Hey everybird! What's up!?

So some more exciting Star Wars news came out, which included the first trailer for the first live action Star Wars TV show, The Mandalorian, and this morning, the D23 special look for The Rise of Skywalker! I am super hyped for it! But I'll save that for later!

But first, lets talk about The Mandalorian…

So today's question is, how did you like the trailer and what are you looking froward to?

Me: I love it! It was awesome! The style of it really reminds me of the Rogue One and Solo movie style, in which some of the locations remind me of what Jedha looked like (You know before the Death Star blew part of it up…) I will say however that I am a little confused at when this takes place, because the description for the trailer says the series, and I quote, "is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order" and yet I saw stormtroopers, an AT-ST and even what looks like the Death Troopers from Rogue One. However it could be like a private military situation, and they just use old Empire armor and weapons, I doubt it's the First Order…

Anyway, moving on to your questions…

From Stormknight089, he asks, "Have you ever thought of an origin story of Albert from the scarlet side storyline, like how Maria and him met, how Albert and his family dealt with the loss of their son, and how Albert sacrifices himself to save Lisa?

Me: Well I actually have not, I did once start an origin story on Alex, before The Scarlet Side, but I did stop it because well basically it was during a rough time on this site.

From T8ECR34TOR, (Oh and by the way buddy, if you haven't seen it yet... There's a brand new Sunset song called Let It Rain...) he asks, "If they're gonna have Star Wars 9 be retconned from Last Jedi, then how do you imagine they'll fit the Resistance series in with that?" Maybe have it be connected to the version that Abrams wrote or the one Rian Johnson released?"

Me: I'm not entirely sure, I somewhat doubt they'll include anything from Star Wars Resistance, given the not so good reputation the show got and because not everyone has watched both the movies and the show. And for The Last Jedi, I think it would be best to just continue from there, even if the movie did not do so well, it wouldn't make sense to just come on with a whole new story that's not continuing from the last movie.

Chapter 20: Welcome to the Resistance

(Arthur's POV)

After a long trip throughout hyperspace, we heard the ship exit out of it as we clearly arrived at our destination, where… We had no idea…

Since the Resistance was to be a secret organization, all the windows on our transport were covered up and we were not told where we would be going. I was just hoping it wasn't somewhere freezing cold with just ice and snow all around. Mom and dad used to tell us how they had to move with the rebellion from Yavin 4, a nice warm planet with green forests all over, to Hoth, a cold, snowy iceball, however they did get used to the cold and they did tell us that was where their relationship kicked off, although it was a bit difficult at first.

"So where out of the hundreds of worlds in the galaxy do you think we're staying brother?" Tyler asked me as I was very tempted to uncover one of the windows and look out.

"I don't know, but I do hope it's warm enough for us." I answered.

"Yeah, it will be nice to have a peaceful, green world for the Resistance to be on, I can't imagine feeling cold all the time, I would go into a fit of rage." Tally agreed.

As we chatted away on what to expect and see, we heard some chatter from the front of the transport where the crew was as we descended down through the planet's atmosphere. And as we descended down, I could see white light and some hints of clouds through the window covers, so I knew at least it wasn't like a volcanic nightmare or a cityscape where pillars of smoke from factories and other buildings were all around, like on Hosnian Prime. Knowing this made me smile a little more as soon enough we touched down, the transport landing as we all felt a little bump as the door opened and the ramp was extended out. We were greeted instantly by sunlight, which was a little blinding given we spent a good amount in some darkness of the trip.

"Well, good news it's a green world, bad news, my eyes need to adjust to this…" Tyler making a bad joke as Ashley gave out a annoyed beep as she and Alex went out first, followed by Tyler, Tally, and I as we stared at the scene before us.

It was… Well not that much. There was basically other members of the Resistance who came before us, organizing the material the organization was given and what looked like a number of hangars that were built into the landscape, being dug out and made. It's not that I expected the Resistance to be this all powerful military force already, but I did expect more. However what Tyler and I were most happy came walking up to us with a huge smile on his face.

"Well, well, isn't it the sons of my two best pilots." An older male Blue macaw wearing an officer's uniform came up as Tyler and I smiled, immediately walking up ourselves before giving the older male a hug as he returned it while laughing softly. "It's about time you two got here, welcome to the Resistance and D'Qar."

"It's nice to see you as well Grandpa Blu." I smiled.

"Yeah, me too, so what exactly is your place here?" Tyler asked, looking up and down at Grandpa Blu's uniform.

"Well, General Organa has given me the rank of Colonel and the task of organizing and leading the Resistance's fighter squadrons, well when we do get the fighters that is." Grandpa Blu answered. "Lets walk and talk, General Organa actually wants to speak with you two."

As Tyler and I followed Grandpa Blu inside one of the hangars, we could see that was where the real base was, completely on the inside and dug in as we walked down a flight of stone stairs. As we arrived downstairs, we saw a number of monitors and computers hooked up, with holographic tables to project maps and other things. Birds of all kinds were working or assembling new equipment. As we followed Grandpa Blu, he walked up to a group of officers, with General Organa discussing things with them.

"General Organa." Grandpa Blu excused himself as he walked up.

"Colonel Blu, what can I help you with?" General Organa asked as Arthur and I stayed back, not sure if it was time yet to walk up.

