This is a completely AU fanfiction of Star Wars, using some of their characters, and some of mine. I am just pretty much pretending the whole "New Order" series doesn't exsist, while I am still using the characters in them, the storyline doesn't quite go the same. I do not own anyone except for Aaralyn Duskshade and Darth Shanker/Corban Spectral.
"I knew from the start I didn't like you" Ben Skywalker's rancid voice rang out, as he swung his lightsaber down at Aaralyn. She stumbled out of the way, barely blocking it.
"Ben! What are you doing?" Aaralyn cried out, her face hot with tears as she held up her lightsaber.
"Why did you do this? You have ruined everything!" Ben yelled, going in for another hit, which Aaralyn blocked quickly.
"What did I do? Tell me what happened!" Aaralyn shouted, backing up.
"I have to destroy you." Ben said, a saddened expression coming to his face. Aaralyn glanced beyond him during his hesitation. She saw a mournful looking Luke, Leia, and Han. Why are they just standing there? They should help me! Aaralyn thought, tears spilling down her face.
"Do it." A sinister voice called out. Aaralyn glanced to her side to see who owned the voice. A man in black clothing, with his cloak's hood covering his face. All she could see were his bright, slightly brownish, sith eyes shining from the darkness.
"Who are you?" She breathed. But Ben's lightsaber's hum made her turn back into his direction.
"I'm sorry." Ben whispered, as he brought his lightsaber down on her.
Aaralyn bolted up in her bed. She was sweaty all over, and her heart was racing. What happened? Where am I? She thought frantically. She glanced around the room, and realized she was in her guest room at the temple. After a few moments of taking calming breaths, she realized what she had just seen was a dream.
"It was so real." She whispered to herself. She layed back down, scrunching up in a ball. It was difficult falling back to sleep, she was afraid she would dream again. So she simply stayed up all night, practicing moving things with the force.
"I am beginning to worry about her. She already has put doubt in her head about what she can do, which is slowly putting her into a depressed mood. Having this depressed mood opens up doors for fear, jealousy, anger, smite, and hatred." Anakin Skywalker told his son as they paced down the large hallway at the temple.
"I have sensed this. I was slightly worried about this when I gave her the right to train to become a Jedi." Luke responded.
"I think if we keep up with her, constantly showing her how important searching her feelings are, then everything should turn out well. If we keep persisting the traits of the Dark Side, I think she will soon realize that she already has most of them." Anakin said. Luke nodded.
"I agree. But if she still is having these urges for power, and these qualities hidden within her by the time the boys come for their master titles, then she will have her Jedi priveledges revoked." Luke said.
"That gives her two weeks. Very understandable." Anakin said.
"What's wrong?" Anakin asked as Aaralyn left her room to greet him in the hallway.
"Nothing, why do you ask?" Aaralyn asked, forcing a smile.
"I just thought I sensed something." Anakin said, frowning. I wish she could be honest with me.
Aaralyn sighed. "Sorry, I just had a scary dream. But it really isn't anything to worry about. I promise I will try to be more honest from now on." Aaralyn said, smiling geuninely. Anakin smiled back, and grabbed her hand.
"There is no trying with Jedi's! Just doing it or not doing it!" Paron exclaimed, popping out of her room, startling the two. They let go of hands quickly.
"Yoda taught Grandpa that a loooooong time ago." Ben said, grinning. He was hoping they would be more respectful to him and Paron today.
"Yeah, back when they used oil pastels for photographs." Anakin joked. Ben smiled. Same old Anakin. Paron and Aaralyn laughed.
"What should we do today?" Ben asked, yawning.
"I thought it would be fun if we went to the Skywalker history temple! Its so neat there!" Paron exclaimed.
"The what?" Aaralyn asked, smiling.
"Its a dedication temple to all the Skywalker's, seeing as one of them was the chosen one, and the other defeated the largest threat to the Jedi's." Anakin said sheepishly.
