About You || Anakin Skywalker x OC ||

(40) Explosion of Sorts

"You and me always forever."

-Cults

When I awake, Anakin is still asleep and the sun is streaming through the windows. Yawning, I roll out of my bed, walking over to the bathroom to get ready for the day. Once my needs are taken care of, I quickly braid my hair, weaving a mint green ribbon into it. My tan robes fit comfortably around my frame and my boots slide snuggly on my feet, normality is what I need right now.

After writing down the events of last night, I exit my room in search of a very special master. My conversation with Anakin was very eye opening last night. I might not be able to save everyone, but I can train and work hard enough to save as many I possibly can. Don't get me wrong, Mace was an amazing master, but I have to become more attuned to the force before I can ever even think about extending my lightsaber training. My senses are way too sensitive and I have to hone them in before I can do anything else.

"Master?" My voice is still a bit croaky from the crash, but it's a lot better than it was before. A small breath of relief escapes me as I enter Master Plo-Koon's chambers, finding him meditating in the center.

"I've been expecting you young Gallows." Plo-Koon greets, "Have a seat." He motions to the empty floor space in front of him. Without further invitation, I sit down, crossing my legs as if I were about to go into a meditative state, "What brings you here?" Plo-Koon says finally.

"I wish to extend my training with the force." I explain, "My senses are at an all time high and it's causing a lot of stress on my mind." I pause, unsure if I should continue. But, it's Master Plo-Koon, he would understand, "I don't know how much more of this I can take."

Thankfully, Plo-Koon nodded understandingly, his fingers meet his chin and I can tell he's in deep thought. My mind flashes back to right before I became a padawan, I had heard the rumors that Master Windu and Plo-Koon had quarreled over who would get to train me. While I'm grateful for everything Mace has done for me physically, a part of me wishes Plo-Koon could have trained me.

"I've always known your abilities with the force far surpassed many at the Temple." Plo-Koon says finally, "We can begin your training now if you wish, but I must warn you, it's not for the faint of heart."

"I'm willing to do whatever it takes, master." I assure him, causing Plo-Koon to nod.

"Very well young Leora, lets begin." We start with a meditative state, Plo-Koon talking me through different methods on how to hone into the force and expand my mind with it. By the time we're done, both my body and mind feel lighter, a little more free.

"I'll see you soon Leora, remember, do not let the past haunt you." Plo-Koon warns as I leave his chambers, I wave him goodbye before setting off into the temple. I wanted to check on Caleb but he was currently in a one of one training session with Master Yoda.

"Are you around?" I questioned through the mental bond, hoping to find Anakin. When I reached out with the force, I was pleasantly surprised to feel his presence nearby.

"At the command center, get here quickly." Anakin replied, his voice urgent. Without another thought, I took off towards the command center, my robes flying behind me. Thankfully, I was already super close to the room and I skidded to a stop a few moments later, the doors opening to reveal Anakin, Obi-Wan, Rex, Cody, and a few commanders.

"Kamino." Anakin nodded his head towards me as I came to his side, already answering my question.

"They're going to attack our home planet." Rex's voice was grave as he studied the holo model of General Grievous and Asajj Ventress. Just the sight of the sith gave me chills.