Rise Above This

Summary: Little did everyone know, little Anakin Skywalker had a friend. A friend that alters the destiny of everyone. A lot of things may change; all but one thing. Will Anakin still go to the dark side? Will he still turn into Darth Vader? Why am I asking YOU this? OC Eventual AnakinxOC Slight AU

Rating: T ( There's a time skip in the story after a couple of chapters. )

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NEW A/N: The previous owner of this story has abandoned her life as an author on FF. I'm going to be taking over, so any mistakes here are not mine. If you don't find any mistakes, then that means I fixed them or you don't have a good eye for bad grammar...But I'm incredibly lazy so you might find a lot of things that I won't want to fix. :P Check pass chapter 3 for better chapters. If there is a chapter four, yet.

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A/N: This is a story I had in my head for quite a while. I hope you all like it. I know I do....Ahem. (clears throat) The title of the story is from a song by Seether. Did you recognize it?:3

Anakin: No, not really.

Me: How'd you get here?

Anakin: Well I am in the story.

Me: Ah, whatever. You're too cute to ignore anyways.

Anakin: :3 Thanks.

Me: -_-' You're welcome....I guess ( holds older Anakin plushie. ) Can you say the disclaimer, please?

Anakin: Sure. Sya does not own Star Wars! But I know that she wishes to own me.

Me: ( blushes ) No! I want the older version. Even if you are cute. But! why did you call me Sya?

Anakin: 'Cause that's your alter ego right?

Me: ....Yeah.

Anakin: Well, there you go.

Me: Aw, whatever. Now to the readers! go read, please.

CHAPTER 1: I'll Get you back!

The Cold Season - second full moon,

Syakichi Aya, born yesterday before the full moon, is my first daughter and my only child. I know it is sad that she has no father though, seeing as how I was raped by my Master and wouldn't care for her. I don't think I can bare to tell her what happened to me, because for such a very young state, I can tell she is very smart. Especially since she spoke her first word only five minutes after her birth! I remember it as if it was yesterday. I know you understand what I mean. I hate my short memory. Sometimes I forget things so easily that it will take days to remember. I sure do hope that I never forget that I have a child, for it would be disastrous. I am a slave and the only thing that keeps my sane is the small hole of light in the corner, my book - which is you - and my little baby girl. Master is highly disappointed that I birthed a girl, but since I have more of a chance of not having kids, he kept her so he can have more laborers when the time came.

I need to get my girl out of here when she is old enough to. Master is too dumb as to know that the other slaves and I have been planning her escape. In two years time, she will move in with another slave home. It is not much better, but she will live with two other residents. Plus, the living conditions and the food will be far more superior. Even with all the information, I'm excited she will live with Shmi and her son. Even more happy to know that Sya and little Ani are only a year apart.

Oh dear, Master is making his hourly checks. I better put you away. Remember, he doesn't know about you so stay quiet. What am I writing? Of course you can stay quiet, you are only a thing. But I fear for Sya. She's much louder and will wake up Master. I hope she will not put him in a rage. Oh dear...

Keja Aya

Syakichi put away her mother's special possession under her uncomfortable pillow and patted it down, as if she was putting a spell over it. She was trying to read the book by only one entry a day, but the book had been to captivating. She had only gotten it yesterday, but the eight year-old couldn't resist reading her deceased mother's words. However, she was just barely able to stop herself from reading any further. Sya smiled when she reminded herself of the comforting words her mom had put there without realizing it. 'I love this little child so much, even if she is a spawn of my evil Master.' or 'I can tell she is very smart.'

Thinking about the pleasant words she spoke about her was amazing. Even if she had only known her mother for a year, she loved her with all her heart. But there was always enough love for Shmi and Ani. Her smile widened when she thought of her best friend. Even if he and his friends were older and they shunned her, he still let her hang around him. She was happy that he was nice enough to let her into his life. And when it came to the pod races, she helped with whatever he needed. She realized that she was automatically able to tune into mechanics, but she knew that Anakin was still better than her at it. Except when they battled to see who could build a better droid. Anakin had finished first, but only to have miscalculated something in the machine and having it blow up in his face. Sya's didn't work as perfectly as she hoped to because it had many glitches, but she still won the challenge.

