Fly to the Stars and Back (Redone)

Meanwhile with the Jedi Council.

“How long has it been?” Anakin asks, having walked in on the video.

“Seven hours.” Obi-Wan says.

Anakin stares at the screen of the elusive video. “Care to show and tell?”

“This has given us much to consider and we need the chancellor’s permission to release this information.” Mace says.

Anakin huffs. “I doubt he would give it considering it’s rumored to paint each side in the opposite light.”

“This is in the ancient war we fought against the sith. But we could withhold some details. That weapon, the silencer in particular, would be very handy to have.” Plo Koon says.

“Yes, they would go for the weapon information. But what about the rest of it? It certainly sends some curiosity and forces the info into the light. We can’t just cut it out like a film.” Obi Wan said.

“For now, classify weapons, we should, if the chancellor approves.” Yoda says.

Anakin sighs. “And what about Ahsoka? She has been gone too long here.”

“Speaking of which, why would she try and access the information…unless she found something related to Darth Imperius.” Obi-Wan says in realization.

Anakin frowns. “Do we have access to the planet yet?”

“We have permission for one ship to go through. The alliance won’t budge any further on the issue.” Plo Koon says.

Anakin raises an eyebrow before leaving. “I’ll be making a small cargo run.”

“I will join you Anakin.” Obi Wan says getting up.

Anakin chuckles as he looks at him. “You sure? It’s going to be boring just watching metal crates doing nothing.”

“They said one ship, they never specified what kind of ship.” Obi Wan says.

Anakin grins. “Got a particular ship in mind for our cargo run?”

“I’m thinking of a Venator-class Star Destroyer. That way, 501st can come along.” Obi Wan says.

Anakin chuckles. “We better get paid big for this cargo run.” He said as they passed by another jedi walking past who seems to have a neck creek.

Ahsoka sat on the roof looking at the holocron until she activated it with the force. She looks around before hearing a throat clearing behind her. “Can I help you? You are certainly not the one this holocron taught.” A voice said. She turns around and sees Darth Imperius standing there.

“Um…yes. I just came to ask questions. The one you taught gave this holocron to me so I can understand and clear my thoughts. I want the thoughts of someone who lived in the times of the second galactic war.” Ahsoka said as a table seems to appear before them.

“Speak young jedi.” Imperius says.

“Wait, you know I am a jedi and yet you are willing to talk to me?” Ahsoka asks, sitting down.

“No, I don’t. I believed that knowledge should be given to the seeker whoever they be.” Imperius says sitting down with her.

Ahsoka sighs. “Okay, I need to know, who’s good and bad here? The republic and empire to be precise.”

“Both and yet neither are. Both sides were wrong in the end and both had good and evil fighting for them.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka nods. “Okay, what good has the empire done that the republic can’t?”

“The empire was made to be of one mind in leadership so that problems could be tackled quickly. It was originally founded to combat chaos and corruption.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka thinks for a few. “What made it go bad?”

“The pursuit of power and self interest.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka nods. “Now the republic, same questions.”

“The republic was made to bring together all species and promote unity. But corruption has taken hold and they ignore problems or are either too slow to deal with them or are completely misled and the wrong action is taken.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka looks around a bit. “And the worst thing they kept from the public?”

“Something the public is better off knowing like the gruesome injuries or death tolls in war. If not known, it can help them sleep at night.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka brings her head down. “All the better for the public. But who fights for the people now? The republic or the empire?”

“That is a question one must ask each individual themselves and for everyone to decide on their own. No form of government shall ever be perfect.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka nods. “Okay, what about why you choose to leave the old empire?”

“I never left. I just tried to make it a better place in my own way.” Imperius says.

“And how did that work out?” Ahsoka asks.

“Unknown. This holocron was created before either failure or success was achieved.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka frowns. “Dang it. What was the original reason you started to go to the light side?”

Imperius was silent for a time before answering. “I believe the original reason is because I listened to my heart. I didn’t like the cruelty or inflicting suffering for no reason.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka keeps looking at him. “And if you wanted to join the jedi order?”

“My place was with the empire as I came to the conclusion I had greater chances to change it for the better and I had a lot more free access to information being a sith than a jedi.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “And what information did you find out that didn’t sit right with you?”

“You would be surprised how often sith doctored reports on righteous crusades when they were merely in fighting for petty power grabs.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Did you ever know if you made the right decision?”

“In the long haul, no. Only time can tell if my actions were right or wrong. All I could do is do what I thought was right and hope I made the right choices.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka presses her lips together. “Did you ever end up happy?”

“Yes, all though, I could never officially take my unofficial apprentice as my wife, for she still clung to the jedi code, she was always my wife in my eyes.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka smiles. “But what about her?”

“I do not know what her fate was as well from when this holocron was made.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka sighs. “I meant did she become happy as well?”

“She was as well. She spoke to me once and said she was thankful for my training and teachings for she had peace like the jedi taught and freedom like the sith taught at the fundamental levels.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka looks back at him. “Two sides of the same coin.” She recites.

“Yes.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka keeps thinking about it before sighing. “Did you ever forgive your master?”

“A long time ago. For I never held hate or resentment for her. Anger for the betrayal for a short time, but that is all.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka clenches her hand. “And what about your higher masters? What about them?”

“I removed Thanaton for both survival and for being a traitor to the empire. The emperor himself I along with many others, fought against him upon his return and tried my best to stop Revan from bringing him back so he could kill him once and for all.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Okay then. Can there still be some good for those in each of the governments?”

“Yes, like I said before, no government is perfect. You just have to take the good with the bad and hope to make it better.” Imperius says.

“And the public?” She asks.

“The same, most of the public is content as long as they have food, water, shelter, luxuries, and freedoms.” Imperius says.

