Written by Steeler, Meister P, Amber and Fjap.

Fjap blushed even more: " You wouldn’t believe it... "

OD laughed: " Well I don’t believe what I already see so come on, what was Flamey’s order about? "

The Chief Pilot sighed: " Ok, only because it’s you. I have to make a show... "

" A show? "

" Yeah, a show. You know the thing with singing, dancing, and telling jokes and such stuff even. Heck I’m happy that I don’t have to dance in a kilt or in a nice dress. But I have to sing " I’m singing in the rain " and most important it has to rain and I‘m not allowed to have an umbrella. "

OD grinned: " Oh dear, you are right... Flamey has definitive his fun here. "

Fjap nodded: " Of course he has. He ordered to record my show so I guess I have no chance to say no. "

OD agreed: " Please do it Fjap. This is exactly what we need. "

Now Fjap was confused: " Well, I don’t need that, not a bit! "

OD took a seat next to the bar table: " Well I have contact with Rookie and P. They are on their way to Mon Mothma to end this war but they need time.

Our task will be to distract Flamestrike and Jodokast... "

Fjap got the idea: " I see. This should distract Flamey but what’s with Jodo? "

OD pointed at Fjap: " Imagine he would see your show ordered by Flamestrike... "

Fjap continued: " He would move his attention to FS and Rookie and P would have more time. "

" Exact. "

In the meantime at Abalone again, Raider watched through the letter of Savage again. " Impressive most impressive. " he said to himself. A cold wind blow touched him and he looked up, once again he faced the vision of Steeler.

Raider stood up: " I know a lot about Savages plans now. And I guess you know his plans too. So what’s next? Can I go now and warn GPZ? "

Again he saw the lightsaber going to the wall and writing: " Nope, your work isn’t done here. " Raider sighed: " But who will warn GPZ then? His life is in danger... "

" Savage has to capture GPZ but he will not harm him believe me. "

PJ shook his head: " Even when I want to believe you I can’t. Too much happened... "

"Don’t dare to judge me by my actions, you have no idea about the reasons... "

The Ensign: " Well then explain, simply explain and I will listen. "

" No time for it... anyway check the background of Savage and search for his weak point. "

Raider: " Do you think he has one? "

" Every human has one and mostly you will find it in the personal background. "

" I know what you mean. "

Steeler wrote: " See, the Dark Brotherhood don’t thrust Savage too much either. But we need him as ally. "

Raider: " You abuse me to help your dark plans? I can’t believe it! "

" I don’t abuse you, you have a key role in this game now. You help the DB, that’s right but you also help the Empire, the TFA and Phoenix. Do never forget this. "

Raider saw how the vision went away: " How I could? You are always here to keep me in check. Btw, I find this way of communication very interesting. "

Ginyard was still on the search for Tobi at Bogoslov. Tobi on the surface noticed how the rebel soldiers jumped on their swoopbikes and returned to their base shortly after he heard a big explosion. Tobi smiled because he could feel that the rebels will face a bigger problem then his escape now. His way in the freedom was clear as he suddenly faced another of the prisoners.

Tobi asked: " Who you are? And how to hell you found me? "

The man answered: " My name is Ulysses Kanenas, I was in the staff of Bevel Lemelisk, the creator of the Death Stars. "

" I know who Lemelisk is but how did you find me? "

Ulysses answered: " Your transmitter leaded me to you. Allow me to come with you, I ‘m sure I could help the Phoenix squadron this way or another. "

Tobi thought over it: " Hm, I’m not sure. "

Ulysses continued: " I can develop new weapons if necessary and also research is one of my specialities. I studied chemistry and physics maybe you will need my help in the future. "

The MCP: " Ok, you can come with me but if you should dare to betray me or my friends you are a dead man faster then you can imagine. " Tobi took out the transmitter to contact Ginyard: " Tobi here. Gin could you take two poor tramps with you. "

Ginyard smiled: " That’s not why I ‘m here. I only wanted to blast down a generator of the rebels. Well when I’m finally here I can take you with me. Exact location? " Tobi stated the position of him and Ulysses and a short time later Ginyard landed next to them.

