#convor crew au

[astriiformes]

For reasons, I am once again thinking about the ideal TOH Star Wars AU that I might not ever write but lives in my head and haunts me regularly

Can't decide if I would age some of the kids up by a couple years or just continue in the grand Star Wars tradition of harm and too much responsibility to literal children but Luz is a young Force-sensitive human maybe more around 16-18 (still not THAT old) living on a backwater planet who convinces Eda to take her on as an apprentice

Eda is an ex-Jedi who has been on the run since Order 66, now working as a smuggler. I think people are cowards about never interpreting anyone as aliens in Star Wars AUs and think she's a good candidate but haven't narrowed down exactly the species, although the whole Togruta-are-obligate-carnivores thing make them a tempting choice. The Empire has probably been around a little longer than in SW canon to make things line up right and I think she was an older teen during the Clone Wars, and also Bump's padawan before everything fell apart.

King is a small alien of indeterminate species that she found in a mysterious older-than-the-Jedi temple while mucking around the galaxy. Not sure exactly what his deal is but some kind of weird Mortis/the Ones/Force nonsense long since forgotten about by modern Force users feels about right.

Lilith is also a former Jedi (I know by canon Jedi rules they probably wouldn't have had two siblings training at the same time, but also, I can poke at Star Wars canon too), now Head of the Inquisitorius dead-set on tracking her sister down and recruiting her as another Inquisitor. Was probably Belos' padawan and got roped into his own fall to the Dark Side as a result.

Gus is a young (human?) Force-sensitive rebel, as is Willow (although I think she is a green twi'lek); I have not decided exactly how they are affiliated with the Rebellion since they are both YOUNG (although again, maybe more in the 16-18 range, Gus is still the youngest of the kids for sure) but I think having their parents involved might make sense, especially if it's in part an attempt to keep their kids safe from the Purges/Inquisitors. Doing something with the Emerald Entrails as an X-Wing squadron is also very tempting (Emerald Squadron, with Willow as Emerald Leader??)

Raine is in a sort of Bail Organa double agent senator/Rebellion leader style position and YES this means that they and Eda were basically doing a whole "what if Padmé and Anakin were just a tiny bit smarter, but not by much" illicit senator/Jedi romance when they were younger, so I think it would be funny if they were from Naboo. They definitely think Eda died in Order 66 and Eda definitely thinks they, as a member of the Imperial Senate, have bought into the whole "the Jedi were bad, actually" thing which is why the two haven't spoken in decades. Darius and Eberwolf might be Senate colleagues? (Maybe a Fulcrum agent kind of situation?)

Not sure what is going on with the Blights. I think maybe Alador is an Imperial scientist and Amity might end up involved via a not-quite-Rogue-One, but a little inspired by it heist situation just to get her in contact with the rebels. Her parents have worked very hard to keep her Force sensitivity on the down-low. Also I think it's funny that in canon Pantorans can have the same gold eyes/lavender hair look Amity does (just, you know, blue) so while it doesn't work for the whole family I think Alador being a Pantoran and Amity taking more after him than her mother works amusingly well.

Hunter is Belos' Mara Jade-style Emperor's Hand (obviously) but ALSO a clone (obviously) who probably has an Order 66-style chip implanted in him somewhere for maximum angst potential, because this is Hunter and also Star Wars. He was definitely a pet project independent of the clone troopers, probably an attempt to do something weird with the Force to create a perfect Jedi killer. I'm honestly not sure if he's Force-sensitive or not, it could really go either way. Also I would be broadly interpreting all palismen as droids, but Flapjack in particular has to be an old, beat-up little guy he found on a mission and has been tinkering with against his better judgement since.

Belos is probably creating some Force-draining superweapon; a Star Wars AU is interesting for him because making him a Sith makes him one of the weird "magic" folks himself, but obviously the Jedi purges are still a good equivalent to his whole deal in canon. He and his brother were both Jedi and Caleb almost definitely tried to stop his fall to the dark side in a very Mustafar-but-if-Anakin-won situation, just because I think the parallel there is tasty.

