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Anakin's POV
The wind flowed through my hair as I fell through the air; waiting for my imminent end with a heart so broken and filled with betrayal, death was welcomed.

I just didn't understand what went wrong, or why she looked and talked to me like I was nothing but a stranger to her. And to actually do what she just did; stab me and shove me off a building, all while laughing..

Well, I was having a hard time believing she was the same girl I gave my heart to.

And even before when she was consumed by the dark side, at least I could see a glimmer of herself in her eyes - though it was small. But the woman I just encountered; I didn't recognize her at all, there was no trace of the (Y/n) I once knew.

Flashback
"If you walk me into the pool Anakin, I swear to the gods I'll-"

I pinched (y/n)'s side gently; causing her to giggle and ending her threat, she's always been ticklish, "Relax, I'm not walking you into the pool," I brought my lips close to her ear as I held onto her waist; guiding her down the hall, "Although you would definitely deserve it." I whispered teasingly before kissing her cheek. She chuckled; knowing I was right.

It was late in the night so there weren't anyone in the halls to question our closeness; except for a few knowing clones who gave me winks as we walked by. I may have told quite a few members of the 501st about our relationship. I couldn't help it, they're like family to me and I trust them, especially Rex.

"Are we almost there?" She yawned quietly.

She just got back from an assignment so I'm sure she's exhausted, but today is a special day that has to be celebrated. Even though I'm positive she doesn't remember what today is, which is fine - but it's a day that I personally never forget.

"We're here now, but don't take the blindfold off yet," I instructed while stopping her in-front of my, bedroom door. I waved my hand for it to open, and slowly guided her inside.

She sniffed the air faintly once I closed the door behind us, "We're in your room," She deducted.

I furrowed my brows; she wasn't wrong, but I was curious as to how she automatically knew, "And what makes you think that?"

"I can smell your cheap cologne, and that vanilla candle you insist on lighting all the time."

I chuckled with a head shake, "You bought me this cologne for my birthday you know."

"That's how I know it's cheap." She teased.

I couldn't help but hug her from behind, and kiss the side of her neck, "You're such an asshole, but I love you." I squeezed her one last time before letting go after she mumbled an 'I love you too', "Okay you can take it off now." I moved away so I was now a small distance in-front if her.

She eagerly removed the blindfold, and her eyes instantly landed on the bed that was covered in rose petals with a small box in the middle; open and containing a diamond necklace in the shape of her first initial.

She looked both confused, and delighted at the same time, "This is beautiful Ani, but what-" She glanced up to meet my excited eyes, hers holding guilt, "Did I forget something?"

My smile widened as I reached my hand out and grabbed hers, entangling her fingers in mine, "Fifteen years ago today, is the day you first spoke to me." The day I gained my first real friend, and my first ever love; my only love, "So, it's the anniversary of the best day of my life."

With tears in her eyes, she came forward and crashed her lips to mine while running her fingers through my hair. I kissed her back and wrapped my arms around her; picking her up so she could wrap her legs around my waist.

"I feel so guilty for forgetting, I'm sorry," She whispered in-between kisses; our lips moved together softly, but quickly.

I pulled away and gazed up into her eyes, I shook my head, "Don't feel guilty. I spent half of those fifteen years treating you like shit - it was probably a day you tried to forget." I kissed her jaw; feeling the guilt over my selfish and childish actions.

"Never has that been a day that I could ever even attempt to forget," She cupped my cheeks while looking down at me as I still held her up, "It's the best day of my life too." She gently caressed my cheek with her thumbs; her sweet smile giving me the most intense butterflies.

"I love you," Were the only words I could think of to say. Her beautiful (e/c) eyes held me under a spell, and she took my very breath away.

She leaned down and softly kissed my nose. Just when I thought she couldn't cause anymore fluttering in my stomach - she proved me wrong, "I've loved you forever , and I always will. Happy anniversary my love." She whispered before pressing her lips to mine, and I walked her backwards to the bed.
Flashback ends

I closed my eyes, and felt another tear rolling down my cheek, "Liar." I whimpered; waiting for the death that she, the person I loved and trusted the most, caused.

