Hello everbody! We are back with another chapter of the Destiny Series! Whoo this one is fun, I won't go into much of it but I'll let you read it it. Let's get into the replies:
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Alright with that out of the way here is an update on the relationships, just small update.
Drake/Padme (Main)/Satine/Shaak Ti/Luminara/Riyo Chuchi/Ana Bray/and Ahsoka.
Cole/Barriss.
Lyle/Serra.
Kara/Decision unknown. Still can't figure one for her.
Alright with all that out of the way, I would like you to enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 7: War on Geonosis
(Geonosis)
Geonosis, a large desert planet located in the Outer Rim Territories, inhabited by a bug like species known as Geonosians. The world was used as the center point for the Separatist in the creation of their new Droid Army. It was also the catalyst for beginning the Clone Wars. A year has passed and the red ring planet was ever silent, until now.
About a dozen or more Republic Cruisers exited Hyperspace, each one carrying over a thousand Clone soldiers and over forty walkers and gunships. Each one also carried four legions of Clone Troopers: The 501st, led by General Anakin Ass- I mean, Skywalker. The 212th, led by General Obi-Wan Kenobi. The 21st Nova Corps (AN: And no, not the Marvel One), led by General Ki-Adi-Mundi. And finally the 41st Elite Corps, led by General Luminara Unduli.
And finally, the four Guardians.
"It looks a lot like Mars, without the ring." Kara said in awe as she leaned against the glass. The four stared out at the red planet below them as they armada prepared for invasion. The four were quite excited to be back on a more...simple mission. Don't get them wrong, Drake and Cole didn't mind the spying and the rescuing but when it came to going to other planets and fighting other aliens they felt at home. They were awe at the sight of the fleet of Republic Cruisers, and the large forces of Clones that marched in each ship back on Coruscant. They were quite impressed, while these Clones lacked power and Immortality like a Guardian they had the bigger numbers far beyond the Towers number.
"I wonder if it's just as homey, maybe some aliens trying to kill us just for existing." Cole mused, but the others already knew the answer to that.
"The planet is known for its harsh sandstorms, and the meteors." Ghost informed as he started his planetary scan. "Luckily where we're heading it won't have meteors, sandstorms however…..yes."
"Looks a lot bigger than Mars, that's for sure." Drake said as he crossed his arms. His Suros Regime hung on his back fully clipped. Hopefully they would have enough ammo for this invasion. They needed to spare their ammo but knowing this group it will be wasted in the first fight.
"If it's anything like Mars…" Lyle began, as he double-checked Red Death, making sure nothing was wrong with it. "...we're gonna have one hell of a squabble with the locals."
"Nothing we can't handle: Cabal and Vex are the worst when it comes to red planets…..that we know of course." Kara said leaning on the glass.
"Don't lean on the glass, Kara." Ghost said, trying to keep the Sunsinger Warlock safe. The four wondered besides the droids, what sort of hostiles they would encounter. No doubt these Geonosians, though they wondered what they looked like. From what Luminara had shown them about their leader, Poggle the Lesser, they were basically bugs. From Luminara they learned that this place was the marking for the beginning of the Clone Wars, and what Drake learned one of major factories for the Separatist army.
"I'm sure this is going to be a piece of cake for you guys." Ghost said as he floated next to Drake. "After the Black Heart, not much has been that challenging."
"We shall see." Lyle said. The sound of boots tapping against the metal deck, the five looking over to see Ahsoka walking up to them.
"The Generals are ready for briefing, waiting for you guys." Ahsoka said, "I think my Master is getting a bit impatient though."
"I think your Master can wait a minute." Drake said as he walked past Ahsoka with Ghost disappearing. "To the bridge, guys." With that the others followed behind their leader with Ahsoka in toll.
(Bridge)
The Jedi stood there waiting for the Guardians to arrive, all but one were waiting patiently for the four powerful warriors to arrive. The door slid open followed by the Guardians walking up to the hologram table, Jedi Masters Yoda and Mace Windu along with Palpatine holograms on the table.
"About time you four got here, your late." Anakin said leering at the four.
"For one who is part of a group that preaches patience, you sure seem to have little of it." Lyle dryly remarked.
"Gentlemen, this banter is hardly important, I think it is time we start this briefing." Luminara said trying to stop any argument that would have ensued. Drake nodded in her direction, mouthing a thank you, which she nodded in return.
"Agreed Unduli." Obi Wan started. "Our ships are in position, and we are ready to start our campaign against the Geonosians."
"And what about Poggle? Any report on his location?" Windu asked.
"It seems he's holed up at the primary droid foundry here." Obi Wan said gesturing to a red dome factory that appeared. "The factory is protected by a shield generator."
