Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound

by SuperHeroTimeFan

After Sonia's sacrifice, Ahsoka, now a Jedi Knight, and the Young Justice, with Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka's new Padawan, Katooni, and new and old friends, race to stop Darth Maul and the DarkSiders as they slowly grow. But while Ahsoka is now a Jedi Knight, what new challenges lie in the way? Will the Clone Wars make or break our heroes? What secrets lie ahead? Read to find out!

5. Trials of the Jedi

What's up, everyone! How are you all doing? Good, I hope. I'm back! Today is January 8th of 2017, the day of my twentieth birthday, and I am coming to you for Star Wars Year with a brand-new Chapter for my so far best Story, the sequel to Journey of the Knight and the latest installment to the Ahsoka Saga, Journey of the Knight: Honor Bound! It's great to be back after the success of my last Chapter. I actually was not sure I could make it this far. I'm off to a great start, more words in the start of my Story since my last one, and more and more people are loving my work. I could have never managed to make it so far without you to support me. My gratitude reaches out especially to MinuteMan76, MartyrFan, Jacqueline Karst, Logan GC, FusionBase27A, Ezra Wren, Ultimate Advent Story Dude VII, Eubulon Zenith Extreme, Geo Hikari The 2nd, Cycomatrix Eternal, Hay Lin x Tsukasa Kadoya, Ross Blum the IV, Rebel Sabine Bridger, HarmonyGirl567, Riku Soncazenosee, Dwayne McDuffie, Bowser3000000, animebella09, Slade The Terminator, High Supreme King Of Awesome, Tines Sensahthe, Ultra Neo Kamen Rider 15, Awesometacular Extravaganza, 17lakect, Spartan of Chaos, Neos the Final Builder, ToLegitt2Quit, Carlos Jacob, Wolfslick, Outplace, TheGreatGodzilla, Darth Sicarius, AbbyDobbie, Maximus Potter, Darth Khan, Virgil1989 The Crossover King, and of course, all of the Guest Reviewers who give their support to me in their own way. I know this sounds like I say this a lot, but without you, I don't know where I would be. Thank you all. Now, before I start on my Birthday Chapter, I would like to address some reviews from Carlos Jacob. You have a good idea with James, Henri and Sarah going to the Expanded Universe and getting caught up in a scoop. I just want to know what episode of Liberty's Kids you're talking about. Having the original eight Young Justice Couples, Ahsoka and Lux, Saw and Serra, Anakin and Padmé go on a romantic date sounds like a good idea, I'll try to do that as well. I have plans for Padmé to reveal her pregnancy to the Young Justice, but not to Anakin yet. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. I'll think of having a showdown between Mother Talzin, Klarion, Morgana le Fay and Doctor Fate. I think I can try to have the Young Justice celebrate their special holidays in the Expanded Universe. Let me think about it first. I'll see about Alpha-17 making an appearance. From what I can tell, his accident hasn't happened yet. I'll put your idea for the Star Wars 40th Anniversary into consideration. It's a lot to take in and it sounds complicated, but I'll see what I can do. That's very interesting to hear about how Saw Gerrera will be later explored in future movies. I can't wait to see more of Jedha in the future. Thank you for your news and your honest reviews. Now that that's out of the way, here is my brand-new Birthday Chapter! Please be sure to leave big reviews, rate the best you can, and as the old saying goes, enjoy!

Chapter 5: Trials of the Jedi

In memory of Carrie Fisher (October 21st, 1956 – December 27th, 2016)

And…

In memory of Debbie Reynolds (April 1st, 1932 – December 28th, 2016)

May the Force be with them, always…

What happens in the past helps one move on into the future.

Awakened by the will of the Force! Following an attempt at a forbidden use of Vaapad, Jedi Master Depa Billaba falls into a coma during a battle with General Grievous on Haruun Kal. For four years, she was in a coma, until one day, following the fall of the corrupted Leader of the DarkSiders, Gemini Rouge, she was miraculously awakened. Although she is awake, she has decided not to go back into the field yet, instead focusing on the training of Younglings to take on as a Padawan. While on call, the Young Justice returns to Coruscant after a long series of missions. As our heroes are in the Jedi Temple to recover, Ahsoka and her new Padawan, Katooni, along with Anakin Skywalker and Megan Morse, visit her in her time of resting. Little do they know that Depa will be called into action once again, and that she will have to face her fear to overcome her adversity.

"Watch me carefully." Cin Drallig told several Younglings as he showed them new lightsaber techniques to use in battle.

As soon as Cin Drallig demonstrated his moves, the Younglings before him followed his example. Among them were Caleb Dume, Tai Uzama and Sammo Quid. Depa Billaba watched them all train, her eyes especially focused on Caleb Dume.

As Depa Billaba watched the Younglings practice, she started to think back to her experience during the early years of the Clone Wars. More specifically, to the time where she attempted to take down General Grievous.

Depa Billaba and General Grievous clashed lightsabers with each other high and low as Clone Troopers and Battle Droids fought all around them on Utapau. Grievous stabbed two of his lightsabers at the Jedi Master, but she slid her lightsaber past his own and slashed at one of the horns on his helmet, destroying it and damaging part of his eye.

"I'll make you PAY for that!" General Grievous exclaimed as Depa Billaba stood ready to fight again, taking a Soresu Ready Stance.

"Do your worst!" Depa Billaba exclaimed.

General Grievous chuckled. "With pleasure." He said before holding his arms out to the side.

Depa Billaba raised an eyebrow at what General Grievous was doing. All of a sudden, he revealed his two extra arms and two additional lightsabers. She gasped in surprised as he spun all of his lightsabers around and advanced towards her.

"Stay calm," Depa told herself. "You can do this."

General Grievous laughed and spun his lightsabers at Depa Billaba, pushing her back. Master Billaba gasped and continued to use Form III against General Grievous, managing to evade some of his attacks for a while before he used his foot to grab her by the face and slam her into the ground.

Depa Billaba growled as she looked up. She used the Force to lift Grievous up off of her before slashing at him wildly.

Mace Windu, leading some Clones nearby, looked at Depa and sensed a growing anger inside of her.

"Depa, stop!" Mace Windu called out.

Depa Billaba snarled and started to use Vaapad against General Grievous, pushing him back. General Grievous used his four lightsabers to counter back at her before she slashed him away strong. She spun around and went to slash at his head, but suddenly found Grievous crawling back up. He slashed at her several times, all the attacks she managed to counter. The two stared each other down before running towards each other, slashing at their waists. Depa panted as she held her ground after slashing at General Grievous, but in the midst of using Vaapad, she suddenly felt something inside of her break.

As General Grievous got up and walked away, Depa Billaba fell to the ground, weakened by her overuse of Vaapad. Feeling darkness closing in on her, she held her hand out to the sun.

"Depa!" Mace Windu called out as he ran towards her, being the last thing she saw before her eyes closed. "Depa, hold on!" he called out again. "Depa! Depa! Depa…"

"Master Billaba?" Mace Windu's voice asked.

Depa Billaba gasped as she opened her eyes, reaching for her lightsaber hilt with her left hand while using her right to grab Mace Windu by the neck.

Mace Windu gasped for breath. Depa stopped what she was doing and looked at herself. She gasped with horror before regaining herself.

"Depa, are you alright?" Mace Windu asked.

Depa gasped and put her arms down. "Forgive me, Master," she said. "I was just lost in my thoughts… back to when I lost control… and fell into my coma."

"What's done is done," Master Windu said. "There's nothing we can do to change about the past."

Master Billaba sighed. "You're right," she said. She looked back down to the Younglings in training. "What were you trying to tell me?"

"I was asking what your thoughts were on these Younglings," Mace Windu explained. "Do you see any that stands out to you?" he asked. "Is there anyone within this crowd that you would like to consider taking as your Padawan Learner?"

"These Younglings… they're quite impressive," Depa Billaba said as she looked down to Caleb Dume. Mace Windu looked to him as well before looking back to Master Billaba. "A lot has changed ever since I was in a coma."

"You'll find that a lot of Jedi have been inspired by your actions," Master Windu said. "You know, Depa, there are still a lot of Jedi out there. Some of them could use your guidance."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Master Windu," Depa said. "But after what I attempted on General Grievous… I don't think I would be an inspiration for anyone."

"Forgive and forget, as I always say." Ahsoka said as she, Anakin, Katooni and Miss Martian walked up to Depa Billaba and Mace Windu.

"Hello, Knight Tano." Depa Billaba said with a chuckle.

"Congratulations on the success of your missions on Naboo, Scarif and Onderon," Mace Windu said. "News is spreading of your escapades throughout the Jedi Order and the Republic."

"That's good to know," Anakin said. "You'll find that we're full of surprises when it comes to taking on our enemies."

"All it takes is motivation," Ahsoka said as she looked to the Xiphon. "I'll never forget what Sonia did for the Galaxy."

"Well, as long as there are people to remember her for her actions, she will never be forgotten." Depa said.

"Right," Miss Martian said. She and Ahsoka smiled to each other before turning her attention back to Depa Billaba. "By the way, how are you doing?" She asked, causing Depa to look down sadly. "I'm sorry for getting personal, but when I heard about you, I, like everyone else, was worried about you."

"We know you're awake now," Katooni said. "But how are you feeling?" She asked. "Are you alright after being in a coma for so long?"

Depa Billaba sighed. "Don't worry, I'm alright," she said with somewhat false reassurance. "Being out for so long does some unforgiving things to you," she explained. "My attempt to use Vaapad against General Grievous put me in a coma that lasted so long I thought I would never wake up."

"But here you are now," Anakin said. "You've made a speedy recovery, and according to your diagnosis, everything seems alright."

"You don't know what it was like for me there," Depa said as she turned to Anakin. "I was willing to do anything to take down Grievous, and it almost cost me my life," she said sternly. "I may have fully recovered, but after being resorted to attempt to use Vaapad, I can't act as a good example to anyone… nor can I go back onto the field without history repeating itself."

Anakin stood aghast. "Forgive me, Master," he said. "It was not my place to intrude on your condition."

Mace Windu placed his hand on Depa's shoulder. "Calm yourself, Master," he said. "Please don't take this the wrong way. We were all concerned for you while you were in a coma."

Depa Billaba grunted and removed Master Windu's hand from her shoulder. "With all due respect, Master," she started out, causing Mace, Anakin, Ahsoka, Katooni and Miss Martian to look to her with surprise. "But what I went through, what happened to me, is my own business. You have no need to worry about me… or to probe me on my experience," she said before straightening herself out. "Now, if you excuse me… I must retreat to my quarters." She said before walking away.

Miss Martian looked to Depa Billaba as she stormed off. "I'm so sorry," she said as she turned to everyone while holding her arm across her chest. "I-I didn't mean to offend her like that. I was just trying to see if she was okay. I never wanted to start something like that."

"Us neither," Ahsoka said as she turned to Master Mace Windu. "We're sorry."

"It's not you," Mace Windu said. "Depa has been through a lot from the time she was in a coma," he explained. "Battles like the one she went through can leave scars. Some you can't always see."

