Cardek's POV

I groaned loudly as I slowly opened my eyes, waking from my sleep. I slowly sat up, stretching my limbs, then rubbed the back of my head.Huh? Where am I? What happened last night? I suddenly remembered with wide eyes. Of course! I found her crying, and she told me she loved me! And then after that... I smiled warmly. That's something I won't ever forget. Then she told me Bane... My eyes widened with anger. Bane! Of course! When I find Bane, he'll pay for what he did to Ahsoka. I turned to side of the bed to find no on there. Where did Ahsoka go, anyway? As if she heard my thoughts, she walked in the room.

"Hey, Cardek. You're finally awake. How do you feel?" I sat up and rubbed my neck.

"I've been better, but strangely relaxed."

"Good. You need to be."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, when you got angry earlier, you kinda scared me. I don't want you to be like that when we tell the Council."

"Well, I'm still a bit angry, but I can keep it in. How in the world are we going to tell the Council anyway?"

"I'm just going to tell them the truth. I want you to be there with me. I don't want to do this by myself, especially when my master there."

"You're not alone, Ahsoka. But when, or ever, do you think we should tell them about...us?"

"No. We can't let anyone know about this. It's too dangerous, especially with my... condition."

"Alright. If that's what you want. Besides..." I smirked. "...I like the idea of keeping it secret. Sounds exciting."

She rolled her eyes and smirked. "Don't get any ideas. Remember, we're not doing anything else until this baby is out of me." I pouted mockingly.

"Ahhh, and after our wonderful experience last night?" She mocked me.

"Yes, after that wonderful experience last night." She got serious. "I'm not taking any chances with this pregnancy."

"Alright." I jumped off of the bed. "By the way where did you go?"

"I got hungry."

"Of course, why didn't I think of that? You're going to very hungry during this whole thing." I started to put on my clothes. "So, we better get going to the Council, don't we?"

"Yeah. I already asked my master to talk to them about seeing us."I finished getting dressed, straightened my clothes, and then walked over to Ahsoka, kissing her on the lips.

"This is going to be one wild ride."

"You got that right. Let's go." I gestured my hand to the door.

"Lead the way, my love." She smirked and walked slowly and seductively to the door. I was entranced by the sight. "Why you little tease..."

She smirked again. "I don't know what you're talking about."

I walked over to her. "Oh yes you do. You're so going to do this in the future, are you?"

"Maybe. Depends of this baby wrecks my body or not."

"Nothing could wreck that body of yours. But remember..." I leaned in, my lips just inches apart from hers, giving her a seductive look. "That two can play at that game."

"This is a game now?" I smirked.

"Maybe. Maybe not. All I know...is that I am going to enjoy every waking moment I am with you." She blushed.

"You are so sweet..." She leaned in to kiss me. "...but we gotta go." She walked out the door. I stood rooted to the spot shocked, but then I smiled as I shook my head.

"Yep, definitely a tease." I followed Ahsoka out the door. I saw her stading by the door.

"I heard that, Onasi."

"Hey, it's the truth. But right now, we gotta break the news."

"I'm not looking forward to it. I'm still scared." I took her hand in mine.

"Don't be. This may be tough, but remember that I'll be there by your side, helping you through it the whole way. You're not alone in this."

"I know, but... maybe they don't have to know yet. Maybe I'm rushing into this."

"Hey, you're the one who wanted to tell the Council and arranged this. You can't back out now! You're pregnant, and it's only going to show in the few months. Might as well tell them now before they find out the hard way. The Ahsoka I know would never be scared of anything or any situation!"

"The Ahsoka you know is changing, Cardek! I'm not myself and I know why, but it's not helping! I don't know what to do!" I looked at her for a few moments before suddenly hugging her.

"Then let help me you find out! Don't take this burden alone. Lighten it up, share it with me, and maybe even with Anakin when he finds out. We all want to help, especially me. You may be changing, but you're still that fearless, reckless Togruta I fell in love with."

"You really mean that?"

"I love you too, Ahsoka." I pulled away. "Now let's get this over with."

"Alright." We walked to the Council Chambers.

"You ready, Ahsoka?"

"Yeah. I'm ready." I walked in the Council Chambers with her. The entire Council and Anakin were present.

