Two years have passed since the war has begun. Things have changed since then. The clones are given rites and are allowed to wear casual clothes when not on shift. There are those that aren't happy with this development, aka the Kaminoans, but there is nothing they can do with so many on their side.
Also Jaig has become an honorary trooper. Many of the brothers doting on him but Cody seems to be his favorite. To Anakin's slight annoyance.
There were a few attempts to try to kidnap the little thing but none were successful. They suspect the Kaminoans yet have no proof as the bounty hunters were either killed or refused to talk.
On a clear early spring day at the Skywalker house hold on Coruscant, two year old Jaig tries to levitate a cookie down to him. The cookie plate shakes as he keeps an eye on the chocolate chip goodness. His tail wagging as one starts moving.
"Nope." Aleu grabs it before it floats down to him.
"Want cookie." Jaig's ears droop pointing to it.
"Not until after lunch." Aleu places it back on the plate with the others.
"Want cookie." Jaig puffs his cheeks at that sitting with his arms crossed.
"Come on sweetie, we'll get aunty and get ready for your birthday party." Aleu picks him up nose kissing her pup.
Jaig's tail wags at that. Birthday to him meant treats and getting a lot of attention all day.
Walking through the Republic senate building, many people say high to Jaig in his carriage. Jaig says hi or yips happily at all the attention. Jaig didn't know why so many people knew him but he loved the attention.
"Well hello Jaig. Excited for your second birthday?" Farr, the Rodian senator, smiles down at the curly sandy blond pup.
"Yup." Jaig yips his tail wagging in his seat.
"You'll be by later right Farr?" Aleu smiles at the old friend.
"Of course." Farr nods. "See you soon birthday boy." He heads off.
"Well look who came to see me." Padme smiles over at her nephew.
"Hey little guy." Anakin smiles down at him.
"Uncle Ani, mommy took cookie." Jaig pouts puff his cheeks.
"Moms can be no fun at times." Anakin whispers.
"HEY!" Aleu huffs.
Anakin simply chuckles at that then heads off to finish his rounds. Aleu shakes her head with a sigh.
After that the girls head off to do a bit of window shopping. Picking out a few nice outfits for Jaig and each other.
Later on they return to the Skywalker house. Jaig's eyes widen at the blue streamers and balloons all over the place.
"Daddy! Coco!" Jaig cheers with his tail wagging seeing them set up.
"Hey there pup." Rex picks up his pup tickling his stomach making him laugh.
"How's our little trooper doing?" Cody lets a balloon up to the ceiling with the others.
"Want cookie." Jaig droops his ears a bit with big eyes.
"Well one wouldn't-" Cody starts then sees the scolding eyes of his mother. "Not until after pizza." He clears his throat.
Aleu gives a small smile then goes to look things over. Padme going with her.
"Mommy scawy?" Jaig looks confused.
"Sometimes." Rex whispers snuggling his son close. "Why don't we play in your room for a bit." he motions to the nursery placing him down.
"Play soldiew?" Jaig's tail wags at the idea.
"Just for a bit." Cody nods.
Jaig runs over to his room motioning for his dad and uncle to fallow him. The two chuckling as they head off to the room.
Jaig has his little wolf doll he likes to send on soldier adventures with his other toys. Cody got into these games watching him one night and actually really enjoys it. It's nice seeing his nephew's eyes light up about the game. Rex likes the idea of Jaig playing soldier instead of being one.
"Blue saves the day! Yay!" Jaig cheers.
"He wins once more." Cody chuckles.
"He's a real soldier." Rex rustles his son's hair.
"Okay time to get ready for the party." Aleu laughs picking up her little hero.
Jaig nuzzling his mom as she takes him to get ready. While he's changed into his party clothes, his father and uncle cleaning up the toys.
The party begins with a few other kids, mostly youngones, running around with Jaig. They have a piñata in the shape of Jar jar that everyone tries to hit. Binks is actually the one to break it as he trips with the stick in hand. The kids laughing as they pick up the splattered candy.
After that the kids run around a small let up obstacle course set up on the balcony. Jaig loves running around with his friends. He stops to help those that are struggling or falls over.
"He's a little sweet heart." Shmi smiles at her grandson.
"He really is." Trent nods.
"He takes after her/him." His parents smile motioning to the other.
Later on they have cake. It's shaped like a saber, Jaig's request.
Turns out he likes the idea of being a Jedi. Though Aleu hopes he doesn't become a youngone until after this war is over and the changes to the order are finalized.
"Not tiwed." Jaig yawns as the party ends.
"I know pup." Rex smiles as he brings him to his star ship shaped bed.
"I can clean up if you need to get to the barriks." Aleu starts picking up some plates with Cody.
"I'm okay on time, we don't have any missions right now either." Cody helps pick up the paper plates. "So um… Iris, the girl that came with Trent, w-what's her story?" he flushes a bit.
"Cody do you have a crush?" Aleu stares wide eyed.
"No, I mean… I-I'm just curious is all." Cody stammers his heart racing.
"Okay." Aleu smirks knowingly.
Cody flushes a bit more as she tells him about the young Mac Tire. Aleu gives him a few pointers on how to get her attention, hypothetically of course. After that he heads off.
Aleu then checks on Rex and Jaig. Jaig is finally asleep, his little ear twitching in his sleep as he turns to his left snuggling Blue close.
"Night pup." Rex whispers kissing the top of his head.
"He finally out?" Aleu keeps her voice low hugging him from behind.
"Yeah, he wore himself out." Rex smiles placing his hand on top of hers.
"Let's let the birthday boy sleep." Aleu kisses his cheek.
Rex nods closing the door quietly behind them. Jaig smiling as he snuggles his toy close.