Chapter seven is here and is the final chapter of the citadel three part chapters. I am looking forward to the ending especially how our heroes will escape which I am sure many of you know it's not going to be easy for them. Now time for the disclaimer thing I don't own anything of star wars or the clone wars just my oc characters. Here it is chapter seven enjoy.
Escaping the Citadel
(Zach's pov)
We continued walking through the caverns of the citadel as we saw some of the lava flowing through the caverns. I was with Michael and Ahsoka as we kept our guards up while Master Kenobi, Piell, and Skywalker were on the other side keeping an eye out as well and guarding Captain Tarkin from harm.
I looked over and saw the two young couple watching each other's back. I was glad those two got along again but I did worry that their feelings for each other could cause them to make a mistake.
I looked ahead and saw Captain Rex checking the area so we could contact the jedi council and get an update on our rescue. "We're clear" said Rex as he saw no droids around.
"What's our next move?" asked Ahsoka.
"We're going to have to fight our way out" said Anakin.
"I agree but just to be sure let's get an update on our rescue guys" I said wanting to know where our rescue is as I sat down on a nearby rock.
"Contact the council see when they plan to rescue us" said Obi wan.
"I'll handle it" said Master Piell as he volunteered to speak with the council. Master Piell approached to R2 where R2 contacted the jedi council and there appeared Mace Windu in hologram form.
"Master Piell it's good to see you alive my friend" said Master Windu who was glad to see his friend alive.
"Likewise Master Windu our escape route has been compromise and there are several droids closing in on us" said Master Piell as he told them of our situation.
"When can we expect your arrival?" asked Anakin.
"Master Plo is already on route" said Master Windu as he told us Master Plo Koon was coming.
"Gunships will arrive to evacuate you and your men. But do not delay only a small window of opportunity shall we have" said Master Yoda as he showed us a holographic image of where we needed to go. "Your rendezvous point on this small island."
"Understood" said Master Piell as we understood where we needed to go
"May the force be with you" said Master Windu as he wished us luck.
"Okay Zach you have been here for three months you must know how far the rendezvous point is and how to get there right?" asked Anakin as he turned to me.
"Not far but we will need to get there quickly if we run into trouble. If we get delayed it could take us longer to get there" I said as I remembered how far it is to the rendezvous point.
"Well we better get going then before we run into more trouble" said Ahsoka.
We heard Commander Cody informing us of trouble as we saw three commando droids heading towards us. "Incoming" shouted Cody as we activated our lightsabers. I jumped off the rock and ran towards where Cody was and blocked the blasters while Cody took care of the blasters. Cody managed to kill one of them by shooting its head off and the droid fell into the lava. We looked over and saw one of the clones throwing a charger at the remaining droids and took them out.
"No doubt there are more on the way" said Obi wan as he and the other jedi deactivated their lightsabers.
Citadel
Meanwhile the warden of the citadel Osi Sobeck who was trying to look for the escape prisoners and bring them back so he could gain the information on the nexus route before Count Dooku kills him.
Speaking of Dooku the sith lord appeared before the warden in holographic form. "Count Dooku my lord" said Sobeck as he lowered his head in respect.
"Commander Sobeck you have been avoiding my transmissions" said Dooku.
"My deepest respect I was hoping to surprise you with some good news" said Sobeck.
"Good news would indeed be a surprise" said Dooku. "Have the prisoners been captured?"
"Not yet my lord but we have located their position and my droids are moving in now" said Sobeck trying his best to keep Dooku from being angry with him.
"I need not remind you that the prisoners are carrying secret hyperspace coordinates of the core systems of the republic and our separatist home worlds" said Dooku as he reminded Sobeck why they need to recapture the prisoners. "This information will allow us to launch a surprise attack on Coruscant striking a critical blow to the republic and the jedi."
"Yes my lord I'll see to it that they are return in our possession" said Sobeck.
"You should know commander right now your honesty is the only thing keeping you alive" said Dooku before his transmission disappeared.
(Michael's pov)
Once we made it out of the caves we ran out of there and followed Zach as he led us to the island where the gunships would be. Only problem was he led us towards the end of a cliff. "You sure this is the right way Zach?" asked Anakin.
