Monday 22 August 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 40: Republic Seperation

Characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Waxer, Boil, Commander Cody, Bolt, Wire, General Grievous, TJ-912, Battle Droids, Destroyer Droids, 212th Legion Clones, Watto.

Narration: “Conflict! Above a distant world, Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Clone forces stand in a Republic Star Destroyer, waiting for more Cruisers to join them, but General Grievous, has plans of his own!”

212th Clone Troopers salute as Obi-Wan Kenobi walks into the bridge of the Venator-Class Star Destroyer. Obi-Wan heads for Cody, Waxer and Boil who are gathered around a hologram table. Obi-Wan asks "What's the word on General Grievous" and Cody replies "Reports have it that he is coming out of hyperspace now. He's pretty much right on top of us". Obi-Wan says "Good, before turning to new Troopers Bolt and Wire, saying "You both know what to do". Bolt and Wire salute and say "Yes, Sir!" before turning and leading a squad of 212th Clones down to the hangar.

The Separatist Frigate led by General Grievous comes out of hyperspace, and Grievous stops by the Boarding Ships they will be using for the mission. Grievous turns to one of the Battle Droids staying behind, and says, "Make sure they do not stray out of the planned position. One bit out of place could ruin the plan!" and the Battle Droid replies, "Roger, roger!" as Grievous boards a Boarding Ship with Battle Droids and Destroyer Droids.

The Boarding Ships hit the Republic Cruiser, and hundreds of Battle Droids are unloaded into the hangar. Bolt yells, "Ready your weapons! Now!" and the Clones, including Bolt and Wire open fire on the Battle Droids coming out. Several Clones are killed, but many Battle Droids are destroyed. Grievous says, "Bring out our little surprise!" and suddenly two more Boarding Ships crash into the Cruiser, directly on either side of the Clones position. Bolt says "What the-?" as more Battle Droids pour out, this time joined by Grievous, who ignites two lightsabers. Grievous calls, "Wipe them all out!". Wire says, "We have no chance! We must escape!". Bolt and Wire turn and run through the hangar doors, but the other Clones are surrounded in the hangar, and are soon all wiped out. Wire contacts Obi-Wan and says, "General Kenobi! There are too many of them! We must escape via the pods!" and Obi-Wan replies "Very well, trooper. I'm on my way!" and with that, Obi-Wan, Cody, Waxer and Boil snatch up their weapons and run for the pods.

Grievous enters the hallway just as Obi-Wan, Boil, Waxer and Cody appear. Obi-Wan says, "You three go on, I'll delay Grievous!". As the three Clones run off, Grievous laughs and says "If you can!" and attacks Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan parries and blocks the attack, force-pushing Grievous into the wall, before heading down another hallway. Grievous follows but find Obi-Wan has disappeared. Obi-Wan uses the ventilation system to take a route to the escape pods.

Obi-Wan arrives to find the remaing Clones holding back squads of Battle Droids. Obi-Wan force-pushes most of them away, but they are joined by Destroyer Droids, who activate their shields, making lightsaber or blaster attacks impossible. One Battle Droid contacts Grievous and says, "General! The Jedi are at the escape pods!" just as the Droids are defeated, and Cody, Wire, Waxer and Boil clamber into one escape pod. Grievous yells to the Separatist Frigate "Open fire on the Republic Cruiser!" and the Battle Droid on the other end of the transmission says, "But- But, Sir! You're still on board!" and Grievous replies "That does not matter. Target they're rear end! and the area near the escape pods are hit, forcing Obi-Wan and Bolt to fall into the other escape pod, and forcing both to activate, and get jettisoned in two different directions. Grievous sees this, and a Battle Droid says to him, "What do we do now? Chase them, or tell them they got away?". Grievous grabs the Battle Droid, and hurls it out of the ship saying, "The one thar got away"...

Bolt and Obi-Wan's escape pod crash-lands on Tatoinne. Bolt shakily clambers out, and says "Quite the landing there" and Obi-Wan, who seems unruffled, says, "Indeed. Anakin would have been proud". Obi-Wan says to Bolt, "They will recognize you as a Clone Trooper, we need to disguise you". Much later, Obi-Wan asks, "How is it?" and Bolt replies, "Not my cup of tea, but at this stage stranded here, I'll have to go with it". Obi-Wan and Bolt walk into the nearest place, and spotting a place he remembers, Obi-Wan says, "Ah! If I'm not mistaken, this is the place of that Watto, my late Master had a bet with once!" and Bolt says, "Think he can help us?" and Obi-Wanb replies, "Well, it is worth a try", and they enter Watto's place.

Watto confronts them as soon as they enter, saying "No! No more bets! I'm out of luck on all podracer bets lately!" and Obi-Wan replies "We do not want to bet. We need your help, with some information". Watto turns, recalling that voice, and says "Ob-? Obi!" he says, remembering Obi-Wan. Watto says, "It is good to see you!" and Obi-Wan replies "Good to see you too Watto, do you know where the best place to get a ship would be?" and Watto replies "Hmm. Many pilots go to the Mos Eisley Cantina. Perhaps, you will have some luck there?" and Obi-Wan replies "Thank you" before bowing. Obi-Wan and Bolt turn and leave as the story ends!

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