peeped on his face.

Diana laughed a bit, Well, unfourtanely, I dont remember that, last time I saw you ... when was it? 80 lb ago? What have you been eating on Malta? looking at him from head to toe.

Malta is a nasty place, Diana He was serious now, Gamma? Its a ride on the park, and its full of corsairs... but outcasts, they are something darker, I had to bulk up, the weaks die in Malta... or worse.

They kept walking to the elevator, in silence now. New warriors walked in front of them, but no one recognized them.

No one knows who we are... whats wrong with these warriors, they dont salute these days She said.

Well or they dont know us, or they know us and thats why they dont salute Sagittarii laughed hard this time.

Its good to see you didnt lose your sense of humor.

Well, you have to stay optimistic in Alpha


They took the elevator to the conference room, where Bishop and Dha were already waiting for them.


So, we are all here... Getel and Briikase are missing... no one heard of them in a long time now, they will be declared MIA, and lets hope they return someday.


The three consuls were sitting down around the table


"You all may have wondered why I have called you here. I won't let you wait any longer and get straight to the point: I will not be Mandalore anymore.
I think - and I feel - that my time has passed....I can't do anything else for the organisation but to leave it it the hands of someone more capable than me."

Billy played with the Mandalore ring, the consuls were silent.


"Well Billy, I gues you already have decided who's gonna be..." Dha asked.

"No!...The title of the Mandalore is not just something that can be passed on, it really must be desired by the person. So, who wants to be the new Mandalore?"

I cant believe you are giving up, of course I wont take the leadership, Ive done it in the past, and we both know I cant do it as its required., knocking over his chair as he swiftly stood up.

Neither I wont replace you William. You have much to give us yet, dont quit, things will get better. If Getel and Briikase are not here, we can always look for new consuls. Diana said, trying to calm Billy from taking a stupid decision.

Its not about them, its in my inside, I dont feel I can lead these men anymore... what about you Sagittarii?

Dha was standing near the door giving his back to the table, Diana was looking at Billy, wondering what have changed inside him.

You teached me everything about the Mandalorians, William. One of the most important thing you told me was that our traditions must be respected.
If you can't serve as the Mandalore anymore, a Consul must take your place, even if it was against your will.
It might get me in really deep trouble but yes; Yes I will be the new Mandalore."

What are you saying Sag?! Yelled Dha from the door You cant do this to him.

Dha, this is not different from what we have done in the past, and furthermore, this is what Im asking for, something that must be done. Bishop got up from the chair I really appreciate you my friend, but this is my decision, and it will be my only one.

Diana remained silent looking at Sagittarii.

Diana... please wait outside the room, you too Dha, Ive to talk with Sag in private

Both Diana and Dha left the room without saying a word, anyone could tell that Dha was furious, what was crossing Dianas mind is hard to know.


Well Sagittarii, I think you are capable of leading the men as you have proven it many times against the corsairs. So, thats not gonna be a problem
You just said something about traditions... theres a tradition yet to be fulfilled... the Consul who is taking the Mandalore position is supposed to kill the Mandalore... despite that this has not always been like that... what are you going to do?

Well Sagittarii stood in front of Bishop. Ill protect our traditions William..

"I must accept your decision - but I won't make it easy for you."

Sagittarii throw a fist at his face, Billy took his arm and tripped him.

"Is that all you got?
You must be much faster my friend! How will you avoid getting killed by another Consul, if you are not fast enough?

Billy... you dont know half of me...

Sagittarii got up "Can you remember where you sent me? Malta is not an easy place - it's either kill or get killed. People there are bloodthirsty" Sagittarii ran to Bishop, and him kicked his face, affecting him in no way, and Sagittarii got him in a bear hug.

Im at least twice your weight William, but dont think that you are faster than me because of that, Ive been drinking Bloodamine, you know what is that? Sag squeezed him.

Its Blood with Cardamine, you dont know what can it do to you, unless you drink it. Sag let him. Get up William.

Well, William spat some blood. You are showing your real face, arent you? He cleaned his face. Seems you werent man enough for Malta, and you chose to hide behind the fact that they are the worst type of human, well, I thought you could handle it, I was wrong, that was my mistake.

An uppercut hit Bishops jaw.

They changed me, Im not hiding.... and still, you dont know half of me, William, there are more things than you dont know

Hahahaha, enlight me then oh great mandalore-

I will... but first... let me as you something: Do you know what a ring - what YOUR ring represents?
It represent eyes, eyes that have seen through all these years,from the moment the first person had put it on.
Since the first Mandalore wore it, it represents the power of the Mandalore, the power of the Mandalorians
Sag, threw Bishop across the room and he hit the wall.
"And it seems to me that I have clearly more power than you!"
Bloody beast Bishop thought.

Sagittarii lifted him against the wall Im going to take your ring, William... Im going to take your eyes He smashed his face, and then blinded Bishop using his fingers.

You are amazing, William... any other man would have passed out at this point... you, however, not even a soft scream... nothing... you are tough, Im sorry that this has to end like this.

You are strong, but dont be so confident on your skills, theres always someone stronger than you... always... William leaned against the wall. Finish what you started.

Be patient William... there are things you have to know before... You will be surprised.


Outside the conference room.
Half an hour had passed by since Dha and Diana had left the conference room. They were still waiting for the two men inside.
As the door finally opened, Sagittarii came out of it, alone, with blood on his clothes, and missing one hand.
Both, Diana and Dha, looked at him with great anger.

Traditions... we live and die for our traditions Sagittarii opened his remaining hand, and showed the Mandalore ring to the Consuls, that now were his - Mandalore Sagittarii's - Consuls
What you are feeling now? Anger? Hate? Frustration?
Use those feelings, use them against me or against our targets.

Wheres his body?! What have you done with him?! Dha demanded.

You dont need to know that...yet.
Take some time to say goodbye to your friend.
In a litle while I willl call you to inform you about some changes that will take place here. But for now, I could need a medic...and seems you need some time to get over it. Dismiss!.