"That is a big dome." Ghost muttered from within Drake.
"Nothing we can't handle, Ghost." Drake muttered to his Ghost as Kenobi continued.
"Anakin, Ki-Adi, and I shall attempt a three-pronged attack through their defense lines to a staging area just short of the shield." He said pointing to three arrow markings pointing at a landing mark. "Once we have landed, we shall knock out the shield generator. That is our primary target."
"Isn't it risky committing three generals to one area of attack? If something went wrong, we could be dealt a serious blow." Palpatine said, not wishing to lose three of his many generals, especially Skywalker and Kenobi, of the army.
"To ensure that rise again Geonosis does not, capture Poggle we must." Yoda said in his mighty wisdom. Palpatine nodded in understanding before looking at the Guardians, specifically the leader.
"And what of you, Titan? What is your plan?" Drake rubbed his chin in deep thought, before an idea popped in his head. It wasn't one the team usually do, but if it meant a better victory and possibly less casualties he will use.
"If you are afraid of casualties then we will take care of that." Drake said looking at the Generals. "My team will split up in groups: Kara will go with Kenobi, Lyle will go with Mundi, Cole and I will go with Skywalker."
"Any particular reason for that?" Skywalker asked.
"Kara can support as the healer for Kenobi troops, the same with Lyle but on more devastating effect. Cole and I work best together and quite frankly General Skywalker I want to make sure you don't make a mistake." Drake said. "We need all the troops if we want to get past this shield." Drake informed crossing his arms.
"Get in, run around, and break shit. Got it." Cole summarized. "I like this plan." He said with a nod.
"A wise strategy, Titan." Palpatine praised. "And as always I will leave the strategies to you, Master Jedi."
"Our thanks, Chancellor." Kenobi said.
"May the Force be with you." Windu said as the holograms disappeared. At that exact moment, the three officers of Anakin, Kenobi, and Mundi legions walked in.
"Good, Cody. These are the coordinates for the rendezvous."
"Yes, sir. When we hit the ground, we'll create a perimeter there." Cody informed. "Getting past their defenses here will be the trick." Cody said pointing at the red dotted line representing the forces below. "General Mundi will come across the defensive lines from the north." A green ship represented Mundi landed on the square point. "We will make our assault through the middle." A yellow gunship representing Kenobi landed. "General Skywalker will make his attack on the defensive lines from the south, and we will meet at the rendezvous point at 0700 exactly."
"What does that mean again?" Kara whispered into Lyle ear.
"7:00 in military terms." He responded.
"Oh, got it." Kara said. Lyle didn't care of course, and he couldn't blame her. Kara was never a military person nor did they ever use the military hours back at home.
"If we meet with strong resistance and are forced down away from the landing zone, hold out until we join forces before attacking the shield generator." Mundi ordered.
"Their front lines are heavily fortified." Ahsoka said.
"I've seen worse." Drake said.
"Yeah, his name is Lord Shaxx." Cole muttered.
"Look at that giant wall with all the gun emplacements." Ahsoka said gesturing to the red triangle in corner. "That won't be easy to get past."
"You clearly haven't met Lord Shaxx." Cole said.
"Don't worry. We're not going anywhere near that." Anakin said with a smirk, confident they won't be near it.
"...OH, BROTHER, THIS GUY STINKS!" Cole shouted. He earned a glare from Anakin, and confused glances from the other Generals and Clones.
"...This is why I am going with you." Drake said with a stoic expression.
"Gentlemen, if you are quite finished, we have a battle to begin."
"Quite right." Kenobi said walking past Mundi. "Cody, prep the gunships. I'll meet you in the hanger."
"Yes, sir." Cody said walking away, the general looking at Kara.
"When you are ready as well, Ms. Summer."
"Aw, what a gentleman." Kara cooed as she looked at the others. "I guess we'll meet up down there."
"Don't worry, Kara. Ghost will keep me updated on your status if things go wrong." Drake said holding Ghost out.
"Be safe out there, Kara." Ghost said. Kara smiled as she waved her friends goodbye before following Kenobi.
"I'll meet you in the hangar once you're good to go, Mundi." Lyle said, as his helmet materialized onto his head, before stepping out of the room. Mundi and Jet followed behind as the door closed behind them, leaving the others alone. Drake looked at Luminara as she looked at him.
"Be safe Ms. Unduli, hate to lose a friend on my first mission for the Republic." Drake said as his Helm of Saint-14 materialized on his head.
"Don't worry about me, Master Titan. You just keep your friend and Master Skywalkers Battalion safe. I trust you will get the job done, until then, may the Force be with you." Luminara bowed her head before her hologram disappeared.
