Chapter nine is here I hope it turns out well for all of you readers who are looking forward to this fight. Now then the reason I had this second part is because it would have made chapter eight too long and I didn't want to do that. So I decided to make it two parts so I hope it turns out well.
I am in also a good mood I had just finished going to a convention and met some nice people. I was glad to make some new friends from different places and was able to share some thing with them. Now then for the disclaimer I don't own anything of star wars or the clone wars series just my oc characters and my friends as well. Here it is chapter seven enjoy.
Fighting the General part 2
Hallway (Ahsoka's pov)
"Master can you hear me?" I had tried to contact Anakin or Obi wan for sometime now but didn't get anything till my fifth try when I got a signal thanks to R7.
"Ahsoka you there where are you?" asked Anakin as I was able to patch through to Anakin but barley.
"Michael and I are onboard the enemy ship. It looks like they were targeting him for something and I flew in after him. Now we're stuck onboard the command ship trying to find a way out" I said explaining the situation to Anakin.
"Ahsoka what were you thinking going after Michael? All right listen up Master Secura will arrive soon so we should be able to prevent the ship that you're on from escaping and we will try to damage it enough to keep it from leaving" said Anakin.
"Thank you master we will try to find a way out while you do that" I said glad we won't be going anywhere with the separatist.
"Ahsoka try to find a ship for you two to escape or a escape pod. Once you're both out we will recover you both before the separatist have a chance to recapture you" said Anakin as he explained how we could escape.
"Got it thank you master" I said thanking Anakin.
"Ahsoka also be careful, we don't know who is in charge of the ship and you will be outman by hundreds of battle droids. Don't let your guard down and be safe" said Anakin.
"Got it we'll be fine master" I said turning off the communicator just as Michael came back. "Find anything that can help us off?"
"Their ships aren't design for people to get on but R9 was able to find us some escape pods. But I'm not sure if we should take them and get risk getting hit by the separatist fighters or worse plummet to the ground and possibly crash" said Michael as he explained what he found.
"Don't worry we'll wait first then Master Skywalker will come by and pick us up" I said explaining the plan on our escape.
"First he would need to take out the ships power which will take long...what if we did that?" asked Michael.
"You mean you think we should take out the ship from the inside? Michael that's too risky we could get caught or killed if we try to go for the engine room" I said thinking it would be too risky for us to try and take out the power with all the droids running around.
"I can't believe what I am hearing. Ahsoka Tano is now taking less risks and now wants to wait around doing nothing?" said Michael who sounded shocked by what I said which was actually annoying. "Who are you and what did you do with the real Ahsoka?"
"Ha-ha very funny, I'm serious Michael if their after you then we should try to find somewhere to hide to prevent them from getting to you" I said worried as I remembered back on my dream and seeing Michael be killed by Grievous.
I then realized that what if Grievous was the one after Michael. Most of my premonitions happen sooner than later. The thought of Grievous hurting Michael was the last thing I wanted to see or let happen.
"Ahsoka relax nothing bad will happen as long as we stick together. Look let's just take out the power of the ship then head to the escape pods won't take that long" said Michael trying to reassure me everything would be all right.
"Fine but let's do it quietly and make sure we don't get caught" I said deciding to agree with Michael. The sooner we knock out the ships power and get to the escape pods the sooner we can get off this ship.
"All right then R9 lead the way" said Michael as his astro droid led the way towards the power room carefully so we wouldn't attract any droids.
Bridge
Onboard the bridge General Grievous waited for his guards to bring back the boy and the other jedi. He saw that two more of his ships were destroyed leaving him with only two left. He knew that his reinforcements would take time and that was something he didn't have much of. So he decided to take his fight somewhere else. He contacted one of the separatist bases below and informed them he would arrive when he got the jedis.
Just then one of the droids came in carefully not wanting to be killed by Grievous. "Uh sir we may have found the jedi."
"Where?" asked Grievous as he walked towards the droid who seemed more nervous seeing the metal General approached it.
"Well sir it looks like their heading towards the engine room" said the droid nervously.
"Good send my guards to the engine room. Once the jedi come in to the room close the doors and lock them to prevent them from escaping" ordered Grievous who sounded pleased that his droids actually did something right.
"Roger roger" said the droid as it quickly backed away from the general to give the orders to the other droids.
Engine room (Michael's pov)
We soon arrived to the engine room and saw that there wasn't that many droids around the ship. Heck there wasn't that many droids when we were heading towards the engine room. I looked back and saw Ahsoka seemed worried about something. I was a bit concern for her since she had that dream back on the ship. I was a bit worried about it since she said that this General Grievous guy was the one who killed me.
