(What's up my awesome readers, sorry for that little delay but here's another chapter. I am also gonna clear some things up before we start.
First, with midterms and more intense college work approaching, along with working on my student film final project, look towards the ends of the month for future chapters. In fact by the time, you all are reading this, I've probably halfway finished the next chapter. But hey, I am now on Spring Break, so I have some time to get a few chapters out to you guys.
Second, I just want to thank you all for reading my story and sharing it with other people. It means a lot to me as a Star Wars fan and a newbie Fanfiction writer. Please leave more reviews and share it with others.
And lastly, I want to add a little context to Jaden. You will eventually get a chapter that shows Jaden's early years before meeting the Ghost crew. But to give you guys a little sampling, Jaden was born in 21 BBY, so during the Clone Wars: Season 2. If I were to put a stamp on it, Jaden was born a little bit before the Second Battle of Geonosis. So, he and Sabine are the same age.
PS: Look towards the end of the months from now on for new chapters.)
After a few minutes, Ahoska pulled the shuttle out of hyperspace to meet the Rebel fleet. Jaden took a quick look at the main corvette, but he did not see the Ghost.
'They must still be tracking down Ahsoka's friend.' he thought to himself.
"Liberator, this is T-6, Clearance code 2-7-1-9-4-6. We got somebody special." Ahsoka spoke over the comm to the corvette.
"Your clearance code checks out. Welcome back, Commander Tano." A rebel operator said.
With that, the shuttle pulled in and docked with the corvette. Once docked, the three climbed down into the hallways. They then made their way onto the bridge where Commander Sato was waiting for them.
'Welcome back Commander Tano, Jaden Sha."'
"Commander." Jaden nodded.
Sato nodded back.
"We have good news." Jaden told him, stepping aside letting Sato see Jast. "He has information that can help us. In exchange, we help him."
"What type of information?" he asked.
Jast stepped forward. "I have hyperspace lanes that can help you move temporarily around the Empire. I will give them to you."
"In exchange for?" Sato asked skeptically.
"His homeworld. Ibaar. The Empire is blockading the planet, starving out its people. He wants us to help them."
Sato looked at Ahsoka who nodded at him in approval. Jaden knew that they had taken a beating by the Sith Lord not too long ago, but they have a chance to galvanize their strength and strike back against the Empire. After a moment of deliberation, Sato made a decision.
"Ok, we will help them, but it might take a little time. For now, you can have a residence on this ship until we can get the operation on the way."
Jast nodded calmly. He didn't want to wait, but he had to do it to help his people.
Sato then nodded, and two Rebels escorted Jast to his room, leaving Jaden, Ahsoka and Sato on the bridge.
"So..." Jaden began. "That was fun, what's next."
Ahsoka had a small smile and rolled her eyes a little. One of the Rebel operators came forward.
"Commander, Ghost has arrived."
With haste, Ahsoka and Jaden went into the hallway to greet them. Jaden was eager to see who Ahsoka's old friend was.
As they were walking through the hallway, they were intercepted halfway but Ghost crew. Jaden smiled to see Ezra, Sabine and the rest of the Ghost crew have returned. But somebody else was with them.
It was an older man, with dark skin like him. He had a thick white beard; he was also wearing old armor.
Ahsoka looked at the old man and a warm smile came onto her face. Jaden could tell that this was the "old friend" they were sent to get.
After looking at each other for a few seconds, the old man finally spoke to his old friend.
"Commander. You got old."
"Had to happen sometime, Rex."
Ahsoka then proceeded to wrap her arms around him. And his around her. Jaden can tell by this that they have not seen each other in a while.
"I'm glad you're still alive." Rex told her.
"You too." Ahsoka says letting go of Rex, but still having her arms on his shoulders to get a good look at him.
"Well I wouldn't be if it weren't for these guys" Rex gestures to the Ghost crew.
Ahsoka then turns to them, Kanan specifically. "Thank you for trusting my friend."
"It wasn't easy. It's still not." Kanan says. This peeks Jaden's interest.
