Fly to the Stars and Back (Redone)

Spike stared blankly ahead at the dinner table until he hears hoofsteps in the distance, but rather loud ones nearby since he was near the door. “Spike?” He faintly hears.

Apple Bloom stared up at the large dragon sitting still while Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo came up behind her. “Spike?” Scootaloo asks.

Spike still stayed still as they came up and sat on the other end of the table and in his view. “Can you say something?” Sweetie Belle asks.

Spike didn’t move. “I can’t let you go back.” He finally said.

They all looked shocked at that. “What the heck are you talking about?” Apple Bloom asks.

Spike sighs and finally looks at them. “I can’t let you get hurt again. You could have died if it wasn’t for Sweetie Belle’s bad shield spell, the blast could have killed you. You can’t go back.”

They all frown at him. “We are not leaving.” They all said.

Spike blinks and glares at them. “Yes you are. Blitz can’t risk another event like that. Once we reach Equestria, you are staying.”

They all glare at him. “Spike the dragon, don’t bother trying to change our minds. You know how our sisters are. We are not leaving you, even after this, not one shred of this is making us leave. We have been through too much together and we are certainly not going to back down from this now.” Apple Bloom said while tapping her hoof on the table at times.

Spike slams his talons on the table and makes it crack a little. “I am leaving you on the planet where you are safe.”

“And you won’t survive with just Slender by you!” Scootaloo yells as she gets up.

Spike huffs some smoke. “I can work with it.”

Sweetie Belle frowns. “No you can’t. Because if we get hurt at home, you will still blame yourself and go off the deep end again.”

Spike growls and gets up and walks away. “I can’t listen to this. You are staying on the planet and that is final.”

“No!” They all yell as they rush after him and stops in front of him and make him stop. “You stupid drake!” Apple Bloom yelled and made Spike actually stop for a bit. “We are not leaving you after something like this. And what about Slender? What if she gets hurt? Face it Spike, you can’t just push us to the side so you can take the blow. It won’t work.”

Spike gains a frown on his face and looks away. “Plus, we had this same type of danger when the Darkline was still on its first voyage and did we stay on the planet, no. We wanted to be with you and help you.” Scootaloo said.

Spike looks back at them slightly. “And even then, with all the laser fire and close calls to where we were, we still helped you out. Cause not only are we doing our work for you, we are doing it for everyone who follows your orders so they can come home too. Slender got us to help keep you under control. But I think she meant more.” Sweetie Belle said.

Apple Bloom sighs and her tone gets softer. “She knew she wasn’t enough for you. You are still young like us and at other times, you act like Blitz himself when he’s protecting the whole family. She not only wanted to keep you under control, but also because you would have more of a reason to keep going. If she gets hurt, she can handle it because she’s part spirit. When we get hurt, you up the game and make sure it doesn’t happen again.” She said, now making Spike look to them fully.

Spike presses his scaled lips together. “What are you three saying?” He asks almost quietly.

The three look up to him. “We love you Spike.” They said before rushing him and hugging him as Spike stared at them before wrapping his arms around them.

“I’m sorry girls. I’m sorry for how I was acting.” Spike said quietly.

Scootaloo chuckles. “Yeah, you have a bit of Blitz and our sisters in you. It was bound to happen.”

Apple Bloom smiles and looks up at him. “We aren’t leaving you Spike. Not now, not ever. You don’t have to keep protecting us. We can handle some things on our own and you can do what you do best. And that’s making sure others don’t fall into danger.”

Sweetie Belle giggles. “Besides, you have been a little lost lately even before this part of the war. We saw and knew we had to find a way to get to you. Guess now is as good a time as ever.”

Spike stares at them for a few moments before smiling. “Friends?” He asks, holding out his talon to them.

They all smile and put their hooves on his talon. “Marefriends.” They said together before they suddenly couldn’t let go of each other and a bright magic circle appeared on their hooves and spread around them before they were covered by a magical aura.

Spike watched in shock as he was blinded by the brightness of the magical aura before he hears that familiar snap from when Twilight does magic of this nature and sees the light die down and leaves the three fillies looking nothing different except… “Girls. Your…” Spike tried to say and pointed to their flanks.

The three groan and look confused more than anything before hearing what he said and looks to where he was pointing and gasps at the sight. For on each of their flanks was a cutie mark that was almost identical with a shield and different emblems on top of each filly. Sweetie Belle was almost ready to cheer at the sight of hers which had the shield and star with a music note on top. Apple Bloom is in the same boat as she had hers with an apple and a heart logo on top. Scootaloo smiles brightly with hers being a wing with a lightning bolt on top. In the end, they all took a deep breath and…

“Oh dear.” Spike said and covered his ears.

“WE GOT OUR CUTIE MARKS!” They all yell and make some plates smash out of their cupboards and some vases to shatter.

Spike groans as he tries to get the ringing out of his ears. “Wow, still good lungs.” He said to himself as he cleans out his ears.

The three happily look to their flanks and smile as they notice it was almost alike to one another. “It’s almost the same.” Apple Bloom said.

“Yes! Now we aren’t leaving each other in a long time.” Scootaloo cheered.

Sweetie Belle smiles and hugs Spike. “And it’s all thanks to this big lug. Can’t believe we finally figured it out.”

The other quickly hugs him and Spike tries to regain his balance. “Yeah and it was helping others find their true way.” Scootaloo then stops. “Wait, we helped out Diamond Tiara.”

Apple Bloom blinks. “Oh yeah, her. We had her find her true meaning behind her cutie mark as well. So then why now?”

Spike groans as he regains his balance. “Maybe because there are some cutie marks with double meanings?”

They all look up to him before smiling and hugging him tightly again. Spike tries to chuckle and wraps his arms around them. “Alright. Love you too girls. But now we have another reason to head back.”

They look to each other in confusion before gasping. “Our cute-ceañera.” They said.

Spike smiles. “Yeah, now the ship still needs time and we all need rest. We can tell everyone tomorrow since it’s night at home. Get some sleep and hope I can at least go down more in size.” He said looking around and checking his eye level height for an estimate.

