Star Wars clone wars One shots/ Random

A captains thoughts (After Umbara)

Info: In this chapter what Rex thinks after a destructive battle (Umbara). Check out the song Monster by Skillet. Also read the a/n at the end

As Rex entered his quarters the mode that he so often found himself in died down. The mode of being a 'soldier' or a 'captain'. The mode that blocked out any real emotion and kept him on task. The veteran captains walls began to cave in. Why? He took off his helmet and placed it next to his bunk stripping off the rest of his armor, leaving him in his black skintight under suit. He glanced over at the bed eyeing it, deciding. No you don't deserve that type of comfort. Not after what happened. He let out a violet shutter as memory's from a few hours before invaded deeper. He bit his lip in sheer disgust and grief as the memories started to suffocate him. He squeezed his eyes shut and Krells words cut through his head sharp and abrupt. It's your fault captain, Feeble minded clones, Time and rest are luxuries the republic can't afford, make no mistake for crossing me you will pay the price.
He had said every word with a malice. CT7567. He always disliked being called that but since Krell said it he loathed it. He should've known. Maybe if he where a better captain he would've listened to his brothers and instincts. He sat on the cold tile floor. "I suck as a captain" he says his back pressing against the wall. He hugged himself lightly and then remembered. He looked down at his hand studying them. Biologically and physically the same as thousands of others. No except yours controls the result of the 501st. Yours killed brothers, Cody is going to kill us, kill me. He sighed resting his head against it, his hardened brown eyes scanning the ceiling for answers. Finding no answers in the blank ceiling he heaved a sigh. Their cries of pain still rung in his head and he covered his face with his hands. How many must perish before this war ends? He killed his own brothers, they all had but he was their captain. Krell was right about one thing... It is my fault. Dark thoughts clouded his mind as he began to roll off the casualties. After around 40 brothers of both the 501st and 212th legion he stopped. He then moved on to about 30 injured. He rotated his shoulder blades as a itching sensation prickled. He thought he had smelt burnt flesh earlier.. Just didn't really process it. Pains good anyway. It serves as a distraction. And Kix has his hands full. It's a stupid burn just more of a pesky annoyance anyway. A quote he had heard before echoed in his head "our scars remind us that the past is real" he repeats quietly (if you know what song this is from I will be your best friend). This one did leave a scar, deep and swirling, mysterious, never ending and haunting. This planet wouldn't be forgotten. He was sure of that. A knock on the door snapped him out of his thoughts. "Sir are you in there?" A brothers voice asked sounding a little panicked. After all they just lost a general, 212th members and 501st members. They didn't need to loose the captain to. The sad part was that this clone happened to be a rookie... And he had seen more personal carnage in a day then most veterans have seen in their life. Poor kid he thought before opening his mouth to answer. "Yes rookie I'm here" he called and thought he heard a sigh of relief from the other side of the door. "Okay sir I was just here to tell you there's a transmission for you in the tower". "Okay I'll be right there" the captain called. As he heard footsteps fade he clenched his fists "blast it! Damn the debrief! I don't want to explain to anyone. They should've been here and then they would've know. Krell should've never of came!" (Hehe perverted thoughts xD) He calmed himself and looked over at his armor. The blue dull and faded a reaction to the different terrain he's been in. The good old blue he smiled slightly to himself. He had chosen blue to start this battalion because blue represented coolness. Keeping your mind in a unthinkable situation. Stability, trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth. All characteristics the 501st had (so I might've googled it don't judge). He was proud of them, they made quite a team. He was glad he molded it. He was willing to die over and over for any one of them. They where his legion, brothers, friends but most of all responsibility. He had devoted himself to them. He had a promise to do his best to protect each and everyone of them. He got up and went over and started to put his armor on. Maybe a different captain or commanding officer would've saved more lives. Maybe the 501st needs a new leader.. His thoughts where once again interrupted by a more impatient knock at the door "hurry up Captain" Fives impatient voice rang clear. He scowled "I'm coming, I'm coming". "Not fast enough the generals want to see you now!" The generals can wait. That's how much I care right now. "Alright!" He says grumpily. He wasn't on the best mood and surely didn't have a lot of patience. His armor dug into his irritated, painful back and he let out a low hiss. He put pain to the back of his mind and quickly went over to the door. He opened it to see Fives leaning in the door way. He seemed to be trying to read the captain. Rex took note of this but ignored him pushing past. "Rex wait" Fives called. Rex turned to face him "I'm going to tell you like I told you when I first met domino squad. You will call me captain or sir" he growls and walks off leaving a shocked Fives behind to ponder.

