Chapter 1: The Holocron Heist
"The Separists Forces are overwhelming our position on Felucia and we cannot hold much longer. So we have no choice but to begin to evacuate. A task force is on route to your rendezvous, but the Droid Army is already on top of you. You will have to hold off the assault until the gunships arrived. Good Luck, Jordan..."
The battle of Felucia rages on for several days and the Republic Forces are dangerously overstretched. The Droids outnumbered the Clones by 3 to 1 despite the aid of Jedi and the Green Lantern Corps. Kevin and Ahsoka were separated from Anakin, Obi-Wan, Henry, and Captain earlier during an ambush. Meanwhile in the skies, Plo-Koon and some fighters are softening up the enemy to make way for the gunships to land. One of the Buzzard fighters gets hit and comes crashing down to earth.
"General! Look out!" Rex shouts as the droid comes in.
Henry grabs the burning droid fighter and throws it at the droid army which destroys most of them.
"That was too close!" Obi-Wan shouted.
"Plo-Koon, watch where you are shooting down those damn fighters!" Henry said to the Jedi Master, "That was way too close!"
"I'll try to buy you some time!" Plo-Koon said.
"If those fighters got through, then our gunships can't be far behind." Obi-Wan said, "Prepare the troops to evacuate!"
Henry's F-4 Phantom constructs provided air support to the Clones and the Jedi. The jets drop napalm on the droid, causing panic among droids, but some continue to advance.
"Go Go! Come on, Grunts! We are leaving!" Rex shouted.
"Ahsoka and Kevin should be back from their jungle patrol by now." Henry said.
"I'll try to contact them again." Obi-Wan then contacts the Padawan "Ahsoka, where are you?! Ahsoka, what is your location?"
Meanwhile, Kevin and Ahsoka are engaging the Droid Army on top of a HAVw A6 Juggernaut tank. Kevin shoots the droids with a DShK heavy machine gun while Ahsoka deflects with her lightsaber.
"About 6 clicks east, Master!" Ahsoka replied, "We've engaged the enemy and we've got them on the run!"
"They're here to extract us! We're leaving now!"
"What? We can't retreat now, Master I've broken through!" Ahsoka argued back.
"Ahsoka, more men will die if you do not do what he said." Kevin said to the female Togruta.
"The droids are retreating!" Ahsoka argued to him.
"They're not retreating! They are regrouping!" Kevin shouts.
"We're outnumbered! You must evacuate! That is an order!" Obi-Wan shouted.
"Master Skywalker taught me never to let up even when we got the tinnies on the run!" Ahsoka said.
"They are pulling back here to regroup with the main force!" Obi Wan argued, "You are putting your troops' lives in danger, young one! You will get on the gunship when we arrive."
The communication ends as the fight continues on. Kevin then dissolves his constructs
"What are you doing?!" Ahsoka demanded.
"Get in the ship, now!" Anakin shouts.
"Can't you see they're retreating?!" Ahsoka asked the Jedi Masters, incredulously.
"They're about to overrun you, Ahsoka You just can't see it Now follow orders and get in the ship!"
"But-" Ahsoka was grabbed softly by Kevin.
"You have already got into trouble, Ahsoka. Your choice." Kevin said.
"Kevin, direct the Phantoms for a napalm run!" Henry said.
"Got it." Kevin said as he creates a portable radio and calls in the airstrike. "Marking coordinates. Delta Squadron, give them hell!"
"Roger that. Target run. Get your people back." The pilot said.
"Go go go!" Henry shouts as Ahsoka boards the gunship. The ships then take off just in time for the F-4s to arrive and drop their payload on the droids. The explosion destroyed most of them, leaving the rest to be trapped in the flames. The battle was lost for the Republic for now.
[Later on...]
Later on back on Corascuant, the Jedi are gathered at the Temple to discuss the situation about the battle. Kevin and Henry are present there as well. Some of the Green Lanterns stayed on the system to aid the Jedi.
"Padawan Ahsoka, do you feel Master Kenobi's description of the incident is accurate?" Master Windu asked.
"Yes, Master." Ahsoka replied in sadness.
"More to add, do you?" Yoda asked her.
"I know I was wrong I just got so caught up in my own success." Ahsoka explained, "I didn't look at the battle as a whole. I wasn't being disobedient I just forgot-"
"Masters this incident is my responsibility." Anakin defended her, "Because of Ahsoka's advanced abilities I forgot how young she is I gave her more freedom than I should have."
"That may be but it doesn't excuse what happened on Felucia." Mace Windu said.
