Didn't expect this to be updated so soon, did you? Maybe I've written the entire time or maybe I just making you believe that I prewrote this stuff. No, I just forgot that this story existed for a couple of weeks, and now since I'm home, for the time being, I'm writing again. Thanks to everyone who is taking the time to read this my plan is to have this out on the 30th of April that way I'm setting a 4-day writing period so I can get chapter 9 (And my personal favorite planned chapter) for May the 4th. I've also taken the liberty to give a name to every chapter so far. Also heads up all the events happening in this chapter are happening at the same time. Anyways onto review replies:

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The Turn

Mandalore…

A republic gunship landed at the steps of the palace on it was Anakin and squad troops led by Appo. The group got off their transport and slowly made their way to the door. Anakin looked at Appo who hadn't said a word the entire fight.

"Appo tell your men to set up positions at every exit. I don't want Maul to escape this time."

"Yes, sir!"

Appo lifted up his arm and started to give commands. Anakin turned away from away and used the force to open the door. The march the throne was silent and antagonizing, Anakin waiting for an ambush that would never come. Finally, they reached the throne room and there sat Maul on his throne of blood. Anakin and his troops filled into the room the clones looking all around for hiding Mandalorians. Maul made no moves, just watching as the republic forces entered.

After what felt like hours Anakin spoke up. "Glad you tidied up the place up for me, it's only been what, a couple of days."

"Skywalker, you survived."

"Takes a little more than a lightsaber to kill me," he responded.

"Oh trust more than just lightsaber will be gunning for you," Maul said as he stood up.

"My forces are dealing with your troops, you won't be getting any help."

"Oh Skywalker, nieve fool. Surely must have sensed it, the collapse of everything is near. All the parts of the plan, THE plan has come to fruition."

"What do you mean by 'the plan?'"

"Surely you can't be that blind. You don't sense it, do you? Use the force, sense your master, sense his darkness. Until just recently you were supposed to be where he is. No, it seems my master as moved on once again. You were just a pawn like Dooku and myself, cast aside when a stronger more capable apprentice was found."

"I am nothing like you or Dooku. I was never a pawn for the Darkside."

"You continue to prove my point of how blind the Jedi are. He is right there under their noses and they can't sense him."

"Who is 'him', who are you talking about?" Anakin questioned.

Maul smirked and looked right into Anakin's eyes.

"Darth Sidious, the man who has orchestrated all of this, the one who will soon rule the galaxy."

"The Jedi won't let him get away with it, they will soon find him."

"Will they? Until you came here you would always be in his presence and as it seems he's found a new pawn in the form of your master. But if that plan fails I'm sure he'll go back to you and that's why I'm going to kill you, to slow him down."

"Obi-Wan is too good, he would never turn his back on the Jedi!"

"Really? He's almost won and you want to argue your master's loyalty. Sense his emotions, know what I say to be true."

Anakin was about to use the force but shook his head, having faith in his master.

"No your trying to buy yourself time, it ends here!" Anakin yelled.

Anakin ignited his lightsaber and aimed it at Maul. Appo and his men formed up next to Anakin and aimed their blasters at Maul.

"In the name of the Galatic Republic, you are under arrest Maul!"

Maul just laughed and walked closer to Anakin.

"Oh, this is going to be too easy."

Anakin sensed what was coming and used the force to shield himself from Maul. His troops weren't so lucky as Maul pushed them away with force, causing them to hit the wall behind them. Anakin watched as Maul ignited his lightsaber and the two men began to circle each other. Maul made the first move by dashing through the air spinning his crimson blade rapidly. Anakin rolled out of the way and when he stood up he blocked a strike from his left side.

Maul pulled back and tried to hit Anakin with the other side of his blade but Anakin was able to move his own weapon just in time. The sith warrior spun his lightsaber around and went for an overhead strike on Anakin's right but once Anakin blocked. Anakin tried to counter by using his strength against Maul and pushed him away. Anakin then brought his blade down on Maul's right but he blocked. Anakin then swung to Maul's left but was blocked again. The Jedi Knight swung his blade around in his hand and tried to hit Maul with an overhead strike on the right but Maul continued his resistance. Maul then spun away as Anakin tried to land a strike on his right.

Anakin chased after Maul as the two of them came to blows once again. The two blades met each other on Anakin's right, Anakin tried to swing his blade to the left and hit Maul's neck but he dodged underneath it causing an opening to Anakin's right. Maul tried to take advantage by spinning his lightsaber around and aiming for the Jedi Knight's side but Anakin managed to sidestep the blade. Anakin lifted his lightsaber above his head and went for Maul's shoulder but the other side of Maul's weapon blocked him.

