Star Wars: The Clone Wars s05e08 Episode Script
Bound for Rescue
Piracy in deep space! Infamous outlaw Hondo Ohnaka attacks a Jedi transport carrying six younglings who just received their lightsaber crystals.
So rare are these crystals that Hondo knows he can sell them on the black market for a small fortune.
In a desperate attempt to save the younglings, Ahsoka Tano is captured by Hondo and his pirate horde.
Now, with a damaged ship, the younglings are stranded and alone.
This is the Crucible calling the Republic fleet.
Come in please.
We need help.
This is General Kenobi.
We have your transmission.
The General Kenobi? The pirate Hondo has attacked and severely damaged our ship and taken our chaperone, Ahsoka Tano.
I'm dispatching Commander Cody to bring you back.
We shall deal with Hondo on Florrum.
Will Ahsoka be all right? Hondo would be even more of a fool than I think he is to hurt her.
Once we've picked you up we'll focus on rescuing Ahsoka.
But we could help Ahsoka a lot sooner than you can.
You've shown great bravery, but these pirates-- It was us who managed to drive them from the ship.
You will not jeopardize your safety trying to her heroes, understood? Yes, Master.
Their coordinates put them dangerously close to Florrum.
I do not want them getting any ideas.
You will need to leave quickly, Cody.
Sir, enemy fleets coming out of hyperspace.
Battle stations.
Launch all fighters.
Cody, looks like you're staying here for now.
Heh, what do you think? I think you've finished your lightsaber.
Doesn't mean you know how to use it.
Well, if you hurry up with yours, maybe we could find out.
I'll finish mine when I'm ready.
Seeing as how our rescue party has forgotten us, you'll have plenty of time.
They probably just got delayed.
Delayed? Ahsoka needs our help, and we're sitting around like children.
We are children.
I vote we mount a rescue mission.
Gungi is with me.
Byph? That's three votes for and-- One against.
Perfect timing.
There's a problem with the ship.
What kind of problem? Breaking away from the pirate ship ruptured the entire filtering system.
What does that mean? It means she's venting coolant, and if we don't land soon, the engines will explode.
We'll have to land and let the system reset.
Then it's settled.
If we stay out here we'll die.
We go to Florrum, let the engines cool, and rescue Ahsoka.
A rescue mission? It would be wise if you would let me go.
No, it would be unprofitable if I would let you go, and why would I do something as shortsighted as that? If you don't let me go, you will wish you had been born a protocol droid.
Sometimes I do anyway.
But you are really in no position to make threats, young lady.
You look stressed.
Are you thirsty? A drink, perhaps? Ah, ah, ah, ah.
Sorry, but I do not like to share.
Our forces are being overrun.
The droids are sending out boarding parties.
We must get to the main hangar to repel them.
We're being overrun! Push forward! Kenobi.
You'll regret that.
Florrum.
Guess we're in the right place.
Artoo, finish reassembling Master Huyang, will you? I hate to see him like this.
Ganodi, you stay with the ship.
And who put you in charge? We're going to need to make a quick escape, and you're the only one that had flight simulator training at the temple.
Oh, seeing as you put it like that.
I don't see anything.
There's no one.
Are we sure we even landed near their base? Well, we couldn't land too close, could we? My scanner's indicating a strong power source.
Uh, that way.
It must be their base.
You have no idea how we're going to get inside and find Ahsoka, do you? I'm working on it.
Byph is right.
We better get moving.
We'll figure out a strategy on the way.
You know the Republic won't pay a random for me, and the Separatists can't be trusted.
They'll betray you and kill us both.
Yes, I know this, my dear.
The Separatists are no friends of mine.
Don't ask me why, but Dooku holds such a grudge against me since our little "I held him hostage" affair.
Pah! The truth is, I have my sights set on more nefarious criminals than I, a businessman who will pay handsomely for a Jedi-- a female Jedi at that.
You don't scare me, Hondo.
Ooh! Oh, by the way.
The don't care if you're dead or alive.
I mean, I prefer alive.
Less messy.
But I find my moods so changeable these days.
Ooh! General, the fuel barrel! Right.
Fall back.
Fall back! This is General Kenobi.
Abandon ship.
Abandon ship! Sir, shouldn't we stay and fight? We can't lose the ship now.
Cody, the ship is already lost.
We must face it.
But you and I are going to give Grievous a little parting gift.
A ship? What kind? The side of the ship says, "Preigo's Traveling World of Wonder.
" They're a traveling carnival act.
Faster, you lazy creatures.
Faster! Oh, Hondo will be furious if we're late.
You hear me? Hey, hey.
You, there.
What are you doing? I said faster, not stop.
Sir.
Are we to understand you are on your way to the pirate stronghold? Yes, what's it to you? Who are you? How did you get out here? Sir, our ship crashed and we've been stranded, but our misfortune is to your benefit.
Oh, really? And, uh, how is that, my curious friend? We are acrobats! Entertainers.
We would love to join your act and travel with you to your next destination.
