Chapter Twenty Six: I really hate politicians
Author's note: Filler chapter based on what happened with the Nexus root information. It wasn't really discussed again so I might as well add a bit of something about it in here right? Anyway I hope you like it.
Anakin and Ahsoka were called to the Senate building with Obi-wan, Plo Koon, Windu, and Yoda. Tarkin was there and the information about the Nexus root was to be discussed. When the group arrived the captain was already there waiting and Ahsoka glared, she really hated this guy.
"Good to see you all," the Chancellor said and they all bowed out of respect while Tarkin didn't move only glared slightly at them. "We need to reach a compromise with the information Padawan Tano and Captain Tarkin hold."
"Hear each side's thoughts on the matter we should." Yoda said and the chancellor agreed.
"Why don't we let Tarkin speak first?" Palpatine offered and Ahsoka nodded that was fine with her.
"I do not like the idea of such information being held by a child," he started glaring at Ahsoka. Anakin stood next to her and tried to keep her calm. "If she were to get captured and tortured the information would be given out to our enemies in a second. This girl is not fit to hold something so powerful." Tarkin said crossing his arms and Ahsoka was very still, too still actually.
"Strike one…" Anakin thought, this guy was asking for it.
"Why do you feel that way?" Palpatine asked
"She is a woman they do not handle pain the best, plus being Togruta if she were shocked enough times she would spill."
"Strike two…" Anakin thought and looked at Ahsoka who hadn't moved an inch.
"Then what do you suggest?"
"Get the information out of her and then wipe her memory of it." Tarkin stated simply
"Doing that could harm her in the process…" Palpatine said looking at the man
"This is a war zone not a daycare center."
"Strike three, you're so screwed." Anakin thought and could feel Ahsoka's anger building, he also didn't have any intentions of stopping her unless things got to out of hand.
"Padawan Tano do you have a counter offer?" Palpatine asked and Ahsoka nodded
"First…" she paused looking at Tarkin. "Master Piell died trying to save your ungrateful ass, you self-centered egotistical son of a bitch!" she snapped and the other Jedi simply watched, they really couldn't do anything.
"Second if you're so worried about me spilling the information in the event I'm captured the information is useless without the other half." She crossed her arms and smirked "Or are you worried that you will break and give it out to the Separatists?" she watched as Tarkin eyes widened looking at her.
"Third I like your idea, I think we should get the information from you and then wipe your memory…" she glared and Anakin shook his head softly Tarkin had asked for this. "It would save everyone so much time, don't you think?"
"At least I do not let my emotions control me." Tarkin spat
"At least I have emotions," she glared walking to stand in front of him.
"Why do you think I lack them?"
"You don't even care that Master Piell died!" she said
"I made my point; I do not think the Jedi should be fighting in this war."
"Good for you dumb ass, do you know how many droids I can kill and how many clone lives I can save by doing so?" she glared
"Clones were made to be disposable." He stated simply and Ahsoka glared
"You're a real douche you know that!" She snapped and glared at him. "I refuse to tell anyone but the Jedi council the information that Master Piell gave to me, so you know what Tarkin, you can kiss my ass."
"Excuse me?" he stared at her
"You heard me, kiss my ass." She glared and Anakin looked to the others who were just as surprised.
"At least I'm intelligent enough to know when to shut up and mind my place."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" she asked and Anakin waited
"You know very well what is means Togruta." He sneered and Ahsoka looked at him staying silent for a long time making everyone nervous. "Do you need a little longer to process that?" he smirked and Ahsoka didn't move. Everyone waited and jumped a little when she took a step back and punched him right in the face. Tarkin stumbled back and covered his nose when he removed his hand there was blood on it and Ahsoka smirked before turning to the Jedi and bowing softly.
"I understand that my actions can be seen as wrong, you can punish me all you want later, I am leaving, you know my stand on the information." Ahsoka turned and walked out and Anakin followed still shocked. She didn't talk or even look at him Anakin finally caught up to her and pulled her aside.
"I'm sorry…" she whispered looking down Anakin lifted her head up looked around and then kissed her.
"I'm not upset, you had every right to say what you said and do what you did." Anakin smirked "By the way, prefect hit." He hugged her softly and she smiled softly.
"I really hate politicians."
Later no agreement was reached and it was decided that it would be handled another time. Anakin and Ahsoka trained for a little while so she could calm down a bit. When that was over they went to sleep soundly.
Author's note: I know a really short chapter… sorry.