#12 days of bad Batchmas

[danceswithsporks]

On the 5th day of Batchmas I have to all of yoooouuu

Snowflakes

I’ve decided to make little ficlets leading up until our boys get back from their super secret spy mission…err season 2.

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

As this is an 18+ blog there may sometimes be adult content. DNI if you are a minor!

“Hey, what are you doing out here alone?” The crunching sound of boots in the snow filled the crisp night air of the uncharted snow planet they'd rendezvoused on. Zirena stepped next to Echo and looked at him. “Doesn’t all that metal make you cold?” She poked a pink gloves hand at his head.

“Just thinking.” He playfully nudged her back before staring back at the star filled sky. Streaks of blue, purple, pink and gold covered the sky in ribbons of Aurora Borealis.

Zirena leaned her head to the side and rested it on his shoulder. “What are you thinking about?” How long had it been since she’d had some quiet time like this with her dearest friend?

“Everything that’s led us to this. Standing on this frozen planet, you with a padawan and a fiancé. Me looking like this.” Motioning with his hand he pointed to her hand that would have the ring in it as well as himself. “It’s just mind blowing how fast everything changed once you joined us.”

Moving her head, she looked up at him. “That’s a compliment right?”

Echo nodded before pulling her back into him. “Of course. It’s just hard to believe I guess. If you hadn’t joined us then maybe I wouldn’t have been taken. Which meant I wouldn’t have joined the batch.”

“Do you regret joining them?” If he said yes then maybe he could come back to Coruscant with her?

“Mmm, I kinda did in the beginning. I missed you, missed Fives and the crew. But I found something here. I found a closer bond than I expected. I’ve had more adventures than I thought possible. Plus, I’ve been able to help you so much more.” Leaning over he kissed the top of her head.

Her eyes closed at the feeling and she hummed softly. “I have seen you a lot more lately.” At least she was seeing one of her boys frequently. “It’s still so weird to go back to the Resolute and you not be there. Fives misses you fiercely.” Surprisingly everyone missed him.

“I talked to Rex the other day. He said Fives could come train with us for a bit.” Echos hand rubbed her arm gently. The padding of her jacket moving back and forth.

Zirena chuckled at the news. “ Oh I bet Crosshair is going to love that.” Knowing the sniper, he’d start bitching two weeks prior.

“Oh he’s already cranky. But he’ll get over it.” It had taken some time, but Echo had finally learned to tune Cross out whenever he got cranky.

“I wanna know everything when that happens, pictures included please.” She elbowed him gently before looking across the pristine snow. “Hey, remember what we used to do in my room on the Resolute?”

Echo raised an eyebrow in thought. “Debate?”

Rolling her eyes, Zirena stepped away from him and held her hand out. “No silly, how we used to practice dancing.” She’d helped him update his dance moves for 79’s. Which everyone was thankful for.

How could he forget such great memories? The closest he’d ever get to holding her that close was during those sessions. She found it relaxing and fun, he found it the closest to heaven possible. “I almost forgot.” Liar.

“Well let’s see if you atleast remember some of the moves.” She led him a little farther out into the snow, holding his hand tightly.

“W-wait. Zee.” He hadnt done this with her since he’d been changed. How could he hold her the same way? Or dip her? Caramel eyes watched as she stopped and turned to look at him, snowflakes falling onto her as a light dusting began. He inhaled slowly at the sight of her, the way she smiled brightly at him and the snowflakes rested on her eyelashes.

“What’s up? Scared to dance?” She smirked at him with a giggle. “I’m sure you won’t step on me again.” She raised her boot towards him. “These heels finally get me close to your height.”

He couldn’t tell her that he was self conscious about how he looked now. They’d discuss this so many times already and every step she’d reassured him that it didn’t matter how he looked. But at the end of the day it kinda did. How could he hold her the right way when they danced? His scomp was probably freezing, what if it was too cold for her? Or worse! What if it froze to her somehow? But the way those emerald orbs stared at him filled with happiness and joy, he couldn’t say anything. “Is Omega asleep?”

Well that was out of nowhere. “Uh yeah. Her and Cal are curled up under Techs pilot seat. BD is watching them.” Or more likely sleeping as well. “Everyone’s asleep so don’t worry. They won’t notice you stepping on me.” She playfully stuck her tongue out to him before pulling him towards her. “Now come on, let’s see what you remember.”

Echo swallowed carefully as she pulled him into her and placed his hand on her waist. “Which one?”

Zirena hummed in thought as they simply swayed for a moment. “Oh! How about the one we were working on? Right before Chandrila?”

It took Echo a moment to remember before he nodded. “What about the music?”

Zirena tapped her temple before tapping his. “All we need is here.”

“Can you at least hum the beginning?”

“Of course.” Her soft hum began as the sound of their crunching boots echoed around them.

Echo held her hand carefully as they stepped away from each other then forward. The simple steps were repeated once more before Echo twirled her under his arm. He swallowed as her hair whipped through the air and she was pulled back into him. An easy foxtrot box step began and the two spun for a while in the falling snow. He knew what would come at the end of this, the dip that he adored so much. “Zee, how do I?”

“Don’t worry about it. Just do it.” She wasn’t stupid, she knew that the dip would come and with his shorter arm he may be worried about pulling it off. But she’s already planned for it.

Echo spun her out one more time before carefully bringing her back in. His scomp went under her to try and support her but he found it unnecessary. Her hand raised and she used the force to support her, a satisfied smile on her face. Snowflakes landed on her red cheeks and he watched as they melted from her warmth. He’d missed this and a part of him wondered if she’d missed it as well.

“I missed this.” Zirena smiled at him as she stood back up. “I forgot how good of a dancer you actually are. Once you figured it out of course.”

“Thank you, Zee.” The words had escaped before he could stop them.

Zirena gave him a confused look as she tried to figure out what for. “For what?”

No point in hiding it from her. “For making me feel normal again.”

What did he mean ‘normal’? “You are normal, Echo.”

“No, I’m not. I have a scomp for a hand, metal in my head and throughout my body. I’m lighter than my brothers and I don’t sleep as well as I used to.” He placed a hand on her cheek gently. “But for the first time in a long time. I feel normal.”

She wasn’t sure how many times they’d need to have this conversation, but she’d be there for him every single time. Resting her head into his hand, she sighed softly. “Anytime, Echo. Whenever you need to feel normal. Just give me a call.” Reaching up she took his hand and placed a kiss on the palm. “Now, up for another dance?”

Echo chuckled and nodded. “Yeah.”

From the window of the Marauder, Cal and Omega watched the two spin in the snow while BD recorded the two.

“Grownups are weird. Why are they dancing in the snow?” Omega tilted her head to the side as she watched Zirena giggle as Echo almost dropped her.

Cal simply shrugged. “My Master is weirder than most. But she’s fun.” He watched the smile on her face, feeling the happiness she felt through the force. It was the first time he’d felt this level of happiness from her since she came back from Kamino. “Wanna try?”

Omega turned and smiled at him. “I was hoping you’d ask.”

Zirena chuckled suddenly as she felt Cals happiness spike. “I think we have an audience.” She tilted her head towards the ramp of the ship. In the glow of the ship lights, Cal and Omega tried to copy their movements.

Echo followed her gaze and smirked. “Does Cal have a crush on her?”

“If he didn’t before, he does now.”

[danceswithsporks]

On the 8th day of Batchmas I gave to all of yooouuuu!!

Bad pick up liiiinneees! (And a good one)

I’ve decided to post little snippets up until our boys finish cleaning their guns…errr season 2

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

Day 8 of the 12 days of Bad Batchmas- Bad pickup lines!(and a good one)

“You call that a pick up line? As if.” A sultry Twi’lek in a red glitter dress scoffed and walked away from Kix. Unimpressed by his lines. Just because she was in a clone bar didn’t mean she’d hook up with any clone.

A group “oh!” Came from his fellow vod in the corner booth. They’d all seen the failure that was his pick up attempt.

Dejectedly, the medic made his way back to the table. Accepting a shot glass that was passed to him. “Not another word.”

“What exactly did you say?” Echo smirked as he leaned back in the booth. Glad to finally be spending time with his brothers. It had been quite some time.

Kix sighed as he repeated the pickup line. “ I asked her if she could take me to a medic because I broke my leg falling for her.”