"Master Windu, no offense, but this is not we discipline our generals in battle." Henry said.
"I think she needs some time away from the battlefield" Mace Windu said.
"On archive security reflects on your actions you can, Padawan." Windu said.
"Guard duty?" Ahsoka asked with her eyes wide open, "For how long?"
"Longer now." Yoda said.
After the meeting, Anakin, Ahsoka, Kevin, Henry and Arisia are at the library.
"I'm sorry I let you all down." Ahsoka said sadly.
I know I was a Padawan not that long ago." Anakin said.
They see Madame Jocasta who was in charged of the Library.
"Madame Jocasta Nu, this is Ahsoka Tano." Anakin introduced his Padawan, "She is to be your new security officer."
"Hello, Madame." Ahsoka greeted said.
"It is so good to meet you." Jocasta said before she sees the Green Lanterns, "Green Lanterns, it is so good to see you again."
"The honor is our, madame." Kevin said, bowing to her.
"You should go with your girlfriend, Kevin" Henry whispered, which made Kevin elbowed him in the gut.
"She is not my girlfriend, you stupid idiot." Kevin whispered back.
"Let me show you around." As Jocasta gives Ahsoka a tour, Kevin walks behind them and gives his brother the middile finger, which made Henry smirked, "There is more knowledge here than anywhere else in the galaxy. Master Kenobi says there are even texts here that are forbidden to be read. The archives hold a great many secrets it is true." They then reach to the door that leads to the Holocron, gaurded by Green Lantern Percival. "Beyond this door lies the holocron vault. The holocrons contain the most closely guarded secrets of the Jedi Order."
"Good morning, Master Fisto" Ahsoka said to Master Fisto who nods in reply. He then sees Percavil who nods to him and steps aside, allowing Fisto to open the door with the Force. Inside the vault are rows of Holocrons. Each containing information for the Jedi.
"Can we go inside?" Ahsoka asked.
"I'm afraid not, my dear." Madame Jocasta replied, "I haven't been inside myself for years. Only members of the Jedi Council are allowed access. Guarding the holocrons is one of the most important duties a Jedi can be given, Ahsoka. Do you think you're up to the task?'
"Definitely" Ahsoka said which made Kevin smiled.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the lower sectors of Coroscaunt, a bounty hunter named Cad Bane sits on his chair, looking out the window viewing the city.
Cad Bane is one of the most notorious bounty hunters. He offer spares no one and he even use any tacticts to get the job done. He always demands for higher payment. Cad Bane was known for wielding a pair of LL-30 blaster pistols and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. He had stunners placed on his gauntlets and had a flamethrower. He also had breathing tubes, which enabled him to survive after being Force choked, and rocket boots to help him keep up with Jedi. He also was a very skilled pilot.
He was interuppted by none other than Darth Sidious.
"Excuse the interruption." Darth Sidous said to the bounty hunter, "As I was saying bounty hunter I have need of your services."
"I'm listening." Cad said.
"I need a Jedi holocron"
"To get a holocron I'd have to break into the Jedi Temple." Cad Bane said as he approaches the hologram, "It's impossible not to mention deadly."
"Perhaps your reputation has been exaggerated."
"I want a rogue-class star fighter with elite weapons cloaking device, the works, and triple my usual rate." The bounty hunter said as he sits down on a chair.
Your price is of no concern I will also provide you with the means to get inside the temple. One of the Yellow Lanterns is on his way here to assist you. His name is Lobo. He is one of the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunters. He can help you get the job done."
"You've got a deal." Bane said.
Lord Sidious smiles wickedly knowing he is willing to get his hands on the prize.
[Meanwhile...]
Meanwhile, back at the Jedi Temple, Obi-Wan, Master Yoda, and Henry are monitoring the security.
"The setback at Felucia has affected our efforts in the whole sector." Henry said, "It'll take weeks before we can-"
"Master Yoda, what is it?" Obi-Wan asked the Master.
"A disturbance in the Force." Yoda said, "Intruders there will be in this temple."
"Warning. Yellow Lantern has been detected within the perimiter." Henry's ring said.
"We got a bigger problem. Sinestro has sent one of the Yellows here." Henry said.
Meanwhile at the library, Kevin, Ahsoka, and Arisia are walking while on guard. They then see a Jedi Master.
"Good afternoon, Master Enisence." Ahsoka said.
"Good afternoon, young one" Enisence said, with a bit of less mood.
"May we be of assistance?" Arisia asked the Master.
"No, thank you, my dear. I don't want to bother you." Enisence said, but Kevin notices his movement.
