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Lilith's POV
I eyed the droid in front of me with satisfaction, before putting the finishing touches to it's wiring. This droid was Cal's second birthday gift. I would have given it to him before he left, which was about an hour ago, but I wasn't quite finished with it just yet. I wanted it to be perfect for him.

I can always feel his loneliness when I'm not around, being alone isn't something that he's used to. So, I built a droid for him just as I did for- someone who isn't worth mentioning, but now, with BD-1, Cal will never be alone.

He shouldn't have to suffer in the silence and loneliness as I do.

I closed up the explorer droid and pushed it to the end of the table. It was finally done. But I planned to wait for Cal before turning it on for the first time. I wanted him to be the one to do it; I wanted to see his excitement.

I sighed as I opened the drawer below me and threw in my tools; then my eyes caught something that I had originally placed in here almost a year ago. I couldn't bring myself to throw it away or even destroy it. So I kept in here; hidden under multiple objects, which have now moved around to give me a clear view of it.

I reached my hand in the drawer, and pulled out the familiar necklace.

"Okay, open it." He smiled happily as he placed the tiny box in my hand.

I chuckled at his excitement, it was adorable. I opened the box to reveal a Japor snippet, "Oh Ani I love it!" I exclaimed as I held it up and eyed it with adoration.

"I made it myself." He smirked as he gestured for me to hand it to him, so he can help me put it on.

I chuckled as I handed it to him and turned around, "I love it even more then, I think it's beautiful." I slightly blushed when I felt his hands on the back of my neck as he laid the necklace down.

"A Princess deserves beautiful things."

Memory changes

He kept his eyes on me the whole time as I placed the necklace around his neck, and gently set it on his chest. He smiled as he looked down to it, my heart rate increased as I gazed onto his beautiful smile. I can't believe I almost gave him up, I was so stupid.

He glanced back up to meet me eyes, "I love it, I should have been wearing this years ago." He brought his hands up to cup my face gently.

"Anakin I'm in love you, I always have been." I whispered; causing his breath to get caught in his throat.

He stared at me in awe for a moment before he finally spoke. "Jerk, I wanted to say it first," He gave off a single chuckle as he used his thumbs to gently rub my cheek bones, "I'm in love with you too Princess." He said it back as he pulled my face to his, and our lips met once again.

I blinked the memories away, and felt a familiar coldness on my cheek. I brought my hand up to inspect it, feeling one single drop that had fallen from my eye.

I pulled my hand away and eyed the tear that was now smeared on my middle finger. I hummed in surprise as I rubbed my thumb against it; it may have just been only a single tear, but this was my first time crying in so long. I had even begun to believe that I was no longer capable of it. But here I am, crying and feeling the spider crack on my heart expand painfully.

But as usual, to protect myself; my sadness was quickly replaced by anger.

I felt a deep hatred for the man who broke me down and abandoned in that god forsaken place. Now look at me, I can't even breathe properly on my own anymore. Not to mention the scar I also have to live with thanks to him. It may be healed, but sometimes; I can still feel the pain as fresh as when it happened, like a phantom pain.

He should have just killed me.

I squeezed the necklace tightly in my hand, and my work station shook due to my intense emotions. I wanted to crush it in my palm and let the splinters bleed my hand dry, the pain would be nothing in comparison. But something inside of me was holding me back from destroying the only physical memory I had. So, I took a deep breath and released my tight hold on the wooden jewelry; causing the shaking in the room to stop.

Song ends here

Before I could put the necklace away, the door to my work room opened, compelling me to pause in fear. There's only one person in this entire galaxy who has the galls to enter areas that are solely meant for me, especially without warning; it was Sidious.

I knew I was going to have to see him today, but I didn't expect it to be for at least a few more hours. I quickly dropped the necklace into the drawer and closed it. He would no doubt inflict torture upon me if he saw me holding onto memories of Ana-him.

I turned around and dropped down into a kneel, "I didn't expect you so soon Master, I apologize for my appearance." I was currently in my normal clothing, and of course this horrendous mask that I can never take off.

