You left us, you left me… When I needed you the most

"Now I see what this was all about, that's the test isn't it, that's the choice I have to make. Do I give in to my emotions and let you escape, or do I live my life forever alone, wondering if I had the chance of saving the only man I truly cared for"

The air was black and cold, the red glimmer of the device reflected off Ahsoka's sweat. She was exhausted, but you would never know that by looking at her. Despite her ordeal, even now at the brink of death, with no food, no water, no hope, she still held herself in the manner befitting a Jedi. She stood tall and strong, her eyes were heavy yet focused on Traya, her hands mere centimetres away from her lightsabers on her belt, ready to spring into action when all hell breaks loose. There was no point theorizing, she knew it was a trap, they both knew, but the temptation to give in was too strong at this point, she couldn't live with herself knowing there was even a 1% chance Anakin could be saved.

"You love him…"

"Yes"

"You want him redeemed..."

"Yes"

"How far are you willing to go, to save him?"

A deafening horn blew through the temple signifying something was going to happen, the red light emanating from the walls began to move through the symbols and writing, all converging on the central structure, the one that resembles a giant kyber crystal. Electricity crackled through the device and Traya herself dissolved into the floor. Now, Ahsoka was alone with all this commotion surrounding her, she was helpless to what was happening, the walls began to move and change shape. The temple was alive. Between Ahsoka and the device, a hole in the ground opened and rising from it was a pedestal engraved with Sith teachings and magics, upon the pedestal lay a solitary chalice; a black chalice, lined with scripture too obscure to read, what was noticeable were the two crimson diamonds upon the black metal, they were pulsating light in unison. Within the Chalice was what Ahsoka should have expected, silver coloured water, rippling off the side of the cup. When all that was put before her a dark booming voice echoed throughout the chamber, Traya was ready.

"After all I have shown you, all I have said should now demonstrate your resolve. The Jedi are dead, the Sith will soon follow. The galaxy will not mourn their departure. I have foreseen it, the knights of ren will take the mantle as supreme leaders of the galaxy. But it matters not, the dark side has many names and takes many forms, the light is no different! For millennia the galaxy has suffered under the heel of Jedi and Sith alike. The only way for Peace is to destroy them both. The force is a cancer upon the universe. Its will for balance has caused the destruction and tyranny of generations. Only through me can peace come true, only through me can the galaxy achieve enlightenment, only through me can you save your master from his inevitable fate". And with that final word something in Ahsoka snapped and she did what she swore she would never do as a Jedi, she ran.

She ran as fast as her beaten body could carry her, through the ever changing temple and out through the door to the outer courtyard. For a moment she stopped and leaned on a column to regain her strength, her breathing was heavy, she never ran as fast as she did then. I can't, I won't do it she thought, and she knew that Traya was not to be trusted, her words meant nothing. But Anakin, she wanted him back more than anything, she wanted to say sorry and the two could go off on their adventures once more. But it was never going to happen, not like this. However, she loved him all the same, not romantically, but a deep, undying love, between friends, between the best of friends, and deep down she blamed herself for what happened. She began to shiver; she wrapped her arms around herself, imagining that someone was there for her, anyone. Then when all hope had faded, she could hear her former master calling out to her…

"You know that love is not enough snips, you know it isn't going to save me, but you know this place might have the answers you seek. It's time to leave your despairs behind, leave them in the dust, bury them, let the past die. It's time to be who you should be, you now must do what must be done, and it's time to set the force within you free!"

Low on energy and hope, she saw him, as she always wanted him to be

"In just a few moments, the sound of drums will roar. You will stand there, just like before, then temple will hush, and before you know it, I will be with you, once more. You believe in purpose, then fulfil it; fulfil us, complete us, make us whole, seal the bond forevermore, and finally embrace your destiny."

And once more the image was gone; she was once again alone with nothing but her decision. "What am I going to do? What answer can I give? Must I risk my life so that he can live? Can I betray the man who I once called friend, do I become his pray, do I have any choice? He killed them without a thought, he murdered them - ALL OF THEM! Does he deserve a second chance, I know I can't refuse yet I wish I could, If I do this, what will become of me?"

"Fulcrum!"

"This was not the life I wanted"

"Fulcrum?!"

"I'm sorry, do you hear me now, I'M SORRY!"

"Ahsoka, don't think that I don't care, but you are my last hope…"