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Tatooine, it at the same time felt like home and not. You and Anakin lived on this Planet with your mother for nine years, it still felt like yesterday to you.
Things happened quickly, you didn’t even have time to digest the recent incidents. You knew Anakin was struggling, his fear of losing Padmé. You tried to reach out to him, yet, he shut you out. Build walls around himself, keeping your reach in the force away.
(Flashback)
“Please Ani, don’t do this. The dark side is not the solution to this!”
“ It is , sister. Join me, together we will be the most powerful.”
“No! Power is not anything. Did you hear yourself, Anakin?”
“It’s the only way. Chancellor showed me what Jedi didn’t teach us. You can too if you join me.”
“No, I will never pledge myself to the dark side.”
You never thought this would happen, Anakin had joined the dark side. His doubts to the Jedi council, his fear of losing Padmé, and the words of Palpatine, drive him to reach the dark side. How could you not see these signs? If only you could help him if you had tried harder. Maybe, maybe Anakin would not turn to the dark side.
According to master Yoda, not many Jedi had survived during Order 66. You were relieved that your Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi had survived.
“Obi-Wan! You’re alright.” You exclaimed while you ran towards him.
“(y/n)!” Obi-Wan pulled you to him and wrapped his arms around you.
You two had feelings for each other for a long time, but two of you knew it was against the code, you both buried your feelings and agreed to not do anything.
“I...I the younglings...Anakin killed them all…” You sobbed thinking about the image of that, he killed them in front of you. You tried to save them, but there was nothing you could do, Anakin used the force to pin you down. After he killed them, he used the force to choke you until you passed out.
“I know… we saw the security hologram…” Obi-Wan said and put his hand behind your head, trying to calm you down. “I’m sorry…” Obi-Wan trailed. He blamed himself for this, he had failed Anakin, he had failed you, he had failed everyone.
“Don’t. It’s not your fault…” you whispered against his chest.
“It is… I’ve failed him.”
“You didn’t. You’ve taught him everything you know. You’re a great master, Obi-Wan.” You pulled away to look into his ocean eyes, you had to be strong for him. You knew the guilt he carried, his eyes told you everything. His former Padawan turned to the dark side, the one who supposedly brought balance to the force.
Obi-Wan leaned down to kiss you on your forehead before C-3PO headed your way. “Master (y/n), the medical center requested you and Master Kenobi.”
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“For unknown reasons, we are losing her. If we want to save the babies we have to operate quickly.” The medical droid said.
“Babies?” Bail Organa exclaimed, looking shocked.
“She’s carrying twins.” The droid answered.
“Save them, we must. They are our last hope.” Yoda said.
After hearing the answer, the droid rushed back to the operating room, you and Obi-Wan followed.
You and Obi-Wan took Padmé’s hands, encouraging her not to give up. She screamed from the pain, the droid holding the baby, “it’s a boy.”
The droid handed you the baby, and you showed him to Padmé.
“Luke…” Padmé whispered and struggled to touch his forehead.
“And a girl!” The medical droid said.
Obi-Wan took the girl from the droid and showed her to Padmé.
“Leia…”
“You have twins, Padmé. They need you...hang on…” Obi-Wan leaned down to talk to Padmé.
“I… can’t.” Padmé winced and took Obi-Wan’s hand, holding Anakin’s japor snippet. “Obi-Wan, there’s… good in him. I know there is… still…” she gasped.
You looked at Padmé then Obi-Wan, tears rolled down your cheeks. You lost your brother to the dark side, and you lost your friend too.
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You, Obi-Wan, Master Yoda, and Senator Organa were in the Conference Room of the cruiser.
“Pregnant, she must still appear. Hidden, safe, the children must be kept.” Yoda said.
“We must take them somewhere the Sith will not sense their presence.” Obi-Wan recommended.
“Split up, they should be.” Yoda added.
“My wife and I will take the girl. We've always talked of adopting a baby girl. She will be loved with us.” Senator Organa said and looked at Master Yoda then you. Somehow, ensuring you that they would take good care of her. She would be happy, healthy, and grow up under the love they provided.
“And what of the boy?” Obi-Wan asked.
“To Tatooine. To his family, send him.” Yoda answered.
“(Y/n) and I will take the child and watch over him. If (y/n) want to, of course.” Obi-Wan said and turned to look at you.
“I want to.” You answered and gave him a sad smile. “That’s the least I could do for him and Padmé…”
“Master Yoda, do you think Anakin's twins will be able to defeat Darth Sidious?” Obi-Wan asked.
“Strong the Force runs, in the Skywalker line. Hope, we can . . . Done, it is.” Yoda trailed, then added. “Until the time is right, disappear we will.”
You, Obi-Wan, and Senator Organa stood up, heading out of the Conference Room. Before Obi-Wan left, Yoda stopped him.
“An old friend has learned the path to immortality.” Yoda trailed.
“Who?”
“One who has returned from the netherworld of the Force to train me . . . your old Master, Qui-Gon Jinn.”
“Qui-Gon? But, how could he accomplish this?” Obi-Wan looked puzzled.
“The secret of the Ancient Order of the Whills, he studied. How to commune with him. I will teach you.” Yoda answered.
“I will be able to talk with him?” Obi-Wan was stunned, and to be honest, maybe a little relieved. The recent incidents had him questioned himself, perhaps he could find guidance from his former master.
“How to join the Force, he will train you. Your consciousness you will retain when one with the Force. Even your physical self, perhaps.” Yoda trailed.
Before Obi-Wan left the Conference Room, “Jedi code, no more.” Yoda said, then added. “Feelings, you and (y/n) have for each other. Hide, no more.”
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You, Obi-Wan, and the newborn baby Luke were on the ship to Tatooine. Luke was sleeping soundly in his baby carrier. You couldn’t help but look at his face, he looked so peaceful.
You trailed your fingers softly on his forehead, for the first time in a while, you felt calm. You just sat there for a while before returning to the co-pilot seat next to Obi-Wan.
“How’s the baby?” He asked while changing the setting to autopilot.
“Sleeping soundly.” You answered.
Then it went to the comfortable silence again.
“(Y/n), I would like to tell you something.” Obi-Wan said suddenly.
“Yeah?”
Obi-Wan took a deep breath, “I want to be honest with you, (y/n).” He looked into your eyes. “I love you, for a long time. There are no Jedi codes anymore…” He took your hands in his. “We don’t need to hide our feelings anymore. Now, we have a chance to have a new life, together . Only if you want to…” He said, trying to sound hopeful.
“I’d like to.” You looked into his ocean-colored eyes.
His eyes lightened up when he heard you, “Really?” He asked.
“Yes. And I love you too, for a long time.” You traced your hand to his face, caressed it.
He eyed your lips, then back to your eyes. “Can I kiss you?”
“Please.”
He closed the gap between you, putting his big, warm hands on your cheeks. The kiss started slow and gentle, you two savored the moment, and you closed your eyes. It was like the world stopped, there were just two of you. This was even better than you had imagined. He delicately nibbled your bottom lip, sucking it a little. You put your hands on his nape, massaging it a little.
When he pulled away, you couldn’t help but giggle.
“What?” Obi-Wan asked.
“Nothing.” You smiled at him. “It’s just so… unreal. I can’t believe it’s happening.”
“It’s real, (y/n). This moment, you, and I are real.” Obi-Wan caressed your cheeks.
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You watched Obi-Wan hand Luke to Beru, you knew he would be happy there, living a life he deserved.
Obi-Wan walked back to you, standing beside you, and put his hand on the back. You two stood there watching Beru, Owen, and Luke, knowing there was hope after all.