Ahsoka was unloaded at the temple. I followed Ahsoka and Anakin feeling Wolfe's glare at my back.
Anakin paced back and forth Ahsoka and I sat on the bench I had my hand wrapped around hers.
"Your not helping"she told Anakin
"I'm sorry snips. I...I just.. I don't know what to do." He said.
"It's ok I don't know what to do either." She said. A chime resonated through the room. The three of us stepped onto a platform Ahsoka stood in the middle we were brought up into the chamber. Ahsokas rose even higher after ours stopped. We stepped back.
"Padawan Tano serious charges have been levied against you. How plead you?" Yoda asked.
"Not guilty master."Ahsoka said" I would never take the lives of innocents. The values of the Jedi are sacred to me."
"There is evidence to the contrary. You were alone with Letta Turmond when she died. Can you explain this?" Mundi asked
"Someone used the force against her." She said
"Which brings us to Ventress. Can you explain you association with her?" Plo Koon asked
"We had a mutual understanding. I thought she was helping me." She said
"Did she help you acquire the nano-droid technology they found when you were apprehended, the same devices used in the bombing of the temple?" Mundi asked
"No I was set up and deceived, as you are being deceived now." Ahsoka protested
"The question is Padawan Tano who is deceiving us? Ventress you or someone else?"Windu asked.
"I am not deceiving you. I would assume Ventress is, but I can't be sure. My sense is clouded." Ahsoka said
"Clouded by the dark side these things are Padawan Tano. Dangerously clouded but not just surrounding you, surrounding many things in these times." Yoda said.
"You've already made your decision haven't you? This meeting is just a formality!"Anakin shouted. My heart sunk. Yoda sighed
"Reached a decision we have, though not in total agreement are we." Yoda said
"It is the council's opinion that Padawan Tano has committed sedition against the republic, and this she will be expelled from the Jedi order." Windu said. A low growl grew in my throat.
"You cant do this!" Anakin shouted. Only to be stopped by the gaurds
"Your Padawan Status will be stripped from you, and you shall forfeit all rank and privileges within the Grand Army of the Republic. You will be turned over to the Republic courts to await your trial and whatever punishment they will set for you."Mundi said the gaurd yanked off Ahsokas Padawan beads." Henceforth you are barred from the Jedi Order." I snarled and stepped forward.
"Your going to subject a 16 year old to the mercy of the court system! This this is why the people don't trust the Jedi."I shouted as the guards led Ahsoka away." She trusted you" I snarled pointedly to Kenobi and Plo Koon I knew that I had hit them where it hurt. Before they could say a word I pivoted on my heel and left. I sprinted after Anakin.
"What am I going to do" he whispered
"Get Padme she'll defend Ahsoka no matter what" I said softly. I walked straight to the prison.
"You can't go see her" Fives said from the bench nearly the entire 501st was there.
"Like hell I can't"A low growl left my throat i felt a hand on my shoulder"She's 16 she shouldn't have to do this alone." I turned to look at the hand owner
" I know" Rex said. Under his helmet I could tell his eyes brimmed with unshed tears. I joined them sitting on the floor next to Tup glaring daggers at the corrie guards through the protection of my helmet.
"I'm here with General Skywalker to see Prisoner Ahsoka Tano" Padmes voice rang through the halls.
" I'm sorry ma'am but the prisoner is not aloud to have visitors." The gaurd said
"I'm her representative in this case and I have the right to speak to my client" she said authoritatively.
" Of course Senator." The guard said the two of them walked through the halls. Anakin walked out like hell hath no fury. We watched as he stormed out. All of our heads perked up as Ahsoka was escorted past us and into the court room. We crowded outside the door. We waited and waited.
Hope filled me as Anakin and some Jedi gaurds escorted a hand cuffed Barris Offee into the court room. Moments passed before Baris was escorted out of the room and to the cells.
"He did it" I chuckled ruefully
"Of course he did its Skywalker" Fives grinned. Ahsoka and Anakin stepped out of the room.
"We'll come find you guys in a bit we have to go meet with the council." Anakin said. Rex nodded.
We took off and waited by the temple. I watched Ahsoka walk down the steps on her own.
I approached her with Rex. A single tear slipped down her face.
"Your not coming back are you?" Rex asked.
"No i couldn't do it" she said. I pulled her tightly into a hug. Rex followed suit. Her resolve shattered she cried into our arms.
"Easy breathe I understand. It's going to be alright Ad'ika" I soothed.
"You can't leave with out saying goodbye to the 501st you know that right Vod'ika they're waiting down there" Rex said.
"I know" she said I stepped back and the three of us walked back to the group.
"Your leaving" Fives asked she nodded. She wrapped her arms around Fives the rest of the team all placed a comforting hand on their former commander farewell.
Authors note
So Uh I cried a shit ton well writing this her arcs so sad and I couldn't have her leave without saying goodby because feels have a good day hope you enjoyed the feel.
Mandoa
Ad'ika: little one
Vod'ika: little brother/ little sister.