So season 7 is this Friday and I can't wait. I really hope Disney doesn't ruin it, but knowing our boy Dave Faloni, he's got this. Enjoy guys!
Obi-Wan used the force to summon his lightsaber to his right hand and ignited it. Sidious moved forward as Obi-Wan swung at him. The dark lord dodged every one of the Jedi Master's strikes. Sidious laughed as Obi-Wan swung again at him but he created an opening. Laughing, Sidious raised his hands and sent force lightning towards him.
"Ahh!" Obi-Wan cried out in pain.
Obi-Wan fell to the ground, the lightning snaking its way through the air, electrocuting him. Obi-Wan's lightsaber fell to his side as the onslaught continued. Sidious continued to laugh as Obi-Wan writhed in pain. Eventually, the electrocution stopped, Obi-Wan gasping for air. Sidious slowly made his way over to the Jedi, standing over him menacingly.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you."
"If… you think… you can turn me… you're wrong."
"Don't try to convince yourself, master Jedi. You and I both know the Jedi will find out about what you've done."
Obi-Wan got back on his feet and ignited his lightsaber. Sidious responded by igniting his own blade and the blue and red lightsabers clashed. Obi-Wan tried to shove the sith lord back but to no avail. The Jedi master pulled his lightsaber back and tried to slash Sidious from the side but his enemy seemed to think one step ahead by blocking the strike.
Satine was talking with Rex who through their brief conversation, found out how much Rex cared about his brothers and his Jedi friends. She also learned of his experience on Certain planets like Umbara. She couldn't help but feel sorry for the captain, knowing what it is like to fight through a hellish war.
"I'm sorry for all of your loss, Captain. Soon, hopefully, this fighting will end and you can do something other than killing."
"With all due respect, I am a clone, I was bred to fight."
"Just because you were made to be a soldier, doesn't mean you're not good at anything else. Now tell me, captain, what would you like to do after this war?"
Rex didn't know how to respond. At first, he thought he would just remain in the army if the clones were allowed to leave but then his thoughts wandered elsewhere. He thought of Cut Lawquane and his family. It came to his realization that he wanted that, a peaceful life, a life where he didn't have to fight. A life that he could share with a wife and kids. His mind then wandered to the Togrutan padawan that he had served alongside for the past couple of years.
Rex and Ahsoka had become good friends since their first meeting on Cristophsis. Both of them always had each other's backs when things got rough. He had watched Ahsoka become more and more mature, watching her develop her more feminine features. His mind pictured him and Ahsoka, living a peaceful life on a farm or in the city. A smile crept onto his face as his mind pictured Rex having kids with Ahsoka.
"I… uh… I want to live a peaceful life with the girl of my dreams by my side."
Satine was about to say something in response but she was cut off by a shout coming from the room Obi-Wan had gone into. The two of them looked towards the room and heard the sound of something crashing to the floor.
"I'm going to check on him."
Rex nodded as she got up from her seat and made her way towards Obi-Wan's room. As she walked closer she could hear the sounds of a lightsaber striking something.
Obi-Wan slashed his saber at the dark lord once again but Sidious blocked it. The Jedi Master then tried to use the force to push him into the wall but Sidious moved to0 fast. Sidious then backed up towards the door and Obi-Wan saw this as his opportunity. Using what strength he could muster, Obi-Wan swung his lightsaber once again but the dark lord seemed to disappear and in the doorway with a lightsaber being aimed at her, Satine froze in shock.
Obi-Wan and Satine looked at each other, neither one of them willing to make the first move. After what felt like an eternity Obi-Wan shut his lightsaber off and let it fall to the ground. Satine, meanwhile, took one cautious step into the room.
"Uh, Satine, umm… sorry to give you such a fright. Just practicing with my lightsaber." Obi-Wan said nervously.
"Okay Ben, just… just checking on you. The captain and I heard… heard a loud bang."
"No everything is fine here, nothing wrong at all."
"Alright then, I'll go back to the bridge then, I guess."
Satine left the room leaving Obi-Wan alone. The Jedi master fell to his knees, relieved that he didn't hit Satine with his blade. Behind him, Sidious rematerialized and watched as Obi-Wan picked up his lightsaber. Obi-Wan sensed the dark lord's presence and turned to face him.
"You know… you keep visiting me like this… I'm gonna have to leave out a welcome mat," Obi-Wan quipped.
"Don't flatter me, Master Jedi. You came close to killing her, you know."
"Because you nearly made me do it!"
"My friend, I only stood in the way. After all, we wouldn't want the precious Dutchess hurt, shall we," Sidious replied laughing.
"You're a monster and I will destroy you."
"Good, Obi-Wan, good. Use your anger and strike me down and you would be able to stop all that you fear."
"No, you're just an illusion, a dream, you're not here. I will find you and I will end the sith plague."
"We shall see" Sidious responded, laughing as he disappeared.