"I feel bad for Master Billaba," Katooni said. "Whatever happened must have effected her a lot. I wish there were something we could do to help."

"Me too," Anakin said. "But, from experience, I've learned that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can't always make others better."

"Well, there's nothing we can do to help her now," Ahsoka mused as she crossed her arms. "From my own experience, Jedi are stiffs," she said, getting an eyebrow raise from Mace Windu. She realized what she said and turned to the Hurikane Master. "No offense." She said sincerely.

"None taken," Mace Windu replied. "Even Skywalker sees the Jedi Masters that way."

Katooni and Miss Martian snickered.

"Really?" Katooni asked while trying her best to hold back a laugh.

"Hey, I never said it in those exact words." Anakin protested.

"But you did say that." Miss Martian pointed out.

"And you didn't deny saying it too." Ahsoka snarked with a smug look on her face.

"This is why we call you Snips." Anakin teased as Ahsoka kept her smug look on her face.

"You keep telling yourself that, Skyguy." Ahsoka replied back, causing Mace Windu to nearly laugh had he not regained his composure.

"Well, let's see how the rest of the Young Justice is doing," Miss Martian said as she grinned at Ahsoka and Anakin. "As much as I'd like to see where this is going, we'd best see how the others are doing."

"What about Master Billaba?" Katooni asked. "We can't just leave her like this."

"I'll keep an eye on her," Master Windu said. "Go ahead and check on your friends."

"Thank you, Master Windu," Ahsoka said. She turned to her Master and fellow Jedi and nodded. "Come on," she said. "Let's go."

Everyone nodded and walked off, going to check on the rest of the Young Justice.

As soon Ahsoka, Anakin, Miss Martian and Katooni left, Master Yoda walked over. "Feel much conflict within Master Billaba, I do," he said as Mace Windu looked down to the small Jedi Master. "But much for the Jedi, Ahsoka and the Young Justice have already done."

"I agree," Master Windu said. "I'm sure that the Young Justice will find a way to restore Depa's spirit. Look at how well they did with most of the Jedi Council so far."

"Yes," Master Yoda acknowledged in agreement. "Believe in the Young Justice, I do, to help out Master Billaba. Succeed, they will," he said. "Succeed… they must."

At the same time, Zatanna, Artemis and Barriss were waiting outside of Serra's chambers. While Barriss was filing her nails, Zatanna and Artemis were painting each others' toenails. Artemis's toenails were getting painted purple while Zatanna's toenails were getting painted dark blue. As soon as they were done with one foot, they alternated to the other foot.

"Not that I'm complaining or anything, but how long does it take for Serra to change her wardrobe?" Artemis asked as she carefully put her boots back on to make sure that her newly painted toenails did not get ruined.

"Well, Serra did say that this was very special clothing passed down from her family," Barriss said as she looked to her nails. "It's a tradition in the Shan Family to honor those before them."

"I hear that," Zatanna said as she was helped back up onto her feet by Artemis. "It's like me with my Dad's Hat… and you all know how that went when I took it for granted."

"Live and learn, as the old saying goes." Artemis said while patting Zatanna on the shoulder.

At that moment, the door to Serra's quarters opened. Artemis, Zatanna and Barriss turned to her to see her in a new look. She now had a brown top with gold trim, as well as white lines down the center. The sleeves appeared to be removed from the new top as Serra stepped forward, an armlet near her elbow instead. She had brown bracelets with black fingerless gloves, as well as a black belt across her waist with a white buckle on it. She wore short black tights on her legs, and now had brown boots with silver metal padding on both her knees and the front of her feet. She had also changed her hair, now with two braids down the side and smoothened out.

"Well…" Serra said as she placed her hands on her hips. "How do I look?"

"Like the spitting image of Satele Shan herself," Barriss said while Artemis and Zatanna grinned. "In other words… you look good."

"Definitely looking good!" Artemis said. "Want to show the others your new treads?"

"Sure," Serra said. "They're all on the platform, right?"

"Right," Ahsoka said as she came over. She looked over to Serra and grinned at her new look. "Nice!" she complimented before Anakin, Katooni and Miss Martian arrived. "You look just like Satele Shan."

"Thanks, Ahsoka," Serra said. "It's what I'm aiming for."

"So, where's this Master Billaba?" Artemis asked. "She with you guys?"

"She's not feeling too keen on being open to others right now," Katooni said. "Still having a bad feeling from her past experience."

"I think it's best if we leave her alone for the time being." Miss Martian said.

"So, where to now?" Barriss asked. "Anywhere we need to go that Ezra and Sabine told you about?"

"Currently, there are no new missions for us," Anakin said. "I say we take advantage of our free time and rest while we can."

"We were just about to check on the others at the Landing Platform," Serra explained. "Master Drallig let them take a break there."

"Really?" Ahsoka asked. "They didn't go to Dex's Diner this time?"

"We were sort of afraid that we might run into another enemy if we were to go down there again," Artemis explained. "Considering our little encounters with the Black Sun, Aurra Sing, Jana and Lady Shiva, you could see why."

"Good point," Ahsoka said. "Alright. Let's meet up with the others."

Everyone nodded and followed Ahsoka to the Landing Platform to meet up with the rest of the Young Justice.

Meanwhile, on the Planet of Chalacta, a man donned in dark robes and carrying a metal cane was walking through a factory. He was being guarded by two gold Blade Runner Droids, armed with swords that had the edge of the blades cut off, the hole of a blaster at the bottom of where the remaining blade was. The two led the robed man towards the main room, where a new general resembling General Grievous, only with a humanoid body and black metal plating, was overlooking the training of a brutish black android.

The android was throwing around MagnaGuards and Blade Runners as they charged towards him. It had small red eyes, chains on some parts of the body and jagged edges on its body, resembling a dungeon fortress.

"What have you to report, N-K?" The robed man asked before clicking his tongue.

"You will find that the training of our new secret project is coming along well," N-K replied. "4-TR5 is built to counter the ways and forms of all Jedi and Sith alike. I have studied the ways of the Jedi and Sith, the Force and the Ways of the Lightsaber, including the eighth Form, and have developed the ultimate weapon to take on the Jedi and the DarkSiders."

The robed man clicked his tongue again and placed his hand to his chin under his hooded face. "Count Dooku will need more proof of your weapon if we are to step up in the War, N-K." He said.

"I will show you results, then," N-K said. He snapped his robotic fingers, and two Blade Runner Droids stepped up. One of them turned into Mace Windu while the other turned into Darth Maul. "Show my creation the Vaapad attack." He ordered.

The disguised Blade Runner Droids nodded and took out stolen lightsabers. The fake Mace Windu attacked with Vaapad, as did the fake Darth Maul. 4-TR5's eyes glowed and let two blades extend from under his arms. He blocked the Vaapad Attacks before slashing away the fake Mace Windu and cutting down the fake Darth Maul.

"And look at this." N-K said as another Blade Runner turned into Lady Shiva.

The disguised Blade Runner took out a lightsaber and performed the Krayt Dragon technique at 4-TR5, only for him to mimic it and send back an attack that destroyed the imposter droid.

"The techniques of the DarkSiders have been studied by 4-TR5?" The robed man asked. He clicked again. "Impressive."

"I have even taken Fortress to Planets with the most unforgiving conditions," N-K explained. "He can withstand the strongest lightning from Malachor, the intense flames of Mustafar, the brightest light of Hyperspace, the waters of Ningoth and Naboo, and the cold of Hoth. Anything thrown at it us nothing. Everything on the Jedi and the DarkSiders is in its memory banks. Not even Yoda can stop it."

"We shall see," the robed man said before clicking his tongue once again. He brought up a hologram of the Young Justice. "Make these your first field test subjects."

"Of course, Admiral." N-K said before the Admiral walked away.

Back on Coruscant, Paula and Robin were sparring with each other. Saw was engaged in a duel with Aqualad using the new sword rifle Steela gave to him on Onderon. Superboy was sparring with Drol while Lux was doing target practice with Rocket. Around them, Kid Flash was racing around, trying to increase his speed.

Jaybo was now wearing a new suit, consisting of a dark burgundy Clone Trooper armor with gold knee and shoulder pads. He had fingerless gloves, as well as long sleeves with light padding. He had a blaster holstered at his side and a baton sheathed on his back.

Superboy kicked at Drol, but he backflipped away and took out his baton. Superboy now started to punch at Jaybo, but he used his baton to block the attacks before hitting him away with the pommel of his baton.

Aqualad spun around and avoided the slashes sent at him by Saw. He used his Water-Bearers in sword mode and ran back at Gerrera, who used his new sword to lock blades with him. The two stared each other down before kicking each other away.

Huntress and Robin continued to clash with one another, staff against sticks. Paula struck at Dick's legs, but he flipped over them and landed smoothly on the ground before holding up his bola sticks and blocking an overhead attack from Paula's Bō Staff. He broke off with her and spun back up into the air before getting back up onto his feet again.

Lux used his hybrid lightsaber and his pistol to try and shoot Rocket down. He set both blasters to stun so as not to wound Raquel. However, Rocket was using her shields to defend herself, flying around and deflecting all of the attacks. She took out her sword and deflected more blasts coming at her before flying down at him with her sword drawn.

"Here I come!" Rocket called out.

"Better think fast." Lux said as he activated the lightsaber of his hybrid weapon.

Lux leapt up and slashed at Rocket, who blocked his attack with her sword. She flew back into the air again and started to rain blasts down onto him, but he managed to get out of range and send blasts back as he strafed Rocket along the ground below.

Ahsoka, Miss Martian, Anakin, Katooni, Serra, Artemis and Zatanna walked over as Lux practiced his aim against Rocket as she soared through the air. Kid Flash zoomed around before running over the wall of the Jedi Temple. Everyone watched as he ran up before running back down, racing around the area in three seconds flat.

"You're back," Robin said. "How'd it go with Depa?"

"Still down, I'm afraid," Ahsoka said. "She's still feeling insecure ever since her encounter with General Grievous a long time ago."

"Sounds harsh." Wally said.

"There anything you could do that might help?" Paula asked.

"I think we've tried all of our options," Anakin said. "Can't think of anything that could make her want to go back out onto the field again."

"The Mission will present itself in due time," Serra said. "If Master Billaba needs time, we'll let her have it."

Inside of the Jedi Temple, Master Depa Billaba was meditating. She was thinking back to her previous battles over the years. She saw herself fighting alongside several Jedi before the rise of Darth Maul and the death of Qui-Gon, who she fought beside at the time. She thought back to her role in taking down the Droid Army on Geonosis before the start of the Clone Wars. However, upon coming across the memory of her last battle with General Grievous before she went into her coma, she stopped and gasped in surprise, opening her eyes with shock. She got up and panted, trying to forget the event that nearly broke her spirit.

As Master Billaba was thinking, there was a chime at her door. "Enter." She said calmly.

The door opened up, and Mace Windu came in. "Hello, Depa," he said. "How are you doing?"

"Fine, Master Windu," Depa replied back. She sighed as she picked up her lightsaber hilt. "If you want me to get back out onto the field, you can forget it," she said. "I was in a coma for so long, and I want to have some time alone to myself."

