Chapter 1: Happy Birthday

Lux couldn't wait to see Ahsoka. It was her 18th birthday, and she had come back from her mission and promised to visit. They were in love, a secret love. The only one that knew was Padme. She had suggested it, and she would never tell.

Since then, Lux had successfully joined the republic and now had his own apartments on Coruscant. Whenever Ahsoka had a chance, she would visit, but it was getting harder to see each other. She was going to do the trials soon, and when she was a knight, she would have even more missions. It would be hard on their relationship, but they had to try.

Ahsoka knocked on the door and he let her in. She gave him a small kiss on the cheek and came in, smiling at him. Then she saw gifts lying on the table and her jaw dropped. She hadn't really gotten gifts before, as Jedi didn't get material things. So she was very excited to get something. It was a first.

Ahsoka wasn't expecting much, but when she opened the gift, she was stunned by its beauty.

It was a silver bracelet, a band with several emeralds embedded in it. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She embraced Lux, and didn't let go until he reminded her of the other gifts. She opened the next one and was shocked; it was a dark red, strapless dress with white trim to help bring out the colour. It was gorgeous, and Ahsoka loved it. The third present was a matching pair of flats, which were also beautiful.

Overcome with gratitude, Ahsoka embraced Lux and they kissed. Then Ahsoka went to go try it on, and she came out even more beautiful than usual. After a little while, Ahsoka changed back into her other clothes, but she left the bracelet on as a reminder of their love.

"Happy Birthday, love." Lux said to her quietly.

They started to kiss again, but suddenly, their kiss was interrupted by a loud crash. Parts of the ceiling fell in, and Ahsoka created a force bubble to keep them both from harm.

When it stopped falling, she looked up to see an all-too-familiar face. When Lux looked up, his face contorted and he scowl, standing beside Ahsoka. "Ventress."

Ahsoka grabbed her lightsabers, but Ventress laughed at the challenge and used to force to push Lux across the room and bring down the rest of the ceiling on him. Ahsoka dropped her lightsabers and used the force to keep him safe. But Ventress started sending pieces at her too, so she had to use all her strength, for if she was injured, she couldn't protect Lux. But all her strength wasn't enough. The next piece made it through her defense, weakening her. She fell, pinned, but still trying to save him, but another couple pieces hit her and she stopped thinking.

When Ahsoka was knocked unconscious, Lux was also pinned down. He couldn't move, but he managed to shift to see the unconscious Ahsoka. Ventress was dragging her onto her ship. He struggled to get up to help her, but couldn't free his legs. As she prepared to leave, Ventress turned, and, smiling evily, caused him to be buried completely.

So, here's the first chapter to my sequel for Regardless of the Rules. Please review and subscribe. Enjoy!

-GraceForever