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Anyways, Will Elsa survive the metamorphorsis or will she be consumed by its power, what is the Emperor and Empress planning for the galaxy and would Hans be able to survive the imminent crash?
Stay tuned for much more as the war heats up, get ready for much more! Enjoy your Sunday too! :D
Chapter 37 The Battle of Corellia.
They finally came out of hyperspace as they flew towards Circrpous V the planet was a cloud covered mist jungle world fortunately Elsa made sure both their interceptors was made with a special hull that can withstand any turbulence, they entered into the atmosphere slowly their cockpits begin to shake seeing a energy storm in front of them they changed course to avoid the storm, going around the storm they stumbled upon the temple they were searching for it look like a black ziggurat in the middle of the forest.
"We need more space to land there is too little space for any of our ships." said Elsa.
"I have an idea!" Anakin pressed the trigger on the stick firing a rapid salvo of cannon fire destroying most the rainforest surrounding the temple, making more than enough space for both of them to land.
"Very impressive Skyboy!" said Elsa while they both landed their ships on the ground and sat foot on the ground immediately sensing a disturbance in the force, something was coming it was big as the leafs began to shake, they ignited their lightsabers ready for whatever was coming towards them it was getting closer as trees begin falling down one by one suddenly the trembling stopped.
"Its here! But where is it?" asked Elsa tightening her grip on her lightsaber.
Then suddenly it sprang at full speed towards them as they saw it coming having less than a split second to react they jumped high into the air landing behind the creature. It turned to face them giving out a thunderous roar it's skin was black while it's massive head had two enormous horns with razor sharp teeth, two black eyes and thick hide all over its body finally it's three claws were sharp enough to tear down rainforest and prey with ease.
"What is this thing? It's huge!" asked Elsa.
"That is a tyrant Rancor, famously known to grow to twenty meters in height and weight thirty tons and thinks we are lunch." replied Anakin.
Elsa raised her hands aiming at the beast through her fingertips unleashing a massive torrents of white lightning towards as it recoil and roared in pain, the beast was immobilsed taking full of advantage of the moment both of them plunge their lightsabers into the it's chest but nothing happened as it looked at them angrily and smack them aside with its massive mass claws into the temple's walls, luckily their armor absorbed most of the impact.
"How do we kill this beast it seems to have no weak spot!" said Elsa.
Anakin looked at the beast realising if the body was well armored then it must be head, deciding to take a gamble formulating a plan he turned to Elsa.
"The head we aim for the head I will distract it, you leap and plunge your lightsaber straight into his head! Ready? GO!" Elsa barely had time to react when Anakin charged at the beast dodging it's attacks while Elsa leaped high into the air landing on his head and plunge her lightsaber directly into his head shocking it with lightning, the beast fell to the ground with Elsa still standing on its head.
"Well done Darling you have just taken down your first Rancor!" said Anakin impressed by her skills, Anakin using his lightsaber cut off a piece of its horn and gave it to Elsa as a gift.
"That's so sweet of you! I will keep it as a nice trophy!" She hugged him lovingly he returned the hug and parted from it as they both stood at the temple entrance.
"Very good Elsa! You have done exactly as I have asked." the ghost of Qui Jon appeared in front of both of them with his hands behind his back.
"Master? Why are we here?" asked Anakin.
"You two are here by the will of the Force it has brought you to claim what will help you in the coming battle, for it is there where you will confront the Emperor and Empress and bring balance to the force, now step in and claim what's yours! I will see you soon!"
"But we don't know anything about me can you tell us more about them?" asked Elsa.
"They are very powerful in the dark side your power Elsa is not strong enough to defeat them yet but you will soon and so will you Anakin, enter into the temple and claim the power which will be used to defeat them, the force will be with you."
Before they could ask another question he disappeared, looking towards the temple it has a bright light shining within prompting them to enter gazing at each other they slowly entered into the temple not knowing what they will find but believe it was the key to winning this war and defeating both Palpatine and Abelroth.
