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Chapter 9
It was a week after Ahsoka passed her last trial and Barriss returned. She now stood in the training room overseeing a training session on request of master mundi what she didn't know was that Anakin was tasked with watching her. The council wanted to know how close she was to becoming a Jedi knight. Yes she finished all the trials and she is the youngest ever to do so with her 16 years of age. The norm before the war was that Padawan's became Padawan's at that age. Still these were not normal times. Anakin's remaining job was to see if she was mature enough to become a knight. Anakin knew she wasn't yea sure the war forced her to grow up fast. But the day after mortis she became slightly lose. And even immature. He understood why though
Ahsoka calling out drew back his attention. '' Katooni halt!'' Katooni lowered her as Ahsoka walked up to her. '' Katooni when you kick you mustn't just swing your feet. You need to use your footwork as well. When you swing it is flat and with that in your motion you lock your ankles. It may not now but it can cause serious damage later on. Especially with a round kick.'' She decided demonstrated. '' everyone listen up! This is important!'' she roared and the sound of kicks against kicking cushions stopped. Once she had the full attention of everyone she went in to ready stance.
'' now when you want to do a good round house kick it's important to set your foot at the direction you want to kick.'' She placed her foot in a slight angle. '' next when you sweep your leg up you need to let it swing don't put too much power in it. The momentum should be enough.'' Ahsoka swung her leg and made a kick Katooni frown. '' but I did that Padawan Tano.'' Ahsoka chuckled. '' yes but what you didn't do was turning at the ball of your feet. When you do this the kick gains more momentum and thus more power. Also your feet turns with your kick. Keeping it from overstretching or locking itself.'' As she kicked in the air there was a sweeping sound. Even to she did it slowly. It was then that she noticed Anakin. '' master could you take a kicking pad?''
Anakin nodded and grabbed the pad he held the round pad stretched out with both hands. '' what I just did was in slow-motion. However if you train hard enough you could do it as good as I do.'' She said as she slightly adjusted the height. '' and it doesn't require much training. It's mostly remembering. '' she finished. Then she made the kick. Not even a second later there was a sweep followed by a thunderous bang. Some younglings flinched from the sound. But that was the only evidence that she even kicked. That and Anakin slowly bringing his hands back to position. Ahsoka re positioned a little again and raised three fingers.
Anakin nodded. '' and if you really put training in it this should also become easy. She again kicked but this time three times in rapping succession. Every kick Anakin stepped back one step. Every bang as loud as the first. She then nodded to Anakin in thanks who pulled the pad from his hands. And gave it to Ahsoka. '' this kick might be easy to learn but it can be very devastating. I managed to knock out a trandosian with one kick using this. However before you can do that. You need to focus on the basics. So everyone. I want all of you to do thirty more kicks and after that…'' she turned to the crono seeing that it was almost time.'' the class is dismissed. '' this earned her a round of yes's. And then the younglings continued their final exercise
Once they were all done they were allowed to leave. However Ahsoka called one youngling back. ''petro could you come over here for a minute? I need to talk to you.'' Petro looked curious and walked back to Ahsoka. '' yes Padawan Tano? Is something wrong?'' Ahsoka sighed and knelled to eye height. '' petro why weren't you following the exercise.'' petro blinked. '' what? But I was.'' He said defensive. '' petro I might be new but I am not blind. I know you weren't following the exercise I saw your kicks. They were more than just basic roundhouse kicks.''
Petro looked down. Knowing he got caught. '' yea I know. But the basics are so boring. I already know them.'' Ahsoka chuckled and rubbed his hair. '' I know but it is important to maintain. If you slack off on the basics, you're fighting capabilities will eventually deteriorate. Resulting in injuries or possibly death. '' hearing this shocked petro. '' oh…. I didn't know that.'' He mumbled. Causing Ahsoka to smile at him. '' I know. That's why I'm telling you this.'' She said comfortingly. '' so next time when your told to exercise on the basics, what will you do?'' Petro looked down. '' follow the instructions and exercise the basics…'' petro said. Ahsoka nodded approvingly. '' good. Now run along your friends are probably waiting.'' Ahsoka stood up again as petro ran out of the door.
Anakin walked closer and threw her a bottle of water. '' you handled that very well.'' He commented as Ahsoka drank the bottle. '' I just did what I could. Petro might seem like a though student. But in reality he just seeks a challenge because he is a fast learner. What he forgets to it to maintain his basics.'' Anakin chuckled. '' sound's rich coming from you.'' '' that's how I know that it's true. And as if you were any better in that regard.'' She replied '' I was.'' He said. On witch Ahsoka laughed. '' HA! As if! Shall I go ask Obiwan?'' Anakin grunted. He lost this round. '' okay fine you win. Still though. You did a great job with that kid.'' Ahsoka handed him the bottle back. '' thanks skyguy.'' With that they departed for their quarters.