"Arthur and Tyler has just arrived with the other new volunteers." We heard Grandpa Blu answer as he stepped aside so the general could see us, to which we both stood at attention.

"Thank you colonel." The general thanked Grandpa Blu as she spoke to the other officers she was speaking with. "We'll discuss this matter at a later time." The general told the officers as they saluted and left to perform other duties.

As the general walked up to us, we kept still, keeping our salute until the general returned it, we had no idea why the general would want to speak with us right when we arrived, but it must be important to speak to us immediately.

"So Arthur and Tyler is it?" The general asked to confirm our names while looking at first me and then Tyler.

"Yes general." I answered.

"If you don't mind me asking, what is it you want of us?" Tyler wanting to get to the point, but being polite about it.

"Straight to the point I see…" The general chuckled and smiled. "Colonel Blu here tells me you two are the sons of his two best pilots in Blue Squadron, who have a long combat history and were the best wing partners and married and had you two. And I have looked into your records… had a hard time in school, but were along the top during your years at the starfighter academy and reading about your first actions, I think my decision is clear…"

"Clear on what general?" I asked, curious to know where this was leading.

"Arthur, I'm picking you to lead the Resistance's Blue Squadron, you have the knowledge and background and with your parents' history in the squadron during the war, I'm betting some of their skills and luck were passed to you and your brother." The general announced as I stood there, wide eyed.

"And I already know who you're going to pick as your second." Grandpa Blu joined in as he looked at Tyler. "Trust me boys, I wouldn't have anyone else to lead the squadron.

"General…" I started as I was shocked. "It's an honor, it really is… But shouldn't someone else with more experience be given the job?"

"We're a new organization Arthur, which means we also need more new, younger minds, your parents have fought a whole war already and their path leads to a different road, now is the time for you and your brother to step up for your parents." General Organa stated. "I trust Colonel Blu when he recommended you two and I hope he's right, you two will do fine, now I must go to attend other matters, Colonel Blu will take it from here." The general then leaving us as I still stood there shocked, while Tyler was happy.

"You okay Arthur?" Grandpa Blu asked.

"Yes Grand… I mean sir…" I nervously replied. "It's just… Are you sure about this?"

"I have never been so sure about anything in my life so far, you two were meant to be leaders and I know you'll do great things, and don't worry, I'll be with you helping you two as much as I can." Grandpa Blu smiled. "Now I'll show you your quarters and than you can have some freedom to explore around the base."

So after Grandpa Blu showed Tyler and I our rooms, which were fine enough, considering the Resistance was in its infancy still, Tyler and I decided to go outside, enjoy what remaining peace there will be before the looming danger we would soon enough be flying into…

"Can you believe it brother?" Tyler slapped my back playfully as we were both sitting on the green, on top of one of the dug in hangars, . "Just got here and already promoted, this is easier than I thought it would be."

"Yeah…" I said slowly as I hung my head low. "Easy…"

"Hey, what's wrong brother?" Tyler trying to cheer me up. "Come on, if mom and dad went through a whole war and come out heroes, so can we."

"It's not that…" I replied. "I want to be here, but I don't think I'm up to being a leader, I don't even know what to do…"

"Well if you want, we can switch places." Tyler joked, but then became serious. "You can do it Arthur and I'll be right besides you."

"Thanks little brother…" I smiled a little as I saw Tally and a familiar toucan come up to us. "Poe!"

"Arthur, Tyler!" Poe called back as he and Tally came over, Poe letting his wings open as we hugged before he let go and did the same with Tyler. "Took you two long enough to get here and I'm glad you are, I heard you two are going to be leading Blue Squadron."

"That's right, although they should have switched places with us." Tyler chuckled as I gave him an annoyed look before turning back to Poe.

"So what about you Poe?" I asked, wondering since Poe was wearing a flight suit, a pilot's helmet being held under his wing.

"Well, I was given command of Black Squadron and I'm going to tell you two right now that my squadron is going to come out on top." Poe getting his cockiness out there.

"Yeah right…" Tyler rolled his eyes.

"Well, we'll see about that Poe." I finally got into the spirit of things as Tally began speaking.

"And well since you two need to start getting your pilots, you have your first volunteer here." Tally offered. "I'll be more than happy to be part of Blue Squadron."

"You don't want to join Poe?" Tyler asked, curious.

"Well Poe already has a head start on you two, so it's only fair that I join you and you two could use some help." Tally teased.

"I guess that's fair, can't take everyone." Poe agreed with some hesitation. "Well, we all better get some rest, tomorrow's going to be a busy day for you two especially."

"Right…" I replied as I turned to Tyler. "Come on Captain, your first order from me is to get some sleep."

"Haha, very funny…" Tyler got up and stretched. "Yes sir." Tyler did a playful salute before we walked down the dug in hangar and went inside the base's interior, back to our quarters to get some rest for tomorrow.

For tomorrow was the real start of our new lives, to follow in our parents' talonsteps, to fight whatever new enemy was now threatening the galaxy and to ensure they would not take over, just like the Empire during our parents' lives…

Now this sounds a little familiar, doesn't it?

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter and in case you're wondering… I have decided to not really involve events from Star Wars Resistance, in which there Poe flies a blue and white X-Wing, clearly he is most likely Blue Leader, but here I really want Arthur and Tyler to be leading Blue Squadron while Poe here has his black and orange X-Wing that he has in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. So I hope you're all okay with that and…

See everybird later!