The Forced Rider 555 Chapter 7

(Okay so I watched some more Star Wars the clone wars, some Rebels and reading some fan fiction relating to this chapters story. So without further a due.

I OWN NOTHING!)

:Chapter start:

Uncharted Planet-Two days after the Republic Crusier almost crashed-Med Bay.

Junk Wolf twitched as he opened his eyes, to find himself lying down on a bed facing a roof he did not recognise. He started to rise to find that he was bare-chested without any scares his black metal mechanical arm that goes from his finger tips to just past his shoulder. His facial markings appearing to twitch as he sat up to find Ahsoka asleep on a chair near him with the door open, where he saw some surviving clones guarding the Med Bay, as he notices them aiming their weapons on him, he just waved before kicking Ahsoka's shin.

Ahsoka jumped with her light sabre drawn, "Don't move you have been placed under arrest by the Jedi Order."

Junk Wolf scratched his head before he asks, "Where is my belt?"

Ahsoka twitched as she asks, "The first thing you ask is where is your Belt, not where are you?"

"I am in a Republic Medbay," Junk wolf answered before pulling out a shirt from nowhere, to Ahsoka's shock, and he says as putting his shirt back on, "I want my belt back, and once I get it back I will go home. The Republic or the Separatist will never see me again."

Ahsoka looked at him strangely and says, "You are a war criminal!"

"I was a hired mercenary," Junk Wolf admitted, "Them backstabbing me after stealing from me and that whole Hutt fiasco, I now own a planet of my choosing. How does that make me a criminal?"

"You took over a planet," Ahsoka answered her answer was straight to the point and limited.

"I was there for a day," Junk Wolf replied before adding, "reprogrammed a couple thousand battle droids to act as cheap labour for a dying farming community before having to leave, because Grevious 'stole' a friend," Ahsoka stepped back due to Junk Wolf's annoyance, "Top it off, I stick to staying at my little hidey hole away from a pointless war!"

Junk Wolf's loud exclaimation caused the clone troopers to aim for Junk Wolf's head while Ahsoka questioned, "What do you mean Pointless? People are dying!" Junk Wolf shook his head before sitting down and staying silent. Ahsoka stepped back before taking a seat and saying, "Master Luminara has been in contact with the Republic and they are sending a Senator and General Skywalker."

Junk Wolf covered his eyes with his organic arm before asking, "And I should care, why?"

"The Leader of Volocitus has requested all leaders to join him for dinner," Ahsoka answered not noticing Junk Wolf's eyes widened behind his arm, "and I quote, 'The annoying brat who landed the ship using ancient techniques.' So Master Luminara and Master Skywalker want to know how you are known on a planet that did not exist?"

Junk Wolf sighs and says, "Volocitus is an Isolationist culture, basically they cut themselves off from the rest of the Universe but still know what is happening in the galaxy to make decisions in the event that they decide to make their presence known."

Ahsoka then questions, "So they saw the Republic is at war and decided to aid us?"

Junk Wolf shook his head in the negative before saying, "Their culture was founded to avoid war," Ahsoka's eyes widened, "They are semi immortal, can live a couple thousand years before reaching old age. Though don't make any assumptions on their culture," Ahsoka looked at him strangely at the advice.

Master Luminara arrived with her clone escort holding a pair of hand binders, "Junk Wolf I am afraid that you are to be bound as we meet with Senator Amadala and Knight Skywalker."

Junk Wolf sighs and says, "Great, the guy I humiliated and a Senator I have met," before letting a clone cuff him behind his back, "Well let's get this over with, I have to get home and enjoy my retirement," before being shoved forward out of the Medbay.

They walked through the damaged hallways until they reach the top hanger where they see a Nabuian Shuttle arrive, from it came out a R2D2, Senator Amadala, her golden Service droid and finally General Skywalker himself.

Skywalker spotted His student and straight up asked her, "Are you hurt? Where is that Sith?"

Junk Wolf blinked at that before smirking and saying, "He is in the brig," Skywalker nods at that before bowing to Master Luminara and stomping off. Once he was out of ear shot Junk Wolf laughed barely able to breath, before he asks, "Okay whose idea was it to not tell him how I look?"

Ahsoka rubbed her face before saying, "We gave the council a full description."

Junk Wolf laughs and says, "Well someone should tell him to listen more, unless no one in the Jedi temple believed that a sixteen year old beat a knight," getting disbelieving looks from everyone. Junk Wolf looked at them in confusion, "What? That is how old I am. Anyway, I would say that it was nice to meet you face to face, but we have already met."

Senator Amadala bowed slightly before saying, "Well thank you for saving my life. I probably would not be here if you had not."

Junk Wolf shrugged his shoulders before saying, "I was hired to keep that ship intact, you dying would have resulted in the Republic opening fire," he completely did not care as his nose twitched and he says, "Interesting perfume, flowers and a subtle hint of the desert," that got everyone to look confused while the good Senator had the decency to blush. Junk Wolf spoke, "Can we just get this over with, I need to get my stuff back so I can go home."

Master Luminara replies with, "You are a prisoner of war, after this you will be taken to Corasaunt and be judged for your crimes."

"War Crimes?" Junk Wolf questioned, "Slight problem with that, has the Republic declared the Seperatist as its own governing body that can legally be fought?" everyone looked at him confused, "I mean, so far every chance to end the war peacefully has been ignored, and the Seperatist have been declared an extremist group, and by the current laws of the Republic," he revealed both hands with the binders around his right hand and not his robotic left as he says, "I am free to do as I please," the Master Jedi was about to speak when Junk Wolf added, "Plus, I am not force sensitive," as he wiggled his fingers with amusement.

Junk Wolf then found a pile of crates that allowed him to lift his feet up and recline himself before closing his eyes and taking a nap. The senator looked to the golden droid before asking, "Is what he said true, C3PO?"

