𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐱

Chapter Fourteen: Plan of Dissent

Letting out a grunt of pain, I glance up to Krell. My white blade within his grasp. "Your plan is flawed, Krell. You forget that I am a pilot." I say standing from the floor. He let out a deep chuckle.

"You are not capable of taking out the supply ship, Skywalker. You are merely a child." Rage built up within me. I couldn't lash out to him like I did with Tarkin because Krell was a Jedi. He was an ally.

"Call me a child and I'll make sure you regret it, General." My voice didn't sound like me at all. Krell let out a mocking laugh. Narrowing my eyes, I curl my fingers slightly and his eyes widen. He lets out a gasp for breath. My lightsaber drops from his grasp as he claws at his throat. Raising my arm slightly, he lifts off the ground still choking.

"What's going on here?!" The panicked voice of Rex snapped me out of my rage. Turning my head, I see him there with wide eyes. Sending him a glare, I summon my lightsaber back into the palm of my hand before leaving the room. I headed down to where the men were supposed to be resting.

I walked in catching the attention of all the clones. "I am livid. I'm meant to be making sure you are all alright but I am failing miserably." Sitting down on the bed, I look up at the men. "How are you boys holding up?"

"General, you aren't failing. You're just trying to follow the orders of the council." Jesse says walking up to me. "You being here with us and fighting alongside us is more than enough." The men all agreed and I smiled. The door opened and in came Rex. Crossing my arms over my chest, I let out a small huff.

"The assault on the capital will continue as planned." Rex's words annoyed every single one of us. "This isn't up to me. You guys are no pilots."

"They aren't but at least their plan isn't a suicide mission. For someone who preaches about saving lives you sure aren't acting upon it." The atmosphere in the room changes. "You're being a blind soldier. Despite being bred for war, we've given you the independence to make your own decisions and make your own calls. And right now it seems like you've been brainwashed."

"We haven't got the time to be learning how to fly these starfighters. This is the only way." Rex says simply before turning to leave the room.

"Would you say that to me if I were still your General." He stops in his tracks. "Or are you just following these orders because Krell is now the General of this operation? Because if so, then I'll have to take back my title to make sure you don't do anything that could put your brothers in harms way."

"General-" Fives spoke.

"Stay out of it Fives." I snap. "What is it going to take for you to realise that Krell is a coward and shitty leader. He has zero sympathy for you and yet you follow his orders." Rex leaves the room making me inhale. "You coward." I mumble.

"What's the plan, General." Jesse spoke, ending the deafening silence that filled the room.

This was a bad idea but it was the only good one we had. Fives and I were currently trying to get Hardcase to fly a starfighter though last time he wasn't really flying. But thanks to Fives we were able to make it slightly easier. It was steady for a moment but then the starfight leaned in every possible direction. Fives grabbed me and pulled down slightly so I wouldn't get hit.

"Hardcase what are you doing?!" Fives yelled as he knocked different objects down.

"If I knew, I wouldn't be doing it!" He replied trying to steady the fighter. While Fives dealt with Krells questioning, I tried to bring the ship down via the force. While trying to steady the ship, I notice the missiles powering up. They shot over my head and into the hanger door.

My body felt drained from using the force so I decided to take a breather. But Krell's voice made me flinch. Turning my gaze to Fives and Hardcase, I listen in on the explanation.

"We were decrypting the enemy craft when what appears to be an enemy booby trap went off." Trying to repress a smile, I cover my mouth in amusement. Krell questioned it but Hardcase was quick to add to his lie. "The fighter went haywire, and had I not been able to get control of it and aim the missiles at the doors, something worse might have happened."

It was a good lie and Krell seemed to believe it. But his new orders were to lock down the fighters. I had no idea of our next move. Jesse came over and sarcastically applauded our effort, making me let out a chuckle. Fives wanted pilots and he has two.

"Since I'm the only real pilot, I'm in." The boys nod and Fives voices that he has a new plan.

"General Skywalker, your brother, once told me that you both blew up a droid control ship when you were kids. He told me the trick was hitting their main reactor from the inside." The memories came rushing back to me. The battle on Naboo and the two of us piloting in space at the young age of nine.

While I prepped the Starfighters, Fives and the boys went to tell Rex that we were going through with it. Once the ships were prepared for battle, I inhaled. It's been a while since I've flown my own starfighter.

"Commander, what are you doing here?" A clone asked and I sighed.

"Sorry mate." Raising my hand I waved it. "You're tired and I have given you permission to rest. I'll cover your shift." The clone repeats my words before walking off. Turning my head, I see Fives, Hardcase and Jesse approach. The four of us sit in our seats and the starfighters power up.

"We'll follow your lead, General Skywalker."

Piloting these starfighters were difficult for the men. But for me it was pretty easy to get the hang of it. What we didn't expect was a massive battle. Shifting in my seat, I activate my comm.

"Fly steady, men. We're going in." We maneuverer our way through the battle making sure to avoid any shots heading our way. We got past many fighters and I smiled.

"Looks like they think we are umbaran, all right." Jesse spoke.

"I have the supply ship in my sights, men. Follow me." We all accelerated forward and this all seemed so familiar. The only differences were that I was older, Artoo wasn't present and Anakin and I weren't squished in the pilot seat. Seeing an opening, I lead the men into the supply ship.

Our cover was soon blown and separatist forces had us pinned down. Seeing Hardcase slip his helmet off I knew what he was trying to do. And I wasn't going to let him do it alone. Grabbing my lightsaber, I grasp it in my palm before getting out of my fighter at the same time as Hardcase.

Fives called us and urged us to go back to our fighters. Igniting my white blade, I covered Hardcase as he ran to cover.. This was the one time I was going to be able to use a force ability that I've never tried.

He sent me a glance and I nodded. "This is for 501st! Don't wait for us!" I followed behind him as he pulled the winged missile along with him. This was a risky plan but it was going to be worth it in the end. We get to the reactor room and we both push the missile. Grabbing the clone, I close my eyes and focus on the force.

"I am one with the Force and the Force is with me." The missile came into contact and I raised my right arm while my left grabbed Hardcase. Our bodies were thrown to the side but my barrier stood. We were going to survive. I'd make sure of it. No one could doubt me.

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Thea's favourite type of missions are suicidal missions. But it is what it is.

And I know it seems that I'm saving everyone but trust me.... I am an evil genius (as someone calls me) and Thea saving everyone needs to happen ;)

And May The Force Be With You :D