Maul pushed Anakin's blue blade away from him and brought the other side of his lightsaber to strike Anakin who blocked. As the two of them continued to battle, neither side was gaining an advantage. Maul took the opportunity of an opening he had created and kneed Anakin in the gut. Anakin lurched forward and clutched his gut with his left arm and when he looked forward, he was met with Maul's boot to his face. Anakin stumbled backward but still remained standing as Maul closed in. Maul jumped through the air and through his lightsaber at Anakin who was able to bring up his lightsaber just in time to block the oncoming weapon. Maul called back the blade with the force and dove to the ground as Anakin tried to hit him. He then used his momentum to get himself back on two feet and spun his lightsaber around to hit Anakin. The Jedi Knight turned around and blocked the strike with relative ease as Maul pulled back to hit him with the other side of his blade.

Anakin backed away and caught his breath, the fighting was going nowhere and Anakin seemed to be loosing. Maul stood in front of him waiting for Anakin to attack but Anakin made no such move.

"Tiring already Skywalker?" Maul taunted.

"Only just getting started," Anakin retorted.

"And they call you the chosen one," Maul sneered.

Anakin shook off the insult and started to close the distance between the two combatants. The Chosen One swung first, aiming for Maul's right but he was able to block. Maul quickly countered by going to the left but Anakin blocked as well. He then tried to bring the other end of his lightsaber at Anakin but Anakin quickly brought his blade up to stop the attack. Slowly, Anakin was being pushed back to the massive windows that lined the throne room.

Maul tried to go after Anakin's side but Anakin blocked and forced the two of them into a saber lock. The two men struggled against each other as both of them tried to overpower their opponent. All of a sudden, Anakin pushed Maul back and went for a wild slash to Maul's right but he blocked. Anakin quickly pulled away from him and when he went for another strike to the side, his lightsaber cut through the glass window, shattering it. Maul blocked the strike but hesitated to counter as he felt something in the force.

Anakin tried to attack again but this time Maul forced him into a saber lock.

"Don't you feel it?" Maul said as the two struggled. "It has begun, my master plan is in motion."

"The only plan in motion is the plan to arrest you."

"Obi-Wan has fallen and soon the Jedi will follow suit."

Maul pulled back and swung his blade around and tried to hit Anakin once again.


Palpatine smiled as he felt the fight between Anakin and Maul began. There was nothing to stop him now, all the pieces had fallen into their place and now he waited for the foolish Jedi to make their move. Then he heard the door open to his office and felt the all too familiar presence of Mace Windu. Palpatine smiled and turned around to face the Jedi.

"Master Windu, I take it Grievous and Maul has been destroyed?" Palpatine politely asked.

"In the name of the Galactic Republic, you are under arrest, my lord."

Palpatine faces twisted into anger at Windu's statement.

"Are you threatening me, Master Jedi?"

"The Senate will decide your fate."

"I am the senate."

"Not yet."

Palpatine stood up from his chair and store holes in the 4 Jedi masters.

"It's treason then."

From underneath his robe, a lightsaber flew into his right hand. Palpatine ignited it and with a shrill screech spun around in the air and landed in front of the Jedi. In a matter of seconds, he killed two of the Jedi leaving only Kit Fisto and Mace Windu. The three of them battled it out but Palpatine overpowered Kit Fisto quickly and killed him. Windu was in a state of shock for a brief moment but continued on, stepping over the bodies of his fallen comrades.

Windu charged forward making sure to keep away from anything that could give Palpatine an advantage. The two of them fought into another part of his office, neither party besting each other. Palpatine backed up to his window and the two of them fought next to it. One of Windu's strikes that Palpatine blocked shattered the window open exposing them to the wind of Corascaunt's high rises faced. Eventually, Windu forced Palpatine's saber out of his hand and fell out the window. Palpatine, weaponless backed up as Windu tried to close the gap. The chancellor tripped and started crawling away until he was back up the edge of the Window.

"You are under arrest, my lord," Windu said.

Unbeknownst to him, Obi-Wan ran through the door to see the scene before him. Without wasting a second, Obi-Wan walked up to the two men.

"Obi-Wan, I told you it would come to this. I was right, the Jedi are taking over," Palpatine said.

"The oppression of the sith shall not return, you have lost," Windu replied taking no head to Obi-Wan being in the room.

"No… no… no, you will die," Palpatine snarled as he started to shoot electricity at Windu.

The lightning was blinding to Obi-Wan who covered his eyes.

"He's the traitor!" Palpatine yelled.

