It has been a week since Ahsoka defeated grievous and she had recovered enough to walk again so ticarty mai ,the healer that was currently on active duty. Released her form the halls of healing a few hours ago . Placing too much pressure on it still hurt, but it was bearable now. The only thing that wouldn't heal was the scar close to her right eye. However she wasn't bothered by it. Katooni even commented that it looked quite bad ass. Ahsoka chuckled ash she thought back to it. She was currently underway to the council chambers. Despite it happening one week ago they still wanted a briefing. So she walked to the council chamber.
She could walk again but she did need to be careful. Although she could walk but it wasn't fast, or for long. and standing for a long time would also hurt. the leg is still very sensitive. ''not that that should be a surprise after being cut off.'' she thought amused. They ,however, still don't really know if there will be a permeant weakness. for now I'm just happy that I got to keep my flesh leg. Instead of a prosthetic one.
As she reached the council chamber, She knocked on the doors And waited. Master Yoda's voice sounds thought the door. '' enter you may.'' She walked in and all the council members noticed the slight limp she had in her walk. '' greetings young Tano. A report you have yes?'' Yoda said amused. They already know what happened but still it was needed for the records.
Ahsoka nodded. '' yes master. Well it all started once I got a call from rex. He told me the situation and that he needed backup. I had a sleep over at Barriss her home. For reasons.'' She said to Yoda and Windu. '' they both nodded understanding. However Shaak answered. '' what reasons if I may ask?'' Yoda replied. '' discuss that later we will. For now Finnish your report you shall Padawan. ''
'' yes well I took Barriss with me and we went as fast as we could. There we met master Ti. And I told her of rex message. '' Shaak chuckled. '' and I remember telling you not to engage Dooku and grievous.'' Ahsoka nodded. She noticed a sting in her leg and shifted balance a little. '' anyway. As we arrived on Ord mantell I had the plan ready. Once we launched our attack there was no one. I suspected a trap and told everyone to break off.''
Her face screwed for a second as her leg started burning a little form pain. '' It was indeed a trap a lot of sep ship's exited hyperspace. But what they didn't know was that admiral Yularen was also returning from repairs giving us the edge. I ordered two teams once to strike the base and the other to attack the seps in the back. By the time I landed we had won both engagements…'' Ahsoka suddenly fell to the ground with an immense amount of pain.
Obiwan stood up quickly and helped Ahsoka to his seat. '' you're alright?'' he asked concerned. '' yea just need some ice for my leg. Ticarty told me that his could happen. I just need to rest for a few minutes.'' One of the council members stood up and came back a few minutes later with a bag of ice. '' here this will help.'' They carefully placed the ice on Ahsoka's leg.
'' well once I landed I spoke briefly with master skywalker and rex. It was then that a clone told us that grievous was breaking trough. I knew that if he made it in to the base we'd be all doomed. When I engaged I managed to get him of balance. But he regained it later in the fight. I was with my back against the wall when I used the force to determine an opening in his defense.''
'' once I found it I used a force push and I gave it everything I had. I slammed him across the battle field with ease. Once I tried to deliver the final blow Dooku interfered. We fought but it wasn't a fight. He was holding back he was complimenting me and he was even friendly to me. '' every council member frown.
'' so I called a stop in the fight and he listened. He went on and on about how the chancellor was his master and how he defected from the Sith. He even said that 5 hours before the war he told master Kenobi. But that you dismissed it. He said that if he'd just listened this whole war no puppet show could have been prevented. He said that it was a deathtrap set for the Jedi to reform the republic in to his empire. Dooku also told me that he was now fighting a war against him and that he had no quarrel with the Jedi. He then told me to become his apprentice. Because he believed that I was skillful enough. I refused. I didn't believe a worth at that time.''
'' think about it how do you now?'' Yoda asked careful. Ahsoka gulped. '' after thinking it over for some time. I can't deny that he at least spoke partly the truth. I think that the chancellor should be investigated without anyone knowing it.'' Windu nodded. '' we shall take your advice in our judgement. But I have a question. If Dooku asked the same thing now would you've become his apprentice?'' Ahsoka shook her head.
'' no master. Even if he's speaking the truth and he's indeed no longer Sith. He's still a dark side user. I wouldn't have joined him.'' All the council members nodded approving but only Obiwan knew the true reason behind this statement. '' anyway once I refused Dooku forced grievous to attack me. I barely dodged it. Hence the scar I have now. Anyway suddenly Dooku shouted. Valcorion lent me your power. I believed he used a force storm after that. I managed to absorbed enough to deflect the rest with a force repulse but I got some bad burns from it.''
