All right, here we are with chapter 22 and once again I know I say it a lot but thanks again guys. Thanks for the reviews, the support, and love you have given for this story. I appreciate it and also glad the story is going well. Also, thanks guys for nor spoiling this for everyone.
Last time we saw Ahsoka and Tatsu/Katana trying to get their friends out while being chased by Bane's men. We also found out Bane knows who Batman and his family are. We also found out Firefly attacking the city. How will things go and will they be able to stop Bane?
Check out the chapter to find out and I don't own anything from the DC or Star Wars universe just my OCs. Also: Bold- means thoughts & Italic- will mean what an alien is saying in their native language. And now let's continue with the story.
Chapter XXII
Coruscant
Batman arrived near where the attack on the downtown district is going on. He sees Firefly attacking the Clone Soldiers that are there trying to get the people back. Firefly's men are seen inside the buildings and opening fire on them. Looking around he sees the criminals are inside three buildings.
A hospital, a market, and a business building with the men in the upper levels firing rockets at the Clones. More explosions can be heard as Batman begins trying to listen in on the com-links to hear what is going on.
"This is General Obi Wan Kenobi. This is a hostage situation," said Obi Wan as he spoke to his men, while taking cover. "Get into position and prepare to breach on my orders. Do not provoke or engage the suspect. He's got hostages in the sublevels of the buildings. Just get into position and don't engage the enemy."
Batman is glad the Jedi are getting involved to help, but with everything that is going on he doubts more will come. He also knows that as long as Firefly is around the Clones can't get close to the buildings.
"I need to draw Firefly away from the buildings," said Batman as he begins activating his Bat Jet to lure the enemy away.
Firefly is seen flying over the streets as he continues using his flamethrower to force the Clones back. All while laughing and enjoying seeing the vehicles getting blown up. He suddenly hears something heading his way and figures it must be more Gunships. However, he sees it's Batman's vehicle flying passed him.
"Listen up…the Bat is here. If just one of those stinking Clones sets foot on this bridge…set the timers. We'll blow them all to hell! Wooohooo!"
Firefly takes off after him, while his men continued opening fire on the Clones. However, Obi Wan is able to deflect much of the blasters allowing the Clones to get the wounded out.
"Sir, we just spotted the Batman. Do we engage?" Commander Cody asked.
Obi Wan shook his head as he took cover. "He's not our concern. We need to get the hostages out and end this before more innocent people get hurt."
Batman meanwhile heads to the market to try getting to the people. He knew the building wasn't as big as the other ones and the bomb must be somewhere close. He goes through the vents and begins going through them, while using his cowl vision. He sees ten hostiles and twenty citizens who are against the wall.
Many of them seem to have something strapped on them. He uses his cowl vision to scan the items and finds them to be explosives. Slowly he makes it to the middle of the room where he can attack all the men. However, he didn't want to risk attacking them if they had a detonator.
So, he takes his a Batarang to help him see if the men have anything in their hands. From the looks of things they all are holding their guns and don't have anything else in their hand. He retracts the weapon and takes out a small device that his sister gave him. To help knock out the power in the room so he can take out the men.
He knocks out the power as the men begin panicking wondering what is going on. Batman came down from the vent and throws a Batarang knocking out three of the men. He then runs at run kicking him in the chest and knocking him through the window. The other six opened fire, but Batman jumped over them.
He activates his Electric Gauntlet and grabs two of the men shocking them. Once subdued he attacks three of the other men as the fourth one tries to grab his rocket launcher. After Batman takes out the three men he sees the criminal finding the rocket launcher and goes to use it. However, Batman throws a Batarang at the weapon and damages it to keep him from using it.
The criminal sees the weapon is damaged and takes out his knife. He charges at him, but Batman grabs his arm, flips him over to the ground, and punches him in the face knocking him out.
He turns to the hostages and goes to one of them. "Don't move. I need to check these vests," he said to the frightened hostages. He sees the vests can be activated, but only remotely.
He places a small jammer to keep the detonator from activating these bombs. "All right, wait here for the Clones to get you out and they'll get these off of you all."
He took off as the Clones entered the facility as the lights come back on. Batman got out of the building and sees the other two buildings that still have Firefly's men inside.