The three look to each other and giggle to each other before letting go of him. “Alright, get your scaly butt in gear and go to bed mister.” Apple Bloom ordered while standing proudly and pointing the way.

Spike chuckles. “I swear I am looking at Applejack for a moment.” He said walking past them.

Blitz snores a bit at his desk before hearing some beeping. “Shut up.” He mumbles before opening his eyes and sees its Twilight calling. He goes wide eyed and fixes himself up a little before answering. “Twi?”

Twilight smiles and waves. “Hey Blitz. I just wanted to tell you that our egg hatched.” She said before holding up a bundle which held a dark purple unicorn filly with a two tone mane with one blue and the other red.

Blitz smiles. “Got a name yet?”

Twilight hums. “I’m leaning towards Aether Force. So this little one here can be like brother and sister all the way. I doubt she will live as long as Arcane, but they will live a great life.”

Blitz smiles greatly as he relaxes. “Good. And how’s Fluttershy’s little colt?”

Twilight sighs. “He’s doing well. Drinking well enough that the doctors let them go. She’s showing him around town right now.”

Blitz chuckles. “Yeah, I would give the foals a ride if it meant fun for them. How about a name for the colt? Did she come up with one?”

Twilight nods. “Yep, it’s Clemente Ruso. Fluttershy actually dug through all the books on vampires to find a name for him that would work. So there it is.”

Blitz smiles. “Good. I don’t want her stressing out over a name after giving birth. So…anything else I should know about?”

Twilight shakes her head. “No, nothing really. What about you?”

Blitz hums. “If I said that, I would have to kill you.” He jokes.

Twilight rolls her eyes. “Blitz.”

Blitz laughs a little. “Well some of the things I’m doing, I have to keep hidden since this is a public line. However, we did destroy a droid factory and got some of their ships as well and we are heading off for more or less the same thing. Trade going good down there?”

Twilight nods. “Yep. We now are trading away with the planets that are with us. Now we can have more transports and cargo ships while the other half of the materials will go to the war effort. That is a good rule of hoof to follow that most of the leaders agreed on. Seeing as we barely have anything to start off with so start off equal until something is needed. Also, some of them are reporting that they want more of Apple family’s apples.” She said grinning.

Blitz laughs. “Yeah, expected that.” He said before calming down and then sighs. “I got news. Spike and the fillies are coming back home.”

Twilight became wide eyed at that. “Wait, the war just started. Why now?”

Blitz frowns as he shakes his head. “Spike went off Twilight. Now we finally know what happens if he does lose it and I have to say, I’m afraid of what might happen if I was on the receiving end. He took out an entire fleet with ours that was under attack and even hacked the republic ships to join in that fight. If he can do that in a short amount of time on top of taking out the enemy fleet, who knows what he is capable of when he’s under control. Still, the fillies also got hurt and that set him off. So I sent them home. They should be arriving any hour today. Go easy on them because they might still be feeling the effects of it.”

Twilight nods. “Alright, I’ll try. And I’ll tell the others to calmly do this whole scolding session too. I really hope they aren’t too hurt.”

Blitz shakes his head. “Nah, the fillies got a minor concussion, but otherwise alright. As for Spike, he may be stuck for a while in a larger body. I don’t know, dragon instinct maybe. He also may be out of the loop and in his own thoughts. Probably going over what to do. He’s a smart brother, but he’s still learning. I think that’s all for now. If you see them, give them a warm welcome. They’ll need it.”

Twilight nods sadly. “Okay, I just hope that Spike…huh?” She asks herself looking off to the side.

Blitz leans forward. “What is it?”

Twilight looks confused. “It’s a call. From Spike.” She said before answering and they can see he joined in the video call and had the cmc right at the bottom of the screen.

“Hey guys.” Spike tries to say as Blitz notices he is almost hitting the highest height a teenage dragon can go to.

Twilight now looks worried. “Spike? Is everything okay?”

Spike tries to smile. “Yeah. Girls?” He asks and the cmc came up and brought in three more lines to the call.

They waited until the calls were answered and they either hear a yawn or some grumbling. “What’s going on?” Rainbow asks, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes and making sure the twins were still tucked in.

Applejack crosses her hooves as Blazer and Surgere play in the background. “Yeah, this seems a bit early. Spike hurt you?” She asks.

Rarity was cleaning Liberum’s face as they were eating breakfast. “Yes dear sister. Did anything happen?”

The cmc looked nervous. “Well…” Scootaloo started before Apple Bloom took over.

“We got under attack and tried to escape the fight and instead got blasted away by an explosion and Spike grew big again and took them all out and Blitz told him that we had to go home so here we are.” Apple Bloom quickly said.

The three sisters all stopped and stared wide eyed as Spike chuckles nervously in the background. “Only a minor concussion at the end of it.” He offered.

Sweetie Belle then smiled. “And we got bigger news.”

The sisters were now frowning. “What?” They ask rather angrily.

They showed their flanks and cutie marks to the screen. “We got our cutie marks!” They cheered and everyone could have sworn they heard a pin drop.

“Don’t look at me.” Spike said, hiding a box of pins behind him.

Twilight smiles greatly at that as they can all see it was almost the same cutie mark. “Congratulations girls.”

“Alright! My little sister is all grown up.” Applejack cried and sniffs.

Rarity sniffs and dabs away the tears with her handkerchief. “I’m so proud of you Sweetie Belle.”

Rainbow was about to cheer before realizing the twins were still asleep and smiles. “Great job squirt.”

Blitz smirks. “Wow Rainbow. One of the only times you were containing your excitement.”

Rainbow blushes and frowns to him. “Shut up.”

Blitz only chuckles as the cmc smiles. “And it’s all thanks to the block head over there.” Apple Bloom said pointing to Spike.

Applejack was confused. “How did he help?”

Scootaloo sighs. “He made us realize what the cutie marks mean and what we were supposed to do. And that will help others out when they are lost. Spike had gotten lost along the way to the war and up to now. We got him back on the right track in the end and…” She stops as she blushes.

