Wolves of the Force (Ahsoka X Axle)

A Friend in Need

3RD Person

Republic and Separatist Senators hold war discussions on Mandalore. Protected by Senate Guards, Padawans Ahsoka Tano and Axle Tinguard have been tasked as personal bodyguards. Commando droids have been tasked with guarding the Separatist Senators as well.

Axle's POV

After a brief argument, a voice spoke up, "I have something to say about the legitimacy of the Separatists." Ahsoka and I recognized the voice. It was Lux. In my opinion he is a good kid, but there was something about him I couldn't figure out. And I don't like it. Lux's appearance caused unease from some of the Senators as he walked up. Ahsoka lowered her head to speak with Senator Amidala, "You didn't mention Lux Bonteri would be here." The Senator turned her head, "I....didn't know." I felt a feeling inside of Ahsoka toward Lux. I admit I felt a little jealous. Lux bowed his head toward the Duchess. She nodded back allowing him to proceed.

He then turned to face everyone, "I stand before you, son of Mina Bonteri. Loyal Separatist, a patriot, a friend." he said smiling at Ahsoka. I started to feel a small amount of anger on top of my jealousy. Not much, but a little. She smiled back which didn't help. "It's come to my attention that my mother was murdered by Count Dooku in cold blood." A Separatist Senator stood up, "That is a lie." he yelled, "Remove this traitor immediately." Ahsoka lunged forward to try and help Lux, but was held back by Padme. I wanted to help him too, but we couldn't risk jeopardizing these peace talks. Lux was dragged away by the commando droids, "I will not be silenced." The Duchess stood up, "Stop this." she ordered. Another Separatist Senator spoke, "We would ask you to respect that we deal with this matter ourselves." "No...Dooku is deceiving you." Lux said, trying to break free of the droids, "You will all be betrayed just like my mother." The droids took him out of the room. Ahsoka and I looked at each other. We both thought the same thing. We had to get him out of there.

"I apologize for that rude interruption. Please let us continue." The Separatists said and sat back down. Ahsoka lowered her head to Padme again, "We can't just let them take him. He'll be killed." Padme thought for a second, "Axle, you and Ahsoka do what you can, but be discreet." We nodded to her and walked out the other exit.

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The droids dragged Lux toward a drop ship. Ahsoka and I hid on the sides of the bridge. We ran down the edges alongside the bridge until we got close enough to the droids. Lux was brought aboard. Ahsoka and I nodded at each other and we jumped up. We ignited our sabers and destroyed the guards. We then proceeded to board the ship after Lux. The lift doors opened and Lux was about to be executed. I dove towards one of the droids and sliced off his head. Ahsoka jumped up and cut the other in half. I reached out my hands to help the young Senator up, "Thanks. Both of you." "I think it's time to go, don't you." Ahsoka said as we followed her back to the lift. I clicked on my commlink, "R2, fire up the engines we're leaving."

We ran through the few droids left and headed for the ship. Lux struggled to keep up, "How do you guys........run so fast?" "Lots of training and focus." I answered. "I appreciate your help but...." He was cut off by blaster bolts flying towards them. "Keep moving." Ahsoka yelled. We reached the ship where Senate Commandos awaited. "Captain Tagger, We've got incoming Clankas." I yelled. The commandos readied their weapons and fired on the droids. "We'll cover you sir. Get outta here." Tagger responded. We boarded our ship and took off.

Once we've made it out of orbit, Anakin contacted us, "Axle, Ahsoka, Padme just contacted me. She told me the peace negotiations have all but collapsed. Where are you?" "Master, we had a slight problem. A hostage problem." I responded. "What kind of...hostage problem." Ahsoka spoke up, "We're on route to Coruscant Master. Lux Bonteri decided to join us." "Master Jedi I am sorry if I had caused any trouble." Lux says. "It's nothing. You'll be safe now with the Republic." Ahsoka said, quickly. I could sense that feeling from her again. My jealousy started to rise. Anakin sensed my internal conflict and smirked at both of us. "Alright, bring Bonteri to Coruscant immediately and we'll discuss giving him amnesty." he responded. "Yes Master." Ahsoka and I both replied and ended transmission.