holy balls it has been long since i released something. i an really sorry for that. but don't you worry i am back at least for now. i hope you guys will love this chapter, cause i had a blast writing it. i know i suck at fighting scenes. i just hope i made something half decent out of this.

Ahsoka stood uneasy at the bridge of her flagship the resolute. They were summoned to Illum 4 hours ago. The empire had been put on the defensive however they were still winning the fight. Ahsoka looked up to her master. He too had a very bad feeling about this this engagement meant war. They both knew that. However It was a war that they couldn't win or afford to fight. Admiral Yularen snapped them both out of their thoughts. '' 12 minutes until we reach Illum general.''

Anakin nodded. '' tell the men to head to their battle stations. '' he was about to make his way to the hangar. But turned to Ahsoka. '' snips I need you to stay on the bridge this time. You're in no shape to steer a fighter or to fight.'' Ahsoka wasn't going to argue. She knew that He was right. Besides she was the next best commander they had available. If Anakin miraculously got shot down. She'd have to take over. And she was the only one who he knew that could handle battles on this scale without faltering. '' got it Skyguy!'' Anakin gave her a thumbs up before heading to his destination. she turned her gaze back to the window. She folded her arms as she watched the swirls of hyperspace. Rex came to a halt next to her.

'' nervous commander?'' '' uhuh.'' Ahsoka reacted absentminded. '' a penny for your thought's?'' he asked with an amused chuckle. '' this whole engagement rubes me wrong….'' '' aaand?'' asked rex inquisive. Almost sensing what was really on her mind. '' I guess I'm frustrated. Today is the day Barriss got released from the hospital. I wanted to spent time with her, but now I'm here. And I can't even fight.'' Ahsoka grumbled. '' commander?'' a lieutenant moved to her. '' we are ready to exit hyperspace within 5 minutes.'' Ahsoka nodded.

'' thank you lieutenant. Return to your station.'' He saluted and shuffled away. Ahsoka took a deep breath. It didn't matter how much she did this. commanding the entire legion was something that made Ahsoka feel uncomfortable. She was more than well aware that the fate of every man now hung in her hands and decisions. Even skyguy's. This was a burden she didn't want, but had to take. Rex saw how stressed she was and squeezed her shoulder. '' you'll do fine. You always do.'' Ahsoka gave a weak smile. '' there are around a million places I'd rather be right now.''

Rex chuckled. '' that's a lie. There is only one place you really want to be at the moment. So the sooner we win this. the sooner we get to go home.'' Ahsoka playfully punched rex. '' you know me to well. Tell you what. Next time we go to the bar the first few rounds are on me. Maybe you can finally find a date.'' Rex was about to reply butthey were interrupted.'' commander. Reaching destination in 20 seconds.'' Ahsoka nodded and counted in her head. '' .1 NOW!'' their eyes went wide as they saw the state of Illum it was completely strip-mined. Large chucks of the planet broken off. It was beyond saving. The imperial presence way bigger than taught. '' are those. Harrowers? Shit! Marg sabi now!''

Ahsoka's voice thundered over the bridge. '' master were in trouble I'm launching the marg sabi.'' She turned to the bridge staff. '' divert all power to the bowl shields. And charge the hypervelocity guns were going to need them!'' the ship rumbled as imperial fire rain down on the shields. rex had to hold on to Ahsoka to make sure she didn't tumble over. On the hologram they could see that the hypervelocity gun's fired. They tore a few ship's apart and one harrower. distracting the rest from the fighters. And bombers that by now swarmed the enemy ships under lead of Anakin.

Ahsoka swiftly ordered the ships to turn around and prepare for battle formation maw vega 6. This drove the aclimators forward in two diagonal lines opposite of one another. while the 6 venators made a V shape. from the12 aclimators 4 broke off to protect the venators from the flanks. Anakin took notice and immediately tried to bate the fighters in to the formations open space. Well whoever was leading the imperial fleet, was an impatient man. seeing how he send the bulk of his fighters to deal with it. Ahsoka noticed something interesting however. They weren't the main concern of the fight. It was as if the leading admiral didn't even notice that they were there. as most of the fleet broke off to chase down the defeated republic fleet to the starboard side. Leaving only a 3 harrowers 5 providence dreadnoughts. And 6 munificent frigates. Every other ship including the subjugator left to hunt down the other fleet.

