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?
Barriss looked up from her data pad. '' uhm no. why do you ask?'' Ahsoka smirked. '' Anakin has invited me to celebrate both mine and his victory. Do you want to go with me?'' Barriss thought for a brief moment. '' yea sure. When? And where?'' '' seraphim's den. Open's 8 o clock so yea there.'' Barriss made a short notation. Ahsoka smirked. '' okay now let's look for something to wear right?'' she seriously wondered what Barriss her reaction would be.
Barriss frown? '' what's wrong with what I'm wearing now?'' Ahsoka busted out in laughter. But she noticed that Barriss was death serious. '' Barriss your always wearing that.'' Barriss nodded. '' yes because this is the only thing I have. I've three set of them but that's all.''
Ahsoka raised an eyebrow. '' really? Well I guess we need to do some shopping I guess.'' Barriss groaned. '' is that really needed?'' Ahsoka gained a determined look. '' yes!'' Barriss sighed. '' I really don't see the point in it Ahsoka.'' Ahsoka shook her head. '' Barriss come one your always wear this. Don't you ever want to try anything else?''
Barriss shook her head. '' I don't see why. I like this. It warm and comfy. '' Ahsoka sensed a slight fear in Barriss. '' Barriss. It's black. Your always wear black. Try something else for a change. That to can be nice and comfy. ''
'' do I really have to?'' Ahsoka shook her head. She knew it for certain now. Barriss was hiding something. '' Barriss when are you going to start living a live?'' Ahsoka asked directly. Barriss was surprised. She didn't expect this question. '' w-what?'' Ahsoka rubbed her head. '' Barriss when are you going to stop hiding you self. Don't say that you aren't. because I know you do.'' Barriss felt scarred. ' should I tell? No what if she's grossed out. Or what if she start's laughing at me. What if she starts thinking that I'm a freak?
No I can't tell her. Maybe she'll drop our friendship because I'm a freak. '' I…I...I'm scared okay! I'm scared of other people's judgments of me!'' ' of course I should have known. I should have known that she was scared to express herself. But why I wonder.' '' why Barriss? Why Is that?'' Barriss shook her head. '' I can't tell it's too embarrassing.'' Ahsoka sighed. She felt that it was indeed the wrong time to tell so she decided to drop it.
'' very well Barriss I won't force to you tell. Just know that I'm your best friend and that I'll always be there for you. I will however force you to come with me. I mean your 19 and what have you done in your live, besides being a Jedi?'' Barriss thought and was about to answer. But she realized that she could come up with anything at all.
'' exactly. Nothing!'' said Ahsoka sounding a little meaner than she intended. '' at least I can say that I've had sex now I know how it feels. I've had The taste of alcoholic drinks. And more. Please Barriss I'm not doing this because I want to bully you. But because I'm worried.'' Barriss finally gave up. '' fine I… I'll come with you if it makes you feel better.'' Ahsoka shook her head again '' no Barriss you shouldn't do this for me. But only for yourself. Now come I know a good shopping hall a few sectors away.'' Barriss stood up with a reluctant sigh and followed Ahsoka.
She still couldn't believe the fact that Ahsoka had sex before. Suddenly Barriss started to wonder how Ahsoka would look nude. She imagined her riding someone and it turned her on. She quickly gave herself a mental slab. That was not appropriate thinking for a Jedi. Now she just hoped that Ahsoka didn't see that thought, Ahsoka frown as she heard something. She wondered if she heard that right. Was Barriss thinking of how she would look nude? No. she wouldn't. she's just too… well … Barriss for that. Ahsoka brushed it off and they went to her speeder.
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They landed on the parking slot a few meters away from the mall. They were a bit delayed. Because Ahsoka wanted to change first. She now wore a green tank top with blue jeans and to Barriss her surprise. A black bra underneath. Barriss seemed very apprehensive. However she was also a little worried. She could see that Ahsoka was still limping a little. She just hoped that she would not over extend herself.
''Ahsoka how is your leg doing?'' Barriss asked to be sure. Ahsoka turned around. '' good for now but I'm not going to lie. We might need to make a pause so it can rest in about 2 hours.'' Barriss nodded '' I see. So where are we going?'' she asked as they entered the mall. '' let's start at zakoz. It's were I get all my clothing there.'' Barriss followed Ahsoka to the shop. She noticed that it looked pretty expensive.
