di’kuts<\/em> from Torrent seem to be in on the whole thing.\u00a0 “Sir?” Mace patted him on the shoulder, gave him a manic grin then jumped out the LAAT.\u00a0 “SIR!?”<\/p>\n“What?\u00a0 Your General has never jumped out of a LAAT right into the middle of a battle?”\u00a0 Echo asked nonchalantly.<\/p>\n
“Usually he had his lightsaber, and didn’t turn into a giant \u2026”\u00a0 He waved his hand at the large black creature that was quickly descending to the ground, until his wings unfolded to help slow his landing.<\/p>\n
“Dragon,” Rex answered.\u00a0 “He’s a badass Dragon, as is General Kenobi.”<\/p>\n
He leaned out the LAAT.\u00a0 “Sir!\u00a0 We’re having words later!”<\/p>\n
Mace smirked at hearing his Commander, he was pretty sure Ponds was going to give him an ear full, it was also a high chance the Council would be right behind him.\u00a0 Only Depa, Yoda and Koon had known about him and Obi-Wan \u2026 well now it would seem not just the Jedi will know, but the whole universe.<\/p>\n
He landed directly in front of his friend, from a nudge in the Force, he knew his fellow Dragon was fine, just stunned.<\/p>\n
“Palpatine.”\u00a0 Mace growled teeth bared, wings spread out protecting Obi-Wan.<\/p>\n
He had finally got a good look at the Dragon in front of him.<\/p>\n
He was old, maybe one of the oldest on record, possibly dated back to the Sith and Jedi Wars.\u00a0 He was bulky, but not tall.\u00a0 The skin was greyish, with blue veins running across the back, and down the legs to his feet, which were designed for stomping.\u00a0 He was a ground Dragon, no wings, but his tail was thick and could easily destroy anything that got in its way.<\/p>\n
He was one ugly bastard.<\/p>\n
The large Dragon startled at first, then laughed.\u00a0 “How many evil creatures are the Jedi hiding?\u00a0 This will make destroying the Jedi so much more enjoyable.”\u00a0 Electricity spread across the bay floor as one of Dragon’s paws slammed into the ground.<\/p>\n
Mace reared up, wings out and claws grabbing a hold of Obi-Wan to protect him from the attack.\u00a0 He was able to move the smaller Dragon onto one of the walkways, away from the Sith, noticing instantly the 212th was moving into a protective line.\u00a0 He settled in front of the Sith, and with a snarl he spat out purple globs of acid.\u00a0 Paplatine screamed as a few of them hit, burning through the plated skin.<\/p>\n
Kote moved Ghost Company around their General, ordering them to protect him to the best of their ability.\u00a0 Wooley, along with Mythic, plus some of the shinies, made their way towards the Dragon.\u00a0 He saw Snap checking on men who had fallen, yelling for stretchers, to get them out of harm’s way.\u00a0 It wouldn’t take long before the medic made his way to his least favorite patient.<\/p>\n
The Jedi began to disembark from their LAATs and surrounded the fighting Dragons.<\/p>\n
At the moment, no one knew exactly what to do.\u00a0 The creatures were massive, and getting between the fight wasn’t an option.<\/p>\n
Skywalker headed straight for Kote, with Rex, Ponds, Fives, and Echo covering his rear.\u00a0 “The Jedi Masters are surrounding the area, they are going to use Mace as a distraction.\u00a0 Setting up small attacks against the ugly bastard, aiming to incapacitate.”<\/p>\n
“That’s not going to work.”\u00a0 Kote could see the benefits, but the attack was too small, let alone any one of the Jedi could get stepped on at any given moment.\u00a0 This wasn’t something he trained for, they didn’t have modules on how to work a battle around raging Dragons. He was going to work one up after this, and make sure the men train with the General.<\/p>\n