He walked into the tower and up to the main floor to be greeted by a hologram. The Jedi council sat before him and he entered the room. He straighted up standing at attention before saluting the generals. He had grown accustomed to Krell lashing out at him everytime he either had something to say or didn't address him at attention. Was there more like him? He wondered before a clearing of the throat made him fine to his senses. General Skywalker noticed the change in behavior "at ease Rex" he says. Rex relaxed and took off his hemet. "Since when did you get so formal?" Ashoka asked from beside Anakin her eyes sparking in a playful manor. Well let's see Krell lashed out at me every time I didn't so yeah. "Well I figured there where all the generals on one place I might as well be respectful" the clone lied. This caused Skywalker to frown but he remained silent. "So where is General Krell?" Mace Windu asked. Rex demeanor changed and the Jedi took notice. "He's dead sirs" he replied bluntly. A few glances where thrown around"tragic this loss is. How did he die hm?" Yoda asked curiously. Rex paled for a brief moment. His hands grew clammy and he fiddled with his fingers, shifting his weight. "Um he.. Was shot by Dogma." The Jedi had startled looks all besides Yoda and Mace who always seemed to keep a straight face. "What was the cause of this betrayal?" One of the Jedi started but Rex interjected "sorry general. With all do respect the act wasn't a betrayal from us" he says. Anakins gaze flickered showing interest and hope. "Go on Rex" he instructed. Rex looked down and Skywalker frowned worried about his friend. He could sense the grief and anger coming from the captain through the force. His Padawan Ashoka had been extremely quiet also sensing what was wrong. She wanted to know what was wrong with the Rexter. "Rex please continue" Obi wan spoke. Rex gathered himself and looked back up at them his eyes hard. He started explaining everything, from the day that Krell came to the end in great detail. He left Krell lashing out at him out because he felt that it wasn't anyone's problem but his. He hesitated as he got to the part where Krell had made them kill eachother. "We where told the enemies had our weapons and armor... But when we got there we where attacked" he was interrupted as Fives walked in Kix behind him. The ARC trooper and medic noticed the generals and saluted going off to the side to wait until Rex was done. But Rex turned to face them forgetting about the generals for a moment "Kix, Fives why are you two here?" Kix looked at him "just here to tell you to meet me in the medical bay when your done." Rex raised an eyebrow "and why are you here Fives?" Fives looked back at him "you know why". Rex have him a look as in 'Dismissed. We'll talk later' but Fives refused "I think we should talk now sir". "Not now Fives" he says letting out a sigh of frustration. Kix sensing this hatched a plan "Hey Fives there's a lot of people injured even for our combined medical staff. I need your help" he says. Fives raised an eyebrow "odd how there are others and your asking me". Kix grabbed his arm and dragged him out of the room "don't you know better then to argue with a medic" he grumbled. Rex watched them leave keeping a smile from showing on his face. That Kix is a good man. I'm glad he's on the 501st. He turned to face the generals once more. "But when we started to kill I lifted off a helmet of a fallen person. Turns out it was the 212th" he says. A shocked gasp erupted from Ashoka and horror showed on the Jedi's faces, especially Obi wan. "What's the casualties report?" Anakin asks. "Through out all the time we've been here when we combine all of our casualties we have 40 dead and 30 injured" he reports down casting his eyes. The clones who where in the room controlling the communications paused. Everything was silent. A dead lingering silence that consumer everything except for the tiny beeps the machine made. Blaster shots where heard outside and the clone captain whipped into action. He quickly went to the window and saw the Umabarans attempting to take back the base. He growled and went back over to the hologram. The signal was scrambled but he managed "have to go sirs" before the signal was lost. He growled and scooped up his hemet throwing it on. Through the coms he barked orders. "Defensive perimeter now! They can't have this base!" He yelled. This was going to be a long day.

A/N okay this focuses a lot on Rex... I know obsessed. So I do owe a chapter on Commander Wolfe. I will come up with that soon. But I am working on a chapter where Rex confronts the Chancellors after the incident with Fives. Then I have Obi Wan's night mare featuring darth Maul. Some other good fanfiction are in a website called Fanfiction.net. Check it out it has a lot of different topics and good stories. Much better then mine I can assure. Yup they characterize the clones so well and I... just don't I guess. But anyway I also have stage crew coming up soon so might not write a lot. Sorry if these are disappointing