For those who are reading this story. I do thank you for the support and reading it. I am not gonna make the characters Mary Sues or anything. But there are plenty of surprises. ALSO The characters, Kline, Swift Wind, and Luna are based on my friend's wishes. And Yes there will be elements of Furry Fandom, and MLP FIM. But not too much. Expect some possible cross overs, Star Trek and Star Wars are the two main themes. But I will be Blending others. So expect plenty of surprises. If people have ideas for possible other themes let me know.

And for those reading this. I thank you for keeping an open mind on reading this story.

Trek across the Stars

Chapter 2

Blurring lines

Repelling down the Turbolift tube had been easy. Reaching deck 25 was easy. Getting the door open was simple, as he helped the ensigns out into the corridor as the red flashing lights of the alert system kept flashing. One side of the corridor was blocked by debris as he looked around. So they had to go the other way. Lifting up the left gauntlet he swallowed unsure of how to use the computer, Despite the familiarity of the tech on his left arm, he pressed a button as it didn't work. Rather it did not do what he expected. He was wanting to activate scanners for his suit as came a simple beeping of an error. A touch of a second button gave a similar. He could feel himself growing frustrated. If this was a dream, pressing anything should have had the desired response, Finally, "Activate scanners, Lay out a path to main engineering." And it laid out a grid on his helmet a HUD that had the directional marker on it.

The HUD was similar to what he expected. In the upper left corner of his screen he could see a map area with a directional beacon. To the right was a monitor for his team mates, showing their faces, names. Above where he would have his chat window was a box of sorts. He assumed it would bring up a visual of who ever was speaking. To the bottom where various commands. It looked similar to powers he would use in an engineering kit. A bunker fabrication. Support drone, Phaser turret, shield generator, medical generator, force field dome, AS he looked it over he realizes that as he activated one of the powers by looking at it and then pressing a button on his wrist computer and instantly it Produced a small Cylinder from his belt that he took from the belt and lifted it up in his hand. The Drone then activated, producing a Hologram that began to hover about him.

"Sir?" One of his team said as he said. "It's like riding a Bike. You don't forget. Scan for lifesigns" He said and they began moving down the hall. He also noted that the counter on the Drones had gone from 10 to 9 which meant he had ten drones. At least it made sense to him now as the group began to move through the corridor. Unlike in the Game, the corridors were smaller, not the massive twenty-five or thirty feet high rooms. But it was much more realistic. Similar to the Galaxy class of the next generation. Asa they group moved getting to main engineering was nor a straight line. it involved a number of of twists and turns as he went through with his people beside him. Looking door corridors the lack of personnel had concerned him. He saw no bodies, or wounded. Supports and conduits had been damaged and fallen as they ducked and moved around them, shining lights down the corridors to see who was there. Looking around as one of his crew said. "No life signs anywhere on this deck sir." He nodded as he said, "Alright."

As they reached the main doors to engineering. He moved to them and began to try and force them. as they would not budge. One of the engines pulled off a damaged panel. "sorry sir, I can't get through. Control is completely fused."

Then thinking he said, "Scan beyond the door, any hazards?" As one of the ensigns came up and used his tricorder to scan beyond. "No sir, looks like a some serious damage but nothing dangerous." Putting his Rifle on his back he took hold of his Lightsaber. activating it he placed the end of the blade at part of the door near the wall and pushed. There was a lot more resistance than he expected as he applied a constant pressure as he could see the see the material of the door glowing and melting. He could see the temperature on his suit register it as reaching hundreds of degrees and now thousands as he focused his attention of the heat. The material began to cool rapidly once it was away from the source of the heat, but still maintained several hundred degrees after he pushed the end of his saber into the door. The energy he felt flowing through him he could feel it as he willed and directed it to the heat to push it away from his hands and body, shielding himself. Slowly he began to use the blade to cut a hole through the door.

"It's amazing that heat doesn't ignite the suit he has." one said.

"Not really the material used in construction of star ships is designed to rapidly disperse energy and heat. While more natural materials like stone would hold the heat for hours. While we could use a Phaser to cut through a bulkhead and it not burn us when we walk through. The armor is insulated against heat with the reflective material. He can also use his Force powers to shield himself from the heat of the cut as long as his focus holds."

"Then perhaps we should not distract the Captain." The other one said as David sliced through the door. It was slow going but he managed to make a large circular hole in the door and then lifted his hand up and pushed with it, directing the energy he felt to push the material inside. As it fell into the room with a clang. Looking through the hole the edges were starting to cool rapidly but were still hot as inside he could see flashing lights and exploded consoles. Crouching and stepping through he looked around and saw the core.

"Well, that's just great...,."

As he was followed, David swallowed hard as he could see the core in the middle of the room had been blown out. The connectors a hard purple material in color had an extension that lifted up from several decks below, and a deck above. The Core's Dilithium Chamber it's self, that housed the reaction and Dilithium Crystals was completely blown out. The middle of the core was exposed like there had been some sort of explosion inside that blew out the materials causing the bend in the metal, completely destroying the chamber causing a two foot gap in the core. Total his eyes he looked around to find a console still working and began to go over it. Trying to make sense of what he saw he thought back on his star trek lore. And how could Spock perform so many tasks on the original Enterprise. Then he remembered a small tidbit, it was like an accordion. One button would activate some functions, another would activate other functions through the same keys.

