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Chapter three—Trials and Tribulations

"So does the Bogeyman still haunt you Aki?" She has the grace to look indignant at this statement, but it completely shatters the scowl that she has perfected throughout the years. The Togruta in the background can only stare, not that she minds too much. As long as her brother is there.

"NO!" She says this a second to fast and Anakin raises his eyebrow at her.

"Master?" The Togrutan blinks at her brother but her brother ignores the Togruta, attention on her, soaking up her presence, as is she.

"Oh really? Do you still have to check under your bed, Aki?" Anakin teases her, ruffling her hair playfully while he crouches down in the alleyway to match her height.

"And does the Wingboy still get bitten by bed bugs?" She laughs at him, teasing. The Togruta looks the slightest bit jealous at her calling him this nickname. She wonders if his new famiy has new nicknames for him. She's a little jealous too.

"Oh, no he doesn't, he cleans his sheets every week now. And does the Flier still crash ships and get stuck at port?" He retorts, a smile on his lips.

"She never gets stuck at port, but she's been waiting for her Wingboy for nine years. Do you have any idea where he is? Is he stuck in the traffic?" Akiane chortles, giggling.

"Oh, but he's caught up now, he's finished choosing the perfect speeder." The Togruta in the background, chortles at this statement, but the slightly disgruntled look remains. "In fact, I may know exactly where he is." Anakin kneels down in front of her so he can look directly at her.

"Really? Would you be so kind as to point me in the direction he is?" Akiane brushes her hair out of her eyes putting on her best innocent look. Anakin snorts at her and responds with a hug.

"Right here, Flier." Anakin's gaze flickers for a moment to Ahsoka. Without releasing his grip on his sister he gestures for Ahsoka to come forward.

"Promise me you won't tell Obi-Wan." He gives her a look that closely resembles a kicked puppy. She can't exactly resist that look.

"I...I promise Master." She shifts on her feet, a little uncomfortable with facing the scene. "Is there...anything you'd like me to do? Would you like me to check the back streets for the disk?"

"Yes. Thank you Snips. It means a lot to me. So do you." Anakin gives her a small smile and that's all it takes for all the jealously to melt away. She grins and she darts into the back alleys, managing to catch the mismatched grateful gaze. She happily returns it.

...

"Good job, Anakin. You ran so fast we weren't able to catch up." A Jedi with weathered blue eyes stepped out from the shadows, panting.

"Master! I-"Anakin stepped forward a sore attempt to shield his sister from view.

"Your duty comes first, now go check the back alleys for accomplices. That's an order." Anakin's eyes grew large, and he cringed.

"Master! Please, I can explain-"Anakin stepped forward, trying to reason with the Jedi Master.

"That's an order that you will have to follow Anakin." Obi-Wan looked at Anakin sternly. "And I will take care of this one. Now go." Anakin shifted on his feet, undecided.

"Master, I can't! Please. That-she-Aki is my sister. I can't do this Master!" Anakin's jaw clenched tightly, mechanical hand groaning under pressure.

"Anakin, you know you can't do that."

"OF COURSE I KNOW!" Anakin exploded. "I just...I can't do that, Master. I can't." Obi-Wan met his angry gaze with his cool one.

"Anakin. You have a Padawan. If you harbor your sister, in the eyes of the Council, a criminal, you risk being expelled. If you can't do this or yourself, do it for Ahsoka. Imagine what would happen if her Master was evicted out of the Order?" Anakin scowled though his expression melted a little. A chink in the armor. Obi-Wan pressed it further. "Ahsoka could be sent to Agri-Corps. Her dreams of being a Jedi would be gone. You should be happy she's not here listening to all of this. I sent her to scour the next five streets, she won't be back for a while."

"You would never do that!" Anakin's eyes flashed murderously. "If I get evicted, you can train her. You can't let them send her away! She-"

"She doesn't deserve it, but it could always happen. Think. Anakin. Your sister will be granted a fair trial. I can guarantee that. Now go pick up your Padawan." Obi-Wan placed both hands on Anakin's shoulders. Anakin's fiery gaze leveled to meet his, then flickered to his sister who was being held by a company of clones.

"Go." Akiane, nodded almost imperceptibly. "I'll be alright. I've grown up Wingboy. It was going to happen someday. Come visit me in jail?" She supplied this with a smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

"I know you would've never done this unless you had a reason. Just..." She head butted his head lightly. "My client offered to help me find you. I did. I'm perfectly alright."

"Tell them what they want to know. Be honest ok, Aki?" She nodded again, blinking away wetness.

"I just can't believe I've found you, after all these years...It's just..." She looked at him once more. "I'm happy now."

"I'd like you to be. It was my fault that I crashed that pod, all those years ago. I won't ever be able to make up for that."

"You'll make it up once you get me something better than ration bars to eat in jail." She grinned. "Or I'll have to forcibly take them myself."

"You underestimate me Akiane Skywalker. You do." Anakin laughed before stepping away slowly to go and collect Ahsoka. "Behave yourself now."

"If you do too."

...

The cell wasn't uncomfortable, just not exactly a luxury home. Everything was all grey, dark grey and light grey. Akiane looked under the bed, unable to stop the small shiver that made its way up her spine.

"The Bogeyman isn't real Flier, even if it is, we can all go fly away."

"Really, Ani?"

She'd like to fly, she'd really like to. Akiane continued to look under her bed, continuing the long time tradition.

"Can I come in?" A bright voice sounded outside her cell door. A small red-skinned Togruta with wide blue eyes stared back at her.

"You didn't need to ask. I'm a prisoner here, aren't I?" She sat back down on the soft mattress, feeling herself sink into it.

"I thought it'd be nice to." The Togruta grinned at her, silka bead chain swinging against her lekku.

"I appreciate the sentiment." She shifted across the bed, gesturing at the empty seat. "Be-" The Togruta plopped onto the bed without a second thought, suddenly finding herself sinking into the mattress. "I was going to tell you to be careful. The mattress tends to eat people."

"I can see that." She brushed her hair out of her face, smiling. There's something about this Togrutan girl that makes her like her, she's not sure whether it's the lack of a disapproving stare or the cheerful attitude or the fact that those large blue eyes remind her of her brother.

"Master and Master Kenobi aren't all that happy with each other right now." She shook her head for extra confirmation. "Not really."

"I'd guessed." Akiane's gaze strayed to outside the door, as if her brother would immediately appear.

"Who are you anyways?" The Togruta tipped her head to the side, crystal blue eyes staring right at her.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that question?" Akiane stares back at her. Snips. Snippy indeed. But in a nice way. An endearing way.

"Ahsoka Tano."

"Akiane Skywalker."

"What's your name?"

"Me?"

"Mmm hmm."

"Oh. My name's Akiane Skywalker. "

"I'm Agnes Syndulla. Just stick to me now, kay?"

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A/N The chapters are getting longer and the juicy bits are coming up. As per usual, reviews are loved and appreciated greatly. Constructive criticism will contribute to further chapters.