"I wasn't going to assign you to a mission," Mace Windu reasoned. "I simply want to offer you something to help cope with your pain."

"What would that be?" Depa Billaba asked.

"Tag along with Ahsoka, Anakin and the Young Justice," Mace Windu said. "They are currently not on a mission, but I'm sure that, like other Jedi who have gone with them, you will find some peace," he said. "You can turn down my offer if you want, but at least consider my advice," he went on. "Trust the Young Justice. It is all I ask."

Depa Billaba sighed. "Okay," she said. "I'll do it. But don't expect me to be immediately ready to go out again."

"Of course, my Apprentice," Mace Windu said as Depa went out of her room. "May the Force be with you."

"And you too." Depa Billaba replied back before making her way towards the Landing Platform.

At the same time, a Mandalorian Fighter was coming out of the Vortex over Ryloth. Piloting it was Lady Shiva. She looked to her monitor, seeing a red blinking dot. She honed in on the signature and flew off towards the Moon of Ryloth that was once the base of Jana Starr, Laournaeth.

At the same time, Sylas, who was flying towards the Vortex, landed on Laournaeth. He got out and checked on his Overlord Fighter before hearing an engine roar. He turned around to see Lady Shiva land her Mandalorian Fighter. He narrowed his eyes at the Shade and walked towards her as she walked around with some sort of tracker in her hands.

"I see that I can finish off the DarkSiders here." Sylas said as he took out his lightsaber.

Lady Shiva looked to Sylas and raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?" she asked.

"Going to take care of business on Earth," Sylas said. "But I can take vengeance for Sonia by killing you."

"I never even knew you were here," Lady Shiva remarked. "I was tracking down an energy signature, and it was traced to this moon."

"I wasn't expecting you either," Sylas said before the two looked around. "Someone's expecting us."

From the shadows, N-K watched. He looked to 4-TR5 and nodded, motioning it down from the trees to attack Sylas and Lady Shiva.

"Did you hear that?" Lady Shiva asked as she took out her new twin-emitter lightsaber.

"Hear what?" Sylas asked.

All of a sudden, there was a mechanical whirring in the air. Sylas and Lady Shiva turned to see 4-TR5 advancing towards them.

"A Separatist Droid!" Lady Shiva exclaimed.

"I've got this." Sylas said. He held out his left hand and sent Force Fire towards 4-TR5, causing flames to engulf him. Sylas grinned, but his smile wore off when the new Droid walked out of the flames, hardly burnt.

"My turn!" Lady Shiva called out, running at 4-TR5 with her crimson blades before slashing at the Fortress Droid.

4-TR5 stared Lady Shiva down and formed two blades on his arms. He blocked all of her attacks as she slashed at him with Vaapad before slashing back at her. Lady Shiva gasped and leapt back before Sylas sent Force Lightning towards 4-TR5. However, like his Force Lightning, there was no effect. The lightning simply bounced off of him before he sent it back, causing Sylas to activated his lightsaber and let his black blade absorb the lightning blast.

"Ryujin No Ken Wo Kurae!" Lady Shiva called out, sending forth two red sonic waves from her new lightsaber towards 4-TR5.

4-TR5 used his blades to grab the waves and spun around, sending the sonic waves back at Lady Shiva.

"What?!" Lady Shiva exclaimed. "Impossible!"

Both Sylas and Lady Shiva were thrown back by the attack. 4-TR5 growled and advanced towards the two with his blades scraping against the ground.

"This was a trap!" Sylas called out. "We have to go!"

"No kidding!" Lady Shiva exclaimed.

N-K chuckled as Sylas and Lady Shiva ran for their Ships and took off towards the vortex. "Yes," he said. "This is working out splendid so far."

Sylas watched everything happen through a hidden camera. He placed his hand to his chin as he looked to the new Droid carefully.

"This is dangerous," Sylas said to himself. He dialed another button on his monitor. "Shiva, we're going to have to trust the Young Justice to take this thins down if either side is to stand a chance against the Separatists now."

"Fine, but only a temporary truce," Lady Shiva replied. "Let's call in and see what they can do."

Back on Coruscant, Miss Martian was calling the Bioship to the Landing Platform. All of the Young Justice, including Anakin and Paula stood ready as they all waited for the Bioship to arrive.

"Well, it doesn't look like we'll be getting any new missions any time soon," Ahsoka said. "Best report back to the Neo Young Justice and fill them in on what's happening."

"You have room for one more?" A voice asked just as the Bioship arrived.

Everyone turned around to see Master Depa Billaba shyly walking up to them.

"Master Billaba," Ahsoka said in surprise. "What are you doing here?"

"Are you feeling better now?" Serra asked.

"I'm not going to go back out onto the field yet," Depa said as she walked up. "But I've heard about how several Jedi who came along with you have found peace. I'm hoping to find peace by traveling with you," she explained. "That is, if it is not a bother to you."

Ahsoka smiled. "It's all good," she said as she held her hand out to Master Billaba. "Welcome to the club."

Depa Billaba smiled and grabbed Ahsoka's hand, shaking it. "I hope that my experience with you is an enlightening one," she said. "You have my trust."

"Nice to have you on board," Miss Martian said. "There's lots for you to look forward to, I promise you that."

"Let's get going." Ahsoka said as she used the Force to open up the hatch of the Bioship.

Everyone nodded as the ramp lowered. The Young Justice, now joined by Depa Billaba, boarded the Bioship and sat down in their seats. Miss Martian took control and closed the hatch, flying the Bioship back to the Equinox.

Inside of the Bioship, Depa started to meditate. As she meditated, everyone around her tended to their own business. Depa started to tap into the Force around her. As she was, she sensed something, something that was alive. She looked around, seeing the Young Justice still doing their own things. Raising an eyebrow, she went back to her meditation. She could sense all fifteen members of the Young Justice on the Bioship, counting Anakin and Paula as the seventeenth people, as well as herself as the eighteenth, but for some reason, she could also sense a nineteenth presence.

"Is there someone else here?" Depa asked.

"Huh?" Miss Martian asked as she turned to Master Billaba.

"There are eighteen people on this vessel, counting myself," Depa explained. "But I sense a nineteenth presence here. Whose presence am I supposed to be sensing?"

"That would have to be the Bioship," Ahsoka explained. "Only strong Jedi, Martians or anyone skilled enough with the Martian Bioship can control it. Artemis and I are two of the other people besides M'gann to be able to control the Bioship."

"What do you mean?" Depa Billaba asked.

"The Bioship is a sentient being," Miss Martian explained. "From Mars in our Universe, it can adapt to different environments and seat several people. I can also integrate weapons into it, and the weapons can become one with the Bioship, also becoming sentient."

"Amazing!" Depa said with a chuckle. "I've never seen anything like this, nor have I ever thought such a thing was possible."

"The world's full of the impossible, as you can imagine," Anakin said. "It takes some getting used to, trust me."

Depa Billaba chuckled. "I can tell," she said. "Thank you," she told everyone. "My time with you has already been quite enlightening."

"Quite the peaceful one, it seems." Aqualad mused.

"Yes," Depa Billaba replied. "My people always dedicate themselves to finding peace within them. A balance of peace helps a Jedi to better master the Force and learn to keep in touch with it."

"Really?" Miss Martian asked. "You know, I honestly never knew about that."

"There's a lot about the Force that any Jedi has yet to learn about," Depa said. "This is just one of the many aspects of the Force that all Jedi, Masters and Apprentices alike, know about."

"Excellent," Ahsoka said before looking out the window. "Here we are, Master Billaba," she said as Depa Billaba got up and looked out as well. "My personal Star Cruiser, the Equinox."

"You've definitely come far, Ahsoka." Depa said as she placed her hand on Ahsoka's shoulder.

Ahsoka smiled. Miss Martian smiled as well as she landed the Bioship inside of the Hangar Bay.

As soon as the Bioship landed, Miss Martian opened up the hatch and lowered the ramp. Everyone got out and walked towards Black Canary, as well as the other five Justice League Representatives. As they walked towards them, the rest of the Expanded Young Justice members were training with each other. Ahsoka smiled to them all before everyone was now presented before the five Representatives of the Justice League.

"Glad to see you all back here," Dinah said to the Young Justice. She turned her attention to Master Billaba. "Hello," she said. "You must be Jedi Master Depa Billaba," she said. "My name is Dinah Laurel Lance, better known as the Black Canary."

"Greetings, Black Canary," Depa said with a bow of gratitude. "I am glad to finally meet you, as well as the rest of the Justice League. My condolences for the others on Earth who could not come to the Expanded Universe."

"It is quite alright," Martian Manhunter said. "We are honored to have you here."

"How goes things on Earth?" Ahsoka asked as she walked up.

"Any word from Darnice or the rest of the Neo Young Justice?" Rocket asked.

"There are two new members of the Neo Young Justice," Icon explained. "Hiro Okamura, Cyber Jedi, and Katie Snow, Frost. They just joined recently."

"What about EmJay?" Ahsoka asked. "Do we have any word on who her parents are… or were?"

"Not yet," Black Canary replied. "But we are working with Admiral Tarkin, Chancellor Amidala and Madame Jocasta Nu to try and find out what we can. It will take some time, though, so this can't be rushed."

"The sooner we find out, the better." Lux said.

"I just hope we can find something soon." Connor said.

All of a sudden, a Clone Trooper ran up to the Young Justice. The Young Justice looked to the Clone trooper with surprise as he stopped to catch his breath.

"Spyder?" Saw asked, recognizing the Clone Trooper. "What's wrong?"

"There's an urgent message specifically meant for the Young Justice," Spyder reported. "Just received. You'd better check it out."

"Who's it from?" Ahsoka asked.

"Sylas…" Spyder said, causing everyone to gasp. "And Lady Shiva."

"Oh, boy." Paula said.

"I've got a bad feeling about this." Aqualad said.

In the Communications Room, Ahsoka and the rest of the Young Justice, with Depa and Anakin, gathered around. Ahsoka found the transmission sent out by Sylas and Lady Shiva before pulled it up to play.

"Ahsoka, if you're hearing this, it means you haven't been caught yet," Sylas's voice said. "The Separatists have created a new weapon that can match the power of Jedi and Sith alike."

"What?" Anakin asked in surprise.

"It ambushed us both," Lady Shiva's voice said. "Sylas might be helping you for good, but this is only a temporary truce for the DarkSiders," she said. "I have managed to track down the Separatist weapon to the Planet of Chalacta. There is a factory there on the Planet where we suspect the Separatists are making more of their new weapons."

"What is this new weapon?" Jaybo asked.

"A powerful Droid," Sylas answered. "One that could counter every move we made."

"They're after us now," Lady Shiva said. "I can't believe I'm saying this… but we need your help badly."

"We'll do what we can," Ahsoka said before ending the transmission with, "Over and out."

As soon as the transmission ended, Ahsoka turned to everyone.

"What's Chalacta?" Kid Flash asked. "Is it controlled by the Republic?"

