Warframe Beyond the Origin
ESKK: A new chapter has been published let's get to work on it.
(Start Parsina Base Camp)
Since the task of busting through a blockade was finished, the Tenno were hard at work securing the area and aiding the refugees where they could. Now mostly this would be a good thing since the Tenno had not allowed for anything to bust through their defensive perimeter. But the tension in the air was huge that even the Trooper shad felt it.
Many of the civilian populace in the area were healed up and treated as Zed made it a rule among his people. You get help you help others in return which was a fair trade in his opinion. It helped keep the place running smoothly for the time being. Akin was currently in his quarters in the Light of Dawn as his Warframe was in the arsenal port nearby. The Tenno's rooms were designed with the Tenno in mind to have their Arsenal ports loaded up if they need something ASAP. It was the middle of the night as they were now on day three of the blockade run as the Tenno began to wonder if time differences affected planet side and space side.
Just then Riyo Chuchi walked in as she was in a night gown at the moment. "Akin are you well?" Riyo asked as she entered the room getting Akin's attention.
"Oh yeah Riyo I'm fine." Akin said as Riyo smiled and joined Akin inside the room. She made sure the door was locked on her way in and even if she forgot Cy would lock it up instead knowing that this relationship was not to reach public eyes. "It's just things on my mind is all." Akin said as the Pantoran Senator walked over and joined him in bed and sat on the bed for a moment.
"Do you wish to talk about it?" Riyo offered as she rubbed her hand on his shoulder in a comforting manner.
"It's just... the Orokin Golden Lords lately I still... dream of them think about them and their cruelty." Akin trailed off as Riyo looked to Akin the pain the Orokin brough to Akin and the fact that they were some things he'd rather forget.
"Akin it's in the past they can't hurt you anymore." Riyo said as she looked to Akin who was having obvious signs of stress from working with the Orokin again.
"I know but..." Akin said as he sat up and thus Riyo hugged Akin letting him rest his head between her breasts letting her heartbeat sooth him.
"It's fine you are well... I won't let them hurt you if I can help it." Riyo said smiling to Akin and thus Akin smiled to her calming down a bit.
"Alright." Akin said smiling to his lover.
"Now then my brave Tenno solider why don't we go to sleep we could all use it." Riyo said and thus they began to get ready to sleep.
"Alright." Akin said and in turn they went to bed with Riyo the pair snuggling as they drifted off to sleep.
(Scene Break the Next Day with the group)
The group was gathered around the table now with Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Luminara joining them as did the two Orokin. On the table was a line to Palpatine with Yoda and Windu so they can be kept up to date over what was going on. "Alright here is what we learned." Zed said and thus pulled up the information his squads scouting runs had found. "We managed to locate several Droid Factories in these areas here." Zed said as he pointed out the areas on the holographic image of the planet. "Each of these are connected to one of the major bases it would seem that each of these factories power the barrier surrounding their main fortress here." Zed said showing the image of the fortress in question.
"We take out these generators and the shield will fall." Mari added as she looked to the factories.
"We will have to hit them all at once to prevent them the chance of supporting the other." Anakin said as he looked to the map.
"Our thoughts exactly." Akin said as he was now using his Warframe Loki Prime for this fight while Aya and her Saryn Prime were ready to fight as well. "We'll have to split out forces up for maximum damage on all these locations." Akin said marking off each location in question. "Taking out the foremen for these locations will be key in securing them as well." Akin added as he also had other ideas on how to take this target on.
"I agree." Luminara said and in turn Zed then stepped up to this with his plan.
"There is more." Aya said as she then brought up info on the Wolfen Howdon. "This is the Separatist Leader in charge of this detachment." Aya went on as she detailed who he is. "We looked over his history and he is a real piece of work while he is a tactical genius, he treats many of his victories as conquests he's no better than a pirate at times with all it entails." Aya said making it clear that this Wolfen was the worse his people had to offer.
"From what we learned he conquers the land, kills the men, and takes the woman." Mari added and in turn Ahsoka glared at the image of the Wolfen.
"Oh, he is going down hard." Ahsoka said making it clear this guy was going to answer for his crimes.