Really? All of you wish to join my act, huh? Right.
You would like to come with us when we go to entertain Hondo and his pirate horde? Very much so, yes.
Oh, no, no, no, I'm sorry.
The pirates are an unforgiving audience.
I couldn't possibly-- What-- How did you-- Oh, my, my.
Artists, true artists! Young man, how many of these tricks can you do? How many do you want? Oh, ho, ho, welcome to the show! General, we have secured the ship.
Excellent.
Waste no time, and get me every last piece of information from the data banks.
General Grievous, you have defeated me and taken control of my ship.
Congratulations.
However, if you are watching this message, that means I'm boarding an escape pod and shall soon be safely away from the ship which is about to self-destruct.
General Grievous, you have defeated me Sir.
Ah! Wah! Wait, wait! What are you doing? Uhoh.
Uh oh.
I'm afraid the younglings are now on their own.
Preigo.
You'd better know what you're doing, because I don't see Ahsoka.
Patience.
I, Preigo, your humble servant, have searched far and wide, oh, illustrious plunderer of the universe, and found you a most special entertainment.
Good.
I would hate to be forced to cut off their heads like I did you last act.
You remember those guys.
You are a brave man to come before me again.
Look.
He has Ahsoka's lightsabers.
I'll get them.
Where is my Jedi? I would hate for her to miss the show which I'm hoping will be better than last time.
Excellent.
Let the show begin! Ah, yes, of course.
May I present the, uh, Animal Instincts.
Oh, no.
I love a kiddie act.
What is this business? I believe he wants you to, uh, be a part of the next stunt.
Oh, does he now? Come with us.
Which one of you said that? I may not be as young as I once was, but I'm older! Stand right here.
Who wants to see Hondo's moves? Talk to me, hey! You guys shouldn't be here.
Don't worry.
We have a plan.
I think.
I'm flying! Ah! What the-- Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Not again.
Oh! Ah.
Well, that was a good act.
It's those bleeding Jedi kids.
What? The children are Jedi? Oh! Get to those speeders.
We've got to run for it! Those blasted kids have screwed everything up! Hondo's going to kill us.
Quick, get to that speeder.
Get us out of here! What is going on? Where's my Jedi? Someone stop them! Hurry, Gwarm, get after them! Ah.
I know how you feel.
You lost your master, and I lost my Jedi.
Ugh.
How do you feel? Better now.
I could pretend to be angry, but you were all very brave.
Thank you.
We disobeyed orders.
Well, I've learned from my Master that sometimes doing the right thing means bending the rules.
Ganodi, come in please.
Get the ship ready.
We need to take off.
So rare are these crystals that Hondo knows he can sell them on the black market for a small fortune.
In a desperate attempt to save the younglings, Ahsoka Tano is captured by Hondo and his pirate horde.
Now, with a damaged ship, the younglings are stranded and alone.
This is the Crucible calling the Republic fleet.
Come in please.
We need help.
This is General Kenobi.
We have your transmission.
The General Kenobi? The pirate Hondo has attacked and severely damaged our ship and taken our chaperone, Ahsoka Tano.
I'm dispatching Commander Cody to bring you back.
We shall deal with Hondo on Florrum.
Will Ahsoka be all right? Hondo would be even more of a fool than I think he is to hurt her.
Once we've picked you up we'll focus on rescuing Ahsoka.
But we could help Ahsoka a lot sooner than you can.
You've shown great bravery, but these pirates-- It was us who managed to drive them from the ship.
You will not jeopardize your safety trying to her heroes, understood? Yes, Master.
Their coordinates put them dangerously close to Florrum.
I do not want them getting any ideas.
You will need to leave quickly, Cody.
Sir, enemy fleets coming out of hyperspace.
Battle stations.
Launch all fighters.
Cody, looks like you're staying here for now.
Heh, what do you think? I think you've finished your lightsaber.
Doesn't mean you know how to use it.
Well, if you hurry up with yours, maybe we could find out.
I'll finish mine when I'm ready.
Seeing as how our rescue party has forgotten us, you'll have plenty of time.
They probably just got delayed.
Delayed? Ahsoka needs our help, and we're sitting around like children.
We are children.
I vote we mount a rescue mission.
Gungi is with me.
Byph? That's three votes for and-- One against.
Perfect timing.
There's a problem with the ship.
What kind of problem? Breaking away from the pirate ship ruptured the entire filtering system.
What does that mean? It means she's venting coolant, and if we don't land soon, the engines will explode.
We'll have to land and let the system reset.
Then it's settled.
If we stay out here we'll die.
We go to Florrum, let the engines cool, and rescue Ahsoka.
A rescue mission? It would be wise if you would let me go.
No, it would be unprofitable if I would let you go, and why would I do something as shortsighted as that? If you don't let me go, you will wish you had been born a protocol droid.
Sometimes I do anyway.
But you are really in no position to make threats, young lady.
You look stressed.
Are you thirsty? A drink, perhaps? Ah, ah, ah, ah.
