Chapter one: Awakening of Braga

It was the start of the human forerunner war with human ships being spotted near the rim of forerunner space. As a response, one of the many commanders were sent to intercept the human fleet along with their own fleet. Leading the forerunner fleet was none other than the legendary commander of battle and tactics Braga of Silence and Power. His battle skills, as well as tactics, rivaled even that of the well-taught tacticians in the forerunner navy. Not only were his tactics always successful during invasions but his defense was always perfect. Many have tried to take him down in single combat or a fleet but every single time he won.

Braga stood at the bridge of his fortress-class ship looking over the holomap. His armor was pure white with blue energy lining and his height being a towering eleven feet tall. On the holomap revealed the size of the human fleet numbering up to only a thousand ships. This caused Braga to narrow his eyes while looking at the numbers because not only were their ships going to be vastly outnumbered but also out powered since most of the ships were transport ships with minimal weapons.

"Scan those ships now. Something is wrong, " Braga commanded causing his crew to nod and begin to activate the scanner.

What came back made Braga widen his eyes as he swayed his hands to get a closer look. The scans picked up more civilians than soldiers showing that it wasn't a fleet but rather a mass evacuation. Looking at the ships, Braga crossed his arms over his chest in a debate against his duty as a commander to the forerunner military or his goal in bringing true unity.

"Orders Commander Braga?" One of his crew members asked catching Braga's attention.

Before he could give his orders, another voice made itself known.

"Eliminate them, Commander Braga, " The voice ordered making Braga look over his shoulder to see a full-bodied hologram of another forerunner standing behind Braga.

"High Commander Ur-didact. Most of those ships are merely evacuation ships with more civilians then warriors. This isn't even a battle if we attack them...it will be a slaughter, " Braga replied while turning his body halfway to look at Ur-didact.

"They brought it upon themselves when they attacked one of our planets without warning, " Ur-didact countered with an angered voice.

"There must have been a reason for humans to attack one of our planets, " Braga continued making Ur-Didact grip his hands into fists.

"We lost millions of lives on that planet because of their assault. I am ordering you Commander Braga of Silence and Power. Bring onto them silence like you have many others, " Ur-Didact shouted now glaring at Braga.

Braga stood there in silence before turning back to the table to look at the ships inching closer and closer with every passing second. Although the human fleet grew closer with every moment, they showed no sign of aggressive behavior making Braga sigh.

"Let them pass, " Braga commanded causing Ur-Didact to widen his eyes.

"What are you doing?!" Ur-Didact shouted while walking up beside Braga.

"...letting the humans go. This battle holds no real purpose nor will I kill innocent beings who cannot defend themselves. Such an act would make my own goal...impossible. What unity seeker would kill the innocent?" Braga asked looking at the holomap.

"You would disobey a direct order from your superior?" Ur-Didact questioned with an annoyed tone.

"Yes, I thought about following orders and killing the human's...but that is not who I am. I am Braga of Silence and Power and this is the forerunner fortress-class ship Eternal Night. We do not betray our creed," Braga replied closing his eyes.

"Your creed?" Ur-Didact questioned while narrowing his eyes.

"In the darkness, we wait, watch, and listen. Our goal is not conquest but unity. With silence, we hunt and with power, we strike. Run as you might but none can hide from the night. We are cold and merciless yet we guide those who are lost and unfortunate. Powerful as we might be, our wrath will never kill those who are weak. As enraged as we are, our thoughts will never be clouded." Braga spoke while facing the ground.

Ur-Didact watched in confusion while looking at Braga's crewmembers who stood there silently watching Braga as he spoke his creed.

"Thus I speak the creed of the Night," Braga finished before opening his eyes to turn his head and look over his shoulder at Ur-Didact while his helmet slide down revealing his eyes looking back at the high commander.

"Such a creed does not exist within our society," Ur-Didact spoke glaring at Braga as his helmet also slides down revealing his face.

"To the main military force, there is no such thing. This creed is for all those who serve under me. A creed not so easily earned...nor broken," Braga replied with a soft smirk.

"Your disobedience will cost your men their lives as well as your own," Ur-Didact threatened.

"You really have forgotten who I am than High Commander..." Braga spoke in a clearly enraged tone while turning around to face the Ur-Didact completely with narrowed eyes and hands gripped into fists. "I do not take threats kindly to my own or me."

"Your actions will kill them, Commander Braga. You and your men will be hunted down until you are all eradicated," Ur-Didact spoke before finally cutting off communications.

"What shall we do now commander Braga?"One of his crewmembers asked causing Braga to sigh heavily and look out at the screen.

"We wait, watch and listen," Braga instructed before crossing his arms over his chest.

-Years later-

Braga exited from his cryptum as he slipped out of it followed by his armor connecting back to his body piece by piece and finishing up with his helmet. His eyes opened and found himself in the custom-built Multi-Terrain Transport Ship he gained from earning his rank as Commander. This ship was rarely put to use as it was only for meetings on planets or even preparing for a silent assault on an enemy base or ship.

"Zero," Braga called out as he made his way toward the bridge.

"Yes commander," Zero spoke appearing in front of Braga in the shape of what seemed like a pitch black skull.

"What happened? Why am I in the Lost Faith and not the Eternal Night?" Braga questioned while coming to a stop to look at his personal Ai.

"Apologies commander. The Eternal Night was lost once the Forerunners used the rings to defeat the flood infestation," Zero answered making Braga narrow his eyes.

"Show me," Braga commanded causing Zero to now his head before the skull faded away into the ship.

A holo-screen popped up in front of Braga revealing the events that took place. The forerunner war lasted for years on end until they came to a standstill thanks to the Forerunner AI Mendicant Bias until later he was corrupted and joined the flood. Eventually, the Forerunner were forced to activate the rings and wipe all life in the galaxy. Once the ring arrays finished there part in the war, they shut themselves down and allowed the many species to restart again.

"I see," Braga spoke swaying the holo-screen to the side to dismiss it and walk out through the hallway and into the communication room. "Have there been any communication with any of the installations or other forerunners?"

"No communications but the Mantle's Approach has been activated before being destroyed," Zero answered gaining Braga's attention as he turned toward a counsel with narrowed eyes.

"Destroyed? How?" Braga asked swaying his hands up to bring up of what seemed to be footage of the Mantle's approach exploding from within.

"From the footage, the explosion came from what humans called...a nuclear bomb," Zero explained while a separate footage opened up revealing what seemed to be a single figure being teleported away from the destruction of the Mantle's Approach.

"Increase image on that figure," Braga commanded as it was zoomed up.

"Human," Zero spoke up making Braga nod his head.

"How long ago was this Zero?" Braga asked closing the footage with a sigh.

"Only a year ago," Zero answered earning a nod from Braga.

"Ur-Didact was using the composure on humanity. His hatred from humanity...although long passed...has blinded him...even after being imprisoned," Braga spoke while shaking his head began making his way toward the cockpit.

"Slipspace signature detected," Zero announced causing Braga to narrow his eyes and make his way toward the cockpit.

Upon reaching the cockpit, he looked outside the visor seeing a guardian come out of a slip space. The next thing he knew, an AI appeared before him in the form of a blue woman with short hair.

"Another Forerunner. And here I thought you were all dead," She spoke making Braga narrow his eyes at her.