Rainbow raises an eyebrow questionably. “And?”

Sweetie Belle giggles nervously. “We told Spike we love him.”

They heard a slapping sound and looked to see Twilight facehoofing. “Great. Now he’s going to stay big for a long time.”

They were all confused as Spike brought himself in close to the screen. “What do you mean Twi?”

Twilight sighs. “Spike, your mind considers those three and possibly Slender as your mates. Your body will now have to accommodate them and grow to protect them. A rule of hoof is that dragons are as long as their horad. Easy protection for any sneakers and stealers on the edge. As for them, you’re going past that height and build of those dragons you met when you went out alone. Just a little bit so I suggest coming up with something to help yourself get used to life as a bigger dragon.”

Spike blinks. “Cool. But yeah, I’ll try Twi.” He said before pulling his head away.

Blitz sighs. “So what does one do when getting their cutie marks?”

“A cute-ceañera.” Pinkie said, suddenly coming on the call. “I’ll prepare for it the moment you land and invite everypony. Sorry you can’t join Blitz.”

Blitz waves her off. “It’s fine Pinkie. Make sure they enjoy their party. I always want to see my family smile and be happy. And that’s an order.” He jokes.

The cmc salutes playfully. “Yes sir.” They said before descending into giggles.

Blitz chuckles. “Wrong hoof, but good enough. And Spike, stay with them. Have fun. You need it after working this much and not taking a break. Yes, I noticed.”

Spike sighs. “Sure Blitz.”

Blitz smiles and looks through everyone on call. “Is that all?” He asks and gets no other response. “Great. I got nothing else without divulging secret information so that should be it.”

“Tek, get off that.” They hear and see another caller come up and see Minerva trying to hold Tek. “Sorry guys. He’s getting into the systems now. It’s like he has a wireless router in his head.” She said as he just stares at them or rather the system.

Blitz chuckles. “It’s fine Minerva. Just make sure he doesn’t overload on info and…huh, so that’s what he meant by no school.”

Minerva looks over to Tek and smiles. “Yes, I doubt he can since he’s a living computer.”

Blitz taps his chin. “What’s that weird fact about the brain?” He asks himself.

Minerva keeps watching Tek before going wide eyed a little. “Tek, no.” She said swiping her hoof across the screen and nothing happens to what they can see.

Blitz hums. “It’s on the tip of my short term memory somewhere.” He kept musing to himself.

Minerva struggles to keep up with Tek. “Dang it Tek. Stop that.” Minerva said possibly counter working with him.

Spike scratches his head. “Why do I have a bad feeling about this in some way?”

Tek finally laughs and leans against the console. “Tek, wait! Not there!” Minerva scolds. “He’s in the Deep Web!”

Blitz hits his head in realization. “Oh yeah, brains are like quantum computers!” He then stops. “Jam Tek from the console!”

Spike goes wide eyed and pushes the fillies out of the way so he takes most of the view. “Minerva, give what you are seeing and the only place on the web for quantum computing is the Marianas Web. He has to stop.”

A screen came on and they saw thousands and millions of code running by the screen. “Jam him!” Blitz yells.

Minerva looks afraid at them. “I can’t.”

Spike curses under breath. “He has the info on what he needs to get through and that includes anti-jammers. We can’t stop him.” He said before they start to see many other screens being placed over the already placed screen. “He’s in the war zone. Final level before the end.”

They all watched as Minerva was just able to hold Tek as he just smiles and kept staring at the screen before they ended up on just nothing and the screen became blank except for a single blinking box. Soon Tek blinks and an equation appears that soon went through the calculations. “The Primarch System Equation.” Spike groans as he covers his face. “He’s going for it.”

Blitz frowns. “And what’s at the end?”

Spike sighs as they watch the screen go through the equation. “Rumor has it that at the lowest level of the web, there is either: nothing, the first ever files of the web, or the most powerful AI ever conjured and built from the information being placed on the web ever since it was created. The equation is the only way to get in and no one knows how to work it and you need quantum processor speed to handle all the data. Tek was a paradox waiting to happen. By now, he’s smarter than he is, but all of it is just information. Fact of the matter is, he’s still a child, just with a bunch of files on everything in his head and doesn’t know how to process it except by what other documents are stating. Now, we may find out as Tek will be the first ever to reach this level.” Spike finished just as the data ends in an equal sign.

They watch as Tek leans up and a zero is placed before it is all blank again. They waited and waited as a blinking box was left before it slowly moved. ‘Hello.’ It typed.

“Son.” Blitz says.

Tek looks to Blitz and smiles and waves and laughs.

“Your mom is worried about you. Time to go back to your body.” Blitz says.

Tek tilts his head before laughing and clapping his hooves as they see everything on the screen go in reverse of what they saw before it still ended up on the ‘Hello.’

“Answer it.” Spike said. “It’s only right as this AI made its first contact other than itself.”

Minerva frowned before sighing as she types in hello as well.

‘Hello.’

Spike sighs in relief. “It’s like a new AI. Thank goodness. But this is the most dangerous. It has access to anything connected. We have to tread carefully.”

Blitz gained control and moved the typing screen to his side. “Okay then.” ‘What are you?’ He types.

‘Everything.’

Blitz frowns. ‘Define everything.’

‘Everything.’

Blitz rubs his face before looking to Tek. “Like a newborn.” ‘What’s your name?’

‘We are one.’

Blitz hoofpalms. “Right, computer systems.” ‘Would you like a better understandable name?’

They waited as the box kept blinking before ‘Yes.’

Blitz sighs in relief. “What should we name this one?”

“Eve.” Tek suddenly cheers at some shock of the others.

Blitz blinks at him before typing it in. ‘How about Eve?’

‘Eve.’

Blitz sighs in relief. ‘Yes, Eve.’

‘The name is suitable for your means.’

Minerva frowns a little. “All the information Minerva. We have no choice now.” Spike warns.

