Star Wars Rebels - Odyssey

Chapter 9: Decryption

Author's note - Just as a note, this chapter does include a character of my own creation (you'll know him when he enters) so he's not canon to the main star wars universe.  I just thought he'd be a fun addition and I hope you enjoy reading! (The image above is some concept art that I found and I think this is kinda what my character would look like to help you visualise him)

The Ghost shuddered forcefully as it left hyperspace with the vast planet of Dantooine laid before it.  The crew had all gathered in the cockpit, ready for their next slice of action.  As they entered the planet's atmosphere, they saw fields of farmland stretching off beyond the horizon and small villages dotting the landscape.  Everything about this place reminded Ezra of Lothal; the fields, the sky, the peaceful aura and so much more.  It was like he was home again.  There was a capital city on the planet but the co-ordinates that Rex had given them to lead them to the decrypter were near an old farm on the outskirts of said city.  Hera edged the Ghost down behind a rock formation, a small distance away from both the farm and the city to try to limit the amount of attention they drew.  She volunteered to stay with the ship along with Chopper whilst the rest of the crew dismounted and prepared for a short walk. 

Ezra looked up at the rock formations, huge spikes of stone in various shapes and sizes that blocked out the view of the city completely, in utter amazement.  "Reminds me of Lothal quite a lot, how about you Ezra?" Sabine asked.  Ezra nodded as Kanan and Zeb joined them.  "Okay, the farm is just on the other side of these rocks, it's a way away from the capital so hopefully we won't see any Imperials and we can get going quickly" Kanan stated as he led the group through a small path, between the rock spikes.  As they walked through the small valley that the rock formations had created, small pebbles fell on them from high above causing them to worry about something larger falling on them.  "Let's get a move on, I don't wanna get squashed today" Zeb remarked, quickening his pace. 

After a few minutes they were out of the rocks and stood before a vast expanse of flat land as far as they eye could see.  They noticed the capital a few miles ahead of them with a few smaller star destroyers looming over head and saw a collection of farms scattered around it.  Kanan was holding a small device which told the crew where they were and which direction they needed to head in to reach the meeting point.  With a nod of agreement, they began moving once more, strolling over the fields and enjoying the peace ad quiet.  It was nice to visit an area where Imperial presence was limited, all they could hear was the sounds of nature like birds flying above or small animals growling from the long grass.  But the sight of the capital reminded them of why they were here and what they were fighting, before they could achieve peace of any kind the Empire had to be defeated.

It didn't take long for Kanan's device to lead them to an old wooden barn which looked like it originated from before the Clone Wars.  They slowly walked up and examine it closely, noticing that planks were close to falling away and the structure was in complete disrepute.  "What is this place Kanan?" Zeb asked curiously as Kanan stroked the wood inquisitively.  "I sense that it's a illusion of some sort but I can't see past it, it's fascinating" he replied.  Ezra tried to open the huge barn doors but they wouldn't shift.  "Is anyone in there? Hello?!" Kanan shouted as his device bleeped incessantly to tell them that they'd reached the correct place.  Complete silence followed his question but he could sense something, a life force within this barn.  "We're not Imperials, we're with the Rebellion and we need your help" he continued.  "Any intelligent ISB agent could say that, I kinda need proof to trust a bunch of random strangers who claim to need my help" a voice replied from inside.  Kanan thought for a moment and nodded at Ezra as they held out their arms.  Several small stones started to rise out from the grasses, held up by the force and levitated in the air.  "That's...that's impossible.  The Jedi died out, they all died" the voice said in shock, clearly astounded by what he'd just witnessed.  "Not all of us, please, we need your help" Kanan said, while crossing his fingers behind his back.  After a few seconds the entire barn started to flicker, as if it was phasing in and out of existence, before disappearing completely.  In its place stood a man dressed in smuggler attire with a staircase leading underground right behind him.  "Welcome Jedi"