Disclaimer: If I owned it Satine wouldn't have died, Ahsoka would have never left the order….. so until that happens I don't own it.
Chapter 1
You want me to be what!?
"Master! Master! MMMaaaassssttteeerrrr!"
"In here Snips!"
Ahsoka Tano ran into the hanger bay stopping at the familiar shell of the Twilight. Her master's form was half way under it working some part of it. He pushed himself out from under it and stood up, wiping his grease-covered hands on a nearby towel. "What's up now?"
"There is a call from the Jedi Counsel. They said they wanted to brief us on our next mission."
"Wonder what it is this time," Anakin stated, as they headed toward the bridge.
"I don't know Skyguy, but Master Obi-wan looked real worried."
They soon arrived at the bridge. The Jedi Counsel holograms were already on and as they stepped forward Anakin noted the serious expressions on their faces.
"Masters, what is it that you wish us to do?"
Master Windu glanced over at Obi-wan before motioning him to speak. Master Kenobi shifted nervously before beginning. " We have need for you to head to Galicena. There is rumors that the Separatists are planning a full planetary assault. We need you to go undercover and scout out these rumors."
Anakin shrugged,"It doesn't sound that hard to me."
Obi-wan sighed. " Your cover is a slave."
Silence filled the bridge. Ahsoka stared, mouth open at the hologram. Anakin was shocked, to stunned to respond.
"But Masters! Slavery has been banned from the Republic for centuries! How could it still be happening!" Ahsoka proclaimed.
Anakin finally found his voice,"You'd be surprised Snips. Slavery exists and in some cases thrives in some of the outer rim territories."
Obi-wan nodded. "Galicena is not technically part of the Republic, so many of it's laws, including the Anti-Slavery Act, are not followed."
Ahsoka couldn't believe it. How could something so horrid exist? It made her blood boil after reading descriptions of how masters treated their slaves.
"So master who is going to be the slave?" Anakin asked.
Obi-wan glanced of Master Yoda, whose eyes were closed in deep thought. "Been thinking of that, I have. Knight Skywalker, slave you will be."
Anakin paled. It had been 11 years since Qui-Gon Jinn had set him free but the memories were still fresh in his mind. It took every ounce of willpower not to beg for someone else to do it. "Why me master?" He said quietly.
"Experience have you. Get caught, other Jedi would. Know the trade secrets, you do."
"Yes Master Yoda. We are headed to Galicena as we speak." Anakin said tiredly.
The other Masters disappeared but Obi-wan stayed. "I'm sorry Anakin, I wish I could go with you but Mandela is taking so long. I am sure you will be fine."
Anakin only nodded and strode quickly out of the room. Ahsoka turned toward Obi-wan. "What's wrong with him?"
Obi-wan stared at the direction he left. " I'm afraid that's something he will have to tell you." He turned to her. "Ahsoka please keep an eye on him won't you? I have a bad feeling about this mission."
Ahsoka looked at Master Kenobi. " Don't worry master I'll watch his every move."
Obi-wan smiled "I know you will. May the Force be with you," he said as the hologram went off.
-STAR WARS-
Anakin collapsed on his bed. A slave? Him? Not again. He rolled over and sighed. Galicena was where his mother was first sold. They were know to be especially cruel, punishing slaves for the pure pleasure of it. Even the Zygerians were saints compared to them. And they wanted him to be a slave!
Although, as he thought about it they had a point. When slaves were first bought they were sent to be conditioned. It was a painful process where the slave's very spirit was broken. He was lucky to be born into it and too young to be processed.
The Jedi whom the Council chose would have to have the knowledge to be the perfect slave. One slip and the whole operation would be jeopardized. He, however having been born into it knew most of the stuff already even if he was a little rusty.
Anakin stood up and started his shower. As he rinsed he thought of all the innocent slaves who would be killed in the occupation. It was then he decided. He would force himself back into slavery for those other slaves. Not their masters. His mind made up, he left his shower to find the right clothes.
Teaser alert! Hope you liked it. The Slaves of the Republic arc was my very favorite episodes ( Aside from Jedi Crash :-) ) and I spent a lot of time thinking about it. Here is the result! Also please review!