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"Gnah!" Aaden Sean Murdoch gritted his teeth as the Eclipse shook. "Hang on!" The helmeted male shouted as he gave a sharp turn away. Tie Fighters wizzed and whirled behind. Red lasers fired off around the metal ship. No doubt they were after the little Scavenger.

"Aaah!" Emily gripped tight to the metal in front of her, to keep her from flying across the cockpit. She was staring at a mess of wires. She was doing her best to rewire the hyperdrive back online. Another hit and the two would be going down with a scrambled system.

A few narrow moves had kept the two out of their Emperial hands. Why where they after the little one so much? Was it her power? Her family's research and info that she carried? She did bring up her family's work a few times. These little guys were hard core and almost onto how to defeat the Empire. For all the mandalorian knew, he vowed to keep her safe and to her kin with her prized information.

-Ffzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzsssskkksssshhhhhh!-

Sirens blarred through the ship, announcing its unstable condition after taking another hit from the Tie Fighters. They were going down.

"Strap yerself in, tis could get rough!" Sean shouted as he overrode the annoying alarm. His tone not to be messed with, a hard order to the lass.

Emily wrapped the two wires together with a strong twist, the hyperdrive fizzling in and out.

Smoke emitted out of the right engine, patches of fire in the left. Aaden was left with a few slim choices. Anger and determination riddled on his hidden features as he pulled a last few maneuvers.

A strong skilled turn with the ship followed by a few blasts from his proton blasters and the Tie Fighters blew in fragments with a bright display.

The victory couldn't be appreciated though, as they were still going down with one last Tie Fighter on their tail.

"Get yer arse in tis seat! Before I shove ya in somewhere!" Aaden growled harshly at the little Scavenger.

"I'm gettin'!" Emily recanted with a scowl. "Stop yellin' at me!"

The Mando gripped tight at the steering, attempting to guide the shaking hunk of metal as it quickly began losing altitude.

Small tongues of flames tipped the nose of the Eclipse as it broke through the nearing planet's atmosphere. Snow soon began whirling past the thick glass. Hoth.

White powder lightly crunched as it caught the crashing ship, lightly skidding it a ways before it ceased. The snow easing its unforgiving landing; the Eclipse sat powerless.

He gave a few attempts switching some toggles and lifeless buttons. Dead. Dammit. "Ya alright?" Aaden asked as he adjusted his view towards the foundling.

"Uuugh... I'm fine." Emily grunted as she sat up from her tossled position from her seat. Boy was she glad she was strapped in in time.

"Alright. I'm gonna access tha ship's exterior. Stay here." The Kytan Mando stated as he left his pilot's chair towards the exit.

Emily stared out the window, snow settling and white across the planet's surface. Her hand fiddled with the coin around her necklace. Nothing left her lips, him leaving too quickly to even hear her if she said anything. She zoned out staring at the snow and the position of the numerous moons.

She was on Hoth...

Sean ran his gloved hand across the metal panels of his ship. He was going to either need a lot of time or a helping hand. Lil'Rabbit was helpful with the ship in some ways but she was most definitely not a mechanic. He gave a sigh under his beskar helmet, the cold weather not very forgiving.

A whurring sound entered the air, the Tie Fighter zooming across the sky. It was heading towards their wreckage after surveying the area. A snarl of annoyance rumbled from the Mando's chest.

-Ppppssshhhhhaaanphhhhhzzzzzzzzzzz!-

The Tie Fighter crackled as a wing joint blasted apart, compromised and exploding into the stone raveen wall.

The Mandalorian scanned the area, wondering where the blast came from and who fired it. His hand hovered by his lazor tipped blade's handle as he scanned the horizon's thermals. Frozen and cold.

"Blast it all. Those idiots can't leave us alone, worth a darn." A rich gruff voice rose above the snow, the male tracking through the snow. He reached towards the Mandalorian, slinging his rifle blaster behind his back. "I saw ya crash an' luckly was fairly near by."

"Much oblodged." Sean stated as he leaned into the ship. The new male sported messy black hair, speckles of snow riddled within his scruff and locks. He looked like he had been out in the weather for a while but wasn't bothered by it.

"Tha' name's Killian." The bounty hunter introduced himself as he pulled his visor goggles up to his forehead, revealing silver eyes. His hand adjusting the snow cameo into its typical black tactical gear attire. "I hear ye hold somethin' valuble... An' don't worry, ye are na on my radar."

Sean gave a respectful nod. "Again. Much oblodged." The Mandalorian huffed. He was tired of the Empire so much. It was nice to not have someone on his tail for a good minute. This bounty hunter must be a special forces, top notch in high commission.

"I'm afraid all I can offer iz a nearin' shelter. It'z run down but it'll protect ya from tha weather." Killian offered with a casual smirk.

"Thank you." He'll need it, especially with EmJ. She won't last in this weather without a functioning ship. "I appreciate it." He said as he lead the bounty hunter into his ship.

"EmJ. I found someone whoz offerin' us shelter while we'are in repair." Sean said as he opened the cockpit door. His purple eyes widened under the helmet. No one was there. She was gone. "Emz!"

Who knew how long she was gone. She could've been gone since he left. She could be anywhere on this frozen planet!

"She'll die out there!" I need to find her! Sean raced out past the bounty hunter as he entered the snow once again. His thermal scanners picking up her minuscule tracks. They trailed off into the distance, her footsteps not fresh.

"It lookz like tis lil'Scavenger o'yers knew where she was goin'..." Killian said, his trained eyes reading the tracks. "An' tha' she deemed tha' she needed t'go alone. Why? Wherez she goin'?" He looked up at the armored male from his crouched position.

