Hey everybird! What's up!?
So we're finally at the point where the events in The Force Awakens starts!
However taking a quick read of the events on Wookieepedia, I realized that probably not that much happens over on D'Qar until a certain event that completely changes the galaxy… I think you all know what I'm talking about…
So this will be the only chapter before that "certain event", so better get your tissue boxes ready for the next chapter!
Moving on to today's question…
From the very last episode of FiM, The Last Problem, do you think that AppleDash is now canon?
And to your questions…
From Stormknight089, he asks, "What would happen if all your story characters met (Arthur and Tyler from this story, Tia, Brandon and Carlos from your swap story, and Alex, Liz, Lisa, and Maria from the Scarlet side)?"
Me: Well I don't really know… I guess they would all talk about their times they spent in their stories and share their experiences with each other.
From T8ECR34TOR, he asks, "Even though the FIM series is finished, are there any questions you still have for the series that you wish were answered?"
Me: Well I guess I did have some from The Last Problem, (Including today's question) like, "Is Flurry now the ruler of the Crystal Empire and Cadance and Shining Armor have retired like Celestia and Luna?", What was that big monster the Young 6 fought and how did they defeat it (Also is that part of the reason why Gallus is now a royal guard)?", "Is Twilight immortal now and if so… How will she deal with her friends passing away?" I got many others, but if I continue we'll be here all day…
From Nightfly123, he asks, "Is it fine I can put Tally's grandfather and her family in my Star Wars story?
Me: Sure, as long as it fits with my stories, than go right ahead.
Chapter 35: The Looming Conflict
(Tyler's POV)
It has been about a little longer than 24 hours since Poe left for Jakku and has yet to return back to base with Arthur's fighter. The last thing we heard from Poe was that he just exited hyperspace and arrived at Jakku, starting his descend down to the surface. However by now he should have been back, it wasn't like a recon mission or even a raid against First Order targets, it was a simple intel recovery mission and last time we checked there was no First Order presence anywhere near Jakku.
As it was just another normal day on base, I was mending the back of my fighter and the engines, Ashley helping me out. Ever since the Resistance has been busy, I been out flying a lot more than usual and the strain was showing, spending much more time, when I wasn't flying, making sure any systems wouldn't malfunction and potentially blow up. Rearranging some wires, I nearly shocked myself as some sparks flew, not enough to be serious, but enough that I was annoyed as Ashley laughed at me.
"It's not funny Ashley…" I said sternly as I stared at her. "I wasn't laughing when you got shot…" And that shut Ashley up as she got back to work.
I couldn't blame Ashley however, I really did need moments to lighten up the mood as I let out a deep breath, getting back to work myself as Arthur came up to me.
"Captain." Arthur addressed me as I knew calling me by my rank, that something important came up.
"Commander, what is it?" I replied and gave a salute as Arthur returned it.
"The general is calling an important meeting with all the officers, apparently the First Order representatives finally left Hosnian Prime for good." Arthur answered.
"What does that mean?" I wondered out loud. "And is that good or bad?"
"Lets find out." Was all Arthur could say as I left Ashley to finish up while we went to the command center, where all the other officers were gathered for the meeting called by the general.
As we arrived, the meeting soon enough started as the general started speaking.
"As most of you probably have heard by now, the First Order representatives and liaison officers have left Hosnian Prime, wether or not it's because of sour relations or disagreements we have no information." The general began. "However while this is alarming and has shocked some, this leaves us with an opportunity."
"How so general?" An officer in the crowd asked.
"It gives us the opportunity to start a relationship with the New Republic on Hosnian Prime itself without any fear of First Order interference, hopefully convince them more of the threat the First Order poses." The general addressed. "Commander Sella here will go and serve as our liaison officer to the New Republic." The general slightly turning to an officer next to her.
"I will do my best general." The officer replied as confidently as she could.
