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

~ Ch. 56 ~

                   Ezra's POV

    When I came around the corner, I was no longer walking down a path, I was in a ship. Seems to be some kind of warship. I felt two presences' that were oddly familiar. I walked farther into the ship and I entered a large room, with two people standing in the middle of it. When I got closer I recognized my Dad, Anakin, and my Mom, the Empress, Ahsoka. I was right in front of them and could hear what they were saying.

    "You don't have to do what he says! You decide your own destiny!" Anakin said to her. She looked away from him. "Anakin......my destiny is one that has been decided for me long ago. One that I can't ever change." she said, sadly. He put his hand on her cheek and made her look at him. She had tears falling off her face. "I love you too much to lose you." Anakin told her and kissed her deeply. They broke apart and Anakin held her close. " I love you too. But, I'm scared." Ahsoka said. He looked at her worried. "Why are you scared?" he asked her. "Because, deep in my heart I know that, no matter what I do. I can't delay what is supposed to happen." she said. "We can prevent it from happening! We can talk to the Council about it!" he said, pleadingly. "NO! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND! THEY WOULD LOCK ME UP AND WE WOULD NEVER BE A FAMILY! I WON'T LET THAT HAPPEN!" Ahsoka yelled, her eyes changed back to yellow.

    I finally understood why I am seeing this. It's when my Mom broke away from the Jedi order and brought the Sith back to the Empire. She executed order 66 and I saw the large battle that took place. I felt another familiar presence and looked over to see a younger Kanan. So...........he was there when it happened. I saw my parents go out a door and I wanted to follow but, the scenery changed and I was in front of a very........strange scene.

    One my left side, was a volcanic crag, lava clearly visible in some parts of it. On my right side, was a beach. And I am standing in the middle of it. "This is so strange....." I said, not really believing what I'm seeing. "Well, you better believe it cause it's happening." I heard a voice and I turned around to see........'me'. This version of me was standing on the volcanic crag area of what I am seeing. He has wings, almost like a Dragon, and prominent gold eyes, with sharp fangs, wearing nothing but black leather pants. "Stop it!" I heard a second voice and looked to my right.........only to see 'me' again. This version of me had angel wings, with longer hair that went to 'my' shoulders, was wearing white baggy pants with a white shirt. 'My' eyes were a very prominent sapphire blue, I almost mistook them for the real gem. Confusion must've been clear on my face cause the 'Devil' side of me, that's what I'm going to refer to him as, was smirking while the 'Angel' side of me was looking at me with sympathy and concern.

    "What is going on?? Who are you two?" I asked, confused out of my mind. They looked at each other then at me. "We are you." they both said, only causing me to be confused now. "Two different sides of you that is. We are your feelings locked deep inside." the Devil version of me said. "So, basic terms. You are the Sith side of me and you are the Jedi side of me?" I asked them, trying to clear my head of the confusion. They looked at each other then at me and nodded.

    "We are here today to help you with something that you have hidden deep inside your mind." the Devil version of me said. "Why do you have to become stronger?" the Angel version of me asked, gently. "To protect my friends and family. To get stronger to rid the Galaxy of the Sith!" I stated, seething a little more than I thought. The Devil 'me' laughed evilly. "See? I am a Sith. You want revenge for the deaths of your Aunt and Uncle? You want true power? I can give it to you! Grab my hand and it will all be yours!" the Devil 'me' said.

    "Ezra, we both know that you don't want to use your anger to get what you want. Revenge is not the Jedi way. Please, we can become stronger by Kanan's side. Your strength comes from the love and compassion that you carry with you for others. Don't be fooled by the Darkside!" the Angel 'me' said, reaching out his hand to me. Then I just realized that I did feel a slight anger when I was talking about it earlier. But, that's not what I want! I want to become stronger but, not through the Darkside version of power! I refuse to be evil! So, without any more hesitation, I grabbed the Angel's hand and the Devil screamed and the scenery changed to just the both of us on the beach.

    "I knew I wasn't evil." the Angel 'me' said. "I won't become evil. I've sworn to it. I just want to keep the ones I care about safe." I stated. "And you will. Our Master shall show us the way." Angel 'me' said, and disappeared, leaving me on the beach.

    "You have overcome a great challenge Padawan." I heard a new voice and turned to see a man, standing behind me. I know one thing, I have no idea who this is. "There is no need to be frightened. I am a friend." the man said, and by the kind smile on his face, I could tell he was a friend. "Who are you?" I asked him. "I am Master Qui-Gon Jinn. I was Obi-wan's Master when I was alive. I am now here, to help you." Master Qui-Gon Jinn explained. "But, how do I need help? I thought choosing a side was the way to do it?" I asked, confused again. "That's only one small step in your goal." he explained. "Padawan, if a decision was to be made, would you chose the noble or selfish side? Would you do what you could to save a person? Even if that means that you must give up your own life in order to make that happen?" Master Qui-Gon Jinn asked. "Of course I would! There's no question about it! I will protect the ones I care about. That's a promise not a fact!" I stated, proudly. Qui-Gon smiled at me and I saw a door appear to his left.

    "Go, your friends are waiting. Congratulations, you are an official Padawan, fully recognized by the Jedi Council." Master Qui-Gon said. "I will not disappoint!" I said, smiling and running through the exit. Not even five minutes into the new area and I'm already getting attacked by Kanan hugging me.

    "Are you alright?" we asked each other at the same time, causing us to laugh lightly. "I'm fine! Guess who I met!" I said, excitedly. "Wait........you met someone? Who?" Kanan asked me, curiously. "Master Qui-Gon Jinn! He told me he was Master Obi-wan's Master!" I said, excited. "Did you meet someone?" I asked him. "Yeah.........I saw my Master again." Kanan said. I smiled sadly and hugged him, with Kanan resting his chin on the top of my head............I sometimes don't like it when I remember that he is taller than me. But, ah well, can't do anything about it. We broke from our hug and walked over to the large round table that Luke and Neveah were sitting at.

    "Where's Acarna?" I asked them. "She hasn't come out yet." Kanan said, while I turned to look at the 'Daughter' pathway. Acarna........I hope you're alright.

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[ Phew!! This only took about 3-4 days -_- fricken college work!! Ezra finally met Qui-Gon Jinn! Even though it was short but, I've always loved Qui-Gon!! He's one of my favs!!

    What was the reasoning behind Qui-Gon asking Ezra those questions?? What is going on with Acarna?! Has she..............FAILED?!?! Or is she facing something much worse than what the others have faced??!!

    Specter 7 out!!!!!!!!! ]