Nightfall

Prologue

Night had descended upon the desert, with the full moons shining brightly over the land. The air was cool, and the wind howled. Two individuals sat around a crackling fire under a rock formation.

"What do you remember about him?"
"Everything. I remember everything, from the moment we met to the moment we last saw each other."
"Well, can you describe him?"
"Tall, he stood at six feet, two inches. Athletic, with well-developed muscles. I remember him and the Clones working out together off-duty, and they would make a competition out of it. He was handsome, as well. He had this thick, wavy, brown hair that was cut to a medium length, and these blue eyes that I swear could pierce your soul. It's no wonder she fell for him."
"She?"
"Yes, a Senator. You could say they had... relations."
"So he ended up dating a Senator? I thought the Jedi Code forbade attachments?"
"It did, but while he respected the Jedi Code and the Jedi traditions that doesn't mean he always followed them."
"Hmm... Well, what was he like?"
"Kind, generous, confident, bold, willful, determined, passionate, selfless, trustworthy, etcetera."
"Sounds like he was perfect."
"Oh, trust me, he was not without his flaws. At times he was also cocky, impatient, reckless, impulsive, angry... I remember his anger. It simmered inside of him, he was never truly at peace because of it. At least, not until he met her. She was the only one who made him feel any peace. I never understood it, though, why he had this deep-seated anger. We never spoke of it, but the anger only showed itself on occasion, usually in combat."
"What was he like as a Jedi and a warrior, though?"
"He was disciplined and steadfast, just like his former Master. He was also brave, gifted, powerful, skillful, and well-trained."
"He must've been a sight to see in battle."
"He was."
"Do you know what happened to him?"
"I've assumed the worst, but the last time I saw him, we were attempting our escape and he purposely separated us. Putting himself between the Clones and me to ensure I would get away. I'm alive because of his sacrifice..."
"I'm sorry..."
"It's all in the past now."
"Is there any chance you could tell me about the Clone Wars?"
"What would you like to know?"
"Everything."
"I'll start from the beginning then..."