C3PO answered with, "Unfortunatly I do not have that knowledge," before R2D2 wheeled over and beeped causing C3PO to sharply turn to the Astromech and shout, "What do you mean he was telling the truth?" R2D2 beeped and whirred, "What do you mean that the bylaws exonerate him?" after getting a reply from the blue droid, C3PO turned to the Senator and Jedi, "Apparently the up to date laws of the Republic still has a bylaw from the time of when the Senate was founded, in this case a mercenary is only guilty of war crimes in the event that their actions resulted in treason."

Master Luminara closed her eyes before stating, "I am afraid that if it is true that he is not force sensitive then the Jedi will have no say in his judgement."

Ahsoka then asks, "So if we prove that he can use the force," she found a clump of metal at her feet before picking it up and throwing at a napping Junk Wolf.

The result was it smacking into Junk Wolf's face causing him to fall over and shout, "What the hell is wrong with you. I was enjoying a good nap before we meet with the Baron."

Ahsoka had the decency to look embarrassed, as the Senator spoke, "So when are we meeting with this Baron?"

Master Luminara answered, "He will be sending an escort within the next hour, I would suggest that you begin preparations. Ahsoka stay with Junk Wolf, I will retrieve Knight Skywalker." Junk Wolf rubs his face of pain as he sit next to the crates he fell off, while Master Luminara left the hanger heading for the brig and the Senator returned to her ship with C3PO.

Count Dooku's Sun sailor-In Orbit-that moment.

Count Dooku rode his ship with Ventress as they reach the planet. Dooku spoke, "When we reach the planet you are not to leave my side."

Ventress growls and says, "What is the point even being here, we could have sent a one of our fleets."

Dooku growled himself before he says, "You betrayed your fellow student, when it is impossible for Junk Wolf to be a Sith Apprentice. He was my student in fighting with a light sabre and my Master was never to know of him." Ventress flinched slightly, "Now, once we reach the planet you are not to leave my side. Volocitus is not a planet that should be taken lightly."

Outside the Crashed Republic Cruiser-One hour Later

Junk Wolf and Ahsoka followed an annoyed Skywalker holding Junk Wolf's belt and light sabre, A dress up Senator with her personal droid following her, Master Luminara standing with Clone Captain Green. Junk Wolf looked at Senator Amadala and says, "Impressive dress Senator, hopefully they have brought a vehicle that is large enough to keep it from wrinkling." Skywalker glared at him from over his shoulder, "Is it native to Naboo?"

Senator Amadala is wearing a cyan dress with a light feather cape, she smiles and says, "Why yes, it is made using materials native to the region I grew up in."

"I hope the bird they took the feathers from is not angry with you," Junk Wolf joked that made Skywalker grit his teeth. Junk Wolf suddenly stopped and says, "You may want to-" only for Skywalker to crash into the side of an invisible vehicle that revealed itself to be a large white transport on six wheels.

Skywalker had crashed into the front of the vehicle before the door slowly opened and a shout of, "Really why is the door being so slow! These people came to the planet in a space ship, they won't be impressed by a slow opening ramp door!" that was when the door suddenly began to open properly and the sound of musical instruments started to play only for the same gruff voice to shout, "I said no music, come on the grand ceremony can wait for when we reach the palace!" that was when the door opened to reveal a man with long ears and the top left half of his head was made of black metal. (Think Baron Praxis from Jak II)

The musicians spoke, "Sorry Baron Praxis," getting a sigh from the now named Baron Praxis.

"Don't apologies to me," Baron Praxis spoke before turning around and facing the representatives of the Republic, "Greetings representatives of the Republic, I apologies we arrived an hour ago, trying to make an impression, it did not work out well."

Senator Amadala bowed and spoke, "Thank you for the warm welcome, and I hope that today will cause a lasting friendship between your people and the Republic."

Baron Praxis was hesitant as he says, "I believe that is possible but I am afraid I have yet to make a decision," that surprised everyone besides Junk Wolf, "One of my sons have organised for a representative of the Separatists to join us for dinner."

Skywalker was about to argue when Junk Wolf spoke, "Well that is to be expected, with the communication methods the Republic have been using for the last thousand years," the sarcasm in his voice aggravated Skywalker and it was made worst by Junk Wolf's smirk.

Baron Praxis then spoke, "They would do it," being very blunt before adding, "We should make our way to the castle, I want to get watch the race."

"Race?" Junk Wolf questioned.

"Yes, this is the last race before the Ultimate race," Baron Praxis said with much enthusiasm. At the looks of confusion the Leader of Volocitus adds, "I can show you once we reach the castle."

Once inside the large vehicle Baron Praxis led them to a top deck that was on top with a half dome protecting the passengers with the control deck being elevated above and behind them. With a nod to the controls the vehicle sped forward and towards the city.

Baron Praxis spoke, "Fortunately you're ship missed this city when it almost crashed, fortunately you had an expert on board, Am I right Takumi?"

Ahsoka was confused but before she could voice it Junk Wolf spoke, "That is no longer my name," Junk Wolf then says, "I have been working as a mercenary for a couple years now."

"What happened to your Grandfather?" Baron Praxis questioned, "He was not at the last meeting."

Junk Wolf sighs and says, "Dead, though that you did not know is surprising."

"We will have to talk about that later," Baron Praxis spoke, "We are about to reach the city," that was when those from off world noticed that the city began to open up, literally opening to reveal a road that reaches the castle in the centre of the city. They drove over a very large circle of gold before driving past the several dozen pit crews working on the different vehicles that have four wheels, all of different styles but all the same basic size. "These are the racers that will be racing today."

"Where is the track?" Skywalker questioned.

"Today will have the last race before the Ultimate Race," Praxis spoke, "The rules are simple, first one to the finish line wins what happens in the realm is up to those in it," They past twenty black vehicles with green highlights that caused Praxis to sigh, "Unfortunately the races were won by my son's drones."

"You have droids?" Ahsoka questioned.

