(AN: I'm sorry for not updating this week but I had a lot of work to do and not enough time to post a new chapter. In a review of the previous chapter a concern was raised about Ahsoka and Leia's relationship, and that they would have an aunt-niece relationship and so Leia wouldn't address her as General Tano. In this story they absolutely do have an aunt-niece relationship but at the same time the Alliance is a military organisation and Ahsoka outranks Leia by quite a lot. All the Skywalkers recognise that there are times when military rank and protocol has to be adhered to, and meeting the Jedi was definitely one of those times. Plus part of it was just Leia helping Ahsoka intimidate the Jedi. So don't be surprised if the Skywalker kids will address their parents formally occasionally. It just means that they all recognise the importance/seriousness of the situation. Now that is addressed, I think, I hope? I hope you enjoy this chapter!)

A moment later the doors to the bridge slid open again and the Jedi found themselves able to step back through. Leia and Mara were stood on either side of the main walkway of the bridge, cloaks discarded, intent on the screens in front of them. Ahsoka herself was standing in the middle of the bridge studying a tiny datapad in her hands closely, some sort of symbol projected from the screen. At the sound of their footsteps the image disappeared and she whirled, shoving the datapad into a case at her waist with what appeared to be undue haste. When she saw Windu's curious gaze she raised her eyebrows and said:

"A classified report from Fulcrum."

The Alliance agent who she had left for a rendezvous with during Obi-Wan and Mace's visit to the central fleet. Clearly a key agent if the Deputy Commander of the Fleet was willing to meet personally with the agent.

The Jedi Knights who were on that shift manning the bridge made their way back to their stations, casting astonished glances at the two teenagers in alliance uniforms with lightsaber hilts on their belts. A few angry glances as well, as some believed that only Jedi were qualified to carry lightsabers, and most had heard of Ahsoka: what she had been accused of and the fact that she had left the Order over it. Ahsoka met all of their eyes with her clear gaze, challenging them to accuse or condemn her. They all averted their own eyes and continued to their posts.

"We will be at the new Alliance base within the next 24 hours Master Jedi," she addressed them. "I understand we have a treaty to finalize and sign between the Alliance and the Order?"

Obi-Wan nodded.

"Excellent. Lieutenant Skywalker," she snapped suddenly, "I am in need of you for your secondary duty. Lieutenant Jade, continue monitoring the situation with assistance from R2-D2."

Beside Obi-Wan, and all along the bridge, there were jerks of shock and surprise as the Jedi heard the name used to address the first young lady. The Council alone reacted to the name of Lieutenant Jade. Leia Skywalker stepped away from her station and Obi-Wan could see her stifling a grin. Definitely her father's sense of humour that one. He was still reeling over the fact that Anakin had one child, let alone multiple offspring.

The Jedi Masters led the way into the conference room and they stood on either side of the table, Ahsoka facing them, Leia flanking her. They were in deep final discussions when Obi-Wan noticed that the other Jedi Masters were constantly covertly sizing up Lieutenant Skywalker. Of course, he realised, this was the first time they had seen any of the Skywalker offspring since learning of them. Young Leia did not disappoint under their scrutiny. With the dark eyes, hair, stature and political acumen of her mother, matched with her father's temperament, temper, and Force ability, she was something quite new altogether. A Jedi had not had a child for over one thousand years. Leia Skywalker was unique among the Jedi, though not as unique as some might think. One of six beings that would be new to the Jedi. Eight if you counted their mother and unofficial adoptive sister.

They concluded the treaty swiftly, Windu signing it on behalf of the Jedi, Ahsoka setting the Alliance's seal on it. Handshakes were exchanged again and they all returned to the bridge. Ahsoka went to the screen on the left side of the walkway and Leia went to stand by Mara. There were flickers in the Force as they exchanged glances, and with a startled look at Master Windu, Obi-Wan and Windu both simultaneously realised that the two of them were communicating through the Force. Mace and Obi-Wan drifted away from the other Masters to confer.

"Did you see that?" Mace asked quietly.

"I did," Obi-Wan replied in an undertone. "They must have a strong bond indeed to communicate clearly through the Force.

"How powerful, exactly, are they?"

"I don't know," Obi-Wan responded quietly. "But one of them the child of unknown parents, the other the offspring of Anakin Skywalker, the Chosen One, and both raised by him. Their training, let alone their potential, makes them powerful."