"He is the traitor!" Windu yelled, groaning in pain as he held back Palpatine's lightning.

"I have the power to save the ones you love," Palpatine moaned as his own electricity was deflected at him. "You must choose."

"Don't listen to Obi-Wan, you will be dealt with soon enough."

"Don't let him kill me," Palpatine begged.

"I can't hold it any longer. I- I- I- I can't. I- I'm weak. I'm- I'm too weak." Palpatine moaned.

Windu slowly started to close the gap between him and Palpatine as the sith lord's face was slowly scarred and deformed.

"Obi-Wan," Palpatine called out again. "Help me. Help me!"

Palpatine fell back against the wall and his lightning stopped. Windu stood up straight, in his mind victorious.

"I- I can't hold him any longer," Palpatine moaned.

"I am going to end this once and for all," Windu said.

"You can't," Obi-Wan said, speaking up.

Windu turned and faced Obi-Wan who stood there looking at him.

"He must stand trial."

"You will be the one standing trial for what you've done while on Kamino. He has control of the senate and the courts. He's too dangerous to be kept alive."

"I'm too weak," Palpatine moaned. "Oh, please don't kill me, please."

"It's not the Jedi way," Obi-Wan responded. "He must live."

Mace said nothing as he continued to stare bullets into Palpatine.

"Please don't," Palpatine begged.

"I need him," Obi-Wan statted.

Windu said nothing and raised his blade to strike down Sidious.

"NOOOO!" Obi-Wan yelled.

Obi-Wan ignited his lightsaber and sliced off Windu's hand. Windu screamed in pain as he began to clutch his severed limb. Palpatine smiled and began to electrocute Windu.

"Power!" He yelled. "Unlimited Power!"

Windu screamed in pain and the force of the electrocution sent him flying out the window and to his death. Obi-Wan fell to the ground and started to regret everything.

"What- what have I don," Obi-Wan cried out.

Palpatine laughed and stood back up to face Obi-Wan

"You've taken the first steps in unlocking the secrets of Darth Pleuegis. Join me and together we can save everyone you love."

Obi-Wan looked up Palpatine, his yellow eyes tearing into him. After a brief moment, Obi-Wan nodded.

"I'll join you, just help me save their lives."

"Good… Henceforth you shall be known as Darth Valicous."

"Thank you, my master," Obi-Wan breathed out.

Palpatine smiled and put his hood up, slowly making his way to his desk.

"I have a task for you Lord Valicous. Go to the Jedi Temple, do not hesitate, show no mercy, leave none alive. You will have the aid of my personal clone troopers on this attack. The Jedi will suffer for their betrayal."

"It shall be done, master."

Obi-Wan stood up and left the room leaving Palpatine alone. The sith lord opened up his holo-projector and commed Fox.

"My lord," Fox greeted.

"Commander Fox, the time has come, execute order 66."

"It shall be done, my lord."

"You will aid the former Obi-Wan Kenobi on an assault on the Jedi Temple. Make sure no Jedi survive."

"Yes sir!"

From Cody's vantage point on a highrise, he saw many LAATs taking off from the Coruscant Guard's barracks. Boil walked up beside Cody and took a good look at them.

"What's Fox's boys up too?" Boil asked.

"I don't know, they've gone silent. All I've heard was that they've been given an order from the Chancellor and are now on the move. Also some whisperings of not having any traitorous thoughts," Cody replied.

"Want me to take Ghost squad and trail them, see what they're up to?"

"Yeah, Rex warned me about something happening with the Chancellor and the Jedi. I want to find out if this is it."


Maul blocked another strike from Anakin as the two of them battled on. The former sith apprentice countered attacked by striking overhead. Anakin blocked the strike and quickly spun around Maul to try and strike him. Maul blocked the incoming strike and kicked Anakin in the gut. The two men fell back to the window that had been shattered earlier. Anakin blocked an incoming strike to his head but failed to see the boot to his face. The Jedi Knight fell to the ground outside, hitting hard. Maul looked down at him and jumped aiming his lightsaber at Anakin. Anakin rolled away from the impact zone and stood back on his feet.

"Come on, pushing me out of things won't help you win," Anakin said, taunting Maul.

"You have Obi-Wan's arrogance."

"Kinda hard not too when you spend all your time with him."

Anakin used the force to pull his lightsaber towards him. He ignited it and charged at Maul. Maul blocked a series of strikes aimed for his chest as the two of them moved closer to a wall. Anakin forced Maul against the wall and sent rapid-fire overhead strikes at Maul who kept blocking. Eventually, Maul managed to push Anakin away and he jumped back into the palace. Anakin quickly followed suit not wanting Maul to getaway.

