Drugs & Revelations

Day 7: Jealousy

Fives frowned. He was angry. He glanced to his right and watched as Echo ducked under a carefully aimed punch from Kix. “That’s it Echo. You’re doing good.”

Echo chuckled. “I’m an ARC trooper. If anything, I should be saying that to you.”

Kix raised an eyebrow. “Yeah. Says the man who would spend hours negotiating if you could. I wouldn’t be surprised if I had to come in and save you.”

Fives’ fists hit the punching bag faster. Yeah. Sure you will Kix. Echo can take care of himself.

Echo’s boot connected with Kix’s cuirass, knocking him down, only for the medic to roll to his feet. “Hooh… there you go. Mark that was strong. Glad you can defend yourself vod’ika.”

Fives growled to himself. I thought you said you’d have to protect him, Kix?

“Oh please Kix. I’m the one who’ll have to defend you.” Echo teased back, he only really got this way around Fives. So this was odd.

Fives growled again, punching the bag once more before stalking over to the pair and shoving Kix aside, taking up a fighting stance. “Oh yeah, Echo? And who will defend you from the world?”

Echo froze, tilting his head slightly. “Fives, are you alright?”

“Answer me!” Fives roared, launching a fist towards Echo’s head, who swiftly dodged. Don’t need me anymore eh?

“Fives, what is wrong with you?” Echo shouted back, assuming a more defensive stance.

“I said answer me!” He yelled, not thinking straight as he dove forwards in an attempt to tackle his fellow ARC.

Echo sidestepped him and stuck a leg out, tripling the raving clone. Fives fell, but rolled with it, rolling sideways as he landed and using the momentum to roll up to a kneel and stand up. “Fives, I can protect myself. I’m fine!” Echo returned, he still hadn’t caught on to Fives mindset.

So that’s it then?

“Then why are you sparring with Kix? Don’t need help anymore?” Fives threw a fast right hook, which Echo caught and twirled on his heel, using the leverage of Fives’ arm over his shoulder to throw him away again.

Don’t need me anymore?

Echo, finally catching on, frowned, asking softly. “Fives, are you jealous?”

“No.”

Yes.

“Fives, you know—“ Echo was cut off as his brother landed a solid uppercut to his chin, knocking him back slightly. He found his feet again and held his chin, looking incredulously at Fives.

Fives was breathing hard, his chest heaving even though he was barely winded. His fists were clenched tightly at his sides. “I suppose you didn’t need anyone to cheer you up when you didn’t ace that astronavigation rest back in training? Or maybe you needed Kix?”

“Fiv—“ Echo tried, looking sad.

“Or maybe you needed Kix to comfort you when Hevy died?” Fives was really screaming now.

“Five—“ This time it was Kix.

“Perhaps you needed Kix at your side when the Seps invaded Kamino! And maybe Kix should’ve made ARC trooper with you!”

Echo slowly began walking towards the ranting ARC.

“Then maybe, just maybe, Kix should’ve been your batcher instead! I guess you don’t need me anymore, eh? You don’t need your ori’vod anymore yeah?!” Fives roared, he wasn’t trying to attack him anymore.

Echo walked right up to him, and then wrapped his arms around him, laying his head on Fives’ shoulder. “Fives. I’ll always need you ori’vod. Always.”

Fives shuddered in his brother’s arms, hugging him back. “I love you Echo.”

“I love you too, Fives.”

Here’s my final entry. @painkiller80

This is beautiful ❤ i love it...this, i don't know i just love it 😍

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Thank u

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For everyone else, i saw many who struggle to finish their work, it's ok..since im taking a day off from writing you all have a bonus day to post. Not a competition just have fun ❤

Day 6: Kiss

Fives didn’t even remember how they ended up in this situation, but he didn’t exactly care at the moment.

He shifted ever so slightly, and felt the rubble trapping him and General Ti shift in response. Osik…

“Fives, while appreciate the gesture, you really shouldn’t have tried to cover me. I could’ve easily moved the debris with the Force.” The Togruta said quietly.

Fives raised his eyebrows, unable to resist being sassy. “Oh really? Is that why your arm is in a sling?”

Shaak’s face went blank for a second before her lips spread into a smile and she laughed softly, “Touché Fives.”

Fives grinned, though he was well aware that if he leaned forward even slightly, his lips would meet hers and that would not be good. His position wasn’t exactly comfortable, but he certainly wouldn’t rewind time to not be in it. Shaak had been being tended to by a medic when a stray shell had clipped a building and sent rubble careening down towards them. The medic had managed to move out of the way quick enough, but there was no way Shaak could. So Fives moved, really moved to throw himself over her. He totally did not enjoy the way she curled into his chest as the debris came crashing down. But, this left them in their current predicament. Shaak was laying on her back, looking up Fives, who was knelt with his left knee between her legs and right knee bent, holding him up with his boot on her left side. His torso and head were leant over her, so they were eye to eye, and his helmet had been knocked off earlier in the battle. He would’ve moved, because he knew the rubble wouldn’t collapse on them, but there wasn’t exactly any more space.

