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Ch 25. Endless Nights

I told them both everything I just saw, and honestly, it made me exhausted just talking about it.

Ahsoka wiped off my sweat with a towel from the bathroom, while Anakin rubbed my arm and told me to calm down. But I kept on rambling, the memories still tormenting me.

When he told Soki to leave us alone for a bit, she hugged me and left me alone with Anakin so we could talk. He seemed to be the one to know more than her, he being my supervisor and me his responsibility.

"I told you, I saw them! They were so real! And – and my heart's still racing from it!" I breathing grew rapidly and Anakin rubbed my back to calm me down. I hugged my legs to my chest, my journal falling into his lap. "And that golden stone with the writing. That's got to be the Prophecy. Not the one here, but mine! I-I need to find it! I just have to!"

"Okay, kid! Just calm down and breathe slowly. Okay?" I nodded, slowing down and feeling easement as my back slide down to rest on the pillows and bed. I yawned when I saw him looking through it. "Hey, that's private!" I tried snatching it back, but he kept it out of my reach and looked intrigued with what it held. "Anakin, I'm serious! Give me it!"

"Just whining about it makes me want to read it more," he teased. I tried getting it back but he pushed me back, reciting lines from it. "I think Master Windu is too stolid, even for his own good." He chuckled as he read it out loud, his hand shoved in my face. "I wish that I get back to training. Just standing around doing nothing makes me get anxious," he added, "Don't I know the feeling." Then he read out something I hoped he didn't get to read.

"Sometimes I dream about being back home, and how I miss seeing my family, until I remind myself that I should never think that, seeing as how . . ." he trailed off until he finished what I dreaded, "I never want to see them again."

I bit my lip and instead of reaching for it, I used the Force to pull it away and back into my hand, smirking. "Okay, that wasn't wise." I stuck my tongue out to him, "Says the guy that told me to calm down." He shrugged, "So, care to explain?"

"Nope."

"Why not?"

"Because . . . because you wouldn't understand."

"How would you know?" There was an edge to his tone. I forgot that the subject of family meant a great deal to him, seeing as how he only has one person special in his life . . . Padme.

"It's just really personal."

"You remember what I told you before? I said that I'm here for you. We all are, and I want to help you, but you have to let me." I peaked up at him and he looked serious but he was honest with me.

I sighed, wishing I didn't have to and he had to go somewhere important.

But he didn't.

So I looked away to see the balcony. I got up and walked over to it, looking out to see the pink and yellow hues painted through the sky. I opened the doors, walking to the railing as I saw the passing cars go by all around us. Anakin took the space next to me.

"Eh, I know this may offend you . . ." I could feel his heated eyes on me, "But I really don't want to go back home if it means I have to go through being picked on for being too tall or being so shy and awkward that people take advantage of that, not caring if they hurt me in the process." I started cracking, like always when it comes to emotional stuff, and Anakin's eyes softened.

"I'd rather stay in the bathroom all day, even eat my lunch there, instead of having everyone's eyes on me when I make a fool of myself. And listening on long, ridiculous lectures about how I'm not like my big sister who's always perfect and whatnot and that I'm like my little sister who gets into trouble, when sometimes it's not even her fault. I'd rather stick my nose in a book and read for hours on end each day than do homework and listen to stupid lectures." I sounded sour, and it made me want to erase every single memory I had from home, a place I'd rather not call home anymore. Then I started to smile and peaked at him.

"If you want the truth, I'd rather . . . I'd rather stay here on Coruscant with you and Ahsoka . . . than go back when all this is over."

He gaped a little, but his eyes showed it all . . . shock.

"What's the point of going back if you're not wanted there?" His gloved hand squeezed my shoulder, making me look at him.

"Hey kid, you need to stop putting yourself down. If you only focus on the negative, then you'll never become one with yourself." I sighed, adding next, "Why do you always find a way to make a wrong turn into a right?"

