Towards the future I see

Chapter 14 Part 2

As promised, the rebels infiltrated an imperial base, and once Chopper got to the database, he found and erased everything regarding my tapestries or mention of them in other reports. I was informed that one download was done to a separate datapad, but according to Sabine, it was most certainly a cargo manifest which will be erased away quickly. My tapestries were also burned and destroyed. Though it was a small chance for the imperials to get them from the rebels, we decide not to risk it. It was sad to see my work of fifteen years being burned in front of me. Sabine understood how I felt but she also understood why it had to be done. Though my tapestries were gone, I still had my book. And that was good for me.

I stayed with the rebels for a few more days, and at that time Ahsoka informed me that she had contacted Senator Organa. He was happy to hear that I was well and alright. He also offered a safe place to stay in Alderaan. I had conflicting thoughts about that. Alderaan had a significant part according to my visions. I feared going there. The future was very grim for the people of Alderaan and I wasn't sure I could stay silent or calm about it as I would stay with its people. But if it would keep me away from the Sith. Even if I knew that I would die there, it will be a sacrifice that I was willing to make for the hope to live on. In the end, I would go surrounded by friends and know that the future will be better.

I agreed to Senator Organa's offer. However, the journey had to be made in several parts to throw off any kind of surveillance. There was a plan of at least five different stops and rest places before even getting to Core Worlds. I had to say goodbye to the crew of the Ghost. But sadly, Chopper, Ezra, Kanan, and Rex weren't present when I left. Ezra had gone with Commander Sato on a mission and they were caught by the imperials. Kanan, Rex, and Chopper went on a mission to rescue them. Hera had another mission but was also on standby to go and help them. Which meant that Zeb and Sabine were my escorts to the first two stops on the way to Alderaan. I felt a bit sad. I was going to miss them all. Rex, who was an old friend that I had a chance to see again. Chopper has a nasty personality but is a good droid at the core. Ezra, who resembled a lot of my brother when he was still alive. I was going to miss him and Kanan. They were both the very few Jedi that were still alive and hopefully will keep on the fights that only the Jedi can win. I managed to say goodbye to Hera and Ahsoka. It felt hard since I might never see them again, ever. I tried so hard not to cry. I succeeded in leaving without waterworks.
Sabine and Zeb would come with me to a public shuttle that would take us to another system, where we would stay a night and then take another shuttle. The first trip was long and quiet and we got safely to our destination. Once we got a place to stay, an inn, we received news that the mission to rescue Ezra and the group led by Commander Sato was successful and that everyone was safe. I was relieved of the news but also I was once again having conflicting thoughts about going to Alderaan.

"Okay, what is wrong?" Zeb asked.

"Excuse me?" I asked.

"You have been sighing one too many times than normal. What is bothering you? Is something wrong or going to be wrong?" Sabine added.

I can't tell them what will happen to Alderaan. As horrible as it is, it will become the pivot point of the war. And that will be the beginning of the rebellion's victory. If I'll be there when it happens. I'll be gone for good.

"It is not simply that," I said. "I worry about keeping the information I have in warps. If the Empire catches me, how should I keep myself and that information safe?"

"Alderaan is in the Core. Maybe a little too close to the Empire's capital." Zeb noted out loud.

"Is that what you are worried about?" Sabine asked. "If you don't want to go to Alderaan because you don't feel secure there, you can say it and we can head back."