In a galaxy far, far away....
Xzara Ardmore, warrior princess and seventh child to the King of Aquilae. Under the threat of a warring planet, her protection is placed in the trust of Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and padawan trainer Ahsoka T...
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THE SILENCE WAS UNBEARABLE. Xzara had been the one to ask Obi-Wan on this walk, her she couldn't find her words. She was angry and sad all at the same time, it was too much. "Xzara," Obi-Wan spoke softly. He took hold of her wrist gently, stopping them both. "I can feel your conflict, talk to me."
Xzara slowly turned to him, avoiding his piercing eyes. For a moment, she was at a loss for words as she stared at the tall grass. "After only a few weeks, you have weaselled your way into my heart somehow, and now you must go?" She took a breath, finally looking at him. "How is this fair?"
Obi-Wan frowned, his eyebrows creased in a thick, concerned line. "Xzara, you must know by now that life isn't fair. We take what we are given and must live with it." He still had a hold on her wrist.
"Then why must the universe take you away from me in a time like this?" Xzara felt her emotions begin to overwhelm her. "My home is on the verge of war because of me and when I finally have someone to teach me how to use these powers, powers that could stop the war, he leaves?" The disappointed face of her father and eldest brothers flashed in her minds eye.
Xzara didn't realize she was crying until Obi-Wan's hand was wiping the tears from her eyes, caressing her cheek softly. As she look at him, she could see that, he too, was crying, though no one was there to wipe his tears. "Xzara," He began quietly. "For so long, I have resented the choices of the Jedi Council, but I have dedicated my life to them. I cannot just simply leave."
"Bullshit!" Xzara pulled away from him, allowing her angry tears to fall. "You told me yourself! There was someone before me! You said you were willing to leave the Jedi for her! Why am I different?!" She screamed.
Obi-Wan stood frozen. For once in his life, he was at a loss for words. He watched as Xzara attempted to compose herself, console and hold herself. She ended up dropping to the floor. He ran forward, catching her. "Oh, Xzara," He sighed shakily. This memory was all too familiar — holding the one he loved in his arms as she cried. How Satine would scold him for his treatment of Xzara. "I'm so sorry," He hushed. "So sorry, love."
An hour later, Xzara was standing in a gown next to her brothers as they bid goodbye to the Jedi. When Anakin stopped at Xzara, she could see how truly upset he was to go. "Princess," He sighed. "I'm sorry we couldn't do more for you."
"I told you to call me Xzara, Anakin," Xzara smiled sadly. "Take care of yourself and that padawan of yours." They hugged and Anakin stepped back, allowing Ahsoka to crush Xzara in a hug.
"I'll miss you!" The young girl cried.
Xzara couldn't help but laugh. "I'll miss you more, young one," She stroked her head softly. "May we meet again."
