Hey! Yesterday, I had over 400 views on the story! Thank you all, I'm really appreciative of the support! Enjoy chapter 4, where the action picks up! This is also heavily Battlefront 2 inspired. Guest stars a famous and timeless character.
The ghosts crew assembled in the Lounge area, with Rex having a mission. "So, here's what's going on: the Kaminoins have a new Jango Fett Clone army, that they plan to use to rebel against the Empire. We're here to convince them to support our cause. We shouldn't have any violence, clear? Alright troopers, lets move!" He finishes, putting on his helmet and heading to the Phantom, followed by the rest. All except Hera, who was to stay in orbit and provide a quick escape if needed. Kanan was nervous about this job. In fact, he was almost tempted to veto it just because of another possible order 66. But he decided against it. Any lead was a good lead.
Sabine had taken a turn for the worse, seemingly never focused, always distracted. The mandolorian had started to unintentionally dehydrate herself, and it was starting to really destroy the morale of the crew. But they pressed on. Sabine sat in the Phantom next to Rex-Kanan was piloting the Phantom. The ride was silent, with the only noise being the pitter-patter of rain hitting the ship once they entered Kaminos orbit.
Hussiar walked towards Ezra's quarters, having spotted the Phantom entering Kaminos orbit. "Inquisitor, the Rebels have entered Kamino. Should we send in the 501st?" He asks, already knowing the answer. "Prep the shuttles admiral. I claim my revenge tonight" (little side note here: after the inquisitor training was complete, the rage Ezra felt was now split- half going towards the 7th sister, for killing Zeb and Sabine, and half going towards the Ghost crew, for sending them into that mission woefully unequiped). As the Stormtroopers clambered aboard the Lambda class shuttles, they checked their weapons for a final time. Was the chamber properly aligned? Was the safety off? Was the scope on properly? They rode in silence, the only noise being the rain. As the shuttles landed and unloaded the troops, the Clones noticed. The immediately retreated to the buildings, where the Rebel crew and the Kaminoins were discussing an alliance, to warn them of the impending danger. As the clone spoke, blaster fire could be heard. The battle for Kamino had begun.
Ezra had to admit-he was impressed by the Stormtroopers in blue. The 501st could really do good work. They fired upon the rebel clones with precise blaster fire, killing off squads in a matter of seconds. As the swept around the outside of the complex, more clones rushed out to greet them, followed by Kanan. Ezra could sense him. He pushed his way to the front, demanding to speak to the commander in charge. "Sir, you wanted to speak with me?" The commander in question, Appo, an old clone sergeant from the clone wars, asked. "There is a Jedi aiding these clones. I can sense it. Leave him for me. I wish to deal with him." Ezra demanded. "Yes sir" Appo responded, before his troop came under fire. Diving for cover, Appo found it behind 4 crates stacked on top of each other. He looked to his comrades, to discover 2 of them had perished under the fire. Appo looked to his left, and noticed a swivel turret. Not one to question his luck, Appo got on the gun, returning fire towards the traitorous clones.
Sabine was surprised at the bucket heads. They made short work of the clones, dispatching them ruthlessly and effectively. The young mandolorian was inside, tasked with guarding the Kaminoin leadership with Zeb and Rex. Kanan had gone to confront the Bucket heads. She guarded the very southern entrance to the building, with Rex guarding the Northern and Zeb guarding the Eastern-the western was guarded by a battalion of clones. Sabine was surprised when the door to the complex opened, and prepared to open fire. Only to see a man in green mandolorian armor standing before her. He looked around, spotting her, and cussing silently. He checked his options. He could see three: 1)die 2)retreat 3)rocket. He picked 3, firing a rocket. It hit next to Sabine, flinging her backwards and incapacitating her. She lay there, unable to move. The mandolorian marched past her, towards the room with all of the Kaminoin leadership. As he entered, he was not unnoticed. A Kaminoin reached for their blaster, only to be killed by a 3 shot burst from the mandolorians' EE3 blaster. The Kaminoin was instantly killed, their lifeless corpse falling to the ground with a dull thud. The others turned to him, but it was too late. He chucked a thermal detonator into the room, then turned and marched off, leaving them to die in the explosion. The plan had its intended effect: the entire Kaminoin leadership was killed by a single grenade, rocket and blaster burst. Too easy, by his standards, thought the mandolorian.
Meanwhile, the firing had ceased, but a light saber battle had commenced. The clones had been eliminated by the 501st, while the Youngest Brother and Kanan dueled. It was a sight straight out of legend. Light sabers clashing and smacking, both wielders screaming at each other, using the force to push he other. But the 501st knew: the Youngest Brother would win, unless some other force interfered. The warriors slashed and snarled at each other, until finally, a battalion of clones arrived. The next fight was a sight to behold. It turned into savagery. The sides forgot about guns, returning too ways thought forgotten. They bashed each other's skulls in with the butt ends of rifles, or simply fought hand to hand until the other was dead. Some would occasionally slip and fall on the mangled remains of a casualty of the fight. Eventually, the clones were gone, but only a handful of the original 501st platoon that had came here remained. Suddenly, there was a roaring from above, and the Ghost appeared, its ramp open. Kanan jumped Backwards, landing in the ship. The flew overhead, where the rest of the crew was waiting, by Heras' orders. They all clambered aboard the ship, Rex carrying Sabine, and fled the truly horrific battle site.
That's it for chapter 4, but it is so far my favorite chapter. Chapter 5 will be up today!