[no-human-has-legs-that-skinny]

@seethestarsalittlecloser

fic (outsider POV probably) where the Ghost crew (+ Ahsoka)((everyone lives/no one dies post-canon au maybe?)) is like canon but slightly to the left. they look like normal people, and for all intents and purposes, they are, but occasionally, Ezra will start walking or running, seemingly only because he saw... a cat?? and it’s actually really helpful but uhh that's a fucking cat.

Or any of the crew will walk up to these frankly fucking huge wolves like it’s no big deal and follow them or climb on it’s back 

And it’s not so clear with Ahsoka but she’s always followed by this strange colored convor (other convors in canon tend to be cream/brown, not green), and when she sees it, she stops; prepares; new plan, lives saved. 

Outsiders, even close non-ghost friends, pause when they see the wolves watching, but Kanan says, “they’re warning us. We’re in trouble.” Outsiders stop when they get lost, but Ezra says, “When in doubt, follow the white loth-cat.” Outsiders give up when there’s no way out, but Ahsoka says, “Morai will show the way.”

[aceofstars16]

“I’ll Always Come Back”

In a perfect world where Ezra ends up saving Kanan, because I need happiness in my life. I wrote this pretty quickly, and I didn’t get to rewatch the episode to get all of the lines/scenes word for word, but I figured that would be okay since it is technically an AU?

Based on the idea I had earlier where Ezra sees Kanan first and saves him before finding Ahsoka. I guess this is kind of my way of coping *flops*

Hope y’all enjoy it!

Ezra didn’t know where he was, though there was something kind of familiar about it. Taking a step forward, he listened to all the voices around him, some sounded familiar, but others he had never heard before. They were whispers, echoes. It was overwhelming and confusing, but also intriguing. As he walked, Ezra spotted different circles, though they were just as empty as the floor he was walking on.

And then he heard it, and felt it. Turning quickly, he spotted a doorway and it was almost as if it was calling to him. He could hear fire, screams, he could feel the tension. Then the doorway opened and there was Kanan, holding the fire back.

“Kana-” Ezra whispered quietly, his voice catching in this throat.

The fire was spreading.

Kanan pushed the ship away.

Ezra lunged forward purely out of instinct, as if reaching out he could save his master. He grabbed for Kanan and pulled him back, wishing he could change fate. And then it all went black.

A hoot sounded and Ezra groaned. He opened his eyes, not sure what to expect. He was still there, in the world between worlds. The doorway he had been watching was empty now. A cough echoed through the air and Ezra’s head spun towards the sound.

Kanan. He was there, covered in smoke and coughing, but he was there. He was right in front of Ezra, and he wasa alive.

“Kanan!” Ezra jumped forward, flinging his arms around Kanan as tears filled his eyes.

“Ezra?” Kanan’s voice was scratchy, his tone was confused, but he held Ezra tight. “It’s okay, Ezra. It’s okay.”

More tears spilled from Ezra’s eyes, but unlike a few hours ago, they were tears of joy, of relief. Kanan was back.

Hoot!

Ezra didn’t know how long he had been sitting there with Kanan, reveling in the fact that his mentor, his surrogate father was back, but at the sound he looked up.

“Hey, I know you.”

“You do?” Kanan asked, turning his head towards the convor, even though his eyes were clouded once again it seemed he could sense the bird.

“Yeah, it always showed up when Ahsoka was around…”

When Ezra said Ahsoka’s name, the bird hooted again then flew off. Ezra glanced at Kanan and at his nod they followed it to another doorway, Ezra assisting Kanan as they did so. Stopping the blast had taken a lot out of Kanan, but at least he was here.  

It was black for a moment, then it turned red before unveiling a scene Ezra had seen before, but from the other side.

“Ahsoka! It’s Ahsoka, when she was fighting Vader. Kanan maybe I can…” As he spoke, Ezra walked up to the doorway, remembering how easily he had saved Kanan, how easy it would be to save her too.

“Ezra wait, we don’t know what that could-”

Before Kanan had finished, Ezra had already reached out for Ahsoka and pulled her back. There was a blast of Force. Then it was quiet.

Ezra shook his head, trying to clear the haze of his mind. And as his gaze focused, he saw her.

“Ahsoka!”

