(Equestria, Ponyville, 3rd P.O.V)

The battle on Ponyville’s streets was still raging on, Stormtroopers and droids lie on the ground dead, tanks and walkers in flames many buildings are either crumbling down, or burning. This was war after all, and war was a terrifying thing that nearly every civilization has encountered at some point during its development, but Equestria hasn’t seen this kind of behavior for centuries. To many, Equestria resembled Alderaan in the sense that it was a beautiful, peaceful, and a beacon of hope, but all of that changed the day that the Galactic Empire came. This time was very different, seeing two enemy factions here fighting for dominance and both sustain heavy losses. “This is most Interesting.” Maul said as he was observing a large amount of Stormtroopers massing around a mirror in the middle of the town completely undamaged. Maul just observed the troopers as they went through the mirror one by one, disappearing to wherever the mirror seemed to lead to. “Yes, very interesting indeed.” Maul said as a sinister smile made its way onto his face. “Captain, gather some Commando units and have them observe those troopers, we need to find out why that mirror is so important to the Empire, also don’t engage the troopers, let’s see if we can study them in silence.” Maul said to his third-in-command, The droid Captain. “Roger, roger.” The droid said as he walked away to gather some Commando Droids to observe the Stormtroopers gathering near the mirror. Looking through their scanners, they observed the troopers going through the mirror into the Force knows where. “We must inform General Maul.” A commando unit said. “Roger roger.” the other replied as they turned back to find their General.

Now it was time to finish off the Empire’s offensive and push the troopers into wherever they were going and then follow them to their new location to finish them off. “Sir 5 more AT-ATs and 7 AT-STs have just arrived to reinforce our hold on the town.” Captain Jarik informed his C.O. “Thank you Captain. Have the walkers protect the portal, I’m pretty sure they won’t fit through it due to their size.” Colonel Veers said as he watched his men walking through the mirror portal in a single-file line. “Yes sir.” Jarik said as he saluted his C.O. The giant walkers were placed into security positions as the smaller AT-STs or “Chicken Walkers” as the Rebels call them, were patrolling for the Separatists. “Sir, it seems that the Separatists have withdrawn, why we don’t know yet.” Jarik reported to Veers. “No matter, we must enter this portal and kill the rebels and their new-found friends.” Veers replied with a calm expression as he looked towards the hills near the town. “Roger that sir.” Jarik said as he went back to his platoon for the mission to come.

Meanwhile, at the Separatist camp near the Whitetail Woods, Maul was reviewing the data he had received from his recent recon team. “Yes, this confirms my suspicions, the Imperials seem to have found where the Rebels are hiding, so now I can finish them both off and begin my conquest on the rest of the galaxy!” Maul said with a slightly maniacal chuckle. “Sir, the Commander of our fleet is calling in.” A droid Captain informed Maul. “Put it through.” Maul replied as the holocommunicator showed TA-176. “Sir, The Imperial fleet have sustained many losses and we’ve lost almost a quarter of our fleet.” The commander reported. “Good work, drive the Imperial dogs back so they abandon their allies here for us to finish.” Maul commended. “I’ve just received an update from our scanners, Rebel forces have arrived in the battle. 2 Republic Venator cruisers and multiple ships of unknown designs.” TA-176 updated the General. “Engage the Rebels, the Empire is now a secondary concern!” Maul ordered as he looked up to the sky and saw the carnage. “Shall I introduce our secret weapon?” TA-176 asked. “Not yet. Let’s let the Rebels have their fun first then we crush them.” Maul advised. “As you wish.” TA-176 said as the transmission ended and on the Bridge of Savage’s Vengeance, TA-176 looked at the Rebellion fleet. “Begin attack on the Rebels, send in fighters and bombers and target their engines and bridge.” TA-176 ordered as some Separatist frigates began to turn toward the fleet. The Rebels were no slouches either as their fleet of forty ships began to engage the Separatist and Imperial fleets individually, making it a bit more difficult for Maul to plan an effective plan as his fleet had five less ships than the Rebels. The Imperials were in a much worse scenario because they had a six-to-one ship ratio, and Ozzel was pressed into considering retreating without the Emperor and Vader, but he remembered that it would mean instant execution for abandoning the Emperor. “My Lords, We are outnumbered as Rebellion forces had just joined the battle and the fleet is crippled and weak, I suggest we retreat to replenish and rally more ships.” Ozzel informed his superiors with great respect. “Admiral Ozzel, your wise leadership skills are about to keep us alive, so I trust your judgement on this matter, however Equestria is now regarded as Forbidden Territory, any ships that make it to the border of that system are considered lost with all hands, is that clear?” Sidious said as he and a very badly damaged Vader were walking back to the portal. “Yes my Lords, I shall return with Order 67. Ozzel out.” The transmission ended as Ozzel headed back into the bridge. “All ships make a jump to these coordinates, we’ll return to finish them off with Order 67.” Admiral Ozzel announced as each Imperial Star Destroyer that survived the engagement made the jump into hyperspace.

