Eden's POV

"I'm looking for Jocasta Nu," Luke announced once we reached the Jedi Archives. This place was shaped just like a library, with all its shelves and the like.

"Did you call for me?" an old woman came up to us with a smile on her face. "What can I do for you?"

"Do you have any security footage from ten years ago?"

"I'm sure I do," Jocasta nodded as she left. "Give me a minute,"

"What are you trying to find?" I asked, but Luke told me to shush. Moments later, Jocasta returned.

"Here's the only footage I could find the Archives," she said as holograms of a few Stormtroopers marching up the steps to the Temple. I felt a chill down my spine...like this could've happened years ago...had Anakin turned to the dark side...

"Hey...isn't that...Anakin?" I pointed at a figure with shaggy hair. That's gotta be him, alright, with the way his hair sprouted in all directions.

The security footage cut to a scene inside the Jedi Temple, where Stormtroopers were shooting at innocent younglings. They were all huddled in tight groups, some sobbing.

"Wait a minute, I think this is Order 66. That wasn't ten years ago," Luke raised his eyebrows.

"Be patient, young one," Jocasta advised. The scene changed to show Anakin entering the room where the Jedi Council met. A bunch of younglings were hiding behind the chairs.

"Master Skywalker, there's too many of them! What is going to happen?" one of them cried as the door opened. In stepped Hecate, who ignited her lightsaber. Anakin followed suit.

"Anakin Skywalker. We meet again," she hissed.

"I don't know you, but I feel like I do," Anakin shot back before he turned to the younglings. "Run,"

Just then, Hecate Force jumped and clashed lightsabers with Anakin. Luke pressed a button and fast forwarded the duel that took place. Once that stopped, Anakin was then conversing with Mom.

"Padme? Are you here?" he asked. "It's me, Anakin. Everything's fine now,"

"Thank the Force you're okay, Ani," Padme threw her arms around Anakin's waist.

"I need to talk to you about something. Something only you must know. I have to leave,"

"Wait...WHAT?! Ani, what about the kids? You can't just walk out of their lives like that! I love you most dear, but I must know the reason for this,"

"That lady who orchestrated the attack on the Jedi Temple and the attempt on my life is willing to put all of you in danger just to get to me somehow."

"How can that be? Why would she want you dead?"

"If she wants me dead...I think she wants to exterminate me because I'm a galactic hero or something. I don't know,"

"I can't help but think that the time for peace is running short,"

"I agree,"

"This lady seems sketchy. I don't want you to leave us behind, but I understand that our safety matters."

"Ani..."

"Promise me something. Promise me that you will take care of the kids. Prepare them for the darkness that is to come. If they find me at home, they will most certainly kill the kids and you too."

"Very well. I promise to take care of Luke and Leia before darkness takes over. I'll do what it takes to make them strong."

"Thank you, Padme. Tell the kids I love them. When we reunite, it will be on the day darkness takes over. I must go." Anakin put on his cloak and walked down the steps of the Jedi Temple.

"Ani..." Padme whispered before the hologram flickered thrice and disappeared. Then, silence. Luke stared off into space, silent. His mouth was quivering and tears were forming in his eyes.

"Luke...are you okay?" I asked.

"Now I understand why he had to leave." Luke mumbled. "So Mom wasn't just preparing us for no reason...she knew...they both knew! They both knew what would happen after...Dad was almost killed,"

"Yeah..." I bowed my head. I knew Anakin seemingly disappeared from the galaxy for ten years, but I didn't know what caused him to do so. There's something more. This Hecate person...is a tricky character. More answers will be revealed once her identity is exposed.

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Author's Note: Who do you think is Hecate? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.