Chapter 85 - Jedi Tricks (1/2)
Dageer looked around, touching the rocks, trying to see if he could find some way out, maybe a tunnel or something. But there was nothing, they were totally trapped.
In the end, after a fruitless search, Hell Squad grouped together around Kit Fisto. Three-four had used some painkillers to stabilize the jedi, but it appeared that he was unconscious from overexertion. He had made a huge effort to stop the falling rocks, and all he needed was some rest.
What Dageer was worrying at the moment was how long it would take for the jedi to wake up. Just Hell Squad alone wouldn't be able to escape from their 'prison', and their air supply would end sooner or later.
”Three-four, how long before he wakes up?”
”Six or seven hours at least. But based on what I know about jedis, he will need at least two days before he can use the Force again.”
”Damn! Okay... everyone, check your air supply. All of you have two days or more worth of it?”
”Yes.”
”Yes.”
”Sure.”
”I'm okay.”
”Yes.”
”Yeah.”
”I'm good.”
After making sure that the members of Hell Squad were alright, Dageer asked them to get some sleep, that he would do the first guard shift. Almost certainly they wouldn't face any enemy, after all they were buried, but it was better to be prepared.
Dageer chose on rock and sat on it, his blaster on his lap. The lights that represented Hell Squad members turned off one by one, and soon he was in total darkness.
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”Kuok!!! Cough! Cough... cough!”
A sound startled Dageer out of his dreams. Instinctively, he grabbed his DC-15A, that was by his side. The coughing continued, and Dageer realized it was Kit Fisto waking up.
Dageer looked at his comlink. It has been six hours since Tech took over his place and he went to sleep. Now the one doing the guarding shift was Metal, who had his Z-6 Rotary pointed roughly at the direction of the jedi.
”Put down your weapon, Metal. It is the general.”
The jedi got up and saw that Hell Squad was looking at him. When Dageer thanked him for saving their lives, Kit Fisto just waved it off with a smile.
”Hell Squad, am I right?”
”Yes, general.”
”I don't think I know any of you besides Dageer. What are your names, troopers?”
”My name is Brain, Hell Squad grenadier.”
”Metal, heavy machine gunner.”
”Cell and Dab, scout and sniper.”