And just when I thought it was finally going to come; I felt my body hit against something metal, and I groaned at the painful impact. But it wasn't nearly as painful as the wound currently on my abdomen.

"You called Skywalker." I heard the voice of Mando, and I turned my head to see him from the corner of my eye through his cockpit window.

I smiled with gratitude. He broke my fall with his ship, and he's lucky I hadn't been falling too long either or else I would have broken his window.

I sighed with relief as he continued flying the ship upwards so I wouldn't slide off, "A little earlier would have been better." I groaned as I adjusted myself, and added pressure to the gaping wound that I learned was more to the side than in the actual middle of abdomen. Which is good; it's better than being stabbed straight through my stomach, but it's also still very bad.

"Shut up kid and climb upwards while I straighten the ship out so you can get in through the top hatch." He instructed me with a bit of sass to his tone.

I exhaled nervously in preparation as I began to turn myself around so I was in my stomach. Then I began to climb towards the roof of the ship, dragging my weak body along his windshield.

"That doesn't look good An," I heard him address me, most likely seeing my wound for the first time.

"Doesn't feel good Mando," I responded as my gloved hand gripped onto the roof, and I felt him begin to straighten the ship out while I fully pulled myself to the top, "That sucked." I sighed as I laid next to the hatch. My wound was beginning to burn more, and my whole body was sweating; drenching my clothes.

I used the force to open the hatch and I rolled over so I could fall inside; landing harshly on the metal floor with a groan, "You alright kid?" He asked, coming up next to me and helping me to my feet.

I shook my head, "I'm dying," I informed him of the horrible truth as I felt my body weaken more as each minute passes,"You need to get me to Master Yoda; he's the only one strong enough to help me."

He led me to his co-pilot seat, and strapped me in as I weakly laid my head back against the seat. He handed me cloth, and medication so I could tend to my wound as he flew us out of here. But as I popped the pills and pressed the cloth to my injury for pressure, I realized we weren't moving.

"That's her." I heard him growl, and I glanced up to see that the ship was the same level as Padmé's apartment.

And she, was still there on the balcony. Staring at us both with loathing in her eyes, and disappointment that she failed - so far, "Get us out of here Mando." I demanded; noticing Lilith's hand twitch on her lightsabers handle.

Of course he didn't listen to me; he had his hands on the controls for the guns, preparing to try to kill her, "Shes the traitor, she's the reason Aayla is dead." He was about press the controls to shoot, and an icy dread filled my veins.

"Mando, go!" I shouted; breaking him out of his murderous trance.

Sweat dripped down my face as tunnel vision took in affect, but I could still see her pull her lightsaber form her belt and ignite it. I knew what she was going to do, and we needed to get out, now.

Mando finally realized he wouldn't win this, and even if he tried - he knew I would be dead no matter what by the end of it if I didn't get the held I needed and fast. So he flipped a few controls, and ship began to shoot backwards.

But it abruptly froze in place, causing us both to jerk forward and I slammed my head against the wall; making me more dizzy than I already was.

I looked towards Padmé's apartment, and Lilith was holding her hand out; keeping us in place. She immediately flung her lightsaber forward, aiming it straight towards my friend. I quickly raised my hand and stopped the blade just as it reached the window; not allowing it to break through the glass.

Meanwhile, Mando was putting as much power as he could into getting us and his ship out of there. He was currently accelerating backwards, and the ship began to slowly reverse; creating a distance between us and her.

I could see the frustration on her face when she realized she was losing control on both our ship, and her lightsaber.

Her eyes flickered behind us, and she finally let go of us.We instantly flew backwards due to the amount of power he had placed in the accelerator, and her lightsaber went back into her hand.

I expected to see more irritation in her features, but no. She simply waved and the last thing I heard was a loud bang as our ship crashed into the building behind us.

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I'll be updating this one again soon; I now have a clear path to the ending and so I'm hoping to finish this book by the end of October ♥️
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