Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound

by SuperHeroTimeFan

After Sonia's sacrifice, Ahsoka, now a Jedi Knight, and the Young Justice, with Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka's new Padawan, Katooni, and new and old friends, race to stop Darth Maul and the DarkSiders as they slowly grow. But while Ahsoka is now a Jedi Knight, what new challenges lie in the way? Will the Clone Wars make or break our heroes? What secrets lie ahead? Read to find out!

1. First Day of Knight

Welcome back, everyone, to an exciting day on FanFiction. Why is it exciting, you ask? I'll tell you why. I am SuperHeroTimeFan, and I am here with the sequel to Path of the Padawan and Journey of the Knight, the next Ahsoka Saga Installment, Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound! I'm telling you all, it's great to be back after finishing up my last Story. I can assure you, this one will be at least twice as exciting as my others. Now, before I show you all the work I've put into my Starting Chapter, let me address the reviews from my final Chapter for Journey of the Knight. For the unknown Guest Reviewer, I am not going to bring Sonia back from the dead because she is already one with the Force. She will return, just not in physical form. To Carlos Jacob, I will continue to be using DC Characters from the Comics that never made it into the Show, but you will have to wait and see for which characters I will be using. Also, Hondo will be appearing a lot in my later Stories, trust me. Now, with all questions out of the way, please take a seat and take the time to scroll through the screen of your laptop, computer or phone of my very first Chapter of Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound! Please be sure to review, rate, and I always say for my other Stories, please be sure to enjoy!

Chapter 1: First Day of Knight

Being a good friend is better than being a good leader.

The end of a terrifying evil! Working together with the ORDER, Ahsoka, Miss Martian and Sonia bring an end to the reign of the conniving and deceptive leader of the DarkSiders, Gemini Rouge. The major victory over the death of one of the DarkSiders' major leaders promotes Ahsoka Tano from Padawan to Jedi Knight by Anakin Skywalker, while Sonia, the true light of Xion, dies from giving her life and turning her back on the Dark Side of the Force. Passing her title of FULCRUM to Ahsoka before death, Sonia is given a proper Jedi Funeral and a proper burial on Earth, where she was born. Now fighting to live on her legacy, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano lead the Young Justice and the Clone Army against the remains of the DarkSiders… but little do they know that Lady Shiva, Apprentice to Gemini, has joined Darth Maul and has become apprenticed to him, working to help bring together the pieces of a bigger plan. Now, after three weeks for both the Expanded Universe and Earth-16 following the BATTLE OF TYTHON, we find our heroes on the Planet, Anaxes, hoping to regain control of their lost base from the Separatists, led by Count Dooku's Apprentice, Tol Skorr.

Tol Skorr led his Blade Runner Droids through a Republic Base within a cave on Anaxes. In front of him were several weak or dead Clone Troopers. The Apprentice of Count Dooku looked to them all and scoffed. One of the Clones went up and tried to shoot him, but Tol Skorr just pulled him in with the Force and impaled him.

"I would have expected more from the Republic to fight so hard for their base all the way out here," Tol Skorr mused as he and his forces approached a large crate. He looked to one of his Blade Runners and nodded. "Open it up." He ordered.

"Roger, roger." The Blade Runner replied, leaping on top of the crate and slashing it open, revealing a Proton Cannon.

"Ha!" Tol Skorr scoffed. "They could have at least tried to hide this Cannon," he remarked. "It serves them right. Now, it will soon be in the possession of the Separatists and we will use it against the Republic!"

All of a sudden, water was blasted from out of the shadows and towards three Blade Runners. Tol Skorr looked behind him as the three Blade Runner Droids were taken out, followed by an energy bubble appearing and trapping four more inside of it.

"Erif nrub nordluac elbbub!" a familiar female voice incanted, setting the trapped Droids on fire.

"So… they're here," Tol Skorr mused. He looked to some of his MagnaGuards. "Get ready." He ordered, to which they responded by activating their electrostaffs.

At that moment, the sound of lightsabers echoed throughout the cave, and Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Miss Martian, Serra Keto Shan and Lux Bonteri appeared around Skorr and his forces, the rest of the Young Justice and Paula emerging from the shadows afterwards.

Ahsoka was now wearing a new outfit. She had dark red fingerless gloves that reached up to her elbows, as well as brown gauntlets and a brown chestplate. Under the chestplate was a red top, similar to her old one, only with dark-orange crosshatching on the sides. She still had her Togruta Sash on her waist, as well as a brown utility belt and a black skirt, all with a red trim. She had crimson tights and brown boots, her right boot with a concealed knife at the side. At the sides of her waist were her Master's first lightsaber and Sonia's Xiphon.

"Tol Skorr… we meet again," Ahsoka said. "You wanna do this the easy way or the hard way?"

"I prefer to do it… my way," Tol Skorr replied as more MagnaGuards and Blade Runners appeared. "You were foolish to try and stop us, Padawan. You should know better than to fight me with a big gun."

"What gun?" Anakin asked, snapping his fingers.

As if on cue, Captain Rex, Fives and some of the 501st Troopers emerged from inside of the cannon. Tol Skorr turned to the cannon as it fizzed away, revealing to be a hologram disguising a Gunship.

"And by the way… it's Jedi Knight now." Ahsoka added on.

"Very well, Jedi Knight…" Tol Skorr spat. He activated his lightsabers before ordering the Droids, "Kill them all."

Aqualad ran at two Blade Runners with his Water-Bearers and slashed them apart before Robin used some of his new birdarangs to disarm a MagnaGuard of his staff. More MagnaGuards attempted to take down the two, but Kid Flash ran around them quickly, generating lightning behind him before stopping and throwing the lightning at the Droids, shorting them out before they exploded.

Serra clashed with three MagnaGuards while Anakin and Ahsoka slashed apart two Blade Runners. Tol Skorr attacked them with Vaapad as they cut down another one of the Blade Runners, to which Ahsoka and Anakin held up their lightsabers and struck back at him with Soresu and Shien. The two forced Tol Skorr back in tandem before all three of their blades locked together.

Miss Martian leapt into the air and used her crossguard lightsaber to cut down one MagnaGuards before Droidekas rolled in and fired at her. M'gann activated her second lightsaber, deflecting the blasts before Superboy, Artemis and Huntress ran in, Artemis and Huntress both wearing their helmets, and fired at the Droidekas with Rex, Fives and the 501st.

Connor leapt in and punched a Droideka away, deactivating its shield before Tup and Echo shot it down. He turned around and used laser-vision against two MagnaGuards about to attack M'gann from behind before ripping out the shield generator from another Droideka. He punched the Droideka towards Huntress, who knocked it into pieces with her Bō Staff.

Artemis shot energy arrows at the Droidekas with Rex and Fives before they rolled grenades towards them. The three took cover as the grenades shorted out their shields before the rest of the 501st fired at them. Artemis grinned under her helmet and flew into the air, sending down explosive arrows towards more of the Droidekas before taking out her longbow and spiraled downwards, slashing at another one.

Anakin swung at Tol Skorr with Ataru while Ahsoka struck at him low with Shien. Tol Skorr managed to parry off both of the attacks before Ahsoka spun around, activating her secondary lightsaber and slashing Tol Skorr at his chest. Tol Skorr growled and held his lightsaber down low, blocking the blade. Ahsoka stopped spinning and let Anakin knock their blades away before she kicked away the Apprentice of Count Dooku.

"Petrificus Totalus!" Zatanna incanted, causing Blade Runner Droids advancing at her to stop before taking out her Gold Energy Ichor Sword and slashing at them. She took out her wand and aimed it at some MagnaGuards. "Teah taht ydob fo letam!" she incanted, heating the metal plating of the MagnaGuards before lacing her legs around one of the incapacitated MagnaGuards and spinning around, slashing down the rest of them.

Lux slashed at a MagnaGuard with his hybrid lightsaber, locking blades with its electrostaff. Jaybo ran towards it and shot at its head, causing the MagnaGuard to fall back before Lux slashed it apart. He took out his blaster pistol and shot at another before Saw shot it down. Saw turned around and used his Vibro-Blade to cut it down before clashing with a Blade Runner. Lux slashed the Blade Runner down as well while Jaybo tossed a shock grenade at five more Blade Runners and MagnaGuards, shorting them all out.

Rocket flew down with her sword and slashed at the B1 Battle Droids. As she landed, she held up her sword to defend herself from a Blade Runner before performing a back-kick on a MagnaGuard behind her. She spun around and used the same leg to kick at the Blade Runner before trapping it inside of a bubble. She blasted at the bubble towards ten more Blade Runners, knocking them all down and shorting them out.

Tol Skorr sent a Makashi jab towards Anakin and Ahsoka, who held up their blades and trapped his red lightsaber in them before breaking off. As Tol Skorr attempted to regain his balance, Anakin and Ahsoka sent a Force-Push towards him, knocking him backwards.

"Surrender," Ahsoka ordered as she and Anakin aimed their lightsabers at Tol Skorr's neck. "You are beaten."

"I may have lost the battle… but you still have yet to win the War!" Tol Skorr exclaimed as the rest of the Young Justice and the 501st Clone Troopers surrounded him. He reactivated his lightsaber and knocked aside Anakin and Ahsoka's blades before using the Force to propel himself towards his Fighter as it flew towards the base. He got in and took off. "You haven't seen the last of me!" he called out as he flew away.

