Destruction of the Innocent (Anakin Skywalker)

~Field trip~

"Nova?...Nova, are you listening to anything I'm saying?...Nova!"

My eyes glance over the fist I had pressed to my mouth. I connect eyes with Echo and sigh. He scoffs and shakes his head, continuing to eat his breakfast.

"Yeah. No, yeah, I heard you", I mumble, retreating back to my french fries. 

 I sit back in my chair, scanning the cafeteria at all the others eating and chatting at their tables. No sign of Ahsoka yet, as I was waiting for her to go to the archives.

He rolls his eyes,  "What did I say then?", he says over a mouthful of toast.

"Something, something-get some sleep", I reply and pick apart my hashbrowns.

I feel his annoyed look burn holes through my forehead but ignore him. He starts to say something, but shakes his head, grabbing another fork full.

It was true, I had'nt slept very good for the week- too afraid the dreams would come back to me. The visions replayed themselves throughout the day without warning. I can still feel his grip around my throat, crushing my windpipe.

I suck in a deep breath, send him a reassuring smile."I'm alright."

He doesn't seem convinced.

"You look like shit, Nov", he nods.

"I have a lightsaber, ya know?", I nod back.

He scoffs a laugh and swallows before speaking this time.

"Look, just- I know how you get. Do me a favor and don't run yourself into the ground-hmm? We still need you", he raises an eyebrow."I'd get my ass handed to me if you were'nt out there with me."

I laughed and pushed my chair away from the table to stand.
"Don't you worry, don't plan on leaving anytime soon", I wink to him.
"Don't make promises you can't keep", he calls after me. I send a two finger salute over my shoulder as I make my way out of the cafeteria.

If I wasn't so distracted with my visions I would be at the top of my game today. But they keep  getting stronger, harder to control. Harder to avoid.

 Adjusting the strap over my shoulder, I made my way down the hall towards the landing dock. 

Ahsoka and I were part of the team assigned to transport a youngling class to Ilum today to find their Kyber crystals for their first lightsabers. I believe Master Yoda was set to join us as well.

  As I walk, I heard a grunt off to the right. When I turn, I look past the blue blur to see Anakin in the training room, a few padawans in training standing off to the side waiting for their turn.

He is at least twice the size of the kid, and much faster. Where Anakin was patient and precise, his apponent was greedy and aggressive with his strikes. 

But then again, I don't know who was cockier; Anakin or his student.

Anakin finally extends his right arm in a push and the kid slides cross the room. He laughs and stands straight with a nod.

"Not bad, but you must place them strategically. If you don't stay in touch with your surroundings, You will lose focus-and lose", he pants. He swings his saber once and gets into a stance."Again."