Obi-Wan and Ahsoka walked toward the Cruiser's medical bay without saying a word to each other. Meanwhile, the twins, Luke and Leia were placed on the same bed, for some reason.
"Master Kenobi?" Ahsoka called as they entered the chamber where the twins slept.
"Yes, Ahsoka?" Obi-wan said, then noticed her worried expression. "What is it?" He asked.
"I was just thinking about what Padme said before she died." Ahsoka recalled. "And I believe her."
Obi-Wan faced her and put his hand on her shoulder. "Ahsoka, Anakin is gone." He said gently. "He has been consumed by the dark side of—"
"Do you really believe that, Master?" Ahsoka interrupted, shaking off from Obi-Wan's grasp. "I know you don't. If it wasn't for him, I would've died in that river of lava in Mustafar."
It took Obi-Wan a long time to answer, then he finally sighed. "You're right. There is still good in him. A little." He admitted, then glanced at the twins. "Maybe not to us anymore, but probably to his children, when he meets them someday." He turned back to Ahsoka. "And it's our new mission now, our new purpose: to make Luke and Leia ready from whatever there is to come."
Right on cue, Luke wailed, making Obi-Wan and Ahsoka rushed toward them.
Whoever idea it was to put the twins on the same bed, was suddenly very helpful. As Luke cried louder, Leia put an arm around her twin brother, which immediately calmed him down and he went back to sleep.
Even at desperate times like this, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka managed to smile.
"Well, would you look at that." Obi-Wan smiled as he raised an eyebrow.
"Good job, Leia." Ahsoka smirked. She turned to Obi-Wan. "Looks like we're getting the hang of this."
Obi-Wan chuckled. "That's just the start." He said.
Behind them someone cleared his throat. "Master Kenobi," Someone called.
They both turned and saw Captain Antilles.
"Yes, Captain?" Obi-Wan asked.
"Senator Organa has instructed me to inform you that your ship has been prepped and amended for travel." Captain Antilles said.
"Thank you, Captain." Obi-Wan said.
"The Senator will join you in the Hangar shortly." The Captain said before leaving.
Obi-Wan turned to Ahsoka and sighed. "Well, it's time." He glanced at the twins again. His eyes almost teared up when he had to remove Leia's arm around Luke, who started crying again.
Obi-Wan gently picked him up and cuddled him. "Shh, It's alright Luke," He assured. "Don't worry, you will see your sister again someday."
. . .
Bail Organa was making his way to the Hangar followed by Artoo and Threepio when they came across Captain Antilles and two crew members.
"Captain Antilles." Bail called.
The Captain bowed. "Yes, Your Highness."
Bail gestured towards the two droids behind him. "I'm placing these droids in your care. Treat them well. Clean them up. Have the Protocol Droid's mind wiped." He ordered.
"Oh, no." Threepio gasped.
. . .
Master Yoda has already left and off on the same ship he was rescued in.
Obi-Wan and Ahsoka made their way through the Hangar to General Grievous starfighter, the ship Obi-Wan used to escape Utapau.
They joined Senator Organa as the crew just finished prepping the ship.
"You're flying in that thing all the way to Tatooine?" Ahsoka asked in bewilderment. "With the baby? You've got to be kidding."
"It will be fine, Ahsoka." Obi-Wan said as he secured the papoose made out of cloth that carried the baby. "Besides, the Senator had it amended."
Ahsoka inspected the fighter. Sure enough, General Grievous' Separatist Military insignia was removed from the hull.
"And no, I will not be flying this fighter all the way to Tatooine." Obi-Wan added.
"Surely, Master Kenobi," Bail said. "I could order the crew to fly this Cruiser all the way to Tatooine if we have to." He offered.
"No, that won't be necessary, Senator." Obi-Wan declined. "You've already helped us enough. And moreover, this way we can avoid suspicions."
Bail nodded slowly. "Very well. Have a safe journey, Master Kenobi." He said.
"Thank you, Senator." Obi-Wan said.
Ahsoka rushed forward and gave Obi-Wan a hug, which surprised him and returned the same hug.
"This isn't goodbye, Ahsoka." Obi-Wan promised. "We will see each other again, hopefully."
Ahsoka rubbed Luke's head and a tear trickled down her cheek.
Obi-Wan wiped the tear from her cheek. "Don't forget what I told you." He reminded her. "Remember your purpose."
Ahsoka straightened and nodded.
Obi-Wan hopped into the fighter cockpit. "May the Force be with you, Ahsoka, always." He said.
"May the Force be with you too, Master Kenobi." She replied.
Obi-Wan nodded in reponse as the transparisteel windshield closed above his head and the engines started. He managed to wave his hand to Ahsoka and Bail as he flew the ship out of the Sundered Heart.
. . .
As the Sundered Heart flew towards Aldera, the capital city of the planet Alderaan, Senator Organa stood by the transparisteel viewports in his Stateroom. He was later joined by the young Jedi Knight, Ahsoka Tano.
"I sense you're already planning what to do against the Empire," Ahsoka spoke up. "Am I right, Senator?" She asked.
Bail turned to her in astonishment. "You are indeed precocious, young one." He said, turned back to the viewports. "This new Empire is a dictatorship. Which means, the rights of the people mean nothing now. That's the one of the things we fought hard in the Senate. I feel like I should be doing something about it."
"How can I help?" Ahsoka asked.
Bail again, turned to her in bewilderment. "A rebel resistance will be necessary against this Empire." He suggested.
Ahsoka nodded in agreement. "I agree. But it must be formed slowly to avoid suspicions. And secretly gather intel anywhere." She faced the senator. "There is little I can do for now, but I will help you recruit people to this movement."
Bail smiled. "Well, it looks like we still have a lot to discuss, Master Jedi."
"Of course, Senator," Ahsoka said. "But first, I need to take Leia to her new home."