"Yes," Mace agreed. "They are both impressive, considering the environment of the Empire and their discrimination against Force-Sensitives that they grew up in. It is remarkable, my respect has increased for Anakin and Lady Padme."

Obi-Wan stifled a chuckle into his beard and raised an eyebrow. "You had respect for Anakin Mace?"

His friend laughed as well. "For Lady Skywalker, formerly Senator Amidala, I certainly had respect already. My respect for Skywalker has appeared since finding out that he rescued younglings, did not turn to the Dark Side, despite Sidious's threat to his pregnant wife, rescued an orphan whom Sidious desired as a pet, then raised seven Force-Sensitive children; six of them his own prodigiously powerful offspring, and then took up the role of the Fleet Commander of the Rebel Alliance alongside his wife and so far has kept their identities secret from the majority of the Alliance fleet, let alone Sidious. So yes, my respect for your former apprentice has increased immensely since seeing him again."

Obi-Wan raised his eyebrows. "Quite a speech there Master Windu."

"Thank you Master Kenobi," Mace replied, "I've been considering Skywalker's actions for some days."

"Evidently," Obi-Wan replied dryly.

At that moment the Masters heard the sound of boots and they stepped outside the conference room to see the Knights exiting the bridge again as Leia, Mara and Ahsoka took up their positions on the bridge and the doors slid closed again.

One single shudder later and the ship exited hyperspace. They could feel the ship beginning to decrease it's velocity and eventually sit motionless in space.

There was the hum of machinery from inside the bridge and voices, Ahsoka's and a man's, although their words were unclear. The bridge doors opened, Ahsoka emerging, cloaked and hooded again. Behind her Leia and Mara wore their cloaks again as they finished erasing something from the navicomputer's memory, by the looks of it.

A gas giant was suspended in space to the left of the viewport and a small moon orbited it almost directly below the cruiser. There were small transports coming up to the ship and they were being directed to dock on the port side, where the Jedi assumed that Ahsoka had gone to meet them. A squadron of X-Wings was also rocketing up from below on the planet, each with something attached to the bottom of their craft. They circled the cruiser and each deposited their load in various places on the craft. When the Jedi opened their mouths to object Leia raised her hand and said:

"All will be explained in time gentlemen. Please inform the company of Jedi onboard to go to port hangers 3,4 and 5 with any equipment necessary for departing the ship. You will be taken to the base on the moon's surface and the Endeavour will be taken to rendezvous to its position for the next few weeks by an Alliance crew."

The majority of the Jedi Masters disappeared along with the Knights to prepare for leaving, but Windu and Obi-Wan remained to assist, as they had retrieved their belongings earlier.

Finally an Alliance captain came onto the bridge. Leia and Mara instantly snapped to attention. He motioned for them to go to the at-ease position.

"Master Jedi, Lieutenant Skywalker, Lieutenant Jade, I will now be taking over command of this ship. You can make your way to your transport."

The two young women responded in unison before making their way off the bridge. The Jedi followed them swiftly. They were on their way down to the hanger when Obi-Wan realised something and swiftly turned to Master Windu.

"What transport are we on?"

Leia Skywalker interrupted before Windu could answer.

"were you not informed Master Kenobi? You and Master Windu are coming with General Tano, Lieutenant Jade and I on the Twilight."

When they made their way onto the Twilight Leia swung herself onto the copilot seat beside Ahsoka and they took off, going to the head of the transports which were waiting to be guided down to the surface. Ahsoka flew alongside the breadth of the Endeavour and then spun 5 times in view of the bridge as a sort of salute.

Then she began making her way towards the moon below. Obi-Wan craned his neck to see the Endeavour on the right of the Twilight. Something was happening to it. It was flickering, like a faulty hologram, and finally, with a shimmer of blue, the mighty ship completely disappeared. Obi-Wan grasped the back of the pilot's chair in support. Mara looked over from her place behind Leia and giggled lightly.

"Uncle Ani developed a cloaking device big enough for a cruiser Master Kenobi," she explained. "The X-Wings dropped the generators necessary on the areas of the ship that the cloaking device finds it hardest to reach. The Endeavour has cloaked so it won't be noticed by scanners and can be restocked elsewhere covertly. The fleet does not remain all in one place. Uncle says that's bad policy."

