#and reunite with rex on yavin 4

[tending-the-hearth]

to whoever first decided to connect pabu to scariff i hope you know i'm now living in constant fear because can you IMAGINE?

the batch finally living away from war, maybe echo's planning on going to join up with rex and ahsoka, see what he can offer in ways of intelligence before officially stepping away and retiring for good, maybe tech and phee have their own little house a little ways down from the rest of the batch, maybe crosshair and wrecker have traded their droid count competition for how much fish they can catch when they go out in the afternoons.

maybe omega's finally started calling hunter her buir (let's be honest, she started doing that years before), hunter's relaxing, just taking in the feeling of being surrounded by his family, not having to stress over keeping them all safe, and just having everyone he loves happy and healthy.

but then he feels it.

a tremor, not unlike the ones the batch has come to be used to in their home.

in the distance, it looks like a sunrise. which wouldn't be unusual, except for the fact that it's midday, and they've been feeling the sun's rays on their shoulders for the first half of their family day.

hunter knows something is wrong. feels it in his bones, especially as he watches the waves of water approaching the island. moving too quickly for it to be a sea surge.

briefly, each of the batch looks up, wondering if they can get to the now barely functioning Marauder in time.

but something whispers to them that it won't work, that it's time.

their luck has run out.

by some miracle, they're all together when it happens.

wrecker pulls omega into the center of their huddle. echo tucks crosshair between himself and hunter, and tech grabs onto wrecker's arm. huddled together as a team, a family, one final time, sharing meaningful glances filled with emotions that there isn't enough time to speak about.

they hold one another as the burning light encompasses their home, their paradise.

as the rebel alliance gets word that the plans for the death star have been successfully transferred, amongst the cheers and bittersweet celebrations, rex feels the pit in his stomach form. the familiar, horrible ache that he thought was finished for good.

ahsoka feels it too, feels one of the last bright spots of blue in the force flicker out, feels the life of one of her brothers disappear, and she can't do anything but reach out to rex as he falls to his knees, mourning the loss of his last boy in blue, the loss of his ey'ika, the loss of his brothers.

[archivistofnerddom]

Hilarious Rebels/Bad Batch crossover idea:

Everyone is chilling on Yavin 4 in a rare moment of peace. They’re enjoying this little respite to rest and recover. The Spectres is enjoying their time together, especially since they were able to get Rex and Kallus outside to enjoy some fresh air around the Ghost.

And then a heavily-modified Omicron class shuttle from the late Republic and early Empire era comes in for a hasty landing. It’s an . . . unusual approach to say the least, complete with a specific turn and a touch-down that few pilots would dare to attempt.

Everyone, especially the Spectres, are interested in what this means.

Hera remembers this ship and what its occupants did to help Ryloth during the early Imperial period. Kanan gets leery, by contrast, since he remembers Kaller.

And Rex just laughs, gets up, and casually strolls over to the shuttle.

When the shuttle opens, a blonde woman emerges from inside like a bat out of hell, rushing over to hug Rex. He is equally as excited to see her, retuning that big hug with equal enthusiasm. The spectators can hear the gonking of a GNK droid echoing from inside.

The woman is wearing an amalgamation of several different clone trooper armor pieces with some unique adaptations. Zeb is the first to comment on the massive knife attached to her thigh and the smaller one sheathed on her forearm. Kallus responds with an observation about the Zygerrian bow she’s carrying. (Using that weapon takes practice and skill.) Ezra is intrigued by the unique design of the helmet she’s carrying, especially with the skull motif on it.

Before anyone can ask who this woman is or how she found the Rebellion, Rex asks, “So, why do you need a cover story when your brothers call me in a huff?”

The woman grins and pulls out a ratty old red bandana from a pouch on her hip. (She’s got more pouches than seem necessary on her person, but she seems to know what is where.) That makes Rex howl with laughter.

“It was either this or Echo’s legs . . . and I already stole those as a prank three times,” the woman replies. “This was harder to steal honestly, but it was completely worth it!”

“This is why you’re my favorite sister, ‘Megs. I haven’t seen Hunter without that thing on in . . . maybe since Bracca actually. You know he’s going to call me to see if I know where you are, right?” Rex tells her.

Neither seem to notice the audience growing around them. With that landing and the age of the shuttle, how could there not be an audience? If they do notice their audience, they clearly don’t care. Their reunion is more important to them to worry about that.

The woman gives Rex a sly smirk. “Of course, he will. And you get to witness first hand the annoyance of Hunter with a terrible haircut. Cross pulled out the clippers again while Hunter was napping.”

That seems to make Rex’s day.

“Don’t tell me what new haircut he got. I want to be surprised.” Rex finally deigns to notice the group watching him. The Ghost crew especially seem fascinated by who this woman is. He slings an around her shoulder and asks, “Why is everyone so interested in my sister all of a sudden? You haven’t seem siblings reunite before?”

“We didn’t know you have a sister,” Sabine asks carefully. (She’s fascinated by the modifications to the shuttle. There’s no way it should be in as good condition as it is at its age.)

The woman shakes her head. “Hera did. She’s met our brothers and my squad before.”

Hera grins and laughs. “I have. It’s great to see you again, Omega. How are your brothers, by the way.”

