Star Wars the Clone Wars One Shots

Meeting the Pack

Name: Rin 

Species: Human/Unknown Species

Gender: Female

Age: 13

Occupation= Padawan of Plo Koon

Additional Info- Rin was on a special assignment with Master Billaba when the Clone Wars began. They returned about two months after the war officially started. Now Rin is travelling to meet her master, Plo Koon and his new troops on Bespin. 

"We just got into hyperspace Master Plo, Master Billaba and I should arrive within an hour," I said, smiling happily at my master. "Very good Rin, I look forward to seeing you again. I want to hear all about your travels," Master Plo said warmly and I smiled brightly. It had been around three months since I last saw my master. "I look forward to sharing Master," I said before ending the transmission. Master Billaba looked over from the pilot's seat. 

"Excited to see your master again Padawan?," she asked, a trance of a smile on her lips. I nodded eagerly before taking a seat next to her. "Not that I haven't enjoyed your lessons Master, but Master Plo and I have a strong bond in the force. It's been difficult to feel the pain of battle from him and not be able to help," I muttered, drawing my legs up to my chest. Master Billaba rested a  hand on my shoulder. "You and your master are closed bonded young one, it is a gift to have such a connection with another Jedi. I understand the feeling, Caleb contacts me twice day to check in on me," she said, shaking her head with a smile. "I'm sure Master Fisto has been keeping him occupied with Temple lessons," I chuckled. Master Billaba rolled her eyes. "Master Fisto is a powerful and wise Jedi master, however, I would not trust him in the care of such a young Palawan like Caleb for too long," she mumbled. I chuckled at her and turned my attention back to the blue of hyperspace. "Why don't you meditate? You are going to meet many new faces soon, and you'll a calm mind," Master Billaba said. I nodded and made my way to the small quarters I shared with Master Billaba. There, I felt at peace and quickly fell into a deep meditation.

"Rin, we have arrived." I opened my eyes and saw Master Billaba looking in through the door. I nodded and got up from the floor. As always, Master Billaba put her hood up before opening the ship's door. I swallowed and tried to tame the mess of dirty ginger waves from my head. "Relax Rin, I can already sense Master Plo's happiness to have you back," she whispered as we began to descend to the ground. I nodded and walked into the light. 

In front of me, stood my master and I felt a sense of happiness flow through our bond. "Master Plo," Master Billaba greeted, nodding her head to him. He returned and the gesture and turned to face me. "You have grown my young Padawn," he observed. I stood tall and smiled gently. It was true, I had grown nearly three inches during my travels and my once chin length hair was starting to brush over my shoulders. "Almost as tall as you master," I joked. He chuckled deeply. " You still have quite a bit more to grow young one," he said, placing a reassuring hand on my shoulder.

"I must take my leave now, the council has demanded my presence back to Temple as soon as I dropped Rin off," Master Billaba said. "Thank you for your teachings Master Billaba," I said, turning to offer her a bow. She smiled at me softly. "Stay safe Rin, you as well Master Plo. May the force be with you both." We both waved her off and watched as her ship flew into the clouds.

"There are many people I wish for you to meet Rin," Master Plo said, turning back to the base. I walked beside him as we entered. "I've heard about the clones Master, I'm most curious about them," I whispered, curiosity filling my mind. "They are most interested to see you as well, they have had very few encounters with younger people. And I believe you are the first female they will ever have a conversation with," he chuckled. I grinned as we approached a door. I heard muffled sounds behind it and I felt many bright force signatures mixed with annoyance. "They seem happy, yet annoyed," I said thoughtfully.