Two days after the war has ended, the Republic has finally come up with a way to celebrate.

"Master, come on! We're going to miss the opening sky show!"

Anakin shook his head and smiled. For three years now he had known Ahsoka. She always seemed to prove that she could never have some of her childish ways taken away.

"We'll be there in time."

They were going to a beach on Naboo. It was the place that the war had started and ended on. Anakin landed the ship. Right when the ramp came down, Ahsoka started to run. Before she reached the ramp, Anakin grabbed her arm, stopped her and said, "Slow down! Just because it's the end of the war, doesn't mean you don't have to show respect for those ahead of you. Waiting for us down there is Senator Amidala, Chancellor Palpatine and the Queen of Naboo herself. Show a little self-control."

"Okay. You know, sometimes I think that the only time you want to make a good impression is when you want to impress someone."

Anakin had heard the emphasis on "someone" and knew who Ahsoka was talking about.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Anakin said as they started down the ramp.

"Sure you don't."

As they got off the ramp, the first person that Anakin actually noticed was Padme'. It took every amount of control he had to stop himself from running down the ramp and scooping her into his arms. 'It's been so long since I've seen her.' Anakin thought. Padme' caught Anakin's eye. She smiled. He looked different. Maybe it was because the war was over. Perhaps it was because he was wearing a lighter uniform. Whatever it was, it made her love him even more. Anakin saw Padme' glancing at him and returned the smile. Anakin and Ahsoka bowed.

"Senator, Chancellor, You're Highness." Anakin said as he and Ahsoka bowed.

Padme' stepped forward. "General Skywalker, Commander Tano, it's so good to see you. Finally it's at a time when something isn't wrong. Naboo is proud to be the place for the celebration for the victory for the Republic."

"Come now!" The Chancellor said, "We don't have to be so formal. The war is over! We won! How about we go down to the beach to celebrate, shall we?"

As they walked to the beach they ran into Obi-wan. "Well," he said. "I was beginning to wonder if you were going to make it, Anakin"

Padme' saw Anakin smirk and glance at Ahsoka. "Well, we would've been here sooner if Ahsoka would've let me concentrate on flying the ship.

"What!" Ahsoka exclaimed. "I did no such thing! I was quiet most of the trip. The only time I really spoke was when I told you to fly faster!"

"It hardly matters, does it?" Padme' said. "As long as we're all here."

Anakin smiled at her. Padme' could solve things just like that.

"Yes, well before we can even think about celebrating, we have to set a few things up. Anakin, I might need your help." Obi-wan said. "Help with what?" Anakin asked. "The lights, sound system and I need help setting up the fireworks for the sky show."

Ahsoka's eyes got wide. "Can I help with the sky show?"

"Sure. Okay, so this is how it will work: Anakin, you and Padme' will work on the lights and sound system. Ahsoka and I will work on the sky show. The Chancellor and the Queen will work on their speeches."

When they reached the beach, they all went to set up the place. As soon as they knew that everyone was busy, Anakin and Padme' knew they could talk without worrying that someone would hear. Padme' leaned over Anakin to pretend to get a better look at something, but in truth she laid her head on Anakin's shoulder.

"Oh, I've missed you so much, Annie." She said quietly.

"I've missed you too. I won't be leaving for a while, now that the war is over."

"Given that, does that mean that you'll be around more often?"

Anakin thought about it for a while, and then said, "Probably. There won't be much to do so were else will I go?"

Padme' heard the smile in his voice. Then she realized that she was still leaning on Anakin's shoulder. Just as she brought her head up, Anakin kissed the side of the temple of her head. She looked up at him; surprised that he would risk something like that in front of everyone. Although no one seemed to be paying attention. Still, she looked around, just to be sure. Anakin caught her looking.

"Don't worry." He said. "Even if they did see, I don't think it would matter."