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// Chapter 2 Fun on the Speeder bike and the Stormy 
// Story: The Empire today 
// by Bronycommander 
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Chapter 2: Fun on the Speeder bike and the Stormy


Scootaloo walked with Tokrin to his speeder bike. She saw his Blaster pistol. “Tokrin, what is this in your holster?” 
“This is the Q-2S5 MOA Blaster pistol also called Scout blaster. Since Blaster rifles are too bulky for our missions, we are using this blaster as sidearm. The Scout blaster is small and easy to handle. This makes them perfect for our missions. But we are also Snipers if the mission requires it. 
Like our name Scout trooper says, our mission is often to scout the enemy and then send the Stormtroopers out, since they are the infantry of the Imperial army, apart from the Army troops. There we are.”

Scootaloo was a little nervous as she saw that the speeder bike was floating.
“You’re sure that nothing bad can happen?” 
“Don’t worry, careful is my middle name. Besides, in country you need to live a little. Hold on tight, kid.” He said when he started the speeder bike.

Scootaloo tightened her grip on Tokrin's torso as he started with low speed.
“And how do you like it?” Tokrin turned around to see Scootaloo smile. 
“Just like riding my scooter!” she exclaimed happy. 
“Glad to hear it. I increase a little in speed.”

The Speeder bike went faster. Scootaloo laughed, “This is Awesome! It’s like a dream! If Rainbow Dash could see this!”
The Speeder bike was faster than her scooter but still she had a lot of fun while Tokrin was riding his bike through the trees of Endor. 
At the base, Scootaloo was a little dizzy but was still smiling, “This was fun!” 
“Glad to hear it. It seems that our shuttle is here.” Tokrin pointed to a Sentinel-shuttle that was on the landing approach, “This is the Sentinel-class landing craft, also known as a Sentinel-class shuttle or Imperial landing craft. It is the primary landing craft of the Imperial forces.”

Forren came and knelled down to Scootaloo, “How was your trip?” 
“Awesome! But I feel dizzy, can you carry me?” “No problem.” Forren gently picked her up. “Commander Igar told already the captain of the Stormy of you. He’s eager to meet you. And he cares for his ship and Crew. He also makes sure that guests have a very comfortable stay on his Star Destroyer.”

Forren walked with Scootaloo and Tokrin in the Shuttle. It took off and flew to the hanger bay of the Stormy. Scootaloo’s eyes went wide when she looked out of the window and saw the Death Star. “Wow. It’s monstrous.” 
“Quite. This new Death Star will be the instrument that fires the final shot into the chest of the Rebel Alliance. This is the Stormy, an Imperial I-class Star Destroyer. They are the Backbone of the Imperial Navy.” Forren pointed at it. Scootaloo looked at it in awe.

Once the Shuttle was landed, Forren and Tokrin reported at the Captain. He had brown hair and blue eyes. “TK-1138 and THX-421 reporting Sir.” 
“At ease. And you must be our guest.” He looked at Scootaloo. “Commander Igar informed me already. Allow me to introduce myself: Captain Ian Takan. I hope that you will enjoy your stay on my ship.”

“Thank you Captain Takan. I’m Scootaloo.” She said in a polite and respectful tone.
“Although I am the Commander of this ship, my guests don’t need to be that formal to me. Ian is just fine. Forren, Tokrin, would you be so nice and show her the ship? I’m busy at the moment.” "
With pleasure, Sir,” Forren responded.

Forren and Tokrin got with Scootaloo in the Turbolift. “Can I ask who Rainbow Dash is? And how you exactly got here?” Tokrin asked with concern. 
“Rainbow Dash is a Pegasus pony like me. For me she is my big sister and my idol. Sweetie Belle is sick. I and Apple bloom visited her. Sweetie Belle had to sneeze. When that happened, a bust of magic came from her horn and hit me. Then I landed in this Forest,” Scootaloo explained her ears lowered.

Forren patted her mane. “Don’t worry. You can stay with me no matter how long it takes.” Scootaloo smiled again.
The tour was interesting for her. It seems that the news about her were spread fast on the Stormy, as every crewmember greeted her and told his sympathy for her.

“Look out.” A Mouse droid scurried through her legs. “This was a MSE-6 mouse droid. They are used for Maintenance work, messaging or to guide people through the endless corridors of the Imperial capital ships.” Forren explained.

“Reminds me of a Toaster or of a box on wheels.” 

“I know. We nicknamed them ‘toaster droids.’" Tokrin chuckled.

They leaded Scootaloo to one of the guest rooms after the tour was over. “You can stay here. The Stormy is my second home. And yours too until we arrive at Coruscant and find your home. So, welcome at your second home.” Forren showed her the guest room.

It had a bed, a holoprojector with a database and the Imperial Holonet. There was also a window that gained a good view. Forren and Tokrin taught her Aurebesh so she could read everything. She was also able to read High Galactic which was not surprising for the Imperials.
“I hate it to say but we must leave you now. If you need something, just use the red button on the projector. Bye,” Forren and Tokrin said good bye.

Scootaloo used the time she had to read the database. She read all information she could find. How the Empire and the Rebel alliance were founded, what the clone wars were and what the Death Star was. She also read about the Imperial technology like the Imperial Star Destroyer, the TIE-fighter, the TIE-pilots, the Imperial academy, the AT-ST and AT-AT and so on. She found also out that the year was now 3 ABY because in the battle of Yavin, the Rebel Alliance managed to destroy the first Death Star. The battle of Hoth was a great defeat for the Rebels and a great victory for the Empire.

That's a lot of information. Coruscant is a planet that consists of only one giant city? I'm curious how Forrens Family will receive me.
She thought and looked at out the window. The Stormy jumped into Hyperspace. Scootaloo couldn’t help but to find it beautiful.
Then she went into bed. She let out a tear as she missed her friends and family.