Ahsoka nods. “Thank you. I’m out of questions for my mind now.” She said getting up.

“If you ever have more, just ask.” Imperius says as the holocron deactivates.

Ahsoka gasps as the holocron drops in her hand and she looks around to see the night sky. “Must be the middle of the night.” She said to herself getting up.

Blitz was there waiting when she returned. “So you get the answers you sought?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka sighs as she sits down with him. “More than I needed, but yes.” She said, giving him the holocron.

Blitz smiles. “Good. But also come to me when needed. You can’t rely on just one person or object for answers. After all, we are friends.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “Yeah. We are. Just try to stay out of my way when the fighting starts.” She said, smirking.

“What are you talking about? I have to cover you when we are fighting.” Blitz jokes.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes. “Yes and that brunt tail and mane when you asked what was cooking was just a passing by joke.”

“So you want to spar sometime? Your inactivity could be dulling your skills.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Sure. It has been a while.”

“Ok.” Blitz says getting up and goes to his room before returning with three sparing vibroblades.

Ahsoka smiles. “Right now?”

“Yeah.” Blitz says holding out two for her to take.

Ahsoka grins and takes them. “Let’s go. Roof?” She asks, getting up.

“Lead the way princess.” Blitz jokes.

“Oh, just for that, I’m not going easy on you.” She said heading out.

“You will need it.” Blitz says following her.

Blitz and Ahsoka were breathing hard on the roof as it started to rain. “You have definitely gotten better and I think I’m adjusting to this form well enough.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Yeah, you look good like that. But I like your old form though.”

“You just want to scratch me behind the ears like a cat.” Blitz says.

“You’re a cute cat.” She teases.

“Ha ha.” Blitz says getting up.

Ahsoka sighs as she gets up as well. “What are we going to do with the holocron?”

“Keep it and learn from it. Having a power you barely understand and can use is too dangerous.” Blitz says.

“Like you?” She asks.

“Was that a joke or a serious question?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka grins. “You know, I can train you on the force and you know what that means.”

“Oh great, master Ahsoka. This unworthy one wish to ask for your tutoring.” Blitz jokes while being overly dramatic.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Okay, but you know what that entails, right?’

“I’m not joining the jedi order. I would have to leave my family behind.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow before sighing. “How many families did we break apart for the order to survive?”

“That is the question.” Blitz says sitting next to her.

Ahsoka looks at him before smiling. “So…master Ahsoka huh?”

“Yeah, yeah, master Ahsoka.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka giggles. “At least I don’t have to call you master Blitz. I would hate you for that.”

Blitz playfully frowns. “Aw, you hurt my feelings.”

Ahsoka waves him off. “You hurt yourself.”

“Fair point. So where do we start?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka grins. “Your favorite part. Meditation.”

“Then let’s do it in the living room. I would hate for your figure to distract me.” Blitz jokes and Ahsoka smiles as she hits his arm. “Ow.”

Ahsoka chuckles and gets up. “Come on you silly colt.”

“Alright master Ahsoka.” Blitz says as he gets the practice weapons.

Ahsoka was just laughing at that.

“Strange.” Spike said looking at the reports of the escorts.

“Sir, we got an urgent message coming in from Mandalore himself.” A communication officer says.

Spike nods. “Put him on.” He said putting the report down.

“Bad news.” Mandalore says.

Spike raises an eyebrow. “Okay. What is it?”

“The alliance has stalled all they can, the republic is sending a ship through with full clearance in exchange for a lot of supplies.” Mandalore says.

Spike sighs. “We knew this day was coming. Do you know who is coming?”

“They are sending a Venator-class Star Destroyer. Jedi will be onboard with the 501st clones.” Mandalore says.

“Ohh, Blitz won’t like this.” Spike said. “Any warnings you got for us?”

“The Jedi have been informed, any open fire, then it will mean war against the alliance.” Mandalore says.

“Any good news?” Spike asks.

“We have entered the final portion of the ratification of the recognition of the sovereignty of the system. All that is left is for the alliance’s heads to sign on the dotted line.” Mandalore says.

Spike sighs in relief. “Good. I sometimes hate giving about a hundred papers when making trade. Anything other news I should know about?”

“We believe the separatists might learn of this and will send a force to head them off so they can’t lay claim to the planet.” Mandalore says.

Spike sighs. “Okay then.” He said moving some ships around the planet. “Thanks for the info.”

“We have a few more clans sending ships for military exercises as well.” Mandalore says.

“They would be under our control, right?” Ridley asks walking up. “We need them to listen when it starts flying.”

“They have orders to listen to the highest ranking officers of the clan whose territory they are in.” Mandalore says.

They both nod. “Thanks for this. At least we got a pure heads up.” Spike said.

“I have to go. Don’t want anyone intercepting.” Mandalore says ending the transmission.

Ridley turns to Spike. “You better spend some time with your mates. It might be a while before you can when they come over.”

“Got it…that means you have to tell the chief.” Spike says.

Ridley chuckles. “Yeah, it will be fun. At least he’s tolerant.”

“See you soon.” Spike says walking off.

“All ships, go to yellow alert. Assume defensive formation, give priority to the space station under construction, inform all terrestrial forces and someone get me status reports on the progress on the ray shields for the other continents.” Ridley ordered.

Spike smiles a bit as he hear him ordering around. “At least I wouldn’t be yelled at that much now.” He said to himself as Slender appears from a shadow and follows him.

Slender giggles. “So what do you want to do with us?”

Spike smiles. “Just…be together.”

Slender sighs. “Of course. Don’t dragons give real hard possession of mates like not a fly touches them?”

Spike smiled at that.

Blitz and Ahsoka were meditating together in the living room. Biltz opens his eyes as he senses something else coming in before his communicator beeps. “I knew it.” He said to himself as Ahsoka turned to him as he answered it.