"If these hostages had bombs attached to them. There's a good chance the other hostages will be the same," he looks over to see Obi Wan and his men entering the hospital. "Kenobi would never order a breach if he knew about Firefly's bombs. I've got to stop him before he sends his men into a trap."
Padme's apartment
Captain Rex and his men got into position as they wait for the enemy to show up. They didn't have a lot of ammunition and they don't have a lot of cover. Still, they had to buy some time before they get some backup. He couldn't contact General Skywalker to let him know of their situation since their communicators got damaged.
So, for now they are on their own. He turns to the others who seem ready for a fight. Fives is nearby with two other Clones, Frost and Duke. Both rookies along with the third one to join the 501st. The third rookie is next to Rex, named Lucky. He got the name for always being lucky to survive the missions that almost got him killed.
Rex never believed in luck, but right now he's willing to believe a little. "All right men, look sharp. These men are trained military soldiers and will not hesitate to kill us. So, be ready and shoot to kill. Got it?"
The other Clones nod in response as they armed their weapons. The door opened and they wait to see what is going to happen. They see someone walking into the room and prepare to fire. They stopped though when they see its Gregar Typho, the Captain of Naboo.
He has his throat slit, his other eye is missing, and he was staggering while holding to his stomach. "Sir, he's hurt. Let's help him," said Lucky as he goes to help the captain.
Rex however noticed something was wrong and could hear a beeping noise. "Get down!" he ordered as he grabs the rookie and pushes him down.
Just as the captain exploded sending shrapnel all around the room. Captain Rex realized that Bane's men placed a bomb inside the captain and send him to them to try killing them. They tried to recover, but the force of the explosion knocked them all down. It also left a loud ringing noise in their ear causing them to stagger a little bit.
Before they could react, Bane's men entered the room and aimed their weapons at the Clones. They surrounded them and aimed their weapons at them. One of the men who seems to be in charge approaches Rex and removes his mask. Rex finally got a good look at the men to see there are eight of them.
Three went to the back to the bedroom to find the others. They came back and spoke to the leader in a language Rex didn't recognize.
The leader turns down to Rex and kneels down in front of him and spoke in an accent. "I'm going to make this nice and simple for you, clone. Tell me where the senator and her friend are at. If you don't tell me, then I'm going to be forced to kill you and the rest of you freaks."
He's glad to hear that they don't know where the others are and needed to make sure they don't know either. "First, we're not freaks. We're soldiers and unlike your kind we don't kill innocent people for money. Secondly, we ain't tell you a damn thing."
The leader turns to his men and then punches Rex knocking him down. He grabs him by the armor and moves him on his knees. "You clones ain't soldiers or men," said the leader as he took out a machete and moves it near Rex's neck.
His men tried to help, but the criminals all aimed their weapons at them keeping them back. Rex focused his attention on the leader as he felt the metal blade against his skin.
"You are all lab experiments that were made to be puppets. My men and I are real men. We weren't created, we were born the old natural way. Isn't that right, boys?" the leader asked getting his men to laugh. "Now then, tell us where they are or else."
Rex slams his head against the leader's face, breaking his nose. One of the men behind Rex hits him with the butt of his gun knocking him down. The leader gets up and shouts in his native language. He orders his men to keep Rex down so he can cut his head.
"Fine, let's see how tough you are, freak. Without your head," he goes for the kill, when a whip wrapped around his arm and tosses him away.
The men look over to see Catwoman entering the room. "Oh I'm sorry. Was I interrupting something?"
The men are about to fire, when two lightsabers pierced through two of the men's chest. One was green and the other yellow blades. The attacker turned to be Assajj Ventress. The soldiers tried to fire at her, but she used the bodies to shield her as she began to run.
Catwoman jumps on one of the men and uses her legs to wrap around his neck. She leaps over and slams his head to the ground. The other Clones got up and joined in on the fight attacking the soldiers. Rex meanwhile focused on the leader who broke free of the whip.
The leader tries using his machete, but Rex blocks it with one of the rifles and pushes him off. The leader comes at him again, but Rex drives the butt of the weapon into the gut of the man. He then slams it under his chin knocking him down. As he goes to grab him, the leader uses his machete, but it didn't cut through the armor.
Rex uses the weapon the knock the machete away and kicks the man in the gut. He then punches him in the face and knocks him down. Rex turns to his men seeing them incapacitate the other criminals. Catwoman approaches him and hands him his blaster.