"Unfortunately, my son has been having them race and win," Praxis admitted, "They have the most advance cars at the moment."

Skywalker then questioned, "What does the winner of this Ultimate race gain?"

"The winner," Praxis started, "is the winner," his answer annoyed Skywalker, "If this was fifty years ago, they would become the Baron of Volocitus for a hundred years."

Senator Amadala then asks the most important question, "So what type of governing system does Volocitus have?"

"A dictatorship," Baron Praxis answered bluntly, "Each Baron has to follow a set layout of rules but overall what I say goes."

Skywalker then says bluntly, "That will probably have to change."

Junk Wolf sighs and says, "He is being honest with you and you have not seen what his government is like. Sometimes the truth is not what it seems," that was when they reached the palace and a bridge extended allowing for Baron Praxis to lead the group to a clear elevator that led to the top of the castle where they walked under an arch that Junk Wolf paused at before he smirked, "So this is the food technology that solved your hunger problems."

Baron Praxis laughed and says, "Yeah, though after the fact we had to develop several new power generation techniques, Remind me to give a tour to Volocitus' prison."

The main doors opened to reveal a young man wearing black and green armour speaking with Count Dooku and Ventress. The annoying part was that when the man in black and green armour looked to the Republic delegation, he sneered and says, "Father why, are these 'villains' here?"

Baron Praxis sighs and says, "You are being a fool, Exhau, I have yet to decide which side, if any, that Volocitus will be joining. Do not expect me to take this decision lightly, brat," the glare he gave made even Ventress flinch. The good Baron took a seat at the head of the table while the Republic and Junk Wolf sat opposite Count Dooku and Ventress.

Count Dooku spoke, "Junk Wolf I see that your demise was short lived."

Junk Wolf then spoke with annoyance, "Yeah, the crazy stalker next decided to take something that does not belong to anyone else. Stabbed me in the back to get it."

Count Dooku nods and says, "In truth I had no idea of Ventress' plan."

"I know, considering that actually know that it is useless to either side," Junk Wolf added, "though that does not excuse you from our contract."

Count Dooku nodded before saying, "Very well as per our now closed contract, all asset that you obtained during now belong to you," Dooku pulled out a pad and slid it across the table to Junk Wolf only for Skywalker to grab it before Junk Wolf.

Skywalker read the contents and grows, "You are giving him a planet?"

Count Dooku nodded and says, "He is actually worth the price, considering that Master Luminara and your Padawan were both witness to what he can do with limited time and resources," Dooku then had an amused look as he adds, "though I am surprised that he is still here," that was when the doors opened and Accel entered the room with R4G3R which resulted in Junk Wolf sighing.

Accel went to Skywalker and opened its robotic hand and silently waited. Skywalker questioned, "What do you want droid?"

Count Dooku answered with, "Perhaps you should hand over the belt to Accel, he is after all its keeper."

Skywalker growls before pulling out his light sabre and goes to swing it to cut Accel in half only for his light sabre to vanish from his hands as well as Junk Wolf's belt to vanish. Ventress stands and finds her light sabres missing while Dooku sits there. Ahsoka and Master Luminara reach for their light sabres only to find that they were gone as well, though when they looked at their fingers they realise that they had been painted with several shades of different colours.

Junk Wolf snorted in amusement while Accel turns it's head to Baron Praxis as he is examining the different light sabres. Accel walks to the Baron as said Baron speaks, "So these are light sabres, interesting weapons," Accel stands next to the Baron, who looks at the silver droid and seeing a handle over its left shoulder but not its right. The Baron looked at Junk Wolf's light sabre to see a circular chip that he removed and then installed the handle to Accel where Accel spoke, "Thank you," before he walked away to the stand behind Junk Wolf.

C3PO walked over to R4G3R and spoke, "Hello, I am C3PO Human cycle relations and you are?" the response was a series of beeps before R4G3R rolled away, "Now that is just rude."

Baron stared at the small chip in his hand before looking at Junk Wolf's belt and he says, "So you managed to rebuild it." Junk Wolf was silent which caused the Baron to sigh as he placed the belt down with six light sabres and leaned back in his chair and says, "We can speak about it later. For now I believe that our meals should be coming, now," as he said 'now' the doors opened and a series of servant entered the room and proceeded to serve each person their meal with the efficiency of a pit crew, before leaving very quickly.

Senator Amadala looked at the plate placed before her, causing her eyes to widen and say, "This looks like," she uses her fork and samples they stew, "this tastes like the Felix fish stew that my mother used to make."

Skywalker took a bite out of the food he was served and gets angry when he shouts, "HOW DID YOU GET MY MOTHER'S RECIPE!"

Junk Wolf sighs and says, "that arch we went under that I commented on, it was probably set to what our brains consider our favourite food," before smiling at the medium rare meat that has a radius of a quarter of a metre. Junk Wolf rubbed his hands together before grabbing a knife and fork, and throwing them over his shoulders. He grabbed the large piece of meat and bit into the cook meat like a revarnish animal.

Ahsoka stared at him with a look of disbelief, before eating her food that she found very familiar and very good. Master Luminara then spoke, "I am surprised that your cooks were able to cook Mirialan food."

Baron Praxis was not paying attention as he was eating a rather large sandwidge only for his son to speak, "Father, you are the Baron of Volocitus, you should act like it," the Baron's son insulted.

Junk Wolf then spoke with his mouth full, "This coming from the guy who sends drones out to race," He swallows before saying, "Though clearly you have no clue about your own culture."

Exhau growls and stands, "This coming from an outsider is worthless."

At that Baron Praxis spoke, "That does not stop what he said to be true."

Exhau takes a deep breath and then says with a cocky smirk, "Well then, The ultimate race will happen within the next month, so how about you put your mouth where your money is!" challenging Junk Wolf, "I beat you in the Ultimate race, the exotic beauty next to you becomes my slave."