Anakin landed back in the palace and was shocked to see Maul not where he thought he'd be. All of a sudden, Anakin was sent flying through the air, hitting the wall adjacent to him. Maul lowered his arm satisfied with his force push. Anakin clutched himself as shockwaves of pain went through his body. He slowly got on his knees and began to cough. After a brief coughing fit, Anakin spit the contents of his mouth out and blood stained the floor. Anakin wiped his mouth off and pulled his lightsaber back to his hand.

The Chosen one stood back on his feet and looked at Maul with fury in eyes.

"You're gonna pay for that."

"Oh? And how are you gonna do that?"

Anakin charged at Maul once again, more aggressively this time. He showed no remorse with his strikes, hitting hard at all angles. Maul didn't back down though as when he got an opening he exploited it, forcing Anakin to go on the defensive. He used both sides of his weapon but Anakin kept blocking. Maul then tried to go for the same move he used on Anakin to nearly kill him the first time but Anakin backed away just in time. Anakin then cut down the center of Maul's blade rendering it useless. Maul then reached behind his back and pulled out the Darksaber.

"Oh come on, how many weapons do you have."

"More than enough to kill you."

Maul charged at Anakin but he held firm against every strike that he threw at him. The two combatants got locked in a saber lock but Anakin quickly overpowered Maul and slowly began to force Maul to the ground. Just Anakin almost seemingly won, Maul kicked him in the back causing Anakin to fall over him. Anakin tried to get back on his feet but quickly found himself gasping for air as Maul chocked him. Maul ignited the dark saber and looked at Anakin with pure hatred.

"You will now feel the same pain I have suffered all those years ago. You will feel the pain Obi-Wan caused me and when he comes here I will destroy him, sit or not."

Anakin couldn't say anything but silently prayed Maul wouldn't go through with it. Just as Maul was about to pull Anakin towards him, Appo and his men appeared and started to aim their blasters at Maul. Maul dropped Anakin and blocked the incoming shots with his weapon. Soon the gunfire was overwhelming him and Anakin had gotten back on his feet. Maul lifted his arms and readied a force push. Anakin shielded himself from him but that didn't stop from him and the clones getting knocked off their feet.

Maul lowered his arms and made a mad dash for a window. Anakin started to run after him but was too late as Maul smashed through the glass and onto the ground below.

"Nooo!" He yelled as he watched Maul get smaller and smaller from his vantage point in the broken window.

Anakin turned to Appo who was just as concerned. The Jedi shook his head and lifted his arm.

"Admiral, come in Admiral!" Anakin yelled into his com.

"Yes, General?"

"Do not let any unauthorized ships leave or enter the planet."

"Understood."

Anakin turned to Appo who was still looking out the window.

"Get you and your men into a gunship now, we can't let Maul escape."

"Understood general, and where will you be?"

"I'm gonna try and cut him off in another gunship."

"Got it general, let me com you in a gunship."

Appo turned from the window and walked towards his men. Just as he reached for his com, his holo started going off. Appo grabbed it and answered, revealing the chancellor.

"Sergeant Appo, the time has come, execute order 66."

"It shall be done, my lord."

Appo ended the call and looked to his men. He nodded and the soldiers faced Anakin who was still looking out the window. They aimed their blasters at him and at the sound of the guns cocking, Anakin faced them.

"Appo, what are you doing?" Anakin asked, confused.

"Open fire!" Appo yelled.

The clones began to fire at Anakin who managed to ignite his saber just in time as the shots neared him. Anakin desperately aimed the deflected shots back at the ground.

"Guys what are you doing, I'm on your side!" he called out to no avail.

The blaster fire came too intense for Anakin who decided for his own survival to start deflecting shots back at them. One after another, clones fell as Anakin deflected shots at them. Appo started to back away a bit as another clone went down. Soon it was just him and Anakin, who was marching towards Appo. Appo took out a knife and charged at Anakin. The two men clashed, Anakin tried to avoid the knife as best as possible at the same time trying to disarm Appo. He wasn't fast enough to prevent Appo lodging the knife into Anakin's left shoulder. Anakin screamed in pain as Appo removed the knife and tried to slash his chest. Anakin narrowly avoided the attack but with a renewed sense of awareness, Anakin grabbed Appo's knife arm and sliced it off with his lightsaber. Appo yelled out in agony as he clutched his arm. Anakin then sliced Appo across his chest, sending the former ally to the ground. The chosen bent down and clutched Appo's dying form.

"Why Appo, why?" Anakin pleaded.

"Good- good… soldiers… follow… orders…" Appo muttered.

