Author's Notes: I haven't finished the NJO series. This takes place
afterwards. I don't own anything SW. Flames will not be tolerated.
There are a quite a few time travel stories, I know, but I haven't come across one where it is reverse. Instead, someone from the past goes into the future. I know it's probably been done but I haven't done it. ;) Also, I'm not writing this from the POV I have created in my other stories. Plus I don't know much about the planet Bakura and it's surface features and I haven't read Truce at Bakura or have finished the NJO so just bear with me here! I'm assuming it is a "normal civilized" planet and is inhabited with aliens and some humans. '...text...' is thinking. With that being said, read on. ^_^
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Young Anakin Skywalker found himself in a strange place on the planet Bakura. He was looking at a strange rock formation in the middle of nowhere. He had a moment of free time, which was rare nowadays with the Republic collapsing. He promised Obi Wan he would be back soon. Half of him felt he should leave now and continue on with his appointed duty. The other half, to go forth and explore the unusual sight in front of him.
He went with the latter and proceeded forward with caution. The sun was just setting so the shadows were long and dark, giving the impression that something odd lurked within the rocks. Could it be some kind of beast? A secret hideout? Anakin did not know but there was only one way to find out.
The first rock shaping was colored red and brown, tall with the tip ending in a sharp curve. So did the others, all connected to each other. One of the wonders of the galaxy.
As he approached the rock formation, he felt a disturbance in the Force. It was not a negative feeling but rather a feeling of caution and wonder. He glanced ahead and there was a narrow crack in the first large rock. 'Looks big enough.' Anakin thought as he came closer. He attempted to squeeze through and was successful. He quickly searched through his robes for a glowrod and found one right away. He switched it on and the light spread revealing only more darkness.
His feet carefully treaded on the hard ground and what seemed like a hallway stretched on and on until he reached the end of it. Daylight was visible and it was bright. 'It's not supposed to be that bright in the evening...I have a bad feeling about this.' He stepped out and shielded his eyes from the sun. In front of him was a starship, which looked like it had been built out of everything from a scrap pile.
A voice broke his thoughts. "Hey!" A man's voice rang out, a slight edge to it and Anakin spun around. He saw a tall middle-aged man with dark hair. He wore a black jacket, black flight pants, and a white shirt. A blaster could been seen among his clothing. "Where did you come from?" asked none other than the infamous Han Solo.
"What?" Anakin frowned. 'Who is this man?' His muscles tensed as Han approached him. He did not know what to expect.
"You just...appeared out of nowhere, kid." Han replied, raising an eyebrow. "Don't tell me you're a lost Yu-"
"I'm not lost!" Anakin retorted defensively. "I was just...taking a walk...doing a little exploring." He added. He tried to appear nonchalant.
"I wasn't going to say that you were lost." Han responded. "What's your name?" Han crossed his arms.
"Uh...Ana-Anak." Anakin lied. He may have been taken by surprise but he certainly wasn't going to let his guard down.
Han nodded. "I'm Han. Han Solo." A grin appeared on his face. "You might've heard of me."
'Han Solo...?' Anakin shook his head. "Your name is not familiar to me."
"What?" Han looked bewildered. Practically everyone knew who he was when he or she first saw him except for a male Ryn friend of his. "Haven't you heard of the-"
Anakin was now in no mood for small talk. A question was burning on his lips. "Do you know where General Obi Wan Kenobi is?" He blurted out, interrupting Han, much to his annoyance. 'Well that was a stupid question.' It just came out of nowhere.
"General Obi Wan Ke-" Han shook his head, laughing. "Is this some kind of a joke? Kenobi? That old man's been dead for years!" He stopped laughing. "You knew him?"
Anakin gaped. "Dead? Impossible! I just saw him...!" He strode forward. "Tell me, what time era is this?" He had a sneaking suspicion. But it just wasn't possible, or was it?