Skywalker growls out about to attack, when Junk Wolf says, "No," the blunt answer caused everyone to look at him, "I have no right or desire to use Ahsoka in such a way and frankly you have nothing I would even want or desire."

Ventress laughed before saying, "You are nothing but a stupid brat."

Junk Wolf turned to Ventress to say, "And I have no interest in joining this race at this point in time."

Exhau growls before with a smirk says, "Then you are a coward."

"No I just don't like betting on a sure thing," Junk Wolf countered, "I mean you have to use robots to cheat," Exhau was about to shout back when Junk Wolf added, "Where is your other son, Praxis?"

Baron Praxis was then seen sleeping before jolting himself awake. He looks around before saying, "Vert is about to join the race," before he clapped his hands and a large clear orb was lowered from the roof. "We can watch as we eat. Then after the race I will hear both sides of this conflict."

The orb displayed all the racers in their four wheeled cars all revving their engines pointing towards the golden circle as it began to rise, a silver track with engine shaped boosters, two entrances that converge through a concentric ring that was currently spinning with a single symbol. A set of red lights appeared in front of the racers, in the centre of the ring a portal was created.

Skywalker questioned in amazement, "What is that?"

"Hyper trans gate," Junk Wolf answered that got everyone looking at him, "Portal to a sub dimension that is manipulated into a race track."

Praxis nods and says with an amused look, "Yes, an amazing feet of engineering. Pitty that they materials needed to make the technology no longer exist."

Junk Wolf sighs and says, "Tell me about it, that stuff when it is ore," he shakes his head and says, "Just thinking about makes me grateful that is the case," the concern and horrified look in his eyes make causes some concern from Ahsoka.

While Ventress, "What's wrong little pup, scared of a big ring?"

Junk Wolf snorts and says, "Actually I was thinking more about comes after the material is used, manly the whole giant monsters fighting giant robots comes to mind," that got Ahsoka to freeze up, but it was only noticed by Junk Wolf as he says, "Well then there is whole disruption of force abilities," that got all the force sensitive to fidgit as he continued, "Though considering that the stuff weighs as much as a planet, the less of it you have," making a tiny gesture with his hands.

Count Dooku was silent while Skywalker spoke with arrogance, "How would you know such things."

Baron Praxis was the one to answer, "Unfortunately that is a secret you cannot be privy to," he looks up to the globe as the light turns green and the racers shoot forward, his attention was focused on a specific white car with a circle and circle with a curved hook on the bottom, as one of Exhau's drones smashed into the car knocking both the white car and itself out of the race. Baron Praxis was silent before growling and heading to the exit of the room before pausing, "Junk Wolf would you accompany me to my study," he then had a thoughtful look and says, "and perhaps the 'exotic beauty' as my son called her, when he decided to be an annoying brat."

With that Junk Wolf stands as he picks out a bone from between his teeth before both him and Ahsoka leave the room, Skywalker collects his light sabre along with Ventress but Dooku stays still enjoying the race with Senator Amadala and Master Luminara. On the globe they see purple clouds as lightning is seen sparking away on the silver track, with the drones managing to avoid the lightning while also glowing different colours that attacked the different racers, with the drones even changing shape. Count Dooku was impressed while Exhau spoke, "As you can see I was telling the truth, my Drones are greater than any organic."

Skywalker spoke, "You seem very familiar with the good count, care to explain?"

Hall leading to Baron Praxis' office

Junk Wolf and Ahsoka walk through a long hallway before the Baron opens a set of doors that display statues and artwork of colourful titans fighting monsters that caused Ahsoka to pause as Baron Praxis speaks, "I see you are familiar with the history of the heroes of Humanity. Which is a surprise due to most of this knowledge was erased from history."

Ahsoka looked between the two and says, "It was in the Jedi Archives, I was researching Junk Wolf's armour and I accidently found the tales of Zordon."

Junk Wolf growls and says, "How much did you learn?"

"The stories only go as far as when Andros entered the Dark Fortress," Ahsoka answered, "It then just says that all evil was destroyed. That was it."

"Good," Junk Wolf replies as he walks past an image of three robots destroying three monsters with a blue and white missile. They then enter a room which looked more like a garage then study. Praxis growls as he rips of a section of the vehicle with his bare hands as Junk Wolf asks, "I take it that your son Vert was in that white car."

Praxis answers with, "Yes, the last five races that has happened, fortunately all the drivers returned before they were lost. This also marks the last race of the season, as my son will probably be the only racer," he rubbed his chin and says, "Unless I can sweeten the race result."

Ahsoka had a questioning look before asking, "What exactly is the ultimate race?"

Praxis smiles and says, "It is every track of the season, combined. Almost no one completes the race without the Accel-a-chargers." (Don't own Acceleracers =P)

Ahsoka was about to question what those were when Junk Wolf spoke, "Cards that combine with a vehicle and gives them an ability that makes that track easier and can be used in other tracks. Always relating in some form of the track, seeing in the dark, making it impossible to fail an obstacle or a way to destroy other cars."

Praxis growls and says, "And all this started weeks ago when Exhau, demanded I lower the barrier and then three days ago it was destroyed beyond repair."

"Any leads?" Ahsoka questioned.

"Yeah," Junk Wolf argued, "The same guy who is probably trying to win without trying. Jokes on him though," Ahsoka was feeling even more like a broke engine and was going to ask what they when Junk Wolf adds, "Guy makes an army of disposable drones that would be able to learn and fight faster than anything the majority of the Galaxy has. But the price to make them, bankrupt a planet per unit of five. Seperatist Generals are cheap skates," the bluntness in his voice was so thick you would need a bomb to get through it.

Praxis then says, "A sabotaged defence, cheating on the races and now we are being forced to join in with the rest of the Galaxy, it is a dark day for Volocitus."

Ahsoka then asks, "So why not join the Republic?"

Praxis sighs and says, "Unfortunately there is a problem with that choice as well."

Ahsoka would have questioned him on this but Junk Wolf argued, "They have no interest in joining a war."

