Padme looked at the Doctor in shock and horror as various questions started to flow through her mind. What would Anakin say? Would he be angry at her? Were they ready to become parents?
Padme breathed in deeply as she spoke, "I will assume full responsibility and, I will face Lord Vader."
The Doctor nodded as he spoke, "You have until tomorrow to inform him. I will keep it confidential but, If you fail today he will know by the morning."
Padme nodded as she got up and, left the Med Bay.
Without a word, she headed towards the chambers that she shared with Vader as she breathed in nervously.
She found herself wondering what he was going to say once he learned that she was in fact Pregnant.
As she walked into the living room, she noticed Jay looking at her, "Are you alright Padme?"
"I am fine Jay, I just want to be alone for awhile," stated Padme as she walked into her bedroom.
Jay looked at Padme wondering what was going on as, he got back to working on his lightsaber.
Padme threw herself down on her bed as she breathed in deeply. What would Vader say to her?
She frowned, She would simply get it over with and, tell him.
Slowly, Padme got up and, headed towards the Command Bridge.
Vader stood on the Command Bridge of The Exactor as he started to feel Padme's fear through the Force.
He also noticed that she was approaching him.
He frowned as he turned towards the Turbolift as the doors opened.
Padme looked at him as she approached and, she breathed in deeply.
"I need to talk to you alone My Lord."
Vader moved towards the Turbolift and, without hesitation he pulled Padme inside as he spoke, "We will talk in my office."
Padme nodded in silence.
A short time later, Vader led Padme into his office as Jobal looked up from her work to notice how nervous Padme appeared to be.
What was going on? thought Jobal as Padme followed Vader into his office.
Jobal knew that Vader loved her daughter but, She also knew that Vader was a Sith and she knew that he was also fairly volatile she only hoped that he would never hurt Padme out of anger. If he did, She knew that he would end up regretting it, she only hoped that it would never happen.
Vader unhooded and, looked at Padme and spoke, "What is wrong Angel? You can tell me now."
Padme breathed in deeply as she spoke, "Ani, I-I'm Pregnant."
Vader looked at Padme in shock as he noticed her trembling.
He immediately took her in his arms and kissed her as he spoke, "That, That's wonderful."
"What are we going to do?" asked Padme nervously.
Vader shook his head, "We're not going to worry about a thing right now, this is the happiest moment, The Happiest moment of my life."
Padme looked at Vader in shock as she spoke, "Y-You're happy?"
Vader nodded, "I have no doubt that you're going to be a wonderful Parent but, I do wonder what kind of Father I will be."
Padme smiled, "You're good with Jay, I am sure that you will be good with our baby."
Vader nodded, "Let's go tell your Mother."
Padme obediently got up as she followed Vader towards the office door.
Jobal watched Padme and Vader approach her, noticing how happy Vader appeared to be.
Padme then spoke, "Mom, There is something that we want to tell you."
Jobal shook her head, "Let me guess, You're pregnant."
Padme looked at her mother in shock, "How did you know?"
Jobal shook her head, "The nervousness between a young couple that is followed by happiness usually can only mean one thing, that you're expecting."
Vader smiled, "Join us for dinner tonight, I think that we should celebrate."
Jobal nodded, "That does sound nice, We are going to have to start making plans for the baby too."
Vader nodded in agreement.
An hour later, Vader, Padme, Jobal and Jay all sat at the dining table in Vader's chambers as 3PO served them dinner.
Jobal then spoke, "So when it is time, are you going to find out what you're having?"
Vader shook his head, "I want to be surprised."
"I agree," stated Padme.
"I already know that we're having a girl," stated Vader.
"You're wrong, We are having a boy," countered Padme.
Jobal shook her head, "Here is what you can do, You can get a crib for a baby boy and a crib for a baby girl. You both had plenty of Credits for that. You can also, Get Clothes and toys for a boy and toys for a girl."
