My Little Star Wars: The Force is Magic

Over the crystal planet of Ilum, a Separatist blockade has been established. The young Equestrian Jedi, along with Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano, are forced to call for Republic reinforcements before they can continue down to the planet’s surface. With the Republic fleet under the command of Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi, the Jedi are prepared to take back Ilum to allow the younglings to retrieve their lightsaber crystals. But aboard the Separatist flagship, a new threat is in command. A threat that has not been heard from for a thousand years…

~~~

Out above Ilum, the Venator class cruisers opened up their main hangars, and Republic fighters poured out of them. Two large squadrons of ARC-170 starfighters each lead by a Jedi Eta-2 Interceptor flew out into space, ready to battle.

“Rouge Squadron, check in,” Anakin called from his starfighter.

“Rouge 5, standing by.”

“Rouge 8, standing by.” The rest of the Rouge Squadron checked in.

“All Rouge fighters accounted for,” Anakin confirmed.

“Copy that, Anakin,” Celestia said. “Yellow squadron, report in.”

“Yellow 8, standing by.”

“Yellow 5, standing by.”

“Yellow 9, standing by.” The Yellow Squadron all checked in.

“All Yellow fighters reported,” Celestia said.

“Copy that,” Anakin said. “Lock S foils in attack position.” The ARC-170 starfighters and the Jedi Interceptors opened up their wings, and accelerated to attack speed. The Separatist hangars opened up, and Vulture droids and Tri-Fighter droids zipped out into space. Aboard the bridge of the Republic Cruiser, Admiral Yularen was waiting for Obi Wan’s command.

“All ships, open fire!” Kenobi ordered.

“Fire!” the Separatist general cried. Both the Republic and Separatist ships fired on each other. Powerful laser bolts blasted through the area, damaging their targets. The clone and droid fighters engaged in a deadly dogfight, attempting to bring the other side down. Most of Anakin’s squad had broken off from attack formation, chasing down droid fighters. The clones that managed to stay in formation followed Anakin to the Separatist flagship. Celestia’s squadron made a hard left to one of the cruisers, laser cannons firing. The powerful blasts struck the shield generators, disabling the deflector shields around the ship. The Republic Assault Ship Prosecutor focused their firepower on the disabled Separatist cruiser. The main reactor on the ship exploded, causing a chain reaction of explosions that ended with the entire vessel bursting into a fiery blast, obliterating the ship.

“Separatist cruiser is down, General Skywalker,” the Yellow Squadron leader informed.

“Great work,” Anakin replied. “But don’t get too comfortable. This battle isn’t won yet. If we can bring down the flagship, the Separatists are sure to retreat.”

“Copy that, General,” One of the pilots in Anakin’s squadron said. “Let’s turn those clankers into scrap metal!” Anakin gunned his engines, and his remaining squadron followed closely behind. The Separatist flagship’s cannons were firing at full blast, trying to take out the small fighters. But the size and speed of the squadron ruined any chances the droid gunners had at blowing them away. Anakin led his squadron through the laser blasts and into the flagship hangar. The clone pilots launched torpedoes into the hangar, blowing away most of the droid forces inside. They landed their ships inside, and Anakin hopped out of his starfighter and ignited his lightsaber. There were still a few droids left in the hangar, and they started firing on Anakin. Their efforts were useless, as Anakin deflected each blast and cut the droids down to size. When the hangar was clear, he extinguished his lightsaber and turned on his com-link as the pilots exited their fighters. R2-D2 rolled over to the hangar door and sealed it shut.

“Obi Wan, we’re inside the flagship,” he informed. “We need more troops immediately.”

“You can’t take it yourself?” Obi Wan joked.

“Very funny,” Anakin sarcastically replied.

“I’ll send Captain Rex and Commander Cody to your location,” Kenobi said. “They should be there shortly.”

“Copy that, Obi Wan,” Anakin said. “Skywalker out.” He turned off his com-link. On the bridge, the general was watching the battle from the window when the tactical droid stepped up.

“What is it?” the general asked.

“My lady, the Republic forces have breached the hangar,” the droid informed. “A Jedi is with them.”

“Skywalker,” the general hissed. “Send all available droids to stop them. This blockade must not fall!”

“As you wish,” the tactical droid said. He pressed a button on his wrist, and droids on standby switched on, and the droids marched to the hangar.