“I know that.”\u00a0 Skywalker gave him a smirk, the one that usually meant something was going to blow up, but this time \u2026 this time Kote was okay with blowing osik <\/em>up.\u00a0 “That thing has the ability to zap anyone with electricity, and has skin made of armor.\u00a0 A lightsaber is not getting through its hide, but they can keep the sleemo <\/em>distracted while we fire up the weapons on the Negotiator<\/em>.\u00a0 Is it operational?”<\/p>\n“Grannet sent me the all clear.”\u00a0 Block answered, taking point next to the Commander.\u00a0 His uniform jacket was missing, along with his hat.\u00a0 There were some smudges across his face, and a makeshift bandage adorned his arm.\u00a0 “Weapons will be fully operational in a few moments.\u00a0 Target is ready, and knows to aim for the ugly one.”<\/p>\n
“I’ve got men protecting the General, plus coordinated with Fox to get as many vode <\/em>along the edges of the dock.\u00a0 We can focus all our fire power onto The Chancellor\u2026”<\/p>\nThere was a large crash that shook the area.\u00a0 Kote looked over to see the Sith shake his head, then slowly stood back up.\u00a0 The damage to the wall was massive, the Dragon was barely phased.\u00a0 With a growl it charged Master Windu, sending him halfway down the bay.<\/p>\n
“The moment you can, take the shot!” Kote ordered.<\/p>\n
They could hear the wine of the weapons as they came online, as did the Sith.\u00a0 It’s armour and bulkiness was a disadvantage when he needed to move fast.\u00a0 One shot slid across it’s back, the second at its feet, the third hit him square on.<\/p>\n
Everyone held their breath.<\/p>\n
No way it would be that easy.<\/p>\n
The Chancellor slowly got back onto his feet, shook the debris off the body, then turned towards the Negotiator<\/em>.\u00a0 With a deep angry roar, he charged the wall where Kote and Skywalker stood.<\/p>\n“Focus all firepower!” Kote ordered as he lifted his own weapon, aiming at the advancing creature.\u00a0 His vode<\/em> stood their ground next to him, staring down the Sith, ready to give their lives if need be.<\/p>\nAnakin Skywalker was not going to lose any of his men to the whim of a power hungry greedy old sleemo<\/em>.\u00a0 He threw his hands out, opening himself to the Force, as he worked on pushing the creature away.\u00a0 He focused, for once not on the unfairness of his life, the anger he had towards those who wronged him, or the fear of losing his men, Padawan, Master \u2026 instead he remembered when he saw the Dragon for the first time, moments when he curled up with Padm\u00e9 on the couch, 501st Storytime, learning Vaapad with Mace, how proud he was of Ahsoka, and letting himself feel the men’s love for each other, especially Kote, the brightest of them all, his strength and devotion to his vode<\/em> and Obi-Wan.<\/p>\nHe closed his eyes, embraced his Master’s love for him, then pushed.<\/p>\n
The Chancellor snarled, at the invisible wall slowing his attack.<\/p>\n
How dare that stupid child think he could fight him, who had no idea the power of the darkside.<\/p>\n
He had plans for Skywalker, and the idiot was throwing it all away to save those pathetic clones.<\/p>\n
Adjusting the attack, he turned away from a frontal assault, swung his tail around and slammed it into the wall, destroying the structure instantly.\u00a0 He relished in the fear, death, and destruction.<\/p>\n
Anakin panicked when the wall gave out from under his feet.\u00a0 His focus shifted to grab a hold of as many of the men as he could, fear began to creep in when he felt them dying.\u00a0 He wasn’t strong enough to save them.\u00a0 Damn it! He was The Chosen One!\u00a0 Suddenly, he felt the warm presence of Masters Fisto and Koon.<\/p>\n
‘Calm young one.\u00a0 You don’t have to do this alone.’<\/p>\n
Between the three of them they saved as many as they could.\u00a0 The men lost, were only matching away, not forgotten.<\/p>\n