At his voice, Ahsoka shook her head and looked around. “Ezra?” Her gaze swept to Kanan. “Kanan? What…what happened? Where are we?”

There was a hoot and she quickly looked up. “Moirai?”

“Who?”

“This is Moirai,” she said as the bird flew onto her arm. “She saved my life many years ago. And now it seems I owe you the same debt, Ezra.”

“Let’s just hope that decision doesn’t cost us later.”

At Kanan’s voice, Ezra felt a twinge of worry, but it wasn’t going to dwell on that. He couldn’t save his parents, so if he had to chance to save any of his new family, he would. And he had.

“I don’t regret it,” Ezra said, then looked around. “Now what?”

A laugh echoed through the air and without a word, they all raced towards the sound, though they were slowed by Kanan’s condition. But when they saw him, they froze. The Emperor.

“Ezra Bridger. Ahsoka Tano. And…Kanan Jarrus? All mine, at last.”

Before any of them could respond, the emperor laughed again and sent blue fire at them. Ahsoka quickly jumped forward, blocking it, but she started shaking as she did so.

“I can’t hold it!”

Ezra quickly aided her, focusing on stopping the fire, the power. And then it diminished.

“We need to go, now!” Kanan said.

“The gateway is over there!” Ezra pointed to where he had first arrived.

“Go!”

“But Kanan!”

“I’ll see you again.” He glanced at Ahsoka and an understanding passed between them.

“Go, Ezra!”

Another laugh, more fire. And they all ran. After a moment, Kanan split off, then Ahsoka.

“Kanan!”

“Keep going Ezra!”

Fear of losing his master again threatened to overcome him, but Ezra forced himself to keep going, keep running. It would all be okay, he had to believe that.

Then he was out of the gateway and he heard the rest of the crew - his family.

“We have to go!”

“No. Sabine, how do I close it?” Ezra asked, knowing he couldn’t let the Emperor win. He couldn’t gain control of the gateway, if he did there was no telling what would happen. But none of it would be good.

“The son.”

Ezra nodded and raced to the portrait. Zeb lifted him up and taking a deep breath, Ezra closed his eyes and focused, drawing on the dark side of the Force. It was cold, draining, terrifying, but it wasn’t overwhelming. Ezra knew where he stood, he knew what he needed to do. Even still, it was taxing.

His legs gave out and the world became fuzzy. He was dimly away of yelling, of being carried by someone. Crashing and screaming sounded around, but Ezra was worn out and his body was too tired. Soon darkness overcame him.

When he woke up, it was light. Blinking his eyes, he sat up, aware of the aching in his muscles. He saw Sabine and Zeb sitting in the drill they had used to escape.

“Where’s Hera?” He asked, glancing around to see if he had missed her, but she wasn’t in the machine.

“You need to see for yourself.” Sabine said, motioning to the door. “But be prepared it’s…something…”

Tilting his head, Ezra carefully stood up and made his way outside. And he was met with...nothing? It was flat. No sign of the temple anywhere.

“Where…?”

“It’s gone.” Hera was looking at the sight, and she turned to face Ezra, a pained smile on her face as she placed a hand on Ezra’s shoulder. “At least the Empire can’t get to it now.”

Ezra returned the smile, then watched as Hera walked back to the drill. Then he heard it. A howl. He spun around as a familiar reassurance touched his soul.

There was the white loth wolf, looking at him from the rising sun. And then another figure appeared next to it.

Kanan.

Joy and relief washed over Ezra and he sprinted forward.

“Kanan!”

Just like before, Ezra flung himself at Kanan, only this time there were no tears, only happiness. “You made it.”

Kanan’s arms wrapped tightly around Ezra. “I told you, Ezra, I’ll always come back.”

[multi-muse-transect]

Bad Moon Rising.

AU: Agent Mira’s mission was simple, put down the uprising. But she got what she bargained for as her training may have taught her everything but it didn’t prepare her for her greatest enemy-Her family. Prequel to A Mother’s Sacrifice and A Father’s Sacrifice.

TW: Suicide attempt.

