The U-Wing shot out of hyperspace and pierced through the atmosphere of Kashyyk. Kitra moved towards the cockpit, giving her a chance to observe the planet below.

The ship traveled through the thick grey clouds, preventing them from seeing anything. After a few moments, Cassian lowered the ship into a secluded area within the deep forests.

Kitra stepped down from her position and checked her blasters, making sure they had enough ammunition in them. She then turned her attention to her belt and made sure she had enough back up devices and explosives. Once she was satisfied, the girl let out a hum as she turned to face Cassian who was preparing his blasters.

K-2 stepped down from the cockpit, making Kitra send a glance towards Cassian. "K-2, stay on the ship, you're our only escape." Cassian ordered, earning a groan from the droid who returned to the cockpit.

Cassian reached up and pressed a button, making the door slide open. "Let us know of any incoming Imperials." Kitra requested, before she followed after Cassian into the forest.

Stepping into the forest, Kitra was immediately greeted by the humid air and the moisture that caused a sweat to appear across her face. Kitra thought that Kashyyk's climate could rival the one on Dagobah.

Forcing herself out of her thoughts, Kitra followed after Cassian. The two crept slowly through the forest floor, staying as close to the trees as they could. The pair journeyed through the forest for a while, before Cassian held his arm out, signalling for Kitra to stop as they crouched behind a bush to assess the situation in front of them.

Kitra brought out her rangefinder and increased the zoom as she observed the entrance to the Imperial facility. The girl's eyes landed on a group of chained up Wookies who were growling in distress, she quickly moved her eyes to the authority beside them.

The girl frowned as she withdrew the rangefinder from her eyes, making Cassian grow curious. "What is it? Are there Imperials?" Cassian asked, as Kitra handed Cassian the rangefinder for him to use.

"No. There are Zygerrians. They were slavers during the Clone Wars, but their corruption was outlawed by the Republic. I don't know why they're still here." Kitra explained, while Cassian looked about the area.

He withdrew the device from his eyes and gave it back to Kitra who reattached it to her belt. "I've never come across them. What do you know of them?" Cassian asked.

Kitra grimaced slightly, "I haven't personally, but my father came into contact with them during the war. They are quite hostile, especially the slavers which these ones appear to be. We need to devise a plan." Kitra suggested.

Before the pair could devise anything, a chorus of blasters firing echoed through the forest, accompanied by the sound of pained howls. As soon as Kitra heard it, the girl sensed a feeling of loss drop from within her, making her face fall.

Cassian looked at her and guessed that she knew what just happened. "They just killed them." Kitra spoke, meeting Cassian's eyes who widened slightly in shock.

"They must be taking them out in groups to execute them. We need to act fast." Kitra suggested. Cassian agreed, as they continued to travel through the forest.

The sound of Cassian's communicator beeping made both Cassian and Kitra duck down towards the forest floor. "I've received the notification of an Imperial transport heading towards your area." K-2 announced. Kitra internally cursed to herself, as Cassian's face wore an expression of dread.

Knowing the Empire will be here made Kitra want to jump off the cliff that was a few metres ahead of them.

Kitra and Cassian knelt by a bush as they watched an Imperial transport land in the same area. The ramp slowly lowered as a couple of troopers piled out, before being followed by a General. "I think they're relocating the Wookiees." Kitra theorised, as the General started to talk with the leader of the Zygerrians.

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