On board of the shuttle heading to F’tral. P tried to wake up the Commodore again. Meister shouted: " Damn Amber what you did? We are nearly in F’tral! ROOKS!!! JUNIOR!!! WAKE UP! "

The word Junior had a magical effect, the Commodore sighed and opened his eyes: " Why do you shout at me? I didn’t sleep, I thought over some things. "

P was deflated: " Yes, of course. I simply didn’t expect that my life story would bored you so much that you fall asleep. "

Rookie blushed: " I’m sorry, but... "

P raised his hand: " That’s ok, I guess you need a break before arriving F’tral. Go sleeping a bit. It would look very bad when you fall asleep when you want to speak with Mon Mothma, right? "

" I’m so sorry Meister, I wouldn’t fall asleep but I couldn’t stop it. It was unpolite and I’m really sorry. "

" I said it’s ok. " It was clear that P was mad at the Commodore now. P continued: "Go and take a rest that’s an order. " Rookie decided to do what P said maybe the Jedi would calm down a bit.

Five hours later P stood up to wake the Commodore: " Ok there are two minutes till F’tral. Now it’s time for our plan. "

Rookie was immediately awake: " I’m a bit nervous I have to admit. I’m a Commodore... a soldier not a diplomat. "

P smiled: " You are a leader and leaders always have diplomatic skills but now enough philosophy... time to get the things in the right order. " Meister took the seat at the communicator, looked over to Rookie and said: " Let’s hope they don’t kill us before I finished the transmission. "

Rookie who took over the pilot seat deactivated the hyperdrive and answered: " Believe me, I hope it too. " When the shuttle dropped out of hyperspace, it took less than half a minute until the shuttle was surrounded by a patrol of 6 A-Wings.

P activated the open frequency and said in a very calm voice: " This is the unarmed imperial shuttle Firebird. We are on a diplomatic mission and carrying ambassador Rookie. We have been invited by the leader of the Alliance Mon Mothma to discuss the unprovoked imperial attack in the Donnn system. The ambassador has been ordered by the emperor himself to propose a cease fire and to reinstate the unarmed-zone contract. I repeat... This is the unarmed... "

The Com cracked and there was the voice of one of the rebel pilots: " We understood! Stop your message and do not change your position. You’re long range com is jammed, so do not try something! We are rechecking your request. "

P closed the frequency: " Well until now all runs perfect. I hope it stays this way. "

Rookie answered: " So the Emperor himself wanted me to sort this thingy out. I would say he wants to sort me out, hee hee. Well let’s see if this trick really worked. "

" Not when the Emperor has the name Kolin Tell. " answered P with a smile.

The CL in the office of Mon Mothma beeped, and was activated two seconds later. "Ma’am I’m sorry, but our patrols found an imperial shuttle, and they say they are on a diplomatic mission to give in that it was them who attacked first in Donnn. "

Mon Mothma kept silent for a moment, but then she answered: " I was never a friend of useless wars and the one in the unarmed zone we are already facing is useless. So ok let them land but as soon as they landed take a look inside the shuttle if there is a bomb. If yes execute them immediately I don’t thrust an imperial. "

" Copy that, yes Ma‘am. "

P was cautiously looking out of the window when the Com cracked again and the voice of the operator said: " Firebird prepare to land on board of the Intrepid, the Alliance always welcomes an envoy of peace. "

Rookie sunk back in his seat and sighed: " The Intrepid again, I hated my last stay there. "

P nodded: " I heard the whole story, it was Steel who rescued you right? "

Rookie nodded: " True, I still wonder how she could mislead those rebels. "

P ‘s answer: " With the help of the force of course. Ehem Rooks, you aren’t alone here, I’m with you and I will protect you, no worries. "

After a moment of relief Rookie said: " At least we are not dead till now... and believe me I’m glad that you are with me. " The landing procedure needed 10 minutes then a company of the legendary Alderaan brigade came to look through the ship. Rookie and P waited patiently until they were done.

The leader of the brigade spoke in his ship comlink: " No bomb found on board of the firebird. You two follow me please. " They marched through hallways and corridors until they stopped in front of two great doors. A sign next to it said ' Conference '. The doors opened and Rookie and P stepped inside. Nobody was in the room besides the two Phoenixians and some rebel soldiers watching them.

P said: " Well at least we are here. Good luck Rookie. " Rookie seemed to be calm but P already knew how much nervous the Commodore was.

