The Female Jedi | Anakin Skywalker

Chapter 10: Disappointment

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Almeta's low temperatured body floated in a large tank, and was in warm water. A breather was inside of her mouth; leaving her to cough slightly.

Without opening her eyes, she felt her hands press to the glass wall.

Her body was numb as she forced herslef to kick her legs barely. Her hair was sprawled across the water, and she opened my eyes.
Looking through the glass, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Master Yoda, and R2 stood; examining her process.

She felt her weak body give in as the water drained underneath her, leaving her to fall to her knees. She was shivering as the glass opened.

"Hand me a towel." Anakin demanded as he stepped towards the glass. Almeta's teeth chattered as Obi-Wan set a large towel in his hand.

Anakin wrapped the towel around her bare body, lifting her onto her feet. He held his arms around her as he walked her towards a sitting station.

"W-What happened?" She asked as he leaned down in front of her.
"Just take a deep breath, alright? You're safe now."

He stepped away, and walked towards Obi-Wan. Almeta held the warm towel around her securely, watching as Yoda walked towards her.
"Safe, you are. Take care of you for sure, Anakin will."
"Thank you, Master."
He gently patted her knee as he walked away.

"Young Oka, you took quite a spill. How are you feeling?" Mace asked, his arms crossed over his chest in concern.
"Like a disappointment." She admitted.
"Everyone eventually has a falling out in the Jedi world, this was yours. You were strong to go with Anakin in the first place."

"I didn't want him to go by himself, Master."
He nodded. "I understand. The force was with both of you today."

Almeta looked over at Anakin and seen an agitated look on his beautiful features. Obi-Wan stared at him in bewilderment, making her frown.
"This is my fault." She muttered, watching water droplets hit the ground as they ran down her locks.

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Anakin stepped inside of Almeta's apartment to see R2 and 3PO. 

"Is she here?" He asked.
"She's in there, Sir."

Walking past them, Anakin quietly opened the door, clenching his jaw.

Almeta stood, pulling on her gear. Anakin's eyes caught sight of a large scar over the skin of her back.
She spotted Anakin, and he looked away.
"Forgive me, I should have knocked." he said, clearing his throat.
"It's alright, Master. I guess we're even." She smiled.

She stepped out of the room, inviting him to sit on the sofa next to her.
"Almeta, may I ask you a question?"
"Of course, Master."

Anakin looked into her brown eyes. "How did you get that large scar on your back?"
She hummed. "Good question. I got it from Tuskens."
"Really?" He asked.

She nodded. "I was only seven when they attacked me. They struck my back. Luckily enough, it wasn't worse than that."

"No wonder you weren't surprised."
She chuckled. "I've had to deal with sand people for twenty-two years, Master."
He watched as she stood up. "Can I get you anything?"

Anakin shook his head. "I'm alright, thank you."
"I see the droids haven't left." She said, addressing to R2 and 3PO who were standing outside.

"Master Windu thinks it's necessary. R2 can contact us if he senses something wrong."
"I feel like a disappointment to the Jedi family." She said, placing her fingers over her mouth as if it slipped.

Anakin squinted his eyes slightly as he stood up. "I don't know why you do, Almeta. You're a Padawan. Of course you haven't experienced everything, but you're going to be a great, strong Jedi."

She looked away as he spoke, and he could sense sadness in her. Her breathing became heavy.
"I've tried so hard to prove myself that I'm not the weak girl I used to be. It's not the Jedi way."

Her sweet voice cracked, and a single tear ran down her face.
"Don't cry, Almeta. I promise you. After this war, things will be much different. So much safer, where I can teach you the Jedi way." He said, wiping her face dry.

She met his gaze. "Thank you, Master."
"You should get to sleep. I'll see you at the temple tomorrow."