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The day after the rebels command shjp was destroyed Zack and Ahsoka were sleeping in their bed. Zack then woke up and opened his eyes as he saw his wife sleeping next to him he smiled and started kissing her neck as Ahsoka started giggling.
"Zack stop t-t-that tickles" Ahsoka said
"It's the only way to wake you up" Zack said smiling.
Ahsoka rolled on her back and stretched her arms as Zack leaned in and kissed Ahsoka which she immediately returned.
"Morning" Zack said
"Morning" Ahsoka said
"How did you sleep?" Zack asked
Ahsoka didn't answer,instead she fromed and Zack knew what she was thinking.
"You're thinking about Anakin aren't you?" He asked
Ahsoka sat up as a tear went down her face. "It's my fault" she said "If i stayed i-"
"Would've been killed along with the rest of the Jedi" Zack interupted "Ahsoka it's not your fault neither of us knew this would happen. What's done is done and we need to move on"
"I know..." Ahsoka said
"Should we tell Hunter?" Zack asked
"Tell him what?" Ahsoka asked "That the man that was suppose to be his Godfather is the same man that tried to kill him?"
"Good point..." Zack said "We'll find a way I promise"
Ahsoka then hugged her husband as he did the same.
"I love you" Ahsoka said
"I love you too" Zack replied as the two kissed.
"We should probably get dressed" Ahsoka said "Commander Sato will probably want to discuss what to do after we've lost the command ship"
"Good Idea" Zack said as he and his wife got freshened up,then dressed an when to go meet up with the other rebels.
Later in a Rebel shuttle Zack and Ahsoka were in a command room along with Hera,Sabine,Zeb,Hunter and a hologram of Commander Kanan and Ezra entered the room.
"With the destruction of our command ship it'll more difficult to fight the Empire" Sato said
"Commander Sato sir?" Ezra spoke up "When things were tough for me on Lothal I would try to find a place to hide"
"You are never shy about your options Ezra Bridger,bit establishing a base is a good idea"
"Problem is the potential bases we know of don't have the technical advatage we need to protected what's left of our fleet" Hera said as Kanan approached her from behind.
"Or the near by systems suffering from nearby imperial impression" the Jedi said
"We can't help others if we can't help ourselves Kanan" Hera said "If only we had more allies"
"I know some who might be able help us" Ahsoka said "a great military Commander,with a vast knowledge of the outer rim,he could assist us in finding a base,and his experienced leadership could make him a powerful ally"
All the rebels looked confused but Zack knew who his wife was talking about.
"And how do we find this leader?"
"That's the problem" Ahsoka said "Zack and I lost contact with him a long time ago,all of our transmissions haven't responded"
"We can find him" Ezra said "lets us try"
"Well there is one option i haven't attempted" Ahsoka said
"But do you know we can trust him" Hera asked
"Hera if there's one thing I've learned from being married to this wonderful woman is to NEVER doubt her judgment" Zack said
Later in the ghost The ghost crew along with Hunter were waiting in the cockpit as Zack and Ahsoka enter the cockpit and Ahsoka was holding a droid head.
"Is that a head of an old tactical droid?" Kanan asked as Ahsoka handed the droid head to Sabine.
"These droids were great at finding things"Ahsoka said "And at caculating,found Zack and I a few times when we didn't want to be found"
"Not to mention the fact it was fun scrapping them to peices" Zack said smiling
"How in all the galaxy is that droid gonna find your friend" Ezra asked
"Well last time i saw him he was in the Selios system" Ahsoka said "you can start there.
"You two arent coming with us?" Ezra asked
"We have somthing else to attend to Ezra" Zack said
"The Sith Lord" Kanan said
"There are question that need answering" Ahsoka said
"In the mean time Hunter will acompany you on this mission" Zack said
"I wish we go with you and help" Ezra said
"Your offer is appreciated Ezra" Zack said to the boy "but you have your mission and we have ours"
"Kanan" Ahsoka said to the Jedi "If you find our friend you must trust him"
"If he's all the things you say i can't affrod not to" Kanan said
"TRUST him" Ahsoka said sternly as the hatch closed in front of the commanding officers.