When they arrived Ahsoka decided to change her clothing, in to something casual but a little neater than the training suite she was wearing. She was going to visit Barriss one last time before she was to be released from the halls. Being braindead for a few days certainly took a toll on her body. And now she needed to rehabilitate that project was almost at an end now. When she left her room Anakin whistled. '' pffew look at you. Going to visit Barriss again?'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yes just one more time before she's released from the halls later today.'' Anakin nodded. '' just make sure to be back before dinner. I want to discuss the upcoming mission with you.''
Ahsoka tensed slightly but nodded. Then left out the door. Anakin shook his head this whole Shilli thing still ate at her he knew that. Honestly hearing the horrors still angered him as well. It discussed him to think that he once considered that monster a close friend. Well that was over he'd kill that old fool. He decided it was time to give the council his report on Ahsoka. He walked through the halls of the temple despite the looming war and the horrible reports incoming from all over the galaxy thigs for the first time he could remember finally felt truly peaceful.
He knocked on the door of the council chamber when he finally reached it. '' enter you may.'' Yoda's voice came through Anakin walked it '' greetings master's I came to debrief you on Ahsoka.'' Windu narrowed his eyes. Then smiled slightly. Yoda noticed it too. '' lighter you seem to be young Skywalker. But go on with the report. '' Anakin smiled. '' well from what I could see Ahsoka is an excellent teacher. Especially because she adores children. She decided to teach the basics of martial art with today's theme the round house kick. I have to inform that youngling petro didn't seem happy whit this decision and decided to follow his own plans. Ahsoka seemed to notice it but decided to take him apart after the lesson instead of scolding him in front of the class. When I asked her about this decision. She said that Petro was a fast learning boy but she felt that scolding him in front of everyone would work against her goal. She carefully explained to youngling petro why she made them redo the basics again and why it's important to maintain them. She felt like that adopting the understanding approach was the best course of action, and it seemed to work.''
He took a breath. '' further more. When youngling Katooni failed to do the exercise correctly she demonstrated to the whole class how it was to be done correctly. And explained for those who already did why it was important. Throughout the lesson she kept her calm and managed to answer all questions. She also handled the corrections in a subtle manner. I recorded the whole lesson for the council's review if deemed necessary. '' yoda seemed surprised. '' think that believe you we do not?''
Anakin smirked. '' with all due respect master. She is my Padawan no matter how. My judgement might be bias.'' Yoda nodded. '' to see that in one self. Important that is. Satisfied with your report the council is. '' Yoda drew on the force. Chuckled amused. Then he went back to serious. '' A good teacher, she has become. But more responsibility she still needs, yes? Give her a test we will. A clan to train, we will give. Pass on her experience and knowledge she can. Helps her mature that will. '' Anakin smiled and gave a respectful bow before he walked away. However Yoda called him back
''more to discuss there is.'' Anakin frown. And walked back to the center of the circle '' what do you mean?'' Shaak grunted. '' Shili wasn't the only planet. Repots are coming in from all kind of natural worlds all over the galaxy .and it aren't just the natural worlds. It are the huts too. They too are being slaughtered.'' Anakin sniffed. '' I can't say that they didn't deserve it. But still living under Sidious might be even worse than the huts. What are we going to do about it? We can't just ignore it. But were in no way near ready for another war.''
'' I tent to agree with Skywalker. We are not even close to be ready for war. Sure the new reforms pushed by the senate have helped but it would still take a long time to recover.'' Windu spoke clearly. Shaak looked disapprovingly. '' you can't seriously suggest that we leave them for Sidious to gobble up do you?'' '' well how do you propose to stop him? Shaak he revived the sith order. Stole fifteen percent of our clone forces, took half the GAR officers and has the separatist army. And what do we have? Barely enough Jedi to man the temple. A severely battered clone army. A few hundred thousand droids. Huge depts. And an untrained volunteer militia.'' Mundi spoke quite annoyed.
Shaak picked up on it and said a little frustrated back. '' how should I know?! All I'm saying is that we can't let him gobble up power. Or else we'll never defeat him.'' '' and if we attack now he'll certainly defeat us Shaak!'' mundi shot back again. '' BOTH OF YOU ENOUGH!'' Anakin suddenly spoke before yoda got a chance. '' it's true! both of your view are. And both of you are correct. But there isn't a clear answer at the moment. All we know is that something must happen. So we need to make a plan. And infighting won't help with that. So stop your bickering and act like real Jedi masters!'' Both masters looked perplexed they didn't expect this from Anakin. Then again he has been studying the light side. Both Windu and yoda looked approving at Anakin. Kit smirked. '' it seems that Tano isn't the only one who did some growing up. Anyway we must think of a plan fast.''
