Hey guys, last week got really hectic so I ended up missing the second chapter but don't worry we'll be getting three chapters this week so woooo! So let's get into it!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN STAR WARS!
Cresh sat up in the bed and ran his hand through his hair. He then moved the covers and stood up, only dressed in his underwear. The arc then approached the nearest mirror and looked at himself.
His torso was full of various scars and healing blaster wounds. He had a new scar on his right arm from Geonosis. Regardless, each scar spoke of a battle he fought in and survived.
Battles where many brothers didn't return.
After he and Siysa were rescued, the remaining republic forces easily finished off the rest of the seppies, putting the planet back under Republic control. When he came too, he was ambushed by everyone about his and Siysa's stunt.
She wasn't spared either.
However, it was fine they were just worried for them. Even better, it seemed that Tracyn finally got over his trauma on the planet. He kept the Commando's helmet as his own and now had a small drawing of the commando team on the opposite side of the helm. The small cerean child was painted onto this helmet as well.
Everyone had also told him of how Talon had taken charge after the battle's end and his efforts in their rescue. Talon proved himself. Proved himself capable of leading, and handling high risk scenarios.
For that, Cresh had him recommended into the Arc Trooper program. He knew that Talon would be a great addition to their ranks. Of course that turned the Jabiim 9 into the Jabiim 8.
Everyone was sad with his departure but knew that it would be for the better. Plus they would get to see him again eventually. He still sent them messages and such every now and then.
It had already been a few solar months since Geonosis and Talon's departure an dhtey ha damaged to adjust. It still felt kind of weird not having him around though.
Light snoring caught his attention, causing Cresh to look at the bed. Siysa slept peacefully, buried underneath the covers. After their moment together in the collapsed Catacombs, the two had grown closer. Cresh would come to sleep with her in her quarters every now and then.
Of course they didn't let what they had get in the way of their duties. Nor did they really let it be well known. They kept it on the low, between them and Tracyn right now.
Not Even Haru and the rest of the Jabiim 9 knew. They were gonna tell them..eventually but for now they were keeping it between them. Cresh was always careful when he went to see Siysa.
He let no one see him come in nor come out.
Lately, he's been coming by a bit more often. Siysa had been asking for him alot. She's also developed a large appetite and craving for sweets.
Weird.
A voice came on over the intercom, announcing that they were closing in on Kamino. Siysa, hearing this, stirred within the bed and sat up.
"Aw. Kamino already? I thought we would at least get a few more hours to rest." she groaned as she got out the bed.
Cresh chuckled as he put on his body suit and began to put on pieces of his armor.
"No rest of the weary, eh adi'ka~" he cooed.
Siysa playfully threw a small pillow at him as she too got dressed, throwing on her battle armor and a robe.
"Yea..yea..yea. Anyways. I'll be seeing you in the bridge soon. Right commander?" she asked with a sly smile.
"Aye aye al'verde." Cresh responded as he approached her, landing a quick kiss, before putting on his helmet and opening the door.
He checked to make sure the coast was clear then he headed out. As illegal as their relationship was, Cresh couldn't lie. He truly enjoyed it..and honestly loved her. Whenever this war ended..he was gonna ask her to marry him.
Sure Jedi aren't allowed things like marriage and relationships and stuff but the way he saw it...Maybe they could do a secret wedding and live their life together when she wasn't on duty. He would probably take up a merc job and maybe find a home on Mandalore.
Yea that's it, That sounded like a plan. He would have to run it by her ne-
"Hey Commander!" yelled a voice that sounded exactly like his own.
Cresh turned to see Garm with Sif and Kir.
"Oh..hey fellas. Fancy seeing you all here." he said nervously.
He wasn't too far from Siysa's quarters and there wasn't much reason he had to be over in this area. Hopefully they wouldn't catch on or assume anything.
"Heading to the bridge?" Asked Garm.
"Yea." he responded.
"Mind if we join ya?" asked Garn.
Cresh chuckled and waved them to him.
"Come on. Let's all go together." he said as the four began to walk together.