A camera activates revealing Mira on screen. On the bottom right of the screen reads agent Mira, agent code: 1337420, on the top right is the date and next to it is Rey in a small screen. Her location is at Lothal after Mira told her to run away and as always, still a scavenger who sells old defunct Imperial items in the market and she is making a living out of it. Got herself a house too. Mira is wearing a black under suit as she smiles at Rey in the camera.

“Hey baby! So how’s Lothal?” Mira asks in excitement knowing Rey heeded her advice in leaving Jakku since she feared the Resistance would take her. She has privileges yes but the notion of a trooper having a relationship within the First Order is trouble brewing so she mustered a lot of money and donations from friends in other outposts, put an end to Unkar Plutts via blaster shot then replaced him with constable Zuvio’s cousin, Drego who is a much more fair junk boss and then finding a shuttle leaving Jakku before giving Rey the money she needed to get out. 

“Well like you said and I fell for it, it’s amazing so far! The people here are so nice and the opportunities here are endless! Thank you....” Rey thanked with a smile. Mira smiles in response knowing her girlfriend is happy even though they are far apart from each other. She swears one day to leave the First Order and go to Lothal.

“Yeah, courtesy of me.” Mira replied.

“So how’s Rescue and Intelligence division?” Rey asks her knowing that Mira always wanted to be in that part of the First Order. 

“Helping others, rescuing the innocents, keeping order and the peace. Being an all around hero to others and defending the innocents too.” Mira bragged. Rey chuckles.

“Wow, you’re still a dork.” Rey observed. 

“Oh you’re a much more bigger one than me.” Mira countered. Rey shakes her head while smirking. She is about to open her mouth but the door behind her begins to open. 

“Oh, it must be the neighbors! I’m so supposed to be attending a party! See you soon!” Rey said.

“You too then.” Mira replied before Rey signs off.

A pair of hands reaches towards the computer as it becomes apparent that it’s Mira again. She activates the call.....No answer. Mira decides to leave a message so she puts it on as the camera reveals her face. She is breathing heavily as shots and explosions are heard.

“Rey.....Rey listen to me. I know its late but this might be the last time you’ll see me.....This rebel cell has invaded our home base of the division. We’re under attack and they’ve started an uprising with the help of some kind rebel cell from Lothal known as the spectres, they are highly trained and dangerous....There’s a high chance they’ll find out about you. About us. Thrawn says they know me. If you get this message....Stay away! Forget you ever knew me....I love you. Have a good life.” She shuts off the computer as the lights flicker to reveal herself in her typical super commando-like armor while she puts on her helmet then picking up her rifle and holstering her dark saber on her belt. She heads outside of her room as numerous agents are running left and right. Her coms go off.

“Mira, it’s Kallus! We’re in the pad! Get there ASAP!” Her team leader ordered her. Mira nods then runs off. She hears a sudden ship sound causing her to turn to the window to see an A-wing make a run and start firing but the shields deflect his shots while a TIE fighter chases it. From what she can tell, its one of Phoenix Squadron. She continues to run then into the ship pad where numerous Rescue and Intelligence agents are are entering there individual ships which are Imperial stealth gunships that resemble the ones from the Clone Wars except much more advanced. This one is colored olive and green which belongs to her team, fireteam sprectre. Zuke is busy adjusting the barrel of his blastmill rifle, it clicks while he turns the barrel. Blackjack spins the inquisitor lightsaber while its deactivated with Convor aka Lena Tua is checking her pistols before holstering them. Kallus arrives as the team get inside the gunship with Convor manning it. 

“Everyone in?” Kallus asks.

“YES SIR!” They replied in unison. Kallus turns to the pilot which is Tua and nods. The gunship begins to rise before flying straight into the city. Intel is sketchy but there are reports of rioting and multiple buildings attacked. Mira looks at the city as fire is present. The city was a place of peace and a shining example of what the First Order can do...Not anymore at least. It saddens the team and the agents. To relieve some tension, Convor puts on the radio as it plays Bad Moon Rising by Credence Sweetwater Revival. Mira rolls her eyes and turns to her.