Another said, "Well that's... an understatement. " Heading over to some of the computers the ensigns began to isolate "Stabilizing Matter Antimatter containment. Checking Auto Repair systems."

"Sir," The wolven ensign said, "I have a full damage report. Main computer is operational, Connections are damaged in many areas of the ship. Main Power, Secondary power is off line. Tertiary power generators are also off line. Life support operational on Emergency battery backup. Four hours power remaining. Impulse engines, shields, deflectors, weapons. All off line and damaged. No structural damage, But the automated repair systems have been knocked off line. I can get them operational in twenty minutes."

"You have Ten."

"No sir, The Minimum amount of time I need is twenty minutes to get the repair systems on line."

With a Smile he said. "Ok, Priority to main power, Impulse engines, Shields and deflector. In that order How long until we are warp capable?"

"Sir?" He asked.

"I gave you an order."

"Main power can be restored in under three hours. Secondary power can be restored in under two. The Dragonheart could re-dock..."

"And when it re-docks we loose any sort of possible protection from attackers."

Understanding, "Main power in two hours fifty seven minutes, impulse engines, forty-five minutes later, Shields twenty minutes, and deflector another ten after that. That is prioritization repairs. We could be warp capable in roughly four hours thirty-two minutes. Sorry sir. I'll get on it." And he headed off as he began to look over the console running his fingers over the left side of the buttons as he looked down to check and see various areas. As it brought up commands, Sensor analysis, engineering readings, It made sense as he activated sensor readings. To try and get a back long. And the sensor recordings were missing which annoyed him to no end. Trying to go back further he was about to get some details about the ship detecting some form of neurogenic field, with a Quantum phase disruption to it. The Dragonfire, Chakastra, Nightmare Moon, and Karl Galster were sent to investigate."

Leaning back as he heard the names of those ships.. Boyce, Bradly, Rachael. those ships were their names. How and why were they. And at that point his thoughts were disrupted A voice came over his local communicator as it said, "Sir in the main shuttle-bay and we are reestablishing power." and in that moment power began to flow slowly as the lights stopped flickering and he could feel the place seem to calm down. Reaching up to take off his helmet he looked around and swallowed. AS he heard inter-ship communication back on. As he used his comm badge on his armor as he said, "This is the Captain. To all hands on ship. I am not sure what happened all sensor data from the last few days has been destroyed. If you are able to move around, I need search parties going through the ship searching for injured crew mates. All decks maintain security alert for possible intruders. Main power should be restored in three hours."

Sitting down in one of the damaged chairs as his tail slide into one of the groves on the side. Having a tail was an interesting situation as he heard another Hail. "Captain This is commander N'doran, we have encountered a few groups of people. They are relatively uninjured, Do you want us to have them search the ship?"

"How many people do you have for the Dragonheart? Them included."

"Seventy sir."

"Take them with you and have them help you secure any other ships out there. We need these ships operational as soon as possible."

"Aye-aye sir."

Leaning back he closed his eyes and relaxed. There was little he could do but wait for his crew to get things repaired. And after a while he could hear one of his officers come close as he said, "Sir, Auto repair systems are online. Estimated time to main power restoration in two hours fifty-five minutes. That include rebuilding the warp core." Turning he could see a number of small Exo Comps starting to descend from the ceiling. and begin to start to cutting away the damaged part of the core other Exo-comps began to do a structural scan. Nothing else he could do as he sat and waited. As he thought, "Captain to Commander N'doran, can you get a reading on the Chakastra, Nightmare moon, and Karl Galster."

"Almost sir, about ready to launch. standby we will have to activate the explosive bolts to release the Dragonheart." Finally there were a series of tremors that came through the ships as N'doran said, "Pulling away. Dragonheart fully operational. All systems online and Operational. Cloak is fully functional. Readings from the Chakastra, Nightmare Moon, and Karl Galster. Readings indicate they are stable. The Chakastra is launching her Escort, the Chakona is operational as well."

"Scans indicate that they are missing 90% of their crew as well except the Karl Galster. Scans indicate she is missing only half her crew."

"Can you raise them?" He asked.

"Yes sir."

"Three way conference mode" And he began to think, this will be interesting. "And then the screen in front of him flashed and flickered before he could see Boyce Kline. He recalled when he made a character to look like himself, slightly balding, and a touch over weight. Here he was young, perhaps 25 years or so old. He looked at David as two others came on screen. Then he was surprised, when he saw not Bradly or Rachel, but two Equines. One was a yellow with a main of hair. And the other he was surprised looked Like Princess Luna, from the My Little Pony friendship is Magic cartoon. A disbelief as they looked at each other. Finally it was David who said, "Kline, Bradly, Rachael?"

After the shock wore off. "What is going on here?" Bradly spoke as David listened to his voice. Their voices were the same from skype. And yet this made no sense. He looked at them knowing they were Bronies as he shook his head in confusion as Rachael said, "What the Hell is going on here?"