The invasion led by Anna was successful the conquest of Nal Shadda the heart of the criminal empire of the Hutts was finally brought down, and burned along with the rest of the crime lords, gangsters, mobsters and the Hutts who were behind the numerous crimes committed in the name of the first empire, not only that they had successfully cut off one of the critical supply routes with that gone both Palpatine and Abelroth were forced to find an alternative, as Anna leading in front paraded them all through out the streets of Nal Shadda with their hands, mouths and legs chained up as she and the other force lords alongside the republic army escorted them humiliating them publicly as the people jeered at them some threw food while others jumped for joy at last the tyranny of the Hutts were now brought to justice. They finally stopped at the public courtyard while Anna used the force to turn every news holochannel facing her and the prisoners she captured behind her as she stood on the platform delivering a public speech, as her eyes glow brightly with fire.
"CITIZENS OF THE GALAXY MY NAME IS ANNA I AM THE GRAND PRINCESS OF THE NEWLY FORMED ETERNAL REPUBLIC, BEFORE ME YOU SEE ALL THE CRIME LORDS, GANGSTERS, MOBSTERS AND THE HUTTS WHO HAS BROUGHT SO MUCH MISERY TO THE GALAXY, BUT TODAY NO LONGER FOR WE STAND ON THE THRESHOLD WHERE CRIME IS COMPLETELY OBLITERATED, GAZE AT THEM NOW FOR YOU WILL NEVER EVER SEE THEIR FACES AGAIN!"
Anna mentally informed Elsa the invasion was successful and the every criminal, crime lords, gangsters, mobsters and the Hutts were all rounded up in chains and was awaiting further instructions on what to do with them.
"Anna! Execute them all with your power do what you see fit and make sure they never see the light of day ever again!" replied Elsa mentally.
"CITIZENS OF THE GALAXY THEIR FATE HAS NOW BEEN DECIDED, NO LONGER WILL YOU SUFFER THEM OR TOLERATE THEM ANY LONGER FOR THOSE WHO OPPRESS AND EXTORT FOR MONEY TO MAKE THEMSELVES RICH WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY EVER AGAIN, TODAY THEY WILL LEARN THE TRUE MEANING OF SUFFERING FIRST HAND!"
Her words were barely out of her mouth when a huge pillar of fire descended upon the prisoners standing there and burned them from head to toe very intensively, "ARRAAAGGGHHHHH!" they yelled shrieking in pain briefly as they were teleported to a dark volcanic hellish dimension, their bodies with their hands and legs were tied in reinforced spike chains, placing them in an open tomb as the spike chain tightened it's grip piercing through their skin, casuing them to yell in pain while a huge gigantic snake force its way through into their mouth eating their organs before they were thrown into the heart of the hellish volcano burning in agony, only to be reform so it can happen all over again.
"NAL SHADDA WILL BE KNOWN TODAY AS THE FIRST CITY FREE OF CRIME, EVERYONE WILL LIVE IN PEACE WITHOUT ANY FEAR THE REPUBLIC ARMY WILL ENSURE YOUR SAFETY FOR LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!"
What followed was a thunderous round of applause and shouts of joy after so many decades of being under the brutal rule of criminals they were now finally free, just as fifty republic resurgence ship coated white laced with red entered the atmosphere as clones move in to establish order routing out any remaining criminals and tossing them in prison forever never to see the light of day again.
Hans lead ad successful invasion liberating the other surrounding planets near Nal Shadda, destroying any pockets of resistance and tearing down most criminal strongholds destroying their hold on the planets while liberating many people who were taken captive to be sold as slavery while rounding up and executing any Hutts and crime lords. The Criminal Empire of the Hutts ceased to exist every memory and records containing any knowledge of its existence was completely wipe away as if it never existed, Hutt space was now the Eternal Republic space many more republic ships pour in to secure the planets maintaining peace and order many statues of the Hutts were torned down and melted for scarp while their remaining wealth along with the first empire wealth were distributed among the people which was a total of one thousand quadrillion credits to ensure further security and prevent riots and insurgency Anna and Hans set up a few huge command bases along with a contingent of clones placing general Rex in charge.