"I don't know..." Mando's tone held a slight concerned tone. She won't last out here without proper winter attire, let alone the dangerous creatures.

Killian slid his visor goggles back over his eyes, adjusting his attire back into its white tech mesh. "She'z worth somethin' I see." He could tell by both his reaction and the Tie Fighter wrecks."I'll scout ahead fer her."

Aaden trekked on, his pace so quick with haste, he was running in the snow.

...

Emily continued to trudge through the blistery white snow. She was close. She could feel it. She hugged her frame tightly as the cold chilled her, she felt almost numb. Her hands tightened around her hooded poncho trying to keep the chill out. She was wet and partially frozen.

Her knees buckled under the wind, collapsing into the unforgiving weather. No. I need to keep moving. The base isn't too much further. I need to deliver this. A few miles out from her current position held a well hidden base, only known to Scavengers. It was a bit outdated but it was her Father's primary base. This had to be the location. Her vision became hazey, clouded as it continued to see swirls and ongoing white. She had to make it to the West old Ion tower.

Each breath seemed tighter and tighter, constricting and cold puffs of white mist leaving her purple lips.

"EMJ!" A male's voice shouted, thundering and rolling above the ice crystals. It sounded familiar as it rang through her ears. Another stumble in the snow caused the small woman to lay cold into the frozen powder. "B-b-big b-bear..."

A towering black and navy form rushed forward, silvery metal glistening against the snow as he ran to fallen lass. His leather hands trembled as he knelt down beside her shivering form within the snow.

Fingers slid underneath and curled around her shivering form, lifting her out of her frozen spot. His hands hot compared to her frozen skin. She was alive, but she was weak. "Tha' was dumb, Em. Where were ya even goin'?!" The concern laced within his voice, even recognized under his helmet.

"I-i'm so c-c-close..." Emily's hushed tone answered the Mandalorian, leather rubbing at her shivering pale skin. "M-my Fffather..."

His eyesight scanned her frame. Her reading told very low temperatures for any living form, not to mention her bloody cracked lips and her purple toned hands. Her cheeks and nose tinted in a bright flesh pink. Her frame continued to shake and her icy blues began to look like glass as she looked up at him.

The armored male pulled a cloth out from his belt, wrapping her small form up tight before holding her up protectively to his chest. He looked up, towards the direction she was heading. Readings shared the location of an old At-AT Walker wreckage, confused of why this old broken thing was of major interest to the Scavenger, logging in the location. "Let's get ye warm. Hang in there." His deep voice rumbled through his chest as he turned back to head back towards the ship.

Emily gave a groan as she continued to be pressed into the towering male's chest. She was fading and fast.

The bounty hunter came up behind the male, rifle blaster in hand for the scope. "I scoped 'round an' we're clear." Killian informed the armored male beside him. "I'm goin' t' take ya t' my place. It'z closer. But ye hold na record o'it." The scruffy bounty hunter said, a stern threat at the end. "Fer tha little one."

Sean understood, a man similar to his own in a different way. A man of such standards with that information could be devistating. If anything leaked out, Killian would hunt the traitor down on his own accord. "My records will hold no such place."He agreed. And with that, they began the trek through the icy weather.

...

A long travel finally ended as Killian opened the metal door with a few buttons on the neighboring keypad. The door hissed and slid open, leading them directly into a cavern in the rocky cliff. A secret pocket safely hidden within rock.

The place was simple filled with nice necessities, but that was about it. One could tell he was a man of his work. A bounty hunter. Chips collected upon a small table, no doubt the man's next few tracks. Definitely worth a solid fortune in reward money.

Aaden looked down at the swaddled female, thankful her shivering had lessened. She wasn't out of the woods yet. He gently peeled away the cloth as he activated the heating pod.

The heating pod, in its small lantern shape began pulsing gentle waves of heat, mimicking a fire. He carefully sat her nearby.

Now for the agonizing wait...

...

Emily stirred, blinking away the grogginess from her eyes. Warmth hit her face and chest, focusing on the pod.

She attempted to push her body upright to get closer.

Leather fingers came up to support her back, a helping hand into her sitting position. "Therez Lil'Rabbit." He held out a small wet cloth. "Bite down on tis. Fer yer cracked lip."

She took the cloth and began cleaning her bloody lip. After cleaning, she mustered some energy to heal it with some of her white energy. It wasn't perfect, but it'll have to do for now with her levels.

"She's alive." Killian stated dryly as the gruff male came up to the pair. "Wha' were ya doin' out there? Ya almost got yerself killed."

Emily stared blankly at the new male. He was rough around the edges but he demanded business. A bounty hunter. "I-i..."

Mando stared down at her, waiting for her answer.

"I am a privateer, sir. I am in search of my family, my father's hidden rebel alliance. We got separated and had been trying to find them for a few years." EmJ filled in the Faron bounty hunter. She paused for a moment, struggling giving the information. A breath in and out and she continued. "Everything I've gathered leads me to believe that they are here, at the original base camp location near the west Ion tower beside the Walker wreckage. I need to get to the base. This key I carry could give us hope." Her hand gave a gentle tug and twist of the chained coin around her neck.

A black brow rose at the words. Well, this little Privateer was determined to finish her mission. She had guts. His lips curled into that smug smirk again. She was cool, crazy but cool.

"I detected an Ion tower near yer location, 'bout five feet away. If ye need to get t'yer Father to hand over tis data key, I'll get ya there. Like ye said. We're in tis together."

