Cyare (A Rexsoka SWTCW Fanfic)

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Rex and Ahsoka stood in the command center along with Steela and the other rebels, overseeing the conversation between the rebels and the council. Fives and Anakin were there too... and kriff. So was Kix. He shot Rex a murderous glare while the jedi and the rebels discussed tactics.

"We have elected Steela as our leader, and have made progress both in our offensive and propaganda." Lux detailed. "Your support has proved invaluable, master Jedi."

Anakin nodded. "We thank you for the update, Bonteri. May I inquire on your next step?" He asked, looking outwardly calm and diplomatic, but Ahsoka caught her master's jaw twitch slightly in annoyance. She threw a glance at Rex and sent him her feelings of humor and sympathy for her master at him. Rex's lips twitched up into a smile, which was about as much as a full blown laugh from him while they were in a briefing.

"We need to find a way to stop the droids for a slightly more permanent solution. They're making them faster than we can destroy them." Steela spoke up, stepping forward to speak with the jedi.

"Oh? And how do this, will you?" Grandmaster Yoda asked. Steela shifted her weight from foot to foot, but her face showed no unease.

"We have a few ideas, from setting traps that will only effect droids at key areas to taking out the power grid, but that is something that we are still working out." She said, her voice careful and even.

Master Yoda considered this answer, but accepted it. He turned to Ahsoka. "Padawan Tano, on this mission, observe only. Do not engage unless defend yourself you must." Yoda said. Ahsoka nodded. "Captain Rex, unfit for combat you are. Stay at the encampment, you will." Rex saluted the High General.

"Yes sir." He said, moving back to parade rest.

The council members nodded and flickered out one by one, until only Anakin and his two troopers were left.

"Fives, you are dismissed. I would like to speak to my padawan alone?" He addressed the rebels. The room cleared pretty quickly until only Rex and Ahsoka were left. He nodded at his fiancee and moved to the door.

"Rex?" Anakin stopped him. Rex looked back at his general.

"Sir-ah... Anakin?" He straightened up a bit like he was trying not to stand at attention.

"Kix will be checking in on a holocall." The medic's form disappeared and only Anakin was left. Rex paled slightly, but he managed a dry swallow and a nod.

"Understood, Anakin." He said, exiting the room. Ahsoka turned to face her master, who was looking over his shoulder at something she couldn't see.

"Finally! I thought they'd never leave me alone." He sighed exasperatedly. Ahsoka laughed.

"Enjoying playing the polition, master?" She asked, smirking. Anakin rolled his eyes.

"I usually prefer to do the fighting rather than the talking." He grimaced. "I wanted to talk to you about your relationship with Rex." He said. Ahsoka stiffened slightly, and Anakin rushed to reassure her. "You're both safe for now. I've told no one and I don't think master Ti has either." Ahsoka relaxed slightly, letting out a breath she didn't know she had been holding.

"What about it master?" She asked, still slightly defensive.

"I'm worried that you're getting too protective over him. I know he'a recovering from your ordeal on Naboo, but you cannot lock him in a box and call him safe, Snips." Anakin admonished. Ahsoka frowned at the ground.

"I know that you are worried about him. I understand completely, but you must be mindful of your emotions, padawan." He said. Ahsoka flinched. "I know, I know. I'm one to talk, but you need to hear that." Anakin sighed.