"Nothing worth doing ever is." She tells him.
Rex's attention then turned to Jaden, who was looking at him with an unusual expression. It was kinda hard to tell what it was by looking.
"You're a clone, aren't you?" Jaden asked, kinda worried. He knew from the journal that the clone troopers turned on the Jedi, and almost wiped them out. His dad believed that somebody must have forced them to do this. And as of recent events, it was probably the Sith. "I'm Jaden."
Rex looked at Ahsoka, who nodded, and put his hand on the young Jedi's shoulder. "It's alright."
This caused Jaden to look up and have an uncertain smile. If Ahsoka trusts him, he probably should.
Hours later…
On the Ghost, Jaden was talking to Sabine about the mission. She was getting to the part where Zeb was used as Joopa bait. That part made Jaden laugh, and that inturn made Sabine start to laugh too.
"So… so let me get this straight. It really ate him?"
"Yeah, it did." the Mandalorian replied.
As their laughter died down, Jaden got a good look at Sabine's hair. It was bright blue. Jaden liked it, and he liked Sabine's "colorful" personality. It was infectious.
He then realized he had pressing business to attend to. And there was no better time to ask it.
"I'll talk to you later, ya?" he told her.
"Ya." She tells him, watching him leave the ship.
Jaden rounded corridors in the corvette, heading towards Ahsoka's quarters. Upon reaching the door, Jaden stopped for a second. He was thinking on how to ask this of Ahsoka. He was worried if he did this wrong, it could irreparably compromise his relationship with Ahoska, her being his superior and all, along with his position in the Rebellion.
Then, the door suddenly opened. It revealed Ahsoka was sitting on the floor, legs crossed with her eyes closed. Jaden knew what she was doing, she was meditating, just like his father used to do, years ago.
"You want to ask me something Jaden?" she asked.
Jaden was hesitant, but he spoke up. "What did you mean by "complicated", about you being a Jedi."
Ahsoka had a surprised look on her face. Jaden instantly felt guilty, he couldn't have asked this.
"I'm sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to…" he began.
Ahsoka had a small smile and got up. "It's alright. You kinda remind me of me when I was young, always asking questions and apologizing for mostly everything. But as for your question, I can't get into it now, but I promise I will give it to you soon."
But Jaden had more to ask. "Where did you learn to listen through the Force to track people."
"During the Clone Wars."
This was a good opportunity for Ahsoka to learn more about him. "How much has your father taught you about the Force?"
Jaden looked down a bit. "He started teaching me when I was 10, around there. He told me that the Force is created by life and grows because of it. That it binds the galaxy together. But before he could teach me everything, he got sick and his wounds…"
Jaden trailed off for a second, not knowing how to finish.
Ahsoka acquired a sympathetic look. "I'm sorry Jaden. You did handle yourself pretty well on Nar Shaddaa."
Jaden nodded, "Yeah… Look, I came here to really ask you something else."
"What?" she asked curiously.
Jaden took a deep breath and asked. "Ok, here it is… the stuff you taught me on Nar Shaddaa, could you teach me more of it?"
Ahsoka once again got a surprised look on her face. She could not believe what Jaden was asking from her. This caused her to think about, well… EVERYTHING. Everything that she has gone through, from her years as a Jedi, to being a high-ranking member of the Rebellion. Now somebody is asking to be taught by her. She has led others before, but this is different. Did she really have what it takes to have a Padawan of her own?
"I… I don't…" she began.
"Look, I understand. This is probably asking a lot. Do not worry about it. I'll just..." Jaden began to drone one. He began to walk towards the door before he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder.
"Yes." Ahsoka says firmly. "I'll do it. I'll train you."
Jaden's eyes widened and turned around to face her. 'I can't believe it. She said yes.' He thought to himself.
Ahsoka, who still has her hand on his shoulder, gave the young Jedi a reassuring look. She knew what she was agreeing to. She knew that Jaden had a long way ahead of him, and she will help him.