"Well, take it from someone who doesn't have much people that care about me, even if sometimes I take it for granted . . . you should appreciate what you already have. For otherwise someday, you may lose it altogether." He's right.

"You're right when you put it like that . . . but I'm still not sure."

"Well, give it more time. You've got a lot to think about. But don't worry, you'll get over it. And the people that love you still care about you, they do. It's just a part of growing up, you know." He's right again.

"You look tired. Why don't you get some rest? I'll come back to wake you up when it's time to eat."

"Okay." Anakin walked away when I stopped him halfway out the door. "Hey Anakin?" He looked back to me. "Thanks for the advice."

"Anytime, kid. I'll let you get to it." He closed the door and already I heard murmurs on the other side, betting that it was him telling Ahsoka I needed to rest. I went to the bathroom, trying to freshen up.

I was in the bathroom still, looking at myself in the mirror, contemplating as my plan still formed in my mind. All I had to do was make sure that everything goes according to plan. Or else . . . I would be in the crossfires.

I walked back in the bedroom. My eyes droop some more as I collapse on top. I yawn, snuggling to the comfy pillows, welcoming sleep back into my life . . .

My eyes start to prick open. And when they do, my room starts to look different. For one, it looks more like a regular bedroom, with a laptop, a HD TV, and everything I could ever want.

Something inside me made me turn to my nightstand. I saw two items on it, so I picked up the two items and sat back on the bed, my legs curling around me as I read the letter that was there, meant for me. I grinned as I read it for the first time, which turned out to be ten times, hence the one who wrote and left it for me.

"Dear Ge,

I'm sorry it has to be this way, us leaving and all, but this is to ensure your safety and everyone's. So, I hope that you will stay safe . . . and not bored if you have to stay in the Temple with your teacher/master/whatever. At least, until I return . . .

There's no way I'm going to let them make me not see you, not after everything we've been through to get back together again.

Until then, be careful and I'll see you soon."

Ben."

After reading the piece of paper, I picked up the other item: the pink rose from Pocket City I was admiring. I still can't believe that he kept it this whole time. I breathed in its faint yet sweet smell and blushed the same color on my cheeks. I giggled and fell back on the bed, smiling as I held them both close to my heart. I should have known that Ben wouldn't let anything stop him from getting what he wants. And this letter, plus the rose, proves it.

But why was I acting so giddy-like? I mean, it's just Ben. Tall, lean, brave, silly, sweet old Ben . . . okay, maybe that's why. But soon, we would meet again, but in secrecy. But how would we pull it off? If Anakin found out . . . I would be in neck deep.

Oh well. We'll wait and see . . .

BANG!

Or maybe not. I got up and searched for the noise, when it was coming from the balcony. I walked over and just in time to see a rock get thrown at the doors. I opened them, crawled over to the railings, to see the rocks get thrown again over me.

"HEY! WHOEVER'S DOING THAT, KNOCK IT OFF!" Then, there was silence. But then, the wind picked up and the letter flew out and landed to my feet and something shined on it. I gasped, picking it up to see a new line magically appearing.

"P.S. Look down below."

"Look down below?" But I did. And I gasped, my lips pointing up as a relived and joyful laugh came out. "You?!"

"Yep! Did you miss me?" He teased me, stuffing his hands in his jacket.

"More than you could ever imagine. Don't move."

"Wasn't planning to." I gulped, moving my legs over the railing, my knees trembling the how high I was, but I hesitated and fell forward. "I gotcha – AH!" He yelped, catching me yet falling back, moaning in pain as I did. I got up on my elbows to look down at Ben's red face. "Hey, Tennyson."

"Hey yourself." I got off of him and lent him a hand, he took it and I helped him back up on his feet. "So, am I currently traveling?"

"If by traveling, you mean that you're in Bellwood right now and I just happened to be strolling by to clear my head, then yes."

"Oh . . . any reason why?"

