Star Wars X SheRa: The Force Of Grayskull(REWRITING)

Chapter 9

Horde troops swarmed the wreckage of the base, their boots crunching on the debris. Soldiers tended to their wounded comrades while others combed through the ruins for any valuable intel. Catra and Darrius stood at the heart of the chaos, surveying the scene. Darrius, his sharp gaze scanning the destruction, crouched down beside a damaged HordeBot. His gloved hand traced the deep slashes across its metal plating.

Darrius: (grimly) Lightsaber and sword marks.

Catra: (folding her arms) Adora and the Jedi were here.

Darrius: (standing up, eyes narrowing) Looks like it. But they couldn't have done all this alone...

At that moment, Lonnie, Kyle, and Rogelio approached, standing at attention before Darrius and Catra.

Darrius: (without turning) What do you have to report?

Lonnie: Multiple men down. Some of the injured were able to give us a report of what happened.

Catra: And?

Kyle: (nervously) A group of insurgents showed up and assisted the Rebels.

Catra: (raising an eyebrow) Anything else?

Rogelio growled softly, adding in his deep voice.

Rogelio: (growling) They said the insurgent known as the Red Knight was here. He left with the Rebels.

Darrius: (pausing, intrigued) Red Knight?

Catra: (glancing at Darrius) He's been a thorn in the Horde's side for a long time. If we capture him, it will be a major blow to the Etherian Resistance.

Darrius: (nodding) Indeed. Prepare to search the area. I want no stone left unturned.

Further up the hill, two Rebel scouts lay prone, watching the Horde soldiers comb through their former base.

Scout #1: (whispering) Looks like Horde forces are back. We better get out of here before they find us.

Scout #2: (adjusting his scope) Wait, hold on... That guy in red armor and a cloak—he's a Horde Commander.

Scout #1: (pulling out binoculars) What? Let me see.

Scout #1 focuses in on Darrius, his face tightening in disbelief.

Scout #1: (shocked) No way... That's Darrius.

Scout #2: (confused) Darrius?! The reports said he was stationed on the other side of Etheria. What's he doing here?

Scout #1: (lowering his binoculars) Looks like they called him back. This could be our chance to take him out. Get your rifle ready.

The second scout raises his rifle, aiming directly at Darrius. Just as his finger begins to tighten on the trigger, Darrius suddenly turns, his cold eyes locking onto their position.

Scout #2: (startled) What the—? I think he sees us!

Scout #1: What?

Before they can react, a voice speaks from behind.

Virgil: Don't move.

Both scouts freeze and slowly turn their heads. Behind them stands a small group of Horde soldiers, led by Virgil, their rifles aimed at the scouts.

Virgil: (coldly) Drop your weapons, now.

The two scouts exchange a nervous glance before complying, lowering their weapons to the ground. Virgil smirks, pushing them to their knees and marching them down to the base where Darrius and Catra await.

As they are forced to kneel before Darrius, Catra steps forward, eyeing their ragged clothing.

Darrius: (to the scouts) Judging by your clothes, you're not from Brightmoon's Rebellion.