Sorry the update took so long. Satine's life is still on the line. She only has to go one more day on the ship. Let's hope everyone makes it.
Satine's POV
Obi-Wan is still stressed over protecting me. He believes he'll fail me. I don't think so. I have full confidence in his ability to protect me. We are on our way to the mess hall for lunch. Anakin and Ahsoka are already there. Obi and I grab our food and sit with them.
"Hello there. Ahsoka, how are you feeling?"
"Better. Still a little cold. The medical droid said it'll be a few hours before my blood fully warms."
"At least you're alive. That's all that matters now."
"Have you found anything that could've caused the explosion?"
"Yes. The clones when through the debris in the cargo bay. A bomb was planted with the spare weapons. It was set to trigger today."
"Why so late?"
"Probably to throw us off. Make us think that there won't a death threat on the duchess's life."
"We've been in hyperspace for three days. I would've believed nothing was going to happen."
"Now that we know of this, we have to be alert at all times. There may be another bomb set somewhere else on the ship. I already have the clones checking the ship for anything else."
"We'll tell you if we find anything."
"Good."
"Don't worry, Master Kenobi. We won't let anything happen to the Satine." Obi looked unsure. We finished our lunch and went back to my room. I felt a bit weary. Obi-Wan still wouldn't relax.
"Obi, you must rest."
"I can't rest Satine. I have to protect you."
"You will protect me. You just need to calm down. I'm a bit tired. I'm going to take a short nap. Try to relax." I laid down and closed my eyes.
Obi-Wan's POV
I watched Satine as she slept. I can't sleep. I can't relax. I can't lose her. I saw how Anakin reacted when Ahsoka died. What if I do the same? What if I vowed to murder whoever killed her? It wouldn't be right. I have to protect her at all times. That was my original mission, now it's more personal. There was a knock on the door. It was Ahsoka.
"Ahsoka, how are you feeling?"
"Better. I'm a bit warmer now. I have to move around to get my blood circulating. It's keeping me warm."
"Where's Anakin?"
"Still in our quarters. I slipped away after he fell asleep. I didn't want to wake him up. After me being dead for a while, he needs to calm down. And so do you."
"I can't calm down, Ahsoka. I can't protect her if I do."
"Anakin can protect me when he's calm. If he's not he's paranoid. That can happen when you don't calm down."
"That's Anakin. I'm not like him. I don't get paranoid."
"Anyone can be paranoid when they're over protective."
"I can't be anything else when it comes to her safety. I love her and I don't want her to die."
"None of us do. We're all doing our best to protect her. I have clones outside her door so you can get some rest. You need it. If you stay up any longer, you won't be much of a use to her."
"I can't..."
"Obi-Wan, please. For Satine's sake. Get some rest. If anything else happens, we'll deal with it. You've done enough for one day." I sighed in defeat. Perhaps Ahsoka was right. Maybe I do need some rest.
"Okay."
"Good. I have to go. I can sense Anakin's about to wake up. See you later."
"Alright. Ahsoka?"
"Yeah?"
"Thank you." She smiled and left. I got under the covers and snuggled up to Satine. I wrapped my arms around her and held her close.
"I guess I have to get Ahsoka anytime to tell you to relax."
"You heard that?" She turned and faced me.
"I'm not a heavy sleeper, Obi. I'm just glad you're relaxing."
"Well, I am with you. I can't be more relaxed." I saw her blush. I kissed her with great passion. Her arms wrapped around my neck and ran her fingers through my hair. I felt one of her hands trail down my chest. I felt her tug at my shirt, wanting it off. I gladly obliged...
Ahsoka's POV
I made it back to my quarters before Anakin woke up. I laid down next to him. He wrapped his arms around me.
"Where have you been?" He surprised me when he spoke. I didn't know he was awake.
"How long have you been awake?"
"A few minutes. You never answered my question."
"I went for a walk around. Tried to get my blood circulating again."
"Why didn't you wake me up?"
"You needed some down time. Me being dead didn't really help with much. I just wanted you to get some rest."
"Did you check on Obi-Wan?"
"Yeah. He was still so worried about the duchess. I convinced him to get some sleep. I had two clones stationed outside their door."
"Did you warn them about any noises they may hear?"
"Yes. I told them not to worry unless they heard screams of pain or a loud explosion in some case." He held me tighter.
"I still can't believed you died. I don't know what I would've done if you didn't come back. I know what he's going through. I thought I lost you forever. He doesn't want that to happen with Satine and I never want that to happen again to you."
"I know and that won't happen again. I just wish he would calm down once in a while."
"Tomorrow, this will all be over."
"I hope so."
I know this chapter sucks. Do get mad at me. This is all I have for now. Please leave a review and vote on my new poll for Best Villian.
