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Chapter 1: Ghosts and Witches
A small Republic cruiser makes its descent onto the red planet of Dathomir. Jedi Masters Obi-wan Kenobi and Quinlan Vos were currently on a mission to seek the help of former Sith acolyte Asajj Ventress. It’s been almost seven months since the fall of both Darth Sidoues aka Palaptine and Count Dooku as well as the mass genocide of thousands of Jedi Knights and it’s been six months since Barriss Offee’s ominous premonition of the rise of remaining Sith. As a husband and now soon to be father, Obi-wan Kenobi was hellbent on getting rallying any resources to protect his family. The resolve within Obi-wan has never burned hotter. Neither he or his wife Luminara Unduli has been able to get a good night’s rest since hearing their unborn child was in danger and Obi-wan was set on destroying the threat once and for all. As the two Jedi exited their transport, fully cloaked in their Jedi robes, Quinlan was the first to comment on his surroundings.
“This place literally reeks of the dark side…. I don’t like it.”
“I don’t like it either, but the mission is important nonetheless,” Obi-wan murmured back, making his way towards an ancient looking temple.
Before the Jedi could reach within five feet of the temple, a squadron of hooded women appeared from the surrounding trees and shrubbery cocking their bow and arrows ready to shoot. Obi-wan and Quinlan were just as quick to ignite their lightsabers. Just as the two men were ready to strike, a familiar voice started to cackle.
“Well, well, if it isn’t Obi-wan Kenobi… I must say I never expected to see your pretty face again!” Asajj Ventress said as she made her way through the hooded women to face said Jedi. Ventress removed her grey hood to reveal that her once bald head has grown short, platinum blond hair. Her face looked more relaxed since the Clone Wars as she appeared less angry, but her steely blue eyes still held enough power to make a non-Jedi freeze in their tracks
“Well darling, you know I’ve always been full of surprises” Obi-wan says coldly, not moving from his attack stance.
Ventress looks to Quinlan, “I don’t believe we’ve met.”
“Master Quinlan Vos at your service” Quinlan answers flatly.
“I take it you two didn’t seek me out for a friendly chat?” Ventress inquires as her hands venture to her signature dual lightsabers.
“Actually, that’s exactly what we’ve come to do, the war’s over Ventress. You’ll be happy to know Count Dooku is dead as well as his Master. We’re not here to fight, we’re here to ask for help” Obi-wan explained, turning off his lightsaber.
Ventress’s eyes widen at the statement, “What could you possibly need my help for? You’ve proven to get yourself out of tricky situations more than once over the years.”
“There’s a Sith after his child and we were wondering if you knew anything about this guy” Quinlan interjects, turning off his lightsaber as well.
The former Sith whips her head back to Obi-wan before turning to address the women behind her, “Leave us, tell Mother Talzin we will meet shortly.”
All the women stowed their weapons away and nodded, returning to the temple as instructed. Ventress then turned her attention back to Obi-wan, “What is this about a child? Jedi are not ones to have children.”
Obi-wan’s expression sunk into a look of disbelief, “You’ve missed a lot since we’ve last met.”
Obi-wan then proceeded to tell Ventress everything that has unfolded since Count Dooku betrayed her. From the trip to Mortis to revealing Palpatine’s true identity to Order 66 to his marriage and lastly the news of his child and Barriss’s vision. For the first time, Obi-wan notices Ventress’s usual stoic face soften with each passing event he unravels. Obi-wan could feel the empathy within the Force coming from Quinlan as his old friend had been beside himself and Luminara.
“So this Barriss believes this Sith is out to possess your child for themselves?” Ventress asks once Obi-wan finished his tale.
Obi-wan shakes his head, “We’re not sure, but whatever it is, it’s not good. We thought we destroyed the Sith, but unfortunately it’s gotten personal. Palpatine wanted Anakin for his own and now this particular seems to be targeting my wife and I. Anakin is expecting children as well and undoubtedly they’ll be strong in the Force so it’s likely the Sith will be a danger to them as well.”
