A Path Long Forgotten Ch. 2
After finally making the jump to hyperspace, Anakin had retired to his quarters for some much needed rest. Though, before he reached his room, he came to a halt when he passed Ahsoka's chambers.
'I really wish I could just knock on this door and come face to face with Snips. Why did things really have to end this way?' Anakin sighed before continuing on his way to his room and then passing out as soon as he reached his bed.
He awoke to the beeping of his comlink.
"Skywalker here." He answered after pressing the glowing disc.
"General, we have exited hyperspace and are awaiting your arrival by the Twilight." Rex's voice floated from the comlink on his wrist.
"Thank you, Captain. I'll be there shortly." Anakin jumped up out of bed and made his way to the hanger, ready to get this mission underway.
When he reached the hanger and approached the Twilight, he noticed Rex standing by two other clone troopers.
"Rex, I need you and your men to get on board and prep the engines. We need to set out to Naboo immediately in order to ensure the capture of the bounty hunter." Anakin quickly explained, beginning his ascent inside the twilight and up to the front of the ship. "We will be landing far away from a nearby village Bane was reported to have been spotted. Keep your guard up and be prepared for anything that comes our way." He turned to look at the three troopers, who nodded. He started the ship and exited the Jedi cruiser, heading for Naboo.
After they landed on Naboo, Anakin, Rex and the other two troopers began their trek towards the small village in the distance.
"Be prepared for anything that comes our way. Bane is a cunning and devious bounty hunter. We won't be able to take him down easily so we need to be able to plan ahead for any situation that may come our way." Anakin briefed the clones.
"Sir, if you think that Bane is such a hard bounty hunter to get ahold of, why did you ask for such a small squad?" One of the shinnies questioned. "Wouldn't more of us be able to fair better against him?"
"More than what we have would warn Bane to our presence and our chances of catching him would be slim to none. These numbers may make his capture a little bit more challenging but I think we can handle it. Trust in the Force and trust in me and we will complete this mission." Anakin answered, turning to look the clone in the eyes.
"Yes, sir." The shiny replied, picking up his pace to keep up.
'May the Force be with us.' Anakin thought, continuing on his way to the small village with the three troopers trailing behind him.