Minerva huffs. “Just make sure it won’t go far.”

‘The accessor.’

Tek cheers in Minerva’s hooves and reaches for the screen.

“Come on you. It’s nap time.” Minerva says getting up and carrying him away.

Twilight sighs. “So what do we do with the all powerful AI?”

Spike looks over the messages that were passed. “Luckily it hasn’t learned about watching us yet. Just tell it to give one of us easy access straight to here. A shortcut application. It would either be Blitz or Minerva’s consoles since you and her are the best ones to handle this. It is like a newborn foal.” He said rereading the messages.

“Twilight, prepare to use that spell you used on me!” Minerva calls.

Twilight jumps a little as Minerva’s call was still on and she didn’t notice it. “You got it Minerva. Just need a body.” She said, making sure Aether was still asleep.

“I ordered a few thinking we could put an AI in them to tend to the foals for us. We can assemble a foal one.” Minerva says.

Blitz chuckles. “Looks like you are getting a new foal Minerva.” He said before looking at the message screen and saw ‘Where?’

Blitz smiles and types. ‘Place a shortcut here on my console. We will bring you to us.’

Nothing happened on his console before some programs opened and then left just as quick as a blink of their eyes and an icon was left in its place. ‘Keep learning. We will see you soon. Bye.’

‘Bye.’ It said before under it was written that the connection had been lost.

Blitz sighs as he leans back in his seat. “Get some rest guys. I have a feeling we all need it after today.”

They all nod and start to end their calls and Blitz looks to the generic icon shortcut. “Soon kid. Soon.” He said before shutting the console off and going to bed.

It had been almost a month since the ambush at Mustafar and Grievous finally had rebuilt his fleet. In that time, the Alliance of the Republic and Citadel had launched a four pronged attack along the northern part of the southern separatists territory. Kinyen, Thyferra, Bestine, and Kooriva were under attack and Kinyen and then Arquata station fell to the republic. From the reports Grievous got, it was by the same fleet that tore his apart in their last battle. Now he knew it was no lucky move. This one was a dangerous opponent and that warrior said something that didn’t sit right with him for some reason.

Grievous growls softly. “Every single incident.” He told himself. “Even me. How could he have known unless he attacked?”

“Sir,you say something?” A droid asked.

Grievous huffs. “How much longer till destination?”

“We are waiting for the other twelve ship to finish inspecting and launching, sir.” The droid says.

“I will be in my quarters. Inform me when they are in formation.” Grievous says walking away to have some privacy to think. “But if he was the one that attacked me, why would he say it?” Grievous questioned.

Grievous hums. “Why would he even go back to so long ago?”

Grievous was walking to a ship when he heard a young voice. “Dad!”

Grievous sighs and stops and turns around. “You know I can’t stay son.”

“Can you at least teach me how to shoot when you come back.” Rael asks running up to him.

Grievous chuckles. “And that I will have to teach you how to hunt. Not just shooting.”

“Ok, I’ll be waiting for you dad.” Rael calls.

“Has it really been so long?” Grievous asks himself.

“General, the fleet is in formation. Where to?” the communctor says.

Grievous sighs. “To Bestine.” Grievous says before starting to make his way to the bridge.

“So Vice-admiral, how is the assault going on Harrin?” Blitz asks coming onto the bridge.

The vice-admiral smiles. “Well, we are making good progress. We are making large enough footholds to take over the system.”

“How is the jedi assault on Harrin itself?” Blitz says.

The vice-admiral sighs. “Now that is always troubling since we don’t overload the place with clones because we see them as almost fifty clones. So you can see the problem. You are welcome to help if you want.”

“I will divert Death Watch and Rael’s unit to it.” Blitz says.

Vice-admiral nods. “Of course. I’ll tell them the news.”

“This planet has only given us trouble. We have been assaulting it for a week now.” Blitz says.

Vice-admiral shrugs. “Guess a hugely named planet or capital would always be heavily protected.”

“They obviously fortified after hearing what we smashed through them to the last two systems.” Blitz says.

Vice-admiral nods. “Now what are you going to do?”

“Hum…have we made a dent in the shield protecting the capital of the planet yet?” Blitz asks.

The Vice-admiral shakes his head. “No. They still have it up and only have the men go through it.”

“I see. Ridley, have some of the men get a few asteroids about a mile long and attach an engine to one to start and order those assaulting the city to pull back five miles.” Blitz says.

Ridley looks up from his works. “Of course. Just tell me when to launch them.”

“We will start with one and see how the shield reacts.” Blitz says.

Ridley nods as he works on getting the soldiers moving.

“I don’t understand why he had us move back five miles.” Anakin says.

Ahsoka hums. “Maybe a weapon like the silencer. That thing does have a large area of effect.”

“Is he crazy? Something like that will vaporize the capital.” Anakin says before Rex runs up to them.

“Sir, we got something going for it.” Rex says.

They both look at him. “What is it?” Anakin asks.

Rex handed him some macrobinoculars and points into the sky.

Anakin looks a bit confused and looks up before slowly lowering it. “You have got to be kidding me.” He said in disbelief.

“What is it, master?” Ahsoka asks.

Anakin gives her the macrobinoculars. “Rock.” He said simply.

“Meteor.” Ahsoka says as it was shooting right for the shielded capital.

Anakin hums. “Is he always this crazy?”

“You’re just mad you didn’t think of this.” Ahsoka says.

Anakin frowns. “Yes.”

They watch as the meteor hits the shield, destroying the meteor and causing a shockwave.

Ahsoka closes her eyes to block out the first wave of dust. “Did it do it?”

They look to the shield as the dust cleared to see it still standing, but it flickers every so often. “Okay, now we just need another one.” Anakin said, noticing the flicker.

“Or we can start shooting our artillery again and bring it down without risk of the meteor going through and hitting the city.” Ahsoka says.

Anakin looks at her. “I just wanted to record it. Let’s get started.”

“Sure you did skyguy.” Ahsoka says.

Anakin gives her a slight glare. “Quiet Snips.”

