Alright you know whats coming, WAR! We are about to see what our resident human can do. As promised in the last chapter i will be posting like like crazy this month, because i write to dam much. So lets see what you think of this.
Welcome to War
Togoria
Devin Smith Pov
I woke up the next morning with my groin hurting like someone kicked it. I wonder why it hurts, but the two ladies sleeping in my arms told me or rather reminded me everything that I needed to know. These two are beautiful and skillful in their own way, but I be dammed if I be around when both are in heat again. It went all night with these two…needless to say I won't be doing anything like that anytime soon. Then I got a blast of a massive migraine, I thought sex was supposed to relieve stress not cause it, oh well. I thought about getting up but it was quickly dissuaded when I found my legs wrapped up by their tails. So rather hurting them trying to get up I just laid back down. It wasn't like I was uncomfortable anyway, it just let being wrapped in a blanket, two warm, beautiful blankets, yea. I caught a glance at the time to find that it was still early, like six in the morning early. According to intel the republic will begin the invasion in another four hours so we have a little time, even then since they are not expecting them to make it planet side we don't have to worry about much even still. So I just decided to go on ahead and close my eyes for a little while longer.
Two hours later
Celene Pov
I woke up feeling refreshed, and happy, because I am fully satisfied last night, or maybe I'm just full still. I smiled at that fact, but I have to say I was surprise that Devin lasted as long as he did. For a second there he looks like he was about to faint, but he managed to pull through, though I think we definitely overdid it a little. Poor thing is probably going to be hurting all day. I noticed that Kanira was starting to wake up. "Morning Kanira, sleep well?" She yawns a little then responded. "Celene, after what went on last night, how could I not." She smiled mischievously and I just had to laugh. "Fair enough. Though I think we may have broken him last night." "We broke him? Are you sure it wasn't the other way around? I swear how did you, someone who avoided having a mate, ended up with the perfect partner." "Don't ask me, I don't know. But I think its best we get ready." I suggested since we are about to be in a war. "If I can, my legs still feel numb." "I know; I might have to give him a 'reward' for a job well done." "Let me know when so I can give my 'reward' as well." We both laughed at a possible repeat of last night. In the meantime, we both got up and took a shower, it was kind of weird to be showering with the queen but this might be my new norm for here on, so I just accepted and went about my business. Afterwards I got my armor and weapons on, as well as my blaster on. Even if I'm not expected to be in a fight I like to be prepared anyway, and to that end I made sure everyone both inside the city and out are ready to resist anyone who breaks through our ships. Kanira decides to put on under armor, and then puts on her royal gown on. I hope she not planning to fight as well, in any event she will be the well protected, for half the royal guards are going to be protecting her. We have approximately 1 hour left to get to the war room, to oversee the fight, I should probably wake up Devin. As if on cue I hear him groaning as he was waking up.
Devin Smith Pov
I notice that I was now alone in bed, I saw that the time was now nine in the morning so I had to get up and get dressed. I grabbed a spare change of clothes and headed for the shower, but then I noticed Celene standing at the bedroom door, staring. "Morning sleepy." She greeted. "Morning beautiful, did you and Kanira sleep well?" "We should be asking you that since you woke up so late." "I would have been up before both of you, but you two thought wrapping my legs up would be a good idea." She laughs at that, I shake my head and went into the shower. When I came out I got my clothes on and went out to the living area to get my armor on. We all made our way to the War room, as we were walking I notice that the Guards have been moving busily all over the place, probably Celene doing. All that was left was to wait for them, then our intel indicated that the republic fleet just went into hyperspace.
Shaak Ti Pov
We are now in route to Togoria, we should be arriving in thirty minutes. Me and Luminara are down in the hanger briefing our team of troopers of the plan. Once we make past the enemy fleet, we are to head towards the capital city of Caross. The city will be too heavily defended to drop in so we will have to drop down outside of the city and make our way on foot. Our goal, is to capture their leader to force them into surrender. If we do this right, we will win this. But my mind was still plague by this force pressure I'm feeling. I was then approached by Luminara. "Master Shaak Ti, I'm guessing your feeling that pressure as well." "Indeed, I worry what it may be." "We will soon find out." "We will be exiting hyperspace soon, let's get going." With that being said, we got to our dropship while others got to their fighters. I opened the radio chatter so I can know what is going on and hear the orders when there are given. We dropped out of hyperspace and the comm system came on. "Launch all fighters" Master Plo commanded. All fighters took off. It didn't take long for the shooting to start. From what I'm told we outnumber them, but they are putting up a hard fight. I spent the next ten minutes listening to brave soldiers die. Some of them I personally gave guidance too, even though they were made to fight it hurt me to see such lives lost in this insufferable war. Then a message came through, "This is Wolf leader, we have broken through their lines." "Copy that wolf leader, All dropships launch." Plo commanded as our ship took off. It was a rough ride, almost as though we are invading Geonosis again. We breached the atmosphere finally and they opened the blast shields. My group was supposed to have eighty dropships and only half of them made it. I prayed that they may find peace in the force. We touched down and set up a perimeter while the rest are unloading our supplies. Our walkers had to land a couple mile back and should be in the area soon.
