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Warning, this chapter contains spoilers for Elegant. But I don't think it matters anyway because I haven't even written the part talked about in Elegant yet.

So it's more like a sneak peek? Idk.

Tw: Language, violence, pregnancy.



Rex returned to the medic as ordered, and sat on the edge of the exam table as he was told. He was a good sold-

Nope.

He didn't even care enough for that.

"Alright, Captain." The medic held out a needle. "I'm just going to sedate you, then I'll take care of that pesky headache."

Rex held up a hand, blocking the injection. "Why do I need to be sedated for that?"

The medic forced a strained smile. "It's just protocol. Now if you'll just-"

"I really don't see why I need to be sedated for this," Rex said and moved away from the medic. He was growing agitated and didn't like where this was going.

"Captain, please remain calm." The medic took a step back to give Rex some space. "Everything will be okay."

"Sorry." Rex forced the tension from his shoulders. "Why do I have to be sedated, though?"

"It's just a small procedure to fix a tiny problem in your head," the medic vaguely explained.

"Is this brain surgery? Because it sounds like brain surgery."

The medic smiled tightly. "Captain-"

"Actually, I don't think my headache is that bad," Rex decided and slipped off the table.

The medic quickly sidestepped to block the door before Rex could leave. "Captain, I really think it's best if you get the procedure done."

"And I really think I don't need to," Rex countered. His hand went to the pistol on his belt and he tapped it with his index finger. "Let me pass."

"Captain-"

And it all clicked.

Something was manipulating the clones. They were loyal and cared for their generals. Why did they all turn on the Republic and those they had worked so hard to protect?

And the medic was so adamant about the procedure on his brain or whatever the kriff was happening.

Rex wanted out. He was done with what the Empire was doing. He wanted to go live with Kara and-

Kara. They weren't even together anymore. So if they both made it out, there was no telling if something would ever happen.

Rex decided it didn't matter. He'd figure all that shit out later. Who knows if they'd even make it out in the first place.

"Where's Kara?" Rex raised the blaster up to the medic's face.

The medic froze. "That's classified."

Rex switched the safety off. "I won't ask again."

"She's with the Commander," the medic quietly told him. "He's escorting her to- to her execution."

"Why is she being executed?" Rex asked, stomach plummeting.

"Lord Lader ordered it and said she'd lost her use. He said she was an escape risk in prison, so he's getting rid of her." The medic cringed as Rex tensed.

Rex stunned the medic and started sprinting away.



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