~~~

In the Republic cruiser’s hangar, three gunships worth of clone troopers were loaded, ready to depart for the hangar. Four ARC-170 escorts were being fueled up. Ahsoka was inside of one of the gunships with Captain Rex, Hardcase, ARC Trooper Fives, ARC Trooper Echo, and more clone troopers. The ship was just about to take off when they heard a voice.

“Wait!” A young female voice cried out. Ahsoka turned to see Sunset Shimmer running to the gunship.

“What are you doing?” Ahsoka scolded. “I told you to stay with Master Yoda and the other youngings.

“My lightsaber crystal is on the flagship,” Sunset said. “I have to go with you to find it.”

“You can feel it?” Ahsoka asked. Sunset nodded. Ahsoka sighed. “All right,” she agreed. “Come on, but you stay close to me.” Sunset climbed into the gunship, and Ahsoka took her up in her arms. The gunships’ hulls sealed up, and they took off for the Separatist flagship. The ARC-170 Starships followed close, and escorted the gunships through the ensuing battle. The tactical droid issued orders from the bridge.

“Destroy those gunships,” it ordered. A squadron of Vulture droids that were tailing Celestia’s fighters suddenly changed course, heading for the gunship transports. Celestia noticed.

“Protect those transports!” she cried. “Yellow squadron, destroy those fighters! Check your fire on those transports.”

“Affirmative, general,” a pilot in her squad replied. Celestia’s squadron whipped around toward the Vulture droids, the pursued becoming the pursuers. The ARC-170 gunners blasted away at the droid fighters with pinpoint accuracy. The Vulture droids were blown away before they could shoot down the gunships.

“You’re all clear, Commander Tano,” Celestia announced over her starfighter com-link.

“Thanks for the help, Master Celestia,” Ahsoka replied. The gunships continued onward to the Separatist flagship. The tactical droid waved its mechanical arm with a whir.

“Fools!” it cried. “Shoot down those transports.” The cannons on the flagship fired, lasers blasting away at the gunships.

“Yellow Squadron coming in for a bombing run,” Celestia informed. She led her squadron to the flagship in a tight formation.

“Keep tight,” one of the pilots reminded. The fighters roared toward their target. The turrets were too focused on the gunships.

“Fire torpedoes!” Celestia ordered. The fighters launched their torpedoes at the flagship turrets, destroying them and blowing a hole in the flagship.

“Bombing successful,” Celestia said. “Continue toward the flagship hangar.” The gunships approached the hangar, and their escorts broke off and rejoined the battle. Celestia flew into the flagship hangar with the gunships. The transports landed in the hangar and their hulls opened up. Ahsoka, Sunset, and the clones quickly hurried out of the gunships. One clone trooper, Hardcase, looked around with disappointment.

“What is it, Hardcase?” Rex asked.

“The general didn't leave any droids for us,” Hardcase complained.

“Don't worry, trooper,” Rex assured. “There are still a lot of droids aboard this thing. You'll get your chance.” Ahsoka walked up to her Anakin.

“Good to see you here, Snips,” Anakin said. “Another Jedi might be useful.”

“As much as I'd like to help, Master,” Ahsoka said. “We have a different problem. This youngling senses her lightsaber crystal on board this ship. I'm going to help her find it.”

“You brought a youngling on board a Separatist ship full of battle droids?” Anakin scolded. “Ahsoka, you should know better.”

“As I said, Master,” Ahsoka reasoned. “The youngling senses her crystal inside the flagship. If the ship is destroyed, she won't be able to get her crystal, therefore being unable to make her lightsaber.” Anakin breathed a heavy sigh.

