Yey new chapter came earlier than I thought! Weee!

Sharene M: Thank you so, SO much for the kind reviews! I know there are grammar mistakes and I'm glad they're not too distracting. And I'm so happy you like my characters - it's kinda my first time giving OCs so much work ^^ As for missions with Anakin and Ahsoka... This is actually for everyone to hear, I think? This story takes place before Ahsoka became Anakin's padawan, so she won't be appearing at all. Sorry about that =/

Yeah, nothing's changed-
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Chapter 38

"How is it?" Anakin asked as he and Rex walked along the filled streets of Nar Shaddaa. The brightly lit streets and glowing lights gave a very distinct feel of the whole place. There were many different species all along, doing many things from fighting to making shady deals.

"…Different…" Rex answered, not sure how to feel. He still had the cloak, but got a black jacket, white T-shirt, regular pants and fingerless gloves. It was nothing too fancy but to the clone, it was a whole new thing. He did however keep his pistols with the holsters and boots, as they were not so recognizable. The Jedi himself had picked a simple cloak to cover his upper body, but it also hid his lightsaber.

"At least you're blending in," Skywalker added as they passed an ally from which a strange smell was coming from. They ignored it completely, not wanting to get involved with anything in this place.

"Where are we going anyway? I thought we were supposed to find the Senator?"

"We are. I tracked where her signal last gave off and it came from someplace here," the two stopped walking when two aliens blocked their path and two more were coming from behind.

"Is something the matter?" Anakin asked, feeling Rex tense and reach for his guns. He gave a low-key signal with his hand to not move or attack.

"New facesss," one of them hissed, his long tongue appearing out of his reptilian mouth. A Trandoshans - they're always trouble...

"Yeah, yeah! This is our street punk! Pay up!" one from behind called, energetic. He was a Rodian, clearly a bit on the crazy side...

"I know – I'm here to talk with your boss," Skywalker grinned, seeing their surprised faces.

"Really now? And what can you offer Blitz?" the Jedi grinned and glanced at Rex as the Trandoshans asked.

"My companion here is an expert fighter. I was thinking of putting him into the arena," the clone opened his mouth wide at that, taken by shock.

"Sir-!" he whispered sharply, but saw a confidant grin.

"Oh yeah? He don't seem much!" one from behind growled and moved to grab the blonde, only to have the soldier flip him over his shoulder as soon as he touched him. Slamming his body onto the hard ground, Rex twisted his arm and pulled out the gun with his other, aiming it at the alien's face.

"See?" Skywalker grinned and folded his arms. "Now, would you take us to him? Or are you going to let your boss miss one heck of an opportunity," the three standing aliens shared a look and seemed to agree, as they nodded.

"Follow ussss," the lizard one motioned with his hand. The Jedi also motioned Rex to get off the alien and stand up.

"This better work sir…" the clone was… not happy to say the least, but understood somewhat.

"It will, don't worry," that didn't really help the 'king' – it only worried him more.

The two were lead into a bar where loud music raged on, brawls were happening, drinks were flying and people were kissing or talking. No one really took notice of the new comers – they didn't stand out as much as one would expect. The duo was then lead to the back of the place, through some doors which seemed to be made of stone and into a whole new place. So it looked anyway.

"What is this?" a Hutt growled, seeing the figures enter his private place. It was well furnished with red and brown colors all over and many servants at the ready. The monster slob himself was stuffing his face full of something which resembled worms.

"Someone wants to add their warrior to the arena," one of the four nodded to Anakin and Rex who stood between the four. Skywalker had an easy smile on his face while the 'king's expression was hidden in the shadow of his hood.

"Haaaa?" the Hutt let out, turning to the two and narrowing his eyes. "This scrawny milk drinker?"

"He's stronger than he seems…" the one Rex threw on the ground mumbled, holding his still numb arm and giving the blonde a dirty look.

"Hmm…" Blitz seemed to think about it. "Lemme see you," he ordered. The clone quickly looked over to the Padawan who was still smiling and gave a nod.

"This is going to end badly…" the Captain thought as he stepped forward, letting the slug alien take a better and closer look at him.

"Take off the hood will ya!" the Hutt growled in annoyance. Rex didn't move, only stiffened, until Skywalker spoke up.

"You heard the Hutt. Take off the hood, Swift," the blonde swore internally for the stupid fake name and for the stupidity of this plan, but removed the hood none the less.

The people in the room all looked at the blonde, their expressions a mixture of confusion and skepticism. They all looked like they knew the man, but couldn't really place it…

"A clone?!" one of the servants yelled, backing away in fear. That made the rest come to the same conclusion – it was the blonde hair that threw them all off.

"What is this?!" Blitz growled as the many smugglers, criminals and hunters pulled out their weapons, aiming them at the two.

"Hey now boys, calm down," Anakin put his hands up, still smiling while 'Swift' looked ready to bail. "I grabbed this one off a battlefield. He's not a danger."

"Not a danger?! What if they come looking for him! It's a clone!"

"They think he's dead. Besides, do you really think the Grand Army of the Republic would come looking for a clone? They've got five more to replace him," the 'king' gritted his teeth and balled his fists. Even if this was all part of the plan, the fact the General said something like that still hurt.

"…I guess…" the Hutt was still suspicious but he ordered the armed men to stand down.

