Hey everybird! What's up!?
So now that we talked about The Mandalorian trailer, it is now time to talk about the more exciting reveal… The Rise of Skywalker D23 Special Look!
So today's question is…
How did you like this special look?
Me: I mean is that even seriously a question!? Of course I loved it! I'm going to skip talking about the first half, because it's just shots from the original and prequel trilogies, as well as The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Moving on to the actual new content… The first thing I love… The shot of the Resistance fleet coming out of hyperspace! Not only do we see the return of the A and X wings, but also B and Y wings! And it's good to know that the Resistance is still packing some firepower! But then next we have like a parking lot of Star Destroyers! Neatly arrayed like someone's just waiting to take command… This actually reminded me a lot of a similar thing that happened in the Thrawn trilogy, with the Katana fleet just waiting for someone to take possession of it. Next is C-3PO with red eyes… So not only did he get a red arm, but also red eyes… Maybe dark C-3PO? Next is a shot of a superlaser like weapon, mostly likely from one of the star destroyers from earlier, so that's interesting… Next is Rey training on what looks to be Endor and since we saw the ruins of one of the Death Stars, that would make sense. And then Kylo Ren, coming out from his ship and then fighting Rey on what looks to be the debris from the Death Star, which is going to be epic! And lastly… Dark Rey… Now I think this is going to be similar to when Luke went in the cave in Empire Strikes Back and fought an imaginary Vader, but it turned out to be him.
Oh boy that was a lot…
Moving on to your questions!
From T8ECR34TOR, he asks, "How would you feel if I decided to create an MLP fanfiction that shows what would happen if Spike didn't have a crush on Rarity…but on Fluttershy instead?"
Me: I got only one word for you buddy… TRIGGERED!
From Stormknight089, he asks, "What happens if I challenge you to a lightsaber duel?"
Me: I don't know… Depends on our skill levels and which side the Force is on.
Chapter 21: "New" Tools
(Tyler's POV)
A Few Days Later…
Things have been very easy for Arthur and I as we started gathering up volunteers to join the Resistance's Blue Squadron, so far, including Tally, we only managed to gain four more pilots, only half of a full squadron, but there weren't many members in the Resistance yet, so that was understandable. During this time, Grandpa Blu was busy with General Organa in obtaining our fighters for us to fly and eventually we got word that they were being delivered to us and on the way.
Meanwhile, with a new day, Arthur was scheduled to deliver a speech welcoming the four new volunteers to the squadron, to make sure they knew what they were volunteering for exactly. I could tell Arthur was very nervous as he kept making sure the collar on his new flight suit was straight, after all, he was given the position of commander right when we got here, it would be normal for anyone to feel this way.
"You okay brother?" I asked as I was walking next to him, Alex and Ashley right behind us. "You seem unsettled."
"Just a little hot… That's all…" Arthur very much lied as I saw his wings shaking.
"If you're nervous about the speech, I would be more than happy to motivate our pilots." I joked as Arthur was not amused.
"No thanks brother…" Arthur rolled his eyes. "I'm sure I got this." Arthur tried to sound as confident as he could.
Soon enough we arrived at the place where our new pilots were, just outside one of the hangars, where they were chatting along themselves, clearly excited to start with their duties. As Arthur and I got closer, as the second in command in the squadron, it was my job to get everyone's attention.
"At attention!" I said in a loud enough tone for the pilots to drop their talk and stand rigidly.
"At ease." Arthur told the pilots as the four relaxed, but still stayed silent. "As you most likely have already been told, I'm your new commander, Arthur and this is your second in command, Captain Tyler. I am very honored that you four are the first volunteers to join Blue Squadron, a squadron which holds a very long combat history during the rebellion years and became famous and I'm sure none of you will disappoint at all. I expect nothing more than your absolute best in this struggle, I can assure you that we will be on the front lines if serious fighting is to break out, some of us may die, but lets make sure our sacrifices aren't in vain. We will prevail and win, and the Force will be with us. Understood!?"
"Yes sir!" The four pilots all said in unison.
"Good, Captain Tyler…" Arthur letting me have the floor now as I came up.
"Now, before we can do all those things Commander Arthur has said, we first need to wait for our new fighters which are currently being delivered to us, once we have them, we'll get to painting them and then practicing up there." I continued as Grandpa Blu came walking up. "Sir!" I saluted as I had to with Grandpa Blu when others were around.
"At ease captain and the rest of you." Grandpa Blu saluting back. "Sorry to interrupt your introductions to your pilots.
"That's okay sir, we were just about done." I replied.
"Good, because I just got word, the transports carrying our new fighters have just arrived in orbit and are beginning their descend." Grandpa Blu reported.
And sure enough, we soon saw several large freighters gently landing on the large landing pads on the edges of the base, in the meantime we walked there while the freighters' ramps lowered and with the help of other Resistance members, began rolling out our new fighters. Well they really wouldn't "new"… They were the T-70 model X-Wings, not the T-85s Arthur and I flew while in the New Republic Navy, not bad fighters, but certainly a little outdated now, which was a little bit of a disappointment.
