This one shot is for Despoinagkou

I feel like right now I have the motivation and inspiration to write another one shot and since Cody is next on my list (that's kinda good cause the topic somehow suits my mood today) I'll just continue with him

I hope you like it! (And prepare for some feels)

23. What happened to you?

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A new day is always a new beginning, but how this new start is used, is in your responsibility.

Being the new Padawan of the great Obiwan Kenobi, you felt proud. Proud of not being a youngling anymore. Pround to be part of a greater force. Proud to be assigned to one of the best jedi you ever met and proud of doing the thing you loved the most: Helping people and hopefully help ending a long and gruesome war.

Today was your new beginning. It was the day master Kenobi brought you to his command ship to get used to everything and also meet his troops.

You personally have heard a lot of stories about the 212th and their achievements so you were even more excited to meet everyone in person.

As soon as Master Kenobi and you arrived on the command ship, you couldn't stop looking around and admiring its beauty. The huge corridors, all these gunships and especially the busy people running around amazed you the most.

"Come on (Y/N). You gotta meet my troops", Master Obiwan said smiling while leading you into another huge room where a lot of people were who all looked the same.

Speaking up to get everyone's attention your master introduced you

"Listen up! Meet (Y/N), my new padawan." you looked around the room and saw that you got everyones attention. Smiling into the round you commented "Hey boys." then master Kenobi continued as one trooper made his way towards you "(Y/N), meet my Commander."

"Nice to meet you General. I'm Commander Cody" he saluted.

"Cody would you please be so kind and show her around?" Obiwan asked him

"Sir yes sir"

The ship was even bigger than you thought in the beginning. Large corridors which just didn't seem to end and also looked all the same. Then there were Huge control rooms. They were quite impressive especially the bridge and command room. But Cody also showed you the more fun parts of the ship like the plenty gyms they had and the cantina. All in all Cody's tour was really impressive and until now you haven't even seen half of the whole ship. As if Cody knew that you were dying of hunger, he walked over to the counter of the cantina and came back with two plates full of food and some drinks. 

„Thanks Commander" you Said smiling while sitting down on the bench so you could face him. 

„You can call me Cody when off duty" he just replied and took off the helmet he wore all the time and what you saw really pleased you... damn Cody was handsome you thought but immediately banned this thought into the back of your head.

One thing that really stood out was the scar over his left eye that nearly made its way over the whole left side of his face. Based on the color of the scar you could tell that it's been a while since he got it. Being the interested person you were you couldn't resist but ask

„If I may ask Commander erm Cody...What happened to you? How did you get that scar?" 

„ohhh" he touched the scar with his left hand as if he experienced the situation over and over again in his mind, leaving him with a pained expression. 

„Oh I'm so sorry for asking. Just forget it" you immediately apologized ashamed as you saw the hurt in his eyes

Quickly shaking his head to get rid of his thoughts Cody answered „no no... it's alright general... it's just been so long since I last thought of this Event." He looked at his hands and then continued „it happened during my second mission when I've just been assigned to General Kenobi. My Little squad, that includes the people I graduated with and I had to inspect the planet when suddenly a couple of droids attacked us and I got hit pretty bad by a large metal thing right in the face, nearly knocking me out. Before I could get back to my senses, I heard my brothers scream in pain and fear as one after one got shot and died a gruesome death leaving me as the only survivor. This scars reminds me of this mission when I was too late. Too late to save my brothers. to save my best friends, the ones I grew up with and this scar is the only thing I still have that is linked to my fallen brothers."

„Omg Cody I'm so sorry... I shouldn't have asked. This memory must be painful" you exclaimed feeling sorry and bad for even asking him about his scar since this was such a traumatic experience for him.

„Don't worry, general. It's been a while" „(Y/N). It's (Y/N) off duty" you insisted 

„Anyway let's continue the Tour" Cody thankfully changed the topic and showed you the rest of the huge ship

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That was the start of a great friendship between you and honestly you couldn't have been happier. Cody was such a thoughtful and cute guy who knew how to make people happy. On top of that you two made an awesome team during battle that might've saved your butts plenty of times. 