"It wouldn't be a bother at all, Master."
"Thank you. I'll be fine on my own" Enisence then begins walking away.
"You sure?"
"Look, youngling. I said I was fine. Now let me go about my business!" Enesince said with harsh attidude.
"What is this giy's problem?" Arisia asked.
"You go on ahead, Ahsoka. I'll catch up." Kevin said as he waited for Enisence as he walks away. He then waits until the coast is clear ane he begins following him.
Meanwhile, Obi-Wan and Henry are monitoring the progress when the security system goes haywire.
"What was that?" Obi-Wan asked a droid.
"The system is just recycling, sir." It replied.
Then Obi-Wan's comlink goes off and the Jedi opens it.
"Master, I'm in the tower." Anakin said. "No intruders, but something just happened. All the scanners were behaving strangely for a moment."
"Something happened to the system down here too." Obi-Wan said, "It cannot be a coincidence."
"We need to be prepare for anything." Henry said.
"Arrived, the intruders have." Yoda said.
"But if they are not in the tower, what are they after?" Obi-Wan asked.
"The communications center, perhaps, their target is." Yoda suggested.
"I don't think so."Henry said, "Most enemies couldn't infiltrate a highly secured buildings just for the communications center. They would go for high value targets."
"You don't mean-" Obi-Wan suggested.
"They must be in the central ventilation system." Anakin said.
"Let me check the system." Obi-Wan said as he checks the system for any intruders. He spots a red dot at the tower, "You're right: there has been a disturbance It's near the top of the south tower. I'll meet you up there."
"I'll go with you." Henry said, as he follows Obi-Wan to investigate.
"On high alert place the temple." Yoda said.
"Excuse me." Jocasta said to Enisence, "I don't mean to disturb you, but the whole temple is on high alert."
"Thank you." Enisence said, then he strikes her in the neck and she is knocked down on the floor. He then touches her and he begins changing into her.
Meanwhile, outside of the temple, Henry, Anakin, and Obi-wan have reach to the site where the break in occurred, "Well, looks like this is where they broke in."
"Fortunately, we'll have a less troublesome time" Obi-Wan said.
"Great. Which way do you think they went?" Henry asked.
"The communications center is this way." Obi-Wan said, "We'd better hurry if we're going to catch them."
As they search through the vents, Henry uses a tracker on his ring to pinpoint the location of the enemy. They look and see two ways, but something is wrong.
"I don't think they came this way." Anakin said.
"Master Yoda, are you picking up any other life signs in this quadrant?" Obi-Wan asked his master.
"Deep in the temple, the intruders are." Yoda replied.
"How are they managing to stay out of our way?" Henry asked.
"Possible it is, receiving assistance they are, from inside." Yoda replied.
"We need to alert Ahsoka and the others." Henry said.
Meanwhile...
Ahsoka and Arisia are on patrol and Kevin returns after witnessing the intruder changing form. Then Ahsoka's comlink goes off and the Togruta answers.
"Padawan, alert you must be." Yoda said to the Padawan, "Sense deception, I do. Posing as a Jedi, the intruder is. Find Master Jocasta, you must."
"I saw her being knocked down by Enisence. Something is not right." Kevin said.
"Let's go." Arisia said.
The three warriors head out to find the librarian. They sneak through and hear the voice of Madame Jocasta but Kevin notices her tone in her voice.
"The two Jedi have turned around and are making their way towards you"
They look and see her on the council and Ahsoka approachers her.
"Who are you, and what have you done with Madame Jocasta?" Ahosoka asked her.
"The same thing I'm going to do to you!" The fake madame shouts as she draws her lightsaber and attacks her. Ahsoka quickly draws hers out and blocks the attack. As the women fouht back and forth, Kevin flies over and readies his ring. Ahsoka kicks her and Kevin fires a net construct and catches the fake librarian. Arisia grabs the lightsaber from her and the three warriors aim their weapons at her.
"You may have Madame Jocasta's shape, but not her skills." Ahsoka said as Madame Jocasta changed back into her true form.
"A Changeling, I hate Changelings!" Kevin said, as he picks her up.
"Master Skywalker, We've captured the imposter disguised as a Jedi. She says the intruder's in the Holocron vault." Ahsoka said to her master.
"Good work, Ahsoka, but still no sign of the rest of them." Anakin replied.
The Jedi and Green Lantern are still hunting down the intruder.
"A holocron is no good without a Jedi to open it." Obi-Wan said.
"But it can be hacked by a Lantern." Henry said.
"What are they up to?" Anakin asked.
"They must be trying to gain access to the communications center from the vault."
