Love and Destruction
Written by: Adventure-Seeking-Juliet
When: Listening to some awesome music
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Wars, at all, not a bit, not even....okay I think you get it
A/N Well midterms are FINALLY over, thank the Force! Okay everybody, here is what is probably the mid way point in this fic. Well, not that anyone read this, but although originaly this was only supposed to have twenty chapters it might have more...but I might change my mind you never know...so without further ado here is Part X.
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Part X- Return
The pitch blackness of the Sith temple was shattered as the lights flickered, dimmed, flickered again, and died. Luke and the Sith that had captured Ayslyn were circling each other, lightsabers glowing.
The Sith grinned in a manor that reminded Luke of a feral animal," I know all about you, you know," the Sith said, casually.
Luke didn't let his gaurd down," So you're pathetic enough to stalk me, then?" Luke asked.
The Sith's eyes flashed a yellow color with his anger at the snide comment. Luke felt a brief wave of fear, before burying it deep.
Luckily, the Sith hadn't sensed his fear.
" I am not stalking you,Skywalker, I merely like to know my enemies weaknesses."
Luke snorted," Yeah, well, you are doing a poor job."
"Really?" The Sith said it like a challenge. " I could tell you the truth you know. I could tell you what is really happening in the galaxy right now."
Luke had yet to move his lightsaber," Why should I trust you? Who are you anyway?"
The Sith frowned," I am Darth Malo."
Luke shook his head," I've never heard of you. You can't be that important."
Darth Malo launched at Luke, but Luke parried his attack and they began circling once more.
"Soon," Malo warned," soon the entire galaxy will fear my name-"
Luke felt a prickling sensation in his Force sense, and had the sudden premonition that he should move to the left.
Just as he did so, a huge piece of metal crushed Malo against the wall.
Luke looked behind him in surprise.
His father was standing there," We don't have time for goading, Luke, we need to get to Coruscant. Now."
Anakin turned to leave, and Luke followed...but paused momentarily to check Malo's life signs with the Force.
"He's still alive."
Anakin was already leaving," He is not that big of a threat, leave him."
Luke was torn. He had the feeling that Malo would be a threat. He took one last look at the unconsious Sith...before rushing after his father.
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When Anakin arrived in the clearing where the X-wings had been positioned he found Obi-Wan, carrying an injured Ayslyn, onto the shuttle which was now smoke free.
Anakin followed suit, entering the shuttle with a bit of trepidation.
Obi-Wan had found his way to the living quarters of the shuttle, and had laid Ayslyn down on a bunk, much to her displeasure.
He then turned to Anakin, ignoring his daughter's protests," I believe the shuttle is in good enough condition to travel to Coruscant, and Ayslyn cannot fly her X-wing in this state, it would be best to take this shuttle."
By then Luke had arrived on the Shuttle," Are you kidding? Going to Coruscant in unmarked shuttle is like a death sentence!"
Anakin gave him an annoyed look, but Luke paid him no attention.
Obi-Wan answered him calmly," We will inform the council of our arrival before we get there, they will give us clearance."
Anakin nodded, and slid into the pilot's seat.
" I can pilot this easily," he told them," but the ship's going to need it's motivator to be repaired. I have tools in my X-wing...Luke can repair it while we fly."
"While we fly?" Ayslyn appeared skeptical.
Anakin nodded," It is not badly damaged, it will be fine during the start of the flight."
The three non-injured Jedi retrieved the belongings out of the X-wings and within minutes they were heading to Coruscant.
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Luke sighed. The motivator was fixed, and they had made an easy departure from Ziost.
Obi-Wan was thoroughly convinced that the Sith ahd let them excape, but Anakin and Luke had written it off as them not wanting to waste their resources before the upcoming battle.
Then the council had contacted them.
Luke was sure something awful had happened...like murder, but instead Yoda had informed them that the Senate had managed to postpone the departure of the Jedi for the battle for a couple of days.
They were an hour's distance from Coruscant when Luke finally managed to escape long enough to talk privately with Ayslyn.
As Luke entered, he made sure the blast doors shut, he had a feeling it would be...unfortunate for Obi-Wan and Anakin to hear this conversation.
Luke smiled slightly. Her eyes were closed, and Luke leaned back against the door frame, observing her.
She looked like an angel when she slept. Her pale blonde hair was spread out around her, and her face was peaceful...
Luke only had a short moment to observe her however before her sparkling gray eyes popped open.
"Hi," Luke greeted her.
Ayslyn did not reply, in fact she didn't even spare him a glance.
Luke frowned, and slowly began to probe her mind...
"Stop it, Luke," Ayslyn snapped.
Luke smirked," Why?"
"It is making me uncomfortable...no you are making me uncomfortable."
Luke raised an eyebrow," I don't know-"
Ayslyn interrupted him," Yes you do. You feel too much for me, it was obvious to me as soon as we formed our meld bond. You shouldn't..."
Luke blinked. Well, she always has been blunt.
"-it is irrational-"
Luke stood up to pace," It may very well be the most irrational thing I ever done, Ays, but I can't just ignore this. I do not care about how irrational my feelings are! You cannot disaude me out of my love for you. Nor will you ever be able to."
Ayslyn peered up at his face. It was the first time she had met his passionate gaze since he'd entered the room.
"I...I," Ayslyn seemed to be at a loss of what to say.
Luke moved closer to her, she had managed to get to her feet, but was leaning heavily on the wall. Luke was a mere foot away from her.
" I know you are the more rational of the two of us," he continued, still staring at her intently," but please for once don't rationalize-"
Ayslyn held her breath as he closed the distance between them, he looked down at her face, a hopeful expression on his face.
Ayslyn knew she should deny it. She should deny the fact that she was in love with him. Ayslyn should deny the fact that she was in love with Luke Skywalker.
But she couldn't.
She leaned into him, staring at his crystal blue eyes. He pulled her into her arms and did the thing he'd wanted to do for so long...
He kissed her.