“Oh way to sum up our situation.” Mira sarcastically sighed knowing of her habit of turning on some music to calm everyone calm down. The gunship flies into the city as riots are now visible. Most of them are supported by the Partisans who have been fighting the Rescue and Intelligence division alongside the First Order. Riot troopers are trying there best to fight them off but there are Partisans gunning them down in the process. Partisans spot the gunships causing them to open fire at them but Convor guns them all down before the swarm of gunships that were with them return to formation. They hover over the buildings in the financial district. The door slides open as Mira, Blackjack, Zuke, and Kallus hook up the rappelling gear on the ship before grabbing on and sliding down on the roof. 

An agent wearing white stormtrooper armor with red stripes on him alongside a red paldron and having dual blaster pistols holstered on his hips crouches in front of the door while aiming his blaster rifle at it. He is agent Fordo, a former stromtrooper like every agent. He specializes in recon alongside the rest of his team led by agent Ophelia Saxon who is another Mandolorian and wears armor similar to Mira except red and also has a bandoleer slashed on her chest.

“Fordo! What’s the sitrep?” Mira asks before Fordo gets up then turns to him while the rest of his team flies towards them and lands. Ophelia breaches the door first. 

“What are we even here for?” Zuke asks too. 

“We’re here to find the spectres aka the crew of the Ghost. As you all heard, they are a small band of rebels in the early years of the Rebellion and caused problems. They still continue to cause them for us. Be wary-Apparently Ophelia’s dad fought them once and paid the price-They consist of the head of clan Wren, Sabine, Jedi master Ezra Bridger and Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, Lasat Honor guard Garazeb Orrellios, and droid Chopper.”  Fordo explained. 

“And why the most dangerous group from the Rebellion is here?” Kallus asks him. 

“They do runs for the Resistance now and supporting the Partisans who are led by Mala Karn, the media dub him as the new Saw Gerrera. Intel reports state that Mala had some help from the crew to organize this uprising.” The agent continued. 

“So if we find the crew then they could be the key to finding Karn. Can’t wait to kill that child killing bastard.” Kallus growled. Fordo nodded in agreement before signaling them to come. Ophelia leads them downstairs while Mira walks ahead since she’s the team’s tracker and point-woman. 

“Long time no see Ophie.” Mira greeted as Ophelia nods.

“And you too Mira, it’s almost yesterday I saw you become an agent after graduation.” Ophelia replied. She is known to be Gar Saxon’s daughter who fled with her mother in the battle of Jakku and joined up with the First Order. 

“Also don’t call me Ophie please.” She continued. They arrive at the door as Mira and Ophelia lean against the walls. Mira signals an agent to kick the door down The agent runs up to the door then kicks it down. Suddenly, a hail of blaster fire almost hits him but Mira pushes him out of the way The team heads in with Zuke blasting his weapon while suppressing fire. They all take cover while returning fire.

Ezra, Mala, Sabine, Kanan, and Zeb watch the camera footage as the Partisans suppress the agents. It was only a matter time before they arrived. Ezra has heard of this sect of the First Order, they deal in rescue operations and spec-ops level missions. The best of the best. They also come by another name, First Order Special Tactics and Rescue Squad aka STARS which was ironic since it sounds like the team from Sabine’s favorite video game, Resident Rakghoul. They are a force to be reckoned with due to there unpredictable nature and diverse tactics. The best of the best. 

“I should’ve known they would’ve come here. It would have been only a matter of time.” Mala said then turns to his men.

“We are clearing house! Lets move out before they arrive.” He ordered. Kanan places his hand on his shoulder causing the leader to turn around. 

“You know what we came here for Mala.” Kanan stated. The man sighs before handing Kanan something. 

“This is all the intel on the stormtroopers. Mira could be among the millions if not billions of them. Good luck on your daughter Ezra.” Mala nodded. 

“This is going to be the last time we work with you.” Ezra replied in bitterness. 

“Ezra, what I do is for the greater good and you should know that. Every recruit I kill, halts the expansion of the First Order.” Mala defended. 

“You could’ve killed our daughter.” Sabine growled before helping the men with the stuff. Mala shakes his head before deleting all data then going on the radio to his men.