Ahsoka knew how important it was to destroy this small fleet because it would leave a severe dent in to the enemy's defenses. They hat to drive off the empire from Illum no matter what. They shouldn't be allowed to get their hands on the kyber crystals. Ahsoka noticed that the majority of the vultures were now inside the space. '' close the jaws. Trap them between our ships and tear them to shreds with our point defense systems.'' Her orders were quickly executed and the vultures dropped like fly's. '' see your doing fine Ahsoka.'' Ahsoka shook her head. '' no I'm not. the only reason where still alive. is because the enemy admiral, or whoever he may be. Is a complete incompetent fool.'' Ahsoka looked closer to the battle field. She was debating if she should pull the flanking aclimators in to the fight to speed things up. however she wasn't sure if she should. Yes reinforcments were on route but it would still take half an hour. It might also draw the attention of the subjugator

Ahsoka shuddered thinking back on the battle of the malevolence. Those were scary ships however they could be a double edged sword…. Ahsoka looked at the hologram and the subjugators movements. a brow raised. ''He wouldn't would he? '' she mumbled more to herself than anyone else. She assessed the battle field again The majority of the fighters were already down. And they also lost 2 providence cruisers. While they just lost 2 aclimators. Ahsoka blinked again when it clicked. She waited a few more seconds before she realized it. Yes this commander or whoever the hell it was. Was certainly going to do friendly fire. '' EVERYONE EVASIVE MANOUVERS! ANAKIN GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE! THEIR GOING TO FIRE THE ION CANON!'' it didn't even take a second before Ahsoka was finished executing the order. When an electrical net rushed their way. All formations broke. Apparently the enemy wasn't aware of it either seeing how they panicked. '' all energy to the thrusters! Brace for impact!''

Everyone held their hearts. as the republic fleet climbed up as fast as they could, to evade the incoming hit. Rex looked concerned. They weren't going to make it. The ship rocked as they were hit by the electrical net. Everything went out. '' commander we've been hit.'' Ahsoka groaned. '' I can see that captain. I want Damage reports now.'' '' 2 of the venators made it out and half of our remainic aclimator-'' the sound of the ship powering up was a live saver. '' 3 of the venator's and half our aclimators Made it out un harmed. 60% of our deployed fighters and bombers are lost… damage reports says we lost our engines and half of our power capacity. Other than that. The resolute is fully functional. Enemy casualty's due to friendly fire are 100%.'' The captain finished his report.

Ahsoka sighed. '' so were sitting ducks with only half a fleet. Great. How long until they can fire another ion round?'' asked Ahsoka '' 40 minutes commander.'' By that time reinforcements would be there. So they just hat to hold out. '' very well. Signal al remaining ships. Defensive formations on this position. We have to hold out and wait for reinforcements from general kenobi.'' Then she activated her comlink. To see if Anakin was save'' master you there?'' '' I'm fine snips what's the status?'' ''we lost half our fleet and 60% of our fighters. The resolute took a beating but is still functional. Problem is were sitting ducks out here. Should we follow my plan and hold out until master Kenobi arrives?'' Anakin thought for a little. '' yea seems like the best plan. But I'll take a small elite team see if I can do some damage to that subjucator. Are the hypervelocity guns still online?'' '' systems are green but I feat that the resolute doesn't have enough power to give a full volley. We need to draw it in, to be in reach.'' Anakin bit his lip. They hat to take out that ion canon. He had a plan. It was risky but it could work. '' okay Ahsoka I need you to power down the fleet. That will draw them in. fake a power failure. When they are in range power up and fire. focus everything you've got on the subjugators shield generators. I will take a wing of bombers. We will focus on the ion canon. Let's hope they haven't learned from the last time.'' Rex eyes budged out of his sockets. '' general that is crazy!'' Yularen agreed with rex. Ahsoka looked at the situation. She rubbed her chin

'' hmm crazy enough that it might actually work.'' Ahsoka closed her eyes trying to listen on what he force told her. '' okay power down everything. Engineers I want them on the engines I want them repaired just in case. and divert all power to the hypervelocity gun. We only have one shot at this lets make it count.'' The ships powered down while Anakin and a wing of bombers pulled off from the fighter group. Just as Anakin predicted the subjugator came their way. the air in the ships was tense. seeing how only a few ships stayed behind to deal with the secondary republic fleet, that was fleeing. Ahsoka gulped trying to calm her nerves. They were completely dark and hat to guess when it was in range. Everything seemed to go in slow-motion when the subjugator Crawled closer and closer.