'' after that it was a long and exhausting fight. I managed to survive for a long time. But grievous got behind me eventually. I managed to deflect the attack and even take him out. But I was to slow to deflect Dooku's attack. He stabbed me through the left shoulder and cut of my leg straight and clean. I managed to block his second attack but fell over I rolled away until I hit a tree. From that point I knew that it was over. I knew that I'd die.''
'' afraid you were?'' asked Yoda curious. '' not really master. Because for some reason Dooku gave me the time to prepare myself for the killing blow.'' All masters looked to each other surprised. '' I told him that I was ready and he stabbed. But before he killed me Anakin cut off his hand. And pushed him back. From that point on you know the rest.''
Everyone nodded impressed. '' so Padawan now back to why you said that you had your reasons for being at Padawan offee's quarters.'' Ahsoka looked questioning to the two grandmasters. She saw that they gave permission. '' well I was with Barriss because of a vision I had. I feared that she might fall to the dark side. So I decided to stay there for the night and investigate.''
'' found something, you did?'' asked Yoda interested. Ahsoka closed her eyes. '' as must as it pains me. It's my sad duty to report that she is indeed falling to the dark side.'' Ahsoka looked slightly defeated. Every councilmember sat in silence trying to think of the next step. Yoda tried to get Ahsoka's attention. '' believe that redeem her you can?'' he asked Ahsoka.
She bit her lip. could she? '' I don't know master. Last time I spoke with her was one week ago. I could steer her from the dark path that time but we all know that the dark side doesn't give up its pray easily. In one week it could have gotten full control over her. I'm not certain. I fear that I might be too late. but I'll give it my best shot.'' She said as she stood up and walked through the door
Windu looked to master Yoda. And whispered. '' do you think she could...'' '' … have faced the dark side before?'' Yoda finished. '' yes and encounter with the dark side she had. Know when, I do not. Nor how bad. But faced it before she has'' ''You believe she can redeem her?'' Shaak asked the grandmaster.. '' redeem her she can. Believe in herself she must.''
Ahsoka moved slowly through the temple. Everywhere she went Jedi either whispered behind her back or they walked to her congratulating her on her victory. Ahsoka was slightly overwhelmed by the attention she got. Yes she had always been a well-known figure within the temple. how could she not be. She was the Padawan of the chosen one.
Now however she was also known as the jade Padawan. Grievous demise, the iron maiden. And the one she found most amusing. The heroine without fear. Yes suddenly she had a reputation as one of the most powerful Jedi.
She had almost reached Barriss her quarter when suddenly she saw a little boy standing there crying. Normally she would give no attention. But for some reason she Feld she walked to him. '' hey are you alright?'' she asked soft. She estimated that the young boy was around 8 years old. '' my.. my clan bullies me.. because I… I'm not so good with a lightsaber. They say I'm weak and that if I tell someone that they will hurt me…..'' the boy sobbed without noticing who was talking to him.
She sensed a group sneaking up to her. And the unmistakable sound of training sabers being activated. '' no he's lying now he must be punished.'' He said. Ahsoka estimated the other boy to be slightly older just as the whole group. It were around 7 of them. '' o really?'' asked Ahsoka before she turned around. '' I don't think that lying to me work's.'' the whole group when'd pail. '' now listen up if I ever hear that any of you bully him ever again. Then I will request a dual with all of you. To the council and I won't go easy on you!''
She barked commandeering. '' so I give you five minutes to go to the council chamber and confess that you've bullied him or else….'' She didn't even need to finish. Because they were already gone. She turned to the boy again. '' here if you ever want to train on your combat skills call me and I'll see if I can make some time. '' she gave him her number and left the boy completely flabbergasted.
She walked to Barriss her quarter and knocked on the door. ''Barriss your home? '' few seconds later the door opened. '' Ahsoka? What are you doing here. Doesn't matter come in. come in. '' Barriss pushed Ahsoka inside. And they took place on the couch. '' you seem happy Barriss. Why?'' Barriss sighed. I got news. My master is finally stable enough to travel back to the temple. She's finally out of danger ''
Ahsoka hugged her best friend. '' aww that's great news Barriss. When will she come?'' Barriss looked on her tablet. '' in about 3 days.'' She said. '' so how's your leg doing? '' Barriss seemed curious. '' I need to be careful with how I walk and I can't walk or stand for long. Master mi however told me that if I keep exercising and take rest when needed. I should be able to walk normal again in about 3 to 9 days.'' Barriss nodded.