The Imperial’s sudden retreat didn’t go unnoticed as Maul was completely confused, but shrugged it off as Imperial cowardice. “Sir, our AATs, Hailfire tanks, and Droids are ready for combat.” The Droid Captain informed General Maul. “Good, now go through the portal and annihilate anything and everything that tries to oppose you!” Maul exclaimed in joy at being able to kill innocent civilians again. “Roger Roger.” The Captain said as he motioned the army to begin their assault. The droids advanced into the war-torn town and arrived at the portal within a few minutes. The tanks began firing on the Imperial walkers to buy the droids time to enter the portal.

(Human World, 3rd P.O.V)

As Imperial ground forces had already stormed the school and fought off Rebel ground forces, Many fell to the lightsabers of Eric, the Sirens, Flynn, and Starkiller. “Should we try and move the fight to Equestria to avoid any civilian casualties?” Starkiller asked after he stabbed a stormtrooper in the torso. “Yeah, or we could move further away towards any abandoned buildings and hold there.” Eric suggested as he delected a blaster bolt from a Stormtrooper. “But I think Starkiller has a point, what if the fleet requires our assistance?” Aria asked after decapitating a stormtrooper. “Fine, but knowing the Empire, we’re probably going to find a ton of walkers around the mirror, and those walkers are enormous and have enough firepower to destroy a shield generator.” Eric replied as he vaulted over a trooper and threw the trooper into a wall with enough force to kill him. After the Imperial forces had been almost depleted, A rebel ran panting toward the Jedi. “Sir… we have a… situation. It…” The rebel said before a blaster shot through his chest and died. The Jedi were surprised to see Battle droids advancing. “Oh great, looks like our second enemy is here.” Starkiller said in sarcastically joyful tone. “This’ll be a lot like the Battle of Geonosis.” Eric said as he advanced to slice a few droids. “Yeah the only exception is that we don’t have our brothers to help us this time.” Commander Cody said as he blasted a droideka while it was still rolling towards them. “Glad you boys could join us, hopefully old age hasn’t affected your aim yet.” Eric remarked as he threw his saber to slice up 3 droids. “Ha ha very funny Eric, at least we’re not wearing that junk armor!” Rex laughed at the time he and Kanan got shot by Ezra’s stun blaster. As the ground forces fought off the Separatist, In space over the planet, Vulture droids and tri-fighters flew around to hit Rebel ships as the cruisers engaged in combat. “Sir, the Rebels have taken a beating, but they’re armor are making our blasters almost ineffective.” TA-176 reported to Maul. “Charge the Ion Cannon and fire at them!” Maul ordered. “Roger, roger.” The tactical droid replied. “Begin the primary weapon and fire at the lead ship.” The droid ordered as the large cruiser turned to fire. With a large shockwave of energy, the ion beam streaked across a straight line towards the Rebel fleet. Hitting 4 ships and disabling the power, the cannons made quick work of the doomed ships. “Grand Moff Vicarn, we need to get that ship out of commission! Grand Moff?” Admiral Yalutarian asked as Vicarn was not responding. Yalutarian closed his eyes as he silently mourned the loss of one his greatest allies. “All ships, target the ship with the ion cannon.” Yalutarian announced as cannons began firing towards the cruiser. “Report on shields and weapon?” TA-176 asked the droid on the terminal. “Shields are holding and the weapon is ready to fire.” The droid responded. “Good, Concentrate fire on the next largest ship.” TA-176 ordered. The ion cannon charged once more and with a great shockwave of energy, the Venator cruiser Conquest was hit and plummeted to collide with two more Rebel ships. “Enough of this, Commander fire the Silencer and make short work of those scrap heaps!” Grand Moff Byron ordered as she saw the destruction of another few ships. “Aye, ma’am. Silencer prepped and ready.” The Commander responded. “Fire!” Byron ordered as a huge red beam charged and fired at three ships next to the Separatist flagship. Not wanting to blow up the flagship, but merely cause major structural damage to disengage any weapons and stabilizers. “That is a powerful weapon, fire the missiles and aim for the hyperdrive and engines.” TA-176 ordered. “Sorry sir, but all weapon systems are now offline due to the debris smashing all of our turrets and the ion cannon is too badly damaged, and some of our stabilizers are now malfunctioning. I recommend abandoning ship.” The droid reported. TA-176 looked out to see the Rebel fleet and then sent a holo transmission to Maul. “General, the Savage’s Vengeance’s armament is offline, stabilizers are gone and the ion cannon is heavily damaged, I will make one last effort to cripple the fleet and ram this ship into them.” TA-176 said to Maul.

