Hey guys welcome back for the next chapter of The Assassin: The Shadow Of Desric. On the last chapter our assassins finally met the rebels and are now ready to start their training. But do you think these rebels are ready for the coming war? We'll soon see. Disney has the rights to Star Wars while I have the rights to my OCs. Alright folks let's start with the show.

The Training Begins

Jungle

After Aaron and his friends met with Steela in the dark jungle, the young assassin had tol the rebel that he and his friends were on Onderon to help her and her fellow rebels to take back their home land. Without a hesitation, Steele agreed accepted their offer and soon took Aaron and his friends to the rebel base where they would meet the rest of the insurgency.

After hours of walking through the dense jungle, Aaron and his friends walk through numerous logs that lid on the ground and moved around large leaves that blocked their path. And after walking through the jungle for so long, the group soon sees the sun coming over the horizon. They feel the sun's energy slowly warm their bodies and drink it's healthy radiation.

While Steela was at the head of the group, leading them to her hidden rebel base, Aaron looks behind him and sees a rider and two dalgo walking right behind them.

When he looked at the two animals he soon remembers the joy he felt when he had his own animal to ride on as well. It was a varactyl named Tarek. He remembers the first day he met Tarek, when he used to work on the farm and he and his varactyl would ride together to work on the farm. But that was before Desric and his assassins attacked his farm and village. Before he could remember any painful memories, he snaps back into reality and realizes that all that is in the past now. But in his mind he would love to grab a saddle and strap it on a dalgo, just for old time's sake.

While they walk through the jungle, Steela places her hand up to stop the group in their tracks and looks around to see if anything is different than usual. She moves her head from left to right and sees nothing. She nods at Aaron and his friends to signal them to move forward.

It isn't until later that everyone sees several rupings appear in the distance. As they spread their unusual wings, they begin to fly toward the group where they land on top of stone pillars that act as the entrance to the rebel base. Aaron looks up and sees a rider standing on top of the ruping and realizes that it is the same guy who contacted the Jedi about their situation.

Rebel Base

As they arrive at the base, Aaron notices that this base was not that different from what he was expecting. When he heard that these rebels needed their help, he was expecting some kind of base that resembled to a bunker of some sort. Instead, the base they were walking into was just the remains of an ancient bunker that must have been destroyed long ago.

While they walk into the base, all of Aaron's friends get a good look at the rebels they were going to have to train. As they walk, Aaron get's a quick look at multiple spots within the base and notices that these rebels have very limited ammo, they look like they also have few rations, and they look like they have had a bit too much to drink.

Derric also looks around the base and notices that some of the rebels are a bit unprepared because he saw some of them play card games on some crates, while he saw others playing arm wrestling tournaments. "So these are the rebels we're going to have to train?" Derric asked, unpleased that some of these rebels were unfit for duty. "They don't seem much."

"That's why we're here Derric." Aaron replied. "Remember when we were in their boots before we got our training."

"Oh I remember that. And sometimes I wish I hadn't." Derric said to his friend as he begins to remember all the intense training Desric put him through when he, Aaron, and Grace, were still recuits when the they were part of The Order Of Assassins. None of them had forgotten all the training they went through, all the punches they were given, all the scars they have from the lashes they got from the whip, when Desric was molding them into stone cold killers.

Despite the training, it worked. After all the training they received, they were made full-fledged assassins. But now that the assassins are no more, they can use some of the training they were taught, and teach these rebels a thing or two on how to hit the droids like an assassin.

As they all continued to walk toward the center of the base, Aaron looks up above and sees the rider he saw at the entrance fly toward them before he lands his ruping right in front of the group. As the rider lands the ruping, Aaron sees this large creature land in front of him, he gets a good look at this majestic creature.

He first notices how large this creature really is when he sees that this animal is more than fourteen feet tall and has a large wingspan. When he looks at the animal's wings, he notices that this creature has very flat fingers that are probably used for grabbing onto cliffs and buildings while also using them to fly. He then looks at the head of the creaure and sees that the animal has a very elongated mouth with two eyes both sides of its head.

When he looked at the ruping dead in the eye, he saw the animal give off a very aggressive hiss before it showed its very sharp teeth. But the rider on its back rubs his hand on the ruping's head to calm it down before the rider climbs down its back.