"Chalacta is my home planet," Depa Billaba explained. "It was where I was born before I was taken to the Jedi Temple to start my training as a Jedi. I never thought that the factory on there would become a target of the Separatists. My planet hardly has anything worth stealing."

"But there is a factory and apparently, the Separatists are using it to create Anti-Jedi and Anti-Sith Droids," Robin said. "This must be serious if Lady Shiva had to rely on us instead of sending her own forces to take care of the situation."

"We need to go there," Anakin said. "If this thing made Sylas and Lady Shiva run away, it might be a threat not only to the DarkSiders, but to the Jedi as well."

"Sidious must want to have a weapon that can put the Confederacy on the same level as us, the ORDER and the DarkSiders," Lux said. "We have to take action."

"Agreed," Ahsoka said with a nod before turning her attention to Depa Billaba. "I'm not asking you to go back into the field," she said. "But this is your home that the Separatists have taken control of. We need to find out what they're up to and put an end to them."

"You didn't have to ask," Depa said. "I won't tolerate threats to my home. The Jedi Temple may be my home, but I was born on Chalacta. I'll tag along and help you as best as I can, Knight Tano."

"Thank you, Master Billaba," Ahsoka said. "This is very much appreciated."

"Plus, this new Droid is a threat to anyone with the Force," Depa added on. "It's my duty as a Jedi Master to keep all lives safe."

"Alright," Ahsoka said as she clapped her hands. "Let's set a course for Chalacta."

Everyone nodded and followed Ahsoka out of the Communications Room.

"Admiral Dodonna, set course for Chalacta," Anakin ordered as everyone went to the Martian Bioship. "Ready all Clones to their battle stations."

Admiral Dodonna nodded. "Of course, General Skywalker," he said. "Right away."

"We'll meet you there." Ahsoka said as everyone got into the Martian Bioship.

"Let's do this," Miss Martian said as she lifted the Bioship off of the ground. She flew it out into space and plotted a course for Chalacta. "Everyone, hang on!" She called out before making the Jump to Lightspeed. Soon, the Young Justice, Anakin and Depa Billaba set off for Chalacta.

In the factory on Chalacta, N-K returned with the new Fortress Droid. He landed his Shuttle inside of the Hangar before walking out, his two advanced Blade Runner Droids acting as his bodyguards as he made his way towards the main hall. As he was walking, an LEP Servant Droid came up to him with a holo-transmitter held in between its ears.

"What is it?" N-K asked.

The LEP Servant Droid lowered its head and adjusted the holo-transmitter before putting its head back up, showing a hologram of Count Dooku on it.

"N-K Necrosis," Count Dooku said. "I hear you have tested out our new Fortress Droid against Sylas of the ORDER and Lady Shiva of the DarkSiders," he stated. "What results did the field test prove?"

"The results were positive," N-K Necrosis replied. "Every move was anticipated by 4-TR5. He is so far unstoppable."

"Good," Count Dooku said. "I want you to create more Fortress Droids. Lord Sidious wishes for the Separatist Alliance not to be second rate to the DarkSiders and the ORDER any longer. We must always be one jump ahead of all of our enemies to maintain the fear we impose on the Galaxy."

"Yes, my Lord." N-K Necrosis said before ending the transmission.

The bulky robed man from earlier walked over, clicking his tongue and stroking his chin. "I believe that I was specific when I said that your first test subjects were to be the Young Justice," he said before clicking his tongue again. "Why did you decide to target Sylas and Lady Shiva instead?"

"Our competing enemies must know of the new strength we possess. We must show them we will not be pushed away so easily," N-K Necrosis explained. "I have studied every fighting technique of the Young Justice. Even if they adapt, they will never be able to take down 4-TR5."

"One Fortress Droid may match the strength of ten Jedi, but to match the unpredictable and illogical nature of the Young Justice is next to impossible," the Admiral said sternly. "Let us hope that your overconfidence does not get the best of you as it once did to me." He said before walking away.

"I will not fail, Admiral," N-K Necrosis said sternly. "Just wait and see."

At this time, the Martian Bioship was still flying through Hyperspace. Inside, everyone was preparing to be take on the new Droid. Ahsoka walked around to check up on everyone. She noticed Depa training at the very back of the Bioship and remembered Ezra's vision she and Miss Martian saw the first time they met him. Even though it was not said, Caleb Dume, or as he would later be called, Kanan Jarrus, was the Apprentice of Depa Billaba.

"You thinking it too?" Miss Martian asked telepathically as she floated up next to Ahsoka. Ahsoka looked to her Martian Friend as she turned to her. "I know Ezra didn't say it, but Caleb MUST be the Padawan of Depa later on."

"But we can't let her KNOW that," Ahsoka reasoned. "Look, I'm just going to talk to her, try to set things in motion. Caleb NEEDS to become her Apprentice."

"Alright," Miss Martian said. "Good luck."

Ahsoka nodded and walked towards Depa. However, upon turning back to her, Ahsoka almost jumped in surprise to see that Depa was standing right in front of her. But instead of jumping in surprise, she fell straight on her butt.

"You alright?" Master Depa Billaba asked. She held her hand out to Ahsoka, who accepted it as she helped her up. "You know, by now, I think I can tell when you've had Psychic Conversations."

"Sorry," Ahsoka apologized as she rubbed the back of her neck. "It's just that, well, I know you've been through a lot lately, but should you decide to take on an Apprentice to pass your knowledge on to, I would recommend one who is exactly like you."

"Reckless?" Depa asked. "Like Master Skywalker?"

"Someone who's willing to run into danger with a brave heart, like you did," Ahsoka said. "Listen. What you did all those years ago… that wasn't foolish. It was courageous. Rushing in, even without a plan shows just how much will and spirit you have," she explained. "It's okay to fall down after something bad happens. You just have to learn from what you did and use it to move on. Trust me. It's happened a lot to me, so I should know."

Depa chuckled. "I'll be sure to keep that in mind," she said. "Thank you."

"We're pulling out of Hyperspace," Serra reported as she looked to the front window. "M'gann, you'd better get back to the helm!"

"On it!" Miss Martian called out as she flew back to her seat. "Everyone, buckle up!" She ordered. "We're in for a bumpy landing! Coming in hot!"

Everyone ran back to their seats and strapped themselves in. Miss Martian took the Bioship out of Hyperspace and flew straight down towards the surface of Chalacta, making it past a Separatist Dreadnaught.

Inside of the Dreadnaught, a Rancor was taking down several other creatures. A Tactical Droid slammed its hand onto the table angrily, revealing it to be a Dejarik Game, as a Neimoidian Captain laughed. All of a sudden, as the Martian Bioship raced by, the Ship rumbled, and the Rancor was devoured, causing the Tactical Droid to let out a mechanical victorious laugh while the Neimoidian banged his head against the table.

"Hold on!" Ahsoka called out as she used the Force to try and slow down the fall.

"Let me give you a hand." Serra said as she reached out to the Force with Ahsoka.

"Here we go!" Katooni called out as she used the Force to help.

"Hang on!" Barriss called out, lending a hand.

"We're with you!" Anakin called out as he used the Force to help Ahsoka slow down the fall of the Bioship.

"Can't… hold on… much longer!" Ahsoka strained as she felt herself almost at her breaking point.

"Don't worry," Depa said as she held her hands out, getting the Bioship to slow down more. "I'm with you."

Ahsoka looked to Depa Billaba and smiled. "Thanks," she said. "I owe you one."

"It's working!" Miss Martian called out as she calmly used the Force to help everyone else. "We're slowing down!"

Soon, Miss Martian landed the Bioship down onto the surface calmly. Everyone took a deep breath as the Bioship came to a complete stop at the edge of a cliff.

"Well…" Ahsoka said. "Another happy landing."

"I second that." Kid Flash said with a chuckle.

"Alright, let's move," Ahsoka said to everyone. "We need to find this factory and find out what kind of Droids the Separatists are building," she announced. "We can't risk putting the Jedi at danger with a robot that can counter against all moves we throw at it."

"Right," Anakin said. He turned his attention to Master Depa Billaba. "Master Billaba, this is the Planet where you once grew up, so you know the way around," he said. "I vote that you and Ahsoka lead us on this one."

"Of course, Master Skywalker," Depa Billaba replied back with a nod. Anakin nodded back in response before she walked over towards Ahsoka and looked out into the distance. "This Planet may have lots of grass and water, but there's always one place that stands out from the rest," she explained. "Do you know what I am referring to, Ahsoka?" She asked as she turned to Ahsoka.

Ahsoka nodded in acknowledgement. "Yes, Master Billaba," she replied. "The Temple of Illumination. It's one of the places I've read about in my studies at the Jedi Temple."

"Correct," Depa said as she held out her hand and reached out to the Force. "The Temple of Illumination is one of the few pieces of architecture that is strong with the Force," she explained. "I sense that we will find the Separatists and their new Droid Weapon there," she said. She continued to reach out with the Force and used it to hone in on where the Separatists were. As she was feeling the Force, however, she suddenly felt something that made her gasp in surprise and stumble back. "Strange…" She said to herself.

"What's wrong, Master Billaba?" Ahsoka asked.

"Did you find the Separatists?" Serra asked.

"I can sense the presence of the Separatists," Depa Billaba explained. "But the presence I am sensing… is only part living."

"So, there's something out there that's part organic?" Rocket asked.

"Like General Grievous?" Kid Flash asked.

"I do not sense the blood of a Kaleesh, but the presence I sense is definitely the signature of a Cyborg," Depa Billaba explained. "And yet… it isn't General Grievous."

"Who else could be a Cyborg besides General Grievous and, well… Cyborg?" Kid Flash asked.

"I don't know," Ahsoka said. "But we should be careful. Aside from that new Droid, we don't know what could be waiting for us," she said cautiously before looking to Master Billaba. "Which way do we go?"

Depa Billaba placed her hand to the ground. She took a deep breath and started to feel the Force flowing through the soil. It flowed through her body as she honed in on the energy of the Separatist presence she was feeling. After a while, she started to get flashes in her mind. She could see an assembly line with several Blade Runner Droids, only with different plating and colors. She could also see the new Fortress Droid before finally seeing the outside of the factory. Upon seeing what the factory looked like, she opened her eyes and gasped in shock, falling back.

"No!" Depa exclaimed.

"Master Billaba!" Miss Martian exclaimed, running towards her.

"Everyone, give her some room!" Ahsoka called out as everyone looked to Depa Billaba with surprise.

"What did you see?" Anakin asked.

"The new Droid Factory for the Anti-Jedi Warrior… is the Temple of Illumination," Depa said. "Count Dooku had his forces overtake it and convert it into a Droid Factory."

"But I thought there were no minerals or anything of value for the Separatists to take from Chalacta." Katooni said with confusion.

"There's rich metal inside of the Planet's Mantle," Depa explained. "The crust is so thick that no one can reach it."

"But he Separatists must have found a way to reach it, obviously," Ahsoka deduced. "And I'm betting that the Temple of Illumination was right on top of a gold mine of the metal."

