Hello all of our readers here is our newest chapter. I know I probably sound repetitive at this point but I am so sorry that this chapter took so long to be published. It's been typed up and ready to go for ages but I was unable to post it. There are pros and cons to everything and that applies to having coauthors. Even if one or two of us have seen the chapter and are fine with it, without the contribution of the third the chapter cannot be posted and the personal issues that were mentioned in a previous chapter are unfortunately still persisting. I'd like to say that they will end soon, but the truth is I really don't know when things will change. At the moment all I can do is be a supportive friend, but that does not really resolve anything. My coauthors and I though really do feel bad that we do not update more often. Sorry that was so long so onto a bit of a warning. We would just like to give a heads up to all of you that in this chapter we will be referencing an arc that took place in 'season six' of Star Wars: Clone Wars. It never aired on TV but it is available on Netflix. If you haven't seen it for whatever reason there will be spoilers in this chapter. As always if you have the time PM anyone of us or leave a review, it is always nice knowing what our readers think of our story so far. Also Netflix will not have Star Wars: Clone Wars after March 7th, so if there are any episodes you want to watch you should do that soon, since it could be a while before it returns. Happy Ahsoka Lives Day!
Chapter 7
Ahsoka and Lux had returned to Coruscant and went back to Lux's apartment.
"Well after months of searching at least we found the society," Lux declared.
"Agreed," Ahsoka replied. "We finally learned that the society does exist and that they do 'worship' the Daughter."
"Do you think they'll try to communicate with you at all in the future?" Lux questioned.
"Now that they know that the Daughter lives inside of me I'd be surprised if they didn't contact me in the near future."
"I suppose you're right," Lux said sitting down on the couch. He looked over at Ahsoka who was taking a seat next to him and something accrued to him. "By the way Ahsoka, did you notice that when we were leaving they addressed you as 'Lady' instead of 'miss'?
Ashoka's head went instantly into her hands. "I was hoping that you hadn't heard that," she groaned out.
"I thought it was appropriate," he replied with a smirk.
"Shut up" Ahsoka groaned out once again.
With a laugh Lux decided to drop the subject and picked up the remote and turned on the Holo TV. "I wonder how much major news we've missed in the time we were looking for the Society of the Light?"
"In most recent news, all security and clone troopers recently ordered took out clone Arc Trooper 5555 after he made an assassination attempt on Supreme Chancellor Palpitine," A young reporter stated. "The Coruscant Guard tracked the arc trooper to the local cantina, 79's, after escaping we was once again tracked to a warehouse in sector I-9. Jedi Knight and Republic general Anakin Skywalker and clone trooper CT-7567 also tracked the rogue clone to this location. The clone reportedly trapped them in a ray shield and was shot dead by Coruscant Guard members led by clone trooper CC-1010 after he refused to stand down. The body off ARC-5555 was taken to the Coruscant Medical Center where it was examined alongside the body of clone trooper CT-5385 who reportedly died on the planet of Kamino after medical droid AZI-3 removed a chip, that is planted in clone troopers' brains while they are still embryos. CT-5385 was reportedly taken to the clone home world after killing a Jedi general during battle. The droid responsible for the removal of the chips has been reported missing; Kaminoan doctors believe the medical droid escaped on a ship when the clones were being transported to Coruscant. Supreme Chancellor Palpitine was confirmed that that doctors at the medical center believe the clones outburst were caused by a parasite they found in both of the clones' brains, both clones supposedly got infected with the parasites while on a mission on the planet of Ringo Vinda. An antidote is currently being made by Kaminoan doctors to ensure that all current clone troopers do not meet the same fate."
Lux turned off the TV and looked at Ahsoka, who had an expression of complete and utter shock on her face.
"Ahsoka," Lux said. "You know the clones they were talking about, don't you?"
"Yes," Ahsoka said sadly. "Tup and Fives were part of the 501st. As for CC-1010, I don't know him very well, but he's also known as Fox, he's the one who had me taken into custody when I was accused of killing Letta Turmond. I can't believe both of them are dead. The whole thing doesn't make sense though. I know Fives and he wouldn't attack Anakin and Rex. He was a loyal soldier, loved everyone else in the 501st, called them all his brothers, and he was always nice to me. It sounds like sabotage is involved in this somehow. If their chips are malfunctioning, then why have only two clones acted out so far? Wouldn't all them started revolting against the Jedi immediately? Something is definitely going on."
"Are you going to try and find out what happened to Fives?" Lux questioned.
