Hello and welcome to my New Fanfiction taking place in the Star Wars Clone Wars I hope you all have fun reading and remember. May The Force Be With You Always.
Chapter 1 - A New Jedi There Is
Planet Illum Inside The Crystal Temple
A young mandalorian jedi has been taken to the temple on Illum to receive his kyber crystal and officially construct his lightsaber. Overseeing this moment in the young jedi's life is Grand Master Yoda and Jedi Master Plo Koon. The young jedi was alone inside the temple cave where all kyber crystals lay in the stone and rock.
"He has come quite a long way since the beginning of his training." Master Plo Koon crossed his arms and began remembering when he first discovered a boy with a powerful connection with the force.
"Hmm..Young he still is. Powerful he will become. But, a danger hangs over him it does. Lure him the Dark Side will try. Resistant he must be." Yoda could sense the young jedi's connection to the force but, had worry that the Dark Side will try to take him.
Inside the temple the young jedi sat in the middle of the cave and began to meditate closing out everything around him listening to the crystal that called to him. He remembered all his meditation sessions at the temple and how he should let the force guide him. As he meditated he could hear a strong yet faint hum and he concentrated on that. Slowly opening his eyes and holding out one of his hands and a kyber crystal slowly floated into his hand. The young jedi focused on his connection to the force and the components of his lightsaber slowly floated in front of him. Slowly the pieces of his lightsaber soon began to connect and form his lightsaber. Once it was finished he took hold of the newly constructed weapon that he will use to defend all those who serve the Republic.
The young jedi had emerged from the cave and stood in front of the two jedi masters and showing his lightsaber to them. He then held it in front of his body and activated it and a green blade came to life from the weapon. He smiled at his lightsaber and turned the blade off and bowed to both jedi masters as they returned the gesture.
"Artis Lendix. Your true training will begin. Congratulations."
6 Years Later
Artis Lendix was now 15 years old and was recently granted the rank of padawan at the age of 14 and his first mission is to deliver a message to Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi. Artis rode a shuttle to a Republic Cruiser in a fleet of three cruisers.
Inside the main cruisers Jedi Master Obi-wan was with Anakin Skywalker and his padawan Ahsoka Tano were up in the command bridge discussing an attack plan over the planet of Hoth which was supposed to be an inhabitable planet.
"According to our informants the Separatists have a hidden base set up on the planet." Obi-wan turned to one of the crew members. "Have our scans picked up anything on the planet surface?"
"No sir." Admiral Yulan walked over to the holomap of the planet. "The blizzard around the planet is making it almost impossible to pick up any heat signatures."
"Sir we have an incoming transport ship. They're hailing us." One of the crew members told the Admiral who looked at the crew member.
"Open a communication channel." Admiral Yulan ordered as the holomap changed to a clone trooper.
"This Admiral Yulan. We didn't send for any reinforcements." The Admiral remembers never asking for assistance.
"We have someone on board the Resolute sir. We request docking clearance." The clone trooper explained.
"It must be important. You have the go ahead to board." Admiral Yulan was more than curious who was on the transport.
"Well I guess we will go meet our surprise guest." Obi-wan along with Anakin and Ahsoka headed to the hangar bay to meet whoever is coming.
Once the ship docked Obi-wan, Anakin, and Ahsoka reached the hangar and the doors opened and they were surprised to see a youngling walk into view.
"A youngling?" Obi-wan seemed surprised when a padawan walked out.
Anakin was confused as to why a youngling was here. "Uh who are you supposed to be?"
The young padawan bowed his head to the two masters. "My name is Artis Lendix it is an honor to meet you." Artis stood back up as he looked at Obi-wan. "I hope you were already aware of my arrival master."
"I'm afraid not. But, I am curious as to why." Obi-wan crossed his arms thinking.
"I am to be your new padawan master." Artis looked at Obi-wan understanding that there is confusion about it.
"Well didn't see that coming." Anakin crossed his arms finding some humor.
"Reminds me of when we first met Master." Ahsoka looked at Anakin making him laugh and rub the back of his neck.
