for a little context, this takes place timeline wise at the same time as the temple bombing. so Ahsoka was never framed for the bombing in this timeline. why? because she was never there, she was on this random planet, which will remain unnamed. not because spoilers, but because I can't think of a name for it
Ahsoka POV
FUCK! HOW COULD THEY JUST ABANDON US!? words cannot describe how pissed off I am
Rex: those traitors!
Devil: now hold on Rex, maybe they didn't know we were alive
Rex: they still shouldn't have left us for dead!
as Devil and Rex continue arguing, I turn to Fiend, who was frozen in place
Ahsoka: hey..
he snaps his head towards me
Ahsoka: you good?
Fiend: yeah just... trying to stave off a panic attack
Ahsoka: any luck?
Fiend: well looking at your beautiful face is definitely helping
I smirk
Ahsoka: well you're welcome. so what's the plan?
I use the force to drag over the 2 Clones as Fiend explains his plan
Fiend: well, this planet is UNSC, which means there should be some outposts, bases, anything of the like. if we can find an outpost, I can try to access intel to see if any ships are still left. that's our best bet to get off this rock. but that's long term
Rex: and the short term..?
Fiend: we need guns. Ahsoka's lightsabers and my sword are effective against the horde, but if we want to remain uninfected, we need guns
Devil: for now though...
Devil grabs a fire axe
Devil: I think axing them to death will suffice
I pass Rex my shoto saber
Ahsoka: I want that back
Rex: of course, sir. green isn't really my color anyway
Fiend: ok are we all set?
Ahsoka: yep
Rex: yes
Devil: yeah
Fiend: alright, lets go
we make our way back inside the hotel. yep, overrun with more zombie shits. I ignite my lightsaber and begin slicing through them, Rex doing the same with my shoto, Fiend with his sword, and Devil with his axe. I walk around a corner, as a Zombie with a massive arm charges right at me
I feel who I assume is Fiend grab me, lift me up and pull me out of its path as it slams into the wall. Devil then axes it to death
Ahsoka: THAT THING FUCKING CHARGED AT ME!
Fiend: guess we call it a Charger
Fiend gently places me back on the ground, and I kick the Charger's corpse
Ahsoka: stupid bitch
I then hear an explosion. I grab my montrals in pain, fuck that shit was loud
Fiend: not only was it loud, it's blocked our path with fire
I turn to Fiend
Ahsoka: hey, could you not read my mind?
Fiend: no promises
I shake my head and walk into a room to try and bypass the fire, everyone else following suit. I grab a Molotov
Ahsoka: this could be useful
I turn to Fiend
Ahsoka: so where now?
he kicks the glass window and walks out onto the ledge
Ahsoka: oh.....
Rex and Devil follow. I slowly make my way out. oh fuck... fuck... this is- this is high.... way too high... too high... am I hyperventilating? I'm hyperventilating... fuck..
Fiend: Ahsoka!
I look up, Fiend is back out on the ledge
Fiend: come on!
Ahsoka: I- I- I- I- I- I- c-c-c-c-c-c-cant!
Fiend: yes you can!
Ahsoka: NO I CAN'T IT'S TOO HIGH
he walks over and picks me up. I'm quick to wrap all of my limbs around his massive body, I would fall if I didn't. he walks back into the hotel, and I'm shaking. I think. am I?
Fiend: AHSOKA SNAP OUT OF IT!
Fiend slaps me across the face. I shake my head and take in my surroundings. bedroom, ok, good. Rex is by the door. Devil checking wardrobes for supplies. Fiend standing over me. ok Ahsoka, ok. deep breath in. deep breath out
Ahsoka: ok.. ok I- I'm good now
Fiend: good. good
he gives my Lekku a quick pet before getting up
Fiend: we need to move, before the entire building collapses upon us
I get up and follow the armored soldiers to a staircase. I go to walk inside it, when something snares around Devil
Devil: AH WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!
I turn around and see a skinny looking Zombie, which the thing was attached to. from where the thing was attached to, it looked to be a.... tongue!?
I was quick to cut the tongue that held Devil. then I charged at the Zombie and cut it in half, making it explode in a cloud of smoke. I walk out of the smoke cloud and fall on my knees, coughing
Ahsoka: ugh... ah... fucking... Smoking bitch....
Rex: well Chief, what're you callin' that one?
Fiend: Smoker. duh
Devil: thanks for the save, Commander
I get up and catch my breath
Ahsoka: you're welcome... Devil..
we finally make our way downstairs, and into another hallway. cutting down Infected we come to an elevator
Ahsoka: normally you wouldn't take an elevator during a fire
Fiend: well it's either that, or jump
I quickly press the button and the elevator opens. we walk inside of it and make our way down
Fiend: ok what did we manage to grab
Ahsoka: I got a Molotov
Rex: found a medkit, and some pills. if one of us does get scratched, we can attempt to patch ourselves up and kill the infection before it spreads
Ahsoka: is that possible?
Fiend: if done quickly, yeah
Devil: I got some grenades and some shots of adrenaline
Fiend: I also got some pills. we should be right. all we need now are guns
the elevator comes to a stop, but the door doesn't open. I press the open button, but nothing
Ahsoka: it's jammed
Fiend: stand back
Fiend walks up to the door and pry's it open. great, the entire building is on fire. Devil is quick to grab the Submachine Gun on the floor and begin shooting up the Zombies. I grab another one nearby and also shoot the Infected. the 4 of us move forward. Fiend walks out of a nearby room after entering and throws Rex a Shotgun, keeping one for himself. we walk into a kitchen, jump over the table, and rush through the hotel lobby. jeez these Zombies bleed more than a baby Akul
Fiend: look! a safe room!
we run to the safe room, Rex almost getting caught by another Charger. a Smoker ensnared me with it's tongue, but I cut it before it could drag me away. once inside, Fiend closes the door, with Rex and Devil blocking it soon after
Ahsoka: ok... good... we're safe...
Fiend: for now.... let's rest up before we continue on
Rex and Devil sit down in a few chairs, while Fiend sits against the receptionist desk. I use the force to grab my lightsaber back from Rex, and I sit in Fiend's lap. good thing Rex and Devil were the ones we got stuck with, this way we don't have to hide our relationship. that, and they are some of the most skilled soldiers the Republic have to offer. I look up at Fiend, and speak to him through our bond. I didn't want Rex or Devil to hear this
Ahsoka: hey
Fiend: yeah?
Ahsoka: we... we got this... right?
Fiend: yeah... we do, why do you ask?
Ahsoka: I don't know... I... I guess, part of me is just... scared..
Fiend: I feel ya. first time I encountered the Flood I was terrified. of course this situation isn't anywhere near as bad as that, but that doesn't make it good. besides, we got the best soldier's the Republic has to offer
I smile
Ahsoka: thanks... for the reassurance
Fiend: just doing my job
I close my eyes and begin to rest. we had come a long way, and had a long way to go. you could say that we were in the Dead Center of our journey.....