The wait was almost unbearable. Ahsoka's nerves couldn't handle this. ' come on soka keep it together. You have to survive this. Barriss is waiting on you.' She listened to the force. it was dead silent for a few more seconds. Only the strained breaths of the crew where heard. Ahsoka opened her eyes. She hoped this was enough. '' power up! fire the hypervelocity guns. you know the target.'' With one command all ships sprang to live. The roar of a charging gun tore through the ship. At the same time the subjugator unleashed a barrage. With no shields up it tore through the hull. The resolute barely held together. Then the release sounded and tree thick blue beams sped to the subjugator. A direct hit. the enemy shields collapsed instantly as their shield generator exploded.

'' Anakin now!'' a wing of bombers sped past the resolute and headed to the subjugator. '' all power to the shields.'' Ahsoka commanded. '' come on girl hold it together you can do it.'' She said to the ship. While the hail of fire was still barraging on the venators and aclimators. '' commander shields are dropping fast. Were down to 25 % we won't hold for long.'' Ahsoka gulped. ''please hold.'' She heard rex mumble.

Minutes trickled by as Below them another 3 aclimators exploded while on the enemy side 4 munificent frigates. The wall of fighters was desperately tryng to keep the swarm of vulture droids Suddenly something rocked she ship. '' commander shields are down.'' Next to them another venator went up in smoke. The fire power was too much. Ahsoka quickly used the force to envelope the ship in a shield. But she knew she would only last seconds. Still at this point every second counted. The hypervelocity guns fired again as their targets 2 harrowers crumbled in to nothingness. The second control tower of the resolute broke off. Taking hundreds of lives with it. Ahsoka could feel her shield slip. Then there was a bright flash as an explosion ripped through the subjugator ' Skyguy did it..' Ahsoka thought exhausted. But she knew it was end of the line for them. Even with the subjugator breaking off. Another explosion ripped through the ship as vulture bombers broke through the fighter line.

The remaining two venators and aclimators all fought like lions in a corner. Anakin and his wing bombed as much as they could. He lost almost all of his support when finally the sound of reinforcements sounded. Obiwan wasted no time as all of his fleet swiftly opened fire. The battered imperial and republican remnants were driven apart. The subjugator already fled the system. From Illun another 3 harrowers appeared but they too made a hasty escape. Ahsoka collapsed in relieve as she saw Obiwan fleet tear trough the imperial remnants consisting of a harrower few providence and a dozen munificent frigates Obiwan opened communications. '' anak- oh Ahsoka. how is everything? you look.. roughed up.'' Ahsoka grumbled.

'' we are master. We lost almost the entire fleet. We had a malevolence situation going on. The resolute is going to be grounded for a few months too. And it seems it was all for nothing. I mean look at Illum it's destroyed. '' Obiwan looked sadly. '' I know. Let's see what kyber crystals we can mine before we head back.''

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Asheela pov

I was furious. When I stormed out of my flag ship the reaper. How dared he to disobey my commands I told him to wait with the ion canon. I told him that this weren't the only reinforcements inbound. and still he refused to listen. I hoped that master Sidious would skin him alive. We could have won this battle if he'd listened. but no now we're 3 entire fleets down! the subjugator in ruins! and only half the crystals originally planned on, to show for. Over all this campaign costed us more than we gained. And we didn't even get to destroy any republican fleet's. Yes we crippled 4 beyond repair those fleets would have to be merged now. But still I rushed in to the palace. An walked over an acolyte. He roared after me. Demanding me to stop. I really had no patience for this. So I simply shot lighting in to his direction. That shut him up. I'd punish him later.

I made my way to the throne room and there the sniffling basters was. Licking the emperors ass clean no doubt. Grievous flanked me. He too was pissed at the failing of his apprentice. Both grievous and me bowed before Sidious. I could feel his rage. '' I told you not to fail me Apprentice…'' his voice was cold and filled with venom. My blood froze instantly. '' my emperor allow me to- ahhhhhhhhhgggggggg.'' Lighting ravaged my body. '' you failed me apprentice!'' he thundered. As he stopped his lighting. '' this apprentice told me you failed.'' Instantly my blood started to boil again. I knew my master could feel it as well. I shot up and tried to charge at the bloody boy. He was dead. '' your dead!'' I thundered. But was knocked back by a wall of lightening. '' SILENCE!'' Sidious roared. He then turned to grievous. ''My wrath why did my apprentice fail me?''

