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Hours passed before Master Plo called a halt to the meditating. They hadn't gotten anything definite, but they were pretty sure on a general direction. Luke was heading to his room, when Ahsoka caught up to him. "I'm not sure going with your buddy's last name is any better than your real one." She teased him, "Han Solo has quite the reputation." Luke chuckled and said "That he does. Tell me, do you think the other council members will accept me with the rest of the info you got on me?" Tapping a finger with each thing she listed, "Blew up the first Death Star after rescuing the Princess, rising to the Commander rank, one of the best pilots in the Rebellion, clean slate on all records, and you had a hand in the Emperor's Death and Anakin's return to the Light. If they need more I got it, but I think they will agree that that is enough. Why?"
"I want to go looking for Alderaan, for Leia. If Senator Organa is still alive I know she will be thrilled. It's why I hadn't heard anything about this I'm sure. They are trying to keep it from Leia until it's a sure thing." Ahsoka looked him over before asking, "There's more isn't there." Luke hesitated to mention his dream, but motioned her into his room before proceeding to tell her about it. He finished with, "I know that it doesn't mean that will happen, the future is always in motion, but I just have a feeling that something is going to go on on that trip and we four are going to be there."
Ahsoka looked at him a long moment before sighing, "I guess it would be too easy if it was just Alderaan and a couple of ships. I'm not saying you're right, in fact I hope you are wrong, but something likely will happen if you have any of your father's luck." Luke chuckled and then asked, "So are you on your way to see the Council?" Ahsoka shook her head and said, "Everyone is worn out from meditating, I'm going to wait until morning. I will try to get them to let you sit in on the meeting once we are done getting you accepted." "Thank you Ahsoka." "You're welcome. I'm going to go to bed, and you should too. The meeting will be early in the morning." "Right."
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Luke awoke early, glad to have made it through the night without another vision or dream and also glad to not be almost drawing his lightsaber on somebody else. He chuckled as he thought of Petna's face the morning before, though he felt bad for startling her, her expression was priceless. After getting changed, he casually strolled towards the Council chambers, not wanting to arrive there to early, but also not wanting to miss anything. He met Ezra about halfway there and the two chatted like old friends on their way to the meeting, though Luke could tell Ezra was still wary of him.
Luke waited outside as the Council discussed him, before Petna came to fetch him. Standing before the Council, Luke listened as Master Plo said, "Ahsoka has convinced us that we can trust you, nothing you have done points to any tendencies towards the dark side, though I'm not sure the same can be said for the other Solo she mentioned. Luke rolled his eyes and, with a spark of merriment in them, said "Why do you think I left off my last name?" The other Jedi chuckled, before Master Nema stated, "Ahsoka requested your attendance in our discussion of Alderaan, so please take a seat and join us."
She motioned at an empty chair beside Ezra, to which he promptly sat down on. He nodded his thanks at Ahsoka, who nodded back before saying, "Masters, we need to assemble a team to go looking for Alderaan. I think it should be not only Masters, but ones from this present group that go." Nema frowned and said, "I'm not sure how good of an idea that is, Ahsoka, Masters are needed to teach and Council members are needed to keep things running smoothly."
"You and Master Plo alone could keep this council running, and Luke and Ezra are both ones who have been taught by singular Jedi, so as long as there is just one Master present somewhere in the galaxy there is hope." Ahsoka responded, and would have continued, but Kanan cut her off and asked, "Who did you have in mind Ahsoka?" "Ezra, Petna, Luke and myself." She replied. Masters Plo and Nema shared a look before Nema asked, "Are you sure that is wise? No offense to Luke, but what you have learned about him isn't a promised assurance that he won't change." "Is it ever?" asked Ezra, "I mean look what everyone thought of Anakin Skywalker and what he became."
Everyone missed the looks that passed across Luke and Ahsoka's faces at the mention of Anakin, both feeling a bit sad that he was remembered that way. "I will fix that." Luke thought to himself. Nema nodded, acquiescing to Ezra's statement. Kanan grunted and said, "I won't ask why I'm not included…" "Why I didn't think you would want to be gone from Hera for so long." Ahsoka interrupted, batting her eyes in mock surprise. Kanan ignored her as he continued, "But I think if Ahsoka is comfortable with him, and the others want to go, then the team works for me."
Ezra and Petna nodded, showing that they were fine with traveling with Luke. Plo and Nema shared a look once again before Master Plo said, "Very well. If you hurry you can leave by mid-day and be on your way. Pick any ship you wish to and stock up on supplies, be sure to top them off at the last inhabited planet you pass." "Yes Master." Ahsoka replied, taking charge as the eldest in the group. The Council meeting broke up shortly after that, everyone that was going on the mission hurrying to prepare to leave.
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As Luke walked towards the ship that they would be using, a ship Ahsoka said she had salvaged that had once belong to his father, he saw Ezra discussing something with Ahsoka while a girl dressed in Mandalorian armor stood by. Petna stood off to the side, so Luke slid up to her and asked, "What's going on?" She started, so involved in the discussion she hadn't noticed Luke's arrival, R2 rolling up as well. "Ezra is trying to get Ahsoka to let Sabine join us." When she didn't elaborate further, Luke asked, "Any reason why she shouldn't?"
"Ezra can get a bit… distracted around Sabine." Petna replied. "Seems like it would be a good learning opportunity then if she was along." Unknown to Luke, Ahsoka overheard the last part of the conversation and stopped mid-sentence and said, "You're right Luke. How will Ezra learn not to let her be a distraction if she isn't around? Sabine, you are welcome to join us." "Great, because this ship could really use some redecorating. Maybe I will recreate my painting from Ezra and Zeb's room on the Ghost."
"Umm maybe you shouldn't come along after all Sabine… Sabine… Sabine!" Ezra chased after the Mandalorian, who was laughing as she pulled out some spray paint and disappeared onto the ship. Ahsoka groaned and said, "Good thing Anakin isn't around to see what she is about to do to his ship. Come on you three, we better stop those two from doing anything major." With that she walked into the ship, followed by Luke, Petna and R2. It would be a bit crowded, but Ahsoka assured him the craft was pretty reliable. Luke couldn't wait to begin this adventure!
