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Threads of Destiny

Chapter 36: Water War

Water Wars!

Tensions run high on the ocean world of Mon Calamari where two separate peoples, the aggressive squid-like Quarren and their peaceful neighbour, the Mon Calamari, struggle to maintain a fragile coexistence.

Adding to this strife, the King of the Mon Calamari has been found mysteriously murdered, leaving his young son Prince Lee-Char to guide his people alone.

But the Quarren race will not accept the new ruler as their king.

Senator Amidala and her Jedi bodyguards have arrived to help resolve the matter and to avoid plunging the planet into civil war.

After the murder of King Kolina of Mon Cala, the peace between the Mon Calamari and the Quarren began to collapse because of the argument that his son Crown Prince Lee-Char was too young to maintain the co-existence between the two races.

Commander Riff Tamson, a warlord and ambassador of the Separatists, heated up the argument even further while Padme, Anakin and Ferus were sent by the Republic to mediate between the parties were helpless to intervene.

"You've all prospered under our rule!"

"It's time for a change!"

"The prince's rule has been preordained!"

"Down with this monarchy!"

"We'll defend our right for a Mon Cala king!"

"We want a Quarren king!"

"Down with the Mon Cala!"

"Power to the Quarren!"

"I am dedicated to serving the Quarren as well as my own people, the Mon Calamari."Lee-Char stated.

"Silence!"Riff growled."You haven't earned the right to speak at this gathering!"

"You have no say in the matter, Commander Tamson, you're only here as an observer for the Separatists."Captain Gial Ackbar reminded.

"Don't forget I'm here at the request of the Quarren because you, Captain Ackbar, demanded the presence of the Jedi Order and the Republic."Riff said coldly.

The Karkarodon male swam away from Captain Ackbar.

"Such a disgrace, I'll give you a lesson in manners."Captain Ackbar said angrily.

Captain Ackbar tried to swim to Riff, but Anakin grabbed his shoulder.

"Prince Lee-Char will bring our home world to ruin!"A Quarren commented."The boy doesn't have the experience to lead."

"Please, we're here to find a compromise."Padme replied."What can the Jedi Order and the Republic do to help keep the peace?"

"This is a matter between the Quarren and the Mon Calamari."Nossor informed.

The Quarren began to argue in agreement.

"Yeah, who asked you?"

"The Jedi Order and the Republic have no place here!"

"Down with the Jedi Order and the Republic!"

Anakin, Ferus and Padme looked at each other.

"We refuse to support the coronation of another Mon Calamari King, I'm sorry."Nossor answered and looked at Riff."Commander Tamson?"

"It is my opinion, the Quarren have no further business here."Riff admitted.

Then Riff and the Quarren swam away as Prince Lee-Char looked down in sadness.

"Come on, Captain Ackbar, we have to contact Master Yoda."Ferus stated.

"Indeed, General Olin."Captain Ackbar responded.

Captain Ackbar, Padme, Anakin and Ferus swam away while Nossor placed a hand on Lee-Char's shoulder.

"Your father was my trusted friend."Nossor admitted."I am sorry for your loss."

Nossor then went away, leaving Prince Lee-Char by himself.

Afterwards...

Anakin, Padme, Ferus and Captain Ackbar went back in the ship to contact Master Yoda and Mace Windu.

"This civil war, is it inevitable?"Master Yoda asked.

"Sadly so, Master Yoda."Captain Ackbar replied.

"The Separatist ambassador came here to stir up the Quarren and that's exactly what he did."Anakin stated.

"It's only a matter of time before the Quarren withdraw from the Republic."Padme commented.

"I suspect behind this, Count Dooku is."Master Yoda declared.

"The Mon Calamari system is still part of the Republic."Mace Windu said."This planet must not fall into Separatist hands. I'll dispatch Master Fisto with Padawans Tano and Aomori, along with a company of clones. They'll be at your side by day's end in the meantime. Captain, assemble the Mon Cala troops and prepare for a Quarren assault."

Ferus smiled at the mention of his girlfriend, who was coming to the mission.

Captain Ackbar went back underwater to rally his people while Senator Meena Tills, a Mon Calamari female, stood close by them.

"The troops are being assembled, Senator."Captain Ackbar stated.

"Let's hope we don't need them, Captain."Senator Tills replied."I'm entrusting the safety of Prince Lee-Char to your hands, you must remain at his side at all times as his personal bodyguard."

"Senator, if the boy is to..."Captain Ackbar started.

"We are on the verge of a civil war, Captain."Senator Tills finished."And that boy is the Supreme Commander of Mon Cala's military, it's up to you to see that he remains safe and that he can handle the job."

"With due respect, Senator, the prince is not ready to lead an army."Captain Ackbar declared."He needs training."

