I AM BACK! I promised you a story in March… it's March. So now you can relax your death grip on your chairs and read my new story! Also I will be doing my "what happened last time? What will happen next?" thing again. Here you go!

Chapter 1- The Birthday Girl

Sundari, the capital of Mandalore and the home of Duchess Satine Kryze. Out everyone she knew, Sasha was the only one who had never been to Mandalore. Jac and Cayden even sort of count as they got off a public frigate there once just to board another. Anyway, Sasha was excited when Master Obi-wan told her that they had been invited to Mandalore. Especially since they were invited for Satine's birthday and the celebration of peace. Meaning this trip was not a mission, it was a break and that was pure music to Sasha's ears.

Now they weren't only ones invited. Anakin, Padme, Ahsoka, Cayden and even Jac were invited as well. However, Anakin and Padme were called to Naboo just this morning, something about the Gunguns joining the Separatists. Jac and Cayden weren't even back from their mission. And Ahsoka was stuck with a huge exam, several in fact, and she wasn't able to leave the Temple until they were done. So Obi-wan and Sasha were the only ones to RSVP to her invite, and now they have arrived to Mandalore.

Sasha stared in surprise when she saw Sundari come into view. She, for some strange reason, thought the city would be massive and cover half the viewport window, but instead was under a dome like structure. Glancing sideways at Obi-wan, she caught his reaction. Instead of a plain, no emotion face, he smiled as he flew them closer to the docks. She smirked and looked back as they were about to land. The docks were slightly full as a number of other ships and people were all over the docks. Obi-wan landed the ship in the closest open spot he could find to the door that lead into the city.

Sasha stood and reached for her pack in the seat behind her. Obi-wan shut down the ship then did the same. Sasha was standing by the door waiting for him.

"Come on, Master," Sasha said. "We must not keep the Duchess waiting."

Obi-wan chuckled as he followed her down the ramp. "Yes, my padawan."

They walked along the docks until they spotted a royal guard waiting for them on an anti-gravity platform. The guard bowed his head when he spotted the Jedi coming toward him.

"Master Kenobi. Padawan Monroe. The duchess is waiting for you," the guard said. "Come."

Sasha and Obi-wan boarded the platform and the guard started it up. He drove it toward the door of the docks. It opened and they drove through a tunnel until the city of Sundari was all around them. Sasha gasped when she saw how massive the city was inside the dome like structure… thing. All around the windows and glass of all the buildings shimmered in the sun illuminating everything around them. Blues and greens and some purples colored the city. Sasha could almost see why Obi-wan smiled when they arrived (aside from the fact that he and Satine have a thing).

The people of Mandalore started to gather on the roofs of buildings and on balconies. Sasha looked at Obi-wan confused.

"What's with the crowd?" Sasha asked him.

"It's for the parade in her honor," Obi-wan said.

"Parade? Doesn't that seem a little much for her tastes?" Sasha said.

Obi-wan raised an eyebrow. "Knowing the Duchess, she will do anything for her people even if it means holding a parade for her birthday. But remember they are also celebrating peace today too, and that's a planet wide celebration."

Sasha nodded with a smile. Soon they arrived to the palace. Out front were two speeders and two drivers prepping them for the parade. Climbing down from the platform, the two Jedi walked to the front doors. The two guards at the doors opened them and in the Jedi went. Sasha looked around the throne room at the stain glass tapestries and the busts of the Duchess as they walked down the steps. There was a group of individuals standing at the foot of the throne, talking.

"Master Kenobi," a female voice said from the group.

Coming from the group, the Duchess appeared. She was dressed up in a beautiful blue gown and head dress. She approached them, a large grin on her face. Obi-wan and Sasha returned the smile as she got closer. Obi-wan was about to bow, but instead was embraced by the duchess.

"Hi," Obi-wan said startled by the hug.

"Hello, Obi-wan," Satine said then turned to Sasha and gave her a hug. "Hi, Sasha."

"Hey, Satine. Long time no see," Sasha said as they pulled apart.

