A sleek cargo ship sped through space and entered Coruscant's atmosphere. A lone figure in a Jedi cloak sat by the window, away from the other passengers and the Clone soldier that guarded the door. She gazed out at the clouds, then the towering skyscrapers as they gleamed in the sunlight.
The ship landed on a cargo dock, and the Jedi mingled in the crowd, blending in. She then rented a speeder and sped off through traffic, the wind whipping her cloak and her hood back to reveal her tattooed skin and montrails.
The sun was just setting over the Coruscant skyline, and as Ahsoka watched, the last rays of sunlight pierced the sky, then vanished into the musky horizon. The sky, red like the innocent Jedi blood that had been spilled, burned like fire over the city skyscrapers. Soon, the Jedi Temple came into view.
Ahsoka gasped. The Temple was destroyed and burned, and she knew it would be no use to go there now. Her blue eyes burned with passion, but she controlled herself as she sped right past the Temple and on through the city.
The Republic was officially destroyed. The Empire now ruled the galaxy, under Chancellor Palpatine - Emperor Palpatine. Ahsoka's only allies were those she could really trust, those that had never been completely affiliated with the Republic. She was no longer tied to the government - she was an outlaw.
Ahsoka pressed a button on her communicator. The light flashed, then a voice came on: "This is Lighty."
"This is Snips," Ahsoka answered.
"Thank the stars!" the voice exclaimed. "You're alive! Is the plan still on?"
"Yeah," Ahsoka replied, her eyes fierce. "It's still on."
Nari Vao was Ahsoka's new friend that she had made on a trip in the Outer Rim. She was a smuggler who had helped her, Master Skywalker and Master Kenobi when their starship ran out of fuel. They had been transporting a young bounty hunter who had escaped the prison, and she had helped them get rid of some pirates as well before bringing them back to Coruscant.
"Nari, get your speeder and meet me there," Ahsoka said.
"Sure thing, and be careful," Nari replied.
Speeding through the traffic of Coruscant, Ahsoka finally saw the lone dome of the Coruscant Prison up ahead. Tiny lights by the entrance glowed white, showing some Clones standing watch. Ahsoka pulled her hood over her head and tied a scarf around her mouth and nose, leaving only her eyes uncovered. Then, crouching on the seat of the speeder, she steered it directly in a crash course towards the large entry door to the Prison. Seconds before impact, she leaped from the speeder using the Force, watching as the explosion sent guards and debris flying, then landed lightly on the roof of the Prison. Fire and burning rock were everywhere, and guards shouted as they tried to figure out what had happened. While the guards were distracted, Ahsoka climbed down the side of the roof and clung to a wall, where she opened a vent door and slipped inside.
The vent tilted downward, and Ahsoka slid through the narrow metal shaft until it levelled out. She then crawled through silently, listening as guards ran past to put out the fire. She kept crawling until she found a vent covering in a quiet hallway. She opened it and rolled out, replacing it silently, then oriented herself and made her way stealthily down the hall.
Ahsoka quietly moved through the shadows, hiding from the guards that were running past her. She had been in these very halls as a respected Jedi, but now she was breaking in, hiding from the very soldiers that had once been under her command. It wasn't very long before she reached the door that led to the cells, but there were two guards standing on either side. Hiding behind a crevice in the wall, Ahsoka Force pulled one to her and punched him in the face, knocking him out. The other guard raised his gun, but before he could shoot, she had jumped up and grabbed the top of the door, swinging forward to kick him right in the chest. The guard flew backward through the door, which had opened automatically, and fell onto the platform inside. Ahsoka followed the momentum of her kick and leaped forward through the door, landing in a crouch on the platform.
She was in the huge cell room, with the floor and ceiling extending indefinitely. There were no walkways, only hovering platforms. The cells lined the walls and kept going down endlessly.
A couple guards stood in front of her, turning from their post in surprise. Ahsoka swung her leg around, knocking one off his feet, then Force pushed the other into the wall. She then went to the computer and pressed a few buttons.
All of the cell doors suddenly disappeared, and walkways sprung out of the walls. A giant platform extended itself into the center of the room, the walkways connecting to it. Some prisoners looked at each other, hesitating. Then, with a roar, the prisoners poured out of their cells and onto the walkways, making their way up to the platform. Clones rushed into the room from other doors, desperately trying to shoot some of the prisoners, but they only fought back, punching the Clones and stealing their guns. The room erupted into chaos, and Ahsoka leaped across the room, dodging flying fists and laser shots.
