Chapter 3: 17 years later
(Author's note: I refrain from physically describing Kothar's appearance for dramatic effect. You will understand in the next chapter. Please be patient? This is a very short chapter, mainly to connect Kothar's story to the movie. The next one will be combat and seeing Kothar in action.)
"Kothar, go prepare yourself for battle. This is your first test, and you will need your strength," Master Windu said to the man sitting next to him.
The two of them were sitting at the controls of the personnel ship Blazing Inferno, which had been flying for the past hour to Geonosis. The Council had received a transmission from Master Obi-Wan just hours ago.
"The Trade Federation is constructing a droid army here on Geonosis," The scrambled message told. "The Federation has been joined with several other major groups as well as the Separatists. They are being led by former Jedi Count Dooku. They-wait..." the image of Obi-Wan had suddenly drawn his lightsaber, and was deflecting blaster shots coming from seemingly out of nowhere. The image had moved out of view, and several Droidekas had rolled into the view of the camera, unrolling and firing blasters. With that, the transmission had cut out. Moments later, the Council decided to send in what Jedi remained on Coruscant to eliminate the threat of the droid army, as well as to rescue Master Obi-Wan.
"Go to Kamino, I will," Yoda had said. "Bring this clone army, I will." With that, the Council had dissipated, most of the Jedi immediately going to alert their fellow Masters and Padawans.
Master Windu had stayed for a moment, turning to Yoda for guidance. "Is Kothar ready for such a battle?" he asked Yoda.
"Hm...powerful your Padawan has become," Yoda had said vaguely. "Prepared, he is."
Mace Windu nodded, then left the room, running to alert his apprentice.
Now, an hour later, he and Kothar were the only ones on the bridge of the Jedi transport ship, all other Jedi preparing for battle. They would arrive on Geonosis in approximately 10 minutes.
"Kothar, did you hear me?" Mace said, glancing over at Kothar.
"Yes, Master, I heard you," the man nodded. "Will you be able to pilot the ship on your own?"
"Yes, Kothar," Mace sighed. "I'm not totally incompetent at piloting. Go get ready now."
Yes, Master," Kothar said, and stood up.
15 minutes later, Mace Windu walked through the dark tunnel towards the figures standing on the high platform above the arena, the sounds of battle ringing out below them. This was the moment. This was when the war would begin.