Chapter 22

“ I cannot believe that the Council would be sending you a new Padawan, after a year of my Knighting.” Padme stood with Obi-Wan, as they watched the young Toguta, with the Clone Troopers load up a cannon.

“ Yeah, I too have been thinking about that, but we really do not know why she is here, or even why the Council would send her to a battle ground? Ok, I have an idea.” Obi-Wan also watched the Toguta and was trying to figure out why the Council would send a youngling out on the battle field.

“ Ok, so what is your idea? Hey, Anakin, Rex.” Padme turned her attention to Anakin and one of the Clone Troopers that came up to her and Obi-Wan.

“ Hey, so are you two ready to head off and get the negotiations?” Anakin looked at the two Jedi that was standing right in front of him.

“ Yes, I am ready, but Obi-Wan here, was about to tell me his idea.” Padme looked away from Anakin and then looked back at Obi-Wan.

“ Oh, ye,s I was about to tell Padme that she should take you to your negotiations, while I stay here, but I think it would be a good idea for the two of you to take Ahsoka with you, so she could learn about negotiation.” Obi-Wan looked at the couple standing in front of him.

“ Great. Ok, I will take her and she will learn how to do treaties. We will see you soon, then?” Padme looked at Anakin, who just nodded ok.

“ Ok, I will see you both soon and you guys be careful. May The Force Be With You.” Obi-Wan smiled at the young couple.

Both Padme and Anakin smiled back and then went over to the Toguta and one of the Clone Trooper, as they were unloading the transport.

“ Well, Ahsoka, it is time for us to go.” Padme came up to the young girl.

“ Ok, um . . . what about Master Kenobi? Is he coming with us?” Ahsoka looked up, as Padme and Anakin came up to her.

“ I will be staying here, until another Jedi comes and takes my place.” Obi-Wan stepped up behind Padme and Anakin.

“ Ahsoka, can I ask you one question and please me, tell me the truth. Why you are here?” Padme looked at the young girl.

“ Well, the Council sent me here to be with my Jedi Master.” Ahsoka looked at Padme and then at Obi-Wan.

“ I was right, you are going to have a new Padawan.” Padme smiled at Obi-Wan.

“ Um . . . that is not correct. They told me to come to you, Jedi Knight Naberrie, for you are to be my Jedi Master.” Ahsoka looked from Obi-Wan to Padme and saw a very shocked look come across the Jedi’s face.

“ You are my what? . . . Wait a minute, there must be a mistake. I have not been a Knight for a year and half.” Padme looked at the young girl and then looked at Obi-Wa,n who had a slight smile on his face.

“ Well, I believe they think you are ready for a Padawan Learner. You can take it up with the Council, but it will have to wait, because the three of you are needed for some negotiations, so I will see you guys soon.” Obi-Wan looked at Padme and tried not to laugh, at the look that was still on Padme’s face.

Padme and Anakin nodded and turned to head off to transport ship that was waiting for them.

“ Come on, Ahsoka, we are leaving now.” Padme turned around and saw that the young Toguta was still standing close to Obi-Wan.

Obi-Wan nodded down at the young Padawan and Ahsoka took off, after her new Jedi Master and the Senator to the waiting ship.

It was four hours later, Padme and Ahsoka climbed into their beds, falling sound asleep.