“Oh fantastic. I’ll tell you about what they’re up to over dinner, if that’s okay with you. Rex should be getting a very annoyed call any time now from Pabu. Hunter will have looked in the mirror by now. I promised Tech and Wrecker I’d record Rex’s reaction,” the newly-named Omega says.

And that’s when Kanan finally finds his words.

“How the kriff are Rex and Clone Force 99 your brothers? They’re clones - male clones,” he asks, a myriad of emotions in his voice.

Omega sighs. This isn’t the first time that she’s had this conversation.

“Well, let’s just say some of us are little . . . deviant from the standard mold,” she replies. “Though, we prefer to be called the Bad Batch.”

[wild-karrde]

Reunion - Part 26

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A/N: ALRIGHT, IT'S TIME. Extra special shoutout to @teletraan-meets-jarvis for beta-reading this and helping me make sure I stuck the landing on this chapter here. Never could have done it without you! ONE MORE CHAPTER TO GO!

Rex breathed a sigh of relief as the emerald orb that was Yavin 4 became larger in the viewport as he and Gregor made their approach to the moon. It had been an arduous week, but he felt that he and Gregor had at least been able to come up with a plan.

We’ll start in the mountains on Fest and go from there. If we need to move, we’ve got plenty of other options. Lah’mu, Seelos, Maridun, Quell. There are plenty of places to hide.

He’d spent every night comming Senna, whether it was just a message or taking a walk to speak with her for a few moments. It was the part of the day Rex most looked forward to, and as much as he missed her at times, he couldn’t deny it was better than the time he’d been without her.

To Rex, it almost felt as though taking the next step would bring him closer to the day he and Senna would be reunited. He knew Wolffe would require patience, but with the doubling of his remaining lifespan, he suddenly felt as though patience would be an easy ask. He knew Wolffe. His brother would recover, and when he did, Rex and Senna would start their life together, whatever that looked like.

We have a plan. We can do this. She’s right, it will be better than it was. We can do this.

He wasn’t so disillusioned as to think that there wouldn’t be times that would be difficult, nights where he’d miss her so bad his heart would ache. But he’d taken time to consider where he’d been a year ago, lying awake and wondering if she was alright, if she was safe, if she ever thought of him. Now, they’d be counting the hours together, comming frequently, seeing each other as much as they could.

A marked improvement.

In a way, Rex found he was grateful for the time he and Senna had spent apart. It gave him a perspective on their current plan that made it easier when compared to what they’d already endured.

Just one last thing to take care of though.

He’d had Gregor make a stop on the way back at a metal worker’s shop on Naboo, and he hoped Senna would like the idea he’d come up with. Now, as Gregor piloted their ship into the upper atmosphere, he ran his thumb over the identical metal bands he’d had made that were resting in his pocket, smiling to himself.

Senna was waiting for him on the tarmac as Gregor set the ship down, and he couldn’t help but grin as she jogged towards him, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her lips to his before settling back on her heels and gazing up at him.

“Good trip?” she asked.

“Yeah. Yeah, I think so. We’ve got a place and a few back-ups scouted just in case.”

“Whereabouts?”

“Fest.”

He could see her smile falter for just a second, as if hearing the name of the place that he’d be made it more real to her, but her smile was back in place before he could really register the flicker of emotion, almost so quickly that he could have fooled himself into thinking he imagined it.

“Cold there, isn’t it?” she asked.

“It is, but that makes it fairly uninhabited. Plenty of places up in the mountains for us to hide out and stay out of the way.”

“A great place to brew spotchka,” Gregor cackled from behind them. “There’s a root that grows in those mountains that I’ve heard makes it even more potent.” He winked as Senna rolled her eyes, giving her shoulder an affectionate squeeze before stepping past the couple and heading towards the base entrance, his rucksack slung over his shoulder.

“Good luck with that,” Senna joked. “You and Wolffe will undoubtedly be his test subjects.”

“We’ll see about that,” Rex replied. “Don’t think my gut can take too many trials.”

Senna hummed thoughtfully, slipping her hand into his as the two of them started walking back towards the base, following after Gregor. Rex noted a flurry of activity, people carrying crates towards one of the main temples. He turned to Senna, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.

“And what exactly have you been up to in my absence?”

She flushed slightly, grinning. “Well, you know how we talked about making things official before you leave?”

Rex returned her smile. “I do recall that conversation.”

“Well, I may have said something to Omega about it, and well, she and Sabé kind of took the idea of wedding planning and ran with it. I’ve been consulted for some input, but for the most part, have somewhat left the judgment up to them. There’s a few things we’re still figuring out, but uh, if you’re still interested in getting married, we’re a few rotations away from having a good place to do it.”

Rex halted, reaching into his pocket and pulling out the metal bands he’d had made. “I’d say my thinking is along the same lines as yours.”

Senna inhaled sharply at the sight of the bands before she reached out and took the smaller of the two, examining the ring in the sunlight. “Where did you have these made?”

“Had Gregor stop over on Naboo. I…I know that hasn’t been your home since you were a toddler, but I thought it would be a good place to have these forged. The artisan was very accommodating.”

“Where did you get the metal?” she asked, holding the band up to the light. “It…it looks like…some kind of alloy? You’ve clearly got some duralium in there for the bluish color, but at least one other thing.”

Rex smirked. “Do you remember that piece of scrap you left on my pillow on Alderaan that I hung on to?”