It was already close to midnight as you walked to the now dark and empty hallways, making your way towards the barracks of your favorite Clone and Commander.

As you reached his room you didn't even bother to knock but instead you just walked in, finding Cody just in his blacks in which he honestly looked damn hot...  he hasn't seen you yet. He was facing the bed, obviously lost in his thoughts so you used that chance and ran up to him just to jump on his back. Your attack caused him to flinch and letting out a high pitched scream in shock. Instead of apologizing to nearly scare him to death you just laughed your ass of and whispered into Cody's ear

„Hey there handsome! Ready for a new mission? Master Kenobi said we might have located Grievous... Let's bring this clanker to justice." 

„Goddamn (Y/N) you could've killed me! My poor heart is not trained for a shock like that"

„True True... old man!" „Pfff... And here I always thought that 12 is younger than 16.... hmmm. I guess you're the old lady here"

You rolled your eyes and jumped off Cody's back just to throw yourself onto his bed 

„How are you always so happy?" he asked and continued „it's impressive how even after all this horror you went through and all that death you already saw that you're always so positive"

„Ahh I see... midnight is your thinking hour... I like that but honestly I live by the motto: A new day is always a new beginning but how this start is used, is in your responsibility. I'd rather live my life as happy as I can so that when I die one day, I know that I was happy and my life was worth it"

„But still... it's so damn hard..." he sat down on the bed „I mean I hardly manage to process everything and I've been serving in the war for way longer than you"

„Oh come here you big baby" You opened your arms so he could lean in for a hug which led to his head resting on your chest listening to your heartbeat. „I'm not saying that it's easy Cody." then you continued „You have to live with this hard situation. war is Hard, But that doesn't mean you can't try to make the best out of it... and you should try this too! We never know what might happen and I'd be really sad if I knew my favorite man didn't even try to enjoy life a bit"

„Thanks (Y/N). I really needed that. Can you promise me to always be there for me?" Cody sighed out after your short talk. He still lay on your chest, cuddling into it while you played with his hair, looking at the ceiling. It were moments like these that made your friendship even better... you might also say that during moments like these both of you kind of showed the love they felt for each other without saying it and without the other one realizing it.

„I promise Cody."

„Thank you. Anyway when is the mission?" Cody whispered into the silence. 

„We'll leave some time in the morning" „Sounds good. Then we'll have enough time to get some sleep. Mind if you join me here? You are comfortable" „sure you big fluffy teddy bear! Your new personal pillow won't leave you anytime soon" 

„Hmmm..." he mumbled out half in his sleep „then I'm glad" and then he already fell asleep on your chest which was to be honest such a cute view. His arms wrapped around your chest and one leg over your body to make himself comfortable was definitely such a wholesome sight that you just sighed happily and also fell deep into your dreams soon after.

The next day, you woke up in Cody's arms which were still wrapped around you like if he was scared he'd lose you if he loosened his grip. This situation just made you so happy and wonder what if you were able to wake up next to him everyday just like that cause you honestly really liked him, more than you were supposed to and this feeling only got stronger after your quality time yesterday.

A simple but sexy „Morning" brought you out of your thoughts and back to reality. 

„Morning Cody" you replied „it's time to get ready for the mission."

Only getting some grumbles back, Cody cuddled further into your chest ready to continue the best sleep he had in a while which no one could deny, you made even better.

„Ahhh come on sleeping beauty. You cuddle addicted teddy bear! You'll get everything you want after this mission"

Cody's head shot up „Everything?" he smirked 

„Well now I'm scared but yea I'll do anything you want" „Give me 10 minutes and I'm ready to go" he quickly got up to get ready. With his new won motivation getting ready in the morning wasn't even that bad he thought as he started to dress himself, totally forgetting that you were still in the room until he wore nothing but boxers. That's when he turned around, spotting you who clearly gaped at him but blushed ashamed at the same time

„Whoops! I'm sorry" he laughed and quickly ran into the bathroom to avoid any further awkward moments like this one.

