AN: THERE WERE MAJOR FORMATTING ERRORS NOW FIXED. SHOULD MAKE THE STORY MORE READABLE.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN STAR WARS, THE CLONE WARS OR ANY AFFILIATION


**The wind blew through the trees in the courtyard of the Jedi temple. Anakin was meditating out in the cool night air in the temple courtyard. He had finally had some time for himself and figured he could meditate to get his mind off things. They had come back from a brutal mission where they were outnumbered and outgun. Grevious' troops cut through their armies as if they didn't exist. The Clone Wars was a hard time for the Jedi because they were forced into a position which they had no training nor right to be in….they were the becoming judges and jury for the Republic**

"Skyguy?" Said a voice

No answer

"Anakin are you listening" she said tapping her foot impatiently and crossing her arms.

He had finally broken his concentration

"What is it now?" He inquired snapping at her. She was taken aback by this and looked down at her feet.

"You said you would help me with my lightsaber technique. I have been your Padawan for six months now and I haven't learned much from you" she replied.

"Fine" he said rubbing his temples in an annoyed manner. He had just gotten back from the mission and this was the last thing he wanted to do.

**Now before I get too far let me give you some back story. Anakin Skywalker is a Jedi knight of the Republic. Six months ago he had the pleasure, so Yoda and Obi wan thought, of receiving his first padawan named Ahsoka Tano. She was a Togruta woman who had been abandoned by her family and brought to the temple by someone in the Jedi order at the same time Anakin was. She was a fearless warrior and devoted person. She had recently became a padawan after her 18th birthday. In his eyes she was a sloppy, cocky and self-absorbed girl who had graduated early to be a padawan. They had been on 5 missions and countless battle and although her skills matched any Jedi Knight or Padawan he had ever seen she still fought with anger and feeling. It clouded her judgment. There was a deeper meaning behind that needed to be found**

"I'm not warming to that name Ahsoka. I am you master and you are my padawan do let us keep it that way" he said storming off to the trial room. He did in fact like the name like the name but he was not going to tell her that.

She looked down at the ground and held her arm.

"Sorry master" she muttered to herself and proceeded in tow.

Ever since she had lost half of her fighter squad over the skies of Naboo she had questioned her ability not only as a Jedi but as a leader. Her master had told her to return back to the fleet but she believed they were fine. Defeated, her squad limped back to the fleet. Anakin came storming into the hanger looking for Ahsoka. That was the first time he had ever yelled at her. He made her feel unwanted and she only wanted to please her master.

Once they got to the room Anakin took out his light saber and turned it on. The saber hummed as he swung it around getting warmed up.

"What is the first rule of fighting?" he asked his back to a now glum Ahsoka

"Do not be afraid?" She said completely guessing and sullen

"No" he responded "it's always to follow the Force while fighting. Remember Ahsoka we are the peace keepers in this world. We have to know when to separate revenge, hatred and anger from our emotions to make sure they do not cloud our judgment."

She nodded listening more intently.

"Let us begin" he said sternly bringing his saber to his side. Ahsoka flicked on her light saber.

They began to spar back and forth trading blows trying to get better leverage. Ahsoka parried and was able to knock Anakin back and they broke off. He noticed how fluid her movements were, it was like she was born to be a Jedi.

"Not bad padawan" he said "you were still fighting with anger in you. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing master" she said dismissively.

Frustrated because he knew if she did not open up her anger would start to get worse.

"Listen Ahsoka I know I'm not the most considerate person" Anakin said and Ahsoka scoffed and rolled her eyes. He did not seem the least bit caring about her. She had done everything to please him on the missions and battles but yet there was always a sense of disappointment.

"Humor me Ahsoka. I'm listening which is a new thing for me" Anakin said and she could sense he was telling the truth. She finally gave up and decided to speak her mind. They fought a lot and had differencing opinions about a lot of tactics but if he was willing to listen she decided to give it a try.

"I have this inclination that you are not very fond of me master. You are very dismissive and hardly ever talk to me unless you are yelling orders. You never seem to see the good I do. When I became your padawan I knew you didn't want me..I feel..." she said looking down contemplating whether or not to continue.

He noticed that a sudden sadness came over her. He found it odd that such a strong girl could be so easily broken.

"Maybe I am being too hard on her. She is just a padawan after all" he thought to himself. "No one had talked that openly and upfront to him like that before. This was not a normal padawan..."