Ventress rolls her eyes, “Great, Skywalker just had to spread his seed too.”
Neither Jedi remarked at the comment. The situation was just too grim to be taken lightly. Ventress seemed to have taken the hint and gestured the men towards what appears to be the home of the witches. As the trio reached the entrance of the temple, a tall witch in bright red and black clothing appeared before them.
“Mother” Ventress addresses the older witch, bowing her head.
“Who do we have here Sister?” the “Mother” asked, pointing at the two Jedi.
“They are Jedi Masters Obi-wan Kenobi and Quinlan Vos. They come here in peace, seeking answers about the Sith. Would you be able to help them?” Ventress proposes sincerely.
“Of course… it is a pleasure to have Jedi come seeking answers rather than violence. This way…” The witch replies leading them inside.
The group entered a small, stone chamber that held a small table with a glowing, green sphere in the center.
“A crystal ball… who would have thought….” Obi-wan thought to himself sarcastically as he and Quinlan took a seat.
Once Ventress took a seat across from the Jedi, their host spoke again.
“Jedi, I am Mother Talzin, ruler of the Nightsister clan here on Dathomir. I use the Force through the magical arts. How could I be of service to you?” Talzin asks the men.
“Mother Talzin, I am looking to identify the Sith that threatens my family” Obi-wan announces calmly.
“I see… indeed the Sith works in mysterious ways. They are to abide by their rule of two, yet history has shown that it isn’t unusual for multiple dark side wielders to be present at the same time. These warriors reside in the shadows until they feel the time for them to ascend is right”, Talzin responds coolly, pulling the green sphere towards her with a flick of her wrist.
“So then who are we looking for?” Quinlan asks.
“Think hard Master Jedi, for this foe is someone you already know about…” Talzin said with a smirk.
Both Obi-wan and Quinlan reel in their minds all the foes they have encountered within the last few years before hearing Ventress whisper, “Savage…”
Talzin nods her head, “Right you are sister, our puppet still lives.”
Obi-wan gasps at the memory of the formidable foe that was Savage Opress. The Zabrak male was more monster than anything else. Obi-wan recalled that he killed without mercy and not even Dooku could tame him. The bearded Jedi clenches his fists, “I should have known that…” Obi-wan spat.
“Where is this bastard at now?” Quinlan hissed at Talzin, anger already fueling in him.
“Last I’ve seen him, he was searching for his brother in the outskirts of the Outer Rim” Talzin responds drily.
“You’ve never told me this!” Ventress says, sounding hurt at the revelation.
“You never answered my question!” Quinlan shouts, slamming a fist at the table. Obi-wan was still seething in silence.
“I’m starting to not like your tone, Master Jedi,” Talzin sneered.
“Well excuse me for not liking your damn riddles!” Quinlan scoffs.
“Mother, who is the brother? Where are they now?” Ventress questioned with haste.
The orb floating in front of Mother Talzin then revealed a blurry image of Savage standing alongside another figure dressed in all black; his dark hood darkening his face. The hooded figure was clutching what the Jedi recognized as a Sith holocron in his hand, laughing. Obi-wan’s stomach churned at the laugh. He was starting to feel nauseated at the notion that he may know who his enemy is.
“Who is this Mother? I don’t remember this man” Ventress snaps, starting to sound angry.
Before Talzin could answer Ventress, the mysterious figure took his hood off his horned head. Obi-wan then lurched in the direction of Talzin only to be stopped by Ventress and Quinlan who held onto him desperately. Hatred coursed hot in Obi-wan’s viens as he looked into the eyes of a foe he thought he killed so long ago on Naboo. Darth Maul’s red/black striped face glared at Obi-wan’s as the Sith utters, “She’s mine Kenobi.”