"Wait a minute. This could be a diversion." Henry said, "Also I am detecting a Yellow Lantern! He's here in the Temple!"
"Alert your brother immediately!" Anakin said.
Then all of a sudden there was an explosion and the noise attracted everyone's attention. They reach to the vault door only to be slightly opened.
"The Vault!" Henry said.
They look to see that one of the holocron has been stolen. They quickly open the door.
"We're too late!" Henry shouts.
"They took one!" Anakin said.
"Guys! Cut off any escape route!" Henry shouts to his comrades, "Do not let the intruders get away with the Holocron!"
At the library, Kevin, Arisia, and Ahsoka had the suspect in handcufss being taken to the Jedi Master when they see Madame Jocasta after being knocked down.
"Madame librarian, are you okay?" Ahsoka asked her.
"I think I'm all right. We must call security." Jocasta said.
Then Kevin looks and sees a hooded figure but in his hand is a Holocron, "Hey! You! Stop!"
He runs after the figure as he tries to escape the Temple. "We got a runner! And he's got the Holocron!"
"Lanterns, seal off the exits! Now!" Henry shouts.
Kevin continues to pursuit the thief.
"Lobo, I have a Green Lantern on me. Meet me near the tower." Cad said to his comlink.
"On my way."
Cad then turns and draws one of his pistols out and shoots at Kevin. Kevin leaps to a wall and shoots back with his ring. Cad then sees Lobo who lands by him.
"You have the Holocron?" Lobo asked.
"I have to bypass the Jedi and the Green Lanterns, but I got it." Cad said showing him the cube device.
"I have located Jedi Master Bolla Ropal's location. I'm downloading the cordinates to his location." He then sees Kevin armed with a AK-47 with a grenade launcher, "Here, for your getaway." He creates a Porax 38- Starfighter and Cad Bane smiles wickedly.
"You bring me the Jedi and meet me at these coordinates." Cad said as he boarded the ship.
"You got yourself a deal." Lobo said as he flies away and Cad prepares to take off.
"Stop!" Kevin shouts and opens fire on Cad. The hunter quickly fires his engines and the ship lifts off the ground. He aims the cannons and fires, making Kevin take cover. Cad then punches forward. Kevin ducks as the ship flies over but he creates a tracking device and throws it underneath it. He wacthes as the ship leaves the Jedi Temple and away from Coruscaunt.
Back inside...
"Our war operations, it was never about." Yoda said. The Jedi and the Green Lanterns gathered near the entrance.
"Come on, changeling. We have a new home for you." Ahsoka said as she prepares to take the changeling into captivity.
"Henry, the thief got away with the Holocron, but I've manage to put a tracker on him." Kevin said as he arrived. "And I saw the Yellow Lantern with him."
"What would someone want with a holocron?" Obi-Wan asked Anakin.
"The Question is: who give the order to do this heist and why?" Arisia asked, crossing her arms.
"Wait. Bolla Ropal." The changeling said.
"What did you say?" Mace Windu asked.
"That's who Bane's next target is Bolla Ropal." She said.
"What's wrong? Who's Bolla Ropal?" Anakin asked the Jedi Master.
"He is the keeper of the Kyber crystal, the data on which can only be read by holocrons." Windu explained.
"What's on the crystal?" Ahsoka asked.
"A list of every known force-sensitive child in the galaxy: The future younglings. The future of the Jedi Order." Windu said, closing his eyes.
"If Lord Sidious gets his hands on the Holocron, he could use the information to stay one step ahead of us and we would be declared enemies of the Republic." Henry said.
"We have to warn him." Obi-Wan said.
"That's going to be hard to do. He's out of contact, somewhere in the Devaron system" Windu said.
"Are there any Green Lanterns near that system?" asked Obi-Wan asked the older Jordan.
"Barro Cruzz of Sector 2366. He is close to the system." Henry said.
"Seek him out, you must." Yoda said to the Jedi before he turns to Henry and Kevin, "Contact your comrade, you will have to. To protect Master Bolla Ropal, you must tell him."
"Ahsoka and I will set out immediately." Anakin said.
"We'll coming too, Anakin. Lobo is as dangerous as he is trecherous." Kevin said, clenching his fist.
"I'll need a handful of Green Lanterns to come with me and Kevin for this mission." Henry said.
"If this Cad Bane is still here on Coruscant, We'll find him." Obi-Wan said.
The Allies are willing to track down the bounty hunter and stop him before it is too late. Here is where i end the Season 1 series of Lantern Clone Wars. Season 2 Coming up...