The temple was dark apart from the light that shone in the middle of the room it was hard to see anything, they both ignited their lightsabers walking through the ancient hall, sensing nothing they move forward the walls were covered with overgrown plants which had taken up residence soon they found a staircase leading upwards as they slowly took a step at time being on the lookout for anything that might came out of the shadows.
"Whoever build this temple planned to be alone, it's almost impossible to see anything in here." said Anakin waving his lightsaber.
"I can relate to that, strangely I sensed nothing in this place." said Elsa.
"We must be getting close this crystal must be very powerful to be hidden in a place like this, I have not even seen or heard of this place before."
"I sensed the crystal very nearby we are getting very close.. wait it's beyond this door, maybe booby trapped get ready." They both closed their eyes using the force the begin to ascend upwards to reveal a human like statue, with two glowing white kaiburr crystals in his eyes. They approached and looked at it sensing the immense power within it all they needed to do was take the crystals and used them for their own just as the ghost of Qui Jon appeared beside them.
"Very good you both have done as I have asked, now you need retrieve the crystal and use its power the crystal is very ancient and powerful both of you will wield its power granting you to ability to heal, use force lightning and empower yourself and anyone close to you also magnifying your power in the force a thousand times with this you will be able to stand toe to toe with the Emperor, it's time take the crystal and use it bring balance to the force."
Elsa and Anakin stretch out their hands as the glowing crystals emerged from the socket of the statue as it reached into their palms, feeling warmth they sat down to mediate on the force closing their eyes as both their lightsabers were slowly being dismantle in midair, Elsa deciding not to waste their crystals used her powers to combine both their crystals into one, the two crystals collided as a bright light appeared while being fused together as one placing their new crystals into the hilt the process was now completed as they held their lightsabers in their hands wondering if the fusion had worked.
"Here goes everything.." said Anakin just they both ignited their lightsabers together.
The result was a radiant glowing white superheated plasma blade, a white circular glow appeared on the tip of the hilt as volatile energy begin to form rising till it reached the tip of the blade, Elsa and Anakin felt their connection to the force strengthen a thousand times over just as Anakin conjured force lightning at the statute totally destroying it in a few seconds.
"This is new, I was not able to do this before." said Anakin looking at the palms of his hands.
"Incredible! I think we should get back into the fight I sensed the empire is about to strike back." said Elsa as she teleported with Anakin back to the ships departing the planet setting the coordinates back to the Sovereign and jumping into hyperspace.
"Elsa your power has increased in the force but now you need to venture to planet Mortis, and see the one called the Father he will instruct you further from there will you stand a fighting chance against the Empress."
"Anakin change of plans we are heading to the planet Mortis to see the Father." said Elsa as she locked the coordinates as they both jumped into hyperspace.
Admiral Piett stood outside the conference door the Emperor had called an emergency meeting with all admirals and generals are required to attend, he adjusted his uniform and dusted off the dirt from his grey imperial shirt while adjusting his grey hat and took a deep breathe before he pulled the handle down and opened the door, there he saw admirals seated on the right while the generals sat on the left as the Emperor sat at the head of the table, an empty lay right in front of him but he didn't dare sit down not till the Emperor allowed him to.
"Admiral Piett! Good! You may sit, now to discuss the growing threat of this new republic, what are your reports?" as the Emperor crossed his hands together.
One of the admirals spoked up, "My lord, we don't know too much except their ships are powerful, already one ship took out three of our star destroyers, we are in need of new ships."
"Hmmm, would anyone else like to speak up?"
"My lord, these ships are model of our original resurgence class but only upgrade and twice as powerful, however with our new TIE Crusaders and Dragoons we might have a chance of destroy them." said General Tagge.
"Indeed, I have prepare the ships they are already in production and we have two new capital ships the Sovereign and the Predator class, these battleships and carriers will be more than are match for this republic." said Director Krennic head of weapons development project.
"Sir…Sir…Sir!" As a imperial officer barged in, "we have… lost… control of the…entire…outer…rim worlds! Intelligence reports says the republic fleet is gathering at Corellia!"