I looked at grievous. I knew the man hated me. He could get rid of me now if he wanted. But instead grievous stood up. he glared at his apprentice. '' because my apprentice foolishly ignored her orders. And engaged the republic fleet to early. Not only that but he also ignored our warnings regarding Skywalker and unnecessarily fired the ion canons resulting in a lot of friendly fire. After falling for the republic trap twice he fled like a craven dog. Forcing us to pull out before we were over ran by Kenobi and his third wave of reinforcements. A wave we knew was coming. But in his arrogance he dismissed it.''

I could feel Sidious his fury rise. '' is this true?'' he asked not just to me. But I nodded anyway. Too afraid to say anything. I scrambled back on to my feet. I saw Sidious looking at the navy staff behind me. They too nodded. Then I saw grievous his apprentice. He was cowering like a dog. Trying to squirm his way out of the room. I grabbed him with the force and pulled him in front of Sidious.

Sidious said nothing. He simply unleashed torrents of lighting. And he stopped every time just before the scum bag died. I looked with glee at his suffering. I was slightly ashamed. I knew it was wrong. but I wanted to join my master in to torturing him. I wanted revenge. It was as if master Sidious read my mind. Because he stopped and looked at me. '' I am sorry my apprentice. I am certain you want revenge for what happened.'' My eyes lit up. I nodded. Sidious gained a gleeful grin. '' good. Quakerav. You are being accused of high treason by me. For trying to pin me against my apprentice. For this I sentence you to die.'' He turned to me again. '' come my apprentice let us exact revenge on him together.'' He knapped his fingers to his royal guard. '' take him away.'' Quakerav was dragged away screaming for mercy. Mercy he wouldn't get.

Me and my master followed the guards. Before Sidious turned to grievous. '' oversee the crystal bleeding. And next time make sure your apprentice's obey. Dismissed.'' Together we continued our walk to the torture chambers. So we could get justice. This man Sidious. He was hard. But he was just. At least I think so.

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Ahsoka dragged herself in to the living room. The mental exhaustion finally kicking in. it was reaching late night before they returned to the temple. We saved a lot of crystals. However the Illum was lost. The planet destroyed. master Yoda took this news very hard. Ahsoka could swear that she saw him shed a tear. Ahsoka didn't even look around the room. instead she simply walked to the couch and crashed on its face fist. Her head landed on something warm but she was to tired to care. '' rough day?'' asked a very familiar voice. Ahsoka turned around and noticed that she was lying on Barriss her lap. '' Barriss? What are you doing here? Not that I'm complaining.''

Ahsoka asked tired. It made Barriss chuckle. ''Ahsoka silly what do you think I'm doing here? I was waiting for you.'' She softly stroke one of Ahsoka's leku. It made the girl shiver with pleasure. Ahsoka gave a soft whimper. '' h-how long have you been here?'' '' just a few hours. My mum went to bed early so I decided to sneak out. Don't worry I told her I would be here to see you.'' Barriss leaned down to plant a kiss on Ahsoka's lips. At that moment Anakin walked in. he couched. '' ahem. Uhmm I'm going to bed. Don't make it to late you two. '' both Barriss and Ahsoka nodded. Before Anakin walked out. Their attention turned back to each other.

'' so how was the fight?'' Ahsoka bit her lip. '' ehmm…. stressful but I managed.'' Barriss sighed. '' what happened?'' Ahsoka kept chewing on her lip. '' you really don't want to know.'' Barriss leaned in for a kiss. Ahsoka was about to meet half way but. Barriss stopped. '' na-ha! First you're going to tell what happened.'' Ahsoka groaned. '' no fair '' barriss gave her a stern look. '' okay….'' She resided what happened. Barriss gasped a few times. Mostly a the times where the resolute almost exploded. '' so that's what went down. Can I get my kiss now?'' Barriss chuckled. '' yes you've earned it. My blade's queen.'' And gave Ahsoka a deep passionate kiss. Ahsoka crawled up slowly and sat down on Barriss her lap. Eventually she raised above Barriss. Barriss grabbed Ahsoka by the ass. Making Ahsoka groan and chuckle as Barriss squeezed her cheeks. Ahsoka playfully bit on Barriss her lips. as they departed for much needed air.