"Are you in it?" Aaralyn asked, nudging him.
"Yeah, I came from the Skywalker line of history, didn't I?" Anakin said, nudging her back. Paron and Ben exchanged quick looks.
"So, lets head down there!" Ben said. The four of them hopped on an elevator, which took them to the basement level.
"This is so neat." Paron mumbled, looking at the lightsaber that was in a case for display. "It is the one that Anakin Skywalker used as a child." She read from the information podium. The four of them had sort of split up in the large room, looking at different exhibits. Aaralyn couldn't leave one exhibit. It just was so nice. It showed a large book in a case. Inside the book, was a wedding certificate, signed by Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. There was also an old, wrinkled up photograph of the two sharing their first kiss and husband and wife.
"Neat, isn't it?" Anakin's voice softly said from behind her. She glanced up to see him towering behind her, his hands on her shoulders.
"It's so beautiful." Aaralyn said, smiling. "Where is that?" She asked.
"Naboo. From what Grandpa said, they snuck away from the other Jedi. He knew it was against the code back then for a Jedi to marry, so he had to be secretive about it. They didn't tell anyone, but Obi-Wan knew." Anakin explained.
"Why did they do it if they knew it was a Jedi law not to get married?" Aaralyn asked.
"Because they loved each other." Anakin simply answered, moving on to the next exhibit. Aaralyn smiled and moved on to a different one as well. The next exhibit made her step back in shock. It was a larger one, containing a black Jedi suit, a black cloak, a red lightsaber, and the Darth Vader helmet. They really put everything in here, good or bad. Aaralyn thought, slightly shocked. She took a few steps closer. There was another book in a case. As she got closer, she realized it was a list of deaths caused by Darth Vader. She read with horror, page after page, as the numbers kept sky-rocketing. She moved to the case right next to it. This one was a journal it seemed, written by Obi-Wan Kenobi. She began reading.
"Anakin is such an energetic child. I really hope Qui-Gon was right about him. I hope I am doing well as a Jedi Master..." The first page began. Aaralyn flipped through a few pages, and began reading again.
"Anakin is infatuated with Senator Amidala. I have told him to lessen his obsession with her, and to focus on his trainings. He has become less of a listener. Anything I say, he shoots down without a reason. I became worried when he left without answer to Tatooine, his home planet. I soon realized he was in search for his mother. I wasn't too pleased to hear Padme went as well. All I know, is when I found the two of them, imprisoned, he wasn't the same. He had more anger in his heart, and didn't seem to have much love left for anybody. He became cold to me, and didn't look up to me as a brother anymore..." It kept on. Aaralyn kept shuffling through pages, her facial expression saddening as she read.
"Anakin is going to the Chancellor for advice. I have warned him; the Chancellor is not trust-worthy. Anakin comes back from him everytime, with more anger towards the Jedi council for not trusting him. Just what is the Chancellor teaching him? I sensed something.. a few years ago, right after Anakin and Padme returned from an unknown mission. He was hiding something from me, but I of course, found out. He married Padme, and went against the Jedi code. I was shocked. The Chancellor is now telling Anakin lies, for some very odd reason. Anakin is gaining too much fear. He has a hardened heart, and all I feel from him is hatred towards me. I returned from a long mission... and my spirits dropped. Anakin.. he.. he killed younglings.. destroyed the Jedi temple.. and many, many good Jedi's were murdered instantly. The Chancellor.. he is the new evil force, Darth Siddeous. And Anakin joined him! Why, Anakin, why would you do that? Only Yoda and myself are left from the Jedi council. I must take action immediatly. I found Padme, who wouldn't believe that Anakin has gone to the Dark Side. She is pregnant, with his child. So, I sneak on her ship, and she goes to meet him. I came off the ship in horror. Anakin was force choking his wife. Me and him had a long, hard battle. But I had to stop him. I failed. He died there. I took Padme to the hospital. She gave birth to twins, and they were seperated. She then died. I never felt so much hatred in a person than I had the day I had thought I destroyed Anakin. Little to my knowledge, the Emporer revived him. I know I will meet him one day again, but until then, I will remain a hermit on this sandy planet, Tatooine, watching over Luke, his son."