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After a short detour for some delayed lunch Ahsoka finally reached the halls of healing. Ahsoka knocked on the door and walked in to Barriss her chamber. ''Hello Barriss. How was your morning?'' She asked excited. Barriss immediately noticed something different about her lover.'' Pretty much the same as the rest of the week. Wake up, watch hollo, have breakfast and then some training. And you?'' Ahsoka's grin grew wider.'' I had younglings to train it felt so good to do. I finally managed to get my mind off the mission.'' She said as she walked to Barriss and gave her a peck. '' hmm that's good to hear.''
Ahsoka pulled back to walk to the coffee machine. '' want some coffee? I haven't had any yet.'' '' sure the usual.'' It took a minute before Ahsoka came back with two steaming cups. Barriss was about to take the cup handed to her. But an evil cog twisted in Ahsoka's mind and pulled it back. '' nope I first want something, as thanks for bringing you coffee.'' Ahsoka said with a grin. She then proceeded to Bend over. Barriss sighed and rolled her eyes before she moved in and gave Ahsoka a deep kiss. After a few second they pulled back. Ahsoka had a big smile on her face. Barriss shook her head as she took her coffee.
'' do you really need to steal a kiss every chance you get?'' Ahsoka chuckled. '' aww come one it isn't as if you dislike it.'' Barriss sighed. '' no that's true.'' '' see. But anyway. Yes I have to. I mean you died on me. I'll take what I can now, before I lose you again!'' Ahsoka blushed as she took a sip. Her mini rand had embarrassed her. Barriss picked up on it. '' so that's it. You're afraid to lose me again?'' Ahsoka nodded. '' why are you embarrassed of that? There is nothing wrong with it. When I saw you charging at those five Sith. The first thing that came in to my mind was the image of you after your fight with grievous and Dooku. I'd feared that the same would happen and that fear paralyzed me.''
Ahsoka understood what Barriss tried to say. She placed her cup on the desk next to the bed and hugged Barriss. It startled Barriss somewhat. '' A-Ahsoka my coffee. Watch it.'' In response Ahsoka released her slightly so Barriss could put her coffee away as well. Suddenly Ahsoka started to chuckle. '' what?'' asked Barriss confused. '' well I just realized I'm no longer the only one who died.'' She rested her head on Barriss her shoulder. Suddenly her fatigue started to beak trough. '' Ahsoka?'' Barriss questioned. '' hmmm'' Ahsoka answered lazily. '' you haven't been sleeping well lately, have you?'' Ahsoka bit her lip. '' ehmm…'' '' I thought so. So tell me why? Is it because I'm here or something else?''
Ahsoka grunted. '' no it's something else.'' She looked aside avoiding Barriss her gaze. Barriss noticed that Ahsoka tried to doge the question. '' Ahsoka your dodging the question whit vague answers. Is it because Shili is still playing in your mind?'' Ahsoka sighed. She was almost asleep so Barriss didn't even expect an answer. She knew that if a healer would enter now there would be questions. But at the same time she couldn't bring herself to wake her lover up. She would just have to say that Ahsoka pushed herself to hard again. It wasn't an uncommon thing to happen anyway. And from a certain point of view it was truthful.
Not even two minutes had passed before luminaria entered. She was just released herself 3 days ago. And now came to visit her daughter. She looked shocked as she saw Ahsoka. Laying in the bed and half on top Barriss sleeping soundly. '' ehm Barriss why is she in your bed like that?'' Barriss gulped lying to her mother was a little harder but she had to try it. '' well apparently she has pushed herself to far again. She's really concerned for her people's safety. ''
Luminaria nodded. But didn't buy her daughters obvious lie. Still she had no actual proof of her suspicions. Ahsoka truly was known to stress herself hard when she was worried about some situation. Also if she were to tell the council of her suspicions, and they were proven to be true. She might lose Barriss. Then she had no way of protecting her daughter. No she knew what she had to do. She had to slowly break her daughter's friendship with Ahsoka. Barriss might not like it but it was for her own wellbeing.
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I was on the ground sitting beside my master. While he was reading the reports of the empires victory's in the hutt regions he sipped on his mug of tea. He laughed loudly as he read out the enemy casualty's. I should be happy. The empire is clearly winning but somehow I no longer am. I shifted uncomfortably. Ever sins my master regained his flesh body. He's used me and tortured me on a daily basis. Worst thing is he didn't even care if it was in front of a crowd. He loved humiliating me at every turn. I didn't noticed that he was looking at me.
