Trust in Family

The Siege of Mandalore

The Battle had gone well so far, as well as Ahsoka would have hoped given the situation. She, Rex and Bo were now all in conference with Obi-Wan, but the meeting wasn't going in the direction she prefered.

Then Obi wan asks, "May I speak to Ahsoka alone for a moment" Rex and Bo then leave, Rex more reluctantly. Ahsoka turns back to Obi wan with, confused on what was so secretive that only she could know. The jedi master then continues, "Anakin is on a special assignment by order of the Jedi Council."

"What kind of assignment" the togruta asks, looking unsure of where this was going.

"He has been instructed to observe the Chancellor and report his findings", The Jedi master responds.

"Observe? You mean spy." Ahsoka retorts. "They told him to spy on the Supreme Chancellor?" She couldn't believe this, the council would ask this! "Why?" She wonders, why would they assign a task like that to Anakin of all people.

"The senate has allowed the Supreme Chancellor to remain in office long after his term has expired." Obi-Wan states, "The council wants to know what his true intentions are."

"The Chancellor has been a great friend and mentor to Anakin." Ahsoka points out, she is annoyed that the council would put her former master in such a position, "I can't imagine he's happy about this."

"No, he's not." The Jedi master conceds, "So perhaps it's best that you do speak with him."

"And what? Defend the council's actions?" She scoffs at the Jedi, "I hardly think I'm the best person for that", the now agitated togruta says, referring to her disagreement with the council and their ways.

"Ahsoka, the council isn't always right." He points out, knowing that he needs the former padawan on his side. "That's why I'm asking for your help."

He sounds worried, almost desperate even. It was enough for the former Padawan to being to consider that-

"Sorry for the interrupt, but there's been an attack." Rex quickly rushes in and states.

"You had best go" the Jedi master says with a solemn expression, earning a quick nod from the former padawan before she starts to leave.

Then she suddenly turns back and says"Tell Anakin to contact channel 32501... Tell him that we need to talk." She wouldn't do it for the council, but she would do it for Obi-Wan and Anakin. She would do it for her family, and only them.

He smiles at her, "Thank you." And then Obi-Wan was gone.

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"You're going to need me on this one Master." Anakin states as he and Obi-Wan walk toward the loading bay.

"Oh I agree, however, it may turn out to be a wild panther chase." Obi-Wan answers, smiling slightly.

Anakin then stops, he looks down, then at his friend, "Master, I've disappointed you. I haven't been very appreciative of your training. I've been arrogant, and I apologize."Anakin then sighs, "I've just been so frustrated with the council."

"You are strong and wise Anakin, and I am very proud of you." Obi-Wan stated, assuring his friend, " I have trained you since you were a small boy, I have taught you everything I know. And you have become a far greater Jedi than I could have hoped to be." Anakin couldn't hold back a smile at that, "But be patient Anakin, it will not be long before the council makes you a Jedi Master."

"Obi-Wan" Anakin says, gaining his master's attention once more, "May the force be with you."

"Goodbye old friend, may the force be with you." Obi wan responds, while silently wishing his brother the best of luck. "Oh, one more more thing, someone is waiting on channel 32501." And with that, the Jedi Master left.

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Almec's last words had shaken Ahsoka. What could Maul want with Anakin... whatever it was, it wasn't good.

It was hard to watch the citizens of Mandalore be corralled out of the city, but it wasn't someone Ahsoka hadn't seen before. She had been fighting this war for 4, almost 5 years.

She glances at her holodisc, looking at the open 32501 channel, waiting for Anakin to pick up.

She could sense Bo had had enough, the mandalorian had walked away with Rex following close behind. Ahsoka was about to follow the two leaders, when her holodisc lit up. She couldn't hide her smile.

"Commander!"

The Togruta looks up, Rex had waited for her.

"Give me a few minutes Rex, I'll be in soon." She tells her friend.

Ahsoka then walks to a secluded spot, not too far, but far enough away for others to not hear.

She sits down on the floor and places the disc in front of her. The togruta then answers the call, smiling softly to the individual on the other end.

"Hello Anakin, we need to talk."