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Meanwhile on Lothal, two Mirilian women exited their two pilot ships in front of the ancient Jedi Temple that was hidden in a cylindrical mountain. One of the women was Jedi Master Luminara Kenobi nee Unduli and she was now six months pregnant with Obi-wan’s child. By her side, her recently knighted apprentice Barriss Offee looks to her teacher, “Are you sure about this Master?”
“Yes, dear… we can’t run forever. It’s about time we got some guidance,” Luminara says, subconsciously moving her robes to cover her now pregnant stomach. Barriss has noted that ever since her Master began to show that Luminara does anything she can to conceal her condition.
“As if that will stop the Sith….” Barriss always thinks to herself.
“I just hope Obi-wan can discover who the Sith is so that we can live in peace again” Barriss mumbled sadly. Barriss feels Luminara’s hand on her shoulder and turns to look at her Master.
“Me too love… me too” Luminara says softly, “I’m just so tired Barriss..”
Barriss’s heart broke in two hearing how depressed Luminara sounded. Since Luminara’s pregnancy had started, Barriss was rarely far from her Master. She and Obi-wan would do their best to make sure Luminara cared for herself so that she and the baby could stay healthy despite circumstances. It tore both Jedi up to see Luminara try to refuse food or stare absently at a window, not to mention how she would wince anytime the baby was brought up. Padme has done everything she can to try to get Luminara excited for the new arrival, but Barriss knew that behind every forced smile was sadness. It was the same kind of sadness Barriss observed even before the events of Geonosis. If Barriss did her math correctly, Luminara Unduli has been suffering bouts of anxiety and depression for years; her Master was just too good at hiding.
In return for looking after her and doing monthly health monitoring on the baby, Luminara was always there whenever Barriss woke up screaming from her nightly nightmares. The older Mirilian woman would cradle Barriss and whisper words of comfort until she was able to calm down. Even on the night of the Kenobi wedding, Of course, Obi-wan and Ahsoka were always eager to help, but no one knew Barriss’s pain better than her Master. The Mirilan women undoubtedly had an unbreakable bond. It was always there but it was cemented in stone when Luminara was willing to sacrifice her life to save Barriss from the dark side.
Barriss pecks Luminara on the cheek and whispers, “I know you are, but you’ve said it yourself, we need to find the light Master.”
Luminara smiles and nods, pulling Barriss alongside her as they entered the temple.
Once inside, both Master and apprentice kneeled and prepared themselves for meditation. Luminara and Barriss opened themselves up to see if anyone in the cosmic Force could offer some reassurance during such stressful times. Luminara spoke up after a few calming breaths.
“Do you remember when we meditated together for the first time?”
Barriss smiled, keeping her eyes closed, “Yes, I do… That was one of the happiest days of my life. I was so nervous during the selection, but all that went away when you taught me my first lesson… to breathe and let be.”
Although Barriss couldn’t see, Luminara allowed a genuine smile to grace her lips, “That makes two of us then... now you’re all grown up on me and you’re a full fledged Jedi Knight. I’m so proud of you my love, more than you’ll ever know. You’re old and wise enough to take a Padawan learner yourself if you wanted to.”
“I don’t want a Padawan right now Master. You and Ahsoka and my medical studies are my priority” Barriss said quickly.
Luminara laughed, “Alright then, I won’t have to worry about getting jealous of your future student then anytime soon!”
“You’ll always be in my heart, Master” Barriss assured her.
Barriss didn’t hear Luminara’s voice which caused the girl to break from her meditative state. The Jedi Knight was no longer in the temple foyer with her Master. Instead, it was as if she was standing in space. It was pitch black all around her with only the millions of stars providing any light.
“Troubled, you are?” a croaky voice called out.