But it was Boyce who gave voice, "Enough! Both of you. Our ships are crippled, and damaged badly. I don't understand what is going on anymore than you three do. But if we don't focus and co-operated. We could all be dead. Now The Chakona and Dragonheart are Operational. What are the status of your ships? Dragonfire." Kline assumed command.

"Main power off line, Warp core destroyed. Rebuilding it. Priority repairs are on Main power, impulse engines, shields, deflectors warp drive, weapons. Estimations to repair of everything in that Order at least four hours thirty minutes. Give or take."

"Bradly what is your status." Kline said.

"About the same, Repairs will take longer. by at least two hours."

"My ship is out of commission as well. But I think we can get the Nightmare Moon operational in less time." Rachael said. "I think in three hours most of the main systems should be on line."

"Alright, here's my advice," David said. "We get our ships moving and once we can flee focus all repair efforts on the Nightmare Moon. The sensors and science suits will ensure that we can see anyone approaching from long distance. then we focus on repairs of the Karl Galster, the Chakastra, and Finally the Dragonfire." They seemed to accept the idea

At that point there came a communication from the Chakona, David lifted his head up and his ears picked up as he looked feeling something, some in the back of his head, a tremor. Some sort of him wonder if this is what it felt like when the Jedi felt a disturbance in the force. Curious sensation. The fourth face came on that of an Orion female as she said. "Sir we have a badly damaged ship on approach she looked in serious trouble."

"Show us." David said concerned.

The Ship came on screen as they could see what seemed like a Trail of Smoke and fire coming out behind where three engines held a narrow center as Kline said, "That looks like a Jedi Cruiser from one of the star wars movies."

"And there is a Jedi Onboard."

"How do... You're?" Kline asked.

"Yes. I don't feel malevolence." David said as they watched escape pods be launched, moments later the cruiser exploded. and moments later he opened his eyes as he could sense the presence of the Other force user. "Dragonheart. Transport survivors aboard. Remove their weapons and equipment, and then relay the transporter to the Dragonfire main shuttle bay. I will deal with them. What's left of security get to the main shuttle bay. We are about to have unexpected guests. "

Standing up he began to head out of main engineering. Still holding his helmet. he began to walk out of the hole he made as he began turning his attention to controlling his thoughts and emotions. He was concerned and frustrated. But if he was sensitive to the force, perhaps he could deal with the force user. And right now David was hoping it wasn't Anakin Skywalker. Reaching a Turbo lift it opened as he stepped inside and said, "Main shuttle bay." And in a soft tone he said, "I Hope."

The Turbolift began to approach the main shuttle bay as he could sense the presence of the force user. Finally the Turbolift began to open as only one side of the door open and he pushed open the other side and began to follow the sensation. Even through the doors he could hear the confusion of the men inside, feel it even more. As the main shuttle bay doors came open, David could see perhaps two dozen clones and one Jedi Master. One of the Clones was getting extremely aggravated, "Who are you people? How did we get here? Where's out equipment?" His security force was doing his best to try and keep things Civil as The Jedi master turned and David locked eyes with him. Dark Skin, bald head. His brown eyes as he towered over the clones as David Recognition flashed across David's eyes.

"Captain Silverfang is here." One said as they turned to face him.

"Padawan what is going on here?" Mace Windu demanded to know. His tone was even but full of resolve.

"Let's get one thing straight. That is Captain Silverfang, Not Padawan. On this ship I give the orders. You will respect me as the captain and master of this ship. If you can not and will not recognize and respect that, I will put you all back in those escape pods just as easily as I had you rescued from, return your equipment, and leave you all drifting." The tone David said as he approached the Jedi master. His voice wasn't full of anger or fear. General concern for the well being of his ship and concern for his crew was there. This meant the Clone wars were in full force. Standing in front of Windu at eye level his ice blue eyes stared back at Windu's brown eyes as David "Use the Force and search your feelings Master Jedi. Now I ask you... Am I bluffing?"

"No you are not bluffing, but we have injured." He said a few moments of contemplation.

Pressing his comm badge patch, "Main Shuttlebay to Sickbay..."

A male voice came over the channel. "I am aware of the situation and have medical team en-route."

Looking at one of the crew David said, "Get a medical kit and assist them."And several people began to holster their weapons as David looked to Windu seemed to relax some, "Now... I have a lot of problems on this ship that I have to solve or we could all end up being killed. So I will ask you a question Master Jedi... Are you and the Clones going to be new problems that I have to deal with?" And after a moment the sound of the shuttle doors began to open as David was focusing his attention on Windu. He could sense the indignation of the Jedi Master at being ordered by him. Out of the corner of his eye he could see his medical team coming into the bay as they began to assist the injured.

