Hours after Ahsoka got back to the temple, she, Anakin, and Jaden had to face the council.
"You two do realize that the secrets you've been keeping from us are all against the code? Being a couple, having a son, and having a secret life outside the temple that was dangerous. Do you know how much trouble you could be in?" Mace said.
"Yes, master," they answered.
"The council has decided to allow Jaden to be trained as a Jedi. He's very strong with the force and can be a useful allay. As for you two, we can't afford to expel you from the order, so you will be temporarily stripped of your statuses as a Jedi Knight and Padawan," he continued.
"We understand, Master," Anakin replied.
"You are to return in a month. You are dismissed," he said. They bowed and exited the council chambers. They headed back to their quarters to pack. Jaden was sad that his parents weren't going to be around for his first lessons in the temple.
"Why can't you stay? It's not fair," he pouted. Ahsoka picked him up and sat on the bed with him on her lap.
"I know, baby. We wish we could stay, but we can't. We broke the rules and we have to accept the consequences," she said. Anakin sat down next to them.
"That's right, Jaden. Let that be a lesson to you: you break the rules, you have to face the consequences. This won't be forever. We'll be back. Do you think you can make it without us?" he replied.
"I've gone longer without you. I can manage," he said perking up a bit.
"That's my boy," Anakin replied putting him in a headlock again. Jaden laughed and tried to wiggle out of Anakin's grip. He let him go. He and Ahsoka started to pack their things. Minutes later when they were finished, Obi-Wan and Plo Koon walked into their room.
"It's time to go. We'll take you to the shuttle," Obi-Wan said. They got their things and headed out the door. Jaden walked with them until they got to the front of the temple. Ahsoka kneeled down to him and hugged him tight.
"We'll be back soon, baby," she whispered. Jaden hugged her back.
"I'll miss you, Mommy," he replied.
"I'll miss you, too" she said with a tears running down her cheek. She let him go and got on the speeder. Anakin hugged Jaden goodbye and sat next to Ahsoka. They headed towards the shuttle station. They arrived a few minutes later. On their way to the shuttles, Anakin stopped in his tracks. Ahsoka turned to him.
"What's wrong, Anakin?" she asked worried.
"Wait here a minute," he said. He went to where Obi-Wan and Plo were standing. He approached Plo and gestured something. Plo nodded his head. Anakin went back over to Ahsoka.
"Ahsoka, I need to ask you something," he said.
"What is it?" she asked.
"You know how much I love you, don't you?" he asked.
"Yes," she replied.
"You need to know that I need you in my life. You mean more to me than life itself," he said.
"Anakin, what are you saying?" she asked worried.
"It's more of a question. I love you & I was wondering," he started as he took out the box with the ring and opened it, "Will you marry me?"
Ahsoka was surprised. She never thought he would ask to marry her. This was a lot for her to take in. she smiled when she saw the ring.
"Yes. Yes. A million times yes," she said as she hugged him. Anakin was so glad that she said yes. When they broke apart, he put the ring on her finger. She looked at its beauty. She kissed Anakin on the lips.
Obi-Wan and Plo saw the whole thing. Plo was happy for them, while Obi-Wan was surprised.
"Did Anakin just propose to her?" he asked astounded. Plo smiled.
"Yes. Anakin told me about it earlier," he replied.
"You knew and you didn't tell the Council?" he asked angrily. Plo's smile faded.
"Yes. If it was going to make Ahsoka happy, I could care less. They make each other happy. Don't you care about Anakin's happiness?" he replied. Obi-Wan was taken aback by the question.
"Of course I care about his happiness," he exclaimed.
"Well?" Plo said. Obi-Wan calmed down and thought of how much Ahsoka makes Anakin happy.
"I guess it's fine as long as he's happy," he replied with a smile. Plo's smile returned.
"And, you won't tell the council?" he asked.
"No. I couldn't hurt Anakin like that," he replied.
Anakin and Ahsoka were happy that they were going to spend their life together as a married couple. With Jaden with them, they'll be a real family.
"Anakin, how are we going to do this? How are we going to find someone to wed us secretly?" Ahsoka asked. Anakin thought for a moment.
"I think I know someone who would," he answered. He took her hand and they walked over to Plo & Obi-Wan.
"Is there something wrong, Anakin?" Obi-Wan asked.
"No, nothing's wrong. We need to ask a favor of master Plo," he replied. Ahsoka looked unsure of the situation.
"Anakin, are you sure about this?" she asked.
"Of course. Who better to do this than a close personal friend of yours? I thought that would make you feel more comfortable," he answered. She smiled at him and gestured him to continue.
"Master Plo, we were wondering if you would do the honor of marrying us," he asked. Plo smiled.
"Of course I would. Anything for my Lil' Soka. I'd be glad to," he answered. Ahsoka hugged him.
"Thank you," she said.
"Anything for you. Just remember, if he hurts you, you know where to find me," he said whispering the last part. She rolled her eyes.
"So you two, when is the wedding?" Obi-Wan asked.
"We could get married next week. That should be enough time to get things together. It'll be a private wedding maybe on the beach of Naboo," he explained.
"Sounds good to me," Obi-Wan said.
"Sounds romantic," Ahsoka said leaning on Anakin's shoulder.
"We're in agreement then. Next week," Plo said. Everyone agreed.
"You two should probably get going then," Obi-Wan said.
"Yeah, we probably should. We'll see you in a week. Obi-Wan, just so you know, you are welcome to come," Anakin said.
"Of course I'll be there. See you two in a week," he said. Anakin and Ahsoka went to their shuttle and took off for Naboo. They had everything planned for the wedding. Now all they had to do was get everything together to make the wedding possible.
"I can't wait for us to get married," Ahsoka said. Anakin held her closer.
"Me either. Being married to you will make my life complete," he replied. She kissed his cheek.
"I love you, Anakin," she said.
"I love you, too Ahsoka," he replied.