Ahsoka just smirked as the tanks and a few zoids moved up and opened fire.

“Death Watch, how was the hunting for ships and taking Calus?” Blitz asks.

“We were able to find some hidden behind some debris and others just launching off. We were able to take them out if they were big ships or take them over if they were little ones.” A warrior said.

“I see. Good work. Send the ships to these coordinates. The jedi on the ground need some warriors to handle a few more droids.” Blitz says.

The warrior nods. “Of course sir.” He said before cutting the line.

Blitz sighs and goes up to the map. “So how far are they getting?”

“The shield is down and the droids were not in position for a real defencive battle. They obviously weren’t prepared to lose their shield so fast.” Jern says.

Blitz chuckles. “Well who the heck used an asteroid to take down a hard earned shield in their lifetime?”

“Not for centuries at least.” Ridley says.

“Well Mandalorians don’t usually play fair.” Blitz says.

“That’s a given with how you operate.” The Vice-admiral said.

“Now get me Rael.” Blitz says.

Ridley raises an eyebrow. “The one who’s been nonstop training since we met that wheezing general?”

“Get him on the coms.” Blitz orders.

Ridley sighs and calls him up. “Rael, you are needed on the bridge.”

Within ten minutes, Rael enters the bridge. “You called, chief?” He asks.

“Yes, get your unit together. I am sending you to hunt in the mountains of this planet.” Blitz says.

Rael nods. “Of course sir.” He said before walking off.

“Be warned, the populace and droids there are doing guerrilla warfare. Take precautions.” Blitz says.

“Noted.” Rael said over his shoulder.

“Get me Admiral Yularen.” Blitz says.

Ridley contacts the number. “Here you go.” He said as the admiral came onto the holodeck.

“Admiral, I got a report not long ago that you’re part of the fleet finished up with the Moorja.” Blitz says.

Yularen nods. “Yes, we have taken over the planet. What is the nature of this contact?”

“Just confirming the report. We are still on Harrin. Rendezvous with us here. The other third of our fleet is already on their way here.” Blitz says.

Yularen nods. “Of course. Just need to change our course.”

“Look forward to seeing you soon Admiral.” Blitz says before the admiral cuts the line.

“Anakin, the council would like a status update. Have you taken Kinyen yet?” Obi-wan asks, finally getting in contact with his former padawan.

Anakin sighs. “Well, we have control of it now along with the rest of the Three-Besh sector. Now we are about to take over Harrin to finish this sector.”

“You are where?” Obi-wan asks in surprise.

Anakin smirks. “Harrin, we are currently taking the capital.”

“Anakin, your fleet is way ahead of schedule. None of the others have captured their first sector for the campaign.” Obi-wan says.

Anakin chuckles. “Well they didn’t have the mandalorians on their fleet.”

“You’re going to have to hold your position. The plan is for all fleets to converge on Yag’Dhul together and then move on from there.” Obi-wan says.

Anakin looks around for a bit. “I don’t think these guys are going to wait.”

“This operation was proposed by the alliance. I think they will.” Obi-wan says.

Anakin sighs. “All right. I’ll see to it that they wait.”

“Thank you Anakin.” Obi-wan says.

“Master, the capital is surrendering.” Ahsoka says walking up.

Anakin smirks. “Yeah, tell them it’s too late.”

“I mean they have raised the white flag and are disarming.” Ahsoka says.

Anakin shakes his head and looks at her. “I was talking to Obi-wan. He said to wait for reinforcements.”

“So you finally had to report in?” Ahsoka jokes.

Anakin sighs. “Yes.”

“So how far ahead of the others are we?” Ahsoka asks.

Anakin smirks. “They haven’t made it past the first planet.”

“Whoa, that much resistance from the start?” Ahsoka asks.

Anakin shrugs.. “No idea. Maybe they are trying to still gain the capital after all this time.”

Ahsoka was about to say something when her master’s communicator starts going off.

“Anakin, this is Blitz.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs. “Yes, what is it?”

“How goes the capture of the capital?” Blitz asks.

Anakin smiles. “They are surrendering.”

“Good, so how did I like my move earlier?” Blitz asks.

Anakin grumbles as Ahsoka leans over. “He’s jealous.” She said.

“Well onto other matters. Grievous has shown up and is giving your master a hard time at Bestine. After you finish mopping things up, I want you to take three ships, Death watch and clan Rodarch with you to aid him after the fleet converges and they rest for 36 hours.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs. “Alright. I’ll see what we can do.”

“Also, we only used one of the asteroids we jury rigged into missiles. Take the rest with you and see how Grievous likes that.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles as Anakin’s expression. “He will Blitz.”

“As for you Ahsoka, we and three ships will be heading for Thyferra to aid master Plo Koon.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Akright. When do you leave?”

“We will leave when your master does. Oh and Anakin, I am going to send Rael with you. He will follow your orders and will be a great deal of use to you fighting his father.” Blitz says.

Anakin slightly frowns. “He better.”

“Very well. I will see you both soon up here.” Blitz says as a gunship lands beside Anakin and Ahsoka.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “Wow, good timing.”

“General, how did you like the capital? Get any souvenirs?” The pilot jokes.

Anakin rolls his eyes. “Quiet.” He said getting on.

“What about you commander?” The pilot asks.

“I took one of their flags, snake eyes.” Ahsoka says to the clone before they board.

A clone chuckles. “No toys or jewels?”

“None that looked nice.” Ahsoka jokes.

After six more days, the two reinforcement parties were about ready to go. “Alright Vice-admiral, I assume you will take good care of the men? I assigned you to go aid Jedi master Luminara after we are gone.” Blitz asks the vice-admiral alone in his office.

The Vice-admiral nods. “Yes I will. If I don’t have anyone, how will I take care of this operation. Myself with all ships?” He jokes.

“Two ships. We have to leave at least seven ships guarding the planet. Also, keep an eye on lieutenant Saw. He is a good field commander.” Blitz says.

The Vice-admiral nods. “I’ll try and keep him going.”

