An Imperial Shuttle was making its way towards the planet Malachor. 3 weeks ago, a great duel took place between former Jedi Ahsoka Tano and Sith Lord Darth Vader. Inside the shuttle, a pilot and co-pilot were arguing.

"I still think it's a big risk you're taking by doing this. If you get caught, you know it's not going to be pleasant for you or her…"

The pilot glanced at the co-pilot. "You worry too much. Now, according to the data provided by the Rebellion, this is the last place she was seen." He sighed nervously. "I do hope she's all right."

"You said it yourself, Bonteri. We both worry too much. Well… given how well she lead us back during the Clone Wars, I wouldn't be surprised that she's still in one piece." The co-pilot readied the equipment to trace lifeforms.

"Perhaps you're right, Saw. I still wish she would have never gone there. The Rebellion presumes that she is dead, but I have to trust my hunch that she's all right. Be ready to land."

As the shuttle landed on Malachor's rocky surface, Imperial Senator Lux Bonteri began to search for the former Jedi, hoping that she is well. He increased the signal to detect lifeforms on his radar. It began to beep continuously.

His search lead him deep inside the Sith Temple ruins. "Ahsoka ?" He called out, causing echo around the walls.

"So you came…" Out of the shadows, she limped towards him. Lux rubbed his eyes and did a double-take. No lost limbs, headtails or major wounds. She just looked a bit battered.

Lux chucked. "Well, were you expecting me to leave you to die on such a desolate planet as this ? Come on, Saw is waiting for us. We're taking you home." He helped her as she still struggled to move about.

Ahsoka quickly embraced him. "I knew I could count on you. Please excuse my slowness, I did suffer a sprained ankle and it's still not completely healed."

He returned the embrace. "A sprained ankle is better than your life, I'll wager. All right, we'll take it slow."

As they walked towards the shuttle, Ahsoka leaned on to Lux for support. "Now when were you offered your very own Imperial Shuttle ? I don't remember seeing this before."

"It's rather ironic, actually. It was given to me when I've shown my loyalty to the Empire by delivering specific documents to Grand Moff Tarkin. He doesn't suspect at all that I'm an undercover agent for the Rebellion. I was able to copy those documents before handing it out to him. Apparently, the Empire is constructing a massive battle station which is supposed to be able to destroy planets. They named it the Death Star."

This bit of news gave Ahsoka a reason to worry. "You know… it's been 17 years since I left the Order. Had I stayed… could I have been capable to prevent all of this from happening ?"

Lux sighed. "Unfortunately, that's something we'll never be able to know. About those documents, I'm supposed to send these over to Senator Organa on Alderaan. But currently, the Empire is keeping a sharp lookout for all transmissions of Imperial information, so I have to hold on to this until the time is right."

They got into the shuttle and Ahsoka was brought into a small cabin with a bed. "You'll sleep here. Under no circumstances will you come out until we are cleared for landing. The blockade around Onderon is supervised by Admiral Kassius Konstantine. He's an Imperial Officer that really follows directives to the letter. You already have a price on your head. If they recognise you, we're all in big trouble."

She nodded and began to lie down. "I understand, Lux. For your safety. Well, this mattress sure beats the cold stone floor of Malachor, for one."

"Saw will come and get you once we're past the blockade. Sleep well." Lux shut the door and went back to join Saw in the pilot seat.

Saw definitely noticed the smile radiating from his friend. "So, I take it that she's ok ?"

"Thank the Force, she is unharmed. The only issue is a sprained ankle, we'll have it checked out once we arrive in Iziz. Standby for departure." Lux pressed a series of buttons, igniting the engines of the shuttle and took off.

Saw took a quick glance towards Lux. "Uh… you and Ahsoka… There's something going on between you two… right ? I mean, you just didn't come to her aid because you're a fellow Rebel. Right ?"

"Ha ha ha. Yes… I guess I do owe you an explanation, Saw. Until now, only Senator Organa knew. Ahsoka and I married in secret not long after the Clone Wars. How else do you think Mina came to be, hmm ?"

