Chapter 15

~In Vader's Star Destroyer~

Stormtroopers and Imperial officers walked about the ship in anticipation of what is to come. This was the first Jedi sighting they had since Order 66. Considering the troopers were of the 501st, some troopers were skeptical and questioned if hunting down their former Jedi Generals were right. One clone, wearing Phase 2 armor rather than the new Imperial Stormtrooper armor, wandered the barracks.

"Hey Nix, you alright?" One clone asked. Nix glanced over to the clone and nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine." He replied.

"Okay, ready to take down this Jedi traitor?" He asked. Nix had no choice but to obey, the control chips implanted in their heads forced them to obey. He was glad he had his removed once word spread that Fives had died and passed along the information to Captain Rex.

"Yeah. Who is the Jedi?" Nix asked. "A Padawan named 'Kanian Stark'. Says here he murdered his own master and fellow clones. Sick bastard." The clone said as he read off a list of the Jedi's crimes.

'The kid's alive? Here?' Nix was now plagued with questions. His former commander was alive and well. Last he saw of the young Jedi was when he ran from the Dark Lord towards the Twilight.

"Nix, you okay?" He asked. "Huh, yeah, I'm fine Knight. Just thinkin' that's all." Nix replied. He sighed and went to the command room as Vader walked past.

"Uh, Lord Vader, I was wondering if I could be on the attack squad? Sir." Nix asked. The Sith Lord looked at him as his breaths filled the air.

"Granted trooper, prepare for the landing party." Vader said before returning to the Imperial officers as they formed a plan. Nix walked down to the hangar and walked onto a gunship carrying other clone troopers. The door opened as Vader walked in and ordered the ship's pilot to begin their run.

'Don't worry kid, I'm on my way.' Nix thought as he glared at the Sith Lord from under his helmet.

~Swiss HQ~

"So, we snuffed out the war with the Omnics and now we must prepare ourselves for Vader and his stormtroopers." Kanian said as he entered his room. When Overwatch was reinstated, and the 2nd Omnic Crisis was brewing, Kanian moved to the Swiss base along with his gear and things from Gibraltar.

"I have specks on the Twilight on how to build clone armor. It's not invincible, but it will protect you from the blaster bolts." Kanian said giving a case of the clone armor specks to Symmetra.

"Satya, I want you to contact your Vishkar contacts and have them manufacture this for the army and our Agents." "May I ask, why Kanian?" Satya asked.

"If we don't upgrade the armor, then we'll be slaughtered by Vader and his Stormtroopers." Kanian replied. Satya thought for a moment before leaving.

"I hate to say it, but we need the help of Talon. If we are going to push Vader and his army back, then we'll need to unite all factions. That means the Omnics and God AIs." Kanian said walking to the garage that held his ship. He entered and grabbed every weapon he had in his arsenal and returned.

"Now, the troops would need to be retrofitted with these blasters. I have a feeling the pulse rounds would barely make a dent." Kanian said.

"Okay, but who is going to speak with Talon? It's not like they'll help us out of the goodness of their hearts." Jack asked.

"Well, you don't have to ask. We'll join you, but only this once." A voice said as the shimmering form of Sombra appeared.

"My, you need to work on better security." She said with a smirk. "So, you and Talon are going to help?" Kanian asked.

"If this tyrant is going to rule this planet, well that would be bad as we've had plans of doing it so." Sombra said. The doors opened as Reaper and Widowmaker along with a squadron of Talon operatives walked in. The agents aimed their weapons at the terrorists before Kanian held a hand up.

"Do I have your word you will help us defeat Vader and his troops and not do anything to cripple our defenses?" Kanian asked crossing his arms.

"Oui." "Yes, Stark." The two acknowledged. Kanian nodded as he began to give out orders to the assembled groups.

"Miss Volskya is going to help with producing your clone armor and weapons. Along with the ammunition required." Zarya said.

"That fastens the production of needs armor and such." Kanian said. Gene ran in, breathing heavily.

"Gene, calm down. What's gotten into you?" Kanian asked as he steadied the commander.

"Sir, *huff* a gunship has been spotted *huff* heading down to base!" Gene said. "Looks like we'll have to make do for now. Everyone, grab whatever blaster is avaliable. Defend this base. I'll face our esteemed guest." Kanian said walking outside as the gunship landed in an empty field. The blast shields opened as a squadron of troopers ran out and aimed their blasters at the agents and operatives.

"I'll give you one chance to hand over the Jedi. If you don't comply, you shall know the power the Empire has to show." Vader's voice boomed. The agents and operatives were silent as the wind rushed past them. The only noise to be heard was the assembled groups breathing. Widowmaker stood on top on the base with Ana and Hanzo. Genji, Jack, Gene, and everyone else stood read to attack. Kanian stood in front of the assembled groups and pulled his twin sabers off of his belt. Activating them, the blue and green blades ignited.

"You still follow the weak minded path Anakin. I pity you, I only wish I could have helped you. But you chose your side, only another will save you and help you fulfil your destiny." Kanian said before taking his battle stance. Vader calmly stepped forward and activated his crimson blade, the once feared blade that plagued Kanian's dreams now caused no such hesitation.

