24 BBY
"Since when did you think going three to one against the Separatists was a 'good idea'?" Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi exclaimed as another explosion rocked the ship, causing everyone to stumble.
Newly appointed Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker grabbed the railing to keep from falling. "Come on, Master," he said to his old friend, "Haven't you learned to trust me by now?"
"Contrary to your belief, Anakin," Obi-Wan retorted, "I do trust you but when you charge headfirst into a Separatist onslaught I will question it." Another cannon blast hit the starboard side of the Jedi cruiser, sending Jedi and clones alike stumbling, desperate to maintain their balance.
"I believe that I agree with Obi-Wan on this one, Skywalker," Master Aayla Secura chimed in. "Sometimes you trust in your abilities a bit too much for your own good."
"C'mon, Master Secura," Anakin said, "I know exactly what I am doing."
"Do you now?" Obi-Wan snipped.
"Captain Rex!" Anakin turned to the clone on his right.
"Yes, sir!" CT-7567, clone Captain Rex replied, trying his best to stay on his feet as a bombardment of laser blasts pummeled the cruiser hull.
"Get the men together." Anakin Skywalker looked out the port side windows at the Separatist command ship, "We're going to board that ship."
"WHAT?!" both Aayla and Obi-Wan exclaimed as Captain Rex left the bridge, running to gather his troops in the hold.
"Anakin, do you really think that's wise? We are taking a beating as it is and if we charge the command ship—"
"Don't worry, Obi-Wan," Anakin interrupted, "I've got a plan. You remember those cruisers I told to hang back?"
"How can I forget?" Obi-Wan exclaimed sarcastically as another blast rocked the bridge, fire exploding outside the window.
"Get me Admiral Yularen." The sound of blaster cannons boomed as the mini hologram of Admiral Yularen appeared on the ship's console.
"General," the admiral's voice warbled through the hologram, "is your plan to be blown to bits because you are succeeding fantastically."
"Admiral," Anakin addressed Yularen, ignoring his admiral's sass, "when I give the word, press your attack."
"Very good General," Admiral Yularen said as he nodded, "Just say the word."
"Helmsman," Anakin addressed the officer at the helm, "bring us about, charge that ship."
As the ship swung around and the occupants aboard staggered sideways, Anakin's wrist comm beeped.
"Are we ready Rex?"
"Yes, General, the ships are prepped, and the boys are ready to go."
"Good man," Anakin said and turned to face his friend, "Ready to go Master?"
"Absolutely," Obi-Wan replied.
"Admiral—" Anakin turned back to the holocall, "—send them in."
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The Sith's Heir
FanfictionNOTE: For the sake of this story and its timeline I have extended the Clone Wars by about five years or so but the EXACT number of added years is unknown. WARNING: This story contains violence, torture, gore, and (domestic) abuse. ...