"Yep now we need to climb down" said Zach as we saw some crab droids coming towards us from the wall and several battle droids from behind us.
"They're boxing us in" said Ahsoka as Zach and I activated our lightsabers and blocked the blasters.
"Lock in your cables" said Anakin as Obi wan and him shot their cables to the ground. "R2 we need your droids to hold off the enemy as long as possible" said Anakin as R2 understood.
"We'll hold them off too just hurry up and climb down" said Zach as the others nodded and we joined R2's droids against the enemy.
"All right now everyone follow me" said Anakin as Obi wan carried one of the men on his back as did Anakin except he was carrying Tarkin on his back.
"This is shear madness" said Tarkin as he got on Anakin's back and they climbed down.
"We understood sir we'll hold off the enemy as long as possible" said one of the blue droids.
"Prepare to attack" said the other droid.
"It was an honor to serve under you sir" said the battle droids as they charged at the enemy only to be taken out.
"Well that didn't last long" I said as Zach and I continued to block the enemy from attacking the others.
"Michael, Zach come on" said Ahsoka as she told us to get going.
"Go Ahsoka we'll catch up just go" I said trying to get Ahsoka out of here while we held them off.
Ahsoka was going to say something but she had to trust them both. So Ahsoka, Master Piell, and the others began to climb down giving Zach and me a chance to use our powers to push the enemy back. Zach and I used the force push to push the enemy back. However one of the droids shot one of the cables killing two of the clones. Zach and I knew it was time to go so we took out our gloves that had sharp blades on the wrist. We jumped off the cliff and used the blades to pierce the wall that slowed our fall. Once we made it half way we jumped off the wall and landed perfectly on the ground.
"Keep moving" said Anakin as he told the others to head down another cave that led down. Zach and I activated our lightsabers and blocked the enemy's attacks giving the others a chance to head down. Once they did we ran into the cave and escaped the enemy.
Once we evaded the enemy Zach continued to lead the way towards the rendezvous point. As we continued to make our way to the location Tarkin decided to talk which I could tell made Zach mad.
"What if your jedi friends aren't there when we arrived?" asked Tarkin.
"Keep moving and you won't have to worry about that Tarkin" said Piell which made Zach smirk.
Ahsoka looked back at Tarkin and I could tell she didn't like him either. "Why did Master Piell have to share half the intel to that guy?" asked Ahsoka. "It's like he's not even grateful we saved him."
"I agree he could have given it to someone a little less annoying" said Zach who also found Tarkin to be annoying.
"Captain Tarkin feels that the jedi should be relieved from the war" said Anakin.
"That's ridiculous" said Ahsoka who doesn't believe we should be removed from the war.
"Maybe but we aren't soldiers we're peace keepers. The jedi code often prevents us from going far enough to achieve victory" said Anakin.
"A rather simple point of view" said Obi wan.
"That may be true master but if the jedi were to keep themselves out of the war it wouldn't matter. Even without us the war would still be going on and many clones would die at the hands of enemies like Grievous that clones can't handle alone" I said knowing that without the jedi many clones and people would be kill in this war.
"I agree with Michael, like I said Anakin before the code prevents us from losing ourselves when it comes to war. If we achieve victory the same way the separatist try to achieve it then we would lose the one thing that matters to us and that is our honor" said Zach.
Ahsoka and I seemed impressed by Zach's speech. Neither one of us have ever heard him say something like that before. We now understood why he was a jedi knight and why he was a great leader to his men.
"You may be right Zach I just hope we can end this war without losing our honor" said Anakin as he agreed with Zach.
"If we make it through this mission I am buying everyone drinks back home….except Tarkin since I still don't like him and you two" said Zach as he pointed to Ahsoka and me.
"Why not?" I asked.
"You're both too young and Tarkin annoys me, if I get drunk I could end up killing the guy" said Zach as he smiled at the thought of killing Tarkin.
We soon stopped when we heard a loud howl. "Did you hear that?" asked Ahsoka.
"Yes we're going to have company soon" said Master Piell.
(Zach's pov)
We continued to make our way to the island before we ran into some more droids. It has been a few minutes since we heard the loud howls. Michael and I could hear them coming closer but we didn't need to tell the others that since we saw Master Piell already knew.
