Chapter 3: Coruscant and Day of the Empire
Scootaloo had a dream.
In her dream she found herself what looked like Ponyville. But it was like a Ghost town. “Hello? Anypony there?” She walked around to look for her friends.
“Scootaloo!” a voice called out.
“Rainbow Dash! I missed you so much!”
She ran towards her idol. They hugged each other. “Your family was so worried about you.”
“Can I see them, Rainbow?” But of course kid, hop on.” Scootaloo climbed on her back. Rainbow Dash flew to the house of her parents.
Outside, her father waited for her. “Daddy! I missed you!” She hugged him.
“Me too, Scootaloo.” The moment was interrupted by some kind of loud breathing sound.
They saw a man in black with a cap and a helmet, and a man in a black cloak.
Scootaloo went behind her Dad and Rainbow Dash. “Surrender and we will show mercy.” The man that made the breathing sound said to them.
“You will never get my daughter!” her father dashed towards the man.
“Lord Vader, destroy them.”
“As you wish, Master.”
Vader stretched his arm out. Scootaloo father was stopped in midair and was floating and struggled to get free. Then Vader rammed a red blade in her father’s chest. After a few seconds, his body fell lifeless to the ground. “Daddy! NO!”
“Don’t worry Scoots, I protect you.” Rainbow Dash stood protectively in front her.
Vader raised his hand again. Rainbow Dash gasped for air and grabbed her throat.
Then there was a cracking sound and Rainbow Dash fell also lifeless to the ground.
“Rainbow Dash!” Vader’s Master walked towards Scootaloo. She crawled backwards until she was trapped.
She raised a hoof. “Have Mercy! Please! Please!”
“There is no mercy. Now you will die.” Vader’s Master raised his hands. Lighting came out of it and electrocuted her.
At that moment, Scootaloo woke up from her dream with a loud gasp. She breathed heavily and cold sweat was on her forehead.
The Door opened and Forren and Tokrin came in worried. They had their armor on but not their helmets.
“Scootaloo, we heard you yelling, is everything alright?”
“Just a bad dream, Forren.” Small tears formed in Scootaloo’s eyes. Forren wrapped her in a hug and slowly rocked her back and forth.
“Shh, it was just a dream calm down. I can understand how much you miss them. I missed my Family too when I was on Duty,” Tokrin looked into her tear filled eyes, “Do you want to sleep with us tonight?”
Scootaloo nodded and cried herself to sleep. In the bed room of Forren and Tokrin, Forren gently took her into his bed. “I have a Son already, but she is like a daughter to me.”
“I know. And I know that the entire crew of the Stormy will defend her if necessary. You can trust me. You can trust all of them.”
Forren deployed a strong friend- and comradeship with Tokrin and the crew of the Stormy. She was the ship that he was stationed on first once he had passed the training on the academy.
Time went lost whatever he was on the Stormy. But they had reached Coruscant. The planet looked so beautiful. Scootaloo was still asleep. Tokrin had already left.
“Scootaloo, wake up, my dear,” He said in her ear. She yawned.
“Good morning. What’s for breakfast?”
“Well, let’s go to the canteen, shall we?”
“Wow. Coruscant is… beautiful.” She looked out of the window.
“Yes it is Sweetheart. But when you see the city, you will be surprised how beautiful it will be.”
In the canteen, Tokrin had already ordered Breakfast for them. Scootaloo had some pancakes and a glass of juice. Tokrin and Forren had some bread. “Those pancakes tasted great.”
“Glad to hear it. They are from the planet Corellia.” Forren smiled at her.
They got into a Sentinel-shuttle that brought them into the city. Scootaloo’s eyes went wide. “Wow. The city is really impressive. Canterlot is nothing compared to this.”
“Yes it is. The Imperial palace is the tallest building on the planet and in Imperial City.
The Emperor lives here and Lord Vader.” Tokrin left the two. The Citizen of Coruscant were too busy to notice Scootaloo. She was impressed by the sights of Coruscant and the different species that lived here.
At his home, Forren opened the Door. His was greeted by his Son, “Daddy! I missed you!” he hugged him.
“I missed you too.”
“Mommy, Daddy is back!”
“Welcome home, my husband.” She walked out of the kitchen. She had blond hair and green eyes.
“Hello again Miko. How long has it been? Half a year?” They kissed. Scootaloo smiled. It reminded her when her father and mother were reunited when the war was over.
“I have also a guest. Scootaloo, would you come in please?” She obeyed.
