Are We Meant To Be? *2nd book of the Other Half Trilogy*

~ Ch. 44 ~

                 Acarna's POV

    While we were flying away. I couldn't forget the Force signature that I felt before we took off. I recognized it immediately.........I would never forget his signature as long as I lived. I of course, had to hide my signature and I haven't unblocked it yet. I was headed back to my room but, I overheard voices so I did what I always did. I eavesdropped, curiosity got the better of me. I peeked real quick and saw that Neveah girl with Luke. She seemed really distressed.

    "Luke we gotta find a way off this ship. Now." Nevaeh said as she started to pace around the cargo bay. "Nevaeh why are you-" Luke began, but was cut off by Neveah. "That girl! The Togruta, she's the Empresses daughter! And when she shows up you can bet the Empire is close behind!" She whisper shouted, as a blast rocketed the ship as if to put emphasis on the situation. Huh, I guess we didn't get out of range all the way yet.

    "Luke I cant. I- I cant deal with being near that......that Monsters daughter! Not after what her mother did to mine." She continued to freak out and Luke gently grasped her arms stopping her. "Neveah, I know your scared. But trust me, I wouldn't have offered up the info if I didn't trust Fulcrum. I promise we will be fine. I'll protect you ya know." Luke told her gently tucking a piece of stray hair from her face. Nevaeh sighed a bit before the smallest smile graced her face.

    "How do you always know what to say?" Neveah asked as Luke held her close. "I don't know, I just do." Luke said and Neveah pulled him down to her and they kissed. Luke, you can easily see, is a whole foot taller than her. That is when I noticed their other Half tattoos, well Luke's at least. Both being expertly hidden by unsuspecting, slightly higher then normal, jacket collars. I quickly and quietly left after that.

    I entered my room and shut and locked the door. I feel so upset right now, but, I can't seem to understand why I feel this way. Maybe it has to deal with what that Neveah girl said. But, it shouldn't concern me so why should I care! I sighed and looked at my dresser.........with the engagement necklace from Kallus on it. I went over and picked it up, my finger tracing over the sapphire heart. Have I truly strayed so far from how I was raised? I went over to my bed and sat on it, thinking.

    How far have I strayed from my path? How long is it going to take until my Mother and everyone else I care for in the Empire realize that I joined the Rebels instead of them kidnapping me? How long until my world crashes around me? How long until Ezra and the others turn on me and I become a prisoner? Could my own selfish desire to be apart of a real family be causing Kallus pain? How long will I be running from my Zalaan and Dargeo? Will they ever feel the same about my decision? Will they feel like I've betrayed them when they learn the truth about my whereabouts? How long until this pain I feel goes away? But, the most important question of all............what will Mother do when she finds out that I've joined the Rebels? Will she punish Zalaan and Dargeo for my selfish decision? What if she does hurt them and it's all my fault?! I couldn't live with myself if something happened to either of them! Wait..........Barriss........my Padawan.............does she feel if I've abandoned her?! I don't want her to feel that way! I should've brought her with me! Surely Mother will punish her for my mistakes!

    As I felt myself start to panic, dealing with all these new emotions that I've never felt before. I couldn't hear the knocking that was on my door. I finally closed my eyes and took a deep breathe and started to sing an old song that I overheard some villagers sing a few times.

A storm is loosed upon the sea

Whose eye is stained with tears.

A wretch Hell-bound and bent on blood,

the makings of the fearful's fears.

The tide it stole away her grace,

the depths, they wouldn't claim her

A toil begat by father's blood

This path was laid before her

Redemption borne by brigand's blood

A blight upon the darkness

The pact embraced, a road unsought

The Maiden of Death won't be unwrought

Her wrath is known throughout the black,

the gardens of death she is tending

Vengeance is her only ward

Beware the blood red rose's thorn

    I finally realized that this song must've been inspired by my Mother's wrath. It makes complete sense now that I think about it. But, she became the way that she is because she cares about family. All she wanted to do was to keep me and my Brother safe. At least..............that's what I was told when I was young and my faith began to falter at times. I didn't realize that someone entered the override code and my door was opened, with someone standing there. I didn't look up.........I don't want to see the persons face, no matter whose it is. I can't bear to see anyone now. The person walked in and hugged me.

    "Don't cry." I heard the familiar voice of my Father, Anakin. Oh, I guess we made it back to the others. Wait..........I'm crying?! I didn't even notice. Anakin sat beside me and hugged me again. "Everything's all right. Trust me." he said. I sighed and just let him hug me. Stupid thoughts......

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[ Ok so I was going to post this last night but I was really tired and it wasn't finished all the way. So!!!!

    Will Neveah and Acarna have a showdown?! Will any of Acarna's questions come true?! Can Anakin save his daughter before it's too late?!

Specter 7 out!!!!! ]