“All right,” he agreed. “But you be careful, understand? The youngling will be your responsibility.”

“Yes, Master,” Ahsoka nodded. She turned to Sunset. “Come on, young one.” Ahsoka and Sunset ran off to find Sunset's lightsaber crystal. R2 unlocked and opened the main door, and once Ahsoka and Blazing were through, he closed and locked it again. Celestia walked up to Anakin.

“I fear the worst for your padawan,” she worried.

“I trust her with my life,” Anakin said. “She may be a bit reckless, but I wouldn't pick a better Jedi to help a youngling.”

“Your trust in her may be deceiving,” Celestia warned.

“Don't bet on it,” Anakin murmured. Celestia shook her head and pulled out her lightsaber.

“Come on,” she said. “We'd better hurry if we're going to liberate Ilum.” Anakin nodded and followed Celestia to the awaiting clones.

~~~

Blazing Fire’s ship came out of hyperspace at the planet of Tatooine. Both Asajj Ventress and Blazing had collected the heads of their bounties, and they were going to Jabba’s Palace to collect the money. Blazing landed her ship in front of the palace, and she and Ventress exited the ship. Ventress slid her mask over her face, and they walked up to the palace gates. Blazing gave a hard knock, and a black sphere on a mechanical arm popped out of a hole in the gates.

“What do you want?” the sphere asked in huttese.

“We have come to talk to Jabba the Hutt,” Ventress replied. “We have collected two bounties for him.” The eye retreated into the hole it came from and the gate opened with a loud creak. The two bounty hunters walked inside and stepped up to Jabba the Hutt. Jabba’s protocol droid waddled up.

“Mighty Jabba,” Ventress said, a robotic echo in her voice. “We have come to collect the bounties on two targets.” She pulled up the hologram of the politician, and held up his head as proof. Blazing Fire did the same with the Dug criminal. Jabba gave a laugh and spoke. The protocol droid translated.

“The glorious Jabba is most pleased with your efforts,” it said. “He will gladly pay you the reward.” One of Jabba’s personal bounty hunters walked up to Ventress and Blazing and gave them each a case of unmarked credits with the correct amount.

“Thank you, Jabba,” Blazing thanked. She and Ventress briefly bowed their heads and left the palace. They walked through the courtyard to Blazing’s ship.

“So, what’re you going to do now?” Blazing asked Ventress.

“I’m going to use these credits to buy myself a ship,” Ventress replied. “Get off this rock and continue as a bounty hunter. By the way, you still owe me half of your bounty.”

“Oh, right,” Blazing remembered. She opened up her smaller case and took out half of the credits and gave them to Ventress. She held out her hoof.

“Good luck,” she wished. Ventress took Blazing’s hoof.

“You too,” she replied, shaking the hoof. Ventress stole a speeder and sped off to find herself a ship. Blazing Fire boarded her ship, chuckling and shaking her head. She got in the cockpit and looked out toward Ventress.

“Until we meet again,” she murmured under her breath. Blazing ignited the engines and took off for space. She had just left Tatooine’s orbit when she got a call on her ship’s holoprojector. She turned it on and a projection of Anakin Skywalker appeared.

“General Skywalker,” Blazing said. “What a surprise. To think that the last time met was during the rebellion on Corellia.”

“Good to see you too, Master Blazing Fire,” Anakin said. “There’s been a problem over Ilum.”

“Ilum? Isn’t that the planet where I found my lightsaber crystals?” Blazing recalled.

“That’s right,” Anakin confirmed. “I was your advisor then. Back to our little problem. I don’t know how we didn’t hear about this, but a Separatist blockade has surrounded Ilum. The Republic is currently trying to destroy the blockade, and we need your help.”

“You can’t take a blockade yourself, Skywalker?” Blazing joked, smirking. “I thought you could do anything yourself.”

“This is not the time for this,” Anakin growled. “I’m aboard the blockade flagship trying to take it out from the inside. We could use some of your skills. Mind helping a fellow Jedi out?”

“Not at all,” Blazing said. “I’ll be there shortly. See you there.” Anakin nodded, and his projection faded. Blazing punched in the coordinates and pulled a lever, and she jumped into hyperspace to Ilum.

