Jason- We are close to Christmas ladies and gentlemen. I for one cannot wait, especially for when this story comes near the end.
Ahsoka- Congrats on the younglings for getting their crystals, now come the next hard part. Putting the lightsaber together and not getting it blown up.
Jason- Hehehe happened to you Ahsoka?
Ahsoka-…..Of course not, though it happened to a friend of mine.
Jason- What's the name?
Ahsoka-…(takes off)
Jason- Hey! You're supposed to do the disclaimer!
Gir- I'll do it! Jason or AVP5 and General Herbison don't own anything of Star Wars or DC universe, just their OC. I like to make Waffles!
Jason-….yeah, well um enjoy the chapter everyone.
Old Enemies
The Crucible (Ahsoka's pov)
I was at the cockpit on the ship piloting it with Isamu nearby looking out of the viewport. The kids were all resting up as we were heading back to Coruscant. I was glad this mission didn't take so long. I was worried that this mission was going to take a lot of time that we would miss Christmas.
I'm glad also the mission turned out well without any signs of trouble, "Soooo how long do you think it will take for the kids to put their lightsabers together?"
I thought about that and knew it would take time for some of them, but I knew they would learn to put their sabers together eventually, "It will take time, but in the end all the hard work will be worth it,"
Isamu smiled and looked out into space, "You know, why don't we show them how to put it together? Or if you want I can fly the ship, while you teach them,"
I figured that would be best, but I would require some help. I checked the ship and smiled when I found who I was looking for, "Thanks Isamu, you do know how to fly the ship right?"
Isamu rolled his eyes and sat on the pilot seat, "Yeah I remember and I remember to look both ways before crossing the stop signs,"
I stared at Isamu who smiled at me, "No one likes a smartass Isamu,"
I left the room and headed towards where the kids are with a little surprise for them.
Training room (Jake's pov)
Liana, Barriss, and I were talking about how we got our crystals, while the others were discussing about their success in getting their crystals. Liana getting hers first was pretty cool and Barriss I was happy that she helped Ganodi get her saber. Getting mine was okay, though I was glad that Katooni was okay, along with the others.
Katooni walked over towards us and sat down next to me, "Hey mind if I join you guys?"
"Sure, so Katooni we heard Jake, and Petro saved you. Were you scared?" Barriss asked.
"Well a little yeah, but not as scared as climbing a kriffen mountain to get my crystal," Katooni was though really scared of being trapped in that cave if Jake and Petro didn't come to her aid, "Still thank you Jake for not leaving,"
I nodded, "I told you I wouldn't go anywhere. I was glad also Petro came back to help,"
Liana huffed and crossed her arms, "I still think he's an arrogant jerk,"
Petro walked over towards us as he overheard the last part Liana said, "Who's an arrogant jerk?"
Liana was about to repeat what she said, but I stopped her by covering her mouth, "No one forget it. So what color lightsaber do you think your sabers will be?"
"Well I wouldn't mine being green," Zatt said hoping his lightsaber color would be green.
"I don't care what color it is, I'm just glad I got my lightsaber crystal, thanks to you Barriss," Ganodi said thanking Barriss again.
"No need to thank me Ganodi and I want mine to be blue," Barriss said hoping her lightsaber color is blue.
"Hey does anyone know when we'll make our lightsaber?" Liana asked wanting to make her lightsaber already.
The doors slide open and in came Mom, "Right now," We got up and kept quiet while mom talked, "You all have successfully passed the Gathering and harvested your crystals. For that I say congratulations again,"
I looked around and noticed grandpa wasn't here, "Hey mom um sorry Master Tano where is grandpa?"
Mom smiled and cleared her throat, "He's flying the ship and as for making the lightsabers we will start now. First let me introduce to you all to the architecture and designer of the lightsabers, Master Huyang,"
We looked over as the doors opened. We saw an old looking dark metal, rusty brown color droid with a tool belt around his waist. The droid was different from the ones I have seen before and I could tell many of the other younglings have never seen a droid like this one before.
