ello, peoples of the earth!

Happy Friday, guys! Thank you Zenkid100, Lux's Sister, Sukila, katierosefun, alexhacker39, and CaylithTheGolden for reviewing! Typically I hate it when my tablet keeps beeping with email alerts, but when I checked and saw you guys had reviewed, any annoyed feelings I had morphed into happiness. Thank you. :)

In answer to Lux's Sister's question: Not quite. Ahsoka is not going to return in this series (although she might show up when Order 66 comes around) like she did in the Begin Again series. So yeah. Sorry to disappoint.

Now, without further ado, I present Chapter 6 of Bad Blood. Hope y'all enjoy! :)

Obi-Wan and Kira hurried outside onto the platform that held Tipoca City above the treacherous waves and raced toward the barracks. A few clones that stood outside acting as lookouts waved them inside.

Kira hadn't kept her eyes off the platform for long, as she did not wish to slip off and fall, but she was horrified at the destruction she had seen. Crumbling buildings and cracked platforms had met her eyes as she'd run through the rain, and she couldn't help but imagine how the lives of the Kaminoans that used those things had been torn apart with the city.

"Kira?"

Obi-Wan's voice snapped Kira out of her thoughts. Looking up, she noticed that the door was still open. She mentally facepalmed as she pressed the button to close it.

Cody stood next to Obi-Wan, his helmet tucked under his arm. He looked exhausted. "We've done everything we can," he said just as Kira joined them. "The Kaminoans ordered us to send out all the men we can, but they need rest. We're losing many men in this battle, General."

Obi-Wan nodded gravely. "We are grateful for everything you've done. Are there any fresh men ready to mobilize?"

Cody perked up slightly. "I managed to keep back a few squadrons," he reported.

"Good. We'll have to do this in rotations," Obi-Wan said. "Call back a few squadrons and send in the fresh troops. I'm sure your men are aching to take back their home."

That earned a smile. "That they are, General," Cody said. "They practically begged me to allow them to go out on the field."

"And we'll send in another commander," Obi-Wan said. "You look like you could use some rest yourself, Cody."

Cody tried to protest. "But sir -"

"No buts. Get some rest, and that's an order."

Kira grinned as Cody gave up the fight, knowing it was futile to argue with Obi-Wan. "No worries, Cody," she said. "You'll be back out there turning the clankers to scrap metal in no time."

Cody gave Kira a quick salute. "Thanks, kid." Then he left to climb into a bunk.

Obi-Wan sighed a little, betraying that he was tired as well. However, Kira knew that he would not admit that he was tired or feeling unwell unless it was a dire situation, and even then he might need some prodding. "Master? Are you all right?" she asked.

"Of course, Kira," Obi-Wan replied, as Kira suspected he would.

The Padawan stood up a little straighter. "Maybe you should get some rest, too, Master," she said. "I could lead the new troops until you're feeling better."

"It's quite a tempting offer," Obi-Wan said, smiling a little. "But I'm afraid you need to stay behind, my young apprentice. Things tend to happen in a war zone, as you well know, and we'll need fresh commanders, especially in an emergency. I'll contact you when it's time for you to return to the field."

As much as Kira wanted to push a little more, she held her tongue. "Yes, Master," she said.

Obi-Wan stood from the bench on which he had been sitting. "Your time will come. In the meantime, you should get some rest as well. Don't worry about me or the clones, all right?"

"I'll try, Master."

"Do or do not, Kira. There is no try."

Kira shook her head at the saying and waved to her Master as he pulled on his cloak and made his way back outside into the pouring rain. He waved back before the door slid shut behind him.

Kira knew she should stay alert in case the Separatists tried to take the barracks, but after a few hours of waiting, it was only natural for her to feel at least a little sleepy. Cody, now awake and well-rested, tried to interest her in a game of dejarik, but Kira declined. Instead, she fiddled with her comlink as she waited for news and listened to the clones' small talk.

