DARK ILLUSIONS

Chapter 5




Later, Count Dooku arrives for a private meeting at The Works, the abandoned manufacturing district on Coruscant.










Darth Sidious:   Welcome, Lord Tyrannus.
Darth Tyrannus:   Lord Sidious, the War goes well.







Darth Tyrannus:   The Grand Army of the Republic is spread across the galaxy.  Their supply lines are stretched beyond the breaking point.  The Jedi ranks are thinned out, and more systems are rallying to join the Separatist movement.
Darth Sidious:   You’ve done well, Tyrannus.







Darth Sidious:   The Jedi are obsessed in their search for Grievous and you.  Their pathetic dedication will play into our hands.
Darth Tyrannus:   Shall we begin the final assault, Master?







Darth Sidious:   The final stages of the War have already begun.  The Republic is  helpless to stop it.
Darth Tyrannus:   What plans do you have for Master Kenobi & Skywalker?







Darth Sidious:   They’re of no concern.  Their destiny lye with me.
Darth Tyrannus:   General Grievous was anxious to begin his next attack.  He is in position now.







Darth Sidious:   Good.  Then, the time has come for your own attack to begin, Lord Tyrannus.  
Darth Tyrannus:   Your wish is my command, Master.









Meanwhile, back at the Jedi Temple, the Jedi discuss the latest developments in the Clone War.



Aayla Secura:   …the report is from Clone Intelligence.  It's the best lead we've had.  That system is supposed to be void of any Separatists.







Kit Fisto:   We must act quickly.  If we delay a response, Grievous could escape again.  The Council must decide which squad will go.  
Aayla Secura:   What about Palpatine?







Mace Windu:   Let’s be cautious.  If we have another failed mission, even Palpatine will not be able to take full responsibility.  We need proof, not leads.  We’ll speak about this at a later time.  







Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Master Windu, may we speak to you for a moment?
Mace Windu:   Of course.







Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Anakin has had some…..visions…..regarding General Grievous.  







Anakin Skywalker:   Actually, of Master Gallia.







Mace Windu:   Master Gallia is surveying Adaven.  The war is over there, and her squad is to assist in the rebuilding.  Reports have General Grievous on the other side of the galaxy.







Anakin Skywalker:   Allow me to go to Adaven to verify she is safe.
Mace Windu:   Your place is here, Skywalker.  I sense much confusion in you.  We have more leads than we can possibly follow-up.  We can’t afford to send additional forces to a planet with no effect on the War, based solely on your “visions.”







Obi-Wan Kenobi:   But Master, with Grievous’ location still in question, should we not at least verify Master Gallia is safe on Adaven?







Mace Windu:   While I don’t think this warrants any more of our time…..I will send a transmission to Adi.  At least we will receive her estimate regarding how long the rebuilding effort will take.







Anakin Skywalker:   Thank you, Master.  I look forward to her response.  
Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Thank you, Master Windu.
Mace Windu:   May the Force be with you both.







Anakin Skywalker:   He doesn’t believe me, Obi-Wan.  I am not confused!  Perhaps if the visions were his own, he would take this more seriously…..






 
Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Calm yourself, Anakin.  We are all on the same side here.  He did say he would contact Master Gallia.  I'm sure everything will be alright.







Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Now, come on, let’s go to the briefing.  I am interested to know how the War is going.
Anakin Skywalker:   Yes, Master.  I hope you're right.

Oh man, this is great! I like your backgrounds, photos and accessories. Neat! The story is good as well.

I am curious about the relationship between Anakin and Adi though. Was this present in some EU story I missed? Or is it made up? Still curious to see how Anakin will retaliate against Grievous' attack...

Thanx!  The story is my own creation.  Basically, just an idea from my head. 

I have not updated the last chapters, so here are the last six chapters.  Enjoy!

Two days until Texas A&M...


11 days until the Big XII Championship...

great year so far, and can only get better!!!!

Hook Em Horns!

