Disclaimer: I was thinking of having this set just before the Clone Wars movie before Ahsoka Tano arrives on Christophsis as Anakin's padawan, but that would be a bit boring so I'm changing it to just before Ahsoka's shuttle arrives. But it's not the clone shuttle she arrives in and she's not alone. I'm not going to go into too much detail about the plot, just that Ahsoka won't become Anakin's padawan, and has anyone wondered if the Jedi prophecy wasn't talking about Anakin being the one to bring balance to the force? Oh and please bear in mind that I don't know much about the force or how the Jedi perceive it.
Another quick thing. The mistreatment of women appals and sickens me. Such as women being sold into prostitution to pay off family debts, being used as playthings for other people's amusement, women being used as hostages, assaulted, raped, stalked, murdered and underage girls being sold off to men for money. Any man who sexually assaults a woman should be castrated as death is just giving them a quick way out, it's better to have them live the rest of their lives knowing they can never have sex again.
But that's just my opinion.
Just one more thing, I have recently discovered that I might have asperger syndrome which affects my behaviour, and as such I have a sensitivity to criticism or lack of positive criticism which can cause me to get depressed. But I love writing and I don't think I could ever give it up, so please enjoy my work and I'll enjoy writing for your enjoyment.
"Speech"
'Thought'
"Communications"
The Chosen One.
Things hadn't gone well for Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on the planet Christophsis, the clone trooper Slick had betrayed his brothers by sabotaging their weapons stores effectively cutting their fighting capacity in half. And now after sending their ships back for more supplies they were under attack by a huge swarm of battle droids and tanks. Nothing had been going right and the droids outnumbers the clones 3 to 1, clones ran to the front line waiting for the clankers to get within effective blaster range but still be far enough away to not get killed in the process.
"There back!" Anakin shouted back to his former master.
Obi-wan came to a stop beside his former padawan firmly grasping his lightsaber. "I told you this victory was too easy, we never should have sent the ship back for supplies,"
"It wasn't my idea to send the ship back," Anakin reminded cynically.
"Alright men, second wave incoming!" Obi-wan shouted to the clones.
"Generals, the command centre just picked up a ship entering the atmosphere headed for our position. But it's not responding to any transmission," clone trooper Rex informed with Commander Cody beside him. "We've confirmed it as an unarmed Republic transport, it should be over our heads in about ten seconds,"
"What the devil are they doing here? Don't they know this planet's a war zone?" Obi-wan asked, as the roar of a ship's engines grew louder, momentarily halting the droid advance.
"Looks like we'll be getting a chance to find out," Anakin said, as a red and white ship flew in from behind the droid lines.
"Orders General?" Cody asked.
"Focus on the droids, it doesn't look like the ship's on a collision course, so let's just see what happens," Obi-wan instructed, igniting his lightsaber as the droids resumed their march against the clones.
"Sir! The ship's slowing down and opening its portside hatch!" Rex said taking cover from enemy fire. "They're right over the forward droid lines,"
"Maybe they're going to help us by dropping a few bombs on the clankers," Cody suggested, slamming a power cell into his blaster rifle.
"Doesn't matter, right now we've got bigger things to worry about," Anakin reminded, deflecting droid blaster fire.
"So much for a flanking manoeuvre," Obi-wan grumbled, looking up in time to see a pair of humanoids dropping from the ship, right on top to the droids. "What the devil?"
The instant the unidentified pair landed a powerful shockwave exploded outward knocking a full squad droids off their feet and hurling all over the place, some even landing at the feet of surprised clones who quickly blasted them full of holes. Wanting to finish the battle before asking any questions, Anakin and Obi-wan raced ahead to engage the droids as the new pair ignited their lightsabers, solving one mystery but leaving so many others unanswered. The shorter of the pair was clearly a youngling Togruta as identified by her red skin and montrals, wearing a pair of tight white pants and elbow length fingerless gloves, long leather boots, short skirt and strapless top that wrapped around her chest, her lightsaber was emerald green. Her companion was definitely male, wearing a brownish tunic with yellow trimmed collar, a yellow belt around his waist with a dark red short-sleeve tunic underneath and matching pants along with long leather boots, his weapon was also emerald green. Both had braids dangling from their heads identifying them as padawans, but the older one was using a sabre technique Obi-wan had never seen before, yet they were fighting in near perfect synchronization.