"There are crystals too," Depa Billaba added on. "They're not Khyber Crystals, but Jedi who trained on the Planet back in the days of the Old Republic used the crystals of Chalacta to help power their lightsabers."

"What would the Separatists want with crystals and metal?" Aqualad asked.

"Not everyone can build a lightsaber by themselves, am I right?" Paula asked.

"Yeah, but I'm not sure what they could want with those," Anakin said. "Metal for the new Droid, I'm sure of that, but I don't know what they would want with the crystals."

"Best to see and find out for ourselves," Ahsoka said. She looked to everyone and craned her neck. "Everyone, take caution," she told everyone. "Engage in Ghost Mode," she ordered before looking to Miss Martian. "M'gann, link us all up. We need to maintain the element of surprise."

"On it," Miss Martian replied as she placed her hood over her head, entering Stealth Mode. The rest of the Young Justice, including Anakin and Huntress, activated their own Ghost and Stealth Modes before everyone was linked up through the Psychic Link. "Is everyone connected?" M'gann asked telepathically.

"Yeah," Ahsoka said while the rest of the Young Justice sent Miss Martian signs of acknowledgement that they were all connected through the Psychic Link. "Everyone feeling okay?"

"I'm in." Anakin said.

"Present." Barriss said.

"Set and ready." Katooni said.

"Ready." Aqualad said as he readied his Water-Bearers.

"I'm good." Robin called out as he readied his gauntlet with Birdarangs.

"Good to go." Kid Flash reported as he placed his goggles on.

"Set." Superboy simply said as he readied his visor.

"Ready to roll." Artemis called in as she lowered her faceplate.

"Let's make some magic!" Zatanna exclaimed as she readied her wand and sword.

"Let's rock!" Rocket called out as she twirled around her sword.

"Ready." Lux said as he loaded his hybrid lightsaber.

"I'm all set." Serra called in as she twirled around her lightsaber hilts.

"Give the word." Jaybo said as he readied his blaster and his baton.

"Let's do this!" Saw called out as he took out his rifle.

"Let's go." Paula called in.

"This feels strange, but impressive," Depa said through the Psychic Link. "But if this is how you work, I won't question it," she said. "Let's get to work."

"After you." Ahsoka said with a grin on her face.

"This way," Depa said as she led everyone down the slope of the hill towards a canyon. "Let's go!"

Everyone nodded and ran off after Depa as she led them through the canyon.

As this was happening, a Probe Droid was watching everything that was happening. It flew off and chattered as it made its way back to the Droid Factory.

At the Droid Factory, N-K Necrosis watched as more advanced Blade Runner Droids were being made. He tinkered with his robotic fingers as the new advanced Blade Runner Droids were given their new swords, the same ones that the first batch of advanced Blade Runners had. He turned around and walked with 4-TR5 towards the control room, where the disguised Admiral was.

"How are our new Saber Strikers coming along?" the Admiral asked before clicking his tongue.

"They are proceeding as scheduled," N-K replied. "It will only be a while until we—"

Before N-K Necrosis could finish, the screen of the control room flashed. The Admiral and N-K looked to it, seeing the footage of the Young Justice heading into the canyon on it.

"They have arrived," the Admiral said. He let out a low hum before turning back to N-K. "Send out the finished Droids," he ordered. "The Young Justice must not regain control of this Temple."

"And what if they get here first?" N-K Necrosis asked.

The Admiral got up and removed his robe. Underneath the robe was a tall Harch with half of his body flesh and the other half of his body made of cybernetic prosthetics. He had small hands and a mouth that resembled that of a spider. As he walked forward, he used his cane to help guide him.

"Then our new Fortress Droid will be able to take care of them," the Admiral replied. "Now… send out the Saber Strikers."

"Yes, Admiral Trench." N-K Necrosis said. He walked back and signaled for several Saber Strikers to come with him. The Saber Striker Droids acknowledged and followed N-K Necrosis out of the Factory and towards the canyon.

In the canyon, Artemis and Superboy were scouting the area. Saw and Paula had their blasters aimed around them as the rest of the Young Justice followed, with Ahsoka, Anakin and Depa taking the lead in front.

"How does everything look up there, guys?" Ahsoka asked through the Psychic Link.

"So far, we're looking good," Superboy reported. "I don't think that the Separatists noticed us yet."

"Don't jinx us," Miss Martian teased. "Remember, we need to maintain the element of surprise."

"Right," Ahsoka said. "Keep a close eye out," she ordered as she looked up to Artemis and Connor, both of who were still cloaked. "Report if anything changes."

Artemis and Connor nodded and continued to fly over, continuing to scout the area for any incoming Separatist Forces.

All of a sudden, as the Young Justice on the ground was continuing to make their way forward, Depa stopped and placed her hand to her head. Everyone looked to her with confusion.

"What is it now?" Ahsoka asked.

"They're here," Depa said, causing everyone to gasp. "I can sense them approaching."

"Guys?" Artemis asked, causing everyone to look up. "Master Billaba's right. We've got company!"

Two Dwarf Spider Droids crawled in, firing at everyone.

"Incoming!" Rocket called out loud as she created an energy barrier to block the blasts.

Serra ran forward and used both of her lightsabers, both with one blade activated, and deflected the blasts. She spun around and sent one blast back towards the two Droids before Katooni ran over. One of the Dwarf Spider Droids sent a focused blast towards Katooni, but she held her lightsaber out in front of her and held the blast. When she was close enough, she focused the blast back at the Dwarf Spider Droid, damaging it before performing an Ataru attack on it, destroying the Droid immediately.

"Heads up!" Artemis called out as she flew down. Everyone looked up as she fired a rocket from her jetpack down at the last Dwarf Spider Droid, causing it to explode.

"So much for stealth," Paula said as Superboy and Artemis landed while Saw ran over. She turned her attention back to Ahsoka. "How do we proceed now?"

"They know we're here," Ahsoka said. "We keep moving on."

"You won't be going anywhere, Jedi." N-K Necrosis's voice called out.

"What was that?" Zatanna asked.

Everyone turned to see something blast through the rubble of the Dwarf Spider Droids. Soon, N-K Necrosis came through, followed by his Saber Strikers. Everyone looked on in surprise as N-K Necrosis took out a Double-Bladed Lightsaber and activated two red blades from both ends.

"You're not General Grievous," Barriss said. "Who are you?"

"My name is N-K Necrosis," N-K said. "Second Kaleesh to become the Cyborg General for the great Separatist Alliance. And enemies of the Confederacy shall not stand to oppose us."

"Are you what the Separatists have created?" Saw asked. "The thing that attacked Sylas and Lady Shiva?"

"I created that Droid," N-K said before stepping aside to let the new Saber Strikers through. "As have I created these new weapons of your destruction!" He exclaimed before the Saber Strikers held out their swords.

"Seven new Droids?" Ahsoka asked. "No problem. We've cut down more guys like you before."

"Blade Runners shouldn't be any more different." Miss Martian added on as she held out her crossguard lightsaber and activated its green blades.

"You'll find the Saber Strikers to be more of a challenge," N-K said. "Kill them all!"

Everyone watched as the Saber Strikers twirled around their swords. The incomplete blades caught the eye of Robin. The Saber Strikers pressed a button on their hilts, activating orange blades on the empty blade edges of their swords. All seven Saber Strikers charged towards the Young Justice while N-K Necrosis spun around his lightsaber and slashed down at Ahsoka.

Saw formed his sword from his rifle and clashed with one of the Saber Strikers, which knocked him back hard. Serra charged at the Saber Striker and slashed at it, only for the Saber Striker to slam its sword at her. Serra gasped as she was pushed back. She activated her second lightsaber and struck back with Niman, locking blades with the Saber Striker. The two circled around each other, both trying to gain momentum over one another.

Ahsoka narrowed her eyes at N-K Necrosis and slashed at him with Shien, but was knocked back by him as he slashed hard at her. Ahsoka spun around and regained herself before slashing back at him with Ataru. N-K blocked her blade before she struck at him below with her second lightsaber. N-K Necrosis held his lightsaber low and spun around as Ahsoka slashed at him with Soresu. N-K blocked all of her attacks before deactivating one of his blades. He hit her with the deactivated end of his lightsaber hilt before performing an overhead slash at her from above. Ahsoka held up her lightsabers and locked her blades with N-K before kicking him away.

"Not bad," N-K said as he quickly regained himself. "But you're still no match for me and my Saber Strikers."

"We'll see about that," Ahsoka said as she looked to see Anakin battling with one of the Saber Strikers. "Master, here!" She called out, throwing her Master's first lightsaber to Anakin.

Anakin parried off all the attacks sent at him by the Saber Striker before getting knocked back. He saw Ahsoka throw him his first lightsaber and caught it.

"Thanks, Snips!" Anakin called out as he activated the blue blade of his early weapon. Now armed with both of his lightsabers, he ran towards the Saber Striker and started to slash down at it, sending it back before landing his two blades at him as he utilized Jar'Kai against it.

Katooni and Jaybo both clashed with another one of the Saber Strikers, using their blades to counter against the advanced technological sword of the Saber Striker. Katooni was using both of her lightsabers to try and force back the Saber Striker as Drol struck at it with his baton.

"Wow, these things are tough!" Katooni exclaimed as she locked blades with the Saber Striker before Jaybo slammed it with the shock function of his baton charged up.

"I've never seen anything like these before," Jaybo said. "They'd be so cool if they weren't going to hurt us."

"Focus!" Ahsoka called out as she and N-K Necrosis crossed blades with each other again. "Don't let these guys get to you!"

"Right!" Katooni called out. She tossed one of her lightsabers at the Saber Striker, who grabbed her thrown blade before Jaybo formed a metal blade from his baton. He slashed down at the Saber Striker before Katooni ran up and slashed its head off. She grabbed her thrown lightsaber and turned away as Jaybo blasted the rest of its body.

Depa Billaba used Soresu against the Saber Striker fighting against her. As the Saber Striker struck its sword at her, she blocked its blade and circled around. She kicked the Saber Striker away before using the Force to pull its sword out of its hands. She activated the sword and crossed it with her lightsaber before twirling around and slashing down at the Saber Striker with both blades, cutting it down.

"These things are vulnerable without their swords!" Depa called out. "Disarm and destroy!"

"You think that's their real weakness?" N-K asked. "You have much to learn!" he yelled before breaking off with Ahsoka and slashing at her chest.

Ahsoka did not budge, taking the hit instead. The attack from the red lightsaber did nothing to her as N-K slashed across her chest twice. She looked to N-K and grinned smugly as he looked up.

"What?!" N-K asked.

Ahsoka kicked N-K Necrosis away, activating her secondary lightsaber again.

"Can't touch this, Nick." Ahsoka quipped as she tapped her chestplate, revealing it to be made of Cortosis.

Serra clashed with the Saber Striker again before breaking off with it. She kicked the Saber Striker away and used her two lightsabers to trap its blade. The Saber Striker tried to break free, but Serra cut off its hands. The Saber Striker attempted to attack again until Saw shot at it in the back. The Saber Striker fell before Serra slashed it in half. She used the Force to pull its sword to her before looking to Saw with a grin on her face.