Anakin was gonna ask what he meant by that until he was cut off by a gunshot. Anakin dropped Appo and backed away from Appo. He fell back onto the ground clutching his side. Anakin began to breathe heavily as he crawled his way to the throne where he slowly managed to sit himself on. Then it all hit him, the voices of thousands of Jedi being silenced one by one. He only hoped that Ahsoka was alright and that maybe this was all a nightmare.

Ahsoka and Rex charged forward cutting their way through Mandalorian soldiers. Soon the two of them reached a balcony where any remaining Mandalorians had taken off from. From behind them, Jesse and Kixx ran up to them catching their breaths.

"You two need to slow down," Jesse said as he bent over.

"I'm sorry, not my fault you had to eat a lot before this battle," Rex said.

"I think the enemy is retreating into the lower city. Any reports on if Saxon or Almec were captured," Ahsoka asked.

"Negative sir, but from what I hear there is a group of Mandalorians fighting against the deathwatch," Rex replied.

"Then we must inform Anakin then of our success and tell him the rumors. Let's just hope he's captured Maul now."

Ahsoka and the boys turned around only to be met by ARC troopers. The clones said nothing, only looking at her.

"Guys what's wrong?" she asked.

"Captain, please stand aside," their leader said.

Rex was confused but took a step away from Ahsoka.

"Die, traitor!" one of them yelled.

In a split second, they raised their guns but Rex was quicker on the draw shooting three of them. Jesse and Kixx gunned down the other four leaving them in stunned silence.

"Rex what's going on?!" Ahsoka shouted.

"What I warned you about after Kamino, it happened."

"No…"

"Our worst fears and these boys are from Appo's battalion."

"Which can only mean…" Jesse said trailing off.

"Master Skywalker is in trouble!"

The four of them began running as Rex began to com squad leaders about what was going on.


A Temple Guardian sat idly to the entrance of the Temple. Sounds of marching filled his ears as on the steps was a battalion of clones marching towards him. Leading them was Obi-Wan who the rules of the temple well. The Guardian moved to block Obi-Wan's path but was cut down before he could even speak.

Inside the temple, Masters and Padawans alike were in mid-conversation as blaster fire rang out. Jedi started falling as blue bolts were killing them on impact. Some started to ignite their sabers but were also gunned down as Fox's men stormed in. Soon the Jedi started charging into the clones but they were severally outnumbered, most getting gunned down before they could make it to the collum of clones. In the center of it all was Obi-Wan, who flanked by Fox, said nothing as the clones killed more and more Jedi.

Obi-Wan turned to face Fox who watched on as his men attacked the Jedi.

"Commander, you and a couple of troopers follow me. Let's go."

"Understood my lord, you three with me," Fox replied as he followed Obi-Wan into the Archives.

Jocasta Nu was supprised to see Obi-Wan with clones flanking him. Something felt off to her as he stared at her, face void of emotions.

"Master Kenobi," she started, "You know only Jedi are allowed in-"

She was cut off by a chocking sensation and all of a sudden she was lifted into the air. Obi-Wan used the force to pull her towards him and grabbed his lightsaber while she came towards him. With one swift motion, his blue blade entered her chest, killing her immediately. Jedi who watched this from the floor above jumped down to face the traitor.

Obi-Wan attacked first killed a Rhodian Jedi as the clones beside him started to shoot. Obi-Wan blocked an attack from another knight and killed her. Through the force, he felt a Jedi trying to attack him from behind so he quickly turned his lightsaber around and stabbed them in the gut as they were charging. Obi-Wan turned to face Fox who used the butt of his gun to hit a Jedi in the gut. As the hunched over to clutch their gut, Fox turned his gun around and shot them in the back.

"Good work," Obi-Wan said eying the fallen Jedi. "Have a squad guard the archives, I want no Jedi stepping foot in here, understood."

"Yes, lord Valicous."

Fox reached for his com and started talking into it. Obi-Wan said nothing, only eyeing the ongoing battle in the main hallway. As soon as Fox finished, the two of them left the room and made their way closer to the grand staircase. Obi-Wan remained silent as an explosion rocked the building and a collum came crashing down in front of him. Fox dodged a reflected blaster bolt and felt a fellow brother go down because of it. Obi-Wan ignited his saber as a Jedi wielding a double-bladed saber put up much resistance at the top.

Obi-Wan charged forward knocking the saber out of the human's hands with ease and delivering a killing slash to the neck. Fox looked at the headless corpse and then to Obi-Wan.

"Nice work sir," he commented.