She laughed at the fond memory. It had been her favorite. She got up from the rock bed and stepped out of the small room that she lived in. She walked into the living room and looked around searching for the person that she claimed as hers.

Clack. Bzzzzt.

Sya turned towards the noise of the sound, expecting to see a giant jumble of metal and somewhere in it, a small boy. But she saw nothing, but the door. She frowned in frustration and reluctantly walked out, not wanting to go into the heat and dry sand. She wasn't very fond of Tatooine, but it was better than living nowhere. She took a few steps into the desert and almost turned back if she hadn't seen Ani working on something weird. She took a couple more steps closer to where he sat, not wanting to disturb his work. Finally, after a few minutes of tapping a thick piece of metal to try to fix the dent that was placed into it, he looked up and smiled.

"Hi Sya." She smiled back, happy to see that her best friend noticed her.

"Hey Ani. What are you working on?" She came up to Ani and sat right beside him, while trying to get a better look to see if he made pictures of what he was trying to build. Of course, she didn't find anything except some wires and buttons. She looked back up at him, expecting an answer.

"I don't really know. I think I'm going to make a droid." She frowned.

"Why do you always make droids? It's really the only thing you work on." He dropped the smile and pouted.

"You don't like the droids I make?" His wide, blue eyes dropped a shade and Syakichi immediately felt bad.

"Aw, I didn't mean that Ani! You make the best droids ever!" Anakin dropped his head down.

"What about the droid I made you? The one t-that blew up?" Sya grabbed Anakin's shoulders and shook them, as if trying to get him out of a trance.

"That was the best one." Anakin pushed her away, and got up.

"No it wasn't! You hate the droids I make and you hate me!" Sya got up as well and put her hands on her hips, slightly frustrated that a nine year-old boy could have such violent mood swings.

"Anakin! Quit it. I don't hate you." It was silent for a few minutes before Anakin turned his face to her. She sighed when she saw the wide smile on his face. 'He tricked me again.'

"Got you." Sya glared at him and muttered under her breath. He could be such a fool sometimes. Even with the heat blaring onto them, Anakin drew her into a hug, which she accepted and hugged him back. But she had to ruin the moment.

"I am so going to get back at you." Even when she couldn't see his face, she could literally feel the smirk appear onto his features.

"I'd like to see you try." She smiled mischievously. The wicked grin that was plastered on could scare any adult that dared to cross her.

"I'm sorry to tell you, but you won't be able to see it." He pulled away from her, his small - but strong - hands placed on her arms.

"Silly Aya."

"Funny Skywalker."

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"Sya! Can you help me clean the kitchen, please?" Sya ran to her 'Aunt Shmi' as she called her. In fact, they weren't really related, but she has lived with ever she has been a year old.

"Okay!" Sya ran into the small kitchen. It wasn't much and was currently littered with trash and other unidentifiable things. If you stood outside the door you would just see wires, metal, controls, half made droids and strange machines that didn't work anymore. Sya looked at the floor as she passed to go to Shmi. She stood straight and tall - with her hands behind her back - and waited for her orders.

Sya wasn't usually obedient to anyone but Anakin's mom. She knew she was very special to him and she felt the same. Shmi wiped her slightly wet hands on her pale green dress and smiled at the adorable girl in front of her. Shmi had always been fond of Sya's silky blue hair and obsidian eyes.

'She looks so much like her mother...'

Sya was getting impatient with just standing there, but didn't want to be rude, so she spoke as politely as possible.

"Um..Aunt Shmi? What do you want me to do?" Unfortunately, Sya wasn't having a very successful day. Instead of speaking sweetly - as she intended - she spoke with arrogance. She realized her mistake and blushed. She hung her head down in shame. Shmi chuckled at the child's antics and just shook her

head.