“Do it, it’s been an honor having you serve me Commander.” Maul said as he went to look for people to kill. “You too General, The Separatist fleet will fight til the last ship and the ground forces will be under your command.” TA-176 said as he turned to the droid. “Full power to the engines and aim for the ship with the destructive weapon.” “Roger roger.” the droid replied. “Wow, Byron what was that?” Yalutarian asked in amazement. “It’s called The Silencer, it was a weapon commissioned by Darth Nox to assist the Imperial Navy.” Byron replied. “Ma’am we only have five minutes until we can fire again.” A technician reported. “Thank you Halson, and when we get to full charge fire at the ship heading right for us.” Byron said calmly, knowing that the attempt was something she’s experienced before. “Ma’am a transmission from the enemy flagship is hailing us.” An officer informed the Grand Moff. “Put it through, how long to full charge?” She asked. “One minute and thirty seconds.” Halson replied as he watched the charge meter on his monitor. “Good, prepare to fire when I’m finished with the enemy’s transmission.” Byron said as she awaited the transmission. “Greetings adversary, I am TA-176, Commander of the Separatist fleet here to offer trade.” TA-176 said as he stood in the bridge. The droid was smart and like any war hero, it’s not how to fight, it’s when to fight. “Something tells me that, I think it involves me and my staff to die along with you and your crew.” Byron replied with a blank expression on her face. “Negative, I will trade for the safety of your fleet and mine for Separatist classified information.” TA-176 said as the Savage’s Vengeance was mere meters away from the Rebellion fleet, with some fires and external damage from the fight. “I doubt that. Halson, what’s the charge at?” Byron said as she turned to Halson. “Ready to fire on your command Grand Moff.” Halson said with a salute. “I decline your offer. Fire the Silencer.” Byron said as she terminated the transmission. At a valiant effort of self sacrifice and heroic bravery, a Munificent Frigate moved in front of the damaged battlecruiser and had the idea to take a bullet for his commander, but to no avail as the crimson beam blasted through both vessels with no challenge as they both were consumed in a fiery cloud. The remaining fifteen Separatist ships as the Dark Nebular Grasp was now the next ship in command witnessed the ship’s power, they saw it would be difficult to disable a weapon of that kind of destruction. “All fighters scout the flagship for a weakness, all vessels separate to avoid that weapon but fire on other rebellion warships.” The new droid Commander ordered as Vulture and Tri-fighter droids destroyed the last of the Imperial fighters and breaks towards the Rebels. The Separatist gained more altitude and distance from the fleet but continued bombarding the ships.

Just as the fighters scouted the Rebellion flagship for a weakness to disable their destructive weapon, there did happen to be a weak spot to knock out the gun to allow the fleet to retreat back to their factories on Korriban. “Sir we found a weakness to disable the weapon. It’s a waste heat ventilation shaft the runs towards the core, it won’t destroy the ship, just cripple it enough so we can retreat.” A Tri-fighter reported. “Excellent work, Take a squad to fire upon that weakness and another to cover you. All cruisers prep coordinates to Korriban and jump once the weapon is destroyed.” The Commander ordered. Tri-fighters mobilized with Vulture droids for cover and made an attack run on the small shaft, avoiding fire from the ship’s defenses and other small starfighters. “Grand Moff, enemy fighters are converging on the waste heat vent for the Silencer, and they’re too fast for our auto-turrets, and our fighters can’t be mobilized fast enough to engage them, any suggestions?” A pilot asked. “Let them disable the Silencer, we don’t need it for the rest of the fight we can repair it later.” Byron replied as she made her decision. With a quake of vibrations throughout the ship, The Silencer was disabled and the droid fighters retreated back to their ships before each Separatist jumped back to Korriban. “Begin repairs to the Silencer, I have a feeling the Empire will be returning soon.” Byron ordered calmly. “Sooner than you think, Grand Moff, we have two Imperial ships entering the system. One Star Destroyer and another of an unknown class, but it’s huge.” An officer said over his terminal and the two Imperial ships entered the fray.