She walked to the kitchen and came back with two steaming cups of tea. She placed them on the table. '' may I have a look?'' she asked. In response Ahsoka pulled up her right legging she wore. The cut was still visible just under the knee. But it was healing nicely. '' hmm it seems to be healing very nice.'' Ahsoka pulled her legging back to the original position. Ahsoka took a sip from her tea before she asked. '' so how've you been?'' Barriss immediately recognized the hidden question. She sighed and took a sip.
'' to be honest I'm struggling occasionally. But for now I've managed to shut her up.'' Ahsoka nodded and let-out a contend sigh. '' you know I really needed this. Just you, me warm drink and silence.'' She hung her head back as she closed her eyes. Barriss slightly chuckled. '' was it that bad?'' Ahsoka slowly nodded'' yea, they kept fussing about and around me.'' Barriss noticed that Ahsoka started to talk slowly. She knew that is was a sign that her friend was very tired. '' well maybe it's because you tried to escape the halls 3 time's'' Ahsoka grinned. '' yea maybe…'' she yawned.
''tired?'' Ahsoka nodded lazily. Barriss looked at the clock. It was around 3 in the afternoon. '' you should lay down for a few hours. Your body need's to readjust to you walking again. After lying in bed for almost a week. Don't be surprised when you feel very tired out of the blue.'' Ahsoka took in the information. '' you could use my bed. It will be fine.'' Ahsoka thought about the offer. She really was tired and not certain if she'd make it back to her quarter.
'' yea thanks Barriss.'' She stood up after finishing her tea and walked to Barriss her bedroom. Barriss watched her closely for if she fell. But that didn't happen. Barriss took her data pat and looked on the plans. Was it really worth it? No she could not let her vision happen.
That Jedi whoever it was won't kill her. She would kill him with this bombing. The only thing she needed was a date. Then she would save Ahsoka's live and kill the man that killed Ahsoka in her vision before it can become true. Her best friend would be safe she was certain of that. The only thing she still didn't understand however was. The fact that the 501st seemed to follow that man. That didn't make any sense. Unless…. No he wouldn't! he couldn't do that. No matter what, he could not do that.
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Four hour passed by and the more Barriss thought about it the cleared it became. The utter horror that she felt was immense. It was Anakin that would betray them. It was he who'd kill Ahsoka and it was he that was corrupted. But for now she had to keep it silent. Maybe there was something she missed. Yes of course the reason why he became corrupted. Because he didn't seem corrupted a week ago.
Her thoughts were disrupted by a knock on the door Barriss stood up from her meditation and opened. She froze when she saw Anakin. '' hey Barriss do you know where Ahsoka is?'' Barriss struggled to contain her fear. But she saw that he wasn't corrupted. '' y-yes she's sleeping in my room. '' Anakin raised an eyebrow. ' why is she suddenly afraid of me?' '' oh well. could you tell her that I won't be home tonight. Coruscant is under attack and I've been appointed to lead the battle. Tell her that I'll be back tomorrow afternoon.'' He gave a sad smile. '' but keep an eye out for her. I might not come back the same if at all. but If that happens kill me before she sees me.''
Barriss looked as Anakin waked away. Suddenly Barriss feared the worse. She noticed Ahsoka coming out of her room slightly rubbing the tiredness out of her eye. '' who was that?'' Barriss turned to Ahsoka. '' Anakin.'' Ahsoka looked up '' huh?'' '' yea he said that he had a mission and would be back tomorrow.'' Suddenly Ahsoka ran past her in to the hall. '' SKYGUY!'' Anakin turned around '' yes?''
With a flash she sprinted to him and gave him a tight hug. As tears started to stream. '' please come back save. I don't want to lose you!'' Anakin smiled and patted her head. '' don't worry snips. I'll be back tomorrow.'' '' promise me!'' she snuggled a little deeper in his chest. '' Anakin sighed. '' I promise Ahsoka I will come back.'' Barriss finally caught up. And grabbed Ahsoka's shoulder. '' Ahsoka he has to go.'' Worthlessly she let go of Anakin. And watched him walk away.
Ahsoka and Barriss walked back in to her quarter. '' why do I feel like he's not coming back.'' ''Don't worry about it too much Ahsoka. '' now let's eat something. What do you want?'' Ahsoka shrugged. '' I'm not hungry.'' Barriss sighed. '' I know but you need to eat something Ahsoka.'' Ahsoka grunted. ''fine! I'll take a hamburger. Happy now.'' Barriss smiled teasing. '' yes very. '' '' hmpff you're a harpy you know that.''