"So these are them?" Mom nodded her head as Master Huyang looked at the kids, "A little young, but then again it's been ten years since the Forever Empire attacked the Jedi almost wiping out all the future Jedi. So I shouldn't be surprise they are all young,"
"Um who is this guy?" Liana asked.
Mom explained everything, "This is Master Huyang. He is in charge of helping younglings make their lightsabers and lives here on the Crucible. His ship left before the Forever Empire could destroy it and has been in hiding till Master Kento Marek found it,"
"That's right young lady and they all passed the Gathering?" Mom nodded her head again, "I see, that is impressive, and at a young age too,"
"But he's a droid, you expect us to learn from a droid," Ganodi spoke behind us and crossed her arms.
Master Huyang didn't like that at all, but kept his cool, "Young lady for many years I have been on this ship, teaching many Jedi before you, and I will continue teaching many Jedi after you. Call me what you want, but inside my memory banks, I contain a record of every lightsaber ever made,"
"It's true," Mom began defending Master Huyang, "He has been around as much as Master Yoda has and has helped create many lightsabers for many Jedi. Even yours truly,"
"Wow, so you made this one?" Barriss took out the one mom gave her long ago.
Master Huyang examined it and recognized it, "This was made by Barriss Offee, how did you come into possession of this child?"
"Oh mommy gave it to me," Master Huyang looked confused till mom pointed to herself.
"Barriss gave it to me to give to my daughter long ago. I gave it to her, but she also wanted to have her own saber as well," Mom explained.
"I see, well you are very lucky child. Barriss Offee, was a great Jedi, and a wise one as well for someone so young," Master Huyang turned to the other younglings and saw two kids that he saw looked like Ahsoka, "Yours as well?"
Mom nodded her head, "Yes sir, I hope you don't mind me bringing them here,"
"None at all, it is an honor to be helping your children," Master Huyang focused back on the task at hand, "Now then as you know a lightsaber is a Jedi's only true all, but how do they work? Yes you have the crystals, but they are useless unless you give them life," Master Huyang turns to Ganodi, "Do you know how to even use the Force within the crystal?"
Ganodi shook her head, "No,"
"No?" Master Huyang said sarcastically, "Then I suggest you ask a question a droid cannot answer,"
Mom smiled and approached us, "Listen to Master Huyang and he will help you learn how to make your own lightsabers. From the material you will need to put your saber together, to how in your mind it will look like,"
"In our mind?" Gungi asked in his native tongue.
"You'll be using the Force on how your lightsaber will look like, how it will feel in your hand, and once you have that image then you will be able to make your lightsaber," Mom explained as Master Huyang nodded.
"Agreed, it must be unique, just as each of you are unique as well," many of us smiled as we agreed, "Now then shall we begin?"
Meanwhile (Normal pov)
As the ship the Crucible headed back home to Coruscant, a ship appeared quietly as it spotted the Jedi cruiser. The ship was dark and it was halfway from the Jedi ship so the passengers onboard don't know they are being followed. Onboard the ship several figures were at the cockpit spotting the ship.
Onboard the ship was several different species of people. A Theelin woman, Trandoshan male, a droid, male human, a blue skin male duro, and a hooded female figure who was standing next to a masked figure as they watched through the viewport as they got a lock on the Jedi cruiser.
"That's the ship all right, shall we blow it?" The Trandoshan asked.
"No," the Duro said as he moved his large hat from his face revealing himself to be Cad Bane, "There's a Jedi on that ship who we will need alive to get information,"
The hooded woman removed her hood revealing herself to be Aurra Sing, "Not to mention the crystals they have, which we can use to make lightsabers,"
The masked figure got up and thought about their next move, "Open fire, make sure to damage the ship enough that they cannot escape,"
"I still think we should blast the ship than capture one Jedi," The Trandoshan said as he had the weapons locked on the ship.