Aaralyn closed the book. That was the last entry. A lot of the things he said Anakin was feeling.. that is what I am feeling now... Aaralyn thought, biting her lip. Am I having Dark Side motives? I will change.. immediatly. Aaralyn thought.
"Aaralyn! What are you doing in the Sith portion of the history temple?" Ben asked, walking over. He gave her an accusing look. She glanced up, just now realizing is was clearly marked "Sith".
"Oh, I didn't realize..." She began.
"I think you did realize. Get out of this section, NOW." Ben said sternly. Aaralyn hung her head.
"I swear I didn't know." She mumbled angrily, clenching her fists, and narrowing her eyes at the floor. Why is he accusing me? She thought, mean thoughts of him spurring up.
"Anger is the path to the Dark Side." He retorted. She glanced up at him.
"I know. I have only been told that a million times. How come you are so obsessive over me with that? I don't need you belittling me like your my Father." Aaralyn said, glaring at him.
"I'm trying to help you." Ben said sternly.
"Why? When your going to be the one who ends up.." Aaralyn trailed off. When you end up being the one who goes to the Dark Side. That's what I think my dreams mean. Aarlyn thought, worried.
"I'm going to be the one who ends up what?" Ben asked, taking a threatening step towards her.
"Ben.. leave me alone." She whispered. By now, Paron and Anakin had come over to see what was happening.
"You need to watch your step." Ben muttered, glaring.
"Was that a threat?" Anakin asked. He walked over and stood in front of Aaralyn, defending her.
"It was a warning." Ben said icily. The two cousins slowly began to pace around in a circle, slowly, as if ready to attack.
"You will regret doing it." Anakin snarled.
"I do not regret anything I do. A true Jedi never regrets." Ben said, smirking. Anakin narrowed his eyes. He grasped his lightsaber.
"Stop it! Stop it now!" Paron yelled, jumping in between them before they lunged at each other's throats.
"Move Paron." Ben mumbled to her, not taking his eyes off of Anakin.
"No. You two need to stop this "showing each other up" contest you have had going on since you were kids. You two are seventeen years old, nearly an adult. You are applying for your Master titles within the next week, and you two are acting like a bunch of younglings!" Paron said, glaring at the two of them. They glanced at each other, and then to the upset Paron, and frightened Aaralyn, and hung their heads in shame.
"Sorry." They both muttered at the same time to Paron.
"Anakin.. you need to start focusing on the Jedi code. And Ben," She said, turning in his direction, "I don't know what clouded up your senses, but the second I came over here, I sensed Aaralyn was telling the truth that she didn't realize she stumbled into the sith section. So whatever is making your senses go a-wall.. I suggest you rid yourself of it and start acting responsible. Both of you need to start acting more responsible." Paron said angrily. She stormed off. Aaralyn glanced at the silent boys, and ran off after Paron.
"Sorry." Ben mumbled to Anakin.
"I'm sorry too. I don't want to fight you." Anakin said, glancing up at his cousin, his best friend. What was happening to them? They were slowly becoming enemies. Why! Anakin wondered in distress.
"I just was trying to look out for Aaralyn. She really is getting closer to the Dark Side. You need to help keep her on this side of the border." Ben said. Anakin glanced up at him, taking his gaze off of the floor. No she isn't. Your just lying so you look like the better person. Anakin heard himself say in his head, in a sneering voice.
"I will." Anakin said monotonously, walking away. Ben slowly followed.
A/n- This one is a shorter chappie, I know! I really wanted the Obi-Wan point of view journal in here. Although it seems pointless, it sort of shows what future chapters may or may not contain...Please review! Thank you very much for the reviews so far! And please mention this to friends possibly!