As they entered the desk worker greeted them. She was a female Twi'lek. With green skin.'' o hey Ahsoka good to see you again. Is it true did you defeat general grievous?'' Ahsoka smiled proudly. '' hey June. And yea I did. But it almost costed me a leg. Luckily my friend here healed it in time. So I decided to treat her on some new clothing. '' June smiled '' that's nice anyway I'll let you go about you probably already know what you want.''
Ahsoka chuckled as she shook her head. '' come Barriss let's look around.'' Barriss looked around and saw the prizes. They were very high. '' Ahsoka have you seen the prizes here. They are insane. There is no way you can pay this with the money a Padawan gets from the temple.'' Ahsoka looked amused. ''I told you poker nights. And because me and my master are also very active in the war we get some military payment as well. Plus the bounty I got from capturing grievous. ''
Barriss had no idea that Ahsoka made that much money. '' oh I had no idea you made that much.'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yea in fact I'm a millionaire. '' Barriss her eyes bungled out. '' what? How?'' Ahsoka smirked. '' the code said nowhere that we aren't allowed to feature in tv commercials. I even participated in a documentary over why the 501st was so successful.'' She came a little closer to Barriss. '' PS despite my parents being slaves. My family are actually form shilian royalty. So I have royal blood. Since I'm the first royal Jedi. I make big money.''
Barriss nodded. '' now I see. Fine I won't tell anyone.'' After that they started looking for something. Ahsoka found a few things. Most of them skirts shorter than the once she normally wore. But Barriss turned them all down one by one. '' Ahsoka do we really need to do this. Cause I don't see the point in this.'' '' but Barriss these skirt are cute.'' Barriss shook her head. '' Ahsoka were Jedi where not supposed to drag attention or to look cute. ''
Ahsoka shook her head ''Barriss your acting like a guy.'' It went on like this for a few minutes Eventually they noticed that two boys, both blue Twi'lek ,were watching them from the other side. '' say Ahsoka?'' ''' hmmmm?'' she said looking for some purple tank tops. '' those boys have been looking at us a lot.'' Ahsoka paid little attention to Barriss her concerns.
''I know Barriss. Just don't give them attention. They'll come to us eventually and then they offer us a free lunch.'' Ahsoka frown. '' oh snap I need a new swimsuit. '' Barriss couldn't believe it. '' you're using them for free food?'' Ahsoka smirked. '' they are the once who are going to offer it. Besides they are here just to get laid. and I'm the one using them?'' '' b-but Ahsoka that is wrong. you know that. Besides you have enough money''
Ahsoka nodded. '' yes I have enough. But not an infinite supply. After today's shopping trip. I'll probably be broke. Or at least I need to watch my spending for the rest of the month. Oh wow! how does this look?'' she pulled out a white bikini whit black shorts with white tribal stripes on the right leg. '' screw it I'm going to try it on.'' Barriss looked at the guy's one of the two looked smirking. The other seemed to disapprove of the others behavior.
Ahsoka went to the fitting room as Barriss continued to look. She had to admit that purple top looked good but no pants she would need a dress. '' how do I look?'' she heard behind her she turned around and saw Ahsoka. It was was just a simple standard bikini top. Revealing but not to the point where it was slutty. The shorts added a sort of toughness that perfectly fitted Ahsoka. Overall. The swimwear perfectly described her. '' I-it looks g-great.''
Ahsoka grinned when she saw Barriss blush a little. '' ah come on Barriss don't tell me that you've suddenly got a crush on me?'' she said that slightly joking. Little did she know that Barriss really had a crush on her. This was the first time Barriss got a real good look on Ahsoka. She could see that Ahsoka was developing her abs. they were not chiseled. but They were visible. They noticed that the two boy' made a move to them. '' just follow my lead Barriss.'' Ahsoka winked at her.
'' hello beautiful. Howe are you two doing?'' Barriss frown. Why did Ahsoka allow him to talk to her like that? '' oh hello.'' Ahsoka said a little absentminded. '' say do you come her a lot? because I've never seen you here before.'' Ahsoka nodded '' yes I do actually. '' the boy seemed surprised. '' really? Oh that's weird I've never seen you here before. It's a shame that we've never met before.''
Ahsoka saw trough the obvious. '' oh and why's that?'' the boy smirked with a smug grin. '' because your hot. And so am I. it's destiny babe. We are destined to be together.'' Barriss couldn't believe the way he talked about Ahsoka. As if she was just some prize to win. She wondered how Ahsoka was managing to stand this guy. What Barriss missed however was Ahsoka's balling fist.
