Battle of Hilbor: Now
Normally the snap hiss of a lightsaber being ignited would bring silence, but not now. Now it was just another sound lost in the roar of battle. Explosions ripped across the field of battle blocking all other sound. Yet in those brief moments where there were no explosions sounded that of blasters firing supplied background noise. It came as no surprise that those around paid no head to the hum of a Jedi weapon joining the fray.
Yet for Obi-wan Kenobi it was the only sound he heard. The thrumming of the blade coming to life and the power vibrating the handle gently gave him some comfort. Just as the sound of the other lightsaber coming alive at his back brought him comfort also. Anakin and him had been in far worse situation then they found themselves in now and survived, why should this time be any different. Bringing down his saber in a diagonal cross he sliced a droid in half, "That's one for me my young friend."
"Only one Master? I've all ready gotten five," was the only reply he got from behind him. Sparing a glace he saw Anakin with severed droid parts all around him. The tide had turned against them only moments before. Minutes ago they had been a covert operation, now they were in an open battle field the enemy leaders still behind their shields. "Wasn't this supposed to be a routine mission Master?"
"Focus on the battle Anakin," was his reply, "There will be plenty of time for you to tell me you told me so later." Two more droids feel as he whipped his lightsaber around. From the moment that the Jedi Council had given him and Anakin this mission Anakin had told him to plan for a full-scale battle. Alpha had agreed. But Obi-wan was sure this would be a quick get in and get out mission. Nothing had been quick about being on Hilbor since they landed. So it shouldn't have surprised him that the battle would be any different.