"Time era?" Han scratched his head, surprised by "Anak's" sudden movement. "Why it's about...New Republic era...? Well, there's not much of it left now."
"New Republic..." Anakin felt dizzy. "The Republic has always been there..." He muttered.
"Say kid, are you alright?" Han asked, frowning.
"No and stop calling me a kid!" Anakin sighed in frustration. "I'm nearly twenty-two years old."
"Han? Are you ready to go?" A feminine voice asked and Anakin peered over Han's soldier to see a female, possibly Han's wife. She stopped short when she saw Anakin. "Han, who's this?"
Before anyone could answer, Anakin fell to the ground, shocked by what seemed to have occurred during his little "exploration".
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When Anakin woke up, he found himself in a strange room, lying on a makeshift bed. A strange humming noise filled his ears and he soon realized that he had been taken onto a ship. 'Probably that piece of junk I saw on Bakura.' Anakin thought dryly.
"You're awake." A female voice said. None other than Leia Organa Solo. The future daughter of Anakin Skywalker. Leia had absolutely no clue that this young man was her father. "How do you feel?" She asked, her serious gaze penetrating.
Anakin took a deep breath. "I feel fine now." He slowly exhaled.
"Han tells me your name is Anak." Leia said.
"It is." Anakin looked up at her. "Where is this ship headed?" He demanded.
"We are heading for Corellia. We've got to-"
"No! You must go back to Bakura!" Anakin cried. He had to go back.
Han's voice called from the cockpit. "We're going to be leaving hyperspace in a few minutes. Leia, is that kid up yet?"
"He is." Leia answered back. She turned to him again. "Why do you need to go back to Bakura? Perhaps we can take you back as soon as we deal with some business."
Anakin debated whether to tell the truth. "Thanks. You can take me back when you're done." His heart sank. He wondered what kind of troubles he would have to deal with. One simply does not travel into the future and expect to have a grand time.
Leia nodded and advised him, "You had better come with me to the cockpit to buckle in." Anakin got to his feet and followed her to the cockpit. Suddenly he remembered something. His lightsaber! He quickly brought his hand to his belt and found that it was not there. 'No!' Despite that fact, he remained calm and set himself slowly into the passenger seat, as Han and Leia prepared to land.
'Where could it have gotten to?' He wondered. He felt insecure without his weapon and felt slightly defenseless.
Meanwhile, Leia herself had been picking up a feeling through the Force. This man was somewhat familiar to her and it bothered her when the Force was unclear.
The Millenium Falcon landed and the three humans unbuckled. Anakin decided to ask one of them in private. His chance came when Leia was gathering some things and Han was checking the engines. "Uh, excuse me...?"
"Leia." Leia answered. "Leia Organa Solo."
"Um, did you happen to come across-" Anakin was cut off.
"You mean this?" Leia reached under a cloak and revealed Anakin's lightsaber.
"Yes!" Anakin, with certain Jedi reflexes, snatched his weapon from her hands. Leia recoiled in surprise. "I'm sorry!" He apologized. "It's just that..." He didn't know how to explain it.
"Why do you have a lightsaber?" Leia didn't think he was part of the New Jedi Knights and Masters her brother Luke and others had trained.
Anakin felt uneasy. "It's a-"
"I know you're a Jedi." Leia interrupted once more. "I have not seen you before. Do you know Luke Skywalker?"
The last name almost made Anakin's heart stop. He knew of no other Skywalkers in the galaxy in his time. "No, I don't know him...Who is he?"
"Who is he?" Leia's eyes widened. The whole galaxy knew about him pretty much. "He's a Jedi Master. And my brother." She added hastily.
Suddenly someone came into view. "Mom!" A tall young man embraced his mother. "You're here!"
"Jacen! I'm so glad to see you again!" Leia smiled as she hugged her eldest son. "Where's Jaina?" She asked as she pulled back.
"She's outside...with dad." Jacen cast a glance over to Anakin. "Hello." He said politely.