Cody sighed as he seated himself beside Kira, who drew her knees up to her chest. "You've got to relax, kid," he said. "They'll be fine."

Kira glanced up. "Look who's talking," she retorted. "I can sense your concern, you know."

"I'm talking to both of us."

Kira glanced out the window just as a drill crashed into another part of the facility. She frowned. She knew for a fact that there was nothing important over there - well, nothing that the Separatists would want. There were no plans or DNA for them to steal, so why would they deploy a unit of droids to hold that area?

Cody followed her gaze. "What is it?" he asked.

Kira shook her head. "Nothing," she said. Then she changed her mind. "What's over there, Cody?"

"In the south quadrant? The generators that keep Tipoca City from sinking."

Kira thought for a moment. "Is there any reason the droids would go over there?"

"None that I can think of."

Kira would've said more if her comlink hadn't gone off right at that moment. She hurriedly pressed the button as she sat up. "Kira here."

"Commander Narro," Trapper answered. "We're bringing the General back. He's in no position to fight right now."

"What happened?"

"He fell over the side into the water. He's fine, but he needs to rest and get some nutrients into his system."

"Of course. I'll be ready when you return."

"Gather some fresh troops as well. There's a squad coming back with us."

"Copy that. Kira out." Kira shut off the comlink and looked up at Cody. "You heard him," she said. "Help me round up the troops. It's time to get the clankers off Kamino once and for all."

Cody grinned. "It would be my pleasure, Commander."

By the time Kira and Cody had prepared the men, the door hissed open and admitted Obi-Wan's squadron. Trapper had one arm around Obi-Wan's waist to hold him up. The general was soaking wet.

"Oh, Master," Kira murmured, rushing to help Obi-Wan to the bench. He tried to wave her off, but she wasn't having that. She didn't let go of him until he was settled on the bench, and a clone, Crys, peeled off Obi-Wan's dripping cloak. Kira handed her own cloak to Trapper, who stood nearby. "Once General Kenobi dries off, please give him that to help him warm up."

"Yes, ma'am."

As much as Kira suddenly did not like the idea of leaving the barracks, where she could watch over Obi-Wan, she knew she had a job to do. So after saying goodbye to her Master and appointing Trapper to help keep an eye on him, Kira led the next squad outside into the pouring rain, Cody marching at her side.

The squad reclaimed Obi-Wan's old post at the DNA chambers. The troopers that had been left behind to keep the area secure were obviously relieved when Kira granted them leave to return to the barracks, even though she had to practically order one or two to return.

The clones' loyalty was admirable, but there was good reason for their relief. Droids kept coming in waves; Kira was surprised that the guards had not been overwhelmed by the sheer number of clankers. Luckily, a lightsaber, rested troops, and big guns made their task much easier.

"Twenty-four," Cody said smugly as his blaster rendered the last droid of the wave useless.

Kira rolled her eyes. "I thought we agreed not to do that anymore."

"Come on," Cody said, grinning. "Don't tell me you weren't counting."

Kira sighed in reply but answered Cody's implied question. "Thirty-one."

"Liar."

Kira pretended to be offended. "Cody, you wound me!" she cried, dramatically flinging a hand over her forehead. Clones nearby chuckled at the display.

Cody strapped his blaster into his holster. "Fine. You won and I bruised your ego." Ignoring Kira's overly exaggerated gasp, he continued, "So we'll call it even."

"Deal." Kira became serious again as she glanced around at the clones that had been killed during the battle.

Cody looked up from his dead brothers. "Droids at two o'clock!" he shouted, snapping Kira's - and the clones' - attention back to the corridor. Flashes of blue and red began to whiz past, and Kira turned her head to make certain the door to the DNA chambers was shut.

"Eat laser, clankers!" a clone yelled as he shot down six droids in a row. This impressive display caught the attention of the droids, who began to turn their fire on the clone. Kira took the oppurtunity to call on the Force and leap right in front of the droids. She gave the front line a cheerful wave before swinging her lightsaber and cutting the heads off the droids closest to her in one neat swipe.