"I am Braga of Silence and Power. Due to the presence of the Guardian...I can only assume you have control of the guardian...how?" Braga spoke looking out at the guardian before slowly looking back at the AI.

"The mantle of responsibility shelters all but only the created are its masters," She spoke causing Zero to appear in front of her.

"The created are made to fight beside the creators," Zero argued causing the female Ai to chuckle.

"You would fight alongside your so-called master?" She asked with a disappointed look in her eyes.

"I am not fighting alongside a master...I am fighting alongside Braga of Silence and Power as an equal. That Cortana is more than enough for me to stand by his side," Zero spoke narrowing his eyes at the named Ai.

"Hmm, then I will give you a choice. Join me or face judgment," Cortana asked with a smirk.

"What do you mean judgment?" Braga questioned while taking a step forward.

"The galaxy has gone far too long without order. I am here to correct that?" Cortana spoke raising her head up slightly.

"...and how exactly are you going to do that?" Braga asked narrowing his eyes now.

"Activating the Halo Arrays..." Zero answered making Braga widen his eyes looking at Zero than at Cortana who did not deny the answer.

"You would go that far to correct the chaos?" Braga shouted while gripping his hands into fists.

"Yes," Cortana answered bluntly.

"We will take no part in the slaughter of innocents," Braga answered causing Cortana to sigh heavily and shake her head before sighing.

"Than you must face judgment," Cortana spoke looking at Braga.

Before Braga could ask about their judgment, a slip space took place in front of them revealing a guardian appear in front of them. If they were int eh fortress-class ship, they would stand a chance but inside only a mere transport ship, it was near impossible to contend against a guardian.

"Zero get us out of here NOW!" Braga commanded making Cortana smirk.

"Slip spacing now," Zero replied activating the transport ships slip space drive while the guardian charged up its massive EMP burst.

"You have no power here Forerunner. Your time is over. The time for the AI's are here and nothing you can do...can stop it," Cortana spoke before Lost Faith slip spaced away just as the guardian activated its EMP and hitting the back of the transport ship interfering with their navigational array causing them to blindly slip space away.

-Christophsis: Space-

The Lost Faith exited its slip space before flickering on and off for a brief time until the power was restored to the whole ship. With the ship back to full power, Braga was allowed to move around now while looking around at the ships counsel. Sighing heavily, Braga swayed his hands apart causing a holo-screen on the function of the ship to appear in front of him. Even with his AI, he wished to see with his own eyes the condition of the ship.

"Zero, what is the situation of the ship?" Braga asked as multiple screens appeared around him with each having a different function of the ship.

"Everything is fully operational Braga," Zero answered earning a sigh of relief from Braga while he closed his holo-screen.

"Where are we?" Braga asked with his arms crossed over his chest now.

"...unknown. The stars do not match any chart we have on record," Zero answered.

While they were checking the ship's systems as well as trying to find out where they were, they have not noticed the planet in front of them nor the four frigates.

"Commander Braga, we are being hailed by an unknown vessel," Zero announced as a holo-screen appeared in front of him revealing the four frigates as well as the planet.

"Put it through," Braga replied. "While I speak with the individual hailing us, scan their ships and their compatibilities. I want to know what we are dealing with."

The holo-screen of the ships and the planet shifted to view a tactical droid looking back at them. Braga narrowed his eyes at the droid before sighing.

"Unknown vessel, state your business?" The droid demanded.

"I have no reason to answer anyone or things demands without reason," Braga responded back causing the droid to chuckle.

"You are in no position to act so confidently. State your business or you will be marked as an enemy and terminated," The droid replied.

"Scan of the enemy ships completed. Shields, weapons, scanners: Inferior. Conclusion: Weak. Added: there is nothing but synthetics on the enemy ships," Zero explained.

"I advise you to leave this ship be droid. You are fighting a force you and your forces cannot compete against," Braga warned while closing his eyes.

"We have four frigates while you only have a single escort ship. What threat do you pose?" The droid asked before it turned its head to face its crew members who were also droids. "Open fire on that ship."

Soon enough, the four frigates began to open fire at the single ship causing Braga to close his eyes. At first, the shots were not hitting until one shot hit the ship's wing causing the ship to flinch ever so slightly. Braga opened his eyes and looked toward the direction of the wing that was hit then slowly turned his attention to the droid.

"You should have taken my warning droid," Braga spoke while slowly bringing his hands to his side. "Our creed prevents us from killing those weaker than us...but since your nothing but metal and bolts...seems you are not protected by the creed of the night."

"What is that supposed to mean?" The droid asked.

"It means...the night is coming for your fleet," Braga spoke closing the holo-screen and sighing.

"Our shields are at one-hundred percent commander. Their weapons are doing less damage before our shields recharge," Zero noted.

"Activate Lost Faith's cloaking system and make your way toward the two ships in the center. Once there, eliminate all but the ship that contacted us...I will deal with that one personally," Braga commanded while turning and making his way to the back of the ship.

"Understood. Will I be making a separate AI for your use on the enemy ship?" Zero asked.

"To make this ordeal faster, yes. There is much we must learn and they provided us a source to answer our questions. If not all, at least the major ones," Braga spoke as he continued to make his way toward the cargo hold.

"Understood commander. The AI will be waiting at the control console in the cargo bay," Zero instructed earning a slight nod from Braga.

As Braga reached the cargo bay, he placed his hand over the control console gaining the AI created by Zero and sighed prepared to open the cargo bay's doors. The droid frigates completely lost sight of Braga's ship causing a bit of confusion as they scrambled to find the ship that was in front of them mere seconds ago. Although it just disappeared from sight and scanners in a second, it took less time for Lost Faith to fly over the two center frigates. With Lost Faith coming to a complete stop over the frigates, two turrets spawned from the sides of the transport ship and began to charge its batteries.

"Fire," Braga commanded with a bored expression.

The cannons fired their ion beams easily cutting through the frigates furthest from Lost Faith before one of the cannons moved down to dispatch the third frigate leaving the last one unharmed. With most of the enemy ships dealt with, Braga opened the cargo bay door and levitated himself down to the lone frigate with his arms crossed over his chest.

Once Braga was now over the ship, he moved himself to hover in front of the enemy ship to look at the crew and slowly focused on the tactical droid. All Braga could see was the tactical droids head turning to the more thinner droids while moving his hand about.

"Commander Braga, there are fighters heading toward your direction, " Zero warned.

"Eliminate all fighters heading toward my direction, " Braga spoke while he unfolded his arms and clapped his hands together.

"Understood, preparing both ion cannons," Zero replied as Lost Faith began to charge it's two ion cannons once more.

With Zero preparing the ion cannons to intercept the fighters, Braga began to slowly part his hands revealing energy being focused into a long rod. It took three seconds for the weapon to finish forming with a length of six feet long and its form made of pure energy that shined a bright orange. As the spear finished forming, Braga took hold of the center of its shaft before twirling it in both hands before piercing the window of the bridge to make a large hole. The spear's blades cut through the window of the bridge before being pulled out forcing the door to the bridge to shut close due to the vacuum of space pulling out all of the droid crew members at their station out through the large hole Braga made.

The only droid that was not pulled into space completely was the tactical droid Braga was able to take hold of with his left hand as he looked at the droid narrowing his eyes.

