4 BBY

Hera had shown Kaleena where she'd be staying during her time on the Ghost. Kaleena would bunk with Sabine Wren, their resident Mandalorian artist. The next morning, Kaleena sat amazed at the plethora of colors on the walls of the room. It was more than what she would see in the Tatooine sky at sunset, and it almost brought a tear to her eye. But she shook the thought of Tatooine out of her head and got off the bed. Kaleena put her jacket on and grabbed her backpack, not wanting to leave it behind anywhere.

The majority of the Ghost crew was eating breakfast in the galley. Hera and Kanan were missing, but Ezra seemed happy when he spotted her, so she didn't feel completely out of place. The Lasat, however, was completely confused at the sight of the girl. "When did we get another kid?" he asked Sabine.

"Last night," the Mandalorian answered, taking another bite of food. "Came back with Ezra, remember?"

"Yeah, but I didn't think we kept her," he replied.

Ezra shook his head in disappointment. "You know, she's standing right there." The Lasat was torn between being embarrassed and annoyed. "Zeb, Rex, this is Kaleena," Ezra introduced.

The old clone stood from his spot and held his hand out. "I'm Rex," he said. Kaleena shook his hand. "Kanan told me who your father is. He was a good friend of mine."

"You knew him?" Kaleena repeated.

The clone chuckled. "Knew him? I fought with him!" Rex was beaming with pride at knowing Obi-Wan. "He was one of the best Jedi I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. But I've got to say, it's a little, uh, shocking, to say the least, that he had a kid. General Skywalker always joked about General Kenobi's close relationship with the senator's handmaiden, but I never thought it went anywhere. Especially given how standard of a Jedi he was. The others seemed to idolize him."

"Your father is Obi-Wan Kenobi?" Sabine asked, surprised as well. "He was a close friend of the Duchess of Mandalore. Saved her life a few times, if I remember correctly."

"I didn't know that," Kaleena said quietly, taking the fruit that Ezra held out to her. She sat next to the boy, thinking about her father who was still on Tatooine.

The Ghost crew glanced between each other, unsure of how to react to her now detached state. From what they knew about the Jedi from Kanan, Rex, and Ahsoka, they didn't think a Jedi and their kid would dislike each other based on how they're supposed to be compassionate, kind, and selfless. But Kaleena acted as though she never wanted to see her father again. Although she did, she didn't want it to be anytime soon or on Tatooine. She had to figure out herself first.

"Where are you from?" Sabine asked, trying to change the subject.

Kaleena broke off a piece of fruit and looked at the Mandalorian. "I was born on Coruscant. I probably shouldn't say where I was raised though. My dad has gone through great pains to keep his location a secret." All except changing his last name. Even Kaleena didn't walk around a Kenobi. She set down the fruit on the table, not really hungry. She then looked at Rex. "Did you know my mom?"

Rex immediately grew awkward. His eyes widened a little, eyebrows rising. His eyes drifted to the wall, then he sighed. "I saw her a few times. Never really got to know her. Usually in passing. She was always quiet, standing behind Senator Amidala. Although, there isn't much a handmaiden for a senator can do in a war."

"Do you know how she died?" Kaleena's jaw clenched as she stared directly at the clone, ignoring the sad discomfort of the others. She had to know. Her father never told her, if he even talked about her late mother at all.

Rex held on to his cup of water tightly. He remembered clearly how stressed his general had been after that incident. "Doing her job. Protecting the senator." Kaleena nodded and continued picking at the fruit. Zeb and Sabine filled the silence with a casual conversation until Kanan and Hera walked into the galley. Hera immediately went to get food, while Kanan stayed by the entry. His eyes met Ezra and Kaleena.

Kanan gestured for the two to follow him. In the hall, he turned to the two young kids. "We're going on a trip," he told them. "Make sure you have everything you need."

"Everything I need is in here," Kaleena said, pointing to her backpack.

Kanan nodded at looked at Ezra. "Meet us in the Phantom." Ezra mock saluted before running off to grab his lightsaber and helmet. Kanan brought Kaleena to the Phantom and started warming up the ship. She took off her backpack and set it on the floor by her feet before buckling herself into one of the seats. Ezra caught up quickly and the Phantom detached from the Ghost.

"Where are we going?" Ezra asked, staring out the window after a little bit of flying. He was happy to actually do something other than blaster practice.

"A remote, mountainous part of Garel," Kanan replied. "We're meeting Ahsoka. I figured we should be away from the city."

It was Kaleena's turn to ask a question. "Who's Ahsoka?" She'd met more people in the past few days that she had in the past few years. She wasn't sure if she liked it or not.

"She's a Jedi, too," Ezra answered. "She's got these white lightsabers. It's so cool." Kaleena chuckled at his enthusiasm. "Speaking of lightsabers, do you have one? I only saw you use the Force." Kaleena nodded as she opened her backpack. Her hand wrapped around the rigid black grip and pulled it out. She hadn't actually held it since the day she left Tatooine, so it was almost a relief to have in her hand again. It called to her.