"I believe this belongs to you?"
Rex hesitated to take the weapon, but saw no need to distrust this woman who just helped save him and his men. "Thanks," he then turns to the leader as he struggled to get up. "It's over. Surrender and tell us where your boss is at."
The leader got up and began to laugh as a gunship appeared behind him. "Sorry, but we don't surrender to a bunch of freaks," the gunship began loading up its missiles. "Now, you surrender or…"
The leader is send flying into the gunship causing it to fly back. The Clones see Ventress returning and tosses her lightsaber hitting the pilot. She uses the Force to retrieve it as the ship begins to crash to the ground and explodes. She deactivates her weapon as the Clones aim their guns at her.
"After I just saved you all, you are now going to shoot me?" Ventress asked knowing she could take out the men easily.
"With everything you've done. Yeah, we are. We're taking you in," said Captain Rex.
"Hold on there, clone," said Catwoman as she stands between the Clones and her friend. "We just saved your lives and helped take down these men. You should return the favor and let us go. Unless that is not the honorable thing to do?"
"Listen, ma'am. This witch has killed many Clones, has helped attacked many worlds, and has been helping the Separatist. She needs to answer for her crimes. If you don't move out of the way we are taking you in too," said Captain Rex refusing to let Ventress escape.
"Did you say the same thing to your former commander?" Ventress replied mentioning Ahsoka. "I remember her telling me how you and the Clones here all turned on her. None of you believed her despite all those times she fought alongside all of you and risked her neck to keep you all safe. But when she was framed you all abandoned her and tried to kill her. So, you think what I did was bad, what do you call your actions?"
Captain Rex stares at the women and didn't want to admit it, but it was true. When the commander was framed for the crimes, he did believe she did it. He did believe she turned on them and they wanted to bring her in. Once they found out the truth they felt guilty.
He felt the most guilt, especially since he told his brothers how he didn't believe she was guilty. Right in front of General Skywalker. When she was freed of the charges he wanted to apologize, but she was gone. She left and he felt bad for not standing beside her when she needed it.
Ventress could sense the Clone Captain was calm and decided to speak a bit more. "I know what I have done and I know you want to make me pay, but I have changed as well. I came here tonight to prove it and I did. I'm not asking you to let us go, but the least you can do is give us a five minute head start."
Captain Rex turns to his men who seemed conflicted as well as him. He wanted to bring them in, but right now with what is going on he knew they had bigger problems to deal with.
"Fine, but if I see you again tonight we're taking you both in," said Captain Rex as Ventress and Catwoman nod in response before they begin taking off.
"Oh by the way, captain," Ventress began getting the Clone's attention. "Your friend says she forgives you," she replied hinting who she means. "She never blamed you for doing your job and wanted to let you know she forgives you all."
Rex felt a bit happy to hear that, even if the messenger came from Ventress. "If you see her…tell her she is always welcome to come back."
Ventress scoffed knowing that won't happen, but with Ahsoka she never knows. "I'll pass it on."
Republic Prison
Anakin arrived at the prison where he sees a lot more security has been upgraded. It appeared more Clones arrived to help secure the facility and working with the guards. He also noticed some of the guards moving the criminals around. This confused him since he was wondering why they are doing this.
He then noticed Commander Wolffe and his men nearby with Master Plo Koon. He approaches the Jedi curious on him being here. "Master Plo Koon, what are you doing here?"
"Obi Wan contacted the Council to let him know of the situation in the downtown district. They asked me to assist in protecting the prison, while you interrogate the Joker," Master Plo replied as he orders his men to take their positions. "Master Yoda went to assist Master Windu in protecting the Senate Building, while our remaining Clones went to protect the Jedi Temple."
Anakin was glad to hear the other Jedi were helping protect the locations that got attacked. "Um, any word from Captain Rex? I send them to keep an eye on Senator Amidala and her friend."
"Last thing I heard is they were on their way to the senator's home. Nothing since then," said Master Plo as one of the guards hands him a holopad. "Come, let us see what we can get out of the Joker. I trust you read the report?"
Anakin nods in response. "No DNA, no fingerprints, or facial recognition. It's like this guy is a ghost. Did the psychiatrist get anything?"