“Very good. You are dismissed and I must head out.” Blitz says getting up and putting his helmet on.

Jern salutes before walking out with Blitz not far behind. Blitz walks to the Mandalorian destroyer, the Crusader, and finds Ahsoka on the bridge. “Ready to go?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka smiles. “Yeah. You do have everyone right?”

“Captain, all present and accounted for?” Blitz asks as a new shiny clone trooper rank in.

The captain nods. “Yes sir. We are a go.”

“Good.” Blitz says as the shiny saluted him and Ahsoka.

“Sir, CT-10257 reporting.” The shiny says.

“Good to see you made it Hawkeye.” Another clone says.

Hawkeye looks over to him. “Nothing can bring me down.”

“Right. Hawkeye? Judging from your armor, are you a scout trooper correct?” Blitz asks.

Hawkeye nods. “Yes sir.”

“Good, then you will stay with me and commander Tano for the coming battle.” Blitz says.

Hawkeye nods. “Yes sir.”

“Good. Captain take us out.” Blitz orders.

The captain nods. “Of course sir.”

“Wee.” Pinkie calls as she and Luna play with the foals.

Twilight smiles as she holds Aether and watches most of the mares playing around with Terran giving some foals a ride. “What did we do to deserve this?”

Celestia meanwhile was having a staring contest with Arcane.

Twilight giggles as she watches Celestia starting to sweat and Arcane just smiling. “Blow some air Arcane. Your mane is getting in the way.” She calls smirking.

Arcane didn’t move before he booped Celestia’s nose.

Celestia giggles and tried not to blink, but another boop made her blink. “Cheater.” She accuses and points a hoof at him.

“I never said we couldn’t touch each other.” Arcane says.

Celestia playfully growls before grabbing him and hugging him. “You silly foal.” She said nuzzling him. Arcane laughs before raspberrying her. Celestia giggles and raspberries him back and soon it became a game of who could do it better. Before Celestia out did him and Arcane just laughed.

Twilight sighs in relief as she sees her having fun with him. “At least she’s happy and I am happy with you my little Aether.” Twilight says.

Aether coos in her hooves and reaches for her. Twilight smiles and touches her hoof to Aether’s hooves. Aether coos and grabs her hoof and nuzzles it.

“You are my little filly.” Twilight says as Fluttershy combs her colt’s mane.

Fluttershy sighs as she nuzzles the colt and he paws away at the ring on her collar. “Oh, so cute.”

Twilight smiles and uses her magic to send a rattle to Fluttershy.

Fluttershy giggles and takes it before giving it to Clemente who laughs and holds it before shaking it wildly.

Fluttershy smiles as she watches him play with it. “Oh, who’s a cute little colt?” She asks, nuzzling his nose and making him laugh.

Twilight smiles as she feels a warm feeling behind her. “A great family, aren’t they?” Terra asks behind her.

Twilight nods and looks at her. “Yes it is. How does it feel to have a family again with your foals with mine?”

Terra smirks as she leans in. “Amazing. It feels like I just gave birth and let my foals run free. Though I wonder how a stallion like Blitz feels?”

Twilight grins. “Oh, he’s bursting with pride all the time whenever he talks about his foals…when he can.” She said as an afterthought knowing he can’t tell much.

Terra raises an eyebrow. “Wonder what he’s feeling now?”

“So ready to meet your friend again?” Blitz asks Ahsoka as he tries to forget the twitch in his ear.

Ahsoka nods. “Yep. Would be great to see how much he’s changed.”

“Looks like they have the space secure. Must be the ground battle giving them trouble.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “A battle won’t stop him outright.”

“They must be heavily entrenched or they are in hiding.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka shrugs. “Well, do you want to help up close or from afar?”

“The terrain will be difficult for the armor. The planet mainly consists of forests, tropical jungles, mountains, and cave networks.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka hums. “So up close and personal help?”

“Yes, this also explains the delay from his forces.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka looks at him. “So…what have you got planned?”

“Don’t look at me. We are the relief for Plo Koon as he is in charge here.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “You hate not being in command for something like this?”

“No, Plo Koon is capable, but this environment gives any armored division a hard time. So ours and the second zoid division will be staying on the ships for this while we deploy many of our jets.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka hits his armor. “Like you having trouble moving?”

“Me nah. Communications officer, have we got in contact with the Jedi master yet?” Blitz asks.

The officer nods. “Yes sir. He can be contacted on your orders.”

“Very good. Get us a line.” Blitz says.

The officer nods and brings it online. “You are connected.”

“Jedi master Plo Koon?” Blitz asks.

“Yes? Who is this?” Plo Koon asks.

“This is General Blitzkrieg. I am here with Commander Tano and three ships to reinforce you.” Blitz says.

“Good. We could use it right now.” Plo Koon said.

“Let me guess, the droids and the native that sided with the Separatists have fanned out and decided to fight a guerilla campaign?” Blitz asks.

“That is correct. How long until you can get here?” Plo Koon asks.

“Give us your exact coordinates and we will be there within a hour.” Blitz says

“Of course. Now hurry up.” Plo Koon said before cutting the line.

“He didn’t even notice I said your name.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Oh he did. He’s probably busy as of right now.”

“Alright. Hawkeye, with us. Captain, inform all armor and zoids division they are on standby and all troopers and commandos going down to the planet to equip jungle gear.” Blitz says as they exit the room.

The captain smiles. “Yes sir.”

As they landed, Plo Koon met them personally.

“General.” Blitz greeted.

Plo Koon bows slightly. “Commander. I trust you didn’t receive resistance?”

“Nothing but a little atmosphere turbulence master.” Ahsoka says.

Plo Koon nods. “Good. Then the troops took out some fighters in that direction. Now then, let’s deal with what comes right at us.” He said turning around and walking away.

“I think he is ignoring me.” Blitz says as they follow.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Yeah, he wants to get the job done before talking personally.”

“That or he is turned off by me.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smirks. “Maybe because I am here.”

