Ahsoka woke late the next morning. After her desperately needed sleep, she felt much more at home in her own skin. She could still feel the lightning in her mind, but it was less of a threat now that she was well-rested.

For the second time in two days, she decided that a morning meditation would be a good idea. Hopefully the Force would give her some insight into what had happened yesterday. Ahsoka sank into the currents of the Force, her training bond with Anakin a warm light in her mind while her bond with Mjolnir was a live wire.

She let her mind drift through the Force and down her bond with Mjolnir until she brushed up against the consciousness of the hammer. It was immense, ancient and powerful, fierce but kind.

Hello, Ahsoka tentatively sent out.

Mjolnir sent a gentle pulse of acknowledgement back.

What happened yesterday?

Your mortal called upon the full power of the Goddess of Thunder, Mjolnir boomed. That is what he received.

Ahsoka winced mentally. Is there any way you could be quieter?

Apologies, young one. I have been stifling my presence so as not to affect your development, but it is difficult for one as old as I.

Is there any way to make it easier? Ahsoka asked.

Unless you know of any more gods, then no, Mjolnir replied. We must stop speaking now, or it could be deleterious.

Ahsoka's head began to pound, disturbing her meditation. She blinked then flinched against the light pouring into her room.

A soft knock on her door echoed in her head.

"Ahsoka, are you awake?" Anakin asked through the door.

"Yeah, Skyguy, I'm up," Ahsoka said absently, her mind still caught on Mjolnir's words. Why would more gods make it easier for her to wield the full might of her godhood? Maybe it was like using the Force in tandem with other Jedi- they were stronger together than they were individually, and it was less of a strain to do more complex things. If so, would it be possible to create more gods?

"How are you feeling?"

"I've got a headache," Ahsoka answered.

"Alright, well, I left breakfast for you on the table. The Council is going to meet with you this afternoon. I'll be in the training salle if you need me," Anakin said.

A smile flickered across her face at Anakin's kindness before Ahsoka sank back into meditation, contemplating the implications of what Mjolnir had told her.

0o0o0

Anakin was nowhere to be found when it was time for Ahsoka to meet with the Council, so she went in alone. Well, not completely alone; Mjolnir was with her.

Only a few members of the Council were present. Master Windu and Master Yoda were there, of course, as was Master Obi-Wan. Master Ti, Master Gallia, and Master Mundi were present on holocomms. Master Plo had been deployed shortly after her return to the Temple.

There was something off about Master Obi-Wan. He seemed to be surrounded by a faint aura of light, with tiny streams of it constantly pouring in from outside sources. She didn't have time to do more than note the oddity before she needed to acknowledge the Council.

Ahsoka bowed to the Council members when she reached the center of the room, setting Mjolnir down on the floor before she did so.

"Greetings, Padawan Tano," Master Windu said. "Master Kenobi tells us you have found an artifact of questionable nature."

"Yes, Master Windu, I found Mjolnir on the moon that the Trandoshans left me on," Ahsoka replied.

"Could you describe how you came to possess the artifact?" Master Windu asked.

Ahsoka described how she first found Mjolnir, as well as the vision she had had of Thor. Several of the Council members exchanged concerned glances, but Ahsoka was not skilled enough with the Force to be able to detect any of their feelings.

"What I'm most concerned about, Masters, is the summoning," Master Obi-Wan said, leaning forward in his chair. "Knight Skywalker summoned Ahsoka in what was clearly a joke, and yet it worked. However, Ahsoka wasn't herself."

"What do you mean by that?" Master Ti asked.

"I'm not really sure how to describe it beyond that," Obi-Wan glanced over at Ahsoka. "She seemed to not recognize us, and, after Knight Skywalker admitted that he had only called upon her out of curiosity, she threatened him."

"It wasn't a threat," Ahsoka broke in.

"What do you mean by that, Padawan Tano," Master Gallia asked, narrowing her eyes in rebuke.

Ahsoka thought over her answer for a moment before speaking. "It was a warning. Master Skywalker, well, when I was stuck in the other mentality, he was one of my favored mortals, and I was a little concerned. I felt that if he treated other gods in such a cavalier manner, then they would hurt him."

"Do you understand why we might be concerned about this, Padawan Tano?" Master Mundi asked.

"Yes, Master, but I was able to speak with Mjolnir this morning, and it apologized for pushing the other mentality onto me when I was still too young to have proper resistance," Ahsoka replied.

"Speak with the hammer, you can?" Yoda asked, his ears twitching.

"That was only the second time since I picked it up, but yes."

"Attempt to speak with this Mjolnir, may I?"

Ahsoka sent a questioning probe down her bond with Mjolnir and received nothing but amusement in return. "You can try," she finally said.

Master Yoda closed his eyes and raised his hand towards Mjolnir, his presence in the Force expanding and reaching towards the hammer. Everyone in the room waited with bated breath for several minutes. Ahsoka fought not to fidget, her attention divided between Mjolnir, Master Yoda, and the rest of the Council, with a little left over to worry about Anakin.

Finally, Master Yoda relaxed, and his Force signature faded back to its normal level. "Very old, Mjolnir is, but more than that, I could not determine."

"Is the hammer a threat?" Master Windu asked.

"Believe so, I do not," Master Yoda replied. "But caution, I still advise. Meditate, I must."

"Very well," Master Windu said before turning to Ahsoka. "Padawan Tano, until we know more about the nature of the hammer, you will be suspended from field duty. This is not a punishment; we advise you to use this time to further your training. Is that understood?"

Despite her desire to protest her suspension, Ahsoka nodded.

"Thank you for your time," Master Windu dismissed.

Ahsoka bowed to the Council and left.

A/N: The Council was a lot more chill than I thought they would be. Of course, they had to appear chill in front of the Padawan. Wouldn't do to have her see them freak out.