"Relax Bossk this won't take long. Heck it won't be a challenge, word is the ship has only one Jedi, and the rest little younglings," the human next to Bossk said, which made Bossk smile.
"Well then that changes everything," Bossk turns to the masked figure, "Hey Boba can we kill the children?"
The figure removed his mask revealing himself to be Boba Fett, "Not all of them,"
The Crucible (Ahsoka's pov)
I was watching the kids work on their lightsabers as Master Huyang had brought up a diagram on how to make a lightsaber. The kids all sat down and used the Force to interlock the parts of the lightsaber.
I saw Liana, Jake, and Barriss had little trouble doing this since it came natural to them. All that training I gave them paid off. It took them a while, but with a little patient they did fine. The others had trouble making their lightsabers, but I noticed Petro had finished making his own.
"Finished," this caused the others minus my kids to lose focus on making their sabers.
"What's the rush Petro?" Zatt asked as Petro showed off his lightsaber.
"If I was around during the Forever Empire's reign I would have challenge that emperor Markoneous and beat him," Petro imagined himself fighting against the former leader of the Forever Empire.
The girls chuckled as I rolled my eyes. Master Huyang walked over and extended his hand, "May I?" Petro handed him his lightsaber and Master Huyang examined it seeing the problem, "You're not going to beat anyone with this, unless you want to blow up,"
"What?" Petro asked wondering what was wrong.
I walked over and examined it, "You put some of the parts backwards and placed some of them in not the right order,"
"Master Tano is right, most likely if you try to use this it will blow up," Master Huyang handed Petro his lightsaber back.
"Finished!" We turned around and saw my kids had finished with their lightsabers.
"How is this Master Huyang?" Liana, Barriss, and Jake showed their lightsabers to Master Huyang who looked surprised.
"Well now this is impressive. You got all the parts in the right order and it only took you…15 minutes?" Master Huyang was shocked and figured it had to be a new record.
"Well I taught them well," I was very proud of my kids as they finished their sabers.
"Thanks mom," Liana said thanking me and sticking her tongue out at Petro who got a little ticked.
"Can we show our sabers to grandpa?" Barriss asked.
I nodded, "Yes, just be careful with them," Barriss and Liana took off except for Jake, "Not going with them Jake?"
Jake shook his head, "No thanks I think I'll wait here for the others to finish,"
I knew Jake wanted to wait for Katooni to finish. I shook my head, but smiled. He's just like his father. I just hope that things for him go better than it did with me and Ichiro when we got together. All the things we went through is something I hope these kids and my own don't go through.
As I went to help the others the ship suddenly rocked, "What the," I activated my communicator to talk to Isamu, "Isamu what's going on?"
"Um Ahsoka it looks like we got company," Isamu explained as he tried to get the ship away from the attack, "Looks like someone is attacking us. Can't I.D the ship, but I figure it's not friendly,"
I turned to the kids and knew I had to get them to safety, "Okay listen up gather your things and follow me," I activated my communicator again, "Isamu find Liana and Barriss. Get them to the cockpit and make sure no one gets in,"
"Got it kid," I turned to Master Huyang.
"Master you coming?" Master Huyang nodded.
"Who do you think it is?" I shook my head unsure on who is attacking us.
"I don't know, but whoever it is picked the wrong ship to attack,"
(Normal pov)
The enemy ship managed to pull the Jedi ship towards them using grappling hooks. They then docked with the ship's airlocks and blew the door open allowing the enemy to board the ship. Cad Bane, Aurra Sing, and Boba Fett entered the ship first followed by their allies.
The human Dengar, the Trandoshan Bossk, the Theelin Latts Razzi, and the droid Boba put together C-21Highsinger. Along with them several pirates that used to work for Hondo, till they quit and joined up with Boba's group.
"Listen up we'll split into three group. Aurra you take your men to find the younglings and Jedi, Bane get to the cockpit and make sure our passengers don't try to escape, and I'll head to the engine room to shut the ship down," Boba said explaining his plan.
