I do not own Star Wars, that all belongs to George Lucas. Due to pleasant reviews I decided to continue this story. Enjoy

"You left?" his holographic face was a mixture of confusion and possibly a hint of happiness.

I nodded, "Yes Lux I left the Order, well to be more specific they expelled me, then offered to let me return, which I turned down."

"So what will you do now?" he asked concernedly, "You are a well known person around the galaxy. You can't just fade away."

"Well," I smiled, "I was thinking of coming out to visit you. Unless you'd rather I didn't."

"I'd like that." He gave a bright and warm smile, "It'd be nice to see you again."

Now came the unpleasant part of my call, "I need your help."

I could see him looking alarmed, "What's wrong? Are you in danger?"

"No, no nothing like that," I assured him, "But I was wondering if you would mind if I brought Barris with me."

His eyebrows shot up, "You mean your best friend who framed you for everything and resulted in you getting kicked out of the Jedi Order?"

"That's the one." I smiled, "She has shown me the truth about the Council and I owe her for that."

Lux still looked bewildered but seemed to accept what I said, "Where are you staying?"

"Chuchi let me crash with her." I glanced around the luxurious apartment, as befitted a Senator, "Padme offered but I didn't want to intrude on her anymore."

He sighed, "As long as you are okay Ahsoka. But I thought Barris was locked up?"

"She is."

"Then how are you going to..." his eyes widened as the credit dropped, "Ahsoka what are you going to do?"

I hastily reached for the power button on the projector, "Oh look at the time, bye Lux."

"Ahso-" he was cut off as I hit the button and the hologram faded.

Making a mental note to call him back and apologise later I set my mind to a daunting and completely illegal objective.

Free Barris from prison and flee Coruscant.

(PRISON/BARRIS' CELL)

With one day till her trial I needed to get a move on. However, it seemed she had been given her own way out.

"Tarkin offered you a job?" I asked in surprise, "Why?"

She shrugged, "He claims that it is to build an army to stand against the Jedi if they go too far, which could be soon."

"But if you accept, then you'll be doing the very thing you hated the Jedi for." I frowned, "Being soldiers and weapons rather than peacekeepers."

"We do not fight for peace Ahsoka. We fight for democracy because that creates peace. If we fight for the Senate and not the Jedi then are fighting for what we vowed to protect."

I could sense she was trying to tell me something secretive, but with the monitoring equipment in the cell we couldn't talk freely.

"So are you going to accept his offer?"

Her eyes narrowed craftily and she yawned convincingly, "Oh I think I will. But I am tired, ah this reminds me of that story you told me when you were a slave, yes that time your people were captured."

I kept a blank face, "What about it?"

"You were a slave locked in a cage. Now here I am stuck in one." She chuckled slightly, "I wonder if I should do what Unduli did in your place?"

Then it hit me. When we were on Zygerria and I was held prisoner my master had served the Queen until an opportunity to escape presented itself. Luminara Unduli had been Barris's teacher so Barris was hinting that she would accept Tarkin's offer, just long enough to get out of here, just like Anakin did.

"I see." I sighed while folding my arms to hide the fact I was giving her a thumbs up, "Well I hope you enjoy your career change. If you want to get in touch I'll be staying with a friend."

Barris smiled sadly, "I understand Ahsoka. But I must do this, for the Republic."

If I hadn't been clued into her plan I would've believed she was genuine. She had got really good at tricking people, including me.

Here's hoping this wasn't another one.

(TWO DAYS LATER/CHUCHI'S APARTMENT)

Well according to her crimes and actions Barris Offee was officially executed. Unofficially her execution was faked and she was instead put undercover as a military agent, or spy, working directly for Admiral Tarkin. She had no actual military rank and so was unable to request assistance in any missions she was given unless she brought her request to Tarkin for approval.

"But I am sure he'll give me what I need if it is part of a mission." Barris sat back in her seat, "Now all we have to do is get out of Coruscant and get to wherever we need to."

I nodded, "I already called Lux, and he was a bit surprised to hear about how you were released. I think he expected me to bust you out."

"That was what you planned originally isn't it?" she smiled.

"Yeah, at least this way we aren't both wanted criminals." I shrugged.

Now we needed to fly far away, which was easier said than done. She was technically dead and I was a famous ex-Jedi... we would stand out a bit.

The door to the apartment opened and Chuchi entered. She stopped and stared at us, "I didn't realise you both were here."

"Yeah, I'm sorry about not telling you." I stood up apologetically.

She waved it aside, "It's no trouble at all. Though I am glad I didn't have guests and have to explain why a dead former Jedi is in my apartment."

Barris smiled, "That would be awkward."

"And I have a feeling you two want to disappear?" Chuchi frowned, "I can help you with that."

Barris and I exchanged looks, "How?"

"I have a scheduled visit to Pantora later today. You two could slip aboard my ship and hitch a ride out with me. Once we arrive you can take a ship and set off to...wherever it is you're going."

As I opened my mouth to tell her she held up a hand.

"No doubt what you are doing is illegal in some way so I think it best not to tell me. That way if I am asked I can honestly say I do not know where you are."

Barris and I stepped forward in unison and embraced her, "Thank you so much." I whispered.

"What are friends for?" she smiled, as a tear ran down her face, "I just hope that everything turns out for the best."

The war may be tearing the galaxy to pieces. But it would never tear our friendship apart.

(MILITARY BASE/ ADMIRAL TARKIN'S OFFICE (TARKIN POV))

"Yes Chancellor?" I bowed my head as the hologram of my superior appeared.

"I trust that everything is going according to plan?" he asked.

I smiled coldly, "Indeed Chancellor. As we expected she has taken up residence with Senator Chuchi of Pantora who is also hosting Miss Tano."

"Excellent. The Senator is due to depart for Pantora. I am certain they will seize this opportunity to flee Coruscant."

I nodded in agreement, "I shall oversee this matter personally."

"Then you had better prepare. I await your report."

As the hologram faded I picked up a prearranged search warrant for the Senator's ship. Finding her along with a dead criminal and her accomplice would drastically hurt the Senator's career.

Then we would take what we wanted rather than asking nicely.

Sometimes my own brilliance surprised even me.

Okay, review time. What did you think? Did this meet your expectations? Is Tarkin really as clever as he thinks that he knows he is?... or however that made sense. Anyway, see you next time. I may only make this three chapters long, it depends on your response and whether you think it should keep going or draw to a close.