"Well it is nice to meet you. I'm Obi-wan Kenobi. Your new master." Obi-wan looked at the young padawan.
"I have read your service Master Kenobi. And I am excited to continue my jedi training." Artis bowed his head of course to be respectful.
"Well with an extra hand on board we might actually find this supposed hidden base on Hoth." Anakin spoke with his usual sarcastic tone.
"What makes us think their is anything on the planet other than ice?" Ahsoka looked at Anakin and Obi-wan.
"Maybe it's underground." Artis suggested catching the attention of his fellow jedi.
"What makes you say that?" Ahsoka was confused as to why Artis would suggest that.
"Well the planet surface is in a constant blizzard which would make scanning for it difficult so it would be smart to put a base underground." Artis surprised them with his reasoning.
"Well then I think we should go down to the planet surface personally and find this base." Anakin smiled taking the idea Artis into consideration.
"Alright then. Let's not waste any more time." Obi-wan had ordered his troops into shuttles and as soon as everyone was aboard the shuttles they all flew down onto the planet's surface.
Once they landed the shuttle doors opened, Artis and the others were blasted by the blizzard as Artis put up his goggles and hood. "Well maybe I'll take my next vacation here!"
Obi-wan looked around the area as best he could. "Alright Codey for now we'll set up a temporary camp here."
"Yes sir." Codey soon ordered his troops to start setting up a camp and have two of his scouts fan out and search for the base and to report back when they found out anyway into the base.
As the group was setting up the camp R2 seemed to have scanned for something and began jumping around. Codey and the other troops aimed their weapons at whatever was coming and Artis walked in front of them and held up his hand.
"Hold on Trooper. I don't think it's dangerous." Artis looked out into the distance as a hooded figure approached.
As the figure approached Anakin and Obi-wan walked into view then the figure seemed to stop being cautious. "It's alright we are here to help. Who are you?" Artis approached the figure only to catch them as the figure collapsed.
Artis looked as another clone trooper ran over and began helping Artis move the figure into the camp and the tent. Artis looked as the figure seemed to have regained consciousness and removed his hood revealing a male with white hair and pale blue skin. It shocked everyone since they believed Hoth to be uninhabitable. The man looked to be older probably late 30's and he seemed to notice Artis's lightsaber and grabbed it.
"Hey that's not a toy." Artis tried to get it back from the man.
The man began speaking some kinda language that the others didn't seem to understand but, Artis understood it and began speaking the language. The man and Artis continued to speak to one and another until the man bowed his head returning Artis's lightsaber.
"What did he say?" Ahsoka looked at Artis wanting to know what was said.
"He says his name is Sargas Wedwou he's the son of his people's chief. It appears the droids have taken his people hostage. They are using them as slave labor in order to mass produce something called Predator Droids." Artis looked at his fellow jedi and they seemed impressed.
"How did you know his language?" Obi-wan stoked his chin in curiosity.
"I did a lot of studying on different cultures during my time at the temple. His people are the Lezet. They are arctic nomad people they try finding the coldest worlds in order to find a new home." Artis looked at Sargas again as he continued to explain his situation. "He also says there is a..metal man?"
That caught Anakin and Obi-wan as they looked at each other and came down to the same conclusion. "Grievous."
Obi-wan crossed his arms. "If Grievous is here. Things just got complicated."
Sargas told Artis that he knows a way in and begs for the jedi to save his people. "He says he knows how to get inside the base. He'll show us as long as we can save his people." That caught the master's interest.
"If he can get us in we might be able to destroy the base. But, I don't know if we can get all his people out." Obi-wan looked at Artis and saw his concern.
"Master please we can't just leave them there. There's gotta be something we can do." Artis tried to think of something.
"Maybe there is." Ahsoka looked at Obi-wan. "Me and Artis can sneak in and attempt to rescue his people while you two attack the base and destroy it."
"She is right me and her will have a good chance if you and master Skywalker distract them." Artis found Ahsoka's plan a good one they would have a good chance of sneaking around.