Barriss chuckled lightly. And she started cooking. Ahsoka raised an eyebrow. '' you can cook?'' Barriss nodded. '' yup want me to teach?'' Ahsoka thought a second. '' ah why the hell not.
That evening they listened intensely to the new. ''yes it is confirmed. The chancellor of the republic is been taken hostage. The separatist demand complete surrender within 17 hours or they'll kill the chancellor and usurp the senate with force. Jedi knight and sins short grant general of the republic Anakin skywalker has ordered an emergency rescue and boarded the separatist conmanship the invisible hand. Together with his former master senior general and councilmember of the Jedi order Obiwan Kenobi. '' Barriss looked to Ahsoka who had her plate in such a strong grasp that it almost snapped. ' please be save Skyguy!'
A few hundred miles above on the invisible hand. Dooku just shot down the broadcast. He bowed to Sidious wo sat in his chair chained and ready. '' as you can see my master everything is going as planned…'' he stood up and walked to the windows to overview the battle. He noticed that Anakin had entered. his blade ready. '' … but it wasn't your plan. Valcorion opened my eyes to your deceit. I will not die and skywalker won't be yours. '' Sidious his eyes widened as a crimson blade stuck out from his chest. He slumped death. ' that was too easy' thought Dooku and he kept up his guard
Anakin felt anger snap in his body. But Obiwan stopped him. '' so what Ahsoka said is true. He was your master. Darth Sidious.'' Dooku nodded and kneeled. '' I surrender. I have no reason to fight anymore.'' Anakin held a blade to dooku's throat. '' I should kill you right where you stand!'' he barked. Dooku didn't seem to be afraid. '' yes you should however. Know that if you do, you'll fall to the dark side and destroy everything you held dear. Including your master and apprentice Ahsoka. Are you really willing to throw that all away for the sake of revenge?''
' he's lying. He's a Sith. I would never. Besides he killed the chancellor. My friend. It's justice. On the other hand what if he's right? What if palpetien just acted to get me on his side?' Dooku noticed the sweat on his head and his arm starting to shake. Rex entered the room. General's the ship is falling apart we need to leave…'' he noticed the chancellor. Dooku spoke. '' tell me captain. What is order 66?'' rex felt fury ignite and raised his blaster. To dookus head. '' I should kill you for killing our chancellor.''
Obiwan stepped in front. '' rex I order you to lower your weapon and answer the question.'' Rex lowered his blaster shaking. '' execute order 66 execute all Jedi traitors younglings and Padawan's included.'' Anakin looked at rex and dropped his saber. Obiwan looked to Sidious corps in horror. Even rex couldn't believe the words that he'd just said.
'' you wouldn't follow those orders would you rex?'' asked Anakin desperate. In just a few seconds his whole realty got smashed to pieces. '' no general I wouldn't!'' rex said a little shaken. '' yes you would.'' Dooku said and Anakin raised his blade again. '' I mean not with free will. But you would. It's because of the inhibitor chip in your head the one that's supposed to lower your aggression. Every clone has one. The good thing however. Only the chancellor can activate it. So sidious can no longer activate it. The next chancellor however can.''
'' but now the chancellor is death. The Jedi can order them to remove their chips in medical centers. You see he flaw of sidious's plan is that he had to make the clones loyal to the chancellor and not to him. He needed to do that in order to avoid suspicion. So if he were to be declared a deceased traitor the clones could be recalled now the war's over.
An horrendous laugh was heard from where darth Sidious sat in his chair.'' You insolent fool! did you really think that I wouldn't have a backup plan for your betrayal?'' he freed himself and ignited his two crimson blades. '' now you Jedi filth. DIE!'' he charged at Dooku and Obiwan with an horrendous scream. It made Anakin's blood freeze.
He finally realized. Palpateen, his so called friend. He was a Sith. A murderer. A traitor. Just before Sidious could kill Dooku. Anakin blocked his path. '' YOU TRAITOR. I WON'T LET YOU! I KNOW YOUR PLAN'S AND I WIL NEVER BETRAY THE JEDI! NEVER!'' Anakin did something even Obiwan couldn't predict. Anakin used the force and unleashed a barrage of force lighting. Sidious barely managed to counter it with his own force lighting.
Obiwan also ignited his blade. But Dooku stopped him. '' no this is a fight between the two. Interfere and you would die. For now whe have to get this ship to the ground.'' They together with rex made way to the bridge.
