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Anakin's POV
"You're lying." I accused Artoo once he told me something he claims he overheard at the Chancellors office, although I felt stupid for calling him a liar, since he's not exactly programmed to lie.

He beeped in a protest and repeated to me one more time what he heard; I just didn't know how to believe what I was hearing.

I shook my head as my eyes watered, "Don't ever repeat this again okay? This stays between you and me."

I can't let anyone else find out, she had to have had a reason for doing what she did, she's not a bad person.

I know in my heart that she's good.

He beeped in agreement, letting me know that he was going to follow my orders.

I sighed solemnly as I wiped the tears from under my eyes, this all explains so much.

(y/n)'s POV
The chancellor arranged for me to talk to Shaak Ti, privately. Although the privately part was the most difficult to gain, since he kept insisting on being here with me, but I really wanted to talk to her alone, "(y/n)?" She said my name in a surprised tone as she slowly strutted towards me, "What are you doing here?" She asked; genuinely confused.

I sighed sadly; I was already fighting back tears as I gazed upon her exhausted appearance, I could tell she truly didn't want to be here. Which only makes her choice that much more confusing, "Why did you confess to the murder of Dooku?" I went straight to the reason why I was here, I wasn't sure exactly how much time I had to talk to her.

Her face dropped into an emotionless expression, "Because I deserve to pay for my crimes, if that's all you came here for then you can leav-"

"I know you didn't kill him," I glanced down the hallways to make sure no one was around to listen, before looking back at her stunned reaction.

She nodded quickly, "Yes I did." She snapped, although her tone wasn't angry, it was fearful.

I shook my head, "No you didn't, so why are you saying did?"

She took a deep breath, "(y/n) yes I-"

"It was me." I revealed to her and her eyes widened with shock, "I'm the one who killed him, that's how I know you're innocent Ti." My voice cracked in the end, this is the first person I've told the truth to besides the chancellor, but her of all people needed the truth right now.

She got closer to the force field that was separating us, "It was you?" She asked with an accusing tone, "You're the reason I'm in here?" Her voice was getting louder with every word.

I was confused, why is she blaming me, when it was her choice to turn herself in, "Well, why are you saying it was you?"

"You don't know," She said it as more of a statement than a question. She sighed as she dropped her gaze to the floor, "If I tell you, or anyone, then someone I care about will die."

I furrowed my brows, "Someone is blackmailing you to take the blame?" I asked in disbelief. Who would do that and why? Unless.. no, the chancellor wouldn't do something like this, would he?

She nodded, "Afraid so."

"Who?" I asked with urgency, hoping it wasn't the person I thought it was,

She shook her head, "The name cannot leave my lips, or the person I care about will die before it finishes rolling from my tongue,"She dropped her head down for a moment before it snapped back up and her eyes widened, "Unless you tell the truth," Hope filled her features, "They will only harm her if I say anything, but if you do, then I'll be free and she'll be safe." She smiled, but then she frowned slightly when she saw my sad expression, this means that I'll be here in her place, and I'll probably never see Anakin again. He'd probably hate me and wouldn't even come to see me, "If you help me, I can help you by getting you a reduced sentence. I might even be able to get you off completely."

I didn't want to do this, but I can't let Ti suffer for my own mistakes. So I nodded solemnly, "I'll tell the council it was me."

She smiled with gratitude, "Good and please don't tell anyone that we made this arrangement, it'll put my- friend at risk." Her smile turned into a worrisome one.

"Don't worry, I won't."

I was about to turn my entire life upside down, and deal with the consequences of my actions. To say that I was terrified, was an understatement.

"Why did you kill him?" Shaak Ti pulled me out of my thoughts.

I glanced up into her dark eyes, "I had to protect someone I cared about too." I answered honestly, I truly thought that if I didn't kill then I would lose the love of my life.

"It seems we are both subject to the same manipulation and for that I'm sorry." She sighed sadly as she held her hand up to the force field, without touching it, "I'll help you anyway I can."

I nodded as I help my hand up as well, mirroring hers, "And I'll get you out of here."

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I stood outside of the council chambers with a heavy beating heart, "You can do this," I whispered to myself as I pressed the button for the door to open. To my surprise, it was relatively empty, except for Master Windu.. and Master Yoda, great. Windu's judgmental eyes are something I'm far too used to, but to see disappointment in Master Yoda would truly shatter my already damaged soul.