Vader smiled as Jobal continued, "That way, You will be prepared for whatever you get. If you do have a girl, You can keep the boy stuff for the day that you have a boy and, If you have girl, You can put away the girl stuff until later."
"That is a good Idea," replied Vader.
Jobal nodded in agreement.
Hours later, After Dinner was over and, after Jay was in bed and well after Jobal had returned to her chambers, Vader and Padme laid in their bed cuddled against one another as Vader spoke, "We are going to have to make a lot of changes now that our child is on the way."
Padme nodded as Vader continued, "I want to marry you as soon as possible Padme."
"Marry me?" asked Padme in shock.
Vader nodded as he pulled Padme's tiny form against his large body.
Padme then spoke, "You want this baby don't you?"
Vader nodded, "More than anything."
Padme smiled as she kissed her boyfriend.
"I just don't want us to base a marriage on a baby," stated Padme.
"We aren't. The baby has nothing to do with our marriage."
Padme looked at Vader in shock as he spoke, "I want to marry you because I love you and, I want to spend every last breathing moment of my life with you at my side."
Padme felt tears in her eyes as Vader kissed her.
Vader then spoke, "I want to find Obi-Wan and Ahsoka. We will go against the Emperor and destroy him once and for all."
Padme smiled, "I like that idea."
Vader nodded as he ran his hands up and down Padme's sides.
Padme was his and, further more, they were having a child together. What more could he ask for?
Before he could begin the night, he spoke, "I have something for you under my pillow."
Padme looked at Vader in shock as he revealed a beautiful diamond ring.
"I bought this for you back on Alderaan, I've been
planning to marry you since then. I just can't think of a better time than right now to give it to you."
Padme kissed Vader as he took her left hand in his hand and, without a word, he slipped the ring onto her wedding finger.
Padme looked at Vader in shock as he kissed her and spoke, "You're mine forever Padme," stated Vader with a smile.
Padme smiled at her fiance in response as he playfully pinned her down against the bed and, kissed her.
Vader awoke the next morning, With Padme cuddled up against him. He smiled, he loved to watch her sleep. He only wished that he didn't have work to do, otherwise, he would watch her sleep all day if he could.
He smiled and, kissed her forehead before getting out of bed.
Vader then slowly dressed before leaving his bedroom.
An hour later, Vader was finishing up his sparring session with Jay as he heard his Comlink buzz.
"Yes?"
"My Lord, We have a cruiser in our tractor beam, the pilots, we suspect are Jedi Survivors."
Vader in response reached out through the Force and, was rewarded with Obi-Wan and Ahsoka's force Signatures.
"Bring the Ship in and bring them to me alive. I will be on the Bridge in a few minutes."
"Understood my Lord."
As Vader prepared to leave, Jay revealed his now completed lightsaber, "I finished it last night."
Vader smiled, "Have you activated it yet?"
Jay nodded as he handed the weapon to his brother.
Vader examined the Lightsaber Hilt for a moment before igniting the blue blade.
He looked at Jay with a prideful smile and spoke, "You're now a Jedi. All I have to do now, is find you a suitable Master."
Jay frowned, "Y-You're not going to train me?"
Vader shook his head, "I don't want you to end up like me Jay, That is why I am going to have the Man that was like my Father train you."
Vader then turned and, left his brother as he headed towards the Command Bridge of the Exactor.
A short time later, Vader watched as Captain Rex walked onboard the Bridge as he held out three Lightsabers, Vader looked at the weapons in shock, The first two were of course Obi-Wan and Ahsoka's lightsabers but, the third Lightsaber was his, the lightsaber that he had used as Anakin Skywalker.
Rex then turned and, left the Command Bridge.
Moments later, Vader watched as Obi-Wan and Ahsoka were led towards him surrounded by clones and, with their hands bound behind their backs.
Vader looked at his Former Master and Padawan before looking at the clones, "Leave us."