'' you seem pretty confident in yourself.'' The boy nodded. '' o I certainly am. I'm very confident in what I do. You and I have more in common than you think.'' Ahsoka raised an eye marking. ' I really doubt that.' She thought. '' maybe we should get to know each other a little better. What do you say you and your milarian friend join me and mine for lunch? It's my treat.'' Ahsoka faked as if she was thinking about it. '' hmm Barriss?'' Barriss looked stressed. '' yea sure why not.'' She panicked. Slightly inward. '' okay then I'll get dressed an then we'll meet you two outside.'' They two boys waved as Ahsoka went inside the changing room.
When she came out Barriss joined her. '' ah June could you hold this for me? I'm going to lunch and after that I'll come back to pay okay?'' June took the swimwear and nodded. '' yea sure'' Barriss halted Ahsoka. '' Ahsoka. That was sneaky'' '' and where they any different?'' Barriss shook her head '' well no but what if they find out that you're a Jedi.''
'' Barriss. You've so much to learn. It's exactly what we want them to find out. I means that were dangerous most boy's love that. It makes them feel like there is finally a girl with the same interest's than them. Instead of makeup.'' They made it out the shop. And walked over to were the boys were.
'' so how about the food corner?'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yea sound's good.'' She noticed that Barriss was very tense. '' say guys what do you think. Should she grow her hear?'' they both nodded. '' yea absolutely. It would look great on her. Just shoulder length would be perfect.'' He remarked
Ahsoka looked at Barriss. '' see?'' Barriss thought about it. '' hmm maybe.'' They all sat down on the table. '' so why did you ask us out.'' The guy who had a hit on Ahsoka smirked. '' I just wanted to get to know you better. I've never seen you around here before. So where do you live?''
Ahsoka received the cup of tea she ordered sat back and took a sip. '' I live in the temple. Like my friend'' She replied calmly '' the temple? You mean the Jedi temple?'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yep that temple.'' The guy's eyes widened. '' so you're a Jedi?'' '' a Jedi Padawan. But yes I am just like my friend here.''
The older looking guy finally spoke for the first time. '' ehm sorry if I insult you but aren't you a little young for that. I mean the youngest I've seen is around your friend's age.'' Ahsoka shook her head to show that she wasn't offended. '' no you're right. Me and Barriss advanced early 2 years ago. If things go the way they are now I'd say that I could be a knight when I'm eighteen.''
Wow that's so cool I've always wanted to meet a Jedi. But I've always thought that the Jedi were grumpy old dudes. Not hot chicks like you. '' finally Barriss mingled and surprised even Ahsoka. '' the old guys are mostly the council. Most knights are pretty young.'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yea the rest of us are indeed young and pretty depending what you're looking for.''
He took her hands'' you're he type I'm looking for.'' Ahsoka frown but smiled. Barriss saw it and mumbled. '' I've a bad feeling about this.'' the older one nodded. '' yep this is going to end bad.'' Ahsoka finally replied. '' believe me I'm not your type.'' The boy pulled is face closer to her '' I know that your my type.'' '' because I'm hot?'' he nodded. '' that and I can show you other reasons.'' He pulled an arm around her. '' how about we seek a motel room. It will be fun.''
Barriss looked up from her food. '' oh oh. Not good.'' Ahsoka looked extremely offended. No one had ever dared to say that to her before.'' Are you implying, what I think you are?'' '' maybe. How about you go with me to find out? he?'' he had a pervy smile She pushed his arm away. '' excuse me! but who do you think I am?''
'' a rebellious hot Jedi Padawan that I want to fuck.'' He said. the other boy covered his head in shame. Ahsoka's anger was peaking. '' yes I might be rebellious at time's. but I'm not going to have sex with people I don't know. Especially not people like you.'' The boy backed a little. '' but It's just a quickie. It really won't take that long.'' Ahsoka couldn't believe him.
'' you really are nothing more than a horny bastard are you? I said no and no is no. you got that!'' the boy nodded'' I see your this type of girl. Fine how much do you want?" he said opening his purse'' excuse me. Do I look like a whore to you?'' he shook his head. '' no more like a slut. So how much?''
