Chapter 9
When Farra and Anakin returned to Coruscant they were instructed by the Jedi Council to take a vacation for two months as they had been fighting in the war without an extended rest period for 6 months. The two Jedi decided to go to Naboo as Farra wanted to show Anakin where she had been while there with Amidala. The two also decided to look for possible honeymoon locations while there. Both Farra and Anakin were excited about the vacation and looking forward to it. They talked about it as they prepared to go. They didn't have much to take just some changes of clothes. Everything else was in their belt pouches or clipped to their belts. Both took their lightsabers as a matter of course.
"I can show you where I stayed while I was there with Padme" Farra said.
"I wonder if she will be there while we are there," Anakin said.
Farra knew that Padme and Anakin were friends and had met when Anakin met Obi Wan and Qui Gon Jinn. She had known Qui Gon from the time she entered the Jedi Temple until he had gone on the mission to Naboo. He had even taken her class in some training exercises.
"I don't know if Padme will be there or not. It depends what the senate are doing at the moment," Farra said.
"I believe they are voting on matters to do with the war," Anakin said.
"I think this whole war is a set up. Have you noticed how thinly the Jedi are spread out? Its almost as if they are being spread out thinly in preparation for something" Farra said.
"Anyway we need to put the war out of our minds for now" Anakin said.
He and Farra traveled down to the spaceport ready to fly out. When they got there they found their star fighters ready for them and prepped for take off. A few minutes later the Jedi were enroute to Naboo. Their flight was uneventful and when they touched down on Naboo they decided to visit the queen before going to where they would be staying. Farra lead the way to the Queen's palace and when she identified herself to the guards they let her in, remembering her from her previous visit to Naboo. Farra moved down the hallway of the throne room and greeted Queen Jamilla warmly.
"It is good to see you again Farra. Who is this handsome young man you have with you" Jamilla smiles.
"This is Anakin Skywalker. He and I have both recently become Jedi Knights and we are to marry after the war is ended"
"A full Jedi now?" Jamilla asks.
"Yes that is correct. Anakin and I are no longer Padawans"
"Two Jedi getting married? Isn't that against the Jedi code?" Jamilla asks, confused.
"Our relationship is permitted by the council. It is the will of the Force that we be together," Anakin said.
"My blessings on your relationship then. Oh Farra, Padme is home at the moment on a vacation. Shall I tell her you are also here?" Jamilla asked.
Farra hesitated a moment before answering. She knew that Padme and Anakin had been fond of each other and she wasn't sure what they felt for each other now.
"It is fine Farra, Padme is just a friend now. What I thought I felt for her wasn't what I feel for you. I'd rather be with you than her" Anakin said.
"Yes you can tell Padme that we are here. I'm sure she will be delighted to see us," Farra said.
The two Jedi bade Jamilla farewell then headed to where they would be staying. After they had checked in and seen their rooms they headed out into the countryside. The two Jedi ran through the fields hand in hand. They collapsed in the grass laughing and rolled over and over tickling each other. Finally they just lay side by side looking at the clouds.
"I can't wait until we are married, Farra" Anakin said.
"Me too babe" Farra said.
Anakin smiled, "I want you to have my children Farra Sti" he said.
"It is my desire to have your children Anakin Skywalker. I will be proud to be Farra Skywalker"
Anakin leant over and she felt his lips on hers. The two kissed hungrily not wanting to stop. Of course they eventually had to come up for air.
"This place is so beautiful" Farra commented.
"Not as beautiful as you Farra" Anakin said.
The two Jedi returned to their accommodation and freshened up then got some dinner. After dinner, they received a message from Padme telling them she was coming to see them and would be there very shortly. When she arrived she greeted Farra warmly then turned to Anakin.
"Ani?? Is it really you? You're all grown up"
"Yes its me Padme. You look as beautiful as ever"
"So what are you doing with Farra anyway? I know you're both Knights now. Obi Wan told me the good news"
Farra realized that Padme didn't know about her and Anakin.
"Farra and I are together. I love her," Anakin said.
"Isn't that against the Jedi Code"
"Yes it is but the Council have approved our relationship" Farra explained.
"Oh really. That's news to me," Padme said.
"Yes they have. You see, during one of our missions Farra and I talked to the Force Ghost of a legendary Jedi Master to get help in completing that particular mission. After he'd told us what we needed to know, he told us we are two parts of one whole and we have since discovered we work best together. Farra has been good for me. I have much more control than I did before I met her"
"What about me. Didn't you promise that we'd get married? I love you Anakin" Padme said.
"I was just a kid then. My feelings have changed. I am sorry Padme. I am going to marry Farra when the war ends" Anakin said.
From Padme's expression Farra could see that she was really hurt. Padme went on to say that she'd watched Anakin from a distance and had fallen in love with him as he'd matured into a man. She hadn't seen Farra with Anakin as their relationship had been a secret at first and then they were constantly away on missions after the council approved their relationship.