"She'll be fine. She's a General for a reason." Ahsoka said as Drake nodded his head.
"For now, let's worry about our own skin." Cole said, his mask materializing and flipping his hood up, while his hand nearing the Last Word in preparation for the coming fight
"Just try not to get yourselves killed, Guardians." Anakin said waving them off and leaving the room with Rex behind him.
"Don't mind him, I think he still mad you guys made a bit of a fool out of him when we first met." Ahsoka said as she followed behind.
"Well, he seems to be as salty as a rookie Guardian stepping out of the Crucible." Cole quipped. Drake just shook his head in annoyance before following Ahsoka and Skywalker out of the room.
"Let's just hope everyone gets there in one piece." Drake groaned as he walked away with Cole behind him smirking.
(Hangar)
In the hangar, Clones marched into Gunships while Walkers were magnetized to the Gunships. Kara had her Pocket Infinity in hand with her helmet on as she walked besides Kenobi and Cody.
"No, sir, I wasn't involved in the first assault on Geonosis." Cody answered as they walked to the closest.
"Well, you didn't miss much." Kenobi said. "Last time, I was chained to a pole and attacked several humongous monsters."
"That sounds…"
"Gruesome? Fucked up? Entertaining?" Kara asked, giving out some suggestions.
"...Yeah." Cody responded.
"Oh it was...for the Geonosians." Kenobi muttered as he and Kara walked into a gunship.
"Never been in a ship that I wasn't flying in. At least one where I know what is going on." Kara said as she held onto the handle tightly, the metal bending from the force.
"Oh, this your first time in a gunship?" One of the clones asked. "Well, you're in for a treat with these babies!" He said enthusiastically, the others joined in cheering. This caused Kara to chuckle nervously before looking at Kenobi.
"Don't worry Ms. Summers, with your experience I'm sure this will be nothing for you." Kenobi said as the doors closed. Kara said nothing as the ship engine activated and she felt it leave the ground before it started moving. She peeked through the cracks and saw they were in the sky, and already she felt the firepower from the Droid armies as the shots shook the ship.
All hell broke loose. The entire sky was filled with cannon bolts, Gunships were either shot down or reduced to scraps in mid flight. The Cruisers took hits from the underbelly, the shields holding out. Kara had to keep her balance so she wasn't bucking back and forth and not falling on her ass.
"Just like Mars indeed." Kara said as the gunship continued to rock back and forth. On the ground Droid cannons and Geonosian turrets fired at the swarm of Gunships. Geonosian fighters dropped from above firing and taking out a Walker Gunship and a carrier. Bombers flew into the canyon and fired proton torpedos and destroyed several cannons. Meanwhile, Drake and Cole boarded one of the gunships with Skywalker, Ahsoka, and Rex.
"We all ready, Rex?"
"Yes, sir. General Kenobi is already under way." Rex informed.
"Damn, Kara getting more action than we are already." Drake said as he merely stood there, the last handle he tried to hold onto kind of broke the minute he grabbed it.
"We can catch up. We always do." Cole said, drawing the Last Word for when the doors would open again. The doors closed and the Gunship took off, meanwhile Yularen went to see Mundi and Lyle off.
"Good luck, General. Guardian." Yularen said nodding his head to both.
"There is no such thing as luck." Mundi said as the ship took off. All three battalions were in the sky heading to the landing point, met with tremendous oppression from below. One clone tried to bring up how the bugs can't aim in his gunship, before it was shot down by said bugs. Drake peeked in the cracks as he watched a ship get blown up, before he felt his ship jerk violently from an explosion.
"We're going down!" Rex yelled.
"NO FUCKING SHIT!" Cole shouted.
"BRACE YOURSELVES!" Drake yelled as the ship crashed and slid across the dirt. Meanwhile Mundi and Lyle waited patiently to land while their ship jerked.
"The flak is to heavy." Mundi stated as Jet listened to the comms.
"We're down. Repeat, down. Location, five-" The comm went dead as Lyle narrowed his eyes.
"I just lost contact with Skywalker's team." Jet informed.
"They'll be alright." Lyle reassured, though also hoped that Drake and Cole were doing okay. But of course they were, they were Guardians. Back at the crashed site Drake pulled himself back up, unfazed by the crash as he dusted himself off.
"You good, Cole?" Drake asked looking at his Hunter friend who got up unfazed by the crash.
"Just dandy, mind helping me with the door?" Cole asked. He then looked at the clones. "Come on, guys, we got to move!" Drake pulled Cole aside and punched the door sending it flying. Several Droids were destroyed from the door as Drake looked at Ahsoka who was pulling herself up.