Asajj Ventress Pov
Well, well if it isn't miss prime and proper. I thought they had her holed up in Kamino training more cannon fodders. Oh and look, even that pesky Jedi here, last time I saw her was on the ship with Anakin's pet. Oh how I wanted to reintroduce myself, but I think I will watch the show see where it goes.
Devin Smith Pov
Dammed Republic were stronger than I gave them credit for. Even if the trap was sprung they still got through. I had Celene protect Kanira while I took our soldiers to the battle group near us. We then spotted the Republic's forces and stopped a good distance away. According to reports of the forward scouts there was approximately one thousand two hundred metal men, including two Jedi. We easily outnumber them 2:1 but best not take any chances, I told a commander to take half of the soldiers and circle around to the other side, as soon as everyone is in position to attack, while I follow through. He nodded and proceed with his orders. This is my chance to prove that I can command an army just like anyone else. Ill prove it to them, and to myself, because quite frankly I'm scared shitless.
Shaak Ti
I keep feeling a presence here but they don't show themselves. One I can recognize as Asajj as her force pressure is ever unsteady. But the other, it's both calm and frantic, it is deafening to point I almost failed to realized that the atmosphere here is too quiet, then I heard the cracks of twigs and rustling of grass. Out of nowhere we were suddenly under fire, they wasted no time getting to us. But then we were attacked from behind, caught in a kill zone. Me and Luminara had to act quickly, so we activated our lightsabers. I confronted the ones up front, while Luminara covered the rear. It became clear that we were outnumbered, and we were losing troopers fast. "We see you're in a bit of a bind, would you like some assistance master Jedi." A command trooper call in. "Your timing is perfect, set your guns to the top of ridge in front of me and fire." "Roger that." It didn't take long to see the forces get blown away in the surprise attack, what little that didn't get killed retreated to a better position. This is a good opportunity to break off and storm the city while Luminara finished up here. "Thank you for that, proceed to target destination, I will meet up with you soon." "Roger that, stay safe." I ran up to Luminara to give her the news. "I'm going to take some clones and push ahead to the palace do you think you can finish up here?" "It won't be a problem, thanks to our friends the playing field is back in our favor, but you should hurry I got an update from our fleet and it's not looking too good." "I will try and be swift then. May the force be with you." As I said that I made I led the troopers to the walkers while some stayed behind with Luminara to finish up the skirmish. If we are fortunate we will be at the city in ten minutes, and capture it in twenty. But it may be half the time if I don't make haste. As we ran through the forest we came across a Jedi Starfighter, but who did it belong too I wonder. I will have to investigate when we complete our mission, if we succeed.