Big Bear was right. She stuck by him and helped him with his things. "I always struggled asking for help. It is my Father's side in me. I've always had to prove myself and that I can do things growing up. And this was my mission that I've had to protect with my life. Keeping from sharing this burden only protected others." EmJ loosened her hair from her messy half fallen out ponytail bun. A few finger adjustments and EmJ had her hair back up. She gave a sigh then looked up at the beskar helmet, gadging his eyes."I'm asking for a favor, Big Bear. I trust you to take me to him and the secret base. You get me there and I'll get the part you need for the Eclipse."

She sounded like a true Privateer. A lass who didn't rely on others due to her size. In fact, she lasted longer out in that weather than some bigger humanoids. If she had the proper attire, she would have made it with time to spare. Sean smirked at the thought of her similarities of the Lil'Rabbit nickname. She was such a rabbit with her Scavenger capabilities and personality.

"Tha'z better. Now let's get ya there before dark." Aaden said, dispite her small scavenger form, an equal amoungst the highly skilled males in the home.

...

The Mandalorian knelt down by the Ion tower, setting the little Scavenger down by its base. He gave a small adjust, using the tower to block some of the blustery chill.

"I guess tis is it..." Sean rumbled as her boots lightly crunched into the snow.

Her hand continued to fiddle around with the coin, giving to huge Mandalorian a smile before disappearing into the hidden channel within the rock.

Emily dashed off further into it, smiling at the familiarity. Nothing changed. Scavengers of many kind swarmed within, some old and some new faces. A man stood at a computer board, reading the glowing lines. His black hair laced with silvery strands and hazel eyes studying hard to make the next best move. Attire of great responibility and honor. "Father!"

Robert turned his head to the voice, smiling as his oldest daughter greeted him with a hug. "My look how my girl has grown!" He smiled warmly.

"I brought the alliance the cardkey." Emily said, pulling the prized chip out of her hidden pant pocket and holding it out for him to take. A chip that has collected and gathered multiple system plans and few flaws.

"You mean?!"

"Yes."

He gave his daughter the most loving and proud look he could, his beloved first born. She was just like her old man.

...

Aaden leaned into the tower for support, fiddling around with a small blade. Why was he even sticking around? He did what he promised, taking her back to her kin and keeping her safe in the process. She still hadn't came out yet. He looked up at the sky as he stood back up to his full height, getting ready to head on back.

"Stay safe, sweetpea." Robert hugged her at the main hangar enterence. "Love you."

"I love you too. And I will." EmJ gently squeezed her father.

Sean's hearing picked up the sudden voices and sweet exchange, his attention now on the two Scavengers just outside the minuscule hangar door. He gave a smirk.

Robert gave a nod up in respect to the Mando.

Sean gave a nod of his head in complete respect and honor. It was an honor to meet the man, even if it was for a brief moment with a sign of mutual respect. He could tell just by his demeanor and stature, this lass was flying on her father's wings.

"Wait up!" EmJ called out to the Kytan Mando as she entered back into the snow, making her way up to his black boot. Under her arm held a small hyperdrive part.

The armored male lowered and casually scooped the little one out of the snow.

"The memory chip is safe in the hands of my father. And as promised." She said as she sat the part next to her within the gloved palm. "My father, has gave me word that our rebellion is becoming stronger than ever."

"Tha'z'cause they've such a loyal bloodline an' Privateer in there hands." He smiled as he pocketed the part and began on his way.

EmJ gave a warm smile as the large mandalorian made his way back to the Elclipse.

A few minutes of trudging through the swirling ice cyrstals and the two reached the ship near the raveen of icy stone.

Sean froze as a myterious black figure stood by the enterence of the fallen hunk of metal. The Kytan Mando proceeded with caution, pulling the little scavenger closer to him.

The closer they got, the more details they could see. He was definitely male, his face hidden by a hood, playing with shadows. He was garbed with a mix of a Bespin Wing Guard uniform and layers and layers of cloth.

"Greetings." A rich voice stated as he got up from leaning on the ship.

EmJ's icy blues couldn't leave the new person. Why was he by the Eclipse and blocking their way? He seemed to know them. He looked like an officer.

The mix of blacks and grays look like they can be either a rebel or a sith.

"Who are you?" EmJ asked.

His hands reached up and removed his hood to reveal golden locks, brighter than EmJ's but held similar eyetones. They were bighter in a glowing-like way, richer in tone.

He immediately eyed the scavenger who said the first words. A smirk fell on his lips. This little thing caused him some trouble. "I'm Tyre. Tha'z all ye need t'know." He gave a faint nod of an introduction. "I've been waitin' fer ya."

"Why ye here?" Sean asked straight forward.

"Honestly, I've every right t'turn tha both o'ye in..."

EmJ gave a gulp, knowing very well of what he was referring to.

"Bu' I'm here t'help."

A dark brow arched underneath his beskar helmet. He relaxed alittle, He sounded like an old rogue cop, the guy was cool. His demeanor was honest and held no threat in that regards. "Much oblidged."

"Tha Empire's on their way. Yer base an' yer kin will be safe. Ye have m'word."

A warm smile escaped her lips. "Thank you." It was a beautiful feeling, even if the male was one to be after her for a past incident. A peace.

"Now, I must inform ye tha' the reason I'm here. Tha' necklace o'yers."

"My necklace?" EmJ questioned, grabbing at the coin around her neck.

"Why are tha' Empire after her so much?" Sean asked, looking down to the scavenger within his hand. "What is it anyway?"

"They want ye fer takin' their asset. Aye, tha' as well they later found out." Emily fiddled with the chained coin as the Captain Bespin Wing Guard explained. "The empire wants yer trinket 'cause it holds access t'any rebel base."