Ahsoka almost jumped him if it was not for Barriss grabbing her ''hey hey calm down.'' the boy gave an evil smile. '' but Ahsoka you say that you don't want to have sex with people you don't know. However as I can remember last time we met, a year ago we had quite the fun. So you see I'm not a stranger and we can have sex…''
Ahsoka had pushed Barriss aside and punched the guy full in his face. It was so hard that he fell to the ground missing a teeth and a broken nose that was bleeding like a waterfall '' ARE YOU DAFT I SAID NO!'' Ahsoka screamed trough the cafeteria. ''I DON'T CARE IF WE'D SEX A YEAR A GO! I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN!'' Ahsoka rushed out. Ignoring the pain in her leg. She was almost at the other side of the mall when she finally sat down on a bench. Her leg pounding form the pain.
It was a few minutes later when barriss caught up. '' ahsoka are you okay?'' ahsoka nodded. '' yea mostly but my leg hurts like a bitch.'' Barriss wen on her knees. '' I see. hold still.'' She used the force to heal and suppress the pain. Slightly biting her lip she asked. '' want to talk about it?'' ahsoka shook her head. " no not really. The mood would only go down further and this is supposed to be a happy day. It's better that I just forget. It happened in the past and it should stay there."
'' so how about we go back to shopping. Your leg should be able to support you now.'' Ahsoka stood up. '' yea let's do that.'' They walked back to the shop as they entered they could see Aayla secura. Looking around for her walled. '' I swear that….'' She muttered. '' hey Aayla. What are you doing?'' Aayla looked up. '' o hey Ahsoka. Padawan Offee. I was buying some new clothing but I lost my walled.'' Ahsoka reached for her purse and handed a thousand credits. '' here use this.'' Aayla looked very surprised. '' oh thank you Ahsoka.''
She took her stuff and payed June. '' oh by the way. See you two tonight. Anakin invited me and kit to come as well.'' She ran out to her speeder. '' she seems exited. Ah well come Barriss. Let's seek something for you. '' they went back to their search. Finally Ahsoka pulled something out. '' hey Barriss look at this skirt.'' It was a dark purple. Almost black half skirt that reached to her knees. Ahsoka also pulled out a long sleeved shirt that stopped under her breast. It was a little lighter than the purple of the skirt and slightly more blueish.
''what do you think?'' Barriss took them and studied the items. '' I guess their fine. '' Barriss went to change she came back shortly later '' ehm how does this look?'' Ahsoka blinked. '' th-that look awesome. I think you should buy that. But one outfit won't be enough!'' Barriss sighed. What else did you find. Ahsoka gave Barriss a tank black top that stopped right under her breast. With a blue skirt that reached to the ground but gave her mobility. Some black arm straps and purple with black gloves. That kept her fingers exposed. Giving her a fighters look.
'' here it would look good I'm sure of it.'' Barriss nodded and tried it on. Once she looked in to the mirror she had to agree. It did look good. When she came out she saw that Ahsoka was staring at her. '' how does it look?'' she asked with a blush. Ahsoka was unable to speak. '' I-it look's gorgeous. Barriss we need to buy this for you. Here let me get a set of blue black gloves as well. oh and a purple long skirt.''
They walked to the cash register ''here June this is it.'' June took the stuff and started scanning them off '' okay one swim short 36 credits. Bikini is 50 credits. The long sleeved shirt is 120 credits. The two pair of gloves together 150 credits. Arm straps 20 credits. Half skirt 70 credits and the long skirts each 110 credits coming for a total of 666 credits please!'' Ahsoka took her purse and handed over the credits.
''here you go June a thousand credits. Oh and keep the change. I don't need it.'' June smiled. '' thank you. Ahsoka. Now I can pay for my mother's operation!'' Ahsoka saw a slight tear. '' speaking of your mother how is she doing now?'' June whipped her tears. '' she's hurting a lot but thanks to you that will be over soon.'' Ahsoka seemed happy to hear that. Noticed Barriss. She'd decided to remain silent.
''June you should take free to get your mothers operation started.'' June looked surprised. '' but I can't just leave here. I-I have a job to do.'' Barriss decided to mingle. '' no your job right now is to make sure that your mother gets better. Just call your boss and ask him if you could get free for the rest of the day.''
June took the phone. '' h-hey boss it's me June. M-may I ask free for the rest of the day i…..'' '' no you cant.'' He abruptly said. '' but sir I've finally enough for my mother's operation. I need to…'' '' I don't care whether she dies or not. All you've got to do is to make money for me. If you can't do that you're out on the street.'' Ahsoka noticed that June started to cry. She suddenly grabbed the phone.