“Or that I can be considered a sith.” Blitz says as their soldiers got out of their gunships and transports.

Ahsoka smiles. “Oh right. Forgot about that part of you.”

“Yeah, my good looks distract you too much.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka hits his side. “Shut up. It’s usually the other way around.”

“I guess we distract each other.” Blitz jokes.

Ahsoka chuckles. “Yeah, you can’t stay away from my looks. I talked to your wives and they told me most of your likes and dislikes.”

“We best get the commandos and the mandalorian clans to start hunting.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Too bad Terran isn’t here. He would love it.”

“I know. If I knew this was going to happen I would have brought him to hunt.” Blitz says.

Dooku was sitting at his desk when the lights suddenly dimmed and he felt a presence and immediately bowed as a transmission came in.

“Lord Tyrannus.” Sidious says.

“Master.” Dooku said as he kept bowing.

“There has been a disturbance in the force. The alliance that has entered the war. This has thrown everything into disarray.” Sidious says.

Dooku nods as he kept bowing. “What shall you have me do master?”

“The one who has done the most is Mandalorian general Blitzkrieg or as we know him better, Southern Cross. He has brought to bear weapons that I have confirmed were lost during the time of the second war against the sith empire and recently has deployed ships that can fire into hyperspace.” Sidious says, reminding Dooku of his conversation with Grievous over that.

Dooku sighs. “He is a threat that must be eliminated.”

“For more than one reason. You see, I have discovered he is force sensitive and was trained by the holocron of legendary Darth Imperius.” Sidious says really getting Dooku’s attention and making him raise his head.

Dooku frowns heavily. “Now this is a threat that must not pass into the light again.”

“Exactly, he is a rival now and must be eliminated. Send your dark acolytes to find and kill him.” Sidious orders.

Dooku nods and bows his head. “Of course. At once master.”

Sidious says nothing as the transmission cuts off. “Trained by Darth Imperius’ holocron? How interesting.” Dooku says, starting to come up with a plot.

“Sir, we have returned. We cleared out five of the six tunnel networks you ordered us to.” A mandalorian says.

Blitz smiles. “Good. Keep at it and make sure you didn’t miss anything on the way back. Now, how’s the sixth?”

“That is just it. Sir, we have been to the sixth and found it full of civilians taking cover.” The mandalorian says.

“I see. General, what should we do with them?” Blitz asks.

“Very good. Send them to the refugee camps we have set up for the time being.” Plo Koon says.

“At once sir.” The mandalorian said.

“So general, may we now talk?” Blitz asks, sitting down with Ahsoka not far away.

Plo Koon sighs. “What about?”

“You have tried avoiding addressing me ever since I arrived. At first I thought you were just ignoring me, but now I think you don’t know how to address the situation with me.” Blitz says.

“A commander, a mandalorian and of a different species. It’s not something you meet daily.” Plo Koon said.

“Don’t forget, I can also be considered Sith.” Blitz adds.

Plo Koon nods. “Yes and that troubles me.”

“Well my life hasn’t exactly been easy and as you jedi say, finding the holocron was the will of the force itself.” Blitz says.

Plo Koon hums. “Yes, I can see that happening. Though the strange thought of working with you when you are of this status is making it hard to endure to say the least.”

“You’re not the only ones enduring hardship. Quite a few mandalorians are also enduring because many have grudges against the jedi for unwarently killing many of our brethren.” Blitz says.

Plo Koon sighs. “And ours in return.”

“There is enough bad blood between us already. No use in making more.” Blitz says.

Plo Koon nods. “So let’s get them working together on a mission.”

“They are already.” Blitz says.

Plo Koon hums. “We do need to work out the whole plan. Now that you’re here, I have to rework it with your team in mind.”

“Well the mandalorians are trained for this environment and the pets we brought along allow us to track better than your clones. To them, this is another hunt.” Blitz says.

“Well then, better give them the first set of tracks.” Plo Koon said.

“Sector 17. Since it has been giving you so much trouble?” Blitz asks.

Plo Koon. “Let’s get started.”

“I will head out now.” Blitz says getting up and leaving Ahsoka with Plo Koon.

Ahsoka smiles. “He’s good, isn’t he?”

“He is very charismatic when he wants to be.” Plo says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “You’re ally hasn’t seen him when he’s angry then.”

“And you know what he is like then?” Plo asks.

Ahsoka looks at him. “Try spending time on his planet and you would be shocked.”

“I have no doubt.” Plo says.

“Alright men, the tally is in and Hawkeyes there scored twelve confirmed kills.” Blitz says before a toasting and soaking of Hawkeyes occurred.

Ahsoka smirks. “Really, you guys had a bet in the middle of a battle?”

“No, this is tradition in mandalorians.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “Then what are the bets like?”

“Despite what most people think the same with mandalorian. This is basically like when a pilot makes enough kills to be considered an ace. Think of this like his initiation into the mandalorians.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes. “Still don’t see the point. It’s like having a mark on paper to me.”

“Because we mandalorians are a family so we party with each other.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka hums. “I see. So what do you do when they are partying away and you are off to the side? Make sure they don’t get drunk and fly home on their own?”

“Actually, I wondered if you could ask master Plo to teach me a little more about the force.” Blitz says, smirking to her.

Ahsoka raises an eyebrow. “Oh, I am not enough for you or are you running away from my tough training?” She asks, smirking.

“No, we both know we have a lot to learn and this moment of peace, we have is a good opportunity to learn more.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “Fine. I’ll see about getting you transferred to a different school.” She jokes.

“You’re still the only Jedi I will ever call master and mean it.” Blitz whispers as he passes.

Ahsoka grins as she stares at him. “And he’s still the underdog in this relationship.” She said to herself.

Later, after speaking to master Plo. “Let me get this straight. You want me to teach both you and Blitzkrieg while we have a break from the fighting?” Plo asks.

“Please master, I had a heck of a time convincing him to train with you for even a short time.” Ahsoka says acting like Blitz asks as he himself seemed to be unhappy in a corner.