"She was also very snippy" that made him smile and he had an idea rubbing his chin.

"Snips" he said fastening his light saber back to his belt not allowing her to finish. Her head shot up immediately.

"I thought we weren't doing nicknames" she shot back coldly folding her arms.

"Well maybe I had a change of heart" he said smirking. "You are a very skilled padawan but still raw and need to learn to trust the Force. When we go out to battle with the army it is just us and I need to know you have my back. You are my last line of defense and I don't think there is anyone who better to serve that purpose."

"I understand master. I'm willing to learn everything you want to teach me. I'm thirsty for knowledge on how to be the best Jedi. Maybe even better than the Chosen One." She said smiling.

"Well we are not going to get there by standing around feeling sorry for ourselves are we?" He said flashing on his light saber.

They continued to fight and spar throughout the night. Anakin even managed to break a sweat. He got a little carried away wanting to test the limits of how far he could push her. He force pushed her into a pillar and she tumbled to the ground. After he had saw what he had done he started to approach but hesitated. She needed to get up on her own.

"Get up Ahsoka!" Anakin said sternly getting back into a defensive

"Master I" she said as she struggled to get up.

"Maybe we should end there" Anakin said he coming over to help her up

Ahsoka nodded with a look of defeat on her face. They ended the training in the waning hours of the night.

"I'll walk you to your room" He said walking up to her putting his arm around her shoulder. She blushed a little but tried not to let her lekku give it away. There had always been something comforting about his embrace. They both headed to the door way and left.

Anakin's com link beeped.

"Skywalker here" he responded exhausted

"Anakin we needed you to come to the see the Council" said Master Obi Wan Kenobi with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"On my way" Anakin responded

"Well Ahsoka I guess this is goodnight. Remember what you learned today. Trust the Force to guide your movements. We will work more on that this week. Rest up." he said turning to walk away but was caught by Ahsoka

"Thanks for your help master. I know it may seem that I am struggling but I'm trying" she said

"Listen Snips I know you are. I am still learning things as well" he said putting a hand on her shoulder "I gotta go. The council needs me"

They both went their separate ways.

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Ahsoka closed the door to her room set her light sabers on the table beside her bed.

"Snips...I could get used to that name" she smiled as she thought "Maybe I'm growing on him."

She laid down to bed wanting to dream of battle and the adventures she and Skyguy were going to be doing

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Anakin approached the doors leading to the council. They slide open and there sat Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi Wan and a com image of Shaak Ti.

"Anakin so nice of you to finally join us." Obi wan said a little annoyed

"Sorry for keeping the council waiting. Ahsoka and I were just finishing up some light saber training." Anakin said

"How has she responded to your unconventional tactics and lack of discipline" Mace said coldly

"She reminds me a lot of myself" Anakin responded trying to not allow the words of Mace Windu get a rise out of him as the usually did "she still has a lot to learn but she is getting stronger with each mission and training"

"To hear this good it is" Yoda said wisely

"I agree master Yoda" concurred Obi wan "we need all the help we can get seeing as how the Separatists are going to be attempting an attack on our medical facility near Felucia."

"Grievous is behind this I assume?" Anakin asked "seems like he is struggling to keep up with our movement so he's trying to hurt our wounded"

"From what we have heard is that they are trying to make this a statement to the Separatist Senate to increase the aid that they have been receiving." Obi wan said "we will need you and Ahsoka to take your fleet out to meet him to prevent any damage to that facility. It is crucial that nothing happens to it because of the ongoing fighting on Felucia."

"Patient you must be Anakin on this mission" Yoda said "the development of your padawan thorough it is to her growth as well as your's. This will be her biggest mission"

"I understand masters" Anakin responded "when do we leave?"

"In the morning. Our Intel tells us that Grievous and his fleet are still a few days away from their target" Mace said sternly "that will be all Skywalker"

Anakin bowed and left.

"Troubling thoughts I sense for this mission" Yoda said closing his eyes "trap it may be and attachment may be formed" The masters all looked at him puzzled. Attachments were not allowed in the Order and Skywalker and Tano were well aware of that.

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"This will be interesting to say the least" he thought to himself walking into his room.

He slumped on his bed removing his armor. He laid down his thoughts drifting to Padme. He had not seen her since their argument which ended with tears and broken hearts. Restless and starting to feel angry he tossed and rolled to his side. For now it be best if he focused on his padawan and the mission.

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AN: Please read and review. Plenty of chapters coming