When Aaron saw the connection between the rider and the animal, he remembers how good it felt when he had his own animal when he used to work on the farm before he became an assassin. He remembers the strong bond he had with his varactyl and how his friend was able to rescue him when he was in danger. I got to ride one of those before we leave. Aaron thought to himself as he was very eager to ride one those flying animals before he and his friends left Onderon.

In the past he has operated many vehicles, such as his own ship, a few speeders, and some fighters, but he never has ridden an animal ever since he lost his family. After seeing how graceful this creature is, and how they reminded him of his varactyl on Saleucami, he wanted to learn how to ride one of those animals before their mission was over.

As Aaron approaches to greet, the rider, several rebels place their hands on their blasters and quickly aim their weapons at every member of Shadow Squad. Aaron looks behind him and sees Grace place her hand on her pistol while Derric and the girls, are prepared to unsheathe their sabers. "Wait." Aaron said to his team, telling them not to attack these rebels because it would only end with their butts getting handed to them.

"Hold your fire men." The rider of the ruping said before the rebels retracted their blasters which calmed every member of Aaron's team. The rider walks over to Aaron and extends his hand. "Commander Carter, I presume?"

"At your service." Aaron said before he shook the rebel's hand before he introduced his team to the rebels. "This is Commander Nalto and Commander Cameran." He said when to the rebel when he pointed to Derric and Grace. "And this is Commander Tano and Commander Offee."

"Please to meet you." Ahsoka said before she and Barriss both bowed their heads toward the rebel.

The rebel gives the Jedi a slight nod before he introduces himself. "We're looking forward to taking the fight to the droids." He said to Aaron' s team.

"Yes." Aaron said to the rebel. "All in good time."

"I'm Saw, Saw Gerrera." The rebel said as Aaron had already knew about the rebel's name when he received his message on Felucia.

"He fashins himself as our leader…" Steela said before she gave Saw a small pucn to the arm. "…although no one elected him."

"Well for now…we are in charge." Aaron said to the two rebels. He watches the two rebels look at each other and look back at him before giving Aaron a slight nod, showing him that he had permission to take control over this rebellion. Aaron looks at Saw and asks the rebel leader. "Do you guys have a control room or something?"

"We have a small room where we keep our holotable." He replied.

"That'll do." Aaron said before he gave his first official order to Saw. "Gather all your men and have them meet their, we have much to do." Saw nods at Aaron's order and leaves to get every rebel on their feet, awake, and sober, before they meet with Aaron and his team.

Later

A few minutes after Aaron told Saw to assemble every rebel to a small room where Aaron and his team would be able to debrief every rebel about the training they are about to receive from this team of special ops. While all the rebels continue to walk into the destroyed room, Aaron, Derric, and Grace get a good look at every single rebel. Derric then asks his friend, "So how are we going to do this Aaron? We've never done this before. Ever."

"I have to agree with Derric on this one, Aaron." Grace said as she too shares the same concerns with Derric. "We've done this before. Sure we've led clones and other soldiers, but we've never had to teach a group of untrained soldiers."

"Just let me do the talking, okay." Aaron said in a calm manner.

After Aaron saw a few more rebels enter their small room, he looks around and sees several rebels standing in front of him, while also noticing a few sitting on their dalgos and rupings. Aaron looks over at Saw and Steela and asks, "Is this all of them." He then sees the both of them reply with a slight nod.

Aaron then builds up the courage to walk in front of all the rebels. What am I gonna say? He thought to himself as he had never led a group of untrained soldiers before. While he walks in front of the rebels he hears whispers coming from the crowd. He can't hear what they are saying but he thinks that these rebels are concerned that their small insurgency is being led by outsiders.

Mom, Dad, Tyra, give me the strength to get through this mission. Aaron said to his late family, in his thoughts, hoping that they were watching over him right now and would give him all the strength he needed to help these rebels reclaim their home. "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls." Aaron said to the rebels. "I am here to help you reclaim your world. For the time I am here, I will tech you how to hit the droids fast and hard. But in order to do that, we are going to have to work together as one. In time I will share you my secrets in how to single handily take down a small band of droids. My team and I will teach you how to attack the droids when you are inside and outside Iziz."

