Team Chipmunk: The Next Generation

Episode 3: "The Coruscant Trilogy, Part 2: Endless Night, Endless Day"

By William Raymer

I own the basic scenario and some of the primary characters, yet there are still some characters that I do not own.

The characters Alvin, Brittany, Simon, Theodore, Jeanette and Eleanor are the property of Bagdasarian Productions, Inc.

The character Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana is the property of Disney Enterprises, Inc.

All Power Rangers trademarks used in this story are the property of Disney Enterprises, Inc./Toei Company, Ltd.

The characters Optimus Prime/Omega Prime, Apex Bomber, Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod/Rodimus, Arcee, Ironhide, Ratchet, Bumblebee, Galvatron, Starscream, Barricade, Soundwave, Ravage, Scorponok, Scrapper, Sledge, Hook, Long Haul, Mixmaster and Scavenger are the property of Hasbro Toys, Inc.

The character Johnny 5 from the motion pictures Short Circuit and Short Circuit 2is the property of Tri-Star Pictures, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

The characters Anakin "Skyguy" Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka "Snips" Tano, Mace Windu, Yoda, Bail Organa, Padmé Amidala, Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious, "Commander Cody," "Captain Rex," General Grievous and Admiral Yularen (Star Wars) are owned by Lucasfilm, Ltd.

This story takes place concurrent to the events of the 2005 motion picture Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, however, due to TCTNG's presence in the Coruscanti Galaxy, some events may happen differently or not at all.

CHAPTER 1

ON THE BRIDGE OF THE REPUBLIC STARSHIP ENTERPRISE

The mood on the Bridge of the Republic Starship Enterprise was bleak. Only a few minutes before, they had received word of a brazen attack on the Republic home-world of Coruscant by the Confederacy of Independent Systems and its Decepticon allies.

And moreover, they had found out that this attack resulted in the kidnapping of the Republic's Supreme Chancellor, Palpatine, by the Separatist military leader, the robotic General Grievous.

Admiral Stargazer Seville and three Jedi generals-Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and Obi-Wan Kenobi-were planning a rescue mission.

"This is the Separatist flagship, the Invisible Hand," Obi-Wan said, gesturing to a holographic projection on the Bridge's holo-com projector.

Obi-Wan then pointed to a tower on the very top of the ship's structure. "This tower is probably where they're hiding the Chancellor. This will make any rescue effort difficult," Obi-Wan added.

Star shook her head. "We could use our teleportation system to..." she started to say before Anakin interrupted.

"I've been reading up on your ship's teleportation system," Anakin said. "The Invisible Hand will probably have their shields up, so your teleportation system would be useless in this case."

"Shit," Star whispered. Ahsoka put a hand on Star's shoulder. "Don't worry, Star," she said. "We'll find a way to rescue the Chancellor."

"I'm sorry, Ahsoka," Star said. "I'm just worried about the Chancellor."

"We all are," Anakin said. "Admiral, we are approaching Coruscant," a clone trooper seated at the Helm said.

"Throttle back. Take us out of hyperspace, Cody," Star said as she sat in the command chair.

The star-lines of hyperspace reverted to...a total war zone. "Ahsoka, Anakin, Obi-Wan, you know what to do," Star said.

The three Jedi nodded, then left the Bridge.

Minutes later, three Jedi starfighters departed from the Enterprise, followed by clone starfighters from the Enterprise and the other ships of the Spotlight Fleet.

"All right, guys," Star said, taking a pendant from the chain around her neck. "Let's plow the road!" Around her, the TCTNG members of Enterprise's Bridge crew activated their own Power Morphers and charged into battle.

An hour later, the clone trooper nicknamed "Cody" gasped. "Admiral, all hell has broken loose on the Invisible Hand!" he exclaimed. "Look!"

To Star/RedRacer's horror, the damaged Separatist flagship plunged into Coruscant's atmosphere. "Cody, take us into the atmosphere! Miley, ready our external fire-suppression system!" Star said.

"Yes, ma'am!" Cody said. "Fire suppression systems are on line!" Miley "Hannah Montana" Stewart/MissAmerica said.

"Eli, contact Generals Kenobi and Skywalker," Star/RedRacer said. "Channel open," Eli DiNozzo/X1Mask said.

"Admiral Seville to General Kenobi or General Skywalker. Please respond," Star/RedRacer said.

"This is General Kenobi," Obi-Wan said. "We have the Chancellor, and he is alive and well." "That's great to hear, General," Star said. "We're coming in to assist you. Stand by for teleportation to the Enterprise when your...ship...reaches 50 meters altitude. Seville, out."

Then, Star/Red Racer tapped a button on her command chair arm. "Teleporter 4, this is Admiral Seville. Stand by to teleport General Kenobi, General Skywalker and Chancellor Palpatine directly to the Bridge on my mark," she said.

"Standing by, Admiral," the clone trooper in charge of the teleportation room said.

The Enterprise blasted flame-retardant foam on the remains of the Invisible Hand, shortly thereafter joined by Republic firefighting craft.

"Invisible Hand has reached 50 meters, Admiral," Cody said. "Teleporter 4, energize!" Star/RedRacer said.

Three columns of blue and silver energy resolved into Obi-Wan, Anakin and Chancellor Palpatine—all three alive and well.

"Carter, lock tractor beams on the Invisible Hand and let's bring it in safe and sound," Star/RedRacer said. "Will do, Star," Carter Evans/BlackTurbo said.

A blue beam lanced out from the Enterprise and enveloped the remains of the Invisible Hand. The remains then softly touched down at a Republic landing facility.

"That brings this act to a close," a voice from behind Star/Red Racer said as she powered down. She saw Jake Ryan, also known as ShinkenRed, power down as well.

"That it does, Jake," Star said. "That it does."

Star then turned back to Cody. "Stand down from battle alert, Commander. Admiral Seville to Shuttlebay 2. Ready the Runabout Von Erich for launch in fifteen minutes," Star said. "Yes, Admiral," the clone trooper in charge of the shuttlebay said.

"Chancellor, it's time to take you home," Star said. Obi-Wan, Anakin and Palpatine followed Star off the Bridge.

::TBC::