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This is just absolutely wonderful! Once again I have been impressed with the amount of support for these one-shots! I have composed another one-shot for yall and I hope you enjoy it.

Restoration of a Jedi

It was time. Ahsoka Tano had gathered up all her gear and departed from her apartment in the lower levels of Coruscant. After two long years of meditating and figuring stuff out, she was ready to return to the temple. She had gotten a job at Dex's DIner after the whole fiasco in the first place. Dex had been very generous, and had even allowed her to stay at his place until she could find a place of her own. She worked long hours but enjoyed it overall. The only thing that she didn't like was all the customers cat call and pick up lines towards her. She had developed into a nice young woman and she knew that, but she was staying true to the Jedi code and not allowing that thought into her mind. She realized that relationships cannot be trusted at all times, and was wary of forming any more tight bonds. She had kept up on all of her Jedi practices in her free time. It helped her relax on a particularly stressful day, or challenge herself on a particular skill to keep her mind sharp.

Now she was going to return, but she had to make a quick stop though. She had been able to purchase a new uniform that she hoped would work for her days at the temple to come. It was a black jumpsuit, similar to the red one that she had worn before, but had highlights of tan throughout and also had black armbands. She had managed to find her lightsaber but not her shoto. She was hoping that could be one of the first things that she could do if she was reinstated in the order. She pulled up a speeder that she rented to a very expensive apartment building to where she knew a good friend. She had to get something off her chest that she had been holding in for about two years.

"Padme," she called out into the apartment.

"Who is it," Padme said from the other room. "3PO, go find out who it is."

The golden droid had walked out from behind a wall to find the togruta standing on the landing pad, waiting for permission to come inside. Ahsoka smiled at the sight of the droid, it had been so long since she had seen him.

"Hey 3PO," Ahsoka said to him.

"Master Tano," 3PO exclaimed. "How good to see you again. Please do come in."

He ushered Ahsoka inside and offered her a seat on the couch. Sh took it gladly and he went off to fetch Padme. Ahsoka leaned back on the couch and felt Anakin's presence in this apartment. He wasn't here, but he knew that he stayed here a lot. She smiled as she knew that this was a happy presence and that Anakin was staying happy throughout her departure. She was worried that Anakin would be devastated at her decision. She knew it was rash but it was needed. She had to find her own way, but the way that Anakin had acted on the temple steps after she decided to leave made her worry. She was going to have to ask Padme on how Anakin was doing.

"Ahsoka," Padme exclaimed as she walked into the room.

"Hello Senator," Ahsoka said, being polite and addressing Padme with all the respect that she deserved.

"Oh my god," Padme said as she rushed over to Ahsoka and gave her a giant hug.

There was one thing that was odd about Padme though. Ahsoka could sense two life forms inside of Padme. That's when she figured it out, Padme was pregnant with twins.

"It's so good to see you Ahsoka," Padme said. "And none of that Senator or M'lady. You are a very close friend and may address me by my name."

"Alright," Ahsoka said. "If you say so."

"So how have you been," Padme asked.

"Really good actually," Ahsoka answered as Padme took a seat on the couch. "I have decided to ask to return to the order."

"That's wonderful!" Padme said. "So many people will be glad to have you back."

"Well that's not the only wonderful news I sense," Ahsoka says and Padme looks confused. "How far are you along?"

"Ahsoka," Padme says. "What are you talking about?"

She was lying, Ahsoka could sense it. She probably figured that Ahsoka didn't know the fact that Anakin and her were married. She smiled at Padme's comment. Padme was certainly a good wife, willing to protect her husband that way.

"Padme," Ahsoka said. "I know."

"You do," Padme said.

Ahsoka nods and Padme sighs. It was true that she wanted desperately to tell someone about her marriage. The secret was almost tearing her apart especially with her expecting. But now that she had someone to talk to, she might be able to hold off for a little longer.

"Okay," Padme said. "I am about 3 weeks in, but don't tell Anakin yet. I don't want him to worry, just before a mission that he might get pulled into. The war is really heating up and it is only a matter of time before one giant blow is struck, leaving the other side at a loss."

