Plo KoonIt is good to see you safe, little 'Soka.
For letting you go, for letting you get taken. It was my fault.
No, Master, it wasn't your fault.
I should've paid more attention. I should've tried harder. I--
You already did everything you could, everything you had to do. When I was out there, alone, all I had was your training and the lessons you taught me and because of you, I did survive. And not only that, I was able to lead others to survive as well.
I don't know what to say.
You're welcome, my Padawan. [Anakin and Ahsoka bow to each other in respect]
We're Republic. We belong to Senator Amidala. Don't shoot, don't shoot!
Plo Koon
You know these droids, Commander Wolffe?
Yes, sir. We transported them to Master Gallia's ship after we left the planet Aleen.
Yes, Commander Wolffe. How have you been, sir? We have been on quite an adventure.
Plo Koon
Well, I'm certain Wolffe would love to hear about it.
Excellent! It's a long story.
And you won't believe it!
[to Plo Koon] Sir, excuse me--
I hardly believe it myself! It all started when...
Padawan Tano, serious charges have been levied against you. How plead you?
Not guilty, Master. I would never take the lives of innocents. The values of the Jedi are sacred to me.
The evidence is to the contrary. You were alone with Letta Turmond when she died. Can you explain this?
Someone used the Force against her.
Plo Koon
Which brings us to Ventress. Can you explain your association with her?
We had a mutual understanding. I thought she was helping me.
Did she help you acquire the nano-droid weaponry found when you were apprehended, the same devices used in the bombing of the Temple?
No. I was set up and deceived, as you are being deceived now.
The question is, Padawan Tano, who is deceiving us: Ventress, you, or someone else?
I am not deceiving you! I would assume Ventress is, but I can't be sure. My sense is… clouded.
Clouded by the Dark Side these things are, Padawan Tano. Dangerously clouded, but not just surrounding you, surrounding many things in these times.
You've already made your decision, haven't you?! This meeting is just a formality!
[sighs] Reached a decision we have, though not in total agreement are we.
It is the Council's opinion that Padawan Ahsoka Tano has committed sedition against the Republic. And thus, she will be expelled from the Jedi Order. [Ahsoka looks up in shock]
You can't do this! [tries to butt in, but is held back by two temple guards]
Your Padawan status will be stripped from you, and you shall forfeit all rank and privileges within the Grand Army of the Republic. You will be turned over to the Republic courts to await your trial and whatever punishments they will set for you. [A guard snaps Ahsoka's padawan braid off her head as tears cloud her eyes] Henceforth, you are barred from the Jedi Order.
Ahsoka, I am so sorry about everything.
Plo Koon
You have our most humble apologies, little 'Soka. The Council was wrong to accuse you.
STSaesee Tiin
You have shown such great strength and resilience in your struggle to prove your innocence.
This is the true sign of a Jedi Knight.
This was actually your great trial. Now we see that. We understand that the Force works in mysterious ways. And because of this trial, you have become a greater Jedi than you would have otherwise.
Back into the Order you may come.
They're asking you back, Ahsoka. [Holds out Ahsoka's padawan braid to her] I'm asking you back. [Ahsoka looks from Anakin to the padawan braid and back again before closing Anakin's hand around the braid. Anakin looks hurt]
I'm sorry, Master, but I'm not coming back. [leaves the temple. All the council members look hurt. Anakin walks out and goes after Ahsoka]
Ahsoka, wait! Ahsoka, I need to talk to you. [Catches up to Ahsoka, who stops and turns to Anakin. Anakin sighs] Why are you doing this?
The Council didn't trust me, so how can I trust myself?
What about me? I believed in you. I stood by you.
I know you believe in me, Anakin, and I'm grateful for that. But this isn't about you. I can't stay here any longer, not now.
The Jedi Order is your life. You can't just throw it away like this! Ahsoka, you are making a mistake.
Maybe, but I have to sort this out on my own, without the Council and without you.
I understand. More than you realize, I understand wanting to walk away from the Order.
I know. [She turns and Anakin watches her until she disappears down the steps of the Jedi Temple]
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