Vader then gestured for Obi-Wan and Ahsoka to follow him towards the Turbolift.
Once the doors had closed Vader spoke, "Sorry that I had to act so cold back there."
"I was starting to wonder if our encounter on Alderaan was all just a mood swing," commented Ahsoka as her binders were removed.
Vader smiled, "Some things never change Snips, that is for certain."
Ahsoka nodded as Obi-Wan spoke, "I saw on the Holonews that Moff Naberrie was severely beaten by several thugs a month ago and, is still recovering. It was after your Holonet interview that he was attacked."
Vader smirked, "Plenty of men were disgusted with him and, Of course now they know every little dirty secret that he has tried to bury."
Obi-Wan shook his head in amusement.
Vader then spoke, "I am going to be introducing you two to my Fiance and my kid Brother."
Obi-Wan and Ahsoka both gasped in shock, "Finance?" asked Obi-Wan in disbelief.
Vader nodded, "Padme has changed me for the better and, she is now pregnant with my child. I want to spend the rest of my life with her."
Ahsoka smiled, "I bet that Moff Naberrie is thrilled."
Vader shook his head, "He doesn't know, The only people that know are myself, Padme, Jay and Jobal."
Ahsoka nodded in silence as the Turbolift stopped.
Vader then led the two Jedi towards a large Durasteel door that he opened, before motioning for the two of them to follow him inside.
Obi-Wan calmly followed his Former Padawan into the room as he looked ahead of him towards what appeared to be a type of living room.
On the couch, He saw a beautiful dark haired girl of around sixteen laying down on the couch.
At the same time, he noticed a young boy that looked like the nine year old Anakin that he had taken as a Padawan approach the couch and, hand the girl a glass of water.
The girl then looked at Anakin and spoke, "Ani who are these people?"
Vader smiled, "Padme, Meet my Former Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano."
Anakin then gestured towards Padme and Jay and spoke, "My Fiance and my brother."
Jay looked at Obi-Wan for a moment before being overtaken by the appearance of fourteen year old Ahsoka Tano. To him, He thought that he was almost looking at a Goddess. Despite the hardened muscles in her arms as well as a few battle scars, Ahsoka Tano was a sight of beauty to his young eyes. Instantly, a crush started to develop.
With her beautiful large blue eyes and, her orange skin, Ahsoka had no idea that she had just successfully placed a spell upon the young boy.
Anakin looked at Padme and spoke, "They will be staying with us for now."
Padme nodded as Obi-Wan spoke, "The Darkness is fading from you Anakin."
Anakin nodded, "I will pretend to be Vader for now on but, I am feeling more and more like my older self."
Obi-Wan nodded as Jay spoke, "Your Holocom is ringing."
Anakin looked, to see that it was the Emperor Calling. He turned around and, spoke, "Stay out of sight."
Within moments, An image of Palpatine appeared before him as he kneeled before the Sith Master, "What is thy Bidding My Master?"
"Lord Vader, Because of your little personal issues with Moff Naberrie, he is unable to be of any use to me due to his injuries. Therefore, I need you to head to Naboo. You are to take care of the Rebellious officials that are on the Queen's Council. Just kill them. After you have the traitors rooted out, Contact me."
"Understood Master," replied Anakin in silence.
With that, The transmission ended as Obi-Wan spoke, "It seems as though he was preoccupied, otherwise he would have sensed the change in you."
"It has been that dramatic?" asked Anakin.
Jay then spoke, "You feel way different than you did when you first started training me. I noticed that you were different last night."
Anakin nodded, "For now on, I will be using my real name amongst all of you but, I have to pretend to be Vader."
"How will we be able to fool the Emperor?" asked Padme.
"I will shield myself with the Force so that he can't probe me."
Padme nodded in silence.
Padme then smiled as something came to her mind, "Ani!"
"Yes?" asked Anakin.
"We can get married on Naboo now, we can have the wedding while you are there, can't we?"
