Chapter 10
We were almost there when we ran into three guards. I guess there are more than two.
I was ready to shoot them when they charged at us and used blades to attack.
My blaster was thrown to the other side of the room. I would use the force, but I need to concentrate on not getting cut in half!
Obi-Wan and Anakin were already using their lightsaber to block and counter. It's unfair for me though! Anakin noticed me struggling and reached behind his back.
What is he doing - move to the side. I need to concentrate on my own fight!
"Ahsoka! Catch!", Anakin said throwing me my old lightsaber.
I catch it and turn it on. Now it's more of a fair battle, heh?
With a weapon, the fight is much easier and eventually, we knock them out.
"You kept my saber?", I asked while I retrieved my blaster.
"I decided to keep it around, don't think to much about it", he said reattaching his to his belt.
"Alright…the door should be right around the corner", I said, instinctively putting the lightsaber and blaster on my belt.
I sensed a change in the environment, but I can't out my finger on what it is. I walk to the door and try to open it.
"It's locked", said Anakin. Way to state the obvious.
Anakin turned on his lightsaber, ready to cut the door, but Obi-Wan stopped him and proceeded to use the force to open the door.
"I could have done that", said Anakin following me into the room.
We started to look around and try to pinpoint something important that could give us a clue to why the temple is down here.
The room was dimly lit with the light from all the monitors. There were too many screens I'd say, and they were monitoring different parts of the planet, mostly of the first levels.
There were many locked drawers that Obi-Wan was slowly opening with the force, while Anakin was checking the monitors.
I look at the shelves on the side that are filled with masks and a few weapons. I also found two comms and a holopad.
I take the holopad and start hacking it so that I can see what information it has. I fail miserably. Maybe it would be better if I checked something else. I put the holopad in my jacket and proceed to keep looking through the shelves.
What's this weird feeling in my head? "I think I heard something outside. I'll be right back", I said stepping out of the room for a mome - AHHH!
I fall to my knees, this is very painful. Huh? It stopped. Didn't this happen when I first came here? It must be something in the force, the weird thing is this time the pain didn't last as long.
I must be getting used to the change in the force down here.
I stand up and go back into the room, "It wasn't anything", I said, "Have you found anything?".
"Well, I'm disturbed by the amount of cameras pointed at the Jedi Temple", said Anakin.
"I'm finding a disturbing amount of reports on Jedi's schedules, plans and security", said Obi-Wan.
"Seems like someone wants to attack the Jedi temple", I said, "This seems like a plan from the sith".
"So you're saying Count Dooku has been making plans to attack the Jedi temple?", asked Anakin.
"Not necessarily. I thought it might be Ventress, but she doesn't want to get involved in the war, and she did help Ahsoka and I", said Obi-Wan.
"It could be someone from the inside, or another sith has risen", I said, "Obi-Wan have you found any specific plans of attack?".
"Not yet, but I still have two drawers left", he answered.
I nod and start to look at the desk that was facing the monitors, "Could you give me some space to think Snips?", asked Anakin.
I ignored him and started to look at some papers on the desk. I grabbed the papers and started to read them. I found the plans! Oh no.
"I found the plans. They're about an attack on master Yoda", I exclaim giving the papers to Obi-Wan.
"Hmm. Didn't the visitors mention something similar master?", said Anakin.
I'm very confused.
"We must take this back to the Jedi", said Obi-Wan.
What's this? We look at each other, someone new is down here, someone bad.
We walk outside and look around quietly. We decided it's about time to leave, they'll probably come down here again, but I don't think I ever want to come down here ever again. Not with the strong headaches.
"How are going to find the clones?", I ask.
"We'll have to try and sense them", said Obi-Wan.
Anakin quickly focused and bolted in a random direction, Obi-Wan following him quickly.
I was behind them, but there's something telling me I should go the opposite direction.
I carefully sneak away and follow the force. I go up a level still confused but knowing exactly the direction I should go to. I then saw a hooded figure, I sensed darkness from him.
My first instinct is to turn on my lightsaber and get in a battle stance. We just stand there, staring at each other, waiting for one of us to make the first move.
I slowly lifted my comm to my mouth and contacted Skyguy, "I found what seems to be a Sith", I said.
"You what?!", he exclaimed. Whoever this person was, a he I'd assume from his frame.
He started to shout lighting at me, I quickly blocked it with my saber. I was being pushed back by the force of the lightning.
"Where are you?!", said Anakin through the comm.
I pushed the stranger back with the force, "A level above the room", I quickly exclaimed, ready for another attack.
The guy, probably hearing me give out his location, ran. I followed him through the halls, trying not to lose him as he was surprisingly fast.
Where is he going? Of course! He's heading to the elevator! I need to reach him before he closes the door.
Oh no, I think the elevator is right around the corner, "Ahsoka where are you?", asked Anakin through the comm. Not a good time to answer.
He gets into the elevator and the door starts closing. I push forward and plunge my lightsaber carefully in between the door, hoping it would start to open because of the interference.
It was working when the man started to shoot lightning again, this time using my lightsaber as a conductor. Ahh! It stings everywhere!
I finally pull back and the stranger gets away. I sit on the ground for a few seconds and take deep breaths. The electricity jumbled my mind a bit but my sight is coming back.
I no longer see spots through out the room. I stand up and look around.
He got away.
What should I do? Oh! I should contact Obi-Wan and Anakin.
"Ahsoka here, I'm in front of the elevator. The stranger got away", I said.
"Got it. We found the troops and are headed your way", said Anakin.
I sit down and focus on the force down here. Something is calling me, it has so many things it wants to tell me. I'm tempted to listen…
"Ahsoka? We've decided to leave for now", said Anakin, making me lose my focus.
Obi-Wan and his troops go up the elevator first. I wait patiently when Anakin pulls me aside to talk.
"I'm thankful that you were willing to help us and you proved that you can still handle yourself in these missions. So, would you be willing to come back? I'm sure I could get you an opportunity to get back in", Anakin said hopefully.
"I'm not going back to the order. I've made a life outside the order and I'm happy. I know it's hard, but you need to let go, that doesn't mean forgetting", I said calmly.
I sensed understanding, and hate, but mostly understanding. We smiled at each other and nodded. I hope this is the last time he mentions this.
The elevator opened and we walk inside. Once we're out Obi-Wan said, "Alright, we must take this back to the council". He walked forward and started leading the way.
I followed them out of the alley and then turned to go back home, "Where are you going Snips?", said Anakin.
"I've held my end of the deal, I brought you here and helped you around the temple, now I'm going back to my home", I said calmly.
"But you have to come back and help us present this to the council", exclaimed Anakin.
Obi-Wan placed a hand on Anakin's shoulder and nodded at me. "Good luck", I said waving goodbye.
Now I was finally alone, heading back to my lovely home and I forgot something terrifying. It's time to explain some things to Nyx.
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