Senna’s eyes widened before they misted over slightly. “You…you had it forged into these?”

“I did. I was assured that the duralium would make very durable jewelry. Something even you can’t scratch or bend.”

Senna chuckled, wiping at her eyes with her thumb quickly. “It…that’s perfect, Rex.”

“I also have a chain I purchased. I know you may not want to wear it on your finger since…well since that hand is metal, but if you want to, you can wear it around your neck that way.”

Senna huffed and sniffled. “You’ve really thought of everything, haven’t you?”

Rex slipped his hand under her chin, tilting her face up to meet his. “Not everything, but I assume you’ve got the rest handled.” Leaning down, he kissed her gently, and he felt her melt into it. They separated after a few moments, Senna resting her forehead against his as she glanced down at the ring in her hand again.

“We’re really doing this, huh?” she said quietly.

“No one I’d rather do it with.”

She grinned, her blue eyes meeting his amber ones.

“Me either.”

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A few rotations later, Rex stood outside of the base, leaning against the wall and waiting for Senna. Most of the other rebels had already made their way down to the large temple pyramid and were now just waiting for the bride and groom. Rex tugged at the hem of his shirt again, re-tucking it into his slacks for what felt like the hundredth time. He’d never really pictured his own wedding, always operating under the assumption that he wasn’t likely to have one, but he certainly had never thought he’d be in just a clean shirt and trousers, his boots somewhat cleaner than they had been that morning, but far from what he considered acceptable. He wished he’d managed to keep his dress uniform from the war, but Order 66 hadn’t exactly left time for saving sentimental items.

He was glad he’d at least had a few mementos tucked into his utility belt when he and Ahsoka had managed to escape the Venator that day, and he carried some of those items in his pocket now: a smooth stone Tup had collected from one of their campaigns, this one a deep blue that had reminded him of their armor’s paint, the lucky tooka foot Jesse had pressed into his hand after he’d been promoted to commander for the Mandalore campaign, the credit chip he had carried after a promise to Cody. The 212th’s commander had carried one as well with the plan to buy each other an ale at the end of the war, but that time had never come. All items tied to memories of brothers long gone, but never far from his thoughts. He silently wished Gregor could have stayed, but his brother had insisted on taking Wolffe to their new home not too long after they’d returned and he’d received Tech’s treatment. It had taken him a rotation or two to recover from the side effects, but as soon as he’d felt more himself, he’d packed up one of the smaller freighters with Wolffe and headed out.

“Don’t want to keep him on ice too long,” Gregor had joked before resting his hand on Rex’s shoulder. “Take your time meeting us. I mean it.”

They’d taken Wolffe out of the medpod shortly before they left, keeping him subdued in a room. He’d refused the treatment, and no amount of convincing from any of his brothers had changed his mind. It had broken Rex’s heart, but Senna had tried to reassure him he may come around in time.

“He’s carrying a heavy burden right now, and he’s tired. Once you and Gregor have helped him work past that, he may be more amenable to sticking around longer, but no matter what, it’s his choice, and we have to honor that,” she’d whispered, stroking his head gently as they’d laid together on his ship that night. He knew she was right, but it still pained him greatly.

A shuffling sound and a deep sigh behind Rex drew him from his thoughts, and when he turned, he felt his heart leap into his throat, his mouth dropping open slightly.

Senna strode forward, her long, brown hair hanging in loose waves around her shoulders. She was wearing a stunning lace gown with loose sleeves that hung from her shoulders, belling out at her elbows. The lace pattern itself swirled and twisted down the length of the dress in a light gold color that sparkled in the late afternoon sun, giving way to a small train. It was beautiful, and he felt his face warm self-consciously at the realization of what he was wearing.

“You...you look beautiful,” he breathed.

She ducked her head, shrugging slightly. “It’s quite the dress, isn’t it? Sabé apparently had kept it, and um, figured it should get at least one more use.”

Rex swallowed hard. “It was Padmé’s?”

Senna nodded. “It was. Had to make some adjustments, make it longer, take the under sleeve off to accommodate my cybernetic, but not half bad, I don’t think.” She chuckled. “Wasn’t gonna wear the veil though. That thing was heavier than your helmet and kept getting tangled in my hair. Not worth the trouble.” Instead, Senna wore a flower crown Omega had made from blue and white flowers she’d found near the base interspersed with fern fronds. Sabé had managed to dig up a little bit of makeup, shading Senna’s eyelids with a brown color and rouging her cheeks slightly, although it was far from needed when she met Rex’s eyes and flushed brighter.

“You’re beautiful,” he repeated, stepping towards her. Something about knowing the dress was the one the senator had worn tugged at his heart strings, but above all, he was overwhelmed with the way Senna was looking at him.

The woman I’m about to marry. My wife.

“You don’t clean up so bad yourself,” Senna teased, leaning in to place a kiss on his cheek.

“I’m clearly underdressed,” he joked.

“Should I change?” she asked, raising a mischievous eyebrow.

“Absolutely not.”

“Good. It took me forever to wiggle into this thing. I’d hate to tell Sabé I need to get back out of it.” Running her fingers along the fabric, she smiled gently. “She really outdid herself with this.”

Rex couldn’t take his eyes off of her as she met his gaze. “She did.” He extended his elbow, and she tucked her hand into its crook. “Shall we?” he asked.