"Oh Jacen, this is Anak...?" Leia and Jacen looked at him.
It took a moment before Anakin realized that they were waiting for him to answer. "Oh! Anak-Anak Kenolker!" If he didn't feel silly before, he did now. It was a combination of his last name and his master's last name. "And you are?"
"Jacen Solo." Jacen replied. He offered a grin, a grin so similar to his father's. "Nice to meet you." He shook Anakin's hand. Anakin absentmindedly returned the shake just as firm.
"Oh Jacen, are you busy right now?" Leia asked, leading him outside. Anak busied himself with the interior of the ship near the entrance. Leia had an idea. Jacen shook his head and she went on. "Will you keep Anak entertained? Han and I are going to be bringing back to Bakura soon and we're too busy. Can you do that for me?" She looked at him with a hopeful look.
Jacen nodded eagerly. "Sure."
"You don't mind?"
"Nope. I want to. I can't explain it but..." He hesitated, glancing back at Anakin, making sure he didn't hear. "I feel something in the Force but it's a good thing." His voice low.
"I felt it too." Leia whispered.
Anakin cleared his throat. "Oh right, Anak? Did you want to go walk around? Just so we can get to know each other better." Jacen smiled.
"Will we be back before your parents leave?" Anakin was very much anxious to return to his day and time.
"Yes." Jacen began to head outside. "Don't worry about it. We'll be back in time."
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It took a long time but Anakin put two and two together and realized Leia and this Luke Skywalker were his children and Jacen was his grandson. That would mean Padme would be pregnant in the future or was she now? He did not know. All he knew was that he suddenly felt old but not physically. "So, can you tell me..." Anakin searched for excuse. "About your family? If you don't mind, I'd like to know." When Jacen did not answer right away, he quickly added, "Trust me, it's very important that I know." Anakin's voice was firm.
"Well," Jacen began, feeling slightly uncomfortable. "What would you like to know?"
Anakin thought for a moment. "Tell me about your mother and your uncle."
"Er-okay." Jacen looked skyward. "My mom and Uncle Luke are twins and they never really knew their parents. In fact, all of us hardly know anything except that my grandfather Anakin Skywalker was Darth Vader and he was saved in the end. Don't know about my grandmother though." Jacen paused. "That's all I know-wait, my mom did find some information on Tatooine about my great-grandmother but I can't remember what she told me. It was a long time ago."
They found themselves near a cantina filled with music and drunkards. Anakin frowned and asked another question. "So, your mom and uncle know nothing of their parents or my-their grandmother?"
Jacen shook his head. "Nothing. I wish they did though because I'd like to learn more about my family history." He smiled faintly. "And what it was like in those days past when there was a greater number of Jedi than there is now."
Anakin smiled back. His daughter was beautiful like her mother, his son was a Jedi Master, his grandchildren Jedi. 'What kind of a man did she marry?" He wondered, thinking about Han but dismissed the thought. Han seemed like a respectable man in spite of his cocky attitude. "So tell me, do you have any other brothers or sisters?" They were nearing a fountain full of water and native plants and flowers.
"Yes. I have a twin sister named Jaina." Jacen responded and a faraway yet sad look formed in his eyes. "And I had a younger brother named Anakin."
Anakin's eyes widened. "Where is he?" He asked in a tactful manner.
It was several moments before Jacen answered. "He has become one with the Force." He replied softly.
Anakin did not say anything more and the two relatives continued to walk.
"We should head back." Jacen said. "My parents might be finished with their business and I have to go to a place soon as well. You're probably anxious to head back to Bakura." He grinned.
"You have no idea." Anakin murmured.
As they walked back, Jacen realized he knew nothing of this stranger and had already revealed his own family history. "So, what about yourself? Where are you from?" He then took notice of Anakin's Jedi garb. He would save that question for last.