"And he's correct," Ahsoka commented. "Master Jedi, the majority of High Command are not on base below, only Lady and General Skywalker, supported by General Dodonna."

"The rest of High Command are, where, then?" Mace asked.

The Togruta flashed a grin over her shoulder. "Classified."

"Even to us?" he said disbelievingly.

She nodded. "Only 3 people know the location of every member of High Command. Well 4, if you count Artooey. Skyguy, Padme and myself."

At that moment there was a beep on the comm and Leia answered it, swiftly transmitted clearance codes as they soared over the jungle on the moon. In the far distance were some temples, and the Jedi could see the X-Wings sweeping into land in a busy hanger in one of them.

The Twilight lowered itself to the ground jerkily as Leia completed the warm-down sequences.

Out of the front viewscreen the Jedi could see a small hooded figure in a blue robe waiting within a few metres of the Twilight's landing space. She tilted her head to look up at the cockpit and Leia raised an arm in response.

Ahsoka got up from the pilot's chair and made her way down the ramp, pulling her hood over her head, the Jedi following, serene on the outside despite inward excitement at setting foot on a Rebel base.

As they made their way over to Padme Skywalker there was a thump behind them as the ramp to the Twilight closed, Leia and Mara falling into step behind them. Ahsoka saluted Padme and then stepped aside to let the Jedi forward. The Masters bowed simultaneously and then straightened. She inclined her head to them but, before addressing them, peered around and looked at the two girls behind them. The Jedi could feel them fidgeting, feet shuffling, and undoubtedly Padme Skywalker could sense their impatience as well. Her mouth curved into a smile before she spoke.

"Lieutenant Jade, Lieutenant Skywalker, you are dismissed. General Rieekan will expect to see you in Room 12 for your debriefing at 1300 hours."

The two young women snapped to attention, saluting, both darting around to kiss Padme on the cheek, and then there was the thump of boots, as Obi-Wan caught sight of the two of them running towards the right hand door of the hanger which was pulled back to reveal the X-Wings, Y-Wings and other smaller ships inside. A young man in a flight suit was standing by the door with a helmet under his arm. He had short blond hair and tanned skin. There was a fleeting moment of recognition as Obi-Wan saw one of the young people who they had seen on Home One. The young man dropped the helmet just in time to catch Leia Skywalker as she launched herself at him. They collided in a hug and spun around laughing. After a moment Jade joined the embrace as well and the three of them hugged for a few more seconds before disengaging. The young man called the helmet to his hand with the Force and tucked it under his arm. Under his hood Obi-Wan raised his brows. One of the Skywalkers then. The young people disappeared inside the hanger without further ado and the Jedi caught no further glimpse of them as Leader Skywalker led them inside, the remainder of the Jedi being guided to their quarters by Alliance officers, the rest of the Jedi Masters assisting in that process.

Halfway through the hanger there was the sound of quick footsteps, and Anakin Skywalker brushed past them to stride alongside his wife, a datapad in his hands. There was a throbbing of the Force around him and beside Obi-Wan Ahsoka raised her eyebrows and then veered off to the side, beckoning for the Jedi to follow her.

She made her way a door set in the side of the hanger and placed her palm on the reader. It slid open and she slipped through, the Jedi following, Obi-Wan turning around to catch a glimpse of the Skywalkers disappearing off to the left of the stairs at the end of the hanger.

"This way Masters," Ahsoka called, already a few metres in front of them. They caught up as she escorted them through the base, tossing comments over her shoulder as she pointed out landmarks. Soldiers straightened up as she went by, their mouths opening at the sight of the two hooded and cloaked Jedi behind her.

Finally Ahsoka made her way up several flights of stairs to a long thin corridor. She waved her hand at the doors.

"All yours Masters, quarters have been assigned. Name plates are on the door. All the Council members have individual quarters. One of yours is slightly larger so you can have meetings there when necessary. We require you to confirm when you are communicating off ship so as not to raise any red flags. Permission to communicate off ship is required. Even for the Jedi."

She disappeared back down the corridor leaving Obi-Wan and Mace to find their quarters. It turned out that Obi-Wan had the largest quarters, and it wouldn't have been a surprise to either Jedi to find that General Skywalker had had something to do with that. The Masters all congregated their after unpacking what little they had and meditated together.