A New Chapter
Barriss Offee POV
"I did it. Because I've come to realize what many people in the Republic have come to realize, that the Jedi are the ones responsible for this War. That we've so lost our way that we have become villains in this conflict, that we are the ones that should be put on trial, all of us! And my attack on the Temple was an attack on what the Jedi have become: an army fighting for the Dark side, fallen from the Light that we once held so dear. This Republic is failing! It's only a matter of time." The words flew out of my mouth, yet I didn't regret them. I had seen the truth, I saw the corruption, the lies and how weak the Jedi Order really is. In fact I saw it in a vision, but nobody would listen to me about what I saw in that vision. Not even my own master, she was too busy with some stupid crime in the Underworld. I never will understand why we try to watch the dangers in the Underworld, that Underworld IS a danger. It's quite simple to understand, at least I think so…. And I don't regret my actions, my plan worked perfectly, the people saw how easily the Republic can be swayed against one of it's own with the right persuasion. I can sense the evil in the room, and the Jedi are still blinded by it. Pathetic. And as I get taken away, I sense a new emotion, nothing. And it's coming from Ahsoka….
(Two Days Later) Ahsoka Tano POV
I look out to the beautiful life around me, so different from Coruscant. Just as the mention of that name I feel a sadness sweep over me. Barriss was my best friend, and then she betrayed me…. I can't even imagine how someone so strong in the force could be blinded so easily by the evil inside. But who am I kidding, she was right. I knew it, and so did Anakin. Anakin…I feel so sick just thinking of his name, the look on his face when I decided not to come back. That look alone broke my heart in two. Yet the shock in the force when I told him how I understood what it felt like to want to leave, that truly broke me down. Of course I knew about him and Padme'. How could I not? I kept that secret, even to them. I'm not upset that they are married, Anakin was like a brother to me, and Padme' was like a sister. It wasn't that, no it was the fact they didn't trust me enough to keep it a secret. While thinking about this I sense a presence that I can't help but to smile at.
Lux Bonteri POV
I had found Ahsoka on the streets of Coruscant just outside the apartment building I was staying at. She was a mess. I knew what had happened of course. I had just gotten back from the vote to decide her fate. What I didn't know was that she had left the Jedi Order. She had no clue where to go either. I let her stay with me for as long as she needed, with slight reluctance she accepted. Being the new senator of Onderon had it's perks, including the constant transports available. I took Ahsoka back to Onderon the next day. I wanted to help her cope with everything. But all that was on the holonet was information surrounding Barriss and Ahsoka. I couldn't resist watching it all thought. Most of it now was just recordings from old missions Ahsoka was on. It fascinated me, how the Jedi worked. What kind of assignments Ahsoka was sent on and with who. I watched it constantly. After looking at the chrono, though I decided to check on Ahsoka. As I quickly walked up to her room and put up my hand to knock on her door, it opened and there stood Ahsoka. We were about two inches away from each other. My heart started pounding and I blushed madly. Ahsoka's lekku were navy blue at this point. "T-th-the holonets showing some of your early missions… do you want to watch it with me?" I only realized how stupid it sounded after I said it.
Ahsoka Tano POV
All I could do is nod. Lux smiled awkwardly and gestured for me to follow him. What just happened?! We almost kissed! What would have happened if we DID kiss? I don't understand my feelings toward Lux, as a Jedi I grew up being taught to never form an attachment. But I'm not a Jedi anymore…. And what if he likes me back? No, he already told me he didn't, I could sense his excitement when Steela kissed him. It's pretty clear that he doesn't like me like that. But what if he did?
Anakin Skywalker POV
It's only been three days since Ahsoka left. It feels like a part of me died. But I don't blame her. I just worry about her. I sense her conflicting feelings, they're like a neon sign in the force. But what is triggering those feelings!? I try to figure this out as I walk down the corridors of the Jedi Temple. According to the Council, I'm on a two month meditative retreat. To time me time to get over Ahsoka. Or to put it to a more accurate term, forget about her. Something I can never do. I need to know where she would go. Where can she go? She was raised by the Jedi, she didn't even know her family. She knew a handful of politicians. Padme, Senator Chuchi, Senator Organa and at a point Senator Bonteri, but she was killed. As I thought of a list of people of all people Senator Bonteri stays fresh in my mind. Ahsoka barely knew her and she's dead…but her son isn't. My eyes widen as I remember Mina Bonteri's son, Lux. I remember Padme mentioning him joining the Republic senate right before this whole mess started! As I think more about this possibility I start to rush toward the hanger bay. Without a moments hesitation I head toward the senate building. This boy is my best chance to finding Ahsoka.
This is my very first story on here and I would really appreciate reviews, tips, ideas, anything really. And note this WILL be a Luxsoka and will be canon.