Praxis stands from his scraping and cleans his hands with a rag, "Before we head back," The Baron walked to a large painting to reveal a safe with three dials that all spun at high speed and the Baron's hands hovered over each one causing them to change direction three times each. When he opened the safe he pulled out a black watch and showed it to Junk Wolf, "Once I see proof of the armour you will get this." Junk Wolf stiffened when he looked at the watch with a chip that looks very familiar. The Baron handed him his belt and chip while saying, "That was our deal."

Junk Wolf flicked his right arm to the side as he sneers, "Well I have my belt now, now I need the controller." Ahsoka crossed her arms before the Baron began to lead her away, "I will need to talk to you later."

Baron nods and says, "I figured you would. But first I need to speak with the representatives."

Main Room-that moment

Skywalker was being held back by Master Luminara while Ventress had a cocky smirk, Count Dooku sat across from Senator Amadala drinking wine as they waited for the Baron to return, the race had been completed and Exhau had left to retrieve his 'prize' fully expecting to return before his father.

That was when steps were heard coming from the door, while the voice of Ahsoka could be heard, "So this was not the planet that they fought on?"

Praxis answered, "No, the world in question has been gone for millions of years," the Baron opened the door to find Junk Wolf wearing his belt and Ahsoka wearing her belt. Praxis takes his seat at the head of the table as Skywalker was pulled away by Master Luminara while Ventress has a victorias smirk.

Ventress smirk was sudden countered by Junk Wolf's snickering while Ahsoka tried to contain her laughter while Senator Amadala covered her mouth, while Skywalker gave a full blown laugh. Dooku can also be seen smirking at Ventress, who finally looked down to find her Sith warrior attire had been changed to a pink dancers uniform causing Ventress to shout, "WHO DID THIS!"

Baron chuckled before speaking, "So with the race concluded, we may begin," Ventress took a seat after Dooku glared at her, "Now, considering that due to a technicality Count Dooku will explain his side of the conflict then I will hear the Republic."

With that Count Dooku stands, "I am Count Dooku of the Seperatist Alliance, our government is controlled and governed through Senators who are elected to act as the representative of several star systems," Skywalker snorted before Dooku added, "Unfortunately our military is filled with greedy glory hounds, and so far with the exception of a mercenary that I hired, the Seperatists have only really relied on droids to do their jobs properly. Our army is made up of battle droids of multiple designs," Dooku took a calming breath while Ventress growled, "Your son has expressed an interest in joining as a general for the Seperatists."

Dooku then took a seat as Junk Wolf spoke, "Honest and to the point, that Exhaust guy really knew what to get you to say," Dooku remained silent.

Skywalker though stood and says, "What are you playing at?"

Baron Praxis had to laugh, "So you figured that was him trying to manipulate me?" Skywalker had a confident look that vanished when Baron Praxis says, "The entire palace has Force Dampeners," that was when everyone noticed that their connection to the Force was severely reduced. "Senator Amadala, perhaps you should say your piece on joining the Republic."

Sanator Amadala stands and says, "I am Senator Padme Amadala the representative of the Grand Republic of ten thousand planets," That caused Praxis to frown, "Currently the army of the Republic is under the command of the Jedi Order, who command legions of clone troopers created from the DNA of a Mandilorian warrior. The war technically started over twelve years ago, when a Seperatist General, Nute Gunray attempted an illegal invasion of Naboo, and since then he was declared innocent by the courts and it is believed that he had been escalating it to the current level of conflict. The ship that almost crashed into this city was transporting Nute Gunray so that he could be convicted," Padme eased herself for a moment to get an idea of what the Baron thought only to find him asleep until Junk Wolf slammed his hand on the table, waking him up and allowing Padme to continue, "The Sepreme Chancellor wanted me to welcome you to the Republic, but due to current circumstances, I will have to contact Chancellor Palpatine to inform him and the Jedi counsel of the situation."

Baron Praxis was silent before he says, "Give me a local day, and I can make my decision," With that Praxis stands and adds, "My guards can take you back to your ships," before leaving the room.

Everyone was confused when he said guard as no one had seen a guard at any time until suddenedly a black dress male with helmet appeared and says, "I am Guard 204, I will take you back to the transport," a guard appeared behind Count Dooku and Ventress, where 204 explained, "Prince Exhau as he likes to be called has organised rooms for Count Dooku and Lady Ventress," the two groups were led away while Junk Wolf just stayed sitting down.

Skywalker then growls out, "Get up, Sith, you are spending the night in brig," which just got Junk Wolf to roll his eyes before he followed him.

Junk Wolf then comments, "You realise that until the Baron makes a choice you would no authority to arrest me," only to get shoved forward.

Chancellor's office-Corasuant-an hour later

Chancellor Palpatine can be seen working at his desk with the city skyline at his back. When a light beeped with a tone that caused him to turn the lights off, covering the window and locking the room before raising his hood over the top half of his face. He then went to the centre hologram station which he activated to reveal, Count Dooku in his entirety though his hand can be seen holding a silver disk.

Palpatine then spoke, "Dooku, have you taken control of Volocitus?"

Dooku spoke, "No my master, Baron Praxis is a more cautious leader then what was explained and he should not be taken lightly."

Palpatine now revealed as Dooku's Sith Master growls and spoke, "I want them to join the Seperatists! If he does not accept that have him executed."

Dooku was silent until he spoke, "That may be an issue."

Volocitus-Crashed Republic cruiser-Main Hanger-Two hours later

Junk Wolf was lying on his Wolf Blade adjusting the engine while Ahsoka looks over his shoulder with R2D2, Accel and R4G3R, who was handing him tools. As Ahsoka looked at the engine, she noticed two identical items that were at opposite ends of the engine and asks, "What is this?"

Junk Wolf looked over his shoulder and when he noticed what she was talking about he says, "That is part of the propulsion systems," an answer that clearly gave Ahsoka an annoyed look.