David could feel the presence of the Jedi master, using the force to search and probe. They two in a stare down. Taking a few steps back David lifted up his right hand in an open Palm. "Dragonheart. This is Silverfang. Transport the Jedi's Lightsaber to my right hand." The clones came up to watch as in his right hand a shimmering field of energy appeared forming Mace Windu's Lightsaber. Clutching his hand tightly around the saber David pressed the activation stud. The Violet blade ignited into the air as it moved around with a humm and vibration as Windu watched and his mouth opened in some surprise. "I have no illusions I could even hope to defeat you in combat. Even without your saber. I hope you have no illusions what these... Quantum teleportation systems can do." David could feel the connection this weapon had to it's master. The weapon was at least two and a half pounds easy.

Composing himself Windu said, "No, we will not compound your problems Captain." He said with some reluctance,

"Do I have that as a promise Master Jedi? I know the value a Jedi places on their promise and that a Jedi will go to great lengths to not break a promise."

David had done his best to keep himself open to the Jedi Master. He had no desire to harm them, in fact David wanted to help them. He just didn't need them compounding his problems. Of course he dis liked the idea of forcing this man to submit. But right now he had more problems, and some of those were concerning their arrival. Finally Windu exhaled very softly, and spoke. "Very well Captain. You have my promise that I nor my men will cause any problems for you or your crew."

Deactivating the saber David said, "Then as a token, and symbol of my trust in the promise of a Jedi..." He manipulated his saber to present the hilt and pommel to the Jedi master. "I return to you your Lightsaber." Windu reached out to take the saber from his hand as David held it allowing it to jerk. As if to drive home his point. "No tricks." and then he let go of the saber as Windu placed it on his belt.

"No Tricks I promise. Now it is imperative we contact the republic at once."

"It will have to wait. We are in no condition to fight. I assume correctly that Separatists are responsible for you being here. They show up we are dead. Can you imagine the kind of damage they could do if they got their hands on Quantum Teleportation technology?" Thinking David lifted his head up, "Kline are you in the Chakona?"

"Yes I am."

"OK I have a Plan. Dragonheart, Chakona Get us moving now. Use your tractor beams to pull us away from this area. Get us up to speed in the same direction, and let us Drift. Rachael you there?"

"I'm here,"

"All my aux craft are tied into the power grid. Can you spare a Runabout?"

"Yes I can but..."

"Good I just need it with us to keep us on course, and from drifting into or apart from each other." At that point the Ship gave a Lurch as she was being pulled. "Ok, Once we are underway. Kline I need you and the Dragonheart to start dropping sensor probes and jamers. Fill this entire area with as much interference as possible. Jam everything including the Kitchen sink. If the Confederacy show up, I want only the Chakona to engage them. Kline you must destroy their communications. And you have to do so on the first past. After that I want you to make several attack runs on Separatist to inflict as much damage as possible after that. after several runs focus on the main command ship. If you destroy them. Do so, If you can't. At some point transport some Photon Grenades outside your nacelles. Make it appear as if they got lucky. And vent some warp plasma. Slowly don't deplete it. Lead them away from us, but at a right angle to us. If it's Grievous he should fall for the trap. Droids as well. As long as Dooku is not there, he can't tell them it's a deception. And if he can't raise communications with them he can't inform them."

"Dragonheart, I want you to stay at the edge of combat. Do not engage, remain hidden..."

"Sir I am a Klingon..."

"If you can not follow my orders I will find someone else who will Commander."

"Yes Sir." Came a reluctant voice.

"I need you keep watch and hidden. That way you can alert us if they head our way. When Grievous learns of the deception and he will may assume that his real target is directly behind him going away from him. I need you watching and guarding out backs."

"Aye-aye sir, All ships under Portico has launched from the Nightmare Moon"

"It's a good plan, should buy us some time. From this moment forward Radio silence." Kline said.

"One moment."

"Master Jedi Can this communication to the republic wait a few hours?" David turned to look at Windu.

"No it can't. It must be transmitted at once." Windu said.

Closing his eyes as he said, "Alright. Dragonheart transport the Jedi master's belongs here. I assume you have a communication device in your belongings?"

He nodded,

"Can this thing record a message and transmit it on a timer?"

"Yes it can but..." He said.

"Then we will record your message, Put it in a probe, Launch it from the Chakona, It will enter Faster than light speeds and after five minutes it will transmit the message. But you will make no reference to this ship, these plans for evasion, or the Quantum Teleportation Technology." Lifting up his own Lightsaber as he offered it to the Jedi master and he said, "Trust me, please. As I trust you..."

CUROSCANT

Supreme Chancellor's office.

Sitting around the Hologram image of Mace Windu, Chancellor Palpatine, Jedi Masters, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Plo Koon. Along side Senstors Bail Organa, and Padme` Amidala. The Latter of whom was very subdued. Dressed in black with no Jewels or decorations they listened to the recorded message from Mace Windu. Standing beside the Jedi master was an individual of equal height but a figure that was no less impressive. The masters instantly noted his Lightsaber, and his Padawan braid. "This is a Priority message to the Supreme Chancellor. The separatists have infiltrated a rogue comet that is due to pass by the planet Kamino, They intend to use it to launch a surprise attack on our Cloning Facilities when it passes near the planet. They also intend to divert the comet after having reinforced it to impact the planet near the Cloning Facilities. Further communication will not be possible at this time. Padawan,..."