"Well, after we had to leave Coruscant, me, Gwen and Kevin went back here after I told the others to go back to their worlds, still trying not to get shocked by that, until we need to regroup again, since this involves all of us. But Tecna gave us each communicators just in case, and Johnny and Dukey, well . . ." I remember the memory I saw.

"They both got in trouble, right after they got caught by spying on Anakin and Obi-Wan. What was all that about?" He flushed. "You know about that?" I nodded, frowining, "Yep! Care to explain?" He nervously smiled, rubbing the back of his neck, "Um . . . well, you see-"

That's when the wind picked up again, bringing both the letter and the rose down to be catch by Ben, who smirked.

"Looks like you got my letter," he said while he gave me the rose, though he sounded weird speaking it. "Yeah, but how did they get back there and . . . you know what? Let's just say its the magic forces at work." He laughed at that, nervously too, and he took my hand, leading me away from looked like now an abandoned house of some sorts. "What is that place?"

"Oh, just an empty house, nothing for you to worry about."

He dragged me more away, making me more suspicious, when I bumped into something. It was a green and black bike, all high-tech, similar to the speeder. "What is this?"

"Oh, it's just a hover bike Kevin bought, or borrowed, I don't know yet, off of some off-worlder. And he said I could borrow it tonight to cruise around, or rather Gwen convinced him for me," he sounded amused as he strapped on his green helmet. He tossed me one in red, "Hop on!" I did after I put the helmet on and stuffing the rose carefully in my jacket along with the letter, hopped on behind him, hugged him tightly, and we zoomed off.

I hung on to Ben as we flew through the city, riding over the roof tops so we wouldn't be spotted. I mean, what would happen when people see two kids flying on an alien bike through the city?

All the lights made the town glow like diamonds compared to the star-filled sky, with the full moon up high. "It's so beautiful!" Ben chuckled back, "Yeah, it is!"

That's when he drove us off the roof.

I screamed, hugging his torso, when the scooter went down. "Getting jumpy, are we?" He sounds just like Anakin.

"You're one to talk!"

But as it peaked closer to the street, Ben pulled the handles up.

It blasted up over the street and the next two roofs heading towards us.

"BEN!" He shoved forward, making the bike spike up at full speed.

I stamped my face in his back, making me shout out in pain, and I hugged him more. He laughed at my reaction and I glared at him. The wind blew my hair back, making me feel cool and calm, putting my faith in Ben. I know that he wouldn't let us die like that. If he did, well then, you know . . .

Eventually, our drive over Bellwood ended as we flew over the lighted bridge, making me smile and admire at it, when we made it to the roof of another building. He landed safely and got off, helping me off too. We both took off our helmets and lied down as comfortable as we could. Ben's arms were behind his head while I crossed mine over my chest.

The sky was dark blue, and the stars never shined brighter.

"So Ben, what happened back at the Temple?"

"Well, I was going to ask you how you knew that. Did he tell you?"

"Nope. Actually, he said nothing of it. I got that info from the memory I saw." Ben looked confused.

"What memory?"

"Soro – I mean, I was able to meditate long enough for me to see some things that happened, things that happened in the worlds I helped and after I left. Ben, there – there was darkness and these creatures, they were huge and their eyes were yellow, almost as if I've seen those kinds of eyes before . . . and the villains! Their all under their Boss's control, maybe it's dark magic or hypnotism . . ." A sudden thought occurred, one that gave me chills, ". . . or the Force."

"The what?"

"The Force. It's an energy field, created by all living things. It surrounds us, it penetrates us, and it binds the galaxy together, at least back in that galaxy it does."

"Ah!"

"So, whoever's controlling the villains must be using the Force . . . the Dark Side of the Force. And yes, there is a Light and a Dark side to the Force. The Jedi Knights use the Light Side and their enemies, the Sith, use the Dark Side. I wonder if a Sith is responsible for this."

"So, you did see them get caught?"

"Yeah . . . what were they trying to do anyway?"

"Well, I got suspicious when I thought I saw him taking something from you."

