A/N: Hi! I apologize for not updating a bit sooner. I was busy writing some blogposts for Fictionweek. Also, the guild I'm member of (in SWTOR) is organizing an event and I'm helping with that, so I didn't have the time to update this story. This is one of the last chapters for this story. There's only two more chapters coming after this one and then this story is already finished. I hope you guys enjoy this next chapter of Our Childhood Our Home!
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Chapter 10
-Jessica-
After Ahsoka and Steela had had a conversation, the tension between the two of them was less tangible. They were still both acting weir around Lux, but it had improved a little. I think they had gotten to know each other just a little bit better. They hopefully understood a bit more about where the other was coming from. I was glad that they were now at least on neutral ground with each other, they weren't acting like enemies anymore, but still not as friends, either. Saw had once again tried to talk with me a bit more, but I shielded myself from him. I was afraid that I would get attached to him somehow. Probably not the way he intended, I was loyal to Ryan, but maybe in a brother-sister kind of way. I was only protecting myself, there was nothing wrong about that.
After Ahsoka and Steela had come back, Anakin and Obi-Wan decided that it was time for sniping-practice. They quickly found out that Steela had mastered her sniping abilities, so they decided that they would take the training up a notch. Ahsoka had been moving the targets up and down, when they called me to help. They decided that it was time for me to use my Force-sensitivity, although I wasn't to be trained as a Jedi yet, I had to move the targets using the Force. It went pretty well, until Steela stopped shooting. She only pointed to the forest in the distance. Droids were marching towards us. They had found our secret base an now we were being attacked by them. It was a small wave, and we defeated them. Well, actually, the rebels defeated them. But now the secret base was discovered. It wasn't exactly secret anymore. We had to move. Anakin and Obi-Wan had decided that the Rebels had trained enough to be prepared for whatever the droid-army would throw at them, or, at least they hoped so. We went to Isis, the capital-city of Onderon and we would stay there. Cyana and I had gone searching for a new ''hide-out'', and the rest of the Rebels had done small attacks, mostly destroying patrolling droids. It was not much, but they had to begin somewhere. After everyone had come back to our new hide-out, we had discussed how we could get the attention of the 'king', the one appointed by the Separatists. King Rash, was his name. Lux had proposed to attack the central powerplant of the droid-army. If we would take that station out, the whole droid-army would be without electricity.
Anakin, Obi-Wan, the Doctor and I didn't help with the attack. Ahsoka went with the Rebels. Anakin and Obi-Wan didn't want to help to fight the war and they thought it would be too dangerous for the Doctor and I to join the Rebels. I had protested, but it was no use, they were too stubborn. Saw had looked very disappointed when I heard that I wouldn't come along, probably wanted to see me fight, and I barely could hold my laughter back when I saw his face. I knew he was flirting with me, but that was the last thing I needed. I shouldn't get too attached to people here. Too late, Jess, what about Cyana? She's your sister, and you are already close with her. Mission not accomplished.
''Nanori. Can you come outside with us?'' Anakin called me. Would this be the point that they would go back to Coruscant?
''Yeah. Sure. I'll be there in a couple of minutes.'' I said back.
''No. You have to come now. We don't have a couple of minutes.'' Anakin called back, irritated.
''Jedi.'' I muttered. ''So attached to their schedules. Why does everything have to be so strict?'' I sighed and got up. It wouldn't do me any good if I ignored Anakin's call. He would only get mad and Obi-Wan wouldn't be too pleased either… Two not so happy Jedi… Hmm, no better listen to Anakin.
-Anakin-
It was time for us to go back to Coruscant and report on our mission. I had called Ahsoka, Jessica (I just couldn't get myself to call her Nanori), the Doctor and Obi-Wan to discuss our upcoming departure.
''We have to report back on the Council, but Ahsoka can stay here to help the rebels.'' He said to us.
''What about us? Can't we stay here?'' Jessica asked me.
I hesitated a moment, but decided that it was for the best that she would leave. I was afraid that if she would stay, she would have a melt-down. ''No. You and the Doctor will go back with us. It's far too dangerous for you both to stay here.''
''What! I've only been here for such a short time! You can't be serious. This is my home, Anakin! You have to let me stay.'' She shouted. There was a fire in her eyes, that hadn't been there before. It melted the ice I usually saw in her eyes. All those emotions had probably been boiling in her for a little while now. She had to release the tension. She was actually kind of scary when she was angry. But that didn't mean I would succumb to her anger and give her permission to stay.