Ezra then turned to Hunter "what was that about?" He asked
"I have no idea" the hybrid replied "I've never seen my mother like that before but it must be serious"
Then Hera detached the ghost from the rebel shuttle and took off into hyperspace.
Later the Ghost arrived at the Seilos system but there was one problem...the hyperdrive was broken.
"WE JUST ARRIVE IN THE SELIOS SYSTEM AND NOW YOU TELL ME THE HYPERDRIVE WASN'T COMPLETELY FIX!" Hera shouted at Chopper who was wailing like crazy trying to fix it
"You handle the important jobs how would you defy important?!" Hera asked
"What's with all the shouting?" Kanan asked entering the cockpit
"Chopper and I are staying here!" Hera said "to clean up his mess take the phantom hopefully we'll be ready by the time you get back"
Kanan,Ezra,Hunter Zeb and Sabine took the Phantom to Selios as the enterd the atmosphere Sabine the walked over to Hunter.
"So do you know who this military commander is that your parents talked about?" The Mandalorion asked
"Nope im just as clueless as you guys" Hunter replied "but if what they said about him is true we could definitely use is help"
Hunter then noticed Sabine was getting tired of standing. "Here you can sit in my seat if you want" the hybrid said standing up
"No that's ok you can sit" Sabine said
"I insist" Hunter said sitting on the floor cross legged "i sit on floor when i meditate so i don't mind"
Sabine blushed at the kind gesture and sat in the chair "thanks Hunter"
"No problem Sabine" Hunter said
The phantom had been flying around for what seemed like hours while Sabine finally manged to get the droid head working.
"Alright lets fire this thing up" She said as she put the head in front of Kanan but nothing happened.
"I think it's scanning for a signal of some kind" Sabi e said
"Well can it hurry it up we could get lost out here" Ezra said
"We must be patient Ezra" Hunter said as he put a hand on his friend's shoulder "we will get the answers we seek"
"Maybe that was the idea" Zeb said "what if this great commander doesn't want to be found?"
Just then the droids head activated. "7567" the droid said repeatedly
"It's homing in on something" Sabine said as the droid started stearing the phantom to the left. A few minutes later Zeb spotted something.
"There! Up ahead" Zeb said point to a far away object. As the ship got closer it revealed to be some kind off walker only it wasn't imperial and looked like someone'shome
"Now that is a work of art" Sabine said in awe
"It looks like and old republic tank" Kanan said "used during the clone wars"
Just then the republic walker stopped in it's track as the Phantom landed behind rebels then excited the ship and walked to the tank.
Then the back door to the tank opened up and three old men walked out and they all looke very similar to each other.
"It's just a bunch of old geezers" Zeb said
"Well armed old geezers" Sabine said
"What do you want?"" One man asked
"We're looking for someone" Kanan replied
"Well that's to bad" the same man said "because there's nobody out here"
"Hey does the number 7567 mean anything to you guys?" Ezra asked
"What did you just say?!" The man in the middle asked
"Uh i said 7567" Ezra said
"I haven't used those since...that's my birth number!" The man said
"Birth number?" Ezra asked
"They're clones!" Kanan said igniting his saber and stepping in front of thhe group.
"Jedi!" The old man to the right said "they've come for revenge!"
The clone started shooting at Kanan as the Jedi deflected the bolts.
"Stand down troopers now! The clone in the middle said
"But he's a Jedi!" The clone to the right said
"I know but they weren't the one's who betrayed us" the lead clone said "remember Wolffe"
"Kanan my mother said to trust them" Hu ter said stepping infront of the Jedi.
"Sorry about the um weapons malfunction" the lead clone said "its been awhile since we've seen a Jedi"
"Well my name is Ezra" Ezra said "this is Kanan,Zeb,Sabine,and that's Hunter"
"Wait did you say Hunter?!" The lead clone asked
Hunter then stepped forward "How do you know my name?" The hybrid asked.