I had heard of Grievous from Obi wan. He told me that Grievous was the general for the droid army and was a dangerous enemy to face alone. He had defeated many jedi padawans and knights. He even told me how on the planet of Hypori Grievous defeated Jedi Master Shaak Ti, Aayla Secura, three other jedi knights, and almost defeated Master Ki-Adi-Mundi before the clones saved him and Master Secura and Shaak Ti but the others they couldn't.
Master Kenobi did warn me if I ever encounter Grievous that I should try to avoid fighting him at all cost. Ahsoka even agreed with Obi wan since her last encounter with Grievous proved she wasn't ready to face someone like Grievous. But I wasn't worried, what made me worried was if Ahsoka was there then if Grievous did kill me chances were he would do the same to Ahsoka. Which was something I wasn't going to allow to happen even if she did foresaw it I would make sure it never happens.
"All right we go in destroy the power and then run towards the escape pod" said Ahsoka as she was crutched down along with me behind her looking over the corner of the engine room.
"Sounds good let's do this" I said as we slowly made our way towards the engine room. Ahsoka entered the room first then me. Both our astro droids stayed behind making sure no one was behind us. Ahsoka walked in front of me looking at the size of the engine of the ship while I was trying to figure out a way to destroy the engine.
"Let's see we could always use the force to break it out of here. But that would take too long so maybe we should just lift something heavy and throw it at the engine. What do you say any of those ideas sound good to you Ahsoka?" I asked.
Ahsoka didn't respond she was thinking about something. Something that didn't feel right about where they were. Strange usually these kinds of rooms are well protected and have their doors closed so why is it…[gasp] unless it's a. Ahsoka soon stopped and turned to Michael quickly.
"Michael it's a trap" said Ahsoka as the doors near her closed quickly. Acting on instinct she used the force push to throw Michael out of the room just before it closed.
I got up quickly trying to open the door but it was shut tight. "Ahsoka you there answer me" I said pounding through the door trying to hear Ahsoka.
"I'm here don't worry get out of here I'll be fine" said Ahsoka as she yelled through the door. Just then four Magna guards appeared behind her and activated their electro staffs. Ahsoka saw this and activated her lightsaber.
"Ahsoka I just heard your lightsaber activated what's going on?" I said now worried about her.
"Just go Michael get out of here before they catch you too" yelled Ahsoka as she got on the defensive waiting for the guards to make their move.
"Damn it Ahsoka I'm not leaving you behind just hang on I'll…" I stopped when R9 and R7 beeped towards me as I turned around I saw two Magna guards with their elector staffs waiting for me. I knew I didn't have much of a choice so I activated my lightsaber and charged at them.
First one I tried to slash then the second one I blocked its attack. They then began to strike down on me from all different directions but I blocked them all. I kicked one away then tried to take out the other but soon the second one came back in and both were becoming a pain to beat. I blocked one but didn't have time to stop the other as its staff hit me on the side. It hurt a bit but I didn't have time to think about it because the first one kicked me in the gut and threw me towards the wall.
I looked up and saw them coming towards me. R9 and R7 came charging in and shock the droids with somekind of teaser. It stopped the guards but soon they kicked both R9 and R7 away but that moment of distraction gave me my chance. I got up and jumped over the droids just as they turn their backs to me and I sliced them in half then cut off their heads to destroy them.
I checked on R9 and R7 glad to see their all right till I remembered Ahsoka. I ran towards the door and used the force to force it open. I then saw Ahsoka was gone leaving only two of the guards defeated. I felt a bit worried now because they took Ahsoka and I was also concern if she was all right or not. I looked over to see one of the doors was open so I ran towards the door with R9 and R7 rolling right behind me as I tried to catch up to Ahsoka before they took her to who I hope wasn't in charge of this ship.
Hanger Bay (Ahsoka's pov)
Grievous was in the flight deck getting his ship ready for takeoff when two if his guards came by holding who he hoped was the jedi. But as then dropped the jedi he soon saw it wasn't the boy but he did recognize who it was.
I soon began to open my eyes and saw that I had cuffs on my wrists. I soon heard metal clanking and before I had a chance to move I felt a pair of cold metal hands wrap around my neck and lifted me up. Then I felt the same chill running down my spine when I had that dream earlier. Only this time this wasn't a dream it was real.
"Well what do we have here? If it isn't Skywalker's little padawans, I'm surprise that our paths have cross again after what happened last time" said Grievous as he lifted Ahsoka up holding her by the neck.
"I should have guessed you were behind this Grievous. Invading someone's home and hurting innocent people. That sounds like something a coward like you would do" I said trying to not look or sound intimidated.