"We can still catch him!" Miss Martian called out.

"Leave him," Ahsoka ordered. "Skorr's probably long gone by now."

"Yes," Anakin said. "But the important thing is that we regained control of Fort Anaxes," he announced, causing the Clones to cheer. He looked to Ahsoka and smiled as he placed his hand on her shoulder. "Another victory to add to your list there, Snips," he said, causing Ahsoka to smile. "You're doing well as a Jedi Knight."

"Yeah, I guess I am," Ahsoka said before unhooking the Xiphon and looking to it. "If only Sonia were here to see it."

Everyone looked to Ahsoka with the Xiphon before Lux placed his hand on her shoulder. Ahsoka felt his hand and turned around to see him.

"We all miss Sonia ever since she gave her life to destroy Gemini Rouge," Lux said. "As long as we honor her in every way, she can never be forgotten."

Ahsoka smiled. "Yeah, I guess you're right," she said before giving her boyfriend a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thanks."

"Well, back to Coruscant now, I guess," Raquel said. "I bet the Jedi Council's gonna want to hear about our success so far."

"Right," Connor said before looking to some of the Clone Troopers. "Commander Sven, set up our supplies here." He ordered.

"We'll have Commander Motti check in with you later." Miss Martian added on.

"Yes, Sir," Clone Commander Sven replied. "Right away."

Ahsoka nodded. "Okay, then," she said before turning her attention to Miss Martian. "M'gann, if you please…"

"Of course." Miss Martian said, placing her hand to her head. Within a matter of minutes, the Martian Bioship flew over, as did Anakin, Ahsoka and Serra's Starfighters. The Bioship landed and let out its ramp, letting all of the Young Justice members on while Anakin, Serra and Ahsoka went to their Jedi Starfighters.

"You know, you can always get yourself a Padawan," Paula suggested as she turned to Ahsoka while on her way into the Bioship. "Didn't you say Anakin got you while he was a Jedi Knight?"

"Yeah, but he was more experienced," Ahsoka replied with a shrug. "I'm not sure if I would have what it takes to teach a Padawan."

"You'll never know until you try." Aqualad said before he and Paula walked into the Bioship.

Ahsoka and Anakin looked to each other and smiled. The two let out a chuckle, as did Serra, before they got into their Jedi Starfighters. Soon, the Bioship and the three Jedi Starfighters took off towards space, where a new Jedi Star Cruiser, not the Resolute, was waiting for them.

"Whoa!" Ahsoka exclaimed in surprise. "What happened to the Resolute?"

"This is a new Star Cruiser," Anakin explained. "Jaybo and I worked on it a while ago, and we decided to give it to you when the time is right."

"What's its name?" Ahsoka asked.

"Only you get to decide it." Anakin replied.

Ahsoka grinned as she looked to her very own Star Cruiser. "Alright," she said. "Everyone… prepare to board our new Ship… the Equinox."

"'Equinox'?" Kid Flash asked.

"Balance of good and evil, just like Sonia was," Ahsoka explained. "I'm going to do everything I can to make sure we honor her for what she's done."

"Very respectful choice," Robin said with a smile on his face. "I like it."

"Very well," Anakin complied. "Let's get onto the Equinox and head back to Coruscant."

"Right away, Master." Ahsoka replied before everyone boarded the newly-named Equinox.

Waiting inside of the Equinox were Black Canary, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, Icon and Aquaman, a well as the rest of the Expanded Universe Young Justice Recruits. With them also stood Jan Dodonna.

As soon as the Bioship and the three Jedi Starfighters landed, the 501st arrived in Gunships. All of them walked out of their ships and made their way towards the Justice League, Expanded Universe Young Justice recruits and Jan Dodonna.

"General Tano," Jan Dodonna said as he sent a salute to Ahsoka and Anakin. "A pleasure to be working with you again."

"Good to see you too, Captain Dodonna," Ahsoka replied. "I see you're doing better."

"Jan Dodonna has actually been promoted," Wonder Woman said. "Just like Tarkin, he has been promoted from Captain to Admiral."

"Congratulations on the promotion." Ahsoka said to Jan Dodonna with a smile.

"I will see to it that all of your needs are required while I am stationed on your new Star Cruiser," Admiral Dodonna said. "Whatever you need, I will ensure it is done."

"Well, right now, we need to get back to Coruscant," Anakin said. "Once we get a new mission, we'll tell you what else we'll need from there."

"Yes, General," Admiral Dodonna replied before looking to some of the Clones at work. "Prepare to make the jump to lightspeed." He ordered.

"Well, once we're back on Coruscant, we can take a little break and prep for our next mission," Artemis said as she walked with the rest of the Young Justice towards the hallway. "Maybe we'll come across some planets we haven't visited yet."

"Maybe," Paula said. "But remember, the DarkSiders are still out there, and Maul and Lady Shiva are possibly the new leaders with Gemini gone."

"There have been no reports of any DarkSider or Shadow Collective activity for the past three weeks," Ahsoka said. "They might be planning their next attack. I have a bad feeling about this."

"We're going to be ready to take them on either way," Superboy said. "I say we check in with Mandalore every once in a while. Ezra said that they might attack."

"Them or the Separatists," Serra added on. "The ORDER hasn't attacked in a while, but we can't be too sure, especially with what Kalifa told us."

"I'm sure we'll be ready," Anakin said. "What could go wrong?"

Ahsoka looked down grimly as the Equinox took off into Hyperspace towards Coruscant.

On Mustafar, Darth Maul watched over Lady Shiva as she trained against his Assassin Droids, TD-D9 and C-3PX. The Shade of the DarkSiders backflipped away from several Sith Training Droids with lightsabers in their arms, using Soresu to strike them down before deflecting blasts from C-3PX and TD-D9. The Son of Dathomir placed his hand on his chin as Lady Shiva took out her scabbard and tossed it at a training droid, causing it to fire at one of the Sith Training Droids, who, in return, tossed its lightsaber towards Lady Shiva.

"Enough!" Darth Maul called out, using the Force to stop the lightsaber. C-3PX and TD-D9 looked up and nodded as Darth Maul leapt down.

"Master…" Lady Shiva said as she sheathed her Shadow Saber into her scabbard and knelt down before Maul.

"Our time in the shadows has shown progress," Darth Maul said. "Your training is coming along well… but I sense that there is a conflict within you, my Apprentice."

Lady Shiva scoffed. "There's nothing wrong with me," she said. "You have nothing to worry about, my Master."

"Oh, I beg to differ," Darth Maul said as he helped Lady Shiva up. Lady Shiva looked up as he held his hand out to her. She reluctantly grabbed it as she was helped up back onto her feet. "You knew what Gemini's plan was all along… yet you have doubt about me… considering my own plan has not been set into motion."

"This bickering is pointless," Lady Shiva remarked. "We should be taking back the Relics again! We need to build the Ultimate Sith Weapon before—"

"That is only a mere part of my plan," Darth Maul said sternly. "Gemini and I acted too quickly to do that. We must rally more troops, bring our army back together… and clear our path of all obstacles."

"What do you mean?" Lady Shiva asked.

"In order to maintain our army, we must form ourselves a stronger armada," Darth Maul explained. "The Separatists once created tanks with impenetrable metal plating on Geonosis. That is where we must go," he said. "But we must act quickly if we are to maintain the element of surprise."

"Is that why we are stationed here, Master?" Lady Shiva asked. "Because no one would expect us?"

"The Crime Families within the Shadow Collective are acting as decoys for our activities," Darth Maul explained. "While the Jedi have been fighting the Separatists… I have secretly expanded our empire. We now have allies, discarded warriors of Dooku and Sidious, and those who are willing to turn to the Dark Side," he added on. "While our army grows… we must make sure that it is strengthened completely."

"So… when do we start?" Lady Shiva asked. "One wrong move, and we could be exposed."

"We can only avoid the Jedi for so long," Darth Maul replied. "The Young Justice will be catching onto us, which means that Robin or Drol will be homing in on any of our signals. If we are to evade them, we must move now."

"Why now?" Lady Shiva asked, causing Darth Maul to roll his eyebrows in exasperation at the numerous questions Lady Shiva was asking him. She gulped as he turned to her. "What I mean is… if what you're saying about the Young Justice tracking us, we could be caught before we even make our move."

"That is being taken care of," Darth Maul said. "Now… let us take our leave."

Lady Shiva nodded. "Yes, Master." She said as she followed him towards the Scimitar.

At this time, the Equinox had already arrived at Coruscant. Anakin joined Paula and the Young Justice as they got into the Bioship. Miss Martian flew the Bioship down to the surface towards the Jedi Temple, which was now repaired following the DarkSiders' attack. The Bioship landed at the Platform of the Jedi Temple Hangar Bay, and everyone got off, making their way towards the Tranquility Spire at the top of the Jedi Temple.

Inside of the Center Spire, Jedi Master Depa Billaba was speaking with the Jedi Council.

"Your fitness assessment checks out," Mace Windu said as his former Apprentice stood before the whole Jedi Council. He looked up to Depa and nodded. "You did well, Depa."

"Fit, you are," Master Yoda said. "Yet from your fear, you hide."

Depa Billaba nodded and lowered her head sadly. "We cannot deny, Masters, that I have failed you," she said. "I lost myself against General Grievous when I attempted to use Vaapad. I was far from ready to use the form, and it almost cost me my life. I have failed you… failed you on a massive scale."

