"Victory on Geonosis! After a massive assault, the Republic has finally recaptured the Separatist planet and shut down its droid factories of doom. An investigation by Luminara Unduli led to the discovery of Queen Karina the Great, whose hive mind could reanimate dead Geonosian soldiers. During the destruction of the Queen's temple, the Jedi apprehended her advisor, Poggle the Lesser, and now prepare to deliver the villain to Coruscant for trial."
Poggle was being loaded into a Republic gunship, as the Padawans, rested up from their experience exit the same ship. Jedi Master Mundi exits as well.
"I'm afraid we have a complication." He said, which seems to be the case with almost everyone and everything.
"Don't we always?" Anakin casually chimes in.
"I've just received a distress signal from our forces on Dantooine. Master Windu's defenses held, but at a great cost to his men. They need medical supplies immediately. We can obtain these supplies at the medical station near Ord Cestus." Mundi explains.
"We're delivering Poggle to Coruscant, and Cestus is not exactly on the way." Anakin responds.
"The Republic must begin debriefing Poggle right away if we're to get useful intelligence from him." Unduli, who was almost victim to this "Parasite." Said, (Y/n) has been hearing about this, unknowing of what to expect.
"Master, I suggest we let our Padawans handle the supply mission." Anakin said to Obiwan, who rubs his chin.
"Whatever needs to be done, Master, we're happy to help." (Y/n) says, shrugging.
"As am I." Barriss said, and Ashoka doesn't want to be left out "All of us, we're ready." Ashoka says.
"Very well. Take a medical frigate. And after we've delivered Poggle to Coruscant, we'll rendezvous with you for the voyage to Dantooine." Obiwan orders. The Padawans board the frigate and await the clones to finish loading.
"Man, it's been weeks since I got a good nights rest.. can't wait for something nice and easy." (Y/n) said as he and company enter the command deck to contact Jedi master Fisto
"We're ready to make our jump, Master Fisto. We should be here within the day." (Y/n) says, the Jedi nods.
"Good. I look forward to your arrival." He ends communicating and he stretches.
"Alright! If you don't mind me, I'm gonna get some rest." (Y/n) walks off as Barriss follows.
"(Y/n)?" She asks.
"Huh?" He responds, Ashoka watches them talk, not particularly listening in. He's explaining something to her which Barriss seems particularly interested in, but perhaps moreso the Jedi.
Finally, the three rest in one of the cabins each taking a bed in a wall of the room. Ashoka was rumbling about, unable to rest. (Y/n) was wincing, trying to sleep as Ashoka tumbled around.
"What? What is it?" (Y/n) said.
"It's too quiet. It's a big change from all the fighting the last few days." She says
"You should enjoy this peace while it lasts." Barriss says, her eyes also closed.
"I can't. Let's go eat." Ashoka suggests, Barriss joins Ashoka but (Y/n) lies comfortably.
"You two enjoy your day, I'll be here." He dozes off back to sleep, snoring softly.
In the Mess Hall, Barriss and Ashoka were the only ones there. It seems all the other clones were just like (Y/n), resting.
"I was just thinking about what you said earlier, about enjoying the peace while it lasts. As a Jedi, I'm not sure I know how to do that." Ashoka says, and Barriss considers her words carefully.
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Star Wars The Clone Wars; Balance
FanfictionYou will always find Darkness in the Light, and Light within the Dark. No two can exist without the other, that is not Balance. Follow the Journey of a Lost Padawan as he searches the Galaxy and his Heart for one important thing; Balance.
