Update: Since I see that people are still reading this after all these years, I have edited the text so that it is not so crammed together anymore, and has more spaces. Sorry I hadn't before! I wrote this story when I was 11 after all!

I have also corrected any spelling and grammar errors I've noticed while editing. I hope you enjoy it! (: Please R & R, reviews are appreciated. Even though this is an old story, I could still use some constructive criticism if you have any.

Chapter 1: Back to Silver City

The planet of Coruscant was the heart of the Galactic Republic and the Galactic Senate. It was visited by outlandish creatures and humanoids from all over the galaxy, mostly known for it's exciting nightlife and clubs, such as the gambler's hotspot the Outlander. It was also the location of the mighty Jedi Temple, where Jedi study and receive missions.

At the top of the Temple there is the circular Jedi Council chamber, where 12 Jedi representatives vote on decisions to be made within the Order. At the moment, the Jedi Council members were beginning a very important meeting. As the 12 Jedi entered the chamber, Master Yoda, rumored the most wise and powerful Jedi Master at over 800 years old, could tell that the Jedi were exhausted.

Hard time for the Jedi, it is. Rest in this war, they have not. And rest they WILL not, until ended the Clone Wars has. Yoda thought to himself, as each Jedi took their seats slowly.

Yoda could see that most of the Jedi were intently looking out the many vast windows that overlooked the gleaming silver city. Probably wondering what war issue this meeting was tied to. Yoda was the first to speak up, his green wrinkled face giving a cheeky grin.

"Good morning, Jedi. How you are today, hmm?"

The Council sighed, not really in the mood to smile.

Mace Windu, another senior council member, rubbed his temples and mumbled sarcastically, "Great."

Everyone was silent for a while, until Yoda said in a crackly voice, "Start, shall we not? Great news, we have. General Grievous and droids, spotted they have been. Believed headed to the Fourth Moon of Yavin."

At the sound of General Grievous's name, the Jedi leaned on the edge of their chairs in interest. The droid general was one of the Top 3 people that if destroyed, the war would come to a quicker end, along with Count Dooku, and Dooku's unknown Sith master.

Yoda continued. "Another advantage to catch Grievous. Informed the Republic, I have. Send a Jedi, said they."

All the Jedi turned to one another and nodded their heads. The Fourth Moon of Yavin was small, so Grievous couldn't bring a big droid army, they supposed. And getting through a few droids wasn't a big deal for a Jedi general and a group of clones.

"And we can finally catch that monster!" Shaak Ti, a Togrutan Jedi Master, announced.

"But, wait." Mace Windu interrupted in a serious tone. "Who will we send? Most Jedi and their clones are busy fighting elsewhere. We shouldn't just interfere with their missions and ask them to come back to Coruscant. I don't think there are any Jedi nearby who are able to kill a lot of time." The Council suddenly started to sulk once more.

It was true, there really wasn't any Jedi available. But Yoda just beamed at Mace Windu, his green ears wiggling.

"One there is. Likes a challenge, he does." As Yoda stood and picked up his gimer stick, Mace Windu realized what Yoda was thinking, and shook his head.

As the meeting was dismissed, Mace Windu mumbled to himself, "Oh, for star's sake."

. . .

A Republic Attack Cruiser slowly made it's way into Coruscant's atmosphere. It's scorched plating showed the many battles it's been through, fighting for the Republic. Mostly used for wars against the Separatists in deep space or over planets, it also was transportation for one particular Jedi, his Padawan, and a group of clone troopers.

Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker was on the Cruiser's deck, looking down at Coruscant from a bird's eye view.

It looks like thousands of lights from space. Anakin thought.

Even though Coruscant from space was a familiar sight for Anakin, it still amazed him. Or maybe Anakin didn't go to Coruscant as often. Especially after that last mission with-

Suddenly, as if on cue, Anakin felt an annoying tap on his soldier. "Ah!" Anakin yelped, turning around with a stern look on his face.