Below on Coruscant it was mid night. Suddenly Ahsoka woke up. She shot up from the feeling she got. Barriss noticed Ahsoka's action and stirred. '' hmm Ahsoka wat is wrong.'' She asked from her bed as she slowly sat up. '' my master. I…I can feel his anger… his rage… something is very wrong Barriss.'' Barriss looked concerned. '' I-it is as if… as if someone very close to him suddenly betrayed him.'' Ahsoka said despaired.
Barriss stepped out of her bed and sat down on the ground next to Ahsoka. Barriss had to admit Ahsoka's ability so sense her master war remarkable. Almost unheard off in fact. ''Can you sense it's nature?'' Ahsoka shook her head. '' no that's what's scares me.'' Barriss rubbed her friends back. '' don't worry Ahsoka I'm sure it's not much.'' But in reality Barriss was maybe even more worried than Ahsoka herself. Both ahoska and Barriss went back to sleep.
Back on the invisible hand. Anakin was being pressed very hard by Sidious. '' hahaha give it up boy. You will never be a match for me. I have power! UNLIMITED POWERRRR! He shouted as he unleashed a force storm on Anakin. Despite his best efforts Anakin was unable to block it. Pain raged through his body. It was so bad even Ahsoka down on Coruscant could feel it. As she shot up again. '' master!'' she shouted as she grabbed her heart. The pain she felt was incredible. She decided that she had to do it. She had to use the technique she had been training on. She used the force and went in to a deep meditation.
Back on the invisible hand again Obiwan stopped when he too felt Anakin's pain. '' come on Kenobi we have to move…'' he was interrupted by a bunch of droid's '' hey there they are. Drop you weapons . I said drop then.'' To Obiwan surprise the droid's opened fire on Dooku first. ''' figures. Muttered Dooku they quickly disposed of the droids and ran for the bridge.
Anakin was still struggling with Sidious. For his age Sidious was one vicious and fast bastard thought Anakin barely evaded Sidious his blades when he was hit by another force storm. This one was even stronger than the last one. As the pain almost overwhelmed him. He suddenly felt an incredible power. ''let's take him together.'' He heard Ahsoka's voice. Anakin smirked. He used a force repulse so powerful it instantly cancelled the force storm
Anakin noticed that his Sleeveless slightly in the way so he tore them off. Showing his bare arms Suddenly from within Anakin's robe, a second lightsaber was revealed and ignited. A light blue short blade was now visible. He took both blades in reverse grip and waited for Sidious to attack. '' let's see how you'll fare against Ahsoka and me together. Shall we?''
Before Sidious could answer Anakin jumped at him faster than the human eye can see. Sidious got a warning from behind and turned with a block barely in time. The strength behind it was so powerful. He was simply launched in to the wall on the other side of the room Sidious saw Anakin coming at him and he jumped out of the way. Anakin almost had him.
Sidious was panting heavily. This fight would be over soon. He knew that. And he knew he had lost that thought alone made him furious. He the great master of Sith lost from a Jedi. Pathetic. He used all the rage he had and unleashed the most powerful force storm that he could muster. But it seemed to no avail. Anakin just tanked it and slowly walked to him. It was as if he didn't even feel a thing.
However down on coruscant Ahsoka was screaming in pain as barrage after barrage hit her. She was soaking all the damage. She had to if she didn't Anakin would lose. Barriss did everything she could to heal Ahsoka. But right now even she was running on reserves
Back on the invisible hand. Anakin had made his way to Sidious. Sidious stopped his force storm and jumped to one of the escape pots. Before he however launched he broke the glass In the hope to suck Anakin in to space. If he couldn't have him than no one shall. With that he launched the pot to the cruiser next to the invisible hand. Once he was aboard he ordered a full scale retread. Is plan may have failed. But the war was still going and it would be hotter now than ever before. If he couldn't force the republic in to his empire than he would use the separatist. His new Sith empire. The sixth Reich.
Sidious failed to see that Anakin was just standing there waiting for the ray shield to come online. Once that happened he took the elevator. After a short run he joined the rest on the bridge. '' BLAST IT! Sidious got away.'' Dooku nodded. '' as expected.'' He turned to Anakin. '' don't worry you'll meet again. For now we have to get this ship on the ground.'' Ahsoka was laying on her self-made bed. Exhausted from the effort and pain. She closed her eyes and fell in to a deep sleep.