Rookie answered: " I will need it. "

Back on board of the El Pollo Diablo. The Duke stood in a dark corner and listened to the talk between Amber and Jodokast. Duke decided to rescue Fluffy before somebody could take her. He waited until Amber and Jodo were around the next corner and walked as fast as he could in the bunk of the Commodore where he met Cobra.

The Chief Pilot played with Fluffy: " Hi Duke, this reminds me at home. I had a cat there too. "

Duke nodded: " Me too. Cats are great. Anyway Jodokast wants to take Fluffy with him and I think he wants to bring her into a research lab. We have to act fast. "

"NOOOO, not Fluffy! " shouted Cobra with visible pain in his face.

The Duke answered: " Don’t shout, help me instead. We take the most important things from her and bring Fluffy into the pink cabinet. There she should be save until Jodokast calmed down. "

Cobra jumped on his feet: " This we do, hurry Duke! He will not get our Fluffy! " With these words he grabbed the cat food and the toys of Fluffy: " You take Fluffy and then to the pink cabinet! " Carefully both walked to the frigate always checking that none sees them but the frigate was amazingly quiet.

The reason for the nearly empty frigate was the Fjap show. The Chief Pilot made posters announcing the event. He called it: " Fjap and the miracle around the pink things ". Amber read it a few minutes after the show started and ran into the cantina. Fjap made a strange kind of dance already.

Amber dragged the Chief Pilot from the bar table: " What the hell are you doing here?! "

Fjap grinned: " I fulfil an order from Flamey, get Jodo in here. "

Amber was confuse: " Again a strange action... "

Fjap smiled: " And a good possibility to distract the RGs... "

The Lieutenant suddenly grinned: " Good idea. I will send them immediately. "

At the same time on board of the Intrepid in the orbit around F’tral. Mon Mothma entered the Conference room to take a look at the ambassador of the Emperor and his company. She recognised immediately Commodore Rookie but his company she didn’t know.

Mon Mothma walked around the table and took her seat: " Good day. Welcome on board of our flagship Commodore Rookie. You are really very brave to show you here. I must say I ‘m impressed. After all those things you caused you have the courage to come here. Anyway you must have a reason to take that risk on your person. "

Rookie answered with calm voice: " Indeed I have. I’m here to end the war in the unarmed zone before it really starts. I ‘m here with a proof that the Phoenix squadron wasn’t the aggressor. The attack at Donnn Three was made by rebel forces as I will show you. "

Mon Mothma leaded back: " Please, don’t tell me the fairytale of the Order of Bakalla again. Nobody can capture the mother ship of the Phoenixians. Do you really think I’m so stupid that I fall for this too? "

Rookie shook his head: " I wished I could say that nobody could capture the frigate but sadly it happened. One of our crewmembers, when I still can say that, is a very dangerous Sith. She took over control about our ship and we simply could do nothing. We had pure luck that we solved this situation, but we ended in Ladron. I know it’s the unarmed zone but it wasn’t our fault! We wanted to repair our frigate and return into imperial space. I’m taking over responsibility to enter the unarmed zone without any question but please stop that war before the price for this fight becomes to high. I ‘m ready for every punishment you want to give me, I’m ready for being judged by the Alliance head court but end this war. "

Mon Mothma looked serious to Rookie: " I see. It seems that you really want to avoid a war. Well, I can’t make those decisions alone. We will have a meeting with the whole Alliance High Command tomorrow. Until then be our guests but be aware we will watch you. "

Rookie raised his hands: " We aren’t a threat for you. We don’t have any kind of weapon. "

Mon Mothma nodded: " I know, you wouldn’t be here in each other case. Our cells are very comfortable anyway for this night you will get a real quarter. Tomorrow morning you will show us that so called prove and we will make a decision. "

Rookie nodded: " Of course. "

Back on board of the El Pollo Diablo. Amber walked into the hangar where she met Fubar, Cobra and Duke.

She said: " Ok gents, take the buckets with the pink colour. We have to paint the frigatte. "

The Duke stared at Amber with wide-open eyes: " The frigate? You mean the whole frigate? And then in pink? "

Amber nodded: " Yes I mean the whole Diablo. We will start at Kats bunk, let’s go. "

Fubar whispered to Cobra: " I think now she got crazy... "

Cobra whispered back: " Yepp, seems as she lost her mind. "

Amber turned around: " I have heard that pilots and I only will say you that’s a direct order from Flamey. "

" Oh dear. " was the comment from Cobra. As they entered Katarn’s bunk the Ensign wrote his report.