Well, didn't think there would that much response on this newbie thread, but nice to have everyone welcome me to JD.

CHEWIE and QUAZAR are old buddies from RS, so I recognize them.  Like your Jedi "Shaggy" avatar, QUAZAR!!  Your avatar CHEWIE is also worth a chuckle!

I finally updated my photonovel thread, called DARK ILLUSIONS.  Check it out and feel free to leave feedback. 

Chapter 2


Back on Coruscant, the Jedi Council have just viewed Ki-Adi Mundi’s report on Raxus Prime.


Shaak Ti:   That is the end of Master Mundi’s transmission.




Mace Windu:   Ki-Adi’s frustration was obvious.  Again Grievous proves to be one step ahead of us.  He was reported on Raxus Prime only three days ago.




Yoda:   Knew of our attack, Grievous did.  Strange this is…




Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Palpatine will not be pleased, since he was against sending what few Clones we had to hunt down Grievous.




Mace Windu:   Palpatine’s attention is spread over too many objectives.  He wants to end the war, but also secure the Inner Core.
Saesee Tiin:   His current legislation to allow Clones to become Coruscant’s Galactic Security is only adding to his distractions.




Kit Fisto:   We must not allow him to lose focus on capturing Count Dooku or Grievous.  The war will end if they are destroyed.




Mace Windu:   Here he comes now, late as usual…






Chancellor Palpatine:   Please excuse my tardiness.  As you know, several Senators are opposed to my plan for the Galactic Security of Coruscant.  Their inquiries only delay the inevitable.





Mace Windu:   Think nothing of it, Chancellor.  We were just discussing the latest report from Master Mundi.  His latest assignment proved unsuccessful in locating Grievous.





Chancellor Palpatine:   Another disappointment.  Was your intelligence not correct, then?





Yoda:   Knew of our plans to attack, the General did.  Now, the search continues…





Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Our intelligence was correct about Grievous’ location, since he left several Magna Guards behind.





Shaak Ti:   We have several more Jedi looking for him and Count Dooku.  It will only be a matter of time before we find both of them.





Chancellor Palpatine:   And if you don’t?  I am sorry to sound so negative, but in our continued hunts for the Count and his General, we have found nothing but dust. 





Chancellor Palpatine:   Could they not just be leading us on a wild Bantha chase?  Meanwhile, with our Clones being re-positioned, the Seperatists come closer to taking back several planets in the Inner Core. 






Chancellor Palpatine:   With this ongoing conflict, the people of these planets may begin to believe the rhetoric from the Seperatists, that we cannot protect them.  This may lead to these crucial planets leaving the Republic, and joining the Seperatists. 





Chancellor Palpatine:   Peace is our objective, not just the death of two evil beings.  I understand how important Dooku & Grievous are to ending the War.  However, the Senate is not pleased when we lose troops on missions that prove worthless.  I will shoulder the blame for this myself, but the Jedi no longer enjoy their high stature with the Senate or the Republic. There are trying times, for certain.





Chancellor Palpatine:   Now, unfortunately, I am needed in an emergency session of the Senate.  Several Senators have called for a vote on the Galactic Security measure.  I am confident we have the votes to win, though.  I bid you a good day, Jedi.





Mace Windu:   His time spent with us becomes less and less each time.





Saesee Tiin:   He is correct about our failed missions.  Each one brings less hope to the War ending soon.





Obi-Wan Kenobi:   There are so few Jedi left that I fear we may not have enough to find either Dooku or Grievous.




Yoda:   No matter, the pursuit of Grievous and Dooku will continue.  Growing the dark side is, difficult to see the future is.  May the Force be with us.




Mace Windu:   Obi-Wan, may we speak to you.
Obi-Wan Kenobi:   Of course, Master.





Mace Windu:   Where is Anakin?
Obi-Wan Kenobi:   He is in the meditation room in the Temple.  He has been very uneasy about something as of late.





