Now I'm back where I started. Because I wrote this first and worked backwards. XD For you wonderful readers, and especially the wonderful reviewers, it's just the resolution of an annoying cliffhanger. By the way, thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter!

You all have PeaceGuardian to thank for an incredibly early update! Plus I was sort of excited to see your reactions to this chapter! XD Even though it is fairly short. ;)

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Chapter 9: Proclamations

As it fired, time slowed down…

In that moment, he was aware of everything, and yet, nothing. He was aware the Fleur was trying to dodge, but was moving too slowly, hindered by her injuries. Aware that Flynn would not make it, to save her, the distance was too great. Aware that Anakin was too preoccupied with destroying the Magna-Guard, and aware that he, himself, would not make it in time, could not save her.

As the shots ripped through her torso, an anguished cry split the air, not her voice, but Flynn's, "SIRI!"

Time sped up again. Flynn was dropping to his knees beside his fallen beloved and Anakin had dealt with the Magna-Guard. Qui-Gon found himself running over to the couple, one lying broken on the deck, the other cradling his wife in his lap.

When Qui-Gon reached them, he heard Siri whispering something to Flynn, most probably her final words.

"O-Obi-Wan. I-I just want-t you to kn-now, I-I love you. Please, don't let my death destroy your love. Love again, share your life with another."

"I c-can't. I c-could never love another. Not after you. I love you, Siri, My Angel. I always will." Tears marred Obi-Wan's features as the reality of the situation set in. His words were no enough to show her how much he cared, that was why their bond was full of love and comfort being passed between them.

"Don't cry, dearest of men, please. Remember, I love you. I will be waiting for you." With those words Siri reached up to pull his head down, but failed because of her waning strength. Seeing her intention, Obi-Wan reached down and kissed her tenderly, as he had the day they were married. As their life together had begun, so did it end, with a kiss, and promises of love.

Thanks for reading! It was originally longer but, after rewriting this first part, it just completely destroyed the whole chapter.

Once again, that quote is in bold.

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