"You know it's not wise to argue with Master Piell" said Anakin as he turned to Tarkin. "It's certainly not a good career move."
"General Skywalker I stand by my principles no matter what. Besides I needed worry about my career I've fallen into favors with the chancellor" said Tarkin as he told us about the chancellor. "He shall support me."
"Oh I happen to know the chancellor quite well myself" said Anakin.
"Really?" asked Tarkin.
"Really" said Anakin.
"Let's keep moving if we're not in the rendezvous in the exact time we'll miss our window" said Obi wan as we continued heading towards the landing point.
As Anakin and Tarkin talked I decided to speak with Michael and Ahsoka to see how they were holding up. "How you two holding up?" I asked.
"Not bad thanks for helping us with our problem" said Ahsoka who was glad Zach helped her and Michael with their problem.
"Yeah thanks Zach, by the way how are you holding up against Tarkin?" asked Michael.
"Barley holding up I am barley resisting the urge to kill him or hurt him" I said as everytime Tarkin annoyed me I had to breath in and out to calm myself down.
"Don't worry after we're done on this mission I doubt we will see him again" said Ahsoka as she hoped she doesn't see Tarkin again as well.
"I agree Tarkin is a bit annoying and I would hate to see him within one of our forces" said Michael as he agreed with us both. We soon heard the loud howls again and we could tell they were getting closer now.
"Those creatures are gaining" said one of the clones.
"If they caught our scent they'll lead the droids right to us" said Master Piell.
"Then we're going to have to deal with them" said Anakin.
"What about using this cave to surprise them?" said Ahsoka as she pointed to the cave near us.
"If we can get them to pass by we can attack them from behind. But we need a distraction" said Master Piell.
"We'll lure them to us while you guys deal with them from behind" I suggested.
"Okay the rest of you follow me" said Master Piell as Ahsoka and a few of the clones followed them.
(Michael's pov)
Zach and I took one position while Anakin and Obi wan took the other. We then waited for the enemy to show up. We could hear the growls and the footsteps coming closer and closer. We saw Anakin and the others activate their lightsabers. We activate our lightsabers and got ready to fight.
We saw one of the creatures pounced towards Obi wan who kicked the creature away. The other one pounced at him but Obi wan killed it. Anakin used the force to push the other two away from him but he just lured them to us.
"I think he did that on purpose" I said as the two creatures stared at us. Soon the two charged at us each attacking one of us. Zach and I blocked the creatures attacks but for some reason it didn't feel right to attack them back.
We saw the creatures charged at us till Zach contacted me through my mind. Hey dude you feel it?
Yeah I do what should we do? I asked through our mind.
I think we should try like we did on Kiros with those canine creatures. I know it's been a while but we should give it a try. Said Zach through our mind, I nodded and used the force to back the creatures up. Once they did we looked at each other then we charged at the creatures as they charged at us. Then all of a sudden both of us stopped and we just stared at the creatures in the eyes as they did the same. We just stared the creatures continuing to stare them down.
(Normal pov)
While Michael and Zach fought the other two Anooba creatures. Anakin, Obi wan, and the others were taking the fight to the rest of the Anooba creatures and the battle droids hovering over them and shooting them.
Anakin ducked one of the creatures after blocking the blasters from the droids while jumping to the side from the other Anooba. The clones soon came to the fight after Master Piell ordered them to go on ahead while they dealt with the crab droids.
Anakin saw one coming towards him and he flipped back three times allowing Rex to shoot down the droid. When Anakin saw the droid taken out he saw one of the creatures pounced on him knocking him on his back and causing him to drop his lightsaber. Anakin blocked the creature's mouth with his left arm while he used the force with his right to grab his lightsaber piercing through the creatures face.
Meanwhile Captain Tarkin and his men were busy shooting down the droids from the sky when one of them almost hit the captain. One of the clones pushed Tarkin out of the way getting hit but allowing Tarkin to shoot down the droid taking it out.