“We shall,” she returned, smiling up at him. The two of them made their way across the tarmac, walking through the temple’s main entrance, and moving quietly through the dark for a few meters until they stood behind a curtain of vines and foliage. Omega was waiting for them with Echo and Fives, practically dancing with excitement.

“Are you ready?” she asked.

“No turning back now,” Senna teased, giving her padawan a wink.

“I’ll go tell them,” Omega replied, turning to go, but before she disappeared around the corner, she paused. She turned, walking back towards them and wrapped her arms around the two of them, giving them a quick hug. Senna laughed before slipping her hand into Omega’s hair and giving it a playful ruffle.

“Thanks, kid,” Rex said quietly, and Omega gave him a nod before jogging away into the dark.

“Gentlemen,” Senna said, giving Echo and Fives a nod as they waited.

“You look beautiful,” Echo smiled at her.

“And Senna you look nice too,” Fives teased, and Echo gave his shoulder a nudge in response.

Soft flute music began playing from behind the screen of greenery, and Echo and Fives stepped back to frame the door. “That’s your cue, Cap,” Fives said quietly, winking at the two of them.

“Ready?” Rex asked, placing his hand atop Senna’s where it rested in the crook of his elbow.

“Absolutely,” she replied, leaning against him.

“Alright, don’t trip,” Fives joked as he and Echo both reached forward, pulling their half of the greenery aside to reveal the inside of the temple. Rex heard Senna gasp next to him.

The interior of the temple was illuminated by afternoon sunlight pouring in through the roof. Greenery hung from the walls, blooming with the same flowers that Omega had woven into Senna’s crown. A soft bed of fronds and flower petals had been laid down the center aisle for them to walk on. The entire base had turned out for the occasion, and all eyes turned towards the couple as they made their way towards the front of the room. The captain’s heart thundered in his chest with anticipation and emotion, his palms growing sweaty as he glanced at Senna again out of the corner of his eye. It was the most confident he’d ever seen her, as if every step she’d taken had led her to this moment, and right now, she was the most sure she’d ever been. It made his heart soar.

Rex carefully helped Senna climb the stone steps at the end, coming to a stop in front of the young woman that had volunteered to officiate. She smiled at the two of them as they turned and faced each other, clasping hands, and the room fell silent. Rex let out a light huff of a laugh as he realized Senna’s hand was as sweaty as his, and he tickled her palm slightly, making her squeeze his hand tighter. There was a warning in her gaze, but also a light that he hoped his memory would never forget. He wanted to forever remember how he felt in this moment and how she was looking at him.

As if I’m the only other person in the universe. As if I’m hers.

The officiant moistened her lips before she began, projecting her voice so that it would carry across those assembled. “These two people, Rex and Senna, have come here today to bond their lives to one another. Who among you will support them in this journey on which they are about to embark?”

Everyone stood, but a lump rose in Rex’s throat as Ahsoka, Omega, Hunter, Tech, Wrecker, Echo, and Fives all stepped forward to the base of the stairs. The young Togruta had come rushing back to the base when he’d told her of his and Senna’s plans, and now, taking her place next to his brothers, he fought the lump rising in his throat. Our family. He treasured their presence, but the absence of those he’d lost was stark as well. There were many who he’d hoped to be here on a day like this, but he was grateful for those he did have, standing by him and Senna. He felt a gentle squeeze on his fingers, returning his gaze to Senna as she smiled at him with tears in her eyes.

The officiant nodded, continuing. “Not all families are bonds of blood, and in times like these, the families that we find and hold are more precious than dying stars. It is one thing to be born into a family, but to choose to make one with another person is the greatest pledge one can give. Today, we celebrate the formation of a new family, one that shall go by the chosen name Atiniir.”

Senna huffed a laugh, but the tears that had been threatening finally spilled down her cheeks. It was Rex’s turn to squeeze her hands in comfort despite the emotion threatening to overwhelm him. It felt as though it had been so long since they’d chosen that name together, and here, finally, it was truly theirs.

I love you, he thought.

And I love you. So much. Her presence had never felt warmer in his mind, sending goosebumps breaking out across his arms as she reached out to him. Senna wiped her cheeks with her hand quickly before slipping it back into Rex’s as the officiant looked at Echo.

“Do you have the rings?”

Echo stepped forward, pulling the two small metal bands from his pocket and handing them to the officiant. Rex smiled at the mismatched metals.

Senna had hardly put her ring down in the rotations since he’d shown it to her. He’d encouraged her to try it on, but she’d turned him down every time.

“The first time I’m wearing this, I want it to be because youput it on my finger,” she teased. He knew she planned to wear it around her neck after today, using the chain he’d purchased for her. Rex however, intended to wear that ring on his left finger every day until he drew his last breath. The officiant took the rings from Echo, extending the first one out to Senna.

“A ring symbolizes the unbreaking bond between two people, the promise that you’re making to live and breathe as one, even when apart, to honor one another in the sunlight and hold onto each other in the dark. Do you, Senna, promise to love Rex unconditionally, to bond yourself to him and stand by him at his best times and his worst?”

Senna’s blue eyes met his, and she smiled as she gently took his hand and slipped the ring over his knuckles. “I promise.” Her fingers lingered against his, her thumb rubbing over the new band before giving his hand a slight squeeze.

He winked at her as the officiant handed him the other ring, repeating the vow for him.

