I'm currently watching Rising Malevolence while writing this, trying to find a way to add Revan. Hopefully most of the dialogue will remain unchanged. I won't be writing any chapter summaries about what'll happen at least until another chapter centered around him.
THE CLONE STARFLEET IS UNDER SEIGE!
DOZENS OF REPUBLIC WARSHIPS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED IN MERCILESS SURPRISE ATTACKS THAT LEAVE NO SURVIVORS.
RUMORS SPREAD OF A TERRIBLE NEW SEPARATIST WEAPON.
IN THE FACE OF GROWING FEAR, THE JEDI COUNCIL SENDS MASTER PLO KOON TO HUNT DOWN THE MENACE BEFORE IT STRIKES AGAIN...
Obi-Wan sighed for the fifteenth time in half an hour. His padawan's attempts to convince him to join Anakin and Ahsoka on their mission were becoming tiresome. He sighed again, noticing his padawan was about to come up with another reason to let him go. 'He's starting to remind me of Anakin.', he thought with a small grimace, but also fondly...
"Please master?" Revan knew he was bordering on whining and begging, but could care less right now, all he wanted was some time with Ahsoka. 'Blast! I've probably got 10-15 minutes left before Ahsoka leaves, better convince him fast.' he thought with worry, "I mean it'd be the perfect opportunity to get some hands on experience in battle and the Separatists, plus I finally got my lightsaber to stop exploding." he said, igniting his violet colored lightsaber. Two days ago he finally constructed his lightsaber, unfortunately he kept getting a part of it in the wrong place, and it would explode a few seconds later. Fortunately however there was no major damage, only a scorch mark on the ground outside, destroyed dining table and the destruction of a few training remotes.
Obi-Wan let out a defeated sigh, "Very well, then." he conceded, "But, you are to listen to Anakin in my stead. Even if his plans are similar to what I've told you about him in the past." he said to be clear with some worry in his voice at the end. "Thank you, master." Revan said with relieved smile, "I'd better hurry before they leave." he said before turning around and sprinting in the opposite direction, "Thanks again, master!" he yelled mid-sprint from the other end of the corridor. 'Hopefully he doesn't get into any trouble by himself, or does anything Anakin-like...' were Obi-Wan's last worry filled thoughts before continuing down the corridor.
Still sprinting, and making sure he was going in the right direction. Revan kept thinking they already left, 'Why the hell is the docking bay on so far away!? At this rate they'll be gone by the time I get there!' he thought gritting his teeth in anger. Not even realizing said anger was causing parts of the walls and floors to crack. Still wrapped up in those thoughts, he failed to notice that he already entered the hanger, slamming into someone and knocking them both down. "Watch where the f-! Ahsoka?!" his anger vanished when he realized who it was and was replaced with joy and guilt. "Sorry for slamming into and almost snapping at you." he apologized, "It's fine, really." she said accepting his outstretched hand, still in a bit of shock at how he caught her by surprise and mostly at the look of anger that was in his eyes before he realized it was her, not to mention the anger radiating off him. 'I just hope whatever made him angry, doesn't happen again.' she thought with a small shudder.
"So what brings you here? Couldn't let me leave without saying goodbye, huh?" she asked with a teasing smirk, Revan blushed a bit, 'So that's how she wants to play it, huh? Well, two can play that game.' he thought mirroring her smirk before leaning in beside her ear, causing the smirk on her face to vanish. Before whispering his reply, "Well normally I would come and give my favorite togruta a proper goodbye, but this time I'll be there right beside you." backing up to see her entire face flushed. Ahsoka was glad Anakin decided to come back out of the freighter at the moment, and interrupt before Revan tried something else.
"Revan! Good to see you bud." Anakin greeted his friend, before briefly turning his attention to his lightsaber, "I see you've finally got it to stop exploding.", "Yep, Finally got all the pieces where there supposed to be." he replied, before continuing, "That reminds me. I've been allowed to accompany you two on this mission." he said with a smile. "That's good. Some hands on experience will definitely help, take it from me." Anakin replied with a similar smile. Ahsoka was happy Revan was coming with them and couldn't keep her mouth from forming into a smile, until she had to remind herself attachment was forbidden. They landed on the Resolute and took off towards the Bith system ready to lend a hand to Master Koon should he need it.