"Obi-wan I think we should give Artis a chance. He and Ahsoka might be able to pull it off." Anakin was always more attuned to take risks if it meant victory.
"I may not like it. But, I'm willing to try." Obi-wan looked at Artis. "Be careful. And don't do anything I wouldn't."
"Oh you mean and be like Anakin and do the exact opposite of what you say?" Artis crossed his arms with a smile making Ahsoka chuckle at that remark.
Anakin looked at Artis with raised eyebrow and a smile. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"Oh nothing Master Skywalker." Artis looked at Sargas and told him that the jedi will save his people in exchange for him showing them a way in the base.
Sargas bowed his head to the jedi and soon the Republic forces began to move with a plan to attack the base. Sargas showed them the way to the base and they found it under the ice plus it was much larger than they expected. Sargas had them follow him too where he escaped and showed them the way in and they did as planned and split up. Artis, Ahsoka and, Sargas took off for the prisoners while Anakin and Obi-wan lead the republic troops to destroy the base. Ahsoka and Artis followed Sargas making sure to hide from any patrols in order keep from giving themselves away. Ahsoka looked at Artis wanting to ask him some questions but, she figured she should wait.
Artis looked back at her and shook his head and in a hush tone said. "To answer your question yes. I'm Mandalorian."
Ahsoka felt like he took offense to her starring. "I didn't mean to offend you."
Artis sighed and look back at her. "It's alright. I had to endure that a lot when I first came to the Jedi Temple."
Sargas turned a corner and began to run. "Sargas wait." Artis and Ahsoka ran after him.
The two followed as Sargas seemed to have found where his people are being held and thankfully he was right. He waved the two jedi and they ran over and saw that his people they were indeed being used as slave labor.
Artis couldn't believe what he was seeing. "We need to free these people and end this nightmare."
"Oh I don't think you will be going anywhere." A unknown voice caught both of the jedi off guard and when they looked at the source and found Asajj Ventress.
"Well well well. If it isn't the hairless harpy." Artis figured there is a history between the two.
"Well if it isn't Skywalkers little pet. And a new face? And a handsome one at that." Ventress activated her two lightsabers as the red blades came to life.
Artis looked at Sargas and told him to hack the terminal and he nodded and ran to the command terminal. Artis looked at Ahsoka. "We take her together."
Artis and Ahsoka activated their lightsabers the green blades coming to life and the two charged at Ventress and began attacking from both sides with quick strikes. Ventress was initially caught off guard but, rebounded with swift strikes of her own. Artis caught on to the style of Form II Makashi with a Jar'Kai attachment. Artis switched to the all defensive style of Form III Soresu.
Jedi Temple 8 Years ago
Artis was in the training room with Master Plo Koon training him in Form III Soresu and Artis was advancing in his understanding of the style.
"Master I want to ask why you want me to learn this form? I was hoping to use Form IV Ataru or Form II Makashi." Artis was hot blooded and ready to learn how to use a lightsaber.
Plo Koon looked at the youngling. "I am teaching you this form for you to be ready in case you ever come across a dark jedi or sith." Plo Koon looked at the youngling. "You must remember that Jedi do not seek battle."
Artis bowed his head to the Jedi Master. "Yes Master."
Plo Koon reignited the practice saber. "Let us continue."
Present Time
Artis was deflecting the strikes Ventress threw at him and soon he and Ahsoka entered a blade lock with the sith assassin as Sargas continued to hack the terminal. Artis and Ahsoka tried to slip around maybe even catch her off guard. Sadly Ventress was ready and hit Ahsoka with a strong force push sending her against the wall. Artis looked at Ahsoka but, Ventress attacked Artis with a downward strike and Artis blocked it entering another blade lock. Ventress tried pushing Artis back only he wasn't budging so Artis tried his own idea. Artis began pushing back and actually started to move her lightsabers to the side and quickly spun around elbowing her in the side grabbing her with the force and sent her flying down the hall. Artis looked over at Ahsoka who started to stand up and he ran over to her offering her a helping hand.
"Thanks." Ahsoka looked at Artis with a smile.