At least not until I felt my throat tighten. '' it would be wise to get that scowl of your face slave. You are mine now and you will obey if not you'll die and I'll let a thousand men rape your corps before we dump your lifeless body somewhere in space. So it would be really wise to remember your place. Witch is?'' He was right. I was nothing more than a slave now. I wore the collar I had the chips and was registered as one in the imperial database. He stripped me of my freedom and dignity. And now I was only allowed to live by his mercy. As he often liked to remind me of it.
'' at your feet my master. It is my duty to serve and pleasure you at your command. I will only live by your grace and continue to live like that until my usefulness comes to an end.'' Hate scourged trough me as I said those words. He suddenly slabbed so hard I could feel something tear. I spat out some blood and didn't even bother to look up. I messed up I knew that he sensed my deep seeded hatred for him. And now I would be in for one hell of a beating just like always. Truth to be told I was still covered under wounds from the last one. And my whole body was still sore from it
He stood up and pulled the chain attached to my collar. He made sure to do it roughly. He brought me to the torture chamber again and strapped me in. one of his droids held his electro staff. But grievous shoved it away. '' no this won't do this time. You will require a heavier punishment this time. '' he drew out one of his lightsabers. He turned down his lightsaber until it no longer would cut my flesh. But it would still leave terrible burns.
He kept slamming it in to me I did my best to not give in but it proved impossible as I cried out in pain. My whole body felt as if it was being cooked alive. He then proceeded to rip my clothing. At least if you could call it clothing off. He made sure to force punch me in the gut too before he walked away to grab a whip. I gulped as I saw it. Grievous seemed to kick on it as he grinned. He prepared to lash out with it but on the last second he stopped. I thought that maybe he would let me off easy. Well hopped was more accurate but that hope was short lived as he shocked me whit his new favorite weapon. Sith lightning. It tore its way through my muscles.
The pain it was so hot. it felt as if it burned me alive. I cried in agony begging him to stop, pleading him. I told him things like '' I will listen. I will listen master. I-I'll be a good slave!'' I finally cried out after a few dozen seconds. The pain ceased and slowly my body tried to recover. My breath was ragged. I hung my head trying to get some air I heard grievous laughing. '' My. My. Your truly are helpless, aren't you?'' I wanted to fight. But I couldn't. I just couldn't any longer. Maybe he was right. Maybe this was my faith. Maybe I was mend to be a slave after all.
Now I think of it. I couldn't even hold out a week before feeling like no longer can fight. '' yes master. I am Asuna your helpless slave. I do not deserve freedom. I am too weak for that. My only purpose is to serve.'' I hung my head even deeper. '' oh really? And what if I want your body to serve me?'' he groped my breast. It made me whimper from pain and shame. '' my master owns me. My master owns this body. My master can do whit this body as he pleases.'' Grievous grinned. '' I see. So you finally accepted your position then?'' I gulped. '' y-yes master.'' I wanted to cry, shout anything I could. but it would be of no use grievous was more powerful than I am. In both physical and the force. Not just that. But he also had his private army too.
With cooperating I hoped that he would stop torturing me. Or at least a lot less. He grinned and stepped away from me. '' hmm good but you gave in to fast. I wanted you to fight me a little longer. You must be punished for such a weakness.'' With that he started shocking me again. Pain scorched trough my body a second time I bent and moved trying to escape the pain. To no avail because I was bound to the table of course. Slowly I felt my consciousness slip. Then all went black.''
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Ahsoka slowly woke up from her slumber.'' Good evening sweetheart I hope you've slept well.'' Barriss joked. Ahsoka shook her head trying to get the sleep out of her system. But it didn't work really well. Barriss chuckled slightly and moved a little closer then she whispered in her montral. '' Ahsoka wake up. It's already evening.'' Suddenly Ahsoka shot up. '' how late is it?'' was the only thing she said. '' Barriss looked at the crono. ''About 6 in the evening. Why do you ask?'' Panic spread around Ahsoka's face. '' ohh nooo... I'm going to get late.'' She quickly turned to Barriss and gave her a kiss. '' sorry Hun. But I really have to go. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!''
Barriss didn't even have the chance to say bye back before Ahsoka ran out the door. How could she've been so stupid? Oversleeping on her first workday. She could make it on time but she really had to push it. It would be no making up. No time for that. She burst through the door almost running over Anakin who was about to leave their shared quarter.
''WHOA! Watch out snips.'' She didn't even acknowledged him and walked through to her room. She pulled open her closet. And started looking around for something suitable. The moment Anakin entered her room. He saw her. Throwing around all of her clothing. '' Ahsoka?'' she clearly didn't hear him because she kept panicking. He sighed and wondered what got her so stressed out this time.'' Ahsoka? Hello?'' again she ignored him so he walked up to her and turned her around. She yelped in shock. '' calm down. Ahsoka. Really you're always running around like a chicken without a head when you're stressed. So why are you stressed out?''