“Gene—“

“Shaak.”

Fives’ mouth opened and closed a few times as he processed that she had just told him to call her by her name. Then he finally managed to speak, “Shaak, frankly, even if you could’ve moved the rubble with the kriffin’ Force, I still would’ve done it.”

“I know.” The Togruta smiled softly, laying a hand on his cuirass.

“I.. you do?” Fives furrowed his brows.

Shaak giggled, and Fives took immense pleasure in the fact that he caused that. “Your thoughts aren’t exactly quiet.”

Fives’ heart dropped when he heard that. “I’m sorry General, I apolo—“

“Fives.” Shaak tried.

“—gize. I shouldn’t think like that and I apologize for accidentally forc—“

“Fives.”

“—ing those thoughts on you. I didn’t even thi—“

“Fives!”

The ARC blinked. “I.. huh?”

The Jedi lifted her hand from his chest to his cheek, making Fives shudder. Her hand was slightly warmer than the average sentient’s, and Fives found the sensation amazing. He raised one hand to lay on hers, exhaling softly.

“Fives… I don’t mind.”

And then she leaned up and kissed him. Fives almost melted. He responded in kind, enjoying the soft feel of her lips against his own. Electricity shot down his spine and Fives shivered, then pulled back, resting their foreheads together. Shaak, knowing exactly what it meant to the clones, felt her montral’s darken.

“You have no idea….” Fives began.

“....how long I’ve wanted to do that.” Shaak finished with a smile.

Fives chuckled softly. “No. I really don’t. I want to though.”

Shaak caressed his cheek, “Then you will.” And then she kissed him again.

Eventually they were rescued, and no one was any the wiser about why the two were frequently found comming each other. Nor why they were always found near each other when on the same assignment.

And neither of them knew it, but ever since that day, their colors were always brighter in the Force.

Finally! The pining is over. @painkiller80

Well finally...😅

I've never thought but they're quite the pairing, it's not so bad afterall ❤

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As always, thank u and great writing. This is cute, sassy and very soft ..i like it

Day 2: Family/ Loyalty

Vode An.

Brothers all.

That was the phrase the clones’ brotherhood was based off of.

Kandosii sa ka’rta, Vode An.

One indomitable heart; We are stronger together.

Coruscanta a’den mhi, Vode An.

The wrath of Coruscant is right. Fields of destroyed clankers attested to that.

Bal Kote, darasuum kote,

Eternal glory indeed. The millions of brothers that have fallen to slow that Separatist war machine will be forever immortalized in eternal glory.

Joroso’ran kando a tome.

We will bare the weight of their memory, and their glory, proudly.

Sa kyr’am nau tracyn kad, Vode An.

Forged in the fires of death and war, we, I, am a soldier. I am Mando’ade.

Kandosii sa ka’rta, Vode An.

For our brothers, do we proudly stand.

Coruscanta a’den mhi, Vode An.

One Clone equals twenty droids. No less.

Bal Kote…

Motir ca’tra nau tracinya.

The Separatists stand before us, lighting the night skies aflame with their weapons of war.

Gra’tua cuun hett su dralshy’a.

Our vengeance burns brighter than a star. Not only for the citizens of the Republic, but for our brothers long passed.

Aruetyc talyc runi’la solus cet o’r.

Every one of the Separatist traitors will kneel to the wrath of the clone army. For there is nothing more dangerous than a brother consumed by rage.

Motir ca’tra nau tracinya.

Those who stand before us, daring to attack innocents, set the sky ablaze.

Gra’tua cuun hett su dralshy’a.

Our vengeance will be felt.

Aruetyc talyc runi’la trattok’o.

They will learn what pain means.

Sa kyr’am nau tracyn kad, Vode An!

Forged in the fires of death and war, I am a soldier. I am Mando’ade.

I should’ve stopped you.

I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.

I’m sorry I left you behind.

But I made a vow that day,

Not. One. More.

I’m loyal to my brothers. I will always be. I won’t let them feel the pain I have.

But you were something special.

I’m sorry I failed you Echo.

I hope you forgive me.

Vode An.

Brothers all.

Now this one wasn’t rushed, I’m proud of this one. Cause the other was written at like 1am. Lol. @painkiller80

I like this style, i like this...i love everything.

Don't let me start about the sense of loyalty that this exudes and how powerful this is ❤ because that exactly how i feel about all clones. Fiercely loyal and powerful but they all carry a constant sadness and grief that no one understand.

