A/N: Hello,

My name is Katia, and my friend Cassi and I collaborated on this story. It is the second book in the Darth Maleficent series. We decided that we couldn't just end it at "Return of the Padawan."

Thank You Cassi! You are the BEST FRIEND EVER and an AWESOME writer!

Without any further ado, Chapter Eight! again, I want to thank Cassi (Casscat) for her wonderful contributions!

Adeline struggled against her bonds, trying- without success- to break free. Maleficent looked rather amused by the whole thing.

"You won't get free, my dear." He hissed, "Not unless you want your sister dead... oh wait, that will happen anyway."

Adeline growled at him. "No. You're wrong. It will be Ahsoka, Sadira, and I who get away, and you who die, Maleficent!"

He chuckled, patting her hand. "You are quite stubborn, my dear."

She bit him.

"OWWWW!" Maleficent yelled. "GET HER OFF ME!"

Ahsoka was snickering loudly from across the room. "Take that, stupid!" She yelled, breaking the chain she was hung from out of the wall. She took possession of her lightsaber with the Force, slicing Adeline free of her bonds. Maleficent and his guards were taken by surprise, but there was a noise coming from the other room, one that Adeline recognized. It was the call of a Nubian swan, and it was something that she had taught her sister, Sadira.

"Ahsoka! Get Sadira! I'll hold off Maleficent!"

The Togruta obeyed, remembering Adeline's incredible fighting style. Only she was a match for Maleficent's evil power. "All right!" She yelled, running for Sadira's prison.

Obi-Wan and Kalen were running along the passages when they heard Ahsoka yelling, the hum of lightsabers clashing, and the unmistakible noise of a Nubian swan call. "Come on!" Kalen yelled, igniting his blue lightsaber and running towards the noise.

Obi-Wan followed, his lightsaber coming out as well. The two Jedi were met with a frightening sight. Adeline Nirvana was dueling Darth Maleficent, and Ahsoka was deflecting blaster bolts from several guards as a small Nubian Angel sagged weakly at the young Knight's feet. Obi-Wan called, "Sadira, run!" The little girl ran as best as she could, running straight into Obi-Wan's arms. She sagged, putting all her weight on the Jedi Master, and began to cry.

Maleficent grinned evilly and leaped away from Adeline, engaging Obi-Wan while Kalen ran to help Ahsoka. Sadira ran to hide. The Sith threw Obi-Wan against the wall with the Force. He fell to the ground, breathing hard, blood spilling onto the floor.

Kalen turned and jumped at Maleficent, stopping the Sith from getting any closer to Obi-Wan. At least, until the Sith quickly disarmed him. Eyes wide, Kalen ducked the next swing, moving forward and trying to force his lightsaber from his hand. Maleficent just threw him back as well, but he wasn't quite as hurt as Obi-Wan.

Adeline turned to fight the Sith and would've if two guards hadn't been holding Sadira with a knife to her throat. Maleficent grinned, "Fight, my dear, I dare you. Risk your sister's life!"

Adeline looked at Sadira, who's voice whispered in her head, "Addie, I am not afraid to die, if it means that the galaxy will become a better place. Fight him, Addie. Goodbye, and may the Force be with you."

The young woman gulped, thinking back, "May the Force be with you too, little sister." Then, she sprung, clashing her lightsaber with Darth Maleficent. Sadira leaped as well, but one of the guards struck her down, and she lay there, still as death. Ahsoka ran over and finished the guards off, swooping up Sadira in her arms. The Togruta Jedi Knight took her to where Obi-Wan and Kalen were laying, and pulled out her first-aid kit. Adeline dueled, her blade flashing faster and faster, until they were just a blur of light.

"You...will...never...survive this!" Darth Maleficent howled.

Adeline twisted nimbly, moving out of the way of his deadly red blade. "I don't think so, Sith. One of us has to die, and it's not going to be me!" She leaped over him, green eyes flashing, and with a flick of her wrist, took off his hand. He howled in pain, and ran for the exit.

Adeline was prepared to run after him and kill him right then, but Ahsoka's voice called out. "Aunt Adeline! I need your help! They're going to die!"

The young Angel ran over, deactivating her lightsaber and clipping it to her task belt. She knelt by Sadira, who had several fresh wounds and many old ones. "Oh, Sadira, don't die, please!" Adeline whispered, kissing her sister's forehead.

Kalen moved slightly, groaning. "I'm not hurt," He wheezed. "But they are."

Ahsoka shot him a look. "Padawan Thul, you're not helping!" He was silent after that.

Sadira's eyes flickered. "A-Addie?" She whispered.

"Oh, Sadira, I'll get you out of here, I promise!" The young Angel murmured, cradling her sister.

Ahsoka gently tapped Adeline on the shoulder. "Aunt Adeline, Master Kenobi is gravely injured. He may not survive, and I need your help to save him!"

Adeline knelt by Obi-Wan. "Oh, Obi, please live, for me!" she murmured. "Anyway, you owe me. You said that you'd make out with me when you're better, and I hope you intend to keep that promise!"

He didn't stir. She began to cry. "Oh, Obi-Wan, I deeply, truly love you! Please don't die!" There was no reply, and Ahsoka put her arm around Adeline, trying to comfort the Angel.

"Please, Obi-Wan!" She sobbed.

Kalen closed his eyes, "He's fading."

Ahsoka elbowed him, "Shut up! You're not helping."

"Watch yourself," He retorted, angry.

Sadira opened her eyes and reached out to the Jedi Master, managing to grab his hand. Kalen shook his head, "Come on, don't die, Master Kenobi. Don't give up."

Adeline was sobbing frantically now and had covered her eyes. Suddenly, Obi-Wan gasped in air; started coughing. Kalen was the only to see this as the girls were sobbing too hard to hear at first.

"Obi!" Adeline threw her arms around him.

Not quite realizing the situation, Obi-Wan looked at Kalen, utterly confused. Kalen shrugged and mouthed, "Go along with it." Obi-Wan wrapped his arms around her.

"I thought you were dying." Addie said through her tears.

"Um..." Obi-Wan was at a complete loss as to what to say.

"Shh," She murmured, kissing him on the cheek, "We need to get out of here."

He nodded. "How are we going to pull that off?"

She smiled. "Ahsoka, can you carry Sadira?"

The young Knight nodded. "Sure, Aunt Adeline."

Adeline looked over a a groggy Kalen. "Can you help me carry Obi-Wan?" She asked. He nodded. She smiled sneakily. "Well, I have a plan..."

...

Everyone at Jabba's palace were surprised when a Lambda-class Imperial shuttle flew overhead. Inside, Ahsoka Tano was piloting, while Adeline Nirvana and Kalen Thul tended Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sadira Nirvana. Ahsoka looked out the window as they flew over, yelling, "Ha ha, beat ya, suckers!"

Adeline turned around. "Ahsoka, that's not nice!" She scolded.

The Togruta sighed. "I know." She replied. Then, perking up, she became good old Snips again. "But I don't care!" The girl proclaimed happily.

Adeline laughed. "Don't forget the coordinates, Ahsoka."

The girl sighed. "You practically beat them into my memory with a stick, Aunt Adeline! Give me a break!"