"I see you have yet to master the art of respect young one. Well it doesn't matter since you're here I can very much guess your friend got away from my other guards. Which means he will be on his way to try and save you from me" said Grievous.
I was relief that Michael was alive and wasn't captured but didn't like what Grievous said about Michael trying to come and save me. I was hoping he would but I hoped he doesn't if it meant him fighting Grievous.
"Put this brat on one of the transport ships and let's get down to the planet" said Grievous as he threw Ahsoka towards his magna guards giving them their order. The guards nodded and began to drag Ahsoka towards the transport ship with Grievous leaving behind a small communicator on the floor before he got the ship and headed down to the planet.
(Michael's pov)
I soon arrived to the flight deck where I saw it was empty all except a Belbullab-22 starfighter (same fighter Grievous uses). I felt a bit mad at myself thinking I took a wrong turn when R7 was near the starfighter saying it found something. I walked over and saw it was a small communicator. I turned it on and saw it was a metal cybernetic looking droid who I assumed was General Grievous.
"Greeting young jedi I am glad to see you arrived to the hanger bay without any problems I hope" said Grievous as he coughed a bit.
"So you're General Grievous huh? I was expecting someone more intimidating and scarier looking than you" I said trying to show no signs of anger towards him.
"I would watch your tongue if I were you boy. Unless you want your little friend here to get hurt" said Grievous as she showed Ahsoka near him on her knees with two magna guards behind her as they began to shock her with their staffs.
"Ahsoka!" I shouted as I heard Ahsoka scream in pain from the guards electrocuting her. "What do you want Grievous?" I asked a little angry that Grievous was hurting Ahsoka.
"I wish to fight you boy. I have defeated Skywalker's padawan in the past and now I wish to fight and defeat Kenobi's padawan" said Grievous as he gave his reason on what he wanted. "Meet me down here on the planet; there is a separatist base where I will be waiting for your arrival. No droids shall harm you and come alone or else she will die" said Grievous as the guards electrocuted her some more.
"I'll come just leave her alone" I said demanding that grievous stopped hurting Ahsoka.
"Then come quickly or else" said Grievous as he turned off the communicator with the last image I saw was him hitting Ahsoka from behind on her lekku.
I sighed and knew what I had to do. I looked at the nearby ship and had to go after them. I turned to R9 and R7 to give them their orders. "Guys listen up head to the escape pods and meet me down bellow. Once you're down there contact Master Kenobi and Skywalker and have them catch up with us" I said as I took out my communicator and handed it to R9. I placed a small tracking device on my belt so they could track me and headed towards the ship activated it and flew down to the planet.
Ryloth (Ahsoka's pov)
My head was hurting and I didn't know why. I soon began to open my eyes a bit but saw nothing but a blur. I tried to get up but felt my arms were tied from behind. I tried to speak but felt something was on my mouth. I soon was able to see just a bit and saw that I was in somekind of facility. I looked outside and it look like I was in space because it was dark out and the stars were out. But soon I didn't feel like I was on a ship instead I got up as best I could to see a mountain. I was able to tell I was on a planet, Ryloth was my best guess. Then memories began to flash all around my head and soon I remembered what happened.
"I see your awake then" I looked over and saw where the voice came from. I saw Grievous approach me and I could tell he was loving what he was seeing. Me on the ground all tied up with something covering my mouth preventing me from speaking. "Oh don't you like the little device I pit around your mouth?" said Grievous in a mocking tone. "Well get used to it little one, because until your friend arrives that's the only thing that will keep your yap shut" said Grievous as he walked away from me.
But I didn't bother to try and say anything. When he said my friend I knew who he meant. Which is what made me worried, I looked around the room from the platform to where Grievous was I recognize the room and realized we were in the same room from my dream. I knew if Michael came he would be killed just like in my dream. I soon felt sad thinking back seeing Michael die over and over again in my mind. I didn't know why I felt this way for Michael. He is my friend but for some reason he felt more like a friend to me. I felt like I...then I soon realized that the reason I felt this way was maybe I like him.
That's ridiculous Ahsoka you can't love him you only met him three months ago. Besides you're a jedi and jedis cannot form attachments or fall in love it's against the rules. I knew in my mind I couldn't be in love with Michael, but when I am around him I feel different, I feel happy and safe with him. He always helped me out whenever I was down like during the attack on Felucia. I began to think back on that day where we landed on Felucia to try to keep the separatist from taking over it. That day ended not so well for all of us...mostly me.