"I don't need your praise commander," Obi-Wan reprimanded. "Now I have a task for you. I'm sending you the coordinates in where the younglings are to go in case of an attack. Send your men to eliminate them, leave none alive."

"Understood, Lord Valicous."

Fox raised his arm and spoke into his com.

"I'm sending the location of targets I want the flame troopers to hit…"

"Understood sir," said a clone captain.

Giving a hand signal his squad of troops moved into one of the locations. They saw a Jedi leading the younglings into the room and precisely shot her. The clones rushed to the now-closed door and started to blast their way in. Busting down the door, the clone captain looked to three of his troopers armed with flamethrowers.

"You know what to do," he said.

The troopers nodded and entered the room. Inside was children no older the 9 huddled into a corner as older Jedi ignited their sabers. The flame troopers opened fire and soon the room was engulfed in flames, the screams echoing in the halls. All three of them made sure that no part of the room was not in flames. After thirty seconds of nonstop flame, the troopers held their fire. The clone captain walked into the room and was satisfied seeing no standing soul. The flame troopers made their exit first leaving the clone captain. He began to turn to leave, that was until he heard a faint moaning. Looking down he saw a child crawling towards him, burn marks evident. Sighing, the captain took out his pistol and shot the youngling twice.

"Everything alright in their Captain Jack?"

"Yes trooper, now get moving we have other targets to hit," Captain Jack responded making his way out of the room.

Obi-Wan marched his way up to the council chamber, his trail covered in the bodies of Jedi unfortunate enough to cross paths with him. He entered the room, expecting to find Jedi masters coordinating a defense, instead, he found a group of children hiding behind the seats. Tears filled Obi-Wan's faint blue eyes as they looked relieved to see him.

"Master Kenobi, there's too many of them, what are we going to do," one of them asked.

Obi-Wan said nothing as he grabbed his lightsaber and ignited it, causing the children to recoil.


Clones marched through a hallway, looking for Anakin Skywalker. Appo wasn't responding and they were getting worried. As they turned a corner, they marched up to a closed door. The door started to open but stopped after a little second. The captain tried to force the door open but it was not budging. A squad of clones walked past on the other side and the captain called out for help. Two soldiers made their way over and also struggling at prying the door open.

Footsteps started to be heard and the squad turned around and trained their blasters on the dark abyss they came from. An eerie silence filled the air as everyone held their breath. Then a blue lightsaber lit the hallway, revealing Anakin Skywalker.

"Open fire," a clone yelled.

Blue blasters bolts filled the hallway as Anakin blocked and deflected their shots back them. The clone who yelled open fire was the first to get killed, followed by the man to his left. Anakin used the force and pulled the blasters from the next three's hands away from them. As all this was happening the clone captain started to bang on the door begging for help.

Anakin slashed his lightsaber across the chest of one clone, then the other, and the next one in his path was lifted to the ceiling. The blue lightsaber was swung at his gut, gutting him in half. The two clones in front of the officer were thrown into the wall beside them and the clone captain's begging became much louder.

"Help us! Help us please-" he begged as Anakin's lightsaber pierced his chest.

The two clones trying to help the captain open the door started to run but one quick lightsaber throw put an end to their fleeing. Anakin called the lightsaber back to his hand and limped his way out of the palace.

Upon stepping into the darkening sky of Mandalore, a squad of clones greeted Anakin.

"General Skywalker, you are a traitor and deemed an enemy of the Republic. For this, you will be shot dead," a clone said.

"If you want... me dead... so badly, why don't you... shoot then?" Anakin called out.

"Open fire!"

The clones started to fire on Anakin but he put up stiff resistance. He deflected blaster fire at his enemy the best he could as troops fell one after another. Soon, heavy clone troopers arrived with their rotary guns and began to fire. Anakin blocked as many as he could but his lightsaber was knocked out of his hand. Using what strength he had left, Anakin used the force to stop the blaster fire and hold it in air. After thousands of bolts remained suspended in air, the clones stopped firing, taking in awe at the sight. Then all of a sudden Anakin screamed and the blaster bolts came back at the clones, killing all of them.

Anakin fell to his knees and clutched his gut. Taking deep breaths Anakin did his best to keep going but his body began saying otherwise. As the dust settled from where the betraying clones once stood, another squad of troops rushed forward. Anakin sighed, feeling this would be his last stand before he was killed by his own troops. He got onto one knee and watched as the troopers got closer to him. Anakin called his lightsaber to his hand and stood up the best he could, his wounds slowly getting the better of him.

"I will… not submit- to you… ever," he managed to choke out.

Anakin ignited his lightsaber and aimed it at the troops.

