Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song.
A/N: Merry Christmas. This is my gift to you. Enjoy.
Chapter 12: Drummers Drumming
Satine hurried downstairs to find Obi-Wan already there, drinking either coffee or hot chocolate. She smiled and sat down next to him.
"I have something for you." She announced.
"Oh?"
"Here," She thrust the package into his hands.
He smiled and handed her one as well, "Here you go."
"Together?"
"Together."
They both tore through the wrapping paper. Satine gasped as she saw the music box, she had been wanting for such a long time, she opened it, and inside, nestled gently in a soft fabric was a small china drummer.
Obi-Wan found that past the wrapping paper lay a black box. Opening the black box, he saw lying on the silk, an azure crystal. His eyes widened when he realized it was just the right shape and size for his blade.
"Satine-"
"Obi-Wan-"
They had breathed each other's names the same moment. They found themselves staring into the other's eyes. Satine threw her arms around him.
"Thank you." She whimpered.
"No, thank you." He said, holding her tight.
At that moment, Anakin walked in, "What the-"
They broke apart, making hasty excuses as Anakin shook his head, "Never mind, I don't care. Come on!"
They exchanged a look and followed him to the throne room. The tree was up and glimmering. The walls were painted fresh and hung with decorations. Satine stared around.
"How-"
"I worked all last night; thought you might like it."
"Anakin," Obi-Wan breathed, clutching Satine's hand.
"You're welcome." Anakin smiled.
"I can't believe it."
"Well, believe it, because I'm exhausted." Anakin sighed, "I'm going to go find coffee. See you!"
Satine smiled and slipped into Obi-Wan's arms, "Now, where were we?"
Just then, they heard a wrap at the door, "I'll get it." Obi-Wan groaned as Satine sat down.
It was Mace Windu. Obi-Wan stared at him for a long time, as Korkie ran in, "Wow! What happened?"
"Anakin happened." Obi-Wan addressed the boy.
"It's amazing." Korkie whispered.
"Well, I was going to take you out for a sugar cookie and hot chocolate. Either I'll have a lot of time to do that, or I won't have any." Obi-Wan gulped, staring at Mace.
"It's okay; it was fun while it lasted." Korkie sighed.
"What are you talking about?" Satine asked, "What's wrong, Obi-Wan?"
"Ah, long story."
Padme walked in then, "What happened? This place was trashed last night!"
"Anakin." Satine answered.
"Anakin?"
"What about me?" Anakin asked, walking past Windu, who was still glaring at all of them, "Hey, kid." He greeted Korkie.
Satine stood, "Kenobi-"
"I might have um… hung up while talking to Master Windu here when I was with Korkie."
Satine stared at him, "You would do that: risk everything because of one sad story."
Obi-Wan smiled, "It's not one sad story, Satine. We both know it. It's the whole prospect of the thing."
"Hey, if Windu's kicking you out, Obi-Wan, I'm going with you. Mandalore seems like a nice planet, we could help with the whole "peace" thing."
"I'll stay if Masters Skywalker and Kenobi do." Ahsoka said, sweeping into the room.
"How are you?" Obi-Wan asked.
"Better." Ahsoka answered.
"Good." Obi-Wan said, giving her a smile.
"It was you, wasn't it?" Ahsoka said, looking at Korkie.
"What?"
"You're the one. You've been giving me the gifts."
"Well, yes."
Ahsoka embraced him, "I didn't get you anything."
"Seeing you happy is enough."
"Satine," Obi-Wan said through a strained voice, "Does anything about this seem… familiar?"
"Hm…no, I haven't ever seen anything like it," She teased.
Obi-Wan smiled and rolled his eyes, "Oh, silly me."
Korkie smiled, "What?"
"Now, if they're torn apart and brought back together after several years, get into dozens of fights only to, when death seems certain, confess their love for one another; that would be weird."
Now Obi-Wan was chuckling, "Good to there's something to look forward to."
Ahsoka rolled her eyes, "I swear, you two are as bad as Skywalker."
"Do we take that as a compliment?" Obi-Wan asked.
"Sure," Satine shrugged.
"Wait! Before I expel you, Kenobi, I want to hear this."
So they explained everything, from Christmas to Death Watch and at the end, Windu stood shook his head.
"So," He sighed, "What you're telling me is that you've fallen in love with the duchess, practically adopted her nephew and Anakin was had some miraculous change of heart?"
The rest of them exchanged glances, then nodded and said in union, "Pretty much.
"And why should I keep you in the order?"
Obi-Wan shrugged, "I have no idea! Come on, cookies then. I have enough credits."
Satine laughed, "Kenobi,"
"Satine, let me make this choice."
"Okay, but now you can't use the crystal."
"I have the perfect idea."
"Okay. Now normally, this would be the part when we-"
"Do you figure third time is the charm?"
"Just zone everything else out." She advised, wrapping her arms around his neck. And finally, under the Christmas star's watch, their lips met.
As if on cue, a Christmas song began and, with Obi-Wan dancing with Satine, Anakin dancing with Padme, Korkie dancing with Ahsoka, and Mace looking on as though they were all mental, the day blazed by.
Well, after calming down, Mace decided to have Obi-Wan be Satine's permanent protector. So Obi-Wan stayed on Mandalore. But the others- even Mace- were always welcome on the holidays. And, eventually, because of the valor Obi-Wan showed on Mandalore, the Jedi lifted the non-attachment rule. To no one's surprise, Korkie and Ahsoka started dating. And Obi-Wan and Satine Kenobi were quite content to watch the days go by on Mandalore together.
Christmas is best when friends are near. To stand heart in heart and hand in hand. To realize good will always triumph over darkness. To know deep down you're not alone. That's what Christmas is all about.
The man closed the book, looking down at the younglings, "That's it."
"Daddy, is that true?"
"That's for you to decide." He smiled, standing.
He walked out into the hall after turning out the lights where a woman waited, "Beautifully done, dear."
"Thank you, Satine."
"Come on, Obi-Wan, we need to go help Korkie with the cookies before he blows up the kitchen… again."
"Ahsoka's with him."
"Now we really need to hurry!" Satine said with a grin, "Come on, Kenobi."
"Satine, you remember that story, don't you?"
"Like it was only yesterday." She said as they entered the kitchen, "Like it was only yesterday."
I couldn't resist. I just couldn't. Merry Christmas everyone! Amethyst, any parting words?
Amethyst: Review!
Me: Yes, anything else?"
Amethyst: Merry Christmas?
Me: closer
Amethyst: The moral? (I nod) Sugar cookies rock! Merry Christmas and have lots of fun! Bye!
-insert deep sigh here-
