This story is based off of the first part of my songfic Runaway Love. Hope you like.

Hi. My name is Ashla and I am nine years old. A few months ago, I ran away from home. I was found in an alley by a girl named Ahsoka Tano. She was a Togruta like me. She took me to the temple where I belonged. I spend a lot of my free time with her. I feel close to her. She's like a sister to me. I remember the day she brought me to the temple.

Flashback

We met with the Council and they were deciding on whether they would except me or not. I was nervous. Ahsoka and I were in her quarters. We were sitting on the bed. Ahsoka was treating my montrals. They were still bruised from the beating I got the day before. They still hurt.

"I can't believe you went through this. Bruises like this at your age isn't healthy."

"When are bruises ever healthy?"

"Hey, cheer up. You're not going back to that life. You belong here in the temple."

"But what if they don't accept me?"

"Don't worry. They will."

"But they said I was too old."

"They took my master when he was ten. They may still accept you."

"And what if they don't? They'll send me back to my mommy. I don't want to go back to her."

"If they don't accept you, I'll make sure they don't send you back to your mommy. I can take you somewhere safer. Somewhere where you'll be loved and wanted." She finished with my montrals. I positioned myself where I was facing her.

"You would do that for me?"

"Yes, I would. You're a sweet little girl that deserves better than the life that you had." I crawled in her lap and hugged her. She hugged me back, stroking my montrals.

"You're the closet thing I've had to a real mommy." She chuckled.

"Well, I'm only fifteen. Think of me as your older sister."

"Okay. I can live with that." We both laughed.

End of Flashback

Months have gone by. Ahsoka and I are still very close. She wants me to think of her as my sister, but she's more of a mommy to me. More of a mommy than my real mommy. Sometimes I think about her, wondering if she's okay or not. I worry about her. I'm in my room, just thinking about her while I make a traditional Togrutan necklace to give to her for her sixteenth birthday. Master Skywalker got permission from the Council to throw her a surprise party. It was my idea. It's tonight in the Garden Room. I finished her necklace and put in a box I colored myself. I really hope she likes it. I'm going to go find her and see what she's doing. I left my room and went looking. I found her walking down the halls with her friend Barris. I met up wth them.

"Hi Ahsoka. Hi Barris."

"Hey Ashla."

"Happy Birthday, Soka."

"Thank you, Ashla."

"So, do you plan on doing anything today?"

"Not really. This birthday is going to go like all my other ones did. Like a normal day in the temple."

"Well that's no fun."

"You're telling me. Have you seen my master anywhere? I can't find him."

"Nope. Haven't seen him."

"Well, if you do, could you tell him I'm looking for him?"

"Sure."

"Thanks. We gotta go. Barris and I are suppose to meet with Master Kenobi. See you later?"

"Yeah."

"Alright." She and Barris left. I can't wait for her surprise party tonight. She's going to have the best birthday ever. I went to the Garden Room to see how Master Skywalker was doing with the decorations. I went in and saw a big banner that said "Happy 16th Birthday, Snips." That's how I know he made it. Only he calls her Snips. Ahsoka told me why he did. It was because when she was first assigned to him, she had a bit of a snippy attitude. I find it a little funny. There was a table that had presents stacked on it. Another table was empty. That's probably where the cake's gonna go. There were a few clones working on the hanging stars. It's a tradition that on a Togruta girl's sixteenth birthday that they hang stars for good luck and best wishes. I may have grown up on Coruscaunt, but I know my culture. I saw all these decorations and clonse, but I didn't see Master Skywalker. I looked around and I couldn't find him anywhere. I went up to Rexy to ask.

"Rexy?"

"Hey, kid. Whatcha need?"

"Where's Master Skywalker? I don't see him anywhere."

"He went to get more stars. We're running low."

"Oh. Okay. Looks like things are coming along."

"Yeah. Ahsoka's gonna love it."

"She better or I'm just wasting my time." I saw Master Skywalker come in carrying a box of stars. "Hey there, Ashla."

"Hi, master."

"You came to help?"

"I could. Not really why I came."

"Well, the party's in an hour. You can help the clones with these stars."

"Wait. Where's the cake?"

"Obi-Wan's picking it up. Don't worry little one. Everything's taken care of."

"I hope so. I want this to be Ahsoka's best birthday ever."

"And it will be. Now, go help the clones."

"Okay."

One Hour Later

"Everything's ready, Barris. Bring Ahsoka to the Garden Room."

"Yes, Master." He ended the transmission.

"Okay, everyone. Barris is getting Ahsoka. Get into position." Everyone hid behind a table or a tree. I hid under the table with the presents. The cloth was long enough so she wouldn't see me. I heard talking.

"Barris, what is so important in the Garden Room."

"You'll see." I heard the door open. That was our que. Everyone jumped out and yelled "Surprise!" Ahsoka screamed at first, then started laughing. I ran up to her.

"Happy Birthday, Soka." She hugged me.

"Oh my Force. You guys did all of this for me?" Master Skywalker stepped up.

"It was Ashla's idea." I bounced up and down. She hugged me again.

"Thank you, Ashla."

"Anything for my sister." She smiled at me. "Let's party."

The party was great. We all played games, dance and had a good time. Ahsoka opened presents like a new lightsaber belt or a new shirt. She said her favorite was the necklace I made her. I knew she'd love it. It was time for cake. We all sang happy birthday to her and she blew out the candles. I asked her what she wished for and she said is already came true. Being surrounded by her friends and having a good time. The party went perfectly as planned. I'm glad Ahsoka's happy.

Aww, isn't she sweet? She thinks of Ahsoka as her sister and treats her as such. I love this little girl. i hope you do too. R&R