''I said no, Jessica. You can't stay here.'' I insisted.
''You don't have jurisdiction over me. You can't prohibit me anything. I am staying.'' The fire in her eyes became brighter. Man, she could be stubborn. Annoyingly stubborn. Couldn't she see that it was best for her to go?
''Don't let your anger overtake you, Jessica. Be aware of your emotions.'' Obi-Wan joined in.
She's getting angry. I will not interfere in this matter. I can't say anything about it. Tempers are... a familiar thing for me. As long as she doesn't attack anyone, I'm staying out of this.
''Don't tell me that, Jedi.'' She practically spat the last word. ''You with all your rules. I can be angry when I want to be. It's my life. I can decide best if I want to stay here or not.''
''Don't use that tone with me, Jessica.'' I threatened her. But as I thought about it, she just had said what I had thought all those years. Ignoring emotions had always been a problem for me.
''Anakin. Let me handle this, please.'' Obi-Wan said. I gestured for him to continue this conversation.
''You have to calm down, Jessica. You have to ignore your emotions.''
''Ehmm... Obi-Wan. That's probably not the best thing to say to her right now.'' I whispered in his ear, still looking at Jessica. Her eyes were still flaming. Her mouth straight. Obi-Wan, however, decided not to follow my advice.
''There's no emotion. There's peace.'' He began quoting the Jedi Code.
''Oh, please. Not that again. Don't. Just don't. I'm no Jedi, so don't treat me like one. I'm not going to follow your rules.'' Jessica looked irritated. And still angry. This method of Obi-Wan's wasn't really helping.
''It's probably for the best that you go with us to Coruscant, Jessica.'' Obi-Wan tried again. She looked at him as if he was crazy. She wasn't going to back down.
''Are you guys deaf or something? I won't go with you. I'm staying here and you can't do anything about it.''
''I, for one, think it's best for her to stay. This is her home. She has just discovered her home and now you're ordering her to go away. Moreover, she's nice company, and she can hold her own quite well.'' Ahsoka joined in. Jessica gave her a grateful nod. The Doctor still hadn't said a word. He was just standing there with his hands in the pockets of his long coat.
''Anakin.'' She turned to me again. She had finally calmed down a bit. ''I have to stay here. Don't you see? This is my home. I need to discover my feelings about all of this. I need time here to make a decision about staying here forever. I can't leave my sister like this. I only just got to know her.'' She said, but she quickly realized what she had said and she dropped her gaze.
''Your sister?'' I asked her in shock. Was the girl she had been with the whole time her sister? How was that even possible?
She sighed and looked at all of us, but her gaze lingered on the Doctor. ''Cyana is my sister.''
-Jessica-
I heard myself say it. I really said it. I looked at the Doctor to see his reaction. His reaction was the most important to me. He looked shocked but there came a sparkle in his eyes.
''I'm so happy for you Jessica!'' He exclaimed and he rushed towards me. He lifted me up and spun me around in a circle. I couldn't believe he was so happy.
''I'm very happy too, Doctor.'' I smiled at him.
Then the face of the Doctor saddened. ''So she was also there, when the droids attacked, and I didn't take her with me.''
''Doctor, you couldn't have known. She was playing with friends at the time. You simply didn't know and you can't blame yourself.'' I sighed. ''She has become who she is because she grew up here and not on Earth.''
''I know.'' The Doctor mumbled.
''She's your sister.'' Anakin finally managed to get out.
''Yes. Isn't it great?'' I asked him with a mischievous smile, I knew he was in shock. ''A sister I never knew about. And now my decision will be so much easier.'' I said with a great bit of sarcasm. This would only make things worse. Before I had met Cyana, I thought I would just go back to Earth. My life was there, right? But now that I had a sister here, I couldn't just leave her.
''Yeah. But I suppose we won't be able to get you off this planet anymore.'' He said.
''Nope.'' I crossed my arms on my chest and looked at him expectantly.
''Kriff.''
''Language, Anakin.'' Obi-Wan warned him.
''Why are you so persistent on me returning with you guys to Coruscant?'' I asked him.
''You're safer there.'' He simply said and I sighed.
''But, why do you care so much? You haven't known me for very long.''
''We haven't known you for very long, but in that time a lot has happened and we have come to know you. As if you have always been here.''
''I feel grateful for that. But, I have to stay here, right now. I have only just met her. I want to be able to spend more time with her.'' I pleaded.