“Go ahead.” Blitz says. “They are what?!” Blitz asks with a sense of urgency.

Ahsoka now fully turns to him. “What’s going on?”

“Uh huh, uh huh, good. That is the proper course of action. Tell them anyone fires without being fired upon first, I will personally fire them into the sun.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “I hope that was rhetorical.”

“It was.” Blitz says looking at her.

Ahsoka sighs. “What do we get?”

“The republic finally got past the stalling the alliance had been doing and they are sending a ship our way. A Venator-class Star Destroyer and I just learnt the 501st clones are coming with. What does that tell ya?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka groans. “Oh master.”

“The good news is they are bringing supplies and we are all but ratified to be recognized as a sovereign system by the alliance.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “At least you’re getting close.”

“Yeah, but the big problem is you were sent here to bring the force user on the planet.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods. “Yeah, but I did find something to bring back that says he’s gone.”

“Ahsoka.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “I know. At least let’s have a small talk, then figure out what to do.”

“How is your council going to take that not only is a mandalorian chief force sensitive, but also has a holocron of Darth Imperius in his possession?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “What are you talking about? I was talking about just an old relic that is too powerful with the force. Benign, but can be seen with some mediation.”

“What are you talking about?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka just looks confused to him. “What are you talking about?”

“I think we should stop for now.” Blitz said.

“Uh huh. We will continue later.” Ahsoka says.

“Ahsoka, tell me, how do you think your master and the council will react to not only a mandalorian chief force sensitive, but also has a holocron of Darth Imperius in his possession?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka sighs. “Well, they would call for your head, want that holocron and then disown me before taking away my title and everything for not reporting this sooner. Oh and war. Can’t forget that bit.”

“Let them come. They try it and the alliance will fight back. After all, once recognized we will all, but be in it.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka looks at him. “And your head and mine?”

“They can try. But any who dare try and hurt you will be going back in a match box.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “You care about me that much?”

“Why wouldn’t I, master Ahsoka?” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles and gets up. “I better get some sleep before they come over.”

“They are scheduled for four days from now. I got to cancel this trip from everything and try again another time.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “There goes our fun time here. I really wish they can leave us alone for a while.”

“You and me both, but that is the price of fame.” Blitz jokes picking up his darksaber.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Fame? You have infamy.”

“Same thing.” Blitz says waving her off.

“No it’s not.” She said as she followed him to the bedrooms.

“Fame amongst the clans and potential employers infamy amongst enemies.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka shakes her head. “Oh Blitz.”

“How will your master react personally?” Blitz stops and asks.

Ahsoka stops as well. “Probably hate me at this point. Knowing that I sometimes tell something crazy and…dang it. I forgot to go on a private channel on my system.”

“Huh?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka sighs. “To access the holocron database, I need to connect the computer to the galactic system. However, there are two ways to watch it. At the system or the computer itself. They were watching the system for my ID. I used it and forgot to go on a private channel that I have put aside for such things. Now they know once they see the evidence of why and will doubt me all the way. I am doomed either way or demotion and staying that way so I don’t change or just get kicked out or even put on permanent lockdown.”

“Doubtful, if they were so keen on this, why didn’t they contact you immediately? No, they are interested in what you learnt.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Doubt that they would be so mindful of changing.”

“If it comes to it, I will say I used your holocommunicator without your knowledge.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods. “Let’s hope that works.”

“I will protect you.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka stops and looks at him. “Really?”

“Really.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiled. “Thanks, though it would only be fair if I was doing the same to you.”

“You are my master after all.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka giggles. “Wait, you were serious about that?”

“Of course.” Blit says.

Ahsoka scoffs and smiles at him. “Alright then. Guess I got myself a padawan. Here’s hoping I don’t mess that up.”

“And I can train you in combat, strategy and tactics.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods. “Guess we are both padawans of each other.”

“No, we are partners.” Blitz says smirking at her.

Ahsoka smirks at him. “Partners? I hope you don’t mean more than that.”

“Whatever makes your ship fly.” Blitz says entering his and Twilight’s room.

Ahsoka sighs. “Goodnight Blitz.”

“Night master Tano.” Blitz says closing the door and soon afterwards, a flash of light was seen in the door frame.

Ahsoka still stares at the door before heading off to her own room. ‘She was happy too.’ She replayed the memory of her talk with Imperius. “But is it for the benefit of you two or just one of the party?” She asks herself.

Ahsoka looks at her communicator for a long time before sighing. “I have no choice. It will lessen the fallout.” Ahsoka says using it to call her master.

“So why the hay are we heading back?” Applejack asks as they take a dropship back.

“Because the alliance stalled the Republic as long as they could, but they are finally coming our way and as such, we have to ready ourselves if the Republic or Separatists cause us trouble.” Blitz explained.

“So what do we do?” Twilight asks.

“We man the defences. All military facilities are on yellow alert and all departures have been canceled.” Blitz says reading the book on the history of the founding of Equestria.

“Got it.” Spitfire says understanding the military terms.

“Oh Hurricane.” Blitz suddenly said as he looked to her afterlife and saw an artist’s depiction of himself looking rather evil, but nuzzling Hurricane. Even reads about her visiting his grave for every day of her life now. “At least you lived your life…and had a foal?” Blitz reads. ‘Do not mention I bedded Hurricane.’ Blitz thinks.

Twilight looks over. “Wow, didn’t know she had a foal that soon.”

“Wonder who the father was…could it have been this one?” Blitz asks, acting as if he didn’t know.

Twilight looks careful. “Maybe. There he is nuzzling her.”

“Looks kind of like that armor of ponies from the far east that you have in that book.” Blitz says.

Twilight nods. “”Yeah, like he’s an overlord or something.”