Saw snorted out a laugh. "So you did… Hah ! I knew a Togruta was involved, but I didn't think it was her. I've only seen little Mina a couple of times since she was born. But if I recall her lekku pattern… Yep, she definitely took it from her. And is she capable of using the Force like her mom ?"

Lux nodded. "Yes, she is Force-sensitive, but she still has a ways to go before she can lend a hand to the Rebellion. She's 14 now… maybe by the time she's around 20. You know, Ahsoka is so busy with her contacts with those Rebel Cells all over the Galaxy, so she isin't home quite often. But after that conflict with Vader, I'll insist that she stays much longer this time."

"I'm sure Mina will appreciate seeing her mom more a couple of days a month. What do you say, Bonteri ? Time to jump to hyperspace yet ?"

"Now is as good as ever. We should reach the blockade in about 5 hours. Get ready to enter hyperspace." Lux pressed some more buttons and pulled a lever, enabling the shuttle to pass into hyperspace.

As they traveled at high speed, Ahsoka was tossing and turning in her sleep. She saw herself on Mortis. The landscape was as beautiful as she remembered it.

"Why am I here ?" She questioned herself out loud.

"You still doubt your decision to leave all those years ago, don't you ?"

Ahsoka whipped around, coming face to face with the Daughter.

"I guess I do. After having dueled my former Master and seeing what he became… had I been there when the Dark Side threatened to engulf him… could I have been capable to prevent his fall ?" She looked down at the grass, allowing doubt to gnaw further into her.

"If you want to, I can make you re-do that part of your life…" Daughter offered.

Ahsoka raised an eye marking. "Is that even possible ?"

"It would be in the form of a dream. You would be able to see the consequences of your actions at that point. Would it change Skywalker's path ? You'll find out soon enough. Do you wish to attempt this ?" Daughter explained.

Ahsoka nodded. "It's worth a shot. I'll do it."

"Then let me send you back…" A blinding light flooded over Ahsoka. When she could see again, she was her younger 16 year-old self. She was back at the Jedi Temple. After she was cleared of the accusations for bombing the Temple and killing Letta Turmond. She stood in front of her Master and various members of the High Council.

Anakin approached her, offering her Padawan braid. "They're asking you back, Ahsoka. I'm… asking you back."

Ahsoka's first thought was to refuse the offer, but her conscience spoke to her. "You had already taken that path, now is your chance to see what could have been. Take the braid."

Ahsoka's hand trembled as she approached her Master's hand. "S-since you're asking, Master… I… I… I will." She gently scooped up the braid and instantly placed it around her lekku.

The diminutive Master Yoda walked towards her. "Back into the Order, you are. Kneel now, you must."

Ahsoka complied and knelt before him.

Yoda ignited his lightsaber. "Ahsoka Tano, by the Will of the Force, by the Will of the High Council, dub thee, I do, Jedi Knight of the Republic !" He slashed her braid in two, making her ascension to Knight status official.

Ahsoka's feelings were bittersweet. It is certainly a great feeling to be promoted at such a young age… At the same time… After how the Council treated her, it felt like a slap in the face. She chose to act as if nothing happened, like what the Council is doing now.

Anakin cleared his throat. "Well… it seems that I've managed to successfully train a Padawan to Knight in record time. Am I to be promoted to the rank of Master now ?"

Mace Windu glanced at him. "Unfortunately, Skywalker, your ceremony will have to wait. We have more pressing matters. The Separatists have been attempting to take Ringo Vinda for their own. It is imperative that we claim that system for the Republic."

Anakin rolled his eyes in frustration. "So I guess I'll be promoted after I get back."

Ahsoka decided to address the Council. "Masters, after all these hardships I've been through, would it be too much to ask to be given a meditative leave ?"

"Do you have a place in mind, Little 'Soka ?" Plo Koon asked.

She nodded. "Onderon. Now that their King has chosen to side with the Republic, I know I'll be well received there."

"Then you are given permission to leave immediately, if you wish it." This was a first, Mace Windu being "nice" to her.

As they exited the Council room, Anakin stopped by Ahsoka's side. "Well, Snips… I really don't know what to say… congratulations are in order, I guess."

She forced herself to smile. "Thanks. I guess. Listen… before you head out to Ringo Vinda… do you have a few moments ? I'd like to have a word with you in our quarters."