“I promise,” he said, sliding the ring onto her finger over the Jaig eyes. It fit perfectly, and he felt a slight note of relief. He’d been certain he got the sizing right after tying twine around her finger while she slept next to him in the bunk on Kashyyyk, carrying the loop with him since then. He’d known then he couldn’t let her go again, that he was going to place a band on her finger if it was the last thing he’d do. He was glad to see it was the correct fit.

The officiant grinned. “Well, that’s that then. Short and sweet,” she said under her breath before straightening and projecting her voice loudly to carry to the audience once more. “I now present to you, this new family, formed in front of all of these witnesses on this day. Celebrate with them as they take the first steps on their new journey.”

Applause and cheers broke out as Rex slipped his arms around Senna’s waist and dipped her slightly, kissing her. She giggled against his lips as Fives whooped loudly and Omega shouted with excitement. As much as he wanted to keep kissing her, Rex showed some restraint, pulling her back up and slipping his hand into hers as they made their way back up the aisle, receiving congratulations and well-wishes as they went. She was holding his hand so tightly he was certain her knuckles must be white, but he didn’t want to let her go either. My wife. Her husband. The words continued to repeat in his mind as they made their way out of the temple. His brothers, Ahsoka, and Omega followed them, and he had to stifle a smile at Wrecker, who was blubbering loudly while Hunter tried to console him.

Stepping back out of the main entrance, Rex’s breath caught in his throat, and he heard Senna gasp next to him. Night had fallen outside, but the tarmac was lit up with strings of lights that had been strung between the ships, giving the entire area a soft glow. People were jogging back and forth to set out food and grab instruments, and as they stepped onto the duracrete, everyone circled around them as a soft tune began to play. Fives and Echo gave the couple a gentle nudge forward, and Rex glanced at Senna, holding out his hand, which she took, and the two of them began dancing with each other in the moonlight.

“I hate having this many people watching us,” she whispered against his cheek, and he chuckled softly.

“It’s fine. They’ll join in soon enough.” He glanced around before a thought struck him. “Do you remember the last time we danced together like this?”

Senna chewed her lip for a moment before her eyes lit up. “The festival on Lothal.”

“Yeah. I knew I was in love with you then,” he said quietly. “Knew I was in the most trouble I’d ever been in, and that I’d follow you to the end of the galaxy.” He kissed her temple. “I knew that there was nothing I wouldn’t do to feel like I felt in that moment forever.”

He felt her tremble in his arms, and he glanced down at her, finding her eyes glossy as she tucked her face against his chest. “I’m alright,” she promised. “We just…there was so much that got in the way, myself included, and now we’re here, and it’s so much better than I imagined.” She sighed, smiling through her tears. “You know, I didn’t know I loved you then, but the first night we kissed, pretending to be a married couple, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to do it for real. To have you kiss me and mean it. And when you did, I was so afraid, because then, I did know I loved you. I knew I was going to fight it because I thought it was a terrible idea, but Maker alive, I was never going to win.” Her eyes met his. “I’ve never been so happy to lose.”

Rex smirked, leaning down and pressing his lips to hers as the song ended. “And I’ve never been so happy to be a consolation prize.”

She playfully swatted his chest, and he tipped his head back and laughed as the onlookers poured onto the dance floor. “You’re far from a consolation prize, Rex Atiniir, and you know it.”

He pulled her closer, the world around them falling away as his lips brushed her ear.

“Say it again.”

He felt her melt into him. “I love you, Rex Atiniir.”

The sound of his new name, one that he’d chosen for himself and one that they’d chosen together, sent warmth shooting to his extremities, and for a moment, he had to bury his face in her hair to hide the tears that stung his eyes. She wrapped her arms around him tightly, stroking the back of his neck as they swayed against each other.

“I love you, Senna Atiniir. My wife.”

She chuckled, but when he looked down, her eyes were shining as well. “I’m going to have to get used to being called that,” she said softly.

“I can help with that.”

She kissed him hard. “I know you can.” They laughed, resting their foreheads against each other.

The band struck up a more jaunty tune, and suddenly, Rex was whipping Senna around as he had on Lothal, dipping her as she squealed with laughter and spinning her wildly enough to send a few of the petals from the blossoms in her hair fluttering in the breeze. Looking to his left, he couldn’t help but smile as Wrecker picked Omega up and twirled her while Echo and Sabé spun together. He also noted Hunter and Gregar Typho standing off to the side, seemingly growing closer with every passing moment, their fingers finally grazing one another at their sides. Rex smiled.

If only for a moment, it’s all as it should be. It’s perfect.

The song came to an end, and Senna cackled, pressing her crown of flowers back into place as Fives approached, grinning.

“Alright if I cut in, Captain?”

Rex sighed with mock annoyance. “If you must.”

Fives chuckled before bowing dramatically, extending his hand to Senna, who accepted with a flourish before he twirled her, sending her into another fit of giggles. Rex watched the two of them with a smile before feeling a tap on his shoulder. He turned to find Ahsoka standing there.

“I think I’d like a dance, if you don’t mind.”

“And who would I be to refuse my commanding officer?”

Ahsoka rolled her eyes playfully before placing her hands on Rex’s shoulders, and he rested his hands at her waist. In that moment, he was struck by how much she’d grown from the youngling that had stepped off of that shuttle all those years before. The padawan that he’d come to view with respect and also as a younger sibling now stood before him, having survived unthinkable trials and never straying from her values or her path. He was in awe of her.