Anakin hesitated. If he told him he was from the future...there was no telling what might happen or what kind of questions he would have to answer. Plus, would they allow him to return without answering anything? "Well, I'm originally from," He paused. "Tatooine." Hopefully that was good enough for Jacen.
"Tatooine?" Jacen raised both his eyebrows. "I haven't heard of a new student from Tatooine for a long time."
"Student?" Anakin echoed.
"Yeah, student." Jacen repeated. "My Uncle Luke and other Masters teach young students how a Jedi should act. Only students of course who have the Force."
'Very interesting.' He thought. 'My son has become a Master.'
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They reached the Falcon and Anakin found that there were two new people that he had not seen before. He heard Jacen beside him call out, "Uncle Luke! Aunt Mara!" Luke was standing next to his wife Mara with their son Ben. "This is Anak." Jacen introduced him after he had embraced them both. "Anak, this is my Uncle Luke and my Aunt Mara." Luke smiled and Mara nodded, Ben reaching out with one tiny hand.
Anakin breathed in. So this was his son and daughter-in law. And grandson. "Pleased to meet you." Anakin greeted them in a formal voice.
"Likewise." Mara replied.
Leia had told Luke of her feelings and he sensed it too. He was about to ask a question when he was interrupted.
"Well I hate to break up this little party here but we've got to get going." Han announced. "Take care, Luke, Mara, Jacen, Jaina." Han grinned. "Don't go getting into trouble. I want to relax first before I go rescuing anyone again."
The whole family laughed while Anakin just smiled. He didn't feel right being here and was glad Han was insisting they leave.
As for Luke, he was disappointed that he didn't get a chance to talk to "Anak". He felt a close feeling towards him. He was so familiar in a way...
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The Falcon landed on the dusty ground of Bakura. "Well, here we are." Han turned to face Anakin. "You sure you want go back here? It's a long way to civilization."
"No, thank you. I'll be fine." Anakin said. He stood up. "I appreciate you two doing this." He smiled. "Farewell."
"So long, kid." Han grinned.
"Goodbye Anak." Leia smiled. Once Anakin was safely on ground, the Falcon quickly prepared for liftoff.
They had taken him to the same unusual rock formation where Anakin had found himself a few days before. "This is it." He declared and fit himself through the crack and ignited his glowrod, hoping he would be back to his era.
He stepped out and the sky was dark. In the distance were lights and his comlink crackled. "Anakin!"
Anakin quickly took it out of his pocket. "Yes, Master?"
"Where have you been?" Obi Wan questioned him, clearly irritated. "I've been trying to contact you for the past hour!"
'I've only been gone an hour?' Anakin responded, "I was in a place where I could not answer back." He chose his words carefully. "I'm on my way." He ran for his speeder, switching his comlink off on the way. As he flew across the plant surface, he thought of the short adventure he had had. Who was Darth Vader? Apparently it was him. He had a strange feeling about that name...
He wanted to do something for them. Something that they could have and keep. Something that told them of their family history.
As soon as he reached the starship that would take him and his master off Bakura, he excused himself to his personal quarters, escaping the questions that Obi Wan was pelting him with.
Anakin searched through his belongings and found an empty datapad. 'This'll do.' He thought and paused, thinking about what he should say. He would say nothing of his appearance there for he knew the little incident would fade from their memories soon. It was beginning to fade away in his mind. He had to do this fast before he forgot what he was doing.
As soon as he was finished telling his future offspring and grandchildren about the Skywalker family history, he switched it off and hid inside his cloak. He figured once his mind was clear of the memories of his adventure, he would find it soon after and realize what he had been trying to do. And then he would get Padme to say a little something.
Anakin decided once he and Padme were finished with the datapad, he would fly back to Bakura and place it inside the rock formation. Maybe someday, Luke Skywalker or Leia Organa-Solo, or Jacen Solo, would find it by chance and see it as a gift from their parents/grandparents.