Anakin was surprised by her choice of words. "Sure, Snips. Lead the way."

As they entered their shared quarters, the first thing Ahsoka did was to push the soundproof button. Afterwards, she leaned to the wall, her arms crossed. "Sooooooo… ?"

Anakin raised an eyebrow. "So what ?"

She began to grit her teeth. "When were you planning to tell me about yourself and Padmé ?!"

"What the Force are you talking about ?"

She stomped angrily. "ANAKIN ! I am NOT stupid ! The way you two look at each other. I'm surprised the Council haven't caught on to it yet !"

"Now just a minute ! What are you thinking about ?"

"I thought you trusted me ! You could have told me. Do you really think I would tell the Council on you ? Come on ! You know me better than that !" Tears began to flow down her cheeks.

Anakin raised his arms in defeat. "Ok. OK ! I admit it ! Padmé and I are married. We've been since after the Battle of Geonosis. Are you happy now ?"

She wiped her tears. "You could have trusted me about this. I trust you… To show my good will, I can let you in on my little secret."

Anakin's eyes grew wide. "What secret ? Ahsoka, what have you been hiding from me ?!"

She took a deep breath. "Lux & I have been… dating since Onderon was freed from the Separatists."

"WHAT ?! But… attachments are against the code ! You know that !" He definitely didn't expect that from her.

"If I look for a definition of hypocrite, Anakin Skywalker must be somewhere in the description !" She quipped.

"Now you're just being snippy ! Come on, cut it out !"

She began to calm down some. "Ok… I'll cut you some slack. But don't hide anymore secrets from me, ok ? You can trust me. I trust you with my life."

"Ok, ok. I guess we're even. Just one thing… how far did you and Lux… go ?" Anakin dreaded the answer to that.

She snorted a laugh. "We haven't got the chance to do lots with this war going on… maybe we'll have more opportunities after this bloody war ends."

She returned the sound to normal. "Well, you better head out. I'll be preparing for my leave. Good luck, Anakin. Be careful out there."

Anakin quickly hugged her. "You were a great Padawan, Snips. I have no doubt you'll make a great Knight. Hopefully, you'll be refreshed when you get back. It would be neat if you could join me and Obi-Wan on some missions. It would be like old times."

As Anakin left to meet with Jedi Knights Tiplar and Tiplee, Ahsoka decided to contact Lux through her comm. In a few seconds, Lux had answered.

"Hello ?"

"Hi Lux."

"'Soka ? I heard that you've been cleared of those charges. That was a close one."

"Yeah, thanks to Anakin, I've avoided certain death. I've been promoted to Jedi Knight just several minutes ago."

"Oh, have you ? That's great ! Doesn't that mean you'll also be addressed as "General Tano" from here on out ?"

"Yeah. That'll take some getting used to. Listen, after all those emotions I've gone through, the Council approved for me to take a couple of weeks of meditative leave. Do you mind if I join you ? Can you arrange yourself to be free ?"

"That shouldn't be a problem for me at all. I'll just notify King Dendup that I need some time for myself. I have a wonderful villa near a river, far from Iziz. It'll be great !"

"I like the sound of that, Lux. Why do I get the feeling I'll be spoiled on this trip ?"

"Why not ? You deserve a break. So I can expect you in a couple of days, then ?"

"Yes, I'll be departing tomorrow morning. I'll see you later ! Love you !"

"Very well, in a couple of days it is, 'Soka. I'll be waiting."

She shut off her comm and laid on the bed. "Hmm, this "new path" isn't so bad so far. Perhaps I can make a difference and prevent Anakin from becoming evil. I have to see what will happen."

She soon found herself asleep, already dreaming of what possible future adventures will unfold before her.

Already ANOTHER story on the go ! I'm unstoppable. Anyways, now Ahsoka has begun her dream and begins to see how things would proceed if she had stayed. Over the next chapter, we'll cover Ahsoka and Lux's adventures and we'll see the Clone Chip Arc of Season 6 unfold. By the time Fives discovers the conspiracy, Ahsoka won't be present to help or listen to him, she would have been the perfect Jedi to hear this. Please review.