“Report!”\u00a0 Kote’s controlled calm orders had the men regain their focus on the situation at hand.<\/p>\n
“We lost half the wall, a large portion of the men were able to scramble on to other sections that were still standing.”\u00a0 Fox reported.\u00a0 “The Big Black Lizard attacked the Chancellor, setting off another Lizard Death Match.\u00a0 The Jetii <\/em>are moving along the walls, making sure there isn’t another attack.”<\/p>\n“Target is tracking the ugly Lizard, but he can’t get a clear shot with the Snarling Black one too close.”\u00a0 Garrnett added to the conversations.<\/p>\n
“We have incoming LAAT’s.”\u00a0 Ponds added, pointing to three more landing at the end of the empty bay.\u00a0 “Looks like reinforcements.”<\/p>\n
“Kote, we’re having words later.” Gree’s gruffer voice came over the comms.\u00a0 “Get everyone away from the ‘Lizard Death Match’, we’ve got another combiant coming in.”<\/p>\n
“More Lizards!”\u00a0 Fox sounded exasperated.\u00a0 “Do you know how much paperwork this is going to be?\u00a0 No seriously, the amount of forms I’m going to fill out because the Chancellor went Lizard and fought a grudge match with other Lizards!”<\/p>\n
“Is there a form for that?” Rex asked with a curiosity that wasn’t healthy for Fox.<\/p>\n
Fox was ready to shoot his vod <\/em>and disguise it as part of the ‘Lizard Death Match’, when he saw the ugly one rear back up, focusing on those who had survived the first attack.\u00a0 “Kote!”\u00a0 He knew that the Chancellor was aiming for his fellow Commander.<\/p>\nEveryone responded to the warning, weapons raised ready to continue the fight.\u00a0 Only to hear a growl, and a shadow pass overhead.\u00a0 Obi-Wan had jumped directly onto the Chancellor’s back, claws digging under the armor, making the Dragon thrash trying to get him off.<\/p>\n
“I will not allow you to hurt anymore innocents!”\u00a0 He growled, as he dug his claws in deeper, pulling at the plating, trying to rip a few of them off.<\/p>\n
Mace took the opportunity and charged into the Dragon pushing all of them into one of the corners. \u00a0 The three crashed around, making the clones and Jedi move quickly out of their way.<\/p>\n
The Chancellor swung his tale smacking into Mace, sending him reeling, then slammed Kenobi into the wall, until he jumped off and away.\u00a0 He growled as the two stood side by side, ready to take him on.\u00a0 “You think you’re powerful enough to defeat me!\u00a0 No one can defeat me!\u00a0 I am all powerful.\u00a0 The Republic will be mine!”<\/p>\n
“Serious with this shit.”\u00a0 Mace rolled his eyes at the dramatics.\u00a0 “And I thought Skywalker was over dramatic.”<\/p>\n
“HEY!”<\/p>\n
They ignored the indigent yell from the other side of the bay.<\/p>\n
“We got to get to his underbelly.”\u00a0 Obi-Wan flicked off at least two of the armour plating off his claws.\u00a0 “This isn’t going to end with an arrest.”<\/p>\n
“Kriff no.\u00a0 I’m done with this bastard.”\u00a0 Mace snarled, spitting another acid bomb at him, smirking when it hit an area Obi-Wan had ripped off the plating.\u00a0 “If I get him up onto his hindlegs\u2026”<\/p>\n
“I can slice him open.”\u00a0 Obi-Wan stalked behind Mace, sending a perception of what they were planning to Anakin, who got the message and started sending hand signals to the Jedi and Clones.<\/p>\n
Mace crouched down, teeth bared ready for the attack, when a familiar sound reached their ears, one that was completely out of context to the situation.\u00a0 He paused, along with Obi-Wan to look over to see Yoda walking up the mostly destroyed bay.\u00a0 His glimmer stick, clicking softly on the metal with each step.<\/p>\n
Kote watched as Gree’s men ran along the walls, getting into position.\u00a0 He waited until the Commander made his way to the small command post they had carved out on the remaining wall, next to the Negotiator.<\/p>\n
