01x07 - Part Seven: Dreams and Madness

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AHSOKA: She went with
the enemy willingly.

HUYANG: Impossible.

AHSOKA: She was fated
to make that choice.

There wasn't enough time to
prepare her to make the right one.

Perhaps, for Sabine,

it was the only choice.

(INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

Sabine Wren will have the
opportunity of finding Ezra Bridger.

And if she does,

you and your Master
will destroy them both.

Our primary objective
is to escape this galaxy.

It matters not whether Wren and
Bridger are k*lled or stranded here.

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

(SNARLING)

Do you know Ezra
Bridger? He's my friend.

I knew I could count on you.

Though, it sure took you long enough.

Another comes. A Jedi.

Could it be the recently
deceased Ahsoka Tano?

Impossible.

I want to know her background, history,

homeworld, her Master, everything.

Yes, Grand Admiral.

If a star whale approaches Peridea,

destroy it with prejudice.

You and Ahsoka Tano are to return
to Coruscant with the fleet.

The Senate oversight committee
is going to determine

if your command should
be permanently suspended.

(SOFT ETHEREAL MUSIC PLAYING)

(SHIPS WHOOSHING)

We simply cannot allow a General
of the New Republic Security Forces

to go around acting like
this is still a Rebellion.

This is a government,
and it has rules and laws

which General Syndulla seems
to have no problem bending

to fit her personal agenda.

My job is to protect the
people of this Republic

and that is exactly what I was
doing in the best way I know how.

I see, and you protected the New
Republic by ignoring direct orders?

No, I protected the New
Republic by ignoring you.

(MURMURING)

Senator Xiono, can we at least agree

that General Syndulla's
actions brought to light

that there was an incident on Seatos?

XIONO: An incident, yes,

but this report reads
like a child's fairy tale.

Jedi, false Jedi,

star maps, star whales,
distant galaxies.

Honestly, are we to believe any of it?

Morgan Elsbeth was leading
a coordinated effort

- by the Imperial Remnant...
- Objection.

"Imperial Remnant."
Such a sensational term.

There is no proof of any coordination

between the scattered and
dwindling number of Imperial forces.

What about the conflict on Mandalore?

Exactly my point.

Gideon was a w*rlord acting on his own.

There is no proof of
a greater conspiracy

and thus no immediate
thr*at to this Republic.

If Thrawn returns, that
will change quickly.

(SCOFFS) If.

I don't know what frightens me more,

the possibility of what might happen
or your unwillingness to see it.

I'll tell you what I see.

I see a General who abuses
her authority for personal gain

and I will not stand for it.

I motion that General
Syndulla be court-martialed

- for disobeying a direct order.
- GUARD: ID, please.

DROID: Oh. How rude.

Pardon the intrusion,
but... Identification?

I do not need to show
you identification.

Please let me through. I am C...

Threepio.

(EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING)

Welcome.

But, why are you here?

Honored Chancellor, with respect,

I am here on behalf
of Senator Leia Organa.

May I speak?

By all means.

Thank you.

The honorable Senator
Organa has become aware

of an unfortunate situation

and wishes to present
this data transcript,

which she hopes may resolve the matter.

I object in the strongest terms.

Thank you.

As I was about to say,

the transcript shows that Senator
Organa personally sanctioned

General Syndulla's
reconnaissance mission to Seatos,

being, regrettably,
unaware that Senator Xiono

had held a vote against such a mission

- without her.
- This is preposterous.

The court cannot admit evidence
of this kind from a mere droid.

(CHOPPER CHATTERS ANGRILY)

Yes, well.

Senator Organa is willing
to overlook this misstep,

but asks that you address any
further concerns to her directly

in her role as leader
of the Defense Council.

Well, that seems to settle the matter.

Unless you remain
unsatisfied, Senator Xiono?

No, Madam Chancellor.

Court dismissed.

Mere droid? (SCOFFS)

Thanks, Threepio.

Well, it is my
programming and my pleasure

to be of service, General Syndulla.

Captain Teva...

General Syndulla, might I have a word?

Of course, Chancellor.

I don't know what you
and Leia are playing at,

but I know she did not
authorize your mission.

She did.

Eventually.

Put your personal feelings aside
and don't deny you have them.

