Alright, alright, another sick fic. I'm bored and I don't know what else to do so I'm gonna make another short story. :) So...for those of you who don't know me yet in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars fan fiction world, I am Katierosefun, a fellow writer and Star Wars: The Clone Wars lubber. :) :) :) I already wrote one sick fic, but I'm making another 'cause well...fine, I'll admit it...I like torturing Anakin. *shrug* Heeheehee...! ;) This is probably going to have a couple of chapters, I'm betting about three chapters at the least, so I'll see how long I can keep this story up. :) On that note, read on!

Anakin-

I sneezed into my arm for the third time and Ahsoka raised an indignant eye marking at me.

"Master, when people feel crummy, they admit it." She says and I rubbed my temples wearily. "I'm fine, Snips, mind your own business." I said snappishly and inwardly winced at how hoarse I sounded.

Ever since last night, I've been sick with the stupid common cold but I wasn't about to let that stop me.

I've survived worse before, and the last thing I needed was another reason for Ahsoka to laugh at me.

I sneezed again and Ahsoka looked over at me worriedly. "Anakin..." She starts in a gentle voice but I shook her off. "Let's just get to the debriefing." I mumbled and Ahsoka bit her lip. "Right after we talk with the Council, you'll get some rest, right?" She asks and I nodded.

Ahsoka pressed her lips together and she turned her head to me. "We don't have to go to the debriefing." She says quietly.

I shook my head. "Don't be ridiculous, Snips. If we don't go, Obi-wan will have my hide." I said, rubbing at my nose. Ahsoka sighed and she stretched her shoulders back. "Let's do this, then." She says confidently.

•◊•

"We were able to find a weapon that might actually-" I burst into a coughing fit and the entire Council looked at me with curious and worried eyes. Ahsoka rubbed my back as I regained my composure and felt my face burning in embarrassment.

"It might actually tear down the Republic from the inside." Ahsoka says, finishing my sentence.

The Council nodded and murmured among themselves. "Is that all?" Master Windu asks. Ahsoka nodded.

"You two are dismissed, then." He says and we both nodded.

The second we got out of the room, I let out a sigh of relief.

"That was smooth." Ahsoka says, smirking and I glared at her.

"C'mon, let's just go, Snips." I said tiredly and Ahsoka grinned.

We walked into our shared quarters and I lay myself down in bed. "Get some rest, okay?" Ashoka says.

"You don't need to tell me twice." I mumbled, my voice muffled by a pillow.

"I'm telling you twice, anyways." Ahsoka says loftily and I sighed. I closed my eyes and drifted into a dreamless sleep.

•◊•

"Do you want some water?" I hear Ahsoka ask me and I managed to give a fraction of a nod.

I hoisted myself by the elbows and Ahsoka handed me a cup. I drank the water thirstily before handing it back to her and slumping back in bed.

"You feeling better?" Ahsoka asks me. I sat up straight and began coughing into my fist before I could reply. Ahsoka looked on, alarmed and pounded my back with her fist.

"You don't need to beat me senseless." I croaked and Ahsoka grimaced. "Sorry." She says sheepishly. "You sounded really bad." I managed to smile and said, "That's nice to know, Snips." Ahsoka grinned but her smile melted off her face when I began coughing again.

"Take it easy." Ahsoka says soothingly and I dropped my head back into the pillows. I closed and opened my eyes and mumbled, "I'm tired." Ahsoka nodded. "I figured you would be." She says and put her hand on my forehead.

I flinched at the coolness of her palm but without thinking, a relieved moan escaped my lips at the sensation.

"Anakin, you have a fever." Ahsoka says worriedly and I blinked tiredly up at her.

"Mm...didn't notice." I murmured. "Let's get you to the healer's wing." Ahsoka says, prodding me and I pulled the blankets over my head.

"No!" I snapped. "It'll be fine, Ahsoka. It'll go away tomorrow, you'll see."

I heard Ahsoka cursing under her breath and managed to smirk to myself. She always gives in.

She always does.

"Anakin, I'll drag Obi-wan into this if you're lying." Ahsoka growls at me and I poked my head out of the covers, snickering softly.

Ahsoka scowled at me and says, "I'm gonna take a shower."

I nodded and closed my eyes.

It seemed only like I had a couple of minutes of sleep before Ahsoka was shaking me awake in the morning.

"Ahsoka, leave me alone, it's the middle of the night." I mumbled, turning over so I'd be facing the wall.

"No, it's not." Ahsoka says, giggling. "It's nine in the morning. I let you sleep in."

I sat up, ruffling my hair and muttered, "'Sleep in'? What are you talking about?"

Ahsoka put her hands on her hips and says, "You're still sick, aren't you?" She says and reaches out to feel my forehead but I leapt up to my feet on the bed so she wouldn't be able to reach me.