"You're going to marry Farra?? This is horrible it really is. My apologies Farra, this isn't anything against you. I must be on my way. Good day" Padme said.
"May the Force be with you" Farra said as she left.
"Anakin why didn't you tell me about your promise" Farra said as soon as Padme had gone.
"I didn't think it mattered. Besides I have no intention of marrying her. You're far more beautiful and I am much stronger when I am with you"
"Oh that is music to my ears" Farra smiled.
Anakin smiled back and drew her close. He kissed her and the intensity of his kiss left her in no doubt that he loved her and not Padme.
Over the next month the two Jedi explored much of Naboo enjoying the beautiful countryside. One day they had a picnic in a grassy field. As they ate they watched the animals grazing and talked about missions they had gone on before they were both Padawans under Obi Wan. After the two Jedi had finished their meal, Anakin looked at Farra and smiled. She joined him and sat with her back to him, leaning against him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and the two reminisced about when they had first met and their years in the temple. Farra was originally from Alderaan but had been taken from her parents at age 1 to be trained as a Jedi. Her first ten years at the temple were spent as part of a class of younglings. Then at age 10 Anakin had entered the temple and the two had become best friends within a few days. Prior to that, Farra had been somewhat of a loner and had not had any special friends.
Farra had never been able to put her finger on what had drawn her to Anakin. His abilities with the Force had impressed her and the two had had a lot of fun together. Even at an early age the two had had a close bond and their Masters had noticed that they always worked well as a team. When their masters chose the two of them as their Padawans at age 11 they saw less of each other since their masters were often sent on separate missions. On the rare occasion that Obi Wan and Ploon were sent on a mission together, Anakin and Farra were able to work together. If a mission required two teams Obi Wan and Ploon would often ask to work together since they were best friends. They had also sensed the unique bond their Padawans seemed to share though neither knew just how close the two Padawans would become.
Farra returned to reality to find Anakin nuzzling into her.
"I'm so glad that we are together. I knew from when I first saw you that we were destined to be together. Did you ever notice how we were drawn to one another even as children?" Anakin said.
"Yes. I had never been able to put my finger on what drew me to you but I now know that it was the Force. And that is how I know that this relationship we have is right" Farra said.
Anakin smiled and his lips found Farra's. The two kissed then Anakin decided to have some fun. He got up and chased after one of the local grazing animals. Catching one he climbed on its back and used the Force to balance on it as it careened around. Farra burst out laughing when he finally fell off.
Farra's laughter turned to alarm when Anakin didn't get up. Getting up herself she raced over to his prone form.
"Anakin? Are you alright?" she asked.
That was when Anakin grinned and started laughing.
"Gotcha Farra" he said.
Farra burst out laughing and the two rolled over and over laughing and exchanging kisses. When they grew tired they just looked at each other.
"I wish we were married now Farra" Anakin said.
Farra could see the desire in his eyes but knew that the time wasn't right. She stood up and brushed her robes off.
"We should go back and do some training or meditation, love," Farra said.
"Yes I'd agree on that," Anakin said.
Meanwhile back on Coruscant, Palpatine was thinking about his plans for the future. He had had his eye on Anakin for some time. It was his desire to have Anakin as his apprentice when he created his grand new Empire. It concerned him that Anakin had become deeply involved with Farra but then he heard about Ulic's words to the two and realized that if he could turn both Farra and Anakin he could have one on each side of him. Palpatine could only imagine how powerful the two could become together and he cackled as he laid down his evil plans. First Dooku would need to be dealt with so that the two Jedi could take his place as his apprentices and then he would need to destroy the rest of the Jedi. However the war would last another two and a half years before this could happen.
The two Jedi were unaware of Palpatine's plans as they continued their vacation on Naboo. Each day they spent time sparring with their lightsabers, working on their technique and helping each other become even more powerful. It always delighted Anakin to watch Farra's technique as he found her to be extremely graceful. The two Jedi were developing combinations that they could use when working together against opponents. They had found that they could read each other well and knew exactly what the other was thinking. This meant they could anticipate each other's moves and make moves of their own that complimented the other's moves. Anakin was clearly the superior as he had great skill with the Force and was growing more skillful all the time. Farra had no doubt that Anakin would one day be the most powerful Jedi ever. She even anticipated he'd become the leader of the Council. Anakin had no doubt that Farra would become the second most powerful Jedi. Only he would be stronger than her. But they would always work together and compliment each other.
The Jedi council had met to discuss the latest battles in the war. They also discussed Anakin and Farra.
"Strong they are in the Force" Yoda said.
"Anakin has changed greatly and for the better since he and Farra began their relationship. He is more patient and less angry," Mace Windu said.
"A great Jedi he will become" Yoda said.
"As will Farra" Mace said, "But I fear that they could be weak if they are separated. This is something the Sith must not learn of or they could use it to destroy the two of them"
"Protect them we must" Yoda said.
"Do we tell them of our concerns" Mace asked.
"Tell them we should so protect themselves they can" Yoda said.
Chapter 10