Chapter 7
Hey guys, thanks for all of you who read and reviewed, this is the final chapter of this novel, the title of the next one is at the bottom. Enjoy!
The jedi council waited patiently for the shuttle to land. It was at least 1:00, so they weren't surprised when they came off the ship, Zane was already asleep while Anakin struggled to stay awake as he dragged Zane off the ship. They had to chuckle at Obi-Wan, who was wide awake while Serena practically growled at him for being cheery at this hour. "Perhaps the meeting can be tomorrow afternoon, you all look tired," Aayla suggested.
"Very well, I'll make sure we get up bright and early tomorrow," Obi-Wan said cheerfully, earning death glares from Anakin and Serena.
"With respect master, I'm not getting up at the god forsaken hour of 6:00!" Anakin spat, fighting sleep. Serena smacked her master in the head, also mad.
"You may be an old man, but I'm going to make sure you stay in your room, even if I have to seal you in myself!" she yelled, lava spilling off her arms. The council looked in shock, but this would all be explained later. As Anakin tried to throw Zane over his shoulder, he lost his fight and dropped to the ground fast asleep. Obi-Wan had to shake his head, but he felt a thump on his shoulder. Looking at the source, he smiled as he carefully picked up Serena's sleeping form.
"I swear, she sleeps like her father," he joked. Kit helped take Zane to his room, while Ashoka who was waiting for Anakin struggled to pull Anakin, but he didn't move an inch. Master Plo came to help as they dragged him to his room.
Obi-Wan turned the lights on in the living area, being careful to not wake Serena. Opening her door, he was about to lay her on her bed when an idea came to his head. Using the force he lifted Serena as high as he could, then, he dropped her on the bed, making a loud thump. He had to chuckle at Serena's response. "Master, I'm going to get you for that, and it will be worse, there will be screaming!" she groaned, falling asleep. As he left her room, he didn't see the bright green eyes outside her window.
The woman made sure Kenobi was asleep before opening the window. Walking quietly, she looked at Serena for a few minutes, tears in her eyes as she remembered how she just wanted to sleep all day. But all that changed when the war started. "I will be close Fire Nymph, as long as I live, no one will take you away," she whispered as she left.
Serena groaned as the sunlight woke her up. A smile came to her face as she set her plan to work. Quietly leaving the pent house, she snuck to Ashoka's room as she shared her plan with Ashoka through the force. She and Ashoka had been friends ever since she came to the temple. Ashoka opened the door, smiling mischievously. "This is going to be so funny when he wakes up!" she giggled, getting to work.
Obi-Wan groaned as he heard a large waterfall near him. I must be dreaming, he thought as he shifted his arm to hang over the bed. He pulled it out when he felt water. "What the- woaah!" he yelled, realizing where he was. Somehow, his matress had ended up in the swimming pool, floating towards… the waterfall that was pouring down freezing water. Before he could react, he went under the waterfall, soaking him to the bone. He growled as he jumped onto the diving board.
"ANAKIN! I'M GOING TO END YOU!" he screamed.
Serena and Ashoka were rolling on the floor when Anakin walked in. "What's going on here, you realise Obi-Wan is still-" he was interrupted as the door slammed open, revealing a red faced, soaking Obi-Wan. The girls tried to remain serious, but they just laughed harder. Obi-Wan glared daggers at Anakin.
"You think this is funny Anakin? Putting my bed in the pool while I sleep?!" he yelled. Anakin was puzzled. Sure, he pulled pranks on his master all the time, but he didn't do that. Unless….
"Master, I believe it was them!" he yelled, pointing at the girls. They stopped laughing as they realized they were caught. They looked at each other, screaming one word. Or three.
"RUN LIKE HELL!" They screamed, bolting for the emergency exit. Anakin and Obi-Wan were in hot pursuit. They ran down the halls, waking up the rest of the temple. The younglings, knights and even the masters watched in amusement as the two angry men ran after the girls. They easily caught Ashoka, who was shorter than Serena. But Serena was practically bolting away from her master. Her master huffed, trying to catch up. But then he noticed where Serena was running, causing him to yell at her.
"Serena, you're going to-" he stopped short as Serena shifted into lava, slowing her down from crashing into the window. He groaned as Serena shifted back running… to him.
"Oh shit!" he screamed, trying to get out of the way. Everyone watching roared in laughter as Serena head butted her master in the gut, plowing him toward Master Windu, who was rolling on the floor laughing. The council had to agree, despite being jedi, Serena always pulled a joke that made everyone smile. Everone got silent as Master Yoda walked up, a frown on his face.
"Most childish this is Serena, know better you should," he said, hiding his smile. Serena bowed her head in shame, giving him the advantage. She felt a sharp whack in her leg. Serena tried to get away, but Yoda kept wacking her hard with his stick, making everyone roar in laughter.
"Come now, start the meeting now we should," he said, as they headed toward the council room.
When Serena finished her story, the council remained silent. It was almost dark, the meeting gone on for almost the whole day. "Go now, rest you will Serena," Yoda said. Serena bowed her head in respect, turning to leave.
Serena groaned when she entered her room, wearing her pj's. It had taken her an hour to change, which was unusual, since everyone said she was full of energy. But her head was just killing her. "Hopefully, I'll get a good night's sleep," she said to herself, falling asleep quickly. Little did she know that the spell would now take it's toll.
Dun, dun, duuun! There's the end. I thought it would be nice if I added mostly humor in that chapter, hope it was worth it. Anyway, the next novel is called… should I tell you (kidding!) It's called… Nightmare's Wrath! The spell starts to kill Serena as she is plagued with terrifying nightmares. Now, it's a race against time for her friends to save her and only one person can help… Review and keep an eye out for this next novel of The Fire Girl Saga!