Obi wan ran up a hill, jumped off taking out one of the droids and jumped on the other droids taking it out. One of the Anoobas creatures saw Obi wan and charged at him. Obi wan jumped off the droid as it crashed near the edge of a cliff. Obi wan sensed the creature coming so he waited then as the creature pounced he got down and used both his feet to lift the creature over him as it fell to the lava below. Obi wan joined the others as they finished off the last of the enemy.
"That's the last of them" said Anakin as he approached Obi wan.
"Where's Michael and Zach?" asked Obi wan as he noticed Michael and Zach were missing.
"Sir I see them they're over there" said Commander Cody as he pointed where Michael and Zach were. They saw the two walking back towards them with two figures walking next to them.
(Zach's pov)
We came back with the others with the two Anooba creatures. The clones aimed at the creatures till we stopped them. "Whoa hold on guys its okay they're good" I said as I told them to back off.
The clones hesitated at first till we showed them the Anoobas creatures are good when we began to scratch them behind the ears. The Anoobas creatures rubbed against our hands as they enjoyed us petting them. "See calm and good" said Michael as he kneeled down and continued to pet Anoobas.
"How did you two get those two creatures to be like that?" asked Anakin wondering how Michael and I tamed the two creatures so fast.
"We had similar ones on our planet on Kiros. Except those had fur and they're facial look was different. But we figure both are the same since they act the same as on our planet" said Michael as he showed them by having one of the clones approach the creature. "See all you need is to find the right way to handle creatures like them and they will be as calm as you want them."
Rex volunteered and hesitated to put his hand on the creatures head but then Michael said something in a language the others didn't know about but we did. Once he finished Rex had his hand on the Anoobas head and began to scratch it. "Huh looks like they were right sir" said Rex as the others calmed down.
"Well it seems there is more to you two than meets the eye huh?" said Tarkin as he approached the creatures till both of them growled and tried to bite him but we kept them down.
"May need to warn you that they can sense evil or anything that seems annoying. They sense either one and they will bite ya" I said with a smile on my face thinking of the Anoobas creature biting off Tarkin's hand.
"Okay that's enough Zach no biting off his hand" said Anakin not wanting the Anoobas creature to not bite his hand off.
"Don't worry Beth won't bite his hand off…unless I want to" I said muttering the last part.
"You named it Beth?" asked Obi wan.
"Yes you got a problem with that? Michael named his Brian" I said wondering if anyone had a problem with us naming the Anoobas. "By the way can we keep then?"
Both Anakin and Obi wan looked at each other and knew the boys couldn't keep the creatures but knew that even if they said no they would find a way to bring them. "Fine but they're your responsibilities" said Anakin.
Both Michael and high fived each other till we noticed Ahsoka and Piell were missing. "Hey where's Master Piell and Ahsoka?" asked Michael as we looked around for Ahsoka and Master Piell till we spotted them.
"Oh no" said Obi wan as we saw Ahsoka carrying Master Piell on her shoulder. We ran towards her as she gave Master Piell's body to Anakin who set Piell down. We couldn't sense his presence and knew he was dead.
"He died honorably" said Ahsoka as Michael kneeled down to comfort her by placing his hand on her shoulder.
"What about the information?" asked Anakin about the information Master Piell had.
"I have it, he told me just before he died" said Ahsoka meaning now Tarkin and her had both the info of the nexus route.
We decided to give Master Piell a farewell ceremony before we continued. We wrapped his body in cloth and carried his body towards a river of lava. Michael stayed with Ahsoka to try to comfort her while we performed the ceremony with Anakin and Obi wan to be the ones to drop Piell's body into the lava.
"We don't have much time let's take this moment to honor him then we must move on" said Obi wan as we knew we didn't have much time for a proper send off. "He would have wanted us to complete the mission." Anakin and Obi wan lifted Master Piell's body and lowered it to the lava where his body began to be engulfed by the flames slowly.
Once we were done we continued our way towards the rendezvous point.
(Michael's pov)
As we continued I could tell Ahsoka was still sad for the death of Master Piell. I comforted her as best I could and at that time she was able to smile but then I saw her still feeling bad. Zach and the two Anoobas Beth and Brian led the group towards the small island that was surrounded by lava.
