Star Wars
Rise Of An Empire
"Execute Order 66" those words echoed as the Gunship soared through the sky. Weaving through buildings. The men inside quiet. Not acknowledging each other. The mean gazed out of the ship's window. Finally one spoke their commander, Appo. Who spoke. ¨Alright men you know what to do. I understand there may be doubts among you. But realize that it's time for the Jedi to end.¨ the men stayed silent, yet staring at the Commander. The gunship dodge another building before slowing down and landing. The troopers on board clicked their blasters on. The Gunship doors slowly opened. A young Jedi stepped forward from the platform. ¨What is the meaning of all this?¨ he asked. The troopers stared at him. The Jedi looked into their helmets, still not realizing their intentions. Suddenly a trooper from the back fired directly into the Jedi´s chest, killing him instantly.
The Troopers poured out of the Gunship as more landed. 3 maybe 4 four Jedi rushed the troopers, seeing what they had done. 2 were killed before they could draw their lightsabers. The sound of Blaster fire echoed across the city as the Jedi fought and died honorably. ¨Spread out! Find and kill all of them!¨ Shouted Appo full of valor. The troopers stood ready as another ship crept up behind them. A dark aura surrounding it. The troopers stood at attention realizing it was the leader of the assault. Anakin Skywalker. The ship landed almost as quietly as it flew in. The ships canopy open now exposing the former Jedi. Anakin walked over to Appo. ¨Tell the men to get into formation. We´re ready to march on the temple.
Night crept in. The soldiers marching perfectly behind Anakin. No one saying anything. Just marching. Their footsteps echoed through halls of the temple. Anakin leading the clones went a seperate way as he ordered the soldiers to kill all who opposed them. Especially those who were jedi. Appo ordered the men to fire. Blaster fire flying through a crowd of Youngling, Children. As they attempted to draw their lightsabers. But non where quick enough. A few masters ran out, lightsabers drawn. 2 Master Sinsuli and Master Kudo had their sabers ready blocking a majority of the incoming fire. But there were far too many Jedi as Kudo was hit in the head, and Sinsuli in the stomach. Their lightsabers dinged against the marble floor. The troopers spread out across the temple. ¨Find them!¨ Appo called. Anakin walked silently down a dark hallway. With the blaster fire echoing behind him. A Jedi stepped out of a room. Knight Kurmai. ¨What the hell is going on?!¨ She pleaded. Anakin did not respond. He raised his lightsaber and ignited it. The blue blade reflecting off his, cold, yellow eyes. Kurmai stammered. ¨You wouldn't...¨ she said igniting her lightsaber.
Anakin smiled and swung his lightsaber toward her neck. She deflected it and swung back hitting Anakin´s blade. The locked eyes and Anakin began violently swinging. Kurmai blocked every hit even swinging back a few times. The two clashed in the empty hallway. Anakin took another swing aiming for her arm. She tried to dodge his swings but was not quick enough. Her lightsaber clattered to the floor. Drenched in blood. She fell to her knees as her head rolled across the floor. Anakin continued to walk silently down the hallway, smirking, and feeling alive… He never felt so good.
The Troopers ran across the temple grounds firing at the dozens of jedi. Few Jedi could strike back. The clones concentrated on the higher ranking members first, to make the others easier prey. There was not a lot they could do. All the Master´s were either dead or missing on other worlds. More and more Jedi were being surrounded and killed. A few who were fortunate and managed to kill a few clone troopers. But it would not be enough.