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Author's Notes: A little rushed so I hope it wasn't too bad. Review please, much appreciated.
There are a quite a few time travel stories, I know, but I haven't come across one where it is reverse. Instead, someone from the past goes into the future. I know it's probably been done but I haven't done it. ;) Also, I'm not writing this from the POV I have created in my other stories. Plus I don't know much about the planet Bakura and it's surface features and I haven't read Truce at Bakura or have finished the NJO so just bear with me here! I'm assuming it is a "normal civilized" planet and is inhabited with aliens and some humans. '...text...' is thinking. With that being said, read on. ^_^
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Young Anakin Skywalker found himself in a strange place on the planet Bakura. He was looking at a strange rock formation in the middle of nowhere. He had a moment of free time, which was rare nowadays with the Republic collapsing. He promised Obi Wan he would be back soon. Half of him felt he should leave now and continue on with his appointed duty. The other half, to go forth and explore the unusual sight in front of him.
He went with the latter and proceeded forward with caution. The sun was just setting so the shadows were long and dark, giving the impression that something odd lurked within the rocks. Could it be some kind of beast? A secret hideout? Anakin did not know but there was only one way to find out.
The first rock shaping was colored red and brown, tall with the tip ending in a sharp curve. So did the others, all connected to each other. One of the wonders of the galaxy.
As he approached the rock formation, he felt a disturbance in the Force. It was not a negative feeling but rather a feeling of caution and wonder. He glanced ahead and there was a narrow crack in the first large rock. 'Looks big enough.' Anakin thought as he came closer. He attempted to squeeze through and was successful. He quickly searched through his robes for a glowrod and found one right away. He switched it on and the light spread revealing only more darkness.
His feet carefully treaded on the hard ground and what seemed like a hallway stretched on and on until he reached the end of it. Daylight was visible and it was bright. 'It's not supposed to be that bright in the evening...I have a bad feeling about this.' He stepped out and shielded his eyes from the sun. In front of him was a starship, which looked like it had been built out of everything from a scrap pile.
A voice broke his thoughts. "Hey!" A man's voice rang out, a slight edge to it and Anakin spun around. He saw a tall middle-aged man with dark hair. He wore a black jacket, black flight pants, and a white shirt. A blaster could been seen among his clothing. "Where did you come from?" asked none other than the infamous Han Solo.
"What?" Anakin frowned. 'Who is this man?' His muscles tensed as Han approached him. He did not know what to expect.
"You just...appeared out of nowhere, kid." Han replied, raising an eyebrow. "Don't tell me you're a lost Yu-"
"I'm not lost!" Anakin retorted defensively. "I was just...taking a walk...doing a little exploring." He added. He tried to appear nonchalant.
"I wasn't going to say that you were lost." Han responded. "What's your name?" Han crossed his arms.
"Uh...Ana-Anak." Anakin lied. He may have been taken by surprise but he certainly wasn't going to let his guard down.
Han nodded. "I'm Han. Han Solo." A grin appeared on his face. "You might've heard of me."
'Han Solo...?' Anakin shook his head. "Your name is not familiar to me."
"What?" Han looked bewildered. Practically everyone knew who he was when he or she first saw him except for a male Ryn friend of his. "Haven't you heard of the-"
Anakin was now in no mood for small talk. A question was burning on his lips. "Do you know where General Obi Wan Kenobi is?" He blurted out, interrupting Han, much to his annoyance. 'Well that was a stupid question.' It just came out of nowhere.
"General Obi Wan Ke-" Han shook his head, laughing. "Is this some kind of a joke? Kenobi? That old man's been dead for years!" He stopped laughing. "You knew him?"
Anakin gaped. "Dead? Impossible! I just saw him...!" He strode forward. "Tell me, what time era is this?" He had a sneaking suspicion. But it just wasn't possible, or was it?
"Time era?" Han scratched his head, surprised by "Anak's" sudden movement. "Why it's about...New Republic era...? Well, there's not much of it left now."
