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Once the transport stopped Ryan acted cutting another hole in the bottom of the vehicle and hopping out. He then popped a grade in the hole and crawled like hell. He had just reached under the front transport when the first grenade went off. He then jumped out and ran for cover. Jumping behind a wall he heard the rest of the grades go off causing several of the other vehicles to explode as well. With the chaos going on at the front gate he easily climbed the wall and hopped over the top.

Once he was on the wall he looked round and could see a stairway leading down. He guessed that's where they kept prisoners so he headed round the wall keeping low. Better than he had hoped he heard a few more explosions go off at the front of the base. At which point more battle droids hurried up from the prison area and out the gate. Jumping off the wall he threw a couple of grenades at the gate and ran down the stairs. As soon as he saw droids he began firing taking of most of them before they had chance to react. The others then flew across the room smashing into the wall.

Ryan ran to the bottom of the stairs where he found what was left of the Brightstar crew and the Jedi. "Ryan!" Ahsoka cried "quick get us out of here!" Ryan ran to what looked like the control panel and began searching for a way to open the cages. Then finally he found it realizing them cage by cage. "Good work" Anakin said helping a clone carry hutch out of a cage at the back. He was clearly beaten up in fact all of them were but Hutch was by far the worst totally unconscious and black and blue. "We need to go that won't have gone unnoticed," Ryan said. He then looked round for Kaidan and Anderson or someone from the alliance. Noticing Ryan looking round Anakin stepped forward letting a clone take Hutch's other arm. "They killed most of the crew only keeping officers, diplomats and a few troopers hoping they could brake us. But they took your people and the senator we don't know where or why" Anakin explained to Ryan. "I do" Ryan said "dooku wanted me to get the alliance to turn on the republic but he knew I wouldn't do it without the others. He must be taking them back to their main fortress" Ryan said worried. "Well then lets go get them back he can't have anything good in mind" Anakin said patting Ryan on the shoulder.

After taking the weapons of the downed droids they charged up the steps taking out the few guards left inside the base and the took to the walls taking out the rest of the droids trying to put out the fires. "Wow you really didn't mess around. That's quite a mess" captain marnel laughed. "Thank you" Ryan said with a smile.

At this point they searched the base arming everyone with the blasters they found but no lightsabers were there. "Dooku must have them," Ahsoka said with a grimace. "Fine we take blasters then" Anakin said. They then split into three groups, one took the injured and diplomats then went to a safe spot in the mountains to await pick up. And the other two climbed into one of the remaining transports and headed back the fortress. Just before they were in sight of the fortress the second group jumped out heading into the river that ran along the path.

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Ryan sat in the transport taking deep breaths as it slowed to a stop. Then after a life time it stated moving again. It had worked they had managed to fool the droids. So he stood grenades in hands ready to let fly. When they stopped again he started counting. "One, two, three, four, five, six and then the back door opened and he started throwing. By the time the door was fully open the explosions had already started. At which point he, the clones and the crew charged out shooting like mad. "There's a gap go for the building!" Anakin yelled hopping off of the roof. They ran inside shooting all the way. We're clear the captain shouted and a clone set of a massive explosion from the transport. "Remember the plan each team takes a anti-air gun but stay clear of Dooku" Anakin said. "Yes sir" they all said and split up.

Ryan's team quickly found a security room and after a quick gun battle had control. "Right engineer Renna you and two clones stay here see what you can do to help us as well as get our location to the republic. After we leave stay here and don't let anyone in until I COM you" Ryan ordered pointing out two clones. "Yes sir" the three replied. "The rest of you with me" Ryan ordered and they moved out. It took them a while to reach their target slowed down by the loss of gun power and a few casualties. But once inside they bunkered down for the long battle managing to seal off reinforcements.

Eventually the after two losses they had control of the gunroom. "Good work boys!" Ryan shouted. "Ok Renna what do we do now," Ryan asked over the COM channel. "Well sir you can deactivate it or from what I'm reading in here you can turn off auto target then you could use it to help the republic ships when they arrive" the engineer explained. "Ok can we not just set it to auto fire on separatists?" Ryan questioned. "Sure but that would take time and there no guarantee it wouldn't fire on our ships as well" Renna pointed out. "Ok Renna talk me through getting it to auto fire on everything. The rest of you set up explosives on everything important looking well take out all we can and then blow this place apart" Ryan said and began following Renna's instructions with a captain Rex's help.

