Ahsoka, Daughter of the Light (Book 1): Attachment

Chapter 1: A Joyous Night

AHSOKA TANO

Onderon had finally been liberated from the Separatist puppet King Rash, after a long struggle by a rebel group against him and his allied Separatist droid armies. Ahsoka Tano, a Jedi padawan learner under Anakin Skywalker, had been there to secretly advise the rebels, but she blew her cover to save them. And it was worth it, the planet was finally free of Separatist forces.

Ahsoka sat in private, contacting her master, Anakin Skywalker, as well as the Jedi masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grand Master Yoda. 

"So, I heard the mission went well," said Anakin over hologram. 

"It did. The last of the Seppies have left the planet," replied Ahsoka, "there are celebrations everywhere. Guess they didn't like those Tinnies."

 Kenobi then chimed in, saying, "I'm glad everyone is happy. However, be more cautious next time. We wanted to introduce a new strategy of secretly advising anti-separatist groups, and using your lightsabers in the middle of a public execution isn't my definition of 'secret.' I think your master is rubbing off on you."

"You think?" chimed Anakin, who smirked a little, "You sound like you're surprised." 

"Well, I can't help but point it out," replied Kenobi. 

Master Yoda, speaking up, said, "Well, coming back to Couruscant tomorrow, you are?" 

"Yes, I am. I have to get ready for my next assignment," Ahsoka replied.

"Good. A special job for you, I have."

"What? What is it?"

"Lead the next group of Younglings to The Gathering, you will. Wanted to do this, you have, hmm?"

Her eyes lit. Ahsoka had wanted to lead The Gathering ever since she herself went on the pilgrimage.

"W-wow, thanks!" Ahsoka replied, still at a loss for words. Only the bravest of padawans got to lead the ritual, and she felt honored.

Then, she heard a knock on the door. "Ahsoka, are you in there?" Asked a voice. It was her close friend, Lux Bonteri.

"I have to go," said Ahsoka, 'I'll call you guys tommorow." The three Jedi on the hologram replied with a bow and then cut the transmission. She then walked over to open the door.

LUX BONTERI

Lux walked into Ahsoka's quarters. 

"Sorry to interrupt," he said, "but King Dendup is holding a royal dinner tonight. I just wanted to let you know he wants you to come." 

Lux had come to her wearing his fancy outfit and hairstyle he wore when he interrupted the meeting on Mandalore a few months back. Ahsoka looked back at him. 

"Finally changed out of that military outfit, huh?" she smirked. 

"Hey, it's not my fault Saw still wants me to work with him. He just let me off. Besides, I left my other outfits at the Nest." Ahsoka let out a giggle. 

"How could you forget your clothes?" 

"So, are you coming to the dinner or not?" 

"Well, I might as well. I'm leaving tomorrow."

Lux's face then looked a little down. He wanted to spend more time with the young Togruta, but she was a Jedi, or was training to be one, at least. There was something about her that he liked. 

"Well, see you there," he said. He walked out the door.