“Master Yoda?” Barriss asked, feeling surprised she’d hear Yoda of all past Jedi. The eighteen year old couldn’t remember the last time she spoke to Master Yoda. Back when she and her friends were ganging up on Palpatine, Barriss heard the late Jedi Master Shaak Ti encouraging her to keep moving forward and to have faith in her Master. Thus, Barriss was expecting to hear or possibly see Shaak Ti once more, but now Yoda himself was sitting on a tree branch that appeared out of thin air.
“Growing up you have Ms Offee. Though I sense conflict within you.” Yoda continued, using his stick as he spoke.
“Yes… Master Yoda I’ve come before you for guidance. My Master is in grave danger and I have to help her!” Barriss pleaded as she kneeled herself back to the ground facing Yoda.
“Indeed, the child is of great importance to the Sith. A child of two Jedi, seen in over a millenia we have not. Powerful the little one will be ” Yoda replied.
“So what do I do?” Barriss asks again.
“Train yourself to let go. You must. Fear of loss is a path to the dark side…” Yoda was then cut off by Barriss.
“This isn’t about me, it’s about my Master!”
Yoda stared into Barriss’s eyes for a moment before closing his own in thought.
“Ms Offee, coming in the near future, your time is to make a choice. The dark side of the Force will destroy anything in its path to make selfish ends. If you cannot resolve the demons within yourself, fail your Master you will. Never alone you are, but learning to let go, save you all it will…”
Yoda then started to disappear, making Barriss begin to panic.
“Wait! Master! Don’t go!” Barriss pleads as she stretches one arm out for Yoda, who is now gone.
“Let go you must…” Yoda’s voice boomed in the darkness.
Barriss puts her face in her hands, “What does that even mean? Let go...Let go of what?”
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After not hearing Barriss’s voice, Luminara opens her eyes to see that she was in a dojo, a Padawan’s dojo, to be exact if the Jedi Temple on Coruscant still existed. As Luminara stood up, she saw a familiar face in her peripheral vision.
“Master Windu?” Luminara said breathily, taking in the Jedi as she never saw him after the assault on Naboo several months ago.
Mace Windu bows before her, “Master Unduli or should I say Master Kenobi?”
Luminara feels slightly embarrassed knowing that Windu would have been the last of the Jedi Council to condone her marriage to Obi-wan. Not to mention the conception of her child.
“Master… I’m so sorry” Luminara said quietly, looking downward.
A hiss of a lightsaber being ignited made the woman quickly ignite her own as she deflected from a strike on her head.
“Master?! What is the meaning of this?” Luminara cries in shock, falling back to give herself some space. But Mace had other plans as another blur of violet threatened to stab her in the heart before Luminara blocked it.
“You’re sorry?” Mace hissed, raising his arm to strike again.
Before Luminara could open her mouth, three other voices called out. Still keeping Windu at bay, Luminara’s eyes widen to see her fallen comrades Shaak Ti, Aayla Secura, and Ki-Ah-Di-Mundi, each of their lightsabers ignited. All four Jedi go for Luminara at once as the pregnant woman struggles to stay agile and flip away from her opponents. Her wedding ring glowed a bright green as Luminara called onto the Force to help her dodge attacks. After several minutes of dodging strike after strike, the Mirlian Jedi feels herself already starting to tire from her condition. If she weren’t carrying a baby, Luminara was sure she would put up a good fight, but now she herself grows cold at the thought she may have fallen into a trap. Her baby would be the most powerful living Jedi, a potential threat to both sides of the Force. In Luminara’s mind, it made sense why these ghosts would threaten to take her life. No Luminara, no baby, no danger.
Luminara deactivates her lightsaber and drops it, falling back to her knees as all four Jedi approached her with their respective weapons. With all four lightsabers inches away from her chest, Luminara exhales and throws up her hands.
“I’m sorry for what’s happened to you. Neither of you deserved your fate and I’m quite sure I wasn’t meant to survive the Clone Wars, but here we are. I’ve gone against the Jedi Code and married and conceived a child. A child that could stir up danger I know and if you wish to kill us both, I can accept that. But I will not apologize for loving my child, for loving my husband, for loving my Padawan, for not loving my friends. I’ve done my part to bring some peace to the galaxy, so I can die in peace.”