Emperor Palpatine annoyed with the interruption turn and zap him with sith lightning instantly killing him while picking the folder containing the reports handing it over to Admiral Piett as he signaled three stormtroopers to dispose of the body turning his attention back to them.
"You must prevent them from taking Corellia, that planet is of significant importance to our empire, take the fleets and destroy this republic before it gets out hand!" said Palpatine.
"I am promoting you Admiral Piett to High Admiral and you General Tagge to High General, you will have control of the fleets and the army, I expect you admirals to follow both of them an destroy this republic this meeting adjourned."
"Yes my lord!" as he got up walked out of the door and towards the elevator.
"Director Krennic! How is the progress on the new ship?" asked Palpatine.
"Its going well my lord it will be ready by seven months minimum." He replied.
"Good! I want you to construct new ships to counter this republic threat, too many of our ships are already been destroyed by incompetent officers which brings me to you General Tagge, I want you to purge the imperial army of traitors and any signs of incompetent officers within the ranks of the Empire, now go bring glory to the first empire!"
"Yes my lord!" as they both bowed while heading off to their duites while Palpatine walked towards the command deck of the now ready imperium ultra class star destroyer, with the capability of carrying thousands of TIE fighters and bombers, with cloning facilties along with a small flotilla of capital ships, infinite supplies by the world devastators and the ability to destroy planets boasting a impressive length of two hundred and sixty meters it was the largest and longest ship in the imperial fleet.
"With this new ship and along with the fleets, the republic will be crushed under foot!" Emperor Palpatine gazed through the widow watching the construction of another weapon while envisioning of the universe under their combined power just as he smiled.
They arrived out of hyperspace planet Mortis there before them flying into the atmosphere, Elsa sensed the planet was powerful with both the light side and dark side of the Force as they both flew into the planet passing through the clouds, it was now night as they landed solid ground climbing out of their ships they sensed a powerful presence rivaling both the combined power of them as a grey robe figure with long white and a white bearded figure walked towards them standing at the same height as them. They both drew their lightsabers pointing straight at his throat but he remained calm.
"Who are you?" asked Elsa firmly clinging tightly to her lightsaber ready to strike at any moment.
"I am the Father from whom you seek we were aware of you, the moment you entered our atmosphere in fact we have been waiting for you both." said the Father examining both of them.
"What exactly do you want from us?" asked Anakin his eyes locked with the Father's as he turned to face him.
"To help you defeat Abelroth is that not why you have come? Put your weapons away I mean you no harm." he replied.
Sensing the truth in his words they deactivated their lightsabers while still being cautious, the force was significantly powerful in him as he montioned for them to follow him just as he led them towards a underground cave which was unusually bright. The Father sensed Elsa's tremendous power but it still wasn't enough to defeat Abelroth she was the goddess of chaos incarnate wielding the power of a hundred billion stars compared to Elsa's power of just one hundred million stars, she needed something much more and he knew what would defeat her but it was a risk with that amount of power able to drive any force user no matter how strong in the force insane but he had no choice either this or the other galaxies fall under eternal darkness under Abelroth forever.
"Where are you taking us?" asked Elsa.
"I am taking you to the pool of knowledge a place that's forbidden for anyone to enter, but you are permitted your power is still not insufficient to destroy Abelroth she is a being of chaos incarnate, the only way you can defeat her is through this pool, this is the only way you can defeat her."
"What is this pool and what does it do?" asked Elsa.
"The pool of knowledge will grant immense power and enable you to defeat Abelroth, to which I might implied you must succeed." said the Father.
"And if I don't? What will happened?" The Father stopped and turned a dreadful look on his face can clearly to be seen.
"Then this galaxy and your galaxy everyone you love will be enslaved to her will!" as he resumed walking while they both followed behind him.
"We have not heard from Empress Elsa in awhile, what should we do?" asked Gallius Rax with his wife and general Rex as they appeared on the holocommunicater as Anna decided what to do next as they looked at the map setting her eyes on Corellia.
"Lord Rax! What is on Corellia? Is that the empire's primary supply line?" he decided to check with his intelligence officers within a minute he returned.
"As a matter of fact it is, what are your orders?" Anna replied promptly.