Ahsoka bid her lip. '' well this is supposed to be my first workday and I'm already running late.'' Anakin remembered she took a job because she wanted to see how an ordinary job worked. He chuckled. '' I see, well how about a black skirt with a black t-shirt? Oh and make sure it doesn't look… well you know.''
He walked out of her room '' oh don't worry about the mess. I'll clean it up after I'm back from bringing you.'' Ahsoka was about to protests but Anakin wouldn't have it. He simply walked away. Ahsoka sighed and threw off her clothing. She sat down and lifted up her leg. She carefully stroke it. Despite being healed and no longer hurting, it was still sensitive and one wrong movement could still hurt. The kick she made earlier today was proof of that. There was still a mark on where Dooku cut it off. She wondered if it would ever heal or if the mark would be permanent.
She stood up and pulled on her clothing and looked in to the mirror. Her hand once again trailed a scar this time it was her right eye. A souvenir grievous gave her after trying to kill her on Ord mantell she knew this one was permanent. She sighed hopefully that wouldn't be a problem today. She exited her room and Anakin stood waiting for her with a smile.'' Ready for your first day at work?'' Ahsoka gulped '' I'm a bit nervous. But I'm confident that I can do it.''
Ahsoka pov
Anakin lead me out the door the walk to the hangar bay was silent. I could sense Anakin's frustration. Earlier this week he and Patme had yet another fallout. The argument started promising but escalated when it reached the point of admitting guild. To be honest I was somewhat disappointed with Patme this was the moment to speak her mind but instead she chose to blame instead. Well it isn't as if my reaction was any better. I swore that Obiwan saw me fleeing to Barriss. I knew it was wrong but still. I hate it when those two are fighting…
Anakin turned to me and spoke.'' I know Ahsoka. I'd rather stop the fighting too. But sometimes it's just not an option.'' Snap! I didn't realize my barriers were down. I didn't feel for an emotional conversation at this moment so I simply nodded. I was glad that Anakin got the memo and didn't reply any further. Once we reached the hangar. We took some time to find Anakin's speeder. When we found it we flew in to the evening sky. Seeing that we lost some time by looking for his speeder. Anakin decided to fly above the traffic lanes. Using his military clearance.
I rolled my eyes when he said that it was of great importance. In reality he just wanted to fly fast without getting a ticked for speeding. Clearly there was a member of the 501st on the other side when the only response was a chuckle, and a have fun. Due to Anakin being allowed to speed we made it to my working place in only half the normal Anakin time. And that means a quarter of the normal time.
I ran to what I assumed as the staff entrance and knocked on the door. It took a few minutes before a human male opened the door. He had long black hair and a small beard he was long around 2 meters and very… ehmmm… fat? Yea I guess I could call him fat the clones would have called him a big boy he was in his mid-thirties '' ah Ahsoka. Good you're here.'' He spoke in a warm and friendly voice. He simply took my hand and shook it.
He then turned to Anakin. '' ahh you must be her father.'' He extended his hand. I could barely hold my laugh as Anakin shook it and at the same time mumbled '' I'm more like her older brother.'' My boss blinked. '' oh my apologies. Well my name is ivong senry.'' Anakin smiled he didn't get an apology that much or quick. Mostly because of me and Obiwan. '' it's okay. My name is Anakin Skywalker'' my boss his eyes bulged out. '' the hero with no fear…'' he then turned to me. '' but wait a sec. that means that you are…''
Anakin looked sternly at me.'' Ahsoka you didn't tell him that you were my Padawan did you.'' I bit my lip. '' no. but I didn't completely lied. I told him that I worked at the Jedi temple and that I was also required to go on missions sometimes'' my boss didn't look very happy.'' Why did you lie?'' he asked me. I sighed, I feared this outcome. '' because I didn't want to be treated different just because of who I am. I wanted to be treated like any other human being.'' The man nodded. '' I see. Well if you wanted that then you should have told me. '' I bow my head. '' I'm sorry.'' He grinned at me. ''doesn't matter now does it?'' he gestured me to go inside. Once inside he called everyone together. '' everyone please meet your new coworker Ahsoka Tano she will work in the diner. Seeing how it is her first week I hope that you Jenna could help and assist her.'' He pointed to a Cathar female around my own age. He then turned to me.'' So anything to add?'' I knew what that meant. I gulped I really didn't want to do this but if I wanted to keep my job I had to.
