Invasion Preparation.

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Neeran activated the holo-transmitter in her home and waited for the reply.

Two figures flashed to life on the holo-projector and the female said, "What's the problem, Neeran?"

"I may need you and your rebel cell to return to Jaroon," said Neeran. "There's an imminent threat of an invasion from the Inquisitor and his Imperial forces."

"Why would you need us?" asked the man. "Wouldn't your forces be enough to defend against the Imperials' stormtroopers and a lone Inquisitor?"

"A lone Inquisitor yes, but it's likely that he will have quite a few lower Inquisitors with him," replied Neeran. "I only have one other Jedi Master, two upcoming Jedi Knights, a young Padawan, a youngling who is almost a Padawan and a former apprentice of the Inquisitor who is still to unstable to know where his loyalties lie." 

"That's understandable," replied the woman. "We'll round up the troops. When's the soonest that he will attack?"

"Any day now," said Zach, appearing behind Neeran causing her to look over her shoulder at him. "Getting here as soon as possible would be great."

"We'll get there asap," replied the woman. "See you all shortly."

The hologram shut off and Neeran sighed.

"Why do you need to call everyone back Neeran?" asked Zach. "We could deal with an invading Imperial force on our own. Why bring others into the fray?"
"I'm doing this to restore the way that this galaxy's history should have been written from Ezra's point of view," replied Neeran. "This is the Will of the Force."

"And what about you?" asked Zach, sounding concerned. "What is going to happen to you?"

"Nothing is ever certain in this time of the Empire," replied Neeran, making to leave the room. "I can't tell you more."

"And what about the kids here?" asked Zach grabbing Neeran's arm. "You don't want a repeat of the Battle of Ruusan do you?"

"No," whispered Neeran. "That will never happen again."

"And what about you and me?"

Neeran looked back at Zach and saw the concern written all over his face. Her expression softened as she wrapped he arms around him and whispered, "Nothing has come between us before, and nothing will come between us now."

"I know Neeran."

"I know you do Zach." 

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