"You okay?" Drake asked helping her up as the bolts bounced off his armor.
"Fine, just bruises." Ahsoka said dusting herself off.
"Guardian! The enemy forces!" Anakin reminded Drake as he blocked a few blast.
"Cole, shoot down that turret." Drake ordered as he pulled out his Regime. The fading sounds of footsteps was his only sign of a reply. Seconds later, a shot rang out, resulting in the turret exploding.
"Turret's gone." Cole said on the comms. Drake nodded as he charged forward, shooting down two Geonosians as the others followed.
"Ghost, update status on Kara and Lyle." Drake said.
"Both still in the air for now." Ghost informed. At that same moment with Mundi and Lyle, both held on as the ships systems were slowly failing.
"Get the tanks on the ground now!" Mundi ordered before the ship was hit by a tank shot.
"Cody, get the tanks down." Jet ordered from his comm. "Come in, Cody. Cody, come in! Get the tanks down!"
"Copy that." Cody said from his end. "Pilot, begin landing sequence."
"Copy that, commander. Have fun down there." His brother said as he prepared a landing. The gunships detached the tanks and gunships so they were a defensive circular position, just as the Geonosian forces started firing. Clones were shot down as they exited their gunships while Cody went to his comms.
"General Kenobi, don't land. The zone is hot." Cody informed.
"But there's nowhere else to go." Kenobi stated. Suddenly he felt his ship jerk as the wing exploded. "We're hit. We're going down!"
"DEFINITELY LIKE MARS!"
KA-BOOM!
(With Mundi and Lyle)
Lyle pushed some metal off a trooper with ease as a medic helped the soldier. The Walkers were making their way to the landing zone as Mundi pulled himself from the wreckage. He sighed at the sight of many dead troopers, with Guardians it was different if they weren't in the Darkness Zones with the Vex or Hive. They can come back whenever they want to, these soldiers can't.
"What are our losses, Captain?" Mundi asked as a Medic Trooper helped him out.
"We got hit pretty hard. I think only Kenobi's forces made it through the flak to the landing zone." Jet informed.
"And Skywalker?" Lyle asked.
"Captain Rex reported they're still in the middle of a firefight. Skywalker's tanks are gone, and they're trying to contact General Kenobi's forces for support. In the meantime, they'll press on to the rendezvous point."
"Very well. Load the injured onto the tanks. We'll make for that ridge." The General pointed to the ridge not far from them. "With any luck, we can meet up with Skywalker on his way to Kenobi's position." Jet nodded before walking off to gather the troops leaving the Jedi and the Warlock alone.
"Do you believe your friends will be fine, Warlock?" Mundi asked. He was aware of what these Guardians were capable of from what Luminara had told him. For one of them, just one, to take down the General of the Separatist Army, a Jedi Killer like Grievous was a worthy feat alone.
"We've fought crazier things than this. Remind me to tell you of the time we killed a god." Lyle said, before walking toward the troops.
"Now that is a story I would like to hear."
(With Drake and Cole)
"Okay, Cody. I'll speak to General Skywalker." Rex said on his comms as he hid behind cover. The troops hid under a ditch while Drake and Cole stood above shooting down bugs with ease, taking the shots like they were nothing.
"Rex, what's the word? Can Obi-Wan send support or not?" Anakin asked blocking shots with his Saber. They were in a tight spot from his perspective, as their tanks were gone and they didn't have that many troops.
"I don't think so, sir. Cody says General Kenobi never reached the landing site. They think his gunsho got shot down." Anakin grunted in annoyance.
"Great! the one time I actually ask Obi-Wan for help, he's nowhere to be found." Anakin growled annoyed.
"Sounds like Cayde on a Friday night!" Cole said to Drake.
"I hear ya." Drake said blocking a shot with his arm.
"Well, what if something happened to General Kenobi?" Ahsoka asked in a worried tone. "He could be injured or-!"
"No time for that kind of talk." Anakin cut her off.
"Besides, if he crashed, he will be fine with Kara. Trust me." Drake said reassuringly to Ahsoka. "In the meantime we need to push through." Drake said as he charged forward shooting down the bugs as Cole followed after. The Clones looked at each other before pulling themselves out of the ditch and after the Guardians. To be honest the clones felt a lot more confident with these Guardians, they must have been through a lot of battles to fight so casually.
Meanwhile at the landing point the clones we're being pushed back and surrounded by all sides. Gunfire from both sides but the Clones were losing their soldiers by the minute. Cody was looking in the scope at the wreckage of Kenobi's shuttle. He hoped that Kenobi was fine as well as that Guardian girl, didn't want to get on the bad side of those other Guardians.
