Sky's head bobbed as the ship sped through space. She yawned and watched Kitty. Kitty hadn't moved an inch the whole time she had been on the ship. Her eyes stayed glued to the floor, her body perfectly still. Sky looked at Kitty then looked at her friends. Most of them were sleeping, except Nova. He caught her gaze and looked back at her. Her eyes gleamed as though tears were developing. Nova sighed deeply and stood up. He made sure that no Masters were in the room and walked over to Sky. He held her in his arms and rested his head atop hers.

"What's wrong?" Nova asked softly.

"Kitty," Sky said, "look at her."

Nova didn't need to glance at Kitty. He knew she had not moved since she sat down on the ship.

"Nova," Sky said softly.

"Yeah?"

"What if…what if…one of us doesn't make it?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean…if one of us…dies."

"Sky, we'll be ok," Nova pulled Sky closer to him. "Our friends are in no danger."

"Not them," cried Sky, "you or me."

Nova fell silent.

"What will happen Nova?"

"Sky, if anything happens to me, I want you to find someone else," Nova said softly, tears starting to form in his eyes at the thought of Sky with another man. Dian Keto flashed through his mind. Nova clenched his teeth and held back tears.

"I wouldn't be able to," Sky whispered softly, breaking the silence.

"Why not?"

"Because I love you to much."

"I love you to Sky."

Sky rested her head on Nova's chest and closed her eyes.

"Sky?"

"Mhmm," Sky said drowsily.

"If we both make it out of this," Nova said, "will you marry me?"

Sky lifted her head off Nova's chest and looked into his eyes.

"Not even a sarlacc could stop me."

Nova smiled and kissed Sky. Sky broke the kiss and smiled. She then rested her head on Nova's chest again and fell into a comforted sleep.

Nova, on the other hand, couldn't sleep. He had to make sure that both he and Sky made it. He closed his eyes and pictured Sky on their wedding day. He smiled and fell asleep also.

~***~

Elaina woke with a start. She looked around the room. Her eyes fell upon Nova and Sky, both using each other for support. She turned her gaze towards Elementari. Her hair fell over her face as she sighed softly. Elaina smiled and looked at Kitty. The smile was immediately wiped off her face. Kitty looked pale and sick, like she had a dreaded flu. Elaina looked at the floor before turning her gaze to Blake and Sakura. Blake's hand had found Sakura's and had a firm grasp on her. Elaina smiled and looked at Anakin. He was breathing deeply, his mouth slightly open. Elaina heard him mutter the name 'Padme' and her smile faded. She turned away from Anakin and stood up.

She walked through the hall of the ship and headed the cockpit where her Master and the other's Masters were located.

"Elaina?" Master Gyakutenno asked. "What are you doing up child?"

"I no longer felt like sleeping," Elaina said. "How much longer until we reach the Degabah system?"

"A few more hours," Master Obi-Wan said.

"Master? If the Sith is after Kitty," asked Elaina, "why is she coming along?"

"Bait," Master Dian Keto replied, "the Sith won't come if Kitty isn't with us."

"I see," Elaina said.

"I must speak to Sky," Master Dian Keto said, "I shall go get her."

"Umm…wait!" Elaina cried, "I'll get Sky for you. I have to go wake Anakin anyways."

"Alright," Dian Keto said, eyeing her suspiciously.

Elaina rushed towards the room where everyone was sleeping.

"Sky!" Elaina exclaimed.

"What's going on?" Sky mumbled, waking up.

"Master Dian Keto wants to see you," Elaina said. "He was about to come in here."

"Oh my stars," Sky said, gazing at Nova. "Thanks for warning me Elaina. Alright well, I best go see Master Dian Keto."

Sky lifted herself off Nova.

"Mm…what's going on?" Nova woke up, yawning.

"I have to go see Master Dian Keto."

Nova's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"Sky, he wants to see you now."

"Alright, Elaina, I'm going."

Sky stood up and walked out the door. Nova watched her and, when she was out of sight, pounded his fists on the wall.

