TITLE: One small change
Date written: July 24, 2009
"My wife and I have always talked about adopting a child. We would gladly take the twins to Alderaan." Bail Organa looked down at the sleeping infant he held in his arms. Such a tiny little thing; depending completely on him for everything. Already Bail knew he would be hard pressed into handing the child over if the Jedi disapproved of his idea. He gently traced a finger over the baby's cheek; such an adorable child who had already captivated his heart.
Master Yoda watched the Viceroy carefully. He was becoming attached to the child. That would not bode well when the time came to begin the twins training in the Jedi arts. However, Yoda also knew that the Order would never be the same- if it could be saved at all that is.
"We would love them like they were our own; like Padmé would have." Bail's voice was barely a whisper. All of them still felt the emptiness where the twins' mother should have been.
"No." Bail's eyes were finally torn away from the baby's as Yoda began to speak. "No, too dangerous it is, to keep the children together. Split up they should be."
"But Master Yoda…"
"Feel it you can Obi-Wan. Stronger is their presence in the Force, when together the children are. A bond they share."
"I understand Master Yoda." Bail looked down at the baby. It would be hard to hand the children over to the Jedi, but if it would keep them safe… Well that's the mark of a good parent isn't it; doing something, even though it hurts the parent, to keep the children safe.
"Understand you do not Viceroy. To take both children to Alderaan would be dangerous. Easily felt by the Emperor they would be. But one child on Alderaan would be safe." Bail shared a smile with Yoda. The old Jedi Master was kinder than he let on.
"Yes, take the child to Alderaan you should. To Tatooine Obi-Wan will take the other."
"Tatooine! Master Yoda is that such a good idea?"
"Perhaps to Naboo you wish to go Obi-Wan, hmm? No! On Naboo the Emperor would look for the child of Amidala. To Tatooine he would not. Too remote, too harsh. Why would the Jedi go to the home world of their fallen, hmm? Yes, Tatooine will do."
"And you Maser Yoda? Where will you be heading?"
"Into exile I must go. To the Dagobah system I will go."
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Breha took to mothering with an ease that did not surprise Bail. He always knew she would be a wonderful mother. Watching her rock the baby to sleep was endearing to his soul, and he knew that he would have the strength to fight the Empire in any way just so that he could ensure a safe and good future for his wife and child.
Breha gently placed the baby in the crib and made her way to her husband. When he opened his arms she did not hesitate to lean into his embrace. This is what she needed after such a stressful and terrifying week.
Bail sighed. This was what he needed after everything that happened on Coruscant. Just a quiet moment with his wife and his son.