"A lack of failure has never been a prerequisite to service," Obi-Wan said as he stood up and motioned his hand towards the empty seat that once belonged to Jedi Master Even Piell. "Else none of us would be here," he added on, causing Depa Billaba to nod and walk over towards the seat. She sat down and bowed to Obi-Wan, as he did the same to her. "Welcome back to the Council, Master Billaba."

"What is the next order of business?" Ki-Adi-Mundi asked. "The Younglings?"

"Yes, three have passed their Initiate Trials, Caleb Dume, Tai Uzama and Sammo Quid," Obi-Wan said as he turned his attention to the Cerean Jedi Master. "I suggest we should all observe them closely."

"And what of Anakin and Ahsoka?" Mace Windu asked. "How are they doing on Anaxes?"

At that moment, the doors to the Council Chambers opened, and Anakin, Ahsoka, Miss Martian, Serra and the Young Justice came in.

"How about we ask them ourselves?" Obi-Wan asked as he took his seat.

"Greetings, Masters," Anakin said as he, Ahsoka, Miss Martian and Serra bowed to the Jedi Masters. He turned his attention to Depa Billaba and smiled. "It is good to see you up and well again, Master Billaba."

"I see you are doing well, Knight Skywalker," Depa Billaba said before looking to Ahsoka. "Ahsoka, I recently heard about your promotion to Jedi Knight. Congratulations, and my apologies for not attending."

"Quite alright, Master," Ahsoka replied. "I am only glad to see you are back in good shape again."

"What is the status of Anaxes?" Stass Allie asked.

"We have freed Anaxes from Separatist Control, and have set up a base there," Anakin reported. "Commander Motti is going to rendezvous with them and bring back another report."

"Excellent," Shaak Ti said. "Now, I believe there is much to discuss now that Ahsoka is a Jedi Knight."

"What do you mean?" Ahsoka asked.

"I have spoken with the Council, and a majority has come to a decision," Obi-Wan explained. "We believe that now is the time for you to choose your Padawan."

"Already?" Ahsoka asked. "But I thought I still have a long way to go before I become a teacher to a Padawan."

"Ahsoka, let us not forget that you fought powerful enemies, Darth Maul and the ORDER Generals on Earth, conquered your Dark Side, and have faced more of our enemies than we can remember, all while we were there to guide you," Anakin said. "I think you've gained the experience and wisdom needed to teach a Padawan, my Apprentice."

Miss Martian smiled, as did Paula and the rest of the Young Justice. M'gann turned her head to Ahsoka and accessed the Psychic Link. "Awesome, Ahsoka!" she exclaimed telepathically. "You've come so far now. I can't believe you get to train a Padawan, at this stage of a Jedi, even," she said. "What are you going to do?"

"I don't know, M'gann," Ahsoka replied. "From experience of being Anakin's Padawan, I don't think I'll have what it takes… even if I AM a Jedi Knight."

"Have some faith. You can do this," Miss Martian said as she gestured her hand, causing Anakin and Depa to look to the two strangely. "If there's anyone you want to pass your knowledge onto, choose that person, and go with your gut feeling."

"What's going on?" Depa Billaba asked. "I've only just met the Young Justice, and I don't know what they're doing."

"It's called a Psychic Link," Anakin explained. "They use it to talk about things when they don't want to talk about it out loud, like right now."

"Sorry," Ahsoka said as she the Young Justice noticed that everyone was looking at them strangely. "Just needed some advice, that's all."

"Who would I choose?" Ahsoka asked telepathically. "There are so many Younglings who passed their Initiate Trials that I could choose from."

"Well… there is ONE person who comes to mind," Artemis said. "The only one who has gone up against Barriss, Lady Shiva and Gemini without breaking a sweat."

"You mean Katooni?" Ahsoka asked.

"Think about it," Serra said. "According to what you told us, she had the most courage when you led her and the others through the Gathering."

"A decision, you have come to?" Master Yoda asked.

Ahsoka nodded. "Yes," she replied. "I would like to recommend Katooni as my Padawan," she started out, causing Miss Martian to smile. "And… if possible… see to it that Barriss Offee be put on probation."

"Probation?" Master Stass Allie asked.

"Without a doubt, she has proved that she is willing to do whatever it takes to make penance for her actions," Ahsoka explained. The rest of the Young Justice looked to her with surprise, as did Anakin. "Once she is done with Dr. Sionver Boll, she can participate with us for missions until you find her ready to become a part of the Jedi Order again."

All of the Jedi Council Members looked to each other with concern.

"Ahsoka, what are you thinking?" Anakin asked.

"Everyone deserves a shot at redemption," Ahsoka explained. "Me, Revan, and don't forget Sonia," she added on. "I think, that after Sonia turned to the light and became a Jedi, anyone has a chance at deviating from their Dark Side to become good."

"Your point is valid," Agen Kolar said, causing everyone to turn back to the Jedi Council. "And we accept."

"On one condition." Master Oppo Rancisis added on.

"Name it." Miss Martian replied.

"She is to be put under guard by all times," Master Stass Allie answered. "By you, the Justice League…"

"And, of course… Anakin." Obi-Wan added on.

"You shall now be accompanied by Anakin Skywalker on all of your missions," Mace Windu explained. "Even if you come across another Jedi Master while you and the Young Justice are fighting, Master Skywalker must be with you at all times."

Ahsoka smiled and nodded. "Of course, Masters," she said as she and Anakin looked to each other. "I will be happy to oblige."

"Good," Master Shaak Ti replied. "We will give Admiral Tarkin word that Barriss Offee has been put on probation."

"I will visit her to release her," Ahsoka said. "Is there anything else, Masters?"

"As a matter of fact, yes," Master Saesee Tiin replied. "We have picked up activity on the Planet of Geonosis."

"What kind of activity?" Robin asked. "Separatist? ORDER? DarkSider?"

"A Scout Ship over Geonosis has reported Mandalorian Fighters and a Ship matching the one Maul piloted heading towards the Planet," Master Agen Kolar said. "We are certain that the DarkSiders have appeared again, and are on Geonosis."

"After all this time…" Paula said.

"Well, look at it this way," Anakin said. "It isn't the Separatists this time."

"Have our scouts figured out where on Geonosis the DarkSiders are striking?" Ahsoka asked.

"They have been spotted near the Droid Factory you, Master Skywalker, Master Luminara and Barriss Offee destroyed," Mace Windu reported. "We have reason to believe that they may be after the metals of the tanks that were built there."

"Maul could be building up an armada," Ahsoka said as she stroked her chin. "I'll get Barriss and Katooni and we'll be off immediately."

"Take caution, you must," Master Yoda said. "A dangerous opponent, Maul is."

"Yes, especially since he has probably taken Lady Shiva as his Apprentice," Anakin pondered. "It was almost impossible to destroy those Tanks the last time we were on Geonosis. If that metal falls into the hands of the DarkSiders, it will become practically damn near impossible to stop them."

"Which is why you must go," Obi-Wan said. "May the Force be with you."

Anakin, Ahsoka, Paula and the Young Justice all bowed before the Jedi Council Masters. The Jedi Masters nodded in response before Anakin, Ahsoka and Paula led the Young Justice out of the Council Chambers.

"You want to get Barriss out? After she let herself be taken in?" Kid Flash asked Ahsoka. "I know you're a Jedi Knight and all, but I mean, come on! That's a big risk you're taking there."

"We have to take risks to win this War," Ahsoka said. She looked to M'gann. "Miss Martian, you and Paula take the Young Justice back to the Equinox. Anakin and I will retrieve Barriss."

"Understood," M'gann said as she placed her hand on Ahsoka's shoulder. "May the Force be with you."

"You too." Ahsoka replied before the two left to go their separate ways.

"You're coming far, my Apprentice," Anakin said as he and Ahsoka made their way to a Gunship. "Really come a long way from the snippy girl I trained on Christophsis."

"Speaking of which…" Ahsoka started out as she took out the reconstructed hilt of her Master. "I never told you how we got this when we were saving the Chancellor," she said as she held out the hilt to Anakin, causing his eyes to widen. "We found this on Raxus Prime. M'gann rebuilt it, and she decided to give it to me," she explained. "I was thinking of the right time to properly give this to you, and, considering we're both Jedi Knights now, and with it only being a matter of time before you become a Jedi Master, I thought you should have this back."

Anakin looked down to his old Jedi Weapon. After a while, he looked back to Ahsoka and smiled, giving the lightsaber back to her.

"When I built that lightsaber, Obi-Wan told me that my weapon was my life," Anakin said. "Ahsoka, you and Miss Martian have fought proudly, greater than any Jedi. I think that we both know you should have it."

"What do you mean?" Ahsoka asked.

"That weapon is my life," Anakin said. "Now… my life… is in your hands." He said with a smile.

Ahsoka looked to Anakin for a moment before letting out a chuckle. "I won't let you down, Master," she said. "I promise."

"Good," Anakin said before he and Ahsoka got onto a Republic Gunship. "Now, let's go."

At the Republic Military Detention Facility, Barriss was with Dr. Sionver Boll, giving some of her blood to her for testing. As she did, the yellow in her eyes slowly started to disappear.