"Thanks for the help, but where did you learn that move?" Obi-wan asked, slicing up a super battle droid.
"I made it up! But with all due respect master, I don't think now's the time for small talk," the male padawan replied, pulling a flip-open star shaped device from his belt, which activated just like a lightsaber. "Let's see how these tinnies like my lightsaber shuriken!"
Releasing his grip the strange device started spinning while floating in the air as he expertly deflected blaster fire with one hand, in a move that caught even Anakin off guard, the young padawan twisted around to the left bringing his lightsaber through another droid pulling a full 360 degree spin. Releasing his other weapon as he came around he used the force to hurl it at the droids slicing them down effortlessly, then performing a reverse manoeuvre catching it as it came back. Behind them Cody had ordered the heavy cannons to open fire on the droid tank line forcing them to retreat, now that they had an interlude the Generals would be able to question their new arrivals.
"Nice moves, now mind telling us who you are and what you're doing here?" Anakin asked, deactivating his lightsaber.
"I'm Ahsoka Tano and this is Renton Thurston, I was send to inform both of you that Master Yoda needs you to return to the temple immediately, it's an emergency," Ahsoka answered, clipping her lightsaber to her belt.
"Well in case you hadn't noticed we're in a bit of trouble right now," Anakin replied hotly.
"Yes our communications have been a bit unreliable," Obi-wan added, sensing an extremely strong force connection from Renton, far stronger than Anakin. "But we've been calling for help,"
"You could try relaying a signal through my ship, I instructed them to land after they dropped us," Renton suggested, just as Cody came running up.
"Generals, Admiral Yularen's cruiser just made contact, he says the Jedi temple sent a padawan to deliver a message but she never made it to the staging area," Cody informed, suddenly noticing the Togruta padawan. "Is that her, sir?"
"And I thought clones were superior to droids," Renton muttered, earning a giggle from Ahsoka.
"We'd better tell the Admiral about your impromptu arrival young one, then contact the temple regarding who is assigned to who," Obi-wan suggested, sprinting back behind the clone lines.
'Unfortunately Master Kenobi, Ahsoka and I can't be assigned to a master," Renton said bringing the group to a halt.
"And why's that young one?" Anakin asked, not seeing the grimace on Ahsoka's face.
"Just watch and you'll see," Renton replied, walking back the way they came.
"I hate when this happens," Ahsoka mumbled, both suddenly becoming nauseous in the exact instant Renton reached a distance of 48 metres. "Actually I hate this next part even more,"
As Renton stepped another 2 metres both he and Ahsoka grabbed their chests and collapsed to their knees in pain, Obi-wan and Anakin both senses the padawans life energy draining away as their pain increased.
"Rex! Get him over here now!" Anakin ordered, as the clone captain had kneeled beside Renton.
"Right away sir!" Rex responded, hooking the padawan's arm over his shoulder and practically dragged him back.
Almost instantly both padawans began feeling better, taking in huge gulps of air as Rex set Renton down beside Ahsoka.
"Will someone explain to me what just happened?" Anakin asked as their breathing slowly normalised.
"It would seem they need to stay within 50 metres of each other or they get sick and start dying," Obi-wan mused loud out, stroking his beard in thought. "I suppose it would explain why Ahsoka never made it to the staging area when we sent the ship back for supplies,"
"Bad news Generals, the Admiral's is being engaged by a Separatist Fleet and they've had to break orbit, they said they'd be back once they link up with our supply ships," Cody informed.