“Yoda?”\u00a0 He asked incredulously.\u00a0 Master Yoda wasn’t found on the battlefield often, but the times he was, he worked with Gree’s 41st Elite Corp.\u00a0 “I admit the Jetii <\/em>is very skilled, but\u2026”<\/p>\n“Judge him by his size, do you?”\u00a0 Gree’s helmet tilted slightly, Kote knew he was getting that look.\u00a0 “Besides aren’t you in on the whole thing?”<\/p>\n
He was thankful for his bucket, as he was sure the amount of blinking would set him up for years of teasing from Gree, not that his vod <\/em>would need any excuse to torment him. \u00a0 He snapped a look towards the Dragons, as they all watched Yoda settle in front of them.\u00a0 “Oh you’ve got to be kriffin’ kidding me.”<\/p>\n“Master Yoda.”\u00a0 The Chancellor looked down at the small Jedi.\u00a0 “Have you come to surrender your order.”<\/p>\n
His ears flattened, as he sighed and leaned on his stick for support.\u00a0 “Call upon you to surrender, I am.”<\/p>\n
“And if I don’t?”\u00a0 He sneered at the troll.\u00a0 “What will you do, I’m more powerful than all of your Jedi.”<\/p>\n
Anakin watched the scene playout, not sure what was going on.\u00a0 He could feel confusion coming from all of the Jedi present. \u00a0 It would seem no one knew what Yoda was up to, but they were all ready to back one of the oldest Jedi’s in the order. \u00a0 Matter of fact, the only two who hadn’t seemed shocked were Obi-Wan and Mace, and they were moving in anticipation \u2026 of what?<\/p>\n
“KRIFFIN HELL!”\u00a0 Anakin jumped backwards, only to be grabbed by Fives before he fell off the wall, when the largest Dragon he had ever seen was staring down the Chancellor.<\/p>\n
It was massive in bulk, similar to the Chancellor in type.\u00a0 A large center body, with solid feet that could step on one of his starfighters and not notice.\u00a0 The tail was long, thick but didn’t have the round end like the Chancellor, who used his like a club. \u00a0 The neck seemed to be long, as the tail as it swung around, large blinking eyes focused on the Sith.<\/p>\n
“Totally did not <\/b>see that coming!”\u00a0 Rex yelled, stepping back into Kote, who he swore was laughing inappropriately.\u00a0 His ori’vod <\/em>may have lost his mind, not that anyone would’ve blamed him.<\/p>\n“Plot twist!”\u00a0 Boil moved with Waxer as they ran down the wall, to get a better view and to get away from the massive long tail that was swinging towards the wall.\u00a0 “How the hell does something that big, fit into something that small.”<\/p>\n
Kote’s laughter only got worse.<\/p>\n
Admiral Block looked over at the Commander, and patted him on the shoulder.\u00a0 “I feel you.”<\/p>\n
Kote sobered up, ignoring Gree’s slaps to his back. “This is something I should’ve known!” He yelled towards his riduur<\/em>, though doubted he could hear him over the epic ‘Lizard Death Match’ that was going on.<\/p>\n“I quit!” Fox threw his hands up and just watched.\u00a0 “I’m not cleaning up this mess!”<\/p>\n
Obi-Wan used Mace as leverage and jumped onto the wall, ran along its length, then launched himself at the Sith, claws digging into the unprotected sections. \u00a0 He held on when Mace used the distraction and slammed into the bulky Dragon.<\/p>\n
The Jedi and clones could only watch as the fight continued.\u00a0 There was nothing they could do, but keep it contained, and out of the way.<\/p>\n
Rex grabbed Kote’s arm holding him back, when Obi-Wan screamed out in pain.\u00a0 They could see the electricity zapping at the Dragon’s paws. \u00a0 The smell of burning flesh was getting Kote more distressed.\u00a0 Wooley, along with a Mythic, grabbed Snap just in time, before he was off one of the gangplanks.<\/p>\n
Even the Jedi were getting frustrated at the lack of being able to help their fellow Jedi.\u00a0 Koon, along with Fitso reached out towards Obi-Wan, trying to soften the pain and absorb the electricity.<\/p>\n
