Chapter 11: A Hard Day's Night

"Zatt!" Ahsoka said into her comlink as she scouted ahead with Mina. "Get to the back landing pad. And hurry!"

"On our way!" he called back. "Meet you there." Zatt turned to Nicolette. "Come on!" he told her. "There's been a change of plans. We have to meet them at the back door landing pad."

She followed him to the door, open it, and stop. Three storm troopers stood there. Holding out an arm to stop Letta, he bowed his head in fake respect.

"Men. What can I do for you?" he asked.

The lead storm trooper stepped forward. "Just a routine search."

He pushed Zatt out of the way, who felt a sudden panic. They had to get going, and if they found the lightsaber hidden under his cloak, it was game over.

Luckily, they didn't seem to find anything. Zatt switched off his comlink while they were there. The last thing they needed was for the troops to hear something he shouldn't.

The leader came up to Zatt and nodded approval. "Looks to be fine. Just one more thing." He leaned forward, and Zatt stopped breathing. "Watch it, boy. You're worried about something, and I'd hate to have to come and arrest you two."

They turned and walked out, casting one more glance back as they left. As the door closed, he let out a breath. "Come on, Lettie. Let's get out of here."

He turned when she didn't answer. She was gone. "Letta?" he called, reaching for his lightsaber. He didn't find it there. He swore under his breath, walking out into the street. One of the guards had her pinned against a wall, lightsaber in his hand.

"So, trying to slice me, huh? You'll pay for that one!" He activated the blue blade and Zatt ran at him. He tapped him on the shoulder. When he turned, he punched him in the face, taking the lightsaber from him and clipping it back to his belt.

"Don't do that again, okay, Letta?" She nodded, and he grabbed her hand. "Come on, they're waiting for us."

They ran to the port. As they got on the ship, Letta tripped. When he stopped to help her up, Zatt suddenly felt strange, as if he couldn't move. Then a stun bolt hit Letta beside him, and he knew as he fell beside her.

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"Come on!" Ahsoka yelled.

They were running now. The group had stumbled into a squad sent to kill them, and were running for their lives. Ahsoka stopped and let everyone past, defending against the bolts of light flying towards them. They had to get the injured man out. He must be an important figure for the rebels if he's being held here. He was vaguely familiar, but Ahsoka'd figure that out later. Right now, they had to get to safety. They had almost reached the platform.

Ahsoka backed down the hallway, glancing back to see that Petro and Ganodi had almost gotten to the landing platform. Katooni was beside her, fighting for her life. Mina was following Petro and Ganodi, looking back every so often. Ahsoka tried to look reassuring, but that was easier said than done in this situation.

As soon as they had gone outside, Ahsoka and Katooni made a run for the door. They made it halfway, but turned again to defend. There was way too many to fight, but they could at least try. Anyways, the troopers had awful aim.

Katooni yelled in pain, clutching her arm, and Ahsoka moved in front.

"Go!" she called to Katooni, taking over the defense as she ran for the landing pad. The troops closed in, and she backed up until her back was nearly at the wall. There was no way out now. She had foolishly let a unit get between her and the door.

Ahsoka held her lightsaber protectively in front of her, daring them to get close. The storm troopers aimed, and she swore under her breath. She knew when to fight and when to give up. She deactivated her lightsaber and dropped it, putting her hands up.

Two troopers approached and cuffed her hands behind her back. Ahsoka felt tears come to her eyes. Would she really be separated from her daughter after all she had gone through to get her back?

A group of about a dozen led her away while the rest went after her friends. They would still be there. They wouldn't have left without her, but they may have no choice. Ahsoka was good as dead now. They were probably taking her somewhere to dispose of her.

Ahsoka felt that old fight she hadn't felt in years come back. Stopping, she waited for the guards to be close enough, and then she force-strangled half of them immediately. They collapsed, and she turned to the rest of them to find them backing up. Finding her lightsaber in the cold hands of a dead officer, she activated it and finished them off. Then she ran back to help the others.

Hey guys, long time no write! I've been working hard on finishing it up this summer, and I'm hoping to finish updating soon! There's a whole lot left to happen, but I'm attempting to make it work out in the end!

-GraceForever