The Altar of Mortis (Pt. 2)

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  Anakin was taken aback by what his apprentice had become. Ahsoka took the opportunity to jump at him, but he blocked her attack with his now ignited lightsaber. Ahsoka came at him again and again and again. Anakin noticed that her fighting style was now more aggressive than it was before and he kept trying to dodge her attacks not wanting to hurt her. He would occasionally have to bring his lightsaber up to parry an attack, but never did he make the first move to attack. 

  While all of this was going on, the Son was watching this happen from his castle. He stood pleased at what he had accomplished and felt very confident in his actions. he was so caught in his pride that he didn't notice the Daughter and Obi-Wan enter the throne room. When the Son finally felt their presence, he said, "Sister... what a pleasant surprise. And you brought a friend." "What have you done, brother?"  the Daughter asked. "Done? I have done what is right... or what is wrong, depending on your point of view," the Son sighed. "Our Father is dying. Did you do it?"  the Daughter asked. "He is just so selfish and was taking too long to die, so I decided to move things along. Now, why are you here?" the Son said sitting on his throne. "I won't let you leave this planet,"  the Daughter shouted. At this, the Son stood up and walked towards them saying, "You are not strong enough to keep me here." "Not alone, she isn't," Obi-Wan intervened. "Are you referring to your friend, the Chosen One? You might want to check up on him. He's a little preoccupied right now," the Son snickered. Obi-Wan raced to the gardens to help Anakin with whatever was going on. 

  Meanwhile, the fight between Anakin and Ahsoka intensified greatly. "I don't want to fight you, Ahsoka," Anakin said. Right as he said that, Ahsoka kicked him in the gut sending him and his lightsaber in two different directions. "And now the student will kill the master," Ahsoka said before lunging at him. Anakin used the Force to grab his lightsaber and ignited it right as Ahsoka brought her lightsaber in for the killing blow. "Getting ahead of yourself, aren't you, Snips?" Anakin scoffed. "Don't call me that. I hate it when you call me that!" she said pushing him back and continuing the fight on the offense. Anakin used his lightsaber to disarm her and her lightsaber flew into the air. However, Ahsoka was fast enough to jump over him and catch it again. This time, she ignited both her lightsabers when Obi-Wan came to Anakin's aid. 

  "Two Jedi... finally a challenge," Ahsoka said before engaging both Jedi Knights. 

  Back inside the castle, the Son was watching the fight transpire below and he reveled in it, "Can you feel it, sister? Can you feel the anger, the hate, the fury?" "Their conflict is feeding you, isn't it? I must stop them,"  the Daughter said run towards the exit. However, the Son used the Force to push her away and said, "No." Then the Daughter used the Force to lift him off his feet and pound him to the ground. When he got up, he said to her, "If you will stand in my way, then I guess we must fight." The two Celestials engaged in a fight of their own. Meanwhile, the Father awakened to the energy of the light side and the dark side going head-to-head. 

  Ahsoka, Anakin, and Obi-Wan-- three generations of masters and padawans-- were still at it fighting against each other in a heated three-way battle. "Any suggestions?" Anakin grunted. "Yes. We cut her free," Obi-Wan said as he pulled out the dagger the Daughter had given him. "What is that?" Anakin asked. "It can kill the Son," Kenobi answered. "Where did you get that? Give it to me," Ahsoka growled. Meanwhile, the Son and Daughter were still fighting. The Daughter was able to deflect most of her brother's attacks, but then the Son zapped her until she fell to the ground. "You don't have to do this,"  the Daughter pleaded. "Then stand aside," the Son yelled as he sent another wave of lightning her way. The Daughter fell to one knee, but then she shouted to him, "I can't. I won't."  With that, she charged at him in the form of a gryphon at full speed and knocked him into a wall. The Son changed form as well and charged at her. 

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