"This is quite a big turn for you," Dr. Boll said as she ran tests on Barriss's infected blood. "Not only will your donation be considered a step closer to your redemption, but it will help give us the edge we need to undo the effects of the Symbio-Enhancer on anyone who has suffered the same perversion."

"I gave my word to turn myself in, and to give my blood to help find a cure for the Symbio-Enhancer," Barriss stated. "Even if I am completely drained of blood, at least there will be a chance to undo the effects of the ORDER's drug."

"All of your blood?" Dr. Sionver Boll asked before seeing the various packs of Barriss's blood she had collected. "Oh, right," she said with realization. "Sorry about that."

"No problem," Barriss replied. "Just do what you need to do."

All of a sudden, Admiral Tarkin walked into the room. Behind him were two Shock Troopers, and in front of the two Troopers were none other than Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano.

"Dr. Boll, could you pause your research for now?" Admiral Tarkin asked, raising an eyebrow at the ten packs of blood she had collected. "I think you have done enough with Miss Offee."

"Of course," Dr. Sionver Boll replied. She looked to Anakin and Ahsoka. "I see there is business to be done," she noted. "I shall leave you to it, then." She said before walking out.

"Hello, Barriss," Ahsoka said as she walked towards Barriss and held out her hand to her. Barriss smiled and took it, being helped back onto her feet from her seat before the two hugged. "How have you been doing?"

"Good, Ahsoka, good," Barriss replied. "I've been doing much better than before," she added on. "Hardly anyone calls me a traitor anymore. What brings you and Master Skywalker here?"

"By Ahsoka's request, you have been put on probation," Anakin answered. "You will be allowed to leave, but you will be under constant guard."

Barriss's eyes widened. "Wow," she said with wonder. "I don't know what to say," she said. "Is this really happening?"

"It is," Admiral Tarkin replied. "Just be aware that if you attempt to turn on your friends, you will be executed on sight."

"I have no intentions on being titled as a traitor again," Barriss stated as Ahsoka gave her two lightsabers identical to her first Jedi Lightsaber. Barriss smiled and looked to Ahsoka. "So, where do we start?"

"The DarkSiders have appeared again," Ahsoka explained. "They are on Geonosis, at the same factory we destroyed."

"What would they want there?" Barriss asked.

"We'll debrief you on the Equinox," Anakin replied. "We're going to have to be ready to take them on again."

"Right," Barriss said as she followed Anakin and Ahsoka out of her cell before raising an eyebrow in confusion. "What's the Equinox?"

"My Star Cruiser," Ahsoka replied. "You have a lot to catch up on."

On the Equinox, Miss Martian and Paula had just arrived back. They, with the Young Justice, made their way towards Black Canary as she oversaw the training of the Expanded Universe Young Justice members.

"How was the meeting with the Jedi Council?" Black Canary asked.

"It went well," M'gann replied. "We got a new mission… and Ahsoka was just given the chance to get herself a Padawan."

Katooni, Petro, Ganodi, Byph, Gungi and Zatt all stopped what they were doing the minute they heard this. The six Younglings looked to each other excitedly before they ran towards the original Young Justice and Huntress.

"Ahsoka got to choose a Padawan for herself?" Ganodi asked.

"For real?" Zatt asked.

"Yes," Artemis replied with a chuckle as she knelt down to the Younglings' level. "And out of the six of you…" She started out, causing the rest of the Jedi Younglings to smile with anticipation. Artemis looked to each of them, knowing how much each of them wanted to be promoted. "She… chose…" She went on hesitantly.

"Who did she choose?" Petro asked.

"Well… she chose…" Superboy started out, feeling hesitant to reveal the truth as he saw the hopeful looks on each of the faces of the Younglings.

"Um… let's keep this simple," Zatanna spoke up. "Whatever we tell you, you have to promise to be okay with Ahsoka's decision. Agreed?" She asked.

"You've got it." Ganodi replied.

Byph and Gungi both nodded and muttered in their respective languages.

"Okay," Miss Martian said. "Well… put simply…" She said as she looked to the six Younglings. "She chose… Katooni."

"Me?" Katooni asked in surprise.

"Her?!" Petro exclaimed, also in surprise.

"Yeah, Sister!" Raquel exclaimed as she patted Katooni on the shoulder. "Isn't this great?!"

Katooni said nothing and looked down. The other Younglings looked to her with surprise.

"This is the part when you break into your happy dance," Raquel said quietly. "Don't leave me hanging, Girl!"

"Out of everyone… why would Ahsoka choose me?" Katooni asked. "She could have chosen anyone else, but yet… she chose… me?"

"It makes sense," Petro said as he patted Katooni on the shoulder. "You were the wisest of us when we went to rescue Ahsoka, and I can tell you must have talked some sense into Hondo to get him to save us from Grievous."

"Not to mention you took on Barriss one on one while we were on Dantooine," Zatt added on. "You can't argue with someone with the guts to do that."

Katooni looked to her friends and smiled. "Yeah, I guess you're right," she said. She turned her attention to Petro. "I can't believe I'm saying this… but I think that in order to impress Ahsoka… you just might have to show me that Whirlwind of Destiny move."

"'Whirlwind of Destiny'?" Serra asked. "It sounds like you have the makings of a Padawan to Ahsoka already with a move and a name like that."

"I'm betting it looks awesome!" Kid Flash mused.

At that moment, Ahsoka and Anakin arrived on the Equinox in their Gunship. Everyone turned their attention to their arrival, all smiling before seeing Barriss walk out behind them. Everyone looked to her with smiles like they did with Ahsoka and Anakin as she stepped out.

"Welcome back, Barriss," Black Canary said to Barriss as she walked over with Anakin and Ahsoka. "Good to have you with us again."

"What's she doing back here so soon?" Katooni asked.

"She is on probation," Ahsoka replied back. "Consider her a part of the Young Justice for her time outside of prison. If she is on good behavior, she might become our new long-awaited member of the Young Justice for good."

"Yeah," M'gann confirmed before raising an eyebrow. She turned to Ahsoka immediately and asked flatly, "What?"

"Barriss wants to help, and with Shado, Argent, V, Vigil and Naare with Robyn and the Neo Young Justice, and with Ezra and Sabine back in the Future, we're going to need all the help we can get to take on the DarkSiders now that we know they're fortifying their defenses," Ahsoka reasoned. "Besides, we've fought with Barriss alongside us before, and we've come out on top. I know that we can trust her to fight alongside us again."

Miss Martian nodded. "Okay," she said. "I sure hope you're right about this."

"Trust me, I am," Ahsoka replied back. She turned back to everyone. "Now, we have a new mission, as you all have probably been told, and I am taking Katooni as my new Padawan Apprentice," she told everyone. "The DarkSiders have returned, and they are on Geonosis."

"The Jedi Graveyard?" Katooni asked with a shiver in her voice. "What would they want?"

"Every factory in their control," Barriss replied back. "Bad enough those were in the hands of the Separatists. Hell knows what kind of chaos the DarkSiders could bring with it."

"That's why we have to stop them," Anakin said. He looked to Captain Rex and nodded. "Rex, tell Admiral Dodonna to set a course for Geonosis immediately," he ordered. "We'll come up with our strategy on the way."

"Right away, Sir." Rex said before he made his way towards the Bridge. Before anyone knew it, the Equinox flew off of the ground and made its way into orbit.

"M'gann, have you made you-know-what for Anakin yet?" Ahsoka asked Miss Martian telepathically.

"You know it." Miss Martian replied back through the same Telepathic Psychic Link.

Ahsoka grinned before looking to Robin. "Dick, I have upgraded your hologloves with updated layouts of all planets," she said. "Care to display Geonosis so we can make our move?"

"Sure thing," Robin replied as he brought up a hologram of the surface of Geonosis. "Looks like after you fought the Separatists there, they've increased all entryways and exit points," he said, showing armed Sonic Cannons and Droidekas at all of the known entrances into each factory. He pointed a finger towards one of them across a ravine. "This one, the factory you and Barriss brought down, seems to have been rebuilt, only there are Hailfire and Spider Droids standing guard at the edge of this ravine."

"That's actually where I destroyed the bridge with Master Luminara," Anakin pointed out before hearing the engines hum. "Looks like Admiral Dodonna set the coordinates," he mused. "We're making the jump."

"Prepare to jump into Hyperspace," Jan Dodonna said over the speakers. "Coordinates for Geonosis have been set. Lightspeed is a go in three… two… one."

With that, the Equinox made the Jump to Lightspeed, everyone now on their way to Geonosis.

"Now, where were we?" Ahsoka asked. She looked to Miss Martian and said, "Think you can get it?"

"On it." Miss Martian replied back as she flew towards the Bioship.

"The only way to get through the Droids is through this Arena," Robin went on as he showed the Geonosian Arena on the map. "It links straight towards all of the factories. That's where we'll need to land."

"And from there, we will have to make the rest of the way to the Factory on foot," Aqualad said. "Hardly any water on Geonosis, I see."

"Instant refueling water packs, remember?" Rocket asked as she patted Kaldur on the back.

"How much resistance should we meet?" Captain Rex asked.

"A minor number of Battle Droids… I hope." Serra answered.

"What about the Death Watch?" Lux asked. "We all know that most of them are allied with Maul and Shiva."

"We've taken that into account," Anakin said, showing another hologram of several Death Watch Commandos on the surface of Geonosis. "They're going to be crawling all over Geonosis, either with or against the Droids. We'll be able to take them with the element of surprise if we time our movement correctly."