The sight of the lupine figure turning to look at Windu barring his teeth in slight snarl.. Turning to address the figure. "My apologies. Captain Silverfang has rescued Me and most of my Clone trooper survivors. I do not believe that we are in danger. But Further communication will not be possible at this time. This message ends and repeats."

The situation was dour as the Chancellor's office heard the message. "Alert the Fleet at Kamino at once." he said as the elderly gentleman sighed. "It seems we owe this padawan our thanks. Who is he and who is his master." The Chancellor asked.

"I don't know." Master Plo said, "I don't recognize his species."

"Indeed. Did you see how he responded to Master Windu's addressing him as Padawan instead of Captain. He has some resemblance to a Shistavanen, but his features are much more refined." Kenobi said. As the images was brought up of Windu and Silverfang, The Image of Windu faded as they focused on the captain. Slowly it rotated, they could see his frame, over six and a half feet tall with sharp triangular ears. his frame was strong and well muscled, wearing a vest over his torso with a belt with multiple pouches and containers, as well as his two lightsabers. his hands were capped with inch long sharp claws, as his legs were bared revealing digigrade legs without boots on flaws stuck out from his toe tips. The claws looking very sharp. as two triangular ears stood up from beneath a well maintained and groomed hair cut that was tied behind his head that reached behind his back.

Looking at the picture as he narrowed his eyes, "Puzzle out this mystery, Master Windu, Shall." he said as people began to relax as the sneak attack of Kamino had been foiled.

Munificent-class Cruiser

Separatist Command ship.

Inferno

General Grievous slammed his metallic fist down on the console as it exploded. The Cyborg General of the Supreme commander of the Droid armies roared out, "I will destroy him for that!" Grievous roared out as he knocked the head off a Battle droid next to him. "I have spent months planning that attack! Ruined!"

"Be cautious General I sense you are about to enter a trap!" Dooku said over the Holocommunication, and then The ship began to drop out of Hyperspace,.

"Sir we found the Republic Escape pods!" And on a massive screen came a series of red blips just moments later... the screen blanked out...

"General!" Was Dooku's last words before transmission was interrupted, On every monitor came the face of a young man with a voice of a seasoned military officers. "I am Captain Boyce Kline of the USS Chakona." The Chakona began to approach the group of ships. remaining a good distance away. "Please Identify your self and your ship, and place of origin."

The Jedi killer turned his eyes to the , as he saw one ship appear out of no where, And in a moment of rage "I am General Grievous Supreme commander of the Droid armies. You will surrender your ship, Hand over those Jedi and I will give you and your crew a quick death..."

Looking down at the General as he tilted his head, "Attack pattern Alpha III."

"You think one ship can stop my Armada?" And the General gave a maniacal laugh. As the ship came in hard and fast, Lancing red energy flew from the front as what looked like blaster fire impacted the communications arrays of Grievous command ship. In that instant the entire bridge exploded. Consoles blew up in the faces of the droids blowing them apart as Grievous was knocked down. The small ship began to move as it proceeded over the command battle cruiser as it swept to the right and then the left as it fire a Torpedo into the shields of another Cruiser. The red light shined like a Star as it impacted the shield and penetrated the shields and blew out their communication arrays. Swinging in and out the ship moved almost as fast as a fighter craft as the ship began to fire beam arrays targeting the communications of the other ships. Allowing the Chakona to swing out on a very wide arch and begin to cloak after a few moments.

As the Droids began to recover one of them said, "General our communications have all but destroyed!"

Screaming in a rage Grievous said, "Launch all fighter craft!"

USS Dragonfire

Ready room

"Look at it go!" One clone yelled as he hit the table. as the Chakona made an attack run. across the side of the Star Cruisers watching as the Shields were impacted by the energy blasts. Where as the direct attack had over powered their shields in one past there was hardly any visible damage on the strafing run.

"Shields are a lot tougher than I thought they would be," David said, and Windu looked at him as did the clones. "And Kline knows it now. Watch." And they watched the Chakona pull up into a very high arch with a loop as the ship turned and began a straight attack run on one of the cruisers. The Red beams and energy bolts left the ship followed by four white flashing stars. The energy attach was focused in one area of the ship the middle as the Chakona poured more and more firepower on the area as the first torpedo hit and exploded, leaving a massive hole in the ship, moments later a second torpedo impacted and deepened the hole, the third, and finally the four torpedo. Followed up with the energy weapon fire Came a flash of light as the Cruiser was bisected in half. The Chakona dove through the ship as two torpedoes were fire out her aft section. With the ship crippled and dying. With out shields the red torpedoes impacted on the ship blowing both halves apart. Thousands of fighter droids pursuing the Chakona were destroyed as she began to turn on a banking arch. Attempting to line up a new target.

"You see that thing move?!" Another clone said, "If we had that ship, We could win this war easily!"

Deactivating the view screen, making the Clones turn around as David looked at the clone he asked. "Not getting any ideas of piracy in your mind are you soldier?"

Realizing what was implied. "No Captain Silverfang. I wasn't implying..." Lifting a hand up.

