So, another one-shot thing that I had to write out. It's part of that small collection I'm making - Verde' gehat'ik (Soldiers' Story)
Anyway, this is just plain out simple and in real time order? Just for fun and to... help me cope a bit (it's been a long week)

I don't own anything, as per usual
Read, review and enjoy ^^

They'd be lying if they said they knew what to do with a kid. And most of them were more than happy to have the Captain and General deal with the new addition.

"So, if you're a Captain and I'm a Jedi, does that mean I outrank you?" the little one asked as she walked besides Rex, a hint of teasing in her voice.

"In my book, experience outranks anything," the Captain told her, as he's told many others. And hardly anyone around had more experience than him.

"If experience outranks everything, then I better get some," the kid had smiled. She genially seemed to want to learn, but for how long?

"Captain, you can't be seriously expecting us to work like this?" Vigor had asked once the Padawan had left.

"She's a Jedi-in-training. She can probably take care of herself," Jesse had a skeptical look on his face as he joined.

"She's also 14," Rex reminded them and the men avoided his look. "I knew this will be… difficult and new to all of us, having another Jedi around. And yes, she can probably take care of herself, but do keep in mind she's barely a teenager," he turned around to leave, before pausing. "Hardly older than any of us," and with that, he walked towards the command point to learn more about the upcoming plan.

The clones were silent for a while, before sharing a look. They knew Rex was right, but they also knew this was going to need some getting used to. Appo sighed soon after, running a hand over his head.

"Well, we've never had a little sister before…" that earned him some chuckles. "Just keep an eye on her, make sure she doesn't get herself killed. I'm sure she'll do the same for you."

"Well, given she's General Skywalker's student, we can't really keep her safe, can we?" Oz laughed, seeing some brothers agree.

"Try, alright? She's one of us now."

Later, when one of the clankers got too close to the kid, no one even hesitated to fill it full of holes and watch it explode. And next time one of them was in trouble, she jumped in front of them, deflecting the blaster fire and allowing them to counter attack.

"Welcome to the family, kid," they grinned once the whole thing was over and they were back in the base.

Rex found her on the edge of the hanger bay, trying to hide behind some crates. He heard her sobbing and wondered if he should approach her at all.

"Kid?" he called carefully, taking of his helmet as he approached.

"R-Rex?" she hiccupped, surprised and started rubbing her eyes. "W-What are you doing here?" she blinked a few times at him, probably to get the liquid out.

"Came to check on you," he gave her a quick once-over, making sure she wasn't hurt. The last battle lasted for almost a week and they lost a lot of men. She was given a small squad to infiltrate the enemy base, but they were prepared for that. She and Danal were the only ones to make it back alive.

"Thanks, but I'm fine," she sniffed and forced a smile. The Captain only raised an eyebrow at her, before letting out a sigh. He knew Jedi weren't supposed to be very emotional, but this was a kid for crying out loud!

"Look, kid – Ahsoka," he corrected himself, kneeling down in front of her. "I'm not a Jedi. None of us are. You don't have to be brave in front of me or any of the boys… Trust me; we've seen our own break down after a hard battle. No one's going to judge you," he spoke softly, carefully, as he would with a rookie who lost his best brother. He thought she might try and act brave again, but her smile cracked and she hung her head.

"…Just… Lend me a shoulder?" she whispered, tears dropping onto the ground.

"Just ask," he smiled slightly, sat next to her as she leeched onto his arm, her face buried in his shoulder. She didn't seem to mind he was still armored.

It didn't take longer after that for the kid to fall asleep. Rex, waiting a few minutes just sitting there, finally decided to carry her to her bed. She was exhausted and sleeping on him and some crates was no way to get a good night's sleep. He passed a few brothers, who all seemed mildly confused at the time. But next time it happened, Fives was the one carrying her back. Soon, it became like a tradition in the 501st to find the missing Padawan, stay with her for a bit if she needed it and then carry her somewhere better.

"We're here for you," Echo had whispered as he pulled the covers over her sleeping form.

A couple of them were in the training room, or more, the gravity room, playing some Grav-ball when Hardcase spotted everyone's favorite Padawan walking by.

"Hey, Commander!" he called, getting her attention. The game was still in progress, but coming close to an end with Team Sniper winning.

"Hey boys, not working too hard?" she grinned and walked over, looking at the floating men as they tossed around a ball. "What are you doing?"

"Oh, Grav-Ball!" her confused look made them all laugh. "Well, we put a small twist on it," it was then that the siren blared, indicating the end of the match. The victors were lowered carefully and with grace, while the losers practically crash landed on the ground.

"See, both teams wear special anti-gravity suits. It adds a new layer of challenge to the game," Kix smiled as he explained, watching the teams leave the gravity room.

"And it helps to train for space or zero-gravity situations," Appo spoke up from his spot above the room. He seemed to be the ref.

"Rex approves?" Ahsoka had a smirk on her face as the soldiers looked away.

"Kinda, yeah…"

"So long as no one gets really hurt."

"Or no one fights."

"Aha," she could imagine the Captain sighing at the ridiculousness of these guys.

"Say, wanna join in? No using the Force though!" Jesse asked, offering up a helmet.

"…Might as well, right? Show you boys how it's done?" she took the offered gear and saw them looking at her with mild amusement. "Who's on my team?"

Rex came by a few hours later to check on the boys. Make sure everyone was still alive. And when he did, he was frozen in his tracks for a few seconds.

"Take that Harper!" Ahsoka kicked the ball full force into the clone, sending him flying into the nearest wall and scoring the point.

