Author's Note

Hello all, long time no see. As you see, this is a three part Series, called Star Wars AU Intertwined as seen by the Summary. The Children of the Force is set during The Clone Wars, The Second Story 'Wayward Souls' is set after Season 5 of CW, Revenge of the Sith and Pre-Rebels. The Third Story, 'Rebellious Hearts' is set during Rebels to just after Season Four of Rebels. As this Series is AU, things will be different or the same, so expect some differences.

So yeah this will be a bit of a project, so if there is anyone that wishes to be a beta reader, please pm and we can talk. As for my other stories, they are on hold due to no muse to write them. Oh and so people know, everyone will be wearing their Season Three Outfits, because they are awesome ^_^. The Clones will still wear their Phase I armour until the story gets to Season three. One more note all clones know Mando'a.

Anyway, I will let you read and as the saying goes, May the force be with you…Damn it Master Yoda give me back my cookie .

Disclaimer: Own the Star Wars Franchise, young Zero does not. Hehehehe, Give back the cookie, I will not.

Mando'a – Mandalorian Language:

ba'vodu - aunt or uncle*

di'kut - fool, idiot, useless individual: context-dependent: can mean jerk, moron, etc*

Ner vod - "my brother/sister"; colloquially also "my friend"*

Vod - brother, sister, comrade*

al'verde – commander*


Chapter One

In the dark void of space above the planet Christophsis, a single Republic Venator-class Star Destroyer was in the middle of battle against three Separatist Munificent-class star frigates. Dogfights were being carried out all around before a single Nu-class Transport flew from one of the hangers on the Resolute's side. The various Republic Fighters giving the transport cover to fly towards the plant below. As the transport flew over the recently won skirmish with the Separatists, the ground forces cheered, their hope for Reinforcements and supplies to help with winning and liberating Christophsis from the Separatist's Droid Army. As the Transport landed, the Two Jedi in charge of the Republic's Grand Army on the planet moved towards it in conversation. Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi looked towards his former Apprentice as they walked closer. "Our Cruiser must be back" He spoke with optimism as he listened to Anakin's response. "Which means we'll be able to get our reinforcements" Obi-wan nodded in agreement with an exhausted tone. "Then it looks like our problems are solved. Fresh troops, new supplies and perhaps they brought my new Padawan with them." By the end of his sentence the Jedi Master had a hopefully tone in his voice.

Anakin though was sceptical about the idea of bring a Padawan Learner in to this wars and stated it to his former Master. This War had only started recently and it already looked like it will be bloody. "I spoke to Master Yoda about it. You should put in a request for one. You'd make a good Teacher" Obi-wan stated. He knew that the Padawan would not be his; after all he had made a plan with Master Yoda so Anakin would be this Padawan's Master. He heard Anakin's dismissal of taking one, and smirked inside his mind despite his external expression being neutral. "Anakin, teaching is a privilege. And it's part of a Jedi's responsibility to help train the next generation." Obi-wan added to try and show Anakin that it was truly something he should do. As they made it to the transport as he heard Anakin joking but seriously stated that a Pawadan would slow him down. The six man squad of Clone troopers that had followed stopped behind them as two troopers waved for the ship's ramp to lower. As it does two figures stood waiting. The two figures walked down the ramp with the slightly taller of the two slightly behind the other.

Out of the shadow of the Transport, the sunlight revealed what looked like a Jedi Youngling accompanied by what felt like a force sensitive. One was a Togruta female with bright blue eyes; her skin that was exposed was dark orange in colour. Her lips were brownish-grey with white facial markings around her face. Her white Lekku and montrals had blue stripes and hung just past the young female's shoulders. Her outfit consisted of red-ish brown thigh length vest, with a hole on the chest and a neck collar. The back of it exposed her dark orange skin. She wore forearm length bracers of the same colour as her vest, with four bands on each arm, each spaced out a bit. To add to the outfit, the female Togruta wore light brown crisscrossed belt that held a single lightsaber hilt and a dark purple sash that hung from her belts buckle. On the girl's legs was a pair of dark grey legging with cut out diamond shape along the length of her legs before it was tucked in to her knee high brown boots.

The one behind her had they two Jedi curious. They could feel the force that came from him, but the hood of the long sleeved, baggy hoodie the taller of the two wore obscured the face, species and gender. The unknown person seemed to wear underneath the hoodie from a glance; in the unlatched part of the hoodie, was a black skin tight body sock for protection. Poking out of the long sleeve of the hoodie was a pair of fingerless gloved gauntlets, dark blue in colour. The figure wore a pair of grey baggy cargo trousers, with the ends of their trousers tucked in pair of black shin high buckled boot. It was only when the two Jedi noticed the silver coloured belt peeking out from under the waist of the hoodie, did they see the silver and black Lightsaber hilt that hung from it. With a swift move, the hooded figure removed their hood to unveil the face of a slightly tanned young human male, with short, messy brown hair with a Padawan braid behind his ear. The teenager's eyes were light green and they looked right at the two Jedi. He had noticed that his unorthodox Jedi clothing gave him a non-Jedi appearance, not that he cared.

