Author's Note: Well, I'm finally finishing this story! Don't worry, there's a lot more to come!
The Twelfth Brother clashed blades with Kanan and Ezra as Vader did the same with Ahsoka.
"Why is it we can never keep a base for long?" exclaimed Ezra over the clashing of blades.
"Yeah," said Kanan, "and this inquisitor seems… different. Run!"
Kanan and Ezra took off running toward the Phantom as Chopper lowered the ramp. Meanwhile, Ahsoka dueled Vader.
"I will tell you again," said Vader coldly, "join me and the Empire, or die."
"Sorry, Skyguy, I've chosen my path," said Ahsoka.
"Then your fate is sealed," replied Vader.
Ahsoka took off running toward the Phantom, which Kanan and Ezra had successfully boarded. She jumped onto the ramp just as it rose to close. The Phantom took off and went into space.
Meanwhile on the Star Destroyer Relentless, Admiral Ozzel watched as the battle, consisting of the Ghost, and several A-Wings, raged on.
"Sir," said a captain, "Lord Vader requests a pickup."
"Send a shuttle immediately," replied Ozzel.
Back on the surface, rebel soldiers, officers, and pilots struggled to evacuate. After a long time of defending, the last CR-90 Corvette left the surface of Atollon. The rebels passed the blockade and jumped into hyperspace.
"They escaped," said Ozzel.
Vader entered the bridge. "Yes, but I think we have found someone to catch them. Admiral Thrawn recently devastated a rebel cell at Batonn, and is now a Grand Admiral. I think he might be the right man to defeat our rebels."
"The Chiss?! He's, well, not human," questioned Ozzel.
"The academy may have tolerated your xenophobia, but I do not," said Vader coldly.
"Yes, my apologies," said Ozzel.
Meanwhile, in the communication chamber, the Twelfth Brother contacted Emperor Palpatine. "My emperor, the rebels have been driven from Atollon, are on the run."
"Yes, good work. I have faith that, in time, you will be powerful enough to replace Lord Vader. He is weak and fragile, and is no longer a worthy apprentice. You, on the other hand, have great potential," said Palpatine.
"I trust your judgement. I will not fail you, Master."
The Twelfth Brother left the chamber and went to receive his next objective from Lord Vader.