A/N: Thanks to all of you who took the time to review, and happy Thanksgiving! Sorry for taking so long to update, I hope that you guys enjoy this chappy. ; )

It seemed to become so clear to Obi-Wan as he thought of the woman he had been trying to forget for all of those years.

But he thought that she was dead! Siri had been chosen to go undercover in an attempt to stop the slave trader, Krayn. It was agreed that she would return within six months—but if she didn't return, then she would most likely be dead.

Six months came and went, and finally Obi-Wan sought permission from the council to find her; for he refused to believe that she was dead.

He searched and searched and found no sign of her…until word came to him that a Jedi Starfighter had been shot down, on Kessel, right about the time of the six month period.

Grieved to his soul, and heartbroken, Obi-Wan returned to Coruscant.

"Siri?" were the only words that Obi-Wan could utter at that moment.

Darth Pariah turned away from the controls, and looked him square in the eyes.

"It took a while for you to recognize me, when I knew you from the moment I saw you in Mustafar," she answered, somewhat calmly.

"Siri…I thought you was dead! Why did you not contact me—the Jedi? Why did you do this?"

Siri remained expressionless. "I never said anything about it being easy!"

"I never asked you that! How could you do something like this, and then turn around and betray everyone who ever loved you!"

Siri could definitely tell that Obi-Wan was hurt and angry; but she had had her reasons for doing what she had done. "You are in no position to talk to me of betrayal; lord Obsidian."

"I did this to save Anakin, so that he could be with his wife and children and have a chance at redemption! So yes, I can talk of betrayal, for I betrayed no one; if anything, I saved him!"

"I almost died that day," said Siri, turning back to the controls. "I should have died that day. But someone saved me—Palpatine; I do not know why he saved me, but he did and ever since then I have sworn my allegiance to him because whether you like it or not, I will forever be indebted to him."

For the first time, Obi-Wan was speechless; he was far too angry to speak. He just stared ahead as Siri prepared to land.

000

As Lady Pariah and Darth Obsidian prepared to land, another ship had just landed.

Sev'Rance Tann emerged from her ship with her lightsaber in her hand; she had also been sent by the emperor—her new master—to take part in the kidnapping, for apparently, he didn't have much faith in Obi-Wan just as yet.

Her red eyes scanned the familiar area; she had been the one who had discovered Anakin and Padme's hideout; a small smile spread across her lips as she thought of completing her mission.

000

Siri and Obi-Wan made their way through the grassy area; they could see Anakin and Padme's secret house in the near distance.

Obi-Wan had not spoken a word to Siri as they walked through the beautiful grass.

As he walked, Obi-Wan felt as though he was sinking further and further into the abyss; he couldn't believe what he was being forced to do. Surely, Palpatine had to have some form of doubt about Obi-Wan successfully completing the mission. But now was not the time to try to figure out what Palpatine was thinking, right now Obi-Wan had to concentrate on the mission that lay ahead of him—for they had now reached the house.

He watched as Siri placed a circular device on one of the windows; after waiting for a few seconds, the window slid down noiselessly. Darth Pariah/Siri showed no emotion as she climbed through, she motioned with her hand for Obi-Wan to follow her. He obeyed.

Once inside, Lady Pariah began to navigate her way to the babies' room. She did a very good job; especially since the house was all but pitch black.

The closer they got to Luke and Leia's room, the worse Obi-Wan began to feel. He had become a Sith so that Anakin and Padme could live their lives peacefully and happily; now he was doing the very thing that he was trying to prevent. Perhaps Siri was right; perhaps he was in no position to speak against betrayal…but he had every intention of changing that.

He stopped midway. "I cannot do this, Siri; and if you still have a Jedi bone left in your body, you will also turn and leave."

Siri turned around to face him. "Didn't you hear what I told you? I'm indebted to Palpatine; I must fulfill this mission—and you will also. You cannot become a Sith and expect to live a quiet life in exile; that is not who we are."

"Believe me…I know who you are. I cannot do this; I refuse to betray Anakin. Come with me, Siri; it is not too late for you, no matter how far away redemption seems…please come with me, and we can seek it together."

Siri stared at him speechlessly; and then her eyes widened as she saw an approaching shadow coming from behind.

Obi-Wan saw her expression change and turned around a moment too late, for he was hit on the head with a hard object. He fell to the ground and lay there motionless.

Sev'Rance emerged from the shadows. And when she saw the look on Siri's face she sighed. "No; he isn't dead. I'll take him back to the ship—get the twins," she hissed.

Siri stood motionless for a few moments as she watched Sev'Rance Tann drag him by the arms.

Once they turned a corner, and were out of her sight, Siri continued towards the twins' room.

Once inside, placed the same device on the window, before quickly, quietly, and gently picking up the sleeping babies; but she was forced to put the back down when she heard footstep, and soon saw a blue lightsaber gleaming in the dark.