Tom started to explain his plan. He said that they would tell the council that he was the father of the baby and risk being expelled from the Order.

"But, Tom, if you get expelled, you won't become a Jedi. You'll just be throwing away your dream," Ahsoka protested.

"Yeah, you don't have to give up your dream for us," Anakin agreed.

"I don't mind. Look, if it keeps you two together and happy, it's fine," Tom confirmed.

"Are you absolutely sure about this?" Ahsoka asked.

"I'm positive. I would do it if it was my child. I just you to be happy with him and your child," he reassured. They were all in agreement, but Ahsoka still was unsure about putting the blame on Tom, but they had no other choice. They decided to wait until it was necessary to tell the council so Tom could stay as long as possible.

About a month later, Ahsoka started to show a bit of a bump and the council started to notice a difference in her behavior, fighting skills and her eating habits. They knew it was time. Before they got a chance to request an audience with the Council, they already called for Ahsoka. They both knew what it was about, so they both went.

"Padawan Ahsoka, we have noticed a difference in your behavior, your fighting skills, and your diet. Would you like to explain?" Mace first said.

"Yes, Master. My behavior has been worse, my fighting skills haven't been as well, and my diet has changed because… I'm pregnant," she answered.

"How far along are you?" Yoda then asked.

"Two months, Master," she responded. They all looked over to Tom.

"Are you the father, Padawan Tom?" Mace questioned.

"Yes, Master," he answered, "And it wasn't Ahsoka fault. I forced her to do it even after she said no." The council exchanged a look and returned to Tom.

"You do understand what you did is against the code and is a result of expulsion from the Order?" Mace asked.

"Yes, Master, and I am willing to accept the consequences for my actions," Tom responded.

"Well, we have no choice. You are hereby stripped of your padawan status and expelled from the Order. You are to return to your home planet with your family," Mace said.

"Yes, Master," Tom replied.

"And Padawan Ahsoka, you are to go to the Teenage Pregnancy Center on Naboo. You are temporarily stripped of your padawan status until the pregnancy is over. Once you have the child, you will bring it to us for a medichlorian count. If it's low, it is to go to your family back on Shili," he continued.

"I understand, master," Ahsoka relied.

"You two are dismissed." They bowed and went back to Ahsoka's quarters to tell Anakin what happened.

"Tom, I still don't feel right about this. You just got expelled from the order because of me," Ahsoka confessed.

"I already told you, Ahsoka, I'm fine with it. Plus, I've told the council what I did and I'm accepting the consequences for what I never should've done," Tom replied. She sighed

"Well you two should probably start packing and get some rest. You've got a big day ahead of you tomorrow," Anakin then said. Tom left to go pack his things. Anakin helped Ahsoka pack. When they were done, they laid in bed and fell asleep.

The next day, Anakin took Ahsoka and Tom to the shuttles they were to leave on to go their separate ways. Anakin & Ahsoka kissed goodbye and she and Tom hugged.

"I'm sorry, Tom," she whispered in his ear.

"I am, too," he replied.

They separated and went to their shuttles and went their separate ways.

Did you like the story? Look for the sequel "Changes."