Hope Reborn - Chapter 17 complete

Vader knew something was wrong. His body had been healing rather well, but now it had stalled. The nub of his arms had formed a sort of layer of scar tissue. His legs had stopped just above his knees. Not even, of course, that would have been too simple. His skin was healing better than expected. In fact, his scalp itched like crazy.

"Lord Vader." One of the scientists strolled into the room. "We have news."

Vader cocked his head to the side. They had created set of temporary set of prosthetics during the process.

"Go on." His voice was still scratchy.

"The regrowth has encountered a problem." The scientist continued.

Vader nodded. The overbearing pressure of his force-charged anger made the tall scientist stumble a few steps back.

"We have come up with a solution." They hurried to add. "It will be a painful and long process, but we are confident it will work."

Vader glared at the scientist. His eyes were gold fire that radiated his pure rage. He motioned for them to continue.

"We will need to remove the scar tissue and graft a replacement limb onto your body." The scientist explained. "Unlike creating a clone, this will use the tissue from your own body to prevent rejection. We will removed the scar tissue, as well as the area around it, then attach the new limbs. They have been constructed with your genetic signature. Combined with the bacta therapy, we are confident your body will integrate the limbs without issue."

"When can you start?" Vader asked.

"Immediately." The scientist replied. "This will be a painful process. Your body has quite a resistance to our sedative. We fear that you might be conscious for the majority of the procedure."

"Pain is of no consequence." Vader rumbled. "Enough. Let's begin."

"Yes, Lord Vader." The tall alien bowed.

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"Aquilae Sullust." Iden announced from the pilot seat. "We have arrived."

A few Imperial ships patrolled the orbit. They weren't star destroys, but they could pack a punch. Most noticeably was a militarized space station that had a much wider orbit. It looked like it had once served a commercial purpose. Now, it had a battery of cannons around the outer ring. There were also more than a dozen assault class ships docked at various ports.

"I'm guessing that's where your friends are?" Iden asked Ventress.

"No one ever accused Mandalorians of subtlety." Ventress replied.

She leaned over the console and punched in an access code. The ship drifted over to the space station while they waited. It didn't take long for them to get clearance. This was a ship the Mandalorians had provided. Plus, the modified bounty puck transmitted a code of its own.

"Landing now." Iden announced.

Luke scanned along the panel. Everything looked good. The ship glided into the hangar on auto-pilot. It set down gently and ran through the power-down sequence all on its own.

"I don't like that." Iden muttered.

"Bo-Katan isn't the type to stab you in the back." Ventress spoke with a casual ease. "She prefers to look you in the eyes when she digs her knife into your chest."

"Thanks for that image." Iden gave a dry chuckle.

"Stop it." Luke shook his head. "This is a transaction. She won't betray us because we won't betray her. We have a common enemy with the Empire. That doesn't make us friends, or allies, but we can work together from time to time."

"And you want to bring the Mandalorians into the Rebellion." Ventress stated flatly.

"Not really." Luke shook his head.

Ventress raised her eyebrows in a silent question.

"Best case scenario, I can convince them to fight the Empire on their own terms." Luke offered. "That way they have to deal with different tactics. Each clan has their own way of doing things. I'd count it as a success If some of them decide to focus on the Empire."

"You didn't seem to have a problem with the Empire earlier." Ventress smirked.

Iden suddenly found the console in front of her very interesting. Luke just laughed.

The trio strolled over to the airlock and waited for it to cycle. Iden didn't seem all that eager, but she kept her mouth shut. Luke smiled as they made their way out into the hangar. The Falcon was right where he left it. It looked like they had left it alone. Right now, the only things worth any attention were his personal items. He wondered idly if he should find some sort of smuggling job. The Falcon was made for it, and it felt a little wrong to just ignore it. Illegal goods were the only thing he could move around the various planets. Food, medical supplies, and possibly refugees.

"Ventress." Bo-Katan strolled over to the trio. "Captured by the Empire?"

"Thanks for the rescue. Even if you did send a Skywalker." Ventress sighed.

Bo-Katan laughed. She waved the three to follow.

"You picked up a new member of your crew?" Bo-Katan shot a look over her shoulder at Luke.

"It's a big ship." Luke motioned to the Falcon.

Bo-Katan swept her eyes over Iden. She inclined her head ever so slightly.

"The fact that she's gorgeous had nothing to do with it." Bo-Katan teased.

"Do you have the information?" Luke asked.

"Is he always this eager?" Bo asked Ventress.

"From what I've heard." Ventress teased.

"Yes." Bo finally answered. "I have the information. It will get you started if nothing else."

"Thank you." Luke replied with a gentle smile.

"I'm going to go with them." Ventress added. "It's been a while since I've seen little Ahsoka."

Bo let out a little chuckle. Luke diverted from the group to head over to the Falcon. He tapped in a code to unlock the ramp.

<<Skywalker?>> The message appeared on a small screen by the lock.

"It's me, R2." Luke replied. "I've got a couple of people joining me for a while."

The airlock let out a loud clunk before it started to open. He waved Iden over.