The Partisans are raining hell upon the agents as they move in closer. Mira crawls then pulls out her dark saber to cut ones leg causing him to fall on the ground easily right before she decapitates him. She continues to crawl while avoiding the shots with the Partisans not noticing her. Mira hides behind a cubicle while readying her rifle. She fires out of cover and hits a Partisan in the face. There coms go off. 

“We’re clearing house.” Mala stated as a Partisan nods. He signals his men to move out as they continue to fire and walk away. The Partisan notices Mira behind cover causing him to pull out a detonator. Mira’s eyes widen so she vaults over the cover. Under the floor are remote bombs set to hinder there paths. The bombs explode causing the floor to collapse as Mira runs towards them while pulling out her dark saber and slicing an incoming Partisan as the floor collapses. The Partisans run away from Mira into a hall as Mira runs towards them before the door slides shut leaving Mira alone before the rest of the agents could arrive. 

“Shit....” Mira cursed before readying her rifle again and walking very slowly to look at her surroundings at the same time. Suddenly, Sabine comes out from a corridor and slams Mira against the wall. She grabs onto her while Mira soon throws her on the ground before activating her dark saber. 

“Sabine Wren! You’re coming with me.....” She growled. 

“Hey that’’s mine! The dark saber!” Sabine observed while getting up and remembering the fight she had with Phasma prior. How Phasma stole the dark saber from her. 

“Phasma gave it to me as a gift! A well earned one!” Mira charges and swings the dark saber at Sabine who dodges to the left. She swings it at her at the right before Sabine dodges again then using her legs to lift herself against the wall and kicking Mira in the face. Mira swings the weapon again but Sabine ducks and kicks Mira right in the stomach against a door. She activates the door switch which opens it before Sabine fires a sonic blaster at her. The door slides open as Mira is launched by the sonic blast and lands against the glass which begins to crack. Sabine activates her lasso and launches one at Mira who gets out of the way. She then launches the lasso again which entangles Mira’s arm. Mira pulls at Sabine forcefully right before punching her in the face. Sabine knees Mira in the stomach which breaks a rib but Mira quickly grabs her and slams her against the desk of the office room then using the magna cuffs to restrain her. Mira yelps in pain while covering her stomach and hanging her head. She aims her blaster Sabine....Her helmet falls off. 

Sabine’s jaw drops upon seeing her own daughter. She attacked her own baby girl....Mira looks at her with bitter eyes of hatred. 

“Mira....?” Sabine teared up as Mira looks in confusion.

“How....How do you know my name?” Mira asks her.

“Mira....Mira it’s me. Your mother! You don’t recognize me?” She replied. Mira could see the resemblance and has an expression the eyes of one who has been awoken to the truth. Mira picks up her helmet then puts it on. She gulps then limps against wall. 

“Mira please....Please listen to me! I know you don’t know us but-” Mira turns around to Sabine in sad eyes before closing the door. She goes over to pick up her rifle on the ground as she continues to limp. Mira drops on the ground on her knees in emotional and physical agony....Her helmet falls on the ground. A range of emotions are going through her. She’s having a break down. The helmet rolls over to Ezra’s foot who looks in shock after sensing the fight. 

“My face....Give me back by face.....” Mira pleaded to Ezra trying to cling to her loyalty to the First Order. Ezra walks towards her before she gets up then crawls back to where Sabine is...

“Don’t make me do this! JUST GIVE ME BACK MY FACE!” She warned before pulling out her dark saber.

“Mira....I know this is too much to take in. But listen to me....You’re Mira Wren Bridger. My daughter. I know you’re loyal to the First Order and all but you have to listen to us....” The door slides open as Mira walks away from Ezra. She leans against the glass window as it is cracked. She would rather die than join the traitors that are her parents. Ezra stops knowing Mira is thinking causing him to put down his lightsaber. Mira pulls out her blaster pistol and aims it underneath her chin as she quivers at the sight of the Jedi.

“Drop....Drop the gun Mira. We’re all here to help you. Just come with us....” Ezra begged. 

“I....No...Just stay where you are!” Mira yelled with tears visible in her eyes.