"Agreed." Zed said while Akin nodded in agreement with Zed.
"Well then I suppose the only question will factor on who goes after what?" Titus asked with his arms crossed ready to move out.
"Alright then the team ups will be as followed Anakin you, Rex, and Akin will make up the first team." Zed began as he pointed out the three in question. "General Luminara will make up the second team with her Clone Troopers and Aya." Zed went on pointing the next two out. "Ahsoka, Barriss, and I will be hitting the third Foundry while Obi-Wan, Titus, and Mari will stay and defend our landing spot." Zed said splitting the groupings up evenly. "Any objections?" Zed asked as he looked between the groups and got none. "Alright then let's move out." Zed said and in turn their plan was formed.
"We all know the plan, shut down those foundries, shut down the shields, and then move our forces to take his fortress." Akin said making it clear on what the plan was.
(Meanwhile with the Skywalker Team)
Anakin, Akin, and Rex were leading a strike Team of the 501st Clone Battalion towards the Foundry. The planet had several Droid Factories hard at work constructing Battle Droids to ensure that the planet remains under Separatist control. The two atemporal Skywalkers were leading the charge as Akin carried a sack full of explosives ready to use in order to bring down the base.
Anakin then raised his fist signaling the group to stop before gesturing to a nearby spot. Moving to it Anakin took out his micro binoculars and saw the Factory while Zed used his scanning scope and Rex used his helmets built in scope.
"Looks airtight sir, any ideas how we're going to get inside?" Rex asked with concern over their entry strategy.
"There." Akin cut in pointing to a set of pipes. "I can sneak in through there and open the door for you guys from inside." Akin said as he knew his Warframe could handle it without problem.
"We still need to worry about that scanner." Anakin said as he took note of the scanner in question. By the looks of it the scanners were connected to turret installations if they try to go in, they were dead meat.
"Wait... what about one of those big ass things?" Akin asked pointing out a Droid troop transport.
"That just might work." Anakin said as they now had a plan to sneak in.
(Meanwhile with Zed's Team)
A small squad of Battle Droids were seen scouting the perimeter of the Factory ensuring no surprises got them. Of course, they did not see Zed come in from one of the tree's hang off the wall for a moment. This cost the Droids big as Zed then came down on them and took them all out before they could even respond. Zed then signaled and from their hiding spots Ahsoka, Barriss, and a few Clones from both their Battalions appeared ready to bust into the factory. The Clones used tether wires to start climbing up the wall while Ahsoka, Barriss, and Zed used their natural abilities to make their way upward.
Once they got atop the wall Zed had Ambassador out and scanned the area for any signs of trouble. "Clear." Zed announced as their insertion was a success.
"Alright you all know the plan get to the main generator of this and bring it down." Ahsoka said as she and Barriss were carrying several bags full of high explosives.
"Yes sir!" The Clones said and in turn they started to move out. The team began making their way through the factory to try and find the main generator. Barriss was using her knowledge from studying the layout to lead them while Zed was using the map on his Warframe's hub.
"The Core should be this way." Barriss said only for Zed to stop her as with the others. Looking before them the group saw a squad of battle droids in the way who seemed to be talking to each other. The ones facing their way noticed the group and in turn had their blasters ready.
"Intruders!" The droid called out ready to fire upon them.
"Open fire." The Droid Commander ordered and in turn the droid opened fire. The Clones returned fire while Zed and the two Jedi Padawans deflected the lasers with their weapons. They all moved to cover but just as Zed saw a droid about to sound the alarm, he threw a Hikou Prime throwing star into the console wrecking it and making sure the droids could not sound the alarms.
"That should buy us some time before the entire facility is made aware." Zed said as he moved to cover with the others.
"We still need to take out those Clankers." Echo said as he was part of Ahsoka's squad in this.
"I got this." Zed said before he jumped out of cover and began to slash dash to the center of the area. Making his way inward Zed saw the Droids were on him and thus he went on to use the Radial Javelin when sent energy blades all around taking out each of the Droids and pinning them to the walls.
"Could have started with that." Fives said as he saw how that attack took out so many droids at once.
