Mistaken Identity

Victory At What Cost

 With the Battle of Tanzaku Town over, and with Kai Rooke, General Wolfinger, Zink Lan and Vineona Ellulde dead, the evening shadows grew long as the Jedi and their allies took part in clean up operations to the town and castle and tend to the dead, dying and wounded.

The town, as well as the castle, were secured by troopers with bright green markings on their armor. These troopers belong to the 442nd Siege Battalion. While the Jedi and their allies took on Vineona Ellulde and the last of her army, Jedi Master Quinlan Vos and his troops took over of the town and began clean up operations and protecting the town from any attacks. During the final phases of the battle, several companies of the Coruscant Guard, under the commander of Commander Thorn, arrived with supplies and lend a hand to the 442nd.

While Tanzaku Town is under reconstruction, Jay was taken to a medical tent to be examined for any damage from the battle. He was under guard by Clone Troopers of the 187th Legion for protection. His battle armor was taken off and he was left with a body glove. Examining him was the Captain of Squad Four.

She was a slender and very youthful woman with blue eyes and black hair. She wears the standard Soul Reaper captain shihakushō apart from using an obi instead of the normal sash, which hides her well-endowed bosom. Her hair is long and is always worn as a large braid down the front of her body. Her name was Retsu Unohana. By her side, watching is her Lieutenant.

She was a tall and well-endowed young-looking woman with gray eyes and short messy silver hair with strands on the right side of her face that are shoulder-length and styled as two thin braids, with two more on the back of her head. She wears a thin dangling red earring on each ear and a standard Soul Reaper shihakushō with her lieutenant badge on her left arm. Her name was Isane Kotetsu.

The medical tent was well-lit, and the smell of antiseptic and the faint hum of medical droids filled the air. Jay lay on a makeshift bed, his injuries not severe but enough to warrant attention. Isane Kotetsu, the lieutenant of the Squad Four's medical squad, approached him with a gentle smile. "You're lucky," she said, her voice soothing amidst the chaos outside "You're not seriously injured." Jay grunted in response, his eyes still focused on the flap of the tent, his mind racing with the events that had transpired. Retsu Unohana, the Captain of the Squad Four, examined him with a critical eye. Her expertise in both combat and medicine was legendary, and she knew the toll a battle could take on even the strongest of warriors. "Your force abilities are... interesting," she commented, her gaze lingering on the Force marks that covered Jay's body "They're not typical for a Jedi. How did you acquire them?" Jay took a deep breath and began to explain his journey, his journey across the galaxy and mastering unique abilities in the Force. He was careful not to mention Master Qui Gon Jinn and his training to preserve his life after death.

As Jay spoke, the flap of the tent was pushed aside and a figure in a black cloak entered. It was Master Windu, his apprentice, Britt Winnwale, Mollbry Meylfall and Captain Shiyo Matsuyama. Windu's eyes took in the scene, and he nodded to Captain Unohana in a silent greeting. "How is he?" Windu asked, his gaze concerned. Unohana stepped aside, allowing the Jedi Master to approach Jay. "He has sustain no injuries from the battle; other than a few scratches." she said. Jay's heart was pounding as he sat up. "Master," he began, but Windu raised a hand to silence him. "I know of your valor today, Jay," he said gravely "You've done well. But, the Council needs to know about what your heard from both Kai Rooke and Vineona Ellulde; and their involvement with the Akatsuki'." Jay nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "I will tell them everything," he said, his voice steady "and the Galactic Senate Intel Committee."

With a nod from Windu, he left the tent; leaving Britt, Mollbry and Captain Matsuyama with Jay. He turn to Matsuyama and spoke to her. "Thank you," He says, bowing his head "for helping me out in proving my innocence's." Matsuyama nodded back, "It was nothing, Jay. It was my duty to help and helping out an ally in need." She replied, her voice calm but firm. Britt Winnwale stepped forward, hugging her master with joy. "I'm glad you are okay, master" she said, her voice filled with relief. Jay looked down at his apprentice and placed a master's hand on her head. "Thanks, kid." he said, with a smile.