The group of clones all broke out in loud laughter. Some visibly cringing at the horrible line.

“It’s amazing that it didn't work.” A beautiful voice made the group go silent. Zirena stood behind Kix on the arm of Rex. A short black dress stopped just below her ass and her five oh first blue stilettos clicked across the floor as she playfully waited for all of them to stop staring at her. “Boys” she snapped at all of them to draw their attention. “My eyes are up here.” She knew the cut of her dress was distracting, it made her breasts look massive. Which was why Rex picked it for her. He loved showing her off and she loved being shown off.

While it was true she belonged to Rex, she was also the jewel of the GAR. All the men at the booth took her in slowly, enjoying every delicious curve on her. Zirena chuckled once more before walking over to Kix and running a painted nail under his chin. Bending over slowly, Rex watched as she teased the poor medic.

“A woman doesn’t want a cheesy pick-up line. They want to be swept off their feet by heroic soldiers.” Standing back up she watched as Kix picked his jaw up off the floor. “100 credits to the first clone to pick up a date.”

All the men suddenly stared at her in surprise. Was she being serious? Rex chuckled as he motioned for Echo and Fives to move so they could sit down. “Rules, Kar’ta.”

“Ah, right. You get one shot each. Once you get struck down, return to the table and buy a round.” Smiling as Echo offered his hand to assist her in sliding in, she watched as the others slowly filed out.

“What if none of us succeed?” Jesse crossed his arms already loving this bet. He’d easily win it.

Zirena smirked as she sipped at her drink. “Then I’ll show you boys how to truly pick someone up.” Winking, she motioned for Kix to slide next to her other side. “Good luck.”

-*-

One by one each of her boys made their way back to the table, no number or date in hand.

Jesse was the first to strike out. Failing with “do you believe in love at first sight? Or should I walk by you again?” A line that had earned him a laugh, but nothing more.

Next would be Fives, a splash of alcohol to the face over “If I make a spice joke will you let me cumin you?” Even Zirena had slapped him on that one.

Sweet Tup was next and though his line was cute, the woman was already seeing someone. When he returned, Zirena had sweetly asked him what he’d said. “I’m confused. Someone said happiness starts with an ‘h’ , but mine seems to start with ‘u’.”

Rex watched as Zirena swooned at that and he had to admit, it was good. He watched as more shots were placed on their table by the bartender. A woman that even Zirena had stated was gorgeous. “Only two left. Wrecker and Echo.”

Zirena hummed as the warmth of her whiskey shot went down her throat. “I wager Echo will win.” Her best friend was sweet and funny. Women loved that, if they could get past the metal.

The Captain chuckled as his fingers traced little circles against her deliciously thick thighs. “I believe Wrecker will be our surprise victor.”

“Are you thinking of a wager, my love?” Zirenas fingers walked up her fiancés chest slowly.

“Indeed. If I’m right, then you do that thing I like later tonight.” He watched as she smirked slyly.

“Mmm, and if I win. You do that thing I adore.” With a giggle she felt Rex kiss her cheek. Their bet was set.

It didn’t take long for Echo to return to the table. A defeat under his belt. He’d actually been having a great conversation with a beautiful Twi’lek when another, buffer clone had interrupted them. He didn’t stand a chance then. Kix sweetly moved so Echo could sit next to Zirena where she placed a loving pat on his hand. When asked what had gotten him that far, he happily proclaimed. “ I was wondering if you had an extra heart? Because you stole mine.”

An “awww” came from Zirena as she passed him a drink. “With this adorable face, how could she say no?”

“Easy when that size man comes sweeping in.” Fives pointed towards the clone in question. Though he couldn’t see what was so great.

Everyone watched the final contestant as he patiently waited at the bar. It took a while, during which the table received more rounds. Some they hadn’t even ordered but were courtesy of some shinys trying to hit on Zirena. She made sure to thank them before kissing Rex. Finally, after almost thirty minutes of waiting, Wrecker returned.

“Strike out too?” Fives watched as the large clone sat down with a satisfied thud.

“Nope.” Rex held up his communicator to show the bartender's number. Looking over his shoulder to her, he winked and she smiled.

“How?!?” Jesse was flabbergasted that Wrecker out of all of them won.

“She asked what I wanted. I simply told her that the only thing that would quench my thirst was her sitting on my face.” Wrecker shrugged happily as he took his own shot.

Zirena loudly choked on her own drink at his words. She didn’t know Wrecker had that side to him. Rexs hand slapped her back a few times trying to help clear her throat. “Fuck.” Reaching into her bag she pulled out a hundred credits and passed them to the clone. “You defensively deserve those.”

Wrecker smiled victoriously as he pocketed the winnings. He’d have to tell Crosshair that it actually worked once he went back to the ship. Which from the way the bartender had smiled and looked at him? Wouldn’t be until the next evening.

[danceswithsporks]

On the (late) 6th day of Bad Batchmas I have to all of you!!!

Awkward conversations!

I’ve decided to post little snippets as we wait for the boys to get back from tour…err season 2!

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

AFAB peeps I’m sure this one will hit home with a lot of ya! I remember my dad having to give me this talk so I couldn’t resist having the batch give Omega the talk!

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Bad Batchmas- Awkward Conversation.

Ok so this was actually really difficult to tackle. As we don’t have a canonic age for Omega it makes certain topics difficult to figure out. I’ve seen ages from 10-14, some even younger. But as a lot of ppl believe she was made at the same time as Boba, who is between 10-13 during the bad batch. I’m gonna say she’s 13. So. Take that with a grain of salt.

“Has Omega seemed a bit more on edge lately?” Echo watched as the young girl threw her datapad down onto her bed in annoyance. Over the last few days she seemed more emotional and irritable than usual.

Tech looked at his brother and nodded “Indeed, she was quite cross with me earlier when I bumped into her” Usually she’d laugh it off and continue on. But this time she snapped at him about always being in the way.

Echo made a face at the information, it wasn’t like her to behave like that. Maybe he should talk to her? “What does Hunter think?”

“Hunter has been keeping a relatively large birth from her lately. Something about her not smelling right.” Tapping at his datapad, Tech tried to search for any kind of information. Female adolescents weren’t exactly any of their strong suits.

“What?” None of this was making sense. “Maybe we could call someone? Maybe Nala Se? Or Zirena?” Omega traveling with them had been the Jedis' idea. Maybe she could give them information?

“I fear contacting Nala Se may end up backfiring on us. She may believe we are incapable of taking care of Omega and request that we return her.” While things were decidedly difficult with a child on board, Tech was beginning to enjoy her curiosity. Having to return her to Kamino would be heartbreaking for all of them.

Pulling out his datapad, Echo quickly typed in Zirenas information and called her.

After a few rings the call connected and the Jedis' happy face filled the screen. “Echo! This is a surprise. Is everything ok?”

He could see the darkness around her and the sleepy look in her eyes. The thought of what time it was on Coruscant hadn’t even crossed his mind. “For the most part. I didn’t realize how late it was, I can call ya later.”

Zirena waved her hand to him sleepily. “Need to get up soon anyway. What’s going on?” Beside her a warm pair of arms wrapped around her waist and held her tightly as the owner of them slept soundly. Rex could sleep through anything when he was on shore leave. It would take a bomb going off to wake him, maybe.

“Well, somethings going on with Omega and it’s putting everyone on edge.” Crosshair was literally camping outside the ship just to avoid her. They’d been on this uncharted planet for a week now because everyone was concerned about her being too cramped up.

“I’m gonna need more than that, Echo.” She wiggled slightly as she felt Rexs leg wrap around hers. So possessive in his sleep.

Where did he even begin! “She’s snapping at everyone over the smallest things. She’s extra emotional, especially over things she normally wouldn’t be. Tech bumped into her in an accident the other day and she nearly took his head off.”

“What’s Hunter think?” Zirena had a small feeling she might know what was going on, but she’d need more information.

Echo sighed. “That’s just it. He’s avoiding her like she stepped on Bantha shit and sat in the sun for a week. Something about her smelling weird.”

Zirena chuckled softly. “Echo? How old is Omega?”

“13 standard years.” Techs voice chimed in as he moved next to his brother. “Though I suppose she’ll be turning 14 soon.”