“....wha.” Blitz says seeing the mandalorian emblem in the book.

Twilight tries to look where he’s looking. “What’s wrong?”

“Who put the mandalorian symbol in this? Come on, who is the joker?” Blitz asks an eye drifting to Pinkie.

Pinkie laughs evilly with a clown face painted on. “What’s wrong Blitzy? Afraid of a good laugh?”

“Pinkie, you’re scaring Sunshine with that paint job.” Blitz says.

“What paint job?” Pinkie asks with no clown face.

“Better, right Sunshine?” Blitz asks.

Sunshine cheers and reaches for him.

Blitz smiles and picks her up with his magic, laying her on top on his back.

Sunshine cheers and hangs onto his mane and coos as she whips it on him like a reign.

“You have fun up there, you silly filly.” Blitz says.

Sunshine giggles and keeps whipping his mane reigns.

“Oh, that is so cute.” Pinkamena says.

Blitz leaned over to her and smirks. “You said that out loud Pinkamena.” Blitz says.

Pinkamena looks at him before sighing. “Guess I did.”

“Aw.” Fluttershy says before giving a hug.

Blitz smiles at her. “Tell me, what are you going to do besides feel her up Flutters?”

“No comment.” Fluttershy says.

Blitz raises an eyebrow. “Hypnotize?”

“No, Pinkie and I are like sisters.” Fluttershy says.

“Kissing sisters.” Blitz adds.

Pinkie blushes as Fluttershy giggles. “Oh, he’s right. I wonder what I should do with you?” Fluttershy asks herself grinning.

“Flutters, you know you are not allowed to hypnotize. By the way, how did you enjoy the three day safari?” Blitz asks.

Fluttershy smiles. “Oh, it was amazing. Seeing all those animals in their natural habitats.”

“How about you my foals?” Blitz asks.

“Great.” Arcane suddenly said among the cheers and coos of the foals.

“Oh, my little Arcane.” Twilight says snuggling him.

“What about you Azure and Blaze? You have been quiet.” Blitz says.

Blazer stares at him. “Actually, I found it a bit boring.”

Azure stares at him blankly. “Good?” He said with some trouble.

Blitz smiles at Azure and Octavia rubs his head. “We’ll at least experience it.” Applejack says.

Blazer sighs. “So what are we going to do when we get back?”

“We hope nothing happens kid, but prepare in case something does.” Spitfire says.

Azure pokes Blazer’s sword hilt. “Him?” He asks, pointing at him.

“Let your brother play.” Applejack says as Azure tries to climb on Blazer now.

Blazer grunts as he tries to carry Azure. “Bro, cut it out.”

“Dog pile on Blazer.” Blitz says.

Blazer yells out as all the foals pile on him. “Help!”

“Where did ma son go?” Applejack asks playing around.

Blitz sticks out a claw from under the pile. “Help.”

“Oh, there he is, buried under a pile of cuteness.” Applejack jokes.

“Help!” He yells as he points to her.

“Ok, ok, I’m comin.” Applejack says getting up.

“Ahsoka, tell me what are the chances that my foals are also force sensitive?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka shrugs. “Don’t know. There is some chance, but that’s a big chance.”

“So what did you think of the safari?” Blitz asks.

“It was nice. Needed more trips.” She said in deep thought.

“What is it?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka sighs. “Sorry. Thought process somewhere else.”

“It’s with the imminent arrival of your master, isn’t it?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka nods as Twilight sighs. “I fear Celestia and she might paint us.”

“She has been informed and Luna has told her we have taken steps to defend ourselves. She also wishes to see you and Arcane.” Blitz says.

Twilight looks surprised at him. “Are you sure that’s a good idea?”

“Yes, I think so at this point.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Well, might as well go anyways. I have to see my masters again or they might get suspicious.”

“I’m going with you for this Ahsoka.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “You don’t have a choice anyway since the representative has to go.”

“I see. Twi, going to need that spell cast before I go.” Blitz says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. “Have a plan?”

“Yes, but you might consider it a skywalker plan.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Yeah, you are going to get burned in some way.”

“If I do, I’m taking your master’s ship with me.” Blitz jokes.

“And he just got it painted.” Ahsoka jokes back.

Both chuckle as the ship starts to enter near Ponyville airspace. “So all of us goes?” Twilight asks.

“No, just me.” Blitz says.

Twilight frowns. “I meant the meeting.”

“I’m going alone Twi. You go see Celestia with the others.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “Might be fun and maybe be funny to see her face knowing that I was here the whole time.”

“I got images showing her some of the different species of the galaxies.” Blitz says before pressing a few buttons on his communicator.

They all started laughing at some of the faces they saw from Celestia as each species popped up. “Really, that face for an asari?” Twilight laughs. “They are like the mandalorians.”

Blitz just grins. “Well I did tell her what they do to bananas.” Blitz says.

Twilight gulps as she watches the solar guards and holds Arcane tighter. “Come on Arcane. No sense in waiting here.” She said walking past them. She sees Celestia eating her cake and drinking tea upon entering. “Um…Celestia?” Twilight asks, holding Arcane close to her.

“Oh, Twilight.” Celestia says sheepishly like a foal or Pinkie who got their hoof caught in the cookie jar.

Twilight just stares at the cake. “Huh. So…have you heard?”

“I have been informed we have finally been recognized as a sovereign system. I walked the ratification myself, though I thought Luna’s dress could have used a little more work. I also would like to see this Citadel one day.” Celestia says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. “So…what do you want to talk about for now?”

“I wanted to apologize for how I acted so long ago.” Celestia says.

Twilight looks around to the guards around the room and notices a severe lack of them. “Really?”

“Yes. After contemplating it for a few years, I found I was wrong.” Celestia says.