Both Anakin and Obi-wan were surprised, "Younglings" The Master stated as the two Jedi Padawan's moved down in front of the Jedi. He heard Anakin's sarcastic question to ask who they were. R2-D2 happily beeped away. "I'm Ahsoka" The Togruta spoke softly. The human male stood beside her, the height difference a bit more noticeable now, the boy seem to be five foot nine in size. "I'm Jaden, Master Yoda sent us. We were told to tell you both that, you are need back to the Temple immediately. There's an emergency" Jaden spoke softly, but the tone held a slight harshness to it due to the teenage stage he was in. Anakin cut in stating that they were in an emergency here, which was and understatement in Obi-wan's opinion. "Yes, our Communications have been a bit unreliable, but we've been calling for help" Obi-wan spoke in a bit of a calmer tone than his companion. "Master Yoda hadn't heard from you, so he sent us to deliver the message" Ahsoka said in a slightly sober voice, not expecting this when she met her future Master. The Master and Padawan's turned to Anakin as he turned away in an emotional display as his sarcastic tone. "OH Great, they don't even know we're in trouble"

Jaden didn't like the way this was going and took a step forward. "You know, you could use the Cruiser that dropped us off, to relay a message. It might be dicey though, we were sent to the surface through the middle of a battle." With the Jedi and Ahsoka looked towards him then the Knight and Master turned to look to one another before they moved, waving the two teens to follow them. As they walked to the holo-table Ahsoka looked to Jaden. "This isn't going so well huh, Ja" The Togruta spoke with a bit of nervous tone. Jaden turned his head to look to his childhood friend and slightly shook his head. "I have a feeling it will get a little bit more complicated, Soka. Either way we'll get through, always do" He smiled slightly as he spoke with a comforting tone to calm the nerves of his friend. The two Jedi Padawans reached the table as a Clone naval officer appeared. "We're still under attack by Separatist warships, but I'll try to make contact with the Jedi Temple for you, Stand by" With that said the Clone disappeared, leaving only silence with the four Jedi to look at one another in awkward silence, though out of them all Jaden seemed to just close his eyes. Within moments, Jaden opened his green hues to see Master Yoda appear on the Holo-table.

"Master Kenobi, glad Ahsoka and Jaden found you, I am" The small but old Jedi spoke in his odd way. Obi-wan's expression changed from calm to somewhat grave as he addresses the situation to his fellow Master. "Master Yoda, We are trapped here, and vastly outnumbered. We are in no position to go anywhere or do anything. Our support ships have all been destroyed." Obi-wan stated as he put a bit of force to some of his words to put across the trouble they were in. Yoda for his part remained calm as he spoke. "Send reinforcement to you, we will…" Master Yoda holographic image flickers in and out, his words unintelligible before disappearing with Master Kenobi calling out to him. It's when the same clone naval officer reappeared to explain that the transmission cut out. The naval officer is joined by another and a trooper. "We have to leave orbit immediately. More enemy ships have just arrived. We'll get back to you as soon as we can" The hologram of the clone flickered out leaving the four Jedi alone at the table. "Well, I guess we'll have to hold out a little longer" Anakin simply said before he turned to Obi-wan.

Obi-wan just nodded before he turned to the two young Jedi in front of them. "My apologies, young ones, It's time for proper introductions" He gestured in a calm manner and graced the two with a smile as walked in front of them both. Jaden gestured for Ahsoka to start first. "I'm the new Padawan Learner, Ahsoka Tano." Ahsoka spoke with a happy tone and ended it with a small smile. Jaden looked at the three as he watched with interest as Obi-wan introduced himself as Ahsoka's new Master. "Unfortunately Master Kenobi, Soka is actually assigned to Master Skywalker" Jaden smirked as he noted the small smile on the Jedi Master as Skywalker exclaimed in disbelief. "There must be some kind of mistake. He's the one that wanted a Padawan." Anakin pointed to Obi-wan as he spoke. Only for Ahsoka speak about Master Yoda's specific order of her assignment to Master Skywalker. "But that doesn't make any sense" Anakin added in exasperation. Jaden just shook his head slightly before deciding to speak up due to being placed on the side line for long enough. "If it makes things any better, Master Skywalker, I was assigned to Master Kenobi" Jaden turned to look at his new Teacher before he bowed slightly to him. "I'm Padawan Jaden Kryze. It'll be an honour to train as your Padawan, Master."

Obi-Wan's eyes widen slightly before bowing in return. "It's truly a rare privilege to train a Mandalorian Jedi. May I ask, would you be related to Duchess Satine Kryze?" Obi-wan had to ask, as he remembered Satine and her younger sister, Bo-Katan. What he didn't expect was he would be the one to train a Mandalorian Jedi, which was very rare but a relative to someone he nearly left the Order for. The Jedi Master didn't see the confused expression on Anakin's face or the surprised one on Ahsoka's. "She is my ba'vodu* from what she has told me, because of the extreme rarity of a Mandalorian born Jedi and the only one in the order I have been allowed communication rights with my clan, though I must admit, we can talk more after we get off planet, Master" Jaden spoke lightly. He was bit curious how his Master knew his Aunt, though his new Master was a Jedi and most likely had met her during an assignment. He let it slip from his mind for now.