“Open a comm to The Emperor and Vader to tell them their extraction has arrived.” Admiral Ozzel said to an officer. “Aye sir, and it seems the Separatists have retreated back to Korriban, but the Rebels still have a substantial resistance for us. Maybe we should ask for non hostile extraction.” The officer replied. “Sir, it seems one TIE fighter had survived the entire fray, but is being tailed by Rebel fighters.” An Officer informed the Admiral. “Send some warning shots to those fighters, but don’t hit them.” Ozzel responded quickly. “Aye sir. Should we still open a comms channel to the Rebel fleet for a temporary ceasefire?” The officer replied. “Do so immediately.” Ozzel calmly replied as the Super Star Destroyer, Executor approached the planet. “Attention, this is Admiral Ozzel of the SSD Executor, We wish not to fight upon your fleet, but we merely wish for a non hostile extraction, any engagement will be considered as an act of war and you will be fired upon, we await your reply.” Ozzel announced as he waited. “Yalutarian, I think we should accept his offer, I don’t think we have the firepower to penetrate that vessel’s shields, and it’s at least forty, maybe fifty times our size, not a good prospect for a battle.” Byron said with a deadpan expression. “Oh just how you jumped to firing that weapon on the droid commander who surrendered for a retreat for information, A good warrior never kills an unarmed warrior, even if he was the enemy.” Yalutarian said with a deadpanned expression as well as remembering what Flynn had told him long ago. “Perhaps, but that command ship was going to ram into our fleet and kill us all, and Vicarn was my betrothed, and I was angry with the monster that robbed me of a good man, I’m sure you understand that kind of pain. Still it’s either allow the Empire to extract their men and we live to see tomorrow, or we all die and Equestria is razed to the ground for defying the Emperor. Take your pick, I’ve already made my decision. I await yours.” Byron replied sounding a bit choked up. “I know my decision as well, I hate to see innocents killed, but I don’t know your pain as I had never married and joined the Republic with my father, Yaluren.” Yalutarian replied as he opened the channel. “This is Admiral Yalutarian of the Venator Freedom accepting your offer, all fighters will be advised to not engage.” The Republic admiral replied

“This is Grand Moff Byron of the Harrower Dreadnaught Malachor’s Wrath, accepting your terms, our ships are all on standby for your extractions’ completion.” Byron said on her own comm channel to Ozzel. Ozzel smiled. “Good choice, you’ve saved the lives of millions of soldiers and many more civilians. Also the Emperor has graced your planet with his begrudging praise by allowing your planet to become forbidden territory, congratulations.” Ozzel said with a hint of slight anger, but overall appreciation for his adversaries. A shuttle was launched from the Star Destroyer to the surface to retrieve their superiors and soon the Empire will be from this planet until Sidious considers coming back.

(Meanwhile in the Human World, Canterlot Mall, 3rd P.O.V)

Maul was walking through the mall that was recently evacuated due to the mass attack from the Empire and his droid army, he recently received word that his flagship was destroyed and the fleet had retreated to Korriban. “Commander, rebuild the fleet and army and make more of the Interdictor classes with those ion cannons, if they served well in the battle with catastrophic results, a fleet would be all the more deadly also Commander, make sure the Empire or Rebels do not disrupt our projects and keep the planetary defenses and shields on.” Maul said. “Roger roger General.” The commander said as the holocommunicator ended the transmission. Eric was looking everywhere to find Princess Luna and Princess Celestia. When he heard that Malachor had finally perished to save Aria and Adagio, he was upset, but knew that it wasn’t the end of him, so he went to Canterlot Mall to look for the Princesses, but felt a dark presence nearby. “Hello Maul, how’s life?” Eric asked while rolling his eyes in annoyance. “I was cut in half by Kenobi, Sidious killed my brother and I left the Sith, but why does it matter to you?” Maul replied and asked at the end. “It doesn’t, I was just being polite because I sensed your dark presence.” Eric said flatly. “Well, despite this politeness, I suppose you’re here to kill me on your own?” Maul said as he turned around to face the Jedi. “I guess so, but I have gotten stronger since our last encounter. I have seen the Darkness, but I don’t let it rule me. It’s never too late Maul, just put down your lightsaber and come with me.” Eric said calmly trying to placate the former Sith to join the Rebellion. “I’m afraid it is too late for me, I may no longer serve the Sith, but I do not wish to partake in the Rebels, You may see that I am the enemy of your enemy and my enemy is almost everyone in the galaxy, just as soon as my New Separatist fleet is at peak strength I will gain vengeance on all my enemies.” Maul said as he looked at his dual-blade lightsaber. “So be it, but don’t say that you didn’t have the opportunity to change.” Eric said as he activated his black cored blue blade and held it in a Soresu stance. Maul activated his red dual-bladed lightsaber and began his attack. The clashing duelists fought through the empty mall, Eric was able to deflect many of Maul’s attacks efficiently and was agile to strike some attacks himself. The people who were too afraid to leave the mall heard the sound of the clashing lightsabers and were spellbound by the beauty of the duel occurring among them.