Ahsoka says with a growl, "That explains absolutely nothing."

Junk Wolf smirks as he says, "I have to keep some mystery. Otherwise you would lose interest." Ahsoka rolls her eyes while Junk Wolf looks at Senator Amadala's ship to see it slightly shaking, "That Senator and Skywalker have been in there for a while. Skywalker seemed distracted when the good Senator led him in there."

Ahsoka looked at the shuttle in a confused manor, before focusing on the Wolf Blade, while R2D2 beeped causing both Accel and R4G3R to shake in amusement. Junk Wolf shook his head as Ahsoka asks, "They are old friends apparently he would not have joined the Jedi Order without her."

Junk Wolf laughs and says, "Dooku said that if Quigon Ginn was still alive, they would have left the order with all the crap that apparently happened."

"When could he have told you that?" Ahsoka questioned subtly.

Junk Wolf sat up and scratched his chin with his right hand before saying, "Technically I have known Dooku since I was a young child, maybe even younger. He told me stories when he visited my grandfather," he then had a sombre look before staring at Ahsoka with suspicion and asks, "Are you interrogating me?" the look of betrayal he gave her was comical.

Ahsoka looked guilty and says, "How was I doing?" the terrible joke got a loud laugh before she joined him. Once the two calmed down she asks, "For a mercenary you are actually likable."

Junk Wolf sighs and says in amusement, "And I put all that effort in being a jerk," Ahsoka looks at him with humor before he adds "I guess I could just talk that time we were alone on the Malevolence."

Ahsoke frowned before punching him in the right arm and says, "Yeah that would work."

"And yet you are still wearing my vest," Junk Wolf countered and saw Ahsoka's frown where he says, "It sounds like the Jedi are cheap skates when it comes to clothes."

Ahsoka sighs and says, "Some Jedi get clothes from their homeworlds, but in the case of humans and those from planets of less wealth and culture."

"You either get hand me downs or donations," Junk Wolf argued before snorting in amusement to say, "Hate to see the Jedi wearing Grandma's hand knitted pink sweater that makes you itch in places that you would think was not possible." Ahsoka just shrugged not understanding the reference. Junk Wolf then decided to change the subject, "So where is the little box from my belt go?"

Ahsoka touched a pocket in the vest she is wearing and unconsciously holding said device before saying, "I think Master Luminara has it."

Junk Wolf looked at her in disbelief before saying, "I guess I will ask her about it later," he then returned to his engine and asks, "So what did Skywalker thing of the fight I had with him?"

Ahsoka had to suppress a grin before saying, "He was not happy, claiming that you were cheating or using some Sith technique to disable him."

"He never mentioned that I did not have a light sabre at the time," Junk Wolf questioned.

"That was where the Sith Technique part came from," Ahsoka replied as Junk Wolf clutched his ears in annoyance before they were relieved to be able to hear again, "He also said you distracted him through Senator Amadala, trying to gain her trust through saving her."

Junk Wolf sighs, "That is dumb," Ahsoka appeared annoyed before he elaborated, "If she had died I would have not been paid."

Ahsoka was annoyed even more while she asks, "So you are just for profit? What about the Hutt baby you protected?"

"I was told to stop those responsible for kill said Hutt baby," Junk Wolf argued, "Lying about a job to me, just means I have the right to do as I please. Destroying a droid that was about to kill a child. Letting a terribly designed warship implode on itself when activating its engines. While recently receiving a planet when in a sense my employer decided to have me killed, every planet I helped them with, so one," he raised one finger in amusement.

Ahsoka was then concerned as she asks, "What exactly do you plan to do with Titus?"

Junk Wolf had a thoughtful look and says, "Nothing," Ahsoka looked at him in disbelief as he continued speaking, "Since I left I programmed several droids with farming techniques to teach the locals. Rebuilt several tanks and turned them into tractors and transport platforms. And finally removed a dangerous structure located in the mountains. So still think I am a jerk?"

Ahsoka was thoughtful before saying with a smirk, "Yes," her blunt answer got a laugh from Junk Wolf. Ahsoka then asks, "Do you think that you could show me some of those moves that used to beat Master Skywalker."

Junk Wolf looked up to the roof with a sigh and says, "The things I do for women," He shakes his head before saying with a smirk, "Sure, just to warn you it took years for me to learn to fight. The best I can do with what limited time we have would probably be how to throw a punch." Ahsoka looked at him strangely as he stands several steps away from his ship before raising his right hand while saying, "Punch my hand."

Ahsoka looked at him strangely before raising her fists and with a single step she punched his right hand only for him to step forward and push her back and onto her butt.

As Ahsoka rubbed her bruised butt she stands and Junk Wolf says, "You are small and have access to the force, that is your advantage," Ahsoka looked at him strangely as he continued, "This time, use your legs to give yourself more force in your punch and just as you are about to hit channel the force through your hand," Junk Wolf had a cocky smirk and says, "If it helps just thing of a curtain mishap," before winking at him.

Ahsoka then took her stance as she contained her anger the best she could, bent her knees before jumping forward and swung her fist into Junk Wolf's face that caused her eyes to widen in shock as Junk Wolf was launched off his feet and towards the wall behind him. A wall that was three quarters the width of the upper hanger and past several dozen clone troopers moving equipment so that they can be sent back to the Republic.

Ahsoka ran to him and checked him for injuries when she found him laughing before saying, "I guess a kiss to make it better is out of the question," he had a cocky smirk on his face again as he sat up only to groan in pain and say, "Only do that on people that really deserve it okay," as he looked at the Junk Wolf shaped dent he left in the hull.

Ahsoka helped him up and says, "I had no idea that I could do that," indicating the damage she caused with her punch.

Junk Wolf stretched his back with a loud crack and says, "That is the dumb thing between the Jedi and the Sith. Jedi think that emotions are evil because you can increase your connection to the force with them. The Sith use emotions to steer when they are more like the accelerator or brakes, terrible if you are about to go over a cliff."

