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Anakin's POV
The ground around us shook as huge mechanical weapons drilled into the buildings, dropping nearly hundreds of droids inside.

We all got out of the building quickly, Tech kept his computer in a heavy backpack that he was currently wearing to keep it safe from the rain and the destruction of the structures around us. He claimed the bag is also safe from blasts, I don't see how that's likely, but it's Tech, he's capable of a lot so I didn't question him further.

Chaos erupted around us, hundreds of clone troops were fighting off the droids the best they could. But the manufacturing was continuous, there was beginning to be more droids than actual clones; outnumbering us exponentially.

"We have to destroy those machines!" I shouted towards Rex who was in full armor next to me, defending his home. I was deflecting shots from all around us effortlessly, I was finally about to get some answers and this just had to happen.

He nodded, "On it sir!" He brought his com up to speak, "Captain Max are you inside?" He called to (y/n)'s Captain, we knew they'd be here since her battalion hasn't been used recently due to her disappearance.

"The 419th left an hour ago," Wrecker flew forward and took the head off of a droid that was about to fire towards me.

I furrowed my brows in confusion as I continued deflected shots and cutting down the mindless droids, "Why were they called?"

He shrugged as he picked up another droid and used its gun to shoot out more enemies, "Sorry General, I'm not sure." He ran forward with a yell as he knocked over more droids; throwing them off the platforms, and into the crashing waters.

That doesn't make any sense, why would they-

My thoughts were cut off by a loud crash from behind, "Anakin behind-" Obi-Wan tried to warn me from afar, but before I could fully turn around, I was smacked aggressively to the side by a large metal object.

I landed on the floor roughly earning a scraped along my cheek. I groaned in pain as my mouth filled with a metallic taste and I tried getting back up to my feet, while also looking for where my lightsaber rolled off to.

But before I could even stand, the back of my neck was gripped tightly and I was lifted off of the ground by none other than General Grievous, "General Skywalker," He threw me across the platform and I rolled until I almost met the edge, but I quickly stopped myself from plummeting to the waters below with only a few inches to spare.

I caught my breath as I eyed the droid General who was coming towards me with distain. I still remember that he tortured my love, that's not something I ever forgot, and he's going to pay for it today.

I quickly looked down to my lightsaber that was only a few feet behind him. As well as Obi-Wan who was fighting through droids to get to me, "I was expecting someone with your reputation to be a little.. older." He got even closer while I spat the blood from my mouth to the side.

"General Grievous," I stood up slowly and moved away from the edge of the platform so he couldn't easily knock me over, "You're shorter than I expected." I smirked as I saw his snake-like eyes grow angry at my insult.

I held my hand out quickly and called my lightsaber to come back into my grasp. As soon as it was finally in my palm, I ignited the blue blade, while Grievius pulled out four lightsabers and dropped his own cloak to the floor while two other arms formed, "Jedi scum." He growled while he ignited all four and got ready in an attack stance.

Okay, this has to be considered cheating.

I got ready as well with a heavy sigh, hoping for Obi-Wan to hurry up and get over here, but I paused when I immediately recognized one of the weapons he held. It was (y/n)'s, the one he took from her that day she was taken aboard the malevolence, and I know this because of the color, and the hilt that had her initials that I carved for her. I could see it reflecting towards me from the light of the other lightsabers.

"That's not yours." I growled as I suddenly grew more angry. The vivid memory of me tending to her wounds came into my mind, she was weak, and in so much pain. And it was all done by him.

"It is now," He laughed before breaking down into a coughing fit due to his crushed lungs, given to him by Master Windu, "Yours will also make a fine addition to my collection." He spoke after regaining his composure and he quickly began to spin the the lightsabers at a quick rate; causing them to spark against the floor as he slowly walked towards me.

I'm already so late for that call, and now I'm going to be even more late; (y/n)'s going to kill me.

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(y/n)'s POV
I sat on my bed with my knees up to my chest as I bit my thumb nail while I got lost in thought. Thoughts where my mind shouldn't be going.

"He could even keep the ones he cared about from dying."

I sighed heavily as I stood up from my bed and began pacing the floor as my eyes watered with worry, Anakin still hasn't contacted me.

"He could actually save people from death?"

"The dark side is a pathway to many abilities, some consider to be unnatural."

I ran my fingers through my hair and looked up at the ceiling, feeling completely conflicted and so confused.

"Is it possible to learn this power?"

"Not from a Jedi."

I walked over to Anakin's dresser and frustratingly threw everything off of it, "I can't," I cried to myself as I placed my hands over my face to sob into my hands. The dark side is a place I swore I would never go, it corrupts even the strongest of people. But every time I closed my eyes, I saw lifeless eyes belonging to the ones I loved and I suddenly didn't care which side the power came from anymore.

How does Palpatine even know about this? I didn't even get to ask him, he left so suddenly, claiming he was going to take care of this Windu situation for me.

I know I should stay here and wait for Cal, or a even a call from Anakin. But I couldn't stay, I had to know more.

I quickly walked over to my dresser where my pen and paper still laid and I wrote down where I was going, so Cal wouldn't freak out that I was missing whenever he got back. I felt bad for leaving knowing he was going to want my opinion on whatever outfit he chose for his first date, but this is more important.