Instead of feeling any blade puncture her body, Luminara looked up to see everyone except Windu deactivate their lightsaber. Mace then raises his lightsaber as if she was being re-Knighted again.
“By the power and will of the living Force, Luminara Kenobi, you may rise!” Mace announces as he finally deactivates his lightsaber.
Luminara snapped her head up, “What?”
Shaak Ti came forward, “ My dearest friend, you’ve finally let go the darkness within your heart. You’ve accepted your love for your child and your family. The Luminara we knew in life would have never given up. You’re the only Jedi Master I knew whose stubbornness rivaled Skywalkers.”
“I do recall a time where you were so insistent in finding Poogle that you threw yourself into a storm despite multiple warnings” Ki-Ah-Di-Mundi added with a wink.
“And you’re one of the few Jedi to equal Ventress even with an injury” Aayla finished with a smile.
Luminara blushed, “That was all luck…”
“Master Kenobi, you’ve shown all of us in the Order that no matter how clouded things can be, no matter how dark it may be; you’ve always fought your way through. You’ve trained and sacrificed your Padawan to knighthood and you helped destroy evil before. I didn’t die from Grievous’s hand just for you to give up on fighting for your child. Your child is a gift from the Force itself. With the proper training and protection, he or she will maintain the balance Anakin has restored. We were blind before our deaths to value the power of healthy attachments. So we all have come forward to remind you of who you are. You, Luminara are worth the fight. If you can stop a Sith lord once, you can do it twice. Just remember that you’re never alone and the Force will be with you always….” Mace Windu says as the Jedi ghosts start to disappear.
With tears streaking down her face Luminara whispers, “Thank you…”
The dojo room dissolved back into the circular room. Luminara was expecting to see Barriss by her side again, but instead the ghost of Qui-gon Jinn materialized before her.
“Master Jinn” Luminara smiles.
“Hey little one, it’s been awhile” Quin-gon smiles back, holding his hands out for Luminara to grab. Once she takes hold, Quin-gon proceeds to speak.
“Dearest Luminara, I know you have everything you need to fight for your child, but I’ve come before you to offer you training.”
“Training?”
Qui-gon nods, “Yes my dear, what I’m about to tell you cannot be shared with anyone not Obi-wan, not Barriss, no one.”
Luminara frowned at the notion of keeping secrets from the two most important people in her life, “Master, I don’t understand.”
“Trust me Luminara, you’re going to have to just trust me on this one. I promise you I will visit your loved ones in due time..”
Qui-gon then leans to whisper something into Luminara’s ear as Barriss runs up a corridor towards the older women. Luminara’s eyes widen on what was just said, but nods her head at the late Master in understanding. Qui-gon then disappeared leaving a very confused Barriss, “What was that about?”
“Nothing darling, Master Jinn was just offering his blessings to the baby” Luminara said as Barriss helped her up.
“Oh Master…” Barriss replies as tears begin to well up, “You’ve finally acknowledged your baby!”
Luminara pulls Barriss into a hug and places a kiss on her forehead, “I know love, I’m back….everything will be alright. Let’s go home.”
With that, the Master and apprentice returned to their transport and set their coordinates to Naboo.
