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As for the Jedi and taking away Force sensitive younglings. Sometimes the parents are given choice and some are not. Really it seems to depend on which author is writing. I can't think of many books that deal with the subject. Except Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader and in the comics. It was also brought up in TCW a few times. In the recent Mace/Jar Jar arc for example.

In my mind, it depends which Jedi one deals with. Some Jedi were fine when the parents said "no" and respected their wishes. Other Jedi may not have been so understanding and did not take "no" for an answer.

This story will have about ten chapters.

Can't think of anything else.

Chapter Four

Scoundrel

A tired Padmé Amidala looked from Anakin to Obi-Wan and back. They were thinking and they were tired. As was she. Though she did not see herself, nor anyone else going back to sleep. On the other hand, Padmé was not ready to approach today and the oncoming storm that was approaching. That was today and may be the rest of their lives...

Not yet.

Padmé decided to begin approaching everything after breakfast. Also, she hoped to clear the air. From Obi-Wan's earlier rant. Past any discomfort and awkwardness still present. Finally she opened her mouth to ask, "It's still early, but would you like some breakfast?" She did not see herself, Anakin, or anyone else going back to sleep.

Obi-Wan looked at the wall chrono, "That would be lovely." He had eaten very little for the last few days. Obi-Wan's head moved slightly forward, "Yes, thank you." He was smiling and seemed in a much better mood.

Even Anakin's mood looked like it was starting to lighten. He wore a small smile.

Padmé went into the kitchenette. While her cooking skills were limited. Padmé had never really had the time to the learn the art since she had been in public service since she was very young. She was, however, able to make caf and Nubian tea. She left the cooking to Threepio since Moteé left early. Padmé suspected she helped Obi-Wan make his way into her private chambers earlier. Yes, she always told her to not disturb her when she was alone with Anakin. But between Moteé's wake call and Obi-Wan's. She would have taken Moteé's.

While Anakin and Obi-Wan discussed the upcoming day.

"The Council will want to see you today," Obi-Wan said. "Among others today," He explained. Certain and several senatorial investigatory committees and others as well. About Palpatine. His death. The events-every little detail leading up to his death. "They," The Council and, "Possibly some of the Politicians will also ask about Padmé." About the kiss the HoloNet saw last night. Possibly any gossip that the HoloNet was spewing about. If they were having a "long-term affair". If she was pregnant, and whatever else they may be or probably were saying. Obi-Wan did not see any sense in lying any more. Yes, the Jedi had been blind the last several years, but they weren't that blind. Nor that deaf.

Anakin nodded slowly, "I understand."

Padmé joined them back in the sitting room. Bringing the tea and caf. "Threepio will be bringing some eggs and fruit shortly."

Obi-Wan smiled and thanked her. He then said, "The Council may also want to speak with you too, Sen-Padmé."

"Very well," Padmé replied as she poured Anakin a cup of caf.

Obi-Wan noticed she had that look. That face she wore as Queen of Naboo and now Senator. Her "Politician Look" as Anakin had called it once or twice. Though Obi-Wad had to admit she hid her emotions well under that face.

While Anakin was another story. His hands of flesh and durasteel both shook as he picked up a cup of caf.

Which did not go unnoticed by both his best friend and wife.

Obi-Wan wasn't sure if it was last night. Palpatine. Or what he had just said about today, or all the above that had him uneasy.

"Anything else?" Anakin asked.

"No," Obi-Wan smiled. "Well, yes," he supposed he hadn't said "Congratulations, I suppose are in order. Thank you," he quietly said to Padmé as she handed him some caf. "You two are certainly going to have your hands full." In some ways, Obi-Wan almost hoped that if the Order doesn't take them away, "May one or both of their younglings run off and marry some scoundrel," the Stewjon Master joked. Oh, how Obi-Wan would pay good credits to see that one. It would be priceless. Their younglings putting them through everything they put him through.

Now the Jedi didn't sense such a thing was going to happen, but as he said, they were going to have their hands full. One Skywalker was more than enough to raise. He couldn't imagine having to raise twins...or any more children they may have.

Padmé's eyes narrowed as she gave Obi-Wan her best you'll pay for that later look. Obi-Wan could also tell she was trying not to smile.

Anakin's eyes widened in alarm. But they didn't go dark like they did earlier. "Are you trying to make me turn to the Dark Side?" He joked quietly.

Obi-Wan and Padmé glared at him. They were glad Anakin was joking around, but not his dark humor. Especially after what happened-what could have happened last night.

"Don't even joke," Padmé glared at her husband as she sat down. She then turned to Obi-Wan. The words younglings and both were still ringing in her ears. "Obi-Wan, why do you keep saying younglings?" Always in the plural form.

Obi-Wan raised a brow and finally cracked a smile as he said this next part.

End of Chapter Four.

Why does he indeed LOL! One of the Skywalkers finally caught on. He also said "younglings" in the last chapter too. Did anyone notice?

I always loved reading stories where Obi-Wan is the one to tell them. So I had to include that in one of my own stories.

Trivia: Younglings can be a term for young Jedi in training. It can also mean children in the GFFA.

Anakin and Padmé should also pay closely attention to the scoundrel part, since Obi-Wan has foreseen Han Solo LOL.

The next chapter will be titled Twins. Anakin and Padmé discuss the future. I will be gone next week, so it will be posted in a few weeks.