"Anakin, you mean?"

"Yeah, him, whatever. Then, I saw him and that other guy with the beard-"

"Obi-Wan?"

"Yeah. And he had a vial of some red liquid in his belt, the same one I saw him put there back in the Medical Wing. And since it had to do with you in some way, I knew we had to know. So, I sent Johnny and Dukey to investigate."

"But then, they got caught."

"Yep. And when morning came, I wanted to say good-bye to you personally, but we got woken up by Anakin and Obi-Wan and they escorted us out without giving us a chance to see you." His eyes looked away for a moment. Something didn't add up.

"What did he say?"

"He said . . . he said that if we ever came back there, then the Order would . . . take care of us." I got steamed.

"He threatened you, didn't he?"

"Ge, it wasn't like that, I mean-"

"Didn't he?!" He sighed, looking back to me, frowning in guilt, "Yes."

"Ugh! I can't believe him! No one, and I mean no one, threatens my best friend! It's my life and I can be with whoever I want!" I ranted on when I saw Ben's cheeks pinkish red. "What's wrong, now?"

"You said best friend." I did. And I blushed too, embarrassed. "Oh . . . I guess I did." Especially since we're only friends. Well . . .

"Yeah . . . but since you want us to star over, I guess we're just friends-"

"Now, wait! We don't have to be just friends forever. I mean, we can take it slow and move up. And then, when we feel comfortable enough, we can be best friends again."

"But I can't wait! I mean, I haven't seen you in five years. At least let me be on the 'good friend' level with you," he begged.

"Okay, I'll allow it."

"Great! So, what other things did you see?"

So, I told them everything, especially when I said I thought I saw the Prophecy concerning me. But I only saw some of it, the same words Miss Faragonda told us, but they were the only words I remembered. It was all rushed. The only thing I left out was the memory of him having nightmares. I didn't want him to think that I was being creepy.

"I wonder what the rest of that golden stone says?"

"Don't worry. We will find out. I promise. And those other girls, uh-"

"W.i.t.c.h. They're like Winx, only with dragon-scaled wings and they're guardians."

"Uh, yeah, them. So, you think we'll up with them soon?"

"I know we will. After all, they have a part to play in this multiverse mess too. And I promise to teach Skyguy a lesson," I said that last part bitterly.

"I thought his name was Anakin."

"That's just his nickname. Me and Ahsoka call him that."

"And she's the alien friend you hang out with there?"

"Uh-huh!"

"Oh!"

"By the way, you acted pretty weird back at the house. What's up with that?"

"Uh nothing!"

"You don't sound so sure. Me appearing in a random house that you just happened to pass by, where your letter was written by you. And my rose too. And then, that last sentence magically appeared on it right in front of me!"

"Uh . . . maybe your eyes were just playing tricks on you."

"Maybe, but still . . ."

"Look, don't worry about that so much. Just relax."

"Oh, okay." Still, I wasn't going to let this go, and he looked more than pleased, more like relieved. 'Hmm . . .'

"So, how's everyone else doing?"

"Oh, they're all doing fine, nothing bad so far."

"And how long has it been since you've returned? How much time passed?"

"Actually, not much. In fact, it was just as like we left it, no time passed. But the times vary with the other worlds, so for the Winx, it was a few days. For the monks, it was longer. But Johnny and Dukey were gone all night so they came back to Porkbelly just when morning came."

"And Gwen and Kevin?"

"They're at Kevin's garage, gearing up for our annual DNAlien hunt."

"And . . . Grandpa Max?"

Ben froze, his face contorted, as if what I brought up hit a weak point. And it did. "He's . . . not around . . . not anymore." He sounded hurt, a lot, and that worried me. I sat up after he did and touched his arm, making him glance a bit at me.

"What happened?" I already knew.

"He's . . . dead."