The coin is a military access port allowing access within the galaxy? That means I can give my infochip to any rebel base? I mean they're all inerconnected... but wow. She smiled, her father trusted her to keep the piece safe and to use it wisely. In the wrong hands, it would cause devistating actions. The reason why he gave it to her. EmJ looked down at the coin then up at the mandalorian.

Aaden was surprised to hear such a thing. Usually the rebels had to have a particular code to each base to get in, due to the safety of its people and the growing dangers of the Sith. That is why they wanted her, not only the benefit of her gift, but she could become a secret key to the Rebel Alliance's success.

Tyre gave a wintery breath as he peeled off his gloves. "Yer ship lookz like it could use'a hand."

"Aye. Tha power cupling's fried. Need alot o'power to generate it back after some unscramblin'." Aaden gave an informative groan. He needed to get started as he knelt down to set the little foundling down onto the open ramp. He needed to get started.

"May I?" He asked, his now bare hand out clearly suggesting the part. The missing working hyperdrive spark-plug. Sean looked over at the Scavenger, curled up warmly within her little poncho. He reached into his uniform and handed him the part. "Wha' ye gonna do?" His visored tone trusting yet questioning.

With a smug grin, Tyre glutched the part before getting to work. Reaching the open panel, where the Mando was reading info from the Diagnostic Decoder. Moments later, the male had the new part replaced. "Might wanna stand back..." and with that, his hand began crackling in blue.

"What the-?" EmJ qawked as she stepped back from her wiring task. Her eyes widened as lightning carressed the ship, lighting the large metal ship. He just plugged in the device and had a huge electrical shock emitting from his hand.

Sean watched as his ship took a blume of electricity, soaking in through the open wires and panel. That came from him? The lightning danced the lights within the ship, lighting up the Eclipse alive.

The Eclipse purred awake.

"Much obloged. What do l owe ya?" The Faron Mando asked, his hand at his opperating ship.

He gave a smug grin. "Give tha Sith hell an' call me when we win tha war." And with that Tyre walked off to his own ship.

Sean closed the open electrical panel, grunting as he sealed up his ship. "Well, tha' appears t'be 'bout it." Its appearence was a bit battered but was managable to be rebuilt. For now, he was thankful that it was now functioning and it could have been a whole heck of a lot worse.

"Great to hear." Emily smiled beside him, brushing a few spots of snow off. She was alittle chilled but it helped having most of the frozen breeze blocked by the ship and slate raveen rocks. "Guess it's time to go."

A questioning hum escaped from under his helmet, wondering why she was joining him on the ship. His thoughts were she was helping patch up then part their ways, her part of the bargain honored.

EmJ gave a shrug with a smile. "I can't stay."

"Why'z tha'?"

"My heart has me with my family, but my duty is to the alliance." EmJ explained as the armored male crouched down towards her. "If I'm going to be any benefit to the alliance. Besides, I'll visit. With more information." The caramel blonde smiled in a sassy tone, referring to bringing the Empire down. She was determined to see the day the galaxy become a peaceful and united universe. The hope of a better world and life.

Sean gave a smirk. "True." A brave lass showing strength and power, doing her part to help.

"My father has given you the sacred blessing. He doesn't give that to just anyone." EmJ pointed out, crossing her arms at the words.

The Faron Mando felt his ego boost at the terms. Her father trusted him with her? She trusted him so he trusted him. Honor of keeping his kin safe. His word meant that he was trusted with the alliance and information.

"Besides, my ship is hidden on another planet and you're the only one who'd give me a lift in the meantime that won't arrest nor turn me in." EmJ gave a smirk as she followed behind the male to enter the ship, awaiting his word.

Sean rolled his purple eyes and gave a smirk. She was struggling with the snow to stay with him. His own tracks in the snow messing with the little foundling's footing. "Letz get off tis frozen planet."

"Ready when you are, Big Bear." She hugged her little poncho tighter.

He gave a huffed laugh under his helmet. "Pull yer weight an' stay close." He'll definitely have to get her some winter attire after this adventure.

Another job, another day.

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Hello Peepz~! Look what it is! Part 3! How exciting!

Sorry to post and run, but the beloved and most talked about event has arrived! Family Vacation is here and are finishing prep. We leave on the 23rd and then off to Gatlinburg!

Anywhose, here is the third installment of my Mandalorian AU Trilogy. There may be more short stories and snigbits, but it feels good to have finished the original three. Anyone recognise the Faron cameos? Boy, I had fun with these two in this one, but I hope I did them justice. Killian is a bounty hunter, top notch and only high commission. His name serves him well. Tyre is an old Bespin Wing Guard, gone rogue after some Sith trouble on his planet. He is mysterious and name is feared. He's no jedi but his electricity capabilities confuse everyone and adds to his mysterious being. Him and EmJ have had some small rondyvoo history. Plugging these two into the Star Wars universe was a blast but I hope I did them justice for ya, Lost-in-Legends .

Have a great summer!

Hope ya'll enjoy! Have a blessed day and a space-tastic week!

Mando belongs to Pedro Pascal and all those writers, creators and respectful people.
Aaden Sean Murdoch and the Kytan species belongs to himself and me.
Emily is legit me. So, I belong to myself. Sean is still trying to get some claims but I'm too stubborn.
I only put us in the Star Wars Universe, in our respective roles and hope to be as accurate as possible.
Only I have full permission to Sean. Respectful fanart is okay, so feel free. Just let me know so I can see!
Thanks!

The Faron species was created by and belongs solely to Lost-in-Legends and is being used with her permission. Ask her permission first, thanks for understanding and respecting a fellow artist's creation. Thanks!

The Kytan species, though loosely inspired by the Farons and look similar, the species are different from each other. Please don't mix the two.

See ya'll after vacay!

