Open or Closed
Allie Helms
Chapter Eleven
Humanity
Killing sprees and rebirth all the comfort of home and hearth. The sword burns in my hand fate fulfilling its devilish plans.
We came back to the Lars homestead, and Anakin went off by himself to the garage. I made him something to eat, and brought it to him. "Anakin?" I whispered.
"The breaker broke," he said.
I went over to him, and wrapped my arms around his waste, "Anakin, I know what you're going through. Talk to me. Let me help."
"Why did she have to die?" he asked.
I turned him around to face me. His eyes were brimmed with tears, and those tears were filled with sorrow. I wanted to kiss all the pain away for him, but I couldn't, "Annie, she was complete. She died peacefully. Don't be haunted by the memories you have of her, do not live with them as curses, but as gifts that she left for you. Remember her as the mother you knew, but don't remember her of the beaten woman you tried to save. Fate made this happen, and for a good reason. Do not weep for those whose time has come."
"I'll try," he said.
I cupped his cheek with my hand, "Do or do not there is no such thing as try."
"Where did you learn that?' he asked.
"A wise Jedi Master named Yoda," I said.
"Not that, the stuff about dying and the memories people leave behind," he corrected.
I smiled a small smile, "You know my friend that died in the crash? Well, her name was Helena and before she died she told me to not throw a funeral, but a celebration because she was going to die peacefully."
"But I killed them," he said collapsing to the ground.
I went and sat beside him and started to wipe away his tears, "You were angry and frustrated. You're only human."
"I'm a Jedi I know I'm better then this," he said looking at me.
"Oh! And you think the Jedi don't have normal feelings do you? Well, I've got news for you they do, and they deal. I have human emotions, and I deal with it, maybe not in the best ways, but I do deal. But we all deal with them in different ways. Remember that," I explained.
"Will you sing a song for her?" he asked.
I nodded, "Sure."
Lay down
You're sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
Dream of the ones who came before
They are calling from across the distant shores
Why do you weep?
What are these tears across your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come
To carry you home
And all will turn to silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say
We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come
To carry you home
And all will turn to silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the west.
I finished, and Anakin had stopped crying. "I love you," he said looking into my eyes.
I looked back into his, "I love you too. More than you can know."
"Oh! I have a clue. Probably about the same way I am feeling right now," he said.
"Maybe. Let's see do you feel like your heart jumped into your throat and then into your stomach then all the way down to your toes?" I asked.
"More than you know," he said.
I smiled and moved a little towards him, and our lips brushed each other's. Then his tongue asked for entrance, and I let it in. Our tongues were in battle, but not of war, but of love. It was a wonderful feeling. Then he pulled away. "Why do you still love me after all I've done?" he asked.
"Because I know most of all that people need to be loved when they least deserve it because that is when they need it most," I said continuing our kiss.
After Owen dug the grave and buried Shmi we all went out and said things in remembrance. "You were the best partner a man could ever have," Cleigg said finishing up his comment.
I then started to say something. "Shmi I didn't know you very well, but I know that if I did you were probably a wise, and patient woman, full of spirit, and kindness. I wish I could have known you. Rest in peace Shmi Skywalker," I said bowing my head.
Just then Anakin walked forward, "I know that you died peacefully and completely, but I miss you so much. I didn't have the strength to save you, and I promise that I will have the power to save people from dying. I miss you mom." He got up from his knees, and walked over to me, and kissed me on the forehead.
Just then we heard little tiny beeps and whistles behind us. "Artoo, what are you doing out here?" Padme asked.
Threepio turned towards us, "He said he is receiving a message from an Obi-Wan Kenobi. Does that name mean anything to you Master Anakin?"
"We have to go," I said running to the ship. When we reached the ship we saw a little holographic Obi wan standing on a pedestal.
"Retransmit this message to the Jedi Council," he spoke.
Padme went over and pushed a button on the panel. "I have tracked down the bounty hunter Jango Fett to the droid foundries on Geonosis. The Trade Federation is to take delivery of a droid army here and it is clear that Viceroy Gunray is behind the assassination attempts on Senator Amidala. The Commerce Guilds and Corporate Alliance have both pledged their armies to Count Dooku and are forming a . . . Wait! Wait!" Obi wan ignited his lightsaber, and started to block blasts coming from droids. He then went out of focus on the hologram, and Mace Windu took his place.
"Anakin November, we will deal with Count Dooku. The most important thing for you is to stay where you are. Protect the Senator at all costs. That is your first priority," he said looking at us.
"Yes master," I said bowing.
The hologram then cut off, and Padme just looked at us, "They'll never get there in time to save him."
"I know," I said cutting her off. "That's why we are going."