He sighed in resignation and I knew I had won. ''Alright. You can stay here.'' I jumped and let out a small cry of victory. ''On one condition.'' I anxiously looked at him. ''That you will stay close to Ahsoka whatever may happen.''
''Right. Got it. Always stay close to Ahsoka, that won't be too hard.'' I grinned and winked at Ahsoka.
''Remember, you're only here to help, not to fight this war for them.'' Anakin highlighted and looked specifically at Ahsoka.
''I understand, Master.'' She nodded.
''Okay. We should head back to Coruscant.'' Obi-Wan motioned Anakin to follow him.
''Keep your feelings in check, both of you.'' Anakin looked at us. ''Oh, and Doctor, try not to be too curious.'' He gave the Doctor a warning glance. Then he turned away and the two Jedi walked away. We were on our own now. Well, sort of, we still had the Doctor.
(the next day)
''First things first. We need to have a proper strategy to get the attention of King Rash, and make sure that the people of Onderon trust us.'' Lux opened the gathering. All of the Rebels had come together in our new hide-out to make a plan for the following days. The Rebels needed some organisation, and this meeting would hopefully help them to get things in order.
''How do you suppose we can accomplish that?'' Cyana asked.
''We have to target something big.'' Saw muttered. Ahsoka and I were following this conversation with great interest. I already knew what Lux would come up with, but I wasn't supposed to say anything. Ahsoka didn't want to join in on the conversation, afraid that she would come up with an idea. She didn't want to be the Mastermind behind the ideas. It was important that the Rebels would think of plans of their own, and learn from their mistakes.
''Like what?'' Steela asked.
''It needs to be something big and important, but still doable. It's not like we have great weapons, and we have to protect what we have, otherwise we will never be able to completely free Onderon of the Separatist occupation.'' Cyana muttered. I gave her an encouraging smile. She was on the right track.
''I agree.'' Lux nodded. ''And I think that I have the perfect target for us.''
''And what should be that 'perfect target'?'' Saw asked.
''The central power station.'' Lux stated, ignoring the sarcasm of Saw. ''That way, we will knock out the power of the droids. Without power, they will be useless to the Separatists.''
''I see. How do you suppose we do that?'' Saw asked him. Now, there was a big frown apparent on his face. All of the sarcasm was gone, he was genuinely interested in Lux's plan.
''I think I have a plan.'' I smiled a little, knowing that this was a good plan, but it wouldn't help them much. Still, it would give the Rebels more confidence.
''To destroy the power station we need something with heavy gun power. So, I suggest to attack a small battalion and wait till they call for back-up. Hopefully the back-up will be a tank. We only need out to take the droids in the tank and then we can use the tank ourselves to destroy the power station.'' Lux explained his plan.
''That should make 'em mad.'' Cyana said and she grinned. It was time for their first big attack.
Cyana, the Doctor, Ahsoka and I watched the attack of the Rebels from a small distance. We had helped getting the tank the Rebels needed to have enough fire power to blow up the power station. So far it was all going as planned. The Rebels had just stopped right in front of the power station, and I knew it was almost time to blow it up. Suddenly the power station exploded with a big shock wave and a big fire. We shielded our eyes just in case. After the light of the explosion had subsided and the fire was the only thing that was left, we walked away from the 'crime scene'.
''We did it!'' Cyana exclaimed and she threw her arms around my neck.
''No. You guys did it.'' I corrected her.
''You were also helping.'' Ahsoka joined in.
''Yeah, sort of. But the plan was yours and you guys set the station ablaze, I was only back-up.'' I looked at both of them. ''You guys did the real work.''
''I don't care. You helped.'' Cyana persisted.
''There is no point in denying it, Nanori. You were part of the plan.'' Ahsoka grinned.
I sighed and gave in, there was no point in arguing any longer, I would lose anyway. It was two against one, and one of them was my stubborn sister. I looked at the Doctor to see if there was a chance that I would get some help from him, but he was just standing there in his signature pose, hands in his pockets. I saw a smile lifting up the corners of his mouth, he was watching this with great pleasure. I sighed once again. ''Okay. If you so desperately want to believe that I helped, then I helped.'' I saw the Rebels coming towards us.
''Congratulations. Your plan worked.'' I said to them.
''Looks like the training is paying off.'' Ahsoka joined in and she gave me a small wink. ''Now, you need to prove to the citizens of Onderon that you destroyed the power station and that you intend to free them, not destroy them.'' She said to the Rebels.
''Right. But how do we do that?'' Steela asked her.