“You have indeed grown stronger young Knight, but you still have power yet you refuse to unlock.” Maul said as they broke off from one another. “I will unlock it when I feel like I’m ready to unlock it. Unlocking too much power is how many meet their end because they can’t control it and they get consumed by it.” Eric retorted as he remained cautious of his current surroundings knowing Maul would likely use many of the vending machines, or inanimate objects lying around as projectiles and distractions for a lucky killing blow. Maul then stood at full height as he looked around for something. “I feel more Jedi here, more Jedi and a small Force Sensitive.” Maul said as this made the Jedi a little concerned. “Oh, and what a joyful surprise and it’s similar to yours, but not.” Maul said as a menacing grin was emerging on his face. “You have a son. Another generation of Jedi to be hunted by me, or the Empire.” Maul said with a malevolent chuckle. “I will destroy you if you try to touch on hair on his head!” Eric spat in anger. With a swift movement of the Force, Maul moved an overturned cart to reveal Roseluck and the baby Force Sensitive John. Roseluck and John were both whimpering in terror at the red and black skinned Zabarack towering over them. He forced up the two and was only putting slight Force choke pressure on Roseluck with an activated red lightsaber close to her neck. “Nnnooo!” Eric shouted as he charged at his enemy to save his wife and son. “Not so fast there, One more step and she’ll experience the worst death any life would ever receive.” Maul said as he still had Rose and John in his grasp. “Please don’t hurt them, your fight is with me, not them. Typical Sith tactic, when backed into a corner, use innocents as leverage, how cowardly.” Eric said as he shut off his lightsaber in a sign of submission. “Oh no, I would never hurt this pretty darling, but the Jedi bloodline must end as every Jedi had.” Maul said as he ripped away John from Rose. “Not on my watch.” A new voice said as his cyan blade knocked Maul’s saber staff away from his captives. Since Maul was distracted Rose took her son from Maul and ran to Eric’s side. “Are you ok?” Eric asked his wife as he hugged and kissed her. “We’re fine, but what about you?” Roseluck asked. “My dad and I will handle this you and John go find the Princesses and hide somewhere else, I’ll come and get you if we win ok?” Eric said as he looked at his wife and son making sure Maul didn’t actually hurt them. “Well, isn’t this an interesting outcome, Father and Son fighting with one another, what fun.” Maul said as he forced his lightsaber back to him. “Let’s do this son, for the Keteris Family!” Flynn said as his blade returned to him. “Gladly.” Eric said as the three duelists clashed in another fight similar to Maul’s duel in Theed with Qui-gon and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Maul had faced odds similar to this before but all he had to do was keep his mind alert and remain agile. Eric was more offensive while Flynn was moving slowly towards Maul’s left flank to catch him off guard. Maul noticed and kicked Eric in the face sending the young Knight backwards and force pushed Flynn into a wall. Maul jumped up to the second level of the mall and stood on a small bridge that was just above his enemies. Maul saw two vending machines on his left and smiled as he lifted the first one and threw it down. “Watch out!” Eric shouted as he tackled Flynn to save his life. Both escaped as the two Jedi looked up to see the Dark Force user. “He can’t hit us if we’re underneath him and has no solid ground to stand on.” Flynn said as he started using the Force to pull down Maul’s bridge. “Thanks for the save though.” Eric smiled as he got up. “No problem, now let’s do some remodeling.” Eric said as he joined his father in some impromptu remodeling to bring their enemy back down to their level. Maul gracefully landed onto the ground floor and quickly attacked Flynn with a quick kick into the torso. Eric dashed forward and tried to render Maul unable to move around. The agile duelist quickly activated one of the blades and struck at Eric’s blade. Maul then activated the second blade and began fighting Eric as Flynn recovered. Flynn was quick to rejoin the fight and clashed with Maul and Flynn deactivated his blade making Maul fall forward a bit and Flynn hits Maul in the back of his head and attempted an overhead chop. Maul knew what would come next if he didn’t react quickly, With one swift movement, he was able to avoid a fatal blow and reactivated his dual bladed lightsaber. Maul shoved Flynn back and as Flynn was going to try to split Maul’s hilt, Maul hit Flynn in the chin and backstabbed him through his abdomen.