"At ease Soldier, I just wanted to remind you of where you are. Let's watch some more." and putting on the view screen the remaining ships were attempting to Concentrate their fire power on the Chakona... thousands more fighters were pursuing the ship as the Chakona twisted and turned attempting to avoid the concentrated firing arches. This was accomplished mainly by staying between the ships. not that this stopped them from opening each other attempting to hit the Chakona. The Ship maintained a tight flight path. Finally as the Chakona began to pull out a Single torpedo was fire from the aft as it reached the Droids and instantly it was hit with a Red energy lance. This detonated the Torpedo causing a shock wave that caused hundreds of droid fighters to be caught in the blast wave. Now the Chakona began to pull out and attempted a second attack run, as it was going to have to leave the protection of the cruisers it began to arch up increasing speed, and then, all the turbo lasers impacted the ship.

At his point green fire began to leak from the nacelles as the ship began to move off the attack course. What appeared to be flashes of lights near the end of the Nacelles began to flash as the fire began to leak begin it, and the ship began to speed off rapidly at a right angle where it began to break off as nearly fifteen cruisers began to follow. The plan was working, the small ship was being chased.

"Well now... it will boil down to time, Can Kline fool him long enough for us to get our systems back on line, in time for use to make an honest escape." Turning off the monitor. Windu turned and asked.

"How can a ship move that fast and have that kind of fire power?"

"Matter anti matter propulsion system, The heart of these ships is a matter anti matter warp reactor." At this point the door chimed and in came the doctor, An Orion woman he saw. AS she was dressed in a standard black uniform that had a blue strip across the collar bone area shoulders and back. She brought out a Tricorder. And began to scan his head area.

"Sorry to disturb you captain. But You are the last one I have to scan. Your commander said you were having memory issues like the rest of the crew."

This caught the attention of Windu and the clones off guard. As she checked the tricorder she inhaled and exhaled sharply. "Nothing... No signs of trauma, no signs of chemical, inhibitors. It's as if the memories were just re written. Leaving our skills of how to handle the ship and her equipment intact with out it being conscious. Turning to the Jedi Master. "Master Windu, Have you ever heard of any Phenomena that had the effect of effectively re writing a person's memories while leaving technical skills intact?" She asked.

At this point David recalled the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic video game and Revan. "I know there is a Force technique that would erase a person's memories and very identity. Allowing a new one to be programmed into place. The old Jedi Council about some four thousand years ago did the same to Darth Revan. How ever I seriously doubt the Jedi have reason to do any of that to us."

"You are all having memory issues?"

"Yes, we are missing ninety percent of our standard crew. The remaining personnel are exhibiting memory issues. For the last few days, no one has any memories. of how we got here, or how the ship was so badly damaged." David said.

Leaning back in his chair. "So you have no memory of being a Padawan learner." Windu said as David shook his head as the Doctor said. "Captain when was the last you ate. As a matter of fate when was the last time any of you ate?" She asked.

"I don't remember the last meal I had."

Looking at Windu, "Several hours at least."

"And know how Soldiers seldom get a decent meal. Ok, All of you, Doctor's orders. Ten forward has been turned into a mess hall of sorts until we get main power online. Now get going All of you." She said...

"Doctor if we're attacked..." David said in protest.

"If we are attacked actually having something in your stomach will actually help you focus. Now I gave you an order. And I am the only person on this ship who can give anyone orders. That includes you Jedi Master Windu and your soldiers!" she said firmly. "Or do I have security come and escort you all there?"

"Ok ok Doctor you made your point."

Finally one of the Clones stood up and said, "I could use some food. Come on guys."

The Mess hall was fairly busy as the Clone troopers entered into the place following the Captain and the Jedi master. David began to explain to them a few things. Such as Vulcans, Klingons, Some cultural similarities, and of course. How not to get on a Klingon's bad side. He didn't expect any serious trouble. But it was possible a misunderstanding was possible. One of the clones said. "Sounds like a Vulcan would make a wonderful Jedi. with their detachment from emotions.

Finally heading u p to the counter which had some pots and pans that had food in it. Most of it was from emergency packs, but, the chef an Andorian smiled as he said, "Welcome Captain, What can I get you?"

"Thinking for a while he said, Something Hot, heavy on the meat, and strong black coffee."

"Alright. It will be good to get the Replicators up and running again. I can go back to bar-tending." Finally as he got his plates and food. One of the Clones asked, "Replicator sir?"

"A replicator," David explained, "It's a piece of technology that allows us to assemble things at a subatomic level."

"It what?"

"It allows us to take elements, and combined them into various things. Such as a steak dinner, a Bottle of Liquor with Liquor inside, Clothes, or even things like weapons and armor. although larger more complex things require special Industrial replicators. to reproduce that sort of thing in seconds."

As his meal was served to him he accepted the plate. Windu said."Do you have any idea what could be done with that sort of technology."

"As a matter of fact I do." David said taking his large mug of coffee and turning to look the Jedi Master in the eyes. "At full power channeling everything into the replicators I could replicate hundreds of thousands of tons of Food rations, Emergency shelters. Clothes, toys I could also use it to crash the Galactic economy in a matter of months." Windu's eyes opened wide. "I can produce large amounts of hard to make or extreme expensive materials and equipment. And sell them at a major discount. I would put the Entire Galactic economy into a tail spin."

