80Christophisis.
Once a peaceful world, now ravaged by the torments of war. A major battle takes place the likes of which the planet has likely never seen before. An intense battle has sprung forth on the once peaceful planet between the Separatists and the Republic and it's touch and go between the two warring armies with so far none of them gaining any foothold over their opponents.
The droid army is massive, numerous, and deadly with a veritable and nearly unstoppable force of droids mixed with heavy units ranging from tanks, droidekas, B2 battle droids and the giant Octuptarra combat tri-droid walkers that can lay down heavy blaster shots from their three rotating gun mounts. On top of the Separatists having a massive army of droids in the streets with the B1 battle droids, the Republic clone army seems to be having quite the trouble in fighting back.
The Republic clone soldiers on Christophisis have the standard clone troopers with them with experienced officers such as Commander Cody and Captain Rex to lead them, but they also have two legendary jedi's there to help turn the tide when things look rough. Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are there to lead and help the troopers push back the droid army hounding them. That alone however would not be enough to hold back their enemies when it's their ace in the hole that's kept things at a veritable stalemate: The AV-7 Antivehicle artillery cannons. These giant machine are movable, only needs one tank gunner to fire, and can take out both tanks and groups of infantry droids in one hit. Their long range capabilities also allow them to keep the enemy well out of their range of fire to hit them.
Because of this, the droid army commander Whorm Loathsom was forced to pull his troops back before he lose everything to their cannons and devise a new strategy.
With the respite now given to everyone, injuries were being tended to, wounded and the dead moved, barricades being setup, ammo and weapon counts were being accounted for at the opportunity. Both jedi having played a significant role in the recent attack against them take a moment to breathe in relief before a transport shuttle flies overhead.
"Looks like help has arrived." Obi-wan says to his former padawan with A2-D2 the astromech droid rolling up to them and beeping excitedly. "Our cruiser must be back."
"Which means we'll be able to get our reinforcements." Anakin says as both jedi walk towards the landing shuttle with several clone troopers following them and many more around continue to do their jobs.
"Well then, it looks like our problems are solved; fresh troops, new supplies, and perhaps they've brought my new padawan with them." Obi-wan hopes.
"Do you think it's a good idea to bring a padawan learner into all this?" Anakin counters, the idea of a padawan no less irking the headstrong Jedi Master.
"I spoke to Master Yoda about it. You should put in a request for one. You'd make a good teacher." Obi-wan compliments his former student.
"Hahaha," Unfortunately he still isn't budging on the matter. "No, thanks."
"Anakin, teaching is a privilege, and it's part of a Jedi's responsibility to help train the next generation." Obi-wan tries to sway him.
"A padawan would just slow me down." He finishes saying as they stop in front of the transport shuttle. In front of them, a clone trooper gives the signal for the hatch to open. With slow movement, the main door of the craft opens up, revealing the occupant standing in front of the door, ready to disembark.
Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano, a togruta female, 14-years old calmly steps off the ramp towards the two Jedi Masters. "A youngling." Obi-wan comments on the age appearance of the person coming to them.
"And who are you supposed to be?" Anakin bluntly asks. R2 beeps excitedly at the new arrival
"I'm Ahsoka. Master Yoda sent me." She informs them while walking a little closer. "We were told to tell you both that you must get back to the Jedi Temple immediately. There's an emergency." She informs them. Anakin looks annoyed at the emergency that doesn't seem to be acknowledged at their current predicament right now while Obi-wan looks around like he's looking for someone else.
"Well, I don't know if you've noticed but we're—"
"Hold on a second Anakin." Obi-wan stops him from talking with a hand gesture before setting his sights back on the youngling in front of him. "You said 'we.' What do you mean? I didn't see anyone else disembark with you." He tell her. The choice of words she spoke indicates that she and someone else came to tell the two of them about the emergency at the temple but she was the only one to get off. Not even the pilot got off either.
"What?! Didn't see—" Ahsoka says in surprise and confusion before looking left then right before finally turning around. "Ughhh." She sulks for some reason before cupping her hands over her mouth. "Mat! Get your butt out here!" She yells back into the ship.
"Ah! Geez hold on a second Ahsoka!" A new voice can be heard from inside and some rustling sounds. "I'm coming I'm coming!" The new person grumbles from inside the ship before he starts making his way out to meet his new master. "Seriously give me a second Ahsoka. Don't get your- Arh!"
Unfortunately his first impression for the two Jedi who've been fighting for quite awhile now along with his friend happens to be him falling and rolling down the ships ramp.
"Ow! Oh! Oof! Crap! Ow! Arhhhhhh…" He finally stops right at the three Jedi's feet in a heap. All three of them stare at the crumpled mess in front of them, even a few clones working nearby heard the tumbling noise and stopped to watch the clumsy Jedi roll right at their feet. "Ow." He groans one more time before finally reorienting himself and jumping to his feet. He adopts a firm and straight stance as dignified as he can make, despite the fail he just did not even a minute ago. He wears a white loose shirt with a black vest over it for the top of his attire, including a silver necklace with a sword on it, and black pants that don't compromise the athletic and acrobatic capabilities most Jedi are known for. Black short hair and blue eyes stare at the two Jedi Masters in front of him. "Jedi Master Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi. It is an honor to meet you both. Padawan learner Matthew Morrow at your service. Mat for short." He says and gives them an honorable bow with his right arm tucked in front of him with his left behind his back. Once he finishes and stands to his full height, he gives them the best smile he can muster.
No one says anything to that.
*Slap*
Ahsoka can't help but facepalm at the first impression her friend just made.
"Is that a Jedi?" Two random clones nearby converse.
"I… don't know."
Mat leans over to Ahsoka. "I didn't make a good first impression did I?" He whisper asks her from the corner of his mouth, despite the two masters being able to hear him from right in front of him.
"What was your first clue?" She says to him annoyed after taking her hand away from her face.
*Smack*
And hitting him upside the head.
"Yeeesss?"
This was an idea that's been in my head for awhile now and for some reason I just went ahead and deiced to go for it in finally making it into a legitimate story here. I love the clone wars series and all the characters that appeared in it. The combat was epic at times and the plot for a lot of the episodes was pretty cool too. I've seen a few stories that have their own OC's in the series but not really as much to my liking. It's high time I make this story legit because I don't ever want to forget what I've come up with for this series.
I'm going to see how many people take to this idea first before I decide to devote more time to it, especially with school pretty close to starting, or have already started for some of you.
Either way I am excited to finally have this put down and hope a lot of people like this as much as I do.
Thank you for those of you taking the time to read this and giving it a chance on this first point. Thanks, have a great day, and have fun reading.