Excalibur, Caliburn and the King of Knights

[Amaterasu]

Meanwhile, near the Portal linking the Nexus and Coruscant...

The Coruscant Portal flickered when three Imperial Stormtroopers accompanied by half a dozen battle-droids and a vehicle to transport soldiers into battle, all armed with locked and loaded guns and ready to fire at any sign of hostilities, came through and entered the Nexus. One of the Stormtroopers that distinguished himself from the others by a series of colorings on his body, took the lead, flanked by two droids, and approached the guardsmen that stood in front of the Portal. As the latter took notice, they immediately took up position and saluted, until the individual with the markings made a dismissive wave of his hand and they returned their hands to their guns.

"We have recieved a request for backup from this outpost - there have been reports that a Wanted criminal Prime has been sighted." the trooper spoke and eyed the group before him.

"Sir!" one of the Stormtroopers from the Nexus guard post spoke and tensed his body, standing straight.

"Explain yourself. I cannot see any sign of a Prime."

"Sir, we have a suspect in the center of the Nexus, Sir. She has not approached the Gate but we have sighted her through our Thermal Binoculars."

"At the center? The Fountain of Infinity?" The man looked past the group at the Fountain, which at the moment had the shape of a massive mountain, where Amaterasu had once appeared. "Who do you believe is the suspect?"

"Sir, the suspect's physical appearance corresponds to the descriptions we have recieved of the Prime Minnie Mouse."

"Go on."

"Sir, the suspect is a bipedal being with human-like features, and has two protursions from the top of her head which we have identified as part of her body. A distance scan has revealed them to be large ears which we suspect to be a rodents's. Furthermore she wears a dress that bears a close resemblance to what she was reported to be wearing on the last sighting."

"And the number of registered Primes with ears on the top of their heads is very small. I see. Good work, soldier." He gave the man a nod then turned to the group he had brought along. "We're going to move in and attempt to apprehend this Minnie Mouse by surprise as per Prime Apprehension Protocol N-9. She is a dangerous individual who has assaulted Empire Soldiers before and resisted arrest. The droids and White-Two remain inside the transporter, do not come out until the order is issued, but keep your weapons ready. If she resists capture again we may have to use force. Go." At his words the droids and one of the Stormtroopers climbed into the spacious cargo bay of the transporter which shut its doors, hiding them from view. The trooper with markings on his armor, apparently someone higher in ranks than the average grunt, then climbed onto a side seat in the transport vehicle and had the remaining trooper do the same.

Back to the Fountain of Infinity, ~10 minutes later...

Arthuria and Amaterasu had let their guard down a bit in their talking, and only took notice of the approaching transport vehicle when it was close already. Amaterasu just hmmed and eyed the machine as it approached. "I've never seen any being quite like this. It's got a metal shell, and there are... hmm, people on it, wearing armor? And quite curious items in their hands." Arthuria knew better of course and drew her sword, preparing for an attack. But neither of them made a move, they just stood there and waited, allowing the Imperial Stormtroopers to approach. After all, they had done nothing wrong.

Though the trooper that commanded the rest of the group was a little surprised at the lack of attacks from their side, he dismounted and immediately readied his rifle. Not aiming it, but he could do so in a split second. "Minnie Mouse, by order of the Emperor you are to be placed into custody and trialed for your crimes. Do not resist capture.”

"I believe you got the wrong person, stranger. I am not-"

"Silence! Lift your arms over your head where I can see them, and do not try anything! And you." He pointed at Arthuria with his hand, without taking his other hand off the trigger or his eyes off of Amaterasu. "You are in the presence of a wanted and dangerous criminal. Back away from her and you will be safe."

Arthuria opened her mouth to protest, but Amaterasu looked to her. "Leave it be, Saber. This is a misunderstanding, I have no doubt. I'll go with these men for now, everything will be cleared up without violence. Don't worry about me." She offered her a warming smile, then calmly and slowly lifted her hands to her sides, palms outward, then put them over her head. She avoided every sudden movement.

The trooper sighed with relief and brought a hand to his helmet. "You may come out now. Weapons ready. We're taking the suspect into custody." The transporter door opened, revealing the trooper and droids that had remained in hiding. They hopped out and surrounded Amaterasu while Arthuria backed away, obeying Amaterasu's request. Though she was complying with their orders the troopers only truly calmed down when they had cuffed her and placed an explosive on said cuffs that would go off at a remote button press, killing or injuring her if she attempted to escape.

"Just a moment, please." Arthuria spoke up. One of the troopers turned towards her as she sheathed her blade and took off the Prayer Bead necklace that Amaterasu had put around her neck, and held it out. "This belongs to Shiranui. I would like to give it back if we get separated. And I want to speak to her for a moment."

The leading trooper was visibly displeased by this, but getting on bad terms with a Prime was a bad idea. He nodded after a moment. "Granted. You may briefly speak to her, but only under supervision. The item you have is hereby confiscated, but if the suspect is found innocent it will be returned to her." He waved his hand to one of the droids which approached Arthuria and opened a container on its chest, allowing the Prayer Beads to be deposited into it.

Arthuria did so, then approached Amaterasu briefly under the supervision of the droids. "We'll talk again when this issue's done with. Take care of yourself. And if this place has any phones - it's a modern item to talk to other people from afar - try to buy one and contact me, okay?"

"I promise, Saber. Until then, I'll see you - be safe out there, please." She replied, then Arthuria backed away. The stormtrooper leader then approached Amaterasu again. "You've the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used in court against you. However, cooperating with us may make your judge look more kindly upon you."

"I have nothing to tell you." Amaterasu replied and bowed her head briefly.

The leader trooper shrugged and waved to the two troopers. "Take her into the transporter and remain on guard. We're going back to Coruscant." Then he turned towards Arthuria, gave her a brief nod, then climbed into the transporter and had the driver take off, leaving the Fountain and Arthuria behind. Some twelve minutes after this, they arrived at the Nexus Gate to Coruscant, briefly stopped to tell the guardsmen there that the subject had been taken into custody and that they should resume their normal duties, and finally took to Coruscant. As when they had arrived, the gate briefly flickered when they passed through, before returning to normal as if they had never been there...