Author's Note: I'm writing this story because I'm bored. Hey please read and review. May the force be with you! This story includes a lot of OC's.
Prologue: Jedi Temple, Coruscant ( General POV)
Bardaric Quel barely recovered in time to evade Master Gar Entraxilis's lightsaber. Her saber staff lay on the floor beside the Jedi master who had disarmed her just seconds earlier. "Impressive reflexes." A voice behind her commented. Bardaric whirled around and forced pushed Mace Windu into a wall. "Oh!" She exclaimed in surprise, when she realized what she had done," I'm so sorry Master Windu." Windu stood up, and brushed off his tunic," it's fine. I'm not upset, about it."
Gar Entraxilis bowed politely toward the Jedi council member," greetings Master Windu, can we be of any assistance to you?" "I'm taking a task force consisting of 200 Jedi to Geonosis. I would like you two to be apart of it." "We would be honored, Master." Entraxilis replied," may I ask what for?" "You may," Windu scowled," it appears that Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi has traced the bounty hunter that attempted to assassinate Senator Amidala, to the planet of Geonosis, where he is now being held captive. His Padawan thought it to be a genius idea to attempt a rescue mission – without the council's permission – and now both the Senator and Skywalker are about to be executed alongside Kenobi." "Oh dear," Bardaric Quel said in a bored voice," what has Anakin gotten himself into now?" Entraxilis raised an eyebrow," you mean he risked the safety of a galactic senator to save his master?"
Bardaric Quel was a human female, who had green eyes, short, black hair; and tan skin. She was tall, extremely muscular, and was very strong for being only 19. Gar Entraxilis, a human male, was 45 years old, his brown hair had streaks of grey in it, his green eyes always glittered mischievously, he had tan skin, and was of medium height. Sighing Windu said," I'm afraid so. I had rather hoped that Obi-Wan would be able to break Skywalker of his recklessness, but it would appear not. Padawan Quel, your master will not be able to join the task force, however however he, along with Master Duel will rendezvous with us afterwards.
General POV: ( Tatooine, Jabba's palace)
Catana Dowen, disguised as a dancer, sat at a table in Jabba the Hutt's palace, conversing with a bounty hunter who insisted on flirting with her. The Jedi master, widely known for her patience, was seriously considering throat punching the human male. The Jedi council had sent her and her former padawan on a mission to track down an infamous black market salesman, who had murdered several Jedi, and sold their lightsabers. Unfortunately their search had led them to the desert world of Tatooine, where the criminal was seeking asylum from the Hutt council.
Shyenne Kaene, who had less patience than her former master, had gotten tired of being chained to Jabba's throne, and decided to take matters into her own hands. Activating her hidden lightsaber, she slashed the chain connecting her to the slimy Hutt. Catana inwardly facepalmed, although she really couldn't blame her former apprentice. During their stay, Jabba had grown rather fond of the Sheyenne's exotic appearance, she was rather unusual for a human/ Togruta hybrid. The Jedi knight had an athletic build, 5.6 ft tall, her skin was a reddish orange with white markings around her eyes, and she had brown hair, and blue eyes. Catana, a human female was 5.3 ft tall, had brown hair with strands of black, grayish blue eyes, and white skin.
"Jedi," Jabba roared in Huttese upon seeing the activation of Shyenne's blue saber," stop her!" Catana ignited both of her double bladed lightsabers; using the force she levitated the yellow one in the air in front of her, and kept the blue one in her hand. The bounty hunter sitting next to her, whipped out his blaster and began firing. The 23 year old Jedi master flipped over him, snatching his weapon in midair. Meanwhile Shyenne had grabbed the Zabrack black market dealer and was fending off Gammorean guards.
After incapacitating the rest of the bounty hunters and guards, the Jedi deactivated their weapons. A protocol droid standing next Jabba spoke up with instructions from his master," the mighty Jabba wishes to know what you want with the Zabrack Horvus Trale." "He is a wanted criminal. Horvus has murdered several Jedi and stolen their weapons. We mean no harm to you, we wish only to bring him to justice." Catana stated. Jabba said something and the protocol translated it," then why didn't you just ask for him? Jabba would have willingly handed him over, but instead you come rudely barging in, swinging your lightsabers." "Hutts never just 'hand' things over." Shyenne said.
The Hutt gave a deep, boisterous laugh, and spoke again in Huttese. "Jabba said that you are absolutely right, maybe the Jedi have learned from their mistakes after all. Because he has taking a liking to both of you, he will let you have the Zabrack; but you must leave immediately. Be warned, my master does not take attacks on his stronghold lightly, do it again, and he will have to kill you.
Catana Dowen and Shyenne Kaene boarded their shuttle, relieved to be out of Jabba's palace. Both of them immediately changed into their Jedi attire, then flew away from Tatooine. After jumping into hyperspace, Catana set the ship on autopilot. Suddenly she began to have the strangest feeling through the force; then it hit her, so hard that she could barely breathe. Jedi were being killed, dozens of them. As a healer and a counselor, she was knew many of them.
Catana was also an empath, not only could she feel their deaths, she also experienced them. She felt like she herself was dying. The Jedi master reached out of the force, which in reply, sent her a vision. The planet of Geonosis was wrapped in an aura of darkness, one which was spreading across the galaxy. Her view was shifted to the planet's surface. A small group of Jedi were in an arena, being watched by an audience of Geonosians, and completely surrounded by droids. On a parapet overlooking them, stood The former Jedi Dooku, now the count of Serenno; the Viceroy of the Trade Federation, Nute Gunray; a bounty hunter in Mandalorian armor, and battle droids. The ground below them was littered with mechanical and flesh corpses.
Shyenne Kaene saw Catana's eyes go wide in shock, then felt her reach out through the force. At first, the 18 year old knight was confused, then she felt many Jedi dying. Sheyenne shook her master," what is going on?" Catana looked at her," reroute us to Geonosis." "Bu-" "Just do it." She ordered tersely. "I'm going to contact Duel and Qur'ler."
Catanta pressed a button, and the holographic form of the Quermian master Qur'ler, and the human master Duel, popped up. "I take it that you're on your way to Geonosis," Qur'ler said, he had easily sensed Catana's distress. "Indeed. Does anyone know what is happening?" Catana demanded. "Long story or short," the black haired, green eyed, Duel inquired. He was short and stocky, and 36 years old. "I don't care, I just want to know why Jedi are being mercilessly slaughtered." the flustered Jedi master snapped. "Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Senator Padmè Amidala were being held captive by Count Dooku, Mace Windu took 200 Jedi to retrieve them." Duel said.
Time Skip: Geonosis
Catana landed the shuttle, and she and Shyenne ran out onto a battlefield. Armored soldiers approached them, and the two Jedi activated their lightsabers. The soldiers saluted and stood at attention," Generals, what are your orders." Catana frowned in confusion, she didn't know wether to be more surprised at being addressed as general, or being asked for orders. "Who are you?" "I am CTC301466, sir!" The leading trooper said. "What is your name, soldier?" "We don't really have names, but I go by Akul." "Very well then, Akul, take me to the command center." "Sir yes sir!" Akul said, and he saluted. He led them to a small, command structure, and inside was master Plo Koon.
Plo Koon nodded politely at his former padawan. "Where exactly did these soldiers come from? Why are we fighting a war? And why do the soldiers introduce themselves by numbers?!" Catana asked furiously. Plo Koon sighed, he had a feeling that this was going to happen. Catana took a deep breath, and gained her calm composure that she was normally known for. She was very upset. One thing was sure, the council had a lot of explaining to do.
