Stranded on an unknown planet ! After barely escaping with their lives from ruthless bounty hunter Cad Bane, Lux and Ahsoka Bonteri find themselves in uncharted space ! Having crash-landed with no way to return to their galaxy, they are forced to adapt and begin their lives from scratch, in a mysterious new world...

The sun was slowly rising towards the peaks of the mountains. Crows could be heard cawing relentlessly as they gathered to peer at this new pair of beings. One looked familiar enough, the other looked very strange.

Having suffered only minor bruises and scratches from an unexpected crash-landing, Lux Bonteri, accompanied by his wife, Ahsoka, were slowly making their way down some steep slopes.

"I'd have to say that we have been fortunate, 'Soka. Had the pod crashed otherwise, we would have likely perished." He glared at her for a moment, stopping in his tracks. "Nothing broken, right ?"

"Thankfully no, Lux. A few scratches here and there, but nothing major." She looked back from where they started several moments ago. "I'd say that if we keep our pace, we might be able to reach that city by late morning or early afternoon."

"The sooner, the better. We lost most of our supplies with the pod when it sank down that lake. Hopefully, we'll be able to find sustenance during the day." He tried his best to not panic in the current situation. Fortunately, his wife is ever optimistic.

"That reminds me, Lux. I have a couple of ration bars on me. They're kinda drab on taste, but they'll tide us until we reach that city in the distance. Concerning water, I'm sure we'll come across a stream or brook that we can safely drink from."

They kept walking down the slopes. The wind blew in their faces as Lux's hair was becoming unkempt while Ahsoka's lekku, or headtails as they were also referred to, simply waved to the side.

"Cheer up, Lux. It could be a lot worse. We don't have a war to worry about anymore. I know that you feel devastated about what happened to your people, but there's not much you can do, considering that there's probably no return trip back." She turned to face him and tried her best to have him smile.

"I wouldn't trade this moment for anything. As I see it, we've been offered a chance to start our lives anew, in a more peaceful world. Perhaps it is for the best that we put the past behind us... and look forward to the many challenges that we'll tackle... like that CREATURE staring at us now !" A snarl was heard as a large animal, perched on a rock above them, bared its fangs.

Ahsoka quickly reacted by placing Lux behind her.

"What is it ?! That's not a Nexu, is it ?" Lux simply cowered behind her.

"A Nexu ? Are you kidding ? That's way too pretty to be a Nexu. It looks like an oversized Tooka Cat !" She faced the animal. The startled creature was in fact a mountain lion, a cougar or a puma, depending on whom you spoke to. The biggest of the lesser cats. It slowly approached the two, its ears lowered, fangs bared, ready to defend itself.

"No sudden movements, Lux. Let's just back away, real slow." They backed off, never letting their guard down. "Maybe I can use the Force to calm it down."

"I was under the impression that the Jedi Mind Trick doesn't work on animals, 'Soka." Lux clung on to her like a fly on a mound of sugar.

"Not the Jedi Mind Trick, Lux. I'm just going to let it know that I don't intend to harm it." She opened her hand and extended it towards the cougar. In a moment, it calmed down and sped off towards the slopes, in search of its usual prey. "Thank the Force, it worked !"

"That was a close call." Lux breathed a sigh of relief. "Shall we continue ?"

They entered the woods and managed to find a small brook with clean water. As they drank, various songbirds' calls echoed through.

"Aside that slightly scary encounter back on the slopes, it doesn't seem too bad thus far." Lux stopped to listen to the calls. "We've never had animals that "sang" like this before back home."

"It sounds beautiful, doesn't it ? Huh ? What in the universe is that ?" Ahsoka slowly approached a strange looking animal. Black fur with a couple of white stripes on its back. "Never seen anything like this before."

"You know, you have a bad habit of getting too close to unknown creatures. One of these days, it's going to bite back !" The creature, a skunk, raised its tail as Ahsoka was getting closer. "Oh, will you just leave it alone, 'Soka ?! It's clear that you're disturbing it ! Why else would it raise its tail like that ? It could be a warning that it's dangerous !"

"Dangerous ?! That little creature ? Nah, it's probably very friendly. Come on, little guy. I'm not going to hurt you. Who's a nice litt-" The skunk sprays her right in the face as she knelt to pet it. "AUGH ! Wha- ? *Hack* *Cough* *Cough* AUGH ! WHAT WAS THAT FOR ?!"

Ahsoka stared blankly... she proceeded to wipe her face... then it hit her.