"Range is limited." Zed responded which made sense and in turn they got back to work. He then saw a port he could jack into thus he used his Parazon to hack into it and thus began to summon up the facilities schematics. He then had it on display before the group and thus they gathered around. "Ok the main core of the facility is here." Zed said as he pointed to one area which became highlighted. "Currently we're here which means we need to fight our way down to get to that core." Zed said as he looked to the gathered Clones and two Jedi Padawan.
"That will be a lot of clankers." Fives said as he knew the danger.
"We'll also need a way to get out before those bombs go off." Echo said and thus Zed pulled up the landing pad. "There's a shuttle here we can use to escape." Zed said as he saw the shuttle in question on said landing pad.
"Seems reasonable enough." Ahsoka said as it was the shortest way to get out of the facility before it goes boom.
"I have no objections on this plan." Barriss said and with a nod they were ready to move.
"Good then let's get moving." Zed said as he looked to the group. "Lock and load everyone we got ground to cover." Zed said and in turn they were all ready to start moving.
(Meanwhile with Luminara and Aya's team)
Luminara and Aya meanwhile were already in the thick of it as they had droids firing upon them. But Saryn Prime was no pushover against such foes and her Nikana Prime was dripping with the fluids that are part of the Droids. Aya had a unique connection to Saryn Prime as she did to Garuda Prime both were Frames that brought forth death to all by claws dripping with crimson or blades spreading plague. Aya was tearing through the Droids with her Nikana and while the scene was morbid the elegance Saryn Prime had made the scene it a display of morbid beauty.
Ballas created Saryn for his love Margulis to free old earth of the Infestation but only to horde her attention for himself. His plan failed for more and more of her love was given to the Tenno alone. Saryn was a testament a poison who destroys other poisons as Aya was her Operator. Roller Droids began to move in as Aya saw this and in turn she charged at them as well. She then slid forward and in turn she sliced through them with Saryn Prime so that when they unfurled, they fell into two cleaved parts. Once the rollers were dealt with a droid was seen running away with his friends but was instead met with Spira Prime drilling through their backs and pinning them to the wall.
Finally, one of the grappler droids tried to get at Aya only for her to turn around and slash through it several times before the droid stopped. She began to walk away while slowing sheathing the Nikana Prime. Once the hilt hit the scabbard the droid fell apart into several cleaved pieces where it laid motionless and destroyed.
"Well done." Luminara said as Aya calmed her breathing a bit.
"Thank you but we still have a mission to complete." Aya said feeling like they really pushed their luck here knowing how quickly those droids caught on.
"We best keep moving less any more show up." Luminara said knowing they had to move or else.
"Understood this way." Aya said as she had studied the map extensively to know where the best path to the primary power unit of the base was located.
(Back with Skywalkers Team)
Inside the Foundry as some droids were walking pass a room, unaware to them as a vent fell down with Akin following after it with a softer land than the vent did as he had his main gun out and look around for a moment seeing the area was clear, so he place his weapon away and pull out his melee weapon and headed over to the nearest port.
Jacking in as he downloaded the map area to the Foundry and found the controls to the gate as he turned on his coms and said, "Okay, I'm in, and got the schematics to this place, no alerts so far."
"Alright then, get to the gates, open it up and disable those scanners somehow," Anakin said on the coms as Akin headed down the halls as stealthily as he can as he said to his force user counterpart, "Already on the way, it will a few minutes, so you better be in that big transport thing then."
"Got it, over and out," Anakin said as he end the call as Akin rush as quickly as he can to the controls, taking out a few droids here and there while hiding their broken bodies that was in the way until he reach the controls to the gates as the droids were working there, he quietly sneak up behind them before giving them the old Parazon stab to the back and cut down the other one before they raise the alarm as he said, "Got it now let's get started."
Using his parazon once again and hack the controls as he soon found what he was looking for, it was a matter of how fast he can disable the scanners.
(outside)
As one of the transports was coming in, hiding inside was Anakin and the clones as they secure it somehow and was keeping quite as Rex soon ask, "You think the little guy made it in time?"