~~~

Over Ilum, the struggle to break the Separatist blockade was still going strong. More Separatist ships had fallen than Republic ones, but the droids weren’t letting up. Droid and clone squadrons blasted away at each other in fast paced dogfights, and the cruisers held their ground, never letting up their attack. A Vulture Bomber squadron flew close to one of the Republic Assault Ships, and they let loose their bombs. The explosions ripped a hole in the cruiser’s hull, damaging the laser cannons. A clone ARC-170 fighter chased down the bombers and shot them out of the sky. Aboard the flagship, Anakin, Celestia, and the clones were reviewing schematics of the flagship stolen by R2.

“All right, men, listen up,” Celestia said. She pointed to the hangar. “We’re here, and our target vicinity is on the bridge. We’ll split up into groups to get there with less trouble. I will take the 212th and go through the droid storage racks. At the same time, Skywalker will take the 501st and advance through the main reactor. With luck, we should meet up at the elevator shaft to the bridge, and we’ll regroup and take the bridge together. Anything you’d like to add, General Skywalker?”

“I’ve called for another Jedi to assist us,” Anakin said. “She should be here soon. When she gets here, she’ll go at it alone, through the ventilation shafts. She’ll be keeping an eye on Ahsoka and the youngling. Any questions?”

“Sir, no sir!” the clones cried.

“All right,” Celestia said. “Move out!” The clones raised their weapons and ran over to the two hangar doors on opposite sides of the hangar. The two Jedi generals used the Force to open up the doors, and they advanced inside.

Blazing Fire’s ship came out of hyperspace at the outskirts of the battle over Ilum.

“Looks like I’m late to the party,” Blazing said to herself. She gunned the engines and blasted into the battle. Three droid Tri-Fighters closed in on her, cannons firing. Blazing smirked and fired her own guns. The blasts destroyed one of the droid fighters, and the other two flew past her. They whipped around and chased Blazing down. Blazing rotated around her wing cannon, and the droid fighters came into view on the screen. Alternating her focus from gunner to pilot and back again, she shot at the fighters, and one of them went down. One of the fighters shot a missile at Blazing, and she avoided it. But the missile was a seeker, and it came back around. Blazing barred her teeth and shot down the fighter. The missile started to close in on Blazing. Taking a carful aim, with some assistance from the Force, Blazing took a shot, and the blast struck the missile, destroying it.

“Down and out,” she said. She returned her focus to flying and skillfully piloted her ship to the Separatist flagship. She flew into the hangar and landed. She exited her ship and ran out into the destroyed hangar. She turned on her com-link.

“General Skywalker, I’m in the hangar,” she said.

“Good,” Anakin said. “Your mission is to advance to the elevator shaft through the ventilation ducts. Master Celestia is leading the 212th through the droid storage racks. I’m leading the 501st through the main reactor. I need you to keep an eye on my Padawan Ahsoka. There’s a youngling with her. Make sure they stay alive.”

“Understood, general,” Blazing said. “See you at the shafts.” She turned off her com-link and looked up. A vent grate had fallen open during the hangar’s destruction. Blazing opened up her wings and flew up to the ventilation duct. She climbed inside and started her navigation through the ducts.

In another part of the flagship, Ahsoka Tano and Sunset Shimmer were searching for Sunset’s lightsaber crystal.

“Oh, where could it be?” Sunset worried.

“Don’t worry, young one,” Ahsoka assured. “We’ll find it. Your crystal is connected to you through the Force. You must relax your mind, and concentrate on the living Force to find it.” Sunset nodded, and she sat down and closed her eyes. She focused her mind to the Force, and searched for her crystal throughout the ship. After a few minutes, Sunset opened her eyes.

“It’s on the bridge,” she told Ahsoka.

“Then that’s where we’ll go,” Ahsoka said. Sunset stood up and followed Ahsoka down the hall. Ahsoka suddenly stopped.

