Solaria was roughly pushed into a small room in the ship and the door was locked securely behind her. She took the time to examine herself. She was looking particularly ragged she thought. Her slippers were scuffed, the stockings and costume were torn and the wings she wore were shredded. Solaria took her destroyed wings off while wondering where she was being taken and where Vader was. She wanted to go home, even Mustafar.
Solaria tried to fight off a wave of despair and sat quietly on the only chair. Once again she was captured and helpless but this time there was no Vader to come rescue her. The door opened and Solaria tensed. The Twi'lek who grabbed her entered with a humanoid man. The man was tall with caramel colored hair and beard. Immediately, her citrine eyes were drawn to the light saber at his waist. He smiled reassuringly and his dark blue eyes radiated a sense of calm. Solaria stood and braced herself.
"Don't be alarmed, my name is Obi Wan Kenobi. I'm sorry for our rough treatment but we needed to speak to you away from Vader." The man said in a pleasant tenor.
"Why me?" She asked suspiciously.
"You are in contact with the Emperor's right hand man, we need to know everything you do." The Twi'lek growled.
Solaris knew that the Emperor would execute her immediately if she revealed anything. "What will you give me in exchange?" Solaria blurted quickly, buying herself time. The 2 males exchanged a look. Evidently they thought she would cooperate out of fear. However, she was far more afraid of the Emperor than these two. Kenobi replied, "We can't promise anything right now but I'm sure the Council can work something out with you." Solaria hardened her gaze, "I'm not telling you anything. Please leave." The males exchanged another look and Kenobi inclined his head, "Of course. We will give you time and talk later."
After they left, she let out a long exhalation, luckily she had read them right. The Rebels had some kind of moral code and would not torture her for information, they would try diplomacy first. They landed and Solaria was led into a temple. Looking around she saw that the once grand temple was in a sad state of former glory. Not many guards were patrolling and everything was covered in a thick layer of dust. She was guided into a lift that carried her to the very top of the building. Kenobi gently steered her into a circular room where 12 people of different species sat. A green alien spoke in a wavering voice, "Welcome young one. Apologize we do for your trip here. Heard we have of your closeness to Darth Vader. Tell us any information you have if you please."
Solaria's brows knitted together at the imperious demand. This council believed that she had some information which made her valuable but what was going to happen once they discovered that she knew nothing? If she threw out her demands now, perhaps it would buy her time to create a plausible story while they considered her demands. Whilst on the ship, Solaria was thinking of what she would request the council. Her priority was her people. If she allied with the Rebels would they protect her planet and help advance her people? Conversely, Darth Vader found out that she gave them any information real or false, would he harvest her planet? How could she get away from these people without Vader or a ship though? "I will not tell you anything unless you can guarantee my planet's security."
A man with mahogany colored skin spoke, "You aren't in any position to make demands. Besides we don't have the resources to protect your planet."
Indignant, Solaria snapped, "You want my information yet you aren't willing to hear my request? Why would I help you?!" A red Togruta with white striped Lekku said gently, "Your planet is very far from the inner Empire and there are many systems that need our help more. Those are undergoing civil war or being starved by the Empire for one."
"Who are you to deem my people as less than any other! I am the only thing standing between the Emperor from harvesting my planet. My people are not as advanced as other species yet, we just discovered how to travel at light speed 300 years ago! We have no chance to even evacuate. No I can't risk it, if the Emperor found out where the information came from, all of my people will die." She crossed her arms defiantly.
"My dear please consider," the deep voice of a Kel Dor spoke. "With your information, we can end the tyranny of the Empire. We cannot guarantee the safety of your planet but we promise, no one will ever trace the information back to you."
Solaria's mind spun, what kind of information did they think she had? Something that could actually topple the Empire? Even if she could come up with something, they would see through it quickly. It was too risky to concoct a tale so she opted to end the interrogation. "No. I can't put my people in danger, not when I can prevent it. I don't want the Empire to end, my planet is doing well under its rule, we're getting more advances and opportunities than we've ever had. I'm sorry but you have to find another source."
Kenobi stepped forward, "Masters, please can't we try to send some troops or Jedi around Earth to check on them or help with evacuation if necessary?" The dark skinned Jedi spoke again, "Kenobi, you are overstepping your position. We are in a war, we cannot spare any troops or Jedi. Not with Vader hunting us down like marsh rats. No, take her away, we will speak once she have changed her mind."
The young Jedi opened his mouth then closed it giving the masters a curt bow. He put a gentle hand at her elbow. "I'm sorry, I'm going to try to speak to them again." Solaria nodded and gave him a tiny smile, "Thank you. Why are you helping me? It's not likely that I will change my mind." She asked. Kenobi considered her, "The Jedi order was created to help people and bring peace to the universe. I can't turn away from your predicament." He led her down the stairs and into a cell. "You'll have to be here for a bit. I'll come and visit soon," Kenobi said apologetically.
Solaria nodded and sat on the cot. She watched as he walked out of sight. Great, one moment she was the Sugar Plum Fairy for thousands and the next, a prisoner of the mysterious Rebels. She heard whispers about them in court but nothing tangible. No one but General Airou would speak to her about them.
Movement caught her eye in the opposite cell. A young Togruta came into view. "Hey, What are you in for?"
"Nothing, they're keeping me here until I give them information. I'm Solaria Tarréga, nice to meet you under these circumstances." Solaria stretched her slender hand out through the bars. The other girl shook her hand firmly, she had calluses on her hand and a strong grip. "I know who you are. My name is Ahsoka Tano."