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Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano was currently looking off into the gorgeous Naboo lake as the sun set, causing the blue waters to ripple in shades of orange and pink. Ahsoka was anxiously waiting for her girlfriend Barriss Offee to return with her Master from Lothal. Waiting has become a frequent activity for the seventeen year old. After Padme lost the Senate election on account of her being pregnant (which was completely unfair according to Ahsoka and Anakin), the Senator decided that she wanted to have her children in a lake house in Naboo. It was the same lake house Padme and Anakin resided in when they first fell in love right before the Clone War and thus it made since why the couple would want to share the next happy chapter of their lives in such a serene place. Besides Ahsoka and the Skywalkers, the Kenobi’s and Barriss decided to live in the lake house as well. Padme figured that between her royal security and multiple Jedi, the Sith would be foolish to harm them if they were in one, safe location. The Kenobi graciously accepted the offer, insisting that they would find their own home after the child is born, but Padme disagreed. The Skywalkers were more than happy for them to stay as long as they needed. Ahsoka had to admit that the idea of baby Luke and Leia growing up with baby Kenobi was adorable. The house was more than large enough to hold both families without it being an annoyance.
Yet, even though everything seems picture perfect, Anakin and Ahsoka have been watching Padme like a hawk. The duo took turns researching Sith lore in hopes of finding ways to defeat their enemy until Obi-wan discovers an identity. Barriss and Obi-wan were doing something similar with Luminara. With Barriss almost completely done with her healing studies, it helped keep the pregnancies private without having to resort to public health care. Ahsoka not only has to wait for answers and for these babies to be born, but she’s always waiting for her girlfriend to come back from quick missions.
Ahsoka was not “clingy” by any means, but she worries about Barriss’s well being. The Togruta girl knows how overwhelmed her lover can get, so Ahsoka is constantly on her toes with taking her out on as many romantic dates as possible to distract her from the drama for a while. As of now, both girls have their own bedrooms since their relationship was still young and evolving, but Ahsoka has been sleeping with Barriss more often with her visions becoming more frequent.
The night of the wedding three months ago solidified how serious their situation was. Clearly the Sith have intended to play Barriss like a toy, projecting horrible images for her to report to the families. Ahsoka knows Anakin wants to behead whoever is behind all the torment as he is found sparring and running obstacle courses whenever Padme is caught in political matters, but secretly Ahsoka wants to be the one to do it. She wants whoever is tormenting her girlfriend to suffer a long, agonizing death. With each nightmare, Ahsoka’s fear of submitting herself to the dark side to achieve peace for Barriss shrinks. Anakin is on the same boat she is as they have talked about it every day. Anakin would do anything for Padme as he has shown through his revenge on Palpatine, this new Sith will be no different. Obi-wan is the only one of their infamous trio who disapproves of that line of thinking.
Obi-wan’s uncanny ability to stay in the light no matter what amount of pain he’s put under is admirable to Ahsoka. She’ll never forget the look of regret on the older man’s face as he recounted his battle with Grievous to herself and Anakin. “I will never let that happen ever again… the darkness chips away at your soul. Like a star burning out slowly…”
To Ahsoka’s excitement, she sees the ship she has been waiting for. The Mirilian women didn’t even make it to the loading ramp when Ahsoka tackled Barriss into a hug.
“Ahsoka!” Barriss gasps in surprise.
“I’m just happy to see you’re both okay. Those temples can be tricky” Ahsoka admits sheepishly.
“No matter, we thankfully got the answers we needed… Well I did at least” Luminara says.
“Yeah… Master Yoda’s words elude me…” Barriss says, looking puzzled.
“We’ll figure it out together!” Ahsoka winks at Barriss before pulling her towards the lake house, “C’mon it’s about time to eat!”
Luminara laughs as her apprentice struggles to keep up with Ahsoka. The Jedi Master was truly grateful that her Barriss had someone spirited like Ahsoka by her side.
“She’ll need that one day….” Luminara sighs, as she starts walking inside.
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“Ani! I’m pregnant, not disabled!” Padme laughs as her husband, Anakin Skywalker, insisted on holding her to her chair at the dinner table.
“I know, but even angels deserve special treatment” Anakin winked as he started to fill her plate with food, using the Force, as the man knew his wife found wonder in that.
“Look who's back!” Ahsoka calls out, pulling a bewildered Barriss with her.
“Hey! How was Lothal Barriss?” Anakin asks happily, giving the girls some food as well.
