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Chapter 18

The Persecutor loomed over Coruscant; it's occupants discussing their next attack on the Republic. Larveus was holding a meeting with both Anakin and Janira, who were not paying any particular attention to what he was saying. Frankly, Anakin didn't care what Larveus was telling them; he was just trying to figure out a way to get out of this and go speak with his son. Janira, on the other hand, was not listening to her Master because she already knew what he was going to say; he had pulled her aside earlier to discuss this and their newest comrade. Larveus had told her his diabolical plan and how they were going to complete the destruction of the newly founded Republic. But Larveus had a part for Janira to play that would serve their plans and that would prove her loyalty. Janira was to watch the reactions of Anakin when Larveus unveiled his plans, since they mainly revolved around Luke. Hearing what she had to do had not surprised Janira, for it seemed that Larveus was getting rather predictable; a quality not fitting of a Sith. Perhaps Janira would have to take care of that... only to make the Sith stronger, of course. But it would be a necessary loss.

Drawing her attention back to the present, Janira looked over at Anakin, who was fidgeting with his mechanical hand. Janira knew that he was not listening, which was not a good thing if she wanted her, or rather Larveus', plan to work. Thinking of a way to get his attention back, she called out, "And what shall we do with Luke Skywalker?"

Larveus looked at her with shock apparent on his face, for this was not part of their plan. But seeing the look on Janira's face told him that it was necessary. Besides, he was just getting to the part of that certain Jedi, so he continued on without giving any sign of indifference.

"Ah yes. The young Skywalker," Larveus repeated as he looked at Janira. "We shall have to destroy him. He is too big of a threat. I have watched him grow into a very powerful Jedi, and we cannot, at any cost, let him live."

At first, Anakin's face held a look of shock and feelings of rage filled his body. How dare Larveus threaten his son! But as Anakin thought about it more, he realized that it might not be such a bad thing after all…

Masking his feelings and thoughts, Anakin spoke. "I agree, Master. My son has become very strong indeed, and he is certainly a big threat. I shall be willing to go and take care of him myself." Anakin paused as a smirk spread across his face. "Think of it as a way to prove my loyalty to you, my Master."

Larveus eyed Anakin carefully, trying to see through to his true intentions. But it seemed as though Skywalker was being completely sincere. Could it be that he actually wanted to kill his son? No, it was too impossible. And yet… Skywalker seemed to be telling the truth.

Perhaps, Larveus thought, I should just let him go. As he said, it would be a great way for him to prove his loyalty…

"Alright, Skywalker," agreed Larveus, "I shall permit you to go and destroy your son. But, I am also sending Janira with you, to ensure that you do not try anything. If she even suspects that you are up to something, she has the right to kill you. Do you understand?"

"Yes, My master," Anakin said simply.

"Good," said Larveus. "I shall prepare a shuttle for both of you and you shall be leaving in one hour. Until then, I suggest that you prepare for your battle."

With that, Larveus left the room, leaving Janira and Anakin alone together.

Both were silent for what seemed like forever. The level of uneasiness in the room was unbearable and yet it was growing by the second. Janira knew that Anakin must be mad at her, for she had betrayed both him and his son. Although she wished to speak with him, to perhaps persuade him into seeing that her way was the right way, she knew that he would never listen to her. To Janira's surprise, she didn't have to make any move at all, for Anakin then spoke.

"You know," he began, "I never once thought that you would be working against us. I mean, you always seemed to accuse me of doing bad things, of joining the Sith. And here you are, doing the exact same thing!" confronted Anakin. "Everything you did, are going to do, are contradicting everything you have said!"

Janira glared at Anakin. "And this is coming from you? The one who almost single handedly purged the Jedi? You are now a Sith legend, Anakin! Or should I call you Vader?" she asked menacingly.

Anakin rose abruptly from his seat, causing the chair to screech across the floor and then tumble over. "Don't you ever call me that!" he roared.

"Or what?" mocked Janira. "You're going to kill me with your anger? Then you'd just be becoming the very thing you swore to your son that you would never become." Janira shrugged her shoulders. "But I guess you have already sided with Larveus... so what's the point in holding on to the Jedi ways?"

Anakin frowned at Janira. "I will kill you someday, Janira. You can be sure of that."

"Are you threatening me?"

"Only if you feel threatened by a Jedi," replied Anakin darkly.

The Sith apprentice scoffed. "You're no Jedi. And you were never a very good one anyways," finished Janira as she was about to turn and leave the room.

But before she could leave, Anakin force pushed her, sending her flying across the room and crashing against a wall. Immediately after she landed, she pulled out her light saber and charged Anakin, who also had his light saber in hand.

Each ones fighting skills matched the others perfectly, but Anakin was still cleverer. Several timed he would trip her and send objects flying her way. Janira had to use every ounce of skill she had in order to keep herself alive. Anakin thrust his light saber in Janira's direction, but she parried it with difficult block. Raising his light saber over his head, Anakin brought it down on Janira, who also blocked it with a powerful blow. Soon, they were in a fierce saber lock. Eventually, Anakin won, his strength overcoming Janira, and he kicked her hard in the chest, causing her to once again go flying across the room, landing with a sickening thud on the ground.

Lowering his light saber, Anakin took a deep breath and headed over in Janira's direction to finish her off.

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