“What is it?” Sunset asked. Heavy marching was suddenly heard.

“Droids,” Ahsoka muttered. “Hide.” Sunset ducked behind an extrusion in the hallway, and Ahsoka hid across from her. She made the shushing motion at Sunset before peeking out from her hiding place. A whole platoon of B2 super battle droids marched across the end of the hall, and suddenly turned down the hall towards Ahsoka and Sunset. Ahsoka whipped her head back, her face in a panic.

“What do we do?” Sunset mouthed, frightened.

“I don’t know,” Ahsoka mouthed back. The super battle droids marched closer, arms up in a standby position. Sunset was hyperventilating with fear. The metal footsteps got louder and louder as the droids got closer. Ahsoka slowly reached for her lightsabers. Without warning, the ventilation grate above Sunset opened up, and a cloaked figure grabbed Sunset and pulled her into the vents. Before Ahsoka could react, a vent grate above her opened, and the figure pulled her in as well. When Ahsoka was safely up in the vent, the figure put a hoof to both Ahsoka’s and Sunset’s mouths.

“Don’t move,” the figure quietly ordered. “Let the droids pass.” The super battle droids marched underneath the vents, not detecting the life forms above them. The figure took her hooves away and removed her hood.

“Who are you?” Sunset whispered.

“My name is Blazing Fire,” the figure quietly replied. “I’m here with Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker.”

“So are we,” Ahsoka said. “But for a different reason. This youngling senses her lightsaber crystal on the bridge of this ship, and we have to find it.”

“Skywalker, Celestia and I are headed there as well,” Blazing explained. “I can help you get there unseen.”

“Thank you,” Sunset said. “My name’s Sunset Shimmer. That’s Ahsoka Tano.”

“A pleasure to meet you both,” Blazing said. “Let’s move.” Blazing, Ahsoka, and Sunset crawled through the ventilation ducts. The super battle droids kept on marching towards the hangar. Blazing turned on her com-link.

“Skywalker, I have the youngling and your Padawan with me in the vents,” she whispered. “The youngling has sensed her lightsaber crystal on the bridge, and we’re advancing to that position now.”

“Understood, Master Fire,” Anakin replied. “We’re running into a bit of droid trouble, but it’s nothing we can’t handle.”