"Hey, Skyguy, that isn't fair!" Ahsoka says indignantly, hopping up and down.

"I'm fine." I protested but closed my eyes, trying to avoid the sudden dizziness that had taken over when I jumped up.

"Master?" Ahsoka asks me worriedly and I snapped my eyes back open. "I'm fine." I repeated. "I was just a little tired, that's all."

Ahsoka crossed her arms and twirled her Padawan's braid, weighing my words and then says, "Alright...so you wouldn't mind if I invited Master Kenobi to watch us light saber sparring?"

I felt my heart sink but forced a grin, careful not to show any signs of weakness towards Ahsoka.

"Sure, Snips, why not?" I asked loftily and Ahsoka watched me carefully as I walked down the bed.

"C'mon, let's go." I said and Ahsoka hurried up beside me. "Aren't we going to have breakfast first?" She asks. I shrugged and murmured, "I'm not really hungry...are you?" Ahsoka raised an eye marking and shook her head. "Nah, I'm good." She says.

I nodded and Ahsoka knocked on Obi-wan's door. He opened it and smiled with his usual gentle disposition. "Hello, Ahsoka. Good morning, Anakin." My former master greets.

"'Morning, Master Kenobi." Ahsoka says cheerfully. I managed to smile at him in greeting. "We were wondering if you want to come with us for light saber sparring or training." Ahsoka says, bouncing slightly.

I watched Ahsoka's eyes flick almost a message to Obi-wan and curiously observed how Obi-wan's smile slightly widened but he said, "Of course I'll come. Thank you for inviting me."

I nodded listlessly and we headed down towards the gymnasium.

"Oh, Anakin, the Council was worried about your health last night." Obi-wan says lightly as we walked through the halls. I tried my best not to groan and cleared my throat.

"Really?" I ask, mimicking Obi-wan's tone. He nodded.

"He was sick last night." Ahsoka says, glaring at me. "And the night before that, but he claims to be feeling JUST fine."

"I am." I snapped and Ahsoka rolled her eyes at me. "Sure you are." She mutters under her breath. I opened my mouth to give a retort but instead angled my head towards my arm and let out a sneeze.

Ahsoka and Obi-wan both looked at me with wide, concerned eyes.

"Are you sure you're alright, Anakin?" Obi-wan asks slowly. I forced a grin but it quickly turned into a grimace. "Obi-wan, really, I just sneezed. That doesn't mean I'm dying or anything." I said in a joking voice.

"Mm..." Obi-wan murmurs. I opened the gymnasium doors and stifled another sneeze as the two walked through.

"Aren't you coming?" Ahsoka asks, a smug look crossing her face and I nodded.

I walked through and felt an immediate throbbing in my head as the bright lights hit my eyes.

"C'mon, Master, I want to test my fighting skills." Ahsoka calls me over to a mat and nodded, trying to swallow down the growing dread that was gnawing at my stomach.

I walked up to the mat and activated my light saber. Ahsoka activated her twin blades and charged at me. She pushed me back with her sabers and I stumbled, falling down on the mat. "You okay?" Ahsoka asks me and I grunted, nodding.

I slashed at Ahsoka and she easily blocked them. She grabbed my wrist and twisted it hard.

I let out a sharp cry despite myself and collapsed to my knees.

"Anakin?" Ahsoka asks, letting go of my hand. I looked up to her and felt sweat dripping down my brow. Ahsoka didn't have any beads of sweat to wipe away.

She extended a hand and I took it, lifting myself up off the floor.

"Do you want to go again?" Ahsoka asks quietly and I nodded, desperate to keep holding on.

"Alright." Ahsoka says and I coughed into my fist. I walked towards the center of the mat but tumbled to the ground again.

"Anakin!" Ahsoka and Obi-wan shouted at the same time and they rushed towards me.

My breathing was labored and coming out heavily. "I'm...okay." I mumbled and tried to stand up.

"No, you're not." Obi-wan says firmly and they lifted me to my feet.

"Healer's wing, now." Ahsoka added and I moaned, not having any more strength to protest.

I allowed them to drag me to the healers and was laid down on a bed.

"You can't hide it from us, Anakin." Ahsoka says, her voice slightly teasing.

I sneezed miserably and muttered, "No kidding." Obi-wan laughed and squeezed my shoulder. "Don't worry, my old friend. We'll get you back on your feet again." He says, the edges of his eyes crinkling as he smiled.

I coughed into my fist and tilted my head back. "Alright." I whispered, dazed and fell asleep.

A/N: I hope you guys enjoy my torture of Anakin so far. The next chapter will be coming from Ahsoka's point of view so hold onto your horses for that. :) Please please please please review, it would mean so much to me to hear how you guys think of my first multi-chapter sick fic. :)