We traveled to just out of tracking range to see the planet surrounded.
"The planet is under siege. No way we get passed the blockade."
"Aren't you a bounty hunter?"
He nodded but looked annoyed. "....On occasion."
"Good, we have an occasion. Check and see if there's a bounty for me."
He did, and I was at the top of the list. Of course I was. He powered off the bounty tracker and looked at me in disbelief. "You really want me to turn you into the Empire?"
"Yes, then wait for me out of range. Wait for my signal and then land away from the battle. I'll find you when it's safe."
"What signal?"
"You'll know it when you see it."
I pointed to the dreadnought. "Take me to the big one."
"Im a low ranking Bounty hunter. A small fry. How exactly am I supposed to convince them that I subdued YOU?"
"Tranq me."
"That saber... on your waist. It was your mother's... They will take it."
I nodded as I got the injection ready at a low dose. It was very kind that he cared. I know that he and my mother had been close friends at one point. "Don't worry. I'll get it back."
"This is a bad idea."
I shrugged. "Probably, but I still have a good feeling."
"I'm trying to understand how you think you're going to help by turning yourself in."
Such a lack of faith. "You'll see."
"Alright kid. Let's do it. You better fucking come back."
I nodded with a reassuring smile and then sat down and turned my head. He hesitated but injected me. I fell asleep and woke cuffed and bound on the enemies ship. They were paying Abel when I woke. There was a electro collar around my neck. That was new.
My mouth was dry and I felt...