“Ah. That explains it all then.” She watched as they both raised eyebrows to her. With a sigh she tapped the screen and sent a few files to Tech. “Omega is hitting puberty. I’d put credits down that she’s about to start her menstrual cycle.”

“What!” It was so obvious but still! Echo wasn’t sure why he was so surprised. It was bound to happen sometime, maybe he hoped it never would?

“Omegas not a girl anymore, she’s a young woman now.” Beside her she heard a sleepy chuckle. Nudging Rex, she continued. “ With the combined knowledge of you both, I’m surprised you didn’t figure this out. What did you think was going to happen when you took a girl onto the ship?”

Hearing his datapad go off, Tech pulled it out and looked over the files he’d been sent. So much information to learn. “I guess we just didn’t want to think it would happen?” Every 28-30 standard days? For almost a week?

“They should call Nala Se and see if she had the talk with the kid.” Rex opened his eyes sleepily before placing a kiss to Zirenas shoulder.

“He’s right. That’s going to be the first thing you guys do. If she didn’t…well” Zirena made an awkward face to them both.

“Don’t say it.” Echo groaned at the possibility. “Can’t you talk to her about it?” He gave the Jedi his best pleading eyes.

“While this is a talk that’s easier between women.” Shaak Ti had given Zirena the talk. “You guys are the ones that will be dealing with it all the time. It’s best you educate yourselves and her. This awkwardness will pass but only if you guys move past it first.” Yawning slightly, she felt Rex squeeze her close.

Echo wanted to die. He really wasn’t trained for this, where was Kix when they needed him? “Any advice?”

Reaching over and taking the datapad from his fiancé, Rex looked at Echo. “Buy lots of chocolate.”

“Morning, Captain. Sorry for waking you.” Great, He’d interrupted their rare alone time. This was one of those times Echo really wished he was like a droid and could just turn himself off.

An annoyed cough came from Zirena before the camera was turned back to her. “Ha.ha. Not. Funny.”

“Am I wrong?” Zirena was a demon during her time of the month. The only thing that seemed to calm her was chocolate and manta mix. And sex, but that was obviously not something Omega should be doing at that age.

“No.” A face was made before Zirena yawned. “Don’t know where you boys are right now. But I recommend finding the closest place to get supplies for her. I’ll send you my list. But know each person is different.”

“Thanks, Zee. You should get back to sleep.” Echo nodded to her and watched as she closed her eyes.

“Already almost there. Call me if you need me.”

-*-

“Hey Hunter?” Echo approached the leader of their group. The man had taken to ‘surveying’ the area to avoid Omega. “Just finished a call with Nala Se. she didn’t have that talk with Omega because she honestly expected her not to have…ya know.”

Hunter groaned before burying his face into his hands. This was not happening. “So what’s the next step? Can Nala Se do that talk? Or Commander Ka’ve?” Or literally anyone else.

Echo shook his head. “Zee says we need to do it since we’ll be with her most of the time. Nala Se wants us to bring her back to Kamino to do some observation and testing.”

Well that was out of the question. The last thing he wanted to do was bring the poor girl back to Kamino after fighting so hard to get her allowed to travel with them. “So all that’s left is us then?”

“Yup.” Rubbing the back of his head, Echo nodded. “Zee recommends we do it as a group. So we’re all on the same page.”

“Alright.” None of this was something Hunter expected to have to do. But here he was. “Let’s gather everyone.”

“Just waiting on you, sir.” Motioning towards the Marauder, Echo waited for Hunter to head in.

-*-

“Omega, what you’re going through is perfectly natural. As you age, your body will begin to change. To mature. Chemicals and hormones writhing your body are facilitating the change that now makes you a woman instead of a child.” Tech rambled as he looked at his datapad, rather than at the young girl.

Beside him, Echo was currently rolling his eyes. One of the main things Zirena had told them was not to ramble off facts. Maybe it was just how the clone dealt with nerves? He could see the confusion in Omegas eyes, the poor child wasn’t following any of this. “What Tech is trying to say.” His scomp was placed on the other clones shoulder. “Is that you’re experiencing something called a menstrual cycle. Some call it a period or time of the month. All human woman experience it.”

“During that time your emotions can become a bit more erratic, you’ll feel different for about a week or so. Plus there’s gonna be…bleeding.” Hunter watched as the girl's eyes went wide.

“Bleeding! For a week!” What? Nala Se hadn’t told her about any of this! “Why? How often?”

Tech easily looked up at the girl. “You’ll experience this once every 28 to 30 days for the next forty or so standard years.”

“What!” No no no, this couldn’t be happening. “But WHY?”

Hunter raised his hands quickly to her, trying to calm her. “It means you’re becoming a woman. You’re not a child anymore. You’ll one day be able to have children now.”

“Children? Does that mean I have to have sex?” Omegas cheeks flared at the thought.

“No! I mean yes. But not anytime soon! How do you know what sex is?” Echo felt a headache coming on. He couldn’t handle this.

“The clones on Kamino talk about it all the time. They don’t think I’m listening, but I hear them. That’s how normal people are born, isn’t it?” She understood the basics of sex. But never had she thought she’d be discussing this with them!

Crosshair snorted as he listened to her speak. “Surprised you don’t know a lot more.” He’d heard the men on Kamino speak. Hell, he said some things not good for small ears.

“We’re getting off track here.” Sex talk later, period talk now. “What we’re saying is that this is all normal for you to go through and we’re here to help however we can.”

“Do you guys go through this too?” Her eyes looked before all the men who shook their heads carefully.

Tech passed his datapad to Omega so she could look at the research he’d done. “Afraid this is mainly something females go through.”

Omegas eyes scanned the information quickly. Cramps? Smells? Cravings? Bleeding? Her eyes shifted to Hunter. “Can you smell me?” When the clone nodded slowly, she screamed in embarrassment. She was ready to cry and die.

-*-

Two hours later, Omega sat in her bed still trying to process everything. She was changing, would this mean they’d send her back to Kamino? Brown eyes shook as a few tears began to fall. She hated this, all of it. Why did she have to go through this? Why didn’t Nala Se warn her?

“Hey kid?” Echo looked up at her carefully. “Have someone here that I think might help ya.” Passing his datapad over to Omega, he watched as she wiped a few tears away.

On the datapad was Zirena waiting to speak to the girl. Echo and the boys had called her after their little meeting to let her know how it went. Which decidedly wasn’t good. “Hey Omega. Let’s chat?”

Omega looked to Echo who raised his arms up and quickly left the area. Once she was sure they were alone, she finally spoke. “Do you go through this?”

Zirena nodded. “I do and I remember how I felt the first time it happened. It’s scary, isn’t it?”

“Why do we have to go through this? It’s weird and gross.” Little hands carefully rubbed one of her arms. She felt so self conscious now.

“Honestly, if I had that answer I’d tell you. Men go through puberty on the inside. We have more physical signs.” Zirena felt for the poor child. She didn’t have any human females to talk to about these kinds of things. “Do you have any questions? Perhaps I can help you?”

Omega had a list the size of Kamino filled with questions. “How much time do you have?” She knew the Jedi was a busy woman, she didn’t want to take up all of her time.

“Free all night. Once the guys called I cleared my schedule.” Picking up a glass she sipped at the wine slowly, thankful that Cal would get this talk from someone in the temple.

“They all called you?”

Zirena smiled softly, feeling a motherly instinct taking over. “Of course they did, Omega. They all care about you. They’re just not sure how to approach all of this. Which isn’t surprising really, men are hopeless with stuff like this. But they’ll do their best.”

That made her feel so much better than she expected. “So they won’t send me back to Kamino?”

“If they try to, I'll beat them up for ya and take you with me. I always wanted a little sister.” Zirena winked at the girl, earning a laugh from her. “I’ve told them to bring you to Coruscant so we can have some girl talk. Think you’re up for that? I’ll be able to explain things a bit easier in person.”

Omega smiled excitedly at the prospect of finally going to Coruscant. “That sounds awesome!”

“Perfect. For now though, ask any questions you may have?”

-*-

Outside the Maurader, all five clones stood in a circle together. They could do this, right? Raise a young woman on their ship? Handle her mood swings?

Echo sighed as he looked at all of them. “Anyone have any chocolate hidden away?”