I kept my head down so I didn't have to look into his eyes, I already knew exactly why he was here, and I was preparing for the worst, "Get up my daughter and look at me." He spat gruesomely.

I slowly stood up, as well as leisurely lifting my gaze to meet his own. He had the exact look I was expecting; disappointment.

He shook his head as he stepped closer, "I hear your trip to Dathomir, didn't go as planned," He raised his hand and I felt my windpipe slowly begin to close, "I instructed you to kill every last Night Sister, yet your report states that there was one who got away from you." He squeezed tighter and I was brought back down to my knees; gasping through my mask for oxygen, "You have been such a disappointment lately. I merely keep you because you are my daughter; but soon, even that won't save you if you continue to fail." He released his hold on me and I took a deep inhale that sounded like a wheeze due to the mask.

"I-" I choked on my sore throat, "I'm sorry Master." I apologized, even though I wanted to argue about all the times I didn't fail. But someone like him never sees the success', they focus on the failures, considering them to be the definition of a persons ability. So I couldn't argue. Not unless I want to be tortured by him as a result for what he would consider a defiance.

He stepped forward to bring himself closer to me, "I know you are." I felt him grip the side of my mask, and without much time for me to react; he pulled it off and threw it across the room. The air immediately burned my lungs and brought me moderate pain; pain that will soon increase the longer I don't have it on, "Just try not to forget that I am the only reason you are currently breathing. And I will not hesitate to reverse my efforts."

"Yes Master," I spoke in a weak raspy tone, feeling the pain build as every second passes.

He used the force to call the mask to his hand and threw it towards me. I quickly grabbed it and desperately placed it over my mouth to breathe in the filtered oxygen, "Good," He turned around to leave, "Now get ready, I have something I need you to do."

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Anakin's POV
"Should we leave?" Obi-Wan questioned when Ahsoka moved her empty bowl to the side.

I shook my head; and he furrowed his brows confusedly by my silent request to stay, "There's another reason I chose this cantina." I drank the rest of my water and set the empty glass down a little harshly to get a familiar waitress's attention.

She walker over, not being able to detect who I am yet due to my hood, "Would you care for some more water sir?" She asked sweetly while holding a pitcher, and that's when I decided to lift my head up to meet her eyes. Hers widened in shock, and she quickly looked around before lowering herself down next to me, "Oh my gods Anakin, we thought you were dead." Beru, Owen's wife, whispered to me; trying not to gain anyone else's attention, "We even put a headstone for you next to your mother." Her eyes watered as she quickly sat down in an empty chair next to me; Ahsoka and Obi-Wan looked confused on who she was since they never had the pleasure of meeting her, only someone who is no longer here with me did.

I smiled as I placed my hand over hers; doing my best to hide my own tears. It felt nice to see her after so long, "I know, I'm so sorry I stopped calling." Her and Owen kept in touch with me after my mom died. But I stopped calling them after the purge; I wanted to protect them, and I knew they'd assume I was dead. Which is what I wanted in case she went to interrogate them, "I was hoping to keep you all safe from any Imperials looking for the rest of the Jedi."

She nodded in understanding, "I understand, but it's so good to see that you really are okay." She smiled as her eyes traveled around the table, meeting the confused gazes of both Ahsoka and Obi-Wan. Beru the. looked back to me, "Wait, where's (y/n)? Did she not make it?" She asked sympathetically with sadness in her eyes.

At the mention of her name and how emotionally I was already feeling; I couldn't suppress the tears any longer. They broke free down my cheeks as the ache in my chest tightened painfully, "No," I choked out as I used my cloak to wipe under my eyes, "She didn't Beru, I'm sorry." I apologized because I know how much she adored her.

A tear broke from her eyes as she placed her hand over mine as I did with her, "I'm so sorry Anakin, I know how much you loved her. What happened to the temple was horrible and I can't believe you all had to go through that, there are true monsters in this galaxy." She sighed as she leaned back in her chair with a head shake

Hearing someone call my, once Princess, a monster was close to pushing me over the edge. It kills me that that's all people see now, they don't see the lost angel hidden behind it all.