"You have your orders, Captain."Senator Tills reminded.

Senator Tills swam away while Prince Lee-Char looked down in sadness upon having no experience of leadership or fighting in a battle.

"You are right, Captain, I am not trained to lead an army."Prince Lee-Char said sadly.

"Come on, Your Highness, we have a war to win."Captain Ackbar stated.

The two Mon Calamaris went back into the palace.

A moment after, the Prince of Mon Cala and Senator Tills were in a meeting with their people while Anakin, Padme and Ferus watched.

"In this time of crisis, our king has something to say."An old male calamaris said.

"I know many of you agree with the Quarren, that I am too young to rule."Prince Lee-Char stated."But I assure you I will use all my strength and all my abilities to lead us through this challenge. We are a great people and I will do all I can to negotiate peace without bloodshed, I do not believe the Quarren will attack."

They then heard a bombing attack and saw outside the Quarren with the Separatists' reinforcements of aqua droids.

"It's an attack!"Captain Ackbar shouted.

"Take cover."Anakin ordered.

The Mon Cala army started fighting the aqua droids.

"What are your orders, Your Highness?"Captain Ackbar asked.

"Stay where you are and hold the line."Prince Lee-Char ordered.

Ferus glanced at Captain Ackbar.

"Captain, we should take the prince to a safer place until the Republic reinforcements arrive."Ferus suggested.

"That's impossible, General Olin."Captain Ackbar responded."That is a decision only the prince can make, he is our leader."

A Mon Calamari soldier then got shot down, shocking Prince Lee-Char.

"This is horrible."Prince Lee-Char said quietly.

"Your Highness, this is not a wise decision."Anakin reminded and looked at Captain Ackbar."And you know it, forget your tradition, this is war!"

"Majesty?"Captain Ackbar asked.

"I have to stay here with my people."Prince Lee-Char replied."Press your attack, Captain."

Captain Ackbar nodded and swam to lead the soldiers into battle.

"Soldiers of Mon Calamari, this is your home."Captain Ackbar announced while holding his spear."Do not let it fall!"

The soldiers of Mon Cala let out a battle cry and charged at the aqua droids.

Padme, Ferus and Anakin remained with Prince Lee-Char.

"I need to get some troops behind those Separatist droids."Prince Lee-Char commented."Come on, I know a shortcut."

The four companions accompanied by a small group of guards headed back into the palace.

"We should come out right behind them."Prince Lee-Char suggested.

"Good plan."Anakin replied and notice a wall piece heading where they were."Look out!"

Padme, Anakin, Ferus and Prince Lee-Char got out of the way as the glass hall tube broked, but the guards didn't make it.

"What do we do now?"Padme asked.

"Well, we got to come up with another plan."Ferus replied."Any ideas?"

"Our only choice now is to wait for the Jedi reinforcements."Prince Lee-Char replied.

In the Sky...

The Jedi Reinforcements were heading their way to Mon Calamari which included Ahsoka and Nadia.

Ahsoka wore a dark red swimsuit and Nadia wore a dark blue swimsuit.

Nadia used a dark blue scrunchie to tie her raven black hair into a bun like Padme did, so her hair won't get in the way before she placed on her swimsuit.

"Blue Leader, standing by."Ahsoka stated.

"Red Leader, standing by."Nadia responded.

"Three, two, one, mark!"Master Fisto ordered.

Both Ahsoka and Nadia then placed their helmets and jumped into the sea with Master Fisto and the clone troopers.

They each grabbed on a OMS Devilfish sub as they headed to the underwater world.

Back in Mon Calamari...

The Mon Cala and the Quarren began to fight in combat.

Anakin and Ferus were using their lightsabers to deflect the lasers from hitting the Prince of Mon Cala.

The two Jedi spotted Clone Troopers arriving and firing at the aqua droids.

"Reinforcements!"Anakin remarked."Finally!"

Master Festo, Ahsoka and Nadia used their OMS Devilfish subs to take down the aqua driods.

"I always wondered what it would be like to fight under water."Nadia commented with a smirk.

Captain Ackbar let out a triumph laugh.

"Anakin, Ferus, I'm going to look for Senator Tills."Padme declared."Hopefully, she's still alive."

"Be careful, big sister."Ferus said worriedly.

"Look out!"Prince Lee-Char warned.

Anakin quickly used his lightsaber to destroy the aqua jet behind him.

"Stay down and don't move."Anakin stated.

Anakin and Ferus used their lightsabers to fight the other aqua droids.

Captain Ackbar swam up to Prince Lee-Char.

"Hear that?"Captain Ackbar asked."They're cheering for you."

"They're cheering for them."Prince Lee-Char replied.

