Chapter 7 The Test
The others were stunned but not surprised by this news. They had a weapon no one could get passed. They had a disguise. The plan was to have a skirmish. Nate would fight the other three like he was still evil. When Reven would show up, he would ask for the help of his master. Reven would hopefully come to the aid of his apprentice. And when that happened the four would fight him. As Reven came into view the plan was put into action. The four started fighting one another.
As Reven approached he didn't suspect anything. Then Nate allowed himself to be over taken and when this happened he called for his master's aid. Just as the team hopped Reven jumped to his apprentice's aid. After he did this he felt like he was making a mistake. He looked at his opponents and realized why this was a mistake. Nate was his opponent.
"How," shouted Reven, "how is this possible. You were mine you swore your life to me."
"Yes," replied Nate, "but I swore my life to the Jedi first. So you are out manned and out maneuvered."
"No," said Reven starting to laugh, "you fool, did you think I would come alone, I would never be that stupid." At that thousands of droids came out from hiding behind rocks. The Jedi were outnumbered. Until suddenly from the skies came the remaining troops from the ships in space. And there was Master Yoda he was leading the troops to the team's aid. A fierce battle ensued. Many of the clones were killed or incapacitated. But the clones fought on. The Separatists were outnumbered. Reven, seeing his disadvantage, called for a full scale retreat. After the clones caused the droids and Reven to flee Yoda came to talk to the team.
"This mission, a test is was," said Yoda, "Each of you had your own test. Yes Reven was the actual dark lord but that just helped the test along.
Dan, in space you took the time to study reality. Anakin, you learned to wait and take the best path possible. Stephanie, yes this was a test for you as well, you learned to care again after the incident with you last master. And finally Nate, you learned, the hard way, that your quick temper and reckless actions have their consequences. But you all passed one way or another. So you are now to be initiated as the first ever Elite Jedi Commandos. The council was debating the formation of an elite group of Jedi to lead clones into the most dangerous of missions. We agreed they had to be resourceful, keen, and powerful. But until now it has only been an idea. As your new office you have access to the most classified movements in the Republic."
The team was stunned to hear the news. A test, it seemed awfully dangerous to be a test. But the team didn't argue the new position allowed them to basically be in control of the Republic's movements.
"Now," said Yoda, "Your mission, over it is not. Still need you, to destroy the droid works."
"Oh," said Anakin, "yes, thank you Master Yoda. We will go on to the works and remove it permanently."
After Yoda had come and rescued the team and Yoda explained the purpose of the mission, the team left with the clones and went off after the droid factory. The long ride to the droid works was a quiet one. Everyone was thinking about what Yoda had said and the new responsibility he had placed upon them.
"What are we going to do?" asked Dan.
"What do you mean," asked Nate, "we have to go destroy the factory."
"I think he meant after that," said Steph.
"Oh," replied Nate, "I don't know. Yoda did set a lot of responsibility upon us so suddenly."
"Yes," said Anakin, "but if Yoda gave it to us, he must think we are ready."
The rest of the ride was silent in thought. As they neared the factory the droid patrols seemed to get heavier.
"I thought you said that the factory would be empty," yelled Anakin.
"Yea," yelled Nate over the noise of the engine and the shots being fired from below. "I thought it would be. But it makes sense, where would the droids be made to be put in the star ships."
"Oh," shouted Dan, "now you tell us. You seem to tell us the important stuff after we need to know it."