"Will Crosshair come back?" asked Omega. Her curious mind once again getting the better of her, as he looked towards (Y/N), Hunter and Echo. Although she was relieved to hear Crosshair hadn't turned against them, she still worried for what he could do if he did. After all he had proven in the past he was capable of predicting their every move. He was dangerous foe when the times called for it. At the same time, Omega couldn't shake what Wrecker had revealed, the warning from the race track. Cid couldn't be trusted, why?
"He will" voiced (Y/N), having faith he wouldn't abandon her now. "He's protecting all of you at the moment" revealed the Jedi Knight, softness in her voice, as it slowly began to dawn on Echo why the Empire hadn't been searching for them since Tipoca City had been destroyed by a reign of fire. "He told Rampart all of you had perished on Kamino. To Rampart, Cross was the only one to survive" added (Y/N), as if her words were a closely guarded secret. Hunter nodded, as if her words had confirmed what he already suspected. Crosshair hadn't given up, but was doing what they weren't. He wasn't just protecting them from the Empire but trying to build a better future for those left behind.
"What else is he doing there?" asked Echo, his voice surprisingly steady. Although even he knew deep down Crosshair would eventually turn against the Empire. Even more so when he realized, all her desired was being kept away by the very people he was forced to serve. At the same time the Arc Trooper, recalled Rex's offer about helping to fight for the Republic, despite said republic fast becoming a distant memory to most. "That's what the warning was about. Besides Crosshair, Cid and a few others know we survived" added the last remaining member of the Domino Squad, thinking like Fives and quickly realizing the warning could very well be about Cid eventually betraying them.
"The effects of the inhibitor chips are wearing off slowly. More and more clones are questioning Order 66 and the Empire in general. Crosshair is helping those who want to defect get away. The latest one was Commander Cody" admitted (Y/N), knowing as Crosshair did, if it was revealed the rest of Clone Force 99 had survived, then an eye of suspicion would quickly fall on the sniper. Everything he'd done would be called in to question. "If he can spare the time he sends information on future imperial plans as well" added the Princess, knowing despite the danger, Crosshair would still insist on doing this, if only so he could make up for what he considered to be wrong doing when his inhibitor chip triggered and forced him to turn on his brothers and Jedi.
"That could lead to a civil war!" almost yelled Hunter upon realizing where current events could take them. Naturally his thoughts took him to Omega's future, if another war was to break out, what would happen to her? Would she be able to handle it? After all she was still learning her way around the galaxy and her place with the vast collection of star systems. The second his racing mind calmed slightly, he soon realized a civil war would likely happen with or without Crosshair's interference. Already the Empire were seeking to replace clones, the new TK Troopers being trained. Already clones were seeing the Empire wasn't something they wanted to be apart of. It was only a matter of time before someone with in the higher ranks of the Empire, deemed all clones as an enemy that must be terminated, much like the Emperor had done the Jedi.
"Hunter, look around you. Its already building to that. The question is whether we stand by and watch or do our part to protect those we love" announced Echo, already making his mind up. If the choice was given, he would once again stand and fight, protect those who couldn't defend themselves. Just like before. "The republic isn't gone, as long as there are those still willing to fight for it" commented the Arc Trooper, speaking as if he was a wise Jedi rather than a former trooper turned mercenary.
"Well said" spoke (Y/N), she too having already made up her mind. Choosing to fight for the Clones as they had once fought for the republic. Despite the imperials lack of care for the clones and obliviousness when it come to the eventual consequences for their actions. Another war was very much brewing, at this rate it would be the actions of Rampart that caused the next war, that would caused the remaining clones to see through the lies of the Empire and defect for their own good.
"What's your side mission? Can I come too?" asked Omega, as if to change the subject or sensing the obvious discomfort between the trio. At the same time Tech and Wrecker reappeared, almost like the mention of the side mission had gained their attention. Tech from curiosity much like Omega, where as Wrecker with the silent question, if he could blow something up.
"There's several side missions" admitted (Y/N), ironically both of them having something to do with her past. One was to find the truth, where as the other was to protect. "To my knowledge two Padawan's survived the purge. Caleb Dume, whom is current roaming around the Outer rim, and Cal Kestis is hiding on Bracca. For now both have avoided being detected" spoke the Jedi Knight, acting as if she were an older siblings, determined to protect what remained of her scattered family. "The other is to discover the truth on what happened to Anakin, if possible find him. Hopefully without going back to the Temple" quietly added (Y/N), although she wanted to find out the truth regarding her best friend, she had doubts about returning the site where most Jedi had been massacred. She knew the force would over power her, the emotions would be too much for even master Yoda to handle, let alone anyone else.
"We were on Bracca not to long ago. I do not recall a Padawan being there" worded Tech, as he began to recall their short time on the mid rim planet serving as a grave yard for the past. They'd had their inhibitor chips removed there, after the fiasco with Wrecker. Bracca was also the place where they'd been reunited with Crosshair for the first time since leaving him behind on Kamino the first time. As well as the impromptu meeting with Cad Bane of all beings.
"Cad Bane was there" loudly exclaimed Wrecker. The legendary bounty hunter brought questions to mind. Was (Y/N) sure the Padawan she spoke of, was still on Bracca. After all the imperials had been present there and could have easily detected the former Jedi. "Are you sure the kid is still there?" asked the human wrecking ball. Quickly noticing how Hunter and Echo looked at him.
"He's still there Wrecker. Apart of the scrapper guild. For the time being he like many, cut himself off from the force. Rex keeps an eye on him from time to time, as does Gregor" replied (Y/N) figuring Cal would stay there until he was left with no other choice but to leave. As she was sure Caleb would continue his new life as a young mercenary until the time was right.
"When do we leave General" asked Echo, referring to (Y/N) by the title he'd always known her by. To which he received a gentle smirk in response, as she gestured towards her awaiting ship. The mission to discover the truth regarding Anakin and likely pick up Crosshair was about to begin.