"Yes," Ahsoka stated. "I can't retrace all of Fives' steps, it would be impossible for me to get inside the clone facilities on Kamino and it would probably be smart not to go to Ringo Vinda because it's under separatist control since the Republic troops withdrew, but I should be able to investigate what happened on Coruscant. That news reports already gave us to places where Fives was, so it gives me somewhere to go."
"Do you need my help?" Lux questioned.
"Not this time Lux," Ahsoka said. "You know that I appreciate all of your help with everything that's happened so far, but this time it'd be way too dangerous for you. I'm sure that since the clones are allies to the Jedi that they're already trying to figure out what the real reason behind all of this is. I'm sure that they expect the Sith to be involved in this somehow too. Although I kind of have the exact same feeling. The Sith have allies just as the Jedi do, who's to say they don't have a some of the Kaminians working for them."
"That's a big assumption to make," Lux declared. "You could be right though; and I certainly can't bring this to the Senate. Accusing the Kaminians of being allied with the Sith would make me look suspicious since we have no concrete evidence, and that would cause a lot of chaos within the senate."
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "That's why I need to investigate this by myself. Trust me Lux, I'll be okay. Besides, this isn't just about Fives, a few of the other clones in the 501st were good friends of mine as well, and if I can figure out why the clones are going crazy, then I could probably help save a lot of them."
"I understand," Lux replied. "Do what you must to help the clones."
Later, Ahsoka's Bedroom
"Seriously," Ahsoka thought to herself. "How did Fives get himself into a situation like this?"
"If I may add my thoughts on this situation,"Daughter said. "I myself believe that your friend Fives was manipulated somehow."
"You don't believe your brother's society has people who were able to manipulate the clones do you?" Ahsoka questioned.
"No,"Daughter replied. "Just as the society of the Light chooses to remain neutral between the Jedi and the Sith, I believe my brother's society would most likely stay out of the war as well. Besides, knowing my brother he would see the Sith as being beneath him, so I do not see him demanding that his followers aid the Sith and the separatists in their plots against the Jedi and the Republic."
"What made Fives go berserk then?" Ahsoka questioned. "He knows and respects Anakin, and Rex is like his brother. I have absolutely no reason to believe he would attack either of them. Plus, he's seen what the Jedi are capable of, what Anakin's capable of. Did he discover something that serious? So serious that we needed to tell Anakin and Rex even if that meant keeping them captive?"
"It is possible," Daughter said. "The Clones are very dedicated to their missions are they not?"
"Yes they are," Ahsoka said. "Fives was always dedicated to completing every mission that we had together."
"You never thought of the clones as, well, clones, did you Ahsoka?"Daughter questioned.
"No," Ahsoka replied. "I knew how the clones were created, but each of them still had something that set them apart, and their personalities were 100 percent different. So yes, I always looked at the ones I knew as individuals."
"I'm sure we'll find some clues as to what happened to Fives," Daughter reassured. "For now though I suggest you rest. You're going to need to have your strength if we're going to spend all of tomorrow investigating."
"I guess you're right," Ahsoka said climbing into her bed.
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The next day Ahsoka began retracing Fives footsteps. She was thinking of starting at the medical center, but there were way too many people, plus they probably had the room where Fives was talking to the chancellor blocked off. So she started by going into the bowels of Coruscant to 79's. That is the first place that the news report said the Coruscant guard searched for him. Throwing up her hood she entered the bar, choosing to stand in the shadows and look for any familiar clones. It wasn't uncommon for clones to be here at all hours of the day especially in this part of Coruscant. She remembered hearing Echo and Kix talking about this place after one of their missions. So far she had seen a few clones sitting around the bar, but she didn't see anyone familiar. A couple more minutes later though she heard some familiar voices.
"I still can't believe he's gone Captain," one voice said.
"Kix," Ahsoka thought.
"I know Kix," the other voice said. "It's not your fault though."
Rex.
"I should have demanded to come with him," Kix said. "Then maybe I could have stopped him."
"There's nothing you could have done Kix," Rex replied. "If you were there then they would have shot you dead too for trying to help them."
"He seriously had you and the general trapped though?" Kix questioned.
"He did," Rex said. "Demanded that we drop our weapons and then came out and said he found out something about our chips."
"Did he say who was behind it?" Kix questioned.
"He mentioned something about the chancellor," Rex said. "The general was quick to dismiss that claim though."
"Of course Anakin would do that," Ahsoka thought.
"Did he say thing that could give us a clue as to what he meant?" Kix questioned.