"Lord Rax send a hundred ships to Corellia we are going to plan a surprise for the empire." said Anna as she smiled.
"It will be done at once, but if may what is your plan?"
"Simple deploy your ships in oval formation, when the empire's fleets arrived they will opened fire and be drawn in, from there assign five hundred ships on the right another five hundred on the left, from there we will deploy our starfighters to finish them off once that is done we will take control of their main supply route and control Corellia itself." said Anna.
"An excellent plan Grand Princess Anna! I will get to it right away!" as he disappeared from the holocommunicater, leaving geneal Rex alone.
"General! I want you to lead the ground Invasion with Highlord Hans and the force lords as you both will coordinate the ground assault destroy any who will not surrender, but if they do take them prison till further notice." commanded Anna.
"It will be done your majesty!" as the holocommunicater shut off while Anna stood with Hans on the command deck as he kissed her briefly and left to join the force lords waiting in the hangar as the ship jumped into hyperspace.
They came at last out of the cave to find standing on the shore of the great lake surrounded by hills as they approached it the moon reflecting it's light on its blue deep waters, while the Father took a step forward and turned to look at Elsa it was time for the test to see if she was the chosen one.
"We are here! To obtain this power you must sacrifice your powers if you are to pass this test." said the Father as he observe them both.
Elsa remained silent for a moment pondering on that thought to lose all her powers, it was risk she wasn't willing to take at first but considering it further she decided it was worth the risk even of she had to lose herself in the process, it was the Force that had brought her here and it will be the Force will see her though this no matter what the outcome may be.
"I will do it! It will be as the Force wills it!" Before she could take another step she felt Anakin grabbed her right arm.
"You know you may never come out of this alive, what makes you so sure you may even survive this?"
"There is no other way Darling you know this better than I do, but I want you to know no matter what happens I Love You!" Elsa turned and kiss him giving him half of her powers as he felt her power coursing through her veins empowering him as they parted from the kiss.
Elsa closed her eyes as she transformed her force armor into her original ice dress with the transparent snowflake cape, turning to see Anakin one last time as she walked slowly into the water descending deeper into the water closing her eyes till she was fully submerged, Anakin saw her for the last time and turning to Father he asked.
"Will she make it out of this alive?"
"I cannot say, it's either she will wield the power or it consumered her entirely this is beyond my abilities for the future is always in motion, many times its difficult to know for sure what might truly happen or what might not all we need to now is to wait and have faith." Anakin nodded.
Turning to look at the water he hoped she would survive this so many things depended on her, everything was now at risk and if she did not survive this procedure, he will have to take charge pondering in the responsibilities and burdens he would have to undertake not to mention this war alone would be taxing enough, yet he was ready to take it on fully knowing full well he was able to as he sat down crossing his legs closing his eyes and mediating on the Force while having faith the war was going in their favor.
Count Dooku adjust his red cape and his collar preparing to meet with the Empress, he had her finest sith lord leading one of the biggest fleets in the imperial army rivalling those of admirals and moffs and the ruler of Mandalore while holding very significant influence on the imperial Senate, in contribution to his services to his loyal service to the first empire and his master he was awarded with Alderaan and Felucia both very important empire worlds, making last minute adjustment before entering into the throne room as he approached the royals guards as they stepped aside letting him through.
With a push of a button the door opened wide as he entered walking across the narrow walkway, the walls were decorated pure grey while the floor was decorated pure red, to his side was a large stature representing the Emperor and to his left a smiliar statue representing his master keeping his eyes in front he saw a large circular shape window overshadowed Corusant, seeing two huge thrones one on the left and right while halfway there seeing ten royal guards on both sides as they looked at him with vigilance, walking passed them he saw his master with blone hair and radiant white skin wearing a crimson red dress an aura of seductiveness surrounded her but it had no effect on him as he bowed before her in awe and reverence.
"Lord Tyrannus! Welcome! Arise my friend we have much to discuss!" as she rosed from her throne while walking towards the balcony on the far left of the throne. He rosed to his feet while walking beside her as they saw the black starless skies.