"Force ! *Sniffs* Oh my Force ! What is that awful smell ?" She tried her best to brush off the smell off of her, rubbing herself against a tree, rolling on the forest floor. In the meantime, the skunk simply wandered off from sight. "It stinks, Lux ! Ohhhh, it stinks !"

"Usually, I'd be willing to help you out, but that smell is nothing short of putrid ! Let's hope its wears off with time." Lux pinched his nose. "Oh dear ! This is terrible ! Ha ha ha ! Now THAT'S an effective defense if I ever witnessed one, 'Soka. No animal would attempt to approach such a creature unless in extreme hunger. You'll excuse me if I keep my distance from you... for a while."

"Oh, I feel the love between us !" She rolled some more, trying desperately to get the odor off of her. "It's no use ! This better wear off with time..."

After several hours of walking and Ahsoka continuously trying to rub off the skunk's smell off of her (and surprisingly succeeding in the end !), they finally managed to get out of the woodlands and were greeted to the first hint of civilization : A road with a great number of vehicles going left and right continuously.

"We're getting there, 'Soka ! Wow, I've never seen such a dense concentration of vehicles in one area. A lot of them are heading towards that central bridge." They crossed an enormous bridge that extended over a river, passing by the pedestrian lane.

"Something tells me this is a big city, Lux ! It looks so large... Look at all the vehicles and people ! I'm only seeing humans, so it's a safe bet that there's no knowledge of space travel out here. Oh Force ! What if those people have never seen a Togruta before ? How will they react when they actually notice me ?" Ahsoka certainly stuck out like a sore thumb from the crowd. Thankfully, the population were so busy with their daily lives, that she was simply ignored for the most part. Some stared and pointed towards her, but nothing signaling hostility towards her.

They entered a large public park, with benches to sit on. There were fountains all over the place. At the center, there was a stage of sorts with someone performing. As they heard people cheering and clapping, they decided to have a closer look for themselves.

"Thank you ! Thank you ! We really are lucky to have such good weather on our side this morning. I know pretty much everyone will enjoy this upcoming song. The theme song for our fair city. Of course, we owe our thanks to Frank Sinatra, who came up with this catchy song. Is the orchestra and jazz band ready ? A one, a two, a one, two, three, four !"

Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today.
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York.
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it, New York, New York.

I wanna wake up, In a city that doesn't sleep.
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap.

These little town blues, are melting away.
I'll make a brand new start of it, in old New York.

If I can make it there,
I'll make it anywhere.
It's up to you, New York, New York.

New York, New York.
I want to wake up, in a city that never sleeps.
And find I'm A-number-one, top of the list, king of the hill, A-number-1...

These little town blues, are melting away.
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it,
In old New York, and...

If I can make it there, I'm gone make it anywhere.
It's up to you, New York, New York!

People cheered and applauded as the singer bowed and waved to the crowd.

"Not a bad song, wouldn't you agree, 'Soka ?" He turned to her as he applauded with the crowd.

"It was catchy, Lux. More importantly, it's given us an important clue at where we are. So we know this city is called New York. But... how are we going to fit in with the people ?" She looked at him with worry written on her face.

"After a while, I'm sure we'll be accepted among the population. For now, we need to focus on finding a place to stay and we need to find some work. And there lies our biggest problem, 'Soka. With no money on us, it may be difficult to even get us some food." Lux looked around as his stomach began to growl.

They walked for a while around, looking at the people around them. She could feel many people staring at her.

"Mommy, why does that lady have noodles on her head ?" Ahsoka froze when she heard the little boy.

"It's probably one of those new and hip hairstyles, dear. Come along, and stop staring at her." She breathed the sigh of relief.

"A new hairstyle ? That could work ! Yes, I'll go with it... as long as I can."

"I don't know about you, but I'm still hungry. That ration bar only kept me going a few hours more. If only I hadn't lost my for- Hold the comlink ! What's this ?" Lux knelt down on the grass to pick up a green piece of paper.

"Looks like a plain piece of paper to me, Lux. There's probably somewhere where it can be disposed."

"But no paper is as ornate as this... No, I think it could be... this world's form of currency !" He took a closer look.

"How do you figure ?" She looks on in confusion.

"Let's see here... United States of America... Federal Reserve Note... 20 Dollars ! It's probably the equivalent of 20 Republic Credits. It could buy us a quick meal, if anything. We should hold on to it." He stashed it in his pocket.

"What if someone dropped it ?" She looked around nervously.

"If they dropped it and really needed it, they'd be looking for it, no ? Look around, I'm not seeing anyone scouring the ground for this. Meaning, the person that dropped this is long gone ! We might as well use it !"

"How will we use this ?" She wondered.

