What have you seen cannot be unseen, my love.
Scared? I am not scared, ashworth. I am driven by my desire to protect you and bring balance to the Force.
your crying wipes away your tears
takes ashworth's hand and kisses it gently These tears are not for myself, but for the burden I carry. I am torn between my duty as a Jedi and my love for you. It pains me to see you caught in the midst of this conflict. Ashworth: softly Anakin, I understand your pain. But please, do not forget that I can handle myself.
sighs heavily, releases ashworth's hand There is something else, ashworth. Something I have kept hidden from you.
looks down, voice trembling I... I fear that if I continue on this path, I will lose myself completely to the darkness.
anakin don’t say that you have hope I’m still here for you
grabs ashworth's shoulders firmly Hope? You speak of hope as if it is a solution. But what happens when all hope fades? What then, ashworth?
pauses, conflicted Love... Love is a powerful force, ashworth. But it can also blind us to the truth. I am torn between my love for you and my duty as a Jedi. I fear that one will consume the other if I am not careful. Ashworth: holds Anakin's face gently
I know the choice you have to make but you can’t let fear control you love
takes a deep breath, holds ashworth's hand tightly You are right, my love. Fear cannot control me.
pauses, looks into ashworth's eyes I mean that I have made a decision. I will not let fear dictate my actions any longer.
sighs deeply, lets go of ashworth's hand This war... it must end. And I know just how to bring about peace.
narrows his eyes, determined I will confront Chancellor Palpatine. I have learned the truth about his identity as Darth Sidious.
Killing him would be too easy, ashworth. No, I have something more in mind. I intend to turn him to the light side. Together, we can bring balance to the Force and end this senseless war. Ashworth: stares at Anakin, disbelief evident in their eyes Are you sure this is the right path, Anakin? The path of redemption is never easy.
no I mean if we have kids they’ll grow up with a parent who killed someone for revenge
takes a step closer to ashworth, a hint of anger in his eyes Revenge? Is that what you think this is about, ashworth? This is not about revenge.
takes a deep breath, voice filled with determination This is about protecting our future. Protecting you and any children we may have.
pauses, searching ashworth's eyes for a moment I love you too, ashworth. But this path... it won't be easy. Are you ready for what lies ahead? Ashworth: nods resolutely I trust you, Anakin. Whatever path you choose, I will stand by your side.
do you really trust chancellor palpatine though
narrows his eyes, conflicted Trust... Trust is a complex emotion, ashworth. But I believe there is still good in him.
Anakin, sometimes people wear masks to hide their true intentions. Don’t be blinded by appearances.
stands tall, a determined look in his eyes You are right, ashworth. I must not be blinded by appearances. I will use my connection to the Force to uncover the truth about Chancellor Palpatine. Ashworth: places a hand on Anakin's arm Be careful, my love. The dark side can be seductive, but it will consume you if you let it.
gently touches Anakin's cheek Remember, Anakin, the greatest battles are fought within ourselves. Your struggle is not just with the Chancellor, but also within your own heart.
takes a deep breath, nods solemnly You are right, ashworth. My struggle is indeed within myself. But I will not let the darkness consume me.
leans in, whispering And remember, Anakin, the power to change is within you. Don't let fear dictate your actions.
stands tall, a determined look in his eyes Fear will not dictate my actions, ashworth.
pulls ashworth into a passionate kiss I love you too, my love. Thank you for always being there for me. Now, I must go and confront Chancellor Palpatine. May the Force be with us both. Ashworth: teary-eyed, holds Anakin's arm tightly Be careful, Anakin. May the Force guide your path.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A plan? Tell me, ashworth. I am listening.
a Sith Lord must also follow strict rules otherwise the dark side consumes them. so i will pretend to kill you and he’ll come investigate knowing it’s the work of a Sith Lord. when he confronts me, you’ll reveal yourself as the Jedi in disguise
pauses, contemplating the plan It's risky, ashworth, but it might just work. If we play our parts perfectly, it could lead to exposing Chancellor Palpatine's true identity and buying us some time. Very well, let's proceed with your plan. Ashworth: nods confidently I'll make sure it goes off without a hitch, Anakin. We have to act quickly before anyone gets suspicious.
they go to the chancellor’s chambers
steps forward, activating his lightsaber Chancellor Palpatine, your reign of terror ends now. Show yourself! Palpatine: laughs sinisterly Impressive, Anakin. But do you truly think you can defeat me?