If not for Ahsoka, there would be a bloodshed. Everyone was ready to tear Rakhesh apart. For Kanan. For Ezra. For all those people who he has murdered. They couldn't understand why one of the leaders of the Rebellion protects Imperialist. But Commander Tano was stubborn. She covered her friend with her own body.
"What is he doing here?!"
"Why did you bring him here?!"
"Are you crazy, Ahsoka?!"
"His buddies will be here soon!"
"I'm so glad that you've brought them here, Ash," sighed Rakhesh alias Inquisitor. His sarcasm pricked up in ears.
"Rak, shut up," snapped Ahsoka. "He's okay, guys. I can explain that"
"Now" growled Zeb. "Or we'll throw him overboard"
Inquisitor Rakhesh Thanos was Ahsoka's most important spy in Empire's ranks. He managed to survive the fall and get out from Mustafar, though not unscathed. On his left cheek was burned scar. Bacta reduced its size and saved the remnants of his beauty, but his face was disfigured for life.
"It's shame you hadn't burned down" spat Sabine giving him a scowl.
"I missed too, Miss Wren," growled Rakhesh. "I still remember your lovely paintings"
"That's enough!" Ahsoka stood between them "If I say Rkhesh stays here, he will. You better get used to it"
Days became longer. Every moment quarrels broke out, and Ahsoka somehow tried to control the situation. But what to do? Ghost's crew didn't like Rakhesh. Rakhesh didn't like them. There was any chance for compromise.
One night Zeb sneaked into the kitchen. He had to drink some water, or his mouth will dry as ash. Luckily he was ace of stealth, thanks to his specific feet. But in the kitchen was also Ahsoka. Zeb quickly retreated; he did not want to expose her.
"Relax, Zeb, I don't bite," giggled Togruta. Garazeb cautiously peered from the corridor. Ahsoka smiled encouragingly so he came in.
"I'm sorry. I'm not used to so small because of the water," sighed Lasat "And Baldy on board..."
"I know what Rakhesh did" she interrupted, "I assure you, He's not proud of it. But it was part of his role"
"So he's a convincing actor," Zeb snorted, "You know what he was doing?!"
"Had to look into some imperial documents, you would noticing that the Jedi and children of the Force, which Rak has caught, have fled later," Ahsoka said calmly, "And his master gave him further suffering. Rakhesh suffered a lot in his life, just like every one of us"
"Are you and he...? Well, you know," Zeb cocked his head. The way in which Ahsoka said about Pau'an was... disturbing.
"No, of course not," Ahsoka laughed. She knew what Orrelios meant. "He's my friend. I like him, but without exaggeration. Besides, he is 456!"
"Oh, shit. He looks younger," Zeb had his head. Suddenly there was a horrible scream and then the power went wrong in whole walking base.
