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As the ship's hull kissed the lava-scorched shore of Nevvaro, you rose from your crouch, tail thrashing back and forth like a whip, its scaled length glinting like dark bronze in the faint, fiery light. The air was heavy with the acrid tang of molten rock and smoke, and the ground trembled beneath your feet as you stood tall, your eyes blazing like embers.
"Fare thee well!" the mortal called out over his shoulder, his voice laced with a growing unease as you turned to regard him with an unyielding gaze. Your eyes seemed to bore into his very soul, and for an instant, he faltered, his step hesitating as he beheld the cold calculation in your gaze.
The ramp creaked open with a metallic groan, its edges scraping against the rough stone of the shore. You descended its length with deliberate slowness, your scales shimmering like dark jewels in the flickering light. The sombre hues of the surroundings seemed to seep into your very being, as if you were absorbing the darkness itself into your pores. Your eyes remained fixed on the town before you, their piercing red intensity burning like hot coals.
In that moment, all who beheld you could sense the weight of your presence: a creature forged in fire and darkness, tempered by ages of power and wisdom. The mortal's fear was palpable, a living thing that trembled through every fiber of his being as he beheld you in all your glory. And yet, you did not deign to acknowledge his terror, for you were driven by purposes that only you could fully comprehend.
Your nostrils twitched, flaring wide as you strode forward, talons scraping against the gravel path with a soft crunch. The pungent smell of sulfur hung heavy in the air, mingling with the cacophony of scents from the humans and aliens that thronged the area. You wove between them with ease, your instincts guiding you through the crowded space as you followed the faint trail that led to the common house.
As you drew closer, your nostrils flared once more, drinking in the rich aromas that wafted from within: brine and ale, spices and smoke. But something was amiss. The scents seemed to lead away from your goal, rather than toward it. Your instincts screamed warning, and you spun on your heel just in time to avoid being misdirected.
With a fluid motion, you breezed past the door to the common house, your senses on high alert as you picked up the scent of worn leather and beskar steel. The Mandalorian's signature aroma was unmistakable, and you followed it with unerring precision. Your heart quickened with anticipation as you homed in on your quarry, your senses locked onto the prize like a predator on the hunt.
The scent trail led you on a winding path through the narrow streets of Nevarro, the smell of worn leather and beskar steel growing stronger with every step. You followed it with an unerring instinct, your senses on high alert as you navigated the twisting alleys and cramped passageways. Then, in a sudden turn, the trail vanished into a dark alleyway, leading you to a bulkheaded door that seemed to loom like a fortress gate.
You snarled, baring your teeth as you approached the door, and that was when you saw it: a robotic eye popping out from its recessed socket, regarding you with cold calculation. Your instincts flared into anger, and with a swift swipe of your claw, you lashed out at the offending mechanism. The eye shattered with a shower of sparks, and you used your powerful tail to thump open the door with a resounding crash.
The sudden silence that followed was short-lived. You were immediately confronted by a phalanx of white-armored humans emerging from the shadows, their blasters at the ready. Stormtroopers. The memory of their kind flashed back to you like a burning brand: the fateful day when your world was torn asunder, when death had claimed you as its own.
A primal roar erupted from your throat, shaking the very foundations of the compound as you unleashed your fury upon them. The stormtroopers screamed in terror as they opened fire with their blasters, but their shots were wild and panicked, ricocheting off walls and ceiling as they tried to flee from your wrath.
The stormtroopers were no match for your fury, and you dispatched them with ease, your jaws crushing the first one's bones with a sickening crunch. You spat out the lifeless body and swiped another trooper off the floor, sending him crashing into the nearby sitting hall. The others fled in terror, but you pursued them relentlessly, cutting through their ranks with deadly precision.
Finally, you emerged into a grand, spacious room, the walls adorned with opulent tapestries and glittering chandeliers. At the far end of the room, a white-haired man sat in a throne-like chair, resplendent in fine red burgundy robes. Before him stood your quarry, the Mandalorian you had been tracking.
"Mandalorian, finally," you growled, your voice low and menacing. The white-haired man stiffened at your words, his eyes darting nervously towards the Mandalorian.
"You," he stammered, his voice trembling.