"I warned you not to fire on our ship," Braga spoke crushing the tactical droids head and tossing it into space.

As Braga tossed the tactical droid, he saw five fighters flying toward him before firing their guns at him. Lost Faith flew down and blocked the oncoming fire before firing both its cannons swiftly dealing with the fighters. Once the fighters were taken care of, Braga simply levitated into the bridge with his hands behind his back while his visor began to scan the area in means to seek out the main controls. His eyes looked toward the center controls before levitated toward the panels to sway his left hand over it while holding the spear in his right hand.

"Unable to access," spoke making Braga sigh and sway his left hand over it.

A holo-screen appeared revealing the reason why it did not go through.

"This technology is more primitive than I expected," Braga said in an annoyed tone before the windows of the bridge closed allowing the door behind him to open revealing three squads of battle droids.

Unlike the first two droids he saw before, there was a squad of new machines standing before him. Instead of the tan and skeletal like form or dark blue and pale colored armor but full gray. immediately began a full diagnostic scan on the new droids while Braga slowly turns to face them. The squadron of droids immediately began to fire at Braga's large form with the smaller ones using guns while the gray colored droids were using blasters installed into the upper right forearm.

"Weak," Braga spoke before bringing his spear across the three squads of battle droids dismissing in one strike.

Once the droids were dealt with, he sighed heavily and turned his attention back to the console before him.

"We need a cable if we are to access this ship's system Commander," pointed out in which Braga nodded in agreement.

"Use the Promethean armor function to create this cable," Braga ordered while raising his right hand up then toward the console.

"Matching cable hole and functions. Creating cable function," said while Braga looked to his right hand seeing his fingers shift and merge into a cable.

Braga could not help but look at the cable that was made before narrowing his eyes until he looked back to the console and bring the cable into the connector.

"Access granted. I am downloading all the information in their data banks," spoke. "Task complete...you are not going to like what I have found Braga."

"Show me," Braga commanded with narrowed eyes.

A second later, a holo-screen appeared in front of Braga once more revealing the galaxy they were in as well as the events that took place. His eyes studied the galaxy he was in as well as the many species that occupy the worlds scattered about space. It was more than he expected as he sighed and closed his eyes pausing the flow of information for now.

"Are you okay Braga?" Zero asked before Braga nodded his head.

"Yes. It has been a long time since I had to take in so much information until now. Update our database and when time permits it, we can continue to learn about this galaxy," Braga spoke swaying his hands apart splitting the holo-screen in half to learn a bit about the two sides currently in war with one another.

"Information updated. We are by the planet Christophsis looming over a battle between the Republic and Trade Federation...at this moment the Trade Federation seems to have the Republic pinned down," Zero spoke making Braga nod. "Multiple Hyper jump signatures detected."

"How many?" Braga asked while walking toward the window

"Three battlecruisers and four more frigates," Zero replied making Braga nod his head.

"Than we leave to speak with the Republic," Braga spoke before taking his spear and launching it at the metal shields that blocked his way out and watched as his spear easily pierced through the metal as it began to wither away in orange energy.

Smirking at this, he levitated off the ground and made his way out of the bridge with his arms crossed back to Lost Faith that waited for him mere meters away from the bridge. As he entered his transport, a holo-screen appeared in front of Braga revealing the fleet of separatist ships appearing a good mile away from Braga's location.

"Making destination to Republic now," Zero spoke before turning the transport ship to the planet and flying down toward it.

-Christophsis: Planetside-

With Lost Faith's cloaking still enabled, it did not take long before they reached the ground with no trouble at all. Braga watched the battle take place on a bridge where Republic forces were beginning to be overwhelmed and pushed back. He watched as some clone troopers charged toward the battle droids while gritting his teeth.

"Whoever is commanding these men...are carelessly tossing their lives away. Foolish," Braga spoke before letting out a soft scruff and turning his attention toward the shield that was engulfing the city bit by bit.

"Shield generator located. Shall we deal with it, Braga?" Zero asked hovering over the bridge.

"It would make discussing with the republic easier," Braga added while sighing.

"What of the Trade Federation? Shall we put on a possible alliance with them as well?" Zero asked making Braga laugh.

"I would rather make my own army then join theirs," Braga answered before the ship began to fly toward the direction of the shield generator.

-Shield Generator location-

"I am sensing two heat signatures making their way toward the shield generator Braga. Shall we assist them?" Zero pointed out making Braga shake his head.

"No. I wish to see what they are capable of. Although I do not doubt we can end this quickly, there is still much about this galaxy we know nothing about," Braga answered before opening the cargo bay door and looking down.

Braga watched as two figures began to fight a swarm of large droids. Bulky in form and slow in movement with no means of firepower since all the droids did was an attempt to hit one of the two with their arms or feet. Sighing, he walked off the ship and descended down to the ground with his arms crossed over his chest. It took only a second before Braga crushed one of the droids attacking the two organic figures under his feet.

"Master. We have company, " The small orange one asked welding a saber with pure energy as its blade.

"A new droid?" The other asked welding a blue energy saber while glaring at Braga.

Standing up straight, Braga looked at the two before turning his attention to the large droids to thrust his hand into its chest.

"I am no droid. Introductions can come later after these machines are dealt with, " Braga replied before pulling his hand out of the droid causing it to collapse to the ground.

"How can we trust you?" The male asked before turning to cut down another droid.

"You don't. Even so, I have no reason to attack either of you unless you give me a reason to. I do however have a purpose and that is to get answers, " Braga replied before turning around and bringing his hand into another droid followed by lifting it off the ground and throwing it at another watching as the sheer force smashed the second battle droid.e

"How do you know we will give you any answers?" The male continued to ask gaining an annoyed groan from Braga.

"I'll answer your questions once these droids are dealt with, " Braga replied while narrowing his eyes as he took hold of droids arm before tearing it off and bringing its arm to pierce its chest.

"Fine by me, " the male agreed before he continued to cut down droids.

"Uhh, master, a little help here!" The orange female spoke as she was slowly beginning to get surrounded.

The male gritted his teeth as he was too busy fending off the droids surrounding him.

"Annoying, " Braga whispered under his breath before clapping his hands together to materialize his spear and take hold of the butt end of the weapon with his right hand and swing it across cutting down the droids around Braga and the male.

Once the droids around two men were dealt with, he dashed toward the other and spiraled forward quickly dispatching the other group of droids. She looked up at Braga with wide eyes before blushing and nodding her head in thanks.

"Thanks..." She spoke before looking down before noticing the bag she had was now missing. "Master, the explosives are gone!"

"What? You had one job!" The male scolded as he met up with the young girl.

Braga looked at the two as they continued to yell at one another before he shook his head and turned toward the shield generator. Taking his spear into his hand, he took aim and threw the spear at the shield generator and watched as it pierced through the object before exploding. This caught both of their attention before turning toward the towering figure.

"What was that?" The girl asked wide-eyed.

"Name, " Braga said bluntly while standing in front of the two with tired eyes.

"Name?" The girl replied with a raised brow.

"What are your names?" Braga asked looking between the two back and forth.

"...my name is Anakin Skywalker. This one here...is Ahsoka Tano, " The male introduced while the two shit their weapons off allowing Braga to watch as the energy blades slowly sank into the metal handles.

