Galaxy of War || A clone wars fanfiction

Chapter 69

"You're gonna need me on this one, Master," Anakin tells him as we walk closer to the Negotiator Obi-Wan's taking to the Utapau system to capture Grievous.

"Oh, I agree. I could use both you and Lora. However, it may turn out just to be a wild bantha chase."

"Master," Anakin stops him. "I've disappointed you. Uh, I haven't been very appreciative of your training. I've been arrogant, and I apologize. I've just been so frustrated with the Council."

A smile crosses Obi-Wan's face. "You are strong and wise, Anakin, and I am very proud of you. I have trained you since you were a small boy. I have taught you everything I know. And you have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be." Anakin looks relieved. "But be patient, Anakin. It will not be long before the Council makes you a Jedi master."

He turns to me with a proud smile. "Lora, I could say the exact same thing to you."

"All thanks to you, Master," I tell him.

"No, thanks to yourself. When I get back, I'll help you move out, as painful as it's going to be." He looks between Anakin and I. His eyes look saddened by the fact that we're both grown up now. "I'm forever grateful for having the chance to see the two of you grow up, and having the honor of training two of the best Jedi in the galaxy."

He pulls me in for a hug. I feel tears almost prick in my eyes. "Why does this feel like a goodbye?"

"It's not. I'll come back to you, I promise."

"Be careful," I tell him.

"I will, but you should be too. I don't like leaving you behind in these times."

"I will be fine, and I'll be there right when you return and the war is finished." I pull away. "Besides, I have Anakin to look after me." 

"He better be." Obi-Wan sends Anakin an almost intimidating stare. 

Anakin scoffs and throws his arm around my shoulder. "Of course, you would kill me if I let any harm come to her." 

Obi-Wan nods before he takes a long look at Anakin and I before walking down the stairs to the cruiser.

"Obi-Wan," Anakin says after him. He turns around. "May the force be with you."

"Goodbye, old friend. May the force be with you." He disappears down the stairs.

A few clones walks past us, and I recognise one of them. "Cody," I say.

He turns around. "General."

"Promise me to look after Obi-Wan," I tell him.

"Always," he responds.

"Also, tell the rest of 212th I said hello. Goodbye, Cody." He nods and walks the same path Obi-Wan just did.

"You can feel it as well, can't you?" Anakin asks as we walk back to the Temple.

"Feel what?"

"That the war is ending."

I look at the ground. "I do."

"What's wrong?" He stops me.

I try to give a small smile, but fail. "Nothing."

"Lora, I've known you for years. I know when something is wrong." He tilts his head.

"Truly, nothing." I've lied too much for my own good these past times. To the people I care about, to the Council,... to myself.

He hesitates before nodding his head. "Alright."

We take a speeder the rest of the way back. Or more, he drops me off before taking off again. Most likely to Padme's. My stomach growls, but I don't feel very motivated to eat. At least not alone. I stop in front of the cafeteria and look. Slowly I walk through the entrance and to the counter to pick up a food tray. I stand there, with the tray, while looking for a place to eat. The only table that's free is our usual table. I'm beginning to think other Jedi have just started to avoid it to not take our place. I sit down in my usual spot. But it doesn't feel right. I'm all alone. I've eaten alone before, but it didn't feel so lonely. Ahsoka is on Mandalore and not in the Order, Obi-Wan is hopefully defeating Grievous and the Clone Wars, and then we have Anakin... having somewhat changed and soon to be father. 

Then we have me. Not having found my place or have anything big and good happening. Just existing really. I take a few bites that I actually enjoy before having to force the rest down. I have to get some energy. After finishing with my food, I put the tray back before leaving the cafeteria and heading for the library. I have some unfinished work I have to hand in before long. 

"Hello, Lora," Madame Jocasta greets me with her soft smile. 

"Hi, Madame," I tell her before continuing through the library. I find a silent spot in a corner. I sigh as I look around. I realize the table I'm sitting at, is the one Ahsoka and I used to claim as ours whenever we were sent here after a mission. Usually if we had done something we shouldn't have. There was the time after Felucia, which ended up being a good thing we were here, but a lot of times besides that. We would not get any work done and just laugh and talk about our masters behind their backs without any care in the world. What a time.

I go directly to my room after I'm done. Tired after hours of hard work. I lay on my bed and stare at the wall. This may be my last night here. Depends on when Obi-Wan gets back. All the memories. I sit up and pick up my book again. I've just finished one, so I'm starting a new one. My final one. I have to drag Obi-Wan down to buy more, again. He won't be happy about that. I think he regrets ever giving me that one book.

My comlink beeps a few times before I register its beeping. "Lora Caran here."

"Lora." It's Obi-Wan. Why is he calling me? "I've defeated Grievous."

"What?" I exclaim. "That's amazing. Oh my."

"Yeah," Obi-Wan laughs. "It's a relief."

"When are you coming back?"

"I'm not sure. We still have a lot of work to do here," he tells me.

I get a little disappointed. "I understand."

"How's it going back home?"

"It's going alright, the sun is setting," I tell him.

"Great, then go to sleep," he jokes.

I scoff. "Yeah, right." But it's not a bad idea.

Another voice comes from Obi-Wan's comlink, that's when I know he has to go. "Lora-"

"I know, I'll see you soon," I say.

"Yes." He hangs up.

I sit in silence in my room. He has defeated Grievous. The war must be over now, right?  I mean, he was the leader of the droid army after Anakin executed Dooku. It has to be over. I actually can't fanthom it. I don't have to fight anymore. Relief washes through my body and calms my nerves. The constant stress and having to be on my toes, have not been healthy. I'm exited for the future for once. To see what it brings. How post-war will be. 

I try to meditate for some time, but nothing but bad images fill my mind. That's weird. Shouldn't there just be good ones now? So I decide to just go to sleep. But for once, it's with a smile one my face. Exited for what the morning will bring. 

"You forgot."

Author's note

Anyone remembers what she forgot? It's quite far back in the book.

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