Star Wars One Shots

Heaven's Not Too Far Away - Rex and Ahsoka

Authors Note - This one shot is based off of two songs I love, so either one would make for great listening while reading. The first is 'If I Die Young' by The Band Perry. The second is called 'Heaven's Not Too Far Away' by We Three.

The battle was heated as the droids and Clones fought against one another, heavy casualties on both sides but for the moment it seemed that the 501st were going to win this one. Rex surveyed the scene, the bodies of his brothers sending an ache through his heart, he would make sure that they were honoured for their sacrifice. His eyes drifted towards Jesse who was in the middle of destroying a commando droid, he was so focused on the droid that he didn't see another one emerging from the shadow of the forest.

"Jesse!" Rex yelled, "Watch out!"

Just as the droid was about to shoot, Jesse jumped out of the way, sending the droids shot into the one he had been fighting.

"Thanks Captain!"

Rex nodded his head and sighed, grateful that he was able to save his brother. He got himself back into the fight, shooting at whatever clankers were coming his way. He continued to step forward, ensuring that he was helping to push the clankers back to force them into retreat. As Rex was focused on the battle at hand, he felt a presence appear beside him and he knew immediately who it was, he could always feel her when she appeared to give him a hand and it was always appreciated.

Ahsoka and Rex worked in tandem as they covered each other's back, Rex was shooting whatever he could get and Ahsoka was deflecting any shots that were coming their way. It was almost like they were performing an intricate dance together, the moves so fluid and smooth as they moved together. They were the perfect team. Ahsoka smiled to herself as she glanced at Rex, he had his back turned to her and was still battling a stubborn clanker, but she couldn't imagine working alongside anyone else, Rex was the perfect Captain and a great solider, she had been lucky to be assigned to the 501st as their Commander and she wouldn't change it for anything.

Although attachment was forbidden in the Jedi Code, Ahsoka couldn't help but fall for Rex; he had always been there for her even through her darkest moments when she didn't think she could go on, he had been the one to help her feel better again, even if it was just him sitting with her in silence. She loved how protective he was of his brothers, no matter what every one of them knew that Rex would always have their backs and watch out for them during the battles, no one wanted to lose any troopers during the War, especially not Rex, he had already lost so many men, he didn't deserve to lose any more.

As the legion worked together and battled as hard as they could, they finally managed to destroy the wave of droids, she smirked in victory as she and her men stood side by side, appreciating and honouring the sacrifices that their brothers had made during this particularly difficult battle.

"Good job men" Rex announced through his helmet, "Now let's get clean up started"

"Sir, yes, sir!"

Ahsoka watched as the men dispersed almost instantly and began to get back to work, there truly was no rest for them. She turned her attention to Rex and smiled up at him. "Good job out there, Rexter"

"Thanks Commander, you too. It was tough today. Good men were lost"

Ahsoka nodded, "A sad consequence of war Rex" She sighed, her eyes flickering to the fallen bodies of her men. "We'll make sure to honour them once clean-up is finished. For now, are you okay?"

Rex had taken a few hits, the black spots on his armour giving that away. He removed his helmet and glanced down at himself before sending a smirk towards Ahsoka. "Nothing to worry about Commander, can't be in a battle without a few wounds"