"He said something about what was happening," Rex said. "Said it was bigger than any of us. Then there was the last thing he said; he said the mission, the nightmares, that they were all over now."
"Let's just hope that Fives in in a better place now," Kix said.
"Yeah," Rex said. "I'm actually really surprised that they didn't shut down the ware house in sector I-9. I have no plans of going back there though."
"They didn't close it off?" Ahsoka thought. "Well, I guess that's the next place I'm gonna have to look."
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When Ahsoka arrived at the warehouse she found that what Rex had said was true. There was nothing on the perimeter that would tell people that entering the building was forbidden. She was careful when entering the building though, in case the Coruscant Guard or the police were inside.
When she entered though, she was relieved to see that the building was indeed empty. She never would have guessed that there was a struggle of any sort here though. That was until she almost stepped on something, a piece of broken glass, she looked around to see if she could find where the glass broke off from, until she saw a broken fixture above.
"So that's where the ray shield was?" Ahsoka questioned.
That wasn't the only strange thing there. She noticed a few blasters sitting on a crate not too far from her. She picked one of them up.
"It doesn't look like it was fired at all," Ahsoka thought. "Maybe Fives picked one of these up when the shock troopers came?"
"It appears that your friend Rex was right about everything then," Daughter said. "The rest of the clones must be in great trouble then."
"It's not enough," Ahsoka said. "There has to be somewhere else we can look."
"The news report did say something about a droid removing the chips didn't it?" Daughter questioned.
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "What are the chances of it being on Coruscant though?"
"Where else could it have gone to?"Daughter countered.
"Alright," Ahsoka said. "Looking won't hurt us."
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Ahsoka tried to think of where the medical droid would be if it was on Coruscant. Her first guess was a transport station because she and the Daughter agreed that it probably wasn't sure where to go and would most likely stay behind at the transport station trying to decide its next move. They had checked several so far, but they did not see any droids that resembled a medical droid. They eve checked the one closest to the Jedi Temple and there was nothing there.
"Well this is the last known transport station on Coruscant," Ahsoka said as they walked toward one only a small distance from the Coruscant Medical Center.
"Why would it choose to stay here though?" Ahsoka questioned. "Wouldn't this be one of the first places that someone would look for it."
"Perhaps it waited for everyone to leave the ship and focus their attention on Fives until it thought it the atmosphere was toned down enough for it to go around like it was an ordinary droid?" Daughter suggested.
"Probably," Ahsoka replied. "I only see a few security droids and protocol droids though."
"Isn't that one over there a medical droid?"Daughter said noting one standing not too far from what looked like a group of protocol droids.
"What are the odds of that being the exact droid that removed the chip though?" Ahsoka questioned.
"You never know,"Daughter said. "Besides, as you mentioned not too long ago, the Force has been working in some strange ways."
"Good point," Ahsoka said. "Well, I guess we're about to find out if it's doing the same now or not."
Ahsoka approached the little droid, unnoticed by all the surrounding droids and other citizens who seemed to be going about their business just like it was another day on Coruscant.
"Excuse me," Ahsoka said getting the droid's attention.
"Oh, hello there," the droid greeted. "Can I help you with something?"
"By any chance," Ahsoka began. "You would happen to be AZI-3?"
"That is only part of my name," the droid said nervously. "The droid you are looking for could be any number of droids."
"Relax," Ahsoka said in a quitter voice she said. "I'm not here to turn you in if you are. The Arc Trooper they were talking about, 5555, he was a friend of mine. If you did help him I just have a few questions about what happened."
"You're telling the truth?" The little droid questioned.
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "Please, Fives and I fought alongside each other countless times in the past I just want to know what could have caused it and if any of my other clone friends are in great danger."
"Very well," AZI-3 replied. "I recommend that we carry out this conversation somewhere else."
"Agreed," Ahsoka said. "Follow me."
Ahsoka and AZI-3 went back to Lux's apartment once they were inside they went into the living room.
"Forgive me miss," AZI-3 said. "I did not get your name. I only know that you are a Togruta, as I have seen them before. In fact, the Jedi Master who was on Kamino investigating CT-5385's retaliation against Jedi General Tiplar was a Togruta"
"Master Shaak Ti was there?" Ahsoka questioned.
"You know they Jedi master?" AZI-3 questioned.
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "My name is Ahsoka Tano, I'm a former Jedi Padawan, and I used to serve in the Republic army."
"So that is how you knew trooper 5555?" AZI-3 asked.
"Yes" Ahsoka said. "So please can you tell me what happened?