Barriss used Niman against the Saber Striker going up against her. As she did, Miss Martian was backing away from another Saber Striker. M'gann and the Saber Striker's blades slid past each other as they slashed at one another wildly. Miss Martian swung her lightsaber at the Saber Striker using Ataru, but her blade was knocked down. She ducked from an overhead attack before striking with Ataru again, but the Saber Striker punched her to the ground as she backed into Barriss.

Both of the Saber Strikers fighting against Barriss and Miss Martian stabbed at them. Miss Martian reactivated her lightsaber and trapped her Saber Striker's sword at the ground while Barriss used her two lightsabers to trap her Saber Striker's sword in midair. The two broke off and ducked as M'gann's Saber Striker attempted to stab at her, only to stab Barriss's Saber Striker. At the same time, Barriss's Saber Striker stabbed at Miss Martian's Saber Striker. The two looked to the impaled Droids before slicing them in half, destroying the Saber Striker Droids before grabbing their swords.

Ahsoka spun around and used Ataru and Niman against N-K Necrosis. The new Cyborg looked to the fallen Saber Strikers before growling, keeping his lightsaber at the ready.

"Ready to give up yet?" Ahsoka asked.

"Never!" N-K Necrosis exclaimed. He slashed at the ground, creating sparks everywhere, almost getting in everyone's eyes before running away with some of the remaining Saber Strikers right behind him.

"Hold it right there!" Depa called out, using Force Speed to catch up with N-K Necrosis.

"Master Billaba, wait!" Anakin called out.

Depa was not listening to the pleas of her fellow Jedi or the Young Justice. As she charged towards N-K Necrosis, she thought back to her last battle again. The very same battle she had with the same kind of Cyborg as N-K before she fell into a coma, her battle with General Grievous.

Clone Commander Gray was leading Clone Troopers against the Battle Droids on Utapau. Depa was still in her battle with General Grievous, still using Vaapad.

"Master Billaba, wait!" Mace Windu called out as he ran up to Depa.

Depa Billaba growled as Grievous slashed at her. Still using Vaapad, she slashed him away before attempting to bring her lightsaber down onto him. However, Mace Windu ran in and placed his lightsaber in front of hers, stopping it from killing the Cyborg General.

"Stop!" Master Mace Windu called out. "Don't destroy yourself!"

"Get out of my WAY!" Depa growled before breaking off with Master Windu.

Mace staggered backwards as Depa threw him off, but he quickly regained himself. Depa ran at him and slashed him away before turning her attention back to General Grievous.

General Grievous cackled. "Jedi Fool!" he remarked.

Depa Billaba gasped as General Grievous got back up. She held her lightsaber at the ready as he charged at her, with her ready to fight him once again. The rest of what happened flashed before her very eyes.

N-K Necrosis turned around and looked to Depa as she slashed several Saber Strikers to the side. He chuckled and activated his lightsaber again, holding it up before spinning around and slashing at the awakened Jedi Master. Depa just countered back with Ataru, managing to anticipate all of the attacks N-K Necrosis sent at her before he slashed at her head. Depa blocked the blade with Soresu before clashing with N-K high and low, the two at a stalemate before they leapt away from each other, both with their lightsabers at the ready.

"Impressive," N-K Necrosis said. "I have never fought a Jedi with such stamina before."

"You haven't seen anything yet." Depa aid as she twirled around her lightsaber and put herself into a Makashi Ready Stance.

N-K Necrosis charged at Depa Billaba, stabbing his lightsaber forward. As he did, Depa stepped to the side and slammed him away with the pommel of her hilt. N-K growled and swung his lightsaber back up at Depa, but she held her lightsaber behind her back and blocked the blade before circling his lightsaber around. She calmly brought it up and threw the Double-Bladed Lightsaber into the air before kicking the new Kaleesh Cyborg away.

N-K Necrosis chuckled as he got up. He looked to his lightsaber, still in the air, and used a cable hidden within his arm to grab it. The rest of the Young Justice ran up as he got back up, placing his lightsaber hilt at his side.

"I hope you had your work cut out for you with the Saber Strikers," N-K Necrosis said as his remaining Saber Strikers got back up. "There is still much for you to experience at my hands!" he exclaimed before running off.

"Was that the Cyborg that you were sensing, Master Billaba?" Katooni asked.

"It was someone else," Depa Billaba replied. "But this N-K Necrosis is a problem is he is creating advanced versions of Blade Runners."

"Should we call in a Strike Force to take down the Factory?" Saw asked.

"Let's not go to extremes," Ahsoka said. "First, we need to make sure that we take care of this new Anti-Jedi Droid that Sylas and Lady Shiva told us about."

"Right," Anakin said before taking a look off into the distance. "Necrosis went that way," he said. "If we're going to destroy this new Droid, we should follow them."

"Right," Ahsoka said before looking to the Young Justice. "Let's go," she said before helping Master Depa Billaba back up onto her feet. "Are you okay, Master?" she asked.

"Yes," Master Billaba replied. "For a moment, I was afraid I was going to lose control of myself again."

Ahsoka sighed. "Why do you keep dwelling on that?" she asked. "The past is in the past. You did what you had to do to ensure a victory against Grievous. There's nothing you can do to change your actions from that day."

"I'm not what a Padawan Learner would want to see," Depa said. "I could feel myself about to use Vaapad again. Vaapad, the very form which put me into my coma."

"So, you made a mistake," Ahsoka said. "We make them all the time, but they're not supposed to hold us back," she said. "They're meant to help us move on."

"Even the worst mistakes are meant to be learned from," Miss Martian said. "Ahsoka and I… we've learned that the hard way."

Depa Billaba smiled to the two female Jedi. "Thank you," she said. "Your counsel is most wise… and most appreciated."

"Any time," Ahsoka said. "Now… let's go and show them what Jedi are made of."

Depa Billaba grinned. "Let's move." She said.

Back at the Droid Factory, Admiral Trench was waiting. The doors opened, and N-K Necrosis with his Saber Strikers entered. All of the other Battle Droids turned to him as they made their way inside.

"What do you have to report?" Admiral Trench asked.

"The Young Justice is on their way," N-K Necrosis explained. "They are following me, Admiral. We must not delay. We must make sure that they do not take down this Factory."

Admiral Trench clicked his tongue. "I see," he said as he placed his hand to his chin. "Send out 4-TR5. Show the Young Justice just what its true power is."

N-K Necrosis nodded. "Yes, Admiral," he said. He turned to 4-TR5 the Fortress Droid and craned his neck, motioning for it to move. "Let us see who is truly the best."

Meanwhile, the Young Justice started to approach the Temple of Illumination. Ahsoka and Depa looked to each other before looking to see the Droid Factory built over it.

"There it is," Ahsoka said. "The Temple of Illumination."

"Now turned into a Battle Droid Factory," Depa said. "We have to get in there and put an end to this operation… now!"

"Right," Anakin said. He turned to Ahsoka. "After you."

"Yeah," Ahsoka said as she led everyone inside of the Droid Factory. Everyone looked around, seeing if there was anything waiting for them. As they were looking, Ahsoka turned to Depa Billaba. "Are you feeling alright now?" she asked as she placed her hand on Depa's shoulder.

"I think," Depa said. "To be honest, I was timid about telling the other Jedi Masters about this."

"What?" Ahsoka asked. "Tell me what it is."

"I'm scared," Depa Billaba admitted. "There's not a day that I don't think back to how I lost control of myself," she explained. "I went back onto the field to protect the Planet I was born on, but to challenge someone just like Grievous, someone who knows the Jedi Ways… it brings back painful memories," she said. "I feel that if I lose control of myself again… I won't be able to turn back… not like before. I'll lose my focus again."

"You know…" Miss Martian said as she stepped up. "I think that true focus lies somewhere between rage and serenity."

Depa Billaba panted and looked to M'gann with confusion. "What do you mean?" she asked.

Miss Martian shrugged. "Let's see," she said as she walked towards Depa. "Do you mind?" she asked politely. "You know… if I…?" she started out, holding her hand to her head.

Depa nodded. "Of course," she said. "Be my guest."

Ahsoka smiled. "Don't worry," she said. "This won't hurt."

Miss Martian nodded. "Here we go." She said, placing her hand to her head and closing her eyes.

Depa looked to Miss Martian and closed her eyes as well. Inside of her head, past the reminding thought of her battle with Grievous, she could see a memory she thought was lost to her forever.

Miss Martian and Ahsoka found themselves inside of Depa Billaba's mind. Inside of her psyche, Depa, at least ten years younger, at the age of sixteen, was seen walking inside of a Ship. Ahsoka looked out, seeing that it was heading towards the Jedi Temple.

"See what you can do, the time has come," Master Yoda said as he walked up to Depa. "Your lightsaber, show me."

"This memory…" Ahsoka said. "What is this?"

"The deepest memory of Depa Billaba." Miss Martian replied.

"Yes, Master." The young Depa Billaba said.

Ahsoka and Miss Martian watched as Depa Billaba laid out metal parts on the ground, with a green Khyber Crystal in the center. She closed her eyes and let the parts float in front of her. Each of the parts started to fit together, piece by piece. First, the crystal was placed in the center of the lightsaber. After that, the hilt came on. It had a round pommel and a black handgrip. The activation matrix was located near the emitter of the lightsaber hilt, which had a slanted outer coating. There was a knob at the bottom of the hilt, and a black coating under the silver plating of the hilt. Under the emitter was a thick ring, which made a small separation between the body of the lightsaber and the emitter.

As soon as all of the pieces were put together, Depa Billaba used the Force to pull her new lightsaber towards her. She, Ahsoka and Miss Martian watched with amazement as the green blade from the Khyber Crystal sprung to life.

"Congratulations," Master Yoda said. "A true Jedi, you are now."

Ahsoka, Miss Martian and Depa Billaba all opened their eyes, snapping back to reality.

"Well?" Anakin asked.

"I feel… different," Depa said as she felt her head. She turned to Ahsoka and M'gann. "What did you do?" she asked.

"I accessed the brightest core of your memory system," Miss Martian explained before looking to Ahsoka. "We both did."

"It was a beautiful memory," Ahsoka said. "Thank you."

"I didn't know I still had that memory." Depa said.

"There's so much more to you than you know." Paula said wisely.

"Not just pain, suffering, but good too," Ahsoka said. "M'gann and I felt it, and when you access it, you'll possess a power greater than other Jedi," she added on. "Don't think back to what you went through with Grievous. Think back… to your brightest memory."

Depa smiled. "Thank you," she said. "Thank you very much."

All of a sudden, a mechanical noise was heard. Everyone looked around as the lights in the room flickered to life. Ahsoka, Anakin, Miss Martian, Katooni, Serra, Depa Billaba and Barriss all activated their lightsabers as the balcony opened. Everyone looked up before Anakin let out a gasp, seeing Admiral Trench approach.

"Admiral Trench?!" Anakin exclaimed. "But you died!"