"New Republic..." Anakin felt dizzy. "The Republic has always been there..." He muttered.
"Say kid, are you alright?" Han asked, frowning.
"No and stop calling me a kid!" Anakin sighed in frustration. "I'm nearly twenty-two years old."
"Han? Are you ready to go?" A feminine voice asked and Anakin peered over Han's soldier to see a female, possibly Han's wife. She stopped short when she saw Anakin. "Han, who's this?"
Before anyone could answer, Anakin fell to the ground, shocked by what seemed to have occurred during his little "exploration".
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When Anakin woke up, he found himself in a strange room, lying on a makeshift bed. A strange humming noise filled his ears and he soon realized that he had been taken onto a ship. 'Probably that piece of junk I saw on Bakura.' Anakin thought dryly.
"You're awake." A female voice said. None other than Leia Organa Solo. The future daughter of Anakin Skywalker. Leia had absolutely no clue that this young man was her father. "How do you feel?" She asked, her serious gaze penetrating.
Anakin took a deep breath. "I feel fine now." He slowly exhaled.
"Han tells me your name is Anak." Leia said.
"It is." Anakin looked up at her. "Where is this ship headed?" He demanded.
"We are heading for Corellia. We've got to-"
"No! You must go back to Bakura!" Anakin cried. He had to go back.
Han's voice called from the cockpit. "We're going to be leaving hyperspace in a few minutes. Leia, is that kid up yet?"
"He is." Leia answered back. She turned to him again. "Why do you need to go back to Bakura? Perhaps we can take you back as soon as we deal with some business."
Anakin debated whether to tell the truth. "Thanks. You can take me back when you're done." His heart sank. He wondered what kind of troubles he would have to deal with. One simply does not travel into the future and expect to have a grand time.
Leia nodded and advised him, "You had better come with me to the cockpit to buckle in." Anakin got to his feet and followed her to the cockpit. Suddenly he remembered something. His lightsaber! He quickly brought his hand to his belt and found that it was not there. 'No!' Despite that fact, he remained calm and set himself slowly into the passenger seat, as Han and Leia prepared to land.
'Where could it have gotten to?' He wondered. He felt insecure without his weapon and felt slightly defenseless.
Meanwhile, Leia herself had been picking up a feeling through the Force. This man was somewhat familiar to her and it bothered her when the Force was unclear.
The Millenium Falcon landed and the three humans unbuckled. Anakin decided to ask one of them in private. His chance came when Leia was gathering some things and Han was checking the engines. "Uh, excuse me...?"
"Leia." Leia answered. "Leia Organa Solo."
"Um, did you happen to come across-" Anakin was cut off.
"You mean this?" Leia reached under a cloak and revealed Anakin's lightsaber.
"Yes!" Anakin, with certain Jedi reflexes, snatched his weapon from her hands. Leia recoiled in surprise. "I'm sorry!" He apologized. "It's just that..." He didn't know how to explain it.
"Why do you have a lightsaber?" Leia didn't think he was part of the New Jedi Knights and Masters her brother Luke and others had trained.
Anakin felt uneasy. "It's a-"
"I know you're a Jedi." Leia interrupted once more. "I have not seen you before. Do you know Luke Skywalker?"
The last name almost made Anakin's heart stop. He knew of no other Skywalkers in the galaxy in his time. "No, I don't know him...Who is he?"
"Who is he?" Leia's eyes widened. The whole galaxy knew about him pretty much. "He's a Jedi Master. And my brother." She added hastily.
Suddenly someone came into view. "Mom!" A tall young man embraced his mother. "You're here!"
"Jacen! I'm so glad to see you again!" Leia smiled as she hugged her eldest son. "Where's Jaina?" She asked as she pulled back.
"She's outside...with dad." Jacen cast a glance over to Anakin. "Hello." He said politely.
"Oh Jacen, this is Anak...?" Leia and Jacen looked at him.