"When we get to Curoscant, When the Senate learns of the ships, the technology on it.I know exactly what that reaction will be. Seize the ships, take them apart, learn to improve our technology over the Separatists." David said, "I am not going to let them take these ships from me, or my friends. And for the record Master Windu... I'm not a Padawan. You said I was a Padawan. I don't know how I was trained, Or by whom. So as far as I am concerned, I am not part of nor have I ever been part of the Jedi Order." AS he allowed Windu to listen to him and understand. "Now After what we saw of General Grievous' response to Kline's hail, I am more than willing to lend the Republic the support and power of my vessel. I am almost sure my other friends will as well. But like me, I promise you. They won't surrender their vessels either."

Closing his eyes he said, "I for see terrible harm if these ships fall into the wrong hands. This ship has over 10,000 gallons of slush like Antimatter stored in her fuel tanks. One ounce would be enough to blow off half an 1G planet's atmosphere. If the magnetic containment seals on the Antimatter storage drops to a certain level, it is an auto breech."

"We're on the biggest bomb in the universe!" one of the Clones said.

"It's only a bomb if you don't know how to handle it. We have been using Matter anti matter reaction for hundreds of years. The Danger is well known." Someone said as it was right a human like woman began to approach. On her right ear she had an elaborate ear ring, and she had ridges on her nose. "There has not been a Warp Core breech in over a century that has not been caused by extensive damage, or serious neglect. Anti-matter is stored as securely as many Biological pathogens. It takes a certain level of extreme negligence to cause a Matter Anti matter explosion. The Captain was merely emphasizing the dangers. In starship operation, There is no better power source." She said and turned to address her captain, "Sir, Engineering reports we should be able to restart the core in twenty minutes. Once we get Replicators online we should be able to accelerate repairs."

"Make it so, We need to get under our own power as soon as possible." David said as he began do move off to eat alone.

"Don't take it personally Master Windu. One of his duties is to anticipate the dangers of our technology in the wrong hands. I know the captain well enough."

"How well?" Windu asked.

"I know if it comes down to it... he'll destroy this ship before allowing it to fall into hostile hands."

Finally people began to sit down to eat, for David had heard everything the ensign had said. He was amazed at how sensitive his hearing had become. Finishing his meal he heard a number of people talking about wanting to see him spar with Windu. And a Few even asked Windu about the Jedi at large. David was thinking about all this. Looking around nothing made sense. The detail of the lines, the speech, the curve of the table, the control he had on touching things. David was wondering /Am I in a dream, how has the impossible happened?/ Watching over the crowd as they ate. Many of the crew were appalled that the Jedi were using Clones effectively as Slave Labor in this war. Disposable Soldiers. It prompted a number of the Clones to to stand up and defend them selves they are proud to due their duty and defend the republic.. Which was countered because they are programmed to think that way. Hearing the argument David swallowed the last of his coffee as he stood up to make his way over to the argument,

"Captain!" A Bajoran said.

"LT, I understand your sentiment about the Clones. And seeing them as slaves. And to a degree they are." David realized that this was not a star fleet Crew. They wouldn't have gotten so confrontational. "If you want to help the clones. Then document the events they endure. The battles, the injuries. The hardships they fight in."

Turning to face the Clone Trooper, "I apologize for my crew member's behavior. The Bajorans have a very painful history when it comes to things like oppression. I am not thrilled myself with the idea of what has happened to your people. But if the separatists are using people like Grievous in their ranks. If I have to choose sides. I'll choose republic. But I am not about to consider the lives of anyone, Clone or not as disposable."

Finally The Clone looked to him as he said, "I think it would be an honor to serve under you sir." he said offering a which point David returned the formal salute.

"Captain some of the crew are wondering, who is better, You or Windu at saber combat." David listened as he spoke up.

"Without a doubt Master Windu. I don't even remember the last time I had saber practice."

"If that's the Case then perhaps I should spar with you and see how skilled you are, If we do get into a battle and should General Grievous manage to board this ship."

Instantly the entire mess hall began to call out cheering for the captain to indulge them. Looking at them as he looked to Windu. "I hope I don't get my tail handed to me literally." Looking around as he said. "I am guessing that a Spar here would be acceptable?" as he suggested Windu almost smiled at him as he said, "Once it's cleared." and he had finished his meal David was surprised at how quickly his crew had begun to move the tables and chairs away from the room as Windu began to remove his over robe. Allowing David to take one side. As he stood at the other. This was a sparing, she he formulated his plan. And took hold of one of his sabers. As Windu took his.

Standing ready, David activated his saber, the Gold and silver blade ignited in the air humming firmly as Windu activated his own. The Violet blade glowing. As David closed his eyes to clear his thoughts. He could feel something in the back of his mind, an eagerness, a desire to control and dominate. /Instincts, alpha instincts. I have to control them./ and he stood at the ready as the pair watched and as David began to move his saber around with his eyes closed feeling the weight and motion of the blade. He found that it was not as if swinging around insubstantial light, but as if there was a motor in the hilt that made the blade want to keep moving. Although it was barely noticeable for himself.. Spinning the blade around in a few test flurries David finally brough it vertical to his body as he moved closer to the Jedi master who remained impassive as ever.