"Listen up kid you don't tell me what to do and the only reason I joined up for this mission is because I'm being paid," Cad Bane said not liking taking orders from Boba Fett.
"If you don't like my plan then get lost Bane," Boba aimed his double blasters at Bane who took out his blasters as well.
"Boys relax, we're in this together remember? Now let's get on with this so we can get out of here," Aurra Sing managed to calm both men down as they nodded.
"Fine, but remember don't kill the Jedi. Anyone else, get rid of them," Bane and the men nodded as they took off to go to the cockpit.
(Ahsoka's pov)
I led the kids towards the holding room where I knew they would be safe. As we headed towards the room I sensed something and had the kids go into another room. They hid in the room, while I hid under the floor and stayed quiet.
I looked up and saw it was Aurra Sing, a human male and a female Theelin, "Hey Aurra do you know who the Jedi is?" The human man asked.
"Not sure, but I heard it's a Jedi Knight. Shouldn't be hard to take down after all I used to be one of them," I kept quiet and kept Aurra from sensing me. Last thing I wanted was to fight with the kids nearby.
"Why do we need the Jedi anyways? Don't we have enough for the plan to work?" The female Theelin asked.
"Yes, but with the Jedi we'll get what we need, and make the plan work more easily," Aurra said as she led her comrades down the hall towards another room.
Once I sensed they were gone I got up and checked on the kids, "Guys quickly follow me,"
As we moved away we stopped for a bit as I checked to see if anyone was around, "What do we do?" Katooni asked.
"I say we fight," Petro suggested.
"That's not a good idea," Jake said disagreeing with the idea.
"He's right, I need to get you kids to safety," I saw the hallway was clear, "Come on,"
I led the kids towards the holding room and had the kids go inside, "What do we do now?"
"Here's the plan, you guys stay here, and I'll go help Isamu take the bad guys out," I said explaining the plan to the kids.
"What? Alone?" Ganodi had a look of surprise by what I said.
"Master there's too many of them. Let us help," Petro said as the others minus Jake agreed with him.
"Mom can handle these guys. She's stronger than she looks and so is grandpa," Jake said defending his mom and grandpa.
"Jake's right, now please stay here, keep the doors locked, and Master Huyang keep them safe please," Master Huyang nodded.
"I will Master Tano," I turn to Jake as he nodded his head.
"Kick their butts mom," I smiled.
"I will," I left the room as it closed behind me with the lock activating.
(Normal pov)
Cad Bane and the pirates he was with headed to the cockpit to keep the Jedi from contacting their friends. As they got close to where the bridge was they spotted two children running. Bane shot his blaster that hit the wall and caused the kids to stop just inches from the bridge.
"Well know look what we have here boys," Cad Bane saw it was two Togruta children, both girls, one older than the other, and the oldest hid the youngest behind her, "Why don't you be two good little kids and come with us quietly,"
"Leave us alone," the oldest Togruta girl took out her lightsaber and activated it revealing a green bright blade.
The pirates and Bane laughed at the child's efforts, "Suit yourself," Bane aimed his gun at the girls and then felt something familiar about the Jedi girl with the lightsaber, "Hey kid, what's your name?"
"My name is Liana Tano Ishida and my mother is Ahsoka Tano," Cad Bane soon froze as he realized that this child was the Jedi Tano's kid, which made her.
"And the granddaughter of Isamu Ishida," Isamu stepped out of the bridge as the girls smiled seeing their grandpa. They hid behind him as he was in his soul reaper outfit with his zanpakuto in hand, "Hey there,"
Cad Bane began to back away as he got scared by Isamu. As he remembered how powerful Isamu is and how dangerous this guy is, "No-not you again,"
Isamu soon recognized the bounty hunter, "Hey you're that guy with the big hat I met on Tatooine ten years ago. How are ya? You lied to me about the water,"
"Hey Bane what's up? Why you scared of this old man?" One of the pirates asked.