Devin Smith Pov
Dame it they have tanks, and more importantly those thing has a fucking long range, if those things are still in the area, we are fucked, I am fucked. Shit, Shit, Shit, I guess now I know why I didn't enlist in the army before, because you have to be insane to do this shit. I can't do it, I just can't, whatever made me think I could in the first place, maybe I should just leave. "Such potential and you would waste it." A voice spoke in my head, I looked around hoping it was someone who was talking to me. "Use your anger, build it, channel it, and unleash it. Let it help you destroy your enemies." As soon as he finished talking I had a headache, but it didn't hurt. But it felt like I was more focused, I can sense more around me. I was so entranced by this feeling that I didn't notice my men staring at we. "Sir. Sir! What are your orders." I looked around, some I saw worry and other I saw disgust, like they knew I couldn't cut it. Well here's a chance to prove them wrong. I drew my swords, "We are going in, full frontal assault, think you can keep up?" They look at each other confused, but then they got their weapons ready. "We are right behind you sir." I jump from behind cover and towards the advancing Republic, a hail of blaster fire coming at me. But for some reason or another I was able to see their trajectory and dodge them. I sliced through one clone, spinning around to stab another one. I dodge a couple more blaster fire and jumped into the air, landing in front of another swiping at their feet knocking him over then killed him. It was like they were standing still, but more than that I know what to do like I have done this before. By the time I knew it I have killed over fifty of them and my men are close behind follow the opening I have made. Then I saw one of the Jedi running up towards me, and try to slice me with her lightsaber, luckily I had good reflexes otherwise I would have been killed easily. I blocked her lightsaber with the sword Celene gave me, and I had to say I breathe a little easier when it didn't break, but I had no time to celebrate as she attacked mercilessly. At first I couldn't do nothing but block, then I learned how to repel. I could not best her but I kept her busy long enough for my men to gain the upper hand. Once she was surrounded she conceded, they took her lightsaber and bound her hands. The men gave me her lightsaber, and it was heavy in my hand. I wanted to thank the voice in my head but I couldn't feel his presence anymore. I looked around and noticed something off. "There was two of you, where the other one." She looked at me with stubborn eyes, then I got a call. "Devin! Caross is under heavy attack, we need reinforcement." Celene shouted in the headset I see the Jedi smiling. "Shit, I'm on my way, hang." I replied. "Hurry up we are getting overwhelmed." She screamed as what sound like an explosions went off, then I lost communication. I was panicked, I need to get to her and quick, but first thing first. "Take her away, keep her alive and unharmed for the time being. The rest of you we are heading back, double time. I ran off in the direction of the city, hoping I can make it in time.
Celene Pov
That cannon fire hit too close, they gotten through the second barricade. The clones stormed through like an unstoppable wave, and at their head was a Jedi leading the assault. "Retreat protect the queen!" I ran through the corridors to the throne room, setting the door up as a bottle neck to the Jedi and their forces. "My queen, the republic has broken through we don't have much time before they reach here we need to get you out of here." "Does Devin know?" "I told what happened but I'm not sure if it got through." "Then I will stay here." "But my queen!" "My word is final." Before I could force my hand the republic broke through the door. "It's over surrender and call off your force's." The Jedi demanded. "We would rather die than surrender to you. Open fire!" as soon the order was given blaster fire was exchanged but we were losing. After it was all said and done it was me against two clones and a Jedi. I had to protect Kanira, no matter what the cost. "You can't win, please just surrender, I wish for no more bloodshed." I raised my blade and pointed it at them. "You will never have Togoria for as long as I live." I charged at them with full speed, and jumped into the air.
Devin Smith Pov
I jumped out of the way of cannon fire, and on top of the last tank. I used the force to open the hatch and threw a couple grenades inside, as I jumped off as it blew up. I wasted no time running into the building while the others cleaned up the stragglers. I was running and jumping off the walls rushing to find Celene and Kanira. I walked through the door to find Celene being thrown in the air into the back wall, when she fell down I ran up to her. "Celene! Are you ok?" I knelt next to her, and sat her up in my arms. "Celene." She opens her eyes a little and placed her hand on the side of my face. "Hey there, you made it." She spoke weakly. "I couldn't let you have all the fun." She laughed a little. "I guess I had a little too much fun, but it's up to you now." Celene then fell unconscious. I checked to her heartbeat and it was weak, but she still alive. "I'm sorry, I didn't want to cause harm to her but she left me no choice." I grabbed Celene sword and stood up. "Then let me give you a choice now. Either you leave now, or become my prisoner." I turned around and faced the Jedi. "I won't leave until you and your planet surrender to the Galactic Republic." I raised my sword. "So be it." I dashed forward and attacked with both of the swords, she blocked it and swiped at my legs knocking me down. I rolled over before she stabbed me with her lightsaber. I kicked her in the stomach which pushed her back. She forces lift a couple chairs and tables and threw them at me. I tried used to force to redirect most of debris but I was hit by one. She jumped in the air and was aiming for me, but I forced push her away into a pillar. I ran up to her to stab her but she dodged and kicked me in the side. I got up and faced her again, then I bounded forward towards her in attempt to stab her in the chest. She stepped to the right and was about to cut me down, but I made a quick twist to the left narrowly missing the hit. I tried to rush a hit but she blocked it and knocked my sword out my hand. She swung a kick at me but I caught it, I spun her around and threw her into the pillar making her drop her lightsaber. I picked up her lightsaber and my sword and pointed them at her. "Do you give up?" She then forced push me into the wall hard, making me drop the weapons. She summoned both her lightsaber and my sword. She reactivated her lightsaber and walked up to me. I was out of breath and couldn't move. She pointed my own sword at my throat. "Your very skillful, but why are you here and for what purpose." "I not telling you anything Jedi." I said with as much venom I could muster. "It was unwise to think you could fight me, why did you try." "All you need to know is that you are a threat to my people." I used the force to hold her in a stasis. "And I will stop at nothing to protect them." She tried to move but she couldn't, I grabbed the weapons again.
