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Knights of the Old Republic

Ahmose Inarus

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Criminal Minds, and I most certainly do NOT own Star Wars.

SLASH WARNING! H/R

Chapter 3

PLANET: EN ROUTE TO BASKARN

LOCATION: BAU (Black Asp of Uvena)

TIME: MID MORNING

Elle, Emily and JJ sat at a table, JJ playing referee for Elle and Emily's Pazaak game. Morgan was eating in the Galley. Rossi and Gideon walked down the corridor side by side, speaking in hushed voices. Hotch was meditating while going through a Lightsaber Form in the training grounds.

Suddenly, all of them were overcome with a wave of weakness. Rossi even stumbled and nearly fell to his knees. Emily dropped her cards and JJ almost fell out of her chair.

In the training grounds, Hotch lost his balance and toppled over less than gracefully, his pair of Lightsabers clattering to the floor.

Then, Gideon's voice thundered through the metal corridors.

"SPENCER!" He roared.

"… Sorry!" Came the sheepish reply, followed by Garcia's laughter.

Rossi and Gideon made their way to the meditation chamber, where Reid sat with Garcia.

"What in the blazes was that?" Rossi demanded.

"I was teaching him the Force Life Drain." Garcia said, calmly.

"How about you teach him Revitalize or Channel?" Rossi complained.

"Actually, he's getting that down pretty well." Garcia said with a smile.

"Will you teach him the Battle Meditation?" Gideon asked.

"When I feel he's ready." Garcia said, softly. "It's complicated. He can easily handle enhancing a group of people, or enfeebling a group—"

"Obviously." Rossi drawled, and Reid blushed.

"But to enhance one specific group while enfeebling another all at the same time… it's difficult." Garcia finished.

"What the hell is going on here?"

Everyone turned and looked up when Hotch swept in… Only Hotch was looking at Reid when the boy flushed and his eyes widened, before he quickly bowed his head, fingering his Padawan braid.

"Reid is learning the Life Drain technique." Gideon sighed.

"Does he have to practice on us?" Elle demanded, walking into the room.

"I'm sorry… I didn't mean to…" Reid whined.

"He was only supposed to do me." Garcia grinned.

"Well… now that you're virtually BRIMMING with stolen energy from all of us, why don't you join me in the sparring circle." Hotch said, smirking. Reid ducked his head down even more, though Hotch saw his ears turning a BRIGHT red.

"I… I'm sorry… I really am… I—"

"Now, Padawan." Hotch growled in a stern tone. Gideon chuckled and gave Reid a reassuring pat on the back as the boy slunk past him, following Hotch to the training grounds.

"Relax." Hotch said, removing his robe. He smiled at Reid. "I'm not going to beat up on you." Still blushing and keeping his eyes to the floor, Reid removed his own robe and raised his Lightsaber.

"Let's try it another way." Hotch said. "This time, YOU take the offensive."

"What?" Reid asked, looking startled.

"YOU attack." Hotch told him and raised his Lightsaber, taking up a defensive stance. Reid just stood there. "Well? Attack me!" Hotch ordered. Reid blinked, and a moment later, Hotch yelped as he flew through the air and crashed into the wall. "… Ow… Reid!"

"I'm sorry! You said to attack!"

"With your Lightsaber!" Hotch howled, getting to his feet. "We all know your Force Powers are advanced, it's your Lightsaber technique that needs to be worked on."

"… I'm sorry…" Reid whimpered. Hotch moved to stand before him.

"You are forgiven." Hotch said. "Now attack."

Reid nodded, and did as he was told. He leaped forwards and Hotch raised his blade to block the youth's strike. At first, Reid was hesitant and awkward, but slowly the pair fell into a rhythm, and before Hotch knew it, Reid's movements became smooth and nimble… and then they crossed blades, throwing their weight into it. They stared one another in the eye between the crossed blades. Hotch's breath caught in his throat as he stared into those bright eyes and his heart skipped a bit when Reid smiled, panting softly.

They stood and stared at one another, breathing in each other's breaths. Slowly, subtly, the Force flowed between them. And then something sparked in their eyes… Reid's eyes widened when he saw sparks of lust in the elder's eyes… And Hotch's heart skipped a beat when he saw the surprise, mingled with nervous hope… perhaps even… desire…

"RRRNAAAAHH!" Hotch roared, throwing Reid back with pure brute strength. Reid stumbled, but he held out his hand and Hotch's eyes widened when his backup Lightsaber flew from his belt and into the boy's hand. "HEY!" And a moment later, Reid was coming at him wielding both.

Within moments, Hotch had a pleased smirk on his lips.

"Good…" He complimented, and when Reid spun and nearly disarmed him, making him stumble, he said it again. "GOOD! Yes! Keep coming!"