Mace Windu:   You must keep him focused, Obi-Wan.  He is quickly frustrated with this War.





Obi-Wan Kenobi:   I will, Master.  I am concerned he has been on Coruscant for too long.  He becomes restless with the War going on.





Kit Fisto:   His conversations with the Chancellor may also add to that anxiety. 





Mace Windu:   It is Palpatine I worry about.  His recent actions are questionable.





Mace Windu:   Just watch him carefully, Obi-Wan.  His skills will be needed when we find Dooku or Grievous.
Obi-Wan Kenobi:   I will, Master.  And thank you for your concern.





Obi-Wan Kenobi:   …..





Continued below...

DARK ILLUSIONS

Chapter 1


On the distant planet of Raxus Prime…


Alpha:   This is the last one, sir. 
Cmdr. Bacara:   Any sign of activity here?



Alpha:   Just one security droid, sir.  One more than the last barracks yesterday.



Cmdr. Bacara:   This one is not worth our time.  Call in the Kimcharise to bomb the facility.
Alpha:   Yes, sir.



Ki-Adi Mundi:   Not so fast, Commander.  Cancel the order for the gunship.




Ki-Adi:   I want to verify that Grievous is not on this planet.  This is the last of the strongholds.  If we destroy the General, I want physical proof he is dead.  Have your Marines secure the barracks.
Cmdr. Bacara:   As you wish…



Cmdr. Bacara:   I want one squad to circle around the barracks!  The other with me!  Leave nothing standing!  Move out!!



Ki-Adi:   Be cautious, Commander.  I have a bad feeling about this.  May the Force be with you.



Cmdr. Bacara:   If Grievous is inside, then this war will end here and now.



Alpha:   The security droid has dropped to the ground, sir.



Cmdr. Bacara:   Take him down quickly, trooper.
Alpha:   Yes, sir.



BLAST!   



Cmdr. Bacara:   Now, circle right and activate your electronic visor.  Beta Team:  Report!



Beta:   We have reached the back of the barracks.  No sign of ………wait…….I hear……



Beta:   Destroyer droids!!!  Cover! Cover!



BLAST! BALST! BLAST! BLAST! BLAST!   
Beta:   Too late!!!   Aaarrggghhhh…..
 


Cmdr. Bacara:   Beta Team is down. 
Alpha:   Sir, the barracks are opening…..



Alpha:   Droids!!!



Cmdr. Bacara:   You know what to do, troopers!
 


BLAST! BLAST! BLAST!   



Cmdr. Bacara:   FIRE!!!
 


Thud! Thud!   



Alpha:   The destroyer droids!



Cmdr. Bacara:   General Mundi will dispose of them.....not soon enough...
 


 








 





Ki-Adi:   Sweep the barracks, Commander.  Grievous must be inside.




Alpha:   Another droid coming…



Cmdr. Bacara:   This one’s mine!
 


Cmdr. Bacara:   Check the rest of the barracks. 
 



Alpha:   Nothing, sir.  Only a few droid parts.




Gamma:   The same on this side, sir.  Nothing but screws and bolts.
 


Alpha:   I’ll check the roof.
 


Alpha:   Commander!  I found…..something….




Cmdr. Bacara:   Report!  What do you see?!
 


Alpha:   I see…..Grievous’….



Clunk!   
 



Cmdr. Bacara:   Magna Guards!!!  Spread out!!!




Continued below...

DARK ILLUSIONS

A Clone Wars story




As the Republic is ravaged by the Clone Wars, the Jedi and Grand Clone Army of the Republic continue their search for Count Dooku and General Grievous.

The Jedi act as Generals on the field of battle, instructing the Clones and advanced engineered Commanders. However, as like the atmosphere in the Republic Senate, fear & distrust race across the galaxy.

As the Clone Wars continue to drag on, a victory followed by a defeat every week, the Republic continues to strive for peace while maintaing hope for a return to the peaceful times that lasted for over a 1,000 years.








And it begins...