Obi-Wan let his guard down, shoulders slumping as the dark lord once again left him. Sighing, Obi-Wan left the room, heading towards the bridge. When he entered the bridge, Obi-Wan took a seat next to Satine who was noticeably shaken at what just happened.
"Satine, sorry about what happened back there. I didn't mean to give you such a fright."
"It's fine Ben, I should have knocked."
"Well General we are a few minutes from exiting hyperspace, hopefully, general Skywalker is back on his feet."
"Agreed, so what were you two up to while I was gone?"
"We just talked, learning about each other's struggles. I asked the captain what he wanted in life after this war."
"I'm sure General Kenobi doesn't want to be bored with what I want to do with my life after the war."
"On the contrary Rex, please enlighten us. Oh and when we are in private like this please call me Obi-Wan."
"Sure thing Gen- I mean Obi-Wan. Well back on Salicumi, I met a deserter when I was wounded by the name of Cut. He had a wife and kids and my mind has been telling me that I want what he had. I want a girl by my side but the rules and regs of the army wouldn't allow it."
"And because of the Jedi, I'm guessing as well," Obi-Wan added.
Rex, trying to hide his true thoughts gave Obi-Wan a look of confusion.
"Don't act like I don't know Rex. I've seen the looks you and Ahsoka give each other .when the two of you talk. It's the same look that Satine and I gave each other when we were young," Obi-Wan said, glancing over at Satine.
"What you need to do is decide for yourself whether to make a move or not. It's not good to suppress our emotions, I have come to realize that now.
"Thanks, Obi-Wan, but I don't know if I have the courage to tell her."
"I know."
The Twilight exited hyperspace, the fleet standing by waiting for further orders. The ship approached the Resolute and began the landing process. Waiting for them in the hangar was Ahsoka who stood patiently as the ship touched down. The ship's ramp lowered and team Kenobi walked down.
"Master Kenobi, it's good to see you back in one piece."
"Yes well, there were some complications. I'm sure Rex would love to tell you him as you escort him to the med wing."
"Sir I can get myself to the med wing."
"Are you sure Captain, cause you seem to be limping," Obi-Wan replied putting some emphasis on the limping.
Rex got the hint and looked back towards Ahsoka.
"Your right sir, guess the adrenaline must still be wearing off."
Ahsoka nodded and walked over to Rex, putting his right arm over her shoulder. As they began to walk away, Ahsoka remembered something she needed to tell Obi-Wan.
"Oh, Master Kenobi!"
"Yes, Ahsoka?" Obi-Wan responded, turning from his conversation with Satine.
"Master Skywalker woke up while you were away. He is pretty out of it right now, Kix gave him some painkillers not too long ago."
"Thank you Ahsoka, I'll go see him them."
Obi-Wan made his way to Anakin's medical bed and sat down next to him. The young Jedi opened his eyes and smiled when he saw his master.
"Hey, master."
"Hello there Anakin, how are you doing?"
"'M tired."
"I could imagine, mustn't be easy being drugged up."
Obi-Wan grabbed Anakin's hand and held onto it.
"Anakin, it's my fault your in this state. I wasn't strong enough to protect you from Maul."
"S'okay… s'not your fault… did your best."
"I still feel like I'm responsible for this."
"Did you stab me with... lightsaber?"
"No…"
"Then it's not your fault."
Anakin turned his head away from Obi-Wan and started to close his eyes.
"Anakin you told me something on Mandalore that I don't know if you meant to say. You wanted me to tell Senator Amidala that you were sorry. I want you to tell me the truth Anakin, are you and Senator dating?"
"Dating," Anakin snorted. "Been married since first Geonosis…" Anakin continued as he began drifting off into sleep.
Obi-Wan watched Anakin's chest rise and fall, the information Anakin had given him replaying in his mind. 'Married since Geonosis' Obi-Wan thought, 'how much more has Anakin kept hidden from me. Did he not trust me enough to keep this secret from the council. Then again I should have seen the signs, Anakin isn't exactly a closed book.'
Ahsoka led Rex to a cot in the medical wing and set him down. Once Rex was sat down, she traced her hand over the new scars on his armor.
"So, wanna tell me what you were up to?"
"I don't think you wanna know 'Soka."
"Why don't you want to tell me."
"If I tell you, it must not leave between us."
"My lips are sealed."
"General Kenobi and our little group went to Kamino to find out about the biochip in our heads."
"You mean the one Fives found?"
"Exactly, well we found out more than we wanted. Turns out Fives was telling the truth and I didn't believe him."
Ahsoka put an arm around Rex's shoulder as he was becoming more distressed as he continued.
"We were bred to kill Jed. Everything that we- that I believed was a lie. One massive kriffing lie that we've been told by birth."
Ashoka said nothing as she let Rex continue his rant.
"Had we not found out about the chip, we would have killed the Jedi without a second thought. When the order would come down, I… I would have killed you without a second thought."
Ahsoka enveloped Rex in a hug in an attempt to calm him down. The clone captain put his arms around her and held the young padawan tight. The two of them remained like that until Rex eventually pulled away.