"No fair! That had to be the Force!" Jin whined, almost pouting.

"Just skill. Am I right boys?" she high-fived Echo and Fives as they floated towards her.

The Captain just smiled and shook his head, happy to see them all relaxing and enjoying themselves. And the fact their sister was there made it all the better.

"Play nice kids," he mumbled as he turned around and left the training the ground.

"Oh, wow!" Ahsoka called and they saw her almost glued to the glass of a shop.

"See something you like kid?" Rex had asked, walking up to her.

"A new outfit, yeah!" she called, excitement in her eyes.

"Well, looks better than your old one," Fives shrugged, seeing her look down at herself.

"Not, that you look bad," Echo quickly added before things could get out of hand.

"Thanks, I think," she laughed, looking up at them. "So, can we buy it?"

"…I don't see why not? We're supposed to keep an eye out for any troublemakers. What's the hurt in checking if something's fishy about this shop," the Captain gave a small wink as the Padawan clapped her hands.

"Thanks so much!" she rushed in, speaking with the shop owner. She nodded and smiled, looking at the outfit the Jedi wanted, while the boys waited outside.

They were about to finish up the deal, when a three Weequays strolled in, cocky smirks on their faces. The clones tensed up, but didn't do anything just yet – these sleemos were known for being pirates and idiots. But until they do something-

One of them reached for Ahsoka, grabbing her wrist tightly and pulling her towards himself. She was shocked at first, and couldn't react. Luckily, three clones were inside in seconds, the Captain already freeing her from the grasp.

"I wouldn't do that," he threatened, one of his hands on his pistol. Fives and Echo covered the exits and looked ready to fight.

"And who the bloody heck are you? 'Er boyfriend?" these idiots were drunk – surprising they could even stand.

"Worse, her brother," Rex frowned and delivered a quick punch to the man's face. Fives and Echo did the same and in seconds, the three Weequays were on the ground, groaning and muttering out curses.

"Sorry for the mess," the blonde said quickly, tossed a few extra credits, grabbed the outfit and gently took Ahsoka's hand.

"I could have taken them," she grumbled, looking slightly annoyed.

"I know you could have. But who knows what you would do to them," he grinned as the four walked back to their ship.

"Yeah, he's right. We just made sure they got off easy," Fives piped up, hands behind his back and an easy grin on his face.

"Besides, you're our little sister. It's our duty as big brothers to watch after you," Echo teased lightly and they heard her laugh.

"We're so dead…" she heard Hopper, Gambit and Diver mumbled as she walked up to the gathered men. Even Rex looked displeased and tired.

"Look, maybe I can work something out…" the Captain said back, giving each man a worrying look. "You did what you thought was right."

"Yeah, and we were wrong…" Gambit's shoulders fell.

"Should have listened to you sir…" Diver hung his head.

"I doubt even General Kenobi could talk his way out of this…" Hopper sighed in defeat.

"What's going on?" she asked, worry and concern on her face. The blonde turned to her, his own feelings easily read.

"They disobeyed orders, thinking they found an enemy bunker. As it turned out, it was empty. But they left their post and lost our north communicator tower," Rex reported, his military training keeping most of his emotions at bay.

"But, that can't be so bad-," she was cut off when the Captain spoke again.

"Without that communicator tower, General Windu had no way of calling for back up. Half of his attack force got massacred," everyone besides the blonde winced at that.

"Do they know they disobeyed orders?" the Jedi asked, glancing at the trio.

"They know they weren't where they were supposed to be…" Rex rubbed his eyes tiredly. "I've thought about any way to make it seem possible, but there's just no way. Other than saying I ordered it."

"But, we can't let the Captain take the heat for that!"

"Yeah! Who knows what they'll do!"

"And it wouldn't really fit him either! They might tell he's lying and that'd make everything worse!"

Another sigh from the Captain before his com blinked. They knew who was calling and the three seemed to prepare for what would follow.

"Rex here," the Captain answered.

"Rex, what the hell happened?" Anakin sounded much angrier than they expected.

"…" there was a short pause and just as the blonde was about to speak, Ahsoka cut in.

"I ordered Hopper, Gambit and Diver to check out a bunker on the west side," the clones couldn't speak. Technically, she had been on the west side, holding the perimeter. But no one else, other than a few brothers, could confirm whether or not she gave that order.

"Ahsoka…" Skywalker's tone turned slightly more calm, but carried disappointment. "You were supposed to follow the plan. Master Windu paid for that."

"I know Master, but I just… thought it should have been checked out. Last time we were ambushed because we didn't clear all the sides…" her voice grew weaker and no one of the soldiers said anything.

"…I understand what you were trying to do, but next time, do as you're told, alright?"

"Yes Master. It won't happen again," at that last bit, she looked at the trio who barely managed to nod back at her.

"Good. Skywalker out." Silence followed as the clones looked at the Padawan, who just seemed relieved.

"Well, that could have ended badly!" she smiled at them.

"Commander…" the trio whispered, eyes wide. "You… you-," they couldn't even speak.

"You probably just saved their shebs," Rex took over for them, giving a grateful bow of the head. "And risked your neck for it."

"Well, they can't punish me the same way they would you. And I can't let them hurt you because of a reason like that," she grinned at them. "Besides, you're all younger than me! I need to watch out for my little brothers," she winked and a moment later, all of them were laughing.

Cut! As I said, short and simple and just something to get my mind off other stuff.
Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed! If you fancy, maybe review? That'd be great!