Rebel Defenders: Fighting the Framework (Book 4 MCU/Star Wars Crossover)

An Inside Man

"I can't believe you didn't tell us the Hand's secret weapon was your ex girlfriend. She was after everyone of us. I said specifically we need to put it all on the table back at the restaurant. Yet you kept this from us." Luke chastised

Matt, Jessica, and Luke were riding the subway to get to Midland Circle. The official story as far as the Empire and Civilian Law Enforcement was concerned was that Jessica and Luke kidnapped Matt attempting to flee the city. Stormtroopers and Police Officers flooded the streets which lead to Matt, Jessica and Luke riding the subway to avoid them.

"We spent all that time in that factory complex and not one word about this until now?" Jessica asked shaking her head

"I'm sorry. I was wrong to not tell you guys about Elektra. But I didn't think it was going to be an issue." Matt said

"Are you serious? This was an issue. One that affects all of us!" Luke complained

"The next time you conveniently forget crap that effects the rest of us..." Jessica threatened

"You're not exactly an open book yourself Jessica so you shouldn't be lecturing me about this." Matt retorted

"My past isn't actively trying to kill us and its none of your freaking business." Jessica snapped

"There's no point in arguing. What's done is done. All we can do is move forward." Luke said

"That makes sense. Jessica I'm sorry. I screwed up but I need you guys's help."

"Fine Matt. There's no turning back at this point. Besides...Fulcrum inputted the IED specs into Chopper. So once we rescue Danny we can turn the Hand's weapon against them and collapse the building in on itself. That should be a lot of fun." Jessica sighed before she drunk from a champagne bottle

Luke stared at Jessica while Matt grinned and shook his head.

"What...it was in the evidence locker at the precinct and it's been a rough few days." Jessica said as she took another swig from the champagne bottle

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"Are you certain these Defenders will be able to stop the Hand. The Emperor is sick and tired of their meddling in various Imperial operations over the past few years." High Governor Tarkin said

"I'm sure because I know they'll use the destruction of the Midland Circle Financial Building as cover to engage an attack on the TIE Defender factory." Thrawn replied

"Keep me appraised of your progress. You have my permission to move in after the destruction of the Midland Circle building. Have Governor Pryce send an order to all civilian officers of rank to tell their subordinates to stand down."

"Yes High Governor Tarkin."

Kallus eyes widened in fear as he overheard the secret meeting amongst his superiors. He needed to get this message out to the Rebel Alliance quickly. His personal leave log was marked as phone call to loved one. That gave Kallus roughly two hours to travel to the junkyard near the Hudson River to send his message. Kallus was careful to take detours on his trip on a speeder bike. Kallus was certain that he avoided anyone seeing him on his journey. He reached the radio tower in the back of the junkyard and turned on the communications system inside it.

"This is Fulcrum with an urgent message. Thrawn knows about..." Kallus warned before he saw a red glowing light on the hologram of the Fulcrum symbol.

"By the light of Lothal's moons my place is in the Kitchen." Thrawn said softly appearing at the doorway to the communications tower

Kallus turned to face Thrawn but merely frowned resisting the temptation to speak or express any emotion.

"Isn't that your secret code phrase Agent Kallus? Or would you like me to address you by your codename? Fulcrum. I'm afraid your Rebel friends won't receive your warning." Thrawn said holding a jamming device in front of Kallus