"We can't do that you heard what Master Windu said. He said to stay here, and that's what we are going to do," he said strictly.
I glared at him, "No, you're forgetting something Anakin. I out rank you. So, we are doing as I say. Padme set the course. Anakin take up steerage. We're going to save Obi wan, or die fighting."
Anakin just gave me a sly smile, and I didn't think anything of it.
The droids just buckled in with a worried look on their mechanical faces.
I was now dressed in a black jump suit with a hole on the stomach, and hole on the upper back. I had my lightsabers clipped to my belt, and my black boots were nice and shiny.
"See those columns of steam straight ahead? They're exhaust vents of some type," Padme said pointing over to the steam.
"That's the exhaust from the droid factory," I said.
Anakin just looked over his shoulder," How do you know that?"
"I just do now land," I said. He smiled and did so.
Padme got up and draped her sweater over he shoulders, "Look, whatever happens out their, follow my lead. I'm not interested in getting into a war here. As a member of the Senate, maybe I can find a diplomatic solution to this mess."
"You can try, but I doubt it. They're looking for war, I don't think even ten thousand senators could clear this mess up. No offence," I said.
She turned around and looked at me, "Since when did you know what's diplomatic and what's not."
"Listen, sweetheart I know more than you do about your own Senate. So, I think we will follow my advice from now on," I said putting a finger in her face.
She gave me a glare, "Over my dead body."
"That can be arranged," I said reaching for my weapons.
"Hey! What has gotten into you two? We are here to save Obi wan, remember? Just calm down," Anakin said.
"You're right Anakin. Sorry Padme, I didn't mean anything," I said.
She smiled, "Neither did I. Friends?" I nodded and we hugged each other.
"Let's go," I said. With that we walked out onto the hard surface of Geonosis. We walked through the steam from the columns and came upon a doorway. "You ready?" I asked. They nodded, and we went in.
It was dark and smelt of dirt. We kept walking, and then we heard small movement of wings. "Wait," Anakin said. We turned around, and saw termite like creatures running towards us. I ignited my lightsabers and cut one of them in half. I sliced through them easily, and the sound of my weapon upon the skin of the animals pleased me. I was in the war zone and nobody could take me out of it. After most of them were eliminated we ran towards the door. I grabbed onto the top of the door, and onto Padme's arm as the landing retracted. Padme's arm slipped from my grip, and she fell to the conveyer belt below.
I was about to jump down when Anakin grabbed me, "I'll be fine. I'm a Jedi remember."
He nodded, and I jumped down. The mechanical arms of the factory worked around me as I traveled down the conveyer belt. I felt something behind me move, and I knew those bug creatures were at me again. I glanced back and saw him almost to my back with a gun. I quickly ignited my lightsabers, and turned around. I put my swords at his throat, "I don't think so buggy." I quickly chopped his head off. I quickly ran down the belt dodging the blasts from the bugs, and force pushing them out of my way. One came up behind me, and I reached with my hand and choked him with the force. I then saw Artoo flying through the air, "Hey Artoo come get me."
He beeped at me, "Okay never mind. I met you there." I quickly force jumped down to were Artoo landed. "Hey buddy let's get her out of there," I said putting my hand on his dome.
My breath was short, and my heartbeat was racing. I saw the bucket she was in drop, and I forced jumped down to her. As I did those bug people were at it again. They held her at gunpoint, and I quickly put my lightsabers into a secret hiding place in my jumpsuit. I loved this clothing.
We were taken capture, and Anakin, Padme, and I was walking down a hallway. We entered a circular room, and Count Dooku was sitting at the circular table in the middle of the room. "Ah! Senator Amidala, Jedi Skywalker, and who is this Lady Jedi November, what a pleasure," he said smirking.
"Dooku your plan will not work. I know what the secret is," I said looking him strait in the eyes. My hate was full blown for this guy, and he knew it.
He just laughed, "You very brave but very stupid to say such things to my master."
"He deserved it," I said.
"Rose, what is he talking about?" Anakin asked.
I looked up at him and shook my head, "Oh! Can't tell your little boyfriend can you? I thought so."
"You son of a bitch," I said fighting my retrains.
He clicked his tongue, "Somebody has a tongue. You should mind your manners in such a presence."
"What presence? All I see is a lowly coward that wouldn't fight me if he wanted to. I think he is scared I'd beat his ass. What do you think lowly coward?" I asked him.
He looked at me disgusted, "Take them away."
As they were pulling me back to the entrance of the room I shouted, "Thought so."
A/N: Hey y'all. I hope you like it very much! Love to all my reviewers. Anyway, there will be a sequel, and I think that there will be two or three more chapters after this. So have fun with this. By the way I updated all my chapters so the are corrected and stuff. Have fun.