"TAG OUT, HOTCH!" Both men blinked at the shout and then Hotch sprang back, clearing nearly half of the room. In the blink of an eye, Morgan and Reid were blazing their way across the training grounds, Morgan's double-bladed saber proving a very different opponent for Reid, who was frowning in his concentration. Hotch turned and smiled at Rossi and Gideon, who were also watching. Gideon was slowly nodding.

"Let the Force FLOW, Spencer." Gideon called. "It will guide you!" A moment later, Reid's frown softened and his movements became more fluid. Gideon smirked, then looked at Hotch. "Go."

Hotch leapt into the fray and Reid's eyes widened. For a moment the boy looked panicked, but then, to Hotch and Morgan's surprise, he closed his eyes. His movements then became quick and decisive, as though he knew where they would strike before the strike happened. But even so, it was only a matter of time before he was overwhelmed.

"AH!" A Lightsaber clattered across the floor, followed closely by another. Reid froze, eyes wide as he stared down at the yellow blade at his throat. A moment later, his eyes flicked to meet Hotch's smoldering gaze. The man was smiling.

"GOOD." He said firmly, and lowered his weapon. Reid gave him a smile, and then yelped as Morgan tackled him.

"Not bad, kid!" The man announced, punching Reid in the shoulder.

"Ow." Reid grumped, wincing.

"That was excellent, Spencer." Gideon said, walking over with Rossi. Reid smiled at him, delighted at the praise from his Master. And yet, he kept glancing back at Hotch. From the doorway, Elle looked back and forth between Reid and Hotch. She saw the shy glances from the boy, and saw the man discreetly roaming his eyes over the youth's body. Smiling, Elle turned to leave, only to find Jordan Todd standing before her. Jordan nodded to her, and stepped into the training grounds.

"We've arrived at Baskarn. We're ready to make our final approach at any time." She called. The five Jedi turned to her.

"Good. Morgan, go with her and find a suitable landing site." Hotch said. "Dave, can you gather the others?"

"Sure." Rossi said, and they left. Hotch turned to face Reid.

"Thank you." Reid said with a smile. "That was…"

"… Invigorating." Hotch finished, and after a moment, Reid nodded.

"… Yes." He said softly, as Hotch moved closer. The pair stared at each other, Hotch's eyes dark and smoldering, Reid's bright and nervous. Hotch reached out and gently slid his fingers over Reid's face, curling them around the back of his head, threading them through his hair. He gently stroked Reid's cheek with the pad of his thumb. Reid closed his eyes and shuffled closer, then opened them again and stared up into Hotch's dark eyes. Before either one knew it, Hotch had leaned down and captured Reid's lips with his own...

An hour later, the team of Jedi were standing in the ship's small command center, staring at the hologram of the planet. None noticed the faint blush on Reid's cheeks, and the sense of relief that had washed over Hotch.

"The Yrashu are Force Sensitives." JJ informed the others. "They're green primates who live in harmony with their natural environment. They have a deep connection with the planet. Many have been invited to become Jedi but all have refused, unable to bring themselves to leave their home."

"The Yevetha Slaver compound is here." JJ reached out and touched the side of the planet. The hologram zoomed in and flattened out. The nine Jedi leaned over the round table and stared at a hologram of the jungle. The trees faded, and a 3D diagram of the compound became prominent.

"This seems to be the headquarters. These two buildings house the slaves. The perimeter is well guarded. The Yrashu will not help us; violence is not their way. Plus, the suffering of the slaves upsets them greatly. They don't want to be anywhere near the site until this compound is empty. We're on our own."

"We're going to move in three teams." Hotch said, looking up at his team. "Penelope, you will co-ordinate our movements and offer distance Force Support when we need it." Garcia nodded. "Morgan, Elle, Emily… You will be a full frontal assault. Jason, Dave and JJ. I want you to sneak in through the rear and try to take out security. I'm going to take Spencer in to secure the slaves."

Reid bowed his head and fingered his braid, a light blush crossing his cheeks. Elle was the only one who noticed. She fought not to grin; the kid had a crush on their leader… it was pretty cute.

Within another hour, the BAU was setting down in a clearing. The hatch opened and the five Jedi Knights, two Masters and single Padawan stepped into the warm, humid air of the jungle.

"Stay in communication." Hotch said. "Let's move." And the Jedi darted into the forests, moving with a swift, unnatural speed. They moved together, and then suddenly split off into three groups.

Hotch and Reid stayed close together, Reid a few paces behind and to the right of Hotch. His heart was pounding, and it wasn't from the healthy little jog through the jungle.