''Well I guess some of you could have guessed by hearing my name. But yes I am the Jedi Padawan who defeated grievous. But please don't treat me different because of it. Here I'm just another coworker doing her job.'' There were a few whispers and mumbles. I could hear Anakin chuckle he then spoke up. '' well I have to go snips. Have fun.'' Another round of whispers went by before ivong sent us to work.
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It was quiet in the halls as Asheela walked through them. Her eyes Sith yellow. Despite this she wasn't angry or in pain. Neither did she fear. She was calm and calculated and slightly happy. because today was the day that she would become a Sith apprentice. She'd killed many acolytes' sins the last time that she spoke with Sidious. And he even gave her a letter of approval. Today she would be chosen by a Sith lord or better a Darth, to become a Sith herself. As she walked through the corridors of the imperial palace she was to busy with herself to notice anything. And was quite surprised when she felt someone bump in to her. When she looked down her heart slightly sank. It was a slave. And by the amount of injuries showing trough the complete lack of clothing she could conclude that this was one of grievous his slaves the girl looked up to Asheela and started to shake in fear.
''I-I'm s-s-sorry m-my lady I-I should have watched where I was going…'''she hurriedly scrapped some data chips together. Asheela hated slavery. She might be a Sith but she wasn't morally corrupt. Still there was a power difference so she walked around the girl without talking. Then Asheela heard someone walking in her direction the heavy steps immediately told me who it was. The former kaleesh cyborg now human. Darth grievous. "You!" Asheela heard behind her. She spun around and looked up to the infamous Jedi killer. "Yes my lord." She said with a deep bow hooping to appease him. "You delayed my slave because of your carelessness. You will be punished for that." Suddenly Asheela field her airways tighten she had to do something so she used the force to throw a lamp against his head. Grievous roared in anger. He charged at her before a mound voice snapped him out. "ENOUGH!" Asheela turned around to see the emperors voice Darth Tetanya. Asheela immediately kneeled. "Acolyte Asheela emperor Sidious is getting impatient. What was delaying you?"
"Lord grievous attacked me after his slave walked in to me." Sneered Asheela Tetanya nodded " well what are you waiting for? The emperor is waiting." Asheela rushed up and moved to the throne room. She kneeled before the throne almost kissing the ground. Sidious chuckled "this is humiliating for you isn't it? Being forced to kiss the ground at my feet." It was embarrassing. it frustrated her to bow like this in a Room full of apprentices most of which she could take with ease. "Yes my glorious emperor." Sidious loved this. "It infuriates you doesn't it? To be forced to bow like a dog." This time she simply nodded. '' good keep that anger in mind. Nurture it and it will give you strength…. My new apprentice.''
Sidious could feel the girl's surprise. She wanted to look at him but didn't dared to do so. '' you may look.'' He said. '' a tear of joy fell from the young girls face. '' thank you my emperor I'll promise to become as strong as I can.'' She looked down again as Sidious chuckled. '' good now rise…. Israfil. Train hard become powerful and one day you will be known as Darth Israfil. The lady of the burning worlds.'' Asheela bow deeply. '' thank you my master.'' She hoped that he'd accept her calling him that. '' now your first mission. We need more Kyber crystals for our lightsaber's and other weapons. For that you will lead the raid on ilium. Get as much as you can. Destroy the planet if need be.'' Asheela gulpled. That was an important assignment. '' I will not fail my lord.'' Sidious frown. '' you better not. If so the consequences will be dire.'' Sidious stood up and gave her a black Sith robe. It hat pointy shoulder pats. And Sidious his personal logo in the chain keeping the robe from falling off. After a shot thank you Asheela turned to walk away. It was time to prepare. Tomorrow she would leave for the mission.
When she left the room she passed grievous, who was shocking his slave together with aura. Grievous looked up to Asheela. His eyes went wide when he saw Sidious his personal logo on it. Aura just chuckled. Asheela turned her gaze to grievous. '' I could have killed you… I didn't because I was but an acolyte…. Next time I won't be so forgiving. Now I need soldier for my mission to raid ilium. Make sure I have an army ready tomorrow wrath.'' She could sense grievous his hatred burn but he couldn't do anything else but obey the command.
With that Asheela continued her march to her apartment. Aura had an amused look on her face. '' she's really something. I can't wait to see her separating Skywalkers head from his body. Or to see her strike down that insufferable brad of a Tano.'' With that she left too leaving Asuna alone on the ground shaking with pain. The only thing on her mind was how much she hoped that this hell of an existents would end soon.