Barriss nods her head, “Good, but I don’t understand what Master Yoda was trying to tell me.”
“You saw Master Yoda?” Anakin asked, surprised.
“Yes, when I asked him for guidance, he just told me to let go of my demons or I’ll fail my Master..” Barriss confesses with a small frown.
“What?” Luminara says as she enters the dining area.
“Nothing Master, we’ll talk about it later” Barriss replies, beginning to eat.
“Don’t worry about Barriss, Snips and I have been doing alot of research lately. I’m sure we can figure it out. It’s nice seeing Ahsoka finally doing something with her brain for once!” Anakin teases before a piece of food is thrown is his direction.
“And there goes Master being an ass again! It just kills you to be nice!” Ahsoka shouts back.
“No fighting at the dinner table, you two we’ve talked about this” Padme says sternly.
“Sorry” Anakin and Ahsoka both say.
C-3PO then walks in with a chripy R2-D2.
“Hello everyone! R2 says he has a message from a Master Vos” C-3PO reports.
Luminara and Anakin straighten themselves quickly.
“Play it!” Luminara calls out to R2-D2. Barriss reaches to hold Luminara’s hand
A hologram of Quinlan appears, “Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that Obi-wan and I are headed back to Naboo.”
“Where is he?” Luminara asks.
“He’s been sedated..” Quinlan admits
“What?!” Luminara cries out in worry.
“Lumi, don’t worry. He’s fine, he was just close to killing a witch when we found out who our Sith are…” Quinlan says with a grim expression.
“So you found out!” Anakin yells, standing up from his chair.
Quinlan nods his head, “Yes, it’s Maul Anakin… Maul and Savage Opress.”
The glass in Anakin’s hand then shatters from his anger.
“ANAKIN!” Both Ahsoka and Padme cry out as they register what just happened.
Luminara looks at Quinlan and asks, “Is Maul the Sith that…”
Luminara didn’t need to finish her question just by seeing her old friend’s face.
“I see…” Luminara says as she looks down at her belly, holding it as the baby begins to kick from all the excitement.
“Anakin, you’re bleeding!” Padme cries as she runs to the kitchen for supplies.
“I’m fine!” Anakin growls as he clenches his bleeding hand. “They’re going to pay so dearly for this!”
Objects from the room started to shake, no different than when Anakin reacted to Palpatine’s sorcery on Padme months ago.
“Master Skywalker, please calm down for the babies sake!” Barriss pleads as she can sense the distress from both mothers through the Force.
Barriss’s statement was enough to bring Anakin back from the depths of his rage.
“I’m sorry everyone…” Anakin said as he slowly sat down.
“Lumi, we’ll be there soon. We’re going to take care of this I promise..” Quinlan quietly says to Luminara, who looked saddened for her husband.
“I hope you’re right Quinlan… this baby needs his or her father.” Luminara says as she fights back the sobs. Luminara knew enough about Maul and this Savage Opress to know that those two creatures had a vendetta for her husband and now that she is the one carrying her husband’s child. It was only a matter of time.
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Back in the Sith Temple on the planet Malachor, Darth Maul opened the holocron once more to do his daily check in on Mrs. Kenobi. It was the Sith’s favorite part of the day seeing the agony and anguish that wreaked havoc in the beautiful woman. Maul loved these daily observations so much that he didn't allow his brother/apprentice Savage to join him in his viewings. Instead, Savage practices the dark arts in solitude to give Maul privacy.
Tonight, the holocron revealed an image of Luminara peering at her pregnant belly. She appeared to be holding back tears as she hears another voice in whatever room she’s in that her beloved knows of their identity.
“Perfect…” Maul says as he laughs at the woman’s torment. “Don’t worry my darling, you only vowed to be with your wretched husband until death do you part and that will come sooner than you think.”
Maul continues to laugh as the tears are released from the expectant mother’s violet eyes.