"I guess we'll have to hold out a while longer," Anakin complained, turning his gaze to Ahsoka who had her head in Renton's lap as she drank greedily from a canteen. "So mind explaining what happened to the 2 of you,"
"There was an accident on the ship Ahsoka was taking during hyper-space, they were thrown off course and landed on my home world. Ahsoka was the only survivor but she was nearly dead when I rescued her, so I used the force to mould my life force with hers hoping I could keep her alive until she could recover on her own. But I did it so quickly that her life force was suppressed by mine, now we live off the same life force," Renton explained, taking the offered canteen from Ahsoka.
"Like two children sharing the same heart," Obi-wan deducted.
"And just where is your home world?" Anakin asked.
"About six galaxies away, thought the only way to get there is through a wormhole which destabilised and permanently closed once Ahsoka and I returned to this galaxy. Now there's no way for me to get back home," Renton answered, taking a big gulp of water. "My master always thought returning would mean I'd never be going back,"
"I'm sorry that you can never return to your home world young one, but just who is your master?" Obi-wan asked, taking a seat on the stone ground, then noticed Renton's saddened expression. "Oh I see, so your master is dead then?"
"Yes, it was an accident during a sparring session in rocky terrain about a year ago. I had used the force to push her away from me but I used too much power, the impact cracked her skull open but I know her death was painless," Renton said sadly, pulling out a second lightsaber from his tunic. "She made me promise her that day before sparring if I ever found a way back to republic space that I would take her body back to the temple and give her a proper burial, so I've kept her in stasis on the ship ever since,"
"Wait a minute, that's Master Lunamaria's lightsaber!" Obi-wan announced.
"Who's Master Lunamaria?" Anakin asked, not remembering the name.
"I'm not surprised you don't know about her, Anakin. Her ship disappeared without a trace 6 years after you were born and she was presumed dead but I never believed it," Obi-wan replied, turning his attention back to Renton. "I suppose that would make you 17 years old,"
"That's correct Master," Renton said, just as Ahsoka's head shot off his lap. "What's wrong?"
"I thought I heard something?" Ahsoka answered in a rush, looking in the direction of the droid army. "Looks like they have a shield and it's expanding,"
"Not good, a shield will make our jobs next to impossible," Rex groaned, as clones readied their weapons again. "Heavy cannons will be useless against it,"
"Makes sense though, nothing they have can stop our artillery, with a shield they can use their superior numbers to take us out. Now that they're overconfident we might have a chance," Renton said, getting to his feet along with Ahsoka.
"Very insightful young one," Obi-wan complimented.
"I suppose you have a plan then?" Anakin asked sceptically.
"Well since the droids aren't in a hurry to finish us off, 2 of us could sneak past their lines and destroy the shield generator while the rest of us distract the droids and try to slow their advance," Renton suggested, clipping his former Master's lightsaber to his belt. "But since Ahsoka and I can't be separated, it might be better if we took out the generator while you and Master Skywalker engage the droids,"
"You're pretty confident if you think you and the youngling can take out the shield generator," Rex grinned.
"I'd have to agree with Renton on this Master, the 2 of us can keep the droids distracted long enough for them to take out the generator...," Anakin began, only to be silenced by the rapid and loud expulsion of gasses. "What was that?"
"Someone's beefing," Ahsoka giggled, despise the threat of impending doom. The guilty party coughed to try and hide their embarrassment.
"We do have more important things to worry about than whose passing wind," Obi-wan said, trying to be serious. "Renton, I think we should give your plan a try. Anakin and I will take the clones to distract the droids while you and Ahsoka attempt to destroy their shield generator before their tanks get in range of the heavy cannons,"
"We'll do our best," Ahsoka said cheerfully, beaming proudly.
"While a share Ahsoka's enthusiasm, I need something from the ship before we go," Renton added, tapping the comm. on his wrist. "R3, I need you to bring the board to my position immediately,"
"What board?" Anakin asked.
"Just a hover-board I built before Ahsoka crashed on my world. Something only force sensitive people can use," Renton replied, as a black and blue astromech droid came flying towards them towing something behind it. "Master Lunamaria, always said I was good with machines,"
"It seems then that you and Anakin have something in common," Obi-wan said offhandedly.