"Yes Bane, why are you scared?" Isamu asked with a smirk on his face.
Cad Bane put his blaster away and took off, "Screw this I'm gone!"
Cad Bane took off running as his men looked confused. They faced Isamu and charged at him. Isamu smiled as the kids closed their eyes. Isamu moved his sword to the side quickly and then the men suddenly stopped. They froze as if Isamu caused them to freeze. One of the men groaned and fell to the ground. The rest soon fell as well as Isamu defeated them all without even trying.
"Too bad these guys are too slow. Otherwise they would have seen how I took them down at high speed," Isamu kneeled down before the girls and pet their heads, "You two okay?"
Liana and Barriss nodded, "Grandpa, mommy needs your help,"
Isamu closed his eyes and smiled, "I wouldn't worry. Your mommy can take care of herself, still better I keep an eye on your mom just in case. Go in the cockpit and lock the doors. Don't let anyone, but your mom, me, or the others in okay?"
The girls nodded as Isamu took off to go find Ahsoka and the kids.
(Jake's pov)
We waited in the holding room waiting for my mom to come back. I could tell the others were worried. I knew why they were worried since they were worried my mom couldn't beat the enemy on her own. I knew she could so I sat down near the door and waited for mom to come back.
"Jake, how can you be so calm?" Katooni asked as she sat down next to me, "Aren't you worried about your mom?"
I nodded, "I am, but my mom can handle herself. She was taught by my dad and grandpa how to fight in our world. The people there are stronger and more dangerous than the bad guys here,"
"Really?" Ganodi asked as she sat down next to me and the others approached me.
"In my world we deal with super power criminals every day. My grandparents used to fight monsters, especially one who was a demon," the others were in awe by what I was telling them, "My parents even fought Markoneous's evil clone Mark IV who tried to take over our world. My parents defeated him and helped save the world so many times. If anyone can beat these guys it's my grandpa and my mom,"
"Whoa, your family is amazing," Zatt said amazed by how cool my family is.
Gungi and Byph spoke at the same time in their own languages, "You're pretty lucky,"
I shook my head, "I'm not lucky, I'm blessed to have a family like mine, and I hope we make it back in time for Christmas,"
Ganodi and Katooni looked sad, "You're lucky to be spending a holiday like yours back home,"
I knew these guys wouldn't be able to celebrate Christmas in this world since they don't know what it is or would celebrate it. It made me feel sad that my friends wouldn't be able to celebrate the holiday, unless.
"Hey when this is over why don't you guys come over for Christmas?" The others looked surprised.
"I don't know Jake, would your family mind? And would the council mind?" Katooni asked.
"Sure, my mom I'm sure would convince them somehow," I knew my mom would find a way to get the council to let the others come over, "And my family wouldn't mind you guys coming over,"
"Thanks Jake, that's if we make it out of here," Petro said a little worried about celebrating too early since they haven't gotten out of here yet.
"We will have a little faith guys,"
(Normal pov)
Aurra Sing and her group met up with Boba Fett and his group as they assess the situation, "We searched the ship and couldn't find those brats. I figure the Jedi and them are locked in the holding room,"
Boba nodded in agreement, "Shouldn't be too hard. I haven't heard from Bane. Think the Jedi contacted some help before locking themselves in the holding room?"
"Who knows, all I know is that there is no way out of that room," Aurra and Boba made their way towards the holding room, till they saw Cad Bane running by, "Bane, what happened? Where's your men?"
"Screw this mission I quit. There is not enough money in the galaxy to make me fight that guy and his insane super powered family," Cad Bane took off running as the others seemed confused.
"Forget Bane, let's get in that room," Latts said as she turned around the Jedi appeared kicking her in the face knocking her out.
Bossk and Dengar tried to shoot her, but the Jedi deflected the blasters hitting both men in the shoulders. C-21 Highsinger shot the Jedi, but the Jedi ducked and used the force to send the droid flying and smacking into the wall hard. Boba and Aurra turned to the Jedi who they recognized.
