It's Chapter 10 time! I'm so excited for this and I know everyone will like it too. Questions will be asked and questions will be answered! New arrivals and a story will clear things up! Here it is guys!
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"You're being reckless my child. Your mother was never like this at your age." A voice was soft but stern.
Was I dead? I had to be…I took that entire virus….but how come I'm thinking? Shouldn't I be dead?
"Of course you're dead! You were reckless and it took a long time to bring you here." The voice was angry now. I moved my hand and my legs but I was covered in a soft….sheet? I opened my eyes to see a ceiling above my head. A creek came from a chair then the soft footsteps of someone walking. A woman came into view then. She had white hair and white eyes that were deeper in….something.
"Did you read my mind?" my voice sounded like a melody. I shot up and looked at the woman who was smiling now.
"Now you sound like your mother." She stated. I stopped looking around and glared at the woman.
"What about my mother?" I asked.
"Don't give me that tone Scarlet-Rose Taylor. I know your mother taught you to respect your elders, including your grandmother." My jaw dropped…
"You're….my…"
"Grandmother. She didn't tell you anything did she? That is just like Anastasia. I knew she would not say anything. That's just like her." My grandmother said and looked out the window.
"What's going on here? How can you be my grandmother? Where am I?" all these questions were giving me a headache.
"Slow down little one. We will explain everything." She said.
"We?"
"Me and your mother." She said with a slight smile then left the room. My head was spinning with questions and I really had no clue what was going on. I threw off the covers and noticed I was in my underwear. A light blue dress hung on chair in the corner of the room. I dressed quickly and opened the door.
I couldn't believe my eyes….
It was like walking out of Lord of the Rings! High buildings and fresh air, this place was paradise. I slowly walked down the stairs and into a huge garden where two women were sitting, talking to one another. The one, who said she was my grandmother, was sitting facing me. The other…was turned away. Her brown hair cascaded down her back as it complemented her peach dress.
"There she is. I told you she was alright." My grandmother spoke. The brown hair woman stood and turned…..her heterochromatic eye sparkled with excitement. I knew those eyes from years ago. Those eyes rocked me to sleep with a voice that was the sea's melody…
"Mom?" I asked. Tears pricked my eyes as the woman smiled and rushed forward. I did too. She caught me in her arms and held me tight against her chest. She was warm and alive. She was here and I couldn't help but shed tears of happiness.
"Scarlet. My Scarlet. My beautiful Scarlet-Rose." She whispered and placed a kiss on my forehead, "Look at you! You grew up so fast! I can't believe how much you have grown!"
"It's been a while mom. You look older." We laughed and she brought me over to sit where she was.
"I'm sure this is confusing for you but I'll try my best to answer. We both will." My mom said. I looked at her then my grandmother. They look so much alike it isn't funny.
"What are you really?" I asked.
My mom sighed before answering "I'm a Jedi for the consul. My sister and I were brought to the Temple to train to be Jedi. Master Yoda was my master and was like a father to me. There I made friends with the entire Masters now, Plo Koon, Luminara, Shaak Ti, Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, along with Jango Fett, Jabba the Hutt, and a few mercenaries."
"Wow. Wait….Jango Fett? You knew Jango Fett!" the fangirl in me was screaming. MY mother knew Jango Fett!
"Yes. After I became a Jedi, I kinda separated from the consul and went on my own. Most Jedi's did back then. I joined up with Jango as a sniper. He was the only one who knew I was a Jedi. Was like a brother to me, actually." She said and gave me a smile, "but I returned when clones were needed. I was the one who asked Jango to use his DNA for the clones. Great man, if you knew him like I did."
"Wait! You were helping me weren't you? That was your journal wasn't it?" I asked.
"Yes. I had to help you. Couldn't leave my daughter without help now could I?
"But how did you get into our dimension?"
"Me and my sister didn't like war and we ran. We also ran from something we had to do. One day this black hole showed up in the middle of nowhere. I took scans and readings of it then found out it wasn't a black hole at all. It was a worm hold to another world. I made up my mind then. I would stage my death along with my sister when I went in. I only told Master Yoda and my closest friends about what I had found. Told them war wasn't for me and I didn't want any part of it. I packed up my things and headed for the wormhole. Next thing I knew I woke up in a hospital, a military hospital with your father right beside me. He found my sister and me. Brought us back to the base. Fell in love with him a year later. Married the following year, never regretted a thing. Up until now…" she spoke.
"You said you ran from something besides war. What was it?" I asked.
"Her duty as the galaxy's Keeper!" my grandmother chimed in, "She ran when I told her she had to kill her brother. Was the only way to set things right between good and evil. But no, she ran!"
"I didn't want to kill him mother. He's my brother, how could I kill him!" my mother countered.
"But look where this has gotten us! Now your daughter must take your place and set things right. The March is coming, if someone doesn't stop him before then, all hope in the galaxy is lost." My grandmother pointed to me and sat back down.
"Wait. I don't understand. The thing you ran from was your own brother?" I asked.
"There were three of us. Me, my sister Phoenix, and my brother Draco. I was good, he was evil, and Phoenix was neutral. When my brother, your uncle, grew lust for power, her headed for the darkest part of the galaxy where no light can be found. All light and hope was lost when the sun burned our along with its people. Your grandmother told me the only way to keep dark locked back and light to be in check was to kill Draco. Like a good sister I was, I couldn't stand up to the fact that I had to kill him. So I ran. Went through the wormhole and never looked back." Her face saddened.
"But why am I here?"
"You carry something I didn't have. Family and friends that are willing to help you. You carry so much courage and faith in your friends you inspire those around you. You have what it take to defeat my brother. More than I could ever have."
"No! I don't want to kill my uncle. Isn't there some other way?" I asked.