"But our main landing point has to be the Arena," Ahsoka said. "We can slip through the catacombs there, and make it into the Factory and stop Maul and Shiva."

"Right," Paula said. "The Bioship is our best bet. The fact that it's organic means that we can slip easily past the radar."

"It will also mean we'll have to sneak a small amount of Clones onto there to come with us so that the Gunships aren't detected either," Miss Martian said as she came out from the Bioship. "Whatever we do, we have to do it quickly."

"Yes," Ahsoka said. "Katooni, Rex, Fives, Echo, come with us," she ordered. "We're heading down to Geonosis."

"Oh, Anakin," Miss Martian said as she pulled on Anakin's shirt. Anakin turned to the Martian as she handed him some new Jedi Robes. "I made this for you. It was Ezra's idea," she explained. "Should help you stay in check now that you're going to be on every one of our missions."

Anakin looked to the new Jedi Robes and smiled. He lifted them off of M'gann's hands and admired them thoughtfully. "How nice," he mused. "Where's the other glove?" he asked after noticing there was a glove only for his right hand.

"You won't need it," Ahsoka replied as she came up alongside Miss Martian. "In fact…" she started out as she removed Anakin's left glove. "I don't think you'll be needing this anymore."

"Alright, if you say so," Anakin said. "I'll change into these and join you." He said before walking away.

As soon as Anakin was gone, Katooni walked up to Ahsoka. "Ahsoka…" she asked. "Out of all of the Younglings there were… why did you choose me?"

"Because you're brave… wise… kind-hearted," Ahsoka replied as she knelt down to Katooni's level and placed her hand on her shoulder comfortingly. "These are the exact traits I'm looking for in someone to pass my knowledge onto."

Katooni smiled. "Thank you, Ahsoka," she said. "I promise to make you proud."

"I know you'll make me proud," Ahsoka said before looking to Anakin walk over in his new Jedi Robes. "You look like a true Jedi Master."

"Thank you," Anakin said. "Now, we have a Planet to liberate. Let's get going as fast as we can."

"I have my best men with me," Rex said as he, Fives and Echo came over with four Clone Troopers. "Now… where do we start?"

"Come on," Ahsoka said. "Into the Bioship."

"We'll be pulling out of Lightspeed soon," Admiral Dodonna announced. "Young Justice, prepare to take off."

"Thanks, Admiral Dodonna," Ahsoka called out. "Alright, Young Justice! Let's move it!"

The Equinox soon pulled out of Hyperspace, and over Geonosis. All of the Young Justice, Captain Rex and a small squadron of the 501st stood ready inside of the Martian Bioship before M'gann took off through the Hangar Bay Doors.

"Camouflaging the Bioship now." Miss Martian said as she cloaked the Bioship.

"Down we go," Lux said as he readied his hybrid lightsaber. "There," he said, pointing to an open area. "To the Arena."

"I can't believe we're going back to this Arena again," Anakin mused as Ahsoka and Miss Martian turned to him. "The last time I was there, Obi-Wan, Padmé and I were chained to poles and attacked by giant monsters."

"Good thing two-hundred Jedi came to your rescue." Ahsoka said.

"Two-Hundred Jedi went in… but only twenty came out," Serra said, causing Miss Martian to gasp. "I should know… I was one of them."

"I'm sorry to hear about your losses," Miss Martian said. "It must have been a big battle down there."

"If it weren't for Master Yoda and the Clone Army, we would have never won," Anakin said. "Our victory was too close."

"Let us hope this one is not the same," Aqualad said. "Ahsoka, on your command."

Ahsoka nodded and turned to Miss Martian. "Link us up." She ordered.

Miss Martian nodded and placed her hand to her head. "Is everyone connected?" she asked telepathically.

"Acknowledged." Captain Rex replied, in which his 501st Troops did the same.

"I'm in." Anakin said.

"Present." Barriss said.

"Set and ready." Katooni said.

"Ready." Aqualad said as he readied his Water-Bearers.

"I'm good." Robin called out as he readied his gauntlet with Birdarangs.

"Good to go." Kid Flash reported as he placed his goggles on.

"Set." Superboy simply said as he readied his visor.

"Ready to roll." Artemis called in as she lowered her faceplate.

"Let's make some magic!" Zatanna exclaimed as she readied her wand and sword.

"Let's rock!" Rocket called out as she twirled around her sword.

"Ready." Lux said as he loaded his hybrid lightsaber.

"I'm all set." Serra called in as she twirled around her lightsaber hilts.

"Give the word." Jaybo said as he readied his blaster.

"Let's do this!" Saw called out as he took out his rifle.

"Let's go." Paula called in.

"Alright, we're all linked up," Ahsoka said. "Prepare to jump," she ordered before pressing her emblem, her clothes turning darker as she said, "Stealth Mode."

Aqualad, Kid Flash, Artemis, Rebel, Serra, and Anakin all entered their Stealth Modes before the hatch opened up in the Bioship.

"Jump!" Miss Martian called out as she and Ahsoka flew out, in which the Young Justice, Katooni, Barriss, Anakin and Captain Rex and the 501st Clone Troopers all leapt out as well.

"Look!" a Death Watch Devil Commando called out as he and several other Death Watch Devils stood guard at the Arena.

All of the Death Watch Devils looked up as Ahsoka and Anakin landed first, slashing down at two of the Death Watch Devils before Droidekas rolled in. Superboy landed and grabbed the two, tossing them at more of the Death Watch Devils before Paula and Artemis landed and fired at two more.

"Go, go, go!" Superboy ordered as he, Rex, Fives and Echo all fired down on some of the Death Watch Devils as the 501st Legion landed and sent them back, firing at them as they started to fall back.

Rocket and Zatanna both landed, Raquel immediately creating a shield to defend herself and Zatanna from the immediate blasts from the Droidekas.

"Nice shields," Rocket mused as she looked to the Droidekas. "Mine's better!" she exclaimed before sending forth an energy wave that knocked the Droidekas back.

Zatanna leapt out from the shield and slashed down at a downed Droideka before aiming her wand at a Death Watch Devil.

"Etativel Mih!" Zatanna incanted, lifting the Death Watch Devil off of the ground before slashing her wand across, causing him to fall, where Robin leapt down and landed a dropkick on him.

Kid Flash spun around, making a tornado around himself as he cushioned his fall, trapping several Death Watch Devils and Droidekas in his tornado as well. As soon as he landed, he stopped spinning, allowing the Death Watch Devils and Droidekas to fall before he raced and knocked them all to the ground hard.

Serra flew down with the Force and slashed three Death Watch Devils' hands off. She Force-Pushed them towards the side before using her lightsabers to deflect blasts from more incoming Death Watch Devils. She spun around with her Double-Bladed Lightsabers and unleashed a Force Wave, knocking all of her enemies away.

Aqualad unsheathed his Water-Bearers and converted them into swords. The Death Watch Devils looked up as he spun around, slashing at them swiftly before landing. He formed maces from his swords and slammed them at several Droidekas before using them to send water at ten Death Watch Devils. He sparked up one of his hands and shocked the water, electrocuting the Death Watch Devils and rendering them unconscious.

Lux and Saw landed with Jaybo, all three firing at the Death Watch Devils as they ran down from the top of the arena. The Death Watch Devils fired back, but Lux activated the lightsaber blade on his hybrid weapon and dashed through two of them, ending them instantly. Saw tossed a grenade at two more of the Death Watch Devils before Jaybo shot into the air, his blaster bolt separating into smaller blasts and hitting seven more precisely on target.

"Alert Lord Maul and Lady Shiva!" the Death Watch Devil Commando called out. "Tell them that the Young Justice and the Republic have arrived!"

"Not today!" Miss Martian exclaimed as she cut down the Death Watch Devil Commando with her crossguard lightsaber.

The Death Watch Devil Scout looked to Miss Martian cut down his commanding officer before turning around. Katooni landed with Barriss and the two noticed the Death Watch Devil activating his jetpack and flying away.

"Don't let him report to Maul and Shiva!" Ahsoka called out.

"On it!" Katooni called out, Force-Jumping across the Arena to land on top of the Death Watch Devil's jetpack and slash at it, causing them both to fall into the graveyard of lightsabers below.

The Death Watch Devil snarled and took out his blaster, shooting at Katooni. Katooni gasped and deflected one blast before spinning around her lightsaber and deflecting another. Remembering the Whirlwind of Destiny move Petro made up, she lashed out and used Shien to send a blast into the air before spinning around and holding her lightsaber up, deflecting another blast just in time.

"Whoa!" Ahsoka exclaimed.

Katooni continued to deflect the blasts. A third one came at her, and she placed her lightsaber behind her back, sending it right back to the Death Watch Devil and disarming him of his blaster before spinning around and slashing at his side. The force of the attack blew the Death Watch Devil down. Before he could get back up, Katooni aimed her lightsaber at him and used the Force to lift his blaster into the air before tearing it apart.

"The Whirlwind of Destiny?" Robin asked as the rest of the Young Justice came over with their own captured Death Watch Devils. Captain Rex and the 501st came over as well, having captured some more of the Death Watch Devils themselves.

"Looks like it," Ahsoka said before leaping down. "Good job, Katooni!"

"Thanks!" Katooni called out as she kept her lightsaber aimed at her captured Death Watch Devil. "This guy isn't going anywhere!"