"Knowing him, he has, just hope he turn off those scanners as we're next," Anakin said as the transport ahead of them was already at the game as it was being scan for any life forms which there wasn't and moved on as everyone held their breath as this was the moment where everything could go sideways.
(Akin)
"Come on, come on!" Akin said as he was breaking the code to the scanners, then suddenly he hears some clanking coming down the halls as Akin look and saw some droids were making their way to him as he said in a low tone, "Not now, hurry up!" Then soon enough he got a green light as he said, "Yes!"
(outside)
The scanners were about to scan the transport that Anakin and the clones were in until the lights on the scanners were suddenly turn off without raising the alarm as Anakin let out a breath with a look of relief as he said, "He did it."
(Back in the Foundry)
As the droids were coming up to the area, one droid notice something odd in the control room area as he saw… no one there as he said, "Hey what happen to the droids that were supposed to be in here."
"They probably went to the recharge station, get back in line private," the commander droid said as the one droid said, "Roger-Roger."
As the droid went back to its squad, unaware to them as a vent above was sliding back in place to make it seem nothing was out of place.
(outside)
AS the transport was being lead in, from above as a familiar warframe landing on top of the transport, all the clones were on edge wonder what that is until a hatch above open as Akin calls out, "Permission to come inside."
"Granted," Anakin said as Akin drop down into the transport as he said to everyone, "Everything should be all right, as long we don't tip off the droids, thing should be smooth sailing."
"Good then, troopers get ready to exit," Anakin said as all the clones gotten their blasters ready with Akin did the same with his weapon as soon enough the transport was soon coming to a halt as the clone in the driver seat said, "We're good to go."
"Go move," Anakin said as he, Akin, and all the clones exit the transport and rush the droids that were waiting outside with Anakin and Akin went out first to grab their attention with the clones covering them with blaster fire.
After a few seconds, the fight was over before it could properly begin as Akin pulled up the map to the place and said, "The core to the shield is here, so if we go on this path, we should reach there in no time."
"Lead the way then, "Anakin said as he and his Tenno counterpart headed out with the clones following them to the shield core.
(Meanwhile back with Zed's group)
The group had successfully made it to the facilities core and were already setting up explosives. Of course, trouble came in the form of the battle droids. At the moment Zed, Barriss, and Ahsoka were deflecting laser fire from the enemy troops with their weapons while the clones returned fire. Nearby a few members were seen preparing the bombs to bring the place down. The only problem was that they needed an escape path to get out of the facility before it explodes. Of course, during the fight a few clone troopers were hit by the droids knocking them down and possibly killing a few of them.
"Any word on that bomb yet?" Zed asked while covering the Clones with the Jedi.
"Almost ready, sir." The Clone Trooper responded as Zed looked about with his peripheral vision and got an idea.
"Ahsoka, Barriss cover me!" Zed announced and thus made a beeline for the side.
"Troopers cover fire now!" Ahsoka ordered and thus the Clones did as order and provided Zed with cover fire.
Moving through the laser fire while deflecting them Zed made his way to a ladder and began to make his way upward via bullet jump. Once he got to the platform topside the Tenno moved across the bridge and sliced through certain objects on either side. The result was the entire bridge and the large bit it was attached to, to fall downward.
A Droid felt something hit its head opting it to look up and become horrified. "Uh-oh..." The Droid said before said droid and its unit were crushed under the debris. Once that was done Zed landed on the ground sheathing his sword ever so gently.
"Well; that was easy." Ahsoka said with a smirk on her face jealous a bit that the Warframes had those personal shields to absorb most of the shots fired.
"General, bombs are set." The Trooper reported stepping to meet with Ahsoka.
"Good work." Ahsoka said and thus it was time to move.
"We best make ourselves scarce, less we be caught in the blast." Barriss said to which Ven agreed to this.
"I saw a shuttle we could use, to escape in." Zed said as according to the map they should be close enough to the hanger to make a break for it.
"Let's move." Ahsoka said and thus they began to make their escape from the facility.
(Back with Luminara's Group)
"All set!" Aya confirmed after getting the bombs set up. Nearby were mounds of destroyed battle droids all of them having these puss-like growths curtesy of Saryn Prime.
"Good, we best make our escape now." Luminara said as they got ready to leave.