"You are aware of this threat of the risen republic are you not?" She said intentively.
"Yes it's most interesting how we know so little of this threat." he replied.
"Which brings me to the topic at hand, I want you to mobilise the mandalorians and get them ready to fight this growing threat while you will lead them." said Abelroth as she stared into the endless traffic of glittering lights of the restless city.
"Perhaps we could also rally the senators and do politicians to our side, if we win their support we will win this war." said Lord Tyrannus.
"Yes! That will work well in our favor bring this war to an end swiftly, do that too how many mandalorians are ready for combat so far?"
"Close to nearly a million and another million more in reserve." replied Lord Tyrannus.
"Very good! See that they are ready within a day, we will win this war it's only a matter of time, yet it's a pity we know so little about this enemy."
"The Force might tell us who we are dealing with?"
"Only to hit a block in the Force which feels uncomfortable, but no matter we must end this threat before it gets out of hand, strange I no longer sensed her presence in the Force." said Abelroth feeling both surprised and fearful wondering what could it mean, she tried reaching out to the Force but still blocked again her thoughts became fearful.
Count Dooku sensed her fear for a brief moment this was very unlikely his master, slowly he began to understand why this rival had the potential of the chosen one which he concluded was the cause of her fear, but he hid those thoughts away before she could sensed him.
"We are done here, do what you need to do to bring a swift and decisive victory Lord Tyrannus!" said Abelroth as he bowed to her and left her presence.
"I must find out more about this chosen one and this republic who has seemingly appeared out of nowhere." he said approaching his ship departing Corusant and jumping to Hyperspace heading to Mandalore.
High Admiral Piett jumped out of hyperspace with the first and second fleets of the imperial navy with a fleet of a thousand ships blockading the planet Corellia, he knew he had to succeed if he lose Corellia the first empire would be in serious trouble. The republic navy arrived with a hundred ships advancing in a oval shaped formation which astounded the admiral their ships were coated white with a long red tile like paint on the middle of their ships but more than that they had a huge crimson snowflake opposite of their engines. The Admiral looked closer behind the new modified and upgraded resurgence class battlecrusiers were a new type of ships he had not seen before.
"All ships engage the republic ships tear them apart!" as the imperial ships advance but the republic ships had no open fire yet.
"Surround them and destroy them!" they still did not open fire which surprised him.
"Their shields are holding what is going on?" he took a closer look at the new ships they had the same hull as the resurgence class but had ten hangars of each side, then he realised it was a trap.
"All ships RETREAT~" he was far too late the trap now had been sprung.
Five hundred republic ships arrived on both sides surrounding them on all sides, there was no way they could retreat or escape they were now boxed in seeing there was no other choice he ordered them to fire at will.
"ALL SHIPS FIRE!" Commanded Anna as all the cannons aboard the republic ships turned their guns unleashing volleys of green blaster bolts while the carriers deployed the X-Wings and A-Wings like a nest of angry hornets bombarding the imperial ships as the X-Wings blowing the tie fighters and interceptors out of the black sky as they fell like leafs dropping down while simply disintegrated into a ball of fire on the imperial star destroyers and battlecrusiers, while in the midst of the fighting hundreds of republic gunships poured out the hangar of the carriers proceeding to Corellia escorted with X-wings and Y-wings.
They entered into the atmosphere almost reaching their destination when suddenly one of the X-Wings was hit by a red blaster bolt as the sky soon filled with blaster fire both to left and to the right as the pilots struggled to avoid getting hit as more and ships began to take hit after hit just as Hans saw the gunship on his right was hit crashing into the ground, the clouds were not helping at all obscuring their view but they had to pressed on as five more gunships were hit finally they cleared the clouds only to find a imperial star destroyer right in front of them as it opened fire on his gunship narrowly missing as the pilot pulled up trying to avoid their fire, but took a hit on the right wing as it burst into flames finally the X-Wings took care of the star destroyer destroying its command tower as the ship crashed into the ground, as the pilot begin losing control of the gunship he wondered if he may survived this at all as the right engine now caught fire too, they were going down with minimal change of surviving the crash.