"Not good. The bugs are splitting up." A clone stated from his point looking through the scope.
"Boil reporting as ordered, sir."
"Waxer reporting as ordered, sir." The brothers responded as Cody turned to them.
"We've got a downed gunship five klicks east. We believe it's General Kenobi's." Cody explained to the two. "I need you to get out there an-!"
KA-SHOOM!
Every clone turned to the sudden explosion, before covering their visors from the intense and bright light. The Geonosians stopped their firing at the sight before them: from the wreckage of the Gunship a pillar of light exploded as the beam exploded into the sky and past the clouds. The Geonosians eyes widen at the sight, feeling like pillar of light was calling for them like Moths to a flame. The beam could be seen across the entire battlefield, from Anakin's squad the soldiers and Jedi stared in awe at the beam. Meanwhile both Drake and Cole merely smirked before continuing to shoot down the bugs.
"What is that?" Mundi asked from their spot as the beam of light slowly died down.
"That...would be Kara." Lyle chuckled. Back at the wreckage Obi Wan groaned in pain as he felt his entire body was in pain. However the pain died as he felt a soothing heat pass over him as his vision was blinded by a light. Kenobi vision became clearer he saw a silhouette above him as an arm pulled him up. His eyes widen as the being who held him was Kara, unscathed from the crash but what made her completely stand out was that she was completely covered in flames. Small flame like wings burned from her back and danced behind her.
"You okay, General?" Kara asked as she pulled Kenobi up.
"Yes, though it seems the pain is somehow gone." Kenobi said before groaning in pain and clutching his ribs. "Most of it."
"Yeah, sorry. It a lot faster if you were a Guardian and had a Ghost." Kara said before a shot zoomed past her head. "We should head over to Cody." Kara said as she lifted Kenobi over her shoulder. Kenobi was completely impressed that this girl could pick him up effortlessly like he was lighter than air. She picked up the only living Trooper, Trapper and held him to her side.
"That other guy wasn't wrong, this was indeed a treat." Kara muttered as she dashed across the sand without strain of Kenobi and the Trooper. Every clone watched as Kara jumped over the walker and next to some crates, setting Kenobi down and the clone she sighed in relief. However she notice the lack of gunfire and looked around to see every trooper staring at her.
"...WHAT ARE YOU ALL DOING?! WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BATTLE!" The got the troopers to snap back into reality, getting their mind from the fiery goddess that saved the General they returned to firing back at the Geonosians, who returned it. Kara knelt to a knee and placed a hand on Kenobi head, the Light within her taking form into Sol and burned off her glove as her healing powers took effect.
"Quite a useful power you have." Kenobi stated as he felt the ache in his head slowly disappear.
"Perks with being a Sunsinger." Kara said as she continued to heal both Kenobi and the troop. "You will heal in a minute or two. Hopefully the others will arrive on time."
"Yes, we just have to make sure we're still here when they arrive."
"Don't worry, with my friends at their side they will arrive." Kara informed.
(With Lyle)
The Warlock pushed aside a metal divider that kept the Walkers at bay while Mundi cut down the others on his side letting the walkers through. The explosions thundered in the distant and echoed in Lyle ears. He could also hear Jet talk to Yularen about sending them some ships, but to no luck will some arrive in time.
"Not much of a conversationalist, I see." Mundi mused, making the Warlock look at the Jedi. "Not that I mind, I too enjoy the comfort of silence unless needed. However meeting your friends I thought you might be the same."
"I'll save my words for when we find them." Lyle said briefly.
"I see. Well let it be known Guardian that after this whole campaign I do indeed owe you a favor." Mundi said as he continued forward. "If we get out of this alive."
Lyle simply turned to look at him, his expressionless helmet almost saying, "We will", before turning to continue walking As they continued walking Mundi notice the ridge was small but big enough for one tank at a time. However above was a small cave that must have lead into the same direction.
"Commander, leave a squad with the tanks. We will take the cave to save time." Mundi ordered as Jet ordered a squad Lyle and Mundi continued their way to the cave, the rest of the troops following short.
"I hope your not afraid of the dark." Mundi mused as he activated his lightsaber. Lyle said nothing, but he held his hand out as Void energy appeared like a lantern. Everyone followed in with their guns raised and Lyle's senses heightened.
"Wait a minute. Wait a minute. I have a wing vibration up ahead." No sooner did he say that Lyle pulled out Red Death and fired a single shot. The cry of Geonosian echoed across the cave followed a thud and finished with silence.
