*waves sheepishly* Hello, everyone. Remember me? The worst updater ever? Well, I am back an ready to finish uploading this story starting tonight. I plan to have finished uploading by the end of next week so feel free to check for daily updates (not tomorrow, but starting Monday). I really wanted to answer reviews, but I think skipping to the next chapter is the best way to show my appreciation. Hope you enjoy!

It was hard. For the first two weeks, Cody refused to leave the medical bay. Too many memories were coming back to haunt him for the first time in years and he couldn't take the pain.

Rex rarely left the room, which Cody was very grateful for.

The recovery… was slow. And very painful. Cody helped the Rebellion with information and blueprints, but other then that had little contact outside of the little rebel cell Rex was working with.

One month later, Rex came sprinting into Cody's quarters, out of breath, and happy as a clone cadet just sent out to the field.

"CODY!"

The clone, who had been reading a datapad, jumped ten feet in the air. "REX! DON'T DO THAT!"

His brother was trying to catch his breath. "I'm… too old... for all this... running!"

Cody didn't respond but just sort of nodded. Then went back to his reading.

Rex marched over and yanked the datapad out of his hands, throwing it to the side.

"Hey! I was reading that!"

"This is more important!"

"What could be more important than history records?"

Rex paused in his excitement and switched to his protective brother mode. "Cody, we talked about this. No reading history records!"

"I can't help it!" Cody stood up and grabbed the datapad that his brother had flung, "I miss the old days… I miss our brothers."

"Reading glory stories about the days of the GAR is not going to make things better." Rex pried the pad out of Cody's hands and placed it on a side table, "You need to move on. Find something to fight for."

"Did you come here just to lecture me again?"

Rex's excitement returned and the datapad was forgotten. "No! I have good news!"

"Is the Empire destroyed?"

"No."

"Did you get promoted?'

"No."

"Did you find another brother?"

"...Not exactly."

That caught Cody's attention. Rex had already told Cody about the few brothers that managed to find him and remove their chips. Wolffe and Gregor were among the few.

[One that had cheered Cody up instantly was Boil. The clone had vanished from the 212th after Order 66 and Cody had thought he had been killed. It turned out that after General Kenobi had been shot down, the clone managed to snap out of his daze and escape. He ran straight to Rex who helped remove his chip. Then, Boil had set out straight to Numa's world, to tell the young girl the fate of their brother (in her native language), and protect the girl from the new Empire. That was the last Rex had seen him. He later found out through Hera that Boil had come to the planet and did unite with Numa, and he did protect the girl- giving his life so she could escape with the rest of the Twi'leks during an Imperial Raid.]

It was stories like this that made Cody not feel quite so helpless and cheered him up remarkably, and Rex knew that.

Which was why Cody was confused by Rex's response. He sat down again and raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

Rex opened his mouth, then abruptly closed it. He thought for a moment, rubbing his chin. "Kriff… How do I explain this without killing you?"

"Um…what?" Cody tilted his head, very confused.

Rex seemed to find a starting point and began to talk, "Okay, remember Maul?"

"...How could I forget him?"

"Okay, well Kanan and Ezra have had some past experiences with him. None good. It's how Kanan went blind, but don't say anything about that- it's still a touchy subject."

Well, that explained that story…

Rex continued, "Anyway, Ezra and him had another incident… long story that involves getting possessed by ghosts and Maul stalking the Jedi, but that isn't important at the moment. And… Ezra found something."

Cody stared at his brother for a moment. "Is that all?"

"No. He…" Rex paused. "Don't panic and don't die from shock."

"Rex! Just tell me!"

"...General Kenobi is alive."

Cody stared at him for several seconds without saying a word. He didn't panic. He didn't die from shock. He simply passed out for ten minutes.

When Cody came back around, he forced a laugh. "Rex, that isn't funny."

"I'm not kidding." Rex sat down in a chair and faced his brother. "The General is alive, and Maul went after him."

The news quite literally shattered Cody again- then promptly glued him back together ten seconds later. He stood up, his face now determined instead of uneasy and unstable. "Where?"

"Not sure." Rex stood up to join Cody and followed his brother out the door. "But what I heard was something about a desert planet with twin suns."

Cody froze in place, and thought for a moment. He turned around and looked at his brother. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

Rex hesitated, "I think so…" He paused and looked intently at his friend. "What are you thinking?"

Cody didn't answer but turned around and marched down the hall.

Two hours later, Rex and Cody were experiencing a sense of deja vu. There was a loaded ship of supplies in a crowded transportation hub with people running around.

Unlike the previous time, there was no honor guard of brothers and it was Cody leaving Rex.

Rex was currently hugging Cody for the hundredth time, asking if he had enough supplies, the correct coordinates, etc.

"Rex! I'll be fine!" Cody groaned. Again.

Rex sheepishly pulled away. "Sorry, I just am worried!"

Cody smiled. "I'll miss you too, Rex."

They hugged again and smiled at the other. "Even though I know what you're going to say, my offer to join me is still open."

Rex grinned. "Sorry, brother. But someone has to keep the Rebels fighting."

Both smiles faded at the similar words from before.

"Cody…" Rex hesitated, "I've heard stories about Kanan after The Order was given. He was… different." He glanced around to make sure no one was in earshot and then lowered his voice. "The General may not want to see you… and even if he does, it may not be for the best reasons."

If there was any fear in Cody's mind or heart, it didn't show in his stance or eyes. He simply straightened up and looked Rex in the eyes. "I will accept the punishment he deems necessary."

"That could mean… never coming back."

Cody hesitated. "I'll do my best, brother. And I'll send a message if I survive the… encounter."

"Remember, none of the Rebels know your destination- and you better keep it that way. We know the General, he's been hiding for a reason. If you do send a message, keep it short and coded."

Cody rolled his eyes. "Rex! I know!"

"I know you know." Rex smiled sadly and put his hands on Cody's shoulders. "But… Karabast, I'm worried about you."

The two hugged one last time before Cody finally boarded. He climbed into the cockpit and stared out the window at his younger brother. "Be safe, Rex."

The hangar doors opened and Cody started up his engines. A few minutes later, he was entering hyperspace, leaving the Rebel cell behind- and hopefully heading towards an old friend.

Oh dear... what is Cody going to do? Speculations anyone? See y'all real soon!