"You know when I was told we would be getting new fighters, I really thought they meant, "new"…" I expressed my disappointment as Grandpa Blu, who was standing next to me chuckled.
"Sorry Tyler, but there is a reason, the Resistance doesn't have many credits to spare, these are the best we can obtain and they are supposed to be secret delivers from sympathetic worlds, like Ryloth or Mon Calamari." Grandpa Blu pointed out. "Plus, we need to be different from the New Republic, we can't be flying the same fighters the navy flies or else whoever we're fighting may find a reason to declare full war and attack the New Republic head on.
"Well, that is if they are strong enough." Arthur added as he placed a wing on my shoulder. "Don't worry brother, I'm sure we can make this work, at least we have these and not nothing." My brother pointed out as the "new" fighters were rolled into their hangars, waiting to be assigned to their pilots.
So after Grandpa Blu assigned the Resistance's pilots to their fighters, we were free to get to work painting the colors which would mark us. For Arthur and I, as well as the rest of our pilots, we painted our fighters blue and white, in the same pattern that our parents' fighters were colored, of course I painted only two blue stripes on each of my fighter's wings, to mark my position in the squadron, while Arthur only had to paint one on each wing.
And I must admit, my fighter looked a little better with the paint job, made it feel personal, mom and dad must have had the same feeling when they told us when they got their fighters. After finishing up with the paint job and a full load of fuel pumped into my fighter, I jumped into my cockpit, taking the flight stick and imagined I was flying yet again.
"Having fun captain?" I heard Arthur's voice as he had climbed up the ladder that was laying against my fighter's side, Arthur on the top step as he was smiling.
"Yes sir, we going up or what?" I replied.
"Soon captain, we have to wait for it to dry, don't want the paint to float away in space." Arthur answered as I frowned, not willing to wait any longer…
A Week Later…
"Come on Tally! Keep up!" I spoke excitedly through the comm unit as I tightened my grip on my flight stick, zapping my way through the ring of asteroids orbiting in a ring around D'Qar, navigating the obstacle course of space rocks as I put my fighter through the very limits of its capabilities.
"I would… If you didn't pick such a deadly place to practice flying in!" Tally snapped back.
"Need I remind you that I'm your superior officer now?" I smirked. "Besides, this is a perfect place to practice flying, we're going to have to face circumstances like this sooner or later.
"Duly noted sir." Tally replied back in a slight mocking tone as Ashley, who was right behind me in her droid socket in the fighter, also agreed with Tally.
"Come on Ashley, I thought you were okay with dad putting you through this flying." I told the droid as she beeped back a response. "Yes, I know I don't have as much flying experience as dad, but I have enough, just enjoy the ride, okay?" I snapped at the droid as she gave back an annoyed beep while I rolled my fighter sideways, getting in between two asteroids that were very close to each other, passing in between as I leveled out my fighter straight.
Eventually I got a little tired and thought it was best to head on back down and catch some rest and hot food.
"Okay Tally, lets head on back." I spoke through comms to my temporary flying partner.
"Finally, never thought you would tire…" Tally sighed with relief as I smiled, flying my fighter out of the asteroid ring and headed on back down to the surface where the base was.
Gently landing my fighter down on one of the landing pads, Tally landing on one next to mine, our fighters were hooked up to some tow vehicles, to be taken back to their hangars but not before Tally and I got off. As I got off of my fighter, I was met by Arthur.
"I see you had a lot of fun practicing, especially with Tally…" Arthur narrowing his eyes at me. "You seem to practice with her the most and you always look happy when you come back…"
Very funny brother…" I knew exactly where he was heading with this. "Tally and I are just good friends, you're friends with her too you know."
"You sure about that?" Arthur chuckled. "But seriously, I'm glad you're enjoying your new fighter, even if it isn't what you expected."
"Thanks brother, it took some time, but it's growing on me." I smiled. "Now I could use some hot food right about now."
"Yeah, me too." Arthur agreed as we both headed on down to the mess, grabbing some food and sitting down at a table, resuming our conversation once we sat. "We should call mom and dad, make sure they know we're fine still."
"Yeah, I bet they're missing us a lot, plus Ashley probably wants to see dad, even if it is a holograph." I agreed. "Do you think mom and dad are being looked at differently because we're here?"
"I don't doubt so, but I'm sure some like Uncles Nico and Kipo are still very good friends with them." Arthur pointed out.
As we were almost done eating, about to leave and head off to our quarters to call mom and dad by using Alex to reach them, we saw Grandpa Blu enter the mess hall as he walked up to us, Arthur and I quickly raising our wings in a salute as Grandpa Blu returned it.
"At ease Commander Arthur, Captain Tyler." Grandpa Blu spoke.
"What can we do for you sir?" Arthur asked.
"You boys wanted some action right, well we just received a report on a possible move by this unknown faction, come with me, General Organa and I will give you all the details in the briefing room."
"Well, I guess mom and dad will have to wait…" I told myself in my head as I cleared my throat and spoke up. "If you don't mind me asking sir, where are we going exactly?"
"Endor…" Grandpa Blu answered in one word.
Now why would the First Order go to Endor, you might ask?
Well you're going to have to guess, because I'm making you wait until next chapter!
See everybird later!