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Rex's POV
"It's been too long," I paced the floor with Artoo rolling by my side; clearly just as worried as I was, although we seem to be the only ones. Except Cody, but he went to nap it off, "They've been gone for hours, and we haven't heard anything; we have to go after them." I paused and looked to Hunter who already held a look of disapproval.

He shook his head, just as I expected him to, "Rex, they told us not to. We'll be killed the second we get onto that station, if not by the other clones, then by her."

I groaned in annoyance, mostly because I knew he was right. At least they hold significant value to both Lilith, and Sin. But us clones don't, she wouldn't hesitate when it came to us, and I wouldn't to have to kill any brothers in self defense.

I sighed and sat down on one of the chairs with Artoo sticking by my side, just as he has been since they left.

Then it hit me.. there is a way for me to find out if they're alive without being detected. Mostly because it won't actually be me on the ship, but someone else; someone with great stealth, or at least I hope his stealth has improved this past year, he used to be terrible.

"Hey buddy," I addressed General Skywalker's droid with a smile, "How would you like to go on a mission?"

Anakin's POV
I stared down at Obi-Wan's condition, terrified that he wasn't going to make it.

Seeing him so fragile and weak broke my heart, especially since I've always seen him as someone strong, my hero even. He's saved me more times than I could count. And it was this attempt to save me that may very well have cost him his own life.

The nurses and doctor left a few minutes ago and said they'd come back to check on him in about an hour or so. As of right now, they're unsure if he'll pull through or not. But they did say that no major organs were hit when Sin stabbed him; it's the internal bleeding that's really the issue.

"He'll be fine."

I snapped my head up to the heavy robotic voice; Lilith was standing in the doorway with her gaze on Obi-Wan, and she was wearing her new mask. This one wasn't fully black like her other one, certain parts of it were a midnight violet; reminding me of her old lightsaber, "I thought you were leaving."

She walked deeper into the room, and closed the door behind her; her amber gaze shifting to mine, "I am, I just thought I'd come in and check on him."

I looked away from her and to my former master, "Do you even care?" I asked with a vexing attitude; looking down to my hands as I picked at my cuticles that were still stained with blood. It was probably a mix between my own and Obi-Wan's since I held him as I begged her to save him. I didn't actually expect her to listen either, her actions took my by surprise.

"I saved his life, did I not?" She was suddenly next to me, and she placed her hand under my chin to bring my gaze up to hers. Her touch was cold; making me miss when it was warm, "He could be rotting right now, but I chose this option instead. So don't give me your attitude Skywalker, because I can easily pull the plug."

I swallowed nervously due to her intense stare, "Why are you even helping him?"

She slowly removed her hand from my chin, and backed away, "I have my reasons," She sighed through her mask, and glanced down to the floor, "Now, I'll be gone for a few hours at most. I have the four currently outside this room to make sure you don't try anything stupid. I'll deal with you all when I return." She spun to leave, but I quickly stopped her with my voice, and stood up from the chair that had my leg chained to it.

She has me here a prisoner, Ahsoka here as a prisoner, and now Obi-Wan. I always thought then when she's get her hands on us, that she'd kill us all, but nothing is turning out how I expected it to. I don't understand what her end-game here is.

"Wait, what do you even plan to do with us?" I asked, stepping closer to her as she stood there paused with her back to me, "Surely you're not saving Obi-Wan, just to kill him later. So what's really going on in that head of yours Lilith?"

She was quiet for a few ling moments, until she slowly turned back around to face me and shook her head, "I don't know Ani." She responded softly, making my heart drop at the nickname, "I'm just as confused as you are," Her eyes fading gradually into a color I'm more familiar with, before the gold took over once again, "But I'm hoping this trip will help me figure it out." Her stern tone returned.

For a second it felt like I was talking to (y/n), only for Lilith to return and keep that side of herself hidden.

"But where are you-" I was interrupted by the sound of the door opening, revealing someone I didn't want to see right now.