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„So what is the Mission, Master?" you asked happy as you all were on your way to Felucia where General Grievous has been spotted again... seems like he liked this planet since it wasn't the first time, Jedi tried to hunt him down there and hopefully it was the last time.

„You, Cody and another squad of fifteen  men, will try to destroy some battalions of droids, while the rest and I Go find Grievous and capture him." „With all due respect master, But wouldn't it make more sense, if we all capture Grievous together?"  „(Y/N), we also need to free this planet from the droids, that's what your squad will do step by step. The rest and I will do just fine, ok? Contact me if you need something!" „yes master" you sighed out as your squad and you left the tent, ready to destroy some droids.

Some time has passed since you got to work and by now things were going pretty well even without any losses. Right now you were destroying another small battalion of clankers when you heard some coughing behind you. 

As you turned around, your eyes widened in shock. How on goddamn earth was he here? Didn't master Kenobi want to handle this? Were the calculations wrong? You looked right in the face of the well known General Grievous...

„Is the Republic running out of Jedi and clones or why are they sending a Padawan and only some clones? Disappointing!" „oh I see! I finally have the opportunity to meet the General himself" you replied, trying to sound tough 

„Let me guess" he continued but ended up coughing „you are here to arrest me, right?" 

„Oh you are so right. Come on boys. Let's do the Dirty work for General Kenobi"

On your command the clones all started shooting at Grievous but without any success. He just reflected the blasts, killing some clones. Igniting your lightsaber you thought of a good strategy to win this fight which was obviously unequal since you were just at the beginning of your Jedi career. Before you attacked you shouted over to Cody

"Contact the General that we found Grievous. I'll try to hold him off as long as possible" 

„Yes sir!" Cody replied stressed but contacted Obiwan while still shooting at Grievous. He deeply was worried about you. Grievous wasn't just a tiny clanker you could handle all by yourself. Even the strongest and best Jedi couldn't defeat him, no one every did.

„More droids" someone shouted over the battlefield but it ended in a loud cry of pain as the person got shot several times. By now, you and Grievous circled each other, waiting for the other one to make the first move. After some time the general had enough of this little game and attacked you with one ignited lightsaber. 

Lightsabers clashes together, making you grunt in concentration and also a bit of fear. This was nothing like anything you ever did. Grievous was faster, better and stronger than everyone you already fought against so you really struggled to block his attacks but you still managed to face him. Preparing for an attack yourself, you jumped over him, trying to hit him somehow but he already predicted your moves. Grievous just laughed at your bewildered facial expression.

„I'll destroy you, Jedi scum and then your lightsaber will make a fine addition to my collection."

„I'd like to see you try" you replied sassy but immediately regretted it as he pulled out a second lightsaber, obviously accepting the challenge.

„Let's see how long you Last scum" Grievous laughed as he ran towards you attacking you with hard moves, making it difficult to block them. Lightsaber against lightsaber, your concentration was at a maximum right now, like it has never been before in your life. Like a fight for life or death, letting only the stronger and smarter one alive while the other one is damned to die a slow and gruesome death.

Huge sweat drops made you way across your face as you continued to fight. Lightsabers clashing over and over again. Attack wave after attack wave only left you small time to catch your breath and energy but until now you held up good against him

„Hmmm.... I had worse Jedi I fought against but you will still go down" Grievous laughed and parted his arms so that now he was able to wield four lightsabers, making it nearly impossible for you to defend yourself. Now the only chance of surviving this was avoiding his lightsabers.

In the meantime, Cody was handful busy with killing the other droids. There weren't many left on their side but also on your side. Then Cody got shot.

Right In the side of his stomach, making him grunt in pain as Fell on the floor Knocking his helmet off, as he was near to unconsciousness. Cody's sight went blurry just like his ability to hear things.