It took a moment before Anakin realized that they were waiting for him to answer. "Oh! Anak-Anak Kenolker!" If he didn't feel silly before, he did now. It was a combination of his last name and his master's last name. "And you are?"
"Jacen Solo." Jacen replied. He offered a grin, a grin so similar to his father's. "Nice to meet you." He shook Anakin's hand. Anakin absentmindedly returned the shake just as firm.
"Oh Jacen, are you busy right now?" Leia asked, leading him outside. Anak busied himself with the interior of the ship near the entrance. Leia had an idea. Jacen shook his head and she went on. "Will you keep Anak entertained? Han and I are going to be bringing back to Bakura soon and we're too busy. Can you do that for me?" She looked at him with a hopeful look.
Jacen nodded eagerly. "Sure."
"You don't mind?"
"Nope. I want to. I can't explain it but..." He hesitated, glancing back at Anakin, making sure he didn't hear. "I feel something in the Force but it's a good thing." His voice low.
"I felt it too." Leia whispered.
Anakin cleared his throat. "Oh right, Anak? Did you want to go walk around? Just so we can get to know each other better." Jacen smiled.
"Will we be back before your parents leave?" Anakin was very much anxious to return to his day and time.
"Yes." Jacen began to head outside. "Don't worry about it. We'll be back in time."
~~~****~~~
It took a long time but Anakin put two and two together and realized Leia and this Luke Skywalker were his children and Jacen was his grandson. That would mean Padme would be pregnant in the future or was she now? He did not know. All he knew was that he suddenly felt old but not physically. "So, can you tell me..." Anakin searched for excuse. "About your family? If you don't mind, I'd like to know." When Jacen did not answer right away, he quickly added, "Trust me, it's very important that I know." Anakin's voice was firm.
"Well," Jacen began, feeling slightly uncomfortable. "What would you like to know?"
Anakin thought for a moment. "Tell me about your mother and your uncle."
"Er-okay." Jacen looked skyward. "My mom and Uncle Luke are twins and they never really knew their parents. In fact, all of us hardly know anything except that my grandfather Anakin Skywalker was Darth Vader and he was saved in the end. Don't know about my grandmother though." Jacen paused. "That's all I know-wait, my mom did find some information on Tatooine about my great-grandmother but I can't remember what she told me. It was a long time ago."
They found themselves near a cantina filled with music and drunkards. Anakin frowned and asked another question. "So, your mom and uncle know nothing of their parents or my-their grandmother?"
Jacen shook his head. "Nothing. I wish they did though because I'd like to learn more about my family history." He smiled faintly. "And what it was like in those days past when there was a greater number of Jedi than there is now."
Anakin smiled back. His daughter was beautiful like her mother, his son was a Jedi Master, his grandchildren Jedi. 'What kind of a man did she marry?" He wondered, thinking about Han but dismissed the thought. Han seemed like a respectable man in spite of his cocky attitude. "So tell me, do you have any other brothers or sisters?" They were nearing a fountain full of water and native plants and flowers.
"Yes. I have a twin sister named Jaina." Jacen responded and a faraway yet sad look formed in his eyes. "And I had a younger brother named Anakin."
Anakin's eyes widened. "Where is he?" He asked in a tactful manner.
It was several moments before Jacen answered. "He has become one with the Force." He replied softly.
Anakin did not say anything more and the two relatives continued to walk.
"We should head back." Jacen said. "My parents might be finished with their business and I have to go to a place soon as well. You're probably anxious to head back to Bakura." He grinned.
"You have no idea." Anakin murmured.
As they walked back, Jacen realized he knew nothing of this stranger and had already revealed his own family history. "So, what about yourself? Where are you from?" He then took notice of Anakin's Jedi garb. He would save that question for last.
