The Forgotten Hero: A Star Wars Story

Escape from the sand

Kitster runs up to Anakin as he and Qui-Gon and Y/N exit Anakin's hovel. Shmi stands in the doorway. Anakin pulls a handful of coins out of his pocket and gives them to Kitster.

Kitster: There are so many of us who want you to stay, Ani... You're a hero.

Anakin: I... (looks to Y/N) We... have to go.

Qui-Gon has moved a short way down the street along with Y/N.

Kitster: Well.

Anakin: Well.

Kitster: Thanks for every moment you've been here. You're my best friend.

Anakin: I won't forget.

Anakin hugs Kitster and runs toward Qui-Gon, and his brother, then stops to look back at his mother standing in the doorway. He turns back to the two males, then turns and runs back to his mother.

Anakin: (starting to cry) I can't do it, Mom. I just can't.

Shmi hugs Anakin. Qui-Gon watches from a distance. She kneels down and looks him in the face.

Shmi: Ani, remember when you climbed the great dune in order to chase the Banthas away so they wouldn't be shot... Remember how you fell down so many times, you were exhausted and you thought you couldn't do it?

Anakin shakes his head.

Shmi: This is one of those times when you have to do something you don't think you can do. I know how strong you are, Ani. I know you can do this...

Anakin: Will I ever see you again?

Shmi: What does your heart tell you?

Anakin: I hope so...yes...I guess.

Shmi: Then we will see each other again.

Anakin: I.. will become a Jedi, me and Y/N and I will come back and free you, Mom... I promise.

Shmi: No matter where you are, my love will be with you. Now be brave, and don't look back... don't look back.

Anakin: I love you so much.

Shmi hugs Anakin, then turns him around so he is facing Qui-Gon and his brother, and off he marches, like the brave little trooper that he is. He marches right past Qui-Gon, staring right ahead, tears in his eyes, determined not to look back.

Y/N placed his hand on his brother's shoulder with a smile on his face, tearing up slightly. He turns towards Shmi and takes long striding steps in her direction. He reached his mother, pauses for a second, before bursting into tears and tightly hugging his adopted mom.

Shmi hugs back, with tears flowing freely from her eyes as well.

Y/N: Thank you for taking me in, mom. Thank you for putting clothes on my back, for feeding me, and taking care of me. I love you. I'll see you again some day. I promise.

Shmi: I love you too Y/N. I'm glad I took you in and I'm glad you've been there for Anakin this whole time. You boys look after each other you hear me?

Y/N nods before breaking the hug. Shmi wipes the tears from her son's face, before hugging him even tighter than before. Anakin runs over and embraces his family yet again.

Qui-Gon watches from his position with a proud smile.

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Qui-Gon, Y/N, and Anakin run toward the Naboo spacecraft. Anakin is having a hard
time keeping up. Y/N is next to his brother, urging him onward trying to get him to go faster.