"The moment Maul and Shiva realize that we haven't returned will let them know that you're here," the Death Watch Devil remarked. "Do your worst. Either way, the DarkSiders win."

"I don't think so," Ahsoka said as she picked up the Death Watch Devil. "I think we both know that the DarkSiders in fact will not win," she remarked. "So why go through all this trouble of bringing back a useless Droid Factory?"

The Death Watch Devil scoffed. "You thought it would be that easy?" he asked. "Just ask and you'd get an answer?"

"Oh, we have our ways, trust us," Anakin said. He looked to Ahsoka and smiled. "Keep him talking."

"You should be a little more grateful," Ahsoka said as she set the Death Watch Devil down. "You're not ending up like your friends."

"I was prepared to die the moment I was captured," the Death Watch Devil remarked. "All of us were. We're prepared to give our lives should we fail our Masters."

"Through what way?" Barriss asked. "Cyanide? Hidden bombs? As a former member of the ORDER, I know all of the secrets an agent has."

"I doubt it." The Death Watch Devil retorted before seeing Miss Martian put her hand down.

"There are catacombs beneath the Arena that lead to all of the Factories," Miss Martian reported. "But the North path leads straight towards the Factory Maul and Shiva are at."

"Looks like we managed to get something out of you after all." Paula remarked.

"Not everything!" the Death Watch Devil exclaimed, pressing a button on his gauntlet.

Ahsoka looked to the gauntlet as it started to beep. "He's got a bomb!" she exclaimed. "He's trying to take us with him!"

"Not if I can help it!" Rocket exclaimed, creating an energy bubble around the Death Watch Devil as he detonated himself.

"Keep him contained! Hurry!" Aqualad ordered.

Raquel struggled to keep the explosion contained within her Energy Bubble. "I'm trying!" she called out. "Just need to hold out a little longer!"

"Kid, disarm the bombs of the rest of our prisoners!" Ahsoka ordered.

"On it!" Wally said before racing over and disarming the bombs on every other Death Watch Devil Soldier.

Rocket continued to strain against keeping the explosion inside of her Energy Barrier until she finally released it into the air, causing the Death Watch Devil to go off like fireworks.

At the Droid Factory, C-3PX and TD-D9 were both standing guard for Darth Maul and Lady Shiva until they noticed the explosion go off.

"Master, it would seem that the Young Justice is here," C-3PX reported, causing Lady Shiva to narrow her eyes angrily. "Shall we pursue them?"

"Let them come here," Darth Maul replied. "We are not yet ready to take on the Young Justice, the Jedi, the Republic, the Separatists or the ORDER if we rush in blindly," he stated. "We must prepare."

"But send out a squadron to take care of them and tire them out," Lady Shiva ordered. "Do it now."

"Yes, my Lady," TD-D9 said before looking to several Death Watch Devils. "Take care of them, but do not kill then… yet."

The Death Watch Devil Battalion nodded and flew off with their jetpacks towards the Arena.

"Sorry," Rocket said as she panted. "I couldn't hold that any longer."

"Don't worry, Raquel," Ahsoka replied. "You did your best. That's all that matters."

"Well, now Maul and Shiva know we're here," Anakin said. "I say we don't disappoint them."

Ahsoka nodded. "You're right," she said. "You've been taken here before," she said. "You remember the way to the Factory?"

Anakin nodded. "Yeah, I do," he said as he picked up a lightsaber from the ground. "But I hate to see the Arena like this. Dooku and the Separatists took so many Jedi Lives on this day."

"We'll bring them all back to the Jedi Temple," Miss Martian said as she levitated all of the lightsabers and summoned the Bioship. "None of the Jedi shall ever be forgotten… not while we're here."

"Good," Anakin said before looking to a tunnel. "This way," he said. "It leads towards the Factory."

Ahsoka nodded before she looked to Miss Martian. "M'gann, carry the lightsabers," she ordered. "We don't know when we'll need them, but at least we have some more weapons to fight with."

"On it." Miss Martian replied.

"Katooni, with me and Master Skywalker," Ahsoka said to Katooni. "I'm proud of you for coming so far, by the way."

"Thank you, Ahsoka," Katooni said as Miss Martian and Serra followed the two. "I am honored."

Ahsoka smiled. "Let's go." She said.

Everyone joined Anakin at the tunnel. Anakin, Ahsoka, Miss Martian, Serra and Katooni all used the Force to send the door in the way down before running through the catacombs.

"To be honest, my first time on Geonosis wasn't my finest," Anakin said as he used his lightsaber to shine the way through. "Both me and Obi-Wan lost our lightsabers here."

"Master Kenobi said that his lightsaber was never found," Katooni said. "I take it he didn't have time to look for it?"

"The Clone Wars was starting when the Jedi were rescued," Ahsoka said. "But, while we're down here, at least we can try to find it."

"You mean this?" Katooni asked as she noticed a silver hilt on the ground near an entrance to a holding cell. She used the Force to summon it to her, revealing the rigid lightsaber hilt with the ball-shaped emitter. "I think I now know where you gained inspiration for your lightsaber, Ahsoka," she mused as Ahsoka smiled and placed her hand on her hip. Katooni held the lightsaber to her and said, "You should have it."

"No thanks," Ahsoka said, taking out Anakin's first lightsaber. "I have my own weapon from before the Clone Wars," she stated. "That weapon belongs to you now."

"Until Obi-Wan sees it," Anakin spoke up. "If he sees that, I'm never going to let him hear the end of it."

"Of course you will," Ahsoka teased. "Now, let's get a move on."

At the Droid Factory, Darth Maul and Lady Shiva looked around to the remains of every single creation of the Separatists. Lady Shiva knelt down and picked up a piece of the metal from the Separatist Super Tanks.

"This metal… it's indestructible," Lady Shiva mused. She activated her Shadow Saber and slashed at it, only for the weapon to have no effect. "Like that Zillo Beast, not even a lightsaber can cut through it."

"Such are the spoils of war," Darth Maul said. He looked to C-3PX and TD-D9. "Tell the men to get the Transport ready," he ordered. "I want all of the metal and the data from this factory out of Geonosis. No one else must get their hands on what we have worked to uncover."

"Yes, Sir." C-3PX said as he and TD-D9 bowed.

"Your wish is our command." TD-D9 added on.

"There's more of them than there are of us," Lady Shiva said to Darth Maul. "How are we going to even the odds?"

"I'm glad you asked," a female voice said. Lady Shiva looked around before a pale-skinned human with Asajj Ventress's curved hilt lightsabers leapt down from the ceiling. "That's why I'm here."

"I don't believe you two have met," Darth Maul said calmly, not minding the presence of the other woman. "My Apprentice… I would like you to meet someone strong with the Dark Side, discarded by Count Dooku… Komari Vosa."

"The leader of the Bando Gora?" Lady Shiva asked. "I've heard of your work. You're sloppy," she remarked. "Dooku snapped your neck. How are you still alive?"

"The Dark Side has taught me how to survive these kinds of encounters," Komari Vosa answered. "During your little time with Gemini Rouge, Darth Maul took me in and has kept me in the shadows, the time of which I infiltrated the Jedi Temple and reclaimed my lightsabers."

"All with one swift stroke," Darth Maul finished up. "Now, we must prepare for our guests," he said to both Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa. "They will be relentless."

At the same time, in the catacombs, Robin, Aqualad and Kid Flash scouted the area ahead. Saw and Serra came up behind them, both with their weapons drawn as Anakin, Ahsoka, Katooni, Barriss, Paula and the rest of the Young Justice followed behind them.

"These tunnels go on forever," Robin said as he looked to his maps. "How do we know which way to go?"

"If Maul knows we're here, he's going to be sending his troops down to confront us," Anakin said. "Follow their source, and we find him and Lady Shiva."

"Hold that," Superboy said as he looked to Rex, Fives and Echo. "We have company!"

"Wherever they come from, follow them!" Ahsoka ordered.

Several Death Watch Devils came in from the east, firing down rockets at everyone. Rocket luckily created a shield to defend them before Superboy and the Clone Troopers fired back at them. Artemis and Paula both took out their firearms and fired back at them.

"There they go!" Kid Flash exclaimed. "Down that corridor!"

"Follow them!" Anakin yelled. "There's only one path towards the Factory, and the others just lead to dead ends."

"Let's get them!" Ahsoka exclaimed.

"You go ahead!" Saw called out as he took out a second rifle, using both of his guns to fire at the Death Watch Devils. "We'll hold them off for as long as we can!"

Ahsoka nodded. "Right," she said before looking to Serra. "Serra, stay with them in case they need help," she ordered. "We'll go on ahead."

"Got it!" Serra said as she activated her lightsabers and ran into the fray with Rocket, Aqualad and Drol. "Good luck!"

"There is no such thing as luck." Ahsoka said before she, Miss Martian, Anakin, Katooni, Kid Flash, Zatanna, Rebel, Barriss and Robin.

"Erif nrub nordluac elbbub!" Zatanna incanted as more Death Watch Devils flew down.

Robin tossed two birdarangs at the Death Watch Devils while Lux slashed one of their jetpacks apart. Kid Flash raced around three as they fired at him before using the lightning from his speed to shock them. The Death Watch Devils all yelled as they were thrown back by the lightning before Kid Flash raced over and punched them all in midair.

