Jedi Knight Anakin
Skywalker and his Padawan Ahsoka Tano have been sent to
the planet Taronda by the Jedi Council to secure raw
materials for the Republic that are mined on Taronda.
However, the Separatists also wish to secure the same
raw materials for themselves. Soon, the Jedi's small
force comes under a determined assault by the droid
army.
It is during a strategic withdrawal that the two Jedi
become separated when Ahsoka falls through a mineshaft
crevice. Though desperate to find his Padawan, Anakin is
reminded by Captain Rex that not only is his Padawan
more than capable of looking after herself and as such
he should have faith in her abilities, but they also
face a greater problem as droid reinforcements arrive
under the command of Asajj Ventress! Just as the droids
attack, the Republic forces along with the native miners
are able to raise a defensive shield to protect
themselves.
While Rex signals for reinforcements, Ventress teases
Anakin by claiming that she can sense Ahsoka's pain
through the force and has dispatched some spider droids
to retrieve her. At the bottom of the crevice, Ahsoka is
indeed in pain as she has sprained her ankle during her
fall. Utilising the force and the lessons Anakin has
taught her, she is able to overcome her own pain and
destroy the spider droids.
Meanwhile, Anakin and Asajj continue their battle of
wills and force powers as Ventress attempts to
deactivate the shield using the force. However, Ventress
is distracted by news that Republic reinforcements have
arrived and orders an immediate retreat by her droid
forces. Ahsoka climbs out of the crevice and although
initially expecting words of support and concern from
Anakin, she is even more pleased to hear that her
teacher had complete faith in her ability to survive the
ordeal she faced. |