The black and blue astromech finally touched down then extended its third wheel, the red and white hover-board behind it floating a foot from the ground. It had an angular design at both ends, like two spear heads joined together at a thick middle, it was incredibly sleek and looked like it could carry two people. (A/N: if anyone's seen the series Eureka 7, then the board is something I took from the Nirvash.)
"Since we can risk being seen by the droids we'll have to around the shield before we head to the generator," Renton said, disconnecting the towing clamp from the front of the board. "R3 head back to the ship and prep for immediate take off in case we fail. If we do take off and set course for Coruscant and don't stop until you reach the Jedi temple,"
"How come you don't have two boards?" Anakin asked, as R3 trundled away.
"I don't have enough mastery over the force to ride this thing with much speed and control while fighting. The best I can do is to surf the wind," Ahsoka answered, mounting the front of the board as Rex handed her a backpack full of demolition charges. "Plus we would die if we were to get separated remember,"
"Watch what you say Ahsoka, Master Skywalker doesn't like it when people point out his stupidity," Renton, said, the board shooting off once he mounted it. "See you later Skyguy,"
"What? Hey! Who're you calling stupid? Get back here you little brats!" Anakin shouted after them, not noticing Obi-wan and the clones laughing at him.
"Let them go Anakin, they were only joking," Obi-wan consoled, patting his shoulder. "But all amusement aside we have to delay the droids before they reach the heavy cannons. Cody Rex gather all able bodied troops and follow us,"
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"So do you think Master Yoda will let us accompany Anakin to rescue Jabba's son?" Ahsoka asked lying on her stomach, shouting so Renton could hear her over the rushing wind.
"I'm not sure. Obi-wan will have explained things once we get back to base camp but Yoda might order us to the temple to try and break our force bond! Hopefully things will turn out the way we want them, I'll be promoted to Jedi Knight and you'll become my padawan! Then we can make sure you-know-who doesn't destroy the Republic and the Jedi Order!" Renton answered, riding the wind as if it were water.
"But what if we told the council and the senate what we know, then this war could be ended a lot sooner!" Ahsoka argued, as they glided through the empty crystal streets.
"If we did that we may end up destroying the order by acting too soon. A quick strike won't always win a battle!" Renton replied, coming to a stop once they reached the perimeter of the shield. "But something tells me the order will still die even if we manage to save it, Anakin's marriage might be the start of some major changes,"
"If you say so," she said, as they floated sideways alone the shield perimeter. "I can see the droid tank lines, judging by their speed I'd say they'll reach the heavy cannons in 30 minutes,"
"Obi-wan and Skywalker should be engaging them now," Renton contemplated, the shield passing harmlessly over them. "Ok, we'll take out the shield generator then prime the charges, fly over the enemy lines and take out as many as we can. Keep an eye out for any droids heading our way,"
"Got it," she replied, stretching out with the force as he directed the board towards the generator.
She knew he could easily detect if any droid from a mile away if needed, he just wanted to give Ahsoka the opportunity to develop her force sensitivity, something he intended to do even if the Jedi Council forbade them from participating as active Jedi. When she was informed of the force bond they shared, she realised her future in the order was in jeopardy if the Jedi master's couldn't break the connection between them. But as they trained on adapting to their limited range of movement, Ahsoka felt that she didn't need worry about the council's decision, whatever happened was the will of the force. If Renton decided to inform the council of his knowledge regarding the future of the Republic, she would follow his lead. Plus he did have a hot body for a human.
"Your focus is shifting Ahsoka," Renton reprimanded, giving her a folded shuriken as they rapidly approached the generator. "This one's all yours,"
"You're just saying that because I'm the one who blows it up in the movie," she grinned, snapping the blades open and activating them once she'd shifted into a squat, allowing her to send the shuriken slicing through the shield emitters as they passed it, causing an overload which in turn created a spectacular explosion.
