Chapter 14

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by SurferGirl1963

by SurferGirl1963

"You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness!" Obi-Wan yells in despair.

Anakin, fueled by anger at the loss of his hand, charges at Obi-Wan. With a swift and powerful strike, he manages to knock the elder Jedi unconscious, leaving him lying on the ground.

"You shouldn't have underestimated me." The fallen Jedi muttered. Leaving his former mentor behind, Anakin races back towards the location where he left Emerae. Concern and urgency fill his mind as he searches for her among the chaos of the lava-filled landscape.

Finally, Anakin finds Emerae, still lying on the ground in pain from her earlier injury. He rushes to her side, his expression a mix of worry and relief.

"C'mon Emerae, wake up." He gently pats her face.

The girl's eyes flutter open as she asks, "Anakin? Is that you?"

"I'm here. We need to get you to safety. Can you stand?"

Emerae, weakened and in agony, looks up at her friend, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions.

"Anakin... I didn't think I'd see you again. I thought I had lost you..."

"We're together now. We'll get through this. Just hold on, Emerae." He looks at the gash on her leg making sure it's alright to move her without causing more damage.

Emerae looks at Anakin with concern as he tends to her. She reaches out and gently touches his robotic hand, feeling a mixture of sadness and worry.

"I'm sorry about your hand. I can't believe this happened."

Anakin looks at Emerae, his eyes filled with a mix of pain and determination.

"It's just a hand, Emerae. I've lost much more than that. But I'm still here, and we're together. That's what matters."

"I know, but it's a reminder of the sacrifices you've made, the pain you've endured."

"We can't change the past, Emerae. All we can do is move forward." Anakin gives a faint smile, trying to reassure her.

Emerae nods, her eyes filled with a mix of love and concern. Anakin holds Emerae's hand, his grip firm and determined. Emerae gives a small smile.

"Let's see if we can get you up now. You need medical attention." Anakin places and arm around her waist and helps her up before they make their way back to Padme.