With a nod Aya began to call it in on their end. "Command the bombs are set on our end." Aya said as she made sure that the others were made aware of this.
"This is Zed, our team is making our way to our facilities hangers to commandeer an enemy craft, be advised for possible friendly in enemy craft." Zed reported until Akin came on the line next.
"Hey this is Skywalker's group we're kind of dealing with a problem." Akin was heard as Aya had a bad feeling about this.
"What is it?" Aya asked as she both looked and sounded concern for her fellow Tenno.
(Skywalker's group)
"We're pinned down, apparently they heard about the other facilities and were actually smart enough to come looking for us!" Akin called out he used Bo Prime to deflect with Bo Prime as Loki looked ready to go to town on the enemy droids.
"We're coming over to help." Zed said sounding ready to bust his ass into gear.
"Negative! You won't make it in time." Anakin responded and thus this gave Akin an idea.
"Anakin our little trick!" Akin called out and thus Anakin heard this.
"Right!" Anakin said seeing they might have a better shot there.
Stepping out of his Warframe Akin went to Anakin and thus the two clenched their right hands before their abilities switched with Akin gaining the Force and Anakin gaining the Void. Once that was done Anakin used Transference and entered Loki Prime before sending a Decoy forward to take the shots for him. Once that was done, he switched positions with a Battle Droid and once he was between the enemy droids, he began dual wielding his Lightsaber and Bo Prime to slaughter all of the Battle Droids.
"Nice." Akin said as Anakin stepped out of Loki Prime.
"I now." Anakin responded as they passed by each other and returned the abilities they traded prior. Once that was done Akin used transference to re-enter Loki Prime and thus, they were ready to leave. "Now come on, we need to leave before those bombs go off." Anakin said knowing they had to get out of the ship now rather than later.
"Understood. Let's go!" Rex called out to the Clone Troopers and thus they began to leave the facility.
"Base we're heading topside can you send a shuttle for us!?" Anakin asked into his communicator as they ran through the halls.
"We'll scramble a shuttle to pick you up now." Yularen announced and thus they made their way to the landing pads.
"Confirmed." Anakin responded and thus they picked up the pace to the shuttle pads.
(Back with Zed's group)
"Come on let's go!" Zed ordered as the Clones were loading up into the vessel as Ven, Ahsoka, and Barriss provided them cover. Ven had his rifle out firing it off against the enemy troops while Ahsoka and Barriss were deflecting laser shots right back at the droid units that were coming their way.
"Double time!" The commanding Clone added as the Clone Troopers loaded up into the ship. They had lost a few good men already and had no intentions of losing any more of them in this fight.
Once the last clone was loaded up Zed called it. "We're good!" Zed announced as he got up and made his way into the ship while firing upon the Droids. Once they were inside the shuttle it began to take off as the base began to go up in flames.
When the shuttle got airborne the base had its first initial explosion followed by several more from a chain reaction. This base was not the only one going up in flames as from the ships cockpit they group saw the other two bases blowing up one after the other. The Chain reaction with all three facilities going up in smokes caused a small burst and thus the shield around the enemy fortress came undone.
"All unit's report in." Ahsoka called out and thus Luminara was heard.
"We are here, young Ahsoka." Luminara confirmed as they sounded like they got out just in time.
"So have we snips." Anakin said and thus Ahsoka nodded to this.
"Alright that mean's our ground forces are good to go." Ahsoka said and thus they knew they were about to win this.
(With Mari and Titus)
"Alright let's do this!" Titus called out as he and Mari were on their K-Drives before zooming off. Titus was using Chroma Prime this time around while Mari had Valkyr Prime on the forefront. With them several Clone Troopers were seen as they all headed to the enemy base to take it and liberate this world from Separatist control.
Titus was of course hit, by a Super Battle Droid and thus fell off his K-Drive. But instead, Titus summoned his Arch-Gun Corvas Prime and opened fire upon the Battle Droids. "Come and get some you Void be damned clankers!" Titus roared as he fired off his gun while laughing. "Come on cry some more!" He added as he kept firing the Arch-Gun off leaving powerful explosions in its wake.