Eric saw this and was completely enraged and pulled his father’s lightsaber from his writhing grip and activated it along with his own and crossed them while an scowl graced his features. Maul started to throw a piece of the fallen bridge at Eric, but Eric just sliced right through it. Maul threw a chair, which Eric also destroyed with both blades. In a last ditch effort Maul threw a vending machine and Eric jumped and held his father’s blade downward and landed delivering heavy blows too quick for Maul to react. Maul kept up with Eric for a bit, then Force pushed Eric back to gain some space to move around, but Eric was not having it as the berserk Knight kept on the offensive and split Maul’s saber staff in half. Maul’s saber staff was still active and Maul began to put his Jar’ Kai discipline to good use along his Niman training. “Such power and skill, you’ve unlocked a power in the Dark Side and striking me down in anger will make you closer to being a sith.” Maul taunted for a moment before force jumping onto a ledge on the second floor. Eric followed him up and kept attacking with an assault of dual bladed fury. “Maul, I will teach you the true meaning of pain and suffering!” Eric said lost in his anger. Maul smiled knowing his taunts were working. As they fought, Roseluck was whimpering in terror in a clothing store on the first floor. John was about to start wailing in sadness from sensing his father’s rage, his mother’s fear, and the demise of his grandfather sent him over the edge and he started to wail. Above on the second floor, Eric could hear the sound of his son crying and it snapped him back to his normal self. “What have I become?” Eric thought as he now realized that he was becoming just like Maul by allowing his anger to give him power. Breaking off from the engagement, Maul gained some distance from the Jedi. “Your anger gives you great power, but if you let it, it will destroy you. No matter what your original intentions, you will become truly lost.” Eric heard the wise words of Malachor about giving into anger for power, and how it could destroy you and everything you love. “The power you possess in your anger is impressive and could even match against my skills, but I only came to show you what my pain was like and how I fell into the dark side. You took a tour on my past and what you felt in your anger was shared from me. I do not tend to kill you and I shall take my leave, but next time there can only be one standing.” Maul said as he quickly Forced pushed Eric back to the ground floor and Maul escaped into Canterlot. “Not this time.” Eric said as he used the Force to hold Maul in place. “Stay and finish what you started, or run away like your old master taught you and hide like a coward.” Eric said. “Eric, please stop this. If you kill him, you’ll be no better than him just to avenge your dad, he wouldn’t want you to walk down this path.” Roseluck said as she peeked out from the store with a sad baby John about to cry another storm.

Eric turned around and saw his wife and son in tears. Eric was just hurt by what he was seeing, knowing that he was somewhat responsible for their sadness. Eric released Maul and fell to his knees. “As a fair worthy opponent young Knight, I respect your love for your family.” Maul said before he left the mall. Everyone that didn’t leave the mall started to emerge from their hiding places including the Princesses and saw the mess, but more importantly the tragic scene of a young family embracing each other and crying.

(Canterlot High, 3rd P.O.V)

Back at the battle-torn school, The remaining Jedi, Clones, and Sith had fought off the remaining forces of the Empire and Separatist that came from the portal. “You think that’s the last of them?” Ganch asked. “Yeah I guess so.” Cody said as he shot a V1 battledroid in the head with his blaster. “Huh, they’re retreating back to the portal, serves them right.” Adagio said as she deactivated her blade. “Quite right.” Ella said as she sat down to relax from the combat. “Ha, for a second there we all thought you would go into labor during the battle.” Rex playfully taunted. “But do you think we should take the fight to them?” Sonata asked. “That would be a terrible idea.” Admiral Yalutarian said over a holoterminal. “I agree, we don’t know what could be on the other side like Imperial walkers or Separatist tanks.” Commander Wolffe agreed. “We don’t have to worry because right now the Empire is leaving, and the Separatist forces have retreated to the planet called Korriban. Anyway attacking any Imperial troops will start a space battle and we’ll be on the losing side this time because the Imps brought a massive vessel with them.” Yalutarian said. “That does seem scary, but what should we do?” Sonata asked. “Right now? We do nothing, but allow them to leave, and Ozzel says that the Emperor has deemed Equestria as forbidden territory because of our persistence and he respects us as competent adversaries, so he’ll be leaving us alone indefinitely.” Yalutarian explained. “Ha, I guess Palpatine always did know when to give up.” Ganch said. “Wait where’s Vicarn?” Ella asked. Yalutarian’s hologram was silent for a moment. “I see, well led a very promising and full life. May he rest in peace.” Ella said as she realized that Vicarn was KIA. Then a battalion of Stormtroopers marched from behind with Vader and Palpatine behind them. Vader had fixed his hand, but his helmet, vocabulator, and respiratory functions were still in need of repair. As the two Siths walked past the Rebels, Palpatine smiled a little knowing he wasn’t going to leave the Rebels on Equestria without a serious blow to ensure that the Empire is still as powerful as when he executed Order 66. “Lord Vader, you know what to do.” Sidious said as Vader turned around to face the Rebels with his own eyes and activated his red blade. “The Rebel alliance will fall, beginning with you.” Vader spoke as he swung his blade to cut Cody’s armor and left a heated gash across his chest. “I now know… Anakin Skywalker is... truly dead because... he would never... kill his friends.” Cody said as he drew his last couple of breaths before dying in the arms of Rex, Ganch, and Wolffe. “As I’ve said before Anakin Skywalker was weak, I destroyed him.” Vader said to the now lifeless Commander Cody. “Then we’ll avenge his death.” Ganch said as he rose up with Rex and Wolffe. “So be it.” Vader said as he swung to kill the clones only to be blocked by Aria. “Just leave, you got what you wanted, it’s beneath you.” Aria stated as she pushed Vader back. “You’re right, but I need something to entertain me.” Vader retorted. The clones began firing at the Sith, but each shot was deflected and the Sith rose over to attack the two other female blade wielders. “Oh no you don’t rust bucket.” Starkiller said as he blasted Vader with Force lightning. Vader deflected some of the lightning and redirected it to Adagio as she was now being electrocuted by Starkiller. Starkiller stopped his lightning. “Sorry about that.” Starkiller said. “I’ve had worse, let’s not forget that I died while grieving for my friend a few hours ago.” Adagio said as she stood up wobbling on her feet a bit.