At first when Ahsoka saw the creatures I could tell she didn't like them since she told us one of them killed Master Piell. But I was able to convince her that it wasn't their fault and that she shouldn't blame them for what happened. That they were probably abused and were just following their instincts as all animals would. Ahsoka thought about it for a bit but knew I was right and I knew she wouldn't like them but she would try at least that is what Master Piell would have wanted her to do.
We sooned arrived to the island and saw no land to get across which meant we had to use our cables to get across. Anakin and Cody shot off two cables that made it to the other side. We checked them to make sure they were steadied before Tarkin and Rex went first.
"Ahsoka you'll go next then we'll go last" I said telling Ahsoka how we would go.
"You two should go first I'll be fine" said Ahsoka not wanting us to go last.
"Not this time Ahsoka you need to go we'll be fine besides we need to get these mutts to the other side somehow" I said as I pointed to Beth and Brian. "We'll be safe I promise."
Ahsoka nodded and decided to go next when she had her turn. "Incoming" shouted Rex as he pointed to droids heading towards us. Zach, Obi wan, Anakin, and I activated our lightsabers and blocked their blasters while the others attacked with their blasters. Ahsoka and the clone Fives went next as the droids made their way towards them.
Zach and I grabbed the mutts and held them in one arm and we jumped on the droids passing by. We got the droids off and dropped the mutts on the island with the others. I got off my bike as Zach did the same so we would keep the others who made it across safe.
Anakin and Obi wan stayed on the other side and protected the men trying to get across. Obi wan jumped on one of the bikers and took out the droid as did Anakin allowing both men to ride the vehicles to take out the rest of the droids.
R2 saw the warden Osi Sobeck trying to shoot Ahsoka and Fives so he activated his jets and flew towards Ahsoka and Fives activating somekind of smokescreen covering them and causing Sobeck to move away from them.
Once Ahsoka got across I saw one of the droids aiming towards her. I ran towards her and pushed her out of the way as the droid opened fire hitting me on my right shoulder. "Michael!" shouted Ahsoka as she checked on my shoulder.
"I'm fine it's not that bad" I said trying to lie that it didn't hurt but I failed at it.
"Why did you do that?" asked Ahsoka as she saw the wound.
"I love you and I am going to protect you whether you like it or not" I said. Ahsoka smiled and knew I was right. I tried to get up but couldn't so Ahsoka helped me up and saw one of the clones managed to shoot down Sobeck's ride as he fell off and landed on the island with us. Tarkin aimed his blaster at Sobeck and tried to shoot him but the warden jumped out of the way and grabbed Tarkin by the neck.
"Captain" said Ahsoka as I allowed her to let me go and go help Tarkin.
"If I can't have the information it will die with you" said Sobeck as he lifted Tarkin preparing to throw him into the lava when Ahsoka pierced him with her lightsaber to the chest letting go of Tarkin saving him.
Zach helped me up as we walked towards where Ahsoka and the others are. "My thanks padawan Tano" said Tarkin as he thanked Ahsoka which was a bit of a surprise to us. "I see you trained her well" said Tarkin as he turned to Anakin as he walked off.
"Huh I wonder if we should have saved him or not" said Zach as I turned to him with a 'are you serious look'. "I'm kidding sheesh" said Zach.
"The rescue ships should be here by now" said Obi wan.
"So should be the rest of the separatist army" said Anakin.
"And Lillian would be expected to sing of our escape" said Zach as he tried to lighten the mood but failed as he took out his rock then put it back in when he failed.
We soon saw the gunships arriving and saw our ride had come. "I believe you've warmed out your welcome" said Master Plo Koon as he arrived on the gunships.
Zach and I whistled to Brian and Beth to come aboard while Ahsoka and Anakin helped me on the ship. Just then the rest of the battle droids arrived but by then we got inside the gunship and took off.
We flew out of the planet's surface as Ahsoka had her head on my chest thankfully Zach was blocking that view from everyone. Once we landed on the republic cruiser we activated the hyperspace jump and got out of the system and back home.
(Zach's pov)
We landed on the jedi temple and saw Master Yoda, Windu, and Kit Fisto waiting for us as we told them what happened to Master Piell. "Of Master Piell's loss we are sorry to hear" said Master Yoda.
"He will be missed" said Master Windu.