“Hello Mrs. Storm, I’m Scootaloo.”
“Hello Scootaloo. You don’t have to be so formal, Miro is just fine. And this is my Son Ray.” He had black hair and green eyes.
“Where did you found her?”
“It’s a long Story.” Forren told his wife how he found her.
She looked over to her with tears in her eyes. Scootaloo was playing with Ray and they both eat an Uj cake.
“That poor filly. But I’m so proud of you.”
“Thank you, my dear wife. What happened while I was gone?”
“Nothing much. I heard in the Holonet about the battle of Hoth. I don’t think that the war will ever reach Coruscant, but I’m glad when he is over.”
“Me too. Any Idea, what we should do with her?”
“Tomorrow is the day of the Empire. You could take her there.”
“Good idea.” Time went fast. In the evening, Miro made Dinner.
Scootaloo enjoyed her meal. Spice Bread. “This is delicious! The cake tasted also very good and sweet. You’re a good cook Miro.”
She blushed. “Thanks for the compliment. Should I tell you how I met my husband?”
“Yes please!” Miro saw sparkles in Scootaloo’s eyes.
“I still remember as it was yesterday…”
Forren was a recruit on the Imperial academy in Curamelle the capital of Corulag. He was chatting with Tokrin when he heard a cry for help. “Let’s investigate that.”
“Yes Forren, I’m right behind you.”
They followed the noise, until they saw a young woman, who was molested by some men. “Please, I don’t have anything I could give you!” The tallest men slapped her.
“Shut up! We want to see our money or you will deal with the consequences!”
He was about to slap her again. “Freeze!” Forren pointed his rifle at him. He had set his rifle to stun.
“Or what? Shoot? You Stormtroopers can’t hit anything.”
“Oh yeah? Watch this!” Before the men could react, Forren hit them all. “TK-1138 reporting in, we have a situation.”
“Copy that, a Squad has been dispatched to your location.”
“Are you hurt?” Forren checked her.
“No, I’m alright. Thank you for saving me mister…”
“Storm. Forren Storm. I hate pirates and criminals. They’re scum like the Rebels.”
“I’m Miro.” She lifted his helmet to kiss him. He and Miro blushed. She left after the Squad arrived to arrest the criminals.
“Looks likes she got a crush on you Forren,” Tokrin commented.
“…After that we were dating and married after some time and got our boy.”
“This was such a nice and awesome Story! Just one Question: Where can I sleep?”
“You can sleep in my bed,” Ray answered Scootaloo.
“That’s nice from you but don’t you have a guest room or a sleeping bag? I don’t want to make you trouble,” Scootaloo felt embarrassed.
“No way, my bed is big enough for us both.”
Scootaloo yawned, “Alright, fine.” Miro carried her to the bed. She was too tired to resist. Miro tucked her and Ray in.
Scootaloo had already drifted to sleep and hugged the plushie Stormtrooper in her sleep that Miro made for Ray after his father left for Duty.
Ray didn’t mind that Scootaloo used his plushie. It was understandable for him, since Scootaloo was separated from her parents.
Miro smiled sad at her and whispered, “Sweet dreams, you two.” She walked to her bedroom. “She looks like an Angel when she is asleep.”
“I know Miro. I just hope that we find a way to get her home. Her parents must be worried sick.”
“Don’t worry, I’m sure you will.” She kissed him on the lips before they drifted off to sleep.
Scootaloo woke up in the morning. She yawned and stretched herself. Oh, I hope that Ray didn’t mind that I used his plushie, She thought after she noticed that Ray was already up and she was holding the plushie. She blushed in embarrassment.
“Good morning, Scootaloo. I made you Breakfast.” Ray walked in with a Breakfast Board. On it were some pancakes and a glass of juice. “That’s very nice from you Ray.” She ate her breakfast.
“I don’t mind that you are using my plushie. Mommy made it after my Daddy left for Duty. Since you are in a familiar Situation as I was, you can keep it.”
“Ray, I can’t accept this.” “You know Scootaloo; you’re already like a sister for me. And I will do anything I can, to make your stay comfortable. My parents taught me always to be friendly towards guests. The Story of your father reminds me when my father left.”
He hugged her to cheer her up as she cried a little.
“Thanks, I needed that.”
“No need to thanks, that’s what friends are for.”
They walked into the living room. Forren and Miro waited already for them.
“Good morning, Scootaloo. Did you sleep well?” Forren smiled at her.
“Yes I did.”
“Glad to hear it. We thought that we should show you the city. And today is a special Day.”