“We’ve went all the way here to find you Mira! We’re sorry that we left you with Ketsu! Just please!” Sabine pleaded. Mira is close to pulling the trigger....But she doesn’t. Her hand turns numb as she drops the gun. Ezra walks over to Sabine so he can free her but the agents finally arrive via floor and begin shooting at them as Ezra quickly does it and destroys the cuffs with the two running away. Ezra pauses then turns to Mira who shakes her head at him before he sighs in sadness then runs away. The agents check on Mira as she gets up.

Mira sits on her crutches after the uprising. Her ribs will heal which is good to hear...Although she is still haunted by the reunion she had with her true family. The uprising failed as always and ordered has been restored. She goes on her computer to call Rey.....She isn’t answering. Mira places her face against her desk while sobbing....

Rey sits in front of Ezra and Sabine. She was taken in by Ryder Azadi after doing her shift.

“....We need to talk.”

[astriiformes]

Still thinking about my TOH Star Wars AU (this may be the tune for a while, folks) after the other night

I think Lilith and Eda were chosen as padawans at around the same time, which was the real beginning of Lilith's insecurity over being compared to her little sister. That, and Philip/Belos definitely took her on as a padawan in part because of Eda being a powerful rising star in the Jedi Order -- he recognized Lilith was the one who would be more susceptible to his manipulations, but that training Eda's sister would be one way to keep tabs on her and maybe even turn her to his side, too, if the circumstances were right.

Both of them were classic Clone Wars battlefield padawans (they probably would have had a year or two of peace before it broke out, but it still dominated their training) and way too young to be in the thick of things (I think Lilith was maybe 15 when the Clone Wars started and Eda was 13 -- making them 18 and 16 by the time everything fell apart). They still saw a fair bit of each other in that time, but by the end of the war Lilith's resentment had festered a lot because she'd learned Eda was about to be knighted -- before her.

Eda met Raine when they were both 14. She and Bump were assigned a mission to rescue a political delegation from Naboo that had been captured and taken hostage by the Seperatists, and Eda was definitely expecting them to be a pretty boring group (and most of them were), but Raine blew her away by being extremely pragmatic -- and stubborn about not needing any special protecting during the rescue. They stayed in touch over the course of the war and saw a fair bit of each other in Coruscant when Raine rose to the position of aide to the acting Naboo senator. (Also, Bump absolutely knew there was something decidedly not allowed going on between them, although the primary thing that came out of that was a lot of weary sighs.)

Eda and Bump survived Order 66 largely due to the fact that, due to his visual impairment, Bump uses the Force to "see" his surroundings -- which allowed him to notice something decidedly not-right about the way they were being advanced on from behind by their clone troopers. I think he did something fairly self-sacrificial to get Eda out of the way (which lead to their being separated, even though they both lived). She absolutely believes he died and has been beating herself up over it for years. Bump -- who is with the Rebellion by the time the story starts (and responsible for the basic training Gus and Willow have) -- isn't sure what happened to Eda and occasionally hears rumors that make him wonder if she made it but has decided not to let himself get his hopes up.

[astriiformes]

In SW canon, Council Members Adi Gallia and Stass Allie are cousins and Jedi Knights Tiplar and Tiplee are twin sisters, so I'd say we've got decent evidence that the Jedi take no issue with training relatives if they're in the Order at the same time! So Eda and Lilith both being Jedi makes perfect sense even without needing to poke Star Wars canon!

(Sorry for the late reply, my brain has been in a galaxy far, far away lately...)

Oh very fun fact! I think I knew about Adi Gallia and Stass Allie and had forgotten that little bit of trivia, but I'm glad there's a couple of examples

Frankly, I was entirely up for suggesting the Jedi Order in the TOH AU were a bit more lax about the attachments thing in general -- in canon it very clearly exists to be a problem for Anakin Specifically, and with Lilith as the character in the position closest to his, all the motivations that push her towards the Dark Side would be very different regardless. They are uh. Wildly different people (Insert joke about the whole canonically aro/ace thing STILL not solving the problem for her, whoops. Turns out aspec people just have DIFFERENT insecurities!)

But also, at least some version of the rule still needs to be in place just because I think Eda and Raine having an illicit Jedi/Senator thing going on as teens is funny (and compelling, but also, you know, funny), so it's nice to know it still doesn't clash too much with the one in place in the original canon.