Description
"Gnah!" Aaden Sean Murdoch gritted his teeth as the Eclipse shook. "Hang on!" The helmeted male shouted as he gave a sharp turn away. Tie Fighters wizzed and whirled behind. Red lasers fired off around the metal ship. No doubt they were after the little Scavenger.

"Aaah!" Emily gripped tight to the metal in front of her, to keep her from flying across the cockpit. She was staring at a mess of wires. She was doing her best to rewire the hyperdrive back online. Another hit and the two would be going down with a scrambled system.

A few narrow moves had kept the two out of their Emperial hands. Why where they after the little one so much? Was it her power? Her family's research and info that she carried? She did bring up her family's work a few times. These little guys were hard core and almost onto how to defeat the Empire. For all the mandalorian knew, he vowed to keep her safe and to her kin with her prized information.

-Ffzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzsssskkksssshhhhhh!-

Sirens blarred through the ship, announcing its unstable condition after taking another hit from the Tie Fighters. They were going down.

"Strap yerself in, tis could get rough!" Sean shouted as he overrode the annoying alarm. His tone not to be messed with, a hard order to the lass.

Emily wrapped the two wires together with a strong twist, the hyperdrive fizzling in and out.

Smoke emitted out of the right engine, patches of fire in the left. Aaden was left with a few slim choices. Anger and determination riddled on his hidden features as he pulled a last few maneuvers.

A strong skilled turn with the ship followed by a few blasts from his proton blasters and the Tie Fighters blew in fragments with a bright display.

The victory couldn't be appreciated though, as they were still going down with one last Tie Fighter on their tail.

"Get yer arse in tis seat! Before I shove ya in somewhere!" Aaden growled harshly at the little Scavenger.

"I'm gettin'!" Emily recanted with a scowl. "Stop yellin' at me!"

The Mando gripped tight at the steering, attempting to guide the shaking hunk of metal as it quickly began losing altitude.

Small tongues of flames tipped the nose of the Eclipse as it broke through the nearing planet's atmosphere. Snow soon began whirling past the thick glass. Hoth.

White powder lightly crunched as it caught the crashing ship, lightly skidding it a ways before it ceased. The snow easing its unforgiving landing; the Eclipse sat powerless.

He gave a few attempts switching some toggles and lifeless buttons. Dead. Dammit. "Ya alright?" Aaden asked as he adjusted his view towards the foundling.

"Uuugh... I'm fine." Emily grunted as she sat up from her tossled position from her seat. Boy was she glad she was strapped in in time.

"Alright. I'm gonna access tha ship's exterior. Stay here." The Kytan Mando stated as he left his pilot's chair towards the exit.

Emily stared out the window, snow settling and white across the planet's surface. Her hand fiddled with the coin around her necklace. Nothing left her lips, him leaving too quickly to even hear her if she said anything. She zoned out staring at the snow and the position of the numerous moons.

She was on Hoth...

Sean ran his gloved hand across the metal panels of his ship. He was going to either need a lot of time or a helping hand. Lil'Rabbit was helpful with the ship in some ways but she was most definitely not a mechanic. He gave a sigh under his beskar helmet, the cold weather not very forgiving.

A whurring sound entered the air, the Tie Fighter zooming across the sky. It was heading towards their wreckage after surveying the area. A snarl of annoyance rumbled from the Mando's chest.

-Ppppssshhhhhaaanphhhhhzzzzzzzzzzz!-

The Tie Fighter crackled as a wing joint blasted apart, compromised and exploding into the stone raveen wall.

The Mandalorian scanned the area, wondering where the blast came from and who fired it. His hand hovered by his lazor tipped blade's handle as he scanned the horizon's thermals. Frozen and cold.

"Blast it all. Those idiots can't leave us alone, worth a darn." A rich gruff voice rose above the snow, the male tracking through the snow. He reached towards the Mandalorian, slinging his rifle blaster behind his back. "I saw ya crash an' luckly was fairly near by."

"Much oblodged." Sean stated as he leaned into the ship. The new male sported messy black hair, speckles of snow riddled within his scruff and locks. He looked like he had been out in the weather for a while but wasn't bothered by it.

"Tha' name's Killian." The bounty hunter introduced himself as he pulled his visor goggles up to his forehead, revealing silver eyes. His hand adjusting the snow cameo into its typical black tactical gear attire. "I hear ye hold somethin' valuble... An' don't worry, ye are na on my radar."

Sean gave a respectful nod. "Again. Much oblodged." The Mandalorian huffed. He was tired of the Empire so much. It was nice to not have someone on his tail for a good minute. This bounty hunter must be a special forces, top notch in high commission.

"I'm afraid all I can offer iz a nearin' shelter. It'z run down but it'll protect ya from tha weather." Killian offered with a casual smirk.

"Thank you." He'll need it, especially with EmJ. She won't last in this weather without a functioning ship. "I appreciate it." He said as he lead the bounty hunter into his ship.

"EmJ. I found someone whoz offerin' us shelter while we'are in repair." Sean said as he opened the cockpit door. His purple eyes widened under the helmet. No one was there. She was gone. "Emz!"

Who knew how long she was gone. She could've been gone since he left. She could be anywhere on this frozen planet!

"She'll die out there!" I need to find her! Sean raced out past the bounty hunter as he entered the snow once again. His thermal scanners picking up her minuscule tracks. They trailed off into the distance, her footsteps not fresh.

"It lookz like tis lil'Scavenger o'yers knew where she was goin'..." Killian said, his trained eyes reading the tracks. "An' tha' she deemed tha' she needed t'go alone. Why? Wherez she goin'?" He looked up at the armored male from his crouched position.