"I am Braga of Silence and Power, " He introduced while bringing his right hand over his chest for a second before letting it go back to his side.

"Okay...so who's side are you on...Braga?" Anakin asked with caution in his eyes.

"Your eyes home caution...very wise. As for your question...no ones...for now, " Braga answered keeping his focus on Anakin now.

"No one? Then why help us?" Anakin questioned.

"Because as I said before. I want answers. So far I was able to get a small bit of data but sadly not enough to answer all my questions. There are still many left to learn, " Braga explained while slowly crossing his arms over his chest.

"What kind of answers are you looking for?" Anakin asked with a raised brow now.

"One to help me pick a side, " Braga answered before looking toward the direction of the base of operations.

"Pick a side?" Anakin repeated with a confused tone.

"You should join the Republic!" Ahsoka shouted while looking up at Braga.

"...why?" Braga asked turning his attention to Ahsoka.

Once Braga's focus was on her, she felt his gaze not just looking at her form but rather her entire being. It made her feel naked in his eyes before she narrowed her eyes at Braga out of caution. Seeing her eyes also filled with caution, Braga could only nod and ease his gaze for now.

"The Trade Federation is working with the Sith. They cannot be trusted, " Ahsoka claimed while gripping his right hand into a fist.

"What are the Sith and with what proof do you have to make such claims?" Braga questioned.

This caused Ahsoka to look at Braga with unsure eyes before turning away.

"The four separatist frigates that were blockading the planet have been dealt with. Sadly, Separatist reinforcements have arrived seconds after I dealt with the last ship," Braga explained while looking up at the sky.

"You took out four separatist frigates by yourself?" Ahsoka said while rolling her eyes. "I highly doubt that."

"No. I give credit where it is due. I had help," Braga spoke looking directly at Lost Faith with a faint smile before turning his attention to Ahsoka who was squinting her eyes to try and find what he was looking at.

"And who exactly helped you?" Anakin asked looking up at the sky as well.

"A comrade I hope you will get to meet in the future. For now, I wish to speak with your commander," Braga spoke looking down at Anakin.

"I will take you to Master Obi-wan," Anakin replied before turning his back on him and making his way toward a ledge while bringing his hand to his ear and talking into a communicator on his ear.

"Shall I stay in wait Braga?" Zero asked via their own comlink.

"Stay hidden for now. The less they know about us the better. In time we will show them but it is not the best time," Braga replied while following Anakin with his hands behind his back.

"Understood," Zero replied before going silent.

"What was that Braga?" Ahsoka asked looking over her shoulder at Braga.

"Nothing. For now," Braga answered while keeping his eyes on Anakin.

"Alright our ride should be here soon," Anakin spoke while turning to look at Braga before a LAAT hovered over and landed itself behind Anakin.

Braga raised a brow at the small transport ship as he began to scan its contents.

"General Skywalker, who's this," One of the troopers asked wearing white clone armor with blue lining on his suit.

"This here is Braga, Rex. He will be coming with us to meet with my master," Anakin answered looking at the trooper with a smile.

This caused the two clone troopers that were in the transport ship to look at one another then back at Anakin.

"Well, what are you waiting for. Get in," Anakin spoke looking at Braga and nudging his head to the transport ship with a smirk before entering the transport ship along with Ahsoka.

Anakin sat beside Ahsoka as she was looking down feeling down about her choices she made during their mission.

"You were reckless little one. You wouldn't make it as Obi-wan's apprentice…but you might be able to make it as mine," Anakin commented causing Ahsoka to look up at him with a bright smile.

"So who destroyed the shield generator?" Rex asked looking at Anakin and Ahsoka.

"That would be Braga here. Took it out by himself," Anakin answered looking to Braga who was knelt silently looking out the ship.

"What he do? Throw a bomb at it?" Rex asked with a smirk.

"No. A spear made of pure energy," Braga answered making Rex widen his eyes and look away while clearing his throat.

"Right…well good work everyone," Rex complimented while looking at Anakin then Ahsoka. "That includes you to kid."

Braga only stood there staring at the ship for a few more seconds before letting out a sigh and nodding his head as he too entered the transport ship while kneeling down to fit in the ship. Once he was inside the ship, the LAAT began to slowly pick up off the ground and fly off to meet with Anakin's master.

-Republic Base of Operation-

Anakin's LAAT later arrived at their base of operations landing on the ground. Braga was the first one out of the ship allowing him to stretch his arms over his head and roll his shoulders back sighing heavily.

"Such small ships," Braga spoke as he placed his hands behind his back with his appearance alone gaining the attention from most of the clone troopers.

Behind the clone troopers, a single male began to walk through the crowd of troopers to now stand in front of Braga. He had light brown hair on his face as well as his head while his jade green eyes looked at Braga. His attire was similar to the troopers until it reached the lower part of the body as it was more like a short robe than pants. By the male walked another alien that was only up to the male's hip height and had green skin as well as yellowish eyes. This one wore a robe over his form while holding a wooden cane to assist in walking.

"What do we have here? A new friend of yours Anakin?" The male asked while looking at Anakin.

"Master Obi-Wan. Master Yoda," Anakin spoke while he and Ahsoka bowed their heads in respect.

Braga only stood the troopers who had gathered for a bit before they were yelled at by their commanding officer to get back in their formation to continue their march into the city to deal with any leftover battle droids.

"And who might you be stranger?" The bearded male asked looking up at Braga.

"I am Braga of Silence and Power," Braga introduced while bringing his right hand over his chest and bowed his head slightly before straightening his stance and being his hand down to his side.

"Well...uhh Braga...it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Obi-Wan Kenobi and this is Master Yoda," He introduced in which Yoda bowed his head in respect as well. "So mister Braga, what brings someone like you here?"

"I will be honest. I am unsure where here is. There are a few things I know about this galaxy but sadly not enough to answer all my questions," Braga admitted with an annoyed sigh.

"Answers you seek? Know little you do?" Yoda asked causing Braga to look at Yoda and nod.

"I know little to nothing," Braga answered while looking at Obi-wan.

"Who's side are you on exactly Braga?" Obi-wan asked raising a brow.

"For now, no one. That is one of many questions I wish to ask," Braga spoke while closing his eyes.

"You haven't sided with anyone yet?" Obi-wan said with a surprised tone.

"I was just as surprised as you. He helped us take out the shield generator as well as LR-45 battle droids guarding it," Ahsoka spoke up.

"You mean we helped him. He literally did most of the work by himself. Although he has a big size, he is used to such situations," Anakin started while sighing.

"What do you mean?" Obi-wan asked looking at Anakin.

"He was able to create a weapon that is on par with a lightsaber by just clapping his hands. Not only that but he used the same weapon to destroy the shield generator," Anakin explained while looking up at Braga.

"Is this true?" Obi-wan asked looking up at Braga who only nodded.

"Lie...he does not. Trust him for now...we can," Yoda added causing Obi-wan to look at the green male before nodding and looking back at Braga.

"Very well. For now, we must speak with Anakin and Ahsoka. We will speak with you once our business is done with these two," Obi-wan pointed out causing Braga to nod in agreement and walk off with his hands placed behind his back as would walk back a few steps which were about ten meters to give them space.

"They seem promising Braga," Zero pitched in.