Arcane looks curiously at Celestia. “Okay then. So what are you going to do?” Twilight asks.

“Well, I wanted to apologize and I wanted to try and start over with Arcane.” Celestia says walking over.

Twilight wraps her hooves around Arcane tighter as they get closer. “Uh huh.”

“I no longer intend any harm Twilight.” Celestia says.

Twilight keeps watching her as Celestia bends her head down to Arcane and smiles. “Watch it.” Twilight warns as they hear some hissing from above them.

“Hey there little one.” Celestia says petting Arcane’s mane.

Arcane smiles and coos and grabs her hoof and giggles. Twilight smiles and lets Arcane start climbing on Celestia. Celestia giggles and he sits down on her back and starts braiding her mane. Twilight smiles as she sees Celestia had indeed changed her opinion on Arcane.

Celestia smiles as she realizes something. “Oh, I got something for him. Can you go get it?” She asks the nearby guard.

The guard nods and leaves. Celestia turns back to face Arcane, but finds him gone. “Where did you…?” Arcane laughs as he pops out of her mane before heading back in. “Oh that is adorable.” Celestia says reaching into her mane, trying to find him. Twilight sighs in relief as Arcane hops around in her mane and Celestia fussing around trying to catch him. “Come here you little slippery foal.”

“Good luck, he is adapt of hide and seek.” Twilight says.

“I will find you foul foal.” Celestia said as she looked through a clump of her mane.

Twilight felt a weight on her back and a quiet coo. Looking back she sees Arcane. “Celestia.” Twilight sang as some changelings took Arcane off her back and started to play with him. “So what are you going to do now?”

Celestia smirks. “Well, my reign of things did get bigger. We need an ambassador to help with things. Unfortunately there isn’t a proper one and…” She leans closer. “Don’t tell Blueblood.” She said before going back to a normal stance. “So…since the position is not good for current ponies, how would you like to be one of them? You are the princess of friendship after all.”

“I think that is a good idea actually. After all, I have been studying the other cultures of the galaxy ever since Blitz let me have access to his computer systems. Also, Blitz was messing with you with the Asari and the bananas.” Twilight says.

Celestia frowns for a moment. “I knew something was a lie.”

“Princesses.” A guard grunted as he was pulling a metal cage behind him with only air holes on the walls of it.

“What is that?” Twilight asks suspiciously.

Celestia giggles. “The little foal’s gift. What else?” She said as the guard unhooked himself and moves away quickly. “There’s a reason we never opened it.” She said as the group of changelings and Arcane looked to the cage. “See, long ago, when we were born, my father was a grand alicorn. Everypony loved him. He went on many adventures and saw almost everything he could. More so than Starswirl too. So, he told me and my sister that if we ever had another male alicorn, give this to him.”

Twilight looks inside to see a jade scepter with an almorian focusing crystal and then backs away as a growl comes out of it and the cage shakes.

Celestia smiles. “Yes, that’s another reason we never opened it. Daddy placed a protector in there and if not a male alicorn, bye bye.” She said humorously as Arcane crawls up to it.

“One moment.” Twilight says before whistling. “Terran!” Twilight calls.

Terran barks as he runs into the room and barrels down a few guards with some rolling pins sound effect from somewhere before stopping at the cage and growling as a large door opens on it.

“Ok sweetie, go in there with Terran.” Twilight says.

Arcane cheers as Terran lifts him and puts him on his back before jumping inside and the door quickly closes as some growling is heard and another louder growling is also heard with Arcane’s giggles and laughs. “Funny.” They heard him.

Twilight gasps. “Another word. Write that down.” She said to the nearby changeling who wrote down the word.

“Wait, how old is he and already talking?” Celestia asks.

Twilight hums as the cage starts to rattle and shake. “He’s about almost one and three fourths of a year old.”

Soon Terran and Arcane emerge with the scepter in Terran’s jaws. “Perfect.” A voice said behind as a smoke wafts behind Arcane. “He’s perfect.” The smoke said in a female tone and tickled Arcane under the chin and made him laugh.

“Hooves off my foal.” Twilight says teleporting Arcane into her hooves.

The smoke laughs and soon morphs into a mare right in front of her. “Funny mare.” She said tickling her under her chin.

“I will destroy you.” Twilight threatens.

The mare laughs out loud as she slightly turns into smoke and floats around her. “Please. Don’t you know manners? Ask me my name.” She said looking at Arcane.

“I would rather protect my foal.” Twilight says.

“Isn’t that enough mother?” Celestia asks.

“Mother?!” Twilight yells.

The mare giggles and waves at Arcane. “Hello. Queen Terra here. Although, my name used to be, Ah Oh E Che.” She said making funny faces and body contortions.

“This is what my mother became after her and father’s last adventure.” Celestia says.

Terra giggles. “Yes and that name was their father’s way of saying my name when he first met me. Such a funny male alicorn. Now, we have another.” She said leaning close to Arcane.

‘This is getting weird.’ Twilight thinks.

“So how does it feel having your lightsabers back Ahsoka?” Blitz asks as he sits in the ship she came on in his ceremonial leader armor.

Ahsoka sighs. “Better. I needed it soon anyway.”

“You think this is a little much with the small cape on my shoulder?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Nah, you look cute by the way.”

“Oh, master is flirting with me.” Blitz jokes as he twirls a blaster in his hand.

Ahsoka giggles. “No, making sure you are your best under pressure.”

“Don’t you mean when I am putting pressure on a woman like you?” Blitz jokes.

Ahsoka grins. “You want to place pressure? How about you really place it on me?”

“This ship does have a bed we can slip into.” Blitz jokes.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “Oh, you want to try that training?”

“It will help train your endurance.” Blitz jokes.

Ahsoka laughs. “And your aim once we’re outside.”

