˗ˏˋ𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭ˊˎ˗
𝚡𝚡𝚒𝚟. 𝚞𝚗𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚙𝚊𝚍𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚗
𝑳𝑰𝑨, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka were having a holocall with the Admiral on the Cruiser.
"We're under attack by Separatist warships, but I'll try to make contact with the Jedi Temple for you. Stand by." The Admiral said
Anakin and Obi-Wan exchanged a glance with Lia before Master Yoda appeared.
"Master Kenobi, glad Ahsoka and Miss Naberrie found you, I am." Yoda said
"Master Yoda, we are trapped here, and vastly outnumbered. We are in no position to go anywhere or do anything. Our support ships have all been destroyed." Obi-Wan informed
"Send reinforcements to you, we will." Yoda said
The transmission started crackling.
"Master Yoda? Master Yoda?" Obi-Wan called
"We've lost the transmission, sir." The Admiral informed
A clone walked up to the Admiral.
"We have to leave orbit immediately. More enemy ships have just arrived." The clone said
"We'll get back to you as soon as we can." The Admiral said
"Well, I guess we'll have to hold out a little longer." Anakin said
Obi-Wan suddenly remembered that Ahsoka was standing there.
"My apologies, young one. It's time for a proper introduction." Obi-Wan said
"I'm the new Padawan learner. I'm Ahsoka Tano." Ahsoka introduced
"I'm Obi-Wan Kenobi, your new master." Obi-Wan said
"I'm at your service, Master Kenobi, but I'm afraid I've actually been assigned to Master Skywalker." Ahsoka said
She pointed up at Anakin, who looked at her with a shocked face. Lia chuckled to herself at her husband's reaction.
"What? No, no, no. There must be some mistake. He's the one who wanted the Padawan." Anakin said
He pointed at Obi-Wan and Ashoka crossed her arms.
"No, Master Yoda was very specific. I'm assigned to Anakin Skywalker, and he is to supervise my Jedi training." Ahsoka said
"But that doesn't make any sense." Anakin argued
"We'll have to sort this out later. It won't be long before those droids figure out a way around our cannons." Obi-Wan said
"I'll check on Rex in the lookout post." Anakin said
"You'd better take her with you." Obi-Wan said
Anakin stopped and Lia could hear him sigh before he walked on, Ahsoka following pursuit.
"You're sneaky, you know that, right?" Lia said
"I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about." Obi-Wan lied
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Later, the group has reconvened around a hologram of the city.
"The shield generator is somewhere in this area." Obi-Wan said
He pointed at the hologram.
"They're slowly increasing the diameter, and keeping it just ahead of their troops." Obi-Wan explained
"Heavy cannons are gonna be useless against that." Rex pointed out
"At they get closer, I suppose we could try to draw them into the buildings. That might level the playing field a bit." Obi-Wan said
"If that shield's gonna be such a problem, why don't we just take it out?" Ahsoka asked
"Easier said than done." Rex said
"Well, I, for one, agree with her." Anakin said
Lia could tell he didn't like to agree with his new Padawan. Lia nodded in agreement.
"Yes, someone has to get to that shield generator and destroy it. That's the key." Lia said
"Right then." Obi-Wan said
He glanced at Anakin in amusement.
"Maybe you and your Padawan can tiptoe through the enemy lines and solve this particular problem together." Obi-Wan suggested
"Can do, Master Kenobi." Ahsoka said, eagerly
"I'll decide what we do." Anakin said
"If Rex, Malia, and I can engage them here." Obi-Wan said
He pointed at a spot on the hologram.
"You two might have a chance to get through their lines undetected, here." Obi-Wan said
He pointed at another spot on the hologram.
"They won't have much time. The droids far outnumber us, so our ability to street fight is limited without the use of heavy cannons. They will march forward under the protection of their shield until they are right on top of our cannons, then they'll blow them away." Rex warned
"We'll figure out a way. Come on, Master, let's go." Ahsoka said
"If we survive this, Snips, you and I are gonna have a talk." Anakin hissed
The two walked off.
"They make quite a pair, don't they?" Lia asked, amused
Rex turned to Obi-Wan.
"You think they have a chance?" Rex asked
"They better. If they can't turn off that shield generator before it reaches the heavy cannons, there'll be no escape for any of us." Obi-Wan said
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Lia, Obi-Wan, and the rest of the clones watched the droid army approach them.
"That shield is certainly putting a crimp in my day." Obi-Wan said
"It's no use, sir! Even at full power the cannon doesn't affect it." Rex exclaimed
"All right, Rex. It was worth a try. Tell the men to fall back!" Obi-Wan ordered
They retreated and Lia followed Obi-Wan up into a building, and they hid behind the balustrade. The red energy shield went through them.
"We're inside the shield. Just stay away from those tanks." Obi-Wan said
He then ignited his lightsaber and Lia pulled out her blaster. She followed Obi-Wan down, shooting and destroying droids as she went. However, for every droid Lia destroyed, two took its place.
"If it continues like this, we'll need to retreat." Lia said
Rex ran over to the two.
"They're right behind us, sir! They wiped out most of my unit. We had to pull out of there." Rex said
An explosion went off and they ran further, away from the nearing droid army.
"The shield has almost reached the heavy cannons." Obi-Wan said
"We're not gonna be able to stop them, sir." Rex said
"Move your troops back to the heavy cannons. Do everything you can to protect them. Malia and I will delay the droids." Obi-Wan ordered
"But..." Rex started
"That's an order, Captain!" Obi-Wan snapped
Rex nodded and ran off. Lia sighed and pulled out her blaster, shooting at the droids again.