Eye Of The Needle (Star Wars)

Chapter 94: Taking Down Trench

Once Anakin, Rex, Hunter, Tech, Crosshair, Echo, and I were about to leave, we said our goodbyes to the Poletecs.

"Thank you for helping us in our fight." Anakin said.

At once Tech translated Anakin's words. The chief then spoke in his language as he gave us a bow. Tech then translated his words for us. "He said the Jedi will always have an ally here on Skako Minor."

I gave the chief a smile before returning his bow. With that, the chief and the Poletecs left, returning to their village. As Anakin, Tech, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Hunter boarded the ship, Echo spoke up. "Rex, Storm. Thanks for coming after me."

"That's what brothers do." Rex mentioned.

"I couldn't leave you in the hands of the Techno Union, especially after all you've done for me." I informed him.

Echo smiled and I returned his smile. Rex cleared his throat, reminding us he was still here with us. "I'm just sorry it took so long. Hopefully, it's gonna be just like old times."

With that, we climbed into the ship joining the others. As soon as we returned back to Anaxes, Echo was sent to the medical bay to be checked on. Meanwhile Anakin, Master Windu, Areria, Rex, Mocax, Obi-Wan, and I were in the control room, discussing what to do next.

"We have more than a dozen active battlefronts on Anaxes, and we are losing nearly every one." Master Windu mentioned.

A hologram of the planet appeared before us on the holotable. Master Windu continued. "But if Admiral Trench can no longer anticipate our moves, we now have the opportunity to retake the planet."

"I can improve your chances."

Upon hearing that voice, we turned around to see Echo walking towards us with a medical droid hovering behind him. Echo was wearing new clone armor in the color blue, like his old armor.

"Eh, excuse me, Generals." Rex said.

Rex then walked over towards Echo, informing him that he didn't he was ready for battle yet. As they spoke, Master Windu intervened. "If the trooper has a plan, I'd like to hear it."

Echo glanced over at Rex. "May I?"

Rex then stepped aside, allowing Echo to approach the holotable. He used his right robotic arm to plug into the computer through one of the the sockets in the holotable.

"While Master Windu leads a team to retake the assembly complex, the Bad Batch and General Ca'ana will escort me into Trench's new comm vault, which according to current intel, is now located on this Separatist Dreadnought above Anaxes." Echo explained.

We then saw a holograph of the ship. I knew Echo meant well, but I agreed with Rex. Perhaps it wasn't time he rejoin any battles yet. Echo then continued with his plan. "Once I'm plugged in, I can feed Trench strategies, but this time, you'll know every move before he makes it."

"And you are certain that if we get you onboard that ship, that you can convince Trench's army to do what you want?" Areria questioned.

"Absolutely. Unfortunately, I've been doing this for a while, but this time I can help bring about a Republic victory instead of a defeat." Echo assured us.

I glanced over at Master Windu and Obi-Wan, who both nodded, agreeing with Echo's plan. I couldn't help but feel uneasy. I knew Echo would be of great help and I would never question his loyalties, but I was afraid he was pushing himself. Was he truly ready to go back into missions? Despite my concerns, I remained silent. I knew their decision was final. There was no going back...

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Anakin, the Bad Batch, Rex, Echo, and I took off in the Bad Batch's ship. Areria remained behind to help Obi-Wan and Master Windu. As we made our way out of the atmosphere, Wrecker spoke up. "Please tell me we are blowing something up."