How real is the thr*at
of Thrawn's return?

We have to prepare for the worst

and hope for the best.

(INTENSE DRUMMING)

(WHIRRING)

(PURRGIL CALLS)

(GRUNTING)

In this w*r, you will face
more than just droids.

General Grievous, Asajj
Ventress, even Count Dooku.

You could face any one of
them on the b*ttlefield.

As your Master, it's my
responsibility to prepare you.

So, practice these forms often.

Or at least more than I do.

I won't always be there
to look out for you.

If we get separated
or something happens,

you need to be able to
make it on your own.

Don't be afraid.

Just remember what I taught
you and trust your instincts.

I know you can do this, Ahsoka.

He made or more of these recordings.

This was his last one.

Very thoughtful. I never realized.

He was a good Master.

Did you need something?

I think the whales may be
reaching the end of their journey.

What makes you think that?

According to my instruments,
their speed is decreasing.

Once we drop out of
hyperspace, we find Sabine.

And how do you propose we do that?

If we have indeed
traveled to another galaxy,

our star charts will be useless.

She came here with the enemy.

We find the enemy and we find Sabine.

Direct and to the point as always.

Well, that's my style.

I would point out that you are assuming

the star whales have brought
us to the correct galaxy,

let alone the same system
or even the same planet

where Lady Wren was taken.

I think the odds are pretty good.

No. No, in fact, they're
terrible. Astronomically terrible.

Well, you should've said something.

I did. But you never...

(CHUCKLING)

(GROANING)

The worst part is I hope you are right.

I know you do.

(LOUD RUMBLING)

This is it. We are
exiting hyperspace... now.

(PURRGILS DECELERATING)

(PURRGIL CALLS)

Let's find out where we are.

Initiating scan.

(SHIP RATTLES)

(SHIP BEEPING)

I'm picking up a lot of interference.

Something's wrong.

(LOUD RUMBLE)

(SHIP BEEPING)

I am detecting multiple
objects in our path.

Let's get out there.

Perhaps we are safer in here.

(LOUD EXPLOSIONS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

(INTENSE BEEPING)

It's an Imperial minefield
deployed around the arrival point.

Head towards the planet. The
field eventually terminates.

(MULTIPLE EXPLOSIONS)

At least the whales are
providing some cover.

(PURGILLS ENERGIZING)

(POPPING)

You had to say something.

I was being optimistic.

(LOUD WHOOSHING)

(INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

(MULTIPLE EXPLOSIONS)

We are almost through.

(SHIP WHOOSHING)

HUYANG: And we are clear.

Well, we found the enemy.

(SHIPS WHOOSHING)

Multiple fighters are closing.

I'm going to make for the debris field.

I would not recommend that.

Come on, where's that optimism?

(f*ring)

- (SPEAKING ALIEN LANGUAGE)
- (f*ring)

(LOUD RUMBLING)

(AHSOKA GRUNTING)

I can't find an opening.
The field is too dense.

(f*ring)

(CRASHING)

There is nothing on the scope.

(SHIPS WHOOSHING)

- (GRUNTING)
- (expl*si*n)

(QUIET HUMMING)

(LIGHT CRACKLING)

Grand Admiral, as you anticipated,
the minefield was triggered

by a pod of arriving star whales.

Among them was a T-
class Jedi shuttle.

It would seem Ahsoka Tano
is alive and well after all.

Here is everything the
Inquisitorial database had on her.

Her Master was General Anakin Skywalker?

Yes.

You're certain there's
only the one starship?

Correct, Grand Admiral.

Our fighters have engaged the target

and pursued them into the debris field.

Excellent. That'll be all, Captain.

Withdraw the fighters
and have them stand by.

Why not allow them to follow?

There's no need to waste our resources.

With due respect, Grand Admiral,

without pursuit, we shall
lose them in the debris field.

You're quite right, of course.
Jedi are very good at hiding.

They've been practicing that for years.

However, we are getting
to know our adversary.

And if she's anything like her Master,

she will be unpredictable
and quite dangerous.

Which is why we must
control all variables.

Put her on a path of our own choosing

so that no matter which
direction she takes,

we'll always be one step ahead of her.

(WHOOSHING)

The fighters gave up their
pursuit and I can see why.