"You two go on ahead, I wanted to talk to the commander about something." Garm said, stopping in place, whilst Sif and Kir nodded, continuing on.
Cresh stopped, his left brow raised beneath his helm.
"What seems to be the problem, Vod ?" he asked
Garm simply shook his head, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"You should..probably try doing a better job of hiding your little fling with the general. Did you really think we wouldn't notice you leaving your bunk late at night or not coming at all and we wouldn't get curious? Gots to do better brother but oh don't worry we won't say a thing." Garm said in a cheery tone.
Cresh just stood there shocked..and speechless.
"Who..else..knows?" he asked.
Though he couldn't exactly see it..Cresh was more than certain that Garm was smiling beneath his helmet.
"Ohhhh..just about everybody in the legion...save for a few slower ones..Haru included..but don't worry we'll keep your little secret until you're ready to tell the others." Garm finished by patting him on the back, and then walking into the bridge.
Cresh just stood there taking it all in, until Siysa came.
"Everything ok Cresh?" she asked him.
Cresh just nodded his head in defeat. He would just tell her later..for now...he was just happy to be home.
~OOO~
Cresh walked alongside Tracyn through the halls of Tipoca city. They passed various squads of cadets and recently promoted troopers, who stopped and saluted them at each turn. The two just nodded and waved at them in return. Currently Cresh was finishing telling Tracyn just how the secret was out.
"Ah...so everybody knows then?" Tracyn said rhetorically.
Cresh just nodded.
"Yeaaa..so now it's just a matter of letting Siysa know that everybody knows...and also going at it from there." Cresh added.
Tracyn laughed, wrapping his arm around his brother.
"Never thought this would be the thing that brought you low. Welllll regardless I'm sure you'll find a way to get outta it. Besides, let's get your mind off of that. We got some cadets to drill alongside Colt. Sounds like fun right..eh Cresh..eh..eh?" Tracyn teased whilst poking Cresh with his elbow.
Cresh just grumbled as they made it to the training. Inside they found Commander Colt, Havoc and Blitz. However, there was yet another trooper with them.
The trooper's helmet was tucked at his side. He was clean shaven, with a gray streak going through his hair, marking him as an older clone. His armor was accented with black coloring, the left arm being almost entirely black,with three vertical lines on the shoulder.
Upon his chest was a cross holster in which rested two pistols, and at his waist Cresh noticed a small blade in a sheath. The trooper looked up at them and smiled when they walked in.
"Ah so you are the ones that Colt told me about." He said as he turned towards them, walking forward.
He first stopped in front of Tracyn, looking him up and down.
"I take it you are Captain Traycn..and youuuu." he said, taking a look at Cresh.
"Are Arc Trooper Cresh. One of the Alpha series right?" Colt told me all about you boys. First time seeing one of you in person. Heard you guys enjoy rolling solo. Name's Shiv. Lieutenant Shiv. Nice to meet you." he finished, extending his hand for Cresh to shake.
Cresh shook the trooper's hand, noting the slight tension in the air.
"Nice to meet you too..little brother." Cresh said, throwing in the little brother to both show his superiority in age..and rank.
Shiv's grip tightened.
"Little brother...heh..well "Old man" can't wait to see you on the field..See if you originals really live up to the stories." came Shiv's rebuttal.
Cresh's left eye twitched. Did he really just call him an old man? I mean..he wasn;t that old hell..they were practically not too much farther in age.
"Uh..fellas?" Tracyn asked nervously, attempting to interject between them.
Just as he went to interject, everyone within the room received a comms transmission, being called to the briefing room
Shiv released Cresh's hand and put his helmet on.
"Looks like I'll get to see you in action..old man." he said as he walked out the training room.
Cresh just shook his head, looking at Tracyn and inclining his head towards the door.
"Come Vod, let's go see what's going on. Looks like we got some action coming our way."
So Cresh and Siysa's "secret" relationship has begun and pretty much everyone knows. What lies along the horizon for them now. Also this new arc will be on..you guessed it, the Second Battle of Kamino so get ready. Also huge shoutout and thanks to Sandriassaber for allowing me to incorporate her own oc Shiv into the story so much thanks again!