[danceswithsporks]

On the 1st day of Bad Batchmas I gave to all of yooouuuu!!!

Omega in a Tree!!

I’ve decided to write little snippets up until our boys return from war! Err…Season 2 arrives.

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

12 Days of Bad Batchmas Day 1- Omega in a Tree

“Hunter?” Omegas darling eyes turned towards the long haired clone. “Do you ever regret taking me with you?”

Hunter looked out over the vast forest below them. He and Omega had climbed the tallest tree they could find to keep lookout while Tech and Echo fixed the Marauder. Wrecker was out in the woods searching for something, though he wouldn’t tell Omega what. As for Crosshair, well he was somewhere avoiding the small clone. Omegas question had caught him by surprise, slowly his gaze shifted back to the little girl. “Why would you ask something like that?”

A punishment? Now who would think something like that? “Omega? Do you think it’s a punishment to be with us? After all, we’re the defective clones.”

“Not at all.” Omega smiled at her brother, father figure? She didn’t care honestly. They were her family. “You didn’t answer my question.” Leaning against his arm, she looked back towards the now setting sun.

“Come down, and we’ll all answer the question.” Hunter nudged her before moving to climb down. Omega smiled brightly and nodded. “Climbing down or are ya gonna be a backpack?”

A bell filled laugh came from the blonde as she reached out to Hunter. “Should take advantage of this for as long as I can, shouldn’t I?”

“We’ll always figure out a way to carry ya, kid.”

-*-

“There’s my favorite sister!” Wrecker crosses the space between the ship and Omega in four easy steps. His bag arms scooped the girl up easily before placing her on his shoulder.

Another delighted laugh came from Omega as she was lifted like a feather. “Wrecker, I’m your only sister!” Her caramel eyes lit up as she was carried back to the others.

“What took you two so long?” Tech tapped at his datapad quickly before looking back to Omega. This had been a good idea, to take her in. He’d have to let Zirena know.

“Omega had a question for all of us.” Crossing his broad arms, Hunter nodded to the girl to ask her question once more.

“Do you guys regret taking me with you?” Her eyes shifted between all of her brothers. She expected Echo to reassure her, Wrecker to make a joke, Tech to give her some facts, Crosshair to remain silent and Hunter to say something caring. She knew her family like the back of her hand.

“In the beginning you were a nuisance.” Crosshair chewed his toothpick, all eyes turning to the sniper quickly. “Now though.” He crossed the space between them, the toothpick now between his fingers. “Now you’re more of a bother.”

Omega watched as a rare smirk appeared on his lips. “Is a bother better than a nuisance?” It was hard to figure out.

“Much better.” Wrecker reached up and tapped her nose. “Now, wanna see what we’ve been up to?”

“I thought you were fixing the ship?” Her eyes scanned the group as they all smiled, except for Crosshair. But a smirk and a shift of his toothpick would be enough.

“Had to pick up something.” Echo stepped over towards the ship and tapped the panel for the door to open. “Or someone.”

“Someone?” Her eyes looked to the ship and a large smile passed her lips. “Cal!” Wreckers large hands wrapped around her waist and placed her down. She quickly ran towards the young padawan and hugged him tightly. “What are you doing here?”

Cal hugged Omega back excitedly as BD chirped from his shoulder. “Captain Howzer got called to Ryloth. So my Master arranged for you guys to take me to her!”

“Cal will be with us for about a week. Promised Zirena that we’d show him the ropes.” Echo winked at the two kids. “Think we can handle that?”

A mischievous grin crossed Omegas lips as so many wonderful ideas came to mind. “Definetly.” Grabbing Cals hand she pulled him towards the forest. “Let’s start with climbing a tree.”

Cal laughed as he followed behind Omega, BD hot on their heels. “I know how to climb a tree, Mega!”

Omega stopped dead in her tracks before looking back to Cal. “Without using the force?”

“Oh. No.” Now that he thought about it, he didn’t know how to do too much without using the force.

“Perfect!” Grabbing his hand once more she led him back to the tree from earlier.

Hunter visibly winced as Cal tripped while chasing after Omega. “Think we can handle a Jedi and Omega?” If Cal got hurt Zirena would kill him.

Echo sighed as he rubbed his scomp against his head. “Well, we’ll find out soon enough. Won’t we. Besides, if it comes down to it, I have Zirena on speed dial.”

An exhausted sigh came from the leader. “Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.”

-*-

Cal and Omega sat in a tree overlooking the vast forest below. The sun had set and a golden moon now rested in the sky. Their dinner had been brought to them and as each one finished their drinks, Cal asked a question he had been thinking about. “Do you ever regret going with them?”

Omega shook her blonde locks as a happy smile graced her lips. “Nah, they're my family. How could I ever regret that?”

“Even Crosshair?” Cal could sense the sniper somewhere nearby, watching them no doubt.

A shrug came from her, the smile still there. “Even Cross. He started out as a nuisance but now he’s just a bother.”

“A brother that bothers?”

“Yes, a brother that bothers.”

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On the second day of Bad Batchmas I gave to all of yooouuuu!!

Tech loosing his gloooooves!

I’ve decided to write little snippets as we wait for the boys to return from getting milk. Err…Season 2.

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

Day 2 of the 12 days of Bad Batchmas: Tech looses his gloves.

“You checked the training room?” Zirena sat on one of the tables in the guys barracks. Watching the analytical clone rip the place apart in search of his gloves.

“Yes.”

“The showers?”

“Yes.”

“Marauder?”

“Of course.”

Tipping her head from side to side in thought, Zirena tried to think of where else the gloves could be. “Laundry room?”

An annoyed sigh came from Tech as he closed Wreckers trunk. “First place.”

“Oh.” Well she was honestly out of ideas at this point. “Guess that means we just have to get you new ones.” Jumping off the table, the Jedi walked over to Tech before stretching. “Sounds like a trip to Coruscant is in order.” Thanks to Padme, she’d really developed a taste for shopping.

Tech didn’t exactly like the idea of just giving up on finding them. He made a face to Zirena as she picked up her robe and pulled it on. “Perhaps we should look through everything once more?”

“Tech. We’ve checked three times now. They’re not here.” Shrugging, she picked up his datapad and passed it to him. “I came back here for us to update BD together. I only have today to do that. We can get you new gloves.”

In his panic to find his gloves, he’d completely forgotten why Zirena was even there. How much time had they wasted looking for them? Taking the datapad from her he checked and groaned. He’d wasted over four hours looking. “I don’t exactly get paid as nicely as you do, Representative. I’d much rather find those gloves before using a large portion of my pay for a new pair.”

“I’ll get them. Count them as a thank you for teaching me how to do BDs maintenance myself.” Credits were surprisingly no longer an issue for her and she really didn’t mind spending said money on her friends.

“I guess that would be acceptable.” Chewing his lip as he followed her out of the room, Tech found that he couldn’t stop from thinking about the gloves.

-*-

“I’m really excited to try this Zipline upgrade! We could try that wire that goes between this platform and platform 3?” Zirena couldn’t stop the giggle coming from her. “Just don’t tell Rex.”

“Uh huh.”

Zirena stopped and looked at him, was he even listening? “Yeah I figured I could do it naked, give everyone a good show.”

Tech continued to look through his datapad for any clue as to where he may have left the gloves. “Sounds fun.”

“Yeah and whoever catches me, I’ll fuck.” Now she waited to see if he caught what she said.

“That a great ide-“ Tech looked up at Zirena in utter shock of what she had said. “What?”

“Took you long enough.” Crossing her arms, she waited for an explanation.

“Sorry, it seems I was lost in thought.” The way she was looking at him let him know that she had been joking.

“The gloves?” When he nodded to her, she sighed softly. “Tell me why these gloves are so important?” She’d never seen any of the others this worried over gloves.

“When I was still a cadet, I always left my gloves in odd places. The training room, the droid maintenance hatch, even the refresher.” Smiling at the memory coming forward, he continued to speak. “General Shaak Ti was constantly getting requisition forms from me for new gloves. I guess I hit my limit at some point because she approached me one day with a gift. Inside was a pair of gloves unlike the others.”

“The gloves you lost?”