“What?” she asked, wrinkling her nose. “Do I have something on my face?”

He laughed gently. “I just…I never thought we’d be here. I rarely considered what life might be like after the war, mainly because I wasn’t sure I’d survive with you and Anakin as my commanding officers.” The joke rolled off his tongue easily, but he still felt a twist in his gut at Anakin’s name, and he was careful to school his expression before continuing. “I certainly never thought I would find someone to spend my life with, and now that it’s going to be longer than anticipated, I just…I’m overwhelmed. With all of the turmoil in the galaxy, I almost feel guilty for the happiness that I feel right now.”

Ahsoka smiled, her hand resting against his cheek affectionately. “Rex, it’s that joy that’s going to sustain us in our darkest hours, and that will be what ensures we win in the end. And of all of the people I’ve ever known in my life, you are the one most deserving to feel that.” Her eyes drifted over his shoulder to where Fives and Senna were dancing together, both of them in a fit of giggles. “I never knew Senna as well as I knew you and Anakin. I just wasn’t around her enough. But from everything Anakin told me and everything I know of you, I couldn’t be more pleased that you found each other, against all odds. And if there’s anyone that can weather what’s ahead of you, it’s the two of you.” She huffed a laugh. “She’s too stubborn to fail, and you wouldn’t know how to give up if I wrote out step-by-step instructions. You’ll have your time together, and when it comes, treasure it. Tonight especially.” She hugged him, and Rex cradled the back of her head gently.

“You were my captain, but you’re also my family. My brother. The reason I survived.” She stepped back, her eyes glossy as she smiled at him. “And there’s nothing I want more for you than the happiness I see when you and Senna are together.”

Rex hugged her again, harder this time as he rested his chin on the top of her head. “You know, you kept me alive too. And I’ll never be able to repay you enough for that. You could have left me on that Venator with Jesse and the others, and-“ his voice cracked. In all the time since Order 66 had happened, they’d never discussed it once, but now, on this night, he felt a desperation to get the words out. He cleared his throat, steeling himself against his emotions. “And if you had, I would never have blamed you. But because you didn’t leave me, I get to have this moment, Ahsoka. And for that, I’m eternally grateful.”

He felt her fingers dig into the back of his shirt slightly as they hugged one another. “You repay me by living a long and happy life, Rex Atiniir.” She smiled up at him and he placed a kiss on her forehead.

“Deal.”

A/N: It may be cheesy, but you know what? All weddings are cheesy. I stand by it. :)

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[itsthatoneidiot]

So because Hera and Omega become friends in the bad batch and im thinking abt them before s2 of tbb

It's headcanon time

Hera and Omega both thought it was going to be their last time meeting.

One day, after the events of Lothals liberation, Omega is flying the Marauder and receives a distress call from an unknown ship, once there sees a rebel ship running from the empire

She goes to help and sees a light freighter helping as well, once everything settles down, over comms Omega hails the freighter

Hera immediately recognizes Omegas voice and lands, asking her to follow

The girls reunite, sharing their adventures, Hera convinces Omega to join the rebellion and they go to Yavin 4

Words spreads quick through the base that someone named Omega joined the rebellion and Rex goes to the landing zone to see if its really her

"You've gotten old, kid."

"So have you Captain."

[kuwaiti-kid]

The Case for The Mandalorian Season 2 Casting Rumors

With Star Wars Day behind us and the looming threat of Star Wars Celebration being canceled due to COVID-19, a suspicious amount of potentially true rumors about the second season of The Mandalorian have been feeding the Sarlacc-like fandom.

If you do not like rumors which may prove to be major spoilers, turn back now. 

The Rumors

In January, two tweets appeared on Twitter from an alleged fansite leaking the full cast slate for the second season of The Mandalorian. Most people brushed it off as wishful thinking, considering it included characters like Ahsoka Tano, Iden Versio, Sabine Wren, and an unnamed character played by Temuera Morrison.

The rumors were lent credence back in March when entertainment journalist Peter Sciertta with Slashfilm was the first to break the news that Rosario Dawson was allegedly joining the cast of The Mandalorian to portray the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano. Again Sciertta provided the exclusive scoop that Katee Sackhoff, the voice of Bo-Katan in The Clone Wars, may bring her to life on screen.

Taking into consideration The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive reporting about Temuera Morrison’s franchise-return as Boba Fett (or Rex), it sounds like audiences may be looking at a Clone Wars reunion in the second season of The Mandalorian, which certainly has undoubtedly helped in the days following its series finale. But, like with anything in the Star Wars fandom, not everyone is happy. 

Shortly after the announcement of Morrison’s return, displeased fans jumped to the argument that Boba Fett should be dead at this point in the story. But is anyone ever really gone in the Star Wars universe?

Yes, we saw Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi. Still, if we’ve learned anything from watching The Mandalorian, we know that the Mandalorians are surprisingly resilient. It is certainly not outside of the realm of possibility that Boba Fett could have survived.

Especially considering that fans believed the character was already teased in the first season of the series. Remember when the mysterious figure approached the body of Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) in episode five, “The Gunslinger”? Audiences only saw the figure’s boots, but even then, fans were convinced it was a Boba Fett cameo. 