Ahsoka then asks in suspicion, "For a non force user you apparently know a lot."

"Knowing over a hundred thousand years of history that is related to Force users, and the forces of good and evil," Junk Wolf starts, "Tends to give you the real perspective on the true dangers of power," they reach the Wolf Blade after ignoring all the clones staring at him and he says, "With practice will come more control, so find a sturdy rock or metal block. Just punch it as many times as can before you get exhausted and can't punch anymore but make sure that you do it with both hands. Last thing you will want is to be unbalanced." Junk Wolf sat on the Wolf Blade as Ahsoka walked away with R2D2 following her. R3G4R beeped causing Junk Wolf to growl and be kicked away with a spin.

Baron Praxis' castle-Praxis' study-Two hours later.

Praxis sits in his chair behind an old desk that has seen better days, he looks out to the city around the castle, a structure that has never changed with the exception of the Baron's study and some dumb statues that are built every time a new Baron is chosen.

There was then a knock on the door to the study that caused him to say, "Enter."

That was when a blonde entered the room wearing blue racing gear, a metal frame around his left leg and right arm, "Hey, dad."

Praxis smiles and stands, "Vert my boy, how badly were you hurt?"

"Couple broken bones," Vert answered, "That drone activated its booster before I noticed it. Damn thing shouldn't have been racing if it was defective."

Praxis growls and says, "It wasn't," causing Vert's eyes to widen, "I think Exhau decided to use the race to sell his drones before the big race. Thankfully we have the EDRs for this situation. Three did not make it back." Vert appeared disappointed, "How long until you can race again?"

"Docs said three months after the bones are healed," Vert replies as he takes a seat next to the wall. "Which sucks when you consider the fact it took me a couple years to build that car, its scrap now."

Praxis growls and says, "Almost all of the racers, need new cars and have less than a month to replace them," he looks out the window again and asks, "How many of the Racers still have cars?"

Vert scratches his chin and says, "One or two, but they are in worse shape than me."

Praxis growls as he looks out the window, "And the more veteran racers have retired," he tapped his foot knocking an ornament of his desk that started to fall super slow as it appeared that time was slowing down around them, "The future is weighing heavily on me, I join the Seperatists Exhau takes over through his drones with the aid of droids. If I join the Republic," he shook his head and says, "Either way it will become a hassle dealing with either government. Its a choice I do not want to make."

Vert had a thoughtful look on his face and says, "Then why not let the winner make the choice," Praxis looks at his son, who had a confident smirk that he soon copied.

The Next Day-Crashed Republic Crusier-Morning.

Junk Wolf can be seen sitting on a crate with several clones as they played with cards, with Junk Wolf having the biggest plot of chips. Through the night several clones were sent as watchers of Junk Wolf, who never left the area around the Wolf Blade. Many would question them on why they were fraternising with their prisoner.

The answer, Junk Wolf could have left already, only for him to say, "I am not leaving without my stuff," and he continued to work on the Wolf Blade or making adjustments to his arm.

This is the sight, Skywalker was privy to when he left the Naboo Shuttle and gave a look of disbelief as he shouts, "What the hell are you doing troopers!?"

Junk Wolf answers with, "They were bored of just watching me making adjustments to my gear. Then I got bored so I challenged them to a game."

Skywalker growls and says, "And why are you not in the brig!?"

Junk Wolf snorted and says, "You expect me to stay in a prison cell that has no door?" like it was the most obvious reason in the world, "I am not leaving until I get my phone back, if you have a problem with that tell Ahsoka to give back to me."

Skywalker growled before yelling, "I want him in binders by the time I come back," with that he walked away.

Junk Wolf looked at his retreating back when Junk Wolf raised his right hand and asks, "Does this count?" indicating the fact he was wearing said binder only with both loops around the one wrist, causing several of the clones to laugh in amusement.

Outside Ahsoka's quarters-ten minutes later

Skywalker huff in exhaustion, with the elevators out, he had to use service ladders to reach Ahsoka's quarters, where he found the door partially unlocked as he tapped on the open button only for a loud screeching sound to wake his padawan. Ahsoka awoke with a fright as she sits up to look at the door.

Skywalker speaks, "Why is the Sith not in a cell?"

Ahsoka answered with, "Because they are broken, and I ordered the clones to not let him leave the ship."

"And you left him to his own devices?" Skywalker questioned.

Ahsoka had looks of confusion and says, "He is not going anywhere Master, He is strange but he has reason to stay."

"And that is?" Skywalker questions his padawan.

"Some strange wrist device that the Baron has," Ahsoka answered before having a thoughtful look, "Though, both Junk Wolf and the Baron have knowledge of those stories I found when researching Junk Wolf's armour."

Skywalker had a look of amusement as he says, "Well of course Junk Wolf would you were researching him," his expression then hardened when he says, "Though Baron Praxis knowing that is strange."

Ahsoka nods before she decides to ask, "Did you know that you can channel the force through your body?" at Skywalker's confused look she adds, "Junk Wolf told me to punch him a certain way," she looks at her bruised knuckles and says, "He said that you can get more power from emotions, but not to be overwhelmed by them, it was a strange feeling."

Skywalker had a disappointing look as he says, "You should not listen to the Sith, any technique he shows you do not copy."

"Master," Ahsoka starts, "He described how the Jedi feel about emotions being the path to the Sith and that the Sith use their emotions as a steering wheel when they are an accelerator."

That stoped Skywalker's line of thought as he tries to comprehend that information, before looking at his communicator and says, "We have to see the Baron in an hour with Senator Amadala and the Sith, to hear his decision."

Ahsoka then had a questioning look as she asks, "What if he joins the Seperatists?"

"Then we will have made a dangerous enemy this day," Skywalker admitted.

Baron's Palace-Count Dooku's room-Two hours later.