A terrible creaking noise startled both sides, and Kira had just enough time to puzzle over what could possibly be making that noise before the floor under her cracked in two. She shrieked as she fell and luckily grabbed onto the edge just in time to escape death. The remaining droids fell through the crack, too, but they were not as lucky and crashed into the churning waves below.

"Commander!" A strong hand grabbed Kira's wrist and held her steady while she pulled herself up with her other hand. When she looked up, she saw it was Cody that had rescued her.

"Thank you," Kira said, her legs a little shaky. She quickly figured out that it wasn't the adrenaline rush that was leaving her unsteady. More cracks spread throughout the floor, and while she didn't know why this part of the facility was breaking apart, she knew she had to get the men - and the DNA - out.

A crack appeared in front of the door to the DNA chamber. Kira panicked. "The DNA!" she exclaimed, beginning to head that way.

A clone Kira knew as Threepwood suddenly emerged from the chamber, the DNA vial in his hand, just in time to hear Kira's cry. "Looking for something, Commander?" he called. He tossed the vial to Kira, who easily caught it with one hand.

The next minute the floor had fallen out from under Threepwood, and he fell onto his back and slid toward the gaping hole that was tearing the platform in half. Kira and other clones were in a similar predicament, for they struggled to regain their footing as their side of the platform began to rise up and turn into a steep slope.

Kira was able to use the Force to make it to the door, which she left open. She concentrated and used the Force to lift up the nearest clone and levitate him to the door. He struggled the entire way but relaxed when he saw that it was just his Commander trying to help out.

Then Kira repeated the process with several other clones that couldn't seem to reach the magnetic clamps on their boots. Cody and many of the others didn't need her help, as they were able to reach the door on their own.

Once everyone was safe, Kira pressed the button and shut the door. Then she turned to Cody. "A Separatist drill didn't cause that."

Cody shook his head. "No, ma'am. If someone wanted to sink Tipoca City, though, they could switch off the generator. But I don't think the Seppies would attempt to try that stunt when so many of their droids are here."

"And that's what they were counting on," Kira said slowly, remembering the drill that had broken into the generator area. She turned to the other men. "We're heading to the generators. Someone thought it would be funny to turn off the gravity supports." She placed a hand on her lightsaber. "We need to let them know that this is not a joke."

The clones were more than eager. "Sir, yes, sir!" they replied.

With that, the group began to move.

More battle scenes. Bleh.

Kira: That's why it took you so long to finish the chapter, right?

Me: Yup. Now I'm behind schedule.

Kira: Cheer up, Amy! It's Friday!

Me: Oh, that's right! IT'S FRIDAY, FRIDAY, GOTTA GET DOWN ON -

Obi-Wan: Ahem.

Me: Bad time?

Cadena: Yeah.

Anakin: No Rebecca Black, please! I'm trying to read!

Me: YOU, reading!?

Cadena: Don't get your hopes up. It's just an instruction manual to some remote control thingy he ordered.

Me: That explains the bill Mum got from Amazon! ANAKIN!? Did you hack into my mother's Amazon account?

Anakin: Maybe!

Me: -_-

Kira: If you makes you feel any better, I'll do the review notice.

Me: Really? You'd do that?

Kira: Sure. Please review if you liked it, hated it, or wanted to light it up and watch it burn. Thanks in advance!

Me: You're so nice. Do you want to pick the song today?

Cadena: Hey, she did it last time!

Me: Well, she was nice to me today.

Kira: *scrolling through tablet* Ooh, how about this one?

Tablet: I'm in heaven when you kiss me, heaven when you kiss me, you were sent to me from wonderland...

Me: Thanks for clicking in, peoples! May the Force be with you always!

Kira: Isn't this song classified as bubblegum pop?

Me: SHH! They don't need to know that!