The Path Of Darkness, Or The Path Of Love? (AnakinxReader)

Stranded Shadows

Obi Wan had been gone for 2 weeks now, on a mission for the High Council on Coruscant. In his absence, Anakin had taken over the role of teacher, furthering my training and helping me to become stronger, both physically and with the Force. After the vision I had seen of Nihilus and my father, I took my training much more seriously. Everyday I drilled myself past my limits, which had earned a concerned talk from Anakin.
"Why do you push yourself so hard, y/n?" He asks me as I can take out my aggression on the training bot in front of me. Sweat pours down my face and I feel as though my lungs are exploding. Stopping, I turn to him gasping. "Because I... I just do, I guess." I turn back, ready to begin parrying with the bot, but Anakin grabs my arm, forcing me to turn around and face him.
"Are you alright?" He searches my face with an inquiring gaze as his hand rests on my skin, stroking the soft skin on my bare arm. His concern warms me inside, and I feel fuzzy, although I'm not sure if it's from him or from exhaustion.
I smile at him and nod. "I'm fine, I just want to improve. That's all."
He smiled and squeezed my shoulder. "That attitude will really take you places, y/n. I'm proud of you."
I can't help the smile that comes to my face as he says that. "Thanks, Ani."
He looks at me as I say that, his eyebrows furrowed in thought. I pray that I didn't say something wrong. He finally gives me a small smile.
"My mom used to call me that," he said, smiling fondly at me. "You can call me that. But around everyone else, it's Anakin." Laughing, he winks at me and leaves, so I'm standing alone in the training room.
Sighing, I look at the beaten up bot standing in the middle of the room. "One more time, little guy." I pick up my sword and begin swinging.
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I've been sitting on the edge of my bed for about an hour, anxiously awaiting Anakin's return. He isn't normally gone this long, I think to myself. What's going on?
I know I probably shouldn't worry, but I can't help but feel that something unusual is going on.
Just as I'm about to go and search for him, a knock comes from my doorway. He comes in, looking tense yet excited.
"Y/n," he said, his voice brimming with energy. "We're being sent to Kashyyyk. Since Obi Wan isn't here, they have no choice but to send us alone." He smiles, although it looks forced. "It'll be a perfect test of our skills."
I feel my stomach twist into knots. Not again, I'm not ready! "But why are they sending me? You were the one promoted to a Jedi Knight, shouldn't you go with someone more capable?" I have to swallow my pride to admit that to him. Sure, I liked to think I was capable and strong, but I knew that wasn't the case after the last mission they sent me on.
Anakin looked at me, smiling tenderly as he gazed into my eyes. "You're definitely capable enough to come. Plus, there's no one else I'd rather be stuck with on a planet filled with Wookies and venomous creatures."
My heart warmed, and I smiled at him. "So when do we leave?" I ask, shifting my weight as I look into his eyes. His gaze pours into mine, and although the eye contact is intense, I've never been one to back down from a challenge. It's exciting, anyways, to be stuck in this battle for dominance with him.
"Within the week. You should begin preparing immediately. And bring lots of medical supplies."
"Something tells me we'll need it."
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Hi guys!
I know this chapter was crappy and short, I apologize! I've been having technical issues, and my whole draft got erased at 3000+ words. I didn't feel like writing that much right now, so I'm splitting the initial draft into sections.
Again, also sorry for the wait. I love you guys! <3
-Holli (Carson)