I have to know if what Palpatine said is true or not. If there really is a way to save those we love from death. If I can learn that, then I won't have to have anymore fear when it came to Anakin's and everyone else's well-being.

I can stop everything I saw from ever happening. I'll never have to see them take their final breaths again.

I can keep them alive.

I grabbed my lightsaber from inside my nightstand and threw on my own cloak; pulling my hood over my face to hide my identity. I opened the door and peaked downturns hallways to make sure fucking Windu wasn't lurking like I'd been told he has. He clearly can't take the hint that he's the last person I want to be around.

Once the coast was clear, I tucked my lightsaber in my cloak and walked down the hall towards the speeders, Anakin's should still be here and I'll take that to the Senate building.

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Anakin's POV
I caught my breath as I backed away from the fight, I quickly brought my comlink up to mouth, "Artoo I need you to go to the ship and send (y/n) a message letting her know I'm okay, and please be careful." I dropped my hand down as I kept my lightsaber raised in defense for my opponents next attack, but luckily I wasn't fighting him alone anymore.

"She'll be okay Anakin, but right now we need to worry about not dying." Obi-Wan was out of breath as well while Grievous was coming back towards us.

I looked over to see Rex and Cody with the bad batch taking care of the machines to stop the droid manufacturing, "They've got things over there under control, let's hurry up and do our part." I lunged forward and Grievous began parrying both of our attacks.

I ducked to avoid one of his swings and twisted my lightsaber around; slicing through one of his arms, while Obi-Wan did the exact same to another. Both of the lightsabers dropped down to the floor, along with his arms.

Grievous growled as he backed away from us and before I could attempt to attack him again.. he dropped down into an almost spider-like mechanical creature, and began crawling away from us and up one of the buildings.

The fucker would run.

"I don't think so," I growled as raised my hand towards him to try and use the force to halt his movements. Obi-Wan joined me and soon Grievous was losing control of himself and sliding back down the building.

Then I lost my hold on him when I felt a burning pain in the back of my shoulder. I shouted in pain as I dropped down after being shot by one the droids that broke through the line of clones behind me, "Anakin are you alright?" Obi-Wan called to me as he also took his focus off of Grievous, and instead used the force to crush the droid who shot me.

"I'm fine," I nodded as I got up; gripping my shoulder while keeping my eye on the General droid who was now halfway up the building, aiming towards another platform, "I've had worse. Now let's go, the sooner we get this done, the sooner I can get back to her."

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(y/n)'s POV
I opened the Chancellors door, without knocking like I usually did, and barged up to his desk with a heavy feeling in my chest.

He didn't look surprised by my entrance, he actually looked pleased, "Is everything alright my dear?" He asked with a small smile.

I shook my head, "Is it true? Is there really a way to save the ones I love from death?" I asked with watery eyes, feeling conflicted and overwhelmed by all of my emotions right now. I knew this potential act was wrong and I shouldn't associate myself with anything related to the dark side, but I was desperate to save them.

His smile grew as he nodded, "Of course it's true, I wouldn't lie to you (y/n)." He stood up from his desk and walked towards me.

I eyed him as he slowly came closer to me, "How can I learn this power if it's not something the Jedi would teach me?"

He finally reached me and placed both of his hands on my shoulders comfortingly, "I can teach you."

My eyes widened as I backed away from his touch, his hands dropping down to his sides, "How do you know the ways of the force?"

He slowly stepped towards me while I took a few steps back, not recognizing the man in front of me anymore, "My mentor taught me everything about the force, even the nature of the dark side."

I took bigger steps back as I placed my hand in my cloak to hold the handle of my lightsaber, "You're
a Sith aren't you?"

He shook his head to dismiss my theory, "No my dear, I just have a much larger view of the force. Not just the narrow view the Jedi give you."

I pulled my lightsaber out and ignited it with tear filled eyes, "But you've been lying to me, all this time." Who the hell is he really?

He sighed as he stopped his movements to allow me my space, "And for that I am deeply sorry," He placed a hand over his chest while giving me a sympathetic look, "But I mean you no harm, I only wish to help you." He took one step closer to me as my grip tightened on my weapon, warning him to not come any closer to me, "Only through me can you achieve a power greater than any Jedi, learn to know the dark side of the force, and you will be able to save the ones you love from certain death. Even your beloved Anakin."

I was silent as I took in his words, my tears were streaming down my cheeks as I seriously contemplated accepting his help. Normally I would never, but the image of Anakin's smile in my mind was making my heart twist painfully. I can't live without that smile, "How do I know can trust you?"

He slowly reached into his pocket and pulled out a small holographic device. He pressed a button to for an image to appear, an image of him with a little girl, less than two years old.. it was me, I recognized myself from images with Master Yoda, "Because (y/n), I am your true father."

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I have the next two chapters done that I'm sooo damnnn excited for!! They made me sad to worry buttt it had to be done. I hope you all are ready ♥️ and pleaseee give me your thoughts! Your words always encourage me to write more and I know I said I won't post the next chapter till Tuesday, but I might do it tonight if I get the editing done in time, I have dinner plans so don't hold me to it🥰
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