Child of War

Orders

The gunships launched, flying towards the flaming city below. It looked as if we had arrived just in time.

As the gunships provided air support, I equipped my jet pack and descended to the city to aid with the ground assault. I landed on a main street, igniting my sabers and warding off the barrage of blaster shots. I leapt over the first line of droids and entered the thick of the fray. I fought my way to the heart of the city where Master Billaba and her padawan held back the surge of droids with their remaining clones. I thrust my hands forward and launched a group of battle droids back down the alley from which they were advancing.

"Master Billaba." I stood back-to-back with the Chalactan Jedi.

She deflected a blast back at a droid. "I see you're one for timing."

I slashed an overambitious droid in half. "I suppose so."

A gunship hovered above us, releasing more clones. We managed to force back the droids. It wasn't long before we had reclaimed Plateau City.

"Thank you," Master Billaba faced me. "We would not have lasted without your intervention."

I gave a slight bow. "Of course Master."

We returned to the city's heart to regroup and plan our next move.

I turned to Master Billaba's padawan. "You are quite skilled. What's your name?"

He met my gaze with his teal eyes. "Caleb Dume, Master Lianna."

I chuckled. "I'm not a Master yet."

"Lianna." Master Billaba called.

I nodded. "We have a job to finish."

We stood around a hologram of the planet. "Our intel indicates that the Separatists have a base set up here." She pointed at a forested spot on the map. "They have extensive security. It's almost impossible to avoid their guards."

"'Almost,'" I repeated. "Which means there's a chance."

She nodded slowly. "We'll need a distraction."

"Leave that to me." I volunteered. "While I'm drawing their attention, you and your men outflank them."

Master Billaba thought for a moment. "Very well. Gather your forces."
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I crept through the forest with Hawk, Scope, Tech, Grey, and Kickback. I had wanted to have a small group with me so that Master Billaba could attack with full force when the time came. We reached the edge of the trees. The base was directly ahead of us.

"Wait for my signal." I ordered my men and walked out of the foliage. "In the name of the Galactic Republic, surrender."

The droids pointed their blasters at me.

I stood my ground. "I am Lianna Rook of the Jedi Order, born member of Clan Rook. Surrender, now, before I make you."

The droids looked at each other then back at me. They kept their blasters trained on me.

I shrugged. "So be it." I ignited my lightsabers.

Hawk and the others fired blasters from the trees, quickly downing the guards. The shots prompted Master Billaba to begin her attack, taking advantage of the chaos. The droids focused their fire on me, the only target that they could see.

I raced back into the trees. As I reached Hawk, Scope, and the others, Hawk put away his communicator.

"Who was that?" My voice drew his attention. He hadn't noticed my approach.

He lifted his blaster, shakily aiming it at me. "Good soldiers follow orders."

A/N
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