I knew that despite the route being the safest trip, that everything needed at least an escort of two fighters, especially during this time and well if Arthur and I went, it would give us a chance to visit mom and dad for at least a few hours, see them face to face and not just through a holograph. So I spoke up…
"General, the shuttle will need a little escort, right?" I asked bravely as I felt myself trying my best to keep my excitement down.
"You're correct Captain Tyler, I was just getting to that." The general answered as I waited patiently for my answer I desired. "Red Leader and his second will make sure Commander Sella reaches Hosnian Prime." The general than stated, dashing my hope right away as Arthur must also have been thinking about the same idea as me.
"But general, Captain Tyler and I are not busy at the moment, we have plenty of time to go there and get back like we never left." Arthur stated.
"No buts commander, Captain Tyler and you have more experience than Red Leader and his squadron and I need my more sharp pilots here and ready to go out on more important missions if the need arises, after Commander Dameron's comm silence, we can't risk you two lost as well." The general stated sternly, which put an end to the discussion.
"Yes general, we understand." Arthur had to give up.
"Good, everyone is dismissed." The general said as the crowd went back to their duties.
As Arthur and I walked off, Grandpa Blu joined us…
"I see you two are very disappointed in not being picked to go to Hosnian Prime." Grandpa Blu stated the obvious.
"Sir, can't you convince the general?" I asked.
"I have tried captain, I did." Grandpa Blu sighed. "The general's mind is hard to change, if it were up to me, you two would have been my first pick, but it's not, I'm sorry."
"It's okay sir, we understand, we have our orders to follow." Arthur sighed as he changed the subject. "Any word on Poe?"
"Nothing so far, I'm getting this feeling that Poe might have ran into some First Order forces and got captured…" Grandpa Blu trying very hard not to think about that potential reality. "Hopefully even if that's true Poe destroyed the intel he was sent to get, can't have it fall into First Order wings, but I will keep you two posted on any updates."
"Thank you sir, we appreciate it." I thanked Grandpa Blu as it started to seem like everyone else was getting all the excitement and Arthur and I were stuck here.
As the Resistance's liaison officer was all ready for the trip to Hosnian Prime, with its two escorting X-Wings, Arthur and I were sitting on top of the hangar, on the grass that grew above as we watched the shuttle and the two fighters take off, into the skies as it left for its destination. Without us…
"Well now what?" I asked my brother.
"Might as well just relax while we can brother, I rather go see mom and dad and disobey orders, but I can't." Arthur answered. "And I'm sure Tally and you can spend some alone time now that you two have the chance." Arthur looking at me in a teasing manner.
"I told you brother…" I playfully punched Arthur's shoulder as I tried not to blush bright red. "We're just friends…"
"Yeah, friends who spend nights in your quarters, in bed…" Arthur reminded me. "You know your quarters are right next to mine and I sometimes can't sleep because of you two."
"Well…" I started, not knowing what else to say. "I'm going to get back to doing repairs with Ashley, see you later brother."
"See you later lover boy." Arthur teased me back as I left, walking back to my fighter as I saw Ashley still working and as she saw me she gave me some annoyed beeps.
"Yes Ashley, sorry I took too long, thanks for not leaving." I told the droid as I picked up my tools and got back to making sure my fighter was in prime condition.
As I worked, I thought about what mom and dad must be doing right now, most likely giving flight lessons or running their cadets in the simulator, they had a life of peace now while Arthur and I took over the role of warriors in our family. I just hoped that mom and dad would never again have to witness a real fight, that we would be able to return home, proud to have achieved our goals of keeping the galaxy at peace. Once that was done we could live out the rest of our lives happily, I could marry Tally and Arthur could find someone he likes, than we could have our own children and mom and dad can have the chance to become grandparents.
Those thoughts made me smile and look froward to the future we all could have once the First Order was defeated and gone. Never did I think that all my hopes and dreams would soon enough all die…
Yeah, this chapter was a lot shorter compared to the rest!
However I wanted to save the "certain event" for next chapter and let me tell you right now… It's going to be a tough chapter to write… Not in terms of the writing itself, but what happens in the chapter…
But I hope you are fine with this chapter and with that…
See everybird later!