"I won't Padme," Ahsoka said. "It is really great to see you, but I must go to the temple. I just wanted to talk to you about this and remember, that if you need anything or to talk about anything, call me up and I'll make it if I can."

"Thank you so much Ahsoka," Padme said, giving the togruta one more giant hug. "And welcome back."

After they had said their goodbyes Ahsoka hopped in her speeder and drove to the Jedi temple. She saw it approaching in the distance and felt a pang of guilt inside of her. All the people that she left behind were still inside hopefully. She didn't know how many the war had claimed. She was also hopeful that the council would allow her to stay. She got to the landing pad, outside of the front steps of the temple and parked the speeder. She climbed out and walked over to the military checkpoint. A clone was standing by a transmitter of sorts and she got his attention.

"Excuse me," she said to the clone. "But can I speak with Master Yoda?"

"Sorry," the clone said, not looking up. "Only a Jedi gets into the temple."

"Just tell Master Yoda that Ahsoka Tano would like to speak with him," she said.

The clone finally looked up and jumped back a little. He had saw the togruta a couple years back when she was on trial. She had been proven innocent but still had left the order. He had also heard the battle stories from his brothers from the 501st about the young girl and how brave she was.

"Yes sir," he said. "I will contact him immediately."

Ahsoka nodded at the trooper and stood inside the transmitter building, waiting for clearance. After about ten minutes of waiting, a hologram of Master Yoda popped up in front of her and she bowed to him.

"Master," she said. "If you don't mind I would like to request something to the council."

"Hmmm," Yoda said. "Thought you were gone, we did."

"I had to find myself," Ahsoka explained. "I have figured it out and would like to talk to the council about it."

"Yes," Yoda said. "Great repentance I sense in you. Speak to the council, you may."

"One more thing master," Ahsoka said. "Don't tell Anakin I'm back yet. I would like to talk to him myself."

"Yes Ahsoka," Yoda said. "The council, ready it will be, when arrive you do."

"Thank you Master," Ahsoka said and the hologram cut out.

She went past the security checkpoint and walked up the steps confidently that she walked down so dejected two years ago. She reached the top of the steps and looked at the giant pillars that stood before the temple.

"Home," she said.

She truly felt that this was her one true home. Her apartment was nice, and something to call her own, but nothing gave off the feeling like this did. She walked inside the temple and went straight to the council room. On the way she passed many Jedi, some who knew her, some who did not. The ones that did though stopped and stared at the sight of her. She kept her eyes straight, focusing on the task at hand. She reached the waiting room adjacent to the council chambers and requested to be let in. The door opened and she stepped inside. All around her were the council members, only a few in holograms. The newest face that she saw was Master Kenobi, who now had a seat on the council. All of the masters were shocked when she walked in because Yoda hadn't spoken of why the council was called to order so abruptly.

"Ahsoka," Obi-Wan asked.

"Hello Master Kenobi," she said. "Masters," she addressed them all and bowed.

"Greetings Ahsoka," Yoda said. "Good to see you, it is."

"I have come to ask if you would let me back into the order," Ahsoka said.

The faces of the council was a mixed bag. Some were confused, wondering where this had come from. Others were very excited to have the chance to welcome Ahsoka back into the order. Only one had a look of anger and disappointment.

"Any objections?" Yoda said.

Of course, there was at least one person that she feared most in the room to object.

"Master Windu, a problem there is?" Yoda asked.

"Yes," he said. "We asked Tano if she wanted to return and she said no. I believe that we should honor her former commitment."

"A great journey, she did take. Build her confidence, she did," Yoda said.

"I don't know," Windu said. "I don-."

"What, you don't trust me," Ahsoka spoke out.

All of the masters were shocked at the togruta's outburst.

"You do realize that is what got us here in the first place," Ahsoka snapped.

"You are way out of line to address a master like that," Windu said darkly.

"It was my understanding that I was not yet accepted back into the order," Ahsoka said dryly.