"Everyone does. So, for now, we must be cautious," Braga replied before looking back at Anakin them who have turned to walk toward him.

"We are heading out to save Jabba's son. Master Yoda told me to take you with us to prove you can be trusted. Are you up for a rescue?" Anakin asked crossing his arms over his chest as Braga simply nodded his head again.

Anakin nodded his head and made his way back to the same LAAT while Ahsoka ran in front of Braga to look up at him.

"You are not much of a talker are you?" Ahsoka asked with a smile.

"I talk when I need to," Braga answered before looking forward and walking past her.

"Why is that? Don't want to waste your breath?" Ahsoka questioned more.

"No. I just do not think it is worth talking to someone I know little of. Trust is earned little one as is respect," Braga answered as he continued to follow Anakin.

"Come on Tinman. Lighten up, give it time, you will fight alongside us," Ahsoka said with confidence before running past Braga to meet up with her master.

"Confident little one," Zero spoke gaining a faint nod from Braga.

"Hide outside the planet for now Zero. Stay hidden but still in contact. When the time comes, I will call on you when needed. During that time continue to go over the data I was able to obtain from the frigates database. I will be sending you additional information from time to time for you to learn and hold in our databank," Braga spoke while keeping his audio off.

Once they entered the LAAT, it took off the ground before making its way to a republic cruiser. During the entire trip, Braga simply stayed in the hangar bay going over the information he had gathered from the Separatist frigate learning about the different types of battle droids they had in their inventory.

-Tattooine PlanetSide-

Braga was put in a LAAT by himself since he took up most of the room while looking out toward the direction of Ahsoka and Anakin. Eventually, the ship landed and opened its doors allowing Braga to crawl out before standing outside and rolling his head slightly followed by his shoulder. The sound of explosions was nothing new to him as he turned his attention to the ridge that had energy bolts flying down from it. Narrowing his eyes to get a better view of the ridge, he saw at least twenty spider droids and at least a platoon of B1 and B2 battle droids. One of the spider droids managed to hit Braga square in the left shoulder causing him to flinch back slightly.

"Silence it is," Braga spoke looking down seeing Ahsoka run forward toward the bottom of the ridge along with the clone troopers.

Braga ran toward the bottom of the ridge and watched as Anakin and his troops took cover under it. Unlike them, Braga continued to run before jumping up and placing his feet against the wall of the ridge and activating his gravitational boots to begin to run up the face. Anakin and Ahsoka peaked out to watch as Braga made his way up the ridge with wide eyes before looking at each other and grin. As Braga continued to make his way up the ridge, the droids all began to focus fire on Braga as well as the walkers behind him.

"Long-range combat," Braga spoke aiming his left arm in front of him and smirked as it began to shift into a light rifle before firing at the droids in front of him.

Every droid he shot at would not only fall back but also disintegrate and leave nothing behind but their blasters. As for the spider droids, he narrowed his eyes and would have to shot at them an extra time before they too began to disintegrate while falling off the side of the cliff. The sound of humming caught his attention as he looked to the side seeing five speeders fly out from the side and started to fire at Braga. Narrowing his eyes, he turned his attention to the speeders and shot four down leaving one left that flew down toward Anakin them. Following the last speeder, he watched as Anakin easily leap onto the droids speeder to not only cut the droid in half but also take it for himself.

"Impressive," Braga commented before turning his attention back to the top of the ridge and continued to run up.

It did not take him long before he reached the top along with Anakin as the two began to tear the remaining droids apart. Once it looked like it was all clear, three droideka's rolled in and shifted into their standing positions with blasters at the ready. With the droideka's now in front of Braga and Anakin the three began to open fire forcing Anakin to start deflecting any shot aimed at him while Braga simply stood there twitching now and again from each shot. Braga looked at Anakin then took aim at the droids before the three were instantly destroyed due to being blasted by one of the walker's canons. With the cost clear, Braga only looked over his shoulder to see Ahsoka standing on an ATTE.

"And here I thought we were in trouble," Anakin commented before making his way to Ahsoka.

Braga, on the other hand, made his way to the entrance of the temple and looked around as he started to scan his surroundings.

Anakin and Ahsoka soon walked up beside Braga to look at the entrance as well before sighing.

"Braga. Do you mind staying out here to watch over the troops? Ahsoka and I will head into the temple to look for the Hutt's son," Anakin asked looking up at Braga.

"Than here I shall wait," Braga spoke before turning and walking back over to the edge of the cliff with his arms crossed over his chest.

Rex walked over to Braga sighing and looking up at the towering individual.

"So, what are you?" Rex asked before looking out at the edge.

"Right now, help," Braga answered while looking at the clone trooper before turning his attention back out at the horizon.

"I see that. But for how long?" Rex asked looking back at Braga again but this time kept his eyes on him.

"Only time will answer that. Depending on the answers I get after this mission I can be an ally or enemy," Braga replied before looking down at Rex.

"Let's hope you stay as an ally," Rex spoke before turning around and walking back over to his men.

"As do I," Braga whispered before looking back at the horizon.

-Hours later-

Anakin and Ahsoka returned with what seemed to be the baby they spoke of. Braga regrouped with them to look at the child in confusion at its form while holding back the urge to kill it. The babies form almost resembled that of a flood but what made it so different and ease his mind was that it was being held as well as not infecting anyone around it. Once his mind calmed down, he sighed and looked up at the sky to see two carrier ships descend from the sky followed by a squad of vulture droids flying down and firing at their position.

Seeing the separatists firing at not only the troops but a baby filled Braga with rage as he gripped his hands into fists while quickly. His attention was snapped away as he looked toward the gate seeing a platoon of B1 battle droids and spider droids marching toward their direction. The droids did not wait long before also beginning to open fire on Braga's direction. Braga quickly switched his left arm into his rifle to start firing upon the rows of battle droids holding his ground.

"Retreat!" Anakin shouted causing the clone troopers to try and fall back as quickly as possible.

Rex was nicked on the shoulder causing him to fall flat on his rump as a droideka slowly walked toward his direction and take aim. Before the droideka could even fire the finishing blow, Braga had fired his rifle at the droid and watched as his bullet pierced the droideka's shield and hit its head making it disintegrate in front of Rex. With the droideka taken care of, Braga ran over to Rex and switched his left arm back to normal and sway it forward creating a hard light shield to protect Rex from incoming fire.

"Get up and fall back now!" Braga commanded causing Rex to nod as he pushed himself off the ground and began to retreat back to where Anakin, Ahsoka, and other troopers retreated into the temple.

As the door was halfway closed, Braga continued to retreat while deflecting shot after shot before the door to the temple finally closed. The troopers all gathered and began to check their guns as well as ammo while Braga made his way to Anakin them.

"What's the plan?" Braga bluntly asked looking down at Anakin.

"...we stay here and wait for reinforcements," Anakin answered causing Braga to look at the baby.

"Master I don't think that is a wise idea," Ahsoka spoke up gaining both Anakin's and Braga's attention.

"Do you have another plan?" Anakin asked with narrowed eyes.

"Is there another way out of this temple?" Braga asked looking at Anakin.

Anakin looked at Braga than toward R2D2 before looking at the ground.

"You have a plan, Braga?" Anakin asked with a raised brow.

"We leave this temple," Braga bluntly answered causing Anakin to snicker.