"Course it's Dian Keto," Nova said angrily, "it's always Dian Keto."

"It's Master Dian Keto," Elaina said softly.

"I'd rather die than call him Master," spat Nova.

"Peace over anger, honour over hate, strength over fear," Elaina said clearly. "Dian Keto means a lot to Sky. He is like her father. So stop your worrying Nova."

"I'm not worrying," Nova grumbled, "I'm jealous."

"Of what?" Elaina laughed. "You want to be a father to Sky? Or her lover?"

"You know which one I want," Nova said. "You're right Elaina, I'm being stupid."

"Yes, you are," Elaina said, walking over to wake Elementari.

"I'd still rather die than call him Master though," Nova mumbled.

"I heard that," Elaina called to him.

Nova moaned and got up. He walked out of the chamber and walked off in the direction Sky went.

"Son of a Sith," Elaina said, watching Nova leave.

"Huh?" Elementari said softly, "what's going on?"

"Time to wake up everyone," shouted Elaina.

Blake's eyes opened and he stared at Sakura, whom was already sitting up and glaring at Elaina. Anakin grumbled and turned over. Kitty stayed perfectly still. Not even blinking. Elaina frowned at her but went to stare out the window of the ship. The heavens flew past, star after beautiful star. She sighed deeply and felt a hand on her shoulder.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" Elaina said.

"Almost as beautiful as you," Anakin said.

"Enough is enough Anakin," Elaina said softly, "I know you are still thinking of Padme. I heard you say her name in your sleep. I know you love her."

"Elaina," Anakin said softly, looking into her eyes. Instead of finding the usual dance of joy in them, he found mirrors. Reflecting no emotion, just his image. "I care about you a lot."

"Thank you," Elaina said. She looked at Anakin and felt hot tears build up in her eyes. "I think I should go find Sky. Bye."

"Bye," Anakin said. He watched Elaina walk swiftly through the room and glance at him one more time before walking out of the door. Anakin went back to watching the heavens speed past. He breathed deeply. Closing his eyes, he rested his head on the window. He concentrated on Elaina, and saw her. She was crying, alone, in an empty room. His heart felt crushed. Then Padme came into his mind. Her beautiful brown eyes, her long silky hair, her perfect body, her strength, her intelligence. Anakin's heart raced. Elaina's cold emotionless eyes flashed through his mind and shook him to the core. Padme's silky hair and beautiful eyes flashed through his mind. Anakin banged his head on the window.

"You shouldn't do that," said a voice. "You'll break right through the window."

"Whatta want Blake?" Anakin asked, quite annoyed.

"Well, I saw you banging your head on a window, I kinda wondered what in the world you were doing," Blake said.

"I was banging my head on the window," Anakin said coldly, "Could it be anymore obvious?"

"Listen, man, I came over here to help you out," Blake said, "but if you don't want it, just say so, don't be giving me none of your attitude. Got it?"

"Sorry, Blake," Anakin said softly, "it's just, Elaina thinks that I still love Padme, and I do, but I love Elaina too. It's a huge mess."

"Elaina knows you love Padme," Blake said, "and it hurts her. But, she don't know you love her. Ever think of telling her you love her?"

"Think it'll work?" Anakin asked, lifting his head off the window.

"I know it'll work," Blake flashed him a smile, "now go get her, man!"

"Ok," Anakin smiled and ran out of the room.

"What was all that?" Sakura asked, coming up to Blake and wrapping her arms around him.

"Anakin's gonna tell Elaina he loves her," Blake smiled.

"Bout time," Sakura laughed, "I knew all along, they are in love, and I'm tired of them pretending they're not!"

"I know, babe, I know," and Blake dipped his head and claimed a kiss.

***

"Stupid…no…good…Jedi," Elaina cried.

She was in the storage room. The darkness hiding the river of tears that fell from her eyes. She mumbled words, that most would never hear fall from her lips.

"Son of a Sith!" she cried.