Personally, I have a lot of theories about episode five, which was written and directed by Dave Filoni himself. During the first episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Filoni and Jon Favreau discuss the throwaway moment in the episode when the Mandalorian walks past Stormtrooper helmets on spikes.

It may be a moment that truly is a throwaway visual, but it also bore a striking resemblance to a poignant moment in the series finale of The Clone Wars. Now, this may just be Filoni putting in an easter egg for his other work, or it was an intentional decision to make audiences think about the two series. This episode also took place on Tatooine — the planet with the Sarlacc pit that Boba Fett “died” in. 

It is easy to think that the introduction of characters like Ahsoka, Rex, Bo-Katan, and even Sabine Wren in the live-action series might fall under the idea of fanservice. Still, I am here to argue that it most certainly is not fanservice. Fanservice has been bandied about quite a bit in the wake of The Rise of Skywalker and the controversy surrounding the end of the Skywalker Saga.

Still, everything that involves fan favorites does not equate to fanservice. Especially not when the characters which are rumored to be appearing are already tied to existing plot points in the series. 

Sabine Wren 

When Moff Gideon ignited the Darksaber in the closing moments of the series finale of The Mandalorian fans went wild. While there is no confirmation about Sabine Wren’s appearance in The Mandalorian, many fans believe it is only a matter of time.

If you haven’t watched Star Wars: Rebels, you should rectify that immediately. Sabine is a Mandalorian and one of the wielders of the Darksaber. In fact, Sabine passed the Darksaber off to Bo-Katan, believing that she was the rightful person to lead the Mandalorians against the Empire. If the Darksaber has fallen into the wrong hands — looking at you, Gideon — this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce Sabine into the live-action canon. 

Bo-Katan Kryze 

The rumor of Bo-Katan’s arrival in The Mandalorian plot isn’t too much of a surprise. In The Clone Wars episode “Shattered,” Bo-Katan tells Ahsoka about the relic of a bygone era that they had trapped Darth Maul within.

It was a Mandalorian device that restricts Force users and allegedly the last of its kind. With only forty minutes left in The Clone Wars series, this dialogue certainly wasn’t frivolous. A lot of fans were quick to question whether this device would make a return in The Mandalorian. Especially with the internet’s favorite little Force user, The Child being a central part of the plot. 

The Mandalorians have a long and complicated history in relation to Force users. In fact, the Mandalorian-Jedi war was what rendered their homeworld Mandalore inhospitable, changing the path of the Mandalorians forever. You can understand why there’s a lot of hard feelings when it comes to Force users. The Mandalorian-Jedi war also has implications for the darksaber. The darksaber was created by Tarre Vizsla, who was the first Mandalorian inducted into the Jedi Order.

In Rebels, Fenn Rau tells Kanan the legend of the darksaber. It was kept by the Jedi Temple after Vizsla’s passing, but was stolen by members of the House Vizsla during the Mandalorian-Jedi war. From that point forward, the darksaber was passed down through the generations, even after the pacifistic New Mandalorians shifted away from their warrior origins.

Needless to say, there’s a lot of mythos behind the darksaber which has been hinted at in both Rebels and the Clone Wars lending credence to why these characters should be the ones to carry that plot. 

Darth Maul 

Do you know who else has connections to the darksaber?

Darth Maul. That’s right—everyone’s favorite bad boy Sith Lord who survived being cut in half in The Phantom Menace. In 21 BBY, Pre Vizsla, the leader of Death Watch, was in possession of the darksaber.

During this period of time, a lot was going on with the Mandalorians. Duchess Satine Kryze (Bo-Katan’s sister) was trying to lead the pacifistic branch of the Mandalorians, Darth Maul was forming the Shadow Collective which the warrior Death Watch group eventually joined, and all of this took place while the Clone Wars were underway.

Needless to say, no one was surprised when Darth Maul took the opportunity to kill Vizsla, steal the darksaber, and try to take over Mandalore. If you’ve watched The Clone Wars, then you know that Maul becomes one of Ahsoka’s prime adversaries, which makes her yet another character connected to the darksaber. 

Rex 

Sabine, Bo-Katan, and Ahsoka all have connections to the darksaber, which is already a plot point in The Mandalorian. It makes sense to bring these three women into the plot, rather than to create new characters that audiences have no emotional attachment to. Boba Fett makes sense, given that he’s probably the most well known Mandalorian in Star Wars history.

Not to mention he had some pretty awesome storylines in the expanded universe that fleshed out his on-screen presence. Without Fett, we would never have a series like The Mandalorian. But what if Morrison isn’t just playing Boba Fett?

There is a strong possibility that he might also be portraying the former Clone Trooper Rex, who — like all the clone troopers — was a clone of Jango Fett, just like Boba.

Rex also appeared on Rebels, where he was reunited with Ahsoka and involved in the plot involving the Mandalorian group The Protectors, as well as the storyline around Grand Admiral Thrawn’s pursuit of the Arc Pulse Generator (which was a terrifying device which was able to disintegrate beskar wearers). 

The Timeline 

In case you’re not familiar with the Star Wars timeline, here is a quick explanation for how much time has passed between the end of the Clone Wars and The Mandalorian. The current timeline is based on the Battle of Yavin, which is depicted in A New Hope. BBY is “Before the Battle of Yavin,” and ABY is “After the Battle of Yavin.” Easy enough, right?