''Attack several small battalion of droids, in the proximity of a couple of citizens. They will recognize you as the good guys.'' Ahsoka explained. All of the Rebels nodded and they made small groups to attack several targets. Cyana, the Doctor, Steela, Saw and I would go together. Lux would stay in the hide-out to plan some other things. We decided we would attack one of the smaller tanks, patrolling the city. It drove right past us. We jumped out of our hiding-place and within a few minutes the tank had gone up in flames. When the citizens saw us, they began cheering us on. They shouted all kinds of things, but one kept being repeated: 'Free Onderon!'' And when I heard that, I knew we were doing the right thing. These people were also my people and I wanted to help them in any way possible.
-Anakin-
''I think it's time to check up on Ahsoka and the rest.'' I said to Obi-Wan.
Obi-Wan nodded. ''I agree with you. I'm eager to hear of the progression the Rebels have made.''
''Let's contact Ahsoka.'' I said and we walked to the holoterminal.
''Ahsoka. Do you read me?'' I asked her.
''I hear you, Master. What do you want to tell me?'' She asked me. I saw that Jessica was sitting next to her and the Doctor was standing right behind them.
''Well, I actually wanted to ask what you could tell me.'' I gave her a teasing smile.
''There is a lot to tell, Master Skywalker, this might take a while.'' Jessica said to us.
I looked at Obi-Wan and he nodded. ''Please, proceed. We have some time.''
''Do you want to explain, Ahsoka?'' She asked Ahsoka.
''Yes, but if I forget something, you can jump in.'' Jessica nodded. ''Well, one day ago we took out the power-station and we attacked some small battalions. We had the attention of the Separatists, but the citizens were still fearful.''
''Some people started to recognize us as the good guys, but it was only a small part of the citizenry.'' Jessica said.
Ahsoka continued after giving Jessica a small nod. ''We needed to do something else. To make our intentions clear to the citizens. We left some holograms in busy places, all around the city. Then some of the Rebels attacked a battalion of droids. The citizens were afraid, but then Steela appeared. She gave a speech and we broadcasted it through the city, using the holograms. That way the people knew of our true intentions.''
''Smart.'' Obi-Wan interfered. I shushed him with my hand. I knew there was a lot more coming and judging from the looks of Ahsoka and Jessica it wasn't something good.
''Yeah, but it caused something we didn't foresee. The so-called King Sanjay Rash supposed that King Dendup, the real king of Onderon, was behind our attacks. He has ordered to execute him tomorrow morning.''
''That is grave news, indeed.'' Obi-Wan furrowed his brows.
I saw Jessica sighing and I knew there was another thing they needed to tell. ''What is it Jessica? There's something else, right?'' I asked her.
''Yes.'' She looked at Ahsoka for confirmation and she nodded. ''Saw went to the prison to free King Dendup. He wasn't thinking well at that moment. He didn't inform us of his plan, he just disappeared. We just received the word that Saw is to be executed as well.''
''That was a rash thing of him to do.'' I muttered.
''Indeed. But I believe he did it with all the right intentions.'' Jessica said.
''I'm aware of that. That doesn't change the situation. What are you planning to do about it?'' I asked her.
''We're going to stop the execution. We are planning to do a surprise attack the separatists, during the execution.'' Ahsoka explained our battle plan.
I snickered. ''I hope you have planned it a bit better than that.''
''Of course we have, Skyguy. How could you think anything else of us?'' Ahsoka said quasi-offended.
''Simple. You are the advisor.'' I gave her a teasing smile.
''Stop the bantering for now, you two. We need to focus on more important matters.'' Obi-Wan interfered.
I saw Jessica sending him a grateful look. Ahsoka turned away her eyes, she looked a bit distracted. ''Remember Ahsoka, purpose must always come before feelings.''
She sighed. ''I know Master.'' She was probably still struggling with her feelings for Lux.
''I know it's difficult, but you have to persevere. You too, Jessica.'' I gave Jessica a stern look. I assumed she was struggling with her feelings even more. Not only her feelings for Saw, but also about her whole situation. Jessica nodded and so did Ahsoka.
''May the Force be with you.'' I said to them, then I turned to the Doctor. ''Don't make a mess and look after them.'' The Doctor gave me a kind nod and we signed off.
''I hope all goes well.'' I muttered.
Obi-Wan laid a hand on my shoulder. ''I know it will, Anakin. I know it will.''
A/N: Thanks for reading and I would really appreciate it if you tell me what you think of this story. See you next time.
