1Author's Notes: Finally got to work on this. God, how things can fill up on you. Anyway, after this I have a scholarship essay due, so I won't be able to work on chapter 17 till that's done. We're finally going to see Xin vs. Sonic. Enjoy.

Chapter 16: Duel of Fates 2 (why not? Lol)

Angel laid on the ground unconscience, Sonic and Xin had their sabers locked and glared at each other with death in their eyes. The suns were down, the skyway traffic was still going as it was becoming evening rush hour, and people in the near by buildings were standing at their windows seeing the dull glow of the green and crimson blades.

"At the least, Jedi, you and Angel will be together soon..." Xin used his free hand to take off his dark cloak; exposing his near paled skin, no older than mid-twenties, and burning yellow eyes. He had short brown hair with a natural look to it.

"We'll just have to see will we?"

Xin pulled back and made the first swing. Their duel to the death has started. Xin and Sonic were swinging at each other endlessly using the best of there knowledge. Xin had the upper hand, his knowledge in saber dueling as well as the power of the dark side, was proving too much for Sonic. He was backing to the edge of the roof, blocking and dodging, unable to counter. When Xin thought he had him, Sonic made a flip jump directly behind himself onto a speeder that passed by. Xin jumped onto another that was behind it. The drivers of both were freaking out; they moved all over the skyway almost causing the fighters to fall off until maintaining control. Speeders flew all over, and after some time, Sonic jumped onto another that went under the one he was on. Xin was getting frustrated; he mustered up his strength and jumped over joining him.

"There's no running in this fight, Jedi."

As the driver tried watching both the skyway and the people occupying his hood, they continued fighting. This continued for two minutes, then Sonic found his opening and kicked Xin off the ship; he then jumped down following him. In mid-air, they still fought. Falling and tumbling between ships and speeders, they swung and kicked at each other. They continued to fall until they both force pushed themselves from each other, landing feet first on the side of buildings directly across from each other. They lunged forward at the same time, connecting sabers and grabbing each others free arms, continuing to fall. They fell for miles until another speeder came under them and saved them. The driver discovered his mistake when they stood up and continued fighting. The sabers just miss grazing the top of his head. He quickly swerved to a roof top and Sonic jumped to it followed by Xin.

"It's over Jedi. No matter where you run...I'll still be there."

"Who says I'm running?"

Both were panting, and sweat dripped from their faces. The fight was taking a toll on both; they each know it had to either end here, or they'll both fall to exhaustion. Xin charged swinging high, Sonic blocked and countered with a low swing to his legs. Their sabers locked and they stared at each other glaring.

"Face Jedi, you and Angel can never be. Killing me will only make her a Sith lord. She'll have duties to uphold."

"You're wrong. She'll be free when you're dead..." Sonic was beginning to grow more angry at him.

Xin smiled feeling the anger in him rise, "She'll have to hunt you down, finish what I started."

Sonic began shaking slightly, "Shut up..."

"It'll never be."

"Shut up!"

Xin brought the saber up and swung down. They locked sabers with Xin staring down at him, "No matter how much you want it to happen, she will hate you!"

Sonic couldn't hear anymore. The anger turned to hatred, "I said...SHUT UP!" Lighting flew from his finger tips and Xin was lifted up into the air.

Instead of yelling in pain, all he did was laugh. He laughed an evil laugh as he looked down at him, "You'll see for yourself, Jedi!"

Sonic's lighting intensified, and Xin was thrown back off the roof and fell to his death on the streets far below. He went over to the railing and looked down; he was breathing heavy but felt no remorse for what he did. Angel came off an air taxi to see him standing at the railing and right then, she knew what happened.

"So...Sonic?"

He turned and smiled seeing her. He ran over hugging her and she hugged him back but pushed him away the same instant, "Where's Xin?"

Sonic held her chin looking into her eyes, "He's dead now. You don't have to worry anymore."

She backed away acting as if she didn't believe it.

"Angel, don't you understand? You're free now. We're free...we can live together."

She shook her head, "No Sonic...I...I can't. I'm a Sith lord now. I have responsibilities..."

"But Angel," he turned around and walked back to the railing, "He's dead. You don't have to be a Sith lord. We're free to love each other."

"Sonic..." her saber flew to her hand and activated.

He turned, staring at her, "But..."

"No buts Sonic. You're a Jedi, I'm a Sith. It has to be this way...If you won't fight me, I'll just kill you," tears rolled down her cheek.

He continued to stare at her unable to believe what she was asking. Finally, he sighed and held up his saber, "So be it...Sith. I'll do what I must."

"I'm sorry..." she whispered under her breath, "my love..."

Authors Notes: Couldn't help myself. As I said, scholarship work will keep me from chapter 17 for a bit, but trust me guys, unless I plan other wise, 17 is the end of the story. Sonic defeated Xin but now he has to fight Angel, will love really overcome or is it all for nothing? You'll have to wait.