"Very well," AZI-3 said. "When CT-5385 and CT-5555 were brought to the cloning facility on Kamino I was tasked with examining CT-5555 he saw CT-5385 having an episode in the next room while the Jedi and the other doctor were examining him. I had to try and calm him down once the doctors blocked the view. Later we found out that CT-5385 may be terminated because they said something was wrong with his chip. He asked me for help because 5385 was his friend. Only unlike some droids, I am not gifted with feeling emotions, although I do wish I was. Then he told me that it was my duty to save the patient, so we had to sneak into 5385's room, and I removed the chip. When I removed the chip, we found a "tumor" of some sort that proved 5385's chip was malfunctioning. Dr. Nala Se then came in and caught us. Then 5385 died and 5555 was arrested and I was to have my memory wiped. Shortly after though 5555 helped me and we then proceeded to trick the guards and scientists that we were escaping Kamino while we looked to see if there was any more information on the chip that could help us. We did not find anything, but 5555 convinced me to remove his chip as well, and nothing happened to him, but his chip also contained the same "tumor." When the Jedi and the scientists saw that he was acting civil without it though. They agreed to take both him and 5385's body back to Coruscant for the chancellor and the Jedi council."
"I'm guessing you were not part of the deal though?" Ahsoka asked.
"No," AZI-3 replied. "They wanted me to stay on Kamino to have my memory wiped. I was able to sneak onto the ship and hide in the cargo hold. Right before we touched down on Coruscant I was able to get out and see something through the ship's security footage."
"What was it?" Ahsoka asked.
"Dr. Nala Se," AZI-3 said. "She was injecting something into 5555."
"So she drugged Fives?!" Ahsoka said in shock.
"I believe so," AZI-3 replied. "Perhaps that is why he supposedly, lashed out on the chancellor?"
"It would make sense," Ahsoka said. "AZI-3 do you have any video footage in your memory drive to back up all these events you witnessed."
"Yes," AZI-3 said. "I should warn you that some of this might be quite disturbing."
AZI-3 projected some of the video and Ahsoka couldn't believe some of the things she was seeing."
"So cruel and horrible of them,"Daughter declared.
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "I can't believe they would do this."
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Later that day Ahsoka was sitting in her room with the holo recorder open.
"Well," she said to herself. "Here goes."
Ahsoka hit the record button.
"Hello Rex," she started off by saying. "It's been quite some time now. I want you to know that I am okay. I can't tell you exactly where I am, but know that I am safe and alive. I hope you and the rest of the 501st are doing well, especially with what happened recently. I saw what happened to Fives all over the media and I have recently chosen to do some investigating into the whole situation myself. I can't tell you everything I've found, but I do believe that there is a chance that what Fives said was right, especially if it happened to Tup too. The chip that they implanted you all with as embryos is dangerous. Tup may have killed a Jedi, but why didn't Fives do the same right away? And if it really was a parasite that infected them, then why weren't the other clones on Ringo Vinda exhibiting the same behavior sooner? I have a terrible feeling that you and the rest of the remaining clones are in great danger, whatever they're going to do to make sure the rest of you don't get infected by this, "parasite" could just be a trap. I was able to find an escaped medical droid from Kamino that helped Fives. I can't say much more about how I did so, but he did provide me with some video footage that showed some of what Fives went through; it is all attached in this message. I believe that after seeing this you might find it best to get your chip removed as well; I can't make you to remove your chip, but I ask you to do what you can to save yourself and as many clones as possible. Once you are all safe you can contact this frequency I'm enclosing. Someone will be come and retrieve you and whoever else is remaining. Please stay safe Rex, I hope to see you soon in the future, and may the Force be with you."
Ahsoka hit the record button once more and then the message was saved.
"Now I have to get it to him," Ahsoka thought.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Ahsoka?" Lux said from the other side of the door.
"Come in," Ahsoka said.
"We're you talking to someone?" Lux questioned.
"No," Ahsoka said. "I was recording a message. I did find some things that do lead me to believe that the clones are in trouble. And I need to get this message to him."
"Where did this droid come from?" Lux questioned.
"Greetings," AZI-3 said. "I am medical droid AZ-345211896246498721347."
"AZI-3 was the droid they were talking about on the news," Ahsoka confirmed.
"Are you sure that we can trust him?" Lux questioned.
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "He showed me visual footage of his and Fives experience that gives us the proof we need. Plus, the Daughter trusts him as well."
"So I guess it's safe to say we shouldn't turn him in?" Lux questioned.