"(y/n), a pleasure to see you it is." Master Yoda smiled when he saw me and I gave him a small smile in return.

I stepped inside nervously and the electronic door slid closed behind me, "I have something I have to tell you both."

Both of their brows furrowed at the same time, and they each gave me their full attention, "What is young (y/l/n)?" Windu asked as he folded his arms across his chest.

"I-"

Don't.

I pushed the voice and the rising headache away from me, I have to tell the truth it's the right to do, "It was m-"

You'll regret it.

"Spit it out (y/n) we don't have all day," Windu snapped with an eye roll.

Yoda slowly turned to glare at him, "Talk to her like that, do not." He tapped his cane aggressively on the floor before looking back to me, "Okay are you?" His tone was softer than when he spoke to Windu.

I nodded while the headache began to intensify, "Yeah I'm sorry, I just have a headache," I closed my eyes for a moment to try and fight it away.

I took a deep breath and opened them again. My breath hitches in my throat and became horrified at the image of both Windu and Yoda dead before my very eyes. My father's eyes were stuck in me as he laid lifeless on the floor. I kept trying to remind myself that this wasn't really, just like last night, but it wasn't helping, "What the fuck is happening to me?" I whispered so low that I'm almost positive they didn't hear me.

Seeing this and what I saw last night, combined with the stress I'd been feeling all day, was enough to push me over the edge.

I immediately buckled over and threw up all over the council room floor.

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"Are you feeling any better?" Anakin asked as he spooned me from behind, he was currently rubbing my stomach softly to help soothe me.

I played off what happened in the council room and told them that I was trying to tell them that I felt unwell, and needed a break for a few days.

I couldn't tell the truth now.

I wanted to, I adored Ti and I hated myself for abandoning my promise to her.

But after what I saw.. I can't risk Anakin. I have no idea what's happening to me. I have no idea why I keep seeing him dead or what this fucking voice is. Whether it's just a figment of my broken mind, or something worse, I don't know. But it was enough to scare me into silence.

I nodded slowly, "Yes thank you." I whispered low and I felt him press a kiss to the back of my head.

"You know I love you right?" He brought his hand up from my stomach and gently ran his fingers through my hair. My heart fluttered from his gentle touch.

"Yes I know." I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feelings of his fingers massaging my scalp, trying to push away the thought of the trial that's in a few hours.

She's going to hate me.. I hate me.

He hummed for a moment before speaking again, "So you know that you can tell me anything then right? And I'll never love you any less."

I nodded slowly, although I wasn't sure how true that really was, I wanted to believe that. But something in my mind was telling me not to.

"So is there anything you want to tell me?" He asked in a low tone as he brought his hand back down to my stomach and hugged me tightly. I opened my eyes, feeling a little nervous by his behavior. He was being persistent again, like he was before I went to see Shaak Ti and the Chancellor.

"No Anakin there isn't." I responded in a tone that came out harsher than I intended.

He sighed sadly as he pressed his forehead against the back of my neck, "Okay." His voice sounded sad and I felt horrible for lying and hurting his feelings, "Just know I'm here for you if you decide that you want to talk about anything."

I slowly rolled over so I could face him and press my forehead gently up against his, "You're too good to me." I mumbled as I closed my eyes and scooted closer into his embrace.

He tightened his grip around, "It's because I love you Princess, so much."

I half-smiled, the guilt I was feeling didn't allow for a full one, "And I love you."

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So I have quite a bit of work to do so this story won't be updated til maybe Monday!
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I'm so sorry if this sucked or was boring, but this little subplot with Ti is ending so things are about to pick up next chapter! You'll be going to Zygeria with Cal and it's not going to go well I'll tell you that 🤷🏻‍♀️ Then we have your wedding! Which don't be too excited for... 💕
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Also for anyone confused, who doesn't understand why y/n is listening to the voice. She's just afraid, she herself is confused and has no idea why any of this is happening to her. All she knows and cares about is Anakin's safety which is severely clouding her sanity and judgment. I hope it all makes sense and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. I don't want people to stop reading because they don't understand.
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