"I didn't expect to see you so soon! starduct." a voice echoed throughout the blue, crystal chamber, Sorin's blue eyes seaches for the voice she knows so well, she felt a sharp pain in her chest, as she remembers the laughter, the love, the tears they shared. She turns around slowly, her breath catching in her throat, the man standing before her was Anakin skywalker, he had a gentle smile on his handsome face, he looked the way he left all those years ago. His brown hair was a bit longer, his muscles leaner, his blue eyes sparkling with life, "it's really you..." she whispered, taking a step closer, her hand reaching out to touch his face, the skin so soft, so familiar. Anakin's hand reached out to cup her cheek, his thumb brushing against her lips, "I'm really here, Starduct." He studied her face, the years of pain, the heartbreak etched deep into her features, and his heart ached for her. "You've been here so long, haven't you?" he asked gently, taking her hand in his. "You've been waiting for me." It was more a statement than a question.

"I don't understand but you look the same, even after all these years," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Your eyes, your smile... everything. It's like you haven't aged at all." Tears began to well up in her eyes as she took another step closer, their bodies almost touching. "But I've missed you so much. I've felt so lost without you." She reached up and wiped away a tear that had escaped down her cheek. "I thought I'd never see you again."

Anakin pulled her into a hug, holding her tightly against his chest. He could feel her body shaking as she tried to control her emotions. "Shhh," he whispered into her ear. "It's okay, I'm here now. I'm not going anywhere." He kissed the top of her head, the soft curls tickling his nose. "I've missed you too, Starduct. So much."

They stood there for what felt like an eternity, their bodies pressed together, their hearts beating in sync. The blue light that filled the chamber seemed to intensify, as if it were reflecting the depth of their connection. Finally, Anakin broke the silence. "How long have I been gone?" he asked, his voice cracking.

"Almost twenty years," Sorin replied, her voice hoarse from grief. "You've been gone for so long, and I've spent every moment wishing you were back." She pulled away from him, her eyes searching his face for any sign of doubt or denial. "Why did you leave me, Anakin? Why did you become...?" Her voice trailed off, unable to finish the thought.

"I've turned to the dark side, I know..." Anakin said, his voice barely above a whisper, "but it's not what you think. I was so angry, so lost, I couldn't see anything else... I didn't know what else to do." He reached up, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. "I was selfish, I admit it. I should have stayed and fought for us, for our love. I should have found a way to be the man you deserved." His eyes filled with tears, and he took a deep breath before continuing. "I never meant for all this pain. For all the lives I've taken, the suffering I've caused... I never meant for you to be alone." she took a step back from him, the pain in his words too much to bear. "Anakin, you don't have to keep saying that," she said, her voice shaking. "We both made mistakes, we both have regrets. But that doesn't change the fact that I've loved you, and I always will. And I know you love me too, deep down." She reached out a hand, offering him a small smile. "We can find a way through this together, can't we?"

he let out a deep, sad chuckle. he feels utterly defeated, like a shadow of his former self. "I don't know, Starduct. I just... I don't know." he says, his voice cracking. "I've done so much damage, caused so much pain... I don't know how I can ever make it right." he looks away, unable to meet her gaze. "I've tried to find redemption, to make amends... but it's never enough. I can feel the weight of my actions pressing down on me, every second of every day. I just want to make things better, to undo the wrongs I've done... but I don't know how."Sorin steps closer, taking his hand in hers. "I know it's not easy, Anakin. I know it's going to take time. But we can face this together. We can find a way to heal, both you and I. And maybe, just maybe, we can find a way to make things right again. We can find a way to be together, the way we were meant to be." She squeezes his hand, her blue eyes filled with hope and determination. "We can do this, Anakin. Together."

Anakin's ears perked up at the sounds from above. he smile at the thought that she has so much to live for. back home she has people who love her, and his former padawan is nearby, "I thnk that is a good idea." he said. "You should go back home. Live your life. Find happiness, love. But if you ever need me... I'll be here." he smiled, holding her hand. "I'll always be here for you, Starduct." he leaned in, kissing her softly on the lips. "You are the love of my life, and nothing will ever change that." she closed her eyes softly, feel his words washing over her. "I love you, Anakin." she whispered back. "And I'll never forget you." she opened her eyes again to see him gone from her line of sight. "Anakin..." she whispered, feeling a sudden emptiness in her chest. But she knew what she had to do. She had to go back and live her life to the fullest. For him, for herself. And maybe, just maybe, they'd find each other again one day. With a deep breath, she turned and walked away from the place where they had shared their love and pain, towards the bright future that awaited her.