After guard duty, we went down to the command center to give our report to the Commander. As we walked down the hallway I saw something. Something that ignited my anger more then it needed to be. I saw a trooper, more specifically a shinier, beaten up and bloody being dragged down to the infirmary. His face bruised and swollen; while his wrist bent the other way, looking unconscious. He had looked like he had come out of a battle. Bulbs and I looked at each other, dazed. We knew there wasn't a battle going on or else everyone else everyone would be out there. We both know who did this. I began to run over to the training center, as quickly as possible. "Ghost wait!" Bulbs yelled, and began to run after me. I turned twists and corners, running into troopers on my way but I didn't care. I needed to know what happened. I ran outside the entrances to the training center where troopers were just standing, waiting outside. I went to up to one of them with no paint on his armor as the injured trooper did. He was just standing there, helpless. "Trooper what happened to the shinier being dragged down the hallway?" I asked, with lividness in my voice. He sighed, and began to look down. "Commander Tonks ordered him on the mats with him," "Yes, but why?" I asked, now very slowly. "He stood up for me." "Yes bu-" I stopped in the middle of the sentence and my eyes widened. I was taken back, in awe. He lifted up his head, and looked at me. "The commander wanted me to be moved up to the front lines because I messed up something, but the commander and him got into an argument." I sighed a huge sigh and put my hand over my face. I took off my helmet and looked him in the eyes. "He's your friend, isn't he?" He nodded, with his helmet still on. I put my hand on his shoulder. "He's going to be alright, it only looks like he has a few minor injuries, but he'll be back on his feet in a short while." I said, reassuring him. He nodded, still worried. "Hang in there." I turned around, with my helmet still at my hips. I saw Bulbs standing there, very still. We began to walk down the hall; soundless, until we turned the corner. "Did you hear what happened?" I asked him. "Yeah," I shook my head in anger at the Commander. "Are you mad?" "If it wasn't injuries like I saw I wouldn't be, did you see him? He might have some brain damage, and might even have to go back to Kamino for reconditioning!" I shot at him. I knew he knew what I was talking about; he was a medic after all! "Ghost, you have to calm down," "Calm down!" I shouted in raged. "How can I be calm in this situation? The Commander has gone too far this time. That trooper will be scared for life, Bulbs!" "What are you going to do about, Ghost? Report it to the Commander himself?" He asked, sternly. I stopped in my tracks, thinking. There was a moment of silence between us. But then an idea popped into my head, an idea I never thought I would use. I knew what I had to do now. I knew he crossed the line. "No," I said to him, now calm. "I'm going to report it to the Jedi,"
It was after curfew late at night. I woke up and looked around, everyone was still fast asleep. I slowly inched my way out of the bunk, trying not to make a sound. I began to quietly strap on my armor, looking around when some of the troopers began to toss and turn. I got up from the bed and began to gradually make my way over to the door, not making a sound. I pressed the button to the door when someone woke up. "Ghost? Ghost what are you doing up?" Bulbs whispered to me. I sighed, disappointed in my attempt to sneak away. "I'm going to the Command Center," "What? I thought you were just joking about that." He said. "Well, I wasn't," "Ghost, don't do this," "If I don't someone else might get even more injured, Bulbs." I whispered. I stood straight up, looking at him. "I have no other choice to protect my brothers," Then I walked out.
I began to walk out of the hallways of the barracks, twisting and turning through the halls. I saw some troopers walking around as if it was day time. I knew they were soldiers on watch duty tonight. Some slept during the day to be fully awake at night, while there securing the area. As I walked I kept my eye out for the Commander, if he knew what I was doing I knew I would get even worse injuries then that trooper did. When I turner the last corner the Command Center was there in front of me. I made my way towards it, trying to be as conscious as possible. When I opened the doors; there was no one in there. I walked in as the doors closed behind me. There were only a few lights, but it was still very dim. I looked around seeing if there was anyone in here with me. When I confirmed there wasn't, I headed straight towards the communication center that was located in the middle of the room. I began to type very quickly the coordinates to the Jedi Temple. Once I was done, I sent it, waiting for someone to pick up. I back a little from where I was, standing straight, hands behind my back, and feet apart from each other. It took only a few seconds before General Kenobi and General Skywalker answered. "Jedi Temple, please state your emergency, soldier." General Kenobi said to me. "I'd like to report Commander CT- 2751, sir." They both looked at each other, confused. "Report him for what, trooper?" General Skywalker asked. "Abuse to his fellow men, sir." "How long has this been going on?" "For a very long time and it's only gotten worse by the day, sir." I said to them, very truthful about it. "I see, what happened that made you report this to us?" General Kenobi asked. "You can get the full story from the victim and eye witness themselves, sir" I said to them. "Very well, we will come in two to three days and see what we can do," General Kenobi said, helpfully. "Yes, sir." Then the transmission went off, then the room turned dim again. I leaned against the transmission center and sighed a sigh of relief. It's finally going to be over, I thought to myself. No more busted shiniers going to the infirmary because of the Commander. No more unfairness to any of my brothers. For the first time in this base it's going to be safe for them. But soon my thoughts quickly ended. "What are you doing, trooper?" I quickly turned around to see Commander Tonks standing near the doors, waiting for my reply. "Nothing, sir. Just giving my report." I lied to him. "Really? Then why did I see you talking to the Jedi at the communication center then?" He said, taking a few steps towards me. I looked down to the floor; I had no other choice but to tell him. I took my helmet off and stood straight and tall, no longer going to fear him. "I contacted the Jedi because of your actions today, sir." I said to him, with anger in my eyes. "And what actions did I do today, trooper?" "Oh, don't play coy, Commander." I said, taking a few steps towards him now. "You injured that trooper beyond belief, and now he might have to go back to Kamino for reconditioning!" I yelled. He stood there were he was, still. "Oh, that." He put his arms behind his back and looked up at me. "Well, he deserved it," He said, with no pain in his voice what so ever, shrugging his shoulders. "He questioned my orders so he had to be punished," "Questioned? He stood up for his friend because of your lack of compassion!" I yelled. I came towards him, with rage in my eyes. "When the Jedi get here and get the whole story, they will come for you and you- will- be- court marshaled." I said to him, up to his face. I pushed him out of my way and walked over to the doors. "You will regret this, trooper!" He yelled at me. I stopped in my tracks and looked back. I clutched my hands into a fist. "Not as much as you will." Then walked out, knowing now thing wouldn't change until he was gone.