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6 MONTHS AGO

"Again." Dooku electrified me and I could feel it coursing through my entire body, like every single one of my nerves was on fire, and I screamed out from the excruciating pain.

He's currently trying to train me to hide my force signature, so I'm not detected during my time in the Jedi Temple.

His methods aren't the greatest.

"There will be no point in this mission if you can't do something as simple as hide your signature." He growled at me and puts his hands down, stopping the pain that made my body feel like giving away.

"I'm sorry Master." I responded breathlessly. We have been doing this for a few hours straight. I feel too weak to continue, but Dooku doesn't care about that, he won't stop the torture until he's pleased.

"Don't apologize it's pathetic, just try again or there will be more consequences." He spoke menacingly while he lifted his hands in the air, like he was already preparing for me to fail so he could shock me again.

I slowed down my breathing and focused on the force. I imagined a dark cloud surrounding me; making me almost invisible.

"Good." Dooku put his arms down. "I can still feel it, but it's very faint. With more practice you will be able to hold it and control it with ease."

I breathed out a sigh of relief, I was terrified of him. I knew if I didn't do as he asked, he would kill me with almost no remorse. But this man has been the only father and family that I knew. I believe he cares for me as much as a Sith could, but he cares about power even more.

"Rest my dear." He walked over to me and placed a hand gently on my shoulder. I flinched from the touch, expecting pain as always, "We will continue this tomorrow." He moved his hand off my shoulder and swiftly walked out of the room, leaving me on the cold floor.

All I want is his approval, for him to be proud of me and the only way I can do that is if I'm successful with this plan.

I sat up slowly grunting in pain, my body was tired and bruised from the day. I needed to rest if I'm going to survive more of this tomorrow.

PRESENT

"Who are you?" The smooth voice of a man startled me; I slightly jumped and spun around quickly to face him. He was standing at the door looking at me with curious and confused expression. Once my eyes landed on him, I knew that he had to be Anakin Skywalker. He had dark blonde hair, blue piercing eyes, a scar near his right eye, everything my Master described to me. Although he left out the part that said how handsome this man was, "Miss?" He stepped a little closer to me, furrowing his brows more.

It wasn't until he spoke a second time that I realized I had been gawking at him without actually saying anything.

I shook my head slightly to push my distracting thoughts away, "I'm (y/n) the new housekeeper." I spoke to him with complete confidence, I even put on a sweet smile.

He still eyed me with a confused expression, before realization crossed his features, then he smiled. "Oh right I'm sorry," He started walking towards me and I held my breath from how nervous his actions made me. From what I've been told about him, he is strong with the force. I feel like my body is on overdrive trying to keep my force signature hidden from him right now, "I forgot we got rid of the droids, I'm Anakin." He held out his hand for me to shake and I reluctantly reached for it, fearing that he would feel my force energy with a touch.

Our hands finally met and he shook it gently. My eyes were fixated on our joint hold and I swallowed nervously before looking up meeting his eyes up close for the first time. They were a beautiful ocean blue and they had a nice shine to them. I started to feel my stomach turn uncomfortably and it was something I never felt before.

I didn't like it.

I quickly let go of his hand. "It's nice to meet you Anakin, I'm almost finished up here and then I will be out of your way." I walked around him while avoiding his gaze that was following my every movement, and went to his bed that hadn't been changed yet.

I could easily kill him now, his guard is down and he looks exhausted, almost like he could pass out at any moment. But I know that's not the plan, so I pushed that thought away and continued fixing the bed with a quiet sigh.

"You're not in my way," He walked over to his workbench and picked up a few pieces to start putting them together. I stopped what I was doing and stood there for a moment while I watched his focused eyes stay glued to the task in his hand. He was building something, or just fixing it, and from what I could see, it was a small droid. "Sorry for the mess, I left in a hurry and I've been gone for a few days." He told me without looking away from the droid in his hands.

"It's my job." I shrugged as I pulled off the old sheets so I could replace them with fresh ones.

"What's a girl like you doing in housekeeping anyway?" He looked up at me from for a few seconds before looking back down.

"What do you mean 'a girl like me'?" I questioned; furrowing my eyebrows at him.

"Young and beautiful I mean." He smiled as he glanced up at me with a flirty look in his eyes.

Is he flirting?

I've never had anyone flirt with me before, I mean I've never even kissed a boy before. I've been with Dooku my entire life; so opportunities to partake in love and relationships isn't something that has ever crossed my path.

"Are you saying that all housekeepers are old and ugly?" I cocked a brow in an effort to tease him, I was trying to seem friendly. If I'm seen as kind, people may start to like me, thus letting their guard down fully when I'm around. Which will work for my benefit later in the future.

He chuckled, "I wouldn't say ugly, that's mean. But old? Yes. Well at least here they are." He shrugged before putting his focus back to the droid in his hands.

"Can I ask what you're building?" I asked curiously.

He held it up for me to get a better view, "It's an exploration droid." He informed me with a sweet smile.

I stepped a little closer and eyed his handiwork, "You build your own droids?" I questioned with a slightly impressed tone.

"I do," He brought the droid back down and set it on his workbench, "But not this, he's gonna be a gift for someone."

I turned back to my cart and threw his old sheets in it, "Can I ask for who?" I questioned while I kept my gaze on him; his gaze however was stuck on the droid, with a somber look in her eyes.

He nodded, "It was originally supposed to be for my Padawan," He sighed quietly without looking up at me, I could sense a feeling of sadness coming from him, "But she's no longer here, so I guess I'll figure it out I'm done with him."

I eyed him for a moment before pulling my gaze away and turning my cart for the door, "Well, I'm sorry to leave like this, but I'm finished here. I'll be back tomorrow though."

He quickly looked up at me when he heard me leaving, "Looking forward to it, (y/n)." He winked at me and gave me a smile that could light a thousand stars. He really was handsome, for a Jedi.

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After a long and annoying day, I finally got to my quarters and sealed the door shut behind me. I pulled out my Holopad and set it on the floor to prepare a call to my Master.

I waited for him to answer and soon, a holographic image of him appeared in front of me. Without a greeting, he spoke, "Is every room done?"

I nodded, "All the ones I have access to, yes."

He smiled wickedly, "Well done my apprentice," He praised me and I felt a sense of pride from it. All I have ever wanted was his approval, so when I finally get it, I can't help but feel prideful.

"Thank you master." I bowed with a small smile.

"I overheard something today that peaked my interest and I would like to alter the plan a little." He informed me and I furrowed my brows in confusion. What the hell could he be changing now? And why when I'm already in the middle of it.

I clenched my teeth together in frustration, but do my best not to show it. "What is the change my master?"

He crossed his arms and ran his fingers through his beard with an interested look in his face,"It seems Anakin Skywalker has taken an interest in you. This could be used to our advantage and it would satisfy me to make him suffer." He smiled again, a smile that made me uncomfortable to say the least.

"I suppose he has, but how can that be used?" I questioned, already having a feeling of where he's going with this, but I was hoping I was wrong.

"I need you to make him fall in love with you."

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