The lead clone jumped off the balcony of the the tank and walked up to Hunter and closely observed him.
"Look at you all grown up" the clone said "you have your mother's eyes and your father's looks"
"You know my parents?" Hunter asked
"My name is Rex" the clone said "Captain of the the 501st Mitila,and I fought along side your parents from the battle of Christophiss to Seige of Mandalore,and any friends of them are friends of mine"
The Clones invited the Rebels into the Republic tank to look around.
"Eh you're a big one aren't you?" Greogor said to Zeb
"Bigger then you!" Zeb replied
Ezra and Hunter looked around and saw three old clone trooper helmets as Ezra picked one up.
"Easy with those son" Rex said
"Oh yeah i might break the dust" Ezra said sarcastically as Hunter turned to Rex.
"So you're the famous Captain Rex my Mother never shuts up about?" The the hybrid asked
"Does she ever talk about me?" Rex asked
"Constently" Hunter replied "she used to tell me stories about you and her every night before she put me to bed as a kid"
"How is Commander Tano and General Archer anyway" Rex asked
"They're great but in need of help" Hunter said
"We're trying to fight the Empire but we're out numbered and taking a beating we need your help" Ezra pleaded.
"I'm not sure I'm not sure if im much help to anyone these days" Rex said "Didn't you hear? the Empreor says the clones have sereved their purpose,they retired us,now we just spend our days telling stories and slinging for Jupers"
"Ugh this was a wasted trip you heard the clone he's not intrested" Kanan said as he was about to walk out.
"Wait you don't like the Empire do you?" Ezra asked
"Well the Empire certainly isn't the Republic" Rex Replied "But you can't do anything about it"
"You can fight" Ezra said
"Sorry son" Rex said "my days as a soilder are over"
"Then can at least help us find a base?" Hunter asked the clone "My mother said you know all kind of secret loctations in the outer rim"
"Well memory is not what it once was but there are a few spots we haven't reported to the Empire" Rex said "why don't you all wait outside and ill put in a list of coardenets"
The rebels then stepped outside and waited as Sabine spoke up.
"So that's your Parents friend?" She asked Hunter
"Yep" the Hybrid answered "they say he was the best clone trooper they had. All of the sudden Geroger stepped out to them.
"You know i was thinking" the clone said " since were providing places for bases maybe you can help us out"
"No thanks" Kanan said
"Sure" Erza said "what do you need?"
"Out there deep in the wild" the clone said "are wild Jupa,wuen were luck to sling one they'll feed us for a hole year"
"K what do you need?" Hunter asked
"Him" Geroger said pointing at Zeb
"What?" Zeb asked
Later the Republic walker was on the move again but Zeb was walking out infront it while Kanan was in the phantom on top working on his lightsaber as Ezra went to to check on him leaving Sabine and Hunter alone.
"Are you sure we can trust these guys?" Sabine asked "Kanan told me how they betrayed the Jedi"
"It wasn't their fault" Hunter said "Every clone had a built in chip that made them think the Jedi betrayed them"
"Really?" Sabine asked
"Yeah" the Hybrid replied "besides if my parents trust him that's good enough for me"
"Some times people betray the ones they love" Sabine said looking away
"Not everyone is like that" Hunter said
"Yes they are" Sabine said sadly
"You're not like that" Hunter said approaching the young woman
"How do you know what I'm like?" Sabine asked facing the Hybrid.
I may have only known you for a couple of days but i can tell your one of the most loyal people I've ever met" Hunter said
Sabine blushed at what Hunter just said as her heart started beating faster and faster.
Later the Rebels and the clones were riding in the tank when something popped out of the ground from far away.
"Over there!" Sabine pointed out
"Alright full stop" Rex ordered as Wollffe stopped the tank.
"You know we really appreciate this" Gregor said "wish we coupd do it like your friend here"
"Yeah well Zeb packs quite a punch" Ezra said
"Oh I'm sure" Gregor said laughing like a mad man.