Anakin looked at the altitude meter and frown. '' well if that's your wish we'll have to do nothing. But if you want to live to tell the tale I suppose you could lent me a hand.'' Anakin took the control's '' what do you mean Anakin?'' asked Obiwan. Anakin turned his head. '' we are falling out of orbit. All aft control cells are dead! '' Dooku looked at the damage reports '' The ship is breaking up!''
Anakin checked some panel's ''The hull is burning up! And we have no escape pots the clones took them all. I guess we'll have to fly this thing'' Obiwan slightly panicked. '' Can you fly a cruiser like this?'' Anakin gave a smug grin '' You mean, do I know how to land what's left of this thing?'' suddenly there was a great jolt. Anakin saw on a screen the back half of the ship broke away. '' Well?'' Dooku asked a little impatient. '' Under the circumstances, I'd say the ability to pilot this thing is irrelevant. Strap yourselves in.''
Both Dooku and Obiwan looked very displeased. Rex looked on his panel ''Steady . . . Attitude . . . eighteen degrees.'' Anakin was struggling a lot. He looked at Dooku. He'd never seen the ex Sith this terrified. He wondered if the old man would have a heart attack. ''Pressure rising. We've got to slow this wreck down. Open all hatches, extend all flaps, and drag fins.'' Now half the ship broke and even rex gulped. '' We lost something.''
Obiwan shook his head slightly amused. '' Not to worry, we're still flying half the ship.'' He said this mostly to comfort himself. '' somehow I don't find that comforting. '' muttered Dooku. '' I'm going to shift a few degrees and see if I can slow us down.'' Commented Anakin and Dooku looked at the heat meters '' Careful . . . we're heating up-twelve thousand . . . thirteen thousand . . .'' Anakin saw r2 role in. '' r2 get the blast shield up or we'll fry living in here.''
Rex was shaking. '' why am I here and not the commander? I'm guessing she'd enjoy this.'' Anakin laughed. '' yea she might. What is our status.?'' Obiwan checked his console. '' where in the atmosphere….'' '' why do I sense a but master?'' Anakin asked but he had the feeling that he'd rather not hear the answer. ''… we lost our heatshields.'' Everyone gulped. '' well I think the commander wouldn't like to be here after all.'' Commented rex. '' and neither would I.'' said Dooku.
'' ah there is the landing stroke.'' Obiwan said. '' yea but We're coming in too hot. CONTROL TOWER! CONTROLE TOWER! THIS IS JEDI KNIGHT ANAKIN SKYWALKER ON BOART THE CRASHING CUISER. WERE COMING IN TO HOT IN HALF A SHIP. PLEASE EVACUATE NOW!'' the ship made contact with the landing ground and kept scraping over the ground. They crashed right in to the control tower and kept going for another minute. Until the ship stopped. '' Another happy landing.'' Commented Anakin. '' see this is why I hate flying with him!'' said Obiwan to Dooku as he pointed at Anakin. '' it's why I always want Ahsoka to land the ship. Anakin always managed to crash the ship somehow.''
Dooku shook his head. '' for some reason I believe it.'' Anakin played to be offended. '' well how about a thank you Anakin instead.'' Rex smirked. '' we would if we were alive.'' '' but we are!'' said Anakin. Everyone laughed. ''yea I must give it to you. Is it your best crash-landing so far.'' He patted Anakin on his back. '' now let's get out of here.''
After a long flight they finally reached the Jedi temple. To everyone's surprise Dooku surrendered peacefully. Anakin was tired hurt and hungry. But there was something he had to do before he'd take his rest. Ahsoka, she needed to know that he was alright. He reached Barriss her quarter. He knew that she was there. And knocked on the door. He expected Barriss to open but it was Ahsoka. She had tears in her eyes.
'' hey snips how ar….'' Ahsoka hugged him fiercely. '' you stupid idiot jerk! I was so worried about you! And you just cut me out! He could have killed you!'' Anakin smiled. '' I'm happy to see you to.'' Ahsoka just buried her head further in his chest. '' what were you thinking flying that ship?'' she said soft.
'' I was simply trying to save rex, Obiwan and Dooku. It turned out that he was speaking the truth all along. He surrendered peacefully. And Sidious has been removed from office. He no longer holds any power in the republic. O Ahsoka I want to celebrate both of our victory's tonight after I've had some food, sleep and ….seen a healer of course. '' he quickly added. After he saw Ahsoka's face. '' you can take Barriss with you if you want.'' he said before he left. Ahsoka went back inside. Suddenly she felt better. '' better?'' asked Barriss amused. Ahsoka nodded '' say Barriss do you have something to do tonight?