"Sorry sir, that was unprofessional of me."
"Nothing is wrong Rex, its okay to express grief. We can't keep all our emotions, bottled up inside."
Rex sighed and looked down at the ground. 'It's now or never' he thought. Ahsoka was about to turn away when she was pulled into an embrace from Rex.
"Re-" Ahsoka started to say but was cut off when his lips met hers.
At first, Ahsoka didn't know how to react. Her mind as a Jedi was telling her to pull away but her heart wanted to deepen the kiss. Eventually, Ahsoka gave into her heart and deepened the kiss. Ahsoka snaked her arms up and behind Rex's neck and held on to him. The two of them separated after a brief while, catching their breath.
"Rex I-"
"I love you, 'Soka. I don't know how I could have survived this long without you."
"We can't do this though, if the Jedi find out, you'll be reconditioned and I'll get expelled from the order."
"Obi-Wan wanted me to tell you, he was the one to push me to tell you how I felt. He's changing you know, for the better I guess. Ever since we left for Mandalore and after Satine was saved-"
Rex got cut off by a kiss from Ahsoka and the two of them held onto each other until Ahsoka was called up to the bridge.
Obi-Wan walked up to the holo table and looked at the very displeased Jedi Council. He felt Ahsoka walk beside feeling happier than usual, 'Must have done something with Rex' he thought.
"Master Kenobi, Padawan Tano, where is Skywalker?" Windu asked.
"Master Skywalker is resting Master Windu, he was wounded while fighting Maul," Ahsoka responded respectfully.
"Hmm, before or after, moving your troops, did this happen?" Yoda asked.
"After, Master" Obi-Wan responded holding his low.
"Master Kenobi we told you not to move your troops, now Coruscant's defenses are weaker without the 501st and 212th above the planet. Not to mention no one authorized you to take an army to Mandalore, as well as you being the one to say that bringing the army on this mission was against what the Dutchess stood for," Windu remained.
"Well I decided to pull a page from Anakin's book and not listen to direct orders," Obi-Wan replied smirking.
"Rescue the Dutchess, did you?" Master Yoda asked.
"Yes, the Dutchess is safe abord the Resolute."
"And of Maul?" Windu asked.
"Still at large but he was wounded in our dual and we have Mandalore under siege. They were ready for us, it's like they knew were coming."
"Concerning this is, tread carefully we must."
Somewhere in space…
General Grievous and Count Dooku stood by waiting for Sidious's transmission. As he requested, the majority of droid forces not engaged had been gathered into one massive fleet.
"Augh!" Grievous growled, making the droids cower in fear.
"Patience General, Lord Sidious has not contacted us yet."
"This is taking too long if I had my way we would have begun our attack on the Republic by now."
Dooku was about to respond when a hologram lit up the room.
"Lord Tyranus, General Grievous, as I predicted Kenobi and Skywalker have moved their troops out of position. The time to strike is now, remember General your target is the Chancellor."
"I understand my lord," Grievous replied.
"Lord Tyranus, make sure the Jedi are distracted."
"As you wish, my master."
Sidious ended the transmission and the droid fleet started their journey into hyperspace.
Resolute…
"How bad are Skywalker's injuries?" Windu asked.
"Bad enough to make him go unconscious for a day. With the council's permission, I would like for a relief ship to come and bring Anakin back to the temple."
"Send a ship, we cannot. Spread thin our forces are."
"Your joking right? Anakin Skywalker, one of the best Jedi in Galactic history, not to mention that he is the kriffing chosen one, can't be brought back to the temple when he is wounded!"
"Master Kenobi, watch your tone," Windu reprimanded.
Ahsoka wanted to say something but knew she would only get herself in hot water.
"Anakin has done more for this order than he should have to and yet he gets cast aside like he is nothing. Might I remind you, Master Windu, Anakin has saved your hide as well as many Jedi within the order. Yet we only repay him with grueling tasks and reprimanding him."
"Master Kenobi, I am asking you to stop before you say something you will regret."
"The only thing I regret is lying to him countless times. How many times will the council lie to him."
"Master Kenobi, you will not question the decision the council made."
"Oh and next you'll tell me to not do anything if you decide Ahsoka's trial is a crime she would never have committed."
"Enough of this!" Master Yoda interjected. "Wrong the council has been recently. Wrong we were to lie to Skywalker, see that clearly now, I do. Apologize to him, for the council's wrongdoings I will. Send medical transport, we will try to do. May the force be with you, Master Kenobi."
"And you as well master."
The transmission ended and Obi-Wan let his head fall. Ahsoka walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I've never seen you stand up to Master Windu like that before, what was that about?"
"I'm beginning to see through the lies of the Jedi. I've blindly followed the order all my life and it's only resulted in Anakin and yourself getting hurt. Trust me Ahsoka, things will change or at least I hope they do. If not, I don't think the Jedi will survive the war."
As soon as he finished talking he could have sworn he heard the laughter of the dark lord of the sith.