Aboard the command ship, Revan was impressed by Star Destroyers. A few moments later they got a transmission from Master Koon, "Kotoya, Master Plo." Ahsoka greeted warmly, "Kotoya, little 'Soka." he greeted back warmly, "How's the hunt for the mystery weapon going?" Anakin then asked. "We've tracked it to Abregado system, we need reinforcements." he replied. "I'll have to ask the council, Master Plo. I was given strict orders to protect our staging area." Anakin replied before the transmission started cutting off, "Master Plo?! What's happening?!" Ahsoka asked with worry, unfortunately it was cut off before he could hear the end of her sentence. Revan could practically see the worry rolling off her, he wanted to comfort her. He looked at Anakin briefly and ended up remembering Luminara's words: 'Revan... attachment is forbidden.' he ultimately decided not to.
A few minutes later after some failed attempts at contacting Master Plo, the three Jedi were making their way off the bridge when Ahsoka spoke up, "You heard Master Plo. He needs our support, we have to go help him.", "We have to see what the council decides first. This is an important meeting Ahsoka, remember be mindful and speak only when spoken to." Anakin replied sternly, "Don't I always." she replied with a hint of sarcasm. "Same goes for you." he said to Revan just as sternly, said teen couldn't help what came out of his mouth nor the tone it was said in, "Yeah, I know. I don't need a lecture!" glaring at Anakin near the end of his sentence, said Jedi and his padawan were shocked at their friends tone of voice. Anakin decided they needed to focus on talking to the council. Ahsoka was now worried for her friend as well as Master Plo. Revan had thankfully calmed down, but was surprised he felt no guilt for snapping at Anakin. 'I'm probably just tired...' he thought, thinking it was nothing big, just before entering the communication room.
He was a bit surprised Chancellor Palpatine was in on the conversation. Windu was already speaking, "This mystery weapon has struck in a dozen systems, it disappeared without a trace.", "We cannot afford to lose anymore ships, my friends." the chancellor then spoke up before turning his attention to Anakin, and asking with a smile, "Ah, Master Skywalker have you had any success in finding General Grievous' secret weapon?" Anakin pressed one of the buttons, "Master Plo was here in the Abregado system, when we lost contact. We've had no further contact with General Plo Koon, the absence of distress beacons indicates that his fleet was..." he was hesitant to finish while seeing the look on Ahsoka's face, before giving her a sad look and finishing. But not before Revan had gently grasped her hand and moved their intertwined hands behind her to keep the others from seeing, "That his fleet was destroyed like the others, we are about to prepare a rescue mission.", "Hasn't clone intelligence reported this weapon never leaves any survivors?" the chancellor asked. Obi-Wan spoke up for the first time, "The Separatists are being unusually tidy. They don't want any witnesses." Master Yoda finally spoke, "Tragic are these losses, but prevent more. We must." Revan gave Ahsoka's hand another reassuring squeeze. Windu then spoke again, "All our battle groups will be reassigned to guard our supply convoys. Including yours Skywalker. I'm afraid we can't risk anymore ships with a rescue mission.".
'This is bantha shit!' Revan thought in anger while letting go of Ahsoka's hand, said girl then spoke out of turn, "Wait! Just because there haven't been any survivors before, doesn't mean there won't be any this time." Revan nodded his and spoke up in agreement, "I'm with Ahsoka on this. I mean come on there's still a chance the wreckage has survivors." he flinched a bit from his masters scolding look indicating they'll talk later. Ahsoka however was glad someone was on her side, "Boldly spoken for two so young." the chancellor said, "She is learning from Anakin." Obi-Wan said before turning his attention to his apprentice, and raising an eyebrow, "You haven't forgotten my instructions have you?" he asked, "No, Master. However you once told me: easier said than done." Revan said with a small smile, which his master returned. "Excuse my padawan." Anakin apologized with a scolding tone directed at Ahsoka, before turning his attention back, "We will deploy. As you've instructed, master." he said before the viewer cut out.