Obi-wan let his face stay neutral as his new Padawan spoke, confirming what the older Jedi thought. Noticing the eyes of the young boy were the exact same as Satine's younger sister. He knew that rare species Jedi were allow special privileges to allow them to learn about their culture and allow them to keep in contact, but he would speak more about it later. His Padawan had pointed out that they had things to do that were more important and he agreed. "I agree. It won't be long before those droids figure out a way around our cannons." Obi-wan spoke with a confident certainty in his voice, before he turned to his former Padawan. He could see the reluctant expression. "I'll check on Rex in the lookout post" Anakin said with a tired tone ringing out. Ahsoka somewhat glared at her new Master before she looked to Jaden. Jaden for his part wasn't fond with how Master Skywalker was acting, agreed that it was surprise for him to gain an Apprentice but even his new Master was taking it better. He looked to Ahsoka as Obi-wan placed his hand on her shoulder. "You'd better take her with you." Anakin stopped and looked to Ahsoka only to walk off with the young girl to follow after him.

"Master…will she be okay with Master Skywalker, his attitude to the situation is not favourable. I don't wish for Soka to be sent to AgriCorps, because Skywalker is being a di'kut*." Jaden's tone started off soft before it grew harsh with a curse of Mando'a at the end. The young Mandalorian noted the look his Master gave him. "Anakin can be…difficult at times but he will keep her safe. How do you know Ahsoka?" Obi-wan asked as he motioned for the young male to follow him. He was curious by the nickname he had heard Ahsoka use for Jaden on the way to the Holo-table and the one Jaden used for the young girl. Jaden just followed and nods. "Ahsoka is one of my childhood friends, along with Padawan Barriss Offee. We were a part of the same Youngling group called Clan Bear. They were the only ones that didn't mind my heritage as a Mandalorian due to their past as Warriors" He answered as he looked about, watching the men as they moved about and set things up for the next possible offensive by the Droid Army.

Obi-wan nodded with a slight sad notion due to the fact his Padawan had been shunned by the other younglings, but he was glad that he had two friends. "I remember I was in Clan Bear too" He chuckled at the memories. They moved closer to a Clone that had a visor and antennae on his helmet, and unlike some clones he had seen, Jaden noted the different style of yellow colour pattern. "Commander Cody, I like you to meet my new Padawan, Jaden Kryze. He is a Mandalorian which is very rare. Jaden, this is Commander Cody. He is my Second in command just like you are as a Jedi Padawan, you are Commander too." Obi-wan spoke softly as he informed the young Jedi about his role in Grand Army of the Republic. He watched Jaden practically scan Cody, focusing on the visor, the T shape. "Ner vod*" Jaden spoke in Mando'a before grasping Cody's arm in a Warrior's handshake. He knew that the Clone's DNA was from a Mandalorian name Jango Fett, that made all Clone's family, that made them Vod*. Cody shook the young Mandalorian's arm due to the Warrior's handshake with a nod. "Ner vod al'verde*" Cody responses with a small smile on his lips with his thoughts improving on the fact his General gained a Padawan. He was glad that this Jedi was respectful like General Kenobi and even called him my brother in the language they both share.

Obi-wan watched with a smile at the easiness of the introduction, how well it went. He even noticed that his Padawan spoke in Mando'a to Cody, calling him my Brother and Cody returning it with Commander. His happy soured as heard his comm. He pushed the button only to hear Anakin. "Master, the Droid's have set up an energy shield." Obi-wan seemed to sigh and nodded to Cody and with a salute to both Jedi he moved off to his men to round them up to set up a defensive line by the Heavy Cannons. "Jaden and I will meet you by the command center" He ended the call and looked to his Padawan, with a small but sad smile. "I hope you ready for your first battle, Jaden?" Obi-wan asked lightly as they moved to the command center. Jaden gave his Master a smirk. "I am Master, a bit nervous but it will pass" He spoke with a confident tone.

It didn't take long for the Master-Padawan duo to meet up with Anakin, Ahsoka and Captain Rex. On the Holo-table, a map of the city with the Droid Army and the shield placed in prime viewing location for their tactical decisions. The current plan was to destroy the Shield, an idea supplied by Ahsoka and oddly supported by her Master. Jaden noted the commanding aura Ahsoka was putting up, quickly stopping her. "Soka, be careful out there okay and tone down the commanding attitude, Master Skywalker has more experience, follow his lead okay?" He slightly scolded his best friend before placing his hand between her montrals with a small rub. She slightly nodded at Jaden before wandering off after her Master. It was time to get ready for battle. Jaden turned to follow his own Master. Who knew that the day he was assigned a Master, he would be about to fight in his first battle.