Mace looked shocked and angered. What surprised her more is that Yoda started laughing. She looked over at Obi-Wan and he was also stifling a laugh.

"A point well, she has made Mace," Yoda says. "But no longer your uncertain status is. On one knee, you must take."

Ahsoka did as she was told and Yoda stood. He walked over to the girl of only 18 and ignited his lightsaber. He moved it from one shoulder to the other.

"Dub thee knight of the Jedi order, I do," Yoda said.

Ahsoka beamed with pride. She knew that she had made the right choice. She was grateful that the council had been so forgiving for the second time.

"Thank you masters," she said, fighting back tears. "I am very grateful and sorry that I left."

"You shouldn't be sorry Ahsoka," Obi-Wan said. "It is us who should be sorry. Here, I have a feeling that you might want this back."

Obi-Wan had pulled out her shoto and handed it to her.

"How did you find it?" she asked, astonished.

"Oh, the investigation after," he said. "I always kept it with me, just in case of this day."

"Thank you master," Ahsoka said as she clipped the saber one her belt.

"Live with Skywalker, you will," Yoda said. "Until another room, we can find."

"It shouldn't take more than a day little 'Soka," Master Plo said.

"Thank you all," Ahsoka said. "Now if you'll excuse me, I think that I need to go and talk to Master Skywalker."

"Yes," Yoda said. "Find him in the training room, you will."

Ahsoka bowed and left the room. After she exited the council chambers she couldn't hold her excitement any longer. She let out a huge sigh of relief and laughed for a while. Tears of joy streamed down her face. After she had composed herself, she made her way down to the training room. It was at the bottom floor of the temple and through the library. As she walked through the library she remembered why the training room was this way. It was to remind all of the Jedi that the best skill is not with a lightsaber, but with your mind. She smiled as she walked between the cases of holo books and into the training room.

Anakin was busy practicing deflecting bolts from the tiny sphere droids. Her had about ten going at once and never broke contact. Ahsoka smiled at her old master, always the best with a lightsaber. She sat down at the edge of the room and watched him. His flow was smooth and skills seemed to have gotten better. She felt great happiness within him, and she knew it to be one thing. The extra time that he had spent with Padme had certainly done him some good. After the training session ended he deactivated all of the droids and walked over to a spot where he had a towel and water bottle. He dried off his face and took a swig of water. She chose that moment to speak.

"I never recalled Anakin Skywalker having to stop for a water break," she said teasingly.

"Well even the best have to-," he said before recognizing the voice.

He slowly turned around to find Ahsoka sitting on a chair across the room. She had grown since he had last seen her. True that it had been two years, but still. Her lekku had gotten longer and she was a little taller. She was wearing a new black jumpsuit with tan outlines on it. Complemented with her black armbands, she looked much older and experienced. He had no idea what to say.

"Speechless too," she said. "That's a first skyguy."

She tested the old nickname, it seemed to just roll off her tongue and it still worked.

"Ahsoka," Anakin said unbelievably.

"In the flesh," she said.

He was shocked beyond belief. It had been two years since any contact with her. She had virtually disappeared from any eyes from the Jedi. He had tried to find her, to reconcile things, to give her supplies, but was never able to do so. Now she was standing in the temple.

"What are you doing here," he asked.

"Thought I might stick around for a while," she said. "You don't mind, do you?"

"Your back?" he asked.

"For good," she said.

A/N

There you go, my latest one-shot.

You know, I really enjoy writing these. I get so many ideas throughout the day, but most of them can't fit into one large story. So by writing these, I am able to keep in my writer's flow and stimulate more ideas for my other stories.

I also enjoy writing these because the community seems to enjoy them as well. I am so thankful for all the people that read this. It makes me proud to have so many readers.

If you liked this story, I have two other one-shots titled Legends Never Die and Tale of the Forgotten. If you are looking for a bit of a longer read, I have a story that combines characters from the Hunger Games, Kim Possible, Divergent, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. If you want to find out how they all fit together, the book is titled Retribution.

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