"Go on!" Robin called out. "We can handle these guys!"

"I'll stay with them!" Miss Martian called out as she slashed down at a Death Watch Devil. "Get a move on already!"

"I'm with you!" Barriss called out as she ran in and leapt into the air. The Death Watch Devils looked up with surprise as she landed down and slashed one of them across the chest with her azure lightsabers.

"May the Force be with you." Katooni said as she ran after Anakin and Ahsoka to the top of the stairs.

At the top of the flight of stairs, Darth Maul stood with Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa. Behind them, C-3PX and TD-D9 both supervised with the other Death Watch Devils, getting all of the information about the Super Tanks onto the Transports.

Anakin, Ahsoka and Katooni all ran up the stairs, seeing Darth Maul, Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa all standing in front of them. Ahsoka, Anakin and Katooni all unsheathed their lightsabers and activated their blades.

"Welcome, Jedi," Darth Maul said as he activated both his lightsaber and Savage's lightsaber. "We have been waiting for you."

Lady Shiva activated her Shadow Saber and stood ready in a Niman position with her sword and scabbard while Komari Vosa readied her reclaimed lightsabers.

"You've finally come out of hiding," Katooni said as she readied her lightsaber and stared the DarkSiders down. "After all this time."

"The brave little Jedi I have heard so much about," Darth Maul mused. "I was not expecting Padawan Tano to be taking on an Apprentice so soon."

"I'm a Knight now." Ahsoka spat.

"Forgive me," Darth Maul said. "Now… I believe the correct term is… Lady Tano."

"Sounds about right," Anakin said before he turned his attention to Komari Vosa. "Don't think I've seen you before," he mused. "Who might you be?"

"The bringer of your doom." Komari Vosa replied.

"Yes, I know that," Anakin quipped. "Now… who are you?"

"You can call me Komari Vosa." Komari Vosa answered with a grin on her face.

"One of the Lost Twenty!" Ahsoka exclaimed.

"Three on three," Lady Shiva mused. "This is a battle worthy of recognition for all."

"Maul is mine," Ahsoka said to Anakin and Katooni. "You two take the others."

Anakin and Katooni nodded before the three Jedi sent their enemies a Makashi Salute. Darth Maul, Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa did the same before they all charged at one another.

Ahsoka and Darth Maul immediately slammed their blades onto one another. Darth Maul used his secondary lightsaber to gain momentum over Ahsoka, but the Togruta Jedi Knight broke off with her and spun around on his back. She used her Shien form to stab at him while her back was turned, but Darth Maul spun around and parried her blade away before she used her original green lightsaber in her left hand to block his attack before eventually slamming both of her lightsabers against Darth Maul's, the two staring each other down intently as they utilized Niman and Jar'Kai against each other.

Anakin leapt into the air and slammed his lightsaber down at Komari Vosa with Soresu. Komari Vosa held her left lightsaber up in defense before Anakin struck at her side with Ataru. Komari Vosa held up her lightsaber, using Niman to defend herself before the two twirled around, their blades flying around in a flurry.

"Master!" Ahsoka called out, throwing her Master's first lightsaber to Anakin.

Komari Vosa dashed towards Anakin and struck at him. However, Anakin grabbed his first lightsaber in his left hand and activated it, blocking both of her blades before forcing her back with a combination of Ataru and Niman. Both Anakin and Komari Vosa locked blades with each other before Anakin kicked her away. He chuckled and tossed Ahsoka back the lightsaber she threw to him before striking at Komari Vosa again, the two crossing blades immediately upon contact.

Ahsoka caught her Master's first lightsaber as she and Darth Maul collided their lightsabers with each other again. Anakin and Komari Vosa broke off with each other before both Anakin and Ahsoka forced their opponents away. Darth Maul's metallic legs scraped the ground as he was forced back while Komari Vosa stabbed her lightsabers into the ground.

"Wanna give up now?" Anakin asked.

Komari Vosa scoffed. "I don't think so," she said as she attached her hilts together to form her Double-Bladed Lightsaber. "Hmm… there's a new one." She mused before spinning her Double-Bladed Lightsaber around and striking at Anakin Skywalker with it.

Anakin held his lightsaber down low, blocking one of the attacks before using Shii-Cho to block another attack. He found himself getting backed away as Komari Vosa forced him back with her newly-discovered Double-Bladed Lightsaber. Eventually, Anakin slashed at her from overhead, disconnecting the hilts before kicking her away. Komari Vosa grunted and regained herself, but not before Anakin leapt at her and slashed her from the side. Komari Vosa held her lightsabers down low, but lost one of her hilts in the process. Anakin grinned and spun around again, sweeping his lightsaber from the ground and towards her, using the exertion to knock her into the wall.

Katooni stood ready as Lady Shiva aimed her Shadow Saber down at her. The two sent Makashi jabs towards each other, their blades bouncing off of one another before Katooni performed a back-twirl and kicked Lady Shiva away. The new Apprentice of Darth Maul looked to the Tholothian Padawan angrily as she landed, slamming her lightsaber at her with Shien. Lady Shiva held up her scabbard in defense before using her Shadow Saber to force both of their blades down.

"Aren't you out of your league, little one?" Lady Shiva taunted.

"Why don't you come here and find out?!" Katooni yelled, activating Obi-Wan's old lightsaber and slashing at Lady Shiva with it.

Lady Shiva looked to Katooni's secondary blade and used her scabbard to block the attack. Katooni spun both of her lightsabers around and utilized Niman against Shiva, forcing her back. Lady Shiva growled as Katooni leapt into the air, bringing both of her lightsabers down onto her. Lady Shiva held up her Shadow Saber and her scabbard in an X-Formation, blocking her overhead attack before slashing her off, putting the two at a safe distance.

"You're no match for the Dark Side." Lady Shiva exclaimed as she ran towards Katooni, slamming her Shadow Saber and her scabbard at her again, the two circling around each other with their blades locked.

"You don't scare me!" Katooni cried out before elbowing Lady Shiva away.

Lady Shiva groaned from the elbow before putting her scabbard on the end of her Shadow Saber, forming her Shadow Saber naginata. She spun around her weapon at Katooni, forcing her back. Katooni, using her size and speed to her advantage, managed to evade every attack before striking at Lady Shiva with Soresu, forcing her on the offensive before the two locked blades with each other. Katooni broke off with Lady Shiva and grabbed her hand holding her scabbard before kneeing her in the stomach and punching her away.

Lady Shiva grunted as she was knocked back. Katooni spun around in the air, as Shiva tossed her scabbard towards her. Katooni narrowly avoided the scabbard as she landed on the ground. Lady Shiva chuckled and used the Force to call her scabbard back to her before attaching a chain to the end of it. She tossed it at Katooni once, who sent it back easily before attacking with Vaapad. Katooni spun around and parried the blade away before Shiva struck at her again with both her Shadow Saber and her scabbard. Katooni spun around again and twirled around her lightsabers, knocking both weapons away as she utilized the Whirlwind of Destiny.

"Enough games!" Lady Shiva spat as she slid her finger along the blade of the Shadow Saber. She let out a low hum before lashing out at Katooni with complete Vaapad.

Katooni used Soresu to block every blade sent at her, locking blades with Lady Shiva with her lightsaber in front of her and behind her. She eventually made her step forward and disarmed Lady Shiva of her weapon before Force-Pushing her away.

Ahsoka and Darth Maul both broke off with each other before Darth Maul spun around both of his Double-Bladed Lightsabers at her, causing Ahsoka to use Ataru defense. Darth Maul chuckled and slammed both of his lightsabers down onto her with Vaapad, causing Ahsoka to fall onto one knee as she held her lightsaber up. She turned her head around to find both her and Maul at the edge of the stairs, with Darth Maul trying to force her down the flight of stairs.

"Don't give in, Ahsoka," a voice said, causing Ahsoka to gasp. "No matter what happens, keep fighting for what's right. I believe in you."

"Sonia?" Ahsoka asked as she looked around, suddenly feeling Darth Maul's weight on her lessen.

"Do not turn your face on me!" Darth Maul exclaimed as he brought up one of his lightsabers to stab down at Ahsoka. However, before he could land his blade onto her head, something caught his arm and threw him off.

Ahsoka gasped and turned around, seeing the Force Ghost of Sonia stand before her.

"Sonia!" Ahsoka exclaimed.

"Sonia?" Katooni asked as she turned to Ahsoka. "She's here?"

"You're a tough Jedi, Ahsoka. Trust me, I should know," Sonia said. "Don't give up. The Force is and always will be on your side."

"I have so many questions." Ahsoka said with wonder.

"They can wait," Sonia said. "For now… show that Sith just what a Jedi can do… and use my power," she said as she looked down to the Xiphon at Ahsoka's side. "That lightsaber can't be kept sheathed forever."

Ahsoka looked to the Xiphon and grabbed it. She looked to it in her left hand before looking back to Sonia. "I will never stop honoring you," she said. "I promise."

"The Force is with you… always." Sonia said with a smile on her face before disappearing.

Darth Maul groaned from Sonia's attack. As he got up, he saw Ahsoka advance towards him with her aqua lightsaber drawn in her right hand. He looked to her left hand, armed with the Xiphon. Ahsoka grinned and spun the Xiphon around, activating its black blade and putting herself in a SokaTan ready stance. Maul growled and charged at her.