"If there was I would have told you. Only someone with enough courage to risk their life, knowing that my may end their life as well, will be able to stop him. I looked over every possible option I could think of. None are worth thinking over."
"There has to be away. I'll find it and stop him without killing him." I told them.
"Scarlet it's impossible. You need an army to get to the darkest galaxy! He has an army that's been waiting for years!" My told raised her voice.
"Then I'll get an army. I'll call a truce between us and the Dark Lord. I know who he is and I'll make him understand! I won't be able to do this alone. You have to give me a chance." I looked at my mother with pleading eyes.
"Alright. You're our only hope now. You and your cousin." I gave her a look and she laughed, "Phoenix is Nala's mother. Her fake name is Rose. Nala is your cousin." A smile spread across my face as I hugged my mom.
"I won't let you down mom. I promise, I'll stop him without killing him. I'll find away." I told them.
"Then you'll need this." My mom unhooked her necklace and placed it around mine. It was a stone glowed a bright white light. It's warmth spread all over my body and it made me feel safe.
"And this. I give you another power to use." My grandmother place her finger on my forehead and I felt knowledge of a new ability fill my head
"Thank you. I won't let you down."
"Now off with you! You broke heart when you died and you need to get fixing. Especially with that Captain of yours. He has a few words you need to hear." My mother laughed, as did I. My grandmother waved her hand and a door appeared before us. I walked in front of it and stopped. I turned to face my mother with a smile.
"Tell dad I said hi. In addition, when things are done, can you come see me and Nala perform? We really want you guys to be there." I told her.
"We will. That's a promise. Also tell Nala her mother loves her very much, as much as I love you!" I saw tears in my mother's eyes.
"I love you too!" I called before I stepped thought the door.
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The first thing I felt when I woke up was headache. I didn't mind because I was ALIVE! I sat up and looked to see that I was in the medical bay. I swung my legs over the side only to have my legs give out.
"Remember Scarlet, you were dead." I muttered to myself. I got to my feet again and walked slowly to the bathroom. I washed my face and checked myself over. Didn't want to walk around as if I was still dead. After that, I snuck behind the medical droid and turned him off. Just in case he found the bed empty and called someone. I walked out of the bay to find the hall empty. It was a little too creepy for me and I headed for the mess. Someone must be there.
I could hear voices from outside the door. One was Nala, from the crying, and the others were the boys. If I was back, I wanted to come back in style.
"And you're always free to begin again
And you're always free to believe
When you find the place
That your heart belongs
You'll never leave."
I sang then opened the door. Everyone was looking at me with jaws dropped then smiles appeared.
"You and I will always be
Celebrating life together
I know I have found a friend forever more
Love is like a melody
One that I will always treasure
Courage is the key that opens every door."
Nala got up and started to sing with me as we walked closer to each other. A smile along with tears filled every note.
"Though you may not know
Where your gifts may lead
And it may not show at the start
When you live your dreams
You'll find destiny
Is written in your heart."
We were standing right in front of each other now. Her hands were shaking and I knew she was going to hit me. She always does.
"Though you may not know
Where your gifts may lead
And it may not show at the start
When you live your dream
You'll find destiny
Is written in your heart."
When the song ended, she hit me in the arm and hugged me. I hugged her back while tears came from her eyes.
"You're alive." She whispered and I hugged her closer.
"You know I wouldn't leave you. Besides I found out some really great news but that can wait till later." I let her go and waved to the boys, "I'm BACK!" I sang and the boys came running. They gave me hugs and they cheered that I was alive.
"How is that your alive?" Cody asked.
"My mother." I smiled but they gave me questioning looks, 'I'll tell you later but first, where's Rex?'
"In the training room. He won't let anyone in. He took your death the hardest." Nala told me.
"Right. No one is allowed in the training room until I fix his head on straight." I told them and walked out of the Mess. I quickly headed of the training room. My stomach was in knots when I walked in. Grunts came from inside followed by a voice.
"I thought I said that no one was allowed to come in while I'm in here!" Rex's voice was harsh. I wanted to smack him but I just took off my shoes and headed for the mat. I watched as Rex punched the dummy with anger. Did I mention that he was sweaty and without a shirt? I felt my face heat up but somehow I mustered up the courage to step forward when he went to take another swing. I stepped in front of him and blocked the punch.
"Aren't you taking this a little far? Your gonna kill yourself this way." I told him. His eyes went wide and he dropped his arms.
"You….you're alive." He muttered.
"Yes I am. Nala told you I'll be back. Didn't you listen?" I asked stepping forward. Rex stayed where he was as he breathed in deeply.
"I wanted to. But…after a while, I sort of gave up." He told him.
"You shouldn't have." I stepped closer to him.
" I know….but…" I shut him by kissing him. He was shocked at first but soon melted along with me. His arms wrapped around me to bring me closer. My arms wrapped around his neck to make sure he wouldn't go anywhere. The kiss became deeper and deeper. Either one of us wanted to stop until we pulled away for air, "But I love you Scarlet." He whispered. I smiled and kissed him again but this time he picked me up and sung me around.
"I love you too Rex." His smile grew bigger as I repeated to him repeatedly between kisses.
"It's about time!" We looked over to see everyone in the doorway. They were smiling at us and clapping.
"Cody, shut her up." I called. Cody took Nala by the waist and spun her to face him.
"Yes Ma'am." And he kissed her. Everyone was cheering and clapping that everyone was together again. Rex's hand brought me back to look at him.
"How? How are you here?" he asked and hugged me close to him.
"It's a long story." I replied and hugged him back.
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FINIALLY! It's done! Sorry for the late update. Writers block. Won't be another chapter for a while. Got to get other chapters done and updated. But what out for Chapter 11! Review and please take my poll!