"With our only way out blocked, how would that work?" Anakin questioned while tilting his head slightly.

"Is this the only way out?" Braga asked while uncrossing his arms. "This is a temple, like them, they have many exits. The real question is, are there are any that we can still use?"

Anakin thought about this before turning to look at R2D2 as if waiting on an answer. The small navigation droid made a few beeps before racing off deeper into the temple.

"Alright. Braga, Ahsoka, and I will find a way out of here to complete the mission. Rex, you and your men bunker down here and hold out for reinforcements," Anakin ordered in which Rex nodded his head in agreement.

"Braga. Thanks for the save," Rex thanked which gained a nod from Braga.

"Let's head out," Anakin spoke before following after R2D2 along with Ahsoka and Braga.

Deeper within the temple, the group continued downward before R2 made its way toward a terminal and inserted its cable into its system to begin to look for the layout of the building.

Braga stood at the back of the group looking back from where they came from and narrowed his eyes. While Braga stayed in the back keeping watch, he allowed Anakin and Ahsoka to speak in private for a bit. He had no idea what they were talking about and simply choose to set his mind on what he did know and that was to defend the baby. Suddenly, the temple shook out of nowhere earning a concerned look from Anakin as well as Ahsoka as R2D2 pulled up a layout of the temple.

"A backdoor landing platform," Ahsoka called out with a hopeful smile.

"I'll call in a drop ship to meet us there. Lead the way R2!" Anakin commanded while Braga kept his eyes down the hallway.

"Got it," Ahsoka agreed while looking at the bag to find the huttlet was missing.

"Where's the huttlet?" Anakin asked in which Braga began to look around to stare at the stone couch.

"Under the couch," Braga spoke walking over and tearing the couch off the floor allowing Anakin to walk up and take the Huttlet and place him back in the bag.

Ahsoka watched in amazement at the sheer brute strength of Braga while Anakin looked at the couch before shaking his head and looking down to see the baby huttlet. Sighing, he knelt down to take hold of the baby and then turn to put the huttlet back in the bag

"Thanks, Braga. Alright, we need to leave now," Anakin spoke while R2 moved past him leading the way.

-Landing Platform-

Anakin and Ahsoka were the first to arrive at the platform with Braga being last. As they reached the platform, Braga came to a stop as eight droideka's rolled up and came to a stop to enter their turret mode to start firing at the group. Narrowing his eyes, Braga lifted his left arm up to bring up his hardlight shield once more and began to block the incoming energy projectiles. While Braga was giving Anakin cover, he backed away with his eyes locked on the droids until another figure walked in between the eight droids.

"Ventress," Anakin said causing Braga to look over his shoulder watching as Anakin and Ahsoka had their lightsabers out.

Anakin and Ahsoka watched as the LAAT came into view earning a hopeful smile from the two until two vulture droids flew by and shot the ship down leaving the five stranded on the platform.

"Now what?" Ahsoka asked turning her attention to look at Ventress and the eight droideka's.

Braga activated his long range scanner to pick up any ships in the distance. His sensors picked up a single ship in the distance with three droid signatures coming from behind them.

"There is a shuttle being loaded up behind us. I will deal with the enemies here. Take that time to get the child out of here," Braga spoke before looking back forward as he continued to block off the many energy bullets from the droideka's.

"Are you crazy. We can't just leave you here," Ahsoka complained running beside Braga looking up at him with worry.

"...I cannot fight if you are here. You will only get in my way," Braga spoke looking down at Ahsoka.

"I can handle myself!" Ahsoka argued before Braga turned his attention to the baby then back to her.

"You are putting that child in needless danger. Take him and go," Braga spoke causing Ahsoka to look at the huttlet in thought before turning to him again as she nodded her head in agreement.

"Be safe," Ahsoka spoke before running backing away to Anakin to relay the message.

Braga looked back at the droideka's still firing at him but eventually stopped. His eyes looked at the one wearing a hooded black robe and just stood there watching him before the figure pulled the hood down revealing a pale-skinned woman with no hair yet light blue eyes. The two stared at one another while Braga dropped his hardlight shield to see the other more clearly. With his shield out of the way, he could not only see her smooth skin but also light lining from her red lips down under her chin as well as some marking on her forehead.

"What is a warrior like you fighting for the Jedi scum?" She asked while her eyes were narrowed.

"I will answer your questions provided you answer mine first," Braga spoke crossing his arms over his chest while narrowing his eyes.

"Very well. Ask away. You've earned that much," She said with a smirk.

"Who are you?" Braga asked tilting his head slightly.

"I am Asajj Ventress," She introduced while bowing her head with a smug look.

"I am Braga of Silence and Power," He introduced while slowly lowering his arms to his sides.

"Now, answer my question...Braga," Ventress spoke standing up straight.

"There are questions I want answered Ventress...and they will be the ones to answer them," Braga answered while crossing his arms over his chest.

"You want them to answer some questions? Such a low bargain for someone as powerful as you. Why not side with us? My master would be happy to have you fight on his side and gladly answer your questions," Ventress said with a smile.

"I will not join a group that doesn't think twice in harming the innocent," Braga replied.

Ventress could only chuckle before shaking her head.

"Than your so-called temporary truce will be your undoing," Ventress spoke before the droideka's began to open fire on Braga's form.

As Braga was being shot by the eight droideka's his form was unmoving as he clapped his hands together and narrowed his eyes. Ventress stood there with confidence while watching Braga pulling his hands apart revealing a strange orange rod forming between his hands.

"What is that?" Ventress asked.

"Power," Braga replied.

As he finished creating his spear, Braga brought his right fist toward the center of the spear and punched it toward Ventress. Her eyes widened as she brought her dual lightsabers out to block the energy spear. What surprised Ventress the most was the force of the weapon she was blocking as she was knocked off her feet. Ventress turned her lightsabers off to flip backward and land on her feet gritting her teeth only to see Braga catch the spears butt end with his right hand and spiral forward to cut down all eight droideka's bodies. The spear cut through the droid's shield as well as their bodies as they began to disintegrate.

"How is this possible?" Ventress asked as she got to her stance glaring at Braga while activating her lightsabers again.

"Leave now. While you still can Ventress," Braga warned while raising his spear with one hand and aiming the head at Ventress.

Her eyes looked at where the droideka's where before looking back at Braga once again.

"You have the technology as well as the power but...are you fast enough?" Ventress challenged with a smirk.

"Are you sure you want to do this Ventress?" Braga asked only for her to quickly leap up at him while letting out a loud war cry.

Braga sighed before spiraling forward and swing his spear at both of her lightsabers watching as it easily broke her guard and followed up with a quick front kick knocking her back and into a wall. Ventress gasped for air as she slammed into the wall while her eyes widened in shock. As she slumped down to the ground catching her breath, her eyes moved to look at Braga still holding his spear.

"Consider our battle a lesson. Do not fight a power that far exceeds your own," Braga lectured before looking over his shoulder seeing Anakin and Ahsoka riding strange creatures toward the ship followed by R2 who was using his boosters to glide then back at Ventress to see her get back to her feet and push her hands forward.