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Ahsoka walked in to the door and immediately collapsed on the couch. '' ugh that went horrible!'' she shouted at herself. Anakin chuckled amused. '' aww come on snips it wasn't that bad.'' '' it wasn't that bad? It was terrible. I can't even count the number of times that I screwed up.'' She said unbelieving. '' 43 times.'' Grinned Anakin. '' SEE! 43 TIMES I KNIRFED IT UP! Now they will surely fire me.'' Anakin sat down next to her. '' your over reacting Ahsoka. Just try to do better next week. You're new I'm sure they understand your mistakes.'' Ahsoka sighed '' I just hope so.'' She said frustrated with herself. '' go to bed snips your tired.'' She frown at him but saw that he would throw her in to her room if she didn't listen. She stood up and stormed off to her room she was tired but didn't want to admit it to Anakin.
She pulled off all of her clothing. For some reason she liked sleeping naked. She closed her eyes the second she felt her bed. Five minutes later Anakin poked his head trough the door. Seeing his little sister sleeping fast and soundly. It brought a smile on his face. Before he went to his own room to call it a night. The next morning Ahsoka stood up early. Barriss would be allowed out today she couldn't wait to see her lover outside of the halls again. She quickly dressed up while walking out of her room she looked at the crono on the wall realized that she was way to early, 3 hours to be exact.'' She sighed and went back in to her room to change. If she was going to wait better do a workout she thought. She dressed up in a simple sports bra and sweatpants. Both black. She then grabbed a wooden training sword.
She was going to do some two handed training with one sword. She also used it to build and maintain muscles. She left a note for Anakin stating that she would be in the usual training hall and if not there yet still morning she'd be in the halls of healing. She grabbed her training gloves and ran to the training hall. It was pretty uneventful first she did 5 minutes of warm up then 5 minutes stretching. Followed by another 5 minutes of warmup then she moved up too just some basic strikes and jabs she kept it on the first form this time. Not her favorite, but as she said to petro the other day. It's important to maintain the basics. She did that for an hour speeding up after every chicle. All though she sped up. She made sure she focused on technique rather than strength. yet she made sure that she kept the same strength and grace with every strike and jab. She then moved on the half an hour of martial arts against a punching bag again keeping it to the basics. It was also a great way to let out her frustrations. Even if it wasn't accepted by the Jedi way. It felt good and kept her sane over the years.
Once she had done that she went on to half an hour of pure endurance training. She did this by creating sets of three. First she sprinted to one side of the room. Did 50 push-ups then sprinted back and ran up again. this time she did 40 squat kicks ran back and forward again and did 100 sit up punches. That was one set. In total she did that 10 times in half an hour. She finally moved on to her cooldown exercises. It was cut short however due to her timer going off signaling that she had only one quarter of an hour left to get to the halls. When she walked she felt a sharp pain in her leg. '' dang it I over stimulated it again. '' she cursed herself. It was going to require some healing before it would swell again.
'' oh boy mai is going to be thrilled again. Still remember her last scolding. I'm almost curious whit what she'll come up this time.'' She joked to herself after she limped to the halls of healing once she reached Ticarty office she knocked on the door. It slid open and Ahsoka limped in. '' hey mai. I kinda did it again.'' She said to her personal healer with a nervous laugh. Ticarty shook her head. '' I swear Ahsoka your even more stubborn than a son of a nerfherder and a moisture farmer that became a Sith lord currently enveloped in a power struggle with his rival. I told you to take it easy'' '' but I did. Or at least I thought I did.'' She grinned as she took place on the medical bunk. '' there really is no hope for you is there? I'll be doomed to maintain your injuries forever.'' Ticarty said sounding defeated. '' hey! You almost make it sound as if you dislike my company! I thought we were friends.''
Ahsoka said mock hurt causing Ticarty to crack a smile while she healed Ahsoka's leg. '' I don't dislike your company. It's just that I wish It would fall outside worktimes.'' Ahsoka frown. '' but it does.'' '' somehow I'm working yet again.'' Ticarty returned. Ahsoka giggled. '' me you Barriss and Patme should take a movie soon.'' Ticarty nodded. '' sounds fun. We'll talk about the date another time. My shift just started.'' She said as she moved away from Ahsoka's leg. Ahsoka hopped of the bunk and moved her leg around a bit.'' Thx mai. '' call me up later tonight. We'll discuss a date then.''
With a nod Ahsoka left the office. And bumped right in to Anakin. Who stood with his arms crossed trying to look displeased. '' I had a feeling that you would be here. You've overdone it again haven't you?'' Ahsoka looked down '' yes master.'' He shook his head trying to fight a grin. '' honestly Ahsoka be more careful next time. If you keep this up you won't be ready for the mission and I'll have to pull you off. Force your suborn. You remind me of myself at your age. Well at least it only confirms that where brother and sister I guess. Now run along. You'll miss your lover if you don't'' with that Anakin left her very confused. 'He wasn't angry? Or even going to scold her? Well he scolded her somewhat. But it was more a warning.' She shrugged it off and headed for Barriss her chamber.
