For a visual of this creature, it doesn't look like the mind flayer in season 3, think of it like a demogorgon mixed with a licker from resident evil. It walks and has the body structure of a person, not a monster, but LOOKS like a monster. I hope this makes sense (: and remember it has no eyes, just a semi-small round mouth where the slugs come through and possibly a tongue.... and no it's head does not open like a demogorgon does lol I'm trying to be a little original here 😅

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The Vent

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Anakin's POV
I nearly froze when I saw one of the most gruesome looking beings charging at me, but my survival instincts kicked in and I raised my hand — shoving it back against the far wall, before it fell to the ground with a loud insect-like screech.

I grabbed my lightsaber and watched as it slowly got up, but not facing my direction. It faced down a different hallway and moved its head around like it was trying to find something. And the second I ignited my lightsaber, its head snapped in my direction and it growled.

Me, it was looking for me, but it can't see me so it goes off of its other senses. Which will be beneficial for me, because now I understand its weakness.

As soon as it started rushing back in my direction, I turned my lightsaber off and jumped. I jumped high enough to grab ahold of one of the lights on the ceiling and hung there as I pulled my legs up, while looking down at the creature that stopped in the exact spot I was just in.

I waited as it walked forward before I slowly lowered myself down behind it, preparing for a surprise attack that I'm hoping is fatal. But who knows what this creature is capable of, which is the reason why I decided to take the stealth option.

The sound it made while looking for me was that of a clicking, and I slowly approached it with quiet steps while holding my lightsaber tight in my hand. The closer I got to it, the more I started to see what it really looked like and it was something I have never seen before. And I've seen many different creatures and species during my time as a Jedi, so to actually come across something new was uncanny.

I raised my lightsaber up and pointed the end the blade would come through at the back of its head. And just when I was about to ignite it, there was a creak from one of my steps and the creature whipped around to face me. When it spun, its large claw came with it and it smacked the lightsaber out of my hand before gripping my neck and raising me up from the floor.

I gasped for air as I tried to tug its strong hold off of me, but I failed, it was too strong and I could feel my head growing dizzy. It slammed me down onto the ground and hovered over me as it brought its face closer to mine. It began to make that clicking sound again as what looked to be a long tongue slithered out of its mouth.

What the actual fuck..

(TW: Blood)
I moved my head side to side and kicked my legs furiously to get free and avoid the tongue that was making its way to my mouth. To get me to stop fidgeting, another claw ripped the front part of my tunic and exposed my torso. It then placed its index claw right in the middle of my chest, before slowing pressing down, cutting through the outer layers of my skin. And I know I was bleeding too because I could feel the blood streaming down my chest.

I was fighting a scream of pain as it's tongue moved around my closed mouth before making its way to my nose. I had an inkling on what it was trying to do right now, and it made me sick to my stomach.

"Anakin!" I heard a yell from down the hall, followed by rushed steps. And before I knew it, I was able to breathe again.

Obi-Wan had come rushing to my aid and he used his lightsaber to cut through the creature, cutting it in half from its waist. It fell off of me with one half falling to my right, and the other to my left.

I gasped for air and brought my hand to my chest where I could feel the thick blood coating my skin. Thankfully it was a small puncture and nothing fatal, but it still hurt like fucking hell.

Moments later my former mentor came into my field of vision with panic in his eyes, "Anakin, are you okay?" He asked as he applied pressure to the puncture wound.

"Hell no," I coughed before squinting in pain as I tried to get up, "That thing tried to kiss me."

He sighed as he pushed me back down to keep me from standing, "It seems your humor is still intact, that's a good sign," He removed his pressure from the wound to get a better look at it, before breathing a sigh of relief, "It's not deep, so you'll be okay-" His words were cut off by a loud screech, followed by him being lifted away from me and thrown a few feet by the exact monster that we both swore he just killed.

But now it was whole again, with no marks on its body to show that Obi-Wan's attack even happened.

"Obi-Wan!" I sat up in a panic and winced at the pain on my chest. I saw Obi-Wan rolling on the ground before coming to a stop as our attacker approached him in a crawling position that would send chills down anyones spine.

Obi-Wan raised his hand to use the force to push the creature away that was barely three feet from him, but nothing happened, "What?" He uttered in disbelief just as it made a leap in the air, preparing to land on top of him like it had been on me.

"Get away from him!" I yelled loud enough for my voice to bounce off of every wall in the hall. And before I knew it, it was up in the air and I wasn't even lifting a finger.

I had only done this once before, where all I needed was sheer will and a glare that could kill to use the force on my foe. But what confused me was why Obi-Wan couldn't do anything with the force, but I could.

I slowly stood up, keeping my glare on the being that was thrashing and screeching in the air, "You do not belong here," I tiled my head to the side and the hallway, or maybe even the whole temple, began to shake.

Its screams got louder, "Anakin," I heard my name being called, I know I heard it, but I didn't acknowledge it as I watched what tried to not only kill me but (y/n) and Obi-Wan, tremble in pain "Anakin!"