“Ok, enough innuendo jokes for now Ahsoka.” Blitz says seeing the Jedi ship approaching.

Ahsoka sighs before looking at him. “Hey Blitz?”

“Yeah?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka looks to the ship again. “Thanks…for being there for me.”

“No need to thank me.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka shakes her head. “No, I mean it. Thanks, for everything we have been though. Even if I was angry at you that one time.”

“You were angry?” Blitz asks confused.

Ahsoka smiles. “Yeah, after you left me behind that one time on my own. It got really bad for me at one point. I was so embarrassed when a regular soldier saved me.”

“That’s all about having emotions and growing up.” Blitz says putting on his helmet and holstering his blaster pistol.

Ahsoka nods. “Yeah. Just need to face my masters now.”

“So care to tell me what your call to them a few days ago was about?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka gulps. “I told them.”

“About?” Blitz asks, surprisingly not sounding mad.

Ahsoka looks surprised at his reaction. “You.”

“Any specifics?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka sighs. “Well, our past. Then there’s the whole finding the force user.”

“Did you tell them I can now take a human form?” Blitz asks.

“I left that part out.” Ahsoka says.

“How about this is my clan’s territory now?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka smiles. “That too. Would you include me if they don’t take me back?”

“You are already family to me.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods. “I meant in your personnel clan?”

“Yes.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs in relief. “Good. I was worried I would have to become a bounty hunter.”

“With that body, you would get a bounty for just being hot.” Blitz says in a way that made Ahsoka unable to determine if he was being serious or joking.

Ahsoka sighs and gets up. “Come on. We are getting too close.”

“Yes master Ahsoka.” Blitz says getting up as the ship docks.

Ahsoka turns to him. “When alone, just Ahsoka. I don’t feel that comfortable with the name master in front of it.”

“And in front of your masters and troops?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka smirks. “You can decide that.”

“Don’t want them to freak out and get you in trouble.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “Then let’s keep it quiet for now.”

“Lead the way Ahsoka.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods and leads him to the airlock as the ship shudders. “Okay, try to put on your best face”

“This is my best face.” Blitz jokes pointing to the helmet.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes. “Oh brother, you still got jokes.”

“When did I run out?” Blitz asks.

“Good point.” She said as the door opened.

Blitz follows as they were greeted by clones.

“Oh, where’s general Anakin and Obi Wan?” Ahsoka asks, taking a shot in the dark.

“On the bridge commander.” A clone says.

Ahsoka nods and leads Blitz as he eyes the clones eyeing him. “Try to be respectful. Remember last time?”

“That hutt and his cronies tried to blast us.” Blitz reminds.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes. “After you insulted his weight.”

“But he did weigh a ton.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “And yet, you still decided to open your big mouth.”

Blitz just grumbles to himself as they enter the elevator.

Ahsoka smiles as she turns to him. “But thanks for pointing it out because I would have said it myself soon.”

Blitz chuckles hearing that.

Ahsoka sighs. “Brace yourself.”

“I got a few flamethrowers and explosives already ready in case things go south.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes. “Really, blow up the ship in deep space?”

Blitz chuckles. “Well, I would hold a kiss so you can survive until we find another ship.”

“You wish.” Ahsoka says, smirking.

Blitz smirks under his helmet. “Well you are cute.”

“Ok, enough joking. We are here.” Ahsoka says.

Blitz sighs as he watches the door open and finds the two jedi standing in front of a holodeck. “Ahsoka? Where have you been?” Anakin asks.

Ahsoka sighs. “Busy, searching, feels like I’m mining for diamonds.”

“Not too hard on the planet you were searching on.” Blitz says with a serious tone.

Ahsoka glares slightly at him. “I was confined a bit too much.”

“You did enter this system illegally.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “I asked the fleet out there for permission.”

“I think we are getting off topic.” Obi-Wan says.

Ahsoka nods. “Yes, now what did you come here for?”

“Besides, pick up your padawan and deliver the cargo.” Blitz says.

Anakin raises an eyebrow at the one in body armor. “Well, we thought of speeding her search along if she hasn’t finished it and if she did, then we will take her and a new force user out of here and back to the temple.”

“Yeah, you see that is the problem. The one she was sent to find, he is a father and a high ranking representative of the planet below.” Blitz says.

Obi-Wan just crosses his arms. “Really, well care to tell just in case we have to protect him?”

“I don’t think you will need to protect the chief of our mandalorian clan.” Blitz says.

“Chief?” Anakin asks.

“That is right. The chief.” Blitz says.

“Obi-Wan, this situation is far more complicated than we first though.” Anakin whispers.

He nods. “Yes, we need to at least hold the separatists back from this place.” He whispered back.

“The only reason they would come to our territory is if they followed after you.” Blitz says.

“Doubt it. We had sealth.” Anakin said.

“Then how did we receive word from our informants four days ago?” Blitz asks.

Obi Wan sighs. “Word of permission went past, but not the ship itself.”

“We also received word two jedi and clones were coming as well.” Blitz says.

“But not who.” Anakin said.

“The clones were said to be the 501st and that narrowed down the jedi possibility drastically.” Blitz says.

Obi Wan glares slightly at Anakin. “Told you.”

“As such, the ships are not meant for you, they are for uninvited guests.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs. “So can we have the force user and our padawan back?”

“She is free to go, but do you expect us to hand over the chief so easily especially since he is a representative of the planet and in charge of overseeing the defense and space related development?” Blitz asks.

Obi Wan frowns. “So what do you suggest?”

“There isn’t much you can do as of thirty-six galactic hours ago the Citadel alliance officially recognized and invited the system to join them which was accepted almost immediately.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs. “Let’s just go. We have no other business here.”

