The Lupine watched as he passed beyond her influence. Watched as he stumbled, then gathered himself for a last step. Watched as he was reclaimed by the Force.

The tear that had threatened to escape her eye before, now broke free to travel down her cheek. She felt her body release so many years of tension and heartache. Countless memories paraded through her thoughts then, and she let them wash over her.

She wept, then. Tears of elation, utter relief, and at the same time acute loss.

Both hands came up to cover her face, and still on her knees, she let herself lean forward until her head nearly touched the sand.

It was over. And for the briefest of moments she held onto a sliver of disbelief at that fact. It was a notion that was dashed away swiftly however, with the knowledge that she had watched with her own eye, the end of her tormentor. Everything that he had been to her...

Her shoulders heaved in silent sobs.

After so very many long years, she was finally free.