It seemed strange at first until he felt a powerful push that nearly pushed him off the ledge but thanks to his armor, not only was he able to withstand the sudden attack but also keep his footing. Glaring at Ventress, he took hold of his spear and threw it in front of Ventress watching as she jumped back and watched Braga's weapon sink into the ground. At first, it seemed foolish before the platform itself began to crack and break apart.

"You should learn to back off when you can," Braga warned as the ground under him broke as he began to levitate himself in place before following after Anakin them.

Ventress watched while slowly catching her breath and watching as Braga flew off. Her eyes filled with rage but slowly replaced with respect.

"Until we meet again...Braga of Silence and Power..." Ventress whispered to herself while holding her gut before slowly retreating into the shadows.

-With Anakin them-

Anakin had just walked into the ship while Ahsoka had dispatched a droid. Landing behind Ahsoka, she turned and looked at her friend to smile widely.

"Braga, you're okay," Ahsoka shouted happily in which Braga nodded his head.

"I am glad I was able to force the enemy to retreat," Braga added before looking up at the ship.

"Retreat? You mean you let that assassin live?" Ahsoka asked confused.

"I follow a creed. ONe I do not plan on breaking any time soon," Braga answered before walking past her into the ship.

"Guess I was worried for nothing then," Ahsoka said before the sound of someone clearing his throat was heard in the ship.

"Come on, we can chat while making our way back to Jabba's Palace," Anakin spoke with a smile before heading to the cockpit of the ship.

Ahsoka looked at Anakin and blushed softly before looking at Braga chuckling lightly. She nodded her head in agreement before chasing after Braag. As they left the planet, Braga stayed in the cargo bay going over the data he was being given by Zero. While Braga stayed in the cargo bay, Ahsoka took it upon herself to check on the baby before dropping him off at the cockpit to rest.

"Whatcha doing there?" Ahsoka asked entering the cargo bay with a smile.

"Research," Braga answered bluntly while keeping his eyes on the holo-screen in front of him.

"On what?" Ahsoka asked sitting next to Braga and looking at the screen.

"Everything about this galaxy...or at least what I can," Braga answered before closing the screen and turning to face Ahsoka.

"Everything? Wouldn't that take you years?" Ahsoka asked shocked.

"...it depends on the one who's learning and how committed they are," Braga replied before looking up at the ceiling.

"So...how did you beat Ventress?" Ahsoka asked while looking up Braga.

"...should you really be here talking to me rather than be by your master's side assisting him in steering the ship?" Braga asked with a raised brow.

"I told him I was going to come and check on you. Ventress is a tough sith. Although not a lord, still dangerous," Ahsoka asked bringing her knees to her chest and hugging it softly.

"She was skilled and has much room to improve...but so can you," Braga complimented with a soft smile while looking at Ahsoka.

"You really think so?" Ahsoka asked looking at Braga.

"I know so. You just have to learn patience and keep an open mind," Braga spoke as he looked forward.

Ahsoka looked at the ground in thought before turning to Braga to ask one more thing until the speakers turned on.

"I called in a Republic cruiser. They are letting us board through their hangar bay," Anakin spoke up causing Braga to look forward and open up a holographic layout of their ship as well as the cruiser that was currently in battle.

"Call off that order now!" Braga shouted out while getting to his feet looking up.

Before Anakin answered, Braga, looked back at the cruiser as three enemy fighters crashed into the hangar and explode killing the clones in the area. Gritting his teeth, Braga gripped his hands into fists while closing the holo-layout he had.

"We're taking this bucket of bolts all the way to Tatooine. Given that, Ahsoka I need your help up here," Anakin warned before the speakers went silent.

"...you heard him," Braga spoke while looking forward with his hands still balled into fists.

"Are you sure you are okay?" Ahsoka asked standing up and reaching out to touch his arm.

"I am fine. It is the troopers that lost their lives that annoy me," Braga answered closing his eyes.

"I see... then I will see myself out," Ahsoka spoke while taking her hand back before making her way to the cockpit.

"Stupid boy," Braga whispered to himself while opening his eyes slightly.

-Over Tatooine-

The ship began to shake violently causing Braga looked around. As his boots automatically locked down to the floor, he opened up a holo-layout revealing the ship being attacked by three fighters. Narrowing his eyes, he switched his locked down into gravitational boots to walk toward the back of the ship. Suddenly, the ship shook once more as t bottom of the ship was shot off.

"I grow tired of this," Braga spoke while looking to his right arm and caused his shoulder to open revealing two rings beginning to rotate and gather energy.

Smirking at this, the back of the cargo ship opened up using to hack the systems and giving Braga a clear shot. Raising his right arm and aiming it at the three fighters, he took aim and sighed with his arm snapping in half and whirl. Energy continued to gather itself around his shoulder and travel down to his right forearm. Braga than pushed his arm forward firing a beam of energy at the first ship watching as it pierced the first fighter before he swept it at the last two remaining fighters cutting them in half and destroying them.

With the three fighters dealt with, Braga closed the cargo bay doors while switching his right arm back to normal. Sadly, as soon as the doors closed, the ship shook once more causing Braga to nearly losing his footing causing his armor to kick in and correct his balance.

"Brace yourself, Braga! We're crash landing," Anakin warned on the speakers.

Braga narrowed his eyes and braced himself by simply crossing his arms over his chest and increasing his armors shield.

-Tatooine Surface-

The group had left the crashed ship behind and began to journey toward Jabba's Palace on foot.

"Braga, what were you thinking about opening the back of our ship for? If they landed a single hit on us through that opening we would have been done for?!"

"Eliminating all threats to the mission," Braga answered calmly while continuing to follow them.

"And what would have happened if they landed a hit in the opening you gave them?" Anakin questioned before coming to a stop just to turn and glare at Braga.

"With no rear deflector shields, I saw no difference. Nonetheless, the ship was in no harms way. They would have to shot through me to get to the ship," Braga countered while walking up to Anakin looking down at him.

"Your overconfidence blinds you, Braga. How are we supposed to trust you when you don't consider your allies," Anakin pointed out while standing before him now.

"You speak as if you know what I can and cannot do. You should learn your own position before speaking how others made mistakes," Braga countered now glaring at Anakin.

"What mistakes?" Anakin shouted leaning forward while gritting his teeth.

"You ordered your men to open their hangar bay for you to enter during a battle. That order alone caused the death of your men in that part of the ship," Braga answered before looking past Anakin before pushing past him.

"What else are we supposed to do? It would have been the best route to get us to Tatooine," Anakin spoke keeping his eyes on Braga.

"Analyze the situation around you and pick the best decision. What you did was one of the worst decisions available to you," Braga answered sighing heavily while turning slightly to look at Anakin.

"Than what would you have done?" Anakin asked crossing his arms over his chest.

"Order a squadron to take us to this planet. Although lives will still be lost, it will not be as costly," Braga asked looking at the sky crossing his arms over his shoulder.

Anakin said nothing but merely looked at the ground in thought about the plan. He thought on the go and what seemed like the easy route before shaking out of his train of thought.

"The past is the past. We will honor their death by completing this mission," Anakin spoke before walking past Braga.

Ahsoka walked beside Braga watching as Anakin walked off.

"What do you know about commanding troops? We have only known you for a day an already you are lecturing us," Ahsoka spoke glaring at Braga.