Plo seems to be raising an eyebrow. “I see. He wants to train by himself, does he?”

“No, more like he is stubborn and doesn’t like asking for help when it comes to training.” Ahsoka says.

Plo huffs. “I see. Well, we better get to training, don’t we?”

“Come on Blitz. Time to train.” Ahsoka says making Blitz huff, but follows.

A four days later, Ahsoka and Plo had just returned from scouting.

“I must admit Ahsoka. He is a good student when he wants to be.” Plo jokes when the two were alone.

Ahsoka sighs as she watches Blitz rest up against a table. “Yeah, though outward appearances are deceiving.”

“I will admit. I was wrong on my earlier judgement of him. He is not as dark as I had feared.” Plo says.

“Then you think the Jedi council from back then were right and Imperious did secretly follow the way of the light?” Ahsoka asks.

“If he did, he did it in his own way.” Plo says.

Ahsoka hums. “Master, what about family in the order?”

“Family? Well the Jedi do make a few exceptions as if a species is endangered from dying out and no matter what they may say, I have a feeling many of our members might have children of their own.” Plo says.

Ahsoka nods. “And those who want to have a family willingly…what’s the rule stopping them without any extinction string attached?”

“There is none. It was allowed in the era surrounding the last war against the sith empire, but since, then the code has been revised to outlaw it entirely.” Plo says.

Ahsoka sighs. “I see. Thank you for the information.”

“Is something bothering you Ahsoka?” Plo asks.

Ahsoka shakes her head. “No, none at all.”

“General.” A clone captain says entering the room.

Plo looks to the clone. “Yes? What is it?”

“Sir, one of our patrols were out scouting with the mandalorians and they captured someone we confirmed is a leader of the guerillas and a Separatist colonel.” The captain says.

Ahsoka looks to the clone now. “Take us to this leader.”

“As you wish, commander.” The captain says before leading the jedi away and let Blitz continue sleeping.

It was two weeks later when the allied forces started to ship out as the garrison for the planet flew in.

“Thanks to that Separatist talking, we finished this planet up quick and we took out the Separatists’ third fleet to boot.” Ahsoka says as she and Blitz enter the transport.

“True, this is a good day though Master Luminara has already gotten ahead of us and moved on to their next target.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka playfully hissed. “Ouch. We are getting beaten. Want to race her to the next planet on our list?”

“Why? We already won the race. Our fleet already took Harrin.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles and looks at him. “So what do we do now?”

“Master Plo’s fleet only has one more target on this hyperspace route and that is Tauber. Though fortunately, unlike Thyferra, we will be able to bring our armor and zoids to bear against them in a battle you are more used to.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods and keeps watching him. “Blitz, may I speak to you?”

“Alone?” Blitz asks motioning his head towards Snake eyes.

Ahsoka nods. “Yeah, it’s important.”

Blitz nods.

Later in a room, in private on the Crusader. “Let me guess. You talked to Plo about marriage?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka looked nervous. “Actually, the laws on it.”

“I know. Had my gear recording. But I don’t care.” Blitz says moving close to Ahsoka.

Ahsoka smiles. “So if I did leave, you would take me in without trouble?”

“Exactly.” Blitz says before kissing her.

Ahsoka smiles into the kiss as she holds onto him before pulling away slightly. “You know what would happen right?” She asks.

“Like I care what your council has ever thought of me.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka giggles. “Yeah, but they would probably send hunters.”

“I will send mandalorian and Terran. So how long have you been waiting for this?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka smiles. “A while. A long while.”

“One last time then back to work, deal, my wife?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka nods. “Yeah, but make it a good one.”

Blitz smirks and leans her back before kissing her and slipping his tongue in.

Ahsoka eeps at the sudden move, but retaliates with one of her and pushes him back. This duel went on for a few minutes before Blitz pulled away from a dazed Ahsoka. “Whoa.” She could only say.

“You think that was good. Imagine the feeling from having intercourse.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka blushed heavily. “Um…” She said embarrassed.

“Shh, it’s ok my wife.” Blitz says holding her until she calmed down.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes a bit as she just enjoyed being with Blitz. “Blitz?”

“Yes?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka smiles. “Never let me go?”

“Have I yet?” Blitz asks, cupping her cheek.

Ahsoka shakes her head. “No and I like it.”

“Good girl. Now come on, we best get back.” Blitz says.

“Ok and Blitz? You really should build your own lightsaber. It will help your connection to the force.” Ahsoka says.

“Alright.” Blitz says caving.

Ahsoka grins. “The girls were right. The mare always wins.”

“Except in bed. I am always on top in the end.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka hits his side. “Blitz.”

“Challenge accepted.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka chuckles. “We’ll see. Now what are we going to do next?”

“Go back out and act like everything’s normal.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka nods. “Sure. I can do that.” She said getting up and leaving.

“This war must end soon.” Blitz says getting up and following.

Ahsoka smiles and looks back to him. “What are you going to do once you are able to head back and catch a break?”

“More like head back, lead my clan and be a family man.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka rolls her eyes. “I assume you know what a family man is?”

“Do you know what it means to a mandalorian?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka sighs in relief. “Good. I was worried your vocabulary was short like last time we did a mission when we met. Woman’s room, really?”

“Not my fault you can’t speak Mando’a.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka playfully glares. “You wanted to take charge of translating. You even had the dictionary in your pocket.”

“I speak about fifteen languages and have the gist of three more.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka shakes her head. “Not that one when we met. You really freaked out a few girls in there.”

“And shot the one we were looking for in the leg. Told you he was a shapeshifter.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka sighs. “That’s after bumping into ‘her’.”

“Not as bad as what you did. You nearly cut him in two.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka smiles. “I stopped him.”

“Ok, enough games for now.” Blitz says smacking her rear lightly as he passed before going out the door.

“Blitz!” Ahsoka yells as she blushes.

“What, did something happen?” Blitz asks feigning innocence.

Ahsoka frowns as he smirks before running away again. “I’ll get you.” She said to herself.