They could both feel the heat. But Ahsoka was a little too tired. For any of those activities. Barriss could see it in Ahsoka's eyes. '' so how was your day?'' asked Ahsoka as she settled back on to Barriss her lap. Refusing to leave her. '' hmm it was good. Want a drink?'' Ahsoka nodded. '' yea sure.'' She allowed Barriss to stand up. Barriss disappeared in to the kitchen and came back with two ice cold bottles of beer. Ahsoka gave Barriss a moment to sit down before she settled back on to Barriss her lap. Her back against the couch leaning. She took a swig before she rested her head on Barriss her chest.''

It was relaxing. '' so how was your day?'' asked Ahsoka again. '' it was a lot of fun. Mum and I first had breakfast. Then we went in to the city. We helped building a shelter for the homeless kids. Then we had dinner at dex. After that we went to a movie. When we returned to the temple we did some meditation. Eventually we went to the training room did some sparring and had dinner. We cooked it together from fresh ingredients.'' Ahsoka sipped from her beer. '' hmm sounds like a nice day… better than mine at least.'' Ahsoka turned on the holonet and turned it to a music net. To her disadvantage it was slow and romantic music. Something that made it very hard for her to stay awake. '' you know helping those kids. It was great.''

'' you should have seen them Ahsoka. some were so young. barely 4 one of them sick. I healed him. poor thing.'' Ahsoka sighed. '' I hate Sidious.'' Barriss frown and started playing with the tip of Ahsoka's rear leku. '' I hate him for all of this. The war. The corruption. The state he left the republic in. the way how he abandoned those he should protect. And for killing you. I-I hate him.'' Ahsoka's breath was shacking. Barriss knew Ahsoka still blamed herself for her death. She placed a soft kiss against the temple. '' I guess I hate him too. if you put it that way. But soka…. Please it wasn't your fault. Stop beating yourself up over it. You couldn't have made it in time. No matter what. I should have sensed that guy behind me.'' they both took their last sip. Before placing the bottles on the coffee table with the force. it was silent. Nothing more than the soft music on the back ground.

It was perfect for Barriss. Just to hold Ahsoka like this again. She had it all. Her live couldn't be better now. Ahsoka lazily played with a braid of hair. She noticed that Barriss had grown during her time dead. '' you didn't cut it.'' She whispered. '' no you said that you liked it longer. So I decided to grow it a bit.'' Ahsoka gained a smirk. '' I love you.'' Barriss squeezed Ahsoka in a hug. '' I know. And I love you back just as much.'' The two sat for a few more minutes. Ahsoka rested her head on the Barriss her chest. Eventually Barriss heard the sound of snoring she looked down to Ahsoka there was a slight smile on her.

Barriss carefully lifted Ahsoka and stood up. she silently shuffled to Ahsoka's bedroom. Anakin came out of his room. He smirked when he saw Barriss dragging Ahsoka to her bed. '' she had a rough day I'm surprised she kept herself awake for that long.'' Barriss chuckled. '' me too. She took quite a while before she fell asleep. '' Anakin nodded and looked in to the living room. '' had a drink?'' Barriss nodded. '' yea I hoped it would bring her to sleep faster. Seems like it worked. But now I'm also very tired.'' Anakin couldn't hold a chuckle. '' you go bring her to bed. I'll clean up and close off. Ooh and Barriss. I am happy for the both of you. However if you hurt her…'' Barriss nodded. '' I know master. I know. ''

Barriss laid Ahsoka on bed and pulled off her clothing before pulling off her own. She had a slight blush when she noticed that Ahsoka wore no bra. '' she never does.'' Thought Barriss them before pulling off her own bra. She then laid down in bed next to Ahsoka. turning off the lights. Ahsoka immediately searched for the warmth of Barriss her body and cuddled closer once she found it. Barriss grinned and placed a kiss between the montrals. '' sweet dreams love. Sweet dreams.'' She heard Ahsoka groan it didn't take long for Barriss to pass out as well.

really i hoped you loved it. I've been very busy so yea sorry for not posting much. but in all honestly i've some projects ive been writing on i'll release them once finished.