Returning to Coruscant was hectic, even though I arrived via teleportation. Coruscant Guard troopers were everywhere, searching for Ahsoka. As I ran through the temple, I accidentally run into Barriss Offee, who ironically was the culprit. However, without any proof, I could not simply bring her to court, as they would not believe me. I apologise and continue on my way to Anakin. Once I reached my destination, I found Anakin pacing around non-stop, with Plo Koon attempting to calm him.
"What the fuck happened?" I question.
"There was a bombing that we were called back to investigate. We found the suspect, and believed it was all over. However, they asked for Ahsoka. While they were speaking, the suspect began to choke, and Commander Fox believed Ahsoka to be responsible. Tarkin then put her in a cell, which she escaped, only for Fox to further accuse her of killing the guards, who were killed by lightsaber. At the moment, Ahsoka is in the lower levels of Coruscant. We were hoping you could help try to clear her name." Plo Koon says.
"I already know the true culprit. Its Barriss, but we need evidence to prove it. I will go and find Ahsoka to help her while the base events happen, and hopefully, I can capture Barriss while we are at it." I say.
"Thank you." Anakin says. I then open a portal that leads to where Ventress would be. As I arrive, Ahsoka is pinned by Ventress, before she realises my presence.
"Ah, the Time Traveller. I have heard quite a bit about you." Ventress greets. Instead of answering instantly, I use the force to call her lightsabers to my grasp, deactivating them in the process. "Interesting." She comments.
"Sorry, but I only want to talk, without threats. Ventress, I need you to accompany both Ahsoka and me so that no other bounty hunters try to collect Ahsoka. The reason, she was framed." I say simply.
"That is a bold claim, but I am more curious as to why you haven't taken it into your own hands yet." She wonders aloud.
"Because the court requires proof. Otherwise, we would not be having this conversation. Will you help?" I ask.
"What is in it for me?" Ventress questions.
"I can clear your name. You wouldn't have to hide yourself from the Republic." Ahsoka answers.
"Promise?" Ventress asks cautiously.
"If they don't take Ahsoka's word, they will take mine." I say.
"Then let's go, what do you need first?" Ventress agrees.
"A communication unit, I have someone who is helping." Ahsoka answers, whereas I grimace. Once on the move I whisper to Ventress.
"Barriss is the culprit, and with the events that will play out, when Anakin hunts you, tell him that she was the only other person to have contact with Ahsoka, seeing as she will be captured." I say, then wait for Ahsoka to come beside me, not giving Ventress a chance to answer. After Ahsoka contacted Barriss, Ahsoka and I split up from Ventress, heading for the warehouse mentioned. Before we reach it, I speak to Ahsoka.
"With what happens next, know that I have no choice but to stand by and do nothing unless your life is in true danger. The reason is because we need proof of your innocence. If we didn't, you would be found guilty and I would have to break you out. No matter what happens and what goes through your mind, know that I love you." I say, kissing her passionately, before she continued forward.
Thankfully, nothing bad happened, and events transpired as normal. Barriss was found guilty and Ahsoka was offered a place back with the Jedi, to which she refused. I cleared Ventress' name and then went to approach Ahsoka.
"I really wish I could have made this ordeal cease to exist." I say sadly to her.
"I know. When you talked to Ventress, you told her what would happen, didn't you?" She asked.
"I had to make sure she could tell Anakin who was responsible. I was worried because this should not have happened for another four to five months, so I took precautions." I say. "I just hope I didn't end our relationship by trying to do things in a more civil way, rather than going in with no plan."
"No, you didn't affect the way I feel about you. But what am I supposed to do now?" She asks.
"I would say you could come with me, but you are still too important to this realm for me to take you with me. The only thing I can offer is my help whenever you need it." I sigh.
"I understand. Where are you going next?" Ahsoka then asks.
"I think I will stick around to help Anakin deal with the loss of you. Besides, Berk doesn't need me for a while yet. This just gives me a chance to try and stop a few more disasters. I wish you luck, and may the Force be with you 'Soka." I bid her luck.
"And with you Curtis." She replies, using my real name.
A/N – Just a short chapter for now, as I just want to finish off this era of Star Wars, before entering the time of Race to the Edge. For the readers who noticed the difference of how I traveld back in the DxD Universe, I had wanted to show that time didn't flow in the World Between Worlds, limiting my use of it unless I am entering a non-merged realm. If you guys have any other ideas or questions, then just message me. For now, I need to plan how Fives' discovery will proceed. Nut Out.