Count Dooku and Ventress, who is still wearing her pink dress much to her anger, where they were meditating with Ventress glaring as they went. Eventually Dooku opened his eyes and went to get prepared to meet with the Baron. Exhau then entered the quarters behind Ventress before proceeding to message her shoulders while saying, "How would you feel in becoming my queen?"

Ventress sneered and says, "You have nothing I desire," before she placed the emitter end between his legs, "Now be gone with you."

Exhau wiggled a finger as he says, "Are you sure? I would hate for your master to lose an ally against the Jedi," he then looked at her lecherously and says, "That is a nice colour on you."

Ventress stepped away and proceeded to activate both her light sabre but before she could cut him down Dooku spoke, "Ventress stand down, if the Baron refuses our offer you may kill him," Ventress smirked while Exhau snorted in mirth before the three left for the Baron's chamber.

Baron's throne room-ten minutes later

The Republic representatives arrived allowing for them to Vert in a white coat his exo casts leaning on a wall with an amused smirk while Exhau looked at him with annoyed distain. Dooku sat on a comfortable chair with Ventress standing with him opposite another set of chairs for the Republic and Junk Wolf. Junk Wolf sat in one chair at the end with Ahsoka about to sit next to him only for Skywalker to have her sit on the opposite end with him next to her followed by Senator Amadala, then Master Luminara.

Baron Praxis sat in his throne, which was made using pipes and other parts of engines. (The Iron Throne made with car parts (=P)) He is in deep thought with his fist at his mouth before speaking, "I have carefully considering what must be done for Volocitus to survive the coming unknown future. Until my son, Vert, gave a simple way for a decision to be made. So With that said," he stands and waves his arm to the side before a glowing ring appeared at his feet.

Around the World of Volocitus-That moment

At every major public area, in every home and every gathering place a hologram of Baron Praxis appeared, "I have come to the decision that will set the future of Volocitus, and with that. This seasons Ultimate Race is how it will be decided," that got everyone to pay attention, "The winner of the Ultimate race shall choose the Future of Volocitus. To join the Seperatists with their droid armies or the Repubplic fighting to keep their status quo, or perhaps choosing neutrality with the Mandalorians," around the world peoples' faces turned into frowns.

The Palace

"LET THE FESTIVATIES ESCALATE AND MAY THE FASTEST DECIDE, BUT REMEMBER!" Baron Praxis was finishing up, "THIS TIME FATE WILL TRUELY REVEAL A PERSONS TRUE COLOURS," with that he waved his arm to the side deactivating the circle to say to the representatives, "Sorry, if that was a bit sudden but if you are interested," he got everyones attention, "Feel free to join in, all you will need is a car."

Exhau growls before shouting, "What are you doing father!? Why go on with this charade? I am the only who can win the Ultimate Race!"

Vert snorted and says, "Don't you mean your drones?"

Exhau turned his anger to Vert's cocky smirk and before Exhau could remove it, Junk Wolf spoke, "So what are the rules?" his smirk got the Baron to smirk aswell.

"Simple, the car must have wheels to propel it threw the race," Baron Praxis answered, "I have a couple trusted engineers who can help each side to make one or two. Anything else can be explained by the engineers aiding your side."

Junk Wolf smirked and stands before walking towards the door only for Skywalker to shout, "Where are you going!?"

Junk Wolf answers over his shoulder, "A scrap yard, I am sure that there should be some parts I could use there."

Vert smirks before saying, "I can give you a hand, I need to get started on building mine for next season," before the two went to the door.

Ahsoka stands, "I will go and make sure that he does not get away," before Skywalker could stop her.

Skywalker growled but before anything could happen Senator Amadala rested a hand on his shoulder and says, "She can handle herself Anikin, you just have to trust her."

Baron Praxis then joked, "Ah to be young," before laughing lightly.

Skywalker then decided to ask something he should have asked when they first met, "How exactly do you know that Sith?"

"Sith?" Praxis asked before laughing again and saying, "That fact you think he is a Sith is hilarious in itself, but to still think he is one, after all didn't you test him for those mini thingies? When he was stuck in your medbay?"

Master Luminara cleared her throat and says, "We could not get a blood sample it turned to grey dust before we could test it each time."

"As it should," Dooku interrupted, "As he is technically dead by all standards in the Republic."

With Vert, Junk Wolf and Ahsoka-The Baron's personal junk ward-Ten minutes later.

Junk Wolf lifted a metric tonne of steel as he looked for a frame for his car. Ahsoka could be seen sitting with Vert as she asks, "What exactly is he doing?"

Vert smirks and says, "He only has a month to build a car. Took me five years."

"Why does he need to build a car thing," Ahsoka questioned as Vert controlled his anger at Ahsoka for not knowing what a car is.

Junk Wolf then flips a stack of wrecked cars to find an old beaten up frame. He carefully examined it before checking the front hood and sees the engine is missing, Junk Wolf then shouts, "Oi, Vert is it within the rules for me to use my own engine?"

Vert scratches his chin in fake contemplation before saying, "Nope," Causing Junk Wolf to smile before carrying the frame over his shoulder.

Junk Wolf walked past Ahsoka while saying I am using the crashed Republic ship to build this."

That got Ahsoka to stand and say, "Wait I need one!" Causing Vert to laugh, unknown to the three another watched them from an elevated path while sitting on what appeared to be riding a three wheeled bike like Junk Wolf's, with a yellow cross markings.

:End of Chapter 7:

(Sorry for the filler chapter, have plans for this to be another two or three chapters. To clear some things up:

Exhau/Exhaust/Ass Hole: Meant to look like Eral from Jak II.

Vert: Is a cross of Jak and Vert from Acceleracers.

This actually took less time to write then most of my other stories individual chapters because I kept interest in it for the most part.

Anyway, Unfortunately I am going to be doing a challenge I found on another crossover, only this one may not be like the challenge set.

SO UNTIL NEXT TIME...

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BEWARE THE WRAITH!)