Tech nodded as they continued down the hallway. “You may have noticed they feel different from the others, and weigh differently as well. That’s because they’re made out of a non conductive material that protects my hands from shocks. They’re also made to breathe so my hands don’t become sweaty. They had to have set her back by a lot.”

“That’s sweet of her to buy you gloves though.” Master Shaak Ti was always kind like that. She looked out for everyone and cared deeply.

“It was. I’ve always been careful about placing them down. I don’t wish to lose them since they hold so much value to me.” Losing them would be like losing a dear friend. Not many clones received gifts from the Togruta Jedi Master.

Zirena stopped outside her suite door and began to put in her code. “I’m sure they’ll turn up soon. Usually these things appear when you stop looking for them.”

Perhaps she was right. Perhaps it would be wise to take a break and look later. “You’re right. For now, let’s take a look at the droid.”

The sound of her door sliding open filled the room and for a moment it was silent and dark. Then the lights flipped on and BD stood on the kitchen island. A little box was in front of him and the droid happily whistled at the sight of Tech. “Surprise!” Zirenas bright smile filled the room as other came out of hiding.

“W-what?” Tech looked at his brothers as they smiled or smirked at him. Cross sat in the windowsill watching the group while Hunter, Echo, Rex, and Wrecker approached the two.

“It’s a surprise party! For you!” Omega bounced excitedly on the couch, a bar of Chandrilian chocolate in her hand.

How much candy had she had? The poor child looked like her eyes would bust out of her skull. “For me? Why?”

“To thank you for everything you do for us.” Zirena smiled as she carried the box over to Tech, BD on her shoulder whistling a tune.

“You keep our gear constantly upgraded with the latest tech. The ship is always running at her best.” Hunter placed a proud hand on his brother's shoulder.

“Don’t forget all the cool stuff he makes us!” Wrecker grabbed Omega right before she dove off the couch. “Woah, maybe you should cut back on the sugar.”

Zirenas laugh filled the room as everyone watched Omega. The poor girl was no doubt riding a sugar high. “You do so much for everyone, it’s only right we celebrate that. As a way of saying thank you.” Holding the package out to him, she smiled excitedly. “Open it.”

“You didn’t need to do this.” He never put too much thought into helping everyone. They were his family, his friends. Helping them helped everyone in the long run. But he accepted the gift graciously before opening it. Inside sat his gloves, though they looked better then they’d looked before. “I don’t understand.”

“We had them cleaned, restitched, patched and the lining redone.” Echo smiled as Tech pulled them on. His fingers flexed a few times to test the material. “How do they feel?”

Tech loved how they felt “Amazing, like new. How did you even manage to get them?”

It was Omegas turn to speak and she made sure it was known. “I” was screamed loudly as she tried to climb up Wrecker's arms. “Grabbed them when you were daydreaming about Zirena after Echo showed you that picture of her at the beach!” A hand was clamped over her mouth as Hunter tried to silence her.

A stifled laugh came from Zirena as Techs face became red. Rex couldn’t stop his eyebrow from going up at the new information. “From when the five oh and the two twelfth went on leave?”

“Yeah!” Omega had pulled Hunters hand down to quickly speak. “Fives sent Echo photos of all of you! But all of their favorite is the one of Zirena sunbathing!”

Whoever said having a sister was a blessing, obviously never had actually survived with a young sister. Tech sighed as Zirena giggled more. “It’s not what you think, Sir.” His eyes looked at Rex, hoping the Captain wasn’t angry.

“ I liked that outfit.” Was pured to Zirena by Rex. “You looked damn good in it. Next time we’ll make sure the batch is invited.”

“Oh that would be so much fun!” Zirena smiled at Tech. “Glad to know you liked it too.” With a wink she stepped over and picked his hand up to inspect the gloves. “Just maybe don’t bring these, don’t wanna get sand all over them.”

Tech chuckled in agreement. “Yeah, would rather these not get ruined so quickly.” Reaching over he pulled the Jedi into a tight hug. “Thanks, Zee.” Pulling away he looked at the others. “Thanks all of you. But if you ever take my gloves like that again, I’ll share all of your search histories.”

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On the 3rd day of Bad Batchmas I gave to all of yooouuuu!!!

A Cadets Wissshhh

Ive decided to write little snippets up until our boys return from getting cigarets! Errr…season 2!

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

Day 3 of the 12 days of Bad Batchmas: A Cadets Wish

“Cody?”

“What?”

“Are you sleeping?”

“I was. Why?”

“I was thinking.”

“Rex, it’s too late for whatever this is. Go to sleep.” A young Cody rolled over in his bed, trying to tune his brother out.

Rex sighed loudly with his arms underneath his head. His small brown eyes stared into the darkness of his pod. Around him his fellow cadets all slept soundly, some snoring, some coughing, all besides Cody. Thanks in no short, to Rex. “I can’t stop thinking about what Nala Se told us. About how some planets celebrate something called Life Day?”

Cody groaned as he rolled over once more. Honestly, it could be tiring being the one in charge. “What about it?”

“Well, why don’t we?” If other planets and cultures did, then why didn’t they?

“Because we’re clones, Rex. We’re just supposed to be soldiers, weapons.” Cody really wished Rex would just go to sleep. Though the sound of a yearly celebration did sound fun.

A sigh came from the young blonde clone. “Think we’ll ever be anything more than clones?”

It was a fair question. By the time they were old enough to be in the field, would they still be needed? If not then what would their life look like? “Nala Se said some places make special wishes on Life Day night. Hypothetically, if you could wish for anything? What would it be?”

“Oh that’s easy! A beautiful wife that makes me laugh, a bunch of kids of our own and a place overlooking the sea.” Rex had thought a lot about stuff like this. The archives were full of stories about family adventures and romantic couples.

It sounded nice, a family of one’s own. Away from this place and its pristine walls. “Aren’t you sick of the water yet?”

“A planet covered in land with smaller seas than this place would be so much nicer.” A happy hum came from him as he thought about his future wife. “My wife would have eyes like gemstones and long hair that enveloped us as we hugged.”

“Rex, we’re 5. Is this really something we should be thinking about? Our advancement tests are in three days. We need to be sleeping and studying.” Honestly, a wife and kids?

Hitting the button in his pod to open it, Rex heard Cody’s slide out as well. His brown eyes connected with his brothers. “You really don’t think about a family? A future away from this place and all this training?”

A little huff came from Cody as he sat up in his bed and pulled his legs to his chest. “If I had to make a wish? I’d wish that I would always have my brothers with me, friends that cared for me and someplace quiet to just relax.”

Rex copied the position of Cody and together they both looked down the long hall of the barracks they were in. “What do you think our future Jedis will be like?”

“I hope mine is calm, smart, but also fun.” Cody could see himself getting along great with a Jedi like that.

“I hope mine is like that too. Level headed, brave.” The perfect Jedi leader.

Cody let out a long yawn as his arms stretched over his head. “But for now, let’s get some sleep.”

Rex made a face as he laid back into his bed. “I don’t think I can sleep.”

“Then think about that dream wife of yours. Maybe she’ll put ya to sleep.” Cody pressed a button and his pod slowly moved back into place.

“My dream wife, huh?” Rex taped his own button as a yawn went through his body. “I wonder if she's really out there somewhere.”

-*-

“Master?” Zirena stood in the doorway of Mace Windus room. Their ship, easily making its way through the vast expanse of space towards their next planet.

Mace looked ok from his desk towards his small padawan. “Zirena, can’t sleep?”

Shaking her head she stepped into his room and sat on a pile of pillows on the floor. “My ear keeps ringing. It’s making it hard to sleep.”

“When I was younger, my master said that meant someone was discussing you.” Standing, Mace walked around his desk and grabbed a blanket.

“Who would be talking about me? I don’t even know that many people.” Snuggling into her makeshift bed, Zirena happily smiled as the blanket was placed over her.

“Perhaps someone is dreaming about you, it could explain the insomnia as well.” One day she’d be too old for this, off on her own adventures in the galaxy. But for now…

“Another thing your Master believed in?” A little chuckle came from her as she yawned. Master Windus room was always so comfy and warm. It smelled of spices and incense and she always felt so safe.

“Something like that.”

Eyes closed, Zirena settled into the warmth of her favorite spot. “Grownups say the weirdest things.”