Felucia
It was on Felucia months ago where the separatist have began their invasion on the planet. The jedi council send Master Kenobi, Michael, Master Skywalker, and me to the planet to stop the separatist. Michael stayed with Master Kenobi and Skywalker to assist them while I was given my own garrison of troops and a Juggernaught Turbo-tank to go on jungle patrol. So far everything was going well for us well at least for me. I didn't know at the time that the separatist were giving Master Skywalker, Kenobi, and Michael a lot of trouble. So much trouble that their forces were slowly losing which caused republic reinforcements to arrive led by Master Plo Koon to come and help us. They broke through the blockade of separatist ships and came down on gunships to get us off the planet. I didn't know it was that bad since my troops and I weren't having that much trouble. From what Michael told me it really was.
Michael was near the AT-TE tanks defending them while Anakin and Obi wan were on the other side blocking the blasters from the battle droids. While Anakin and Obi-wan were fighting off the droids, a flaming Vulture Droid starts spinning towards the two Jedi.
"Master look out!" shouted Michael as Obi wan grabbed Anakin and led him away from the vulture droid just as it hit the ground and turned one of the AT-TE tank on its side.
"That was close" said Anakin seeing how close they were almost killed.
"If those fighters made it through then our gunships can't be far behind" said Obi wan as he and Anakin continued blocking the blasters with Michael heading towards them.
"Shouldn't Ahsoka have returned from her jungle patrol?" asked Michael as he blocked the blasters along with Anakin and Obi wan.
"I'll try and contact her. Ahsoka Where are you?" asked Obi wan as he tried to contact Ahsoka.
"About eight clicks west master" I said as I was blocking some of the blasters from the droids shooting as us. I was on the Juggernaut tank with all my men on the ground pushing the enemy back. At that time I felt like we were winning and that if I kept going we would beat the separatist. Boy how wrong was I about to be.
Just then, about three gunships landed in front of the Jedi and clones and they all began getting aboard. "We're coming to get you, we need to retreat" said Obi wan as he entered the gunship with Anakin coming towards him and Michael going in the other gunship.
"What? But they're running away I can break through" I said in disbelieve that we were leaving just as I was winning.
"They're running to regroup with the main force" said Obi wan as he argued with Ahsoka to get her forces out of there.
"Master Skywalker always says "never let up when the tinnies are on the run"" I said refusing to leave.
"You are putting your troop's lives in danger young one; you will get on this gunship when we arrive" said Obi wan just as Anakin got onboard.
"Master let me go pick her up she'll listen to me" said Michael volunteering to get Ahsoka.
"Fine just be careful Michael" said Obi wan giving his padawan permission to get Ahsoka.
"What's Ahsoka doing?" asked Anakin as he asked what his padawan was up to.
"Following your teachings" said Obi wan.
"Is she winning?" asked Anakin.
" For now Michael said he would get her so let's hope he convinces her in time to get out" said Obi wan.
The gunship Michael was on took off and made its way to Ahsoka's position, who was on the turbo-tank deflecting laser fire. "She's not stopping sir" said Rex as he was onboard the gunship with Michael.
"Land in front of her" said Michael telling the pilot to get infront of Ahsoka. The pilot did as he was told and landed the gunship in front of Ahsoka's tank, making her mad.
"What are you doing?" I asked angry that Michael was blocking us.
"Ahsoka get in the gunship now" said Michael as the rest of the clones were getting inside.
"Can't you see they're retreating" I said trying to move Michael's ship out of the way.
"You and your men are about to overrun Ahsoka your just not seeing it" said Michael as he tried to convince me to get onboard. "Ahsoka trust me now come on."
I looked away for a second then nodded. I jumped on the gunship as it was taking off I saw more droids coming in from the sides of the jungle destroying my tank. I was surprise that Michael was right and now I felt bad that I yelled at him for it. As we got back onboard the ship Obi wan was mad at me for disobeying him as did Anakin but just a bit. I knew once we arrived to the jedi temple I was going to get in trouble. Looking back at it now I think I deserved the punishment I was going to get.
But before my punishment Michael came by my room to try and cheer me up. I heard him knock on my door so I went over to open it and saw Michael standing there. "Hey you wanna talk?" asked Michael. I nodded and let him inside my room. I sat on my bed as he stood by the wall looking at me. "You okay?" Michael asked.
I sighed and knew I wasn't because of what happened. "I am in trouble Michael. I should have listen to Master Kenobi. I couldn't believe I let my success and pride get the best of me. If you hadn't arrived in time...I would have been dead" I said looking down on the floor in shame. I let my stupid pride get the best of me and almost cost me my life. I really owed Michael for what he did.
"Don't blame yourself Ahsoka, these things happen sometimes the only thing that should matter is that you're alive and nothing else bad happened" said Michael as he walked over towards me and sat down next to me. "Well except now you have to deal with what the jedi council will say but I guess that's the price we pay for success huh?"
