Freeing Ryloth

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Sarai's POV

We're making our way along a ridge of a canyon as enemy tanks fire on us. We are firing back, but we can't get a good shoot as they have the higher ground. They manged to destroy mine and Master Windu's walker, luckily none of our troops were killed. But we were forced to take cover.

"We're pinned down" the commander says.

"Commander, bring out the Lightning squad" Windu orders as he lowers down the injured walker pilot.

"I got it" I tell them. "We need lighting up here now!" I order through the comms. I look out the down walker, we're sitting ducks with it blocking our path.

"Get the injured back. I'm gonna clear the road with Sarai" Windu tells the clones. He and I go to the walker. We look at each other and nod. We use the force to push the broken empty walker into the canyon below.

Just then Lighting squad appears. "All yours general" a trooper says and gets off the all terrain recon walker. Windu gets onto it.

"Sarai stay here with the rest of the troops, we'll lead the way" Windu tells me.

"Save us some clankers" I tell him.

"No promises" he says and leaves with lighting squad.

"You heard Master Windu, forward" I tell the troops and the commander repeats the command. The enemy focuses on Master Windu's squad, allowing us safe passage onto open terrain. We managed to take care of the tanks. "How many brothers did we lose?" I ask the commander.

"32, I think, including command crews of 3 walkers" he says and I sigh. Saying a silent prayer. "The good news is, General Kenobi's broken their lines. We have a clear path straight to the capital now" he states.

"That's something at least" I say.

"This battle was costly. We're going to need help to take the city" Windu states.

"We should report to the council, maybe they can send us some back up" I suggest.

"Good thinking Sarai" he says with a smile and we return to the main group. We call a meeting with Skywalker, Yoda, an Admiral, the chancellor and the leader of Ryloth.

"What's your progress, Skywalker?" the Chancellor asks.

"My fighters have secured control of the space around Ryloth. We have the Separatist cruisers on the run" he states.

"Very good, General Skywalker" the chancellor praises. I bring up an image of Ryloth.

"Master Kenobi has taken the Jixuan desert, so the southern hemisphere is ours" Windu states.

"Then it's almost over" the leader of Ryloth states.

"Afraid not, there's still one major obstacle" I tell him and bring up the image of the capital city.

"The key position is the capital of Lessu. Our spies are certain the Separatist leader Wat Tambor has his command center there" Windu explains.

"When taken the city we have, capture Tambor we must" Yoda tells us.

"It won't be so easy, there is only one way in and one way out" I tell him.

"She's right" Windu agrees with me and brings up an image of the bridge. "Tambor has chosen
his stronghold well. This plasma bridge is the only way in or out" he explains.

"I'm afraid a siege could drag on indefinitely" the chancellor states.

"My people have suffered so much already" the leader of Ryloth tells us.

          

"Don't worry we have a plan, or at least Master Windu does" I assure them.

"A plan you have, to take the bridge, Master Windu?" Yoda asks.

"With our forces stretched so thinly, I'm gonna enlist the help of the freedom fighters led by Cham Syndulla. His fight against the droids has made him a symbol of freedom for the people" Windu explains bringing up an image of Cham Syndulla.

"Cham Syndulla, was a radical before the war. He is very unpredictable" the Chancellor states.

"He can't be trusted. I know Syndulla seeks to gain power. We were political rivals" the leader of Ryloth tells us.

"I'll leave the politics to you, Senator. I'm gonna do whatever I can to help these people" Windu tells him.

"He's right, besides this can help free your people" I add.

"Perhaps we could send you Republic reinforcements instead" the chancellor suggests.

"There are no reinforcements available, Chancellor" the admiral tells him.

"We can't win without Syndulla's help" Windu states. The others agree and we end the call. "Sarai, stay here with the troops and try to make a plan. I shall take lighting squad to find the rebels" he tells me.

"Of course, be careful out there Master Windu" I tell him. He nods and leaves. I bring up an image of the city. How are we gonna take it? Someone needs to get across and keep the bridge active for our troops and the rebels. But how do we get someone into the city?

(Time skip)

"You ok commander?" Commander Ponds asks me. "You've been looking at that map for over an hour" he states.

"Just trying to come up with a plan" I tell him. "We need to get someone into the city to activate the bridge and keep it on so that we can invade it" I state. "But we need more details to find out when we could get someone into the city" I add.

"Perhaps the rebels know something" he suggests.

"True, but that means we'll have to wait for Master Windu to return before we can come up with a full plan" I tell him. "How are the injured men?" I ask him.

"They are resting and will be ready to fight when the time comes" he tells me.

"Commanders, we've reached a town" Hawkeye states.