Mace couldn’t deny the little chuckle that came from him as he double checked she was tucked in. “One day, when you’re older, you’ll understand.”

With a final yawn, she began to drift. “When I find out who keeps talking about me and keeping me up. Imma beat them up.”

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On the 7th day of Batchmas I gave to all of yoooouuuu!!

Oooopppsss!!

Alright look, a bitch has fallen behind on these. But honestly what did y’all expect out of me? Lol. No matter what I will finish the 12. If that’s done before the new season? Well we’ll see. But it will be done!

Now! I’ve decided to write a ficlet as we wait for the boys to finish buying their new jeans…err season 2

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

Day 7 of the 12 Days of Bad Batchmas-Oops

“Echo, this is a surprise.” Rex placed the datapad against his helmet while he looked over some other datapads. “What do I owe the pleasure?”

“Hey Captain, I was just checking to see if you needed us to stop on our way to Coruscant and pick up your gift for Zirena?” Echo had just finished wrapping her gift himself and seeing as the Marauder would be passing the Resolute he figured it would be smart to stop by.

“Uhh, I don’t have anything for her this time, thanks though. Why are you heading to Coruscant?” Did they have a new mission? He hadn’t heard anything.

Echo blinked a few times as he watched Rex continue on with his work. “For Zirenas day of days?”

Rex stopped and looked at the screen. “Her day of days?” Did he know what that is? Rex racked his brain trying to think of what that was.

“The day she was born? It’s a Chandrilian custom to celebrate that day.” Echo was positive Zirena had told Rex about that. “I’m sure she told you about it.”

She had, twice actually. Once when they were discussing each other's customs and the second time when she was heading to Senator Mothmas home for a celebration. Rex groaned loudly as he realized his mistake. “I completely forgot.”

The Domino clone grimaced at Rex. “Rex, noooo.” Maybe there was time for him to put something together?

“I know, I know.” Checking his calendar, he realized he had two standard days to figure something out. “When are you coming through?”

“I’m about six hours, Tech said.” Hopefully the Captain had an emergency present stash or something.

That could potentially be enough time to figure something out. “I’ll let you know if I need you to stop by. I need to go talk to the General.” Rex had zero ideas on what to get her. She was always so simple when she was a Jedi. But now she was part of the senate. Maybe she would want something to wear? How much did that kind of stuff cost?

“Good luck, sir.” He’d need it.

-*-

“General Skywalker, can we speak privately?” Rex looked at the Jedi from across the bridge. When Anakin nodded to him, he led him outside the room.

“What’s going on, Rex?” It wasn’t like the clone Captain to request a private meeting.

Rex took a moment to try and center his thoughts before asking exactly what he wanted. “I know it’s short notice but I need some leave, immediately.”

Well that wasn’t like Rex. “Can I ask why?”

“Zirenas day of days is in two days.” Rex made a face. “I may have forgotten to get her something, or that it was even coming up.”

Anakin hissed quickly. “ That’s…not good. Padmes been talking nonstop about the celebration she’s throwing for her.” To say Rex was in trouble was an understatement.

A groan came from the blonde as he shook his head. “There’s going to be a party?” How out of tune was he?

“It’s more of a political get together than a party.” Crossing his arms, Anakin stared at the clone. “You gonna need a ride?”

Rex shook his head as he pulled out his datapad. “Clone Force 99 is coming through this way. They’ve offered to grab me.” It would give him more time to think about what to get her.

“So what are you gonna get her?”

-*-

“How do you not know what to get your riduur?” The Marauder was making its way through hyperspace after picking up Rex. While things outside were calm and quiet, inside there was an air of stress.

Rex sighed as he placed his datapad down. A small list had been made and it seemed everything on it was a no go. “ Things are different now, she has this new position, dresses differently. She has an image to uphold.”

Echo raised an eyebrow, confused. “I’m sorry. Did I black out and miss where Zirena suddenly changed?”

Well that was a side of Echo he hadn’t expected. “No. But she…”

“She nothing. Zirena is still the same exact Jedi that yelled at you within thirty minutes of knowing you. The same Jedi whose sass is why you fell for her.” Echo stretched his arm over his head before leaning back in his seat. “Look, if anyone knows her, it’s you.”

Rexs knee bounced as he tried to think about what she’d like. He thought about the memories they shared, everything they’d gone through together. What she loved, what she hated. He knew she loved Chandrila, loved flowers, BD, him. Maybe he could work with that.

Echo could see Rex deep in thought and decided it best to give the Captain space. “Make a list, we’ll help however we can.”

“Thanks.” Picking up his datapad again, Rex worked through a new list.

Things to get Zirena

~ Flowers from Chandrila- florist?

~ necklace or earrings

~ New paint job on BD

~ new book

~ Chocolates from favorite bakery

~ New weapon?

~ stuffed doll

It had taken him an hour to write that much down but he was pleased with the list. Once they landed on Chandrila he’d start looking. Sighing happily he placed the tablet down and looked at the others. “What did you guys get her?”

Omega was the first to speak, excited to share what she got. “I found these really pretty paints on this forest planet we visited! Cal is gonna sneak Bd away and we’re gonna paint him!” Holding up the opal paint she smiled as it shimmered in the light. “It’s made from the leftover powder of gemstones when they’re cut and shaped!”

“Wow, those are gorgeous.” Rex reached over and took one of the jars and turned it in his fingers, really gorgeous. Handing the jar back he looked down at his tablet and crossed out one of the options.

~ new paint job on BD

It wasn’t one of the big ones, so he figured he’d be ok.

Wrecker was next to speak. Reaching behind him he pulled out a roughly sewn together doll. “She really liked my lula! So I tried to make her one of her own with help from 99!” The older clone had made him his Lula, he’d been extremely helpful with making one for Zirena.

“Still don’t understand why you didn’t just let the old man make it completely.” Crosshair leaned back in his seat, a toothpick in his mouth.

“Because it means more coming from him.” Omega rolled her eyes before taking the new lula and looking it over. “I can hardly see the thread! You

Got a lot better!” A high five was passed between the two before they looked back at the group.

“Tech and I came across a real leather bound book of fairytales with hand drawn illustrations. She’s gonna love it.” The book in question had been a lucky find in an outer rim junk store. It was buried under a pile of old clothing that hadn’t been moved in years.

“From what I can tell, it’s roughly sixty years old, it’s in remarkable condition.” Just a small amount of the pages were damaged and the book had needed airing out. But other than that, it was perfect for the Jedi.

“Still made the ship smell like wet feet for a week.” Crosshair stood up and walked over to his bunk before pulling out a small box. “Found this for her on that paradise planet we stopped at.” Opening the box he revealed a folded fan. When the others gave him an odd look, he pulled the item out and unfolded it. The sound of metal scrapping echoed quietly in the room as it fluttered open. Black and red designs swirled across the fan. Grabbing a piece of fruit from its crate, Crosshair used the fam to slice it quickly. “Bladed fan. Sharp, deadly, but easy for her to hide.”

Hunter rolled his eyes as he pulled his gift to Zirena out of his own crate. “Took me a while, but I carved her a small version of that tree you two were in front of.”

“The tintolive.” It was a spitting image of the tree but at the size of a bonsai plant. She’d have them with her forever now, no need to worry about them dying. Rex sighed softly as he crossed out more on his list.

~ Flowers from Chandrila- florist?

~ necklace or earrings

~ New paint job on BD

~ new book

~ Chocolates from favorite bakery

~ New weapon?

~ stuffed doll

Necklace and chocolate was all that was left. He could make that work, the necklace would need to be absolutely perfect. He knew exactly what chocolates to get her, the place she enjoyed carried Chandrilian themed chocolate. All of that would make for an almost perfect gift for her.

Looking over his Captain's shoulder, Echo frowned at the list. They’d kinda knocked off so many for him. He felt bad. “I’ll help you look.” If anyone knew Zirena almost as well as Rex, it was him.

-*-

“Mesh’la! Look at you.” Rex smiled at the sight of his fiancé on the datapad. Her hair hung in soft curls around her shoulder, contrasting against the white and gold gown she wore. That beautiful smile he’d fallen for graced her perfect lips as the freckles peppered her nose and cheeks. “You look stunning.”

