Mistaken Identity

Reinforcements

Arriving in the Land of Fire, An Acclamator Class Star Destroyer unload it's LAAT Gunships, Nu Class Shuttle and a modified Omicron-class attack shuttle, called the Havoc Marauder. Once they landed in an open area in a deepest part of the woods, the Jedi, Mandalorians, Clones and their Shinobi and Soul Reaper allies, Clone Commandos secured the area as Clones, Jedi, Ninja and Soul Reapers step out of the Gunships.

As they get organized to move out, they are a creature's deep roar in the distance. "What was that?" Clone Captain Kizo asked. "You don't want to know." Tech replied. Then, Kiba, upon hearing the creature's roar, knew who it was. "I think that was a bear." Kiba said. Wrecker, looking around the forest, replied "At least we are not near a swamp.". "Close enough." Crosshair quipped. Jay, looking at a holomap, got the coordinates for Vinare's safehouse. Doing the math in his head, he got the answer. He turned to his troops and allies. "Vinare's safehouse is four clicks north." Jay said "We continue on foot and check the surrounding area. If we see any battle droids, or enemy patrol, we take them out.". Seeing Wrecker already moving. Jay extending his hand, stopping Wrecker, replied "Covertly.". Jay signaled his battalion forward with Shido Squad and Epilson Squad covering their flanks. "Oh, come on!" Wrecker grumbled "It's been days since I've blown something up." Matsuyama, seeing Wrecker down, comfort and said, in a reassuring manner, "Don't worry, big guy. You'll get your chance." as she pats him twice on the shoulder.

They moved through the dense woods, the rustling of leaves and snapping of twigs beneath their boots, sandals and their Shinobi Field Shoes. The smell of pine and earth was thick in the air, mingling with the faint scent of something metallic. It was clear that the droids had been through here recently, but there was no sign of them now. Kiba and the other Shinobi and Soul Reapers remained vigilant, their eyes scanning the treetops for any signs of danger. Jay and the other Jedi were also vigilant, scanning the woods for any attacks from the enemy. The clones marched in perfect unison, their blasters at the ready. The ninja blended into the shadows, their movements silent and swift.

Least then a mile away, The 1st Pennsylvania was on the move; Generals and few officers mounted on horseback. They were vigilant on their march; their eyes scanning the woods for any attack. Then, just at they were coming up to a T-Section, Lyons heard the sound of troop marching to the west. Halting his troops, Lyons ordered his troops to hide and woods and held their fire until we see whoever, or whatever, is coming their way. Forming a line of fire, the Pennsylvanians waited and held their fire.

Coming up to the intersection, Lyon and his troops continued to move. Then, just as they were coming up to the T-Section, Jay halted everyone and got into position. No one said word. No one moved a muscle. Then, a faint voice was heard from the woods. "Flash." Said a voice. Some of the troops look at each other with confusion with that word from the woods. Then, the voice came again "Flash.". "Thunder." Replied Jay. Stepping out of the woods with a few Soldiers of the 1st, General Lyons looked at the troops ahead of him. He saw that they were Republic Troopers; with their Shinobi and Soul Reaper allies. Lyons ordered his troops to come out and stand down. The troops of the 1st stepped out of the woods and greeted their Republic, Hidden Leaf & Soul Reaper allies. Then, Lyons saw one trooper with Jay's lightsabers clipped on his belt. Looking up at the 'trooper' Lyons asked "Jay?" Removing his helmet, the trooper revealed himself to be Jay. At that moment, the 1st ran towards Jay and gathered around him; greeting their friends alive in still kicking and breathing. The reunion was filled with a mix of relief and excitement. "It's good to see you again, buddy." Lyons said "We never gave up on you.". "Thanks, friend." Jay replied "It means a lot.". During the reunion, General Lyons meets Matsuyama for the first time and thanked her for her help. Matsuyama nodded. Then, after the reunion end, the 1st reformed their ranks and moved out. Lyon and the others soon followed them by going North, following the 1st.