"I survived that assault on my Ship, Skywalker," Admiral Trench said. "But your proton torpedoes cost me half of my body, including my eye. I was brought to Count Dooku for recovery, and I was provided with cybernetic replacements to compensate for the loss of my body parts," he explained. "Ever since you attacked me, I was forced to hide away," he went on. "Now… I am fully recovered, and have taken control of the Temple of Illumination… tasked with finding a way to destroy you and the band of heroes calling themselves the Young Justice."

"Half the man you once were, aren't you?" Ahsoka asked.

"You must be the leader of the Young Justice, Ahsoka Tano," Admiral Trench said as he clicked his tongue. "It is unwise to travel so far… only to die at my hands."

"Bring it on!" Rocket called out.

"We're not afraid of you!" Connor exclaimed.

"Oh, but you will not be fighting me," Admiral Trench said before the factory door opened up, with N-K Necrosis walking through. "I take it you've already met our new general, N-K Necrosis?"

"We know him," Serra said. "He likes to run."

"I run no more!" N-K Necrosis spat. He spun around his lightsaber hilt before allowing two Saber Striker Droids and 4-TR5 to walk through. "It is time you witnessed the might of our new weapon! 4-TR5, Fortress!"

"What difference is one new Droid going to make?" Katooni asked.

"This is the same Droid who defeated Sylas and Lady Shiva," N-K Necrosis explained. "And now… he is the bringer of your doom!"

"Not today!" Saw exclaimed, tossing a grenade at 4-TR5.

"This clanker's going to the scrapheap!" Artemis quipped as she shot an explosive arrow at 4-TR5.

4-TR5 growled and grabbed the grenade. He threw it at the explosive arrow, causing it to go off before running at everyone with its arm blades out.

Serra spun around her lightsabers, slashing at 4-TR5. 4-TR5 just spun around in the same way and slashed Serra back, knocking her into Saw.

"You okay?" Saw asked.

"Yeah," Serra replied. "I don't understand. That move always packs a punch."

"I remember," Zatanna said before taking out her Gold Energy Ichor Sword. "Erif nrub nordluac elbbub!" she incanted, sending fire towards 4-TR5.

4-TR5 growled as it was set on fire.

"Now!" Aqualad called out, slashing at it with large water blades.

4-TR5 broke away and threw the fire aside before sending fire towards Aqualad. Kaldur gasped in surprise and quickly formed shields to protect himself from the fiery blasts before Ahsoka shot a Ray of Light towards 4-TR5. The blast held the Fortress Droid for a while before it slowly walked towards Ahsoka.

"Sylas never said anything about this Droid being able to walk through blasts!" Ahsoka exclaimed. She held her ground, but felt herself getting pushed back. "Gotta push on!" she strained.

4-TR5 reached Ahsoka and punched her away.

"Ahsoka!" Anakin called out. He looked back to 4-TR5 and took out both of his lightsabers. He slashed at him, but 4-TR5 held up its blades in midair and knocked the Chosen One away before sending a punch towards his robotic hand, causing Anakin to scream in pain.

"Let me try something." Barriss said. She flew into the air and aimed her lightsabers down.

4-TR5 watched as Barriss spun around and drilled down at him, letting out a battle cry. 4-TR5 just knocked her to the side, sending her crashing into several crates.

"No way!" Ahsoka exclaimed. "Impossible!"

"You haven't seen anything yet!" N-K Necrosis exclaimed before activating his lightsaber. "This is just the beginning!"

Ahsoka looked to N-K Necrosis and spun around in the air towards him. N-K Necrosis just blocked all of her Niman attacks before locking blades with her. He broke off and punched her away before slashing at her wildly. Ahsoka spun back and parried off all of his attacks before the two slashed at each other. N-K Necrosis growled and kicked her away before bringing his lightsaber down onto her. He forced her back before she broke off with him, sending a metal pipe from the wall at him. N-K sliced it apart before the Saber Striker Droids ran at her.

"Ahsoka!" Katooni called out, running towards the battle with Miss Martian.

"Katooni, M'gann!" Ahsoka exclaimed.

Miss Martian and Katooni both held their lightsabers up and blocked the attacks of the Saber Striker Droids.

"Take care of Necrosis!" Miss Martian called out as she used K'Kruhk's lightsaber to hold off the Saber Strikers. "We've got this!"

Ahsoka nodded. "Thanks!" she called out.

"Here! Use this!" Miss Martian called out, throwing her crossguard lightsaber to Ahsoka.

Ahsoka caught the crossguard lightsaber and activated it as N-K Necrosis slashed at her again. She used the main blade and the crossguard blade to block his attack before using her original lightsaber to slash him away.

"Haven't you realized the true purpose of Fortress?" N-K Necrosis asked as he charged at Ahsoka again. "Not only is he meant to be able to take on Jedi and Sith alike… but he is the weapon meant to destroy the Young Justice once and for all!"

"You have no idea how tired I am of hearing people say that!" Ahsoka exclaimed before pushing N-K Necrosis off.

N-K Necrosis cackled and lunged at Ahsoka. However, Depa Billaba ran in and held her ground against him using her lightsaber and the sword stolen from the Saber Striker she fought.

"Find a way to take down Fortress!" Depa ordered. "I'll handle him!"

"You wish!" N-K Necrosis spat as he slashed apart the sword Depa stole.

"Here!" Ahsoka called out as she handed Depa Miss Martian's crossguard lightsaber. "You'll need this more than I do."

"Thanks!" Depa Billaba said.

Ahsoka saluted to Depa before taking out her main lightsaber, placing her original green one in her left hand. She activated the aqua blade and ran at 4-TR5 with Anakin and the rest of the Young Justice.

Depa placed her personal lightsaber in her left hand while activating the crossguard lightsaber, holding both of her blades out. N-K Necrosis looked to her for a while with shock before letting out a chuckle. He placed his lightsaber up to his face to salute her. Depa Billaba stood calm and did the same before the two slashed down and charged towards each other with their lightsabers aimed at each other dangerously.

Ahsoka slashed down at 4-TR5, but he parried off her moves without getting a scratch. Kid Flash ran at the new Droid afterwards, but he slammed his hand in midair, knocking him to the ground before stepping on him. Kid Flash groaned and tried to get free as Artemis shot an arrow at him. However, 4-TR5 grabbed the arrow and stabbed it at Kid Flash.

Kid Flash managed to narrowly speed away, but his left shoulder was stabbed. He yelled in pain before pulling the arrow out, feeling his speed start to heal his injury. He looked to 4-TR5 and growled before spinning a tornado at the Droid.

4-TR5 growled and held his ground, hardly budging from his spot. As he was holding his own against the tornado attack, Superboy flew in and used laser-vision on him, but 4-TR5 sent back massive blasts that countered the laser-vision before Rocket trapped him inside of a telekinetic bubble.

"Try to get out of that!" Rocket quipped.

"4-TR5 was meant to anticipate everything about you," Admiral Trench said. "Even your toughest moves."

4-TR5 whirred to life as his eyes glowed red.

"Everyone, move!" Ahsoka called out, getting everyone to get out of the way.

4-TR5 let out an enormous blast towards the kinetic shield. As he did, Rocket started to groan in pain. As the shield broke, Rocket was thrown back, yelling in pain and clutching onto her body as if a thousand needles had been poked into every part of her.

"This thing has been programmed to learn all of our moves?!" Rocket exclaimed as Aqualad ran to help her up.

"Seems like it," Ahsoka said. "But I doubt it knows everything."

"Let's put that to the test." Lux said as he ran towards 4-TR5 with his lightsaber drawn.

4-TR5 let out a slight chuckle and formed his blades. However, Lux formed the blaster of his lightsaber and shot at him, causing 4-TR5 to get hit by two successful blasts before Lux slashed down at him, causing him to raise up his metal blades and block the attacks. He growled and slashed Lux away, who shot him away with the blaster function of his lightsaber.

"Obviously, this thing didn't know about Ezra's special lightsaber." Lux mused.

"Trench must have been studying all of our moves from every battle we've had with the Separatists," Paula said. She turned to Ahsoka. "You think it also means it knows SokaTan?"

"Let's see." Ahsoka said. She held out her lightsaber and let it glow bright. She stabbed her lightsaber down and crossed her legs before slashing upwards. As she lifted her right leg into the air, she crouched and slashed down, putting her foot back on the ground. After that, she got back up and spun around before she sent forth a SokaTan Trinity Prism towards 4-TR5.

4-TR5 ran at the SokaTan Trinity Prism, causing an explosion to go off.

"Did that get him?" Anakin asked.

Everyone looked to the smoke from the explosion of the SokaTan Trinity Prism Strike. After a while, 4-TR5 ran out, unharmed and with his blades still drawn.

"That would be a 'no'!" Robin exclaimed.

"I can't believe it!" Ahsoka exclaimed. "No one's ever been able to survive a direct SokaTan Strike!"

"Tell that to Fortress!" Barriss called out as she shot webs at 4-TR5's feet, temporarily trapping him.

4-TR5 continued to run, but the webs sent by Barriss trapped him in place. Lux shot at him, but he deflected the blasts easily before Lux slashed at him up close, getting damaged by the attack before slashing him back. As Lux was thrown back in the air, he shot at 4-TR5, sending him back as well.

"It's still learning!" Lux exclaimed. "It's not fully used to some of our new abilities."

"Maybe that's what we need to do. Use our newest stuff on this guy." Serra said.

"But it might learn from those," Ahsoka said. "Is it worth the risk?"

"We need to do everything we can to make sure that no more of these Fortress Droids can be made," Anakin said. "I say we give it a go."

Ahsoka nodded. "Okay," she said before looking to Kid Flash and Serra. "Wally, use that new lightning move you've been working on," she ordered. "Serra, switch with M'gann and Katooni," she ordered. "They have some moves I know can help change the tides."

"Right!" Serra called out.

"On it!" Kid Flash acknowledged before running towards 4-TR5.

At the same time, Depa Billaba backflipped away from N-K Necrosis as he slashed at her. She struck at him with Ataru using Miss Martian's crossguard lightsaber, forcing him back before blocking an attack from him with her own lightsaber using Soresu. She circled N-K Necrosis's lightsaber around before forcing him back with Shii-Cho. N-K Necrosis snarled as he regained himself while Depa readied her lightsabers in her hands.

"You fight well," N-K Necrosis complimented as he spun his lightsaber around. "But I have seen the archives. Mastering Vaapad was the one of the eight Lightsaber Forms you could never master."

"I won't need to use it to defeat you." Depa said as she and N-K Necrosis circled each other, twirling around her crossguard lightsaber as she did so.

N-K Necrosis held his Double-Bladed Lightsaber out in front of him and twisted both sides of the hilt. He split the hilt apart, revealing two red lightsaber hilts with glowing red blades. He spun them both around before slamming his twin blades onto Depa.

Depa Billaba held up both of her lightsabers and blocked N-K's attack, but found herself getting pushed back. However, she was able to regain herself and pushed N-K off, slashing at him with Shien using her borrowed crossguard lightsaber. She spun around and forced him back, knocking him into the wall.

Miss Martian slashed with Shien at the Saber Striker facing her. Both her lightsaber and the sword of the Saber Striker clashed together, creating sparks as they collided with each other.