"I'll have to think about letting a clone into my arena. They're made for fighting so that's partly cheating. However, they are rare to snatch – I'll keep him in reserve," with a twirl of his hand, two guards walked up to Rex and grabbed his hands, cuffing him at his back.

"Until then, he'll be in the dungeon," the clone was being taken away with little protest and when he passed the Jedi, they exchanged words.

"Still going according to plan?" it was a silent whisper, one only the Padawan could hear.

"Of course," Skywalker said louder, giving an answer to the Hutt and his second in command.

"Right here, you lab freak!" one of the guards laughed as he pushed Rex into a cell, closing the metal door as soon as the clone was inside. They removed the cuffs from him before tossing him inside, so he managed to catch himself before he fell.

"And don'cha worry, you got company!" he added with a wide grin and nodded to the cell directly opposite his own.

"Ay, Princess! You got a guest!" the other one yelled, slamming his gun onto the metal bars.

"Why can't you people leave me alone!" came an angry reply by a female voice the Captain knew.

"Oh, you'll like this one. It's one of them freaks – the ones you like," from the shadow of the opposite cell, the blonde could see a young woman with long, brown hair tied back into a ponytail.

"Senator Amidala?" Rex blinked, not really believing what he was seeing.

"A clone?" she said back, eyes wide open and hands on the bars.

"Hahah! We'll leave ya two 'lone fer now. Don't get too comfy though!" with a few more laughs, the guards left, slamming the dungeon door behind them.

"I can't believe this…" Padme whispered, her eyes locked on the blonde. "What are you doing here?" she asked in disbelieve.

The 'king' opened his mouth to answer, before closing it quickly, his eyes darting around the place, from one corner to the next looking for the…

"We are not being monitored. They cannot know of what we speak," the woman understood what he was doing and explained. "Trust me, if there was, I wouldn't be here due ot everything I've said," she gave a confident smile as well and it reminded the blonde of a certain General.

"I'm here with General Skywalker to find and rescue you," Rex explained, but spoke in a hushed tone, not really believing it was safe.

"…I see…" she kept the 'It's looking great so far' to herself. If it were Anakin she was speaking to, she would have said it right away, but this was a clone.

"I know, not the way you were expecting. The General is… unpredictable and forgot to mention a few plot points of the plan…" Rex explained as gently and kindly as he could.

"…He didn't say anything and went as the situation continued?" the only answer to her question was a weak nod.

"That's just like Ani… I'm really sorry that he dragged you into this…" she trailed off, looking at him.

"Rex," he figured she wanted a name so he gave her one.

"Rex," she repeated with a smile. "I've never met a clone before, so forgive me if I seem… energetic," she added, followed by a chuckle.

The blonde was about to say something, when the door to the dungeon was opened and a few pairs of feet could be heard.

"Swift!" both prisoners knew the voice. The male stood at attention in a relaxed sort of way while the female turned her head away from the bars, playing along as best she could.

Anakin walked up to the clone, two guards behind him and one of Blitz's servants next to him. The Jedi still seemed very confident, but something seemed… different. The blonde quickly notice how the General's eyes wanted to look over his shoulder – at the cell right around. And from his position, he could see Padme looking at the brunette with sad yet grateful eyes.

"You in there?" Skywalker snapped his fingers in front of Rex's face, getting his attention back.

"Yes," he kept in the 'sir' remembering to act like he was a captive of sorts.

"Good. I managed to convince the great Blitz that you are not to be harmed. However, he won't let you anywhere near the arena for a while," as he spoke, the Jedi waved his hand in the air very much, his fingers moving with almost delicacy. From the corner of his eye, the 'king' could see the lock moving slowly, turning to open the gate.

"And what am I supposed to do in the meantime?" 'Swift' asked, arms folded over his chest as he kept his eyes off the moving lock.

"I'm sure you'll think of something," Anakin gave a wink before waving goodbye and at that moment, Rex faked a cough, covering up the sound of the lock clicking open. In the following seconds, everyone left the dungeons again, leaving the clone and Senator alone.

"What now?" Amidala asked as she watched the door, her hand on her chest. She was worried about Anakin and was a bit sad he didn't even react to her, but she understood fully. He was undercover.

"Now," the blonde smiled and pushed open the door of his cell. "We get out of here," he walked up to her cell and tried to open it, but it didn't work. Seems the Jedi only managed to open his. And if they cause too much noise, the guards would hear them.

"The guards have the keys…" Rex mumbled, turning to the door.

"Wait, I have an idea. Go back to your cell and wait," Padme had that 'Skywalker has a terrible idea' smile which made the 'king' doubt how this would work.

"Trust me," she added atop, getting the man to sigh and move back into his cell, closing the door behind him as he waited for the woman to act.

"I got a bad feeling about this," the clone said to himself, carefully watching as the woman took a few deeps breathes, clearly preparing.

Cut! Okay, yeah, I feel like this one was a bit rushed? I dunno, you tell me.
Oh, right, just to tell you all, we won't be seeing the other clones until they get back to the Resolute. Because of that, I want to see if: You want to follow along with Rex as he sees what they've been up to OR if you want a chapter just for those idiots there? (either of these comes after they come back)
And another thing: a slight preview kind of thing - the next chapter title is Lifesaver - can you guess what happens? =P

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed, and if you did, feel free to review! ^^
Till next time~