(Meanwhile with Zed)
As everyone saw the battle on the ground beginning Zed headed to the airlock of the ship. "Zed what are you doing?" Ahsoka asked as she noted Zed was about to do something.
"Finishing this fight." Zed said and thus he proceeded to open up the airlock and blasted off. The room was depressurized for it but thankfully a clone managed to hit the close button before anyone could be sucked out.
"Does he tend to do things like that a lot?" Barriss asked as she found that concerning.
"From what I understand that is actually pretty tame." Ahsoka said as Zed had apparently done a lot more reckless things then jumping out of a moving vehicle.
"My word." Barriss silently voiced as she wondered just what was more reckless than what she had just witnessed Zed do.
(Outside)
Meanwhile Zed began to freefall for but a brief moment before he activated his Archwing and flew off towards the enemy base. As Zed flew at the enemy fortress its turrets had already started to open fire upon the flying Tenno. Flying through the fire Ven made his way to the target spot which was the main command of the fortress.
(Main Tower)
"Stop them don't let them take this fortress!" The Separatist leader roared out in fury as the Wolfen did not wish to admit defeat.
"We're trying sir but their breaching all of our defenses." The Droid said and then another noticed the window.
"Look!" Another Droid called and in turn Zed blasted through the windows with his Twin Grakahta's out.
Zed then proceeded to open fire upon the droids taking them out in a hailstorm of bullets. As the guns went off Zed then began to dash through his enemies with Slash Dash taking them all out with only that ability alone. Those he could not hit Zed used Radial Javalin to skewer them and pinned them to the walls leaving only the leader alone. The Separatist Leader then fired at Umbra managing to hit through the barrier and knock off a piece of the face armor just before the pair had the Separatist Leader pinned.
The Wolfen was then given a firsthand look at the nightmare that was under the Warframe's armor. The Separatist Leader saw a soulless white eye that showed what could only be mutilated flesh around it was glaring at him with a look that promises death.
"What are you?" The Separatist Leader asked horrified to see what was under the armor.
Zed ignored his question and made his demand clear to the foe. "Surrender or else." Zed said making it clear he could either give up now or be killed. Another explosion rocked the fortress as Zed glanced to the source and saw Republic forced moving in. "You got about five minutes to decide before your last line of defenses are breached." Zed added and in turn the Wolfen knew that current circumstances the fight was lost, and the Republic had secured another victory.
"Damn you, Tenno scum." He growled and thus raised his hands to surrender.
"If I had a Platinum for everyone who's called me Tenno scum, I'd have enough to buy the Corpus and the Grineer." Zed said as he knew the Grineer tended to call the Tenno, skoom.
(Scene Break After the Battle)
Everyone was preparing to depart as Riyo Chuchi was speaking with the planet's leadership with the aid of the Jedi. As they spoke Zed was seen helping a few of his own crew load up the ship with any military grade equipment. The Tenno had managed to secure several of the Separatist equipment as well as capture several battle droids to be reprogramed for the Tenno's use.
"Tenno, Zed." Barriss was heard as Zed looked and saw Barriss approaching him. "Master Jedi, how may I be of assistance?" Zed asked as he looked to Barriss.
"I wanted to thank you on behalf of the Jedi as a whole for your continued aid in this war." Barriss began as she looked to Zed who nodded.
"It was my pleasure, after reading up on the Mandalorian War between the Republic I'd figure brokering peaceful relations would be most suitable for continued cooperation." Zed said as he looked to the surprise Barriss. "So, it seems Ahsoka is going to be Knighted soon." Zed said as he looked to the Republic troops aiding the populace of the planet with medical attention and the like.
"I would seem that way." Barriss said as she was proud for her friend to begin her trials.
"Frankley, I think they might forego the need for trials, after all she's in a line of students and teachers who had unconventional training up till now." Zed said as he looked to Barriss who was unsure of this. "Is something troubling you?" Zed asked as Barriss looked to him.
"No, it's just... this war the Jedi were peacekeepers and now... we've become soldiers." Barriss said as Zed sighed to this.
