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Shikamaru the nerd: Thanks for your review! Yes, this is a sequel to my first two stories, Returned and Last of the Sith. I would recommend reading them so that you understand the situation a little better. As for what happens to Leia, that I cannot say just yet. This story centers on Luke and Ahsoka. Anakin, Obi-Wan, Aayla, and Barriss are all major characters. Leia will be in the story, though, but not in a large role. More like a cameo, you could say. I am planning a short one-shot centering around Padme, Anakin, and Leia though. so do keep your eyes open for that.

Chapter Two

So Much for Vacation

One week into her vacation, Ahsoka was recalled to the Temple with Luke and Anakin. Luke remained outside the Council chambers patiently. Although he wanted to go inside, he knew he was too young. He had to be at least 14 before he was allowed into the chamber, and that was with supervision. Of course, his Master was allowed in along with his father because they were both on the Council. He also knew that because they had asked for Luke to accompany Ahsoka to the Temple, that they were going to be sent on a mission, and that made him excited. His first real assignment from the Jedi Council. It wasn't going to be on his own, he was too young for that, but it was an assignment nonetheless. His excitement was coming off him so strong in the Force that everyone in the Council chambers sensed it. Anakin and Ahsoka shared a knowing glance. The only one smirking, of course, was Ahsoka.

Anakin thought it was unbelievable that she could still be as snippy, strong-headed and sometimes attitudinal as she was when he had trained her, even in adulthood. Then again, he was the same way when he was her age, and still was. He was just better now at controlling himself than she was. He did, however, allow himself to at least smile in return, much to Obi-Wan's displeasure, who just shook his head.

'We're supposed to be discussing the destruction of a planet, and yet they're standing there trying not to act serious. I should've known this was a bad idea.' Obi-Wan thought to himself. It wasn't until he found Anakin glaring at him that he realized he'd left his mental shields down.

"You know, Master, thinking like that isn't good for people your age." Anakin teased.

"What is it about this particular Council session that has you two looking like children who just received a box of candy?" he asked in an attempt to avoid his former student's attempts at humiliating him. They were still waiting for the rest of the Council, as they had arrived a bit early.

"Well, Obi-Wan, lets just say my son is getting an assignment." he replied.

"What do you mean? Ahsoka's the one getting the assignment, along with her Padawan." Obi-Wan said. Only a mere second after did he realize exactly who Ahsoka's Padawan was, and it showed clearly in his facial features.

"Yep, you gave my son permission to go on a mission. Don't worry, he'll behave himself."

"See, we shall if behave, he does." a voice answered. The three turned to see Yoda enter the chamber followed closely by Masters Fisto, Unduli, Ti and Secura.

"Masters." Obi-Wan and Anakin said in unison. They glanced at each other surprised, having finally said the same thing at the same time for the first time. Everyone took their seats.

"Rumors, there have been. Information, have we received." Yoda began.

"For the last three days, we have been hearing reports of attacks on systems just inside the Mid Rim. What concerns me is the fact that all of these systems were once part of the Separatist Alliance." Aayla said. A map of the systems in question was displayed in the center of the room. Noticeably, one of the systems stood out.

"Most of these attacks have been small acts of violence. However, this one system here," Aayla continued, enlarging on one of the systems. What now concerned everyone was that the system they were viewing was the one that had stood out on the area map. "Has not been so fortunate. The only planet in this system, Tygokor, has been reported to be completely destroyed. The holonet is of the opinion that it was a natural disaster. After meditation with Masters Fisto and Yoda, we believe otherwise. We believe this system was attacked. By who, we do not know."

"Knight Tano, go you will with your Padawan to Tygokor. Investigate it's destruction you will. Discover the true reason behind this, we must." Yoda said. Anakin hid his disbelief and shock. He hadn't been paying as good attention as he had led everyone to believe during the last few Council sessions. He didn't at all like the idea of his sever year old son going to see what a destroyed planet looked like. He was too young for that. Then again, he had himself been sitting in the cockpit of a starfighter at 9 years old and managed to single handedly blow up a droid control ship. He decided he'd let him go, but he wasn't letting them leave without first talking to Ahsoka about it. The only problem was he already knew what she'd say. The meeting went of for a few moments longer as they dealt with the trivial everyday matters of the Order. When they adjourned, everyone began to file out. As they did, Anakin stopped and put a hand on Ahsoka's shoulder, a sign that he wanted to talk to her. She stopped and turned to face him.

"I'm not so sure that having Luke go with you to see a destroyed planet is such a good idea, Snips." he said.

"It's a dangerous assignment, I know. I also seem to recall a story about a certain nine year old boy who single handedly destroyed a battleship." she said sarcastically.