"Elaina," came a soft voice from the door.

"Go away," she snapped.

"Please talk to me," said the voice again.

"What is there to talk about?" Elaina asked. "Anakin, you love Padme, and it's fine. It's all fine."

Elaina began to cry again.

"There's another person, who has my love," Anakin whispered.

"Oh yeah? Who?" Elaina said, sarcastically, "it's probably Sabe. Tsk, tsk, Skywalker, what if your beloved Padme finds out?"

"It's you, Elaina," Anakin whispered. He felt her shock through the Force.

"What do you mean, it's me?" she stuttered.

"I love you, Elaina," Anakin said. He walked over to Elaina and wrapped his arms around her shoulders.

"Me? Why me?" she stuttered.

"Because you're smart, beautiful, strong, opinionative, sarcastic, and completely perfect," he whispered in her ear.

"Not as perfect as Padme," she mumbled.

"You're more perfect than Padme," he whispered, yet again.

"You're lying," she said, "I can tell."

Anakin fell silent.

"Listen, you don't love me ok?" Elaina cried, "stop pretending you do!"

She ran out of the room and left Anakin sitting in the dark, crying.

***

The ship landed on the spongy ground of Degabah. The population of the ship walked out. The air carried a foul smell and cold, that went up your spine. The Masters walked before the apprentices, whom were circling Kitty, protecting her.

Suddenly, a shot came out from the trees, it hit Masters Gyakutenno, Megami, Succumbus, Conache and Habitoe, fell to the ground.

"Master!" screamed the apprentices of the fallen Masters.

"Keep calm," Master Dian Keto spoke.

A shadow stepped out of the trees.

"Some Jedi Masters," the shadow spoke, "can't even block shots."

"Who are you?" Dian Keto asked.

"Your worst nightmare," the shadow laughed.

"Show your face!" Dian Keto called.

A terrible, dark man moved toward Sky's Master. Sky screamed his name but he didn't hear her. He was trying to protect her.

"Master, no!" Sky screamed as the dark man stabbed his lightsaber through Dian Keto's chest. Dian Keto crumbled to the ground with one last word.

"Protect…protect…the powerful one." And with that he died.

"No!" screamed Sky.

"Sky, Sky, please come," pleaded a voice, "please, you must leave."

"No," Sky said, standing up, fire burning in her eyes. "I'm tired of running. Whether it means my death or not, I shall follow my Master's request. I shall protect the powerful one."

"Sky, no," Nova pleaded, his eyes full of tears.

"Leave," Sky shouted, "Leave, now!"

"No, Sky," Nova said, "I won't leave you!"

"Nova!" Sky shouted over the howling wind, "You must take the powerful one from here. Nova, you must!"

"Sky!" Nova shouted back. "Come on Sky! Come with us!"

"No!" Sky said, her eyes full of anger. "I have to protect you. They shall attack us if I go. Leave, Nova, now!"

"But Sky!" Nova shouted, "I love you, I can't lose you."

Sky turned to face Nova, her eyes full of tears.

"I love you too, Nova Meranka," Sky cried, "with all my heart. Please know, I shall always love you, no matter what happens, I shall always love you."

Nova nodded at Sky, his eyes full of tears and dragged the powerful one aboard his Jedi star fighter.

"You can't just leave her!" the powerful one exclaimed.

"If it is what she wants," Nova said, his eyes still full of tears, "I shall let her."

"Nova, no!" the powerful one cried as the ship flew off. Nova took one last look at his eternal love, as he flew off.

Sky smiled as she saw the ship fly away and she cried slightly before facing the darkness that had taken her Master's life.

"You shall not get my life," Sky said.

"That's what you think," the man replied. Sky looked at his face. It was the man she had apparently killed. He was alive!

"I thought I killed you," Sky said angrily.

"Once again, that's what you think," the man replied, giving her an evil grin.

"This time I shall kill you," Sky cried angrily.

"We shall see, young one," the man laughed, "Now draw your weapon!"