Star Wars Rewritten(Prequel):The Phantom Menace

Chapter Eleven

"Find cover!"Qui-gon told the three that agreed to hide "Quick!"

Anakin and Prim hid behind the Naboo Fighters, while Thorn went and hid behind some boxes. Gennady ignited her lightsabers, deflecting blaster bolts and slicing through droids.

Gennady's lightsabers were, like for all other Jedi's, uniquely hers. They had yellow blades and were made of durasteel. However, what made them especially hers was that they both had two emitters instead of one, yet both sides couldn't function properly at the same time. To account for this flaw, Gennady had installed trapdoor like contraptions on the power cell to block off the energy on the other side.

One lightsaber was standard sized, while the other was a shoto, or a smaller lightsaber. They had rigid grips on the ends so they didn't slip out of her hand, and leather wrapped around the center for a comfortable two handed grip.

"Get to your ships!"Padme commanded the pilots.

They all began rushing toward their N-1 starfighters as R2 units  entered their sockets. Unfortunately, some of them were shot down before they could make it. Instead, Prim and Anakin hopped into the cockpits to hide as the other starfighters took off.

Of course once they were gone, the droid army's reinforcements entered the hangar. Gennady groaned inwardly. She ran over to where Thorn had hidden, ducking behind the boxes.

"I'm going to assume that you're not armed."said Gennady.

"No,"said Thorn sarcastically "I totally have a blaster. I just don't feel like using it."

"Yeah whatever Prickle,"said Gennady, looking around.

She spotted a dead droid and force pulled its blaster to her hand. Gennady handed it to Thorn.

"There,"she said "Now you're armed. Just don't shoot yourself."

"Sounds easy enough,"said Thorn, grinning.

Gennady leaped back over the boxes and began to fight her way through them.

"Yeah!"Gennady heard Prim's voice shout "Slice those rusty brains."

Gennady sliced through one last droid before turning to Prim. "You really need to work on your insults,"said Gennady "I can try to put in a word with Master Che. Although, she doesn't really insult you so much as she does just yell at you. I'm not even sure if she has a sense of humor. Much less a good insult vocabulary."

"Buuuurn!"Prim shouted "Hi Thorn!"

Thorn just gave them a look, then turned back to the battle droids, still crouching in her hiding spot. Gennady also turned back to the battle droids that were now approaching, rushing forward. She sliced through battle droids until she found herself standing next to Padme.

"I suppose this is part of the plan?"asked Gennady.

"Not exactly,"Padme replied "It's just a small setback."

Just then, Captain Panaka and his group entered and helped them destroy the remaining battle droids.

"My guess is the Viceroy is in the throne room."said Padme as she headed off toward a large door off to the side.

"Red Group,"shouted Panaka, "Blue Group, everybody, this way."

They passed Prim and Anakin's starships.

"Hey!"shouted Anakin "Wait for us."

"Anakin,"said Qui-gon "Prim, stay where you are. You'll be safe there."

"But we-"Anakin began.

"Stay in those cockpits."Qui-gon ordered.

"Why do Thorn and Genny get to have all the fun?"Prim complained.

"Thorn?!"asked Obi-wan, turning to face her, "I thought we agreed that you would hide."

"Well,"said Thorn "I have a weapon, so I might as well use it."

"And where did you get this weapon?"asked Qui-gon.

"Gennady got it for me,"

They turned their gazes toward Gennady.

"Really?"asked Obi-wan, sounding annoyed "I think your disobedient behavior is beginning to rub off on your new friends."

"Yep,"said Gennady "And I'm proud of it."

Obi-wan muttered something about food and explosions, making Gennady believe that he was remembering one of his unique experiences with Gennady. She smiled at the memory.

"I guess Thorn can be permitted to come along?"asked Gennady.

Obi-wan and Qui-gon exchanged a look with Padme.

"Alright,"said Padme "But be careful."

"Yes!"Thorn shouted.

"Let's go!"Panaka shouted impatiently.

They continued toward the large doors at a brisk pace. Suddenly, the doors opened to reveal a figure on the other side. Gennady gasped slightly as she saw just who it was. Darth Maul.

The Sith apprentice was far more intimidating in person. He wore black robes and boots, and had horns protruding from the top of his head. He had red skin, with tattoos swirling even over his face. His eyes were gold, like most Sith.

"Kit,"said Gennady telepathically, fear rising in her "I'm going to need your help with this."

"With what?"he asked "Where are you?"

Gennady just mentally raised her eyebrow at him.

Kit sighed, clearly picking up on exactly what Gennady was doing. "So what can I help you with?"

"You know that Sith Apprentice I've been dreaming about for the past few days?"

"Say no more,"Kit smiled at Gennady, then, more seriously, added "I'm sure you'll be fine."

"It's not me I'm worried about,"Gennady replied "You said so yourself. This dream could be figurative. What if someone else dies?"

"If the Force wills for someone to die, then you can't prevent that anymore than you can stop the sun from setting,"said Kit "But remember. Those who die become one with the force. They will always be there, one way or another. If you are meant to save someone, then you will."

Gennady sighed, then nodded.

"Don't let this distract you from the mission,"Kit added "You need to be focused."

Genndy mentally tugged one of Kit's tendrils, and felt Kit return the gesture.

"We'll handle this,"said Qui-gon.

Padme nodded. "Thorn,"she said "You're with us. We'll take the long way."

The group left, so that only Qui-gon, Obi-wan, and Gennady remained. The two older Jedi turned to Gennady.

"Be careful,"said Obi-wan.

"Don't worry,"said Gennady, flashing them a grin.

They returned the smile, then turned to face the Sith apprentice. Gennady felt Kit take control of her body. Clearly caught off guard, Maul blinked several times, narrowing his eyes.

Gennady wasn't really surprised by his surprise. When taking over each other's bodys, Kit and Gennady had discovered that the other's silhouette would encase them. It usually caught their opponents off guard.

Maul regained his posture, Pulling out his lightsaber, Maul ignited it, revealing a second blade. Holding it in one hand and standing at the ready, he narrowed his eyes challengingly at the Jedi.

Suddenly, there was an explosion behind them. Kit turned to see that the other group had been attacked by more battle droids. However, Prim and Anakin were blasting them from inside the fighters they'd hidden in. Unfortunately, the ships were closed and taking off as well.

"Pew! Pew!"Prim was shouting whenever she fired.

Turning back to the Sith, Gennady saw Qui-gon and Obi-wan had removed their cloaks and were ready for battle. Kit took out Gennady's lightsabers, also standing ready to fight.