Ashara stood off to the side with Hunter, who was scanning the area. It was dark out, so she couldn't see very far, but she could sense the critters out there. She could also hear Kix and Jesse talking in the background, mainly about the clone she was standing next to.
"So I get what makes the other batchers unique, but what's so special about Hunter?" Jesse asked.
"He can put up with the other three", Kix said not so quietly. Ashara rolled her eyes, and she could feel amusement from Hunter, though he didn't let it show. She was curious as to what his mutation was, so she didn't speak, and instead listened closely.
"He was engineered with heightened senses", Tech said out of the blue. "A place like the Cyber Center, Hunter can feel the electromagnetic frequencies from anywhere on the planet."
Ashara tuned out at that point, looking to Hunter. "Heightened senses, huh? That must have been a nightmare to deal with at first."
Hunter hesitated. "At first, yeah. But over time, I grew used to it. Sometimes it does get too much, and it's harder to keep myself in check, but that hasn't happened in a long time."
"That's good to hear", Ashara said softly. "I wanted to ask you, did you personally know the squad that I was assigned to lead?"
Hunter's eyes darted to the ground briefly before they swiveled around to meet Ashara's.
"We were part of the same generation, but they've struggled finding places for us to help out unlike with the Valkyrie squad. The Republic also seems hesitant to have us help, since we tend not to listen to orders."
Ashara chuckled. "You sound like Anakin and I. We're part of the main effort in this war though, but we also have tendency to ignore certain orders or twist them to suit our needs better. It annoys the council so much."
Hunter smiled, before scanning the forest some more. Ashara turned when she heard Rex's voice.
"Listen up, we have to move out", he said. Ashara smiled at him taking charge.
"Commander Cody's in no position to move", Crosshair started challenging Rex's orders.
"Already called in evac", Rex argued. "Kix will stay with Cody until it arrives. General Ki is in charge now."
"Rex", she called softly. "It's okay. I know you're nervous to work with the Bad Batch, but they're really okay. They just have a different skill-set to what you're used too. But, I'm assuming that since you're ready to go, you've come up with a plan?"
Rex nodded. Ashara smiled at her love. "Good. Then let's get moving. Hunter, lead the way."
He nodded, and the group began following after. Ashara looked at Kix and Cody.
"Take care of him", she told the medic. "And take care of yourself."
"I will", Kix said, before shooing her away. She hurried after the group, catching up to them in no time. She chose to stay at the rear, so that way she could sense if they were being snuck up on.
By the time the sun rose, they still had not reached their destination, but they did happen upon a separatist outpost.
Ashara moved up to the front next to Rex and Hunter.
"Not our primary target", Hunter reported to the general. "It's an outpost. Should we take it?"
Ashara nodded. "If they spot us, this entire mission will fail."
"Alright", Hunter said. "What are your orders? We pick them off from the tree line one by one?"
Ashara shook her head, and looked to Rex. "Got any ideas, Rex?"
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The Rise of the Valkyrie *ON HIATUS*
Fiksi Penggemar**ON HIATUS** Ashara Ki was your standard Jedi Knight. Well, as standard as she could from joining the order later than other younglings. But at least she had her best friend, Anakin Skywalker, with her. She faces many struggles, but Anakin was alwa...
