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Ahsoka stood motionless in the middle of the dark room. She no longer knew how long she had been there. The Sith had left some time ago, after punishing her for disobeying his orders.

If I've learned one thing from the Sith, it's that Sith lightning really hurts...

But worse was the pain in her mind.

She had tried so hard to repel the Sith's attack. Her attempts had been in vain, however; the Sith had still gotten what he wanted. Anakin would never take her back as an apprentice now. He most likely thought it was she that had severed the bond.

What good are the Daughter's powers anyway? She thought bitterly. They have done nothing but get me into trouble, and I'm still not strong enough to destroy the Sith Lord!

She suddenly became aware of how cold it was. Korriban was similar to the deserts of Tatooine. Warm during the day, and freezing at night. The Sith Lord obviously didn't mind it, the building had no heating unit.

Ahsoka lay down in a corner of the room and tried to make herself comfortable. She would need her strength if she were going to resist the dark side, but she doubted she was going to get much sleep on Korriban...

...

"Ahsoka."

Ahsoka whirled around to see the Daughter standing behind her.

So, apparently sleep is possible here.

Dreading what the spirit had to say, she almost wished it weren't.

"I'm sorry," she whispered.

"Do not apologize to me," the Daughter said. "Remember, Ahsoka, you aren't invincible. The Sith had been planning this for a while. All I could do was try to prepare you."

"And I still failed," Ahsoka said miserably.

"No," the Daughter said. "You saved two Jedi from certain death, and one from Sith captivity. I do not see that as failure."

Ahsoka nodded. "But Anakin will never take me back, now that the bond is broken."

"Do not be so sure," the Daughter said. "He is suffering, as you are, but he still believes he can bring you back."

"I don't deserve to go back," Ahsoka murmured.

"Do not think like that," the Daughter warned. "The Sith will use your remorse and self pity against you. He will continue to twist your mind until you really do view the Jedi as enemies."

Subdued, Ahsoka looked down. "I wont turn to the dark side. I promise. But that Sith can read my mind, I can't hide anything from him, and he managed to break the bond!"

"I will teach you the highest level of mental shielding," the Daughter said. "The Sith will not be able to penetrate your mind then."

Ahsoka nodded eagerly, then frowned. "There is more going on here then just turning me to the dark side. I can feel it. What else is the Sith planning?"

The Daughter hesitated. "This is not a discussion for right now."

Ahsoka turned away, her anger flaring despite her best attempt to let it go. "Right. Two innocent lives are on the line, the Sith just broke the bond between my Master and me, you know something more about his plans and you won't tell me. This isn't just about me, is it?"

"Your insight serves you well," the Daughter said. "The Sith isn't just planning to turn you to the dark side. His ultimate goal is to rid the galaxy of light. He can start by turning you to the dark side, but there is another reason he is doing this."

Ahsoka turned back to her. "Are you going to make me guess?"

The spirit relented. "He is after Anakin."

"What?" Ahsoka knew she shouldn't have been surprised, but the news shocked her. But if the Sith had been after Anakin, why was it she that had been taken?

"Think, Ahsoka," the Daughter said. "You Master isn't close to a lot of people, but he would do almost anything for you. He knows from Dooku that Anakin would turn to the dark side to save you, and figured that you would do the same thing for your friends."

"He was right," Ahsoka said. Although she hated to admit it, this Sith was very smart. "But why did the Sith take me if he is after Anakin?"

The Daughter hesitated again.

"Tell me!" Ahsoka insisted. She briefly wondered if this was news she wanted to hear.

"The Sith knew what your fall would do to Anakin. He won't grieve for you and move on like most Jedi would. He will try his hardest to get you back. The Sith has ensured that you won't go back to him by holding one of your friends and a Jedi Master captive. In breaking the bond, he has distanced you from your Master, and misplaced his trust in you."

I think I did a pretty good job of that on my own, Ahsoka thought, but she remained silent and let the Daughter finish.

"He plans to have you meet again," the Daughter continued. "To show your Master what you have become. When Anakin has accepted the truth that you have truly fallen, the Sith will have him..."

"Kill me," Ahsoka finished, her eyes widening. "The Sith will have Anakin kill me, and doing so will drive him to the dark side."

The Daughter's sad look confirmed her suspicions.

"Anakin... wouldn't kill me!" Ahsoka shook her head vehemently. "He didn't before, he won't now! If the Sith will have us meet again, I'll tell him I haven't turned!"

The Daughter shook her head. "The Sith will threaten you with your friend's death if you do not do as he asks. He will ensure your silence one way or another."

"I..." Ahsoka was at loss for words. Of all the things she had expected, it hadn't been that. Was Anakin more important than Jinx?

Of course. But the Sith probably has a backup plan should he be forced to kill Jinx and Master Oki.

"I advise you to leave this place, Ahsoka," the Daughter said. "Get off of Korriban before he can use you anymore."

Get off planet... that was the logical thing to do. But something was telling her to wait, to bide her time. This Sith was the key to the war, she was sure of it. Leaving meant letting a chance to end the wars slip through her fingers, and that was not something she was willing to do, even if it meant risking her life.

"No," she said aloud.

"What?" The Daughter looked surprised. "Your life is in danger. What more can you do here?"

"I can't get both Jinx and Master Oki out of here without risking their lives," Ahsoka reasoned. "They shouldn't have to die for my freedom. And," she added, "the Force is telling me I should remain here, for the time being. Concentrate, and you'll sense it as well."

The Daughter nodded slowly. "Very well. But know that if you choose to remain here, I will not be able to help you as much. The darkness on this planet restricts my ability to give you these dreams, and there is a chance the Sith might sense something is amiss."

"I understand," Ahsoka said. "Thank you for all the help you have given me, milady."

"You are welcome, young one. Remember all that your Master and I have taught you and you will not fall. But, if the Sith were to find out about the training you have received from me, he will not hesitate to kill you and your friends. He fears your power, and what it could be used for."

Ahsoka had grown tired of the Daughter's riddles. "What do you mean?" she asked.

The spirit didn't answer. "Come," she said at last. "I will show you a higher level of mental shielding."

Ahsoka stepped closer to the Daughter, wondering if, in making her decision, she had sentenced herself to death and doomed her Master to the dark side.

Sorry for the short chapter.

Anakin and Ahsoka will be having a confrontation sometime soon. What planet do you think it should happen on? I'm open to any suggestions!