Zirenas eyes lit up as he complimented her. “You think so?” When he nodded to her she sighed happily. “Oh thank goodness. I wasn’t sure all my gifts would blend together nicely.”

“Your gifts?” Rex looked her over slowly. “Dress from Padme?”

“Mhmm!” Smiling, she turned her head to the side to show a flowered hair pin. “My aunt and uncle sent this hair pin. Senator Mothma gifted me these lovely earrings and Cody sent me this necklace.” Her manicured fingers pointed to the green gemstone resting just above her breasts. “He said it complimented both of our eyes.” Chuckling softly she looked at Rex. “Which I think means it compliments yours as well.”

~ necklace or earrings

Rex forced a smile as she showed him each gift. Two more things off of his list. All that he could think of would be the chocolates. He half heartedly chuckled at her comment. “Then he was thinking of all of us. It’ll compliment any clone you stand next to. Though you next to any of us is a compliment in itself.” He could at least still be cheesy with her.

A blush spread across Zirenas cheeks. “Aren’t you just the sweetest.” Her fingers moved the pendant back and forth a few times as she sat in thought. “I wish you were here.” It would be so much better to celebrate her day of days with him.

“I know. I’m sorry, Starlight.” He needed to find the perfect gift for her before he could tell her that he’d be on planet. “Hopefully I’ll see you soon.”

-*-

Closed for a family event on Naboo. Will return in two weeks.

Rex never hated a sign so much in his life. The bakery she loved was closed. “Unbelievable.” With a defeated sigh, Rex leaned against the wall of the shop.

~ Chocolates from favorite bakery

That was it, he was out of ideas. Her celebration was later that night and he had nothing to give her. How could he have allowed himself to forget her day of days like this? How could he struggle so hard to find her something? What kind of fiancé was he?

Pushing off of the wall, Rex decided the least he could do was surprise her at her apartment. He’d be showing up empty handed, but at least he could give her the gift of him.

-*-

A knock on her door drew Zirenas attention away from the book she had been reading. A beautiful romance and adventure novel about an undercover spy falling in love with her target. Zirena loved every second of the cheesy book. Placing the datapad down she moved across the room quickly. Her silk robe flowed around her pajamas as her bare feet padded on the warm floor. Cold days like this always made her happy to have heated floors.

Opening the doors she let out a loud shriek. “Rex!” He was there! How was he there? Why was he there? She honestly didn’t care, he was there! Her arms quickly wrapped around his neck as she pulled him into a tight and happy hug.

There were many things Rex enjoyed in his short life. Perfectly filed forms, organized storage rooms, nicely cleaned guns and the calming sight of the vastness of space when they waited for orders. But nothing would ever compare to the look of pure unrestrained happiness on her face. She almost looked like she’d cry. The moment her arms were around his neck, his were around her waist. Lifting and carrying her into her apartment. Lips found his and he reveled in the wonderfully sweet taste of her lip gloss. “Surprise.” Was whispered briefly before lips were back on his.

“I’m so happy you’re here. I missed you so much.” Small tears pulled at the corner of her eyes. It really had only been two months since they’d last seen each other. And while that was still a long time, it was nothing compared to those almost six months they had before.

“Not as much as I missed you.” Rubbing his nose against hers, Rex simply enjoyed her closeness and the feeling of her warmth in his arms.

“How did you get here?” She hadn’t seen anything about the five oh first coming this way.

Rex hummed as he placed her down and led her to the couch. “Flew in with the batch.”

Ah, now that made sense. “I’m supposed to be seeing them in a few hours! Echo hid you coming very well.”

“Honestly, I wasn’t supposed to.” Making a face he decided it best to be honest. “I forgot about your day of days. So I came in with the guys in order to find you the perfect gift. But everything I thought of getting you, someone else had.”

A beautiful laugh erupted from Zirena as she listened to him continue on. “Oh Rex. I figured you’d forget. There’s a lot going on right now, this is minuscule compared to what’s going on in the outer rim.” Would she have been slightly hurt he forgot? Sure. But there was a war going on, he was in charge of one of the best squadrons in the GAR and his General was Skywalker. She would not have held it against him.

Rex felt equal parts ridiculous for allowing everyone to get into his head over this and relieved that she would have understood. He really was lucky when it came to Zirena.

“As for the perfect gift.” Zirena placed her hand against his chest as her emerald eyes found his caramel ones. “This right here is the perfect gift. You being here right now. Able for me to touch and hug and kiss? That’s all I’ve been wanting.” She’d tell him about the matching bracelet Cody sent with Rexs name on it later. For now she just wanted to savor this.

“Oh.” Well that worked in his favor. “I still feel bad that I didn’t get you anything.” His fingers ran across her cheek and pushed some hair behind her ear.

Zirena hummed as a happy thought came to her. “ Well, I know something you can give me.” With a wink she stood and walked towards her room.

Rex caught her train of thought quickly and was only a few steps behind her. Now this was definitely something he could give her.

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On the (late) fourth day of Bad Batchmas I gave to all of yooouuuuu

Jedi secrets!

I’ve decided to write little ficlets up until the boys return from getting ice cream! Err..Season 2!

Now this will take place in the universe I’ve built for my fic A Star Above the Rest! Some may be sneak peaks at future events, little glimpses into past events, or things I wanted to do but couldn’t work into the story! I hope you all enjoy them and Happy Holidays!

Note: As this is an 18+ blog there may sometimes be adult themes (like right now). Minors DNI or else!

Day 4 of 12 Days of Bad Batchmas: Jedi Secrets!

“Commander? Have you seen General Kenobi?” Master Fisto looked at the yellow clad clone. “We have a meeting with the council that we need to attend.”

“He’s uh..” In the storage room behind him with the Duchess? Playing tonsil hockey with the leader of Mandalore? “Discussing possible shipping routes with a Representative of the trade federation.” How much trouble could he truly get into for lying to the Jedi?

“Huh” Fisto looked questioningly at the Commander before nodding. “If you see him, let him know about the meeting?”

“Yes, Sir.” Watching as the Master gave him one final look before walking away, Cody let out a long sigh before knocking three times in the door behind him. The sound of shuffles and mumbling could be heard before the door finally slid open.

“Is there a problem, Cody?” With his signature smirk, Obi Wan stepped out of the room while adjusting his robes.

Cody let out an annoyed sigh as he helped fix the Generals robes. His gloved hand pulled up the bottom of the outermost cloak and he used it to wipe lipstick off of the Generals neck. “You are required at a meeting with the council, Sir. General Fisto was looking for you.”

Obi Wan pulled out his datapad and checked the time. “Indeed.” He was almost running late. “Please make sure everything inside is taken care of?”

“As always.” A warm pat was placed on Cody’s shoulder before General Kenobi walked casually away, a whistle coming from him.

After a few minutes the door slid open once more and the Duchess Satine elegantly walked out. Every piece of her outfit was perfectly in place as if she hadn’t just been in the closet being destroyed by a Jedi. “Already off on his next meeting?”

Cody simply nodded before motioning for her to lead the way. “You know him. Easily flitting from meeting to meeting.”

“How do you manage to keep up with him? I understand the time restraints on one during a war better than anyone else and even I’m tired after a meeting with him.” Satine ran delicate fingers through her hair, detangling the few knots placed in it from Kenobi's thick fingers in it.

“I’ve found it a bit easier to keep up with him lately.” Hands clasped behind his back, Cody thought of a certain young Jedi whose endurance was helping him keep up with Obi Wan. A small smirk crossed his lips at certain special memories.

Satine hummed knowingly as she caught the smirk on the clones face. “Now this is fascinating. Tell me Commander, do you have someone who you’re sweet on?”

Cody’s feet stopped as he looked at her in surprise. “How could you tell?”

An elegant laugh came from Satine before she spoke. “Men always carry this air about them when they’re harboring feelings for a special someone.” They had this secret smile they carried, the only person who knew where others..and women. “So who is it?”

“Nice try, ma’am. I won’t tell the General and I won’t be telling you.” He knew he was safe to joke with the Duchess. They had countless times before and once he’d gotten past the initial awkwardness, he found her quite entertaining.

“Do i atleast know this person?” Her delicately shaped eyebrow raised to him.