"Are you going to introduce us Skyguy?" Ahsoka cut in on the conversation when she noticed how difficult it was getting to be for me.

I quickly composed myself and leaned back in the chair, while adjusting my hood to keep my identity a secret to anyone else in here, who may or may not recognize me, "Beru this is Obi-Wan, the man who raised me in the temple, and this is Ahsoka; the one I'm in charge of raising now." I forced out a smile as I introduce her to my fellow fugitive's of the Empire, "Guys, this is Beru, my mothers widowers daughter-in-law."

They all exchanged their pleasantries while I gazed down at the ring on my necklace, something I always did when I felt anxious. The memory of who she used to be wasn't always painful, sometimes it gave me hope that one day I would have that girl back again. My hope hasn't died entirely, but I'm terrified of the day it does.

I looked back up from it when I heard Beru speak to me, "Not that I'm not happy to see you alive Anakin, but what brings you here?" She asked.

I sighed as I tapped my fingers along the table, "Well, we're on the run from the Empire, and I was hoping you could shelter us for only a night or two; then we will take leave to avoid being tracked to you." I assured her so she knew I wasn't trying to put them in any danger, "And it's only if you're all comfortable with it."

She smiled immediately with a nod, "Of course you can, you can even stay a few more days if you'd like. We do live in the middle of nowhere, it'll be hard to track you there."

That could be true, but I wasn't willing to stay longer and take that risk, "Thank you Beru, we appreciate that. But just a night or two will be fine."

Ahsoka looked a little upset by what I said, but she also looked understanding. I know she was tired of running all the time, but I'm sure she knows why staying with them that long isn't an option. Obi-Wan on the other hand, had a face of gratitude. I'm sure it's because his mind is thinking about having an actual bed, and not a cot in a ship.

Beru nodded again, "If you insist, but know that the offer is open," She stood up from the chair and grabbed the pitcher of water so she could fill my glass, "I'm out of here soon, so sit tight and we can all go together, Owen will be so happy to see you." She smiled before turning away to get b as to her other tables.

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Cal's POV
"Fucking figure it out then." I growled in annoyance as I walked away from Director Krennic.

I am about five second away from ripping him in half. Luckily I'm eventually going to get to kill him, it's the only thing getting me through his irritating presence.

Why him and I hate each other so much is unknown to me, he just hasn't liked me since day one. I just assumed that it's because he doesn't like taking orders from a teenager, but I couldn't give two shits.

This teenager can kill him without even blinking, then sleep like a baby afterwards.

"Everything alright Sin?" Max came up next to me as I was leaning on the wall in the cockpit; glaring at Krennic with disdain.

I nodded with a sigh as I pulled out the paper from my pocket that (y/n) gave me, "I was telling that idiot that we need to check these planets on Lilith's orders, and he did nothing but complain about how many there are. And telling me that I need to narrow it down, instead wasting time checking them all."

He's so lucky that she isn't, she would've ripped his spine out for the way he was talking to me. But then again, all good things come with patience,

"Can I see it?" Max asked and I nodded while handing it to him.

He accepted the paper and eyed the planet name, until he paused on one with narrowed eyes, "I suggest this planet first." He held the paper out to me with his finger by a name.

I narrowed my eyes at it; wondering how he came to that conclusion, "Why that one?"

He shrugged before folding the paper and handing it back to me, "I recognize it sir, from some time ago; it's significant to the target."

Good enough for me, I've come to trust Max's judgement; and he hasn't failed me yet.

I turned to Krennic with a groan, "Hey cunt- I mean Krennic," I smirked when his eyes glared at me with irritation, "I'm so sorry they sound incredibly similar."

"No they don't." He huffed.

"To me they do. Anyways, here I narrowed it down for you," I smiled as I threw the paper to him and he caught it, "Set the coordinates to Tatooine."

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Hope you like♥️ I know it's a bit slow, but I'm leading into the more interesting parts soon🥰
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