Ahsoka and Revan turned and started walking out, before Anakin called to her a bit harshly, "Ahsoka!", "If anyone could survive, Master Plo could!" she insisted before continuing, "I don't understand why-!" Anakin cut her off, "What you don't understand is Jedi protocol, or you place. My young padawan." he said with a scolding tone. "Your one to talk." Revan said challengingly, "Excuse me?" Anakin asked in disbelief, "Obi-Wan told me about how you endangered Senator Amidala's life, by taking her to Geonosis after you were told to remain on Naboo. So wouldn't that be breaking Jedi protocol or not learning your place?" he asked with a mocking eyebrow raise. Ahsoka was happy that Revan defended her but became concerned her master and friend were going to start coming at each others throats and decided to mend things now, "Guys. Stop, before you ruin your friendship." they realized she was right, Revan apologized first, "I shouldn't have said that, I was just trying to defend Ahsoka.", "It's my fault as well, I pushed back" Anakin said apologizing to him, Revan was a bit miffed Anakin didn't apologize to Ahsoka but decided to drop it. Admiral Yularen walked a few second later, "Admiral. We'll split up our ships to maximize our defense area. I'll scout ahead for enemy activity." Anakin instructed, "Isn't that risky, with the mystery weapon still out there?" Yularen asked concerned, "It might be, but I know you won't argue my orders." Anakin said giving a small scolding stare at Ahsoka, who looked at the ground. "Come on Snips, Revan." he said gesturing them to follow.
They headed straight for the hanger and boarded the Twilight, just as they left Anakin turned his attention to Artoo and asked, "Set those new coordinates Artoo?" Artoo gave affirmative beep, Ahsoka then decided to apologize, "Master, I should tell you why I spoke up before-" Anakin cut her off before she could continue, "You don't have to explain anything.", Ahsoka looked a bit downcast at his reply, Revan gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder and smile. Which she returned, while starting to feel better. Anakin pulled the lever and they jumped to lightspeed, a few minutes later they exited hyperspace int the system, Master Koon was supposedly still in. Ahsoka was at one of the side consoles, "Revan could you-" she then noticed him napping in the co-pilot chair, "Okay... Artoo set up the scanner, modulate for incoming 'mystery' weapons. she said turning to the astromech, "No, R2 tune the scanners for life forms." Anakin said redirecting the droid, "Why would we scan for life forms to spot an enemy weapon probably just filled with... battle droids? The Abregado system!" she realized, then continued with an accusatory tone, "So it's okay when you don't follow what the council says!", "Doing what the Jedi Council says, that's one thing. How we go about doing it, that's another. That's what I'm trying to teach you my young padawan." he said partially defending himself but mostly trying to teach her well in his own way. "So you always meant to come out here for survivors?" she asked, glad he was finally on her side, "Lives are in danger Ahsoka, we can't just turn our backs on them." he said with the intent to help, "That's what I said back in the briefing room!" she exclaimed startling Revan a bit, "Wha? What's going on?" he asked still half asleep, "Nothing go back to sleep." Ahsoka said, "Don't have to tell me twice..." he mumbled, passing out again. "Anyways. I know, but the way you said it was wrong. Hurry up, switch on the illuminator." he asked, "We haven't got much time before the fleet misses us." she said smiling at the thought of finding her friend.
A few minutes later they flying through the debris field, Ahsoka was in the co-pilot seat checking the scanners with R2, Revan had briefly woken and moved to his old temporary room in order to sleep again, "The scanners are practically useless." she complained mildly before asking the astromech, "Got anything on the emergency channel R2?", Anakin spoke up with some hesitation in his voice "Now Ahsoka, we might find something you don't want to find.", "I know master, but I have to believe." she said with hope, "How do you know Master Plo anyway?" he asked curiously, "He's one of my oldest friends." she told him before continuing, "It was Master Plo Koon who found me, and brought me to the temple where I belonged." she confirmed, before saddening a bit, "Now he's lost, so I thought. Maybe I could find him.", "Wow, really?" Revan asked with surprise in his voice, with a small smile she said, "Yep.", he mirrored her smile before sitting down, R2 beeped, "Incoming transmission master." she said straightening up a bit, Obi-Wan appeared on the viewer, "Anakin, where are you?" he asked, 'Judging from his tone, I'd say he already knows.' Revan thought to himself, praying he wouldn't get another scolding look from his master. "Hello master." Anakin replied a bit nervous before continuing, "We made a quick stop in the Abregado system." he finished trying to make it sound like not a big deal, "You have other orders." Obi-Wan said a bit scoldingly, "It was my idea Master Obi-Wan." Ahsoka said trying to take the blame, "Oh I'm sure." he replied not believing her at all, he turned his attention back to Anakin before asking, "Well, have you found any survivors?", said person replied, "No, you were right. The Separatists don't want any witnesses.", "All the more reason for you to rejoin the defensive escorts. We need you, Anakin. You're going to miss the rendezvous with the fleet if you don't hurry." Obi-Wan replied insistently, Anakin conceded, "I know Master. We're on our way." Ahsoka looked downcast, Revan wanted to do something to make her feel better, but couldn't much with Anakin here. Anakin apologized, "I'm sorry Ahsoka." R2 then started beeping, the three turned their attention to the droid before Anakin asked, "What is it R2?", R2 beeped again, Ahsoka then responded while pressing buttons, "R2 thinks he's got something on the emergency channel.", "Can he trace it?" Anakin asked, "Let's get going!" she exclaimed with a smile, Revan was glad she was feeling better.