Everything seemed so far away. He heard someone yell. Someone who sounded light you. YOU! That thought got him back to consciousness in a split second. You. Who was still fighting Grievous like the brave and adventures you were. 

But what he saw took his breath away.

The short distraction of Cody getting shot, was enough for you to look at him crying out his name as you saw your Favorit clone Fall on the floor with a shot through the side of his stomach.  Nothing deadly but still goddamn dangerous. You wanted to run towards him but on the other hand you still had to deal with Grievous so you just continued to shout Cody's Name in hope he'll gain back consciousness which he luckily was. 

Just as you turned around for a split second to prepare for another attack, you felt a sharp pain that took your breath away.

Slowly looking down at your body, you saw a bright green lightsaber rammed through it. Right through your stomach. Looking up in shock, you saw Cody's face. Panic filled his expression as he realized what just happened. Out of big eyes you looked at him, pain and horror marking your face, making it unforgettable for Cody.

With a loud and evil laugh, Grievous pushed his lightsaber even further into your chest, making your eyes widen as you felt you strength weaken and your legs began to shake. 

After some more seconds Grievous removes the lightsaber and began to run away. As soon as the saber left you body, you fell on the floor, unable to move. 

Within a split second Cody was by your side, pulling you in his lap. Tears that dropped on your face made you look up weak. Cody cried. Holding back his horror, pain and sadness just wasn't possible at this point. The person who made him laugh, the person who showed him what life really meant and the person Cody loved, lay in his lap dying... the love of his life was dying in his arms

„Cody -„ you began to speak slowly with a broken and cracking voice. By now it was hard to even breath or even do anything else „It's not your fault. Don't you dare feel guilty for what happened. One thing: Cody - I love you - I always will"

Between loud and heavy sobs Cody managed to cry out „I love you too (Y/N). Please.... please... I love you so much. I don't know what to do without you. Don't go. I —-„ you interrupted him 

„Please Cody do me one favor! Kiss me and remember what I told you!"

Cody leaned down. Tears blurring his sight he just hoped he could make your last wishes come true. Slowly his soft lips touched the still warm lips of your that won't be warm for long anymore. Moving them slowly until he got no reaction back. 

Pulling back he looked at you. At your lifeless body with a deep dark hole in the chest but a happy and satisfied expression on your face, making him burst into tears once again....

You died happy...

Cody didn't even realize that the General also arrived and watched with horror the scene. Cody with you dead in his arms crying like his world just ended. Mourning over his dead Padawan, Obiwan made his was towards Cody who held you tight...

Slowly speaking up Obiwan got Cody's attention „Come on Cody! She deserves a nice grave"

„Yes sir!" he replied out of a cracked voice. He picked you up bridal style as they started to search a nice place to burry your now getting colder and colder body.

After everything was done and said, Obiwan let Cody have some alone time cause he indeed realized the strong bond his Padawan and his Commander had that promised to become more than just friends. „Take your time Cody" „thanks General"

Now it was only Cody in front of your new and beautiful made grave in the middle of a huge flower field. I was a scenerie you definitely would've loved to see in person.

The past few minutes Cody just looked at it in disbelief. Everything he thought he had gained, he lost in a split second and only because he was too late...

He was too late again and this time it hurt even more... he was too late to save the person that meant the most to him... the person he truly loved 

But in the end he was just too late again.

Only one thing made him continue to live his life... it was the motto and the things you told him the day before you died... the happiest day of his life, before the worst followed right away.

A new day is always a new beginning, but how this start is used, is in your responsibility...

She wanted him to be happy, but that day a part of his happiness died with you, only because he was too late...

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Am I making myself cry? Hell yes....

I apologize for my nonexistent talent to write action scenes... 

Anyway this one got me pretty emotional while writing 

I hope you like how this turned out!

I'm not 100% happy with the result, but I still like it.... so heartbreaking

Have a nice day!