Child of Balance

Enemies or Allies

Ahsoka and Tolsa joined Ania in their room after a few minutes. Tolsa sat down and let out a sigh of relief. "You could tell me about your vision now," Ahsoka said, taking a seat across from the bed.

Ania pushed the dark feeling back into the corner of her mind. "All right. There was a mural on Dathomir, similar to the one we saw on Lothal. Ezra and I connected with it." She quickly recounted the details of her vision, including everyone she had seen appear. Ahsoka's brows creased in thought for a few moments. "Do you have any idea what it could mean?"

Her mother shook her head. "I'm not sure. Vader and the Emperor are dead. There's nothing they can do now. As to the boy and the girl, I have no idea who they are. We all know you won't give in to the Dark Side."

"From what I've heard about Dathomir, it's just a terrible planet in general," Tolsa added. "I'd chalk it up to the Dark Side influencing your vision and showing you something that you fear."

Ania shook her head. "There has to be more to it than that. The boy and the girl were in the Temple on Lothal too. We know that those murals have proven true so far."

"In a different interpretation than we thought. Remember, you thought you were going to be sacrificed to resurrect the Son and it turned out to be a vision that the Emperor forced on you," Tolsa said.

"That's true."

"I think it's another vision where you'll have to wait and see how it plays out. There's too little information to go on right now." Ahsoka stood and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. "I'll help you however I can."

"I know you will."

"We should get some sleep. We both know what dealing with Feton could be like," Tolsa said. She gave Ania a soft smile, before leaving the room.

"Good night," Ahsoka said as she followed her out.

Ania lay back on the bed, releasing her pent up breath. "Well, that was no help at all. Maybe Ro would know something about it?" She tossed for a time, before her mind finally quieted and sleep found her.

Early the next morning, they all piled into a speeder and prepared to leave for the Lower City. Kit navigated the speeder through the airways as they descended farther into the planet.

"I've heard the name Ralius before," Kit said. "My parents had a few run-ins with someone named Tai Ralius. Do you think they might have been related?"

"It's possible. I don't remember Feton ever mentioning a sibling or his family, though," Tolsa replied.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Jordan asked. He gave her a look full of concern.

Tolsa nodded. "I have to. I know what Feton is like. Besides, I've faced him before."

Jordan still looked unconvinced, but said nothing. "It's right up there," Ania said, pointing. Feton's stronghold appeared in the distance. "Land close, but not too close."

"That really doesn't help me, but all right." Kit angled the speeder closer. They landed a brief distance from the building.

    "Kit, Vinn, Jordan, you three should stay here," Tolsa said.

    "No way," Jordan retorted, crossing his arms. "I'm coming with."

    She shook her head, a look of frustration crossing her face. "Feton will see it as a threat and he doesn't know you three. He doesn't know Ezra or Ahsoka either, but they have to come. Just trust me on this."

    "Fine." Jordan gritted his teeth and sat back down. The five of them piled out of the speeder and began making their way towards the facility.