While Starkiller was distracted, he made a fatal error to always stay vigilant and felt a lightsaber pierce his chest. “A failed apprentice, would make a terrible master.” Vader said as he retracted his blade from his cloned apprentice and he fell to the ground lifeless. Vader then turned his attention on the other three blade wielders and began attacking them with confidence. The three girls held their own, but unfortunately for them Vader had more experience than them. Vader disarmed Adagio and cut off her right arm from the elbow down. Aria failed to see Vader sweep at her legs and she lost both of her legs up a little past her knees. Sonata was almost ready to give up and she took one swing and got her left hand removed for her efforts. As they all fell Rex, Ganch and Wolffe had no choice but to fall back since they were no match for the Sith. Vader approached the vulnerable sirens with his lightsaber still illuminating a red glow. “Lord Vader, enough, otherwise you’ll overclock your cybernetics, respirator, and I don’t have any prospects for a new apprentice.” Sidious said with a reprimanding tone. “Yes my master, I’m on my way back.” Vader said as he deactivated his lightsaber. “Next time if we meet, I will finish what I started to you and don’t expect any mercy from a Sith.” Vader said as he left the crippled sirens.

(Space over Equestria, 3rd P.O.V)

As the two sides over Equestria remained in a ceasefire while the Empire retrieves the Emperor and Vader, Admiral Ozzel received a transmission from Lord Sidious himself. “How can I be of service to you my Lord?” Ozzel asked. “Admiral, the Rebels had attacked me and Lord Vader as we were approaching our extraction in an attempt to cripple the Empire.” Sidious reported. “What do you wish me to do My Lord?” Ozzel asked with a cautious tone. “Cripple their fleet and make sure you save their flagship for last and if you dare question my orders, you’ll have Lord Vader to deal with, Am I clear Admiral?” Sidious asked with an angry expression. “Yes My Lord.” Ozzel replied. The transmission ended leaving Ozzel with a difficult decision to make, either face Vader’s wrath, or live and see tomorrow. “Maybe I can obey his Majesty’s orders, and spare the Rebel Fleet.” Ozzel thought as he was about to give his new order. “Open a secure, encrypted comms channel, that’s an order Captain.” Ozzel said with an authoritative tone. “Yes sir.” The Captain responded as the channel opened up to a secure encrypted channel. “Comms are ready sir.” the Captain informed. “Admiral, Grand Moff, I have grim news for you, I think that the Emperor has undermined our ceasefire, but I have a solution: evacuate a few ships and have the rest go to another planet to avoid destruction.” Ozzel suggested. “I see, the Emperor will do what is necessary to eradicate us.” Yalutarian said. “Agreed, but Ozzel is giving us a chance to deceive the old codger.” Byron said while insulting the Emperor. “I recommend you make your decision now, Vader and the Emperor will be arriving soon.” Ozzel warned. “Right, so Byron thoughts?” Yalutarian asked. “I’d rather have our troops live, so leave for a bit it is.” Byron said. “Ma’am another transmission is hailing us.” An officer said. “Sorry Ozzel, Yalutarian, but I can’t have you guys included for this conversation.” Byron said as she left the transmission and answered her new one.

“Yes?” She asked. The new projection showed Darth Vader to her surprise. “What do you want?” Byron asked still in shock. “I only ask for the location of the Rebel base otherwise, your fleet will become a debris field.” Vader said calmly. “How stupid do you think I am to betray my allies?” Byron asked the wounded Sith lord. Vader only stood as she then felt pressure being put around her neck as she began suffocating. “I find your lack of cooperation disturbing.” Vader said as he watched her gasp for air. “It’s in the Dromund System.” Byron managed to croak out. “Do you take me for a fool? I can sense your lies, give me the exact location or die trying to cooperate.” Vader ordered as he slowly added more pressure. “I truly don’t know, the other’s don’t tell me anything about their bases, locations as well, they say I’m too Impish for them.” Byron said truthfully. “Then you are of no use to me or the Empire.” Vader spoke flatly as he then did something only Malachor could pull off in a heartbeat, He released Byron from the telekinetic Force Choke and destroyed the Rebel ship’s Bridge windows to try and suck the personnel out into the vacuum of space. Byron being quick on her wits shut the emergency window covers saving what was left of her command crew. “6 were lost Ma’am including your second-in-command.” An officer said as he got up from the ground. “Halson will be remembered, but today we saved a lot of lives from the Empire.” Byron said clearly at peace with herself.