"No, but she insisted that her patient gets some rest and not be interrogated," Master Plo replied motioning to the psychiatrist who is arguing with the Clones. "She seems to have formed a bond for her patient. Even insisted that he goes to a mental institute to get some help."
Anakin stares at the woman and seemed disgusted that she actually cares about this crazed murder. Even wanting to keep him out of jail. He notices the Clones escorting the assassins they captured to different parts of the facility. Including the monster, Killer Croc.
"Where are they going?"
"I'm not sure," Master Plo replied as they stop when they spot someone familiar. "You should ask him."
Anakin sees Admiral Tarkin speaking with one of the Clones. "Admiral, what are you doing here?"
"Ah, General Skywalker," Tarkin inclined his head respectfully, "I have been assigned to oversee the new measures being implemented. Until we can establish exactly what we are dealing with I have ordered a full security review of this facility."
"I'm surprise to see you here instead of being at the Senate after the Chancellor's death," said Master Plo Koon who had expected the military to have their own meeting like the senators.
"And why are you moving the assassins?" Anakin asked noticing them being moved to different cell blocks. "If your just here to oversee the facility, then why are you moving these criminals around?"
Tarkin glanced coldly at the criminals, "In order to fully assess the criminals they are being taken for full tests in the laboratory located in the lower levels. We will perform interrogation under the most... extreme conditions." he didn't specify exactly what they would be, "In regards to the Senate an emergency session is under way to elect a new Acting Chancellor until a full vote can be taken for the new Supreme Chancellor. Until the session is concluded the military will assume control."
Master Plo Koon was surprised to hear the military taking control, but also that they plan to interrogate the criminals in extreme conditions. "The Jedi Council will not approve of this decision."
Anakin however felt differently. "Well, we tried talking to them normally and even used the Force to get something out of them. Both times didn't work, so maybe this might be the only way. What about the Joker? Has he been moved?"
They hear the psychiatrist arguing with the Clones and demanding some answers about her patient.
"No," a frown creased Tarkin's brow, "Until the rest of these criminals have been secured we are not going to move him, with Coruscant in a panic forces have been spread thin across the planet to maintain order. For the time being he will remain here, then we will deal with him."
"Well then, we would like to speak with the Joker," said Master Plo as he explains to Tarkin that they want to know if the Joker knows anything about the former chancellor and where the last assassin Bane is at. "We know Bane is still on the loose and we need to bring in him before he causes more harm."
Tarkin raised an eyebrow, "I am well aware of the fugitive and I assure you he is being placed on every wanted list across all Republic and neutral worlds. If you intend to interrogate the prisoner I must be present to ensure that the Jedi do not gain any additionally information, then do not inform the military."
"We wouldn't do that Tarkin," said Anakin who didn't like what Tarkin said. "We would tell you everything we find in any investigation."
The Jedi and the Admiral begin walking towards the Joker's cell. They see the lights appear to be dark on his side of the cell where they can only make out someone on the bed playing with some cards.
"What happened to the lights?" Anakin asked one of the Clones guards that has been left near the cell.
"He broke it when we brought him in here," the Clone guard replied. "He asked to be given something to keep his mind occupied. So his shrink gave him some cards."
"And did he say anything to his shrink or to any of you since he was brought here?" Master Plo asked as they can hear the sound of cards being shuffled in the cell.
"No sir. He's just been sitting there, quietly," said the Clone guard.
Tarkin turned to the guard, "As of this moment the prisoner is to be given nothing unless I say otherwise, find the doctor and bring her here." he waved over a pair of guards, "Open the cell and restrain the prisoner."
The men did as they were ordered. They opened the cell and cuffed the prisoner. The cuffs will electrocute him if he tries anything or acts aggressively. Once the guards finished this task, they went to get the doctor.
The two Jedi enter the room with Tarkin behind them. Anakin pulls up a chair that was in the room and sits across the Joker. He wanted to first try to get a reading on him and see if he can use the Force to get him information. All while and letting Master Plo take the first shot at him.
"Joker, is it? Is that really your name or did you have another?" Master Plo asked, but got no response as the Joker continued playing with his cards. "We were unable to run your fingerprints or your DNA to discover who you are. It appears your body was exposed to some dangerous chemicals that prevents this. Mind telling us what happened?"
Again, no response. Anakin was getting annoyed by this and wanted to try doing things his way, but he knew he had to let Master Plo try until it is his turn.
