The LAAT/i entered the docking bay as any other ship would. There was a perimeter set up with several clone troopers lined up. Their DC 17's pointed at the LAAT/i. Some members of the crew were lined up behind them. Commander Duman Len was barely visible. Shuffle headed to the back of the gunship to find Alef Ulo standing over the body of Flinch.
“So what are you going to do?” He asked the Jedi.
“Escape,” he answered, “probably head to Coruscant to find out what happened. Maybe find some members of the Jedi Council to see what is really going on?”
“All of this doesn't make sense,” Shuffle went on. “I see nothing but other troopers armed and ready. No droids at all.”
“All of you can get up,” Alef Ulo called out to the troopers who were sprawled out on the floor.
“I guess this is farewell?” Tic asked.
“I would assume so,” Ulo replied.
“Can I give you this?” Tic raised his hand and offered one DC 15 side arm blaster. “You might be needing this when you get back to Coruscant.
Alef Ulo said nothing. He accepted the side arm. Tic handed him a holster and belt. Ulo quickly took it all.
“My last order to you three is to get off the ship first.”
“What about you, sir?” Tic asked.
“I will be okay.”
“If it means anything,” Shuffle added, “it was an honor to work under your command.”
“It was honor to work with such fine men. The best the Republic has to offer.”
It grew silent as the LAAT/i touched down. The cargo doors swung open. Mynock Squad slowly hopped out with this their weapons in a downward position. Five clone troopers quickly approached them making motions for them to stop and drop their weapons. They complied. Their helmets were removed to ensure that the Jedi was not disguised as one of them.
“Where is the Jedi?” Asked Commander Len.
“In the gunship,” Tic answered stiffly.
“Sargent, you know what to do,” Commander Len stated flatly.
“Sir!” The clone trooper replied.
He rapped on the heads of some of his troopers and provided a few hand signals. The four clone troopers formed a phalanx and quickly headed towards the LAAT/i with their sargent in tow.
“You three are confined to your quarters,” Commander Len continued.
“Since when do we take orders from non-Jedi?” Asked Tic.
“You don't question my orders!”
“Sir, with all due respect,” Shuffle interrupted, “we have not been debriefed on the current situation.”
“You will be updated soon enough. The Jedi are traitors. So we have been asked to take command of all operations until further notice.”
“Sir.” Tic responded. All three Clone Commandos walked to their quarters.
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