"I don't know..." Mando's tone held a slight concerned tone. She won't last out here without proper winter attire, let alone the dangerous creatures.

Killian slid his visor goggles back over his eyes, adjusting his attire back into its white tech mesh. "She'z worth somethin' I see." He could tell by both his reaction and the Tie Fighter wrecks."I'll scout ahead fer her."

Aaden trekked on, his pace so quick with haste, he was running in the snow.

...

Emily continued to trudge through the blistery white snow. She was close. She could feel it. She hugged her frame tightly as the cold chilled her, she felt almost numb. Her hands tightened around her hooded poncho trying to keep the chill out. She was wet and partially frozen.

Her knees buckled under the wind, collapsing into the unforgiving weather. No. I need to keep moving. The base isn't too much further. I need to deliver this. A few miles out from her current position held a well hidden base, only known to Scavengers. It was a bit outdated but it was her Father's primary base. This had to be the location. Her vision became hazey, clouded as it continued to see swirls and ongoing white. She had to make it to the West old Ion tower.

Each breath seemed tighter and tighter, constricting and cold puffs of white mist leaving her purple lips.

"EMJ!" A male's voice shouted, thundering and rolling above the ice crystals. It sounded familiar as it rang through her ears. Another stumble in the snow caused the small woman to lay cold into the frozen powder. "B-b-big b-bear..."

A towering black and navy form rushed forward, silvery metal glistening against the snow as he ran to fallen lass. His leather hands trembled as he knelt down beside her shivering form within the snow.

Fingers slid underneath and curled around her shivering form, lifting her out of her frozen spot. His hands hot compared to her frozen skin. She was alive, but she was weak. "Tha' was dumb, Em. Where were ya even goin'?!" The concern laced within his voice, even recognized under his helmet.

"I-i'm so c-c-close..." Emily's hushed tone answered the Mandalorian, leather rubbing at her shivering pale skin. "M-my Fffather..."

His eyesight scanned her frame. Her reading told very low temperatures for any living form, not to mention her bloody cracked lips and her purple toned hands. Her cheeks and nose tinted in a bright flesh pink. Her frame continued to shake and her icy blues began to look like glass as she looked up at him.

The armored male pulled a cloth out from his belt, wrapping her small form up tight before holding her up protectively to his chest. He looked up, towards the direction she was heading. Readings shared the location of an old At-AT Walker wreckage, confused of why this old broken thing was of major interest to the Scavenger, logging in the location. "Let's get ye warm. Hang in there." His deep voice rumbled through his chest as he turned back to head back towards the ship.

Emily gave a groan as she continued to be pressed into the towering male's chest. She was fading and fast.

The bounty hunter came up behind the male, rifle blaster in hand for the scope. "I scoped 'round an' we're clear." Killian informed the armored male beside him. "I'm goin' t' take ya t' my place. It'z closer. But ye hold na record o'it." The scruffy bounty hunter said, a stern threat at the end. "Fer tha little one."

Sean understood, a man similar to his own in a different way. A man of such standards with that information could be devistating. If anything leaked out, Killian would hunt the traitor down on his own accord. "My records will hold no such place."He agreed. And with that, they began the trek through the icy weather.

...

A long travel finally ended as Killian opened the metal door with a few buttons on the neighboring keypad. The door hissed and slid open, leading them directly into a cavern in the rocky cliff. A secret pocket safely hidden within rock.

The place was simple filled with nice necessities, but that was about it. One could tell he was a man of his work. A bounty hunter. Chips collected upon a small table, no doubt the man's next few tracks. Definitely worth a solid fortune in reward money.

Aaden looked down at the swaddled female, thankful her shivering had lessened. She wasn't out of the woods yet. He gently peeled away the cloth as he activated the heating pod.

The heating pod, in its small lantern shape began pulsing gentle waves of heat, mimicking a fire. He carefully sat her nearby.

Now for the agonizing wait...

...

Emily stirred, blinking away the grogginess from her eyes. Warmth hit her face and chest, focusing on the pod.

She attempted to push her body upright to get closer.

Leather fingers came up to support her back, a helping hand into her sitting position. "Therez Lil'Rabbit." He held out a small wet cloth. "Bite down on tis. Fer yer cracked lip."

She took the cloth and began cleaning her bloody lip. After cleaning, she mustered some energy to heal it with some of her white energy. It wasn't perfect, but it'll have to do for now with her levels.

"She's alive." Killian stated dryly as the gruff male came up to the pair. "Wha' were ya doin' out there? Ya almost got yerself killed."

Emily stared blankly at the new male. He was rough around the edges but he demanded business. A bounty hunter. "I-i..."

Mando stared down at her, waiting for her answer.

"I am a privateer, sir. I am in search of my family, my father's hidden rebel alliance. We got separated and had been trying to find them for a few years." EmJ filled in the Faron bounty hunter. She paused for a moment, struggling giving the information. A breath in and out and she continued. "Everything I've gathered leads me to believe that they are here, at the original base camp location near the west Ion tower beside the Walker wreckage. I need to get to the base. This key I carry could give us hope." Her hand gave a gentle tug and twist of the chained coin around her neck.

A black brow rose at the words. Well, this little Privateer was determined to finish her mission. She had guts. His lips curled into that smug smirk again. She was cool, crazy but cool.

"I detected an Ion tower near yer location, 'bout five feet away. If ye need to get t'yer Father to hand over tis data key, I'll get ya there. Like ye said. We're in tis together."