"Having any luck?" Miss Martian asked as Katooni broke off with her Saber Striker with both of her lightsabers using Niman.

"Having a blast!" Katooni replied as she used Makashi to keep her Saber Striker at bay. "Aside from the Blade Runners, I don't think that I've ever faced Droids this powerful before."

"I wonder if we can even last much longer we can last against these guys." Miss Martian mused as she and Katooni were soon fighting the Saber Strikers back to back with each other.

"Switch!" Serra called out as she ran towards Miss Martian and Katooni.

M'gann and Katooni looked to Serra and broke off with their Saber Striker Droid opponents, letting Serra slam her lightsabers down onto them, clashing blades with the two advanced Battle Droids.

"Thanks, Serra." Katooni said gratefully.

"Ahsoka needs you two now," Serra said as she broke off with the two Saber Strikers. "I'll hold these two off for as long as I can. Just help Ahsoka take down Fortress!"

"But what about you?" Miss Martian asked.

"I'll catch up with you!" Serra replied. "Go! Hurry!"

Miss Martian and Katooni nodded.

"Good luck!" M'gann called out as she and Katooni ran over to help out Ahsoka and the rest of the Young Justice.

"Hey! Megan!" Serra called out as she disconnected the bottom of her emerald lightsaber. She threw it to Miss Martian and yelled, "Here!"

Miss Martian looked up and flew into the air, catching Serra's lightsaber in her right hand. She activated both of the green blades before landing down, slashing 4-TR5 back before she let Katooni perform an Ataru Niman strike at him, forcing him back.

Serra slashed at both of the Saber Strikers as they clashed blades with her. She used Niman and Makashi to fend off against both of them before spinning around, throwing them both back, one far ahead of her while the other one was kicked away behind her. The Saber Strikers ran and slashed at her, but she lifted up her right foot and activated the other end of her Ancestor's lightsaber to block the front Saber Striker's attack while placing her green single-bladed lightsaber behind her to block the attack from the Saber Striker attacking her from behind. She grinned at the Saber Striker in front of her before turning to the one behind her. She closed her eyes and spun around, using Niman to throw them off before disarming them of their swords.

As soon as the Saber Strikers were disarmed, Serra used the Force to send them both back. She held out her Ancestor's lightsaber and stabbed it down before slashing upwards. She crouched and slashed back down before sending forth a SokaTan Trinity Prism slash towards the two Saber Strikers, destroying them immediately.

"Here I come!" Miss Martian called out as she flew at 4-TR5.

4-TR5 looked to Miss Martian and sent fire from his flamethrower at her. However, Miss Martian just held out Serra's lightsaber and spun it around, creating a tornado to counter the flames.

Kid Flash raced towards 4-TR5. The Fortress Droid tried to knock Kid Flash out of the air again, but Wally raced around him, his lightning trailing behind him. Everyone watched as Kid Flash continued to race around until he stopped, using all of the lightning he gained to throw at 4-TR5, sending the Fortress Droid backwards.

"Now!" Ahsoka called out, sending an energy arrow at 4-TR5 with her Arm-Mounted Crossbow Gauntlet, forcing him back. She turned to Miss Martian, still in the air. "M'gann, now!"

"Right!" Miss Martian called out as she continued to fly towards 4-TR5. When she was close enough, her eyes glowed and she sent Martian Heat Vision towards 4-TR5, sending him through the ground.

"Heat Vision? I'm jealous," Superboy teased as he flew up next to M'gann. "Let's take care of this Clanker together!" He exclaimed as he readied his Heat Vision Enhancing Visor.

"Hello, Megan!" Miss Martian quipped. "Let's do this!"

Connor grinned as the two flew at 4-TR5, shooting Heat Vision down at him together. 4-TR5 crossed his arms in front of him, trying to withstand the blasts. However, Superboy and Miss Martian pressed on, pushing him back as the ground started to crumble from the immense firepower.

"Impressive," Admiral Trench said to himself as he placed his hand to his chin. He clicked his tongue. "It would seem that there is still much for us to learn about the Young Justice. Fortunately…" He went on as he spoke up louder, getting the Young Justice to look to him. "Fortress was built to adapt to new challenges like these!"

Depa Billaba ran at 4-TR5, the two locking their lightsabers with each other. Depa pressed on, gaining the momentum she needed to push him back. She soon kicked him down to the ground. However, he brought his lightsabers back up at her and slashed, but Depa used Soresu to throw him off before Force-Pushing him away.

Miss Martian and Superboy fired down at 4-TR5. Kid Flash raced and created more lightning before throwing it towards Serra. She caught the lightning with her lightsabers and used her charged up blades to slash 4-TR5 away, causing some damage to his armored hide before Anakin slashed it away using Niman with both his first and his new lightsaber.

"You can't destroy me!" N-K Necrosis called out to Depa as she walked towards him with her lightsabers at the ready.

"I don't have to destroy you," Depa said as she held her crossguard lightsaber out. "I only have to defeat you."

"Let's see how strong Fortress is now, Admiral." Ahsoka said.

"Go for it, Ahsoka." Anakin said as he tossed her his first lightsaber.

Ahsoka nodded as she deactivated her lightsaber and caught the first blade of her Master.

Ahsoka stared down 4-TR5 while Depa stared down N-K Necrosis. Ahsoka thought back to her happiest memory on Earth while Depa thought back to her happy memory of creating her lightsaber for the very first time. Simultaneously, they stabbed them lightsabers down to their left before slashing up. They slashed down to their right before spinning around, sending forth SokaTan Trinity Prism Slashes towards their respective opponents, causing explosions that sent N-K Necrosis and Fortress back.

Everyone held their breath as they watched the smoke clear. Depa saw that N-K Necrosis was mortally wounded and grinned. She turned to see the Young Justice looking to where Fortress stood. When the smoke cleared, Fortress was still standing. Everyone gasped in surprise before 4-TR5 fell onto its knees, a low whirring emitting from it as it started to deactivate.

"Impossible!" N-K Necrosis exclaimed. "Fortress was built to be unstoppable! Nothing is supposed to defeat it!"

"Looks like there's a flaw in your Droid, Nick." Ahsoka quipped as 4-TR5 started to shut down.

"Indeed," Admiral Trench said as he looked down to N-K Necrosis sternly. He turned back to the Young Justice and clicked his tongue. "Ahsoka Tano, Young Justice… I salute you," he said respectfully. "It is rare that I expect these kinds of results from my enemies… and even more rare that you get my respect for winning a battle with such impossible odds against them."

"And you have our thanks for a challenging battle, Admiral." Lux said.

"Now, as the victors, we order you to pull out," Depa said as she tossed Miss Martian back her crossguard lightsaber. She placed her original lightsaber back into her right hand and aimed it up at the balcony. "Leave now and accept our offer."

"So you have said… and so… it shall be done," Admiral Trench said as N-K Necrosis got back up. "Necrosis, gather our forces and prepare to pull out." He ordered.

"But we almost have them at our mercy!" N-K Necrosis argued.

"Do as I say," Admiral Trench ordered. "The Young Justice has won."

N-K Necrosis growled and went to get 4-TR5. "All forces, pull out!" he yelled out. "The Factory is lost! Pull out! Now!"

"Until we meet again, Young Justice," Admiral Trench said as he slowly turned around and walked away. "This is not over."

"Until we meet again." Ahsoka said sternly, handing her Master's first lightsaber back to Anakin as he walked up next to her.

Soon, Separatist Dropships started to take Admiral Trench and N-K Necrosis, as well as 4-TR5 and the other Battle Droids away.

"Quite an honorable deed you have done," Count Dooku said to Admiral Trench over a holo-transmitter. "And all traces of your work in the Factory?"

"Wiped away," Admiral Trench reported as N-K Necrosis scoffed. "Like the rest of the Factory. It is as if we were never there in the first place."

"This code of honor of yours must be maintained at all costs, Admiral," Count Dooku said. "You must be an example for all Separatists who wish to rise to such high ranks. Nothing must be allowed to get in our conquest of control over the Universe."

"Of course, Count Dooku," Admiral Trench replied. "Thank you."

"Do not delay with your next status report." Dooku said sternly before signing off.

N-K Necrosis lifted up his lightsaber hilt and activated it, slashing apart a terminal. "I could have taken the whole Young Justice easily!" he exclaimed. "Why do you let your honor blind you?!"

"I am bound by my honor," Admiral Trench said. "Nothing shall get in my way of blinding me like I was blinded by pride at the Battle of Christophsis." He said before walking away.

"Your honor is a flaw, Admiral," N-K Necrosis said as he deactivated his Double-Bladed Lightsaber. "But rest assured… I will make sure that it does not become a problem again." He said before walking away to his quarters.

Back on Chalacta, Republic Forces had arrived. Depa was still with the Young Justice, looking down to a tunnel leading down into the Planet made by Separatist Forces. Clone Troopers went down into the tunnel as Anakin spoke with Obi-Wan and Admiral Yularen about the situation.

"Admiral Trench has returned?" Admiral Yularen asked.

"Yes," Anakin said. "And he has a new warrior filling in for General Grievous. It's another Kaleesh Cyborg, only this one is called N-K Necrosis."

"This is troubling," Ahsoka said as she walked over. "First the Reverse-Flash comes, and now, we're getting new enemies by the hour popping up like geraniums."

"New enemies appearing by the day," Obi-Wan mused. "I must tell the Council about this problem when I get back to Coruscant."

"If it's all the same with you, Master Kenobi…" Depa Billaba said as she walked over, causing everyone to look to her. "I would like nothing more than to join the Council again… for good… and to resume my role as a Jedi Mentor to all."

Obi-Wan smiled and nodded. "You are always welcome, Master Billaba," he said. "Remember that the Force is always with you."

"Thank you, Master," Depa said before looking to Ahsoka. "Ahsoka… may I speak with you and the Young Justice for a moment."

"Of course, Master," Ahsoka said as she and Master Billaba walked away. "Anything."

"Thank you for restoring my confidence," Depa said. "I may already be a Master… but I feel that believing in myself again was a Trial that all Jedi were meant to face… and thanks to you… I have managed to pass it."

"Any time," Ahsoka said as the rest of the Young Justice smiled to her. "Anything for a friend."

"I'm glad we could help." Serra said.

"Yeah," Miss Martian added on. "Me especially."

"You are all very brave and courageous," Depa said. "I am proud to call you the Young Justice."

Everyone smiled and bowed to Depa Billaba. Depa smiled and bowed back in response before everyone went towards their Ships to make their way back to Coruscant, waiting for their next mission.

Author's Notes: Well, everyone, what did you think of my brand-new Chapter? This one took me a while to do, so I hope you like all the hard work I put into this. Today's a very happy day for me, as I'm turning twenty, so Happy Birthday to me! There's so much I want to do, and since it's the Star Wars 40th Anniversary Year, I can't wait to share it all with you. I'll have a new Chapter out soon, I promise. Please be sure to review, rate, and as always if you can, Private Message me for anything on the Story. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Have an awesome week, everyone! See you soon!