Chapter 8 – Luke in Love

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Sorry, I have changed my pen name from 'Snips n Skyguy' to my original one, 'AhsokaTano11' by request from a friend who kept getting me mixed up with another Snips. So I am sorry if I completely stuffed you up. =)

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Ahsoka sat in her quarters, flicking through information on a data pad. Rex was in the 'fresher, and everything was all calm and peaceful. Ahsoka's brow was scrunched together in concentration as she read the information.

"Hmmmm….that is interesting." She said thoughtfully. The data pad held all the information that the Archives had on the red haired Mara Jade. It seemed that there was hardly any information on her. Obviously, she was very sneaky. But there was one piece of information that was password protected. Ahsoka decided to go see her Padawan, also Senator. 'Maybe she could help' thought Ahsoka.

Rex was going to introduce Ahsoka to his new group later, so Ahsoka left him a note saying she would be back in a few minutes. She headed off towards Leia's quarters.

Leia opened the door with a smile. "Come in, 'Soka!"

"Thanks Leia. I came for some help. Some information on this 'Pad is password protected. Do you know why?"

Leia scrunched her brow. "Let me have a look. I have a password that can override all passwords." She took the pad and scanned the information. She typed quickly on the 'pad and gave it back to Ahsoka with a smile.

"Thanks Leia" Ahsoka said with a grateful smile.

Leia nodded "No worries." Her face looked confused "What are you looking at that information for?"

Ahsoka grimaced "Your brother and I were attacked a few days ago by an assassin. This is all the info the archives have on her."

"Her?" Leia's eyebrows shot up. Ahsoka nodded.

"Yes, a 'her'. She shot a dart, obviously meant to hit Luke. He ducked and it hit me. I was out cold while he fought her."

Leia whistled slowly. "Whew, I thought Luke looked tired when he came back with you the other night. I had no idea why and had no time to ask him."

Ahsoka nodded, as she had noticed he had looked tired too. The memory sparked an idea.

"Oh Leia, another thing about your brother, I think he is in love."

Leia yelped "WHAT!?" then she started to laugh. "Oh, you tricker. It was just a joke, wasn't it?" she saw Ahsoka's serious face and gasped "REALLY? HE IS IN LOVE!? WITH WHO? NOT THE ASSASSIN? NO, NO, 'SOKA YOU ARE SO LYING!"

Ahsoka sighed. "Leia, please don't faint on me when I tell you this. I think the assassin is in love with Luke too."

Leia gasped and fainted as she fell back on her chair. Ahsoka sighed and went to get a glass of water.

**In Luke's quarters**

Luke was meditating, something he hated and did not do very often. But he wanted to find the assassin who had tried to kill him. Pushing away his emotions, he searched the Force. But there was no sign of the assassin, Mara Jade. Luke sighed. This was going to be harder than he thought.

An idea came to him, but he pushed it away, not liking it. It came back, again and again. Luke knew he had to stop denying that he did love her. "But I don't want to!"He said to himself "but it may be my only chance of finding her"

He let out his love, which wasn't much as he only just met her. But it was enough. He could sense Mara, who was on Mustafar, and… "WOAH!" called Luke in surprise. He could feel her love for him. It was kind of creepy. Luke sighed. If Ahsoka or Leia, or even Han, heard about this…

**Ahsoka and Rex's quarters**

After waking Leia and leaving her to gather her thoughts, Ahsoka rushed back to Rex. He was just about to come and find her. He gave her a smile and led her off. Ahsoka decided it would be good to ask Rex about the matter.

"Rexter….do you think Luke is in love?" Ahsoka asked him hesitantly. Rex shot an inquisitive glance at her.

"Is this about that assassin?" he asked. Ahsoka had told him what had happened, and he was concerned she had been knocked out. Ahsoka insisted she was fine, but Rex made her lie down for a while before she had dinner.

Ahsoka nodded. "Aye, the assassin. Mara Jade. I think Luke is in love with her." Ahsoka hoped Rex would not faint on her. "Annnd, I think she is in love with him"

Rex stopped. He stared at her. "Are you mad, 'Soka? A Jedi and a Sith assassin?! It doesn't work!"

Ahsoka sighed; it seemed no one wanted to share the idea of Mara and Luke being in love. 'Oh well' Ahsoka thought 'I don't like playing match maker but this might be the only way to stop Mara. And maybe even turn her away from the Dark side... hmm, now there is an idea."

Rex introduced Ahsoka to his group, a band of 6 men and a woman. Including Rex, there was Andy, Peter, Kumar, Namef, Sanders, Robbie and Lauren. All were keen eyed and Ahsoka could tell that they were people who you did not want to get into a fight with. She greeted them all warmly and she became known as Soka or Rex's Girlfriend. Both Ahsoka and Rex blushed at the last name, but gave no objections.

Ahsoka was glad Rex had found some good friends, and as she watched him barter with them all she felt content. Rex had friends, she had friends. Both of them had a sense of purpose and had job to do that they enjoyed.

Ahsoka wondered how she had lived all those years without using her lightsabers, or the Force.

'I feel…whole now' thought Ahsoka contently to herself. She stole another glance at Rex, and saw him doing the same thing. They smiled at one another, before biding Rex's group good night.

**Luke and Leia, Leia's quarters**

"Luke, are you telling me THAT EVERYTHING THAT AHSOKA TOLD ME IS TRUE?! Bah, we are all going crazy! You are in love with a Sith assassin, Ahsoka is in love with a clone and I am in love with a scoundrel!" Leia fell back on a chair, feeling slightly light headed. She thought that her brother would have more sense than to fall in love with a Sith!

Luke sighed. He though Leia would understand, but obviously not. Maybe he should just leave her to cool down…

Leia had continued, even though Luke hadn't been listening. Now she looked at him expectantly. Luke stared at her for a moment.

"Sorry Leia, you are going to have to repeat that, I was lost in thought." Luke told his twin sister. Leia glared at him.

"I said do you understand what she could do to you?"

Luke sighed and stood up. "Ley, I am really tiered; we can talk about this later, OK?" Leia sighed in frustration, but gave him a nod.

"Fine Luke, but we will continue this conversation. OK?" Luke nodded wearily as he left.

**Luke, Luke's quarters**

A very tiered Luke entered his quarters to find a shadowy blue figure waiting for him. Luke smiled besides his weariness.

Anakin also smiled at his son. 'He looks so much like Padmé' he thought with a pang in his heart.

"Father" Luke told the Force Spirit "I am glad to see you!"

Anakin smiled "Same here, son. I have been watching you. I have some advice that might help you."

Luke looked puzzled "Help for what?" he asked.

Anakin grinned "The advice is this: Follow your Heart."

Luke sighed. "It seems everyone is laughing at me because of this woman."

Anakin chuckled "Well, my boy, I hope everything turns out OK for you. And I will be there for your wedding. I might just drag Master Obi Wan, Master Qui Gon and Master Yoda with me!" He chuckled again "Well, goodbye for now, Luke! May the Force be with you."

"And you, Father" murmured Luke. In his head, the words 'And I will be there for your wedding' kept repeating. Was this a sign? Or was his Father playing with him?

"Arrgh! This is all so confusing!" yelled Luke. He jumped onto his bed and closed his eyes. Before he fell asleep, he heard a voice in his head.

'I'm not kidding you, Luke. Give my regards to Mara.'