Big Bear was right. She stuck by him and helped him with his things. "I always struggled asking for help. It is my Father's side in me. I've always had to prove myself and that I can do things growing up. And this was my mission that I've had to protect with my life. Keeping from sharing this burden only protected others." EmJ loosened her hair from her messy half fallen out ponytail bun. A few finger adjustments and EmJ had her hair back up. She gave a sigh then looked up at the beskar helmet, gadging his eyes."I'm asking for a favor, Big Bear. I trust you to take me to him and the secret base. You get me there and I'll get the part you need for the Eclipse."

She sounded like a true Privateer. A lass who didn't rely on others due to her size. In fact, she lasted longer out in that weather than some bigger humanoids. If she had the proper attire, she would have made it with time to spare. Sean smirked at the thought of her similarities of the Lil'Rabbit nickname. She was such a rabbit with her Scavenger capabilities and personality.

"Tha'z better. Now let's get ya there before dark." Aaden said, dispite her small scavenger form, an equal amoungst the highly skilled males in the home.

...

The Mandalorian knelt down by the Ion tower, setting the little Scavenger down by its base. He gave a small adjust, using the tower to block some of the blustery chill.

"I guess tis is it..." Sean rumbled as her boots lightly crunched into the snow.

Her hand continued to fiddle around with the coin, giving to huge Mandalorian a smile before disappearing into the hidden channel within the rock.

Emily dashed off further into it, smiling at the familiarity. Nothing changed. Scavengers of many kind swarmed within, some old and some new faces. A man stood at a computer board, reading the glowing lines. His black hair laced with silvery strands and hazel eyes studying hard to make the next best move. Attire of great responibility and honor. "Father!"

Robert turned his head to the voice, smiling as his oldest daughter greeted him with a hug. "My look how my girl has grown!" He smiled warmly.

"I brought the alliance the cardkey." Emily said, pulling the prized chip out of her hidden pant pocket and holding it out for him to take. A chip that has collected and gathered multiple system plans and few flaws.

"You mean?!"

"Yes."

He gave his daughter the most loving and proud look he could, his beloved first born. She was just like her old man.

...

Aaden leaned into the tower for support, fiddling around with a small blade. Why was he even sticking around? He did what he promised, taking her back to her kin and keeping her safe in the process. She still hadn't came out yet. He looked up at the sky as he stood back up to his full height, getting ready to head on back.

"Stay safe, sweetpea." Robert hugged her at the main hangar enterence. "Love you."

"I love you too. And I will." EmJ gently squeezed her father.

Sean's hearing picked up the sudden voices and sweet exchange, his attention now on the two Scavengers just outside the minuscule hangar door. He gave a smirk.

Robert gave a nod up in respect to the Mando.

Sean gave a nod of his head in complete respect and honor. It was an honor to meet the man, even if it was for a brief moment with a sign of mutual respect. He could tell just by his demeanor and stature, this lass was flying on her father's wings.

"Wait up!" EmJ called out to the Kytan Mando as she entered back into the snow, making her way up to his black boot. Under her arm held a small hyperdrive part.

The armored male lowered and casually scooped the little one out of the snow.

"The memory chip is safe in the hands of my father. And as promised." She said as she sat the part next to her within the gloved palm. "My father, has gave me word that our rebellion is becoming stronger than ever."

"Tha'z'cause they've such a loyal bloodline an' Privateer in there hands." He smiled as he pocketed the part and began on his way.

EmJ gave a warm smile as the large mandalorian made his way back to the Elclipse.

A few minutes of trudging through the swirling ice cyrstals and the two reached the ship near the raveen of icy stone.

Sean froze as a myterious black figure stood by the enterence of the fallen hunk of metal. The Kytan Mando proceeded with caution, pulling the little scavenger closer to him.

The closer they got, the more details they could see. He was definitely male, his face hidden by a hood, playing with shadows. He was garbed with a mix of a Bespin Wing Guard uniform and layers and layers of cloth.

"Greetings." A rich voice stated as he got up from leaning on the ship.

EmJ's icy blues couldn't leave the new person. Why was he by the Eclipse and blocking their way? He seemed to know them. He looked like an officer.

The mix of blacks and grays look like they can be either a rebel or a sith.

"Who are you?" EmJ asked.

His hands reached up and removed his hood to reveal golden locks, brighter than EmJ's but held similar eyetones. They were bighter in a glowing-like way, richer in tone.

He immediately eyed the scavenger who said the first words. A smirk fell on his lips. This little thing caused him some trouble. "I'm Tyre. Tha'z all ye need t'know." He gave a faint nod of an introduction. "I've been waitin' fer ya."

"Why ye here?" Sean asked straight forward.

"Honestly, I've every right t'turn tha both o'ye in..."

EmJ gave a gulp, knowing very well of what he was referring to.

"Bu' I'm here t'help."

A dark brow arched underneath his beskar helmet. He relaxed alittle, He sounded like an old rogue cop, the guy was cool. His demeanor was honest and held no threat in that regards. "Much oblidged."

"Tha Empire's on their way. Yer base an' yer kin will be safe. Ye have m'word."

A warm smile escaped her lips. "Thank you." It was a beautiful feeling, even if the male was one to be after her for a past incident. A peace.

"Now, I must inform ye tha' the reason I'm here. Tha' necklace o'yers."

"My necklace?" EmJ questioned, grabbing at the coin around her neck.

"Why are tha' Empire after her so much?" Sean asked, looking down to the scavenger within his hand. "What is it anyway?"

"They want ye fer takin' their asset. Aye, tha' as well they later found out." Emily fiddled with the chained coin as the Captain Bespin Wing Guard explained. "The empire wants yer trinket 'cause it holds access t'any rebel base."