“See you at the elevator,” Blazing said. She turned off her com-link and kept crawling through the vents, Ahsoka and Sunset close behind.

~~~

Celestia and the 212th battalion made their way to the battle droid storage racks. The door into the storage was sealed shut.

“Waxer, get this thing open,” Cody ordered.

“I’m on it sir,” Waxer said. He stepped up to the control panel and started his slice.

“Just a few more seconds,” he said after a moment. The panel turned green, and the door slid open. Millions and millions of varying models of battle droids were in storage set to standby in the huge room. Basic battle droids, super battle droids, aqua droids, commando droids, dwarf spider droids, droidekas, and magnaguard droids.

“By the Force,” Celestia breathed.

“If we wake up just one droid, we will not make it out alive,” Cody said. “We must advance with the highest caution. Keep your fingers on the trigger and turn on your night vision.” The clones flipped their night vision mode on and Celestia ignited her lightsaber. The group carefully navigated through the droid storage racks. Everyone was on edge. A creaking noise sounded, and everyone whipped toward the noise.

“We must keep moving,” Celestia said. The 212th pressed on through the storage racks. One clone hit his head on a super battle droid’s storage casing.

“Careful,” his partner said. As the group passed underneath the droids, the racked super battle droid fell off of its hook, and fell with a loud clang on the floor. The clang echoed throughout the large room, causing the group to flinch. They looked back at the fallen droid, and they raised their weapons. The super battle droid woke up and started to stand.

“Destroy it!” Cody cried. The clones fired on the droid, shutting it down. The noise of the blasts woke up every droid in the storage racks, their eyes lighting up.

“Run for it!” Celestia shouted. The clones blasted away at the droids while running for the exit. The droids started to drop from their storage, guns blazing. Celestia ran up to cover the clones’ escape. The droids fired relentlessly, taking a few clones down. A super battle droid transformed its arm into a rocket launcher and fired. The rocket exploded near the clones, killing a chunk of them. The group was nearly at the exit, but the droids were closing fast.

“Commander!” Celestia cried. “Fire at the ceiling! We may just be able to crush the droids with the debris!”

“Yes, ma’am!” Cody responded. He turned to the clones. “Fire at the ceiling! Crush the clankers with their own metal!” The clones raised their rifles and shot at the ceiling supports. A couple of rocket troopers fired rockets, and they exploded, destroying the supports and raining debris down on the droids.

“Let’s go!” Celestia cried, deflecting another blast. She and the clones ran out of the storage racks as they collapsed.

“Shut that door, trooper!” Cody cried out to a clone. The clone pressed a few buttons, and the blast doors sealed shut. Celestia quickly welded them shut with her lightsaber. Inside, the droids were destroyed by the massive amounts of falling metal and debris. The rumble of falling debris shook the flagship. Celestia extinguished her lightsaber and turned to Cody.

“How many did we lose?” she asked.

“We lost eight good men,” Cody regretted. “Seven died in the firefight, and one didn’t make it out of the collapsing storage room.” Celestia sighed.

“We cannot mourn our losses now,” she said. “We have to continue to the elevator shafts.”

“That won’t be necessary,” a voice said. Celestia turned her head, and saw Anakin and the 501st behind her. Rex had a battle droid in an arm lock, and he shot it in the head. The bolt passed effortlessly through the droid’s dome, and it fell down dead.

“Blasted bucket of bolts,” Rex cursed. He sheathed his DC-17 blaster pistol. As he did, the ventilation duct from above rattled, and Celestia and Anakin ignited their lightsabers. A purple lightsaber blade stabbed through the ventilation duct and cut a circle in the metal. The cut metal fell away, landing with a clang on the floor. Blazing Fire, Ahsoka Tano, and Sunset Shimmer dropped down from the vents.

“We made it,” Blazing said. Celestia and Anakin extinguished their lightsabers.

“Good,” Anakin nodded. “Men, we’re nearing our objective. We will all board the cargo elevator and travel up to the bridge. Once inside, destroy any droids you encounter, and Blazing, Celestia, and I will blow the control panel with charges. The ship will be destroyed from the inside out. We’ll blow the charges when we’re off the ship with the general.”

“Let’s move, soldiers!” Rex cried. The three groups boarded the waiting cargo elevator and got going. While traveling up the shaft, the clones reloaded their rifles and blasters. They checked their armor and each other, as well as their extra equipment. Each Jedi was given three charges to detonate the bridge, all linked to Anakin’s detonator. The bridge could be seen at the top, and it was getting closer quickly.

“Get ready,” Anakin said. The cargo elevator stopped at the bridge, and two unsuspecting battle droids were facing the other direction.

