Chapter 7: Return To Christophsis
As the Stalker (modified-Venator Destroyer) travels to Christophsis, Matthew stayed in the mess hall with his wrist comlink. He soon contacts Adi Gallia, "This is Master Adi Gallia, is there anything you need?" She asked. "Gallia, it's me Matthew. Are you busy?" Matthew asked, "Oh no, I'm in a shop not far from here" she says. "Okay, I'm was wondering since it bothers me, what happened when you and Master Windu talked?" He asked. Gallia was quiet for a moment, "Gallia, you don't have to answer if it hurts you" He says. "No, it's fine. It was a decade ago, me and him was in a intimate relationship. But as we rise to the ranks of Masters, he felt that the Council was more important than me. Soon we ended our relationship once Anakin was being trained" She says in a sadden tone. Matthew thought for a moment, "Gallia, I'm not going to do anything that will cause some tensions between us, Okay?" he asked. "thank you Matthew, I'm glad we have met" Gallia says. Matthew soon ends the call as his Admiral walks up to him, "Samus, have we arrived to our location" He asked. "Yes, but we have a little issue" she says.
Once they enter the bridge, they notice a much larger Separatist fleet orbiting the planet. "Is this why Anakin and Obi-Wan was out of contact?" Samus says. Matthew shook his head, "No, from the database I read. None of these ships right here can jam communications" Matthew says. Soon Ahsoka walked in, "What's up?" she asked. "Well, we are going in hot. Which means your Shuttle and our gunships are going in" He says. Ahsoka grew excited, "Yes! My first engagement" she exclaimed. As she jumps and dances, Matthew and Samus gave a confused look to each other. Once she's finish, she straighten up. "Okay? As I said, We are flying in hot. So Samus, get our men ready" He ordered, "You got it, sir" Samus says as she went out the bridge, Matthew turns to Ahsoka. "I'll need you to be in the shuttle behind our gunship and fighter support" He ordered. "Yes Master" She says before running to the hanger, "It's General, I'm not a Jedi!" he yells as the door close. Matthew then chuckled for a moment, "That girl has a lot of potential, just hope she can go through it" He says
As the Modified Destroyer drew close to the Blockade, the attack force of 2 LAAT/i, a single LAAT/c carrying a AT-TE, 1 Shuttle, and 30 Fighters flew out the frontal hanger of the Warship. Once everyone was out, the Destroyer began firing on the enemy warships. Destroying a few Frigates and Light Destroyers with super-heated Plasma, soon the fighters began attacking the enemy fighters. Once pass the blockade, Matthew, Daso, and 3 other Clone Troopers prepare their XCOM-built Laser Rifles. Ahsoka got out her seat and checked out their weapons, "What type of blaster is this?" she asked. Matthew smiles as he looks over to her, "Well, it's something that separates us from the rest of the Republic, which explains why our ship can destroy everything" he says. Soon the light turn green and the door opens, "Pilot, what's going on?" he asked. "Sir, Skywalker and Kenobi are in the heated zone and landing there will kill us" the Pilot says. Soon the Matthew and his team ran out the ship, Ahsoka soon followed. "Alright, Samus. What's the situation" Matthew says, "Yes sir. Currently several troopers deployed onto the field is separated across the Crystal City, I'll lead you out" Samus says.
They soon advance through the city, passing through several dead bodies. They soon came across an abandon base, "Sir, this could be Skywalker's base" Daso says. "If this is his base, what happened?" Ahsoka asked, Matthew checked one of the clones. "Some died from gunfire, meaning the droids might have raided this area" he says. The group soon hear clanking coming towards them, everyone turns to the sound weapons ready. Several LR-57 Combat Droids walked around the corner and some came off the ground, all have a bucket like body with two laser cannons. Soon several Droids fired their blaster at them. Everyone dodge for cover and return fire, Ahsoka swings her blade and deflects the blaster bolts. Matthew then switched his Laser rifle for his lightsaber, summoning it. Both Ahsoka and Matthew then charge at them and sliced a few down, Matthew then threw a telekinetic blast at a few of the droids. Destroying them quickly, The team soon relaxed. "Wow, I began to wonder if I should be Skywalker's padawan" Ahsoka says, Matthew chuckles "Well, let see what Yoda says". The team continue to advance, they soon came across a generator shooting up a purple beam. Matthew studies it before turning to Ahsoka, "Ahsoka, place a charge" He orders. "What is it?" Daso asked as she activates the bomb, "A Separatist Shield Generator, It could be the cause of the messed up communications" Matthew says as he turn to Daso. Matthew then turn back to the teenager, "Ahsoka, once we are distant. Press it" He ordered before everyone ran for cover. Once everyone was away from the Generator, Ahsoka pressed the trigger. Destroying the Generator and disabling the shields, soon Matthew's Destroyer flew overhead. "This is General Skywalker, we have taken out the Separatist Forces and are glad to have reinforcements" Anakin says over the comlink. Soon a LAAT/i gunship lands near the team with Captain Rex on board, "Come on, the General is waiting on you" He says.
Back near the assembly area, several Troops marched out of the Acclamators landed nearby. Soon the Gunship carrying Matthew and his team lands, dropping the group off. They was soon met by Obi-Wan and Anakin, "General Hawkins, thank you for coming in such short notice" Obi-Wan says. Matthew nods to them, "If we had known it was another blockade fleet and a massive army, we would have came prepared" Matthew says. Anakin notices Ahsoka next to him, "Whose the youngling?" he asked. "I'm not a youngling, I'm a Padawan. Ahsoka Tano" Ahsoka retorted. Matthew looks to her, "Yes. I was actually her to give her to you, Skywalker" He says. Anakin looked shocked and shook his head, "No no no, Obi-Wan was the one that needed a padawan" Anakin says. Soon a Clone Trooper comes up to them, "Sir, it's for you" He says handing it to Matthew. Yoda soon comes on, "Hawkins, greeting" He says. "General Yoda, I was talking to Skywalker on the padawan situation, but he denies the offer" Matthew says, Yoda thinks for a moment. "Then Ahsoka Tano goes to you, she will" Yoda says, Matthew looks at her as she talks to a few Clones. "Yes sir, I'll make sure she does well" Matthew says, Yoda then turns to Anakin. "You and Kenobi are to head to Teth, you will" he says, "Yes Master" Anakin says. Yoda nods to him before going offline, Matthew then turns to Obi-Wan. "Everything in one week, impressive" Matthew says, "Well, Yoda once says. Everything in the Force happens for a reason, I think you're meant to train the youngling" Obi-Wan says. Matthew turns to Ahsoka, "I guess I am" he says to himself.