"Peace and freedom are worth fighting for." Zed said as he looked to the troops. "Peacekeepers are meant to keep the peace during times of peace, but in times of war those peacekeepers go to the front lines to help end the conflict." Zed said using wisdom to help Barriss. "A peacekeeper belongs in times of peace so in times of war we need warriors." Zed said as he looked to Barriss who looked to him. "Sorry just something my old instructor would say." Zed said as he recalled Tenshin back when each Tenno trained under him in the Conclave.
"He sounds wise." Barriss said as she felt a bit better.
"Yes... he was." Zed said with a sad tone still blaming himself for the disaster that was the New War.
"I'm sorry I didn't." Barriss said as she read the tone that the Tenno had used.
"It's fine, he would not want me moping around with his passing when there is still work to be done." Zed said stating that while he might never get over it, he could channel the grief into something productive and beneficial. "Speaking of work to be done, do you mind helping the medics with the injured. I've heard you have Force Healing abilities." Zed said as Barriss smiled to this.
"Of course." She said and thus went to heal those who needed healing.
Once she was gone Zed glanced at her again seemingly unaware of Titus coming up behind him. "You know I heard some planets in this Galaxy practice polyamorous relations." Titus said as Zed ignored him as best, he could. "I mean if they're down for it I can see you three making it work." Titus added and thus Zed sighed and smacked Titus' Warframe upside the head.
"Shut up Titus." Zed said as he went to continue to aid with clean up.
"Jeez if anyone deserves something like that, is that SOB." Titus said as he went off to help rummage through the weapons the Droid Army left behind. Titus was hoping to find a weapon that could make an even bigger boom then what he had in his arsenal.
(Scene Break Coruscant Jedi Temple)
"Believe your Padawan ready for the trials hmm?" Yoda asked as he looked to Anakin as he stood before the entire council. Ahsoka was made to leave the room and relax for a bit as Anakin made his case clear.
"Yes, while unorthodox I managed to get temporary command of the 313th Legion and she had successfully led them and exceeded my expectations." Anakin said hoping his case to make Ahsoka a knight would work. "More so we have discussed ways to help stem for peaceful relations with the Tenno and considering that Ahsoka and Barriss seem to be close to them, making them Jedi Knights might help us ensure those peaceful relations." Anakin said as the Jedi Council began to murmur amongst themselves.
"This is a decision for the Council to make, would you mind waiting outside Master Skywalker?" Plo-Koon asked and thus Anakin nodded and took his leave of the room.
Once Anakin was outside and the door closed the Jedi began to speak amongst themselves. "Well, I think Ahsoka should be made a Knight." Obi-Wan said voicing his thoughts on this. "I had discussed it with Anakin and considering how close Ahsoka is to the Tenno, she might be able to help broker peaceful relations with them." Obi-Wan said as he'd rather the Tenno be with the Republic then allow for the likes of Count Dooku to acquire, them. "I dare say that Ahsoka has gone through her Trials during this predicament. And she has matured exponentially, compared to when Anakin first took her as his Padawan." Obi-Wan said saying his peace. "She has proven skillful, disciplined and capable when on her own as well when responsible for others. After all, very few Jedi Knights can say they went toe-to-toe with General Grievous once and lived to tell the tale, especially as a Padawan as young as Ahsoka." Obi-Wan said knowing Ahsoka had immense potential in her.
"While that may be true, she is still very young." Master Windu countered making his own concerns on this possible decision known.
"She became a Padawan at quite a young age compared to most, as well." Master Plo pointed out. "Her training has been unconventional, and this war has helped her mature quite swiftly. As unfortunate as the circumstances are, I do agree with Master Kenobi that Ahsoka has come a long way from the Youngling we sent to Christophis at the start of this war." Plo said as he looked to his fellow council members.
"And Ahsoka wouldn't be the only Padawan to be Knighted… unconventionally." Master Shaak Ti added referencing both Anakin and Obi-Wan and how they were knighted. "After all, we did forgo the Trials with her own Master. Their line is among the most unconventional of us." she continued, before turning to Obi-Wan. "I don't necessarily mean offence in that regard, or course, Master Kenobi." She added knowing what Obi-Wan's knighthood had lost him so long ago.