“Your forgetting two things. One the supplies that is a part of the deal and second the high probability you were followed as if we got this info without trying than the separatists…” Blitz stops letting them put it together themselves.

Obi Wan sighs. “We better stay awhile.”

“Sir, we have ships emerging from hyperspace!” A clone yells.

They look to see a Separatist fleet emerge from hyperspace. “Oh crap.” Blitz said before he walks away a bit and holds up his communicator. “Prep a pick and run. I think this might get worse before it gets better.” He tells the fleet commanders.

“You have a good ship.” Spike said back.

Blitz hangs onto a bar from a wall as an explosion suddenly occurred from the ship. “Had a good ship.” Ridley said.

“Screw it, get the Darkline in place and fire the Silencer and vaporize that fleet of droids!” Blitz orders.

“Did he just say the silencer?!” Obi-Wan asks.

Blitz suddenly runs up to Ahsoka. “Sorry about this whole thing. But I may have to go soon and maybe we’ll talk later, okay?” He asks almost like he had a smile.

Ahsoka groans. “Just be careful.”

Blitz grins under helmet. “Hey, it’s me.”

Ahsoka just stares at him. “That’s what I’m worried about.”

Anakin quickly brings up the battlespace and sees the separatists fleet firing or trying to fire on the ship they are in before a beam quickly flies past them and hits the fleet and decimates almost all of it and collapses the formation. “Direct hit. Finish them.” Blitz said into his communicator. A whole fleet of fighters, frigates and two destroyers went past them and started to fire on the remaining scattered ships as some salvage ships collected the small ships and moved them back to the defense fleet. “Alright, what are you doing?”

“We need good ships without building them from the ground up. Why not use these ships that can hold in a firefight? We can remake them later to our own image.” Spike said.

“Capture what you can, I will finish the talks with the jedi.” Blitz says.

“You got it, just hurry back. The others are getting worried once they hear of you getting in the middle of trouble.” Spike said.

“Yeah, yeah.” Blitz says closing the communication channel. “Before you ask, we pilfered the designs when we stole a prototype ship years ago. Someone managed to recreate lost tech from the second galactic civil war.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “Okay, you are getting to be higher on my list.”

Obi Wan and Anakin stares at him in silence.

“Don’t think the republic is getting off easy for this either.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “So I guess this is goodbye for now. Just try not to insult someone again, oh wait.”

“On the contrary, the CIS just launched an unprovoked attack on a sovereign system of the Citadel alliance and three Mandalorian clan’s ship. Neither is going to take this lying down, but we will be sharing words with the republic about this later.” Blitz says.

Anakin nods slowly. “Yes…that’s…fine.”

“Why don’t you three come down to the planet while we finish hunting them down and see if there are any hidden ambushes lying in wait.” Blitz says.

Obi Wan tries to speak. “Um…yes. Head down to the planet.” He calls out.

“What? Intimidated by a true mandalorian after getting shot down by the pretender currently ruling Mandalore duchess Satine?” Blitz asks.

Obi Wan just glares at him.

“Oh sorry, should I not have brought up your love life?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka then gets curious. “If that one was a fake. What do the real mandalorians stand for?”

“Those who seek to constantly improve themselves, be it through battle or conquering harsh territories. Heck, even your clones were cloned from our supreme leader, Mandalore himself.” Blitz says heading out.

Anakin holds up a hand. “Hold up. I thought the clones were from Jango Fett.”

Blitz stops immediately and turns around Ahsoka could practically feel his glare through the helmet. “You will show respect to Mandalore or I will mount your skull on my wall as a trophy.” Ahsoka holds up a finger before Blitz looks to her and she puts her hand down again. Blitz turns back around and walks to the elevator before heading inside and turns to look at them. “Don’t cross us again.” He seethed as the doors closed on him.

“Nice work Anakin, you just insulted the defence forces of the system.” Obi-Wan says.

“How was I supposed to know it would cause that type of reaction? After all, didn’t they tell us that Jango Fett was the DNA parent of the clones?” Anakin asks in his defense.

“He never called him by name, only Mandalore. It is most likely taboo to call him by that name around them.” Obi-Wan says.

Ahsoka just stared at the elevator door as she started to think about everything that Imperious had told her and her time with Blitz and the others. ‘At least he keeps his promises.’ She then looks slightly back to her masters. ‘Unlike others at times.’

“Master, this might be our shot to get the Citadel alliance and the mandalorian clans to aid us in the war. We shouldn’t alienate them.” Ahsoka says.

Anakin looks at her. “You sure about that Snips? We are strained right now.”

“That is why, more than ever, we need help.” Ahsoka says.

Obi Wan raises an eyebrow. “I have to agree with her.”

“Alright I give. Rex, come with us, we are going to pay a visit to the planet.” Anakin says.

Ahsoka smiles. “You are going to need a guide.”

“Lets go Snips.” Anakin says.

Ahsoka smirks as she walks with him. “So you now see the advantage of me heading down there for a while?”

“Whatever you say Snips.” Anakin says as he, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan and Rex got into the elevator that just returned.

Blitz groans as he steps into the Darkline. “Dang it. This just got worse.”

“You think?” Spike asks standing in front of him.

“I know, tell Twi to get to her castle immediately and transport me there.” Blitz says.

Spike sighs. “I’ll get a dropship. But you better tell everyone down there.” He said walking away.

“Everypony, but Twi and Arcane are at the castle.” Blitz says before the transport activates.

Spike waves over his shoulder as he keeps walking. “Don’t break a table.”

Blitz sighs as he appears in the castle. “Girls.” Blitz calls.

A flash covered him before he started walking in his pony form. “Care to explain?” Twilight asks, holding Arcane.

“Separatists followed and tried to destroy the republic starship and attacked us. We have been brought to war.” Blitz says poking her stomach.

Twilight waves his hoof away. “And?”

