I cleaned the bars counter well Thira righted the chairs. We had one of the rowdiest crowds we'd had in a while. A hooded figure walked in the door chiming as it clicked shut.
" I'm leaving Coruscant." Ahsokas voice rang out from under the hood" I was wondering if you knew a good spot to start over?" She asked
"I know this might not be your thing but Hondos rebuilding his base on Lothal it would be a good place to get some credits. Want a drink before you go?"I asked
"I'm alright thank you though." She said I nodded and as quickly as she arrived she slipped out the door. Thira looked at me.
"She's lost her faith in the council." I said " They left her alone to face a trial that I've seen send grown men to their knees sobbing." A low growl escaped my throat.
"Go be with your men Maliya and I will be here when you return. I swear we aren't going anywhere" she said softly her hand grinning my chin. I nodded slightly
"Did I ever tell you how much I love you" I chuckled softly
"All the time go take a bottle with you there going to need it." She said sliding a bottle of whiskey towards me.
"God your the best I'll be back soon." I said grabbing the sealed bottles and took off.
I slide into the drivers seat and took off a melancholy smile on my face.
I stepped out onto the bases hangar and was stopped by the corrie guard.
"I wouldn't do that Fox I'm already pissed off at you as it is" I told the commander dressed in red he barked at his men to let me pass and I walked into the 501st barracks. Cody and The Wolfe pack where there as well. Wolfe was looking considerably grumpy an ice pack on his head
"Did you bring alcohol?" Fives perked up I held up the bottle
"What are you an alcoholic?" I handed him the bottle. He rolled his eyes
"How's your General?" Wolfe asked.
"I don't know no ones seen him." Jesse said
"He's probably out give him time he tends to get overly attached for a Jedi" I said. I scanned the group. "Tup...do you need help?" I chuckled to the clone who's hair was tangled in a brush.
"Yes please" he said sheepishly.
I chuckled and detangled the brush from his hair.
"You know my six year old can do this herself" I teased lightly as I ran the brush through his hair.
"She doesn't wear a helmet all the time." He said. Fives slid two cups of whiskey to us.
"To Ahsoka Tano."Rex said. We all lifted our glasses.
"My she find peace and safety during her adventures" I said i took a shot. I braided tups hair back before tucking it into the bun.
" ah you can't drink that of that" Kix scolded Wolfe. Stopping him as the glass hit his lips
Cody chuckled plucking the glass from Wolfe's hand.
"Water. That's it" Kix stared the commander down.
"Fine" he huffed Comet burst into a fit of laughter.
"If only we could do that" he laughed his hand grasping his ribs.
" shut it Comet" Wolfe glared.
I chuckled.
"The mighty Wolfe felled by a concussion." Victory chuckled.
The room roared in laughter. Sometimes all it takes is a little hope that goodbye isn't always forever.
Authors note
Some good ol soft wars because the clones deserve nothing more than happiness and hugs because they're all touched starved.