The New Jedi Knights: Fate of the Force
Chapter 13: The Attack on Earth
By MagicMansion
Disclaimer: I know you're all getting tired of seeing this, but it's for anyone who starts reading the story at a random chapter. I do not own Star Wars or Luke Skywalker. My characters are Jarrod, Josh, Kyle, Victor, Shawn, Mary, Abby, and Rebecca.
A week went by with only three battles, a day of rest between each. Kyle had commanded an army of clones over the planet of Naboo. He had success and forced a fleet of three Star Destroyers away from the still recovering planet. Jarrod commanded his army over Kamino, and managed to blockade any hope of the Separatist Empire getting to the clone factory. Luke had a battle on Cloud City, as his attempted to save Lando's citizens from a small invasion of storm troopers that had landed in the city. The storm troopers finally retreated after realizing three Jedi were also in the battle.
"Well guys," Luke said the morning after his battle on Cloud City. "I'd say we had a good week so far."
Kyle nodded. "I agree. Though I think the Separatist Empire would have stopped attacking by now."
"No," Luke said. "And until we find their new droid factory, they'll continue to have droids to spare. But the storm troopers should be dwindling down, unless they have a factory for them too."
The small droid flew in, and set down on the table.
"Oh joy," Jarrod said. "Another battle. I'll take this one."
"Actually," the informant said as the droid opened. "I think you'll all want a look at this battle, or should I say, invasion."
The man's image disappeared, and everyone at the table immediately moved closer to the droid as they saw the image it was projecting.
The image was showing a destroyed city, and a familiar one: New York.
"No. They've landed on Earth?"
"I'm afraid so," the informant said, a full image of Earth appearing, surrounded by a large fleet of Star Destroyers.
"Those cowards," Josh said. "Why didn't you guys know about this before it happened?"
"We're sorry, but the few Republic people we have on Earth didn't know it was coming until it appeared on your televisions."
"Let's go guys," Jarrod said.
"STOP!"
Everyone turned to look at Luke.
"As long as I am your Master, you will listen to me. I realize you want to help your planet, but understand that this is what the Separatist Empire was hoping for. They'll be expecting you to come home to protect the planet, and they will surely be after you. We'll take a strategic approach to this." He looked at the droid. "Have all three armies meet behind Earth's moon, where they won't appear on radar."
"Understood."
The droid flew out of the room.
"Now, we are going to get there ahead of time. Everyone to your fighters, and follow me."
Everyone got to their fighters, and flew off of Coruscant. The X-Wings were in front, with Luke leading. The Y-Wings were behind them, and the A- and B-Wing were in the rear.
"Now, everyone jump to light speed on the count of three. If we come out at the same time, it'll confuse the radar, so that's exactly what we'll do. One, two, three."
All of the fighters jumped to light speed at the same time. A half an hour later, they came out at the same time, only to see another Star Destroyer flying off of the planet.
"Everyone, get through that blockade, but stick close together. If we split up, the radar will lock onto individual fighters, and we won't be able to get to Earth's surface."
The fighters stayed in their formation, and flew under the Star Destroyers without any problems. They flew over the U.S., and saw many of the major cities had been attacked or were being attacked.
"General Skywalker," Luke heard a voice say.
"General Titanus. I knew you were still alive."
"Yes, and I'm proud to say I tracked down the home city of your Padawans."
"No," they all said.
Luke quieted them, and said, "and how did you manage that? They've been erased from all Earth archives."
"Ah yes, but my spies in the Republic were happy to give me the information. Now, tell your Jedi that unless they have one hour to leave the atmosphere before their home town is destroyed. You, I would like to see, however. I'm currently in their town, so you will be able to find me I'm sure."
"I'll be there."
The Jedi all followed Luke to their home town, and landed in the park. Hundreds of droids were waiting for them. They got out of their fighters, and a droid told them they would be taken to General Titanus. The Jedi followed reluctantly.
"So, your Jedi have decided not to leave? I will destroy this town when I leave then."
"You gave them an hour. That means they're allowed to do whatever they like in that hour," Luke said.
"I suppose you are right general. As I said, I wanted to speak with you about a treaty."
"I already denied that to you once Titanus. You won't get any negotiations out of me, unless they're aggressive negotiations."
"Ah, just like your father. Bending political rules. I see. Well, I will leave my aggressive negotiations to my bodyguards."
A large group of bodyguard droids, like those General Grievous used, stepped out from behind a group of buildings. Lightsabers and electrostaffs alike ignited. The bodyguard droids ran at the Jedi, two to each. The Jedi engaged their opponents, and crackles of lightsabers and electric energy were heard throughout the town.
Luke did a Force push on his opponents, and looked back to see General Titanus gone. He looked back, and began dueling his two opponents.
The Jedi took a long time to defeat even their first bodyguard droid, because the droids continued to block their lightsabers, bend backward as if they had no spine, move to the side, and back up.
"Master, isn't there an easy way to defeat this things," Shawn yelled.
"I'm watching them, but so far I don't see any weak points or movements where they're opened to an attack."
"I do," Victor yelled. The rest of the Jedi heard a few blocks from Victor, and then heard two electrostaffs shut off.
"Victor, you've got a double lightsaber, of course you had an opening," Josh yelled. "Now get over here and help someone else."
Victor moved from one duel to another, when finally there were eight Jedi on two bodyguards. The final two ran.
"Now, where's Titanus?" Luke said.
"I think we've got other problems," Jarrod said, pointing to a line of battle droids coming at them.
The Jedi began deflecting shots at the droids, but started backing through the city.
"We can't keep backing up," Josh yelled. "We'll run into that army of storm troopers."
Luke looked back. "Everyone, jump onto a roof. Those aren't storm troopers."
The Jedi jumped onto a bunch of building, and laser blasts fired at the droids that were watching the Jedi. Kyle's clone army had arrived on the surface, and had tracked the Jedi down. The droids fell quickly, and the town stayed intact with the clones' amazing accuracy. After only ten minutes, the clones had defeated every last droid. A sniper took one last shot at a fleeing battle droid, and the Jedi jumped down.
"Excellent timing commander," Kyle said.
"Thank you sir. We have the other half of the army tracking down the Separatist Imperial forces around the globe, as well as General Skywalker's army."
"Where's my army," Jarrod asked.
"In space, destroying the Star Destroyers. The Star Destroyers are fleeing, and apparently they'll be leaving their armies on Earth to be defeated."
"Great job," Luke said. He smiled, and turned to look at the bodies of the droids lying on the ground. His smile disappeared. "Guys, we've got a problem."
Everyone turned, and their eyes fixed on an old enemy.
"Well hello Jedi. I trust you weren't expecting me to be on your home planet, much less in your home town," the mysterious man said.
"You won't escape this time," Luke said. "The Separatist Imperial fleet is leaving. They aren't picking up survivors."
"I know. But once I've killed all of you, your armies will become confused, and be defeated."
"We won't be defeated," Luke said. He turned to Shawn and Rebecca. "Are you two ready?"
They looked at each other, and nodded. They took off their robes, and walked towards the man. He threw off his robes, and the lightsabers ignited.
Sorry to cut you off just before the duel, but I'm sure it makes you anxious. The next chapter will be up soon, don't worry.