"Calm yourself." Hotch called back to him. Reid blinked. "You're excited and nervous. I can feel it. Mind your feelings, keep them under control. FOCUS." Hotch felt Reid reign in his emotions, and he forced himself to focus on the task at hand and not on the boy with him.

When he and Reid reached the outer wall of the compound, they leapt into the air, using the Force to propel them high into the branches of the trees, where they crouched down and watched.

The camp was quiet. A few Yevetha patrolled the perimeter. Both Hotch and Reid watched from the trees in silence as three cloaked figures approached the front gates. Seven Yevetha went to meet the three Jedi. Emily took point, speaking to them. It was less than ten seconds before the skeletal figures of the Yevetha took on hostile stances, and within three minutes they bared their retractable palm spikes and attacked.

Hotch and Reid watched as Morgan and Elle drew their blue, double-bladed Lightsabers, and Emily her yellow blade. An alarm went off, and Yevetha swarmed out of the barracks. Rossi, JJ and Gideon leapt over the back wall and stole across the grounds. Twice, a Yevetha should have spotted them. And twice, JJ focused on them and the Yevetha passed them by, not even sparing them a glance.

"… she's good." Reid breathed, and Hotch grinned.

"Yes. She is."

The three Jedi slipped into the security office, and Hotch and Reid just watched Morgan, Elle and Emily wreak havoc on the camp while they waited.

The alarms suddenly stopped. "Security is down." Hotch gasped, and he and Reid sprang from their perches, hurtling the wall and dashing for the slave quarters, Hotch heading to one and Reid to the other. One slice with a Lightsaber cut through the locks and the doors swung open.

Reid stepped into the dark building. It was too dark for his eyes to pick up anything, so he closed his eyes and used the Force to See. Two dozen huddled figures stared up at him. At least half of them were Twi'Lek.

"Jedi!" A female in the back corner cried, and shouts of excitement and hope went up.

"Everyone down on the floor!" Reid commanded as they heard blaster fire from outside. Then, Reid turned. He could sense Yevetha heading for them. He turned and faced the door. A moment later, Yevetha began firing into the small building. Standing in the doorway Reid moved swiftly, deflecting the blaster bolts away from the slaves. When the Yevetha paused in their firing, he thrust a hand out and the Yevetha went flying back. His eyes flashed and he turned, looking up at a Yevetha on the roof of the other slave cell.

"HOTCH!" He screamed, eyes widening.

All fighting in the compound stopped when lightning crackled through the air from the doorway of one of the slave cells to the roof of the other. A Yevetha was blasted off of the roof and over the wall, slamming into a tree.

"… Damn." Morgan breathed.

On the other side of the compound, Gideon was racing towards Reid and Hotch. He knew Reid, and for the boy to attack a single opponent with such overkill, there had to be a reason. He leapt up onto the roof and stared. Poison Mines had been planted. Gideon waved his arm, Force Throwing them into the woods. They exploded, the poisonous gas dissipating into the air.

Gideon turned and looked down at the other building. Reid looked back up at him, relieved. Gideon smiled and nodded to him, and Reid nodded back. Gideon picked up his Comm Unit.

"Garcia. Tell the Republic to start moving in. We should have the compound secured by the time they get here."

"Yessir." Garcia said.

Across the compound, Elle was surrounded. She spun her Lightsaber, then opened her mouth and let out a scream. The scream sent out a shockwave, and the Yevetha around her stumbled and clutched their heads, and a moment later she Force Threw them all back to the ground.

Minutes later, the Yevetha were fleeing towards their ships. The team of Jedi watched them go.

Elle and Morgan grinned at each other and bumped their fists together before tucking their Lightsabers into their robes. And then, as Republic ships moved in while the Yeetha vessels fled, Hotch and Reid led the slaves out into the light. Tears were falling down their faces. The cell Hotch had gone to contained the men, Reid had gone to the cell holding the women. Then, the door if the central building opened and JJ stepped out. With her were a dozen children. The captive slaves were crying in their joy, running around and finding family members, embracing one another. Over the happy chaos, Reid and Hotch's gazes met. Reid blinked his wide eyes and gave the man a smile. Hotch gave him a firm nod, then turned to speak with Rossi. A moment later, the two men headed for the administration building.

After making sure that the slaves were being taken care of by the Republic Peace Officers, the Jedi followed Rossi and Hotch. They made their way to a large room where three Yevetha were cowering in the corner.

"Alright…" Rossi drawled. "Let's talk." The Yevetha eyed him. "You're going to tell us who is running this Slave Trade and where we can find them." The three Yevetha were silent, glaring at the Jedi. After a moment, JJ stepped forward. She stared at them, one after the other. Then she focused on the one on the left.

"You will tell us who is in charge." She said.