"What wing vibration?" Was all Lyle asked, before he continued moving. The cries of Geonosians echoed in the cave as more started appearing, firing their sonic blasters at the Battalion of Clones.
"We must push on." Mundi said. "Forward!"
(With Drake and Cole.)
"The landing point is just beyond this turn." Anakin said as everyone followed him. The thunders of battle in the distant drawing closer as they made the turn. However their hope shattered at the sight before them: A massive metal fortress with guns at the top and droids aimed down at them. Drake and Cole glared at Anakin, though he couldn't see that since they had their helmets on.
"This is why we went with you." Drake said as the droids and turrets started firing at them. All the clones and Jedi jumped behind cover, save for the two Guardians.
"Well, we got in, we ran around, all we gotta do is break some shit!" Cole said.
"Well, this is another fine mess you've gotten us into." Ahsoka said gesturing to Anakin.
"What?" The Jedi asked shocked. "Hey, it's not my fault. You were supposed to study the holomaps."
"I did! Remember when I reminded you about the giant death wall, and you said, "Don't worry, Snips. We won't be anywhere near that." As the two continued to bicker the Guardians did something that surprised the clones again.
"Fucking knew it." Drake said as the bolts bounced off his armor as he simply stared at the wall, he even had his gun holstered. He and Cole merely took the shots and were unaffected by it, their weapons put away.
"Kara and Lyle owe me Glimmer after this." Cole said.
"We still have that wall to take care of." Ghost said as he reappeared from thin air.
"I got it." Drake said walking towards the fortress and cracking his knuckles. He ignored the constant fire as he stood in front of the metal wall, looking up and down.
"What is that organic creature doing?" A droid asked as it stared down at the strange man.
KKKRUNCH!
"What was that?!" A droid asked as they felt the fortress shook. From below Drake squatted down as he dug his hands into the metal. Drake took a deep breath as his muscles flexed and he started pulled his arms up.
"What do we do?!" Another droid asked.
"DISTRACTION ATTACK!" The droids all turned to see one-by-one, their brethren being reduced to nothing as a man with an electric blade started running along their path, cutting everything in his way. Their screams could be heard from the bottom as everyone looked up to see Cole reducing the numbers to nothing with each passing second. Meanwhile Drake said nothing as he pulled the fortress up, the metal breaking and being separated from the ground. The clones and Jedi stared jaw dropped as Drake effortlessly pulled the gigantic fortress off the ground like it was nothing.
"Cole. Jump off." Drake ordered as he turned his body and in doing so turned the fortress. Cole nodded as he bolted near the edge and jumped in the air far above the canyon.
"BATTER UP!" Drake roared as he threw the fortress into the air. The giant hunk of metal flying towards the air.
"I DON'T WANNA DIE!" A droid within the fortress screamed as another ran around in panic. As the fortress got closer Cole smirked under his mask as he activated his Arc Blade, the Arc energy dancing across his body.
"AND HE SWINGS!" Cole shouted, bringing the blade down onto the fortress, perfectly cutting through the metal like butter, descending further and further until the entire fortress was split in half, as he landed on the ground.
"AND IT'S OUT OF THE PARK!" They both cheer followed by a high five. Meanwhile Anakin still stared jaw dropped hile Ahsoka stared at Drake, mainly the muscles that showed from under the armor. The clones were silent, until one decided to voice what they were all thinking.
"What the fu-!"
"Come on! We need to catch up with the others." Drake said as he started running towards the battlefield with Cole behind him. They all snapped out of their stupor and followed after them.
(With Lyle and Mundi)
Lyle shot Geonosians down like bowling pins, however more kept appearing and some even clones as Mundi blocked some shots.
"They just keep coming sir, there's too many." Jet yelled over the gun fire.
"We can't retreat!" Mundi yelled as he blocked a shot. However he felt a hand on his shoulder, looking over he saw Lyle staring at him.
"You won't have to." Lyle said. As he began to walk forward, he holstered his weapon as his hands became coated in Void energy. Jet tried to stop him but Mundi held his hand up, confident that the Guardian knew what he was doing. Lyle ignored the shots that ricocheted off his cloak as he channeled the power of the Void throughout his entire being. The Geonosians started taking their sights on him as several started flying towards him hoping to take him out in the darkness.
But then, the energy that had been forming around Lyle's hands began to grow, taking the shape of a growing orb, one that seemed to be growing more and more unstable, the sheer power of the Void evident as it grew bigger and bigger. And then, leaping into the air, with a battle cry, Lyle threw the Nova Bomb towards the Geonosians.
BOOOOOOM!