Anakin smiled at Padme in response, "Yes we can, Is there anyone that you want to invite? I mean everyone that I would invite are in this room aside from your mother but who else?"
"We can invite both of my grandmother's and, Darred and the girls."
Anakin smiled as Padme continued, "We can have it at the Lake house that my Grandmother owns."
Anakin nodded, "I'll tell you what Angel, We will have that wedding after I take care of things on the planet."
Obi-Wan then spoke, "What of the Rebels in the Royal house?"
Anakin frowned as Obi-Wan spoke, "It will be a good chance for you to gain Organa's trust."
Anakin nodded, "I never thought of that, but you do have a point. I can stage their deaths and, somehow get them to Organa."
Obi-Wan nodded in agreement, "if you would like, I will contact Organa for you and discuss everything with him."
Anakin smiled, "I would like that, I am going to go back to the bridge, I don't want anyone to become suspicious of my behavior. Take Jay into the training room and, see what he can do. If you would like, You are welcome to take him as your Padawan," stated Anakin.
"Another Skywalker?" asked Obi-Wan in mock horror.
"You did a good job with me Old Man and, I wouldn't have turned if it wasn't for the accident."
"I know that," replied Obi-Wan.
"I just don't want all of the abuse and stress that you gave me," stated Obi-Wan with a smile.
Anakin nodded as he turned to leave.
Alderaan:
Bail Organa sat in his office and, watched as a holographic image of Obi-Wan appeared before him.
Bail gasped in relief and spoke, "Thank the Force Master Kenobi, I was told that your ship was captured. I am guessing that you managed to escape."
Obi-Wan shook his head, "Anakin is indeed changing, He is going to have us remain onboard with him."
"Are you sure that you can trust him?" asked Bail.
Obi-Wan smiled, "That has yet to be seen, I want you to send your Tantive IV to Naboo. Anakin will be contacting you, as soon as he knows what is going on. You will most likely be harboring some fugitives so be prepared."
Bail frowned, "You mean the members of the Royal Council?"
Obi-Wan nodded, "Just wait until I contact you. Anakin also has continued his relationship with Moff Naberrie's daughter."
Bail nodded, "How far has it gone?"
"All of the way," stated Obi-Wan.
"Y-You mean that he has slept with her?"
"She's pregnant," replied Obi-Wan.
"She's only sixteen," replied Bail in horror.
"It would have been no different if she had been given to Reliaz, at least Anakin loves her," stated Obi-Wan.
"Are you sure?" asked Bail.
"I have watched them, They are in love and, His brother looks up to him. I can already see it."
Bail nodded for a moment, before speaking, "I will have to see all of this for myself but, If you trust him, that is enough for me."
Obi-Wan smiled, "Thank you Senator, I also want you to make contact with Yoda and, inform him of the current developments."
"I will do that," replied Bail.
Obi-Wan smiled in response as he spoke, "I will contact you soon, Kenobi Out!"
Star Destroyer Exactor:
Ahsoka smiled at Jay Skywalker as he defended her sixth offensive attack, She had been sparring with him for an hour and, so far he was proving to have the same quality training that her Master had given her.
"How long have you been training for Jay?" asked Ahsoka.
"About a month and a Half," replied Jay.
Ahsoka smiled, "For six weeks, you are fairly skilled. I can already tell that you're a natural."
Jay smiled as he looked over at Obi-Wan whom had been watching the Mock Duel.
Obi-Wan smiled, "You remind me so much of your Brother Jay. He was just like you at age nine."
Jay smiled, "Did you see him Podrace too?"
Obi-Wan nodded, "He is the best pilot on the Galaxy, I will never forget watching him win that race, I was shocked. Never, had I seen a human win a Podrace, let alone race a Podracer. Qui-Gon and I both knew that we were witnessing something that would most likely, never be seen again."
