Chapter Thirty Seven: I think he holds the record

Author's note: Alright the wonderful world of The Gathering. It's a cute episode ok! Again vote yes or no on a sequel. Also there are a total of 4 episodes spanning this little arc but I am going to do one per chapter because again it's easier for me to write and then there's a lot with Artoo going on that mission. Except for this one because otherwise that is just far too short

Ahsoka was giving the task of escorting a class of younglings to Ilum so they could get their light saber crystals and in turn make their light sabers. Ahsoka's shoulder had healed but she was still in the process of getting all of its movement back so this was the perfect thing for her to do. Ahsoka learned the names and had even met a few of them before. There was Petro (Human), Katooni (Tholothian), Byph (Ithorian), Ganodi (Rodian), Zatt (Nautolan), and Gungi (Wookiee). She told them that they were the top of their class and that they were going to start the Gathering. Gungi said something and Petro stepped forward.

"What is the gathering Padawan Tano?" Petro asked she was pretty much, in charge of these 6 younglings. Ahsoka stated their names as they watched her

"The time has come for you to build your own light sabers." She stated and they cheered she smiled she remembered when she had made her own weapon and then when she made her matching second one. She had two crystals when she was little stating that she wanted to make another at one point. Ahsoka did warn them that it wasn't going to be easy. The group went to Ilum and everyone, but Gungi wore a coat. Ahsoka actually liked her coat when it was freezing like this. Artoo stayed with the ship and they continued their trek for a little while. They got to what looked like a cliff wall and Ahsoka knelt onto the ground and dusted some snow aside.

"It's a dead end!" Petro called Ahsoka only smirked at them before backing up and looking at them. She told them to use the force to enter and they had to do it together. They did and the ancient complex door opened for them. They went in to meet with Master Yoda who would be helping them on their journey. Ahsoka stood by Yoda's side as he spoke. He told them how a Jedi is the force made into something physical. After Yoda did some badass stuff that only Yoda could do the door to the cave was opened.

"Remember once you find your crystal do not stay in the cave, when the sun sets the door will freeze again."

"How long will we be in there?"

"One rotation," she stated "There won't be anything anyone can do." She said and went on to tell them that they would know which one would be theirs. Ahsoka and Yoda couldn't go into the cave themselves and waited outside

"If remember correctly I do, got caught you almost did." Yoda then laughed as he and Ahsoka sat and waited for the younglings to come out.

"I found my crystal and then another called to me right as I was leaving, it happens." She shrugged smiling softly. "I had always wanted two light sabers and knew that someday I would make another."

"Lost or broken how many have you?" Yoda teased and Ahsoka laughed

"None actually, Master Skywalker on the other hand, I think he holds the record for most broken light sabers." She laughed and Yoda nodded

"Broken or destroyed several he has, hopefully no more he ruins." Yoda said and the two waited still. Yoda and Ahsoka mused on when Ahsoka had been in Yoda's classes and everything that had happened what seemed like so long ago. Petro came out and both Ahsoka and Yoda knew right away he hadn't done it right. He showed them and the crystal melted into water

"You were in such a rush to be the first one out that you didn't look hard enough" Ahsoka said and Petro looked at the door

"But it's already half closed."

"Then you better hurry." Ahsoka told him and the boy ran back into the cave.

"One in every group there is." Yoda said and they went back to waiting. Ahsoka looked up as Gungi came out but Petro and Katooni were still in the cave. Ahsoka watched the door closing and it was even further then when Ahsoka had almost gotten trapped Katooni ran out and she was worried about Petro but Ahsoka smirked softly. The two Jedi knew Petro would be fine and sure enough moments later he came busting out of the ice sliding on the ground with crystal in hand.

"How did he break the ice?" Ganodi asked and Ahsoka smiled

"Only water made solid the door is, break it one can if their will is strong enough." Yoda stated and then laughed Ahsoka laughed lightly remembering the look on her face when she was told the ice could be broken. Yoda then explained that they all learned a lesson based on their previous fears or weaknesses.