A colossal explosion rang, as a bright light encompassed the cave, blinding almost all present. When it cleared, the clones saw that any presence of Geonosians had completely vanished, smoke and ash being all that remained. Mundi stared eyes widen at the mighty power the Guardian had, noticing that the man wasn't even fazed by releasing such tremendous power. Lyle dusted himself off before looking over his shoulder at Mundi, gesturing for him to follow.
"The path is clear." Lyle said.
"Unreal." A clone muttered as they continued walking over the scorched earth. They finally made it out and saw the landing point from their view. However Lyle saw something beneath the ledge and saw a squad of Troopers and two people he recognized.
"Knew that energy was you." Drake said from the comms as a chuckle escaped his throat.
"And I knew that piece of destroyed fortification down there was the doing of you two." Lyle said, gesturing to the aforementioned destroyed wall.
"Feels good to stretch limbs eh?" Drake asked. Truly it felt good for the group in each their perspective to use their Light for something they were good at. Sure killing a Bounty Hunter and protecting Senators were helpful, but when it came to being in the battle using their Light felt far more productive and effective.
"Indeed."
"How is the landing zone from there?" Drake asked as Lyle looked out at the landing point, a frown on his face from the large dust cloud.
"...Not good. Even with Kara down there, they're getting swarmed." He said. Drake hummed to himself before he looked over at Anakin.
"Skywalker, can you get me Admiral Yularen?"
(With Kara)
"WOAH!" Kara yelled as she ducked under a blast before returning fire and destroying a speeder. She heard a cry and saw their last turret get destroyed, cursing to herself she jumped off the walker and hovered towards Kenobi. She helped the General up as he activated his Lightsaber and the clones backed away and in a circle.
"Reinforcements!" Kara heard a yell from a Clone and looked up to see bombers fly down and destroy several tanks. She sighed in relief as she heard gunshots to her right. Turning she smile at familiar sights of her friends as the battalions arrived. Walking over she hugged Drake, letting him go she wrapped her arms around Lyle and Cole's neck.
"You guys are a good sight to see." Kara said as she let them go and hugged Ghost, missing the Little Light the most.
"You look like you've been busy." Cole remarked.
"Yeah no kidding, though it was nothing I couldn't handle. What took you guys so long?" Kara asked placing her hands on her side.
"Oh you know, giant fortresses." Drake said taking off his helmet and wiping the sweat off his head.
"Persistent bugs." Lyle said.
"SO the usual?" Kara joked making the three smile.
"Just get in, run around, and break shit." Cole said. Drake smiled before a frown appeared on his face at the dead troopers around them.
"It's a lot different than Guardians, that's for sure." Ghost said as he floated next to Drake. The Titan said nothing as he clipped his helmet back on.
"Guardians." The four turned to Kenobi. "We must begin the plan to take down the Generator."
"Right." With that the Generals, Clone Commanders, and Guardians gathered around Kenobi as the hologram of the dome appeared.
"Our combined forces should be enough to destroy the shield generator." Kenobi said pointing at the shield, before gesturing to Anakin. "Anakin, you'll need to take a small squ-"
"Actually, General. I have a better suggestion." Drake cut the General off, gaining everyone's attention. "My Fireteam should be the ones to take out the generator." This gained a surprise reaction from the Generals, however Mundi made no room to argue having seen Lyle in action, the same can be said for Kenobi for what Kara is capable of and he can only imagine what Drake and Cole have done.
"Very well, Drake. Your team will be the one to take it down." Drake nodded as he gestured the team to follow him.
"You got a plan?" Ghost asked floating next to Drake.
"Yep, and I need Kara Sunsinger and Cole Gunslinger." Drake said as the team walked off.
(Later)
The Geonosians and droid stood ready for any attack from the Republic scum. The droid tanks scanned the area for any movement, but saw none. Perhaps the Republic was learning and seeing they can't get through. Perhaps this will now be the starting point of the Separatist victory, maybe this is a dawn of a new er-
"NOW!"
All enemy forces jumped at the sudden force before someone jumped into the air. All forces saw it was an human female in robes as she floated above the sun. She threw her hand in the air as her body exploded in a fiery explosion that blinded everything across the field. The bugs covered their eyes in pain while the droids circuits malfunction from the intense heat and bright light, like they were just staring at the Sun. Another sound was followed, like something had been formed. Nothing could react as Cole fired all three shots that destroyed a tank, a cannon and a turret, but the explosions caused a chain of reactions as anything near them exploded in fiery passion.