"General!" one of the clones called out. "General it's me, Rex!"

Anakin said nothing, not moving a muscle. He slowly advanced towards them, lightsaber aiming at their leader.

"General!" Rex called out again, removing his helmet. Desperation was laced onto his face seeing Anakin in the blood and dust-stained state that he was in.

Once again Anakin said nothing as he limped closer to the clones.

"General, we're friendlies, we won't hurt you!" Rex called out, voice cracking a bit.

Anakin slowly let his shoulders sag but kept his lightsaber lit.

"Rex, where Ahsoka?" Anakin said not moving his eyes off him.

Ahsoka appeared from behind Rex and immediately rushed towards her master after a gasp escaped her lips. Rex wanted to follow her but knew that Anakin still didn't fully trust him. Anakin's face brightened up a bit from the relief seeing his padawan still alive.

"Ahsoka!" he cried, letting his weapon fall to the ground.

With what little energy left in his body, Anakin limped over to his running padawan and embraced her in a hug. Anakin let the tears fall freely onto her shoulder, beyond happy to see her alright. Ahsoka let her own tears fall as she felt Anakin's weight shift onto her as if he completely relied on her to keep himself upright. She felt Anakin's legs give way and Ahsoka aided her master to the ground. It was at this point Rex and Kixx rushed to Anakin's side, helping in whatever way they could.

Rex kneeled beside Anakin and clasped his hand on his own.

"General," Rex started.

Anakin looked up at Rex, his eyes filled with untrust. Rex could tell Anakin had a million thoughts going through his head but he knew that he was in no state to hear the truth.

"Why…" Anakin finally said.

"Sir, I promise you I will explain everything as soon as you can stand on your own two feet."

"Appo… he… turned his gun on me."

"I know, don't worry general Kixx is working on you."

"Please let this be a nightmare, please force let this be a nightmare," Anakin chocked out.

"I wish it were general; I wish it were."

Anakin's head slumped back and Rex reached for his canteen. Rex poured what water he could into Anakin's mouth, rehydrating the man. Ahsoka had propped his head up, allowing for Rex to give him the drink. The clones made a defensive formation around Anakin, making sure no one could attack him.

"Kixx, what's his status?" Rex asked.

"He sustained quite a bit of wounds, not all caused by Appo," he replied.

"Like what?"

"Well, he's got a couple a broken bones caused by a traumatic impact-"

"Hit a wall," Anakin muttured.

"He's got a nasty knife wound to his left shoulder, Appo did that. It's not as severe as I thought, it just caused him to lose some blood. He also has sustained a blaster wound to his side, not severe but enough to cause some pain. Long story short, we need to get him on the ship so he can rest fully. I can give him a stim pack to give him enough energy to get him back on the ship with no issue."

"How can he get help if the majority of the 501st has turned their back to us?" Ahsoka asked.

"That's the thing, I planned this ahead just in case an event like this were to happen. Ninety-eight percent of all personal aboard the Resolute is with us. Retrobution is a different story with a little over sixty-six percent being loyal," Rex said.

"And what about Princess?"

"I made sure all of Appo's men were on board and none of my personal troops."

"So we can get out of here?"

"Yes, we need to get to the gunships that should be arriving here any minute and get to the Resolute."

After a little waiting, the gunships arrived and everyone boarded them. Meanwhile, Admiral Yuelaruan spoke to the chancellor.

"Under no circumstances is Skywalker and his child of a padawan to board your ship. They are traitors and shall be dealt with as such."

"Understood my lord."

As soon as that com call ended another call appeared.

"What is it, soldier?"

"Skywalker and Tano are nowhere to be found, sir. Rex has also ordered his men to fallback but we don't know where."

"I will deal with them, just continue with your mission."

The soldier nodded and the com cut out. Just as the call finished, Anakin, on his own two feet, and his allies stormed the bridge. The admiral said nothing as Anakin approached him.

"Cut ties with all contact from Coruscant, we are going radio silent," Anakin said.

"I'm sorry sir, but I can no longer follow your orders," Yuelaruan replied, taking out his pistol from his holster.

Navy officers formed up beside him and soon there was a standoff with Anakin and Ahsoka having their lightsabers ignited. Rex and his men aimed their weapons at the enemy, no one willing to make a move. Then a shot rang out, a navy officer fell and all hell broke loose. Anakin blocked some incoming shots but he didn't see Yuelaruan aim at him. Rex saw this however and shot his former friend. Yuelaruan dropped his gun and fell to the ground to the dead.

Anakin limped over to the console and started to give orders.

"Alright, Rex contact Retrobution."