'' listen to me and listen closely. You're going to give her free now or I'll tell everyone that you're a cold heartless bastard that gives nothing about his personnel. Am I clear.'' '' what! who the hell do you think you are threatening me Missy. You might just have gotten her fired and I don't even know you.''
Ahsoka smirked. '' I, sir. Am Padawan Ahsoka Tano. Padawan of Anakin skywalker the hero with no fear. And vice commander of the 501st legion active commander of the torrent company. So what's it going to be. You give her free now or I'll smear your bad name all over the hollow net.''
Barriss decided to step in '' might I suggest that you give her free. Because Ahsoka will do it. As her best friend Padawan Barriss Offee I can guarantee it.'' The man looked defeated. ''hmpf fine. You'll get your day off June. But you'll work double tomorrow. or else'' '' no she'll not and I'll check. You'd better listen or else!'' Ahsoka blasted back and June's boss cut the connection.
She bow to Ahsoka. '' thank you so much Ahsoka.''Ahsoka wove it away. '' nah that's what you've friends for. Now go we'll watch the shop until people arrive to relieve you.'' June bow again. '' again thank you both. Next item will be on me. I promise.'' She waved as she ran away.'' You did that on purpose didn't you?'' Ahsoka turned around with a smirk. '' yup she needed it.'' They waited for ten minutes when finally a human coworker arrived.
'' oh hey sally. How are you. And sorry but June's mother..'' sally hugged Ahsoka. '' yea I know I met her underway she told me everything. Thanks for shutting him up.'' Ahsoka laughed. '' no props. But we should be on our way too. See ya.'' Sally waved. '' see ya!''
Ahsoka and Barriss walked passed a jewelry shop and Ahsoka stopped Barriss. '' we should check in here too.'' Barriss sighed. '' sure why not.'' Ahsoka looked around for all sorts of things that she could were. Barriss shook her head and walked after Ahsoka. Suddenly something cached her attention. It was an Mirialan neckless. Made of sliver. And inside of the small five ovals there was in each one of them. A blue Illos crystal.
The store cleric walked to Barriss. She was an old Mirialan. Around 80 or something. She slightly startled Barriss as she spoke. '' ah yes that is indeed a traditional Mirialan neckless. Made around 120 years ago. It's real silver and the gems are real to.'' Ahsoka turned around. To face Barriss. '' you want that don't you.''
Ahsoka sighed. '' fine. How much?'' the woman looked surprised. '' 6500 credits.'' Ahsoka grunted. '' I need to go to the bank then. I don't have enough. Brb. '' Ahsoka ran away leaving Barriss behind. Ahsoka walked to the bank and got herself she got 600000 credits. Just to be sure. She suddenly ran past a gun store and a gun got her attention.
She looked wide eyed and called the store cleric. '' say is that a C-52 Elite Marksman Interceptor?'' the man nodded. '' yes it's still in working condition. I've two of them both work.'' Ahsoka looked amazed. Despite being a Jedi she still loved guns and ships. To find two C-52's and still working. Was very rare. She needed them. This was her only change. '' how much?'' The man laughed. '' what? You want them. I don't think you have the money to…'' Ahsoka handed out 200000 credits. ''Here her two hundred thousand each!''
The man took the credits and gave her the gun's with holsters. Ahsoka immediately clipped them on her belt and hid her sabers behind them. She ran back. '' sorry I'm late but I had to buy these!'' she showed Barriss the gun's '' Ahsoka you're a Jedi why do you need guns and how many did you pay for it.''
Ahsoka smirked. She knew what Barriss was going to say next. '' oh just a 200000 each.'' Barriss eyes widened. '' what?! Ahsoka how many do you have left?'' Ahsoka shrugged. '' nah maybe. 4 mill don't worry. I know my spending's. anyway here is the 6500.'' Barriss sighed '' oh madam how much for those bracelets?''
The cleric looked at the series of thin golden and silver bracelets. '' oh those are fake my dear. So they are 22 credits each.'' Ahsoka nodded. '' Okay I'll take seven'' she handed over 154 credits. '' now Barriss you still need some earrings.'' They walked around and saw two water dropped like earrings azure blue. With Four diamond shaped dark blue figures in the middle and a golden crown to attach them to the ears.' Ahsoka could see that Barriss fell in love with them.