"LYLE!" Drake yelled as he jumped into the air. The Warlock blinked above him as he held his hand out, Drake reaching out. The latched onto each other before Lyle threw Drake higher into the air. Drake threw his fist back as the arc energy channeled through him, his body glowed bright blue before he soared towards the generator. He passed Lyle who was currently channel the Void into his hand before firing his powerful Nova Bomb. Drake let out a battle cry as soared like an Arc Bullet towards the generator, destroying the metal while the Void Bomb followed behind him.
KA-BOOM!
Everyone looked in awe as the entire generator was reduced to ash as a pillar of arc and void exploded and destroyed anything near it. The beam died down as all that remained was the scorched earth. From the smoke Drake walked out of the remains dusting himself off as he joined the others. The four nodded their heads at each other, proud of a job well done. The Gunships landed near them as Clones ran and swept the area of any survivors, but Ghost knew there wasn't any since he scanned the area.
"That was amazing." Ahsoka said amazed by their feat. "What...what was that?"
"Panic Slam." Drake said crossing his arm.
"Panic Slam?" Mundi asked.
"Long story. The only thing that we could use to defeat Lord Shaxx in the Crucible." Drake explained. "The good news is, we did it."
"What, this? Or defeating this Shaxx guy?" Anakin asked crossing his arm and grumbling to himself.
"...Yes." The five respond.
"And for the record, Asswalker. You do not simply call him Shaxx. He must always be referred to as Lord Shaxx." Cole said. "He will know if you don't. He WILL FIND YOU. For he is the Crucible" Cole said, shuttering at the idea of facing Lord Shaxx again in the Crucible, his turf.
(Later)
"So, Master, what was your total?" Ahsoka asked her Master as he walked along Kenobi who was being helped by Kara as the others followed. She kept a score of how many she took down and she knew her Master did as well.
"Not now, Ahsoka."
"Come on. Are you afraid you lost this time?" Ahsoka said in a challenging tone.
"Fine. 55, that's my count." Anakin said. "And you?"
"...60." Ahsoka said. "Looks like I won."
"Yeah, but I called in the ai-!"
"99." The two looked at Drake as he crossed his arms. "My Fireteam got 99 in total, what do we win?" Drake asked smirking under his helm. However a gunshot echoed and everyone turned to see a dead Geonosian, Cole's Last Word smoking.
"Make that a Hundred." Ahsoka looked at her master who only rolled his eyes before she turned to the others and smiling.
"Respect. My everlasting respect, Guardians." Ahsoka said smiling at Drake.
"...Really?" Kara asked.
"And here I was hoping we'd get free food." Cole muttered.
"Well you certainly get mine." Mundi said. "You especially Warlock Lyle. You are a quiet one, but your actions certainly speak louder on how you feel and act." Mundi nodded his head in respect to Lyle. Lyle, smiling under his helmet, nodded in return.
"And you as well, Ms. Summer." Kenobi said to the Warlock holding him. "I thank you for saving my life."
"Aw, it was nothing. Just helping out friends." Kara said as she handed him to a clone. "Next time try not to get shot down, old man."
"Old man? I'm not that old." Kenobi said, but a smirk never left his face. She smiled as she left the shuttle as Mundi and Kenobi left. Anakin walked away with Ahsoka and Rex behind him, leaving the five alone.
"...What now?" Ghost asked.
"Now we take down that factory." Drake answered as they stared at the factory, the sun shining above them, glaring off their armor.
"...BUT FIRST..." Everyone looks to see Cole, who brings his hands together with a smile under his helmet. "...LUNCH BREAK!"
Needless to say, no one argued.
Zer0: AND DONE! OH MY GOD WE ARE FUCKING DONE!
Bio: This took us almost five hours to write.
Zer0: However we got it done, and damn did we make some progress. I hope you enjoyed this chapter, because it we loved doing it. A lot of jokes we made while writing. Also, don't know if you notice but uh…..Guardians are really OP in this story.
Bio: Given how many times they get nerfed in the actual game, we figured we'd go balls to the wall with the Guardian's power.
Zer0: In our defense though, Guardians are OP in lore base. HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT THEY FIGHT?! Nonetheless this story is going somewhere, you expecting the side of Destiny? Don't worry, it's coming. Very soon. We just got get some certain chapters out and something to reveal. Until then we must deal with the SW side, and right now Genosis is the main deal.
Bio: But overall, expect it to be coming soon...VERY SOON. Like right after this arc soon!
Zer0: Literally, everything will make sense. Until then, enjoy the chapter, enjoy the story so far, and enjoy the adventure.
Bio: Because the adventure will sure as fuck enjoy you...may sound wrong, but who gives a fuck?!
Zer0: Please review, PM for ideas, etc. Now I must go and focus on other stories. Zer0the0mega108 out!
Bio: BioshockerN7 out! Peace!