Thank u, truly ❤❤

Day 1: Forbidden

Elegant.

Graceful.

Beauty.

Deadly.

Abso-fekking-lutely mesmerizing.

All words that described General Shaak Ti.

ARC-27-5555, A.K.A Fives had these thoughts run through his head as he saw the elder Togruta Jedi step off the transport with Commander Shield, Commander of the Kamino Defence Forces at her side. Back when he was a Cadet, Fives had harbored a small (Ha!) crush on her. Who could blame him? The woman was always understanding, willing to listen, talk, or just be company. Hell, he’d be thoroughly surprised if there was a single brother who didn’t harbor a crush on the sapphire-eyed Jedi when they were a Cadet.

Of course, the ARC trooper thought that the silly attachment had fizzled out when he left the stormy world for the Rishi Outpost. Apparently it had only been buried deep down, because now it was back with a vengeance.

Fives blinked into his HUD as it beeped softly, warning him of an elevated heart rate nearing dangerous levels. He exhaled softly in the quiet of his sealed helmet. Surely she doesn’t affect me that much…

Everything became so much more vivid in her presence. He could feel the scratches and pockmarks on his DC-15A blaster carbine perfectly, even through his gloves. He could see the ever slight rise and fall of Shield’s chest-plate as he breathed. And of course, the radiance that was Shaak Ti. He could see the slight color differences in her crimson colored skin. It wasn’t all one shade. He could make out the slight inclines and declines that showed her montrals weren’t quite as uniform as they appeared.

“Fives!”

Fives blinked out of his thoughts and walked over to Rex, General Ti, and Shield as the Captain called him.

“Yes Sir?”

“I’m gonna go help Commander Shield sort the shinies. Keep an eye General Ti will you? We don’t want a repeat of the Kenobi Incident.”

Fives saw Shield’s helmet tilt amusedly at Rex when he spoke the Commander’s title.

“Of course, Sir.” Sure as hell don’t need a repeat of the Kenobi Incident.

Rex snorted as Fives added the title at the end, then turned to the Togruta. “General Ti, this is Fives, one of my best ARC troopers.” Rex gestured at Fives. “He’ll be your guard detail while you’re here.”

Shaak smiled, and Fives nearly became a puddle of trooper on the duracrete.

“It’s a pleasure, Fives.”

Despite the happiness hearing her smooth lilting voice again brought him, he couldn’t suppress the pang of sadness her greeting caused him. She didn’t remember him. It was understandable, considering she met hundreds, thousands even, of troopers on Kamino. Didn’t mean he wasn’t sad. But he saluted anyway, mustering his best ‘Ready to do my part’ voice, and spoke. “Likewise, General Ti. At your service.”

The Jedi’s nonexistent brows furrowed, but she nodded. “As you were.”

Fives relaxed as she said that, though he was still a little on edge. Rex and Shield walked off, Shaak watching them go.

When they turned a corner, the Togruta Jedi turned back to the ARC, her eyes softening. “Hello again, Fives. It’s been a long time.”

Fives almost dropped his blaster. No way. No kriffing way.

“General Ti, you.. you remember me?”

Shaak’s shoulders shook slightly as she laughed. Fives took immense pride in the fact he made her laugh.

“Of course I do. I remember all of you. How could I forget such incredible beings?”

Fives felt a comfortable warmth spread through him at that. “I.. it’s going to see you again, General.”

The sapphire eyed woman smiled. “You too, Fives. And you made ARC trooper. I’m so proud. I’m sure Bric and El-Les would be too.”

I’m dead. I’m dead. I have to be. It’s impossible that she’s here. It’s impossible she’s smiling at me like that.

Shaak laughed again. “Calm down Fives. You aren’t dead. It’s very endearing that you think of me like that.”

Fives stiffened. “Did I say all of that out loud?”

Shaak nodded.

The ARC sighed, laughing awkwardly. “I… ah. Can you just ignore that General? I apologize profusely.”

“Sadly not, Fives.”

A glance to the right allowed him to see Rex and Shield coming back. Apparently they’d been talking for longer than he thought.

“Because I welcome it.”

Fives’ jaw dropped as Shaak turned and climbed aboard the transport with Shield, but not before shooting him one last smile.

His crush on Shaak Ti was scandalous.

Illegal.

Non-regulation.

Forbidden.

And that was exactly why Fives embraced it.

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Ok, this was rushed because I had things to do, so it isn’t particularly well written, but here’s Fives Week prompt one!

@painkiller80

I...what? 😍 rushed or not this is wonderful. I've never thought about Shaak Ti ....but this is..perfect

And i love awkard Fives (him being slightly embarassed with his crush is my fave headcanon)

Thank u ❤