The Scarring of Memories

Ezra's POV

Kanan and I walked the halls of the Predator. We headed toward Axle and Ahsoka's quarters to talk about our mission to Malachor. "You think the two are.....at it again?" I asked almost laughing. Kanan stopped and faced me, "You still don't get it do you? Axle and Ahsoka have been through so much together. They said that to you personally. Making jokes about their love is not funny. Having sex with each other is not to be made fun of. Do you understand?" I looked down and felt guilty, "I understand. I'm sorry."

We walked into the Gray Jedi's quarters. Axle and Ahsoka were on the floor meditating. "Be very very quiet. It is super important we don't interrupt their focus." Kanan whispered and sat down. I joined him and waited for the two to wake up.

Axle's POV

I saw the whole galaxy's timeline. I saw the future stream and I saw the past. The universe's constant movement. The voices of time echoed everywhere. The force pulled me in every direction. I saw Ahsoka next to me as we stood above the stars. We looked at our time together. We looked at our first battle on Christophsis when we first met Master Skywalker, Master Kenobi and Captains Rex and Chase. We saw our first night we made love. Ahsoka and I couldn't fight our feelings for each other. That night made us realize that the Jedi code is not our way. I love Ahsoka.

Ahsoka's POV

Axle and I looked at our past with sad, but happy faces. We saw the time Axle and I were put into slavery. The look Axle gave me when he saw me in my slave outfit is something I will never forget. That same night was amazing and I remember his excited expression when I told him to help me out of those clothes. We saw when Axle and I walked down the steps of the Jedi temple. Tears in our eyes and sadness on our faces. Anakin looked at us heartbroken as we walked away from him. The only life we've ever had was gone. It seemed like we were no longer worthy to be Jedi. Axle has stayed by my side day in and day out. He cares about me more than anything. I constantly try to prove I care about him more. I love Axle.

Ezra's POV

After what felt like an eternity, Axle and Ahsoka opened their eyes. "Hey Kanan, how long were you two sitting there?" Axle asked. Kanan smiled, "Not long. We heard you two are heading off on a personal mission before we go to Malachor." "Care to give us an explanation?" I asked. "EZRA!" Kanan yelled at me. Axle put his hand up, "It's ok. Kid, come with me." I was a little nervous. Was I in trouble? The two of us walked out of the room and down the hall.

Axle's POV

I see Ezra like a nephew. I'm proud of his progress as a Padawan. I remember when I had his personality. "So, what's this about?" He asked. I stopped and turned to him, "I know what you're thinking. Ahsoka and I have been keeping our information secret." "Yea, why do you keep it secret?" He asked. I took in a deep breath, "I know it's hard to understand. It's time I tell you, but you must not tell anyone else. Kanan already knows this. Ahsoka and I left the Jedi order because we were accused of treason. Obviously we were framed. Anakin managed to save both of us from being found guilty. The council didn't trust us and they were wrong. It shattered us to the heart. If we were found guilty we would have been executed." I looked away and felt small tears fall from my face as I continued, "Sometimes, Ahsoka and I would see an alternate vision where Anakin never saved us. Ahsoka and I would be taken away back to our cells and await our death. Clones and temple guards would later escort us to the firing squad in front of everyone. The council, Republic Senate, citizens and many other friends would be watching us. Anakin and Obi-Wan would be chained up trying to break free to get us out of the mess. Ahsoka and I would be forced to our knees and the clones place their blasters on the backs of our heads. Chase and Rex would stand in front of us with tears in their eyes. They too would try and stop it, but would be tackled to the ground. The Chancellor stood up from his chair and looked at both of us. He nods to the execution Commander. Ahsoka and I look at each other for the last time. We closed our eyes, sensing each other's thoughts. The next thing we felt was a burst of pain in the back of our heads. Then, it was all over. Ahsoka and I would jump up from the bed. I'd hold her tightly repeating that it was only a dream. The thing was, that would have happened had it not been for Anakin. The person who framed us was a close friend as well. Barriss Offee was a great person. Ahsoka and I trusted her with our lives and she betrayed us. After what happened, we're just too afraid to keep a strong trust with anyone else." I closed my eyes and faced the wall.

Ezra's POV

I listen very carefully to Axle. I felt so much pain from him. I even felt like crying from his story. Ahsoka walked out and approached Axle. They pulled each other in for a tight hug. Kanan watched nearby with a sad look on his face. "I'm so sorry. I didn't know." I said looking down. Axle smiled at me, "It's ok kid." Kanan put his hand on his shoulder. Ahsoka kissed Axle slowly, "We should get going." Axle nodded and winked at me as they walked toward the hangar.

Ahsoka's POV

I still don't understand why we keep having those visions. I remember the look on Anakin and Obi-Wan's face when the clones pulled the trigger. I remember looking into Axle's eyes and sensing his thoughts. I remember seeing Chase and Rex screaming and shouting trying to get other clones off of them. We have moved past that event, but our minds have not. It scarred us for life. It shocked us to the core. It shook us everywhere. The one thing that keeps me going is Axle. When we have sex it's like we are taunting the galaxy showing that we can't be separated or frightened by our history. As long as I'm with him, I don't care where I die.

Axle's POV

That event will always haunt me, but Ahsoka and I got through it. That vision never came true, but it could have decided our fate if one thing went wrong. If Anakin showed up too late or if he never found Barriss at all, Ahsoka and I would have been dead. We would have been killed in cold blood by the same soldiers we fought beside for years. That indeed almost came true during order 66. The one thing that changed was that we survived. The Chancellor always wanted us out of the way. Maul was right. Sidious was grooming Anakin to be his new apprentice. With Ahsoka and I out of Anakin's life, his world would be shaken and Sidious would have nobody to stop him. Anakin saved us from our death sentence. He gave us freedom. We will never let Anakin down. That is our mission. Ahsoka and I are going to find out the truth and help fulfill the Chosen One prophecy.