The coin is a military access port allowing access within the galaxy? That means I can give my infochip to any rebel base? I mean they're all inerconnected... but wow. She smiled, her father trusted her to keep the piece safe and to use it wisely. In the wrong hands, it would cause devistating actions. The reason why he gave it to her. EmJ looked down at the coin then up at the mandalorian.

Aaden was surprised to hear such a thing. Usually the rebels had to have a particular code to each base to get in, due to the safety of its people and the growing dangers of the Sith. That is why they wanted her, not only the benefit of her gift, but she could become a secret key to the Rebel Alliance's success.

Tyre gave a wintery breath as he peeled off his gloves. "Yer ship lookz like it could use'a hand."

"Aye. Tha power cupling's fried. Need alot o'power to generate it back after some unscramblin'." Aaden gave an informative groan. He needed to get started as he knelt down to set the little foundling down onto the open ramp. He needed to get started.

"May I?" He asked, his now bare hand out clearly suggesting the part. The missing working hyperdrive spark-plug. Sean looked over at the Scavenger, curled up warmly within her little poncho. He reached into his uniform and handed him the part. "Wha' ye gonna do?" His visored tone trusting yet questioning.

With a smug grin, Tyre glutched the part before getting to work. Reaching the open panel, where the Mando was reading info from the Diagnostic Decoder. Moments later, the male had the new part replaced. "Might wanna stand back..." and with that, his hand began crackling in blue.

"What the-?" EmJ qawked as she stepped back from her wiring task. Her eyes widened as lightning carressed the ship, lighting the large metal ship. He just plugged in the device and had a huge electrical shock emitting from his hand.

Sean watched as his ship took a blume of electricity, soaking in through the open wires and panel. That came from him? The lightning danced the lights within the ship, lighting up the Eclipse alive.

The Eclipse purred awake.

"Much obloged. What do l owe ya?" The Faron Mando asked, his hand at his opperating ship.

He gave a smug grin. "Give tha Sith hell an' call me when we win tha war." And with that Tyre walked off to his own ship.

Sean closed the open electrical panel, grunting as he sealed up his ship. "Well, tha' appears t'be 'bout it." Its appearence was a bit battered but was managable to be rebuilt. For now, he was thankful that it was now functioning and it could have been a whole heck of a lot worse.

"Great to hear." Emily smiled beside him, brushing a few spots of snow off. She was alittle chilled but it helped having most of the frozen breeze blocked by the ship and slate raveen rocks. "Guess it's time to go."

A questioning hum escaped from under his helmet, wondering why she was joining him on the ship. His thoughts were she was helping patch up then part their ways, her part of the bargain honored.

EmJ gave a shrug with a smile. "I can't stay."

"Why'z tha'?"

"My heart has me with my family, but my duty is to the alliance." EmJ explained as the armored male crouched down towards her. "If I'm going to be any benefit to the alliance. Besides, I'll visit. With more information." The caramel blonde smiled in a sassy tone, referring to bringing the Empire down. She was determined to see the day the galaxy become a peaceful and united universe. The hope of a better world and life.

Sean gave a smirk. "True." A brave lass showing strength and power, doing her part to help.

"My father has given you the sacred blessing. He doesn't give that to just anyone." EmJ pointed out, crossing her arms at the words.

The Faron Mando felt his ego boost at the terms. Her father trusted him with her? She trusted him so he trusted him. Honor of keeping his kin safe. His word meant that he was trusted with the alliance and information.

"Besides, my ship is hidden on another planet and you're the only one who'd give me a lift in the meantime that won't arrest nor turn me in." EmJ gave a smirk as she followed behind the male to enter the ship, awaiting his word.

Sean rolled his purple eyes and gave a smirk. She was struggling with the snow to stay with him. His own tracks in the snow messing with the little foundling's footing. "Letz get off tis frozen planet."

"Ready when you are, Big Bear." She hugged her little poncho tighter.

He gave a huffed laugh under his helmet. "Pull yer weight an' stay close." He'll definitely have to get her some winter attire after this adventure.

Another job, another day.

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Hello Peepz~! Look what it is! Part 3! How exciting!

Sorry to post and run, but the beloved and most talked about event has arrived! Family Vacation is here and are finishing prep. We leave on the 23rd and then off to Gatlinburg!

Anywhose, here is the third installment of my Mandalorian AU Trilogy. There may be more short stories and snigbits, but it feels good to have finished the original three. Anyone recognise the Faron cameos? Boy, I had fun with these two in this one, but I hope I did them justice. Killian is a bounty hunter, top notch and only high commission. His name serves him well. Tyre is an old Bespin Wing Guard, gone rogue after some Sith trouble on his planet. He is mysterious and name is feared. He's no jedi but his electricity capabilities confuse everyone and adds to his mysterious being. Him and EmJ have had some small rondyvoo history. Plugging these two into the Star Wars universe was a blast but I hope I did them justice for ya, Lost-in-Legends .

Have a great summer!

Hope ya'll enjoy! Have a blessed day and a space-tastic week!

Mando belongs to Pedro Pascal and all those writers, creators and respectful people.
Aaden Sean Murdoch and the Kytan species belongs to himself and me.
Emily is legit me. So, I belong to myself. Sean is still trying to get some claims but I'm too stubborn.
I only put us in the Star Wars Universe, in our respective roles and hope to be as accurate as possible.
Only I have full permission to Sean. Respectful fanart is okay, so feel free. Just let me know so I can see!
Thanks!

The Faron species was created by and belongs solely to Lost-in-Legends and is being used with her permission. Ask her permission first, thanks for understanding and respecting a fellow artist's creation. Thanks!

The Kytan species, though loosely inspired by the Farons and look similar, the species are different from each other. Please don't mix the two.

See ya'll after vacay!