|| SHADOWS AND LIGHT SERIES: BOOK 2 ||
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❝I thought I'd found my way out of the darkness, but it only led me deeper into the shadows. And yet, I've never felt more alive. ❞
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(Clone Wars Various X Fem! OC)
(Real Season 3)
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WHEN Nyx woke up, she jolted upright, nearly banging her head against the wooden headrest of her chair. Wincing, she rubbed her neck, still feeling the sting of whiplash. As her surroundings came into focus, she realized they were in a stunning garden filled with vibrant flowers and lush greenery.
She frowned, taking in the serene beauty around her. It was quiet and almost otherworldly. Glancing to her side, she noticed Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka stirring awake as well. Confused, she asked the group, "Where... where are we?" Ahsoka, her Padawan, looked as bewildered as Nyx felt.
"I don't know," Anakin groaned, rubbing his temples as if to massage away the fog of confusion. "But that was quite the landing... sorry about that."
Nyx shook her head, standing up and making the cockpit window. "It looks like... Coruscant, but so much greener," she commented, marveling at the vibrant vegetation enveloping the cityscape below.
Obi-Wan gave a thoughtful hum, stroking his beard. "Let's go out and explore," he suggested. "But remember, stick together this time." His tone was a mix of caution and urgency as if he sensed that the situation might be more complicated than it appeared.
Nyx and the others nodded in unison, stepping off the ship and onto the soft, green grass. Nyx inhaled deeply, savoring the freshness, but was startled to realize their world lacked any distinct scent.
She exchanged a glance with Ahsoka; both had heightened senses, sharper than their human companions.
"You can't smell anything either, right?" Padawan Tano asked, her brow creasing with concern. Nyx shook her head slowly. "No, my instincts aren't tingling at all, so this place doesn't feel malevolent."
"Of course not," came a soft voice that shivered down Nyx's spine. They turned to see a stunning figure standing before them—a lady with flowing green hair seamlessly blending with the surrounding foliage.
"Who are you?" Nyx asked, her tone brisk but curious.
"I am the Daughter," the lady replied, her voice melodic as she clasped her hands together. "Come, I will take you to my father."
Nyx glanced back at her friends, a mixture of uncertainty and intrigue in her eyes. Obi-Wan tilted his head slightly as if weighing their options. "You lead," he said, giving her an encouraging nod.
With determination, Nyx nodded and stepped forward, following the Daughter into the lush, surreal landscape thDaughterunded them.
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THEY walked cautiously on a narrow ledge of stone that clung to the side of the mountain like a snake winding its way through the rugged terrain. The air was excited, but nothing could have prepared them for what came next.
Suddenly, a lightning bolt struck the clear blue sky, shaking the mountain beneath their feet. Nyx instinctively leaped to cover Anakin and the Daughter as the stones began to rise and shift around them, creating a chaotic cascade of debris.