The Prince of Mon Cala gestured to the Jedi and the Clone Troopers.

"Then make it for you."Captain Ackbar said as he handed a spear to Prince Lee-Char."Come on! Lead!"

Captain Ackbar then swam back to the battle, leaving Prince Lee-Char with an unsure look on his face.

Anakin and Ferus slashed at the Quarrens.

But then one of the Quarrens grab a hold of Anakin, making him lose his helmet.

Ferus quickly slashed the Quarren as Ahsoka showed up giving Anakin his helmet back followed by Nadia.

"Hey, there."Nadia greeted.

"You called for backup?"Ahsoka asked.

"I had it under control, Snips and Kitty."Anakin replied while clearing his throat with a smirk.

Nadia chuckled. "Pfft, yeah right."

"Hah!"Ahsoka remarked with a smile."I knew you'd say that!"

Then the two girls went off to fight the other aqua droids while Anakin and Ferus dealt with the others.

Anakin then received a call in his comlink.

"Anakin, Ferus, I need you guys down here."Padme declared."It's Senator Tills, I need help getting her to safety, we're at the base of the palace and hurry."

Ferus looked at Ahsoka and Nadia.

"Ahsoka, Dia, cover Prince Lee-Char from Commander Tamson."Ferus stated."We're going for to help my sister save Senator Tills."

"You got it, General Olin."Nadia said with a playful wink.

Ferus rolled his eyes and his cheeks turned a bit pink at his secret girlfriend's reply.

The two girls made their OMS Devilfish subs head where Prince Lee-Char was.

The group notice Riff headed towards the Prince of Mon Cala with his sharp teeth out.

But Nadia quickly activated her gold yellow lightsaber to slash Riff away to save Prince Lee-Char's life.

"Not today, vermin!"Nadia scowled.

Riff growled at Nadia while Ahsoka glanced at Prince Lee-Char.

"Grab on!"Ahsoka encouraged.

"Good idea."Prince Lee-Char replied.

Prince Lee-Char grabbed onto Ahsoka's OMS Devilfish sub.

The two two girls and Prince Lee-Char OMS Devilfish subs went away with Riff following them.

"Get us out of here!"Prince Lee-Char demanded.

"Hang on!"Ahsoka reminded.

"I am!"Prince Lee-Char answered."I am!"

The three headed down into the water tube tunnel with Riff outside trying to break in.

"I'm slipping!"Prince Lee-Char panicked.

They then saw aqua droids heading in front of them.

"Look out!"Prince Lee-Char warned."They're coming right at us!"

"We're letting go!"Nadia replied.

The two girls let get of their subs, making them hit straight to the aqua droids and destroying them.

"Look out!"Ahsoka protested."Behind you!"

Riff tried to break through, but the tube was too strong for him to break.

"Rotten Karkarodon."Nadia insulted bitterly.

"As long as we're in the tube we're safe."Ahsoka replied.

However, Riff broke his head into the tube to kill Prince Lee-Char, but then Mon Cala guards came to distract him.

"Hurry!"Nadia demanded."This way!"

The three teenagers quickly headed inside for cover.

Afterwards...

Master Festo used his binoculars to check the sight and saw the aqua droids going away.

"They are returning to their ships."Master Festo reported."We seem to have won this round."

"We are lucky to have survived the first assault."Captain Ackbar stated.

"They could've easily overrun us with their droids."Anakin commented.

"The droids are taking up position in the coral."Master Festo replied."Probably amassing for another assault."

"Why would they hide in the coral?"Ferus asked in confusion.

Ahsoka and Nadia brought Prince Lee-Char where Senator Trills and other Mon Calas were.

"Prince Lee-Char!"Senator Tills said happily.

"Senator Tills, I'm glad to see you're safe."Prince Lee-Char stated.

"You must prepare to dictate terms for a Quarren surrender."Senator Tills instructed.

"Surrender?"Pronce Lee-Char asked in confusion.

"Not so fast, Senator Tills."Captain Ackbar replied.

"I know the Quarren, they won't surrender."Prince Lee-Char responded.

"We may have won the first battle, Your Highness, but it won't be the last."Anakin commented.

"It's only a matter of time before they launch another assault."Captain Ackbar replied.

"I sense the real battle is about to begin."Nadia said quietly.

Then the Jedi went to the front as Hydroid Medusaes, gigantic jellyfish cyborgs with electrified tentacles, rise from the beneath.

"We have no defense against those."Prince Lee-Char said nervously.

"This isn't going to be easy."Anakin reminded.

"All troops, battle stations!"Master Festo ordered.

The Mon Cala soldiers and the Clone Troopers got their weapons ready.