The final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes place in 19 BBY and Star Wars: Rebels takes place fourteen years later between 5 BBY and 1 BBY. The Battle of Yavin takes place, starting out as year 0. A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi take place over the next four years ending in 4 ABY. The Mandalorian then takes place five years later in 9 ABY. 

Roughly thirty years have passed between the two series. 

22 – 19 BBY — Star Wars: The Clone Wars 5 – 1 BBY — Star Wars: Rebels   4 ABY — Return of the Jedi 9 ABY — The Mandalorian 

One of the other complaints surrounding certain characters appearing in The Mandalorian is their ages. But with the rumored casting choices and the timeline, it seems likely that the characters would appear accurate for their ages. 

Ahsoka was in her 30s when she appeared in Rebels, meaning she would likely be in her late-40s. Bo-Katan’s age was never confirmed in The Clone Wars, but her older sister was a peer of Obi-Wan’s. She was likely in her mid-20s during the Siege of Mandalore, making her closer to 50.

Sabine was born in 21 BBY, so she would likely be in her late 30s. Rex is the only one who might not still be alive. While he was created in 32 BBY, clones were created to age faster. In Rebels, he appeared to physically resemble someone in their 60s, suggesting that he might be somewhere in his 70s if he appeared in The Mandalorian. 

The Bottom Line 

We likely won’t find out if the casting rumors are true until later in the summer. Still, there’s definitely a strong case for the fact that we will see some of our favorite animated characters in live-action this October.

Sam Witwer, the voice of Darth Maul in The Clone Wars, recently teased that the new season would be mind-blowing. Rosario Dawson tweeted about fans wanting her to play Ahsoka Tano. But with Deadline’s confirmation about Sackhoff joining the cast, it seems like theories may just become a reality. 

The Mandalorian season two premieres in October only on Disney+. 

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[tending-the-hearth]

@happycreator3 ok yes, so now let's look at it from that pov:

they still see the light. there's a sea surge, because it's a massive shockwave, but the batch immediately knows that something major has happened.

they get onto the Marauder, Echo already frantically reaching for the comm that he shares with Rex, but none of his messages are going through, and it's just a waiting game for all of them to get to Yavin 4.

the best part of this would be that it takes the Batch approximately the same amount of time as Luke + co. to get to Yavin 4, so they all sort of end up arriving at the same time.

while waiting, Rex and Ahsoka have been clinging to each other. Cody and Wolffe are trying to help them, but they're heartbroken themselves (Cody and Wolffe are still alive LEAVE ME ALONE TO HOPE), so it's not one of them who sees the Marauder first.

It's Hera.

Hera who's still mourning the loss of her husband and the boy who was her son in everything but blood, but who sees the faces of the men and girl who saved her family, and can't resist calling out to Omega, drawing the attention of everyone in the hanger.

As the two are reuniting, Rex, Ahsoka, Cody, and Wolffe just come barreling through, and Rex nearly passes out when he sees Echo, perfectly fine, and he all but tackles his vod'ika in a hug so tight it feels like something's about to break.

and maybe that's when Echo looks over Rex's shoulder, and sees a boy with his general's eyes, and a girl with a familiar senator's smile, and thinks that maybe, just maybe, things are going to turn out alright.

to whoever first decided to connect pabu to scariff i hope you know i'm now living in constant fear because can you IMAGINE?

the batch finally living away from war, maybe echo's planning on going to join up with rex and ahsoka, see what he can offer in ways of intelligence before officially stepping away and retiring for good, maybe tech and phee have their own little house a little ways down from the rest of the batch, maybe crosshair and wrecker have traded their droid count competition for how much fish they can catch when they go out in the afternoons.

maybe omega's finally started calling hunter her buir (let's be honest, she started doing that years before), hunter's relaxing, just taking in the feeling of being surrounded by his family, not having to stress over keeping them all safe, and just having everyone he loves happy and healthy.

but then he feels it.

a tremor, not unlike the ones the batch has come to be used to in their home.

in the distance, it looks like a sunrise. which wouldn't be unusual, except for the fact that it's midday, and they've been feeling the sun's rays on their shoulders for the first half of their family day.

hunter knows something is wrong. feels it in his bones, especially as he watches the waves of water approaching the island. moving too quickly for it to be a sea surge.

briefly, each of the batch looks up, wondering if they can get to the now barely functioning Marauder in time.

but something whispers to them that it won't work, that it's time.

their luck has run out.

by some miracle, they're all together when it happens.

wrecker pulls omega into the center of their huddle. echo tucks crosshair between himself and hunter, and tech grabs onto wrecker's arm. huddled together as a team, a family, one final time, sharing meaningful glances filled with emotions that there isn't enough time to speak about.

they hold one another as the burning light encompasses their home, their paradise.

as the rebel alliance gets word that the plans for the death star have been successfully transferred, amongst the cheers and bittersweet celebrations, rex feels the pit in his stomach form. the familiar, horrible ache that he thought was finished for good.

ahsoka feels it too, feels one of the last bright spots of blue in the force flicker out, feels the life of one of her brothers disappear, and she can't do anything but reach out to rex as he falls to his knees, mourning the loss of his last boy in blue, the loss of his ey'ika, the loss of his brothers.