"Ahsoka Tano, we meet again," Aurra said glad to see the Jedi again after their last encounter.
"Aurra Sing, I see you haven't changed much. Still as ugly and pale as always," Ahsoka turned to Boba who didn't look happy, "Boba, I see you cut your hair. Such a shame you looked better with it,"
"I remember you Jedi. You and that other Jedi cost me my chance of getting revenge against Mace Windu," Boba took out his blasters as he aimed it at Ahsoka, "If you Jedi had gotten rid of Markoneous I would have gotten my revenge on Mace Windu,"
Ahsoka sighed in annoyance, "Again with that. Revenge would not give you any satisfaction Boba and blaming us won't solve anything,"
"I should kill you now," Boba put his blasters away, "But using you to kill your Jedi friends will be better,"
"Surrender Tano or else," Ahsoka shook her head smiling.
"I just took out four of your best, what makes you think you two will be any better?" Ahsoka activated her two lightsabers.
"Because if you don t," Aurra Sing took out a small device revealing the hologram form of an adult Lux Bonteri, "Then he will die,"
I gasped seeing it was Lux. I haven't seen him in 10 years. They caught him somehow. How? "Surprised?" Boba asked with a cocky smile, "We caught him on Onderon since he became a senator. He also helped save some Jedi from the extermination long ago so we know how good a friend he is to the Jedi,"
Lux helped save some Jedi? I couldn't believe Lux risked his life to help the Jedi. I thought he didn't like all Jedi when we first met. He didn't mind me, but I thought he still didn't like other Jedi. Now I need to make a choice to save his life or let him die.
"If anything happens to Boba or I then he will die. So Jedi, what's your choice?" Aurra said giving me my only two options, "Surrender and we'll leave your friends alone or watch your friend die,"
I sighed and then saw Isamu nearby. He saw me and wanted to help. I shook my head motioning for him not to, but I made it seem like I was saying no to the bounty hunters. I deactivated my lightsabers and threw them at Aurra who caught them.
"Fine, let's go," Aurra smiled as the others woke up.
"Take our Jedi friends and let's head back to Carlac," As they put the handcuffs on me I placed a small tracker under my glove and let the bounty hunters take me to the ship. I knew Isamu would come help me and I just hope he gets the kids to safety first.
(Normal pov)
As they took the Jedi away, Aurra approached Boba, "When we're distance away detonate the bombs you placed in the engine room,"
Boba nodded as they headed back to the ship. As they did Isamu appeared and used flashstep to appear in the engine room. He found the bombs and whistled, "That's a lot of bombs," Isamu thought of this carefully and knew what to do, "Okay Isamu if you're going to do this we need to do this safely,"
Meanwhile
Cad Bane got on a ship that he stole from the others as he decided he wasn't going to stick around. He knew better than to be around people like Isamu after last time. How his sister almost killed Bane, how Marrissa used him as a slave, and how he almost got killed while working for Marrissa.
"This is the last time I deal with those freaks," Bane took off in his ship and headed off. He got away from the ship and activated the hyperdrive. Once he got out of hyperspace he sighed in relief as he was glad he got away. As he did he hear something beeping. He looked out through the viewport and saw bombs attached to his ship, "Son of a-
Hehehe do I know how to make a chapter end with a bang huh? Well my children what did you think of the chapter? Ahsoka did well, but couldn't risk Lux getting hurt. Such a shame huh? And think Talsein and Katalia will get along in the future? General says 'Not a chance in hell' well it's not what he said, but I assume it's wha the was thinking.
Please leave some reviews, just nothing negative. If you didn't like it then don't leave a review. Also check out some of General Herbison's stories too in case many of you don't remember who the Forever Empire is and how there is less Jedi in the galaxy, plus on how Ahsoka came to the DC earth. Take care everyone and see you all next time.