A chuckle came from Cody as they neared her transport. “I can say that you have in fact met her.” Smirking, he held her hand as she entered the vehicle. “I’ll also give you another hint. She’s close to Senators Mothma and Amidala.”

Oh now this was juicy, who could it possibly be? “Good to know.”

-*-

“Master Aayla, have you seen Commander Bly?” Cal stood at the feet of the Twi’lek Jedi. Having been dropped off by Zirena for some tactical reconnaissance training.

Hazel eyes shifted down to the ginger padawan, she’d completely forgotten about him arriving today. “Oh, he’s…” a thump came from the training room behind her.

Cal tilted his head at the sound. “Is he in there? Perfect!” Moving his little feet, he began to head towards the door.

Her hands moved faster than she intended and almost clotheslined the small padawan. “You can’t go in there!” Another thumb came from the room before a loud grunt. The poor child coughed away the feeling of her wrist against his throat. “Sorry, little one.”

“Why can’t I go in there?” Cals hand rubbed his neck carefully as Master Secura patted him down, making sure he wasn’t injured.

“The room is being renovated. There’s tools and the likes everywhere. Very dangerous for you to be in there.” Her eyes shifted around as she tried to find someone, anyone, to distract the child.

“Master Ka’ve said it’s good to learn about our ships! Can I take a look?” He reached his hand out to tap the panel, only to have it slapped away again.

“Usually I would be one to agree with your Master. But as the floor has been completely ripped up and there are wires and pipes everywhere. I’d hate for you to be injured.” She ran a reassuring hand across his little cheek.

Cal frowned, she had a point. Zirena would be livid if he got hurt for a stupid reason like playing in a room under construction. With a dejected sigh he stepped back. “Ok. I’ll go look in the mess hall for him.” Taking a few steps away he stopped and looked back at her. “Do you know where I can Master Fisto?”

In the room behind her? Aayla shook her head. “I believe he is in his room meditating. Perhaps try there next?”

He’d checked there already, but he figured he might as well check again. “Oh, I’ll check again then. Bye, Master!” With a little wave he was gone.

Aayla let out a long sigh before hearing the door slide open behind her. Thick green fingers circled her arm before pulling her into the room. Once she was in and the door was secured, two sets of lips were upon her neck. “Sorry I took so long. I forgot that Zirena dropped off Cal.”

“Fuck. I forgot about that.” Bly huffed in annoyance into Aaylas lovely skin. All he wanted to focus on right now was her.

“He’s looking for you as well, little fish.” Her playful pet name made Kit growl against her skin, his fanged teeth running down her clavicle and towards her breasts. She hummed at the wonderful feeling.

“Hmm, Zirena probably sent a mission update with the child.” A past conversation came to mind. He hoped the mission was a success. A problem for later. His thick fingers gripped Aaylas waist as he pressed into her.

“So much to do, so little time.” A laugh came from the blue skinned Twi’lek as Bly squeezed her ass. “I guess I should start with you two.”

-*-

Zirenas heel clicked nervously as she stood outside Padmes office. Anakin and Padme were really doing this here? Now! They had an important proposal that needed to be looked over and the two of them were really hooking up now? Maybe she wouldn’t be this upset if Rex had come back as well. Instead she was waiting for her friend to get laid.

“Ah, Representative Rexalus, how are you?” Mace Windu smiled at Zirena. Happy to see her settling in.

“Master Windu!” Shit. “What are you doing here? I thought you were off planet?”

“Ah I was, but something came up and it’s important that I speak to Senator Amidala at once.”

That’s it, secret blown. “Oh, she’s in an important meeting right now. It’ll be a while.”

Mace raised an eyebrow to her. “Is that so? Her schedule shows she should be free right now.”

Well of course it did. She was supposed to be free. But when your secret husband shows up suddenly. It’s common to drop everything so you can get railed on your desk. “Oh, yes it was a last minute emergency meeting. Something about Felucia.”

He hadn’t heard anything about Felucia, but perhaps he just hadn’t been informed yet. “Interesting. Well let me wait with you. This is important and must be discussed as soon as possible.”

Nooo. Zirena fought the urge to visibly react to the news. “Oh, perfect.” She motioned to the space beside her. Begging and pleading with whatever god she needed to beg that Padme and Anakin would be quiet for once . Smiling, she hummed and balanced on the heels of her shoes. Waiting for anything to make Mace walk away.

“General Windu! It’s good to see you.” Howzer rounded the corner and nodded to the two Jedi. His eyes looked at Zirena in confusion as to why she was standing outside.

“Oh Captain Howzer! It’s good to see you!” Mace walked over and shook Howzers hand tightly. “How have things been going here? You’re keeping our Representative nice and safe I take it?”

Howzer looked at Zirena as the woman made a face at him, silently begging for him to take her Master away. “Uh, yeah. She’s a handful, but I’m adjusting.”

Zirena was going to throw something at this man. Sometimes clones could be really dense. Raising her hand to her ear she tugged on it a few times before tilting her head towards Padmes office. When Howzer still didn’t understand, she bit her lip in frustration. Underestimating her irritation she felt her tooth slice her lips. Hissing in pain she brought her hand up to her lip and pulled it away, red blood glistening on it.

“Zoya!” Howzer rushed over to her and took her chin in his hand. “I warned you about doing that.”

Mace chuckled as he shook her head. “She’s been doing that since she was a child. Come on, let’s go get her some ice.”

“Thank you.” Zirena watched as they walked away, only to hear the door open behind her. Talk about being close.

“I’ll give Rex your love, Zirena.” Anakin nodded to her as he walked away. A satisfied smile on his face.

Of course that would be her luck. Honestly, sometimes it was hard keeping all of these secrets.

-*-

“Rex, we need to hurry.” Zirenas head rested against the clone Captains shoulder as he continued to thrust into her.

“I don’t get time to be with my riddur that often. Let me enjoy this lovely body of yours.” His words were dark and lustful. A hand snaked between them as he began to rub her clit forcefully, trying to pull her closer to her peak.

Stars, it felt so amazing to have him buried inside her. But Anakin was surprisingly standing guard out front and she didn’t know how long they had. She felt herself getting closer and closer. Rex was so unbelievably skilled with his hands and she loved it. “Rex…please…so kriffin close.”

A knock on the door had them both stopping. Seriously? She was so close and they were being interrupted? She’d kill whoever was interrupting them. Clenching around Rex, she felt his grip tighten before he continued to silently thrust.

“I’m sorry Obi-Wan, I don’t know where Zirena went.” Anakin kept an even and straight face. Nothing could break him. Zirena and Rex covered for him and Padme far too much for him to crack.

“A shame, I was hoping to test her on her latest weapon.” Kenobi ran his hand over his beard in thought. “If you see her, let her know I’m looking for her?”

“Of course, Master. I’m sure she’ll turn up. Perhaps she’s in the showers?” Definitely wrong, but Kenobi didn’t need to know that.

“Come along, Cody. Let’s check the hangar once more. Perhaps her droid can tell us.” Obi-wan motioned down the hall.

“Actually, Sir. I need to discuss something with General Kenobi. Pertaining to his new shinies coming in.” He nodded to Kenobi who raised an eyebrow before leaving. Only once the General was gone did he turn back to Anakin. “They’re in there, aren’t they?”

Anakin let out a sigh before nodding. “That obvious?”

Cody shrugged as he stepped towards the door. “I can smell her perfume.”

Her perfume? Anakin hadn’t noticed it. “Oh. Wait, where are you going?”

A hand over the panel, Cody smirked. “Just letting them know that Kenobi is looking for them.”

Before Anakin could say anything more, the door was shutting behind Cody and locking. Now what was going on there.

Zirena gasped at the sound of the door opening. Who the hell was coming in? But when she saw Cody her smile only grew. “Cody!” Her word came out in a breathy exhale. Rex still buried between her legs, she extended a hand to the two twelfth commander.

“Sorry, it took Kenobi longer to get off the scent than I expected.” Cody pulled his armor off quickly before walking over and taking the Jedi's mouth in his. “Now. How’s my girl feeling?”

Pupils blown in ecstasy, Zirena accepted a deep kiss from Cody.

Rex smirked as he continued to fuck her. “Absolutely amazing. Getting her warmed up for ya.”

Cody pulled away from Zirena and smirked as he began to undo his pants. “Perfect.”