Surprises: Free

In this Revenge of the Sith alternate universe, there are many revelations. Many surprises in store for Obi-Wan Kenobi. For Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala. The Jedi, the Senate, the Republic, and the rest of the Galaxy...

This is a prequel to Surprises. After this story, there will also be a Surprises sequel. Also my Naberrie story, Unimaginable. Which is a also a sequel to this story too.

The character prominently featured are Anakin Skywalker, Padmé Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Especially Obi-Wan and Padmé. Even a chapter or two featuring her handmaiden, Moteé.

Chapter One

Dawn

Coruscant

Five-Hundred Republica

This was not the place he imagined he'd be within less than an half a standard hour of his return to Coruscant.

Ideally he would be in his quarters in the Jedi Temple. Meditating. Resting. Though now was not the time for rest. Nor meditation. He was a Jedi. He had a duty. To the Jedi. To the Republic. But he also had a duty as a friend. And he knew his friend would not be found at the Jedi Temple.

Though really, should he be surprised?

No. No, not really.

Though he was surprised that they had been finally been caught. They had always been so careful and discreet.

Even more surprising. Shocking. And absolutely horrifying were some of the details, Master Fisto had given him earlier this evening. When he had joined him in secret in the Council Chambers.

The Nautolan explained to him and few others why the Chancellor was dead. Who killed him. And all the other...just unimaginable details.

Obi-Wan still couldn't believe it. Nor did he really have time to digest the facts.

Before he could even stand Master Fisto dismissed the other three Masters and informed Obi-Wan of another piece of information. And that...delicate piece of information was why Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi stalked off the turbolift into the apartment of Senator Padmé Amidala. A stride of more in tune of his friend and former apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, but this was hardly an ordinary night-early morning actually. He looked out the windows. Dawn was just moments away.

So far no guards or droids had greeted him.

Except the shadows...

Obi-Wan stopped.

A figure emerged from the shadows.

A young woman, in a cloak that matched the shadows.

The Jedi did not know her, but had seen in her the company of Padmé Amidala from time to time in the past few years. Her handmaiden no doubt. Who now stood between him and the Master Chamber he knew his friends currently occupied.

"Miss…" He did not know her name.

"Moteé," she answered the Jedi less than a meter in front of her.

"Miss Moteé," She had to let him pass. "I need to see them. Have you seen the HoloNet?" There was urgency in Obi-Wan's voice.

Moteé sighed as closed her eyes. Yes, she had, "I may have heard something earlier." Her tone was emotionless. Moteé had been enjoying the late night talk programs on her break when she heard. She had thought of knocking on the door, but did not have the courage to do so. When her lady was "indisposed" she knew not to disturb her.

"Then you must let me pass." Yes, the damage was done. Seen by all, but he could at least warn them. They probably were unaware. Also he might be able to help them.

Maybe...

Moteé looked Obi-Wan straight in the eyes, "I can't let you or anyone in without a reason." Reasons of danger or other dire emergencies. She didn't say anything for a moment, but was in thought.

Conflicted thoughts as the Jedi could sense. Though she hid it rather well.

Moteé looked right past Obi-Wan. "And I just heard a disturbance down the hall," the handmaiden said and walked past him.

Obi-Wan smiled and gave a small bow with his head in giving a thank you.

Moteé smiled as she looked back. Meeting the striking Jedi's amazing eyes.

Obi-Wan took a few more steps and reached the door of the master suite. Despite the urgency and unhappiness he felt about the current emergency and incredibly delicate circumstances. Obi-Wan still felt like he was trespassing. Nonetheless, he took a deep breath and opened the door.

The Jedi took several more steps and arrived at the end of the bed.

The sight the Jedi saw was...not surprising. Though perhaps a bit, because it wasn't a sight Obi-Wan saw every day.

Anakin, under the covers. Soundly asleep. Obi-Wan hadn't seen Anakin actually sleep for more than a few short hours since the war began. Before the war, actually.

Wrapped his Anakin's arms was none other than Padmé Amidala. Which should be surprising, but quite the opposite really. But didn't make him any unhappier about it. But what really caught Obi-Wan off guard was Anakin's left hand lying on her...abdomen. Even with the covers, the curve of her belly did not go unnoticed by Obi-Wan.

Obi-Wan ran his fingers over his beard. He did this when he was in deep thought, and sometimes during stressful situations.

This...on top of everything. Else.

As if they all weren't in enough trouble already!

Obi-Wan wondered what else they- particularly Anakin was leaving out. He wasn't certain he wanted to find out. But he, along with everyone else were about to find out one way or another.

Any guilt Obi-Wan felt was suddenly gone. He wasn't going to lie to himself. Not anymore. After all, he had lied enough the past several years.

"Get up!"

The couple eyes opened with a startle.

Padmé pulled the covers higher. "Obi-Wan?" To her bare shoulders and over part of her mortified face.

Anakin's eyes widened, "Obi-Wan!" He gritted his teeth. The young Jedi was not happy.

Obi-Wan's eyes still hadn't left the couple, "Get. Up." He started to turn to leave the chamber. "Get dressed." He turned back one last time to look at them. To show how serious he was, "Now!"

While still embarrassed and shocked, the couple turned to look at one another. So Obi-Wan knew...

On top of his angry face, Anakin was surprised.

Padmé less surprised. She knew that he already knew. Suspected. In fact, the other day Obi-Wan had paid her a visit. He had practically said he knew about the two of them.

Clearly and obviously they wanted to know to know why he was here. Not to confront them. No, but they would know soon enough...

End of Chapter One.

Any idea on what exactly happened?

Trivia: A Nautolan is the name of Kit Fisto's species.

Also does anyone like the idea of Obi-Wan and Moteé? And don't worry that won't be her only purpose. This is just for another fic some day.

Chapter two will be posted for a few weeks.

Also if one enjoys Naberrie stories, be sure to check out Varykino: The Retreat for Naberrie Stories Community I made a few weeks ago. Also if one knows a fic I could add to the community be sure to PM me.