"Or if you prefer," Tarkin gestured with a hand. A silver and black droid floated into the cell with a sinister looking syringe in a claw that emerged from a compartment of its body, "I would be more than happy to authorize the use of an incentive."
"That won't be necessary," Master Plo replied seeing no need to use the droid. "We will get the information without any harm."
"Leave him alone," the men turn around to find the Clones have come back with the doctor. "As his psychiatrist I must protest to what you Jedi and you admiral are planning to do."
"Harleen Quinzel, right?" Master Plo asked getting a nod response from the doctor. "We are not planning to do any harm to your patient. We are just trying to seek the truth."
"Ha! That's a laugh. You Jedi use your mind tricks to cause mental harm to the people you use it on," she then turns her attention to Tarkin. "And you military types like to beat the hell out of people to get what you want. As his psychiatrist I must protest and say that my patient is not responsible for his actions."
"Care to explain?" Anakin asked wondering what excuse she is going to give.
"The chemicals that changed his body also affected his mind. He was not in control of his actions and I believe he needs some medical help to be cured," she suggested.
Tarkin folded his arms coldly, "Whether or not he was in control the chancellor is dead and your patient is responsible for it. So here is what will happen," he stepped closer to Harleen, "You will complete your evaluation, you will submit to my authority, and your patient will stand trial for the chancellor's death," he glanced past her to the guards standing at the door, "Do you have a problem with that?"
"Yes I do," said Harleen who wasn't going to let this man intimidate her. "I'm not going to take orders from a man who thinks highly of himself, but really is just a big fat blowhard who is willing to do anything to get power."
Master Plo tries to calm the two down, while Anakin turns to the Joker and sensed something is wrong. Looking down at the Joker's hand, which he can see visibly he noticed something on them. It appeared to be some sort of white stain on the gloves. He turns to the Joker and suddenly sensed some nervousness coming from him.
Anakin rushes at the Joker and activates his lightsaber to see his face. This guy wasn't the Joker. It was just some guy dressed up as him, with face paint, which began dripping.
"This isn't the Joker!" he shouted to the others who turned their attention to Anakin. "Where is the real, Joker?" he asked to the faker.
"H-he s-said to s-switch places w-with him. I-I-I didn't m-mean to d-do this. I swear," said the scared fake Joker.
"Where is he?" Anakin demanded.
Suddenly one of the Clones turned his weapon to Plo Koon, who tried activating his lightsaber. However, the Clone opened fire hitting him in the shoulder. The other Clone grabs Tarkin, while the first one grabs Harleen's arm. Anakin was prepared to attack the Clones, but noticed one of them aiming their weapon at Tarkin's head.
"Thanks for the free evaluation doc," said the Clone, who turned out to be the Joker after removing his helmet. "And thanks for the cards."
"Joker," said Anakin angrily that he didn't see what happened.
The Joker turns to Skywalker and laughs. "So, you must be Anakin Skywalker. I heard a lot about you and to be honest I'm a little disappointed."
"Let them go," Anakin demanded, but this caused the Clone that is holding Tarkin to push his weapon against his head.
"Oh, I'm afraid that's not going to happen anytime soon," said the Joker as his men dressed as Clones entered the room. "No, they're going to be my special guests. Well, one of many at least."
Tarkin sneered, "Do you really believe that you and a few thugs will be able to stand against the full power of the Republic military? As soon as this is discovered you will beg for a quick death."
"The full power of the Republic military?" the Joker began to laugh louder as he approaches Tarkin. "I think after what Bane and my assassins did tonight shows your so-called Republic military is nothing but a joker. Like you."
He hits him with his weapon and then turns to Skywalker. "I would love to stay and chat, but unfortunately I need to get things ready for my other guest. But, I'll leave you with something to laugh about."
The Joker's men leave a small container in the room and leave as they lock the door. Anakin is about to go cut the door down, when he sees the device is beginning to activate. He grabs Plo Koon and the prisoner as they get into the cell and activate the ray shield before the container lets out a large cloud of green gas into the room. Anakin didn't know what this was, but figured it must be poison.
Plo Koon rests against the wall, while his hand is against his wound. "We need to inform the Council on what is going on."
Anakin nods in response as he begins trying to get the word out, but found his com-link is not working. He turns to the device and sees its still beeping.