Ahsoka and the younglings started the trip back to the Temple. She smirked softly as Petro demonstrated a move against the practice target, the one she remembered so well. Ahsoka had them gather around and put their crystals on the table. She introduced them to a droid by the name of Huyang. He proceeded to explain the styles of light sabers and the use of them. He also explained that he had a record of every light saber ever created. Ahsoka looked at the holo disk that showed the different styles and smiled as both of hers were up there. Huyang went to Gungi and the Wookiee said he felt his light saber should be made of wood. After some fumbling around in many drawers he brought out one with all the right parts. That got the others respect quickly and he continued with each of them as Ahsoka smiled softly and watched them before getting a call from Artoo as he spotted a ship. Ahsoka walked around as they each started to make their weapons Petro was first, no surprise there. He then said he would challenge Obi-wan to a duel and kill Grievous. Ahsoka laughed along with the others and looked at the boy. Huyang went up to him and looked at the light saber and back at the boy.

"The only person you will kill is yourself, you put this" he pointed to an important part "backwards, if you light this all that will be left of you and this weapon will be the crystal." He said and Ahsoka helped the two girls Katooni was getting it when she ship rocked and Ahsoka went to the bridge telling them to stay there. When she got there Artoo said they were being attacked and Ahsoka looked at the ship.

"Fuck this guy!" she cursed knowing it was Hondo's ship. "What the hell does this ass want now?!" she called as the ship was hit. Ahsoka went back to the younglings telling Artoo to get them out of there. The ship was dragged to Hondo's and they started to board. Ahsoka ran and got the younglings along with the droid into the ventilation systems. Ahsoka cursed again it was her job to keep them safe and of course nothing was ever safe when Hondo was involved. Ahsoka then explained who would go where and who would do what. She stated as if it were common, that when she ruptured to docking tube all the pirates would be sucked off the ship. Ahsoka told them that they cannot leave the cargo hold or the cockpit; under any circumstances were they to engage the pirates. They had to stay hidden at all costs and after getting a nod or approval Ahsoka had the two teams go where they needed to.

Ahsoka let out yet another curse as there was smoke in the ventilation system. Damn Hondo… she only hoped that everyone was getting where they needed to be. Ahsoka made her way to the power room only to find out that the team traveling with the Professor Droid wasn't in the hold. Ahsoka sighed, oh well she could use a little action. Ahsoka got there just in time and pushed a bunch of pirates back with the force and went to stand in front of Hondo. She decided words first and if that didn't work then she would kick his ass.

"You do know the Jedi will not take kindly to this attack don't you?" She looked at him then the younglings and gave a look before looking back to Hondo.

"Ahsoka, how wonderful to see you again, tell me how will they know that it was me who attacked you?" Hondo asked

"You seem less hospitable then our last meeting…" She stated and Hondo looked at her

"My mood is based on profit and today I'm in the mood for crystals." He explained and Ahsoka looked at him and engaged him in a fight as Huyang got the younglings out and into the hold. Ahsoka was contacted by Zatt who told her they were in the hold and Ahsoka ordered him to move the ship away saying she would be fine. She had almost been sucked into space before but now she was ready and not handcuffed. As the door opened the other were sucked out and Hondo looked at her like she had gone mad.

"What the hell are you doing?!" he exclaimed and Ahsoka glared

"Getting you the hell off my ship!" she said and used the force to get him off however she ended up missing a pirate after she gave the order to make the jump to hyper space and was sucked into Hondo's ship. She got captured and continued to let a multitude of curses out at the pirates. Of all the people why Hondo? She wished her Master was with her right now.

"You have cost me a lot to day child, and for that" he paused as she was kicked down to her knees then wacked hard with the end of a blaster in her Lekku knocking her out. "I will turn you into profit, goodnight young one."

Author's note: Leaving is on a cliff hanger because I wanted to! New chapter tomorrow and remember to vote yes or no for a sequel.