She had to admit they would look good. Ahsoka was about to buy them when suddenly 3 masked and armed men entered the shop. All three human.'' ALRIGHT LADYS HANDS IN THE SKY THIS IS A ROBBERY!'' Ahsoka saw that Barriss grabbed for her lightsaber but Ahsoka stopped her. She whispered. '' play along. They would shot the lady if we tried something. Barriss sighed and hid her lightsaber. They both held their hands in the air.
The obvious leader smiled and walked to them. '' very wise choice misses. Hmm nice blasters. Mind if we keep them?'' Ahsoka replied smug. '' would the answer make any difference?'' the man laughed. '' ha! no I guess not. I like you. You've got spirit. So I warn you. Don't make me shoot you, it would be a shame. Now sit over there in the corner and wait for instructions.''
Ahsoka and Barriss obeyed bravely. And watched as two of the tree emptied the store. They saw the old lady cry. And Barriss wrapped her arms around her. They sat like this for a hour. And in that time 5 more men arrived. All humans. '' this is Jedi knight Anakin skywalker. We have you surrounded. I'd advise you to surrender or we will Openfire.''
The old woman lost all color when one of the robbers grabbed her and walked to the front door. '' if you Openfire you will kill three innocent people. We have another Mirialan and a Togruta girl her. So if you want them to die be my guest and open fire if not listen to our demand's. we demand a freighter for 7 people we will take the hostages with us so we know that you won't fire on the way to it.''
Anakin thought for a second's ' this should be Obiwan job not mine. '' no you will leave the hostages here. And we will pay a million each. Then you can go!'' he just hoped that the criminals were stupid enough to buy it. The criminal thought. '' we will discuss this over and reply in 15 minutes.'' The door closes and Ahsoka could hear the men in deep debate. '' I would take the offer. If I were you. It's the best you shall get form skywalker.'' Barriss reasoned.
The leader turned to Barriss and slapped her. '' shut up bitch! Or we will rape and kill you. And it won't matter they will negotiate even if we kill you. We still have your friend and the lady.'' Ahsoka felt her anger rise again. But Barriss spoke. '' no, skywalker won't especially not once he knows who your holding. He'd storm in and kill you one for one.''
The man punched her in the guts. '' one more word and I'll kill you.'' He said threatening. Ahsoka knew it wasn't an idle treat. he meant it. Barriss simply gained a dark smirk. Ahsoka knew that the dark side had a small hold. '' word.'' Barriss said slow and menacing.
The thief pulled a knife and tried to stab Barriss. But before he could stab an orange hand crushed his wrist. And before he knew it he saw a second orange fist make contact with his face. Possibly fracturing his skull and dislocating his yaw as he got punched right through the front window. Before the rest of the thieves could draw their weapons. Ahsoka had already ignited her lightsabers.
On the other side. Anakin looked surprised as he saw the man flying through the window. Then he heard the sound of lightsabers blaster fire and terrified screams. Soon a few more flew trough the window. Followed by two very unhappy looking Padawan's he knew all too well.
'' ah Ahsoka Barriss how's your day?'' Ahsoka smirked as she saw the eyes widened of the thief she hit first. '' oh it was great until these lot came around the corner.'' Ahsoka lowered herself to the man. '' you see you were outmatched even before you began. We just played along and waited for reinforcements.'' Ahsoka looked at her blasters. '' you don't mind if I take them back do you?''
The thief deseeded that humor was the best policy now so he said. '' would the answer make any difference?'' both Ahsoka and Barriss chuckled. And Ahsoka answered amused '' no I guess not.'' She turned to rex. '' rex get kix here. I hit them a little harder than intended.'' The old lady came through the door still a little shaking. '' thank you Jedi. H-here a gift. You wanted to buy this before the robbery. I think it's only fair if I give this as a reward.''
Barriss shook her head. '' no. no that's not needed. Besides your shop is a mess because of us.'' The woman shook her head as shoved the earrings in Barriss her hands. '' nonsense. Besides it would have been worse if you two havened been there. And I've an insurance so I will get most of the money back.'' Barriss sighed and accepted the gift. But only because she saw Ahsoka using the force to place the right amount of credits in the cash register.
Anakin chuckled. '' you're really attract danger don't you Ahsoka.'' Ahsoka nodded with a smirk. '' yea well life would be boring without it. Right Skyguy?'' ''you called it snips. Now let's get going before the press arrives.'' They were about to move out when they heard someone calling them. Ahsoka sighed. '' to late they're already here.''
