Sup guys, here with the chapter to end off the week. It's going to be a rather short one. Without further ado, let's go.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN STAR WARS.
Cresh watched as the troopers of the 222nd legion began to unload and break down their mobile bases. Ever since he brought in that Gossam Commando, things have been a lot smoother. After Cresh spent some "time" with the prisoner before turning him in, he revealed everything the Republic forces needed to know to effortlessly reclaim the world of Cerea.
He gave them locations of commando cells, seppie formations and much much more. Needless to say his cooperation wasn't going to excuse him from the massive amounts of death he and his companions caused. If it was up to him he would have simply had him killed right then and there.
That would have saved them so much trouble..but sadly the choice wasn't his. The jedi insisted on sparing him despite his protest, and giving him a "fair trial". Cresh rolled his eyes as he thought about how the conversation had gone.
"Kriffin Jetti and their ideals.." he murmured out loud.
He heard footsteps behind him, feeling another being within his presence.
"Is there an issue Captain Cresh?' asked a voice which he obviously knew to be his jedi general, Siysa Karr.
He turned towards her, folding his arms across his chest as he looked down at her.
"I feel much discontent coming from you..Still upset over the decision to spare the prisoner are we?" Siysa asked.
Cresh only grumbled, mentioning something about putting a bolt right through his head. It's what Jango would have probably done. Finished him off right then and there.
He saw Siysa look up at him, a questioning look upon her face. She just stood there saying nothing, probably waiting for him to relent and answer her question.
After a few moments he finally did, just tired of her eyeless glare.
"Fine! Fine! Just stop looking at me like that!" he exclaimed, finally having given in.
Siysa smirked, copying his stance as she awaited his answer. Sighing, he began to speak.
"I just don't see the point in allowing the bastard to live. He killed so many. Children included! All you guys are doing is just sending him off to trial so he can spend the rest of his life in a prison cell, safe from the war. Should have just let me finish him off once he finished giving us the information." he explained.
Siysa stood there, just listening to him rant. When he finished, she just smiled. She then extended her right hand, placing her open palm on his chest, right where his heart would be. Just like before aboard the Venator, he felt a calming aura wash over him.
He felt less irritated. Much more relaxed and pleasant. He felt...at peace. He reached for her wrist again, but was stopped by her words.
"Don't worry captain. I'm not harming you. This is an old force trick my master taught me when I was younger to help ease my emotions." She said,
"It helps put the mind at ease and relax the body. I did this to you when we first talked aboard the cruiser. I'm sure you remember." Siysa continued.
Once more he grasped her wrist, moving it from his chest.
"Yes I do. Still doesn't mean I like it despite whatever you say it's for. Don't try to use your jetti tricks on me." Cresh retorted.
Siysa's smile still remained after what he said. She simply just put her hands together within her robe.
"Tricks no. Meditation technique..yes but regardless I understand your point of view captain. This is what you were born for war. However, if we were to just murder that Gossam in cold blood and vengeance without fair trial that would make us not better than the seperatist. We would be stooping down to the same level as them." She added, turning her back to him.
"As I said before we jedi cherish all lives no matter what side they may choose. All life is equally precious." Siysa said, turning her head back towards him.
"But I did not come here to just berate you over the recent events that have transpired. I've come to acquire you. Captain Tracyn and the rest of the "Nighthaunters" would like to speak to you. I just decided to save them the trouble of having to find you." She continued as she walked forward.
Cresh followed behind her. They stopped when they reached an armor depot. She beckoned him in.
"Go on in. I have my own duties to attend to. Go be with your brothers." She said as entered through the doors. What he found waiting for him was a large group of various clones from the legion. At the front he found the members of the Jabiim 9 alongside Tracyn.
Tracyn was clutching the toy of the deceased child in his hand. He looked up when Cresh walked in. They all had on no he,mets, allowing him to see all their faces. All their expressions.
The word that would fit the look on his brother's faces was this.
Determination.
Cresh took his own helmet off, holding it at his side as he looked them all over, raising a brow.
"How can I help ner vod?" He inquired.
Tracyn stepped forward towards him, still clutching the toy, rather tightly now.
"Garm and the others told us what the colors on their armor meant..What it represented.." he paused for a second, staring down at the toy.
"What those Gossam did to those people..those children..was unforgivable. That's something that will remain burned into our memory for the rest of our lives. " Tracyn said, the fist holding the toy beginning to shake .
"We wanted permission to integrate the two colors as our official legion colorway..with your permission..sir." he said.
Cresh smiled, walking forward and placing his free hand upon that of Tracyn's own and the toy.
"Aye brother. I grant you my permission!" Cresh yelled, opening his arms to all his brothers.
"I grant you all permission! Let this moment serve to link us all. Let this moment serve to be our first step forward towards independence!" he yelled.
"JUSTICE FOR THE FALLEN! DEFIANCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY!" Cresh roared. The other clones cheered in triumphant, repeating his words. The 222nd "Nighthaunter" legion had finally found their humanity.
Well that officially caps off the war on Cerea. Just wanted to use the arc to develop the characteristics and personality of the legion and all within it. Next chapter will serve as an interlude before the next big arc. Also, Im still taking pms. Send me your own characters, and I'll add them to future arcs and shout you out in each. Who knows, your character may become a recurring figure within the story. Other than that, don't forget to rate review and follow,see you all next week!