He starred at the painting crew: " What? What you want to do with this buckets? "

Amber answered: " Order from FS, we have to pain the whole frigate pink and we start with your bunk. "

Katarn starred at Amber: " Why? "

" I dunno. "

In this moment Jodokast walked across Kat’s bunk. Curiously he looked inside and didn’t know what to say. Amber, Katarn, Cobra, Duke and Fubar were busy with painting the bunk pink.

Jodo asked: " What to hell...? "

Amber turned around: " Order from the wing commander, the Diablo has to be painted pink. "

Jodo stared at Amber with wide open eyes: " This looks awful... and then the whole frigate? " Amber only nodded. Jodokast still carrying the dog was so surprised that he sat Jerry on the floor. The dog took the possibility and ran away but the WCXO didn’t pay attention. His "perfect " day wasn’t finished with this.

Battledog crashed into Jodo: " Come with me in the cantina, this you must see! "

Jodo followed Battledog into the cantina and faced the singing Fjap. " Oh my… " was Jodo’s comment: " Who ordered this? "

OD who sat on The Vikings left side: " Well Bob’s order. "

Jodokast who also knew the whole story sighed deeply: " Oh my... he’s back. "

OD only nodded in this moment Fjap started to sing: " I’m singing in the rain "....

P turned the lights down, and sat on his bed. The rebels showed the typical disrespect by letting them share one room. Fortunately there have been two beds in it... The Commodore already snored like a medium earthquake, so P wasn’t silent when he started to make his diary entry.

*a big eruption of snoring overwhelms P’s voice*

Jodo didn't move for several minutes. He was badly shocked, not just by the fact that Bob was back, but at the fact that Fjap was singing. After a while he mumbled something about having to leave and went back to the bridge. He opened a channel to the Titan. "its Jodokast, " he said, "Get me a secure channel to Flamestrike's office."

"Will do Sir." Replied the officer. After a few seconds Flamey, or Bob, appeared on the screen.

"Jodo my old mate!! How are you?! I've not seen you for a long time, how's life in Coruscant?"

"Coruscant? I'm stationed on the Titan, with you. Remember? I'm your XO!"

"Really? When did all that happen? Ah well, never mind, if I chose you then you must be good! Anyway buddy, friend, how about coming to the Titan for a spot of poker eh?"

"We have more important matters to discuss. I'll be over there in a few hours. Jodokast out." Jodo was angry by this time, and he thumped the computer hard with his fist when he cut off the transmission. A few evil looks from the bridge crew made him leave. He thought: "Now I've gotta find that damned dog again. Hmph."

In the cantina, Fjap just finished singing, and stepped down to a massive round of applause from the Phoenixians. He'd had enough of the performing now, and some of the RGs did not look amused, so he made for a sharp exit and ran back to his bunk. OD and Katarn followed. By the time he got to his bunk, Fjap's face was very red, not just from the embarrassment but from the heat, as he'd run all the way wearing his full uniform under that raincoat. As he opened the door to his bunk, he saw that it had been painted a lovely shade of pink.

"Aaaaaaaarghhhh!!" He screamed. OD laughed, Kat too, but then Kat realised the same thing had happened to him.

"Don't worry Fjap. I'm sure we can get some paint remover once Flamey is back to normal." Katarn said. Fjap was sitting on the floor in a heap; he hated pink, pink things were one of the evils of his life. Now he had to stay in a room that colour. Amber approached them.

"Ah, guys, have you seen Jer... ah. Hm. Fjap. Sorry, WC's orders." She said.

Fjap looked up from the floor. "Can I take it off when he's normal again?"

"Ah... erm... no. Sorry. Its cheap Imperial military paint, they make it the cheapest they can, so it can't come off." As she told this, the look on Fjap's face was one of anger, so Amber decided to retreat. "I'll just be going now, Katarn, come with me, I've got something for you."

Back at Bikkev, Desmo and Piett were trying to figure out how they would find out what Steeler planned, and how they would get the information back to the Diablo in time.

