Author's Note: Here's the next chapter in my fanfic. What kind of situation could be brewing? And how will the Jedi deal with it? Read on and find out. Also this chapter will introduce my original character so I hope you guys like him. Without further delay, here's chapter three.
Chapter Three: A New Player
Anakin and Ahsoka walked into the war room where they see Jedi Masters Mace Windu, Plo Koon, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. "So what's the situation?" Anakin asked them.
"We've intercepted a partial transmission from General Grievous to Count Dooku" Mace Windu replied. "We managed to decode most of it and we believe it details a separatist attack on a Republic base on this planetoid." A hologram of a small planet appeared on the holo grid.
"If the separatists were to destroy that base, then they would have an opening to attack multiple key Republic worlds, including Naboo" Obi-Wan continues.
"Anakin, I want you, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka to take a battalion of clones along with three cruisers to the planetoid" Mace Windu says. "There you will reinforce the clones already at the base and stop this separatist attack."
"Who is the Jedi General in charge of the defense of that base?" Ahsoka asked.
"The base's defense fleet is currently commanded by Jedi master Damon Frost. You will join his troops and repel the attack" Plo Koon said. Anakin and Ahsoka were surprised by this. They had both heard of Master Frost but neither had met him before. He was supposedly ranked among the most powerful Jedi in the order. There were even rumors he could beat Master Windu in a light saber duel, though the rumors were unconfirmed. Anakin and Ahsoka knew that if a Jedi of that caliber was personally overseeing the base's defenses, then the situation must be serious.
"We don't know exactly when the attack will occur but we believe it will be within the next three rotations" Obi-Wan said.
"Well then we'd better hurry" Anakin stated. He, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan then said their goodbyes to Mace Windu and made their way to the hanger. There, they took a gunship up to a Republic cruiser orbiting Coruscant. The three of them walked onto the bridge where they met up with Captain Rex, Commander Cody, and Admiral Yularen. They all greeted each other and prepared to get underway.
"Well we'd better get going if we're gonna reinforce Master Frost in time" Anakin said.
"Agreed, initiate hyper drive" Admiral Yularen replied.
"Going to light speed" one of the deck officers says. After they are in hyperspace, Obi-Wan turned to Anakin and Ahsoka.
"It will be a few hours until we get there, why don't you two get some rest? You may need it" Obi-Wan said. Anakin and Ahsoka agreed and headed to their quarters.
"So what do you think about working with Master Frost, Skyguy?" Ahsoka asked Anakin once they get to their quarters. Anakin turned towards her and grabbed her, kissing her on the lips. She kissed him back and they were like that for a few seconds.
"I think I will be glad to have the opportunity to fight alongside a Jedi of his caliber" Anakin replied after they broke apart. Ahsoka agreed with his statement and the two of them laid down to rest for the upcoming battle.
After about two and a half hours, Anakin's comlink beeped, waking him and Ahsoka up. "What?" he said when he answered his comlink.
"We're nearing the system. We will emerge from hyperspace in about twenty minutes" Admiral Yularen said.
"Alright, we'll be right there" Anakin replied, then ended the transmission. "Come on Snips, we gotta go."
"Sure thing Skyguy" Ahsoka said, then the two of them made their way to the bridge.
They arrived on the bridge, nodded to Obi-Wan, and waited for the ship to emerge from hyperspace. After several minutes had passed, one of the deck crew announced they had arrived at the system and were coming out of hyperspace. The three Jedi cruisers then came out of hyperspace in the middle of a huge battle. Out of the view port, they say five Republic cruisers and a few support ships attempting to fight off the vastly larger Separatist fleet which was engaging them. Immediately, all the crew were alert and at their stations.
"Status report!" Admiral Yularen called out.
"Looks like the Separatists have already arrived, Admiral! They're launching a massive assault against General Frost's ships" one of the deck officers said.
"We have to help them!" Ahsoka shouted.
"We have the element of surprise, we can out flank them" Anakin replied. "Prepare to launch fighters and bombers. Bring us up behind those Separatist Frigates and we'll blow them away!" As he said this, he and Ahsoka were already making their way to the turbo lift to head for the hanger.
They arrived in the hanger just as the first wave of fighters was preparing to launch. "Come on Snips, let's go!" Anakin shouted as he got into his Jedi Starfighter.
"Right away Master!" She replied as she got into her own fighter. They launched from the hanger and joined several squadrons of ARC-170 and V-19 Starfighters as well as Y-Wing bombers. They made their way towards the Separatist ships, who appeared to have noticed them as the Separatist frigates started firing at them.
"Watch out for those Vulture Droids!" Anakin said to his squadron. "Gold Squadron, target that command ship! If we can take it out, the droids will be in disarray!"
"Right away general!" one of the clone pilots replied and the Y-Wings broke off to attack the Separatist command ship.
"The rest of you, let's give them some cover!" Anakin shouted and the fighters began to engage the Vulture Droids. After several minutes of intense battle, the bombers were finally in position to attack the droid command ship.
"We're in position, beginning attack run!" one of the pilots said. The Y-Wing squadron flew along the top of the Separatist cruiser aiming for the bridge. "We're in range, bombs away!" The bombers launched their proton bombs and successfully destroyed the bridge of the Separatist command ship. "Yeah! We got 'em!" All the clones started cheering.
"All right, good job men" Anakin said. "Now let's focus on that next ship." Before he could do anything, however, he received a transmission from Obi-Wan.
"Anakin, we need you and Ahsoka back here now" he said. "We've picked up droid boarding craft headed for General Frost's command ship. We need to take the gunships and go help him."
"Sure thing Obi-Wan" Anakin replied. "Come on, Snips."
"Right away Master" Ahsoka said.
The two of them then turned their ships around and headed back to the Resolute. They landed their ships in the hanger where they saw clones loading into several gunships. Anakin and Ahsoka got out of their fighters and met up with Obi-Wan who was coordinating the clones. The three of them then got into one of the gunships just as it was about to take off. The gunships left the hanger and flew through the battle to General Frost's flagship. Anakin and Ahsoka noticed several droid boarding ships lodged in the top of the Jedi Cruiser as they landed in the hanger.
"Come on, this way!" Anakin shouted as he got out of the gunship. He ran towards the turbo lift to the bridge. Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, and the clones quickly followed him and they made their way to the bridge.
They arrived at the bridge where they saw a massive battle taking place. They immediately attacked the droids from behind as they were engaged with the clones on the bridge. Through the battle Anakin saw a blue light saber slashing through the droids, but he could not see its owner clearly. He figured it must be Master Frost. The battle continued for several minutes before the Jedi and the clones destroyed the last of the droids on the bridge. Anakin was just cutting down the last of the battle droids when he heard someone speak up from behind him.
"Well Master Kenobi, Master Skywalker. It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I am Master Frost, thanks for saving my ship."
Anakin turned around to greet Master Frost and what he saw made him jump back in horror. There, standing before him in Jedi robes and with a blue light saber in his hand, was the man from his dream.
Author's Note: Well I hope you guys don't mind another minor cliffhanger. So what is going to happen and how will Anakin react to seeing the face from his dream? You will have to wait and see. Until next time. Thanks for reading and please don't forget to review.