Anakin continued to walk down the long corridor toward the Jedi Council's room. As he stepped through the door 3 Jedi came from out of the shadows. "Skywalker!" remarked one, Sarsau was his name. Anakin gave them a cold blank stare. "Skywalker are you alright….." before Sarsau could continue Anakin ignited his lightsaber into the Jed's stomach. The other Jedi stood completely frozen, as Sarsau's bodied clattered to the floor. One Jedi charged at Anakin full of zeal with his lightsaber ignited. Anakin quickly dispatched the jedi by slicing into his stomach. The last Jedi, now full of fear, ignited his Emerald colored blade. The Jedi stared Anakin down. Anakin, never breaking gaze rushed the Jedi. The young Jedi Tinner Vsar, was one of the greatest duelists in the temple. Vsar blocked Anakin's fury. Anakin continued to strike at the Jedi's body each time being stopped by Vsar's lightsaber. Their sabers now locked, Anakin spoke, "You're better than the others. They died like animals!" Vsar took a second to think but in that time, he was slashed across the stomach by Anakin. Vsar, yelped but never stopped fighting. Anakin couldn't believe it. He cut him, into him even and Vsar was still going. Vsar and Anakin's sabers clashed repeatedly. Either an even match for the other. Vsar now put Anakin on the Defensive as Vsar struuck at Anakin's head and sides, however being blocked each time. The two locked sabers again. And stared, Anakin's eyes full of hate, while Vsar's full of hope. Suddenly another Saber ignited from behind. Vsar's padawan Jun rushed at Anakin. Anakin kicking and disorienting Vsar in the stomach, turned to his padawan.
The Padawan ignited his blue lightsaber as it met Anakin's. The padawan Jun was highly skilled in the 5th style of Lightsaber combat. Meaning he was incredibly acrobatic. Anakin went for the throat but Jun rolled out of the way. Bringing his lightsaber up over his head and striking Anakin's lightsaber. Vsar soon rejoined the fight igniting his saber. Anakin was now pinned against the window. Realizing that despite his strength, he was outmatched buy the two Jedi. The sound of a sliding door came from behind as clones from the 501st rushed in blasters firing. Anakin took this opportunity to strike. Cutting Vsar's arm off. Vsar yelped in pain before being impaled by Anakin as his padawan was shot 3 times. The two jedi collapsed to the floor. Anakin, now victorious spoke. "These were highly skilled jedi, I want the entire area searched for anymore." The troopers left the room blasters still loaded.
Anakin left as well, giving one glance back to the bodies. When the door shut Jun raised his head. He squirmed as he looked over to his master's lifeless body. Jun began to cry. As he struggled to stand. When he did he grabbed his master's lightsaber and attached it to his belt. Jun leaned closer. "I'm sorry… i'll get him back… I swear…" he said softly. Jun stood to his feet still holding his stomach. Jun peeked out the door leading to the room. He saw hundreds of Jedi, dead. All sprawled out onto the floor. Some still grasping their lightsaber's. Jun's jaw dropped. As tears rolled down his cheek. "What the hell?!" he said still looking at the remains. He walked slowly across the floor which was covered in blood and corpses. Every step he took was not the sound of marble hitting his boots, but a squish from the bodies and blood. He continued to trek across field of bodies gazing at his friends, family, and even a girl he had fallen for. He heard a voice behind him. "Don't, Don't be afraid i'm okay…" the voice said softly, and calmly. As Jun turned he saw a Clone. But this clone did not fire. Jun stood horrified. By the looks of the armor, Jun could tell he was part of the 56th Elite, his master's old Legion. Jun went for his lightsaber. "Wait!, Don't do that! If I were here to kill you I wouldn't have gotten your attention, okay?" exclaimed the trooper. Jun still not fully trusting the clone, held his hand over his saber in case he needed to grab it. "Why?," said Jun. "Why didn't you kill me? And why did your brothers try?" he continued. The clone held his head down. "I have no idea. I was told we were going to finish what the Emperor started. When we got here my men starting attacking the Jedi." He said. Jun looked puzzled. "Emperor?" he said. The clone looked around, "I have no idea but if I had to guess, this is the Chancellor's doing."
Jun took a leap of faith and held out his hand. The Clone shrugged and shook Jun's hand. "Look, I saw what happened to your master, and I have no idea why the boys attacked you guys." the trooper. Jun released the clones hand. Jun looked at the fresh bodies of his fellow Jedi. "Look, we have to leave…" he said. The trooper pointed toward a door at the bottom of 3 three steps. "Doesn't that lead to the cargo drop off?" asked the clone. Jun nodded in agreement. He slowly stepped towards the door with the clone in tow. He realized he could be killed any second. But the he felt the force in that clone. Unlike the other clones,he could feel his compassion and sense his confusion.