Despite the pain he held onto the bastard.<\/p>\n
Mace was using the distraction to push and drag the Sith out of the corner, working to flip him onto his side, but wasn’t able to get the leverage.<\/p>\n
Kenobi jumped off the Sith, landed on Mace then lept back onto the wall, and aimed for one of the walkways that was barely attached.\u00a0 He ran along it, until he could jump on Yoda’s back, who was blocking all attempts for the Chancellor to get away, launched himself at the bastard slamming into his side destabilize him, giving Mace the leverage he needed to get his head under the Sith and flip him onto his back.<\/p>\n
He rolled with the Sith, though wasn’t able to get out of the way.\u00a0 The massive bulk landed on his hindleg, snapping the bone.\u00a0 Using the last of his strength he pulled himself out from under the downed Dragon, used his front paws to snag the armour plating and yanked, rolling the Sith onto his back, exposing his defenseless underbelly.<\/p>\n
Yoda’s large foot stepped on the Chancellor’s chest holding him in place, as his head tilted downwards, a mouth filled with rows of razor sharp teeth, opened wide and bit down on the exposed neck, he gave it a vicious twist \u2026 killing the Sith.<\/p>\n
The sound of the bones snapping had echoed across the destruction, causing even the hardest of soldiers to cringe.<\/p>\n
There was a collective silence, as everyone wondered if it was over, when the body of the Dragon curled into itself, then exploded outwards slamming Obi-Wan into the wall, shoved Mace backwards, it was powerful enough that it even pushed Yoda a few feet.<\/p>\n
The backlash in the Force was dark, ripping through the Jedi sending a few to the ground unconscious.\u00a0 Anakin instinctively threw his hands out, to try and block the darkness as it rushed towards him, seeking a place to manifest.\u00a0 He felt it swirl around him, offering him ultimate power, all he had to do was to let go \u2026<\/p>\n
‘Master.’<\/em><\/p>\n‘Ahsoka!’\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nHe suddenly saw her fighting Maul, who was pushing her back while gaining ground.\u00a0 He couldn’t let this happen.\u00a0 It was his worst fear, failing someone he was supposed to protect.<\/em><\/p>\n‘Skyguy.’\u00a0 Her tone was sharp, making him focus on her. ‘Look past me, what do you see.’<\/em><\/p>\nHe blinked, suddenly standing next to his Padawan, looking at the scene before them.\u00a0 It was Mandalore specifically the Capital City of Sundari \u2026 Ahsoka was fighting Maul, but she wasn’t alone.\u00a0 Rex stood at her back, keeping Death Watch occupied, as was his vod. There was no way to miss the flash of gold that was the 212th mixed in with the blue of the 501st.<\/em><\/p>\nKote was distinct in his armour that symbolized his place next to his Mate, the flash of the Red Dragon painted on his chest.\u00a0 He was locked in battle with Pre Vizsla \u2026 then he heard the roar of a Dragon.<\/em><\/p>\nAnakin let go of his fear, the scene faded as the darkness dissipated and disappeared.<\/p>\n
He focused on the Dragons, noticing that everything was calm, despite the devastating destruction that had occurred.\u00a0 Clones and Jedi alike were moving around, shoring up sections that were destroyed, checking on those injured, and securing the area.<\/p>\n
Fox was yelling at his men, making sure there was a perimeter to keep out civilians.\u00a0 It was likely footage of the epic ‘Lizard Death Match’ was already all over the holo-net.<\/p>\n
Gree and his men moved straight towards Yoda who was once again in his smaller form.\u00a0 He sat in the middle of the bay, looking old and worn.\u00a0 The Commander gently picked him up, wrapped him in his cloak, then headed back to the Temple. \u00a0 Anakin swore he heard the Commander, promising Yoda some eggs.<\/p>\n