We're going to get pulverized
if we stay out here much longer.

(LOUD RUMBLING)

I do not like this. How did
they anticipate our arrival?

Thrawn is behind that att*ck.

Then the enemy has already found him.

It would seem so.

(GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING)

I will run a scan to see
if I can locate Lady Wren.

- You get some rest?
- A little, thanks.

(SPEAKS NOTI LANGUAGE)

EZRA: I never really thought
about how much I've missed.

I'm still trying to process
everything you told me.

The Empire was defeated?

Battle of Endor.

The Emperor d*ed?

That's what people say.

Okay. There's a New Republic,

Zeb's training recruits, and
Hera's commanding a fleet.

I missed everything.

It's been a while.

You know, I was beginning
to think we'd never find you.

- How did you?
- What?

Find me. You never said.

It's complicated.

The usual level or worse?

Worse.

Well, we could talk about
something else, I guess.

But you know, getting
home is kind of important.

Ahsoka took me on as her apprentice.

She what? Why?

I mean... congratulations.

(CHUCKLES)

- Really? You?
- Go on.

No, no, that's great.
Makes sense, of course.

You trained a little before,
back when I was first learning.

I remember.

Yeah, so, where is
Ahsoka? Is she coming?

(SIGHS DEEPLY)

That's complicated?

Yeah.

(INTENSE DRUMMING)

(HOWLER SNORTS)

Great Mothers, I'm in
need of your assistance.

We are at your service, my Lord.

Ahsoka Tano lies hidden
within the graveyards.

Find her.

Yes, Grand Admiral.

(DEEP WHIRRING)

(SHIP BEEPING)

(BEEPING STOPS)

Nothing. I cannot locate Lady Wren.

Either my scans are being jammed
or there is too much debris.

Shall I try again?

No.

We don't need a scan.

There's another way.

Do you think your bond is that strong?

(GENTLE HUMMING)

(ECHOING) Sabine.

It hasn't been all bad.
Obviously, I made a few friends.

The Noti have been great.

Took me in when I really needed
help, set me up with this pod.

It's good to be mobile here. So
many bandits roaming the hills...

(ETHEREAL MUSIC PLAYING)

(ECHOING) Sabine.

(ECHOING) Ahsoka.

EZRA: Hey, are you all right?

Sabine?

I see her.

The Jedi is there.

(QUIET WHIRRING)

Captain Enoch.

You have the coordinates.

Open fire.

Something happened. What was it?

I don't know. A feeling.

What kind?

Familiar.

(INCOMING FIRE WHISTLING)

(expl*si*n)

They found us.

Don't worry. I know where we're going.

Wonderful. So, on our way.

(f*ring)

(INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

(f*ring)

(AHSOKA GRUNTING)

Well done. We've flushed
her out of hiding.

Shall we prepare our defenses?

No, we're not the focus
of the Jedi's attention.

Tano will pursue Sabine Wren, whom
we have wisely sent far from here.

Contact the fighter group and
have them re-engage the opponent.

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

Friends of yours?

No.

(NOTI CHATTERING)

Contact Thrawn.

k*ll Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger.

And take your place
in the coming Empire.

You won't help?

Your ambition drives
you in one direction,

my path lies in another.

(ETHEREAL MUSIC PLAYING)

I've located Ezra Bridger.

Sending his coordinates now.

One parting lesson, Shin.

Impatience for victory
will guarantee defeat.

(HOWLERS GRUNTING)

Grand Admiral, we received a signal
pinpointing Bridger's location.

Dispatch two gunships to
assist the mercenaries.

If Lord Baylan proves capable,
we may yet win the day.

(INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

(f*ring)

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

Yuka! Yuka!

(EFFORT GRUNTING)

That's charming. Any real weapons?

They're peaceful people.

"Peaceful," fine. You
didn't mention defenseless.

They've survived well enough.

- (f*ring)
- (LOUD THUMP)

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

(CREATURES GRUNTING)

(f*ring)

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

(LOUD CRASH)

(ELECTRIC CRACKLING)

(ELECTRIC CRACKLING)

(GRUNTING)

- (SMASHING)
- (LOUD RUMBLING)

We can't leave them!
I'm gonna circle up!