Barriss frown. '' what do you guys have against them?'' Anakin coughed. '' you'll find out soon enough.'' The reporter finally caught up. '' hi I am Kelly Carsen from CHN. Could any of you explain what happened.'' Ahsoka put up a fake smile.'' Well as you can see there was a robbery. The robbers took a hostage. Me and Barriss here played along. To ensure that the woman would be safe. Once reinforcements arrived and we saw that the old lady was save we grabbed our chance and attacked.''
'' are there any wounded?'' Anakin shook his head. ''No there was only one hostage. It is my sad duty however to report that 3 of the 8 died.'' The reporter frown. '' who killed them?'' Ahsoka spoke before Barriss could. '' sadly I did. I wish that it could have been avoided. But sadly it wasn't.'' the reporter nodded and turned to Barriss. '' you were there to right?'' '' yes.'' Barriss replied. '' do you think that violence was unavoidable. '' Barriss nodded. '' yes they slabbed an punched me. They would have killed me if Ahsoka didn't step in she's a real hero.''
A second reporter made his way. He immediately turned '' dave ficas. GCNN. Talking about heroism. Rumors has it that you are the one who took down grievous all on your own. Are those rumors true?'' Ahsoka looked to Anakin who nodded.'' Yes it is true. I did defeat grievous. But my victory came at a cost. As count Dooku cut off my leg and disabled my arm. He would have killed me if it wasn't for Anakin. He saved me at the very last second.''
The reporters looked surprised. '' so your saying that you fought both Dooku and grievous?'' '' yes she fought them both at the same time.'' The reporters turned to Anakin. '' you must be a very proud master then.'' Anakin smiled.'' More like a very worried one. But yes I'm very proud. Sometimes I forget how strong she really is.''
'' yes I can understand that. But you brought in Dooku. Many say that he deserves to die for what he did. What do you think of that?'' Anakin thought for a second. What did he think of it?'' honestly if you asked me the question three days ago than I would have agreed. However I don't know if I do now.''
''What do you mean? He committed horrible crimes during this war.'' Anakin nodded. '' yes although just like us he was deceived by a Sith called darth Sidious. Although I'm not really allowed to tell this I will do it. Dooku was not in charge he was simply the face of the man who really was Darth Sidious.''
'' you said that he was deceived just like us? But how were we deceived.'' Anakin sighed. He truly believed that the public deserved the truth. He looked to Barriss and Ahsoka who were both nodding. '' to tell the people the truth. This whole war was a hoax. A hoax to destroy the Jedi and the public opinion of the Jedi. Chancellor palpateen was darth Sidious. He controlled both sides of the war. The clones were breath to betray the republic against their own will. We are currently trying to discover how. Dooku did tell us however that in order to keep his cover the clones were made loyal to the chancellor not Sidious himself.''
The news reporters were flabbergasted. '' but do the Jedi believe the word of a traitor.'' Anakin nodded. '' we have no reason not to. Yes Dooku betrayed the republic but only on his masters command. His master betrayed him. So he has no reason to remain loyal and to lie. So as long as the new chancellor isn't a traitor also the clones wont betray the republic.''
'' you say that palpetine was Sidious how do you know?'' Anakin sighed. '' I was a close friend of him once. He confessed it himself. Onboard of the invisible hand. It was a setup to draw me to the dark side and make me his asset.'' The reporters nodded. '' well with both grievous and Dooku captured and Sidious death. The war should end. But instead the war is heating up why?''
''wrong.'' Said Ahsoka '' Sidious never died. He escaped and turned the separatist in to the sixth Sith empire. We try to defeat him as soon as possible but. It might have been too late. The puppet show is over. Now the real war starts.''
'' any way back to a happier topic. The new chancellor has just been announced. It is senator bail organa. What do the Jedi think of it?'' Anakin frown. '' honestly I can't answer. This is the first time I heard this. But I know bail personal. He is a good man I have full trust in his ability to lead the republic and end the corruption. Anyway I've to go. We need to turn these guys in.. and I'll probably get a scolding for telling government secrets. Form what I think that the people deserve to know.''
Anakin Ahsoka and Barriss left for the temple. '' well that was a great day Ahsoka. You were right after all.'' Ahsoka laughed.'' See I told you it wasn't that bad. Anyway let's get back home. We have to dress for tonight.''