He had no doubt that from this moment on, he was never going to look at Yoda the same again.\u00a0 He couldn’t help but wonder why he wasn’t told, but at this moment it wasn’t important.\u00a0 Instead he focused on the last two Dragons.<\/p>\n
Kote and Ponds were already making their way to the exhausted creatures.\u00a0 He sat down on the wall, not surprised when Rex and Ahsoka took a seat next to him.\u00a0 Rex glanced across him to Ahsoka, who gave him a smirk.\u00a0 Anakin shook his head, “Mandalore?”<\/p>\n
Ahsoka leaned against him, while Rex snorted.\u00a0 “You do realize that Kote is 91% Jango.\u00a0 Lucky for us it’s the good 91%.”<\/p>\n
“Mandalore it is.”\u00a0 He wasn’t sure how Rex saw the same vision, but he was settled between his Padawan and Captain.\u00a0 They’ll deal with the next crisis after he had a nap with Padm\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Obi-Wan decided that laying on the ground was a really good idea.\u00a0 His paws hurt, hindleg was at an awkward angle, and everything ached.\u00a0 Mace shuffled towards the smaller Dragon, using his paw to shove the shriveled husk of the Sith to the side.\u00a0 He flopped down, pulling Obi-Wan closer to him, who just laid his head on his friend’s shoulder.\u00a0 “Well that was fun.”<\/p>\n
“Kriffin’ Sith.”\u00a0 Mace muttered, laying his head down taking comfort from his fellow Dragon.\u00a0 “You deal with the Senate, I’ll deal with the Council.”<\/p>\n
“I’m just going to send in Kote, let him take over.”\u00a0 Obi-Wan shifted, head laying across Mace’s neck as he watched his Mate stalk across the bay, he chuckled when Mythic ran up and handed over his robe.<\/p>\n
Mythic deserved a promotion.<\/p>\n
“Your Mate is a scary bastard.”<\/p>\n
“I know, and it’s really hot.”<\/p>\n
Mace rolled his eyes, then froze when he noticed Ponds standing in front of him, glaring even if he couldn’t see his face, he could feel his glare.\u00a0 “Commander.”<\/p>\n
“On no, you don’t get to Commander me.”\u00a0 He reached out and actually poked Mace in the nose.\u00a0 “You will explain everything, and I mean everything, sir<\/em>.”<\/p>\n“And you.”\u00a0 Kote glared up at his Mate.\u00a0 “Snap is on a rampage, and there isn’t a bacta tank big enough to handle you in this size.”<\/p>\n
He rubbed against Mace, sending warmth and calm, as he could feel him panicking.\u00a0 He glanced at Ponds, just before he transformed back into human.\u00a0 “Don’t be too hard on him.”<\/p>\n
“Once I’m done with this giant di’kut<\/em>, I’m having it out with my vod<\/em>.”\u00a0 He glared at Kote, who ignored him completely.\u00a0 “So how do you transfer\u2026”<\/p>\nObi-Wan fell into his Mate’s arms the moment he changed back, groaning in pain as the injuries transferred into his human form.\u00a0 “I don’t think I’m walking out of here, my dear.”<\/p>\n
Kote didn’t hesitate, wrapped him in his cloak, then picked him up.\u00a0 “Just rest, ner Jetii<\/em>.”\u00a0 As the two walked away, Snap walked next to them, giving the General something for the pain, softly lecturing him on being an di’kut<\/em> for taking on a Sith Dragon of all things.<\/p>\nPonds focused on his Jedi, who was suddenly standing in front of him naked as the day he was born.\u00a0 “Sir.”<\/p>\n
“Didn’t bring any spare clothes.”\u00a0 He shrugged, turning to follow the rest of them out of the bay, and back to the Temple.<\/p>\n
The man had no shame, and didn’t care that he was completely naked.\u00a0 Ponds pulled off his bucket and held it to his side covering the General’s bare shebs<\/em>.\u00a0 “Tell me.”<\/p>\n“I was born to a Clan of Dragons \u2026 “<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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