(Kamino, Secret Cloning Facility, Malachor’s P.O.V)

It has been quite a while since I needed to get a new body, but at least I could see if all of my vessels were still in pristine condition, or destroyed. I found the body I wanted and as expected I opened my eyes and the fluids in the tank drained and the tank opened up. The cold from my new body meeting the outside world was nothing new to me, so I just moved on with my business. “I know you’re there Lama Su. I’m glad you’ve kept your ancestors’ oath and kept the existence of me and Ella’s clones a closely guarded secret.” I said as I turned to see the Kaminoan. “The pleasure is all mine. Your clothes are in the compartment to the right, and a shuttle is ready for your departure on the Western landing bay.” Lama said as she knew that this was nothing new to her. “Thanks, see you, or your descendants sometime in the future, perhaps when the Empire is gone, I give them permission to destroy the remaining clones.” I said as I finished putting on my clothes. Lama simply bowed her head and smiled. “May the Force be with you my Lord.” She said as I left the chamber. I made my way through the facility and found a few interesting things, like troopers training in hand-to-hand and melee combat. “That’s a first.” I said to myself as I continued my journey to the shuttle. After about twenty minutes worth of security checkpoints, I finally made it to my shuttle and started the take-off procedures. “Hyperdive, check, engines, green, life support, nominal. Ok everything’s good.” I said as I gave my quick list of things to check before making a hyperspace jump. “Hold on love, I’m coming home.” I said as I engaged the hyperdrive.

Aboard the Executor, Vader and Emperor Palpitine had just arrived aboard the SSD and arrived on the Bridge to see Ozzel had not destroyed a single ship. “Admiral, Explain why you had not crippled their fleet as I ordered you to?” Sidious asked as he approached the Admiral. “My Lord, I hate to say this, but it’s immoral and unethical to betray a ceasefire when there’s no provocation.” Ozzel replied as he expected to die any second. “You should know Admiral, no ceasefire goes without my authorization. You disobeyed a direct order from your leader and showed weakness by not setting a proper example to these traitors.” Sidious said as he walked past Ozzel towards the bridge windows. “Concentrate fire on these pre-selected targets, then jump to Coruscant.” Sidious ordered as he then turned to Vader. “Lord Vader, teach this incompetent man what happens when you disregard a direct order.” Sidious said to Vader as Ozzel had to come to terms what would become of him as turbo lasers fired upon the fleet and already a ship explodes from a magazine detonation. After that, another ship exploded from the sheer amount of fire it took, then two more ships were destroyed by crashing into one another as they got their engines shot out. “Ma’am we need to go, That SSD is targeting us next.” An officer shouted as some personnel ran out of the bridge. “Prepare to abandon ship, or abandon hope.” Byron said as she accepted the fate of her ship. With a few minutes, The Malachor’s Wrath was bombarded with heavy Imperial fire before igniting a mass explosion that consumed two escape pods from the blast. After the explosion the two Imperial ships jumped into hyperspace leaving ten ships, eight undamaged and two lightly damaged. Byron’s escape pod made it to the Freedom and was greeted by Yalutarian. “Welcome aboard Byron.” Yalutarian greeted. “Save the pleasantries Yalutarian, I lost my betrothed, second-in-command, my ship, and super weapon, also Vader contacted me and tried to get me to betray us, so save it.” Byron said as she went to a nearby room to cry it out.

“Make contact with the ground, the Empire has fled.” Yaltarian told Gregor. “Yes sir.” Gregor said as he left to a holoterminal to contact anyone. Meanwhile on the ground, Maul had escaped back into the war-torn town of Ponyville and saw his ship completely unscathed in the Everfree forest. He got inside and took off from the planet to retreat to Korriban knowing someday he’ll return and this time with some new tricks up his sleeve. Shortly after leaving the atmosphere, he punched in the coordinates to Korriban and made the jump to hyperspace.

Author's Note

Hello a Ponies and Bronies, Obsidian here and hopefully you enjoyed this epic battle that was tons of fun to write and even though many brave and iconic characters were injured or killed, the story will continue to it's end and the characters will honor them as the soldiers they were. I like to thank Randablitz for editing as always and leave us some feedback for improvements.

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