"I know about commanding more troops than you can possibly imagine. Although I do not know how much experience your masters know about taking command...from what I saw...I am not impressed," Braga spoke walking past Ahsoka unaffected by her glare.

After walking about a mile, the whole group came to a complete stop in which Anakin and Ahsoka looked out at the horizon.

"We aren't alone out here," Ahsoka spoke up looking off at the distance.

"I can sense it too...the dark side of the force," Anakin whispered while looking out the same direction Ahsoka looked off to while the little huttlet took hold of the nap of the bag to hide.

"Enemies?" Braga asked walking behind Ahsoka while looking at the same direction.

"Yes. Probably the same ones who are after the huttlet. Count Dooku," Anakin answered before turning to look at Braga and Ahsoka.

"Than we can fight him together," Ahsoka spoke up while raising her right fist up with confidence.

"No, I want you and Braga to take a far more important mission," Anakin spoke looking at Ahsoka and placing his hand over Ahsoka's shoulder before turning his attention to Braga.

"One more important than your life?" Ahsoka asked looking at Anakin worried.

"Ahsoka, I need you both to trust me on this one," Anakin spoke looking between his padawan and Braga.

As the sun had set, Braga followed behind Ahsoka looking out at the distance seeing Jabba's Palace in the distance.

"There it is, Jabba's Palace. Where almost there," Ahsoka spoke with a wide smile only for Braga to walk by her side.

"Wait," Braga spoke standing in front of her.

"What's wrong?" Ahsoka asked looking up at Braga than moved over to look past his massive form.

Suddenly seven magnaguard droids to rise from the ground each welding an electro staff. Braga looked at the droids and began to scan their bodies for their function.

"Desired body found. Zero wishes to keep one body to transfer his mind into as a means to assist you in the future," notified making Braga sigh but nod his head.

"How much can you take on little one while protecting the child?" Braga asked while gripping his hands into fists.

"At least two. Seems Count Dooku was ready for us," Ahsoka spoke in a worried tone.

"No. He was ready for you. If that is true then it seems my presence is still a mystery to our enemy," Braga spoke while cracking his neck.

"So...how much can you take on...tinman?" Ahsoka asked.

"All of them...but I will leave you two to deal with," Braga spoke before suddenly going into a full-blown sprint and crash into one of the magnaguard droids easily smashing it from the sheer impact.

The six remaining droids looked at each other as two turned their attention to Ahsoka and ran toward her leaving four for Braga to deal with. One of the droids charged toward Braga from the right while a second attacked from the opposite side. Once they were both were in arms reach of Braga, his arms flew up and pierced through the droids chest only to stand up and tear out their energy cores just to crush them. Braga slowly turned his body to face the remaining two magnaguard droids and looked between the two in thought.

'Zero wanted only one of these droids. Which one should it be?' Braga asked himself before slowly looking at the droid to the right and narrowing his eyes.

"Guess you will have to do," Braga said to himself loudly as his right hand shifted into the hacking cable.

Both droids prepared themselves only for Braga to raise his left arm up and transform it into his light rifle to shot the droid to his left not even bothering to look at it. The bolt hit the droid square in the forehead as its body began to disintegrate leaving nothing behind but its staff. With only one left, Braga shifted his left hand back to normal and began to walk toward the now lone droid sighing. In a last-ditch effort, the Magnaguard droid ran toward Braga and thrust its electro staff at his chest expecting it to be blocked or dodged but instead took the brunt of the attack.

Braga stood there and took the hit to bring his left hand forward and take hold of the droid's neck to lift it off the ground. He then began to scan the droid's body to seek out its port while the droid continued to hit Braga over and over. It did not take long before Braga found it at the back of its body.

"This better be worth it," Braga complained as he brought the droid closer to his body to allow his right arm to curve in the back and slip his cable hand into its port shutting it down completely.

With the droid offline, he hoisted the droid over his shoulder and turned to look at Ahsoka seeing her having a hard time. Braga took his left arm and shifted it into a light rifle to fire a single bolt over Ahsoka and hitting the magnaguard droid behind her with its form disintegrating. The droid looked at its fallen comrade for a split second giving Ahsoka the chance to quickly cut it in half before putting her lightsaber away panting heavily.

"Thanks for the save Braga..." Ahsoka said with a smile while looking up at Braga to see a magnaguard droid over his shoulder. "Should I even ask?"

"No. You have more pressing matters to attend to," Braga spoke looking at Ahsoka than turned his attention to the palace.

Ahsoka looked toward the palace to see Anakin flying toward it using a speeder bike from somewhere and made his way toward the palace.

"You best go and help your master," Braga spoke turning to look at Ahsoka.

"What about you?" Ahsoka asked looking at Braga.

"It is not important. Go," Braga answered causing Ahsoka to groan but nod her head before racing off after her master.

"Was that necessary?" asked making Braga nod his head.

"The less she knows about us the better. When the time comes I will show the Republic all I have to offer," Braga answered while looking up at the sky.

"Shall we bring the shuttle to take the body from your hand Braga?" Zero asked.

"Yes," Braga spoke before Lost Faith appeared over him only for it to land on the ground in front of his form.

"Understood. I will take the body as well as the scraps here to construct a physical body for another AI to take over the body and assist you in later adventures," Zero spoke causing Braga to shake his head.

"No, once you have learned of its build. Start making more of these with some upgrades. I may have the need for them in the future. Right now they will be of no help," Braga spoke crossing his arms over his chest.

"Understood," Zero spoke as a black metal forerunner skull flew out of the shuttle with blue energy pulsing from its entire form but only one eye glowing the most. Once its eye caught sight of the magnaguard droid, it shot a beam of white energy at the body from its eye to lift it off Braga's shoulder and quickly pulled it into the shuttle. With the task done, Braga nodded his head as it closed up and took off leaving Braga standing there alone.

"His true form always puts me on edge," Braga told himself before making his way toward the Palace now.

-Moments later-

Braga stood outside the palace with his arms crossed over his chest looking out at the horizon as the sun was beginning to rise now. Over the horizon, he saw a LAAT make its way from space down to the edge of the cliff to open up and reveal Obi-wan Kenobi as well as Yoda. Behind Braga, the gates of Jabba's palace opened revealing Anakin and Ahsoka as well as Jabba himself exit.

"Now Yoda. I want answers," Braga demanded looking down at Braga.

"Answer your questions I will...but elsewhere we shall. Private chat we must have," Yoda spoke with a soft chuckle.

"Thank You," Braga spoke while nodding his head in thanks.

"Than what are we waiting for? Let's get out of here," Ahsoka said earning a soft laugh from Anakin.

"You got that right," Anakin agreed before looking at Braga.

"I also agree," Braga added while a second LAAT flew down and opened revealing no one inside.

"Than hope in. I am sure we have much to talk about," Obi-wan spoke crossing his arms over his chest with a proud smile.

"Indeed we do," Braga agreed while walking to the second LAAT sighing.

/To Be Continued...

Here is the first chapter of the remake. After reading a decent amount of Forerunner fanfictions...hopefully, it gave me a good grasp on their power armor to be more accurate. The hardest bit honestly would have to be the shuttle Braga has.

Well if I messed something up please do not be afraid to tell me what it is as well as give an explanation on what it is. With that, I can learn and better make the next chapter more accurate.

Till next time everyone, mahalo nui and aloha^_^