Chapter 28, Epilogue.

POV: Anakin Skywalker

I had to do it. I had to save her. It was the only way… the vision on Malacore, I had to save Padme. It showed me that I needed to be by her side to prevent her death. I… love her, so much. She is and always has been like a sister to me and I wasn't just about to let her die if I knew that I could prevent that. I've grown up next to her, always an arm's length away ever since we met. Her smile and optimism brought me out of a very dark place.

Even on Naboo, it was awkward to start but once we got to talking it was like we had never been apart. She still treated me like a boy however, I think that is what annoyed me the most. But I still loved her, she made all the bad memories go away and helped me relax. She showed me what it felt to be loved… the whole night we spent together was the most at peace I have ever been.

I still see that in her, the love in her eyes, the way it relaxes me and she still sees me as a boy. Even long ago when she still called me Ani, belittling me, time apart has drawn us closer together and I tolerate it in exchange for her counsel and friendship. I will not let her die, I will go back to Ahsoka because she has something that Padme never will… not again. Ahsoka I hope that in time you will come to understand why I have done this.

At what point is too much for her? How long do I stay by Padme's side? Ahsoka left without saying goodbye and has cut all contact with me but I know that she still feels strongly for me. I know all her thoughts. Yes, she has blocked sections of herself from me but her thoughts say it all.

I have hurt you, Ahsoka.

I love you, Ahsoka. You have everything that Padme never will and I swear that I will come to you. I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the vision. In your eyes, I know that you will see this as a betrayal. I will get you back Ahsoka whatever it takes, I promise you. A broken commlink and a no ship will not stop me.

I know that you've gone to see Lux, and for that, I am glad that you have friends like him in your life. I trust him with my life as much as I hate for what he did to you on Concordia he also saved you on Onderon.

Son of Mina Bonteri, a friend of Padme Amidala, why does this all begin with you, Padme? Lux was her first true love. Such irony… I still love Ahsoka, so, so much and I have done this to her. I have driven her away so she could run back to him. Lux and Ahsoka have always kept in contact ever since they met. They've kept in close contact ever since The Siege of Onderon and she has always spoken so fondly of him. He will treat you well Ahsoka if you choose to be there…

Both of our first true loves, both diplomats… no wonder we fell for each other. Is that over now? Have I jeopardised everything? To save a life I have given up my love…What drove myself and Padme apart has control of my relationship with Ahsoka. And thus, concludes the best thing right now for us both.

I'm a father now, Ahsoka… I wish you could see them. I have two beautiful babies. One boy and one girl, Luke and Leia.

POV: Ahsoka Tano

How could you have done this to me? You knew that this was what you were going to do day one after we landed on Malacore. We've talked about this numerous times Anakin, I can't help you if you don't tell me. You know that you don't have to carry this all by yourself anymore but you still choose to. I have been so patient with you Anakin, all these bad memories and complications you face, we can do it together if you let me. I know that there are some things that you need to do on your own but this, it affects both of us, why didn't you tell me? I have issues I want to talk to you about too and share with you because I don't want to do this by myself. That month when I was on the run… never again. You're the only one that comes near to understanding what I went through… Leaving you in her clutches was one of the hardest things I've ever done and for that I am sorry, I now see that this could be the best for both of us.

I hope you realise that I've changed, Anakin. I am no longer a young naïve padawan for you to boss around. I have been to Mustafar and back and after everything; straight after Barriss betrayed me… you take my trust and then do this with it…

Have you chosen already? You still harbour deep feelings for her… I know you do. I know that you basically grew up together and you've saved each other's lives before. You said how she always treated you like you were beneath her and like a little brother but she still loved you… but what about you Anakin, what do you want?

When will you realise that you, being selfless, is actually selfish? You're not only hurting yourself by keeping things to yourself, but you're hurting me. Padme could deal with this because she didn't have to see you every day… She doesn't understand you as I do. I have been there with you this whole time… You entrusted me with your life on the battlefield and you trusted me to keep your relationship with Padme from the Jedi. Haven't I proven to you already how much I love you? You know that I love you, don't you?

I know you're hurting too, and it pains me to have done this to you. To leave you in the way that I did, it wasn't right but it had to be done. I needed you to talk to me, and you didn't so I physically separated us. I hope you realise what my absence means to you. If you really love me you will find me no matter what the cost. Just like you did on Felucia… prove it that you love me more than her…

It feels good to be back on Onderon somehow. It almost feels homely, more than what any other planet does. The force here also feels different, calmer than most planets, it welcomes force users, deeply. Lux, I have missed your courage, the way you can comfort someone with just one word. You are a diplomat that's for sure, your people skills have always been so much better than mine. The way you can relieve the daily stress of the life within me is unmatched, its familiarity of Anakin taunts me. He has almost the same intoxicating fortitude and it calms me. Knowing that we have experienced similar things, he understands with such grace and sincerity, no words need to be exchanged between us.

No matter how much I explain my frustrations to Lux, he will undoubtedly explain it to me again that I just need to talk to Anakin, away from the influence of the galaxy. He keeps insisting that this distance, break, is a healthy part of all relationships. He encourages me to smile almost every time he sees me and makes me laugh, however annoying his humour may be. I still find myself dwelling however on Anakin… I just fear, so much that Lux is wrong. Is this it? Is it over? Do I want this to be over? Am I sabotaging myself?

Lux informed me that Padme has given birth. I guess you're a father now. How does it feel? Are you proud to call yourself a father, a father of Padme Amidala's children who was conceived behind the backs of the Jedi?

I can sense their power all the way from Onderon, it's like a beacon resonating deep within the force. Surely, I'm not the only force user who can sense them. I hope you know what you're doing.

POV: Rahvin Takan

The Sith behind Lord Palpatine was even greater than him. Some call him the creator of darkness, but it is darkness, the ultimate Sith. He knows about Anakin and Ahsoka, he knows about the death of his apprentice and now; he has me.

I have succumbed to the darkness, the grey is beginning to elude me and I am falling, falling back into the luscious clutches. The voracious hunger of the dark is being sated once again. For the first time in so long, I feel, fulfilled. The love and lust inside of me is gone, I feel whole. So whole! Complete! Brother is apart of me again! Savage, your power and presence fill me and I will erect your revenge against the remainder of the Sith Armada. They still breathe your air. The Jedi are no more and the galaxy is at its weakest, looking for a new force to hide behind. The Sith will be mine and they will extract balance across the galaxy in total, undeniable submission. The grey will return and be unleashed from the shadows.

He is known to some as a Force Wielder, a Monster, a Sith but he is not. He is also known as, The Son of Mortis. He knows of Anakin and Ahsoka and knows of their combined power. He fears the chosen one more than he fears what the darkness might do to him.

Skywalker, I see that you have abandoned young Ahsoka and left her to the clutches of unconditional love; as you have chosen Padme over the love of your life. What a fool you have been. You are throwing away so much. Why are you doing this? The galaxy demands that we all come together again not separate like we are doing. We must combine our strength but- oh, I see… how interesting. You have a child, two in fact. As the force allows it, the vibrations are changing and has brought forth the tipping point. Ah, sweet joy! It won't be long now before he seeks to destroy them.

This brings the conclusion of 'It Ain't Over Yet'.

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To Be Continued…

E. Sky