The End

Chpt. 10

Audrey's POV

After saying goodbye to Obi-wan, me and R3 walk towards my starfighter. I nod to Bail who was preparing to take Leia back to Alderan.

"May the force be with you," I tell him.

He nods to me, "Good luck to you. And may the force be with you too."

I sigh as I load R3 into my light blue starfighter. As we take off, I spot Obi-wan staring at us as we go.

"May the force be with you, Obi-wan," I whisper sadly.

I hear R3 make some swooning beeps and I roll my eyes, "I get it, you ship us, R3."

I let R3 control the ship, and allow myself to let my thoughts wander. What now? The republic was gone. The war was over. And a new one might take over. Where was my place in all this? As a Jedi of the Republic, I was to keep peace and negotiate. During the war, I was a General, trying to ensure victory. But now... Now, I was a lone Jedi with no one but myself. I sigh, what was I going to do? in my earlier years, I would have asked Qui Gon or Ma- Wait- Qui Gon!

I smile to myself, "R3, set course for Ahch-to."

Soon, we enter Ahch-to's atmosphere and land close to the bottom of the island. I jump out of my starfighter, taking a deep breath in. It smelled like home. I had never known it, but Ahch-to had always been one of the few places I could actually call home. It was where I had spent a few of the best years of my life.

R3 ejects out of her spot and lets out a few cheerful whistles. This was technically her homeland. After all, I had built her here. "You go do whatever you want." I tell her, "Meet me back at my old room by the time it gets dark."

R3 whistles in agreement and takes off on the right path towards the village. I head on the familiar left path that led to the boulder I used to love climbing. The waves crash around, and I spot families of porgs here and there.

When I reach the boulder, I realize that it had shrunken. No, I correct myself, I've grown.

I carefully climb up the boulder and stare out into the horizon. The waves crash against the boulder rhythmically. The sky dotted with light gray clouds. The beauty of the island. I wished t share this moment with someone, but, like last time, I glance beside myself and see no one. I was just as alone as last time. Only this time, Qui Gon wasn't here to support me and I did not have the comfort of knowing I would be able to see Anakin again. I feel a tear slip down my face and I journey up the hills, passing familiar places where I had spent three years of my life. The small forest. The pond. The training meadow. And last, the old Jedi Temple. 

I find myself holding my breath as I walk up the ancient ruins. When I reach the rock cliff where Qui Gon had made me his official padawan, I bend down, hands touching the rough rock where there were so many memories held. I close my eyes, letting the force take me completely.

The island. 

Life.

Death.

Light.

Dark.

Love.

Hate.

The Force.

Suddenly, memories come rushing to my head. Image after image.

Me, mom, Anakin. Together on Tatooine.

Mom, giving me her moonstone necklace.

Anakin and me in the space battle above Naboo.