"Ahsoka, wish to speak with us, you did?"

"Yes, Master." She took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant."

"What?" Anakin was in shock. Mace spoke.

"How far along are you?"

"Six weeks." He looked at me.

"Padawan Onasi, are you the father?" I looked at him wide eyed.

"What gave you that idea?"

"You came here with her. One should assume you're the father."

"I came with her because she's mys best friend, and she needed support with this. She told me about this first, and I thought I should help her deliver the news. That's the truth."

"Padawan Tano, is this true?"

"Yes, Master. Cardek's not the father." Anakin asked the million credit question.

"Then who is the father?"

"...Cad Bane. He raped me almost two months ago." Obi-Wan spoke.

"Ahsoka, why didn't you say anything about this?"

"I didn't think this would happen. I didn't think much of it."

"Cardek, how long have you know about this?"

"Since yesterday, Master. She started showing signs about two days, and it was yesterday when she passed out that the droid confirmed that she was pregnant. She told that she was raped, but refused to tell me who the father was. But I was able to convince her to tell me that it was Bane later." Mace looked back at her.

"Ahsoka, you should not have kept this a secret. It's dangerous for someone your age to be pregnant by rape."

"I know."

"Too late, for an abortion, it is. Have the baby, she must."

"Until you have this baby, you are not to go on anymore missions. You will stay in the temple."

"I understand, Master."

"Cardek, we will allow you to stay with her. You are to watch her and make sure she stays out of trouble." I bowed my head.

"Yes, Master. But something must be done about Bane. We cannot let him get away with this."

"We will search for Bane. He will not go free with this."

"We know where Bane is."

"How do you two know where he is?"

"Ahsoka says she remembers seeing a bar out of the window where she was raped that she recognizes when she was raped. With that, she can tell where Bane is hiding."

"Ahsoka, are you sure you can tell where he's hiding with this?"

"Yes."

"We will search tomorrow morning. You are dismissed." We bowed and left.

"I want to be there when they find that bastard, and make sure he's down because of my hands!" Apparently, she wasn't paying attention.

"That was so nerve wrecking." I looked at her comfortingly.

"Hey, it's over now. The worst is done with, hopefully." She shook her head.

"The worst is just about to start." I entwined my hand with hers.

"If that's the case, then I'll stand by your side."

"Wait." She took her hadn from mine. "3...2...1."

"Ahsoka!"

"And here comes the worst part: my overprotective master."

"Of course."

"You still want to stand by my side?"

"It'll be hell but...I'm not abandoning you."

"Thank you." I looked over my shoulder.

"Here he comes." She took a deep breath.

"Here goes nothing." Anakin approached us.

"Ahsoka."

"Master."

"Ahsoka, why didn't you say anything about this? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because I didn't want you to worry."

"Didn't want me to... Ahsoka, you were raped and now you're pregnant. How am I not suppose to worry about you?" He looked at me. "And why didn't you say anything?"

"Hey, I found out just yesterday, and only because of an examination by a medical droid. So that kind of info takes awhile to sink in. Plus, she really begged me not to tell anyone, and she's my best friend. How could I refuse?"

"If you really cared about her, you would've said something."

"Master!"

"No, Ahsoka. This isn't something that's meant to be kept secret, especially the rape. How long have you known about that?"

"Like I said, I found out all of it only yesterday! After finding out she was pregnant, I had to work my ** off to get her tell me about the rape! And had to work even harder to tell me who did it!"

"You two may be allowed to keep each other's secrets, but this is too much. Ahsoka, we'll talk about this later. Right now, you need to get some rest. Cardek, I need to talk to you in private."

"Master..."

"Ahsoka. Go."

"He's right, Ahsoka. You need the rest. Besides, I can handle anything he throws at me."

"You say that now." She whispered in my ear. "Stay out of arms length of him." She went back to her room.

"Cardek, let's take a walk."

"Fine." I walked with Anakin, making sure to stay at arm's length as Ahsoka suggested.

"Cardek, the Council told you to stay with Ahsoka until she has the baby."

"And HOW does that fit into this conversation?"

"That has EVERYTHING to do with THIS converstation. The one I'll have with Ahsoka later does not concern you at the moment."