"Indeed," Satine said.

"You seem in a very happy mood today," Obi-wan stated with a smile.

She giggled. "Well it is my birthday after all, my dear."

"Oh that's right. It is," he said then smiled. "Happy Birthday, Satine."

"Thank you," Satine said. "Both of you… for coming. I'm glad you are here."

"Duchess," a male voice said from behind her.

Turning, Satine revealed two male figures. Both dressed in business like attire, but Sasha could tell Obi-wan didn't recognize either of them. Both men bowed.

"Master Kenobi, may I introduce my new Prime Minister, Jope Pencron," Satine said gesturing to tall lean man with the short blonde hair and green eyes. He looked like every other Mandalorian male, but he has a small beard. She then gestured to the man standing next to him. "And this is the new Governor of Concordia, Kain Mishkoll." He was a shorter man but just as lean and he had greying hair with pale blue eyes.

"It's pleasure to meet you, Master Kenobi," Jope said. "The Duchess speaks highly of you."

Obi-wan blushed a little at that, but still smiled.

"And you Prime Minister." He returned the bow.

"Come,' Satine said. "Let me show you to your room." She turned to the Prime Minister and Governor. "I will see you gentlemen at the parade."

Both men bowed as Satine led her two Jedi guests away to their rooms. Obi-wan caught up with her at one point and walked alongside her. Sasha walking behind them.

"So when did they come in to office," Obi-wan asked carefully.

"Shortly after both Vizsla and Almec betrayed me," Satine said softly. "It was a tough decision to go through, but I need a Prime Minister and someone needs to be in charge of Concordia."

"And how do you know they won't betray you either?" He asked.

"I don't…" She said not making eye contact with him.

"I'm sorry for bring it up," he said softly as he continued to walk alongside her.

They remained in silence all the way to the rooms. Satine pulled on a smile and pointed to one of them.

"This is yours Sasha," Satine said. "You can go ahead and drop your bag off."

Sasha nodded. "Alright. Just let me know when it's time to go. I'm going to use the little Jedi's room."

Satine giggled as Sasha entered into the room, grinning. Once inside, she dropped her bag on the small bed and ran for the refresher.

Obi-wan rolled his eyes as he watched his padawan close the door shut behind her. He looked at Satine. She looked up at him and their eyes locked for a moment. She then looked away and pointed to the door behind him.

"And this is your room," she said.

Obi-wan looked away from her and at the door. He opened it and entered. It was a small room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a window, and a refresher. He walked over and set his bag down in the chair before turning back to Satine.

"Do you like it?" Satine asked. "I gave you the room closest to mine."

"It's perfect," Obi-wan said.

Satine smiled as she closed the door, not all the way, but just enough to not be interrupted. Obi-wan raised an eyebrow as she did that and made his way over to her. She met him halfway.

"How have you been?" he asked.

"I've been good," she said. 'Things have been stressful, but when aren't they? Anyway, how are you?"

"I'm good. The war is tiring, but we are all doing what we can."

She hugged him at that point. She buried her face in his chest.

"I wish this stupid war would end," she mumbled.

He wrapped his arms around her and held her tight to him.

"Same," he said softly.

She looked up at him and he looked down at her. Slowly, their lips moved closer to each other. He could feel her lips brush his when suddenly a knock came to the door. Obi-wan inwardly groaned as this moment was ruined. Satine pulled away and moved to answer it. A guard was standing there.

"Duchess, the parade is ready to go," he said.

"Thank you," Satine said.

The guard bowed and left. Satine turned to Obi-wan. He was bummed that their kiss was cut off, and it was clear on his face. Satine placed a kiss on his cheek, grabbed his hand, and started to pull him out the door.

"Come on, Master Kenobi," she said. "We can continue this later."

He smiled and obediently followed her out into the hall. As he passed his padawans room, he knocked on the door.

"Come on, Sash," he said as he and Satine continued to walk down the hall.

The door opened and Sasha chased after them.

"Coming!" she said.

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