Chapter 2: Not alone

Obi Wan went with Anakin to the nave´s parking before he left Coruscant.

Do you still belive this is a good idea, Anakin? Asked Obi Wan.

Yes, I do.

Haven´t you thought that you are acting a little selfish?

Anakin looked at him raising an eyebrow.

If Ahsoka wanted to come back, she would have done it already, don´t you think? Insisted Obi Wan.

I´m not looking for her to ask her if she wants to come back, Obi Wan.

So?

I just want to say good bye.

But you have already done that. Please, Anakin, don´t be capricious and let her take her own decisions. She is not your padawan anymore and you don´t have the right to annoy her now.

Good bye, Obi Wan.

Anakin went into his nave.

Just promise me that you will behave right, Anakin.

I promise.

Anakin smiled to him and Obi Wan felt better. Then, the nave left.

When Anakin was finally out he saw his map on the screen, he had marked all the planets that could have the jungle and the lakes that he saw three nights ago, there were around 20 so he should hurry up and find her before she had the incredible idea to leave that planet.

_MEANWHILE_

Ahsoka went out of her little home above the tree again and looked around carefully trying to detect a great force, she was concentrating a little more when suddenly someone took her hand. She gave a jump and then a step back.

Oh, I´m sorry to scare you! Said Lux. It´s just me. Are you okay?

Oh… Ah, yes, I am. Answered Ahsoka and Lux hold her hand again.

You have been distracted since a couple of days ago.

Oh, really? Ahsoka dissimulated. I haven´t noticed it.

Well, I have seen you staring outside as if you were looking for something… If something is worring you, you can trust me, Ahsoka. Lux smiled, he knew how hard was now for her to trust anybody, but he was there for her.

It´s just that… A couple of days ago I felt that someone was looking for me. He or she was using the force, so I´m afraid it is a sith or something worst. Maybe we should leave this planet, Lux.

C´mon, Ahsoka. He said holding her other hand. We´ll be alright here. We chose Kashyyk because it´s far from the problem yet.

But, I don´t have my lightsabers now! If anything happens I ´m afraid I won´t be able to manage the situation and…

We´ll be okay. Lux made a quick move and embraced Ahsoka talking to her softly. You don´t need to have a lightsaber or to be a jedi to be brave and clever.

Thanks, Lux. You have been very nice with me.

I want you to feel good, Ahsoka and not to think that your value comes from being a jedi, but for yourself and your heart.

They broke the hug and both smiled. Lux caressed her lekku one more time and he went back inside to prepare the dinner. She gave a last look to the jungle outside and then went inside again to help her friend. When they finished, Lux turned on the music and both sat down in a little balcony of the tree house.

Has anyone told you that you have beautiful eyes, Ahsoka? Asked Lux with formality.

Uh…She thought for a second. No.

Well, you have beautiful eyes.

She laughed a little. Thank you, Lux. You are very kind.

I´m just honest, you don´t have to say thank you.

Okay. She blushed. It´s just that I don´t usually receive complements.

Why not? He raised an eyebrow. I can´t belive it.

Well, you know, the jedis can´t be flirting. She smiled and he laughed a little.

So, you have never had a boyfriend, Ahsoka Tano.

Hey, it´s not the big thing!

I can´t understand how did Skywalker managed to be with you and feel nothing more than a fellowship.

Because he was my master.

And then what? He is human, though he is a jedi.

Ahsoka looked at his eyes for a moment and then at the ground.

Can we change the conversation? She asked sadly.

He agreed noticing that she wasn´t feeling comfortable. When they finished their meals, Lux washed the dishes then he knocked Ahsoka´s door.

May I?

Yes.

He opened the door, she was already on the bed laying on her left side. Lux sat down by her right side and caressed her lekku.

I´m sorry, Ahsoka. I didn´t mean to bother you. He said softly.

You didn´t bother me, Lux… It´s just that… My self esteem is not very high now.

Why?!

Because what gave sense to my life is gone… She grabbed her legs with her arms.

There are other things out there, Ahsoka, other people. I know it´s hard, but you have to try! If not…What is going to happen to you?

I don´t know, Lux. I don´t like feeling this weak… But Ahsoka´s eyes filled with tears. But I can´t do anything! I feel lost, and even if I try I can´t feel better!

Lux saw her crying and felt that his heart broke in pieces. She had always been so strong and sure of herself, and now that Ahsoka was gone. If he could only do something, he thought, if he could only tell her the right words… But it was much harder for him, because he was just a rich boy (or used to be), he wasn´t strong, or a jedi, or a soldier, or an important polititian, he wasn´t even able to take care of himself right, so how could he possibly had a chance with a girl like her?…

Ahsoka, please… He muttered timidly. Please, don´t cry.

But she didn´t stop. Lux frowned and got a little of bravery, then he hugged her, not like the usual hugs that he used to give her when playing to flirt with her, but more serious and confident. First, Ahsoka didn´t move, Lux got scared, but a moment later she closed her eyes and laid her head on his shoulder.

Thank you, Lux. She whispered. This means a lot for me.

You are not alone, Ahsoka. Not while I live.

They remained in silence until she finally fell asleep. Then, Lux woke up and covered her with a blanket. Before leaving the room, he stared at her again feeling his heart beating stronger.

Good night, Ahsoka. He said tenderly and smiled for a second.