Years have passed since Ahsoka left the Jedi Order. She now supports the Rebels with the code name "Fulcrum" along with Bale Organa. Little is known how these two came in contact, but that story will be told in another book. Fulcrum reveals herself as Ahsoka Tano to the Rebels in their time of need. Now that one chapter has closed, another opens.
Ahsoka walks the halls of the Rebel ship and stops when she sees a ball of light. That's when I come in! I check my surroundings and notice a familiar face. "Ahsoka!" I yelled running to her. Without hesitation I wrap her in my arms tightly.
"Rebekah? How did you know I was here?" She asked.
"Long story, but I couldn't resist coming to help." I said petting the back of my head.
"I can see why." She said smiling.
Suddenly the ship rumbles and moves us around. The Empire is attacking us and Vader is with them. Yikes! What will happen if Ahsoka discovers the truth of Anakin? That question buzzes around my head till we hitch a ride on The Ghost. Seeing the Rebels: Ezra, Kanan, Zeb, Hera, Sabine, and Chopper turned my focus on what the current situation is.
"Who's this?" Kanan asked.
"I'm Rebekah, one of Ahsoka's best friends." I said slightly angry.
"Oh, I'm.."
"Kanan, a Jedi who survived Order 66." I said interrupting him.
The look on his face was priceless! "Come on, we've got a job to do." Hera said pushing Kanan aside. I walk with her and stand by Ahsoka. The fire from the enemy fighters shook the ship around which caused my head to spin and my eyes to move every which way. "Hang on Rebekah!" Ahsoka warned. I held on to the seat and closed my eyes. Then opened them and saw Vader's Tie Fighter.
"That Tie Fighter..." I gasped.
"What about it?" Ahsoka asked.
"Oh! Uh! It's just different from the others." I stuttered.
"You're right." She said looking at it.
Ezra is chasing it in another ship and he senses something odd. Ahsoka catches on which moves me into the left corner of the ship where I hide my meltdown.
"The Force is strong with him. Kanan! Let's find out how strong." She said reaching out to the Force.
"How can I help?" He asked.
"Just remember your training." She said.
Kanan puts his hand on Ahsoka's left shoulder and reaches out to the Force with her. I watch with ever growing fear knowing she can discover Vader's true identity. No one has time to take their eyes off the battle so I'm not noticed which is a relief. Ezra's voice comes through the ship's speaker and I sense incoming trauma.
"The apprentice lives." Vader said in a deep voice.
Ahsoka screams and faints. "Ahsoka!" I yelled. I take her into my arms and feel for a pulse. She's just unconscious, but will wake up different. Looking at her fills my eyes with tears so I embrace her cataleptic body to keep myself from falling apart. Once Hera jumps us into hyperspace, Ezra and Kanan want to talk with Ahsoka about Vader who they refer to as "The Sith Lord". But she hangs with me for the 5 minute wait.
"You know who that was?" I asked.
"Maybe, but I can't be sure." She answered.
"I can sense it in you. You think its Anakin." I spilled.
Ahsoka turns my way with a sad, concerned look. I lower my head and drag myself over to hold her. "I'm sorry: maybe I shouldn't have said that." I said snuggling my friend. She pushes me off and I sit down. "You can be silent with your mouth, but I can tell inside your head so many voices are talking about the Sith and Anakin." Ahsoka remained un-phased with her expression so low.
"You wanted to see us Ahsoka?" Ezra asked walking in.
"Yes, please come in." She said with a fake smile.
"Are you okay?" He asked.
"I'm fine, thank you." She said still wearing that smile.
I could tell in her eyes she's drowning in deep sorrow, but she's just not admitting it. Ezra and Kanan know it was the Sith Lord they encountered on Lothal and they fear great danger about facing him again. Duh! But they don't know who he really is behind that mask: Anakin Skywalker. I think Ahsoka does and she's just in denial. Watching her wear a smile then turn around with her frown hurt me because I know what it's like to wear a mask.
Ahsoka and I leave to the Rebel ship to make myself noticed. "Admiral, this is Rebekah an old friend of mine who is willing to help me on my missions." She said introducing me. I smile and salute the Admiral. He seems to be fine with it knowing Ahsoka is just a "supporter" to the Rebel Alliance and not really a member. With that said, I'm her travel companion!
"This will be like old times!" I said excited.
"Almost, this time you get to travel with me. But if I want you to stay out of a mission then you stay here." She explained
"Understood Commander Tano!" I saluted.
Ahsoka smiled and noticed a dramatic change in me. I'm not really a weepy girl anymore: I have confidence that overtakes my sorrow and pushes me into doing what needs to be done. Yes, I breakdown and fail but I'm a better person! This time I can push myself into doing what I can in my power.
"You've changed a lot since I last saw you." Ahsoka said smiling.
"It's been a good two years in my world, but here it's been a long time." I said about to laugh.
"Yeah, we've come a long way and a lot has changed." She said.
"Indeed." I sighed.
The old Republic has fallen into a new order known as The Empire under Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader's rule. People have lost hope, but the Rebels have shown a great deal by fighting The Empire and that gave hope in these dark times. What happens now is a mystery to us, but we march on knowing we have a fighting chance against The Empire.