A 14-year-old Togruta was trying to hold back her laughter as she pulled back a pointy finger. "Sheesh, Sky Guy, sorry! Didn't mean to….scare you!"

She smiled, biting her bottom lip. Anakin groaned and rolled his eyes. "I was NOT scared, Ahsoka." He insisted, pointing a black gloved finger at his Padawan.

"Yes you were." Ahsoka taunted, her hands on her hips.

"I was not!"

"Yes you were!"

"I was NOT!"

"General." A voice interrupted them. The clone commander, Captain Rex, stood between the two bickering Jedi, followed by a pair of clone troopers.

"We are about to land on Coruscant." Captain Rex reported as the two clones behind him stood like statues.

"Thanks, Rex, ol' boy." Ahsoka said with a wink. Captain Rex saluted. "My pleasure." He replied, and trotted away, walking simultaneously with the two clones following him.

Ahsoka and Anakin glared at each other after Captain Rex left. "Padawan, you have a lot to learn. Lucky I'm your master." Anakin said with triumph. Ahsoka snorted and gave him a smirk. "Yeah. I bet I'm the luckiest Padawan in the galaxy!" she muttered, looking up at the ceiling.

"Oh, and don't forget, I saved your life one too many times, Sky Guy!" She added. Anakin was about to respond to Ahsoka's sarcastic comment, but decided not to. "Come on, strap yourself in, Snips."

Ahsoka stuck her nose in the air and grinned, feeling like she won a battle. Anakin and Ahsoka sat down and snapped on their seatbelts next to Captain Rex as the Cruiser dove nose-first into Coruscant's atmosphere.

Normally, Anakin would be thinking of why the Council was asking of Anakin and his Padawan "to come back to Coruscant right away". But today, as he looked at the lights of Coruscant, his mind was on the mission, but his heart was elsewhere. He folded his hands together, closed his eyes, and meditated.

Padme. Wait for me.

. . .

The Republic Attack Cruiser landed with ease. Anakin, Ahsoka, and Captain Rex unbuckled and walked down the landing ramp.

"Back to Silver City!" Ahsoka commented. Mace Windu and a plethora of clones were there to greet them. Anakin and Ahsoka gave a small bow to Mace Windu.

"Skywalker, the Council has been expecting you. We have a mission for you and your Padawan. It is critical for this war."

Ahsoka's eyes widened and she flashed a big grin. She nudged Anakin and whispered excitedly, "Must be somethin' special, huh!" But Anakin wasn't excited. He thought he would be able to stay on Coruscant for a little bit longer before he left for yet another "long and dangerous" mission. To settle down for a while.

"Please meet us in the Council chambers in 2 hours. I suggest you rest for the time being." Mace Windu then walked away, gingerly patting a napkin on his sweaty forehead as the clones walked with him.

"Well, he sure looks stressed." Ahsoka wondered out loud, trying to spark a conversation. But Anakin remained silent.

"Hey, Ahsoka?" He said, looking at the skyscrapers around them. They seemed to go on forever.

"Yeah, Sky Guy?" Ahsoka asked as she twirled her white-and-blue lekku.

"Do you ever get tired of missions? Don't you just want to stay on Coruscant and just….catch up with some stuff?"

Ahsoka thought for a second, then gave him a shrug. "Um, sometimes. I guess I like to catch up on my reading at the archives. Is that what you meant?"

Anakin stroked his chin, feeling stupid for even asking that question. "Yeah….sort of. I'll...see you later."

Anakin found his yellow starfighter parked next to the Republic Attack Cruiser. As Anakin opened the hatch, he shouted, "I'll meet you at the Temple!" Then he jumped inside, started the engine, and glided into the scenery.

Ahsoka shook her head as Captain Rex looked up at the sky.

"He's always on the move."

Rex removed his helmet and told her, "Well you know him, always making the most on his trips back to Coruscant."

Ahsoka nodded. "Yeah." She said. "Probably catching up on his reading."