Aaron takes a small pause before he continues his speech. "Our enemy is weak, but there are a lot of them. When you are outside Iziz, you will learn how to attack a large force of droids. You will learn how to use your surroundings to your advantage. And you will learn how to take out a tank, using your wits." Aaron then grabs a blaster and holds it in front of the rebels. "But when you are in the city you will not need these. These blasters are loud and unpredictable. These are the weapons the droids use and will get you killed. In good time I will teach how to disappear in front of the droids. I will show you how to become a ghost and how attack the droids like one. And I will teach you how to be swift as the night and deadly as the dawn."

"The only way I can guarantee your safety is if you listen to everything my team and I tell you." Aaron said. "Follow our orders, and you may survive this. Ignore them, and you will be dead within three days. If you want me to teach you, then grab your blasters and hold them up high."

After Aaron asked the rebels if they wanted him and his team to train them, every rebel around him looked beside their feet and grabbed their blasters and held them high, showing him that they are ready to learn his secrets on how to drive the droids out of their home. Aaron looks around and also sees Saw and Steela grab their blasters, as well, before they hold them up high. "Very well." Aaron said. "Grab your gear and follow Derric. He'll take it from here." The rebels soon grab their weapons and ammo before Derric leads them near the jungle to start their training.

After Aaron gave his little speech, Aaron sees Ahsoka walking over to her friend Lux. Aaron loks at Grace beside him and gives her a nod before the two walk over to Lux and Ahsoka.

"Lux!" Ahsoka said to her old friend. "It's good to see you again."

"It's good to see you too Ahsoka." The young rebel said to the young padawan. Lux looks beside Ahsoka and sees Aaron standing right next to her. "It's an honor to meet you Commander Carter. I've heard many great things about you."

"The honor is mine." Aaron said, showing that he was honored to meet one of Ahsoka's old friends. Aaron then extends his hand out to shake Lux's hand before the two men shook.

Ahsoka then asks Lux, "I didn't realize you had such strong ties to Onderon."

"Onderon is my home." Lux said to his new friends. "My mother represented it in the senate."

Grace looks beside Lux and sees Steela walk beside him. "Your voice is strong, just like hers was."

"Have you reconsidered rejoining the Republic Senate?" Ahsoka asked.

"Even if we do take back Onderon, it won't change how I feel." Lux stared. "I'm not fighting for the Republic."

"Well what matters now is that we need each other. Just like we did on Carlac." Ahsoka said. As soon as she mentioned Carlac, Aaron remembers the report he read when he found out the two of them kissed each other. This made him feel a bit jealous.

But Aaron was not as jealous as the person standing next to him, because Grace was getting a lot more jealous than Aaron right now. The reason why, is because she has feeling for Lux. She didn't know how this happened but once she saw Lux, she was head over heals for him. She steps into the conversation to get his attention. "Carlac? What happened on Carlac?"

"Yeah what happened on Carlac?' Seetla also asked.

"She is the reason why I'm here, and not with Deathwatch." Lux said to the girls.

"Really?" Steela said in an almost jealous tone.

"What he means is…" Ahsoka said before Lux finished her sentence.

"Ahsoka saved me from making a terrible mistake." Lux said to his friend before he left with Aaron to discuss other things.

After he left the three girls, Steela walks over to Ahsoka. "Lux obviously thinks highly of you."

"Looks like so." Ahsoka said.

"Who wouldn't?" Grace asked. "She's one of the best members of this team."

Steela looks at the two girls and sees that Grace's attention is a little focused on Lux. She then says to the both of them, "Let's hope that respect is well founded."

After Steela made her little comment she leaves the two girls and walks over to see what the boys are up to. As she leaves, Grace figures out what Steela's last comment meant. Did that girl just threatened me?! She thought in her head.

After a brief moment, Ahsoka and grace look at each with confused looks before they walk over to Aaron to start training these rebels in how to defend themselves from the Separatists. But little did they know that no one noticed a small probe droid recording their every movement. The droid hides deep within the jungle and continues to monitor the rebel's whereabouts as it sends the information to Iziz.

Oh boy. This does not look good for the rebels. So what did you guys think about this chapter? Will Grace and Steela get along? Do you think Aaron can train these rebels well? Or will they all fall apart? I look forward to seeing you guys next week for another new chapter of The Assassin: The Shadow Of Desric!