Fixing Our Broken Pieces || The Bad Batch

Chapter 19: Rescue on Ryloth

"Omega," Hunter takes Omega by the shoulder, talking down to her, "it's a big galaxy we can' put ourselves on the line every time someone is in trouble."

"I thought you were a soldier Hunter, isn't that what you were created for," Orla defended so Hunter pulls her aside,

"I can't risk putting Omega in danger."

"She's a clone too, it's in her nature to want to fight, you can't stop her. Hera's a Syndulla right?"

"I don't know I could ask Tech but why does that matter?"

"Well if she is, her father served as a freedom fighter. I would say her parents have a big influence on their planet, wouldn't you say?"

"Sure? Maybe, I don't see where you're going with this?"

"The empire wants to eliminate any threats against the Empire and I would say Hera's parents are one of them. By getting rid of them the Empire takes over Ryloth. We're not just saving a family, we could essentially be saving a planet."

This changed Hunter's mind so he agreed to take part in helping Omega's friend. Without wasting another moment they all, this time including Orla, withdraw to the Marauder. Orla left Zelda a note that they went out to help a friend and they would be back hopefully before the next day.

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The ship flew over a canyon and landed by an entrance to a well-hidden cave. The squad and Orla leave the ship to search around for Hera, hoping she hadn't already been found and captured. A boisterous droid emerged from the cave, swinging its small robotic arms in circles.

"What's his problem?" Wrecker asked but Hera appeared before Wecker received his answer.

"Thank you for coming, I wasn't sure you would."

"Well we can't take all the credit," Hunter nudged Orla and Hera greeted her with a thankful smile.

"Why is the Empire after you," Orla asked.

"Because my father is Cham Syndulla."

Orla gave Hunter an I told you so look.

"The Empire is targeting anyone loyal to him. They're being held at the capital."

"And you want us to rescue them?" Orla waited for confirmation. Hera looked up and saw the unsure looks of the rest of the squad so she pleaded for the clones' help and promised her parents could pay them. Orla was disappointed that money could be the only way to convince them.

"Let's see what we're up against first, no guarantees," Hunter compromised but Orla and Omega gave Hunter the same glaring look.

The squad, including Hera, Chopper and Orla, observed the city through binoculars hidden in the mountains and listened to Rampart's speech through Chopper's satellite. Rampart tells the city that those responsible for the attack on their senator have been detained and Orn Free Taa will make a full recovery.

"Assassination attempt?" Hunter looked suspiciously towards Hera.

"That's not what happened," Hera defended.

"You're not seriously believing in Rampart are you?" Orla whispered, but Hunter left no reply.

"Hunter, Crosshairs here." Omega informed him with concern. Hunter waved for the squad to step back and discuss the situation while Orla waited with Hera and Omega, knowing whatever he would come up with she wouldn't agree with. After only a few seconds, Orla had a strange feeling like someone was watching them. She quickly jumped up and Hera watched her ignite her lightsaber as she sneaked past the batch and higher up the mountain. Once Hunter had sensed it he was already too late. Orla scared the bad batch by jumping on the probe droid that was spying on them and embedding it with her lightsaber.