Now I remember. On a mission in Santa Mira where the DNAliens were creating Xenocytes; alien parasites that they use on humans to turn them into DNAliens. Gwen's brother, Ken, got captured by them as bait to lure Max in, and it worked. In the end, the whole family reunited, only to get it cut short when Max used an usfocused Null-Void warp projector to send the entire Highbreed base, the Xenocytes and aliens, even Max, to 'Kingdom Come.' As in . . .

"Oh Ben. I . . . I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to-"

"No, it's okay. There's no way you could have known." He saw me teary-eyed. He was keeping something from me, yet I blame him when I too have been keeping something from him, from everyone since I've been on this adventure.

I wiped them away with my hand, sniffling, and my head laid on his shoulder. His arm wrapped around me, keeping me snug up to him, as we watched the stars twinkle. "I don't blame you. Besides the others, Gwen and Kevin . . . even Julie," that name made me froze now. She's Ben girlfriend, which I completely forgot about this whole time. And I forgot her again when he spoke, " . . . you're the only thing that calms me down. Mostly, that is . . ." I cringed a bit.

I hugged him and he let me lay on him. "Still, I'm sorry." I am.

"It's okay, but thank you."

I frowned to myself, without him noticing, letting our silence continue.

He hugged me back, as our legs laid out as we enjoyed the lights of the city, the stars, and the full moon. It was better than the ones back home I use to watch each night. But watching it with Ben . . . it was magical.

No more words were spoken, no more troubles were shared, for we only enjoyed the small time we had together. It wouldn't last forever. But forever sounds pretty good to me.

Still, he had to know the big time secret. None of them, not even him, knows. And they doesn't know about Soronia either.

And when they find out, I just hope they don't end up hating me forever . . . now that didn't sound pretty good to me.

(Third Person P.O.V.)

The Jedi Council was assembled, with Anakin and Ahsoka in the center as the intel was delivered to them; on the blood and on the Separatist spotting. It was coming to Naboo and Senator Amidala and her advisors were preparing to leave for the planet immediately. If the mysterious attackers were planning on stealing machine parts, then the Jedi would be waiting down on Naboo for them to arrive so they can get to the bottom of this mystery.

"Obi-Wan, you and Anakin will go with the Senator to Naboo and interfere with the Separatist invasion, capture the perpetrator, and get to the bottom of this," Master Windu spoke.

"Yes, Master." Both Masters bowed to him.

"Padawan Tano, go with them, you will too." Master Yoda said.

"Yes, Master." Ahsoka bowed too.

"Now, on with the blood sample, we have reached our final decision." Master Plo-Koon spoke. All three of them waited in anticipation.

"The child, stay here, she shall." Master Yoda spoke.

"If she is as powerful as we predicted, then she could be a great adversary to our cause. With proper training and time, she can be a very powerful Jedi Knight. Which is why as soon as this is over, she will become a part of the Jedi Order," Master Windu spoke seriously.

Obi-Wan was shocked.

Ahsoka was surprised and shocked.

And Anakin . . . he felt like fainting. Ahsoka helped him still stand.

"Skywalker, alright, are you?"

"Y-Yes Master Yoda. I'm alright."

But truthfully, he was not. 'How am I going to explain this to Georgethe? How will she see her family again and go back home now? This can't end well.'

Meanwhile, in a small secluded Separatist space station, the black-suited stranger, the Boss behind this twisted game, connected with its' own Master.

"They have almost arrived to the Naboo System, my Master."

"Excellent. If all goes as plan, the Jedi will follow and play right into the palm of our hands."

"And when they do, the girl will follow them, just as you predicted, Master."

"Of course."

"Soon, I will finished what I started all those years ago. And not the Jedi, not those heroes, not even her can stop us."

"Precisely. Now, wait for them to arrive. Then, begin Phase 1, my apprentice."

The black helmet was taken off . . . and she smiled darkly in return. "As you wish, my Master."

I hope this pleased you all. And those villains at the end are from Star Wars. I think you might know who they are, though. I may edit this up though, too, to spice it up some more.

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