Finally I snapped out of whatever trance I was in and blinked, causing the monster to fall to the floor before it quickly scurried away by climbing up the wall and disappearing through a vent faster than I could comprehend. I shot my gaze to Obi-Wan who had a look of nervousness, "Why the hell did you stop me?" I yelled, "I could have killed it."

He slowly shook his head as he stood up, "I don't know what it is I just felt coming from you, but I don't ever wanna feel it again."

I looked away from him and didn't say anything as I held my hand out and called my lightsaber to my grasp before putting it back on my belt—I didn't have anything to say about what I just did, mainly because I don't even understand.

I then eyed the vent it went through and jumped high enough to grab ahold of the ledge, "Go back to the medical wing and watch after our padawans, I'll be back." I said as I pulled myself up.

"If you really think I'm going to let you follow that thing alone-"

"We'll you're going to," I snapped as I turned my head to look at him from the corner of my eye, "Clearly you are powerless against it, you couldn't even use the force, let alone your lightsaber. But I can, so I'm going after it." Although I have no idea why only I can hurt it but who knows, maybe it comes with the chosen one title. That's a theory at least.

I pulled myself fully in and cringed at the state of the vent that looked like it was covered in slime, which I'm guessing is from the things skin.

As soon as I began to crawl and made it a few feet in, I felt something grab hold of my foot and instantly reacted by kicking back. I heard Obi-Wan shout and I turned to see that he had not listened and joined me in said vent. He was clutching his nose and I saw a tint of red through the darkness, "What the hell An-"

"You're worse than my annoying padawan." I groaned through clenched teeth before facing forward and crawling to follow the trail of slime.

I didn't need to look at him to know he was rolling his eyes, "Talk your nonsense all you want, but you've grown to care for her."

My chest tightened when I thought of her and I began to wonder if she was still okay, "Shut up before I kick you again."

(Y/n)'s POV
Slowly, I opened my eyes to a semi-dark room that was lit by only a few lamps, "Anakin," I mumbled his name as I turned my head to the side, before pausing and groaning in agony when there was a sharp pain in the side of my neck, "What the hell.." What the hell happened?

Seconds had passed before someone appeared in my blurry vision. It was a woman with blue skin, it didn't take me long to recognize her as Master Secura, "Padawan (Y/n) it is so good to see you awake, how are you feeling?"

"My neck hurts," I groaned, "And I can't remember anything, how did I get here?" I looked to my right to see my best friend in a bed not far from me, her eyes were closed and she was in a deep slumber. She looked peaceful.

Master Secura placed a warm hand on my cheek, "You were hit with a tranquilizer dart so it's normal to feel as you do now, but everything will come to you eventually once the drug wears off." She informed me in a calm tone. That would explain why I felt so groggy and not fully awake.

Then what she said finally hit me and I was overcome with confusion, "Why was I drugged?"

"Skywalker will explain it all later to you when you are well. But for now, is there anything I can get you?"

I nodded, "My Master, where is he?" The last thing I can remember is looking for him, before everything went dark. But based on Master Secura's words, much more has happened between now and then, and although my curious mind was itching to know. I was also too out of it to really push for information, I just reminded myself that I'll get my answers eventually.

"Out, finding whatever it was that did this to you." She stood straight after taking her palm from my cheek.

I furrowed my brows as I watched her figure walk over to Ahsoka's bed, "What do you mean?"

"Something is loose in the temple, and it attacked you Padawans," She informed me as she placed her hand over Ashoka's forehead, "We are unsure what it is, just that it is not something we have faced before."

Adrenaline hit me like an oncoming speeder and I quickly sat up, ignoring the aches around my body, "Then I need to go help him."

Master Secura shifted her gaze to me and shook her head, "Padawan (y/l/n) your Master gave strict instructions that you do not leave this room until he returns."

Of course he would demand that like I'm some damsel in distress that lays needs his saving. Well one day it's going to me who saves him, and that may just be today, "Okay but-"

"No buts, you will listen to your Master." She said in a harsh tone.

"Fine," I groaned in annoyance as I leaned back against the metal headboard of the bed. I brought my hand up and touched my neck again, feeling the bandage that was there from whatever wound was inflicted upon me. Then my eyes shifted to the bathroom and an idea came to mind, "Master Secura, I need to use the bathroom." I told her with an innocent smile.

Without looking away from Ahsoka, she pointed to the bathroom door, "Over there, and be careful, you're still weak and I don't want you falling and hitting your head."

"I'll be careful," I kicked my legs off of the bed and stood up. I had to grab the bed for a moment to slow down my dizzy spell, but once I felt okay, I made my walk to the bathroom.

After closing the door behind me, I turned the sink on and splashed water over my face to help wake me up more. Then once I turned the sink off I looked up to a spot near the ceiling at the one thing I knew would be in here — the vent.

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This is the second to last chapter of this mini plot, then I will move onto other things I promise! I'm so excited to explore their relationship more now that this situation is going to bring them closer ❤️❤️
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