[L9 - Coruscant - NSRC] Attack on the Jedi Temple

Location: Grid Square L9, Jedi Temple on Coruscant
Names: Anakin Skywalker, 501st Legion, various Jedi.
Species: Human, Clone, Quarren
Faction: NSRC

Anakin's heavy breathing echoed throughout the hallway. His grip relaxed on the hilt of his lightsaber, and he ran a hand through his sweat-soaked hair. His shoulder seared with pain.

Turning away from his troopers, he continued down the corridors that he once called home - his memories turning bitter in his hateful mind. Several troopers of the loyal 501st Legion followed him, including Commander Appo. 

Anakin paused in the middle of the hallway, reaching out for the force. He was jolted with the harsh echo of agony, pain and sorrow. It echoed throughout the building, calling him nearer. He heard his mother amongst the screams. A reeking scent of fear guided him to the lift, leading to the upper libraries of the Temple.

He strode over to Commander Appo.

"Commander Appo, the cleansing of the Jedi Temple is almost complete. Your troopers have succeeded in purging the lower levels, but I sense a few Jedi retreating into the upper libraries."

Appo saluted and gestured for his men to follow him. Anakin turned and began pacing towards the lift. As he and his troopers paced behind Anakin's long strides, he noticed dark red lightsaber gashes on his back. Even his inhibited Clone mind felt the difference in his presence tonight. 

As they reached the ornate silver lift, Anakin reached out with one hand, and crumpled the door like paper. It carrened past them, revealing a lone Jedi - shaking in fear. Anakin signalled for the kill.

Appo hesitated briefly. If Skywalker had noticed, he said nothing. He pulled the trigger twice - the Jedi dropping to the floor in agony. Good soldiers follow orders. 

After dragging the fallen Jedi out from the lift, Appo, CT-111 and CT-125 accompanied Anakin to the higher levels for a final sweep. 

Upon the lift's arrival at the second-highest floor, Anakin ignited his blue lightsaber - and sliced the makeshift lift barrier open. His eyes spoke of pain, and were flooded with fury.

Appo lifted his blaster and bellowed with fury - "For the Empire!"