As soon as I did the men came bursting in. "Sir is everything alright." "No, everything not alright! Get Celene to medical and tell the doctor to notify me on her condition as soon as possible." I threw the Jedi to the men. "Also take her and the other to the prison block I will interrogate them personally. Someone get me an update, I want to know the status of the fleet and the other cities." "Right away sir." I walked up to Kanira. "Are you ok?" "I am, thanks to your efforts. I was getting concerned for a moment." She stood up and gave me a hug. "I'm glad this fight is over." She looked at me. "As am I." She then kisses my jaw. "But it's not over yet, we need to get to the war room."
As we were walking down the hall I was approached by a soldier. "Sir, all the city is secured, and in the process of cleanup, High Admiral Kotkin is waiting to give you his report." "Thank you, you can head back." He headed back to his unit, while me and Kanira went into the war room. They activated a holo transmission to Kotkin. "Kotkin the city is secured what's your status?" "These Republic are though sir, the trapped worked but they are still putting up quite the fight, we destroyed half their ships and disabled most of the others. But we also took a hit we lost twenty-five percent of our forces. In any event I should be wrapped up in fifteen minutes." "Excellent, make sure you capture the lead ships, I want to make a point later, also when you're done meet me in the prison block, I'm going to interrogate our Jedi prisoner." "Of course sir." The holo closed and I had to take a breather, the Jedi I fought took all I had to fight her. I could barely hold her; it was actually good thing that the men came when they did or else it would have ended quite differently. I decided to step outside to collect myself, but when I did I find Asajj Ventress with a hand on her hip. "Hey Asajj, lovely and scary as usual." "Flattery is not going to get you anywhere with me, just wanted to say nice work. You handled yourself well in the field, and what surprise me was that your fight against a powerful Jedi went as it did. Well done." "You mean to tell me you saw everything, and did nothing to help?! There were plenty of time I could have used your help. Why didn't you… I almost lost to that Jedi." She started to smile. "But that's what's surprising, you didn't. You have single handedly took down not one but two of the stronger Jedi." "Yea well I have to interrogate those Jedi. Care to join me." "Lead the way." She is too smirked, it irritated me. My chest started to hurt but I shrugged it off.
Shaak Ti
They took me to an underground prison, and it was massive, as I looked around I noticed a few of them looked out of place, but everyone recognized me as being a Jedi. They were calling for blood, and I hope they don't get the chance. I then noticed an open cell that had blood stains everywhere, and wondered what could have been the cause of that. Then I came up to another cell in which case they opened. They attach a collar around my neck and threw me inside the cell, then closed it. "Jedi scum, I hope the Margrave kills you, or better yet give you to us so we can have a little fun." His smile gave me the creeps as I would prefer death before they laid a hand on me. I turned around to find Luminara. "So safe to say that the plan didn't work." She commented. "Yea and apparently they have been busy lately." "Have you encounter the human in their ranks?" she asked. "Yea, he is very skilled if yet undisciplined." Yet why did I felt uneasy. I defeated him, but right there at the last moment, it was like the force drew in on him in which he used it on me. He may be as powerful as Anakin, but I'm hardly in a position to be thinking of testing his blood. Me and Luminara both tried to come up with a plan to escape but before we could get anywhere we were greeted by a Togorian. "Listen up Jedi you are about to be greeted by our Margrave. You should be honor that he would even consider seeing you, I suggest you cooperate with him, otherwise the consequences may be…unpleasant." I didn't know what to expect to come around the corner, I expected s large togorian or maybe even the lady in the throne room. In any event to see the human that I fought was actually the leader of these people I was quite surprise. "Thank you Kotkin, but is this really necessary." He held up a small remote, which I assume goes to our collar. "Sir its common practice, for stubborn and dangerous prisoners." "I see. I am going inside, when they don't cooperate use it. Increase power each time as well." "Of course sir." Well so much for stealing the remote. The ray shields lower to let this Margrave in, then it was raised again. "Well first thing first let's introduce ourselves shall, we wouldn't want to be too formal am I right. I must admit, calling me Margrave is a