"Fine. But what is about the Council's orders for me that you needed to bring it up?"

"Because, even though I don't completely agree with the Council's decision, I'm trusting you with Ahsoka. We all know how adventurous and reckless she can be. She'll try to do anything while she's pregnant."

"I don't think so. Sure, she's reckless and adventurous, but she knows the ramifications of this, and she seems to not want to hurt the baby in any way. I'm pretty sure she'll try to be as careful as she possibly while pregnant."

"Either way, I want you to keep a close eye on her. While she's in your care, I don't want her to leave the temple. She may not want to hurt this baby, but I want to make sure she doesn't do anything that with indanger herself or the baby."

"Yes, Master." It went into silence for a few moments. "May I please ask of something?"

"What is it?"

"I wish to go with you and the others and assist in the capture of Cad Bane."

"Why do you want to go?"

"Because...Ahsoka...was raped by that man." I clenched fists* "My best friend...a person I've known ever since our first days at the Temple...someone I care for more than anyone else was hurt by him! I cannot forgive him for it! I know this is not right as a Jedi, but I want to make him pay so much, and by my hands! You have no idea what it feels like!"

"Cardek, calm yourself. I know how you feel. Sometimes when the ones we care about are hurt, you'll do anything to make sure it doesn't happen again. I'll talk to the Council and see what they say. If they allow you to come, I want you to be there for Ahsoka, not to maul Bane." I took a deep breath and reigned in my anger.

"Thank you, Master Anakin. I appreciate it. And I promise to be there for Ahsoka, not for revenge."

"Good. Now, go check on her. Make sure she's resting like she's suppose to be." I bowed to him.

"Yes, Master." I walked towards her room, and knocked on the door. "Ahsoka, are you there?"

She opened the door and hugged me, crying. I sittfened in shock. "A-Ahsoka? What's wrong?"

She spoke through her tears. "He was here."

"Who?" She pulled back and looked at me, her eye blackening.

"Bane. He was here." I gasped in shock, placing my hands on both sides of her face worriedly.

"What happened to your eye?"

"When I tried to run or scream, he hit me. He knows about the baby. He was trying to get rid of it." Anger flowed through me dangerously, trembling as the Force raged around me.

"How...dare he? How dare he strike you...That bastard is just begging me to kill him!"

"Cardek, stop! Please! You're scaring me!" I placed a caring hand over her black eye.

"...How did he get in your room?"

"He broke the window." I saw the broken glass on the floor. I looked at her caringly.

"I won't let him get away with this, Ahsoka." She hugged me tightly. I hugged her back, stroking her back tenderly. Just when I thought I couldn't hate Bane more...he goes and does...this! Anakin, I'm sorry...but I don't know if I'll be able to keep my promise to you...Bane! You will suffer! I promise that!

"Cardek, I'm afraif to go back to sleep."

"Then I'll sleep with you tonight. I'll protect you, and that's a guaran-damn-tee!" She pulled away and looked at me. She smiled weakly.

"Just don't make me bite you again. Try to calm down." I nodded.

"Alright." I took her hand in mine. "Come on. Let's get some sleep. We've had a long day."

We walked in the room and closed the door. "What did my master want to talk to you about?" She laid in the bed. I laid right beside her.

"He wanted to talk about the Council's decision for me to be with you at all times. He said he doesn't fully agree with it, but that he is trusting me with you. He knows how adventurous and reckless you can be and wants me to...make sure you don't do anything like that while pregnant." She sighed.

"Always the overprotective and critical one. I'm not always like that. That's just how he sees me. I already said I wouldn't be reckless with this pregnancy. He doesn't think I can be careful and subtle, and he's worse than me."

"He also said he's going to have a conversation with you soon."

"I know. I just hope it's after we catch Bane. I don't feel like dealing with my master."

"I also asked if I could also accompany him in their attempt to catch Bane."

"What did he say?"

"I also asked if I could also accompany him in their attempt to catch Bane." She laid her head on my chest.

"I want you to come." I caressed her head lovingly.

"I hope I do, Ahsoka. I hope I do."

"I hope so... too." She gently fell asleep. I kissed her forehead.

"Good night...my sweet Togruta." I fell asleep with her.