Cal rushed into the room before stopping, and his eyes widened in surprise when he saw his Master, "I-I thought you were already gone." He spoke in a nervous tone.

She turned to look at him and furrowed her brows, "No, not yet," Her eyes continued scanning him with a knowing look; her expression remained content, despite his fear-filled one.

He met my eyes and that's when I noticed the emerald green, before he quickly dropped his gaze to the floor, "Well, I was just coming to check on them, but it seems everything is fine, so," He turned to leave the room as fast as he came in.

"Stop." She demanded, prompting him to freeze in place just before he reached the door, "Something is different about you."

He slowly turned to look at her, his eyes wide and nervous, "I don't know what you mean."

She eyed him up and down before chuckling and shaking her head, "I do hope you were careful Cal." She commented; making his eyes widen more, "We wouldn't want any unwanted accidents now would we?"

His fear over his mother figure took over, and he remained silent as his eyes stayed locked on hers. He looked stunned, like he had no idea what to say, and like he was surprised by her having the knowledge of whatever it is she so clearly knows.

"What's going on?" I questioned.

"It seems," She looked away from him and to me; her eyes held a look that I couldn't quite place, "Our innocent little padawans, are not so innocent anymore."

I furrowed my brows in confusion, "What do you-" Then I met Cal's gaze, and suddenly.. it hit me, "Oh."

Cal swallowed nervously; looking back to his master and despite him clearly having height over her, he so obviously felt small, "How did you-"

She held up a finger to silence him, "I told you that nothing happens on this station without me knowing about it, even that," She dropped her hand and walked around him in a circle, almost like a hunter circling their prey, "You'd be surprised of the amount of emotions that derive from such an act; it's hard to miss, unless you're good at hiding it." She glanced up to me when she spoke those last words.

I knew I shouldn't have gotten butterflies from this obviously intense moment, not to mention the older brother in me was slightly annoyed over what I just learned. But the memories I had with (y/n) flooded my mind and I couldn't help it. The long nights with her were some of the best moments of my life, and we were experts when it came to hiding our emotions from others in the temple.

I quickly took a deep breath and exhaled in a shaky breath to push the butterflies away, only for pain and longing to takes its place.

"Now let me ask you; was it solely for pleasure, or love?" She asked, stopping right behind him. It's obvious she knew the answer, hell even I knew, and I couldn't feel anything he was feeling right now. But I could just see it in his eyes, and I know she's just testing him.

"Pl-"

"Don't lie." She cut him off sternly, placing her hand on his shoulder.

"Love," He whispered, his eyes watering as his gaze met mine once more, "I still love her." He told her, and it was almost like he was trying to convince me as well.

She was quiet for a moment, her eyes fixated on the back of his head; lost in thought. The silence in the room grew thick, and I felt anxiety rise into my chest. I was nervous to what her next actions would be. She wouldn't actually hurt him would she?

It was obvious that he has swayed in a direction that differs from her own, and he'd be a fool to think that she can't feel it. I don't know how Ahsoka did it- well I guess I do know how she did it, not that I approve. But, she was able to bring him back. Now it's only a matter of keeping him this way. The dark side is powerful, and once you let it in, it's nearly impossible to keep out; Or so I've heard.

Lilith removed her hand from his shoulder and brought it up to her mask; removing it from her features, and my chest tightened as it always did at the sight of her hidden beauty. She then proceeded to bring her lips to his ear, and began to whisper. She whispered too low for me to hear what she was saying, although her eyes shifted up to meet mine as she spoke.

Then she backed away, and swiftly placed her mask back on. I turned my gaze to Cal and his expression was blank as he stared at the floor, with his jaw clenched.

"I'll be back soon." She broke the deathly silence, and without giving either of us another glance; she left the room. Leaving us here sitting in yet another uncomfortable silence; the only sound that could be heard was the beeping from the machine, letting me know that Obi-Wan's heart was still beating.

"Cal?" I tried gaining his attention, "What did she say to you?"