“What kind of special Day, Miro?”
“The Day of the Empire. It celebrates the Day the Empire was founded. It begins in the evening.”
“Sounds interesting. I’m in.”
“Good then let’s go.” Forren gave her a piggy ride while Miro gave Ray a piggy ride.
They showed Scootaloo the Galactic Museum, the Galactic Opera House and any other sights Coruscant had to offer. The time went fast and it was evening.
At a Viewing platform Forren asked, “And, what do you think of Coruscant?”
“It’s a nice place.”
“Glad to hear it. And now, time for the grand finale.”
Music started to play. TIE-fighters were in parade formation. AT-ST’s and Imperial troop carriers passed by. The music came to a climax.
“Citizens of Coruscant. I’m Emperor Palpatine.” A voice could be heard through loudspeakers and a man be seen on a big screen. The crowd applauded.
“The Empire is on the verge of success. Soon, Peace and Order will be restored to throughout the galaxy. Even now, our capable forces, led by Darth Vader are striking back at the Rebel insurgents. Long live the Empire!”
Palpatine raised his arms and fireworks started. Scootaloo clapped her hoofs in applause. “Awesome! And impressive!”
“Yes. The Empire never fails to impress.”
Scootaloo let out a yawn. Ray too. “Looks like someone is tired. Time to go home,” Miro smiled.
Back home, Scootaloo drank some hot chocolate with Ray. They were drawing together in Ray’s room.
Miro looked after them with Forren. Their hearts melted. Both kids were asleep on the floor. Scootaloo had drawn something. It was a picture of her Family and Friends.
The first pony was a stallion with a white coat with red mane and tail. He had a yellow circle as Cutie Mark. The word “Daddy” was under him. Next to him was the word “mommy” with a mare who had an orange mane and tail and a torquiest coat but Scootaloo was fallen asleep before she could draw her mother further.
The next pony was a mare with blue coat, magenta eyes and a rainbow colored mane. She had the word “sister.” Next to her were two fillies.
The first filly had a yellow coat, orange eyes, and a red mane with a purple bow. She had an Apple with a heart in it as Cutie Mark. The other filly had a white coat, green eyes and a pink and purple mane. Her Cutie Mark was a musical note in a star. Under them were the words “Cutie Mark Crusaders forever” while her father had the words “I miss you.”
“We must hang up this on the fridge.” Miro went into the kitchen with the picture while Forren tucked the kids into bed.
“Sweet dreams, you two.”
He joined his wife in the bed. “It breaks my heart how much she miss her parents and friends.”
“I know Forren. But now she needs us. And I have an Idea. But this has time until tomorrow.” They both drifted off to sleep.
In the morning, Forren woke up. Miro was already gone. Forren heard how she was working on something. He decided to look after the children. They were still asleep.
“Ray, Scootaloo, time to wake up.”
Ray let out a yawn. “Good morning, Daddy!”
“Morning, my Son.”
Scootaloo also woke up. “Good morning, Forren. What’s for breakfast?”
“Bread.”
After a good breakfast, Miro showed Scootaloo her work. “Scootaloo, I have a surprise for you. Close your eyes.” She obeyed.
“Open your eyes.”
Scootaloo let out a tear of joy. It was a plushie of her father. “It’s so beautiful! Thank you!” She hugged Miro.
“Glad to hear that you’re like it. I had the Idea after I saw your picture.”
“I just miss them so much.” Scootaloo’s eyes began to tear up again.
“Don’t worry, we’re here for you.” Ray hugged her to cheer her up.
The Doorbell rang. It was Tokrin. “Sorry to interrupt. But Captain Ian wants to see you both. He has an Idea how we can find Scootaloo’s home.”
“Good. Sorry, my dear wife and Son, I thought we had more time.”
“There’s no need to be sorry. Helping Scootaloo to get home is more important now. I have something for you.” Miro gave his husband a hologram of herself and Ray.
“Thank you,” He kissed her before he and Scootaloo left.
On the Stormy, Ian waited for them in the hanger bay. “Hello again.” He knelled down to Scootaloo. “That’s a nice plushie.”
“Thanks. Forrens wife made it for me.”
“So what’s the plan?” Forren asked.
“We can send out Probots that are searching her home. If you can give us information’s about your home.”
“No problem.”
An officer interrupted them, “Sorry to bother you Sir, but Lord Vader wants to inspect the Stormy.”
Scootaloo gulped, “Then the search will have to wait.”
Forren could only say one thing, “I have a bad feeling about this.”