Vengeance of a Fett

All hell had broken loose. The Jedi Temple was in flames and the Force contorted around as more and more Jedi died in the onslaught. Anakin Skywalker, having fallen to the Dark, now calls himself Darth Vader. His ominous black frame stalks the halls of the temple killing anyone he finds, even the children adepts. The Chancellor has revealed himself to be a Master Sith and is running his army rampant across the city.

Mace Windu, Jedi Master, sprinted down the corridor, heading towards the docking bay to escape. He knew there was no chance he could last alone and he had done all he could. The other Jedi had almost all fled. As he pushed through the billowing smoke his lightsaber cast an eerie shade of purple against the walls. Very few lights remained on as the Temple slowly fell in on it's self. Reaching an opening leading to the docking bay Mace slid to a stop as he felt a presence in the Force. Stopping he saw where it originated.

Flames illuminated the silhouette of a dome and what seemed to be half of a T reflected the inferno. Jango Fett? Impossible! Mace lowered his lightsaber fearing it was only an apparition. Jango Fett had died on Geonosis. Decapitation by lightsaber. His own lightsaber.

"Identify yourself!" Mace's voice boomed over the crackling of the flames. The figure stood in the darkness as the reflection of flames danced in the partial T.

"I repeat, identify-"

"No need to repeat Master Jedi, I can hear you. I still have my head." The voice filtered through the helmet with an icy tone of sarcasm.

"Jango-" Mace whispered to himself dumbfounded.

"No! He is dead. You killed my father back on Geonosis. I am Boba Fett." The figure stepped out of the shadows revealing his form. He wore the Mandalorian armor of Jango Fett but it was slightly altered. Very little of the original Silver and Blue remained. A majority of the suit was rust colored, white and green. Instead of the lightning fast twin blasters he carried a heavy disintegrating blaster rifle.

Searching through the Force Mace realized a strange aura surrounding Boba Fett. He seemed almost exactly as his father yet there seemed to be a slight change in the presence. Almost like the Clone Troopers Mace had led before.

"A clone-" Mace whispered once again unsure of what was before him. Before he could completely register the sight Fett strafed to the right unleashing a barrage of deadly blaster bolts. Quickly deflecting them Mace moved forward in a defensive position. Firing bolt after bolt Boba Fett actually moved into the flames singeing a tattered rope tied around his waist.

Mace continued to deflect the shots but they merely smashed into the wall right behind Fett as he moved closer and fired more. Swinging his purple blade to destroy the rifle Boba ducked down to avoid the move. For a brief second Mace stared almost through the helmet, the purple glare, and into Boba's eyes. For a brief moment he was on Geonosis staring at Jango Fett, but this time there would be no decapitation. Fett brought the butt of the rifle into Mace's chin knocking him backwards. Firing his whipcord Mace was caught around the knees and tumbled to the floor. His lightsaber clattered away from him towards the docking bay doors.

Boba Fett eased slightly before Mace suddenly used the force recalling his lightsaber and slashing the whipcord. Springing to his feet he rushed at Fett lightsaber high above his head. Swinging hard and with the intent to kill the purple blade came across Boba's chest. Jumping back the blade grazed his armor leaving a gray burn mark, a near miss. Suddenly time seemed to slow and Windu's back was left unguarded.

Bringing his rifle up Boba unleashed a volley of bolts into Mace's back. Falling straight onto the floor the Jedi's body slid across the slick surface almost reaching the bay doors. The lightsaber, deactivated, clattered into the flames. Rolling over Mace looked up into the helmet of Boba. For a brief second he saw the face of Jango Fett, taking his revenge. The image faded as he saw the muzzle of the rifle pointed at his face.

"You're worth more to me dead." In a flash the Jedi departed and ascended into the realm of the Force. A sudden surge of feeling flashed though Boba's body as he watched the Jedi die. The vengeance he vowed on Geonosis as he held the helmet of his father had been fulfilled.

Still staring down at the body of the dead Jedi the docking bay doors slid open revealing the tall figured of Darth Vader. Looking up Boba saw the carnage behind him. Jedi lay on the floor with various wounds and missing limbs. Flames erupted from destroyed Jedi Starfighters and their droids suffered a similar fate. Smoke billowed out of the hanger into the Coruscant night sky.

"I thought I informed you that I wished to deal with the members of the Jedi Council myself, Bounty Hunter." The doors slid shut again as the gravely mechanical voice of Vader's voice synthesizer echoed throughout the chamber. Grabbing his rifle muzzle Fett merely stared at the Sith. Raising his scarlet light saber a bit higher Vader spoke again with more authority and anger.

"Did I not inform you of this?" Fett nodded his features lit on both sides by a bright red and a fiery orange.

"I specifically asked for no disintegrations, Bounty Hunter."

"You'll have to remind me next time." His voice came through with an icy calm. Vader merely stared forward raising his free hand. Without even looking into the direction of Mace's lightsaber he called it to his hand. A small bit of smoke rose up from Vader's black gloves before he placed it on his belt. Several other saber's hilts hung beside it. At this sight Fett knew there was more behind the slaughtering of the Jedi then just orders. Vader had a personal vendetta just as he did against Windu. Deactivating his own lightsaber Vader turned back towards the docking bay door and opened them.

"I will." Vader passed through the door with these words before allowing the doors to close on Fett. Boba sat staring at these doors in only the light of the flames for quite some time. Thinking, reflecting. There was more to this Vader character then there seemed to be.

In a way, they really weren't all that different.