"Thanks Michael that really helps" I said sarcastically as I laid back on my bed trying to think of what I would say to the council.
"Sorry but you shouldn't worry too much about it Ahsoka you'll do fine I know it. And if you want I'll go with you when you meet the council and help in anyway I can" said Michael as he tried to cheer me up.
"Thank you Michael that's nice of you to do but I need to accept my punishment alone. I'll be fine" I said sitting back up and glad Michael came to talk to me.
"You're welcome and you know what whenever me or Zach feel let down there is one thing we can do to help us" said Michael as he pulled me in and gave me a hug.
I blush slightly by what he was doing. I wanted to say something but for some reason I didn't because it felt great what Michael was doing. Michael soon let go of the hug and had a smile on his face which I return as well. "Feel better now?" Michael asked.
"Yes I do thank you Michael" I said smiling towards Michael.
Present
I knew since that day I felt something towards him and knew that forming attachments is against the jedi rules. The jedi had always told us that forming attachments or falling for someone can lead you down the dark side path and turn you evil. But yet Michael and Zach formed attachments for their master and it didn't lead them down the dark side after she died. What if the code is wrong, what if falling for someone won't lead to the dark side. I had always followed the rules in the past never breaking them, but when I joined Master Skywalker the rules to me never seemed fair for some of us.
I then knew if I was in love with Michael then I only hope he feels the same way. But soon I realized something when I thought of Michael which made me remember the dream I had. If Michael does come to try and save me he will be killed by Grievous. I knew Michael was strong but he isn't strong enough against someone like Grievous. The only thing I hoped for is he doesn't come because if he dies like in my dream I would never forgive myself. Michael please don't come I don't want you to die because of me. Was what I was thinking not wanting to Michael to die because of me.
Ryloth (Michael's pov)
I saw the separatist base and saw I wasn't being shot at which meant Grievous is keeping his word. Which was a surprise to me seeing Grievous keeping his word. I soon landed on the base and I saw two magna guards approached me. I held my guard but saw that they were going to lead me towards where Grievous was. I still had my hand on my lightsaber not taking my eye off the guards and kept another eye out for any droids nearby. But I saw that most of the droids were not here so I guessed they were somewhere else fighting. I didn't care though this meant I would have less distraction and less droids to fight.
As we walked I began to think of if Ahsoka was okay or not. I could sense she was, she was hurt but was alive. It's strange when we first met I felt something towards her. I didn't know what it was so I ignored it. But over these last few months those feelings began to grow to something more than just being friends with her. I felt like we formed a bond between us that has helped me her whenever she was troubled by something or if she was all right or not. As we continued to walk I began to think more about this till I realize what these feelings meant. I love her, I can't believe it I only met her months ago yet it feels like forever. But I can't feel this way it's against the rules yet a part of me doesn't seem to care.
I mentally sighed knowing this could be a problem. It has already caused me problems, I am walking towards the room where the monster that has killed many jedi both young and old and where he was my friend...the person I love. Where the only way to save her is to either ask him to release her and lets us both go free which will never happen. And the other is to fight him which seems to be the only choice I have. Can I really beat him, I know using my hand to hand moves won't be useful against someone like him leaving only my force and lightsaber skills. But will it be enough? That left me with one move I could use against him but do I really want to use it against Grievous with Ahsoka in the room? This was a tough decision for me, there is two moves our master taught us that not many jedi can use or master properly. One a force repulse which can be master but takes time, and the other a jedi cannot use because they say it is a power only a sith uses. But I don't have much of a choice at the moment. My only hope to defeat him was to either fight him and hope my skills will be enough or use this move and hope it brings him down.
Chapter nine is done and yes I am going to stop here till the next chapter where it will lead to the fight. Don't you hate it when the writers do that? Just when things were starting to look good the chapter ends saying till the next chapter. Hate it myself when I read other stories. But I don't hate it when I do it. Anyhoo the next chapter will be up soon just need to get some things done first. Please leave some reviews and tell me what you think of the chapter. See you all next time bye.
Jason: Man this story is becoming fast popular I am impress.
Michael: It is impressive my good sir but still I wish you just get me to fight Grievous already.
Jason: Hey...shut up. You will fight Grievous but later need to get some things done first.
Ahsoka: Well hurry up I want to know what happens next.
Jason: Silent woman I will get it ready when I feel like it.
Michael: Just don't take too long okay?
Jason: Relax boy I will get it done soon.
Michael: Boy? I'm 18 I ain't no boy.
Jason: Whatever see you all next time and take care bye.