"No problem." Artsi returned the smile as he looked at Sargas who had managed to free his people. Artis told him to escape the same way they came in and he did so leading his people out sadly Ventress wasn't about to let them escape. She went to strike at them but, both Artis and Ahsoka intercepted her and defended Sargas and his people.
Artis and Ahsoka managed to fend her off and managed to corner her. "It's over 've won. Lay down your weapon." Artis slowly approached.
Ventress wasn't about to surrender to the jedi. "Jedi scum."
Artis looked at Ahsoka and when they went to arrest her droids came and tried blasting the two which allowed Ventress to attack. Artis blocked Ventress's attack from hitting Ahsoka and kicked her back as he deflected blaster fire. When he saw a chance he went to strike Ventress but, hit him with a force push and escaped. Artis regained his footing and deflected blaster fire.
"Ahsoka we have to retreat now." Artis deflected a blaster bolt back at one of the battle droids.
"What about Ventress?" Ahsoka deflected blaster bolts back at the droids.
"She's gone but, now we need to retreat." Artis used the force to send a couple droids back.
The two ran hoping to find Obi-wan and Anakin and kept having to deflect blaster bolts and cut through droids. Artis looked around he could feel something and pushed Ahsoka out of the way as something seemed to have landed between them. When Ahsoka stood up she was grabbed by the throat and tossed against the wall. Artis looked around but, didn't see anything until he felt a punch in the gut and one across his face. He was soon sent against the wall and he coughed holding his stomach as he slowly stood up. Ahsoka stood up and looked around and they didn't see anything until Artis seemed to hear something and looked at her.
"Back to back!" Artis and Ahsoka put their backs together and activated their lightsabers.
The two looked around before each received punches to the faces and stomachs before trying to return strikes of their own. They each missed only to be striked again and again until Artis closed his eyes and listened to the sound of metal hitting the floor. He could hear the droid approaching and opened his eyes.
"Duck!" Artis yelled as Ahsoka ducked and Artis swung his lightsaber in a sideways slash and hit something as it came into view.
It was the new Predator Droid and it fell after its head was cut from its body allowing the two to see it. It looked similar to the commando droids only seemed faster and more dangerous.
"I hope never to see one of those things again." Ahsoka caught her breath.
"Well considering it has active camo you won't see it." Artis laughed catching his breath.
Ahsoka rolled her eyes at the joke. "Come on let's go find the others."
Artis and Ahsoka ran down the halls and seemed to find both Master Skywalker and Master Kenobi as they were leading the clone troopers out of the base.
"Good to see you both are still alive I hope your mission went a lot smoother than ours." Anakin deflected blaster shots.
"Yeah. Well we had a bit of a run in. With Ventress and the new Predator Droid." Artis shrugged as he deflected the blaster bolts.
"Ventress was here?" Obi-wan was shocked that Ventress was here as well.
The four jedi finally managed to make it out of the base alive thanks to Sargas and his people and soon the base exploded. As they all ran from the exploding base/factory and managed to escape alive and thankfully had Sargas and his people out safely. Soon Republic troops landed and tended to the wounded members of Sargas's people.
Artis stood there talking with Sargas and his father as Obi-wan and Anakin approached. Artis bowed to Argas and his father as they returned it and walked away to tend with their people.
"Well. I have to give you credit. You did well today." Anakin smiled as Artis turned to them.
"Yes. I have to agree despite the. "Complications" you did well today my young Padawan." Obi-wan's approval made Artis smile.
"Thank you master." Artis bowed his head as the two walked away and Ahsoka walked over to him.
"I wanted to thank you for the help back there." Ahsoka gave a kind smile to Artis who returned it.
"You would've done the same for me. And call me crazy but, I think having a friend around is always a good thing." Artis crossed his arms.
"Well I am glad to consider me your friend." Ahsoka and Artis walked to the shuttle.
Artis smiled that he has not only become a padawan but, has made a friend in the process only this war is going to get worse.
Chapter End
Okay I am glad to be starting a brand new Fanfiction I will be writing this one for awhile then continue my other stories. So thanks for reading!