Wupa! Wupa!

(NOTI SCREAMS)

Get inside. I'll handle this.

(NOTI RESPONDS)

(LOUD WHOOSHING)

(f*ring)

Who's that?

She's like you, but
lacks your sense of humor.

- Lightsaber?
- Oh, yeah.

Great.

(SPEAKING ALIEN LANGUAGE)

We better get ready.

- Lock the door.
- (NOTI RESPONDS)

We'll be fine. Now go.

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

(SHIP WHOOSHING)

I have to get down there.

We cannot land while under att*ck.

Standard Jedi mission protocol states...

No need to land.

- Oh, not this again!
- Yes, this again.

Once I'm on the ground,
draw the fighters away.

Yes, yes, of course. Just
remember what happened last time!

You got the timing wrong.

- And didn't I feel terrible?
- No!

On my mark.

Copy.

Three, two, one.

(GRUNTS)

Well, now, this is a surprise.

I didn't expect to see you again.

- Disappointed?
- No.

However, can't allow you to interfere.

I don't have time for this.

That, I know.

(LIGHTSABER IGNITING)

(LIGHTSABERS IGNITING)

(LIGHTSABERS CLASHING)

What's the plan?

Here, do your thing.

- What thing?
- It's your lightsaber. Take it.

- You keep it.
- What?

I don't need it. Besides,
you've been training.

Very funny.

- No, I'm serious.
- Take it.

I gave it to you. It's yours now.

At least take a blaster.

No, the Force is my
ally. That's all I need.

Well, I'm gonna need more than that.

(GRUNTING)

(f*ring)

(LIGHTSABERS CLASHING)

(GRUNTING)

(LIGHTSABERS CLASHING)

(STRAINING)

(LIGHTSABER IGNITING)

Close.

(STRAINING)

It's not looking good for you.

(LOW WHIRRING)

Take her, now!

(INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

You can't defeat me.

Perhaps. I don't have to.

- (f*ring)
- (GRUNTING)

- (NOTI SPEAKS)
- No, I'm fine, I'm fine.

Just stay in there and shut the door.

NIGHT TROOPER: Move out. Move it!

- Go, go, go!
- This way. Go, go, go!

Move! Move!

Deploy teams one and two. Use
counter-encirclement tandem.

We have them.

Our side is short one mercenary.

Where's Baylan Skoll?

(LIGHTSABERS CLASHING)

(GRUNTING)

Advance on the target. Move
up. Go, go, go. Take position.

(NOTI WHIMPERS)

(HOWLER WHINING)

Destroy them.

Wait, wait, wait!

We could... talk.

Or we could just... We...

Don't you wanna take us
as prisoners? As prisoners?

- Or...
- Fire!

- (LOUD BANG)
- Incoming!

(STRAINING)

Well, they're all back together.

I hope I survive long
enough to see the outcome.

(LIGHTSABER CLASHING)

(f*ring)

(INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

(expl*si*n)

(NOTI WHIMPERS)

What a rare sight. Almost
like the Jedi of old.

Recall the gunships. Call
off the aerial pursuit.

These are unfortunate,
but acceptable losses

given the absence of Lord Baylan.

In the grand scheme of things,

one might even call this first
match with Tano a success.

I see only our enemies reunited.

Let me show you what I see.

With our enemy distracted, the cargo
transfer is now almost complete,

which means we shall soon
leave this forsaken place.

Ahsoka Tano has lost the one thing
she could not afford to lose today.

Time.

Time is very much on our side now.

And I shall keep it that way.

(f*ring)

NIGHT TROOPER: Move out!

- Fall back! Fall back!
- (f*ring)

NIGHT TROOPER: Retreat! Retreat!

Back to the ship!

Surrender your w*apon.

I can help you.

Ahsoka.

I thought you were dead.

And miss this reunion?

(CHUCKLING)

(LAUGHING)

Wait, you thought she was dead?

Clearly, I was wrong.

(SHIP WHOOSHING)

(SPEAKS NOTI LANGUAGE)

Hey, it's okay. These are friends.

All friends.

(SPEAKING NOTI LANGUAGE)

Guys, I'm getting a feeling.

I think I might be going home after all.

(END THEME MUSIC PLAYING)