Taran was in the hangar, talking to Grinder (clone pilot in the first story) about maneuvers, tactics, and most importantly weaponry.
"The thig is, the V-19 is fast, but it could be faster," said Taran.
"And how is that," said Grinder.
"What you guys should do is activate your propulsion systems during a dogfight, that way you'll get a few precious seconds ahead of your opponent," said Taran.
"That's so crazy it can work," said Grinder.
I'm also working on this new manuever to skyrocket past a planet at unprecedented speeds," said Taran.
"Is that possible?" said Grinder.
"Yes, but the thing is timing and putting it at just the right part of the atmosphere. You have to bring the ship at just the right speed and skirt on the outer layer of a planet's atmosphere. Once that's done you turn your thrusters to the maximum and you shirt around the entire planet at the speed of light," said Taran.
"That's amazing," said Grinder.
"It is, but it's only been done a few times. Hopefully, I'll be able to leave my mark on it," said Taran.
"Well tell me when you do that Taran, right now I have to get ready for inspection," said Grinder.
"Okay then, see your Grind'," said Taran. Grinder walked off and Taran went back to fixing up his starship. He had installed the seismic charge in there and was working on another. He had also put in homing missiles into his starship as well. He had help from Anakin when he installed them. As he worked under their he saw a pair of two boots with pants in front of the top of his head. He felt a very familiar presence and scooted over to them, smiling.
"Let me guess, here to see what I'm doing?" said Taran.
"You're getting better at that," she said, "but that's not what I'm here for."
"What is it?" said Taran.
"Guess what's in three days?" she said.
"You're getting a promotion?" said Taran.
"No," she said.
"Your headtails are gonna grow in?" he said. She punched him lightly in the shoulder.
"No."
"Is is pizza night on the ship?" said Taran.
"You are so stupid," she said, laughing and sitting with her legs crossed in front of him.
"I know I am, nd yes I know what it is," said Taran.
"What?" she asked.
"Come on, it's not everyday that you turn fifteen," said Taran.
"Taran, I can't believe you remembered!" said Ahsoka.
"Of course I do, if I didn't you'd kill me. I got that from a book on relationships," said Taran.
"Which one?" she asked.
"The Complete Idiot's Guide To Dating," said Taran. She laughed. He got out from under the ship and got on his feet, taking her with him.
"I gotta think about what to give you," he said.
"I already have something good already," she said, her arms snaking up to his neck.
"I know, but something that you'll really like," said Taran.
"You don't have to do that," she said.
"I do have to do this," he said.
"And here I was thinking that chivalry was dead," said Ahsoka.
"It's only dead to those who don't believe in it," said Taran.
"Truer words have never been spoken," she said. She inched her lips closer to his, but they met Taran's hand.
"What is it?" she said, a bit disappointed.
"You do know we're in the hangar, with hundreds of soldiers," Taran pointed out.
"Oh right, forgot about that," she said, a bit flustered.
"I know, I'm so irresistible you forgot all about it," said Taran, a mischeivous smile on his face.
"Yeah right, you wouldn't last a day without me," said Ahsoka.
"I wasn't trying to do what you just did," said Taran. Ahsoka blushed.
"Okay you win. Seriously I don't know what I'd do without you, "said Ahsoka.
"Same here, but at least we're together now," said Taran, his hand lacing with hers.
"Too true, so have you thought about what you would get me?" she asked.
"I really don't know. I'm still thinking about it," said Taran.
"The answer will come to you," she said.
"That reminds me, where's Skyguy?" he asked.
"He's in his quarters," said Ahsoka.
"Thanks," said Taran. He kissed her quickly on the cheek and ran off to search for Anakin.
"And he was talking to me about being open," she thought. She couldn't help but smile as as he left. They had been together now for four and a half months. They loved each other with all their heart.
"How does this guy intrigue me so much?" Ahsoka muttered. She walked to her starship, where R3 was modifying it. Taran had talk to her about putting some more weapons on there to make it even more deadlier. He assigned R3 to do some of the final touches.
"How you doing R3?" said Ahsoka.
"Fine, thank you. Putting some of the final touches on your ship," he chirped.
"Thank you," she said. She looked around the ship and saw a note in their. She got it and read it.
" Ahsoka,
I put in homing rockets and upgraded your guidance system. Consider this a part of your birthday present.
Love, Taran XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO."
She smiled at the note and held it to her chest, her heart beating on the paper.