"It's alright, dear. I was just admiring you. Your going to be very beautiful when you grow up." She put her finger under Sya's chin to lift her head.

"Now. Don't I have a job to give you?" Sya smiled and nodded her head. Shmi smiled warmly back at her and set her to find some food that she had harvested earlier. Shmi got out her homemade plates and set them around the rough-edged table. She dusted her hands on her clothes and went to Anakin's room, just to check on him. When she reached her destination, her heart swelled up with pride. His room was littered with gadgets, just like the rest of the house, except his room seemed to be the base of it. The only mechanical-free space was his bed that was placed in the corner. Her eyes gazed around the room both marveling the inventions and looking for Anakin. She found him under his desk – a place he liked to think at because if the person who was looking for him didn't look close enough, they wouldn't notice him.

Shmi frowned slightly, expecting his thoughts to be about sad things - like for example, his slave life - but reinforced the grin so Anakin wouldn't see that she was sad. She approached him with a cautious air that only a mother could have. When she reached the desk, she went onto her knees so she was face to face with him. He didn't notice her yet, but she was going to get his attention somehow.

"Anakin?" He looked up from thinking and stared at his mother.

"Yes, Mom?" She sat down, so she was more comfortable.

"What are you thinking about?" He sighed, knowing that his mother was worried. No matter how hard he tried, he always found a way to put strain onto her. Even if that was the case, he didn't really want to talk. Especially about what he was thinking of. Or better yet, who he was thinking about. But he never lied to his mother and always obeyed her orders. The stubborn side of him wanted to take over though, but failed. He slumped, knowing that there was no way out of it.

"Syakichi." Shmi raised her eyebrows as she tried to refrain from smiling devilishly. She never knew that he was about to take an interest in girls at such a young age. She never even guessed that it would be Sya. Even if she had wished secretly for them to get married when they were older, she just hadn't expect it to happen so soon. Not the married part, of course. The fact that he seemed to have a slight, child-like crush on little Sya was what was plaguing Shmi's mind.

"What about Sya?" Anakin fidgeted a bit - which was what he did when he got nervous.

"Is Sya an a-angel?" He stuttered out. Shmi smiled fondly at him. He was so adorable. She hugged him and ended it as soon as it began.

"Well, I don't know. She seems to act like it, doesn't she?" Anakin smiled.

"Yeah. To me at least." Shmi got up from the ground and helped Anakin out as well. The question that popped into her head, couldn't stay in much longer.

"So..Do you have a little crush on her?" Anakin blushed and shook his head 'yes'. But somewhere inside of him he knew that it would grown into something more. He just had to wait. But for now, he would act like his feelings weren't even there. He would only act like a best friend. That was how he supposed to act.

"That's nice." He heard his mother reply.

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to make dinner. This discussion will be our little secret, okay?" Anakin nodded, not wanting Sya to know about it. Shmi left and Anakin's smile grew. He sure loved his small family.

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Me: So...What do you think?

Anakin: It was great, Sya.

Me: Aw, thanks Ani, but I was kinda asking the readers.

Anakin: No problem! :3

Me: Now. About Sya and little Ani's relationship.

Anakin: What about it? ( has shifty eyes )

Me: I only set the little crush up so it would be easier to develop there feelings for other chapters later on in the story.

Anakin: Great idea!

Me: Aw...your so adorable. Anyways, review please. If you see any mistakes, please tell me so I can fix it. Thank you for reading!

Anakin: Yeah, thank you!

Me: See little Ani over here? You can't resist him.

Anakin: Yup Yup.

Me: Bye!!!! See you next time...if you review. (smiles evilly)

Anakin: Wait! Sya has to say something.

Me: Question? My OC isn't to Mary sue-ish, is she? I tried so hard for that to not happen.

Anakin: It's okay, Sya.

Me: Thanks, Ani...