"Maybe we should have brought Skywalker along, would have been a great opportunity to save his life," Renton joked, taking the shuriken back from Ahsoka after she'd retrieved it.
"Shouldn't we be helping to clean up the remaining droids before our reinforcements get here?" she asked, sitting with both legs hanging off the board.
"Too late, I can sense Master Yoda arriving. And the Separatist fleet is retreating," Renton replied, directing the board back to the clone base at a sedate pace. "Now we just have to wait and see what Yoda decides,"
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Acclamator class Assault ships had landed and begun depositing their troopers and supplies by the time Renton and Ahsoka returned to find Masters Obi-wan and Yoda conversing, Renton was wary of the Grand Master while Ahsoka seemed relieved and somewhat worried. Handing the demolition charges to a passing clone the pair waited as Obi-wan discussed the obvious situation between them with Yoda, who acutely studied Renton as he listened to Anakin's former Master. After a few more minutes the Masters approached the pair as they sat on Renton's board while Anakin stood nearby.
"Grateful I am to see you arrived safely, Padawan Tano. Unexpected is the company you have arrived with," Yoda said casting a glance at Renton. "Discusses your unique situation with me Obi-wan has, unheard of this type of bonding is,"
"So what will happen to us?" Ahsoka asked.
"Because of this bond you share, tested the two of you will be, by accompanying Skywalker to the Teth system," Yoda answered.
"Teth? That's Wild Space. The droid army isn't even in that sector," Anakin said objectively.
"Kidnapped, Jabba the Hutt's son has been," Yoda informed.
"You want me and these 2, to rescue Jabba's son?" Anakin asked septically.
"Anakin, we'll need the Hutts' allegiance to give us an advantage over Dooku. Plus this will be an excellent opportunity to see if Renton and Ahsoka can work around their bond to complete a mission," Obi-wan explained, knowing why Anakin seemed reluctant to help a Hutt.
"Negotiate the treaty with Jabba, Obi-wan will. Find the renegades that hold Jabba's son, your mission will be, Skywalker," Yoda instructed, turning to Renton and Ahsoka. "If succeed you do, to the Jedi Council I will speak regarding your status as Padawans,"
"I understand Master Yoda, but it was Master Lunamaria's last wish that I be given the rank of Jedi Knight," Renton said, taking a memory disk from his tunic and handed it to the miniature Jedi. "This contains a recording of her last wishes as well as the specifics of how she'd like her burial to be carried out,"
"Very well, give this my full attention, after this matter with Jabba the Hutt is concluded I will," Yoda replied, taking the disk from Renton. "With haste you must now go and may the force be with you,"
"Understood Master," Anakin said, turning to his clone captain. "Rex get the troops organised for immediate departure,"
"Right away sir," Rex replied, running off to gather the 501st.
"Master Yoda, the ship Ahsoka and I arrived him has my Master's body on board, would it be possible to have a few clones escort her back to Coruscant?" Renton asked, hopping on his board with Ahsoka sitting on the front.
"See to it immediately I shall," Yoda answered.
"Thank you Master," Renton replied, taking off after the gunships with Anakin and the troops aboard.
"You could sense it as well, couldn't you Master Yoda?" Obi-wan asked.
"Indeed I could Master Obi-wan. Never before have I felt a padawan so strong with the force. Even more powerful than Skywalker, Renton Thurston is," Yoda replied.
"Well then, if I've got to make a treaty with Jabba, I'd best be on my way," Obi-wan said, bowing slightly before making his way to his starfighter.
Disclaimer: So what did everyone think of my newest fan fic? First off Renton and Ahsoka do know the truth about the clone wars, as for how, Renton's home world is Earth which I guess is cheating a bit knowing what happens in the Star Wars universe. But there will only be gradual changes, plus Renton being able to perform a few techniques that aren't exactly Star Wars related. So leave a review, tell me what you thought about this and I'll be getting back with the next chapter once I've written it up.