Anakin hesitated. If he told him he was from the future...there was no telling what might happen or what kind of questions he would have to answer. Plus, would they allow him to return without answering anything? "Well, I'm originally from," He paused. "Tatooine." Hopefully that was good enough for Jacen.
"Tatooine?" Jacen raised both his eyebrows. "I haven't heard of a new student from Tatooine for a long time."
"Student?" Anakin echoed.
"Yeah, student." Jacen repeated. "My Uncle Luke and other Masters teach young students how a Jedi should act. Only students of course who have the Force."
'Very interesting.' He thought. 'My son has become a Master.'
~~**~~
They reached the Falcon and Anakin found that there were two new people that he had not seen before. He heard Jacen beside him call out, "Uncle Luke! Aunt Mara!" Luke was standing next to his wife Mara with their son Ben. "This is Anak." Jacen introduced him after he had embraced them both. "Anak, this is my Uncle Luke and my Aunt Mara." Luke smiled and Mara nodded, Ben reaching out with one tiny hand.
Anakin breathed in. So this was his son and daughter-in law. And grandson. "Pleased to meet you." Anakin greeted them in a formal voice.
"Likewise." Mara replied.
Leia had told Luke of her feelings and he sensed it too. He was about to ask a question when he was interrupted.
"Well I hate to break up this little party here but we've got to get going." Han announced. "Take care, Luke, Mara, Jacen, Jaina." Han grinned. "Don't go getting into trouble. I want to relax first before I go rescuing anyone again."
The whole family laughed while Anakin just smiled. He didn't feel right being here and was glad Han was insisting they leave.
As for Luke, he was disappointed that he didn't get a chance to talk to "Anak". He felt a close feeling towards him. He was so familiar in a way...
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The Falcon landed on the dusty ground of Bakura. "Well, here we are." Han turned to face Anakin. "You sure you want go back here? It's a long way to civilization."
"No, thank you. I'll be fine." Anakin said. He stood up. "I appreciate you two doing this." He smiled. "Farewell."
"So long, kid." Han grinned.
"Goodbye Anak." Leia smiled. Once Anakin was safely on ground, the Falcon quickly prepared for liftoff.
They had taken him to the same unusual rock formation where Anakin had found himself a few days before. "This is it." He declared and fit himself through the crack and ignited his glowrod, hoping he would be back to his era.
He stepped out and the sky was dark. In the distance were lights and his comlink crackled. "Anakin!"
Anakin quickly took it out of his pocket. "Yes, Master?"
"Where have you been?" Obi Wan questioned him, clearly irritated. "I've been trying to contact you for the past hour!"
'I've only been gone an hour?' Anakin responded, "I was in a place where I could not answer back." He chose his words carefully. "I'm on my way." He ran for his speeder, switching his comlink off on the way. As he flew across the plant surface, he thought of the short adventure he had had. Who was Darth Vader? Apparently it was him. He had a strange feeling about that name...
He wanted to do something for them. Something that they could have and keep. Something that told them of their family history.
As soon as he reached the starship that would take him and his master off Bakura, he excused himself to his personal quarters, escaping the questions that Obi Wan was pelting him with.
Anakin searched through his belongings and found an empty datapad. 'This'll do.' He thought and paused, thinking about what he should say. He would say nothing of his appearance there for he knew the little incident would fade from their memories soon. It was beginning to fade away in his mind. He had to do this fast before he forgot what he was doing.
As soon as he was finished telling his future offspring and grandchildren about the Skywalker family history, he switched it off and hid inside his cloak. He figured once his mind was clear of the memories of his adventure, he would find it soon after and realize what he had been trying to do. And then he would get Padme to say a little something.
Anakin decided once he and Padme were finished with the datapad, he would fly back to Bakura and place it inside the rock formation. Maybe someday, Luke Skywalker or Leia Organa-Solo, or Jacen Solo, would find it by chance and see it as a gift from their parents/grandparents.
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Author's Notes: A little rushed so I hope it wasn't too bad. Review please, much appreciated.