bit weird but I rather you address me as Devin. Would you be so kind as to tell me your names?" I was thrown off by his friendly attitude I looked at Luminara and she was as confused as I was. So I decided to stand up and bow slightly. My name is Shaak Ti, and my companion here is Lumina Unduli. It's a pleasure to meet you." Luminara stood up when I introduced her. "Excellent, now that that's over with. Why are you here and right did you have to attack my people?" I couldn't answer that. Then our collars gave us painful shock. "Ahhhhh!" When it finally stop we were both limped over trying to catch our breath. "I won't ask again." He says with all seriousness. "We came here to push the separatist off world and take it for the Republic." I reluctantly say. "Well see that wasn't so hard now was it. Only theirs a problem with that plan, well several problems. But here the thing. Have you seen any droids whatsoever, no? Because their none to be had. We may be allied with the separatist but they are still not welcome on the planet beyond usual checkups. You are less invited considering you're not even allowed in our space. Which also, there is a matter of you killing a lot of my people, for someone who claims to be for peace, you seem to wage a lot of wars." "We fight to end the war, to bring peace, the Sith will only want to bestow chaos." "Peace hah." He laughed. "From where I'm standing the Sith didn't invade my planet, the Sith didn't commit mass genocide to my people. The SITH didn't harm the people I hold most dear.!" The metal walls started to shake as though he was about to crush this cell. His anger was boiling but his compassion is there, I can feel it. If only the circumstances were different we could teach him the truth. I could only hang my head down. He turns around and begins to walk out, but stopped at the door. "Well remember that lady you fought and injured today in the throne room, she in med bay being treated for her injuries. Your life is now tied to hers, pray that she survives, for if she doesn't, I will make sure you will suffer before you die." He then walked out the cell. I want to believe we are doing what needs to be done, but there are cases like these where I have to wonder. Are we truly doing this for peace, or has events been set in motion that we don't know about yet. Whatever it maybe I was a little more motivated to find a way out.
Devin Smith Pov
My chest was hurting really bad but I had to go to med bay to check on the condition on Celene. Upon reaching Celene I see her attached to a monitor. Her heart rate was stable but she still hasn't woken up yet. "What's her condition." I ask the doctor. "I did all I can, but she was broken up pretty bad. It's up to her now." So it's that bad. I sat next to her holding her hand. I curse at myself for not being stronger, I just hope that she can pull through. Then my chest started to hurt bad again and groaned in pain. The doctor took noticed and decided to check on me. "Sir you need to lay down here so I can treat your injuries." "I'm fine." "Sir I must insist otherwise you may not survive to see her recovery." I couldn't allow that. I have to be there when she up, so I got up and laid on a vacant medical bed. I laid down and the doctor injected me with some medicine. "You going to feel drowsy so it's probably best to go and close your eyes. By the time you wake up you should be fully healed." "Alright do what you have to, but your priority is Celene." "As you wish."
I felt the drowsiness and went on ahead and closed my eyes. When I did I fell into deep sleep, but I felt myself somewhere else. I opened my eyes to see a dark open sky. I sat up and notice that there was a light fog on the floor. I stood up and look around, the sun was up but the whole area was still dark red, like it is filled with an evil presence. I saw someone in front of me, and I think she see me but I am not sure. She walks away and I follow after her. When I reached to where she was before I saw her again going into a huge structure. When I looked in I saw green smoke everywhere, I tried to find out where it coming from but it was hard when its everywhere. I turned around to find a women staring at me. She had on a blood red cloak and hoodie. "Well isn't this a surprise." Her voice echo around me, both feminine and demonic, it kind of scared me. "Who, who are you?" She smiles. "Well I am many things, but you may call me Mother Talzin."
Didn't expect that did you, i love putting out surprise appearance, but then your going to ask what the significance of her in this story, well you will have to wait. My next post will be twelve days before Christmas, so you better be counting up, or count down, whichever floats your boat. Also i am still taking any author request you may have so if you would like a story written, hit me up with a pm. See you next time.