"I understand, Master Ti." Obi-Wan assured her as he knew she had a point. He and Yoda were probably the most conventional of their particular Master-Padawan line, which wasn't a particularly high bar when one looked at the members of said line. Dooku alone made the bar quite low, considering his current position in the Galaxy.
"But the only skill she still lacks in, would be diplomacy." Master Tiin said as he knew Ahsoka was lacking in that part... then again, she had very little chances to use such a skill.
"A rare trait to have, diplomacy in times of war." Yoda said as he was considering Ahsoka ready for Knighthood as well if to broker peaceful relations with the Tenno. "A just debate this is, but in these times of war need all the Knights we can." Yoda said as he made his decision on this known. ""Unorthodox a common trait with Skywalker it is, so too has Padawan Tano's. A knight she shall be." Yoda said and thus this meant Ahsoka was moving up bigtime. When it was agreed that Ahsoka Tano would no longer be a Padawan. Obi-Wan stood up from his seat to tell Anakin so they could find Ahsoka.
(Meanwhile with Ahsoka)
Ahsoka was in her room tinkering with some machines. She will be the first to admit the meditation was not always her favorite thing to do but while sometimes it helped this was not one of them. She learned most of this from Anakin and found it helpful for the times meditation was not. But Ahsoka's mind was clouded a bit nothing of the dark side mind you but of the Tenno. They had been on her mind a lot as of late, particularly when it came to the Tenno's own struggles as that child, she saw in the Zariman when they first crossed paths with each other.
But before she could do anything else the door suddenly opened catching her off guard when Anakin and Obi-Wan walked in. "Anakin, Master Kenobi!" Ahsoka gasped when the door to her room opened. Obi-Wan looked around the room, finding a few stray droid parts scattered about and smirked to Anakin a bit. It was noted that there were not nearly as many scattered parts as Anakin had in his room, but Obi-Wan could tell where Ahsoka had picked up the habit.
"I see you've taught your Padawan more than just the Jedi arts from Anakin." Obi-Wan said with a chuckle to Anakin.
"Well, I was never one for conventional meditation." Anakin said as he smiled a bit.
"Hey, I still do my own meditating, but Anakin did teach me a lot about mechanics. Helped us in a few situations, I would say." Ahsoka admitted with a small smirk knowing what Obi-Wan was about to say.
"Indeed, considering Anakin's tendency of crashing anything he flies." Obi-Wan replied causing Anakin to scowl a bit.
"Hey." Anakin snapped a bit, but it was more playful than anything before he focused on the task at hand. "Well, if your current project is not too important, the Council has requested your return to the chambers." Anakin said, feeling Ahsoka's curiosity in the Force before the trio began to make their way to the Council Chambers.
(Later the Jedi Council Chamber)
"Ahsoka... I want you to know how proud I am of you, just know I'll always have your back, ok." Anakin said and thus Ahsoka looked to her master as Obi-Wan entered the Council Chamber.
"Master what are you?" Ahsoka began just before the doors opened to a darkened room. Ahsoka looked to it and felt something had changed big time in this scene before she entered.
Once Ahsoka was inside the darkened chamber the doors closed allowing for darkness to cover the entire room. The Darkness did not last long before the room was illuminated by twelve lightsabers.
"Step forward, young one." Master Yoda instructed, prompting Ahsoka to kneel before the Grand Master of the Jedi Order. "By the right of the Council, by the will of the Force. Ahsoka Tano; dub thee, I do, Jedi," Yoda sliced the beads away from Ahsoka's headdress. "Knight of the Republic." Yoda announced before Ahsoka stood back up with a huge smile on her face.
(Later)
When Ahsoka left the room, she saw Anakin standing there smiling at her proud of his Padawan really coming into her all. Of course, he was blindsided by a hug from Ahsoka as it only took a second for Anakin to return the hug. Truly at this moment a great deal of things had changed but for better or worse is yet to be seen.
(TBC)
ESKK: Well, this took a long while, but it's finally been done. I hope you all had enjoyed this chapter and will stay tuned for my next update. So, until next we meet be sure to leave a review for this fic and as I always say on here, ja-ne.