A/N: Thank you all soo much for all the reviews! They mean lots! And sorry for another short chapter, but it, once again, is a transition chapter.In the next chapter, it will be really long, because it will be Luke's little battle, Anakin's little battle, and then their little battles combined. So look forwards to lots of fighting in the next chapter! In the mean time enjoy this chapter, and please review! Thxs!

Chapter 20

Luke was flying through space at light speed, praying that he would get to Anakin and Janira in time. After he had gone into the Jedi Temple and spoken with the council, he knew all that he needed to know. For being a group of ghosts from another lifetime, the old Jedi Master's were pretty intelligent. Actually, without the use of their knowledge, Luke would never have been able to locate Anakin, let alone help him. He remembered his conversation with the council clearly, just as well as he remembered their exactness, their preciseness, of getting to the point and sending Luke off to save Anakin and Janira.

He replayed the thoughts in his mind – the warming face of Obi-Wan, the thoughtful one of Yoda, the somewhat harsh, but noble face of Mace Windu, and the other, more concealed Jedi faces of ones long gone. These people, these ghosts, were the real Jedi council, the one that truly helped Luke when he needed it. The others, the mortals, were just a decoy, and a decoy that turned out to be needed greatly. That was how Leia was reached, how she was kidnapped, and it was also how the other 6 council members were killed.

Truthfully, Luke was just too deeply relieved at the time to know that Leia was safe to really care about the lost lives. But now that he thought about it, it pained him to know that it was his fault for their deaths, for the real council was immortal. At the time, however, Luke felt too close to the old Jedi to even let them be introduced to danger. Once receiving their help and their guidance, he was too afraid to lose it. Now he saw just how foolish he had been and was ready to prove his worthiness of being a Jedi to them and to himself.

As he neared his destination, he could begin to feel Anakin's force presence and Janira's. Also, just as he feared, he could feel Larveus' signature, his cloud of darkness protruding out, slightly frightening Luke. He had not realized before just how powerful this Dark Lord really was. Yes, he knew he was untouchable to the mortal hand, but Larveus was also wrapped tightly around the dark side and he appeared to be well trained in the dark arts.

Another thing that frightened Luke was the force signature of his father. It was a glowing light, yes, but slowly it was becoming cloudy, seeming to be affected by the darkness of Larveus. Luke had been warned of this, but it still surprised him nonetheless. This was the proof that Luke needed to once and for all convince himself that Anakin truly needed his help. Luke would never forgive himself if he lost his father once again to the dark side, for he knew that he could help him; if he could just get there on time.

Janira, on the other hand, seemed to be faring well. He was somewhat concerned about he at first, but the council had assured him that she would be fine; his trust in her had been well placed. Luke, too, had been skeptical of his plan at first for he was not certain if she would be able to handle it, going in as a spy for Larveus. He would have been devastated if his Padawan had succumbed to the dark side, like his father had, and he never would have been able to forgive himself. But here she was, her signature flowing a pure light, not a hint of darkness in her. Despite himself, Luke couldn't help but smile. For once in his life, he had done well and had actually achieved the creation of another Jedi, one like him.

The feeling was joyous while it lasted, but Luke still knew that he had a job to do, for another Jedi was in deep trouble. But not just of falling to the dark side, but also of his life. Luke could feel that there was a battle going on, and his father was not faring too well.

Determination written all over his face, Luke saw the Dark Lord's ship come into view, and prepared himself for the space battle that he would have to endure in order to reach his father on time.

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