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Chapter 5
Onderon was in distress. Droids were everywhere, destroying homes and stores. Killing defenseless people. The king knew this was coming and his people were ready to fight. Lux was gone and so was Ahsoka, the king needed to warn them. He needed their help.
"Senator Bonteri! Lux come in," the King said as he called Lux. "Lux yes my boy. We are under attack! I don't know how long my men can defend us. We need Ahsoka. Please hurry." Lux told the king he would be there soon.
The king watched from his balcony as his home was falling. Why would the separatist choose to attack? Onderon has nothing of value.
Lux was pacing back and forth in the ship's hold as they went through hyperspace. His home was under attack and for what reason? Lux felt Ahsoka's hand grab his, her touch comforting.
"Lux," she said softly.
"I'm sorry Soka. Onderon is my home and those separatist are destroying it!"
"I know Lux and when we get there I will do everything in my power to protect it." Ahsoka went back to the bridge as they were about to come out of hyperspace. "Come one Lux. We have to get ready we don't know how it's going to look when we exit hyperspace."
They both strapped in and waited. When they were out of hyperspace, there was only one main enemy ship and other smaller ships deploying to the planet's surface. Ahsoka sensed the pain screaming from the planet. People were horrified. People were dying.
Ahsoka moved their ship carefully through the battle zone and made their way to the planet's surface. Thankfully Anakin taught her how to fly as a padawan. Ahsoka was able to land the ship close to the king's castle. She told Lux to go find the king while she helped defend the people.
Ahsoka got a running start before flipping in the air and landing on top of a battle droid. Another looked at her and fired, bit she jumped and the droid she was on was destroyed. She followed this until one section of droids were destroyed. There were to many for Onderon's defenses and her. Ahsoka retreated to the king's castle. She needed help.
Anakin Skywalker was summoned by the Jedi Council. Ever since Ahsoka's trial, he has has a burning hatred for the council. They betrayed her. He almost laughed at Windu's comment about her greatest trial. He didn't care about her.
"Yes?" Anakin said as he walked into the chambers.
"Trouble there is," Yoda said. Then a hologram appeared in the middle of the room. Anakin was in shock. He never thought he would see her again. He never thought that she would contact the Jedi Council either.
Ahsoka smiled lightly at her former master. "Hello Anakin."
"Snips." Was all he could say.
"Masters the separatists have invaded Onderon for reason in which I do not know. The King's forces are outnumbered and even with my assistance I cannot stop them. We need your help."
Onderon that's where she's been Anakin thought. But why?
"We can send Skywalker, Obi Wan and Plo Koon along with clones," said Windu.
"Thank you. We will be awaiting your arrival," Ahsoka said as the hologram faded.
"Well you heard her let's go," Anakin said waiting for Obi wan and Plo.
"Clouded your emotions are Skywalker. Help young Ahsoka we will. Worry you need not."
But you didn't help her when she really needed it. "Yes masters." Anakin left to get his troops ready.
"Obi Wan watch him you must, since his emotions I do."
Obi Wan knew how his former padawan felt with the council, in fact he was disappointed in them himself. He was a member of the council and yet they didn't listen to him. They jumped to conclusions and betrayed Ahsoka. Her leaving has affected everyone whether they admit it or not.
Obi Wan nodded and left the chambers with Plo Koon. Plo didn't show it but he was ready to see little Soka again. He hoped she would be okay until they arrived.
"Why is she on Onderon?" Anakin asked. "I would've thought she would have went back home."
"Young Soka followed her heart," Plo Koon stated.
"How would you know?" Anakin shot back bitterly. "And what do you mean she followed her heart?"
"I saw little Soka before she left for Onderon. I knew she would go to Senator Amidala before she left, so I was there," He explained. "Although I didn't deserve it she forgave me and said she wasn't mad at us. Senator Amidala told me about a certain senator little Soka had feelings for."
"Wait a minute Ahsoka and a senator?" Anakin said. Sound familiar. "She's on Onderon. Bonteri. It's senator Lux Bonteri. Isn't it?" Plo koon nodded. Anakin remembered when they were sent to Onderon to help the rebels. Ahsoka came to him to discuss her feelings. How did he not sense it then?
"Anakin we can worry about this later," started Obi Wan. "Right now Ahsoka is waiting for us."
Ahsoka didn't know how much more Onderon could take before help arrived. She could sense the darkness taking over. She felt a familiar dark presence.
Dooku.
Why would he be here?
"Lux I need you to contact Anakin tell him Dooku is here," Ahsoka told Lux. "They must want the king or you. I'm gonna do what I can to protect you both."
"Be careful Ahsoka. I love you."
"I love you too Lux."
Lux did as Ahsoka asked and contacted Anakin. They were just about to come out of hyperspace as he called. He told them that count Dooku was here and ahsoka believed the target was either the king or himself. Anakin told the Senator to stay as far away from Dooku as he could. He knew Ahsoka wouldn't be able to hold him back forever.
Ahsoka came face to face with Dooku. She was ready to protect the man she loved and her home. "Dooku."
"Child," Dooku said activating his red lightsaber.
"I won't let you harm the senator or the king. If you want them you have to go through me!"
Dooku smiled. "We'll see about that." Ahsoka and Dooku started dueling. Ahsoka dodged each of Dooku's attacks. Each strike more powerful than the last. He was stronger than Ahsoka, but she wasn't going to give up. "Let's see of you can save your precious senator." Dooku used the force and Ahsoka went flying, landing in rubble with a thud.
Dooku had her where he wanted her. He made his way to the King's castle where the young senator was. He could use the boy to get her. The plan was going along smoothly.
Lux's eyes landed on Dooku, but he didn't see Ahsoka. Fear instantly washed over him. "Where is Ahsoka!" Lux demanded.
"She won't be worrying us anymore," stated Dooku. Rage filled Lux's eyes as he attacked the Count, but he was instantly thrown across the room. "Such anger maybe it's time for you to meet your mother again."
Before Dooku had the chance Ahsoka flew over him and stopped his lightsaber from harming Lux. It reminded her of her battle with Grievous. "I don't think so Dooku. Any minute our reinforcements will be here. And you will be defeated."
"Good. Then my plan is working perfectly," Dooku announced. Before Ahsoka had a chance to say anything, she was being force choked by Dooku with one hand while he lifted up a giant piece of debris, lifting it over Lux.
"No. Lux!" Ahsoka struggled against Dooku. As he pulled her closer to him.
"And now the plan is done," he said pulling out a needle, and injecting the yellow fluid into Ahsoka's neck.
"Lux." Was the last thing she said before the world around her went black.
Done and Done!
Hope y'all enjoyed this chapter. How do you think Anakin is going to react when he finds out Ahsoka has been taken? And is Lux okay?
Next chapter: Anakin, Obi Wan and Plo Koon arrive to A nearly destroyed Onderon.
Until next time lovelies