R2 beeped after a bit of searching, the brought up his projector showing the debris field, ""Are we still picking up that signal?" Anakin asked Ahsoka, "Yes, but why aren't we finding anybody?" she asked him, Revan could sense her becoming sad again and had to fight the urge to hug her. Anakin replied, "I don't know Ahsoka, I don't know...", Revan spoke up, "It'll be fine Ahsoka, it's like you said: if anyone could survive, Master Plo could." She felt a bit better after that. Ahsoka then decided to attempt making contact, "Is there anyone out there? This is Ahsoka Tano. Can anyone hear me?" she asked getting nothing, she tried again, "Is there anyone out there? Come in. This is Ahsoka Tano." still getting nothing she turned to R2, "R2, see if you can boost the reception." she said, R2 beeped again while she groaned loudly, "Patience." Anakin said trying to calm her before continuing, "We're trying to boost the power. Hang on.", Anakin turned the viewer on when it started to beep, Chancellor Palpatine appeared, "Anakin, the council is furious. Why have you left your post?" he asked, Anakin replied, "I decided we couldn't just give up on Master Plo Koon.", "A noble gesture, Anakin. But the council feels your daring may put others in danger. Please, listen to me Anakin. Return at once." the chancellor ordered, Anakin replied with a bit of reluctance in his voice, "Yes Excellency." the viewer cut out, Ahsoka got a look of realization, "Time to go you two.", "We have to stay!" she exclaimed suddenly, startling Revan a bit at her outburst, "Ahsoka, I want to believe Master Plo is alive but-" he started before she interrupted him, "I know he's alive! I can sense it!" 'Man, she can get worked up fast when she wants to.' Revan thought with a small smirk, she then turned the ship hard right, Anakin yelled her name out in surprise, R2 beeped in surprise, and Revan gripped his seat out of fear from falling out, before strapping himself in.
Anakin guided the ship to where Ahsoka sensed Master Plo, she immediately noticed him and some of his troops, "There they are!" she exclaimed, happy they had found him, "Ready tow cable." Anakin responded, she got up to ready the cable. Revan was glad she wouldn't be feeling sad anymore, now that they found Master Plo, "Cable ready, master." she confirmed, Anakin pressed a button on the console, deploying the cable, Ahsoka and Revan were already waiting in the small hanger for the pod to enter, Anakin came through the door just as the pod settled inside, two clones slipped off the top, groaning when they hit the ground, 'Why the hell were they on TOP of the pod?' Revan thought, finding it bizarre, before Ahsoka spoke, "Come on, hurry!" she yelled to the two behind her while running to Master Plo, Anakin and Revan on her heels, "Are you okay Master Plo?" she asked worried for her friend, kneeling beside him, "There's someone in the pod." she said looking up briefly, Revan used the Force to remove the viewport, while Anakin helped the clone stand, the Twilight's medical droid walked in, "Will they be alright?" he asked the droid, "The pressure suits offer some protection, but they require a medical frigate for recovery. I will stabilize them sir." it replied, Ahsoka then spoke to Master Plo, "Your men are safe now.", he turned his attention to Anakin and asked, "Tell me, were there any survivors?", "We couldn't find anybody else." he replied apologetically, "The hunters must have destroyed the rest." Master Plo realized with a bit of mournfulness, "I'm sorry, Master Plo..." she apologized before hugging him, he returned the hug.