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Meanwhile Ahsoka, Barris and Lynx along with the first group snuck into the fortresses upper levels. They quickly found computers and began hacking trying to find information. "I'm in!" Barris said. "Good work, now find out where they are!" Ahsoka said not giving up. "Ryan was right they are here they're in somewhere called the guest quarters. But its heavily guarded in fact it looks like most of the droids left are stationed there" Barris explained. "We'll have to fight our way through" Lynx piped up. "Its too dangerous we'd be wiped out in minutes" Barris said. "Let me see Lynx said looking over Barris's shoulder. Frustrated Barris sat back and let him see. "Well if there are too many I guess we'll have to split them up" Lynx said typing away. "I sent out an order for all droids to head to the east side of the fortress," he said smugly. "What! That's where one of the guns are the team there will be wiped out!" Ahsoka said jumping up. "We need to warn them!" Barris gasped. "Wait I have a better idea you two go rescue the VIPs. I'll Take a few men and slow down the reinforcements heading to the gun," Lynx said. The two girls looked at each other seeing nothing better they agreed.

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Anakin hurried round the fortress letting the force guide him trying to find his and the others lightsabers. He ran past a door when he felt something. He ran back to it and charged in he spotted a lightsaber just laying on the desk "too easy" he smirked pulling it towards him with the force. As he caught it assassin droids jumped down from the ceiling. Anakin jumped to action slashing and cutting the droids down. He then stood catching his breath and smiled he would have to congratulate Hutch on a fine lightsaber later. He searched the room but found no more so moved on lightsaber in hand.

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"Lieutenant sir we have a problem!" Renna suddenly said, "What do you mean!" Ryan asked. "I mean we have a whole bunch of droids inbound!" She said. "Ok get out of there find somewhere safe" Ryan ordered "no can do sir that would mean they would get to you faster and you need more time" Renna pointed out. "Renna don't even think about it you wont stand a chance!" Ryan yelled "sorry sir but you need to take that gun out we are just expendable. It was an honor to meet you sir" Renna said and cut the link. "Renna Renna! Damn it! Get that door open I'm going back" Ryan barked, "sir you'll die" captain Rex said standing in front of the door. "So be it," Ryan growled. "I can't let that happen sir your still a VIP and so I can't let you throw your life away. And before you argue general Skywalker may have given you command but these are my men and they will follow my order" Rex said firmly. "I don't leave men to die!" Ryan yelled "nor do I sir when I have a choice but they have chosen to give their life that's different sir!" Rex replied. Ryan looked round, all the clones looked down not meeting his eye. Ryan yelled in frustration and then went back to retargeting the gun.

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Ahsoka and Barris battled their way through corridor after corridor. They both were tired and had already lost several members of their team. They had stopped to catch their breath when Barris noticed something in the room they were outside of. She opened the door and headed in. Just as Ahsoka called after her she noticed it as well a glint in the light, a lightsaber! Barris picked it up "oh its good to have it back" she said relaxing. Suddenly they heard a scream from the doorway and turned to see one of the crewmembers in paled on a spike from an assassin droid. They both reacted in a heartbeat Ahsoka shooting at it while Barris jumped to action deflecting its blasts. Finally it was defeated the two stood breathless. Then Barris bent down and closed the eyes of the fallen crewman. "May you become one with the force" Ahsoka whispered. They then headed off with their last remaining clone.

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Ryan had just finished with the gun when the banging on the doors started. "Ok everyone protect the gun" Ryan said moving in front of the console. "Rex if we get overwhelmed set off the explosives that is the number one priority" Ryan said head down. "Yes sir but we'll get you out. I made a promise to General Skywalker and I don't go back on my word" Rex said and Ryan nodded in acceptance. They then pitched in helping the other clones with a makeshift barricade.

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Barris and Ahsoka charged into the guest area weapons at the ready. But they found no droids only the alliance members all in cuffs and gaged. They walked into the room and Ahsoka felt the trap coming but it was too late. Count Dooku walked in behind them. "Very impressive younglings I must admit I didn't think you'd make it" Count Dooku said. "I should've known" Ahsoka growled. "Indeed your master sent you to die it seems perhaps he hoped you'd slow me down until he found his lightsaber. A shame because if he wanted it he would have had to come to me anyway" Dooku said pulling it from his robes. Barris suddenly charged him trying to surprise the Count. However he effortlessly deflected and parried every attack she made. "Come on your master should be ashamed" Dooku patronized. "Barris wait let us work together," Ahsoka said. The two then charged together this time and while the Count parried Barris's attack Ahsoka dodged his slash and pulled his robe and part fell to the floor. Barris then unleashed a brutal attack on him forcing him to take a few steps back Ahsoka then reached out and Anakin's lightsaber flew from the Counts robes on the ground into her hand. "Very clever" the Count growled and attacked.

