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Mace Windu looked at the two umoving figures and sighed. He went to his comlink and called for the men to come in.
"Captian, We have found the two missing Jedi. Please send word to the council and Skywalker. Tell them they are found but Ahsoka is not in stable condition yet."
"Yes, Sir"
"Captain, I want your men to search this entire base, deactivate any weapons you find. And bring all captives straight to me. We must leave in an hour maybe less, these two will be stunned for only two hours and I want a report on their condition ASAP."
The clone gave a nod to his general and barked the orders to the troopers. He looked at Ivia, she hadn't changed much. Her hair was still curly and blond. He kneeled by the bodies and took away Ivia's belt of poisons and poppers. He took her light saber and turned it off. It was the one she had since she was a youngling. It was simple and sleek like her. She was once perfect to him but after she left everything he had once dreamed of as youngling came true, he became the head of the council and was one of the highest ranked Jedi. He forced the memories of her out of his mind and now she only reminded him of a distraction. He shook his head as he put her light saber on his belt. He took the Electro staff and took out its power source. Ahsoka was in horrible condition. Mace looked up when a heard a loud commotion. He saw a young Rodian struggling in the clones grasp.
"Let go of me, you big oafs, I ain't done nothing wrong to the Reb. Where the hell are you taking me?" he yelled at the them.
"Just stop struggling kid, if you haven't done anything wrong then we aren't going to do anything. " The clone said to him in an impatient voice, the clone turned to Mace and said.
"We found him in the east part of the base. He was just finishing planting bombs, they look like they were from a clone. He says he doesn't have the remote. I don't believe him"
"Hey! I can talk to him myself, meat droid. Listen, I was just here doing a job for a guy who says he work with you. He was looking for a twi'lek or torgruta or something like that. I was just following orders. "
Mace's ears pricked up when he heard 'togruta", he looked at the rodian and asked,
"What's your name?"
"Beedo."
"Who are you working for?"
" I'll tell you for a hundred creds"
Mace rolled his eyes,
"I can found out for a much cheaper price than that."
The clone captain cut in at that point,
"Sir, we've found another person, he's just coming to. Looks like a clone. But that's all we have found, we should head to the ship as soon as possible."
Mace nodded and the clones picked up the two women as well as Beedo though he did put up a good fight.
"This is going to be a very long day." Mace inwardly thought.
"Sir, you have an incoming message." Captian Rex(Coric) commed to Anakin.
"I'll be right up."
Anakin looked at the hologram table expectantly and up popped Mace Windu.
"Skywalker, I'm not sure if you already heard but we have found your padawan. She is alive and so is her child. She is stable right now but the child is not because of a poison injection by Ahsoka's capturer. I am going to question the Capturer, Ivia Yulo now. We do not want you to come meet us because of the battle you are anticipating with Separists in your sector. However we will update you as much as possible. We also would like you to know that your clone Captain Rex is also here, he is the entire reason we were able to find Ahsoka and Ivia. We got a hint that a clone had sliced into Ventress' ship which had the coordinates of Ivia who we were originally looking for, we traced it back to the bounty hunter who Rex was working with, ship. We traced it and found them."
"Wait,Master, that is impossible. Rex is right here with me. "Anakin gave a raised eyebrow to Coric, so nervously put his hand behind his neck.
"I can explain sir."
"Yes you will." Anakin stated and directed his eyes back to the hologram.
"But I must see Ahsoka as soon as possible. Please, let me come."
"No, Skywalker you must stay and protect the clone bases there. Once you are done there, then perhaps we might be able to arrange something but for now you must stay where you are."
Anakin balled his fist, frustrated but nodded.
"Yes, Master Windu."
With that the hologram ended. Anakin was shaken with surprise, regret and relief. He couldn't believe Ahsoka was alive to begin with. He truly thought he had lost her forever. He suddenly regretted how he acted towards Rex when Rex confronted him about the possibility. Anakin just didn't want to believe something that had already broken his heart (remember brother/sister relationship). The relief that swept over him was like that warming blanket when it's cold. He was fine even without her but knowing she was alive just made it better.
Anakin turned to his clone captain and asked,
"So if you're not Rex, then who are you? And how long has Rex been gone from his post?"
Coric took off his helmet and answered sheepishly,
"I'm Coric, Sir. I didn't really die in that battle on Naldar, I just took Rex's place as he tried to find Ahsoka. I was just helping a friend."
Anakin grinned.
"I'm happy you did. Did you like being captain for a few months?"
"Yeah but I wouldn't keep it for a full time job, lots of stress. Just look at these wrinkles, they weren't here a few weeks ago."
Anakin just laughed.
"Let's hurry and destroy these Seppies, I'm going to see my padawan!"
"Yes, sir!"
(Back to Mace Windu's ship)
Ivia stood and looked curiously around. She had woken up in a Republic medbay to the sound of some loud crying, she couldn't see where it was coming from but she had an idea. She calmly got up and took in her surrounding; it was almost like when she was a Jedi of the Order. A droid came over and promptly put hand links around her hand and her back legs.
"You are to be questioned by Mace Windu."
"I expected that much."
Mace Windu was already waiting for her when they arrived at the room. Ivia mockingly batted her eyelashes.
"I haven't you in ages, Windy. How's life been to you since I left? From the holonews, it looks like you got everything you ever wanted."
"Ivia, this isn't about you or me. It's about what you did to Ahsoka's Child. First of all, what did you poison her with?"
Ivia rolled her eyes.
"It's a poison targeted towards clones. It only infected the child who will be born in a few days if not hours, poisoned or not. After the child is born, it will spread to the clones and destroy their vital organs. Eventually, the Republic will lose power and you know the rest."
"Ivia, do you have the cure?"
"Of course Windy, you know I do."
"Ivia, please give it. Don't you remember your Jedi ways?"
Ivia glared at him. It was as if he thought she was a sith.
"Of course, I am still a Jedi. I just don't fight on your side. "
"You can't be a Jedi and not be with the order. You betrayed the Republic. Just give me the antidote. Time is running out, if you don't then the child will die because we will have to so we can save the army. Just give it and we will let you live and go safely."
Ivia stamped her two back feet and again rolled her eyes. Mace really thought she was a betrayer, didn't he? Ivia was frustrated but she knew the ways of the Jedi almost as well as he.
"Mace, I know you won't kill me. If you really want to save her then give her back to me. I will truly take good care of her. I have been already. Think about it, I win and you win. She will be out of your hair and in good hands. The child will be safe. I will give you back Ahsoka after the child is born but I of course get to keep the child since she doesn't need it."
Mace thought about for a second before shaking his head.
"Ivia, I know you would take good care of them but you still have the poison and all those weapons, I can't let you go without it. I can't trust you."
The words stung but Ivia just tossed her hair and gave a small snort.
"So you expect me to give you everything I have work for and done. And for nothing. I've already done that and because of that I lost everything. Or do you not remember?"
Of course Mace remembered and was about to answer just when a clone came in.
"Sir, Ahsoka's water just broke."
Author's Note: Hope you liked it and what do you think of Ivia and Mace, I'm debating whether I should tell more about them or just leave it to the imagination. Please review!