The four made their way back to the cockpit, Master Plo then told them what happened, "We tracked the mystery weapon to this system, that is when we found out it was an ion cannon.", "An ion cannon?" Ahsoka asked curiously, "Ion cannons are a form of armament that fires ionized particles capable of disrupting electronic systems." Revan replied with a small smile at his show of intelligence, the other three just looked at him mildly surprised, "What? I know stuff." he said a bit defensively, Master Plo gave Revan an impressed look before simplifying it, "In other words. A weapon that neutralizes all power to our ships, leaving the targets defenseless." the scanner started to pick up something, the three younger Jedi sat down in their seats before Anakin looked at the scanner, "There's a massive vessel approaching." he said confirming what the scanner picked up, "Shut down the power systems before they detect us!" Master Plo exclaimed while quickly shutting down the power, the Twilight immediately started to drift, Artoo beeped, "The droid!" he exclaimed, realizing the astromech would give them away, "Sorry little guy." Ahsoka apologized, while Revan ran over, "Don't worry bud, we'll turn you back on once were safe again." he said before switching Artoo off, he ran up next to Master Plo, turning his attention outside, immediately noticing the giant ship, 'I wonder if it's too late to retreat...' he thought starting to panic as it got closer.
"That is one big, cruiser crusher..." Ahsoka mumbled, "Took the words right outta my mouth..." Revan mumbled back, agreeing with her, the four watched as it passed by without noticing them, 'This'll all be for nothing if they see us...' he thought to himself once more, unfortunately the droids on the giant ship seemed to have indeed noticed them and was turning around, Anakin then said with a bit of worry, exactly what Revan was thinking, "They're coming back.", Master Plo replied with worry, "Are all the systems shut down?", the medical droid walked, " Is there a problem sir?" it asked, "We forgot to shut off the medical droid." Ahsoka said starting to worry more, Anakin immediately turned his attention back to the console and started pressing buttons to start the ship up again, "We've got to get the power back on now!" he called to them, they all started flipping switches and pressing buttons, "May I be of assistance?' the droid asked, "No thanks! Just get in the back, and take care of the clones!" he ordered the droid, "That is my programming, sir." it replied before leaving, "Come on, we've gotta get out of here!" he said, "I know! I know!" Ahsoka exclaimed, he then attempted to get them away from the massive ship, "R2, program the navicomputer! Be ready to get us out of here!" he called behind him, before Ahsoka reminded him, "You forgot, we turned him off!", Revan ran over and turned him back on, R2 beeped a question, "Not yet, bud. Hold on." he replied before running back, "Artoo, program the hyperdrive!" she said quickly, the droid plugged in and beeped another question, "Anywhere! Hurry!" Ahsoka and Revan yelled at the same time. "Master?" she asked sounding very worried, Anakin kept weaving through the debris field, R2 beeped at them indicating the hyperdrive was ready, "We're clear!" she confirmed, Anakin pulled the lever and a second later the were in hyperspace.
Revan let out a relived sigh and said, "That was close.", the other three nodded in agreement, a little while later they were back aboard the Resolute, Revan and Ahsoka had already exited the ship and were checking on R2, Anakin and a one of the clones, were just exiting and having a small talk, "Thanks for getting us out of there in one piece General Skywalker." he thanked, "You have my padawan to thank for that, and of course Obi-Wan's." he said gesturing to Ahsoka and Revan, the latter gave a small salute to the clone, who returned the gesture, "She always said you guys would pull through." he finished, "General Plo said someone would come for us, we're glad he was right." the clone finished thankful, Master Plo walked up behind him and turned his attention to Anakin, "Skywalker, it is time to give our report to the council.", "Right, the council report." Artt beeped a bit, Anakin stopped walking and turned his attention to the teens, "Come on, you two.", "You want me there? I figured because of before-" she started to reply with uncertainty, before Anakin cut her off, "Ahsoka, through it all you never gave up. You did a great job." he said praising her before continuing with some humor, "But if I'm getting in trouble for this, you're gonna share some of the blame too. So come on, let's go." Revan gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder and a soft smile, she mirrored the smile before turning her attention back to Anakin, and replying with smile still on her face, "Right beside you, master." unbeknownst to them, Anakin gave another hidden smile at their little moment. As the three made their way to the briefing room, Revan was once again in thought.
'Man, what a crazy day. Tomorrow is bound to be even CRAZIER. We'll probably launch an assault against that thing or something.' he then frowned, 'I did it again... MULTIPLE times! I have to fight my love for Ahsoka, If I don't I could get expelled if the council ever found out... Maybe cutting up battle droids tomorrow will help fight my feelings.' he gave a long mental sigh, 'I hope...' were his last thoughts before the door closed behind him.
Rising Malevolence is now finished and I started it two days ago. With that being said don't expect Shadow of Malevolence for at least a week.