You surveyed the room, your quills rising atop your spine and head as you sensed potential threats. But for now, your focus was on the Mandalorian. "Where is your little pet?" you demanded, your eyes narrowing as you searched for any sign of the asset that had brought you to this place.
The Mandalorian remained silent, its helmet gleaming in the light of the chandeliers. The white-haired man shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his eyes darting between you and the Mandalorian as if searching for an escape route. But there was none. You had them right where you wanted them.
As the white-haired man's ire ignited, his visage transformed, like a tempestuous sea beset by a raging gale. His eyes blazed with indignation, his voice crackling with authority as he rose from his throne-like chair. "Who are you, and what do you think you're doing in my house?" The words dripped with disdain, each syllable a dagger thrust into the air.
In response, a phalanx of stormtroopers burst forth, their armor a gleaming white that seemed to drink in the light around them. They fanned out, forming a semi-circle of menace, their blasters at the ready. The air was heavy with tension as they assumed attack positions, their red laser sights dancing across your skin like malevolent spirits.
Yet you stood tall, unyielding as a monolith against the tempest of hostility. Your tail swayed languidly behind you, a hypnotic counterpoint to the coiled tension that radiated from every fiber of your being. Your eyes remained fixed on the Mandalorian, piercing through the mask that hid its face like an unyielding gaze into the very soul.
"I told you my name once, Mando," you said, your voice low and husky as a summer breeze rustling through dry leaves. "You know me. I spared your life that day after you sent in your little Mythrol, your little...fish head." The words dripped with amusement, each phrase a delicate dance of condescension.
You took a step closer, your movements fluid as silk unwinding from a spool. The stormtroopers' blasters clicked and whirred in response, casting tiny streams of crimson light across your skin like sacrificial offerings to some ancient deity. You smirked, baring teeth sharp as razors as you continued to advance.
"I thought you would know that no one runs from the Indominus Rex," you purred, each word dripping with menace and power.
As the Mandalorian stepped forward, his breathing grew audible, a faint hiss of air escaping past the vocoder that filtered his voice. "Leave these fellows alone and take me," he said, his helmet tilting upward to meet your gaze. Your head lowered, your snout inches from his visor as you sniffed him, drinking in the scent of worn leather and smoke.
A single word escaped your lips: "No." It was a declaration of intent, a promise of violence to come. With a sudden burst of speed, you lunged forward, your talons extended like scimitars. The stormtroopers were caught off guard, their blasters still trained on you as you tore into them with deadly precision. The sound of armor rending beneath your claws echoed through the room, accompanied by the terrified screams of the troopers as they fell.
When the carnage was done, you turned back to the Mandalorian, your chest heaving with exertion. "Your pet is why I came for you, Mandalorian," you growled, your voice low and menacing. "It needs my help." With that, you turned and marched down a corridor, drawn by some unseen force toward the child.
As you entered the room, a young doctor with a goatee cowered before you, his eyes wide with fear. He was bent over a black metal contraption that held the child captive. Your growl deepened as you took in the scene before you. The doctor yelped in terror as he beheld your approach.
"D-don't kill me! And don't kill him! Please!" he begged, his voice shaking like a leaf in an autumn gale.
You sniffed the air, your nostrils flaring as you stepped into the room, your massive frame causing the doorframe to creak in protest. The child lay motionless, seemingly asleep, and your gaze locked onto the doctor who cowered before you. You nudged him aside with a gentle touch, then clamped your claws onto the metal contraption holding the child captive.
The doctor's pleas grew more desperate as he begged for mercy. "P-please don't take him! I did what I could to keep him alive!" His words were laced with fear, but you merely lashed your tail in response, striking the wall beside him. He winced at the sound, but you reassured him with a soft growl. "Hush, you. I won't hurt you."
With a deft motion, you freed the child from its restraints and grasped its robe in your teeth. You pulled it close to your chest, cradling it like a precious treasure as you leaned down to stare into the doctor's terrified eyes. "You better run," you whispered, your hot breath washing over his face.
And then, in an instant, you vanished into thin air, leaving the doctor gasping for breath on the laboratory floor. The only sound was his ragged panting and the soft rustle of fabric as he scrambled to his feet and fled from the room in terror.
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