Dear Readers,
Hey guys, I'm back again with Chapter 10! I'm glad you liked my last update! I'd like to give a special thanks to all of you out there who reviewed Chapter 9…
Jedi-lover – Thank you so much for your fun reviews! I was a little confused by your first review, thank you for taking the time to send another and make sure I understood! I cracked up at the pitch fork comment! You have two little boys? Aww, you're a very lucky lady! You must know the technique ((I have yet to learn, -pout-))! Thanks again for your encouragement!
Sunsoarer – Aww! Puppy dog eyes always get me! Thanks, for writing in and letting me know what you think! I'm working on both V-day stories now too. Keep you eyes open for them!
MaraJadeSkywalkerJedi – Your review made me laugh, thanks for writing in, and I promise, I'm finishing as fast as I can.
Sithspawned – Hey, they're men, what do you expect from them!? ((Just kidding)) Though they are endlessly frustrating, they are useful… sometimes… ((Just kidding again)) Anyways, I'm glad to hear you like the way I characterized the twins! I was a little unsure, about that! And thanks for your vote of confidence for the V-day fics too, I really appreciate it!
Black-Midnight-Soul – brilliant? Thank you so much for writing in, and adding me to you favorites! Reviews like your's keep me going!
Sweetdeath04 – GREAT! Glad your computer is all better! The Jedi wiseness will return to its once prized luster, I promise! Luke's just being… Luke! Boring school films! Why did you have to bring those dreadful things up! -Clears throat- Sorry, I graduated last June (Class of 2004, YAH!) and I'm still not over the nightmares, those teachers showed us, daring to call them "education." They should have come with a barf bag! LoL! Glad you still like it, and hope school isn't too hard on you!
ScifiCritic – -Gulps- I think I see your point! Glad you still like it and trust me, you have nothing to worry about. ((If he doesn't pick Mara, I'll hurt myself with a pitch fork!))
Dedicated to my football loving Daddy! Who was nice enough to let me do this chapter very quickly!
"Take Your Pick"
Chapter 10 – Unexpected Help
Decision Time…
Luke lie on his back, sprawled out on his bed, racking his brain. He had made his decision fifty times today… and then he'd change it again! "Come on Skywalker," he coached himself out loud. "This isn't advanced calculus; it's just a matter of which girl's… the right one… Listen to me, I've lost my mind! I'm sitting here, talking to myself!" He chuckled, sitting up.
"I need help; I can't seem to choose-"
'Women problems, son?' A very familiar voice asked.
Luke looked around him cautiously, he couldn't sense a presence, it seemed he was alone. "Who's there?" He dared to ask.
'Don't tell me you don't recognize your own father!' A simmering, almost transparent form appeared in front of Luke's slumped form. The spirit none other than Anakin Skywalker.
"Father!" Luke smiled.
'Yes, it's your dear ol' dad! I see you've gotten yourself in quite a mess down here.'
"Are you going to help me?" Luke asked, hope shining in his eyes.
'Well, we've decided to lend a hand.' Anakin smiled.
"We've?" Luke questioned. Then two other spirits appeared beside Anakin. A woman who reminded Luke of his sister, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. "Ben? You're-"
'Yes Luke, I'm helping as well.' Obi-Wan smiled, Luke met the woman's tearful gaze and asked, "You're… You're our mother… aren't you?"
'Yes Luke,' Padmé smiled, 'I am you mother… I'm sorry it took me so long to get here.' Then she followed her hands, and cleared her throat… just like Leia does when she switches into diplomat mode. 'But we are only allowed to visit when it's absolutely necessary. Now we're not going to tell you who to choose. This is still you're decision and ultimately you have to make this choice. We are merely aiding you in your inability to choose.' She explained further.
"You mean I still have to hurt one of them?" Luke asked… ((AN: just a little baby-ish isn't he?))
'Trust me Luke; one of these girls would be hurt far more than the other.' Obi-Wan stated matter-of-factly out the corner of his mouth.
'This is really a much easier choice than you think, son. The right girl is there in front of you, but you have been hurt so many times, you don't feel brave enough to make a move!'
'I think what you really need is just a different perspective, to see what we mean.' Padmé smiled, Luke looked more than a little confused so Ben sat next to him and began to explain.
'Luke, do you recall a conversation we had a while ago? When I told you "many of the truths we cling to, deepened greatly on-'
"'Our point of view'… yeah, I remember that. That was the same night you let me know I had a twin sister…Leia." Luke seemed to follow so far.
'Right, we're simply giving you a different point of view, which should help you greatly with your decision.' Obi-Wan tried to explain; Anakin stepped forward in front of Luke and informed him. 'Tonight, when you go to sleep, you will get what we like to call a "glimpse." A glimpse into what your future could be, with each girl.'
He glanced down at Padmé, telling her to take it from there. 'You will see your first Christmas holiday together, married and get to explore a day and night in that life.'
"You mean, I'm going to dream about this tonight?" Luke asked.
'Kind of, except this will be more like a force prediction. A look into the, "what could be."' Anakin explained.
"What happens if I don't sleep?" Luke asked curiously.
'You'll sleep, trust me,' Padmé said, 'we'll make sure of that.'
'And from time to time, we'll give you information and tips too.' Anakin promised, Luke wanted to ask another question… But that very moment, his com-unit rang, and he turned his head away from his unexpected guests, to regard the loud, irritating sound. When he turned to look back at his guests, they were all gone… as if it had all been a dream.
Leia was who had called; she wanted to ask Luke to join them for breakfast tomorrow morning for a little family pep-talk. After they agreed on a time, his exhausted sister cut the conversation short, because she was so tired. Luke suddenly felt very tired too. So he quickly readied himself for bed, and as soon as his head, hit the pillow… He was sound asleep.
I know this one's a shortie, but before you all terrorize me with anymore sharp, metal objects… ((Says meekly)) let me explain! Ya see, both glimpse get kinda wordy, and I don't want to make the chapter too long… if that's possible! Glimpses 1 and 2 will be up very soon though! Thanks again all of you who reviewed Chapter 9! You guys truly keep me going! Bless all of you, till next time!
-SailorLeia