"… I will tell you who is in charge." The Yevetha repeated. The other two hissed.

"Get them out of here." Rossi snarled. Morgan, Emily and Elle removed the two uncooperative Yevetha. After deciding that everything was under control, Reid slipped back outside. He watched the rescued slaves being organized for transport to Coruscant, and from there, back home. Then, a shiver ran down his spine. He turned, feeling eyes on him. He looked into the jungle, and his eyes were drawn to several green skinned humanoids. They stared at him, and Reid slowly smiled. He could feel the gratitude from the Yrashu. After a moment, they faded into the forests.

But then, he felt something else… a feeling of dread… while the Yrashu had been gracious, Reid suddenly was sensing something… sinister. He turned to his right, eyes studying the jungle. He frowned… he knew that was the Dark Side he sensed.

Off in the trees, four figures stood silently among the foliage.

"… He can sense us." Cyrus mused.

"Are you surprised?" Grace said, smirking. "His Force abilities are… impressive. How many Jedi do you know who can wield the Force Lightning? Even among the Sith it is a rare talent."

"We should take him." Battle said, suddenly. "He's out in the open, alone and exposed."

"With the others so close?" Grace snorted. "You're foolish if you think we could get away with it. And it is best not to confront him until we know more about what he can do. For now, we do as we have been told."

"I'll send our report to Darth Reaper." Lee said.

Down in the compound, Reid sighed as he felt the presence of Dark Side users fade. But the slight unease remained.

"Reid?" He turned and looked at Hotch approaching him. They stared at each other for a long time, and then Hotch pulled Reid close and embraced him, pressing a kiss to his forehead. Reid sighed softly, turning his head and looking off into the trees again. "What is it?" Hotch asked, frowning.

"… Did you feel that?" Reid asked.

"Feel what?"

"… The Dark Side. I was… being watched." Reid said, softly.

"Are you sure?" Hotch demanded, turning and staring into the trees.

"Pretty sure, yeah." Reid said. "They're gone now." The pair was silent for a long time.

"… You did well." Hotch finally said.

"Thank you. Do we know where we're going?" Reid asked.

"… Nar Shaddaa." Hotch sighed. "We need to find Maroba the Hutt."

"Ewwww…"

"What?" Hotch asked, grinning at the whine.

"I don't like Hutts."

"Who does?" Hotch snorted.

"And Gideon always said to steer clear of Nar Shaddaa."

"We will go where we must." Hotch said and Reid nodded, then turned when the others joined them.

"I am SO not looking forward to this trip…" JJ sighed, and Rossi chuckled.

"Few Jedi would look forward to going to Nar Shaddaa." The Master said.

"Well… It doesn't matter. That is where we must go." Gideon said.

"Then let's get moving." Morgan said. "The sooner we get there, the sooner we can leave."

"I'll drink to that." Elle grinned.

"Ooh. Drinks?" Emily asked, and Morgan grinned.

"Drinks!" He cheered, and the team turned and headed back to the BAU.

PLANET: KORRIBAN

LOCATION: SITH TEMPLE

TIME: MIDNIGHT

The three Henkel brothers stood back in the shadows, watching their master stand before the four holograms of Henry Grace, Jason Battle, Benjamin Cyrus and Lee. They had just delivered their report.

"They cleared out the compound faster than I had anticipated." The Reaper mused. "But the boy used Force Lightning? Impressive… he could make a powerful ally."

"Want us to move our focus to turning him?" Cyrus asked.

"No." The Reaper said. "A Padawan with that power will be closely guarded. We need to turn some of the others before we can make a move on him. And I want them all. They are ALL exceptional. If we can turn the others, it will be easier to persuade him to follow… they are his superiors and his elders, he looks up to them. I also want to know more about what he is capable of."

"Who do we target first, then?" Henry Grace asked.

"… the one they call… JJ. I want her ability to dominate the mind on our side. Deliver my message to Karl… tell him he's first up." The four men bowed. The communication session ended.

Drain Life – Often considered a Dark Side Ability, this power allows a Jedi to drain the life and/or strength of others to heal or strengthen himself.

Force Revitalize - Allows a Jedi to rekindle fading life energies from a fallen ally, giving them a second wind

Force Channel – Involves standard meditation techniques to recover ones strength more quickly

Force Speed - This power allows a Jedi to move very swiftly, pressing his/her body to its physical limits. (Seen by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn at the beginning of Episode I where they retreat from a battle with Destroyer Droids).

Force Scream – Creates a wave of sound that can stun enemies within range, usually used by Dark Jedi.

Again, if you have any questions about anything in the fic (I know it's unfamiliar territory for some) feel free to e-mail me or IM me at Ahmose Inarus or hatochiisai.

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