Chapter 49: Across the Stars
Obi-wan sat fully dressed upon the blanket pulling on one of his brown, knee-high leather boots; once it was on his foot securely, he glanced up quickly,
"I'm going to need the other one." He stated humorously. Angela, who was standing just a foot or so off the blanket, stuck her left leg out through the slit in her slip, showing off most of her leg and Obi-wan's other boot that she was wearing on her own foot. Obi-wan's eyes glanced down at his boot before he looked back up at his new wife. Angela was smiling softly before she raised both her eyebrows up challengingly, seductively. Obi-wan scooted over to where her foot was before he kneeled before Angela. Gently, he reached for her under her leg before he lifted it up and slid his boot off her foot till was as bare as before. Obi-wan lightly caressed the back of Angela's leg with his hand before he leaned down and placed a soft kiss right above her knee. Obi-wan pulled away slightly to glance eastwards,
"It's almost sunrise…." He softly stated. Angela turned her head to look as well and sure enough, bright pinks and yellows were starting to peek out from under the horizon, lighting up the still dark, early morning sky. Angela's heart dropped as she watched the approaching dawn while Obi-wan slipped on his other boot before he rose to his feet. At the sound of his movement, Angela turned to face her husband; Obi-wan stood tall with his Jedi cloak hanging over one arm, his blue-green eyes were filled with both love and sadness,
"My heart has always been yours, Angela." He spoke, "…and it always will be no matter where life takes us." He promised, "…..will you wait for me, my darling wife?" he asked. Angela gave a sad smile before she nodded her head and walked over to him,
"Yes…." She answered, "….yes…." she whispered, "…always." She added. Obi-wan took a step closer too till only a few inches separated them. He leaned his head down till their foreheads touched before they both closed their eyes, savoring the feeling of being so close to each other. And just when Angela thought that he was going to kiss her, Obi-wan quickly pulled away and was starting to walk off towards his ship. Angela's eyes opened to see him swiftly approaching the transport; her head shook softly before she took off running after him,
"Obi-wan!" she cried as she instantly covered the distance between them; at his name, Obi-wan turned around before he reached his arms out to catch Angela who practically jumped into embrace. Obi-wan held her tight as their lips met for a final passionate kiss. When Obi-wan pulled back and met Angela's gaze he reached a hand up and brushed her cheek,
"Look for me in the stars, my love." He told her, "For I'll be coming for you again sooner than we both may think." He finished. Angela nodded,
"I love you." She breathed out as she finally managed to pull herself out of his warm embrace; Obi-wan smiled softly,
"I love you too, Angela." Obi-wan then slowly turned away from Angela and went to the ship and this time, she let him go. The cockpit opened up with a hiss before Obi-wan climbed inside. When the ship sealed itself shut again, and the engine turned on, Angela took a few more steps back and then watched. The ship lifted slowly off the ground, giving Angela and Obi-wan some time to look at each other for the last time before Obi-wan directed it up into the air before it shot into the sky at great speed. And Angela stood there watching that spot in the sky even when his ship was long gone and out of sight. Though a part of Angela wanted to weep for the separation she now must endure for God-knows-how-long, a much stronger feeling took over, a feeling to great to describe it in words but it was almost peaceful and it eased the pain that was growing in her heart. Obi-wan had made a promise to her, a promise that he would come for her again. This was not the end, this was only the beginning. Angela couldn't help but softly smile to herself at the thought; she and Obi-wan will reunite at some point in time again. A Jedi Knight and the Black Rider…….no not just the Black Rider……his Black Rider.