Hunter then look at Sabine and swirled his finger around one side of his head while rolling his eyes and sticking his tougne out implying that the clone was crazy while Sabine giggled.
"Jupers love Lasats" the clone said
"Uh what do you mean by love them?" Sabine asked
"Well they love the smell...and the taste" the clone said nervously
"You're using him as bate!?" Hunter exclaimed
"Well It's all the same" Gregor said
"No it's not!" Kanan shouted from the top of the tank
All of the sudden giant holes started forming in the groumd while everyone else was calling Zeb back as a pink tenacle grabbed Zeb and pull him down.
Wollfe then drove the walker toward the where the Juber was taking Zeb after a helliasous battle Rex manage to pull up the Juber and killed it with one shot from the Cannon.
Gregor cheered and ran to help Zeb.
"That was impressive!" The old clone said
"Impressive!?" Kanan yelled "you almost got my friend killed!"
Rex then climbed down and walked over to Ezra and Kanan.
"We held up our end of the bargin captain,now give us those couardanats so we can leave" Kanan said
"Ill get them but i nisit you stay for dinner" Rex said.
"Well can't no to a free meal right?" Hunter said
Later as the sunset Hunter,Ezra and Sabine were looking out into the horizon.
"Hey Hunter what's it like being a Hybrid?" Ezra asked
"Well it feels lonely actually" Hunter said
"What do you mean?" Sabine asked
"Well some Hybrid babies ususally die after they're born" Hunter said "guess i was one of the lucky few"
Just then Rex came outside to where the teens were.
"I've listed some potential bases and some clearing codes that should be able to help" the Captain said
"Thanks Rex" Hunter said
"They're on our main computer bit you'll need data tapes" Rex said
"I got this" Sabine said as she walked passed the then sto8d right next to Hunter.
"You were brave today son,Your parents would be proud" The clone said
"Thanks Rex" The hybrid said
"A great Jedi once told the best leaders are made by example and you do that very well" Rex said
"I wish you would join us" Hunter said "we could really use your help and experience,plus my mom really wants to see you again"
Just then Sabine came storming out of the tank.
"The clones sold us out!" Sabine said "they informed the empire we're here!"
"What!?" Hunter asked feeling betrayed
"There must be some mistake" Rex said
"Oh I found the transmission to the empire and the ones Ahsoka and Zack sent you and you never answered them" Sabine said
"What!?" Rex asked looking at the message board "I never got any messages from Commander Tano or General Archer"
"I knew it!" Kanan said approaching "I told you they couldn't be trusted!" Ezra stopped his mentor from going any further
"Is this true?" Hunter asked Rex then Rex turned to Wolffe
"Wolffe what did you do?" Rex demanded
"I contacted the Empire ok!?" Wolffe exclaimed "If they found out we were helping Jedi they would wipe us out"
"You Idiot once they get here they will wipe you out!" Hunter shouted
"Sabine go warn Hera" Kanan said as Sabine ran to the Phantom.
"I wanted to protect you guys!" Wolffe said to Rex "protect us all!"
"The war is over" Rex said "we're free men,we can't live in fear of the Empire!"
"I'm sorry Rex" Wolffe said
"KANAN!" Sabine called as The Jedi jumped to her and was almost shot at by a probe droid. Everyone tried to take out the droid bit Rex killed it with a long range sniper.
"Nice shot Capitan!" Hunter said as Rex smiled at the boy.
The Rebels and clones walked up to the destroyed droid and looked at it.
"How long has this thing been following us?" Ezra asked
"Long enough to know we're here" Hunter replied "how's the Phantom Sabine?"
"Well engine is damaged we're not going anywhere until i can fix it" Sabine said
"I'll help ya" Hunter said "I know a thing or two about engines"
"Thanks" Sabine said
"Wait you mean we're stranded?" Zeb asked
"Yep" Rex said "the Empire is on it's way
TO BE CONTINUED...
R&R FULCRUM OUT!