"We're stuck Desmo!" Piett said, "how can we get out of this one? Even if we do find out what her plans are, how do we get out of here afterwards - you've seen all the Storm troopers, right?! This place is too heavily guarded!"

"Calm down Pietty. There's always a way. I mean, see that stormtrooper there?" Desmo pointed to a tiny white dot on the horizon.

"Errrr... kind of." Piett replied.

"Watch this." Desmo stood up, got out a gun that looked like an oversized blaster, aimed it, and fired. There was hardly any noise, and the stormtrooper dropped dead to the floor. "See? We can take out guards and people in our way without them even knowing we are here! Then we can just walk in there, find some idea of Steel's plans, and walk out!" Desmo smiled and put the gun back into its holster. Then he turned to face Piett, who was standing with his arms behind his head, with two storm troopers standing either side of him.

One of them raised his blaster and stepped behind Desmo. "And we can sneak up on criminals like you without you noticing." The storm trooper pushed his gun into Desmo's back. "Now walk. One wrong move and you're dead meat."

On the Diablo, Duke and Cobra had secured Fluffy in the pink room with everything she could need to keep her in there until Jodo and the RGs had gone. If they were ever going to go, but that seemed unlikely seeing as there was nobody to take over control of the ship. Duke was still worried about Jerry.

"OK, so he wrecked Jodo's RG robes, so what?! He's a dog, he's meant to!"

Cobra replied: "That's why animals aren't meant to be on the ship! As much as I hate to say it, Jodo is doing the right thing by Imperial Navy laws. He's not the one who will get in trouble for the dog."

Duke sighed: "True, true, but we can't let Jerry end up as an experiment!"

"Fine, so how do you suggest we get the dog away from Jodokast? Its impossible!" Cobra said. At this moment Katarn stormed down the corridor in a pink uniform. "Katarn?! Is that really.... you?!" Cobra laughed.

"Grrrrrrrr, shut it Cobra, or you'll be on toilet duty for a year!" Katarn's face was full of anger. "Stupid Amber, stupid Bob." Jerry, who seemed to like the pink uniform, came trailing after Katarn with his tail wagging. "Aaarrgh, stupid Jerry, get away from me!" Jerry jumped up trying to bite the pom-poms that were attached to the back of the suit. Katarn screamed again, and ran off to his pink bunk.

"I think we just found our solution Cobra!" Said The Duke, tearing one of the pom-poms off Kat's suit and letting Jerry play with it. "If we can just find somewhere to hide him too, then Jodokast won't take him!" Cobra picked up the dog and they left to find a suitable place to leave the dog for a while.

In his bunk, Katarn was plotting revenge. Revenge on Flamey, Amber and anyone who laughed at him. He visited Fjap later that day, and together they came up with a plan, an evil plan, that would make the entire Euro Wing laugh at Bob, Flamey, whichever side of the WC had made them be surrounded in pink. This plan would probably get them kicked out of TFA, but it would be worth it. Worth it to see the look on Bob's face; worth it for the admiration they would get from all Euro Wing as "The Men who Pulled a Prank on Flamey's evil side" and it would be worth it for the satisfaction they would get from seeing their adversary in an as embarrassing situation as they were in. When Jodokast took Amber and headed for the hanger to fly back to the Titan, Katarn wore a satisfied smile on his face. This was scary, Kat never wore that smile unless he had a reason. Amber was worried what he would do, now that the Diablo was basically supervised by the RG, who spent most of their time sleeping and training. Only a few, particularly OD, took notice of what was going on. This made it easy for Katarn and Fjap to plan their revenge... Only a day or so, then their plans would come to the public eye. They decided they'd need a little help though, from the Phoenixian who could help engineer this plan... Akkon. They approached him in the cantina, and took him to a quiet table in the far corner.

"Akkon!" Said Katarn, "How are you my friend?!"

Akkon was suspicious. "Er, fine, why? What do you want?"

"Well, "began Fjap, "we need your help for a little prank we're going to pull. You'll remain nameless should we get caught, so don't worry there. Anyway, here's what we're going to do..."

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7

Authors: NCp Steeler, Ltn Amber, SP Meister_P, CP Fjap

Editor: Ltn Amber

The Authors and Editor have done their best to ensure the accuracy and currency of all information in this story. All information is current to 24/06/2000 and we can accept no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience sustained by any reader as a result of its information or advice.