“We are expecting jedi guests.” Blitz says booping Arcane’s nose with his.

Twilight sighs. “Anything we need to watch for on customs?”

“And they will be on their best behavior, for it could mean the difference between helping them directly or just fighting the CIS.” Blitz says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. “CIS?”

“Confederacy of Independent Systems.” Blitz says as Arcane tries to climb over to Blitz.

Twilight nods. “I see. By the way, we have a small surprise. Well…big one.”

“Can it wait, we don’t have long?” Blitz says as Arcane manages to climb over to him.

Twilight giggles a bit nervously. “Well, I won’t be doing the explaining. She will.”

Blitz looks confused. “She who?”

“She me.” A voice said beside him and all he saw was smoke.

Twilight giggles nervously. “Meet Arcane’s surprise. Celestia’s mother, Terra and by a shock to me and still having some doubts, future mate.” She said glaring to Terra as she morphed into her mare alicorn form.

Terra waves. “Hi! Terra here, shapeshifter since I am the planet itself. Can become anything on the planet. Look, diamond dog.” She said before changing into a diamond dog. “Uhg, diamond dog, uhg.” She said before changing into a griffon and standing straight like a suit of armor. “Griffon, do I still look like a statue enough?”

“Hey!” Blazer yells across the dining room table.

Terra looks over and smiles. “Sorry kid, kinda focused on Arcane here. Forgot you were there.”

“Can you turn yourself into something that is filled with holes?” Blitz asks cocking a gun.

“Oh, changeling.” Terra said before morphing herself one. “Lookie. Buzz, buzz.” She said humorously before turning herself into a bigger version. “Queenie. Buzz, buzz.” She said to which she received some very angry hisses from above. “Sorry.” She called above her. “Disrespectful, I know.” She said changing back into a mare again.

Blitz is looking at Twilight who is snickering.

Twilight shrugs and still snickers. “Sorry, she is very funny and she is the package deal to which Celestia gave us and her father said to give to the next male alicorn. Her mother was placed into that as well. But I still find the future mate thing questionable.” She said glaring slightly at Terra who was smiling and playing with Arcane’s hooves.

“Who’s a good alicorn? Who’s a good alicorn?” Terra asks playing with Arcane who was laughing at her and trying to hug her.

“So she is a cradle robber.” Blitz says.

Terra suddenly appears near him as another Terra keeps playing with Arcane. “Not really a stallion. I just take care of the future king. That’s what my husband wanted. The whole future mate thing, it’s kinda both of our decisions. Sorry, but look at it this way, if he can’t find the right one, he’s got one to fall back too. And I can become a hot mare.” She said wiggling her eyebrows at him. “Though not to you. This whole thing is meant for him and his big self soon.” She said pointing to Arcane now riding the other Terra around.

“Yeah, you’re going to remarry into my family?” Blitz whispers into her ear.

“Maybe.” She whispered into his other ear as another Terra appeared right beside him and the one on the other side smirks at him.

“You did take care of my son, right?” Blitz whispers threatenly.

Both Terras turn him around away from the table and leans close to his ears. “Of course.” One whispered. “We would never…” The other whispered. “Hurt our future king.” They both whispered. “Doing so…” One whispered again. “Can hurt our chances with him.” The other whispered. “And all of us don’t want that.” They both whispered.

“He will decide later.” Blitz says.

Both Terras giggled before moving away to Arcane. “Thank you dearie.” They both said with a flick of their waving tails.

“Please go so we can meet the guests.” Blitz says.

The Terra who was playing with Arcane smiles and walks over and the other two suddenly collide into her and came together as she walks to Twilight. “Bye dearie.” She said taking Arcane off her back and giving her to Twilight as she ruffles his mane for a bit and looks to Twilight. “Never stop being yourself.” She said before morphing into smoke and flies off into the cracks of the room.

“The scariest thing is I am unfazed by that.” Blitz says.

Twilight sighs as she pets Arcane and he yawns. “Well, at least he’s got a good life. Also came with the package is a jade scepter with an almorian crystal. No idea what that is for.”

“Focus for magic I would guess. So you want to tuck him in and sing or you want Sonata to?” Blitz asks.

Twilight smiles. “Have Dusk do it. I need to meet these guests of ours since I am unofficially as of now an ambassador of this planet.”

“Gotcha. You up for that my loveable siren?” Blitz asks.

Dusk blushes. “Um…sure. Just let me finish eating.” She said going back to her pancakes.

Blitz smirks at her as Twilight rocks Arcane. “Can’t believe all this is happening to Arcane so fast and Celestia has forgiven us for all the trouble she caused.”

“Shouldn’t we have to forgive her?” Blitz asks, taking off the rest of his armor.

Twilight smiles. “As long as one side is forgiving for me, I can accept it. Unless you are planning something else. Then it’s either the sun or the moon for you.”

‘Considering I now know they are my granddaughters…how are they going to take that I wonder?’ Blitz thinks.

Twilight sighs. “At least this whole trivial thing is over. By the way, Terra has something to ask you in the meeting room. It’s been running in the back of her mind since she saw you and Arcane.”

Blitz nods and puts his armor onto the table and grabs himself a tall glass of something. “Sure, I’ll see what she’s got, but make sure you’re there.” He said taking a drink and heading out.

Twilight smirks. “Okay, I’ll try to tuck him in quickly and hurry up. By the way, that’s changeling slime.” To which she received a lot of spitting outside and she snickers. “Kidding, it’s just orange juice.”

Blitz peeks his head around the corner of the door. “You’re an evil queen.”

Twilight smiles and shows her green eyes. “By what gave that away?”

Blitz slinks away. “Ready.” Dusk says putting her fork down.

Twilight smiles and leads her away to Arcane’s room. “Singing time Dusk.”