Ahsoka reached a lone cell and peered inside. A single figure stood in a combat stance, ready to attack, but then hesitated. He had tan skin, curly dark hair, and piercing dark brown eyes, which were momentarily confused. Ahsoka leaned on the side of the cell door and pulled her scarf down. "Hey, flyboy."
"A-Ahsoka?" Boba Fett exclaimed in surprise. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Getting you out." She grabbed Boba's hand and sped back towards the door. Once they had reached the computer again, Ahsoka looked down at the massive platform, now swarming with prisoners. She pressed more buttons to seal off the doors, preventing any more Clones from rushing in.
"Take care of the Clones, then quiet down," Ahsoka yelled. The prisoners knocked the soldiers out, some still growling, then looked around, unsure of what to do. Ahsoka removed her hood and scarf, standing where everyone could see her. Boba stood behind her, listening.
"Since you all have been in this lovely establishment for so long, you've had no contact with the outside world. So, I'm going to fill you in." Ahsoka took a breath, then yelled loudly: "The Republic is no more!"
Gasps rose from the prisoners, and they began to talk to each other. Boba's eyes widened, and Ahsoka continued.
"It seems that Chancellor Palpatine is actually a Sith Lord, and he's taken over the Republic and turned it into his own Empire. You are now being ruled over by the Imperial Senate and an oppressive Emperor!" The prisoners began to get even louder, and Ahsoka tried to calm them down. "The soldiers of the Empire will do everything they can to take away your rights as people. They will impose laws and terrorize the innocent civilians of the galaxy. They will try to take away your individual freedom, and without hesitation. Will you let them?"
The crowd of prisoners responded with a thunderous roar. When the noise had died down, Ahsoka continued again.
"We have to do everything we can to fight this evil Emperor. We have to stand together to defeat this oppressive Empire. But, be cautious, friends. If you go rampaging through the city, you will only attract attention from the Empire. The soldiers will be looking for you, so go and hide in remote territories to avoid being caught. Do everything you can to defeat this evil. There are speeders waiting outside. May the Force be with you!" With that, Ahsoka took a bow, then pressed a button on the computer. A platform raised itself from the floor, connecting the lower one where the prisoners were standing to the doorway. Ahsoka grabbed Boba's arm and sped out the door, followed by a roaring wave of prisoners.
The crowd rushed towards the main entrance of the prison, taking care of any guards that tried to shoot them down. Ahsoka and Boba burst out the front door, the mob of prisoners behind them in a fury of gun shots and punches. Outside, some guards started to shoot into the crowd, making the prisoners rush forward to overwhelm them. All along the edge of the landing platform outside, speeders were lined up and ready for the prisoners to take.
Ahsoka saw Nari crouched by a small starship, shooting at a guard. Her blond hair reflected the lights from the laser blasts, and after she shot the soldier, she looked up and saw Ahsoka and Boba. Once they had all made it up onto the ramp, Nari ran into the cockpit and pressed some buttons quickly. The ship lifted into the air and sped through the night, blending with traffic.
The ship was small, only one room on the inside with two small storage closets on either side of the entrance. Windows took up the whole front, and a dashboard with flashing lights curved from the front around and halfway on the side walls. Four chairs sat in the front of the room, and the floor was carpeted.
Nari sat back in the pilot's chair, then gave the controls to Ahsoka and ran to embrace Boba. Boba held her tightly, his dark curls falling over her golden hair, then pressed his forehead to hers.
"I was so worried about you," Nari whispered, her blue eyes wide with concern.
Boba sighed. "Can someone explain what exactly has happened?" He led Nari over to the chairs behind Ahsoka, who was in the pilot's seat.
Ahsoka began to explain. "The Jedi Order has been destroyed."
Boba's eyes grew wide with shock. "What? The Jedi?"
"Yes. The Chancellor was going to be arrested, but he fought back as a Sith Lord, but he survived. Many Jedi across the galaxy have been killed." Ahsoka gazed out ahead of her as the city lights zoomed by. "The Republic has now been turned into an Empire under Emperor Palpatine."
Boba was quiet, then said, "What are you going to do?"
Ahsoka's eyes burned with fire. "I'm going to start a rebellion."
