While Others Followed Orders

by Lux's Sister

Some followed their conscience. In an AU where Ahsoka didn't go to Raxus and the Bonteris didn't die, a mission leaves Ahsoka at the mercy of a ruthless commander. Her guard, unable to stand by and let her die, takes drastic action. On his choice, hangs the fate of the galaxy and of his family.

1. Explanation of the AU

WHILE OTHERS FOLLOWED ORDERS

By Lux's Sister

Rated T for impending torture and mentions of war crimes.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Clone Wars. All I own are my OCs John, Cooper, Tor, Sue, and Sierra. The quotes at the beginning of each chapter or POV belong to whomever I cite as their source, but most importantly: they don't belong to me.

EXPLANATION OF THE AU

The following story is an AU where Ahsoka didn't go to Raxus.

The events of Heroes on Both Sides occurred when Padme went to Raxus by herself. Ahsoka took her as far as Mandalore, then turned around and went back to Coruscant to cover for the senator. While on Raxus, Padme was over the moon to see Mina and her husband John again. The kids, Lux (16) and Sierra (12), were at boarding school.

After HOBS, Dooku considered killing the family, but he reconsidered. John Bonteri is a skilled tactician and is an asset to the military, but he is largely driven by Mina. Lux's lust for revenge can potentially be manipulated to his cause, but he will wither without his sister. So, Dooku came up with a different plan to protect his assets.

Dooku told Lux and Sierra that Republic troops had killed their parents. John and Mina were then told a Jedi had killed their children, and John's position was transferred to a secluded prison on Aargonar. He currently holds the rank of Sergeant, and works in the cells. Since the loss of her Senate position, Mina currently works for the government from home.

Lux and Sierra, however, have a much different story. Lux didn't believe Dooku's story and found electronic files for the original plot to kill Mina and John. He and his sister ran away from boarding school, thinking they would be next, and sought shelter with their family friend Padme. This is how Lux and Ahsoka met. And because Lux thinks his parents are gone, "A Friend In Need" and the Onderon Arc played out as seen on TV.

Eventually, due to eavesdropping at John's workplace and the Onderon rebellion, John and Mina discovered their kids were indeed alive. However, it was far too dangerous to go looking for them at the time. They needed to wait for when it was right.

This story is set five months after the Onderon Arc but before the Fugitive Arc.

The Force still has plans for Mina, John, and a young girl.

Now, without further ado, I present "While Others Followed Orders".