The Rise of the Valkyrie *ON HIATUS*

Chapter Nine

Ashara walked into the command center, where Ahsoka and Rex were staring at the screen, worry evident on Ahsoka's face. She could feel Rex's worry through the force, and that got her concerned. Rex was rarely worried. A loud beeping came from the screen.

"What's going on?" she asked, immediately taking charge.

"Master Skywalker turned on his tracking beacon", Ahsoka said, looking over at the older Jedi. Ashara frowned. 

"Rex, gather as many men as you can", she ordered. "We're going to find him."

"Right away, sir", he answered as he turned away to do as she said. Ashara looked back at the screen, and frowned.

"What's Anakin doing?" she asked quietly. "Is he trying to get himself killed?" She turned to the padawan that stood next to her. "Ahsoka, go with Rex to save your master. I'm going to talk to Obi-wan."

Ahsoka nodded, and darted away. Ashara turned to holotable, and pressed a button to contact Obi-wan. When he appeared, she noted the look of confusion on his face.

"Ashara?" he asked. "What's going on?"

"Well, for one, Anakin seems to have a death sentence", she said, crossing her arms. "He went out alone to look for the listening post, and a few minutes later, his tracking beacon came on. Ahsoka's on her way right now to make sure that he's okay, but if he's not, it's his own fault."

Obi-wan sighed. "He's probably just grieving the loss of R2. It's very unlikely that he survived, and Anakin never takes losing something he cared about well."

"You think I don't know that?" Ashara snapped. "I grew up with him; I know exactly what he's like."

The Jedi master sighed. "I'll talk to him, but I doubt he'll listen. He never does."

The togruta sighed. "I know. He's an idiot like that."

Obi-wan nodded, before his holographic image disappeared. Ashara heard a beep signaling an incoming call, and she answered it. Rex appeared, giving her a nod.

"We've got the general, sir", he said. The Jedi gave him a grateful smile.

"Thank you, captain", she said. "Let me know when you guys get back to the fleet."

"As you wish", he said before his form fizzled out. Ashara's heart fluttered at the three words, but she couldn't understand why.

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A familiar clone ran up to Ashara, who was standing at the window. She turned to her, and gave her a questioning look. "What is it, Tchachke?"

"You have an incoming transmission from Captain Rex, sir."

Ashara instantly made her way past the female clone, and went to the holotable. She was greeted by a familiar clone, as well as a familiar padawan.

"What is it?" she asked immediately.

"We've found out where R2 is", Ahsoka said. "Master Skywalker believes he's at the separatists listening post."

Ashara sighed. "Send me the coordinates, the Valkyrie and I will meet you there."

Ahsoka nodded, and the transmission ended. She turned to Tchachke. "Have your sisters meet me down in the hangar. We're going to go help Anakin."

Tchachke nodded, and Ashara hurried down to the hangar to prep the Ghost. As she got the ship started up, she noticed her squad entering the hangar. She left the pilot's seat to go meet them at the hatch. What surprised her was that her silver droid, R3, was with them. She smiled. "Valkyrie Squad, I'd like for you to meet the Ghost. I didn't properly introduce you to her when I met you guys on Kamino. She's one of the best ships around."