When she arrived she was met by luminaria. '' Ahsoka what are you doing here?'' she asked somewhat annoyed with Ahsoka's presence. '' I came to see Barriss master. She's my best friend and I'm happy to see her leave the halls.'' Ahsoka face fell slightly and then looked down. '' also I can still barely can believe that we've managed to save her from death.'' Despite disliking Ahsoka luminaria was grateful for her being so persistent on saving her daughter. And she was planning to show that. '' yes I feel the same. But she lives. And it's thanks to you that she does.'' Ahsoka gave a faint smile. '' it was a team effort. Besides if I hadn't taken her out for a flight. She wouldn't have died in the first place.'' Although it was true luminaria knew that there was more to it.
'' that's not completely true Ahsoka. Barriss was a target anyway. Because she is so close to you. Sidious would have hurt her just to hurt you either way.'' Ahsoka looked down. There was more truth in that than she liked to admit.'' I know it's just that I can't help to blame myself.'' Luminaria nodded. '' I understand how you feel Ahsoka. I really do. The difference is that you where there. I was not. I just returned from a mission when I learned that Barriss her father had died.'' Luminaria wasn't sure why she told the young Togruta this but she did it anyway.'' Was her father a...'' '' a Jedi?'' luminaria finished her question. Ahsoka nodded to confirm. '' no he was part of a milarian force organization called the Sudakai order. They were grey force users. But more lenient to the light side. He died on a mission 8 weeks after Barriss was born.'' Ahsoka didn't really know how to respond.
Luminaria understood why Ahsoka was so uneasy. '' she doesn't know does she?'' luminaria shook her head. '' there is no need for Barriss to know. It would only burden her.'' Ahsoka was about to respond when the door opened. And Barriss walked out. She had a big smile on her face as she directly walked to embrace her mother and secret lover. '' mom! Ahsoka! It's so great to see you guys out side of that chamber.'' Ahsoka grinned. '' well at least now you know why I hate it in there.''
It made Barriss burst from laughter. And it took her a while to calm down. '' well yes… but that is no excuse to try and sneak away.'' Ahsoka folded her arms and stuck out her tong in childish way. Before she chuckled and commended. '' aww but I thought it was a really good one.'' Barriss also chuckled at the purposefully childish behavior that Ahsoka was displaying. Luminaria just shook her head in disapproval. '' well at least it was worth a try.'' Ahsoka then turned serious both luminaria and Barriss noticed her change of mood. Then they sensed it too. A disturbance in the force. And it was a very bad one.
'' you guys sensed it too didn't you?'' both Barriss and luminaria nodded. But before they could give a solid answer Ahsoka's clink went off. '' Ahsoka? Ahsoka do you read me?'' Anakin's voice came through. He sounded rather concerned. And if Ahsoka had learned one thing, then it was a genuinely concerned Anakin mostly resembled very bad news. '' loud and clear master. What's going on?'' '' it's the empire. They attacked ilium. Their stripping the planet for its crystals. All available forces are being summoned. For now we've been set on standby but we have to be ready when called.'' Ahsoka surprised luminaria by how serious she suddenly looked. It was as if a whole new Ahsoka stood in front of her
'' where are you now master?'' '' main control room with Obiwan. Were currently monitoring the battle. You?'' '' I'm still in the hall's. I'll be heading your way ASAP. Ahsoka out.'' She cut the Com down. And looked apologizing to Barriss. '' I'm sorry Barriss. I know we hat plans today but duty calls.'' Barriss smiled at her lover. She cursed the fact that her mother was standing next to her at the moment. '' it's alright Ahsoka. I understand. Just stay save, and go get 'em.'' Ahsoka smirked. '' always now bye. And see ya, both of you!'' she said as she ran away.
Luminaria looked flabbergasted at her daughter. Barriss noticed it. '' yes I know Ahsoka might be immature at times… well most of the time honestly. But when it comes to battle she's very serious and doesn't joke around.'' Luminaria was still slightly stunned by Ahsoka's sudden change in behavior. '' it appears so.'' She mumbled. Then turned to Barriss. '' let's go home I'll make some real tea.'' Barriss locked arms with her mother and smiled. '' I'd love that mom.''
Pfffew it's finally done. This took me a while sorry for that. Again as usual some personal stuff came up. Like the passing of my great grandmother she was 90. Also I had to work in a retail store during the infamous Christmas week. You know the week where everyone decides to do their grocery's oh and for those who want to know. Asheela's name Darth Israfil – is an Islamic angel, whose name means "the burning one." What that means you'll discoverer later hehe. For now I hope you enjoyed.