"Because of his great sacrifice we now have the nexus route coordinates" said Master Plo Koon.
"Captain Tarkin and Ahsoka both have half of the information" said Obi wan as he turned to Ahsoka and Tarkin.
"Debrief them both we must" said Master Yoda.
"With all due respect master jedi, I was instructed by chancellor Palpatine to bring the intel to him for debriefing" said Tarkin as he told us he would take the info to the chancellor and not the council.
"I promised Master Piell I would deliver it only to the jedi council and that's what I will do" said Ahsoka as she told us she would only give her part of the info to the council and not the chancellor.
"Hmmm personally meet with the chancellor I will decide what is best to do we shall" said Master Yoda as he headed to meet with the chancellor.
"Master Plo there's something we want to ask you" said Anakin as he turned to Master Plo Koon. "Did you assign Ahsoka to the mission?"
Ahsoka paused for a moment when Anakin mentioned her coming along to the mission because of Master Plo Koon. Ahsoka turned to us and she seemed worried about something. "It appears I did" said Master Plo.
Ahsoka seemed relief by what Master Plo said as he walked into the temple with Ahsoka so she could give her info to the council.
"Well it's best we get you to the medical wing then and get a good look at your wounds we'll see you guys later than" I said as I helped Michael inside with the mutts Brian and Beth before turning to Tarkin. "Oh and Tarkin I hope we finish out little talk next time."
"Likewise General Zachary" said Tarkin as we continued to go inside the temple.
"I just hope your 'talk' doesn't mean you're going to hurt him" said Michael thinking Zach hurting Tarkin might not be good for him and his time as a jedi.
"Maybe, maybe not who cares so are you mad that Ahsoka lied to you about coming on the mission? Because from the look on her face she seemed worried about what Anakin said about her coming on the mission thanks to Master Plo" I said as I remembered the look she had.
"We're going to have a talk but for now I just want to go to bed and rest" said Michael who wanted to relax in his bed when Beth and Brian howled at us.
"Right after we give them something to eat of course" I said as I pointed to the mutts as I lifted Michael on my shoulder surprising him. "To the cafeteria away" I said as I ran towards the cafeteria with Brian and Beth following us and Michael on my shoulder.
FINALLY the final chapter of the citadel episode is done. Thank goodness I am finished it took me a while to finish. My friend helped me with this chapter and came up with the fight scene with the Anooba creatures (yes that's what they're called) I know. So he hopes that you liked that scene and hopes you understand why he let two live. He loves dogs and sees those creatures like big dogs and doesn't want me to kill them all.
We hope this chapter turned out well as will the next one which will be a bit different. I decided to go with a different approach instead of making a two part chapter of the last two episodes of the clone wars season three. It's an idea
I have been working on with another author and she liked the idea so we did it.
It will be uploaded soon so we hope it will be good. Please leave some reviews and tell us what you thought of the chapter. Goodbye for now and take care bye.
Ahsoka: I can't believe you let two live after what those things did to Master Piell.
Zach: It's not their fault Ahsoka, they have been abused and not been given proper meals. Pets that don't get fed well or are treated properly can become aggressive and dangerous.
Ahsoka: Still don't like them.
Jason: Hey what's this I was supposed to go first in this segment?
Ahsoka: Not our fault you came late.
Jason: I was heating up my pizza had no choice but to wait. I was afraid if I left my pizza alone someone would eat it like last time.
Zach: [Gasp] Someone stole your pizza don't worry I am on the case and I won't rest till I find out who ate your pizza.
Ahsoka: Zach you ate the pizza, you came in with the plate and had a slice of pizza in your hand.
Zach: Don't lie Ahsoka maybe it was you who ate it.
Zach took out a flashlight and flashed it at Ahsoka's face.
Zach: Admit it!
Jason: Dude you ate the pizza in front of me. You were eating it and saying it was good.
Zach: You have no proof maybe you and Ahsoka are conspiring against me well I won't fall for your trick. I say goodbye to you both.
Zach took my pizza and left the room.
Jason: He just took off with my pizza again….why do I keep inviting him again?
Ahsoka: Because he is your friend's oc character. Well see you all next time everyone and please leave some reviews bye.