"No," Ahsoka said. "He his memory will get wiped and our proof will be gone forever. Besides, I think we help him find a place where his skills will still be useful."
"Very well then," Lux said. "I will not tell anyone about him. I can't distrust you or the Daughter. Now about your friend Rex, do you even know where he'd be?" Lux questioned.
"Yeah," Ahsoka replied. "I saw him and Kix at 79's before. I have a feeling they might be there again."
"You're not going to give him the message directly though are you?" Lux questioned.
"Of course not," Ahsoka said. "I'll get bombarded with questions if I do. I'm just going to have to find another way to get it to him."
Ahsoka took her cloak from the back of the chair.
"Don't worry Lux," Ahsoka said. "This shouldn't take much longer."
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Later that night at 79's
Ahsoka sat down at one of the tables. She scanned the bar to look for any sign of Rex. She finally spotted him sitting at the bar with a drink in his hand. A Twi'lek waitress approached her.
"Can I get you anything sweetie?" She asked.
"Nothing for me," Ahsoka said. "I do have a request though. That clone sitting at the bar over there. Get him another drink."
Ahsoka handed her some credits.
"And see that he gets this," Ahsoka said handing her the device with her holo message on it.
"Wait a minute," the waitress said. "What are you playing at? Are you even old enough to be in here?"
Ahsoka waved her hand in front of the waitress's face.
"You will deliver the device to the clone and then you will forget you ever saw me," she said.
"I will give the device to the clone and forget I saw you," the waitress repeated.
Ahsoka smiled as the waitress walked away and she approached Rex. Once she saw that Rex had the device she swiftly exited the bar and made her way back to Lux's apartment.
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A few weeks later
"Something on your mind Ahsoka?"Daughter questioned as Ahsoka laid out some training mats.
"The society told both me and Lux that they could join them last time we were there," Ahsoka confirmed. "I'm currently thinking whether or not we should. I mean obviously Lux has to make the decision for himself; but I have a feeling he only will if I will. On top of that I'm still trying to figure out what to do with AZI-3. He can't just stay in Lux's apartment with us forever."
"I'm sure once things have calmed down you'll be able to find a hospital of some sort to send him to. For now it makes more sense to keep him close because of everything that's happened. On the subject of the society I have a suggestion," Daughter said. "Why don't we take turns pointing out the positives and negatives of joining the society."
"Alright," Ahsoka replied. "I'm open to that idea. Which one would you like to start with?"
"I shall start with the negatives and you can start with the positives,"Daughter stated. "Well one negative I can think of already is that my brother would be expecting this, and that could put the people of the Society of the Light in even more danger than they already are."
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "At the same time though they have been at war with your brother's people for centuries and they know the risks; and I think since they know you're inside of me that they are more than willing to fight for you now. Plus, they could probably provide us with resources to aid them in the fight against the Society of the Dark."
"And for you as well,"Daughter said. "You are what is keeping me alive, I cannot survive without a vessel."
"I did just think of a negative as well," Ahsoka stated.
"Go on then,"Daughter said.
"Since they know that you live inside of me they will expect a lot of me," Ahsoka said. "I know that some of them might not even like me, but they can still expect much from me, to be able to use your power and show that I'm worthy of being your vessel."
"Ahsoka," Daughter began. "If they expect you to be the most powerful being among them solely for the reason I inhabit your body, then krong them all."
"Did you just curse?" Ahsoka questioned in shock.
"What can I say?"Daughter replied. "Sharing a body with you has had an effect on me, but back to my main point. Ahsoka, I may have been inhabiting your body for quite some time now, but you only learned that I have been in your body, only a few months ago. You are strong with the Force in your own right, but you are still learning how to use the abilities you gain from me. So they shouldn't expect that much from you, and if they do, then pay them no attention, because you're still strong even without my force energy."
"Thanks," Ahsoka said. "That means a lot coming from you. I guess joining them wouldn't be such a bad idea, plus they're probably going to contact me sooner rather than later. So we join them then?"
"I believe we have come to that conclusion,"Daughter replied.
"Okay," Ahsoka said. "Now I need to tell Lux and ask him how he would feel about joining the society."
"I have a feeling that for you he would,"Daughter stated.
"Can we please not get into that again?" Ahsoka said. "I wouldn't want him joining just for me any way."
"Shall we tell him when he returns from the senate?"Daughter questioned.
"Yes," Ahsoka said. "I guess we should."
"Now prepare yourself, you have a lot to learn" Daughter stated.