Choices

                                    

                                          
I rushed over to Ahsoka and threw my arms around. There had been a lot of hugging lately, but I didn't care. All that I could think about was the fact that Ahsoka was safe. I knew what the Chancellor was going to say before he even said it. The penalty for treason was death. 
                          
Ahsoka locked eyes with Anakin. "Thank you, Master." 
                          
He placed a hand on her shoulder. "You know I'd never give up on you Snips." 
                          
She smiled. 
                          
We walked out of the Senate building with Senator Amidala. 
                          
I walked with Ahsoka behind Anakin and Padme. "Are you okay? You've been through a lot these past few days." 
                          
She took a deep breath. "I've been better," she admired, "but I've also been worse." 
                          
I chuckled. "I know the feeling." 
                          
We returned to the Jedi Temple where the Council waited for us. 
                          
Obi wan gave me a reprimanding look. 
                          
"I know," I went and stood beside him, "but I couldn't just sit here." 
                          
Ahsoka stood before the Council. 
                          
Master Yoda stepped forward. "Great honor, you showed, in the face of injustice. Wrong, we were. Back into the Order, you may come." 
                          
"They're asking you back Ahsoka." Anakin outstretched his hand, her padawan chain resting in his palm. "I'm asking you back." 
                          
Ahsoka reached for his hand and closed his fingers around the chain. "I'm sorry Master, but I'm not coming back." She walked out of the room. 
                          
Anakin followed after her. 
                          
Obi wan almost did as well, but Master Windu stopped him. 
                          
I slipped out and rushed down the hall to try and cut her off. I stopped when I saw the pair, Master and padawan, standing between the pillars at the entrance of the temple. 
                          
"Ahsoka," Anakin's voice echoed softly, "you are making a mistake." 
                          
"Maybe," She turned to face him, "but I have to figure this out on my own, without the Council... and without you." 
                          
Anakin looked away. "I understand wanting to walk away from the Order." 
                          
Ahsoka couldn't face him. "I know." She walked towards the stairs of the temple. 
                          
This couldn't be happening. I dashed after her, sprinting down the stairs. By the time I had reached the bottom, she was gone. I hung my head in defeat. She had made her choice. I just hoped that maybe, someday, I would see her again.