Star Wars: Afterlife

Prologue

"Their asking you back Ahsoka." Anakin reached in him pouch at his belt. "I'm, asking you back. He held out his hand, and in it was my Padawan braid.

I looked at it and at Anakin, then back to his hand. My hands trembled when I reached for it. I stopped with my hand hovered over it. Should I? But, I was betrayed, they didn't trust me. I placed my hand on his and my other hand curled his fingers to close his hand.

I looked back at him and I saw confusion. "I'm sorry master, but I'm not coming back." My voice cracked with pain.

I let go of his hand and turned to the door and walked out. I sensed Anakin's sadness but I tried not to think about it. I walked outside and I heard Anakin calling me.

"Ahsoka! Ahsoka wait! Ahsoka I need to talk to you!" Anakin yelled to me.

I wanted to ignore him, but in his voice I could tell he was really hurt. I stopped walking and turned to face him with my head down.

"Why..are you doing this?" Anakin said softly.

I lifted my head. "The Council didn't trust me, so how can I trust myself?" I looked to the side and crossed my arms over my chest.

"What about me? I stood by you! Ahsoka you are making a mistake." Anakin shook his head.

I looked at him. "Maybe, but I have to sort this out on my own. Without the Council, and without you." My voice was strong at first but it went soft again. I turned around.

"I understand, I understand wanting to walk away from the Order." Anakin's voice was soft.

I slightly looked over my shoulder. "I know."

I walked away from him. I walked away from the Temple. And I shed one tear. One for the pain of betrayal. One for my friends. And one for my master, Anakin Skywalker.