Rex nodded and lifted up his com.

"Retrobution do you read me?"

"Yes captain, we have taken full control of the ship and are waiting for General Skywalker's orders."

Rex looked towards Anakin whose eyes were focused on the Princess.

"Open fire on Princess."

Rex nodded and relayed Anakin's orders. The officers on the bridge started to turn the guns and soon enough the republic cruiser had two ships aiming at it.

"Resolute what's going on, why are you aiming at us?" someone asked over com.

"Fire!"

The turbo laser cannons rained hell on the Republic ship. Explosions rocked the ship and slowly the Princess began to list. After a full minute of non-stop firing, Anakin ordered a ceasefire. The two ships guns went silent but the explosions didn't stop. A massive explosion rocked the Princess and the cruiser broke in two.

"Alright, where do we go know master?"

"I don't know, Rex?"

"Let's head to Kamino, I'll explain on the way."

Anakin nodded and what remained of the 501st fleet jumped to hyperspace.


Boil and Ghost squad returned to Cody's vantage point. Cody didn't acknowledge them, only watching smoke rising in the direction of the Jedi Temple.

"Well?"

"The temple is under attack, Fox's boys have unleashed hell on it."

"Then our worst fears have been realized. Get everyone on a gunship and let's get out of here while we still can. I've already commed Rex and we are going to Kamino."

"Understood," responded Boil.

Obi-Wan walked into another room and in it he found Cin Drallig holding off an entire squad of clones by himself. Drallig removed his saber from a clone captain and looked towards Obi-Wan.

"So you've betrayed us."

"The Jedi are the real traitors here," Obi-Wan responded.

Obi-Wan ignited his own saber and the two men clashed. Obi-Wan blocked a series of fencing-like strikes. Drallig forced Obi-Wan to back up some bit but a squad of troops began to shoot at him. Using the distraction, Obi-Wan stabbed Drallig in the back, killing him. Drallig fell to the ground, clearing the path for Obi-Wan.

Fox ran up beside Obi-Wan who was still looking at the fallen Jedi.

"Sir we have an issue."

"What is it, commander?"

"The Jedi are making a strong defense in the hangar. They are getting a ship ready and I think they are trying to escape. We need your assistance in clearing a path."

"Very well, follow me."

Obi-Wan led Fox and a group of soldiers to the hangar and once they arrived, Obi-Wan the Jedi holding ground.

"There ship won't be leaving trust me."

Obi-Wan jumped down to the ground and ignited his lightsaber. The Jedi Knights and Guardians saw him and immediately sent the padawans and younglings onto the ship. Obi-Wan charged forward and struck down one of the Guardians with ease. Obi-Wan turned around and blocked two Knights trying to kill him. The three of them fought, Obi-Wan blocking every strike they threw at him. He then wheeled around them and stabbed one of them in the chest. The other tried to go for a killing blow but Obi-Wan ducked underneath the strike and sliced them in half.

Obi-Wan looked at the ship starting to take off and started to move towards it. A temple Guardian tried to stop him but was gunned down by Fox's men. Obi-Wan used the force and started to hold the ship in place. He could tell they were trying to increase the speed of the ship but to no avail.

A group of clones with rocket launchers formed up behind Obi-Wan and fired. Obi-Wan felt the missiles fly past him and hit the ship in front of him. Explosions rocked the surrounding area and the ship caught fire. Obi-Wan let go and the ship flew out of the hangar. The clones became worried and thought they failed a destroying the ship but any doubts were silenced as another explosion was heard. The ship began to fall out of the sky and hit the ground below. Obi-Wan said nothing only watching the smoke rise from where the ship hit the ground.

"Sir, there are still some small pockets of resistance but I think we have everything under control, my lord."

"Good work commander, I look forward to working with you a lot more. Your men fought well and will be remembered from what they've done here."

Obi-Wan turned away from the hangar opening and marched towards the exit. Fox nodded to a couple of his men and they followed him out of the hangar.


The two ships dropped out of hyperspace and three gunships had taken off. Anakin's condition had worsened a bit, collapsing mid-jump. Rex only hopped that their raid on Kamino had allowed them a safe space.

Two clones met the landing gunships on the platform and Rex spoke first.

"Men, what's the status here?"

"We had a rebellion, sir, a couple of squads of men gunned down General Shak Ti and General Vos. We did our best to save them but to no avail."

"Where are they?" Ahsoka asked.

"In the mourge sir, along with fallen brothers. I see general Skywalker is wounded."

"Yeah, he got turned on like so many Jedi, he needs medical help now," Rex replied.

"Follow me then, we'll get him the help he needs."