Ahsoka stepped to the side and dodged Darth Maul before kicking him away. Darth Maul regained himself and struck at Ahsoka, who used the Xiphon to block the attack before striking at Darth Maul with her own lightsaber using Shien. Darth Maul parried her blade away and twirled around his two Double-Bladed Lightsabers, slamming one of them onto her from overhead before striking at her side. Ahsoka held up her lightsaber in defense before parrying off his attack with Makashi. Darth Maul gasped at the newfound power of Ahsoka as she spun around, her lightsabers shimmering.

"You want me?" Ahsoka asked. "You've got me!"

Darth Maul growled and charged at Ahsoka, jabbing at her with Vaapad and Makashi. However, Ahsoka stood still and parried off all of his attacks with her lightsaber and the Xiphon. As she forced Darth Maul back, she felt Sonia fighting alongside her. The Togruta Jedi Knight smiled as she looked to the spirit of Sonia, in which Sonia smiled back. The two kicked Darth Maul away before Ahsoka lit up her blades. She stabbed both of them downwards before slashing them up. She slashed down again before spinning around, sending two SokaTan Strikes towards Darth Maul, sending him back.

"Nice going, Snips!" Anakin exclaimed as he and Katooni ran up alongside her.

"I think I'm getting the hang of this!" Katooni said confidentially as she twirled around her lightsaber.

Ahsoka grinned as she looked to Sonia. Sonia smiled at Ahsoka before walking away.

"Surrender," Ahsoka demanded as she aimed her lightsabers at the DarkSiders. "You are beaten. Lay down your weapons and turn yourselves in."

At that moment, the rest of the Young Justice came up. Darth Maul, Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa all looked to them as Rex, Fives, Echo and the 501st Clone Troopers all aimed their weapons at them.

"You haven't seen the last of us!" Darth Maul exclaimed as he slashed at the ground, creating sparks before Lady Shiva created a smokescreen to cover up their escape.

"Get them!" Barriss ordered. Everyone turned to Barriss with an eyebrow raised. "Not ready to give commands yet, am I?" she asked awkwardly.

"Still a long way to go, I'm afraid," Ahsoka said before looking to Katooni. "You did a great job out there."

"You too," Katooni replied back. "Were you talking to Sonia back there?" she asked.

"Even though she's gone… I can still feel her with me… in the Force," Ahsoka replied. "I think that she's watching over all of us right now."

"What about the DarkSiders?" Fives asked. "They're getting away!"

Everyone looked to the DarkSiders as they got onto their Transports. The Clone Troopers fired at them as they flew off, only managing to hit a Dropship and one of the fighters, sending them both to the ground.

"We'll get them another day," Ahsoka said. "Now, we know that they're back, and we'll be ready for them."

Anakin smiled. "As soon as the Council hears about this, we'll be sure to track them down," he said as he patted Ahsoka on the shoulder. "Not bad… Lady Tano."

"You're not so bad yourself… Skyguy." Ahsoka replied.

Miss Martian smiled before she summoned the Martian Bioship. Several Republic Gunships flew over as well, allowing Rex, Fives, Echo and the 501st Clone Troopers to get on while Ahsoka, Anakin, Katooni, Barriss, Paula and the Young Justice made their way onto the Bioship.

As Ahsoka was getting on, she suddenly sensed someone nearby.

"Sonia?" Ahsoka asked as she turned around, seeing the Force Spirit of Sonia Sky walking towards her.

"Ahsoka, come on!" Miss Martian called out. She suddenly saw Sonia and gasped before flying to join Ahsoka.

"Hello again, Ahsoka. Hello, Megan," Sonia said. "It is good to see you again."

"I don't understand," Ahsoka said. "We could only see spirits on Mortis. How are you appearing to us?"

"An old friend of Obi-Wan's had taught me to maintain my physical self after death, immortality, you might say," Sonia explained. "I have watched you become the Jedi you and I were always meant to be, and I am proud of you both."

"Oh, Sonia," Miss Martian said. "If only you were still here."

"I do too," Sonia said sadly. "But while I am one with the Force, I can still help you out."

"Like you did when you helped me against Maul?" Ahsoka asked.

"I can't always be there to fight with you," Sonia said. "But if you ever need to talk to me, know that I am always there to help you in any way I can."

"I'm honoring you in every way I can," Ahsoka said. "You've done a great deed by turning your back on the Dark Side."

"Barriss has hope for that too," Sonia said. "I have seen how far she has come, and I think she can redeem herself just like I did… as can many others."

"We hope to see you again, Sonia," M'gann said. "Thank you… for everything."

"May the Force be with you… always." Sonia said before she disappeared.

Ahsoka and Miss Martian both smiled to Sonia as she disappeared before making their way onto the Bioship.

"What kept you?" Anakin asked as he check on the systems.

"Oh, we were just talking, that's all." Ahsoka said.

"Ahsoka," Katooni said as she walked up to Ahsoka. "I just wanted to thank you," she said. "Not for choosing me as your Padawan, but for being a good friend."

Ahsoka smiled. "That's why I chose you," she said. "You're smarter than you think you are."

"I really mean it," Katooni said. "Other Jedi, they have a hard time connecting with others. You know how to do it just right, and because of you, I feel I know you not as a Master, but as a friend."

"She's right," Barriss said. "You've always been a good friend, and that's probably why you're going to someday become a great Jedi."

"Yeah," Anakin said. "You think you can keep up, Snips?"

"Just watch me, Skyguy." Ahsoka quipped.

All of the Ships flew back to the Equinox. Inside, as soon as the Ships landed, Anakin and Ahsoka noticed Obi-Wan standing in the Hangar Bay, waiting for them. Behind him was something large under a tarp.

"Master Kenobi?" Ahsoka asked. "What are you doing here?"

"Just came to give you two a present," Obi-Wan said. "Call it a late birthday gift for the two of you." He said before using the Force to remove the tarp, revealing a new modified version of the Twilight.

"The Twilight?" Ahsoka asked. "I thought that this Ship went missing."

"No, I said that Obi-Wan borrowed it," Anakin said. "What's with the upgrades? And why does it look brand-new?"

"When I went to Mandalore, Darth Maul shot it down," Obi-Wan explained. "I went back there after the ORDER left, found the parts, and had a friend help patch it back together, with a few slight modifications."

"Such as…?" Anakin asked.

"You'll have to use it to find out," Obi-Wan said before Katooni came over. "Is that my lightsaber?" he asked as he looked to her belt to see his old lightsaber.

"Now we both have our old weapons," Anakin said. "Now… about the weapon being your life…"

On Mustafar, Darth Maul, Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa looked to the metal from Geonosis be unloaded and get applied to new ships.

"It would seem the Force is with us," Darth Maul said before turning around. "But we still need greater numbers to succeed."

"What do you have in mind?" Lady Shiva asked.

"The way Tano became so strong is a way we must follow," Darth Maul said. "Lady Shiva, I want you to travel to Earth. Go there to increase your skills," he ordered before turning to Komari Vosa. "As for you… I want you to find more followers, specifically… a group of Jedi who abandoned the Jedi Order known as the Lost Twenty," he ordered. "The Lost Twenty, and anyone discarded by Dooku, the ORDER, anyone willing to join our cause. Increase your powers… return only when the time is right."

Lady Shiva and Komari Vosa both bowed to Maul respectively before taking off in their Fighters.

On Coruscant, Padmé Amidala was looking over footage of the Young Justice in all of their battles. As she watched, she placed her hand to her chin.

"Batman…" Padmé said, turning her attention to a hologram of Batman. "How long have the Young Justice been fighting?"

"For quite a long time," Batman replied. "Why do you ask?"

"All without end?" Padmé asked.

"I don't think there's much room for a break when it comes to fighting the Separatists and the DarkSiders." Batman said.

"Well, I suppose that's going to change, now isn't it?" Padmé asked. She looked to Mas Amedda, who turned back to her in response.

"How may I be of service, Milady?" Mas Amedda asked.

"I have some plans for the Young Justice," Padmé replied. "I want you to call them off of any upcoming missions immediately and have them report to me," she ordered. "In their place, send Master Marek and T'ra Saa," she added on. "Do I make myself clear?"

Mas Amedda nodded. "Of course, Milady," he replied. "I shall do that right away."

Batman looked to Padmé with confusion. "What do you think you're doing?" he asked.

Padmé sat down and placed her feet on the desk. "Sheev has placed me as acting Chancellor until he returns from Earth," she said. "I have something for the Young Justice in mind that I know they have to follow."

"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" Batman asked.

"Of course, Batman," Padmé replied. "Why else would I be doing this?"

Elsewhere, on Naboo, as several criminals were getting away from a warehouse, a streak of green lightning zoomed by. Everyone in the streets looked with amazement before seeing someone within the streak, a female.

She disarmed all of the criminals before punching the leader of the criminals away. One of the criminals, holding a crate, tried to make a run for it, but the female speedster ran towards him and knocked him off his feet. The criminals groaned before she raced away.

Author's Notes: Well, everyone, did you like the start of the first Chapter to my sequel? I put a lot of hard work into this, so I hope you all enjoyed this. I will have another new Chapter out soon, I promise. Please be sure to review, rate, and as always, if you can, Private Message me for anything on the Story. After all, I'm always keen to hear from you, just as long as what you say is positive. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Happy Halloween, everyone! See you soon!