“What do you think is down on Ilum?” one of them asked.

“It just looks like a planet of ice,” the other replied. “Probably nothing…” A laser blast to the droid’s skull cut it off. The other droid was looking away.

“Yeah,” he agreed. “You’re probably right. I don’t know why we’re guarding it.” Rex put a blast into his dome. Anakin, Ahsoka, Celestia, and Blazing ignited their lightsabers. The droids at their stations turned around, and the nearby clones shot them down. The tactical droid turned around.

“The general’s calculations have been 100 percent correct,” it said to the Jedi. “We have been expecting you.”

“Indeed we have,” the general said from her seat. She stood up and ignited her unstable red lightsaber. The red crossguards shot out from the sides of the hilt, and she swung around, cutting the tactical droid’s head off. The head and the body fell to the floor with a clatter. The Sith turned around, showing her masked face. Luna’s eyes were full of hatred, and the fiery urge to fight.

“Sister?” Celestia gasped.

“Celestia,” Luna hissed. “We meet again at last. When we last met, you were the teacher, and now I am the master.”

“Only a master of evil, Luna,” Blazing growled, twirling her double bladed saber.

“You can’t take us all, Luna,” Ahsoka dared. Luna laughed.

“Fools,” she said. “I knew you’d be here, so I’ve done your job for you. I’ve already rigged the bridge to blow. If you want to live, you’d best get going.” Luna jumped over the Jedi into the cargo elevator, spinning as she landed. The attack killed all the clones in the elevator.

“Get back here!” Celestia cried. She jumped into the elevator after Luna. Luna cut the thick elevator cord, and her and Celestia’s lightsabers clashed as they fell. A small crystal had fallen out of the tactical droid's hand, and Sunset ran over.

“This is it!” she cried. “This is my crystal!”

“Get to the escape pods!” Ahsoka ordered. The remaining Jedi extinguished their lightsabers and ran with the clones to the bridge escape pods. Sunset hopped onto Ahsoka's back, her crystal in hoof. They all got inside and jettisoned the pods, flying out into the battle. Anakin called the gunships from inside the pod.

“Get out of there!” he ordered. “The ship is rigged to blow! R2, get my fighter back to the cruiser.”

“R1, follow Skywalker’s fighter back!” Blazing ordered her astromech. Anakin and Blazing looked outside of the pods to see the gunships, Blazing's ship, and Anakin's starfighter fly out of the hangar back to the Republic cruiser. Sunset, in a pod with Ahsoka and some clones, was looking at her lightsaber crystal.

“It's amazing,” she breathed. She gave the crystal to Ahsoka. She turned the crystal over, and found quite a few cracks in the crystal.

“Uh oh,” she worried.

“What is it?” Sunset asked.

“Your crystal is cracked,” Ahsoka said.

“So?” Sunset said.

“A cracked Kyber crystal can be very unstable,” Ahsoka explained. “In constructing your lightsaber, be sure to consult Huyang on this matter.” Sunset nodded, and looked out the viewport to see three Republic Attack Shuttles fly to the escape pods. The shuttles attached their hooks to the pods and flew them back to the Republic cruiser. Once the pods were inside the cruiser's hangar, the Jedi in each one ignited their lightsaber and cut the hatch open. Obi Wan and Yoda were waiting for them.

“Anakin, good to see you back in one piece,” Obi Wan said. “Same for the rest of you.”

“A pleasure to see you again, Master Kenobi,” Blazing Fire said.

“To you as well, Master Fire,” Obi Wan said. “How's bounty hunting been? You haven't been killing anyone, have you?”

“Only if the bounty is a dead only one,” Blazing said. “Otherwise, I deliver alive.” Obi Wan smirked and shook his head. Yoda stepped up.

“Missing, one of you is,” he noticed. “Where is Master Celestia?”

“Her sister was the general of the fleet,” Ahsoka explained. “They both fell down an elevator shaft when they started to fight. They're probably both dead.”

“Hm,” Yoda grunted. “Unaware of this, I was. If dead, Master Celestia is, open to the war, Equestria may be.”

“Then I'll make it my duty to defend it,” Blazing said.

“Me too,” Sunset said. “Once I get my lightsaber built, I'll train as hard as I can to protect my home.” Yoda smiled.

“Strong with the force, both of you are,” he said. “Great defenders, you will both be.” Obi Wan got a call on his holoprojector. Admiral Yularen appeared.

“General Kenobi, the Separatist blockade is weak,” he informed. “The flagship has been destroyed, as well as most of the Separatist fleet.”

“Destroy the rest,” Obi Wan ordered. “Make sure none of the ships leave the system.”

“Yes, general,” Yularen said. The projection faded.

Admiral Yularen turned to the gunners.

“Target the remaining ships, maximum firepower!” he ordered. The Republic cruisers fired at full power on the Separatist cruisers, quickly destroying them. Soon, the entire Separatist blockade was destroyed, and Ahsoka and the rest of the younglings flew down to the planet's surface to claim their lightsaber crystals.