Ashla

Chapter Five

Hera was at the pilot's seat when Kanan came in.

"How's Ezra?" Hera asked.

"He got banged up pretty good, but he's going to be alright," Kanan said, "He should come to in an hour, then he'll need a couple of days of rest."

"How are Ashla and Hedala?" asked Hera.

"They're lucky to be alive," Zeb said from behind them, "I told them to come back!"

"Well, from what Hedala said, Ashla can be snippy at times," Hera said.

"I think ignoring me is more than snippy!" Zeb exclaimed.

"Speaking of those two, where are they?" Kanan asked.

"They volunteered for a little art project," Sabine said as she walked out, "Check it out guys." Hedala and Ashla walked out in brand new clothing. Hedala was wearing Mandelorian armor similar to Sabine's, but with browns, grays, and blacks. Her hair was done in a long braid down her back. Ashla was wearing a white bodysuit with blue stripes that looked similar to her montrals. The only Thabaskan thing she wore was her shoes.

"So, what do you think?" Ashla asked.

"You guys look great," Hera said.

"Don't they?" said Sabine, "Though, it was much more fun decorating Ashla's suit than Hedala's."

"Hey, I wanted to blend in, just in case we ever go... home," Hedala said. Everyone grew quiet. Hera knew with how things were going right now, it could be a long time before Ashla and Hedala could return to Thaebaska. A beep interrupted their thoughts.

"We're coming into base," Hera said, "Hold on tight."

Rex was standing on the platform on Antollon waiting for the Ghost to return. He had been assigned to bring the younglings they were picking up to the living quarters. The Ghost landed with a soft hiss. The door opened, and Hera walked out.

"How was the mission?" Rex asked.

"It was pretty successful," Hera said, "Ezra got a concussion though. They're taking him to the medical bay right now." Rex spotted a figure coming out of the Ghost. As it walked closer, he could see that it was a young torgruta.

"Hello, I'm the new padawan, jedi, what ever it's called. My name is Ashla," she said. Impossible, Rex thought. She looked so much like... his old commander, his best friend. Except for the eyes. He put his hand to his forehead.

"I have to go... do some business," Rex said, "I'll see you around." Then, he turned and walked away. The force was surely taunting him now.