The Story of TDS

Chapter 5 : The Clone Troopers

-=3rd Person=-

After Graduation, each of the Cadets that passed made their way make to the base and got their new armor. They gathered outside and talked about Formation Squad, while doing a circle outside, sitting down. Shard watched from the HQ alone, deep in thought. His thoughts interrupted when Marek walked in. Shard swiftly turned around, sighing in relief that it was Marek. He returned his attention to the Troopers, going back to thinking.

Marek walked next to him, noticing that he wasn't paying attention to them. "Where's the others?" Marek asked, not knowing what to ask.

"Base," Shard replied quickly.

Marek looked out again. He changed his attention from the base to the city. A LAAT took off followed by another, probably a mission for the 501st. He sighed as he was about to leave. Shard grabbed his shoulder and quickly pulled him around.

"You want to know what I'm thinking about don't you?" Shard asked taking off his helmet.

Marek nodded. Moving Shard's hand off his shoulder. "Spill it," He told Shard.

Shard sighed and looked back outside, "With these new Troopers, I have good expectations about them. However, we could be found at any moment. They'll know we have rookies, they saw the Cadets in live action. They're gonna come. And they know which planet," Shard finished.

Marek smirked, "Then let them come. We'll be ready," He replied.

Marek walked out of the HQ, going to talk to the Troopers. Shard stared from the HQ, walking downstairs after putting his helmet back on. He looked at the Debrief area, thinking about his next mission. He left the HQ, walking out. He stared at Marek sitting with the Troopers as he continued walking. One by one the Troopers stood up and Saluted. I walked away not saying anything.

Shard got to the walls, and stared at the City. And felt his head was in extreme pain. He throws his helmet off and held his head. He fell on his knees, and held his head in pain. He falls to the floor as the light around gets Darker. He saw Marek appear above him, with Crow and Ber by his side.

-=Shard's POV=-

I woke up in the medbay, seemingly alone. I stood up, the aching pain in my head gone. I walked out, not a single person around. I take the elevator up and look through the bunks. Nobody. I walk out of the Bunk Area, nobody outside sitting on the floor. I got back towards the wall, looking at the city once more. The pain returned, as I quickly look up. Three CIS Frigates above us, I stare back at the City, Two Gunships inside the city with two more coming. I quickly run over there, and get in the city. Nobody, civilians dead. I shoot a few Droids with my WESTAR, and enter the main building. I killed the droids in my path.

I get to the last room as I open it, I stared at two B2s, a guy in the middle, and a guy in handcuffs behind him. I shot the B2s and moved in. I pointed my gun at the guy, and next thing you know he shoots the hostage. I scream in anger as I punch his face. I stare down at him, taking away anything to hurt me or himself.

I kick his face as he rolls over. He tries crawling as I pull his legs to me. I pick him up and throw him into the wall, punching his face in. Blood across my entire arm, and his face covered. I choke him out, as he beg for air. I toss him on the floor and shoot his foot. He yells in pain as I had enough. I shot him in the face. The pain returned as I blacked out.

I woke up in the Medbay with Crow next to me. It was all just a nightmare. I sat up as he stared at me. "Marek! Angel! Sydd! He's up!" Crow yells.

Angel walks in with Marek, while Sydd carries Silver in. Silver once again asleep. I sighed as I laid back down. I stare as Marek sits next to me. Angel looks down behind him. I already know what they're gonna ask. Silver seems to wake up for a second, and then back to sleep.

"What happened Shard?" Angel asked, tilting her head to the side.

I look around, out the window. I saw Debon and Hyper outside talking. I smile as I assume all the Troopers I trained are there.

"No clue. Looked at the city and next thing you know, I pass out. Had a dream about the city being attacked by the CIS, but that's all. What happened while I was out?" I asked.

Marek looked out the window and Crow and Ber. Then at the rest. "After you passed out, me and Crow carried you to the Medbay. The troopers followed behind cause your their mentor. And that's where we are now," Marek finished getting up.

Crow looked me over again, and then looked at Angel. "He's not coming with you. He needs more time to rest," He told her.

"I understand. Come on Sydd, we gotta carry the sleepy head." She told Sydd as he stood up.

They both grabbed an arm and dragged him out the door. Marek looked at me, and put something on a nearby countertop. He made his way to the door, and looked back at me. And walked out.

-=Sydd's POV=-

Why is she acting so strange recently? After she ran away from Silver that day. She looked like she came back.... blushing. I stopped in my tracks, accidentally letting go of Silver. Angel stopped and looked back at me. "What's wrong Sydd?" She asked, dropping his arm softly.

"What's been going on between you and Silver recently? I noticed something off ever since that day he chased you around," I finished crossing my arms.

She blushed as she opened her mouth, but no words came out. She was speechless. "Then again. I really don't care. As long as he doesn't get to close to you-" I stopped realizing what I said.

"Close to me?" She questioned.

"Nothing," I replied picking him back up.

I almost ruined it for myself. But I still want to know what happened. And I want to know desperately. And I know there is security cameras at our base.