"It must be jamming the signal. We'll need to find another way out," said Anakin as he tries to figure out where they can get out.
"There's no way out! We're going to die here!" said the fake Joker as he began to panic.
Master Plo knocked him out with the Force and tries getting up. "We'll have to work together to get out of here and warn the Republic. Otherwise the Joker will escape and bring more harm to the people."
Anakin sighed knowing that was true. "Let's start looking for a way out then."
Meanwhile
Tatsu continues flying the ship as she managed to avoid the gunships. She flew into some traffic, causing the gunships to back off. This gave them a chance to try flying the ship somewhere where they can hide. She manages to spot a nearby area and works on getting the ship on auto-pilot.
Ahsoka got the women ready to go since once they land, the ship will take off to keep the gunships from finding them. The ramp began to open and Ahsoka helps get Padme off, while Tatsu gets Abigail off. The ship took off and flew away just as the gunships got passed the other vehicles and chased after the ship.
The women took cover and see the gunships following the ship. "Looks like the coast is clear," Ahsoka replied as she turns to Tatsu. "What do we do now?"
"We should try to get to the Senate Building or the Jedi Temple," Padme suggested figuring either on is a safe place to get to, especially with all the security around.
"Sounds good, but one problem with those ideas," Abigail looked around and realized where they are at. "We're nowhere close to the Jedi Temple or the Senate Building. Judging from where we are at I'm guessing we are an hour in walking distance to where we need to go."
Ahsoka realized Abigail is right and knew they would need to use a vehicle to get there. "I think I spotted a parking garage nearby. Maybe we can 'borrow' a ride and get to where we need to go."
"Not comfortable on stealing, but that might be our only choice," said Padme knowing they have little option.
"All right, let's get going," said Abigail as she walked with Tatsu, while wanting her friends to speak to each other.
Padme turns to Ahsoka and decided to speak with her. "Ahsoka, I'm glad to see you again. It's been a while, hasn't it?"
Ahsoka turns to Padme and tries smiling a little. "Yes it has and I'm glad to see you too. How have you been?" she asked knowing that was a dumb question to ask.
Padme tries smiling a little herself and replied. "I'm doing fine…have you been living with Abigail and her brother?"
Ahsoka knew she was going to bring that up and sighed before she replied. "Yeah. I um met them a few months ago after they gave me a job."
"What sort of job?" Padme asked surprised that her friend never told her about this.
"Um security," Ahsoka lied not liking that she is doing this, but she knew she had to. "They have me as head of security in their building and I make sure everyone stays safe."
Padme is happy to hear this, especially knowing her friend is doing okay. "I'm glad to hear that and I'm glad also you're doing okay. Still, I don't get why you haven't visited Anakin or me. We were worried about you."
Ahsoka sighed knowing how tempted she was to go see her friends and let them know she is okay. "I wanted to. Believe me, but I was still dealing with everything that happened. With Barriss, the Jedi, and the distrust I received. I wanted to come back, but I couldn't and forget everything that happened."
"I see…well, I'm just glad you're okay and when this is over Anakin would love to see you," said Padme who is hoping Ahsoka does stick around.
Ahsoka smiled a little more and nods. "I would like that," she stopped when she sensed something. "Padme, get down!" she tackles her friend down as a blaster shot just missed them. "Take cover!"
Tatsu grabbed Abigail and found some cover as they hid behind an abandoned vehicle. Padme and Ahsoka did the same thing as more shots are fired as Bane's men found them. There were twenty of them as they continued firing at the women. Not to kill them, but to make them realize they are trapped.
Ahsoka and Tatsu both realize they are indeed trapped. Looking around they found there was no way they could try outrunning these men. Not without risking getting Padme and Abigail shot. They also left their gear in Abigail's vehicle so they couldn't use their toys. They waited as the firing began to die down with the leader of the men speaking out to them.
"Listen up! You four are surrounded and there is nowhere to go! Surrender now or you will die!" he replied as two of his men took out their rocket launchers and aimed it at where the women are hiding. "What's it going to be?"
Ahsoka motions for Tatsu to use her sword to give them an idea of what is going on. Both women see the situation and knew they didn't have a lot of time. "Padme, you and Abigail will make a run for it, while we distract them."