"Only a fool remains on the dark side." Kanian said before charging. The stormtroopers firing off blaster rounds at the assembled warriors.

'Today, we are not enemies, but brothers and sisters in arms. Facing an enitrely new enemy.' Kanian thought. He glanced to the side to see the agents and operatives alike fighting together.

"Focus on your enemy Stark." Vader's voice said. Kanian looked and blocked a slash from the Sith Lord.

"The Jedi were weak-minded fools, they brought this among themselves." Vader said. "No, you brought this on yourself Skywalker. You chose power instead of your loved ones, your family!" Kanian retored as he dodged another strike.

"The Jedi do not know the power of the dark side. Let me show you Kanian." Vader said making Kanian freeze.

"No Anakin, I know the power of the Dark Side and have feared its ways. Only a fool like yourself continued on that path. If you hadn't been arrogant, Padme would still be alive!" Kanian shouted as he continued his attack.

"How did you know? You were on a planet." Vader asked as he blocked Kanian's attack. "I felt it in the Force, you didn't think I would know that Padme would die? I knew about your relationship. It was your arrogance and ignorance. Her death was your fault." Kanian said making the Sith Lord stop. He took this opportunity to cut off his hand holding his saber, making him kneel.

~Nix~

The trooper hid behind cover as blaster fire from the agents and operatives continued to pound the troopers. Nix didn't kill anyone as he didn't believe the Jedi were evil, but the Empire and their underlings. He glanced over to see a body of one of his comrades on the ground with a blaster hole in his chest. He sighed before standing up to see a few of the agents oblivious to three troopers flanking them.

"Shit!" He said before diving out of his cover and dashing forward. "We got one!" An agents shouted as they noticed the clone running. Nix dodged incoming blaster fire and aimed his gun at his troops.

"Nix! What are you-?" A stormtrooper said before being gunned down by Nix along with the other troopers.

"Traitor!" Knight shouted as he charged forward and punched off the clones helmet. "I am no traitor, this isn't the Republic Knight!" Nix shouted as he tackled his former friend. Knight gasped before punching the clone on his back and tossing him away. Nix glanced up to see a pistol and dived for it. He turned and fired a round into Knight's chest, silencing the stormtrooper.

"Forgive me Knight." Nix said standing up. The agents looked at Nix before raising their weapons. Tracer blinked over and raised her arm up.

"Who're you love?" She asked. "CT-1455, or Nix." He replied. "Well, thanks for the assist. But I will be bringing you in for questioning. For now, help us finish off Vader and his troops." She said. Nix grabbed his helmet and placed it on and grabbed a stray blaster.

"Point me in the right direction ma'am." He said.

~Kanian~

"This is the end Anakin, leave of face death. I hope you are wise enough to know the difference. I don't want to kill me friend, but I will if necessary. To protect my family." Kanian said. Vader growled before standing up and looking to see his troops decimated and the agents and operatives walking forward with their blasters pointed at him.

"Fine, but don't think you've won this Stark." He growled before retreating to his gunship and leaving. Kanian watched as the ship left to the Star Destroyer. He sheathed his blades and hooked them onto his belt as he sighed. He glanced over to see Gene with a smile and Hana. He grabbed the both of them in a hug and laughed in relief.

"Thank god you guys are alright." He said as tears fell down his face. "Did you really mean it by 'family'?" Gene asked.

"Yeah, you're my brother." Kanian replied. The agents ad operatives cheered until Lena walked in.

"I have someone you might want to meet Kanian." She said before moving out of the way to show the clone in his Phase 2 armor. He removed his helmet as he smiled at Kanian.

"Hey kid." Nix said making Kanian gasp and run forward as he latched his arms around the old clone.

"Nix, I thought you died!" Kanian said with a look of happiness. "Thank god the weapons were set to stun. I can see you've grown kid." Nix said.

"You don't know the half of it." Kanian said laughing. Widowmaker, Reaper, and Sombra stood behind the assembled group and sighed. Kanian walked forward and stood in front of them.

"Thank you, Amelie, Gabriel." He said making both of the assassins gasp lightly. "I know who you two are, I know your reasons for hating Overwatch. But, I'd like to have you two on this team again. Talon can be whatever you want, but not a terrorist group please." Kanian pleaded.

"We will, reconsider, your offer." Widowmaker said before turning around and leaving with Sombra and Reaper following close behind. Sombra stopped before turning and waving goodbye as the operatives followed close behind.

"Let's go Sombra." Reaper hissed. The hacker giggled before turning invisible and was gone.

"Are you sure about that Stark?" Jack asked. Kanian wrapped an arm around Hana and sighed. "I think so Jack." He replied.

A/N: Don't worry, there will be more of Vader. Perhaps even some rebels, who knows. But I do hope you enjoyed this chapter and I apologize for the lack of updates, Exams and finals were a bore. Thank you for reading, tata for now!
~Commanderknight145