Already he could feel his heart beating faster, stronger, and then he began to move. He didn't force the moment, but let it flow as he struck with his saber at Windu, David's struck in a diagonal from Windu's right shoulder to his left hip. David's movements were slow and measured. Windu easily blocked it as David looped his saber up and redirected it to loop around as he was just striking experimentally. "Good, I am modestly impressed." Windu said. "Taking your time, to remember the motions. Feel the force flowing through you." Windu said as the familuarity was coming back to him as Windu blocked the strike. David began a few more strikes as he pushed at Windu who began countering them. Finally After a few moments of back and forth David picked up his speed. Striking three or four times rapidly. Allowing Windu to also perform his own strikes. Windu was not overly aggressive as the pair tested easy other. On the first few strikes made by Windu David barely felt them as he said, "Um no need to that extremely soft Master Jedi."

The Comment caught Windu off guard as he used a bit more strength as David move low to a near crouch as he held his saver in a horizontal blow as he looked up at Windu his face a mask of Concentration as the blow should have rocked his saber as it barely wobbled. The surprise caught Windu off guard as David "I think I am stronger than I remember being." The look of surprise on his face As Windu said, "Let's find out how strong." And then he moved back as he held his saber defensively. "Come at me." Windu said as David moved himself up and then he lunged at Windu striking with both his sabers. Lashing back and forth. Using as much strength as possible, slowly increasing his strength and his speed in the spar. Windu weather the blows as he said, "Your species must have greater than human strength I can see why you would choose the paired lightsabers."

"Adaptability." And at that David's arms and legs began to move with ease. As if he was remembering how to ride a bike. Movement came rapidly as he began to see, motions and movement. Almost like a for image of how Windu was about to move. A ghost like image of when he was moving his saber. Very faint. And it spurred him on. As Without warning as David was making a flourish, he did not complete it as Windu expected and instead as Windu pushed forward, David Switched to defense, The sudden shift in the battle surprised Windu, as Windu felt all resistance to the push he had give away as David stepped back. this made Windu over extend, As David turned to Windu's left and spun around as the Jedi master lifted his saber up over his back to block the blow at this point David lifted his left foot up and kicked at the Jedi Master's leg.

Windu used the force to jump and flip as he landed David pushed up feeling his heart race, his mind working rapidly as he struggled to keep track of Windu who was speeding up. "That sudden shift to defense, I have to admit that caught me off guard." David began to push forward as He could feel the desire to lash out, a growl escaped his muzzle as he bared his teeth. He could feel the aggression rising in him, as David moved back a step catching himself as he said, "I can feel it, the back of my mind. The instinct to control, dominate, Alpha Instinct. The desire to be the pack Alpha." At that point just as the pair were about to continue can a darkening of lights and then they got brightened. "Main power restored." The computer said. And at that point came an alarm,

"Red alert Red alert. Captain to the bridge." At this point David broke off as his attention as he deactivated his saber, he used his commbadge, "Bridge this is the captain, Sitrep..."

"Sir Grievous' ships broke off pursuit of the Chakona." They have sent out scouts in all directions.

"Ok, order the runabout to adjust out course away from Grievous' fleet. We need to put as much distance between us as possible. "All hands Yellow Alert, stand by battle stations. Captain to engineering. I need those impulse engines and shields As fast as possible."

"Captain, If we push these engines too hard in the condition they're in, They'll blow apart." She said.

"Push it right to the edge, these ships must be able to move."

Hooking his saber on his belt Windu and the clones came up, "Anything we can do to help?" Windu asked.

"Yes, Stay out of our way and let us do our job," As David began to head out of Ten Forward.

"We can not allow these ships to fall into the hands of the Separatists. You should consider moving as much of your crew to one of the other two ships that are operational, and destroying these ships."

Now David felt his anger genuinely rise as he turned to face the Jedi Master, "If that becomes a necessity, I will arm the self destruct myself, but only as an absolute last resort. Do I make myself clear Master Jedi? If this is going to be a problem... perhaps I should have you and your soldiers, escorted to the brig, because are you going to break your promise to me and interfere in my command of this ship?" As this point two crew came up with weapons in their hands. as if waiting for the order to escort them to the brig.

Stepping back. Windu was shocked at the sens of loyalty his crew had. In fact everyone here had stood up holding their hand weapons. Looking at the Jedi and the clones. Windu swallowed as he said, "No I will not break my promise. But I honestly believe you would benefit from our experiences fighting the Droid army. But we can not allow this ship to fall into their hands."

"On that we both agree." David said, "Security. Take the Soldiers to the armory. Out fit them with weapons, armor, personal shields. Make sure that any tactics and they have on how to battle the droids forces are relayed to all decks. Master Jedi... you come with me." And with it David began to leave Ten Forward to his quarters. Wanting a change of clothes and armor.