"Are you crazy? We're not going to leave you," said Padme refusing to leave her friend behind.
"There's no time to argue. We need to get you both out of here while you still have time," said Ahsoka not wanting to risk Padme or Abigail's safety. "We'll hold them off long enough for you two to make it to the parking garage and get to safety."
Abigail didn't want to do this, but she knew they didn't have much of a choice. She knew Bane is doing this to capture her and the others to lure her brother to him.
"Padme, they're right. They'll be fine. I don't think Bane will want them dead. He's up to something and he'll keep them alive until we can get help to come save them."
Padme was still not sure about this and didn't want to leave her friend. However, as she hears the men cocking up their weapons and preparing to make their move she knew what they had to do.
"All right, but be careful."
Ahsoka nods as she takes out her blaster, while Tatsu gets her sword ready. The leader sighed as he decided to have his men make their move. The men prepare to open fire, as Ahsoka came out and opened fire at one of the men with the rocket launchers. The blaster hit the inside of the barrel of the weapon causing the rocket inside to explode killing eight of the men, including the leader with the explosions.
"Go!" Ahsoka shouted as Padme and Abigail begin running for safety.
The other men who survive began opening fire as Ahsoka fired back, while Tatsu deflected the blasters. As the women begin running away a gunship appears stopping them in their track. Ahsoka sees this and tries to help them, but gets shot in the shoulder. Tatsu goes to her friend, but one of the men on the gunship opened fire hitting her in the leg. The rest of the men surrounded them aiming their weapons at them.
One of the men, who took command now presses his boot over Ahsoka's wound causing her to scream. He aims his weapon at her and cocks it. "Bane only needs the senator and the sister alive. You two however, are not needed."
As he is about to open fire a loud sound can be heard. They look over and see a speeder bike riding towards them. The driver jumps off as the bike slams into the gunship causing it to crash nearby and explode. The driver lands on the ground and tosses what looked like a Batarang, but in the shape of a bird.
They hit the men sending electric shock knocking out four of them. Ahsoka used this distraction to use the Force to knock the man off of him, while Tatsu uses her sword to cut two of the men's legs off. The other two aim their weapons at the figure, who takes out a metal staff. He knocks the weapons out of their hands and hits both of them in the faces knocking them down.
The leader tried to recover, but Ahsoka grabbed her blaster and fired hitting his hand to take out the blaster. The figure jumps over and kicks him in the chest knocking him out. Abigail and Padme go to check on their friends, while they get a good look at the figure. He seemed to be around Ahsoka's age, with blue eyes, and tan skin.
He is wearing a cloak and hood that covered most of his face. He has a black mask domino mask that covered his eyes, red armored suit with an R symbol on his left chest, gray wrist gauntlet, dark pants, utility belt, silver armored ankle protection, and dark boots.
He turns towards the women and retracts his staff. "Are you all okay?" The women nod as the figure hands Ahsoka a communicator. "Here, you can use this to contact for a ride. Get somewhere safe and stay there."
He begins taking off, but Padme stops him. "Wait! Who are you? Are you friends with the Batman?"
The figure turns to her and nods in response. "I am and the name is Robin. Please stay safe, lady Amidala."
He jumps off the roof of the building with Padme running to see where he jumped off. She looks down and sees he is gone. Abigail approached her friend and took the communicator. "He's gone for now, but right now let's get going before more of these men show up."
Padme nods knowing they have to get going. "Okay, but he seemed familiar. His voice sounded like someone I know. I wonder who he is."
All right guys that is the end of the chapter and also I hope everyone likes the debut of Robin into the story. I won't reveal who he is just yet, but I assume everyone who has been asking me those questions about Robin and who should play him know who it is. I also hope you all liked how I had Ventress and Catwoman helping Rex.
He may not like it, but they did help save him. Also, yes Fives is here and I decided to have him in the story before that episode when he is killed off. Also, next time I will be having Batman meeting up with Obi Wan like how he did with he met Gordon. How is that going to go?
Check out the next chapter to find out. Also thanks guys for the support I appreciate it. I hope you all like it and I appreciate it and the support guys. While also glad no one is spoiling what happened in the game.
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I appreciate it guys and glad you all liked how the story is going. Also thanks to my friends for their help on the story and I appreciate the assistance. Take care everyone, be safe, and see you all next time.