A Proposition Part I

(This chapter starts about 30-40 minutes after Padme and Darred left!)

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(Previously)

"What can I do for you?"

Master Windu cleared his throat, and nodded to the girls. "Skywalker, maybe it would be best if the younglings left while we discuss these matters."

Anakin narrowed his eyes at Windu for a second, before gently lifting his three year old niece of his lap and setting her on her feet by his sister.

"Ryoo Pooja, Why don't you go play in the backyard." Anakin suggested, giving them a pointed look that clearly meant 'don't argue'.

Getting the message, Ryoo sighed, and grabbed her little sister's hand and lead her out of the sitting room, mumbling something about "Never hearing the good stuff".

Focusing his attention on the Jedi masters, Anakin repeated his question.

"Well Anakin," Obi-wan started, "We have a proposition to offer you."

Anakin raised his eyebrows, surprised. "Masters," he said respectfully, but firmly, "I thought I had made it quite clear to you that that my family comes first right now."

"We know Anakin," Obi-wan said quickly, "But here us out. Master Windu, if you please"

"We actually have an offer for both you and you're... wife" A disgruntled look came over him, but he continued, "Where is Miss Amidala?"

"Mrs. Skywalker isn't home at the moment." Replied Anakin coldly, resisting the urge to role his eyes at the old fashioned Jedi. "As a matter of fact she should be home in around a half an hour. Would you like to wait for Padme, or should we go right ahead?"

"Wait, we shall." Answered Yoda calmly.

"Alright then, let's go out to the yard then." Anakin said starting off to the kitchen. Obi-wan followed, glaring at Mace Windu. Begrudgingly, Mace followed Yoda out of the cozy sitting room, through the spacious kitchen, and out into a beautiful backyard with a breath-taking view of the lake.

"Make yourselves comfortable," Anakin gestured to the lawn furniture, "I'll get some refreshments."

"I'll come with you." offered Obi-wan, and the two went back into the house.

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''So, how are you adjusting to life on Naboo?" Obi-wan inquired, pulling out a chair at the counter and sitting down.

"Well, it's certainly a change." Anakin said, reaching into the fridge to pull out a pitcher of Juma juice, a favorite among the Jedi. "It's taken sometime, but according to Padme, "I've mastered the role of housemaid"." Anakin admitted, rolling his eyes at the chuckling Jedi. "But it's been great getting to be with her all the time, and watching Pooja and Ryoo has been great practice for both of us. It's no Jedi mission, but it works." he finished simply, setting down the pitcher and pulling out four glasses.

Obi-wan fixed him with an expressed expression. "You really are changing Anakin. I'm very proud of you."

Grinning, Anakin, grabbed the pitcher and cups, and the two went back outside.

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"I can't wait to see the look on Anakin's face when you tell him!" laughed Sola, as the sisters strolled up the front drive.

"I know!" squealed Padme, practically jumping up and down with excitement. "He's going to be so shocked!"

Walking into the house, they found no one, but the sound of voices coming from the open back door was enough to solve the mystery. Quickly walking through the house, the two traipsed through the open door, to find what looked like a Jedi reunion party.

"Padme!" exclaimed Anakin, getting up and bestowing a kiss on her rosy cheek. With a look at Padme, he held out his hand to Sola, who, looking rather surprised shook it, a huge smile spreading over her face. Then in the spur of the moment, she embraced Anakin in a sisterly hug.

Breaking apart, Anakin beamed, "It's good to meet the real you, Sola."

"Likewise." She grinned back.

"Padme, it's good to see you again." Greeted Obi-wan, shaking her hand, and turning to Sola. "And it's splendid to meet you to, Miss..."

"Sola Naberrie." She smiled. "I'm Padme's sister."

Mace Windu cleared his throat. "Senator Amidala, how," he paused", fitting to see you."

"And you Master Windu." She said through gritted teeth, a forced smile on her lips."And it's Mrs. Skywalker. I am no longer a senator or Amidala."

"We'll see."

Nodding to Sola, he took his seat again, a disgruntled look on his face.

Turning her attention to the last and wisest of the three Jedi. "Master Yoda, an honor as always."

Chuckling slightly, he replied "Mine, the honor is. Meet you, a pleasure it is, Mrs. Naberrie. "

"It is a pleasure to meet you as well Master Yoda, I have heard so many great things about you."

After everyone was seated, Padme asked, curious, "Not to be rude, but why are you here!"

"We have a proposition for you and Anakin." Obi-wan answered.

"What kind of proposition?"

"Well," he continued, "We are aware that both of you want to remove yourselves from politics, war, and press, and just be together as a family." The couple nodded. "It is a great loss the republic, you two leaving. Padme, you are a very prominent, important political figure, and Anakin, you're a Jedi, but not just a Jedi. You are gifted, and one of the most powerful Jedi." Obi-wan beamed, ignoring Mace's snort of indignation.

"I still don't understand what you want us to do, Obi-wan." Padme questioned.

"We need more Jedi. We need strong, naturally talented Jedi. With you as parents your child will be unbelievably strong."

"Actually," Padme cut in, "You mean children."

Anakin's mouth fell open in a perfect O. "you don't mean..."

"Yes! I'm having twins!" she squealed, oblivious to bored, annoyed look on Windu's face. Anakin embraced Padme and kissed her deeply, not caring that they had company. An 'ahem' from Sola, brought them back to their surroundings, and Padme grinned sheepishly, while Anakin beamed, his happiness beyond words.

"Congratulations!" Exclaimed two of the Jedi, while one just looked away, frustrated at the thought of not one, but TWO more Skywalkers! Mace Windu was having a very bad day.

"Well, I hate to get back to business, but as I was saying," Obi-Wan started up again. "We want you to come back to Coruscant. The republic needs you Padme, and the Jedi need you Anakin. And more than anything, we need your children."

Hello! It's been too long, I know! Sorry this is a little late! My life has taken a positive twist, but it definitely has cut down on my writing time. By the way, I'm writing a one-shot about Anakin's discussions with the Jedi council when he 'took a leave of absence'. It's called Family comes first, so look out for that. Chapter 11 shouldn't take too long to finish, so watch for that within a week or two, maybe less, and I have Chapter 12 already finished.

On another note, please Review! I really need to know your guys opinions on this story! What did you like, not like? What could be better? What was good?

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Own STAR WARS, I do not.

Till next chapter!

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