"Hot Dog ! Get them here ! Hot Dog !"

"I think we've found a way, 'Soka. Let me see..."

They approached the Hot Dog caterer.

"Hello." He looked at the caterer.

"Well, hello ! Judging by your accent, you're British ! But what about your woman ? Where is she from ?" The caterer looked at her.

She didn't think before answering. "Shili." She answered.

"Chile ? You don't sound Hispanic." The caterer answered.

"Um... my parents are from here !" She quickly shot back.

"Oh. Ok. Your skin tone. You must have been exposed to the sun quite a bit."

"Y-yes, sir. I was !"

"Ok that works, I guess. So, what'll it be ?"

"Let's see here... Your meat... That red sauce. The yellow sauce. Onions. Um... anything else you would recommend ?" Lux looked at the caterer.

"Well, if you feel adventurous... you could try these Jalapeno Peppers."

"I'm willing to try anything once."

"I'll just go with the meat and the 2 sauces." Ahsoka pointed at the ketchup and mustard containers.

"Ok... what about your drinks ? I have bottles of Coke or Sprite." The caterer pointed to his soft drinks.

"Um... Lux ? I'm lost here." Ahsoka looks, completely confused.

"Coke ! For both of us." Lux quickly answered.

"Here you are ! A complimentary bottle of Coke for you, fella. You'll need it !"

"You really think so, sir ?" Lux looked on in disbelief.

"Oh yeah ! Those Jalapeno Peppers are strong ! Good luck, kiddo ! It'll come to 10.75$ for both of you." The caterer answered.

They sat on a nearby bench, enjoying their first Hot Dog. Lux took a bite of his.

"'Soka..." He stared at her for a moment.

"Lux... you ok ?" She raised an eye marking towards him.

"Oh... Uh... MY MOUTH IS ON FIRE ! WATER ! I NEED WATER !" Lux ran around towards the fountains.

"Honey, is that your boyfriend ?" An elderly woman asked as she looked at the Togruta.

"Actually, Madam. He is my husband." She answered.

"You poor soul." The old woman shot back.

After some time, Lux's embarrassing moment passed. They were walking through the middle of Manhattan for most of the afternoon.

"We still haven't found a place to spend the night, Lux. I wouldn't feel comfortable sleeping in the streets." She looked at him with concern.

"We won't, 'Soka. We'll find a place. It's just a matter of time." He looked at her nervously.

Just as they passed a street, they witnessed a bit of drama. A middle-aged man was thrown onto the sidewalk. Another man approached him.

"No more, McCoy ! I've had it ! Time and time again, you can't pay your goddamn bills !" The authoritarian person shouted.

"Please ! Mr. Gaynes ! I can get a job and all..." The other man pleaded.

"You've been here for the past 5 years, McCoy ! You've been spending your welfare checks on booze ! You'll never change ! Get outta here !" The other man shouted back.

"'Soka, I think we have found a place. Let me smooth this man." Lux turned to his wife.

"Good luck, Lux ! He seems edgy already as it is !" She stared at the man.

Lux approached the man. "Excuse me, sir ? If I may, my wife and I need a place to stay. Can you help us ?" Lux looked at the man nervously.

"Huh ? Well... neither of you can be as bad as Earl McCoy ! All right ! Come on, I'll show you... his apartment." The Man, known as Mr. Gaynes, motioned to them.

"Lux... why do I get the feeling we have a broken down apartment to look up to ?" She whispered to her husband.

"Beggars... can't be choosers... 'Soka." Lux muttered to his wife.

They entered the apartment in question, it reeked of cigarette smoke and alcohol.

"Ugh. *Cough* Cough* Lux ? Really ? Is that it... for us ?" The Togrutan female asked.

"Beggars... can't be choosers... 'Soka." Lux repeated.

"Now... You need to understand that the former tenant never bothered to clean up in almost 5 years. So much dust gathered here, it isn't funny ! You'll find some areas... unsightly." Mr. Gaynes explained.

They entered the bathroom. Ahsoka immediately noticed something... out of place : A large, brown smear on the wall.

"Oh Force ! I really hope that's not what I think it is." Ahsoka muttered to Lux.

"As I mentioned earlier, the past tenant wasn't very concerned with... cleanliness. That brown smear is indeed... fecal matter that dried out. It must have been one of those nights... He was so drunk... He couldn't even "relieve" himself properly. I'm very sorry about this... for both of you." Mr. Gaynes explained.

"Lux... I am not staying here... unless we spruce this place up !" Ahsoka looked on in disgust and disbelief.