"I hope you're better at lightsaber combat than he is," Kanan said with a light laugh. Kaleena chuckled as well while Ezra looked offended. Kanan brought the Phantom down outside of a cave on the side of a mountain. "Ahsoka should be here soon. Come on. I want to see what you know." Kaleena and Ezra followed the older Jedi out of the small ship, out onto the mountainside. It was flat where they landed, leading either off a cliff or into a cave. "I'm assuming you finished your training?"

"I wouldn't say that," Kaleena replied, pulling out her padawan braid from under her hair where it hid. The braid was wrapped tightly in the cord still.

Kanan didn't show any judgment. "I didn't finish my training. Neither did Ahsoka. Times are tough. You have to make do with what you can."

The young girl leaned against the side of the Phantom as Kanan turned to face the horizon. "Why didn't you finish yours?" She could feel the tension flow through his body.

"My master, Depa Billaba, was killed by clones. She sacrificed herself so I could survive the slaughter." His voice was grave as he recalled that day, the day of Order 66. "Did Master Kenobi ever tell you about what happened?"

She pushed herself off the ship and walked over, standing beside Kanan. "A little bit. He told me he was betrayed by his own battalion. And that he was on Utapau at the time. He had just killed General Grievous. But he never said anything other than that. I knew not to press it."

Kanan smiled. "I always wondered what happened to that rust bucket." Another ship was spotted in the distance, flying low to avoid scanners. The three Jedi could see it well. Kanan recognized it as belonging to Fulcrum. "There she is." The new ship landed next to the Phantom. As the ramp lowered, a female Togruta exited the ship with two lightsabers clipped to her belt. Kanan nodded his head in acknowledgment. "Ahsoka. I'm glad you could make it on such short notice."

The Togruta was amused. "You didn't give me a lot to go on," she said. "Why did you want to meet way out here?"

"It's more private than the Ghost." Kanan gestured to Kaleena. "This is Kaleena. Kaleena, meet Ahsoka Tano."

Ahsoka froze in her tracks and eyed the girl up and down. She couldn't believe it. It was Cattleya's daughter. Standing in front of Ahsoka was the grown baby of one of her old friends from before she left the Order. Ahsoka could hardly breathe as she stared with wide, glassy eyes. It couldn't be. "You can't be," Ahsoka whispered to herself. She slowly stepped forward, raising one of her hands to the young girl's face. It had to be. Kaleena isn't a common name. She had her mother's eyes and hair. Then her gaze dropped to the necklace that rested against her collarbone. The same crystal. Ahsoka choked back a sob and forced Kaleena into a hug, holding her as tight as possible, like she was going to lose her. "I can't believe it. You're here. You're alive."

Neither of the boys knew how to react. Ezra almost wanted to laugh to try and diffuse his awkwardness. Kanan simply didn't know what was going on. Ahsoka made it sound like she knew Kaleena, but the look on Kaleena's face was clear. The sixteen-year-old had no idea who the Togruta was.

"I'm sorry, but do I know you?" Kaleena asked, detaching herself from Ahsoka.

A deep sadness clouded Ahsoka's eyes. "No, I guess not," she replied. "But I knew your mom. I met you after you were born. Cattleya liked to sing to you when you got fussy. When she was sleeping, Padmé would sing you the same song. It was some lullaby on Naboo or something. I actually remember when you were born. Granted, I wasn't actually there for it, that was Padmé, but anyway, it was like right before the Chancellor got kidnapped. Master Kenobi had faked his death to stop the plot. My master was devasted. It was a hectic couple of days."

"You know who her father is, right?" Kanan asked, interrupting Ahsoka's excited babbling.

Ahsoka folded her arms. "I had my suspicions, but they hadn't been confirmed, why?" At the amused expression of Kanan, she gasped. "No! Really? Master Kenobi?" She looked at Kaleena who nodded. "I guess it isn't all that surprising. Even Anakin noticed how close they were." Ahsoka then noticed the lightsaber in Kaleena's hand. "Yours?" The Togruta held out her hand and Kaleena handed it to her. Ahsoka examined the lightsaber before holding it up and igniting it. The cyan blade brightly shown against the dreary Garel environment. "What have you learned?"

"All forms. Or at least their basics," Kaleena answered. Ahsoka switched off the blade and handed the saber back to Kaleena.

"Your mother would be proud. She was very kind and patient. Well, as patient as she could be, with Padmé running around." Kaleena chuckled at Ahsoka's words. "You think you can show Kanan how it's done? He's getting a little rusty," Ahsoka joked with a laugh. Kanan snorted and laughed as well. "What's your favorite?"

Kaleena glanced down at the saber in her hand. She didn't think they would approve, but she didn't want to lie. "Vapaad."

While shocked, Ahsoka tried not to show it. "You know, Master Windu created that form. He and Master Kenobi would often discuss its mechanics since it is so different from Soresu, which Obi-Wan preferred. But I suppose you already know that."

"I like that one, too. It's relaxing, fluid, reliable. Although, sometimes you need a more aggressive approach."

"Well said."