"Lets go see, I could use some fresh air" I tell them and we go outside. "Looks like the people are home" I say with a smile as we see the lights on. "Have our scouts reported in from the village?" I ask Hawkeye as we enter the walker again.

"The enemy's already pulled out, sir. Friendlies are all that's left, mostly women and children" he explains.

"See if we can spare some rations. They'll be hungry" Ponds tells him. I nod my head in agreement.

"Sirs, enemy ships are entering our sector" Axel tells Ponds and I. We look at the scanners and feel the shock-wave of a massive explosion. I gasp as I feel the the death of those in the village and lean against the wall.

"Damage report?!" Ponds demands.

"There's no tactical damage, sir. It didn't hit us" Axel tells him.

"They hit the village, they killed everyone there" I say my voice full of emotion. "We need to inform Master Windu at once, call him" I order. "Hawkeye, take a small squad. Look for any survivors" I tell him.

"Yes commander Xander" he says and leaves as Axel calls Master Windu.

"What is it Sarai and Commander Ponds?" Windu asks when he answers.

"The droids have begun a firebombing campaign" Ponds tells him.

"They've destroyed several inhabited villages already" I add. "So much pain and suffering I feel" I say.

"Breath Sarai" Windu tells me and I take a deep breath. "Evacuate the villages, get the citizens somewhere safe" he tells us. "Contact Skywalker" he adds.

"Make the arrangements. I will speak to Senator Taa" we hear someone says. I sigh in relief, Master Windu has found the rebels. We end the call and get to work helping the villages. We sent word to Skywalker and he said he'd deal with the bombers with a squad of fighters and would keep us updated on hi progress.

(Time skip)

We got the assurance from the senator that the clone army will leave once the droids were gone. Which meant we got the rebels help to take the city. We managed to finalize our battle plan to take it. Skywalker would come to give us some air cover once he was finished with the bombers. We reach the city and join Windu & the rebels.

"How are we going to attack with my people so close?" Cham Syndulla asks Windu.

"Your people will never be in danger if our walkers can cross the bridge into the city. The key is
getting control of that bridge" Windu tells him.

"I believe I've found our way in Master Windu" I state as I join them. "Those transports, are carrying stuff into the city" I say pointing to them.

"My spies tell me those transports carry treasure. It's not enough for the Separatists to enslave and murder us. They must rob us, too" Cham Syndulla sneers.

"You think we can use them to get across the bridge?" Wnidu asks us.

"Yes, though there is one minor detail that will be an issue" I tell him.

"They are usually scanned while crossing" Syndulla adds and I nod my head.

"But I think you or I will be able to do it master, then the walkers and Syndulla can attack with the rest of the troops" I tell him.

"Are you sure Sarai?" he asks me.

"I can do this Master" I assure him.

"Go, take two clones with you. We will create a diversion" he tells me. I nod and grab Hawkeye & Trapper. We manage to commandeer one of the transports.

"Stay close to me and do as I say and everything will be fine" I assure Hawkeye and Trapper.

"We trust you commander" they assure me. We feel the transports stop. They are being scanned.

"Be ready" I tell them. The hatch opens and I take care of the two droids. "Start for the city" I tell the troops. They run for it as I hear the siren. I send them over with the force, then jump from transport to transport as the bridge disappeared from under me. I reach the other side and pull the troopers up. "I'll hold them here, turn on the bridge" I tell them as droids appear.

"Sir, yes sir!" Hawkeye says. He leaves with Trapper for the control room as I attack the droids with one light saber.  I cover their back as they enter the control room. Keeping the droids out.

"Bridge is up sir" Trapper says and I smile. The rest of our troops and the rebels join us. More droids appear, including destroyer droids and a tank. Man, I hate those destroyer droids. Suddenly they are all sent back by the force and Master Windu appears at my side. I then notice the door and use the force to use it to destroy the tank.

"You take these droids. I'll go find Wat Tambor" Windu tells Syndulla and I. We nod and he leaves. The walkers focus on the tanks. While I help take care of the droids with the rest of the troops & rebels. Just then I hear bombers coming and look up. I sigh as Anakin and his squad destroy them before they can bomb us.

All the droids were destroyed. We had won and managed to capture Wat Tambor. There was a celebration through out Ryloth of our victory. Afterwards Windu, the clones and I left Ryloth in peace. So that they could rebuild. I wonder who I will train with next? But first I have to go back to Kamino to report to Master Shaak Ti about how my experience on Ryloth went. No doubt she will have received reports from both Obi-wan and Windu by the time I return.

A/N

Pictures above from Liberty on Ryloth (I don't own the image).

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