"I am willing to make a deal with you two... Clean the apartment... Keep this to yourselves... I'll give you the first 2 months... on the house !" Mr. Gaynes whispered to the two.

"So, the first 2 months would be free of charge, if I follow you, sir ? Yes, my wife will bring this place back to its... original glory... while I look for work. It wouldn't feel right until we can owe the debt." Lux whispered back.

"Agreed. McCoy did leave food and drink in the refrigerator and in the cupboard. They're yours ! Take them while you can !" Mr. Gaynes answered before heading back to his office downstairs.

They cautiously opened the fridge... To their surprise, slightly chilled meat and beer was present.

"Lux... Look here... Pepperoni... I'm guessing this is a bit of meat." Ahsoka motioned to him.

"Right, 'Soka. Look here, those bottles... It certainly looks like beer to me..." Lux motioned to her.

"Oh ? What is it ?"

"Lager. Now that is the oddest name I ever seen."

"What is the name, Lux ? Humor me, why don't you."

"Budweiser."

"That is a weird name for a beer, Lux. Um... oh. I've found a bottle opener here. Are there glasses here ?" Ahsoka handed the bottle opener to Lux.

"There are some glasses here, 'Soka. Give me a moment to run those under the faucet... for safety concerns."

"Ok, so we've got these slices of meat and beer at our disposal. Hey, what is that device ?" Ahsoka pointed to the television.

"Possibly an early version of holo-vision ? Let's see here... If I press this button..." Lux pressed a button out of curiosity.

Lux and Ahsoka looked on in utter confusion. They saw a group of people, pushing a carriage with dead people.

"Bring out your dead ! Bring out your dead ! Bring out your dead !" A man clang at a bell as others moved a carriage with corpses.

"Here's one !" A man answered as he offered an old man.

"Ninepence !" The cart master replied.

"I'm not dead !" The old man shouted.

"Huh ? He says he's not dead..." The cart master looked in confusion.

"Yes, he is !" The younger man insisted.

"I'm not." The old man said feebly.

"He isin't ?" The cart master was getting more and more confused.

"Well... he will be soon... He's very ill..."

"I'm getting better !" The old man shot back.

"No, you're not. You'll be stone dead in a moment." The younger man said.

"I can't take him like that, it's against regulations." The cart master shot back.

"I don't want to go on the cart !" The old man shouted.

"Oh, don't be such a baby !" The younger man shot back.

"I can't take him..." The cart master kept arguing.

"I feel fine !" The old man pleaded back.

"Well, do us a favor..." The younger man replied.

"I can't !" The cart master looked around.

"Can you hang around a couple of minutes? He won't be long..." The younger man asked.

"No, gotta get to Robinson's, they lost nine today." The cart master was about to depart.

"Well, when's your next round ?" The younger man questioned.

"Thursday." The cart master replied.

"I think I'll go for a walk..." The old man said.

"Look, you're not fooling anyone you know... Is there anything you can do ?" The younger man kept pleading.

"I feel so happy ! I feel hap-" The older man said as he was knocked dead by the cart master.

"Ah, thanks very much !" The younger man said in relief.

"Not at all. See you on Thursday." The cart master said before looking at his workers.

They looked on as a well clad man strutted aside them while another followed him, banging coconuts to mimic the galloping of horses.

"Who's that then ?" The younger man asked.

"I don't know... Must be a King." The cart master answered.

"Why ?" The younger man looked so confused.

"He hasn't got shit all over him !" The cart master replied.

Ahsoka and Lux looked on in shock.

"Can we get anything else, Lux ?" She asked.

Lux turned the knob further some more. They saw a young man, looking very confused.

"Hey, how do you spell Del Rio ?" The young, athletic man asked.

"Look up the dictionary, Rock. Come on !" An older man with glasses yelled back.

"So long, meatbag." Another man answered as he lowered the window on his vehicle.

"I SHOULD'VE BROKEN YOUR THUMBS !" The athletic man shouted back, before being distracted by bouncing a ball.

"Uh... I think we've seen enough. Lux. Turn this thing off, will you ?" She begged her husband.

Lux managed to turn off the television and quickly went to bed. He knew that the next morning would be a challenging one.

"Good night, love !" Ahsoka whispered to him.

"Yes, here's hoping I can find some work tomorrow." Lux whispered in reply before falling asleep.

A brand new story. A truly original one, for sure ! Things will get more interesting as we proceed. Will Ahsoka also look for work ? We'll see eventually. As you all know, I absolutely love reviews. Feel free to leave one, if you have a few minutes to spare. A big thank you to all that followed my stories thus far.