"That was different. I didn't have a clue what I got myself into until I landed on that ship." he replied.

"Come on, Skyguy. It's an asteroid field. What could possibly go wrong?"

"You know, Snips, every time we say that, something goes wrong and we end up almost getting ourselves killed."

"We're still here, aren't we?"

"We're not really going to have this argument here, are we?"

"You're the one that brought it up, Master."

"You don't have to keep calling me that, Ahsoka. Try using my name once in a while."

"You know I only do it to get on your nerves."

"Very funny, Snips. Back to our original topic. You make a good point, it is just an asteroid field, but it was once a planet with millions of beings on it. Luke's midichlorian count is just about as high as mine is, which means he's as powerful as I am. If that's so, he'll be able to sense right away the lingering pain in that system. He's never had to deal with something this big before. I don't think he should go."

"Come on, Anakin. He's supposed to be training to be a Jedi. How can he learn if he can't go on certain missions because you said so? Let me take him, I won't let anything happen to him." Ahsoka replied. Anakin hated to admit it, but she did have a point. Still, he was reluctant.

"I still have a bad feeling about this. You know what happens when I get bad feelings." he told her.

"I think we both know. If it will make you feel any better, I'll take Barriss with me just in case something does happen. She's the best mind healer we have. If anything happens that I can't fix myself, she can calm him down." she said. She could tell he wasn't completely convinced yet, though.

"Well...I don't think..."

"Come on, Skyguy. I've had worse assignments. Luke will be fine, I promise. Trust me on this one." she said. It was a few moments before Anakin sighed and she knew she'd gotten to him.

"Alright, Snips. I'll amend the orders and inform the Council. He'd better come back without a scratch."

"No promises, but I'll do my best."

"Good girl. Now lets go grab Luke. He's probably climbing the walls with nothing to do out there. We'll head to Dex's and get something eat before we head home. I'll let you tell him about the mission, but just leave out the parts about the destroyed planet, will you?"

"No problem. I'll just tell him we're visiting an asteroid belt to look for lingering Separatist activity." she smirked.

"Very funny. Come on. Luke, we're going." he said as they left the Council chambers and headed for the docking bay.

Anakin landed the Jedi Airspeeder across from Dex's Diner. The three made their way inside. With all the astonished looks they were getting, it was hard for Dex not to notice them.

"Well, look who finally decided to pay old Dex a visit."

"Hey, Dex."

"So, here for the food, or for information?" he asked.

"No, we're just here to get some food. Grab a seat, Luke, and be nice to Dex. He's an old friend."

"Well hello there. Was wondering when you were going to bring him by. And where's young Leia?"

"She's with Padme for the day."

"And Ahsoka Tano. How's being a Knight looking up to you?"

"I think it's great. You get more responsibility when you pass the trials. Of course then you get to be the Master of your Master's son." she replied, smirking in Anakin's general direction.

"You're not saying you can't do the job, are you Snips?"

"No, of course not. After seven years of following you around, I think I can handle training a Skywalker." she said, gaining a smile from Anakin.

"We'll get our usuals, Dex. And a milkshake for Luke, too. Besides, we might not be back for a while." he said.

"Going somewhere, are you?"

"No, but Ahsoka here is. The Council gave her another mission. Something's shaping up and I'm not too sure I like the direction its going."

"Cool! You're going on a mission? Where are you going, Aunt Ahsoka?" Luke asked, genuinely intrigued. He had momentarily forgotten he was going too. Anakin rolled his eyes, as if he knew Luke would say that.

"Might as well tell him, Snips."

"You mean where are we going, Padawan. The Council is sending us, along with Knight Offee to Tygokor. We need to scout out the system for a possible threat to the Republic." she said.

'Here we go.' both Anakin and Ahsoka though at the same time. Caught off guard, they looked at each other, then to Luke.

"I get to go? Really? This is sweet! Can I fly the ship?" he said. Ahsoka rolled her eyes. She should've known this was a bad idea.

"This is your fault, you know." she said, glaring at Anakin in mock annoyance.

"Again, you're the one that said you'd train him. That's your fault not mine, my old Padawan." he said. He was clearly enjoying this.

'I'll get him back somehow.' she thought.

For those that have been patient and waiting, the second chapter is here! That's right, this story isn't dead! I must apologize, however, for the long wait. I meant to update this story weeks ago with the second chapter but the darkness and even known as writers block was clouding my judgment, or in this case my writing skills. Don't worry, though, I'm trying to get back on track with this story and my others as well.

Next Chapter: Ahsoka leaves with Luke and Barriss for Tygokor, and what they find might just throw the Republic into chaos!

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