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Ryan and the clones knelt ready fingers on triggers. Then the banging and grinding stopped. Ryan glanced over and saw the gun was now fully charged and hit the button to begin firing. They all herd the gun go off it was defining. Then someone started cutting the door open. "Ready boys" Rex said. When the sparks reached the bottom of the door it flew open they all fired and the blots reflected back. "Hold fire" a voice called out. "Hold fire" Ryan and Rex echoed. They waited still ready to fire when an orange light could then be seen and Lynx walked in through the Smokey door way. "Well hello boys fancy seeing you here" Lynx said with a massive grin Renna walking in behind him.

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Anakin burst into the guest quarters to find Ahsoka and Barris battling Count Dooku. "Ahh look who's finally arrived" Dooku spat. "How about you stop picking on Padawans and face someone your own size" Anakin growled. Ahsoka and Barris jumped back as Anakin jumped in for the attack. The count and Anakin battled at lightning speed so Ahsoka and Barris set about freeing the members of the alliance. Anakin then jumped back throwing Ahsoka hutch's lightsaber and then catching his in return. He then charged the count knocking him through a window and out of the building. "Trooper get these men some blasters and lets get to the rendezvous," Barris said. Just as they were finding weapons from the destroyed droids out side one of the anti-air guns began firing.

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Ryan now joined by Lynx and the rest of Ryan's team were heading for the second gun. "Captain Marnel this is First Lieutenant Ryan do you copy?" Ryan repeated over the COM link. "Lt this is Captain Marnel we've met heavy resistance from the enemy" the captain replied. "Ok help is inbound" Ryan replied. "Right Rex you take Renna and a few others and contact the republic we need a way out of here take three troopers with you" Ryan said. "Sir it might be best if I stay with you I promised general Skywalker id keep you safe" Rex replied. "Don't worry Rexy I'm here now and I can assure you no one will be keeping a closer eye on the Lieutenant than I" lynx said with a wink. Rex sighed and picked three men. Then headed off while Ryan and the others split up hoping to catch the droids off guard.

Ryan was covered in sweat and fighting with everything he had while lynx gave the group cover but it still didn't seem to be enough. No wonder the captain and struggled the droids seemed endless. Forgetting the fact they were mainly sb2 droids making them harder to kill anyway. One of the clones held up a grenade and Ryan nodded. The clone rolled it along the corridor and took most of them out lynx jumping forward and clearing up. Ryan took a deep breath and then jumped up following Lynx to find the captain. They found Marnel in the gunroom but pinned down on all sides. Lynx jumped straight in going for it Ryan and the others charged in behind him taking out any left. "Good work" Ryan said to the team. "Well I had to impress you somehow" lynx laughed Ryan shook his head but couldn't help a smile.

"Ok so Captain Marnel will stay here with the men and me, Lynx and you will go and help the others," Ryan said pointing at one of the arc-troopers. Everyone nodded and split up Captain Marvel helping her engineer retarget the gun, while the rest of her team set explosives and kept watch. Lynx lead the way clearing out most droid guards before Ryan even caught up with him. It was as if the Droids weren't even trying. The three of them came to a stop at a crossroads in the corridor. "This way" Lynx said heading straight. "Wait I think we should go this way" Ryan said moving to the left. "Ryan trust me I'm a Jedi the force is guiding me" Lynx said. "I know but my instincts are screaming at me to go this way. Perhaps the force is guiding me as well I've never been wrong in this kind of situation" Ryan argued. Lynx huffed with frustration. "Please just trust me we need to go this way," Ryan pleaded. "Fine" Lynx agreed and the three of them ran down the left hall.

As they passed a door Ryan felt a tingling at the back of his mind and stopped. "What's wrong?" Lynx asked. "There's something in here" Ryan said moving to the door. "Ryan don't, who knows what's in there it could be a trap" lynx shouted as Ryan grabbed the handle. "Well then step back," Ryan said opening the door. Once inside he found it empty other than a desk with a lightsaber on the desk. Ryan stopped something didn't feel right. So blaster at the ready he double-checked the room. He couldn't see anything so entered slowly as he reached the desk he saw something hidden underneath. He slowly moved round blaster pointed at whatever it was when he realized it was a person cuffed and gaged. Kneeling down he realized it was Dr David. "Dave" Ryan shouted pulling him up and taking off the gag. "Watch out" Dave yelled as he said the words an assassin droid dropped from over the doorway and rushed them knocking the blaster from Ryan's hand. However just as the second spike flew at Ryan Lynx jumped into the room cutting the whole thing in half. "I told you it was a trap," Lynx said with a smirk.