Jay nodded, "Mom used to always tell me stories about him, I never got along that well with my other Brother Owen, So I always tried to be like Anakin. I used to dream of him, I always hoped that someday we would get to fly together then, I lost Mom and, he took me to this ship and my dreams became true. The only thing is that I lost my family in the process, Anakin all that I've got."
Obi-Wan smiled, "You love him don't you?"
Jay nodded, "I have no one else."
Obi-Wan smiled at the boy in response as the doors of the training room, hissed open.
He turned, to see Padme in the doorway as she spoke, "Dinner is ready."
Obi-Wan smiled, "Very well."
Obi-Wan then turned and, followed Padme into the dining room with Ahsoka and Jay quietly walking behind him.
Anakin watched as his Former Master entered the room followed by Ahsoka and Jay with a smile.
Obi-Wan then spoke, "So I am guessing that you want to take out the Emperor soon."
Anakin nodded, "I do, the sooner the better."
Anakin at the same time, gestured to Jobal and spoke, "This is Padme's Mother Jobal, Jobal meet Ahsoka Tano and General Kenobi."
Jobal smiled, "It is an honor to meet both of you, I always have respected all Jedi Knights."
Obi-Wan smiled, "Unlike your ex husband."
Jobal nodded, "He is an idiot."
Padme then spoke, "Let's get away from that subject."
"Of course, My apologies," stated Obi-Wan.
Padme nodded as she looked at her mother with a smile and, held up her left hand, to reveal her wedding finger.
Jobal looked at the ring in shock before looking at her future son in law, "When?"
"Most likely during our next few days on Naboo, I want to get it done before the baby is born."
Jobal smiled, "Well, I certainly can't think of a better Man for her."
Anakin shook his head, "I will do my best for her, I know that she deserves whatever I can give her."
Jobal nodded in agreement.
A few hours later, Long after Obi-Wan and Ahsoka had gone to their assigned rooms and, after Jobal had headed off to bed, Anakin and Padme were in their bedroom as Padme spoke, "I can't wait to be married. I am so glad that your Master will be present for the wedding."
Anakin nodded as he spoke, "Who is going to be the one to give you away since it won't be your father?"
"I was thinking of Asking Darred to do the deed, I mean he is family still."
Anakin nodded, "I didn't know about him at first but, I have to say that I do like him."
Padme smiled, "He is a good Man, to good for my Sister. What shocks me the most is how a good man like him can love a bitch like her."
Anakin shook his head, "I hope that he finds someone better."
Padme nodded as Anakin continued, "Someone was fairly infatuated with Snips today."
Padme frowned, "What do you mean?"
"Jay," replied Anakin with a smirk.
"He has a crush on her?" asked Padme with a smile.
Anakin nodded in silence.
"Maybe it will turn into something," stated Padme.
"If it does, I am going to make sure that they wait until Marriage," stated Anakin as he crawled into bed.
Padme smiled, "It didn't matter for us."
Anakin shook his head, "It did for me, I wasn't able to give you what you gave me."
Padme frowned, "That shouldn't matter, Your past is the past. I know that there will never be any others ever again besides me now."
Anakin smiled as he kissed her, "I just want Jay to be able to give what I was unable to give when he finally meets his soulmate. I don't want him to make the mistake that I made."
Padme nodded as Anakin crawled into bed with her.
She then spoke, "I can't wait for our baby. I have always wanted a child."
"I have too, I love children even though it may surprise you. I used to kidnap younglings in the Temple and, take them off to play or to practice their lightsaber skills with me. That is how Ahsoka and I bonded over the years before she became my Padawan."
"She said that you're her older brother even though it is not by blood."
Anakin nodded, "I want to make her the Godmother of our Baby."
"I like the sound of that," replied Padme with a smile.
Anakin then turned off the lights as, Padme snuggled up against him.
Ok that is it for now, Thank you for reading and reviewing. More will be up soon.
-Fallen Jedi 79