"Do not fire until Prince Lee-Char gives the command."Captain Ackbar instructed."Steady, steady."

Master Festo, Anakin, Ferus, Ahsoka and Nadia activated their lightsabers.

"Not yet."Captain Ackbar responded.

The Hydroid Medusaes went at the top of their heads.

"Now, Your Highness!"Captain Ackbar stated.

"Attack!"Prince Lee-Char ordered.

The Mon Cala soldiers and the clone troopers started firing at the jellyfish cyborgs.

But the legs of the jellyfishes electrified the soldiers and the troopers killing them.

The Jedi started deflecting the lasers of the aqua droids that were coming from behind them.

"Ahsoka, Nadia, find a way out of here!"Anakin demanded.

Ansoka and Nadia swam up to Prince Lee-Char.

"Prince Lee-Char, where's somewhere safe?"Ahsoka asked as she deflected a laser.

"We can't retreat now."Prince Lee-Char replied."This is our time to be brave and attack."

"There's a time to be brave and attack attack and a time to retreat and now isn't the time to be brave and attack."Captain Ackbar reminded.

"The safest place is in the caves."Prince Lee-Char said.

"I agree, Your Highness, follow me."Captain Ackbar stated.

The two Padawans and Prince Lee-Char followed Captain Ackbar to safety.

Anakin, Ferus and Master Fisto were fighting the jellyfish cyborgs and the aqua droids.

"Anakin, Ferus, go!"Master Fisto ordered."I'll hold them off!"

Anakin and Ferus nodded as they went to follow Captain Ackbar, who was leading Padme, Ferus, Ahsoka, Nadia and the survivors to safety.

"Come on!"Anakin said."Keep going! Don't stop!"

The group quickly went down below to safety.

Afterwards...

In the underground of the sea, it was dark and grey.

Prince Lee-Char thanked Ahsoka, Nadia and the rest of their group for their fighting skills as well as their support to him.

"Thank you both, Commander Tano and Commander Aomori, and, you brave soldiers."Prince Lee-Char said with a smile."I wish I could've done more for my people so we would've been spared all of this, the illusion that I could actually lead in my father's place is what led to our fight."

Nadia glanced at Prince Lee-Char.

"Don't be so hard on yourself, Your Highness, I know what it's like to lose a parent, believe me."Nadia admitted.

"Commander Aomori's right, Your Highness."Ferus complemented."As a matter of fact, General Skywalker and I also understand what you're going through right now so you're not alone."

"Thank you, General Olin, it's nice to know I have some friends who swam a mile in my flippers."Prince Lee-Char said.

Ferus smiled at the Prince of Mon Cala.

"You're welcome and after seeing you in action, it showed you're ready to be a military leader and follow in your father's footsteps by leading Mon Cala as it's new King."Ferus informed.

"General Olin speaks the truth, Your Highness, which means your father would be so proud of you."Captain Ackbar commented.

"Proud?"Prince Lee-Char scowled angrily."We lost!"

"Today, you learned the hardest lesson a military leader can learn, how to live to fight another day."Captain Ackbar stated.

"Captain Ackbar's right, Prince Lee-Char."Ahsoka responded."Because the whispering of your name can rekindle hope and you'll be a rallying symbol for your people."

Prince Lee-Char thought for a moment before giving a smile to Ahsoka.

"You're right, Commander Tano."Prince Lee-Char agreed.

"Your Highness, let me tell you something I learned from my little sister."Nadia suggested."You know with me and you and our friends too, we can do anything that we wanna do which means we're gonna save your home world from falling into Count Dooku's evil grip."

Prince Lee-Char nodded at Nadia.

"Thank you, Commander Aomori, because of you and our Jedi companions, I feel so much better now that I have my confidence to believe in myself so I can save Mon-Cala and fulfil my destiny."Prince Lee-Char declared and glanced at Captain Ackbar."And thank you, Captain Ackbar, for calling the Jedi Order and the Republic to help us in our zero hour."

"It's my pleasure, Your Highness, I'm always happy to help anyone in need."Captain Ackbar replied.

"I know and that's why I'm promoting you to Commander, effective immediately."Prince Lee-Char remarked.

Commander Ackbar nodded."Thank you, Prince Lee-Char."

Prince Lee-Char brought his attention on Ferus.

"And, General Olin, as a thank you for the Jedi Order and the Republic answering Commander Ackbar's call for help, I'd like to have him and Admiral Raddus align their fleet with the militia belonging to you and your sister when this civil war's over."Prince Lee-Char declared.

"It is a honour, Your Highness."Ferus thanked."We're always happy to get additional forces for our militia from our allies across the galaxy."

Then Captain Ackbar, Prince Lee-Char, Ahsoka and Nadia swam back to the others.

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