Sorry, but I do not like to share.
Our forces are being overrun.
The droids are sending out boarding parties.
We must get to the main hangar to repel them.
We're being overrun! Push forward! Kenobi.
You'll regret that.
Florrum.
Guess we're in the right place.
Artoo, finish reassembling Master Huyang, will you? I hate to see him like this.
Ganodi, you stay with the ship.
And who put you in charge? We're going to need to make a quick escape, and you're the only one that had flight simulator training at the temple.
Oh, seeing as you put it like that.
I don't see anything.
There's no one.
Are we sure we even landed near their base? Well, we couldn't land too close, could we? My scanner's indicating a strong power source.
Uh, that way.
It must be their base.
You have no idea how we're going to get inside and find Ahsoka, do you? I'm working on it.
Byph is right.
We better get moving.
We'll figure out a strategy on the way.
You know the Republic won't pay a random for me, and the Separatists can't be trusted.
They'll betray you and kill us both.
Yes, I know this, my dear.
The Separatists are no friends of mine.
Don't ask me why, but Dooku holds such a grudge against me since our little "I held him hostage" affair.
Pah! The truth is, I have my sights set on more nefarious criminals than I, a businessman who will pay handsomely for a Jedi-- a female Jedi at that.
You don't scare me, Hondo.
Ooh! Oh, by the way.
The don't care if you're dead or alive.
I mean, I prefer alive.
Less messy.
But I find my moods so changeable these days.
Ooh! General, the fuel barrel! Right.
Fall back.
Fall back! This is General Kenobi.
Abandon ship.
Abandon ship! Sir, shouldn't we stay and fight? We can't lose the ship now.
Cody, the ship is already lost.
We must face it.
But you and I are going to give Grievous a little parting gift.
A ship? What kind? The side of the ship says, "Preigo's Traveling World of Wonder.
" They're a traveling carnival act.
Faster, you lazy creatures.
Faster! Oh, Hondo will be furious if we're late.
You hear me? Hey, hey.
You, there.
What are you doing? I said faster, not stop.
Sir.
Are we to understand you are on your way to the pirate stronghold? Yes, what's it to you? Who are you? How did you get out here? Sir, our ship crashed and we've been stranded, but our misfortune is to your benefit.
Oh, really? And, uh, how is that, my curious friend? We are acrobats! Entertainers.
We would love to join your act and travel with you to your next destination.
Really? All of you wish to join my act, huh? Right.
You would like to come with us when we go to entertain Hondo and his pirate horde? Very much so, yes.
Oh, no, no, no, I'm sorry.
The pirates are an unforgiving audience.
I couldn't possibly-- What-- How did you-- Oh, my, my.
Artists, true artists! Young man, how many of these tricks can you do? How many do you want? Oh, ho, ho, welcome to the show! General, we have secured the ship.
Excellent.
Waste no time, and get me every last piece of information from the data banks.
General Grievous, you have defeated me and taken control of my ship.
Congratulations.
However, if you are watching this message, that means I'm boarding an escape pod and shall soon be safely away from the ship which is about to self-destruct.
General Grievous, you have defeated me Sir.
Ah! Wah! Wait, wait! What are you doing? Uhoh.
Uh oh.
I'm afraid the younglings are now on their own.
Preigo.
You'd better know what you're doing, because I don't see Ahsoka.
Patience.
I, Preigo, your humble servant, have searched far and wide, oh, illustrious plunderer of the universe, and found you a most special entertainment.
Good.
I would hate to be forced to cut off their heads like I did you last act.
You remember those guys.
You are a brave man to come before me again.
Look.
He has Ahsoka's lightsabers.
I'll get them.
Where is my Jedi? I would hate for her to miss the show which I'm hoping will be better than last time.
Excellent.
Let the show begin! Ah, yes, of course.
May I present the, uh, Animal Instincts.
Oh, no.
I love a kiddie act.
What is this business? I believe he wants you to, uh, be a part of the next stunt.
Oh, does he now? Come with us.
Which one of you said that? I may not be as young as I once was, but I'm older! Stand right here.
Who wants to see Hondo's moves? Talk to me, hey! You guys shouldn't be here.
Don't worry.
We have a plan.
I think.
I'm flying! Ah! What the-- Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Not again.
Oh! Ah.
Well, that was a good act.
It's those bleeding Jedi kids.
What? The children are Jedi? Oh! Get to those speeders.
We've got to run for it! Those blasted kids have screwed everything up! Hondo's going to kill us.
Quick, get to that speeder.
Get us out of here! What is going on? Where's my Jedi? Someone stop them! Hurry, Gwarm, get after them! Ah.
I know how you feel.
You lost your master, and I lost my Jedi.
Ugh.
How do you feel? Better now.
I could pretend to be angry, but you were all very brave.
Thank you.
We disobeyed orders.
Well, I've learned from my Master that sometimes doing the right thing means bending the rules.
Ganodi, come in please.
Get the ship ready.
We need to take off.