This is part I of Chapter III. Sorry, for taking so long to update.
Ahsoka loved the long grueling workouts with her master, she loved to feel the sweat pouring off her body, Ahsoka was not one who liked sitting down, she craved action. Lightsaber sparring was the next best thing to a real battle.
After they were done, Ahsoka took a big gulp of water out her canteen. "How long do you think it will be before we go out into battle again"
Anakin shrugged. "Not too long now, I suppose within a week or two." He frowned.
Ahsoka stared at her master. Normally, he loved battles as much as she did, but now it seemed that he would rather stay. "What is wrong Skyguy?"
Anakin smiled at the nickname. He had grown to like his nickname. "Nothing. I'm just tired of war."
Ahsoka looked skeptical. "You. Tired of War? No way."
Anakin looked wearily. "We were out on the fields for two months before returning. We've only spent two weeks here. I'm tired of death….." Then he suddenly grinned at Ahsoka and punched her in the arm playfully. "Besides I'm an old man, I'm not spry anymore like you young thing."
Ahsoka laughed. Leave it to Anakin to joke when she wanted to be serious. "You aren't that much older. Only six years separates us." Still, thought Ahsoka, a lifetime separates us. He will be 5 times the Jedi than I'll ever be. Ahsoka was four years old when Anakin came to the Temple. She didn't remember much, but when she was six she caught a glimpse of her future master. Ahsoka had just begun lessons with Master Yoda and they had gone to the Training Room to get fitted for their own training lightsabers. Anakin and Obi-Wan were sparring. Anakin was only twelve, but he seemed to be beating his master. All the younglings had cheered for the Padawan. Ahsoka was filled with amazement she had hoped to be as good as that Padawan. She thought it was really interesting that Anakin, the Padawan she had looked up too, became her master.
"Well, I want you now to go research the start of the Republic and how the Jedi helped with the formation, I want to see a 900 word paper on it by tomorrow evening," said Anakin.
Ahsoka groaned. "900 words? How about 750?"
"No," said Anakin staunchly.
"800?" asks Ahsoka pleadingly.
"Fine," said Anakin. "800 it is."
"Will I see you at dinner?" Asks Ahsoka starting to walk to the doors.
"No, I will not be at the Temple," said Anakin. "Don't worry, I will be here tomorrow all day."
"Where are you going?: Demanded Ahsoka." Why are you always going and never say why? What's the big secret?" The words that had been pent up in her head for so long came rushing out. "I'm your Padawan, I think I have the right to know."
"Just because you are my Padawan doesn't give you the right to know everything about me and my every action," said Anakin sharply. "I give you a lot of loose rein for a Padawan, I hope you are grateful for that, because most do not approve of my methods. I have just some important business to do, that's all."
Ahsoka knew she could keep her mouth shut, however she blurted out; "Is it some top secret Jedi mission?"
Anakin froze. " No, it's not….it's some personal matters I have to attend too."
Well, that did it for Ahsoka. Now she knew he was doing something sneaky! She had fear for Anakin…..What is he doing? Is it against the Code? Should I tell someone? Hmmm maybe I should follow him and see what he is doing then figure out what he is doing and go from there. "Alright master," said Ahsoka with a heavy sigh. "I'll stay here all alone and by myself. Studying myself to death."
Anakin grins. "No one ever died of studying."
"Well," shot back Ahsoka saucily. "I heard from Master Kenobi that he would he would just give up because you never studied."
"I never had to study," grinned Anakin.
"Yeah right," said Ahsoka. "Master Kenobi told me a different story."
"What was it?" asks Anakin looking at the chrono on the wall. "Oh no! I'm late! I gotta go now." He runs out.
Now, it's time to go see what he is up too, thought Ahsoka. She felt excited and scared, but her curiosity got the better of her. After a few minutes she went out of the room. She quickly picked up Anakin's Force trail and followed it like a hound on a scent trail.
As she followed his trail she was surprised to see that his trail wasn't leading into the underworld, the seediest parts of Coruscant. Rather, the richest parts where the senators and actors and CEOs lived. She followed his trail to the 500 Reublica. Ahsoka was very surprised, what business did he have at the 500 Republica? Maybe he was just going to see his friend Padme Amidala but then why wouldn't he tell me? It is no secret they are friends…Well since she was here she decided to enter the hotel.
Ahsoka went up the turbolift to Padme's apartment. She knocked politely on the door. No one answered. She opened it. Ahsoka knew Padme well and was sure she wouldn't mind. Ahsoka lingered in the doorway listening. There was no noise in the other rooms. What was Anakin doing here? Determined not to be seen by her master, Ahsoka sneaks into the living room and hides behind a large purple over chair. She also hides her Force presence.
Anakin is in the middle of the living room on a rug. He is on his knees cleaning the fussy protocol droid Threepio, who is chattering endlessly. Ahsoka was sorely disappointed. This was the errand he couldn't tell me about? I came all this way to see him clean a protocol droid? This sucks! Why didn't he tell me? What is afraid of? So what if he cleans a droid? That is nothing to be ashamed of!
The door opens and enters Senator Amidala. The senator looks as beautiful as usual only a little more tired and drawn.