Chapter 1:
Anakin held her hand, using his free hand to wipe the sweat from her brow. "You're doing great, Padme."
She shouted out in pain, squeezing onto his hand harder. "I don't know if I can do this."
"Of course you can," he says, caressing her face. "I've seen you fight your way through an army of droids. This is nothing compared to that. Just one more really good push."
Padme screamed out into the night. Her screams were followed by the screams of a little one. Obiwan picked up the screaming little pink one. As soon as he was picked up, the baby became silent at once.
"He looks just like you, Padme." Obiwan said, showing the Senator her child.
Anakin stared at the little bundle. A boy, a little boy. His tiny little pink face did look like Padme. That puff of hair on top was all Skywalker though. Not that anyone knew that. He watched as the little boy's eyes opened wide for the first time. There they were, yet another Skywalker trait staring up at Obiwan.
The Jedi Master glanced up at his former Padawan who was completely enamored by the little baby he held. Obiwan had been curious to when Padme said she was pregnant. He had a feeling that Anakin was the father. Now...now there was no denying it. It was clear as day.
"I don't think we're done." Padme says, completely exhausted.
"What do you mean?" Anakin asks, turning towards the brunette on the bed.
She couldn't respond except with a scream. Her body writhed as pain filled her. Anakin grabbed her again, holding her against the bed.
"Obiwan, what's happening?" Anakin asks, worry filling his voice.
"Seems as if there is another little one on it's way." Obiwan says. "Take the boy, I'll help her through this one."
Anakin grabbed the little boy from his Master. The baby stared up at the man curiously, one hand reaching up towards him. Anakin couldn't stop staring at the little one in amazement.
Padme's screams filled the night once again. Obiwan coached her through the birth of her second child. This birth didn't last as long as the first. Soon the night was filled with the high pitched screams from the littlest baby. Padme and Anakin laid eyes on their little girl as she kept screaming. Even in her first few moments of life it was clear to the see the fire in her eyes. She was the spitting image of her father minus the dark tuffs of hair.
"They're beautiful," Anakin said as the girl was placed in Padme's arms.
Padme smiled down at the little bundles. "Yes, they're perfect."
"They look just like their parents." Obiwan commented. The two parents looked up at him, ready to argue that only Padme was involved in this. "Save it. It's clear to me. Your secret, for ever how much longer it may last, is safe with me. Anakin, when the Council finds out-"
Anakin sighed, stroking the small cheek of his son. "I'm prepared to face my punishment when they find out."
"Ani, would you like to hold your daughter?" Padme said in a soft voice.
He handed her the boy as he took the little girl into his hands. Her screams silenced as she stared her father in the eyes. She snuggled into his arms, silent as can be.
"What are their names?" Obiwan asked as he watched the new parents interact with their children.
"Luke and Leia Skywalker." Anakin responded.
"I thought we were using my last name to keep you safe?" Padme asked in surprise.
The young Jedi shook his head. "I'm not ashamed of them. I want them to bare my name."
Obiwan left the young Skywalker family to have their time together. He headed towards the front of the ship where R2D2 was waiting for him. He set a course for Naboo. They'd been headed there as escorts for the Senator when she went into labor before they could land. Once they landed they were landing themselves into a whole new world. With Anakin publicly claiming his children, the Jedi Council would have a thing or two to say about that. Obiwan just hoped everything would work out for them.