He blinked slowly like he was pulling himself out of a trance, before looking up at me, "Nothing," He mumbled, and quickly cleared his throat, "So, the real reason I came here was to talk about what you said earlier." He moved further into the room, and stood by Obi-Wans side; I could see the regret in his eyes.

"Which is?" I asked; watching his movements as he raised his hand and hovered it over Obi-Wan's wound.

Then he dropped his hand down with a sigh, "Can you really keep her safe; from him?" He asked with uncertainty, and I knew if I was able to connect with the force right now, then I would be able to feel the battle between light and dark inside of him.

He wanted to be by her side, he wanted to keep her alive. But I know that he also wanted his life back, he wants them to have their freedom again.

I nodded; feeling hopeful that he was finally going to help me, "I'll die in her place if I have to."

"Swear to me," He demanded with balled fists, "Swear to me on your own life that when this is all over, she'll still be breathing."

"Cal I swear to you, on my life, that I'll keep her safe." I assured him of the only thing that I truly want. I don't care if I die trying; all I want is to free her of her torture. She's been beaten down her whole life, she doesn't deserve the position she's in now.

"Good," He loosened his fists, "But we're doing this my way, we need a plan before I tell her anything. You already know what her first instinct will be."

"Revenge," I uttered without hesitation.

He nodded slowly, "Exactly, revenge," He sighed as he glanced back down to Obi-Wan; his brows furrowing has he got lost in thoughts, "And Skywalker, if you do fail me, and she does die; I'll kill you." His eyes met mine, and this time they flowed a deep amber.

"Cal, if the love of my life dies," I responded, "I'll let you kill me."

He nodded, "Oh I will, but for now; I want you to tell me everything. Starting from the very beginning, all I'm aware of are the events on Mustafar, but I have no doubt that his deceit runs further. So tell me, what exactly has he done to my Master?" He stepped closer to me and used the force to call a chair so he could sit across from me, I in turn took a seat back down as well, "When did his manipulation begin?"

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Lilith's POV
It's been so long since I've been here, nearly a year to be exact. I did my best to steer clear from this planet, since it held memories that I tried hard to scrub away from my mind.

All memories of Anakin, this is the planet where we grew up together, and spent most of our lives by each other's side; wether we were on talking terms or not.

It's the place where I truly lost myself, becoming this incurable wretch.

I'm a murderer, a child murderer. I've killed thousands; my hands are now soaked in the blood of innocents. I hunted down the remaining Jedi, I destroyed cities, villages, and homes. Sometimes I can even hear their screams echoing in my mind.

I hated myself for what I've become.

This is never what I wanted for me or for Cal, I just wanted Anakin; to secure a future with him, to save him. But it turns out that it was I who need to be saved, although it's too late now.

I have this constant battle inside of me; (y/n) screaming for everything to stop, and Lilith screaming the exact opposite. But the dark side is strong, and it always wins in the end.

There was only one time where we actually agreed on something, and that's what I told Cal today. Let's just hope he makes the right decision.

I walked into the building, and the guards eyes widened in surprise when they saw me. They began stuttering their words to the point to where I couldn't comprehend a thing they were saying, "I was never here." I growled, allowing the threat to linger in the air for them to understand that there will be repercussions if they don't keep their mouths shut; I didn't want Sidious learning that I was here today.

I moved away from them and to the cell that held the one person I wanted to talk to. Someone who held no fear for me, someone who I know will tell me the truth; mostly because they really have nothing to lose or gain by lying.

After taking the floating platform towards my destination, it stopped in front of the force field, and the person inside stood up from their bed when their eyes landed on me, "Well this certainly is a surprise."

"Hello again, Master Ti."

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Let me know your thoughts! I've been feeling a little self-conscious about this story lately since I've been hitting a bit of writers block. Like I know how I want the story to end and all, I even have the Epilogue completed. But it's all the in-between stuff where I'm kinda winging it.
So please let me know if this was to your liking!
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