"Get settled." He said. "My droid will show you around."

Iden didn't question him. She was clearly more than happy to take any reason to get space from the Mandalorians. The fact that they were everywhere else made the Falcon a bastion.

Bo watched the woman go without comment. She turned her attention to Luke.

"Defector." She stated.

Luke nodded.

She shrugged. "It's your ship."

Luke gave her a thankful smile.

Bo led them into an office. The décor was utilitarian. It looked like it had once been a port official office but had been converted for more Mandalorian purposes. A rack of blaster rifles had been bolted into the wall. The door had an added layer that could be closed manually. There was also a small crate of what looked to be ration packs. If needed, this place could become a small bunker.

"Do you need to report in?" Bo-Katan addressed Ventress.

"If you have a secure connection." Ventress countered.

Bo-Katan slid off her helmet. She placed it on the desk before her as she glared at Ventress.

"I'd shoot you if you were anyone else." Bo-Katan held the glare.

"You could try." Ventress shrugged.

The pair broke into smiles.

"I need to report." Ventress nodded. "Same place as last time?"

Bo nodded. Ventress left without another word. Luke turned his attention to the Mandalorian before him. He waited for a moment.

"The information?" He prompted.

Bo tapped something on her gauntlet. The door shut and locked. Luke arced an eyebrow at that. Ventress had been right, Bo-Katan wanted to look him in the eyes when she stabbed him.

"There is one more part to this deal." Bo-Katan stood. "Something we can only discuss in private."

She locked eyes with him as she undid her belt. Her hands moved in practice motions as she began to remove her armor. Bo motioned for him to do the same.

"Oh." Luke stood. "Are you sure?"

"You're cute." Bo laughed. "I'm still royalty. My life gets complicated if I take another Mandalorian as a lover. You, farm boy, aren't a Mandalorian."

Luke smiled at her. He began to undress as well.

She wore a black under suit that was snug against her body. Her build was strong, but still feminine. In fact, her breasts were bigger than he expected. The armor and suit must have pushed them down. She had nice muscle tone that came from functionality rather than cosmetics. Her breasts were more than a handful and capped with perky, dark pink nipples

Bo cocked her hip to the side. The motion made her breasts bounce in a wonderful way. She arced an eyebrow and waited for him to catch up. A wicked smirk crossed her face as she stepped closer. She began to remove his clothes in a much speedier if a bit rougher manner.

Luke had to tilt his head up to catch her lips in a hard kiss. She had a couple of inches on him in height.

He was just as naked as she was within a minute. Luke opened his mouth to say something. His words lost all form and shifted into a moan as she leaned in. Her teeth brushed against his skin. She let out a smug noise as she a sensitive spot. Bo started to suck and bite. The sensation almost made him cum right then and there.

Bo pushed him back a couple of steps. Her lips made a loud popping sound as they detached from his neck. He felt something touch the back of his knees. A quick look behind revealed a chair. He took the hint and sat.

Before she could take the lead again slid through her arms to reach her nipples. The feel of them between his lips was heavenly. He rolled the nubs with his tongue. When he pulled back they were nice and hard. He teased one with his fingers while he sucked on the other. Her sounds sent a jolt of hunger down his spine.

Bo stepped away, the cool air hardening her nipples even more. She reached down and stroked his shaft. Luke breath hitched as she swirled her fingers along the edge of his knob. She smiled at him as she straddled him on the chair.

Bo grabbed a fistful of his hair in each hand and pulled his mouth roughly against hers. Even then her lips were remarkably soft. Her tongue danced with his as she ground her hips on him, sliding along his shaft. She reached down, took him in her hand, and lined him up at her entrance. She gave him a wicked smile as she slowly sank down onto his thick shaft. Her wet, hot pussy easily slid lower.

They both moaned as he bottomed out.

"Dank Ferrick that's good." Bo muttered. "You might need to visit more often."

She took a couple of slow bounces to adjust to his size. Her pelvis ground into his. A happy little noise escaped her mouth as her clit rubbed against him accidentally. That jolt of pleasure spurred her on. Bo leaned forward, braced her legs on the ground, and increased her speed.

Luke couldn't form a coherent thought. Not only was her tight pussy taking him with ease, but she was totally in control. She rode him hard. He had just enough brain power to grab a handful of her firm ass cheeks.

Bo pushed the pace faster. Loud, rhythmic slaps came from their bodies. The sound echoed in the small room. She rode him with wild abandon while he held on. Both lost in pleasure. She let out a shuddering moan as she pushed down onto him, rolling her hips and humping against him as he pussy shuddered around his cock. The chair underneath them scrapped loudly across the floor.

The sensation was too much. Luke slammed his cock up into her. His grip on her ass tightened. He pressed her down against him as much as he could. Luke groaned as he pumped her full of cum.

Bo let out a satisfied sigh. She patted him on the chest and placed a kiss on his forehead.

"Thanks, kid." She dismounted him. "I needed that."

"Let me know if you need it again." Luke flashed her a grin.

"Get dressed." She let out a small laugh as his cum dripped down her legs.

Luke saluted and started to gather his clothes.

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